New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-09-16
itants are alike inspired by the same glow OF

itants are alike inspired by the same glow OK
patriotism.
1t Is curious to contrast the eloquent express
sion OF this sentiment in Japan with the duness
and apathy which so far as can yet be learne1s
spirit reported from that country are number
OF brutal assaults by mobs upon japanese resid-
ing in the open ports. Here. again. We have
forcible illustration of the advancement OF CIVIL
ization In the island Empire. An imperial decree
was published on the 4th of this month assuring
all Chinese denizeDs Of full protection In me pur.
suit Of peaceful and lawful occupations. ana
guaranteeing them the same rights and privileges
az those possessed by the natives, subject only
to the condition OF registry, which Is likewise
exactcd from the japanese themselves. II 10
noteworthy that the European and American
merchants Of Yokohama, the majority OF whom.
for reasons plainly understood. are consistently
hostile to Japa nese interests. had called meet
ing to discuss this Question or Chinese security
with the apparent intentC I OF demanding in.
formation from the Government as 10 what treat.
ment their Chinese employees had TO expect. Inc
Emperors decree IN large measure 1orestdheu
the action of these gentlemen, but as some OK
them chose to declare a certain degree Of scepti-
csm letter from the United States Consul-Gen.
eral was produced, explicit and emphatic IN its
Endorsement Of the Governments honorable pur.
poses as TO leave no room for further DOUBT IN
the minds OF the mot dstrustful. The time mas
been when Americans holding the ONCE whlcn
Mr. McIvor now occupies were only too Wiling 70
encourage and support every dntagonlstlc move.
ment Of the alien community In Yokohama, no
matter how unwarranted or offensive IL mighs
he II was the only way 10 gain popularity Anu
live in peace The new COnsul-Ge1eral appears 70
he governed by the conviction that courtesy ana
fairness to the japanese not inconsistent WIN
the duties Of his position nor with his oplgations
10 the foreigners among whom he dweiis IL -
gratfyinP To record that his representations Wero
accepted as meeting ali the requirements OF the
situation and that his prudent counsel had tne
effect OF putting an end to the questionaoie pro-
Is II not worth while for Western observers to
consider and consider gravely what chance OK
success abides with supile, spritless ana dense.
Iv ignorant country like China when confronted
by the united energies OF people whose resi- 50
Iution and devotion are fairly exemplihed In inc
foregoing hasty portrayal Of their present atti-
tude? Is IT, indeed. necessary TO waste tlme IN
inouiring upon which side the sympathles OF tne
enlightened world should be arrayed! me ' ~
defects I'm their character are plain 10 all WHO
choose to search for them. But even TO compaIe
them with the Chinese Is almost an aHroht 70
the understanding. They alone IN the ras' Iep'H
sent rrodern intelligence and progress IL Is only
because they have valiantly thrown or the ,ram-
,,els of barbarism and superstition tnat tnS
resentment Of the Asiatic Colossus IS directeo
against them China lives In the splrl. OF VIC
ms, on the traditions OF the past. and by inc
authority Of the past. To keep her vast popu-
lace and all under her thrall from emerging out
Of nediaeva darkness Is the constant ann Vi heE
Ianan or any other source the foundations OK
tbeir mower will be shattered. But japan mas
discovered that the purposes or her new career
cannot be fulfilled. nor can she nope 10 inaiH-
tain the dignity and credit or ner postum u snS
60 forever subjected to the hostile Vaccinations or
W. neiphbor There Is no mistaking the nature
Of the agencies now in opposition. III japan WINS
tho course of civilization will move distinctly ior-
ward II China holds her own, the gas o,
viii be shut TO all the influences which humanity
,nnroves That this latter calamity Will befali the
East is. happily. too remote rom prooaoih'y I"
give cause for serious anxiety n