Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-27
Russo Japanese Negotiations
Prolonged.
MANCHURIA ALL RIGHT
TENTATIVE TERMS ON SUBJECT
HAVE BEEN SETTLED.
Russia Willing to Make Concessions,
but Opposes Opening OF
Yongampho River.

ST PETERSBURG November 2I.-The
brolongation Of the Russo-Japanese nego-
tiations at Toxic, which have been delayed
by Viceroy Alexieffs return TO St PETERS
burg is due to the inability to reach an
understanding regarding Corea
Tentative terms on the subject of Man
churia have been settled. Japan recognizes
Russia's dominant interests and agrees
not to place obstacles In the way of the
solution of the problem.
While still maintaining the ultimate recog-
milton of her treaty rights, open ports and
the integrity of Chinese sovereignty. ia
pan is content to leave these questions IN
allowance so as not to emb&rrass Russia
What Japan Insists On.
In return Japan insists on the recognl-
ton of her influence in Corea and the
opening of Yongampho or other ports to
foreign trade.
Russia is willing to concede something but
she opposes the opening of Yongampho on
account of its proximity to the mouth OF
the Yalu river on the ground that 1t Will
threaten her interests and complicate her
difficulties in Manchuria.
Russia is doing everything possible TO
bring the negotiations to a conclusion.
VicerOy Alexief has the cars orders 10
this effect.
Take Advantage Of Japan's Pacific
Mood.
Russia believes ii wise to press matters
while Japan Is in pacific mood. which
is attributed to foreign counsel. The chief
fear expressed here is that the moral effect
of the United States continuous pressure
In connection with the open-door policy
will lead Japan to rashness.
The attituoe of united States causes
much nervousness and some resentment.
To hot TfAaN6 RAGS ION
exists why the United States should be-
come involved In quarrel at the instiga-
ton of Russia's enemies when her interests.
comparatively insignificant. are no, yet in
vaded.
Unduly Aroused.
1t Is pointed out that last winter and
spring the United States was aroused by
the persistent declaration in the British
and Japanese press that Russia would
never permit China to sign a commercial
treaty, yet il was signed on the date
fixed.
The sudden fash of anger in China over
the Russian reoccupation of Mukden, be-
cause it is the old burial place of the an
cestors of the present dynasty, is not con-
sidered grave. as China's impotency is rec
ognized- Nevertheless. all steps will be
taken to avoid a rupture, as Chna's friend
ship is needed for the future.
Russia Takes Nothing for Granted.
Despite the conviction here that the crisis
has passed for the winter, Russia is taking
nothing for granted. Three-quarters of
her fleet are massed in or moving to the
Pacific. Practically nothing is left on the
European side.
Travellers who have just returned from
Port Arthur report that the trains going
eastward are still filed with troops and
war munitions. 1t Is estimated that Rus
STA now has more than L. 5000 $50 UOO?)
troops east of Baikal prepared for even
Qualities.
A telegram from Port Arthur says Yuan
Shi-K the governor of Chilli province.
Is expected In the province of Mukden at
the end of November to negotiate with the
Russians.