Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-10-25


with the new phase of the Chinese sit
uation developed by the general ac
ceptance of the French note as the
basis for present action. Wednesday
NJ. Thiebaut, the French charge here
called at the state department and
proposed to the secretary the immedi
ate institution at Pekin of negotia'
tons for a settlement, and it appears
that the secretary then agreed to dc
his part. His promise was made YER
bally and it may not be reduced to
writing at all, but Mr.. Conger is al.
ready acting in conformity there.
with. Most Of the powers have ac-
cepted the French note with reserva-
tons, but it is said that they all
agree upon sufficient number OF
points of the first magnitude to war.
rant the assembling Of the diplomatic
body at Pekin to begin the work OF
formulating objects of common desire
and reconciling divergent views. 1t
is probable that to this body will be
referred the latest Chinese counter
propositions received yesterday by
cable from Mr.. Conger.
The French Reply to Chinese Note.
Paris, Oct. 19.-The Havas agency
has received the following dispatch
from Pekin: "The diplomatic corps
has received a joint note from Ii Hung
Chang and Prince Ching saying that
1t is time to end the present situa-
ton and to treat for peace, and that
the princes and ministers who were
accomplices of the boxers will be
handed over to the courts to be judged
and punished according to Chinese
law. In their quality of plenipoten-
tiaries, Ii Hung Chang and Prince
Ching offer to treat for peace and ac-
cept the principle of indemnites for
the legations destroyed. The losses
are to be estimated by delegates OF
the powers. The plenipctentiaries de-
mand an immediate cessation of hos
tilties because of their offer and re-
quest an interview with the tsung-li-
yamen Ior UctoUer ~ neplying 10
the note, NJ. Pinchon, the French min
lister, said that China, having recog-
nized that she had violated the law
of nations, was bound to accept, for
that very reason, the responsibilities
involved. Consequently he demanded
that exemplary punishment be in
ficted upon the principals guilty,
namely, Prince Tuan, Prince Chwang,
Kang vi and Tung Flu Hsiang, adding,
that so long as their heads had not
fallen it was impossible to cease hos
Titles"
Tho Russian Occupation Of Mukden
st. Petersburg, Oct. 19.-The war
office has published further official
advices regarding the advance to the
occupation of Mukden. These show
that the Russians left camp at Lao
Jau, September 30. The Chinese re-
tired before them in disorder, plum.
dering and burning the villages as
they traversed them. The main body
of Chinese retired in the direction of
Mukdeh, although large numbers
moved eastward and westward. At
Jau Tai Gen. Subbovitch, one of the
Russian commanders, learned that
the Chinese authorities had deserted
Mukden and that their fight had been
followed by that of the Chinese
troops, after pillaging the town. He
Immediately dispatched flying col
umn under Col. Artamonotf, which,
after slight resistance, occupied
Mukden October 2. The Chinese had
fred the mines and destroyed the
city gates.
The Russians found all the build
ings belonging to Europeans and ma
tive converts burning, The imperial
palace had been looted and partially
burned.
Rumors Circulating In Shanghai.
London, Oct. 10.--Special dispatches
from Shanghai recite numerous ru-
mors in circulation there. Among
these are reports that the heir appar-
ent, Pu Chun, son of Prince Tuan,
is dead, that Ii Hung Chang has been
degraded on account of the surren'
der of Paoting Flu and that Prince
Tuan has got possession of the EN-
peror's seal and is terrorizing the
dowager.
Recognizable for Chinese S'ubbornness' +
Berlin, Oct. Recommending upon
Emperor Kwang Su's message OF
thanks to President Mckinley, the
Boersen Courier says that this is
"proof of the responsibility of the
United States for Chinese stubborn
ness