The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-11-30

Ae-u mote1ss guns tnat Will onoot IN =
circle, chariots - big - township. and
such internal contxivances." Yih-Hun
and Mauna smiled at this ungracious sally.
and ct that moment the balloon descended
in the Chinese camp.
CHAPTER X.
An exchanged prisoner Of war. after the
battle Of Ubet, Haines fell into mood Of
listiess despair Of the fortunes Of his c0un-
try, which lasted for week or morS of his
captivity. II Is could be called captivity to be
entertained - one Of the family Of the Chi
neoe commander. At last the brotherly ~
tentions Of Yih- Hun, the pleasant oompan-
ionship Of MaunarQua and the dignifed
hospitality Of Ki-Tsin drew him from
this unhealthy mental condition, and he
once more looked forward with some conf
dence to the future With the old General
lissim0 he had become quite favorite.
This person was man Of marked abilities.
: shrewd observer, keen student and en-
tirely without those prejudices 80 natural
to . nation - conservative IS the
Chinese. He had been much abroad, and
had represented his sovereign ct the
courts OF several Of the principal nations of
Europe. and had thus been thrown IN con-
tact with many Of the brightest minds Of
his time. His sons acquaintanceship and
former friendship for Haines had prepos-
sessed him In that young mans favor and
upon knowing him personally he soon
recognized him Is An esprit Joss and one
well informed upon Ill military and POI
Iitical subjects. He grew fond Of his com
pany and Haines. on his part. became
equally fond Of the digniied old nobleman,
often dining alone with him. discussing
subjscts Of mutual interest In person
Ki-Tsin Was stout almost to obeseness,
With benevolent face, finally formed and
massive head and IN expression Of keen
ness and inteliigence.
Llke most Of the older oficers Of the
higher ranks XII sin wore, instead OF the
modern uniform Of tho army. the old-fash-
toned robes Of the nobleman. A long, loose
robe Of blue silk. richly embroidered with
threads Of gold. hung to his ankles. bound
Ct the waist by ! joWelled belt. Over this
was worn Z tunic OF violet silk. the long
sleeves Of which covered the hands. A
heavy chain OF lO8 golden balls. called the
chu-chu, hung about his neck. This badge
Of authority was originally intended to
remind the wearer Of his native land.
seventy-tMo Of the balls representing the
different minerals produced in Chino. and
the remaining thirty-six tyuifvine the con-
stellations which shed their rays on that
county.
The army advanced slowly. somstime.
remaining IN canau for two ar three dav. ~
allow Of expeditions being sent ont unon it,
tanks. In its advances Hsines either trav-
clled in the balloon reserved for the hon.e-
hold and staff Of the general lissimo or roda
With Yih-Hun In the Advance ynard Int
though he vas an accom- piished souastrisn
and fond Of riding IL must b. adrnitted ~ -
IL vas oftanar that ha annearea ~ tn ia.
~ Manna-Ona in thu adv.ncee thar - - =
of her brother. Ha had hecome v.rv sc,,d
al the BEAUTIFUL Chineae eirl-nav X. No.
ON the mint of admittino tn him..is "a.
love for her. She Va M diNsrert s,o-.
anv voman h. had sver rrovr p.,s.s
from : child - an as.ociate 81 h.r t.tnss
and brother and anart from n.r.or. ~ -.
own sex- her manner Ma th.t srsrrr. -.
vhich T. aid tn he ~ ch;.s chs-., -
Amer,c.n r;rl. Her .ducst;or "a 49, =.
snnerior tn that of the - !. ;or;tv - re- =.
ters ~ thu United Stat.. II i. r~n,, h.
= d Ant ~rI~~
elected AMONG the (,hine.e Ths fsct !. a..
from thu tiu,e a. pan Hvui.r.r .l.c hna--
:. Par Chso vho .ncce.d.d ~ h.,ss~v !. !.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS of ths Ham avr.stv .ha'.s
a u al there have heer msry .an..sss
women in China, and Mauna was NOT the
least cultured of these. Whatever aha did
whether casing upon the dead and divine a
the battle OF TIBET. dashing. over the plans
on her spirited palfrey, accompanyine her
rich contralto upon the Chinese hsrp. or
engaged in familiar conversation. She Wa,
alike charming. original and womanIy.
1t Is not to be supposed that woman al
Mauna's scuteness was unaware Of the sen.
timent which Haines now cherished for
her. but whatever her own feelings may
have been she gave no Indications of q
knowledge OF MS thoughts. Their inter
course was q frank ana unreserved Is be-
tore. names WAS IN oouot a. 70 what his
duties nsle II '.e PREMISES, ougnt ne. as
sunae 80 oi the
iamllisi ssins upon a wn'o nc a. ne r.d oeen al
INV ,.a h;s a.mnhs.., u. "a 'n 20 MAKE
..,,..s .hs chsrscssr ~ n,h.il. az a. "a.
intend ~ im,ts,s II IN sh;. rs,. u.u no'
Woula KtTsin ever consent 70 r;vs -.
daughter to 4 foreigner? Haine. tnsv h;s
breadth of mind. his freedom from pr.;n.
dice, but in matters of blood and family n.
liancss men Of the most liberal mind often
display most inconsistent conservatism
Aside from being q foreigner. Who "a,