Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-02-11

st. Petersburg, Feb. 6-"Tbe Japan
ese. are flying panic stricken cables
the Vladivostock correspondent of the
Novoe Vremya, "and the Japanese
storekeepers are sacrificing all their
possessions in their haste to escape to
Japan. Cases of oranges are selling for
five cents and furniture is being literal
ly given away. They are practically
running themselves in their hurry to
get away before the outbreak of war;
Guarding Americans in Corea.
Washington, Feb. 6.-Mr. Allen,
American minister at Seoul, cables the
state department that he is taking &C
tive steps to protect American citizens
in the interior of Corea.
Ministers Violent Interview.
Paris, Feb. 6.-An interview pub
lished here with Baron Hayashi, the
Japanese minister to Great Britain,
has attracted marked attention in the
highest government quarters. In this
interview Hayashi is represented as
declaring that unless Russia signs
treaty carrying out Japan's demands
war will result; also that Japan de-
sires to be left alone and will object
to any Intervention from Great Britain
tending towards the acceptance of
Japanese minister was asked:
Suppose Russia's answer is concil-
iatory and reasonable, but refuses to
go to the extent of signing the treaty
you desire. Will your government
then have recourse to arms?"
THAT is precisely what mean," re-
piled the minister.
At the close of the interview the
Japanese mister was asked:
Then you say that if Russia refuses
to sign a treaty recognizing China's
rights in Manchuria, that means WARP"
THAT will be war;" replied the min
ister
Hayashi added to the foregoing that
be believed it to be the view of his
government and that authority had
been given him to announce it. An
official in touch with Foreign Minister
Delcasse said that if this interview was
genuine, as it seemd to be, it was of
the highest moment, as being an indi-
cation of the warlike attitude of Japan.
The French officials expressed great
surprise at the unqualified statements
concerning war and of Japan's inten-
ton not to accede to the request of
the British against war. The Japanese
legation here has no information con-
corning the interview and declined to
comment on it, owing to the delicacy
OF the situation.
No Attack on Montevideo.
Washington, Feb. 6.-Minister Finch
has cabled the state department that
there has been a change of sentiment
in Montevideo and that there is no fear
of an attack on the city, which is be-
ing guarded by 10000 well armed and
Differed men.
Warlike Interview Confirmed.
Paris, Feb, 6.-The London CORE,
spondent of The Matin says Baron
has confirmed the statements
attributed to him in a published inter-
view. Hayashi says he is ready to re-
peat his utterances.
Situation Hopeless.
London, Feb. 6.-The Toxic corre,
spondent of the Times says the situa-
ton is regarded as hopeless. 1t is
believed, he continues. that
the recent councils of the elder states
men decided upon final measures to be
taken in the event of an unfayorable
reply from Russia.
Military Operations.
Port Arthur, Feb. 6.-Military re-
ports declare that all the railway
bridges are guarded and that the
bridges over the Sungari river are de-
Tended by infantry, artillery and patrol
boats. A relay post has been estab,A
iished on the military road from IL
Yang to Antung in anticipation
advance.
Japanese War Boats sa
Singapore, straits settlement
6.-The Japanese cruisers Mi
kasuga have sailed from her
Ready to Watch the Fur
Washington, Feb. Elm cas-
Japanese-Russian war, the s
was reiterated at the navy der
yesterday, the fighting ships
Asiatic fleet would be kept<
the scene of hostilities
American navy, however,
without observers of wi
greatest naval struggl
times, it is said that il
several smaller ships
be detailed to go MOI
petent officers. who
act as official obseq
this effect have as
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