The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-12-15
FooLlNC THEM.
Chinese Arstocracy oelude the Rank and
File Continually.

Chlnese Anstocracy Oelude the Rank and
File Continually.
Toxic. Nov. 29.-(Per steamer Gaelic,
via San Francisco, Dec. 1i)-It is with
the greatest reluctance that Japan lis
tens to suggestions for mediation from
any quarter. The aim of the Chinese
government has always been to delude
It's people into the belief that the em-
peror rules all nations, and that when
one particular Vassal state becomes
troublesome he has only to order its
suhiugatlon by others, and thus restore
tranquility without unnecessary dis
turbance Of his own composure. The
Idea that the mighty middle kingdom
can humble Itself so far AS to sue for
peace Is one that must never enter the
mind Of the populaCe. II Japan We're
TO treat Indirectly. through western
powers. II would be given out that
China had commanded the tributary
states Of Europe to bring the rebellious
Japanese To terms, and had thus settled
the business without impairing her own
dignity. This conviction, once estab-
llshed throughout the empire, the court
of Pekin would resume it's habitual In
science. and again block the wheels of
progress In the east. That IS what
Japan firmly believes. and she Is, there
fore resolved that the whole Chinese
nation shall be made aware OF the gov
ernment's ahasement. on no other
terms can security for the future be as
sured.
Tho inquiry Of the United States as
To Jnpan's willingness To accept a prof
fer OF assistance Is regarded rather as
rctardlng than accelerating q satlsfac-
tory conclusion of the war. Ncverthc-
less, the authorities at Toxic are not
altogether indispused 10 allow the
ayowal OF China's submission To be
made through American diplomatic
agencies. They would prefer that II
come without clrcumlocutiou, direct
| from the Chinese sovereign, Their
silence on this. as on most other sub
iccts. Is virtually impeuetrahle.
Japanese newspapers report that Mr.
Dun minister OF the United Staes. Il
on -his way tu Hiroschlmu TO inquire
into the proposals FOR peace. These
statements are untrue I'm every particu.
| lar The American minister contom.
| plates no visit TO Hiroschima at pres.
J ent,
| The need nf more money is asserting
itself, but the minister of finance hns
called for "a second war loan of bO 000
0Dl sen. The official announcement
states that the bonds VIII be for 100 yen
each. aud nlnety-throc yen viii be N,
loWrgt price accepted. Tho Mitaui fam
| rs. one of the oldest mercantile houses
In Japan. has contributed 10000 yen tC
the ned Cross society. ana In addition
| hhr nttrd up its great machine works
Nt Moi for the special requirements ui
( the war and presented the entire es.
| tahlishmcnt Ia -ic government Mar
nuls Mayedn has given 200 yen to b,
divided between the army and navy
| funds Furthermore, he promises When
| his clausmcn die In battle, 10 pay iifty
yen to the family OF each officer. twenty
| yea to the family of each petty officer
and i've yen to the family Of each pri'
NAte Census returns Just published
FhnW the total Japanese population e
rn Al, ,8SG 600, males exceeding females by
about 100000
Latest reports from Corch are to tn,
effect that Tai Won Kun. having found
his Implicitly laid bare, appears Inclined
10 carry HIS schemes for the advance
mont of hia faction 10 the oNtfcmc limit
with the View of discovering how fai
! hc may defy the oounscls of the new