Notices to Consignees.

NOTICE,

TO CONSIGNEES OF OPTIONAL CARGO, EX 0. 8, 8. 0011⁄2 8, 8. MENELAUS, FROM LIVERPOOL

HIPPING Orders must be obtained from

S the Undomigned not one 7th Inst., for shipment per 8. S. Stentor. BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents

Hongkong, February 1, 1876,

8. 8. ARGYLL

FROM CALOUTTA, PENANG AND

SINGAPORE,

167

ONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above

Steamer are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed at their risk by the Undersigned and stored at their *Godowns, whence and from the Wharf and

or Boats delivery may be obtained.

No Fire Insurance has been effected. Cargo remaining undelivered after the 11th Instant will be subject to rent.

Bill of Lading will be countersigned by

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.

fell Hongkong, February 4, 1876. BRITISH STEAMSHIP "CROCUS,” Joy, Master, FROM LONDON VIA

SINGAPORE.

CONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above

Steamer are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and stored at their risk in the Godowns of the Under- signed, from whence delivery may be ob tained.

Consignees wishing to take their Goods from the boats alongside the Wharf, are at liberty

do to.

Goods remaining in store after the 11th February will be subject to rent.

Optional Cargo will be forwarded enless notice to the contrary is given until 13;

'clock on the 1st February.

Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

WM, PUSTAU & 00...

Agents. Honkgong, January 31, 1878.

BRITISH BARK MARINA, FROM LONDON,

#11

JONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above named Vessel are requested to send in their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for countersignature, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods,

i..

Cargo impeding the discharge of the sael, will be landed and stored at Con signess' risk and expenso,

ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co., Agents. Hongkong, February 4, 1878. FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG AND NINGAPORE,

M3 8. 8. Hindostan, Captain T. 8.

GARDNER, having arrived from the shove Porta, Consignees of Cargo by her sta requested to send in their Billa of Lading to the Undersigned for counter. signature and to take immediate delivery of their Goods,

Cargo impeding her discharge will be at once funded and stored at their risk and *xpense.

$ DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, February 1, 1876. CON

YONSIGNEKS of Cargo per German Barque IRIS, WENDT, Master, from Hamburg, are requested to take immediate delivery of their Goods from alongside.

Cargo impeding the discharge will be. landed and stored at Consignees' risk and expense.

Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

WM POSTAU & O

Agente, Hongkong, January 3, 1876.

BRITISH BARK COLDSTREAM, FROM LONDON.

YONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above named Vessel are hereby requested to send in their Bills of Lading to the Under aigned for countersignature, and to take Immediate delivery of their Goods.

Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vessel will be landed and stored at Con- signees' risk and expone

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co,

Agents, Hongkong, January 13, 1876,

BRITISH SHIP GRYFE, FROM LONDON,

CONSIGN

JONSIGNEES of Gargo by the above, nained Vessel are hereby requested to sand in their Bills of Lading to the Under signed for ocuiltersignature, and to take immediate delivery of their Goode...

Cargo impeding the discharge of the versel, will be landed and stored at Con 'Tiguana' rials and expense,

VOGEL HAUEDORN & Co.,

Agents Hongkong, December 30, 1875.

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

NOTIUNTO.CONSIGNEES.

YONSIGNEES of the following Cargo are requested to send in their Hills of Lading to the Undersigned for counter

To-day's Advertisements.

THEATRE ROYAL, CITY HALL,

HONGKONG,

POSITIVELY THE LAST TIME IN

HONGKONG +y

от

DAVE CARSON'S MINSTRELS.

This Evening,

FEBRUARY 6th 1876,

DA'VE OARSON Will appear in a Local Vocal Sketch, entitled "THE HONGK NG POLICE COURT,"

In which he will Impersonate AN INIBUMAN, A SCOTCHMAN, A FRENCH MAN, A CHINAman, an UnprOTICTED FEMALE, A MILD Hisdoo, and HENNESSEY, FISHAW, CUTLER, PALMER

& Co.

ОР ТИЕ

POSITIVELY THE LAST TIME WONDERFUL BOX AND CABINET ILLUSIONS,

The Secret of which will be exposed and explained to the Audience at the TERMINATION OF THE ENTERTAINMENT. THE BEST BILL OF THE SERIES PROGRAMME KHO DEKHO. PART FIBET. Mrs. O'RSON will preside at the Planoforte. Introductory Overture { DATE CARBON'S

(Original)..

Minstrels. Opening Chorus (per- DAVE CARSON'S

Minstrals. atic)..........

J

Ob, would I were a Fly. Daye Üäbbon. Pretty Little Dark Eyes...Mr J. O. TALBOT The Country Captain...DAYE CARBON. The Sweep's Refrain (with) Mr J.O. TALBOT

Tyrolean and Automa-

& Co. ton 1mitations).......... LEAF BY LEAF, THE ROSES FALL. Part First will concltide with THE OALOUTTA PALKEE

WALLABS,"

DAVE GARKON.

INTERVAL OF Ten Minutes,

PART SECOND.

American Ballad.....The Mrs D. CARSON.

Birds will come again › "THE HONGKONG POLICE COURT,” DAVE DARSON.

A Grand Burlesque Operatia Scena, A LA CONSERVATOIRE DU KOWLOON,"

Mr J. G. TALBOT. Valse du Souvenir..........Mrs D. CARBON Part. Second will corolude with the Original Sketob, entitled "THE BLUE TAIL FLY," By-Daya CasSON,

AN INTERVAL OF FIVE MINUTES.

THE CHINA MAIL.

POST OFFICE NOTIFICATIONS: MAILU WILL OLONE J.

For SINGAPORE and PENANG, -----

Per NORDEN, at 2.30 p.m. on Monday,

the 7th Inst.

For MANILA

| For COOKTOWN.—AN

} MEMOB. FOR TO-MORROW.

RELIGIOUS SERVICES

it is her business to make her behave herself or abe must deny all responsi

[No. 8034-FEBRUÁRY 5, 1876.

THE SPIRIT OF THE MORNING PRESS

Im

ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL-The Right bility and possibly have to witness the Tes Press observes that as might have been Reverend Bishop Bardon The Rov. R. unpleasant alternative of the aners- Hayward Kidd, Colonial Chaplain. On the tion of the peninen by any power expected, the Congkong Chamber of Com First and Third Sundays in sach Afonth!-- strong enough to take it. That she were finds ue cause for going luto trans- Per GUNGA, at 8.30 p.m.. on Monday,At 11 m., Morning Prayer, Sermon and will try to effect a modification of this ports over the announcement of the opening

the 7th Instant...

Celebration of the Holy Communion. On latter condition by promising to remain to trade of the port of Kiung-chow. Still, the Second and Fourth Sundays in each neutral if Japan confines herself to as the Chamber of Commerce Raport puta Month (and Fifth, Vany)-Morning obtaining a satisfactory indemnity for it, it is satisfactory if it implies the com- Prayer, Litany and Bermon. On all Sundays: Atm., Evening Prayer and past insults, is, we take it, almost talu menetment of a more vigorous polity. Be Sermon. On Wednesdays; at 8 pm, One disturbing element to this arrango- Per Indian Mail Packets HINDOSTAN || Evening Prayer (shortened form), and ex- and ARGYLL, at 2.30 p.m. on position of Scripture. On all Holy Days: Saturday, the 12th Inst.

At 8 a.m., celebration of the Holy Com munion,

Military - Service. --Rev. W. H. Baynes

For CITY OF EXETER, at 1.30 p.m. on Naturday, the 12th Instant For SINGAPORE, PENANG & GAL

CUTTA...

MAILS BY THE Fannoñi Pàoxxṛ—

ment may however crop up. Russia cent events have, there is good reason, to might interpose to prevent Japan from believe, convinced Lord Darby that the pursuing her intentions, net from any adoption of a firm policy towards the Pe- friendliness to Chics but with a view to king Government in the only way of main-

The French Contract Packet ANADER, M.-At 8-X.y Morning Prayer and another of those "reatifications of the taining satisfactory relations with Chins, will be despatched on THURSDAY, Litany alternately, Sermon and Celebration frontier" which have so frequent and, as regards the blockade, from the offt.

the 10th February, with Mails to and through the United Kingdom via Marseilles; to Europe, Baigon, Sin- gapore, Galle, Madras, Caloutta, Bombay, Adon, Suez, and Alex andria, The following will be the hours of clesing

the Malls, dom

Wednesday, 9th Feb.-

Post Box,

5 P.M., Money Order Office closes.

Office closes except the NIGHT which remains open all night. Thursday, 10th Feb.-

74 Post Office opens for sale

Stamps, Registry of Letters, and

of

Posting of all correspondezes, 10A.M., Registry of Letters sonaDS. 11.M., Post Office closes except for Late

to

Letters.

11.10 Letters (but Letters only) ...aditressed to the United Kingdom or to Singapore may be posted on payment of a Late Fee of 13 cents extra postage, until 11.30 M. when the Post Office CLOSER

entirely,

ALFRED LISTER,“

Postmaster General

110

General Port Ofies,. Hongkong, January 27, 1876:

MAILS BY THE UNITED STATES PACKET. The United States Bail Packet CITY OF PERING will be despatched on TUES- DAY, the 18th Insti, at 8 r.m. with the Mells

For Yokohama, Ban Francisco, the United States and the United Kingdom. The Post Office will be open for the recep tion of Ordinary Letters, Books, News- papers, dro., until 2.30 p.m. Letters can be posted on board the Packet from 2.80 p.m. to 2,60 p.m. on payment of a Late Fee of 12 cents in addition to the Postage.

The prepayment of the Postage to all the

abore places by this route is compul- sory. Correspondence insufficiently prepaid will be forwarded by the Eng-

ial Packets.

Correspondence addressed to. Yokohama,

and the United States must be super-

scribed per City of Peking, and that addressed to the United Kingdom must. be superscribed "vid San Francisco."

ALFRED LISTER,

Postmaster Generat

General Post Office, Hongkong, Feb. 4, 1878.

نند

MAILS BY THE ENGLISH PACKET.

f16

The Evening's Entertainment will terminate The English Contract Packet GWALIOR,

with a Comic Sketch, entitled TAE TROUKLESOME SERVANT. Mr Frizzle.............................Mr J. C, TALBOT. Bailif..................Mr MADISON OREET. Ephraim the Trouble-

DAVE CARSON. Home Servant..........

INTRODUCING THE WONDERFUL BOX AND CABINET ILLUSIONS, The Secret of which WILL BE EXPOSED AND EXPLAINED.

PRICES OF ADMISSION ! Dress Circle.............................................$ 3.00. Orchestra Stalls.

1.00.

Children under twelve years of age half price to Dress Circle only,

Children in Arms.................................

25.00,

Tiokots may be had, and Beats secured at Messrs LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.'s; and at

the Doors of the Theatre on the Evening at

-Performance.----

Doors open at 8 o'clock; Trouble begins at 0) Agony Over, at 11, 16.

Dave Carson's United Ministrel and Bur- lesque Album, containing the Bengalee Baboo and 24 other Popular Songs” and Choruses, with Pianoforte Accompaniments, can be obtained at the Doors and of Messrs LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.-Price 81. Hongkong. February 4, 1876. SHIPPING.

ARRIVALS.

will be despatched with the Mails for Europe, zo., on THURSDAY, the 17th Instant.

The following will be the hours of elcaing

the Malia, do 1-

Wednesday, 18th Inst. 5.M., Money Order Office clos

6 F.M., Post Office closes except the No

Box, which remains open nil night.

Thursday, 17th-Inst.

for sale

7

M., Post Office opens of Stamps, Registry of Latters, and Peeting of all correspondence, 10A.M., Post Office closes except for Late Letters Registry of Lettern ceases 10.15 M., Letters may be posted on payment of a LATE Fax of 18 cents. to

extra Postage until, 11.M., when the Port Office CLOSES

entirely. 11.30 AM, Letters (but Letters only)

|

of Holy Communion every Sunday,

UNION CHURCH.-Minister, Rev. James Lamont. Morning Service, at 11 A. Afternoon, 8 M.

ST. PETER'S SHAMEN'S CHUBOR-Rev. W.H. Baynes, M.A. Service at 5 F.. every Sunday. All seats free. Morning Prayer and Communion on the First Sunday is each month at 11 a..

-ST. STEPHEN'S MISSION CHURON-Rev. A. B. Hutchinson, and Bev. Lo Sam Yuen. (All Services in Chinese.) Mern ing Prayer:Litany, Ante-Communion, and Sermon, at 11 4.M. Bible Class, at 3 .. Prasching, st 6.30 2.M. Holy Com manion, Ist Sunday in Chinese month.

BERLIN FOUNDLING Horss-Service in the German language, by Pastor E. Klitske, every Sunday, at half-past ten M., in the Chapel of the Berlin Foundling House, West Point.

ROMAN CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL-Welling ton Street. Very Reverend G. Burghig moli, in the morning, at 6 o'clock, 1st Base; at 7, 2nd Maasi at 8, High Man, with Sermon in Portuguese; at 10, Mii tary Service, "Mass and Sermon in English. In the afternoon, at 6, Catechism in Porta guose, English and Chinese) at 4.80, Sermon in Portuguese ; at 5, Benedletion.

ST. FRANCIS XAVISH'S CHAPEL, Spring Gardens, in the morning, at 7, Mass with Sermon in Chinese. In the evening, at 5, Benediction,

ROMAN CATHOLIC REFORMATORY, West Point.Rot, B. Vigano. In the morning, a# 7.80, Mään.

Bhipping.

Daylight Dolar leaves for Swatow,

Amoy, and Fooohow.

4 p.m.-Djemnak loaves for Shangbal

MEMOS. FOR MONDAY, Shipping.

t

marked her intercourge with her Asistio-

neighbours. It may at all events becial communications made public at the confidently assumed that she will endea has meeting of the Legislative Council, it Your to prevent Japan from undertaking is tolerably certain that some decisive nation a war of conquest, and at best therefore will be taken in respect to the matter,-- that power will in all probability be unable to do more than teach Cores the The Press also expresses its opinion that folly of her proceedings. No friend of the course taken by the Telegraph Compa- Japan, however, will deplore this result, nies in raising their tariff at the commence- while the civilized world generally will ment of the present year was most impoll- be glad to see the lesson administered. tie. At the present time, when most peo- Should war be actively proceeded with, ple are trying to reduce their expenditure, we may presume that one or more of and economy is the order of the day, it is our own vessels of war will be sent up axtainly vexations to have the telegraph to watch the course of affairs. The next news from the extremis North may be of great interest,

rates raised. It draws attention to the sig nificant language held by the London Ama and notes that it is already announced that

• prospectus has been issued of s new com.

really start, it will undoubtedly be a form!« dable competitor, and the Eastern Exten- on Company would be compelled to re docs ita rates, or lose much of its traffic,

Tax report of the Chamber of Commerce deals in a brief but very sensible way with the "burning question of the day pay, to be called the "Chios Metebante for Hongkong. It could not wall have Telegraph Association," for the purpose of said less, but it was quite unnecessary connecting India by telegraph vid Momainn, to say more, The de patch to Earl Alexandria, Aden, and Bombay, the rate Carnarvon, circulated at the meeting, to be Bs, par word. Should this company and not yet published on encount of the numerous alterations made in the text, embodies moreover all that remains to be put forward on the subject. We are glad to note that Mr Keswick suggested the putting in more fordible language than was contained in the original draft the absolute necessity of the blockade being discontinued. As he very truly observed, Sir Arthur Kennedy's propo sitions, satisfactory se might be their the meeting of the Chamber of Commeres. results, if carried out, towards ameliora- The Chung Ngot San Po says intelligence ting the condition of affairs, still left has been reo-ived from London, stating that untouched the main question that China Mr Ng Aohoy has passed an examination had no right ander any conceivable code very successfully at Lincoln's Inn; there of international law to blockade the port.

THE HONGKONG NATIVE PRESS. Tan Chinese Mail gives a lengthy report of

8 p.m.-Norden leaves for Singapore and There is no such thing as an internationale 62 candidates who passed on this oc-

Penang,

right to hamper the trade of a friendly canton, and Mr Aahoy took second place.

The Universal Circulating Herald has an nation in the way practised by China. 4p.m.--Gunga leaves for Manila (direct.) The San Juan dificulty and the trouble article on the newly-discovered ses route to Consolation leaves for Singapore.

cast upon H. E the Governor when in Siberia. It says Japan is bent on making Shipping Orders regarding Optional Car Vancouver's Island, by a somewhat simi- preparations for war

go ex Menelaus for shipment parlar claim raised by the United States, Stentor must be obtained from the Agents not later than this data.

Anotions.

2 p.m.-Sale of Household Furniture, at the Furniture Depot of Meaara Ah King & Co., No. 3, Zetland St.

̈ ̈ ̈ ̈Amusements.

9 p.m.-Opera Comique of City Hall. ́ ́.

·Miscellaneous.

Register of Shares of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, algsed from this date to 17th current in alusive,

TO ADVERTISERS.

It is requested that all advertisements be sent, when practicable, by 4 p.m., to allow of the early some of the paper.

have been several times cited in support

LOUAL AND GENERAL.

of the view that China is acting within her powers. But a very little examinas tion of the facts shows that this similari- ty is only partial. Were every Junk We understand that H. M. B. Egeria waK leaving Hongkong bound only for porta to leave Singapore for Hongkong on the within the Hoppo's jurisdiction, it would 27th January.

|be much stronger. But one of the strongs

est points made against the illegal action We learn from the agents that the stasiter of the crnizers is that they levy dues upon Lord of the Isles was so leave Singapore at junks proceeding between two points, such as Taiwan and Hongkong, with 4 p.m. to-day. which the Hoppe does not even pretend to have any concern.

We hear that a rifle match was contented

But for our own part we prefer to rely this afternoon at the Kowloong Range upon a totally different sort of argument. between the 80th and 28th. Regumentu. We dispute that China has international rights similar to those preserved by Mn Dave Camon gives his last entertain- ourselves or other Western nations. If

she has, the exterritoriality clauses in ment this evening, when he will expose the various treaties are so grossly unjust the cabinet and box trick. We trust that The publication of this issue commenced as to be a valid reason for her declaring the house will be well filled, and that the war upon those who seek to enforce irrepressible Dave' will leave Hongkong at 6.65 p.

them. And this vital argument has, we with a hearty farewell,

addressed to the United Kingdom Via THE CHINA MAIL.

Brindisi or to Singapore may be posted on board the Packet on payment of a Late Fee of 48 cents extra pastaga. 11.80 M., Posting on Board Desses.

ÄLFRED LISTER:

General Post Office, Hongkong, Feb, 4, 1876

¥17

HONGKONG, SATURDAY, FEB. 5, 1876,

think, been too much overlooked by

those who have written and talked on

the subject. It is not, we contend, a We learn that Mr Robert Hart, Inspector question as to whether China has the General of Maritime Customs, la expected right of establishing a Customs blockade to visit Hongkong shortly after the breakingTM according to our own conception of up of the ice at the North. The Chamber international privileges, but whether abe Postmaster General. Tua latest news from Japan unmistak is entitled as yet to exercise any pri Cammerge will doubtless avail of this ably points to war with Corea, The vileges which are harassing to ourselves opportunity to bring various matters to his latter country has in fact taken the of We have of course only ourselves to notice. fensive, having fired on the vessels con- thank for the pretensions she puts for voying the Japanese Envoy and attacked ward. Our ministers have carefully AMoxost recent items of naval "gup" wa the Japanese Colony of Fushan. It is explained to the Chinese what, under note that Lieut. Castle has been appoint Priam leaves for London on or about not likely that, under such circumstances, our own code, she can claim, and have ad acting Commander of the Audacious.

this date. WEDNESDAY, Feb. 9:-

General Memoranda.

f6 TURSDAY, Feb. 8-

Fos. 8, Najah, British steamer, 858, Hauson, Swatow Feb. 4, General.—Hor Hiso.

Feb. 5, Rigs, British steater, 91, John M. Clarke, Singapore Jan. 28, General,~ CHINESE

Feb 6, MacGregor, Brit, steamer, 1418, H. Grainger, Sydney (N.S.W.) Jan. 14, Beshe de mer and Fungus.-JARDIN, MA TRESOR & Co.

DEPARTURES..

Feb. 8, Norna, for Bratowi

B. Hochung, for Amoy and Shanghai. B, Danube, for Bangligh,

5, Feian, for Macao.

CLEARED.

J. H. Jessen, for Tientali. Yungeing, for Bwatow.

ignature, and take immediate delivery. M, Young, for Saigon.

This Cargo has been landed and stored at

their riak and expense.

No Fire Insurance has been effected;

GDE CHAMPEAUX, Acting Agent.

** Ex Danual, July 2, 1874.

FD 1/80

86 cases Beer.

B fractaddy, November 12, 1876, AB No. 8.

1 dane Merchandise. Ex Anadyr, January 16_1870, 100 bales Cotton, Hongkong, February 1, 1876.

HM

To-day's Advertisements.

FOR LONDON,

Flowglas, for Swatow, du Wath for Haiphong..

PASSENGERS, AskIVED,Pet Riga, 20 Chinets, Per Rajah, 114 Chinese Per MacGregor, 3 Chines8,

SHIPPING REPORTS.

The British steamer Rajah reports: strong monsoon and ine weather.

The British steamer Rigà reportaj: užpë- atlanted moderate winds and line wasther

The A 1 British Ship

“SARAH NICHOLSON" 993 Tona Register, Captain BELKIRK, will load here for the sbore Port, and will have quick despatob,

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN À 0... Hongkong. Fruary 5, 1876.

throughout.

POST OFFICE NOTIFICATIONS,

MAIUS Wilt ofdes-

For HAIPHONG,

Fer WASHI, at 9 am

the 8th fistin

For SĦANGEA);-

Eo-morrow,

Fet DJEMNAH, at 0am, on Sunday,

***** the 8th Inst

For SWATOW AMUT & TUDUHOW –

Per TUNGUHING, at § £m ut laor

doy, the 8th Inatatit,

7 p.m.-Sale of Building Materials on Military Cantonment, at Stanley Bar- Tavasnat, Fab. 10 —

racke

Noon, French Mail leaves for Ports of

Call and Europe.

Starter leaves for Shanghai on or about

this date:

Dividend of $2.50 per share of the lung

koog Hotel Co Limited, payable at the H. K. &8, Banking Corporation. FRIDAY Feb. 11 is

Neon, General Weekly Sale by Mosers

Laua, Crawford & 00;

Goods per Crotus undelivered after this

"date subject to rent. Goods per argyll undelivered after this

date subject to rant.

SATURDAY, Feb. 12:

9 p.m.-Hindorten leaves for Singapore,

Peneng and Calcutta.

8 pimurgyll leates for Singapore,

Pabang and Oxloutta.

TURDAY, Feb, 1514

p.m.-American Mall lestes for Yuko hama and San Franciado, TRUEADAT, Fab. 171

Noou-Bugliah Mall leaves for Ports

of Call and Europa.

2 p Meeting of Bhareholders of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Cor poration at City Hall, G

8p.m. Betentif Ord, Wary Antrual Meet. ing of shareholders of The Hongkong Fire Insurance Company, Liuilted. Faidat, Fou. 18–

Mebling of shareholders of he China Fire Insurance Co., Limited, Mondat, Feb. 98:-

Claims against the state of George Batts. Falconer, deceased, must be acht it on For before this dete

peace will be preserved. The unwliling then reported that China has put forth The navigating Lieut. of B. M. 8. Fly, news of the more far-sighted Japansas to certath demands which common justice

go to war with any power until their bids ua accede to. But justice of this and the Surgeon of H. M. 8. Thistle, havo Army and Navy is in a more perfect sort to a semi-barbarous nation becomes been tried by Court-martial and diamined state and the finances of the country can injustice to our own people. As a mat their ships with the loss of twelve months batter bear the strain, will be overcometer of absolute literal fact, foreign trade time. The vessels in port at Singapore on by the reflection that the Coreans have with China is established on this basis. the 13th ulto, were: H. M. ships Audcolors, forced war upon them, The bellicose We have forced it on China against

party, on the other hand, will rejoice at her will and she is able to lavy juss Modesto, Vigilant, Fly, Thistle, and Lily, the turn affairs have taken, and eagerly what we see it to allow her to levy,

urge the Government to vigorous action. and no more, Everybody who has been We observe some alterations are being made The Coreane have, in all probability, six months in Chins knows that by s in the internal arrangements of the Supreme made a fatal mistake. While the cam-stroke of the pen Earl Carnarvon could Court. The Judge's Benau is to be placed paign is not likely to be bloodless, the at ones atop the blockade. He has only where the Jury box now is, while the latter certainty of Japanese success eventually to instruct Bir Thomas Wade to say it is assured, and no very long time will must cease at once, and it would be dia is to take the bid position of the Bouch elapse before the banner of the Rising continued. Bridna merchants out here The prisoner's dook remains where it la bus Sun is seen floating on the Walls of the acutipy exactly the position of members we do not an yet know where the reporteres Corean capitali

of a soulety bound by the sense of the desk is to be placed. It is to be hoped it The way in which Chine will regard majority (that is, the Government) bat will be removed closer to the Bench and the Japanese invaelon must of course be working under rules which that majority Hat, as the present alterations will place matter for conjecture only at present have themselves framed and dan at any the position of the desk too far to hear But judging from a tolerable knowledge moment after If we chose we could at

of her past pulley towards her somewhat

onte proclain every open port in China anything. Perhaps is might be put

with

truculent vasal, we are fuclined to sup free, and the Chiness could not help advantage on the same ling, with the Jury pose that she will readily agree to themselves. They are quite aware of all po polity of non-interference upon condition this, and have more than ones out short that no permanent ccupation of the discussion by saying "If you declare so country be contemplated. The Chinese and so must be done, we must de 16. 4 BCA assident happened this morning, has have so possible desire or perhaps more The childish polley we are pursuing in fortunately it was not attended with any accurately they feel it would be highly this respect is source of perennial fatal consequencer & boat from the Oos- unwise to go to war with Japan just as wonder to the natte hetive who cannot mopolitan Doek same over to buy provi. present and it is even doubtful whether conceive why we should submit to and cons, and sa the wai istiing back, the cap, even an alliance with Corea would tempt arghe abbut regulations which a simple

them to an opposite bourse. On the mon pussume would effectually quseb, sed faut se she was brouing the bows of other hand, they recognise in the penins Mr Kenwick'e additions to the despatch the Folie Chop. They were three men sular principality a very dangerous courde tend; we are glad to my, in the direction in her, and they were consequently pitobed of trouble Corea has managed to quarrel of our arguments. We should have been into the water. The accident was observed with all who have visited her shores better pleased had the latter found ex- on board the Chup and boat ere lowered and China, when appealed to, tan do pression in full. We all never be at

Only one of two things either of which patient pease with China until a dearer to their assistance, arrifing just in time to are equally distasteful abo nas bithet conception of our respective positions to be of servis, the men being on the poluț acknowledge that, Cates being Bør vissa), | openly admitted en beib oldun

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