Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-09-07
FROM WASHINGTON.
Correspondence OF the Alexandria Gazette.
WASHINGTON, September 7.

Core ,pondeuce OF the Alexandria Gazette.
Washington. September 7.
When shall the evacuation of Pekin
take place? That is the ques ion upon
which the powers are at issue between
themselves just now. Russia's propo-
sal for an immediate withdrawal of the
foreign troops has been rejected by all
the powers as unwise. But there is a
decided difference Of opinion as to when
the proper moment will come when it
will be safe in the estimation of all to
leave Pekin. According to official in
formation obtained at the State depart
ment this morning, the attitude of the
powers to Russia's proposal is uni
formly harmonious. All OF them
have been heard from, though
the formal text of the replies
OF some has not yet reached the State
department. None Of the European
governments desires its troops to per-
manently occupy Pekin nor even to
proloDg their stay indefinitely. 1t is
agreed that there must be limit to the
duration of this armed occupancy OF
the Chinese capital. But it is pointed
out that Pekin is city OF great size; its
inhabitants have been in state border-
ing upon anarchy Tor some time; they
ar still in condition of social turmoil,
ments have had control so long that il
must necessarily, it is declared, take
some time to restore order and re.es-
tsbish q form OF government 10 the
city. In,the absence OF the Chinese i'm
perlal authorities that duty devolves up
on the allies How long will it tax them
to accomplish this part of their task2
Il is at this point that the views of the
various governments diverge. On the
msin question Of the necessity of with
drawing their troops all are agreed.
The United States does not want it's
forces to remain in Pekin one moment
longer than is absolutely necessary.
But in the present condition OF social
upheaval there this country doubts
whether less than 10000 foreign troops
now 10 the Chinese capital would be
adequate to maintain order. Russia
THINKS that the sooner the foreigners
withdraw to Tientsin the quicker will
the Chinese officials return to their
capital and put down the dis.
turbances. France is OF the opin-
ion that the troops can be Withdrawn
within q comparatively short time.
Germany believes that they should not
leave until order has been restored and
a satisfactory form of government es-
tablished which will be q guarantee
against the recurrence of riotng. In
stead OF Germany teins diametrically
opposed to France and Russia, as sug
sested in this mornings dispatches, it is !
therefore evident from this official dec.
lsration, that all the powers are still |
working In harmony with natural diff
ferences Of opinion, yet to be adjusted |
through negotiations as to the best |
means and methods of SECURING the |
common ends. 1t is suggested at the
State department that within a week
definite working agreement upon all
points involved may be expected.
AT the meeting of the Cabinet today
the Chinese question was gone over,
out no move was taken on the Situation,
neither was any new proposition to the
powers for action in China promulgated.
The department of State has received
\ dispatch from the Vice Consul Gener-
Al at Mexico stating that information
has been received that about year ago
Mr.. Augustian Perez, native OF France
,ut 3 citizen of the U. S. died at Pueb.
a and that ut the time OF his death he
owned half interest in an ONYX mine
md that he left three children in New
Orleans who should be heirs to the pror-
'rty.
Senator Stewart called on the Presi-
lent this morning and went over the
political situation. Upon leaving the
White House the Senator said that the
ssue in the campaign on the Philippine
policy of this government would be she
supremacy of Aguinaldo or of the
American government. From what /
now of the people of my section" he
ontinued, "tbey don't want any su-
'remancy OF Aguinaldo. The West is
afe for Mckinley; Organism lie dead
ssue, and the present administration
will be renewed by the action OF the peo-
lie at the polls in November
The arrival of the transports Warren
nd Aztec at Japanese ports Is an
this morning by cablegram.
he Warren carried two ba.talions OF
he Ninth Cavalry for the Philippines.
iorses for the Third Cavalry are on
he Aztec and these also after a short
clay for rest will proceed to Manila.
Not only do the republicans. if thew
etais possession of the government. in
end to have a standing army of on
hundred thousand men, but to increas
he strength of the navy to thirty-two
Mountaineering less will supply the I
leeds OF imperialism.
Mr.. bynum who is still here, filling
he office Mr.. Mckinley gave him as
ay for deserving his party, now saws
10 will vote for McKinIev and axnac,e y.