Semi-weekly herald., 1911-02-23

cording to reports the Chinese are
ranking under what is considered un,
| fair clauses In this treaty and often
times have not abided by its condi
tions, declaring that their interpreta,
ton OF the treaty differed from that
taken by the Russians.
The following Instance OF this Is
cited:
Russian traders an not permitted
in Tao Nanfu, and the Russian consul
there was expelled. The Russians
agreed that Tao Nanfu la In Mongolia
in which province. according to their
treaty, they could trade free. The
Chinese replied that the admiuistra-
tive district of Tao Nanfu had been
changed and the town was now with
in the boundaries of China proper.
The Chinese foreign Office recently
| informed the Russian minister that 1t
considered the treaty of 1881 one-sided.
and intended to denounce 1t after Feb
25, that being the termination OF q
decade, the treaty providing that 1t
can be denounced at the end of any
ten years. Thereupon Nj. Korotovitz
presented to China list OF claims, in.
cluding demands for delimitation OF
the frontier in two places where the
office. when pressed by the Russian
minister, replied that 1t would dis
cuss these points at conference over
u new treaty which China would pro
pose. NJ. Korovitz then pointed out
that the claims he had prevented re-
ferred to breaches in the present
treaty which had not yet expired.
The foreign office, however. has not
further communicated with Nj. Koro-
tovitz, who has repeatedly warned it
that the st. Petersburg governments
patience will not last Indefinitely. The
Chinese not being sufficient strong to
cope either with arms or diplomacy
| with Russia, have INDUCED in their
customary procrastinations, no mem
Der of the government desiring to In
cur responsibility for a contest from
which there could be but one issue
Therefore. as the r1a0pt is in sole
authority. the reply t01Russia will be
| his, but framed under the advice OF
the councillors.
| Russia possesses an extensive trade
in all the border provinces which she
| nj
and the denunciation of the treaty will
open the whole question to indefinite
argument. China. however enjoys the
legal right to denounce the treaty
The Russian and Japanese legations
here are regularly in consultation on
the Russo-Chinese situation.
ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. 2l.--The
Novoe Vremya, in discussing today
the announced purpose of Russia to
make military demonstration In III
province in Chinese TurkestAn, de-
scribes the note presented at Peking
by Minister Korotovitz as semi-ulti-
matum, as 1t does not specify the term
within which China must comply with
the demands of st. Petersburg.
The paper adds, however. that II the
Chinese government, fails to act be
fore the lapse of fortnight the semi.
ultimatum will be ampliHed.
When, under the treaty OF 1881. Rus
sia withdrew from the Ill region, II
was In consideration of certain politi-
cal and AIDE concessions in that and
adjoining Chinese possessions. 1t is
now asserted that China has not kept
faith in the matter II the treaty stipu-
lations. Hence the forthcoming re-
turn Of Russian troops to Iii and a
probable occupancy pending new and
more definite understanding between
the two governments.
DENVER, Feb. 21.-A conference Is
members OF the legislature. Speer sue
ceeded in forcing 1t and has hopes
that 1t will end the senatorial dead
lock. The conference was begun d.
rectly after adjournment this after
noon. The vote was about the same
as yesterday. Speer getting rs. Adams
18, Vale (Rep) 13.
NEW YORK. Feb. 21.-Wnpossibil-
tiles Of the motor boat 4 lo>pleasure,
sport and business are comprehensive
ly illustrated at the big exhibition
which opened In Madison Square gar
den today under the auspices OF the
National Association of Engine and
Boat Manufacturers. Every available
foot OF space In the big building Is oc-
cupied with the exhibits OF boats and
accessories. representing the latest
products OF manufactures In all sec
tions OF the country. The boats vary
in type from the little racing craft
designed solely for speed to the large
pleasure boats that are marvels Of ele.
gance ard luxury. The show will con
tinue until Mar. 4.