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JAPAN
TREATY OE PEACE BETWEEN JAPAN AND CHINA
Signed at. Shimonoseki (Bakan), Japan, on the 17th April, 1895
Ratifications Exchanged at Chefoo, China, on the 8th May, 1895
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan, and His Majesty the Emperor of China
■desiring to restore the blessings of peace to their countries and subjects, and to
remove all cause for future complications, have named as their Plenipotentiaries for
•the purpose of concluding a Treaty of Peace, that is to say:—
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan, Count Ito Hirobumi, Junii, Grand Cross of
the Imperial Order of Paullownia, Minister-President of State, and Viscount Mutsu
Munemitsu, Junii, First Class of the Imperial Order of the Sacred Treasure, Minister
•of State for Foreign Affairs;
And His Majesty the Emperor of China, Li Hung Chang, Senior Tutor to the
Heir Apparent, Senior Grand Secretary of State, Minister Superintendent of Trade
for the Northern Ports of China, Viceroy of the Province of Chihli, and Earl of the
First Rank, and Li Ching Fong, es-Minister of the Diplomatic Service of the Second
Official Rank;
Who, after having exchanged their full powers, which were found to be in good
and proper form, have agreed to the following Articles:—
Art. I.—China recognizes definitely the full and complete independence and
.autonomy of Corea, and, in consequence, the payment of tribute and the perform¬
ance of ceremonies and formalities by Corea to China in derogation of such independ¬
ence and autonomy shall wholly cease for the future.
Art. II.—China cedes to Japan in perpetuity and full sovereignty the follow¬
ing territories, together with all fortifications, arsenals, and public property thereon:—
(a.) The southern portion of the Province of Feng-tien, within the following
boundaries—
The line of demarcation begins at the mouth of the River Yalu, and ascends that
stream to the mouth of the River An-ping; from thence the line runs to Feng Huang;
from thence to Haicheng; from thence to Ying Kow, forming a line which describes
the southern portion of the territory. The places above named are included in the
ceded territory. When the line reaches the River Liao at Ying Kow it follow the
course of that stream to its mouth, where it terminates. The mid-channel of the
River Liao shall be taken as the line of demarcation.
This cession also includes all islands appertaining or belonging to the Province
■of Feng Tien situated in the eastern portion of the Bay of Liao Tung, and in the
northern part of the Yellow Sea.
(6.) The Island of’ Formosa, together with all islands appertaining or belonging
to the said Island of Formosa.
TREATY OE PEACE BETWEEN JAPAN AND CHINA
Signed at. Shimonoseki (Bakan), Japan, on the 17th April, 1895
Ratifications Exchanged at Chefoo, China, on the 8th May, 1895
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan, and His Majesty the Emperor of China
■desiring to restore the blessings of peace to their countries and subjects, and to
remove all cause for future complications, have named as their Plenipotentiaries for
•the purpose of concluding a Treaty of Peace, that is to say:—
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan, Count Ito Hirobumi, Junii, Grand Cross of
the Imperial Order of Paullownia, Minister-President of State, and Viscount Mutsu
Munemitsu, Junii, First Class of the Imperial Order of the Sacred Treasure, Minister
•of State for Foreign Affairs;
And His Majesty the Emperor of China, Li Hung Chang, Senior Tutor to the
Heir Apparent, Senior Grand Secretary of State, Minister Superintendent of Trade
for the Northern Ports of China, Viceroy of the Province of Chihli, and Earl of the
First Rank, and Li Ching Fong, es-Minister of the Diplomatic Service of the Second
Official Rank;
Who, after having exchanged their full powers, which were found to be in good
and proper form, have agreed to the following Articles:—
Art. I.—China recognizes definitely the full and complete independence and
.autonomy of Corea, and, in consequence, the payment of tribute and the perform¬
ance of ceremonies and formalities by Corea to China in derogation of such independ¬
ence and autonomy shall wholly cease for the future.
Art. II.—China cedes to Japan in perpetuity and full sovereignty the follow¬
ing territories, together with all fortifications, arsenals, and public property thereon:—
(a.) The southern portion of the Province of Feng-tien, within the following
boundaries—
The line of demarcation begins at the mouth of the River Yalu, and ascends that
stream to the mouth of the River An-ping; from thence the line runs to Feng Huang;
from thence to Haicheng; from thence to Ying Kow, forming a line which describes
the southern portion of the territory. The places above named are included in the
ceded territory. When the line reaches the River Liao at Ying Kow it follow the
course of that stream to its mouth, where it terminates. The mid-channel of the
River Liao shall be taken as the line of demarcation.
This cession also includes all islands appertaining or belonging to the Province
■of Feng Tien situated in the eastern portion of the Bay of Liao Tung, and in the
northern part of the Yellow Sea.
(6.) The Island of’ Formosa, together with all islands appertaining or belonging
to the said Island of Formosa.
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| Description | Volumes from the Asian 'Directory and Chronicle' series covering 1917-1941, but missing 1919 and 1923. Compiled annually from a multiplicity of local sources and research. They provide listings of each country's active corporations, foreign residents and government agencies of all nationalities for that year, together with their addresses. Content includes: various treaties; coverage of conflicts; currencies and taxes; consular fees; weights and measures; public holidays; festivals and traditions. A source of information for both Western states and communities of foreigners living in Asia. Published by Hongkong Daily Press. |
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