Tt is learned that the Consal-General for Fracce has received a communication from the Taotai requesting bim to forbid ships flying the French flag from proceeding to Haokow, as they might be carrying food and supplies to the revolutionaries. The Consal is understood to have replied that there are at present no French vessels trading to Hondo It is also learned thet the Taotsi has chartered five or six vessels locally. There is much speculation in shipping, circles upon their probable ore.
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