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Japan's senior statesmen consider Russia's reply to proposals on Far East differences. In Korea, riots in Mokpo injure 17 Koreans; unrest grows amid fears of war or protectorate. US Minister Allen presses for Wiju port opening, but Russian influence persists. Korean army seen as volatile. Russian fleet leaves Korean waters for Port Arthur.
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The Internal Troubles of Korea Grow More Acute.
Tokio: The senior statesmen of Japan have just met for the purpose of considering the reply of the Russian Government to the Japanese proposals concerning the differences in the far East.
Seoul: More rioting has taken place at Mokpo, and Monday a Japanese mob wounded seventeen Koreans. High Korean officials are hurrying to Mokpo to try and quell the disorders. So far Russia has not interfered.
United States Minister Allen has demanded a definite answer from the Korean Government in regard to the opening of the Port of Wiju. Despite American, British and Japanese pressure, Russian influence over the Korean Government is apparently unshaken, and it is expected that Korea will procrastinate in dealing with the matter, and possibly may refuse eventually to act at all.
A feeling of unrest is growing among the Korean people, who fear that, whether it be peace or war between Russia and Japan, the extinction of the Empire is imminent. It is believed that the outbreak of hostilities or the announcement of a protectorate of any kind will precipitate trouble. Foreigners in Seoul expect disorder and the American residents desire a warship.
The Korean Army, numbering 8,000 men, is considered one of the most dangerous factors of the situation, as an insubordinate element is beyond official control. In case of trouble, it is feared the soldiers will be the first to lead the rioting and begin looting.
A part of the Russian squadron has already departed for Port Arthur and the remainder of the fleet will follow, leaving no warships of that nation in Korean waters.
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japanese mob wounded seventeen koreans; russian squadron departed for port arthur, leaving no russian warships in korean waters.
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Japan's senior statesmen meet to consider Russia's reply to Japanese proposals on Far East differences. Riots in Mokpo with Japanese mob wounding 17 Koreans; officials head to quell disorders. US Minister Allen demands Korean response on opening Wiju port amid pressures, but Russian influence holds. Korean unrest grows fearing empire's end from Russia-Japan war or protectorate. Korean army of 8,000 seen as dangerous and insubordinate. Russian fleet leaves Korean waters.