The age-herald., 1898-11-18
BUDGET OF NEWS
 FROM FAR EAST Seventy People Drowned in an Inland
 Sea of China.
 REBEL CHIEF EXECUTED
Vest China Still in a Very Perturbed
 State.
AN RESURRECTION BREAKS OUT
Rioters at Canton Attack the French Consulate and Injure Two Attaches Protest Addressed to ,Tung
 Li-Yomen.

by the steamship Empress of China tell of a terrible disaster in an inland sea on De- tober 25. when the steamer Knshu-Maru came into collision with the steamer Mya- gawa-Maru off Takami, sinking the latter in three minutes.
 It is reported that 130 persons were saved, but that 70 were drowned. So strong was the impact that the captain, who was on the bridge, was thrown into the sea. The captain and all of the crew were saved.
 1t is said that Great Britain has suggested that the railway between Shanghaikwan and Tien Tsin, already working, and the mines in the vicinity of the railway should stand as security for the loan under nego- tiation for the construction of the railway between New Chang and Shanghaikwan. Russia has assented to this, and dscus- sion on the details of the agreement is pro- gressng.
 Joined the Insurgents
 A large body of men from Canton and Macoa, carrying with them several thous- and stands of arms and quantity of extra ammunition are reported to have joined the kuang Tung insurgents, who are now Tn strong force in the Lienchou prefecture. These new auxiiiaries are stated to De well dressed and more refined 'in manner than the older rebels, and the chief motto on the.r flag is: Clear out the traitors who surround the throne"
 West China Is still in a very perturbed state. Inc pand cnief, Iuh Man Toi, has emlssar.es througnout the province of Sze- chuen and in many of the cities his proc lamation is posted calling on the peop.e To eApeI foreigners, wno said to be ene- mes of the people ana seeking the part.- ioIi of tt4e empire. Iuh Man Toi promises great deliverance, ana even under akes 10 nave the Japan indemnity repaid.
 A large number of hwangsi rebels are now taxing refuge in the fastnesses Of the mountains ot Ngmasnan, where a good many gunsmiths and piacksmiths are gagged Tn making arms. They Intend to ra-se another reDellion.
 Rebel Chief Executed
 Rom Muk, the rebel chief, was recently executed. Yung Un, a magistrate, pre- tended to be his friend and prepared a trap door in an opium divan, wlIn con- cea.ed soldiers in the cellar underneath Whilst these two were peaceably smoking opium together, at gwen signal from the mandarin, Rom Muk was precipitated into the cellar and dispatched by swords of the soldiers. According to previous accounts kom Muk has been represented as the savior of Yung Un
 Just before the mail left a disturbance broke out at Canton. The rioters attacked the settlement and inflicted injury on two members of the French consulate. Imme- dfately on receipt of the news the German minister addressed vigorous remonstrances to the Tung Lii Yamen.
 Agltators in Suon, who have been en- deavoring to bring about a rising against the occupation of Row Loom territory by the British, dispersed on hearing that troops were being brought from Canton. In this connection, the villagers who insult ed Hon. J. H. Stewart Lockhart and party while engaged in their survey of Row Loom extension, have been forced to "kow tow" to the Union Jack.
 Disastrous Fires
 fire at Natna destroyed 100 houses One hundred houses were burned at Shanghai Scimmer, of the American Pacific cable, is eniisting sympathy in Japan for his plan. Manila law courts have resumed business with Spanish judges to hear all civil cases and American judges to hear all criminal cases.
 Some disquieting news has been received as to the health of the American troops at Manila. In addition to the great amount of malarial and typhoid prevailing, malig- nant smallpox has appeared. The deaths in the hospital will average about 100 sol- diers a month.
 There is a leper scare in Manila Through the neglect of the Spanish officials nearly 200 lepers have escaped from confinement. For time this was unknown to the American authorities and the outcasts were allowed to wander at large. Orders have been issued to the effect that all lepers will be arrested and sent to a small un. inhabited island on the southeast of LuZon.
 Harborages I. T Leo oers
 On this island the American government will establish harborage for the lepers of the Philippines. They will be fed and cared for at the expense of the government. As far as can be ascertained about sixty 1eperSrare still at large on the streets and in the suburbs of Manila
 Latest advices from Bangkok state that the Siamese government is in much con- sternation over the sudden departure of the French minister from Bangkok, and there are fears that crisis is likely to de- yelop as soon as he returns. The reason for the minister's departure is that he re- gently demanded from the Siamese govern ment the cession of certain land on Bang