Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-08-13


Reception at the Chinese Court.
Victoria, B. c., August 12.-The
steamer Warrimo, just in, brings adj
vices from Japan up to July IS, as fol-
lows: At an indignation meeting Of
American citizens in Shanghai, resolu-
lions were passed calling upon the
United States government to appoint
commission, headed by a consular Off
Ger of the highest rank, and consisting
Of Americans possessing knowledge
of Chinese language and customs, to
proceed at the earliest moment TO
Cheng tn and investigate the cause and
fix the responsibility of the recent riotsl
i'm which valuable American property
was destroyed and q American mis-
siCnaries with numerous children, were
malueated az the instigation Of native
officers. The government at Washing
ton was also advised that money in
demnity was insufficient to meet the
demands of the case and that those in
attendance AZ the meeting insisted upon
prompt and adequate punishment OF
the guilty parties, without regard 10
rank or station. Furthermore they de-
mand that provision be made FOR the
immediate return OF the missionaries
20 their stations in the SZa-Chuan pro-
vince and mat their right 70 reside ara
prosecute their work in the interior or
China be publicly proclaimed in all
parts OF the empire.
A storm OF extraordinary severity
visited South Japan July %, causing
great loss of life. and destroying prop
erty of immense value. Many calami-
ties are reported. the most serious OF
which was the overthrow Of a railroad
train bringing disabled soldiers from
Hiroshima north for hospital treat
ueut. The force Of the tempest was
such that Is cars. together with the en-
CINE. was blown from a causeway into
a deep inlet of the inland sea. II IS
stated that 100 passengers were killed
or fatally injured. but hopes are enter
tanned that these first accounts may
prove TO be exaggerated.
The first reception Of the new Jap
anese envoy at the Chinese court was
distinguished by q departure from con-
ventional precedents, which lnclteS
much comment in diplomatic circles.
The emperor holds audiences seated up
ON a platform to which he ascendS by q
set OF steps intended for his exclusive
use When credentials have hitherto
been presented they have been taken 70
him by side stair cases at the right Or
left Of the central fight. Ministe'
Havashi. however, had been aGmonish'
ed by his government TO 'poL
every mark of respect. II
EXPRESSED a strong desire II MS cfeo-
entails should be conveyed 10 enc e.
peror by The route resery I'd tor
majesty. and after some de llr nis res.
cues. was g.anted TO the urpt @
his European and American colleagues
After addresses were deliyer-d u ---
VOWS documents were received
Prince Kung, president OF the isAns
Yamen. and carried up inc
steps TO the throne. e
Mr.. Hayashi's speech was az l9iio"s (
His Majesty. the Emperor or t3p-A
rejoicing sincerely q. the restoration
peaceful relations. has been pleas L.
accredit me as his repr NATIVE "a, !
vour nsiesty's court. l fa, the per
mission 10 express my sense vi honor 1 |
enjoy in being granted this audience
and given opportunity Of presenting my !
credentials. 1t IS my profound hope /
that hereafter the amicable intercourse
of The two empires may become .m0S
ana more intimate and that may lens
De favored with your majesty'S consld-
Grafton. pray that your majesty may |
be blessed with long life and a prosper
Gus reign. The reply was TO this effect: /
The war IS ended and peace re-estab- p,
Hshed. I an happy to receive you.
Two countries. separated only by mar
row strip of water should always main
tain terms Of friendship"
The subiugation of Southwestern !
Formosa by the Japanese pEOceeds |
slowly. No attack upon the strong po-
sitions held by the insurgent chiefs
VIII be ordered ill 1t is certain that the
movement cam be made irresistible.
Meanwhile the japanese outposts SUI
fer considerably from guerilla on
slaUghts. The government at Toxic is
considering the question OF suSpending
the civil administrator, and a strin-
gent proclamation has been published
condemning &c death all natives found
guilty of aiding or abettipg insurgents.
Although the ex-VicerJy. Ii Hung
Chang. SIN suffers form the displeas-
uro of the Chinese court, he is net with
on hope that his efforts TO re-establish
himself .n favor will be successful. BY
Wdicicus use Of the treasure still at h.s
his disposal, he may regain a position,
the resources of which will enable him !
to recoup his disbursements a hundred |
fold. If he lives long enough. His most |
prominent rival, the VicerOy Chang, at |
Wanking has MOI latterly used his OPP
pOrtunit.eS 10 advantage. Anti-foreign |
uprisings in the interior, his share in |
originating which is we'll understood in |
Pekin, have not turned out well, and |
their failure is reckoned mere or less
against him.