The herald., 1895-06-24
Annexation Continues to Be the
Theme
THE ISLANDS RIPE FOR 1T
4 Pardon for Queen Lii Is Among the
Probabilities
Over in Japan Ali Sorts OF Enthusias'ac
Brown Young nen Are Secn-They say
They Can Whip Anybody
Associated Press Special Wire.


steamer Coptic arrived tonight from 1o-
'konama, bringing the following cores
pondence to the Associated Press:
TOXIC. Japan, June THE japanese
people continue to manifest dissatisfac-
stion with the result OF the war, and are
unwilling to believe that the troubles are
yet over. Rumors of foreign interference
in Formosa were so frequent at the be-
ginning of this month that the govern
ment thought it expedient to publish an
official statement,of Frances determlna-
ton not to medde with the affairs OF the
island. Notwithstanding the general in
credulity in Japan, it does not seem
probable that any difficulties will be en-
countered in this direction, except those
arising from the disposition of the Chi
nese occupants to resist the japanese au-
tbority. The attempt to set up repub-
lie would be connsidered altogether ridlc-
ulous by the new owners of the island,
but for the evidence that the malcontents
are almost openly supported by high pro
vino ial officials in China, and not few OF
the ourt dignitaries III Pekin. lmpe-
rial d lecrees have undoubtedly been issued
instrL citing the local authorities IN For
mosa 70 yacate their posts and make way
have cen made for transporting the
Chinese troops TO the mainland, and
message Is have been sent to the heads OF
the imp revised republic assuring them
of symp sthy and practical aid in their
efforts te prevent the japanese from TAX
ing peac cable possession. Large sums of
money hi i've been conveyed to the self
created pl Sasident Tang, and troops are
promised him in abundance, provided he
can make a stand against the forces OF
Governor General kakayama.
OF this here is not the slightest chance,
and Lang's only expectation is to win the
favor of h. S sovereign by brief show OF
defiance, fter which, trusting to the
habitual Gle menoy of the japanese, he
hopes to ret ire in a blaze of glory. 1t may
prove in thi instance that the patience
of the victo RS has been strained too far.
iJapan is in 10 humor to be triied with
by China, ho wever necessary it may be to
appear unru flied by the sights OF for
midable Eur vpean powers. Mr.. Foster
has strongly expressed his disapproval
Of the proceed lings in Formosa. He ac-
com mpanied the son of Lii Hung Chang to
Tamsui, in the harbor of which port the
transfer of auth ority was effected on June
ed. The busnes was transacted on board
a japanese ship of war. Detachments OF
the Japanese i'm perlal guard were landed
at Tamsui and Keelung, before which
the Chinese retire .ated in disorder. A few
.
Of serious natui 70 has yet occurred.
Although no International complica-
tions are appreh ended on Formosa's &C .
count, the latest Jorean developments are
Justly regarded ith grave anxiety. Count
Inouye, the Japa nese representative at
Seoul, has been re, called, ostensibly to;takc
part in consultat ions as to the future
nolicy of Japan in that kingdom, but
really, it is believe 1, to discuss the ques-
tion OF abandoning entirely the attempts
to introduce social and political reforms
into the corrupt raOnarchy. Until few
weeks ago the ,doi ninatng influence of
the Japanese was securely maintained,
but since the ammo uncement of Japan S
submission to the r scent demands OF Rus
sia and her allies the Coreans have con-
vlnced themselves that Russia alone is
to be feared and courted, and tnat they
may safely repudlate their pledges to the
island empire.
Little Difference is paid to Count Inouye
ands the government leaders are seeking
to ingratiate themselves with the Russian
diplomatic agent by every conceivable
device, The ministry of Kim Hong,
which ruled under Inouye's guidance,
was overthrown June LIST and the new
cabinet formed. the leauing members OF
which were avowedly flopposed to the
adoption of Japanese plethods of reform
Public affairs are now controlled by the
queen through her adherents in the adj
permitted to employ forcible MEANS hi.
chances OF regaining ascendancy ar,
small.
From the beginning Japan has declared
her determination to act only as q friend
w adviser to COrea and any attempt t(
impose her authority by violence woulc
be inconsistent with her professions anC
her true purposes. She hoped that th,
feeble country could be made capable o
self-government on civilized principles
She now finds that it wishes for nothn.
but to be left to its own chaos of misrule
The outlook is full of difficulties. Ii th,
Japanese government gives up its task, j
will not only be Yehernently assailed a
home, but will leave Corea at the mere,
OF Russia, and that empire will have II,
scruples in securing for itself all the ad
vantges of the situation. 1t cannot b
supposed that Count Ito and his asso
ciates are blind to the awkwardness no
to saw the danger, OF their position. no
that they will allow the interests of thei
country to be carelessly sacrificed. Al
Japan is eagerly waiting to see in wha
manner they will undertake to solve tn,
perplexing problems forced upon them by
the resolve of the Corean rulers to re
nounce the Japaneses alliance and tC
place tn, kingdom at Russia's disposal
Count Inouye is expected in Toxic 6
few days hence and the disclosure of tn,
governments intentions cannot be longer
deferred.
The Tai Won Kun's grandson. recently
Aanished for treason ana completely in
murder, its reported to have died at hi.
mace OF exile. Public opinion credits
rl(e queen of Corea with having caused
him to be assass!nated.
The Japanese authorities are making
strenuous efforts to prevent the spread
Of cholera in Toxic and other cities
through which the troops returning fro m
China are obliged to pass. Only a few
Isolated cases have been thus far detected
: | The Corean government has engaged 1
Rreign eDgraver to prepare plates for a
INtional paper currency.
As the Japanese soldiers are gradually
Withdrawn from Manchuria they are fol-
lowed by lawless bands of armed Chi
nsse, who treat the unprotected inhabi.
tynts with merciless cruelty. One hun
Ired and fifty prominent families of the
Liao Tung district, apprehensive of vio-
lent ill treatment, anu having no conf
dence in the Chinese authorities, have ap-
Z piled for permission to emigrate to ia
pan.
The japanese authorities in Toxic ar c
preparing TO receive with due ceremony
the Italian prince who is expected on tho
man OF war Cristoforo Colombo.
A list OF the total casualties in the Ja-
panese armies during the war has been
officially published. Six bundled and
twenty three were killed in battle one
hundred and seventy-two died of
wounds; 29S1 were wounded, but not
fatally: 249 died of cholera and 29sI of
a ar diseases