The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-10-05
DEGRADE CHINESE OFFICERS.
DOwager Empress Takes New Course
to Gain Favor Of Powers.
Prince Taun and Hiu Anti-Forsien Asso-
clatss WIZ BE Trisd-Gen- ChaHss Des-
iFuatss the Legation Guard-Rus-
1Ia Has Not Annexed nEanchuria-

Washington. Oct. 2-Ihe war de-
partment is IN receipt Of a cable
gram from Gen. Chaffee indicating
that he has received the instructions
to withdraw most Of the United
States forces from China and pro-
vided, in accordance with those in
structiOns, for a legation guard. The
Ninth infantry, Third squadron Of
Sixth cavalry and a light battery VIII
constitute the legation guard He wiz
get all supplies TO Tong Chow before
water falls.
Mr.. WI, the Chinese minister, has
received official confirmation Of the
issuance Of an imperial decree degrad-
ing Prince Tuan, Kangi and other Of
fcials for their course in regard to
the recent troubles in China. This in
formation agrees with that contained
IN a dispatch received by the state
department yesterday from Consul
McWade at Canton The minister has
heard nothing Of the designation of
officials reported by Minister COnger
to act in concert in peace negOtia-
tons but he has no doubt 1t is cor
rect.
Powers said 20 Have Agreed
Washington, Oct. 3.-Favorable
news has reached Washington from
the European chancellories indicating
that a complete agreement as to Chi
na is within sight. The agreement
VIII be on the basis Of the PROPOSE
tons laid down by Secretary Hay in
his note Of July 3 and the subsequent
notes treating on that subject. The
States is more complete than was an
ticipated at first and the reports show
that all Of the European nations prob
ably are placing themselves in posi-
ton to take advantage Of the open
iug- made =bsr-tl2e ETnifs3 St=tes IIl.
soon VIII be ready TO begin negotia-
tiOns for a settlement with the Chi
nese government. The Russians al
ready have given notice Of such pur-
pose and, while the text Of the French
note on this subject, referred to In
yesterdays press dispatches, has not
reached the state department, the Of
fciaIs are satisfied that this is cor
rectly reported and that France, like
Russia, is ready to negotiate at once. I
The news developments Of the day
were few, being confined to a cable
gram from Mr.. COnger, reciting the
departure Of the Russian minister and
suite from Pelzin, and an authentica-
ton by Minister WI for the edict
providing for the punishment Of Tuan
and the guilty princes.
British sheIIsd Chinese village.
Hong Kong, Oct. 2.-The British
gunboat Robin has shelled the viii
Iage Of Luz-Lao, on the West river,
In retaliation for the inhabitants fir
ing on a British steamer. The ring
leaders were afterwards captured and
logged.
Russia Has Not Annexed aIanehurIa.
st. Petersburg, Oct. 2.-The Official /
Messenger declares the tenor Of the I
governments official communications I
in regard to Russia's task in the far 1
east clearly demonstrate ''that the /
reports Of the annexation OF Man /
churia are devoid Of all foundation 7
Wants America TO Mediate
Washington, Oct. The Chinese 4
minister, WI Ting Fang, expressed his /
strong approval Of the suggestion by 4
Lii Hung Chang that the United States /
act as mediator for the settlement Of 4
the entire Chinese question.
Trying = system OF Fertilization
Pelzin, via Shanghai, Oct. 3.-The
Americans, with the assistance Of mis- ]
sionaries, are trying a system Of paci-
icatiOn throughout numerous villages /