The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-11


Under Preparation by Our Cabinet.
Washington. September 6.-The lat
est expression as to the attitude OF. the
powers on the evacuation of Pekin
comes from the United States ambas-
at Paris, General Horace Porter,
who has advised the authorities here
that the attitude Of the French govern
ment is favorable TO the position TAX
On by Russia.
Almost simultaneously with this dis
patch from General Porter came an
other from the American charge 4
affaires at Berlin, giving the attitude
Of Germany on Russia's proposal.
This, in substance, stated that Ger
many, while anxious to avoid any fric-
ton between the powers, regards the
conditions at Pekin such as to require
the continued presence Of German
forces there. Neither General Porter
nor Mr.. Jackson give the text of the
These two highly important commu-
nicatiOnS bring the Chinese negOtia-
tons TO a very advanced stage, though
they are not yet concluded, as all the
dDS W 4 dIe " YET u. IL 'CiIiio
and French answers, however, clearly
indicate the alignment OF the powers.
1t is generally accepted that Ger
many's attitude in favor of remaining
at Pekin will be concurred in by Italy
and Austria. Definite word has been
received here that Austria faVOrS re-
naming at Pekin.
AS to the purposes OF Great Britain,
there is In absolute lack of official in
formation, though little doubt is en-
that since Germany has TAX
en- the initiative Great Britain will fol-
kin
The position of Japan is likewise
lacking in de~finiteness, although it is
believed in the best posted quarters
that if other nations remain at Pekin
Japan will deem it e~Xpedient to remain
there also.
1t would seem from this that FrsSlce
is the only government to give concur
renee to the Russian proposition, al
though the United States has express
ed a purpose of following Russia's
course unless the other powers brought
about a modification of RuSsia's posi-
ton. Thus far Russia has not express
ed any purpose of modifying her orig
inal position.
1t was stated authoritatively today
that Russia has not ordered the de-
partur of her minister or troops from
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United States government is advised.
It is stated also that NJ new PROPOSE
ton has been presented, but that the
question is practically h same as
when first presented, namely: AS to
whether the troops will remain Or be
Withdrawn from Pekin.
ANOTHER NOTE UNDER Pr -
RATION. -
The receipt of the communications
from Berlin and Paris brought about
numerous conferences between the
president, Secretary Root and acting
Secretary of State Hill. and also be-
tween Mr.. Hill and Mr.. Adee. 1t was
gathered from these meetings that an
other note was being prepared by the
limited States, but the authorities did
. not feel disposed to give n linking
as TO it's nature, and it is quite prooa-
able that it's final form will await the
consideration of the cabinet tomorrow.
Aside from the general question, the
French government is again CONSIDER
ing the status of Ii Hung Chang, and
this subject also was brought to the
attention of the authorities here to-
day. There have been reports or pros
pective detention of Earl Ii in case he
proceeded north, but the communica-
.tions just in hand indicate that there
will be no interference with his move
ments. His acceptability as a peace
commissioner also continues TO be a
subject of discussion, there 'oelng a
strong desire in certain QUARTERS not
to include him on the Chinese MIMI
sion.
SITUATION AT PEKIN UNCHANG-
The military situation at Pekin re-
mains unchanged, apparently. Gener-
al Chaffee's messages a II Clear
that he, for one, is proceeding upon
the understanding that the American
troops are to winter in China. Tne
American contingent in the parade
through the imperial palace was small,
probably in conformity with an ar
rangement between the various com
manders in Peki that the force select
ed to make the demonstration should
be limited in numbers in order 10 re-
duce the chance of lOOting. 1t IS sup
posed here that this demonstration
was made TO impress the Chimes
people as a whole and not from any
present military necessity. Some &C
ton seems to have been necessary II
order to offset the stones Wnlch "eIe
ahoat in the southern Chinese ports
10 the effct that the allies had beer
completely thr by the 1mpe-
rial troops and the Boxers which sto-
ries were calculated to caus furtnel
uprisings. Besides, the
ton at the palace may reduce the IL
effects of any Withdrawals OF troops
from Pekin as a result of the present
negotiations.
SHANGHAI-TAKU CABLE COM
PLETED.
An announcement form the cable
that the off shore cable from
Shanghai to Taku had been completed
encouraged the officials here - the
nope tina at last it would be possible
10 communicate with Pekin the SAM
day that a message was dispatched
1t appeared, however. from Genera
Barry's report that the Boxers are still
cutting the wires between Tien Tsir
and Pekin, and the messages received
ArroSf q.