The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-09-20
IS A WAITING GAME.
Next Step in China Likely to Be
Delayed Awhile.

Washington, Sept. 15.-There were
no developments in the Chinese nego-
tiations Friday with which the pub
lie could be made acquainted, the whole
matter being still in the diplomatic
phase, and therefore not calling for
military orders. War department Off
Gals are awaiting word from the state
department as to the next step eN-
pected of the troops, but it is now in
timated that this next step will not
be taken Immediately. The situation
has lost something of its acuteness,
owing to the change in the attitude
of the Russian government, as indi-
Gated in Thursdays dispatches. No Of
fetal confirmation has reached Wash
ington of the postponement of the
withdrawal, but the fact is not doubt
ed here. Regardless, however, of the
course TO be taken by Russia, it is now
said there is nothing in the American
note of response to Russia that de-
event that the Russian troops are
called away. Instead. it is stated that
the control OF the situation would sim
ply pass from the state department
into Gen. Chaffee's hands, and it would
be for him. after comforting with the
other military commanders. TO deter
nine Wrnen and nov anJ 80 VIVA. -
tent the American forces should be
withdrawn. He might choose his W
time, and in a degree his position would
be similar to that occupied by him
N the advance upon Picking, so far
as having a free hand is concerned.
This statement of the conditions gov
erning the American reply to the with
drawal proposal may be of signifi-
canoe, in view of the fact that it is
made with the express purpose Of
clearing away an erroneous impression
that has been made upon the public
mind.
LII Leaves for Picking.
Washington, Sept. I5.-Ihe Chinese
minister called at the state depart
ment Friday morning TO inform the Of
fcials he has received a dispatch from
Ii Hung Chang stating that the latter
would leave Shanghai Friday, going
first to Tientsin, and thence to Picking.
Mr.. WI felt satisfied that Earl Ii al
ready had departed from Shanghai.
probably on one of the many merchant
ships centering there, unless the re-
ported action of Russia has caused him
reconsider his proposed departure.
According to these reports Russia has
insisted that the emperor shall return
and assume full direction of govern
mental affairs, entirely d~isplacing the
empress ~dowager, and that Prince
Iuan shall be punished for his part in
the recent trouble. 1t is said these de-
mands have been made TO Ii Hung
Chang. Mr.. WI is entirely without in
formation on these points, but X
pressed some doubts as to whether
such steps have been taken.
Yung Lu Named.
Even more important than the re-
parture of Earl Lii was the informa-
ton conveyed by Minister WI thar an
imperial decree named Yung Lu to join
Prince Ching and Ii Hung Chang a s a
TO negotiate peace. Yung
Lu Is the commander OF the northern
army in China, and during the recent
troubles he was identified with the
anti-foreign movement. His appoint
ment is not likely to be well received
oy the powers, for, besides his recent
performances, he is identified with the
most obstructive element in China,
The Chinese commission now appears
a.. 10 oonnIa+a onnnriSSp0 Tt Hunu
Chang, Prince Ching and Yung Lu. No
mention is made Of the appointment of
the yiceroys Of Marking andWu Chang.
who have been recommended by Earl
Ii, audit is the opinion Of Minister WI
that their service is inexpedient be-
OF the difficulty Of leaving the
southern provinces and making the
long trip to Picking.