Ogden Sun | 1905-12-19 | Page 1 | China is Not an Easy Prey

japs are obstacles in peking boklo dec 18 the continued fall baron komura to conclude the negotiations with the chinese government at pekin which were begun after the conclusion ot the russo japanese war is an open secret it is believed by some japanese here that the extent of japans concessions are such as will tail to secure what they think should have properly been her acquisitions as the result of the treaty ot portsmouth for example the building of the kirin chang chung railway has not been conceded and the stationing ot railway guards is not to be permitted leaving the work in the hands ot the police who will be withdrawn when the period for the withdrawal ot troops expires cainas chinas firm attitude Is believed to be due to combined pressure indirectly exerted by russia france and germany the outcry against the alleged weakness ot the cabinet is increasing and some persons advocate the suspension 0 the negotiations the kindness kind nesa ot the emperor of germany to former japanese prisoners ot war on their way home Is appreciated precia ted but the japanese appear to be distrustful 0 this style ot diplomacy