Imperial Edict and Desertion Repercussions in Tientsin
The article notes an 1870 imperial order granting the Governor-General six months yearly at Tientsin and six at Paouting, with the official set to depart for Paouting soon. It reports two soldiers of the Viceroy's Southern Legion in Sekow beheaded for desertion and mentions a strong north wind and frost of 37 degrees Fahrenheit. Races are due to start in two days, with expectations of fine but cold weather.
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Tientsin
Paouting
Sekow
Fahrenheit
Shanghai Notes on Races Cranes Gases and Foreign Affairs
Shanghai news reports dates extended to November 8 and the P and O mail arrival. The Sindh steamer endured a machinery scare but departed after temporary repairs. Races dominated the week with many top ponies from local and Tianjin stables. A return cricket match saw S C C beat Royal Navy by three wickets. Infrastructure updates note a culvert replacing a small bridge and toll removals at the Soochow Creek Bridge amid vandalism. Gas holder at Hongkew improves lighting, while Korea enforces strict exclusivity and Chinese labor caste tensions spark debate.
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Shanghai
Tientsin
Cemetery Road
Soochow Creek
Gnoamen
Hongkew
Pootung Foundry
Korea
China
Chefoo
Vondel
P. Groubeck
Shantung
Amoy
Newchwang
Hong Kong Dispatches Note No Major Events
From Hona Kona date line November 14 1872 the correspondent reports no important events transpiring in Hong Kong as the outward French mail of September 27 arrived November 8 and notes the Governor’s status.
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Hong Kong
Hona Kona
H.E
Siamese Reception Meets European Taste in Holiday Festivities
The Siam Government hosts guests including H I C Hoogeven and Commander van Trojen with Vice Admiral Koopman aboard H N M steam corvette. The Bangkok reception exceeds previous visits in mark and decorum, ignoring prior foreign demands while princes and nobles show deference at public audiences.
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Bangkok
Siam
H. I. C. Hoogeven
Netherlands
van Trojen
H.N.M
Koopman
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China Punch
China Mail Office
Hainan
Arthur Kennedy
Lady Kennedy
Alaska
Jenkins
Singapore
Hartford
Reserve Oriental
Mercantile of India
London
India
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