China and the Powers.
JAPANESE VIEWS ABOUT MAN- . CHURIA. United Press Association. — By Electric Telegraph. — Copyright. Tokio, October 25. — The Japanese press are unanimous In declaring that Manchuria cannot be allowed to become a Russian v possession. They regard the promised withdrawal as iilusory, and protest that the southern viceroys represent Chinese opinion in regard to Russia. Japan is negotiating with Prince Ching and Li Huug Chang for a concession adjoining the British and French at Shanghai. Received October 26, 1.6 a.m. London, October 25.— The Standard's Shanghai correspondent states that it is reported Yungli has in-* formed Li Hung Chang that- the Dowager-Empress strongly, desires , the friendship of Russ-ia, who promised to prevent aggression, and protect her at Peking. He added that the Manchurian treaty must be promptly concluded, the Dowager relying on Yungli for support against the opposition of the southern viceroys. Received October 26, 9.20 a.m. Shanghai, October 25-— The Emperor, replying to protests of southern viceroys, asks them what means they would suggest to oppose Russia, and whftt prospect there was of British and Japanese effective support. He enjoins them to display statesmanlike caution in the interests of the dynasty."
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Taranaki Herald, Volume XLIX, Issue 11802, 26 October 1901, Page 2
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