The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-10-25
Fifteen OF the Cars War ships Sail
from vIadfvosfok, Probably 10
Seize Important strategic Points.
JAPANESE FLEET RECALLED
REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN 0R-
DERED BACK FROM F0RM0sA.
England Aroused by a Chinese Con-
Life of Turkeys sultan.

LONDON, Oct. PA special cispafcn
from Shanghai says that Russian squad
ron Of fifteen ships has left yladivostock for
Chemulpo and Fusan. The Japanese feet
I'm Formosan waters. IL is also stated. has
been recalled. md IL is announced on ex-
cellent authority that several British war
ships have been ordered 10 sail for Corea.
1t is stated at Shanghai that Japan's reply
to the demand OF Russia that the former
evacuate Corea IL couched I'm specific but
firm language. and protests against dictation
by Russian In Corean affairs. II Is regard
ed at Shanghai as certain that Russian will
permanently occupy Fusan. The Shanghai
dispatch also says that the situation Of al
fairs is most grave. and that preparations
for the expected struggle are visible on all
sides. but ii is hoped that solution OF the
difficulty will be found in Russia and Japan
agreeing 10 divide Corea.
The correspondent OF the Times at Hong
Kong learns from reliable source that, by
the recently concluded Russo-China treaty.
Russia obtains rights to anchor her neet
at Port Arthur and to construct and work
und~r Russian administration. railways
frr Nertchinsk and rsitsihar to vladivo-
stok 1d from Esitslhar to Port Arthur.
to with other commercial advan-
ia o which the most favored nation
cl -. is not applicable. But the Chinese re-
serve the option to purchase the railways
twenty years hence at a price to be ar
ranged hereafter.
In an editorial. commenting upon its dis
patch from Hong Kong. the Times says;
''Our correspondent has close relations with
men who are able to penetrate beneath the
surface OF things. This startling news.
IL 49, -
is too probable. though it be followed By an
Official denial. Russia cannot possibly smag-
inc that the great powers will view with In
difference such destruction OF the balance
OF power which is unparalleled in its au-
dacity. China's option to purchase the rail-
ways is jest almost too cynical TO find =
place in any serious diplomatic transaction.
Under the indicated conditions Manchuria
would practically become Russian Prov
ince, while Pekin would be within Russia's
grip. Russian statesmen are so well aware
of the magnitude OF the changes involved
that 1t is impossible that they should exc
cute them unless they have definitely re-
solved to abandon the cautious and pacific
policy OF the last reign and plunge into
vast and dangerous activities. To'say moth
ing of Japan, England and Germany.
even France. in spite OF her complaisancc,
could scarcely fail to perceive that her
friendship had been exploited with unex-
pected thorouehness"
Russis's objective Point.
WASHINGTON. Oct. 2i.-The cable ~
port that Russian fleet OF fifteen vessels
was on its way to Corea attracted much
attention among the diplomatic represcn-
atives OF the far East. to whom 1t was
shown. 1t is regarded as representing grave
conditions, If the facts are as reported. The
fact that Fusan is one Of the places towards
which the Russians are headed is pointed
out as specially significant Fusan is at tho
southeasterly extremity Of Corea- and h the
point nearest to Japan, being only Twelve
Further north is Won-San, the strategic
point in Corea, which the Russians have
long sought to secure. IL Is on Brou9ht0n's 8
bay. in the middle OF the east coast Of
Corea The north arm of the bay f. known
as Port Lazareff. and here the Russian
fleet comes regularly for maneuvers- The
bay rs the only useful harbor In the stretch
OF 600 miles along the east coast Of Corea-
The harbor Is perfectly sheltered and ID
open the year around Leading authorities
agree that IL will ultimately be the ter
minus of the Transsiberian railway. which
Russia is building. For these reasons the
movement OF the Russian feet towards
these points OF strategic importance ID
watched with keen interest
(Ore0n Ie&nlOm m0y ne nec~11eUs
WASHINGTON. Oct. 24-There is much
regret I'm official circles because Of the piob-
ability that the Corean legation at Wash
ington, which has long been one Of the
most picturesque features of diplomatic life
here, will be discontinued. The legation
has received no official advlces from the
new government, but IL Is becoming appar-
ent that those in control at Seoul represent
| the old ideas against intercourse with for
| eign powers. 1t only few yesrs aKo
I that the Coreans began their relations with
| outside countries. and II was regarded a. an
4 advance toward civilized methods The firpl
| legation established was In Washington. ~
\ the coreans regarded the United States ~
a country most friendly TO them Since
/ then consular agency has been opened
| i'm London. bur the United States remain
| the only country with a Corean legation
| The Queen recently assassinated Wa<
] friendly 10 these foreign relations. and
| through her influence the legation here W11
kept In existence. But with hep death thefu
4 is evidence that old method4, will Be -
sumed. The new Minister OF foreign Az
fairs In Corea Is said 10 be opposed "a