Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-28
JAPAN WON'T GIVE IN.
Ministers Decide to Insist on the
Original Demand.
RUSSIA MUST SUBMIT.
Marquis Ito's Plea for Concessions Over
ruled at a Prolonged Session by
the Japan Cabinet.

Toxic, Japan, Oct. 26.-Baron De
Rosen. the Russian minister, and For
eign Minister Komura resumed the con
ferences today. The japanese cabinet
also held another session.
Toxic, Oct ga prolonged confer
ence held yesterday by the ministers and
"elder statesmen" is said to have result
ed in a decision that Japan would make
no compromise, but would insist on her
original demands regarding Manchuria.
Those present included Prime Minister
Katzoura, Marquis Ito, president of the
Yamogata, Field Marshal Oyama, chief
of the general staff; Count Inouye, Count
Matsukata, and the ministers Of foreign
affairs, Of war and Of marine.
Turn Down Ito.
The chief subject Of discussion was
Marquis Ito's proposal for q compromise
with Russia, whereby Japan will refrain
from pressing for the military evacuation
of AIanchuria in return for pledge that
Russia will respect Chinese and Corean
integrity
Marquis Ito and Baron Komoura, min
lister of foreign affairs, were closeted
understood to be that Japan will insist
that Russia fulfill all the pledges made
regarding Manchuria. and the situation
may still be prolonged automatically.
Prevent Japanese from Landing.
1t is officially reported that the Rus
slams prevented NJ. Hagiwara. secretary
of the Japanese legation at Seoul, who
had q party of friends with him. from
landing at Iongampho. He and his
party then proceeded to Win, where they
landed.
According to the japanese, what has
been described as signal station at
1Ongampho is really fort.
Views of Japanese Premier.
Premier Katsura, in an interview today
said he deeply regretted the sational
reports circulated in Europe, which, he
added. were unfounded.
Referring to the diplomatic situation,
the premier remarked:
The japanese government pursues its
negotiations in strict accordance with the
spirit of the Anglo-Japanese alliance,
which aims at the preservation of peace
and the status quo. 1t is only fair to
presume that Russia is actuated by the
same peaceful spirit in which the dual al
lance is extended in the far east. !
therefore fail to see why the present
negotiations should not lead to mutually
satisfa Glory results. In any case moth
ing III the present situation warrants any
alarm"
Russia's Act Was Illegal
Toxic. Japan, Oct. 26.-The Russian
minister at Seoul, Corea, has recognized
the illegality of the action Of the. Russian
authorities II preventing the landing at
Yongampho of Haghiwara Shuichi at
Seoul, and has sent the requisite in
structions to 1ongampho. Secretary
yHaghiwara Shuichi reports that the
press kilograms regarding the situation
ON the Nalu river have been greatly ex-
aggerated
Patrolled by Russian Troops.
According to adyices from Seoul. the
Russian shores of the Tumen river, on
the northern frontier of Corea are ex-
tensively patrolled by Russian troops.
Favorable Outcome Predicted
London, Oct. 26.--In connection with
the insurance against war risks effected
on shipments Of Welsh coal to Port Ar
thur for Russia. n telegram was received
in London today from St. Petersburg
saying there is no further necessity to in
sure against war. This is interpreted
is casting = favorable outcome Of the
negotiations between Russia and Japan
Nothing Known in Washington.
Washington, -. c.. Oct. 2G-Owinc to
the failure to receive any advices from,
the agents OF this government in Russia.
Japan or Corea touching the reported
imminence of war, the officials are III
clined TO the belief that the situation IS
not really critical. 1t appears that the
embassies and legations here, of the
powers concerned, are equally ignorant
Of warlike developments and in answer
to inquiries it is stated that the only in
formation that they have is contained in
the press reports. The Russian embassy
is at present in charge of Mr.. Hanson
one of the secretaries. Count Cassini. it
is stated will start on his return to
Washington from st. Petersburg next
Monday.