The National tribune., 1900-09-06

ernment will also name its representative.
Holding these views and purposes, Russia
expressed hope that the United States VIII
share the same opinion.
Mr.. Adee, in q somewhat lengthy reply
expressed qualification at the statement
and set forth that the frank declarations
of Russia in regard to territorial acquisi-
tions are in accord with those made to the
United States by the other powers. ''All
the powers, therefore, having dlsclaimed
any purpose to acquire any part of China,
and now that adherence thereto has been
renewed since relief has reached Pekin, il
ought not to-be diffieult by concurrent ac-
ton through negotiations to reach an am
icable settlement with China by which the
treaty rightsiof all the powers will be Sc
cured for the future, the open door as
eign citizens conserved and full reparation
made for wrongs and injuries suffered by
them"
This Government believes that the de-
sired purposes could best be attained by
the Joint occupation of Pekin under a
definite understanding between the pow
ers until the Chinese Government shall
nave been re-estabilshed and in a position
to enter into new treaties with adequate
provisions for reparation and guarantees
of future protection. With the establish
ment and recognition of such authority,
the United States would wish to with
draw its military forces from Pekin and
remit to the processes of peaceful nego-
tiation our just demands"
Our Government suggests conference
as to time of withdrawal. 1t says "a con-
tinued occupation of Pekin would be inef-
fective to produce the desired result, unless
all the powers unite therein with entire
harmony of purpose. Any power which de-
termineS to withdraw its troops from Pc
kin will necessarily proceed thereafter to
protect its interests in China by its own
method. and we think that this would
make a general withdrawal eXpedient.
The result of these considerations is
that, unless there is such general ex-
preston by the powers in favor of con-
tinued occupation as to modify the views
expressed by the Government of Russia
and lead to general agreement for con-
tinued occupation, we shall give instruc-
tions to the commander of the American
forces in China to withTaw our troops from
Pekin after due conference with the other
commanders as to the time and manner
of withdrawal"
As usual, the peaceful propositions of
Russia are viewed with suspicion by many
who have to do with international rela-
tions. 1t is now asserted by some that
Russia proposes in the end to take by
force, where she cannot take by any other
but she is not yet ready; that there are
too many foreign troops III China; that
the Trans Siberian Railway is not yet in
working condition for transporting large
bodies of troops, and Russia would be
hopeiessly cut off from transport by sea
if she invited conflict with such naval pow
crs as the United States, Great Britain and
Japan; that her economic condition, more
over, would not bear readily the strain Of
Il great war. Russia. in other words. in
spite of playing the highest hand which
she dares in the East, is not prepared for
war at the present time.
The French Government is disposed to
support Russia in her position, and has
reasons of its own for refusing additional
responsibilities in the management of for
eign territory and the enforcement of col
onial tariffs.
The task of carrying out a conservative
policy would be comnaratively easy, in the
opinion of leading Cabinet members, if
Russia. France, Great Britain and Japan
could be counted upon to sustain to the
end the policy of the territorial integrity
of China. ri y
In the midst of these larger negotia-
tions the question OF the sufIiciency of Lii
Hung Chang'S powers to act as an envoy
remains in aieyances
The Government officials apparently are
not concerning themselves over the stu
alton at Annoy, Notwithstanding the press
reports that great numbers of the Chinese
are leaving because of the fear of impend-
ing trouble. ConsulGeneral Goodnow at
Shanghai has reported to the State De-
partment that the incident, referring to
the landing OF marines by the japanese
there. was closed. and this presumably has
satisfied the officials here.
Matters in pekin are quiet. Gen. Chat
fee, commanding the American forces in
China, is making alfthe necessary prepar-
ations to maintain 15.0OC men through the
Winter. The Commissary Department is
preparing to establish an extensive Winter
base at Tong-ku.
The Russians, Germans and Japanese
are constantly pushing troops on to Pc
kin from Taku.
Word was received from Mr.. Conrer
early last week to the effect that the I'm
perial Palace would be entered Aug. %
military promenade Of all nations beinp
made through it, and afterward it being
closed and guarded. Prince Ching. who ia
prn-foreigner Chinaman, was expected
in few days. In a recent dispatch Mr.
Conger stated that several members of the
Tsung Ii Yamen were in Pekin, and would
soon appear publicly. These facts indi-
cate that there is gathering at Pekin
respectabIe fragment of the Chinese Gov,