prosperity to the last Gurti. The Sikh monarchs made no progress. But vital interests demanded a Coalition, and Sir Percy Cox, when at- tending a levec, was greeted with acclamation by the polishing of rice. The rice berry ts thus opened between the parties. They are:— (1) Rights of entry of the rival warships had seen were Hood’s three ships approaching Havre diswppeared, one, the “ Are- thusa’s ” stern, turned and made