Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-06-26
No Faith IN CHINA
Powers Give Little Heed to the
viceroy's Request For an
Armistice.
Regarded as a Scheme to Delay
the Arrival Of Foreign
Troops.
Washington Authorities Aystifled
by Continued Absence Of News
From Conger.

From Conger.
Washington, June 26.-China's appeal
for an armistice until Lii Hung Chang
can reach Pekin has been denied by the
civilized world.
Secretary Hay has notified the Chi
nese minister, WI Ting Fang, and 1t is,
understood similar notification was Civ
en- by European powers to the represent
tatives of China accredited to them that
there can be no delay in the dispatch of
foreign troops to Pekin. The orders to
the American and foreign commanders
are explicit. Pekin must be occupied as.
soon az possible and Taku properly pro-
tected.
There is a disposition in official cir
cles to accept the appeal of the viceroys
for a cessation of operations by the all
lied forces as a move on the part of
the Chinese official to induce the pow
ers to postpone action, in hope that the
delay will be a benefit to their country
as Well as to themselves. The ruling dy-
nasty in China belongs to an alien race.
the Manchus, who several centuries ago
were called upon to aid the Chinese in
resisting an enemy and who occupied
the capital and have since held it,. Lii.
Hung Chang and the viceroys who have
appealed to the United States, japan
and Europe are Chinese. and it would
not be surprising to some diplomats
here ii they should endeavor TO return
the government of China to the Chinese.
But the United States does not propose
to await the pleasure of subordinate Of
iicials. Notwithstanding their assertion
that if foreign troops continue their OPP
creations they Will not be held RESPONSE
bic for the consequences.
The empress dowager and the emperor
are recognized as the ruling powers in
China, and It is to tn interest of this as
we'll as other governments that there
should be a central government with
some ssmblance of authority with which
the powers can treat. Great hopes have
been placed on the proposed visit of Ii
Hung Chang TO Pekin, not alone be-
cause of his influence with the empress
dowager, but because he can practically
control the imperial troops. which are
believed 10 be engaged in the operations
against 'rien Tsin. Most OF these troops
come from the province where Ii Hung
Ghang's home is situated, and it is re-
called that during the Japanese Chinese
War hissinfluence prevented their de-
parture for the front. With the imper-.
ial troops under his orders. he will be
strong enough to bring pressure to bear
upon the central government. which It
lis expected will result in the restoration
lof peace and order.
While declining to refrain from dis
patching troopsinto northern China. the
i.powers have determined to respect the
wishes of the viceroys of the southern
provinces. and especially those of the
lYangtze-kiang3 region that gunboats be
not sent up the river or troops ordered
Into that section. This decision was first
reached by the Washington binet. and
Its character was communicated to Jap
an and the European powers, which
l.have concurTed in it. There 10 a condi-
l5tion attached to the determination of
the powers. however. and that is that
peace and order must be preserved by
1.-THE Chinese authorities in the region
| named otherwise the powers will feel
lit advisable in the interest of foreign
/ lifs and property, that troops be sent to
I provide them with adequate protection.
The continued failure Of the world to
hear from Pekin is absolutely unex-
|plainable to the authorities. Ambaesa-
Idor CamhoE, representing France; Herr
won HollabeI, representing Germany;
Lord Pauncefote. representing Great
Britain, and WI Ting Fang called upon
Secretary Hay yesterday to ascertain
4 il the government had learned anything
Prospecting the situation a Tien Tsin or
! in Pekin. The only information Secre-
4 tary Hay was able to impart TO them
i was that contained in a dispatch from
4 Consul General Goodnow, stationed at
4 Shanghai. Mr.. Goodnow says not a word
4 had been received from Pekin since
June IL. The authorities don't know
\ therefore. that the foreign ministers in
4 Pekin demanded their passports. and
doubt if they would take such action
j without fret consulting their govern.
j ments.
4 The authorities here are sparing nc
\ pains or expense to get in communication
4 with Vice Admiral Seymour's column
4 and Pekin.s and they are hopeful that
Admiral Kempff will be successful in OBJ.
a tanning authentic information in few
4 days.
Il by Wednesday II iS expected the nrs'
. troops will sail from Manila and others
4 Will be dispatched as rapidly az possible
a to Taku. unless it is determined that q
sufficient force has been collected al
that point. Gen. Macarthur was direct
4 ed by cable yesterday to send supply
4 of ammunition and rapid fire guEs Il
Il Taku. Orders We're cabled to the collier
scinda directing her to proceed at once
from Gibraltar to Manila.
There is no foundation for the report
that the North Atlantic squadron is be.
ing prepared for war" said Secretary
8 Long. Men and not ships are needed
in China. and am confident tina: tn,
international situation is such that Their,
will be no3clash between the powers
In view of the present condition O.
affairs in China special Importance !.
attached by officials OF the state de
4 partment to the DEGREES issued severa
months ago by the empress dowage
inaugurating new policy Of defens,
against territorial entertainments o
q foreign powers. These DEGREES viii
have an important bearing in provin,
the responsibility OF the imperial gov
eminent for the disturbances wl1ic]