The Forrest City times., 1894-11-16
LET US HAVE PEAcEi

or Japan, and the Bloody and One-sided
 War in the Orient May Soon be Termi-
 mated.
 WAsnSGToS, Nov. 13.-Although the formal acceptance by Japan of Amer ican mediation already agreed upon by China has not yet reached the depart ment of state, no doubt whatever is en- tertained in diplomatic circles that it will be forthcoming as promptly as the Japanese government can act without sacrificing ceremonious avoidance of undue haste. The reply to the proposition of President Cleveland is momentarily expected, and con fidence is felt that it will convey Japan's assent. It is un- derstood that while President Cleve- lands offer to mediate simply pre- sented general proposition without details as to procedure. Japan has been made aware that China comedies in advance most of Japan's proba ble claims as far as cash indemnity and Corean independence are concerned, but does not expect that any partition of a portion of her territory will be in volved.
 It is also understood that the assur- ance which China has given respecting the proposed mediation of the United States between China and Japan do not favor arbitration, but look only to the use by the United States of it's good offices in bringing the two hos tile countries together with view to peace negotiations. The officials at the Chinese legation maintain a diplo- matic silence respecting the progress that is to be made. but no doubt is en- .ertaincd that the end of hostilities in the east is nearly in sight
 Meanwhile Japan is pushing her forces in the direction of Moulsdcn as rapidly as the physical conditions of the country will permit. While there is little doubt that Japan will accept the friendly offices of the United States. as proposed by President Cleve- land, there will be no cessation of ag- Rressivc movements on their part un- til definite arrangement has been had. Our government is fully aware of Japan's purpose to continue the war until some decision looking to peace has been agreed upon. and for this reason there will be no delay if both countries agree to mediation in bringing them together at the earliest moment in order that further bl ood- shed may be avoided.
 China VIII Have tO Consult Great Britain
 Before Answering.
 WASHINGTON, Nov. l3.-Ata late hour yesterday afternoon nothing official had been received at the state depart ment from either China or Japan. The Japanese ministry, it is well known, arc considering President Clevcland's proposition, but it is matter of too great import to be settled hastily. The Emperor of Japan, whose head are at Hiroshima, will be cen suited and these various consultations require time. It IS believed, however, that definite replies will be received from both countries by tomorrow.
 So far as China is concerned. it was not expected that her reply would be formally given until she had consulted Great Britain. That she is anxious to bring to n close war so destructive to her interests, is well known, and it is this that has led the Cleveland admin. istration to believe that she will accent any honorable terms made by Japan. It was said yesterday, however, by those who are in a position to reflect the views of the Chinese minister. that lhina will not dare to determine the matter absolutely, until after Great Britain shall have been heard from. And it is not believed that Great Britain will be will ling that the United States alone shall gain the prestige which will naturally belong to this country from bringing the war to q close. treat Britain is more anxious than this country that hostilities should cease, but she wishes to have voice n efecting this result. china, it is thought, will not, for this reason, of- lend Great Britain by rasbly accept Ing the proposition of the United States until she first learns the tenn per of the Britt sh mind.
 Anoalcr stumbling block will be the amount of the indemnity. Japan will doubtless hold out for si0O. GOO, 900. vmic China will regard not more than half that amount as the proper figure. Aside from the very natural desire of China to reduce the indemnity as much as possible, it will be u matter of great rrn surrassmeut in her present impov- erished condition to raise so large sum us that which Japan will exact. It can only be done by increasing her duty on foreign importations. which is