Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-06
WOULD STAY IN PEK|N
Attitude of the German Government
Made Known.
OTHER POWERS SAID TO APPROVE
Military Situation at Chinese Cap
itaI Unchanged.


on the Russian proposal for the evacuation
of Pekin has been made known to the au-
tfror,ties here. 1t comes in communica-
tion from the American charge d 'affaires at
Berlin. Mr.. William jackson, and with
clearness sets forth the German position
In substance it states that Germany is de-
sirous of avoiding friction between the pow
ers but that she considers the conditions at
Pekin such TO require the retention of
German forces there.
The statement of Germanys views IS
made in such form as to be taken as con-
elusive, representing Germany's purpose
not to withdraw her troops from Pekn,
even though Russia should carry out her
purpose to withdraw. II is said to be more
in the line Of simple announcement than
of argument or answer 1t is presumed
that 1t reflects the views made known by
Germany to Russia.
There Is no definite information as to the
attitude Of any other country. but there IS
reason to believe the German position in
favor Of remaining at Pekin finds strong
sympathetic approval at other European
capitals, and that II will be the basis of
like action from other powers. If indeed
they have not already made known their
position favorable to remaining at Pekin
another Step Mny He Taken.
Without doubt the developments Of the
past twentyfour hours are regarded as
important by the State Department and
perhaps this German note, taken in con-
nection with the fresh response, which,
while not positive in terms as the Ger
man note Is still full OF significance has
determined the State Department to take
another forward step in the negotiations.
There signs today of activity and
OF consultation between the officials and
even of a conference between the Presi-
dent and Acting Secretary Hill, which
seemed 10 mark the preparation Of another
note from the United States on the SUBJ
ject OF the Chinese troubles.
Military Reports Received.
Reports TO the military conditions in
Pekin came 10 Washington today from
three sources. namely, from General Chat
fee. from General Barry. his chief OF staff.
and finally from Minister Conger. Each of
them Indicated that quiet still prevailed in
Pekin, and that the troops are meeting
with opposition in their occupation. all
are silent 10 the political situation there.
General Barry is going to Manila TO carry
out his original orders assigning him to
duty a. chief of staff 10 General Mac
Arthur, finding that he is not needed by
General Chaffee in that capacity. General
Wilson will probably be assigned by Cen
eral Chaffee TO the command of the Ameri-
can contingent holding the base at Taku
and Tien Tsn in the event that all the
American troops not retired from Pekin
In the event, however, that an agreement
is reached on the basis of the German pro-
posal to maintain at the Chinese capital
limited force representing each of the pow
ers, General Wilson may be assigned to
this command, while General Chaffee him
self commands the main body Of the Ameri-
can troops, which will be wintered at Tien
Tsin Taku. unless there is a general
Withdrawal
Mr. RockhiIl at Shanghai.
General Barry reports that Special Com
missioner RockEil is still at Shanghai. lie
finds himself unable 10 make his way 10
Pekin as expeditiously as he had hoped
owing 70 the lack of transportation facin-
ties. The completion of the cable from
Shanghai 10 Talsu, via Chefoo marks an
end 10 the tampering with messages by the
Chinese telegraph officials, If there has
been such Telegraphic communication
from Shanghai 10 Pekin Is now entirely In
the hands of the Eastern Extension Com
pany far Tien Tsin and thence 70
Pekin in the hands of the internationals.
Will lie In the cutting of wires between the
las; named points.
Departure of the Ministers.
As result % the definite information now
coming IN on the attitude OF the various
powers, IL is said that a new consideration
has arisen. namely. whether the ministers
shall remain at Pekin along with the troops
II appears to be generally accepted that the
troops OF some. If not all of the powers
will remain at the Chinese capital But
this Is on the ground that the military force
10 necessary to preserve order There is no
such necessity for continuing the presence
OF the foreign ministers so that the nego-
tiations now taking into consideration
the departure OF the ministers even should
the troops be retained.
II is said that the ministers could conduct
their negotiations with better advantage at
Tien Tsin than al Pekin and that their de-
parture from the Chinese capital would be
an additional emphasis of the powers in
China's course. Moreover, from a per-
sonai standpoint. the departure from Pekin
would doubtless be welcome relief after
their peril and vicissitudes there
General Chanee.s Df.patcb.
The following Is the text OF General Chat
fees message;
TAKU. China.
Washington:
Pekin, IS. The officers and soldiers OF
the China relief expedition send thanks to
the President and Secretary of War for
message of congratulation. Formal entry
OF the palace grounds made today at S
O'Clock. salute of twenty-one guns being
fired al the south and north gates; troops
OF all nations participated, the United
States by a battalion $50 strong composed
OF details from each organization present
at taking of city; palace vacant. with ex-
ceptton OF about 300 servants: General
Barry for Manila today; Danish cable Shang-
hal to Taku opened for business. connected
vain our wire. CHAFFEE.
General Barry's Dispatch.
General BarTy's dispatch is as follows.
Telegram received September @, 1900
TAKU.
Adjutant General. Washington:
All quiet Pekin. Supplies promptly un-
loaded. forwarded when dispositions deter
mined all supplies received: troops COM