New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-11
ANXIOUS TO LEA We PEKLNG.
THE PROBLEM OF SECURING GUARAN-
TEES FROM CHINA PUZZLING
OFFJTTAJS
OFFICIALS.
Cny The Associated pressO

Washington, Sept 10.-The developments OF
the day in the Chinese situation still point to a
speedy withdrawal OF the United States troops
from China. General Chafee has added the
weight of his opinion 70 that already enter
tanned by many officials here. II probably is
significant that the Generals statement this
point was given to the public by the Administra-
ton.
No combination is at hand here of the report
that Great Britain and Germany have Joined in
agreement to remain together in Picking re-
CARELESS Of the attitude of the other Powers.
Should this be true. the fact doubtless would
hasten the rearward movement of the Ameri-
can troops. for there is a firm determination to
avoid becoming involved in any clash between
the Powers. such as might reasonably be ex-
pected to follow the execution of this reported
Brittsh-German programme.
If there have been further responses TO the
Russian note relative 10 evacuation their pur-
port cannot be ascertained. This delay no
longer interferes with the execution of the
American policy The State Department has
reasonably accurate understanding Of the atti-
tude of even those Powers that have not made
formal responses to the Russian note, so that
the mere written record Of their views is not of
Importance.
The part OF the problem relative to with
drawal that remains unsolved is the best means
few objects set forth In Secretary Hays note Of
July which have not yet been secured. Posi-
bly, guarantees must be obtained from two sides
from the Chinese Government TO the
curity Of American treaty rights, and the crea-
ton of claims commission which shall pro
vide for the payment of indemnity for the losseo
suffered by American citizens and for the
penditures on account Of the Picking relief ex-
petition. Then, II is entirely possible that IL
may be regarded as necessary. If any Of the
allies refuse to leave Picking and persist in a
war of conquest. that the interests of the United
States in the matter Of trade. of the open door
and of all rights guaranteed to in China
by treaty be made a matter of special agree
ment between the United States and these war
ring Powers
1t does not follow that. because the United
States troops are to be withdrawn this autumn
from China our interests will be left completely
at the mercy of the other Powers. On the con-
trary, such disposition will be made of these
troops that they. with others II necessary. can
be returned 10 China in shOre order. To this end
the entire army of General Chaffee will be
quartered in some OF the pIeasantest and most
salubrious parts of the Philippines. II they
are wanted again in China, they be trans
ported inside OF a week thoroughly refreshed
and fitted for effective action.
Minister WI has not yet been clothed with
powers Of his Government TO effect a settlement
Of the Chinese trouble directly with the Wash
ington authorities. The officials are inclined 10
believe that no such large power this will be
conferred upon him. though he may. do the
Chinese Ministers in Europe, play a most i'm
ton of regular negotiations through Commits
sioners for a final settlement.