Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-09-06
CERMANY'S DECISION.
It Is Recognized as the Pivot Of
the Chinese Question.
The AMERICAN "OPEN DOOR" IDEA.



London, Sept. LIN the absence OF
other news from China the papers
are again filled with discussions OF
the Russo-American proposals, which,
80 far as may be gathered from the
representation of opinions in the
various European capitals, are cal
culated to subject the unity OF the
allies to an exceedingly severe and
dangerous test. In Germany espec-
tally these proposals are so diametri-
cally opposed to Emperor Williams
policy that they have produced some
thing like CONSERVATION. As the
Daily News editorially remarks,
"Count Won Waldersee was assuredly
not sent to assist in restoring the
empress dowager."
It Is recognized on all sides that
Germany's decision is the pivot Of
the matter. Emperor William in
tended by dispatching Count Won
Waldersee to have the master hand In
the Chinese settlement. Russia has
taken the wind out of that officers
sails and Is now posing as the friend
and protector Of China.
The morning papers express the
greatest suspicion of the intentions
OF Russia. The Times editorial fair
ly represents the opinion of all, say
ing: "The advantage of Russia's pol
icy are not manifest; and 1t Is very
doubtful whether it will recommend
itself to powers like England and
Germany, that have large commercial
interests in the establishment Of
stable and progressive government to
replace the reactionary clique which
has impeded all progress and devel-
opment in China in recent years. Ne
gotiation with Ii Hung Chang would
be a conformation of government
crimes and the throwing away of all
the advantages gained by the occu-
patton of Pekin. Much mischief may
already have been done by the hest
tation to enter the Forbidden City.
To withdraw from pckin would be
Interpreted as proving not only that
the allies are towards, but that they
are hopelessly divided. 1t may be
that some Of the powers will with
draw; but that does not imply that
others are bound to leave Pekin and
TO acquesce in the restoration of a
government guilty of gross interna-
tional crime
The Daily Mail says: "Russia has
forced the hand of the United States
against the better judgment of the
latter. At the same time the United
States government has adduced such
valid reason why the Russian policy
Is bad one that II will hardly be
expected that other powers will con
cur
The Daily Chronicle thinks the
question of the "open door, will
prove the rift with the lutte which
now sounds such sweet harmony be-
tween the United States and Russia.
"Russla,' says the Daily Chronicle,
"has heard of the open door be-
fore from a greater naval power than
the United States and has replied by
simply slamming the door in that
powers face"
Vienna specials show that the
so-American proposals havecaused
extreme annoyance there. 1t is said
that Austria-Ilungary will follow in
Germany's steps, but 1t is recognized
both In Berlin and Vienna that the
withdrawal of Russia and the United
States from pekin would leave the
other powers little option but to fol-
low
Number of Allies In Pekln
Washington, Sept 1.-The follow
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