Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1872-03-28
From New York Herald.
Educational Interests In Japan.

The Emperor of Japan recently
called his mobiles together, and dcliv-
cred message touching the educa
tional interests OF the people. It is
remarkable document, and fully
confirms the reports of the revolu.
ton OF ideas which has taken place in
japan. The Mikado declares that
the ancient system has been changed,
AMI that new departure has been
made. He not only advises his sub.
jects to 90 abroad and study the
systems OF other nations, bu: declar-
es that there is not the slightest Oh
lection to taking their wives, daugh.
ters, and sisters with them, that they
may learn in other countries the
best manner Of instruct,ng children.
The following is the message Of the
Mikado, as it appears in the Japan
Nail OF Jan. %:
We are ofthe opinion that the rep,
utation tor civilization, wealth, a, d
strength possessed by the countries
OF the globe arise from nothing else
than tn power OF industry aud per.
servance which characterize their
populations; and the reason why
their populations develop their
knowledge, polish their talent, and
give effect In their power OF industry
and p rservance, is that each indivld-
ual does his best as a member of the
nation. We have lately changed our
ancient system. and desire TO run
equally in the race with other coun.
tries. How can we expect to suc.
ceel unless the whole population
unanimously exerts to the full it's
power ct industry and perseverance,
The mobiles in particular, occupying,
AS they do. an honorable and impor-
tant position, and being the object Of
the observation Ut the whole people,
are looked upon as models of action
Is it possible TO dispense with an ex.
traordinNy degree Of industry and
perseverance on their part, such "a
will fit them to be the leaders in AM.
mating the people? Their response
bilities are indeed grave. This is the
reason why we summon you here to.
day, in order that we may commune.
cate our wishes to you in person. In
order to secure the result of indus
try and perseverance,, nothing else is
necessary but to develop knowledge
and to polish the talents; nothing
else is required but to fix the eyes
upon the aspect OF the civilization of
the world, 10 cultivate pursuits OF
actual utility. to 90 abroad for pur.
poses of study III torei gu countries.
and to learn practically. 1t may sui
flee tor those whose advanced age
prrcludes !hrir being able 10 remain
and study, to make tour abroad, to
widen their circle of knowledge by
Sect z and hearing, thus to improve
their understanding. In consequence,
too, of the want OF system OF wo.
man education in our country, many
women are deficient in intelligence.
Besides, the education OF children is
thing which is connected intimate.
ly with the instruction Of their moth
ers, and is really matter of the
most absolute importance. There is,
therefore. OF course, not the slightest
objection to those who 90 abroad
taking their wives. daughters, or ais.
ters with them, so that they may
learn that the instruction OF females
in foreign countries has a good ioun.
dation. and NAV become acquainted
with the right system of educating
children. If you will. all of you,
really give your attention to this
question, and exert your powers OF
industry and perseverance, there will
be no difficulty for rs in advancing
IN the region Of civilization, in laying
the foundation of wealth and
strength, and in running equally in
the race with the other countries OF
the world. Do yon, therefore, take
well TO heart our wishes, each OF you
do his best. and assist us ia gaining
the object OF our hopes.