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

WASHINGTON, Aug .a-The longest
cabinet session held In years adjourned
at $50 O'Clock this evening, after having
been In session. with the exception or
an hours recess. since 10 o'clock In the
morning
The session was devoted 20 the consId-
Grafton OF the diplomatic problems which
have arisen In connection with the Chi
nese situation as a result Of the position
taken by the powers, and eventuated IN
the formulation OF document for trans
mission abroad. That this document IL
Of supreme Importance In defining the
position Of The United States is assumed
from the prolonged and careful attention
with which Il was prepared and consid-
cred. but not n glimmer OF light is shed
upon its exact character. All efforts 20
ascertain whether II II in tho nature OF
a reply 10 Germany or Russia or cor
rec,ive note outlining the policy Of the
United States under the new conditions
which have developed since the relief Of
the legations were futile. The members
of the cabinet pointed ont the ifnprorrl-
etv OF itvulging the nature Of a dirlo-
matte document before u has reached I 20
power or parties 20 whom N II addressed.
One cabinet osicer. however. expressed
the opinion that 4; would reach tn. pub
lie In few days. All manner of spec-
uiation Ia hcing induised Ia as 60 Its rur-
mort and contents. hut n Is safe 90 say
the secret will be carefully guarded un-
~ the government considers II proper 10
divelse H.
secretary Adee. who IL an expert In tho
phraseology Of diplomacy, Was present
throughout the session ~ m" cabinet.
and gave what assistance he could In the
absence OF Secretary Of State Hay.
Russts's ssww~sston Answered.
The 81. Petersburg dispatch to London.
containing the assertion that Russia al
most Immediately will notify the powers
that she considers the relief of the Pek-
ing legations as the final accomplishment
OF the military task of the allied forces.
II was learned late tonight, r. the phase
az the Chinese situation which ia at.
traeting the most attention from this
government at this time, This assertion
inferentiaily carries with II the impress
sion that the Russian government Is ~
the opinion that As the legations had been
relieved. that government should with
draw It's military forces from reking
and thinks tho other allies should 90
likewise. No oftarlai information along
these lines however. can he obtained
here. although the recent flying visit %
the Russian charge. Mr.. newollnnt. from
Cape May 20 Washington. n believed 90 he
Indicative that a communication % this
character has hesn received from tho
Russian government
withdrawal of Troops.
The withdrawal of the military forces
from reking is n phase ~ the Chinese
situation 10 which our government has
not yet given serious consideration. be-
ilrgtng The duty ~ the allies - % reach
some common ground uf understanding
with a view of opening negotiations for
The settlement ~ terms of pearr with
China The Withdrawal ~ the military.
I, IL held might he very properly a SUBJ
fsct ~ after consideration The show
Of some authority ~ power in China 20
conduct peace negotiations. AMI ibc rec
oRuifian - International obligations. Il 10
Insisted. must se thr hr~t step toward the
adjustment % Chlnesa aTairs
the Russian proposition ~ lac character
reported from fandnn would NOT. there-
fore Il ID believed ha fnvoFnhiy looked
up0r bY this government AZ result
~ The cabinet meeting ~ to-day, r. reniy
ossfiiuinK this governments nttitgfs IN
This matter WAS drafted at the ststa d.
p8rftnsut. ard sent 90 our ambassador al
si Petersburg and a copE furnished 70
ghe Russian charge in iris country Ofa.
ciais familiar Rith H Decline 20 indicate
iis naiure