New-York tribune., 1912-02-08
Secretary Knox Sets Forth the
View That Administrative
Entity Of Empire Should
Be Respected.
URGES POLICY OF NO LOANS
Thinks Governments Should De-
ter Their Nationals from Max
ing Monetary Advances Not
Approved by AL the
Powers Interested.
TFrom The Tribune Bureau.l

the Secretary of state has addressed
note to the German government. through
Ambassador Won Bernstorff setting forth
the views of this government regarding
conditions in China.
The earnest hopes of the United States
that a strict respect for tie integrity and
administrative entity Of China and alb
Holute neutrality he maintained and that
no action be taken by any nation except
In concert with all powers appear 70 he
In accord with the wishes OF all the pow
ers most interested. The making OF
loans to either faction Is strongly derre-
rated.
Secretary Knox states that since the
beginning of the present revolution in
China the Department of state has
from time to time exchanged views on
the situation with Great Britain, Ger
many, France, Italy. Japan and Russia.
Judging by these exchanges, Mr.. Knox
says. it has been quite clear that all
the powers concerned were as one as 10
the wisdom of maintaining the policy of
concerted action in the circumstances.
This unanimity Of view resulted in the
identic note presented by all Of these
powers except Italy to the peace com
missioners at Shanghai on December 20,
as well as in the steps taken for the pro-
lection of their respective interests in
China.
These exchanges show further that the
other powers likewise have exchanged
views among themselves, and that all
up to the present have by common con-
sent mot only refrained from indie
pendent action and from intervening in
China's internal affairs. but have acted
in full accord with their mutual assur-
ances that they would respect its in
tegrity and sovereignty"
Mr.. Knox adds that there happily has
been no reason for interference on the
part of the foreign powers. inasmuch as
both imperialists and republicans have
guaranteed the life and property Of the
foreign population, and the latest re-
ports tend to strengthen the belief that
it is improbable that future develop
ments will necessitate such interference.
If. however, contrary to all expectations,
any further steps should prove neces-
Viction that the policy Of concerted aC-
tion after full consultation by the powers
should and would be maintained in order
TO exclude from the beginning all pos
sible Misunderstanding
Mr.. Knox remarks that it has been the
policy Of the American government, in
accordance with that strict neutrality
vi ho Cd bv-r q
cord, to look with disfavor upon loars
made by Americans unless assured that
the loans would be Of neutral effect as
between the cOntending factions He
takes this as an occasion peculiarly ap-
propriate TO advance the principle of tho
leading governments deterrng their ma
tionals from making loans that are not
approved "as 20 their broad policy by
their own governments on consultation
with the other interested powers"
In view Of the reports that loans are
being made 10 both factions by Ameri-
can and European financiers, Mr. Knox
holds that the governments should not
afford protection for and shodld discour-
age such loans
Picking. Feb 7-Dplomatic difficulties as
well as occasional military Incidents be
tween Russians and Chinese continue and
are being watched closely by the forcan
representatives here.
The imperial Foreign Board recently sent
note 20 the Russian Legation charging
Russian troops with aiding the Mcngolians
IN an attack on the Chinese garrison at
the railroad station Of a city of Manchuria
The Foreign Board requested the Russian
Legation to see that the Russian troops
observed neutrality
The Russian Legation in its reply says
that the MonCols after their attack on the
Chinese garrison retreated into the railway
zone. where the Russian troops arrested
them The troops Of the Chinese garrison
followed into the railway zone and at
tackled both Mongols and Russians. in the
course Of the fight killing Russian officer
and a Russian soldier. as well as a number
OF MOnColans.
Conditions I'm MancAura are evidently be-
coming worse Reports from Russian
sources say that the Mongols have carried
the warfare TO the AmUr River while
brigand bands numbering hundreds have
gone so far 10 attack and capture sev-
eral towns.
The authority of the Kutuktu, the head
OF the Mongolian Lama sect who is now
the Mongoiian Grand Khan. has secured
recognition from Khailar in the North Of
Mongolia down to the Turkestan border.
The imperial Foreign Board has not made
any reply 10 the recent Russian proposal to
mediate with the Mongolians, and in dipo-
matte circles no surprise would be felt If a
Russian Intervention In Manchuria oc-
CURED sooner or later
London. Feb. 8The notifications in the
sbdication terms suggested by the Marking
Assembly are so reasonable, and the terms
so liberal, says a Peking dispatch TO The
Times" that agreement on the question is
now assured
The Emperor may reside first in the For
bidden City and afterward In the summer
palace pension Of 100000 not taels,
viii be granted. The ingenious explana-
ton IS given that taes will be abolished
when the currency IS reformed. Special ex-
penses viii be granted by vote of Parlia-
Inent Tor ceremonial occasions
The present palace STATS will be retained
ana all the property respected, whether be
longing 10 the Emperor or the princes,
either Manchu Tibetan or Mongolian.