The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1895-05-07

This IUcludes the Chinese Stronghold of
Port Arthur-In Return for Her Moder-
alton the Victorious Nation VIII Collect
a Larger Indemnity.
LONDON, May Z. - Official dispatches
from Paris, Berlin and st. Petersburg an
| nounce that the Japanese ministers have
informed the different governments that
deferring - the friendly advice Of France
Russia and Germany, Japan has re-
nOuncod its claim to the permanent pos
session of the Liao Tung peninsula, in
cluding Port Arthur.
A dispatch from Paris says that Japan
has surpassed the hopes of the friends of
| peace and even the conditions arranged by
Russia, France and Germany Like every
power which knows its own mind, Japan
is prompt in her resolutions, and does not
seem to desire to prolong the controversy
by the adoption of half measures.
A Berlin dispatch says that whether
Japan intends to demand compensation
for her concessions to the powers is at
present uncertain No objection will be
raised in Berlin to a moderate increase in
the indemnity. By her compliance Japan
removes one of the germs of disturbance
In eastern Russia. 1t is emi-ofliCially
| stated that during the negotiations Russia
was only anxious to maintain the status
quo in Asia. The dispatch adds that it is
understood that the emperor Of China did
not ratify the treaty of peace until the en-
| voys of Japan ut Berlin, Paris and St
| Petersburg had officially stated that Japan
would give up tile Liao Tung peninsula.
| A st. Petersburg dispatch says that
| Japan's reply to the powers, renouuciug
| deilnitive possession of the LiaO Huug
| peninsula, was received with surprise
| Much attention is given to the words
! " "deilnitive possession If they mean the
| temporary occupation of the peninsula
until the indemnity shall have been paid
| Japau's answer is not likely to end the
matter While averting war, it will bu
! only the beginning of a diplomatic cam
| paign.
In a leader this morning The Times
| says: 1--WE welcome Japan's decision with
| satisfaction as removing a danger to the
| peace of the far east. While Englishmen
We're unable to see any reason for joining
in an attempt to bring pressure on the
| japanese government, they never had the
desire to encourage the newly risen power
in the Pacific in a spirit of progressive ad-
venture. Had Japan allowed herself to
/ DeCOille llIlpIlCttJeu III struggle WlUn
Russia, the peace of the world would have
been jeopardizyd. This peril has been
avoided by the good sense and self control
of the statesmen of Japan. 1t is TO be hoped
that the nation will acquiesce in these
moderate and cauCious Counsels."
! The Standard says: "There is,a feeling Of
JI linG tbrols.4Ils aJueuue,, w -L-i,,ssr,s com
this morning.
James Bell, James Higgins and John
cheuhing were visitors to Mahanoy City y
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Giblin, of Mt, T.
armel, are in town and attended the 7
ilfillan funeral.
Miss Kate Moakler has resigned her !,
osition at GirYin's novelty store.
Harry Hart, the Ringtown boniface, =
'as in town today
Miss Carrie Oldt, of Mahanoy City,
pent last evening in town.
Joseph Lehmler and Miss Bessie Steeley
isited the latter's parents at Girardville
lst evening.
Robert Leckie, of Pottsville, is visiting
is parents in town on East Centre street.
Joseph Ball, f. F. Magargle and f. c.
robst witnessed the Buffalo Bill per
ormance at Pottsville today.