Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-02-12
JAPS INVADE KOREA
Diplomatic Relations Between
Russia and Japan Severed.
Cable Connecting Korea and Japan
Has Been Cut-Large Body of Co.'S
sacks are in Vicinity of Yalu
River TO Protect Port
Arthur Railroad.

the fear was general here on Satur-
day that the presentation of the Rus
sian note to Japan might be followed
by an act on the part of the Japan
ese government which would plunge
the two countries into war, the
startling action of Japan in severing
diplomatic relati with Russia be-
fore the actual delivery of the Rus
sian note, came like n bolt from
clear sky. 1t was believed that the
receipt of the note might have un-
masked an ultimatum. but that Japan
should sever diplomatic relations, n
step little short of declaration of
war; was almost like blow in the
face under the present circumstances,
and it is resented here accordingly.
The authorities believe this action
places Japan distinctly in the wrong
before the world, and moreover, after
such piece of impudence," as it is
denominated here, makes easy an APP
peal to the patriotism of the Russian
people.
Upon the disclosure of Japan's po-
sition the Russian authorities met the
situation with great promptness. In
structions recalling Baron De Rosen
were forthwith telegraphed, and he
was directed to leave Toxic immedi-
ately. Count Lamsdorff's official cir
cular to the Russian representatives
abroad, instructing them to inform
the governments of the countries to
which they were accredited of
Japan's action, was then prepared.
When Count Lamsdorff informed NJ.
Kurino on Thursday night that the
response had gone to Niceroy Alex
Jeff, he did not give him copy of IL,
but it is understood that he made
known, in general way, the Russian
position. Russia, while making con-
cessions. declined to yield on the four
following points:
First, Japan's right to ask for a
treaty covering the sovereignty of
Manchuria. Second, she insisted upon
mutual recognition of the indepen-
dence of Korea. Third, that there
should be no fortification of South
ern Korea which might threaten Rus
sian communication with Port Ar
thur and Nladivostock. Fourth, she
declined to meet Japan's wishes with
regard to a neutral zone on both
sides of the Yalu river.
London, Feb. 9.-The Che Foo cor
respondent of the Daily Mail cables
that 60 Japanese transports are land
ing troops at various ports in Korea,
from Masampho and Fusan on the
south to Kunsan, Mokpho and
| Chemulpo on the west.
Seoul is to be occupied, and the
landing is being covered by the tor
pedo division. The main body of the
Japanese fleet, the correspondent
concludes, will sail in the direction of
Port Arthur.
In a dispatch dated Nagasaki, Feb
ruary and which was delayed by the
censor, a correspondent of the Daily
Telegraph asserts that Russia de-
liberately precipitated the crisis by
secretly dispatching a few days ago
from Port Arthur transports loaded
with full division of troops and
escorted by fleet and landing them
near the Yalu river, thus occupying
northern Korea.
japanese patience became exhaust
ed, and yesterday Japan moved her
ships and took unresisted possession
of certain merchant vessels, includ-
ing the Shilka and Manchuria, the
correspondent continues. 1.-TWO
other Russian vessels were seized
and escorted to Sasebo, Japan"
The Paris correspondent of the
Daily Mail says that France has
agreed with other powers to land
troops in China directly hostilities
begin, in order to insure the neutral
ity of the Middle Kingdom.
Berlin, Feb. "a dispatch received
here from Port Arthur says news has
been received there that Japanese
troops have landed at Masampho
The dispatch says further that the
Russian warships at Port Arthur fre.
quently put to sea and that the in.
habitants of Seoul are uneasily ex.
peeting the arrival of the japanese
troops.
Paris, Feb. 9.-The French foreign
office was advised Monday afternoon
that the Japanese have cut the cable
connecting Japan and Korea. The
| object of this action is believed to be
to prevent news of the operations o1
the japanese reaching the Russians
1t is learned that among the
troops sent by Russia to the vicinity
of the Yalu river are $4,000 Cossacks
whose province it is to destroy tn,
communications of any Japanas'
army landing along the coast or try
ing to strike the Port Arthur rail
road. The French military expert
consider this a good tactical move
for the reason that the Japanes
have only a small cavalry force, in
sufficient to cope with that of tn
Russians.
Washington, Feb. 9.-Tentative or
ders have been prepared sending tn
cruiser squadron of the Asiatic flee
northward from Subig Bay to tn
vicinity of Port Arthur to observ
the Japanese-Russian naval opera
tions and to be at hand to protec
American interests wherever the
may be menaced in the war stricke
district.
Henry w. oliver Dies.
Pittsburg, Feb. 9.-Henry w. Olive
the millionaire steel magnate, die