The gunboat which was ordered away from Newchwang some time ago, and has been awaiting orders at Chinwangtao, left a few days ago, presumably to return to the former place in view of prospective needs, if all reports are true. But it is impossible to ascertain just what the true state of things is, so careful are the authorities regarding the exit of news. From such scraps as could be obtained, we have been waiting for several days to hear of another important action on the part of one or other of the belligerents, but so far no move hias been reported.' The rainy season is now upon here in full force, and if they are having as much, or early as much rain
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