Voyage to the Philippines - Arrival at Manilla Appearance of the town

A varied population Their costumes - Tobacco-manufactory - The price

of tobacco A piña shop Indolence of the Mestizoes-Industry of the

Chinese population Chinese emigration: its advantages The Captain-

general of the Philippines Military mass A trip to Cavitè-A religious

procession Excursion to the Lago de Bai-- Los Baños - The romance of

La Gironière The island of Socolme- A stormy voyage The trade of

Manilla,

PAGE

69-92

CHAPTER VI.

Attempt of Count Poutiatine to reach Pekin- Lawless proceedings in the

Canton river--Singular native proclamation-The "Hall of Peace and

Patriotism" Preparations for war The ultimatum Occupation of

Honan -Yeh's answer-Report of a conversation between the Emperor

Hien Fung and Ki Shuh-Tsan Embarkation on board the Furious-

Disappearance of the floating population Aspect of the river face of

Canton - Expiry of the delay-Anchorage at Dane's Island-Temper of

the inhabitants-Delay of the bombardment,

92-118

Landing of the troops Advance on Lin's Fort- Treacherous mode of

warfare Capture of Lin's Fort Attack of the Braves-Position for the

night The bombardment is continued Death of Captain Bate-

Skirmish with Braves--Escalade of the walls of Canton-Aspect of the

city-Scene from Magazine Hill Capture of the city - Capture of

Gough's Fort-Chinese looting parties- Tartar garrison of Canton-

Condition of the public buildings-Explosion of a magazine,

119-138

CHAPTER VIII.

New Year's Day, 1858-Exploration of the city by the Allies Capture of

Yeh Yeh's memorial to Pekin Behaviour of Yeh in captivity-

Conference relative to the Government of Canton-- Plans proposed-

Scheme ultimately adopted-- Installation of Pihkwei - Lord Elgin's

address to Pihkwei Pihkwei's reply Institution of a civil tribunal-

Moral and political effects of the occupation of Canton,

139-157

CHAPTER IX.

Withdrawal of the naval force--Yamun of the Tartar General-"The

Hall of State"- The ornamental gardens-Scenes at the landing-place-

The Hall of Examination-The "Avenue of Benevolence and Love"--

Open-air cookery Streets of Canton-Joss-houses of Canton- Future

punishments illustrated Allied police corps Pihkwei's proclamations-

A luncheon at Howqua's Pihkwei's despatch on trade- Proposal to

raise the blockade,
158-174

Diplomacy in China-Policy of the neutral powers- Proposed expedition

to the north-Opinion of Count Poutiatine - Proclamation raising

blockade --Putinqua's gardens-River scenes Lord Elgin's visit to the

prisons-State of the prisoners-Fate of Yeh--Lord Elgin's letter to

Yu-Departure for Shanghai-Amoy-Arrival at Shanghai Departure

for Soo-chow-- Facilities of water-communication-Canal scenes State

of the population-Mr Maclane's visit to Soo-chow-Boat-life on the

canals,
175-195

CHAPTER XI.

-

-

The Imperial Grand Canal- -Arrival at Soo-chow Entry of the city--

Curiosity of the populace - Reception by the governor- A compli-

mentary dialogue -A Chinese official repast-Politeness of our host

Chinese etiquette-Political effect of our visit - Reasons against ex-

ploring the city-Exploration of the water suburb The boat popula-

tion Manners and customs of the people-A nocturnal visitation-

The Tai-hoo lake-A gale of wind-Residence at Shanghai-A dinner

with the Taoutai -After-dinner conversation -Departure for Ningpo

Ningpo-The shops and joss-houses-The Old Pagoda - A " sing-sing

joss,"

196-221

CHAPTER XII.

An expedition to the Snowy Valley-Mountain scenery-The Temple of the

Snowy Crevice-The Maou-kao-tae -The "Thousand-fathom Precipice"

-Sewe-kang-ha-Our fellow-lodgers -The Dragon Waterfall -Departure

from the Snowy Valley- Mountain men-A voyage on bamboo rafts-

Raft navigation - Arrival at Chusan A Roman Catholic mission-- A

Chinese country residence--Political advantages of Chusan A British

graveyard-The sacred island of Pootoo-A degraded priesthood-

The high priest-Picturesque temples Pilgrims-Magnificent view-

Chapoo,

222-246

CHAPTER XIII.

Communication from the Imperial Government Lord Elgin's reply Sir

John Bowring's visit to the Peiho--Course pursued on that occasion

Lord Elgin's application for gunboats The Roman Catholic mission of

Siccaway-System of education-- Barren results of missionary labour-

Superstitious practices of converts -- A Feast of Tabernacles"- The

cathedral of Tonk-a-doo -Difficulties attending missionary enterprise

Non-arrival of the Admiral-- Departure of the Plenipotentiaries for the

North-The Miatou Straits Aground on a sandbank Arrival in the

Gulf of Pechelee - Dreary weather -An expedition across the bar-Junk-

hunting--Arrival of the American minister-- Difficulties of the situation

--Unnecessary delays-Diplomatic difficulties-Aspect of the forts

Arrival of the Admiral --The despatch-vessels cross the bar-Expiry of

the delay Postponement of attack Political consequences of the

delay,

247-275

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Perilous position of despatch gunboats-Strengthening of the forts--

Arrival of Chinese reinforcements - -The question of full powers-Anglo-

American visit to the Peiho in 1854-Intercourse on that occasion-In-

terview with Tsung and Tan-Memorial of Commissioners in 1854-

Reference to Pekin-Contemptuous treatment by the Chinese Govern-

ment -- Anxiety as to future movements Memorandum of Sir M.

Seymour -Communication with Tan-The final summons-Insolence of

the garrison,

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276-291

CHAPTER XV.

The night before the attack-Delivery of the ultimatum-The signal of

attack - Advance of the Cormorant - The Nimrod hotly engaged—

Chinese artillery-practice-The batteries stormed-"Sauve qui peut”—

Terrific explosion-Aspect of the fortifications--Attack of the northern

forts-Capture of the last battery-A visit to Tan's residence-Imperial

edict Fate of Tan- His account of the action-Tan's yamun-A poem

"In Memoriam"-Return to the Furious,
292-311

CHAPTER XVI.

Ascent of the river-A crowd of junks-Astonishment of population-

Their submissive behaviour - Brilliant bonfires-A steppe country-Ap-

pearance of the villages-Difficulties of navigation-First view of Tien-

tsin-A deputation of merchants-Appointment of Imperial Commis-

sioners The Plenipotentiaries ascend the Peiho-Approach to Tientsin

-Dense crowds-"The Temple of Supreme Felicity"-View of the River

-Making ourselves comfortable - Bedrooms in the Temple-Further

exploration of the Peiho-Arrival of Russian and American Ministers-

Their abodes Pean - Arrival of the Imperial Commissioners - Full

powers at last-Our official procession-"The Temple of the Oceanic In-

fluences"-Interview with the Commissioners-Exchange of full powers

--Abrupt termination of the interview-Arrival of the Kwang-fang---

Kweiliang-Hwashana-Success of Lord Elgin's policy-Its bearing on

affairs at Canton-Brighter prospects,

312-350

CHAPTER XVII.

The chances of a Chinese political career-Arrival of Keying-Interview

with him--Adverse policy of Keying-His hostility to the Commissioners

--Proofs of his insincerity-Second interview of Messrs Wade and Lay-

Keying's memorial--Keying's treatment of barbarians-A disagreeable

exposé-Consequences of his offence-A lenient sentence-The Em-

peror's decree-Keying's suicide,

351-376

Insolence of the mob-A forcible entry into Tientsin--Making reprisals—

Hostile crowds-Peaceful proclamations-Plan of the city of Tientsin-

Aspect of the city-The traffic in the streets-Declining trade of Tien-

tsin-Notice concerning the grain supply-Present state of the Grand

Canal-Official expenditure of grain-Collection of the grain-tribute-

State of the Yellow River-Obstructions in its navigation-Grain trans-

port by sea-Report on the Grand Canal-Price of rice at Tientsin-

Table showing proceeds of grain-tax-Trade of Tientsin-Squalor of the

Inhabitants-Burial-places-Total allied force at Tientsin-Exploration

of the surrounding country-The harvest at Tientsin-Kitchen-gardens

-Salt-pans-Vetch-fields—Locust-hunting, .

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377-408

CHAPTER XIX.

Advantages gained by Russia and America-A serious “ hitch"-The two

important demands-The right of a resident Minister-The Chinese

system of Government: mode of influencing it -Principle of direct com-

munication-The concession gained-The final procession-Signing of

the treaty-An effective illumination--A retrospect--The new ports-

The transit-dues -Climate of Tientsin - Absence of surveys Geography

of the country-Abundance of ice-A skittle alley-Curiosity-hunting, 409-430

CHAPTER XX.

Duplicity of the Commissioners--Arrival of the Emperor's assent—Arrival

of reinforcements- Abandonment of visit to Pekin-Consequences of

delay-State of matters in the south-Final visit to Commissioners-

Death of the Prime Minister, Yu-Hwashana's poems-"Old" Chang:

his poetical effusions-Departure from Tientsin-The Great Wall-State

of matters in the south-Appointment of five Commissioners-Military

government of Canton - Lord Elgin's despatch to the General-Departure

for Japan,

431-450

APPENDIX.

I. TREATY OF TIENTSIN,

451

II. CORRESPONDENCE RELATIVE TO A RESIDENT MINISTER AT PEKIN,

III. THERMOMETRICAL REGISTER KEPT BY DR SAUNDERS, R.N., FROM

APRIL 1, 1858, TO MARCH 31, 1859,

469

485

TEMPLE OF SUPREME FELICITY (RESIDENCE OF THE ALLIED MISSIONS

AT TIENTSIN),

236

CAPTURE OF THE PEIHO FORTS,

299

RECEPTION-TENT OF THE IMPERIAL COMMISSIONERS, TAKOO,

301

ENGRAVINGS ON WOOD.

SCENE ON THE TUBRAO RIVER (MALAY PENINSULA),

NATIVE HOUSE AT JOHORE (MALAY PENINSULA),

MALAY SAMPAN,

MACAO FORT (CANTON RIVER),

30

34

40

48

THE “TEMPLE OF THE SEA-GOD" (RESIDENCE OF TAN AT TAKOO),
A BEDROOM AT TIENTSIN,

309

329

SEDAN CHAIR,

339

KWEILIANG, FIRST IMPERIAL COMMISSIONER (From a Photograph),
HWASHANA, SECOND IMPERIAL COMMISSIONER (From a Photograph),

345

347

MAPS.

THE PEIHO RIVER,

MAP OF CHINA,

313.

492