Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-24

WASHINGTON, August 23.-The
Important development in the Chinese
situation to-day was the decision of
the government not to send any more
troops to China. All the troops now
at sea, amounting to about 1000 to-
gether with those under orders for SER
vice in the Far East, which have not
sailed, amounting TO about 5000 more,
will be sent to Manila. These troops
will sail on the same route, and upon
touching at Nagasaki, will go on to
Manila, until there are developments
in China. not now expected, which
would make their presence in that
country necessary. Secretary Root
said to-day that no more troops were
being sent to China because they were
not needed. With the arrival at Taku
OF the Hancock and the troops she
carried, Gen. Chaffee Will have five
thousand available men, which is
deemed sufficient for all present pur-
poses. The decision of the department
was not based upon any recommended
ton made by Gen. Chaffee, but upon
reports received by him, which made
it apparent that no more troops were
needed
The announcement of the diversion
OF the troops was made in the following
official bulletin which was posted at
the War Department this evening:
The government has decided that
unless required by future develop
ments no more troops are to be sent
to China. Orders have accordingly
been cabled to Nagasaki for the Meade,
which is due there to-day, with four
troops third cavalry, four companies
fifteenth infantry and company Z. bat
talon of engineers, TO proceed direct
ly to Manila. Similar orders will be
given to the other troops which are
under orders for China via Nagasakl .
Ut was stated at the department
that
The Encouraging Condition.
in China was the main reason why
the orders of to-day regarding the
troops were issued. Beside the troops
on the Meade there Is now at sea the
Warren, with two squadrons OF the
Ninth cavalry and recruits; the Sher-
man, with one battalion each of the
second, fifth and eighth infantry. The
Logan is scheduled TO sail on Septem-
Der first with two battalions of the
first and one battalion of the second
infantry. 1t was said at the depart
ment that six or seven thousand troops
would be affected by the order
"A despatch was received from Gen
Chaffee to-day. dated Pekin, August Is,
which was not in response to the re-
quest sent him a few days ago to re-
port the conditions and requirements.
Gen. Chaffe did not report further
fighting in Pekin, and for that rea-
son the Washington officials feel as
sured that hostile demonstrations in
the Chinese capitol have ceased. The
despatch related largely to transpor-
tation and stated that the railroad be-
tween Taku and Pekin could not be
used at the present time, as portions
of it had been destroyed by the Chi
nese. Gen. Chaffee will cooperate
with the other commanders in China
in reconstructing the road for the use
of the allied forces. Gen. Chaffee also
reported that the telegraph line which
was constructed by the signal corps
from Tien Tsin TO Pekin is frequently
interrupted by being cut by hostile
Chinese.
At conference at the White House
to-day, in which the President. Secre-
tary Root and Acting Secretary Adee
participated. careful instructions were
Prepared for Mr.. RockhiH,
the United States special commissioner
to China, TO be Forwarded at once TO
him for his guidance The State de-
partment received a despatch from Mr..
Rockhill to-day dated at Yokohama.
briefly announcing his arrival there.
This brought about the White House
conference and the preparation OF in
structions. Before Mr. Rockhill LETT
he was advised very fully on the pur-
poses of this government, but since
his departure the situation has SO
changed at Pekin as 10 make 1t desir-
able 70 supplement the instructions he
already had received Mr.. Adee stat
ed that as the instructions related to
pending affairs, II would be inexpedi-
ent to make public anything In refer
ence 70 them.
The United States has taken the lead
in replying TO China that there will be
no tempoTizing negotiations, and there
is every reason to believe the powers
will be united in the same policy. The
answer OF the United States was quick
ly followed to-day by similar action on
the part Of Germany, the Berlin for
eign office delivering to the Chinese
minister an answer refusing 70 enter
into negotiations on the ground that
there was no evidence that Ii Hung
Chang's credentials gave him sufficient
power 70 act. and that nothing short OF
complete authority from the respon-
sible rulers OF China. the emperor or
empress dowager. could be regarded as
sufficient Soon after this action at
Berlin. the German charge d'afaires.
Baron Sheck Won Sternburg. was al
vised BY cable, and be called at the
State Department TO inform the author
ities OF Germany's course. There was
an exchange Of Fluctuations. as II is
looked upon as another evidence of the
uniformity OF action between the
United state. ard Germany.
The Japanese officials expressed their
full conviction that Japan could take
similar action. If indeed. such action
had not been taken already. Il de-
velops that Japan is acting with her
eyes open In this peace overture. as Il
Is similar 70 the overtures at the close