The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-08-24


threats, that were liable 10 punishment (alias be
sent out Of the country, by dsregardng HE wishes
Ihs was repeo 70 IN manner becoming the American
character and better results from this
than from those meetings eyiousy held the British
Gen. Dorr our Consul, seeing that American interests
would he jeopsrdzed by loager continuing the agitation
OF this land question: like merchant worthy
the country be represents determined enforce
auhorities'to Distribute ands 70 the Americans with the
came Deraty that they had allotted lands totbe English
and Dutch. But for this determined etsud al Gen. Dorr
the Americans wcnld day be either without Land,
have land badly located since then Cen Dorr has tcea
arguing with the authorities on the side and our
Minister the other 70 the necessity of ackno wledg
ing fokahsuia as precinct Of Kanagawa; but, as YET,
nothing has been positively acknowledged although is
rcity admitted that Yokohama is the port Of Kama
-gawa. ,.tt
Ministers in Jcddo have 30 pertnaciousy been sridug
should be given up without struggle. You must DOT
understand that all the Americans in possession or
land. am sorry 10 say that many without any lo
tons as yet and several months may expire bet re this
vexed question s settled The following gentlemen are
without lands
Mr.. Kabershsm, late Of the Powhatau; Mr.. stearns,
Mr. Talbot, of Oypbant Co., China hr Benson, Of san
Francisco; Mr. Topping, do; Mr. Topping OF snanghae
Mr. Martindel, OF San Francisco; MIR. knight do, Mr.
sawyer of California (son Of Naval s.orekecper Mare
There are also several others, whose names do not
remember. The French Consul General at Jetdo, an
unguarded moment got from the Ministers four Minister
included) concession that the French should have
much land allotted them as other nations; or, In other
words, that the remaining unoccupied lands shall be
equally divided between the I've treaty Powers II Is
patent that the French have but few establishments in
China the tea carrying being mostly done in vessels OF
other Powers So here, the English and Americans are
nearly ten to OF French settlers and by the unoru
nate concession, the Americans are crowded in very
limited space, entirely unsuitable Tor business wants,
whilst The French have comparatively extensive pre-
mses Gen. Dorr has had 10 fight against Minister,
does, to the manifest injury Of Americans The Consul
learning Of this concession TO the French had in
teryew with the Governor, and verbally protested
against this concession 70 the French which he folio wed
by written protest. as folows-
CONSULATE OF THE UNITED STATES or AMERIcA,
KANAGAwA, May IL, 1890 (
To TOWNSEND HARRIS, Esq, American Minister
SIR-In my interview with you yesterday you placed
before plan OF dividing the continuation Of the ioca
ton occupied by foreigners at Yocahama, amongs. the
Eve treaty Powers In all negotiations regarding this
matter have contemplated such DIVISION for the
when the relative number belonging 10 each treaty Power
different, and such division would not only njure
those who here and have been long waiting for grants
Of land but would establish bad precedent at the ports
be future opened IN Japan and for these and other
personally explained you cannot entertain
the proposition and must dissent entirely therefrom On
the 10th Of February last approved Of various appca
lions made by Americans for specific grants of land at
that time inappropriate and you were about TO make
these grants VI the eze recommended by myself, viz
twenty mats when was proposed 70 survey and divide
of into equal lots the whole peninsula east from the Gus
tom House, irrespective Of the then existing size Of
lots already occupied and built upon In order TO
meet the views OF others and to make equitable
q division possible, l agreed TO refer the
whole question to the diplomatic ueents Of the For
eign Powers and the Government OF Jeddo and conse
queny arrested the granting Of land to Americans until
this question was settled there Il appears that the
foreign settlement at Yokohama has become extensive
and that the interests Of merchants already occupying
ground and having built godowns and houses would be
SO materially injured by the proposed plan that 1t has
been abandoned and consequently, the whole question
reycrts TO the position occupied the 10th day OF
February last and justice TO those who have been pa
teDty awaitnghe decision of the Japanese Government
and the Foreign diplom0c agents Jeddo requires
that they be Immediately put In possession OF the ground
SO applied for by Thorn at tina, period In view Of the
fnrapo 0f 00ht Of tb.
citizens which clearly infrnged bv your proposed
ton therefore E. ~ Dorr, Cons Of the United States
Of America for kanagawa and the dependencies thereof
do publicly and solemny protest against such division
land herenbeore described such act being In contra
venton Of justice and deeply Injurious 10 the interests Of
American citizens now resident and doing business a.
Yokohama
In tstimony whereof the said Consul have hereunto
set my hand and the seal Of this Cosaaie the day and
year above written. 4. n. D0RR.
How This quertion will eventually be settled cannot
forcsee though am inclined 10 think that the French,
haying taken of their lands be oused
General porr has done much for American interests,
both the land and currency question: yet, from the
interests materially injured. The Eogiish and
Dutch have with but 70 c<ptons the best located
well as The largest, parcels OF land In Yokahama General
Dorr, without salary and with fees that would no, fur
nsh gentleman with segars, entertans his countsymep
with hberaiiy unknown in other Consular districts.
JArAN oufEr.
Japan is quiet. Two Japanese men of war guard Yo-
kabama against invaders Foreigners need not patrol
the streets nightly, as heretofore and with American
AMERICANS FAVOR.
One trait OF Japanese character has eviaced Itself In
most emphatic manner since foreign intercourse has
been Allowed that Is willingness TO be persuaded
out OF their erroneous Impressions but when dspos
is made toward compelling, by using iorclble or
threatening language, they invariably stand their dig
nifty and viii DO moved-and that is great
Why the Americans, class are so much liked, while
the English on tee reverse are as much dsiked by tue
Japanese-the Americans ABLY being ready 10 argue
a point with persuasiveness and show Of sincerity,
while the argument Of the Engiish rs of compusion
ana bully ing which has never yet proved beneficial.
So much were the Americans thought of here that the
Japanese government decided send Embassy To
America, especially 50 when the Japanese were made
aware OF the f-ct that every attention would DO
shown 20 such niiss0n-although such act was
the lrst IN the history Of the Dire ever under.
taken The Americans since the o the arrival aud
kindly attentions shown them in San Francisco have been
tie lions Of the dayand In every nook and corner both
hgh aLd low speak Of the treatment received by their
foregone 9Th the Japanese officials that the
Embassy would be well received Sc, SIS nsepce Will be
veil aud sensby felt and rebound with mnch bcnodt to
the Americans here.
1HE woSpyas of rHE COUNTRY
The besuties Of this country Will yet be known, aud
Fusiyami Win rs snowy peak standing Ike monument
the tcrre Of Japan which can be seen Tor $50 mites
sea w yet ud is sides covered with conn0isseurs and
travellers from an parts Of the world, ready aat willing
accord 81 toe praise deserves-thai o. the nnest
regular mountain 10 the world.
Jeddo. with Us mlliors upon millions Of beings, It's
parks its palaces It's tea houses, government buildings
and EmperUrs palace will yet be cfvwceG by foreigners
seeking nn1iug hidden wealth strange tongues will
ysrvadc the very doors NJ the Fmperors palace where
90 "forelsn dog had dared to come upon hrs
knccs.
xaco. the heart Of the empire. the residence 81 the
spiritual Emperor. the Palestine % Japan viii yet suc-
cumb foreign intrigue, aud ere long the prediction
gwen former letter upon The opening japan 10 trade
will be ulheijapan vii cursc the DAY she saw foreign.
ers 10 her midst.
Already ar the officials Of The empire fearful % the
wealth Vi the mcrchants-iher lowest clas and ese De.
visug o. reducing aud curtsug their increasing
strength Tbs reiards trade and rebounds 30 the tempo
rary Disadvantage Of commerce.. Ca0rna - the ucares;
and natural outlet Tor the produce Of japan, and il
oevoyes upon California o. carry out the great project %
steam communication which, not soon undertaken, will
be superseded by toe Peninsula AID Oriental Navigation
Company's steamers-a line which already nearly ca
circles the world.
rHK COrNTHY-frs PRODUCTIONS. rrC
We ind the climate all that ante Iatei. We are
Just coming the cad % the spriRg rain, and the
weather bcgiis 10 grow warm. The summr may be
bot. but cannot be longer than IN New England,
while The wuter vcrg slight The country abounds ia
fruits 81 great vlrlCy and the soil produces abundanty
shat necessary Tor the support aud comfort q Tie.
Tic Oh and thc barley nsk bsng gathered u. ani
the people arc planting cotton Ia neils thus CLEARED
their early crop Toe rcc aeds bcgn q look grcen and
The berries aud pears. sprcots &C arc 90 the market
The country presents 70 tie eye Of the aimrer OF "a
tufe many besutu and romantic landscapes that
ured stroll 10 the fields 90 breathe the