Full Protection to be British Steamers Canton, Oct. 29.
Asa result of a protest made by the British Consul, the Canton Provineial Government has instructed the garrison and the local authori ties of Whampoa to give full protection to British vessels and stop any interference or disturb. ances made whilst discharging an loading. The authorities are also instructed to deal severely with any offenders in order to maintain the friendship existing between Chia and Britain.
It is understood that people in working-clothes frequently interfere with coolies discharging cargo for British steamers ard also distribute seditious pamblets.
Since the Tsinan affair Chinese emigrants in the South Seas have been active in boycotting Japanese goods, working in harmony with their fellow countrymen at home. This har resulted, it is said, in exports from this province showing a great increase. From latest reports through the Customs, understood that exports of Chinese products are increasing' daily.—Reuter.
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