The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-16

petition to the court at Pekin praying
that Lii Hung Chang be rewarded for
his services, as it is certain that he Sc
cured the best possible terms of agree
ment. 1t is true by his entreaties the
Japanese We're persuaded to make i'm
portant attachments of their original de-
mands.
Corean affairs are taking an extraor--
binary turn and the capital is in a state
of unprecedented excitement. The un-
yelling of the conspiracy, one of the first
acts, in which the murders of certain,
officials in sympathy with the reform
measures proposed by Japan, has in
volved many of the high personages ina
the realm. One of he first exposed was
VI Chung, the recently appointed envoy
to Japan and a favorite grandson of
Tai Wong Kung. On learning that dis
covery was imminent, he hastily re-
signed his position as envoy and prepared
to escape from Seoul, but the government
was informed of his purpose and on the
night of April IS, 60 policemen went to.
Tao Kong Wung with the kings war
rant to arrest the alleged criminal. vi
refused to surrender himself and was
unceremoniously hoisted on the back of D
stalwart constable and carried to Jail
Tai Wong Kung, in a frenzy of rage,
followed his grandson at 3 o'clock the
next mornig and demanded admittance,
which was refused. Then, forgetting hiss
customary pomp and dignity, he stayed
in the street until daylight, screaming
that he was the originator of the plot
and that vi knew nothing about it. On
the 18th vi was arraigned on charge of
murder and treason. 1t was with diff
ulty that the tribunal was formed most
of the native judges being afraid to incur
the vengeance of Tai Wong Kung. This,
aged prince refused to return to his palace
and has taken up quarters in merchants
shop close to the court house. He con-
stantly procaims that he is solely re-
sponsble for everything and appears to,
think this avowal sufficient to stay pro-
ceedings. 1t is reported the king his
son, was to be one of the victims OF the
exposed conspiracy. Yet the king, whose
moral weakness is phenomenal, is sending
messages of coincidence to the unna1arat
parent, though perfectly aware of the
parents sentiments towards him. This
is pleasant illustration of the obligations
of filial piety in countries bound by Chi
nese principles.
The Corean administration is consider
ing the expediency of putting Tai Wong
kung on trial, but it is doubted whether
the king will sanction this radical de-
parture from usage, even to make his OWE
life secure. Tai Wong Kung sent "a
letter to the judges imploring that he b,e
killed and his grandson set free.
The emperor and empress left for Kioto,.
where their reception will be on a mag
nificent scale. Prince Kotsu, comman--
der-in-chief of the army, arrived at Port
Arthur April Is. He is expected to
return with as little delay as possible.
bringing back all the troops not required
for garrison purposes.
Disbanded Chinese soldiers in the island
have lately entered Japanese service as.
laborers. Chinese captains in Japan.
having heard that the treaty requires
! them to be sent, are begging that they
may remain. The revised treaty between
China and japan is ready for execution.
that between Germany and Japan nearly
so.
Inc sales of the Japanese newspaper
published in San Francisco called the
Soko Simpo has been prohibited in Japan.
Japanese governor general will be,
appointed for Formosa.