The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-01-13


WAR DANGER LESS.
Paris, Jan. THE Revue Russ
says that at the moment of going to
press the following was received from
an authoritative source in st. Peters
burg:
ssThe probability of war is decreas-
ing. At the present moment Russia
cannot make a causus belli of tenn
porary landing of Japanese troops at a
Corean port with the object OF main
tanning order.''
Paris, Jan. 7.-Oficial and diplo-
matte circles here claim to be without
information regarding the contents Of
the Russian reply to Japan, but the
tone is distinctly pessimistic, and
there are but slight hopes Of peace
ful exit from the position in which
Russia and Japan find themselves.
The diplomats are making inquiries
as to the attitude Of the Powers in case
of war, that to be adopted by the
United States being regarded as parti-
cularly important. To the Associated
Press the japanese minister said to-
pay; :ygI.o ...:4nao - .,o r,n;+ad s+ates
will mean much. She has negotiated
a treaty with. China for the opening
Of three ports in Manchuria to the
comerce OF the world. These ports
have been occupied by Russia and thus
her treaty rights have been violated.
"Japan is not guided by selfish mo-.
tives, but is acting in the interest OF
all nations. I hope the United States
will clearly understand our position
and will favor us with her support. :"
AN UNEASY FEELING IN RUSSIA.
London, Jan. IA dispatch from
Toxic to Reuters Telegram Company
says that the contents of the Russian
reply are kept secret, but that in the
best informed circles the impression
is that it is unsatisfactory. Baron de
Rosen, the Russian minister to Japan,
and Baron Kamura. Japanese foreign
minister, conferred yesterday at the
Russian legation, where Baron de
Rosen is still indisposed.
An imprtant council was held today,
at which were present he premier, the
foreign minister and the ministers CT
war and marine, together with the
chiefs and assistant chiefs Of the stats
of the army and navy.
The elder statesmen Of japan pro-
badly will hold conference tomorrow.
Stocks, which recovered somewhat
yesterday, fell again today.
The general feeling here is one OF
uneaSiness
POWERS LAND TROOPS IN
.COREA.
London, Jan. S.-The Daily Mails
Toxic correspondent learns that Russia
has made new demands, which it will
be impossible for Japan to entertain.
The correspondent says that all the
Powers are landing troops in Corea,
and that the British blue Jackets land
ed at Chemulpo are expected to 90
to Seoul Immediately.
Constant telegrams are passing be-
tween NJ. Pavloff, the Russian minis
ter 20 Corea; Baron de Rosen, the
Russian minister to Japan, and Vice
roy Alexief.
RUSSIA'S BLACK SEA FLEET.
Paris, Jan. IA dispatch to the
Patrie, from Constantinople, says
Russia is negotiating with Turkey to
permit her Black Sea feet, said tc
consist of seventy-six ships, to pass
through the Straits of the Dardanelles.
THE RUSSIAN REPLY IN TOXIC.
Toxic, Jan. 1.-THE Government is
silent concerning the terms of the
Russian rejoinder.
A high authority here, however, says
that the reply is unsatigafctory tc
Japan, especially il its features bear
ing upon the question Of Corea- He
says that the Russian Government in
its communication expresses a desire
for peaceful settlem ant Of the mat.
ters in dispute. Japan has taken the
| reply under consideration, and if con-
| yinced that Russia's protestations are
honest and that there is chance fol
| peace, she will continue the negotia-
tions. At the same time the ministry
is unqualifedly opposed to long
delay. It is becoming apparent that
Japan would resent any Intervention
upon the part of any of the outside
Powers in the extremity of the crisis.
1t is thought possible here that tine
United States might intervene. Such
intervention, the Japanese say. would
be unjust and only create delay, which
would be advantageous to Russia.
LATER REPORT.
Toxic, Jan. s.-The attitude of
Japan towards the response of Russia
is still underlined. Premier Kasura,
the minister Of foreign affairs, the
minister of war, the minister of finance
and the minister of naval affairs had
council yesterday afternoon. 1t was
decided that the cabinet confer with
the older statesmen before deciding
on a course OF procedure. It is
manifest that Russia's proposals are
unsatisfactory. 1t is believed that
Russia will make concessions in one
direction and impose new conditions
in another. The japanese nation is
deeply stirred. Public sentiment
favors the abandonment of negotia-
tions, believing them to be useless,
and urges resort to arms.