The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-03-31
PRINCE Lrs CONDITION.
China's yfceroy Not Yet Out of DAM
ger-Greahnm,s AdxieeH.

ger-Greshum's Adyiees.
WASHINGTON, March s0--The Chinese
legation has received a cablegram from
Picking, stating that the condition of Ii
Hung Chang is still a matter of doubt. The
authorities regard the information as pre-
senting later phase than the recent un-
official reports which dismissed the wound
as of slight Importance. 1t does not ex-
press fears of serious results, but the tenor
OF the dispatch indicates that it is still too
early to feel assured that Prince Lii is en-
tirely out of danger The cable was evil
IDENTIFY sent from Picking prior to the
nouncement of an armistice, it contains
no reference to that fact Now that sus-
pension of hostiities has been directed,
there is renewal of interest as to the
terms Of peace to follow. While there is no
definite Informal ton on the subject at the
Chinese legation the opinion prevails that
the money indemnity will be paid largely in
silver. That is the metal in common use
In China. Those most familiar with China
say that there is gold coin in circula-
ton, although that country has, heretofore,
purchased large supplies of gold bars. and
from this accumulation has made heavy
gold exports. N
Secretary Gresham has received official
confirmation Of the declaration of an UNI
conditional armistice by the Emperor Of
~, In any sense. equivalent to declara-
tion of peace, but 1t is believed that there
IS not likely to be a resumption of HOSTILE
tics The negotiations may continue for a
long time before peace treaty is signed
ana 1t Is quite certain that Japan will abate
none OF her demands account of the
arrntstice. In fact, the granting of the lat
ter Is looked on as q shrewd move by the
Japanese Emperor to diminish the harmful
effect of the attack on Ii Hung Chang. II
the war were prosecuted it would have
the effect to force the peace negotiations
to speedy conclusion, and it is realized by
the Japanese that in the present state Of
feeling, caused by the attack, they could
scarcely Insist on as good terms of peace
as can be realized after the lapse OF few
weeks, when the first impression will have
worn off. 1t Is noted here with interest that
the terms of the arrnistice do not apply to
to Formosa and the Fisher Islands. This is
taken to mean that the Japanese have de-
termined to occupy Formosa before the
peace negotiations are complete and the
explanation of this purpose is found in the
fact that 1t is almost an invariable rule of
international law that nation must be in
actual armed possession of a territory a
basis for demand for it's cession
The Japanese legation had not, up to
noon to-day. received additional informa-
ton concerning the armistice. The officials
believe, however, that the next step will
pam and unofficial word has already
reached the legation that this has been
done. Confidence Is expressed that the En-
peror's proclamation will be accepted at Z
once by the armies; There is. telegraph
communication with the various divisions at
Port Arthur. New Chwang and Wei-Hai-
Wei, although it takes twelve hours to
reach the last-named place.