The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-06-12

the contrary, we anticipate that he will be fully
sustained, as has been General Sheridan's
actioh with reference to the removal of Gov
ernor Wells, Of Louisiana, although for different
causes, by the President and General Grant
Japan Great Field for American Enterprise.
The departure Of the Japanese Commission
ers and their suite, yesterday, from this city,
for Japan, leads us 10 consider the growing In
tercourse between this country and that, and
the great field for American enterprise which
is opening on the other side Of the Pacific. The
first Japanese who came here few years ago,
when, as will be remembered, the smart little
fellow Tommy was quite sensation with the
ladies, were an embassy to make or complete
the treaty between Japan and the United
States This last party of officials, who left yes
terday, was commission for business pur-
poses, though also sent by the Tycoon. They
to this country for The purchase of vessels of
war, and to make purchases for japan
navy. They have succeeded In obtaining
from our government the famous rebel ram
Stonewall; which formidable vessel is now
being prepared for sea at the Washington navy
Two officers of the Japanese navy, First Lieu
tenant Ogasawara-Kendon. and Second Lien
tenant Jovata- Haisa-Ku, remain here for the
purpose Of going in the Stonewall. when that
vessel is ready for the voyage.
In the present age the great race among
nations is for the prize Of commerce. For the
trade of the East, or, in a more specific term,
Of Eastern Asia, there has been an intense
rivalry. Great Britain has had, heretofore, the
advantage, because she had acquired large
colonial empire In that part of the world.
India itself has proved very valuable to her
commerce; but her dominion there gave her
particular advantages in other countries Of
monopolized good deal Of the trade Of the
East But great change has taken place
within few years, and, we might say, almost
within few months. The United States have
now entered the race for the commerce of Asia
with a vigor, prestige, and facilities that no
other nation possesses. We have approached
those populous and rich empires Of Asia
which short time ago were sealed against the
rest Of the world, not as England and other
Powers have, with cannon, but with the olive
branch of peace and good will. They have
appreciated this, and We stand to-day better
in the eyes Of the Japanese and Chinese than
any other people. They have recently learned,
too, what q mighty power this republic is, and
what rich and vast country we possess. This
has q powerful influence over the Asiatic
mind. The Chinese, who have emigrated by
tens of thousands to the Western shores Of the
republic, learn good deal about the country,
and send the information to their countrymen.
The Japanese, q shrewd, inquiring people,
who come here, spread intelligence of America
throughout their country. One Of these Com
missioners, who LEFT yesterday, Matsmoro, was
here before with the embassy. He was sent
again, doubtless, on account OF his ability
and his knowledge of the English and several
other languages, to investigate matters
here and to make q report OF them when
he arrives home. We understand that he is
"full of IDEAS" and will communicate them to
his government and countrymen. The first
Commissioner, Ontomogoro, is q very observ-
ing man also, we understand; but Matsmoro
has had superior advantages, and is a learned
and keen observer. Should the Tycoon send
an ambassador to Washington, which is very
desirable, Matsmoro would make m excellent
representative II is to be hoped, too, the
Tycoon will send his brother, who is now in
Paris, to the United States before he returns
home. That Prince would be able TO compare
the wealth, power, grandeur and vastness Of
this country with the mere glitter Of the small
States Of Europe. He would see here the seat
of the greatest empire the world ever knew,
and the centre of the commerce of the world
at no distant day.
But for our progress and influence in Eastern
Asia we have not to look 10 what such impress
sions may effect or the future may develop.
The facts are before u.s. The steamship line
between San Francisco and Japan, and con-
Meeting with China, has brought that part of
the world into intimate commercial relations
with MS. The frequent and regular intercourse
thus established has created most extraordi-
nary and favorable impression. We have
news from Japan in twenty-five to thirty days,
and they publish the news from this country in
the same time. Within few years, when the
Pacific Railroad shall be completed, we shall
be able to 60 from New York to Jeddo in
thirty days. The Japanese rightly regard us
Ms their near ncighbors. American ideas are
rapidly pervading the empire. Already the
Tycoon and his officers Of the army and navy
are adopting our dress and uniform. Through
their press and other means Of communication
they are fast becoming acquainted with our
institutions, habits, aud the events Of the coun-
try. The Tycoon, who is young man Of
about thirty-Hve years Of age, has large and
liberal views. In few months the whole
ov,n;ra ILL no opened 10 forci0ners