Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-07-23
CHINA MUST
KEEP HER PLEDGES
hanChurIan Promises viii Have to
Be Carried Out.
CHING PLAYING DIPLOMACY
Hut United States VIII Insist on As
snrances Being Lived Up no Door
IL TO BE Open 30 All Nations.

Washington, July 22.--1nasmuch as
The Chinese government very recently
has expressed its willingness to yield
TO the desires Of the United States for
open ports In Manchuria, the officials
here are at a loss to understand the
communication sent by Prince Ching 70
Minister Conger refusing this conces-
hion. They have received no advices
on the subject, The Importance Of the
communication, If 1t accurately reflects
the attitude Of the Chinese government,
is iully realized In Washington. How
ever, Impressed with the heretofore ex-
pressed willingness OF China to open
Manchurian ports, reinforced by the as
sufance given TO this government by
Russia along the same lines, the Off
Gals continue firm in their belief that
the situation intimately viii be claiiied
and the efforts OF the United States DE
rewarded. In some quarters the OBJ
1eottQns urged TO the opening Of ports
In Prince Ching's communication are
regarded as mere diplomatic bubble.
designed perhaps 10 placate Russia.
NO matter what fresh obstacles may
intervene our government. firm in tho
conviction that the principle OF the open
door In China should be enjoyed by all
nations will continue to exert its in
fuence IN that direction.
Notwithstanding the publication OF
dispatches from foreign cities question
lng the extent of the promises made TO
the American government by China and
Russia respecting Manchuria, the Off
cials here positively decline TO add TO
or take one word from the statement
which was published from Washington
Just before the departure of secy. Hay
10 the effect that satisfactory assur-
ences had been given that two or more
Manchurian ports would be opened 10
the worlds trade. II is quite certain
mat China, which Is here regarded as
the sovereign power I'm Manchuria, |
made these pledges and Il is equally |
certain that the United States |
government fully intends that thew |
shall be kept. The details referred 10 |
IN the original statement as recurring |
adjustment are still unsettled. but the |
state department Is patient. resting I'm |
full confidence OF the opening of the |
ports requested within reasonable
length OF time. II is true. as stated In
INV LONDON dispatches, that japan |
looks with suspicion upon the Russian
pledges relative TO Manchuria and has
intlmated to the state department that
they are not satisfactory. but 80 far
The department sees no reason to ac-
cept that view.
REFUSES TO OPEN TOWNS.
Pekin, July 22.-Prlnce Ching, the
president OF the foreign office has writ
ten to United States Minister Conger.
refusing to open towns IN Manchuria.
IN his letter he dwells upon the impos- !
sibility Of China opening to foreigners
towns which are not In her possession.
out which are held by Russian troops.
and points out the complications which
would be likely to follow.
II Is believed here, however, that a
compromise may be reached By includ.
Ing one town-Ta Hung Kao--in the
new commercial treaty.
Killed in a Cage.
Tucson, Ariz., July 22.-Cananea adj
Vices state that Fred Massey, foreman !