Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-20
M'KINLEY MUST TAKE SIDES.
The Issue is Apparently Made up In Such
Shape as to Dismiss Further Hope of
Harmony Among tho Allied Powers In
Dealing With the Chinese Government
President Mckinley Must a ct Indcpend-
emily or support or Oppose Either Rus
sin or Germany.
{By Telegraph to vIrginian-Pilob


gotiations with China until the persons
responsible for the Pelsin outrages are
punished and the French and Russian
notification OF the purpose of those
Governments to begin such negotia-
tions at once awaiting him, the Pres
ident found much matter of Importance
to dispose of upon his arrival in Wash
lngton from Canton this morning. He
lost no time in notifying the officials
he desired to consult on his return, and
the day was largely given up to pri-
vate discussions. Although it was
stated that no answer would be ready
to the German note to-day, it appear
ed that the President, after talking
over the situation with Attorney.Gen-
eral GrigBs. acting Secretary Hill and
Assistant Secretary Adee, had arrived
at y conclusion as to the nature of the
response that should be made.
THE NOTE OF RESPONSE.
Mr. Adcc spent the afternoon con-
sulting Acting Secretary Hill and in
drafting the note of response, but all
Information as 10 it's nature was re-
fused at the State Department. 1t was
said that the note is to be gone over
carefully at Il further meeting between
the President and such OF his advisers
as are in the city. The German Gov
eminent apparently is anxious for a
speedy answer as Baron Sternbcrg
paid two visits to tho State Depart
ment after the German note was deliV-
cred. The Chinese Minister also was
twice mt the State Department to-day
seeking to influence the Government
not to agree to the joint action sug-
gcsted in the German note.
THE POWERS DIVIDED.
The conclusion reached from the
days developments is that the Powers
are dividing as to China, and that at
present Germany and Great Britain
stand aligned against France and Rus
sia. while both sides are seeking the
adherence of the United States Gov
eminent.
NrKINLEY MUST TAKE SIDES.
The issue appears to be made up in
such shape as to dismiss further hope
of attaining that harmony of action
respecting China that the President
has been seeking so far and the point
apparently has been reached where the
United States must take sides or at
once proceed to act entirely independ-
ent of the other Powers in reaching a
settlement.
WHAT CHINA IS URGING.
The Chinese Government is urging
the latter course upon the State De
partmcnt, but thus far there has been
restraining force i'm the desire TO
-
first of the Powers to break the solid
front that has been maintained up to
the present time in dealing with China
GERMANY's ACTION.
Berlin. Sept. l?.-It is understood
that the immediate cause for the is
suing BIZ Germany of the circular note
to the Powers regarding the Chinese
settlement was the fact that Ii Hung
Chang, during his recent interview
with the German minister To China.
mentioned Il number of names of al
legged high nlandarns, hitherto wholly
unknown as those responsible for the
Ickin Outra geS and said that China
was willing to punish them. This eX-
PLANTATION seems 10 be borne out by the
following statement made by the Ger
man Foreign ONCE to-day to the cor
respondent of the Associated Press in
Berlin:
What we want to avoid is an oppor-
tunity for allowing China to impose any
sham concessions upon the Powers by
delivering up for punishment persons
who had nothing to do With the Pckin
atrocities. Hence, ii is advisable for
China to designate beforehand all who
are notorously guilty. Germany does
not wish to prejudice the ease in any
way. She wishes to reach an agree
ment with the Powers regarding the
guilty and their punishment
ORDER TO CHINESE GENERALS.
Berlin. Sept l9.-The Bocrson lei
tung to-day prints Il special dispatch
from Shanghai. dated Monday, Sep
TENDER II. saying that an imperial
edict. dated September /. commands all
the Chinese generals, under pain of
death, to avoid hostile acts, orders all
high officials TO return to Pekin and
assist in restoring order and peace,
and orders the suppression of the Box
ers, whose leaders must be captured.
ders comprehensive reform in the en-
tire administration of the empire
The allies at peiiin, it is also de-
clared In the dispatch. must insist upon
the E.mperor's return, and the punish
ment of all the Boxer leaders.
MINISTER CDNGER'S VIEWS.
Copyright. 1900, by Associated Press)
Pekin, Sept. II, via Taku. Sept 16.
via Shanghai Sept. 1S.-Mr. Conger.
the United States Minister. says that
pekin must be occupied by foreign
troops until some settlement is eff
fectcd. as otherwise all the value of
the expedition will he lost.
General Chaffee has issued orders
prohibiting the American troops from
shooting from boats. looting or forag-
ing. Every facility is to be given To
Chinese who desire to reopen their
shops, and everything taknn must be
paid for.
WILL REJECT GERMANY'S PRO
PQSAL.
Washington. Sept. 19.-I, is under
stood that the answer of this Govern