The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-02
The Former Japanese Minister to This
Country Gives His Views.
SILVER FIGHT BECOMING FIERCER
As 70 the Philippines. u is His opinion
That n Majority OF Americans are
Opposed 10 Retaining Them.
japanese Hate Foreigners,
tcorresponaenee Of tho Tlmes)


tho United States Is back In this capital.
he took leave Of absence without asking
anybody's permission, and consequently
is roasted by not few influential papers,
such rs tho jill and the Nichi Nichi To
the Cabinet he IS about as welcome as
the bull in a china store. but Mr.. Hoshi
Is a power ia his way and so they try to
make the best Of a bad bargain. mum
Der OF the leading members Of the Con-
sututionai party gave a dinner in his
honor at the Koyokwan, shiba. which was
attended by Count Itagaki and two other
members OF the Cabinet. There were
speeches. Of course. and Nj. Hoshi in
formed bis audience as 10 the United
States. lie stated that the struggle be-
tween the advocates OF the gold and sill
yer standard Ia the United States is
growing nercer and more desperate with
me approach OF the next Presidential
election. The silver party who failed 10
elect their nominee in the last electoral
contest, have earnestly endeavored to
gather more supporters in order TO in
crease their influence.
TILE TAX on TEA.
With reference to the tax on tea, Mr..
HOsh remarked somewhat contemptu-
ously that the United States Govern
fUeNt seems llNuufl u id4at 10 Adi III az
every opportunity"
Referring to the question Of the Phil
ippines, II was Mr.. Hoshi's opinion that
the majority in America seems to deem IL
inadvisable To take possession Of the
islands. and that the treaty for the res
toration OF peace between America and
Spain will probably be concluded without
an article to that effect.
This was tho gist OF Mr.. Hoshis re-
marks. Now few words about him.
II the former United States Minister TO
Japan. ex-Hon. Edwin Dun. had done his
duty. MIR. Hoshi would not have been adj
Tnitted as Minister 10 the United states.
Every Japanese in America knows that
HoShi TOru Is the recognized head Of the
soshi, one OF the curses Of Japan. The
honest japanese press regards him with
well-founded aversion: both the Jigi and
the Nichi Nichi have paid their compi-
ments TO him in unmistakable terms. Mr..
Hoshi Is one Of those politicians who
have an extravagant opinion OF them
selves and who cause trouble TO every
one with whom they come I'm contact.
lie began his political life as rabid ha-
ter Of foreigners. In 1873 or 1874 Hoshi
was superintendent Of customs at YOko-
hama, and as such drew the attention
of the late Sir Harry Parkes upon HIM
self by referring in his official papers TO
Queen Victoria as Moo or Female
Chieftain. Indicating that her rank was
below that Of Mutsuhito Sir Harry UNI
derstood Oricntals and soon brought
Hoshi to his senses. Afterwards HOshi
suffered Imprisonment for political Of
lenses During the war with China he
appointed himself as adviser 20 the un-
fortunate King OF Korea, invaded the
country with a number of sosh, and IN
invited forced his way into the presence
of the wretched monarch. The soshi
murdered the Queen, whether by Hosll s
order or not Will probably never be
known Mr. Hoshi does not like the Uni
ted States; there IS no scope for a man
of his talents in that country, and II he
should try 10 exercise them somebody
would SIT down on him with a thud.
These are the reasons why he LETT. and
why he does not want to return.
THE NEW TREATIES
The following proclamation appeared In
the Onicial Gazette: an conformation of
its resolution 70 put into operation the
new treaties from July. 1899, the Gov
eminent has already forwarded the pre-
scrlbed notice TO tho respective powers as
stipulated in the treaties. The work of
revision OF the treaties which has been so
earnestly desired by both the Government
and the people since tho Restoration. has
now been consummated, and after
lapse Of less than a year, the country
will at last be brought into friendly in
tercourse with foreign countries upon
IOpUlR OF tNNHAllS. II is NNNtNtif litNtn-
sary TO consider the discharge Of obi
cations simultaneously with the acquis-
ition Of a right The behavior of the
people towards foreigners win not only
Indicate the standard OF progress and
civilization In Japan, but viii involve the
honor and dignity Of the nation. The
people are hereby instructed TO meet for
eigners with magnaminity and liberal
mndedness. and 20 receive them with
friendship and consideration, to the end
that the reputation Of the people and the
glory OF the Empire may be elevated.
(signed) COUNT S'rAGAKT TAISukE,
Minister OF Home Affairs "
What does this prove? That the Gov
eminent itself has grave apprchensions
about the attitude of the people towards
foreigners. II more proof is wanted l
ON prepared 10 furnish IT,
Governor Omori OF Hyogo. was COM
PEELED to take notice Of the frequent and
unprovokcd assaults upon foreigners and
70 issue O. proclamation. a. synopsis az
which IS given by the Nushin hippo. He
begins by saying that 1t is an undeni-
able fact that of late coolies frequently
ndopt a most insolent attitude towards
foreigners. but ne did not think they had
any deep or sinister design IN doing so.
Their conduct was simply sort OF
horsep'ay. and indeed II was not only
foreigners who complained OF such acts.
only too well known that the coolies are
I'm the habit OF shouting obscene words
and making Indecent gestures with re
gard 10 women passing through the
streets"
Foreign ladies do not admire this sort
of horsepiay. ana foreign gentlemen. es-
corting ladies'. are sure 10 resent It, Why
does not the government stop II? Because
n Is not confined 20 coolies. but ell classes
with tho exception Of the high nobility.
indulge IN It, IL you intend visiting
Japan. do not bring ladies' with you or
will guarantee that trouble awaits you
Truly the Joi. or anti-foreign spirit ex-
listing everywhere IS so openly and so
generally shown. that a great number Of
war vessels viii be necessary so protect
the lives and interests Of our citizens
after the new treaty goes into effect. II
f. no wonder that the British subjects
have forwarded q strongly worded me-
mortal to Lord Salisbury, treating Of the
dangers and disabilities 10 which they
will be exposed q the absurd treaty Is
enforced on the 10th OF July, 1893 I win
give a few extracts OF this carefully con-
sidered document, because cur citizens
are In the Same boat.
LEASE OF LAND.
Whereas "a Japanese. they say. can
purchase land I'm England o. IN the Unit
ted States. no alien can buy q single rood
OF soil in japan. The new codes which
Wall soon so into effect limit the period
for which land may be leased 20 foreign
ers 10 twenty years This IL really pro-
bfhsffve since no man will mike improve