Jasper County Democrat, Volume 6, Number 40, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 January 1904 — RUSH MEN TO SEOUL. [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

RUSH MEN TO SEOUL.

WARBHIPB OP NATIONB GATHER IN CORE AN PORTS. United Statse Marines Will Guard Oar Legation—Rnsala Hnrrles Forward n Rifle Regiment—Japan Embarks n Force of 33,000 Men. A state of anarchy prevails in Corea, and United States marines from the gunboat Vicksburg were landed at Chemulpo Tuesday and sent to Seoul, the capital, to protect the American legation and American interests generally. This serious condition is result ot the Russian-Japanese crisis. Commander Marshall of the Vicksburg sent two cablegrams to the Secretary of the Navy advising him of the critical situation. The United States supply ship Zafiro la also at Chemulpo, where Russia, Japan and Great Britain have each one man oPwar; Information regarding the troubles in Corea is to the effect that the pressure which is being brought to bear on the already demoralized Corean throne and ministry by Russia and Japan, each of which is seeking to obtain an advantage that will exclude the other from obtaining a dominant influence in the unhappy country, has produced a state of poUt-

leal chaos. The soldiers and people are furious with the government aud foreigners, and are apparently on the point of creating a state of anarchy. There has been already a serious riot at Masampo, the resentment of the rioters being directed mainly against the Japanese, and marines from the Japanese warships have been landed thSre for the declared purpose of suppressing disorder only.- In some quarters it is hinted that both Russia and Japan are trying to create disturbances in Corea to give each an excuse for putting troops in that country. The most significant feature of the dispatch from Tokio is the statement that Japan is hastening final preparations for a far more extensive dispatch of troops to Corea than at first contemplated. The government has now decided to send an army of 85,000 men, organized as two divisions, to Corea. This is more than double the strength.of the expedition first contemplated, and requires a large fleet of transports and extensive arrangements, which are proceeding rapidly towards completion. The destination of this army is expected to be southern Corea, particularly Fusafa and Masampho. Tibet, the mysterious land of central Asia, is destined to pass under the control of either Russia or England. Already the two powers are engaged in military and diplomatic intrigue to gain the supremacy in I.hassa, the sealed city of the dalai lama. Russian surveyors, guarded by troops, are in northern Tibet, and are building permanent barracks. Apparently they have gone-there to stay. The English are assembling a large military expedition, which will march perhaps to I.hassa itself in the spring. The game of intrigue is ou. China, the protector of Tibet, is not only helpless but indifferent. The lamas themselves are only awakening to the wonders of the modern world. May Involve Europe. On a delicate balance, which a prejudice or an unguarded word may affect, the issue of peace or war between Russia and Japan over what is technically called the Chinese question hangs, and indirectly influenced by that issue are other world powers—France and Great Britain, and more remotely Germany and the United States. The issue, relieved from its tangle of confusing reports, is simple and tnrns on the question whether Russia will concede to Japan the same rights in the kingdom of Corea which Japan concedes te Russia in the Chinese province of Manchuria. Russia has seized the latter province and also seeks control in Corea, from which position, if once established, she would menace the very existence of Japan. The latter is willing that Russia shall control Manchuria, provided she opens its ports to the commerce of the world and allqws Japan as free a hand in dealing with Corea. To this Russia demurs. She demands the absolute Control of Manchuria for herself and she wants, in addition, nn equal share of Corea with Japan, her intention evident-* ly being to become paramount ultimately in the Hermit Kingdom. In thus opposing Russian pretensions and aggression Japan is soliciting the support of China. Should this aid be granted, France will be forced into the conflict, for in accordance with the terms of an agreement with Russia she is bound to support the latter if attacked by two powers. Similarly, England through the force of a like agreement witli Japan would be drawn into the conflict, for she is bound to support Japan if the latter be attacked by two powers. It is thus seen how serious for the peace of the world are the relations of Russia and Japan, both of which countries are straining every nerve in war preparation. Hut Rice, a well-known stockman, Wa* killed at his home near MeFali, Mo., by a vicious boar. Rice was in the act of showing friends some finely bred stock when he was attacked hy the boar, which Inflicted a gash in the ’thigh with his tusks, #everl% an artery. Ta’.oolng ia now dene with a needle drive* by electricity.

CZAR OF RUSSIA.