New-York tribune., 1874-02-10
AFFAIRS IN JAPAN.

WAYS IN WHICH SOME FOREIGN REPRESENTA-
rIvEs OBSERVE TREATY sTIPULATIoNs - THE
ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION OF IwAKURA.
SAN Francisco, Feb. 9.-The China Tran
Pacific Steamship Company's steamer Vssco da
CANA arrived here last night about midnight is days
and 2as hours from Yokohama, which Is the quickest
time between these ports record. The following is
summary OF the news received by ths steamer WHICH
left Yokohama on the 18th ult:
Until recently the Japanese have found expedient
TO conceal their actual financial condition on account o.
both foreign and internal complications IL has now
been determined TO publish statements OK their re-
sources the first Of which will be issued in about two
months from this time 1t will appear that the amount
in the national treasury is hss than s'oooo In
cudnQ the English loan and that the surplus reye-
nue. OF 1873 nearly 100000
The Japanese Government is exntant over the decree
OF Portugal suppressng the coolle trade IN Macao, an
action which 10 the course Of Japan III the case
Of the Maria Luz.
The small detachment Of French troops stationed in
Yokohama is about TO be withdrawn. The English
soldiers some 400 in number, will remain In defiance OF
the wishes Of the Japanese Government.
smadegu savaro the virtual ruler Of the Province OF
Satsuma has been appointed counselor OF the hghest
Board Of the, Government He has no regular func-
tons but is be called upon as adviser In cases OF
difficulty. His title is Naikaku Komon This appoint
ment is complained OF by the English residents for the
reason that had been accused though falsely OF
being the sole OF Richardson's death many years
ago.
Prime Minister San Jio has recovered from his DANGER
GUS Illness and resumed his duties.
A second decree has been issued-this time per-
emptory onerecaing all students now residing abroad
AZ the expense OF the Government except those who
have given the very highest proofs OF advancement.
sonoda Kokichi has sailed for England as Commis
sioner to the London Exposition Of 1874
The great temple of Tenshg Dalton, at shba in Yedo,
/ mir nf Tar
was the imposing structure Of its kind In the cap
tai though not one most sacred. The huge bell,
ten feet Ugh, injured as 70 be rendered worth
| less
The relations between the Government Of Japan and
the foreign Ministers, excepting the representative OF
the United States are becoming more and moro inhar
monous. Japan still resists the pleas for opening the
country requires strict enforcement OF the treaties
as they stand until revision shall have been agreed
| upon Mr.. Bingham acquesces, and the other ENJOYS
are vehement opposition At the New Years recep-
ton by the Mikado Mr.. Bingham was absent by reason
OF Illness Other members OF the diplomatic corps pre-
sened an address which occasoned great irritation
IN high quarters IL directly urged the removal Of all
restrictions upon free intercourse and trade. When first
received the question seriously discussed whether
II should not returned Unacceptable The decisive
| step was not, however, taken. The disposition
| Of the European Ministers is shown by re-
markable circumstance. A German In kooe
|
| treaty boundaries. The German Minister instructed
the Consul to rescnd Judgment and informed the Gov
ernment OF the The japanese have therefore in
formed Herr Won Brandt that unless the just penalty be
enforced they will decline further communication with
| him, and make the necessary representation to the
Prussan Government This means OF course that they
will ask recall. In precisely similar case the
punishment OF an American for going beyond treaty
limits outside Of Hskodsd, the United States Minister
has fully approved the ConsuPs action The demeanor
OF certain Ministers has become aggressive that
Il will be necessary for the few moderate foreign ENJOYS
10 to with them heretofore In united body
On the night Of the l4th OF January, as Iwakurs
Udaiig was returning from the Mkados temporary res
idence his dwelling, his carriage was stopped
near outer castle moat by bamboo pole stretched
across the road The sides Of the vehicle were cut
through BY swords, and Iwakura, hastily descending
| found himself attacked by several armed men, from
whom he received wounds In tho loins and SHOULDERS
He ran to the cose at hand and sprang into IT, re-
naming hidden for about an hour, after which he re-
turned to the Mkados house. 10 which foreign surgeons
were summoned, and who at once discovered that his
injuries were in no degree dangerous He will probably
be able to resume his duties in few weeks This is the
nrst attempt at assassination OF high ocia since tho
murder of Hrosawa sanga early D 1874 No Glue the
| persons has yet been discovered.