Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-12-20

characteristic OF Africans who have been
much taken notice Of; but in exploring
Africa, and aiding In many wavs TIE
heads Of the expeditions with which he
was connected, he did no little service to
his countrymen, by whom his memory
deserves to be cherished with much appre-
citation.
arrival Of a JspaneSe Prince.
N, Y. Tribune, IS.
Prince Taruhito, of Arisueawa,
uucle OF the Emperor Of Japan, and
his suite, were among the passengers
who disepbarked from the steamship
Scythia, Of the Cunard Line, yesier
day morning. They were met upon
heir arrival by Mr.. Takahasi, the
Japanese Consul at this port, and a
deputation of Japanese merchants;
md after an exchange Of courtesies Oh
board the ship, the Prince and his
party were driven to the Windsor
hotel, where rooms had been engaged
Tor them. Here they we're jDiued by
VI. Tcrashima, the japanese Minister,
md k Takahira. Secretary Of Lega.
ton at Washington, who have been in
tle city, awaiting the s%arrival OF the
Prince, for several days. The mem
lers OF the Princes suite are I. Fly.
,sh and I. Nissi, Chamberlaius to the
Emperor Of Japar; X. Tamamoto
Commandant d'Etat Major and
iIle DE camp to the Prince,
and NJ. Kato, the Princes
,tlyate secretary. Prince Taruhito
$ a stOutly built man, of medium
light, with an intellectual cast Of
;ountenance aud forty-seven years oil
lge. He belongs to that one Of the
pur branches of the imperial family
t Japsn that is next in the order Of
succession to that of the present En-
,erUI, VINO mas only que son 30 thai
n case both should die without
further issue the Prince would sue.
eeed to the throne.
Until about fifteen years ago the
IMPERIAL family OF Japan had SO little
ctual authority that the Emperor
vas spoken of as The Spiritual
Ruler" The real power was exer-
3ised by the Tycoon. At that time,
however, was begun a revolution, and
in 1869 the Tycoon Hitotsubushi was
deposed, tho Office of Tycoon abol
lshed and the Emperor established as
the real ruler of the country, In this
evolution Prince Taruhito was com
mander in chief Of the army that
supported the Emperor, winning
much distinction by his management Of
The campaign. When peace was es
Eablished he became President of the
senate, an Office which he retained
until the civil war OF 1877, known as
the Saigo rebellion. Saigo, who was
Field Marshal of the empire at the
time, beaded a revolution against the
government, and Prince Taruhiro was
given command Of the loyal forces.
He was again successful in the man
agement of the campaign and Laign
YES defeated. At the close of the war
Prince Taruhitc became Field Mar.
shall of the empire and Vice President
Of the Imperial Council, aud these
Offices be has ever since retained and
now holds. The Prince is married.
but he has no children. He has,
however, an adopted 0 who is being
educated in England for the navy.
The Prince is on the most friendly
terms with his nephew. the Emperor;
md at court and throughout the
empire he is held in the highest esteem
nd is regarded as a an OF great
power and influence. He does moi
speak English, and Chamberlain
Hyash, an accomplished scholar. req
resents him. Mr.. Hyash, who speaks
English Auently ,adspts himself readily
to American hatits by reason Of a
visit to this country in 1874 He said
to a Tribune reporter Yesterday:
The Prince Jeff Japan on June ~
TO visit the European courts and pa,
hem marks OF respect in behalf o.
the Emperor, and he visited ever,
country in Europe. except Swede,
aud Denmark. Lack Of time and the
approach Of cold weather alone pre-
vented our going there. We arrived
at Naples on August 2 and we visited
the cities Of Florence, Milan and
Rome, receiving marks Of attention
everywhere. From Italy we went to
Switzerland and to France, and from
there to Russia. In Russia we were
given a magnificent reception. Every
where we went as guests Of the En-
peror, and we were entertained at his
various palaces. At st. Petersburg
Moscow and Warsaw grand reviews
we're held in our honor, and every
attention was paid to us. From
Russia We went TO Austria, and at
Vienna We were banquetted by the
King. After leaving Austria we went
to Holland, Germany, Belgium. Spain
and Portugal, going TO England
through France. We spent some time
IN London, and we're received By the
Queen at Windsor Castle. We sailed
from Liverpool on December 2, and
although the voyage across the
Atlantic was rough aud unpleasant we
did not suffer much from sea sickness
1t had been the Princes intention to
stay in New York only one day, and
in Washington three days, and to sail
from San Francisco on December %
But we shall probably delay
our departure, and sail from San
Francisco by the steamship City OF
Pekin on January 9. 1t is uncertain
how long we shall stay in New York.
but after the Prince has visited the
President at Washington we shall
probably so to Niagara and to some Of
the other noted places. The Prince
was to have dined with General Grant
on Thursday, but we did not get here
in time. The Prince met the General
when She latter was in Japan some
years ago, and the two are very good
friends. General Grant will probably
call on the Prince tomorrow. After.
ward VIC shall visit Brooklyn. The
PRICE is very much interested In
American institutions, and he will see
as much Of New York as he can while
we are here"
The Prince was closeted all day
yesterday with the members of his
! u.te and the Japanese Miaister. He