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HONGKONG, MONDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1883.

CHINESE VIEWS OF CURRENT EVENTS.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MONDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1883.

China affairs, Hongkong, the free port of South China, takes fully as great an interest in matters connected with China-if not a greater one—

dealing with foreign powers, to have the pro- sent treaties annulled and new ones formed on such a basis, as would accord to, Chian than Shanghal does; and, representing, as I do, equal rights to those of other nations. The a paper which is thoroughly unbiassed and evictor scents to think that if there some be pendent in its views, I trust you will afford me another outbreak on the part of the Chiness in such information for publication, consistent with Canton, foreigners will have only themselves to your views and researches, that may be of inter blame, for, as His Excellency himself expresses it, est, not alone to foreigners but to Chinese as "spitting injustice's face" and "wishing to have well, so that, through the medium of the Tele- it all their own way." The Viceroy further said graph both sides of the various questions now that "if the British take over Diaz and try the agitating the Far East may be freely discussed man by their laws, he will personally guarantee unprejudicially to either side?"

the safety of all foreigners in Canton, otherwise Mr.

what can he or his soldiers do if the mob choose to rise up in a body and run riot?" The fact. that the French are in no great state of peace with China also helps to give an unquiet as- pect to the Chinese attitude towards for the circumstance contained in several anony- eigners. His Excellency also commented on mous letters he received, some of which he showed me, wherein two or three, dated from Hongkong, stated that they (the writers) "knew very well that Logan would only be kept in gaol until the affair bad blown over and would then be liberated," adding that such, also, was the general belief in Canton. The Viceroy had written to the Trung-li Vâmên requesting it to make a formal demand upon the British Go- vernment to re-try Logan and to try the Portu guese."

shall be most happy to answer any questions, as far as am able, relating to Chinese matters, but I am afraid that the views I may express will not be acquiesced in by the majority of foreigners in China or elsewhere, for, have for over twenty years been mixing with as you must know, 1-in fact the four of us foreigners as well as with our own countrymen. So, you see, sir, you can have some sort of idea of what is coming."

Reporter: Without wishing to touch private interests, what does His Excellency the Viceroy seem to think of the present state of affairs in Canton, particularly upon recent events, auch as the Shamien riot, the Logan trial and the case of the Portuguese Diar? Did His Excel lency make any remarks upon these matters when you visited himn ?"

Mr.

Yes; His Excellency spoke Reporter: "As you have been good enough very freely to us about these matters, In fact, to tell me what the Viceroy has said about the just the same as he might to any one else. late Canton disturbances, will you now kindly These three things, together with the Franco-let me know what you and your friends here Chinese and Tonquin questions, seemed to be present think of the matter, as well as give me the opinions of your fellow-countrymen in the all-engrossing topics with all classes of Chinese in Canton. In the North, it is only the North?" the Franco-Chinese question which seems to at Mr. tract much of the attention of the Chinese; they don't bother their heads much about other foreigh matters, though there are internal Chi- nesc affairs which are being agitated as well."

Reporter:-"What about Canton? The re- cent events there? And the expressions of the Viceroy ?" *. Mr.

"As regards the recent riot, or rather the burning of the houses in Shamien, the Viceroy thinks but little of that matter. He says that he thinks China has come off worst. The foreigners lost a dozen houses and the Chi- nese had fourteen lives sacrificed in the riot. His but the fourteen lives, could not be restored. He also said that the foreigners preach one thing and practice another. That they accuse the Chinese of invariably trying to "squeeze," when they themselves set the example; and he gave as an instance that the foreigners first asked a million and a half of dollars to compensate them for the loss of their houses, and very shortly His Excellency wanted to know if that was the

---“As for my friends here 'pre- sent, they can speak for themselves. But as for my personal friends up north and for myself, our views are identical in this matter. There is a great deal of truth in what the Viceroy of Can- ton says and with much of it we agree, but there are other facts which have not been taken into consideration by His Excellency, yet which have, wherewithal, much to do with the late distur bances. Canton, as you must know, has been several times bombarded. The people feel this fact still rankling in their breasts. At the various times Canton was in a state of siege, hardly a percentage of the people there knew the cause

know the cause even now. The great majonty of the people of Canton have seen but very little of foreigners and are under the impression that it is the intention of foreigners to invade the en- tire Empire of China and drive the Chinese but, or capture their persons and sell them into slavery. They have not forgotten the old days of the Macan coolle trade. They even now see.

America, Australia and elsewhere as emigrants,

a "head" or "king" there herself who would be recognized by the people of Tonquin without regard to France. His Excellency, how ever, appeared anxious about a paragraph which mat appeared in one of the Hongkong papers stating that the French intones Heaked

demonstration Canton." my opinion about it and wanted to know whether the demonstration" meant a "bombardment of the town," and wanted to know how that could be done before a declaration of war had been made.".

Reporter:-"How do you feel, yourself, Mr.

on the subject of war?" Mr.

Oh, as for my friends and myself, we are perfectly indifferent either one way or the other, save as regards trade and com- merce, and we should not like to see them go to war with China, Es game and com- stopped, nor do we think that, if France were to

would allow their interests in trade merce to suffer, but would take such measures to protect their respective interests that France would suffer thereby and China would be the gainer,"

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The subject was here turned upon the "opium question," the telegraph, the introduction of rall ways into China, the opening up of mines and a variety of other subjects relating to China, which, as soon as our reporter has had time to trans cribe his "noteswhich he has kept will be given to the public through our columns.

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TELEGRAM S.

THE U.S.S Palos, which arrived from Canton yesterday, leaves for Nagasaki via Formosa to- morrow. She will spend the winter in Nagasaki

Instead of in. Tientsin.

We are informed by the Agents, Messrs, Mel chers & Co., that the Austro-Hungarian Lloyd's S, N. Co.'s steamer Berenice left Singapore for this port cu the afternoon of the 13th instant A VOCAL and instrumental concert, which proved AN American exchange states that. "Hanlar a great success, was given, under the direct says he only learned to swim last summer. The patronage of His Excellency the Captain General, muscles of his arma quickly become tired, a re at Manila on the roth inst. in aid of the sufferers markable faut for a man of his strength. His by the terrible disaster at Cassamiccióla. wife is urging him to retire from his profession, His Highness the Maharajah of Johore, accom- and he will probably soon yield to her solid; panied by his private secretary Mr. Hole, arrived tations." here from Shanghai yesterday in the F. & O Steamer Diccan. They paid a visit to General Sargent at Headquarter House, and afterwards Buffs," whose guests they will be during their visited Colonel Hobson and the officers of "The

stay here.

PROBABLY alluding to France, the Delly News observes: To the political philosopher,it may well seem as if Europe needed a Bouncer. Priace

firmness, and may be relied on, perhaps, in cer- Bismarck has once performed, the office with

children.

tain circumstances, to correct the too exuberant THE Spanish transport Legaspi, which left Manila member of international society." the other day for Shanghai to take delivery of the machinery of a new gunboat, now being built THE Concert given in the City Hall kome little for the Spanish Government under the super time ago for the benefit of the orphan children intendence of Senor de Girait, naval cagineer, of the late police constable Cookson, realised net put in bere yesterday, owing to some defects in $305. The subscription list sent out by Mr. H her propeller. The Legaspi will probably un-J. H. Tripp, for the same deserving object has dergo some other additional repairs in Hongkong, closed at $1,236. A committee will shortly be His Excellency the Governor General of the appointed to decide upon the best mode of ins Philippines received a telegram on the 7th inst. vesting the funds for the future benefit of the from Madrid, in which the Ministro de Ultramar M LONDON, October 13th.,

requested that the plans, specifications, &c, REINFORCEMENTS FOR TONQUIN.. furnished by the Hongkong and Whampoa Dock A French transport has sailed for Tonquin Co. Limited, for the construction of certain light with 340 men and a quantity of war material, draught steam. launches for the Manila author THE NEW KNIGHT OF THE GARTER.ities, be forwarded without delay to the central The Duke of Argyll has been created a knight Government for consideration and approval, The Minister also announced that the negotia- tions which were in progress with foreign bullders in Europe for the construction of these vessels had been suspended. Let Hongkong flourish !

of the Garter.

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LOCAL AND GENERAL. The French frigate Triomphante left Amey for Shanghai on the gth instant.

Yesterday being Sunday-a day of recreation / Excellency said that the houses could be rebuilt, wherefore this was done.. Hardly a percentage THE visitors. to the City Hall Museum for the do not yet know whether they will give a per-·

rest

and rest-our reporter, thought he would take a "too. But it was not to he. An invitation was offered and accepted to visit the Chinese gunboat Chop Chang, which arrived here yes terday from Canton, having on board several in- fluential Chinese who, though not officials them-

and others in the "Far, East."

week ended 14th October, were:-European 181, Chinese 2,428; tutul 2,609.

A REGULAR Lodge of St. John, No. 618, S.C., will be held in Freemasons' Hall, Zetland Street, this evening, at 8.30 precisely.

the prosecution.

Our reporter was the "guest of the day "and opening out of China to foreign trade and in-need not start when 1 tell you for a fact that, THE U.S.S. Enterprise, which left here a day when we can do so, with greater, comfort than THE telegrams we publish in another column

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Observing a chance for a good few ideas of

concern about the late'rict

Chinese feelings towards Europeans, from an ens lightened point of view, our reporter took out his

Mr. His Excellency thought that note book and, as they say in America, "inter-as there were no foreign lives lost during the riot, viewed" his friends. This interview we will now

it would only require a matter of money to set the matter at rest, but he seemed to be much lay before the public, but, by request, we with- concerned about the late trial of Logan, and hold names.

the pending question of the Portuguese. These

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or two ago for" Shanghai, is to convey Mr. John Russell-Young, the United States minister, on his visit to the various U.S. Consulates in China, The Monocacy returns to Corea.

THE Amoy correspodert of-the-Shanghai Me cury writes that Mr. Robinson, the diver, pur-/ chased a small yacht in Amoy and left la her several days ago for Swatow, for the purpose of working at the wreck of the Ashuelot, near Lamock Island.

was the case_on_the_occasion-of-his-last-viali;-from-the Sydney Morning Herald contain a when the thememeter would keep standing be few items of interest-Land- Lyons, British Am

bassador at Paris, who was holiday-making, ban - tween ninety and the century.

been suddenly recalled to his post to assist in

and caused him a deal of trouble with the Peking dearest and most intimate friends in Shanghai.bour-on-the-13th-instant.-Promising to return be on the increase in the colony. We will go caused so much Irritation on the part of the

We were startled the other night, by reading in the columns of our evening contemporary that task of mediation between France and China, Crime of every description" seems to be on the which Great Britain has undertaken. The en increase in this colony, What an admission for Vos from the Transvaal, who are empois the inveterate traducer of Governor Pope Hen-ered to negotiate for a modification of the ncssy to make. Both our contemporaries have convention concluded at the close of the last been industriously labouring for the past two war, will leave for England on the 17th instant. years to prove the 'crime statistics under the The latest news, from Zululand reports that Hennessy regime to be gross exaggerations, and Cetewayo is still in the reserved territory, and the result now is that they are compelled to that large numbers of Borns are taking up arma acknowledge "Crime of every description to

further, and say that in this colony's history British representative at Madgascar two or three there never has been a time when there has months ago, and who died after his recall by the been such dissatisfaction and discontent appar- French Government, is to be accorded a funeral ent amongst the Chinese community than at at the expense of the French Republic. The present, and the reason of it is not far to seek foot-and-mouth disease is said to be spreading by those who will give a moment's study to the in England, occasioning serious losses of mock. France we shall not be surprised to find the by the P&O. steamer Deccan, of Colonel Ike apathetic indifference of foreigners rudely dis- Audin (Wild Ike) the celebrated American sharp OUR Manila exchanges report that the Spanish turbed by shocks from unexpected quarters, shooter. Colonel Austin; has had a lengthy cruiser Gravina was despatched by the Ad- miralty on the roth inst. to the Straits of Sunda THE Shanghai Municipal Council are advertis. to survey and report on the recent changes caused ing in London for constables for their newly or

state of affairs which is likely to affect trade have this done and he determined to do all in with their business in China. Aforeigner in China of a few weeks back. The Gravina will go into month, with a bonus after five years and à pepsi his skill with the slic in the Theatre Royal, and

in that locality by the terrible volcanic eruptions ganised police. They offer suitable men $45 per

political contingencies which are likely to arlie another trial if auch were possible. His Excel-ufacturer of goods, but he is too selfish to allow dock at Singapore before proceeding on her sion after 10 years' service. This is equal to the wehear that he will not "show" during his present

Mr

we have been sent down to Canton for the pur-

THE Mercury's Chefoo comespondent writes, under date of the 5th instant-Weather fine. Shipping. in harbour-Omega, Francisca Cart Ritter, Charon, Walland, Customs British gunboat Kesiret.

season in the north of China where his wonderful shooting was the theme of universal admiration." During his stay here he was unable, through un-

A SLIGHT error was made the other evening at the meeting of subscribers to the Hongkong Race Fund in fixing the date of the casuing raco meeting. It has been found that Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, the zoth, 211t, sand, and a3rd days of February will be the most suitabiz fixture, and the races will accordingly take place on these days. The annual race bait will be held on Tuesday, February 36th. * IN alluding to the latest Telegraph libel case MESSRS, KELLER and Cunard, the Royal Illu- the Shanghai Afercury observes:-Mr. Frøsere Smith is evidently bent on exposing a public sionista, arrived from the north yesterday. We

scandal. In that case we do not know what may formance here or not, as we have heard that Mr. happen to him now-a-days. A quarter of a cen Cunard joins Col. Ika Austin in his Australian fury ago Mr Murrow, editor and proprietor of the Daily Press, reformed, the Goverment of tour. We trust the report which has reached Hongkong by his plain spoken

0xCD, vigorous and us to the effect that Keller and Cunard have dis- solved partnership is incorrect, as the combina-incisive writing; but he got put jo, pihon fer, siz months on we forget exactly what charge. But selves, had sufficient insight into the official afterwards "cume down" to a quarter of a million. thousands of their fellow countrymen going to "WE pre requested to state that Lady Bowen will-tion is the most perfect show of its kind travelling there is no doubt he exposed grave scandals, and We have no hesitation in saying that Mr. Keller that was his temporary reward. He made the routine of China (all of them-four in number usual system, adopted by foreigners to instil many of whom never return, and they think that not hold any reception at Government House is far and away the best conjurer and aleight fortune of his paper, however. In this instance. being mandarins but not holding office). to give Western ideas into the Chinese mind. As for him- this exodus is part of the foreigners' plan to get until Tuesday, October 30th, and that after that ofhand performer. now before the public, and we understand the Colonial Office" have ordered. Dur reporter a few valuable hints as to the Chinese seif, His Excellency thought that through this one them out of the country. This is one of the causes date the reception day will be Tuesday instead we hope soon to have another opportunity of side of various questions now agitating diplomats little last named episode just mentioned, and of their deep-rooted aversion towards Europeans of Thursday as hitherto.

witnessing-his-wonderful-manipulative-dexterity which he had duly reported to Peking, the further-Another-is-the-action-of-the-missionaries, You tercourse would be greatly retarded" of the Christianized Chinese--I am referring to the received every courtesy from his Chinese friends, Reporter: "Did His Excellency ay greatly-men, and not to the women not one per cent. have become what you foreigners term a bond Tetarded who, as "old times" were being discussed, soon

Mr. -"His Excellency distinctly said Side Christian. I am not a'Christian myself nor "warmed up" to the conversation, which touched, and moreover that foreigners could not ex. do lever intend to become one. Look, for in- upon many of the all-engrossing topics of the pect frankness from the Chinese if they did not stance at our precepts, and compare them with day.

act frankly towards them."

your. ten commandments," you see I am not Reporter:-Did His Excelleney seem to Ignorant of the principles of your religion-in assign any reason for not giving himself much every instance, save the first commandment, are our precepts the same. My people say that they are grateful to the foreign missionaries for teach. ing them Western Arts and Sciences, but they are far from pleased at the inroad made on the religion of their ancestor which has lasted them for thousands of years with good THE Captain of the steamship Zambrot charged effect, by a religion which they have regarded twelve of her crew, Bombay men, at the Police this with duty in bar **-Reporter:—" 1 understand that you, Mr. and your friends visited Canton with a special authoritica.

was, sixteen years" ago, induced to become a ¿bject in view. Now, if such be the case and If.]

Reporter:-"What of the "Logan trial" and Christian. He was very poor then. Now he is to work, Captain Thomasit let the men go back it is not a secret, might I ask what was your ob- the Portuguese affair

very rich and has turned Bhuddist again. He to their vessel, ject in going to Canton, as I know the whole Mr..."His Excellency read over to us the said to me that after he was converted, through of your friends, as well as yourself, seldom leave nates taken by his secretasies at the trial, and bring a Christian, he managed to get into places Shanghai ?"

pointed out to us that the evidence was, in his where he could make money, through missionary "Ok! it is no secret at all; opinion, most conclusive that Logan killed the boy. influence, and conversing with the "converts and I will at once tell you that we are a deputa. He agreed with the verdict of the jury but not in his company, he was distinctly told by all tion from the various "guilds" in Shanghai with the sentence. He said that Logan should that they had become Christians and that they all whose interests are largely bound up in the trade have been hung; as he went out with the gun intended remaining 10-until they became rich cruiser Feikos, French corvette Volta, and the question. If war breaks out between China and We note the arrival from Shanghai yestenfable of South Chinn, that is to say, principally [the word chiang-gun-was here used, Ed.] when they intended to become Bhuddists again. Hongkong, Canton and Swatowand knowing with the intent to shoot some one, and that But I perceive the subject is distasteful to you the present unsettled state of our fellow-country some one happened to be the boy who was shot. so I will pass it over, yet you must recollect men in the South, more particularly in Canton, He said it was necessary to have another trial that these inroads on the religion of the Chinese it was absolutely necessary and he would move are not at all what they like. To go further, an pose of waiting upon His Excellency the Viceroy heaven and earth (lit: fien-t) to have one held. other cause is the apparent selfishness of the in order to learn from His Excellency's own lips he was besieged on all sides with petitions, foreigner in Ching--I can't say how it is in Europe whether there is any tendency in the present seditious placards, and anonymous threats to

or America---when dealing with the Chinese and amongst the Chinese, or whether there are any his power to get the English Government to have wants to deal "first-hand with theproducer or man- which would so affect trade in the future, thereby lency seemed to think that at the trial the lawyer the Chinese to deal "first hand" with manumission. causing a loss to merchants in China.

for the Chinese Government (meaning, we sup facturers or producers of goods in Europe or Ame Reporter:--And did you see the Viceroy while pose, Mr.. Francis] should have been allowed to rica, Can't you see this for yourself, Sir? Again you were at Canton, and how did he receive speak, and that the British Government should the Chinese do not like to have thing thrust you?

have kept the man who was sent away (Nielsen forcibly upon them, Then, still further, the guid Mr.

Yes, we paid no less than as a witness. The English, he said, were ance of the officials is what they look to, and, four visits to His Excellency, two of which, our always ready to prosecute a Chinaman, but as a rule they follow their dictates in all matters presentation and farewell audiences, being of a when an Englishman was to be prosecuted which are new to them." formal nature, and the other two more of an in- they did their best to shield him,

Our reporter turned to the other Chinese gen formal or social nature wherein we were able to not to be wondered at, when the Chinese. tlemen present enquiring as to their opinions, and converse freely with His Excellency without that saw the English act in this way, that they they all seemed to acquiesce in what their stiff formality and reserve usually attendant upon had the riot, having, berides this, the drown- friend had just seld. One of the gentlemen, state receptions. Our stay in Canton was Justing of the man by the Portuguese (Das), six days. The Viceroy received us with every The people who rose up against the foreigners, demonstration of friendship and regard, extend. were of the illiterate class thousands of whom ing to us the hospitality of his yamen during our do not know how to read or write. It must have stay in Canton, (which, however, etiquette a very demoralizing effect, said His Excellency forbade us

ques upon the better or literate class. As regards the to accept), Upon the sion of our two informal visits, we were Portuguese man, His Excellency will neither sumptuously regaled with two magnificent ban have a joint trial of Chinese and Portuguese at quets given in our honor, to one of which the Canton as requested by the Portuguone Lovemor greater part of the civil and military mandarins, of Macao, whose despatch the

matters connected with our police system and Including the Tartar General and. Governor, not even answered, bass insist Victroy has were present, and no less than 4a tablen were man be tried by British law as the alleged

somis considerable Interest to the comi spread for the guests. Upon the occasion of offence was committed on board of an English

The Viceroy did not give THE aquatic sports of our gallast defenders SIR JOHN POPE HENNESSY's' first levee in Mau the other informal visit there was only His Ex-

steamer. His Excellency has heard that the himself any unnecessary uneasiness about eliber The Grand Old Buffs will take place in the ritius was a curious affair according to the des some return islanders Next day, cellency himself, and four of his aide-de-camps

Portuguese intend taking their countryman to the Tonquin affair or the probabilities of a war swimming bath of the Victoria Recreation Club cription of it given by the Mercantile Recordar or wer-ydans present, and even these latter Macao to be tried there whether the Chinese between China and France." retired after the banquet, leaving us four to con- quietly allow them to do so or not, and, con- Reporter Dia the Viceroy express any which has been kindly granted for the occa-The oficial notice intimated that the dress verse alone with His Exceliency, only the ser- sequently the Viceroy has the gunboat, whereon opinion? What did he say ?"

sian-to-morrow, the 16th inst. commencing at was to be uniform or evening dress. * Light- vants being present. I had almost forgotten to the man now is, strictly watched, and she will

Mr. tell 1 you that we had letters from some very not be permitted to leave with the man on board though he knew that Ching was considerably 15 P. The programme is a varied one and coloured trousers and bright meczules, 'n prominent personages, introducing us to Viceroy The forts received instructions accordingly, last behind other nations in means of modern war.

should produce capital sport: The committee of crated by a black academical gown, were Chang, bui in telling you their names, I must week when the Viceroy was there request you not to publish them."

Reporter" What are the forts going to dorare, yet she was not to-day the same as she was management, are: Major Harrison, Leuts, uniform not evening dress, ineither can:

twenty years ago. She had spent a lot of Holme, D'Aeth, and Lloyd, Sergi-Major coloured gloves, pot hats, umbre Thereupon Mr. gave our reporter

money since the last war with any foreign Gleeson and Colour-Sergis Giles and Milne, ham, or alpsen, brown green an the names of the people who had given the de-

power, and France would not find it such an Lieut. and Adjutant Somerset will act as starter. loose and flapping-be consid putation letters of introduction to the Viceroy, but

easy task to conquer Ching now. Even if France for reasons above, these names, as well as those Mr.

"I really cannot say; but I did gain a victory or two, would she be able to Iris proposed in London to establish a long- evening dress, yet all these of the gentlemen comprising the deputation, are suppose that is what the Viceroy meant. Be sustain them? Did she think that China would service decoration for deserving firemen. The seen amongst those of Euro withheld from publication.

only told me that he had “given instructions remain inactive during the time? His Excel- (continuing) "We went up to accordingly" and I did not think to ask him lency said that France would not find men and following recommendation has been made by the As to the Orientals, they Canton in the Kishing but the Viceroy would whether the forts were to actually open fire upon hips enough to fight Chinn; she might possibly Fire Brigade Committee That the board do selves with their feet covered, whi not hear of us going down again in any other the Portuguese gunboat or not. His Excellency get at one or two of the treaty poets, but that Institute a medal for long service and good con- an insult a vessel than one of his own gunboats, and we says the Portuguese have no voice in the matter would be all. She could not possibly get at all accordingly embarked on board the Chop Chung at all as Portugal has ne treaty with China, and of them at the same time. China wag duct in the fire brigade, and that the medal be his hat on his head. and arrived here yesterday morning,"

moreover in-Macao, when a Chinaman does country with plenty of men and plenty of given to every man who shall have served 15 dividuals were not in their * Reporter:-Might I ask whether you attained wrong the Portuguese try blin there and hang money. H He seemed to place great faith in years in the brigade with zeal and fidelity, and to our evening dress your object; that is to say, did you gain the him if necessary, There is a mistake here; capi- torpedo warfare, and so, he told me did against whom no offence shall have been estab Arab-or Indian—had on- hecessary information you sought an audience tal punishment has been abolished in Portugal the Tartar General. It is the intention of liabed. That the medial be of bronze, to distin-mock, white h-cut

for many year--Ed.] without reference to the China to fortify all her ports with torpedoes. His Oh, yes. Our mission to the Viceroy Chinese at all, either one way or the other His Excellency believed them to be mon efficient guish it from the silver one which is given for patent leather boots, his head was entirely successful, and we gained the Excellency also added that he believed foreigners than forts and fortifications. He thought that it bravery. That the figurative representation on with a very ordfon necessary information which will be made were trying their best to impose upon the Chi- was foolish on the part of China to get such public to our countrymen through the guilds we nese.. China had now been overtwenty years in large men-of-war as had been ordered from Gathe obverse side be the same as that of the silver lond represent, and will most likely be published in treaty with foreign powers-referring to the pre- many ar China did fix want them, She (China) medal; and that the reverse side do bear the window curtain. the Shanghal natives paper, the Sin Pao, the sent treaties and the treaties then made were was not going out to fight other nations, she only wont Forlong service and good conduct. walked from his store. Total's organ, and the SAMs Pao, Mr. Major's then and still remain all one-sidet. Hetweghe wanted to protect herself, and torpeipes and That the distribution of the medals do take place paper. However, we shall know better what that it was high time that they were revised, and | small heavily armed gunboats would do that for once a year, at the same time and in the same means, the respective guilds will take to make he had made it his business to so represent the her. Regarding the ronquin affair,' His Excel- the matter public when we get to Shanghai, matter in a very lengthy memorial to the lim-Jency said that China did not recognize the way as the medals for bravery, unless in any case Reporter: You must know, Mr. that it perial throne, pointing out that it was now the present successor of Tu Duc as the head or there may be special circumstances rendering is not Shanghai alone which takes an interest in | lime, China baying had so much experience in ❘ king of Tonquin, China was going to place, some other course expedient? - 20)

Mr.

It was

Have they received instructions to fire upon the Portuguese gunboat in ense she goes down the river with the man on board ?”

THE Chinawoman who attempted sell-destruc tion on the 8th instant by jumping from the Praya into the sea and when rescued by police constable Robertson, No. 41, tried to repeat the mad act, was discharged at the Polics Court this morning by Mr. Wodehouse, her husband undertaking to look after her. Dr. Ayres certified her to be of sound mind.

however, added that it was his opinion that, A NATIVE who was brought before Captain the Chinese would one day be the most power- ful nation on the face of the earth and would Thomsett this morning charged with dealing in drive the foreigner out of China and get Hong- Tiz Fa lottery tickets got three months. hard kong back again." He also wanted to know labour, Inspector Quincey found the prisoner "what right the British had to take Hongkong busily engaged in the manufacture of the tickets, at all?"

After a little further general conversation, and seized upon the whole stock in trade, includ our reporter again. "opened fire" with "What ing pens, inke, seals and a lot of other gambling did the Viceroy seem to think of the war in material. The money found was forfeited to the Tonquin and the attitude of France and China towards each other

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pay of the sergeants in Hongkong, and as Shang? hal is, taken all round, a much nicer and far more economical place to live in than Fragrant Sireams, the policeman's life is evidently intends ed to be a far happier ons financially under the northern municipality than is the case in this model Crown Colony where a considerable portion of our revenue la expended in providing well, paid sinecures for sundry beads of departments. and their toadies and hangers-on, whilst the real

workers are in almost every case disgracefully under-pald. The able men at present ministering the government are, now engaged in some scheme of police reform, having for its ob tingeat. We are anxiously awaiting the return Ject the permanent reduction of the Chinese con

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