The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-08-08
JAPAN AND THE SPANISH.
LITTLE DANGER OF a CLOSE AZ
LANCE BETWEEN THEN.

Tn In the Philipptnes nnsuFrectton-The
pe-potisua sna Cepssruhip That MAIZE
L,re = Constant Terrer In These lsiAnas.
MADRID, July aZ.-Soveral excellent reasons
vhy it is virtually impossible that there can Be
any truth in the current report that Spain and
Japan have entered into . combination or sun
derstanding" against tho United States
have recently been disclosed hore. The
most interesting and important Of all In
the fact that Japan 10 casting covetous ores
upon the nominal Spanish sovereignty In the
Philippines. This has just been clearly pointed
out in the leading Newspaper Of Madrid. The
Tmpdrcidl thinks it 10 time to publish the fol-
lowing facts vouched for by Senior Albania, its
former correspondent In the Philippine orchi-
pelago:
From confessions made before the Spanish
authorities at Manila by Juan Castansda and
Maxine Cortes, two rebel chiofs captured BY
the spanish troops, It appears that the natives
consider themselves to belong to the same
race as the Japanese. The former were
greatly impressed by tho result Of the
late Chino-Japanese war, and anticipat-
ing that tho outcome Of this struggle
meant a general awakening Of their race, they
turned to Toxic for assistance, sending q depu-
tation OF which Castaneda wns the head. He
was TO offer Japan for its assistance repayment
OF all expenses and the general protectorate OF
the Philippine Islands, or eventually o cession
OF certain important points
The deputation was well received, and the
plan laid before Prince Kong. Marshal Yama-
gaia and Count Yokogana, one OF the Ministers
OF the Crown. Several important residents OF
Toxic, merchants, &c, were also in the con-
spiracy. They declared themselves willing to
supply the insurgents with money and arms on
condition that the rebellion would DO unani-
nous. and a general rising of the Philippine pop
ulatIou could at 4 given moment DO effected.
As this could not be guaranteed, and a little later
there caue the trouble between Russia and
Japan. while Spain, suspecting Japans attitude
with regard to the Philippine question. showed
a frmer front. The japanese Government
thought it advisable to shelve the project for
awhile, and the Philippine delegates were left
stranded.
Then they fell in with the .Soshis,' q fanat-
ical sect, which is generally responsible for any
internal troubles in the Japanese empire, and
were at last expelled from Japanese territory.
That WAS the eni, for the present. OF the scheme
of Japanese help for the Philippines. but Senior
Albania sounds q note of warning. in spit 0 Of
any protcstations OF friendship for Spain on the
part OF the Makndo's Government.
He calls attention to the fact that japan
during the Late and present troubles has kept Q
more powerful warsoip in Manila Bay than
any other nation, although she has fewer sub
iects to protect. The japanese consular agent
at Manila too. Ia q man too high in rank for
that post, and it 10 well known that he
is in constant communication with native chiefs.
The Japanese press Is generally adverse to
Spain. ana considers the Philippine archipelago
this time that it did not suit her purpose TO
actively and openly AID the insqrrection. il IL
more han PROBABLE that she would at once step
in as soon as she was ready and circumstance
were favorable"
The Impdrcial prints also an extremely bitter
article from the pen of Senior Albania, dealing
chiefly with the abuses and oppression OF Span
ish ofacialdom in the Philippines Senior Al
Even in Manila itself. the lot Of the Span
iSs .6s1 vino sSs are mot osis Snd n 70 far from s san s,S The
might DO expected Of the dominant race. In
MsaiaIo H. e. nov %ei a A. = IN III The 5sI Pso Hdas :, The loes spsn anad
with disdain. 10 has no liberty, and does not
know what are his riGhss. He has no voice
him He might as wen live in q convict colony
or IN . fortress. where be would at least have Q
belonsinEs; He must take great care in his on.
v Nn,Id Lest sb he I might !, 70, "a : TSrd sseape which
proPsEty depends s upon their pleasure chs. n.
~tiative. or what display, Of strength can be ex.
pected OF q people that lives under such condi-
has The power to expei from the archipelago any
constant fear OF expulsion. No solemn or oficial
insimated to the person sE eoneerned tha, be had
better take the trst steamer to Hong Kong.
hope that his expulsion may be cancelled
In q few months. or that the authority ordering
by this procedure the authorities have the ad-
vantage OF not being bound TO state the reasons
the country. Mr.. Albania states that while he
was in Manila during the crisis several more or
I la,h sr0r ioana R IT eo sTeaffniy ID S,'AR Esfs a ts 8T;
abroad, OF which they knew nothing on the day
previous to their departure. Another case OF
The censorship as e1ersised at Mantle 1. no
and destruction Of letters and parcels often
reaches such q degree that commercial houses
have to send their correspon- ence secretly 10
points The telegraph is so closely vatchec BY the
authorities that scarcely any news from Madrid
politics. On the other hand. feIesrams are often
sent by hand from Manila to Hong Kong. whence
newspaper. saying. that PaIaviojs had been
greatly cheered and feted on his departure for
sufaoritiess eonsidsrea It dangerous for the peo.
pie to know that their future Governor was 30
The obstacles put in the way Of publishing
news would be often comical il they were not
Dies: The Gaaceta de- Madrid arrived With Ger
tain regulations affecting the postal service.
1 3eh 5he il M Maa eat pe oSt be- eI sSs esn sae on ann 1he pes-
text that 1t had not yet been published oy the
official Gdc.ta de Manila.
A leaderette in one OF the papers, complaining
OF the tramway service. was immediately cut
out, as a high Official" was financially con-
nected with the concern. Worse than that. one
newspaper, started printing Don ouiIote as .
teuil!eLOn, but was compelled TO give 1t up. as
the censor cut out whole chapters Of Cervantes's
work!
On books the censor Is even moro severe.
4 work called Travelling In the Philippine
Islands" by JaRor. Is prohibited, though the
Translator Of the book is an eminent savant
Manila.
The effect OF this suppression Is that there Is q
great REGULATION Of books and pamphlets in
English and Chinese, imported Wholesale from
Hong Kong, in which Spain is insulted and
propaganda is made for the Insurgents. OF
course the censor does not know either English
or Chinese.
y CROSS HOSPITAL WEDDING.
ssrEeoa-in-Chief L~aser Married to slta1 Bet
tina AorkeS. si~ster-in-ChieE.
A wedding took place at the Rod Cross Hospi-