The herald., 1894-12-01

and war ships will commence roprisaie.
Startling as this intelligence sounds. II
is repeated from various quarters and on
alleged official authority. The latest
addition is that England has already
strained the point OF forbearancs, IN
consequence OF the agitated CONDITION OF
Chinese affairs, but warning was given
| at the beginning of November that fur-
Their EXTENSION of time could not be per-
mitted, and that nothing but immediate
and decisive action on China's part
could avert heavy retribution.
Won HANNEKEN's SUMMONS.
Extraordinary stories have been pub
lished to the effect that Major Won Han
neken was recently summoned to Pekin
bv direct order of the emperor, whose
purpose was to learn from him the exact
truth OF the present situation. SO re-
markable q deviation from precedent
would naturally excite CONSERVATION
among court officials, il there we're any
likelihood of it's occurrence, bat the
fact appears to be that the foreign adj
viser's attendance was required by the
Tsung Lii Yamen only, and that his
business OF the capital concerned only
members OF that body.
FOREIGNERS GAIN POINT.
kilograms from Shanghai announce
that the emperor has yielded to de-
mand from the Russian and French
ministers that they be Hereafter admit.
ted in audience to the interior state hall
of the palace, from which agents of the
foreign powers have hitherto been ex-
cluded. The apartment allotted TO mes
sengers from tributary states has hith-
erto been considered suitable for diplo.
matte representatives.
Two of the French gentlemen who
were seized by bandits in Tonquin some
months ago were released October 25th.
Their names are Chesnay and Logiou.
Madame Cahllet and her daughter and
M. Cartere. also kidnapped, are still in
captivity.
Japan has requested the Corean gov
eminent to open for foreign visitation
and trade the ports Of Cholla Do and
Kok Won, on the Tai Tong river.
AFFAIRS IN CoREA.
Affairs in Cores appear to be in a
very bad state. despite the official jap
anese statements. The interference OF
Japan to put everything to rights APP
pears to have had contrary effect by
putting everything wrong. Anarchy
stalks at large throughout the southern
part of the kingdom. 1t is said that
armies of indictments range from co.
600 to $4,000 strong, The entire popu'
lston may be said to be hostile TO the
occupation of the Japanese, and though
the wretched king, who ia as plastic as
clay in the hands of the potter to be
moulded at will, has been directed to is-
sue an edict that everyone is to be be-
hehesded who gvmpathizss with the
Tong Haks or who molests the Japsn>
ese. but small heed is likely to be
paid to such sweeping order, for
il it were possible to carry it out,
Cores would lose very heavy percent
age of the male population. However,
the Japanese friends of the country will
more or less try their hands at carrying
into effect what most persons simply re-
gard to bs their own order issued by the
king.
November was ushered in by the as
sassination OF the vice-president of the
new law department. This murder Gre
ated sensation in the capital. He was
identified with the progressive Japanese
party, and hie savage taking off is said
to be regarded as practical protest
against Japanese reforms in general.
in the immediate vicinity of the resi-
denoes of the leaders Of the new party
the anti-Mings. Count Inouys is we'll
guarded, for such is the temper of the
Corezns that his life may be leopard
lied.
STATE OF CHAOS.
Altogether, Corea is in chaotic state
of Reorganization. 1t ia strange that
while times have been 90 exciting next
10 nothing is ever heard of the two for
eign advisers, General le Gendre and
Mr.. Greathouse. The former was
stated in native newspaper to
have been dismissed, and 1t was
reported that their salaries were two
years in arrears. All things considered,
if their advise be not taken and they
were not paid, owing to the emptiness
OF the Corean exchequer, it is a matter
for surprise that they should continue
to remain. The position appears to be
neither an enviable nor dignltied one.
The particulars relative to the assss-
eination of Kin Kaku are these: On Oc-
tober 31st, while Kin was converting
with three friends in his room, person
entered and said he wished to speak on
important business, and after he had
WutCn Vi Juou WhU NlCo-
minister, the intruder gave signal and
five men rushed into the room with
drawn swords. First cut WAS made at
one of Kin's visitors, aud then the
seven together attacked Kin Kau,
dispRtching him in few minutes. The
visitors were also cut at, but escaped.
JAPANESE HOLOCAUST.
fire on the 18th instant in Hiro.
shima barracks resulted in a large loss
of life. Apparently the soldiers oocu-
plying the upper stories were only cogni-
zaut when too late of their perilous po-
sition, and "a the flames later on en-
veloped the whols building, they were
unable to escape their terrible misior-
tune. Thirty.eight nom com missoned
officers and soldiers, who were in the
second and third stories when the con-
fagration commenced. we're burned to
death; "a were injured, 10 of them Sc
verely.
MARITIME ENTERPRISE.
The number OF vessels purchased by
the Nippon Yusen Kaisha since the
outbreak of the war is 20. When peace
is restored the company eontemplates
opening some freeh lines of steamers,
awaiting themselves Of this large addi-
ton to the fleet. AS the first step, the
Kusen kaisha has resolved to run
steamers to London in order to facilitate
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