The New York herald., 1869-06-20

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The situan on of Aaairs--Acsive Preparations
of riie Rebas-French On1cers-The Mikndo's
Fices-Pr6er astinasion-Rusasr Current
The MikadO NJ Jeddo-An mportanr Convo-
cnticp-- UnsatisEacso Cendisisn of the FL.
nauces-COnsulaf AppOintnents-The Case
of the Greek s9aor Mascera-Blowing Up
of n Jsvasrse Gs.boaa-Commercial Mat
tiers. vorou..,. uoo ,oeo
Jan ouiet on the Petoi.,ae'' used to be very con-
venent standing heading Tor all newspapers in the
United States that published {eiiable information
from the seat OF war during the csaepaigns against
Richmond IN the war OF the rebellion. can quiet OF
Hakodaten is equally as good sentence at the ser
vice OF The newspapers in Japan. Nothing III '"e
and quiet order o! things has been disturpea
since my last communication % the HERALD. But
tremendous are the preparations being msde, 'he
fortifications around Hakodate and In faSL
throughout the island OF Yessoon being constantly
increased, and report says that Ennomotto has now
over 5000 men IN garrison. These, 1t is said, are
commanded by Frenchmen, who are indefatigable In
their efforts to get the Japs Ypder them up to the
proper drill standard. Countless torpedOes are also
ready to blow smithereens out Of the Mkado's neet
whenever 1t shall appear IN the new republics
waters. Money is plenty and rice in abundance. On
mense quantities Of troops at Amamori Bay, almost
directly opposite Hakodate and the Mikado's fleet,
headed by the Stonewall, and consisting in ali or
seven vessels has left for that place sui
expect to hear of anything being done f6r couple
of months yet. In the first place some accident OF
what exae5 nature cannot ascertain happened to
the Stonewall, about twentyfo hours out Of Yoko
hama, ana forced her to anchor in Uraga
Bay and some OF the other vessels put back
to Jeddo. l most certainly think that the
Japs have got sort OF wild elephant in the
shape Of the Stonewall. At the present time
not single European is on board o: her. and vc.ry
much fear that managed by Japs alone SO will
come to some signal grief, and Ennomot.c k quite
confident that he can blow her out Of f,1he water.
And, in the second place, the Japs< must talk two
months for every days action, Delay, as far as l
can see is neither beneficial nor prejudicia TO En-.
nomotto, but may very seriously effect the imperial
cause, as it viii give all those who sympathze with
the 'exed Keyas'' an opportunity TO aid them SUBJ
stantally. ~
l have mentioned in previous letters my belief
that the only way TO secure peace to this empire was
the consolidation OF the whole power Of the country
In the MikadOs or Emperor's hands. 1t was report
ed some time ago that the principal Daimios had &C.
tualy come to this view OF the matter, and had vol
unfairly surrendered their hereditary feudal autho
rty into the hand Of the Mkado aud that this action
would be shortly followed by u similar one on the
part OF the minor DaimiOs. Nay, IN the Japan
Times translation OF proclamation was published
signed by Choisin, Satsama and Hiren, Ia which
they positively give up not only fleets and armies
but even their lands. For myself believe that the
proclamation Is either huge hoax perpetrated on
such document has been issued, it Is simply ruse
part OF the big spiders to catch and gobbe the
thai left this port to 20 to aKodadi only two dis
played the MikadO's emblem at their peaks. Two
new Satsuma's, one Choisin's, one Awa's, one Gey.
shius' and one kurume's dag and Of these princes,
the three first named were said TO have signed the
document Ihave heard the positive assertion made,
by Japanese who should KNOW that no such surren-
der OF authority ever contemplated that the
only concession made Is that the Mikado's authority
shall be recognized as paramount 10 their own in
their respective territories whereas formerly 1t
could not be recognized at all without 1t came
through the DamiO Of the territory.
The Mikado has lett Kioto for Jeddo, where he will
PROBABLY arrive at the end OF the ensuing MONTH
II at first stated that six Of the greatest Daim0s
were to accompany him on his progress but 1t ap
pears that only TWO OF the very great ones OF the
land did so-Satsuma and Etchisen The latter. 1t
agreement between him and the former, between
wnom there has never been any great friendship
kados arrival at Jeddo conversation OF ali The Da-
MOS is to be called, and the probabilities that
this will be the most important parliament that has
yet met Japan. This great question OF feudal
surrender VIII be discussed and undoubtedly urged
tremely doubtful whether harmony VIII prevail III
assembly where m SO many eonnlsnns inter,
IL
| 1t be true that Etchison has lett the Mi
| kado's train and retired TO his own territory
is most probable that at least most Of the minor
Dalmios VIII not submit TO the total surrender OF all
their euda rights and territories. Yet this plan,
although supported oy few men, such as satsuma,
Choisin and rosa (Dut not as yet, am confident,
acted upon, powerful rich and unscrupulous, and
| who viii he the great personal gamers thereby, Is
the only one that leads 10 the path through which
Japan can reach tranquility. Concentration has
been beneficial In Europe, both IN the past and the
| present There Is no reason why Japan should not
4 prOit by the same OF action
The merchants and the iinancers still at their
wits ends in reference to the boo currency. The
fact Is the finances Of the country are In such u
mixed up mess that 1t Is very difficult TO guess how
the matter rs to end. In the first place. the silver
boos OF deteriorated value having been Issued they
| stand at nuctuating value OF S65 to $50 to
| the 500. Then there is niboo, nominay valued
| at two boos, ntrinscaly worth about threefourths
Of the boo; and lastly there Is the klnsatZ paper
money at discount OF IRON thlrty1ve to forty per
cent ana In some portions OF the country viii not be
taken at any price. Special meetings or the Cnam.
| Der Of Commerce have been held and Sr Harry
Parkes' interference was invoked. In answer to q
| remonstf alive communication addressed 10 the
| Japanese government the following answer was
| turned:-
TRANSLATION.
sInwe have the honor to acknowledge receipt OF your
s % xa say. 81 ss os s and %
We greatly regret that reports nurous commence should
have been spread about and we are earnestly engaged n
pectng the arrival from Osaka OF Okuma Hachsro who
full Parcars be able various questions
| you have addressed TO us.
In the meantime may state that In consequence OF the
appearance Of debased haw stopped
the coinage Of the silver golden 40
that in future more OF these coins will be our
| country.
may also conclusion that neither Dsmios nor
any other person have the tight Of coming money and that
eogding % the laws Of our country, By governmen.
| We have, &c. DATE CHICNAGON,
| Minister for fOreigi Affairs
HIGAsHI kUZE CfIUJO,
| Vice Minister tor foregi A1alrs.
| Sir HARRY 8. PARKEs X. q. b.
The discussion now going on Therefore seeing
that there are to be more boos or niDoss issued
brings the future action Of the japanese govern.
ment TO the redemption OF those now Il circula.
tlon For my part cannot see now they AN eyade
that responsibility, nor do believe that ttnre Is any
such intention entertained the part Of tie govern.
ment The fact Ia that several parties iave been
speculating TO very large extent In this debased
currency, buying them, knowing them 10 be below
the proper standard, and these sharpes have Qot
| Waro M for fac