The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-10-28
CHINA AND JAPAN.

POPULAR TEELINo CONCERNING THE RESTORE
TON OF NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. TRAFFIC.
HONG KONG, Oct. l. 1879. .
Ofacial communications from the British Colonial
Office show that the hostile demonstrations Of the
dsanected residents of Hong Kong against Governor
Hennessv have proved futile, Hennessy being sus-
tanned on every point Of the controversy, and the
approval being emphasized by increase
of his emolument to $4,000 yearly. dating
back from January. 1879. There is great
exultation Chinese official quarters the restor
alton Of the Province Of Iii by Russia, through the
treaty negotiated at st. Petersburg. Apprehension
il expressed by many diplomatic agents that China.
inflated by this unexpected accession, will assume
honcefcrth bearing of increased arrogance and de-
nsnce. Intelligence from Picking to the temper
of tho is eagerly awaited at coast ports.
Until the present time the efforts OF interested
foreigners to foment trouble between China and
Japan on the Loochoo question have failed 1t
10 anticipated. however. that in view Chinas sud-
don success In her Russian relations these
endeavors will be renewed. revelation
has been msdo in Hong Kong OF system
ors for the tea houses. Raids have been made by
despersdos among the villages of the mainland.
young girls have been captured and brought to
Hong Kong sold and confined till sufficiently
turc and then resold. Tne discovery was made
through proclamation offering a reward for run
away slave girl. fourteen years OF age. rigid in
vestigation In progressing and extraordinary dis
closures have already been made The operations of
slave traders very extensive. reaching even to
Japan. Ono little Japanese girl was found in bond
age. small insurgent movements continue. but are
restricted 10 limited localities and apparently
carded by the authorities with unconcern.
CHOLERA IN YOKOHAMA.
From Yokohama 70 IL announced that the cholera
IL rapidly subSiding. Oshcial returns show upward
OF one hundred and hfty Thousand cases since tho
Outbreak In April aud 5000 deaths Tho suppress
son A. nov attributed To the cnegetic efforts of tho
government and the unprecedented expenditures for
sanitary purposes The authorities claim that IL
their sndssvors had been seconded insetad of
openly opposed by the European Representative
the cpidsInic would have been under control two
months ago and probably thousands OF lives saved.
In consequence OF the German and other ENJOYS
resisting the sAnitory precautions ridiculous imi
tation vas attempted by Chinese agents who
claimed exemption nom visitation aud Inspection
Tor their saijects residing here. although motto.
riousy unclesn and breeders OF disease.
Tho breahsse Of quarantine by the German
Parker. the british Ensoy. returns to England by
neat steamer.
Prime Minister on octobcr !. commands ali or
names relating ~ the subject 10 be expungcd from
The national Gods 40 that NO vcsiige OF It's recognition
Ansxfraordlaafy report has been circulating Of tho
radans issue % several millions OF government pa
per money % small denomination. which A. declared
b. be obtained from Germany. where the currency
~as originally engraved and printed. The details
obscure aud contradictory. several arrests have
hsen ms1s In high social aud business circles.
The Ecvetnment dcrlinss giving informstion at
prc~sut. hut from Tie bc<t available sourccs ~ IN
learned that the fact 81 irregular issue has been
conhrmeA. though the rumors alleged 20 be
greatly esarncr&tei Secrecy A. TO secure
Ell Tho participants. Owing 10 the nrst ektravagant
runors In gard 10 countcrfcitina the currency
paper money dsrrscisse for two days. but aterward
resumed lts uormai rats.
Ihs substitution OF the Japanese silver '.yen" for
The Mexican dollar pr0arcs-s~ rapidly, the former
coin bena universally acceptc W foreigners. lts
advantages the old Mexican dollar Il expected
vii soon - actnowiciged aud a.. circulation be
extended throughout the open ports OF China
Hong koug. SINGAPORE. NC.
AFFAIR. ~ Loochee remain unchanged. Japan
maintains her original position and chinAs ENJOYS
show disposition 20 proved To sxtremities
The woollcn manufacturing Industry In
ursN government tactory conducted under the
uspicss 81 the Home Department