Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-10
RUSSIA MOVES TROOPS OUT
Garrison Sent to New 0hwang is at Once
Withdrawn.
COURSE OF BEAR MOST MYsTlFYNG
OmcinI Circles at ekinE Are Unable
to Understand the Action of the
Russian Authorities I'm


PEKING, May s.-The ohicial at New
Chwang who sent yesterdays news Of Rus
sia's alleged action at New Chwang and
elsewhere in Manchuria telegraphs today
that the occupation Of the forts at the
mbuth OF Lao river was temporary and
that the Russians have now withdrawn.
oh1cial circles Of Picking are mystifed.
Their subordinates at New Chwang have
not reported the reoccupation Of that place,
hence there is a disposition to question the
correctness OF the information. although
the author Of yesterdays story is consid-
cred to be one of the ablest and best in
formed foreigners in China.
open Door Policy Remains.
PARIS, May Accommodating on the Man
churian situation the officials here say the
French ambassador at St. Petersburg has
had al interview on the subject with For
eign Minister Lamsdorff, which brought
out a repetition OF the statement that Rus
STA had given positive assurances to the
United States that there would be no in
terruption of the open door policy in Man
churia and also the assertion that the mis-
sion OF General Kuropatkin, the Russian
war minister, to Manchuria, was pacific.
The view held here is that Russia's as
urances fully protect the United States
commercial interests. The reoccupution of
New Chwang by Russian troops is claimed
to be a wholly political issue between Rus
STA and Great Britain and as not involving
American or any other American
interest.
LONDON, May e.-The British foreign
office is without any official news of the
Russian action at New Chwang. The sub
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ambassador at st. Petersburg or the British
charge d'affairs at Picking. The foreign
office here also has not been Informed of
any intention on the part of the United
States cooperating with Great Britain and
Japan in a joint protest. Such co-opera-
ton would be warmly welcomed and would
come as a pleasant surprise to Downing
streets, inview of the State departments
declination hitherto to act Jointly with
Great Britain, though admittedly working
for a common object. The foreign office
Is inclined to regard activity at New
Chwang as a measure originally intended
to synchronize with the demands on China,
but owing to the premature revelation of
the demands, the plans miscarried. In
view Of the vigorous protests addressed to
Russia in the interim the foreign office does
not believe 1t is likely to take seriously
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Position of Japan.
WASHINGTON, April 9.-Mr. Takahari
the Japanese minister, had a long interview
with Secretary Hay at the State depart
ment today. He manifested deep concern
over the Manchurian situation, but de
clared that the legation was without on
ciaI advices, in the absence of which h
did not care to discuss the matter. There
- s-.t-.a4Io, that Ianap ia dian npOfptn,
at the character of the support it has re
ceived from other powers up to this tint
In its efforts to stop Russia's alleged ag
eression. Upon leaving the State depart
ment the minister took occasion to single
out the following statements printed thii
morning:
ut is pointed out that Russia employed
a saving clause in the promise to Withdraw
from Manchuria. the language being pro
vided, however, that the action of othei
powers shall not stand in the way ANT
the further statement that Russia, II 4
understood, now contends that this provist
/, was violated by Japan when 1t modified
les feet and otherwise showed signs o
military preparation which was construed
as a menace to Russia
Commenting upon the latter statement
he said: "such a contention, II made, 1
unwarranted." Mr.. Takahlra added tina
there has been nothing in the movemen
of the japanese navy that could be con
> strued as a menace 20 Russia The move
ments of Japan's warships," said the min
: lister, ARE simply incidental to our sprinI
maneuvers and are as devoid of politica
4 significance as were your naval maneuVer
a In the Caribbean last winter"
Evacuation is Confirmed.
During the afternoon Official word wa
received that the Russians were sgai
: leaving New Chwang. The receipt of thi
advice brought relief to a strained situs
= ton and II was decided by the department
: that there was no longer occasion for &C
n tion even automatically.
Y The situation consequently lapses bac
to where It was after the original Russia
e disclaimer which followed the demands o
d China two weeks ago, and at present tn
attitude Of the United States governmer
will be one of observance.
Count Cassini, the Russian ambassador
said today:
When the whole truth is known II wi
be found that Russia has not violated
single pledge made to any nation, nor doe
IL Intended to do so. Moreover, whateve
steps have beeI taken in Manchuria ar
only In self defense.
The count called in person at the De
partment of State about noon to talk owe
the Manchurian situation with Secretar
Hay and It is supposed he conveyed assuI
ances on the same lines to the secretary.