The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-07-22
IS PLAYING TO RUSSIA
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that the Yank Use Kiang velley VIII socn
be caught in the vortex. There have eeen
indications recently which inspire Us
with this apprehension. The NOV men;
of drilled forces northward 5 one CT
them. The departure of Ii Hung Cnang
from Canton northward s, n our Il nos,
a very grave feature of tae situaticE.
Much will depend upon the direction in
which his influence is exs-ted. His re-
| ticence and the absence of a prect; Sc Indi-
cation of his position cannot r1w be re-
garded as reassuring. During the Chino
japanese war, when the japanese were
infiicting serious defeat on the Cn:nete.
the viceroys Of the central and south
ern provinces, in which was great num-
Der of drilled troops, were instructed By
Ii Hung Chang not to send their sol
diers north but at the present moment
these troops are under orders to march
toward Pekin.''
The French government still entertains
hopes of the safety of the legations in
Pekin, in view Of today's advices to the
| Associated Press. 1t also declines to be-
lieve that any discord exists among the
powers, especially between Russia and
Japan. Russia has her hands full with
affairs in Manchuria, where, It IS pointed
out, she has been taken as much by
surprise as have been the other powers.
The invasion of Russian territory by the
Chinee astounded the Russian govern
ment, which little Inspected that the Chi
nese were in such strength or so well
armed in the territory contiguous to
Russia
That no present break Will occur in the
accord of the powers is the general opin-
ion in diplomatic spheres. One ambassa-
dor explained that during time of storm
one could find wild animals which ordin-
arily are the btitersst of enemies and
willing to fight to the death. lying peace
fully together in a single place of safe
ty. This. he thought, fitted the present
case in China, and SO long as the storm
lasted the concert among the powers was
assured. After that it was difficult to
see the outcome.
FRANCE IS ASKED To MEDIATE
Paris, July 21.-At the council Of min
listers today the minister Of foreign af-
fairs, NJ. Delcasse, read a telegram from
the Emperor of China asking the media
ton of France with the foreign powers.
The telegram was signed by Kwang Su,
and not by Pub Chan, the son Of Prince
Tuan. The reply given by NJ. Delcasse
was that the request would be considered
only upon absolute knowledge that the
following acts had been accomplished:
"First-that efficacious protection and
absolute freedom of communication had
been assured between the French minis
ter at Pekin and his colleagues Of the
diplomatic corps, ana their respective
governments.
"Second-When Prince Tuan and the
high officials responsible for the actual
events have been dismissed by the gov
eminent to await inevitable punishment
''Third-When the authorities and bod
les of troops throughout the entire en-
pire shall have received ON arder to cease
hostilities against foreigners.
''Fourth-When measures have been
taken for the rigorous repression of the
Boxers
80 long as these necessary guaran-
tees are not furnished there is room only
for military action"
NJ Delcasse notified the cabinet that
all the powers had responded favorably
to the proposition to prevent the eXpor-
tation of arms to China
Paris, July 1.-THE Chinese question
occupied almost the exclusive attention
of the cabinet council this morning and
gave rise to an interesting discussion re-
garding the origin and value Of the tele-
gram asking for mediation. 1t has
transpired that the telegram, which fills
about twa apoges. is signed by the reign
ing emperor Kwang Su. who is the head
of the government recognized by the
powers The question also came up as to
the expediency of submitting to censor
ship kilograms from or to the Chinese
authorities. but the council decided to
take no rash step, at least for the pres
ent. because it might afford precedent for
violation of diplomatic secrets.
The council decided to take steps to
bring the strength of the Chinese expe-
dictionary corps up TO a total Of 5000 In
structions toward that end were sent to
Algiers and Tunis and the opinions were
taken Of the colonies Of several dragon
regiments on the formation Of a regiment
OF cavalry. If the government should
finally decide to send to China al the
forces necessary to re-establish order and
enforce reparation, it Will also send
strong reinforcements to Indo-China in
order to guard the colony against all
eventualities.
AN ALLEGED COALITION
New York, July PA dispatch to the
Journal and Advertiser from London
saws: "Active diplomatic negotiations
are passing between the powers regarding
a coalition against China. England and
the United States foreign offices are ar
ranging a close accord on the question
Of partition. These two governments
probably will declare openly against II
in afew days Numerous dispatches are
passing between Hay and Salisbury, vi n
the idea Of the two countries forming
Identical policies When the proposition
was made to allow Japan, owing TO her
proximity 10 the scene Of trouble TO land
more than her quota Of troops In China
and take the lead in the advance on Pekin
all the powers agreed to II. Russia was
most hearty IN her approval % the