New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-10


Washington, May 9.-Japan energies
from the recent diplomatic interchange
with the government Of the Chinese
Republic materially the gamer, despite
the fact that on q number Of points she
welded from the Incorporating atti-
tudc assumed in her original demands.
In some minor matters China has
gained through her protest, Of course,
but in her relations with the outside
world the Chinese have so largely de-
livered over to the Japanese their indie
pendence that in the future relations or
China with the European powers and
with the United States japan VIII oc-
cupy an almost dictatOrial position IN
matters Of Chinese foreign policy.
The precipitating cause Of Japan's
demands upon China was the bloody
victory won over the Germans in the
province Of Kiao-Chau. At the outset OF
the war with Germany Japan gave as
surances TO China that the permanent
ACQUISITION of Kiao-Chau was not in
tended by Japan, and that after the
treaty of peace with Germany the Kali
scr's former leasehold would be turned
back to China unincumbered
What China Grants.
Under the modified terms Of the de-
mands which China has now accepted
the republic has guaranteed 20 Japan
the opening OF Kiao-Chau Bay as
commercial port, the establishment Of
q japanese settlement in a locality 10
be designated by Japan, the establish
mcnt. if required by the European
powers and the United States, Of an
international settlement, and that ar
shall be made between the
japanese and Chinese governments dis
posing Of the public structures and
other properties OF the former German
occupants.
Japan points out that with great cost
Of life and Of money she wrested Kiao-
Chau from Germany and that her at
tack on the Teutonlc leasehold was
based upon a desire to remove the
menace of German influence 20 the
peace Of the Far East. The settlement
as modified seemingly has satisfied
China.
Concessions have been made for the
administration Of the courts in such
fashion that in litigation between sub
jects Of the two nations the Chinese
officials shall sit in judgment where the
defendant in the suit IS a Chinese and
the japanese where the defendant IS
a subject of Japan.
What China Refuses.
Another important concession made
by Japan in the accepted demands was
the withdrawal of the request for a
Joint administration OF the police.
This was one Of the demands which
them a surrender Of independence be-
yond the point TO which they felt they
could 90 while still preserving their
national self-respect.
China has been compelled to grant TO
the japanese, however, rights OF resi-
dence in South Manchuria, with practl-
cally unrestricted rights 10 acquire
property for any or all purposes. The
demands for the right to construct
railways, the right 70 supervise and
express consent to the negotiation of
loans with nations other than japan
has been reserved TO Japan. The Chi
ncse agree that hereafter they Will not
ALLEVIATE any portion Of their coast line,
and in this the japanese accept the
Chinese Interpretation of this restrlc-
tion.
Japan's demands that the Toxic gov
eminent be consulted before emma en-
cages political, financial or military
advisers is met with new agreement,
whereby China agrees al some future
day to send their military officers 20
Japan 20 make arrangements directly
with the japanese military authorities
either % purchase arms from Japan or
to establish AN arsenal in China under
joint management.
Religious Question Avoided.
The religious question was avoided.
Japan had sought the right to preach
throughout China. This demand was
Withdrawn and left for future discus
sion.
The dcbatable ground Of the Flu
KEN province. that portion Of China
most sought 10y outsiders for cXploita-
ton for overseas commercial purposes,
is settled by an agreement on the part
Of China to grant 10 no power the
right 10 establish dockyards, shipyards.
naval bases or coaling stations there
or.
Tho text Of the statement issued by
the japanese Embassy tonight com
priscd more than thirteen pages Of
legal cap. In extent il dealt with all
the questions great and small between
the two governments.
China and Japan
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