A rich and prominent family of Hangchow has taken steps for exploiting the mineral resources. The departure of H.E. Jen Ta-jen has delayed their arrangements, but it is intended to open an office in Hangchow, so soon as Imperial sanction has Boone obtained, and proceed with surveys, and eventually open mines wherever The Dest. results can be obtained. It is whispered that Italian capital is enlisted in the enterprise.
Unrest in T'ongiu District.
Considerable unrest is ted in a district above Hangchow, called T'onglu. Aman of considerable influence was given certain authority by the district Mnagistrate for the collection of money, eto, and having as he claimed been annoyed by Roman Catholics, he made use of his power to gain adherents among the people against the Catholics. It is said that these, in opposition to the adherents of the Heavenly Lord Religion, or Catho-lies, call themselves the Earthly Lord Religionists. As the officials are on the! qui vive, and soldiers have been sent-up river, no disturbance is feared. Protestants are not interfered with by the malcontents.
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