New-York tribune., 1874-12-02

for land defense made by the Chnesr are
the Chusan Islands, commanding 1ne approasn, 20, VI
k have been begun. but left unhnsheo' oe"
Mr.. Avery the Uued States Minister left SHANGHAI
Oct IA for Pekng He arrived at ren-tsin Oh the lS'h
and Resumed hIs Journey on the 2ist. e,o.r
The Chinese pirate captain who seized the snip onafA
was executed In Hong Kong Oct. 10.
The Chinese transport Tayak. engaged In cGrryine
typoon of Sept 90 ana l6 lives were lost Oher trans,
scattered by the same storm have not oeen hear
vceroy and General Of the Army OF C0ihi Will be sent
Canton to take the office Of vccroy OF Ivan Tung aud
KwapgSi. No reasons announced Tor the prOposei
change. which cannot be carried OUT unui aiItr tne
japanese crisis has passed. Meanwhile fing nan, re-
temporarily appointed 10 the posi-. ,. A., villa.
There general complaint against the United
States Consul at Ncw-Chauge for having sentenced
pilot named Haleday, convicted OF mdrderous assault
upon Chinese woman to only L. DAYS npris%nnaeh MT,
praise nom Ameri'a an shipmasters f.r pt9inpe anu
satisfactory settlement Of collision case between
japanese steamer and the ship Worcester.
The subject OF supplying prostitute Tor san
attracts much attention III Hong Kong. anu Measutes
are under consideration for preventing futther de-
partures from that port Several cases OF gfS seeking
release have recently been before the courts .,.
Chinese contractor. convicted OF Swth1ng Dy max
ing false estimates IN repairing the Imperial GUNNER
Palace, has been sentenced to deeapi'aton. ,.,...
Prof. Watson, head OF the American party IN PeKlnS
for the observation OF the transit ~ Venus discovered
Oct. Ia new asterod of the eleventh magnitude. A
16 and proceeded 10 Chcfoo. ,
province OF YuBnon. where nc served III the Imperial
army during the reUeiiion, 1, now one 9 Tue mons VI
Peking. He fought the eide of the Buddalsts and
COnfucilsists against his cOr'igiOnisls.
Twelve Thousand Chinese troops are now In Formosa,
stationed about CO miles from the japanese camp Tue
British residents in ChefOo have pctuoned The Consul
the presence OF shiJ-oi-war at that port
during the Wiuter. They fear rising VI the natives
against fOreI gners iu case OF war.
Efforts draw tho Alaska from tho beach have thus
Iaed but hopes still entertained that she will
DC dIslOdged
YOKOHAMA. Japan. Nov. "a heavy typhoon occurred
at YozO Oct. II. Many villages were greatly injured
aud was entirely destroyed. TIirty-three junks
we're wrecked, ana 200 lives were lost
Lieut.. Commander Cassel has returned to Yokohama
with health much improved by his sojourn In Formosa
The condition of the troops in Southern Formosa Is
now healthfu tho dangerous season; having passed.
Nearly 1000 sick brought back to NaGasakt early
10 October their places having been supplied from the
barracks at that port Tic whole Japanese force now
In Formosa s about 900 The main bodies are held
i'm reserve at gaskl TO when addl10Ds are
continually sent At present, however, there IL 10
Preparations are undated. and will so continue
until tho question is decided one way or
the other Tie public expenses are beng reduccu III
various ways The AadJ nd members OF tue imperial
family have ronOunCed part OF tner Incomes Numerous
employees have requested reduction Uf their salaries,
aud even SCHOLARS IN the natlOu9l academies nave
petOned that the amount allowed for their education
be temporarily reduced Enthu>iam and offers OF per
sona sacrifices UNIVERSAL aud volunteers arc DelhS
enrolled throughout the empire.
The United States Minister'S relations with tho Japan
ESQ Government erfectiy harmonious; but bis rep.
reservations In regard to the military registration OF
in his service aud the cmplo yment or MI
WassOn have been passed unheeded