The record-union., 1895-07-03
AFFAIRS IN TIE ORIENT.
Hon. John W. Foster Entertained
by Japanese at Toxic
DINED AND PRESENTED WITH AN
ADDRESS BY MERCHANTS.

IN Army FOrmed-Prisons ReorGan-
ICED and University at Seoul
Founded-An End Put to the Ter.
rible Devastations of Rebels.
VANCOUVER (B. C.). July 2.-Ths Em-
press of China arrived here to-day, bring
ing correspondence under date of June
2lst. as follows:
The Hon. John w. Foster paid flying
visit to Japan on his way home from the
scene of his labors. He saw the Chinese
through all their troubles.
Hearing that the distinguished states
man would pass through Japan, the
japanese At once began 10 think Of how
they should receive him. That he had
served China counted for nothing in their
estimation. They saw in him only q
great publicist, who had labored in the
cause OF peace, and whose guidance and
counsel had materially promoted its at
tainments. Any official movement was,
of course. out of the question, but the
leading citizens of Toxic resolved TO in.
vite him to great banquet.
Unfortunately, the extreme brevity OF
Mr.. Fosters sojOurn in Japan made it
impossible TO carry out this programme,
and it became necessary to limit the pro-
gramme to comparatively small dinner
and the presentation of an address. The
dinner was given June Sth, at the beauti-
full residence OF Mr.. Okara. one of the
leading merchants of Toxic, with whom
were associated as hosts, Mr.. Shibusawa,
President OF the Toxic Chamber of Com
merce; Mr.. Yokoyama, Minister Of State;
the majority OF the Japanese officials who
participated in the Shimenoski confer
ence, and the United States representa-
tive. probably the most popular man in
Japan. Mr.. Shibusawa's speech, in pro-
posing the health Of Mr.. Foster, was q
genuine reflection of the sentiments long
entertained by Japan toward the people
of the United States-sentiments that
have been strengthened and deepened by
the attitude of the United States during
the war.
Foster replied in substance that when
he received an invitation from the Chi
ese Government to assist in restoring
peace, his first thought was whether by
accepting such mission he should imperil
the close relations that had existed be-
tween him and his Japanese friends. He
therefore sought the advice of the Japan.
ese Minister at Washington, who assured
him that any services In the cause OF
peace would be welcomed rather than re-
sented by the Japanese.
He briefly reviewed the history Of
Japan's advance among the nations. and
referred to the peace negotiations as an
evidence of the high civilization attained
by her. He found that no advice TO
japan was needed in her commerce., her
industries or her finances. She only re-
quired to follow the paths she had hither-
to trodden to attain her full growth, and
concluded by an expression OF thanks
for the sentiments of hearty friendship
ord hfu
A deputatiOn Of leading merchants and
manufacturers of Toxic waited on Mr..
Foster and presented him with an ad-
dress, beautifully mbossed, and pair
of very handsome vases OF clOlsonne.
There has been much talk in the East
about Japan's supposed failure to inaug-
urate system Of reform in Corea, but
japan has not failed. Count Inouye went
to Corea in October; he returned to Japan
in June. His record. according to COM
petent English observer, is this:
Having organized the Ministries, the
first task of an administrator anxious to
bring the country into order, he divided
the eight provinces into eighteen prefect-
ures. He has created complete police
force and formed the nucleus Of an
army. He caused the streets to be
widened, and made them more convenient.
He reOrganiZed the PRISONS and founded
at Seoul . university from which will
come the future officials of the kingdom.
To accustom the people to work, or rather
to remove sOme OF the obstacles which,
being in thorough accord with the lazy
character of the nation, promoted in
thousand ways the delightful far niente
life for which they have always been re-
nOWned, the use OF the long pipe was in-
terdicted, and national dress reformed. The
coat with large sleeves ceased to be worn
alter May 18th, and the long white gown
must never be seen outdoors. These re-
forms, although touching the inner life Of
the people, have not been resented. Ex-
ternally, 1t least, they have been readily
carried out. The Coreans regard Japan
as q new master, but master from
whom they have expectations.
In addition to this record. it must be
noted that tho Japanese have completely
subdued the TOnghAk insurrectiOn. and
put an end to the terrible devastations of
the rebels who raided whole provinces.
Yet there is one emphatically disquieting
element in the peninsula. Japanese that
know COrea say that there are only two
really clever people there-the Queen and
Madame Weber, wife of the Russian rep
resentative. Madame Weber has free
access to the Queen, and frequently avails
herself of the privilege. But what the
two ladies' discuss no outsider has been
able to discover. Politicians regard these
meetings with great curiosity. but by no
means discover their real Significance.
The making of history by feminine
hands il hazardous process.
An outrage against missionaries is re.
ported from Cheng Tu, the capital Of
Szechuan. It was an outrage Of unprece-
dented magnitude, 80 far as concerns the
amount of property involved. In ChenR
Tu there were four missions established,
one belonging to the Canadian Methodist
Mission under DR.. Virgil Hart. one to
tho China inland mission and two
others. There are several ladies among
the missionaries at Cheng Tu and tho
missions, French especially. had u large
amount OF property which 1t will cost
vast sums to replace. al far as replace
ment is possible. That 1t was an organ
lied and systematic attack on the
Christians is obvious, and there is very
good reason to believe that the organ
izer was none other than the retiring
Viceroy of Zechuan. Liu Ping Chang.
Happily, however, no lives have been
lost. Bishop Dumand. who was in
charge Of the Roman Catholic Mission.
was wounded, aud it is feared that some
other missionaries must have been in-
iured, but the main fact is the great do
struction Of property.
The latest news OF outrages at Cheng
Tu is contained in the following telegram.
which appeared in the North China DUtty
News. It is dated Chung King. June 9th,
and reached Shanghai june 10Th:
AT Cheng Tu, Iating and YOchous
Protestant and Catholic mission property
has been utterly destroyed. Smaller
cities have suffered similarly. The Off
cials refused protection until the mob
had completed their work. The Viceroy
Liu 10 chiefly 10 blame. Twenty adults
besides children are still In Chenx To.
Yamen. Suchou and other places are
seriously threatened. Urge foreign ma
tions to act promptly"
ROME. July 2-Bombs were exploded
near the police barracks In MonopOli lass