Canton, Sept. 17.
It is not easy to get at real public opinion, in regard to the war in Europe, because the censorship of the Press is very severe, and no public meetings are allowed where speakers give themselves up to discussing politics of any kind. Already editors of native papers, who expressing opinions thereon have been severely re-pri manded. This was attempted here about ten days ago, and two editors were brus-quoly told that if the offence were repeated, they would find themselves provided for, at the expense of the Government, and the outlay would not be much, whilst their offices would be shut up, and
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