The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-25

Was No Longer Need of Retaining
Soldiers in the Celestial Empire.
Declaration OF the Commander of
the Czar's BatfaIions That Russia
rs at War with China Reported by
Admiral Remey-Lack OF Detailed
Information From Minister ConGer
Embarrnsses the Administration.
That the military situation in China has
already given way to the diplomatic was
evident at the State, War, and Navy De-
partments today. The feeling is now that
hostilities Will end within a few days and
that the battle between skilled interna-
tionaI lawyers will begin. The diplomatic
situation is regarded as being the most
complicated and alarming in the history
of nations.
The State Department officials are now
eagerly awaiting the reply of Earl Ii
Hung Chang to the response Of this Gov
ernment TO his plea for a suspension of
hosulities. Until this arrives, and il is
now due the United States will hardly
make any attempt to do anything toward
interceding with the other powers.
No word came from Minister Conger this
morning and this lack of definite infor-
nation greatly embarrasses the officials.
1t Is hoped that normal conditions Will
soon prevail throughout the Empire and
that the consular representatives can re-
turn to their posts
COnsuIs to Return to Duty.
in departing from their stations, the State
Department today issued the following
statement:
The attention of the Department of
State was today called to the recently
published statements of the consuls OF
the United States in China that they
had left their several posts by express
direction of that department. These
statements have been formally contra
dicted. 1t is true, il was said, the
Consuls were permitted by the depart
ment TO leave, but this permission was
accorded upon their own representa-
tions that their lives were in imminent
danger. Steps are, however, being ia
ken by the department TO have all
eonsuls of this Government return to
their several posts as soon as the i'm
mediate danger has passed
The officials are not so concerned over
the situation in southern China as they
were yesterday and the outlook seems
much brighter. 1t is not believed that
there will be any further trouble at Annoy
as a gunboat was ordered there last night
by Admiral Remey.
Corbin Denies Report.
Adiutant General Corbin today dsnied
the story that General Chaffee had recon-
mended that all American troops be with
drawn from China. as there was no use
for them there and that in case of active
hostilities on the part of the Russian
forces. he would order them to withdraw.
General Chaffee merely asked for in
stTuCtions. according to the War Depart
ment officials. and made no recommended
tions It is claimed that he is aware of
the intention of this Government to re-
tain forces in China until order has been
restored. and stable Government estab-
lished. There will be no deviation frem
this policy, and there is no thought of re-
moving the troops in the immediate flu
ture.
It was further stated at TIE War De-
partment that the 5000 men now en- route
TO China, and who will be diverted to Ma
Mia, will go TO the Philippines to increase
the force there, and not to relieve a like
number who expect to return. 1t is posi-
lively stated that no troops will be sent
home from Manila, and tnat those now
there win be REINFORCED by the 6O00 en-
route.
Acting Secretary Adee of the State De-
partment, would not admit this morning
that the note to the powers had been COM
pleted, but said that it had not yet been
forwarded. It is believed that the mes
sage will be favorably received, as the
United States, through its pledge that no
more troops VIII be landed. is in position
TO demand information as to the attitude of
the other powers concerned.
Report From Remey
In telegram to the Navy Department. |
Rear Admiral Remey says it is reported |
at Taku that the Russian commander at |
Pekin had objected to the other foreign |
commanders having communication with |
the Chinese. as his Government was at war
with China.
Admiral Remey sends this as a report
and does not, it is understood, assume re- |
sponsibility for it. No information to that |
effect has been received from General
Chaffee or any United States officer ar Pc
kin. The report was published in American |
newspapers yesterday morning having |
been telegraphed from the Chinese capital !
While officials are hopeful that Russia |
does not intend to engage in formal war |
with China, the fact that the press cor
respondents at Pekin were permitted 10
SEND The report is regarded in Government
circles as indicating that the Russian gen |
eral did make the declaration attributed
to him.
In accordance with the decision reached
at yesterdays Cabinet meeting the State
Department is endeavoring to ascertain
the status of the relations of Russia and
China. Until response to the enquiry
made has been received the United States
viii take no action in the matter
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