The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-08-12
JAPAN MAIL TO JULY IS.
New Policy To Re Adopted in Korea
The subiugation of Formosa.

New Policy to Re Adopted in Korea
The subjugation OF formosa.
Tokyo, July &.-(Per Steamer Victoria
TO Victoria, Aug. II. count inouye has
resumed control OF the Japanese lega-
ton la Korea. and the scandals growing
out Of quarrels between his suboriinates
and Japanese employees in the Korean
public service are gradually subsiding.
The envoy and his wife were received at
court July y. The queen greeted Count
ess lnouye warmly and Expressed de-
sire that she would remain long in Seoul.
BY many observers IL is believed that an
effort will be made TO influence TIE queen
through Countess Inouye, but actual cir
cumstances do not warrant this suppo-
sition. Count Inouye intends I'd remain
in Korea only long enough 10 ailay the
dissensions among his countrymen and
set the affairs of the legation IN order.
after which he will be succeeded by Gen.
ViScount Miurd. whose views respecting
tho course TO be pursued by japan are
widely opposed TO those of the present in
cumbent. Miura will be authorized by
his government TO adopt a policy of for
hearanee and eonciliation, instead of en-
deayoring to enforce immediate submis-
sion TO Japanese dictation. Popular opin-
ion is divided as to Miura's chances of
success. Ii is evident that high abilities
are required and abilities of a totally diff
ferent kind from those which Inoaye pos
sesses. in order 10 win the conlid snce of
tho Korean political leaders.
After the escape of PAX Yonghyo, the
deposed Korean home minister, from
Seoul, four OF his Japanese associates,
including a newspaper correspondent,
were ordered to leave the country, On the
ground that their presence was preju-
dicial TO peace. The Japanese consul ap-
proved their expulsion. At the same
time some forty Japanese of both sexes
and of the disrepluahle class were sent
back 10 their own country
The new envoy from Korea ko Yong
Hwai assumed the duties of his office in
Japan on July y. The special amoassa-
dor. Prince Wi Hwa, appointed some
months ago 10 visit japan and ofter the
kings congratulations and thanks TO the
emperor. has declined to serve. and no
substitute has been nominated. This
mark of discoutesy is attributed 10 the
queens perverseness.
The subjugation of Southwestern Formo-
sa by the Japanese proceeds slowly. No
attack upon the strong positions held by
Liu and other insurgent chiefs viii be
ordered until il is certain that the move
ment can be made irresistible. Meanwhile
the japanese outposts suffer considerably
from guerrilla onslaughts. The govern
ment at Tokyo is considering the ques-
ton of suspending the civil 2dministra-
tion under Gov. Gen. kabayasna until
the military conquest of the island shall
have been completed A stringent proc
lamation has been published by the gov
ernor general. condemning TO death all
natives found guilty of aiding or abetting
the insurgents.
Although ex-Viceroy Ii Hung Chang
still suffers from the displeasure Of the
Chinese court. he is not without hope that
his efforts to re-establish himself in favor
will be successful BY the judicious use
Of p.a trC t-af at 6iSnnGll q y
regain a position the resources of which
will enable him 20 recoup his disburse-
ments q hundred fold IL he lives long
enough His most prominent rival, Vice
roy Chang. az Marking. has not latteriy
used his opportunities TO advance. The
anti foreign uprisings in the interior. his
share in originating which Is well under
stood a. Pekng. have not turned out well.
and their failure is reckoned more or less
against him Some Of his recent recon-
mendations to the tsungh Yamen have
been more strongly favored with preju-
dice than could be approved by even that
unprogressve body. He proposed two
candidates for the pos; of envoy 70 Japan
on the express ground that they knew no
language but Chinese and therefore could
not communicate with any Europeans.
This was too much for Prince kung and
other advocates of moderate reform, VINO
hold that familiarity with foreign meth
DDS and ideas is essential In modern Chi
nese diplomacy however despicahle these
methods and ideas may be. IL Hung Chang
cllngs to the belief that the emperor Will
soon realize the value of his great expert
ence and that his services viii then he
considered as Indispensable as they were
before the war. In that event the hostili-
~ of Chang and other enemies will give
him no concern
At an Indignation meeting Of American
citizens in Shanghai on July + resolutions
were passed calling upon the United States
government TO appoint a commission.
headed by a consular officer Of the high
est rank and consisting OF Americans pos
sessing a knowledge OF the Chinese Ian
gliaga and customs to proceed at the
earliest moment to Chengtu and thor
oughly Investigate the causes and FIX the
responsibility OF the recent riots, in which
valuable American property Was Tanton-
" destroyed, and twenty-four American
missionaries. with numerous children,
were violently maltreated. az the instiea-
tion of native officials. The government
at Washington City was also advised that
a money indemnity was insufficient 10
meet the demands Of the case, and that
those in attendance Al the meeting INSIST
ed upon prompt and adequate punishment
of the guilty parties, without regard 10
their rank or station. Furthermore. they
demanded that provision be made for the
immediate return OF the missionaries 70
their stations in the Szechuen province,
and that their right TO reside and prose-
cute their work in the interior OF China be
publicly proclaimed in all parts OF the en-
pire
The japanese government learns that
reports have been circulated in Europe 10
the effect that pecuniary demand has
! been made upon China in consequence OF
tho retrocession 81 the Liaotung Itnin-
xuIa and the adjoining districts. and that
the matter IS receiving attention from the
Russian authorities The report IS with
ont foundation. No claim has yet been
formulated by Japan. nor has the ques-
ton been brought forward for ciscussioa-
n 10 stiu doubtful whether his particular
detail viii De settled in China or Japan,
hat the present disposition Of the Jspa~
-ese Is % open the negotiations IA Tckyo.
after the arrival of the new Chinese tn
x-ox al his rest IN Tokyo the undue IN
reference of European powers can be bet
ter guarded against taGn In China
Tn. first reception OF the uew Chinese
envoy al the Chinese court was asssin~
gulshed b. departure from the eonXen-