\Londov, 25th May.
At an interview H.E. Li Hung-chang, Chinese Envoy to Moscow, stated that his mission to Europe, apart from the Coronation of the Czar, was to stady European systems with a view to making reforms in China.
He said that there was no. treaty with Russia, but that China was entirely, in accord with the Czar's Government and that similar relations with France were desired. He further stated that it was difficult to ascertain the relations between Great Britain and China until he had visited London, A MISTAKE, London, 26th May.
The Times states that Herr von Brandt, formerly German Minister at Peking, has been appointed adviser for Foreign Affairs to the 'I'sungli Yamen with the rank of Minister.
(is news was published in the Shanghai Messenger some weeks ago, but there was never any foundation for it. Herr yon Brandt is now on the River, and is to leave Shanghai finally for home on the 13th proximo.—Ep.]
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