The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-28
UNCLE sam And THE ORIENT
The japanese and Chinese Ministers Call
Upon Secretary Gresham.
RUCSTA'S OBJECTION TO THE TREATY.
The United States is the Confidential Friend
OF China and Japan. But Cannot Take
Sides In tho Matter-Franee's
Position Uncertain.

I
an hour later. within few minutes after
Yang Yu departed. the Japanese Minis
ter. Mr. Kurino who came by appoint
ment, was closetcd with the Secretary.
Both visits related to the clause IN the
treaty Of peace relating 10 the occupation
by Japan Of the Regents Sword pro-
montory and tho Corean Bay coast from
Port Arthur to the Yalu river, to which
Russia has so strenuously objected.
WILL NOT TAKE sIDEs.
II Is understood now that Russia Is
endeav0rinC 10 induce China to resist this
demand, which was agreed 10 by III Huns
Chang. The United States have declined
10 be drawn into the controversy 10 such
an extent as TO take sides, but will con-
tnue their good Offices. as I'm the past
TO secure peace between China and Ja-
pan. The United States Ministers at Pc
kin and Toxic. Mr.. Dcnby and Mr.. Dun.
were largely Instrumental tn securing the
agreement between the two countries. II
| being wholly due 10 their efforts that the
plenipotentiarles were brought together
UNCLE SAM rHHrn FRIEND.
During the preliminaries they made
! China acquainted with Japan's require
ments. and through them the terms were
| practically arranged in general terms
before the ShimoneseN conference mot.
As the United States was the conhdant
of both parties. and being familiar with
! the ARRANGEMENTS from the beginning. the
assumption IS made that this government
approved them. Therefore no reasonable
ground seems to present itself for United
States interference now.
THE ATTITUDE OF FRANCE.
LONDON. April 1.-THE Paris repre-
| sentative Of the United Press has learned
at the Office OF the Ministry of Marine
| thafthe statement that the French fleet
Was making demonstrations with the
view Of intimidatng Japan, unless she
| should abandon her demands for the
| cession Of Chinese mainland territory. is
! incorrect. If such action was 10 be taken
! shortly by Russia IL would not cause sur
! prise, bat 10 is by no means certain that
| France WOuld aid or abet her
An interview was had by the CORE
! spOndent with a high official Of the For
| eign Office where the utmost discretion
is observed. who said that he was able
| TO state that the government had not
! fully decided upon their eventual action.
| The matter was discussed at length yes
terday, ana primary remonstrance TO
Japan was made merely to please Russia
JAPAN WOULD FIGHT If NECESSARY.
would uphold action in the matter. or
that Japan would resist any action that
Great Britain might take. England's ac-
tion ia The matter IL was stated, con
fronts France With a variety Of p0ssibil-
tiles, which require reflection and discus
sion.
The Chauvinist section Of the Cabinet
are IN favor of following the lead Of
Russia throughout. but certain prominent
d r. af4.y q
endeavor % persuade the hot-headed
ones not 10 push French action to an
extreme point.
Mr kato the chief Secretary Of the
japanese Legation. in am interview TO-
day oppressed The opinion that JaDan
would fight the European powers rather
lhan abandon her territorial claims.
JAPAN CANNOT mcrDr.
LONDON. April z7-The final decision
OF the British Government 90 refrain from
medaling with the Eastern question as
regards China and Japan, has been taken
upon the advice, strongly put. OF the
British diplomats in PeNn and Toxic
who nave been asked by the Government
~ report their views and observations |
II Is likely, as the situation now appears.
that the conditions of the treaty of no,ce |
When seen with unprcIuqiccd eyes. will !
snow that japan has won t0mpietc yfc-
tory, not only by force of arms. but I'm
the nold of diplomacy as Wei.
lhe reports which were made after the |
'hlncse New Year indicated that japan !
was determined 10 dictate in lekin terms |
iar more rigorous than those cxacted |
at Shimonseh. Lord Kimberly. Score I
tary OF state for Foreign Affairs. has re- |
ccivcd assurances from the I;ritish rep- /
rescntativea in Toxic that the present |
Japanese Ministry are experiencing their /
last days OF existence as composite |
podN The British agent expresses his J
belief that the conditions Of the treaty
or peace as has already been published. |
al He"pahle OF reduction in respect Of
ul'i eNacuons, and that the minimum of
ihe Japanese claims is vastly greater
'u"h h'lore the war, when, as matter
OF tacJ an accession Of territory WAS
me chief aim of the Mikado's Govern
ment j. represented 10 the Foreioo
ONCE by the British agent at Toxic thar
Count Ito, the president of the Japanese
'ounch or Ministers, will be unable 10
govern much longer. owing TO the tactics
of the party Of the opposition i'm the
biet' I'M rejecting war measures and re-
fusing supplies, virtually bringing the I
legislative machinery TO a standstill Al
though The complete success Of the war.
with the consequent revision of the exist
ing treaties. has greatly subdued this
spirit thtre Is no doubt that the ITO |
party Will be overthrOWn il they acccde
20 the damands OF Russia
What may happen if they oppose these
demands is matter OF sdil graver
doubt.
THE PARTITION OF CHINA INEVITABLE.
Lord Kimberly and his colleagues take
the same view of the situation as that
which Niscount Curzon. NJ. H., outlined on
the eve OF the war-that If the Ito Min
istry should fan. IL would be a genuine
calamity, not only 10 Japan. but TO the
European powers The British Govern
ment ascribes the early and successful
close OF the war 10 The tact and capaci-
ty Of Count Ito. IN spite of the ciam0r
OF vast majority OF the people of Ja-
pan, who are siill practically Insisting J
that Japanese troops shall occupy pekiu.
In view OF this feeling. the British and
other European representatives I'm China |
and Japan have advised the Government
that any proposal that Japan surrender |
any part of the ceded territory. at the
bidding Of The European powers. whether |
such cession should ultimately be neces-
safy or not, y <0uld bee likely 10 je0pardize
the japanese Constitution. which occur
renee would inevitably undo the greater
part OF the progressive work which has
been done in Japan within the last quar-
ter Of a century. Inquiries on this SUBJ