Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-02-13

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+ pussia because of the breaking on OF
ainlomatic relations.
& G. Petersburg, Feb. Count Lams-
{ ,or8 the Russian foreign minister has
Z ,uformed the Russian representatives
broad that Japan has decided to
sroak off negotiations with Russia and
! withdraw the minister and whole
Iapanese legation staff from st. Peters
burg.
The Russian foreign minister there
roon ordered the Russian minister,
Raron de Rosen, and his staff to leave
Toxic
A Step toward War.
Toxic, Feb. S.-The severance of dip
4 lonatic relations between Russia and
lapan appears to be only a step to-
ward war, although when the ministers
Of Russia and Japan withdrew from
their posts, quick and decisive action
is expected. A's# #.
When Minister of Foreign Affairs
Komura on Saturday notified Baron
De Rosen, the Russian minister, of
Japans determination to sever dip
Omatic relations, he is reported to
have declared to him that Japan is
tired of Russia's delays, evasions and
insincerity and has decided to take
Independent action for the conserva-
ton of Japanese interests. During the
final negotiations, Japan's repeated re-
quests for an answer were treated in
most unsatisfactory manner. Japan
waited until convinced that it was use
less to wait longer and has now ended
the discussion.
The indications are that there will
be no formal declaration of war. Jap
an will publicly define its position and
pmposes, and the foreign Office has
prepared a new statement, which will
probably be announced tonight. .
On Monday Japan will unquestion-
ably seize Korea, and, although Russia
has previously intimated that it would
not interfere, in view Of that country's
present attitude, developments are
eagerly awaited.
Russia's Official Word.
The Official Messenger publishes the
following circular telegram, dated Feb
ruary 6, which mas been sent out by
the Russian foreign minister to the
representatives of Russia abroad:
Acting under instructions from his
government, the Japanese minister at
the imperial court has presented
note, which informs the imperial gov
eminent OF the decision of Japan to
break off the present negotiations and
recall her minister and staff at the
japanese legation.
In consequence of this, his i'm
perial majesty mas been pleased to
order that the Russian minister at
Toxic, with the whole staff of the i'm
perial mission, shall leave the capital
OF Japan without delay. Such an at
ttude on the part of the Toxic gov
eminent which mas not even awaited
The arrival of the answer OF the i'm
perial government, which was sent off
during the last few days. throws the
Whole responsibility for the conse-
quences which may arise from a rup-
lure OF diplomatic negotiations be-
tween the two empires of Japan"
1t startIes st. Petersburg.
st. Petersburg, Feb. 8.-Although
tne lear was general here yesterday
mat the presentation of the Russian
note to Japan might be followed by
an act on the part of the Japanese
government which would plunge the
Vouhtries into war, the startling action
u japan in severing diplomatic rela-
.ions with Russia before the actual
uelVery of the Russian note, came
IKE bolt from the clear sky. 1t
was believed the receipt of the note
nlght cause an uitimatum, but that
Japan should sever diplomatic rela.
'iohs' a step little short of declaring
var was almost like a blow in the
1aee under the present circumstances,
Tnu IL Is resented here accordingly.
me authorities believe this action
PAGES Japan distinctly in the wrong
oelore the world, and moreover.
euch piece of impudence," as it is
uenominated here. makes easy an ap-
peal TO the patriotism of the Russian
people.
Japan Refuses to TrIte.
h., NE news at any moment that Japan
hss s declared war and the first clash
tn occurred. would not be surprising
ne events leading To Ianan,c q hrunt