The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-09-28
UPSETTING THE
KAISER'S PLANS.
Germany and United States Are
Pulling Very Far Apart.
WITHDRAWAL OF THE TROOPS
of the United States From Pekiugt Is the
Final step waldersee viii in All
Probability, Have No Allied
Army to Command.

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Washington, Sept. 26.-There is no
concealing the fact that the United
States and Germany are pulling very far
apart in dealing with the Chinese ques-
ton.
Sincere qualification was felt in Ger
many when the United States agreed
to the appointment Of Count Won Wal
dersee as commander-in-ch Of the
allied forces, and the action Of this
government was the subject Of an ex-
change OF congratulatory messages be-
tween the president and the emperor.
Count Won Waldersee called at the
Amer can legation in Berlin and per-
sonally expressed his appreciation Of the
decision of the United States. Yet orders
were issued yesterday by Secretary
Long and Lieut.. Gen. Miles, acting
secretary of war, directing the with
drawal of the American forces, with
the exception of a body of 1880 men to
be known as a legation guard and
therefore exempt from Won Walder-
sees orders.
To the proposal made by Germany
that as a condition precedent to negotia-
tion that the responsible authors of the
Chinese outrages be delivered up to
the allies, the president returned an
emphatic negative, and from present
indications the triple alliance will be
isolated and Germany will be forced
to withdraw from the position she has
assumed. Great Britain, Russia and
France are known to have adopted thu
same position as the United States.
While Japan has in part approved the
presidents position, holding that China
should punish the perpetrators of the
outrages. though she believes they
should be as condition pre-
cedent to negotiations. At the
same time great stress is placed
by the officials upon the fact
that all the powers have agreed
upon the main point-that the RESPONSE
BILE author of the crimes must be punish
ed, and they say that the method By
which this is to be accomplished is Of
secondary Importance.
The text of the order to Gen. Chaffee
is as follows:
"Adjutant generals department.,
Washington, D. c., Sept. %.
ITO Gen. Chaffee, Peking, Sept 20.
No. Al. Pending negotiations for set
tlement, the secretary Of war directs
that a legation guard of a regiment Of
infantry, four troops Of cavalry with
rapid fire guns and light battery, with
a complete equipment and reserve sup
ply of ammunition, adequate for any
emergency, be retained in Peking under
your command and that you send the
remainder of your force in China to
Manila to report to Macarthur. The
guard should be amply provisioned, ETC.,
until navigation opens up next spring.
Retain such officers for state duties as
you deem necessary; all others Of what
ever corps or department will be sent
to Macarthur for duty as soon as pos
sible. All stores, transportation and
materials not required for the legation
guard send to Manila. Place yourself
in close relations with our minister
acting with him on the lines that will
best subserve our interests, keeping this
department fully advised. 1t is import
ant that you have the confidence Of the
generals of the other powers. Gen.
Wilson, with his aides, will remain in
Peking for the present. Special in
structions may be sent to him. Cable
Macarthur concerning requirements TO
carry these instructions into effect. In
form generals commanding forces OF
other powers of our intention to with
draw part Of our forces. Show this to
Conger.
"By order Lieutenant General Miles.
Corbin."
Secretary Long sent instructions yes
terday to Rear Admiral Remey direct
ing him to order the marines in China
to proceed at once to Manila via Taku.