The Bemidji pioneer., 1900-09-06

Washin gton, Sept. 2. - The Russian
note relative to the withdrawal OF
Russia from China and the United
states response thereto were MADE
public yesterday by the state depart
ment after the cabinet had fully con-
sidered the expedieney OF SO doing.
The correspondence is unique in the
history Of diplomatic exchange.
may be said to illustrate q clever
move by which the United States goV-
eminent again has assumed the ieaa
In prescribing the policy Of the powers
respecting the Chinese trouble. This
was accomplished by the state de-
partment awaiting itself Of the Rus
sian note to address to the powers an
inquiry as to their policy, an answer.
to which can scarcely be avoided.
Various meanings may be placed upon
the statements Of the two principals 70
this correspondence Thus, On the one
hand, it may be noted that while iSu RUS
STA announces a purpose TO
Withdraw her Troops
from China, still, as to the occupying
force at Niu Chwang. a condition is at
tached that almost negatives the
propositions as to that point. Respect
ing our own attitude, it appears that
while believing the best course TO pur-'
sue is to remain in Peking, our gov,
ernment is still willing to withdraw.
Perhaps this means that IL there - 70
be separate action by the powers N
China, the United States proposes TO
deal with the situation with Tree
hand. 1t may be noted in connection
with our withdrawal statement that
whereas Russia proposes to Withdraw
from China, our offer Is TO Withdraw
only from Pelsing. A significant fact
In this connection is that Gen. Charee,
who is wen advised OF the situation.
having several days ago been directed
to prepare for Just such an emergency
as that precipitated BY the RUSSIAN
action, continues his
Preparation for Wfntering
the American troops in China. IN
deed, unless the men are afloat and out
of the Pei no within the next six weeks
they are likely to remain In China per-
force, being icebound. Gen. Chaffee
was further advised yesterday Of the
developments in the situation, COM
per1dious statement Of points in the
Russo American correspondence being
cabled to him for lis. guidance. As
bearing further on the prospects Of the
future 1t may be noted that the war
department officials state that the gov
eminent has not considered the ques-
ton of evacuation Of China. It is
scarcely expected that even with aid
.sof the cables 4 sIEs.ssErs n Il N
Complete Accord ~
can be reported upon this last propo.s
sition Immediately. Up to the close of
the official day only two connaunica-.
lions had been received In consequence
Of our last note. One was from the
British foreign Office. through the
American embassy, stating that Lord
Salisbury was absent from London
and merely promising consideration
for the note. The German response
was through Mr.. Jackson, and was
equally inconclusive. Indicating wish
on the part OF the German government
for time to consider the proposition.
The officials here say that they are
satisfied that Japan atsleast Is fully in
accord with our objects as set out IN
the note. and are expecting an early
answer from the government OF that
country France has not been heard
from on this point. her last communi-
cation relating entirely to the mat,
ter Of Iii Hung Chang's status.