The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-11-28
KOREA CRUY
OF CRISIS
Japan Has Agreed to Russian SOyer-
eighty In Manchuria.
WANTS Y0NGAMPHo OPEN
S. Petersburg Fears Moral Effect OF
United states Continued Pres
sure In Connection with
Free Port Question.

pt, petersburg, NOV. 2S.-Ihe prOl0m-
cation Of the Russo-Japanese .negotia-
tons at Tokyo, which have been de-
layed by yiceroy Alexeieff's return 10
ST. Petersburg, is due to the inability
to reach an understanding regarding
Korea. Tentative terms on the subject
Of Manchuria have been settled Japan
recognizes Russias 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 SOW
ereignty, Japan is content to leave
these questions in allegiance so as not
to embarrass Russia
In return Japan insists on the recog-
milton of her influence in Korea and
the opening Of Yongampho or other
ports to foreign trade. Russia is will
ing to concede something, but she OPP
poses the opening of Yongampho on ac.
count Of its proximity to the mouth Of
the Yalu river on the ground that it
viii threaten her interests and com
plicate her difficulties in Manchurla.
Russia is doing everything possible
TO bring the negotiations to a conclu-
sion. Yiceroy Alexeieff has the cars
orders to this effect Russia believes it
wise TO press matters while Japan is IN
pacific mood, which is attributed to
foreign counsel. The chief fear ex-
pressed here is that the moral effect Of
the United States continuous pressure
in connection with the open door policy
will lead Japan to rashness.
Russia Resents American Attitude
The attitude Of the United States
causes much nervousness and some re-
sentiment The Russian view is that no
good reason exists why the United
States should become involved in a
quarrel at the instigation Of Russia's
enemies when her interests, compare
lively insignificant, are not yet invad-
ed. It is pointed out that last winter
and spring the United States was
aroused by the persistent declaration
in the British and Russian press that
Russia would never permit China to
sign commercial treaty, yet it was
signed on the date fixed.
The sudden flash OF anger I'M China
over the Russian reoccupation Of Muk-
den, because it IS the old burial place Of
the ancestors Of the present dynasty. is
not considered grave, as Chfnas impo-
tency is recognized Nevertheless all
steps will be taken to avoid rupture.
as Chinas friendship is needed for the
future.
Despite the conviction here that the
crisis has passed for the winter RUSSIA
Is taking nothing for granted. Three
quarters Of her fleet IS massed III or
moving TO the Pacific. Practically
nothing Is left on the European side.
Travellers who have just returned
from Port Arthur report that the trains
going eastward are still filled with
troops and war munitions. 1t Is esti- |
mated that Russia now has more than
10000 troops east of Baikal prepared |
for eYentualities
A telegram from Port Arthur saws
Yuan Shi Kai, the governor of Chill |
is expected in the province of
AIukden at the end of November to ne
gotate with the Russians