The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-11-14

LONDON, Nov. ia special dispatch
from Shanghai says the differences between
Russia and Japan are accentuated by ia
pans refusal TO grant Russia footho9d
on the sea front of Massamao harbor in
Korea.
Careful inquiries made by the Associated
Press reveal nothing extant in diplomatic
circles here to justify the alarmist view
taken by section OF the press regarding
the situation in the far east. That seri-
ous denouement l. 30 close at hand as Is in
dicated by adviees from Shanghai during
the last twenty-four hours Is regarded as
incredible. For a long time 1t has been
known here, and 1t was asserted in Asso-
ciated Press dispatches two months ago.
that China ard japan were closely allied,
but neither British nor American dipio-
matis,s In London believe that this alliance
is OF an offensive nature.
Salisbury Has Not Heard of IT,
At any rate 1t can be asserted positively
that II Japan and China contemplate ag-
gressiye action against Russia Lord Sails
bury II not aware of their intention, and Ii
Is scarcely probable that these powers
would decide upon any definite course with
cut al least consulting Great Britain, who
In the nature Of things would be their
ally, whether active or passive. However,
while tne foreign officials have no infor-
nation tending to confirm recent sensa-
tional reports, they have come to regard
the eastern problem as so difficult In re-
spect of getting accurate information that
they would be surprised at nothing. They
have erdeavored TO take precautions
against everything. In the words OF the
British official who discussed the situa-
ton with a representative OF the Associat-
ed Press: While reports OF a rupture be-
tween Russia and Japan are easy of crea-
ton. and while they are liable TO constant
reiteration. so long as the diplomats OF the
press continue TO view the far east with
such serious attention. 1t is certainly pal
pahle tha; IL Japan really means to strike
a serious blow at Russian control she must
do 1t quickly. for very coon Russia VIII
be far stronger than she Is now"
CHnr Increasing Russian Fleet.
Discussing the bearings Of Russia's new
naval estimates upon tAls question the Of
fetal asserted that these certainly indicas-
ed the intention OF the car 10 increase
the Russian feet In Chinese waters which
IL done. on the scope outlined I'm the esii-
mates, would leave Japan bat little chance.
Another phase OF these reports which
has astonished me-" said the official 'is
the suggestion az Chinese cooperation
Thus far no nation has been able 10 arouse
the Chinese sufficiently TO get them 10
combine In military enterprises. IL Japan
has done this. or even believes she has.
then she has accomplished more than
Great Britain or Russia in a century OF e.
fort
Like the Attitude of This Country.
The action OF the United States govern
ment fl requesting assurances from for
eign governments resarding the open
door policy III China has created intense
satisfaction In British official circles.
Lord Salisbury" according 70 the official
quoted above. mas gladly acauiesced I'm
this step on the part OF the United States
which is regarded "a most potent evidence
shat the United States recognizes The i'm
possibility % conducting Its foreign affair,
without the cooperation OF other nations
and as the FIRST practical earnest of its de-
sire 70 conduct eastern negotiations III CEN
cert with European governments"