The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-07-03
THE FINANCIAL LOSS SIS. .ooo, 900.
Most of the Christians Bufeheres,
Were Native Roman Catholics.
Russian Influence Predominant I'm ko-
rea. and the AntI-JapaneSe Sentf-
ment Growing Business >tiu stag
naEt in Japan, Owing TO Fear of
More Fighting.

supy the exclusive attention of foreigners
in China Many deaths are reported
chiefly among the native Roman Catholics
and the loss of property is estimated az
100000 in the city OF Chenstu alone. The
French mission at this pace was estab-
nshed l5e years ago. and claimed ~ gao
converts. The four Protestant institutions
were OF modern origin. All have been de-
stroyed. and their occupants. including
several ladies, are said TO be in extreme
danger though the authorities OF Peking
declare that measures viii De taken for
their protection. The French envoy pro-
fesses to have absolute proof that the out
break was directly instiga,ed by the See
chuan viceroy. l.iu Ping Chang. who has
been implacably hostile to foreigners dur
Ing MS nine years OF vice regal power. His
term or office is Just about TO expire. and
he has aimed 10 close his career with a
crushing blow against the objects of his
hatred. Copies of documents signed by
him and calling upon his subordinate off,
Gals 10 unite in the work OF extirpating
the missionaries have been discovered and
sent TO the diplomatic body at the capital
The reassuring statements OF the central
government are therefore received with
suspicion, specially as no communication
with possible victims can be opened Tel
egrams sent to CheEGTu by their friends
remained unanswered up TO June O.
Among the Americans and Europeans at
tached TO the Methodist and Baptist mis-
sions are Mr.. and Mrs. and Miss Hart. Dr.
and Mrs. Stevenson. Mr.. and Mrs. %Endi-
colt. Mr.. and Mrs Hartwell. Dr. and Mrs
kilborn, DR.. Hare. Miss Brackhill, Dr. and
Mrs. Parry. Mr.. and Mrs. Cormack. Miss
Withes, Miss Holt, DR., and Mrs. canright,
Mr.. and Mrs. Peat and Miss Cady.
Later advices say that anti-foreign de-
nonstrations are now reported in all parts
OF the Szechuan province. and are extend
Ing TO other interior regions. A general
conspiracy under the direction of Vicerey
L.u is apprehended. No direct news can
be obtained from the imprisoned mission
aries, but the Peking authorities assert
that their lives are not In danger. Gun
boats are pushing UP the YangtSe river 20
the scene of the disorder.
John W. Foster received extraordinary
attentions from all classes in Japan during
his brief stay, and his early departure 3
universally regretted. During THE nego-
tiations at Hiroshima and Balkan he won
the unqualified esteem of the japanese by
the sincerity OF his cedsayors se estabiis',
peace that should be just and honorable II
both parties. The confidence In which he
IS held by the Chinese is attested by their
proposal TO intrust their foreign affairs
permanently TO his guidance Liberal in
ducements We're offered him TO return and
establish himself at Peking, but without
avail
With the petulance of in-tempered chill
dren the majority Of the Japanese people
refuse to accept the governments assur-
ances that no European complications now
threaten the peace Of the empire and bus
mess remains stagnant as during the
last weeks of the war. BY many financial
authorities IL is apprehended that the de-
preston may continue until after the pay
ment OF the first Chinese indemnity in
stallment The ministers Of state, how
ever hope that confidence VIII he restored
before the meeting OF parliament in No
vemher affords an opportunity for an ag-
eressive combination Of hostile political
factions. Count Ito seems resolved TO
cling TO Office as long as his position re-
mains tenable. and il is thought that
premature announcement or dissolution
might provoke agitations which the pres
ent administration Is not strong enough
TO deal with. Though the cabinet does not
work harmoniously, more than one prom
inent member having sgnifed desire 10
resign. IL is felt by All that important
changes must he cautiously and discreetly
arranged and that no pretext Tor
domestic disorder will be allowed 20
anDear But it Is by no means
certain that the programme can be ear
ried out as designed. The Korean ques-
ton also presents more difficulties than
the government can readily dispose OF.
! Count Inouye is believed to have entire
| ly abandoned the task of regulating fhat
troublesome monarchy. which is rapid
IL giving Itself up % Russian influences.
/ If lost ground is 10 he recovered. II must
/ he nv methods totally deterrent 20 those
which Inouye employed. and ii is even
/ doubtful n the Koreans will row yield
/ to any course of treatment prescrioe1
/ nv Japan. The queen controls the poll
/ teal situation at Seoul and ner haired L
/ of the japanese is undiseuised. me
/ king has issued proclamation authorz-
/ tng an annual festival on May s. the day
when the independence of his country
+ US ,,ou.fnallv guaranteed hy eNchange
/ Of ratified treaties between jdpdh ann
/ china. and has sent massageS oil N h1'ihS
for the efforts Of the former empire Ni
/ behalf Of Korean autonomy bht he.ihrt
I the kings actions nor ut's' ai,L,9 =.
,be sHghtest weight in determining lne
+ .,,,~se of nublic affairs. Unless Japan
i rreoare~i TO acauiesce in Russia - am
I Es,io,,s schemes IN the peninsula. She
-. declare her intentions without
/ further delay. ..x,.-
/ THE farce OF the Formos2h reitApiiV
mo "a an end as soon as Japan $ troops
,ras ~. that island The self-styied
/ .ei,,ert Tang. fed from the capital
| 1,,t.,er pursued by Chinese troops de-
/ ,oargfre pay OF which they had been de-
I .re,,5as As h.. was believed 70 have
! .alrcr refuge on shin uF3ng the 'ef-
-, ear the disappointed Chinese sent
! = f--,, shots from their forts profnlscu-
/ o,,eI,- into KeelunE harhor. in response 10
/ ,,~.icb the German gunDoat bonfsarde't
! H. fortx Whesh her Tang escaped or vas
/ tf1ia9 h., the mob is stiil uncertain. Ihe
! fa,,an..ee imperial guard took possession
/ - me rorfhrrn SEA ports early in June
I "a c~ tha Sth occupied Talpeh. whlca
/ "a haer, almost completely destroyed by
- 1vhgwesa ftuuderers- Evidences OF
/ -, ,,,,,r,ifsstinrg were found, however be
/ -, Tang and the viceroy a. NanhinS.
/ sh-,,-ipa that the attempt 10 resist the
/ f,-,,,-@a Was iustsgated hy high pToFin-
/ 80 .ff3rials and probably encouraged by
! members OF the Tsungl Yarnen.
/ Tn. emperor Of China has again offend
/ "a Tar.an bv officiaily acknowledging thu
/ ec,-ygoaS OF France and Russ In prevent
/ - ,ta esslou of the Mauehurian prov
s.eo Tee Pe<ing government has also AZ
| ,~,rtea +he new japanese envoy By pro
/ .,,g5rs, before his arrival ia China thal
"a snail not proceed 10 the capital unti
/ 80 he has settled with IL Hung thans
! :. ers.,,,sfr the question Of giving bach
.tatr.sA territory. The japanese gov
-, arswered that no business of an5
/ So. p-ot,ls3 be transacted out OF the dipio
/ roati~ order or before The iegatIohs are Fs
/ r,.neA Al Pekiag and Tokyo.
/ Ths shfrs of var captured hy japan nave
] tesn PARTIALLY repaired at Port ArfnGF
| and gaa DC brought over to the JapaaeS'