The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-07-24

Demonstrate Wnetner tne Appear SiB"oo
with tie Name Of the Emperor Is Genuine.
and China Mast Fsrnish Guarantees That
she Has Not Engaged in Hostiities Against
the Allied Forces and That Foreigners
Throughout the Empire VIM Be Protected.
WASHINGTON. July 2S. 49, The Emperor OF
China's appeal 10 the President OF the United
States for the services OF this Government as a
mediator between China and the Powers has
been granted by President Mckinley, and
his answer was transmitted this afternoon by
the Secretary Of State TO WI Ting-fanR, the
Chinese Minister. The acceptance Is condi-
tional. however. and the compliance with the
conditions imposed will demonstrate whether
the communication signed with the name OF the
Emperor b Q genuine document This 10 not
meant 70 imply any doubt as 70 the good faith
OF the Chinese Government. hut does per 40
constitute Q test Of the authenticity OF the ap-
peal,
The appeal was received by Minister WI on
Friday last and was promptly presented 70 Seo-
rotary Hay. Yesterday Mr.. Hay transmitted
the appeal to President Mckinley at Canton by
telegraph, with a draft OF the answer which he
deemed II wise for the President to make. This
afternoon the Endorsement by the President OF
the Secretary's answer was received at the
White House over the direct wire from Canton.
and Mr.. Hay was notified. Tho text OF the
appeal and the Presidents answer will be made
public by the state Department to- morrow.
Minister WI Is responsible for the appeal from
China to which the Emperor s name Ia af1 led. He
made the sug gestion that such an appeal be
forwarded to Washington, basins his action on
the declaration Of principles prepared by
Secretary Hay and to the
American diplomatic representatives In Eu-
rope and japan on July 8. His commune
cation on the subject WAS. It WAS understood.
addressed 70 the Tsung-li-Yamen or Foreign
Onnoe in Pekin, and the fact that an answer
was returned In the form Of a petition from
the Emperor oonvinces him and leads TO the
belief among officials here that there has been
no deception prsctised. The apparent utter
lack Of motive Is something. The oficials say.
which they cannot lose sight OF In
determining In their own minds whether
or not the appeal Is genuine. As N was
presented by the chinese diplomatic representa-
tive at this capital. 1t cannot he regarded by
the Government as other than an official COM
munioauon from his sovereign. For that rea-
con the President and the Secretary OF State
deemed It not only proper but necessary TO
Wow It seriously. and there Is nothing IN tn
Presidents response TO indicate that lie has ths
slightest doubt as to its authenticity.
Very little Is known outside oil the Presidents
cottage at Canton and the State Department Of
the extent Of he mediation which the Presi-
dent Is willing to Offer to bring peace TO Chi
ma, but Information oil the general character OF
the answer was obtained to-day, The Presi-
dent agrees to use his efforts with the
other Powers to induce them to arrange a
settlement Of the Chinese troubles that
will be satisfactory to all concerned.
but China must fr't furnish
guarantee that she has been continuously Civ
ing. or striving to give. protection to the for
eign Ministers and other foreigners in Pekin,
that she has not engaged In hostile acts against
the allied forces. that foreigners throughout
the Empire will be protected and that she will
use every endeavor to reestablish order. When
knowledge that these things have taken y ace
10 at hand the President will be ready to pro-
coed In his capacity a. q mediator,
THE SUN reporter Is informed that the Presi-
dents answer conforms largely TO the declara-
lions laid down by Secretary Hay in his circular
telegram OF July 5 To the United States repre-
sentaives In Europe and Japan. The con-
Guiding portions Of that telegram At in well
with the understanding as to the general
character Of the Executives answe They are
as follows:
The purpose OF the President is. as II has
been heretofore. to act concurrently with the
other Powers; first. In opening up communica-
uon with Pekin and rescuing the American on
Gals, missionaries and other American, who
are In danger; secondly. in affording all posi-
bic protection everywhere in China TO Americ, IN
life and property; thirdly. in guarding and pro-
tecting all Legitimate American interests; and.
fourthly. in aiding to prevent a spread Of the
disorders to the other provinces OF the Empire.
and Q recurrence OF such disasters.
1T Il, OF course, too early TO forecast the
means of attaining this last result, but the
policy OF the Government Of the United States
IL to seek a solution which may bring about
perm anent safety and peace in China. preserve
Chinese territorial and administrative policy,
protect all rights guaranteed to friendly Powers
by treaty and In law. and safeguard for the
world the principle OF equal and impartial trade
with all parts Of the Chinese Empire"
1t will be seen. therefore. that in accepting
the role OF mediator the President does so in
the understanding that after the present dis
turbances have ceased and foreigners In China
are receiving protection he will endeavor TO
adjust the dlffic lilies in which China has be-
come involved with the Powers on a basis that
will exclude q division Of the Empire among
the foreign nations concerned as payment
for the outrages committed against their
subjects and citizens. The President Is COM
mitted TO pscuniary indemnity and the preser-
walton Of the Integrity OF the Empire. As
peaceabls mediation between nations Ia not
possible unless all the parties concerned con-
sent to II the Governments OF Europe and
the Government OF japan must agree TO accept
tho good Offices OF the United States before
tho offer Of this Government can be made
oper alive. It Is to let the other Powers know
the attitude OF the United States In the matter
that tho text OF the Presidents answer will be
ceived remains 10 be seen. but there are sum
cient indications In press dispatches from Euro
pean capitals TO makeit probable that the inter-
mediatory offices OF this country will not be
accepted without some hemming and having
abroad.
Tho appeal to this Government having been
suggestsd by Minister WI Tng-fang IL pre-
sumably different from that addressed to
France In the name Of the Chinese Emperor,
doubts Of the genuineness OF which has been
openly expressed by French officials. The con-
ditions precedent 10 granting the Chinese petit
ton imposed by France are regarded here as
somewhat too severe. and for that reason the
more acceptable 10 China,