The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-03-13
CALLING A HALT.
Sreat Britain and United States
Protest Against Land-Grab-
bing in ManChuria.

London, March GA crisis has arisen
far Eastern affairs which, in the Opin
Dn of the British government, is graver
Almost than the troubles which original
turned the eyes of the world toward
he Orient. In this crisis secret negotia-
ions are going on between the United
Itates and Great Britain, with q view
thwarting what both governments APP
ear to consider determined attempt
N the part of Russia TO plant herself
permanently in one of the richest tracts
the Chinese empire. Great Britain is
lot satisfied with Russia's declaration re-
tarding Manchuria, and has asked the
United States. if they were prepared to
axe joint action of such n decisive ma
nre that Russia would have no alter
iative but to recede from her position.
Powers Are Lining Up.
The answer of Secretary Hay has ap-
arently not yet been received in London,
although the fact that almost concurrent
Instructions were issued from Washing
on is taken here to be q sufficient guar
mtee that Russia's action in Manchuria
vill not be tolerated by the United
Itates.
Japan is relied upon to take line in
harmony with the United States and
treat Britain. Germany, in spite of the
lnglo-German compact, is regarded as
ather doubtful, owing to Emperor Will
lam's friendship for the Gear. France.
d course, will side with her ally.
Lord Lansdowne is using every effort
bring the powers into line, in order
present to Russia such a menacing
ront that, without any ambiguity re-
ardlng temporary or other occupation,
ne may give up all designs upon Man
huria.
Russia Must Recede.
What prompts the British foreign of
ice to take such an alarmist view of cir
nmstances is the apprehension that
russia, having held her own in spite of
he protest of the ministers of the powers
the Chinese government and having
nit herself on record in the reply to Sir
Charles Scott as determined on at, least
temporary occupation Of Manchuria,
will refuse to back down. That she
must do so Lord Lansdowne considers
htal, both for the future of China and
or the continued existence of the con-
ert of powers.
Upon the degree of support afforded
he movement by Germany and Japan
depends the result of what is understood
Q be the almost synchronous action of
Washington and London.
Partition of Empire Feared.
A feeling pervades inner circles here
hat if Count Lamsdorf's explanation is
accepted by the powers Russia will be
accorded q free hand to take all she
LEASES, and the door will be opened to
my other power aggressive enough to
tep in and annex Chinese provinces
lnder the pretext of temporary occupa-
ion.
Hays Protest is Vigorous.
Washington, D. c., March 9.-Several
lays ago Secretary Hay addressed a
tote to the Chinese government protest
ng vigorously and earnestly against the
Xpediency of China entering into land
contracts with any power. This note
vas intended to specifically cover the oc-
upancy of Manchuria by Russia. Il
vas diplomatic protest against a stu
ltion that is liable to cause the powers
# the world a vast amount of trouble
md annoyance in the future unless it is
corrected at once.