Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-04-23
NO ALLIANCE FORMED
Japan's Official Statement Regarding thu
Treaty With China x
The MiIxado Entirely Satisfied With
the Principal Pofnts-An linz
perial Proclamation.

The following Is the text OF the state
ment issued by the japanese government
denying the reports that 1t has concluded
an offensive and defensive alliance with
China, and declaring that the commercial
advantages secured by Japan will also be
enjoyed by the other powers under the IA
vored nation treatment:
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. are reported to be cur
rent in Europe regarding the terms of the
Japo-Chinese treaty. 1t has been repre-
sented that Japan has secured two per
cent ad valorem duty on imports instead
of specified duty and has also formed an
offensive and defensive alliance with China
The commercial concessions obtained by
Japan beyond those already secured by the
treaty powers under the favored nation
clause comprise the right to navigate the
Yang Use Kiang to Chung King and also
the Woon Sung river and the canals lead
ing to 500 Chow and Hang Chow and the
right to import machinery and certain
goods duty free and to establish factories
These concessions are not exclusively to
Japan, they naturally extend to the Euro
pean powers in virtue of the favored ma
ton clause. In securing these privileges
for all Japan expects the approval of all
the powers.
The reported offensive and defensive al
lance does not exist"
horts the nation to moderation at the pres
ent juncture OF the country's history.
To Exchange Ratifcnttons.
Chief Secretary Itomiyoji of the foreign
office has been appointed Japanese plenipo-
Tertiary to exchange the ratifcations of
the peace treaty. He will proceed to Che
foo. where the exchange will be made. The
temporary headquarters of the emperor
will be transferred on April 27 from Hiro-
shima to Kioto.
An official dispatch says that Count Ito
president of the Japanese council Of minis
tiers, and Viscount Mutzu, the Japanese
minister for foreign affairs the two Off
Gals who negotiated the treaty Of peace
with Viceroy Lii Hung Chang, and his son.
Lord Ii. at Simmer cseki. were received in
audience by the emperor on their return to
Hiroshima.
The emperor said:
1.-THE principal points of the treaty are
entirely satisfactory and add much to the
glory of the empire. l am highly pleased
at the signal service rendered by you"
Jnpanese Imperial Proclamation.
The following imperial proclamation was
issued yesterday afternoon: Through peace
national prosperity is best promoted. I'm
fortunately. the rupture Of relations with
China forced upon US a war which, after
the lapse of ten months. is not yet ended.
During this period our ministers. in con-
cert with the army, navy and diet. have
done all in their power to further our aims
in obedience to our Instructions Our ar
dent desire, with the assistance of our sub
jects, in loyalty and sincerity, is to restore
peace, and thereby attain our ohJect-the
promotion OF national prosperity. Now
that peace Is negotiated and an armistice
proclaimed, a permanent cessation OF hos
tilities is near at hand The terms of peace
fixed by our ministers of state give US COM
Lotto tcf- Inn t1n
thus secured render the present fitting
time to declare to you, our good subjects
the object kept in our view and to enlight-
en- you as to the course of our future
policy
China Must be Respected.
I'VE are rejoced at the recent victories
which have enhanced the glory of our en-
pire. At the same time we are aware that
the end of the road which must be travers-
ed by the empire in the march of civiliza-
ton is still far distant and remains to be
attained We therefore hope. in common
with our loyal subjects, that We shall al
ways guard against observation-disclosures and
ever in a spirit Of modesty and humility,
strive to perfect our military defense with
out falling into extremes. In short, it is
our wish that the government and the
people shall work to a common end and
that our subjects of all classes strive. each
in his sphere, for the purpose Of laying
the foundation of permanent prosperity.
'It is hereby definitely made known that
no countenance will be given by US to such
as, through concert at the recent victories,
may offer insult to other states or injure
our relations with friendly powers. espe-
cially regards China. After the ex-
change Of the notifications of the treaty Of
peace friendship should be restored and
endeavors made to increase more than
ever before the relations Of good neigh
borhood. 1t is our pleasure that our SUBJ
jects pay due respect to these, our ex-
pressed wishes"
Japan Ratifes the Treaty.
A dispatch from Hiroshima, the temporary
headquarters of the Emperor Of Japan,
states that his majesty ratified the treaty
of peace with China on Saturday
The Japanese government has issued Q