New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-04-26


PEKING TO THE TREATY.
London. April 25-"The Morning Post" has
this dispatch from St Petersburg:
Japan has replied to the Joint protests ot
Russia, France and Germany she declares
that II she should yield she would be exposed to
the danger Of uprising OF the people. who are
30 elated over their victories that they would
no, consent 20 any concessions This reply does
not affect Russias attitude. She adheres firmly
to her demands
The Morning Posts correspondent in Berlin
hints that Germany possibly will propose 70 oc-
cupy Wei-Tiai-Wci some other Chinese rOrt. in
Japan's interest. until China shall pay the war
Indemnity.
The Daily Newss" correspondent in Vienna
SAYS
Russia asks japan to evacuate Corea or grant
her an ice-free harhor Japan disclaims the
riCht - give away Corean territory. while the
King says his authority would suffer If such
thing should be done. Toxic kilograms received
in Vienna assert that when the Mikaco and
the Chinese Emperor meet the King OF siam
also will be present and quadruple alliance or
Japan. China. Siam and Corea Will be formed
The News's' correspondent in Paris says the
extra vessels Of the French squadron in Chinese
waters have been ordered home. but they may
receive orders at Saigon 10 sail for Madagascar.
The Standard" has this dispatch from Berlin:
The conviction in well-informed quarters is that
Japan will prefer 70 fight Russia rather than
of Germany in that event IS much discussed.
The fact that all the German warships are as
ssmbling near Corea and the Pe-Chi-li Coast
Goes not look like strictly diplomatic interview
ton The steel cruiser Princess Wilhelm Will
sail for the East tomorrow.
The Central News correspondent in Shanghai
sends this dispatch:
a Picking telegram says there is crisis. there.
Some Of he generals favor war and the csnsors,
who object to Iii Hung Chang and the treaty
negotiated by him. contend that the yielding of
territory ought to diminish the indemnify The
ratification is uncertain The officials will leave
the decision to the Emperor II the treaty be
ratified trouble in the army is likely. II is re-
uorted that Formosa will not be ceded hut only
the Pesccd0res. The new ports have been Chanced
to Chung-K King Hang-ChOw, Soo-Chow and ShI-
She
The Central News correspondent In Toxic says
that the japanese Government IS watching with
keen interest the course Of the European Powers
resrding the Simonoseld treaty. He finds that
the japanese diplomats are not particularly APP
prehensive Of the outcome The refusal Of Eng
land 10 act IN concert with Russia. Germany
and France has encouraged the japanese to BE-
Nave that no strong single policy can be agreed
on hv the countries which feel that their in
terests in the East are threatened by tn" terms
OF the peace. Germany is though, to be only
half-hearted in her cooperation with France ana
Russia If such cooperation has been assured.
Much confidence IS felt in the assurance Of good
feeling given by Great Britain and tina United
States
The last dispatches from 81. Petersburg are
hardly in harmony with the sanguine views heid
In Toxic Prince Uch;omOky who accompanies
the present Car en- his tour in the East, has
written a long communication 70 the Mosco"
.'Viedonost!" explaining the threatening feat
ures OF the situation In the Orient. He declares
that Russian intervention is inevitable. 1t would
laCf he
allow japan 10 menace Russia s interests in East
Asia. as is contemplated in the Simonoseki
treaty He expresses the fear that b.oodshed
will be necessary before Japan's aggressive spirit
can be checked He regards the japanese as
intoxicated with the completeness Of their VIC
tory and determined TO force upon the rest OF
the world policy which all nations having great
interests in East Asia must Illustrate by peace
full means if possible but otherwise by the
sword. ~
In commenting upon these opinions the "Viedo-
rnosti' saws that If England persists in support
ing Japan against other European Powers, Rus
sa will retaate by opening the Painirs ques-
ton.
The Central News correspondent In Rome says
re learns from good authority that Austria ana
Italv have decided not 10 interfere in the East
and will not take part in any European Congress
convoked TO revise the terms of peace
Sir Henry II. Howorth. NJ p, has written
letter 10 The Times" in which he declares that
il IS 10 the interest OF England TO formulate
n the far East The Pal Mall Gazette APP
proves the ideas expressed by Sir Henry Howorth.
and adds: America has received many marks
~ resnect from China and Japan. and joint diplo-
matte action with the United states would pre-
vent stronger action on the part or others; our
stake upon every side OF the Pacific, in emma,
Canada and Australia ioroIoS US u iei'"'H pa
sive." . .,
The Times" IN an editorial on the reported
protest Of Russia, Germany ana france dsaii'St
the requirement by Japan Of any or the ChiheSr
mainland territory saws that the report VIII
arouse much interest in England. though per
hans the feeling predominating VIII be thaL OF
surprise with a mixture Of amusement inc
Times doubts the genuineness OF the protes';
but saws that II il be genuine, Russia IS entlteo
70 b. congratulated upon having achleVed
trIrroub OF diplomacy The fact that France and
Germany are so slightly interested In me ques.
ton however. makes it appear IKE game OF
bluff Though Japan Will possibly see t'i o"3I
80 her ,yisast course would probably be 10
WELD in order 70 avoid 4 mistake when might
have grave consequences 49,.
The standard" will say tomorrow that
Japans reply to the joint protest, although not
q definite refusal, is an emphatic non posSuhlus'
II discusses Frances and Germanys a sin,on
10 Russia and concludes that they are ihluc,iC"u
mainly hv A desire 10 be agreeable TO the CZaf'
The writer continues: Put, whatever the'r me
tives the coalition exists ana must De Iech .,'ass
with While paying al respect TO the proves,
capacltv and resources Of the japanese one reefs
like reminding them that the three allied towers
able to bring resis,es trr;,ory nat tbcv
acquired Thus. II the Powers remain resolut IT,
there will be only one course lot japan n''V
must rest content with the advantages 10 "hich
no objection is raised.
Cologne. April 25-The "Kolnische |eituhe
has a special dispatch from sien-Tsin which says
that Ii Hung Chang recently, In the course u an
interview with foreign diplomats expressed sur
,riso a. the large proportion Of the European
nress taking the side OF Japan. The Nlceroy ue-
clared that II would be a long time before JaPan
would hermit Europeans 10 share In her markets.
The "Zeitung" adds that all OF the Europeans
trading in the far East share the OPINION eA-
pressed by the returned Chinese envoy
THE PARIS OMNIBUS STRIKE SETTLED
Paris. April Z,-The omnibus strike has been set
ERA ,rhc coupany besides concedns several OF