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said Lord Chatham, “is a plant of slow growth." People believe in things that they see, and in a broad sense they are right.
IMPERIAL JAPANESH DIET.
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FOREIGN POLICY OF THE 'GOVERNMENT.
services to render to one another that we Britain and Portugal may yat have useful welcome the subsistence of the old treaties, and still more the cordial understanding of the two Sovereigns, which makes their con- the two peoples, reflected in the friendship of tinuance possible.
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'conducting affairs of Brate in the interest of only I Toulouse, and fitly close with Waterloo,|| a section of the political administration, i Though, fortunately, no such crisis now Referring to the Chinese question, Mr. Oishi menaces the nations as called them to arms ni pointed out that while the object ofthe Anglo-old spirit of amity that has given life to their the beginning of the nineteenth century, the Japanare Alliance was the maintenance of the alli nce is not dead. Our interests-our Col
TN accordance with Government Notifica, territorial integrity of China and the opening of anial interests above all-touch each other on No. 08. 1e EXCHANGE BANKS In the course of a meeting of the Budget the territory of China nothing had been; closely, but contain no element of factious What is sometimes called blind faith is not Committee in the House of Representatives of achieved in that direction. Har Japanese antagonism. It is in the belief that Great will be CLOSED for the Transaction of Public faith at all. There must be reason and fact to the 7th instant, Mr. Olihi, Pengressist leader,induence in China grown, or had it dwindled form a foundation for trust. In regard to a pressed several questions in regard to the for away since the outbreak of the war? In the medicine or remedy, for example, people ask, eign policy of the Government Mr. Oishi present war, China ought, if amicably disposed, "Has it cured.others? Have cases like mine thought the Budget Committee meeting to have been content to entrust matters in Man been relieved by it? Is it in harmony with might be out of place for such quer churia for the time being to Japan. On the the truths of modern science, and has it ations, but he said he was compelled to avail contrary, the Chinese Govemment was taking record above suspicion ? If so, it is worthy of
steps to appoint a Committee to set right affairs. confidence; and if I am ever attacked by any
in Manchuria, where the Japanese.army was of the maladies for which it is commanded
yet fighting. Thus the confidence of the Chin shall resort to it in full belief in its power to help me." On these lines
ese in the Japanese Government would appear the decay of Japanese influence in China. The to be decreasing. This was the beginning of }
absconding of the Captain of the "Retshitalny" was one result of the decline of the Japanese influence. Mr. Oishi desired to know what was the Government's Chinese policy,
himself of the opportunity for putting the ques- tions, as all the Ministers were present. Mr. Dishi said the Ministers were always inclined in avoid the House, especially when there was any sign of questions being put, and he now WAMPOLE'S PREPARATION requested that the Ministers give full explan has won its high reputation among medical ations. His first question was in regard to the men, and the people of all civilized countries: viniation of their obligations of neutrality by They trust it for the same reason that they certain Treaty Powers, in connection with the trust in the familiar laws of nature or in thvoyage of the Baltic Squadron.. The solution action of common things. This effective would not admit of a moment's delay. If it remedy is palatable as honey and contains all
was delayed, the Baltic Squadron would in the the nutritive and curative properties of Pure meantime arrive, and the necessity of taking Cod Liver Oil, extracted by us from fresh cod action would cease. It was required that some livers, combined with the Compound Syrup of
measures should be taken to prevent theffree Hypophosphites and the Extracts of Malt and
passage of the Baltic Squadron. It was stated Wild Cherry. It quickly eradicate the that the Government had taken action, but was poisonous, disease-breeding acids and other it a demand for explanations from the countries toxic matters from the system; regulates and
concerned or was it in the nature of a protest? promotes the normal action of the oigans, Many days had elapsed since this question had gives vigorous appetite and digestion, and is
come into prominence and no satisfactory result infallibla—in Prostration—following___Fevere
|-was-obtained--Ho-zeledthe reason. Had eny-
Anemia, Scrofula, Influenza, Wasting Diseases,
thing resulted or nothing? Mr. Oishi said that that in case of a third party taking sides with
TOYS! Throat and Lung, Troubles, etc. Dr. W. Ain the Anglo-Japanese Alliance, it was agreed
OUR XMAS
BAZAAR
IS NOW OPEN.
Young, of Canada, says: "Your tasteless pre
to the assistance f Japan, so that the present question had vital relations with Great Britain.
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Baron Komura, Minister for Foreign Affairs, demanded that the sitting be proceeded with in camera. so that he might give replies to the questions put by Mr. Oishi,
The doors were then closed.- The Kobe Chronicle. :
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on our shores as the guests of King Edward to- day, are sure of the heartiest welcome from the visit to our Sovereign is, we cannot forget that King Carlos is the ruler of a nation which is linked to ours by treaties more than five cen- The Government might at least have ascer-
turies old; and the ancient alliance, still living tained the views of the British Government on
and operative after this long lapse of time, this question, and Mr. Oishi desired to know stirs memories which we are happy to recall. It of this, and in case of the protest of the Govern is just two years since King Carlos last journey. Benares New ment being ignored ineffective, what courseed to Windsor as His Majesty's guest, but his the Government ended to take? Since the accomplished Conson, whose coming leeds ou break of the war Japanese diplomatists, had fresh interest to the present visit, was not then achieved nothing. Victory in war could not
with him. We welcomed the King of Portugal be complete without diplomacy success.
in 1902 as a Sovereign who had more than once Turning to the Korean question, Mr. Olshi pointed out that the Government entered into new agreement with Korea, by virtue of which two advisers were appointed. What was the position of these advisers? Were they to be shudinate in the enthis advice of the Most
a
they achieve? Even the advice of the Minister was rejected by the Korean Government. Were the advisers empowered to carry out the reforms of the Korean administration upon their own responsibility, or was it their duty to reier everything in the Foreign Office in Takin, conducting all fings under the direction of the Tokio Government? If the latter was
¡towards this country. We remembered that he
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given marked evidence of his friendly feeling THEATRE had joined a mourning nation at the funeral of Queen Victoria, and that only a few weeks before her death, when he was entertaining the Channel Squadron at Lisbon with a spon taneous warmth and hospitality such as we did not often experience at the hands of our neigh- bours daring the South African war, she had sincerely thanked him for his good wishes, and borne testimony to the "cordial and friendly understanding between Protogal and "Eng- land." Since that time the connexion of the the case, the Minister for Foreign Affairs a memorable chapter in Anglo-l'ortuguese re- two peoples has been still further cemented by
must already have some scheme in conlations: The first visit that King Edward paid templation. He desired information concern- on his European furney last year was paid to ing this scheme. Many things would have to the Court of Lisbon. It was, besides being the be carried out in the reform of the Korean ad- first in that remarkable series, actually the firstTHE BELLE OF NEW YORK." ministration, but so far only two advisers had Stale visit of any kind paid by His Majesty
been recommended appointed. Were any since his accession. The prople ofwkiekon more advicers to be sent? In case of a breach received him with a frendly warmth which of agreement by the Korean Government, and, howed that they understood and Appreciated the conclusion, with a third party of an.agree bie' personal courtesy. Now that our own ment in confict with that arranged with Japan, jostum-sensizaman have a chance of reciproca.
London wears a very different aspect to-day from what i e when the Fidalgo John
or if a large loan was raised from a third party jjting that welcome, we leer sure they will meatba I for land sold, what would be the result? The backward in offering a greeting to Klug
Japanese Government was of course entitled Carlos, to question such action on the part of the Korean Government, but it must be remem bered in the Tapanese Government recog nised the independence of K... in mon with other Poweṛn, and, inasmuch as Korea was an independent country, such actions by Korea, should she desire to take them, must
INFORMATION has been received from the Military Authorities that GUN PRACTICE will be carried out as under
Stonecalters, on WEDNESDAY, the 78th instant, in a South-ester'y direction, at ranges from 600 to 4,000 yards, Stonecutters, on FRIDAY, the 3 th instant, in a South-Westerly direction, at ranges from 600 to 4,000 yard+. Lyemun, on FRIDAY, the 30th instant, nightprave valid. It might be said that pressure tring in the direction of Junk Bay, at by force would be made upon Korea, but
would be better to be prepared to prevent the ranges from 600 to 6,000 yards. If the weather is unfavourable on either date, possibility of such breaches of agreement and but, if unfavourable for night firing, the Practice to use force. The Government was to be will be cancelled.
blamed for leaving Korea in such a dangerous
band de Andeiro, of the Army, and "the venerable and discreet Senhor Velasco "Domingo, Preceptor of the Cathedral of Braga," came as ambassadors on behalf of Portugal to make a treaty with a former King Edward. The "great cathedral church" where the treaty of 1373 was signed will not be visible to the King and Queen of Portugal when they enter the capital on Thursday, though St.
instrument then ratified remains among the binding engagements of Great Britain, She
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mained unchanged. This was the cause of the racies, and leagues of pure love" embodied presen' war, and if the conditions were allowed in the treaty may yet be read among our to remain as they were now during the progress archives, not merely as an interesting bit of of the war, it would not be difficult to imagine antiquarianism but as a Siale Act still valid the consequences after the conclusion ofthe war. in these altered days. It was not the first This was the reason why it was essential that the bond which linked us with Portugal, for policy of the Government in dealing with a commercial agreement had already been Korea should be decisive. One might say made by Edward I. and King Diniz in the that it was very easy to deal with Korea, Japan thirteenth century. But the treaty of 1373. having full rower. But this would not de, still extant and operative, was the begin- Had not even a comparatively trifling matter ning of a long series of convention of all kinds like the Nagamori scheme poded in a flasco) between the two countries, which themsevles Was not there a growing spirit against Japanare landmarks in the history of both. Daly in Korea?
Mr. Oishi referred to the question of the
thirteen years later the treaty of Windsor ordained that "there shall be inviolate, and territory in Japanese occupation in Manchuria. endure for ever between the Kings now read ing, and their heirs and successors, and He strongly condemned the policy of the between the subjects of both kingdoms, a Government in prohibiting Japanese from solid, perpetual, and real league, amity, con- visking the three provinces. The authorities federacy, and union," The stipulation has had declared that much trouble would be necessary a better fate than the majority of such conyen- to control such Japanese immigrants, but it tional arrangements. During all the years in which it and its predecessor have been in ex- was the duty of the Government to look after istence, a constant connexion, at times intimate the people and the excuse of there being as only common action in war can make it, has "trouble" was hardly good enough. Looked kept England and Portugal in touch If we at from the economical standpoint, the Govern. aided Portugal with arms in the fourteenth and seventeenth centuries, we learned great lessons ment's policy was mistaken. All the money from her poineer work as a maritime Power. spent at the front by the Army had now been or may we forget that Prince Henry the absorbed by the Chinese and Koreans to the Navigator sprang from the union of a British great loss of the nation. There were many princess with King John of Portugal, and the sources of profit for Japanese subjects in Man. dowry of the port and island of Bombain in "the East Indies," which (ueen Catharine of churia besides business with the semy. View Braganza brought with her, opened to English ed politically, to throw open the territory, eyes new fields of enterprise in the East. without delay would be a means of obtaining But it is of more recent annals that most the world's sympathy, and it would tend to con-Englishmen think when they review the Portu vince the Chinese Government, who were now guess connexion. The union of the two nations on Peninsuler battlefields is perhaps the most beginning to suspect the Japanese intentions, memorable episode in the story of their cam- that Japan had no ambitions regarding Man-mon action.
An incident in the ceremonial at
churia. Whatever views military men might Portsmouth to-day can hardly fail to recall to
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