Noted Diplomat Killed.—In San Francisco on March 23 a Korean, fired with what he termed patriotism, shot Durham White Stevens, who died from his wounds a few days later. Mr. Stevens was an American and began his diplomatic life under an appointment by President Grant to the American Legation at Tokio. While connected with this legation he attracted the attention of the Japanese, and they employed him, first as counselor to their legation in Washington, and later in various capacities. He is said to have been one of the most trusted and influential diplomats in the Far East. When Japan occupied Korea, he was sent there, and the Koreans hailed his coming with joy, for they had confidence in him as an American. Some Korean agitators became possessed with the idea that he was working against them in the interest of Japan, and on his recent arrival in America the Koreans here took the matter up with the result that he is killed. Owing to the sharp friction between Japan and Korea the matter will be much discussed in certain legations concerned.