Peace Terms and Territorial Gains in War with China
The article outlines Japan's peace demands including a 200,000,000 tael indemnity, cession of Formosa and the Pescadores, and territorial gains up to Liao Tang. It notes opening of five new ports, industrial rights in China, and low import duties. It also recalls Formosa’s geography, resources, and population, and summarizes key naval actions and sieges leading to Japanese control of Port Arthur and Wei-Hai-Wei.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Pekin
China
Kimberly Seeks Pact Clarity in Eastern Trade Talks
London April 17 The Earl of Kimberly secretary of state for foreign affairs has been spending the Easter period in discussions on a China Japan treaty and its bearing on merchants in eastern trade.Officials indicate progress but details remain under review with no final accord announced. The talks focus on terms affecting tariffs and shipping rights for merchants operating in the Far East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Return of British figure linked to Asia peace talks
A London appearance is tied to the China Japan peace negotiations and the Nicaragua dispute. Eastern merchants welcome the settlement, predicting its end of trade stagnation and noting potential impact on Lancashire cotton industries. The text recalls earlier aims behind territorial concessions.
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London
The
Globe
Exchange Telegraph Company
China
Japan
Nicaragua
Standard
Lancashire
Formosa Stumbling Block in Peace Talks
Pall Mall Gazette argues cession of Formosa will displease England while Port Arthur surrender will anger Russia. London notes the edict from Pekin defines terms of peace between China and Japan and warns signing may spark wider armed conflict, with Russian and British press differing in tone.
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Pall Mall Gazette
England
Russia
Port Arthur
London
Pall Mall
China
Japan
Pekin
Formosa
Detches
St. Petersburg
Meeting of the Powers to Revise Terms of Peace
Berlin April 17 The St Petersburg correspondent of the Frankfurter Zeitung telegraphs that the French and Russian governments plan to convoke a meeting of the powers to revise the peace terms agreed upon by the December and Japanese representatives.
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Berlin
St. Petersburg
Frankfurter Zeitung
Decese
Japan's Territorial Ambitions and Formosa Interest
The article discusses Japan's aims to expand commercially and territorially as a future base, noting Formosa offers obvious advantages due to wealth and location. It recalls 1874 Saigo’s expedition to Taiwan, its limited success, and the ongoing strategic push amid peace negotiations and relations with China.
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Formosa
Port Arthur
Japan
Saigo
Gmen
For
Pekin
China
Japan Claims Liao Tung as Manchuria’s Rich Southern Heart
An 19th century view describes Liao Tung as a Manchurian province rich in wheat barley and silk with iron coal and government monopolies in ginseng rhubarb and herds. It notes Mukden Zuni and Tzitzikhar as capitals and portrays Mantchus as the dominant race across the empire while asserting Japan sought the southern portion for its fertility.
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Formosa
Saghalien
Russia
Japan
China Sea
Fukien
Commodore Perry
United States
China
Siam
New York
Michitoro Hisa
Harvard
Corea
Liao Tung
Manchuria
Amoor
Mongolia
Canada
Liao ‘Tung
Mukden
Zuni
Tzitzikhar
Pekin
Decisive Battles of the War Describe Captures at Yalu and Ping Yang
An outline of early war actions between Japan and China describes naval engagements near Phungdo and core positions at Asan and Sei kwan. It notes the fall of Asan, Chinese retreat, and major clashes at Yalu Ping Yang and Port Arthur with casualty details and terrain context.
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Yalu
Ping-Yang
Port Arthur
China
Japan
Phungdo
Corea
Kow Shing
Asan
Sei-kwan
Korea
Yalin
Ping Yang
Seoul
Tatung River
Corean
Pescadores Islands Defined as Part of Formosa Region
The Pescadores Islands form a cluster at latitude 23.30 and longitude 119.30, separating the Pesca dores straits from Formosa Channel. The islands are considered part of Formosa due to similar inhabitants, climate, and productions.
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Pescadores Islands
Pescadores Straits
Formosa Channel
Formosa
Canton Leaders to Gather in Hong Kong Ahead of Revolution
A Hong Kong dispatch reports expectant revolution against the reigning dynasty to begin Friday. Leading Chinese from Canton are traveling to Hong Kong in large numbers as part of the buildup.
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London
Hong Kong
Canton
Tokio dispatch outlines peace ratifications three weeks
A Central News despatch from Tokio reports peace ratifications to be exchanged within three weeks and the armistice extended to midnight May 8.
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London
Tokio
Indemnity to Japan to be paid in silver installments
A Tokyo report states that China will pay the indemnity to Japan in five yearly installments, all settled in silver. The information comes from Central News correspondents in Tokio.
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London
Central News
Tokio
Japan
Web Pressmen's Dance Opens Union Ball in Boston Hall
Last evening marked the first grand ball of Web Pressmen's Union No. 3 at Odd Fellows Hall, Boston. A Berkeley Orchestra concert opened the 8 to 9 program, followed by a ballroom sequence with 100 couples, including tributes to major Boston papers. An intermission at midnight featured a menu for about 250 attendees and notable guests from the Globe, Herald, Journal, and other unions.
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Union No. 3
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Web Pressmen’s Union
Boston
Berkeley
Boston Post
Boston Herald
Boston Globe
Boston Journal
Boston Transcript
Typographical Union
Peter Splitcoff
the Journal
W. H. Estey
The
Standard
Francis M. Stanwood
George Williams
Stereotyper’s Union
Daniel A. Whelton
John J. Haley
Pressmen’s Union No. 8
N. Dustin
Annie Whall
Daniel Cole
Hayes
Julia Gately
Annie Gately
Rose Bannon
George W.W. Drosay
William Allen
J. E. Fuller
Edward Ware
And
Emma Yullar
Mary. McDonough
Minnie Driscoll
Timothy
Visit to The Heights Reveals Rapid Growth and Charm
In a persuasive pitch for Revere's suburb The Heights, readers are invited to see its rapid development within a year, highlighting natural beauty and substantial advantages for home buyers and investors. The feature emphasizes appealing qualities that make the area stand out.
Patriots' Day Promotion Push Invites Civic Watchers
Notwithstanding the fact no taxes are due all improvements are free. The notice urges readers to come out and see investigate and notice. Transit directions point to Heights via Lynn Boston Crescent Beach Beachmont or Woodlawn cars from Soollay Square Cornhill.
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The
Heights
Lynn
Boston
Crescent Beach
Beachmont
Washington Ave
Woodlawn
Soollay Square
Cornhill
Boston Democracy Adopts New Delegate and Enrollment Reforms
The Democratic city committee approved a two-convention approach for mayoral and school committee delegates and for aldermen and street commissioner nominees. A sweeping enrollment plan would compel party enrollment, create ward enrollment boards, and set rules for adding or removing names with executive committee oversight.
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Democratic City Committee
Iar
Corbett
Hayes
Boston Democracy
Nies
Donovan
Patrick Maguire
Gilbride
Benells
Freckles Henry and Woodsbury Rival Biosty Bown Inven
Readable fragments mention Freckles Henry and Woodsbury with a rival figure Biosty Bown. The note hints at an invention or discovery but provides no clear dates or outcomes. Without full context, the item reads as a clipped local brief noting names and a potential invention.
Holy Cross Defeats Andover in Afternoon Baseball
Holy Cross defeated Phillips Academy of Andover 12 to 9 in an afternoon game. Drew and Powers led the hits for Andover and Holy Cross respectively as the visitors swung well. The Post Trick Top is advertised at the office for 1 cent.
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Andover
Phillips Academy
Powers of Holy Cross
Alsty
Cal
Holy Cross
Holy ‘Cros
Post
Office of the Post
Whiting's Place in Boston Police Commission Election
Governor Greenhalge may name a new Boston police commissioner today. Three contenders remain Whiting Eldridge and Pierce with Whiting favored by many political allies, though the governor may prefer a rank and file appointee to avoid past politicization. The governor has not confirmed any decision and officials doubt an imminent announcement.
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Greenhalge
Boston
Albert T. Whiting
Whiting
Curtis
J. O. Shaw
Rand
Martin
Eldredge
Pierce
Russell
Hts
Eldridge
Lee
Whch
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Kimberly Hastens
Foken
Goer
Pechili
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Ubav Tong
Liao River
le Wash Salis
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WEB
Robert Kelley
Revere
Wood, Harmon & CO
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Board of Enrollment
Board of
Sanderson
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