Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-25
They Refrain From Entering the
Imperial City Until so Instructed.
THE ATTITUDE OF RUSSIA.
Alleged Differences Among the Powers,
Brought on by Action of Russia. Do Not,
Disturb the Mckinley Administration
Report That American Forces Had Left
Pekin Not Confirmed VIII Endcavor to
Prevent Partition of China Troops
Landed From tho Hancock.
(By Telegraph to vlrgihian-Pllot.)

(By Telegraph to Virgihian- Pilot.)
Washington, ID. c., Aug. 24.-The
Chinese situation developed little of
Importance to-day. 1t is stated frankly
by the officials in the State War and
Navy Departments that no dispatches
have been received bearing on the pro-
blems which have yet to he solved,
namely, the disposition of China $
affairs at the hands of the Powers. In
the absence of other food for specula-
ton. the receipt of two casualty lists
from General Chaffee, dated at Tien
Tsin. were made the basis for report
that the American force had evacuated
Pekin. 1t was stated at the War De-
partment, however, that no advices
have been received indicating that
General Chaffee had left Pekin and 1t
was said that he would have advised
the War Department and given his
reasons for doing SO had he contem-
plated such an important step.
ATTITUDE OF RUSSIA.
"A Cabinet officer is authority for the
statement that alleged differences
among the Powers brought on by the
reported action of Russia. have not dis
turbed this government in the least,
and there is no information in possess
SIGN Of this government that Russia
has declared war, or that she is pur-
suing course in any way different
from that of other governments rep
resented in China. 1t. was also said
that the statements regarding Russia
had not received consideration at the
meeting of the Cabinet o-day Re
: gardinS the attitude of this govern
ment In case serious differences among
the Powers should arise as to their
future course in China, It was stated
on good authority to-day that this gov
ernment remained firmly opposed to
any territorial division of China, as
was plainly stated in Secretary HAYS
note of July 3D.
INTEGRITY OF CHINA.
Every resource of diplomacy will be
exhausted to prevent partition OF the
empire. and 1T was said that the diver
sion or American troops to Manila, al
ready announced by the War Depart
ment, was practically evidence to the
other Powers of the. good faith of the
United States in this matter. Our work
in China has been accomplished in
large part by the relief of the Legal
TONS and our further obligations. that
or aiding to restore and maintain
peace, can be accomplished through
the troops already on Chinese soil.
IN POSITION TO DEMAND.
1t is pointed out, however, that in
view Of the attitude already assumed
by the United States and the large
part 1t has had in opening the way to
PcKin THIS government is in position
10 demand commercial freedom III
emma as IL minimum condition of the
iinal settlement, in the event of terri
torial divisions of the Chinese empire.
should that be accomplished The
United StnteS. OF course, wants no ter
ritory, and it is felt that her rights as
to commercial freedom are too clear IN
be gainsaid by the other nations inter-
ested. After the cabinet meeting to-
day there was an extended conference
at the White House. in which Score
tary Root and Acting Secretary Adee
participated. The conference related
10 Chinese affairs, and ii was said 10
be confined largely TO considering
messages received from other Powers
on the subject. and in drafting answers
10 them. The suggestion that the
towers be asked to participate in II
conference or to give some Indication
or future purposes in China was be-
ileVed TO be under consideration. and
IL was minated that notes to the diff
lerent Powers have been prepared
Secretary Root said at the close of the
conference that it related to matters
which needed the consideration OF the
President. and covered the wide field
OF Chinese affairs. He said nothing
had developed of serious nature in
the late reports from China. 1t was
also stated that the United States gov
eminent was in frequent communica-
ton with the other Powers regarding
the Chinese situation.
a CONFERENCE.
During the afternoon Acting Secre-
tary Adee had conference with the
acting Chief of the Bureau of Nayi-
CATION, the nature of which was not
made public. 1t was learned in the
Navy Department. however, that so far
as known here, we have no warshiD n
Annoy. The Princeton has touched
there occasionally while on duty in
South Chinese waters, but she is
thought to be now in the vicinity OF
Shanghai. Dispatches were prepared
In the Navy Department for transmits
sion to Admiral Remey and although
have contained Consul Johnson's dis
patch regarding the Annoy uprising
Acting Secretary II. Hacket said.
however. that no warship had been or
dered to Annoy by the Navy Depart
ment. and that he had no knowledge
that any ship had been sent there. If
such n step were taken. he said, 1t
would be by Admiral Remey, who has
entire liberty as to the disposition of
the vessels of his squadron.
PEkIN SURROUNDED.
Copyright. 1900. by Associated Press.)
hal Thursday, Aug. 2S.-The allied
troops have surrounded the Imperial
City and stationed sentries at the
gates. They refrain from entering.
pending instructions from their Gov
ernments. General Chaffee says the
fighting is ended.
The japanese troops have relieved
the Pei Tang cathedral. where fifteen
French nuns and forty French and
Italian soldiers have been isolated and
besieged two months. They found that
i've had been killed. Captain Reilly. of
Battery f, Fifth Artillery. who was
killed before the Imperial Palace, was
buried in the legation grounds. Gene