The herald., 1894-10-30
THE MIKADO'S RECENT TRIP.
Given a Grand Ovation at
Nagoya.
The Event as Described by &. d.
MumfOrd.
Patriotism of tho Japanese People
Their Ready subscriptions
to tho War
Fund.

Saa Francisco Chronicle: Among the
arrivals on the steamer China from
Japan yesterday were Mr.. and Mrs.
George d. MumIord, who have been
spending the past six months in seeing
the sights and attractions of the mi.
kado's kingdom. Mr.. Mumford is son
OF the late George D. Mumford, at one
time vice president of the Western
Union Telegraph company. He was
married several months ago, and with
mis- vile went to the Orient on honey
moon trip. He is now returning to New
York to commence the practice OF tho
law.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mumtord had the pleas
ure of seeing many OF the warlikc pre-
parations made by the Japanese au-
thorities ct the commencement Of the
hostillties, and also enjoyed the pleas
ure OF seeing the mikado while on his
way to Hiroshima, where he went to
take charge OF the military affairs OF the
nation. They were at Nagoya last month
when the emperor's party arrived.
The town put on q gala appearance
guished visitor, and the people went
almost wild with delight" said Mr..
Mumford. "Jspsnese lanterns were
displayed in front OF all the houses,
archea were erected over the streets and
grand displays of fireworks were given
to properly celebrate the event. But
their great excitement they set off the
frnt rks IA hink, mi iah for 4 N N
night. in the day time,
The emperor remained in Nagoya
two days, occupying a priests house
within the walls Of the temple. He ap-
peared before the people for about five
minutes only and received tremendous
ovation.
There can be no question as to the
loyalty and patriotism OF the Japanese.
According to the Japanese papers,
which, under the strict censorship now
in vogue, print nothing that is not
official, the Japanese have contributed
handsomely to the war fund. The pro-
priotors OF the rich Ashio copper mines
gave l, 900, 900 yen. while the merchants,
business men, priests and even little
children gave libsrallv. many contribut.
Ing more than they could really afford"
Many conflicting statements have
been published concerning the amount
OF treasure captured by the japanese
army at the battle OF Ping Yang. Mr..
Mum ford Gays that come OF the Japan
ese papers recently published an official
statement in which the value of tine
booty was estimated at 100000
yen, an amount sufficient to
paw the expenses OF the Japanese
army for month. The treasure con-
sisted OF rough gold fresh from the
minee, large amount of ancient coin, a
larger amount OF coin OF later date and
many bars of gold, sll oi which had been
taken along by the Chinese commander
to pay his soldiers. The publication OF
that statement in the Japanese papers
created great Joy throughout Japan.
Mr.. Mnmford tells an interesting story
OF trick played by a weslthy Chinese
clothing manufacturer at Yokohama on
a number OF his country men at the COM
mencsment of the hostilitles. His name
is Ah Shing and he is one OF the largest
manufacturers OF clothing in Japan.
When the war broke out he agreed with
Gil OF his countrymen who were in the
same line OF business to pack up their
wares and 90 back to China. They had
their goods shipped down to the steamer
landing and placed aboard the vessel,
but at the last minute the willy All
Shing gave the other Chinese the slip
and remained on the wharf with his
stock in trade. When the steamer sailed
down the harbor Alb Shing was left alone
in Yokohama with monopoly in the
business of making clothing, The story
ia being told in Yokohama as one OF the
funnieat things of the war.
"Most of the Chinese who nave been
doing business in Japan have returned
to China" said Mr.. Mumford. "bnt
there are still number in the treaty
ports. They are not being molested by
the Japanese, though an occasional street
row or knitting bout without serious
reaultH is heard Of. The Japanese man
iiest., almost as much feeling against
Europeans as they do against the few
Chinese now remaining in Japan. The
feeling against Europeans, and particu.
larly against the English. in much
greater than it was ten years ago, and it
ia still growing. The Japanese seem to
be growing more hsnghty ss they be-
come impressed with their military i'm
portance, and each victory in their
present war with China makes them
swell with naughty pride. II they win
the war they will not care much for the
friendship OF European nations. Treaty
regulations have had great deal to do
with this change in their dispositions.
They believe they are the equal OF any
European nation and want TO bs 80 con-
sidered. Then, again, the missionaries
have helped to strain the relations OF
the Japanese and foreigners. The mig
sionaries are continually trying to get
little children into their schools despite
the objections OF their parents, and
whom it is remembered that in the Shin.
to religion disobedience is considered
the worst OF all sins, it is not surprising
that the Japanese should feel sg-