It is reported that Mr. Stanley with a strong force is marching upon Khar-tourn for the reconquest of it from the BRITISH COLUMBIA, London, 16th July.
The Indians have risen at Hazelton, and Papers. several whites have been killed.—Singapore We understand that the. Telegraph Convention has been signed by the Teung-li Yamen with the proviso that China may at any time withdraw from it should she find that it interferes with or injures the working of hor own telegraphic system. Now that the negligence of Chinese and foreign interests which characterised the negotiations at Chefoo Inst year have. been to some extent repaired, it is to be hoped: that China will lose no time in entering the International Telegraphic Convention.
Affairs between foreign merchants and the Tea Guild remain unsettled, and the latter have totally di led the orders of the Taotai, to resume, and "have taken no notice of the letter addressed to them by the Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce. The matter of Fire Insurance on teas in godowns could be amicably ar-in an hour, but as the Guild have taken no steps to this end, business has not been resumed, and it is natisfac~ tory to learn that great unanimity pre-ils among foreign buyers who, alt without exception, have refused' to eign any rules or contract as a preliminary sedulous ing ling reports that one buyer doing business, although the teamen are or another has complied with their demand.
being the position of affairs, we understand that the Consuls requested the Taotai yesterday afternoon to enforce. his ord on the Tea Guild. ate Telegraphic advices have been received from Hongkong to the effect that, the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank, will pap a dividend of £1 10s. per share for the half-year, and carry $100,000 to Reserve,"
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