New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-05-18
CHINA AND .IAPAN.

PETITION FOR TIE INTRODUCTION OF WESTERN STUD
IFS IN THE SCHOOLS or CnINA-MoURNING FOR
THE DECEASED EMPERoR-BRITIsH DEMAND FOR
INDEMNITY FOR THE MURDER OF Mr.. MARGARY-
ASCENDING BANK OFFICERS FROM YOKOHAMA
CHANGES IN TIE JAPANESE INSTITUTIONS
NEW TROUBLES II LEW CHEW.
SAN FRANCIsCo May 1.-THE mail steam
ship Alaska arrived last ght from Shanghai on the l7th
Of April ami Yokohama on the 26th Of April.
ILhung Chang, viccroy Of the Chihh provinces, and
the most powerful subject the empire has petitoned
the throne the Introduction OF Western studies IN the
schools Of China and that candidates for public offices
hereafter be examined in the sciences as taught IN foreign
schools As the viceroy seriously these proposals,
the Pekng Government viii venture TO resist the ap
peal
Fighting continues in Fornosa between the southern
abornes and the Chinese troops 10 the disadvantage OF
the latter Requirements have been sent from Foo
Choo NJ segonzic, the French Assistant Director OF
Arsena has gone The operations against the
savage tribes.
The period OF official mourning for the late Emperor
will terminate April 20 when Of mourning
ected, in memory OF the young Empress who died
March "a The circumstances OF her death have aroused
general suspicion concerning its cause, and there s but
little attet 10 belief that the fear OF COM
pcaons in case her expected child should be son led
TO the sacrifice OF her life.
collision occurred on the 4h of April of the coast Of
emma, between tht OIlIf-e Steamship anu tho
British steamship Ocean The Fusiug foundered almost
instantly, causing a los OF 50 lives. TIE Ocean WAS
seriously injured but succeeded nrcaching WuSing An
investigation Of the case IS proceeding.
Demands for sasfaC ton in the of the murder Of
Mr. Margary have been chilly presented 10 the Chinese
Government by lIr Wade, The British Minister accom-
panied by ViceAdmira Ryder. representing the navy
The Chinese officials are understood at first to have tried
to eyade responsibility the plea that Momion the
scene murder is close upon Burmese territory
The Efforts Chinese TO dony their jurisdiction IN
this similar to that made in the recent tornoSa
AFFAIR with Japan. II persisted IN the British authorities
will act as the japanese did. and undertake the
punishment themselves Prince Rung appeared at the
outset determined TO resist r Wldes threats, but the
latest advicos represent him willing to nvesgat" the
matter and give satisfaction. Pecuniary indemnify VIII
he asked FOR and permission for British supervision OF
the official investigation NJ Momien demanded
Two men, named Cantele and Swaby the cashier and
the accountant Of French bank in Yokohama. branch
OF the Compton dcscome de Paris stole sums Of money
snpposed to amount to in bank notes. converted
them into japanese gold aud attemEted 20 absc3nd arm
49, the small schooner Iris. The robbery Den& us
covered issued Tor their apprehension by
the Italian and English COnsus, AMI a steamer Wac M
cdately in pursuit with constabes and an armed
force from he British corvette Thaa. The wind being dl
favorable for the schooner she OyeTtaken before gel
ting outside II Yedo Bay. But as soon as thrr suefs
came alongside the Two defauers sho; themselves ana
died shortly a.tcrward Capt Witers. OF the schooner
and the Owner named Clua O1ds were arrested Is az
completes in TIM robbery. WihcIs admitted To bail
and Odds placed in confinement large portion OF the
stolen money found ON board.
The COMMISSIONS. who recently returned from Siam
repors thai the establishment OF regular diplomatic ana
commercial relations between that country and Japan
does ~ present seem requisite IIe CHANCES III uc
Government OF Japan are making gradual prosress Inc
first result OF the OS. conference Of February aht WIS
the return of KGdo and Iagai 10 the Imperial council
IhrOug h their Influence the subject OF dcDeraVe assem-
bls was recOns,dercd. and the IAN or April an I'M
perial proclamation ISSUED creating body called
Genrro" ana which will De composed Oi senators al-
pointed by the MikadO also, body called pashc
the functions Of which VIII ne 10 sUust ana %1nihs'er
judicial system The question OF an elective House Is re-
served Tor future consideration. Inc FOclalnd-
ton is regarded as maAIng the greatest con,
cessiOn compatible with proper Te-@Id
public safety and 70 the desires OF the party ask
ing parliamentary reforms led by Hagaki, hiddo soy
esma and others less prominent On the same day Two
or three minor departments abolished On April II
sOyesima and Goto. former members OF the Imperial
Council but out OF OMcc since the slng OF So, we're
nikado be heard the question OF the
new Senate They the leaders OF the movement 0r
popular representation III the winter OF 1873. ihe
esima VIII accept Office HIS personal ambiton j.
great and his demands high but his services are needed
especially in connection with foreign AFFAIR." New com
plcatiOnr the Lew CheW aHiIr IN cOi't
auence OF "A party OF Lew Chewans having started
without authority, 10 congratulate the new Emperor Of
China on his accession They were escorted 10
Picking and lodged Ill ODe OF the government Dudlhcs
false announcement being made that the visit was Tor
the purpOsc the declarations Oi ancient Vassa
age japanese Charge instead of referring to his Gov
eminent for instruction IN the matter, connied the
mistake seeking personal explanation from tne lie"
Chewana, and insisted upon an interview with thenl
To this the Chinese authorities objected The whole az
fair under consideration by the Government OF
which does not conceal It's regret tDat the Dusl-
nehs has been careessy handled by the Cnarge. Ihe
need IA more strongly felt than OF warning CHINA not
TO continue suITeptitlOus relations Win this Japanese
dependency.
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