A rather funny story has been going the din Tientsin. During and after the of Tientsin City, looting among the ent and strict order n by the Provost-Marshal tothe guards to seize all loot. A gentle-nun with several little silver things known as shoes was -topped by *fommy Aj" the gentleman in question happened to be a Consul so became indignant and informed the gued who he was; the gustd was, however, Consul-proof snd answered: I don't care if you are the blooming Emperor," and marched him and his perquisites to the proper authority. The Consul is said t" have afterwards beau allowed to pass with everything, 19 h August.
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