The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-08-12
THIRD
EDITION
3:16 O'CLOCK.
INVESTIGATION.
A Request to the Govern
ment at Washington.
The Chinese 0uirages on American
Lives and Property.
A Money Indemnity Insufficient to
Meet All the Demands.
The Chinese 0uirages on American
Lives and Property.
A Money Indemnity insufficient TO
Meet All the Demands.

VICTORIA, b. c., Aug. H. japanese
adyices to July rs, received by the steam
ship Warrimo, are as follows: Count
Inouye has resumed control OF the
japanese legation in Korea, and the
scandals growing out Of the quarrels be-
tween his subordinates and Japanese
employees in the Korean public service
are gradually subsiding. The envoy and
his wife were warmly received at court.
July 22. 1t is thought that Count Inouye
will be soon succeeded by General Wis
count Miqra, whose views respecting the
course TO be pursued by Japan are widely
opposed to those OF the present incum-
bent. Miqra will be authorized by his
government TO adopt policy OF forbear-
ance and conciliation, instead OF endeav-
oring TO enforce immediate submission to
Japan's dictation.
The subjugation of southwestern
Formosa by the japanese proceeds slowly.
The attack upon the strong positions
held by the insurgent chiefs will not be
ordered until 1t is certain that the
momement can be made irresistible.
Meanwhile the japanese outposts suffer
considerably. The government at Toxic
is considering the question OF suspending
the civil administration IN Formosa, and
q stringent proclamation has been pub
lished condemning to death all natives
found guilty Of aiding or abetting the
insurgents.
Although Ii Hung Chang still suffers
he will recover. His efforts to re-estab-
lish himself In favor will also be suc-
cessful. BY judicious use of the treasure
still at his disposal, he may regain bis
position, the resources of which will
enable him to recoup his dist ursements
a hundred fold, II he lives long enough.
His prominent rival, the Viceroy Chang
at Nankin, has not lately used his oppor-
tunities to advantage. Anti-foreign
uprisings In the interior, his share in
or glnating which is well understood in
Pekin, have not turned out well. Some
OF his recent recommendations to the
Tsung Ii yamen have been more strongly
favored with prejudice than could be
approved by even that unprogressive
body. He proposed two candidates for
the post OF envoy TO Japan on the
express ground that they knew no Ian
guage but the Chinese and, therefore,
could not communicate with any Eu-
ropeans. This was too much for Prince
Kung and other advocates OF moderate
reform, whose familiarity with foreign
methods and ideas is essential to modern
Chinese diplomacy. Ii Hung Chang
clings to the belief that the emperor win
soon realize the value of his great ex
perience and that his service will then
be considered Indispensable.
AT an indignation meeting of Ameri-
resolutions were passed calling on
the United States Government to
appoint a committee, headed by a
consular officer Of highest rank,
consisting OF Americans possessing
knowledge OF japanese language and
customs to proceed at the earliest moment
to Ching Tue, and thoroughly investigate
the causes and fix the responsibility OF
the recent riots in which valuable Amer
ican property was wantonly destroyed,
and "a American missionaries and numer-
Gus children were violently maltreated at
the instigation of native official. The
government at Washington was also
advised that a money indemnity was
insufficient TO meet the demands of these
cases, and those in attendance at the
meeting insisted upon prompt and
adequate punishment for guilty parties
without regard to rank or station. Fur
thermore, they demand that provision be
made for the immediate return of the
missionaries TO their stations in the Sza-
Chua province, and that their right TO
reside and prosecute their work in the
interior OF China be publicly proclaimed
in all parts of the empire. The japanese
government learns that reports have been
circulated in Europe to the effect that a
pecuniary demand has been made upon
China in consequence of the atrocities OF
Lioa-Tung peninsula and adjoining dis
tricts, and that the matter is receiving
attention from the Russian authorities.
The report Is without foundation.
The first reception of the new japanese
envoy at the Chinese court was disting
uished ty a departure from conventional
proceedings, which provoked comment
in diplomatic circles.
The emperor holds audiences seated on
the platform TO which he ascends by
set OF steps intended for his exclusive
use.
When credentials have hitherto been
presented, they have been taken to him
by side stalr-cases. Minister Hayashi,
however, had been admonished by his
government TO insist upon every mark OF
respect. He therefore expressed a strong
desire that his credentials be conveyed TO
the emperor by the route reserved for his
majesty, and after some delay his request
was granted, to the surprise OF his Eu-
ropean and American colleagues. The
audience took place July Z, and after
addresses were delivered, the envoy's
documents were received by Prince Kung,
president of the Tsung Ii yamen, and
carried up the central steps TO the throne.
Mr.. Hayashi's speech was as follows:
ellis majesty, the emperor OF Japan, is
rejoicing sincerely at the restoration Of
peace, and was pleased TO name me as
his re. resentative at your majesty's
court. IL is my profound hope that
hereafter the amicable intercourse of the
two empires may become more and more