Jasper County Democrat, Volume 3, Number 46, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 23 February 1901 — MAY MOVE ON SIANFU. [ARTICLE]

MAY MOVE ON SIANFU.

Count von Wnidersee Plans for Renewal of War in China. Pekin advices say that a few days ago Count von YValdersee wrote to the generals under his supervision, notifying them to have all their available troops ready in two weeks for an expedition lasting eighty days. Gen. Chaffee and Gen. Yoyron, the French commander, received letters asking for their co-opera-tion and expressing a desire to know what forces they can spare. In commencing his letter to Gen. Chaffee Count von YValdersee says: "Owing to the unsatisfactory nature of the negotiations Tor peace and also to circumstances rendering such a course desirable, it will probably tie necessary to resume military operations on a large scale, especially toward the west.” Ere long an announcement is expected That t,hc destination of the proposed expedition is Sianfn. The foreign envoys be lieve its object to be to compel the Chinese to accept the terms of tl«‘ p :s. It is thought that when it becomes known thnt the expedition has started the imperial court will hasten to comply immediately with all the demands of the joint note. The military are much elated at the prospect of active service. Many believe the Chiuese army will strive to the uttermost to protect the province of Shensi against invasion. Positive orders have lieen issued from Washington to Gen. Chaffee, commanding the United States troops in China, not to take part in the proposed operations in western China by Count von Waldersee and the allied troops to intimidate the Chinese authorities. Gen. Chaffee is instructed to take no part in the contemplated expedition to Siaufu, while Minister Conger is advised by the Stave Department not to join in any agreement that makes for further hostility. A YVashington correspondent says that Count von YY’aldersee has been a thorn in the side of the peace envoys and his proposed campaign meets with vigorous objection at the national capital, which may lie communicated to the German foreign office.