31 JANUARY 1874, Page 2

The Dutch report the capture of the Kraton of Acheen

almost without loss. It has, we presume, been betrayed to them, but that makes little difference. An Oriental State usually falls with its capital, and the Dutch will either convert Acheen into a pro- vince, or, which is more probable, accustom the Sultan to regard himself as their vassal. In either case they have commenced the conquest of a second and much larger Java, and in neither case are we able to see how the British position in Asia is imperilled.