New-York tribune., 1872-07-22
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ing that he had idea Of opening the question ALL
aud that he fully recognized the right OF Sovereign
10 regulate his receptions by any reasonable rules which
seemed TO him suitable convenient Al the timt
he suggested that II It should appear In any way desa
bic to the japanese propose their part devi
alton from the established usage he should be- happy -
cooperate with them. In this way = would be possible
for them 10 avoid the appearance OF being coered and
to Introduce the change ostenby Of their accord
This, 10 will easily be seen, simply repetition in
smaller way OF the diplomatic method practiced with
such complete success by Mr.. Townsend Harris many
years ago, when he secured in similar all the
treaty advantages which France and England had
been prepared to exact by force. Mr.. Shepard
received immediate reply TO his suggestion,
and 1t was wholly uncertain what action would
be taken until the day fixed for the Admiraia
visit, when after the arrival Of the American parry
within the castle grounds, they informed that His
Majesty had decided to offer the representatives. OF tho
United states the special compliment OF welcoming them
standing, mark Of consideration which he had offered
TO other nation. In this way therefore, the ceremony
fulhed and the barrier having thus been removed,
further difficulty remains, far the interviews OF
representatives Of other countries concerned. Bat
the affair has created more than days sensation
here, and it intimated that urgent win he sent
home from the British legation requesting that some
retaatory step be taken with Terashna TCza who has
just been appointed japanese Minister to the Cod OF 81.
James
offensive and defensive alliance between Japan ard
China are constantly appearing. II assumed AZ pres
without shadow OF Justification that the treaty
qures either nation TO take active part with the other m
of hostilties with a Western power. lest these
views should obtain some hold in America, histcn to
you that the exact text OF the treaty has never
been disclosed by the Government Of Japan or OF Chln
and that unfa Yorable criticisms based upon
imperfect version first published Ia The NORTH china
Herdd. According TO this version 1t Is set down thai
China and Japan being friendly, either SHALL IN OF
experiencing injustice wrong from another State, be
entitled to good offices from the otner'
have the opportunity OF knowing that this does not
fairly represent the language Of the original
document In general form the treaty -
based upon those concluded between Japan and the
Western nations and especially upon that Of 1853 with
the United States the second article OF which contains
provision of similar puTport 10 that OF the clause %
which exception taken in the present agreement The
President Of the United States promises in the Harris
treaty that he will "act friendly mediator in snch
matters Of difference may arise between the Govern
ment of Japan and any European power" that "the
ships Of war Of the United shall render friendly
aid and assistance to such japanese vessels as they may
meet on the high seas, far be done without
breach Of neutrality" and that American Consuls at
foreign ports shall afford friendly aid" in Ike
The japanese perfectly OF the value OF
pledge Of this sort and the extent 10 which It binds the
Government that makes 1t. similar promise appears
in the treaty between the United and China; but
they very well know, the former power has never
been expected 10 interfere the quarrels OF China and
England, or, France. In their they have hal
still more convincing proof that the offer OF friendly
aid and assistance involves active participation IN
the particular disputes OF nation with ITS nelghOOfs
They have simply followed form which the. found
ready their hand, and which 1t seemed desirable fof
them TO copy in the spirit as that IN |hch was
originally land down. As TO undertaking a bcigerent
ohio i'm of
that no such idea presented rself 70 them IL
any warrant for such suspicion has been afforded by
the unauthorized translation OF the treaty, It Will dsa
pear when the complete and genuine text Is mao5
public.
more serious question 0i foreign treaties has been
under discussion by the Administration during
few weeks. The sudden suspension Of public proceed
ings by the Embassy In America, and return OF
of its prominent members to this country, must
hs attracted considerable attention. Numerous
plantations were doubtless suggested in the United
States they have been here but the actual OF
tho delay has hitherto accurately revealed.
The facts these Although the time fixed for the
general revision Of the treaties had been extended until
period subsequent to the return home OF the Embas-
sadOrs, circumstances arose during their soOnrn IN
Washington which made it appear expedent to them to
begin the international discussion upon this sub
ect The credentials which they held did not however,,
authorize them to undertake this labor and 1t TO
obtain larger power that Ito and okubo returned
to Yedo The Government generally favored the
proposition. thinking, perhaps, that more gen
erous terms might be obtained by the dis
tngushed visitors in the resspeeuve capitals
Of the treaty powers than would be agreed TO by the ac
credited Ministers IN Japan. But II strongly op-
posed by the heads the Foreign Office soyeshima
Terashma chiefly onsthe ground that the ambassadors
abroad unprotected by efficient legal assistants
and might therefore be led into ndscretions while In
tnelt own country they would nave the guidance OF O-
especially engaged for this purpose. The difference
/ that the ambassadors would carry their point but
SOyeshlna having threatened 10 resign and IN iset,
having surrendered his functions for short interval,
and 0Eab5 viii return bv this mail 70 America 70 conf
municate the failure Of the most important part Of their
mission, and to resume the work Tor which they
originally dispatched They will be accompanied by
Teraha, whose nominal position will be that Resi-
dent Minister IN England, although mis- more direct pur
pose at present is TO lend weight 10 the councils of
fwakuras Embassy This is tue story of the break
IN the japanese proceedings abroad nave httle doubt
that its accuracy Will be here and there denied but It's
Items of local news are abundant this month The
nsurrecOn in the has been suppressed, although
by the admission Of the Government organs 1t
one moment an extremely serious affair. Upward OF
lives sacrificed both sides before they sub
dued Many reasons are suggested Tor the outbreak Dub
the true cause appears TO nave been the dissatisfaction
universally felt at the srictness with which the taxes
levied under the present Government. These taxes
are not In reaty more oppressive han thOse OF the To-
hgawas, but they are enforced with much more seyer
" The banner under which the insurgents marched has
been exhibited in Iedo. Its inscription demands the
storation Of the government OF the Jaikuns Nowith
standing this and other tokens OF disorder the Emperor
Is about to start upon extensive tour throughout his
dominone He will travel principally by water and his
first visit will be paid 10 the powerful master Of satuma
Kagosima The event OF most practical significance
during month is the opening OF the railway between
Yokohama and Yedo, which took place few days ago.
In spite OF ITS obvious defects OF construction has been
tremey popular inordnate cost seems to be tempo
rarily forgotten h. n.
FOREIGN NOTES.
Fresh efforts are making 10 induce the Pope