Russian Press Not Satisfied
Kicking Against the Cession of Liao Tung Peninsula to the Japs
Russian newspapers denounce the peace terms ending the First Sino-Japanese War, foreshadowing the diplomatic crisis over Japan's territorial gains in Manchuria that would soon draw in the European powers.
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Omaha Daily Bee 187?-1922 · April 21, 1895 · Page 1
1 min readST. PETERSBURG, April 20.
The newspapers here are unanimous in disapproving the conditions of peace between China and Japan. They are opposed to the Japanese acquiring territory on the main land of China.
The Novoe Vremya declares that Russia cannot tolerate the cession of territory north of the Gulf of Pe-Chi-Li, adding: "Japan may have Wei-Hai-Wei and any territory in the south. A revision of the treaty by the European powers is necessary, as we believe that England inclines to a separate understanding with Japan." Finally, the Novoe Vremya says emphatically that Russia cannot allow Japan to acquire the Liao Tung peninsula. The newspaper then urges quick action on the part of Russia.
The Novosti favors the idea of an European conference to discuss the matter, but doubts its solidarity.
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