New-York tribune., 1903-04-25
RUSSIA In MANCHURIA.
A BREACH OF FAITH.
Other Nations Interested Mdy Pro
test A against MuscOUite Claims.

London April 24.-The Associated Press learns
that there is in contemplation a forcble joint
protest on the part Of Great Britain. the United
States and Japan against the Russian demands
in the matter of the sovereignty Of Manchuris
Sir Ernest Satow. British Minister 10 China n
a dispatch 10 the Foreign Office. has confirmed
the published synopsis Of the note addressed TO
China by NJ. Plancon Russian Charge d'Afaires
at Pekfng. Further official advices regarding
the intentions of the Chinese Government and
explanations from St. Petersburg are awaited
anxiously. In the mean time the British Gov
ernment is not taking active measures. although
Foreign Secretary Lansdowne intends to Circu-
late pOurparIers looking to joint action from
Washington. London and Toxic. provided further
information sustains the present abstract of the
Russian demands
The Associated Press is authorized by the For
eign Office TO state that If the Chinese Govern
ment correctly represents Russia's claims these
claims constitute an absolute breach of all the
undertakings given in connection with Man
churfa. and utterly abrogate the principles OF
the open door territorial division and interna-
tfonal comfy 20 which the British Government
constantly and publicly has committed Itself. II
is added that in these principles Great Britain
always has acted concert with the United
States. and it is presumed that similar feelings
exist at Washington. Nothing, however. II
definitely known as, with Ine exception o. IAe
British Minister to China. no British ambassa-
dor has yet reported
1t is pointed out that Russia's explanation
NAV throw different light on her demands. al
though in official circles here there Is a frank
expression of the belief that Russia has no m
tention of evacuating Manchuria, and that she
hopes, after demanding the maximum to secu-a
compromise
The Foreign Office has heard nothing con-
frrning the reported dispatch OF japanese war
ships to New-Chwang. 1t received no inforna-
ton tonight regarding initiative steps on the
part of Japan, actual or in contemplation al
though no doubt expressed that Japan
would join in the protest
AT the German Embassy here IL was pointed
out that Count Won BulOw, the German I'M
periaI Chancellor. had expressly excepted Man
churia from the British-German-Chinese agree
ment. Count Bernstorff, first secretary Of the
German Embassy. said.
While Germany is friend and supporter OF
the open door. interests in Manchuria are
| scarcely sufficiently important to justify our
interference.
Both on account Of International political con-
ditions and Of King Edwards approaching visit
TO Paris where Russian sympathy is strong.
! the announcement from PekinS ,ame Ike
bombsheu to London 1t is discussed with con-
siderable reserve. No attempt is made. how
ever, even by the most careful students Of Far
Eastern conditions. to underestimate the gray
/ ity Of the situation.
Nothing definite will result until Wednesday
/ of next week or later. Lord LansdOwne is go
ing slow on account of the lack of information.
and also because he realizes that Great Britain
has her hands full owing TO the troubles in
SomaIiIand, the governments attitude in the
matter of the Bagdad Railroad. the difficulties
in South Africa. and party disaffectIon The
Foreign Secretary has beer warned not 10 take
any steps to embroiI Great Britain in unneces-
sary trouble: there does not appear to be the
slightest hesitation, however. in joining the
United States and Japan in joint protest in
the event of confirmation of the construction
which has been placed Russs's attitude
Baron Hayashi. japanese Minister to Great
Britain was asked tonight about the situation
He said there Every reason to believe the
| correctness of the reports Of Russia's demands.
which he characterized al contrary TO the pro-
visions of the agreement. He pointed out that
| China had not yet given her consent to these
/ demands. The minister declined 10 express his
! opinion as to the possible action Of japan