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EASTERN QUESTIONSMA
The Morning Post published from day to day the series of letters written by the ex-Emperor of Germany to the Tsar, from which are made the extracts given below, concerning events in the Far East during the period of the correspondence vím. 2
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EX-KALSKI'S DUPLICITY.
In one of his letters concerning the famous Secret Treaty between Germany. and Russia (November 17th, 1904), the Kaiser writes :----
ÖRIST OVER PORT ARTHUR. The Japanese ¡Government; broken off |
It may be possible that the sentence, diplomatic relations with Russian de localiter la querre Russe February 6th, 1804; Admiral Togo attack-
ed the Russian Fleet outside Port Arthar gponaise," if through the publication on February 8th; and the Mikado for officially or by indiscretion secretly the contents of the treaty became known, mally declared war against Russia on could be interpreted by other Powers as February 10th. The day after the demeaning that the treaty was only valid claration of the war the Kaiser writes to only in case England went to war as ally the Tear a letter of sympathy on the of Japan, xc., directed as a menace of naval defeat, but he congratulates him on
having a good conscience, which, accord-provocative meaning solely against her. In reality and practically it is so but ing to the Kaiser, permite a man to Toute verité n'est pas bonne à dire.** march to the fray without knapsack or we now see the British Public opinion. impediments." Ha mys:
The outbreak of hostilities has had and in a state of nervousness nearly bordering consequences for your brave Navy, which on lunacy, of which it has just given, us have deeply moved me! How could it be all some delightful proofs. It would in this mood look upon this treaty na a otherwise, seeing that I am a Russian direct provocation and straightaway urge Admiral and proud of this rank, too on the final catastrophe we both are Evidently the serious events show that the warning news. I could send you trying to avoid or to postpone at least. through my ciphers were absolutely cor- Therefore I suggest a sentence used by
1 yourself, afin d'assurer le incintien de rect, and that since long the Japan is Pas en Europe," which would answer frovernment were in bitter earnest and perfectly to our purpose and can on no decided to have war. Part of the ships necount be looked upon as a provocation. at Port Arthur are known to me by: mỹ inspections, and also their officers and brow, and my heart is full of sympathy for the poor families stricken by the loss of many members.
THE JAPANKED DANGER.
RUSSO-JAPANESH WAK,
In a letter dated August 19th, 1904, the Emperor writes to "Dearest Nicky":
Should your battleships in making their last dash from Port Arthur, not be able to reach Wladivostock on account of What the Kaiser calls a "serious time" injuries received in the fight, their best is approaching the eve of the Russo- chance is to try for Tsingtau, where they Japanese War. The correspondence has will be well looked after till the end of shown how the Kaiser did all he could the war, instead of being blown up or to foment that war, and în Letter 30,sunk; just as well as we will take care written on January 3rd, 1904, he insiste of Zesarewitch and the torpedobonts. that Korea will and must be Russian, May next year bring letter luck when though the Russian Note of October 3rd, the army prepared and formed in full 1003, recognised Japan's preponderating, strength will be able to tackle their enemy interests in that province. In "the same with better chance as there is for the lotter, however, he has the audacity to moment; for it seems to me that Koura speak of the British Press "blowing at|patkine is still in danger of being cut the flames where they can." In the next off from his retreat, which he will have to lotter, number 31, he hopes that "the fight for in the direction of Mukden; Japs" may listen to reason," notwith- God grant he may get through anecath- standing the frantic efforts of the vile ed. The old saying of Napoleon I. still Press of a certain country.” He also holds, true "la victoire est avec les gros sends some information about the clande bataillons.". There ja no doubt to me stine arming of Chinese forces by the you will and must win in the long run, Japs-information which be describes as but it will cost both money and many "signals" from the Admiral of the men; as the enemy is brave and well led Atlantic to the Admiral of the Pacific. and can only be beaten by overwhelming In Letter No. 99, dated April 19th,numbers and time and patience. ΟΙ 1903; the Emperor writes to the Tsar:course, the operations of the field army "The Officers in Command of my troops will be easier and will give better results, in China have been for a long time as soon as the Baltic fleet will have ar a ready "ordered closely to survey the rived on the mene, and forced the Jap. intercourse between Japer; and Chinese Fleet back into their ports, thus restitu- Military and the growing influence of ting the command of the ren to you, now Japan with the Chinese Army 2 days lost by the inefficiency of the Admirals ago I got a report that the Zaps are in command of the Naval Forces at Pórt
'andestinely unming the Chinese behind Arthur and a h Tour and my backs against us. That they Shebeko informed me of your intention have concluded & secret Engagement with to send the Black Sea Fleet out also in China "to provide the Army with 20,000 conjunction with the Baltic Fleet, and new repenting Rifles and ammunition, 48 saked me to express my opinion about field guns, and 12 mountain guns (rapid this plan. I confees that long since I firing), with ammunition, to be there have been expecting this plan to be exe till next summer. The Chinese troops arecated. It is a sound military idea and drilling day and night, and, as the people will ensure victory As to the best who watched them for instance at Pao- manner of proceeding, I have, after ripely tins-fu say, remarkably well Command- maturing the question and after having by ed Jap instruction officers, whose num-taken information, come to the following bers are steadily increasing I Nice buai- conclusion: The best plan would be to ness I believe the Chinese might not silently and quietly prepare the Fleet for to be allowed to have Japs in their Army! its "destination, not to breathe a word They are sure to rouse Chinese hopes about your intention to anybody and any and inflame their hatred against the other Power. Then at the moment you White Race in general and constitute a think right, calmly and proudly steam grave danger to your tear in case you through the Dardanelles. The Salta would have to face & Jap. adventure on as we both know for certain-will not the Seashore."
offer the shadow of resistance, and once
merce.
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Writing on January 3rd, 1004, the you are out, we all shall be vis à vis of a Emperor says: "Everybody here under fait accompli," which we all shall stands perfectly that Rasain following the quietly accept. I have not the slightest laws of expansion must try to get at doubt that England will accept it too, the Sea for an iceless outlet for its com- though the Press may fume and rage and
By this law it is entitled to a their Squadrons steam about a little, a strip of coast where such harbours are they often do, in the MediterrENCED. situated (Wladiw. Port Arthur) their The Kaiser, who stated in a previous Hinterland must be in your power so as letter that the Tsar "was bound to win to allow your building the railways which in the war with Japan, has in Letter 43, are to carry the goods to the ports (Mand to send his cousolations on the fall of sohuria). Between the two ports is not Port Arthur, which created "'s very great what you went to the Far East for censation" He again expresses the hope, Therefore it becomes a new sort of in his persistent way, that in rebuilding Dardanelles. That is impossible for you the Russian Fleet the Tsar'e advisers will to allow. These "Dardanelles (Korea) not forget our great firms at Stettin, must not threaten your communications, Kiel, etc Ho reminds the Emperor thereby hampering your commerce. That Nicholas, too, that the Japs have just is already on the Black Sea and that ordered four Line of Battleships in Eng- is not what you went to the Far Eastland:" The Kaiser is very angry in for Therefore, it is evident to every Letter 45 at rumours circulated by French unbiased mind that Korea must and will and English agents to the effect that be Russian When and how, that is no Krupps and the Hamburg-American Line body's affair, and concerns only you and had not been behaving fairly to Russia, your country.
and had taken store to Japan, and he In further letter, written five days suggests that these same agents should lator the Emperor adds: “Only a line to be less believed and kicked into the Neva tell you how my thoughts are docupied with besides.":
you in this serious time May God grant
that everything will come.come off smooth-
OF 1900,
CONTRADICTION BY ADMIRAL
* SEYMOUR
ly and that the Japs may listen to reason; THE EXPEDITIONARY FORCE notwithstanding the frantic efforts. of the vile Press of a certain country, that also seems to have money left to sink it into the Japanese mobilisation abyss. I thank you for the communiqué you sent. me officially through Osten-Sacken. It is very clear and will doubtless lead to strengthening of Pesce, I hope it will appease the foelings of the impertinent war party in Japan, as it will surely satisfy the rest of the Fowers anxious for their commerce, to whom open door was once promised”
Admiral of the Fleet. Sir E. H. Soy- or writes to the Morning Post: --- Owing to the ex-Kaiser's, occasional uncertain memory, the statement about the Germans is not correct. I do not be lieve I ever gave the order stated, but if so it was only as a tactical arrange- ment for the moment of one day. Our own men were the most numerous body," The news I gave you a month ago con- and therefore took the chief part through corning the sale of arms to China-Youan-out; while the other even nationalities managed to get a copy of the contract was a fine oficer and loyal to me, but I shi-kui from Japan is confirmed. I all behaved well. Captain von Usedom signed last October with the firm of Okwa only made him Chief of the Staff after and Comp in Japan.
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