The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-06
international Army Will Re-
main in Chinese Capital.
Germany Has Settled the Much
Debated Question.
REFUSES TO LEAVE.
Doesn't Like to Cause Any
Trouble to Powers.
others Are Expected to Follow
the Kaiser's Lead.


the German government on the Russian
proposal for the evacuation of Pekin
has been made known to the authori-
ties here. It comes in communication
from the American charge d'affaires at
Berlin, Mr.. Jackson, and with clearness
sets forth the German position In sub
stance 1t states that Germany is de-
sirous of avoiding friction between the
powers, but that she considers the con-
ditions at Pekin such as to require the
retention of German forces there.
The statement of Germany's views is
made in such form as to be taken as
conclusive that it is Germany'S purpose
not to withdraw her troops from Pelxin
even though Russia should do So 1t is
said to be in the line of a simple an
nouncement more than Of argument or
answer. 1t is presumed that 1t re-
fleets the views made known by Ger
many to Russia
While there is no definite informa-
tion as to the attitude of most of the
other countries, there is reason to be-
lfeve the German position in favor OF
remaining at Pekin finds strong sympa-
thetic approval at other European cap
itals and that it will be the basis of ike
action by other powers, if not, indeed,
they have already made it known that
they are in favor of remaining in Pc
kin. A new consideration has arisen,
namely, whether the ministers shall re-
main at Pekin along with the troops,
as it appears to be generally accepted
that the troops of some, If not all, of
the powers will remain at the Chinese
capital But this is on the ground that
the military force is necessary to pre-
serve order There is no such necessity
for continuing the presence of the for
elgn ministers, so that the negotiations
are now taking into consideration the
departure of the ministers to Tien Tsin
even should the troops be retained
Without doubt the developments of
the past twenty-four hours are regarded
as important by the state department,
and perhaps the German view, taken in
connection with the French response,
as that of Germany Is still full of sig
nificance. has determined the state de-
partment to take another forward step
in the negotiations.
There were signs this morning of ac-
tivity and of consultations between the
officials and even of a conference be-
tween the president and Acting Secre-
tary Hill which seemed to mark the pre-
paration of another note from the United
States on the subject of Chinese trou-
bles-
Reports as to the military conditions
in Pelin came to Washington today
from three sources. General Chaffee
General Barry. and finally from Minister
Conger- Each of them indicated that
quiet prevailed in Pekin and that the
troops are meeting with no opposition in
their occupation. All are silent as to the
political situation there. General Barry
is going to Manila to carry out his orig
chief of staff to General Macarthur
finding that he is not needed by General
Chafee in that capacity. General Wilson
probably will be assigned by General
Chaffee to the command of the Ameri-
can contingent holding the base at Taku
and Tien Tsin in the event that all the
American troops are retired from Pekin
General Barry reports that Special
Commissioner Rockhin is still at Shang-
hal He finds himself unable to make
his way to Pekin as expeditiousIv as he
hOnad fn loo Of
portation facilities The completion of
the cable from Shanghai to Taku via
Che Foo marks an end TO the tampering
with messages by the Chinese telegraph
officials, if there has been SUCH Tele-
graphic communication from Shanghai
TO Pekin is now entirely in the hands
OF the Eastern Extension company as
far as Tien Tsin and thence to Pekin
in the hands of the internationals so
that the only dangers to communication
will lie in the cutting of wires between
the last named points
PRINCE CHING IN CHARGE.
London, Sept "a special dispatch
from Hong Kong contains the remark
able statement that Ii Hung Chang has
received advices from Pekin to the
effect that the allied forces are gradu-
ally handing over the government of
the capital TO the Chinese and that
Prince Ching CORNER president Of the
tsung Ii yamen) has been placed in
charge of the imperial city.
ment today received the following:
Talu, China (no date).-Adjutant gen.
eral, Washington: Pekin, 2Sth. The Of
dcers and soldiers of the China reief ex-
pedition send thanks to the president
ana secretary Of war for message of
ccngratulation. Formal entry of the
palace grounds made at 8 o'clock. sa-
lute or tWenty-one guns being fired at
tne Soutn and north gates. TrOOps of
all nations participated, the United
states by battalion $50 strong com
posed OF details from each organization
present at taking of city. Palace va
cant with exception of about 300 serv-
ants. General Barry for Manila today.
Danish cable, Shanghai to Taku. omen
for business, connect with our wire.
CHAFFEE.
EXTREME HEAT ENDED.
Washington, Sept. 6.-The war depart
ment received the following ca hIesrrar,,
from General Barry:
Taku, China (no date).-Adiutant
general Washington: All quiet Pelxin.
Supplies promptly unloadei forUa rCled
when dispositions determined. All sun
plies received; troops comfortable win
ter No communication Chinese official
after August %. James H. Wilson. bril-
gadier general of-volunteers. goes Pexin
tonight Rockhill, Shanghai. Tele-
graphic communicat ton Pekin Tien Tsin
tions satisfactory. Go NagasaIxi tornor-
row; tal1e first transport Manila.
BARRY"
General Barry goes to Manila. to as
sumo the duties of chief of stan to Gen
eral Macarthur.
RUSSIAN MONROE DOCTRINE.
London, Sept. 6.-What is now desip-
mated in some quarters as an attempt
to establish a Russian Monroe doc
1rine,, in Asia. seems doomed IN v,,r,l5ifs