The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-10-05

agency of the diplomats at Picking have
been completely nullified by the warlike
statesman is in a position of some danger
is admitted on all sides. The rulers ne mas
faithfully served for fifty years. giving
them power and security when their very
existence was menaced, and sacrificing am
bition and even personal honor IN tae1r
cause, are now so eXaSperated at the mis-
haps for which they hold him responsible
that they are ready, according to the best
authority, to infict humiliation. IL not
heavier punishment, on him unless the tlue
of disaster can be turned. Many of the
reports OF his peril have been exagger-
atod. Ii is impossible that all can be true.
All who are concerned for his welfare view
at Ping Yang upon his destiny. The deg
radiation of Admiral Ing is proclaimed as
an ~indisputable fact by the native Chinese
newspapers, though no official Notification
Of his downfall has appeared. The accuSa-
tons of cowardice and incapacity every
where directed against him would scarce
ly be permitted If he retained his former
power or influence.
The fate of Yauen Sciekai, whose NAL
administration in Corea is now held TO be
the cause of China's SORROWS is still q
matter of mystery. The latest story told
by his former friends is tnat. having gone
to Peking 10 avoid the wrath of Ii Hung
Chang, he found himself SO overwhelmed
with reproaches that he was forced TO re-
turn to Tien Tsin; that he was received
with. the p%retense of forgiveness and in
vited to a feast at the vice regal palace,
and that ne has never since been seen
among the living.
The French minister at Pekin is en-
phatic in demanding reparation from the
Tsung LII Yamen for the assassination of
the Frenchman. jesse, by Chinese soldiers
N Corea. A rigid investigation is proceed
ing of the cause of the French customs Of
icers who We're put to death by Chinese
on the border of Tonquin, and whose wives
and daughters were cruelty maltreated. No
steps, as far as known, have been taken
toward e~xacting redress for the murder OF
Mr.. Wylie, the Scottish missionary killed
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latest sufferers from mob violence are two
German clergymen who were taken from
their homes in Vengia and held captives in
the mountains until ransomed for 100 taeis.
Conflicting reports are published respect
ing the treatment of two alleged japanese
spies delivered to the Chinese by the
newspaper accounts they are already be-
headed. Another states that they received
cases. The foreign community recognizes
the obligation of the consul-general to sur
render them in obedience to instructions
from mis- government, but deplore the man
ner in which they were given up. 1t is
claimed if the United States representa-
tive had no right TO offer protection.
over the two men who should consequent
ly have been free from his interference.
But. instead of dismissing them. he took
them in a carriage to the boundary OF
the settlement and there put them in
custody of Chinese guards. The American
Official. in fact, was required. it is said. 10
act as a constable for the native authori-
ties. and in that capacity to enforce the
imprisonment and end the lives of the men
who had chung TO the belief that they
could look to him for friendly aid and
counsel. The proof that they were sp.es
has not been produced. Meanwhile a re-
port comes from Ningpo that a Japanese
who was arrested there on suspicion of be-
ing a spy has had his ankles smashed with
a hammer TO extort a confession from him.
In this connection il is interesting TO note
that a Chinese suspected of a scheme TO
obtain plans or the futtsu fortification in
Japan was arrested in Yokohama and de-
ported Sept. IL to his own country.
kanekin, the military engineer who swan
that ship's destruction. has been appointed
commander of the naval station at Wei
Hai-Wei.