The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1900-09-03
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cate whether the replies are of an affrma-
tive or negative character, on the ground
that publication of the attitude of the
powers might embarrass the negotiations
at this time. 1t is therefore impossible to
learn definitely to what extent answers
have been received. The opinion prevails,
however, that none of conclusive char
acter have as yet come to hand, such COM
munications have been received being
merely of preliminary character.
In diplomatic circles the opinion prevails
tnat none of the great powers have as yet
reached final determination as to the
course they will pursue. 1t is recognized
here that some of them at least will want
sufficient time to permit communications
with their diplomatic and military repre-
sentatives in China with a view to determ-
lining the exact condition. of affairs from
their own point of view before undertake
ing to make any reply to SO important a
proposition as that involved in the Ameri-
can memorandum. Owing to the inter-
ruption of Geographic communication be-
tween Pekin and Tien Tsin, it is believed
mere that some days may elapse before
final answers are received.
Officials are watching with interest the
editorial comment of the European press as
indications of the sentiment prevailing in
the various countries of Europe. No cable
grams from China were given to the press
by any of the departments today Acting
Secretary Adee was at the State Depart
ment during the day, but he said tonight
that no kilograms of consequence had been
received. The interruption of communica-
Peki0 q eli la
in part for this, some days have now
elapsed since any word was received from
Mr. Conger. Mr.. WI, the Chinese Minis
ter still remains at Cape May, but at the
legation it was said there had not been "a
dispatch received during the day ?,
Ii Hung Dhang's HGvements ~
The latest word concerning Ii Hung
Changes Whereabouts was contained in the
Associated Press cable from Shanghai to-
night, stating that Ii was still there The
report that the foreigners there generally
discredit him was read with interest in
diplomatic circles. % -
The suspicion of the motives there seems
to be shared by many of the diplomats
here.
An interesting bit of information regard
ing the Empress Dowager came to Wash
ington in roundabout way today. 1t was
to the effect that the British government
had received word that the Empress was
going from Tyan Flu, in the province of
Shan-S, to which place she had fed after
her escape from Pel1in to Hsinan Flu. Tyan
Flu is further west than Hsinnan Flu, indi-
eating that she is moving still further
away from the Chinese capitol.
The report says nothing of the Emperors
movements. 1t is suggested as a possibility
that he may have left her encourage and
that he may have decided to either re-
main where he is or to return to Pekin.
His return to the capital city would proba-
bly, completely change the situation. He
belonged to the progressive party before he
was compelled to sign the imperial rescript
of 1898 and if restored to power peace nego-
tiations would undoubtedly be facilitated.
The powers would have more confidence
in him than in the reactionary party. De-
spite the Empress coup of two years ago
diplomats here familiar with Chinese af-
fairs say the Chinese people regard him as
their rightful ruler.
Again IN Service
The government officials apparently are
not concerning themselves over the situa-
ton at Annoy, Notwithstanding the reports
that great numbers of the Chinese are leav-
ing, for fear of impending trouble.
Consul Goodnow, at Shanghai. has re-
ported to the State Department that the
incident referring to the landing of the
marines by the Japanese there was closed
and this presumably has satisfied the OFF,
Gals here.
The gunboat Castine, dispatched to Annoy
several days since by the Nevy Depart
ment, it is believed, will not tarry there
long. Her destination was the Cavite
naval station in the Philippines, and the
State Department, taking advantage of
this knowledge, had given orders that she
stop at Annoy on the way down to report
oil conditions there
Word was received at the Navy Depart
ment today that the battleship Oregon,
Captain Wilde commanding, which has just
come out of Japanese dry dock, where she
has been undergoing repairs, had sailed
from Nagasah for WI Shung, the nss,n-of-
wars anchorage at Shanghai. The assign
ment to that place is supposed to have been
made by Admiral Remey, but the reason
for sending her there is not stated here.
In that vicinity, however, she will be of
assistance in landing marines in case peces-
sity for this should arise. ba=i
L; Copfers With French Consul -
Shanghai, Sept. Iii Hung Chang visited
the French consul this morning and had a
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