Willmar tribune., 1900-10-10
THE 7 LIE AV E PEKING,
Russian Legation Moved from the
Capital to Tientsin.

Russian Legation Moved from the
Capital to Tientsin.
Dulk of Troops to ,.Follow-Prince
Tuan Desraded-Instructi
Sent by state Department
to Minister Conger.
st. Petersburg, Oct. THE follow
ing dispatch, dated Peking, Septem-
Der -, has been received from NJ. de
Giers, Russian minister to China: "In
accordance with orders from the high
est quarters, am leaving for Tient-
sin with the whole legation" =: j..
Peking, Sept IS, via Taku, Sept. %,
via! Shanghai, Oct. lat the confer
ence of generals to-day the Russian
commander, Gen. Linovitch, announced
the immediate withdrawal from Pc
king of the bulk of the Russian troops
and the legation. =
Americans Preparing to Leave
Tientsin, Sept. 20, via Shanghai, Oct.
1.-Orders from Washington directing
the withdrawal of the bulk of the
American troops were received this
afternoon and preparations to comply
were begun immediately. Gen. Chaffee
is here directing the movement.
It is understood that the plan con-
templates leaving regiment of in
fantry, squadron of cavalry and a
battery of artillery in. Peking to pro-
tect American interests, and that the
remainder of the troops will proceed
to Manila The news of the American
withdrawal created sensation among
the representatives of the other pow
ers here.
Orders Sent to Conger.
Washington, Oct. 1.-The instruc-
tions which have been sent to Minister
Conger relative to the negotiations
with the Chinese ENJOYS are kept secret
by the state department for reasons
best known to President Mckinley and
Acting Secretary of State Hill. 1T is
known, however, that they embrace
five propositions, as follows:
i. That Prince Tuan be removed from Of
ffce and some cne acceptable to the powers
be appointed in his place.
z. That Minister Conger represents the
United States as plenipotentiary and has
no connection whatever with mediation for
China.
g. That any reasonable programme out
lined by a majority Of the powers. the
stipulations to be less severe than those
Of Germany, may be accepted by Mr. Con-
ger.
4. That in the event Of continued disa-
greement among the powers and China
Minister Conger is to proceed to nego-
tiate with Earl Ii Hung Chang and Prince
Ching, solely with regard to American in
terests, and with view to determining the
attitude OF the United States as to future
action.
5. That Minister Conger Is to plainly in
form the representatives Of the powers
that the United States intends to guard
Annoy and Niuchwang with large naval
force, solely In the interest Of trade rights,
and that aside from the legation guard in
Peking, no American troops will be per-
snttted to remain in China.
Prinos Tuan Degraded.
Washington, Oct. 2.-Mr. WI, the
Chinese minister, has received official
confirmation Of the issuance of an in1-
perial decree degrading Prince Tuan,
Kangi and other officials for their
course in regard to the recent troubles
in China. This information agrees
with that contained in dispatch re-.
ceived by the state department. Mon
day from Consul McWade at Canton.
Not After Territory.
St. Petersburg, Oct. 2.-Fhe Official
Messenger declares the tenor of the
governments official communica tions
in regard to Russia's task in the far
east clearly demonstrates that the
reports of the annexation of Man
churia are devoid of all foundation"
American Plan Favored.
Washington, Oct. 3. - Favorable
news has reached Washington from
the European chancellories indicat-
ing that a complete agreement as to
China is within sight. The agree
ment will be on the basis of the prop
ositions laid down by Secretary Hay
In his note of July 3 and the subse-
quent notes treating of that subject.
The accord Of Russia with the United
States is more complete than was an
ticipated at first and the reports
show that all f(the European nations
probably are placing themselves in
position to take advantage of the
opening made by the United States,
and soon will be ready to begin ne
gotiations for settlement with the
Chinese government. The Russians
already have given notice of such pur-
pose, and while the text of the French
note on this subject has not reached
the state department, the officials are
satisfied that France, like Russia, is
ready to negotiate atonce.
Assistant Peace Commissioners.
Peking, Sept: p (via Taku, Sept. 80,
via Shanghai, Oct. 3).-Prince Ching
has been informed of the issuance of
an imperial decree, naming Liu Kun
vi, viceroy OF Nanking, and Chang Chi
Tung, viceroy Of Hankow. as assistant
commissioners to negotiate terms Of
peace. 'Ss1f@2f @<@&
Both the assistant commissioners
are members Of the progressive fac
tion. @= 7: 81. ...s 5ts z. = s:
The Italian marines are Icing with
Flotilla salts. ..
! New York, Oct. 2. The hotilla of five
United States revenue boats built at
the Nixon shipyard in 12o days, accord
ing to contract, sailed Monday on the
inside route to Cuba, Havana being the
objective point. The flagship No. I is
70 feet long, while the other four are
60 feet in length. Each boat carries on
her forward deck rapid-f1re gun.