FRANCE AND CHINA.
(BY ttBCTBIC TKLEGBAPH.— -COPYRIGHT.) (BEUTEBS* TELEGRAMS.") \\ Hongkong, August 24. Intelligence to hand from Foochow shows that only one of the Chinese batteries, by which the port was defended replied to the fire of the French fleet during the bombardment. It is reported that one of the French war vessels was sunk by the Chinese fire. Telegrams from Sientlang announces that the French Charge de Affaires has left the town ; the Consul remains to watch the interests of the French residents. '
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Manawatu Standard, Volume IV, Issue 230, 26 August 1884, Page 3
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83FRANCE AND CHINA. Manawatu Standard, Volume IV, Issue 230, 26 August 1884, Page 3
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