The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-04-12
0blecting to the Hard Terms
Imposed Upon China.
THEsETsRms oEFlNITELYKNowN
Port Arthur. as Well as Formasa. to
BE Annexed 10 Japan.
Three Hundred Million Taels the In.
demnity-MoSr Important or All.
TN. Interior of China Is 10 la
Thrown Open 60 Commerce..

Washington City. April ff.-An unnais-
taxable threat against Japan made by
Russia In = short notice tn its sefni-af-
neial organ. Move Nremya. has caused
much surprise in diplomatic circles hero.
IL was supposed that Russia had good
understanding with Japan as 10 the
terms OF the peace. that there was an
entire agreement upon the propositions
touching Korean independence the ac-
QUESTION by Japan OF Formosa and Fort
Arthur and the eNaction OF an inaemni-
". As 20 Great Britain. II has all along
been understood that she was the emo
power that was disposed TO resist ag-
gressions. and would only be prevented
from actual interference through inshii-
fty to secure the cooperation OF Russia
IN such a movement.
Vancouver. r. C. April 1.-THE foliow-
Ing mail aivices have been received by
the steamer Empress OF Japan. All IL
confusion in the city of Peking and the
situation threatens 10 culTainata in a
pantc. Scores Of cowarsily officers fear
ing the approach OF the Japanese army
are applying for leave to visit sick and
aged PARENTS. The government has re-
fused them all
Two American ladies were walking on
Legation street, I'm Peking when they
were assaulted ny soldiers. while the ma
tive guard posted on the street for no.
lice protection looked on and grinnea. The
they managed 10 free themselves and ran
into the house OF the Russian legation
close by. The soldiers Who assaulted the
ladies were afteTwari caught and almost
beatent 10 death by the angry husbands
Of the women. The Picking authorities
have allowed she two ladies assaulted n
have a guard OF Russian soldiers 10 ac-
company them in their walks
PARTICULARS Of an attack by pirates on
the camp OF two young F-encsrnen near
Thainguyan are given. Messrs. Hearie
and Sabot were engaged IN experimenting
the construction of a telegraph line be-
tween Chonoi and Thafnxlrsan. Hearle
was on horseback and Ssalbos IN a ricksha.
There were thirty In the party. Suddenly
the pirates made their appearance and
surrounded the party, demanding their
surrender Sahot refused and he and tho
guards fred The FIRE was returned.
HearIe was killed by a shot in the neck
and nearly all os the iaborers fell mortal
iy wounded. Sabot was seized alive and
carried OFT.
The Buddhist priests have heen expeli-
ed from Fornlosa by order OF the Emperor
Of Japan. owing TO numerous Chinese
spies being captured disguised as mem-
bers of that fraternity. Other provinces
are TO follow Formosas lead. The Budd-
hist church threatens 10 fnfiict punish
ment in retaliation similar to exoonrnuni-
cation.
washinton City April fi.--An authori-
tative statement OF the terms Of the peace
being negotiated between japan and
China has been secured from Official
sources. The statement Ii made In order
20 clear mp much misapprehenston arising
from speculation. The terms are as fol-
lows:
Farst-'The independence Of Korea
Second-permanent eesslon OF the Island
Of Forfnosa 10 Japan.
Third-1An indemnity of 3eo o00.G 600 taels.
Four,th--permanent occupation of Port
Arthur and immediate contiguous terri
tory.
Fifth--A new treaty opening the inte-
rfor of China TO commerce.
The money indemnity is expressed In
Chinese taes snssi cad Of japanese yen.
The tse Is In reality weight instead OF
a coin IL IS considered silver money.
While at the face value of si.s3 the in
demufiy would be equivalent 10 s3ss 900 600
in silver. 2 is said s1e actual value
would be between s2i0.c9.o0o and s290,-
10000 in gold. The bfsh term "a TO mo
new treaty includes various trade fea-
rivers There Is no demand for terri
tory on the mainland outside Of PORT
Arthur and It's contiguous surroundings.
London April 1.-THE Times has dis
patch from Peking that the officials In
ths Chinese capital are largely ignorant
OF the situation In respect td japan Tho
Manchu people strongly resent the idea
OF ccziing Manchufia to Japan. The
former war faction IL stiil strong and
there is danger of creating dissatisfaction
among the people. This faction would not
yield to Japan. but fears that resistance
is impossible.