The herald., 1894-11-21


Gul. of Pechili is constantly pro-
claimed. but the government will say
nothing to confirm or TO deny these
statements. A telegram from Shang-
hal will carry to America and Europe
the frat news OF the events in which
Oyams and his followers are concerned.
A WHOLESOME LESSON.
The war is teaching the Chinese en-
peror lesson which he has hitherto
stubbornly refused to learn. For the
first time he condescende to notice per-
sonally outrages committed by his suh-
jects upon alien reeidents in his do
mains. An ediet was issued October
oath and posted in the streets of Pekin,
announcing that his majesty exercises
the same authoritative benevolence over
the foreign countries of the west as that
which he applies to his own. Only
Woien Japanese vermin) are excluded
from his protection, and this is because
they have disturbed the public peace
and encourage the disorderly classes in
China to modest strangers, and particu-
larly missionaries. 70 counteract their
evil influence, the emperor now warns
his people that if any of them be remiss
in their behavior toward Europeans or
Americans, their conduct will be in
vestigated, and every one of them. with
out fail. reported to his superior and Sc.
verely dealt with. Let everyone trem-
blingly obey and not oppose"
A HOODWINKED EMPEROR.
Another proclamation from the throne
makes it evident that the emperor still
regards the naval battle OF Tai Kosan as
success. The fiction that three Japan
ese ships were sunk Is sturdily repeated,
and in distributing rewards to the va
rious officers, great etrees is laid upon
their services In breaking up the Jap
anese plan OF landing an army and in.
suring the safe dsbarkation OF the Chi-
nese troops near the Yalu river. But
tons, peacock feathers and stars are
bountiiully bestowed upon Won Hsnne.
kin and others, and to the families OF
foreigners who were killed two years'
pay has been granted, with postum
nous honore.
PROSPECT OF FAMINE.
The insufficient supply of grain in the
northern Chinese provinces excites in
creasing alarm. The usual winter sup
ply from the south is cut off by the
Japanese ships and the Grand canal
through the center OF the empire is i'm
passable. Famine now threatens to
add new terror to the desperate situs-
tion in which the country is placed.
AN IMPERIAL HEGIRA.
Reports to the effect that the imperial
family is preparing to fly from Pekin is
| given out almost daily. Several cities
| are designated as the proposed place Of
reiugs-Hankow. in the south. and
| Chang Heakow, in the north, being the
most frequently specified. Possibly the
stories are suggested merely by the re-
membrance of the court escape to Jehol
at the time when the capital was cap
tured by the English and French, So
years ago. At this moment it does not
appear that anything would be gained
by the EN- mperor's withdrawal from his
present residence, and the rumors will
need confirmation before receiving
credit.
Preparations for closing the port of
! Ninghpo to trade are in progress.
AFFAIRS AT SEOUL.
Count Inouye arrived in Seoul on
October Goth, and at once assumed con-
troll OF the japanese legation. His pres
ence is much needed. The government
ia rapidly falling into disorder, and Q
strong hand alone can compel it to fHltll
the pledges given three months ago.
| Assassination has again been resorted
to in the capital. The vice minieter OF
| justice, warm partisan of Japan, was
! murdered October 3lst, and great un-
easiness is felt by his political associates
| in office.
Captain Goodrich of the United States
steamship Concord has been received in
audience by the king OF Corea.
WAR NOTES.
The German government has offered,
through its minister in Toxic, the Use ol
its hospital at Yokohama during the
war.
1t is now decided that the bonds of the
war loan shall be of five denominations
5000, 100, 800, 100 and so yen. The last
named are for the benefit OF email in"
vestors.
Facilities for communicating with
their families and friends have been
offered to all Chinese prisoners Of wal
confined in Japan.
Count Kamae, an accomplished anna
teur artist accompanied by 20 photo
graphic operators, has set out to join
the army of General Oyama, with the
purpose of obtaining material for illus
trations of the Japanese movements in
the Liza Tung region.
AMERICAN TRAVELLERS.
@. F. Crocker, president OF the ORR
entail aud Occidental Steamship com
pany, and d. o. Mills have just con
eluded short visit to Japan, during
which they were Hospitality entertained
by Mr.. Twasaki Yanaouske, proprietor
OF the great Japaneae steamship enter
prise, and Mr.. Yoshakoi, president o
the Nippon Yusen line. which commu
nicates with all parts OF the Asiatit
coast from Siberia to India. The trav
elers are now on their way to Hons
Kong,
THE GREAT EARTHQUAKE.
The official report of the great earth
quake OF October 22d in the north o
Japan shows that 2l55 houaes were over
thrown, 2006 were burned. 482 person
killed and 66l injured. The damage t.
property ie estimated at over 10000 90
yen.
NEWS FROM THE FRONT.