Evening star., 1901-02-20
CHINA HAS GIVEN IN
Now Consents to All the Terms De-
manded by Powers,
ENJOYS AT PEKlN NOTIFIED
Germany Continues Preparations
for That Punitive Expedition.
NATTER OF INDEMNITY

PEKIN, February 2o-The foreign en-
voys this morning received unofficial
communication from the Chinese plenipo-
tentiaries offering to agree to all the terms
of the powers. The Chinese desired, how
ever. to save the lives of Chao-Shu-Chiao
and Wing Men. but they were informed that
the ministers insisted upon the former de-
mauds y complete surrender Is expected
tomorrow.
Meanwhile extensive preparations are be-
ing made for the expedition planned by
Count Won Waldersee. The Germans have
purchased 500 camels for transport pur-
poses.
A representative of the Associated Press
informed by the foreign ministers to-
day that they think the gravity of the sit
dation is over; but it Is expected that diff
ferences will now arise among themselves
when some of the governments send their
indemnity claims. and particularly is there
uneasiness regarding the attitude of Ger
many that her claims must be paid in cash
before the evacuation takes place. The
other ministers resent this. saying it will be
impossible for China to pay, as China has
not a large reserve and the customs re-
ceipts go to pay dividends upon former
loans; and IT IS improbable she could bor-
row sum of any magnitude. United States
Minister Conger estimates the total de-
mands upon China at 100000 GOO.
Germany In Accord With Us.
BERLIN, February 2o.-The correspon-
dent here of the Associated Press under
stands that the object of the recent confer
ence which United States Ambassador
White had with the secretary for foreign
affairs. Baron Won Richtofen, was the pre-
vention of petty seizures Of territories and
the obtaining of special privileges in China
by separate powers. The United States is
seeking Germany's support for joint action
upon the part of the powers in order to obtain
what IS needed for the proper security of
their diplomatic and commercial interests In
China. 1t Is believed the United States and
Germany are in fun accord on this subject
The German foreign office says Field
Marshal Count Won WaldeIsee's expedi-
tion is to be confined to the province of
Pi-Chi Ii. unless the obduracy of the Chi
nese government makes an extension to
Sian Flu of the military movement neces-
sary. The expedition IS intended to bring
pressure To bear ON the Chinese court. in
order 10 bring about the full acceptance OF
the demands made through the ministers
of the powers al Pekin. The Chinese peace
commissioners Immediately telegraphed
to Sian Flu. and the latest reports indicate
that the step taken is having the desired
effect.
II IS emphasized at the foreign office that
thc expedition Is not German movement
but is IN the commoninterests Of the powers
and is unanimously sanctioned by the for
eign ministers, Including Mr.. CouEer.
Distrust of Germany
The Frankfurter Zeitun@ says an expedi-
non into the interior would b. adventurous
ar.a calculated to open the eyes of the most
gr@iulouS concerning the dangers Germany
runs in avensirg the murder OF Baron Won
ketteler. The paper expresses disirust Of
Eermdnys calm treatment OF the matter
since. what guarantee have we that the
government which used the opportunity of
the murder of two missionaries for seizing
territory Of a friendly power IN time of
peace will not find occasion in the murder
OF the minister for further seizures"
The Lokal Anzeiger, commenting on the
report that the United States objects 20 the
expedition, says:
The United States is merely PURSUING.
purposeiess and ilI-tined intrigues. which
make specially unpleasant impression in
view Of the diminutive force OF the United
States III China"