The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-11-13
JAPAN'S REPLY EXPECTED.
NO WORD IS YET RECEIYED IN s REGARD TO MEDIATION.


 China's Pride VIII Not Permit Har to Sc-
 gotiate for Cessation of tho Troubies-
 A Stumbling Block win be the Amount
 of Indemnity Asked For.
 Washington, Nov. 12.-Although the formal acceptance by Japan of Ameri- can 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 1t will be forthcoming as promptly as the Japanese government can act without sacrificing oeremonious avoidance of undue haste. The reply to the propo- sition of President Cleveland is mo- mentarily expected and confidence Is felt that 1t will convey Japan's assent. The reason for this unusual degree of ' confidence is due to the knowledge that Japan practically has but single al- formative, either to accept this propo- sition or to consider an ultimatum from Great Britain and the allied powers.
 It is understood that while President Cleveland's offer to mediate simply pre- scented general proposition, without details as to procedure, Japan has been made aware that China comedies in ad- vance most of Japan's probable claims, as far as cash indemnity and Korean independence are concerned, but does not expect that any partition of a por- tion of her territory will be involved.
 At late hour this afternoon nothing official had been received from the state department from either China or Japan. It is believed, however, that definite replies will be received by both countries by Wednesday. It was said to-day by those who arc in position to reflect the views of the Chinese minis- ter that China will not dare to deter mine the matter absolutely until after Great Britain shall have been heard from. Grrat Britain is more anxious than this country that hostilities should cease, but she wishes to have voice in effecting this result.
 Another stumbling block will be the amount of indemnity. Japan will, doubtless, hold out for @10O, COG, 900, while China will regard not more than half that amount as the proper figure. It will be a matter of great embarrass- Inent for China in her present impov- erished condition to raise so large sum as that which Japan will exact. It can only be done by increasing her duty on foreign importations, which is now about 5 per cent., and ths In view of her treaty obligationswih ilotsbe easy. Great Britain, who is the largest ex-i porter of manufactured product to China, would be the first to protest against this increase in customs duties.
 Japan's final reply is expected at any hour. If favorable. as is anticipated here, an armistice, will probably be proclaimed by both countries.
 The Japanese legation to-day re- ceived confirmation Of the newspaper dispatch published to-day to effect that the two Americans engaged in this country in China's service and arrested on board the steamer Sydney at Kobe have been allowed to go free under a promise not to engage in hostilities against Japan.
 The Chinaman arrested at the same time has been taken to the military headquarters at Hiroshima.
 London, Nov. 12.-The Standards correspondent in Berlin says: The Chi nese minister has arrived from St. Pet ersburg for the purpose of informing the German government of the war situation in connection with the pro posed intervention. He is instructed to declare that China Is willing to make certain sacrifices for an honorable peace. Tn the event of failure she will continue the war, whatever the result, even if the emperor be compelled to withdraw to the interior Of the empire. The. Chinese board of foreign affairs has prepared to submit to the powers the whole correspondence between China and Japan concerning Corea-
 It Is understood that the assurances 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 onices in bringing the hostiles together with Q view to peace nego- tiations. China's pride will not permit her to accept the services of any coun- try as an arbitrator, but she will gladly accept the. services of President C.eve- land in arranging the preliminaries leading4to cessation of the troubles between herself and Japan.
 The Chinese minister here has of late had repeated interviews with Secretary Gresham bearing upon the matter and no doubt is entertained that the end o8 hostilities in the east Is in sight. while there is little doubt that Japan will accept. the friendly offices of the United States there will be no cessa- tion ot aggressive movements on her. part until definite arrangement has been had. For this reason there will be no delay if both countries agree to mediation In bringing them toEether. at the earliest moment in order that. further bloodshed may be avoided. .yHls,e