Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-09-04

Washington. Sept. 1. - A dispatch
from Minister Conger was received by
the state department Monday. It was
chiefly interesting in being the first
word from him since his dispatch of
about the 9TH ult.. referring to the
proposed parade of troops through the
imperial palace in Peking Like that
dispatch. this is dateless as to Pc
king. The contents were not made
public, but It was stated that 1t con
tanned nothing materially changing
the situation. The lack of date led to
determination to take energetic steps
by which all dispatches hereafter COM
ing to the state department from China
will have the date clearly stated.
The other dispatches received yes
terday from China referred to the state
of health Of the troops, which generally
is satisfactory.
1t cannot be learned that there has
been any marked advancement Of the
negotiations between the powers touch
| ing the withdrawal of the international
forces from Picking. The plain indi-
cation is that the powers are acting
upon the hint conveyed in the last note
of the state department. and are bring
| Ing MI their influence to bear upon
Russia to induce her to change her
mind as to withdrawing her troops.
For some reason the authorities here
appear to feel growing confidence
that this effort will sbe successful.
A Test of Kussia's Sincerity.
It is noted as Il fact of great signifi-
canoe that the proposition is being adj
yanced to have Prince Ching return
to Peking as the acting head of the
Chinese government. The suggestion
| is made that the progress of this wave
of reorganization while the interna-
tional troops are still in Picking. prom
ising as 1t does, speedily to provide
an actual de facto Chinese govern
| ment with which the nations may treat
without further doubt as to its
strength. may solve the present prob
lem and put the Chinese question in a
fair way to final and satisfactory set
tlement Much may depend upon the
attitude Of Russia in this matter. and
the manner in which she treats this
appeal from the Chinese notables may
prove to be test of the sincerity OF
her expressed desire to dead with the
Chinese government as soon as posi-
bic
Or, Ill. first secretary Of state, re-
turned to Washington yesterday, and
assumed the duties of acting head of
the state department, relieving Mr..
Adee who has performed these duties
during the perpleXing diplomatic eX-
changes of recetn date. DR.. Hill had
been absent in New England with his
family on q vacation. but in view of
the important diplomatic phases of the
Chinese question which have arisen,
decided to curtail his stay and take UP
the work here. Soon after arriving he
went to the white house and spent half
an hour with the president going over
the present status of the Chinese ne.
gotiatons. Later he conferred ut
length with Mn Adee From this time
on until Mr. Hay returns, DR. Hill
will be The active head of the state
department.
The dispatch yesterday from Per
BE- the chief surgeon at Takn, makes
it apparent that whatever the condi.
tons may he on the land route between
TaEu anil Picking. the Pei Ho river
route at last is open and safe for the
transportation of passengers.