The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-26
OUR TROOPS ARE
TO LEAVE CHINA
Only a Legation Guard to
Remain in Pekl1l.
ORDER SENT CHAFFEE
He is 10 Remain in Command of
Force of l,400 Men.
BRITISH ADHERE TO OUR POLICY
Refuse TO Agree to German Note Dc
manding Surrender Of Chinese
Ring Leaders Precedent TO
Peace Negotiations.
Con.er a Member
Of Commission.
He is 10 Remain in Command of a
Force of i,400 Men.
BRITlsF! ADHERE TO OUR polio CY
cny Associated rress.)

fEy Associated rress9
WASHINGTON, September 25,-The
United states Government to-day took the
first step toward the redemption OF its
pledge through the Russian Government
August 18th last. by cabling instructions
10 General chaffee 10 reduce the american
forces in China to the proportions of a
legation guard
To-day,s action marks the beginning of
the disappearance of the american army
from China. for, though some military
force is to remain, ii viii nol be Of the
cfasactar of an army, but viii be rather
of the nature of a civil guard
This small force will not be included in
any military operations which may be
conducted by the allied armies. ana so Wlll
not fail subject 10 the direction OF flela
Marshal Count Won Waldersee, the COM
mander-in-chief
THE ORDER.
The text of the order to General Chaffee
"Adjutant-ceneral's Department,
.tWash.rgton. September 2oth.
'To General Chaffee, Pelain- September
18th No Az
Pending negotiations for a settlement
the Secretary Of War directs that leSa-
ton guard of regiment Of infantry, iouT
troops Of cavalry, with rapid-tire guns and
Tight battery. with complete equipment
and reserve supply of ammunition aae-
quatt for any emergency, be retained in
Pel,in under your command. and that You
send the remainder of your force in China
to Manila. 10 report TO McArthur The
guard should be amply proTtsioned, etc,
until navigation opens next spring. Select
such officers for staff dusy as you deem
necessary: all others, of whateveCcoIps or
department, viii be sent to Mc3fthrr for
duty as soon as possible. All stores, trans
,oortation and material, not required for the
legation guard, sent 30 Manila. Place
yourself in close relation with our Minis
Ter. acting with him on the lines that will
best slIbserye our Interests, keeping this
Department fully advised. 1t is important
that you have the confidence of the gene
rails of the other Powers. General Wilson.
with his aides will remain in Pelii1 for the
present. Special Instructions may be sent
10 him. Gable Macarthur concerning re-
quirements to carry these instructions INTO
effect. Inform generals commanding forces
of other Powers Of our intention TO with
draw part of cur forces. Show this 10
Corger
.ISy order. of Lieutenant-G General Miles.
lSfp,adl .tCORBIN.''
A SMALL FORCE
Much thought has been given 10 tie
proper number OF troops TO be allotted for
this purpose and il is believed that the
four hundred men selected viii be quite
sufficient to protect the American legation
against any force that could be brought
against it.
1t is estimated HAT about a week will
he required 10 bring the $500 soldiers away
from Peliin. but as the start cannot be
made Immediately it will be at least about
the end of the first Week in october before
the movement can be completed.
1t is stated at the Quarterlnaster's De-
nartrnent that there are enough transports
available 10 bring off the force which VIII
come cut of China. Three or four vessels
will be at Taku by the time the troops
are ready TO move. Besides the transports
for the men number OF animal ships VIII
take away the horses and mules "tlich
will not be needed in China
The Instructions TO Minister Conger rela-
tsye n establishing relations with the Chin
ass enxovs is withheld, presumably to
allow the President to administer some
ffnjsIlins touches. This instruction is re-
carried as of much Importance and will
make a part OF the case of the Govern
,,eut 10 be laid before Congress at the next
session.
II is settled that Minister Conger is to
be a member of the commission TO settle
the various questions remaining to be ad-
jnsted.
The reported adhesion of the British Gov
ernment to The position assumed by the
United states Government respecting the
propesitton TO make the surrender of the
Chinese ring-!eaders a condition precedent
10 negotiations has given great satstac-
ton IN official circles here.
REPORT D1SCREpITED.
The report that Prince T,lan has been
s:snaliy honored by the Chinese Govern
r1ent has not been confirmed, although
the officials have received Chinese rumors
that some such action has been taken.
In Tie talk to-day between Assistant
Secretary Hill ana Minister WI, the latter
said that he did net credit the Tuuor, as
the place Of Grand Secretary. said to have
been conferred on Tuan. is one Of compara-
tive unimportance mainly q. slneoure. and
not held by a Prince Of the blood, as
Prince Tuan IS.
This Government has laid down the prin-
ciple that no one in any way connected
with the outrages shall have anything to
do with the forthcoming negotiation and
this applies to Prince Tuan or any Others
notably connected with the disturbances.
Consul General Goodnow has advised the
Government that the Taotai at Shanghai
has been degraded. and this is believed
to be due TO the favorable attitude OF the
official toward foreigners.
Mr.. Goodncw and the other foreign cor
s,a,s have considered the adviSability Of
protesting, but the protest has not yet been
made.
The French consul al Shanghai reports,
however. that he and AIR. Goodnow have
Joined IN a protest.
The State Department has received sew
erai Dispatches from Mr.. Rockhill relative
to his conferences with Minister conger
and the progres Of his inquiries.
Threafen Cartan