The age-herald., 1900-09-01
As the Friend and Protector of
 China.
CAUSED EXTREME ANNOYANCE
Not Only in Great Britain, But Ger many and Austria as Well-Ger- many's Decision the Pivot
 of the Matter

London, September 1.-4:15 a. m.-In the absence of further news from China the papers are again filled with discussions of the Russo-American proposals which, so far as may be gathered from the represen- tations of opinions in the various Euro- pean capitals are calculated to subject the unity of the allies to an exceedingly severe and dangerous test.
 In Germany, especially these are so dia- metrioally opposed to Emperor Williams policy that they have produced something like consternation. As the Daily News edi- torially remarks Count Won Waldersee was assured he was not sent to assist in restoring the Empress Dowager.'
 It is recognized op all sides that Ger many's decision Is the pivot of the matter. Emperor William intended by despatchin8 Copnt 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 gneatest suspicion of the intention of Russia The Times editorial fairly represents the opin- ion of all, saying;
 'The advantages of Russia's policy are not manifest; and it is very doubtful whether 1t will recommend Itself to the
 
 have large commercial interests in the es- tabiishment of a stable and progressive government to replace the reactionary clique which has impeded all progress and development in China in recent years.
 Negotiation with Lii Hung Chang would be a conformation of government crimes and the throwing away of all the advant- ages gained by the occupation of Pekin.
 Much Mischief May bo Done
 Much mischief may already have been done by the hesitation to enter the For, bidden City. To withdraw from Pekin would be interpreted as proving not only the allies are towards, but that they are hope1essly divided. It may be that some of the powers will withdraw, but that does not imply that others are bound to leave Pekin and to acquiesce in the restoration of government guilty of gross inter- national crime"
 The Standard says:
 Diplomacy sometimes makes strange bed fellows It Is curious to find the mighty autocracy of the old world and the great republic of the new world gently coaxing the other powers along the paths of peace. Nothing could be better than the spirit of these documents and If interesting, to find two such peoples so anxious to end the con- troversy in unself1sh spirit"
 The Daily News, which complains bitterly that the British government does not com municate a particle of informat ton respect
  Adee's dispatch "very able" and asks what the British government is doing in the mat ter.
 The Daily Chronicle thinks the "open door, will prove the rift with the loot, which now sounds such harmony between the United States and Russia"
 Has Heard Of Open Door Before
 Russia" says the Daily Chronicle, has heard of the open door before from a greater naval power than the United States and has replied by simply slammlng the door in that powers face"
 The paper then proceeds to comment upon the difficulty of understanding Rus sias real motives and the dangers of fol- lowing Russian leadership.
 The Daily Telegraph remarks
 "The Russian proposals are among the most extraordinary ooups attempted of re- cept years, even by Russia. The upshot will probably be the acceptance of Li Hung Chang to negotiate some kind of com pr omise with the Empress Dowager." 1 Vienna specials show that the Russo American proposals have caused extreme annoyance there It is believed that Aus tra-H Hungary will follow in Germany's steps, but it Is recognized in both Berlin and Vienna that the withdrawal of Russia and the United States from Pekin would leave the other powers little option but to follow.