The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-07
FRANCE WILLING
TO WITHDRAW
But Germany Declines to
Leave Pekln.
THE BRITISH POLICY
VIII Probably be in Line With Ger
many's Action.
NEW NOTE IN PREPARATION.
No Inklins of It's Nature Was
Given Out by tile ofcials-Boxers
Continue TO Cut Telegraph Line
Between Pckin and Tiem
Tsin Iseinforcements
Ponrin. In.
NEW NOTE IN PREPARATION.
(By Associated Press.

(By Associated Press
WASHINGTON, Sept. 6.-The latest ex-
preston as to the attitude of the Powers
on the evacuation Of i'ekin, comes from
the United States Ambassador at Paris
General Horace Porter, whoshas advised
the authorities here that the attitude Of
the French Government is favorable to the
proposition of Russia. Almost simulta-
neously with this dispatch from General
Porter came another from the American
Charge 'Affaires at Berlin, giving the
attitude Of Germany on Russia's proposal
ms. III stli,staiise, states that Germany,
while anxious to avoid any friction be-
tween the Powers. regards The conditions
AT Pekin such as to require the continued
presence of German forces there
Neither General Porter nor Mr.. jackson
give the text Of the answers.
The German and French answers. how
ever, clearly indicate the alignment of the
Powers. It is generally accepted that the
German attitude in favor of remaining at
Pekin will be concurred in by Italy and
Austria. Definite word has been received
here that Austria favors remaining at
Pekin.
AS 10 the purposes Of Great Britain, there
is an absolute lack Of official information.
though little doubt is entertained that since
Germany has iaken the initiative Great
Britain will follow suit in favor Of re-
naming at Pekin.
The position of Japan is likewise lacking
in defin.teness, although ii is believed in the
best posted quarters that if other nations
remain at Pekin, Japan will deem it eX-
lledienI to remain there afso
NO NEW PROPOSITION.
Ii would seem from this that France is
tht. only Government 10 give concurrence
to the Russian proposition, although the
United States has expressed a purpose OIL
following Russia s course, Unless the sother
Powers brought about a modification OF
Russia's position. Thus far Russia has
not expressed any purpose OF mool1yaag
her original position. 1t was stated au-
thor:tatively to-day that Russia has not
o,.daraa the departure of her minister or
troops from Pekin up to this time so far
as the United States Government is ad-
yised.
II ia stated also that no new proposition
has been presented, but that the question
is practically the same as when hrst pre-
sented, namely as to whether the troops
will remain or be withdrawn from Pekin
The receipt of the communications from
Berlin and Paris brought about numerous
conferences between the. President, Secre-
1ary Root and Acting Secretary OF e.ate7
Hill and also between Mr. tdl!i anu MI
Adee 1t was gathered from these meet,
ings that another note was being piepaie .l. ieo
by the United States, but the authorizes
did not feea disposed to give any lnfAiins
as to its nature and it is quite sorobapie
that its final form will await lne coh-
s.deration of the Cabinet tomorrow.
Ii HUNG'S. STATUS
Aside from the general question .,e
French Government is again collsiaei,n
the status of Lii Hung Chang, ana this ;
subject was brought TO sthe '4i s11eeii ~ -
the authorities here
There have been reports OF the prospect
tive detention of Lii Hung ShanS w Sase
he proceeded North. but the comthuiiic.,, ON mum a.
tions just to hand intimate tha1 iheie y -
he no Interference with his movements
ne ,cca,,,a hility as a peace commissioner
s1sn con1fnl;as to he q subject OIL oisss- oiseusSs'--
sion. there being a strong desire AZ al csi. -,
tain quarters not to include him on @l s1iie
Chinese COMMISSION -.
The military situation at Pekln remains
unchanged apparently General Si'ai
messages make it clear t.iat ne -. L.,
is prpceedsng upon the understahdlns ~ INC. ~
tho American troops are to WINTER ~
China. The American contingent ~ ~.
IA de- through the Imperial Idiaco Id si "s.
small probably in conformity a. VIZ a.A
ARRANGEMENT between the various NaT:.,s seina
manders in Pelkin that the force -
10 make the demonstration siiou.n ~
limited in number an order "
chance of looting.
It Is supposed here that tins - :,
tion was made to impress the Jfinese ..ss.. pso.
ne as a whole and not from any pi pil ie'ea.'
military necessity.
STILL CUTTING WIRES
An announcement from the =capie com
,,,n;es 1t,at the off-shore cable from sha1l-
+hai and Taku had been coInplssieu en- eli.
cnu,a e-ed the officials tlere IN the nope .ii.e
at last 1t would be possible 10 Ss'ilitn
cate with Pekn the same day 1hae sis q ms
sage was dispatched. ca,,a,o1
It appeared. however, rom ctr,
Rarrv,s report that the Boxers are s.ii, i,
cutting the wires between sIls1l isi ~
Pekin, and the messages rec's. receissu s.s.s.ss -
from the Chinese capital show no improve
mont In the rate of transmission over
those received before the completion OIL
the new cable.
1t Is said that the reinforcements OF
foreign trnops steadily pouring INTO Pek NJ.
hy way OF Taku and Tien Tsin VIII be abie
TO clear the line of communication COM
p!etely of these wire cutters and that tae
military telegraph lines will be Kept open,
giving rapid communication with the outer
werid
Mr.. Goodnnw has cabled from Sh angnai
that all of the marines We're With sapn
from Annoy last Friday, matter oi news
that has heen anticipated In the press
dispatches, but which Is recot,lai 4 tft.c.al.y
here for the first time. It appears that
the commander OF the Castine was IN
etfucteii not to land marines. SO the United
states was not represented In the land
Ing parties