The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-08-30
WANTSTOKNOW
THE POLICY OF THE POWERS.
Much Depends on what the European
Nations and Japan Intend to
Do I'm the orient.
LONG SESSION OF CABINET
THE ADMINISTRATION Is TRYING TO
SIMPLIFY THE ISSUES,
And Induce other Governments to
Make a Plain Declaration OF
Their Intentions.
MILITARY'S TASK DONE
ACCORDING TO THE VIEW OF THE
RUSSIAN GOVERNMENT.
Ramor that the Car VIII Notify 9th
er Powers that the War Ended
with Relief of Peking.
DOCUMENT SENT ABROAD
Rnmor that the Car Will Notify 9th
er Powers that the War Ended
with Relief of Peking.
DOCUMENT SENT ABROAD
WHICH Is SAID TO OUTLINE THE
PRESIDENTS POLICY.
Special Note Forwarded TO st. Peters
burg Regarding the Proposed
Withdrawal of Troops.
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WASHINGTON, Aug 29.-In the absolute
absence of anything alarming. exciting or
even interesting in the military situation in
China, the bogus news factories have sus-
pended operations. Even the London jour
nalists cease to vex us with their efforts TO
set the United States and Russia by the
ears. The reason is that the military has
given way to a diplomatic. situation and
the gentlemen referred to have not caught
up with it. 1t would be easy to bring the
Chinese imbroglio to an end If only
the Chinese government was accessible
and responsible Ii Hung Chang claims
to have authority to negotiate for peace
on behalf of his imperial master, but the
credentials he exhibits are not satisfactory
to Germany. Until all of the powers con-
cerned accept him or somebody else as
the authorized negotiator on the part of
China there can be no concert of action
on their part looking TO peace. 1t is this
perplexing phase of the question that is
now engaging the attention of the Presi-
dent and his advisers. This government
IS utterly opposed TO territory grabbing by
any of the powers. or anything tending to-
ward the dismemberment of the Celestial
empire. and is exercising all its power and
influence to prevent any acts of that kind.
1t is recognized that If one Of the powers
begins TO grab all of them will take a
hand in the game. but what the outcome of
such course would be no man can foresee
1t might embroil the powers in the dreaded
world war. 1t is within the limits of possi-
bility that the diplomatic difficulties may
yet necessitate a special session of Con-
gress.
NOTE FOR THE POWERS.
The longest Cabinet session held in years
adjourned at $50 this evening after having
been in session, with the exception of an
hours recess at 1870, since 10 o'clock in the
morning. The session was devoted to con-
sideration of the diplomatic problems which
have arisen in connection with the Chinese
session. as result of the position taken
by the powers. and eventuated III the for
mutation OF a document for transmission
abroad. That this document is of supreme
Importance in defining the position of the
United States is assumed from the pro-
longed and careful attention with which IL
was prepared and considered, but no glim-
mer of light is shed upon its exact char
acter. All efforts 10 ascertain whether IL
was in the nature of a reply To Germany
or Russia collective note to the powers
outlining the policy of the United States
under the new conditions which have de-
veloped since the rescue OF the legations
were futile. The members OF the Cabinet
pointed out the obvious improperly of di-
vulging the nature of diplomatic docu-
ment before IL has reached the power or
powers TO whom IL is addressed. One Cabi-
net officer. however. expressed the opinion
that its contents would reach the public in
q few days. All manner of speculation Is
being INDUCED in as to its purport and con-
tents. but it IL safe TO say that its secret
WILL be carefully guarded until the govern
ment considers it proper to divulge it, Act
ing Secretary Adee. who is an EXPERT in the
phrsseology of diplomacy was present
throughout the session of the Cabinet and
gave what assistance he could in the alb
sence OF Secretary of State Hay.
REPLY TO RUSSIA
The St Petersburg dispatch TO London.
containing the assertion that Russia almost
Immediately will notify the powers that she
considers the relief OF the Peking legations
as the final accomplishment OF the military
task OF the allied forces. 1t was learned
late tonight. Is the phase of the Chinese
situation which Is attracting the most at
tention from this government at this time
This assertion inferentially carries with IL
the impression that the Russian govern
ment is Of opinion that, the legations having
been relieved. that government should
withdraw It's military forces from Peking
and thinks the other allies should do like
wise No official information along these
lines. however. be obtained here al
though the recent flying visit of The Rus
sian charge. Mr.. De woIlant. from Cape
May 10 Washington. Is believed to be in
dicative that communication OF this char
acter has been received from the Russian
government. The withdrawal of the mill
tary forces from Pelxing is a phase OF the
Chinese question 10 which our government
yet has not given any serious considera-
tien. believing that the first duty OF the
allies is 10 reach some common ground OF
understanding. with a view of opening
negotiations for the settlement OF terms of
peace with China. The withdrawal OF the
military. it Il held. might be very properly
snbject of after consideration. The rec