The foreigners in Shameen have taken all steps possible for the protection of the Settlenient, "amd they have the assur mice of the Chinese authorities that they will be protected in case of any rioting. But, strange to say, they do not feel too sec tire, Too many runiours are flying about and the uncertainty of Li Hung-chang's future movements adds to the general distrust. It is reported he has been ordered to Peking and it is said he will go to Shanghai, en route. But this statement lacks confirmation. Meantime, Li, in conjunction with the Governor of Kuangtung, has issued a proclamation ordering measures to be taken for the adequate protection of the province and city. Native Christians and the common people are alike enjoined to keep the peace, and condign' punishment is promised against any person who causes an outbreak. The general tone of the pro-climation is thought to be satisfactory, but the reference to the Christians, as class apart,.is deprecated. I greatly fear, from a perusal of all the official proclamations, both on the Yangtze and down South, that there is a good deal of waiting on events underlying them.
Hongkong, ith July.
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