Dear Mr. Murmueap,—Your Committee will be glad to hear that H.E. the Grand Secretary and Viceroy Li Hung-chang did amo the Honor of dining with me yeatorday, to celebrate Her Majesty's birthday. support, in affairs consultation, in disputes spoke most feelingly and thankfully of the the vessel in Nagasaki, and a substitute had efforts made by foreigners to give relief to the sufferers in North China, and drank Her Majesty's health in a most courteous and respectful speech. I was quite delighted with his frank and friendly manner.
"This is certainly the first time a Viceroy has accepted a Consul's invitation to dine with him, and it says a great deal for the good effect produced by the Famine elie nition that the most powerful subject, in China should not only have done so, but also have taken the opportunity to express his admiration for, and wishes towards, Her Majesty. The eontributors in England will be glad to hear this news, which is possibly not the last surprise I'shall have for them.
fo further news has arrived from the interior, but I expect it daily. Mr. Barradaile's life is, I am sorry to say, despaired of, and a French Sister of Mercy died last night, Truly the prospect here for the next four months is not a pleasant one. Yours very sincerely, J. Foxtesr.
Tientsin, 25th May.
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