(Thermometers in the open air in n shaded situation in the English Settlement.) 1897-98.
Fuhr. Thermometer. Rainfall in. Max. in inches, Dec, 31 50.2... 0.10 Jen. 1 O14 a 0.08
4 5
Rainfall in inches. unsettled state of affairs in the Vaave reports, zepresting an orth, were in circulation on Wednesday. It is understood that the British fleet is atill at Chemulpo and has been increased, whilst two other British men-of-war were in Port Arthur. stated. that the territory leased" to Germany, including Kisochou lies each way, or four Ox Monday evening there was a fairly good gathering at the Astor Hall to hear Mrs, Archibald Little's lecture describing the Wild West of China from Ichang up the Yangtze Gorges to Chungking und thence to Mount Omi and beyond. For a full hour and a half Mrs. Little kept her audience closely interested. With the nid of photographs thrown upon a screen by Timelight those present got an admirable ides of the impressive scenery in the Hupeh and Szechuan provinces, and Bins. Little recounted several of the legends that cling to the hills that tower by the Yangtze banks, aad brought out in anecdote the pleasing traits of Chinese character, The account of a journey to. Mount Omi was graphic and realistic. At the close of the lecture Mis. Little was cordially thanked for her kindness. The pi will be devoted to farthering the snti-foot-binding movement.
Tae Taotai of Shanghai on Wednesday night entertained the three round-the-world cyclists at dinner. Mesers. Fraser, Tuunn, and Lowe intend to proceed tomorrow by the Japanese mail to Nagasaki. From there they will cycle up to Yoko-hams,
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