The record-union., 1891-09-14
Special to the REcoRD-UN1oS.
spiracy to Escape.

special 10 JDe hECOhD-ON1ONs
SAN Francisco, Sept. 13.-The steamer
China arrived this morning from Hong
kong and Yokohama, twelve days, eleven
hours and fifty minutes from the latter
port. 1t was thought that she would at
tempt to break the record made by the
Vancouver line of steamships, but she
did not do so.
Advices from China to August Goth
gay: Sir John Walsam, the British
Minister. has protested strongly against
the dilatory manner in which the Chi
nese Government dealt with the recent
riots, and has put three questions to the
Government, asking: First, why an
edict on the subject of riots was not dis
patched through the empire by telegraph;
second, why the Wuhu magistrate who
tried to stop the riots was degraded,
while his superiors, who did nothing,
were not punished, and third, why the
punishment of the guilty at Wusuch was
delayed.
The Chinese Government sent the ques-
tions to his Excellency, Lii Hung Chang,
TO be answered. Chang replied: First,
it is not the custom of China to send
edicts by wire; second, the magistrate
was degraded for other reasons, and third,
the rioters have been punished, two being
executed.
The North China NeWS. commenting
editorially on the answers, says: The
first is merely a subterfuge. The case
was too serious to admit of the delay
caused by the use of messengers. AS for
the second reply, it was stated at the time
that the magistrate was degraded as a
concession to the natives, who had de-
nounced him for doing his duty in the
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and only shows that China can not be
depended on by the foreign powers. AS
for the execution of the two culprits, this
is unsatisfactory, as coming far short OF
the requirements of the Chinese law in
cases of murder among themselves. The
murderers of foreigners must not be pun
ished more lightly than murders of Chi
nese. Lord Salisbury added to his three
questions the demand that Human, which
Is the hotbed of anti-foreign sentiment in
China, be opened to trade, coupled with
a threat that if China could not control
her own people, the foreign powers
would take the matter in hand. To this
the Viceroy replied that China is perfectly
able to control her own people. The con-
clusion is that if able she must be un-
willing.
The Meas adds: Meanwhile the pow
erS do not intend to be satisfied with
these replies and what has been done by
the Chinese Government SO far in the
way of punishment and reparation. They
have sent China what is virtually their
ultimatum, and will not take any made
quate reply. England's action is under
stood TO be backed by the other powers
and it is thought force will be used il
China is not conciliatory.
over twenty thousand people assem-
bled at Lung Chow, in the province ot
Human, recently to prevent the work
from nnftinO fniA0raVh lines
Ten thousand poles were burned, and the
men driven over the boundary. 4
society has been formed to keep the tele-
graph out, and the mob is still on watch.
Great apprehension is felt by the inhabi-
tants in the border districts of ofHussehi.
At Newchang DR.. Greig, missionary
doctor, has been aSSaSslnated by soldiers.
The matter has been placed in the hands
of Mr.. Ayrton, British Consul. 1t is
thought that this is a local affair, not con-
nected with the secret societies.
The reports from Foo Chow of the kill
ing of three missionaries proves to be
false.
The German Roman Catholic Bishop
of Shantung has returned from Peking tc
Tientsin, and said that his excellency
Ii Hung Chang, told him that the late
riots are only forerunners of more serious
trouble, and hinted that he hoped the
bishop would be moderate in the de-
1ildIluS Oh Ills 10 lie
Italian corvette Noltumo has been under
orders to leave for Italy, but was stopped
and ordered to remain indefinitely by
the Italian Minister at Peking, who fears
trouble.
Mr.. Pelphick, the American Vice-Co
sui at Tientsin, has been made assistant
manager in the extension of the Tientsin
Railroad. Viceroy Chang Chihtung has
recently opened iron mines in Hupeh,
and claims that he can manufacture all
the iron needed on the road by next July
ii Hung Chang accepted the offer in part
and has ordered 250,000 tons of foreign
iron to use meanwhile.
Gold mines have been discovered in
the Cheng-chin District of Kuang-tung
Adventures fiocked to them in crowds
and did much damage to graves and
fields in digging. Finally the magistrate
prohibited mining there, and quiet was
restored.
There seems to be no foundation for the
report that the son of Hsiich, Minister to
England, has been arrested as member
OF a secret society. Young Hsiieh lives
at Wusich, the scene OF the recent riots
but is quiet student, and was in no way
connected with them.
There are serious troubles in Sintane
between the Dyaks and Malays. Three
thousand Dyaks are in arms against the
Malay Raiah over taxes. Fighting has
on each side. The country is suffering
from famine. which is believed to be the
root of the trouble. \ number of soldiers
have been sent to the disaffected districts
There was a serious landslide in the
bank of the Yangtsee, opposite CHR
Kiang. The people, warned by Fremont
tory trembling, fled in their night clothes
Hardly had they escaped when lay {
tract of ground slid into the river, carry.
ing about hundred houses and shops
with it. No lives were lost
JAPAN.
The following Japan advices are re-
Ceived: On August 10th, an American
vessel, name unknown as yet, wa,
wrecked in Kau-No Wa Bay. She had
crew of seventeen and the Captains wife
All bat two were drowned.
meeting of the committee appointed
10 make arrangements for Japan's exhibi
at the Worlds Fair at Chicago was held
August l4th. The meeting was attended
by prominent personages.
The last division of the Nippon Rail
way Company's road has been opened
making the total length operated Al;
miles.
Six hundred stonecutters went on 6
strike IN Toxic against a reduction O
wages. Their demands were Temporarily
acceded to.
An examination of the wreck of the
steamship Tachachiho Maru has resulted
in commission finding Captain Walker
guilty of neglect of duty, and suspendins
his certificate six months. Chief Officer
Howard was also to blame. and was sus
pended for three months.