Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-09-07
ATTITUDE OF THE POWERS.
Late Information Comes Through
Our Minister at Paris.

Washington, Sept. THE latest eX-
preston as to the attitude of the pow
ers on the evacuation of Peking comes
from the United States ambassador at
Paris, General Horace Porter, who has
advised the authorities here that the at
titude of the French government is ia
vorable to the position taken by Russia.
Almost simultaneously with this dispatch
from General Porter came another from
the American charge d'aifaireS at Berlin,
giving the attitude of Germany on Rus
sia's proposal. This In substance states
that Germany, while anxious to avoid
friction between the powers, regards the
conditions at Pcking such as to require
the continued presence of German forces
there. Neither General Porter nor Mr..
Jackson gives the text of the answer,
but only the substance of the positions
taken by the two governments.
These two highly important cOmmuni-
cations bring the Chinese negotiations
to very advanced stage, though they
are not yet concluded. as all of the an
swers are not yet in. The German and
French answers, however, clearly indi-
cate the alignment of the powers 1t is
generally accepted that Germany's atti-
tude in favor. of remaining AT PckinG
will be concurrcd in by Italy and Aus
tria, as these two countries act with Ger
many ON political questions of general
nature. However, definite word has
been received here which clearly fore
shadows Austria's position in favor of
remaining at Peking.
Great Britnin's Position.
As to the position of Great Britain,
there is an absolute lack of official in
formation. though little doubt is enter.
tanned that since Germany has taken
the initiative Great Britain will follow
suit in favior of remaining at Peking.
The position of Japan likewise is lack
ing in defniteness. although it is believed
in the best posted quarters that if other
nations remain at Picking Japan will
deem it eXpedicnt to remain there also.
1t would seem from this that France
Is the only government to give concur
renee to the Russian proposition, nj.
though the United States has expressed
a purpose of following Russia's course
unless the other powers brought about a
modification of Russia's position. Thus
far Russia has not expressed any pur-
pose of modifying her original position.
1t was stated authoritatively yesterday
lDHI 1NUSSlu mas ubl Olutlth lht ht
parture of her minister or troops from
Peliing mp to this time, so far as the
United States government is advised. 1t
Is stated also that no new proposition
has been presented but that the question
is practically the same as when first pre-
sented-namcly, as to whether the
troops will remain or be withdrawn from
Peking.
The receipt of the communications from
Berlin and Paris brought about numerous
conferences between the president, Secre-
tary Root and Acting Secretary of State
Hill ana also between Mr.. Hill and Mr..
Adee 1t was gathered from these meet
ings that another note was being prepar-
ed by the United States but the authori-
ties did not feel disposed to give any in
king as to its nature, and it is quite prob.
uble that its final form will await the
consideration of the cabinet today.
The war department has received the
following from General Chaffee, dated
Peking, Aug. %:
"rhe officers and soldiers of the China
yelief expedition send thanks to the pres.
dent and secretary of war for message OF
congratulation.
Formal entry of the palace grounds