Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-07-26
KOREA ALLIANCE
REVOLT FEARED,
Mob Burns Home Of Premier, Who Flees
In Terror to the Imperial
Palace

SEOUL, Korea, July 20.-While the
crown prince ascended to the throne OF
Korea today, the streets of the city
were filled with bowling and armed
MODS, the home Of the premier of the
former Emperor's cabinet was burned,
and the premier, VI Wang Yang, rushed
in terror to the imperial palace for
safety.
It was not until today that an upris-
Ing was feared, but now there is great
danger, for as soon as it becomes known
in tile inland towns that the Emperor
has abdicated and that the island is
practically under the rule Of the JaPa-
nese it is believed that there will be Sc
riou5 riots.
Emperor's Plot Discovered.
At 10 o'clock this morning an alleged
plot was reported to Marquis Ito lie
was told that the imperial guard had
been clandestinely ordered by the former
Emperor TO enter the palace at midnight
and murder the whole cabinet which was
responsible for his abdication. This is
the official explanation OF the fact that
the japanese are garrisOnlng the palace.
Troops Frustrate Murder
Justice visited Marquis Ito last night and
declared that tie intrigue mentioned
was about to be realized and prayed for
instant help. Marquis Ito, who had al
ready received the former Emperor S
petition asking him to aid in subduing
disorders, Immediately ordered Gen.
Hascgana to send troops to the scene.
The soldiers arrived half an hour before
the time Of the intended dash of the
Korean general from the barracks Tor
the palace gate.
Japanese Use Artillery.
This afternoon the rioters surrounding
the premier's residence were dispersed
by the Japanese police with the assist
nnce Of the artillery. The cracks OF
rifles continue between japanese police
and Koreen soldiers. If japanese troops
attack the Koreans, the state of unrest
will be aggravated.
Regiment Is Disbanded.
At 1890 O'Clock last night Gen. Case
gara's troops garrisoned the palace and
were also stationed at all important
places. During the night the Ping Yang
regiment, said to be the best i'll the Ko-
rean army, was discharged ON account
of having furnished yesterdays mutt
neers and also because it was suspected
of plotting to capture the palace III an
attempted coup d etat. The students OF
attempted to collect military supplies on
a hill overlooking the city. The Korean
army is widely distributed over the
country and is not feared.
Yesterdays disorder extended to the
suburbs for distance of two miles
where q station master on the ChemulQo
railway is reported to have been killed.
An official report this morning states
that a total of ten Japanese were killed
and thirty wounded by the ri0ting. The
number of Korean victims has not been
reported.
Fears for Americans.
United States Consul Summons late
yesterday afternoon, III reply to Marquis
1tos offer of protection to foreign con-
sulates, stated that he would leave the
matter Of protecting Americans to lto'S
discretion. as lie was without infOrma-
ton regarding danger from mobs. On
account Of the fact that the American
consulate general adjoins the former
EmpororS private house, It Is daIlE
thought that the eN-ruler will seek II as
an asylum Of safety, giving as a cause
the presence of japanese troops for the
alleged purpose of preventing his es-
cape or a possible accident. 1t is said,
however, that since November, 1909, the
Koreans have not hoped for American
aid.
New Emperor Installed.
The ceremonies attending the accession
of the crown prince to the throne, We're
carried out at 10 o'clock this morning.
In response to requests. eighty japanese
and other officials, including Marquis Ito,
with his military staff. and many consul
generals, were received in audience At
4 80 p. N.
After the accession of the crown prince
the former Emperor took leave of the
cabinet.
Gen. Hasegana's troops still garrison
the palace and a regiment from Ping
Yang arrived at Seoul this morning tC
reinforce the Twentieth regiment already
here.