The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-06
THE ENJOYS CONFER
TWELVE GUILTY OFFICIALS NAMED
FOR PUNISHMENT.
BUT TWO ARE ALREADY DEAD
A MORE COMPLETE STATEMENT TO
BE DRAWN UP.

Chinese EnvoSs Insist on Danish
ment for the Guilty OmciaIs Of
Royal BIOod-They Ask Some
Searching Questions as to the In
tentiOns of the Allies when Their
Demands Are Complied With, to
All of which the Foreign EnVOys
Were Not Able to Give SatisfactO-
ry Answers.
Pekin, Feb. 5-The Chinese plenipoten-
tiaries. Prince Ching and Ii Hung Chang,
had a protracted meeting this morning
with the foreign envoys. Twelve names
of prominent Chinese officials were sub
mitted with the request that China keep
faith with the Powers and punish the
persons named commensurately with their
offenses.
The Chinese plenipotentiaries replied
that China's earnest desire was to carry
out fully the demands Of the Powers and
that she felt sure the punishment which
would be inflicted would be satisfactory.
1t was discovered that two out of twelve
of the persons named were already dead.
In certain cases the Chinese plenipo-
tentiaries gave reasons why the punish
ment inflicted should be banishment and
not death, asserting that, in these cases.
they particularly desired Punishment only
because the persons in question were so
closely related to the throne.
After a long conversation on the SUBJ
ject of punishment it was decided that
the foreign ENJOYS should draw up a full
list of all accused officials. both national
and provincial. with indictments specify
ing the guilt OF each and a statement Of
the punishment required. which would
then be presented to the Chinese penipo-
tentiares for definite action.
Ii Hung Chang, who is very weak from
his recent Illness had to be carried in
and out of the British legation. He IS
unable to walk, but his head seems as
clear as ever.
The foreign ENJOYS were impressed with
the evident desire of both Prince Ching
and Ii Hung Chang to come to terms
Prince Ching asked whether, provided
China showed by every means in her
power a desire to carry out the terms
of the joint note, the foreign troops would
leave Pel5in.
The foreign envoys replied that this
was subject they could not discuss be-
yond saying that If everything were sat
isfactory they believed the Powers wogl1
begin to withdraw the troops early In
the coming spring but that this depended
largely upon the Chinese themselves.
Prince Ching and Ii Hung Chang said
they desired 40 know the names of the
places where guards would be kept for
the purpose of maintaining communicla-
ton with the sea, in accordance with the
terms of the joint note.
They were informed that this was a
subject regarding which the military au-
thorities had more accurate knowledge
than the envoys, but that at present no
determination had been reached.
Prince Ching was anxious TO know what
provision would be made to control the
legation guards and to prevent them from
disturbing business. He asked If the
guards would be allowed all over the
city.
To this inquiry was given the answer
that the guards would certainly not be
allowed to interfere with any avocations
of the Chinese. but would be merely kept
to guard the legations in case of neces-
sity.
Prince Ching was assured that in what
ever part of the city the legat on guards
might go they would be required to con-
form to laws which would be agreed up
on. under pain of severe punishment for
any infraction.
The Chinese plenipotentiaries also
touched upon the question Of the forts,
asking if it would be necessary to de-
stroy them. AS there seemed to be some
diversity of opinion among the foreign
ENJOYS regarding this matter. it was left
over until the question of punishment
has been definitely decided.
Count Won Waldersee has left for Shan
Hal Kwan.