The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1903-05-15
MAKES WARlIKE PREPARATIONS
REoccUPIEs NEW cHWANG WITH
A LARGE FORCE OF
SOLDIERS.
AMERICAN PATIENCE TAXED
MORE RADICAL STEP cONTEM.
PLATED THAN ANY HERETO.
FORE TAKEN.

Pekin, May 9. - The Russians have
reoccupied New Chwang with a large
force and have also put garrisons IN
the forts at the mouth of the Lao riv-
er. They are further reported to be
making extensive warlike prepare
tons.
The Russians are reported to he con-
structing forts on the hill near Lao
Yung, commanding the road between
there and the Yalu river, and have ar
ranged to have large quantity of pro-
visions delivered at New Chwang.
A dispatch from an official at New
Chwang says indications point strong
ly to these active preparations being
intended to guard against operations
against the Russians in Manchuria.
Russia's coup has caused profound
surprise here, as recent developments
had led to the expectation that Russia
would compromise her demands, since
they mad been revealed to the powers.
The latest maneuver is interpreted
as being intended as
Reply to china's Refusal
to grant Russia's demands, to the pro-
tests of the powers, and as declara-
ton that she is ready to fight in order
to maintain possession of Manchuria.
1t is considered significant that the
Russian army reoccupied certain STRAIT
egical posts at just about the time
naval achievements were reaching
the Gulf of Pechili. The temporary
withdrawal of the Russian troops from
New Chwang is believed to have been
feint to avert suspicion from the
contemplated policy until the Russian
squadron was within useful distance.
1t has been reported recently that
Russia was accommodating great stores
Of provisions and war materials. I, 1t Is
impossible to confirm these reports;
but it is known that the Russian mil
itary authorities have been buying
many horses. All the available in
formation indicates that Russia is
preparing to increase and not decrease
her forces in Manchuria.
Combine Against Russia.
Washington, May 9. - The state de-
partment has received official con-
firmation from it's agents in China of
the increase of the Russian garrison
in New Chwang, Manchuria, and there
IS reason to believe, If President
Roosevelt approves. that it is prepar-
ing to take vigorous steps in the mat
ter.
Secretary Hay is in communication
with President Roosevelt in California,
and upon the latter's decision the Sec
retary's course will depend. 1t is
stated that the department has had it's
patience taxed by the course of events
in Manchuria, and that it now contem-
plates
More Radical Step
than any which heretofore has marked
the negotiations between the powers
on this subject. The proposed step
contemplates joint action by Japan,
England and the United States. Pre-
ceding negotiations have been ham
pered by the inability of this govern
ment to act Jointly with other nations
without violating it's traditions, but
it is now limited that some plan of CO.
operation with England and Japan
may be devised which will have the
effect of convincing the Russian gov
eminent of the united determination
of the three nations to insist upon
Russias evacuation of Manchuria,
while not actually committing the
United States TO a formal alliance.