New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-14
JAPAN'S TERMS TO CHINA.
Restriction of Var and Strict Neu-
traLity Essential.

Paris. Feb. l3-The Japanese Legation here
to-day gave out the text Of a long cable message
from Toxic defining Japan's attitude toward the
proclamation OF the neutrality Of China which
was announced there to-day. 1t says China
should observe strict neutrality. and also lays
down the following principles:
First-The belligerents are morally bound to
reduce 10 a minimum the area OF war To this
end the war operations should be geographically
limited
should be reduced much as possible, and the
should be confined 10 Japan and Russia ia
order TO prevent general coniagration-
Third-It Is OF the utmost Importance that or
der be preserved throughout the interior OF
China and at the treaty ports. Therefore, japan
has instructed her minister at Pekins 10 urge
upon Prince Ching that China scrupulously OBJ
serve neutrality, maintain order and refrain
from furnishing supplies 10 the belligerents.
China should also keep sufficient garrisons at
Shan-Hai-kwan and other strategic points 10
prevent a breach Of neutrality. and see that all
territory except Manchuria is free from war
Under the foregoing conditions Japan win re-
spect Chinas neutrality.
Berlin. Feb 13-The Imperial Chancellor.
Count Won BUlow. I'm the "Reichsanzeiger.' the
governments official organ to-day issued the
following proclamation:
In consequence Of the official declaration Of
war between the imperial government Of Rus
STA and the imperial government Of Japan, II De
comes the duty OF every one IN the German En-
pire and in the empires colonies. and also Of
Germans residing abroad, TO observe IN all their
relations the strictest neutrality.
Details Of prohibitions contained in the British
and some other declarations Of neutrality
omitted The officers OF the Crown are charged
10 see that neutrality IS enforced.
The German government has been Informed
that neither Russia nor Japan opposes in prin-
ciple Secretary Hays proposal in regard 10
China The Foreign Office. in exchanging views
with other Cabinets. finds also that all the pow
ers are inclined 10 the same views. each how
ever. being concerned as TO the form IN which
these should be expressed and the precise pre-
cautions that ought 10 be taken.
GERMANS FEAR YELLOW PERIL"
The position OF the German government re-
specting the Russo-Jspanese war is well defined.
Il f. exact neutrality in act but IN sentiment II
is sympathetic toward Russian predomnance in
China rather than japanese predominance there.
The common talk in ministerial quarters is
that this is not simple contest for territory in
Corea or Manchuria. but rather a combat OF
civilizations and Of race ideals. and II one must
choose between the white and the yellow. Ger
many stands by the white.
The government here IS conscious that Russia
has not acted wisely and that Japan has suffi-
Gent reasons for making war. and especially
that after the ChIno-Japanese War in 1894
Japan was advised TO give up Port Arthur and
that Russia took possession OF this place. Ger
many recognizes also that other powers have
cause for complaint in that Russia did not keep
her promise 10 evacuate Manchuria, and among
these powers is Germany. which now holds opin-
ions Identical with those OF the United States
concerning the open door" The Foreign Ofice
has this week expressed this view TO the State
Department at Washington, but beyond these
considerations there are, according TO very
high German official, greater considerations OF
craftsmanship which prompt Germany to with
hold its sympathy from Japan and TO hope that
Russia viii not be vanquished.
A CHINESE ARMY A MENACE
japanese victory is believed by this official 20
mean that japanese influence would be SUI
preme in China, and that the cry would go up
Asia for the Asiatics" He believes also that.
territorially and economically, Great Britain,
Germany and the United States would, in the
event OF Japan's winning be expelled from the
East. In Germany there Is foreseen a state OF
affairs when Japan shall have trained several
million Chinese soldiers and sailors and in
spired them GOrdon's army inspired by
successful and thoughtful leadership.
The yellow peril" is accepted In Germany as
a substantial Tact 1t is believed that japanese
mutation has already resulted In injuring Ger
many's trade in the Far East
London. Feb. 13.-The reports regarding Brit
Ssh delay in answering Secretary Hays note on
the subject OF China have created surprise here.
II pointed out that the rs7te was only pre-
sented a few days ago and that the British gov
eminent already has communicated what Is re-
Earded as tantamOunt 10 an answer. This, IL is
understood here. expresses complete agreement
on broad lines with Secretary Hays proposition.