The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-11-22
A LESSON TO GOV. PEnNoYER.
The Rnde Oregon Style Contrasted
With That of Silky Japan.
The State Department Seeks TO Dtssort
Rebuff Into . Compisment--Con-
sin1ation of the Japanese Victories
on Chinese Territory.

mediation. The Japanese legation st
Washington City has also received from
the foreign Office in japan cable stating
that reply had been made. and giving its
terms Both were received here Sunday
afternoon. The fact that they had been
sent first became known through dis
patch 70 the Associated Press from Tokyo.
This much having become known. the off,
cisis here make no further eoncealment Of
the details of the reply. The cable to
Secretary Gresham Is accompanied by
unusual dignity aud formaiity. il
having the imperial sanction of his majesty,
the emperor of Japan. IL is rarely
that the emperor speaks in diplomatic ne
gotiations. so his action in this case is an
evidence that Japan wishes TO express its
appreciation of the course of the United
States. The message is in two parts, the
first giving an imperial expression OF good
will and saying that the success of the
Japanese army has been such that China
should approach Japan directly: the sec
ond part is more directly from Minister
Dun, and expresses the view OF the Japan
ese foreign Office that China. having no
minister at Tokyo, should submit direct
proposition through Minister Dun. The
cable TO Minister kurino is substantially
the same as the foregoing.
The replies were decided on at G special
meeting of the Japanese cabinet on Satur-
day and were sent from Tokyo Saturday
night. but the transmission delayed them
until Sunday. The tone of the reply and
the expressions of imperial good will give
much satisfaction TO the officials here. and.
now that tho facts are known. no further
l. ufs foan n.A ha -
the negotiations, which have hitherto
been withheld. 1t appears that at the out
set Secretary Gresham consulted Minister
kurino. as there was no desire TO take &C
ton which would be otherwise than agree
able to Japan. At conference between
the secretary and the minister, at
which Secretary Carlisle was pres
ent, the entire purpose of this coun-
try was made clear. This was be-
fore Mr.. Gresham had sent the
message to japan suggesting Ameri-
can mediation. Ii was made clear
that President Cleveland had no
desire to mediate the trouble. but on the
contrary felt that the exercise of the good
offices of the United States might entail
serious burden and responsibility. and pos
sibly excite feeling by one party or the
other. Under these circumstances no ac-
ton would be taken if Japan thought it
would create an awkward situation. Par
ticuar stress was laid on the fact that
Japan would be entirely free to act as she
saw fit; that there was no pressure TO have
her accept American mediation. aud that
the entire project was due to the belief that
this country was In position to render
service to both belllgerents. These senti-
ments were cordially reciprocated by Min
lister Kurino. so that Mr.. Gresham had the
cooperation of the Japanese minister be-
fore the message was transmitted to Japan
through Minister Dun. Since then the
minister has further co-operated with the
secretary, aud the kindly reply with inn
perial sanction was the result.
new and important situation is now
presented by Japan's proposition that
China make a direct offer through Minister
Dun at Tokyo. This makes Mr.. Dun the
interesting center of negotiations from
this time forward, unless the United
States should decline TO allow him 10 act
as the direct representative of China in
submitting an Offer This is not antici-
pated, however. 1t is said that the best
course would be for the state department
70 notify Mr.. Dun and also Minister Deaby
at Peking, that they were at liberty To
transmit tor China or Japan such direct
peace overtures as the former desired to
make. IL would then be before China to
formulate its offer to Minister Denby. In
turn he would transmit il 10 Minister Dun
at Tokyo, and not as intermediary through
the United States. The state de-
partment undoubtedly would DO APP
pri.ed OF the action of Messrs.
DENLY and Dun. but would not be
thechannel OF their communication, as it
is the basis OF Japan's new proposition
tha, the offer shall como direct from
China and not through the mediation Of
the United states. The reply OF Japan is
so conciliatory that IL is pointed out that
Minister Dun's skill as a diplomat has
scope for conspicuous service in terminal
ing the war.
The action OF the European powers upon
the new phase OF the question is now
awaited with much interest. Japan's sug-
gestion that Minister Dun Will be an ac-
csptAble medium Of communication from
China. ia effect eliminates Great Britain,
France snd the other poweEs from being
a factor in the negotiations. lis believed.
however, from official information re-
ceived here, that Russia, Italy and Ger
many will certainly look with favor on
Chlna's deciding through Mr.. Qua The
same sources indicate that Austria will
probably gave her adherence. as her mem
bcrship ia tue triple alliance makes her
foreign policy similar 20 that of Germany
and Italy. The position OF Germany has
heea 50 closely analogous 10 that OF TIE
United States that il has been n question
OF doubt, sltaia she last few days. whether
Germany might not be substituted tor tne
United states IA the Office OF mediator. As
there is 20 be no mediation. GeTmany's
proposition stisl remains fayora5ls TO sn
adjustment along the zines suggested ~
JapAn- Isaiy has already noIiAed the
allied powers thaS sAe cannot consent 20
forcID.e interference, when IS sqassaieni
20 a declaration IN favor Of peAseaoie
settlement. such "a woald come through
Cainafs offer 10 Minister Dan. It can also
be stated positively that Great Britain EAs
favored tie recent oter of mediation BY
the Ualfed states. o. tns ground that IL IS
presaEnsa II ~oald save China fFoFn utter
destraeisoa an3 thus preserve the British
trade xith CANA Under these elrcum-
,tsnees II Is believed By oxlelss and dgplo-
mats. Hho ara familiar wath ali the CORE
spou9ence. thaE fas European powers can
not x!sh propriety interiors sith Eny offer
xhieh Chins wished 10 make directly
Through Calted States Minister Qua