The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-10-12

Whfch r. secondeA ~ the Russia,
n ss.ig Government, s
| Washington. Oct. 0.-Propositions q
far reaching character concerning
China are being presented In rapis
succession to this government. III,
state department had no sooner dis.
posed OF one Of the propositions yes.
terday by delivering response to the
German government than 1t was con-
fronted by an even more important
proposition submitted by the French
government, and within half an hour
formally seconded by the Russian
government. The answer to Germany
covered the subject Of Furnishing
Chinese Offenders and made known
that the United States had instructed
| Minister Copger along the lines sug-
gested by Germany. The instructions
look toward securing the names of
the persons
Deserving Chastisement.
also whether the punishments accord
with the gravity of the crimes COM
mitted, and, finally, in what manner
the United States and the other pow.
ers are to be assured that satisfactory
punishment is inflicted. Aside from
these specific purposes of the note it
is regarded as important chiefly in es-
tablishing the most satisfactory rela-
lions between the governments at
Washington and Berlin. The Franco
Russian proposal takes a much broad
er scope and submits a programme
under which the negotiations for a
complete settlement can be carried
forward. The French charge. M.
Theibaut, handed the proposition to
Secretary Hay yesterday and held a
brief conference concerning it. A
half-hour later M. Dewollant, the Rus
sian charge, arrived at the state de-
partment and handed to Mr.. Hay a
note expressing.
Russian Approval
OF the propositions just submitted by
france. Mr.. Hay gave no formal an
swer TO the two communications, as
tney VIII go first to the president at
Canton. The Franco-Russian propo-
sition Is under four heads, namely:
FIRST, punishment Of the guilty parties:
second, Introduction of the shipment Of
arms into China; third, payment of
to the powers, and, fourth.
sufficient guarantees for the future.
IN addition. suggestion is made for
the establishment of permanent le-
cation guard at Pekin; for the raztnr
Of the Taku forts, and for the main
Eenance of a line Of communication
between Pekin and the sea. The i'm
preston here, in advance of action on
he propositions by our government.
S that they contain nothing
Essentially Uniting
hem to be subjects of consideration
n final settlement. The difficulty
Which Is likely to arise lies in the |
placing Of proper limitations upon the
cope Of each head. This is par
icularly true Of the subject of guar.
lntees, and, perhaps, of that of in
Still, as already suggested,
ach is undoubtedly a most proper
ub1ect for. discussion when the final
esotlations are reached, and, there
ore, M. Delcasse's broadest propo-
itions, while likely to consume some
me IN reducing them to ultimate and
lnolng form, may be said to have a
air reception awaiting them.
Chinese Court on the Move.
Shanghai, Oct. 6.-The imperial court
as moved westward to Singan Flu,
the province of Shengsi The change
as made on Oct. 1. The city of
ingan Flu was the old capital of.
hina. The reason for the change
rom Taiyuen Flu was the fear on the
art of the court that the allies would
end an expedition to the latter place.
Ii at Tien-tsin.
Pekin. Oct. eli Hung Chang has
ent notice to the various legations
lat his departure from Tien-tsin has
cen delayed owing to the arrival
lere of Field Marshal Count Won
|aldersee, the commander of the al
ed forces. He may not come here
all.