There is not very much to report under this heading. On the 23rd inst. the British dispatch vessel Alacrity arrived from Amoy, and on the same day the new Japanese torpedo boat destroyer Akatsuki, built on the Thames, arrived from London. The departures have also been few. On the 21st inst. the British sloop Rosario left for Amoy. On the same day a little squadron left the harbour for Mirs Bay consisting of the sloops Rinaldo, Mutiue, and Vestral for target practice. They were followed yesterday by the British battleships Blenheim and Glory.
Cholera in Canton, Cholera still seems to be running its course in Canton, news having reached here of the death of two more Europeans. The victims are Mr. Middleton, of Messrs. Shewan, Tomes & Ca., who merely touched at Canton in his way up country om basi ness, and Mr. da Cruz, bookkeeper to Messrs. Rowe & Smith, Cunton.
Rain in the West River District.
The long needed rain has fallen up country and the West River began to rise at Wuchow on the 20th inst. By the 28rd it had risen about five feet, and the yellow tide flowed impetuously down, giving plenty of water for navigation. Vegetation is beginning to put on its freshest tints, and the bamboos and other foliage are looking green and delightful. The rain will hope in time to sive the crops all through the delta.
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