A
Abe Masahiro: urges signing of treaty with America, 157
Abe-no-Hirafu: his campaigns in the north, 27
Abe-no-Nakamaro: scholarship of, 35
Achiki: introduces Chinese learning into Japan, 13
Adams, William: settles in Japan, 135
Aigun: occupied by Russia, 285
Akamatsu Mitsusuke: rebellion of, 95
Akechi Mitsuhide: rewarded with lands of Buddhist priests, 111;
kills Oda Nobunaga, 112
Akira, Prince: made gijo, 167
Akita: built, 27
Alexiev, Admiral: concludes treaty with Tsang-chi, 286
Alexis, Prince: visits Japan, 191
Amakusa: battle of (1638), 137
Amoy Affair, The, 283
Ando Nobumasa: assassination of, 161
Anglo-German Agreement: signed, 285
Anglo-Japanese Alliance (1902), 231, 289
Anglo-Russian Railway Agreement (1899), 279
Anshan-chan: captured by Japanese, 310
Antoku, emperor of Japan: reign of, 59;
death of, 62
An-tung: occupied by the Japanese, 267
Aoki Kanaiye: skill of, 107
Aoki, Viscount: becomes minister of foreign affairs, 190
Arai Hakuseki: sketch of, 142
Araki Matayemon: slays Kawai, 152
Argun: occupied by Russia, 285
Arisugawa, Prince: made commander-in-chief of army, 169;
commissioned to quell rebellion of Saigo, 179
Asana Naganori: story of, 152
Asano Yukinaga: at battle of Sekigahara, 123
Ashikaga Motouji: regent at Kamakura, 92;
joins rebellion of Ouchi Yoshihiro, 95;
revolt of, 95
Ashikaga Takauji: his campaign in Kyoto, 86;
sketch of, 87;
death of, 91
Ashikaga Yoshiaki: shogunate of, 101;
opposes growing influence of Oda Nobunaga, 111
Ashikaga Yoshiakira: shogunate of, 91
Ashikaga Yoshihisa: birth of, 97
Ashikaga Yoshikazu: shogunate of, 96
Ashikaga Yoshimasa: shogunate of, 96
Ashikaga Yoshimi: assumes the duties of a regent, 97
Ashikaga Yoshimitsu: shogunate of, 91, 92;
his relations with China, 102
Ashikaga Yoshimochi: shogunate of, 92;
severs official intercourse between Japan and China, 103
Ashikaga Yoshinori: shogunate of, 95;
reopens official intercourse with China, 103
Ashikaga Yoshiteru: assassinated, 100
Austria-Hungary: concludes treaty with Japan, 189
Awada-no-Mahito: scholarship of, 34
Azumi-no-Hirafu: his campaign in Korea, 26
B
Belgium: concludes treaty with Japan, 189
Bentsiaputse: captured by the Russians, 311
Bitchu-no-Kami: see Hotta Masaatsu
Blagovestchensk: bombarded, 284
Bosatsu: see Gyogi
Boxer Uprising, The, 279
Buddha, The Great Image of: built, 32
Buddhism: introduced into Japan, 14
C
Chang Chih-tung: attempts to have Manchuria opened to foreign trade, 288
Chang Pak: in command of Chinese army, 76
Chemulpo: destroyed by Japanese, 194;
battle of, 303
Chiao-tow: captured by the Japanese, 310
China: early relations with Japan, 16;
conquests in Korea, 26;
concludes treaty with Japan (1871), 192;
relations with Russia, 276
Ching, Prince: his negotiations concerning Manchuria, 289, 295
Chino-Japanese War, 252
Chiulien-cheng: captured by the Japanese, 267
Chom Wei-king: attempts to negotiate peace with Japan, 119
Christianity: introduced into Japan, 105;
sketch of its progress in Japan, 137
Chuai, emperor of Japan: his campaign against the Kumaso, 12
Chukyo, emperor of Japan: accession of, 71
Constitutional Party: organized, 219
Constitutional Political Association: organized, 227
Constitution, The: promulgated, 185;
in theory and practice, 199
Cyril, grand duke of Russia: at siege of Port Arthur, 307
D
Dannoura: battle of, 62
Danrin-ji: built, 41
Dazaifu: battle of (1281), 75
Denmark: concludes treaty with Japan, 189
Deities, Age of the, 3
Dogger Bank Incident, 313
Dokyo: influence of, 36
Dutch: begin trade with Japan, 134
E
Edo: rise of, 123;
taken by imperial forces, 169;
see also Tokyo
Eikyo: captured by the Japanese, 118
Emi Oshikazu: rebellion of, 36
Emishi: rebellion of, 10;
brought into subjection, 27
England: begins trade with Japan, 135;
concludes treaty with China, 277
Enomoto Takeaki: rebellion of, 169;
sent to St. Petersburg, 188
Enotake: siege of, 181
Enryaku-ji: built, 41
Eto Shimpei: rebellion of, 177
F
Feng-hwang-cheng: captured by Japanese, 309
Feng-shui (Wafangao) Pass: captured by the Japanese, 310
Formosa: invaded by Japanese, 192;
ceded to Japan, 273
Francis Xavier, St.: preaches in Japan, 104
Fujiwara-no-Fuhito: aids the spread of Buddhism, 32;
services of, to the empire, 45
Fujiwara-no-Hidehira: kindness of, to Minamoto-no-Yoshitsune, 65;
death of, 66
Fujiwara-no-Hidesato: defeats Tairo-no-Masakado, 53
Fujiwara-no-Kamatari: services of, 45
Fujiwara-no-Michinaga: influence of, 48
Fujiwara-no-Michinori: influence of, 57
Fujiwara-no-Morosuke: minister of the right, 48
Fujiwara-no-Mototsune: ministry of, 46
Fujiwara-no-Narichika: plots against the Taira sway, 59
Fujiwara-no-Nobuyori: rebellion of, 57
Fujiwara-no-Sadakuni: conspires against Sugawara-no-Michizane, 47
Fujiwara-no-Sanesuke: opposes influence of Fujiwara-no-Michinaga, 49
Fujiwara-no-Saneyori: minister of the left, 48
Fujiwara-no-Sumitomo: rebellion of, 53
Fujiwara-no-Tadahira: chief minister of state, 48
Fujiwara-no-Tadamichi: regent for Emperor Konoye, 56
Fujiwara-no-Tokihira: conspires against Sugawara-no-Michizane, 47
Fujiwara-no-Yasuhira: kills Minamoto-Yoshitsune, 66
Fujiwara-no-Yoshifusa: influence of, 46
Fujiwara-no-Yoritsune: made shogun, 70
Fukushima, Lieutenant Colonel: appointed director of Korean administration, 267
Fukushima Masanori: at battle of Sekigahara, 123;
his estates confiscated, 128
Fusan: attacked by Japanese (1510), 104;
captured by the Japanese (1592), 117
Fushimi: battle of, 168
G
Gemmyo, empress of Japan: reign of, 31
Genghis Khan (Temujin): plans subjugation of Japan, 73
Germany: treaty with China (1898), 277
Godaigo, emperor of Japan: reign of, 83
Gohorikawa, emperor of Japan: accession of, 72
Gokashiwabara, emperor of Japan: reign of, 100
Gokameyama, emperor of Japan: abdication of, 91
Gokomatsu, emperor of Japan: accession of, 91
Gokomyo, emperor of Japan: reign of, 132
Gold Standard: established (1898), 226
GominoÖ, emperor of Japan: grieves over power of the nobles, 132
Gomurakami, emperor of Japan: reign of, 90
Gonara, emperor of Japan: reign of, 100
Gonijo, emperor of Japan: accession of, 83
Gosaga, emperor of Japan: reign of, 83
Gosai-in, emperor of Japan: reign of, 132
Goshirakawa, emperor of Japan: accession of, 56
Gotoba, emperor of Japan: plots against feudal administration, 70
Goto Shojiro, Count: counsels war with Korea, 178;
reforms of, 182;
attempts to negotiate treaties with European powers, 190
Goto Sukenori: sketch of, 107
Gotsuchimikado, emperor of Japan: reign of, 100
Gouda, emperor of Japan: at war with the Mongols, 76
Grant, Ulysses S.: visits Japan, 191
Grippenberg, General: at battle of Ho-kau-tai, 312
Gunzburg, Baron: represents Russia at Seul, 296
Gyogi (Bosatsu): teachings of, 32
H
Hagiwara Shigehide: proposes the issue of a debased currency, 143
Hai-cheng: captured by the Japanese, 268, 272
Hakozaki: battle of, 74
Hanabusa Yoshimoto: minister to Korea, 195
Hamada Yahei: conquers Formosa, 136
Hanazono, emperor of Japan: accession of, 83
Harbin: occupied by Russia, 285
Harris, Townsend: sent as consul-general to Japan, 157
Hasankin, king of Shiragi: submits to the Japanese, 13
Hashiba Hideyoshi: see Toyotomi Hideyoshi
Hatakeyama Masanaga: plots against, 98
Hatakeyama Yoshinari: claims regency, 98
Hawaii: concludes treaty with Japan, 189
Hay, John: his negotiations with the Great Powers, 279;
his note to Russian and Chinese governments concerning Manchuria, 289
Hayashi, Viscount: negotiates treaty with England, 232
Hegushagu: battle of, 119
Hei-an Epoch: 38
Heiji Insurrection, 57
Hekitei-kan: battle of, 119
Hieda no-Are: compiles annals of the reigns of Japanese sovereigns, 35
Hiki Yoshikazu: plots against the Hojo family, 69
Hiraga Tomomasa: plots to obtain the shogunate, 70
Hogen Insurrection, 56
Hojo Family: rise of, 69
Hojo Morotoki: regency of, 77
Hojo Sadatoki: regency of, 77
Hojo Sanemasa: commands Japanese army, 75
Hojo Takatoki: regency of, 77, 84
H?j? Tokifusa: his campaign against the imperial forces, 71
H?j? Tokimasa: restores order in Ny?to, 66;
assumes government of Kamakura, 68
H?j? Tokimune: saves Japan from Mogul conquest, 73;
puts Chinese envoy to death, 75
H?j? Tokiyori: rule of, 72
H?j? Tsunetoki: rule of, 72
H?j? Yasutoki: his campaign against the imperial forces, 71;
rule of, 72;
raises Gosaga to the throne, 83
H?jo Yoshitoki: power of, 71
H?jo-ji: built, 41
Hokau-tai: battle of, 312
Honda Masazumi: his estates confiscated, 128
Hosokawa Kazumoto: rebellion of, 98
Hosokawa Mochiyuki: crushes revolt of Akamatsu Mitsusuke, 96
Hotta Masaatsu (Bitchu-no-Kami): attempts to negotiate treaty with the United States, 157
Hotto Masatoshi: made tair?, 140
Hu Weiyung: plots assassination of Chinese emperor, 102
Huing-yo-cheng: battle of, 310
Hun-chun: occupied by Russia, 285
Hu-shan: captured by the Japanese, 267
Hwan Bunko: his campaign in Japan, 75
I, J
Ichij?, emperor of Japan: reign of, 43
Ichinotani: battle of, 62
Ii Naosuke (Kamon-no-Kami): made tair?, 158;
assassination of, 161
Imagawa Yoshimoto: invades Owari, 110
Inouye Kaoru, Count: attempts to negotiate treaties with European countries, 190;
vice ambassador to Korea, 194;
ambassador to Korea, 196
Ishida Mitsunari: his campaign against Korea, 116
Itagaki Taisuke: counsels war with Korea, 178;
reforms of, 182;
leads Liberal Party, 214;
made home minister, 220
Itakura Shigemasa: attempts to crush rebellion of Shimabara, 138
Italy: concludes treaty with Japan, 189
It? Hirobumi, Marquis: examines constitutional laws of European countries, 184;
made minister of state, 185;
negotiates convention with China, 196;
forms a constitutional party, 214;
first premiership of, 215;
second premiership of, 218;
fourth premiership of, 227;
makes tour of the world, 231
It?, Admiral: at battle of Wei-hai-Wei, 270
Iwafune: built, 27
Iwakura Tomomi: made gij?, 167;
visits United States and Europe, 189
Japan, History of: the mythical age, 3;
the beginning of the empire, 6;
relations with288
Loochoo, Islands of: sketch of the history of, 192
M
MacDonald, Sir Claude: negotiates treaty with Japan, 232
Makarov, Vice Admiral: his services in the Russo-Japanese War, 307
Manchuria: Russia and Japan in, 275
Marubashi Chuya: attempts to revolt, 140
Masuda Nagamori: his campaign against Korea, 116
Masuda Shiro: leads rebellion, 137
Matsudaira Katamori: rebellion of, 170
Matsudaira Nobutsuna: crushes rebellion of Shimabara, 138;
makes improvements in Edo, 148
Matsudaira Sadanobu: encourages martial exercises, 147;
policy of, 149
Matsukata, Count: made premier, 217
Matsukura Shigemasa: made feudal chief of Shimabara, 137
Matsumaye Nobuhiro: recognized as lord of Ezo, 113
Mayeda Toshiiye: member of council of state, 114;
appointed guardian for Toyotomi Hideyori, 121
Meiji Era, 174
Meyer, George von Lengerke: aids peace negotiations between Russia and Japan, 319
Mikawa: battle of (1335), 88
Minamoto, Clan of: rise of, 51
Minamoto-no-Hikaru: conspires against Sugawara-no-Michizane, 47
Minamoto-no-Kugyo: kills Minamoto-no-Sanetomo, 69
Minamoto-no-Noriyori: at battle of Seta, 62
Minamoto-no-Sanetomo: made shogun, 69
Minamoto-no-Tameyoshi: supports plans of Emperor Sutoku, 56
Minamoto-no-Tsunemoto: defeats Minamoto-no-Sumitomo, 53
Minamoto-no-Yoriiye: made generalissimo, 68
Minamoto-no-Yorimasa: supports accession of Emperor Goshirakawa, 56;
plots against the Taira sway, 60
Minamoto-no-Yorinobu: crushes rebellion of Taira-no-Tadatsune, 53
Minamoto-no-Yoritomo: leads rebellion, 60;
quarrels with Minamoto-no-Yoshinaka, 62;
influence of, 65
Minamoto-no-Yoriyoshi: crushes insurrection in Mutsu, 54
Minamoto-no-Yoshiiye: crushes revolt of the Kiyowara family, 54
Minamoto-no-Yoshinaka: leads rebellion, 60;
defeats Taira forces, 61;
defeated by revolted followers, 62
Minamoto-no-Yoshitomo: supports accession of Emperor Goshirakawa, 56;
rebellion of, 57
Minamoto-no-Yoshitsune: at battle of Seta, 62;
story of, 65
Minamoto-no-Yukiiye: attempts to overthrow the Taira family, 60
Mincho Chodensu: sketch of, 106
Miura, Major General: his campaign against , 179
Miura Yoshimura: duplicity of Saigo, 71
Miyako, empress-dowager of Japan: her devotion to Buddhism, 32
Miyoshi, Major General: his campaign against , 179
Miyoshi Yasunobu: made minister of justice, 68
Mommu, emperor of Japan: accession of, 30
Mononobe Moriya: feud with Soga-no-Umako, 19
Mononobe-no-Okoshi: opposes the acceptance of Buddhism, 15
Montoku, emperor of Japan: birth of, 45
Mori Motonari: provides coronation expenses for Emperor Ogimachi, 100
Mori Terumoto: member of council of state, 144;
at battle of Sekigahara, 123
Mori Yoshichika, lord of Choshu: attempts to restore tranquillity to Japan, 161;
expelled from Kyoto, 163
Morinaga, Prince: made abbot of Enryaku-ji, 84;
his campaigns against the Hojo, 85;
fate of, 87
Mo-tien-ling: battles of (1894), 269;
(1904), 310
Mount Kasagi: siege of (1331), 84
Mount Kongo: siege of (1333), 86
Mount Tsukuba Insurrection, 164
Mukden: battle of, 312
Mura-saki-shikibu: scholarship of, 43
Mutsu Munemitsu: negotiates treaty with Great Britain, 191
Myochin Muneyasu: sketch of, 107
Myochin Nobuiye: skill of, 107
Myosho, empress of Japan: reign of, 132
N
Nagasaki Takasuke: power of, 77
Naka-no-oye, Prince: see Tenchi, emperor of Japan
Nakahara Chikayoshi: made vice-minister of the public archives, 68
Nakatomi-no-Kamako: opposes the acceptance of Buddhism, 15
Nakatomi-no-Kamatari: plots against Soga-no-Iruka, 20;
death of, 28
Nara Epoch, The, 31
Navy Increase Question, 233
Nawa Nagatoshi: aids Emperor Godaigo, 85
Nebokatov, Admiral: his services in the Russo-Japanese War, 314
Nicholas II, emperor of Russia: visits Japan, 191
Nikko: battle of, 170
Nimmyo, emperor of Japan: marriage of, 45
Nishi-Rosen Protocol (1898), 296
Nitta Yoshisada: besieges Mount Kongo (1333), 86;
sketch of, 87;
his campaign against Ashikaga Takauji, 88;
death of, 90
Niu-chwang: captured by the Japanese, 272;
occupied by Russia, 285
Nodzu Michitsura, Viscount: his campaigns in the Chino-Japanese War, 267
Nogi: his services in the Russo-Japanese War, 311
Nozu: his campaign against Saigo, 179
Nutari: built, 27
O
Oama, Prince: see Temmu, emperor of Japan
Oda Nobunaga: aids Ashikaga Yoshiaki to regain the shogunate, 101;
career of, 110
Oda Nobukatsu: rebels against Hashiba Hideyoshi, 113
Oda Nubutaka: plots against Hashiba Hideyoshi, 113
Oda Samboshi: succeeds Oda Nobunaga, 113
Ogimachi, emperor of Japan: coronation of, 100
Ohara Shigenori: made sanyo, 167
Oishi Kuranosuke: revenges death of Asana Naganori, 152
Ojin, emperor of Japan: promotes Chinese learning, 13
Ojin War, 97
Okehazama: battle of, 110
Oku, Hokyo: his campaigns in the Chino-Japanese War, 267;
his services in the Russo-Japanese War, 310
Okubo Toshimichi: made sanyo, 167;
persuades the lord of Satsuma to surrender his feudal domains to the crown, 174;
crushes rebellion of Eto Shimpei, 177;
opposes war with Korea, 178;
sent as plenipotentiary to Peking, 192
Okuma Shigenobu, Count: reforms of, 183;
attempts to negotiate treaties with European powers, 190;
leads Progressive Party, 214;
made minister of foreign affairs, 217;
made premier, 220;
opposes navy expansion, 236
Omura Masujiro: assassination of, 177
O-no-Yasumaro: scholarship of, 34
Ono-no-Yoshifuru: defeats Minamoto-no-Sumitomo, 53
Ooka Tadasuke: sketch of, 146;
establishes the fire-brigade system, 149
Osaka: siege of, 126
Oseka: his campaigns in the Chino-Japanese War, 267
Oshima: his campaigns against Chinese, 262, 267
Oshio Heihachiro: leads rebellion, 155
Otani Yoshitaka: his campaign against Korea, 116
Otomo, Prince: see Kobun, emperor of Japan
Otomo-no-Yakamochi: aids in the compilation of the "Manyoshu," 35
Otori, Japanese minister: his career in Korea, 259
Otori Keisuke: rebellion of, 169
Ouchi Yoshihiro: rebellion of, 94
Ouchi Yoshitaka: provides coronation expenses for Emperor Gonara, 100
Oyama, Count: his campaign in Chino-Japanese War, 268;
his services in the Russo-Japanese War, 310
Oye Hiromoto: made minister of the public archives, 68;
plans campaign against the imperial forces, 71
Ozaki: causes downfall of Okuma's cabinet, 221
P, Q
Pavlov, General: represents Russia at Seul, 296
Peking: siege of (1900), 280
Perry, Matthew Calbraith: visits Japan, 155;
concludes treaty with Japan, 157
Phung-do Island: battle of, 261
Ping-yang: battle of, 265
PlanÇon: minister to China, 295
Pokotilov: his attempts to win Chinese officials, 295
Port Arthur: siege of (1894), 268; leased to Russia, 277;
battle of (1904), 304;
siege of (1904), 306
Portsmouth Treaty, The (1905), 318
Portugal: concludes treaty with Japan, 189
Portuguese: visit Japan, 104
Prussia: concludes treaty with Japan, 189
Pu-lan-tien: captured by the Japanese, 310
R
Rai Sanyo: influence of his writings, 160
Reigen, emperor of Japan: reign of, 132
Religion and Mythology: the mythical age, 3;
introduction of Buddhism, 14;
Christianity introduced into Japan, 105
Richu, emperor of Japan: appoints historiographers throughout Japan, 13
Rikken Seiyu Kwai: see Constitutional Political Association
Rokuhara: destroyed (1333), 86
Roosevelt, Theodore: attempts to induce Russia to treat for peace with Japan, 316
Rosen, Baron: appointed peace commissioner, 318
Rozhestvenski, Vice Admiral: commands Baltic fleet, 313
Russia: in Korea and Manchuria, 275
Russo-Japanese War, 303
Russo-Chinese Bank: established, 276
S
Saicho: teachings of, 41
Saigo Takamori, lord of Satsuma: joins lord of Choshu against the shogun, 165;
made sanyo, 167;
negotiates treaty for surrender of Tokugawa Yoshinobu, 169;
rebellion of, 178
Saigo Tsugumichi, Marquis: attempts to negotiate treaties with European powers, 190;
his campaign in Formosa, 192;
accompanies Count Ito to China, 196;
made minister of the army, 220
Sai-ma-tsi: captured by the Japanese (1894), 268;
(1904), 310
Saimei: see Kokyoku
Saionji, Marquis: made president of the Constitutional Political Association, 238
Sakai Tadakiyo: influence of, 140
Sakanoue-no-Tamuramaro: his campaign against the Emishi, 27
Sakhalin: occupied by Japan, 318;
treaty regulations concerning, 319
Sakuma Shozan: assassination of, 177
Sanjo Sanetomi: accompanies Mori Yoshichika to his fief, 163;
restored to his former rank, 167
Sano Takenosuke: leads plots for assassination of Ii Naosuke, 161
Sanuki: battle of, 62
San-sin: occupied by Russia, 285
Sea of Japan: battle of, 316
Sei-Sh?nagon: scholarship of, 43
Sekigahara: battle of, 124
Sessh?: sketch of, 106
Seta: battle of, 62
Seul: uprising of 1884, 256;
captured by the Japanese, 260
Seiwa, emperor of Japan: reign of, 46
Seymour, Sir Edward Hobart: attempts to relieve foreigners in Peking, 279
Sha River: battle of, 311
Shanghai: evacuation of, by allied forces, 292
Shij?nawate: battle of, 91
Shimabara: rebellion of, 137
Shimazu Hisamitsu: attempts to restore tranquillity to Japan, 161;
causes a breach between Japan and England, 162
Shimazu Narishigi, lord of Satsuma: attempts to restore tranquillity to Japan, 161
Shimonoseki Affair, The, 163, 165
Shingon: founded, 41
Shinsai: battle of, 121
Shiragi: revolt of, 25
Shirakawa, emperor of Japan: gives influence to Buddhist priests, 54
Shiroyama: battle of, 182
Shisen: battle of, 121
Sho Tai, king of Loochoo: his relations with Japanese government, 193
Sh?hei-k?: growth of, 141
Shokei (Keishoki): sketch of, 106
Sh?k?, emperor of Japan: accession of, 93
Sh?koku-ji: built, 93
Sh?mei, emperor of Japan: accession of, 20
Sh?mu, emperor of Japan: reign of, 10;
aids the spread of Buddhism, 32;
marriage of, 45
Sh?ni Kagesuke: his campaign against the Chinese, 76
Sh?toku, Prince: distinguishes himself as a scholar, 14
Shozui: aids the development of ceramics, 107
Shuban: sketch of, 106
Silk: production and manufacture of, introduced into Japan, 18
Siu-yen: battle of (1894), 268;
captured by Japanese (1904), 310
S? Yoshitomo: invites king of Korea to visit Japan, 116
Soga Dasoku: sketch of, 106
Soga Sukenari: kills father's foe, 152
Soga Tokimune: kills father's foe, 152
Soga-no-Emishi: influence of, 20
Soga-no-Iname: counsels the acceptance of Buddhism, 14
Soga-no-Iruka: influence of, 20
Soga-no-Mako: works for the acceptance of Buddhism in Japan, 15
Soga-no-Umako: builds temples and pagodas for Buddha, 16;
feud with Monobe Moriya, 19
Song-hwan: battle of, 262
Sonntag, Miss: represents Russia at Seul, at battle of Sekigahara, 123
Uyesugi Norizane: crushes revolt of Ashikaga Mochiuji, 95
Vereshchagin, Alexander V.: death of, 307
Voelkersam, Admiral: his services in the Russo-Japanese War, 314
W
Wafangao Pass: see Feng-shui Pass
Wake-no-Kiyomaro: opposes influence of Dokyo, 36
Wani: introduces Chinese learning into Japan, 13
Watanabe, Viscount: causes downfall of fourth Ito cabinet, 228
Watanabe Kazuma: slays Kawai, 152
Wei-hai-Wei: captured by the Japanese, 270;
naval battle of, 270;
leased to Great Britain, 278
William II, emperor of Germany: visits Japan, 191
Witte, Count Serge: appointed peace commissioner, 317
Witthoeft, Rear Admiral: his services in the Russo-Japanese War, 308
X, Y, Z
Xavier, St. Francis: see Francis Xavier, St.
Yalu: battle of (1894), 266
Yalu River: battle of (1904), 309
Yamada Nagamasa: career of, 136
Yamagata Aritomo, Count: attempts to crush rebellion of Saigo, 179;
becomes minister president, 190;
made premier, 221;
his campaigns in the Chino-Japanese War, 267
Yamagata-Lobanov Protocol (1896), 296
Yamaji, Baron: his campaign in Chino-Japanese War, 268
Yamana Mochitoyo: crushes revolt of Akamatsu Mitsusuke, 96
Yamana Sozen: rebellion of, 97
Yamano Ujikiyo: rebellion of, 94
Yamanouchi Toyonobu, lord of Tosa: attempts to restore tranquillity to Japan, 161
Yamato-dake, Prince: his campaign against the Kumaso, 9;
his campaign against the Emishi, 10;
death of, 10
Yamazaki: battle of, 112
Yanagiwara Sakimitsu: warns the Shimazu against joining rebellions, 180
Yanagiwara Sakimitsu: sent as ambassador to China, 192
Yanagizawa Yoshiyasu: rise of, 142
Yang-tse Agreement, The: see Anglo-German Agreement
Yang-tsu-ling: captured by the Japanese, 310
Yellow Sea: battle of, 309
Ying Kai: commands army against Japan, 120
Ying-kau: captured by the Japanese, 272
Yokoi Heishiro: assassination of, 177
Yoshiaki, Prince: made gijo, 167;
sent to crush rebellion of Eto Shimpei, 177
Yoshino: battle of, 85
Yozei, emperor of Japan: reign of, 46
Yuan Shih-kai: minister to Korea, 256
Yuino Shosetsu: attempts to revolt, 140
Yu-shu-lin-tsu: captured by the Japanese, 310
Zassulitch: his services in the Russo-Japanese War, 309
Zen Sect: teachings of, 80
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Page 74: "thereafter directed" was "therafter".
Page 79: "Heike Monogatari" was "Heike Monogaturi".
Page 85: "1333" was "1133".
Page 113: "original name" was "orginal name".
Page 126: footnote, "shogun" was "shogun".
Page 127: "a mausoleum of unexampled magnificence" was "a mausoleum of of unexampled magnificence".
Page 148: "bodyguard" was "body-guard".
Page 149: "Tokyo" was "Tokyo".
Page 162: "unpardonable in the eyes of the samurai" was "sumurai".
Page 162: "increasing body of samurai" was "sumurai".
Page 190: "no sooner were its provisions" was "it".
Page 222: "future of the parliamentary politics" was "parlimentary".
Page 231: "celebration of Yale University", was "Universisity".
Page 256: "that there existed no definite" was "exised".
Page 261: "steamed out of Asan in order" was "is order".
Page 328b: "Tie-ling" was "Tieling".
Page 328b: "Chinese telegraph buildings" was "Chine telegraph buildings".
Page 332: "superseded by newer ones" was "onces".
Page 337: "Anshan-chan" was "Anshan chan".
Page 339: "Hawaii: concludes treaty" was "treay".
Page 340: "Jingo" was "Jingo".
Page 341: "Kannuna-gawamimi: see Suisei" was "Kannuna-gau-amimi".
Page 341, 345: "Kokyoku" was "Kokyoku".
Page 343: "Mori Yoshichika, lord of Choshu" was "Mori Yosichika".
Page 343: "made abbot of Enryaku-ji" was "Emyaku-ji".
Page 343: "Nimmyo, emperor of Japan, marriage of" was "Nimmyo".
Page 344: "Otomo-no-Yakamochi" was "Otomo-no-Yakamochi".
Page 344: "Rikken Seiyu Kwai: see Constitutional" was "Rikkeu Seiyu Kwai: see Constitutional".
Page 345: "Sanjo Sanetomi: accompanies Mori Yoshichika" was "Sanjo Sanetomi: accompanies Mori Yoshichika".
Page 347: "Wake-no-Kiyomaro" was "Wake-no-Kyomaro".
