December 11, 1895.)
a short time charterers struggled on, hoping for batter times, but the last straw was added and judging it better to cancel and pay freight than to bay at the rainous rates charged, several of the natives shippers informed their southern friends of the facts of the case, recommending cancellation. Up-country dealers deserve, how- ever, more sympathy than one is disposed at first sight to grant; taking the difficulties they have had to contend with into consideration their conduct is by no means quite inexcusable, though they are to be blamed for carrying things as far as they have done. Comparatively speaking we have had an unusually dry year and the water beyond Tienchuangtai is in consequence so shallow as to necessitate dis- charging the produce into smaller boats in order to enable cargo boats to cross bars and banks, usually at a sufficient depth to allow the latter to pass fully laden.
In addition to this, blackmail has been going on to a very serious extent. Several deserters from defeated Chinese regiments have availed themselves of opportunities presented by the entire absence of any attempt at control or supervision over the district, and arming them. selves with the rifles and ammunition left on the battle field at Tienchuangtai, levy regular sums from boats passing. Resistance on the part of the boatmen means confiscation of their clothing and all belongings of any value, and consequently blackmail is paid without question. Liaoyang dealers have had therefore some excuse for their rather high-handed proceedings, unfortunate though the result has been, and no doubt by this time they have fully experienced the feelings of the possessor of a certain goose with golden eggs.
I am glad to see that in spite of the very logical arguments advanced by some
re the inutility of docking guuboats in Newchwang (arguments by-the-bye put forward by those who dwell in more southern climes) it has been considered advisable to place H.M.S. Rattler here for our protection during the winter months. As, from all accounts, the Japanese will evacuate the port about the end of January, there is, or rather would have been, a possibility of a little unpleasantness, if the Chinese soldiers entered before the civil authorities were firmly
established.
Most of the missionaries hare returned to
their stations, where they will presumably spend mediate circle has a sincerer respect for the theory and ostensible object of their work than myself. but I must say it seems astound- ing to me that men knowing the nature of the Celestial as they should, still apparently consider it a right and proper thing to take their wives and children into the heart of the interior. Can they imagine for one moment that the events of last winter are calculated to soften the Chinese hearts towards intruders?
the winter. No one outside their own im-
The Red Cross Hospital certainly did a great deal towards showing Chinamen that foreigners have their uses, but how long will that impres .sion last, and how far has it penetrated? I have no wish to be thought a croaker or to sug gest dangers where none exist, but history has very plainly proved that all great undertakings lives, and therefore I say, let the wily Celestial practise his brutality on toughened muscles, more especially as our humane Government seems to shrink from exacting blood for blood. Most of us have seen the so-called lion-tamer put his head in the beast's mouth, and though we strongly disapprove of encouraging a morbid taste for such exhibitions we generally make use of the argument "if he chooses to take the risk it's no affair of ours." Show me the man, however, who would dare, before á civilised audience. to take his children into the cage and expose them to the same risk! And yet this very spectacle, or something extremely like it, is now presented to the eyes of an audience of all the European Powers, and the dissentient voices would be drowned by an ordinary round of hisses at a provincial music hall.-N. C. Daily News.
demand the sacrifice of a certain number of
A serious accident happened on the 26th ult. at Tientsin to Lieut. Rogers, of the Linnet. He was thrown on the back of his head when out -riding; fortunately a friend was with him and
he was promptly taken to the hospital.
CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT.
MISCELLANEOUS.
It is reported that the late Queen of Korea had embraced the Roman Catholic faith a short time before her murder.
The Saigon Progrès Commercial says the Cus- toms employés at that port have made a soizure of a hundred kilogrammes of contraband opium on the steamer Stam. which will result in several thousand dollars reward to the dis- coverers, who are clated at the find. !
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EXPORT OF TÉA FROM CHINA TO UNITED STATES AND CANADA.
Amoy! Foochow Shanghai
The.
1893-96. 18995
10,775,947 - 15,496,196
6,066,651 4,626,555
.26,615,804 · 22,800,202
43,458,402 48,012,958
EXPORT OF TEA FROM CHINA TO
ODESSA.
1895-96 lbs.
H.M.S. Spartan took advantage of the spring tide and went up to the settlement at Shanghai ankow and Shanghai...27,240,863 on the 2nd inst. The Mercury says She now lies opposite the Bund, at the British Naval Buoy, and is the finest mad-of-war that has formed a feature of the river for a considerable. length of time.
The N. C. Daily News says:-As the Freuch Municipality have been unable to make better terms with the Waterworks Company, they have decided to construct waterworks of their own. The land has already been purchased for the purpose and is situated above the junk an- chorage and below the Arsenal.
24th November states.
A correspondent writing from Peking on the according to the Mercury: "The missionrry memorial to the Tsungli Yamen was presented a week ago. The missionaries have seen the members of the Yamen twice, besides conversing with several of them privately. Our contemporary does not
say what the character of the memorial is.
The Hyogo News of the 2nd inst. says:-The Taiwan-maru's long trip from Takao to Ujina has ended safely and is accounted for by her sheltering through a severe storm at Ishigaki Island. Meantime four vessels were specially despatched in search of her from different points over different rontes, and others were defected from their proper courses for a like purpose. Moreover the Japanese Consul in Hongkong was already taking additional steps among Her passcugers foreign shipping companies. soldiers of the Guard) and crew were unhurt.
In its notice of the Caledonion Ball at Shang- hai the N. C. Daily News says: When the ladies had departed the second supper took place, the proceedings being enlivened with much excellent music. Some ninety guests and hosts remained for this function. Mr. Buyers being in the chair. Some excellent speeches were made, notably one by Mr. Fullarton Henders n returning thanks for the guests, proposed Among the singers by Mr. R. M. Campbel. were Messrs. Bates, Dr. Cooper. Gumpert, and Sutherland, and it was not until 6 a.m. that an adjournment was made to the Bund, whore a eel was danced to the dulcet strains of the pipes, and the ball was closed for the year.
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A native paper reports that the seventh son of Chang Chih-tung met with his death through accident. The report that he com- mitted suicide is found to be untrue. Young Chang took great interest in composing poetry and on various occasions invited his associates to his garden, where poetry was the chief item of entertainment. It happened that he was alone in his garden the night when he met his death, and as usual was composing poetry and at the same time admiring the beautiful scenery around him and occasionally glancing at the sky, when he missed his footing and fell into the pond. Cries of help were soon heard by the gardener, who immediately went to assist. Chang was dragged out of the water, but too late to be of any avail, and he died the next morning. He was a good scholar and had It is said that many others have lost their lives in passed the Suitsai examination at his early age. this pond and young Chang is the latest victim.
-Mercury.
COMMERCIAL.
TEA.
EXPORT OF LEA FROM CHINA TO GREA! BRITAIN.
1891-954 lbs.. 6,797,828 719,363 14,357,218
|
1894-95
lbs. 22,565,223
EXPORT OF TEA FROM JAPAN TO UNITED STATES AND CANADA.
1894-95 lbs.
lbs. 28,830,449 26,929,936 17,871,446 14,660,398
1
1895-96
Yokobama Kobe
46,701,895 41,590,829
SILK.
SHANGHAI, 6th December.-(From Messra. Crombie and Burkill's, circular.)-London tele- grams dated the 5th inst. report the market quiet." Gold Kiling 8/3, Blue Elephant 10/9.
Raw Silk.-Business during the week has been quiet. Native dealers remain firm and are not prepared to make any material reduction, not- withstanding the large stock which is on hand.
Tsatlées.-Only one buyer has been in the mar-. ket on the basis of Tis. 343 for Gold Kiling, and Tls. 380 for Mountain 4. Taysaams.-Are not in demand and we only hear of one transaction in 9/12 Moss Double Butterfly No. 1 at Tls. 327). Yellow Silks. Are in fair demand for India and the Straits, at rates which show no material change. Arrivals, as per Customis. Returns from the 28th November to the 4th current, are 880 bales of White 125 bales of Yellow, and and 193
Re-reela and Filature.- bales of Wild Silk. There is no business to report either in Filatures or Re-reels. The outgoing American mail took 635 bales for New York, wbich are old contracts. Wild Silke. We hear of no business. Waste
Silk.There is some more enquiry for this article. Hopau Waste No. 1 has been taken at Tis. 59 to 63, and some Woosieh Pierced Cocoons at Tis. 54. Popgees.-Some 5,600 pieces Shantung Pongees have changed bands at prices varying from Tls. 1.80 to 3.25.
Purebases include :-Tsutices.-Red Pagoda 3 at Tls. 137. Mountain 4 at Tls. 380, do. 5 at Tls. 340, Bird Yinling at Tls. 375, Gold Lion at Tl. 3714, Gold Kiling at Tls. 343. Siebings Quong-foong at Tls. 340. Taysaam.-9/12 Moss Double Butterfly 1 at Tls. 327. Skeins.-Lee- yang Double Man 3 at Tls. 275, Chingyung at Tis. 235. Yellow Silk.-Meeyang nt Tls. 240.
EXPORT OF SILK FROM CHINA AND JAPAN TO EUROPE. 1895-96
Shanghai Canton...
Yokohama
1894-95
bales.
bales.
40,026
26,664
10.868
8,051
13,121
9,751
64,018
44,166
EXPORT OF SILK FROM CHINA AND JAPAN TO AMERICA.
Canton
1895-96
1894-95
bales.
bales..
7,522
4,860
****** 6,557
5,325
Yokohama
.18,727
12,005
82.806
22,199
Shanghai
CAMPAIOR.
HONGXON 10th December.-No fresh supplies have come forward lately and prices are still advancing Quotations for Formosa are $86.00 to $86.50. Juring the past week sales have been 150 piculs.
SUGAR.
IlONGKONG, 10th December.-A large demand has been experienced from the North and the improvement in prices continues. Following are the quotatione :-
Shekloong, No. 1. White...$7.57 to 7.00 per pol.
do.
2. White... 7.06 to 7.10 Shekloong, No. 1, Brown... 4.93 to 4.96 2. Brown... 4.70 to 4.72 Ma. 1. White... 745 to "7.48)
1895-96
lbs. 0,9 12,824 414,881
... 11,176,408
19,8 65,786
do. Swalow.
do.
•
38,479,021
do..
Canton and Macao Amoy Foochow Slinnytai and Hankqw.19,383,905
41,700,230
2. White... 692 to 6.93
1. Brown... 4.83 to 4.85
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