The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-01-23
AMERICAN EFFORT
TOWARD MEDIATION
cOLDLY RECEIVED
Neither Japan nor Russia
Willing to Accept Outsid-
er's Services in the
Far East.
NO FORMAL PROPOSAL MADE.
State Department Abandons It's
Cautious Diplomatic Inquiries
on Learning Situation.
KOREAN TURMOIL INCREASING.
Soon May Lead to japanese Oc-
KOREAN TURMOIL INCREASING.
Soon May Lead to japanese Oc
cupation of Railway Line
Chinese Dowager Empress
Preparing for War.

Washington. Jan. 22.-It Is learned thai
the United States Government has beer
cautiously and quietly making inquiries a,
the various foreign capitals supposed to
be particularly interested In a peaceful
solution Of the Eastern problem. with a
view to ascertaining whether anything
could be done toward bringing Russia and
Japan together.
1t soon developed that neither Of these
principals was willing to solicit the good
offices Of outside Powers in the adjust
ment was never formally initiated.
The situation in Korea is arousing fresh
apprehension of renewed trouble in the
far East. ~~
1t has been the opinion of the military
experts here that, in the event of war be-
tween Russia and Japan, Korea would be
made the battle ground. at least in the be-
ginning. -
REPORTS DISTURBANCES.
Mr.. Allen. the American Minister at Sc
oul. cabled the State Department to-day
from Seoul as follows:
Considerable disturbances throughout
Korea. The Japanese have been attacked
in many Places
1t is learned that. in view of the possf-
bility of Korea being unable to afford
proper protection to japanese subjects.
the Toxic authorities have dispatched a
japanese military officer of the highest
rank. namely. a Major General. to Seoul,
where he will be in position to direct
any military operations that japanese
troops may undertake
The Korean Government has $500 men
under arms. but they have not been
trained in modern school of war, and
rather resemble constabulary than SOL
diera.
1t is anticipated here that Japan in Ko-
rea will repeat the performance of Rus
sia in Manchuria, and make the disturb
ances on the japanese railway the ground
for a military occupation of the line in
great force, corresponding to the Russian
occupation Of the Manchurian railway.
OPPOSES MEDIATION.
London, JAN 22-The Associated Press
is officially informed that the japanese
Government will not accept the mediation
of any of the foreign Powers.
A special dispatch from Seoul. Korea,
to-day. says japanese railway men have
been attacked by Koreans at several
points along the Seoul-Fusan Railway,
and that the Korean authorities have been
notified that unless they prevent the re-
currence of these disorders necessary
measures to do so will be taken by Jap
anese troops.
CHINA FEARS ATTACK.
The Dowager Empress of China is thor
oughly alive to the peril threatening
China as result of the Russo-Japanese
crisis. and. according to the Globes
Shanghai correspondent, determined at all
costs to fight for the freedom Of Man.
ohuria from foreign control.
Conferences between the Dowager and
the leading statesmen. 1t is added. have
convinced her that any other policy would
be tantamoCnt to dynastic suicide. as the
dishonor of the ancestral tombs. implied
by foreign domination. would be unpardon-
able in the eyes of the Chinese, and unless
vigorous effort Is made to reassert
Manchu authority the Tai-Pings and
Kolashui will attempt to restore the Ming
dynasty. with the result of the complete
destruction of China.