It is reported that Tstn Futai is to be removed to Kuangsi. Whatever advantage this may be to the Empire it is a, matter of sincere Tegret to all friends of Shansi, and BLE. Tséa may be sure he will carry with him the grateful respect and good wishes of those foreigners in the province who have been preserved from trouble by his strong and vigorous administration, 3 16th July, Welcome Rains.
Rain has at last fallen, On Sunday, 13th July, in the afternoon and evening there was a steady rain, that continued nearly throughout the night. The Chinese estimated that five or six inches had fallen, but that, of course, means that the ground was wet to that depth. To-day, 16th July it is raining again, and these are not local fitful showers, but a steady and continued fall. So the long drought, with its terrible heat and its repeated dust storms has given way at last, and the relief is inexpressible, A Gloomy Outlook.
The prospects of any harvest are, however, scarcely bettered. Tt is too late, 80 I hear on every hand, to expect either sorghum or millet. Neither have been sown, and it is useless to sow not wheat can be sown, and this may stave off some ofthe worst distress, but undoubtedly there will be famine in many parts of the province in the winter, although this rain will enable the farmers to get something out of the ground and thus keep off the worst distress.
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