have been issued tuking effect from Ist April. Que is the forbidding of native boats tocome alongside any steamer before it has anchored. The boatmen sere all sufficient-Eiweitee n one large boat belonging to ly warned but, in spite of warning, when the
anative ongside the steamer and the men attempted to board her for pas-Fengers. The boat was seized by the Customs, sawn in two, and the parts set up in front of the Customs as a future warning.
With the Kiceilee came up a visitor, Mr. Vorgelein from Tokio, Jabin, He ison tour of inspection to find out a suitable field of labour for un American Mission which he represents.
We have also had Mr, Schjath, the Commissioner from Eh pkg, passing Uhrough faving experienced Mr.
Schjéth's geniality while resident Commissioner in Ichang we were pleased to see him again and wish him a safe and speedy voyage home.
The Tartar General from Chéngta leave by the Kiceitee to-night.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.