The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-20
Chinese PIenipOtentiaries Re-
ply to the Powers.
StilI Asking For Notifications
of the Demands.
LAST WORD is SAID.
Ministers Declare They Will
Make No More Concessions.
Preparations For Won Walder :
sees Expedition Go Forward.

Pe<in. Feb. 2o.-Noon-The foreign
envovs this morning received an unofh-
cial communication from the Chinese
movers. The Chinese desired, however,
to save the lives of Chao Sbu Chiao and
Ying Men, but they were informed that
the ministers insisted upon the former
demands. A complete surrender is ex-
pected tomorrow
Meanwhile extensive preparations are
being made for the expedition planned
by Count Won Waldersee- The Germans
have purchased $500 camels for trans
port purposes
Press was informed by the foreign min
listers today that they think that the
gravity Of the situation is over out IL IS
expected that the difficulties VIII arise
among themselves when some OF the
governments send their indemnity claims
and particularly is there uneaslnesS re-
garding the attitude of Germe ny that
her claims must be paid IN cash before
the evacuation takes place. The other
ministers resent this. saying it viii be
impossible for China to pay as CHINA
has not a large reserve and the customs
receipts go to pay dividends upon tOr-
mer loans. and it is improbable that she
could borrow sum Of any magnitude
United States Minister Conger estimates
the total demands upon China at $780,
C00,000.
Won WAIDERSEE'S EXPEDITION.
London. Feb. z0.-The Pa1in corre-
spondent Of the Morning Pest who says
that he understands that General Noy-
ron. the French commander, is willing TO
serve under Count Won Waldersee in the
expedition. SAYS.
"A large Chinese army IS preparing
TO meet the foreign advance"
He adds Even if the Empress Dow
aEer yields on the punishment question,
It IS desirable that the expedition should
bring the emperor back and detain him
until the demands of the powers are
satisfied Even the United states ao-
vised action in this direction early in the
negotiations. Logically. therefore, the
American troops cooperate with the
other forces 10 accomplish this end"
The Standard publishes the following
from Tien Tsin-
1T IS reported that the emperor has
arrived at Cheng Tu Flu in the province
of Sze Shuan. and that there is no pros
pect OF the court returning 10 Pekin- It
IS generally believed among the Chinese
that further hostilities' are pending"
The Waldersee expedition. according
TO a dispatch to the Morning Post from
I1en ISln. is to start March !. It's mo-
tives and the mystery surrounding it are
the subject of much comment The
Daily Graphic considers that, whether
& is a bluff" or In earnest, .'the whole
thing is stupid and mischievous. tending
only to make the powers ridiculous in
the eyes Of the Chinese"
The Daily Chronicle which regards the
expedition as a practical ultimatum,
says.
Whatever the morality of the pro
ceeding it is more dignifed than contin-
ual chatting"
CHAFFEE's COURSE APPROVED.
Washington. Feb. 2O.-The state de-
partment has not yet found il necessary
TO address itself to any of the European
governments, or Japan. through their
foreign officers respecting its dissent TO
the proposed military campaign in
China The only influence brought to
bear upon the powers by the state de-
rartmenr IN that direction has been ex-
erted through Minister Conger who al
ready has expressed himself to the other
foreign ministers al Pel1in. The state de-
partment last night sent a copy of the
Instructions given to Mr.. Conger to our
diplomatic representatives. at each of the
capitals Of the interested powers. But it
IS stated that this was done with the sole
purpose OF keeping our representatives
thoroughly informed of the passage of
the negotiations and in no case were
they instructed to make this COnger dis
patch the basis for direct communica-
lions with the governments to which
they are accredited.
Cen Chaffee's course has been entire
that effect
Minister Wu was again at the state
uepar Ilnent today in search Of informa-
uon he had none to give