New-York tribune., 1873-04-12

and tho japanese agree, on their siuo, Nht
no penalties other than fine imprisonment snail Dc in
ced any offenses except those wnicn are 'ocoR-
nzed a. capital crimes in italy This looks kc the nrSt
step toward the abolition of that oxtraerrtorial syS
tenn of consular Jurisdiction. which is monstrous IN tho
eves Of the Japaneso and which only be defended
by foreigners as necessary though temporary evil.
Beyond all question 1t is outrage upon native rights
and II the experiment of Italian submission to Japanese
authority prove satisfactory there Is no earthly rea
son TO doubt that II wi IT will go far toward making
the cessation OF consular courts Of the positive con
dons OF the treaties. Before this is determined
upon however, it will probably be necessary for the
Japanese TO show that they prepared to administer
Justice upon principles according to codes similar to
those existing in the nations with which they have es-
tahlished relations That they endeavorng 10 pro-
ceed upon such plan, and that arrangements to this
end are making rapid progress is known to all who are
IN their confidence. Meanwhile tho action of Count
Fe is well calculated TO their work by mani
Testing confidence in the integrity OF their Intentions
Thei famous Maria Luz case continues to supply us
from time to time with fresh material for discussion
We have received public that the law offices or
the British Government have formally pronounced the
action OF the Japanese to have been correct and just
few Of us have private assurance hardly less comfort
ing that the State Department at Washington has de-
clared its "rcgret" that Mr.. Delong should have
thought necessary to pursue the course which has ex
cited much criticism. This Is an additional reDun 10
that Of which you have hitherto been informed But
Notwithstanding these two distinct expressions OF opn-
ion from Washington 1t is given out from the Legation
ceners that the Minister'S action has been approved by
the home authorities. This kind Of inability rightly to
interpret the meaning Of official documents addressed to
him is not unprecedented with Mr.. DeloDg. one con-
spicuous example OF it was afforded at the time OF the
departure Of the Iwakuras embassy for America when
he pretended to have received letter urging MIN 10
accompany the tourists, tho strength of which
ha ifnfQh
tho travelling guide political philosopher and personal
friend OF the entire party not altogether TO their delight
IL is a somewhat significant circumstance that almost
all the correspondence from America upon the subject
OF the Maria Luz, and kindred topics. has been pub
shcd in japanese newspapers but that the letters TO MT
Deong from the Secretary of State have been withheld
do not mean TO say that tho disapprova these letters
contain couched in any harsh language or even IN d.
rect FERNS but like MercutiOs wound 1t will serve
In one case the Department regrets that he should
have found necessary 10 adopt measures when might
be understood by the japanese as favorng the cOoe
trade and IN the other our representative is warned 10
avoid further action which shall appear TO sanction
traffic which all agents OF the United States are expressly
enoned to discountenance From China we have tokens
OF unusual agitation upon the subject. 1t is really
amusing as well gratifying TO find that the torpid old
buk OF Chinese cOnce has been stirred from lis repose
by this lively little torpedo OF Asiatc waters.
The Viceroys OF Canton and Nankn are actually
TO devise some means by which the ensayement oftheir
uects either by Portuguese Peruvians may be pre-
vented and the various individuals who participated
directly or indirectly themovements for the rescue OF
the Maria Linz captves, have been duly thanked and
rewarded. The Commissioner, Chem who came to Japan
70 investigate the affair." has been elevated IN rank Mr.
Watson the British Charge and Mr.. Shepard, the u g.
Consul have received warm messages of acknowledg-
mept for their sympathy and assistance. Dye Tku,
the Governor of Kanagawa has been offered the title OF
Chinese mandarin and Dr. McCartee who acted as cOun
selor and interpreter to the commission has been COM
plimented by a gold medal, transmitted through the
consulate of Shanghai. The documents accompanying
this latter gift exhibit the temper and feeling OF the
Chinese officials in agreeable light that they deserve
70 be placed on permanent record. The first is from our
vce-Consul-General, Mr.. Bradford;
UNITED STATES CONSULATE GENERAL. !
DIR. D. B. MoCARrEE Yedo. Japan.
SIR: have the honor 10 inform YOU that have re-
ceiyed from his EXcelency Shen. Tluai at tins port.
under date OF 2sth ult. dispatch accompanied by
golden medal presented TO you through his Excelency
acknowledgment of your valuable services as adviser
and Interpreter TO the delegate Chen Fohhyun who was
sent 10 japan 1872 to receive the Chinese Coolies VINO
were rescued from the Peruvian vessel Maria Luz IN
the haibor of Yokohama It is gratifying 70 me to be
the medium of 10 you OF this attention on
the part Of the Chinese Government, and take the
oppouy to record In e name of vou OIL s9G
ion ability and discretion exercised IN connection
with an event which will stand prominent in the annals
OF Japan and China, measure IN the interests OF
civilization and one in deroGation OF nefarlous irac
i'm e bodies Of human beings under the garb OF emit
grafton. will Do pleased to convey 10 the Chlnese O
cals such response as You may deem sppo%pIla9 % h aS
knowedgment Of the receipt OF me meda named whlch
accompanies this dispatch III VIII please you 10 KNOW
king reward for his careful action under the charge
intrused to him. L am, &c, u b. BRADFORD
The second document is dispatch from shep, Intend
ant of Circuit, ETC., at Shanghai to Mr. Bradford:
sben by appointment OF His Imperial Majesty Of the
TatsinG Dynasty, nular Provincial Ireasurer snper-
tendeut OF for the Province of Kiangsu Intend
ant the Circuit OF SOOchow Sungkldng and tatsang,
makes the following official communications In the case
the ship Maria Luz arrested IN Japan iOr neiarOusy
RVS Interpreter McCartee, went to Japan in company
with the dcpued officer Chem and when on the voyage,
by his and assistance as TO the management OF
the business aud after arriving at Yokohama in con
necton the japanese officers in the execution or the
foreign documents exerted himself in such way as
truly to call these most sincere thanks Now, there
fore l. the nendant, having memOralZed the Minister
the Superintendent OF Trade upon the SUBJECT nave had
the receive favorable response, accompanled
by "A golden medal, by way OF commentator and en-
couracement 1t becomes, therefore, proper Tor me TO
prepare dispatch to transit the same. have, there
fora Officially request the Honorable Consul Cen
era take the trouble 10 receive and forward the
medal TO Interpreter McCartee TO be worn by him. and
beg also the favor of a reply A necessary official com
municatiOn with golden medal accompanying. The
foregoing Official communication is addressed TO Brad
ford by supreme Q Impenal) appointment, Consul
General Of tue United States OF America stationed al
Tu,tgc lIth year. 18th month, SOth day Jan 49, 1871
In the general news of this month an interesting fact
the disappearance from the public thoroughiares not
only in Yedo but also throughout the country OF the
familiar but long obsolete edcts against Christians and
Christianity. AS virtual acknowledgment OF the right
OF free thought action the removal of these notices
is gratifying Practically it is not matter OF much i'm
porance since whatever interested persons may assert
10 the contrary it is certain as anything well can be
that there has been religious persecution OF late
wears and that there has been objection 10 the pro-
fession by natives. OF any faith that best suited them
provided they and their leaders made 10 disturbance
about IT, informed that the sole intention or the
Government 10 order the destruction OF the denun
catOry boards and plaCards aud nothing more leaving
itself TINS would have been, under