No. 5102.- JANUARY 24, 1880.]
IN HONGKONG.
to be teaching us a lesson. The Sandwich THE VICEROY OF THE TWO KWANG Islands occupy a most important position in the North Pacific Ocean; we are one of The visit of the Viceroy of the Two the guaranteeing Powers; yot we let the Kwang to His Excelleñoy the Governor, Americans contrast a reciprocity treaty there which will end in their obtaining which took place to-day, was an entirely complete control unless we are very care- unexpected one, no provions communication ful, and meanwhile anables them to shut out our goods altogether. And it may be official or private having been received hore well to bear in mind that some day or either through the British Consul at Can- mother not many years hence, in the opinion of men who have a right to express to or otherwise. The visit, therefore, took and British North America, perhaps also only this morning that the presence of the one-the trade hetwoen China, Japan, the Governor quite by surprise. between British North America and the Viceroy in the harbour was known. In- Australasian colonies, will be considerable.
ber, 1879, show:-
IMPORTE.
1879... 232,816,566
1878... 49,682,808 Increase...£2,784,262 Expoate (Home productions only). 1879... 217,609,482 1878... 17,256,450 Increase...£ 443,978 £6,000,000 sterling per month, remarks the Japan Gazette, must came into England in some shape or other before foreign countries need buy British exports. Here is a problem for the balance of trade" theorists to deal with,
It was
THE CHINA MAIL.
RIFLE SHOOTING.
POLICE DIEON DUKE."
A match came off this afternoon at Kow- loon, between two teams representing the The conditions were seven shots at each Police and the Iron Duke respectively.
range, 200, 400 and 600 yards. The Police, it will be seen from the score, were the
and the light very bad. The wind died wind from the left rear; the sky was dark victors by 108 points. There was a light
he made a rambling statement to Inspector city proper owing to the prevalence of de- Matheson, to the effect that complainantstructive fire. was going through the harbour in a launch
at a high rate of speed and without any be was going alowly as the launch was just lights. When complainant was first bailed started, and there were three lights burning brightly.
the repeated petitions to the government on According to accounts from native SOUTOES,
of a national assembly has at last attracted the important question of the establishment the attention of the authorities, and the
tion. taking the matter seriously into considera- Bangi and members of the Gen Lo In are
on at dark. They were on when I left the By Mr Wotton:-The side lights are put wharf. I did not hear any one ask whom
fussell and Co. firma, said he went to the speedily adjusted and a good understanding Rumour assigns to his Excellency Inouye the launch belonged to.
constier he did so very rudely. not answer Mr Smith's questions politely; or to St. Petersburg; possibly both. We Defendant did Kaworu the post of ambassador to Paking wish his Excellency success, and sincerely Mr C. V. Smith, a partner in Mours hope the difference with China may be
visit of His Excellency Lau Kwan-yib is an extraordinary mark of the recognition and approval which Mr Hennessy's policy secures from all the head Chinese ofisiale. It is the first visit of this kind that has ever boen made to Hongkong by any Viceroy. Many years ago, the Hoppo paid a similar privato visit to the then Governor; wo forget in whose time. This may be taken perhaps ne Viceroy last year by Governor Hennessy a return visit for a similar one paid to the The Viceroy leaves to-night, the flotilla of formation then reached the Governor that gun-boats which came down with him this away as the last four men fired. The Post Office on Thursday evening, haring secured.
morning again returning with him, namely the Chang-man, Chop-ssi, the Wang-hai, the Hai-Chang-Ching, the Tsing Po and the Chop Chung. The Viceroy comes back to Hongkong next week on his way from Canton to the north, where he will take up the duties of Bhong Pao Chong, the able administrator of the Two Kiang, who died at Nanking, on the 18th ult.
THE British official trade returns for Octor- His Excelloney had come down here, having ng official business in the Colony, solely and specially to express his personal feelings, in acknowledgment and appreciation of Mr Hennessy's friendly and cordial attitude towards the Chinese in Hongkong and the Chinese Government. The Governor com- municated promptly with the hoads of the Naval and Military Departments and with the Members of the Legislative Council, asking them to be present at Government House on the occasion of the visit of the Viceroy. At noon H. E. landed at Murray Wharf, accompanied by a large retinue, headed by his own Aido-de-Camp and the Aids-de-Camp of the Governor of Canton, with his interpreter, the Namboi Sub-Magis- trate who is an excellent English speakor; together with Dr E. J. Eitel. At the wharf the Viceroy was received by Major Palmer in
By the C.M.S.N. Co.'s steamer Hochung two papers and a letter arrived at this office on Saturday, bearing Hongkong datos of 20th December, 1879. From enquiries we learn that the cause of delay was owing to the non-delivery of the mail-bag on the arrival of the steamer on the 26th December last to the Post Office authorities horo.- N. C. D. News, January 19th.
THE following is from the Shun Pao, of the name of the Governor, and by the Commis
14th nit:-
sioner of Customs, also by the officials of Rumours among the mandarina state an the neighbouring Chinese town of Kowloon, Imperial Ediot, dated on the 21st day of the Col. Lai and the Kowloon Sub-Magistrate. 11th moon (2nd January), announced that There were also half a company of Chinese H. E. Chong How was sent as Ambassador. to Russia under supreme authority, and now marines drawn up on the Pier, and a fow he returned to Poking without awaiting an of the local compradores. A considerable imperial permission or any documents that crowd of Chinese filled the lower part of the related to that end. So the Emperor was quite displeased with him, and ordered his Cricket Ground and a very fair number rank to be degraded at once, and then to be of Europeans were present. Salutes were placed under the Six Boards at Peking, to judge cautionaly as to what measure of fired as H, E. left the ship and as he punishment he deserves for such an offence, especially for a man that holds such an important and high position. And all his stipulations and communications made be- tween Russia and China must be carefully looked over and examined by the Minister of State, and the Bix Boards, viz: Board of Civil Officers, Board of Revenues, Board of Ceremonies, Board of Punishments, Board of War, and Board of Works, and the Nine High Courts. After a thorough investiga- tion, then certain measures of punishment will be decided.
landed.
ORIGINAL DOUBLE ACROSTICS.
ANSWER TO No. III.
firing at the 600 yards was rather poor:—
POLICE,
200
400
Flemming, 23 24 21 Lindross, M'Leunao, Thompson, Orley, Quincey, Whitehead, Grant, Toomey, i Cameron,
Total.
08
23 23 10 2-1 23 13
23 21
23
16
60 2 48 60
23
24
- D
56
23 24
20
67
23
26
21 70
26 26 25
16 69
26
10
61
614
407
Total
"IRON DUKE."
200
400
Canton.
C
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Curios.
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Atkey, Angel,
27 18
R
53
21
16
15
52
adien
U
Andrews,
21
15
14
60
N
poir
R
Crothers,
24 28
6
53
T
Tortoni
I
Cain,.
22 15
8
45
N
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доце
0 8
Fugler,
21
1份
9
40
Bundle,
18
16
8
Tyson,
25
22
19
42 661
White,
25
22
68
Webber,
19
15
40
506
* The celebrated Paria restaurant. Correct answers have been received from "Canton," "Globules," and "K, F.”
No. IV.
Once arm in arm with Pat and Miko He wondered up and down Mardyke, He thought the Law would make his way. Till finding ambling did not pay With fustian gown and bushy wig Our Paddy puffed himself so big For Cabinet Council and the Crown! He thought he could the law lay down He tried his hand at L-b-, But could not hit on any plan;
So off he went to 'B-d-a Isla
To raise the dowatrod negro bile eight-bearer obair which was beautifully But no! His appetite to please
The Viceroy entered his own Against the brutal license wrought
By English hands and English thought. got up, his A.D.C. and Interpreter being Was not content with such as these. accommodated with chairs from Government To distant regions he must bie House. Tho party moved off at once, theHurrah! Success! Eureka! Found!"
And there his dexterous hand would try. Viceroy's chair being headed by a large red The only man with senses sound, umbrella carried by several people, and The only one with ideas at followed by a number of horsemen. The In all this teeming settlement
Amongst my Counsellors to sit, ponies proved rather difficult to manage Is he on whom my looks are bent." during the time the firing of the salute No hoary locks his temples grace,
A man of bland and child-like face, . But we beg to mention that we have as yet received the Peking Gazette only as far lasted, but no accident occurred. On reach- The laurel wreath adorns his brow as the issue of the 18th day of the 11thing Murray Barracks it was found that the (He uses chop-sticks with his "chow."); moon (28th) December 1870), as the present guard of honour and the Band of H.M.'s Though fond my first may be of rios, Ediet was said to be dated the 2nd January, as mentioned above, so of the certainty of 27th Regiment, Inniskillinge, had at the last And other dainties rare and nice, the fact we are as yet ignorant.
moment put in an appearance; when arms Adown his back my second steals were being presented the Viceroy graciously And dangles somewhere at his hoels.
Tax following decree appears in the Peking bowed to the Officers, The road from the Gazette of the 2nd inst, :--
1.
A game, a Monarch; take a peep When in my chair L-soundly sleep.
ther"
2,
CRICKET.
HONGKONG ORICEET CLUB. THE
--VOLUNTEER PIRS D :IQADE.
This match was played to-day and resulted
He BAR
been called by the batinan. defendant pulling Mr Bush by the arm and asked what was the matter. Defondant said "You know nothing of the matter, if you interfere I will arrest you too." He appeared very excited and from his manner witness thought something serious had happened. Mr Bush wished to give the receipt for the maila to Mr Smith, but defendant would not permit this and said they must not communicate, Defendant was very rude in his manner. The launch had side lights burcing.
Inspector Matheson, sald that about 7 o'clock on the evening of the 22ad the complainant was brought on board the Police hulk by the constable, who preferred a charge against him of driving his launch at a furions rate is the harbour without ide lights. The inspector did not take the charge as from enquirios made from the crew of the police boas he did not consider that the launch was gojug at a high rate of speed. The taunch bad side lights burning. As thought a summons would have met the case if the constable's oharga was correct, at he auspooted defendant had been drinking.
To the Court:-Defendant was very excited from the time he came on board, Mr Smith said he saw the defendant catch Mr Bush by the sleeve. His lasgunge was
proper.
aid of the sufferers by the great fire exceed It is said the subscriptions in Tokio in 20,000 yon.
Yesterday, the 15th instant, the Genre-in was opened by his Majesty the Mikado, in the assembly, was addressed by his Majesty person. Prince Arisugawa, the president of in a few words sommending the transzotion of publio business to the attention of the members, and the ceremony was soon brought to a close.
Shimadzu Tadayoshi, a son of Shimadan Saburo, is about to visit Europe and Ame rica.
(5th) state that the opinions of Chinese pro- Letters from Shanghai received to-day viacials are mostly to the effect that no overt aetion will be taken by China against fapan about the Loochoo question. Protests have been made and the angry feeling which exists will be kept up, but war will not be declared by China, if only for the suffinient reason that China is not in a position to. undertake any offensive maritime operations against any nation separated from her by a belt of water. In March or April indion- tiens will be given of the direction which may be taken by the Chinese and Manchu statesmen who are about to decide upon the first reforms to be made in the military sys- tera of the empire.
Our correspondent states that notwith- the various bodies of troops into some sort standing the efforts of Li sad Tso to bring of discipline, there are, so far, but 300,000, or at the most 350,000 Chinese soldiers who: less acquaintance with European drill. are fairly armed, and who possess more or bout one-third of the number are now in
the northwest.
A-
P. C. No. 38, James Johnson, for the de- fence, Bald he was on duty on Peddar's wharf and saw a launch come alongside, but did not observe whether she had side lights or not. He did not see defendant in a victory for the Club by 207 runs inauit any one. The complainant persisted the first innings-Friend playing a very lofeudant lay his hand on him to prevent in speaking to some person, and he saw the fige innings of 157 (a tie with the best on conversation. Defendant was excited, and said to be a source of constant inconvenience
The scarcity of entsu of small value is. record), during the manipulation of which might have bad a glass, but was not drunk.
P. O. No. 2, Thomas Barnett, Blated that effeot have been made to the government, in the interior, and representations to that bis graceful style was mach admired: the he was on the Prays on Tharaday evening who have announced their readiness to issue. Secretary and ex-Secretary ware also to le saw a launch leave the wharf at an or the fore, the redoubtable "goang 'un" dinary rate of speed, and heard some one above fifty sea in value. No satau of lower silver and copper coins in exchange for satsu hail bar, but abe did not stop. nothing on the spot. The Fire Brigade, unable to say whether she had side lights.
to was denomination than fifty sen will hereafter exhausted by their long day out, collapsed was in a police boat, and so the launch
P. C. No. 490, Chan Acheung, said to the impression that this measure is iso, be issued. The government may be under for 92, the cracka only, coming off in a leave the wharf.
and an earnest of what is to come, but the minor degreo.
He was quite sure she absence of amall paper notes will prove is had lights.
the end a great inconvenience.
During the afternoon the Band of the Inniskillings added greatly to the attraction of the match by sa admirable selection of music.
HONGKONG C. o.
Lt. Friend, atpd. Munro, b Durman....157 H. de O. Forbes, ran out,.....
W. Hynes, b Munro,......
19
46
R. F. Clarke, b Munro,...
ទ
Lt. Charley, b Dunman,
HA, a and b Darby, ...
25
Capt. Stainforth, e Coxon, b Travers..... 11:
A. R. Blandy, b Darby..
10
H. 8. Tunnard, b Darby,
2
0
1
12
In court and in camp-"a man and a bro-H. A. Ritchie, e Coxon, b Darby, .......
J. Hay, not out....... Under the As like as two peas;" we are both one
Byes 4, leg byos 3, wides 5, .... another;
Murray Pier to Government Honse was Ch'ung-how, senior Vice-President of the lined by Police Constables, and as the pro- Court of Censors, having been despatched on cession wended its way from the point of a mission, has taken upon himself to set forth on his return to the capital without landing to Government House, it prosented awaiting the Imperial decree [authorising rather a picturesque effect. his return]. As a first step, let him be com- mitted to the Board for the determination portion of Government House a squad of of a rigorous penalty, and let him vacate Sikh Constables was drawn up and they bis post pending their decision. Let the Grand Secretarica, Presidents of the Six
presented arme the Viceroy descending Boards and nine chief Ministries of State, from his chair. The Governor, with Major together with the Imperial Academy and Palmer and his Private Secretary and "Chi- Supervisorate of Instruction, take into care- ful consideration the Treaty and Regulations Aese Secretary," received the Viceroy in the negotiated by him, as well as the memorials Entrance Hall. After the exchange of a on the subject presented by the Tanng-lifew words of salutation the Governor con- Tamon on successive occasions. They will ducted his illustrious visitor into the Contral report the result to Us,
Hall of the building, where were "assembled THE N. C. D. News has the following com-lishments, the members of the Legislative the heade of the Naval and Military Estab- municated paragraph:-
For the last thirty years Bible work has Conncil. The Viceroy bowed politely to
been carried on in various parts of the all of them, and then passed into the Draw- Empire by as many colporteurs, both foreign ing room, where the General, the Chief and native, as could be obtained. For many Justice, the Commodore, and all the mem- years the Wen-li alone was used; during resent years the Bible in the Mandarin har bers of-Council were introduced to him. The mostly been sold. The Bible Societies are Viceroy then engaged in conversation with the popular both in Europe and Ameries, and as all denominatione units in their support Governor, Chief Justice, the Commodore, large legacies are left to them. Men who and tho General. Mutual good wishes and do not put themselves down as belonging to compliments were exchanged, but no official any sect of Religionists are ardent up- porters, as they believe the Bible is a good or political questions were alluded to. The book and like to see it circulated.
Viceroy then saw the plotures of Hor The regulations of the Bible Societies have been very rigorous on one point; that is, to Majesty the Queen, the Prince of Wales print without note or comment. This regulation and the other members of the Royal Family was absolutely necessary to their existence which adorn the drawing-room of Govern- in civilized lands. Many of the friends of the cause have regretted that the rule was
ment House. After this the whole of those so stringent, as among pagans it is desirable present adjourned to the dining-room, where
them.
or "Heaven head." These headings have been made very full, so that they fill nearly him to show him sabacqnently over the City the whole margin, thus throwing a food Hall and the Publio Gardens. He landed of light upon the page. The Venerable Doctor is to be congratulated on his success, again immediately afterwards in undress Decidedly the most appropriate edition for circalation among the Chinese yet isaued.
"What if Governor, Admiral, General-in-
Chief ?"
"My uprights may man; we each hold-our-
brief."
3.
Cat in pieces long ago, From head to foot, From top to toe.
4.
Where my first upright Was ever shining light."
5.
The sound opraised from every lang, Who thus my upright's praise have song.
5.
Aspirate well, and give ma to the people, My upright's praise they'll shout from every
steeple.
7.
All Hongkong folks have raised it, Since they have regard For dignity and virtue 'Gainst a strange award.
SIGNOR RHUMPHUSTIBUS,
POSTAGE TO AUSTRALIA, &c. The following changes in the Postal lasian Colonies (Australia, New Zealand, system between Hongkong and the Austra Tasmania, and Fiji) come, into operation on February 1st
The Postage on letters rid Torres Straits,
which calls at any one of them. Colonies are made up by every ateamer
.18
Mir Wotton, for the complainant, with alated there were not the smallest ground. drew the charge of abusive language, but for making an arrest, and that the consta blo had put the complainant to much in convertence by exceeding his duty. That He was undoubtedly under the influence of drink had been satisfac orily proved,
Defendant state that it was his duty to hail all boats, and as the complsinaut did not stop when called, he wished to take him on board the chop and explain.
The defendant was fined $3.
China.
SHANQUAL.
Austria, is not a man of diplomatic ability; who is said to have been appointed envoy to The King Fioron says that Nabeshima,
and a suggestion is put forward that Yann- abima. giwara should be sent in place, of Nabs
The Nichi Nichi Shinbun states that the Yamada had been accredited special envoys rumour that their Excellencies Kuroda and
to Peking, is entirely without foundation.
A strange story is told about Kitagaki, governor of Kooli ken. He has petitioned the government to relieve him of his office on the ground that all the people of his ken, from the highest to the lowest, are occupied with governmental reform based upon na- tional representation, right and liberty. The debates are continuous, and the people uuraly and difficult of control, cousequently the governor, following the example of all after a short trial. It is said no previous his predooesBurs, is content to resign his post governor of Kochi ken ever held office for a longer term than one year.
(N. C. D. News, Jan. 17-20.) The Rev. W. R. Latabuth has succeeded The wickets fell:-1 for 62. 2 for 163, 3 Club," for the higher classes of English 299 in organising The Shanghai Debating for 196, 4 f. 312: 5 for 266; 6 for 2:8; 7-sparking Chinese. 04 Thursday evening for 294; 8 for 294; 9 for 291, 10 for 299,
the first meeting of the Club took place, VOLUNTEER F. B,
nine members being present. The subject previously announced for discussion was Resolved, that the pen is mightier than the sword." Only two of those present had prepared themselves for the debate; but one speech on the affirmative side of the andred persons including Fukuzawa, Hays- question and two on the negative were given shi, Okura, Ogaki, and severni noted citizens extemporaneously and were not without of Tokio, a resolution was unanimously merit. A very creditable essay on The passed to forward to the Gearo-in a petition advantages resulting from Debate," was praying for the grant of representative go- also handed in to Dr Lambuth. The mode verument.
S. M. Munro, e Forbes, b Aynes,......
H, H. Taylor, b Charley,
W. Dunman, o Friend, b Tannard,
..32
A. K. Tragers, bifynes, .....
3
W. . F. Darby, b. Hynes,
R. Blackwell, stpd. Foss, b Hynes,
A. Coxon, c. Foss, b Tunneed
A. Cheyne, b Tanuard,
E. F. Alford, b Hynes,
A. Wemyss, b Aynes,
J. Hughes, not cal,
Wides, 1
of conducting the proceedings was quite new
0
to most of the young men, bat all seemed to
enjoy the evening. The subject named
02
8
day night, when a much larger attendance is exproted.
above will be discussed again xoxt Thura-
for 32; 4 for 58, 5 for 60; 6 for 87; 7 for The wickets fall -1 for 25; 2 for 25,
87; 8 for 88; 9 for 88, 10 for 92.
In the Second Innings (not completed), Mr Durman o. Blandy, b. Stainfortb, run up 21; Mr W. H. F. Darby, run out, ; Mr Blackwell, b. Bay, 1; Me Hughes, b. Stainfor:b, 7; leg byes, 1; and wides, 2 were credited; 4 wickets down for 32, and Mr Munro (2) and Mr Coxon (0) were in when time was called.
Police Intelligence. (Before 0. F. Creagh, Esq.) Saturday, Jan. 24.
We understand that on Wednesday even- ing, about eight o'clock, the M.M. steamer Iraouaddy came into collision with a junk, outside Woosung, cutting ber in two." The steamer was stopped, but wo are informed that there were two other junka near which picked up the men from the one that sank. It seems that these two junks showed lights and the steamer passed between them, strik. ing the other shortly afterwards which is said to have shown no light.
It is stated that the Senior Consulship is transferred to Mr. Bailey, U. 8. Consul Goneral, by reason of the approaching de- parture of Mr. Lueder, the German Consul. General.
The Mercury says tho. wreck of the Condor has been blown up; the first torpedo was fired on the 9th inst., and the last on the 14th. There is however, no official notification on the subject. Why not "
Japan.
The representative agitation is assuming formidable dimensions in the Chiba ken. the leader is Sakurai, an influential person and chairman of the Ken-kwai. At a meet- ing recently held, attended by over five
Quotations
tosecos., January 24.
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Old
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Shares.
Hongkong Bank, 61% prem Union Ins. Society of O'ton, $1,425, buyers. China Traders' Ins. Co., $1,400, buyers. North Chins Ins. Co., Tis, 1.200, Yangtaze Ins. ABOG, TIs. 756 Chinese Insurance Co., $300, H.K. Fire Ins. Co., $825, sellers. China Fire Ins. Co., $215, sellera, HK. & W. Dook Co., 10% prem, buyers, H.K. O. 31. S.-boat Co., 821 prem. sellers. Shanghai Steam Navigation, Tha. 10 Chins Coast St. Nav. Co., Th. 107. Hongkong Gas Co., $75 Hoogkong Hotel Co., $67 buyers. China Sugar Refining Co., $180, Quirese Imperial Loan of 1874, nominal.
Do.
of 1877, do. Temperature.
to have some explanatory notes and com- a cold collation was laid. No speeches were by whatever opportunity, is reduced to 12 ments. The heathen know nothing of the existence of God; they stumble over the made so far as we can learn, sad after some certs per half ounce. Rates on other
ASSAULT BY A CONSTABLE, work "Pharisee," and many of the simplest conversation the party broke up, the Go-articles contious as hitherto. things to any foreigner are mysteries to vernor intimating that he would return the 24 cents per half ounce.
John Dick, a constable in the police force, Letter Postage vid Galle alone remains appeared on a summers charging him wich Mails will be being drunk and assaulting Mr L L Bush The Shanghai Missionary Conference Viceroy's visit later in the day. Owing, made up for this route by each French Pac- overtured the various Bible Societies on the however, to the Viceroy's intention to depart ket, instead of by each alternate one as
on the evening of the 22nd instant. subject. The Ecv. Dr. Williamson, Agent almost immediately (he zeturns to Canton fortnightly instead of every four weeks as duty to board all steamers belonging to the Mr Wotton appeared for the prosecution. of the National Bible Society of Scotland,
herotofore. The service from Galle is now
Mr Bush stated that it was part of his has obtained greater privileges thas any this evening), the Governer, instead of going before.
(Japan Gazette, January 12-16,)- hitherto granted. At the Shun pro office on board, accompanied the Viceroy down to Australia, do, by British Packet.
firm of Russell & Co., where he was No malls whatever are despatched to employed, and to bring ashore the mail on the general misunderstanding which ex- The Akebono Shinbun publishes an article be has just issued an edition of the Gospels with a preface to each. The Society allows the Wharf, The Viceroy prosceded on
bags on their arrival About 6 o'clock ists between the government and people of chapter headings. Instead of grouping them board by the Feind, which had been placed a steamer is going, say to Sydney only,ng to tue firm about to leave and another are ignorant of the feelings of the people Enquiries are frequently made if, when on the 22nd there was one steamer belong Japan, in which it says that the government at the beginning of the chapter be has soat at bie disposal by the Chinese community, Zealand, Tasmanis, &o. It is notified that reddar's Wharf in the launch for the pur- the other hand, the people are totally in the tered them along on the wide upper margin and at his request Dr. Eitel accompanied mails for every part of the Australasian pose of boarding the Diamante. There dark as to the motives and actions of the
correspondence can be forwarded for New bad just arrived.
He backed out from and their sentiments and wishes; while, on were two police boats about 100 feet from government, and therefore there is a great the wharf. Some one called out from one want of harmony between them. of the boats "stop, stop." After calling in uniform and visited these places, using an French Premier, will not admit that he don't stop I will shoot." The complainant Fajita and Nakano and their confederates, M. WILLIAM Henri Waddington, the whigh was that of a European, said "If you investigation into the charges made against this manner three times the same volos, its intention of publishing an account of the The Oaks Nippo has boldly announced ordinary street-chair carried by two rather is English, and calls himself "Frenchman" did not stop but proceeded on board the from the time of their arrest till their dis- disreputable-looking ocolies. The Natural at all opportunities. But in character and steamer, where he was followed by the charge. Referring to the release of the accus HYACINTHE, the French actor, is of un. Museum at the City Hall engaged his atten-ppearance, as well as in race and educa. defendant. The defendant was not sober. ed, the Choya Shinbun asserts that the laws (Taken at Messrs Falconer & 01's Premiser certain age. A person recently asked him tion for a considerable time; after which he
tion, he is even a typical Englishman. He asked Mr Bush why he had not stopped of Japan are framed in accordance with the if it was true that he had played for the proceeded with Dr Eitel to the Public Gar-Lionel Tennyson, who is married to a be did not consid. defendant had any according to their station and the condition TENNYSON is a grandfather. On the 8th when called to, and he (r Bush) replied rank and wealth of men, and that the rights benefit of the victims of Noah's flood.
of Novembar & son was born to his son, that as he had not done anything wrong and liberties of the people are calculated Hyacinthe, with his usual phlegm, replied dens, every nook and corner of which he daughter of Mr Frederick Locker.
They exaggerate."...
minutely examined; every tree, shrub and
right to stop him. Defendant could walk of their finances. THERE were thirty British and foreign plant, The Fernery appeared to specially tumn orders it up, and Winter runs the smelt strongly of spirits and tobacco. Mr parts of the capital, three to four hundred
A GAME of euchre between the seasons. straight enough, but his manner of talking wrecke reported during the week ending excite bis astonishment; the kangaroos and game out.
Spring passes, Summer makes it next, Aa. was not that of a sober man. His breath
The acaual rental of a house costing about one thousand yen to erect is, in the busy Det. 80, meking the total for the year, up to date, 1,384, or an increase of fifty-four, other animals in the Zoological gardens
bush told usfendant he had got the maile yen. Two and one-half years rental should A NEW memoir of Lord Beaconsfeld, and must deliver them. ab compared with the corresponding period came in for a special share of his attention, just out in England, bears this motto fromuot seem to believe tois and accompanied risk of destruction by fire, and to leave a Defendant did be sufficient to cover oost, to include the of last year. The approximate value of His Excelleney then straightway returned prinserpuls; I ain't got enny," I said, not having delivered the mails defendant took no lower scale would suffice to encourage
Artemus Ward "He asked what was my complainant to the Post Office. property lost was 2520,000, including
After handsome surplus; but we are informed that Belifeä 6814,000,
to the launch and went on board. This ¦ à priuserpul; I'm in the show bleness." " -} Air Bush on board the polion hulk, where į landowners to build within the limits of the
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