New-York tribune., 1873-06-12

the vessel Yves named went ON board soon after her
arrival thoroughly inspected her, and expressed MS
satisfaction with bis purchase. Tlen ne ana Wh AZ is
very rarely done by bureau ofcer OF any nation he
sect his interpreter forward to the crew had any
complaints TO make and when he found that they had
some he called them aft heard the complaints patiently,
and decided them impartially This thing was done OF
his own accord. and II example OF disposition
have always found among the higher classes IN Japan
kindly interests the welfare OF those below the
or under their control An incident happoned few Gays
ago the exact OF this. We have railway here
just ls miles long. At the head ofa numerous and very
costly goldaced staff stands The Director General Oh
Railways" Qs miles long. remember, who Is reported 10
draw 5000 por month his salary This Engishman 10
blessed with daughter or two, and when ayoung sur
geon, who ornamented Her Maesty's 10th Regiment OF
Foot then quartored at Yokohama, aud who drew from
the chest Of that body about eloO year for MS Vaoe
services married one OF his dear flock, the doctors mer
s suddenly appreciated, and he was discovered 70 DC
worth $500 per month surgeonInchief Of the Rai[
way ls miles ong) He had been worrying along in this
position for year. when the FIRST accident occurred
few days ago. native watertender fell from the en-
gine of train I'm motion The train was stopped the
man was brought up, and our medical frlend' VINO
happened to the train refused TO leave his scat 70
look at the man. This told me by an eyewitness In
the same car Compare the two incidents and you may
get very fair idea OF the difference between Japanese
gentleman and an English snob. Aud yet the snob
despises the gentleman and looks down upon him as
something akin to "ngger"
There was something wrong about the payments
made, at different times, for the Kuroda at New
York. But am assured by Gen. Capron that no him
self sent the different the times that they were
due. Tho blame II any. lies with Nr. Arinori Mor the
japanese Minister at Washington. He has been in the
habit Of doing a regular banking business receiving
money for this and dozen other expenses OF the
Japanese and using the money for what he dered
TO be the most pressing thing. He used the Kuroda
money for other purpose, and then had to wait
until other money TO hand before he could pay for
the steamer There is considerable excitement here in
official circles over Mr. Morris unaceountabe behavior.
and his probable fate Not only has he been very care
less about money matters but he has also dsobyed the
most positive orders from the Ministers Certain IN
sructlons are sent to him to communicate to the Wash
ington Cabinet Either he does not mention these at all
20 Mr. Fish, or else If he does forward them he alters
the meaning to smt his own views Naturally, you VIII
wonder who be guilty of such conduct Is
not recalled and disgraced But It is such easy
matter to recall Mr.. Mor. During the last few months
no less than three instructions have been sent to
him, telling him either 70 resign or to apply
for leave Of absence. He took no notice OF the
first two but as the last contained the threat OF
peal 10 tlc American Government he thought his time
had indeed come aud so forwarded 10 Yedo request
for leave OF absence from his post of duty This request
was promptly granted and the answer was sent by the
regular mail steamer About this time the authorities
here determined 20 send American, Mr.. S. NJ Bryan,
as Postal Commissioner, 90 arrange Postal Treaty be-
tween Japan and America, England, France ana Ger
many Accordingly ten days after this written letter
had been sent to Mor they sent him telegram in-.
structing to await Mr. Bryans arrival assist him in
arranging the Postal Treaty. aud then take his leave Of
absence Mr. Mori Obeyed the letter. of although
telegram dated ten days later, and sent to
contradict the contents OF the letter. and he writes TO
Department that he shall obey the last instruction
received from them. Accordingly he packed his trunk
and started for Europe, One Of the local papers, few
days ago. contained this item: Mr.. Nor has fed from
his post OF duty and win probably pass the OF his
life under the shelter of some European Government
He win not return Japan is understood order
to commit hara-kiri awaits his arrival" Many men,
prominent japanese politics. say that he Will not dare
70 return here, while more than one, who has known
him personally at hs post of duty that he Is really
crazy That perhaps the best Interpretation to put
upon his very peculiar conduct Mr. Yano Giro left here,
by the laat mall proceed to Washington Secretary
OF Legation. BY Mr. Morris sudden withdrawal he will
probably become Charge d'AffIires. know Mr. YanO
Intimately. Although apurebred japanese, am certain
that his mother have been Yankee and his father
scotohman. II he 1t win be with MS open,
and if any checks made ont, they will not be 10 s.
c. or bearer" but TO " bearer" alone.
On Monday night at O'Clock FIRE broke out In the
Mkados palace. In 10 minutes the whole structure was
In flames and in less than hour II was burned to the
ground The native troops aud fremen were promptly
on hand and preserved order They could do little else,
as the buildings burned too fast TO be ccd and the
moats stopped the progress of the fire. Tn Emperor,
accompanied by his own bOdyguard of lancers went to
his mothers palace By and there the Empress and
the Court Joined MIN the next day. The palace and out
buildings were totally destroyed. 1t Il said that new
one will be built from the plans OF foregparctect,
to cost about s25OOOOO These fires in very
venently for tho purposes Of restoration Where the
great IRE swept clean year ago, the streets have been
stralghtened and wdened and rows OF twostory brick
buildings are being erected These built after for
eign models and for miles, the principal street Of
Yedo looks like that of any large city Of America Eu
rope II only needs railroad track In the center
and that will be there very shortly Some evil disposed
people are giving publicity to the rumor that the palace
was set Oh fire by cendiafcs. for political
Such story Is totally untrue The fire caused by
one of the Emprosss ladies VINO the night chilly,
had taken a braMer @: charcoal INTO her bed During
the night this fair yonug danse this hghborn maid OF
honor selected for her beauty and her rank to tie
Emperors bride kicked. upset the brazer scattered the
lighted charcoal cotton quilts, and palace
will be the result. slice OF turnip too much-posS5lY
a hsh-bone ia the throat-Will coat S250O,OOO
The semI-mOnthly trips Of the Pacific Mail steamship
Company begin to-day. They viii, doubtless, continue
during the Summer. The projected English line be-
tween YOkO ILd Frisco touching at the China ports
that s the light In which lock at IL here) has died
natural DEATH The Pacific Mail had too strong foot
the projectors Of the other line were not men OF
sucient weight 10 inspire confidence although they
linked themselves TO Russell d Co. at Shanghai and
the line has fallen through.