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

From the Japan Herald, Dec. Al
The excitement OF the past fortnight been the
assumption by the Mkado OF tho powers which have
been for the last Two centuries and half vested The
ofcc OF Tycoon, and which have besu during tho las.
week or so, voluntarily resigned by 5tslsbashL
This important change IN ths Administration has nntu-
rally the vague reports OF disturb
confusion and ASSASSINATION all Of which are
entirely without foundation, a. hero and also Jeddo
affairs are perfectly quiet and there Is so far every APP
pearance OF the existence or general order.
An assembly of tho Daimos has becn ordered by she
Mkado TO meet and deliberate the details OF the
future constitution and government Of the empire.
II wero OF course premature anticipate the
result Of their aoor though the present of affairs
would seem TO point 10 the Daimos having for the
future recognized voice in the legislation aud admins
traon OF ine country, 10 the shogoon Stosbashi
retaining al important position in the government |,
is certain that Sotsoasb has been requested By the
hkado 10 continue To direct the analrs State much
the Mxados court and devote 10 the service of his
country the undoubied talents that hs possesses for
administration.
stoisusshi has arrived at the wso concuso that ths
changes consequent foreign intervention should be
effected boldly aud openly with the concurrence OF
those who IRON their position, have right 10 a voice
IN tho Representation OF the country. This decision Is
In our opinion indeed sagacious one, and i now,
therefore, naopai assembly that Is 10 decide Tho
future conduct which japan shall adop! in her relations
with foreign Powers.
S,osbasp. leaving to the national movement ia fun
liberty and prestige, has resigned TO tue Mkado tho
powers Win Which Iycosn ns had been inye od: he
ha nssertne at express request OF the Msndo
and the Goroo retained alreasy above eated, the
direction OF Ae Affairs OF until The meeting Of
The national assembly above referred to. Tranquility
aud peace relgn supreme at koto and Jedio and ws
fa to see any sigus for cause OF apprehension dtn
culties
speced and we balieve tha! the outgoing carries
manifest from the Japanese government TO tho Euro
pear Csbinets which will tend to throw moro ii-h. on
tie actual position OF affairs.
Their Exceieucies, Sir barry Parkes, Leo, Roches
and the other foreign nisters present Jcddo
Messrs Milford aud Saow are The point Of leaving
here Yokohamal Tor Osaka to mage the necessary
rangemenls Tor tho reception Of Her Maesty's Mnsler
Whilst however, accepting Stotsbashi's resignation,
tho hkado-of rather his counsel!ors, he beng youth
OF about nine OF agsexprcssed the hop, he
would stu afford 10 the country the ADVANTAGE OF his
able advice and cooperation in the government aud II
s more than probao,a taat Sto.soashi and ministers
Will IN reality continue 10 hod the Of government
until the deas Connected with tae form admin
istraan have been lually settled.
The Jeddo Ministers knew OF TINS important change on
the 18th Of N0vomoer but taey Assem- oed to
hear tho news on Sunday, nor aay other day. for
there was no one 10 assemble them. The intelligence
furthermore reached them from their colleagues q,
Osaka and was made known TO the olfclals hero on
Sunday last The port also tina, Al eao ali was ou Ell
and no signs were visible suggestive or change
government, considering that this city has been tie
residence OF the fycoon and and capital tho
empire, promises well for the change the coasl.tu-
t!on beng worked out in pacific manner.
When the intelligence reached we're fer The mo.
nen inclined 70 depiore the change taking place
the present when The attention OF all the magnaies
OF tie country a. also tTi o! oar foreign merchants
hand, thought that would 30 productive OF
some trouble among me varoas princos; but seeing how
peaceaoiy the change mas been brought about
but congratulate ourselves the event
Looking back TO our past relations with Japan we
taken place surely has the OF the Mikado oeea
brought forward fne policy which the former Tycoon
by the latter as the true state Of Affairs was 70 mako
them believe tha. The Tycoon was the
ruler aud ,ho head Of the empire rhis
policy hually reinquished when u became apparen,
that such dogma was no longer .onabo<end the ad-
mission mad, that the authority 81 Tho tycoon
was limited and that he was Ike the other Dam:os.
subject TO the control OF the Mikado and all know
that unii tins above epoch the treaties exchanged
nine years ago between the Jeddo gove.nen, and tAe
foreign Powers were MOI ratified by the sole and
authority, the Mikaio.
We shall see the course OF the next few months the
results ahd eIccs OF tie assumption OF ine hkado of
his and vested regards the foreign policy
OF the new administration and We hope that tins Oh n
avowa OF suprame rul, ana mover w1.han, rhs
secondary Office Of tycoon TO fall behind shield
when any point arises be, ween ths rlsr OF Japan AZ
the foreign authorities VIII have beneficial elect.
Political Changes TO Meet the New Foreign
ReiatiODs-Opening OF the Ports Of Osaka
and HiOgo to Foreign Commerce.
Tho PARIS NonteIr dl Soir has the following in lis
political bulletin
Tho details OF the revolution which the Tycoon has
taken ID regard to Japan arc now known The cons
whicn governed country longer suitable
70 the situation created by the introduction or foreign
ers. This constitution, the work OF GougucI
bamos ana me esef Of ess pssos =" sea
makes the executive power hereditary in the Tycoon
family but with this DO wer il allows TO exist tn.
extensive tcudal privileges. Mad0 with the view o
isolatng Japan from all contact with foreign nations
this charter which undsr tia old conditions had gyeu
the emprs no longer appears 70 tbs Tycoon compatible
with the rew order Of things; aad this Prince has
The reception which this step has mot with from the
Mikado has proved that the Tycoon had prepared b.
way In fact the Siikado far frors accepting tie abdca
non has taken by tho Tycoon
and begged him 10 continue 10 drect the affairs o. Japan
until. by his care, tho fundamental Questions be sub
mted to the decision OF great national assembly.
Tho las! telegraphic news sent 10 England by of
oora Ss a asr. 81 h' on @ ss
just opened 10 foreign commerce, confjrmaby 10 the
stpuations concluded with the great maTi!ic Powers
OF Europe
The New Ports of Hiogo and Osahu- English
Oniciai Report on the Commercial Treaty.
Trnde aud PopuIation-fIow the Daimcos
are Supported-The Merchant Marine and
Eavy-"Young Japan Anxious for Porcigu
Goods "a nd Luxuries.
From he Friend OF China, Dec "a
We publish to-day the very interesting report on
H0go aud Osaka written by Nr. Locock ner Majesty,
Secretary OF Legation 10 says
By the treaties OF 1853 which for the crst time gave
Foreigners access 70 japan u was provided that iG ad
diion TO the poets Q. Yokohama, Eagasssi and Hsso
khgata or some other port coast OF japan
should be opened 70 trade Januafr 1850 tho city
Of Jecdo on January 1862 tue pori Of hogo and
abe city Of Osala on January /, 1863 The nfst thro'
ports were, a. veil known, opened at tho date speei
he'd By the treaties, sad foreign shnenia aud com
munies have sprung up IN s Of them, out by agreo
ment subsequently entered into between japan and the
treaty Powers the date for opening OF The remaining
four places was deferred til ths ist Of January 1858
The object OF the present report TO give the resnl
OF few Inquiries which, the occasion Of the
visit OF tho foreign representatives. TO Osaka aud Eogo
bad opportunity Of making as TO the prcssnt coDdi
Non aud trade OF those places sn1 10 examine 20 VIVA
oItent commerce sIkey TO be affected by Their benz
thrown open TO foreigners.
Osaka and Hlogo are situated within twenty miles o
each Other about 365 miles by from Yokohama, Of
tho northern shore OF deep bay on tho south coss.
Japan The bay, which s partly formed BY the islsu,
OF Avail, has TWO entrsncssthe one 30 the north O tb
Island IS called the Akash channel and comman nicate
With tne Inland seatbe olior and principal one, whic
lies TO the souheast OF tho sand called The Idzum
channel. Communicating, as tho lettor does, directly
with the Pacihc u IL the which will be most usos
BY foreign SHIPS The entrance into tho bay by thi
channel ~ about two miles Vide aud perfectly easy
The bay Itself s large aud free from shoals the mos
difficult portion OF ths navigation between Yoko
hama and Hogo 10 the nesbbofhood OF Rocky Island
vries Island, and the entrance into the Bay o
Jsddo aud ibis portion 10 already well known TO fore
ships and ia securely trsversed by them
inri iha Ia mann nf q inanr ~