The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-09-17
FRANCE SUPPORTS RUSSIA
GERMANY OPPOSES WITHDRAW
ING TROOPS.
The Alignment of the Nations on the
subject-Britain has not Yet Dictated
Reply.

WASHINGTON, September 6.-The
latest expression as to the attitude OF
the powers on the evacuation of Picking
comes from the United States Embas-
sador at Paris, General Porter, who has
advised the authorities here that the
attitude of the French Government is
favorable to the position taken by Rus
STA. Almost simultaneously with this
dispatch from General Porter came an
other from the American Charge DAT
fairs at Berlin, giving the attitude of
Germany on Russia's proposal. This IN
substance states that Germany, while
anxious to avoid any friction between
the powers, regards the conditions at
Picking such as to require the continued
presence of German forces there.
Neither General Porter nor Mr.. Jack
son gives the text of the answers but
only the substance of the positions
taken by the two Governments.
These two highly important commu-
nications bring the Chinese negotiations
to very advanced state, though they
are not yet concluded, as all of the ans
wers are not yet in. The German and
French answers, however, clearly indi-
cate the alignment of the powers. 1t is
generally accepted that Germanys at
titude in favor of remaining at Picking
will be concurred in by Italy and Aus
tria, as these two countries act with
general nature. Moreover, definite word
has been received here which clearly
foreshadows Austria's position in favor
of remaining at Picking.
AS to the purpose of Great Britain,
there is an absolute lack of official In
formation though little doubt is enter .
tanned that since Germany has taken
the initiative Great Britain will follow
suit in favor of remaining at Picking.
The position of Japan likewise is lack
ing in definiteness although 1t is be-
lieVed in the best posted quarters that
if other nations remain at Picking, Jap
an will deem it expedient to reman
there. 1t would seem from this that
France is the only Government to give
concurrence to the Russian proposition
although the United States has express
ed a purpose of following Russia's
course unless the other powers brought
about modification of Russia's posi-
ton. Thus far, Russia has not express
ed any purpose of modifying her ORR
ginal position. 1t was stated authori-
lively today that Russia has not order
ed the departure of her Minister or
troops from Picking up to this time, so
far as the United States Government is
advised. 1t is stated also that no new
propositions have been presented, but
that the question is practically the same
as when first presented. namely, as to
whether the troops will remain or be
withdrawn from Peking.
Aside from the general question the
French Government is again consider
ing the status of Ii Hung Cham. ard
this subject also was brought to the at
tention of the authorities here today.
There have been reports of prospective
detention of Earl Ii in case he proceed
ed north, but the communications Just
in hand indicate that there will he no
interference with his movements. His
acceptability as a peace commissioners
also continues to be subject If discus
sion, there being a strong desire in GER
tain quarters not to include him on the
Chinese commission.
LONDON, September Z, $3.50 a. m.-
Germany's polite refusal to withdraw
from Picking is commented upon with
keen satisfaction in London and the
hope is expressed that Lord Salisbury
will show similar firmness. The British
reply has not yet been formulated. Lord
Salisbury desires to consult with his col
leagues, and has notified the Foreign
Office of his intention to return to Lon
don from the Continent early next week.
There is little doubt, however that
Germanys reply is the outcome of the
discussion carried on during the last
few days between the European cabi-
nets, and that the compromise policy of
maintaining the occupation of the capi-
tai, but withdrawing the greater part
of the troops to Tien Tsin will be found
to have met with general concurrence.