The New York herald., 1868-03-01
The Executive Revolution---Its
Extent and Object.
FOREIGN POLICY OF THE MIKADO.
The New Ports OF HiOgO and
Osaka.
British Official Report of the Trade. Popu-
lation, Imports, Marine, Tariff and
Opening for Foreign Goods.
Tho Governmental Revolutionary Changes.

From the japan Herald. Dec Al
Tho excitement OF ths past fortnight has been the re-
assumption by the Akado OF the powers which have
been for the last Two centuries and half vested In shs
Office Of Tycoon, aud which have besu. during tho last
This important change in The Administration has natu-
rally caused the circulation OF vague reports OF disturb
entirely without foundation as here and also al Jeddo
affairs are perfectly quiet and there so far every sp.
pearance OF the existence or general ORDER
An assembly OF tho Daimios has been ordered BY the
Nkado, meet and deliberate on the details OF the
future constitution aud government Of the empire.
II OF course premature 10 anticipate the
result of their abor though the present state of Affairs
would seem TO point TO the Daimos having for the
future recognized voice in the legislation and admins.
traion OF tue country ana 10 the shogoon, Solsbah
retaining an important position In the government IL
is certain that Stotsoasbl has been requested by the
hkado 10 continue TO direct analrs OF State
the same IS heretofore, in conjunction with officers Of
the MKados court and TO devote the of his
country the undoubted talents that he possesses for
admin sralion.
stots1esh has arrived At the concuso that tbs
changes consequent on foreign Intervention should be
effected boldly aud openly, ana with the concurrence OF
those who IRON lher position. have right n voice
IN tho representation OF tie country. This decision
In our opnca indeed sagacous one, and II is now,
therefore. a natiorai assembly that 10 decide the
future conduct which japan shall adopt in her relations
with foreign Powers
stotsbasui leaving to the national movement ts full
liberty ana prestige, has resigned TO tho Mkado tho
powers Nih 8hcn as ycocn ne had been invested; he
has nevertheless az the express request of the Mkado
and The Gorojo retained as areasy above stated, tAe
direction OF The affairs OF tae State until the meeting or
the national assembly above referred TO- Tranquility
and peace reign supreme az kioto and Jedio ana
fal 70 see any siguS Tor cause OF apprehension I'm
culties
Il certain that henoeforh tho treaties vii be re-
spected and We believe that the outgoing mail carries
manifest from tho Japanese government TO tho Euro
pean Cabinets which will tend 10 throw iigh.
tie actual position OF affairs.
Their EXceleGcles, Sir Harry Parkes, Leo, Roches
and the other ioregn nscrs are at present at Jeddo
Messrs Milford and Satow are the point OF leaving
here yokohama Tor Osaka, to MAKO the necessary
rangements for the reception OF Her Maesty's Minister
Whilst, however, accepting stotsbashs resignation,
tho Akadoor rather his counseors, he beng youth
OF about nine years OF age-exprossed the hope he
would stilI afford 10 the country the ADVANTAGE of hs
able advice and cooperation In the government and
more than probaos taat Sossbash and his ministers
viii in reality continue 10 hold the OF government
until the deals corrected with tae new form OF admin
isration have been lnay settled
The Jeddo Ministers know Of tins important change
the 18th Of NovomDcr but taey not oled 10
hear tho Sunday, any other day for
there was no Que 70 assemble them The Intelligence
Osaka and made known to the officials hero on
Sunday last Tho report also that Jedao all quiet
and no signs were visible suggestive or change IN the
government considering that this city has been
residence OF the Tycoon and count and capital Of the
empire promises we'll for the change in the consu-
ton being worked out in pacific manner.
When the intelligence reached u3 ve were Tor the mo.
inclined depore the change as taking place a,
the present when The attention OF all the magnaes
OF TIE country as also tt Of oar foreign merchants
hand thought that the event would DO productive or
some trouble among tue various princes but seeing how
peaceaby the change mas been brought about We eau
but congratulate ourselves on the event.
Looking back to our past relations with japan
taken place surely has the OF the Mkado oeea
brought forward The policy which the former Tycoon
adopted towards foreign Powers aud which wasrcceved
by the latter the true state Of Affairs, make
them beEeVe that the Tycoon was tho sore
ruler ruler aud ..,l ho ..,,I head Of the empire Ihis
that such dogma was no longer .cnaboSend the adj
mission nen mad, that the authority 81 the Tycoon
was limited, and that he was, Ike the other Dam!os
subject to the control oil the Mikado; and we all
that until tins above epoch the treaties exchanged
nine years ago between the Jedo government. and ias
foreign Powers were mol ratified By the sole and supreme
authority, the Mkaio
results AID elccis OF tie assumption OF ns Msaco Of
his and vested powers regards the foreign policy
avowa OF supreme ru, and power, without tho
secondary ofice Of tycoon 70 fall behind shield
when any arises between the ruler Of Japan and
the foreign authorities VIII have beneficial elect.
Political Changes 10 Meet the New Foreign
Reiations-Opening OF the Ports of Osaka
and Hiogo TO Foreign Commerce.
Tho Paris NonLsar du Soir has the following in its
political buletn:-
Tho details Of the revolution which the Tycoon has
taken 10 regard to Japan known. The consi
tuition which that country is no longer suitable
10 the situation created by the Introduction OF foreign
Lama and soennly accepted by all the great
Daimios, the chiefs OF ths Japanese arssocracy
family but with this power IL allows exits, the most
extensive tcudal privileges. Mado with the view Of
,nis eha,er wbieS undsr ths old sond,uons bad g~a.
two hundred and Nifty OF peace and prosperity
with the rew order Of things aad this Prince has
nt 10 resign his powers
The reception which this step has mot with from the
Mikado has proved that tho Tycoon had prepared his
way In fact the Hkado far from accepting the abdica-
on has taken the measures BY the Tycoon
and begged him 10 continue 10 direct the affairs Of Japan
UNTIL By his care tho fundamental Questions be SUBJ
mitted to the decision Of greas national assembly.
China date OF the 18TH January therefore
follows that the ports OF Hogo aud Osaka havo been
just opened 10 foreign commerce, conf)rmaby 10 the
sipulatcns concluded with the srea, mari.nc Powers
OF Europe
The New Ports of HioRo and Osakn-Engiish
Omiciai Report ON the Commercial Treaty.
Trade and Pspuiation-How the Daimeos
are supported-The Merchant Marine and
Eavy-'Yonng Japan Anxious for Poreigu
Goods nd Luxuries.
From The Friend OF China, Dec 2il
We publish to-day the very interesting report on
Hiogo aud Osaka written BY Mr. Locock ner Majes,y's
Secretary OF Legation. Ho says
By the treaties Or 1858 which for the nrs. time gave
foreigners access 10 Japan, provided that 10 ad.
dton 70 the ports Q. Yokohama, Nagasski and Hsxo.
dadL which we're to be opened the following year,
Nugala or some other port tue coast OF japan
should be opened 70 trade JanuRfr l. 1850 the city
Of Jeddo on January l. 1861, tue por. q Hogo aud
tne CITY q osAkA on January lse3 The nrsi three
ports were, a. well known opened tho date speci.
led by tho treaties ssd foreign sbshmen,s and com.
ment subsequently cred uto ss cen Japsa and the
treaty Powers the date for tas opening remaining
four places was deferred III the lsi 81 January 1868
The object OF the present report to give the result
Of few Inquiries which, on the occasion of recent
had an opportunity Of making as TO the prcssut cond.
tion aud trade OF those places ana 20 examine 10 what
orteni commerce hskey TO be affected ~ Their beng
thrown open to foreigners
Osaka ana Hiogo are situated within twenty miles OF
each other, about 3e5 miles by sea from Yokohama on
tho northern shore OF deep bay tho south coss. or
japan The bay, which Is partly formed BY the island
OF Avail has Two entrancssthe 10 the north 0f ths
Island - called the Akashi channel, and communicates
Wild tne Inland sea-the ettnr, ana principal one which
lies 70 the southeaf OF the ssnd 10 called The Idzumi
channel. Communicating as tho latter does directly
with the Pacific, IL the which will be most used
by foreign ships The entrance into tho bay by this
channel " about two miles Wide, aud perfectly easy
The bay itself 10 large and free from shoals the ost
difficult portion OF the navigation between Yoko.
hama and Hogo is the nesbbofhood OF Rocky Island
vres Island, and the entrance into ths Bay OF
Jsddo Ibis portion alreaay well know to foregu
shps and s securely trsversed By them nosw
LIZ - al of Ia In lnsnr IL.