The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-05-27
BY SNOWCLAD PEAKS
THE PRESIDENTIAL TRAIN HUR-
RIED YESTERDAY.
IT RAINS FOR MRS. M'KINLEY.
PRESIDENT AND CABINET DISCUSS
CHINA.

OisappOinted mt Declination of
other Powers to Accept American
suagestion-Win still Try to
Iirhten China's Burden-United
states VIII Not Go Into Interna-
tiouaI Bond Scheme, but Is Will
ing to Accept China's Bonds at j
Per Cent. without IndOrsement.
ogden, Utah, May 26.-The presidential
train traversed the state of Nevada to-
dav and reached ogden at $50 oclock to-
night During most of the day the ele-
walton exceeded 5000 feet and snow-clad
neaks were continually in sight from the
car windows. At the season of the year
the ride across Nevada is exceedingly
disagreeable. The heat is oppressive, and
fbe dust from the desert is frequently
binding. Fortunately for Mrs. Mckinley.
one of those heavy transforms which so
rarely visit this region, swept completely
pver the state last night, laying the dust
and tempering the atmosphere. Rain fell
elso several times during the day. The
/ weather seemed almost like special in
teryention of Providence for the benefit of
the gentle sufferer. DR.. Rixey reported
tonight that Mrs. McKinly was standing
the trip very well. She suffered no in
i convenience from the rarified atmosphere.
/ The day aboard the train was passed
4 without incident.
China Their Topic.
On the way back to Washington the
+I, 10
n devoting a good deal of time to the con-
4 sderation of the Chinese situation. The
s decnnation of the other Powers to join
in the suggestion of the United States
with regard to scaling down the indemnity
4 demanded of China, was a great disap-
n pointment though it could hardly be said
IA that il was entirely unexpected. The
"a President and members of the cabinet feel
M that this government was right in pro-
n testing against exactions which might
force China to the wall and
from the position taken by
the United States there will
be no retreat. The demands of the Pow
ers are considered exorbitant and likely
4 if insisted upon, to result ultimately in
the crippling or dismemberment of
the empire. The United States will
portunty If the Powers proceed alone
and force China to accede to their de-
mands, this government, of course will
# accept the share of the indemnity assign
ed TO it on the present basis. 1t can dis
Nj tribute such amount as is necessary 20
Ia liquldate the claims of it's citizens. and
subsequently determine. if such a course
should be deemed wise. whether all the
remainder should be retained by this gov
eminent as its proper share.
No Bond Guarantee for Us.
The United States is not in favor of
Inc proposed scheme to raise and guar
antee an International loan for China,
out OF the proceeds of which she can
nquldate her indebtedness to the Powers.
Ihe United States is willing to accept
the bonds of China. without Endorsement
pS any Power at per cent. interest, and
mus make manifest to the world the sin
ce!lty OF the American profession pro-
claimed at the outset, that the United
states desires to help China to her feet
ana preserve her political integrity.
CNcago' according TO the present sched-
ue, VIII be reached Tuesday afternoon.
anu the train is expected to arrive at
washington Wednesday night.
Greeting From Utah.
Echo Utah, May 26.-A stop of fifteen
minutes was made at Ogden, where the
I.ah was shifted to the tracks of the
Ouloh Pacific. A big crowd was at the
s'duon' and the local post of the Grand
army Of the Republic was drawn up
olonsside the track. Gov Wells of Utah,
WIN chief Justice Bartschax of the Su-
pIeme Court, Senator Kearns and Judge
James A. Miner had come from Salt Lake
~ greet the President. He appeared on
"e rear platform and shook hands with
M NUMBER of people, but made no speeches
1He return trip is being made at a speed
only thirty miles an hour, to avoid any
Kinley.