The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1881-07-12
TELEGR A-PHTC
CHINA AM JAPAN.

San Francisco, 10.-The following are
adYices received per steamer Oceanic:
Hong Kong, June 1S.-A singular case
of piracy has been discovered IN Saigon
| (French Cochin China.) A native yes
sci, driven ashore in distress of weather,
was searched for contrabaRd opium. In
the hold concealed were about fifty fe-
male children, whom investigation proved
Ito be intended for sale.
An expedition is planning by the
French in Cochin China for the definite
annexation of Anan, under some such
scheme as that which has directed affairs
in Tunis. It is believed that the whole
territory of Tanquin will be brought un-
der French protection.
Fresh attacks are made upon Ii Hung
Chang, the potent Viceroy of Chile, who
holds the keys of the eastern part OF the
empire
The young Emperor has partially re-
covered from his attack ofsmall-pox, but
it appears that he is destined to fade in
early age.
The western Empress is reported re-
covering.
Large quantities of telegraph wire are
being imported to Tientsin to connect that
port with the southern towns and Europe.
The enterprise has been confided to the
Great Northern (Dsnish) Telegraph Com
pany.
Governor Hennessey, of Hong Kong,
has demonstrated that a humane policy
in trestinR Chinese colonists has in
creased the revenue and diminished
crime.
The lease of the Gambling farm at
Macao has been purchased by Chinese of
Hong Kong at figure more than twice
that paid by the Portuguese last year.
The Chinese are reopening the question
of the right Of Portuguese to have set
Element nMacso.
Yokohama, June 25.-The awards to
successful exhibitors at the National In
Idustrial Exhibition, held at Toxic, took
place on the 10th instant, in the presence
of the MikRdo, who stated that the object
of the reward was to promote industrial
excellence, and he hoped that spirit of
industry and perseverance would be fur
ther developed. -
Admiral Yessofsky sailed for Europe
on the 18th instant. Previous to his de-
parture he was received in audi
ence by the Mikado, who in
vested him with frst-clsss
decoration.
The Asia, flying the flag OF Admiral
Aslambegof, is in port.
An imperial decree announced that the
Mikado will start on q tour through the
northern provinces, including the north-
ern islands of Yesso, early next month.
While in Yesso it is intended that the
ceremonial opening Of the railway lately
constructed by Colonel Crawford will
take place,
A strong feeling continues in favor Of
representative institutions.
Memorials have been presented from
various parts of the empire and riot:
have occurred in several southern pro-
vinces.
Koresn visitors to Toxic are assi3uou:
in sightseeing and study. They are
favorable to the opening of Korea &c
foreign intercourse. and much impressed
with western science as interpreted BY
the japanese. The King of Korea is re
ported as seriously inclined to western
alliances.
I Commodore Shuieldt proceeds shortly
to Picking His principal object is !,
establish communication on behalf Of th'
United States with Korea.
Japsnese papers report that the sill
crop and mulberry leaves have been in
Ijured by rain. The first bales of the new
seasons crop realized 550Mexicsn dollars
an increase of $50 over last year. Tn,
prospects Of the tea crop are not en-
couraging.