The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-11-22
KILLING OF COREA'S QUEEN
Prevented the Massacre of the
Rulers Opponents
INTRIGUING WITH RUSSIA
The King of Corea Will Take Unto
Himself a New Wife
Russia Has Fifteen War Tessels on the
WITH RUSSIA
Russia Has Fifteen War TesseIs on the
Pacific Station-Is Building and
Manning Many Forts
Associated Press Special Wire.

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SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 81. - The
steamer Rio de Jansrio arrived tod y
from Yokohama ami Hong Kong. No
stories brought to Victoria by the steamer
Empress of China. that the ueen of Carea
had been burned in OIL The Japan Mail,
under date OF Novem her 5, says:
Before the coup d 'etat took place the
queen of Corea was secretly maturing a
political scheme involving the III ufder OF
no less than l20 persons of the opposite
faction. A list Of the intended Wet ms
had been drawn up. After the wholesale
massacre OF her opponents it was her
purpose to reject Japan's friendly assist
ance and invoke that of Russia. The dis
covsry of this scheme, though the most
terrible part of it does not seen to have
been at first known, led the Tai Won Kun
and his followers to take sudden and
decisive step to prevent the intended rev.
olutioI from being carried out.
The Corean minister of the household
has issued procla mation announcing
the intended selection of a new consort
for the king. According to time honored
custom the issue of this proclamation has
the effect of prohibiting for the time be-
ing, the marriage of all girls between ID
and II throughout the country. Thirty
or forty girls are to be nom mated and
from among them will be first selected
turee, and on one of the three the final
choice will fall.
Additional advices were as follows:
Arrests still continue among those sus-
pected of being implicated in the muir
der OF the Corean queen. These arrests
comprise Viscount Miura, the late ia
pauese minister to that court. and all
the members OF the legation, together
with other Japanese official. in Seoul, be-
sides a number of private individuals.
The preliminary investigations have
the accused are imprisoned.
Count Inouys is still In Corea, hut is
expected back shortl and the opinion is
expressed that the Japanese are about to
abandon their ate rpt to control the
hons and f"reign policy of that country.
Arrangements are in progress for the
withdrawal Of the japanese troops. In
fact, in the face of tussas' opposition,
Japan has no option but to clear out.
His imperial Highness X itashiraka-
wann-Miya, who was in command of the
~ Pei tai * d,us III i of'iOsa, uieu OH Tue
23th OF October, although, according to
the old-fash on d REGULATIONS, he is still
spoken OF officially as alive, and has been
promoted and had the decorations con-
ferred upon him.
The cholera is gradually disappearing
throughout the country.
There is not much doine in Imports,
and in silk prices were gradually weak
enins, but some large purchases have
been made during the last two days and
quotations have again risen.
A small business continues in tea.
Oriental papers do not seem to be set
tied on the question Of possible conflict
between Russia and England. There Is
others scout the idea Of trouble However,
letter from a correspondent in Vladi
vostock reports that the Russian military
authorities have constructed no less than
twelve forts since August last. Thew |
are. so far, i'm perfect and suitable only for |
Temporary defense. bnt as large |
number of Chinese are now employed in |
completing the work, in two OF three years'
time the forts will become strong per- |
manent defenses.
AT the present time there are fifteen |
vessels of war belonging to Russia on the |
Pacific station, all Of which have been |
painted gray ard are in readiness for
action.
The mum Der of troops on shore has |
largely increased since August, 1894, and |
barracks have Neen built in several ocaIi- |
ties at heavy cost Docks are also being |
hastily constructed by the en Payment of |
several thousand workmen, at an outlay,
it is sail. of So 600 900 roubles, anu it is |
that they will be completed
before the end of next year.