The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-05-13

pathy with the reform measures proposed
by Japan. has involved many high person
was VI Chung. the recently appointed envoy
10 Japan and favorite grandson or TAI
Won-kun. On learning that dls-
resigned his position as envoy
and prepared TO escape from Seoul, but the
government was informed Of his purpose
men went to the Tai-Won-kun with the
Kings Warrant to arrest the alleged Grim,
inal. Vi refused TO surrender himself, ana
was unceremoniously hoisted on the back
of a stalwart constable and carried 10 Jail.
The Tai-W on-kun. in frenzy or rage,
followed his grandson az o'clock the next
morning, and demanded admittance, which
was refused Then, forgetting mis- custom
airy pomp and dignity, he stayed IN the
street till daylight screaming that he was
alone the originator of the plot. and that
vi knew nothing about il. on the 18th Vi
was arraigned in court on charges or mur-
der and treason. Ii was not without dim
Guilty that the tribunal was formed. most
of the native judges being afraid TO incur
the vengeance OF the Tai-W Won-Kun- THIS
aged prince refused to return 10 his pal
ace, and has taken up quarters in msr-
chants shock, close TO the courthouse He
constantly proclaims that he is solely re-
sponsibie for everything, and appears TO
think this avowal sufficient TO stay pro-
ceedings. All his life he has been accUs-
toned to put TO death those who opposed
him or excited his displeasure. and he can
not be made to comprehend that. he Is no
longer at liberty 10 Kill his real or sup
posed enemies II is reported the King. his
SON. was 10 be one of the victims OF the
exposed conspiracy, yet the King, whose
moral weakness is phenomenal, is sending
messages of coincidence TO the unnatural
parent, though perfectly aware OF the par
ent's sentiments towards him. This Is a
pleasant illustration OF the obligations
of filial piety in countries bound by
Chinese principles. The Corean admins
tration is debating the expediency OF put
ting the -Won-kun on trial as common
criminal. but il is doubted whether the
King will sanction this radical departure
from usage, even TO make his own life
secure. on April the Tai-Won-Kun sent
a letter TO the judges implorng that he be
killed and his grandson set free.
The Empress left Hiroshima for kfoto
April % and the Emperor followed on the
26th. Before starting he signed the ratifica-
tion of the peace treaty. Their Majesties
will remain in Kioto about two weeks, and
will then return TO Toxic. where their re-
ception will be on a magnificent scale.
Prince kO MatSu, commander in chief OF
armies, arrived at Port Arthur April Is
He is expected to return with little de-
lay as possible, bringing back all the troops
that are not required for garrison pur-
poses.
The cholera in the Pescadores is no longer
considered dangerous. Disbanded Chinese
soldiers in the islands have gladly entered
the Japanese service laborers
Chinese captives in Japan having heard
that the treaty requires them 10 be sent
The revised treaty between France and
Japan is ready for execution, that between
Germany and Japan nearly so.
The sale OF the japanese newspaper pub
lished in San Francisco. called the Soko
Shimpo. has been prohibited i'm Japan.
\ japanese Governor-general will be ap.
pointed for Formosa.
c. Lowther, secretary of the British lega.
The minister Mr.. Trench, returns home in.
curably i'll