The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1900-09-08
READY TO STEP OUT.
Russia's Declaration of Purposes
Concerning China.
Not Seeking for New Territory in the
Empire-united states says Com
current Action VIII Bring
About a settlement.


About "a settlement
Washington, Sept. 1.-The state de-
partment has just made public the
text of the Russian proposal and its
own response, as follows:
The Russian Proposal.
Department of,State, Washington. Aug.
29 190O.-The Russian charge yesterday
afternoon made 70 me an oral statement re-
speeding Russia's purposes In China. TO the
following effect:
THAT. as already repeatedly declared,
Russia has no designs of territorial acqulsi-
I ton In China. that equally with other
powers now operating there Russia mas
sought safety OF legation at Picking ana
TO help the Chinese government 10 repress
the troubles that, incidentally 70 necessary
defensive measures on Russian boruer'
Russia has occupied Nieuchwafg for mill
tary purposes, and as soon as order Is re-
established. will retire troops therefTom
II action Of other powers be no obstacle
thereto; that the purpose for which the
various governments have cooperated Tor
relief of legations in Picking has been ac-
complished, that taking the position mat
az the Chinese government mas leit re-
king there Is no need for her representa-
tive to remain. Russia has directed Russian
minister to retire with his official person.
mel from China; that the Russian troops
will likewise be Withdrawn, and that when
the government of China shall regain the
reins of government and afford an authorl-
~ with which the other powers can DEAL
and Will express desire to enter In negotia-
tions, the Russian government VIII alsc
name its representative. Holding these
views and purposes. Russia expresses hope
that the United States will share the same
opinion"
Reply OF United States.
To this declaration our reply has been
made by the following memorandum;
Memorandum in response 10 the Russian
charges oral communication, made on Au-
gust y. 1900 10 the acting secretary OF
state. touching the purposes of Russia
In China: THE government of the United
States receives with much satisfaction the
reiterated statement that Russia has no
designs OF territorial acquisition In China,
and that equally with the other powers
now operating in China. Russia has sought
the safety OF her legation in Picking. and
to help the Chinese government to reprcss
the existing troubles The same purposes
have moved and viii continue to control
the government o: the United States, and
the frank declarations OF Russia In this
r gard are In accord with those made to
Ihs United States by the other powers
should Not he Difficult.
"All the powers therefore. having dis
claimed ans purpose TO acquire any part
OF china. and row that adherence thereto
has been renewed since relief has reached
PekiAg. 1t ought not to be difficult by con-
current action through negotiations 10
reach az aniCable settlement with China
by which the treaty rights OF all the
powers will be secured for the future. the
open door assured. the interests and prop
er;y Of foreign citizens conserved and full
PREPARATION made Tor wrongs and injuries
suffered by chem
Greater Part of China at Pence.
80 far as We are advised the greater
part % china j. L peace and earnestly de-
s!ges 10 protect the life and property Of
ali foreigners, ard in several of the prov
!nces active and successful efforts TO sup
press the Boxers have been taken by the
yiceToyS, % whom We have extended en-
couragen-Et through our consuls and
naval 5:tceTs
This present good relations should be
promoted FOR the peace Of China.
While We gree that the immediate OBJ
9ect for which the military forces OF the
powers have been cooperating. viz: the
RELIEF % tht ministers AT Picking has been
there sJ!ll remain the other
purposes which all the powers have in
common. which are referred to In the COM
n uIicttiyr @: the Russian charge and
whIcf wer- specifically enumerated In our
uult tpiht powers - July =
Farther Need of Troops.
''These srs: To afford all possible pro-
lection everywhere II china 70 foreign
NJ and property: 70 guard and protect all
Legitimate foreign interests: to aid in pre-
venting TIE spread Of the disorders to
ctAer provinces u the empire and a re-
turrerCe q such disorders; and to seek
Z s9l1tior which may bring about perma-
t+It safety ard peace to China. preserve
t!;y. protect all rights guaranteed by treaty
and international law to friendly powers.
and safeguard for the world the principle
Of equal and impartial trade with all parts
OF the Chinese empire
Favor Joint Occupation.
'In our opinion these purposes could best
be attained by the joint occupation Of PEE
king under definite understanding be-
tween the powers until the Chinese gov
eminent shall have been reestablished and
shall be in position to enter into new
treaties with adequate provisions for rep
aration and guarantees Of future prOtec-
ton. With the establishment and recOg-
milton OF such authority. the United states
would wish to withdraw It's military forces
from Picking and remit 10 the processes Of
peaceful negotiation our lust demands.
VIII order withdrawal
1.-THE result OF these considerations is
that, unless there IL such general express
sion b. the powers In favor VI continued
occupation as 20 modify the views ex-
pressed by the government Of Russia and
lead 10 a general agreement for continued
oceupa ton. We shall give Instructions 10
the commander " the American forces In
China 70 withdraw our troops from Pc
king after due conference with the other
comma nders ss 70 the time and manner
Of Withdrawal.
mo obstacle IN this regard can arise
through any action " the United States.
whose policy Is fxed and has been repeat
eddy proclaimed
ALVEY a. ADEE,
Acting Secretary, Department Of State.
Washington, Aug. 70. 1900"
You will communicate the foregoing 10
the minister 81 foreign affairs and invite
early consideration and response.
Went Through ~ Bridge.
Detroit Mich, Sept l.. Two Wa.