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THE ISLAND OF ST. THOMAS.

Washington, September 23. The United States Government are negotiating, with J>e^s^s^jgJ^SMS^ chase of the Island of St. Thomas, m the "West Indies - T* V r? ! THE DISTURBANGESJNCH[NA Hong Kong, ember 23. sThesThe outbreak at Tchang is organised by soldiery, and- the, Government are powerless to stop it without risking a cihil war. A merchant steamer is conveying marines from the war ships to town. Placards have been posted m Nankin, accusing Christians of gross crimes. • A plot has been discovered to seize the arsenal at Foochow. Foreigners m Foochow are alarmed for their,safety. Hokg Kong, September 24. The Chinese Government have informed France that steps are being taken to protect foreigners, and a fleet is being despatched to the disturbed prorinces. Hope is expressed that France ■ will await the result of the efforts to restore order.

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Ashburton Guardian, Volume XII, Issue 2471, 26 September 1891, Page 2

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THE ISLAND OF ST. THOMAS. Ashburton Guardian, Volume XII, Issue 2471, 26 September 1891, Page 2

THE ISLAND OF ST. THOMAS. Ashburton Guardian, Volume XII, Issue 2471, 26 September 1891, Page 2