Fires at four Japanese towns cause heavy structural loss
Reports from Tokyo and Yokohama detail four May fires in Niigata Takata Inabe and Fukui districts destroying 41 48 108 and 120 houses respectively with one fatality. Japanese school totals rise to 29081 schools 3004137 pupils and 84765 teachers as of December 31. London Health Exhibition prep includes a Japonnaise cooking exhibit funded by 200000 yen.
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San Francisco
Dekadomaye
Niigata
Takata
Inabe
Nanjo
Fukui Prefecture
Russian officials set for Korea treaty talks at port
In Nagasaki the Russian corvette Rasbotnik lies at anchor awaiting arrival of the Russian Admiral and Minister. They are to proceed to Korea to negotiate a treaty.
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Nagasaki
Korea
Franco Chinese Preliminary Convention Signed in Peking
The North China Herald notes Li Chung t ang and Fournier signed a preliminary treaty on May 11 in Peking. It outlines French protection of China’s southern frontier with Annam, removal of Chinese troops from Northern Annam, liberal tariffs, and a future detailed treaty to be drafted within three months.
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Li Chung-t‘ang
North China Herald
China
Fournier
France
Annam
Tonquin
Tientsin
Inauguration of Tung T ang East Cathedral in Ch un Shu Hu tang
On May 4 a grand ceremony marked the inauguration of the Tung T ang or East Cathedral near Teng shih Kou rh. The structure resembles the Pei Tang, is handsomer inside, and will take about a year to finish under Pére Favier. A Secret Memorial urged the Throne to open provinces to mining enterprise.
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Tung T‘ang
Ch‘un Shu Hu-t‘ang
Téng-shih K‘ou-’rh
Pére Favier
Szechnen
Em pire mining to gain new impetus with key appointments
The passage notes a potential surge in mining activity. It lists gazetted appointments including Wu Ta-ch'éng and Chén Pao-chén as assistants in the Northern and Southern Ports trade duties, and Chang Pei-lun in Fukien coast defence. All officers receive the right of direct address to the Throne.
French Missionary Rumor Sparks Tientsin Massacre Memory
The North China Herald reports circulating talk in Tientsin that French missionaries remove hearts and eyes of Chinese children for medicine. The tale recalls the 1870 Tientsin massacre and warns that a northern rebellion could erupt before officials or foreigners can intervene.
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North China Herald
Tientsin
Market conditions in Chefc o circular May 6 report poor demand
The Cornabé and Co circular notes generally unsatisfactory market conditions with weak demand across cotton goods and textiles. It cites small inquiries for 8 lb Shirtings, minimal demand for 6 lb Cambrics, limited sales for Turkey Red Cambrics, and steady yet slow T cloths. Metals fall, lead stocks heavy, iron arriving fast. Sugar downtrend with no quotable change. Export trade scarce, only essential freight. tonnage limited to a few ships to Hong Kong or Russian Manchuria. Auguste settles 5,090 piculs to Vladivostock and Olga.
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Messrs. Cornabé and Co
T. R
Taiwan
Hong Kong
Russian Manchuria
Auguste
Vladivostock
Olga
Trade rebates and legal rulings in Shanghai recall
The Shanghai market report covers a P O line rebate to exporters from China to Europe and a six month term, with conditions for signatories and exclusions. It also notes a court adjournment in a counterfeit dollars case where a wealthy shop proprietor may influence authorities and proposes a heavier punishment.
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