Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-02-20
MAY RENEW THE WAR
Count Won Waldersee Prepares to
Resume Operations.
If Demands of the Joint Note Are
Not Complied with Very Soon
II Great Expedition
VIII Move.

| PeklnG, Feb. 1S.-A few days ago
Count Won Waldersee wrote to the
generals under his supervision mott
| flying them to have all their availab BILE
| troops ready in two weeks for an ex-
petition lasting so days. Sunday Gen.
| Chaffee and Gen. Voyron, the French
commander, received letters asking
for their cooperation and expressing
desire to know what forces they
can spare. In commencing his letter
to Gen. Chaffee, Count Won Waldersee
says: Owing to the unsatisfactory
nature of the negotiations for peace
! and also to circumstances rendering
such a course desirable, it will prob
ably be necessary to resume military
! operations on a large scale, especially
| toward the west"
/ VIII Await Instructions.
1t is not thought likely that Gen.
! Chaffee will agree to such a plan
without instructions from Washing
| ton. The French commander, how
! ever, is expected to do so. Count Won
Waldersee's plans contemplate offer
: ing the command of the expedition in
| the first instance to Sir Alfred Case
lee, the British commander, but it is
| believed that, in view of his recent
illness, Gen. Gaselee will inform Count
Won Waldersee that he is unable to
accept the command. In that event
+ it will be offered to Gen. Voyron, pro-
vided the French fall in with the ar
rangement, which Count Won Valdez
L IL
an offer to Gen. Voyron would have
| the effect, it is thought, of overcom-
ing the differences which have exist
! ed between the French and Germans,
! because it would be a demonstration
! of Count Won Waldersee's confidence
in the military ability of the French
contingent.
To Compel Acceptance.
Ere long an announcement is ex-
pected that the destination of the pro-
posed expedition is Sian Flu. The for
eign ENJOYS believe it's object to be
to compel the Chinese to accept the
terms of the powers. 1t is thought
that when it becomes known that the
expedition has started the imperial
the demands of the joint note. The
military are much elated over the
prospect of active service. Many be-
lieve the Chinese army will strive to
the uttermost to protect the province
of Shen-Si against invasion.
Order Is Issued.
London, Feb. 18.-The Picking CORE
spondent Of the Times, writing Satur-
day. says: GA general order was is
sued to-day directing the forces under
Count Won Waldersee's command to
prepare to take the field, the idea being
an expedition in the spring to Tai
! Yuen-Fu province of Shan-Si) or fur
Their. The position is full of difficulties.
1t requires frmness and patience and
not an impetuous expedition into the
interior. which is only likely to drive
the court further westward"
The military operation contem-
plated by Field Marshal Count Won
Waldersee is set for the end of the
month, but of course will not start
if the Chinese come to their senses
promptly and comply with the de-
mands of the powers, particularly
that part of them referring to the
punishment of the guilty otncials. In
fact, Count Won Waldersee, in his Or
der asking for general statement Of
the number of troops that can be
tually contemplated in case China
does not act quickly. This statement
is taken seriously by all the military
forces, and the idea is rather enthu-
siastically received everywhere.
Must Walk Entire Distance.
Interviews have been had with three
Cinnamon who travelled from Sian Flu
to Peking last week. They said that
every mountain pass was barricaded
and travelling by horse or mule was
impossible. Only foot passengers
could get through the passes. They
also declared that Chinese soldiers
were in the mountains as thick as
leaves on the trees. These conditions
may make the expedition difficult. but
nobody here believes that if it starts
they will not be surmounted. Though
the statement may seem rash, it is
nevertheless the opinion of men know
ing the situation well that opposition
by the Chinese, once it is under way,
will mark not only the end of the
dynasty but of the Chinese empire as
well.
| Reply Is Unsatisfactory
Peking, Feb. 18.-A message was
| delivered to the foreign ministers be-
fore the meeting Saturday morning
from the Chinese peace commission
ers, which contained the wording OF
an edict, dated Friday, practically
reiterating the recent dispatches OF
the press, sentencing Prince Chung
to commit suicide and Yu-Hsien
Former governor of the province OF
Shan-SD, to be executed, both in the
presence Of high government Off
cial, in order to satisfy the foreign
ers.
Men Idle at brooklyn Navy Yard.
New York, Feb. 1S.-Many meI
have inst been DISCHARGED from the