No. 5102-NOVEMBER 13, 1879.] These artists, we may mention in conelis alon, announce to-night as their last night,
prejudice of the trado of the port and navigation. Let us bring forward what the superior dearea of the 28th July of the present year provides about the course to be adopted with regard to vessels arriving. from the ports of Haiphong, Pau-hol and Boihow. In the said superior disposition it is laid down that, once those Chine ports are declared infected, "the necessary pre- cautions should be adopted to ascertain
THE CHINA MAIL.
MARU."
Messra Honda and Tripp, agents of the Mitau Bishi Company at this port, enter tatned a large party of gentlemen at tiffin this afternoon, on board the Company's
TIFFIN ON BOARD THE M. B. §. 8. Hongkong all success, coupled with the name of Mr Ryrie (appplause). He hoped CO,'8 STEAMER "NIIGATA
that they would be so prosperons that they would be able to ship cargoes to their own advantage, and so as to pay freights to THE Peking correspondent of the Shanghai
Hon. P. Ryrie, in reply, thanked them Courier writes under date of November 4th:-"The German Legation has lost a
the advantage of the Company.
promising young attaché in M. Grees, who
for drinking to the toast, and remarked that died on Saturday from typhoid fever, and
they were all glad to see the establishment of the Mitsu Bishi Company here. Speaking was buried yesterday morning. An impo. sing funeral procession, with Herr von whether the vessels arrive from Hongkong steamer the Niigata Maru, on the occasion of the general advantages of steam com- Brandt chief mourner, and representa or Shanghai hiave passengers or merchandize of the inauguration of the new steam line munication, he said that a new line created tives of the different Legations, left the from any of the three ports above named, between this port and Yokohama via Kobe, a trade for itself, and it had been proved to be so over and over again. He was sure German Legation shortly after 9 a.m. The not they may be immediately admitted fover, from which the deceased gentleman to free pratique; and if in the affirmative, The list of those invited included over one that the abandonment of the line by the fell a victim, is happily of rare occurrence they will be subject to a quarantine of hundred names, from amongst the leading P. & O. Co. as a part of the contract, was a mistake; and that there would, in in these parts; but unless attention is paid fifteen days, if they bring no sick on board, official and mercantile residents of them, he room enough for all lines. He to the nuisanco of open drains and cess and in case there is any, or if during the pools in the public street outside the prin- term of quarantine any sickness should Colony; but as there were many engage cipal Legations, this virulent fever is likely break out, the quarantine will be extended ments to-day, some sixty or more guests to become more rife The Netherlands to twenty days, to count from the day the availed themselves of the Company's hos
Well, we-are- and Italain Ministers return south for the last one was so attacked." winter, and the French representativo has told that in some of the provincial ports, pitality. Amongst those present were
H. E. the Governor, Hon. M. S.-Ton- returned here from his shooting excursion vessels from Hongkong in ballast, and in Mongolia. Premonitory signs of an without any passengers at all, are also oarly winter appeared in the shape of a fell subject to quarantine. It is very desirable nochy, Hon. P. Ryrie, Surgeon General of snow yesterday morning. Chung How that the law should be strictly observed; Mackinnon, Colonels Geddes, Hall, Sher- has left Europe on his return to China, when vessels bring passengers and cargo viaton, and Stuart, Mr C. V. Creagh, and it will be as much as he can do to reach from the infected ports, the law should be
inflexible, and, on the other hand, when 4.D.C.. Captain Douglas, R.K., Dr Ayres, this before the river closes."
they bring nothing, even from the port of Dr Eitel, Hon. C. B. Plunket, Captain departure, quarantine should not be in- Deane, Consul Mosby, Consul Ando, &o, pened, as it will in a great measure mar the interests and cause disappointments in &c. A steam-launch took the guests on the trade by ships' despatches being behind board the steamer, and H. E. the Governor
THE Ichang correspondent of the same paper announces the arrival by the Kiang- ping of another party of Hankowites to visit the wonders of the Upper Yangtze, among whom
were General Sheppard, United States Consul, and two lady friends.
He writes:-
time.
concluded by thanking Capt. Walker and the agents for the magnificent entertala- ment given them to-day, than which be had never, set down to a better in this harbour.
W, KESWICK.
The resond prisoner said he does not cook'e letter, which I read in Council, was know the first defendant. He went to in reply to a wanton statement and remains
It la unanswerable. dinner at the Tang Yik shop at 4 p.m., and unanswered. remained there for the rest of the evening. Loung Abing corroborated the last wit- neas as to how he spent the evening. His Worship dismissed the chee.
CORRESPONDENCE.
THE DEPORTATION DISCUSSION. To the Editor of the "CHINA MAIL." 13th November. Sia. The discussion on Thursday last in papers which the Governor laid on the the Legislative Council, on the deportation table on the 29th May, has caused an un- Baual amount of comment, and I think it as the unofficial member of Council who may tend to prevent misconceptions if I, reintroduced the subject, briefly state how
I view the question.
Japan. (Gazette:) The King Bioren publishes some som- ments of Itagaki's of the difficulty will China over the Loochoo islands, and credits the ex-aangi with saying that Japan is not equal to China in strength; and that if war is unavoidable it will be an absolute necessity for Japan to be the first on the on Japanese soil would be found extremely move and invade China, as a Chinese army inconvenient and difficult to deal with.
From the first appearance of cholera to 156,734 persons were attacked; 90,627 died the 15th October the returns show that and the remainder recovered.
to which he so much desired to return. He printed, but said that, in the meantime, monopolies which accord a direct benefit to.
Dr. Rold and Mr Marah returned on the distinguished in history as the owner of a saloon of the steamer was entirely filled. looked forward some day to retire to Japan, the Supreme Court, the Magistrates and the coast trade is recognized as most in-
The
one o'clock. The tiffin was a great success, uothing having been left undone by all concerned for the comfort and outer tainment of the guests. Although the fine there was no hitoh in the arrangements, and a most pleasant afternoon sa Band A portion of the 27th Inniskillings, were in attendance, and played a selection The steamer afterwards during tiffin.
ving at her moorings about 5.45 p.m. On leaving the vessel reciprocal cheera were given by the Captain and officors and the guests, the launch steamed away on her return trip to the Wharf.
where they separated; he and two of the galloping madly around, finally falling into sided) proposed the toast of "The Queen," Maru." He complimented the Captaithe Magistrates to be dealt with as a aut of the Government company, possess &
The
The
Vessel
The Lancet remarks that Lord William Beresford, in addition to his distinction as a gallant and chivalrous soldier, will be horse which was poisoned by ton." 23rd instant from their trip up river; they Veterinary Journal reports the "case," did not reach Chungking. They report the wreak of Dr. Mangowan's boat while and characterises it as "unparalleled in orossing one of the rapids, and the loss of the annals of veterinary or even human their boat. He has not come back with pounds of ton in a sack, Kafir groom filled steamed to d'Agullar Joint and back, arri-1 (Three cheers were given for the Company, recommended by the Magistrates for de-revision will now be conducted by his Es all his traps, &o. They took him on board toxicology." A staff cook had left some them, but went on la their boat to Chung-it with corn, and serving out the contents to a troop of horses, gave Lord William king, which place he expected to reach
Beresford's charger the bulk of the tea, which within five days from the 18:h instant.
was eaten greedily and produced the most Dr. Reid joined the General's party, and startling results. The animal plunged aud went with them up to the first rapids, kicked, and ran backwards, at intervals party wett on to Kwel-show Fu.
which was responded to by all donga, where it lay dashing its head on General and the rest of the party returned the rocks, and was despatched by an
B. E. the Governor proposed the next to lobang, and left for Hankow this morn-assegai thrust through the heart.
toast. M. the Mikado of Japan." He ing (Oct. 28th) por steamer Kiang-ping. I
said this was the first time the health of post mortem appearances indicated extreme hear they are highly pleased with the trip. cerebral congestion. The occurrence as
the Mikado had been proposed to Hong- an accident is probably unique, Tho kong. Next to their own Sovereign, the Tax Hongkong Catholic Register of 12th phenomena exhibited were, however, chiar
Mikado was the most constitutional mo-
Inst., says —
acteristic of the action of caffeine-namely, narch in the world. He would add that, His Lordship Mgr. Raimond! left this cerebral excitement, with partial loss of the believed him to be one of the most hos
The pitable sovereigns in the world. For three for Manila in the steamer Diamante on the sensibility, convulsions, and death. 8th inst., on nome business, and will return Gensory nerves are paralysed without any months he had given him (the Governor) before the feast of the Immaculate Concep- corresponding paralysis of the motor hospitality which certainly be had never tion, which is to be solemnized this year nerves, so that the muscular action, which received before, and he thought he could not bave received elsewhers. He coupled throughout the world with unusual pomp, proceeds from ideation and volition, re- this being the 25th year since the defini-mains unaffected. The reversal of limb with this toast that of the Mikado'a amia- movements, which produces running backble wife, whose poetical talent adorned the tion of the Dogms,
We hear that a telegram has been wards in quadrupede, is a common symptom ancient throne upon which they aat roosived by the Macao authorities to the of brain disturbance, frequently witnessed, effect that Governor Grapa lelf Aden for example, in the case of puppies with on the ist instant. Mrs Grags, who ac- unclosed crania. The case is one of great companies her husband, is not only a lady intorest, and may help to throw light on writer of renown in Fortugal, but also a the action of tes, which has not been pretty Amazon. When the 5th Regt. of suficiently studied, and must be still Infantry, of which her husband was com. classed as unexplained. mander, mutinted, aho mounted her horse and soon met the soldiers on the road, in opon revolt, and ready for any mischief, some of them even cocked their arms and
On the Brd instant his Imperial Majesty the Mikado attained the twenty-seventh year of his age. The day was kept as a general holiday in Tokio and Yokohamaa.
In political circles there is no movement It should be borne in mind that these of public-importance. It is reported-that- Mr Loureiro, Consul General for Por- of "The Managers and Directors of the December 1878, when the Governor pro- cordial note to the Tokio cabinet upon the tugal, then rose and proposed the health papers were moved for so long ago as 21st the Chinese government have posted that Company, and Success to the Company" mised to have them printed. Nothing was questions which have lately arisen between He said that he bad never made a public done however in the way of making them the two countries, and it is confidently speech before, and that, though he had to known until the 20th May last, when they asserted that all difficulties have been speak in a foreign language (No, no), still were laid on the Council table, His Excelency solved and a good understanding is the The report of the Tokio Chamber of as the first foreigner who had settled in entering into a long explanation of his result. Japan, and baving been a resident for action with regard to deportation and stat thirteen years in that country, he had great tog that every man had been deported Commerce upon treaty revision, has, we whose case was considered by the Executive hear from trustworthy Japaneso sources, pleasure in proposing the toast. He would say this, that in no country in the world Council to require deportation and whose given rise to considerable dissatisfaction was there sach hospitality i as was met with sentence was legal according to the opinion because it fails to convoy to the Imperial. arrived in the Government launch about in Japan. It was with great regret that he of the Attorney General. "His Excellency | Government a correct impression of the had left Japan, and there was no country again promised to have the documents burdens imposed upon trade by the existing correspondence between the Governor and Their illiberal estimate of the position of would with great pleasure return, and he members might see them. They embraced the principal members of the Chamber, and there spend the rest of his life. He wished all success to the Mitsu Bishi Com- the Police Department, and they have jurious, and if the Government resolve to not even now been priated, but I have carry out the Chamber's recommendation pany, and hoped that it would not only had an opportunity, of perusing them, in this respect it is felt that the extension continue to prosper in Hongkong, but in the future would spread all over the world. and was much struck with the manner in of trade beyond its present narrow limite is which criminal aftor criminal, although impossible. All the negotiations for treaty Mr Honda then said-Gentlemen, ma partation, and whose deportation was cellency Inouye Kaworu, whose commercial and one for Mr Tripp.)
including the Attorney General, was lot detect and disregard the interested motives cotoni-ni arigato (I am really obliged to approved of by the Executive Council, luowledge will enable him, it is hoped, to you). (Applaus),
Hon. P. Ryrie next proposed the health loure in the Colony, unco ditionally libe- that aotuated the members of the Tokio After tiffin, Captain Walker (who pre-of "The Captain and flicers of the Niigata rated, notwithstanding long records of Chamber of Commerce in their report. The crime, instead of being remitted back to entire merchant navy of Japan, inclusive and Officers on the appearance of the picious character. Throughout the papers carrying capacity of less than 70,000 tons, there is evidence of an extreme tenderness which the Chamber declares to be amply. Captain Walker replied, and said that, for criminals, declared by the Magistrates sufficient to carry on the coast service of on behalf of the officers of the ship and to be rogues and vagabonds and persous a country having the enormous seaboard. of himself, he thanked Mr Ryrie for the kind dangerous to the peace and good order of Japan, manner he had proposed, and for the hearty the Colony. Previously to the 20th June, manner in which the gentlemen present had 1878, the stereotyped phrase seems to have responded. He then spoke of the Niigata been "Let the prisoner be discharged, Maru (late Behar) and the renovation sho but, crime having greatly increased and had undergone, and claimed that, except probably because the great public de her commander, she was now a better shipmonstration against, the Governor's policy than over the Behar had boon (Laughter, of tordornosa for criminals, which took
THE SEASON IN SIARE, The raine of the season have seemingly applause, and cries of "No, no" as to the pince a few months later, was already cast- commander's exception). All that he asked ing before it the shadow of the great and
come to a close, Northerly breezes are for was a fair and impartial criticism, and salutary change it was destined to effect, acquiring away. The north-east monsoon he assured them that nothing would be left on that date the laws of the Colony for the will soon assert la supremacy and carry undone on the part of the captains, agents, protection of life and proparty, too long away to the great ocean-reservoir the super- The toast was drunk with enthusiasm.
and other officers of the Company to give disregarded, were set in motion, but, as abundant waters which now overflow the Mr Taro Audo, Consul here for Japan, satisfaction-which they had every facility is known, not in time to prevent the Wing hanke of the river with osch rising tide. responded in a few appropriato romarks. for doing, i. e. of carrying on a trade belok Street raid, with its attendant loss of The inundations have not been projudicial He said that, in the name of his Sovereign, tween Hongkong and Japan. That was and life and property. I considered that the to the paddy crops of this season. Reports as had the honour to thank His Excellency would be their ambition, He then spoke papers disclosed grave discrepancies between from nearly all rice growing districts are for having proposed the health of H. M. of the Company, and its chief (Mr Iwasaki the facts they revealed and the Governor's very favourable. Grain is abundant and if the Mikado, and the gentlemen present for Yataro), the ambition and object of whom for statement, which neither in the latter nor the demand abroad is not very pressing, in the spirit could be reconciled with the the people bere may expect to purchase having received the toast with such uuanl-over ten years had been to extend the com mous cordiality. To His Excellency's very mercial influence of Japan. The Company evidence, and my object in bringing the their paddy and their rice at comparatively kind and flattering address referring to the had been prominently before the world subject before the Council, where the state-moderate rates. Plantains, bananas, oran This match was started this morning Emperor, be really hardly knew how to since 1875, when the M. B. Co. commenced ment had been made, was to obtain ex-ges, pumpleunes and areca were about shooting her. Nothing daunted, shortly after 10 o'clock in a light Easterly respond, yet as a representative of the to run steamers to Shanghal. The Pacific planations and information to onable me to much cheaper this year that they have she gave the word "Halt!" which pro-air, which unfortunately died away as the nation to which the ship belonged he begged Mail showed fight, and had to give in correct the conclusion at which I had bou for years past. Fresh platu of ex- As an unofficial callent quality are abundant and cheap. to thank His Excellency and all those pre- (applause). All they now wanted was a fair arrived, if it was wrong.
He hoped member I have felt that I had a duty | Thus far the poor people of the country duced a marvellous effect. The soldiera, yachts ran down for the Westora mark, aud
Company their towards the public to perform that could may rejoice at the favourable prospects astonished at the extraordinary courage after rounding they were nearly, or quite,sent for the honour of their presence at the share, and not a monopoly.
Naomi was first round, but banquet given by the Agents of the Com- they would give the displayed by Mrs Graga, listened to her becalmed.
Wave passed her whilst at anchor at the pany, and he had great pleasure in meeting sympathy; and he could assure them that not be met by taking the easy and agree before them that there will be food in everything abundance-Siam Weekly Advertiser, Oot. long and impressive discourse, gave her three cheers, and quietly returned to Bar. Chung Bue mark, and picking up a light them on board this vessel, which, under he and his Company would endeavour, as able course of acquiescing racks. Mrs Graçs rode to the King, who streak of wind from S.E. reached away for one of the most trusted Captains of the M. far as any one could do, to give them
25.5. B. feet, had inaugurated the opening of entire satisfaction. (Applause.} graciously pardoned the mutineers, and the winning flag-boat, and soon drew out a dined afterwards with some friends as if commanding load, which she kept to the this new line of steamer communication, nothing remarkable bad occurred a few finish. Nalad and Ariel kept close to Although this had been only the third pas moments before.
gether, the smaller boat sticking to her sage since the enterprise had been inau- larger sister very closely. The first round urated, yet they had the satisfaction to find that in these three voyages the Oom- was completed:-
pany had shown such good returns and freights as to give a fair prospect of the futuro success of the new undertaking, and to furnish great encouragement to all con- cerned. The circumstances led him to believe that by means of this regular communica- tion the trade would assuredly be speedily augmented between this great commercial depot and a port in the neighbourhood of the commercial metropolis of Japan (Osaka). in this view, he had great confidence in growth of trade between the two countries, and for the prosperity and happiness of the Colony upon which the trade entirely depended. After agalu thanking those present for the good wishes which had been expressed, Mr Taro Ando proposed the health of the respective sovereigns and ralere of those present (applause),
The Temperance Hall will be removed on the 1st proximo to Fletcher's buildings, Queen's Road East, a locality admirably suited to the convenience of the soldiers
· and men-of-war's men, who frequent that institution,
THE Siamese Ambassador is Vanity Fair's 313th "Statesman," and is thus described -Siam is said to be progressing both in wealth and in civilization. Under the pre- eent young King, life and property "are.
OPENING MATOR OF THE HONGKONG YACHT CLUB.
,1b. 20mm. ..1h. 43m.
Wave,...... Naomi, .... Naiad,... ..2h. 17m. driel,
..2b. 17m, 30secs. Shortly after rounding the wind drew out from the S. W., and made it a best for the Cow-e-chow mark, but although Naomi shifted to a balloon gaff topsail, which did good service, Ware was not to be caught, and the little veteran gybed round the flag nates ahead. Naiad finding it a hopeless chase, hauled down her racing flag and gave up, but Ariel held on, and completed the course. Naomi did not gain mach on Wave in the run home, the times taken at the finish being
Police Intelligence. (Before C. V. Creagh, Esq.) Thursday, Nov. 13.
DISOBEDIENCE OF ORDERS.
Li Aman, 29, and L1 Achoy, 24, chair coolles, appeared on a summons charging them with refusing to obey the lawful and reasonable order of Mrs Louisa Sonit, their employer, residing at Wanchat.
Mrs Scott, stated that the defendants were in her employ as chair coolies. Their duties were to assist in the house and carry
nuts are
and leaving matters alone, but I have never allowed, in calling attention to ques- tions, the smallest degree of personal feel- ing to be shown. My motives have been Is a private letter recently received In public, not personal, but on Thursday last Calcutta from an Anglo-Indian, now in I was otherwise met and regretted it, while Australia, the writer expresses his ragret certainly the Governor did not address him that Indian traders have not realised what self to a plain explanation of the apparent a splendid field is open to them in the discrepancies to which I called attention, colonies. He says:There is a peculiarity but went into other matters only very abbut the merchants here, viz., they don't distantly, if at all, connected with theke to go out of a beaten track. They subject. Still it was, as I mentioned, eatia. have always (for instance) had tes from factory to me that I bad brought on the China, and continue to get it thence, discussion, and the statement made by liis alihough it is vile staff. I have not had a Excellency, regarding certain irregularities cup of good tea since I have been here. in warrants and illegalities in punishments, They know that India can supply better tea had the effect of removing, to a certain than the refuse from China, which comes extent, the impression that he had acted here, but they won't get it, because they yesterday and she wished to send in to property, in unconditionally liberating cutta were to send out a few thousand town about it, and as she was unable to go criminals of the worst class, against the ad-pounds, they would soon be convinced that herself her mother undertook to do so; on
vice of the Executive Council. I expressed it was appreciated here, and would prefer The wretched stuff that being told to take witness' mother the de- my belief that His Excellency's statement onaiguing at least a portion of their stock fendante distinctly, declined to carry the wuld have a similar effect on the public to Australia.
Prisonera had not been out that mind and correct the graver part of the oomes from Chiua sells here (wholesale) at Coffee is 38. Gd. per 15., and morning, nor had they any out dor work feeling against his administration, and 11. d. to 2s. 6d. per lb., after paying duty
fe't that the announcement with regard to at 9d. per lb the previous day.
Defendants said they were a little slow the strengthening of the Police force old if disposed of in lots of 1 and 2 maunda, proposed "The Army and Navy" which in getting the chair, but denied having not fail to have a tendency in this dires would realise more, as the grocers sell it was responded to, on behalf of the Army, refused.
tion. I earnestly, wished that it might be roasted and ground, which means "an ex- by Surgeon-General Macklunon.
His Worship imposed a fine of $3, in 0 for the strong condemnation of the potensive admixture of chicory or something Capt. Douglas, N., replied on behalf of default, ten daya' imprisonment.
licy that was pursued prevents that confi- woree." dence which it is so desirable abould exist the Navy. He said that he had the greater
between the Head of the Executive and the pleasure in thanking them for the honour,
secure, trade is fostered, slavery has been boat for the home journey a good six mheartily expressing a hope for the mutual complainant's chair. The baby was ill recklessly and with a disregard for life and have never got it. But if any firm in Cal-
abolished, all religions aro-tolerated, there exists no national debt, and a special Envoy has been sent to England. Phya Bhaska rawongse, who has thus come to us from the land of the White Elephant, was born one and thirty years ago. The son of ons Regent of Siam and the brother of another he was educated in England, and further instructed In Paris. He is the Chamber- lain of the Siamese King's Household, a
Member of the High Council of State, and the Commander of the Royal Boyd-guard. He is moreover a man of gentle manners and good presence, a fiue Oriental scholar, and imbued with feelings of friendship for England and the English, which has caused him to be very popular with all of those who bave known bìm in this country,
Wave (winner of 1st prize) Sh. 40m. 298. Naomi (winner of 2nd prize) 3h. 45m. 58. Ariel, 4h. 25m,
It was unfortunate that the wind died
away so completely, but we most hope for better things when the yachts next meet,
CRICKET.
THE ARMY AND NAVY 1. HONGKONG CLUB. This match was played to-day, and re- salted after an exciting finish in favour of the Club by 11 runs.
OFFICERS OF THE ARMY AND NAVY.
Mr Hillier, of the Mits Biebi Co., next
that he had himself taken part in the formation of the Japanese Navy (ap {plause).
chair.
A ROGUE AND VAGABOND.
It has been stated that
law-abiding residents of all nationalities in the Colony.
expressed my fooling of satisfaction too strongly and so far did not represent the community and, judging from the amount of feeling that has been evoked and sino from a perusal of the report of His Excel- lenor's speech, I do see rosson to think there was much said which was unsatisfac- tory and which a practised speaker would have noticed. I am not ready in such mat-
Wong Achlag, 31, a coolie, was charged with being in Gilman Street at 4.30 this morning without a light or pass, and with being a rogue and vagabond.
District Watobman, No. 29, Lo Ahing, proved finding the defendant in Gilman Street at 4.30 this morning. He was look of this Colony, that be had great pleasure ing into an open fanlight, and had in in respondin gto the unexpected honour. In his hand a hook such as is used by thieves the absence of the Attorney General, who for abstracting clothes through windows. he hoped would have been there, he was Defendant had neither light nor pass, not prepared to make a speech such as The prisoner denied having a hook in his ters, and.beuce no allusion to them by me; one would expect from a member of a possession. He said he had had a quarrel but was it after all necessary to remark on loquacious profession. He must say, that with the watchman, and this was a false the want of taste shewn by the Governor the entertainment and kindness they had charge trumped up in consequence. Den referring, ne ia bis habit, to the policy Greceived showed how fast the world was fendant admitted being in gaul twice last 29 marching. That we should have here year, once for four weeks on a similar
In this harbour. e noble vessel, fitted with charge, and once for terr days for larceny, 10 every comfort which passenger or heart The prisoner was fined $25, in default, could desire, belonging to a power but the three months imprisonment with hard other day little known in the world, labor. showed the wonderful force and progress of civilisation. We have here two great Companies-this Company representing the Empire of Japan, and the China Merchants' Company representing the Em pire of China. The reproaches that these countries were bakind-hand, must, he thought, now cease to be levelled against them. (Applause).
8
The officers batted Captain Walker Laving proposed the M. VERNE, the gentleman representing the Electric Light Company, who came from first; Moody and Walcot were their most toast of "The Bar," Calcutta in order to fit up the whole plant successful representatives, Inglia' bowling Mr Hayllar, Q., replied. He said, in and machinery purchased by the King of being the most effective against them. For returning thanks on behalf of the small bar Burma which was detained here, has, we the Club, Matchett played a good free in- read in the Rargoon Gazette, bean exhibit-nings, and at a most critical period Cottell ing the electric light at some of the rice and Grigor pulled the match out of the fire, mills in Fazcondoung. The first night the In the second innings of the officers Clarke light was exhibited at Maasra Strang, Steel bit well for 30, not out,
The following is part of the secre :— and Co.'s mill, and the second night at that of Messrs Bullock Brothers and Co. The Chief Commissioner, Col. H. Browno, Capt, Stainforth, 27th, ran out,........... and a number of ladies and gentlemen Winterbottom, N., e Hay b. Caldwell, were present and had explained to them Moody, B., o Hay b Inglis,.. the processes of production. Un both Clarke, o. D., not out....... Occasions the machine, which is called the Walcot, E., run out,. Grammo machine, worked by belta con- Purdon, 27th, b Inglis,... nected with the machinery of the mills, Carter, K.N., Matchett b Inglis,.. produced a moat brilliant light which lit Thomas, EN, a and b Ritobie,. up the interior of the mills and threw very Bennett, 87th, b Inglis,... little ahadow. The cost of working it in a Rawson, R., Inglis,.... rail for a night would be 12 annas, or an Goodrich, 27tb, b Hay...... anna per hour, requiring only a 1 horse Davies, B.N., b foglls.........
Byes 1, Leg Eyes 7, Wides 0,17 power engine worked with only 2 lbs, coal per hour. The mills use now in the slack Basson about 1 tion of oil per night, so that the light after the first cost would show a considerabie saving, especially in E. Wetton o Carter b Clarke,... the busy season, The light once started G. A. Caldwell b Clarke,........ requires no attendance. The burners are 8. 8. Lowe b Clarke, made of Jasper, We are only surprised that Rangoon should be behind Mandalay in scouring such a means of lighting,
Tax El Comercio of Manila, of the 80th
---TEN OLUB,
Total........
10
0
H. A. Ritchie b Clarke, ......... H. Matchett b Bennett, ..
R. Stavena b Bennetty ya J. Hay b Clarke,
F. Barff b Bennett,
P. Grimble o Walcott b Bennett,
alto, has the following on the quarantine.. Cottall, not out...... question
W. F. Inglis a Bennett b Clarke,................ Grigor a Carter b Clarke,........
It is our duty to make esho to com. plaints which we consider just, the more no when they relate to certain practices not sanctioned by the law, and operating to the
Wides
Totalj
1
0
AZZEGED LARCENY.
The case-in which Leong Aku, a broker, was charged with the larceny of a bundle of clothing and two spoons was again before the Court to-day.
and, what he represents as the illegalities of
"
Shipping Intelligence. The following la corrected from the lateat London and Colonial Papers, &o,
VESSELS TO ARRIVE,
"AT HONGKONG,
Loft. Name. May.
5, Alexander, 31, Newcastle, Juno.
12, Pampero, 28, Joachim Christine, 27, Pym, July
3, Undize, 8, Glebrosa, 16, Aurorita, 19, Comus, 28, Belted Will, 24, Primrose,
his predecessors, or on the manner in which he stigmatized the acts of former officers of the Government, and the want of fairness born in omitting to mention that Mr Tomlin, in what he did as Superintendent of the Gaol, however wrong the act, had an Executive order to shew as his authority It was unsatisfactory, too, to bear His Ex-24, Primus, celleney reflect on the honour of that most useful and trustworthy body of men, who fill so many important positions in the Colony, the Portuguese clerks, who are so largely employed both in the publio departments of te. Government and by the mercantile community.
Lung Akim was also placed at the bar. Chan Amo, for whom a subpoena had Mr B. J. H. Tripp next proposed, the been issued, now appeared, and stated that
As regards Mr Lowcook's examination of toast of "The Merchants of Hongkong. he was an accountant in the Bhang-ki He said that the toast of the Army and opium shop. He knew the first defend the deportation papers, it was not in any Navy had been drank; but though the ast by his coming to the shop to smoke, way necessary that he should reply to the Army and Navy might be very brave and but did not know the second defendant. little semi-offiolal letter." That interest- efficient, they required the sinews of war, Witness claimed the jacket produced asing little opiatle simply mentioned, what and that meant dollars (laughter). These his. He knew it by certain repairs which doubtless it was gratifying to Mr Lowcook were supplied by the merchants. The had been done to it. The jacket was to hear, viz., that the interview bad been toast of the Bar had also been proposed) hanging up in the shop while first defend a satisfactory one to the Governor, and bat ward it not for the merchants, and ant was there. Witness had occasion to go only the Governor could pronounce that their squabbles, the barlater would be out for a few minutes, and on his return it had been pleasant to a Excellency. It 10wanting in fees. He was sure, therefore, both the first defendant and the jacket were would have been another matter had Mr the Bar would drink with enthusiasm the gone. He was informed by a man in the Hennessy's minute caen enclosed, for that health of the merchants (s laugh), Hehop that fast defendant had borrowed the would hafa at once challenged and nɔ doubt resived suitable notice. Mis Low. concluded by wishing the merchants of | Jackoh
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26, York Town, 28, John Nicholson; Aug
9, Eliz. Rickmers, 12, Papa, 14, Hesperus, 16, Minnie Darvill, 17, Coldstream, 18, Glandinorwig, 18, Bannau, Sept.
13, Hbola,
18, Carmelita & Ida, 17, Livingstone, 20, Lucia,
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