The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-10-24
WAR MEASURES IN JAPAN.
THE DIET PASSES THE ENTIRE
OVERNMENT PROGRAMME.

japan VIII Not Tolerate Interrsrencs ny
Any Foreign Power -Chlna's fleet Has
Reached weihsivvei-The vstiean Ashs
Protection Tor Etc workers q. Chi-s.
HIROSHIMA, Oct. 23.-The special session Of
the Japanese Diet which was convoked here 20
consider war measures concluded ia delibera-
tions and closed yesterday. Every measure pre-
scented ~ the Diet was unanimously passed. A
memorial was also adopted urging the Govern
ment TO execute the desires of the Emperor
with view to the restoration Of peace in the
East. the increase Of the glory Of japan, the
punishment of China, and the prevention OF
future disturbances OF Eastern peace.
The memorial concludes with the declaration
that japan will not tolerate interference by any
nation to prevent her obtaining the ultimate
objects OF the war which she has been waging
against China.
LONDON, Oct. GA Central News despatch
from Toxic says the memorial presented to the
Government by the extra session of the Diet de-
clares that the war being weRed against China
is eminently justified, and that the members OF
the Diet as representatives Of the national opin-
ion, expect the Ministers to faithfully support
the Emperor in his labor to secure complete sue
cess In the war, to chastise China until she shall
repent Of her errors and finally abandon her
vicious procedure. II also declares that no
foreign Interference will be suffered 10 obstruct
the great object OF the national policy, viz, to
secure guarantee of permanent peace in the
Orient.
Another resolution presented thanked the
army and navy for the splendid successes they
have achieved and warned them to bear in
mind the hardships and difficulties they would
still have to encounter.
Count Ito, the Prime Minister, read the impe-
rial speech closing the Diet In the speech the
Emperor thanked the members for their gener-
Gus and hearty support of the measures pro-
posed by the GOycrnment.
Advices from Toxic say the second son OF the
King Of Corea. who started on Oct 10 for Hiru-
shima with number OF presents for the En-
perOr OF japan. hns arrived at his destination.
despatch to the Central News from Shang-
hni says the Chinese fleet which recently sailed
from Port Arthur after having undergone re-
pairs there. has reached Weihaiwei.
The TaOtai of Shanghai has requested the for
eiRn COnsuls to warn the subjects OF their Gov
ernments tn avoid localities where large bodies
OF Chinese troops are stationed. The Taotai also
requested that all Japanese residents OF China,
to whom he referred as fawninR pgmies, shall
register at the city OF Tientsin BY the twentieth
prOximo.
Reports have been received in Shanghai that
two boats connected with the torpedo service
have been blown up at Taku, and that eight per-
sons were killed and two wounded In the disaster.
ROME, Oct. 23.-Information has been re-
ceived at the Vatican that n number OF mission
stations in China have been destroyed and their
inmates massacred. Other Christians n 80 have
been threatened. The powers will be requested
by the Vatican To take steps for the protection
of its workers In the Chinese mission fields.