The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-31

Washington. Aug. 2.-The Chinese ne
gotiations remain at the same point that
they occupied yesterday. 1t is stated
that no conclusion has been reached as 10
the latest phase, namely the Russian
proposition of withdrawal
Also as TO the proposition to recognize
Ii Hung Chang as an envoy, the negotia-
tions remain a. standstill. no conclusion
having been reached. There is however.
reason TO believe that the way has been
opened for the settlement of
this latter question at the
proper time on the basis of the
tion at the proper time on the basis OF the
Japanese proposition. which Is. that Ii
lung Chang be reinforced by Prince
Ching and the viceroys of the two great
southern provinces, Marking and Han
kow. rtt
AS IL Is pretty well understood that
these three officials are progressive I'm
their sentiments and strongly inclined TO
make peace on any terms. the influence
OF IA Hung Charg even IL sinister. would
be coiinteracted.
MAY BE APPROVED.
Mr.. conger's report that Prince Ching
is coming to Pekin may be regarded as
an Indication that the Japanese PROPOSE
tion stands a good chance of meeting the
approval OF all the Powers. As to ii
Hung Chang's whereabouts, the state de-
partment knows nothing. but 1t assumes
the he is stlI IN Shanghai A man of his
rank couldw scarcely conceal his move
ments.
IL Is pointed out that the foreign ad-
rnirals would find It an impossible task
to restrain III Hung Snang from com
muntcating with the imperial court.
He could easily make his way over land
from Shanghai through country entire
ly outside OF foreign occupation to Tai
Yuan Fu the capital of the province of
Shen 81. where the court is reported to
have taken up its abode.
The same route also is open TO mes
sengers between Ii Hung Chang and the
empires dowager. so that II would not be
easy to restrain his freedom of COM
munication.
NO DISPATCH FROM coNGER.
No dispatches were received over night
from Minister Conger or any of the Of
ficers of the state or war department
from China. except short message rela-
tive to the wounding of Lieut.. Waldron
The department had last evening mes
sage from Consul General Goodnow at
Shanghai. but II consisted merely of a
report by, the consul general that the
Japanese consul at Shanghai had con-
veyed TO him the same information rela-
. .tivc TO the withdrawal OF Japanese forces
ffroms Annoy asyhad been communicated
TO the state department yesterday by the
Japanese legation here.
PURPOSES OF RUSSIA.
The state department has Just made the
text OF the Russian proposal and its own
response as follows:
Chinese correspondence, Aug. 2s-Tele-
graphic Instructions sent To the repre-
sentatives OF the United States I'm Berlin.
Vienna, Paris. London, Rome. Toxic and
ST. Petersburg. 80
Department OF State, Washington, Aug.
g-The Russian charge yesterday after
noon made TO me an oral statement re-
specting Russia's purposes IN Chirs, to
The following effect:
That as already repeatedly declared.
Russia has no designs OF territorial ac-
quisition I'm China; that equally with 9TH
er powers. now operating there, Russia
has,spught safety OF the legations al Pc
kin. asd to help the Chinese government
10 repress the troubles; that. incidentally
TO necessary defensive measures on Rus
sian border. Russia has occupied Nieu-
chwang for military purposss. and. as
soon as order Is re-establishod, will retire
troops thefefrom 81 action OF other now
crs be no obstacle thereto: that the pur-
pose for which the various governments
have co-pperated for relief OF legations
I'm Pekin has been accomplished: that.
taking the position that AZ the Chinese
government has left Pekin. there Is no
ned for her representative 10 remain.
Russia has directed Russian minister IA
retire with. his Official personnel from
China, that the Hnssian troops will like
wfsc bc withdrawn: and that when the
government OF China shall regain the