The Washington times., 1903-04-26
RUSSIA, FORSWORN.
HELD TO ACCOUNT
Explanation EXacted Of De-
mands Oh China.
PROTESTS MADE TO PEKIN
London Charges Breach of Faith-Bnt-
ISL and japanese Governments
Advise China to Resist.
PROTESTS MADE TO PENN

China in the Russian demands concern
ing Manchuria.
At The same time Mr. Hay has asked
the Russian government to inform him
of its purpose in regard 10 Manehurfa
and especially TO define the first ana
the second demands made upon China
These demands are that no more Man
churian ports or towns shall be opened
and that no more foreign tonsuls shall
be recognized in that province.
The note 10 China was telegrapned. TO
Mr. Conger, the United States minister
at Pekin. and that to Russia 70 Mr. Nc
Cormick. the United States ambassador
a St Petersburg
Diplomatic Opposition.
It is evident from the character Of
the inquiries made OF Russia that the
Government will strenuousiy resist. Dip
lomatically. the apparent purpose of
the Russian government to prevent the
opening Of the ports Of Moukden and
Takushan, TO which, according 10 tne
terms OF the commercial treaty ROW
being negotiated between the United
States and China. was 10 be applied the
principle of the open door
The exclusion OF American consuls
from Manchuria is also, for obvious rea-
sens, Objectionable TO the United States
That this Government viii act alone
in its efforts to bring about modification
OF the Russian terms was made evident
al an interview yesterday between Sec
retary Hay and Mr. Takahira, the Jap
anese minister. Mr. Takahira saw Mfr.
Hay in obedience TO telegraphic instruc-
tions from his government. which is
naturally extremely anxious to present
"a strong front as possible in its op-
position TO Russia's attempt to secure
control OF Manchuria Tfo 10 tha+ end
should welcome the o-operatioD of the
United states
That Japan and England will act joint
ly IS regarded as certain, but the
United States. following its traditional
policy Will deal with Russia and China
upon its individual responsibility as a
nation Nothing that could possibly be
construed into even an understanding or
q supposition that the United states has
entered into an alliance or cooperation
with England, Japan or any other nation
against Russia's policy concerning Man
churia will be done by the Government.
Russian Ambassadors Defense
In view OF the suspicion here that
Russia intends TO violate her virtual
pledges 10 the United States to observe
the principles of the open door ami
10 40 nothing toward endangering ,ha
territorial integrity OF China. Count
Cassini. the Russian ambassador, mas
informed Secretary Hay in writing that
there is nothing iDimieaI to the interests
Of the United States in the Far East n
Russia's attitude
He asserts. il is understood that the
course OF his government is designed 10
prevent = repetition of the Boxer trou-
bic. and that the assurances given to
the United states that American trade
interests would be respected, and the
territorial integrity OF China preserved.
are stul in force. and VIII be adhered
10 The state Department desires more
explicit information as 10 Russia's In
tentioHs, however. and for that reason
he inquiries mentioned viii be made
through Ambassador Mccormick
No Foreign Communications.
No communication in regard to the
Russian demands has been received by
the Secretary Of State from England.
Germany or France. Euglaud's attitude
is known TO be practically similar TO
that of the United States. although she
may be willing 10 go 10 greater ex-
tremes. in coalition with Japan. 10 pre-
vent the accomplishment Of the Rus
sian scheme
As for Germany. her position was I
made known at he time when. in giving /
adherence 10 the principle OF the open /
door and preservation Of China's ter /
ritorial integrity. she declared thai the /
contract entered into between the pow /.
ers in these respects was not 10 be oou- +
strued as applying 10 Russia's concern +,
in Manchuria which was so great and /
peculiar as TO give that government . /
superior interest in the Chinese prov .
ince. II may be expected, therefore.
that Germany WIll hold aIoof from The I.
efforts Of other nations 10 prevent Rus {
sia from obtaining permanent control !
of ManchuTia. Baron Won SIerubUrg /
the German minister, saw Secretary Hay !
on other business yesterday. but took ad-
vantage Of the occasion 10 discuss he /
H"h''iCI IAN '''a'ioi i"iVi hiaiiE-
China Advised to Resist.
PEKIN. April 25.-The diplomats
representatives here of the British and /
japanese governments have advised /
Prince Ching. The head Of rhe Chinese /.
foreign office. not TO agree 20 Russia 5 /
new demand for he virtual control Of /
AaDchuFia-
LONDON. AurfI 25-Russfa's demand +
OF China in regard TO Manchuria is
looked upon here as The matter of the /.
greatest Importance which is now con /
fronting The foreign office. inasmuch is /
IT reopens in serious fashion he /
whole question of the relations OF he I
European powers. together with the +
United States and Japan, with China. |