The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-08-21

VIII land. About ION French os
nave arrived at Hong Kong destined
hof shanghai, and German shins are now
on thelr way to the same point.
ne herman, French and Russian
large DAfaires called separately at
e otate department today. The s;tua-
Non was discussed but no changes de-
N'opeu. The general policy of the Gov
eminent towards China heretofore has
oeen made known both to General Chat
Zee and to Minister Conger. and it was
stated authoritatively tonight that there
was 10 necessity of sending these off
cldis additional instructions on the sub
Jcct. The fact is emphasized by Ad-
mlhlstration officials that the policy of
the Government is succinctly stated in
secretary Hays note of July third and
that nothing can be added to that docu-
therein stated.
-FOUR distinct purposes were laid down
IN this declaration, viz:
The purpose of the President is, as it
mas been heretofore, to act concurrently
with the other powers.
FIRST. In opening up communication with
fekln, and rescuing the American off,
Gals, missionaries and other Americans
who are in danger.
Secondly. In affording all possible pro-
lection everywhere in China, to Ameri-
can life and properly.
Thirdly. In guarding and protecting all
legitimate American interests, and,
Fourthly, in aiding to prevent a spread
vi the disorders to the other provinces
OF the empire and a recurrence Of such
disasters.
II can be stated authoritatively that
fho
lne foregoing declarations stand today
as they did on the day they were enun-
GATED. The Government considers that
the first purpose enumerated, namely
opening up communication with Pekin
and rescuing the American officials, mis-
slonaries, and other Americans who are
IN danger is now achieved. There may
be details OF this rescue still to be car
RED out, but no doubt is entertained
that the rescue will be ACCOMPLISHED
mat leaves the three remaining pur-
poses set forth, still to be carried out,
and these are chiefly in the line of re-
storing order, quiet, and security to the
disturbed country.
Even with the Chinese capital occupied
by the allied forces, it is realized that
there is still serious business for the
forces inside the city. While they have
preached the outer walls, which encir-
SiS lis eutlle CITY, yet JnorC are walls
within walls, and it remains to be seen
whether an attempt will be made to en-
ter the imperial city forming a distinct
section of Pekin proper. The inner walls
are comparatively light, however, not
being above twenty feet high, and the
military authorities say they cannot
Withstand even light artillery, if there
was any disposition to breach them.
Moreover, as the allied troops have
preached the great outer wall so feet
high, and far more formidable than the
inner walls. they would have compare
lively little difficulty in moving where
the commanders desired inside the city
Aside from the question of the with
drawal of troops from China there is the
further question of the withdrawal O
troops from Pekin. Both of these ques-
tons are for the present in allegiance
pending definite news from General Cha
fee and Minister Conger. Certainly
there can be no immediate Withdrawal
from PCkin, and the Government is ye
to learn what plans will be devised fol
cscorting the legationers and the sever
al thousand native Christians to tn,
coast.