New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-01-24
NETWORK, FRIDAY, JANUARY a. 1868

to make them more united people there hardly
be doubt and the end bring them to closer relations
with foreigners The desire OF some of the Damios 10
avail themselves Of the knowledge from which their poo
pie have so long been excluded undoubtedly one OF me
exciting that brought about the present change
OF Government.
The opening Of the ports is anxiousy waited for
by many with anxiety AT present there Is no outward
cause OF alarm and the time would TO be proptlous
for such event in the history of the country.
RMuch disappointment has been felt by many by notce
publicly issued by Minister, In conjunction with ms
colleagues that the opening OF Yeddo and Neegao the
port the west coast would be postponed until the ISL
OF April No has been given for this change IN me
appointed time, further than that IT has been made AT e
request of the Government. 1t is understood, however
mat on the plea that their arrangements Tor INC re
ception of foreigners have not been completed
At the conclusion of the Convention by which the open
ing of the new ports deferred the public were in
formed that The terms would be strictly enforced Time
enough has certainly elapsed which to make prepare
lions, aud now, there would not seem Just cause lor
further delay True we are informed that az o. @
eigners, but is stipulated that those VINO come may
hire houses from the japanese within certain l,s.
willing put up with such accommodations as they can
get until they can procure better.
Public notification the conditions by which foreign
may have access to Yeddo have also been issued.
Merchant vessels may not anchor there but Yokohama is
still to remain the port OF entry Licenses will be granted
to small other vessels to ply between the Two
places on payment of fee in proportion to their tun-
mage Persons wishing to proceed thither will be re-
CURED TO procure passports both from Inc japanese GOV
enced representative at YeddO to consent to such an
obnoxious condition Is not publicly known. such sys-
TEN is foreign to the policy Of our Government ana IN
direct opposition the treaty spulatOns made hereto
fore for f6e pnrpose OF promoting between
the people OF both nations. The principle once admitted
in dealing with the japanese, 1t Will be made
preext for its indefinite continuance and for other re-
stctons that it has been our confessed desire 10 remove
Ii Will be To difficulty to arise between the re-
specve COnsus and the Governor In obedience to the
will OF his superors the latter will use every effort to re-
strain foreigners going there and without his consent the
passport will not be perfect In the hands too OF per
welding consular authority less honorable an our
present Consul 1t subject 10 great objection as recog
nzng distinction of person of which he becomes the
arbitrary judge 1t is TO be hoped so offensive measure
Will the sanction OF the Government at wash
ington.
In order 70 meet the wishes OF the community for the
proper government of the foreign settlement Of Ioko-
haIna the irresponsible Municipal Council, who have
undertaken that work for the past two years have
signed their office, and. on application Their assumed
Of the foreign Ministers at Neddo. who devised
scheme Of having foreigner appointed 10 assist MN III
ITS government. Mr. Dohmen formerly attached 70 the
British Consulate, received the appointment with the
title OF VceGOvernOr The first orders ISSUED under the
arrangement have been mainly against the chinese
residents. who body, are quite as orderly ana peace
able other residents. IL - made crime Tor them
10 ride on horseback. unless accompanying e nasteIs
hberal policy, ana the frivolous excuse "Ey eNcI. %
gust in the minds Of thinking citlIens liey are also
blgcd to pay tax of SIS year FOR the privilege oi
residing here, aud police officer appointed 10 board
vessel arriving ia inquire after chinese passengers
and ascertain their object In coming and Ia refuse or
allow them 10 come on shore. WIN one OF ihc J. VI
COmpanys steamers. with SEQ TO 1000 passengers on
board he would have lively time Of IT, The Governor
however in this instance, has mscacuaicd his powers
and been informed by the United states Consul that
person board an American vessel FOR any such
purpose without his authority All tins casiug OF au
thul1ty under the rule Of crrtOraiiy that prevails
intercourse with baTbaIous nations could Dc
avoided II the plain directions of orr Government
fairly carried ont 10y Consul ~ couuncion with those
OF other powers, forming Board OF Consuls ahd To-
geher Will the Governor, making AL necessary aws Tor
the government of the settlement The weather for o
long tine past has been most dccitftl-tue, clear.
sunny days with slight frosts at night The farmers have
al housed Their rice crop which ar rue ~ tnls N'lhl
j. exceedingly light owing to the dro'h that prevailed
during the summer