On Thursday, the 13th instant, says the "Japan Chronicle," an extraordinary Cabinet Council was held at the official residence of Count Okuma regarding the situation in China, s communication from the French Government, and certain domestic questions.
Though particulars of the conference are not available, the "Asahi" makes a statement regarding the Mi view of the quesvian discussed at the conclave, The Osaka paper states that in view of the disquieting situation in South China, the Peking Government has perceived the increased necessity of proclaiming a monarchy at the ear-hest possible date, and is doing everything in its power to obtain the Powers' recognition of the change contemplated. The expected mission of the Chinese Envoy is to offer coronation congratulations to the Emperor, but if the Envoy attempts to gain Japan's adhesion to the Imperial restoration scheme by offering inducements, the Japanese Government will on no account accede to such persuasion:
Until the present disturbances have been completely suppressed and until there is no likelihood of any further civil disturbances breaking out, the Japanese Government, in accordance with the policy already decided upon, will not in any circumstances give recognition to China's reversion to monarchism.
On the other hand, it would appear thet the Peking Government is asking Britain, France, Russia, and
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