The Hawaiian gazette., 1871-06-28

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SuaSeuAr, sisi April
The latest news received nom Pckln Is, nnhap-
PLY Of an evil iorcbodiug character and does not
leave any doubt as TO the hostile Intentions OF sha
Chinese Government against the Europeans az largc
and the Misslonaries Of all seeis Of Christianity IN
particular, The "Nsung-li-Yar9n" " has ecmmuai-
Gated 30 the Representatives of Foreign Powers
memorandum eonialning the following articles;
al. Henecfcrth, no person OF body Of PERSONS
shall be liable to prosecution for Insults offered 20
religious missions. Those only shall Be pgnsshcd
who have dealt blows. No indemnify shall %
granted in compensation for the aestrsciios Of
property, or the loss Of goods and effects.
80. All the foreign women shall be sent back %
their country. because Missionaries Of taer Kind
have bad influence regarding the peace and retire
men; Of the female Chinese society aud the Chinese
wouen shall be forbidden from attending any meet
ing Of Christian denomination.
- The Missionaries shall not enjoy any ex-tcrr-
toriai privileges, and whee they have 10 present
themselves, er eecio, to the "Yamcus," or 10 order
to obtain aid and assistance, they shall soufefH to
the Chinese rites and customs, viz Prosiraie
themselves on the ground, Sc &C.
"a The Intervention Of Missionary IN favor Of
be punished immediately.
Is All the missionary establishments shah be
placed under the surveillance of Chinese officer
delegated al Aoc. 40 founding hospital, no girls
school shall be tolerated.
&c The Chinese children shall not be allowed TO
frequent the Missionaries schools
-. bureau OF registration shall be established
for bapilsns. where shall be entered the residence
and condition Of life Of the convert No Missionary
shall Be entitled to receive more than foFty-dyo
converts.
as Coufueius shall not be insulied nor shall tho
feelings Of those who follow ais doctrine be hurt in
any wav"
This document is but too authentic. and the Min
isiers Of the Foreign Powers have already transmit
ted It to their respective Governments. Why have
they accepted tts Public opinion Is here divided:
some euergetcaly blame their attitude, while Others
dnd plausible excuse in the fact that Il aiIoTds 4
to gain time, and allow the foreign nations
represented here 20 take the necessary steps n order
70 obtain redress for this arbitrary measure and at
the same time, for the recent massacre Of Tientsin.
The emotion is deep in our community. The timid
and pesslmist people are al asir and the ioicful
events Of Tieu-tsin are too resh 10 the memosy to
justify serene quietude, while the eareiOrnothag
or wOuld-be esproris begin 10 think it prudent 10
hold their peace
The Maudarins apparently seem to limit their
dislike to the missionary element OF the foreign
population but all feel that ii is but pretext 10
get rid of everything that is aot indigenous. not
withstandiug the commercial interests which bind
the Chinese to the pioneers Of foreign trade. It
may be alleged that 1t is Illusion part, but
it may turn ont sad reality, IL prompt and Efficient
measures are not applied By our respective Govern
men,s.
In relation to the above subject, We read In the
Sosrslsss ds SllagAar. China is preparing herself
for war" such is the unanimous cry Of the
Extreme Orient; and they right iu pointing ont
the hostile disposition and preparations on TIE part
Of a nation which has never welcomed rs, b1t has
merely tolerated and suffered our presence
through the fear it entertained Of our force and
power. The time is not distant when the Govern
meut here blinded by the deeeitful reports Of the
Maadlrins viii resist what they call the encrUach-
ments Of the Europeans and Americans, Nhich have,
in fact, nothing bat thc legitimate and Wih
to establish and strengthen commercial and prefia-
ble relations for all parties, between China America
and Europe.
It is weI-known fact that at Pekin, the anti
European party Is gaining ground, and coup d'aaf
Is apprehended for the overthrow Of Prince Krug's
government. This party has many chances on
its side at the present moment, which have been
enhanced BY the vicious p1licy followed By the Rep
resentatTes OF Foreign Powers most directly inter-
ested In the question aud who, for some time, viii
be able TO deceive their Governments about the real
state Of afiirs iuasmuch there exists 10 Europe
q certain opposition TO renew a warIike expedition
in these distant regions. Among othe- reasons az
cribed 10 the influence Of the a1tforeign party. t
must be allowed that estimation Of france, brought
about b. late political events viii prevent her from
joining and combining her action with England Who
is not likely 10 undertake war BY herself Here Wc
must not omit 70 mention that another cause Of TIE
.laiion asd confidence Of the Chiaese GovemEiens
rests on the they have o. the prosperous
condition Of their finances Thanks % their repiete
treasury the Chinese Government have boaght
immense quantities Of arms and animation, and
established important afssnals and dockyaFas IN
several provinces
We have lately been to Walt and examine thu
Arsenal Of KeaHgnan, near shsHgaas, aud se have
been forciby struck 10 beholding its magnituds add
importance Il is composed ike the Arsenal 6f
Fo0eh0T, Of shipylrds and doekyards. where Chi
nese under the superintsndence and instruction q
able EuroPeaus ma1ufacturs al kinds % engines of
var, and partical1rig canuoas and Renlsgion guns-
In fifteen large bsildings there gathered % less
than one thousand Chinese mechaaics working
with great zeal aud skiM TIE Necessary machines
are Esry fns and complete and are al moved b.
steam. Most oi them were made o. the spot At
the present moment, they are building man-of-Ear
of go horse p0Eer
AL these signs, re are afraid bespeak threatening
daugsrsi and the aatpathy u race. the preildiees
Of caste vii once more stop oLaEhie tbs progress
of ciFilizati0n-.
a REHaEKaELz CHAEAcTEE.-FouesisT the sss-
peetsd Nathan murderer, c0rflnues 70 sustain bic
reputation - the 9 best Lider 10 the E0rid" 1ls
fooWinz Instance Of bis daring character i reafe1s
some moafhs since, Z namber of Bis friends we're