The morning call., 1894-10-05

The accounts are extremely meager, and
no particulars but the above are yet dis
closed.
The Japanese Emper0r's progress from
Toxic to Hiroshima, where he will remain
for the present to supervise the army and
navy movements. was made the occasion
for unprecedented displays of loyal en-
thusiasm. Every station at which his
train stopped was thrOnged with excited
spectators. whose cries of greeting sounded
strangely In the ears of those who remem-
ber the days when the imperial presence
was surrounded with mystery aud silent
| awe. Twenty-Five years ago the sovereign
of Japan could not be looked upon by his
people. When he passed all heads were
| bowed and all bodies Frustrated. His
name could not be uttered by the mass of
the subjects. Now he comes and goes in
| plain sight, listens with obvious pleasure
to the acclamations OF the populace. and
| turns his countenance in response to every
| demonstration. The last-named innova-
| tion was never observed until bis passage
| through the streets of the capital OF Sep
tember 13, and the same sign of recogni-
tion was repeated all along his westward
route, as often as opportunity presented
| itself.
The Emperor arrived at his destination
on the 18th, just before the news of the
victory in Korea was received. He imme-
diately ordered that the following message
be telegraphed to the scene of conflict:
We are rejoiced to receive intelligence imme-
diately after arrival at headquarters, that our
army has gained a great victory at Ping Yang.
We appreciate the ability shown by our officers
4 a
they have achieved.
A similar dispatch was sent by the En-
press, who also gave instructions the next
day that present OF one yen should be
given in her name to each commissioned
officer engaged in the campaign, fifty sen
to each non-cOmmissioned officer and
twenty-five sen to each private throughout
the army. to be expended in refreshments.
Count Ito, Prime Minister of Japan, was
seized with violent catarrh of the bowals
while travelling TO Hiroshima in attend
ance on the Emperor and was compelled to
wait at Nagoya several days for recovery.
He rejoined tie court on September 49,
The applications for the japanese war
bonds have exceeded the total of 70, OO0, 900
yen, much more than double the amount
called for. The account made up Septem-
ber IA shows subscri ton list of 73,O00,-
600 yen. The highest bid made an offer
of 90 per cent premium. Eight million
was asked for at an average Of per cent
premium, and $4,000. 600 at par. Contrary
to expectations, the floating OF the loan
did not perceptibly affect the money mar
ket. No heavy drafts have been made
upon the banks, aud it is now supposed
that large portion of the money re-
Quired will come from provincial boards
hitherto lying idle. In expectation of an
excessive demand for silver coin in Korea
the Japanese mint is exceeding its ordi-
nary issue and produces about 10000
1-yen pieces each day. Twenty million
dollars worth of silver bullion is now in
the treasury awaiting coinage.
The japanese Government has decided
TO prohibit the export Of coal from the
empire.
The Chinese man-of-war Tsao-Kiang,
captured by the Japanese On July 25, has
been formally added 10 the Mikado's
navy. 1t is rechristeDed the Toyshina,
the name of the island off which it was
taken.
The movement for the relief OF the
Japanese press from Government restric-
tions progresses, and is warmly supported
by Viscount Mutsu, who always takes a
leading part in urging the adoption of
liberal measures. Through his exertions
and those of Count Inouve the actual GEN.
sorship was abolished September 13, but
the Departments of War and Navy have
issued notifications prohibiting newspa-
pers and periodicals from printing matters
relating to military and naval movements,
plans of operation and strategic secrets, in
accordance with the authority conferred
on them by the present press law. The
administration is evidently divided upon
the question, but the best intelligence of
the Cabinet is plainly on the side of free
publication.
Wives of peers have joined the band of
Japanese Red Cross nurses, destined for
hospital service in Korea.
A new japanese passport system was
put in operation September 20 sor the
benefit of British residents, upon whom
enlarged opportunities of travel in the in
terror are conferred by the recently en-.
acted treaty with their country. English
men may hereafter use their permits for an
entire year. The Minister of the United
States, desirous to secure similar advan-
correspondence with the Department of
Foreign Affairs upon the subject. BY
judiciously abstainIng from demanding an
extension Of the system as a right under
the most favored nation clause and asking
it as friendly courtesy, he has succeeded
in his application and American citizens
will presently share the special privileges
of inland visitation which British subjects
have acquired by international agreement
The standing committees of the six DO
litieal parties in opposition to the Japan
ese Government have passed resolutions
that during the war the Ministry shall be
cordially supported, without regard to do
mestic differences of opinion, and that in
the impending session Of Parliament the
opposition will vote all required supplies
and abstain from embarrassing Govern
ment action upon the condition that no
peace shall be concluded until China gives
substantial guarantee for the permanent
preservation OF order in Eastern Asia.
Only in the event of the Cabinet falling to
act in the interest OF the empire shall the
pariisans adopt extraordinary measures to
bring them to a sense of their duty.
Negotiations are in progress for the
transfer of the China merchant steam
navigation fleet to the control of Jardine.
Matheson & Co.. in order that these ships
may sail under the British flag and thus
escape capture by japanese men-of-war.
Won Hannakap the military apuinoar