New-York tribune., 1903-11-28
MANCHURIAN AGREEMENT
THE HITCH OYER CORE4
Russia Resents Action OF United
StateS-One Cause of Delay.

ST. Petersburg. Nov. 27.-The prolonration OF
the Russo-Japanese negotiations at Toxic. which
have been delayed by viceroy AlexiefSs return
St Petersburg. is due TO the inability 20 reach
an understanding regarding Corea- Tentative
terms on the subject of Msnchuria 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 recognition of her
treaty rights. open ports and the integrity of
Chinese sovereignty. Japan is content to leave
these questions in allegiance. so not 10 en-
barrass Russia. In return japan insists on the
recognition OF her influence In Corea ana the
opening or Tongampho or other ports to foreign
trade. Russia is willing TO concede something
hut she opposes the opening OF Nongampho on
account Of its proximity TO the mouth OF the
Ealu River. the ground that IL VIII threaten
her interests and complicate her difficulties In
Manchuria-
Any temporary suspension Of the negotiations
at Toxic il is explained here is due to the situa-
ton at Slxiernewice. Russian Poland, where Ad-
rnfral AlexieffTs propositions have been Tor
warded for the consideration Of the Car. Ike
ports on many important matters have been
there for ten days, awaiting his majestys de-
cision.
NJ Kurino. the japanese Minister at St
Petersburg denies the statement made by The
London Times on November 20 in dispatch
from Toxic. to the effect that Japan submitted
minimum proposals in October. and that Russia
has been silent the subject
Russia is doing everything possible to bring
she negotiations to a conclusion. Viceroy Alex
Jeff has the Cars orders TO this effect. Russia
believes it wise to press matters while Japan is
in a pacific mood. which is attributed to foreign
counsel The chief fear expressed here is that
the moral effect Of the United States's con-
tin,lous pressure in connection with the open
door policy viii lead Japan to rashness- The
attitude OF the United States causes much
nervousness and some resentment. The Russian
view is tha- no good reason exists why the
United States should become involved in quar-
rel at the instigation Of Russia's enemies when
her interests, comparatively Insignificant are not
vet invaded Il 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 commercial treaty, yet it was
signed on the date fixed -. -. a..
Russian reoccupation OF Moukden. because IL IL
the old burial place Of the ancestors OF the pres
ent dynasty, is not considered grave as emma s
helplessness is recognized Nevertheless, All
stems viii be taken to avoid rupture, as China's
friendship is needed for the future.
Despite the conviction here that the crisis has
r,sssed for the winter. Russia is taking nothing
for granted. Three-quarters of her reet Is
rnassed in the Pacific, or moving there. Prae-
ticaIly no warships are left on the european
travellers who have just returned from Port
Arthur report that the trains going eastward
are still filled with troops and war munitions
n is estimated that Russia now has more than
10000 troops in readiness east Of Baikal.
A telegram from Port Arthur says Yuan Shi
Kaf the Governor Of Pe-Chi-L Province, is
expected in the Province of Moukden at the end
of November to negotiate with the Russians.