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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1904
Page
17
CKO reports that Japan and Russia have broken off diplomatic relations. Baron de Rosen the Russian minister is preparing to depart within days as dispatches show troops sent to Seoul. The public remains calm while awaiting any formal communication amid rising war tensions.
St Petersburg February 6 The Japanese minister M Kuring plans to leave St Petersburg and vacate the legation building. Under the lease terms the property may be given up. It is reported he has ordered a special car to be ready at Warsaw station for departure.
Reports from Washington describe Russia and Japan struggling to fund possible conflict. Diplomats note both sides seek loans and mobilize finance as negotiations stall. Tokyo reports strong impatience over Russian delays while warns of looming war unless concessions appear.
Reports from London and St Petersburg indicate Russia’s reply to Japan’s demands is unlikely to satisfy Tokyo. Diplomatic exchange grows tense as Russia waits for Japan’s response and fears a break in negotiations may lead to harsher methods or war, with interior Russia preparing for possible mobilization if hostilities begin.
London reports Feb 6 1905 a likely Russo Japanese conflict may widen into a European war as tensions rise in the Far East. Markets react with declines on the stock exchange and relief spreads in Tokyo asDispatches say negotiations have eased some doubts.
Reports from Viadivostok and London describe the fragile state of Russo Japanese talks and rising public unease. Officials warn of possible war if Japan rejects a satisfactory reply while troops move toward Korea and residents prepare for evacuation and rationing.
In Seoul a crowd confronted Russian soldiers after a woman was seized. Korean gendarmes overpowered the Russians, one wounded, and an insurrection erupted 60 miles north of Seoul with the prefect's house destroyed. Berlin notes Japan may avoid war. Hayashi warns war seems likely if terms aren’t met.
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