Show 1 I Is well to keep In mind the policy 1 outlined by our Government toward China In Us declaration to the powers sent out on July 3rd as follows Wo adhcro to tIme policy Initiated by uo 1 In 1S57 of Peace with the Chinese nation na-tion of furtherance of lawful commerces and of protection of lives and property of our citizens by nil means guuranlccd under extra tcrri Loriti I troity rlghlB and by tho lav of nationS IT wrong bo dpno 10 our citizens vo propose pro-pose lo hold time responsible authorities to Iho uttermost accountability Wo regard tho condition at Poking none s I one of virtual anarchy whereby power and responsibility la practically devolved upon the local provincial authorities So long ns they nronot In overt collusion 1 with rebellion and use iholr power to protect pro-tect foreign life and properly we regard them as representing the Chinese people with whom seek to remain In wih woscelc pcaco and friendship j rime purpoHo of the President Is as It haH been heretofore to net concurronlly with Limo olhcr powers 1 1 1 In opening up communication with Poking nnd rescuing tub American officials offi-cials missionaries and other Americans who aro In danger 2 In affording all possible protection everywhere In china to Amorlcaa life and properly 3 In guarding and protecting all legitimate legiti-mate American r Intercats and I 1 In aiding to prevent v spread of tho I disorders to the oilier provinces of tho emplro and a recurrence of such disasters I Is of course too early to forecast I time moans of attaining this last result but the policy of Limo Government of the United States Is to seek a solution which may bring about permanent safely and peace In China nreuorvc Chinese tern torlal and administrative entity protect all rights guaranteed to friendly powers by treaty and In law antI safeguard for tho world iho principle of equal and Impartial Im-partial empire trade with all parts of time Chinese |