The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-09-02

attain the original main object, the re-
lief Of the legations and foreigners and
the dispersal OF the rebels at the capital,
These favorable circumstances. how
ever, change In no way the political pro-
gramme Of Russia. previously marked
out n the last government communique.
and In order that no Observation-Disclosures
or Incorrect interpretations regarding the
further Intentions OF Russia may arise.
the emperor has directed the acting tor
elgn minister 10 address TO his represen-
tatives abroad the circular which follows.
The immediate objects which the i'm
periai government had In view AZ the
very outset OF the Chinese trouble we're
First. TO protect the Russian legation
at Picking.
=" Second, to assure the safety Of Rus
sian subjects against the criminal inten-
tons OF the Chinese rebels.
Third. 10 render help TO the Chinese
government in its struggle with these
troubles in the interests OF a speedy ana
legal order OF things In the empire
"sAs a result all the powers Interested
decided, with the same object In view, TO
send troops 70 China. The Imperial a,, gov
ing fundamental principles TO guide the
powers in China;
First the maintenance Of common
agreement among the powers
g Second. the maintenance Of the for
mer state OF organism In China
Third. the removal OF everything that
could lead 10 the partition OF the ceies-
fFourth-The establishment with the
united powers of legal central govern
ment at Picking. able alone to preserve or
der and tranquility In the country.
ION these points agreements prevailed
with almost all the powers.
No Change of Programme.
While pursuing no other objects. the
imperial government will continue TO
steadfastly adhere TO its. former pro-
gramme of action when the course OF
events. such as ara TO be taken on our
troops az Newchwang, owing TO series
frontier, as. for instance, the abandon
ment OF Blagovestchensk. induced Russia
to occupy Newehwang and march troops
into the Manchurian territories such
timely measures, which were exclusively
prompted by the necessity OF warding off
the aggressive acts OF the Chinese rebels,
plans which are completely foreign to the
policy OF tho imperial government. AS
soon rs lasting order shall have ben es-
tsblished in Manchuria and indispensable
measures taken for the protection OF GALL
way construction. which. according 20
formal agreement. China assured. Russia
VIII not fail TO recall her troops from
pire.l provided ths action OF other powers
does not place any obstacle In the way of
such measure.
other foreign powers and International
companies, that the port of Newchwang
be occupied by Russia and opened to in
ternational trade and also that the rail-
ways which have been restored by our
troops remain inviolsble and are fully as
sured.
ing to changed circumstances. was effect
cd more expeditiously than expected. The
first and principal task which the imperial
gov Sc, hts, itself 'hs dsliversnce q
all the foreigners bcsiegsd. has been ac-
complished.
To Restore On az Government.
The second task namely. assisting in
the establishment Of legal central gov
ornfnent which shall cooperate In tho re-
establishment Of order and regular reia-
lions with the powers. appears at present
difieult. owing 20 the departure from the
capital or The emperor and empress dow
agfr and the tsung II yamen, Under such
circumstances tina Russian government
does not consider there Is sufficient reason
for the ministers accredited 10 tho Chinese
government 20 remain longer at Picking,
as the latter Is absent
1T Is therefore Intended TO recall the
Russian minister, with all the members OF
the mission. 10 Tientsin. whittier they win
be accompanied by the Russian troops.
whose presence at Picking hencaforward
appears purpoEeiess, IN consequence OF the
official declaration OF the firm determine
tion OF the government not to depart from
the task originally set forth. AS soon.
however, as q legal Chinese government
again takes tho roins Of power and ar
points representative, invested with sull
authority to negotiate with the powers
Russia. after having come 70 an agree
ment with all the foreign governments.
viii, on her tide. not fail 70 send plant
notentiary 10 the place whore the nAgoti-
Attons win be held.
Tn recommending you 20 bring all this
10 the knowledge Of tho government to
which you are accredited we hope the lat
ter will share our views"
The OfficiAl Messenger concludes with
announcing that upon communication OF
the above circular to tho foreign powers
N. DC Biers the Russian minister as Pc
tho Russian troops at tho Chinese capital
we're directed 20 promptly proceed To
carry out the imperial intentions regarding
iha transfer from Picking 10 Tientsfn N
ell tho members ~ the mission, and Rus
Sian troops with hue consideration fer all