Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-11
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about his return to Pekin.
There was no necessity whatever for
the Pao Ting Flu expedition in the
Judgment of the officials here, and that
venture was the straw which deter
mined the imperial court 10 flee to the
western mountains.
1t is not known here whether or not
Germans are the moving force of the
project, and a contrary conclusion is
drawn from the fact that Waldersee
is not the directing head. Satisfaction
is felt in the fact that the American
troops are not in any manner involved
in the activities of the allied forces,
and II is said that the movement look
ing TO their withdrawal will proceed
uninterruptedly
Washington. Oct. 10.-There is no
longer any doubt that this government
heartily approves the main proposition
laid down in the French note. made
public on the 5th inst, in regard to a
common program 10 be adopted by the
powers as a basis for the peace nego-
tiations with China. AS to the first Of
the proposed terms of settlement the
punishment of the principal culprits.
this government has already declared
itself in unumistakable terms.
AS to the second. the maintenance of
the inhibition against the import of
arms. this government will not declare
itself to the point Of making it an alb
solute prerequisite to further negotia-
tons.
AS to the third and fourth PROPOSE
tions. providing for equitable indemni-
ties and the formation of permanent
guard for the legations in Pekin, cor
dial assent will be given. AS 10 the
fifth. which requires the dismantle-
ment Of the Taku Notifications. this
government is not disposed TO go quite
10 the length Of making it an indis
pensable condition, as does the French
note.
The sixth of the French conditions
read as follows:
Military occupation of two or three
points on the road from Tien Tsin to
Pekin, which would thus be always
open to the legations wishing TO 50 70
the sea or to forces proceeding To Pc
kin from the sea-
This government is disposed to make
the demand. as a matter Of right. to
be exercised by any or all the powers
at will The formal note embodying the
views of this government substantially
as outlined above is in preparation.
and probably will be handed to NJ.
Theibaut. the French charge in Wash
ington, within a day of two.
New York Oct. 10.-The Russians,
without consultation with the other al
lies agreed to hand over the summer
and winter palaces at Pekin to the chi
nese, says Tien Tsin dispatch 70 the
Journal and Advertiser, but 200 British
troops. also Germans and Italians,
have proceeded TO occupy them.
washington. oct. 1e-Thc United
States reply 10 the latest French note
was delivered to NJ. Thebaut, the
charge Of the French embassy late
today. and by him forwarded to his
government 1t i favorable in general
as indicated by these dispatches.
Tien Tsin. oct. 9-The expedition to
Pao-Ting-Fu has been fixed for Friday
next The column will consist Of 1000
British, German, French and Italian
troops.
London. oct 1.-THE Morning Post
publishes the following dispatch. dated
Oct. 2. from Ho 81 WI. on the Pei Ho:
General Chaffee refused To convey
any baggage. although three baggage
wagons had been obtained. The Amer
lean soldiers are glad to g T. Manila.
Tho accommodating ana polite attitude
Of the British and japanese toward
Gen. Chaffec is very noticeable.
AN American. today. expressed u
me new view Of the American with
drawaI. I favor the withdrawal Of
!, 10Y
to reach Pekin. but since that time
they have done as little as possible,
even for Americans Their presence,
being aggressive, only hampers other
countries. y thousand men under Gen.
Wilson can d. more than 5000 under
Gen Chaffee.
London. Oct. 1.-THE Berlin CORE
spondent of the Standard confirms the
announcement that Lord Salisbury has
accepted the proposals Of the second
German note
Washington. oct 10.-Thc reply of thr
United states government ~ tle latcr
note from France Offering suggestions a.
10 the settlement OF the troubles IN !llI.a
competed late TO-DAY. ana NeIEe 81
to NJ Thiebaut. charge Il affaireS II thc
French embassy By him il Wa inme-
diately forwarded to his government
No official statement Of the contents 81
the answer was obtainable Following
its infiexible rule. the state department
declined to make public the text Of the
communication or % make any st4te i11,a1
of the nature Of its contents, untN oppnl-
funi;v had been afforded for its reception
by the French foreign Office L Is be, be
lieved however. 70 take favorable view
Of the suggestions submitted 'oy thr
French government in general way. ar
though it does not commit This govern
ment 20 all Of them.
New York oct 10.-Rev. Dr. 4. p.
Leonard corresponding secretary Of ms
Methodist Episcopal Missionary society.
said To-Day. that il had hec decided that
a Methodist missionary force should re
main in Pekin during the winter; The
missionary property at the capital h4s All
been DESTROYED. The force which Will re-
main in Pekin includes Rev. DT. II H.
Lowry. Geo. r. Davis and ". 7. Hobart
Rev. II. f. King and Geo D. Lowrey. N
NJ also Mrs. c. Jewell. Miss Alice Terre-
LEX Miss Gertrude Gilman ana MISS
Anna ID. Gloss. NJ. d.
The following also will winter at lien
Tsin Rev. W. +. Walker. j. II. Pyke and
. hoo