The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-04
PRESS URGES POSSIBILITIES AND WAR
WITH RUSSIA SEEMS INEVITABLE

PRESS URGES H0SllLlIlES AND WAX
WITH RUSSIA SEEMS INEVITABLE
(contIrued from First Page,
Seoul than Toxic within ten days, but
the naval overture may retard the play.
1T is thought despite her buster, that
Russia will take no immediate action
to prevent Japan doing what she thinks
proper to safeguard her interests in
Corea."
The foregoing probably refers to the
dispatch of The squadron to Masampho.
Admiral Kumimuras squadron consists of
the armored cruisers Asama, Tokiwa, Ad-
zume Iwate and YaSumo, all with a speed
of from twenty to twenty-three knots.
According to the Standards Toxic cor
respondent, Japan, at the end of Decem-
Der, notified the powers and the United
States of the actual position of the nego-
tiations, at the same time intimating that
the continued occupation of Manchuria
might compel Japan to take decisive steps
for the protection of her vital interests
in Corea.
Russia to Retain Manchura.
The correspondent of the Daily Mail at
Shanghai asserts that the Wal WI Pu
or Chinese foreign board, has received a
definite communication from st. Peters,
burg to the effect that Russia intends to
retain Manchuria.
The Standards Tien Tsin correspondent
says that as result of Japan's inquiries
as to China's attitude in the event of
war, 1t is stated that the throne has is
sued orders to Chinese troops to assist
the Japanese.
lie r1Pn hat Mt "a
10000 men under Japanese officers would
in that case proceed to the Lao Tung
peninsula.
The Daily Graphic claims to have the
highest authority to deny that Germany
has entered into any understanding with
Russia or any other power affecting her
neutrality in the event of Russo
Japanese war.
The Daily Mail is authority for the
statement that King Edward greatly adj
mires the Japanese and is using every
effort In the direction of peace.
The Che Foo correspondent of the Morn
ing Post cables as follows:
Under the impression that the laying
of the foundations of the Standard Oil
company's new premises here was bluff,
designed to cover the erection of a fort,
Russia sent cruiser to investigate the
matter. The officers landed and took
measurements. after which they proceed
ed to Port Arthur. In we'll informed cir
cles it Is alleged that Russia covets Che
Foo
The Daily Telegraph's Toxic correspon-
dent says:
Russia has sent a further reply to
Japan. I understand 1t is of a non-com-
initial character, making merely for de-
lay"
No News in London,
London, January S.-No news has been
received by the Japanese legation, or ap-
parently by the foreign office today con-
corning the Russo-Japanese difficulty in
the far east and, according to Baron
Hayashi. the Japanese minister, the stu
alton remains unchanged.
Within a few days the cruisers Kasga
and Niasin, formerly the Morono and Ri
vadavia, respectively, which were bought
by the Japanese government from the
government of Argentine, and which were
built at Genoa, will be formally delivered
to Japan. Immediately on their delivery
the Japanese flag will be run up and the
Japanese legation hopes thereby to avoid
any objection on the part of the Italian
government regarding the sailing of the
cruisers should hostilities commence be-
fore they are ready to put to sea.
The Associated Press learns that no
little excitement prevails among the Off
GERS of the British home squadron, who
are under the impression that they may
at any moment be ordered to replace the
channel squadron, which would be sent
to the Mediterranean, should the govern
ment deem 1t advisable to strengthen its
naval force in the far east In the home
squadron. which Is usually regarded as a
reserve and training unit of the navy.
all leaves of absence have been stopped
Extra supplies of ammunition have been
taken on board apd the men and ships
are kept In a state of alertness, such as
has not existed for years.
Baron Hayashi. the Japanese minister,
says he assumed that the marine engi-
neers from the Clyde who have left for
Japan. have been engaged for the trans
port feet, through the minister says he
has no definite knowledge of the circum-
stances of their departure
Chinese Cruisers Under Preparations.
Shanghai, January s.-Chinese cruisers
here are preparing for active service.
They are taking on board ammunition and
supplies. They will remain here for or
ders.
Russian Cruiser Sails.
Biserta. Tunis. Januar 3.-The Russian
cruiser Aurora sailed today for Alex
andria, but in accordance with telegraphic
instructions. the remainder of the squad
ron destined for service in the far east,
has postponed its departure.
Will Not Vet Depart.
Paris, January S.-The Russian warships
here have been ordered to postpone their
departure
Did Not Garry Munitions.
St Petersburg, January 3.-rhe report
that the Russian volunteer fleet cruisers
kazan and Ekatrinoslav, carrying NUM-
tions of war and marines to the far east,
have been recalled to the Black Sea. Is
officially denied. According to the rninor,
the vessels were recalled as the possibility
of their capture was feared. The Ekat-
rinoslav left Singapore Saturday last
for Port Arthur
Gloomy View Not DispeiIed.
Washington. January s.-Cablegrams
received here todays from Toxic show the