Squadron, The Governor of Kanagawa-Ken Rear-Admiral Besnislee, U.S.N.
Presenting of arms by the Rifle corps sent as Guard of Honour from the Japanese Men-of-war.
Refreshments will then be offered.
Music and a display of fireworks will be given in the course of the proceedings, At 3.00 p.m., the Hakuai Maru will Jeave with the guests for Yokohama.
Is reference to this the Japan Mail" says "Phe papers state that as the accommodation available at Kurihama is very limited, it has been decided not to admit to the ceremony of unveiling the Perry monument any persons except those that have subscribed 10 yen or upwards. In Yoko-ham a celebration is to take place in the Oriental Hotel, onder the auspices of the Governo-. The admission will be 15. yen.
Tokio there will be a similar affair of the Tmnperial Hotel, Governor Baron Senge presiding. Applications to take part the Yokohama celebration are to be sent to the Tokio Chamber of Commerce by the Sth instant.
Frox a newspaper cutting which reached us on Monday from Portland, Oregon, we learn that several Chambers of Commerce in the Pacific States have eagerly endorsed the proposition that Mr. John Barrett shall to appointed in Ins. Conger's place, should the latter r.tire from the post of U.S. Minister to China, In a recent interview, Mr. Barrett, who must be credited with having worked hard to thoroughly master the commercial and political situation in the Far East, said "This movement in favour of my appointment as Minister to China to succeed Mr, Conger, if he is nominated for Governor of Towa, or retires, ted by influential commercial and missionary interests in the Eastern states and followed up by similar organisations on this Coast, Of course this actions very gratifying, and if the President deems me competent to fill such a responsible position in the event of a vacancy T should do my best to fulfil the expectations of the American people in a Minister who 0:8 to this important post. Any Minister is simply the agent of the President of Guvernment, and his chief duty is to execute the policies of the administration. He must not exploit himself, hut continaally bear in mind the best interests of the country he represents. Our opportunities and responsibilities now in the Bar East are so rest that no man in public life would consider the Chinese mission as one of secondary standing.
"Lam not a emdidate for Mr, Conger's place, but if he is to retire Iam candidate for the vacancy, supported not only by of the principal commercial and mi sionary organisations of the entire country, but by a large number of Senators and Congressmen. Iam making riv special cert to secure indorsements, but ape preciate the importance of those which have been so freely aul generously given me."
Is view of the forthcoming trial in the Bouse of Lords of Our] Russell on a charge of bigamy it is interesting to recall the circumstances attendant upon ths last trial by his brother peers of an English Lord. "On the Lith of Febraary, 1841, ths End of Cardigan was tried in the House of Lords for shooting at Captain Tuckett, with intent todo him bodily harm, 'The case broke down on a formal objection raised by the prisoner's counsel, Sir William 'Tollett.. The prosecution, he said, had failed in proving " material' pact of their case, inasmuch as no evidence had been given that Captain Harvey Garnett Phipps Tuckett was the person alleged to have been on Wimbledon Common, wher th occurrence took place, on the previous 12th of September, and whose ead only bore the name Captain Harvey Luckett. The peers present returned a verdict of Not, Guilty," with the exception of the Duke of Cleveland, who added Not guilty, legally, upon my honour." The duel—for that is was—arose over a dispute between the Karl and Captain Tuckett through the buter making certain statements which his lordship supposed reflected on his honour as a gentleman, Che second ball fired by the Earl at twelve yard's distance struck Tuckett in the back part of the lower ribs, but without fatal results, A connesroxpest sends the Tines" the following account of a man at one time very well known in Japan, and still known by his works The death occurred in London, at the cond of last mouth, of Mr. Henry Brunton, M. Inst.C.E., " man who holds a noteworthy place in the history of the international relations between Japan and this country. The treaty negotiated by Lord Elgin with Japan stipulated that the coast shoul be ighted and buoyed ior the safely of general_ navigation, When Sir Hurry Parkes drew the attention of the Japanese Government, in 1868, to this clause, which had not been fulfilled, he was informed that they were perfectly willing to carry out their obligations, but their ignorance and inexperience made them unwblo to fulfil them without further advice, Finally Mr. Brunton wns selected to aid them on the advice of Messrs. Stevenson, of the Scotch Lizhthouse Board, On his arrival in Japan he found that the work before him was not so simple as building lighthouses in his native country. Sir Harry Parkes persuaded the English Admiral then n China to let him have the use of the patch steamer Manila, and in that Me. Brunton and his staff made a tour round the coasts of Japan, visiting some 20 sites, and making the necessary surveys and calculations. In 10 years' time he had built 50 lighthouses, and had arranged a compete Government department for thole maintenance. He further reported on, and made the plans for, the removal of the bars at the mouths of the rivers, on which the Government officials are event yet working. His design for the harbour in Yokohama Bay was thought too expe sive by the Governm-ut at the time, but that subsequently adopted was on his lines, He also started the telegraph system in Japan, and introduced methods of cunstenetiny bridges, buildings, &e., to withstand earthquake' shocks. On the completion of his lighthouse york returned to this country. Before his departure he was presented to the Mikado, who gave him a special banquet in his summer palace and a handsome present in recognition of his services. It is not tow much to say that Mr, Brunton's complete and permanent success in all that he under took for Japan had much to do with the gradual rise of the feelings ut respect and admiration with which the Japanese have viewed this country and its institutions,
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