The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-08-22
foregone conclusion that celestial bravo
do would scatter in front of the logged
determination of the West
SOLDIERS REMAIN.
Not to be Withdrawn from Pekin
Until Situation is Clearly
DeVeiOped,

Until Situation is Clearly
Developed.
Washington, d. c., Aug. 1S.-The fol-
lowing cablegram was received at the
war department this morning from Brig
Gen. Barry of Gen. Chaffee's staff:
~ Che General, Washington,
on 10th. All are well. Win go to front.
Pekin taken 10th. Legations safe
The Indiana carried a battalion of the
Fifteenth infantry which had trans
shipped from the Sumner at Nagasaki
A dispatch from Consul-General Good
now at Shanghai has been received at
the state department confirming previous
reports of the entrance of the allied
armies into Pekin and the safety of the
legatiOners.
Washington, D. c., Aug. 1S.-Further
confirmation came today that the allied
armies had taken Pekin, and that the
legatloners We're safe. The first dispatch
came from Brig Gen. Barry, who had
just arrived at Chefoo to become chief
of staff to Gen. ,Chaffee.
About the same time the state depart-
ment received cipher cable message
from Consul-General Goodnow at Shang
hail. stating substantially the same thing.
These dispatches, together with those CT
last night from Admiral Remey and Con-
sui Fowler. dissipated the slightest yes
tige of doubt, but there is still an eager
ness among officials for the details of the
momentous event. The Barry dispatch
spoke Of Pekin as being "taken," which
to man of military training clearly
meant that it was not without struggle.
WIN Takes Days Rest.
The Chinese minister, feeling that the
crisis was relieved, took days rest
leaving at 10 o'clock for Chesapeake
Beach, nearby resort. Before leaving
he provided himself with a bathing suit
intending to take plunge in the salt
water. He was accompanied by two of
the members of his staff and by one of
the ever-preSent detectives. Up to the
time of his departure Mr.. WI had re-
ceived nothing, confirmatory or other
wise, concerning the situation at Pekin,
but ne accepted the announcement from
other sources as complete.
With the allied armies at Pekin, and
the legationers rescued, it can be stated
that the American administration conSid-
ers one of its most essential purposes has
been achieved and that it now remains
only to carry out, with answering hdel-
ity, the purposes already clearly defined
purposes were made known some weeks
ago in Secretary Hays note of July 3,
they now assume special Importance in
the light of the work to be taken up.
-Four distinct purposes were laid down
in this declaration, viz:
Policy of the President.
The purpose of the President as it has
been heretofore, is to act concurrently
with the other powers
First, in opening up communication
with Pekin and rescuing the American
officials, missionaries and other Ameri-
cans who are in danger.
Second, in affording all possible pro-
lection everywhere in China to American
life and property.
Thirdly, in guarding and protecting
all legitimate American interests. and
"Fourthly, in aiding to prevent a
spread of the disorders to the other prov
inces of the empire and a recurrence of
such disasters"
1t can be stated authoritatively that
the fore going declarations stand today as
they did on the day they were enunciat-
ed. The government considers that the
first purpose enumerated, namely, "open-
ing up communication with Pekin, and
rescuing the American officials, mission
aries and other Americans who are in
danger" is now achieved. There may be
details of this rescue still to be carried
out, but no doubt is entertained that the
rescue will be accomplished. That leaves
the three remaining purposes set forth
still to be carried out, and these. are care
fully in the line of restoring order, quiet,
and security to the disturbed country.
Yet to be Developed.
The intention of this government as to
the withdrawal of troops from China
cannot be stated at this time, and any
statement bearing on this point is con-
jectural. The fact is that the military
situation at Pekin is yet to be clearly
developed by the advices from those on
the ground. What course is to be
adopted concerning the troops will de-
pend largely upon these advices and
upon the eXigencies of the situation.
1t is stated that there can be no imme-
date withdrawal of the troops and those
now Oh the way probably will relieve the
troops that have been operating in China.
at least to the extent of giving them on
portunlty to rest and recuperate. The
fresh forces will guard the line of com
munication between Pekin and the sea
coast.
Until information is received from
! Minister Conger and Gen Chaffee. no
definite steps can be taken in the nego-
tiations for carrying out the purposes of
this government in China. 1t will de-
pend upon advices from these officials as
| to where and when such negotiations will
| take place.
American Marines at Shanghai.
| Washington, ID. c., Aug 1S.-The
cruiser New Orleans has arrived at WI
Sung. the port Of Shanghai She has on
board 300 men, including forty marines.
1t is understood that the British forces
landed today and that it will be fol-
! lowed by French and German landing
parties. 1t is not expected that the
Americans will land a party.
Americans Are Up to Date.
London, Aug. 1S.-While awaiting de-
tails of the taking of Pekin the papers
again comment on the superior official in
telligence of the authorities at Washing
ton the st. James Gazette saying: ''The
relief of the legations may now be ac-
cepted without reservation"
The Westminster Gazette attributes
the celebrity of the American reports to
the fact that the Americans are erecting
field wires and have a staff officer as
signed for the express purpose of send
ing news.
Russians Capture Hal Cheng.
The following dispatch has been re-
ceiyed at the Russian war office in st.
Petersburg from Gen. Alexieff:
Port Arthur, Aug. 13.-Gen. Fleisch
with a force Of all arms, captured Hal
Cheng August II, after three days fight
| ing. The Chinese loss was 400 men and
four guns. Five hundred Chinese re-
treated with eight guns