The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-05-07
THE JAPANESE Yield
To the Demands Russia, France
....-o and Germany.
TO LEAVE LAO TUNG PENINSULA.

This Includes the Chinese Stronghold of
Port Arthur-In Return for Her srodor-
alton the Victorious Nation VIII Collect
Larger Indemnity.
LONDON, May 2. = Official dispatches
from Paris, Berlin and st. Petersburg an
nounce that the Japanese ministers have
informed the different governments that,
deferring to the friendly advice Of France,
Russia and Germany, Japan has re-
noun6ed 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 moderate increase in
the indemnity. BY her compliance Japan
removes one Of the germs Of disturbance
in eastern Russia. 1t is semi officially
pthNc0 tuub uuIluk tuo busoih
was only anxious to maintain the status
quo in Asia. The dispatch adds that 1t is
understood that the emperor of China did
not ratify the treaty of peace until the en-
yoys Of Japan at Berlin, Paris and St.
Petersburg had officially stated that Japan
would give up the Liao Tung peninsula.
A st. Petersburg dispatch says that
Japnn's reply to the powers renouncing
deflnitive possession of the Liao Tung
peninsula, was received with surprise
Much attention is given to the words
"de1nitiye possession" II they mean the
temporary occupation of the peninsula
until the indemnity shall have been paid,
Japans answer is not likely to end the
matter. While averting war, 1t will be
only the beginning of a diplomatic CAM
paign.
In 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
were unable to sec any reason for joining
In an attempt to bring pressure on tho
Japanese government, they never had the
desire to encourage the newly risen power
in the Pacific in spirit Of progressive adj
venture. Had Japan allowed herself to
become implicated in struggle with
Russia, the peace of the world would have
been jeopardizcd. 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 cautious counsels."
The Standard says; There is..a feelingof
relief throughout Europe. Japan's con-
senting TO forego her demands shows that
the ministers of the mikado are as pru-
dent in counsel as his generals and ad-
mirals were bold and skillful in warfare.
1t Is understood that In return for this
moderation Japan will obtain adequate
compensation, of course at the expense of
China, which feels no gratitude for an in
terposition from which she will not de-
rive any profit"
The Chronicle says 1t is surprised at the
prompt Difference Of Japan. 1t adds that
the Japanese people are now to be heard
from, and the anxiety of the japanese
priyy council must be great.