Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-30

CBy Telegraph to VirGinian-Pilot)
Paris, June 80 g p. m.)-,rhe Minis
ter of Foreign Affairs. NJ. Delcassc,
that the Viceroy OF Yunnan had telc-
graphed that NJ. Francois, the French
Consul and his party, who left Yum
hansen June q, had reached Tong
Hal. half way to Tonquin, June 81,
safely.
The Niceroy. ii was further announc-
cd, had caused the ringleaders OF the
mob which attacked the Francois par
~ June Z to be behcaded.
The French Government, II. Del
cassc further said. was in receipt of II
cable dispatch. saying the Niceroys OF
Nankin ana ilankoW guaranteed the
safety OF foreigners in the central and
Southern provinces, where order, ii is
asserted. has thus far been undis-
turDed
Later it was announced that the
Chinese legation here had commune
Gated TO the French Government the
text of n document cabed by the Vice
roys Of Nanlsn and Hauliow, June -
which is an agreement between the
Niccroys and consuls at Shanghai
whereby subject to certain conditions.
the Niceroys undertake to protect the
South and East Cuba.
THE NINE ARTICLES.
The document which Was sent for
ratification by NJ. Dclcasse consists of
nine articles.
'rhe text of the cablegram OF the
Niceroys to the Chinese Minister in
Paris is as follows:
I'VE, the Niceroys OF Nankin and
Hankow. in order properly To provide
for the protection of missionaries and
foreign merchants in the southern and
eastern parts Of the Chinese empire,
have ordered the Governor OF Shanghai
to submit 20 all the Consuls and to
combine with them in the following
agreements:
Article 1.-The measures we have
taken have in view the protection of
the lives and properties of mission
aries, and of foreign and Chinese mcr-
chants without distinction.
Article 1t is understood on both
sides that the Shanghai concession
shall be protected by the foreign
Powers.
TO PROTECT FOREIGN INTERESTS
Article 3.-The Viccroy of Nankln
and the Viceroy of Hankow formally
engage to protect The properties OF
missionaries and foreign merchants in
the valley of the Yang Use i<iang and
III the ports of Fouchow and Eianllow.
local authorities in the various PROV
inces forbiddng the spreading of false
news ;;t,ti-di feetiaa,-the arrest of the
Boxers.
Article An ports where foreign
warahips are lying they are authorized
To remain at anchorage on condition
that the sailors remain on board.
WAIVE RESPONSIBILITY.
Article 5-Should the foreien Pow
crs send warships to the Yang Use
1<iang without the consent of the
vlceroys and governors, the latter are
not TO he responsible for the misdeeds
or massacres resulting; and China
shall not &c called upon 10 pay in
dcmnity.
Article 6-ForciSn warships shall
not approach nor anchor near the Woo
Sung forts or cruise i'll the valley I'M
der any pretext. not even for the drill
OF sailors i'll order to avoid any mis-
understanding or unforeseen nsfor-
tunes.
Article All the foreign Powers
undertake not to permit their warships
10 approach or to anchor in the neigh
borhood of the Shanghai arsenal, and
nor to permit their sailors to approach
The ammunition manufactured in the
arsenal and intended for use against
rebels and the protection OF mission
aries and merchants. Should. how
ever, Niceroy or governor withdraw
any (ammunition) he must not be suS-
CERTAIN PLACES NOT TO OPEN.
Article Sin places thus far de-
void of troops, missionaries and foreign
travellers, are not 10 go, in order that
they may not expose themselves to
any danger whatever.
article 9-'rhc protection of the
Shanghai concession shall be carried
out with the greatest calmness ana
with an absence of cstentatiCn; for, in
the present excited condition of the
people thc slightest alarm might pro-
woke disorders. of which evil minded
persons; could take advantage TO in
stlgate dangerous agitation.
IF other action is taken than that
here expoundcd. it VIII be imposs bic
20 protect the lives and properties of
natives and foreigners.
AGREEMENT NOT YET SIGNED.
The Consuls have not yet signed
the agreemenG. but are awaiting au-
thorizatiCn from their respective gov
ernmenis."
The Viceroys conclude by instruct
ing the Minister. In the interest of the
various provinces OF Southeast China.
to submit this arrangement as quick
~ as possible TO the French Minister
Of Foreign Affairs and to beg him to
accept.
C0nti,1ttori ~, Do0o