éngtze we hear that the but that the Tartar General has sent. dispute between the local authorities and the people. No doubt the traders will have their own way, and the squeezing mun-a will have to find some other way jit liabilities. Meanwhile ing or public telegrams have been stopped or refused—I suppose to prevent the news of trouble getting to Peking. These little incipient rebellions, especially when they end in favour of the people, weaken the government of China considerably, and a clover ringleader might eventually upset the Tartar rule altogether. We hope our missionary friends in Kwénchéngtze have not been interfered with, and are happy to think that their tact, and the great respect they have earned by their kind treatment of the natives will be their best protection.
'THE HONGS RE-OPENED, Latest.—As I am writing I have received. news to 28th January—that the bongs in Kwénchéngtze have liven opened, after being closed seven days, More on this subject by next courier, All is well at this 8th February.
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