The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1883-09-13
TRANSATLANTIC TIPS.
China stripped 10 Tho Waist and
Ready for "TImcD
Jim Keene Happy Again-Lafayctte's
Statue Unveiled.
Shocks Of Earthquake = Deplorable
Condition OF Zululand.
ChambOrd,s Wlll-SOcialistioS rpris
ChambOrd's WilI-SocialistieSu rpris
China Ripe for War.

LONDON, Sept. CA private letter from
Pekin says: Ii Hung Chang is really in
favor Of peace with France, while the in
trigues which surround the court are ur-
gent for war. Prince Kungore and con
sentative members of the government
have expressed the opinion that war would
be the signal for number of outbreaks in
the empire. The empress is reported to be
even fearful for the permanance OF the dy-
nasty and inclined to favor measures to Sc
cure peace.
The Standards Hong Kong correspon-
dent says: The people of China seem to
have little fear of the result OF war with
France, and believe that with the arma
ment ard vastly improved discipline of
their forces the nation will be better able TO
cope with foreign enemy than in the war
OF 1860. A Chinese paper urges that imme-
dia,e action be taken to.prevent annexation
by the French of any portion of Chinese
territory, and express indignation
that such an attempt should have been
made at tho time when China was at
peace with France, A large number of
Chinese employed on French vessels have
deserted and there is great difficulty In
obtaining hands.
states that advices have been received from
Herp Hong announcing that the French
admiral will blockade the ports of Canton
and Pakoi, unless Chinese troops are with
drawn from Tonquin frontie". 1t is stated
that Chinese merchants are leaving Canton
because their letters are opened and they
distrust the Canton mandarins.
The Lafayette Statute Unveiled.
PARIS, Sept. 6.-The unwilling of the
statute of Lafayette occurred to-day at
Lepuy. An immense crowd were present
despite the severe rain-storm. The streets
were decorated with American and French
flags, and triumphal arches were erected
over prominent avenues. Among the dis
tinguished gentlemen present were Morton,
United States minister to France; Sargent,
United States minister to Germany; Cen
eral Calombo and Colonel Lit,htenstein,
who represented President Grevy,
and General Vinlemot, who repre-.
sented General Thebaudin, minis
ter of the interior. M. Morel
president of the Lafayette memorial COM
mittee, performed the ceremony of nnveil
ing the statute. amid the plaudits OF the
multitude and a salute of artillery. Senator
Vissaisel delivered the opening address, in
which he eulogized Lafayette as one of the
principal founders of French liberty, and
characterized him as the forerunner of the
French republic. Mr.. Morton followed. He
said he was rejoiced to be present and assist
in this tribute to the memory of Lafayette.
He desired to express the interest of his
government. the affection felt by citizens of
the United States for the patriot who, next
TO Washington, had awakened the
gratitude OF all American hearts.
as an ardent lover of liberty,
he had ever advocated the supremacy Of
Lafayette, and his struggle was for the es.
Enlistment of constitutional freedom.
Would that he could now see the noble re-
suit of his work. America had attained
that splendor and prosperity which La
fayette had predicted. The nations OF
France aud America never were more uni
ted than on this occasion, and may the
friendship which Washington and Lafay-
cite founded remain forever unbroken be-
tween the two republics. Senator Lafay-
cite, in brief address, returned thanks to
the memorial committee, and eminent
men present, for the honor conferred upon
the memory of his ancestor.