THE EASTERN QUESTION.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXXXV, Issue 175, 27 July 1903, Page 2

THE EASTERN QUESTION.

RUSSIA AND JAPAN.

WARLIKE PREPARATIONS. FORTIFYING THE RAILWAY. Per Press Association. -"-"" "~ Washikoton, July 24.

It is reported that Mr Hay is endeavouring to avert a conflict between Russia acdJipan.

Received 26,4 47 p.m.

Pjekin, July 25,

Advices from Nieuchang states the trains are crowded with troops, ammunition, guns, and food stuff*, hurrying towards Dilny and Port Arthur. The southern section of the railway is being extensively fortified and lined with troops. Enormous shipments of eoal are being landed at Port Arthur, and in* mense activity in drilling and gun practice prevails in the Russian fleet.

AMERICA VIGILANT.

RUSSIA OS THE DEFENSIVE.

JAPAN'S POSITION.

Received 26, 4.57 p.m. London, July 25.

The Times' New York correspondent says that the attitude of the United Stages is one of vigilance toward! Russia, and friendliness to Japan, Washington authorities are hopeful cf peice. New Yoke, July 25. American newepip' rs consider as significant Lord Ofanbotne's suggestion that England urght come to some agreement if Russia would say what she wanted.

St. Petefsboho, July 25. The feeling here is that Russia will not command war, and that Japan is not lik'dy to attack, since England will not support Japan if she is the ag« grtssor.