The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-28
very BUSY IN PEKIN
CONGER REPORTS MILITARY TRY
ING TO RESTORE ORDER.
DISPATCH GIVES LATE NEWS.
MINISTER'S OF TSUNG-LI-YAMESN
REPORTED IN THE CITY.

ministers N0ht 10 beR1n NGEOfI1-
tiOns-AIIied Generals Agreed Not
TO Enter the Imperial Palace.
1000 German Troops Reinforced
the Allies in Pekin-The Castfne
Ordered to Annoy.
Washington, Aug. 27.-After several
days intermission in Chinese advices. the
government to-day received two dispatches
which, presumably bring its advices up
to the most recent date. There are indi-
cations that the principal delays in the
lines Of communication are encountered
between Tien Tsin and Pekin, a fact ex-
plainable by he newspaper advices that
small bands of Boxers are operating on
the line of communication of the Pekin
campaign force.
Just such interference with the work of
the signal corps men was experienced by
the United States in the Philippines, and
by Lord Roberts troops in the Transvaal
campaign. Usually these interruptions
are very short. the marauders being
driven off and the lines restored within
day or two. The fact that more than
week was covered by the last interruption
gives rise to the belief here that these at
tacks upon the lines of communication by
Boxers are more formidable than was
supposed to be possible, after the heavy
losses inflicted upon them by the interna-
tonal forces in it's advance
The important dispatch of the day was
from Minister Conger, relating to the
military situation in China, which was as
follows:
COnger's Message.
"Taku, Aug. 27.-Secretary of State.
Washington.-No important movements
since last dispatch. Military is trying TO
restore order No representative of the
Chinese government encountered yet. Sew
eral ministers Of the Tsung- Yamen re-
ported in the city and are expected 10 ap-
pear soon Generals decide not 10 enter
imperial palace, leaving it practically va
cant. Two thousand Germans arrived to-
day (Signed) Conger.'
Unfortunately the dispatch lacked
date. the minister presumably not having
yet received the departments instruction
10 include the date in the body of his dis
patches. From internal evidence the State
Department concluded that Mr. Conger's
message was certainly later than any Of
fetal emanation from the Chinese capital.
MIR. Conger's reference TO the arrival of
Z,Co ileSN herman troops caused some
surprise, no one, apparently, having
closely watched the movements of the
German contingent, which is now arriv-
ing with fairly regular frequency in China,
and which may be expected to soon equal
in numerical strength the military contin
gems of any of the European countries
there represented.
Way Mean Negotiations.
A significant statement in Minister Con-
gers dispatch is that respecting the ex-
pe1ed appearance in Pekin of some of
the members of the Tsungli- Yamen.
natural construction to be given to this
statement is that these ministers wish TO
undertake TO represent the Chinese gov
ernment formally in negotiations with the
Powers. 1t having been found impossible
up TO this moment, according to Mr.. Con-
gers statement, to meet any representa-
tive of the Chinese government in Pekin
who is competent to open negotiations,
it may be inferred that if these ministers
actually appear with proper credentials,
one Of the problems connected with the
present difficult situation in China will be
solved.
With some responsible person or persons
10 deal with it may be possible for the
United States TO come to some agreement
as to a settlement of the Chinese trouble.
Ever since the fall of Pekin, the principal
difficulty confronting the government
here has been TO arrange for the next
movement in its programme. 1t could not
withdraw its troops, even if so disposed,
without arranging for indemnifcaton for
The heavy cost il has been put to in the
Pekiu campaign. Also, it must make ar
Tangements with some responsible author
ity for the future protection of American
interests in China, our business inter-
ests cannot be Withdrawn along with the
Of ion
Veying a faint hope that in the persons of
these members of the Tsung-H-Yamen
there may be found some authorized rep
resentative of the Chinese government
competent to make engagements on these
points the message of Mr.. Conger was
very welcome to the authorities here.
Another statement in Mr.. Congers dis
patch, relative to the decision of the gen.
erals not 10 enter the imperial palace, APP
pears to explain the movement OF the
American troops, which the press dis
patches We're unable 10 clear up,
in relaxing the attack upon the
palace gates, after capturing all but one
OF them.
the Castinc to Annoy.
Another event Of the day of some inter-
est was an order dispa atching the Castine
from Shanghai to Annoy, distant about 400
miles. The little gunboat should make
AAf lul lu ABOUT TWO udySs uiutI ldNOi-
able conditnos Her force is small but
sufficient to serve moral purpose, IL there
be need for such.
The condition Of affairs at Annoy is for
the moment attracting much attention al
the department. The United States con-
sui and business interests there alike have
become very much alarmed at The rioting.
at the incendiary fires, and, lastly, at the
landing OF a considerable force of Japa-
nese marines and sailors The officials do
mol care 70 say whether he has Joined In
any protest against the japanese action.
The Casune, Il can be stated, however,
was ordered 10 Annoy because Of the riot
ing, and not from any apprehens!ons as
TO japanese aspirations. The government
officials take the ground that in the abb
scnce of any advice showing selfish pur-
pose on the part of the Japanese, Il may
be assumed that their landing was made
IN the common cause Of all Europeans ana
Americans. il is not doubted that any
American commander would have laLded
troops &c Annoy. n rioting appeared TO en-
danger foreign property and lives and no
othef foreign warships were available.
steps WIN De taken al once 20 learn the
Facts in the case.
Not Asked 90 Confer.
The United States government has not
invited any government 10 participate in
conference With the purpose of ar ang-