The herald., 1894-11-21

cham bers of commerce throughout the
country, on the other hand. are in favor
of accepting external aid. They are
confident that any further withdrawal oil
large sums from the population VIII re-
suit in a serious derangement OF busi.
ness and great suffering. Count
| Okma, who ia regarded as the keenest
witted of the Japanese financiers. and
| whose management OF the treasury our
ing the previous years following the res
toration, freed the country from none
tary ambarrassments and thoroughly
established it's credit, is uncompromis-
ing in his advocacy Of an American OF
European loan, but he is no longer In
the government and has no power to en-
force his opinions. The popular voice
is loud in asserting the ability OF the
country to sustain all burdens that the
war may impose upon it, and in de"
nouncing every suggestion to the con-
trary as timorou5 and unpstriotlc, But
at last the question is discussed, and
even this was impossible month ago.
FREEMANTLE's INTERMEDDIING.
The Japanese public received with
grim skepticism the semi-authoritatlve
| statement sent out from England to ac-
count for Admiral Freemantle's display
of searchlights on the occasion of the
| Japanese advance upon Wei Hal Wel.
The alleged explanation ia that the ad-
mirsl's purpose was to reveal the nation
ality OF his ships and prevent an attack
upon them by mistake. But the origs
inal answer to the charge Of giving warm
ing to the Chinese defenders was an en-
phatic denial that any sesrchlights were
used, coupled with an assertion that 1t
was already daylight when the approach
of the Japanese feet waa discovered. 60
that it mattered nothing whether lights
were shown or not. The general belief
| that Admiral Freemantle acted all along
as a partisan of China is net shaken at
this latest effort to shield him.
The Corean prince has started Tor
home after enjoying the round OF en-
tertaiuments offered him by various
government officials. While in Toxic
he naively attempted few diplomatic
coauetries with some of the foreign
ministers, apparently unconscious that
the game might prove dangerous ii
carried too far Iuexperience led him
to unofficialy overstep the boundary Of
etiquette, but these indiscrstions were
leniently overlooked and his harmless
by-play of international intrigue was
permitted to proceed without Interrupt
ton. The circumstances in which his
country is placed are considered as en-.
titling him to good deal OF in
diligence.
A CHINESE ACT OF JUSTICE.
A notable act of justice is recorded
to the credit of the Chinese. Shortly
after the war had begun Japanese
ship, the Tenkyo. sailed into the port
OF Tsku, on the Peiho river, in ignor-
ance of the fact that che was entering
forbidden waters. Hostilities had been
declared during her voyage from Hako.
date to China. She was held to await
an investigation by the authorities at
Pekin. who, after delay of three
months, decided to release her and sent
her in charge OF Chinese crew to Naga-
saki, where she arrived November 1st.
OPERATIONS IN MANoHuRiA.
The Japanese army in Manchuria
continues its march of invasion with
scarcely show OF opposition on the
psrt of the Chinese, Chiu Lien having
been taken on October 2Sth. The sd-
vance was resumed on the following
day toward Hwong Hwong {5omotinles
written Feng Hwong). about 35 miles
distant. on the road to Moukden. This
city was entered October 3lst, and as
usual, without the necessity of heavy
fighting. The garrison fed in disorder.
the majority shaping their course for
Moukden. A considerable number fol.
lowing the road to Haichien and New
Chwang are turning southwark toward
Tai KosaD, at which place they
may have landed from transports quite
recently. 1t ie stated that before
running away, the Chinese generals or
dered that Hwong Hwong be burned,
but these arrangements were not suffi-
ciently effeotual TO secure the destruction
of the 20,000 houses which the place
contained. General Yamagats's report
saws nothing On this subject, but with
regard to the capture of arms and am
munition he is explicit. Since the open
ing of the Manchuria campaign he has
taken 30 field pieces, with 900 roundE
of ammunition, and 1900 rifles, with
100000 cartridges. Tho total number
of field pieces lost by the Chinese be
tween the end OF July and the end O.
October is 100.
GOOD WILL OF THE NATIVES.
General Yamagata has lost no time il
announcing to the inhabitants oil thf
newly occupied territory that they have
nothing to fear from the Japanese i
they pursue their occupations peace
fully and abstain from interference o
the movements OF the soldiers. Motif
cations to this effect have been displayed
ell along the line Of march and appear
tc have been accepted with confidence
and satisfaction. Most OF those who
forsook their homes in apprehension o
harsh treatment returned as soon 81
they learned that no harm would befal
them, and many have sought employ.
ment from of1icers OF the army. Deem
ing it Advisable to secure the good will
OF the populRce Yamagata has remittec
all taxes for the remainder of the
year, and has established @ tenn
porary form OF civil government
under the control OF secre.
tary from the legation at Seoul, who il
to hear all complaints and consider
them Justly. The effect OF ell this upor
the populace is to call forth assurances
of general and apparently unfeigneC
gratitude. Tho peasantry are especially
outspoken in comparing the treatmen
: they receive from the newcomers witt
that which they were compelled to en-
dure from their predecessors. Many o
them have volunteered to point out th
places in which large quantities OF wa
; material and provisions were hiddel
! away. The food supply left by the Chi
neae ie said TO be enormous.
No information is officially announce