RUSSIA AND MANCHURIA

Otago Daily Times, Issue 12648, 28 April 1903, Page 5

RUSSIA AND MANCHURIA

THE ATTITUDE OF JAPAN. AMERICA INSISTS ON THE OPENDOOR POLICY. Press Association-By Telegraph—Copyright, LONDON, April 26. (Received April 27, at 12.45 p.m.) Great Britain and Japan have advised Prince Ching to insist on the restoration of Manchuria, and not to agree to Russia's demands. The Washington authorities are acting alone in the matter. If Manchuria is lost in the attempt to procure a binding promise,, the Powers will not be deprived of the right to exploit the country commercially. April 27. . (Received April 27, at 11.26 p.m.) . The Chinese declare that Prince Cliiug returned the Russiau demands with regard to Manchuria immediately, refusing to consider them. Although the .Japanese newspapers unanimously call upon, the Powers to show a firm front, it is believed that Japan's resistance will not go the length of war. WASHINGTON, April 27. (Received April 27, at 11.26 p.m.) Count Cassini (Russian Ambassador at Washington) informed Mr Hay that although Russia was unable to agree that free ports at Mukden and Takushan should be included in the AmericanChinese treaty, yet Russia would be prepared to conclude a special treaty with the United State.? after China had accepted Russia's demands. Mr Hay replied that the open door must be observed, and that America was unable to see how this would be possible if Russia's demands were granted.