The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-02-05
RESTS WITH
THE MIKADO
The Gar Will Not Open
HOStiIitieS.
UP TO THE JAPS NOW
Diplomacy Is at an End unless
Japan Recedes from
Her Demands.
UP TO THE JAPS NOW

Port Ar hur Feb 5: The Russian
warships have returned here af er
reconnoltering on-which they found the
japanese war-hips plenty and vide
awake in all directions
ST. PETEBSbU.U, Feb. .. - The
Russian response to the latest Japa.
nese note was sent to the Japanese
government at Tokyo last night after
having received assent at the hands OF
the ear.
1t is understood that when Foreign
Minister LamsIorn presented his views
to his majesty ne expected an immeu-
ate decision, but the ear informed
Count Lamsdorlf that he would take
the matter under very deliberate con
sideratioq.
1t is thought that the czar consulted
with Niceroy AleXeief by Wire, thus
avoiding delays after the decision was
drafted. as in the cases of the previous
notes. Hitherto the cars instructions
drafted here We're sent to the yiceroy.
who had the privilege OF communicate
ing his objections before forwarding
them to Baron de Rosen, the Russian
minister at Tokyo.
The feeling in the higher circles con-
tinues TO be that Russia has offered
substantial concessions but that she
has not met Japan's wishes regarding
Manchura or agreed to Japanese for
tihcations in southern Korea.
1t is intimated in certain unofficial
quarters that If Japan should offer
cOu. = proposal that Russia guaran-
tee Cnina's Manchurian treaties, ire
spectiye of the ultimate sovereignty
of the province, there might be
chance of reaching such compromise.
1t is argued that this settlement
would safeguard the existing CONNER
cial interests of all the powers in Man
churla, and it is contended that If ia
pan demands more in the last resort
this would betray to the world her III
terror ambitions on the continent Of
Asia, which would be inimical to the
interests of not only RUSSIA, but Of the
very powers which now sympathize
with Japan.
Much anxiety and doubt prevail here
with regard to the future. but one
thing is certain-Russ win not de-
clare war, nor will she initiate hostile
action II the negotiations break down.
Russia will remain quiescent until at
tackled
The Novoe Vremya Of St Petersburg
says America is the real foe screened
behind Japan. The British, the paper
continues, have assumed the task Of
betraying Europe by trucking to the
United States, and speeches ut the re-
cent banquet of the Pilgrims society
are cited as examples of British ser
Witty. In conclusion, the Novoe
Vremya says:
"When Great Britain has quite gone
over to the United States the rest of
Europe will realize the urgency Of
united action against America"
A telegram received here from Port
Arthur says there is no announcement
there of the mobilization or the calling
out of the reserves, but that every
thing is in readiness and that there are
almost half a million troops in Man
churia The message adds that the
mobilization of the Japanese forces
has not produced a deep impression
in Port Arthur.
The figures given for the Russian
troops in Manchurla are considered
here to be exaggerated by at least one
half, but it is understood that 10000
Russian soldiers are on their way or
under orders for the far east.
Nothing is known here officially re-
garding the reported departure of the
Russian fleet from Port Arthur. The
report is attributed to the fact that
possibly few of the ships have gone
on short cruise.
1t is reported here that several thou
sand Russian troops will reach Korea
today from Port Arthur if not stopped
by the Japapese fleet Several war
ships accompany the transports, and
it is believed thHt their destination is
Seoul. The troops viii land at or near
ChemulpO
The troops go to Seoul by request Of
the Korean government, and they are
probably forced in this action by re-
port that Japan hns 5000 troops al
ready there in disguise