NOT MASTER OF HIMSELF THOUGH CHINA FALL.

["The Emperor (of China) is still cursed with the violent temper of his adolescence, and "breaks things."—"Times" Correspondent at Pekin.

Oh! is this announcement plain truth? Or is it mere genial mockery? And what does this choleric youth Of China thus break—is it crockery? It does seem unfitting, you know— At least as we Westerners see things— That the lord of Souchong and Pekoe Should be guilty of smashing up tea-things! Of course, if he had an idea Of breaking the Japanese bondage, Or breaking their hold on Korea,— Well, youth is a fiery and fond age, And old age might find an excuse For breaking the peace; but kind wishes Can hardly invent an excuse For breaking the plates and the dishes. He is youthful, like little Ah Sid, It would be very mean to malign a Mere boy; yet a true Chinese kid Should not start with the smashing of China!