FRANCO-CHINESE WAR.
Hong Kong, August 28. ‘ Intelligence lias been received that the French fleet has completely destroyed the Chinese defences along the banks of the Thin river up to Foo Chow. A serious outbreak of popular feeling has occurred at Canton. A large mob proceeded to the French Consulate ai.d merchants’ offices, and forcibly expelled the Consul and officials and the mer chants from the city. The populace invaded the Cathedral, but the edifice was eventually cleared by the troops. The various European Consuls in Canton have since induced the Bishop and those attached to the missions to leave the city. August 29. The French fleet, under Admiral,
Courbet, lies left Mui Hirer, and wil probably proceed northwards. l A panic among the Chinese has occurred at Shanghai, and an, exodus is . taking place in consequence of fears of bombardment by the French warships, August 30. Intelligence is to hand to "the effect that the Chinese Government have ordered commanders at all. treaty port® to attack any' French vessels Or merchantmen either entering, or,,leaving the ports. ■ ■ London, August 27. In Canton the Chinese have fired on foreigners who wereifouridi in the pagoda quarters.,,. , , ... T
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Temuka Leader, Issue 1234, 2 September 1884, Page 1
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194FRANCO-CHINESE WAR. Temuka Leader, Issue 1234, 2 September 1884, Page 1
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