Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-09-06
A C0NCER DISPATCH.
Said to Contain Nothing to Change
the Chinese Situation.
AGAINST RUSSIA'S SUGGESTIONS.
Germany Papers DepIore the Evidence Of
q Spirit In the European COncert-No
Fresh New. About China Re-
ceived In London.

washington, sept. r. "A dlspatcn
from Minister Conger was received
by the state department yesterday.
1t was chiefly interesting in being
the first word from him since his dis
patch of about the 27th utimo re-
ferring to the proposed parade of
troops through the imperial palace in
Pekin Like that dispatch, this is
dateless as to Pekin. The contents
were not made public, but it was
stated that it contained nothing ma
terially changing the situation. The
lack of date led to determination to
take energetic steps by which all dis
patches hereafter coming to the state
department from China will have the
date clearly stated.
Two other dispatches received yes
terday from China referred to the
state of health of the troops, which
generally is satisfactory. 1t cannot
be learned that there has been marked
advancement OF the negotiations be-
tween the powers touching the with
,lrawal of the international forces
from Pekn. The plain indication is
that the powers are acting upon the
information conveyed in the last note
of the state department and are
bringing all their influence to bear
upon Russia to induce her to change
her mind as TO withdrawing her
troops. For some reason the author
tiles here appear to feel a growing
confidence that this effort will be sue
cessful. It is noted as fact of
great significance that the PROPOSE
ton is being advanced to have Prince
Ching return to Pekin as the acting
head of the Chinese government.
The suggestion is made that the
progress of this wave Of reorganiza-
ton while the international troops
are still in Pekin, promising as 1t
does speedily to provide an actual de
facto Chinese government with which
the nations may treat without fur
ther doubt as to its strength, may
solve the present problem and put
the Chinese question in a fair way to
final and satisfactory settlement.
Much may depend upon the attitude
Of Russia in this matter, and the
manner in which she treats this ap-
peal from the Chinese notables may
prove to be test of the sincerity of
her expressed desire to deal with the
Chinese government as soon as possl-
BILE.
DR.. Hill, first assistant secretary OF
state. returned to Washington vester-
day and assumed the duties of acting
head of the state department, reliev-
ing Mr.. Adee. who was performing
these duties during the perplexing
diplomatic exchanges of recent date.
DIR. Hill had been absent in New En-
gland with his family on vacation,
but. in view of the important diplo-
matte phases of the Chinese question
which have arisen, decided to curtail
his stay and take up the work here.
Soon after arriving he went to the
white house and spent half hour
with the president, going over the
present status of the Chinese nego-
tiations. Later he conferred at length
with Mr.. Adee. From this time on,
until Mr.. Hay returns, DR.. Hill will
be the active head OF the state de-
partment. The dispatch yesterday
, from Perley, the chief surgeon at
Taku, makes IT apparent that what
ever the conditions may be on the
land route between Taku and Pekin,
the Pei-Ho river route at least is
open and safe for the transportation
OF passengers.
Against Russia's snsse''"ra
Berlin, Sept. 4.-Negotiations con-
tinue between the powers respecting
the propositions Of Russia, 1t ap.
pears that the portion of the proposal
which contemplates the removal OF
the legations to Tien Tsin does not
meet with opposition; but the pro-
posal that the troops should vocate
Pekin will not be acted upon until
after thorough examination OF the