The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-10-11
AROUND THE WORLD.
Seward ON tho Rulers Of japan,
China, Egypt, Turkey and

Ex-Secretary Seward is safe at home
from his journey around the world, and
has been interviewed" The core
spondent describes the famous Secretary
as physically but wreck of his former
self, though he vet retains much of his
mental vigor. His eyes still reflect the
light OF giant intellect; his face is
almost f1orid with health. In fact
the tour around the world seems to
have greatly benefited him. Wequote
some interesting points of Mr.. Seward S
experience, as narrated to the CORE
spondent:
"As to Japan said Mr.. Seward,
civilization is progressing there with
gigantic strides. The japanese adapt
themselves with great facility to our
civilization, and are emulous-I will
not saw imitative-Of foreigners. Not
so with the Chinese, who, after all, are
OF the same race as the japanese. The
reason OF the difference is simply this ::
japan is a very narrow country, and
has many seaports, where the inhabit-
ants come much in contact with
foreigners. But the Chinese, with the
exception Of few places, have had few
dealings with Englishmen and Ameri-
cans. Besides, China is so thickly pop
ulated that the inhabitants have to tax
their energies TO the u,most-to work
and toll incessantlv-;o make bare
living. The Chinese. as race, are
mentally and physically not inferior to
the japanese. The former are a more
stern and self.reliant people. Their
system Of education is in many respects
perfect one, and there are branches of
science and art in which they are even
in advance Of u.s. The Chinese are very
serious and administrative Take for
instance the Chinese laborer. He will
work for YOU on contract, and work con-
scientiously, as long as you pay him.
But he does not think he is under any
obligation to YOU even if you add gra-
tuity to his wages. He will not as
much as thank you. There is not, how
ever, finer race in existence than the
Monaghan race in China
as there much corruption in the
Chinese Government? Do they boast
Of rings ??
The government Of China is a very
corrupt one. Theoretically position is
awarded according to merit; theoretic-
ally there is competitive examination
for every office; but in practice Offices
are gwen to those who can raise the
most taxes, squeeze the most money out
OF the people to satisfy the pressing
needs OF the government, and TO put by
something handsome for themselves. "
If I mistake not, among other
natural curiosities, yoa have seen the
Emperor OF China
There is no Emperor Of China now
that is to say, the Emperor, who is a
boy Of fourteen, is a minor, and the
government is governed by a regency.
But have conferred with his uncle
and the members Of the ministry, and
they were very solicitous in caring that
my journey through China should be
as pleasant as possible. -
Your interview with the Mikado Of
Japan must have been very interesting
how was il brought about?'
The Prime Minister OF Japan asked
me to name the day and hour when |
wished to see the Mikado As a higher
mark OF distinction | was granted a
private audience-a favor which had
never before been conferred upon any
foreign representative. | was accom-
panied by our Minister, Mr.. belong
We first called on the Prime Minister
who conducted us TO summer house
where we were sumptuously entertained
Then we walked through several gar
dens, past several villas, to the las
summer house, where the Mikado, as 6
special honor, had come to receive US
for he never leaves his palace for such
purpose. lie was dressed with daz
zlius splendor and surrounded by hi:
court. The Mikado is young man o.
twenty-two. He Toes not appear to be
an extraordinary genius, nor does he
look insignificant He is intelliSen
and seems to be perfectly conscious o
the dignity of his position. The pre-
sentaton was in this manner: Tn,
Prime Minister took sheet Of paper
wrote something on it and presented Il
to the Mikado, who touched it with hi:
wand or sceptre. The interpreter there
upon translated it-'Salutation to the
Minister of the, United States. Mr.
belong then introduced me to the Nj
| kado, and his words were translated 10y
the same interpreter, written on another
sheet of and handed to the Emperor
The rest OF the conversation was car
ried on in the same manner. The Mi
kado made some flattering remarks
about the American nation, and told thu
ministers to confer with me, as one whC
had great experience OF government
and would give them valuable intorma
ton in many things. And | did have
several conferences with the Prime
| Minister, whom L fOund 10 pe man
liberal ideas"
lis the japanese Government as cor
rupt as the Chinese?'
"Oh, no; it is, on the contrary, yer,
honest. There is an aristocracy in ia
pan and it has full control of the gov
eminent
ave have read a great deal OF you
brilliant reception 10y the Khedive o
Egypt" -.
Eyes. am under great obligation
to the Khedive. On my arrival at Sue:
there was a special train in waiting Il
take me to Cairo and a palace wa
placed at my disposal: Yes, indeed
the Khedive is man OF modern ideas
| I think he is the richest man IN tn