The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1894-09-01
PATRIOTISM IN JAPAN.


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WAsHIxoTon, August FINAL I'd.
vices from Japan, including Official and
private letters and dies Of newspspers
that have been received At the japanese
legation in this city, say Tai Won Kun,
father Of the King Of Corsa, has been
declared Regent Of that country. When
the last demands Of Mr.. Oton, the Jap
anese Minister to Cores (who IL reported
TO have been assassinated . few days
ago.. had been refused by the Corean
government, be started for the palace 10
have . personal interview with his Maj
eety. His troops also acted - escort to
Tai Won Kun ct the lsttsr's request.
When the party vs. about to entAr the
palace, II was fired on by men wearing
the uniform Of Corean soldiers. The
japanese repulsed the attack, and Mr..
Oton and the Kings father proceeded to
the royal chamber, where the King ap-
pointed Tai Won Kun Regent. 1t IL
claimed that the attacking party con.
sisted Of Chinese soldiers In disguise.
The japanese press Il exceedingly pleased
with the appointment Of Tai Won Kun.
Libe.ai subscriptions have been received
by the japanese government ios the
with this object in view are being held,
and these aud other efforts closely re-
sembie the Affairs given TO provide cloth.
ing and material comforts for both the
Union and Confederate troops during
the late war. Wealthy people have sub
scribed many thousand yen. Il II intes-
eetinE TO note that ~. 900 cataiss Of
biscuit ordered by the War Department
were made Of second-grade American
flour, which il considered superior 70
the japanese -four.
Patriotism in Japan 10 apparently d.
most universal. News Of victories over
the Chinese sets the population wild
with enthusiasm. The supply OF volun-
teen Tor war service exceeds the de-
msnd. The japanese professional wrest-
Ier. Of whom there are many that have
ole red their services, are to be formed
into An organization Of "strong men,"
and japanese newspaper estimate that
Nishinoma, the champion. would be Q
match Tor nine and tWo-thirds China
men. Fencing masters and their pupils
have also applied for enlistment for the
avowed purpose Of cutting of Chinese
pig-taiis with heads attached. A num-
her Of lires have broken out in the Chi
neee quarters Of Japan towns, and these
ueually result in fights between psobs Of
each nationality. The police have man.
aged TO protect the Chinese in these A.
Trays. acting under instructions 10 pre-
vent japanese from insulting. assault
ing or hurting Chinese residents within
the border II the Empire. Many Chi
neee have attempted to disguise them.
selves. The owners OF Chinese lottery
have. Il IL reported, let their hair grow,
cut OF their queues and adopted the
japanese costume. Speculation 10 rife
In Japan ~ 10 what demands should be
made on China after che 10 defeated for
that end 10 accepted a. surety. One
newspaper says China should he made
10 ray an indemnity Of SO 600 600 yen in
gold, while another hopes that China
will be compelled 70 promise not to
interfere in Corean Attain, and that the
Island Of Formosa will be ceded to
japan. Another paper says:
after reducing the Chinese govern
ment 10 submission. il IL should prove
incapable OF inAngurating Q new epoch
OF progress and improvement. or wien
there 10 danger Of internal commotion or
foreign intervention, Japan should take
upon herself the responsibility Of under
taking the reform OF China, Just - she
10 nov doing in Corea."
The general sentiment prevailing in
Japan appears 10 be in favor Of the
parifcaiion and reform Of Corea. and
not its possible annexation. II is the
understanding that the government in
tends to push her troops straight for
Picking. The sudden eppointLS-nt OF
Mr.. kurino a. Minister to Washington
10 construed BY the vernacular pres 70
Be connected with the Corean affair.