The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-12-13
CHINA AND JAPAN.
New Charges Against EX-
Consul Bradford.
ECHOES OF THE REVOLUTION
A Japanese Observation-Disclosures
Naval News.

YOKOHAMA, Japan, Nov. ls, 1871
The latest news from Shanghai is to the elect that
Consul General Wells 10 making avery thorough and
unpleasant examination into tho affairs OF tue con.
suiale nj that post Tho result has been particularly
disgraceui and humiiaung degree OF corruption
and ro,,enness has exposed quite disgusting to
Ill who have the interest OF thor country at heart
1t Is reported that great quantity Of evidence, OF
most conclusive and damnabe character, has been
Iound affecting Mr. Bradford, the late Vice Consul,
who emerged from tho consular jail on Monday last
bny 10 BIO rearrestod charges that If proven, viii
Inevitably send him 10 tho pcnitcntiary tor years
They cmbody theft, perjury aud variety Of other
offences not generally found In high toned' officials
out OF New York city. tho matter is creating great
excitement in Shanghai ana throughout the East gen.
orally.
THE LATE JAPANESE REBELLION.
After the protracted, costly and sanguinary con-
lest between the insurgents under Saigo and the
Mkado's forces, which brought to close In Sep
:cmber last grateful OF calm and peace has
been enjoyed all the Empire Of japan. Tho VIC
torious troops have returned to their encampments
near their homes and tho leading generals ana off,
GERS thronged TO Toxic TO receive tho paudts VI
sncir countrymen and the moro substantial rccog-
uiou OF by tho Mikado and his govern
ment. Honors titles decorations, gifts OF money and
lands hav, boen snowercd upon Thorn by the Emperor,
who really has to thank his brave oicers and troops
for and safety Of his throne In the
rapiai, Toxic, there has been a series OF brilliant
banquets and pagcants, At which the Aikado Ind tho
highest officers OF state, tho ustrious soldiers
or tina Empire, the leading daimios and elite OF tho
ancient aristocracy thronged 10 do honor TO the
saviours OF the nation
DISCLOSING Tue REBELS.
Meanwhile at the scenes OF tho insurrection dark
ana bloody tragedy has been enacted which recalls
of Fran h Raw he hard
hand OF military law has been laid heavily on the
misguided insurgents who taken In the dsss-
trous campaign OF Sago and his fellow soldiers The
leading chietains, OF course, committed harikari
were put to death by their own orders by their re-
tainers in order 10 avoid the dishonor and disgrace
which they attach 10 falling into conqucrors lands
But OF the officers OF lesser rank tell prisoners
In tho hanos of the imperial army. tosetner with
were probably forced into the insurgents
ranks acontest where they could no. possibly gam
Of these poor fellows the government clinging the
Old mothods Of treatment OF 'rebeIs established
parts IN
this tribunal Is known but It's power OF despatch
Ing business must have oesn IN the hughes. degree
SIX weeks after Sago and his brave followers made
their last stand on the heights OF shiroyama, more
than thirtyeiGht thousand cases were passed upon.
TO hard labor for 10 years, 10 Tor years, SO
for years. PAS Tor years, 946 for years,
1858 year; lis for Ito days. Tor 20 days, Tor
80 days. to pubic exposure, 20 were nned; l07 de-
prived Of Shizoku's rank-membsrs Of the military
order Samural-295 found innocent AMI So gls
were discharged Tho spirit and vigor oil the Court
recall the days OF lair Poland Other courts are TO be
established It Is gwen out that Marshal Prince
Arisugawa-no- the Commanderin.Chief oil Hts
hajesty's forces IN tho southwest, who has been
by the MKado 70 the highest dignity IN ihe En-
pre- Osaka attend to the trial of certain nacon
tents in that quarter However, It is air TO anticipate
from tho well-known generosity oil the Mikado that
elcmency will be extended to great number OF the
prisoners, who will become henoeiorsh his arm and
NO MORE xEBxLLros
The disastrous ending OF the sturdy rebellion will
,nes MID ana ien,ons poloy and = is apparent Sat
such Is The wish OF the Miksdo, though u Is opposed
by the military cniei'a,ns to certain extent some
bloody field OF lwuzak. Tho body OF Saigo, who was
uscapitatcd BY OF his adhsrents was only found
through the treachery of servant who pointed out
where It buried and also whore the head
se,re,cd. Tho latter was found. carefully taken up
and washed by Admiral Kawamura commanding the
imperial naval forces, ola friend OF Saigo aud
the remains were decently buried with Kirino,
& ao@ 'as Of
who had fallen fold OF battle or put
death by Their faithful adherenis when me Of
attached 10 these brave and chvalfous soldiers death
by their hands those Of their friends snatchcd
them goriousy from the shame and dishonor Of pub
lie decspaton and lett tnelrrep9tation and names IN
TENDER DAUGHTER.
curious aud touching story Is told OF brave, high
spirited GIRL daughter oil QUE oil the most distinguished
tic was over lying dead In The moat Of the castle with
the CHASTITY head of father in her right hand and
her life. She attired In garments of the
richest ana most expensive quality, and had
pvidsntlv undertaken the dreadful, last and highest
iuty enjoined upon her by her hopeless parent with
The most io,y sense OF It's overwhelming Importance
and unshrinking faith In It's absolute necessity, II
nor isthers honor and name were To remain unsunod
tho rccolections OF men. The steady hand and nrm
purpose sacrificed her father failed when
drove the knife into her stood bravcy up
90 receive It's deadly thrust IRON a resiners hands
such exhibition oil lofty courage. splendid spirit of
terrible sh adows Of that fierce contest about the mon
astcry moat with glory which time can never dim
The unknown Japanssc lady has won place among
tne real heroes OF the world. 1t was oil such stun
that the leaders OF the fatal instruction
were made. IL is pity that so many gallant and
were OF very bosL blood OF Japan, and struggled
from almost the first against disheartening ODDS
The exhibition ncld as Yucno, in Toxic, has been
80 successful, standing the instruction and
the presence OF the cholera. that tho government IS
1875 10 which all the world ..and the rest OF man.
KIND" will be duly invited Ono would
think that a single year would afford hardly
lime enough TO arrange for great display Of the prod
ucts OF tho world In lar oil island OF the East: but
the officials think Otherwise, and as they always try
TO carry out idea II presents Itself,
doubt such exhibition will take place next year in
Toxic. so let such Americans wish TO snow tho
Japancse what they do any line OF manufacture
or Of art prepare articles Tor tho great show There
may be "miiiions IN W II II happens TO meet
felt in japan The japanese are turning their atten
ton a good deal to agricultural operations q large
scale, with improved implements, ana presume sucn
play distinguishes good county lair would tell
largely here.
BURNING POWDER.
There has been considerable sfunctioning' In tho
harbor during the past fortnight and this quiet old
town has temporarily revived by the echoes OF
the heavy guns oil tho mcn-oiwar nj anchor on IT,
Last week Judge Bingham, the Minister oil the United
States 10 japan, came down from Toxic TO pny
onieal visit Rear Admiral Patterson, ding
the nea states squadron IN Asai,c waters on board
the flagship Tennessee. He was accompanied by tho
Russian, French and Italian Minister'S, who also paid
tncIr respects to the Admiral On leaving the rigate
they we're OF course duly sauted. On Saturday last
SIR Harry Parkcs, tho British Minister, visited tho
American flagship TO make an oniciai call on Inc Ad-
ral ana alter quito lengthy sojourn lett again Tor
shore with Tcnnessee's nincinch guns sending HIM
tho customary auiations-and thcy are remarkable
ones for IRENE deus luurder When the glass ratcs
IN the bungalows or the moro pniatia residences oil
tho missionaries IN tho settlement, any one knows
that tho big guns oil the American frgatc are speak
ing the harpor with voico that Is often heard Ia
the busy streets Toko they arc vsrita0lc sons oil
thunder
GENERAL NAVAL NEWS.