and the European even now, after a quarter of a century of close, direct intercourse. Meanwhile, may the young and the old folk who in their own' best light rub palms and repeat a certain form, discern something of the light they profess to seek, Better, I apprehend, be a true and sincere Buddhist than hollow and hypocritical Christian—having the name for living only.
SUWVING AND OTHER ITEMS, News hus been received here that the Russian cruiser Vitiaz has gone to pieces in heavy storm, and that the divers and others sent to her assistance from Nagasaki have had to return, with their work unaccomplished. The Leander arrived here from Nagasaki this evening and after a short stay proceeds to Yokohamm, whither the Porpoise and Mercury have already preceded her, The Caroline is shortly expected. The Mercury was docked Nagasaki to determine whether she sustained any damage when she touched the ground on her late visit to the Pescadores, It was found, happily, thet no injury had been done,' The Japanese cruising squadron, consisting of the power: fal ships Matsushima Kan (the flagship), Takashiho Kan, Takao Kan and Chiyods Kanarestill la harbour here. The bombardment of the fort at the entrance some thirty miles south of this is reported to have been successful so far as demonstrating the destructibility of the structure is concerned. It was novel idea, to despatch ironclads to blow an undefended fort of modern construction to pieces, but the experience should not prove valueless by any means. Ae it was remarked when the practical testing of the fort was rumoured, it is a pity the authorities cannot supplement th with an attack from a fort upon a modern war-vessel. She would zo to the bottom, doubtless, but as an offset: to that there would be more unique experience.
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