Mr. Clennell, H.B.M. Consul at Shasi, was recent visitor at, Ichang. He left again for Shasi, per C.M.S.N. Co,'s steamer Kling.
Mr. HAAS, the French Consul at Chungking, passed here a few days ago in company with his lady, en route for that port. Mr, fans is justly distinguished for the fertility of his mind. He has just returned from France, and, among the many schemes to receive the initiative at Chungking, the erection of a new Consulate takes a primary place. From this edifice schemes of more or less importance will undoubtedly have their inception, The rich province of Szechuan, with the neighbouring provinces of Yunnan and Kueichou, are sufficient to resuscitate and develop zeal and cupidity in matters political and mercantile, Then, the prospect of diverting British commerce (though in itself remote) can at least be viewed from that interesting centre. No doubt the advent of AIR. DUDES, mining engineer, in the interests of the Lyons Commission, has caused the French commercial star to ascend, as there are minerals of more intrinsic value than salt looming in his mind's eye. This gentleman who travelled in company with the French Consul, has also proceeded to Szechuan, where he. may derive such information as will incite the interest of those under whose auspices Ire has undertaken this tour of investigation. When finished, he will institute a process of elimination that will tax their mental energies for some considerable time to come.
MISSIONARY NEWS, events lave happened in the samiseionary During the ast fortnight quite a series of
circle. Mr. Hope Gill has just returned from furlough, and is now on his way up the river in company with his wi'e and two young ladies of the C. M. Society. Mr. G. Hunter and family left last week for home, after an absence of eight years spent in various parts of China, Others have come
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