Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-10-24

The diploHetic situation in China has
undergone decided change. Germany
has receded from its demand for the pun
ishment of the leaders of the anti-foreign
revolt and has submitted to the powers
modified proposals. which have been ac-
cepted by all, including the United
States and Great Britain. France, IN
turn, has submitted proposals to tie pow
ers which are as drastic, if not more so,
than the ones originally submitted by
Germany. Minister Deicasse proposes
that the importation Of munitions of war
into China be prohibited; that the Chi
nese forts be RACED that Pekin be garri-
soned by the allied troops, and that Il
line of communication between Pekin and
the coast be- permanently guarded by for
eign troops. The United States has TAX
en- the lead in accepting these proposals,
with distinct reservations. President Nc
Kinley states that the United States is
not prepared TO 20 to the length proposed
by France, but that it will cooperate in
any proposal havids for its object the
immediate opening of negotiations for
final settlement between China and the
powers The withdrawal Of the United
States and Russian troops = well under
way. On the other hand. Great Britain
and Germany continue to land roops at
Taku and forward them to the Chinese
capital. Ii is evident that the diplomatic
complications over the settlement Of the
Chinese question are only at their be
ginning.
Thursday marked the completion Of the
FIRST year Of the BOcr British war. Con
trary to general expectation, n proclama
ton of peace was not issued. but there
were number Of developments during
the week indicating Great Britains be-
lief that the war is practically over. Lord
Roberts il to sail for home before Nov.
/, Fifty thousand men in the militia
service are to be disbanded at once. The
colonial troops in South Africa have been
released from service and are going home.
A police force of 1900 men Is being or
ganized to preserve order in the Trans
vaal. and Baden-Powell, the resourceful
defender Of Mafeking. will, II is annoiinc.
ed be in command. In fact, preparations
are being made to withdraw the bulk of
the British army from S,4.h Africa. 1t
is significant fact mat great arlss
has been massed o.. Komati P0ort There
n
md II can only be c0njcctnred that the
| troops are held there ID anticipation Of
earig transfer u England or India At
the same time Komat Poor is on the
frontier between Portuguese East Africa
| and tho Transvaal. and it is connected bg
rail with Delagoa Bay II any emcrgen.
~ requires England could jB few hours
move several brigades 10 Delagoa Bay
for embarkation say to Hongkong for
| service IN China.
:.-
The Spanish Coriez has been called to
meet early IN November. The most in
teresting feature of y work to be taken
ap BIS the Madrid Parliament will be the
proposals FOR rebuilding the navy. The
war with the United States deprived
spaia OF practically SD her warships The
purpose of the government to rebuild the
shattered navy is taken as evidence that
not only will national pride DO much
for the restoration Of SPANS prestige,
but that public spirit has SEA about in
earnest in rehabilitating iudsstry anc
commerce.