The record-union., 1891-12-31
Special to the REconp. UNION.

VANCOUVER (B. c., Dec. 30.-A Yoko-
hama correspondent of the Ne,c Adger-
ttSeT says: Fresh developments have
taken place in China. Affairs had scarcely
settled down after the riots on the lang
tse Kiang River when news was received
OF rising in the north, which. as far as
we can discover at present, must have
been very serious affair. The affair,
which has by this time become known
throughout the east as Monaghan re-
volt ut really occurred in Manchuria).
began on November 9th. 1t seems that a
young Chinese officer stationed in the
city Of Choo Yang, just outside of the
great wall, and bordering on Manchuria,
took 1t into his head to attack the strong
hold OF brigand chief some distance to
the northward. The bandit in question
was man of considerable influence, hay
ing following OF about 1000 men.
Inc Choo Yang officer having taken the
stronghold, retired to his own station.
Soon after, the bandit, seizing a favor
dDle opportunity, attacked the officers
station and put the garrison to the
sword. Having subjugated the city the
brlgand leader raised the standard of re-
bellion, and, giving battle to the impe-
Tlallst troops, defeated them. Reinforce
ments were, however, sent north from
Ilentsin, and the latest news is to the
effect that the Government forces have
met and dispersed the rebels retaining
the city of Choo Yang.
The most alarming kilograms have
been published, describing the murder
OF Christians, ravishing and massacre of
nuns and other horrible crimes. but it is
believed these stories are unfounded
a severe gale took place in Hongkong
on the Sd OF December. Springing up in
the afternoon from the northward, it
found the great British colony practically
detenseless. The Empress of India and
other steamers dragged their anchors,
and two vessels colliding were in immi-
nent danger OF being wrecked at the same
Tune. Many smaller vessels were lost
ana the loss OF life among the native pop
uIatlon is estimated among the thousands.
NO MORE TROUBLE FEARED.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 30.-The steam
ship Oceanic arrived from China and
Japan this afternoon, bringing Chinese
advices to December I'd and Japanese
advices to December 10th. The latest adj
vices from the scene of the salt riot at
Tekhua are to the effect that the General
commanding the Government forces has
issued proclamation to the townspeople
to resume their business, as they need
fear no more trouble from the rebels.
The latter, to the number of 300 have
fortified themselves in small town
some distance from Tekhua. The Vice
roy objects to the proposal of the General
of the Imperial forces that he lombard
the town, as the Viceroy fears innocent
persons will suffer thereby. The Viceroy
recommends a siege of the place.
The official report states that 800 rebels
and 100 of the Government troops were
killed or wounded in the Tekhua engage
ment. The mandarin who had charge of
the Salt Lil1en office at Tekua is in prison
awaiting trial.
The North China Neacs saws the FOREIGN
Consuls ut Hankow have made Joint
protest to Viceroy Chang Chi Thung
against the Human publications and pla-
cards.
Reports OF the massacre of Christians at
klnchow, in Manchuria, not far from
Hew Chang, have been received, but were
not generally credited.