Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1894-11-02
CHINA AND JAPAN
The Former DESTROYS of Peace
on Certain Conditions.
NOT REJECTED YET BY JAPAN

the Powers on New Basis for Peace
Il Majority of Them Are in Accord
With Her.
LONDON, October 20,-The Daily News
will publish tomorrow the semi-ohicial
statement: \ day or two after the Cabi-
net Council China informed Great Brit
ain that she was prepared to negotiate
| for peace on certain terms. Great Brit
ain made overtures to the powers on
new basis, and asked Japan whether the
terms suggested by China could form the
basis of new negotiations for peace. Ja-
pan did not reply definitely, but has not
rejected the proposals. The majorities
of the powers are in accord with Great
Britain, and there is a likelihood that
others will assent. The intervention is
purely diplomatic, and is offered to both
combatants in the friendliest spirit.
A Times Tien Tsn correspondent says
China desires peace, because, though
aware of her immense reserves of
strength, she would willingly avoid the
sacrifices, risk and expense of bringing
them into action. She will, however,
face long war resolutely, and will rally
such forces as will render japanese
conquest impossible, though the effort
may exhaust both sides.
THE JAPANESE PARLIAMENT.
HIROSHIMA, Japan, October pa ses-
sion of Parliament was held here to-day.
The speech from the throne was deliy-
cred by the Mikado in person. His Ma
i6sty said he had decided 30 convene an
extraordinary session and had given di-
rectons to his Ministers to submit for
the delberation of the Diet bill provid-
ing for increased expenditure Tor the
army and navy, an important matter.
He declared that he was greatly panied
that China should have forgotten her
duties in regard to the maintenance OF
peace in the East in conjunction with
Japan, and the Mikado added
But as she brought about the present
state of affairs, and as hostilities have
begun, we will not stop until we have at
tanned our Objects"
He hoped that all of his subjects in
the Empire would cooperate with the
government and restore peace by means
of great triumph for the Japanese
arms.
FROM fEkENI IOlNlos
LONDON, October 20.-The Shanghai
correspondent OF the Central News says
that the Chinese government Is making
great effort to raise domestic loan,
offering per cent interest. Several
millions have been taken already.
The work of the Notifications at Wei
Hal Wei is pressed forward with fever
ish haste. The old forts have been
gtr hann1
and all the weaker points are being COW
cred with earthworks. Troops are con-
centrating there already, but many of
them are indifferently equipped. The
garrison is thoroughly alarmed for the
safety of the port, and sensational ru-
mors as to an approaching attack are set
!, ahoat almost daily. The commander
has good reason to expect a sudden at
tack from the japanese soon.
A rebellion has broken out in the dis
trict around Foo Chow, and peaceable
persons are coming into the city by hun
dreds. The fear of Japanese attack
has increased recently, and more torpe-
does and mines have been laid in the
bed of the Min. The river has been so
|, carefully fortified that navigation has
!, become dangerous. Wednesday junk
struck torpedo, and was blown to
pieces. Most of the crew were drowned.
FAILED TO SURPRISE THEM.
LONDON, October 2O.-It is still doubted
that the Japanese have landed anywhere
in China. A Shanghai dispatch reports
that the Japanese at the Yalu river tried
to surprise the Chinese under cover of
darkness, but failed and retired after de-
sultory firing at long range. The Chi
nese assert that they inflicted loss upon
the Japanese advance guard.
FoRTIFY1NG PING YANG INLET.
TEN TsIN, October 20.-A dispatch
from Port Arthur, dated October 10,
states that the Japanese have abandoned
Thornton Haven and proceeded to Ping
Yang Inlet, which they are strongly for
tifying. 1t is reported in native circles
here that big battle had been fought
between Chinese and Japanese forces
north of the Yalu river Monday, October
Is. No details are obtainable. The
Chinese authorities claim to have knowl-
edge of such battle.
THE CARS ILLNESS AS A FACTOR.
LONDON, October 20.-The Standard in
n leader saws: eve shrink from spec
Mating upon the consequences that may
result in Asia, as well as in Europe, when
a life SO valuable as that of the Gar
ends. Seldom has there been moment
when the Gar might for good or evil be
80 potent factor in the fortunes of the
East. Without expecting the collapse
of China the time must soon come when
the problems of the far East must be
taken into account. When that crisis
arrives it will be misfortune to the
world if Russia's policy be guided by
any other hand than his"
Pension acquisitions Approved.
WASHINGTON, October 22.-Asslstant