New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-07
A JAPANESE ULTIMATUM.
York on Manchuridn Railzoay to
Begin TO-dau.

Toxic. Aug. Japan ofhcially informed the
powers to-day Of her intention to proceed I'M
mediately with the reconstructing and improving
OF the An-Tung & Moukden Railroad without the
consent Of China. diplomatic negotiations having
failed TO overcome Chinese opposition.
The note outlines the entire course Of negotia-
lions relative to the improvement OF the railroad
up TO the present II declares that throughout the
discussions China has had recourse TO her well
known policy of obstruction and procrastination.
has evaded the just and reasonable demands of
Japan and raised collateral questions regarding po
lice authority and other matters. thus delaying
settlement.
China's reply Of June "a is mentioned. and the
note declares that Japans rights under the treaty
OF 1905 were dsregarded and the provision OF the
treaty wholly nullihed thereby.
II is charged that China raised immateriaI issues
and declared in her reply that the work of Inn
provement the An-Tung and Moukden railroad
must be confined 10 the existing track. and that
the broadening of the gauge cannot be permitted"
The communication adds that since June "a. when
the reply received, japan has endeavored to
induce China reconsider her decision and recede
from her untenable position but that the Chinese
government has maintained unyieding and un-
compromising attitude.
| The final paragraph OF the note contains Japan's
ultmatunl. as follows:
I'm this situation the imperial government is
now compelled TO take independent action and to
proceed 70 carry out the necessary work OF recon
struction and Improvement. according to treaty
| rights"
The business element in this country. fearing
repetition the boycott by China OF Japan
goods. Is inclined urge delay. It Is believed
| however. that IL such boycott should be started
as result OF the present complications. II will be
| made the ground for immediate representations to
| Picking. demanding that the Chinese government
| interfere behalf OF fair trade.
| II is said on good authority that Japan intends
10 make the FIRST move toward reconstruction OF
| the An-tunE -Moukden line tomorrow. The period
/ given TO China in which return a satisfactory
| answer 20 rokio's representations viii expire on
August s
Several hundred Chinese soldiers are said 20 have
stationed along the route, but japan does not
expect any physical opposition after the work be-
gins. although further complications are regarded
| quite possible"
II is said that the War Department OF Japan
/ has prepared for every emergency and Is deter
mined 70 build the road regardless OF opposition
| Peking. Aug 6-The negotiations between China
and Japan for the reconstruction BY Japan OF the
An-Tung & Moukden Railway IN accordance with
the convention signed several years ago by Prince
Ching then Chinese Minister OF Foreign Affairs.
and Baron Komura. the japanese Foreign 5ecre-
contracting parties arising from the Interpretation
OF clauses in tha convention, providing for the
policing OF the line. etc.
Japan has formally intimated 20 China her In
tentIon TO proceed with the reconstruction OF the
line within a time limit which japan considers
| reasonable regardless OF China's objection.
The entire railroad question. therefore. will be
| transferred from Moukden TO Picking and be made
| part OF the whole Chinese-Japanese question con-
corning Manchuria. the negotiations for which were
| concluded on July n.