The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-04
THREE POWERS
REMAIN in PEKTN
Germany, Austria and Italy Will
Not Withdraw TrOs9s.
CHING REPRESENTS EMPRESS
Three More Members Of Tsusg II Yamun
EIeeHted = ResIdeutAmsrieans ansThlnk
The Forbidden City ShOnia
Be Destroyed.
CHING REPRESENTS EMPRESS

LONDON, Sept. 4.-The latest reli-
able Pekin date is now nearly a fort
night old. An undated dispatch has
been received at Vienna reporting that
the allied troops marched through the
imperial palace August Is. but It was
known that this date had been fixed
by the allied commanders for a formal
promenade. There is no other news OF
any kind.
The Hong Kong correspondent OF the
Daily Mail says that the Canton Off
cials have been ordered to transmit
all possible revenue to the north for
war expenses and that all pay Of Of
flcials from viceroys downward has
been stopped during hostllities.
The Vienna correspondent Of the
Standard telegraphs that he learns
from a good source that the Germans.
Austrlans and Italians will remain in
Pekin after the withdrawal of the Rus
slams.
Shanghai and Hong Kong dispatches
express the utmost astonishment at
the idea Of evacuating Pekin.
WASHINGTON. Sept. IA dispatch
from Minister conger was received by
the state department today. II was
chiefly interesting in being the first
word from him since his dispatch of
the 9th referring to the proposed pa
rade OF the troops through the imper-
ial palace in PeLin. Like that dis
patch this is dateless as to Pekin.
The contents were not made public
but 1t was stated that it contained
nothing materially changing the sltua-
ton. Lack OF date led to a determina-
tion to take energetic steps by which
all dispatches here, after coming to
the state department from China. will
have the date clearly stated.
The plain indication is that the pow
ers are acting upon information con-
veyed in the last note Of the state de-
partment and are bringing all their in
fluenees to bear upon Russia to induce
her TO change her mind as to with
drawing her troops. For some reason
the authorities here appear 10 feel that
this effort viii be successful. 1t is
noted as fact of great significance
that the proposition is being advanced
to have Prince Ching return to Pekin,
as acting head Of the Chinese govern
ment.
The suggestion is made that the
progress of this with the view of re-
organization while the international
troops are still in Pekin. promising as
it does speedily to provide an actual
de facto Chinese government with
which the nations may treat without
further doubt as to its strength. may
solve the present problem and put the
Chinese question in fair way to final
and satisfactory settlement. Much may
depend upon the attitude of Russia in
this matter.
Rr. Hill. the first assistant
secretary of state. returned to wash
lngton today and assumed the duties of
acting head of the state department,
relieving Mr. Adee.
BERLIN, Sept. s.-Negotiations con-
tinue between the powers respecting the
propositions of Russia. 1t appears that
a portion of the proposal which contem-
plates the removal of the legations to
Tien Tsin does not meet with opposi-
tion. but the proposal that the troops
should vacate Pekin will not be acted
upon until after thorough examina-
tion Of the case by the other powers
with a special view to the question Of
advisability.
Germany's program is to await the
action Of the other powers. One lead