Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-04-06
RUSSIA ACTS FAIR.
Satisfactory Repiy 60 Secretary
Hays Note.
NO DESIGNS ON MANcHuRlA.
While the Text Of the Answer is Not
Made Public, an Official Statement
Made In ST. Petersburg Gives Such
Indication.

Washington, April 6.-The United
States government received a com
mnnieation from the government OF
Russia of unusual Importance, bear
ing upon conditions in China, AM
particularly those relating to Man
churia. The document is of such 4
character as to have produced pro-
foundiy favorable impression, and at
the states department It was looked
upon as the most salutary develop
ment that has occurred for many
months IN the problems of the east.
AS to the exact terms OF the communl-
cation there is no official statement
thus far, although later it doubtless
will be communicated to the pubic.
Secretary Hay received 1t from the
Russian ambassador, Count Casslnl,
and took speedy steps to lay 1t before
the president. The latter shared the
secretary of states qualification that
way has been found TO dispose OF
the complications over the Manchu-
rian question as to bring Russia into
strong accord with the other powers.
At the Russian embassy no informa-
ton was obtainable as to the com
munication, Count Cassini asking to
be excused from all inquiries.
Mo Authoritative information.
While there was an entire absence
of authoritative information, yet It
was understood that Russia had taken
occasion to give positive assurance
of the disinterested sentiments which
have animated her throughout the
consideration of Chinese questions.
As to Manchuria. il is made clear that
Russia S course never has varied ia the
purpose to leave that province an
integral part Of China. and to retire
the Russian troops as rapidly as
safety would permit This, more
over, 1t was plain in the communica.
ton, had been Russias course
throughout, notwithstanding asser-
tons to the contrary. But as a more
signal evidence of Russia purpose.
and IN harmony with the czra's as
pirations for peace and harmony be-
| tween the nations, the Russian gov
eminent gave assurances of the
most definite and satisfactory charac-
ter as to the execution Of this pur-
pose. The extent Of the assurances
can be best judged by the impression
made in the highest official quarters
here that the threatened crisis over
Manchuria has been completely
averted.
The Russian communication is the
more significant coming al moment
when the press adYices from Europe
asserted that Russia was collecting
an army of 300, 900 men for the pur-
pose OF holding Manchuria without
reference to the desire of the other
powers. There is no doubt that Rus
STA has large military force In Man.
churia, SO that had she determined
to hold the province she has the mill
tary establishment already on the
ground prepared to maintain her oe.
eupaney.
In Response to Hays Note.
To the officials in Washington one
of the most gratifying feature of Rus
| sa's action was that it was respon-
| siye to Secretary Hays note of March
l last. This note had been previ-
ously communicated to the Chinese
| minister at Washington and advised
him that the United States viewed as
inexpedient and dangerous to the in
terests OF China the conclusion of any
private territorial or financial agree
ment. A copy of this communication
was sent to the United States ambas-
sador at ST Petersburg. Mr. Charlie
magne Tower, and the Russian am.
bassador at Washington also was
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