독립신문 (영문판)/1896년/4월/7일
Contents.
[편집]EDITORIAL.
LOCAL ITEMS.
OFFICIAL GAZETTE.
LATEST TELEGRAMS.
DIGEST OF DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN NEWS.
COMMUNICATIONS.
EXCHANGES.
The Independent
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History and Art.
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EDITORIAL.
[편집] The time seems to have come for the publication of a periodical in the interests of the Korean people. By the Korean people we do not mean merely the residents in Seoul and vicinity nor do we mean the more favored classes alone, but we include the whole people of every class and grade. To this end three things are necessary; first, that it shall be written in a character intelligible to the largest possible number; second, that it shall be put on the market at such a price that it shall be within the reach of the largest possible number; third, that it shall contain such matter as shall be for the best interests of the largest possible number.
To meet the first of these requirements it has been put in the native character called the on-mun, for the time is shortly coming, if it is not already here, when Koreans will cease to be ashamed of their native character, which for simplicity of construction and phonetic power compares favorably with the best alphabets in the world. Difficulty is experience by those not thoroughly acquainted with the on-mun from the fact that ordinarily there are no spaces between words. We therefore adopt the novel plan of introducing spaces, thus doing away with the main objection to its use. Vie make it biliteral because this will act as an incentive to English speaking Koreans to posh their knowledge of English for its own sake. An English page may also commend the paper to the patronage of those who have no other means of gaining accurate information in regard to the events which are transpiring in Korea. It hardly needs to be said that we have access to the best sources of information in the capital and will be in constant communication with the provinces.
To meet the second requirement we have so arranged the size of the sheet as to be able to put it on the market at a price which will make it unnecessary for anyone to forego its advantages because of inability to buy.
To meet the third requirement is a more difficult matter. What Korea needs is a unifying influence Now that the old order of things is passing away, society is in a state which might be described as intermediate between two forms of crystalization. The old combinations of forces have been broken up or are rapidly breaking up and they are seeking new affinities. The near future will probably decide the mode of rearrangement of the social forces.
It is at this moment when Korean society is in a plastic state that we deem it opportune to put out this sheet as an expression at least of our desire to do what can be done in a journalistic way to give Koreans a reliable account of the events that are transpiring, to give seasons for things that often seem to them unreasonable, to bring the capital and the provinces into greater harmony through a mutual understanding of each other´s needs. especially the need that each has of the other.
Our platform is Korea for the Koreans, clean politics, the cementing of foreign friendships, the gradual though steady development of Korean resources with Korean capital. as for as possible, under expert foreign tutelage, the speedy translation of foreign text books into Korean that the youth may have access to the great things of history, science, art, and religion without having to acquire a foreign tongue, and LONG LIFE TO HIS MAJESTY, THE KING.
LOCAL ITEMS.
[편집]Minister Min Yong Whan, attache Yun Chi He and Secretaries Kim Dik Yun and Kim Do Il left for Russia on the 1st inst.
It has become evident that the disturbances in the country are not the result of disaffection toward the government but are simply the excesses indulged in by lawless characters who take advantage of the present lack of strong central control, knowing that for the moment they will go unpunished. We could wish that they might take warning from the fate of similar attempts in the past and remember that sooner or later their sins will find them out. We decidedly refuse to believe that any large fraction of the country people are willing actors in these anarchical proceedings. The better informed Koreans in the Capital are this of opinion.
The Admiralty Court of Inquiry into the sinking of the Edgar pinnace at Chemulpo found that the launch was overladen and badly managed.
We learn with regret that a case of insubordination in the police force was condoned rattier than punished because the offender had been given his position by a powerful official. Such things tend to bring into discredit an otherwise effective force.
The promptness with which the governor of Ha Ju was dismissed from his office when evidence of his malfeasance was forthcoming tends, insofar, to disprove the charge of inactivity which has been made against the present government.
At the Easter service in the Union Church, Hon J.M.B. Sill, U.S. Minister delivered an able address. The children rendered some Easter music very prettily. The altar was handsomely decorated with potted plants.
GOVERNMENT GAZETTE.
[편집]Edict. Alas, of late the minds of the people have been disturbed by wrong ideas conveyed to them by the bands of bad characters calling themselves the "Righteous Army," These unscrupulous men incite to trouble and keep the country in an uproar. This is due to Our being unable to rule them properly and we consequently feel ashamed. We have sent Royal messengers in all directions and have ordered the people to go back to their vocations in peace, but they do not seem to know what is right to do. We also sent the Royal troops to the disturbed district but we did not wish them to fight unless the people should resist the Royal Edict. The time has come lor tilling the soil but the people have not yet returned to their duties and We fear that famine will follow. In that case We would not be able to eat or sleep in peace for thinking of the suffering of Our people. We are told that some foreigners have been killed by these rebellious bands and that some of Our people have been killed by foreigners all of which shocks and pains us. As We have opened up intercourse with the world, We consider that we are all brothers, whether foreign or native born. For brothers to hate and kill one another is an offence to Heaven and will bring its punishment. Our messengers tell us that the governors and magistrates have received Our orders to protect the people regardless of nativity.
- Ye people, cast away all savage customs, and become peaceful and obedient children. Cast elide the doubts and snspicious which you entertain against foreigners. The canoes of those killed, whether natives or foreigners, should be reported to us.
Appointments. Acting Minister of Education, Yi Wan Yong; Commissioners of the Royal Funeral, Yi Sun lk and So Jung Sun; Cabinet Chusa, Yi Do Sang
Dismissals. Governor of Kong Ju, Yi Jong Woo; Governor of Hai Ju, Yi Myung Sun; Vice Minister at Education. Yam Chi Ho; Police officers Pak Myung Sun and Kang Du Sik
Appointments; Kyung Sung Bu Chusa, Pak Keui Hyok; Hai Ju Governor, Yun Kil Ku; Kong Ju Governor, Yi Kon Ha; Magistrates:― Mon Chun, Yi Han Yong; Pak Chun, No Ta Wu; Yung Am, Chung Won Sung; Ik San, Chung Keui Hyok; Tok San, Cho Jong So; Chong Eup, Kim Yon. Reveune Collectors;― Bong San, Yi Song Kun; Chin Cham. Yi Ki P´ung: Fa Ju, Yi Kyo Yul; An San, Han Ki Eung; Chong P´yung, Pak Ju Kwan. Commissioners of Reorganization of the Dstricts:― Kim Chung Whan. Yi Ha Man, Pak Song Ki, Yun Chin Sok, Han Chin Chang, Yun Chul Kui, Kim Cha Yun, Kim Hi Sang, Yi Kyung Sang, Pak Yun Sung Yi Seung Won, Chong Do Yung
Appointments: Yun Chong Ku, Vice Minister of the Royal Household; Kim Jong Han, Royal Chamberlain
Killed:― In Suk Po, Hai Ju tax collector, in Chang Yun, by the rebels
LATEST TELEGRAMS.
[편집]Madrid Mar. 6. Great activity has been observed in the arsenals. The army and navy are prepared for emergencies.
Madrid Mar. 8. With the view of putting a stop to rowdy manifestations against the Americans in Valencia, the town has been declared in a state of siege.
Madrid Mar. 12. The Cuban merchants have withdrawn all indents for goods from the United States.
London Mar. 14. Egyptian troops will advance without delay to occupy Dongola. ***It will comprise 8000 of all arms.*** This unexpected decision has caused surprise and irritation in Paris.
London, Mar. 24. Popular excitement has been renewed in Spain and the news papers declare for war rather than America should interfere in Cuba.
London Mar. 24. During the hearing of the charge against Dr. Jameson, a witness deposed to handing Major Willoughby dispatches recalling the expedition, which Dr. Jameson refused to recieve.
A Shanghai despatch of Mar. 24. States that 13 Koreans arrived from San Francisco on Mar. 23rd. It has not yet been ascertained who they are but some of them are supposed to be Minister.s(?)
Nagasaki Mar. 27. A Russian steamer arrived here from Odessa yesterday with 1500 soldiers on board. She left this morning for Vladivostock.