The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-27
DEADLOCK MAY
Be THE RESULT.
Differences Between Russia and
Japan Are Great
KOREANS ARE TURBULENT
Disguised as Robbers They Are Pillag-
ing and Destroying the Homes
of Wealthy Japanese In
Their Country.
KOREANS ARE TURBULENT

| Paris, January 26-The Russian answer
has not yet been sent to Japan, and it
now develops that the points of difference
heretofore mentioned in these dispatches
have become the main obstacles in the
way of reaching an agreement. even
threatening the possibility of a deadlock
in the negotiations. These points are:
l. In Manchuria. Russia declined to con-
cede such unrestricted admission of Jap
anese as will permit the establishment of
Japanese settlements.
2. In Korea, Russia insists that Japan's
privileged position should not permit her
to establish control of the ingress and
egress of the Sea of Japan by fortifying
the Straits of Korea.
Concerning these points and the general
status of the negotiations, the following
semi-official statement emanating from
the highest sources, is made:
The question is undergoing alternate pc
RODS of depression and encouragement.
For thr e or four days it was believed
that final agreement was very near at
hand, but yesterday the situation became
little less hopeful
Although this slightly unfavorable turn
continues, 1t is hoped that it will prove
passing cloud for the present situation
warrants neither optimism nor pessimism,
being so evenly balanced that those in
timately conversant with the negotiations
are unable definitely to forsee the final
result
Showing Great Caution.
Concerning Korea. Japan is showing
great caution in accepting Russia's assur-
ance of Japanese paramount authority in
Korea. Therefore. Japan feels that her
safety requires the right, to fortify the
coast OF southeast Korta, particularly Flu
San, the point opposite tn Japanese
Island of Tsnlt "a, but russia is unyIl-
ling to coneede this believing the effect
viii be to make the Sea of Japan closed
sea. As the result of this. Siberia would
be perpetually cut off from the ocean.
The issue appears to be one which af-
fects the interests of the maritime powers
as well as Russia. The latter has rail
outlets from the coast on the Sea Of
Japan, but the other powers are without
such means of communication, and 1t
would seem have an interest in seeing
that the entrance to the sea remains un-
fortified and open.
Concerning Manchuria the chief diff
right to establish Japanese settlements.
Russia does not appear to object to the
full liberty of Japanese coming or going
individually for purposes of trade or
otherwise, but she is unwilling to con-
cede rights permitting Japanese settle
ments in villages similar to the foreign
settlement at Shanghai.
There are still strong hopes that the
parties may find means of adjusting these
.fttfa l.r4k
the main issues remaining open.
May Have Reached Deadlock.
London. January H.-The dispatch to
the Associated Press from Toxic saying
that Japan probably would demand an
early reply from Russia, announcement
of which was first received here today
through that service, was received here
too late for this mornings papers. Up
to late hour last night the Japanese
legation here had received no news of
any change In the situation.
The correspondent at st. Petersburg of
Reuters Telegram agency hears that
negotiations have reached something
like a deadlock, owing to mutual distrust
and the consequent insistence upon guar
antees upon both sides. On the other
hand. the correspondent In st. Petersburg
of the Daily Mail says Russias reply is
likely to be sent today or Thursday.
Dispatches from both Toxic and Pekin
agree that as the result of China's ef-
forts to secure mediation France has
agreed to use her good offices In con-
junction with Great Britain and the Uni
ted States to arrange moduc vivendi
between Russia and Japan.
Further, the French minister at Pelxin
has intimated to Prince Ching his belief
that If such mediation were successful
the three powers In question could as
sist China In coming to an equitable
agreement with Russia regarding Man
churia.
Both the British and American ministers
at Pekin are agreed. however, according
to the dispatch from Pekin, that such
mediation is impossible on account of the
powers concerned having refused media
tion publicly, and they have notified
Prince Ching of their decision.
Early Reply is Desired.
Toxic, January H-The japanese gov
ernment has automatically, intimated to
Baron DeRosen. the Russian minister.
that an early response is desired to Ja-
pans recent note to Russia. IL is calcu-
lated here that the Japanese note reached
the Russian cabinet on the afternoon of
January 10, and it is felt that sufficient
time has elapsed for its consideration and
the preparation of a response.
The Japanese government is conscious
and naval situation and is unwilling to
permit evasions and delays which are
designed to gain time. The future course
of the Japanese government Is a cerefully
guarded secret. The length of time Japan
Is prepared to await the pleasure Of Rus
STA Is unknown 1t seems probable that
1t has been determined to act decisively
within few days
The popular temper has long opposed
further delay. While many objected 70
Japans taking the initiative. a majority
would now welcome the issuance CT
ultimatum. and a declaratio IL
that should prove ineffectiv
Some outside opinion here Ie
belief that the activity of q
will be limited to the seizl l,
which enterprise 1t is tho a
would not oppose. The Jap
ment proceeds with absolute
the people OF Japan are not
ed of the exact nature OF 8
made on Russia.
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