Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-02-13

pldity. The Russian note was already
IA the hands OF Baron de ROsen, Rus
sian minister at Toxic, for delivery To
Baron komura, the japanese foreign
minister, when, at 4 O'Clock yesterday.
M. kurino, the japanese minister
here, presented himself at the foreign
office and informed Foreign Minister
Lamsdorf that his government, III
view of the delays in connection with
the Russian answer and the futility
hitherto of the negotiations considered
1t useless to continue diplomatic re-
lations, and would take such steps as
II deemed proper for the protection OF
Japan's interests. In obedience 20 In.
structions, therefore, he asked for his
passports. Exactly what else passed
at this interview is not known. ex-
cept that Count Lamsdorff expressed
surprise ana regret at this hasty re.
solve of the mikado's government NJ
hurino received his passports, and
after consulting with Sir c. S. Scott,
the British ambassador here, he re.
turned 10 his legation, where the pre-.
parations for mis- departure had al
ready begun. Another version OF the
situation at the time that NJ. Kurino
notified Count Lamsdorff of the course
MS government had elected to pur
sue is that the Russian reply was not
in the possession of Baron de Rosen
but in the telegraph Office here, await
ing transmission, and that it was with
drawn before being dispatched.
Russia Shows Haste Also.
Upon the disclosure of Japan's pc
sitiOn, the Russian authorities me,
the situation with great promptness
instructions recalling Baron de Roser
were forthwith telegraphed, and h'
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 t.
which they were accredited with jap
ans action was then prepared. Thi
circular was printed in the Of1cia
Messenger at o'clock this morning
| With war imminent. orders hav,
been given for rigid censorship ovel
all information relating to naval anC
military movements. Preparation
were also made for the cars journe!
to the ancient capital, Moscow, where
he goes, in accordance with the tradi
tional custom of his forefathers. to in
woke the divine guidance. While the
imperial train is passing, Moscow
troops will lire every foot of the way
London, Feb. ,9.-The japanese gov
eminent has issued a statement ex
plainng it's attitude which might bt
easily classed as a declaration of war
1t reviews the japanese demands fol-
guarantee of Korea s independence, the
delays in replying by Russia and hel
continued military and naval activity
1t says the latter caused a doubt as t.
any hope of a peaceful solution of the
by Japan this act of self defense. She
has therefor ordered Kurino to leave
ST. Petersburg ard reserve tho right to
defend her menaced interse 8.
Paris, Feb. 8.-The japanese have
cut the cable between Japan and Korea,
according to advices received this even
ing by the French foreign Office. The
supposed object is to prevent news of
the operations of the Japanse reaching
the Russians.
Paris, Feb. Git is announced that
the United States embassy will protect
Japanese interests in st. Petersburg.
London, Feb. 9.-The British foreign
Office is receiving a constant stream of
cablegrams. The British navy is pre-
pairing for mobilization on a moment IS
notice.