Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-10-04
iPekin. II there was going to be an In
sternational row. we did not propose to-

s4 AL tGlS moment the prOGpeCts lot
peaceful and satisfactory settlement OF
the Chinese problem, without dismem-
Fberpent Of the empire, are brighter
than .hey have been for months. OF
course 1t is az yet impossible to gauge
the sincerity OF powers like Russia and
Germany. and no one can say how soon
the situation may change for the worse.
But just now the outlook is decidedly
encouraging.
For this gratifying condition of af-
thank. I am able to reveal some inter-
ness Of recent negotiations.
At the moment when Germany
brought forward her program OF pun
ishing first and negotiating afterward
the powers were in an indecisive atti-
tude. Not one appeared to have a well
defined policy. All were waiting to see
what would turn up.
Mtschieyous as was the German sug-
gestion, its possibilities for harm were
not at first clearly perceived. There was
Imminent danger that the powers would
rally round 1t. The English press loudly
praised 1t, and as the London govern
ment is pursuing a. consistent policy Of
cultivating friendly relations with Ber-
| lin, the British foreign office was upon
the eve of pledging its support. Russia
land France did not care to cross Ger-
many.
/ If matters had been permitted to drift
La few days there is not much doubt
1 lGermany would have had the satisfac-
ton of seeing her proposal adopted by
/ the powers.
Greatly to the surprise and chagrin OF
Berlin the Washing ton government took
the lead in opposition. When the Ger
man note wac received here opinion in
the cabinet was almost unanimous
I,against it. Secretary Hay was tele-
tgraphed. and he promptly replied with
his verdict that the German plan would
never do; 1t would set China in a
blaze" Politely but emphatically the
United States rejected the Berlin plan.
As soon as the United States showed
its hand there vas commotion in foreign
chancelleries. ST. Petersburg, Paris
London, Toxic took heart and revised
their intentions.
. LOOK FOR PEACE IN CHINA.
4 onacials conndent 1;ermany,s Nev,
Terms VIII Lead to Settlement.
Washington, Oct. All signs point
to a harmonious settlement of the Chi.
nese trouble. The offer which the Ger.
man emperor makes Emperor kuang
Il Hsu to place the troops under FielG
Marshal Count Won Waldersee subject
|, to such orders as may be necessary t.
! guarantee him full protection should
he return to Pekin is considered i'm
portant by administration officials. II
! should have the effect of sustaining thu
J. Chinese emperor in his present concil
i iatory course and assure him Of tn,
: support Of powerful force shoult
!. Prince Tuan and other anti-foreigl
Headers attempt TO stir upSa revolution
Ito protect themselves against the recen
Imperial edict ordering them before
court for punishment.
{ From an administration point of viey
r few obstacles remain in the way OF
-lspeedy settlement. Some concession
a may be necessary before a common pol
3 Icy can be adopted. but all nations tlla
participated in the relief OF Pekin shoy
& a disposition to be reasonable an
. make them. Consideration Of the ne,
s propositions submitted by German
J. and France will be given as soon as til
I president reaches Washington. The of
: ficials do not conceal the fact that the
. had feared that Germany contemplate
E delaying adjustment Of the entirs CHI
:nese question in the hope of obtainin
territorial reparation for the murder {
!, her minister. This apprehension ha
been largely dissipated by the new sug
gestions advanced. They are in line I
a great degree with the views of th
governments 1t is understood to be tn
: purpose OF this government to#take aG
= vantage OF the renewal OF the concel
: between the nations to formulate
i method of settlement OF the entil
! Chinese question.
Z shan. .Hat.K Kunn Evacuated.
Vienna, Oct 4.-The admiralty ha
received the following dispatch fro
Taku:
= ..In accordance with the request
Count Won Waldersee the seizure
~ ~ Shan Hal Kuan was decided upon by
council Of the admirals September
a and all was prepared for action. En-,
!. lish ships were sent to demand its su
a render and the Chinese evacuated Il
= place. The British then hoisted the
a. flag and the other fagships thereupc
70 went thither and put up their respec
i've flags on the forts.
The English Elcctions.
:. London. Oct 4.-The conservative
held Newcastle by enormously Il
& creased majorities and Capt. Lambto