RUSSIA'S GARD.

Gisborne Times, Volume IX, Issue 887, 11 May 1903, Page 2

R USSIA'S GARD.

RE-OCCUPATION OF NIEUCIfWANG. RUSSIA i’KERARED ALL ALONG THE LINE. Oi l IK READY TO FIGHT FOR MANCHURIA. FEINTING WHILE WAIVING FOR SQUADRON.

mil OTHER NATIONS FOOLED. INTIMATION TO 'FI IE WORLD. By Telegraph—Press Association — Copyright. LONDON, May S. Renter’s Pekin correspondent states that a large force of Russians lias re-occupied Nieuclnvang, and garrisoned the. forts at the mouth of the Lias river. Received 1.3(1 p.m., May UP u LONDON, May !U

China bad latterly apparently been willing, in connection with Americas and .Japan’s projected commercial treaties to open Mukden and 'laiungan to foreign trade, Imt Kus u s coup at Niueliwang imperils the above treaties. Air Hay considering America directly jnieresred, and learning officially of aii increase of tlie garrison at Niucliwang, asked President Roosevelt to authorise joint action of America, Great Britain, and .Japan to compel evacuation of. Manchuria without commit uug America to a formal alliance. Tin; re-oceiipation of Niueliwang is

interpreted at Washington as an attempt to secure a monopoly of the sea entries to Manchuria, and is interpreted at Pekin as a tepiv to China’s rejection of the conditions of evacuation, also as an intimation 1° the world of Russia’s; readiness to light, to maintain possession of Manelm lia.

The temporary withdrawal was merely a feint, awaiting tiie appionch of the Russian squadron.

Russia inis established a Consulate at Mukden.

Diplomatists at Pekin were astonished to learn on Thursday, although there is plenty available laud at Niuciiwang, that Russians had taken a large tract across the. river com-

manding the terminus of the Hhanhaikwan railway, ostensibly lor the purposes of a drill ground.

Russian troops at Nittciitviuig recently went to Port Arthur, and stations along the railway line. A pmLiou of them have now relumed, bringing Several large guns. Others have been ordered to rooccupy Tieiienwanglai. Russians are. const met mg forts on tiie bi 1 Is between Tiauguiig and Vain.. They have accumulated stores of coal provisions and war materials, and have, bought, many horses. There are indications of increased forces at Manchuria. There arc now fourteen thousand between the mouth

of the 'J’iao river and Port Arthur. Dr Morrison, the Times correspondent, asserts that China has instnu;-

ted tin: 'Treaty Commissioners not to discuss with America the opening of new treaty ports, because Russia forbid:;, hut China (ells tlie American and oilier Ministers that it. was

never’ intended lit open new porl.s. The Daily Telegraph, commenting on Mr Hay’s policy of joint pacific pressure, declares lliat the Jailer considers tlie mobilisation of tlie Japanese fleet as sufficient warrant lor a defensive attitude at Niueliwang.;

Mr flay docs not share that view. The New York Times say:; that Russia gives America a fair opportunity of under-writing the Anglo-

•Japanese alliance.Renter’s Yokohama correspondent states that, there are persistent reports Hint, Russian detachments entered Corea, ostensibly; to protect lumber concessionaires. A large Russian force, is approaching VYiku. The Corcaw Government is protesting against Dir; invasion/

DIX’S GAIETY COMPANY

THEATRE ROYAL, WEDNESDAY EVENING. We have no doubt that a crowded house will greet Mr Dix’s Gaiety Company at their opening performance on Wcdnesaay evening. Tho company, which is a particularly strong one, has been drawing splendid business right through the colony. Arnoldi, tho English juggler, in his wonderful feats of equilibrium, is said to defy all the laws of gravitation. In fact, most of the papers through the colony state that his performance is more attractive and wonderful than Cinquevalli’s. Another strong turn is that of the Sisters Gallardi. These artistes were engaged in London by Mr Harry Richards, and have proved a tremendous success right through Australasia. Tho Shenvins from tho principM London Music Halls, will introduce their special act, “ The Mad Musician.” The other members of tho Company include Miss Emmie Smith, soprano and coon balladist ; little Vera Kearns, the pocket comeuiene ; Miss Ida Rosslyn, Mr John Kearns, Mr Chas. Howard, and Mr Alf. Barrie. The box-plan is now open at Miller's Corner, and intending patrons are advised .0 book to avoid disappointment.

MASTEHTO3 HEWS

BALL CARTRIDGES. Per Press Association; Mastc-rtoD, last night. During au encampment of the Musterton Rifles cadets on the show grounds complaints were male by residents in tbo vicinity that firing with ball cartridges had taken place. Cap;. Morton, called upon by the A. and P. Committee, pointed out that they held the Morris tube competition ammunition, being Gaudet’s '303 practice ammunition, which is used at a range of 23 yards, and is completely harmless at 80, aad is in use in most drill halls and in many private residences in the colony. Tbo committee, however, decided to prohibit ball practice of any kind in future.

MASTER-TON SHOW. Statements having been published that the A. and P. Association had practically decided to change the time of holding tho show from autumn, at Saturday’s meeting the President gave the reports an emphatic denial.