Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-07
NOTICE TO MANCHURIA
PROCLAMATION ISSUED By ALEX
Jeff, RUSSIAN vIcERoY.
Inhabitants Enjoined Not to Aid the
Japanese, but Show hood
Feeling to Russians.

United States Minister Conger, at Peking,
has forwarded to the State Department a
copy of the following proclamation issued
by Viceroy Alexieff in regard to the Russo
Japanese war: .
Whereas, Russia and Japan are at war,
I give notice that the following six regu-
lations must be uniformly observed by the
soldiers, merchants. gentry and peasantry
of the 'thrse eastern provinces
Il. While relations between Russia and
Japan were still being amicably discussed,
to our astonishment. they tthe Japanese)
We're cherishing the evil purpose of treach-
erously surprising the Russian fleet by an
attack, and in this high-handed way coerc-
ing us. 1t was impossible for us to sit
still under such circumstances, and we can
not but take a firm stand and appeal 10
arms to protect our rights and to prevent
the invasion of Chinese territory and,
through that. the violation of Russian soil.
"2. AT present Russian and Chinese in
terests are intertwined like a cart, and its
prop mutually dependent, and 1t is our
duty, if the enemy should invade the bor-
ders. to join together in restricting and at
lacking him. But, according to a dispatch
from the Chinese government. 1t desires to
keep it's hands in its sleeves and maintain
an attitude of neutrality. On this account
l must urge upon all the officials of Man
churia that they must not only not hinder,
but ought to the utmost of their ability to
assist the Russian army to purchase locally
whatever supplies of grain and forage they
may need upon the march. in camp or when
doing garrison duty.
Notification to Inhabitants.
"3. The inhabitants of the three eastern
provinces no matter whether scholars, far
mers. mechanics or merchants, must each
pursue his own calling. Should Russian
troops arrive in your neighborhood, you
should meet with mutual sincerity and good
feeling. Russian troops will not only be al
lowed not to Cypress but on the contrary
will furnish extra protection.
"a. The law-abiding people are responsible
for the Chinese Eastern railway, telegraph
and telephone wires in their districts, and
must exert themselves to give protection.
AS to the local officers concerned, together
with the gentry and village elders, they
must all with united purpose take such
measures as will secure them railway, etc.)
against injury. This will be greatly appre-
ciated. Should any one plan to injure them,
not only will the persons who plot such
crime be severely punished. but you also,
the officials and people of the vicinity, who
sit by and see the injury planned, will be
held responsible.
War on the Bandits.
IS. The Bearded Bandits (Red Beards)
are the greatest evil of Manchuria. The
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to destroy them, so as to protect the law
abiding people. You must not fear to re-
port them; each ought in every way to give
assistance, pointing out the forests where
they assemble. the places at which they
rendezvous, that we may earnestly hope to
clear out their haunts and dens. and ex-
terminate their bands. Should any one har-
Dor these gangs Of bandits, or knowing
their trail conspire with them not to reveal
it, his guilt shall be regarded as identical
with that Of the bandits.
20. 1t is my earnest desire that you, the
people of Manchuria. and the Russian
troops associte together with mutual good
feeling. Should any of the Chinese officials
or people look upon the Russian troops with
enmity, the Russian government will sure
ly take measures to eterminate such per-
sons; on no account will any leniency be
shown them. Should such a time come, the
Russian government will adopt such meas
ures as may be necessary to protect its in
terests.
"A general notification. To be posted on
all ~thoroughfares.
Russian Calendar, February 3. 1904"