The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-06-07
EEPIRI.It SrEcfAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
WasEinCt1n. June t-uich administration
officials privately admit that the Chinese
situation il one that cannot hs M, hy
the ymploym.nt of the marines alone. The
landing Of a force Of foreign marines in an
Asiatic country il expected Ia. and usually
does. hav. 4 moral effect. 1. notifies the
invaded country :hat the foreign Govern
meni represented by the marines iC snts 70
prevent violence. But the marines than
selves are not expected II suhlue vastly
superior force.
Troops from Manila. il was freely stated ,
to-day. would have 10 b. employed unless
complete change should come over the
situation. In other words. enough men tn
engage in battle with numerous =nemy
IL Is expected will have TO he employed
4 cable from Minister Coneer. received
to-day, said. that the situation had grown
worse during th~ night. and the foreigners
in P-kin are believed II be In peril.
Rear Admiral Cruwnins hield. chief Of the
Bureau of Navigation. acting for the Navy
Department in Secretary Long absence at
Annapolis called at the State Department
and had private conversation with aSsiS-
tant Secretary OF State Hill Imm. at.ly
after this consuIta zion the Navy Department
announced that the marine re-enforcements
required by Rear Admiral Kemp:f had been
ordered from Manila. The battalion prob
ably will consist OF 20 men. The State De
partrnent has also been informed that in all
1850 marines could be landed on Chinese
soil, there being s00 at Cavite Arsenal and
full compliments on all OF the American
warships in Asiatic waters.
Urged to Protect Americans.
The State Department has received many
protests from American missionary societies
urging that this Government take steps to
preyen; the massacre OF American mission
aries and the destruction of church prop
erty. and calling attention to the prompt
and vigorous measures instituted by Russia
| 10 protect her interests and people in the
rebellious district.
| The only reason the United States Gov
| ernment is considered in relation to the
| landing of foreign troops il because she is
| the only foreign nation except Russia and
| France that can give sufficient military aid
| TO Quel what is officially described an
| insurrection, but what Is known in Gipio-
matte circles to be nothing i.ss than
| demonstra tion abetted by the Chinese Gov
| eminent and having deep-lail political
| plot for its handspring.
The interests OF Great Britain will not
| permit Of Il sole occupancy by Russia Of
| the turbulent quarter. or Of Il Joint &C
| cupancy by Russia and France. The ad-
| ministraton Is expected to again play into
| the British hands in this connection. In
| the abstract there could b. no objection TO
| the restoration Of order and the punish
m.nt of the Boxers by either Russia alone
| or Russia and France Jointly. But from the
present standpoint ii Is important to Great
| Britain that the foreign occupation of
| China shall not solely be made by Russian
| and French troops, who might not care to
| withdraw when the trouble ceases. but shall
be participated in by the troops of some
| country friendly 70 Great Britain. Thus,
| when the time for the withdrawal Of the
| troops comes. all Of those on the scene
| would be morally bound to depart. An
| American army, for instance. in China
L b.a ed n have a S9lufarN- effeCf
upon Russia should she hesitate to take off
| her men when the time for such action is
| reached.
Can Russia BE Stnpped.
The great question Is: Can the United
| States by show Of activity stop the exc
| cutiou Of the programme which. Il is be
| lieved. Russia has prepared
! VIII ii be necessary to send American
| troops TO China TO prevent the carrying
| out of the Russian intentions?
a high official Of the WaV department
| said significantly to-day that in an emer-
| eency 800 men could be spared from the
l Philippines for China. The mere fact that
| this statement was made IS conclusive
proof that the matter has been seriously
| debated by the administration, and thd:
| preparations are under way TO meet the
| expected contingency. making necessary
\ the sending OF an army to China.
Even 1850 marines would he insufficient
4 to give the United States and tho interest
l iDsE "DGlu represent an atl'NiadNt lbEts
| Russia has at least 2o,ro men near the
| scene and 20og more within three days
| call She is credited with having an army
| OF 1900 in MaEchuria.
NavaI Demonstration.
| In line with the policy of activity the
order issued yesterday by Secretary Long
! 20 prepare the Indiana and Massa chuscjts
I for sea within three days' motto" has its
| Significance. OthCially. the Secretary an
I p4l hat, Ea dos frfstf r,4-ll
| test Of ability TO mobilize. The sniys are
| to go from Philadelphia to Newport first
| The success ot the test seems To have been
| distinct. for this afternoon Captain Digkin-
| son of the Indiana and Captain Train ot
| the Massachusetts reported their V'ss-'s
| ready for sea.
| This sudden action Of the Navy Depart
| ment undoubtedly Is calculated 70 create
| the impressi N t!aJ 'hc United States is gG-
\ ine to re-enfcr,e the Asiatir fleet the pre-
| sumption being that they viii proceed ny
4 way Of the Su.z 70 rhe East. Dr fhey may
| be utilized az the nucleus of European
| squadron in English waters To hover ;.aout
| Gibraltar. or wherever else il may I've
/ deemed judicious to have American
| squadron. The rcolirS on the olympia are
being rushed at Boston. and in all liil-E-
| hood she and the kearsaree will form 7
| part of the prospective emergency squadron.
Temporary Alliance.
| Since the Chinese situation is admittedly
| due TO international politics, the news that
Japan had protested against the landing
| Of Russian troops in China created no sur
| prise here. \ report on good authority IS
| in circulation that the uI,Shot of the ne
| gotiations now under way among the Pow
| ers will be the organization OF a tempo
| rary alliance to which Great Britain. the
| United States and Japan will he s;gnatory.
| II is not believed that the administration
| will go 10 the length Of making an abso-
| Lutte alliance.
| The with which the State Depart
| ment is proceeding is illustrated by the
| fact that Minister Conger and Admiral
| Kempff were both warned TO cooperate
| with the Powers. bit to avoid Joint action.
| which. translated, means that American
| marines must not under any circumstances