Tt should.bo noted, that for' man months, the German and American autho-; rities have been urging the Tsungli Yamen to attend, to the troubles in Shantung, but that inert body could by no means be induced to take effective, measures. So much for the wisdom of the Government—or despot—in appointing "eleven fools" to manage China's foreign and domestic affairs at the present critical juncture. 'Still, the St.' Jaines's' Bridget and Sat Review 2 tell us that' the Dowiger Enipress is the only wise and strong person in the country, and' that we should remember this fact with gratitude. Well, we must try to do so, but Josh Billings said: "Tt's as well not' to know so much as to'know so many things'that ain't 80."
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.