THE TROUBLE BETWEEN RUSSIA AND JAPAN.
A SERIOUS DIFFICULTY. PUB PRESS ASSOCIATION. Iteceived 31, 11.30 p.m. Hongkong, May 31. China has forbidden Russian troops to pass the Taku forts. The foreign marines and bluejackets have been landed in readinees to proceed to Pekin. The Chinese troops stoned journalists entering Ptkin. Many of the troops are joining the rebels. A SERIOUS OUTLOOK. WAR CONSIDERED INEVITABLE. JAPAN QUHE PREPARED. (Received 1, 1.30 am.)
Sydney, May 31. The Japanese Consul considers the outlook in Corea serious, and says that Japan is ready for war, and will not allow Russia to push her too far. He tinted that the Japanese opinion is tbat England will help her if attacked. Brisbane, May 31. The officers of the Japanese mail steamer detlare that the position is vory strained, and that war is inevitable unless Russia easts the situation with regard to Corea. Melbourne, May 31. The Japanese Consul says that Japan does not desire war, but that if Russia's arbitrary action forces her she will fight to the bitter end. Japan could, in a short time, pour half-a-aiillion troops into Corea.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXXXII, Issue 100, 1 June 1900, Page 3
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