New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-07

peria authority to the position Of which It had
been deprived for more than three centuries ana
who get subsequently raised the standard OF re-
beion. and expiated the error OF lifetime on tho
field OF Shiroyama.
Government. in order that he might study tho
military systems OF European countries; u Incl
Returning home by way Of the United states no
had an opportunity OF seeing something OF Amcri-
After lighting through the stormy period OF the
ment OF lieutenant general in the army, and was
made Assistant Westminster OF War. Since then
ernm me- and in the course OF time became Min
lister OF War The efficiency of the present army
organization is greatly due TO ms euor's snn
experience. and no man better than he knows
how to handle the troops under his comm and
self Ike athlete In appearance he is impos;;
ing. ard while courteous and sentle as are -.
in him a remarkable man.
SAIGO TSUGUMICHI.
Sago Tsugumichi is younger brother OF tho
Saigo Takamor. who has been frequently referred
70 the leader of the Satsuma clan one OF the
promoters OF the Restoration. and finally the head
Of the rebellion. in which he lost his life The
present Saigo worthily wears the honors that
made the name Of mis- ill-fatcd relative ilustrous
honors that have been won. both by his own sword
In youth he devoted himself to the study OF
literature ana military science, but in later years.
during the War OF the Restoration. he fought
battles I'm almost every part OF TIE Empire; ana
gained splendid victories. After the struggle he
appointed a general In the imperial army,
eunobled and made commander OF the Toxic gar
cusscd in the cabinet. he opposed the views OF
his elder brother. who strongly insisted on war.
the result a broken friendship that never was
resumed.
I'm the expedition against Fo"mosa in 1874 Sago
appointed COnnmander- In Chief. and by his ag-
gressive action brought the Inhabitants OF the
island under subsection, China being compelled 10
pay Il large indemnity 10 Japan. TWO years
afterward, AT the Centennial in 1916, many OF me
citizens OK the United states met him In the capac-
ity OF yice-cOrnissioner for the Japanese section
and distinguished visitors in Philadelphia remem.
Der how Hospitality he represented the interests OK
his country.
During the Satsuma revolt in 1877. the Japanese
Government would not permit him 10 take up
arms against his rebel brother, and he therefore
remained Ia Toxic. taking the place Of General
ordered to the scene of strife.
The assassination OF Nr. OkuOa, the Minister or
Home Affairs. having Occas!oned changes IN the
Ministry. General Saigo was nominated Privy Coun-
cor and Minister OF Elucat on. surrendertng the
latter Office only when he was appointed Minister
OF War and Commander OF the Imperial Guard In
to the control OF the stsn Office. This Imperial
Guard. by the-wsy. Ike that of Napoleon. consists
of the flower .: the Japanese Army. IL Is 5000
strong. and every member Of Il l. a man six feet
in height or more superby drilled and devoted 10
the defence OF his imperial master Its present
commander. with his STAFF quietly spent a few
days In New-York only few weeks ago while en-
route for home but the resident Japanese offclals
and citizens. with their accustomed modesty, gave
sign 'the distinguished character of the VS.
itor. and Prince Of royal blood was thus per.
with the adulations OF the Credentials. General
Saigo is about fifty years Of age, and. like
most OF the Japanese who occupy prominent posi-
In the present ls type of the vitality
and intellectually Of the comparatively young men
who nave taken their places at the front and are
fighting the battles OF Eastern civilization.