The sun., 1901-03-18
RUSSIANS WONT RETIRE:
BRrrISH PROPOSAL FOR A TRUCE AT
TIENTSIy REJECTED.



LoNpoN, March II The latest kilograms
from Tientsin state that there has been no
serious development in the railway squabble
between the British and Russians. The
position indeed, remains unchanged
one correspondent says that the utmost
friendncss prevails between the opposing
parties. but as a measure Of precaution the
guara, watching the disputed territory have
been reduced TO twenty-seven on each side
10 prcyent possible collision during the
negotiations
Another correspondent declares TINT tho
situation is absolutely farccql but he seems
10 regard It 40 because the British are parley-
tHe nstead Of taking prompt action, rs the
ln'orrerencr Of the Russians i manfestly
unu-uned This observer lays the whole
blame upon Maior-Gcn. AleNicn. descrb-
In, the incident as an attempt on his part 10
create trouble He adds that unless he is
removed there will be continual friction.
which will eventually lead TO hosilitcs
He nayer loses an opportunity Of opposing
the British
other reports say that a Russian General
arrived from Pekn on Saturday evening,
and that Field Marshal Count Won Waldersee
/, expected from Kilo chou on Tuesday.
ton Lord campbell yesterday offered
20 suhdraw the British troops from the
Disputed territory on condition that the
Russians would also retire Col NogaCk
refused 70 Withdraw on the ground that the
territory was undoubtedly Russian and
that the British attempt to trcspa-s NaS
pmrle evidence Of the necessity for main
tairjng strong guard over II
communications from St Petersburg are
anxiou-ly awaited 1t is stated in London
that the affair causes anxiety in Downing
street The Marquis Of Lansdowne, the
Foreign Minister and Lord Salisbury were
In frequent communication Yesterday and
both remained in town to-day.
The lingo and traditionaly RusSophobe
newspapers treat the incident as one OF great
gravity. The former talk angry of Russian
audscty and British supinenesS
The Doiy Moh says, "A very grievouS
blow has been inflicted TO our reputation
in tho Far East For years our influence in
china has been declining and II has now
reached tho vanishing point Yesterday
II was Manchuria, to-day II is 1i"ntSln, to-
morrow II will be the Iangtse Valley. the
day after il will be Thibet or Persia, and after
that India"
Tie Conservative STANDARD, which has
never acquiesced in Lord Salisbury's or
Mr. BRlfour's dicta that there Is plenty Of
room for both Russia and Great Britain In
Asia, tnkes comfort in the fact that what
il calls the Russian seizure has not been
confirmed II adds that II it had been the
situation would he of IN" grnvest possible
character. Its subsequent reflections lead
10 the following declaration.
The rivalry between the two Powers
which has been kept simmcring owing to
Russian intrigue ever since the beginning
Of the present phase OF the Chinese Ques-
ton. would seem TO have come at last 10 an
issue If this is intended as trial of strength
every consideration Of policy and honor
demands that We do not permit ourselves
10 be worsted Unless we are shown 10 be
technically aud formally in the wrong there
is only one solution that we can accept. Rus
sia, not 10 mnce words, must be induced
or compelled TO retire, even II the whole re-
sources Of the British Empire should be needed
10 bring about that result"
The Radical Daily Ners thinks there has
be,n a great deal Of mischievous exaggera-
uon in tho matter II says.
That two Of the greatest Eastern Powers
should FIGHT for a railway siding is incon-
si.tent. not only with civilization but sanity "
Nevertheless it does not dread that war will
occur. because there is no fear Of Lord
salisbury going to war with Russia for n
good cause or bad one Russia is n great
Empire. and Is therefore 1T object for grace
mn concessions She is not a small republic
to be bullied and provoked
The Tory Morning Post says there Il no
need 10 treat the matter in sensational
spirit It is not likely. except by mIsman-
Ggernent to cause serious trouble.
Tho independent Conservative Telegraph
deprecates the conduct OF certain excellent
people gloating premoturey over what.
with morbid precipitation, they describe a.
British humiliation" II ascribes the dim
Gully to local on cials and anticipates a smooth
settlement
Tho Times says 1t Ia not vet proved
that tho Russian Government. whatever too
Eealous oficials may venture upon il ready
70 commit UselI 10 u pOlINy Va ucllboI dto
aggression. There Is every desire in this
country 20 avoid any serious dispute with
Russia unless vital interests are at stake,
but II such come to the front England will
have 70 stand up for her rights"
PABIs. March i7,-opinion here on the
Ticutsin affair Is reflected by the Tempe,
which says II does not believe that II will
have a serious outcome. 1t adds:
Everything will be arranged, but the
English will have had the unpleasant role
Some means will probably be found TO with
drdR the English officers from the silly posi-
uln they have taken up by exposing them-
selves 20 public rebuff"
despatch received here from Tientsin
saws that the Russians and British are occupy
INK long trenches only forty-Ave yards apart
These ar. hlled with troops. but the English
oI'nImher the Russians twenty 70 one
1l"ss the ~ Petersburg Government
tteS conciatory view Of the dispute the
Kr.slns will attempt 10 drive ont the British,
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