The Washington times., 1906-01-07
CHINESE UPRISING
EXPECTED, TROOPS
ORDERED TO EAST
Preparations for Cam
paign Carefully Made
by Administration.
OTHER POWERS ACTIVE
New Army Brigade EStab-
llShed for Philippines,
Changes in Command.

Changes IN Command.
Alarm is manifested in Administration
circles as to the probability Of a general
outbreak in China against Americans
and American interests. as an out
growth of the boycott on American
goods and the general anti-foreign feel
ing, which seems to be steadily grow
ing
As a precaution. this Government Is
preparing TO promptly cope with the sit
uation and quickly put down any up
rising that may occur. To this end, it
now develops that preparations have
secretly been underway for some time
Tor this country 10 rush several regi-
ments of troops and a fleet of Warships
70 China al moments notice, so TO
speak. Reinforcements are being rush
ed to both the army in the Philippines
and the American fleet in Asiatic
waters.
Troops Get Orders.
Two weeks ago orders were issued al
the War Department for the First and
Second Infantry and the Eighth and
Thirteenth Batteries of field artillery TO
proceed TO the Philippines. This order
aroused much Speculation. but il was
denied at both the state and War De-
partments that II was Of any special
significance. It was causually remarked
that troops were sent to The Philippines
at intervals and troops in sthe islands
were returned 20 posts IN this country.
Reports Of an alarming nature reached
the state Department yesterday, il is ru-
mored, and following this il was on
cially admitted al the War Department
that the issuance of the order was due
10 the state OF unrest now existing I'm
China and the possible consequences in
case Of an outbreak. As a result plans
for the reorganization OF the army in
the Philippines. as well as the se..ding OF
additional troops, have been aade. and
under the change Gen. Leon ard Wood
VIII be in highest command
The Government has been notified by
Americans of unqGestiOned reliability,
who have been recently in China, that
the feeling OF hostility on the part of
the Chinese against Americans and
American interests is rapidly becoming
more bitter. The apprehension now un-
dOubtedly is that a serious outbreak IN
that empire is imminent
Durand Interested.
net meetings frcIn time to time, it is
understood, and following the recent
riOting in Shanghai, the British ambas-
sador, Sir Mortimer DuTand, had long
conferences with Secretary Root on the
subject, and IL was one of the last
subjects discussed between the German
ambassador and the Secretary Of State
previous TO the departure Of Baron Won
Sternburg for the South. Secretary Taft
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plan for an augmentation Of their re-
spective forces IN the Far East.
Following the ordering OF troops to
the Philippines. Secretary Bonaparte
caused sailing orders to the battleshio
oregon TO be revoked. The Oregon was
scheduled to be on the way home by
this time. but now she will remain with
. the Asiatic squadron indefinitely Aside
from retaining ths Oregon there. it is
the intention of Secretary Bonaparte to
send two additional battleships TO the
Far East. but they may not begin the
journey till the early spring.
At the present ,ime there are three
battleships in theAs.atic squadron-Ohio.
Oregon. and Wisconsin. Three cruisers
and four gunbOats compose the balance
IF the fighting strength at sea. which in
cludes a number of auxiliary cruisers
and colliers.
Army BTigadss Established.
The active steps that are being taken
by the three departments Of the Ad-
ministration leaked out yesterday at
ternoon, when orders were issued Great
ing new heads of the departments of
the army In the Philippines. BY direc-
tion of the President Secretary Taft
Will at once establish two army bri-
gades in the Philippines. and General
Leonard Wood even now is in com
mand of the entire forces. fully in
structed as to preparing for the exig-
encies of a campaign in China if con-
ditions should arise demanding a show
OF force there He is said 10 be making
dispositions already, and will be able,
within a few weeks, to place a strong
force on Chinese soil if necessary. fully
equipped ard prepared for service
General Corbin, who has been in com
mand of the army Of the Philippines
has been detached from that post and
will be transferred TO St. Louis.
According TO the reorganization plans
which finally gained publicity yesterday
by admissions OF both Secretary Taft
and Lieutenant General Chaffee. chief
of staf, the headquarters Of the brigades
will be at Angeles and Manila Advices
OF an alarming character came in during
the day from China, it is rumored
which caused a change of plans II was
at first stated that Brigadier General
Funston and Brigadier General Bliss
would be in command, but following re-
caipt of later advices, orders We're issued
detailing another fighting general to the
field
Tris amended order directed Major
Gen. John +. Weston to proceed to the
Ph.Epnines 20 assume command of the
depar.nest ie5,. ~ Luzoh, ,h sGG9eedins G s Brlg
mand of the department of MoHdanao
General Bliss viii succeed General
Wood