The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, September 1, 1900, Page 1

Tall, to be taken from the Libr‘ary..o¢~ VOLUME LXXXVIII-NO. 93. . SAN FRANCISCO, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1900. PRICE FIVE CENTS. WAR BETWEEN RUSSIA AND JAPAN DECLARED TO BE CERTAIN Joint Proclamahons of the Generals of Peking Have Thus Far Failed to Check Plundering. From Shanghai Comes a Report of an Im- perial Edict Ordering an Investigation of the Conduct of the Yangtse Viceroys. s i rtment are in the At the a fiicer: entsin » military come n refrained fr Chir themse srders followir le 1 ty for safe Ymes, wiring August rt ordering auao £ Hsu Tung, nduct of the u. The corre- tr Appa Russt teet the by be distribute GENERAL MILES PREDICTS | A GREAT WAR IN CHINA 1t regards result attempt m the con- the part of elves en- 1 hold the pos- me might come toward the | | | on ng to resort to force. China w th ed,” sald of the civilized from the » Chinese ong the 1 a peace- rmony @ in a con mey NAVAL FORCE IN CHINESE WATERS TO BE INCREASED k GTON ¥ VASHINGTON < . | force under Admiral Re- - ; . I X ment recently g b En g aters, and S 1 s € of China. T re is JE 1 ¥'s force has been con- phene & g A which is now in ses- “ - Dewey, Rear Ad- e ort four days ago o B night. Admiral e 4 ¢ oo of & 1t 1t 15 stated on good author- it The colliers | tons are al- ter Southery, t an expense a capacity of which has a to Asia and re- the Justin, promptly a high official this afternoon, trouble occur they will be able warships 00 tons at Guam and 10,918 i of conflict to reach he American fl t to GERMAN GOVERNMENT GREATLY EMBARRASSED The LI HUNG CHANG MAKES NEW PROMISES Sept. 1.—The Tribune this German Gov- YORK = following from Li bly embarrassed by : ; of the United States R 31.—The withrawal ussia to withdraw from Peking and ognize Lt Hung Chang as an inter- mediary. Tt was wholly unexpected here that Russia would join the United States in such a step. Count von Bulow, the For | eign Minister, considers the new situation | thus created so important as to compel him to abandon t yout t acation trip he was evening the semi- offic s expre the views of the Government in cautious terms A Foreign Office official made the follow- £ statement o1 the subject: y bas not pre es « leg: et swered Rus- E 2 to General s request ta withdraw from Peking. t o be in readiness | The other powers do not regard the mili- 0 American troops in Peking | tary situation thére as precarious. As far | 1 entsin and escort Minister Cor as 1i Hung Chang s concerned Germany I out of the Chi- to acknowledge him as China’s | representative in prace negotiations if he [ shows himself propyrly accredited, but as {0 this feature of t\e case nothing is as | yet known here. The statement of thy London Times that | C t | lay Camd | a German bank s neghtiating with Chang orof Brit- | ¢ni Tung, the Woochanz Viceroy, for a | loan of a million taels is positively Qenied. | { withdrawal statement that whereas Rus- | sia proposes to withdraw from China, our P ORTLAND, Ore., Aug. 31.—The prospects for a clash between Russia and Japan in the near future arg causing some uneasiness in this port among merchants interested in the Oriental and Siberian trade. The representative of one of the largest operators in that field cabled to a Portland house four days ago from Port Arthur that war was imminent between Japan and Russia. As this would have interfered with some business in view the Portland house cabled back that the war rumor was discredited here. To-day a second cable \\as received from Port Arthur reading as follows: ‘“Cable of 27th confirmed. War is now certain.’ As the sends i & in very close touch with officials high in the Russian service much credence is given the report in this city. GROUP OF THE REFUGE WAY TO TIENTSIN FROM PAUTUNG-FU WITH THE WOM (From L/Tlustration.) )W BESIEGED BY A LARGE FORCE i TO THE CHRISTIAN CONVER' PAUTUNG PLACE MEANS 18 LEA" WHO N AND CHILDREN. OF BOXERS, SURVIVED WHO FOUGHT THEIR AND THEIR CAPTURE OF THE LAST MASSACRE. THE CLEVER DIPLOMACY OF THE UNITED STATES IN REPLYING TO THE RUSSIAN PROPOSAL R i ASHINGTON, Aug. 3L—The, was further advised to-day of the devel- Russian note relative to the|opments In the situation, a compendious withdrawal of Ru: a from Chi- | statement of the points in the Russo- na and the Unit States’ re- | American correspondence being cabled to | sponse thereto were made pub- | him for his guidance. lic to-day t the Cabinet of so0 the State Department after 1 fuily considered the ex- doing. The correspondence | The text of the Russian proposal ana the State Department’s response follow pediency Chinese correspondence, August 25 and 29, {e unique in the history of diplomatic ex- | 1900, change. It may be sald to illustrate a | Purposes of Russia In China. clever move by which the United States| Telegraphic instructions sent to the reprea- Government a n has assumed the leaa | ®entatives of the United States in Berlin, in prescribing the policy of the powers re- | London, Tokio and St. Peters. ! speeting the Chinese trouble. This was | DEPARTMENT OF STATE, | ccomplished by the State Department | WASHINGTON, Aug. 1900. ling itself of the Russian note to ad- | Russian Charge d'Affaires yesterday dress the powers with inquiry as to joon made to me an oral statement re- their policies, an answer to Which scarce- | specting Russia’s purposes In China (o the 1y can be avoided. following effect That, as already repeatedly | Ruseia has no designs of territorial | Various meanings may be placed upon | ¢ e sition in Chipa; that, equally with other | e statements of the two princ als to ! !:'7 .lc::r.i oy T f‘”“ s m‘m | powers now operating there, Russia has sought | this »I" . & th »tv hils et | the safety of the legations at Peking and ) hand, it may be noted that while USSIA | yo)p the Chinese Government to repress the announces a purpose to withdraw her | iounies; that, incidentally to necessary a troops from China, still as to the occupy. ing force at Niuchwang a condition i o measures on the Russian border, s occupied Nfuchwang for military pur- attached that almost negatives the propo- es, and as soon as order is re-established | sition as to that point. Respecting our | will retire troops therefrom if action of other own attitude it appears that while heliey- | powers be no obstacle thereto; that the pur- ing the best course to pursue is to remain | pose for wkich the various Governments have in Peking our Government Is still willing | co-operatd for the relief of the legations in Perhaps this means that if | Peling bas been accomplished; that, taking to withdraw. there is to be separate action by the pow- ers in China the United States proposes to deal with the situation with a free hand. It may be noted in connection with our the position that as the Chinese Government | has left Peking there is no need for her rep- | resentative to rematn. Russia has directed the | Russian Mtnister to retire, with his personnel, from China: that the Russian troops will like- wise be withdrawn, and that when the Gov- ernment of China shall regain the reins of government and afford an authority with which the other powers cam deal. and will expre: a desire to enter into negotiations, the Rus- slan Government will also name its represen- | | tative. Holding these views and purposes Rus- | sin expresses hope that the United States will | share the same opinton. To this declaration our reply has been made by the following memorandum: “Memorandum in response to the Russian Charge’s oral communication, made on August 28 to the acting Secretary of State touching the Durboses of Rusaia in China. offer is to withdraw from Peking. A sig- nificant fact in that connection is that General Chaffee, who is well advised of the situation, having several days ago been directed to prepare for just such an emergency as that precipitated by the Russian action, continues his preparations for wintering the American troops in | China. Indeed, unless the men are afloat and out of the Petho within the next six weeks they are likely to remaln in China perforce, being Icebound. General Chaftee “The Government of the United States re- celves with much satisfaction the reiterated statement that Russia has no designs of terri torial acquisition in China, with the othAr powers now operating in China, Russia has sought the safety of her legation in Peking and to heip the Chinese Government to repress the existing troubles. The same pur- poses have moved and will continue to control the Government of the United States, and the frank declarations of Russia in_this regard in accord with those made to the United States by the other powers. All the powers, therefore, having disclaimed any purpose to acquire any part of China, and now that adherence thereto has been renewed since relief has reached Pe- king, 1t ought not to be difficult, by concu: action through negotiations, to reach an ami, ble settlement with China by which the tre; rights of all powers will be secured for the fu- ture, the open door assured, the Interests and ent | property uf foreign citizens conserved and full | reparation made for wrongs and injuries suf- fered by them. *'So far as we are advised, the greater part of China is at peace, and earnestly desires to pro- tect the life and property of all foreigners, and in several of the provinces active and success- ful efforts to suppress the Boxers have been taken by Viceroys, encouragement through our Consuls and naval officers. ““The present good relation should be promoted for the peace of China. While we agree that the immediate object for which the military forces of the powers have been co-operating, viz., the relief of the Ministers at Peking, has been nccomplished, there still remains the other purposes which all the powers have in common, which are referred to in the com- munication of the Russian Charge d'Affaires and which were specifically enumerated in our note to the powers of July 3. ‘These are: To afford all possible protection everywhere in China to foreign life and prop- erty; to guard and protect ail legitimate for- elgn interests; to ald in preventing the spread of the disorders to other provinces of the em. pire and recurrence of such disorders, and to seek a solution which may bring about per- manent safety and peace to China, preserve Chinese territorial and administrative entity, protect ail rights guaranteed by treaty and intarpational law to friendly Dowers and safe- and that, equally | to whom we have pxxendm{ | Ru55|as Hasty Withdrawal From Peking Would Speed- ily Cause an Open Rupture Among the Powers. It Is the Policy of the United States to Pre- serve Harmony of Action in China, but the Task Now Seems Most Difficult. - 1 Special Dispatch to The Call. ALL BUREAU, WELLINGTON HOTEL. WASHINGTON, Aug An 1 early withd 1 fr Peking b ain, France, Japs - probable that ke - # maining alone. 3 i a al from m A reply to the commu sve s s opinfon of this Governmer s r y can best be attained “by E e - ing among the powers until s * i | lished and shall be in sitic sions for reparation g What this Government désires at powers. The President does, not prope complications over China if it can poss one power from Peking would endar States would at once recall Gene: tection of Americans and their interes be able to unite again upon a common Russia has announced that the Ru tire from China and that Ru n the hope of the administration that Mr Government to reconsider this prograr ministration circles, however will probably persist in her determi | States would consider the withdrawal of Ru of the powers and troducing an element | ment in Mr. v power which | troops ¢ rily proceed there | in Chin and we think that t} | drawal expedient | Whatever ¥ of other po | American forces would t once as the Avoling Saltdeil | international complications France has already notified the United States | powers, that she agrees with the position take ‘l to the Russian communication. This means that | Russta carries out the programme she has annov to the position of the other powers ha vet | indications that even Germany will be reluctant to troducing discord by remaining in Peking If the Copies of the reply to Russia have been cabled eral Chaffee, and there is good reason to believe that | follow the Russians or representatives of any king. At the same time they action by the varfous foreign Ministers to having all the Ministers movement is dec other g ende are to use every and milit and tro: ded upon Adee’s note ops le It and if such a the suggestion in Mr. lers | at Peking to confer together and act in | The essential difference between United States is clear. Russia bel S ‘I to evacuate the Chinese capital and | to return and set up their governme United States, on the other hand, belleves that | @efinite understanding for the occupation of Peki | ment of the Chinese Government. It Is feared here withdraw before securing provisions f protection of foreigners in China that tain. The Chinese people, eared A dispatch received by | contained in Mr. Conger's ca am parade through the Chinese Imperial ing the retreat of the Chinese troops doubtless have a good effect in impressing the ( foreigners. But it is feared that little good may »r repara se re: will look it is f 1 the capty that much difficulty may be encountered in securi trom China if a considerable force of troops is not at b tions. However this may be, it is not thought probak and the early withdrawal from Pek inevitable. - her programme, among the powers seems rinciple of equal | arts of the Chi- guard for the world of t and impartial trade with nese empire. “In our opinion these purposes could best be obtained by“the joint occupation, of Peking un- der a definite rstanding between the pow- ers until the Chinese Government have been re-establi position to enter into new treaties Wi aration and CHINESE WEARY OF HOSTILITIES IN AMUR ST. PETERSBURG hed and shall have been quate provisions for re Aug. 31.—Telegrams of future protection. With the estabi received here to-day e recognition of such authority the Unit e Provines of Amur eonl w wish to withdraw its military f e e Amur confirm the o peking and remit to the processes of | TePOTts from Generai Grodekoff | peacetul negotiation our just demands. We |mander of the Amur governm | consider, . however, that a continued occupa- | Douncing that the Chinese sent me: oo of Peking would be ineffective to produce | with a flag of truce to General | the desired result, unless all the powers unite | kampf. Thi urred August 22 and therein” with entire harmony of purpose. ANy ust 2. The Chinese declared th | power which determines to withdraw its troops | cease hostilities and in no case would from Peking will necessarily proceed thereafter | make g further attack. General Rennen- | to protect its interests in C;:;m by d’m"“;‘f kampf repiied t he had no authority | method, and we th basre % oy Y 5 to negotiate, and he d on the Ch |a ;.‘npml withdrawal expedien of withdrawal, | 10 Tretire without offering any resistance. ‘As to the time and manne we think that, in view of the Imperfect knowl- miltary situatic g from TO MAINTAIN GUARDS | edge of the | the interruptions of tele communicatic | the several military comman at A O e e omructed i confer and. agree. to- T THE IMPERIAL CITY | gether umon the withdrawal as ted —_— movement as they agreed upon YOKOHAMA Yama- “The t of the ns Is that, | guchi, com ese troops In until there i3 such general expression by the ' China, reports that at a meeting of for- | powers ftor a e 1 cecupation as to modify | elgn Ministers and 3 * o | the views e ¥ it of | declded to maintain at the | SIS S K, foF | perial city, Intrusting the south gates to | continued occupation. we shall give Instruc- | the Americans, while the Japanese noiq o the commander of the American forces tions t . three others. It was also decided to com- in Chira to withdraw our troops from Peking | o -~ ot °° 7 \"""\’(‘M: f‘\f x' k‘h' :- o | atter the conference with the other command- | ETOTATE the OCCUPS . & | ers as to the time and manner of withdrawal f the allled troops through the Lo enersment of the United States i | Imperial city August 2. Many of the much gratified by the assurance given by Rus. | €Unuch guards have left the palace and R the oceumation of Niuchwang is for Surrendered themselves. e Inmates of military purposes incidental to the military | the palace have been assured that they { Steps for the security of the Russian border | Will be treated with every consideration. | provinces menaced by the Chinese, and that as | Five companies of troops from the Japan- | soon as order shall be re-established Russia | ese garrison at Tapiah, island of For- | will retize her troers from these places if the | mosa, started Tuesday for Amoy. action of the other powers be not an obstacle reto. o obstacie TREASURE UNEARTHED BY RUSSIAN TROOPS ST. PETERSBURG. in this regard can arise through whose policy ily proclaimed Acting § Washington, nd_ha s fed August smunicate the foregoing to the Aus. General o "ot Foreign Afairs and 1nvite cayeful | Linevitch, commanding the Russian consideration a=d a resnonse troops at the Chinese capital, reports TP — from Peking under date of Augus WOUNDED BY A “SNIPER.” the Russlan detachment on the previous i day captured without the imperial WASHINGTON, Aug. 3L—A dispatch summer pa The Russtan artillery- men have also unearthed at Peking thirty cannon and many rifles. A large quantity of siiver was found at the Tsung U Ya- men. | from General Chaffee at Taku gives fur- ther particulars regarding the wounding of Lieutenant William H. Cald=ron, Ninth | Infantry. at Hoshiwu on Ausust 24 It I'his Paper not