are in constant use loading the ships, and so great is
the demand that the little floating elevators are getting a large share
of the business.

Ships are being loaded for France, the Argentine Republic, South Africa,
Portugal, and many other foreign countries.

Three million bushels of wheat were sent out of the country during the
past week.

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You will be interested to hear of the capture of Drunami, the king of
Benin, who has been wandering in the African forests since the
destruction of Benin City, by the expedition sent out from England last
February to punish him for the murder of the English travellers. (See
page 344.)

Drunami finally returned to Benin, and surrendered to the British
authorities.

The soldiers who were guarding the city one day caught sight of a large
body of natives approaching the walls.

Ahead of the main body ran a messenger carrying a white flag, to show
that their mission was one of peace. He was closely followed by Drunami,
ten of his principal chiefs, and eight hundred unarmed warriors.

The English soldiers were called out, and the King was allowed to enter
the city.

He stated that he had come to make submission to the British Queen or
her representative, and begged that in consideration for his rank he
might be allowed to make his submission in private.

When this message was brought to the Resident, as the English governor
is called, he refused to grant the request.

He said that Drunami's rebellion against the Queen had been public, and
therefore his submission must be public also.

The King of Benin thereupon held a council with his chiefs, who after
much arguing decided that it was best to obey the wishes of the
Resident, and make public submission.

Word of his intention was accordingly sent to the Resident, who
thereupon repaired to the Council House, and, taking his position on its
steps, waited the arrival of the penitent King.

Drunami, as he advanced to meet him, presented a very strange
appearance. From head to foot his black skin was covered with coral
ornaments. On his arms and ankles were numberless bangles, those on his
arms being so many and so heavy that he could not raise his arms, but
had to have them supported by his followers.

He had by this time added a band of music to his train, and to the
mournful music which they made on their reed instruments the King and
his chiefs marched in front of the Council