New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-12-31

axousa ,or the aeparture from sobrety which always
sits rather heavily upon the public OF fodo since ne
took up his residence at oTen-the edince al
ways held In reserve for foreign guests OF the highest
distinoton-there has been now amending roma Oh
Savety. in which, according TO Japanese custom, the
masses have been expected TO participate as freely
as the select The Yedo fetes have too oiteh
been described TO mako 1t necessary TO give
any special account OF those when he no"
occurring but certain events the ostensiDle warrant
for which has the Grand Dukes presence are OF 50
significant an interest that they deserve particular no
tice To begin WITH the Mikado has for the first time
visited foreign guest in his own quarters In the sec
ond place he allowed foreign lady to be presented
TO hmhe wife Of the Russian Representative In TINS
legion. In the third he has invited the Grand DUKE
and certain Observation-Disclosures 10 be friendly to the
Government Mr. De Long was not among theml--to an
informal gathering at his own house. In which the En-
press and the ladies of the court participated In the
fourth place he has promised to make his brst
VISIT TO a foreign feet during the sojourn OF the
Grand Duke and will. before long, review the Russian
ships now In the harbor Of Yokohama promise was
at time made that the Mikados first inspection OF
foreign fleet should be board United states vessel
but circumstances appear to have released the Japanese
from that obligation. All the aforementioned deVhr
lions from the of the Court have been received
with considerable surprise, although 1t now appears
that there will probably be no limit to recognition OF
and participation In the usages OF other nations when
sufficient opportunities for such action occur III Is
rumored even, that the Mikado has consented to be
present at public ball to be given Iin honor OF the
Grand Duke in Yokohama next week. This is probably
without foundation although II such concession 20 the
desires and fancies OF the western world should ne
made really ought not to be received with astonsh
ment in view OF the almost incredible rush OF recent
public events. .
OF actual current incidents there is little just now 10
be said. Concerning the imaginary incidents which
have been circulated, In manner which nobody here
account for throughout the United States, much
might be said although am almost weary OF talking
and you must be weary OF hearing OF OF the falsehood
which distributed, heaven only knows how, about
the affairs Of this country desire TO dismiss the whoe
business Of the report OF reaconary movement IN TINS
Government, Of revived policy OF exclusion ana o. the
contemplated expulsion OF foreigners, by declaring tha
they fabricatoDs from beginning 10 end without
shadow of foundation Of any kind TO rest upon II Is
most unfortunate thing that Mor the Charge dAhares
at Washington. should have attempted TO oner
the young official supposed that there may have been
some truth in the rumors and considered bis duty to
build up protecting bulwark against conjecturai evil
his opinion II is greatly 20 be regretted tnat
he ia furnished with more accurate reports or tne
state OF the affairs of his own country or else oclay
| checked from ndulging In random speculat0ns upon
the subject The simple truth is that there has been no
sign retrOgressOn admission OF antiprogres-
sive faction councils OF the administration and
no thought of departing from the principle OF adopting
aud acting upon judicOus foreign aid, under certain
limitations, which has been the purpose OF this Govern
ment ever since it into its existence f. H. H.