The following Despatches have been handed to us for publication H.B.M.'s Consulate, Tamauy, 22ud June, 1885.
Sin,—I have the honour to state that Kelung was yesterday evacuated by the French, and that the Chinese Custom House Was reopened there to-day.
I have the honour to be, Sir, Yovr obedient servant, A. Frater, Consul. P, J, Hvcues, Exqui H.B.BL's Consul-General, .B. Consular Tamsuy, 25th June, 1885.
S1e,—I have the honour to state that the Maritime Customs authorities here yeater-day gave notice that foreign vessel now pass over the torpedoes, etc., into Tamsuy harbour at their own risk, and that pilots will be provided on application being made to the Harbour Master, Three steamers have, since the issue of the notice, already entered the harbour without difficulty. have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient servant, A. Frater, Consul.
J. Hvowes, Enquire,
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