Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-02-12
ANTI-FoREIGN POLICY.


ed, OF Chung How at st. Petersburg, in secur-
ing the restitution of the Iii territory Ii Hung
Chang, Viceroy of Chilli, although still the
most influential subject in the Empire, is
understood to feel it necessary to yield to the
new sentiment kindled by these combina-
lions, and in fact Lii is not really favorable
to foreign utilization, sanctioning Western
Ideas and improvements only to the extent OF
making them serve his purpose of acquiring
knowledge of them and then dispensing
with those who bring them Unless the
growth of the present feeling is checked by
some unforeseen event, it will shape the
Chinese policy entirely within the next year
or two; but the development will be gradual
and extremely cautious, and no person must
expect to see any sudden manifestation. The
whole movement will be so regulated as to
dlsarm suspicion, if possible, both here and
elsewhere.
THE CATTLE PLAGUE
Prevails in the neighborhood of Shanghai.
Its existence has been known for two wears.
but no steps were taken to eradicate it. and
now the meat and milk supply of Shanghai
is threatened. The japanese Consul General
announces that expectations of cattle to Ja-
pan is prohibited.
IMPERIAL DISPLEASURE
Notwithstanding the rejoicing over Chung
How's achievements in Russia, that official
has incurred Imperial disp!easure for leaving
Europe prematurely, and without pursuing
still further his supposed diplomatic advan-
tages. lie is temporarily suspended from
his functions, and ordered to give explana-
tions.
vICERoY OF LANG KIANG.
Lien Kwang vi has been appointed sue.
cessor to Shen Pao Chen, just dead, as Vice
roy of the Liang Kiang provinces, post of
great Importance and power, which NAV be
made to yield the possessor 50, 0O0, 600 yearly.
Chen took nothing. His integrity was pro-
verbal. Lien has hitherto been one of the
sternest and cruelst of rulers, having ordered
the decapitation of 1000 persons during the
four years of his term of Office. The Viceroy
of the Kwang provinces has no such high
reputation.
SENTENCE COMMITTED
The sentence of Ii Yung Choi, leader of
the AMMAN rebellion, has been committed to
decapitation only, the former decree being
torture and mutilation before execution.
Japan.
YOKOHAMA, January 26th.-A new and
unexpected trade is developed between Hong
kong and the Japanese port of Hiogo in con-
sequence of the establishment of branch
line of steamships by the principal company
of Japan. This route is the result of sug-
gestions offered by Governor Hennessy when
visiting Japan. A strong commercial con-
nection is anticipated.
EDUCATIONAL MATTERS.
The latest report of the Ministry of Edu-
cation shows steady increase of rublic in
struction throughout the Empire. The school
attendants now number nearly 60O0 600,
males, however, unduly preponderating. Uni
versal interest in education is proved by
the fact that in five years there have been
private voluntary donations to schools and
colleges of nearly SO, 100000 and upwards of
700, 600 acres of land.
JAPANESE IN coREA.
The Japanese residents in Corea now num-
Der 1900. A hospital and school has been
established at the Fusan settlement. The hos
pital is largely resorted to by the natives, and
the relations are friendly.
ILL FEELING INCREASED.
The displeasure of the Japanese Govern
ment with the German Envoy, caused by the
quarantine violation ordered last year by that
official during the cholera epidemic, is now
increased by the discovery Of the publication
by him. in Yokohama newspaper, of pri-
vate document submitted confdentially to
the diplomatic corps on treaty revision.
AN ORNAMENTAL POSITION.
The Spanish Envoy has left for home, his
term of service having expired. His successor
has not yet arrived. The position is merely
ornamental, and there is considerable wonder
why it is maintained. There are no Spanish
residents in Japan except officials, and no
trade.
GRANTS INFLUENCE.
There are constant evidences of the infu-
ence established by Grant in all public mat
tiers on which he was consulted. More than
one change of policy is attributable to his
friendly representations. There are obvious
efforts, ON the other hand, to weaken the asso-
Citations which he created by agencies opposed
to closer relations between Japan and the
United States.
THE JAPANESE ENVOY TO ENGLAND.
But for the well known fact that the JAP
anese diplomatic representatives are intrusted
with very little independent power, certain
recent appointments would excite astonish-
ment. Some few ENJOYS enjoy considerable
confidence of the Government, others partial,
others none at all. 1t is well known that
Mori, newly commissioned to England, was
dispatched simply to relieve the administra-
ton of his presence here without appearing
to disgrace him. Since Morris return from
America, he has been constant source of
annoyance to his superiors, and the in
discretions and characterization of the
youth, instead of disappearing, have in
creased Powerful personal influence pre-
vents his downfall. but the expediency of re-
moving him from Japan continually reasserts
itself. 1t is important to understand that
although sent to a post of nominal magni-
tude, he acts only under the strictest instruc-
tions, and is virtually political exile.
rrrTpp oF TuAyyq
In consequence of the marked change in
the attitude of the British Legation since the
departure of Minister Parkes, the Mikado's
second Minister, Iwakura, has written let
Ter of thanks to Kennedy, Charge d'Affaires.
COMPLETE ExcULPATIoN.
The trial of the two merchants-Fujita
and Hakana-charged with completely in a
vast scheme for the circulation of counterfeit
Government paper money, resulted in the
complete exculpation of the accused. The
case has excited great attention for five
months. Extraordinary rumors of gigantic
frauds were circulated, involving high Gov
eminent officers. It is now demonstrated
that there is no foundation for suspicion of
any kind. There has been no issue of coun-
terfeits, except in limited and not unusual
degree, and the alleged conspiracy which agi
tated the whole country turns out to- be
a petty combination Of private malice. In
stead Of three million of counterfeit money,
as FIRST proclaimed, there are not three thou