The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-08-26

The general consensus of opinion
among the diplomatists in London is
that there is nothing in the present
situation to warrant the belief that
it will develop into general condagra-
tion, as the Powers are cooperating
generally to preserve the peace OF
Europe. The situation in the far
East, especially the national agitation
in japan, is regarded by some olpio-
mats as being as threatening as Jne
Balkan situation. The japanese otfic-
ials hardly attempt to conceal their
belief that their Govern nent will act
in the far East should such an oppor-
tunity offer as the embodiment OF
Russia in the Balkans.
London, Aug. 19.-Dispatches re-
cieved here from Yokohama under to-
days date say the leading newspa-
pers of Toxic have abandoned tne
silence which they have hitherto OBJ
served regarding the situation IN
Corea, and publish articles strongly
denunciatory of the action Of Russia.
The Fiji declares it is time to show
Corea that Japan's patience is ex-
hausted, while the Shimbun urges the
Government to demand explanation OF
Russia. Both the papers mentioned
are newspapers Of moderate tone.
An agency's interview with Wis
count Hayashi, the japanese minister
quotes him as saying:
Not only I, but my Government,
disclaim all the panic stories OF war
between Russia and Japan. All fears
of conflict are groundless. Both Rus
sia and Japan are really trying to be
conciliatory. War would not be an ad-
vantage of either. So far it has been
game of bluff. Japan has no war
ships building in. England and has not
increased the strength of her army IN
view of possible events. -
BULGARIA ORDERS CARTRID-
GES.
London, August ia dispatch to
a news agency from Vienna says Bull
earia has ordered fifteen million cart
ridges from Viennese firm, for prompt
delivery.
Constantinople, Wednesday, Aug:
of the Russian squadron is spreading
Notwithstanding the continued sup
preston Of all kilograms and announce
ments on the subject.
The general opinion of the Euro,
peans here is that the time has arrived
for a vigorous intervention and the
abandonment of all semi-measures,
which are regarded as the cause OF
the present rising.
According to the Turkish official re-
ports the strongest positions OF the
insurgents are at Krushevo, Merihoro
and Florina. Contrary to previous re-
ports, it is now stated officially that
Krushevo is still occupied by the IN
sproents. The headquarters OF the re-
yolutionists is in the Peristeri Noun
tains, in the vicinity of Monastir;;
Women and children are not molesteo
by the insurgents, who have DESTROYED
only fortified dwellings occupied by
rich Turks. It lis not denied that they
kiH all Bulgarians and Greeks found
acting as Turkish spies, but the
strictest orders have been issued not
to interfere with women and children:
RUSSIAN FLEET AT INIADA.
Constantinople, Aug. 20.-The Rus
sian SQUADRON arrived off Iniada, on
the eastern coast of European Turkey,
yesterday afternoon.
ALLEGED PLAN OF THE POWERS
Brussels, Aug. 20.-The lndepen-
dence Beige says it hears that the
Powers have arrived at an understand
ing regarding the steps to be. taken
to suppress the revolt and apply re-
forms in Macedonia. According to
this unconfrmed report Russia will
act on the sea, occupying the Oar
danelles and the Bosphorus; Austria
will act on land, and Italy will ex-
ercise surveillance ever Albania. Aft
er peace is restored the Powers are to
Withdraw and restore to Turkey ner
full sovereignty.
NEGOTIATIONS IN PROGRESS.
London, Aug. 20.-The Associated
Press learns that important negot1a-
tions are in progress between the Pow-
ers which promise to result in the ear
" adoption Of new plan for the set
Element of the Macedonian trouble. A
foreign Office official said this after
noon:
"It is somewhat premature to say
that definite agreement on the sub
iect has been reached, as stated by
the independence Beige, of Brussels,
but notes are being exchanged in this
direction.
In other quarters it was intimated
that the scheme was partially on the
lines referred to by the Belgian news
paper
of some kind has been reached, as at
the beginning of the negotiations
the Powers started with the general
purpose of cooperating, and this
harmony has continued.
TURKS BURN DOWN A TOWN.
Vienna, Aug. 2o.-Dispatches from
salonica say an important fight occur
red IN the mountains Of Pissodor, Au-
gust IS. The town of ErminSeco was
burned by the Turks and many in
surgents were killed.
n ia stated that an Austrian manu-