The New York herald., 1869-03-24


siam-Aaairs at the Philippine Islands.
WASHINGTON, March 23, 1859.
vouminous dispatches were received this morn
ing from Rear Admiral Rowan, commanding the
Asatic squadron.
letter dated at Hong Kong January Q, relative to
affairs in China and Japan, mentions that difficulty
had occurred between the English subjects on the
island Of FormOsa and the Chinese residents there.
There is considerable trade between the island and
the mainland in camphor, one Of the products OF the
island, and principally collected in that por-
ton Of the island occupied by the aborigines.
Some English traders purch ased quantity
OF camphor IN the interior, which was seized
by order Of the mandarins IN uansftu to the port Of
shipment under some fmsy pretext In addition
to this some English missionaries were nsulted and
Improperly treated. demand was made by the
English Consul for redress and the immediate de-
livery OF the camphor which was refused. Some
English ships-of-war went there and landed troops
in the face OF a large Chinese force and killed a
number OF them, when the chinese came 10 terms
paid damages and apologized.
Affairs IN Japan continue unsettled. The seat OF
war has been transferred from the Island Of Nephon
to that OF Tesso-enemeOto. The Admiral OF the Ty-
coon has gone to Hak0dadi with the squadron and
some transports full OF troops, and has taken the
place. 1t Is reported that the Mikados government
has chartered several steamers for the purpose OF
transporting troops to expel him.
Admiral Rowan, as soon as he heard OF the revo.
luton in SPAIN sent the IrOquOis to Manila to look
alter our interests there in case OF disturbance. The
French Consul had requested Admiral Rowan to
send out vessels to search for the corvette La Marge
which sailed from Saigon on the 1st OF November for
Yokohama The Juno, which sailed for the same
place ateea @ nre mao ~ saigon ai
believed that the La Marge f0undered. Admiral
Rowan sent the Iroquols to search the Philippine
Islands and about there and would send the Oneida
down the coast OF Hainan ana Cochin China. The
health OF the squadron was good.
Among the enclosures in the despatchs is letter
Prime Minister of Siam Admiral Rowan
announcing the death OF Prabal Sourdet Phra Chom
Klow. King of Sism. His Majesty died on the lst OF
He was sixty-four years Of age. and had reigned
over seventeen years. The officers whose duty 1t is
ans o N sau 9es and deOosed them golden
urn, which conveyed in procession to the Grand
Palace and placed in state In the wings OF the palace
the custom usually adopted with regard to the
remains Of former kings OF Siam. The princes, rela-
tives OF his late Majesty and the ministers Of the gov
ernment both high and low then met, consulted
together and unanimously agrees to the accession OF
the eldest Of his late Majesty to the throne Of
Siam. There was no dispute anywhere regarding the
choice, and merchants and traders followed up their
avocations In peace and prosperity, as heretofore.
responded with OF coincidence and also congratu
lated the ministers and royal family upon the happy
sue the same line OF friendly and liberal policy
towards the United States which marked the reign
Of his father.
IN despatch from Yokohama OF December 81 states
that on application OF the United States Minister he
expected to take him to Jeddo on the I'd Of January
IL was understood that all the foreign ministers
would have interviews with the Mikado on the 4th
and 5th OF January. The English, French and
Italian Ministers taken to Jedd0 in the vessels
OF their respective nations. Minister Van valken-
burg advised Commander Carter that the American
steamer Mars had proceeded to Jeddo on the 18TH Of
December for the purpose OF taking on board 500
soldiers to be conveyed to Hakodadi and
requested him to take such measures as may be
necessary to prevent her committing the contem-
plated breach OF neutrality which, In the opinion OF
the Minister involved additional risk to the lives
and property Of American citizens at that port who
have rely upon the observance Of strict neutrality
for immunity from danger. In accordance there
with Commander Carter advised the agents OF the
vessel owners and the contract was thrown up.
The Azof, steamer Of the Peninsular and oriental
Company, 1t Is said, got the same charter
with the knowledge OF the British Minister. She
went to Jeddo and returned to Yokohama
with large number OF japanese on
board. subsequently the Azof and North
German steamer, went out bound for the vicinity or
Hakodad AT last accounts from there all was
quiet and the foreign population seemed rejoiced at
the change OF rulers. No apprehension OF danger
was felt either to person or properly.
English, OF the lrquois, dated Manila, December
80. Everything was quiet there and had been, ex-
cepting some few minor officials who were disposed
TO create trouble when the first news was received
OF change In the government They we're placed
In confinement, where they still renamed The
Governor had announced his intention Of returning
TO Spain via the United States February March.
The American merchants at Manila were much
pleased with the arrival Of the Oneida.