The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-07-15

successful activity in China and the en-
pres tolerant attitude towards Japan.
NO CONFIRMATION
ST. PETERSBURG, July Att is off,
cially stated here that no report of the
murder of M. De Giers, the Russian min
lister at Peking, has been received here.
WASHINGTON, July 14-The Russian
embassy here has received no informa-
tiOn of the killing of the Russian minis
ter at Peking. The officials do not dis
credit, but say that the Russians are un-
der the same disadvantage as the other
powers in getting telegraphic information
from Peking They think that If this
proves true, it will entirely and very Sc
riously alter the whole situation.
HOPE IT IS TRUE.
WASHINGTON July 1.-THE official
statement from st. Petersburg tonight
that no news Of the murder Of the Rus
sian minister at Peking had been receiv-
ed at the Russian capital was a source
Of qualification to the officials here. 1t
came as distinct relief to Minister WI
who said he was glad the report proved
unfounded, as he fully believed would be
the case. Secretary Hay said the story
turned out as he expected, and the re-
port and its official disclaimer only
tended to strengthen his opinion that
the legations were still safe. Up to a
late hour tonight Minister WI received
no reply to his messages asking for di-
rect communication from Peking
MINISTER WU'S EFFORTS.
WASHINGTON, July 14.-The Chinese
minister continues to exert his efforts to-
wards getting information from Peking,
but up to a late hour today has not re-
ceived an answer to the cipher cable
to Minister Conger, or to a second in
quiry which he forwarded yesterday The
second dispatch was to the taoti of
Shanghai, and said in substance:
American government and people
greatly concerned over safety of Min
lister Conger at Peking. Can you give me
any information on the subject?'
The taoti of Shanghai is a high official,
who would be apt to get the earliest in
formation, and this personal appeal from
the minister may bring some reliable
news on the subject. Minister WI was
much depressed by the continued reports
that the legations had been wiped out
and the ministers murdered. To all in
quiry he sorrowfully shakes his head and
says that he has absolutely no inforna-
ton, and can only hope for the best.
The report Of the killing of the Russian
minister and his wife was another. severe
blow, but as to this, also, Mr. WI said he
had absolutely no news.
GEN MILES MAY GO.
Lieut.. Gen. Miles called at the Chinese
legation today and had a talk with the
Chinese minister, Mr.. WI. This natur-
ally aroused comment in connection with
the vague rumors afloat that Gen Miles
might go to China. 1t was stated Ia
ter, however, by those in a position to
be thoroughly informed of Gen. Miles
plans, that the call on Minister WI was
entirely devoid of official Significance
and that Gen. Miles has no present pur
pose of going to China 1t is stated
III this we'll Informed quarter that the
relations between Gen Miles and Mr.
WI are friendly and personal SO that
they frequently meet and exchange In
formal views. 1t is specifically stated
that Gen. Miles has not asked for serv-
Ice In CHINA, and that such a move
would not be considered for a moment
under the present circumstances At
most the army to be placed under foreign
commanders does not exceed 10000 mon
and it is pointed out that such n COW
mand would be quite Inadequate for
lieutenant general
IL is appreciated, however, that the
situation may develop at any moment co
that a larger army will be required in
which case Gen. Miles might determine
to take the field in person. For the pres
ent ne is exercising care in the prepara-
uon Tor getting the American troons
on the ground, the details of tupplies
transportation etc The diplomatic in.
structions Of Gen Chaffee, who is in i'm
mediate command of the forces in
China, are quite apart from those Of q
military nature.
DENNY FAMILY ESCAPED
EVANSVILLE, Ind. July 14.-Ex-Min-
lister to China DENLY today received a
cable dispatch stating that his son
Charles DENLY Jr.. and family. escane3
safely from Tien TsIn to Shanghai
China.
ADMIRAL REMEY'S REPORT
WASHINGTON, July 14.-secret,rv
Long has just received the following
ceblegram from Rear Admiral Remey
commander-in-chief Of the naval forces
on the Asiatic station:
che Foo, July H-secretary Navy,
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