The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-08-17
CH|NA'S APPEAL USELESS
THE U. S. PAYS NO ATTENTION.
She Has Troubles of Her Own-Mnny
Plans Come Up-Japnn's Objection
a. Nyth-Russia's Legation Leaves
PelSin.

Washington, Aug. lit Is stated OIL
eiallv that this government will pay nc
attention whatever to the latest appeal
from China, transmitted in the form OF a
memorial from the southern viceroys, beg
eng the United States to use its influence
against the landing of British troops in Tie
Eangtse valley. This memorial was trans
United to the state department this morn
ing by the Chinese minister, Mr. Wa. 1t
urged on this government the serious
consequences that would follow the land
inc of a British force at Shanghai and rep
resented that the preparations already
made had induced a panic among the resi-
dent Chinese and would paralyze CONNER
cial activity in that part OF the empire
almost as much as a formal declaration OF
war by Great Britain.
This government decided, however, that
not only would it be entirely out OF its
province to interfere with the British
program in southern China which was be-
inc carried forward by Admiral Seymour
on the ground with the full knowledge OF
local conditions, but, in view OF China 5
present attitude and the lack up to date OF
even an acknowledgment OF our latest
demand concerning the safety OF our mini
lister, the United States was not inclined
to shoulder any of China's troubles with
Great Britain nor any other of the powers
Consequently the appeal Of the viceroys
will be ignored. 1t is possible that the com
munication from Minister Wa may be
turned over to the British government for
lis information, on the general friendly
principle that has been adopted by the
powers of keeping each other informed of
the various developments in the situation.
Even this step, however, has not been de-
cided upon yet and will be left to the judg-
ment of the president
The course of such negotiations as out
lined by diplomat conversant with Pekin
would be along the following general lines:
The first move would be for a truce on
both sides, during which hostilities would
be suspended. But it is recognized the
powers would insist as the first condi-
ton of the truce that the initial action
under it would be the rescue of the min
listers and all other foreigners at Pekin.
To accomplish that, it is stated by this
diplomat, the most advisable course would
be to have the international column pro-
coed to a point about two miles outside
the east gate of the imperial city and there
camp with a distinct assurance from the
commander that no assault on the city
would be made. This east gate is the near
est point to the place where Minister Con
ger and all the other ministers and for
eigners are now located, it being one and a
half miles from their compound. The in
ternational forces could then wait for the
imperial government to deliver the for
eigners to the camp of the allied forces.
1t was stated by the diplomat who out
lined this plan that 1t was entirely feasible,
and that at the present emergency it was
essential that some such means of meet
ing the complexities should be devised.
1t is realized the suggested plan would
be hazardous and open to objection but it
is said to have the fewest features of sub
stantial objection.
In connection with the proposed landing
OF Admiral Seymours force it may be said
that the report of Japan's objection to
this move is without official confirmation
here.