The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-10-03
IN CHINA.

LONDON, Sept. 20, 4 A. M.-Appar-
entity Germany's retreat from an I'M
tenable position has been virtually &C.
complished. The Paris corr spoudent
of the Morning Post says:
Gan agreement on the Chinese pro-
gramme has been arranged between
France, Germany and Russia. 1t will
be submitted to The other powers with
in few days. The action recommend
Cd will be milder than Germany orig
ipsl proposa., and IL is expected that all
the powers will accept the programme.
SHANGHAI, Sept 29.-It is reported
that Gen. Mel Kung vi GU has ex-
PEELED the Boxers from Shan Tung and
is now following them into the prov
ince 81 Chilli.
1t is reported that Russia has offered
to advance money to China TO repay
The BRUSH loan.
PEKIN, Sept. 90 Manchu, the as
sassin OF Baron Won Kettler, was tried
by court martial yesterda No new
evidence WAS presented and the court
decided it would be unjustified in pro-
| nouncing sentence upon the prisoner,
who, however, IS TO be held in The hope
that further information can be OBJ
aimed.
Business is i'm oroviug and the people
are gaining confidence but no progress
is being made toward the return Of the
| fugitive government, an event 80 great
ly desired by every one.
| LONDON, Sept. 29.-"The Yamagata
ministry has resigned" cables the Yoko-
hama correspondent of the Daily Mail,
Sand the Marquis Ito will probably
succeed to the premiership. Such a
change would not affect Japan's policy
in China. The Marquis Ito favors
hearty cooperation with Great Britain
and strongly opposes the partition of
China or Russian ascendancy there"
WASHINGTON, Sept 29.-The depart
ment of State has received confirmation
of the massacre at Kuchau, Chekiang
province July 81. Mr.. and Mrs. Ward
and child, Mr.. and Mrs. D. B. Thomp-
son and two children, Miss Thurgood,
Miss Sherman, Miss Manchester and
Miss Desmond.
WARRINGTON, Sept. 29.-Minister
WI has received advices that Chinese
viceroys have signed memorial to the
Emperor denouncing the perpetrators
of the anti-foreign riots. "My inform
ant does not name the man or men
aimed at in the memorial" said WI
"nor state what action has been takeI
in the matter"
At the State department this morn
ing it was said that late advices regard
ing the attitude of the powers to Ger
many's note is Russia, France, Eng
land, all practically replied Identical
with the United States. Italy ant
Austro Hungary endorsed the German
proposition. Japan partially agree
with Germany.
PEKIN, Sept. %, via Tsku, Sept. rs
vie Shanghai, Oct. AT the confer
enCe of generals TO lay the Russian com
mander, Gen. Linevitch, announced
the immediate withdrawal from PeklI
Of the bulk of the Russian troops ant
the legation. He will leave on Thurs
day, September 27. and the Legation
will follow on Saturday. There vii re
main a mixed force of about 1000 tC
represent Russia.
TIEN TsIN, pt. 26.-Via Shanghai
September 30.-Orders from Washing
ton directing the withdrawal of the
bulk of the American troops were re-
ceived this afternoon and preparation,
TO comply were begun Immediately
General Chaffee is here directing thG
movement which will commerce az th,
earliest possible moment. 1t is unde
stood that the plan contemplates leav
regiment of infantry, squadron OF
cavalry and battery of artillery in
Pekin to protect American interests
and that the remainder of the troop
will proceed to M mia. The news o
the American Withdrawal created a
sensation among the representatives o
the other powers here.