New-York tribune., 1901-01-12
PRINCE CHUN IN PEKING.
BROTHER OF EMPEROR KWANG SU-HE
MAKES A FAVORABLE IMPRESSION.

Peking. Jan. 1O.-Prince Chun. brother of the
Emperor, who is now in Pekng and in whose
honor the Germans will hold review. says that
though he does not represent the Court officially
ne knows his brothers sentiment is in favor of
returning to Pekng. Indeed the Emperor wrote
to Prince Ching recently, and asked if his apart
ments were in fit state for his early return.
Prince Chun says the Chinese have a side
question. The foreigners do not seem to realize
that China objects to the maintenance of the
legation guard more than purely temporary
measure because there is necessity for it,
The Boxer movement, he asserts, was purely
patriotic one, meaning China Tor the Chinese
For many years the nations begged for trading
privileges having obtained which. I'D waXed
rich from the profits thereof, they forced unde-
sirable treaties upon China. with threats of con-
fiscation of the choicest parts of the country.
The slightest riot has been made the occasion TO
acquire territory and obtain valuable eonces-
sions. Naturally, a peaceable people will
turn at last.
The people of China Prince Chun further de-
clares, have been gradually worked up over the
recent loss Of territory at Wei-Hai-Wei, Port
Arthur and elsewhere. and also over the grant
ing Of rights and honors to Catholic missionaries
by officials. All Oriental nations liable peri
odicalIy, the same as individuals. TO run amuck
The Chinese, according 10 Prince Chun, misbe-
haved no worse than did the French during their
celebrated Revolution. The Chinese. he says,
are the most peaceable race on the earth, and
such trouble recently occurred is not likely TO
happen again for centuries. He believes the
Emperor is friendly TO foreigners who desire TO
preserve the integrity of the Empire. He says
that il Is a mistake to attribute unlimited power
10 the Empress DowaSer. though she naturally
has that influence with the Emperor which the
Chinese always concede TO relations who are
10 which beautifully
their veneration for their ancestors
Prince Ching has received telegram from the
Court objecting TO the second clause in the JOINT
note, regarding the punishment OF more than
those mentioned in the Imperial decree of Sep
tember. Prince Ching replied 10 this message
that 1t was necessary to sign frst ana argue
afterward. the Ministers refusing TO listen 10
arguments until they shall have received a def
inite reply to the demands.
NJ. De Giers. the Russian Minister to China.
denies the current report that Russia is endeaV-
oring TO make a special agreement with emma
irrespective of the other Powers.
Had this been the case" he said to-day, Il
would not have signed the joint note, although
probably so far Manchuria is concerned.
Russia and China viii make special arrange
ments which will not conflict with any treaties
or agreements made by Russia and the other
Il do not believe that Russia has any nten-
tion of keeping Manchuria. Indeed. she is plac-
ing all the Chinese officials possible in office.
Probably, however, it will be necessary to guard
the railroad for indefinite period. do not
believe that there are 2JOOO0 Russian soldiers in
With reference to the claim made by some Of
the other ENJOYS that Russia violated her word
in taking a concession at Tlen-Tsn, NJ DE
Giers said:
Nothing of tho kind. Tien-Tsin is practically
a foreign city, and Russia felt the necessity Of
having a certain portion of the land there for
the benefit of her trade interests. The land
granted had been virtually unused for any pur-
pose, and was almost worthless Russia will
make it a valuable property, benefting herself
and China. do not consider this like an acqui-
sition Of territory.
Prince Ching and Ii Hung Chang are still
awaiting instructions from the Court regarding
the agreement. Both claim that ii is practically
certain the orders will be favorable, enabling
them to sign Immediately.
Prince Ching says proof of the Courts inten-
tion tc order the affi3ng Of signatures IS to be
found in the fact that Prince Chun has been
designated to go 10 Berlin TO express Chlna's
regret for the murder Of Baron Won ketteler.