Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-09-20
JAPAN AND COREA
They Enter Into an Offensive
and Defensive Alliance.
CHINESE TO BE DRIVEN OUT.

O "Na"" VIII DO tne flghtlnB ana
Corea VIII Sell the Army Garden
Truck at Market Rates-Assurance of
Autonomy to Corea.
WAsHINGToY, September ia tele-
gram was received at the Japanes lega-
ton this afternoon that treaty had
been negotiated between Corea and
Japan, which authoritatively defines the
relations OF the the two countries toward
each other and toward China.
The object of the treaty is stated in
the preamble to be the mutual desire on
the part of the Emperor OF Japan and the
King OF Corea TO definitely fix and deter
mine the attitude Of each country toward
the other, with view TO clearly euci-
dating the existing relations between
Japan and Corea, which have been Gre
ated by the request which the Corean
government has made TO the japanese
government TO compel the Chinese to
evacuate Corea. To require concerted
action for the more effective accomplish
ment OF this object the treaty OF alliance
between the two countries was signed at
Seoul August 26 by Oteri, the envoy of
Japan, and the Corean Minister of For
eign Affairs. The treaty consists of three
articles. Article defines the object of
the alliance to be the strengthening and
perpetuating OF the independence of
Corea as an autonomous State and the
promotion Of the mutual interests of
Japan and Corea by compelling the Chi
nese forces to withdraw from Corea and
by obliging China TO abandon her claim
IN rta Il 10. ~ Il
the country. Article binds the Japan
ese government TO carry on warlike
operations against China, both offensive
and defensive. The Corean government
is bound by the article to afford the
japanese forces every possible facility
in their movements and TO furnish them
with supplies Of provisions at fair re-
muneratlon so far as such supplies may
be needed. BY article 3 it is provided
that the treaty shall terminate so soon
40 treaty OF peace shall have been con-
cluded by Japan with China.
Mr.. Kurino, the Japanese Minister,
said to-day regarding the new treaty be-
tween Japan and Corea:
1--WE have nothing but the announce
ment OF the telegram, but my inference
from its terms is that it will prove adj
vantageous TO Corea. There has existed
there under Chinese auspices the most
corrupt system Of government known.
The constant intrigues of China there
have been threat to the peace of the
East. The Japanese government has
decided the settlement of this question
on terms of peace to the East. 1t has
done SO without expectation of terrific
rial ACKNOWLEDGEMENT or exercise OF suzer-
ainty of Corea. With the assurance of
autonomy to Corea. which is the design
OF this treaty, there will be an opportu-
nifty Tor great improvement in her sys-
TEN Of government, internal administra-
ton and other affairs. Already she has
advanced from condition of the rule of
an individual influenced by China, and
has II Cabinet of six members and
Prime Minister, to whom the ruler looks
for advice and guidance. This change
was made under advice of the Japanese
representative at Seou.f
lie said he did not think the treaty
could be called step toward the peace
ful settlement with China. China might,
he said, have put an end TO the difficult
ties before now by consenting TO some
improvements in Corean affairs. The
improvement in government institutions
IN Corea, he admitted, requires foreign
advisers and counselors, and these might
be Japanese or might be other foreign
ers. lie did not admit the termination
OF the present treaty by making peace
with China could open the way for re.
vival OF the old Japanese claim of suzer-
ainty, which, he said, Japan had ex-
pressly relinquished, for it would put
herself in rs bad position rs China by
renewing.
"Corea under the inadequate govern
ment that China gives her." he says,
lis weak, and other governments, such
rs Russia, are constantly threatening to
come in and seize II portion of her terri
tory and thus cause war in the East. A
guarantee OF her autonomy will guard
against this. All great powers will be
Interested in protecting her from outside
attacks"
WAR NEWS HARD TO GET.
YOKOHAMA, September l2.-The Mi
kado and several OF his Ministers will 20
tomorrow night TO Hiroshima, the em-
barking place Of the Japanese troops
sent To Corea. The headquarters of the
Mikado will be transferred to Hiroshima
after that date. Authentic news OF the
war cannot be obtained. The native
preas is subject To vigorous censorship,
and reporters OF foreign papers are not
allowed to approach the seat OF war. IL
is also impossible TO transmit private
advices in regard TO the warlike opera
tlons, rs the telegraph lines and mail
routes are controlled by the government.
New Panama scheme.
LONDON, September l2.-The Stand
ards Paris correspondent telegraphs:
The new Panama canal shares are for
100 francs each. Some 800, 900 shares will
be offered to the public. II the amount
is not wholly subscribed, provision will
he made with funds in the hands of the
liquidators. 1t is estimated that the
present issue of $50, 600 shares will suf-
flee TO carry on the work for ut least
eighteen months. The terms of subscrip-
tions for the new shares are % francs on
application and 2b francs more October
10, the remainder TO be paid in later in
stallments.
General Booth Coming Here.
LONDON, September Establishments
of the Salvation Army from all parts of
London assembled Mt Euston railroad
station to-day to bid farewell to General |
Booth, who started for America, The |
General will reach New York about |
October 20 and proceed to the principal |
Northern and Western cities of the |
United States until reaching San Fran
cisco and finishing his tour at Seattle,
WASH, December 2S.
Customs Rule Abolished.
LONDON, September l2.-The postoi-
flee customs rule prohibiting the im-