All the French Legation Guards have departed from Seoul with the exception of four who remain to look after the Russian Legation property.
In Juksau district about one hundred evil characters have gathered under the name Righteous Army and have been squeezing money and rice. The magistrate reported that his efforts to arrest them had failed because each had a gun and ammunition.
The government has asked that the following be inserted in the agreement between the Japanese and Korean Communication Departments:
1. All officers appointed must be Koreans.
2. Salaries of officers must be paid by Korean Finance Department.
3. Korean postage stamps must be used.
4. The duration of this agreement must be settled.
On the first of May the contract for communication service between Korea and Japan was published in the Official Gazette.
From his country residence Mr. Min Yeng Kui, Minister of the Finance Department, sent in his resignation, but it was not accepted.
The Minister of Finance has been requested to allow the free and uninterrupted circulation of Japanese bank notes, without regard to the condition of the Korean market.