There has just arrived in Shanghai an individual who narrates an extraordinary story concerning the adventures of himself anda companion whilst in the hands of the Russian authorities in Saghalien and Viadivostock. In the course of an interview with a representative of the N.-U. Daily News he gave an account of what he had and gone through, telling a story which is certainly wonderful. There is quite a} romantic sixteenth century air about what he said of the large deposits of gold which the authorities were ssu desirous to conceal from him, whilst all he can tell of the mysterious Turk, living in the convict settlement, but, possessed of means, and enjoying what in such a place must be re-reled as luxuries, has such a Man-in-the-fron-Mask flavour about it that curiosity cannot but be aroused as to his identity. Then again the treatment the Russian authorities subjected their captives to was so opposed to what would be expected from a civilised Power that one may be excused for instituting comparisons between them and the the Chinese officials on the Pescadores, whose humanity has evoked such general praise. Some people may natural-be sceptical as to the truth of all that stated, und we must say we publish it [with dome reserve. Wilson is alone re: sponsible for the assertions, as his companion tad- the misfortune, soon after his arrival here, to come into conflict with the authorities, and he is now serving a short term of imprisonment awarded him at the American Cyurt." Wilson complains that the U.S. Consul-General has not treated im as he expected, but this much is clear, that Wilson when offered a chance of clined, addition did not avail himself working wissage back. to America de-
of an introduction,—which was given him,—to an engineer here, wt which trade he has worked. - It is of course manifest that the mere fact of American citizenship does not entitle " man to financial aid from his Consul, and even a destitute American cannot expect the luxuries of the tourist if he decides upon travelling round the world.
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