Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-06-23

SAN FRANCISCO, June 22d.-Arrived, the
steamer Belgic, from Hongkong via Yoke.
hama.
HoSeKoSe, May 25th.-Spain threatens active
hosilities if China refuses an apology and compen-
sa;on for alleged interference with the declared
legitimate coolie immigration Peru, and declares
a determination 10 occupy the ports IN Fornloss
with troops from Manila, and To blockade the Chi
nese coast The Pekin Government insists that the
attempted expectation Of coolies trary to the
treaty and in yolstion Of integrity arid humanity.
Public opinion declines TO credit the extreme Span
ish measures. Spain is encouraged by the moral
support OF Portugal and Peru.
The Governor Of Macao has a dispute caused by
the Chinese refusal to acknowledge the Portuguese
right to that colony. Indications are g ven that
Portuguese ships-ofwar viii presently arrive to
force this long standing claim. The Peruvian
voy, now in HonSkong, has a similar quarrel to
SPANS, the Chinese Government having likewise
refused to allow large number of eooies to sail
for Peru on the same grounds in the case of the
proposed Cuban emigration. The Governor of
Hongkong favors the Chinese position n all mate
rial points
Chung How's treaty with Russia has been pub
shed, by which it is now apparent that Russia had
the advantage in the negotiations. The general
terms are already correctly made known by informal
reports. Russia was to receive 100000 roublss,
her merchants were to enjoy special privileges in
trading stations, in immunity from customs duties,
and III the use of convenient OF travel China
was TO receive back only portion Of her former ter
ritoCy. The memorial Of the Ger sor denouncmg
Chung and his treaty is also published. 1t is
tremely bitter and pugnacious.
There is nothing definite since the last advices
concerning Tseng's proceedings At st. Peters.
burg the fate Of Chung. There is still
reason to hope that the latters life may be spa'ed
and opportunity given Tor partial restoration to
rank and power.
Minister Seward has returned to Pekin.
The news OF the coming American Commission
exctes no interest or remarks among the Chinese.
Reports Of further propositions for United States
civil service retreuchment are received with divided
amusement and arrogance by the Americans in
China. The diplomatic and consular duties are al
ready neglected to point OF tbabbiness ard, If the
present scantY support is diminished, promise to be
virtually abandoned.
JAPAN
YOKOHAMA June 5th.-An elaborate financial re-
port is issued by Okuma Shigenobe, late Chief OF
the Treasury Department. stating the actual
nue. and expenditure from the beginning Of the pres
ent restored Government, in lo6S. 1t is dry, sta
.i-tcal document, but important, proving that
notwithstanding the financial Irregularities under
the previous Tycoon regime, strict system Of econ
omy was introduced by the Mikado's Ministry,
tina. the disbursements never exceed the income for
single year. The report gives great satisfaction to
the friends of Japan and confounds her foreign de-
tractors, who predicted dscouraging or ruinous
disclosure.
The United States ship Ticonderoga has started
on u cruise in japanese and Chinese waters. Her
precise errand is concealed, but 1t IS supposed
second Corean visit is contemplated.
Much vexation is caused among Americans Off
cil and private, by the profer OF the British naval
force TO support Shueldt the event of hostities
with Corea The proposal was declined courteously,
notwithstanding its obvious selfish and dsingenu-
Gus purpose England is now the only western
country whose produce sold through Japanese
agencies in Corea. Her eagerness is great for an
extension OF intercourse but she Is reluctant TO lead
any demonstration on her own account. By enter
ing under cover of the American flag her wishes
would be accomplished without injury to her future
commercial United
States Asatc naval force, though feeble IN COMPARE
to the European or Japanese array, is more than
sufficient for any possible Corean contingency
High diplomatic authority declares that Shufeldt
will take aggressive steps, unless under excep-
tional and wholly unexpected circumstances.
Signs If cholera exist in various southern Japan
potts, but there are mt apprehenslons of gen
eral epid smic this year.
The simouoseki indemnity question presents some
sing ular features here. Certain well known claim
ants upon the japanese treasury for alleged ndebt-
edness, totally unconnected with the SlmGuoSeki
affair take the position that unless their individual
demands are satisfied the bill for restitution shall
not pass Congress. They assert that through their
agents America the passage OF the previous Sim
ouoseki bills has been persistently prevented and
the names Of Senators and Representatives on whom
they rely are freely given. They profess that ii
these private claims were adju,ted, all opposition
would be withdrawn and the bill pushed through
without delay. The amount Of money involved is
about $3.50 600. The American officials here are I'M
derstood to place credence in these representations
but do not advise the japanese Government TO yield
to them.
The japanese Cabinet takes all quietly Offering
no opinion. but having no appearance OF intending
to make an effort thus otherwise to resti
tuition.
Reports are published in Japanese newspapers
that Russian ship.of-war landed detachment on
the eastern coast of Corea, forced their way into
the walled town of Kingo, and compelled the Gov
ernor to accord an interview to the commander OF
the vessel. confirmation of the above IS awaited.
The second Japanese settlement in Corea, town
named Gensan, is ready for opening, with favorable
prospects of trade in local commodities only.