The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-01-16
New Civil Government to Be Estab-
Iished, Railways Constructed and
Mines Put in Operation.
NO LEASE YET NEGOTIATED
FRESH EVIDENCE THAT GERMANY
AND RUSSIA ARE IN ACCORD.
The New Chinese Ambassadors Re-
ceptiOn at BerIin--Events OF a
s. Week in the "FafherIand."
tcopyright, 1898, BY the Associated Press)

Copyright 1898. by the Associated Press)
BERLIN, Jan. 15.-Twice during the past
week Emperor William called unannounced
at the Russian embassy and had long con-
versations with Count V on Osten-Sacken,
the Russian ambassador. 1t is learned on
good authority that the conversations were
solely on the far Eastern questions. The
Emperor is uncertain as to Japan's future
steps in regard to China and Corea, and
Count Won Osten-Sacken, on the strength
of recent St Petersburg information, was
able to enlighten his Majesty fully on the
subject. The entente with Russia continues
undisturbed. The Gar, in lengthy per-
sonal letter, explained to Emperor William,
shortly after the seizure of Port Arthur,
of Russia's intentions and plans regarding
Manchuria and north China.
The correspondent of the Associated
Press learns that the whole of transcau-
casia, including the big province of Tur-
kestan, will shortly be placed under the
control of a governor general, probably
Russian grand duke, who will have practi-
caly unlimited military administrative
powers. 1t is believed that by such meas
ure the welfare of the population of 25,0OO,-
900 souls, inhabiting a territory separated
from the central government by thousands
of miles, can be better assured.
The changed relations between China and
Germany are strikingly shown in the fact
that the new Chinese ambassador, who has
just arrived, is accredited to Berlin only,
and not to several courts, as heretofore,
and his corps of secretaries and attaches
has been increased from six to thirty. The
existing commercial treaty with China will
be retained, although in an interview Am
bassador Guehlhnan said: by the desire
of both countries some notifications will
be negotiated. Generally speaking, Ger
many is satisfied with the old treaty, but
she desires certain improvements in regard
to the admission of German ironware,
lamps, notions, ETC., while China wishes
better terms in regard to the duty on teas"
The ambassador is delighted with his re-
ception by Baron Won Bulow, the minister
for foreign affairs, which has confirmed the
statement that the relations between China
and Germany are excellent notwithstand
ing the seizure of Kiaochau bay.
The colonial Office is preparing civil adj
ministration for Kiaochau, and the German
consul Stebel at Shanghai, is organizing a
provisional administration. The first re-
port is anxiously awaited. 1t is intended
that the customs and internal service Off
Gals at Kiaochau shall be Germans versed
in both Chinese and English so that the
commercial interests of the port may be
better promoted. The bill asking for APP
preparations for the expenses of the Chi
nese expedition cannot be presented until
the next Reichstag meets.
The German war ships Deutschland and
Getion, under command of Prince Henry
of Prussia, have passed Perrin on their
way to China, and signaled all well on
board.