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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-10-26
AUGUSTA DIVISION.
THROUGH TRAIN SERVICE.

Pullman Palace Sleeping cars between
Charleston and ST. Louis, via Atlanta Chat
tanooga, Nashville and Evansville. without
change.
Augusta D;visicn. Through Sleepers be-
tween Charleston and Atlanta, leaving
Charleston at ) 80 p. M, arriving in At
lanta at 5 m.
Columbia Division Through Coaches
betwe, n Charleston and Asheville, both dl-
rections.
Shortest route to Asheville and Hot
SPRINGS. n. c.. and all resorts OF Upper
North and South CarollLa.
Tnrongh tickets can be purchased' sleep
ing car resel vations secured. baggage
checked to destina ion and all other intor-
maticr obtained by appling to VIM II.
Evans, C. T. A.. Charleston Hott |, or Il. W.
Devices, Ticket Agent, Line Street Station.
l.. A EMERSON,
Traffic Manager.
J. f. SANDS. General Manager.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-10-26
For the House Wife.

Raw cabbage is much more diges-
tible than when cooked. A cabbage
salad made from a raw, fresh and
crisp head of cabbage, and served
with French dressing, is much i'm
proved if garlic is rubbed in the bowl
from which tits served.
A cold tomato sauce excellent for
cold meats is made from peeled
whole tomatoes from which the seeds
are pressed out. The tomatoes are
then chopped and afterwa1d strained,
the mixture put in bowl and sea
soned with salt, little onion juice,
lemon juice, dash of cay enne and a
little olive oil.
The use of peppercorps in lieu Of
ground peper is to be recommended.
Trown into a soup or stew or simmer
Of any kind, they produce the favor
without any digestive irritation. The
corns, as they are called, are simply
the grain or berry Of the plant be-
fore being ground to the pulverized
pepper of commerce.
Splendid soft ginger bread is made
with one cup Of good molasses, one
half cup of water, cne-half cup OF
butter, one-half teaspoorful Of gir-
ger, one half teaspoonful Of soda or
salaratus, two cups Of -four, two
eggs ard pinch of salt. Bake in
square tins and cut in squares. Cut
the squares open and put in bits of
preserved ginner, and cover each
square with frostiDg.
A medical journal advises against
the excessive use of salt. 1t is first
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-10-26
A Cure for Dyspepsia.

was troubled with liver trouble, and my
stomach Was out of order, snd alter eating
my breakfast would throw up what 1 eat
1t went on this way for about two years.
At last, after trying other remedies without
any good effect was induced to try Ra-
mons Liver Pills and Tonic Pellets After
usiLg one Or Two boxes found my self in q
healthy condition. use them occasionally
yet, always when in need of pills l con-
slider tht IN the best pill on the market, and
feel safe in swing they are the finest things
ever used john ivesay, Luther, Han
cock Co., Tenn. For sale by G. n. Har-
man and J. E. Kaufman.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-10-26

There are again a goodly number
of young ladies entered as students
at the South Carolina College, and
there is at least one young lady
matriculated in the State Medical
College in Charleston.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-10-26
Oh, the Pain of
Rheumatism!

rheumatism often causes the most in
tense suffering. Many have for years
vainly sought relief from this disabling
disease, and are to-day worse off than
ever. Rheumatism is blood disease,
and Swift's Specific is the only cure, be-
cause it is the only remedy which can
reach such deep-seated diseases.
Afew years ago was taken with innamna-
tory rheumatism, which became so intense
that was for weeks unable to walk. I tried
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-10-26
SLEEPING CAR SERVICE.


Excellent dnily passenger service between
Florida and New York
Nos. 81 and 3SWa>hington and Southwestern
Limited. Solid Eestibulcd train with dinn.
cars and first class coaches north Of Charlotte.
Pullman drawing room sleeping cars between
Tampa, Jacksonville, Savannah, Washington
and New York.
Pullman Sleeping Cars between Charlotte
and Richmond.
Pullman draving-room sleeping cars be-
tween Greensboro and Norfolk. Close cOnnec.
ton at Norfolk for OLD POINT COMFORT,
arriving there ia time for breakfast.
Solid train, with Parlor cars, between
Charleston and AShevillc.
Nos. 35 and &-U. S. Fast Mail. Through
Pullman drawing room buffet sleeping cars be
tween jacksonville and New York and Pull
man sleeping cars between Augusta and Char
lotte. Pullman sleeping cars between Jack
sonville and Columbia, en- route daily bctwecu
Jacksonville and Cincinnati, via Asheville.
FRANK s. CANNON, J. NJ CGLP,
Third V-P IL Gen. Mgr. T. NJ, Washington
w. A. TURK, ). II. HARDWlCk.
g. p A. Washington. q. P. A, Atlanta
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-10-26
MOTHERS FRIEND

which is softening, relaxing and sooth-
ing linimcrt for external use. Doubling
women should get bottle at the drug
store for ST, and test it. There is no
possibility Of its doing harm, and there is
every likelihood of its saving them many
hours of pain. y y y y y y y y y
THE BRApFIELD REGULATOR co.
ATLANTA, GA.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-10-26

several prominent physi-
clans and took their treat
ment faithfully, but was
unable to get the slight
est relief. In fact, my con-
dition seemed to grow
worse, the disease spread
over my entire boGy, and
from November to March
. suffered agony. I tried
many patent medicines,
but none relieved me.
Upon the q ice of q
friend | decided TO try
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-10-26
Some Women
Doubt N: N:

period of great pain and distress. They
doubt whether any medicine can relieve
their suferings. Well may they hesitate
about taking those injurious internal
mixtures so widely sold. But they may
place implicit faith in - - y u y u
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-10-26
THE CHARLESTON LINE
SOUTH CAkOLINA An

oOO LII CatOLANia fhH>O O1A' A'' ~ W.
Schedule corrected to December ~, 1897.
Eastern Time.)
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-10-26
UNPRECEDENTED.
The Learned A. r. Gray. N. D.,
ef New Ycrk,

In a Leading Editorial in the Ameri.
can Journal of Health The Highest
Authority in the United States on
Hygiene, Etc, Praises in Unmeasured
Terms Ghacher's Worm Syrup Ply
sicians and Druggists Can Consci-
entlous!y Recommend This Remark
able Remedy.
tThe following editoli.. Was recently pnb-
liShed as above, without the solicitation or
even suggestion of the Thacher Medicine
Company, which has never been patron OF
the American Health Journal. either an ad-
vertiser or subscriber. No higher or me re
genuine compliment was ever paid to any
Chattanooga concern.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-10-26
RETURNING SCHEDULE.

Train No. SO is through for Green
vile, also connects at Laurens for
Spartanburg and Augusta.
Train No. So is through for Charles
ton and connects for all points East.
Trains Nos. l and 2 may be an
nuled without notice.
For tickets and any other informa-
tion, call on
B. F. P. LEAPHART,
City Ticket Agent,
Columbia. S G.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-10-26

8. S. S. Before allowing me to take it. how
ever. my guardian. who was a chemist. ana.
lyzed the remedy, and pronounced II free OF
Dotash or mercury. felt so much better after
taking two bottles, that continued the rem
edy. and in two months was cured mpletely.
The cure was permanent. for have never since
times exposed to damp and cold weather
ELEANOR ". TIPPELL,
s711 Powelton Avenue, Philadelphia.
Don't suffer longer with rheumatism.
Throw aside your oils and liniments, as
they can not reach your trouble. Don't
experiment with doctors-their potash
and mercury will add to your disabil-
ity and completely destroy your diges-
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-10-26

Trains Q and ~ carry elegant Pullman
sleeping cars between Columbia and Ashn1ille.
euroute daily betw cen Jacksonville AID Clncin
natl
Trains leave Sptrtanburg. A. & G. division.
northbounI, 6:S7 s.. m. 3:iI p. M. 6 :l3 p. M.
(Vestlbule Limitec): soUiEhoUud l1:', =. M.
Sl5 D. m, II 81 .. H., tVeStihu!e Limit ed
Trains leave Gre.nviIe, 4. and &. division,
northbound, 5:45 a. n, 2 81 y. III. and 20 y. m.
(Veslibuled LlmitedD :n;!.hnunh: :23 a. M.
i:a D. m. II 81 y. nj iFestsbuled lAinited)
Pullrnau Service.
Pullman palace sleeping cars on T.a!as c5 and
c3, u and 3S, on A. and e. division.
" GREEN, J NJ CCLp
Gen. Superintendent, IraHic ID gTi
Washington. D. 9. Washington, =. Z.
". A. TURK, s: Fl. HARDWNk,.
Con Pass, AIT. Astleu. Pass. Ag't.
Washington, .. c. Az "a. "a
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-09-23
STATE NEWS.

a. 5. Lieman, 4 native Ga.ation is
speaking in the different churches in the
state on the 1.-The Evangelization of the
Jews.'.
The Vermont State Federation of
Women's Clubs will meet at Bratte-
boro Oct. 5.
Hay is selling at Bristol for Sc ton
delivered. Potatoes bring 80 cents Il
bushel.
Eldrich Adams of Panton is candi-
date for deorkeeper of the Senate. T
A. Trevillian of Barnard is Il candidate
for assistant doorkeeper of the House.
The Addison county Christian EnGea-
vors will meet at Addison Sept. "a for
their annual convention.
Taking into consideration the daring
rObber.es committed while Names cir
Gus was there, and the gang of sneak
thie'>s now operating in Guilford, Brat
tlcboro and vicinity is having rather
more than its share of excitement.
The horse stolen in the southern part
OF the state last week turns out to be-
long to Frank Willard of South Deer
field. 1t was turned out at pasture
near Williamsville, Vt. when stolen.
The thief took the horse to Dummerston
where he stole buggy and "lit OUT.
lie was seen by 4 man in Williamsvill
who describes him AS 80 or 40 wears old
medium size, black musache AM. dreS
scd in dark suit with Il light hat. Ii
is very evident that the thief knew the
horse and the clay Of the lau,l' very
thoroughly.
Tho Bristol GunsClub will hold its
annual shoot Wednesday, September 2S.
A gold medal valued at $25 will be the
prize, to be held by the winner for one
year. The medal Will become the per
sonal property of the person winning it
three years in succession. Each con-
testant will have 10 shots offhand, at
20. 80, 200 and 500 yards.
Owen Ohed Adams. representative
elect from Barnard. is one of the solid
men in town. Working his way from
poor boy by honest toll and strict econ
omy to Il fair competence he can now
afford to rest a little from hard work.
His farm, buildings, and family indicate
what he is, successful farmer Mod
est and unassuming, he never desired
Office, but when called it was ALWAYS
the office sought The man.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-09-23
MONTPELIER.

MONTPELIER.
The fair at South Ryegate yesterday
and dav before attained its usual success
although the attendance was small.
The dials on the clock at the G. V.
r. Il. station were repainted yesterday.
The dial Oh the east side has been indis-
tinct for years, and one had to be good
guesser to tell what time it was.
Mrs. Sylvester Cummings is "shy' a
whole lot of clothing on account of hay
ing sneak thief visit her clothes line
last Monday. a "still hunt" for the
thieves has been going ON eyer since
but they have not been caught yet.
T. II. Cony is operating a dump on
Liberty ST. at which he advertises to ac-
cept all sorts of rubbish with thanks.
He goes on to say however, that be does
not want spoiled meat, vegetables, fish
or oyster shells and winds up as fol-
lows: 81 positively refuse all such rub
bish as the decaying brains of the MEM
hers of the present board" Mr.. Cony
has not allowed any vegetable matter TO
be dumped there for sometime, but the
notice seems to be a declaration that he
will keep dumping rubbish there un-
less the city council adopts some further
measures to prevent it.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-09-23

The shoes for the boys selling papers
can be seen ut the Peoples Shoe Store.
II. o. Camp of Orange is in the city
today.
Plenty smoked fish and oysters at the
City Fish Market this week.
f. A. b. Bishop returned last night
from weeks visit at his former home
in Brandon. Mrs. Bishop will remain
a while longer.
The ladies of the U. V. U. are to hold
a chicken pie supper at Odd Fellow
Hall in East Barre tonight. All mem
bers are invited.
Miss Hattie Holt returned last night
from two weeks visit in Boston. She
will remain at home for few days ano
on the 1st of October will goto Windsor
to reside.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-09-23
SOUTH BARRE.

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Petingill of
NJ ontpeler visited at the home of Louis
Gale yesterday,
Mrs. Burnett of Williamstown was in
town yesterday visiting friends.
Fred Obrion and Lib Hall attended
the fair at Mortified yesterday.
The daughter Of Mrs. Lebanon is very
sick.
Miss Laura Henry of Duxbury is Wis
Ting at G.. ii. Adams.
j. S. Robinson is repairing his mill
dam,
Mrs. Will Cutler is on the sick list.
Miss Grandy had council of doctors
yesterday afternoon.
Fred Marin has sold his chestnut
horse to +. a. Slayton.
Il. f. Miles has sold his horse to Fred
Emerson.
a. F. Paterson is working on the G,
j. Town house.
Mrs. Whitcomb was in town yester-
day visiting Mrs. Claffern.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-09-23
WILLIAMSBURG.

r. $. Davis will 60 to Pennsylvania
next Monday to take charge of veal
thy mans farm at IIallidaysbury.
Mrs. James NJ. Beckett is in Boston
for a week.
Mrs. Fremont c. Little will leave
next week for Calarado in company
with her brother, Luman j. llearsey
and will remain there for some time
anticipating an improvement in hel
health.
Sumner +. Wheatley is at present very
low with brights disease.
Willie Nj. Edison who died yesterday
afternoon at the age of %, will be buricc
on Saturday afternoon at o'clock un
der the auspices of the Masonic Lodge.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-09-23
Rules Governing The Contest

l.. Everybody buying Telegram
during the contest will get vote.
2. All votes must have written legi.
bly, upon them the name of the clerk
voted for, and be received at the TELE-
GRAM Office not later than 10 O'Clock
p. m. on Monday Oct. 81 1898. All
other votes will be rejected.
3. The clerk, lady or gentleman, in
the City of Barre who shall receive the
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-09-23
CHELSEA.

CHELSEA.
n. Ii. Caswell and wife went to
Bridgeport, Conn. to live with their
daughter, Saturday.
Lyle Beckwith gave birthday party
to about 80 Of his little friends Saturday
the 10Th. Games were played and a
good time enjoyed by all.
Mrs. A. A. Clement returned from
Boston, where she has been working
since last fail, Saturday.
Miss Elsie Powers, neicc of A. II.
Powers, will give one of her popular
readings in the Town Hall cdnesday
the 2Slh.
Mrs. r. Kennedy, Mrs. Z. II. Ken
nedy and little boy visited in Worces-
ter, Vt. last week.
Sohn Wilmott. brother of Myron
Wilmott, formerly of this place, and
Mis-. Nelson Remic Smith visited in
town last week.
Bert Lane died of consumption Satur-
day Sept. II at his home on the west
hill. The funeral was held Monday at
one O'Clock.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-09-23
NOTICE.

All Odd Fellows are requested to
meet at Odd Fellows Hall at 1880 sharp
tomorrow noon to attend Brother w. A.
Edsons funeral.
c. G.. Carr, n. G.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-09-23

receive an elegant Hunting Case WaIITam ladies GoI
Watch, size and beauty. If the most popular clerk be
gentleman, he will receive lG size open faced Walham
watch with solid gold Either of these watches is
bargain at $1,000.
These watches bought of O. j. Dodge, the pop.
uar icweler and will be on exhibition in his window.
We have not forgotten the ncwsboys, either and will
give the boy selling the papers during the contest the
Best pair of Boys Shoes that be bought the Peoples
Shoe Store TO the boy selling the second largest number
during the contest will present pair Of ST. 50 Boys
Shoes
These shoes purchased at the Peoples Shoe
Store and will be exhibition in their show window Stop
and look at them.
Now, let EVERYBODY buy a paper and secure a
vote for some friend who is clerk.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-09-23

largest plumber of votes bctween Sept.
10 and Oct. 81 1898, roth dates includ-
ed, will receive is Il free gift from the
BARRE EVENING TELEGRAM handsome
gold watch, ladies or gents, which is
valued at $40.
Here is your chance to show the hard
working conscientious clerks Of our
city that you appreciate their untiring
efforts to serve you. II you have A
favorite vote for him, CT her and gel
your friends to vote also. lhi, is the
time, you can vote early aud often.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-09-23

ID. d. Haley, the taller, has Il new
advertisement in another column which
carries straight facts like all his adver-
lisements. He is not one of those block
heads made into tailor by the stroke
of an axe and his statements cannot be
contradicted. His competitors have
forced him to the front and now he takes
the lead. See his new samples.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-09-23

w. G. Quinlan & Co. of this city are
sole agents for the famous Empire
Roof Paint which stops leaks and is
guaranteed not to crack, peel or blister.
Careful property owners will find it
to their interest to insist upon using this
reliable article. Lead and oil mixtures
are all right on the right places, but
never should be put on roofs.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-09-23
COMBINATION
CASH STORE co.
For the want of Il nail shoe was lost
For the want Of Il shoe Il hoof was lost
For the want of h5cf a horse was lost

We are always watchful that our shoe Of
business has not missing nail, always keep
ing up IN assortment of little things and wide
awake to the best interests of our customers
in matters of style, Quality and Finish, and
always on guard with our best effort, in serv-
ing customers. Not a little unlike the lucky
horse shoe. our shoe of business is Il complete
circle with bargain nail in every depart
ment. Considering well the quality, we guar
antee our price to be ii safeguard against COM
petition. ,.
There is not the first odor of high prices
about the following Special Bargains we offer
this week. Note well the list.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-09-23
ADMISSION: Gents 25c., Ladies Free.
7. A DI Is s.!
VOTERS, ATTENTION |!

Don't hold back your votes
in the TELEGRAM's voting
contest for the most popular
clerk, but start you favoritc
at once so other voters can
fall into line with you and
push him to the front.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-09-23

We sold during this present year IS
more of ID. Nj. Ferry II Cos seeds than
ever before l. M. Ayerill.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-09-23
Shoe Department.

Baby Shoes. sizes 2 to 6, of Black Nici-kid,
as good as any G9c. shoe sold around here'
for SOC.
Ladies' Sandal slipper, with strap and
buckle, good 15c. value, at 50c.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-09-23
T able Linen,
Towels, Etc.

Twopiece> of Bleached and Brown TABLE
Linen. excellent value at GOc. Specialize this
week, Ace.
-Four dozen Towels, colored and plain, while
marked at 29c. YOU will say Mr. Dingley had
nothing to do with tariff when these were
purchased. Actual value Ace.
Ten dozen napkins, large size, an odd lot
bought at IA closing price, worth Sl.'0. Spe-
cal for this week, Sl.l5.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-09-23
ATTENTION
THE BARRE EVENING TELEGRAM,

which is TIE progressive paper Of this hu>ujn Chicago
the East, has decided to open Popular Voting Contest
In this city there are large number Of clerks who the
people unrngly and with the curesy Of true ladies and
gentlemen.
Now, the TELEGRAM wishes to give the people an on
portunty of specifying their Evorite clerk and decided
offer prize for the clerk lady or gentemcn VT receives
the largest number of votes from September 18th to Octo
3lst 1898, inclusive.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-09-23

WISH to inform my old customers that
] am again prepared to do dressmakng at
my rooms. Misses and Chldren's dresses Il
specially. Mrs. Alice ID. Purvee, 8 South
Main Street, Barre, vt.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-09-23

Seminary Campus, 3 O'Clock saturday after
noon. A very interesting game is expected
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-09-23

Place your orders for Fall bulbs now
we sell DIN. Ferry & Cos reliable seeds
l.. NJ. Averill
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-09-23

Now is the time to put in your coal
Get your prices of &. j. Towne, 1875
North Main Street. 112
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-09-23

New goods arriving daily for the various
department. Novelties in Dress Goods. Mil
lnero, Jackets, Capes, CollaretteS, Clothing.
Gents Furnishing, etc.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-09-23

AS So0U as DAILY 1T Tic PTlcc OF
a Weekly.
During the Spanish-American War THE
THHurE-A-WEEK WORLD proved lis great
value 10y the promptNess, thoroughness, and
accuracy of its reports from all the scenes of
important events. 1t was as useful us Il daily
to the reader, and it will be of equal value in
which are now before the American people.
1t prints the news of all the world, having
special correspondence from all important
news points on the globe, 1t has brilliant H.
Illustrations, stories by great authors, capital
humor page, complete markets, departments
for the household and women's work, and
other special departments of unusual interest.
We offer this lInequalled newspaper and
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-09-23

Fresh peaches just arrived at Sawtcl
Brothers.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-09-23
Barre Railroad Co.
TIM E-TABLE,

TIMETABLE.
ON and after saturday, Sept. 10, 1893, until
further notice, passenger trains between Barre
and llunrreS W III run Tuesdays, Thursdays,
and saturdays, leaving Barre at 1 20 p. m,
returning arrive Barre at 3 200 p. m.
+. W. STANYAN, Genr. Supt.
Barre, VT, Sept. Q, 1905
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-09-23
Dress Goods.

Eight pieces of all wool Novelty, Dress
Goods, just arrived, in all the new color'nGs'
REGULAR soc. goods. Offered this week at 39c.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-09-23

TIE,
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-09-23
The Prize
e an" a GOLD WATCH,

will be an elegant
popular clerk be a
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1898-02-26
CHINA OPENS UP TO TRADE.
Important Concessions Promised che
BrIsiHh Minister AZ Pekan.

London. Feb. %. = The Pekin core
sPondent Of the Times says:
China has agreed to open all Of her in.
land waters 10 navigation, whether for
eign or native owned, under regulations to
be framed subsequently,. II not restricted
by these regulations, the agreement.
which is TO come into operation within
four months, Is satisfactory and promises
a wide expansion Of foreign trade.
China has also undertaken to omen one
treaty port in the province Of Hunana
within two years. and proposes Yo Chau.
near the Yang Tse kiang, near the border
OF the province The Tsung Ii Yamen's
reason for the delay is that the central
authority is at present powerless
70 enforce the immediate opening Of
any port in the province Of Human, or 10
protect foreigners there. China has given
Great Britain satisfactory assurances that
she will not ALLEVIATE TO any other power
any portion OF the Yang Tse Kiane valley.
The Times. commenting editorially on
the foregoing dispatch. says: I'VE heart
lily congratulate the British minister at
PelSin upon these important Concessions