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the steamer in the New York telegrams. | the boat; refusing to allow them to do so he Efforts have been made by the government off. has to pay at fine to the Customs, while cials to keep the matter quiet and the Philippine if any firearm is found in his possession he Trading Company refuses to give out any im. is handed over to the Customs, and the arms formation or discuss the question in any form. are confiscated. On the 15th of March last one In view of these facts very little is known as to Leong Kai Cheong took passage on board the the detention or seizure of the steamer, but the launch Wing Shing, from the village Yan Ping, story among shipping circles is that the Belgika to Canton, taking with him a sum of 400 odd is charged with having entered several blockaded ·| taels. He went into the cabin and saw seven ports of the southern islands and there doing or eight suspicious-looking men there; where- business when such transactions were forbidden: upon he enquired of the captain who they were, It is commonly asserted that, if the Belgika in the captain answering that they were the friends vestigation is pushed to a finish, there are of the gunner, On arrival at Yew How these dozen other Manila steamers that will find friends of the gunner, producing their revolvers. overawed and robbed all the passengers, and themselves in the same plight.
when they saw a mandarin boat coming the pilot on board steered the vessel along the shore and allowed them to escape. This has been brought to the notice of H.E. Li Hung-chang, who remarked that for want of positive proof to substantiate the charge of conspiracy further enquiry must be made. So also in the case of Bomanjee, of Canton, in which thirteen bales of cotton yarn were pirated, it is said that the captain and crew of the boat were also suspected of combining with the pirates to rob.
This morning a story was current that the Belgika had been fined $50,000. A visit to M. Andre's office developed nothing, as that gentle- man declined to be interviewed. The clerk stated that the matter was being investigated and for the present there was nothing they wished to make public.
As Mr. Andre is the Belgian Consul, some unscrupulons people have been endeavouring to develop governmental complications, but Mr. Andre's official capacity does not enter into the question in any manner whatever.
The Belgika has left her usual berth and is tiêd up to the southern bank of the Pasig River near the Bridge of Spain. She is high ont of the water, but no cargo is being taken aboard.
MORE TROUBLE FOR MR, SPITZEL.
A Manila paper prints an account of the arrest of Mr. Louis Spitzel, Mr. Hookwold and Mr. Levi. An agent of the secret service detained the men at the Hotel Oriente and later brought them before the judge of the Provost Court, who released them on bail. The sum is mentioned at $1,300 vach. The charge is smug, gling, based principally it seems on the fast that Mr. Spitzel had in his possession at the Hotel Oriente several thousand dollars worth of jewelry.
This is the second time that Mr. Spitzel has been before the authorities, and his visit to Manila-has been anything but pleasant. Dar- ing most of the time his actions have been more or less shallowed and people have pointed him out on the Sumeta drives, where he usually -spent the late hours of the afternoon, as the man who owned the "filibuster steamer Abbey" which is anchored just off the city front. emies in Manila, and, it is hinted, others in Hongkong, have aroused the local papers furnished them with the subjects of unpleasant articles, besides agitating the government officia's and secret service men.
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Mrs. Spitzel is a man who always carries the indications of wealth with him, and his hand. some diamonds and expensive jewelry are well known in Manila. Whether he is a diamond merchant or is simply fond of rare gems, cuts no great figure. It is likely that Mr. Spitzel will free himself from the present difficulty, though to-day very little is known about the case. To-day Mr. Spitzel is at the Qriente again, but every time he moves, two man in a carromata follow him.
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H.E. the late Viceroy Tan Chang Luu left Canton some time last year, and on account of old age and debility retired on leave to his native place. He is much improved in health and the Imperial Government having bestowed on him the double-eyed peacock's feather, he intends proceed to Peking at the beginning of next month to have an audience, with a view, it is said, to the resumption of his official career.
of years age. He is about 7<
H.E. the Viceroy Li has ordered an official of the Bureau of Commerce to go to Macao to purchase arms, and on the 20th inst 5,902 rifles were shipped to Canton, and stored in the am- munition department for the use of the army.
The other day the perfect She had an inter- view with H.E. Li, who told him that when- ever he gives orders he means business and them to beexpects carried out at once. On bis return to the yamen be gave sim lar orders to his subordinates, and to all the departments under his jurisdiction.
The late Punyin Magistrate, Pni, of Canton, was transferred to Swatow fast year in the time of the late Viceroy Tan. He is now promoted to be the Magistrate of Nam Hoi district, and will take as his new post on the 22nd inst.
Not long ago Mr. Herbert Dent, of Canton, summoned Kwan Hung, father and son, of the Nam Lung shop, before the Nam Hoi Magis- trate Yeong, for non-delivery of 100 bales of silk, ou which damage claimed was $8,500. On the 30th ult. the trial came on when the British Consul, the complainant, and his witnesses being present, judgment was given for the full amount, The other day, money being paid, the defendants
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I on the 8th alt.. Yeong Tez Hün to Macao; but afraid of the sea voyage he did no alone, so he arranged with one Cheang в taotai, to go with him. On the 7th ult, he bought the tickets, but on the 8th fell sick and could not go. The taotai Cheang disliked the distance, and stayed also. At last a profect Cheong Pin Lin and a magistrate Chow Yik Wan, together with the accountant and other employees of the Imperial Chinese Telegraph Office, on the 11th inst, took passage on board. the China Merchant steamer Fushun and ceeded to Macao.
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THE CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOUR CONVENTION, The fifth national convention of Christian Endeavour for Chins was held in Fogchow, April 5th-9th. English meetings were held at the C. M. S. Ladies' house Thursday and Friday evenings and Sunday afternoon (April 5th, 6th and 8th)..
Rev. Francis E. Clark, D.D., founder of the Christian Endeavour Society (in 1881) and ed- itor of the Christian Endeavour World, came from the United States with Mrs. Clark and their son Harold (aged 12 years) to attend the Convention. Rev. Mr. Hoywood, of Ningpo; Rev. Dr. Hallook, of Hangchow; Miss Burdick- and Miss Possy, of Shanghai Rev. D. W Lyon, Goueral Secretary of Y. M. C. A. of China, native delegales from North and South; and native and foreign delegates from many parts of Fulikion province attended the Convention.
The delegates were warmly welcomed and made to feel at home during the whole conven- tion. The churches in which the meetings were beld were eautifully decorated with flags. flowers, mottoes, &o.
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At the first meeting held in Tiang Ang Dong, 6th April, there were fifteen hundred people present; while the number present at the Junior Rally the next afternoon was estimated to be between eighteen hundred and two thous- and.
Fourteen meetings were held, in each of which either Dr. Clark or Mrs. Clark spoke. – A few of the subjects were-The Christian Endea- vour Pledge; The Quiet Hour; Origin of the Y.P.8.C.E.; Systematic Giving; and Consecra- tion.
U. S. Consul Gracey'e speech of welcome was most graceful. Very enjoyable were the addres- ses delivered by Rev. Mr. Heywood, Rev. Mr. Lyon, Mr. Ding, Mr. Ho, Mr. Li and others.
On Monday morning Dr. Clark spoke in glowing terms of the Convention, saying that this was the best Christian Endeavour Conven tion he had ever attended and this is saying much, for he has attended many Conventions in different parts of the world,
Speaking of the future of the C, E. work in China Dr. Clark asserted that C. E. in China is no longer an experiment, having been tested for fifteen years, and he said that when he returns to the United States in the fall he will do all in his power to obtain a National C. E. Secretary for China.
Dr. Clark urged that China's National C. E. Constitution be revised; that the C. E. work in China be districted; and urged the organization of C. E. societies in the villages.
The officers elected for the ensuing year are as follows:-Rev. Geo, H. Hubbard, of Foochow, President; Rev., G. F. Fitoh, of Shanghai, Vice-President; Miss 8. M. Burdich, Shanghai, Genoral Secretary: Miss E. 8. Hartwell, Foochow, Editorial Secretary; Misa E. P. Kings- mill, Foochow Treasurer.
At Lo Ting, in the district of Tung On, there are mountains, covered with dense woods and- thick shrubs, at the foot of which some, villagers live. On the 11th ult., da woodcutter went into the heart of the woods to cut trees, he saw five tiger cubs lying asleep under the shade of trees. He looked round, but did not see the mo- ther-tiger; she must have gone far in her stroll to seek food, so he took away the cubs and sold [FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.]
than in the market place for a few cepts each, Canton, 21st April.
They were too small to eat anything and had to The chief manager, Cheong Pat 8x, of the be fed with rice-gruel through a bamboo tube. Canton Railway Company, is expected to arrive The purchasers forget the Chinese saying, “Hə shortly, being appointed by H.E. the Viceroy who rears a tiger is breeding calamity." Li Hung-chang as one of the directors in con-
Cantou, 24th April. : nection with the Burean of Commerce. H.E, News has reached Canton from a Chinese has also appointed him a manager of the King-source with reference to the case of King Lien. chow Mining Company.
shan to the effect that when he was Chief Manager of the Imperial Chinese Telegraph Office at Shanghai he had endowed the school for-girls, the King-ching College, the Kung Tsai Hospital, and the Fong-shang Society, with large sums of money, and to enable him to do so he misappropriated, it is claimed, something like $38,000, and it was for this reason that H. L. the Viceroy Li Hung-chang wired to H.E. the
With refere Governor of Macao to have him arrested, and handed over to the Chinese authorities. It is school for the Ch necessary, therefore, that the Chinese Govern«| approved by ment should send the present Chief Manager The Mercury of the Telegraph -Chilõe- or - some responsible that at person to Macno to make out: aíprind facie | tial Chinews onse for the purpose of extradition. ¿H;B. the son
There being a large number of thieves and pirates îu the district of Kwong Ning, H.E. has sent the Black Flag soldiers to assist the Magis- trate Yeang in making arrests. Also, to make complaints to a Magistrate easier than hitherto, he has ordered a gong to be hung up in the gomes;, and whaneyar anybody; has any grie, vance he may beat the gong, and the Magistrate will be ready to attend to his complaint. so that the yamen runners cannot exact any
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Viceroy wired to the Chief Manager at Shang-... hai, Shing King Heong, to that effect, and he
A very pleasant reception was tendered Dr. and Mrs. Clark on Wednesday afternoon, April 11th. From Foochow Dr. and Mrs. Clark hops to govia Siberis to London to, attend the World's Christian Endeavour Convention in July —Contributed.
of a public chai, which was eir last meeting,