London And China Telegraph in London, Middlesex

Treaty and trade notes from Meiji era Japan

The issue reports political crackdowns with meetings banned and cabinet reshuffles likely. It outlines ratification of the Shimonoseki peace, the Imperial Rescript affirming peace and renouncing Feng Tian, and commentary on foreign powers urging restraint. Trade figures for April show exports and imports across Yokohama Kobe Osaka Nagasaki Hakodate and other ports, with customs receipts.