The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-06-08
Circulation Statement.
The international Danger IN China.

The international Danger IN China.
It is apparent that all the resources OF
European diplomacy are being utilized TO
avert the danger of an explosion in China,
which might, and almost certainly would.
involve nearly al, Of the Leading powers
in war. To all appearance the Gar is
joining with England aud Germany in
their efforts to bring about an accommo-
dation. and particularly to avoid war be
tween Japan and Russia at the present
time. The point OF greatest difficulty TO
overcome is the intense war spirit which
Is universal throughout the Mikade's en-
pire. 1t may prove too much for the
Japanese Government, much as the i'm
perial authorities might wish TO heed the
peace counsels OF the powers.
Through Europe the fear is spreading
that the Boxers insurrection has become
too general and serious a matter to be
handled by the Chinese Government. no
matter how willing the Empress Dowager
might now be TO attempt its suppression.
The disturbance OF confidence yesterday on
the London Stock Exchange and the Ber-
liz Bourse plainly shows that it would not
take much in the way of further aggra-
yaticn to the situation to start a financial
panic No doubt the disquiet in London
monetary circles is caused by a settled be-
lief that Russia is at the bottom of the
trouble and has melted the rebellion in
China for selfish political purposes. We
should not attach great importance to this
public opinion in England. which might be
referable 10 national prejudice. if ii were
not for the fact that it seems to be large
ly held on the Continent also. aud among
the class of men who are generally best
informed in regard 10 coming events
While the British press is beginning TO
talk rather freely OF alleged Russian ac-
tions and designs. the press of st. Peters
burg is no less frank in accusing Eng
land Of intriguing to create trouble be-
tween Russia and the United States. On
the face Of things the Cars attitude ap-
pears straight enough. He seems willing to
maize common cause with the Western
powers in a friendly international move
ment to restore peace and order in China,
The ''Novoe Vremya," whose every edi-
torial line must pass the censorship be-
fore publication, yesterday morning said:
& Russia proposes as a radical remedy the
deposing and Punishment OF the Dowager
Empress OF China and the increase of for
efgn troops at Pekin TO such an extent as
to be able TO dictate the will Of Europe
to the Chinese Government"
This proposition is one which, in ordi-
nary circumstances. ought to impress the
other Governments favorably 1t does not
appear to so impress Great Britain. If we
Oh I
papers. Lord Salisbury is thinking seri-
ousIy that it would be an excellent idea
for the United States as the common
friend Of all concerned, TO take the initia-
tive. and offer to accept the role OF mill
tary pacifcGtor. acting under the man
date OF the powers.
If there is anything in this. it means, OF
course. that Great Britain is dubious con-
corning a joint occupation OF China's capt.
tai limited to a small contir Gent from the
army or navy Of each party to the move
ment. The fact would still rem ain, and re-
main important, that Russia. in her cspaci-
ty Of next door neighbor would always
have an army and perhaps a large one
within easy call. On the other hand if the
United States were authorized to 10 the &C.
cupying in the name OF the Concert, Russia
would be given notice that individual
Interference thereafter worlI be the sig
nal for general war. We 10 not think
that the Administration at thil time would
venture to entertain an invitation Of the
kind in question, on account Of the effect
that a military adventure under European
auspices might exert upon home politics.
The idea is interesting principally IS an
illustration Of the extreme friction be-
tween England and Russia, and between
the latter and Japan, and which IS acute
enough today to threaten the peace of the
world
With Congress on His Hands