The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1900-09-03

assured. the fnteree End property OF
foreign citizens conserved. and full repair
alton made for wrongs and injuries suffer
ed by them.
$50 far as We are advised. the greater
part OF China IL at peace. and earnestly
desires TO protect the life and property OF
pi ovinces active and successful efforts TO
suppress the boxers have been taken by
the viceroys. to whom We have extended
encouragement through our consuis and
naval officers This present good relation
China.
while We agree that the immediate OBJ
ject for which the military forces Of the
powers have been cooperating, VIZ. the
relief OF the ministers at Pekin. has been
accomplished. there still remain the other
common. which are referred to In the
communication of the Russian charge
and which were specifically enumerated
In our note to the powers OF July Sd.
These are:
ITO afford all possible protection every
where I'm China to foreign life and proper
ty: to guard and protect all legitimate
foreign interests: TO aid In preventing the
spread of the disorders: and TO seek a
solution which may bring about
permanent safety and peace In China,
preserve Chinese territorial and admin
istrative entity. to protect all rights guar
anteed by treaty and international law 10
friendly powers. and safeguard Tor the
world the principle OF equal and Impair
"in our opinion these purposes could
best be attained by the joint occupation
of Pekin under a definite understanding
between the powers until the Chinese
government shall have been re-establish-
ed and shall be In a position to enter In
to new treaties with adequate provisions
for reparation and guarantees for future
protection. With the establishment ana
recognition Of such authority. the United
States would wish TO withdraw Its mill
nAN~l n~.A 70 n
process of peaceful negotiation our just
demands.
1--WE consider. however. that a contin-
ued occupation of Pekin would be mel
less all the powers unite therein with
entire harmony OF purpose. Any power
which determines TO withdraw Its troops
from Pekin will necessarily proceed there
after to protect its interests In China by
fits own method. and we think that THIS
would make a general withdrawal eNpe-
dent. As to the time ana manner OF
withdrawal. We think. In view or the
imperfect knowledge of the military sit
nation resulting from the interruptions
OF telegraphic communication. the sever,
al military commanders at Pekin should
be instructed to confer and agree to-
gether upon the withdrawal as concert
ed movement. as they agreed upon the
advance.
..The result of these considerations. Is
that unless there is such a general ex-
preston By the powers In favor OF con-
tinued occupation as 10 modify the views
expressed by the government OF Russia
and lead to a general agreement for cons
tinued occupation. we shall give instruc-
lions TO the commander or the American
forces in China, 20 withdraw our troops
from Pekin after due conference with the
other commanders as to the time ana
manner OF withdrawal.
The government OF the United Stales
4, much e,ratified by the assurance given
BY Russia that the occupation OF Nlu
Chwang "a for military purposes Incl
dental to the military steps for the secur-
fty OF the Russian border provinces men
aced by the Chinese. and that as soon Us
order shall be re-estab.ished. Russia Will
retire her troops n nm that place II
the action of the other powers be nor an
e,as., thereto No obstacle In this re-
GARD can arise through any action OF me
United States. whose policy Is ilNeu anu
has been repeatedly proclaimed
''" "ALNEY ADEE,
"Acting Secretary.
department Of State. Washington. Az
.-,st % Ioaa-You will communicate the
Foregoing to the minister for foreign ~ +,
fairs and invite early consideration anu
reSnOnSa"