Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-12


pied Ma -San-Pho, and that an official dec
laration of war is expected.
The relations between Japan and Russia
have reached a crisis, according to the Off
cial view here. The exact nature of the
diplomatic exchanges between the two gov
ernments that brought out the present tens
ity appear to be unknown at the legations
of the two countries here or at the German
legations at st. Petersburg and Toxic, al
though it is understood that Great Britain
is privy to Japan's movements.
Attitude of the Powers.
The representatives, of this government in
the capitals of Russia, Japan and China
have not advised the State Department re-
gardng the latest reported developments
and rumors of over Manchuria. In
fact, has often been pointed out. the
United States has no cause of protest be-
cause Russia has failed to keep her pledges
that she would evacuate Mauchuria the
Sth of October. The interests of the United
States in Manchuria covered by the
recent treaty between China and this coun-
try. If Manchuria should be annexed to
Russia or continue under Russian control
the United States will insist that the pro-
visions of the treaty with China be carried
out, especially Russia assented to its
provisions previous to its being signed a
copy of the treaty was sent to the Russian
government, and this government received
assurances that matter what happened
in Mancnuria Russia would not object to
the treaty being made with China or to the
enforcement of its terms while Russia oc-
cupied the provi ice.
1t is believed here that an understanding
exists between Germany and Russia in re-
gard to operations in Manchuria, and that
no protest, or even diSapproval will be eX-
pressed by Germany over any course Russia
may pursue in China. France is apparently
diSintereSteG and Great Britain is the only
EurOpedn ( tn
the course of Russia in Manchuria.
1t Is stated that nothing has been received
here indicating that an official announce
ment has been made by the Russian govern
ment that the treaty between Russia and
China has lapsed 1t is evident however,
that it has lapsed because the date for the
evacuation of Manchurfa has passed and
the terms of the treaty have not been COM
piled with, and the treaty would naturally
lapse in such case
japanese Minister'S Statement
Aside from extensive military prepara-
tfons by both nations the Japanese legation
here is not advised that either Russia or
Japan has as yet committed any act of
war. The japanese minister is being kept
constantly advised by cablegram from
Toxic of the situation, and realizing its
gravely he is moving with great caution
The negotiations between Russia and
Japan. according to his advices. still
il progress, and there is hope of a diplo-
matte settlement of the stons at issue.
The minister today authorized the follow
ing statement:
His attention having been called to a
certain unauthorized statement attributed
to him that the public utterances of :he
japanese people are all in favor of war
with Russia. MIR. kogore Takahira the
japanese minister states that while there
is some disquiet due to the unsettled state
of affairs which has existed so long in the
far east, 1t seems that 1t has been aggra-
waited more recently by the unfounded
rumors regarding military and naval move
mentS in certain quarters, but in his judg-
mont, the intelligent section of the JaDa-
nese public has been generally calm and
collected up to the present juncture,
Trey know that the matter has been for
some time in the hands of responsible par
ties of Japan and Russia and that tn ~
have been negotiating with view to arriv-
ing at an understanding between them. For
his own part, MIR. Ta&ahira said he hopes
for the best, because the situation is not
without an Indication far that the Rus
sian government is considerably disposed
for settlement of the question with
Japan. and therefore long as the nego-
uatons are proceeding with reasonable
prospect of a result honorable to Japan.
there Is no reason TO be overanxious now
This is said the minister, "au that |
can say at this moment"
The News From ST. Petersburg.
ST. PETERSBURG. October 12,-Signifi-
cance is attached here to the fact that the
Petersburg print the Berlin Lokal An
zeiger's dispatch relating to the movement
of the Russian fleet and the possible coinci-
dent landing of Russian and Japanese
troops in different parts of Corea Several
newspapers publish reviews of Japans mill
tary and naval strength
The cancellation of the projected visit of
the czar to Rome is said to be due to the
attitude of the Italian socialist press and
socialist deputies.
Baron Hagashi in the Dark
LONDON, October 12.-Deprecating the
rumors of Il Japanese ultimatum to Rus
sia, Baron Hayashi the Japanese minister
to Great Britain in an interview today.
said he had no information of such char
acter. adding that had Japan taken this ac-
ton the Anglo-Japanese treaty would have
necessitated my being Immediately noti-
fed so that lie might inform the British
government.
The foreign office says it has no con-
frmation of the reports of Japanese mill
tary movements at Ma-san-Pho
Japan has a special settlement. covering
6Jo acres. at Chapokpo, near Ma-san-Pho,
granted TO her by Corea in November 1901
as an offset to the settlement at Ma-san-
Pho. previously granted to Russia by
Corea.
News Causes Unrest in England.
In spite of the reassuring statements of
the foreign office and Baron Hayashi, the
frequent reiteration that hostilties between
Russia and Japan are imminent. the mys-
terious movements of the Russian and ia
panese fleets. and the excited state of pub
lie opinion in Japan are beginning to cause
disquiet in Great Britain which. by reason
OF her alliance with Japan is so intimately
concerned in any action which the latter
may take in the far east.
only the most sanguine persons believe
that In the event of hostilities they could
be kept within the limits which would free
Great Britain from her obligations to sup
port her Japanese ally. Even Baron Haya-
shi, who heretofore has ridiculed all sug-
gestions of war, is not optimistic today
Indirectly he admits the possibility of war
ny expressing the hope that in the event of