The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-14
NEARING The END.
Foreign Minister Reports Pro-
gress in Chinese Matter.
Most. OF the Minor Points Are
Disposed Of.
FEWER DIFFERENCES
n. T...-.ru.Ao..A
EVER DIFFERENCES
On Important Points Than
We're Anticipated.
Emperor William States the
Situation to the Reichstag.

ministers was held today, at the con-
clusion of which there was a general ex-
preston of qualification at the progress
made toward reaching settlement. 1t
was stated that most of the minor points
had been disposed Of and that an agree
ment had been reached upon several es-
sential questions. The meeting disclosed
fewer differences over important points
than was expected, which is largely due
to the fact that the ministers have re-
ceived definite Instructions from their
home governments.
United States Minister Conger said he
was encouraged to believe that PROPOSE
tions would be ready to be submitted to
the Chinese plenipotentiarieS at an
earlier date than he had heretofore
hoped. The ministers will meet again
today.
Reliable information from Nieu
Chwang indicates a disturbed condition
of affairs there. Robbers and pirates
are harrying the region and paralyzing
commerce. The Russians are making an
no effort to suppress the troubles except
along the railway.
The weather is becoming colder, with
nightly frosts, but the supply Of fuel IS
good and the troops are not suffering.
KAISER TALKS ON CHINA
Berlin, Nov. 14-The reichstag reas-
sembled today. The speech from the
throne dwelt at considerable length on
the events in China which have excited
pie, saying:
'FanaticaI hate and dark superstition.
melted by unScrupulous. advisers of the
court, have driven misguided, masses Of
Chinese to acts of atrocity against the
outposts of western civilization and
Christian worship dwelling peacefully
in their midst.
MY minister died at the hands of
an assassin, in a urageous attempt to
overcome the rising peril The for
eigners at the capital saw themselves
threa tened, life and limb. These things
of horror united the civilized commu
nifty, where otherwise there was a d1
vergence. All nations against which the
unparalleled onslaught was directed
drew closer. Their sons fought with one
mind, shoulder to shoulder, even as
wonder standards float side by side. So
the governments show themselves IN
council, united with the sole wish to re-
store an orderly state of things speed
iIy as possible and, after the punishment
of the chief culprits, avert a recurrence
in the future of such disturbance OF
the peace of the world.
In announcing that the relations of
Germany with all the powers are good,
the speech recalls his majesty's sorrow
at the assassination of King Humbert Of
Italy saying he was my ally and dear
friend, who fell victim to a damnable
Outra ge.
The speech then proceeds:
4 would sooner have consulted the
reichstag on the measures in China, but
for the necessity of prompt action and
the difficulty of furnishing reliable in
formation. Whenever the reichstag
could form decisions, or estimate the
expenditure required, the government
felt confident that the representatives
would not refuse their subsequent sane
ton to the necessary expenditure.
Turning to domestic matters his ma
jesty said that in consequence of the
natural growth of the revenue and the
increased taxation voted last session,
more abundant funds were available in
almost every branch of life in the en-
pire, especially for measures for the
benefit of workers and for the defense of
the country. A customs tariff. he added
would probably be laid before the
Bundesrath during the present session
The speech concluded by announcing
various bills which would be introduced.
The ceremony of opening the reichstag
occurred at noon in the Knights Hall of
the Schloss, in the present of the emper-
or.
RUSSIA THREATENED WITH RUIN.
St. Petersburg, Nov. 1.-THE ROssiya
has made the original discovery that the
Chinese troubles threaten to ruin the
Russian empire" If the powers, it il
added continue their present policy Chi
ma will be unable to pay money in
demnity and consequently the pOF-erS
will demand and secure mining, rail-
road and commercial concessions which
spheres of influence and ultimately into
the partition of China, in spite Of the
assurances of the powers to the contra
ry. The Chinese it is further asserted
indignant Will emigrate to Siberia and
the yellow horde will again 'precipi-
tate itself towards European Russia,
which will sink to the position of a sec
ond rank power. The other powers pro-
hably will be satisfied with this even
tuality. their interests being solely COM
The Move finds the situation worse
and says the powers must act independ-
entity. Henceforth, it asserts each pow
er must bear the responsibility Of its
own army. The paper adds:
while the ministers were in danger
there was some excuse for a conman-
der in chief, but after Russia freed Tien
Tsin and planted the first flag on the
walls of Pel1in, she wisely withdrew a
majority of her troops from Count Won
Waldersee's command. The other DOW
ers should closely define Won Walder-
sees functions
Continuing the Japanese Russia dis
cussion the Move says:
1.-The English journals in the japanese
ports are convinced the japanese can
easily vanquish the Russians. However
the English back down in the case Of
Port Arthur has opened japanese eyes.
The present campaign gave the armies
Of the two powers an opportunity to
learn, and esteem each other''
Several Of the papers take their cue
from the Move Erenrya and follows UP
its argument IN the same strain. The
Borse Gazette observes that s'aIi the ma
tiens are seeking a Japanese alliance
but Russia's alone is valuable" The
paper addsi Russia and Japan viii
dictate the future Of east Asia
REPLY TO ENGLISH CRITICISM
Washington. Nov, 1.-The rather Sc
we're criticisms of the English press up
an the attitude of the United States
government relative to the Chinese com-