The semi-weekly messenger., 1904-01-08

pie of Integrity of China and of
Corea.
st. Petersburg. January SIN her
reply to Japan, Russia made great con-
cessions and hopes her proposals will
prove acceptable TO Japan.
The foreign office informed the Asso-
ciated Press today that instructions
had been sent TO Viceroy Alexiff on
which the reply was based. The lat
ter was drawn up in the most concila-
tory spirit. Some of the japanese pro-
posals were accepted while others were
made the subject of extended observa-
tions and were met by counter propo-
sails
There are strong hopes in many cir
cles that ON Thursday next the Russian
Christmas, the Car may be abe to an
nounce that peace is assured
Paris. January SIT developed today
that the greatest difference between
Russia and Japan arises from the pro-
posal made by Russia that a neutral
zone shall be established, eXte d ng
from Ring-Yang in COrea on the south
to the Russian frontier on the north.
The Russian government has express
ed a Willingness to recognize the pre-
ponderating influence Of Japan in the
remainder of Corea and the two pow
ers are agreed respecting the principle
of the integrity of China and of Corea,
Japan, however, saw no reason why
the proposed neutral zone should be es-
tablshed, holding that the eni. penin-
sula should be subject to her prepond5r-
ating influence.
The attitude of Russia is believed to
be due to the fact that if Japan con-
trolls Corea she will thereby be abe to
as Vladivostock.
The diplomat which gave to the Asso-
ciated Press the foregoing information
expressed himself as confident that
Russia in her reply 10 Japan will give
way on this vital point
Paris, January 6.-The St. Petersburg
correspondent Of the Paris edition Of
The New York Herald says he is advis-
ed that Admiral Evans has been in
structed not to allow the movements
Of his warships to be such as to en-
courage the construction tnat the
United States is supporting japan. The
! correspondent says that the action Of
the Washington government is sincere
ly appreciated, the conviction in high
quarters being that Japan if unsuport-
ed will not declare war.
Paris. January 5.-The Che Foo cor
respondent of the Paris edition of The
New York Herald cables as follows:
Eight thousand japanese troops are
ready to land at Masanpho and the
! landing probably will mean war Re
| serves are being moved from Blago-
| vyeschensk, Che capital Of the Amur
Province in eastern Sidernia, Tsitsci-
har) in Manchuria.
Toxic January 5.-The Russian reply
to Japan has not yet been received.
It is reported from Vladovostock tha
| the Russian squadron there is prepar-
ing for action.
According to another report, Rus
sian cruiser has left Port Arthur with
a small military force on board. It's
destination is unknown, but is proba bly,
Chemulpo, Corea-
An extra addition Of the Official Ga
zette has been issued containing army
and navy orders prohibiting the publi-
cation Of any reports of the movements
of troops or war vessels from this time
| on. Otherwise the Japan authorities
are not interfering with press mes
| sages.
st. Petersburg, January 5.-A semi
official dispatch to a news agency from
Vladivostock and private information
from Mulden, state that, owing to dis
turbances between the Coreans and the
Japanese in Corea, the Russian second
rifle regiment, at its full strength, has
been dispatched 10 Corea in order TO
protect Russian interests there.
Bizerta, January 5.-The Russian
cruiser Dimitrf Donskoi. accompanied
by two torpedo boats, left here today
for Suda Bay.
Washington, January 5.-The Navy
department. has received two cab,e-
grams from the commanding officer Ct
the United States ship vicksburg at
Chamulpo. dated the fourth and fifth
instants. respectively, as follows.
After consula ton with American
minister, we are Of the same opinion.
Aspect Of the affairs very grave at
Seoul There is much fear OF riot by
Korean soldiers. 1 have completed ar
rangements to send the company OF
marines over land by railroad at the
critical moment; also about IS men ard
field guns from this vessel at Chemuipo
IL deemed necessary"
The second message Is as follows:
Two officers, So men left a. 10 a. "a.
The remainder Of guard is prepared IL
any demand. There Is little change in
the situation {.