Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1901-04-13
1900 MEN 70 REMAIN There
ALLIED FORCES LEFT IN CHINA.
American and Russian Commanders
Thought Ii Was Too Many-RaiI-
way to BE Kept Gunrded-CIaiIns
Must BE Fixed May 1-Russia's
Note.

Pekin, April S.-rhe recent meeting of
the generals of the allied troops and Count
Won Waldersee was of great Importance
and interest, though it was known before
hand what had been practically decided
on. Still the meeting showed conclusively
the attitude of the different powers. The
only dissents from the plan adopted were
General Chaffee, the American commander,
and General Wogack, commander of the
Russian forces, who both thought that
the number of points to be occupied was
excessive and also that the number of
troops was too great. The other generals
were unanimous in the opinion that nine
points on the railway should be occupied
between Pekin and Shan-hai-kwan, with
5000 men, exclusive Of the 1000 in Pek!n.
This will be a permanent measure, while
the reduction of the present forces will be
made according to the present wishes of
the respective governments. The railway
between Pao-ting-fu and Pekin will not
be guarded, it not being a line of COM
muncation with the sea.
Claims for Indemnity.
General Chatfee suggested that it was
only necessary to occupy two points be-
tween Yan-thsun and Tientsin and three
between Tentsin and Shan hai-kwan,
with a total of 1000 men, exclusive of
those at Pekin. 1t was not necessary, he
said, to have soldiers at Tong-ku, as naval
vessels were always there, and because the
reliefs could be passing backward and for
ward. General Wo@ck thought that 1000
men would be sufficient for occupying
Tientsin and Shan-ha kwan.
Affecting Manchuria.
The views of the majority will be pre-
sented to the ministers for immediate ac-
ton, as the generals feel that the accept
ance by the Chinese of these terms may in
clude the total destruction of the forts at
Shan-hai-kwan, Pei-tang, Taku, Tong u,
Pei-tsan and Yang thsun, which will mean
complete submission, when arrangements
ought to be made for the withdrawal of
ma jorty of the forces from China.
London, April SO. ,eial notice has
been received that claims for indemnity
against China must be filed with the BrlC-
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before May |.
London, April 8-A dispatch from ST.
Petersburg says it is learned from trust
worthy source that Russas diplomatic
agents abroad were instructed on April
to communicate to the governments to
which they are accredited an Identical note
in the same terms as that presented by
Count Cassni to Secretary Hay.
The text of the identical note, as it APP
pears from news which has come to hand,
is as follows:
THAT in the present circumstances
special examination into the Manchurian
affair, instead of being an open testimonial
of friendly sentiments on the part Of Rus
STA toward China, might entail various diff
ferences for the neighboring states. Rus
STA does not in any way insist upon the
conclusion of any such agreement and even
abandons all possible negotiations in this
matter In as much as the imperial gov
eminent ever adheres faithfully to its orig
inal and oft repeated program it will quiet
| ly await the further course of events"