is as dark as the Stygian Pool and the political horizon more sullen-looking than at any time during the last eight mouths. There is absolutely not one single sign that progress towards a settlement is being made, and the more wary students of the the successful result of tte musical talent political craft are fling beck, of wiser ical talent li tical craft are falling back on utter from both Contingents. The accompanying programme was not strictly adhered to but it will give the ames and titles of the chief performers and singers. A feature of the programme was the numerous topical sings, some of which were particularly clever—especially the one hitting off the criticisms made by the American Press on_ the Christmas Pantomime held in the Temple of Heaven. 'A happy composition was by Captain Fane upon the fortune of the Americans ju being able to get away so soon. Lieut. Monson's original song aptly expressed the feeling of irritation so strongly felt by all ranks at the uncertainties and delay of the present situation.
Foulkes, IMIS., and It. Beasley, R.A. It. gated was the Banjo performance by Capt One item of the programme much appre:
Carpenter, R.E., was at his best at the piano. The American Bund (sometimes conducted by Capt. Fane) contributed immensely to the entertainment by their lively and spirited pieces. About eleven o'clock eneral Sir A. Gaseleeinthe name of the whole British Forces gave expression to hailed the arrival last August of the strong the gladsome feeling with which they
contingent of English-speaking troops to march for the relief of Peking. They hid certainly made many and fast friends since, whom we all hoped to meet again in either Britain or America, During these months of occupation in Peking there had not been any single case of friction between the British und American troops who he firmly believed would be always comrades and never foes.
He then called for cheers for General Chatfeo, which was most heartily responded to with musical honours. Hearty cheers were also given for the Adjatant-General, members of the Staff, and officers of the American Contingent. In reply General Chaffee fully endorsed all that had been said as to the absolute good feeling prevailing between the America and British forces, both men and officers." Let Kings, Ministers, and politcians say what they may but I can tell you this, that never will you see Americans and Britishers facing each other in the field. Our national policy may be to steer clear of international complications but should circumstances arise in which we must make choice our inclinations will be with the Britishers." He next called for cheers for Genersl Gaselee and the British officers. The timbers of the Temple of Harmony reverberated with the harmonious response.
The programme, printed by the "Queen's Own," Madras Sappers and Miners, was as follows:—Overture, The Band; Piano and Violins, Lieut. Carpenter, n&., Lieut. Beasley, R.A, Lieut. Keeble, lith 1m. Song and Dance, Capt. Baird, 11-8; Song, Lieut, Rivett- Carnac; Song, Lieut. Stamford, U.S. Army; Song, Capt. Hood, 7th Rsjputs; Sung, Lieut.-Col. O'Sullivan, 2; Banjo, Mr. Hamilton; Song, It, Monson, U.S. Army; Band; Song, Captain Chatterton, Ist Sikhs; Song and Banjo, Lieut. Beasley, za; Song, It. Carpenter, n.£; Recitation, Capt. Grote Hutcheson, U.S. Army; Song, Capt. Doyle, R.4; Song, Capt. Hazelton, a.v.p; Extra Turns—Messrs. Ross, Fane, Hamilton, Hocken, &e. "Auld" Long Syne." God Save The King.
30th April. avoid ineptitude in dealing with the future. All we can state here is that the condition of affairs in our own province is less assuring than it was three months ago, and that we have many signs of unrest.' Order is preserved, and well preserved, in certain lines and' over certain limited areas, but over the greater portion of Chili it would bea mere affectation to say that thi in the normal condition. Proclat are being issued calling on the rustics to Bat this fact is in itself a remarkable testi-lough and sow and to carry on as usual
many to the state of affairs.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.