CHINA AND JAPAN.

Southland Times, Issue 610, 26 December 1866, Page 2

CHINA AND JAPAN.

Combinations have been formed at Hohan for the explosion of the city and the massacre of foreigners, especially English. The Viceroy sent a large body of troops to quell the disturbances. The Erench admiral had arrived at Corea. His expedition successfully penetrated to the capital. Hopes are entertained that a treaty will shortly be concluded for opening this unknown country to commerce, which it is thought will be a mine of wealth to European merchants in the East. The American schooner Sherman has been seized by Corean pirates. The master, crew, and two English passengers were lashed down: The schooner was then set fire to, and all perished. The war in the south of Japan has terminated. The death of the Tycoon, which occurred in September last, has been officially announced. His successor, who is favorable to opening the country to foreign trade, has not yet been officially recognised. The tea ship Winchester, homeward bound, and several other vessels, have been wrecked on the coast of China. The ship Cyclone has been wrecked on the coast of Japan. Several lives were lost. The survivors were treated kindly by the natives. Numerous cases of Chinese piracy are reported. A final memorial against the Stamp Act, from the foreign residents, has been sent to the Governor of Hong Kong, for transmission to Earl Carnarvon. Exchange. — Hong Kong, 4s 6^d ; Bank Bills on Calcutta 2.30 rupees ; Bombay, 2.21 do. Freights nominal; little offering. There is a large amount of disengaged tonnage available. Australian coals are in better demand at Shanghai. At Manilla, 20,000 quintals Cayayar and Isabella tobacco were offered at twenty dollars, but there were no buyers. Freights. — Wet sugar, 355 ; dry, 40s; hemp, 455 ; to London. Several gales were experienced on the 15th and 19th October. The steamers Arimosa and Cuba, and the gunboat Maravales, sank at their moorings off the arsenal. The prospectus of the Eastern Telegraph Company, to establish direct communication between England and Singapore, via Bangyon and Moulmein. within twelve months, has been issuod. It meets with support. It is intended afterwards to extend the line to Manilla, via Saigon, and also to Australia.