The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-08-19
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troops and the protests of Germany and
France, continues to be strained, al
though the authorities are rather more
hopeful of satisfactory adjustment than
heretofore The State Department does
not treat the matter as at all grave and
regards it rather as a misunderstanding
one side holding that British activity IS
confined to Shanghai, while the other
insists that this activity is designed TO
cover the whole Yang Use region. one
OF the diplomatic officials who has been
most active in the affair, said today that
in any event there could be no serious
rupture, for even if troops were landed
it would increase the security and order
prevailing. 1t seems to be accepted that
II the British troops land German and
French, and possibly Russian troops, also
will land. About l 100 French troops
have arrived at Hong Kong, destined
for Shanghai, and German ships are now
on their way to the same point.
The German, French and Russian
Charge D'Affaires called separately at
the State Department today. The situa-
ton was discussed but no changes de-
velopcd The general policy of the Gov
eminent towards China heretofore has
been made known both to General Chat
fee and to Minister Conger, and it was
stated authoritatively tonight that there
was no necessity of sending these off,
Gals additional instructions on the sub
ject. The fact is emphasized by Adj
ministration officials that the policy of
the Government is succnctly stated in
Secretary Hays note of July third and
THAI nothing can be added to that docu-
ment except an elaboration Of the points
therein stated.
Four distinct purposes we're laid down
in this declaration, viz:
The purpose of the President is as it
has been heretofore, TO act concurrcntly
with the other powers.
First. In opening up communication with
Pekin, and rescuing the American Off
Gals, missionaries and other Americans
who are in danger.
Secondly. In affording all possible pro-
lection everywhere in China to Ameri-
can life and properly.
Thirdly. In guarding and protecting all
legitimate American interests, and,
Fourthly, in aiding to prevent spread
of the disorders to the other provinces
of the empire and a recurrence OF such
disasters.
1t can be stated authoritatively that
the foregoing declarations stand today
as they did on the day they were enun-
ciated. The Government considers that
the first purpose enumerated namely
Opening up communication with Pekin
and rescuing the American officials, mis-
sonaries, and other Americans who are
in danger" is now achieved. There may
be details of this rescue still to be car
red out, but no doubt is entertained
I;f-l,,N Il
That leaves the three remaining pur-
poses set forth, still to be carried out,
and these are chiefly in the line of re-
storing order, quiet, and security to the
disturbed country.
Even with the Chinese capital occupied
by the allied forces, it is realized that
there is still serious business for the
| forces inside the city. While they have
preached the outer walls, which encir
Gle the entire city, yet there are walls
within walls. and it remains to be seen
| whether an attempt will be made to en-
| ter the imperial city forming a distinct
| section of Pekin proper. The inner walls
| are comparatively light, however, not
| being above twenty feet high, and the
| military authorities say, they cannot
Withstand even light artillery, if there
was any disposition to breach them.
| Moreover, as the allied troops have
| preached the great outer wall so feet
| high, and far more formidable than the
| inner walls. they would have compare
| lively. little difficulty in moving where
the commanders desired inside the city.
Aside from the question of the with
| drawal of troops from China there is the
further question of the withdrawal of
| troops from Pekin. Both of these Ques-
tions are for the present in allegiance.
| pending definite news from General Chat
fee and Minister Conger Certainly
there can be no immediate withdrawal
from Pekin, and the Government is yet
to learn what plans will be devised for
escorting the legationers and the sever
al thousand native Christians to the
coast.