Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-01-02
JAPS OUT Bid THE Russians
BOUGHT TWO ARGENTINE WAR.
SHIPS AT GENOA.
Japanese Government Demands a Re-
ply From Russia in a Months Time
Russians Will Not Leave Manchu-
ria-Russian Minister Says That
Evacuation Is Now an lmposslhiity.

London, Dec. 30.-According to the
Daily Chronicle, the Japanese gov
eminent outbid the Russian govern
ment and actually purchased the Ar
gentine warships Moreno and Riva-
diva, both OF which are now nearing
completion at Genoa. Other papers
print report that the Japanese min
isterial council has decided to trans
fer $25,000,000 from the educational
fund for emergency purposes.
The Daily Telegraph Toxic cor
respondent says that after the meeting
of the ministerial councll the emperor
entertained the councillors at lunch
con. The cabinet then held a sitting
which was prolonged until late at
night. The correspondent says that
the finance minister on Saturday en-
tertained the leading bankers at din
ner for the purpose of discussing with
them the best means of meeting the
emergency. Continuing, the cores
pendent says:
"'rhe Japanese officials already have
taken over control of the Seoul-Fusan
railway. The president of the rail
way has been dismissed and been re-
placed by Furnecci, chief of the Jap
anese railway board"
The Daily Nails Pekln correspon
dent sends an unconfirmed report that
in the event of war China will join
forces with Japan and that Japan will
IN
Demand Early Reply.
London, Dec. 30.-Rumor continues
busy with the Russo-Japanese crisis
The latest report credits Japan witt
insisting mat Russia shall reply to its
last note before January 10 on the
ground Of the rapid approach Of Rus
sian naval reinforcements to the
scene of action. Inquiry in the bes
informed Japanese quarters, however
fails to find support for this state
ment
Baron Hayashi, the Japanese min
lister, paid a long visit to the foreign
office today. When seen afterward h(
said he had no further information.
Won't Evacuate Manchuria.
Pekin, Dec. 30.-Lien Fang, frs
secretary Of the board Of foreign al
fairs. has visited Russian Minister
Lessar and requested information con
corning the intentions of the Russian
government regarding the evacuation
of Manchuria.
Minister Lessar in reply said tina
nothing could be done at present will
view to evacuating for two reasons
In the first place, the minister pointed
out, the cold weather made it impos
sible to remove the troops from theil
present positions, beside which there
were no barrack accommodations II
be had elsewhere; and in the SECOND
place. he said. it would endanger Rus
sian interests to undertake evacua
ton during the progress of the nego
tiations between Russia and Japan
for the reason that the Japanese
might seize the opportunity to invade
Manchuria.
The Chinese government Is sc
alarmed at the prospects of becoming
involved in the seemingly prospective
war that it would prefer that Russia
would remain IN control Of Manchu
ria. AS an alternative the foreign or
fee has indicated to the ministers
that a settlement satisfactory to Chi
ma would be that Russia and Japan
should retain their respective treaty
rights in Korea and Manchuria If they
agree not to attempt to obtain further
advantages in either country.
TEN THOUSAND IN STAMPEDE.