Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-08-20

Hong KONG July 2l.-There is no Change In
the Russian prospects. Opinions continue
equally divided as to the chances of war or
The Celestial Cabinet Irritated by
Foreign Diplomats.
The Chinese ministry is evidently irritated by
the congregation OF foreign diplomatic agents
charged with missions OF more or less aggressive
character, and openly expresses its di>content
at the unusually formidable aspect OF the dele
CATION from the United States, which is now
awaited with deep and increasing interest The
ISuDgu 1amen StubbOrnly refuses to disclose
its intentions respecting the kul Ju affair, and
listens to all representations from western min
listers, who Unanimously urge a pacific settle.
ment, but gives no sign OF assent. 1t is believed
by the best qualified observers that its ultimate
decision depends upon events yet to come, and
VIII be largely influenced by reports now anX-
iously awaited from Central Asia and by the
attitude of the diplomatic corps when all its
members have assembled at Peking. At the
same time 1t is by no means impossible that the
desperate 1ntIigues OF the war party. which
now commands the sympathy OF the Empires, ;
may preciptta.e hostilties at any moment.
hence the extreme divergencies of native and
foreign judgment concerning the result.
Visits of Western War Ships to COrca
There are prospects Of visits to Corea by the
Z. S. ship Ticonderoga is still ho ,erIng M in in
that vicinity. The italian ship VIttor Pi3ant
commanded by the Duke of Genoa, contem-
plates an approach, and there Is report OF
sci with Prince Heinrich on board. The idea
prevails that the susceptibllities OF the Coren
government might be soothed by advances from
members OF the European royal families.
Gordon's Mission.
Nothing has been made public respecting
Gordon's Intentions. He travels northward to
visit ri Hung Chang, with whom he was fntt-
mately associated during the 1aeping rebellion.
Thus, relations were broken OIL. however, after
revolt was subdued, owing to Taes treacherous
violation OF the pledges for the safety of the
vanquished insurgent leaders, 1t is commonly
believed that Gordon Is willing to enter the
Chinese service even as against Russia, pre-
vided that certain vigorous conditions such as
conducting hosti1tieS On civilized principles are
strictly guaranteed.
Released.
SHANGHAI, August 19.-ChUng How, the Chi
nese ambassador, who concluded the Kuldjl
threatened With death for it, has been released.
Japan and COrea.
YOKOHAMA. August 4.-Tne Miha1O returned
10 TOXIC July 23d, from tour through the
southern anG central provinces A diplomatic
agent from the Corea Will arrive at Japan this
month to adjust outstanding questions con-
Lectto @ with the opening OF additional Corean
ports to JaIaness trade Notice has been re-
ce1ved that the same agent viii seek counsel
from the japanese government respecting the
recent and Impending efforts OF the western
nations to establish Intercourse with Corea.
hc New American Envoy TO China.
Mr.. Angell. the new United States envoy TO
China, left Yokohama July 10, tn the United
states ship Ashuelot, accompanied by his family
snd correspondent OF the New York HeraEd.
He proceeds 1irstto Shanghai, thence northward
touching at various ports, proposing to reach
Peking about the end of August. Commission
ers Swift and Prescott sail In the United States
ship Richmond. intending to Join Mr. Angel be-
fo1e arriving at Peking.
Accident TO the IRON Duke.
the iron Duke. flagship of the British As!atlc
Heet struck On small island off the west coasI
Japanese Proposals for New Conn
mcrcial Treaties.
In Inc ,iapanese proposals for new treaties have
neeh laid before the diplomatic representatives
ana transmitted to the various powers. A
slight change is suggested In the system OF
extra territorial jurisdiction apparently with
view 10 noldlDg foreigners guilty Of offences
against the state more strictly to account than
heretofore, but no interference with general
ezra territorial principles is yet contemplated.
considerable notifications of the existing com
merctal regulations are demanded, Janan asks
1or the exclusive control of the coastfng trade
a1t aiia iof an augmentation of customs duties on
case TO exceed so per cent of ORIGINAL vaIues
the average to be about 10 per cent. The treaty
Is TO remain In force - years after the eX-
change OF rat1tcatiOns, 70 months notice being
thereafter requisite Oh either side in case Of in
tentlon TO abrogate. The propositions are unI.
VeTsaily admitted TO be moderate and reason
aole. yet strong opposition is anticipated from
the British officials who earnestly onpose every
measure calculated to check British tmporta
uons in the slightest degree, regardless Of
Japan's imperative needs The French ana
German legations will follow the English hIlf
the American warmly favors The projected
alterations, together with the Russian and
italian. Russian naval reinfOrcementS are ar
irving in considerable numbers.
The English Fleet in Asiatic Waters
extraordinary reports are circulating OF the
lnt1ncleIt and untrustWOrthy condition or tht.
Eng llSh fleet in ASiatic waters.
Banks Claim Against a Widow,
HALIFAX, y. S.. August 2O.-One Of the city
hanks recently obtained from the widow or the
late VIM. L. Black a bond for S20,0 It being
alIeged by the directors that a relative OF hers
VINO mad been in the banks employ at the time
or MS death, a year ago. was defaulter to the
II Lstltut1on to more Than that amount Mrs.
BLACK has since become impressed With an idea
that she had bound herself to pay money not
really due by her relative. A number OF in
nuential stockholders met at her house last
n'ght the facts were placed before them. and
IL was decided to request the directors OF the
Dank to call full meeting Of the stockholders
to discuss the matter.
Canadian Officer Using Cancelled
Postage stamps.
OTTAWA ONT. August 20.-L1eut Col Mcneil
commanding the 18th battalion OF the Prescott
volunteers. with probably be removed from the
Ilst OF the oncers OF the active militia, having
pen convicted OF using Cancelled postage
stamps.