The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-09-12
THE FAR EAST.
Transit and Trade Between Burmsh and
hina-Message Of tho King Of Burmah to the
British-Gsneral Progress Under Differ
emit Aspects Explorations in China.

Our newspaper files from Asia, by way OF Europe,
supply the following State document from Burmah,
paper which Is not only interesting In Its language,
but very important In its cOntents:-
From the Rangoon Gazette, July S.
His Great, Glorious and Most Excellent Majesty
who reigns over the Kingdoms OF Thunaparanta,
Tampadeepa and all the great Umbrella-wearing
Risi sl Sun, LORD Of the Celestial Elephant and
Master OF many White Elephants. the Great Chief
OF Righteousness, addresses his Excellency the
Right Honorable the Viceroy land Governor Gen.
eral OF India and all the Great estern Countries.
In pursuance OF the very great friendship that has
from the time Of his Maestys great grandfather, In
regular succession to his Majestys reign, and which
Enuan a no IS regn"rv
every ten years with royal letters and presents. and
the "gOld and silver road" Of commerce having been
opened, numerous merchants took advantage OF IL
for trading purposes, and thereby gave vast i'm
petus to the trade OF the country, ana cores
p0nding increase to the royal customs revenue.
between the Chinese and the Panthays, the road be-
came impracticaple LITERALLY unpleasant) the usual
decennial ambassador with royal letters and pre-
sents unable to come, both trade ana the royal
customs revenue have declined for the past ten
intercourse of any kind between Burmah and the
mini0ns Of the Emperor OF China the wild Kakhyen
tribes ON the borders rose and became unsettled, and
the FEW traders who took advantage OF the road
were subject to annoyance.
The material progress OF manyscountries and their
free intercourse have been interrupted for many
years, owing to the continuance OF hostiitIes be-
tween the Chinese and the Panthays. When peace
has been established between these two Powers,
the road will be taken advantage OF as before and
the ancient trade revived. Anticipating this resu 1t,
his Majesty IN accordance with established custom,
IN the act OF promoting the e. object IN view 70
Friend, the English Viceroy, In the year 1929 81 y.
corresponding to 1887 A. D) deputed English ON,
GERS to explore the country between Bhamo and
CHINA: His Majesty was pleased at this, and
gave his hearty support to the expedition. with
reference to that part OF the vlceroys letter in which
he wishes his Majesty facilitate the opening OF the
routes to China, his Majesty observes that soon
as the road between Bhamo and China Is open and
taken advantage OF by numerous traders the Kaki.
dare to rlse the trade OF Burmah will be enhanced to
degree hitherto unknown, and with view to en-
able England to reap similar advantages to Burmah,
his Majesty VIII cordially further TO the utmost or
his power any English expedition that may here
after be deputed to explore the Chinese route.
ceive the assurance OF the Vicer0y that, adopting
the policy Ofhis predecessors, he Is anxious to
tain sincere ana lasting friendship. His Majesty
is fully convinced that the Increased wealth and
prosperity which the subjects OF both countries
now enjoy may fairly be attributed to the improved
state OF intercourse and the amicable relations that
exist owing to the treaty alliances between the two
governments The misunderstanding between the
officers OF the English expedition and the Governor
and other officials at BhamO his Majesty Is inclined
to believe may solely be ascribed to mutual Ign0-
Of each others customs and rules ofetiquette,
and trusts the yiceroy will endorse this view.
His Majesty, far from making any nvdous dis
tinction between Burmese ana English, daily looks
forward with lively interest," to the English enjoy
ing increased prosperity without let or hlndrance.
between the two Powers, his Majesty will use his
utmost endeavors to promote their interests In every
Dated Royal Palace, Mandalay, the LIST day of in
creasing moon Tab0ung, 124l b. Il. corresponding
with I'd March, 1870 A. d.
go True transaton.)
A. FYTCHE, Major General G. ). l.,
Chief Commissioner OF British Burmah and Agent to
the Viceroy ana Governor General OF India.