The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1894-11-29
Japan Disposed to Accept Uucle
Sans Kindly Offices.
THE EMPEROR SANCTIONS IT
Suggestions Made That Minister Dun at
Picking submit the Proposals of
China-Europe's Claims.


that the facts are known, no further re-
serve is maintained as to the terms of
the negotiations, which have hitherto
been withheld.
1t appears that at the outset Secreta-
ry Gresham consulted Minister Kurino.
as there was no desire to take action
which would be otherwise than agree
able to Japan. At the conference be-
tween the secretary and minister, at
which Secretary Carlisle was present,
the entire purpose of this country was
made clear This was before Secretary
Gresham had sent a message to Japan
suggesting American mediation. 1t was
made clear that President Cleveland had
no desire to mediate the trouble, but
on the contrary felt the exercise of the
good offices of the United States
might entail a serious burden and
responsibility and possibly excite feel
ing by one party or the other. Under
these circumstances no action would
be taken If the Japanese thought 1t
would create an awkward situation.
Particular stress was laid on the fact
that Japan would be free to act; that
there was no pressure to have her ac-
cept mediation, and that the entire
project was due to the belief that this
country was in a position to render a
service to both belligerents. These SEN
timents We're cordially reciprocated by
Minister Kurino, so that Secretary
Gresham had the cooperation of the
Japanese minister before the message
was transmitted to Japan through
Minister Dun. Since then the minister
has further co-operated with the secre-
tary and the kindly reply with the i'm
nj 90 M 70
ALL EYES TURN ON DUN.
A new and important situation is
now presented by the Japanese propo-
sition that China make a direct Offer
through United States Minister Dun
at Toxic. This makes Dun the interest
ing center of negotiations from this
time forward, unless the United States
should decline to allow him to act as the
direct representative of China In sub
hitting an offer. This is not anticipat-
ed, however. 1t Is said that the best
course would be for the state depart
ment to notify Dun and also Minister
DENLY at Pekin that they were at lIber-
ty to transmit from China or Japan
such direct peace overtures as the for
mer desired to make
The action of the European powers
now awaited with much interest. The
Japanese suggestion that Minister Dun
win be an acceptable medium of COM
munication from China in effect elimi-
mates Great Britain, France and other
powers from being a factor in the
negotiations. 1t Is believed. however,
from official information received here
that Russia, Italy and Germany will
certainly look with favor upon China
deciding through Mr.. Dun.
The same sources indicate that Aus
tria will probably give her adherence,
as her membership in the triple alliance
makes her foreign policy similar to
that of Germany and Italy. The posi-
ton of Germany has been so closely
analogous to that of the United States
that it has been question of doubt
within the last few days whether Ger
many might not be substituted for the
United States in the offer of mediation.
AS there is to be no mediation, Germa-
ny's proposition still remains favorable
to adjustment along the lines suggested
by Japan.
Italy has already notified the allied
powers that she cannot consent to
forcible interference, which is equiva-
lent to declaration in favor of peacea-
BILE settlement, such as would come
through Chinas offers to Minister
Dun.
1t can also be stated positively that
Great Britain has favored the recent
offer of mediation by the United States,
on the ground that it Is presumed
that 1t would save China from utter de-
struction. and thus preserve the Brit
ish trade with China. Under these cir
and diplomats who are familiar with
all the correspondence, that the Euro
pean powers can not, with propriety
interfere with any offer which China
wished to make directly through the
United States minister.
TEXT OF THE DISPATCHES,
Washington, Nov. 21.-The state de-
partment has received q cable reply
from Japan through Minister Dun al
Toxic to the United States, suggesting
mediation. The Japanese legation al
Washington has also received from the
foreign office in Japan a cable stating
that a reply has been made. and giving
it's terms. Both were received here
Sunday afternoon. The fact that they
had been sent first became known
through dispatch to the Associated
Press from Toxic. This much having
become known, the officials here make
no further concealment of the details
of the reply.
The cable to Secretary Gresham is
accompanied by unusual dignity an6
formalty in having the imperial sane
ton of his majesty, the emperor of ia
pan. 1t is rarely that the emperor
speaks in diplomatic negotiations. SC
his action in this case is evidence OF
Japan's desire to express its approba.
ton of the course of the United States
The message is in two parts, the first
giving an imperial expression of good
will, and saying the success of the ia.
panese army has been such that China
should approach Japan directly. The
second part is more directly from Min
lister Dun, and expresses the view. OF
the Japanese foreign Office that China
having no minister at Toxic, should
submit a direct proposition through
Minister Dun. The cables to Minister
Kurino are substantially the same a.
the foregoing.
CHINESE FLED.
Washington, Nov. 21.-The japanese
legation here received the following ca
BILE: A portion of the army under
Marshal Yamagata attacked Hsiu Yen
where the enemy's force was reported
to be 10000, at a. m. November is, and
succeeded in taking the place by . a.
m The enemy fled northwest Five
cannons were captured,
MISSIONAR IES SUFFER.
Lyons. Nov 21.--A dispatch from the
bishop at Ho Pc at the north end of lake
Too L. H..