Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-06-16

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seems probable, and the powers are
compelled to take joint action Of broad
er scope, the United States may be in
volved in serious and very embarrass-
ing predicament. tits the Intention of
the administration as far as possible to
keep hands orr and not become in-
volved In the Chinese situation, for va
rious reasons. II the situation grow9
steadily worse, and the lives of our citi-
zens in China appear to be jeopardized,
steps will be taken to prevent any out
RACES and a stronger force Of marines
and seamen will undoubtedly be sent to
the most threatening points. There are
about 500 marines on duty in and about
the Cavite naval station. near Manila,
which might be utilized If absolutely
necessary. and 1t is stated at the war
department that II the present of fur
lther reinforcements is made necessary
by future developments these men will
be drawn upon first. and that the send
\ ing of American troops would not be
resorted to until the resources OF the
navy had been entirely exhausted.
An army officer who is thoroughly fa-
mliar with the situation in China
summed up the situation as follows,
giving three important reasons why the
jdispatch of troops to China might be a
dire measure.
4 !. Because 1t would have a very
1 detrimental bearing on the political.
1 situation this fall and might result in
4 the defeat of thesrepublican party.
4 .. Because such action would estab-,
illish precedent. no matter whether ten
soldiers or 10000 soldiers were involved.
4 1t might materially involve us in q Sc
rious International complication.
4 3. Because no troops can be spared
4 from the Philippines. This. altho last,
4 is by no means least
There are less than 1000 troops in the
I. city of Manila, and these are really in
sufficient for properly garrisoning the
town. The rest of the troops, regulars
and volunteers. are divided among
nearly 400 garrisons, and in order to get
& Eupia force of sufficient size to be of any
service in China thirty or forty of these
posts would have to be entirely relieved
of their guards. which would expose
them to serious danger And as soon as
u it was knwn that such move was con-
templated it would be the signal for an
j uprising among the Filipinos Attic
ii Gen. Otis, who has just returned from
Il Manila. feels that the insurrection in the
Philippines is at an end, he says that II
!, will be necessary for the United States
. to maintain its present force there fol-
, some time to come.
!, With these facts in view the impress
!, sion prevails that the administration
! will be very cautious in dealing With the
! situation in the Orient, especially as re.
CARDS the sending of American troops
4 During the meeting of the cabinet yes,
: 5lterday Rear Admiral A. S. crownin
!, shield. chief OF the bureau Of naviga
ton. was called to the white house t
# explain the extent OF the naval force
4 that could probably be placed a Admir-
all kempff' . disposal. Its understood
:, that it is proposed to place the battle
. ship Oregon in reserve, and her crep
can be drawn upon IL naval reinforce
! ments are considered desirable. and 1t |
= possible that Rear Admirable Rene
~ has been requested to oscable the depart
: ment the number of officers and men h
can spare for service in China.
I During the meeting OF thescabinet at
: tention was called to the fact that Rus
< sia and Japan have led the way in land
y ing troops, and there iS now no reaso
o why the United States should not tax
similar action. if it is necessary to d
e go. 1t is considered highly probable tha
o the result of landing American troop
n Twill be that all the powers will conclud
e that it is advisable for them to send sol
'f diers TO Pekin. Great Britain and Gel
le many will probably order troops fror
y Wei-Hai-Wei ana <iao-Chou.
IL The United States has not asked Il!
l. consent of the European powers to Ian
le troops in China. nor does it propose
do so. Should Admiral KempH think at
Sc ditional troops necessary. the extent
sc the reinforcements he will determitl
~ and the foreign powers will be advise
lie of the presidents purpose. Neither il
IN pan nor Russia requested the consent
this government before ordering the
n soldiers to Pekin, tho from what can
IN gathered their action was taken wit
I'd the consent of all the European power
ly Both the Tokyo and st. Petersbul
m governments have informed Secretal
n Hay that troops have been sent to P
kin. and the hope is expressed that the
|appearance in China will make the Ch
nese understand the seriousness OF ttfs
by acts and cause them to return to Il
avocations Of peace.