The answer also makes plain that, while it does not make counter propositions, or propose further action, vet it does not pro-elude such action by laying down a course which will he adhered to without de-
WHat To yo sow? opinion is divided as to what the Cnited States should do next. That they should do something all are agreed. Some would have the government give notice of the abrogation of the Clayton-Bulwer treaty and run the risk of what Great Britain might do in return, That she would be inclined to do something admits of no doubt, for by the Clayton-Bulwer treaty she surrendered prospective rights to land on the eastern coast of Central America, known as the Mosquito coast. Some would have the Senate recede from its position and bring about, if possible, the making of a new treaty along the lines practically of uncefote agreement. la's egressive position in Manchuria. is causing considerable uneasiness to the American government though her denials that she proposes the permanent occupa tion of the province are accepted in the diplomatic sense. The hope is entertains ed that circumstances may constrain her to make her assurances yood. A yovernment official said the other day that the sian Minister for Foreign Mfairs and sini, the Russian ambassador at Washington, had given assurances. that could not be questioned, showing that the arrangement made by the Russian miliis temporary in character, and contemplates only the restoration of order and the protection of Russia's frontier and the Russian railroad.
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