Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-10
GERS, 124 men; Company B, officers, 1875
men; Company C, officer. 127 men; Com
pany D. officers, Us men


GERS. 124 men; Company B, 2 officers 125
| men; Company C, officer, 127 men; Com
pany D., . officers, 12S men.
No News of Presidents Return.
The officials of the White House have re-
ceived no informa ton of the probable re-
turn of the President from Canton within
the next three or four days At the con-
ference Of cabinet officers at the War De-
partment yesterday there was some talk
about the Presidents absence from Wash
ington. and the general understanding was
that the President would not return to the
city until August. Cabinet officials say he
would return at any time If the situation
became such as to Justify it, but there Is
nothing now to necessitate coming back.
willing to Let japan Go Ahead.
Mr.. Woolant, the Russian charge de lega-
ton, was among Secretary Hays callers
yesterday afternoon. and there is reason to
believe that he formally conveyed to Sec
retary Hay the assurance that his govern
ment was entirely willing that Japan should
do everything in her power to meet the
needs of the situation in China, realizing
that she aloe of The lowers was in position
to act speedily. 1t is Impossible to aScer-
tain whether or not any assurances have
been exchanged respecting the limit alton of
compensation for the task the Japanese
government is about to assume in the in
terests of civilization. An intimation
has been dropped that this matter of in
demnty will not be reduced to exact terms
in advance of action by Japan. but that the
assurance from the powers concerned that
it will be properly requited for the expendi-
ture of men and money involved.
1t is learned at the State Department
that the foundation for the story cabled
from London respecting cooperation be-
tween Japan, England and the United
States, at the instance of Ii Hung Chang,
to preserve the Chinese empire is nothing
than crOnpinp in n of
arrangement already made by our govern
ment with the others named for neutraliza-
ton of the southern provinces of China, in
accordance with the urgent plea of the
viceroys of the provinces in that section.
Arranging Tor transportation.
General MacArthur's anxiety about the
conditions in the Philippines is indicated
in his dispatch to the department this
morning by the statement that he has or
dered the large transports on the Philip
pine station back to the United States in
order to expedite the transfer of troops to
the Philippines. The Sherman is the only
one of the large troOpShips now in the Phil
ippines, but the Logan is In Chinese waters
and the Thomas is due at Manila on the
18th instant. General MacArthurs message
is taken to mean that these vessels will be
sent back to the United States as soon as
possible
The transport Grant. which left San
Francisco on the LIST instant, with two
sHuadrons of the 9th Cavalry and bat
talon of marines, Is due at Nagasaki about
the Both instant. She will undoubtedly
tinue her voyage to Taku, where the troops
she carries are much needed. The balance
of the 5000 troops ordered to the Philip
pines to relieve the volunteer army will be
forwarded as rapidly as possible between
now and Christmas.
The following schedule of transports sail
ing from San Francisco and their capacity
has been prepared in the office of the quar-
termaster general:
July 16-Sumner, $40 men.
August MEADE, $50 men
August 16-Haucock 100 men.
September Warren, 1.2SO men.
September 1s-Themas. Ito men.
October 1-Grant, L 300 men. '-~
October 16-Sheridan, 1,93O men.
November 1-Sufnner. $40 men
In addition to these vessels 1t is ex-
pected that the Sherman and Logan will
also be returned to this country at once to
assist In the transfer of regular troops to
the Philippines. But neither of them will
be available for that service for at least
forty-five days, both being on the other side
of the ocean.
Naval Reinforcements.
Secretary Long shows how the navy is
spending to the call for reinforcements in
China by ordering 800 marines to be as
sembled from the several navy yards and
hurried across the Pacific. 1t is significant
that these are the first military forces to be
sent dlIectly tne b0lteu States 10
China without instructions to stop at Nag
asaki for orders. The marines will make
up force of $50 men, the department
already has given orders for the equipment
of 80 marines for similar service. They
will be sent out on the first army transport
available for the service.
MINISTER WI CABLES TO SHANGHAI
Makes known That Liberal Reward
Will Re Paid for Rescue of Americans
The Chinese minister, Mr.. WI Ting Fang,
who called upon recently by Mrs. l..
A. Crandall and Miss Carrie Harrison of
this city and consulted regarding measures
to rescue Americans in Pekin, especially
Minister Conger and suite has written the
following letter to the ladies':
CHINESE LEGATION, July 8, 1900.
Mrs. L. A. Crandall and Miss Harrison:
Dear Madams: When you called at the
legation yesterday and asked me If 1 would
make known in China an offer Of reward
from American friends for the rescue of
Minister Conger and his suite from their
perlous situation in Pekin. I pointed out
to you the impracucability Of communicat-
ing the announcement effectively to those
Chinese in Pekin who may be able dare
to attempt a rescue.
After your departure I thought over the
matter more carefully, and as 1 am as
anxious as any one else for the safety of
Minister Conger and his suite, and to leave
no stone unturned in the effort to effect
their rescue, I cabled yesterday to a high
Chinese official in Shanghai, requesting him
to make known by the best means possible
and publish broadcast In Pekin and north
China that liberal reward is offered by the
American people for Minister Conger and
his suite and their delivery to a place of
(Signed WI TING FANG.
Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Pleni-
potentiary.
To the above Communication the follow
ing reply was sent by Mrs. Crandall and
Miss Harrison:
WASHINGTON. D, c., July 10, 1900.
Mr.. WI Ting Fang. envoy extraordinary
and minister plenipotentiary, Chinese
Sir: Your estimable letter of July is
| received We are deeply grateful for the
| cablegrams you have. thought proper to
| send to your people. We are sure that we
| may add that the entire people of our
country join us in thanking you for your
| efforts. The favorable comment of the
| press indicates the universal appreciation
| Of our offer and your prompt action. Re-
I Call