New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-04-23
RUSSIA'S MENACING MOVE.
HER NAVAL OFFICERS AND CREWS IN
JAPAN ORDERED ABOARD
THEIR SHIPS


THEIR SHIPS.
TIE wARsHIPS TO BE READY TO SAIL oN
TWELVE HOURS NOTICE-JAPAN SAYS THE
TRADE CONCESSIONS OBTAINED FROM
CHINA ARE OPEN TO ALI. TREATY
POwERS-THE MIKADo's PROC
LaMATION on THE CLOS
ING or THE WAR
London April 22-"The Times's' correspondent
IN Kobe says that the leave of all the officers of
the Russian warshps. both at Kobe and at Naga-
saki. has been stopped and the crews are con-
fned - their vessels: and that the Russian ls-
CATION has instructed the commanders to be ready
to sail at twelve hours notice.
A dispatch from Toxic TO the Central News
saws that, in view of the various European
misstatements and Misrepresentation in re-
gard To- the Chno-Ja panese treaty Of peace.
The government affirms that the commercial con-
cessious obtained by Japan We're not exclusive,
but extend to all treaty Powers Japan secured
these privileges for the general good of all coun-
tries and therefore expects her efforts to meet
with friendly appreciation.
The Central News correspondent in Toxic
saws that Ito Miyoji has been appointed special
envoy to China for the purpose of exchanging
the ratfcations.
The japanese Legation here has not been in
formed Of any joint action contemplated by
European Powers. 1t IS denied by the officials
that Great Britain is negotiating independently
with Japan for commercial advantages.
The Central News correspondent in Toxic tele
graphs summary of an imperial proclamation
issued to-day 10 the japanese people The En-
peror saws he is convinced that the peace con-
cuded at SimOnoseN will promote the national
prosperity which has ever been his highest aim
The glorious result of the war had been achieved
by the harmonious efforts Of the whole Nation
The Ministers. the Army. the Navy and the peo-
pies representatives in the Diet had done every
thing in their power to make Japan strong and
ready II realize the Emperor's aspirations. They
had omitted nothing in perfeCting the plans of
national defence. The soldiers and sailors of the
Empire had won everlasting glory by their be-
havior abroad. They had advanced and fought
unmindful Of winters bitter cold and summers
blazing heat. and they had triumphed everywhere
They had earned a worldwide reputation for disci-
pline and humanity. No praise was too high for
their loyalty and valor and the glory both had
added 10 the Empire.
Al the same time much remained TO be done in
the march toward higher civilization. IL was 10
be hoped that the loyal subjects OF the Empire
would realize this and would guard against the
dangers Of vanity and concet They should cult
vate a spirit of modesty and humility, and strive
10 perfect their military defences. although with
out going TO the extremes Of national armament
They should promote education ana seek 70 Kno"
the refinements-but not the effemlnaCy-of lie.
The Emperor rebukes sharply those. who In the
intoxcaton Of victory. seem inclined To Insult
friendly Powers and COmpliCate the Empires for
eign relations Now that the breaches Of faith
have been repented of. the exchange OF the treaty
ratifcations should mark the beginning Of a
period of forgiveness and friendship. Every en-
deavor should be made TO live in peace and good
will with the nations or the earth
The Emperor closes the proclamation with the
statement that strict Obedience 10 his wishes as
Indicated in this document. will be eXactei from
all his subjects
Berlin. April 22-The Cologne Gazette" says
that the Chinese loan Of 80 600 900 marks. at per
cent which has been concluded with a syndicate
Of German bankers is merely provincial trans
action. which was arranged some time ago by the
Viceroy OF Nankin.
The Chinese Government has opened negota
tions for indemnity loan OF t25.OOO,0OO with
syndicate Of British. German and French bankers
The Gazette" says that the German. French
and Russian Ministers in Toxic have addressed
identical notes TO the japanese Government
protesting in A friendly but energetic manner
against the terms OF peace.
Washington. April 22.-The reports from St
Petersburg and London that Russia is dssatis-
fed with the terms OF peace between China and
Japan and purposes f0rcibly interfering 10 pre-
vent Japan occupying any Of China's soil are di-
recty in conflict with information received here
from the highest sources II til"S" l'pDi - W.
true Russias position. II is said, is ineXplicaDle
Tor Russia a. well as the other Powers. has been
fully aware of the several propositions contained
in the treaty. For this reason much surprise is
expressed al the reicration Of reports mat japan
purposes occupying large slice OF Chinere terri
tory. and tha, Russia and other European coun-
tries are determined that she shall not.
Russia, Il * well understood in the East mas
for many years purpOsed extending her great 81
berian military railway down - Port lazcIeH ID
Northeastern CoIea on tn Yellow Sea. She can
a.
England Il is stated will oppose any extension oI
the road into Corea. inasmuch as the treaty ne
gotated be ween the two countries ten years ago
provided that England would renOunce her occu-
patton of P0rt Hamilton. with the understanding
that Russia would not possess herself OF any part
o. Corean territory II Russia. therefore, secures
Corea's consent - push her line OF railway
through the Her\ Kingdom TO Port l-azeffH
she will have either 10 obtain Englands consent
or violate a treaty engagement win that country -
To antagonize Japan At this Juncture'
quently would he 70 lose a friend in the East at
the ver, time when one is most needed ana -
create an enemy instead.