The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-20
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SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. IS, 1874
The steamboat Colorado arrived this aftern 0on
bringing Yokohama dates to December g.
The diplomatic disagreement between the govern
ment OF Japan and certain ministerial
remains unsettled. aud has indeed been cOmpli-
Gated to some extent by events not yet made public
1t is still urged that the whole country should be
thrown open TO foreigners at an early period; q
proposition which the Japanese steadily refuse to
entertain, except ON the condition that ex.terri-
torial Jurisdiction be abandoned
The Ministers OF three nations concerned In the
Sim0nosaxi indemnify, Of which 50. 900 remain
unpaid, will press their claims II their desires are
not acceded to. These are the ENJOYS Of Holland,
France and England.
AMERICAN DIPLOMACY ON THE GENERAL. QUESTION.
The United states Minister, Mr.. Bingham, holds
alOof from the conferences and has even infOr-
mally notified the Japanese government that he
desires no part Of the amount due to be offered to
him. His action is understood to imply that while
the United States will not accept It's share OF the
indemnity, the American government is not dis
posed to appear as offering rebuke to the move
ments Of the other parties concerned. Mr..
Bingham simply wishes to take no part IN the
proceedings and to have none forced on him.
WHAT THE JAPANESE SAY TO TIKI OUTSIDE NON
ARCHES.
The other representatives are met In their de-
Dands-frst, by the statement that the surrender
OF the $4,000. 900 OF the indemnity would be no
fair equivalent for the opening OF the
country il, indeed such a privilege could
be purchased by money at all; and, sec
ond, that the representatives Of three Powers
alone have not the right to negotiate for the open
ing OF the Empire to all; Or in other words that a
money compensation offered by France, Holland,
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entiyle them to admission, could not affect Ger.
many, Italy, Russia and the numerous other ma
lions with which Japan has treaties at the Same
time.
The government of Japan thus urges the impossi-
bility of making any discrimination in the matter,
and, therefore, express themselves ready to pay
the demand. 1t is economically announced that
she British Minister has no wish to receive the
money, but is using his claim as an instrument
towards efecung his design.
The Dutch and French representatives, on the
other hand, desire the payment of the money.
POSITIvISM.
Meanwhile. the amount being ready for delivery,
the Japanese have taken occasion to express their
opinion on the whole question OF ex.terrltorial
right in q manner unusually forcible for them,
and they have issued circular despatch to the
Ministers rehearsing all their own objections to
showing that European governments have de-
clared against it in strong terms in the cases Of
other Asiatic nations. The document Is the most
energetic yet ISSUED. and though not declaring in
positive terms that the eX-rerritorial rights as
they now exist, shall not be applied to the coun-
try generally, 1t is understood to express the final
decision of the Japanese government to that
erect
The result of its reception by the foreign Minis
Sers had not yet TRANSFERRED, but there is little
doubt that it will arouse the formidable opposition
OF the whole body.
A petition is in circulation for signatures by
Americans asking OF the United States govern
ment that the surplus oil the SimonOsakI indemnity
fund be returned to Japan upon condition that it
shall be devoted to educational purposes
PRESS OPINION-MINIsTERIAL COMMISSIONS.
The native newspapers published In Yeddo and
vicinity contain numerous articles intended to
throw discredit on foreign association, ami espe-
cally with respect to the revision Of treaties and
questions arising therefrom.
Mori formerly Japanese Minister to Washington,
now holds the position OF Under Secretary of For
eign Affairs at Jedd0. SuquirakOzo, for several
years o resident of America and Europe, and for
merly student OF New Brunswick, N. j., has been
appointed Chief Director OF the College at Jeddo.
ROYAL TOUR OF INSPECTION.
The MikadO and tile Empress continue their
visits Of inspection to the public institutions. On
the 18th of December they sailed IN state to the
dock yard and arsenal OF YOkOsuka. south of
Yokohama, and AFTER examining the works by
day and night returned the next day to the capital
FIRE IN JEDDO AND SERIOUS CITY LOSSES.
On the night of the 9th of December q fire
occurred in Jeddo, sweeping away the wooden
buildings from almost as large an area as that
davo ctofa Inv fro Of Anvil
doubtedly destroying larger amount of property,
as the ground burned over was occupied by shops
and residences Of wealthy merchants.
The exact amount OF the loss mas not been as
certained, but IL Is estimated at 5000, 900.
much greater amount OF property was saved,
comparatively, than at the previous cOnnagra-
ton. owing to the multiplicity of fire proof store
houses for the deposit OF vauables. Most OF these,
with their valuables remained unframed.
1t is rumored that many lives were lost, but OF
this there is no confirmation. The usual energy
has been shown by the citizens in repairing the
ravages OF the fire. and several streets have al
ready been nearly rebuilt.
Order tor the Guidance of Japanese
Immigrants in tho Celestial Empire.
The Japan Herald publishes the following:-
The government has published the following
Cnina:-
Frst-No persons except military and naval
officers to carry offensive weapons OF arms.
SecOnd-Must not cause any obstruction or an
nOyance by fast and furious riding or driving.
Third-Must not cause any obstruction through
intoxicatiOn.
FOurth-Must not break or destroy any flowers,
shrubs or trees in any garden or street.
FVth-Must not throw any earth, dirt, stones or
rubbish into any river, ditch, path or road.
SiZth-Must not commit q nuisance on public
road.
Seuentn-Must not appear indecently exposed in
the streets
Eighth-Must not tattoo the body.
Ninth--No exhibitions OF wrestling between me n
and women or serpent charming will be per-
mitted.
7enth-No women to cut their hair short.
Eereath-No person to appear In the streets
without hat or cap.
T,celfth-Men or women to put on clean clothes
when they 90 out. and not to cover the head or
face with handkerchief DC.
Thirteenth-N0 woman may prostitute herself.
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