Russia and China.
Britain and Japan have advised Prince Ching to insist on the restoration of Manchuria) arid not to agree to Russia*! demand! If Manchuria is lost in the attempt to procure a binding promise, the Powers will not be deprived of their right to exploit the country commercially! A REPLY PROM WASHING- . TON.'"' Chinese officials state that Prince Ching returned the Russian demands in regard to Manchuria immediately he received them, refusing to consider the communication. Although the Japanese newspapers unanimously call upon the Powers to show a firm front, it is believed that Japan’s resistance will not go to the length of war. Count Cassini, the Russian Ambassador to the United States, informed Colonel Hay, Secretary of State, that although Russia was unable to agree that the free ports of Mkudeu and Takushan should be included ia an American-Chinese treaty, yet she would be prepared to conclude a special treaty with the United States after China had accepted Russia’s demands. Colonel Hay replied that an open door must be preserved, and that America was unable to see how this was possible if Russia’s demands were granted.
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Manawatu Herald, 30 April 1903, Page 2
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189Russia and China. Manawatu Herald, 30 April 1903, Page 2
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