The Savannah morning news., 1900-09-23


Requesting of your cNceuency a reply
az soon as Is practicable. I embrace this
OCCASION TO tender the assurance OF my
most distinguished consideration.
sternburg.
why We Declined.
2-(Acting Secretary Hll 20 the Impe-
rial German Charge d'Anairesl
Department Of State. Washington. sept.
q. lem-sir. In response to your
inquiry OF the 18th instant as
to the attitude of the govern
mcnt Of the United States In regard to
the exemplary punishment OF the nota-
bic leaders IN the crimes committed 10
Pekn against International law. I have
the honor TO make the following state
ment:
The government % the United States
has from the outset proclaimed its pur-
pose to hold 20 the uttermost accounta-
bility the responsible authors Of any
wrongs done IN China 10 citizens OF the
United States ana their interests as was
stated ia the governments circular com
municaiion TO the powers Of
July 3 ast These wrongs have been
committed not alone in Pekln. but in
many parts OF the empire. and their pun
ishment IS believed 20 be an essential e.
ement ot any effective settlement which
shall prevent recurrence OF such out
RACES ana bring about permanent safety
and peace in China. II Is thought. how
a.. Nsss
effective by way OF rcparation for wrongs
suffered and as deterrent examples for the
future as the degradation and punishment
Of the responsible authors by the supreme
imperial authority Itself and II seems
only just to China that she should be ar
forded ia the first Instance an opportunity
10 DO this and thus rehablitate herself
before the world, Believing thus. and
without abating In any wise It's deliberate
purpose TO exact the fullest accountability
from the responsible author Of tho
wrongs We have suffered in China, the
government of the United states Il not
disposed. as preliminary condition 20
entering into diplomatic negotiation with
the Chinese government. to join in a de-
mand that said governments surrender 10
the Powers such persons as according
20 the determination OF the Powers them
selves. may be held to be the nrst aud
real perpetrators Of these wrongs. on the
other hand. this government is disposed
70 hold that the punishment o6 the high
responsible authors OF these wrongs. not
only in Pekin. but throughout China. is
essentially a condition to be embraced and
provided for IN the negotiations for final
settlement. II is the purpose Of this gov
eminent at the earliest practicable mo-
meui to name it's pleulpotentiaries for
negotiating q settlement with China. End
In the meantime to authorize It's minister
ia Pekin TO enter forthwith into confer
cnce with the duly authorized represent
atlves OF the Chinese government with a
view 10 bringing about a preliminary
agreement whereby the fun exercise OF
the Imperial power for the preservation OF
order and the protection OF foreign life
and property throughout China, pending
auai negotiations with the Powers shall
be assured.
Accept sir, the renewed assurances OF
my highest consideration
David j Hin. Acting Secretary.
AppoIntment of Prince Ching.
Concerning the appointment Of Prince
Ching ns plenipotontiary:
f.-tfiandei TO Ar. Aaee ~ the Chinese
minister. Mr.. WI. sefs II. 1900 1915 a. m.)
Cablegram from Prince Ching. dated Al
Pckin. sept s. 1900. transmitted By the
Chinese minister at -. Petersburg on the
lsth inst. TO Minister WI. who received L.
on the night of the same day:
Foreign troops having entered Pekin
and their majlstles. the Empress Dow
aaer and the Emperor having gone west
ward on tour. have received an impe-
rial edict appointing me envoy plenipoten-
tiary with FUN discretionary powers IN
conjunction with Grand Secretary II Hung
Chang. to negotiate peace. Please inform
secretary Of state and request chat. in
Wow OF the long friendly relations exist
ing between the two countries instructions
be teiegraphoa 10 the United States min
lster AZ Pekin, TO open negotiations IN
harmonious way at an early date. 10 the
interest aud gratincation of all concerned.
s-GIanded TO the Chinese minister by the
acting secretary OF state. Sept 81. 1890.
s45 2. M
Memorandum In response 70 Mr.. Wu's
communication. Sept II. 1890. Of cable
gram from Prince ching. dated Peklu.
Sept s. 1870.
The government of the United States
accepts the plenipotentiary authority Of
Earl ii Hung Chang ana Prince Ching as
prinsa facic sufficient for the preliminary
negotiations looking toward the return Of
the imperial Chinese government and 60
the resumption OF its authority AZ Pekin
and toward the negotiation Of complete
settlement OF the duly appointed plenlpo-
,entarlcs Of the Powers and Of China.
To these ends the United minister in
pekin VIII be authorized to enter into re-
Iat,ops with Earl Ii and Prince Ching as
,be immediate representatives, OF the Chi
nesc Emporer.
David J. Hn Acting Secretary.
au..ia.. Inquiries Answered.
rncuiriee OF the Russian government and
replies thereto.
,-Nfemorandum handed 70 Mr.. Adee
hy the Russian charge daffaires. Mr. de-
wo,an, sept. Il. 1900. io.i5 a. m)