New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-10-12
CRANE WAITS DECISION
SECRETARY KNOX NAY
ACT ON HIS CASE TO-DAY.
Stafe Department Greatly Embar-
rossed by Disclosure of It's Plans
Regarding China.

washington, Oct lit now rests with
rAnander c. Knox. Secretary Of State 10 de-
..--nine whether Charles r. Crane. Of Chicago,
,lsu Be recalled as Minister OF the United
s,stss 10 China z Mr.. Knox decides {, I Mr.
crane is lacking In diplomatic discretion or that
- the Night Of recent Developments he is not
tbs proper man 20 represent this nations in
ss-ests IN the Far East. there is no doubt that
President Taft viii accept Ny. Cranes resigna-
sson and make another nomination. II is ex-
pscted that announcement OF some kind will
be made tomorrow concerning Mr.. Cranes
hurried and mysterious trip across the continent
70 washington on the eve Of his departure for
china
Those familiar with the case think it is quite
probshle that Secretary Knox following his
ak last night with Mr.. Crane. communicated
with President Taft, and that no further action
viii be taken until reply 20 this message is
received.
No statement on the case was given out to-
DAY either by Secretary Knox or Mr.. Crane.
~. Knox did not visit the State Department
until late in the afternoon. but was in touch
with his Office throughout the day. He had a
conference early in the afternoon with Alvey
A Adee, Second Assistant Secretary Of State.
NJ crane declined TO make any comment On
his Washington visit or 10 discuss in any way
his conferences with the Secretary Of State. He
repeated his statement Of last night that he had
engaged passage on the Korea on October 20.
and SAID he expected TO sail from San Francisco
on that date.
There was no meeting between Secretary Knox
and Mr. Crane to-day. Mr.. Crane spent the
greater part Of the day with his close personal
friend and political ally. Walter L Fisher, pres
ident OF the City Club. Of Chicago. who arrived
IN Washington to-day. II was nearly midnight
when M Crane returned 20 his hotel
7 have no news he said Il am in Wash
ington subject 10 the call Of Mr.. Knox and
awaiting his orders
The question for Mr.. Knox TO decide is
whether, in view OF al the facts Mr.. Crane
will make useful diplomatic Officer in China
Notwithstanding Ny, Cranes arrangements TO
sail for his post next week. there is little room
FOR doubt that his situation with reference TO
remaining in the diplomatic service is exceed
ingly serious.
CAUSE OF CRANES RECALL
Although the air OF mystery which has sur
rounded the Crane case from the start was not
dispelled to-day. IL is known that the imne-
date cause OF the hasty summons Of the min
lister from San Francisco to Washington was
the direct result Of a Washington dispatch
printed in q Chicago newspaper on Septembe-
.. This dispatch contained information of a
confidential character, which was supposed TO
hcisls OF the State Department It is under
stood that portions Of this dispatch found their
way 10 Picking and TO some OF the capitals of
Europe. The publication OF this confidential in
formation has proved most embarrassing to tho
State Department and has greatly annoyed Sec
retary Knox. who has devoted himself TO a COM
prehensive study Of the Far Eastern situation
wiki special energy, and has mapped out q def
nite line OF action for this nation TO follow in
zSA.,,
Of The Orient.
The dispatch mentioned said that the United
States was preparing 10 protest against the
treaties between China and Japan whereby
Japan obtained certain exclusive mining con-
cessions IN Manchuria and China agreed not 10
extend her present railway system in Manchuria
without consulting the japanese government
The article outlined accurately the attitude OF
this government toward the treaties. Mr. Crane
Vss among those familiar with the situation.
and the State Department is dis. osed TO hold
him responsible for premature publication of
rs plans which has caused a great stir in world
politics
Il vas the undoubted intention Of the State
Department 70 have Mr.. Crane on his arrival in
PeE1ug, sound the diplomatic representatives Of
ne other powers as TO what steps should be
taken for formulating a united protest against
granting TO Japan the privilege embodied in the
pending treaties with China. The open door, ="
50 carefully guarded by John Hay with respect
70 China, is close 10 the heart Of the present
ADMINISTRATION. Secretary Knox realizes. how
ever, that equality OF opportunity in China can
o maintained more effectively by concert of the
powers Than III the United States alone. Mr..
Cranes first mission, therefore. was both deli
ate and important. The State Department
ooked 70 him 10 execute policy which would
Increase this nations prestige in the diplomacy
" the Far East and al the same time would
sg1ng practical and immediate results in greater
iomnaercisl advantages TO the United States.
Mr. KNOX'S PLANS DISCLOSED.
That Mr. Knox was amazed when his carefully
aid plans were flashed 70 the world is putting
mildly. The State Department officials felt
hat this premature publication placed a serious
handicap on Mr.. Cranes ability to perform ef-
iectiVe service in China. Ample opportunity
vas given 70 other nations 10 anticipate the
course q the United States and 10 place OBJ
stscles in the way Of carrying into effect the
plans OF this government
NJ Knox has no personal feeling in the mat
Ter. and viii be guided solely by what seem to
nm the hest interests Of the government. II ne