St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-07-29
ON HIS ROUTE TO TOXIC.
A BRITISH MINISTER SToPS IN ST.
PAUL.
ENrERrAINs A REPORTER.

ly ON the Situation Between
the Tive Countries-Talks Also
Of Mexico.
There arrived at the Ryan yesterday
a distinguished gentleman In the person
of Hon. Power lie Poer Trench. he is
a man of wide experience in the dlplo-
matte service Of thsBritish government.
having served In many countries. His
most recent efflcial position was that of
envoy extraordinary from Great Britain
to Mexico, which post he has only held
for the past nine months. He received
instructions from his government by
wire to repair with all possible speed TO
Toxic, japan. as he had been appointed
minister aud envoy extraordinary 10
that post. vice Hugh Fraser. recently
deceased.
II like Mexico very much" said he.
81 had just begun to feel at home when
my orders came to 40 TO Toxic. left
the City of Mexico on the 23d inst, and
shall 90 out tonight over the 500 line
and Canadian Pacific for Vancouver, B.
G. There I shall ship on the Empress
of China, and expect 10 arrive at Toxic
on Sept. 20. 1t was unfortunate that |
did not receive my orders sooner, as l
could have saved fortnight. However,
l might have been delayed by the
strike. AS 1t was, l left Mexico before
my successor arrived. 1 consider Presi.
dent DiaZ fearless sort of man, an adj
vanced man and the proper sort Of per
son to be at the head of the affairs of
government like Mexico. His wife,
Mrs. DiaZ, 10 a charming and accom-
plished lady. / heard a good story,
the truth of which will not vouch for,
illustrative of the character of President
Diaz, showing how he treats anarchists.
1t was reported that three anarchists
two Frenchmen and a Spaniard-ar-
rived recently at Vera Cruz. They
proceeded to sound the sentiments OF
the people in the City of Mexico on the
matter of anarchy. They were Informed
that while they might receive some
sympathy and support 1t would be ex-
tremely dangerous for them to let Pres
ident Diaz hear that they were there.
They were told that he had declared
that any person found to have bomb
in his possession would be instantly
shot. The having of even the materials
for the making of these engines of de-
struction likewise meant instant death.
The three anarchists were never heard
of again.
1.-THE atmosphere of the City of Mex
leo is too rarefied. 1t is impossible to
run up stairs in that city. This will
produce heart palpitation. This pure,
light air, however. is not without its re-
deeming qualities. For hundreds of
years there has been no sewerage sys-
tenn, and were it not for this sort of air
typhus fever would continually prevail.
Many millions are now expanding TO
improve the drainage, and to thus tap
and eventually dispose of the accumu
lated filth Of centuries. Mexico needs
irrigation,
my successor to the Mexican post is
Mr.. bearing, who has been assistant
secretary of the British legation at
Sofia.
II was very glad to receive the APP
pointment to Toxic, as that is in the
direct line of advancement from a sec
ond-class to first-eass position.
Il really cannot, at this distance from
the seat of the difficulty, say much as
to the war between China and Japan,
but believe it will be largely centralized
in Corea. II would be unfortunate for
Japan should the Chinese Invade that
country. They would swarm over it
like lot Of locusts. l was in Japan
from 1888 to 1889 as secretary of the
British legation. l had opportunities
to observe the race. found that the
Japs are remarkably progressive PEG.
pie. They want to advance in Eu-
ropean and American ideas almost too
fast. They favor radical change Ia
customs, dress. manner of living, etc.
| In this respect they are very different
| from the Chinese, who cling with tenac-
ity to all their customs. l spent sew
eral months in China, and visited
| Pekiu. l formed the acquaintance of
that most remarkable man, LII Hung
Chang. who resides in Tin Tsin. He is
a verltable power there, aud is the rul-
ing spirit of the Flowery Kingdom.
Now speaking Of the merits of the
two races. The Japs are quick, why.
active little fellows. In battle they
do not fear death, as their religion
teaches them that to die thus is a sure
surprising If they gained advantage
over the Chinese at the outset. In the
long run, however. the Chinese, by the
very superiority Of numbers, could
overrun them. 1t Is estimated that
China contains 400,0O0.060 of people.
This is mere guess. Nobody knows.
but there is an inexhaustible military
reserve. In their physique the Chinese
are far ahead of the Japs. They may
not be so advanced in the art of war
fare. The Japs have splendid mus
ket of their own make-the Mu RATA
that is very effective weapon. In the
matter of war vessels both nations
are we'll equipped. In the Japanese
naval service there are natives onIy-it
being against their policy to have either
Europeans or Americans. In this. they
are directly opposite to the Chinese.
These two nations have always been
jealous of each other. l trust by the
time l arrive at Toxic all hostilities
will be over. 1t is probable that some
European power will act as mediator.
The Japs have forced the issue by wag-
ing this war. One can never tell what
Russia might do in cases of this kind"
Minister Trench gave out the infor-
nation that after he left the secretary
ship of the British legation in Japan,
Berlin. He was also connected
with the legation at Washing
ton for eleven years. Resuming
the Japanese Chinese controversy, he
said further: 1.-The matter of the re
vision of the treaties of 1868 is a burn
ing question. The Chinese do not care
to throw open their country to Japs
particularly, and the latter certainly do
not desire the Chinese to have that
privilege, on account of their mutual
distrust and Jealousy Of each other. AS
/ remember II. there were some sixteen
nations concerned in these treaties.
Japan. by the terms OF the treaty. could
not lay any duty on goods to exceed s
per cent, nor would the Japs allow any
foreigner to enter their inland districts.
Now nearly all the civilized nations
favor the admission Of Japan to the
family of civilized nations. The United
States was little slow to admit this
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