New-York tribune., 1900-11-10
CHINESE, yellow BOOK.
FRENCH ACTION IN THE FAR EAST
TOLD IN OFFICIAL FORM.

Paris. Nov. 9.-The Chinese Yellow Book.
which distributed in Parliament to-day.
shows that early In March NJ. Decasse, the
French Minister of Foreign Affairs. urging
combined naval demonstration in view of the
agitation in China, opposed by a majority
OF the Powers. Lord Salisbury saying that in
view Of the uncertainty. 1t preferable to
let the situation ripen. pointing out that the
Government of the United States had already
declared it would participate in a naval
demonstration. which contrary to its policy.
Count Bulow, German Minister of For
eign Affairs under date of April 4. also thought
the trouble in Shan-Tung Province had COM
pletely calmed down.
NJ. Jules Cambon, the French Ambassador at
Washington, under date of April D. replying to
NJ. Delcasse's inquiry to one American yes
sci. with British and German ships. being sent
to the Gulf of Pe-Chi-i. said the Washington
Government thought the growing agitation OF
the secret societies justified precautions. which
ought to take the character OF joint demon
stration of the Powers, Minister Conger re-
quested. Secretary Hay thought the fears mani
tested in China exaggerated.
NJ. Cambon on June s reported conversa-
ton with Secretary Hay. who said Minister Con-
ger only instructed to do what was essen
tial to protect American interests Mr. Conger
did not desire to amalgamate his action with
that of the European Powers.
The most interesting dispatch in the book to
Americans is the telegram which M. Delcasse
sent to the French Ambassadors at Washington
and St Petersburg on September 13. as follows
The Ambassador of the United States at my
reception yesterday was pleased to recall that
since the commencement of affairs in China,
France, Russia and the United States nave
acted together in perfect agreement he De
lieved that this accord will be maintained. and
that the United States will retire from Peking
the conditions as France and Russia
1 told General Porter that the manifestation OF
this continued accord was calculated to in
fluence the definitive resolutions or the other
Powers. Such is the opinion OF General Porter
who believes Japan will be the nrst 10 follow
the example.
The French Minister at Toxic on September
10 announced that Japan would withdraw her
unnecessary troops and her Legation from
Pektng.
The text of NJ Delcasse's reply to the Anglo
German agreement, October 80 runs thus:
The Government of the republic has for long
time past manifested the desire to see China
open to the economic activity OF the whole
world This explains the speedy adhesion 1t
M W ,HLa- I Last ~ Americas nronosition
which was dictated by the same preoccupatlons-
The Government affirrns all the more readily
the princple of the integrity of China, mas
much as il made it the basis of it's policy in
the crisis whereto the common efforts OF the
Powers tend to secure a satisfactory solution
Universal acuuiescence to this principle appears
To this Government a sure guarantee OF Its OBJ
servance and If, in spite of every expectation.
II should be impaired. France VIII De GUIDED oy
circumstances in safeguarding her interests and
treaty rights.
4 number of other dispatches to and from
America are published, the text of which Is
already known.
A long graphic report from NJ. Pichon. the
French Minister at Peking, OF the siege OF the
legations includes the following extract from his
diary:
July 2-During the night the Americans and
| Russians captured a barricade which the Chi
nese had constructed twenty-five metres from
| their own. 1t was necessary to carry IL at tne
| noint of the bayonet. An American captain was
! wounded and two marines were killed Inc
! Chinese lost heavily. The operation was nrlll-
| tantIy carried out and does great honor to those
| who took part In IT. This barricade Will hence-
| forth be occupied by the Americans and Rus
SLAMS and appears to be one OF our prineipa'
! safeguards.