Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-10-10
THE FRENCH PROPOsITION.
Unised states Can Not Accept All Its
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washington, Oct. 10.-The return Of
the president to Washington was fol-
lowed shortly after his arrival by a
meeting OF the cabinet, which lasted for
almost two hours and a half. Every
member was present with the exception
OF Secretary Root, who is expected to
return to Washington today to resume
charge Of the war department..
While nearly eevry subject Of foreign
and domestic interest was discussed in
q general way by the president and the
cabinet, the chief topic under consider
alton was the Chinese situation, and
more especially the proposals. In the re-
cent French note to bring about q set
Element and concert Of action among
the powers
While no definite decision was reached,
the interchange OF opinions showed that
the administration Is prepared to accept
the French proposals az a basis OF me-
gotiation subject to such notifications
as may coincide with the American pol
icy. ss.
Certain features Of the French pro-
posal are regarded as too radical to be
accepted in their entirety. nor could the
preident do - itiQ9t the express
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objects are the lng OF the forts. an
agreement among the powers to prohibit
the Importation Of firearms and muni-
Stions Of war into China. and the main
tenance OF a fixed number of allied
troops in Pekin for an indefinite period.
The president has no power to pro-
hibit the importation of warlike stores
into China nor could he bind this coun
try to permanently keep a portion OF its
military forces in the Chinese capital
Congress might do either or both of
those things IL It thought fit, but with
out action by congress the president
would be overstepplng his authority.
Apart from this the general PROPOSE
tion suggested by France. namely, trial
and punishment of the persons directly
responsible for the massacre OF the mis-
Dlonaries and the attack upon the lega-
tions. meets the views of the admins
tration, and efforts are now being made
thru the exchange OF diplomatic notes
and oral conferences between the Sec
retary of state and the diplomatic re-
presentatives OF the European powers In
Washington to agree upon modifica-
tion of the plan which will be found ac-
ceptable to all the interested govern
ments. The belief is entertained in
Washington that the way out will be
found. but 1t IL admitted that the nego-
tiations may be protracted before the
solution can be reached.
The press dispatches from the princi-
4 pal European capitals, especially Berlin.
published in this mornings papers
would seem to indicate that the opinion
IL held abroad that the refusal of the
emperor to return to Pekin makes ],
impossible for negotiations to be ini-
tiated. and that the dowager empress
by having induced the emperor to retire
to the interior. has once more been able
3 to defy the combined weight Of tht
western world.
This. however, is not the view held II
administration circles 1t is frankly ad.
mitted that ii would be preferable IL tn.
emperor should return to Pekin, ant
there resume the reins OF government
but even In his absence peace proposals.
can be, discussed between the Europea,
commissioners and the plenipotentiaries
How room this discussion can com
mence will depend to great extent OF
the nature OF the credentials held b!
the Chinese commissioners and which
are now being Investigated by Ministe
Conger and his colleagues
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American MiniAter Gives List o
Chincse 10 Ne Puuished.
Washington. Oct. 10-Minfster Con
ger has submitted to this government
list of Chineee whom he regards as tn
responsible authors OF the outrage
which have occurred and has made rec
concentrations az to the extent an
manner Of their punishment. The name
were read at a cabinet meeting yestA
day. at which President Mckinley thor
ougilly considered the Chineee eituatio
Ii the light OF --latest information q
hand. MAI Gen. Chafee wired to tn
war department a statement Of condl
tions, but did not refersto the prqspeC
tive withdrawal OF troops within tw
weeks.
Because Of the danger Of the men u
lected by Mr.. conger for punishmer
banding together and ueing their infiu
ence to prevent their. death or degrade
tion. this government viii not mai
public the names, but will scommunica,
them at the proper time 10 the Germa
government. In addition 10 Prince Tuai
Duke Tsai Ian and Ying Men Yang
ana Chao Gu chiAo, II u unde God thu
NJ. Conger has nanned Gen. Tung r
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