372　Adams, Francis Ottiwell　(1826-1889)
The history of Japan.1874-1875. 2 vols.

THE HISTORY OF JAPAN, FROM THE EARLIEST PERIOD TO THE PRESENT TIME. VOL. I. — TO THE YEAR 1864. BY Francis Ottiwell Adams, F. R. G. S. Her Britannic Majesty's Secretary of Embassy at Berlin; Formerly Her Britannic Majesty's Charge d'Affaires and Secretary of Legation at Yedo.
Henry S. King & Co. 65 Cornhill, & 12 Paternoster Row, London, 1874.
xvi, 506, 39, [1] p., [2] leaves of plates. 23 cm.
THE HISTORY OF JAPAN. VOL. II. — 1865 to 1871. COMPLETING THE WORK. BY Francis Ottiwell Adams, F. R. G. S. Her Britannic Majesty's Secretary of Embassy at Berlin; Formerly Her Britannic Majesty's Charge d'Affaires and Secretary of Legation at Yedo.
Henry S. King & Co., 65 Cornhill, & 12 Paternoster Row, London. 1875.
[1], xiv, 356 p., [2] leaves of plates. 23 cm.

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VOL. I.
Introduction.　1
BOOK I.
Chapter I. The Emperor originally Commander-in-Chief—Civil and Military Officials—One-third of the Males become Soldiers—Rise of the Fujiwara, who monopolize all the high Offices—They become Effeminate—The Hei and Gen—Severance of Military and Agricultural Classes—Rise of the Warriors—By the 12th century, the Military class rule the land, but the Imperial prestige remains.　15
Chapter II. Rise of the Taira or Hei—Kiyomori attains great power.　22
Chapter III. Decline of the Hei, and Rise of the Gen—Yoritomo—He Founds Kamakura, obtains the whole Governing Power, and is created Sei-i-tai-Shogun—His Administration—Feud with his Brother Yoshitsune, who commits Suicide—His Death.　29
Chapter IV. 1199-1333. Yoritomo's two Successors are Faineants—Fall of the Minamoto—Succeeded by young and effeminate Shoguns—The Hojo wield the Power for Seven Generations—Destruction of Kamakura by Nitta Yoshisada—Fall of the Hojo.　47
Chapter V. Rise of Ashikaga Takauji—Founds an hereditary line of Shoguns—Civil War—North and South Emperors.—Ashikaga Shoguns become effeminate—rise of various Chietains.　56
Chapter VI. Nobunaga, 1533-1582. Obtains the governing power—End of Ashikaga dynasty—Spread of Christianity—Raid on Buddhism—Death of Nobunaga.　58
Chapter VII. Hideyoshi, b. 1536; d. 1598. Afterwards known as Taiko Sama—Persecution of Christians—War with Corea.　62
Chapter VIII. Iyeyasu, b. 1542; d. 1616. Taiko Sama gives him the Kuanto, and he establishes himself at Yedo—Battle of Sekigahara—Is made Shogun—Subjugates the Chieftains—His Sons.　65
Chapter IX. Persecution and Expulsion of Christians—Iyeyasu's death—All Foreigners expelled except the Dutch, who are confined to Deshima—Massacre of native Christians at Shimabara.　68
Chapter X. Successors of Iyeyasu (except Iyemitsu) and their Ministers mostly faineants—Ordinances compelling Daimios and their families to live in Yedo.—Rise of Feudal System—Daimios divided into Kokushiu, Tozama, and Fudai—They generally became effete, as did their Karos—Under them were the Hatamoto, the Gokenin, and the great bulk of Samurai—Remainder of Population consisted of Farmers, Artisans, and Merchants—Below them the Eta and Hinin.　70
Chapter XI. Nikko, burial-place of Iyeyasu and Iyemitsu.　79
Chapter XII. Daimios' Revenue—Value of the Koku—Land Tax—Different Classes of Land.　96
BOOK II.
Chapter I. Peace.—State of things contrasted with the present.　101
Chapter II. 1853, 1854.—Everything was ripe for a Revolution.—Arrival at Uraga of U. S. Squadron under Commodore Perry, with a Letter from the President to conclude a Treaty.—Alarm of the Japanese.—They agree to temporize.—The Envoy leaves, promising to return the next Spring. Death of the Shogun Iyeyoshi.—Succeeded by his Son lyesada.—Return of Commodore Perry.—Arguments for and against admission of Foreigners.—Signature of Treaty.—Admiral Stirling's Convention.　106
Chapter III. The Court Troubled.—Explanations of the Shogun's Officials.—Councils at Kioto.—Consent to Treaties Refused.—Anxiety in Yedo.—Appointment of Ii Kamon no Kami as Tairo.　115
Chapter IV. 1858.—Conclusion of Treaties with the United States, Great Britain, France.—Yokohama becomes the open port instead of Kanagawa.—Breach betwen Emperor and Shogun becomes wider.—Death of Iyesada.—Contest for the Succession.—The Regent secures Iyemochi's election.—The Court is offended, and sends a secret order to the Prince of Mito.—The Regent punishes the favourers of the expulsion of Foreigners.　117
Chapter V. 1859—1860.—Establishment of Diplomatic Relations.—Arrival of Mr. Alcock.—Murders of Foreigners and Natives in their Employ.—Murder of Ii Kamon no Kami.　123
Chapter VI. 1861.—Diplomatic Agents warned against Ronins.—Murder of Mr. Heusken.—Suicide of Hori Oribe no Kami.—The British, French, and Dutch Representatives retire to Yokohama.—Return of the two former on the Shogun's Invitation.—Proposal for Emperor's Sister to marry the Shogun accepted.—Attack on the British Legation at Tozenji.—Probably instigated by the ex-Prince of Mito.—Dilemma of Shogun's Government.—Their desire to defer opening of Ports.—Mr. Oliphant returns to England with a Letter from the Shogun.—An equivalent is desired by Earl Russell.—Death of ex-Prince of Mito.　128
Chapter VII. 1862.—Attempt to Murder Ando Tsushima no Kami.—He retires from the Rojiu.—Marriage of the Shogun to Princess Kazu.—Mr. Alcock leaves for England.—Mr. Consul Winchester and then Lieutenant-Colonel Neale act as Charge d'Affaires.　146
Chapter VIII. 1862.—The Satsuma Clan.—Shimadzu Idzumi, afterwards Saburo, is met on his road to Kioto by ronins eager for the Expulsion of Foreigners.—They accompany him to Fushimi.—He is requested by the Court to tarry in Kioto.—Arrival of Choshiu, and combination of the two Clans.　150
Chapter IX. 1862.—Second Attack on the British Legation.—Murder of two Marines.—Congratulation of Commissioner on Anniversary of former Attack.—Ito Gumpei, stated to be the Assassin, commits Suicide.—Explanations of the Officials.—Examination of Evidence.—No motives given for the Murder.—Instructions from Earl Russell for Inquiry, &c., and Demand for Indemnity of £10,000.—Answer of Japanese Government.—Indemnity ultimately paid.—Motive for Murder may have been private Vengeance.　155
Chapter X. 1862.—Mission of Ohara to Yedo, accompanied by Shimadzu Saburo.—Proposals to the Shogun.　174
Chapter XI. 1862.—Arrival of Japanese Envoys in London.—Their Negotiations.—They succeed in obtaining a delay in opening Ports on certain conditions.—Unsuccessful persistency in other matters.—Obstructions to Trade in Japan.—Letters from British Merchants.　177
Chapter XII. 1862.—September.—Departure of Ohara and Shimadzu Saburo.—The latter leaves in dudgeon.—Attack on a Party of Englishmen.—Murder of Mr. Richardson, and wounding of Messrs. Marshall and Clarke.—Excitement of the Yokohama Community.—Action of Consul Vyse. Dissatisfaction of Community with Colonel Neale.—Meetings.—Conference with Diplomatic and Naval Officers.—Colonel Neale's reasons for not pursuing the Satsuma Train.—He is approved by Her Majesty's Government.　189
Chapter XIII. 1862.—Colonel Neale demands Reparation.—Inquest on Mr. Richardson's Body.—Conferences which produce no result.—Possible cause of the Murder.—Proposition to open a new Road for Daimios.　211
Chapter XIV. 1862.—The Prince of Tosa arrives at Kioto.—Combination of the three great Clans.—Intention of the Shogun to proceed next year to Kioto.—Abolition of Compulsory Residence of Daimios in Yedo.—Decline of the Bakufu.—Assassinations at Kioto.—Imperial Missions to Yedo. Position of Foreign Legations there.　218
Chapter XV. 1863.—Alarm of Ronins.—Arrival of Imperial Envoys to summon the Shogun to Kioto.—Consequent new Appointments and Punishments of favourers of the Bakufu.—Preponderance of the Sako Party.—Gotenyama chosen as a site for Foreign Legations.—British Legation burnt when nearly finished.—Admiral Kuper responds to Colonel Neale's request to send a Squadron.　227
Chapter XVI. 1863.—Arrival of Daimios, &c., at Kioto.—Its gay aspect.—Approaching departure of Shogun announced to Colonel Neale.—His Notes on the Richardson affair.—Perplexity of Bakufu.—Colonel Neale consents to delay the Expedition.—Imperial Decree to Daimios respecting Expulsion of Foreigners.—Arrival of Shogun at Kioto.—His first Visit to Court, and his Presents.　237
Chapter XVII. 1863.—Exodus of Natives from Yokohama.—More Conferences.—Burning of United States' Legation at Yedo.—Mr. Pruyn, and later the Americans at Kanagawa, are obliged to retire to Yokohama.—Yedo and Kanagawa are rid of Foreigners.—Steps for confining Foreigners to the Yokohama Settlement.—Affairs at Kioto.—A day fixed for the Expulsion of Foreigners.—Negotiations for Payment of British Indemnities.—They are eventually paid.—Note from Ogasawara that the open Ports are to be closed.—Apology from Bakufu for the two Outrages on British subjects in 1862.—Hitotsubashi reports to Kioto that Foreigners cannot be expelled.—Assassination of Ane-no-koji.　261
Chapter XVIII. 1863.—Firing on American, Dutch, and French Ships by Choshiu men, in Shimonoseki Straits.—Admiral Jaures proceeds thither and destroys a Battery, &c.—Account of the occurrences.—Agreements among the Representatives.—Native account.　284
Chapter XIX. 1863.—Court still hope to expel the Foreigners.—Uneasiness of Bakufu.—Ogasawara sent to bring back Shogun.—His Failure and Disgrace.—Return of Shogun.—The Situation.　303
Chapter XX. 1863.—August.—Completion of Preparations for Expedition to Satsuma.—Sailing of Squadron, and arrival at Kagoshima.—Fruitless Conferences.—Three Steamers taken as Reprisals.—The Japanese open fire.—Bombardment and Burning of part of the Town.—Return of Squadron to Yokohama.—Approval of Her Majesty's Government.—Native Account.—Consequent change of Policy of Satsuma Clan.　308
Chapter XXI. 1863.—Attack on a Bakufu Steamer by Choshiu men.—Attempt to close Yokohama and transfer the Foreign Trade to Nagasaki and Hakodate.—Withdrawal of Note as to closing the Ports.—Arrival of Satsuma Envoys at Yokohama.—Payment of the Indemnity and Termination of the Richardson Affair.　329
Chapter XXII. 1863.—Supposed plot of Choshiu Clan to carry off the Emperor.—The gates of the Palace are shut, and the Choshiu Troops are forbidden its precincts.—Sanjo and six other Kuges, who favour the Clan, retire with their Troops to Choshiu.—They are deprived of their titles and honours.—Expulsion of Foreigners put off.—Memorial of Choshiu.　342
Chapter XXIII. 1864.—Mission to France ostensibly to express regret for Murder of M. de Camus, really to propose to close the Port of Kanagawa, and to buy ships of war and guns.—Shogun's second visit to Kioto.—Expulsion of Foreigners deferred.—Satsuma steamer fired on by Choshiu men.—Return of Sir R. Alcock.—Murderous assault on a British subject at Nagasaki.—Ronins put to death.—Impression that an anti-foreign Policy is still pursued, and that Choshiu should be attacked.—The Representatives agree upon joint action and an identic note.　354
Chapter XXIV. 1864.—The Shogun's audience of leave.—He returns to Yedo.—Triumph of the Bakufu.—Indignation of Choshiu and the Ronins. 384
Chapter XXV. 1864.—Choshiu becomes the rendezvous for runaways, &c., called Kiheitai.—A body of four hundred leave for Kioto and arrive at Yamazaki.—Arrival of Choshiu Troops at Fushimi.—Petition of Kiheitai to the Court.—Choshiu Clansmen leave Kioto for Tenriuji in Saga.—Joined by other Choshiu Troops.—Full powers given to Hitotsubashi by the Court, which ultimately decides to chastise Choshiu.—Preparations for the Fight.　387
Chapter XXVI. 1864.—The Choshiu Troops and Kiheitai march upon Kioto.—A Fight ensues in the Capital, and they are Defeated.—Great Conflagration.　403
Chapter XXVII. 1864.—Further Correspondence with Japanese Ministers respecting the obstruction to Shimonoseki Straits.—Memorandum of Representatives.—Expedition of two British Ships with two Choshiu Clansmen to attempt an amicable Settlement.—The Expedition returns without result.—Return of Envoys from France with Convention to open the Straits within three months.—The Shogun refuses to ratify it.—Departure of combined Squadrons for Shimonoseki.—They destroy the Batteries.—Complete success of the operations.—Convention with Choshiu subsequently accepted by Bakufu.—Memorandum of Representatives as to repartition of Indemnity.—Revival of Trade.—Sir R. Alcock ordered home.　436
Chapter XXVIII. 1864.—Murder of Major Baldwin and Lieutenant Bird.—Arrest and Confession of Shimidzu Seiji, one of the Criminals.　485Index.　499
VOL. II.
BOOK III.
Chapter I. 1865.—Shimidzu Seiji tried and sentenced to be Degraded and Decapitated.—Brought to Yokohama and rides to Execution Ground.—Execution deferred till the morrow.—Decapitated in the presence of 20th Regiment.—Head Exposed.—Arrest and Execution of second Murderer.　1
Chapter II. 1865.—Bakufu prefer to pay Indemnity rather than open Shimonoseki.—Choshiu desirous of opening it.—Arrival of Sir H. Parkes.—Members of Diplomatic Body.—Payment of first Instalment.　6
Chapter III. 1865.—Ex-Dainagon of Owari commands Troops against Choshiu.—Two parties in the Clan.— Vulgar View Party obtain upper hand.—They decapitate the three Karos, &c., on approach of Bakufu Army.—Sentence on five of the seven Kuges.—Army returns to Ozaka.—Troubles in Choshiu.—Takasugi Shinsaku had organized Kiheitai in 1863.—Joined by 500 men.—Defeats Vulgar View Party.—Dissension ceases in Clan.—Saigo Kichinoske of Satsuma effects an understanding between the two Clans.—His previous Life.—Arrival of Shogun at Kioto with four of the Rojiu.　8
Chapter IV. 1865.—Proposition to remit two-thirds of Shimonoseki Indemnity in return for certain concessions.—The four Representatives proceed to Ozaka.—Interviews with various Bakufu Officials.—Difficulty to obtain Imperial sanction to Treaties and to opening of Hiogo and Ozaka.—Ten days' delay.—Dismissal of two of Rojiu by Emperor.—Sanction to Treaties ultimately obtained on condition that Hiogo shall never be opened.—Account in Kinse Shiriaku.—Refusal of Shogun's offer to resign.　16
Chapter V. 1866.—Agreement as to Partition of Shimonoseki Indemnity.　31
Chapter VI. 1866.—Operations against Choshiu.—Bakufu Troops worsted.—Death of Shogun Iyemochi.—Hitotsubashi becomes head of the Tokugawa.—End of the War with Choshiu.　35
Chapter VII. 1866.—Conclusion at Yedo of Convention, and revised Tariff.—Articles establishing Bonded Warehouses; to protect Produce in transit; for a Mint; to abolish restrictions on Trade, and allow Japanese to go abroad; for Lights and Buoys.　39
Chapter VIII. 1866.—Visit of Sir Harry Parkes, &c., to Kagoshima and Uwajima.　42
Chapter IX. 1867.—Keiki becomes Shogun.—His reluctance to accept Office.—Western Clans desire to abolish it and establish Monarchical Government.—Promoters of restoration.—Nobles refuse to obey.—Summoned to Kioto.—Keiki invites foreign Representatives to Ozaka.—Death of Emperor Komei.—Succeeded by son Mutsuhito.—Arrival of French Military Mission.—Mission of Messrs. Mitford and Satow to Ozaka.—Interview of M. Roches with Shogun.　43
Chapter X. 1867.—Treaty with Russia respecting the Island of Sagalin, or Karafuto.　52
Chapter XI. 1867.—The Representatives proceed to Ozaka.—Satisfactory Interviews with the new Shogun.—Sites chosen for foreign Settlements.　57
Chapter XII. 1867.—Return of Representatives to Yokohama.—Commander Bullock and Mr. Aston proceed to the West Coast.—Mr. Satow and Mr. Wirgman return by the Tokaido.—Attack on them by retainers of Reiheishi at Kakegawa.—Punishment of Offenders.　61
Chapter XIII. 1867.—Additions to Diplomatic Body.—Improved relations.—Proclamations as to opening of Hiogo and Ozaka, and Choshiu dispute.—Inspection of West Coast.—Messrs. Mitford and Satow's journey from Nanao to Ozaka.—Murder of two English sailors of the Icarus at Nagasaki.—Suspicion on Tosa Clan.—Murderer subsequently discovered to be from Chikuzen.—Punishment.—Sir H. Parkes's visit to Awa.—M. Roches intercedes with Shogun for Native Christians.—Seventy-seven released.—Keiki receives title of Kubo sama.—Memorials of Daimios.—Letter from ex-Prince of Tosa to Shogun suggesting return of governing power to Emperor. He does so.—It is accepted.—Preparations for action by combined Clans.—Movement of Troops to Capital.　66
BOOK IV.
Chapter I. 1868.—Opening of Ozaka and Hiogo.—Palace revolution.—Aidzu dispossessed of Nine Gates by Satsuma, &c.—Bakufu abolished and other offices created.—Honours and titles restored to House of Mori.—Return of banished Kuges.—Tokugawa Naifu (Keiki) retires to Ozaka with Troops.—Address of Diplomatic Body, and his reply.　79
Chapter II. 1868.—The new Government.—Establishment of Government or Official Gazette.—Further changes.　88
Chapter III. 1868.—Burning of Satsuma yashikis in Yedo.—Ex-Princes of Owari and Echizen offer terms to Keiki.—He follows the warlike counsels of Aidzu, &c., and determines to march on Kioto with Troops.　93
Chapter IV. 1868.—Court sends Satsuma and Choshiu Troops to block up roads.—Fighting.—Tsu Clan go over to loyal side.—Rebels defeated and flee to Ozaka.—Foreign Legations leave.—Keiki retires to Yedo.—Refuses to commit hara kiri on request of Hori Kura no Kami, who thereupon kills himself.—New Administration at Hiogo.—Proceedings at Nagasaki.—Declaration of hostilities against Keiki.　95
Chapter V. 1868.—Spot for Settlement at Kobe.—Bizen Troops fire on Foreigners.—One American Sailor-boy wounded.—Seamen and Marines landed to protect Foreigners.—Daimios' Steamers seized.—Arrival of Higashi Kuze with document signed by Emperor.—Steamers given back, and Marines, &c., replaced by Satsuma Troops.—Apology from Mikado's Government, and sentence of hara kiri on Taki Zenzaburo carried out before seven Foreign Officials.—Acceptance of Treaties by Emperor.—Existence of Civil War.—Neutrality Proclamations.—Dr. Willis, with Mr. Satow, visits Kioto.—Memorial of Nobles urging friendly relations with Foreigners.　102
Chapter VI. 1868.—Return of Representatives to Ozaka.—Invitation to Kioto.—Murder of French Sailors by Tosa Troops at Sakai.—M. Roches strikes his flag, and returns to Hiogo, followed by his colleagues.—The eleven bodies given up.—Demands for reparation accepted.—Simultaneous visit of Dr. Willis and Mr. Mitford to ex-Prince of Tosa at Kioto.—His message to M. Roches.—Sentence of hara kiri carried out on eleven out of twenty men in presence of French officers.—Apologies and Indemnity.　111
Chapter VII. 1868.—Three Representatives return to Yokohama.—The other three proceed to Kioto for audiences of Emperor.—Attack on Sir H. Parkes's procession by two Japanese.—One killed and the other taken.—Wounding of Escort.—Miyeda Shigeru degraded and decapitated.—Sir H. Parkes's audience.—Evidence as to attack.—Swords presented by British Government to Goto and Nakai.—Decree respecting Samurai attacking Foreigners.—Old notices of Bakufu replaced by those of Imperial Government.　118
Chapter VIII. 1868.—The Emperor takes an oath to form a deliberative Assembly.—He proceeds to Ozaka, and holds naval and military Reviews.　127
Chapter IX. 1868.—Difficulties of New Government as to foreign policy, which they are obliged to favour.—Original Programme: 1. To restore governing power to Mikado. 2. To expel foreigners.—New Government existed through sacred name of Mikado.　130
Chapter X. 1868.—Keiki retires to Uyeno.—Advance of Imperialists to Yedo.—Ultimatum accepted by Keiki, who leaves for Mito.—Temporary disappearance of ex-Shogun's Fleet.—Warlike Petition of Aidzu.—Memorial of Sendai.　135
Chapter XI. 1868.—Arrival of Higashi Kuze and Prince of Hizen at Yokohama, to take charge of the Port.—Presentation of Letter of Credence from the Queen to the Mikado.—Celebration of the Queen's Birthday.—Return of Emperor to Kioto.　140
Chapter XII. 1868.—Ordinance against evil sect, called Christian.—Protest of Representatives.—Arguments of Japanese.—Proclamation committing over 4000 Christians to charge of Daimios.—Opinions of Kido.—120 taken away from Urakami in a Steamer.　142
Chapter XIII. 1868.—Confederacy of Northern Clans.—Skirmishes at different points.—Sanjo arrives as Kansasshi.—Tayasu Kamenoske made head of the Tokugawa Clan.—Its discontent respecting Revenue of Clan.—Shogitai seize Rinnoji no Miya in Uyeno.—Their lawless proceedings.—Attack upon them in Uyeno.—Their defeat, and burning of the Main Temple.—Revenue fixed at 700,000 koku.—Improved state of Yedo.—Keiki removes to Sumpu.—Coalition of Northern Daimios.—Serious operations against the Rebels.—Attack on Wakamatsu, and Capitulation of Aidzu.—End of Civil War.　148
Chapter XIV. 1868.—Insult to Herr von Brandt in Yokohama by Retainers of Higashi Kuze.—Apology obtained.—Institution of Imperial Fete-day, and change of Chronological Period.—Arrival of the Emperor in Yedo, now Tokio or Tokei.　158
Chapter XV. 1868.—Ex-Shogun's Fleet leaves Yedo Bay under Enomoto Kamajiro.—Captain Brunet and other Frenchmen join the Expedition, which proceeds to Sendai, and thence to Yezo.—Flight of Hakodate Officials.—Rebels take possession.—English and French Ships sent to Hakodate.　162
Chapter XVI. 1869.—Opening of City of Yedo and Port of Niigata.—Representatives received by Mikado.—Punishment of rebellious Nobles.—Emperor goes on board a Ship of War.—Returns to Kioto, and is married.—Withdrawal of Neutrality Proclamations.—Ram Stonewall handed over.—Murder of Yokoi Heishiro.—Iwakura resigns Office of Prime Minister.—Retains Power.　167
Chapter XVII. 1869.—Enomoto takes Matsumae and Esashi.—Wreck of Kayo Maru.—Proclamation of Republic.—Imperial Fleet sets sail.—Attempt to cut out Stonewall in Miako Bay.—Rendezvous in Awomori Bay.—Consuls and Foreign residents conveyed thither.—Operations against Rebels ending in retaking of Esashi, Matsumae, and Hakodate.—Submission of Rebels.—French Officers sent as Prisoners to Saigon.　173
Chapter XVIII. 1869.—Necessity of a strong Central Government.—Daimios offer up lists of Lands and Men to Emperor.—Opening of so-called Parliament.—Return of Emperor to Yedo.—Obstructive conduct of Shimpei.—Insults to British subjects on Tokaido.—Difficulty of ascertaining facts.—Apology ultimately made.—Crisis over.—Terms Daimio and Kuge abolished.—Ex-Daimios Governors of Clans.—Reasons of change being effected without serious opposition.　180
Chapter XIX. 1869.—Visit of Duke of Edinburgh.—Received in public and private audience by Mikado.—Murder of Omura Masujiro.—Notification as to attacks on Foreigners.—Arrival of Austrian Embassy, and conclusion of Treaty.—Keiki, Aidzu, &c., pardoned.—Arrival of Empress in Yedo.—Buddhism summarily abolished in Satsuma.　195
Chapter XX. 1870.—Results of two preceding years.—Persecution and deportation of Native Christians at Urakami.—Protests of Representatives, and Conference with members of Government.—Condition of deported Christians.—Cruelty in Kaga.—Mr. Troup's Mission.—Second attempt at a Parliament.—Its failure.—Discontent, especially in Satsuma Clan.—Suicide of Yokoyama Shotaro.—His Memorial.—Satsuma Troops return home.—Local disturbances in different places.—Evidence of startling change.—Japan becomes attracted to Western civilization.　205
Chapter XXI. 1871.—Mission of Iwakura to Kagoshima.—Object to cause the three Clans to rally round the Throne.—Its success.—An Imperial Army to be formed.—Revolutionary proceedings in Kiushiu.—Plots of Kiheitai.—Disturbances in Matsushiro han and Nakano ken.　227
Chapter XXII. 1871.—Murderous attack on Messrs. Dallas and Ring.—Punishment of Assassins.—Confusion of Laws.—Murder of Hirozawa Hioske.—Extensive conspiracy.—Two ex-Kuges the nominal Heads.—Capital and other punishments awarded.—Anti-foreign cry again heard.—Opening of Mint.—Sir H. Parkes's farewell audiences.　235
Chapter XXIII. 1871.—Anti-foreign policy abandoned by high Officials of Clans.—Two parties, Radical and Conservative.—Between them a number of disaffected. Exodus of Japanese to foreign countries.—Its danger.—Students lately recalled.—Arrival of Chihanji and families in Yedo.—Necessity of turning han into ken.—Newspaper called Shimbun Zasshi started in Yedo.—Contents of first number.—Memorials from han and Samurai, and from Chiji.　250
Chapter XXIV. 1871.—Readjustment of the Government.—Chiji of Chikuzen dismissed, owing to forgery of Paper-money in his Clan.—Startling innovation of appointment of Arisugawa no Miya in his place.—Punishments of the Culprits.—Further reforms in the Administration.　267
Chapter XXV. 1871.—Niigata.—Murderous attack on Mr. E. H. King.　270
Chapter XXVI. 1871.—Conversion of han into ken.—Confidence of Government in success of measure.—Ex-Daimios accept altered position, and enjoy their liberty.—Opposition in Geishiu, &c., to departure of former Princes.—Ex-Chiji of Awa assumes debt of former Clan.—Leaves for Europe with Wife.—Question of future of Samurai.—Plans suggested. Government scheme in 1873.—Origin of the Samurai, and of their Pensions.—Reasons for Government scheme to extinguish the Pensions.—Proclamation permitting Samurai to lay down their Swords.—Difficulty respecting local currencies.—Officials of one ken were gradually appointed to another.—Number of koku in new ken.—Emperor gradually emerges from retirement.—Audience of General Capron.—Emperor drives in an open Carriage to Hamagoten.—Signs of obeisance to his Majesty no longer required.—Nobles permitted to intermarry with ordinary people, and take female members of family abroad.—Abolition of Eta and Hinin.　276
Chapter XXVII. 1871.—Change in face of Yedo.—Further change in Constitution.—The Sei-In and Sa-In.—Pamphlet advocating Christianity.—Sudden removal of Native Christians to Saga.—Restored to their Homes.　297
Chapter XXVIII. 1871.—Idea of an Embassy to Treaty Powers—Its ostensible Object.—First intention to appoint one Ambassador.—Four Associate Ambassadors subsequently appointed, and a host of other Officials.—Supposed failure of Objects.—Letter of Credence to U. S. President.—Real object probably abolition of Extra-territoriality Clause.—Foreign Lawyers engaged.—Code to be drawn up.—Not sufficient for abolition of the Clause.—Cruelty in criminal procedure.—Brutal conduct of Yedo Police.—Harm of indiscriminate praise of Japan.—Steady progress required.　305
Appendix I. Education.　317
Appendix II. Morality and Decency.　332
Appendix III. Geography.　335

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WENCKSTERN I, p. 94. CORDIER, col. 617. TOYO BUNKO, p. 80. NIPPONALIA I, 537. BLUM I, 13.