From Our Own Correspondent, Canton, Nov. 23.
There is perity of evidence that Chinese abroad, if not at home, are busy enough in preparing seditious literature, and spreading it broadcast here in the south of China, and that those who are looking forthe Ward to another revolution, regard the south as, perhaps, their only hope.
It has come to light that some of the Chinese believe that lately a secret treaty has been signed between China and Japan, in which Japan promises to protect China against all odds and against al enemies. Where these people managed to discover this piece of information one cannot guess. But we know that they are basing upon it a strong appeal to their fellow-countrymen to stand out against it. It is urged that if Japan and China have entered into a secret treaty of this kind, there are no good reasons for it, and in any case it will be derogatory for China. It assumes that China is unable to take care of herself, which is a great disgrace, if it be really true; on the other hand, if Chins has been weak, there is no reason for her weak-the ness to continue.
Tt is further maintained that Japan can only
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