The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-11-18


ooDtenrtible rsos take pity on them as heretofore"
Some OF our readers may probably think that il
the Chmese government really entertained an in
tent,on Of violating the treaty of Nenking, that in
tsntion would scarcely be disclosed in an official
newspaper There il, hewever, in this respect,
a strange mixture of cunning and sim pcity in
Chinese statesmen. During, and just before the
war, the plans OF the government and its officers
even The me asures proposed to be adopted for de-
ceIvrg the English commanders and dplomatists,
were often very navcly detailed in the official
journal, or in printed proclamations; and when
the capture of one after another Of the large con-
mercisl cities Of the north, and the seizure Of the
line of the grand canal by the invading forces, had
convinced the government that further resistance
was hopeless, its determination to make peace was
pretty plainly announced before any .p'snpoten-
tiary made his appearance. II is obvious,
however, that these curious Chinese state pa
pers are not to he dsSegarded; and the expo
silion OF ebay Kihshin may probably be taken TO
indicate pretty correctly the state Of feeling
towards foreigners at the court of Picking. Aud
this view Of the question is considerably strength
ened by a decree which appears in subsequent
number OF the Picking Reprtn-an abstract of
which Is given IN the second number of the North
China Here ld In this decree the Emperor directs
bat seven high officers shall repair to Peking,
there to await his commands and amongst hese
are Lin Tsiheu (heter known to English readers
as Commissioner Linz, and Chin kingysng, both
well known for their share In bringing about the
late war, and as prominent opponents Of Keying
End the party which advocated pacific policy -
Whether Lin Tsiheu, who had his share of the
Disaster and humiliations of the war; would now be
rrsdy 70 advise renewal of II, may, perhaps, be
douttiul but there cannot be the slightest doubt
OF his bitter hostility to foreigners and the recall
ing If men like him to the councils of the State is
by no means significant of friendly feelings on the
part of the young Emperor and his confidential ad-
Nisers.
American Packet Station I'm Ireland.
the London Times, Oct 80
An interesting report on the southwestern har-
bors Of Ireland, aud their respective capabilities
presented to the Cork and Bandon Railway Com
pany, by Mr. Nixon, their engineer. The harbors
examined were four, namely, Berehaven, Bantry,
Crcokhaven, and Dunmanss, and they all present
advantages of an important kind. Berehaven is at
the entrance Of Bantry Bay, forty miles in longi-
tude west OF Galway, and from its large area, aud
the great facilities which the surrounding coast
affords for making lie deences, il is pointed ont
most commanding position both for naval and
transatlantic packet station. Bantry harbor is
situated twenty miles up the bay, above Berenaven,
to which, however, IL is inferior both in respect to
extent as well as to ingrcss and egress with ad-
verse winds Crookhaven is situated on the most
southe m promontory of Ireland, and its longitude
is thirty miles west Of Galway. II is small, as
compared with Berehaven or Bintry, but il is
particularly safe and easy Of access in all winds,
while It's eligibility as packet station is shown
by the fact that II is more frequented by trans
atlantic traders Than any other harbor on the
southern coast Of Ireasd. II lies in a direct
course between the coast of America and Oh at OF
England; the neighboring coast is well lighted
from the Fasfnet Rock and Rock Island, and II
Is said to be generally free from those fogs which
SO frequently occur on the western shores of the
island. The fourth harbor, that of Dunmsnus, is
but little known. II is situated on the eastern side
OF Dunmanus Bay, end Is exceedingly small. and
rarely frequented. It's position, however, is very
favorable for a railway communication with Ban
don.. Each Of these harbors, from their southern
position, would present the advantage of being
suitable as port OF call, 70 that steamers might
leave London or Liverpool with much smaller
supply If Goals than under pre- sent circumstances.
AT BeTehaven and Crooahayen, this would espe-.
connecting all or envy of the various points thus
oeFCr ,peo win the present railway communic atom
between Dublin and Bandon, Mr.. Nixon recon-
mends the construction Of line from Bandon TO
Bsntry, with single rails, which should branch of
in two routes IL approaches The later town, the
one 10 Berehaven and the other To Dunmanus and
Crookhaven. From Bandon 10 Berehaven would
he 64 miles, and the cost is estimated at f642 7J0
From BaDdon tn Crookhsven would be- so miles, at
a cost Of 1856, Goo. Surprising, however, the en-
tire plan carried out. SO miles Of the roi d (namey
from Bandon TO within five miles Of Bantry, cost
ing 25,OtO) would be common 10 both routes.
Mr. Nixon concludes his report as follows
elm conclusion, i have 10 offer few remarks on
the great national benefits which would arise by
through which the projected lines would pass. |
need scarcely remark that the employment OF the
laboriBg poor is the only means OF reducing the
rates which In the western and populous districts
OF the county (Cork), isa matter OF the greatest
importance 10 the TafePayers. And the general
employ ment created, well by the CONSTRUCTIONS
the maintenance OF lines Of railway, would so re-
duce the pressure on the labor market, that all
clarfes would Internationally be greatly benefited
by the carrying out Of large undertakings Of the
kind. No better proof OF this need be given than
the fact that during the construction Of the Cork
and Bandon Railway, several electoral divisions ia
that no rate made in those dis riots during the
time the works were going on, and the increased
usflc caused by the completion OF such works
mNst lead 10 permanent advantages, both 10 the
agricultural and conn ercial classes Of the dis
trct which cannot be overestmated"
State OF Trade In France.
The only trade that Is really suffering IN Paris at
rresen', Is that of the manufacture Of machinery.
In sorle o. those manufactories the furnaces are
Rot lighted more than four tunes q mouth, and
their principal employ ment is in the repair OF old
engines and locomotives. IL Is hoped, however,
that the meeting Of the Legislative Assembly will,
as II generally does, give mere activity to trade aud
commerce. The aocoUnis from Lyons are still I'M
favorable. Several mills are idle, waiting for or
ders from England and the United States. THIS
elk being lover in England than in Lyons, and the
consequent determination Of the English dealers
not TO submit TO the prices demanded by the
French manufacturers. The last letters RON
NhC CthttS ntuuou hnht lnt eaOSN W
French goods in the Southern and Eastern States
10 considerably reduced, and that fresh orders
thence may be soon expected. All the re.
ports received from the agricultural districts
coincide in describing the price Of wheat
es declining. with very little business doing.
Some purchases Of -four have been made
IN Pans, for the English market, at the rate
Of AZ names for the sack Of l5O kilogrammes. Ia
fact, prices are go runously low that no farmer will
eel who Is not severely pressed f1r money, aud
many have declared thst they will not, this year,
Tow more than half the quantity OF gram they
sowed last year. Letters from Odessa state that
the wheat crop this year In Southern Russia n IN
cror by one-hrd TO that Of 1919 The potato disease
is making further progress, and some have beense-
verely attacked since they were dug out OF the
ground. Chesnuts are abundant, both 10 Perlgord
and AUveTgnt, and will, ia some measure supply the
deficiency Of potatoes. Trufes likewise, are most
plentiful, and selling al Pcreord at francs the
pound The result of the most careful inquiries IN
the wine growing districts s, that the quantity OF
The present crop will be equal, OF not greaer than
that OF last year; but thatthe quality will be iate-
nor, except in some favored districts, such as Bur
gundy and the Beaujoais. where the vintage was