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time of signing the last loan before it can go into the market. The syndicate is not likely place the second issue of the remainder of the loan, vis, six millions sterling, on the
arket in the dead season. The New Ameri- | can National Chinese Bank if established should be able to meet China's pecuniary difficulties. We understand the arrangement is as good as settled, if not definitely so.-N. C. Daily News correspondent.
THE “STRATHESK" DISABLED.
HEROIC CONDUCT OF THE OFFICERS ON
PAOTING."
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Shanghai, 27th July. The steamer Puoting, Captain Gyles, arrived here yesterday from Swatow, having towed the
steamer Strathesk from 20 min. 8.E. of Patche- kok to Woosung. It was a terrible job, the two ships frequently parting company, and the crews working night and day, from the 24th to the 26th, both days included. A mountainous typhoon swell prevailed, and both ships were rolling rails under water.
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We regret that want of time and space compel us to give only a comparatively bare statement of facts, with a very slight allusion to the heroic conduct of the captain and his officers, though their praiseworthy perseverance, in spite of seem- ingly insurmountable difficulties, is deserving of something more than mere mention. The Paoting first sighted the Strathesk in company with another steamer, which proved to be the Norwegian steamer Normandie, Capt. Berg, and which was standing by to render assistance to the distressed vessel in case of emergency. The two véssels were at anchor, and the Strathesk was flying signals of distress. The captain of the Paoting, in spite of the mountainous sea that was running at the time, offered to tow the Strathesk in, as it was ascertained that she had lost all the blades of her propeller in the late typhoon. Captain Gyles's offer was accepted, and a 4-inch wire hawser and 6-inch Manila hawser were attached to the Strathesk's cable. At 7.30 p.m. the Paoting commenced to go shead, but at 2.30 a.m. the tow-lines carried away. The Paoting anchored and stood by till morning. The next efforts to tow were futile, on acount of the heavy sea that was running. Success finally attended the untiring efforts of the Paoting's officers and another start was made, the cable, however, again parting at 9.30 a.m., and an
examination show.
Later on in about half an hour came the magnificent hearse, covered in red and green and yellow satin, two tiers high. Behind this came two sedan-chairs, in one of which was the tablet. Behind these there were lead first an eagle, then a dog, and then two or three camels, as going forth to hunt in ancient times, to seize the birds, rabbits, and other objects on the prairie. Later on in the procession came the long row of men on mule-back and a few in sedan-chairs.
ing that the eye had drawn away where it was made fast to the Strathesk's cable. Both vessels anchored, and it was decided to take the Strathesk's cable on board the Paoting. At this stage, however, the Chinese crew became matinous, and it was only by the exercise of great patience and persuasion that they could be got to work again at all, the officers even then having to do all the dangerous work. Finally, the cable was got on board, after the utmost difficulty had been experienced. p.m. the vessels proceeded and at 1.45 a.m. yes. terday they arrived at Woosung without further accident. After the Strathesk had anchored, the Paoting swung and fouled her stern, driving in the Paoting's mooring chocks, but no other serious accident resulted. Too much cannot be said in praise of this heroic deed, and we would suggest some substantial recognition of the in- estimable service rendered by Captain Gyles and his gallant officers be made.—Mercury.
PEKING.
The place of burial is to the west of the summer palace, in a beautiful spot among the hills.
Each day the Emperor has continued to preside over the affairs of state, only dis- charging the ceremonies of the home after the duties of the Empire have been performed.
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The young Emperor did not look any more sad as he rode forth to the burying-ground than he usually does, for he always looks sad and gloomy. There is nothing bright in his life, and uneasy indeed is the head that here wears the crown.
One consolation, he has less fears than the young Czar of all the Russias. He is also more of a fatalist.
20th July. The funeral of the mother of the Emperor took place on Saturday, the eighteenth of July. The procession started about eight o'clock from the new palace of the late Seventh Prince in the northern part of the city, to which the young Emperor had gone after his morning audiences and the discharge of public business.
-First to go out of the north-west city gate was a long row of outriders and runners as in any, ordinary official or Imperial procession. Then came the yellow covered chair of the Emperor, carried by twenty-four bearers. The Emperor was dressed in dark ganze, rather than in white cotton. Behind this chair was the sedan-chair carrying the only surviving brother, Prince Kung. Besides these two there were no ether sedan chairs.
About the day of the great ceremonies, the President of the Board of Ceremonies, Li Hung- teso, asked for further leave of absence of fifteen days. He had another slight stroke of apoplexy, and while able to think clearly, he finds it diff cult to talk. The foreign-trained physician, Dr. T'sao, has withdrawn from the case. He failed to hitch on well with the Chinese-trained doctors, neither did he altogether suit the wishes of the sick man. At present there are some ten native doctors looking after the welfare of the old man. Probably no official in Peking would be more missed by the Chinese than this aged official, if he should be taken away. He has a sincere interest in the pre- servation of the Empire, and though a con- servative in former years, he is now inclined to adopt new methods of reform, if he can only be assured they are really sound and safe.
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The distinguished English railroad speculator, George Wilson, has left for England. American, Mr. Bash, has left for Shanghai, and the Austro-American, Adolph Spitzel, has also returned to Shanghai.
With the disappearance of these men others come to take their places, Mr. Marty, the much esteemed and capable Frenchman from Tonkin, and the owner of the steamship lines in that country, is here on private business relating to some losses incurred through Chinese action. He is one of the most noted collectors of coins and enrios out here in the East.
A member of Ferbis and Co. represent-
ing Barlow has arrived. Mr. Spitzel, the agent for another company for building ships and gunboats, failed to get his plans before the Government. One cruiser, we understand, has been promised Admiral Dunlop as agent for Armstrong. But more are planned for. What, however, does China want of ships? She needs or the first of all thoroughly trained, men, Where are the men capable of manning or expenditure will go to nought, as before. caring for the ships ?
Nearly all the Foreign Ministers are away at the hills. The British and the American 'are living in the same temple, as the Russian secured the one formerly occupied by the British Legation. This period of resting has come as a relief to the tired Chinese Ministers. Very rarely do any of them, save Chang Yin-huen, appear at the Tsungli Yamen. Foreign affairs are regarded as the most im- portant of all affairs, but it is no relish to these men to be continually placed in a position of assenting to all sorts of demands of the active representatives from abroad.
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The officials from both Kiangau and Shan- tung report that trouble has already died and all is peace. From Shantung reported that the chief of the rebellion ber from the district of Ts'aochowfu, captured, and that his followers have all tered. The merit of this goes to à Manchu just promoted to one of the Taotai circuits in Shang tung, and who was for several years a much feared and upright prefect in Ts'aochowfu. It is reported that he slept from night to night in different rooms, and always with a gun by his side. He had no mercy for the lawless and more than once was his life sought. For his daring and just administration. he will be re- warded.-Mercury correspondent.
One of the new complications is with both France and Germany. This is due to the rebellion which arose in the northern part of Kiangsu and extended into the southern part of Shantung. In the former province are the French fathers and in the latter are the Germans. The latter are by far the more aggressive. In fact, we judge they are the most energetic and aggressive of all the Catholic missionaries in China. Starting with only five or six priests there are now more than twenty, over whom is the capable Bishop Anser. This Bishop, we have heard, has already come to Peking to de-
HONGKONG.
The most violent typhoon that has visited the colony since 1874 intruded itself upon us last Wednesday night. At one period the hourly velocity of the wind was 108 miles, but thanks to timely warning of the approach of the storm most of the shipping in the harbour sought safe shelter, while residents made ample preparations ever, was very serious, and unfortunately it for their protection. The damage done, how- transpired yesterday that altogether fifty-three lives have been lost in the vicinity of On Thursday a meeting of
the harbour,
was held, and on the Sanitary Board the following day the shareholders in the Hongkong, Canton, and Macao Steamboat Company held their half-yearly meeting. The prize distribution at the Belilios Public School took place on Friday.
We are glad to hear that Miss McIntosh is now out of danger and is expected to make rapid recovery.
Owing to indisposition His Honour the Chief Justice was unable to preside at the distribution of prizes at the Belilios Public School on Friday.
On the 31st July two bodies were picked up in the sea near Taimsatshui. It is probable they were those of persons who lost their lives during the typhoon.
Two more lots of land north of MacDonnell
Road are advertised for sale. We believe all the land for some distance between Kennedy Road and MacDonnell Road at the western end has now been applied for, and building in that locality on an extensive scale will soon be in progress.
The popularity of Dr. Marques in Hongkong was again strongly testified on Sunday. Since his retirement from the Government service the doctor has been the recipient of many hand- some tokens of the deeply rooted affection which hundreds of residents in the colony have for him, and when it was known that the kind hearted doctor was going to Macao to live with his father for a short period prior to proceeding to Europe to further pursue his studies it was resolved to specially charter a steamer and to acompany him to his father's residence. A committee was formed consisting of the follow- ing gentlemen-Messrs. L. J. Xavier (Presi. dent), A. J. V. Ribeiro (Vice-President), G. A. Yvanowich (Secretary), R. R. Robarts (Trea- surer), R. M. de Souza, J. C. da Cunha, E. H. d'Aquino, E. Tse-Yat, Ng Fuk Sháng, W. Quincey, A. R. Madar, J. D. Remedios, Leung Yan Po, F. X. V. Ribeiro, A. M. R. Pereira, A. A. H. Botelho, J. M. Re- medios, F. O. Ozorio, F. d'A. J. Menezes. Subscriptions were readily forthcoming and on Sunday morning over four hundred of the doctor's friends assembled on the Honam and accompanied him to Macao. He met with an exceptionally warm reception both on boarding the boat in Hongkong and on arrival at Macao, and there were thunders of applause and much firing of crackers when he reached his father's house. The trip was most enjoyable and s band on board played many capital selections of music, one of which, "Pereira Marques, had been specially composed for the occasion. Many complimentary speeches were made on the way and also at Macao, and general regret was expressed at the departure from Hongkong of a man who has proved himself to be so sympathetically disposed towards anyone need of advice and assistance,
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