The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-01
DIPLOMATIC CORRESPONDENCE.
Text of Russia's Proposal and Reply
of the United States.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31.-The State De-
psrtment to-day made public the text of
the Russian proposals and it's own re-
Spouse. The statement is signed by Acting
Secretary Adee. 1t is headed. Chinese
Russia in China and begins with the
telegraphic instructions sent to the repre-
sentatives of the United States in Berlin,
\ Vienna, Paris, London, Rome, Toxic and
st. Petersburg, under date of Aug. %. The
statement says:
1.-The Russian charge yesterday afternoon
made to me an oral statement respecting
Russia's purposes in China, to the follow
ing effect: That, as already repeatedly de-
clared, Russia has no designs OF territorial
acquisition in China; that. equally with
other powers now operating there Russia
has sought the safety of the legations at
Picking. and TO help the Chinese govern
ment to repress the troubles; that, Incl
dentally. to take necessary defensive meas
ures on the Russian border. Russia has oc-
cupied Niu-Chwang for military purposes
and as soon order is re-established will
retire troops therefrom If action of other
powers be no obstacle thereto; that the
purpose for which the various governments
have co-operated for the relief of the lega-
tons in Peking has been accomplished;
that taking the position that. as the Chi
nese government has left Picking, there is
no need for her representative TO remain,
Russia has directed the Russian minister
to retire with his official personnel from
| China; that the Russian troops will likewise
be withdrawn; and that, when the govern
ment of China shall regain the reins of
government and afford an authority, with
which the other powers can deal. and will
express desire to enter into negotiations,
| the Russian government will also name its
representative. Holding these views and
purposes. Russia expresses the hope that
| the United States will share the same opin-
| ion." m
| To this declaration Acting Secretary
Adee made reply in the following. headed,
Memorandum made in response TO the
| Russian charges oral communication made
/ or Aug. % TO the acting secretary of state.
touching the purposes of Russian in
| China:
1.-The government OF the United States re-
ceives with much satisfaction the reiter-
ated statement that Russia has no de-
| signs OF territorial acquisition in China.
and that, equally with the other powers
now operating in China. Russia has sought
| the safety of her legation In Peking and TO
| help the Chinese government 20 repress the
moved and will continue to control the
| government of the United States. and the
| frank declarations of Russia In this regard
| are in accord with those made 10 the
United States by the other powers. All the
| powers, therefore, having disclaimed any
| purpose to acquire any part of China, and
| now that adherence thereto has been re-
newed since relief has reached Picking, IL
ought not to be difficult by concurrent ac-
| tions through negotiations to reach an
amicable settlement with China, by which
the treaty rights OF all the powers will be
secured for the future, the open door as
| sured. the interests and property OF for
| eign citizens conserved, and full reparation
made for wrongs and injuries suffered by
| them.
| so far as We are advised the greater
| part of China Is at peace. and earnestly de-
sires to protect the life and property of
| all foreigners, and in several OF the prov
| inces active and successful efforts 10 sup
press the Boxers have been taken by the
viceroys 10 whom we have extended en-
| enlargement through our consuis and naval
officers. These present good relations
should be promoted for the peace or China.
while We agree that the immediate OBJ
object for which the military forces OF the
| powers have been. cooperating, viz. the
| relief of the ministers al Peking. has been
accomplished. there should now remain the