The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-09-08
MINISTER W. CALLED
TO WASHINGTON.
Cnderstood lie Was Sent for to Tell
something of Personnel Of China's
Pence Commf ssi0n.

Something of Personnel Of China's
Peace Commission.
WASHINGTON. Sept. Minister WI
arrived In Washington from Cape May
this afternoon and, although II was near
the close Of the official day he proceed
ed directly TO the state department. 1t
r. understood that he had received an
intimation that the department officials
were DESTROYS Of comforting with him,
hence lifs return to Washington.
For nearly an hour the minister was
cioseted with Acting Secretary Hill and
Assistant Secretary Adee. the door being
locked meantime, and not even the mes
sengers allowed entrance. None OF the
parties to the conference was communica-
tive as 70 the result but at its conclus-
lon Or. Hiil repaired to the White House
with n portfolio well filled with papers.
For several hours preceding the min
listers visit Acting Secretary Hill and
Assistant Secretary Adee had been en-
gaeed IN conference. and IL was gath
cred that the negotiations relative 70
China were approaching another phase
and that another pronouncenent OF some
kind was in preparation
The fact is recalled that when the
United States made It's response to the
Russian note. on the 10Th, the oni-
4 Nv Weeks tine Tine would be required to de-
end OF that time II would be definitely
whsahsr or 10, the sToeps Tsae
period OF time has now elapsed. The re.
ports from the European chancellories In
dictate that officially at least this impor-
greatest deliberatlon and at least anoth-
er week and probably more time. may be
consumed in framing the last OF the
answers to the Russian note.
Another Forward MOVEMENT.
Meanwhile our government. has pretty
GaA al a.. - IA n
towards this last proposition OF each and
All Of the powers interested in the Chi
rese question II may be that this
which 10 base another forward movement
and perhaps In this case an independent
movement by the United states toward
ana and '; she settlement with With China which
the government has had In mind since
the. beginning 81 the trouble
believed iin iv 70 have been In inspired by de-
sire 20 learn something OF the personality
Of the Chinese notables whose names
have been suggested as proper to const r.
which may be named TO arrange . set
tiemcnt OF the difficulties. Mr.. WI IL an
ardent adherent Of IL Hung Chang:
personnel OF the American commission
In case the peace negotiations should be
intrustcd TO such a body. and the names
Il, recent years all have been canvassed.
Included IN the list Is the name Of John
w. Foster. but y fs regarded as much
Il 0 these 'I nssotiasions Il viii Be in his
old place ss representative Of the
Chinese. government He was associated
With u Hung Chang during the peace
enese war. ana II II said that Earl ii
mas high sense OF appreciation OF his
work for China thcn.
Dearth ~ Infermation.
There was a dearth Of information from
cna ss"s sa,s al Ssns i Pssna
indicating that couriers are still EN-
plcycd 70 close the telegraph limo of
accumulation between Tientsin and Pc
king. This dispatch made no further
mention of the military situation and II
was inferred that affairs In Picking re-
Ths message commends Col. Aaron q.
DagKett Fourteenth United Mates In
fAntry, Tor his gallantry at Yangtsun.
and for hi. gallantry and excellent
* IT. psr 81 as Ss ssa e. II ns ss sn
Srisassr 's ssnsrs I ~ coz pa ans
@ nss Month, q 0sors a 70
brigadier general. Gen; Chaffce states.
Col DasGett will gladly accept retire.
ment Immediately.
Oalciala Are silent.
II this government IL taking any meas.
family 70 Pekinx. The responsible officials
decline 70 make any statement ON tho sub
teet. Such astep, however. on the part
of the Chinese officfals Il II pointed out,
would be highly desirable, and might bs
an important factor In facilitating thu
progress OF the negotiations for peace
fui settlement Of The existing troubles.
with the responsible heads ~ The Chinese
empire a. the capital city In direct COM
munication with the representatives OF thu
allied powers, much more satisfactory re-
cults could he accomplished than by ne
gotiations through suhordinstes,
Nothing came 70 the state department
from Consul General 3oodnow at Shang-
hal confrmatnry OF the press report tina.
IL Hung Chang had asked for an Ameri
can escort 70 Picking In the absence OF
confirmation Of auch rumor, the ofn-
ciair here prefer NOT to make any state
ment as to the reception of such re-
quest.
Improved Conditions.
Tho situation at Annoy, China. being ap
parently cleared up considerably, the navy
department today instructed Admiral
Rsmsy 20 dispose as he deems beat Of the
xunhuAt castlue which was sent 10 thai
port some DAYS ago, whom Japan landed
marines. The Caetine was on her way Ia
the Ca,ite naval station whom the troubles
at Annoy Threatened 90 became acute and
was diverted TO the latter place 10 look
out for American interests.
The statement waa made tonight that
no new note had been sent ia tho powers
ON tho Chinese situation The United
states, animated solely with tho purpose
OF having an early settlement ~ tbs Chi
nssn question:. pshreferS that the allles
shenid remain ln Fcking nstii a settle
Grated that should any nation Withdraw
Its troops. then oar government will a.