Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-02

swer. Those in position to take an in
teiligent viey OF Germany's course say
there is little doubt of Germany's ac-
ceptance. One of the chief reasons set
forth for this course IS that, after all,
Germany's accord with Russia and
other continental nations is of primary
Importance. whereas the holding of
Pekin is of secondary Importance.
AWAITING ENGLAND'S ANSWER.
The course of the British government
is being awaited with keen interest,
not only for It's effect upon the pres
ent question. but because of the part
II VIII have in maintaining the accord
between the Powers. There is n no.
ticeable feeling among some of the for
eign representatives here that Great
Britain Will decline 10 accept the plan
and thereby VIII become isolated from
the rest of the Powers. In this con-
nection. the present situation is being
compared to that at the close of the
Japan-China war, when Russia, Ger
many and France formed Il triple alli-
ance which practically determined the
results of the conflict. The issue at
that time was as TO Japau's holding
chinese territory. particularly the
Lao Tung peninsula. Great Britain
declined to intervene. and to a certain
extent became isolated. while Russia.
Germany and France, by their united
action, made II imperative that the
peace settlement should be on the basis
of Japan's eventual withdrawal from
the mainland of Asia.
A REPETITION POSSIBLE.
1t was remarked to-day in well
posted diplomatic quarter that Great
bring about repetition of the Japan
China alliance. in which event, the
opinion was expressed. British infu-
ence in the Far East would he shaken
materially. IL not entirely broken.
THE REPLY OF RUSSIA.
ST. Petersburg. Sept. 1.-The Official
Messenger to-day publishes the text of
the circular addressed to the Russian
representatives abroad, dated August
%, the gist OF which. as shown by the
correspondence issued yesterday at
Washington. the Russian Charge DAT
fairs communicated TO Acting Secre-
tary Adee on Monday. The official san-
nouncement. after mentioning the un
expectedly rapid turn of military
events at the seat OF war In Pe-Chili,
enabling n comparatively insignificant
detachment" of the allied forces to at
tain the original main object. the re-
lief of the legationers and foreigners
and the dispersal of the rebels con-
centrated at the Capital, proceeds:
These favorable circumstances, how
ever. change in no way the political
program OF Russia, as previously
marked out In the last government
communique. and in order that no mis-
UNDERSTANDINGS or incorrect interpreted
lions regarding the further intentions
of Russia may arise. the Emperor has
directed the acting Foreign Minister to
address to his representatives abroad
the circular which follows:
OBJECTS OF RUSSIA.
The immediate objects which the
imperial government hadeip view at the
very outset of the Chinese trouble were
as follows:
First-To protect the Russian lega-
tion. at Pekin.
'Second-rTo assure tie safety of
Russian subjects against the criminal
intentions of the Chinese rebels
Third-To render help to the Chi
nese Government in It's struggle with
these troubles, in the interest of a
speedy establishment of the legal order
of things in the empire
LAS II result all the Powers interested
decided. with the same objects in view,
to send troops to China. The imperial
government. therefore, proposed the
following fundamental principles to
guide the Powers In China:
First-The maintenance of COM
mon agreement among the Powers.
'Second--The maintenance OF tho
former state of organization in China.
Third-The removal of everything
that could lead to the partition OF the
celestial empire.
Fourth. The establishment with
the United Powers OF legal central
government at Pekin, able alone to
preserve order and tranquility in the
country
WILL ADHERE TO PROGRAM
ION these points agreements prevail
ed with almost all the Powers.
While pursuing no other objects.
the imperial government will continue
to steadfnstly adhere to its former
program OF action"
1t then declares Russia will with
draw from New Chang when condi-
lions permit, provided no obstacle is
put In the way by any Power.
Continuing. the note says:
THE first and principal task which
the imperial government set itself. the
deliyerance of the representatives OF
the Powers with all the foreigners be-
Sieged. has been accomplished
The second task, namely. assisting
In the establishment of Il legal central
government which shall cooperate in
the establishment of order and reg
ular relations With the Powers, appears
at present difficult. owing TO the de-
parture from the capital OF the EN-
peror and Empress Regent and the
Tsung Ii Yamen. Under such circum-
stances the imperial government does
not consider there is sufficient reason
for the ministers accredited to remain
longer at PelSin, as the latter Is nb-
sent. 1t Is therefore intended to recall
the Russian minister with all the MEM
berS the ~ frinn rrst,