River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-10-04
THEY LEAVE PEKING.
Russian Legation Moved from the
Capital to Tientsin.
Bulk of Troops to FoIIow-Prince
Tuan Observation-Disclosures
Sent by State Department
to Minister Conger.

81. 1etefsDuISs Oct- - ne 1oiiOW-
ing dispatch, dated Picking, Septem-
Der q, has been received from NJ. de
Giers. Russian minister to China: I'm
accordance with orders from the high
est quarters, l am leaving for Tient-
sin with the whole legation"
Picking, Sept. 25, via Taku, Sept. 2s,
via Shanghai, Oct. AT the confer
ence of generals to-day the Russian
commander. Gen. Linovitch, announced
the immediate withdrawal from Pc
king of the bulk of the Russian troops
and the legation.
Americans Preparing to Leave.
Tientsin, Sept. rs, via Shanghai, Oct.
1.-Orders from Washington directing
the Withdrawal of the bulk of the
American troops were received tins
afternoon and preparations TO comply
were begun Immediately. Gen. Chatfee
is here directing the movement.
1t is understood that the plan com
templates leaving a regiment of in
fantry, squadron of cavalry and
battery Of artillery in Picking to pro-
tect American interests, and that the
remainder of the troops win proceed
to Manila The news of the American
withdrawal created sensation among
the representatives of the other pow
ers here.
Orders Sent TO Conger.
Washington, Oct. 1.-The instruc-
tions which have been. sent TO Minister
Conger relative TO the negotiations
with the Chinese ENJOYS are kept secret
by the state department for reasons
best known to President Mckinley and
Acting Secretary of State Hill. 1t is
known. however, that they embrace
five propositions, as follows:
l. That Prince Tuan be removed from Of
flee and some one acceptable to the powers
be appointed in his place.
2 That Minister Conger represents the
United States as plenipotentiary and has
no connection whatever with mediation for
China.
3. That any reasonable programme out
lined by a majority of the powers, the
stipulations to be less severe than those
of Germany, may be accepted by Mr.. CON-
ger.
4 That in the event of a continued disa-
greement among the powers and China,
Minister Conger is to proceed to nego-
tiate with Earl Ii Hung Chang and Prince
Ching, solely with regard 10 American III
terests, and with view to determining the
attitude of the United States as to future
action
5. That Minister Conger is to plainly In
| form the representatives of the powers
that the United States intends to guard
Annoy and Niuchwang with a large naval
| force, solely in the interest of trade rights,
and that, aside from the legation guard In
Picking, no American troops Will be per-
mitted TO remain in China.
Prince Tuan Degraded.
Washington, Oct. MIR. WI. the
Chinese minister, has received official
confirmation of the issuance of an inn
perial decree degrading Prince Tuan,
Kangi and other officials for their
course in regard to the recent troubles
| in China. This information agrees
with that contained in a dispatch re-
ceived by the state department Nom
| day from Consul McWade at Canton.
| Not After Territory.
| St. Petersburg, Oct 2.-The Official
| Messenger declares the tenor of the
! governments official communications
| in regard to Russia's task in the far
east clearly demonstrates that the
| reports of the annexation of Man
! churia are devoid of all foundation"