New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-08-02
JAPANESE ARE JUBTLANT.
INCLINED TO DIsCREDIr THE DENIAL OF THE
STORY THAT THE CIIEN-YUEN HAD
BEEN SUNK - THE ATTITUDE OF
ENGLAND A CHINAMAN WHO
FAVORS JAPAN.

FAVORS JAPAN
Most OF the japanese importing houses are either
in Broadway the adjoining streets and a number
u them engaged In the silk trade When
Tribune reporter called yesterday at the establish
ment OF Horikoshi & Co.. No. 81 Greene-st.. he
found Mr. Harada. of the firm. reading In The
Tribune the articles relating to the war between
China and Japan. why" he exclaimed. enthu-
siastcay. here is an article which shows
unmisakable sympathy with Japan. 1t is pleasant
20 find such great newspaper on the side OF civil
cation, OF justice and of fair play in a matter
where the dsputan's far away. and where
there is a chance Of considering the merits Of the
dispute calmly and without prejudice
The latest accounts seem 10 suggest, after all"
said the reporter. that the second naval victory
in which the Chinese ironclad the Chen-Yuen Is
said to have been sunk not compete. after
all"
"Ah. but You must remember" Mr. Harada SAID
"hat these accounts come through Chinese sources
have not the slightest doub, that the first ac-
count was correct; and that the man-of-war was
sunk by the superior manoeuvrlng and fighting quail
ties Of our sailors ana marines. 1t would be a great
service" he added. "if YOU would say something
about al this ihough.less talk which we have heard
since the beginning Of this trouble as 10 the Er at
advantage which China has IN her overwhelming
numbers. The fact Is that this will be largely n
sea fight IN which mere numbers viii not pay so
important par; as skill. China. II IS true, - su-
perior to us numerically. but how she IL going 10
mobilize her army is what | would IKE 70 know
There are no railroads In China worth taking
about and without them Il would take weeks AMI
months 10 march over the vast and arid pains
which dot the country everywhere. Meanwhile
japan Will have swep; al before her. anl now tina;
It Is officially made known that war has been de-
clared, our countrymen and the Government Wiz
throw all their into the contest, 50 as TO
make :, both short and decisive"
40 you pay any heed 20 the report that Japan
has apo.ogized 70 England for the sinking Of the
troop-ship kow ShinE7'
NO TROUBLE WITH ENGLAND WANTED.
We'll" MI Harada answered. that seems nat
ural enough. We DO not want to get into any en-
tanglement with other nations. least OF all with
England: for II IS quite evident that England only
seeks the slightest pretext 10 take part In THIS
quarrel in the hope OF coming out ahead with a
slice Of territory In the end We remember the
pretext under which she went 10 Egypt and stayed
there. and know enough Of history TO remember
how she tried to embarrass this county here dur
ing your own civil War II England viii keep out
Of this quarrel we will show the world the stun
Of which the japanese OF to-day are made. thus
vindicatng our claim 70 the sympathy o. all civil
lied nations
As Mr.. Harada. who speaks his English with a
marked English accent said this his face glowcd
with enthusiasm.
4 Hashiguchi. tho japanese Consul General. was
porter at his oftice. SO Warren-st. Il have no
doubt he said that the Chen-Yucn has been
sunk despite the contradictory reports In the "yei-
ing Dapcrs. which come through Chinese sources
and are evidently Inspired by England. who IS aiways
lntermeddling This fighting at sea between thcH"
,Uo Powers may revoiutionizc the instruction
Of modern vessels. and England. who - admit
Ted 10 he the queen 81 the seas. or at least mas
been thought 10 be- may ind. as In IN" cas-" OF IN"
sinking OF the Chen Yuen. that n swift now <
torpedo is more powerful FOR mischief than the
rreat test ironclad which she has aroat
Have you any Official informhton from your
Government OF the actual declaration OF war; he
was asked
THAT ALLEGED BRUTALITY.
NO" answered the Consul General: Il haven't
had up 10 the present any official communication
on that head. but ! have doubt that II is tho
fact As TO the statement that our men w'r" brutal
in their treatment Of the Chinese soldiers who
were str,lggllne IN the water after their vcAsed was
N IL