The sun., 1894-08-25
WHAT CHINA SNAIL i'4r.
Japanese Newspapers Already Discussing
the Indemnity Question.

WASHINGTON. Aug. "a Mail Advices from
Japan including official and private letters and
files OF newspapers, have been received at the
japanese Legation in this city. Liberal sub
scriptions have been received by the japanese
Government for the troops in Corea, Many
entertainments with this obiect.in view are be-
ing held and these and other efforts closely
resemble the fairs given TO provide clothing aud
material comforts for both the Union and Con-
federate troops during the late war. Actors have
rendered the proceeds OF performances, and
wealthy people have subscribed many thousand
yen. The Emperor has followed this patriotic
spirit by "A donation of cigarettes and saki for
the troops. IL is interesting to note that 2OO,-
900 catties of biscuit ordered by the War Depart
ment were made of second grade American flour.
which is considered superior to the japanese
-four. A scheme TO sell the common property in
Yokohama and 20 contribute the money TO war
expenses is not likely % be realized. There Is
strong suspicion that the schemers are taking
advantage OF the popular frenzy about the war
TO purchase the property on easy terms.
yersai News OF Victories over the Chinese sets
the population Wild with enthusiasm. The sup
ply % Volunteers for war service exceeds the de-
mand. Japanese professional wrestlers. OF
whom there are many have onered Their services
20 be formed into an organization OF strong
men," and Japanese newspaper estimates that
Nishinoumi. the champion. would be a match
for nine and twO-thiIds Chinanen. Fencing
enlistment for the ayowed purpose of cutting
on Chinese pigtRils with heads attached.
Several fires have occurred in Chinese quar-
tiers OF Japanese towns, and hese usually result
In fights between MObs OF each nationality. The
police have managed tO protect the Chinese IN
these ARRAYS. acting under instructions 10 pre-
vent japanese from insulting. sssaulting, or
hustllng Chinese residents within the borders OF
the empire. Many Chinese have attempted u
disguise themselves The owners uf a Chinese
lottery have. IL il reported let their hair grow,
cut on their cues, and adopted the Japanese
costume. 49,
Speculation is rife in Japan as TO what de
mAnds should be made ON China after she II de-
feated. fOT.that end Is accepted ~ surety. One
newspaper SAYS China should be made To pay an
indemnity of 5O.OOO,0OO yen In gold. while an
other hopes that China will be oompelled 20
promise not to interfere in Corean aHhirs, and
that the island Of FOTm0sa will DO ceded 20
japan. Another paper says that. after reducing
the Chinese Government 20 submls@ion:
IF II should prove incapable OF inauEuratlng
a new epoch Of progress and improvement. or
when there is danger ~ internal cQmmOtiOn or
foreign intervention. Japan should take upon
herself the responsibility OF undertaking the
reformation Of China just As she u now doing In
COrea."
The general sentiment prevailing IN Japan ap-
pears 70 be la favor Of the parihcatiOn and re-
fOFm Of Corea and not its tOrcible anne eXAtion.
II IL the understanding in Japan thai the Gov
ernmeni intends 70 push her trOots straight for
Ihs sudden appointment Of hr; .Kudao Gs
Minister 70 Washington is eonstr1rd Ps ~ yer
neeqlAr pres " BE- oonnsctsd SAA a. sors@n