New-York tribune., 1900-09-03
THE OFFICIALS RETICENT

ANSWERS FROM POWERS NOT MADE
KNowN-ENfPREss FLEFs
WESTWARD
Washington, Sept $50 far as can be ascer-
tained, there were no important developuents in
the Chinese situation here to-day The officials
maintain unusual reticence They say they
have no information TO make public regarding
the replies 10 the American Russian PROPOSE
tons regarding the withdrawal Of the military
forces OF the Powers from Peking Mr Adee
the Acting Secretary Of State has decided for
the present not 70 make any statement as to
the names Of the Powers which have answered,
or TO indicate whether the replies are of an
affirmative or a negative character on the
ground that publication Of the attitude OF the
Powers might embarrass the negotiations at this
time Il is, therefore, impossible to learn def
nitely 10 what extent answers have been re-
ceived The opinion prevails. however that
none Of a conclusive character have as yet
come TO hand. such communications as have
been received being merely of a preliminary
character.
In diplomatic circles it is believed that none
OF the great Powers have as yet reached a final
determination to the course they will pursue.
[ least.
VIII want sufficient time to permit communica-
tons with their diplomatic and military repre-
sentatives in China with g view TO determining
the exact condition Of affairs from their point of
view before undertaking TO make any reply to
so important proposition that involved in
the American memorandum. Owing to the inter
ruption OF telegra phic communication between
Peking and Tien-Tsin it is believed here that
some days may elapse before final answers are
received Officials are watching with interest
the editorial comment Of the European press as
indces Of the sentiment prevailing in the various
countries Of Europe.
NO DISPATCHES MADE PUBLIC
No dispatches from China were given to the
press by any OF the Departments to-day. Acting
Secretary Adee was az the State Department TO-
day, but he said tonight that no telegrams of
consequence had been received The Interrupt
ton Of communication with Peking is presuma-
bly, responsible in part for this as some days
have now elapsed since any word was received
from M-. Conger. Mr. WI, the Chinese Minister,
still remains at Cape May. and at the Legation
Il was said there had not been a dispatch re-
ceived during the day.
The latest word concerning Ii Hung Chang's
location was contained in e cable dispatch from
Shanghai tonight, stating that Ii was still
there. The report that the foreigners there gen.
diplomatic circles. The suspicion Of his motives
there seem TO be shared by many OF the diplo-
mats here.
EMPRESS MOVING WESTWARD
An interesting bit OF information regarding
the Empress Doweger came TO Washington IN a
circuitous way to-day It was TO the effect
that the British Government had received word
that the Empress was going from Tyau-Fu- in
OF Ga I7ybe aa1aaE had SaSa ate
her escape from Peking TO Hsinan-Fu- Tyan-
FU Is further west than Hsinan-Fu. indicating
that she Is moving still further away from the
Chinese capital. The report says nothing OF the
Emperors movements. II IS suggested as a
possibility that he may have left her Court. and
that he may have decided 70 either remain
where he is or TO return TO Peking. His re-
turn TO tho capital city would probably com
pletely change the situation He belonged TO
the progressive party before he compelled
TO sign the Imperial rescript Of 1898 and If re-
stored TO power peace negotiations would IN
doubtedIy be facilitated The Powers would
have more confidence in him than in the re-
dictionary party. Despite the Empress's action
two years ago, diplomats here familiar with
Chinese affairs say the Chinese people regard
him as their rightful ruler
NO FEAR FOR AMOY.
The Government oflciaIs apparently are not
concerning themselves over the situation at
Annoy, notwithstanding the press reports that
great numbers Of the Chinese are leaving be-
cause Of the fear Of impending trouble. Consul
Goodnov at Shanghai, has reported to the State
Department that the incident, referring to the
landing of u1srines by the Japanese there. was
closed. and this presumably has satisfied the
officials here. The gunboat Castine dispatched
TO Annoy several days since by the Navy De-
partment il is believed, will not remain there
long. Her destination was the Cavite Naval
Station in the Philippines, and the State De-
uar+ment taking advantage Of this knowledge,
had orders given that she stop at Annoy on the
way down TO report upon conditions there.
Word was received at the Navy Department
today that the battleship Oregon, Captain
Wilde commanding, which has just come out Of
a Japanese drydock. where she has been under
going repairs had sailed from Nagasak for WI
Sung the man-of-war anchorage at Shanghai.
The assignment to that place is supposed to
have been made by Admiral Remey, but the
reason. for sending her there is not stated here.
In that vicinity. however she will be Of as
s5stance IN landing marines If, for any reason,
the necessity for this should arise.