CHINA, JAPAN, AND THE EAST.

Southland Times, Issue 634, 20 February 1867, Page 3

CHINA, JAPAN, AND THE EAST.

A great fire has occurred in Japan, onefifth of the foreign and two-fifths of the natives settlements were completely destroyed. The fire originated in the native town. The estimated loss is 5,000,000d01., only one-half of which is covered by insurance. Several Japanese students are on their way to England, to study European laws and customs. It is rumored that the Canton authorities intend to erect lighthouses in Pearl River, from Hong Kong to Canton. . The new dollar has been proclaimed -.legal at Canton. The question of placing a lighthouse at the entrance to the Yang Tze, is still undei discussion. i The arrangements for the formation at Foo Chow of a naval arsenal and dockyard are progressing favorably. The Mahomedan rebels at Laingsai haye captured four towns. Large fires have occurred at Tient Sien; the loss of property is estimated at 300,000 taels. The Hong Kong Hotel Company have commenced operations. Chinese registered as British subjects have been forbidden to reside in the interior of China. ' The rice riots at Yeddo have ceased. Choslim has defeated Damios and Kiokura. The former holds ground against all opponents. The Damios distrust Stotbaski, and refuse to attend the proposed conference.