The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1903-10-23
Will SUPPORT ITO.
Japan Will Stand by Him in HE PC
mands Of Russia.

VIII SSauQ 0y
mands Of Russia.
Yokohama, Oct. 2l.-The negotlAIlon
between Russia and Japan have come
~ mother standstill. 1t Is
doubtful if Marquis Ito's view OF tne
military occupation of -
Endorsed by the whole country, Dun
ia believed Ito is strong enough 10 carly
his point, owing to the paraHious
stand he has taken, for the ntesfltysoA
Korea and the open door IN Mahciu i1so
for all nations.
United States in the Play.
London, Oct. ly.-The decision Of the
United States government 70 uel. tau
the American treaty rights IN the III
east. as announced in#today's WASH
Neutrality-suspicious. will change the
whole International situation. ~ may
be said at the outset that this Qecis.oA'
although belligerent in lmpl1catlon,
will make for peace. Russia, ana lne
entire world, in fact, has been Wa1tihs
with keenest interest the declaratlon q
Americas intentions. The duty OF ac-
ton inSthe present emergency was un-
5q~uestionably upon the American gov.
eminent. 1t Isl the United states
latest treaty with China and Russiass
written pledge to Secretary Hay OF the
evacuation on October 10 which nave
been Violated in Manchuria. 5E
Manchuria Question Is First.
Japan. as cabled in an authoritative
statement on Tuesday, Is not lmlne-
diately concerned in Russia's conduct
in Manchuria and cannot make tnat
feature of the situation a casus peill,
but the issue between Russia and the
United States is direct. The I gov
eminent gave an unequlvocal promise
which it now openly repudiates. IL does
not believe the American people realize
or care particularly for the vast nation
al interests involved in the present and
future in the far eastern trade. 1t be-
lieves the country would the
| great national policy of foreign trade
inaugurated by the purchase OF the
Philippines rather than defend 1t.
Thinks America Fears War.
/ other words Russia assumes that
the adherence OF war is SO strong in
America 1t will prevent an armed de-
Tense of any national rights outside Its
own territory.
If Russia becomes convinced that
America is ready TO go to any length In
gracefully or otherwise In such circum-
Withdraw. Her readiness to retreat
|. defense of her rights. she will speedily
stances has been many times demon
strated.
Developments of the week strengthen
H. LAG up Sbo1S1 4 oII ~" S<bA "a
STA and Japan, while deferred a short
time for reasons previously cabled, is
still almost Inevitable. There has been
considerable discussion of the proposed
partition of Korea between Japan and
Russia. These reports may be utterly
rejected. Japan will fight rather than
tolerate any Russian incursion in the
/ p~eninsular.
The Toxic authorities seem of the
impression the crisis should be all
lowed to develop at the earliest possi-
BILE moment. They believe delay will
be an advantage to Russia, but they
do not desire to interfere, however, in
the development of Russia's embar-
rassment With america, which is ex-
pected to furnish the next feature OF
the situation.
Germans Denials Doubted.
There have been several denials from
Berlin this. week of the statement that
a secret understanding exists between
Russia and Germany providing for the
benevolent attitude of the latter w
in the event of war.
This statement is reaffirmed in the
most positive fashion and perhaps 1t
is not going too far to suggest that the
German Asfatic fleet will especially UNI
dertake to keep an eye on the American
squadron in those waters, and Rear
Admiral Evans may find the German
admiral even more disagreeable a
neighbor than Dewey found Diedrichs
at Manila. But for the moment Europe
has Its eyes upon the United States
and It is acknowledged by old world
lean policy in the far east will have q
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