Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-31
Cabinet Goes Over the Chinese Ques-
ton Again.
FRANCE AGREES WITH MIS COUNTRY
Matters in the Philippines Also
Discussed.
TO RELIEV MIN Err S

The cabinet did not confine itself exclu-
sively to the Chinese question today. Again
it is in a position of waiting-waiting to
hear what Europe proposes to do with the
proposition of Russia and the views of this
country.
The cabinet is understood to be we'll
satisfied with it's action as to Russia's note.
The public will observe from the answer
to that note that the United States has
accepted Russias proposition in mega
tive manner, and has surrounded the ac-
ceptance with so many conditions of what
ought to be done that Russia now sees that
her course is not approved by this country
I'm any manner
In some official circles today the position
of this country is considered almost en-
paatic as a protest against Russia's inten-
ton to withdraw. Further, the position of
Russia is looked upon as either bad piece
Of judgment concealing motives deep
er than the powers fully fathom
Russia, as well as the remainder of the
world. is warned that this country feels
just as capable of running things independ-
as any other country. and is practically told
that we will do so. The note says that the
United States will withdraw from Pekin,
but does not say, as Russia does, that We
will withdraw from China.
In brief words, Russia's intention has
put the balance Of the world in an embar-
RAISING attitude; but as harmony is neces-
sary, this country will follow Russia to Sc
cure that end, and to checkmate her in her
hidden motives. If all the powers do not
cooperate in establishing a stable govern
ment in China, the work would be ineffect-
i've. 1t will be observed that the memoran-
dunn of the State Department distinctly re-
peats several exclusive publications in The
Star to the effect that the United States
desired a joint occupation OF Pekin, and
that 1t desired either an international con-
ference or an exchange of notes whereby
negotiations could bring about an under
standing as to China.
France Agrees With This Country.
1t is said that the President and State
Department have received a communica-
tion that France agrees with this country
and will also withdraw from Pekin if Rus
sia does SO. This is the only country that
has acted on the views Of the United
States. 1t cannot be seen how any of the
powers will be able to influence Russia to
change her position. The memorandum
distinctly states that unless there is such
general expression, by the powers in favor
of continued occupation as to modify the
views expressed by the government of Rus
sia this country will Withdraw. 1t is not
expected in view of Russia's definite state
ment that she intended to withdraw.
Will Leave EafIy.
1t is stated today that Gen. Chaffee has
received instructions that will enable him
TO march out OF Pekin as quickly as the
Russian commander, and it is believed that
he will march at the same time as the Rhs-
sian. News may come at any minute, it is
said. that Gen. Chaffee and his force have
left Pekin along with the Russians or AL
most Immediately thereafter.
Talking of the PHILIPPINES.
Much of what is being done in the Philip
pines was gone over today. A proposition is
before the cabinet to extend the Manila and
Dasupan railway from Dagupan to the
mountains, a distance of forty-five miles.
MS would give the army access to an ele-
Vated country, 1900 feet above the sea- and
splendid, healthy climate JSuch a climate
is wanted for sick soldiers.
Help to Be Sent to Miners.
Only ore other subject, besides that of
China and the Philippines, was under con-
slderation. That was the condition of sew
eral hundred or thousand miners at Cape
Nome and of a number of the Indian tribes
in Alaska 1t was decided that the War
Department should send transport to Cane
NOME 10 or1ng back to the states such min
ers as are pennlleSS and are liable to en-
danger the public welfare 4at Cape Nome
this winter by reason of their lack of neces-
stiles Of life and money
II Will be remembered that in the early
summer thousands of men went to Cape
Nome without enough money to pay their
return passage to the United States, de-
pending upon striking 1t rich or getting
sufncient work to enable them to return or
to pay their expenses during the winter
More than half of them have failed to
realize their expectations and are stranded
In Cape Nome. The steamship and trans
portation companies Of all kinds will make
no effort to return these people, and the
situation Is a dangerous~one.
Winter will come on at Cape Nome by
the end of September, and there will be
little opportunity after that time for ships
to get away from the vicinity. The trans
port must be sent before that time. In
communication to the War Department
Gen. Randle. who is in charge of the De-
partment of Alaska, estimates that there
are about 1000 men who will have to be
brought back to the country or left to the
chance OF starvation. A large transpor.
will have to be sent to bring them back.
The war Department will make the ar
rangement for the transport. All of the
large ones are in use In Pacific and Chinese
waters and none may be eligible for the
trip in time If this proves SO one or two
will be chartered at San Francisco or Sc
attic.
The details of the help to be extended the
Alaskan Indians must yet be decided upon.
There is no direct appropriation for that
puipose, anu the only tninS eInat can De
done is to use some of the emergency ap-
preparation given by Congress to the marine
hospital service
Two or three thousand Indians are suf-
fering from disease and lack of food They
can get along fairly well until winter.
Whatever is done for their relief will be
for the winter only. Most Of 1.-The Indians
are along the Yukon, and around Cape
Nome 1t Is said that in the region OF
Cape Nome all the drift wood has been
used by the miners, and in a number of
cases miners have torn down the little
homes of the Indians and burned the
wood.
HE MADE NO COMPLAINT.