The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-08-30

pose on the part OF TIE principal pCWHtHs
I'm order that the United States govern
ment may know how far It may go con-
sistent1y in the explanation Of the COM
mon programme.
Much Has Been Achieved.
Most OF the objects had IN view by the
president when he made answer 70 the
Chinese governments appeal and began
the campaign upon Picking have been
achieved. Two others remain to be Sc
cured. namely. the safeguarding OF Amer
ican interests for the future. and some
proper guarantee for decentralization for
the expenses of recent operations and
losses OF American citizens. Some plan
by which the objects can be attained by
the United States. IN common with SINH
lar objects by the other powers engaged
in China, Is thought feasible.
Incidental TO this main purpose several
phases Of the problem are attracting spe-
cial attention. Thus, the suffciency OF
II Hung chsng's credentials as a peace
envoy, or rather OF the ability Of the EN-
peror Of China 20 accredit any ono thus.
IL matter OF International consideration.
The United States must not only satisfy
itself Of LIS competency. but ~ must con-
yey solid assurances on that point 10 con-
vince some Of the other powers. the pur-
pose Of which, perhaps. would not be best
served by speedy termination OF nos
tilities in China.
To simplify Issues.
II was the general understanding that
the outcome Of tofays cabinet meeting
would be the adoption OF policy by the
administration that would tend TO sim
pity these issues. and at least bring to a
focus the varying aspirations OF the
powers. II this cannot be done. then the
question 70 be determined is whether or
NOT the United States shall proceed fur
Their, hand In hand with the allied forces.
II Is believed that this point is very near
n decision. our determination depending
upon the responses made by European ma
lions to our Inquiries The suggestion that
a conference be held OF the nations rep
resented In China In again revived as an
accompaniment OF this purpose. and II IL
pointed out that. with Special Commits
sioner Rockhill. Just about arriving on
Chinese soil. with Mumm Won Schwartz
ensteD, the German successor to Baron
Won Ketteler, already in China, with the
ministers resident In Pekine, and With
the high military and naval officials in
the Peiho valley. the material Is already
at hand for the gathering OF a conference
fully equipped TO deal with even so com
pick and difficult a problem as Is pre-
scented In the settlement OF Chinn's future.
Restoring Communications.
There are hopes that communication
with China, very much delayed of lace,
will be better. Consul Fowler. at Chefoo.
got a routine dispatch through today. Of
current date. and the navy department
has been Informed that the cable compa-
MES ship was about TO leave Shanghai
today 70 hay a direct cable connecting
Shanghai with Chefoo, one OF the weakest
links In the chain OF communication Mt
present.
These improved conditions as to the
opening OF communication between mill
tary and naval commanders and the au-
thorities here, have made II possible for
the latter to abandon the purpose. con-
ceived yesterday. OF employing naval YES
sells to convey by water messages be-
tween Shanghai and chefoo.
The attitude OF Germany was the sub
3ect OF much official discussion during
the day. and considerable new light was
thrown upon II. Early In the day the
German charge d'nffaires, Baron Speck
Won sternberg. had long conference
with Acting Secretary Adee. II Is un-
dcrstood that any question which may
have arisen as TO the future course OK
Germany IL met by reference TO an
cfficiai note by Count Won Bueiow. Ger
man minister Of foreign affairs, Issued on
July ~. which fuliy defined Germany's
purpose In China THIS note OF the Ger
man chancellor followed within ten days
Of Secretary Hays note to the powers ON
July Q. and In somewhat analogous In set
ting forth Germany's intentions. Count
Won Buelow's note said:
Germany's Atm iu China.
''our aim Is the restoration Of security
for persons and property. freedom OF ac-
ton for German subjects In China, the
rescue OF the foreigners heleagured In Pc
king. the ACCOMPLISHMENT OF security and
regular conditions under properly or
ganized Chinese government. and repara-
ton and satisfaction for the outrages
committed, We desire no partition Of
China. and seek no special advantages.
The imperial government Is imbued with
the conviction that the maintenance OF
the agreement between the powers IL
primary condition for the restoration Of
peace and order In China"
There Ia reason for believing that Ger
many holds today that the foregoing dec-
iaration h as effective as when u was
euunciatcd. and that any present consid-
Grafton Of Uermany'N purposes must be
viewed IN the light OF the fpfegoing spc-
eihe declaration Of policy. For that raa-
son the declaration, we desire no par
tltion - China, aud seek no special al
vantage" II said go clear away tho sas-
piciona that Germany has q tar-reaching
purpose of territorial acquisition In China
Count NoD Buaiows note further pointed
eat the scope u Gcrmany's military meas
urea IN China. stating that they win be
enabled 90 participate Ia the military ac-
tien IN manner corresponding with Ger
many's rnliiicai Importance. nv The re-
cent events 10 rhina the successful mis-
sion operations there. tho figurishing Ger
man trade nna economical enterprises are
mcusced Oar moral and material in-
tefents Ne mist protect"
Count won Waldcrsee's appointment fol-
lowed. and is sad to have boon quito
Within tho foregoing general declaration
Of gutieN
Attitude OF Italy.
The attitude ~ italy also has been Ao.
fned 10 statement by Marquis Vlscontl
Nrnoeta, minister ~ foreign Affairs. az
follows
The cabinet has nn present intentions
towards expansion er intrigue ip china
It's pfogFawme lH Ga mainfain perfect ac-
c0gd hetW con ITALY anH the other MOVERS
4 lest and gour troops represent the par
ticipNHau ~ italy tW enc common task
W. cannot leave entirely fo others the
protection nf cur national rights nor are
We aisinteJvstoa o. tho Work n mutual
Interest afFd cit ilHstina Witch the POW.
rrv are seeking tn carry an tN China"
n IS Hat3 that ne course of Austria viii
Ht practically identical 20 that ~ yse~
nauN owing tN ths close relations he