A historical Perspective During the Reign of

Note #7

During this time period after the signing of this treaty all nations were closely observing the actions of two diplomats, 1. China's Rikosho and Japans Ito Ryooku's clever competition over trading and commerce rights at times they usually got carried away and implemented a variety of different money gaining schemes.

Often times the literary critic Koto Jun wrote various articles about events that happened on the sea and land between these two individuals. Koto's articles were written during the 49th year of the 8th month of Showa. This reference was added to denote that both individuals and the historic treaty were under public scrutiny.
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The historic signing of the Shimonoseki Treaty which took place on the 4th month 17th day in the year 1895.
During the 27th year of Meiji 1894 all of Korea was in upheaval with the Peasants Turtle War. The King of Korea during this time was trying to suppress these uprisings however, the king had to request assistance from China, who in turn demanded that Korea get a hold of the current situation before it gets out of hand. China and Japan were also the reason didn't want to get involved right away was that they were in a state of war with Japan, and needed all their military strength aimed at Japan. The victor of this war would take control of Korea. With Japans ultimate victory in this war and with both China and Korea's under subjugation things were slowing down a pace. China even though after signing this latest treaty, which they thought, was a little lop-sided. Japan gained a sizable chunk of real estate, especially Taiwan, Ryoto Hanto, and Ryoyu.
China wanted reparations from Japan for its military expansion into their territories. These reparations would go toward re building their country.

Hen Yakusha ni aru

(Complete Translation)
Japans emperor and majesty, and China' emperor were called upon by the other allied powers to reconcile their differences and try to put their political/economic life in order. The peace treaty they signed was being monitored to ensure compliance. During this time the newly promoted foreign minister Duke Ito Hakubun was accompanied by his viscount of the 1st rank Rokusho Shuko who were escorting Dai Shinkoku Kotei Heiha, China's Crown Prince to his new college were he would be formally educated.

Also Rokosho was promoted to the status of Earl or Count, who along with other newly assigned individuals would monitor the peace treaty along with ensuring the Crown Prince, was properly educated. The prince was a pawn in the stabilization of these two upcoming powerful nations (China & Japan). All the individuals involved in monitoring this peace process wanted calmer water and land to live in.

Therefore, all parties concerned put out an all out effort to achieve this goal. Also during this time China and Korea were holding on going diplomatic sessions to ensure both countries would live and prosper in peace and harmony. Each country wanted to be independent and self-supporting.
Item #1 China and Japan were against providing funds toward this and present and future because through this effort Korea might be encouraged to follow the same path.
Item #2 The Chinese's claim of sovereignty covered many areas that were disputed by the Japanese, after the signing of the peace treaties.
There were numerous existing forts and arms factories that were claimed by both governments. After the borders were identified as to China having the areas left of the Hoten Sho (Muken Province) which covered most of the northern area along the Yalu River, which was a very large estuary on the Korean mainland which leads into a smaller group of streams near the rivers mouth.
At the mouth of this river sits a castle called Fuen Fuan (Phoenix) Castle. The site of this castle was very important. The owner who managed this castle in an area now called Liaotung Bay located in the western part of the province was bordered on the East near the Yellow Sea. This castle near Mukden Province was a part of a smaller group of islands. Attached to this group was the Island of Taiwan.
Another important area in question was the Pescadores (Bokoto Retto), which England claimed was also reputed to be a gateway to the above-mentioned areas. Access to this gateway was of strategic importance to the owner.

Item #3 the proceeding information was published in the form of a plan, which disputed the boundary lines of all the areas and their claimants. In exchange for these concessions Japan and China agreed to monitor these boundaries and ensure that all parties concerned complied with his stipulations set down in the treaty boundary agreements. Both countries wrote drafted these agreements and had them finalized, signed, and posted at the borders.

This ensured were the boundary lines were and who had jurisdiction. The makeup and topography of all the boundaries were the most difficult in making. These areas were being completed as quickly as possible.
There were many revisions to this map drawing process. Many sources were pooled to ensure that accurate data was available and correct. But due to unexpected circumstances the boundaries/borders were completed agreed upon and signed. After this issuance there were officials that were elected from all parties to serve as a central monitoring committee to ensure comp liability from all sides.
In addition rightfully the said boundaries in the agreement were aimed at controlling border disputes and conflicts between China and Japan.
Item #4 China at this time also wanted reparations for the previous war to augment the moneys spent defending China. This was also a part of the border agreement previously signed.
The total requested was 100,000,000 million Yen. Aside from the treaty and reparations there were (8) additional concessions required from the Japanese. First the Japanese had to pay half of the reparations after signing the treaty. Secondly 6 months later if payment was made in full treaty would be ratified. The other (6) conditions follow: (1) During the next treaty ratification the exchange rate would remain the same as long as the exchange rate did not differ or change. The second ratification pertained to items 2 6. The same applies for these items for payment purposes. The first installment will be paid on time.

If the payment is late, there will be an interest penalty levied. If any of the payments thereafter were late China had the option to demand payment in full. This payment would be based on the previous year’s exchange rate. However, if a two-year payment was made the interest rate would be lowered accordingly. The Japanese though were willing to pay reparations in proportion to the effected areas. Rates would be paid in direct proportion to what people were actually earning and nothing more. This would allow certain rights to the Japanese on the land they held. If they withdrew anytime in the future they had the right to sell this land back to the government at current exchange rates. For this reason during a two-year period the ratified treaty could be canceled at any time for any reason. But there certain obligations each side had to abide by as allowed in the treaty. These were for the benefit of the common man. Each Taiwan was another piece of land that Japan wanted and got.

However, if war ever broke out again the treaty would be nullified and Taiwan and all other properties would be returned no questions asked.
As was promised in the signed treaty, Japan was granted access to commerce, trade, and navigation. The rights were to areas previously agreed to in the signed treaty.
However, China and the European communities co existed by enacting these types of treaties one of which was the Gaijitsu Kansho, which was a treaty for establishing good base relations with other countries and governments.
The exchange and ratification of this type of treaty was enforced up until China and Japan received the most favored nation status. With transferal of power taking place within China the final transfers and signatures to the most favored nation’s status was signed after six months of hot debate.

Note #1 actually in China the city ports for use by foreign nations for trade, which included the manufacturing industry, was still outside the reach of nationalist Japan. However, China by opening the following port cities for trade and commerce were lobbying for ratification of extended benefits by opening four more ports of call for foreign national use:

1. Fubei Shoi Chincho Shia Shi (The city of Chincho Shia Shi Fubei Province)
2. Szechuan,Sho Chochin Shi (The city of Chinchin in Szechuan Province)
3. Chiansu, Sho Soochow Shi (The city of Soochow in ChianSu Province)
4. Chekiang Sho Wanchow.Shi (The city of Wanchow in Chekiang Province)
The Japanese government mentioned the above named as ports of choice and requested to establish consular offices there.
Those countries that were paying rent for space at these ports and to all travelers and merchants that some new ports might be available soon for trade and commerce as follows:
1. The upper area of the Yangtze River near Kokoku Sho Iichiyan Yori, Szechuan Sho Chonchin Shi.
2. Jokai Yori Gosanko, Unga, Soochow and Kansui are for use by both countries consent. Travel and access to the above mentioned port and routes to these ports would be limited to foreign country export shipping from these Chinese ports as mentioned in aforementioned-signed treaty. (These were discussible amendments).

Note #3
Foreign Tax Amendment:
Japanese foreign nationalists living, working and trading in China who are producing goods for purchase outside of China, and who store goods within the warehouses must pay foreign tax on all goods that are exported.