Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-29

SEOUL, Oct. est is evident from
the attitude of a considerable section
of the Korean population that the as
sassination of Prince Ito was not dis
pleasing. Those comprising this section
represent the element which is now
deprived of opportunities formerly
offered here, and they are agitating for
further violence.
Viscount Some, japanese resident gem
eral, is much disturbed by the reports
coming in regarding the attitude of
some officials and others who formerly
were closely connected with the em-
perors court.
1t is believed now that the entire
plot was Matched in Seoul and the
closest investigation is proceeding to
discover the instigators of Prince Ito's
murder. 1t is said several prominent
Koreans lent themselves to a secret
agitation and encouraged the people in
general in the opinion that the sym
pathy of foreign countries would be
extended to them if the situation Were
brought forcibly to their attention.
Spread Propaganda
It is known now that secret societies
existed to spread the propaganda that
Prince Ito's outward friendship for
Korea was merely a blind. The report
also was widely circulated that Japan
proposed to confiscate the property of
all Koreans, depose the emperor and
drive ehe people into the sea.
The palace of the resident general is
strongly guarded day and night. A
feeling of unrest pervades Korea, and
it is feared the assassination will be
followed up by an active movement
looking to a general uprising in the
,f {nforapGcinn hU the United
States or some other power to prevent
the further absorption of Korea 3
sovereignty by Japan
The ten Koreans arrested at Harbin
will be vigorously examined with
view to discovering the insugators OF
the plot of whom 1t is believed the
assassin was merely the tool
It can be stated confidently that the
best element among the Koreans and a
vast majority of the people are still
loyal to the memory of Prince Ito, and
il is not considered possible that the
agitation will be successful in unset
Ting the country to any great extent.
especially in view of Japan's announced
intention not to change the policies
promulgated by Ito
Warship on Way
The Japanese warship Iwate, which
is bearing homeward the body of Prince
Ito, sailed from Darien today. The
body rests in plain casket, and is ac-
companied by President Nakamura of
the South Manchurian railroad and
nine other persons.
Prior to the departure of the warship
all music was prohibited in Darien
and flags were kept at half mast. Rep
resentatives of the emperor of Japan
will board the warship at Sasebo. The
vessel is due to arrive at Yokosuku. the
Yokohama naval station, on Monday.
All social functions, including the ball
which was to have been held at the
foreign ministry on the emperor's
birthday have been postponed
Preparations for an imposing state
funeral are being made, and magnifi-
cent shrine will be erected in the midst
of the tombs and temples of the great
shoguns at Shiba park.
The foreign office at Toxic Is receiv-
ing messages of coincidence from the
head of every state IN Europe
The newspapers republish columns of
foreign comment on the assassination
of Prince Ito.
Count Inouye. the lifelong friend of
Ito, is proceeding to Sasebo, despite his
shattered health, and will accompany
home the body of his comrade.