The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-25

Ia, Princeton and several others ships at
Manila have been ordered to Taku. There
is felt to be no need for them and. more
over, with the ships now under orders to
which is considered abundantly able to
meet every possible requirement.
The war branch of the government is
preparing for any eventuality that may
arise out of the Chinese situation AS
stated by one of the highest officers of the
army. the scale of preparation is of
magnitude which would both interest and
surprise the public. But. he added. the in
formation would be of even greater interest
and service to any foreign foe which the
United States may be called on to face
within the next few weeks or months, and,
for thst reason. there is no purpose TO make
Iublic the complete preparations making
to meet whatever issue arises. All that
the officials will say is that both the army
and the navy, If the occasion arises, will
give good account of themselves.
Adjutant General Corbin was at his desk
during the morning and, after going over
the dispatches went to the White House.
The President was about to start to church,
so that there was time for only brief con-
sultation. General Corbin said nothing had
been received up to that hour from General
MacAruthur as to the Philippines or Chi
nese situation. AS TO the preparations for
China, General Corbin refused to say any
thing except that the report of brigade
being ordered there was purely specula-
tive.
CONGER STILL CUT OFF.
While the Berlin reports as to the safety
of Baron Ketteler and the legations at
Peking appear to dispose of one of the most
alarming stories of the crisis. Minister
Conger. at Peking. is still cut off from
communication here and there is no direct
and official assurance of the safety of the
ministers and legations. nor is there a word
Of the relief force. including the Americans,
which sought to break through to Peking.
Secretary Long returned from an outing
at bingham last night and to-day resumed
charge of affairs. relieving Assistant Sec
retary Hackett. The secretary looked
greatly refreshed. About the first news
that reached him on his arrival was the
fighting and bloodshed of the American
marine forces near Tien-Tsin.
1t was intended to send the monitor Mo-
nadnock to Taku. but late to-day the pro-
posed order was countermanded. Admiral
Remey reported that the vessel had been
stripped of her officers. presumably for
duties on other vessels, and for this and
other reasons 1T was not deemed advisable
to send her. Chief among these reasons is
the fact that the typhoons now raging in
the Eastern seas would make voyage of
such vessel as the Monadnock, with her
low free board. very uncertain. She would
have to be towed the greater part of the
distance. and this would delay the arrival
in Chinese waters of any other ship which
would be sent with her. Secretary Long
said he expected that Admiral Remey, with
the flagship Brooklyn. would get away
from Manila promptly for China. probably
tonight No further news came from Ad-
miral Kempff during the evening.
MINISTER wU's ADvIcEs.
The Chinese officials, according to advices
received here, are apprehensive as to the
possible effect of the landing of foreign
troops on their territory. Minister wu's ad-
vices show this to be the case. and they are
using every effort to avert such acton be-
cause of the effect 1t may have on the peo-
pie. To-day the minister received a dis
patch from the viceroy OF HUMAN and HUI
Pc. central provinces in China. on this sub
ject. The viceroy had been in consultation
with other high officials OF the empire. as a
result of which they communicated with
the Chinese representatives In this and
European countries. directing them to re-