The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-16
CHINESE WAITING FOR HIM
Crossing Border Would Be
 Violation of Neutrality.
St. Petersburg Does Not Attempt to Conceal Its Anxiety and Is Look ing to the Powers for Aid
 in the Extremity.

St. Petersburg, May 15.--In view Of the official. dispatches regarding the hostile attitude of the Chinese within and without the Russian sphere of in- fiuence. the authorities here do not con- ceal their apprehension as to the out look, especially in the north of the empire, for they purpose to call the att tention of the Celestial government to the impending uprising in Tapadziatsi in order that oppressive measures may be instantly taken.
 It is known and appreciated here that all the powers have made strong representations to Pekin in the inter est of the preservation of the tranquil ity of the empire. put it is stated that Major General Plugs dispatch of May 14 shows the necessity of in the near future. pressing the celestial govern ment. and the advisability of acting with a firm hand.
 The Boxer Revolt.
 The authorities here do not forget that the Boxer revolution which spread from Shang Tung and would have in- volved the entire empire had it not been for the firmness of the southern viceroys.
 The military authorities in St. Pe- tersburg claim to have information of a sensational nature to the effect that
 
 operate with the Japanese operations against the Russians. The Japanese propose. 1t is stated. to drive General Kuropatkin's forces into Mongolia, which would place the Russians in the position of invaders of neutral terri tory and enable reprisaIs by General Mas infantry. which, 1t is asserted, Is kept In that region for that special ob. ject, thus clever1y avoiding the slight a@t fraf rf oAvv1 as4ff NF fka svSa China by Japan, and the Chinese troops, by not crossing the Manchurian frontier. could not be charged with a violation of the pledges Tn respect to nen-fnterference in military operations in Manchuria.
 To Force Him Into Mongolia.
 The opinion of an eminent strategist given to the Associated Press is that the Japanese intend to attack not only Liao Yang. but all along the line in an effort to drive General Kuropatkin into Mongolia, where the Chinese are waiting for him.
 Knowing these conditions, General Europa tkin. he said. would not be like ly to make a serious resistance at Kai Ping or Hai Cheng. but would with draw to the north. This would enable the Japanese to march on New Chwang with little hindrance and their unop- posed use of that point as a base from which men and supplies could be sent north without any violation of the neutral zone west of Liao river.
 The German foreign office has been Informed. according to assurances giv- en the Berlin correspondent of The Novoe Vremya, that China will not venture to infringe the neutrality, as. owing to the distinct intimation from all the powers, the dynasty would be ieopardized by such infringement.
 It is believed that Japan would be embarrassed by the open assistance of China, since Europe would hold Ja- pan responsible for the consequences
 The correspondent asserts that the German foreign office inspired the Uni ted States to propose the neutraliza- tion of China.