Diplomatic Break with Russia Deepens Amid War Fears
ORIO reports on February 7 that Japan and Russia have broken off relations. Baron de Rosen, the Russian minister, is preparing to depart in a few days as the Russian legation awaits a government communication. News of troop dispatches to Seoul comes without further official word, while the populace remains calm and awaiting a potential clash.
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Jap diplomat Kurino likely to quit Russia from St Petersburg
St. Petersburg reports suggest Japanese minister Kurino is arranging to vacate the legation building with a possible car being readied at Warsaw Station for travel to Germany. He has led Japan's talks with Count Lamsdorff, earning praise for tact and ability amid Far East crisis.
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Russia and Japan near war as funds limit efforts
Washington reports say officials fear a clash if diplomacy fails as Russia struggles to finance a long war. Tokyo notes strong exasperation over delayed Russian reply while Japanese minister Takehira hopes for safe passage amid signs of possible siege in Vladivostok.
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Russia Japan talks reach tense final stage in Tokio
In a dispatch from Tokio, indications show Russia’s reply to Japan’s demands may fail to meet Japan’s expectations. The scene shifts to St Petersburg as diplomats brace for possible arbitration or harsher measures. Officials warn the crisis could push toward war, with Russia confident in winter endurance and Japan holding firm on concessions.
Russo Japanese War May Involve World War Fears
London in February faces rising war anxiety as Far East tensions surge. Reports say a Russo Japanese conflict could trigger a Balkan flare and a wider European crisis, dampening markets with stock declines before brief rallies.
War risks rise as Japan and Russia drift toward rupture
Reports from Verkhne-Variet and Windivostock indicate high tension as diplomatic efforts falter and preparations to repel a possible Japanese strike increase. Russian authorities warn of blocking responses while Japanese officials urge evacuations. British and American cables note code restrictions and cautious posturing amid looming conflict.
Koreans Attack Russian Troops Sparks Seoul Clashes
In Seoul on February 6 Russian soldiers seized a woman triggering a crowd clash with Korean gendarmes who overpowered the Russians. A Korean insurrection near Seoul north of the city also saw the prefect's house destroyed by rioters. Berlin observers expect Japan to avoid war while war seems likely if Russia rejects Japanese terms. Baron Hayashi cautions that war may be inevitable if essential clauses are not accepted.
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