Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-30

WASHINGTON, March 30.-Thr news that
an unconditional armisticc had been de-
clared by the emperor OF Japan was CON
flrmcd at the Japanese legation here,
where it was stated that IA Cablegram to
this effect had been received from the
homo government.
China made the offer of the armistice
and the peace plCnipotcrtiary of Japan
was empowered ny the emperor to accept
it without condition. This was done in
view of the 'uncxprctcd event" that hap
pened-viZ. the attempted assassination of
Lii Hung Chang.
The armiStice, Minister kurino Of the
japanese legation said, will he in effect till
the peace negotiations are concluded. Aft
Or meeting of the Tcacc ambassadors had
haAn decided on China requested
laration of an armistire, hut this request
had not been acted upon fAvorably Ivy ia
pan. His government. Minister kurino
said, had not been inclined to stop warliko
operations except on certain conditions.
These conditions are not known, but it
is suggested that probably the occupation
of Taku might have been one. Japan wish
ing something rs n guarantee of the will
ingncsS and CarnCStnC~S of the Chinese
for an amicablr settlement of the war
China evidently could not arrive at u
conclusion to pgrvC to the stipulutiunS de
mandrd 10y Japan. and the attempt ON
the life of the Chinese peace cmba>Sadur
solved the problem for the time being
and hostiltirS will I've suspended There
will be IL" withdrawal of the Japanese
troops from Chinese territory, however
Can the Nrmi>tiC:. lie Enforced:
The power of the Japan, st government
10 execute the armistirC will now be nut
To a critical test. The military power of
Japan, in the judgment of Intelligent oh
servers, has almost outstripprd the civil
power during the war This has caused
serious concern, as it has bccn feared that
the military element, backed by the war
spirit among the people would NOT submit
to an armisticc even IL the civil authori-
ties ordered one.
To meet this emergency n change of ar
my commanders was recently made There
had been three army corps. operating in
different campaigns. and each under u
general of supreme authority over his par
ticular campaign.
About three weeks ago, in authorization
of the armisticr, Prince kumatScc was
created commander in-rhrf over all the
armies. The purpus, of this step WAS to
concentrate all the aut hority in ono man
in close touch with the imperial house
by simultaneous cessation of huStilitics
by tho three armies.
1t now remains to he seen whether
Prince kumatScc can execute the i'm
pcrtant commission given to him The
splendid discipline shown hy the army
during the war gives assurance that there
will be Immediate acVuirscrncu Ivy the
military, and yet Prince kumatSco has to
contend himself against u war spirit in
famed by many Victories
1t has been said that an armiStiCc would
be so unpopular among the people and
soldicry that it would assure the political
retirement of JapanS two chief states
men-Count Ito and Nisrount Mutsu-
who have served as peace ENJOYS.
The full text Of the cable received mt tho
Japanese legation regarding the armisticr
is as follows:
On the opening of the negotiation the
Chinese plcnipotcntiary proposed armis-
ticc. which the japanese government was
willing to accept on certain conditions.
While this negotiation was going ON the
untoward event happened on the person
of the Chinese plcniputontiary. His mai
esty the emperor. in view of this unhappy
occurrence, commended the Japanese plcn-
ipOtcntiariCs to consent to Temporary
armisticc without conditions. This was
communicated to the Chinese plcnipotcn.
tiary."
How the Chinc-e Received the News.
The declaration Of an armi>tiCc was
most welcome news to the Chinese lega-
ton. although it was accepted with the
stolidity and passive Iii entity which arc
characteristic of the race
Minister Yang Gu had received no OFF
cial communication from China nor from
the state department. and under these cir
cumstanccS he asked to bo excused from
discussing the matter. The numerous
suit of the legation, comprising many sec
retaries, attaches and translators, were ev-
identity glad that the tedious and diScour-
aging struggle was ut an end. They dis
cussed its effects upon their countrymcn
at home.
There was some doubt rs to the mean
ing of the term unconditional armistice
although this was accepted rs meaning
that recent events, including probably tho
shooting of Prince Ii, had induced the en-
voys to agree to an armsticc before agree
ing exactly on the terms of peace.
1t is felt that the arrangement of these
terms will still he difficult task. The
feeling in the interior of China, where the
direct effects of the war have not been felt,
is very strong against ccssion of terri
tory. Moreover. the payment of cash in.
eemnity will necCSsitate the imposition of
heavy taxes on the people and consequent
depression.
These considerations, together with tho
direct losses nj.
commercial e. ...l-
attic that the ii .. ,,,,t 81 t.u u
it beyond mchtiu, M lie difficulties in
the way of n restoration of commerce and
international prosErrity
Much Excitement at Picking.
PEKING. March 3O-Further excite
ment has been caused in this city by the
reports of Japanese advances on Shanhai-
kwan and the island of Formosa and the
attempt to asSassinate Lii Hung Chang at
Simonoseki. 1t is said that Ii Hung
Chang is now able to continue the peace
negotiations, though he still remains
much disturbed by the attempt upon his
life, The japanese officers are now very
watchful to prevent any further trouble
Had it not been for the assault upon the
Chinese DleniDOtcDtiary the npgOtiatiOns