The New York herald., 1867-03-21
Very Late News from China
and Japan.
AJApANEsE COMMISSION TO WASHINGTON
Death Of the Spiritual Emperor, and
Policy Of the New Tycoon.
Fatal Explosion in the Hafbor Of Hong KOng
and Disastrous Fire d Foo-Chow.
&c. &c. 10.


SPECIAL KILOGRAMS 70 the HERALD
SAN FRAxcIsoo, March 20. 1867
The steamship Colorado arrived at this port this morn
ing on her return-the hrs round trip ever made oy
stealnshp-from China and Japan.
The Colorado brings dates from Hong Kong to Fob
ruary IT. and Yokohama, Japan, February "a. She |
experienced very heavy weather part Of the voyage The
Colorado landed hundred and sevenyone passengers
and full freight
The general log report Of the Colorado forwarded to
the press says:-Thc Colorado experienced pleasant
weather during the entire voyage from Yokohama, ex
cept three days westerly winds in the middle passage
The run 70 Yokohama was made without stopping
the engines twentyone days and twenty three hours
from Yokohama Hong Kong in five days and thirteen
hours, the quickest record
She left Hong Kong February IT, on return passage
up against northeast monsoon; exceedingly rough Left
Yokohama on 27h Of February, with the New York
ana European mails the rst part OF the passage had
heavy weather. on the 9Th OF March encountered hur
ricanc which continued twenty.four hours The re-
msinder Of the voyage has been pleasant
After her outward from San Francisco the Colo
rado was received with great rejoicing at Yokohama
The French frigats Guerriere fired salute, and her
band played the Star spanged Banner and the national
airs Of France he Colorado visited by immense
throng
At Hong Kong the flagship Hartford fred salute and
manned the rigging In response TO invitation Of the
captain Of the Colorado her decks were thronged with
guests headed by Sir Richard Greaves Mcdonald, the
Governor Of Hong Kong, and IN excursion was made
around the island The japanese Times speaks highly Of
the Colorado. and hopes the enterprise will prove sue
c.sa The Japanese Herald speculatcs on the conse-
quences Of the establishment Of this American and Asatc
line and predicts great results
The following are the names of the Japanese Conms.
Washington who have arrived In this city ON
tho Colorado
First Commissioners -Ononotomogar0
Second Commssicner-M Matsum0to Yudayre
Secretary, Fukesawa rktochy; Interpreters, Tsuda
Senya and Sekey Shinpatchi; Paymaster, Yinno Shin
noso First eute9ant OF the Japanese Navy o"asanara
wants. making total Of eight officers and two servants
The rmperinl Rule and Trade Affairs.
YOKOHAMA, Feb. q,
Via San FRAScIsco, March 20, 1851. !
The Mzado or Spiritual Emperor Of japan died at
Mako the :6th OF January, Of smallpox.
His ssn, who is sixteen yeaSsof age, succeeds him.
gtatsssshi, the Tycoon, n still at Osasa
The meeting Of the diplomatic representatives 70 take
place - osaca, has postponed account OF the
4 Mikados death, but the diplomatic corps will as
| semblc in Hfty days.
General Van valkenburg win attend, and the United
States war vessels wyoming aud Shenandoah the lstsr
expected here March 10. Viii be or the point OF meet
| ing.
Hostilss with Chosn ere still suspended, but will BE-
renewed with energy after the period OF oncsl
ing term mates at court
The Japanese Commissioners at washiDgton are su
thorzed TO settle and arrange the general provisions OF
. gunboat contract
Tbs silk shipments the year. 70 data foot up 500
bales
Tho ten shipments TO the United states for the ys 70
date amount 10 g. 700 O0o pounds
Tho shipments for the year, 70 date for England
come TO 40 900 pounds
Bosh tea and silk nsminaly lower
Stocks fun; imports dull.
Saw FRANcrsco yaych TO- 1857.
general Hea III late Minister Of Japan had gone 10
Airoze when the Colorado sailed, to about the non-
fuiniment OF steamer contract. One steamer had
been delivered aud the money paid for IL; but the
japanese net satisfied with the bargain
grand demonstration is TO take place at Osaka The
tycoon has invited all the men-sf-war's men to
visit him at Cpcnhrgo His disposition highly favor
able 10 foregners
The Court Of Japan was in mourning OF the
death Of the Mlkado Law and custom prescribe on
such occasions a long period OF national mourning,
which implies cessation Of trade business and amass
menis.
Many believe that the late Mkado was guilty or du
plciiy in the wreched Choisin feud; that he had no
ability force Of character and ready to lend his
influence in quarter from which he might derive
immediate benefit
The usual period OF mourning 6ny days. the end
Of which the ceremonies attending the appointment OF
win take place. which win occupy thirty days
more. In the meantime no government other busi-
in the country requiring reference the court
the Mkado can be transacted.
The visits Of the foreign representatives Osaka win
have to bc postponed until after the termination Of the
mourning.
Al event Of much interest the departure on Feb
ruary Ie by tho French mail steamer Of the Tycoon's
brother for Europe He 10 young man Of energy and
intelligence. and has great passion for foreign travel
The Tycoon selected him to represent Japan the Paris
Exposition
SIR Harry Parkcs has sent attaches Of the British
Legation to Osaka TO inform the Tycoon that unless he
really "means business' hs can expect no visit from the
British Minister