The Chinese Embassy at Paris.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 4791, 7 September 1883, Page 3

The Chinese Embassy at Paris.

Maritime Disasters at Newfoundland.

Omens of War.

LONDON, Sept. 5. The Marquis Tsing, Chinese Ambas sador at Paris, has been requested by the French Government to explain the entry of Chinese troops into Tonquin. In the event of the answer proving unsatisfactory, the Embassy will be expelled. China will ask England to mediate ia the matter. Sir Henry Bartle Frere, in an artiole in the National Review, advocates that, pending the attainment of Colonial representation in the Imperial Parliament, the Agents- General of the various Colonies should form a Oolonial Council of Advioe to the Imperial Cabinet. He aleo speaks highly of the Agents' Paoifio despatch. The Pall Mall Gazette says that if France seizes the New Hebrides, Mr Gladstone will find it difficult to resiat the pressure of the Australasian Colonies for a far wider annexation than any yet contemplated. LONDON, Sept. 6. Severe storms have been experienced at Newfoundland, and it is feared that a large number of lives and a considerable amount of property have been lost, as thirty vessels are reported to be missing. The Viceroy of Southern China has positively asserted that Ohina will not give her sanotion to the treaty entered into with Franoe by Heiphina, the pretender, after the flight of the King of Anam from Hu6, and he further considers that if France fails to satisfactorily arrange matters with Marquis Te ing, the Chinese Ambassador, war must ensue. A large quantity of bullion and other munitions necessary for the purpose of oarrying on war are being sent to Canton. The Ohinese Press show a warlike attitude, and urge that the operations and advances of the French must be checked. Chinese seamen serving on board Frenoh vessels are deserting in large numbers.