The Express.
London, England, 1861-01-11 00:00:00

LATEST INTELLIGENCE.

CHINA.

FOREIGN OFFICE DESPATCH.
FOREIGN OFFICE, J. 11, 1881.
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The following telegram has been received from
her Majesty's consul at Marseilles, dated January
10, 4.50 p.m. :
News from Hong Kong to November 29.
The treaty has, with Emperor's consent, been
posted over walls of Pekin, and read by crowds of
natives, astonished at the imperial condescension.
The whole army had left Pekin, and, excepting
1,500 men waiting at Hoaicou (1), reached Tien-tsin
by the nth.
Ceremonial visits had been exchanged at imperial
palace between Prince Kung and English and
French ambassadors.

Mr. Bruce introduced to Prince Kung by Lord
Elgin on the Bth.
On the 9th, Lord Elgin and Mr. Bruce left
Pekin (accompanied by staff, for Tien-tain.
Mr. Adkins is the sole remaining British official
at Pekin, and will make preparations for Mr.
Bruce's residence there.
Mr. Bruce will winter at Tien-tain.
Count Ignatief is established at Pekin for the
winter.

Many of the troops which left Takoo forts on
the 19th had ahead• reached Hong Kong. General
Napier arrived on the nth. The Chesapeake, with
Admiral Hope, daily expected.
Admiral Jones, it is said, proceeds to Japan.

. . _ .
No mention made of any hurricane or naval
disaster in Chinese waters.

(Signed) EDWARD MARE, British Consul.

The Monitesr of to-day announces that a plot of
ground, in the interior of the city of Canton, has
been granted by the Chinese government as • site
for a catholic church.

ITALY.

PARIS, FRIDAY MOHXUiG.

The Mutate,' r iu its bulletin of to-day states that
the negotiations for an armistice at Gaeta have
remained without any result. Sardinia declared
herself ready to suspend hostilities and the siege
weeks until the 19th instant. The French admiral
informed King Francis 11. of this, and invited him
likewise to cease hostilities. The admiral also
declared that should hostilities cease in consequence
of this invitation the French squadron would
immediately quit the waters of Gaeta, leaving
only one vessel, which would remain until the ex-
piration of the armistice.

TURIN, FRIDAY.

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The new Lieutenancy Council of Sicily is corn-
posed as follows :—Torrearsa, Finances ; Einerioo
Amaze, Interior ; Orlando, Justice ; &atolls,
Public Works ; Turisi, Agriculture.

NAPLES, JAN. 9.

A pacific popular demonstration at Palermo
determined Signor IA Farina to tender ill/4 resig-
nation. Tranquillity was re-established.
The reactionary movement in the Abruzzi has no
importance.
Prince Carignan is expected herewith impatience.
An armistice has been concluded at Gaeta.

FRANCE.
PAR" THURSDAY EVINUSG.
The King of Prusais. has conferred on Prince
Murat the grand cordon of the order of the Eagle.
The Patric says :—" It is not true that the
French squadron has already left Gaeta.
" Laronciiire will shortly return to assume the
command of the Levant squadron."

THE BANK OF FRANCE.
PARIS, FRIDAY MORNIKO.
The Monikur publishes the usual monthly re-
turn of the Bank of France, which] shows the
following results as compared with the December
return :

Damns&

Cash in hand .
Advances .....

82 millious.
Treasury balance .. b 1 If
Immix

Bills discounted, not yet due 69 millions.
Bank notes • 3l} /f
Current accounts

These changen ars of much importance. The
coin and bullion have decreased 3,280,0001. ; the
discounts have increased 2,800,0001. ; the treasury
balance has decreased 2,000,000 l.; and the note
circulation has increased 1,240,0001.