Today the whole diplomatic corps was ceived by the Emperor of China, the Empress-Dowager being present.
The Doyen of the diplomatic corps addressed the error, Whereupon his answer was read by rince Ching. Then the Empress-Dowager addressed the Ministers, expressing her regret concerning the events of the summer of 1900, The ladies and children of the British, French, German, Ru: ese, Spanish, and Ttalian L gations were received to-day by the Empress Dowager in presence of the Emperor.
Hongkong, Ist February. ich-Hai-Kuan-Pu of Canton (the of the Native Customs for the Province of Ho e., the Manchu Superintendent.
Kuantung), refuses to negotiate about the transfer of the native Euston to the Imrial Maritime Customs, as provided for in the Peace Protocol.
Shanghai, 1st February.
The first amount due of the Chinese indemnity, the sum of 1,820,000 Hk. Tis., was paid by the Tuotai to the internatic all Board of Bankers. An equal amount falls due according to the Peace Protocol every month until June.
This payment was made on Friday last, the lst ult.—Ep. ¥.-0. D. RIY.
Poking, 2nd February.
An Edict of the Empress Dowager, which was published yesterday and which is apparently in connection with the audience granted to the ladies of the diplomatic corps, allows for the future marriages between Manchus and Chinese, and recommends abstinence from the' custom of foot-binding.
A further Edict of the Emperor orders ure, members of the Imperial the hi her families shall travel abroad to secure for ign education.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.