The gallant Admiral arrived here early yesterday morning, in the P. & O. steamer Parramatta and the community were eager to meet him, although the time was difficult, being so close to the mail. However, ar-of Commerce, the China Association, and rangements had been made Ly the Chaniber
lat the City Hall, conditionally on Lor the Navy. League to hold a joint meetin, Charles consenting to meet the members. To ascertain his lordship's wishes, a dey taian consisting of the Chairmay, Vice-Chairman, and Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, and the Chairman of the China Association waited upon him st tea o'clock at Headquarters House and had a long interview with him. Lord Charles Beresford expressed his regret at feeling unable to address a meeting at present, but said he was in quest of information rather than io a position to impart it. He was anxious to.obtain the lews of the Chamber and other associations in Hongkong and China on the object of his mission, and when he bad visited Peking and gathered up all the information available he might focus it and perhaps on his retura give them his opinions. He was grateful to the community for the welcome they intended to offer him, but was sure they would excuse his attendance. A deputation from the Navy League subsequently waited on him. Lord Charles Beresford was looking hale and heartly, and was in splendid spirits although he was suffering from an attack of gout. His Excellency, the Acting-Governor and Mrs. Black eutertained a party at tifin and another at dinner to meet the gallant Admiral. Lord Charles, wh" also slept at Headquarters Houze, left in the Parramatta at a.m: to-day
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