Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-09-12
THB OLD WORLD.
THE FRANCO-CHINESE TROUBLES
ASSUMING LARGE PROPORTIONS.
A Belief that the Difficulties Will Eventu-
ate in War-Serious Riots in Canton-The
British Government Much Exercised
Over the Situation-The Usual Budget of
European News.
FRANCE AND CHINA.

hONDON, C0pt. ia ulspdICu IrOn
Hong Kong states that Chinese mob at
Canton burned the houses of several
European merchants and also their
wharves, causing great CONSERVATION
among the foreign residents, most of whom
sought refuge aboard vessels in the middle
of the river. No violence was offered the
vessels in the river nor persons. A force
of Chinese troops was called out and
quickly dispersed the rioters. On receipt
of the intelligence at Hong Kong several
gunboats were Immediately sent to Canton
to afford protection for the merchants.
LONDON, Sept. ia dispatch from
Paris states that Tseng, Chinese ambassa-
dor, prior to leaving Paris for London,
communicated with the French minister
of foreign affairs relative to the reinforce
ment of the French forces in Joaquin. In
reply the minister says he ca mot stop the
dispatch of reinforcements while there is
danger of war.
PARIS, Sept. lit is reported the sue
cessor to King Tuduc, of AMMAN, will re-
ceive the grand Gordon of the legion of
honor from the French government and
two ministers who signed the treaty of
HUI will be made commanders of that Or
der.
LONDON, Sept. 1.-THE Times leading
article says it is difficult to avoid the sus-
picion that the Canton riot is directly con-
nected with the irritation caused by the
French operations in Tonquin. The time
has arrived to move effectually and secure
British lives and property in China. The
Chinese cannot be too forcibly impressed
with the truth that all foreigners are not
Frenchmen, and that the enormous inter
ests of England will be vigilantly protect
ed. We cannot longer postpone the re-
inforcement of our fleet in China. There
exists no reason to believe eithor France or
China 10 in mood to invoke England's
mediation. The French have net reached
the preliminary stage of realizing the
peril of the course they have entered upon.
LONDON, Sept. ia Paris dispatch
states a telegram to the French minister of
marine says it 10 untrue the Chinese are
fortifying the approaches to Canton. They
are only building barracks for the troops
ordered there. The Chinese regulars have
not made single step further towards the
Tonquin frontier. This information tends
to confirm the view of those whose consid-
CANTON, Sept. 11.-During the riot mob
threw the contents of the building attack
cd upon the wharves and hooted. The riot
lasted several hours and order was not re-
stored till the arrival of the Chinese troops.
The natives are so excited against foreign
ers that renewal of the riot is momenta
rily expected.
PARIS, Sept. 11-Jondon dispatches
state that Lord Lyons, the British ambas-
sador to France, will shortly return to
Paris without finishing his furlough. A
dispatch states that there is occasion for
belief that after a preliminary under
standing relative to the Tonquin question
shall have been arrived at by France and
China, England will tender her Offices for
delimitation of the Tonquin frontier. Ad-
miral Pierre, who returned from France a
few Gays ago from the command of the
French feet at Madagascar, died to-day.
PARIS, Sept. 0.-Republique Franchise
says France desires peace with China, and
has no wish to meddle with Chinese affairs,
but China must not interfere with those of
France. France will insist upon main
tanning protectorate over AMMAN, which
will in no way prejudice Chinese interests
1t asserts that France will recognize an
honorary suzrainity of China IN AMMAN,
but cannot admit the co-existence in Ton
quin of French protectorate of Chinese
Jurisdiction. That the rectifcation of the
frontier will be necessary with one point
for purposes of trade, and that the propo-
sltion for neutral zone is inadmissible
The Republique Franchise continues:
These terms should give satisfaction to
China, and Marquis Tzeng will incur q
heavy responsibility if he refuses to accept
such reasonable conditions.
LONDON, Sept. 1.-THE British admiral
| ty is informed by telegraph of the occur
renee of slight disorders at Canton, but
not of orders transmitted to the English
feet in Chinese waters Herewith. 1t is
stated the Marquis Tseng, who has arrived
in this city, will have an interview with
Lord Granville, secretary of foreign affairs,
before returning to Paris.
| Hone KONG, Sept. 1.-The authorities
of Canton are slow in repressing disorder
| Although order has been restored there
great excitement prevails among all classes
and much Indignation is expressed at the
absence of the men-of-war to protect Euro
pean residents.
Hone KoNG Sept. 11.-According to an
other version the Canton riot originated in
a dispute between natives and sailors in
the lowest quarters of Canton. The --latest
advices say thirteen houses are burned
The British gunboats Espalr and Swift are
afording protection to Europeans.
PARIS, Sept. 1.-THE riot at Canton i!
simply the. work of some roughs whc
thought they had vested right to fees fo
carrying baggage for new arrivals. Thei
fury at being forbidden to board th,
steamer was increased by the Academia
drowning of a comrade.
LONDON. Sept. 11.-Hong Kong correspond
ents say the foreign consuls at Cantor
hauled down their flags during the rioting
A hostile attitude is displayed by tn,
Chinese against the Europeans, but tn
affair 10 unimportant politically.
1 GREAT RRTTA1N