No. 5756 DECEMBER 24, 1881.)
VICTORIA REGATTA.
TWENTY-SIXTH MEETINO. Patron-Hi Heellency Sin Jour Porn HENNESSY, K. C.M.G.
Vine-Patrons His: Excellency Vice- Admiral Wus, CB., RN.; His Excel- lency Latut, General DONOVAN: Commodore WH. COMING, R. N.
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having the same crow which pulled in the Zulu yesterday. The three remaining hosts went off together in and style, but en se- count of the head breeze did not make the pace so fast na it would otherwise have Glasgowe took the lead at the boon." start, with the Gunner close behind; the Gunner soon however took first place with
THE CHINA MAIL.
Station No. 4-Polas's 10-oáred Outtar, ambitions Thistle was compelled to give us American Flag,
Station No. 6H.M.B. Daring's Cutters Station No. 6. H.M.6. Iron Take's 14 oared Cutter, White Flag, Red St George's Cross.
all hopes of success before any distance was got over, and gradually lagged behind until their chance was hopeless before reaching the Coal Sheds, when they felt entirely out of it. The other two pulled, manfully together and the race between them was decidedly well contested, the Rose up to
winring boat, but by a vigorous offort on
SUPREME COURT.
IN SUMMARY JURISDICTION, .. Before the Hom. J. Russell, Acting Puiene Judge.)
UWONG,
Friday, Dec, 23,
-Threo additional Land
Corresdondent at Tientsin. The feet tells enforcing. Arrangements in connection its own tale, and proves more clearly thy with the payment of the indenmity by over the protection exercised over this furkey to Russin are progressing favorably," London, Nov. 26.A military committoo industry by the virtuous Viceroy of that province, in spite of his somewhat unctuons has been formed for the purpose of report letter to the Secretary of the Auli-Opinning on the defence of Ceylon, with a view Association. That excellent though not to its botter protection.
*iù to tho For the men-of-war's cutters air boats
Mr Courtney, Under Secretary for the bands of Hung-chang completely, Colonies, speaking at Liskoud, defended
Excellency tho
of Mr. Sandall as lieut appointment presented themselves, two post entries from
to crocet the Vo were compelled very far-sighted Society is playing It was a claim for $25 by plaintiff against and we do not wonder that His defondant for the amount, as the price of a
is civil in return. We have a great admontant Governor of Natal on the ground the Bacchante and Inconstant taking the Stewards-Hon. F. B. Jounaox; H. de
Vioaray-and Franco
Targo-minded for the Colonice, considered him the ono C. FORSES,
root. A gentleman of the name of Fan: A Molver, Esq.; Colonel a slight lead, and steering with a fresh cor- place of tho Cleopatras and the secol within a short distance of home seemed the partition which had been erosted in his ration for and talents of the that Earl Kimberley, the Secretary of State
position best fitte
fitted for that position. HALL RAC E. TRACY, ILMS, await and over a better course than yester-entry from the fron Duke. A fair start was
Le dors; but
Lavuton Nov.
27. om beterged to him. I said, the opium-trade-in, that the room
been appointed in Icon Duke; tour Cotmal QzUDEA,Coy day, occupied the premier position till the made, the representativos of the Dotached the part of the Shamiuck's crow that bont was concerned in the matter, and it seemed man should occu
transparent a nature Commissioners - have acted as asort of interpreter'in the Inniskilling Fusiliers; H
Esq
ho merely HOLTIUS,
but those whose Ireland. Committee:-T
matter, but it appeared that the rooms were to
indemonyon
a little obscured by Loppy has confessed to having murder leased by
1 by him, and that, Doyle, mcording man), EL.
ed Mr to France's statement,
thair pickou
and also Lieutenant Roper, having been
the Peking Gazette Royal Engineers, at Chatham and insensible
to hospital, the taken
the former room which ha had formerly tonanted, was of the 3rd instant, praying that the anri of
Local allowed to
or Akim Bog, Chinese girls come lensed by Franco
to succeed to from Clanton to take part in the Chinese of Yarkand, may be
This boy's
father celebrations. In giving his evidence this his father's titles
remained steadfastly loyal had his hand at his witness, who
mouth,
pears to have
Emperor of China throughout the the it away, was told by his. Lordship to tako and not to
on the side of the
troops he was doing.
Imperial His Lordship then told fought on
during the
the rebellion in the
TIK (Chair; finish, winning by half a length, the Squadron showing well up al first, and was landed in front by about half a length
HYNES Bars Busiliers: Lieut. BALLISTON, DE CLOUTH; 3. A. BENNETT, Royal Inniskilling R.N.; H. H. THIPP, Esq.; A. P. MOEWEN, R. Cooke, Esq.; E. Beart, Esq.; B. (Hon, Secretary); H. R.
Esq
K.
LEICHHon. Trenurer). Соомов, Нес
Judges. P. MOETEN, Esq., R.N., and R. LYALL, Esq.
Umpires and Starters Rowing,W. HYMES, Esq., E. L. WoonIN, Esq. Yachts, - BEART, Esq. Opun Sailing Boats, E. BURNIE, Esq.
Judge of Sailing Races:--Captain J. JONES, R.N.
SECOND DAY,
"Saturday, 24th Decembery-1691- The weather to-day was much more favorable for aquatic sports, the sun shin- ning out brightly and the wind, though keen at first was not such as to came in. convenience, and the rowing throughout was decidedly good. The attendance on the grand stand was however na meagre as it well could bo At no time during the afternoon was there anything like fair representation of the elite of the colony present. Fostivites are crowding upon us from all sources and no doubt these militated against the ladies turning out in any numbers. His Excellency, the Governor, and Lady Hanncesy were present during a short period, but the countor attraction of a dance on board the French fagship Themis totally prevented, a gather ing at all.worthy of the competitore or of the liberal provisions made by the Com- mittee. The stand was erected at consi- derable cost and tiffin provided for about
a couple of hundred, but not more than a
i
Avon umaking a bad third, Ting, 8.45.
SECOND RAD-International Race. "Chal lenge. Cup, with présentation prize giyan by the Merchants and Steam Navigation Companies of Hongkong. For Four-Dared Canton Cutters. Dis tanou, Ore Mile. This Cup to be won two consecutive years before being finally hold. Entrance, 810. Station No. 1--Rosé, Black and Light bico. Bow, Mr T. F. Fisher,...10st. 7ib. No. 2, Mr A. B. Tonkina,, 10st. 101b, No. 3, Mr J. Hughes.11st. 0lb. Stroke, Mr J. A. Banspean,....11st. Cox., Mr H. W. Sampson,... 9st Sib. Station No.-Shamrock, White, Green Shanrock.
b.
Bow Mr C. J. L. Davidson, 10st. 10. No. 2, Mr C. Holliday,
13st 31b,
No. 3, Mr A. K. Travere,...13st 51h. Stroke, Mr J. A. Bennett,.....11st. 5lb. Cox, Mr G. A. Caldwoll,... Sat. Blb, This event caused considerable excite- ment, and was by far the beat rowed race
of the day's proceedings, the winning boat covering the ground in a shorter time than any other boat in the Regatta, Starting wall together, the English bont quietly drew away from theis opponents, and al- though the Irish boat was pulled in a vigor-- bus mauer, and with a much cleaner stroke, the Englishmen sustained their pace and came in first by five or six lengths, The trophy is therefore not carried off yet, but merely changes hands, as the Irish boat took first position last year. Time, 6.55.
throughout the race an expenditure of sinów and muscle was most apparont; the Vector Emanuels and Darings however had to give way to superior power and their chango of success grow gradually iure limited, the Inconstants following suit. The Iron Dukes took the lead, with tho Palos and Bacchante- fighting hard for second place, and the nich was made hot work of, the Iron Duke's winning by three lengths; a half only between the Bacchantes arid Ameri- cana-Tune, 87 minutes.
·
SIXTH RAUE-For Pair-Cared Ontrigged Gige. Cup presunted by Victoria Recreation Clab. Distance, Une Milo. Entrance, 85, Winner of Ladies' Purso excluded.
Station No. 1.--Conch, Black and Light-
blue.
Sath.
h.
Hunt
Time, 9.57, which was capital work for the distanco,
SANING RACE. For All Open Boats, Chinese excluded. Entrance, 32 First Prize, 820; Second, 810. Station No. MrJ H. Smith's Tay.
No. 2.Mr J. Lowe's Nellie. No. 3. Do. Robin.
"
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28
No. 4-Mr Lightwood's Typhoon,
No. 1. Station No. 6-Mr Vincent's Spartan,
No. 2
up
to
to
glad that
60
policy with
of
the influed to thin!
pochapa
ardour. appears in
vinlent storm has raged along the Eng- lish coast during the last forty-eight hours. Many wreaks have been roported.
Quarantine has been established in Spain for arrivals from the Red Sea.
Nov. 27. Baron Courcel has been
French Ainbassador at Berlin.
and a bo stand and mutter in the manner whole of the troubles in Kashgar having Nov, 27. Lord Hartington
Long
No. 5.-Mr Vincent's Spartan, Franco that he had no right to evict Doyle wing captured by the North-west, std speaking yesterday at Blackbarn, ridiculo
the romarks made by Lord. Salisbury at in the way he did, and said, "upposing you ago as 1884. He was kept for many weary Newcastle respecting the Afghan policy of had been taken to hospital insen
insensible, and
Station No. 7.-H. M.S. Inconstant's Cut
...
tor.
.
Police Intelligence. (Before Frederick Stewart, Esq.) Saturday, Dec. 24.
ATTEMPTING TO STEAL A GOED BANGLE,
the Government on the 12th of last 1 His Lordship said that the pality of Go- verament was, to mako Afghanistan strong and free and united, and in this it had been succoseful. Ile
I tu
of affairs in connection with the Ningress and inexhaustible.
pirate. Some fow
Bin
the mysterious Herance o
we mentioned of, some
Nov. 28.-Lefroy is supposed to
powder, which it was supposed had been bo comected with a third murder, that of taken and given to the pirate at Ningpo, Clarke at Liverpool.
London, Dec. 1-The Austrian troops who was then known to be shorte
tjof summu
tion. The Tautui had issued a circular to have been defeated by the insurgents, with the foreign consuls, which was evidently a loss of twenty ki lod.
London, Nov. 30-Parliament is sum produced Rap: this” circumstance, and the
evi.
after being discharged you enme back and youre a close prisoner, and finally executed found your
room occupied by Chinose girls, by command of Yakub Beg. The Emperor which gave his family a grant of T1s. 1,100 at the how would yixi like that." Station No. R-11.M.S. Incontent Gig.
appre-time, and an application is now made this Franco replied that he would not No.9 is
LaunchGate it, and further on His Lordship his titles may desconi te his son, who has
of Ireland-stifteted that the situation No. 10.
Buerkante's Gig.
causes great anxiety, and is calculated said that if bo was exercising so extensive eines arrived at his majority, -- No. 11.-Ship Esmeralda's Cutter.
inspire the greatest disappoint- (Vourier.). territorial powers he was the man that The case was 'ad- The boats got away well together, with a should be pursued.
The Mixed Court was engaged the whole ment and disatisfaction. Outrages were westerly breeze, at 1'30; Baschante's gig, journal to admit of professional evidence of yesterday (19))in a prolinonary investiga vife and the exercise of legal rights of pro- tion of a case of guarsowder rubbery, which is ment would however consigne to act with is difficult and dangerous. Govern being heard.. Bow, Mr J. L. Hughes, lat. Olb.
somewhat poeuliar, considering the position ent Stroke, Mr J. A. Sampson,...list. b. however, losing a low minutes in starting. Cox., Mr H. W. Sampaop,.. est. As on the previous day, the Inconstant's Station No. 3.-Alpendre, White and launch and cutter kept, the lead, showing
Bow,
Mr H. McL. Young11at the others the way to the first work boat. Stroke, Mr J. A, Bennett.11st. 5. Nearing the mark boat the other boats drow Co, Mr G. A. Caldwell, Sat 61, welf up, and four or five of them rounded the mark almost together, The Tay, with
Ho Apak, was brought up on a charge of Station, No. 3-ark, Black and Red.
Bow Mr A. E. Angier,... st. b. Stroke, Mr. Fihar, 10stene skilful handling, got round first at stealing a gold bangle, value 836, from Ip
Get. elb. 24-25, inllowed by the Inconstant's launch Apak, on the 23nd inst; in Wing-lok Streetetive authorities both here and in Ningpo moned to meet for the dispatch of business Cox, Mr H. Hell,
Ip Apak, a Bistumonger,
said that while he were anxious to restrain the sale of gun-on February 7th
So Tho cleation agents of this Ningg and Sparten No. 1, ten seconds later. Five was taking part in carrying the dragon in powder or armas on account of this
cclesfield and Sandwich have been Cardinal Red.
Bow, Mr A, J. Murray,...10st. 10lb. seconds later the Invonstant's cutter (which," the fishmongers' procession some one at piente. Last week 10 koga of gamowdersontoticed to nine months and six montia
terapted to sna
snatch the bangle from his art wer
were abstractel freina
A darga-boat by Stroke, Mr W. S. Levetlo......10st. B. as-yesterday, was sailed by the Captain) but was preventel frum deing this by 'it dently more than one man, and it is surmised imprisonment respectively for bribery,
London, Nov. Further arrests have Cox, Mr Farquhar,
He that the powder was taken for the pure been made in Ireland, including Mr Killen. Two hosts put in an appearance to on-rounded the mark, with a good whole sail being attached to his arm by a string.
defendant was the person. of being sent to Kwang-king Michael Boyton Ins boen released. Rioting test this race, but the Alpendre allowed the breeze, for the second mark boat, which could not Ramasammy, a master at the may be a fact, or it may not: but the co-
Svenderam Lark, to go over the courge itself. The pacentally had been incored but Wanchai Government School, while looking cumstances attending
robbery, seem to give confirmation to the bangle," THIRD RACE-For House Bost Gige start being made, the Alpendre pulled a couple of ships" lengths of Chung Huat the procession heard a cry of "ate theore that the len, kegs were abstracted by throughout the west and south of Ireland.
He nu to the spot and seized Point. Midway between the first and
· of men, without violence, for a man whom some person pointed out. gangs Mile. Entrance, I. First Priza, stroke or two, and then unaccountably, per second wark boats the wind foll light, com- Defendant was not the man he handed object. nanged. The facts of the case are
European P. C., but witness had simple. Last week a over to a European ing chiclly from the North-west. At one
Tho cargo 2,500 barrels of gunpowder. time, however, it was so variable that the sean defondant before this time snatch at to a foreign firm shipped on board about
the hangle in Court
Donald McDonald, P. C. 84 apprchend boat thus laden was anchored in the Sco-
in the chow Creek, and did not burn or show sayacks on Prince Bistarak, who SEVENTH RACE-To be rowed in or boats were fairly in the doloruma, and it
6-Oared Royal Naval Gigs or Whalera, Appeared uncertain from what direction ited defendant, whom he found
the crew slupt,) samms thieves huko upon custody of some Chinese, belonging to the light. During the night (presumably while
Defendant said he went to witness the the gangway, opened the latch and procession and saw some poplu fighting and carried away teu kegs of gunpowder. scized him and he fell down. He had no proprietors of the cargo boat, and they in with complainant's party, when sothe one is lowdah reported the robbery to the their zum incda report of the inatter to the enployment at present.
Sentence of four months' imprisonment commissioner of Oustoms. The latter per- sonage wrote allicially to the Tantai on the with hard labour was imposed.
subject, who instructed Mos and Chen to investigate the matter. These two officials, with the British Assessor, sit as a Court of in this matter. The first inquiry yesterday
it,
pulled by Chinamen. Distance, One' $15; Second, $5 Winner of Sixth Race on Grat duy excluded. Time for few availed themarives of the accommoda-
Qars,-6 seconds per Oar. tion, and if this could by any possibi- Station No H. M.S. Victor Emanud, lity have been foreseen the heavy expendi-Commodore's Galley, Commodore's Broad
Pondant,
ture on account of creature comforta so
Station No. 2-Commissariat Boat, Scorpion, Blue and White Fing.
Station No. 3-Commissariat" Hort; Coministrit, Blue and White Flag.
Station No. 4-Police Beat, Zalu, Blue, White, Red and Yellow.
liberally provided and not made use of raight have been avoided. It is no doubt discouraging in the highest degree to all concerned that the efforts seem to have been so little appreciated, and we under- Three boats appeared at the starting aland wo have seen the last Grand Staad point to contest this race, and the native at Kowloon, which could mors truly Grawa put forth an' caorgy in their efforts grand futuro, which was not observed in the European ba, characterised as The several races on this day's pro-
races. Great difficulty was experienced in gramme produced much interest, and getting them into position, but latterly a each of them brought out the powers splondid start was effected. The Scorpim of the several rows to their full was not permitted to enter on account of est abilitice,
The "International Chal- gaining the sixth rasc on the previous day. lenge Cup" brought only two competing The Commodore's galley did not turn up, crowa, English and Irish, and as this oup but the Cafewayo, manned by a police crew, has to be, wón two years in succession by | occupied the former boat's place. The race the same nationality before they can lay between the Commissariat and Zulu brally claim it, Ireland had to hand the whole way, the Cetewejo being left be- over the trophy to the English team, who hind fimmediately after starting. Keeping wrested the honour from the Shamrock, and cinsely and pluckily together, the Commis- the cup will remain in possession of the ariat and Zrdu tested much other's abilities Mossra Bampson for twelve months with vary stiffly. The reault decided the race in the hope, on their part, that England favour of the Commisariat by about a may not year again wit and thus ho length and a half. able to retain permanently the coveted! honour. In the saventh 200, to be row. ed in & or G-cared Royal Naval Gigs or Whalers, by officers of Hor Majesty's Fleet, six Bosts placed themselves under the orders of the starter, three from the Bacchante- in one of which H. R. H. Prince George acted as soxswain-and one each from the Iron Duke, the Cleopatra, and the Curyafort, Appended below we give the names of the crews with the exception of that of the Caryfort, which was late in her arrival at the starters boat.
Prince Albert Victor was present and witnessed this race from a #beam launch, but with this exception nei ther the Royal Princes nor their brother officers of the Squadron had much oppor- tunity of witnessing the ragatta.
On the conclusion of the races the various prize winners, accompanied by their friends, proceeded to the Grand Stand, in the Secretary's launch, where the Chairman, Mr Jackson, presented the several prizes, expressing his regret that there were
ládios there to make the presentations. Dr
Focura Rao
American Cup. To be
Distance,
rowed in Canton Fours. One Milo. Eutrazov, $10. Station No. 1-Shamrock, White, Red and
Groen.
Bow,
Mr.C. J. L. Davidson, 10st. 10lbs. No. 2, Mr O. Holliday,.....19st. 3lbs No. 3, Mr H. McLa Young, 11at iba Stroke, Mr J. A. Bennett, ...11st. Biba. Cox, Mr G. 4. Caldwell,... 8st. 8ibs. Station No. 2-Rose, Cardinal Red.
Bow, Mr A. J. Murray,...10st. 10lbs. No. 2, Mr S. Lane,...................................10sé. 10lbs. No. 3, Mr O E. Ruok, ........12st, 4iba. Strcke, Mr W. S. Levett, 10st. 8ba Cox, Mr H. & Angier,... 9st. 3lbs, Station Na 3-Thistle, Dark-blue,
No. 2, Mr J. L. Armitage, 10st. 10lbs.
witted the Lark to gain the prive by row- ing over the course.»
SWOLLT
by Officera of H-M. Flest in har-seemed to be blowing. Here the Incotexercion, and who were using him roughly, bour. Cup presented by the Victoria Recrnation Clnb. Time for Oars,--G seconda por Dar
2.
Station No. L-HM.S. Buchante's 5
oured Gig.
Lieut. A. C. Sinpth, R.M.L.I., Stroke. Sub-Licut. C. H. H. Moore, R. NA Lieut. C. H. Adair, E.N. Mr R. E. Wanyes, R., Lieut. C. W. W. Ingram, R.N. Rt. Hon. Lori Francis G. G. Osborne,
IN.,. Coxswain: Station No.-H. M. S. Cleopatra's, 5-cared Gig,
"
Lieut. A..C. Catry, R. N. Stroke. Mr T. 8. Guy, B.N Mr A. E. G. Meir, R. N. Staff Surgeon W. H. Stewart, R.N. Lieut. L. D. Sampson, R.N
Mr E, C. P. Cooper, R. N., Coxswain. Station, No. 3.-H. M. S. Iron Duke's,
B-oared Whaler
Liout. O. H. P. Jones, R.N., Stroke. “ Rav. F. C. Stebbing, B. A., RN. Mr A, C. Lowry, K.N. Mr C. J. T. Dartner, R. N. Mr A. P. Ethelston, R.N. Mr E. C. Hogy, R.N., Coxswain. Station No. 4-H.M.S. Baccante, cared Whaler
stand's launch housed topmast and took in gall, allowing the lighter boats to pass her. The Typhom and Spartan No. rapidly shot ahead, and the brace freshening, there was a pretty race "be- tween these two busta; the Incumstant's etter, taking advantage of this brocze, over. hauled the Typhoon and arounied, socond
place, in rounding the second mark boat. Spartan No. 1 rounded at 3.45, Fuconstant's cuttar, at 3.46.10, the Typhoon at 3.48.30, and Inconstant's launch at 3.61. For the boals that went to the South of Stone. outter's Island it was a deal beat up, whil those who kept to the northward had the wind more in their favour. Spartan No. 1
ا.
GAMBLING,
Twenty Chinese were charged with gum. bling,
The
:
this
gunpowder
lius taken place at Hruff, Cannty Lunerick,
Refusals to pay rents are becoming general Dec. 1.-The Irish Convention London, the
la commenced its sitting at Chicago; 7,000 delegates were present. beat belonging
Berlin, Nov., 30.-Debates of an acri- inoxious character-are daily taking place in The oxtrome Radicala mizda
that their desertion and hostility. Sen him into the arms of the Coritro.
took
intended to appoint a Prussia Minis....
dondon, Due. The Daily tor to the Vatican.
shes a tologram stating the News pub. threatened to close the European post offices in Constantinople.
It is offleially announced that Lefroy hat retracted his confession respecting the murder of Lieut. Repor
Berlin, Dec. 1-The Gorman Parliament has rejected the
warmly advocating Inspector Themaon, testifled to going to witness examined was a foreigner in the spite of Prince Economic Council Bill in
Paris, Dec. 1-The Chamber of I
of Doputien 63 Second Street last night, and finding the employ of the proprietors of the cargo-beat, prisoners gambling there on his appear who produced a plan of the cargo-bont, has pissed a bill for military, expenditure anoe they at once made a rush for the The second witness was a watchiman is
in Tunis. In a spooch by M. Gambettay windows, by which several of them escapeil, said that he knew the boat containe
e referred to the benefits of Europeni Counting sticks, a counting board, zealos, 2,500 kegs of powder on the night
tha and dice were found on the premises.
rubbery.
The crew consisted of on control in Egypt as being tarotable ta
control 1 Tauis. Barly the follow cards, he defendant was fined 8100, or lowdah and four men
similar six months in risent with hard labor; ing morning one of the crew reputted
at Aberdeen of delegates repra the second, third, fourth and seventh wer the robbery to the witness. The lowdal Feston Doc.. 2.-A tasting was hold fined $40 anch, Tour, nonths; the pe доровой
that the four inca composing the souting 10,000 Scotch farmers, at which the was the first to pass the winning markandas 18h, six weeks in gul crow/ were cloyed by him on the night reform of the Sonich Land Laws was de
manded they and
all took great with hard lalu. The money was ordered of the robbery
cargo-boat. They couk! not tall from what direction the thieves one. The Court re- marked that as the gangway was a strong one, and the kegs of gunpowder were too heavy for one person to eary off, there must have been soveral robbers engaged in abstracting and taking of the powder. 1 was strange too that none of the crow heard. of the removal of the gunpowder. As the matter was airimportant one, it was necess- ary to submit it to a thorough investigation, and accordingly three native ushers and one of the Municipal Detectives were sent to enquire minutely into the affair and detect the offenders.
but as she hai grazed the frat mark best
Constantinople, Dao. 1.--M7 Bourke, on
in rounding, a protest has been lodged i to be confiscated, and $10 was to go to the care of the bout which wis next to antesbehalf of bon:höldora, ha invoked the suƐD:
gainst her. Ma Smith's Toy nd the In- constant's gig, which came in cond and thúzd respostivaly. had passer to the v. northward of Stonecutter's Island, a courao which is not id down in the chart for the race; and objection was sherefore lodged against their being swart, ed the prizes. Typhoon (which came lurth) and Inconstant's cutter, the fiftli bot--both of which had followed the course laid down in the chart-have therefore mole à claim for the first and second prizal. Epartan Lieut. the Hon. A. G. Cuizon Howe, R.N.No. 2 coming in upon this arrangement for third place. Altogether this was a most
Mr G. W. Hillyarl, R.N., Stroke. Mr A. H. Limpus, R. N. Mr W. B. Bassol, R. N. Mr. H. E. Thomas, R.N. Mr A. H. Christinu, R.N. Hon. 6. A. Hardinge, R.N., Coxswain. Station No. 5.-H.M.S. Bacchanie's b.. cared whaler.
Lieut. H. Roxby, R.N., stroke.
Sab.-Lieut. F. B. Henderson, R.N. Lieut. A.M. Farquhar, R.N.
Sub.-Lient. E. K. Le Marchant, R.N.
informer.
(Before II. E. Wodehouse, Esj.) ★
ONE YOUR IN THE STOCKS. Li“ Atuk, was sentenced to one hour's detention in the stacks at the Naval Yard, for stealing a copper ring from that place yesterday afternoon.
STRKET WATOHMAN TO'GAMBLERS,
1
HANKOW.
Wong Hing-wong was observed this morning, by Inspector Adam, running along dress Street to the corner of Millar Lane, where defendant conversed with another man, and at the same time pointed
Telephones are to be started here forth- towards witness The Juspector then went
corner of Miller Lane, and just got with, and I suppose by next tea-season sach there in time to see a crowd of gambiers Hong will be provided with one. Applies
to the
13th Dec,
port of the British Government against Russian pretensions.
London, Deo. 4The body of the last Earl Crawford has been stokon from tha Maasoloum at Don Echt, Abenken ? it is pod with the object of obtaining a
ransqu
New York, Dec. 3.At the Chicago (Irish) Convention the two factions here been reconciled and adopted resolutions in Tavor of a rinnal Government in Ireland and endorsed the manifesto urging tenants
to
no rent.
Vrana, Deo. 4.Considerable tension having oxisted between Austria and Bou- mania respecting the navigation of the the Austrian Government have Danubo, ordered the suspension of
diplomatic rela tions pending an Kailuaky Korospaták.
investigation
took different courses, as the above descrip- dispersing. Although in plain clothes the tion has been already uiade to the Municipaldon, Dec. 6. Count
H. R. II. Prince George of Wales, Cox-eonly contested race; and though the boat
srain.
onred whaler,
Station No. 6-H... Chryfort's 5tion will show, the time at which each of them got home was very close upon the Nange of crew not known. This race brought forward no less than other. We give the time that each boat
Bow, Mr M. Goodrich, 10st. 8lbsgix crows from H.M.'s Navy, among them Passed the winning flag, leaving the Jugen No. 3, Mr T. F. Fisher, 10st. 71bs being a crew from HM.S. Barchant, with to settle the respective claims of each -— Stroke, Mr A. Denison,1ls 4lba. Prince George. as coxswain. The six boats
Mr H Hall,...
gut of fairly even, bot Prince George's Station No. 4-Lee, Black and Light-blue. but soon abot ahead and by really good
Mr A. B. Tomkins,...10st. 101be.
Cox,
Bow,
dst. 6lbs.
No. 2; Mr R. K. Leigh 10st. 10lbs, rowing kept its position the whole way No. 3, Mr J. I. Hughes,...11st. Olbs.coming in victorious by two lengths: No. 4 Stroke, Mr J. A. Sampson....11st. lbs.
Cox, Mr H. W.. Sampson,...9st. Gibs. boat being second, about half-a-length be
Inspector was well known to the gamblers. Council for permission to make a pioneer
Defendant was committed to prison for line. fourteen days with hard labour.
LARCENY.
The Russian Amatuur Theatricals cor off to-night. A friend who was at the Dress Rehearsal says they will be excelent, V Ayan was charged with stealing from na indeed they always are. the person of Yun Lan Choi, a' Chinese Mr Hosis bus left for Chungking per girl,
Complainant when the steaner, and a Me Brown from your part boligle. theft was committed was standing looking has gone in the annic direction in a hou at the Chiness procession. The prisoner boat, in which he hopes to be able to. swatched the bangle of her wrist, handed navigate the Upper Yangtaza... D.
·Spartan No. 13.51.10 3.62.85 Smith's Tay Inconstant's dig. 3.07.40 Typhoon....... 3.59.0 Inconstant's cattur... 4 0.0 Spartan No. 24. 3:35 Inconstant's launch... 4.10.0
it
The launch was, however, unfortunte
A good start was affected, the whole of hind: Na boat, third the other writing enough to foul the winning boat as she the boats getting away at the report of the rather turdily.
Cloath made the presentation of the German Sidor, Leek having the slightest advantage Oup. The prizewinners replied in a few suit-Possible by a strong vigorong stroka. When able words, and votes of thanks to the Chair, about a quarter of the distance had been" man, Secretary and Committee were ra. covered, the Thistle suddenly and without sponded to in a very hearty manner. any apparent reason came to a dead stop. The following programme was performed With the other throo boats on axellent rage vas pulled, although the Shamrock'i
passed
Eront RACE.Mombers Cup Dr Your Racz For All Yachts. Entranes
sented by Members of the Victoria Recreation Club. For Four-Oared Cau
$5. Sended Handicap. Cap presented by the Victoria Recreation Club, value $50. Second Prize, 820 (il four yachts Party
during the afternoon by the Band of thehance was at an early period reduced to No. 3, Mr J. I Hughes,.....11st. Olb. f Iris, 2 tone, Blue, White Ball.
Boyal Inniskilling Fusiliers OVERTORS, SELLUTION, VAAR
Souvenia Sol
to
A
another man, and insediately bolted. Netos. Complainant at once ran after him, and owing to the tow he was easily arrested.
He had been twice in gaol previously.
His Worship sentenced him to aix months' imprisonment with hard labour.
two cases of theft from the
a person were tried, and in both justanees, the pri coners were convicted and sentenced rather heavily, one gotting six months, and the other three, both with hard laborz.
Caina.
SHANGHAL
(N.-C. "Daily News)
NEWS BY THE FRENCH MAIL
The M. M. Co.'s steamer (cus, Captain G. Rapatel, from Matailles 15th ultime, with the London mail of the 11th Now, ar
rived shortly afternoon to-day.
io receiving Mr Sak
is offcially su
nounced that the appointnient of Mr Fendall
is Lieut. Govomor of Natal has been san-
selled, and that the Government will accede to the wishes of the Natal Legislative Couricil and appoint a Governor instead of a Lieut Governor.
Bombay, Dec. 5 Bombay Grutte special telegram says that it is reported that the Crown will be asked to appoint Si Theophilus Shepstone Governor of Natal, and that Government have decided to ro-
consider Mr Sandall's appointment. Johns Deser
has boon appointed Chief of Zululand, London, Dec. 2.--Bank Shares — Oriental Bank
Chartered Bank
Chartered Mercantile Bank H'kong & Shanghai Bank
£48
105
London, Dec. 5. A pinnace of E. M. S. London attacked a slave dhow off Zanz- bar on the 3rd inat Captains Brownrigg and four of his men were killed, and the dhow escaped.
Colombo, Deo. 6-We are gratified to learn that the present eminently sensible and unpretentious Government of India have decided to reduce the charges for telegrams from the Ist Jamairy next
language,
friended
ton Cutters. Distance, Ona-mile-and-
THE KING TRICK.
TELEGRAPHIC SUMMARY: a-half Entrance, $10. Winner of
Chan Asing was convicted of swindling
(From Indian Bizchungra.:) The Chairman's Cup" excluded
London, Nov, 16.-The Official Gazette Station No. 1.Mr Grote's Cutter Muris, Li Asau. Several cases of a similar de-
scription have been reported hitely. The published's Royal Warrant transferring to Station No. 1-Leek, Black and Light-blue.
Row, Mr F. Gamble, 10st. Olb. 20 tons, Name in Burges,
Station No. 2-Mr A. O. More's Cutter conspirator pretends to pick up a ring from the unemployed supernumerary list all de No. 2, Mr A. B. Tomkins,....10st. 10lb.
the ground, and represents it to the nearest nerals age 62, and Lieutenant-Generals Press message is defined to be a miestagu Station No. 3. Mr T 1 Bowlers Sloop dupe as being gold. The victim of course aged 67 or unemployed from five to seven written in ordinary English nil After passing the Coal Sheds Samp
Stroke, Mr J. A. Sampson, 11st. 9lb
advances a certain sum of money on it, but year, and Colonels aged 50 to 50 another dressed only to to Banditon Streiche" Suppe
to the Coz., Mc H W. Sampson... 0.4. Olb. Sta Drift, & tons, Blue, Red Cross.
wn-broker, is informed Royal Warrant pawn
Buch the rogulates Station No. 4.-Mr H. Dickie's Cutter on going to
jeaw. promotion of for publication in Beatrice de Tendi” Billini, sen put on more power, and calling on his
Station No. 2-Thistle, Dark-blue.
Red Arisi, 13 tons, Fellow, 18t. Andrew's
that the article is almost valueless. The officers of the Indian army on the fixed paper or newspapers. The message manat At the Ferry". F. Godfreymes showed that they were well in hand Row, Mr M. Goodrich, 10. 81. Cross.
complainant on this occasion advanced 85. establishment. The general officers, in- be one of manifestly public Interest and SELECTION, Pinafore F. Godfre and had plenty of rowing still loft in thêm, No. 2. Mr.C. W. Richards,...10st 8lb,
Wollenfel
Station No. 6-Mr H. J. H. Tripp's
There were two previous convictions chiding staff corps, will be 4 Generals and must contain no commercial news of any No. 3, Mr J. B. Cameron, 1st 10 Cutter Sex Lark 7 tone, Brille and
kind. All rules and regulations that Major-C Bine and White against the prisoner, and he was committed 38
-Generala. and author, coxamain steered an excellent
for trial at the Criminal Sesgou
↑ Woallington, Novel Präsident Artrtrta adinary meninges PP3 Tank Stroke, bir A. Denison,laka. Stripes. course; in contrast to that of the Hose, who Co., Mr H. Bail, Ust. 61b.
—Mr CV. Smith's Cutter- Station No. 6-
Sackville Weat, the new Pruss messages except as regards the British minister at Washington, on the eyes. In a Press message four times LA FIRST RACE-For Giga pulled by Euro seemed to have confused ideas as to how he Station No. Rose, Cardinal Red.
Wave, 21 tone, Blue, White Stur. pean Non-Commissioned Officers and
casion of his presenting his credentials, said many words are allowed for the me Row, MT. R. Fisher10st. 7ib. Station No. 7.Mr W. II. Forbos Cutter
his would do his utmost to increase the harsoy de in private mosange; and the Men of any Regiment or Corps in us to go and got exceedingly wide of his
No. 2, Me S. LADO,... 10st. 101b. Naomi, 30 tons, White and Blue Triangles.
charges will be Urgent Rupees for at present
teent existing be the first 52 werds, and 4 annue for every Garrison, or by European Members of original position, the morts of her orew
Today and goodwill at No. 3, Mt O, E. Back,12 4lb. Station No. 8.-Mr Carrow's Cutter Pi the Police Force. Distance, One Milo failed to take muru tlian second place. The
tween England and Anierice Stroke, Mr W. S. Levelt,10st alb.nafors, 13 tons, Red, White Cross.
Pantur. 16.-M. Gambetta in his additional words Ordinary-1 Hupes Entranos, 81 Firut. Friss, 815; }
Ou Mr H. E. Angler, at 3b Station No. 8-Mr Leatherbarrow's Cut- Eccond, K., Wines of Second Rsce gap red as the Leck shot past the mATX
"Country people say that never was du to radnal reforms, the extension of for every additional 4 words. Deferred on frst day, and Outrigged: Bosts about half a length in front of her only Station No. 4-Bhamrock, Walte, Red Bash, ter Sunbeam, 7 tona, White, Red Cross.
atinas for the first 13 words and 1 Row Mr A.J. Murray, 10at 10th The course was the same as that for ves much ground gown with poppy, before. In of us at home and abroad.ration anna for every additional words. opponent, and the struggle between the two
No. 2, Mr. J. L. Armitage, 108lb terday's raco-viz., To Cow-e-chow, Chung Manchuria, Shenal and hang the yield of peace at No 3, Mi H. McL Young list, Jib
wires to the detriment Stroke, Bir J. A. Bannett,dish bib Hu Flagship, Regatta Bey, back to Flag next year will be of unprecedented extent. London, Nov. 16-Mr. W. J. Sendai, order to prevent any currenpandent mo
And In this
province, Chibli, the growth sadistant secretary of the local Government molining the
of other newspapers, the maxnum luait Lientenant Ons, Mr G. A. Caldwell de Blb salp once round, or day 14 milles. The will be indead great There is no longer Board, bas bow appointed
of
is 600
600 words. Press mes length of Natal if England at our only... we Of the four bosts entered for Members wind at starting was moderate from about any restriction on the crop, and as it
bs accepted for transinlesion Furrs Ricz-For Men of Way's Cutters Cup the Lee was exclusked through being north-east; and Nooms, driel, and Wave greater than can be got from
Bir Evelyn eight time
Wood returns England during the working honts of the Telegraph end of December. om cereals, or
Prese First Prize, 320 Second, $10. No the winner of the Chairman's Cup" yes were first at the Cow-o-Chow mark. After
greater than can be got from farmers. Petersburg, Nov. 20—An attehipt has / Offles at the station of origin,
to #09#spaners borday, and when the others inue to the this the wind was baffing, and the fleet have no scruples shout the industry. The Teterovide of the Minister of the Interior tho names of which have been registered Station No. 1-1 8. Tron Take's 14 start, H. Sampion was substituted for siraggled considerably. Upon opening the crop, however, has well consequences, an
Telegraphs, in whom Tested the power started at 11 minutes past one. Cross
Dared Cattor, White Flag, Red St. George's Harry Hall as coxswain, the latter having seated handicap, the Judge found that the ground is impoverished so much that, malas it le said he was instigated to commit the in the office of the Director Gener
keavily mannred, it becomes almost sterile.
Es still open, and there are na Constantinople, Nov. 20-Fighting fusing the concesion in any particular There were only three entries for it, the Station No 2-H.MS. Victor Ema had only slight experience in that capacity, Pinafore was the winner of the cup given a wet po sgns of clrsure by 100 golag on between Austrian troops and mad on suficient groun), or of withdrawing
de baing disqualified on account of wine 12 gaped Custer, Commodore's Broad and the crew not yet scoring a win were test prize, and, that the
It is, pochure, sourely necessary to pass Insurgents in the Calbero district the it after it has been granted, should be have sing the second roo yesterday, and that Baparato & Popatra's loveared Cut vidently beat on being credited with winner of the second prize. The Sundeen any comment upon the increased cultiva latter refusing actrice in the Austrian Ariny reason to believe that the cuditions are in Cetersys being thrown out on 800gpat of Blue Flag,
tion of the poppy in Chihli, spokon of by a which the Artan Government aro Low any way infringed, Annors. A good start was
but the also took third place,
Biation No Polise Boat, Chewy, was one of the best contented in the meet Blus, White and Yellow.
Btation No. 2-Royal Artillery, Genner, ing. Tima, 648 minutes-> Blue
Station Mo. &-Police Bost, Glas,
Blae Pundant.
Station No. Police Boat, Awn, Blue
and White Pendant,20
Station No Police Boat, Zuise, Blue, White, Red and Yellow
This race
Distance, One Mile trance, $1.
time allowed for Oars.
theve was the
A Correspondent writes to us as followmo issted to-day states that his sim for the first 32 words and TWO BEJAS
from Tiantsin, under date of 9th instant |---|
Governor
TRESEAZOS