The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-09-18

the japanese are never boisterous,
rowdyism or overbearing. Intoxica-
ton is not allowed, and is almost un-
known. They are absolutely obedient
to rigid discipline.
The resident foreigners I have met,
and some who have had long and in
innate knowledge of the country and
people, are uniform and almost en-
thusiastic In their praise of the fair and
generous spirit which has dominated
these people since the beginning of
the war. There has been both a pur-
pose and pride in so conducting this
regretted conflict as to escape the criti-
cism of Western nations.
The EmperOr's Generosity.
Just a few days ago the govern
ment, heartily supported by the EN-
peror, did generous thing which evil
dences the spirit of the nation. On the
transport Hitschi Maros, sunk by the
Russians in the Korean strait, there
were three English officers going over
to study the field operations. Their
families have received generous grants
from the Japanese government. Capt.
Campbell's family get 5000 yens the
amount given the family of a. japanese
major general killed in action, while
Mr.. Glass's family receives $500 ycns.
and Mr. Bishops 1900 yens. In ad-
0lNAOh AAlGy are u receive a certain
salary for thirty months. We need
not be surprised at the Japanese win
ming foreign sympathy when such ma
tfonal and tender consideration is dis
played.
The Resources of Japan.
I have made drigent inquiry as to
the resources of Japan. The opinion
is often expressed that the nation will
soon become financially exhausted, that
every days continuance of the war is
favorable to the Russians. No doubt
the strain upon this country is very
great, and but for it's patriotism, which
has all the saCredness of a sacrament,
and all the power of a passion. the odds
would be against the japanese. But
they Will submit to increased taxable
burdens without murmur. the wom-
en- viii take the places on the little
farms made vacant by the men called
to the front, and the last dollar of
every citizen freely surrendered. be-
fore they will see their flag go down
in defeat. Last evening three WE'LL
Informed Japanese gentlemen called to
see me, and from them ] gathered
many facts that assure me of the ma
TONS desperate purpose.
One fact irritating to an American
fresh from home. is the rigid censor
ship OF the press. The Kobe Chronicle
has been fined twice for certain pub
LEGATIONS and several Of the native
papers have had like judicial censure.
You get good deal more news from
the front every day than we do but
what we do get is official and re-
liable. You read much that is pure
fiction.
Are Full of Confidence.
The confidence Of the japanese I'm
the outcome is almost amusing. AL
ready elaborate preparations are made
In Toxic and the large cities to cele-
brate the fall of Port Arthur. one en-
terprising native paper in Osaka. A
few days ago. printed thousands OF
extras, with flourishing headlines an
nouncing the fall Of the fortress. and
sent them sealed 10 various news
agencies not 10 be opened until the
telegram OF confirmation was received
But some curiosity seeker got hold OF
one, the news spread wildly and there
was much premature firing OF sky
rockets I'm several cities. So YOU sec.
Japan r. not behind America I'm Jour
nalistic enterprises.
Another fact have aacortalned ia
the genuine and grateful pride the
japanese feel IN the sympathy ~
America. This they prize even more
than the favor ~ England. Tor
ours IL lees political and more un-
selfish.