Min, Ir was reported on Wednesday that Japan has formally claimed from China. the cession of Wethaive', no doubt 2 99 years' lease.
News was received on thursday by wire of the safe arrival on the 8th instant Chungking of Mr. Archibald Little's pioneer steamer, the Leechuen, after a series of dangers and excitements, It now demonstrated that a small steamer of only moderate power can be got safely over the rapids of the Uppe Yangtze.
Te following is the text of the telegram sent on Friday, tu, Mr. Archis. bald Little by the Council
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.