The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-09-01

edge OF the military situation resulting from
the interruptions Of telegraphic m
cation. the several military commanders at
Pekin should be instructed to confer and agree
together upon the withdrawal IA a concerted
movement, as they agreed upon the advance.
The result Of these considerations Is that
unless there is such a general expression by
the Powers IN favor Of continued occupation
as to modify the views expressed by the Govern
ment Of Russia, and lead to a general agree
ment for continued occupation. we shall give
Instructions 10 the commander Of the American
forces In China to withdraw our troops from
Pekin after due conference with the other
commanders as to the time and manner Of
withdrawal
The Government Of the United states ia
much Rratlned by the assurance given by
Russia that the occupation Of Newchwang il
for military purposes incidental to the military
steps for the security Of the Russian border
provinces menaced by the Chinese. and that
as soon "a order shall be ree'tablished Russia
will retire her troops from those places II the
action Of the other Powers DO not an obstacle
thereto. No obstacle In this regard ran arise
through any action Of the United States. whose
policy IL fixed and has bcan reIoatcd'y pro
claimed. ALVEY A. ADEE. Acting Secretary.
"Uepartment Of state, Wash ngton, Aug. -.
iaD'
You will communicate the foregoing to the
Minister for Foreign Affairs and invite early
consideration and response
NOT WHOLLY IN AccoRD WITH RUSSIA,
I, Is apparent from the correspondence
Just made public that Russia has practically
failed in securing the support Of the United
States to its proposal TO Withdraw from China
instanter. The reply OF the United states very
carefully avoids any reference 10 a withdrawal
from the Chiness Empire and contents Itself
with a counter proposition 10 Withdraw from
Pekin. This IL conditional. however. and while
a1reeing Co retire from the capital II the other
Powers do not agree TO remain, tho opinion is
expressed that IL viii bs bat ter To remain until
the Chinese Government l. ree'tablished
Tho point Of tho entire corrospondence seems
TO be that Russia saws she has directed her Min
istsr to retire from China All that the Russian
troops will likewise be withdravA." Russia
then Expresses the hope that the Unitsl states
win commit themselves 10 the same course.
In reply the Unite States leave this question
untouched, and do not mention the possible or
contemplated withdrawal Of their Minister.
The Russian note says that Russia will remain
out Of China until the Government Il reestab-
ushed, that "as the Chinese Government has
left Pekin. there Ia no mead for her representa-
tive TO remain. $ and that when the Government
OF China, shall regain tho reins OF government
and afford an authority with which tho other
Powers can deal. ami viii express desire to enter
into negotiations. tho Russian Government will
also name It's representative"
10 its reply ths United States Government
says the purposes outlined In is note 81 July
8 can best DO attained by the joint occupation
OF Pekin until the Chinese Government Ia re-
established. II appears. therefore. that while
Russia wants to retire entirely from China pend
ing the return OF the Imperial court. tho United
State. are willing TO retire only from Pekin. and
that only In case the Powers will agree not 20
remain.
A CABINET OFFICERS VIEWS.
A member Of the Cabinet. who had much TO
do with the preparation Of the reply TO Russia
proposal, said to TIE Sun CORES pondent to-
day, by way OF explanation and calculation:
1T was clearly understood at the meeting
between Russia's Charge and acting Secre-
tary Of State Adee that the Cars proposition
was merely one Of Withdrawal Of troops from
Pekin. although Russia considered II perfectly
proper to withdraw her Minister from China.
We do not want to keep our troops In Pekin
any longer than necessary. We have relieved
the Ministers and would like TO get out OF there.
Russia has given Us the opportunity To do so.
] bellows by keeping the troops In Pekin I'M
Ill the return Of the Chinese Government peace
can be more quickly accomplished, provided
there Is perfect accord among the Powers as
10 remaiuingin Pekln. II any one Of the Powers
wants TO follow a course independent Of the
others then we will get out Of there imme-
diately. We do not propose to remain 10 Pekin
unless all OF the Powers agree upon that course.
Russia has already departed from that plan.
and II the responses OF the other Powers are
not Of such a nature as to cause Russia TO change
It's position aud agree to remain the United
States troops will also be withdrawn,
The correspondence between Russia and
the United states now brings the Powers face
TO face with the whole question. They must
say Just what they propose 10 do. whether to
stand by Russia and get out Of Pesin. or TO
remain there until the rehabilitation OF the
Chinese Government. The United States Is
willing TO follow either course. but not the latter
unless the Powers consent 10 remain"
Asked a. 10 tho probable point Of mobtllzatino
OF the American troops after the evacuation Of
Pekin, This Cabinet member replied:
Il should think they would come back TO
Tientsiu. The withdrawal Of the troops will
certainly mean that Minister Conger will come
with them"
ATTITUDE or THK OTHER POWERS
Regarding the attitude Of the other Powers
on the Russian proposition. II is learned that
the japanese will certainly indorse the posi-
ton OF the United States. Lord Salisbury
has been telegraphed for by the British Gov
erument and will return to London and take
UP the correspondence az soon as possible. Ger
many has asked for time for conference and con-
s~ultation before expressing herself. and France
and Italy have not been heard from. 1t Ia
thought here that the United States secured con-
siderable advantage by promptly replying
10 Russia's proposition, thereby making
known its position TO the other Powers before
they had a chance to formulate their reply.
and giving Great Britain, Germany. France.
Japan and Italy an advance notice Of what
the United State' expect from them. The
question Of withdrawal OF the American troops
T. held In abeyance pending the replies from
all the Powers. no instructions TO withdraw
having been sent TO Gen. Chaffee. He was
notified some time ago that II was probable
such action would be taken, but he has been
given no positive instructions to leave Pekin.
A cablegram will be sent to him giving In sub
stance the Russian correspondence. and he will
be advised more fully rs replies are received,
and when 1t is known just what action. the
United States will take.
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