The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-04-21
Semi-OmciaI Intimation that the
Agreement Between China and
Japan Must BE Revised.
GERMANS ALSO PROTESTING
BRITISH INCLINED TO FAVOR TERMS
OF THE PEACE CONVENTION.
Comment OF the Press on the Subject-s
Oriental Diplomacy Praised by
veteran mt Washington.

ST. PETERSBURG, April 20-The news
papers here are unanimous in disappearing
the conditions for the conclusion of peace
between China and Japan. They are OPP
posed to the Japanese acquiring territory on
the mainland of China. The Novoe vremya
declares that Russia cannot tolerate the
cession of territory north OF the Gulf OF
Pe-Chi-Li, adding: Japan may have Wei
Hai-Wei and any territory in the SOUTH
A revision of the treaty by the European
powers is necessary, as we believe that
Great Britain inclines to a separate under
standing with JAPAN Finally the Novoe
vremya says emphatically: "Rpssia cannot
allow Japan to acquire the 'Liao Tung
peninsula" The newspaper mentioned
then urges prompt and vigorous action
the part of Russia. The Novosti favors the
summoning of European conference to-
consider the treaty, but doubts their soli-
darity. The Sviet demands that Russia
annex Manchuria as far as the natural
mountain boundaries and portion OF Corets
with Port Lazareff as compensation for the
gains of Japan.
The strong protests of the press against
the Japanese annexing the Lao Tung
peninsula are fully indorsed by the Rus
sian government Much irritation is ex-
pressed at the reported change of Great
Britain in favor of Japan, az icing calcu-
lated to paralyze for a tine a common
agreement between the powers which is es-
sential to the exercise of pressure upon
Japan 1t is semi-officially stated that there
| is no truth in the story, which was put
In circulation from Washington that Rus
sia is fully aware OF and gives secret but
hearty approval of the conditions OF peace
exacted from China by Japan. 1t Is further
stated that the story was probably cir
culated in order to mislead China. Russia,
according to the semi-official utterances.
does not approve of the treaty of Shimon-
oseki and, acting under agreement with the
powers, will protect her interests even if
England holds aloof.
Comments of the German Press.
Copyright, 1895, by the Associated Press.)
BERLIN, April 20.-The treaty of peace
between China and Japan is unfavorably
criticised in leading political circles, and
the sending of two additional German war
ships-the Kaiser and the Princess Wilhel-
mina-to the far East is generally ap-
proved. The Kreuz Zeitung, referring to the
dispatch of the two war ships to reinforce
the German squadron in Chinese waters.
says: Let us salute this measure as the
beginning Of a radical change in our trans
oceanic politics.
The vossische zeitung declares that Ger
many's place, while observing strict neu-
trality must be on the side OF japan.
The North German Gazette. this after
noon, asserts that there is ground for
the fears expressed in some quarters that
Germany would intimate her intention not
to interfere in the settlement of the terms
of peace arrived at between China and ia
pan, even before the powers have an
fhe he Ndrh German
remarks, the government Is fully alive to
the grave danger which viii might arise for
consequence of the new order of things in
eastern Asia. Germany's interests are SO
ffaG
be guilty of serious neglect If il were not
firmly determined to push our claims to ths
The Cologne Gazette this evening says
that in view of the pressure being exer-
Japan Germany, at the beginning of March.
enjoined the Japanese government to be
moderate in the terms demanded for peace.
urging that the cesson of territory uDon
the mainland of China would be especisiy
calculated to induce the intervention OF
that when it was shown by the published
terms of peace that Japan was not disposed
to follow Germany's advice steps were i'm
mediately taken to establish an accord
with the powers, and a complete agree
ment has been reached with Russia ana
sia and France, according TO the Cologne
Gazette. will now take steps to protect
their interests in eastern Asia. The ques-
ton OF territorial changes will be first kept
in view against Japan's desire to bind
order to be able to shut Off China entirely
from Europe. In case of need. 1T is also
sasrH to avert ii. in good time any injury to their
interests. It is added, however, that Ger
fhe frts Wsuf of her military prowess on cond
tion that German interests are not injured
England VIII Not Interfere.
NEW YORK, April 2o-The Worlds spe-
cial cable from London says: Lord Rose
berry has only come twice to London in the
past fortnight, both times to attend Cabinet
councils called to consider the Eastern
question. So far as can be judged by the
tone of the official newspapers, the British
government does not mean to interfere with
the Japanese demands. The opposition
press is no less pacific in tone.
The Times expresses what Is no doubt the
exact situation in this statement: The
uia Of the world ieV viii III wa watch the progress .,
events with attention and -&ie,
sy For the .o present 0,ss, at ,esli al
ousies to give the Japanese any serious
uneasiness. When the precise terms of the
diplomacy will probably make some show
of taking them into consideration. But *
will, to listen tc diplomatic exhortations. ir
is difficult to conceive that any enecuve IN
reference with their plans need be serious
ly apprehended. From expressions in the
leading journals of the continent, outside
of Russia, it is evident that Germany. Aus
tria and France recognize the faulty or any
attempt TO deprive Japan OF what she de-
mands. Russia alone continues TO protest
The hopeiessness of concerted action by the
European powers is acknowledged. even
in the French press, and there is a general
agreement that no single power could pre-
aAs to loan of fso,oOo.ooo financial au-
thorities in London say 1t could only be
placed at per cent, mortgaging China
revenue to the lenders. The annual inter-
est charges on such a loan would be f2l00,
600. China has now free customs revenue
OF only about e., 2,5O0.000 The opening of adj
ditional treaty ports would largely increase
conceded
the treaty, China will get the money with
out serious difficulty. Lenders will demand
that the mortgaged revenues shall be adj
ministered by Europeans.
ORIENTAL DIPLOMACY.