Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-10
FOR
COMMANDMENT.
Movement Against n.--Concen-
tratiOn of Japanese Troops
Has Ceased.
DIPLOMATIC NOTES PLAY PART.
China Feared Land Crab by Japan--
United States and Germany Frustr at
ed Latter'S Purpose.

Tien Tsin, Feb. l0.---Revolution-
airy warships steamed inro the har-
Dor Of Shan Hal kwan, directly east
OF Pekn today. and il was believed
that Il bombardmenr was imminent.
The original war plans OF the repub-
| licans called for the landing OF
, large number OF troops at Shan Hal
! Ewan and an overland expedition
against Pekin.
Shanghai. Feb. l0.-Reports from
the north that the concentration OF
Japanese troops on the northern Dor
der OF China has ceased and that
many of the Japanese garrisons have
been actually reduced. following the
exchange OF notes between Secretary
Knox and the German Foreign Office.
have greatly pleased the republican
government 1t was feared that
Japan's apparent preparations for 4
land grab would have forced the
hand OF England and Russia, and re-
suited in territorial seizures by all
three nations.
From source close TO Dr.. Sun
Vat Sen. il was learned today that the
provisional president Of the republic
feels that the action Of the United
States and Germany has for the time.
al least. checked Japanese plans,
which, if carried cut. must have pre-
cipatated vast territorial grab.
The German-American stand for
the open door is interpreted here
as granting n new lease Of life 10 the
Chinese Republic
Berlin. Feb. l0.-With The dawn
ing public realization that this weeks
Exchange of notes between the Unit
cd States and Germany. seeking 70
protect the Chinese open door. is
probably the most important step er-
er taken in the direction OF German
American diplomatic cooperation,
the German Foreign Office, through
Assistant Foreign Secretary thinner
man. today gave the United Press a
statement Of the attitude Of the Ger
man government.
The action OF the United States
and Germany joining hands 10 pre-
serve neutrality in China is now rec
ognized as al cpoch-making diplo-
matte achievement. in view Of the
fact that it is the most important
move ever made jointly by the TWO
nations.
While the Foreign Office naturally
will not comment on the diplomatic
phase OF The situation. it is apparent
THAT the Kaiser's government is graf
lifted AT the success of Count Won
Bernstorff in securing rhe co-opera-
Ition Of The American State Depart
ment. The general impression here
! is that Germany is now in thorough
accord with American diplomacy.
The comment OF Berlin newspapers is
distinctly favorable 10 rhe action Of
Ambassador Bernstorff and Secretary
of State Knox.
The statement given By the For
eicn Office 10 the United Press fol-
lows:
Secretary of State KnOx's an
swer to Ambassador Count Won
Rernstorff's inquiry concerning AM
crica's attitude toward China has
caused great satisfaction to Germany.
The scope and object of the Am
crican-German exchanges was TO
make il known that the preservation
of neutrality by all powers towards
Chinese events. is necessary in the
mutual interests OF both countries.
THE note of Secretary OF State
Knox contains valuable statements
of promises given by the Powers 10
abstain from intervention as long
as possible and in case unexpected in
Itorvention becomes necessary. 70 as
sure Joint mutual agreement be-
| fore taking action.
Therefore, the note has been
greeted with satisfaction and pleas
ure here. II is hoped that the note
will have a favorable effect in China
and will facilitate a settlement be-
tween the conflicting Chinese par
ties"
While the Foreign Office positively
jdeclined to 90 into further detail. 1t
was learned in seni-official quarters
that Germany, feeling isolated in the