The French Minister. last note to the Waichiaopu stating that the Minister regrets to bring to the knowledge of the Chinese Government that following the demonstration at Canton on June 25 soldiers fired upon the English and French concessions at Shameen, A French merchant was killed by a shot from Chinese on the Bund.
From reports from the commandant of the French naval forces it is clear that the responsibility falls entirely on the Chinese. The Minister is consequently compelled to protest and reserves the right for the French Government to demand veparations.-Reuter's Pacific Service.
Hongkong, June 26.
The remainder of the women and children left Shameen for Hongkong last night on board H. M.S. Khaki.
It is reliably stated that arrange-Jments are being made at Canton for both sides to meet.
The Canton Government has for-hidden further attacks on Shameen.
Amoy expects a demonstration jthe Inicrnational Settlement to-day.
The Chizese naval. authorities Jere assur 1g full responsibility, hile the Portugese gunboat in the They: expect to be able to cope with...
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