Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-11
Forces Have Been Landed by Differ
ent Nations.
COMMUNICATION NOW WITH PEKING
Dispatches From Admiral kempff
and Minister Conget
PROJECTION PROM ISED

The following cablegram was received at
the Navy Department this morning from
Admiral Kempff at Taku:
Forces landed by different nations open
ing communication to Peking. Americans
Joined. KEMPFF.
Admiral kempff also reported the arrival
of the Monocacy at Taku this morning.
Minister Conger was also heard from
again this morning. 1t is fortunate that.
although direct telegraphic communication
between the foreign forces at Taku and
Tientsin and the foreign embassies and
legations at Peking is interrupted through
the cutting of the telegraph wires there
yet remains channel open between the
diplomats at Peking and their home govern
ments via overland wire to Shanghai. and
then by cable. 1t is also possible through
this roundabout way for a connection to be
kept up between the foreign diplomats and
their naval commanders at Taku.
Temporary Protection Promised.
Mr.. Conger's telegram this morning was
to the effect that the Pao Ting Flu mis-
sionaries safe up to the present; that
the Chinese government has sent troops
there and promises ample protection to the
mission, though 1t is not thought that this
protection will insure permanent safety.
According to Mr.. Conger, it Is impossible
at this moment to send any foreign forces
from Peking to Pao Ting Flu.
Mr. Conger's doubt as to the permanence
of the Chinese ability to protect the mis-
sions is in line with his previous express
sions of opinion, indicating belief in his
mind that the few Chinese generals who
are disposed to protect the foreigners are
to be overcome by the element at the Chi
nese court which is favorable to the Box
erS.
Attitude of the United States.
Persistent Misrepresentation of the atti-
tude of the United States government re-
specting the Boxer" troubles warrants an
other statement. even at the risk of tire
some iteration of the attitude of the United
States government. 1t can be stated posi-
lively therefore that up to this point not
the first step has been taken toward send
ing any TROOPS from Gen MacArthurS $
army in the Philippines to China. 1t was
decided last week that none of the troops
could be spared. if wanted, and that none
would be spared even if they could be, for
such purpose in the present aspect of the
Chinese trouble.
Mr. Conger did ask for further instruc-
tions He was directed to proceed with
ersy in the protection of American inter-
eStS. and more especially with the protec-
ton of the American legation and the lives
of the American citizens in China. He was
warned, however not to be party to any
alliance or combination of groups of pow
ers. He was to act Independently whenever
it was practicable. although he was not for
bidden to take concurrent action with other
diplomatic representatives If sudden neces
Sity should arise for it. He was to do moth
ing. however, to commit the United States
in its future action; the traditional policy
of the United States in that respect was to
be strictly observed.
The Naval Force.
The naval officials say that the Nashville
can scarcely reach Taku before Friday or
Saturday next. Then the run up the shall
low and rapid Pei-ho river to Iientsin will
consume another day. Meanwhile the York
town and Castine at Shanghai, are rapidly
being put into shape for sea. They We're
undergoing some repairs but this work will
doubtless be hastened. that If the condi-
tons become more grave at Tientsin one or
both of the ships reach there from
Shanghai even before the Nashville ar
rives. The flagship Newark and the Mo
nocacy are already at Taku, prepared for
any emergency.