The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-13
CHINA'S OBJECT.
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friendly relations so existing between
the two countries
1T is evident that there can be no
general negotiation between China and
the powers so long as the ministers OF
the powers and the persons under their
protection remain in their present posi-
ton of restraint and danger, and that
the powers can not cease their emorts
for the delivery of these representatives
in which they are constrained Dy the
highest consideration of national honor
except under an arrangement adequate
to accomplish a peaceabse dehVerance
I'VE are ready to enter into an agree
rnent between the powers and the chi
nese government for cessation OF hos
tile demonstrations on condition tnar
sufficient body of forces composing the
relief expedition shall be permitted to
enter Pekfn unmoleSted and to escort
the foreign ministers and residents back
to Tien Tsin, this movement being pro-
vided for and secured by such arrange
mants and disposition of troops as shall
be considered satisfactory by the gen
erals commanding the forces composing
the relief expedition
Assistant Secretary of State"
The text of this reply to the over
lures communicated by Minister Wa
was teiegraphed last night TO the rep
resentatives of the United States for
communication TO the governments of
the powers cooperating in the relief
movement.
course had already become pretty well
but the announcement of the
text Of the message disclosed the firm
policy which the United States has
adopted. The Importance of the action
taken by this government lies to a con-
siderable extent in the wording of the
message. China had made overtures for
peace. and had thus opened the way for
A possible compromise or for further di-
plona ics teInporizing. The United
States in it's response lays down certain
specific preliminar1es to any peace over
ture Including an entirely new demand,
from the allied column shall be allowed
to enter Pekin <unopposed and conduct
the members Of the legations and their
followers from the Chinese capital to
Tisn- Tsin. While this last demand might
have been inferred from the previous re-
lection by the United States of the pro-
posaI for Chinese escort it is now put
forward as an exact and unaiterabie de-
mand which China must accept uncon-
ditionally if she hopes ito stay the ad-
vance eof the international forces or
hopes even to have considered any other
conditions Of peace which she may de-
sire to put forward to the offended pow
eIs. r.,
The reply was sent to Ii Hung Chang
through Minister WI last night and as
there are not the delays in conmunicat-
ing with him similar to those in dealing
with Pekfn, it may be expected that
China S peace envoy will be acquainted
States
a member of the cabinet stated today
that no consider a ton would be given
promises of the Chinese government I'M
til the demands that have been made by |
this government are actually and fully
complied with. we have made our de- |
mands on the Chinese government" said |
this official, in very, definite language |
and in view Of that. governments per-
sistent failure to meet them, although |
certainly fully underst anding them, mere !
promises will now be considered.
Nothing, as I see it, will stop the |
march of the relief force to Pekin, ex- |
eept the. actual delivery of our people |
now there. Unless they are put into |
our hands Immediately the allied forces |
Will continue on into the Chinese capt. |
tai without any unnecessary delay. This |
peace -edict4- however. looks as if the |
Chinese were about ready to yield. /
They probably will be disposed to take |
any steps necessary to save their sacred |
city from foreign intrusion"
The war department was in receipt |
of q dispatch from General Chaffee, |
which was said to have been badly |
in transmission, but so far as |
it had been deciphered, it seemed to
contain nothing of startling import.
The arrival of the transport Sumner
at Nagasaki was announced at the war
and was hailed with con- /
that the portion of the Fifteenth in
fantTy, which she carries, will soon be
available to reinforce General Chat |
fee. The large force of surgeons. !
nurses and hospital attendants on the |
ship also win be a welcome addition to
the force now on shore in China
General Barry, from whom the dis |
patch was received, is General Mac |
Arthu's chief of staff. He goes on the
Indiana to Taku to inspect that port |
with a view to determining its avail |
ability as a Chinese base of supply |
After that he will proceed to Manila
"
LACK OF HARMONY.