Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-04-13
AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT.
Russia Says Foreign Press Has Misrepry
scented It's position.

scented It's Position.
ST. Petersburg, April S.-The Ofiicial
Messenger today publHhes "A detailed
review Of the negotiations conducted
by the allied powers with the Chinese
plenipotentiaries at Tien Tsin and
Picking and the negotiations that led
to the presentation OF the French
draft OF peace conditions, which con
sisted Of twelve points, but which are
not yet concluded.
The Russian government then makes
the following statement:
while anticipating the early settle
ment OF questions affecting the mutual
relations between all the powers and
China, the Russian government on its
part considered IL necessary to on
Germ itself with the establishment OF
a permanent order OF things In Chinese
terrific 'eS along the borders Of which
Russian-AsiatiC possessions extend for
n distance Of 5000 versts CT, 900 miles).
To this end, provisional written condi-
tfons for n modus Yivcndi were agreed
upon first between the Russian mill
tary authorities and the Chinese gov
errors OF the three Manchurian prov
inces. With reference 10 the institu-
ton of n local civil administration sub
| s%equently, N after careful amin
| alton OF all circumstances, the Russian
government drew up "A draft OF Il spe-
cial agreement with China, providing
for the gradual evacuation OF Man
churia as well as for he adoption OF
provisional measures to assure peace
I'm that territory, prevent n recur-
renee OF events similar to those of last
year. Unfortunately, with the object
Of stirring up public opinion
against Russia, alarmist ru-
mors were circulated In the
foreign press regarding the purpose
and Intentions Of the Russian govern
nlent. Falsihed texts OF the treaty
establishing "A protectorate over Man
churia were quoted, and erroneous re-
ports designedly spread of alleged
agreement between Russia and China.
AS a matter OF fact this agreement
was TO serve as a basis for the restor-
alton to China, as contemplated, by
the Russian government OF the prov
ince Of Manchuria, which In conse-
uuence Of the alarming events of last
year were occupied by Russian troops.
In order tina requisite military meas
ures might be taken 1t was imperative
the question should be settled one way
or the other. 1t is impossible to lay
down forthwith by means OF mutual
agreement the conditions for the eVac-
uation Of ManChuria.
khANclN M W w 81 ~
hindrances were placed in the way
of the conclusion OF such an agreement
pnd In consequence of its acceptance
by China, which was Indispensable for
the gradual evacuation OF the province,
to be impossible.
AS regards the eventual restoration
OF the province to China It is mani
fest such intention can only be car
ried out when the normal situation Is
restored to the empire and
n central government Is established ut
the capital Independent and strong
enough to guarantee Russia against a
OF the events of last year"
The statement concludes as follows:
while the Russian government
Its present organization I'm
ManChuria to preserve order In the vi
cinity Of the broad frontiers OF Rus.
STA, and remains faithful to It's orig
inal and oft-repeated program, It will
await the further course of
events"
London. April 5.-A dispatch from
Petersburg says.
"As previously pointed out in these
Russia now blames the
powers for China's refusal to accept
conditions for the evacuation of
and calmly says she is no
hurry, she can wait events"
Unbiased opinion here is that Russia
has occupied an impregnable diplomatic
position from which nobody can dis
lodge her. However warlike Japan may
feel, Russia is confident no opportuni-
~ will be given her to take the often
sive without placing herself in the
wrong. AS far as can be seen, the
Japanese threats have not caused a
'ipple Of excitement here.
To Stay, Treaty or No Treaty.
Paris, April SIT is understood here
hat in consequence of China's refusal
o sign the Manchurian agreement
Russia is about to SEND a circular to
he powers explaining that owing to
he unsettled conditions in Manchuria
Ter troops will continue to occupy that
until order is established.
Picking, April 5.-Members of the
Russian legation claim to know moth
ng on the Manchurian question. The
ceiling at other legations is that Rus
Ia Is bound to do something or lose