The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-18
Political Distinctions Forgotten and the Whole County is
 GTinIy RecOnciIsd to War
BRITISH AND AMERICAN
 FLAGS FLYING IN TOXIC
Japanese Do Not Fear an Invasion, as the Country Is Probably the
 Most Strongly Defend
 d ed on Earth.

Tokio, Japan, January 17-Japan does not anticipate Russia's rejoned for at least one week In the meantime the na- ton Is prepared and grimly reconciled to war Political and other distinctions have disappeared, and the country is patriotic ally united. The government is receiving many offers of contributions in the event of war, amounting to many millions of yen.
 The Japanese people would welcome an honorable peace, but are resolved to fight before receding from their position in oriental affairs. They fear the aggres- sion of Russia, and that if 1t is not stop ped now 1t never will be stopped. They are confident that their demands are fair and moderate. and their diplomacy. which has been patient has gone to a reasonable limit
 They expect the worlds sympathy in the struggle and have a splendid confidence in their army and navy. In the event of reverses of a national disaster it is thought that England and the United States would intervene to preserve a bal ance of power in eastern Asia. There is
 
 try which is probably the most strongly defended on earth. The growth of the British and American sentiment is re- markable.
 Flags Are Displayed.
 Numerous displays of the flags of the two nations are made. and popular songs reciting the glories of the Lion" and Uncle Sam are sung. The characters of Uncle sam and Johnny Bull' are also seen at public dances. The activity of the United States in the opening of the ports of Mukden and Antung is keenly watched, and in some quarters 1t is hoped that this may aid in solving the problem of insliring peace. The censorship pro- hib he publication of military move men
 All the recent movements are merely preliminary and aimed to insure an imme- diate dispatch of an immense land and sea foree if it should become necessary
 Two Points of Dispute.
 London, January 1S.-In what 1t claims as an authoritative statement, the Daily Gazette this morning announces that the negotiations nave arrived at stage ieav- ing two points on which neither Russia nor Japan is inclined to yield and as to which no means of compromise have yet been found.
 Both these points concern Manchurfa, and their acceptance would not in the slightest modify the legal status quo or change the administrative situation in Manchuria but Japan insists that they be embodied in a treaty between Japan and Russia, while Russia matter of amour propre, refuses to accept such 6ictation at the hands of Japan
 Much, however, is still hoped from the czar's influence.
 The statement adds ''Of course any attempt of Russia to increase very largely her naval forces in the far east by moving her Black sea or Baltic fleets. would make war a ques- tion of only a few hours"
 Borne Out by Dispatches.
 This statement seems to be borne out by the Associated Press dispatch from Tokio yesterday that Japan had received Russias communication, saying that Russia would respect the rights and priv ileges already acquired by the powers in Manchuria under the existing treaties with China, except in the case of the establishment of foreign settlements, which show that negotiations are contin- uing on the question of Manchuria. At the Japanese legation last night, 1t was said that no fresh news had been received, and that the situation remained unchanged
 The Daily Mails Tokio correspondent says that M Pavloff, the Russian minister at Seoul, has notified the Korean govern ment that Korean troops have crossed the Chinese boundary repeatedly and com mitted excesses against the inhabitants. Russian customs officials on the extreme northeastern border report similar oc- currences, and assert that the Koreans are burnig villages and killing people.
 Will Necesstate Severe Masurs. Minister Pavloff warned the authorities that such proceedings will necessitate se- were measures.
 The correspondent says that riots have broken out at Chyung Chyongdo in the province of Piyongan, Korea.
 The Daily Mails Seoul correspondent cabling yesterday, makes mention of these disturbances but according to the Daily Telegraph's Tokio correspondent, the Seoul correspondent of the Jiji Shim- DO learns that general rising is imm- nent at Phoeng Yang and that Korean soldiers are cooperating with the rebels. Phoeng Yang was the scene of the rising which led to the war between Japan and China.
 Russian Troops Numbr 100000.
 The Daily Mails Seoul correspondent says that an armored train with quick firing guns from the ships Is ready at Chemulpo to rush men to Seoul at a mo- ments notice. The correspondent says that Japanese have secured control of the Korean court and that the emperor has wired Pekin and Toldo advising triple offensive and defensive alliance and prom isng not to leave Seoul According to the correspondent, Me Leavy Brown, supervisor of Korean GUS toms. secured possession of Korean field guns on the pretense that they needed re- pairs and locked them up in the custom house.
 The Daily Mails Port Arthur corre- spondent estimated that the total num- Der of Russian troops now Tn Manchuria Is 2oo000, half of whom are guarding the railroad. The correspondent says:
 ''Chinas firm stand since the re-occura-