Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-06
those reports that foreign ministers in
Pekfn probably Will enter an earnest

Pekfn probably will enter an earnest
objection to any withdrawal OF troops,
IL their respective governments delay
action on the Russian proposition until
they have had a chance 20 express their
views. The German foreign Office ap-
pears to be active in furthering the mel
gotiations. and quite number OF mes
sages have passed between Washington
and Berlin. Those persons most likely
to have a correct understanding Of Ger
many's attitude look for the suggestion
of compromise, or middle course,
which will be neither an acceptance nor
a rejection OF the Russian proposal but
will be such q satisfactory middle
ground that all the powers. including
Russia. can agree to II. Diplomatic Of
ficials say that some such compromise
is about the only way Of avoiding an
impaese, and that the best resources Of
diplomacy are now being used to secure
this middle ground on which all the
powers can reconcile their several poll
ScieS. 8F
In another diplomatic quarter the
strong belief is expressed that the requi-
site compromise will be found by China
re-estab blishing government and nam
Ing peace commissioners. Official inti-
nation has reached Washington that
steps are now being taken towards the
appointment Of ouch a commission. In
Guiding Ii Hung Chang and Prince
Ching, tho reports also have named
Yung Lu and Hsi Tung in place OF the
two pacific viceroys. But while thereis
doubt as to the personnel OF the com
mission it is quite generally accepted
among officials that some such move on
the part Of China has mntured and will
take form in Washington very soon.
Marched Thru Forbidden CITY.
London, Sept 6.-Gen. Sir Alfred
Gaselee. commander of the British In
I,dian troops at the Chinese capital, wires
as follows from Pekin, Aug. 20, to Lord
George Hamilton. secretary OF state for
India:
THE allies marched thru the forbid
den city yesterday (Aug. 2s). The Brit
ish had third place in the procession. the
Russians and japanese being in greater
strength"
4 The cancellation of an order holding
back the Fourth Indian brigade is re-
garded as important. It shows that
whatever the outcome Of the Russian
policy, the British government is deter
mined to have sufficient troops on the
spot adequately to protect British inter.
|ests.
Considerable significance Is attached
/ to the statement by the Journal de st
Petersburg as possibly Indicating q
modification of Russian policy. Thi.
paper is the organ Of the Russian for
leigh Office. its editor being a councillor
lFcf state. 1t Isl noted that, while the
Journal de 81. Petersburg announc 2
A lRussla's determination to maintain the
4 |5solidarity Of the powers, 1t only men
q tons the withdrawal of the ministers
and not Of the troops. to Tien Tsin. I
4 us believed That the powers might agre
to such modification OF the origina
Russian proposal.
q The Vienna correspondent of tn
Times. discussing the situation. declare
tina. Japan haa a strong disposition 4
act In harmony with the United State
in the Chiness question.
Given Over to Chinese.
London, Sept. ga special from Hon
/, Kong contains the remarkable state
ment that Ii Hung Chang has receive
!. sadvicess from Pekin to the effect that tn
i allied forces are gradually handing tn
!, government OF the capital over to tn
1 Chinese, and that Prince Ching tforme
president of the Tsung Ii Yamen) ha
been placed in charge Of the impsria
city.
!. Boxers stu Numerous.