Show STANDING OFF THE JAPANESE Chinese Officials in Manchuria Refuse to Grant Conces Concessions Concessions Concessions Demanded Mukden Sept 12 For two months the persistent demands of Japanese for con concessions concessions cessions of forests mines land salt houses honses and other things desired have been stubbornly refused by the Chinese vice viceroy viceroy roy oy and governor In consequence of or his ill II success the Japanese consul general has been transferred to another point the struggle In the meantime being aban though reprisals are threatened The Chinese conducted the difficult ne negotiations negotiations with great ability indicating a ar restoration r of and an in tn perception of political conditions national rights being recognized and de fended without fear Great progress has been made In all de departments departments departments of the government concerned in Manchuria and a strong army of men is safeguarding the future peace of the country The viceroy will soon leave on an Inspection tour of the northern provinces The harvest is abundant The TIle Japanese population and commerce are Increasing steadily and other trade pros prospects prospects prospects are good |