Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-06


highly infammatory edicts are being
issued secretly, and that the recent
public edicts are only intended to
hoodwink the powers
Paris, Oct 5.-The following official
note was issued. this afternoon:
The foreign minister has instructed
the representatives OF France to sound
the powers whose troops are co-operat
ing with ours in the extreme East. re-
garding the adoption Of a common pro-
gram for the negotiations With China.
Our representatives acquitted them
selves OF this mission and left with the
various foreign missionaries copy Of
the following note:
In sending their forces to China the
powers proposed. first Of all. to deliver
their legations. Thanks to their union
and valor of their troops, this aim has
been attained. 1t is now a question Of
securing from the Chinese government
which has given Prince Ching and Ii
Hung Chang full powers to negotiate
and treat in its name, suitable repara-
ton for the past and serious Suaran-
tees for the future.
Penetrated with the spirit which
inspired the previous declarations OF
the different governments, the govern
ment of this republic believes it sums
up their real sentiments in the follow
ing points. which it submits as basis
for negotiations to be entered upon I'M
mediately after the usual Veritication
of the powers:
"First-The punishment Of the prin-
cipal culprits who will be designated
by the representatives Of the powers
at Pekin.
"Second-The maintenance Of the
prohibition of the import of arms.
"Third-Equitable indemnities to
states, societies and individuals.
"Fourth-The formation Of perman-
ent guard for the Pekin legations.
"Fifth-The dismantlement Of the
fortitications.
'Sixth-Military occupation Of TWO or
three points on the road from Tier
Tsin to Pekin which would thus be al
ways open to the legations wishing L
20 10 the sea or to forces proceeding
TO Pekin from the sea.
presented collectively by the repre-
sentatives of the powers, supported by
the presence of the international troops
il appears impossible To the govern
ment of the republic that these condi
lions which are SO Legitimate would no
be accepted by the Chinese govern
ment at an early date"
Berlin. oct 5-The following dis
patch from 81. Petersburg has beer
semi officially issued here: The Rus
sian government aSsents to the prop5s-
ais in Count Won BueIow's note Of OCT
l. ana N. De Giers cine Russian minis
ter at Pekinl has been instructed il
that sense.
London. oct. 9Th, Gazette TIL:
evening. is publishing Vice Admire
Seympur's report of the first Hekin re
lief expedition. as cabIed. Sept +. aat
Rear Admiral Bruce's report IF tn.
taking Of TIL Taku forts. Jure ~. give.
letter from the lords Of the adnira.
tv warmly complimentinE Admira
Seymour Oh his tact ana judgment -i
directing Z force comp ,sed OF 50 man.
nationalities and adds that Lord Sails
bury entirely concuys in the expires
sions of approval.
TEN Tsin. oct. Via Shanghai,
oct. Ali Hung Chang and ". d
Giers. the Russian minister to China
had a lengthy conference. today. afte
which it was announced that Ii Hun
Chang would depart FIR Pekin. tonor
row. He Will be accompanied by tn
Russian admiral, a Russian genera
and his own body guard. Peaceful
conditions prevail.
The failure of the Russians = rebuilt
the railway to Pekin is causing tall
among the commanders of the resto
ration Of the line TO the English own
ers for reconstruction and operation.
The sick among the Americans ar
being sent to the hospital ship Main,
which will sail for Nagasaki and Yoke
hama.
Shanghai, Thursday, Oct. 1.-The a!
constituent Of the Chinese was gree
when. today. they received official NJ
tihcation from the viceroy to the effet
that foreign pressure had necessitate
the degradation Of prominent member
of the court.
The new German cable from Che F.
to Tien Tsin has been opened.