Nothing could be learned as to the reasons for the detention of the s.
Mingsang.
H.M.S. Sandwich which was anchored off Weihaiwei, was sent to Chefon by the British naval authorities to investigate the reasons for the detention of the two British steamers, and arrived there at noon on Wednesday, when, it is understood, the s. Mingsang proceeded on her trip to the north. The commander of the British sloop was understood to still be making investigations at Chefoo yesterday.
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