New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-09-09
POSSIBLY AN ARMISTICE.
CHINAS NOTE TO THE POWERS HOLDS
JAPAN RESPONSIBLE.

HER TROOPS AND TRANSPORTS ALLEGED TO
HAVE BEEN ATTACKED WITHOUT PRovocA-
TIoN-TrE HOSTILE ARMIES IN CoREA
SEPARATED ONLY By NARROW
RIVER IMPAssABLE AT PRESENT.
Iordon Sept S-A telegram from Copenhagen
says: "A private dispatch, which was dated at
Shanghai on September I. states that the Chinese
and japanese generals are negotiating an armis-
tice" Confirmation Of this report has not been
obtained by anybody in London.
Shanghai, Sept Son August % the Chihese
Government sent to the European Powers
note indicating the position Of China In re-
gard to Corea. The principal points OF the
note are as follows:
The King Of Corea had written to us applying for
the assistance Of China to suppress repe1rTm ~,
that country. In response to this appear Cn.ae, =,
troops dispersed the renels ana rb Sro1sHr A srn,v
having completed its work. meditated Vict9r,ous 2
also sent troops to Corea, pretending to qusll a
rebellion. Their real object; however was 10 a.
py Seoul. Japan demanded that Corea repuoia'e
her allegiance and declare her independence
The note proceeds to comment upon the
doubtful right OF any country to interfere IN
tho internal administration Of any neighboring
State. II was impossible for China to submit
70 the ignominious treatment imposed upon her
by Japan and the first step toward redress was
in the direction of peaceful settlement OF the
trouble by inducing Japan to Withdraw her
forces from Seoul. This attempt failed' al
though 1t was initiated by Great Britain ana
Russia China. out Of consideration TOT 'he
commendable efforts Of the dilfereht roNer"-
mcnts - effect a peaceful solution OF 'he u''''-
Guilty, rigidly abstaned from any act OF oioou-
shed In spite of the forbearance OF |hha'
Japan collected her warships and began nos
tilties firing upon Chinese Transports INN"
has done her utmost 10 preserve her good fel-
,owshin with all nations and desires the Gov
orruen,s Of the world to know where the
entire blame for the present trouble lies.
London. Sept S-A dispatch to THE Times
from Shanghai says that the opposing armies
of China and Japan are now separated only ny
the Imiin River which Is at present impassa-
bic owing to the annual HOODS pu' ho'ho'''
is an easily fordable stream
dispatch from Hong-Kong says that large
number Of Europeans employed in the Chinese
Customs Department are resgnng their posts
in order to join the naval service. The motive
,,sr,r,rp this change is the fact that the Gov
o-rren. Is Offering l50 taels equivalent 10
about sIGO, a month, and guarantee OF 1000
,oois in case of death In the service. This rate
| ~ vages and insurance is guaranteed by or
Robert Hart the head of the Customs Depart
mont Most OF the customs employees VINO arr (,
Tins transferring their service were formetiy
eunners and torpedo experts In the Bri'ish
Navy.
TEA LIKELY To COST MUCH MORE
Washington. Sept s-A wei,-known tea importer
of Nev-York speaking OF the war in the orient To-
| day. said
one effect OF the war between china ana JaPap
| ,ru' no 20 shut OF the supp.y OF the particular
| knds o, tea that American drinkers are usr' @ ~,
They VII, also have To pay more none! Iol W..
| gonis The war Is being conducted so near 10 tne
Tea growing territory that future importatons d,
',ncer,ain wholesale prices OF the cheaper teas
have already advanced 100 per cent. ana T., tne ,os,
.arsr vril soon be aware Of the difference IN cosl.
| Thar. /. nothing for our home drinkers 20 30 put
drink hlgher-grade teas and pay nig ptce AZ, '
hem or accustom themselves 10 the teas oi a Inuia
oT o,a ,eos from Ceyon and India have oeeh croNi-
ing the Chinese article out or the marneN rlr aro
rsoss 1s ~ Cey'on tea brought here being over 'u
Nor cent In year. which was one ot tne assu''s y.
the Words Fair. great many dsa.ers ann, hirssa
~ cevlon variety Is far better than the thinese'
| and II usually brings higher price.