New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-01
to the processes Of peaceful negotlatlon our ,ust

demands.
We consider. however, that continued occa-
patton of Picking would be ineffective 70 pro-.
duce the desired result, unless all the fowsts
unite therein with entire harmony OF purpose.
ANY Power which determines TO withdraw It's
troops from Picking will necessarily pIoCeeo
thereafter TO protect IT'S interests IN 1h,S a ~
a general withdrawal expedient.- As 70 the tiine
and manner of withdrawal, we think that IN
view OF the imperfect knowledge OF the mltaIy
situation resulting from the interruption ions. VI
telegraphic communication, the several nlilt I
commanders at Picking should oe lhsu ..tsra,sI
confer and agree together upon the ~ithaFhWal
as a concerted movement as they agreed upon
The result az these considerations Is that, I'M
less there Is such a general expression py the
Powers In favor OF continued occupation as 70
modify the views expressed by ihs tsopat CO..
Of Russis and lead TO a general agreement iof
Continued oecapation, we shall give instr
20 the commander of the American forces "a
China 70 withdraw our troops rom Pss sar 60 ~
due conference with the other eommaposfs as W
the time and manner Of withdfaNa az l., ,,o,
The Government of the United states y mat nat
eratised by the assurance given by Russia that
the occupation OF New-Ghwang is for pliiItslg
purposes incidental TO the military steps ter aa'
security OF the Russian boraef pfopre 90 order
shall be re-established Russia WIN repis tha
troops from those places 4 the ae tbers,o No
obstacle an this regard can arise through any
action of the United States. whose poiios -
fixed and has been repeateals PIE sesretary.
Denartment of state Washington, Aug 70, hss,
Tou VII e9mmsnieats s1 ns sns invite early
consideration and response
RIJssIA's GRATIFYING ASSURANCE
IT appears that the propositions of Russia were
communicated orally 10 Acting Secretary A
by the Russian Charge d'Ahaires, ana MOI ~
writing as has been sufnlissd, They eoh'e'Ne
one things which was probably as surpfislHs o
II was gratifying to this Geyernment--an ass"F,
FaSlttaFN
New-Chwans will cease as soon as order is re-
esta blished. 'ff the action Of the other fe"sfs
he not an obstacle" OF course, no obstacle VIII
be placed In the way by the United states.
The reply to Russia's communication is SUD-
stantialiy what readers of The Tribune han p7e''
nreoared 10 expeet, The United states festiit''s
the attitude and policy expressed IN the ho'e ..
July 8 the closing paragraph OF whien Is auo'ea
in order that there may be no mistake ape"' -
Mr. Adee points out clearly that the Powers
having by concurrent action performed the an
ecult task of nberating and protecting the Min
listers and other foreigners in Peking, ought hot
IN find IL difficult by concurrent action through
neeotiations TO secure their treaty rights Tor
the future to assure the open door, conserve 'he
interests and property of foreigners ana OBTAIN
s,ifl reparation for wrongs and injuries sunereQ
by them,
The efforts and services Of the Vieereys VINO
have striven to protect the lives and property OF
all foreigners and suppress the lawless Boxers
are properly recognized with the pithy ana
appropriate remark that this present good re-
lation should be promoted for the peace OF
China"
In the first paragraph of the reply the other
Powers are pointedIy reminded that the frank
declarations of Russia that she has no designs
OF territorial acquisition in China ARE in accord
with those made TO the United States by the
other Powers This Government believes that
the purposes expressed in the note or July d
could best be attained by the joint Occupation
of Picking under a definite understanding be-
tween the Powers until the Chinese Govern
ment should again be in position to enter into
new treaties with adequate provisions Tor
reparation and guarantees of future protection
The limited States would then desire TO with
draw its troops ana reniit its demands to tine
processes of peaceful negotiation" But TINS
Government also considers that the continued
oceupation Of Picking would not be productive or
the desired results unless all the Powers shouid
unite therein with entire harmony OF purpose
The withdrawal of the troops OF any or the
Powers would make general Withdrawn ex-
pedient," but the time and manner Of with
drawai should be fixed by conference of the
military commanders In Picking, which should
agree upon the withdrawal "as a concerted
movement as they agreed upon the advance"
The conclusion clearly expressed in the reply is
that unless the arguments of the other Powers
IN favor of a continued occupation of Picking
shall affect modification Of Russia's views ana
lead 20 a general agreement for such occupa-
4ien General Chaffee will be instructed TO with
draw the United States military forces from
Peking, after due conferences with the other
commanders.
ANSWERS ANXIOUSLY AWAITED.
1t could not be learned that formal reply had
yet been received from any Of the Powers down
20 a late hour to-day, but II is expected by the
officials that replies will be soon forthcoming
as early consideration and response" have beer
invited and are required by the circumstances
OF the case. The formal replies are eagerly ant
anxiousiy awaited. for the Administration fee
that much depends on the tenor Of them Thus
far, it is understood. only Japan and France hav
given official assurances that they vii! Withdraw
their troops from Picking in case the same i
done by the United States and Russia. Ger
many, il is understood. has asked a little tim
10 consider the question, and Austria and Ital
are expected to follow her lead 1t cannot b
learned that any intimaton OF the course Grea
Britain will probably pursue has reached tn
State Department. Some delay probabl
expected on account Of the absence the Con
finent Of Lord Salisbury. The Administrative
&c hopeful. however, II not conndent mat all tn
Powers will finally give their assent to tn
policy expressed IN the memorandum Of Angus
% which does not materially differ from tina
euuneiated in the note of July 3. the kernel &
which Is embraced and preserved in the AIDE
memorandum.
Both Minister conger and Major-Geners
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