The record-union., 1898-11-18

VANCOUVER B. c., Nov. 17.-Ad-
vices by steamship Empress of China
tell of terrible disaster in an inland
sea on October 25th, when the steamer
Kinshu Maru came into collision with
the steamer Miagawa Maru off Takami,
sinking the latter in three minutes. 1t
is reported that 130 persons were saved,
but that 20 were drowned. So strong
was the impact that the Captain, who
was on the bridge, was thrown into the
sea The Captain and all the crew were
saved.
1t is stated that Great Britain has
suggested that the railway. between
Shanghai Kwan and Tien Tsin, already
working, and the mines in the vicinity
Of the railway should stand as security
for the loan under negotiation for the
construction of the railway between
New Chwang and Shanghai Kwan.
Russia has assented to this, and dis
cusson on the details of the agreement
is progressing.
A large body of men from Canton
and Macmoa, carrying with them sew
eral thousand stands of arms and a
quantity of extra ammunition, are re-
ported to have joined the Kuang Ting
force in Liam Chou prefecture These
new auxiliaries are stated to be well
dressed and more refined in manner
than older rebels, and the chief motto
on their flag is Clear out the traitors
who surround the throne"
West China is still in a very dis
turbed state. The band chief Yuh Man
TNoi has emissaries throughout the pro-
viz of 1f +I,o
cities his proclamation is posted calling
on the people to expel foreigners, who
are enemies OF the people and seeking
the partition Of the empire Yuh Man
Toi promises great deliverance, and
even undertakes to have the Japan war
indemnity repaid.
"A large number Of Kwang 81 rebels
are now taking refuge in the Businesses
in the mountains of Ngmashan, where a
good many gunsmiths and blacksmiths
are engaged in making arms. They in
tend to raise another rebellion.
Koom Muk, the rebel chief, was re-
Gently executed. Yung Un, a magis--
trate, pretended to be his friend, and
prepared a trap door in an opium divan
with concealed soldiers in the cellar
underneath. Whilst these two were
peaceably smoking opium together, at
given signal from the mandarin
Room Muk was precipitated into the
cellar and dispatched by swords of the
soldiers. According to previous ac-
counts Koom Muk has been repre-
sented as the savior of Yung Un.
Just before the mail left a disturb
ance broke out at Canton. The rioters
attacked the settlement and inflicted
injury on two members of the French
Consulate. Immediately on the receipt
of the news the German Minister ad-
dressed vigorous remonstrances to the
Tsung Ii Yamen.
Agitators in Sunon, who have been
endeaYoring to bring about a rising
against the occupation of Kow Loom
territory by the British, dispersed on
hearing that troops were being brought
from Canton. In this connection, the vii
layers who insulted Hon. j. H. Stewart
Lockharts and party, while engaged in
their survey of Kow Loom extension,
have been forced to "kow tow to the
Union Jack
Asfire at Natal destroyed 100 houses
One hundred and fifty houses were
burned at Shanghai.
Scrimser of the American Pacific
Cable is enlisting sympathy in Japan
for his plans.
Manila law. courts have resumed bust
ness, with Spanish Judges to hear all
civil cases. and American Judges to
hear all criminal cases.
Some disquieting news has been re-
ceived as to the health of the American
troops at Manila. In connection with
the great amount of malaria and ty-
phoid fever prevailing, malignant
smallpox has appeared. The deaths in
the hospital will average about 100 SOL
diers a month.
There is a 1eper scare at Manila.
Through the neglect of the Spanish Of
fcials, nearly 200 lepers have escaped
from confinement. For a time this was
unknown to the American authorities.
and the outcasts were allowed to wan
der at large. Orders have been issued
to the effect that all lepers will be ar
rested and sent to small uninhabited
island south of LuZon. On this island