The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-06-11
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PARIS, JUNE 9-The grave situation
i'm China which has developed this week
monopolzes the attention of the political
world and has thrown a shadow over
questions of minor interest, even i'm clud-
ing the Transvaal. Paris and its politi-
clans admit the seriousness of the condi-
tion around Pekn, and apprehensions are
expressed lest it lead to International
complications.
The greatest clement Of danger in the
situation is generally felt to be the dou-
ble duel for supremacy proceeding be-
tween Russia and England, Russia and
Japan. The sympathies of Frenchmen are
naturally with their ally, Russia. The
next few days, IL is expected, will bring
forth important events. 1t is not thought
that England Is likely at the present mo-
ment when her hands are fully Occupied
with South Africa, to take any steps to
produce an Anglo-Russan collision; but
she is firmly believed here to be behind
Japan, and her support may encourage
the latter to adopt such a policy will
eventuate in hostiites with Russia, for
which appdrcnt!l. the Japanese are itch
ing. The action of the United States ac-
in the situation, and advices from Wash
ington are closely followed here with
view of gaining therefrom a clear indi-
cation as to whether America will act
lindererdcttly in her dealings WI'h the
Chinese government. Her friendly rela-
tions with both Russia and England fa-
vor the impression that she will endeaVot
to steer an independent course, but will,
at the same time, if compelled by the
force of et.nts, reluctantly join japan
and England. At the foreign office no at
tempt is made TO conceal the anxiety
which prevails; but while the eliag can
not be aid to be optimistic, it is hoped
the storm gathering about the Chinese
Empire will be wathered
The following statement is furnished the
Associated Press by a representative Of
the foreign Office as expressing the views
of the French government:
"The situation is undoubtedly very SER
iOus and unless the Chinese government
rouses itself to a thorough appreciation
of the dangers threatening it's very CX-
istence at the present moment, it is diff
ticult to force what will be the outcome.
Our cable advices leave the condition Of
affairs still Somewhat obscure but it is
evident that the Pekin government must
act promptly and vigorously if il is to
stamp out the rebellion. Despite the
stories of defeats of the Chinese troops,
we still think the army is sufficiently
strong to suppress the insurrection, but it
must act at once. In the meantime we
intend to cooperate with the other pow
ers in taking such measures as are nee
essary to safeguard our. countrymen and
their properties. Our minister and admir-
/ al have been instructed to take this
course. Our interests are identical with
/, those of the United States and there is
, every reason to believe we shall act in
unison during the present cvrisis The
/ aim of both is to act purely in defense
, of the lives and interests of our compat-
riots which are now in such peril Japan
is certainly very strong on the sea, but
on land It is quite a different matter. we
are hopeful tina tthe trouble will blow
over through resolute action by the
Chinese government"
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