New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-07

calamity might dcprcss his soldiers. he would not
allow his injuries to b. known. and when com
PEELED 10 retire tn field pretended that it was
because of some special duty TAKEN 10 nos
he Joined his army in pursuit OF Saigo ana con-
tinueI to fight until tho rebels succumbed
After the termination of the war, he returned TO
Toxic and was assigned TO new duties in connec-
ton Win the army. IN 1851 he was appointed Inc
head Of the Metropolitan Police OF TOXIC ana
called upon to hil stil hisHer oniceS and he has
had much to do with the CROWN AMI ethclehcy or
the Japanese Navy, Some of tho results OF watch
Of the most important in the Empire, ana al
though he remains AZ the capital, II Is his hr3ln
that largely directs the movements at Sea OF MS
lie is a man OF few words. but he is as brave.
attoru.i TO- and considered a. the night bower or
ftn elder Saieo hc was prepared to fight nim to
in his person the tervent patriotism OF his people
KURODA FIYOTAKA.
4 name likely 20 BE- heard from in connection
with may brilliant ventures during the present
war is that of General Kuroda. VINO. although Il
solder recently occupied the position OF Postmaster
General OF Japan Minister of Communication
\ member of one OF the historic families OF the
great Satsuna clan he ha, on several trying occa-
sions proved himself a brave leader. In conjunction
with Salgo Takamor ana other generals. he acted
a prominent pare In tie wars OF the Restoration
and for his services was rewarded by the appoint
ments Of Priyy Councillor chef OF he Colonization
Deuartment ana general N me army ,n.o,o,,,
Much H. due to MS energy for the marvellous
grow IN OF the Island of yesso Waste lands have been
brought unGor cultivation roads and bridges con-
strnctcd and towns ana villages are rapidly spring
Ing into existence. IL was while engaged In THIS
ptac.ful WORK the COrcGns insulted the Japan
csc nag by firing on the Into Kan ~ kokwa Bay,
and. being chosen ambassador 10 demand satisfac-
ton fo- the outrage he not only procured an apology
from the Corean Government but made a treaty
that opened Corea 10 Japanese trade
When the rebellion OF 1871 occurred he was ap-
pointed to the command of division acting against
the enemy and at once assumed the Offensive. AFTER
"A bloody battle. the rebels fled, leaving behind their
arms. ammunition and stores. The fortress OF
kumamoto being closely Invested. he Joined Gen
eral Kabayama Uhe uncle OF Consul HashiguchD
In raising the siege. and then marched upon the
enemy and took part In the closing struggle AT
Shlroyama, where the rebellion was crushed With
the death OF It's chief upholder, the redoubtable
Salgo For these services he received the highest
rank Of the order OF the Rising sun. subsequently
he was appointed one OF the Cabinet advisers.
OKUMA SRIGENOBu.
Okuma Shlgenobu. who Is the recognized
head OF the Progress.onists. the second strongest
party In Japan. is OF the prominent men OF
the Empire who have been identified with Its recent
growth In 1868 he was appointed chief assistant
In the Department Of Foreign Affairs: in 1869 he
was made Secretary Interior and Finance, and
in 1870 ne became a Sangi or Councillor OF State,
still having charge Of the Finance Department. He