471　Black, John Reddie　(1827-1880)
Young Japan.1880-1881. 2 vols.

YOUNG JAPAN. YOKOHAMA AND YEDO. A NARRATIVE OF THE SETTLEMENT AND THE CITY FROM THE SIGNING OF THE TREATIES IN 1858, TO THE CLOSE OF THE YEAR 1879. WITH A GLANCE AT THE PROGRESS OF JAPAN DURING A PERIOD OF TWENTY-ONE YEARS. BY JOHN R. BLACK, Formerly Editor of the Japan Herald,' and of the Japan Gazette; Editor of the Far-East,' Illustrated Monthly Magazine. Also the Proprietor and Editor of the Nisshin Shinjishi'—the first Newspaper, (worthy of the name), ever published in the native language in Japan. IN TWO VOLUMES. VOL. 1 [-II].
LONDON, TRUBNER & Co. Yokohama, Kelly & Co. 1880 [-1881]. (All Rights reserved.)
VOL. 1. viii p., p. [v]-xiv, 418 p. 25 cm.
VOL. II. xiv, 522 p. 25 cm.

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VOL. 1.
CONTENTS.
PRELIMINARY CHAPTER. Introductory.—Japan as it appears to a superficial observer now.—Very different twenty-one years ago.—Where is the difference?—The Imperial Dynasty.—Jinmu Tenno.—Antoku Tenno.—Commencement of the Modern History of Japan.—The dual system of Government.—The Emperor's supremacy never questioned.—The Tycoon, Sei-i Tai Shogun.—Yoritomo.—Kamakura.—Complete isolation of the Mikado: and Government by the Military Chief.—Efforts of Mikado to recover his authority.—Temporary success of Godaigo.—Ashikaga Taka-uji.—Ota Nobunaga.—Taico Sama.—Iyeyas' founder of the last dynasty of Shoguns.—Japan open to foreigners from 1542 to 1637.—Finally closed to all but the Dutch Factory at Nagasaki.—The Kuge, or Court Nobles.—The Daimios.—Kokushiu, Fudai and Tozama.—Hatamotos.—The Samurai.—The common people.—The Government at a glance.　1-12
CHAPTER I. The Majority of foreign intercourse with Japan.—Arrival of Lord Elgin to make a treaty for England.—Commodore Perry's U. S. Treaty.—Followed by others.—The treaties, though peacefully obtained, effected by intimidation.—Lord Elgin's Mission.—Arrival of Mr. Alcock, H. B. M. Envoy.—Tozenji.—Kanagawa.—Dispute between Japanese and foreign representatives as to site of the settlement.—Practically settled by the Merchants.—Yokohama, old and new.—Respective capabilities of the two ports.　13-29
CHAPTER II. The British Minister's first three difficulties.—The locality of the settlement.—Attempts to prevent free use of the Tokaido.—The currency question.—Mr. Alcock's own record of the opening day.—Completeness of arrangements made by Government.—The Receipt of Custom.—Curio street.—Attempted purchases.—Disappointment and its cause.—Ingenious if not fair.—Relative value of gold and silver.—Japanese wide-awake but mistaken.—Silver and copper coin.—Japanese first year's experience of foreigners not encouraging.—Efflux of gold.—Assimilation of values to those of other countries.　30-37
CHAPTER III. Distaste for foreign intercourse.—The first assassinations.—The mission of Count Mouravieff Amoorsky.—His large retinue.—Three Russians murdered.—Butchery.—No previous apprehensions of such attacks.—Rudeness of samurai.—Apology.—Probable motives—Greed of foreigners.—Effect on the Japanese mind.—Another cold-blooded murder.—Destruction of the Tycoon's palace in Yedo.—Gloomy aspect of affairs.—Not shared by all—Noble aspirations of the Japanese.　38-44
CHAPTER V. More disasters.—Great fire in Yokohama.—Earthquake.—Murder of Mr. Alcock's interpreter Dankitchi.—Demand among Japanese for firearms.—Destruction of French Legation by fire.—Pleasant rumours and prospects.—Two Dutch captains cut down.—Crowning catastrophe.—The assassination of the Regent.　45-52
CHAPTER VI. More attacks.—The case of Mr. Moss.—His trial and sentence.—Mr. Alcock alters the sentence.—Result.—Fire at English Legation.—Apprehensions.—Ronin.—Relations of daimios and their retainers.—The Government powerless.—Meeting of foreign representatives.—Resolve to retire from Yedo.—Murder of Mr. Heusken.—Suicide of Oribe-no-Kami.　53-57
CHAPTER VII. Ministers, Mr. Harris excepted, leave Yedo—Effect upon the government.—Invitation to return.—Mr. Alcock visits Nagasaki.—Returns overland to Yokohama and Yedo.—Mr. Olyphant.—Attack on British Legation.—Officers wounded.—Ronins in possession.—Mr. J. F. Lowder.—Mr. Macdonald.　58-62
CHAPTER VIII. Enquiry as to attack on British Legation.—Paper found on one of the ronin.—Subsequent report.—Failure of the enterprise. Hara-kiri —Japanese code of honour.—Foreign Legation Guards.—Necessity for a naval force within reach of Japan.—Mr. de Witt refuses to reside in Yedo.—More bloodshed.—The governor of Yedo.—Request to Consuls resident in Kanagawa to remove to Yokohama.—Facts and rumours.　63-68
CHAPTER IX. Inability of Government to protect foreigners.—Government anxiety as to opening Yedo.—Closer relations.—Proposals to defer the opening of Yedo, Hiogo, Osaka and Niigata.—Autographic letter from Tycoon to the Queen.—Mr. Olyphant its bearer.—Embassy to treaty powers determined on.—Establishment of the Japan Herald.—Japanese Embassy leaves for Europe.—Its results.—Dedication of Roman Catholic church, Yokohama.—English Church.—Attempted closing of the Tokaido to foreigners—Mr. Alcock's action.—Conflagrations.—Water supply.—Land rental.—Progress of trade.—Imports.—The Dutch Consul and the Customs.　69-75
CHAPTER X. Assault on Ando Tsushima-no-Kami.—Yokohama residents demand Municipal Government.—Newspaper Correspondence.—Prospects of improvement.—Japanese intolerance.—Water scheme for Yokohama.—Mr. Alcock leaves for England.—Foreigners on the opening of the Ports.—Their mistaken views.—French and English Ministers defer the opening.—The English Notification.—Portuguese treaty ratified.—Municipal committee formed.—Arrival of new U. S. Minister and Consul.—Mr. Townsend Harris.　76-90
CHAPTER XI. Amusements of foreigners.—Races.—Indication of Japanese desire for progress.— Establishment of a college in Yedo for foreign languages, history, science, &c.—News received of postponement of opening the treaty ports.—Dissatisfaction.—Arrival of Lieut.-Colonel St. John Neale.—Offer of Governor of Kanagawa to allot Bluff land for foreigners' residences.—Rejection on plea of its being too limited.—Murder of two Marines at H. B. M.'s Legation, Yedo.—Real desire of Japanese Government to protect foreigners—Thwarted by disaffected daimios, ronins, &c.—Casualties endured by themselves in our cause.—Constant bloodshed.—Foreigners, ignorant of the real facts, had grounds for discrediting statements made to them.—Marriage of the Shogun to the sister of the Mikado.—Mission of Ohara as special Envoy from the Mikado to the Shogun.—Accompanied by Shimadzu Saburo, father of prince Satsuma.—Doubts as to Shimadzu's animosity against foreigners.—Incident at Himeji—ronins demand his leadership in the expulsion of foreigners.　91-99
INTERPOLATORY CHAPTER. Reason for this interpolation.—The Daimio of Satsuma.—Shimadzu Saburo.—His son adopted, and himself appointed Guardian of the state.—Active in Public Affairs.—Scheme for the unification of the empire under the Mikado, and the advancement of Satsuma.—Visits Kioto....Proclamation before leaving Kagoshima.—Jealousy of Daimios.—His firmness—Proffered co-operation of ronins in attacking foreigners.—His reply.—Agrees to send messengers to them at Fushimi.—Their determination.—The interview.—Brave conduct of Satsuma men.—Its results.—Saburo proceeds with his plans: and is sent by the Mikado with a nobleman of the Imperial Court, on a mission to Yedo.　100-110
CHAPTER XII. Japanese officials wish to trade with foreign countries—Purchase of barque Armistice.—Yokohama municipality languishes.—Consuls willing to delegate to it certain powers.—Measles epidemic in Yedo.—General exaggeration in Japanese statistics.—Sanitary state of Yokohama—Filthy canals intersecting the Native town.—General cleanliness of the people.—Public tubbing.—Native bath-houses.—Simplicity of Japanese life.—The toilet.—Golden lacquer.—Field work.—Mountebanks.—Priests.—Kagura.—Firemen.　111-123
CHAPTER XIII. The sad tale must be told.—Shimadzu Saburo's threat to murder foreigners.—Doubts as to its truth.—If true, probable reason.—The murder of Mr. Richardson.—Mrs. Borrodaile's statement; Mr. Clarke's and Mr. Marshall's evidence.—Unchallenged until 1875.—The Satsuma version.—Effect on the residents on the news reaching the settlement.—Colonel Neale and the mounted escort.—H. B. M.'s Consul takes the escort without orders.—The body of Mr. Richardson found; and statement of Japanese on the spot, respecting his actual death.—Colonel Neale the only person who kept within the bounds of prudence.—The body conveyed to Kanagawa.—Meeting of the residents.—Resolutions passed.—Deputation to Admiral Kuper on board H. M. S. Euryalus.—Also to captains of French and Dutch men-of-war.—And to Colonel Neale.—Meeting at the French Minister's house.—Colonel Neale's refusal to act as proposed by the residents.—Approval of his conduct by his Government, and subsequently by his countrymen.—Original condemnation of it by all foreigners and by the press.—Probable results of immediate action.—Colonel Neale's prompt communication with the Japanese Government.—Perplexity of Yedo Government.　124-144
CHAPTER XIV. State of public feeling in Yokohama.—Enrolment of a volunteer corps.—Meeting of landrenters.—Autumn race meeting.—Terrible visitation of cholera in Yedo and Yokohama.—No foreigners attacked by it.—Attractions to Japan.—Change among the Japanese at the open ports.—Injudicious familiarity.—Still much that was agreeable preserved.—The samurai or military class.—their privileges; prohibition from any but special occupations; officials selected from them; their idleness; conceit; code of honour.—Remark of a daimio to Sir Rutherford Alcock on this point.—Japan no paradise before opened to foreigners.—On the subject of foreign intercourse samurai generally adopted the views of their prince.—Shogun obliged to place a large guard for the protection of foreigners.—The dangerous class.—Incident in Tokio in 1872, and conversation with an official.　145-157
CHAPTER XV. Ohara's mission.—Various reasons assigned for Shimadzu Saburo accompanying it. Abolition of enforced residence of the daimios in Yedo.—Exodus of daimios, their families and retainers from the city.—The consequent effect on the capital.—Doings of the ronins.—The ex-Prince of Tosa arrives in Kioto.—Sat-cho-to.—Two later missions from the Mikado to the Tycoon.—Tycoon resolves to comply with the order to visit Kioto—Agitation among foreign residents kept up by flying rumours.—Consular notification.—Indignation of foreigners.—Great changes that have taken place on the Tokaido—now deserted in consequence of the construction of a railway between Yokohama and Yedo.—Picture of it as it was in 1863.—Description of it as seen by Koempffer two centuries ago.　158-172
CHAPTER XVI. Rumour, at the commencement of 1863, that the ronins intended to slay all the foreign representatives.—Preventive measures.—Rumour proves to be false.—Another request of the Governor of Kanagawa that foreigners should avoid the Tokaido.—Burning of the British Legation building at Go-ten-Yama, Yedo, and a lengthened detail of the circumstances that led to it.—Those who now judge their countrymen who passed through those times should put themselves in their place.—Knowledge now attained not then existing.—What foreigners did know.—Facts as they appeared before them had alone to be considered.—As a rule foreigners were quiet and well-conducted; and most favourably disposed towards the country and people of Japan.—The true nature of the government begins to reveal itself.—The Tycoon no emperor, but yet a real potentate.—Combination of circumstances that led to his downfall.　173-185
CHAPTER XVII. The protection of the Mikado.—Competitive examinations.—Anxiety of the government.—Daimios encouraged to purchase steamers.—Provision for protecting the foreign settlement.—Admiral Kuper arrives with a squadron.—Yokohama harbour well filled with foreign men-of-war.—Shimadzu Saburo's report of the Richardson episode calls forth the approval of the Mikado.—Clamour of ronins at Kioto for expulsion of foreigners.—Satsuma placed in charge of Go-ten-Yama.—Colonel Neale receives replies from his government to his dispatches on the subject of the Richardson murder.—The Tycoon's hurried departure for Kioto.—Colonel Neale sends in his note to the Japanese Ministers for Foreign Affairs, with the demands of the English Government.—Extracts from the note.—Twenty days ultimatum expand into many weeks.—Tycoon arrives at Kioto.—Intense excitement in Kioto and Yokohama.—Many natives leave Yokohama.—The American Legation in Yedo burnt.—Ruse by which the U. S. Minister was induced to leave Yedo, and the U. S. Consul to quit Kanagawa.—Japanese evidently trying to carry out the orders from Kioto.—Court deliberations: and appointment of a day for the expulsion of foreigners and closing of Yokohama.—Intimation from the Governor of Kanagawa to the consuls, that extra precautions being necessary, more guards would be employed and a strong detachment posted on the Eastern Hatoba.—This last objected to.—In spite of delays negotiations continue and the Government agrees to pay the indemnity demanded of them by the British Government, leaving Satsuma to be subsequently settled with.—A hitch.—Correspondence.—Satisfactory settlement—Fresh troubles.—Letter from Gorojiu Ogasawara to the foreign Ministers announcing determination of the Government to close the ports.—Reply.—The letter—sent under pressure. The Mikado always acted through the Tycoon.—The Tycoons not all puppets.—The Government's apology to Great Britain.—Assassination of Ane-no-Koji.　186-206
CHAPTER XVIII. More excitement.—The Choshiu forts and steamers fire upon foreign vessels in the Straits of Simonoseki.—Details of reprisals by the French, Dutch and American men-of-war. The Japanese navy in the year 1863.　207-219
CHAPTER XIX. Fire in the Oshiro, Yedo, and destruction of the Tycoon's palace.—The Tycoon returns to Yedo by sea.—Unpleasant episode at Kanasawa.—Charge brought in the English Consular Court and dismissed.—Changes among foreign officials.—The Yokohama contribution to the Lancashire Cotton famine relief fund.—Establishment of banks in Yokohama.—The close of the Satsuma episode.—Admiral Kuper to proceed to Kagoshima.—The Gorojiu now urge that no further delay should take place.—Departure of squadron.—The battle of Kagoshima.—The proceedings of the British Admiral misunderstood by Satsuma officials.—Damage suffered by Satsuma.—Effect of the battle on the clan.—Payment of all the demands of the British Government, and close of the Richardson episode.—Lieut. Colonel Neale's services rewarded by the Queen, and acknowledged by the public.　220-238
CHAPTER XX. Change of theme.—Out of bounds.'—Treaty limits.—Occasional transgressions.—A trip across the gulf of Yedo in search of scenery and game.—First effect on the natives on seeing foreigners.—Difficulties.—Surmounted.—The kind hearts of the people easily won.—Visit of officials.—The Yakunin's melted.—Subsequent civility and attention.—Return to settlement.　239-246
CHAPTER XXI. What is Japan like?—All who visited it charmed with it.—The Government and princes condemned but the country and people universally approved of.—Preparations made by Government for the reception of foreigners at opening of the port, a proof of the intention to act up to treaty engagements.—The Tycoon's power limited as against the most powerful daimios.—The court nobles join the disaffected daimios.—Their influence with the Mikado.—The youth of the Tycoon prevents vigourous action.—Endeavour to obey the Mikado to the letter only.—Official interference to business between Japanese and foreigners.—Silk to Yokohama restricted in quantity.—Silkworms eggs sale forbidden.—General Public meeting on the subject.—Letter to the Consuls.—Steps taken by the Consular board, and the reply from the Consuls to the merchants.　247-255
CHAPTER XXII. Meetings of the great daimios in Yedo and Kioto.—Report of one of them.—Rumour of the confinement of the Tycoon.—Ogasawara's expedition to release him.—Ogasawara advances to Fushimi, but finding the rumour to be untrue, returns to Osaka; is dismissed from the Gorojiu, and ordered to be confined in the Tycoon's castle.—Correspondence between the Tycoon's Government and the foreign representatives.—The French Minister's suggestions.—Distressing news from Osaka of the assassination of merchants:—Notices posted in Kioto and Osaka forbidding merchants to do business with foreigners.—Letter from the Ministers of Foreign Affairs to Dr. Winchester.—Amusements.—Bad news from Nagasaki.—Murder of Lieut. Camus.—Gorojiu expresses its regret to the French Minister.—Opening of the English Episcopal Church.—Another branch bank established.—Effects of the presence of the allied squadron.—Foreign sailors and Japanese.　256-266
CHAPTER XXIII. Another attempt to yield obedience to Kioto.—U. S. and Dutch Ministers, invited to meet Gorojiu, proceed to Yedo.—The interview.—Informed that foreigners must leave Yokohama and the port be closed, but that the letter sent by Ogasawara was retracted, and trade with Nagasaki and Hakodadi permitted.—Translation by Mr. Enslie of Japanese official documents.—Proposal of Japanese Government to erect fort at Benten.—Not permitted by foreign officials.—Choshiu and the Bakufu.—Proposal to Mikado that he head the army for the expulsion of foreigners.—Disgrace of Choshiu and the Court nobles.—Flight of the latter.—The Kioto palace gates—Suspicion of Choshiu's ambition.—Appeal on behalf of Choshiu.—The clan's attack on the palace.—Destruction of a great part of Kioto.—Government proposes another embassy to Europe.—Satisfactory rumours, unsatisfactory facts.—Ronins.—Japanese order ships from America and Europe.—Suicidal order of Government to prevent trade in Silkworm's seed.—State of parties in Japan.—Choshiu expected in Yedo to make submission.—Palace of Tycoon again burnt.—Money plentiful in Yokohama.—The Ichiboo exchange.—The naval force in harbour.—The United Service Club.—Municipal matters.—The Swiss embassy's exhibition.—Murder of a Portuguese by a British subject.—Recall of Mons. de Bellecourt.　267-280
CHAPTER XXIV. Hopeful dawn of 1864.—Interview between British Charge and Japanese officials.—Ominous hints.—Russian Envoy arrives—Ratifications exchanged.—Signature of Swiss treaty—Japanese Government fulfils promises made in Europe by the former Embassy—Departure of new Embassy for France—Yokohama personal changes—Liberality but want of public spirit in Eastern communities—Public Hospital—General salubrity of Yokohama.—Japanese and small-pox—Sanitary Committee—Trade.—The Japanese New Year.　281-292
CHAPTER XXV. Life in Yokohama.—Progress of trade.—Yokohama unfortunate in Municipal matters.—Fire.—Sir R. Alcock's return to Japan.—Lieut. Colonel Neale's departure—Scheme for iron floating dock.—French Hatoba completed.—Attack on Mr. Sutton of Nagasaki.—Foreign ministers call on the Tycoon's Government to destroy the Choshiu batteries and open the Inland Sea.—Communications with the Government.—Peace policy reported as prevalent at Kioto.—Satsuma and Silk.—Consular changes.—Arrival of M. Leon Roches, the new French Minister—Sir R. Alcock obtain's promise for a recreation ground.—Departure of M. de Bellecourt.—Arrival of Conqueror with Royal Marines, and Semiramis with French Fusiliers.—Return of Tycoon to Yedo.—Commercial.—Decided improvement of relations between Japanese and foreigners.　293-302
CHAPTER XXVI. Arrival of H. B. M.'s XX Regiment.—Ultimatum respecting Shimonoseki.—The Tycoon's difficulties.—Peace dispatches from Earl Russell arrive too late.—Japanese visit Europe for education:—Return of Ito Shiunske and Inouye Bunda.—Bearers of a letter to the prince of Choshiu from the foreign ministers.—Conveyed to their province on board H. M. S. Barossa and Cormorant.—Ill success.—The ineffectual appeal on behalf of Choshiu to the Mikado.—The attack on the palace.—Owari appointed Commander-in-chief to punish the clan.—Indignation against Choshiu in Yedo.—His yashikis burnt.—Sudden return of the envoys.—Their agreement with France not ratified—Departure of expedition against Shimonoseki.—Friendly intercourse between the foreign and native soldiers.—The battle of Shimonoseki.—Details.—Peace concluded.—The indemnity.—Alternatives proposed by foreigners and rejected by Japanese Government.—Sir R. Alcock ordered home to explain matters to the Foreign Office.　303-314
CHAPTER XXVII. The changes that have happened since the battle of Shimonoseki.—Effects of the battles of Kagoshima and Shimonoseki on the clans of Satsuma and Choshiu.—Bitterness of Choshiu against the Yedo Government.—The bravery and patriotism of the clan.—Adoption by Satsuma and Choshiu of foreign arms.—Desire of Tycoon to do the same, but unwillingness of many of his retainers to use them.—Present prejudice of fighting men in favour of the sword.—The sword and the rule that it should not be unsheathed except to shed blood.—A personal reminiscence.—One more proof of the deadly character of the sword.—Excursions of foreigners.　315-321
CHAPTER XXVIII. Kamakura.—Description and history.—Yoritomo its founder.—Yoritomo's descendants.—Hojo Yoshitoki.—Recapitulation of the foregoing—Yoritomo's successors, and end of the dynasty. Kamakura no longer the Governmental capital.　322-330
CHAPTER XXIX. Another tragedy.—Attack at Kamakura on Major Baldwin and Lieut. Bird.—Manner of the attack.—Consternation throughout the settlement.—Determination.—The funeral.—Justice.—The assassins caught and decapitated.—First doubts of foreigners as to the true culprits cleared up.—Shimidzu Seiji.—Proces Verbal.—Sentence.—Public exposure in the streets of Yokohama.—The execution ground.—The executioner.—The prisoner's demeanour.—His anathema against foreigners.—His death; and the exhibition of his head for three days.—Capture and decapitation of his miserable accomplice.—Fatal fracas in the Yoshiwara.—A Frenchman killed—but without malice prepense.　331-339
CHAPTER XXX. Proposal to establish a Chamber of Commerce.—Apparent need of such an institution.—Interference of Japanese officials in every transaction.—Visit of foreign representatives to Yedo has a salutary effect.—Yokohama and literary institutions.—Municipal.—Good feeling between the Japaneses and foreign troops.—Field day in presence of high functionaries native and foreign.—Another incident.—Japanese make the road by Homoku valley and Mississippi bay.—The Rifle Range.—Improved relations, and departure of Royal Marines.—Sir R. Alcock appointed ambassador to China.—Sir Harry Parkes to succeed him.—Report of determination of Tycoon to punish Choshiu, and of the latter to resist.　340-347
CHAPTER XXXI. Evidences of Japanese acceptance of a progress policy.— Incident that proved it to the author.—Proclamations of the Tycoon before starting for the West.—General proclamation.—Proclamation to the Gorojiu.—The Tycoon's passage through Kanagawa, as witnessed by foreigners.—Appeal of the Tycoon for supplies to defray the expenses of the present expedition.—Circumstances showing the test his retainers were put to in their sympathy with Choshiu.—Many plead sickness.—Matsudaira Idzu-no-Kami's reply and its effect.—Letter from a Colonel of Artillery in the army to his brother in Yedo.—Peril of Tycoon en route.—Plot for his assassinaton at Dzeze discovered.—One of the ringleaders executed in Yedo.　348-357
CHAPTER XXXII. Exclusively Municipal.　358-376
CHAPTER XXXIV. The Japan Times started.—Chamber of Commerce.—Yokohama Rifle Association and Tir National.—Yokohama enjoyments.—Ichiboo Exchange.—Arrival of H. M. S. Princess Royal.—Departure of Royal Marines, H. B. M. Supreme Court.—Close of the year 1865.　377-384
CHAPTER XXXV. Sir Harry Parkes, and his practical measures.—The ratification of the treaties the sine qua non.'—Accord between foreign representatives.—Trade benefits by the general accord.—Export of silkworm's seed, virtually the salvation of Italian silk enterprise.—Squadron ordered to Hiogo.—State embarkation of ministers.—Proceedings at Hiogo, Osaka and Kioto.—Visit of members of Gorojiu to the squadron.—Occupation of the officers of the Legations.—Ten days given for a final reply.—Excitement at Kioto.—Threats against the Tycoon and the Mikado.—Mikado requests that the squadron will leave Hiogo.—Disgraces two members of Gorojiu.—The foreign representatives remain firm.—Letter written to the Mikado by the Tycoon offering to resign, fortunately stopped.—In its stead, document prepared entreating the Mikado to give his sanction to the treaties.—The Tycoon sends troops to Kioto.—Mikado still unfavorable.—Tycoon proceeds to Kioto; orders apprehension of daimio's officers, and assembles representatives of daimios.—Excitement excessive.—Foreign Ministers hourly informed of passing events.—Still firm—Crisis at hand.—Final interview between the Gorojiu, and high officials of the Tycoon, with Hitotsubashi at their head, and the Mikado.—Their resolution.—Hitotsubashi's action.—The Mikado yields.—The treaties are ratified.—Instantaneous effect.—Letter of the Satsuma clan to the Mikado, protesting against the opening of Hiogo, and demanding to be placed in van of the army to oppose it.　385-395
CHAPTER XXXVI. Affairs in Yokohama.—Arrival of the Fusiyama.—Fire in Yedo.—Schools.—Native peculiarities.—Professor Risley.—Many useful schemes afloat.—General progress.　396-407
CHAPTER XXXVII. Proposal for a public garden.—Violent death of a French sailor and its consequences.—English and Japanese troops parade together.—Military arrivals and departures.—Death of Mr. John Macdonald.—Clemency towards a Japanese soldier.—Government permit Japanese subjects to visit foreign countries.　408-418
VOL. II.
CONTENTS.
CHAPTER I. Official announcement of Choshiu's submission.—Practically disproved.—Visit of Sir Harry Parkes and Admiral King to the Prince of Satsuma.—Also to the Prince of Uwajima.—Differing reports of the political situation from Nagasaki and Yedo.—Mismanagement of the Tycoon's forces.—Remonstrances against the action of the Government regarding Choshiu.　1-9
CHAPTER II. The Yokohama Race Club.—Ascent of Fusiyama.—The Duke D'Alencon.—The Italian Treaty.—Local incident.—Rice riots.—The Compradores and the uncurrent' Dollar difficulty.—Public meeting.—Establishment of the first Masonic Lodge in Yokohama.　10-16
CHAPTER III. The Great Fire in Yokohama.　17-26
CHAPTER IV. Death of the Tycoon Iyemochi.—Roundabout way of making it known. The cause of death.—His burial at Shiba.—Witnessed by but one foreigner.—Hitotsubashi's unwillingness to accept the office of Shogun.—Appeals to the Mikado for confidence and support.—Calls a council of Daimios, and lays his plans before them.—Hitotsubashi entitled to sympathy.—He initiates many reforms, and imparts energy to the proceedings of the Government.—Japanese students at foreign Universities.—Visit of Inabe Mino-no-Kami to Yokohama.—The new Tycoon despatches an embassy to Russia.—Legalisation of rice purchases from foreigners.—Intention of the Tycoon to establish Legations at foreign Courts.　27-53
CHAPTER V. Death of Kommei Tenno.—Public fears.—The mourning.—Accession of the present Emperor.—The brother of the Tycoon accredited as his representative at the Exposition Universelle in Paris.—The Tycoon invites the foreign Ministers to Osaka.—The Ministers' departure for Osaka and their gratifying reception.—The Tycoon himself the originator of the pleasant existing intercourse between Japanese and foreigners.—Danish treaty signed.—Sir Harry Parkes obstructed by a drunken Samurai.—A drunken French sailor killed in Yokohama.—Arrival of the first P. M. S. S. Co.'s steamer, from San Francisco.—Benefits to Yokohama.—American enterprise.　35-48
CHAPTER VI. Yeso.—The Ainos.—Excursion of foreigners into the Aino districts and desecration of graves.—A second expedition, and further robbery of an Aino cemetery.—Complaint by the Ainos to the Governor of Hakodadi.—Demand of the Governor on the British Consul, for restitution of skulls and bones taken and the punishment of the offenders.—Trial and acquittal of the accused.—The Governor appeals. New trial.—The French Minister's remonstrance with the Japanese Government on account of the desecration of the graves of French soldiers.—Government demand satisfaction for the Yeso outrage, from the English Minister.—The culprits punished.—Final settlement with the Ainos.　49-56
CHAPTER VII. Visit of Admiral King to Chikuzen.—And of M. Leon Roches to the Tycoon.—Foreigners obstructed on the Tokaido.—The Government apologise, and reprimand the Yakunins.—The Bankoku Shinbunshi.'—Notification from the Governor of Kanagawa that coolies in Yokohama should be clothed.　57-63
CHAPTER VIII. Approaching opening of the new Ports.—A Proviso accounts for their not being opened earlier.—Discussions as to the probabilities of trade in connection with them.—The Rules for the New Settlement satisfactory.　63-68
CHAPTER IX. Arrival of the Kaiyo-Maru.—San Francisco capitalists seek investments in Japan.—Gas for Yokohama.—A foreigner, who was clearly in the wrong, stabbed by a Samurai, at Nagasaki.—Missionaries.—Brown's Colloquial Japanese. Hepburn's Dictionary.—Present of Arab horses from the Emperor Napoleon to the Tycoon.—Unpleasant incident at Negishi.　69-74
CHAPTER X. Unfounded report.—Benefits of foreign commerce.—The Canal.—Japanese probity.—Bluff lands.—Obstruction offered to two foreigners by a Samurai in Yedo.—The Ainos.—Russian settlement in Saghalien.—The Japanese in Saghalien.—Travelling in Saghalien.—Unsuccessful issue of the Japanese embassy to Russia.—Sir Harry Parkes visits Tosa.—The unpleasant object of his visit.—Murder of two English sailors at Nagasaki, by Tosa men.—The assassins not captured, but the Governor of Nagasaki disgraced.—Loss of the P. & O. steamer Singapore.　75-86
CHAPTER XI. Establishment of the Japan Gazette.—Ascent of Fusiyama by Sir Harry and Lady Parkes.—Tragedy in Yokohama.—Rumours of Hitotsubashi's abdication.—Confidence as to the opening of the Ports.—Extent of proposed Settlements.—Certain Osaka merchants privileged to wear two swords.—The Japan of 1867 not that of 1858.—Resignation of the Tycoon.— Kinsei Shiriaku upon the subject.—The chief actors in the coming struggle.　87-95
CHAPTER XII. The Municipality resigned into the hands of the Japanese.—Mr. Dohmen appointed Municipal Director.—Absence of the begging fraternity.—Judicious care taken of the poor, by the Government.—Effect of the scarcity of Rice.—Loafers.—Successful efforts to reduce their numbers.—Home for the Poor.—The General Hospital.—Catastrophes in Nagasaki and Yokohama.—Yedo.—Arrangements for the residence of foreigners.—The Yedo Hotel.—Yedo swarming with robbers.—Departure of foreigners for the Inland Sea.　96-105
CHAPTER XIII. Opening of Hiogo and Osaka.—Early experiences of Settlers—Hitotsubashi leaves Kioto and arrives at Osaka.—Consequences.—Difficulty of his position.—The Prince of Aidzu.—Shimadzu Osumi-no-Kami's annoyance at the opening of Hiogo.—Intrigues against Hitotsubashi.—The foreign Ministers too strong to be interfered with.—Coup d'etat at Kioto.—Entire change in the Government.—Indignation of Hitotsubashi and his supporters.—Their deliberation and departure from Kioto.—Aidzu and Kuwana forbidden to re-enter Kioto.—Robbers in Yedo.—Great fight, and destruction of Satsuma's Yashiki in Yedo.—Escape of Samurai.—Naval duel off Mississippi Bay.—Japanese Naval operations in the Inland Sea against Satsuma.—Owari and Etchizen sent to Osaka to invite Hitotsubashi to return to Kioto, unaccompanied by his army.—Aidzu and others insist on their troops accompanying him.—The fatal result.—Battle of Fushimi.—Flight of Hitotsubashi to Yedo.—Foreign Ministers warned to provide for their own safety.—The castle visited by English officials.—French Marines mobbed and obliged to use their arms.—Departure of the foreign Ministers from Osaka—Proceedings in Hiogo.　106-121
CHAPTER XIV. Death by drowning of Rear Admiral Bell, U. S. N., his flag Lieutenant and ten Seamen in crossing Osaka Bar.—Danger of the English Admiral a few days before.—Funeral of the deceased.—Death of Mr. Myburgh.—H. B. M.'s Consul at Yokohama issues a Notification in consequence of the disturbances in Yedo, warning his countrymen to avoid long excursions into the country.　122-128
CHAPTER XV. A personal narrative by a former page of the late Tycoon.—His introduction to the Palace.—Iyemochi's kindness.—Presentation to and reception by Hitotsubashi.—Halcyon days.—The daily life of the Tycoon.—Excitement in Kioto before the opening of the Ports.—The Tycoon goes to Osaka.—The consequences.　129-141
CHAPTER XVI. The Ex-Tycoon arrives in Yedo.—The Miya, Commanding-in-chief enters Osaka in triumph.—Nature of his office.—Military advisers.—Saigo averse to force.—The force of events.—The Ex-Tycoon stripped of power.—An army under Arisugawa-no-Miya to proceed to the East, to enforce submission.—Southern clans acquiescent.—Matz'daira Bizen-no-Kami.—Attack on foreigners in Kobe by his troops.—Vigorous action of the foreign Ministers and forces.—Kobe in a state of siege.—Proclamation by the foreign representatives.—Emissaries from Satsuma.—Bad conduct of some foreign soldiers and sailors.—An envoy from the Mikado.—Satisfactory assurances.—End of the state of siege.—Capture, examination and release, of a party of Tosa's officers.—Second visit of the Mikado's Envoy with plan of Government.—Ito Shiunske Governor of Kobe.—Invitation of Ministers to an audience of the Mikado at Kioto.—Mr. Satow and Dr. Willis visit Kioto.—Osaka re-visited.—French Minister returns to Kobe with four men-of-war.—Sir Harry Parkes' influence strongly exerted in support of the new Government.—Sympathy of other Ministers and the communities with the Tycoonate.—Hara-kiri of Bizen's officer.　142-161
CHAPTER XVII. Another tragedy.—Intense hatred to foreigners.—The victims Frenchmen.—Admiral Ohier orders survey of coast between Osaka and Sakai.—H. I. M. S. Dupleix arrives to make the survey.—Guests of French Minister at Osaka attempt to visit Sakai.—Turned back by Tosa soldiers.—Steamlaunch of the Dupleix waiting at Sakai, attacked by Tosa men, and massacre of the Crew.—Action of the Captain of the Dupleix and of the French Minister.—The funeral of the victims.—Demands of M. Leon Roches on the Government acceded to.—Decapitation of the Assassins.　162-168
CHAPTER XVIII. Imperial amnesty.—Exceptions.—Yedo citizens' manifesto.—Arisugawa-no-Miya sets forth for Tokio.—Tycoon resolutely refuses to oppose the Mikado.—Retires to Uyeno. Appeals of Rinnoji-no-Miya, Katsu Awa-no-Kami and others, that the city of Yedo might be spared, complied with.—Mikado's Envoy enters Yedo, receives submission of Tokugawa, and proclaims the terms on which the city is unmolested.—Keiki retires to Mito, and subsequently to Sumpu.—Effects Tokugawa retainers.—Offer of a Yedo merchant to the Rinnoji-no-Miya.　169-175
CHAPTER XIX. The New Constitution.—Sosai, Gijo, Sanyo.—The eight departments.—Results of the demeanour of foreign Ministers at Kobe.—Memorial of Daimios to Daijokuan.—The reply. The Daimios set aside.—Okubo Ichizo.—His memorial to the Mikado.—Its result.—Foreign Ministers visit Kioto.—Fanatical attack on Sir Harry Parkes and his retinue.—Details.—Its consequences: Imperial proclamation against all who molest foreigners.—Audience of His Majesty the Mikado.—Return of Sir Harry Parkes to Kobe.—Execution of the assailants.—Swords presented by the Queen to Goto Shojiro and Nakai Kozo.　176-192
CHAPTER XX. Return of Ministers from the Inland Sea.—Opening of Yedo postponed.—Precautions in Yokohama against attack.—Arrival of H. B. M. 10th Regiment.—The Emperor's oath. Emperor visits Osaka.—Review of the Fleet.—Arrival of the Ironclad Stonewall.—Detained by the U. S. Minister to avoid infraction of neutrality.—The procession of the Mikado on his return to Kioto.　193-201
CHAPTER XXI. Ohara Saki-no-Jijiu arrives on naval affairs.—Petition of Tokugawa army and navy, as to the terms imposed on Keiki.—The Men-of-war remove from Yedo.—Letter of Yenomoto.—Annoyance of the Imperialists, and letter to Tayasu.—Aidzu's men and others form bands to oppose the Kuangun.—Otori Keis'ke at Utsonomiya.—The courage of both parties, and spirit of their Leaders.—Sanjo arrives in Yedo.— Kamenosuke made the head of Tokugawa family.—The Shogitai.—Rinnoji-no-Miya.—Battle at Uyeno.　202-210
CHAPTER XXII. The Tokugawa revenues confiscated.—Appropriation for the family.—Expedition against Aidzu.—Desperate fighting.—The Northern Confederation.—Its address as sent to foreign Ministers.—The Imperial reply. Deserters from the confederation placed in the van to attack Aidzu.—Aidzu's appeal to them, conveyed to the Kuges in charge, rejected by the military advisers.—Indignation of the clans Yonezawa and Sendai.—Murder of Serata.—Kuges take refuge in Akita.—The Rinnoji-no-Miya in Sendai.—The Mikado of the North.—Decree of the Confederation respectihg him.—The Ex-Tycoon retires to Sumpu.—The Tokugawa navy.—Departure from Yedo, and manifesto of its officers.—Renewed confidence and return of the deserting clans.—Reinforcements and brightened prospects of Imperialists.—The name of Yedo changed to Tokio.　211-224
CHAPTER XXIII. Purchase of the Hongkong Mint.—Base coin.—Paper money.—The difficult task of reconstruction of Government ably conducted by inexperienced men.—The common people took no part in the strife.—Reasons for the Imperial removal to Tokio—Current events connected with foreigners—The new Governors of Kanagawa.—Departure of H. E. M. Leon Roches and arrival of H. E. M. Outrey.—Indemnity to men permanently maimed at Kioto.—Municipal affairs in Yokohama.—Mr. Benson elected Municipal Director.—Conflict at Niigata.—Loss of H. M. S. Rattler.—Yokoska Dockyard.—Government obtains a loan from Oriental Bank. Serious incident at Osaka.—Review of British troops before Sir Harry Parkes and Sanjo Dainagon on the Mikado's birthday.—Presentation of sword to Nakai Kozo.—Swedish treaty signed.—The Mikado first visit to Tokio.　225-236
CHAPTER XXIV. Surrender of Aidzu.—End of Rebellion.—Descent of Tokugawa fleet on Yeso.—Hakodate and other places taken.—Loss of the Kaiyo Maru.—Government orders Kamenos'ke to put a stop to the operations in Yeso.—Keiki's offer to lead the expedition rejected.—Rejoicings in Hakodate.—The elected officials.—Memorial from the Clansmen presented by foreign officers, and rejected by Government.—The Northern Daimios summoned to Tokio.—Rinnoji-no-Miya ordered into retirement at Kioto.—Paper money.—Yedo and Niigata.　237-242
CHAPTER XXV. Yedo and Niigata opened.—Emperor receives all foreign Ministers and many foreign Officers.—Imperial clemency to all who had been in Rebellion.—His Majesty goes afloat for the first time.—Return to Kioto.—Letter of Sir H. Parkes to the English foreign office.—Japanese officials take Dr. Mats'moto out of a foreigner's house whilst a visitor.—Acknowledgement of their error and restitution.—Kinsats' made legal currency in Tokio.—Government fears as to Russia in Saghalien.—Neutrality proclamation withdrawn, and the Stonewall handed over to the Government. Daimios visit Yokohama.—Violence of Ronins in Kioto.—Murder of Yokoi Heishiro.—Abolition of Shitaniro.—Kido Jiunichiro.—His antecedents.—His scheme of Government centralization.—Obtains Choshiu's assent to his proposal that Daimios return their territories to the Emperor. Conference with Okubo.—The leading Daimios assent, and Kido draws up a memorial to the Emperor, which they sign and present.—A parliament assembled.—The result favourable.—Mikado's return to Tokio.—The Shimpei endeavour to dissuade him from leaving Kioto, and failing, accompany him to Tokio.—The Imperial message on opening Parliament.—Good effects of the discussions.—Close of the Yeso troubles.　243-264
CHAPTER XXVI. Abolition of the distinction between Kuges and Daimios.—All Kuazoku.'—Announcement of Sir H. Parkes of the intended visit of the Duke of Edingburgh.—Reply, placing O'Hama Goten at his disposal.—Discussion as to mode of reception.—Triumph of the onward party.—The Prince's arrival.—Levee at the British Legation.—Address of British residents.—H. R. H. at O'Hama Goten.—His gratifying visit to the Emperor.—Arisugawa-no-Miya visits the Galatea, and attends a ball at the English Legation.—Banquet to Admiral Sir H. Keppel.—The Duke leaves Japan.—Turbulence of the Shimpei.—Their return to Kioto. Murder of Omura Masujiro.—The Austro-Hungarian mission, and the treaty.—Old times contrasted with New.—H. E. Mr. De Long's speedy audience with the Mikado.—The Mikado presents his autograph to the Duke of Edinburgh.—Writes an autograph letter to the Emperor of Austria.—The Empress arrives in Tokio.—Local matter.—Death and casualities.—Mr. Brunton and the Lighthouse Department.—Yokohama improvements.—Railways and Telegraphs.—Mr. Lay arranges a Foreign Loan for the Japanese Government.　265-279
CHAPTER XXVII. Events begin to flow smoothly.—The Telegraph opened.—Mr. Lay's position.—He engages Engineers, and the Railway is commenced.—Mr. Lay's difficulty.—He places the Loan on the Stock Exchange.—The consequences.—Yokohama improvements.—The English flying Squadron.—Fatal collision between the Bombay and Oneida.—Court of enquiry.—The Government persecution of Buddhists and native Christians.—Remonstrances of the foreign Ministers not a first successful.—First land sale at Tskiji.—The Bluff Gardens, Yokohama.—A sign of the times.—Boiler explosion on board the City of Yedo.—The Satsuma band.—Disagreement between the French and North German Ministers.—Review of troops by the Mikado.—Emperors' relatives visit foreign countries.—Incompetency of Daimios.—Discontent shows itself among the Samurai.—Some of them turn Merchants and farmers.—Marked transition and advance.　280-296
CHAPTER XXVIII. Concert for the French wounded.—Rival of companies.—Mr. Hannen arrives as A. A. J. of H. B. M. Supreme Court. Murder of Hirosawa Sangi.—Imperial Envoy sent to Kagoshima.—Iwakura's commissions.—The Mikado's letter to Shimadzu Saburo.—His reply.—Opening of Yokoska dockyard and Arsenal.—Their cost.—Opening of the Mint.—The corrency tampered with.—Niboo-Kin.—Description of the Mint.—The opening ceremonies.—Post offices established.　297-308
CHAPTER XXIX. The Shinbun Zasshi.—The Empress, the patroness of female industry and education.—Japanese officials and Sericulture.—Sundry visits to the Silk districts.—Officials encourage the Silk industry.—M. Brunat and the Tomioka filature.—Jinrikishas.—Samurai of certain clans resign their privileges and become Heimin.—Restlessness in the Government.—Hosokawa resigns his office of Chiji, and suggests constitutional modifications.—Saigo Kitchinosuke made a Sangi.—Probable reasons.—Itagaki Sangi.—Saigo's early history.—Goto Shojiro.—Conversion of Han into Ken. Certain Samurai request permission to discontinue wearing swords. Imperial commission on Constitutional Law.—The objectionable clauses in the treaties.—Notice given by the Japanese Government of their wish to revise the treaties.—Their uncertain laws a bar to their wishes.—Determination to amend their legal and judicial system.—And to send an embassy to all the treaty powers.　309-323
CHAPTER XXX. Attack on Messrs. Dallas and Ring.—The punishment of the culprits.—Mr. De Long presents his credentials as U. S. Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary.—Three remarkable proclamations.—The Yetas.—A Japanese philanthropist.—The Kaitakushi.—Appointment of General Capron.—Colonization in Yezo.—Horticulture, &c., in the neighbourhood of Tokio.—Disastrous typhoon in the Inland Sea.—Departure of the 10th Regiment and arrival of Royal Marines.—Healthful season.—First trips on the Railway.—Visit of Kobe Athletic club to Yokohama.—Drs. Mueller and Hoffmann arrive and establish Dai-Biyo-In.—Changes of the Governors of Yokohama.—Mutsu.—Oye Taku.—The Mikado receives foreign employees.　324-333
CHAPTER XXXI. Marco Polo's golden reports.—Illusion dispelled.—The vision of wealth in Japan excites Kublai Khan to seek its conquest, and Columbus its discovery.—Portuguese and Dutch Traders.—Large receipts in gold.—The Island of Sado.—Its gold mines.—Mr. Gower appointed to superintend them.—Reason of their non-remunerative working.—Russia and Saghalien.—Prison discipline in Japan.—Commissioners sent to Hongkong and Singapore to enquire into the prison system.—Dr. Newton, Lock Hospital and Vaccination.—His death.—The approaching revision of the treaties.—Japanese resolve to send an embassy to the treaty powers.—Iwakura its chief.—His assistants.—The antecedents of Iwakura.—The departure of the embassy.　334-346
CHAPTER XXXII. Imperial visit to Yokosuka.—Festival of Dai-jo-Ye.—Great conflagration in Tokio-Nishi Honganji.—The Government and the foreign claims upon the Hans.—Christians set free.—Austrian ambassador invites Japan to take part in the Vienna Exhibition of 1873.—Commission appointed.—The collection exhibited before departure.—Exhibition at Kioto.—Foreigners allowed to visit Kioto.—Treaty between China and Japan.—Reported attempt to assassinate the Mikado.—Reception of the embassy in San Francisco.—The Mission's manifesto.　347-360
CHAPTER XXXIII. Heavy responsibilities of the Government.—Money wanted.—Foreign financial adviser engaged.—Yoshida Kiyomari.—Attempt to raise a loan in America a failure.—Difficulties experienced in Europe.—Ultimate success through the friendly offices of Sir Harry Parkes.—A guarantee required, obtained, and paid for.—The Japanese press.—Starting of the Nisshin Shin Jishi.—Its immediate effects.—Ignorance of the people as to newspapers.—The Mikado visits the South.—Shimadzu Hisamitz's plain-spoken address.—Umbrage of the Government.—The Emperor's return.—The Maria Luz affair.—Abolition of traffic in human servitude.　361-378
CHAPTER XXXIV. Yedo Exhibition.—Grave of Will Adams discovered.—Outbreak at Niigata.—Railway from Yokohama opened to Shinagawa.—Yezo colonization.—The Corean insults.—Burning of the P. M. S. S. America.—State opening of the Railway by the Mikado.—Asiatic Society of Japan.—Dr. Hepburn presents a bible to the Mikado.—Visit of H. I. H. the Grand Duke Alexis.—The Mikado visits the Russian Frigate.—Direct shipments of rice to England.—Edict on the fashion of wearing the hair.—The Japanese army.—General Yamagata.—The conscript rules.—Strength of the army.—The French military mission.—Imperial Marines.—The navy.　379-387
CHAPTER XXXV. The change in the calendar.—Reception of Ladies by the Empress.—Position of the Empress in Japan.—Improved intercourse due to the desire of a proper reception of the embassy abroad.—The Ladies of the Palace.—Troubles threatened in the provinces.—Demands of the people.—Education.—The new school plans.—Christians restored to their homes.—Peruvian Envoy arrives and a treaty concluded between Japan and Peru.　388-398
CHAPTER XXXVI. Soyeshima accredited Ambassador to China.—Outrage of Formosan savages on wrecked Liukiuans.—Relations of Liukiu to Japan.—The King of Liukiu's account of them.—Soyeshima at Peking.—Chinese Government sanctions the punishment of the Formosan savage tribes by Japan.　399-405
CHAPTER XXXVII. Exhibition in the palace, Kioto.—Mikado's palace in Tokio burnt.—Shimadzu Saburo arrives in Tokio.—His retainers. Shimadzu Sa-Daijin.—Inouye Bunda and the finances.—Okuma Okura-Kiyo.—The Duke of Genoa.—Criminal code modified.—Return of Iwakura's embassy.—Postal convention between Japan and America.—J. A. Bingham, U. S. Minister.—Corea, Formosa.—Change in the ministry.—The Portuguese Minister to Japan.—Sheep farming.—Imperial Engineering College.—German Asiatic Society.—Loss of the P. M. S. S. Ariel.—State visits of the Emperor and Empress.　406-410
CHAPTER XXXVIII. Destruction of Zojoji.—Attempted assassination of Iwakura. The culprits decapitated.—First scheme for capitalization of the incomes of Samurai.—Census.—Memorial to Sa In as to a representative assembly.—Yezo.—The Saga rebellion.—Its origin, suppression, and results.—Yeto Shimpei beheaded.—The Formosan Campaign.—The transit of Venus.　411-420
CHAPTER XXXIX. Formosa.—Juloong the freebooter.—China obtains possession and it is placed under the charge of the Viceroy of Fukien.—Northern Formosa Chinese territory.—Southern Formosa Still unsubdued.—Opposition to the expedition.—Appointments connected with it.—Charters effected and preparation made.—The Government designs.—The Savage tribes. The English Minister's influence in Japan.—Japanese habit of making indiscriminate enquiries of inexperienced persons, irritating to foreign Ministers.—Quotation from a Chinese document, showing that in 1867, Chinese disavowed the savage territory.—Embarassing obstructions.—Charter of the P. M. S. S. New York broken.—Departure of the first Jpanese troops.—Purchase of P. & O. S. Delta.—Mr. House on the qualities of the Japanese soldier.　421-445
CHAPTER XL. First effect of the Formosan expedition.—Abolition of Sa-In.—Establishment of Genro-In.—Tai-Shin In.—Muzzling the Press.—Increase of Newspapers and boldness of their utterances.—What led to the change in the press law.—Rigid censorship.—The press a means of employing the Shizoku.—The Shizoku as employers.—Saghalien ceded to Russia in exchange for the Kurile islands.—Native Steamship Companies.—The Mitsu Bishi.—The National Mail S. S. Company.—The Postal System and its rapid development.—Purchase of Pacific Mail S. S. Co.'s Steamers by the Mitsu Bishi Co.—Examination board.　446-456
CHAPTER XLI. Future of the Shizoku.—Retrospective.—Shimadzu Saburo; his influence and opposition to the Cabinet.—Restlessness of the Shizoku.—Attempt to conclude a treaty with Corea.—Opposition of the Coreans.—Measures adopted, and division of public opinion in Japan.　457-468
CHAPTER XLII. Special embassy to Corea.—Conclusion of a treaty with Corea. Wearing of swords forbidden.—Imperial progress to the North.—Arrival of a Corean Envoy.—His reception.—Discontent in Kiushiu.—Risings in the South.—Sumiye Jimbei.—Mayebara Issei assumes the lead.—Capture and execution of Mayebara Issei.—Capitalization of Pensions.—Public opinion on the matter.—Great advance in price of Silk.　464-472
CHAPTER XLIII. Reduction of the Land Tax.—Limitation of Local taxation.—Discontent among the farmers.—Alarming reports from Kiushiu.—Saigo, Field Marshal and Commander-in-chief.—Shimadzu Hisamitsu.—Death of the Author of Young Japan. 473-479
CHAPTER XLIV. The confession of Nakahara Hisao.—Outbreak of the rebellion.—Rebel leaders.—Arrest and degradation of Oyama Tsumayoshi.—First battle and death of Shinowara.—Reported overtures for a compromise.—Firmness of the Government.—Saigo Takamori and his influence.—Description of Saigo Takamori.—Beloved by the common people.—His defence.—Progress of the rebellion.—Hopelessness of the rebel cause.—Succession of Imperial victories.—Dispersion of the rebels and the flight of Saigo.—Supposed close of the war.—Sudden re-appearance of Saigo and Kirino at Kagoshima.—Renewed activity of the Imperialists.—Attack on the rebel position.—Defeat of the rebels, and death of Saigo and Kirino.—Close of the rebellion.—General view.　480-499

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