The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1895-05-06
WARsHlPs MAKE FOR CHEFoO.
Russia Has Eight IT, .e, and More
Arc Expected.
China Has Positively Ratified
japan Makes Concessions.

CHEFOO, May 1.-THE warships OF
several Of the powers are fast assem-
bling here. Already eight Russian war
ships, including three torpedo boats,
have gathered here, and more are ex-
pected.
In addition, another British, French
and American and two German warships
have arrived.
TIEN-TSIN, May 6-The Chinese
peace ENJOYS have left Taku for Chefoo.
where the ratifications Of the treaty Of
peace arranged between China and
Japan are to be ex changed.
1t is reported that Ii Hung Chang has
been degraded.
YOKOHAMA, May 6.-No official noti-
fication has been received here Of the
ratification by the Emperor Of China Of
the treaty Of peace arranged between
China and Japan. But reports from
many sources confirm the statements
that the treaty has been ratified
Count Myogi. Secretary-Generalt to the
japanese Council of Minister'S has ar
rived at Port Arthur. and will proceed
to Chefoo. where the Publications of the
treaty of peace are to be exchanged.
Frequent Cabinet meetings. which are
are being held at kioto.
The Japanese Privy Council and the
head officials OF the Government have
been hurriedly summoned to Kioto In
order to attend a meeting tomorrow at
headquarters.
TOULON. May 6-The French cruisers
6fax and Cecille will accompany the
French cruisers Tage and Suchet to
IN Hov
yesterday with ammunition and provi-
sions.
PARIS, May 6-The Japanese Minister
here has informed the Minister OF For
eign Affairs, NJ. Hanotaux. that, de-
Serrins to the friendly advice Of France.
Russia and Germany. japan has re-
nounced Its claim Of the permanent pos
session Of the Liao-Tung peninsula. in
GLIDING Port Arthur.
ST. PETERSBURG. May 6.-The Jour
nal de St. Petersburg says that Japan.
in conformity with the advice of Russia.
France and Germany. renounces her
claims to the possession of Feng-Tien.
BERLIN, May 6.-The japanese Gov
eminent has informed the Government
Of Germany that. in accordance with
the advice of the powers. Japan has re-
linquished her claim to the Liao-Tung
peninsula, under the treaty Of Shimono-
seki.
WASHINGTON. May 6.-The Chinese
Foreign Office cables that John W. Fos-
ter left Pekin for home. going by way
Of Tien Tsin and Shanghai. This would
take him to Chefoo. which is between
the points mentioned. On Wednesday,
when the negotiations eliminate.
Ii Hung Chang remains at Pekin sc
that Mr.. Foster. who has been in con-
ference with the Emperor and the For
eign once, will act with Viceroy Lii
son ir representing China.
Il Another official cablegram to a diff
ferent quarter gives information thai
the Emperor OF China has ratified the
, treaty. The information IL so positive
as to be beyond question. 1t clears VI
many contradictory statements from
unofficial sources as to whether thu
Emperor had or had not ratified.
The ratification OF the Chinese Empe
ror brings China and Japan to d fina
accord, SO that it remains only fol
Japan to settle with Russia and othe
protesting powers 1t also makes Ger
tain that the armistice which runs unit
Wednesday, the same day fxedV TO
the exchange of notifications. will not b'
followed by japanese advance Oh
Pekin.
Officials say that the gathering Of for
eign warships at Chefoo is less belly
erent than would appear on the surface
1t had been arranged that the diplomat
Of European countries should hold
conference at Chefoo. and the vessel
are said to be a part Of this gathering
although the strength OF the RusSia
feet shows she means to be prepare
for emergencies.
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