Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-09-06
Copyrighted by Associated Press.


London. Sept. 2.-As soon as the
British public is able to shake OFF the
Russian nightmare, which invariably
Obtrudes upon the nations rest when
ever far eastern questions occupy in
teTnational affairs, it will in all prob
ability, according to the views Of ---e
best informed, heartily acknowledge
the wisdom Of Americas initiative to-
wards the solution OF the situation
which threatened to reach an impasse.
At present the country finds a touch OF
humOr in the idea Of an entente be-
tween the great republic of the new
world and the powerful autocracy Of
the old; and the Saturday Review
sneeringly wonders which will ulti-
mately give away to the other. But
despite the attempts of the jingoes 10
becloud the real meaning of the new
understanding, it is believed in author
tive quarters that the reasons actuat-
ing the United States will ultimately
recommend themselves to the public,
as apparently they have recommended
themselves to governmental circles.
The main trouble is that the whole
Of Europe is in mood Of mutual sus
picion. But diplomatic circles in Lon
don are Of the opinion that signs are
discernible that the tension will soon
be relaxed and the jeal0usies so allayed
that the powers will be able, in con-
junction with the reformers and vice
rOys of the southern provinces, to de-
wise a scheme for Te-cOnstitutinG the
government of China in conformity
with the will Of the people and the au-
thorities of China. They emphasize
the necessity of taking the advice Of
the great Yang Use VicerOy, whose atti-
tude during the present crisis has
shown that there are men in China
who can govern, when free from the
influence Of the ManchU cuque, and
who, it is thought, would gladly aid
the powers in the establishment of
the government, perhaps by deposing
the dowager empress and reinstating
the emperor. Of course it is realized
that there are many ugly snags 10
overcome, but the opinion appears to
be that later developments hive ma
terially helped clear the course.
All Uncertainty as Yet.
London, Sept 2.-1ne continued alb
senc, news from reKin. latest dis
patcAea from Chinese capital being
now ten days old, is arousing some
anxiety, but as the country between
Pekin and the coast is known to be
swarming with armed bands of boxers.
it is not surprising that couriers are
not able to reach Tientsin. Shanghai
reports are to the effect that heavy
reinforcements are landing at Taku.
Ii Hung Chang, it is stated, told d
diplomat that Russia considers the
mission to Pekin accomplished, and
has agreed to refuse the powers to fol-
low her example and withdraw their
ministers and troops. The French
consul, however. declares that such a
request to France is entirely improb-
able. A special dispatch from Berlin
says it is reported that Germany has
rejected the Russian proposal for the
withdrawal of troops, anG
has made cOunter-prOpOsal
that Russia shall retire, leaving the
other powers to follow their own
course. According to a news agencys
reports there is not much doubt in
London official circles as to the atti-
tude of England. 1t is pointed out
that the withdrawal from Pekin at the
present moment, without a definite I'M
derstanding with the Chinese govern
ment, would be simply counting re-
currence of recent events. No under
taking by ii Hung Chang would com
pensate for the difficulties of further
negotiations from the coast. Until the
powers receive direct assurance from
the Chinese government England is not
prepared to withdraw her troops. 1t is
announced the embassy has forwarded
to the foreign Office a circular contain
ing the proposal for withdrawal Of the
allies from Pekin.