The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-01-31

PEK1NG, Jan. 16 delayed In trans
mission).-The note which accompanied
he agreement delivered by the Chinese
plenipotentiaries reiterated the Chinese
objections already published, adding
thereto a request for the immediate re-
tu1n Of the public buildings and the total
cessation of military expeditions, the de.
sire for definition of the limits of the
Legations; also desire for the removal
| OF the troops as early as possible.
The German and French officials seem
| to think it unwise for the troops to leave
PeKlns 1or several months. The French
especially object to what they call the
'coWardly behavior of other nations in
not protecting the Chinese Christians.
For that reason they believe it will DE
necessary to keep the troops at least
another year. The English, Americans
and Russians seemingly think a gradual
withdrawal can be made as soon as the
river opens, about the beginning OF
! March.
Inc chinese are anxious to have the
lndemnltles payable to the different ma
Ions adJudged before an international
committee. majority of the Ministers
mere seem to think that their Govern
ments may make separate arrangements
with China. The Ministers will hold 81
meeting shortly to consider the next
Istep to be taken. No formal reply VIII
be sent to the Chinese objections but
they will be considered
I PEhlNG, Jan. 16 delayed in trans
inission).-The agreement was delivered
by the Chinese plenipotentiaries this
evening, thus relieving the anxiety of the
foreign ENJOYS, who had begun to fear
that in spite of the promises made.
something might occur to prevent deliv-
cry. There is general feeling of salts
faction among the foreigners and troops.
Most of the latter look anxiously forward
to leaving China this year. Although no
orders have been received, the Austria
Hans expect to be the first British troops
10 go, presumably as soon as the river
opens, which is usually during the first
week of March,
FRIENDS of Emperor Kwang Su have
informed the Russian Minister, M. de
Giers, that the Emperor desires to return
as speedily as possible to the capital and
viii do SO as soon as he Is assured that
the foreign troops Will leave. His Males
ty would like to start to Picking imme-
d.ateiy after February 22d, when the
Chinese New Year begins. The Jour-
ney will probably take six weeks.
PEK1NG, Jan. Is Delayed in trans
mission).-Prince Ching says he considers
the Chinese request reasonable and feels
sure that the United States will agree to
them as well as most of the other ma
lions.
The question of indemnity says
Prince Ching. has two sides. Some OF
the allies have conducted warfare in a
fashion unparalleled in the history of CIV
ilization. Chinese merchants and private
citizens assert that valuables have been
looted amounting to immense sums. and
1t would not be unfair to take these large
ly into consideration when the question
Iof indemnities is discussed
i1en-Tsfn. Picking and all the cities
and towns between have been absolutely
stripped. while priceless treasures be-
longing to private individuals have been
conhscated irrespective of all ideas of
modern warfare. 1 feel confident that
the good feeling of the allies win make
due allowance, and 1 look forward TO
getting satisfactory reply to the ques-
lions we have asked when we meet the
foreign ENJOYS Monday, January 81 We
will then consider the other points,
Russia and Germany have reached an
agreement as to the terms on which the
railway is to be transferred to the lat
ter.
The Germans viii assume absolute
control next Friday, January 25th. but
they will shortly transfer the line To
the British
Sir Ernest Mason Satow, the British
Minister, has requested that the meeting
between the ENJOYS and the Chinese plen-
ipotentiaries, which had been fixed for
tomorrow, be postponed until Tuesday in
order to enable him to receive fnstr,c-
lions from the British Government.
CHINA's GOOD FAITH.
PEKING, Jan. 22-Today the foreign
ENJOYS discussed the report of the Chit
nese plenipotent.aries. especially in the
matter of punishments, and exemnte1
Isl Lien and Isl Wing as being less
guilty than the others. The reply to the
Chinese note will be delivered Thursday
1t Will emphasize the point that the
signing OF the agreement will be without
value unless good faith is shown bv acts
and that it will be absolutely useless to
expect the removal of the troops or con-
cessions upon the part of the allies until
China cenclusfyely proves her good in
tentions.
ALLIES MAY GO AFTER EMPEROR.
TIEN-TSIN, Jan. cit is reported in
German circles that unless the peace ne
gotiations are satisfactorily concluded
early next month an expedition will be
organized to bring Emperor Kkang Su
and Prince Tuan to Picking.
EYACUATE BUT RE-OCCUPY
TIEN-TSIN.
LONDON, Jan. 23.-"The Russian
troops evacuated Tien-Tsin Sunday
saws the Tien-TSin correcnoodant of t,,a