Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-04-25

70 write of passing events that a.e
likely to be left so far behind in the
march Of affairs.
The riots which followed fast upon
the declaration of peace, very signif-
cant in themselve, have been com
pletely quoted and the spirit of the
nation Is at rest. When it is remem-
bered that there is scarcely a family
from which there has not been lost &
wage Garner either more or less
closely connected it is no wonder that
many felt that there ought to be some
financial remuneration. The self
denial quietly and secretly practised
throughout the country will never he
known. There is no indemnity which
could fully repay the country for the
red life blood of so many of its loyal
patriots and that was deeply felt.
Undoubtedly the wisest solution Of
the conflict was reached, and it is on
the whole remarkable that the nation
has so readily recognized as sue has
The government was most wise in ar.
ranging to have the populace engross-
ed in most remarkable welcome to
the new allies, the British feet of the
East 81 the time when Komura return
ed All the British ships in the East
were in Yokohama harbor, and officers
We're feted with demonstrations. so
the return of komura was scarcely no
tced. 1t is significant of the changing
political conditions of the East that as
result of this new alliance the Brit
ISL fleet is to be greatly reduced in
size and Japan is to be left to police
the Pacific to large extent, while
English vessels are sent to other
waters.
Immediately after this welcome
there came the greatest naval demon
stration that has ever been seen in the
East. The entire Japanese squadron
was gathered in Yokohama harbor
and there reviewed by the emperor.
Upward of 200 vessels of war drawn
up in lines is no ordinary sight. Little
wonder that Japanese came from an
over the country to witness it, More
than 10000 visitors were in the city
during the day. The hero of the hour
IS Admiral Togo An incident of the
demonstrations shows the metal If
the man as well as gives a suggestion
as TO the character of Japan's future
emperor. Admiral Togo went from
his ships to the Yokohama railroad
station to meet the emperor and his
party of ministers on their coming 20
review the feet. The master of cere-
monies had arranged that Admiral
Togo and the crown prince should
ride in carriage together immedi-
ately behind the emperor When the
crown prince heard this he said, Il
will not ride with Admiral Togo.
am but a captain in rank and he is an
admiral l cannot ride with him.
will ride behind in a jinrikisha." The
admiral replied, Il cannot permit my
self to ride III carriage when nv
crown prince is in a jinrikisha: will
therefore ride in jinrikisha also" II
was puzzle to many on that dav ~
the procession swept through the
streets to see the mikado in car.
rlage, then the admiral in a little lin
rlksha and then the crown prince in a
similar conveyance, and then following
the other carriages which carried the
ministers of state and other admiraIs
With such future ruler Japan neec
not be afraid of the new order of
things which is fast dawning With
admfrals and crown princes of such
fine spirit the future is secure.
One of the many indications of The
changing spirit in the country was
the vociferous shouting of rae. Ban.
zas,' which marked the progress OF the
mikado through the streets in the
place CT the profound silence and
downcast eyes which has formerly
characterized his progress. The VIC
tories of the navy were wildly empha.
sized in the review by the distinctive
marks of yellow paint on the smoke
stacks of all the ships raised or cap
tureed from the Russians. AS we
write the country is enthusiastic over,
the return of the soldiers. No such
demonstration will greet them as that
winch oIesteu Tue navy on the return
since the army will return a few at
time and such greeting is impossible.
Magnificent arches have, however,
been erected in Toxic and elsewhere
and on every hand the Joy of the ma
ton over its victory and the beginning
of peace is evident. l have never
been more confident than today that
the Japanese have never wanted war
and that the mass of the nation, navy
and army, are most glad of the coming
of peace The kindly feeling toward
their defeated enemies personally is
everywhere evident, in the treatment
of the prisoners as well as in all that
is said or written about Russia.