The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1894-09-07
NEWS FROM THE ORIENT
IContinued from First paes.l

NSNiAeS AhoiCetallOu VI ~A-
Imperial decree. guaranteeing their Sc
curity was issued early this month and
orders for their protection have been
sent ell over the empire. Not single
case OF ill-trsatment is reported.
CHINESE oUTRAaEs.
In China different state of things
exists. The shops of merchants are
broken open, their contents pillaged
and the owners beaten and MANNED.
From every port atories of robbery and
violence are received. The outrages are
not committed upon private citizens
alone. When the Japanese consul at
Tien Tsien left that town, he
embarked with his family up
on British steamer for Shanghai. This
ship was invaded. not by mob. but by
force of Chinese soldiers, who seized
not only the men OF the party, but also
the ladies and their female attendants.
and carried them and their baggage to
their barracks, some distance away,
whore they were detained ell night The
ladies were roughly handled, ornaments
being torn from their hair. Ne explana.
ton or excuse WAS given when the vic
Tins were released, For were the valua-
bles restored.
1t is due to the viceroy, Ii Hung
Chang. to cay that on learning the facts
from the United States minister-to
whom Japanese interests in China are
at present confided-he declared his res
greet, and promised that restitution
should be made and punishment inflict-
cd on the aggreHsors. Il 10 supposed
that he was partly influenced by the
representatives of the Chinese envoy
lately in Toxic, who, before quitting his
post. telegraphed to Pekin an account of
the measures taken by the Japanese
government for the protection OF Chi
neEe.
CHINESE sCAPEGoAT.
In accordance with Chinese official
usage, the diplomatic agent, Yuan, who
fed last month from Seoul, has been
disavowed and disgraced. The civil
service of that country allows great lati-
tude to every incumbent. but his re.
sponability is as extreme as his privil-
eyes, and if he fails to satisfy his supe-
riors he is doomed. Even il he faith
fully follows instructions and evil conse-
quences ensue, he is often made a scape-
goat to save those above him from
destruction. In this case Yuan was
merely the mouthpiece OF Ii Hung
Chang. Every step taken by him was
in pursuance Of the viceroy's commands.
But when the catastrophe came and
Yuan took refuge in Tien-Tsin, all the
blame was thrown upon his shoulders.
For two weeks his place Of concealment
WAS unknown, and yesterday report OF
his death was circulated--presumably
by suicide.
Ii HUNG HIMSELF DIsGRACED.
Even the great viceroy, the foremost
subject OF the empire, has not
escaped accountability for the cap
ture OF the Chinese ship OF war, and
the abandonment OF another, in the
fight near Asan. He has been deprived
of one OF his highest decorations. and
commissioners have been sent by the
Ssung-Li- Yamen to watch his proceed
ings and report to the general govern
ment. This last step is believed to have
been taken in consequence of the LIS
tardiness in forwarding bad news to the
capital. Though the sea fight took
place July 25, he sent no report OF it
till August II, and then said nothing
about the loss OF the warships. recount
ing only the sinking of the Kow Shing,
with HOO troops. In spite of LIS pres
tige and rank, he Is liable to capital
punishment if the Chinese forces UNDER
60 many disasters.
JAPANESE WAR BONDS.
On August 18th the Japanese govern
msnt announced the issue of wa. bonds
to the amount OF 3O,OOo,O 900 yen. equiv
alent to about 100000, each bond
for 100 yen at interest Of per cent. The
low denomination is to enable persons
of limited means to invest. Applications
are already numerous, although the
time fixed for their reception is Septem-
Der 18th. Many foreign subscriptions
are expected.
THE ONLY JAPANESE loss.
The only loss to the Japanese thus
far, apart from casualties in battle. is
that OF the merchaet ship Tenkyu, a
SAILING vessel OF 1000 tons. She carried
cargo for the Chinese government from
Yezo to Taku, and during her voyage
war was declared. Ga arriving, in ig-
norsncs OF the situation, che was seized
and her cargo confiscated. The Japanese
complain Of this proceeding. citing the
rule of European international law,
which forbids capture under similar cir
cumstances.
eREsHAM's UNJUST IMPUTATIoN.
Japanese feel deeply the imputstion
in Gresham's message, through the
United States minister in Toxic, that
they are ''levying war upon weak and
deienseless nation," but express the
hope that Americans generally compre.
bend that their war is with China and
is waged on behalf Of, not against Corea.
IMPERIAL PRESENTS.
On August goth two high officers of
the Japanese imperial household left for
Cores, bearing presents from the en-
peror and empress to the King and
queen and to Tai Won Kun, the kings
father.
HARBoR PROTECTION.
BY order OF the Japanese navy depart.
ment. torpedoes have been laid ct the
entrance OF Yokohama and Naeasaki
harbors, and no vessels are allowed to
pass to or from these ports, except under
guidance OF pilots provided by the gov
eminent.
MARITIME TRAFFIC SUSPENDED.
Chinese maritime traffic 10 completely
suspended since the outbreak of active
hostlities. The large feet OF the Mer.
chants Steam Navigation company ia
lying idle at the wharves of Shanghai