The tables have been turned in Peking. Instead of being eager to get into the Celestial capital, nearly all the Allies are now anxious to' get out of it. On every hand one hears officers speaking in terms of increasing disgust. Instead of the Chinese being commandeered, they are now commandeering their conquerors. Some two months ago a proclamation mas issued by the Allied Generals promising protection to traders and payment for all purchases. The Chinese now insolently demand exorbitant prices for everything they supply. Some time ago "curins and could be bougiie at reasonable prices ettiest street vendor will impudently ask an outrageous sian for common articles. Although the principal strecta are fairly busy, th-sands of shops are still closed and the city iv very far from resuming its former appearance.
THE SITUATION, Everybody is expecting the reply of the Chinese Government to the Nite" of the Powers ina few days. The plenipotentiaries are said to hare signed their assent; all that jeded is the Imperial assent. The Note" being practically an ultimatum, it will be difficult for even the Empress to either evade or procrastinate. Meantime the forces of the civilised world are waiting on the will of a woman and the caprice of a few criminals, It is a situation without parallel in the world's history.
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