National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-04-12

Japanese poblenAn held out such Inducements TO
Xavier and to merchants 70 90 20 Japan that
Arriving In Japan, they we're all cordially re-
eeiyed. The monks commenced their Crusade
against Buddhism, and the merchants established
at once profitable trade. Such was the success
Of the monks that the temples Of Buddha were
soon converted into churches, and All Catnolc
511pcees W wss nant "a Roms ~ n ne
news BY Xavier. They were received by Pope
Gregory XIII, and while
THE CANNON OF ST. ANGELO
was answering to the delight in the Yatleana
great reaction had commenced In Japan. A Ty-
coon Of great and original power, the NapOleOa
Of Japan, had arisen and was seated on the
hist priests an ediet was issued that the Chris
tians must reuounce their faith or submit to ban
Japanese converts, and the crucihxiOn at one
time oftWenty-sIX on the mount OF the Three
Pines" quickly followed. The religion OF Xavier
re.established in their temples. DR.. Newman at
tributed this to several causes, prominent among
CANNED tbs PSps s the besd OF the Church pnd
Of the world No king or ruler could be legtt-
innate one who had not received the sanction Of
made, and Gladstone is ably combating the
idea. Then, again, the monks persecuted the
priests OF Buddha, and IN Europe the FRANCISCAN can
Jesuite. They are the
MOST UNLUCKY PEOPLE
in the world. Ill luck has followed the Jesuit
wherever be has gone. They have been the in
stigatOrs Of more wars, and have caused more
blOOdshed than any other class of men Of equal
numbers. Now, in Italy. France, Germany,
Prussia and In England their motives are under
stood and their power ls throttled. They have
come to America, and here they are plotting to
gain control. They are welcome within all con-
stitutiOnal limits, but pray for the advent Of a
Bismarck In America, vino will have the strength
to night the Pope, the devil and the Jesuits to the
last. [Applause.l
trade was one entirely Of import, and he had the
discrimination to see the disadvantages of this.
These things led TO the issuing of the edict. For
three hundred years Buddhism held sway. In
1874 IL was replaced by Sintoism. The Doctor
here commented with much severity on the re-
mark Of some that missionaries and New England
rum 90 together, and he showed how fallen the
japanese were In morals, how degraded their
women were, and how uneducated the people
during the long reign Of the Buddhistie priests,
and how during all that time Japan was like
walled city. No foreigner was allowed TO land in
the empire and no native to leave It twenty years
ago.
COMMODORE PERRY
anchored in the harbor of Yokohama, and de-
manded the right TO have American ships sup
piled in japanese harbors, and the right 10 trade
with two japanese ports. This treaty was made,
and the old tree is still standing beneath which
II was signed. new order Of things was the re-
suit. Now an American is the chief adviser of
the MikadO, and Americans are holding many
prominent and most responsible positions there,
and their system Of education is on grand scale.
japanese have Imagination, and for this reason,
IL tor no other, they are bound to rise as nation.
These results are owing to the Justice and 0enev-
olence Of Commodore Perry, to the prudence of
cur diplomRtists and eOnsuls there, from Harris
down, and to the Intelligent zeal Of our mission
aries. We should take great pride in Japan, and
have her under our fostering care.
II the stupendOus wisdom of our Senators and
Representatives could be given for six days to
the making OF proper laws for our commercial
ard other relations with Japan, they would DO
doing some good. If he was young man witha
diploma he would go to Japan. It is most in
wiling field.
With wonderful eloquence and great dramatic
power DR.. Newman here told the story Of the con-
version to Christianity Of OkOmo, and closed by
arguing from its geographical position that Japan
will be the England OF Asia.
Next Sunday night DIR. Newman will take up
the religious history Of China.