New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-08
J.APAN,S DEMANDS FEW.
Moderation Shosrn-T'his Mornings
Eastern NetCS.

London. Feb. S-'~The Times" this morning
asserts that the japanese demands were OF
moderation that will astonish the world when
they are disclosed japan did not even ask
Russia to promise to move a single soldier from
Manchuria. or TO renounce a single right in
Manchuria-
"rhe Daily Graphic" dealing with this same
subject, asserts that the original draft Of the
treaty submitted to Russia was drawn UP by
Baron Komura in consultation with Baron de
Rosen.
The British press displays full appreciation
OF the delicate and difficult problems facing the
government owing to the alliance with Japan.
and much questioning is INDUCED IN whether the
ministers have fully weighed their responsible
ties Some papers so so far as TO doubt the ad-
Visibility Of the War Office reform scheme being
put into Immediate execution. as 1t displaces
many officers who must have prepared war
plans for the emergency Of Great Britain be-
coming involved in the Far Eastern hostilities
Granting the advisability OF a change, the
names OF the members Of the Army Council
have been received with considerable share OF
approval. They are comparatively young off,
GERS who have seen plenty OF service OF every
kind and won their way upward by hard work
The editorial articles this morning universally
Justify Japan in breaking of diplomatic relA-
lions with Russia
The Daily Chronicle. however, wits 40
hitting this says 70 thinks II p pity that Japan
did not await the actual receipt Of the reply,
because. in the not impossible event OF a close
war and the powers having n voice IN the set
Element some OF them may be inclined to guide
their decision by the fact that Japan took the
initiative. For the rest the pro-Japanese feel
ing is very strong IN the British press, which
dweILs upon tho great need OF the utmost ef-
forts 10 localize the quarrel The Daily Tele-
graph" concludes It's editorial article with these
words:
Upon Great Britain and France together rests
tee from mankind. and 'r7t Is common task
which every Indictment OF friendship. reason and
duty must move them to fulfil.
kilograms from Toxic published here this
morning announce that emergency council OF
ministers was held on Sunday. and that Marquis
Ito and Field Marshal OyaTna had audience
with the Emperor
a dispatch to The Daily Mali from Kobe
says that Baron de Rosen will be received IN
farewell audience by the Emperor on Feb
ruary II.
Tho Toxic correspondent Of The Standard
reports the utmost activity on the part Of the
railroads which are rapidly conveying troops 70
ports OF enbarkatIou. The streets Of the capital
are full Of animation and the coming and going
Of soldiers. The people are calm and confident.
In dispatch from TOXIC the correspondent
there OF THE Daily Telegraph" gives a report
that Russian troops have already crossed the
Corean frontier. and that official declara-
tlon OF war Is expected Monday. He adds
that Russian interests in Japan have been placed
r. the hands OF the austrian Minister. the Ital-
ian Minister having declined 20 undertake this
mission.
Baron de Rosen had a brief interview with
Baron Komura on Sunday. The Daily Tele
graph" correspondent continues. and Baron Ko-
mura afterward had audience Of the En-
peror. The government has chartered steamers
OF the Nippon Yusen. Osaka shosen and Mitsui-
Bussan lines.
A correspondent OF The Daily Mali at Seoul
says that Japan has warned non-combatants TO
withdraw from Songchin. and all japanese
women and children north OF Chongiu and
Gensan TO come south. This is supposed TO in
dictate Japan's intention to strike through
Northern Corea IN the direction OF Hardin and
the Manchurian Railroad.
It is pointed out that there are at the present
moment thirteen large Japanese steamers at
foreign ports which will run great risks II they
attempt to return home.