The Far East.

Manawatu Herald, 5 January 1904, Page 2

The Far East.

STRAINED POSITION OF AFFAIRS. Japan’s naval and military mobilisation is interpreted on the Continent as a prelude to the jssue of an ultimatum if Russia rejects her minimum demands. The Russian cruisers Koyan and Ekaterinosloff have been recalled to Russia the naval authorities fearing the possibility of their capture. The Times confirms Japan’s purchase of two Argentine cruisers now building in Italy for a million and a half. The contract provides that the vessels must be ready for sea in January. JAPANESE TROOPS TO EMBARK FOR KOREA. The authorities of the Kinshu railway, Japan, have been ordered to transport, five thousand troops to A at?,iraki to embark for Korea. Japan is equipping three fast merilo steamers as armed cruisers. The Chin, se Imperial railway has withdrawn its rolling stock from the

north. In the event oHrouble asqs Britain to take over the linerl^^B M. Pavloff, Russian Minister !■ Korea, is straining every nerve induce Korea to lease Chinhai as Russian naval stations. RUSSIA HASTENING TROOP® TO MANCHURIA. ■ JAPAN MEANS BUSINESS. V The Admiralty deny an to send the Formidable, and Irresistible and a cruiser the Mediterranean to China, Portsmouth has prepared vessels replace any hurriedly from the Mediterranean to the Russia has requisitioned the way Companies’ trucks and motives to convey heavy meats to Manchuria. Italy is anxious for the removal of the new Japanese in order to avoid complications Russia. The cruisers are the Morona and Rivadavia. The Czar has granted Admiral Alexieff a special flag, also a salute of twelve guns. i The Japanese Legation say they ■ are able to land an army corps at Fusan within 24 hours. STRENGTHENING THE 3APA. NESE ARMY. Twelve highly paid Glasgow marine engineers are starting for Yokohama, to strengthen the Japa- j neso navy.