Peking, 22nd April.
Several telegrams received from the Tartar Generals of Kirin and Fengtien provinces have stated that the Russian Government is yexing Chioa whenever and in whatever way it can find a chance. 'I'he inclination must be to make China abandon its attitude of neutrality, The Chinese Government seems to have decided. to take a strong policy against Russia, A few days ago the Government telegraphed to Viceroy Yuan Shih-kai to make war preparations secretly, and at the same time telegraphed to General Ma instructing him to keep a quiet and careful watch and await later orders, 'A Chinese from, Chaoyang states that General Ma's troops in that place are estimated at thirteen bata'l ions, and it is believed.that as soon as fighting breaks out between Russia and Japan near Newchwang, General Ma will transfer his camp to Chinchou to prevent the escape of the Russian troops.—Our own corres-
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