Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1900-08-15
.CH|NA'S APPEAL USELESS
THE U. S. PAYS NO ATTENTION.
She Has Troubles, of Her Own-Many
Plans Come Up-Japan's objection
Myth-Russia's Legation Leaves
PelSin.

Washington, Aug l2.-It is stated offi-
cially that this government will pay no
attention whatever to the latest appeal
from China, transmitted in the form of a
memorial from the southern viceroys, beg
gang the United States to use its influence
against the landing of British troops in the
langtse valley. This memorial was trans
nitted to the state department this morn
ing by the Chinese minister, Mr.. Wa. 1t
urged on this government the serious
consequences that would follow the land
ing of Il British force at Shanghai and rep
resented that the preparations already
made had induced panic among the resi-
dent Chinese and would paralyze CONNER
cial activity in that part OF the empire
almost as much us Il formal declaration OF
war by Great Britain.
This government decided, however, that
not only would it be entirely out OF its
province to interfere with the British
program in southern China which was be-
ing carried forward by Admiral Seymour
on the ground with the full knowledge OF
local conditions, but, in view OF China
present attitude and the lack up to date OF
even an acknowledgment of our latest
demand concerning the safety OF our min
ster the United States was not inclined
to shoulder any of China's troubles with
Great Britain nor any other OF the powers.
Consequently the appeal of the vlceroys
will be ignored. 1t is possible that the COM
mnication from Minister WI may be
turned over to the British government for
lis information, on the general friendly
principle that has been adopted by the
powers of keeping each other informed of
the various developments in the situation.
Even this step, however, has not been de-
cided upon yet and will be left to the judg-
ment OF the president.
The course of such negotiations as out
lined by diplomat conversant with Pekin
Guild be along the following general lines
The first move would be for truce on
both sides, during which hostilities would
be suspended. But it is recognized the
powers would insist as the first condi-
ton of the truce that the initial action
under it would be the rescue of the min
listers and all other foreigners at Pekin.
To accomplish that, it is stated by this
diplomat, the most advisable course would
be to have the international column pro-
coed to point about two miles outside
the east gate of the imperial city and there
camp, with a distinct assurance from the
commander that no assault on the city
would be made. This east gate is the near
est point to the place where Minister Con-
ger and all the other ministers and for
eigners are now located, it being one and a
half miles from their compound. The in
ternational forces could then wait for tine
imperial government to deliver the for
eigners to the camp of the allied forces.
1t was stated by the diplomat who out
lined this plan that 1t was entirely feasible,
and that at the present emergency it was
essential that some such means of meet
ing the complexities should be devised.
1t is realized the suggested plan would
be hazardous and open to objection but it
is said to have the fewest features of sub
stantial objection.
In connection with the proposed landing
of Admiral Seymour's force it may be said
that the report of Japan's objection to
this move is without official confirmation
here.
Terrible PrivatiOns.
"Chefoo, Aug. 12.-Bureau of Naviga-
ton, Washington, d. c.: Taku, Aug. o.
Challee telegraphs from front: Sixth Yang
Isun occupied Casuanues about sixty
wounded. Many were Frustrated by heat
and fatigue; next move is yet unknown.
The general commanding the English at
the front telegraphs:
"'We marched from Peitsang nine miles
toward Yang Tsun, when we formed for
an attack with the Americans on the right
and the Russians on the left. After rapid
advance of three miles under hot rifle
and shell fire our troops carried the first
line of defense. Casualties were about so
killed or death from sunstroke.'
"REMEY."
The chief interest in the Chaffee dis
patch as made public by the navy depart
ment is tho indication that the American
command was "a the thick of the fiqf,t at
the capture OF important town Of Gang
TsungS the sference to the death gom
sunstro paics ed that the intert dal
forces u Undergoing terrible priv ions
from If pi Al weather along the i;ho
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