No. 6737-FEBRUARY 28, 1885.|
Consulats at Hankow, China, was the obean City Press saga-Tho senior living ject of their assault.
A SPECIAL telegram to the Ceylon Observer, dated Madras, 6th February, states that Don Carlos, the Duke and Duchess of Mecklenburg Sahworin, and the Prints of Lucingo, who have bear paying a Lying visit to India, would go on to Colombe in
and the Far East, and would. probably come on by the following P. & O. or French mail #teamor.
PRIVATE Napper, of the Buffa, raccived on Thursday last (che 24th) what our Police report described as a severe sentanco. At first glance it was apparent that Mr Wod house, the Police Magistrate, had passed the sentence referred to as a warning to Boldiers generally-atho military, he doubt less argued, ought to help to maintain or- der, as they ought to be specially dealt with
when they break the law. Thers is reason
It is
vessels
We hear that the German corvette Joy is on her way South, her destination proba bly, being the South African Coast, also said that one or more of the now on the African Station may find their way up here. A hame paper mys
The Gorman Squadron of the West Coast
THE CHINA MAIL
bo
avoided. It is calculated that a forse of
af Africa is to be considerably increased. A our paper thus discourses on the ex- The Bismarck, Olga, and Adler will remain for the present at the Cameroons, the ddler tradition of criminais to China:-In view afterwards returning to fetch fresh stares of the constant and irritating obstacles fa- and to sanvoy the captured chiots to Glad terposed by the Government of Hongkong woany as hostages. Further, the ironclad Friedrich Carl, with guns
of twenty-one to the extradition of fugitivo criminals
G. E.- Noble, Esq.; A. Coxon, Esq.; C. P. Innda down, in 2min. 194sce. A detormined Chatur, Ear.; J. Grant, Esq.
struggle took place for second honours ba. Borary Treasurer.-J. Thurburn, Esq. twcon Airbassador and Whitechapel, which Clerk of the Course.-H., J. H. Tripp, [undud in favour of the former by a neck, Eng.
4.-MATCH RACE, to be ridden by the Starters and the Clerk of the Course. Half milo.
of the start, but before the Black Rock was
from the other and a dead heat between them was the consequence. Time in 20sec.
121a....2
12lba....3
half year has not been without its ro THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE verses, and the losses we have had to pm-
COMPANY, LIMITED. vido for have been heavier than usual. Our chiof source of loss has been in con-
The sixteenth ordinary meeting of the section with the failure of our Java agents, shareholders in the Hooghay Fire Insur- Mesera. Martin, Dyce
Dyco & whose catato
yielded far lose than we were originally led, ance Co., Limited, was held in the offices to believe it would when referring to of the General Managers (cers Jarline, the suspension of this frem at our last Matheson & Co.) this forencon. There were
ceting, cautod principally by the henry:
have
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After the notice calling the acting had been read,
The Chairman said-Gantlesson, the report has, as isual, boon in your hands
in this. But at the same time, it is our contamidtres and Hitchcock torpedoes, and from China, in accordance with the treats off during the Face' the rider was to beR-Jay'e-Schutz (Sampaon) Hot. lb. o matter of course, the bulk of the parning Ita receipts have been increased over lose
opinion that circumstances may modify this meds of dealing with such cusos. Nagpur seems to have had a hand in some kind of Beule, in which the complaining bawker lost his cash receipts; and as Napper was besides found in possession of a faw Chinese cash, he was want to hard labour for six
months. Now, in face of the report, this sentence unquestionably looks no vera; while the soverity of such a sentence when passed upon a scldier is much more marked than in other enses, on neoannt of the subsequent proceedings. A soldier autous a double punishment. Beyond this consideration, kowever, it appeara desirable that Napper should have his oase re-board, for two ros Sous-first, because the gedience of the European constable who is said to hare ar
a crew of five hundred and thirty or well, of Tientsin, the Chinese Government, va -will be immediately got ready for the Canteroms. The gunboat Habitch, with five men and a crew of one hundred and twenty-seven, and the Loreley, and probably two moro gunboats, will follow, as well as tha brig Roper, from Madeira.
VETNMONĖ
Chinese
barbarous man
disqualified. All three riders were able
I'onica. Catul-weights.
$3.
7lbs....1
21
reated the prisoner was not taken; and, montioned. An English home paper waya: unlisted certain food. They are Mr Sassoon's Warrior (Aling) Sat. Olbs....ever, and in passing the Village Pilgrim reference thereto.
secondly, because no evidence us to charac ter was called. While we are strongly in favour of upholding the law, and of severely punishing those who break it when they ought to assist in preserving its honour, wo are none the less anxious to see it carried
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Belladonna and At Last was also urgad ahead. A magnificent race onoued up the Straight botween Pilgrim and Discard, and
out with fairness and after the fullest in PNDLAND and Italy, on the one hand, and When discussing the question of a subady to the front before a hundred yards had fifty yards from hume, the reault was
vestigation.
Tas following shows the number of wins the different owners, jockeys and ponies competing in the races just completed have
managed to secure. Of course, in muy Faces, there were only three ponies coun- poting, and though we have enumerated those who came in third in these maces; no value can be atached to the position here
nccredited.
Mr John Feel
OWNEAS
Mr. B. Condus!
France and Germany, on the other, have
curtain, onck pony replying gamely to the spart of the other. At this stage, however, Discard had to give in to Pilgrim,
been laying their heads together; but it for a direct line to the Straits, China and been covered and kept the lead until does not appear to us that the Franco-Japan, iustaud. of this present. oxpensive reaching the Black Ruth, when Bundman, German allinnes amounts to very much and (for the Japan ports) unsatisfactory ur with Paddy up, cook the lend from him, aftor all. The home papera give the folrangement, we made reference to a German bot very soon had to resign the position to /who won the race by two lengths in 1m.
The home
'
lowing paragraphs :-
the
line from Geroa or Trieste.
gapers furnish some details from Berlin regarding this new line :--
The Figaro and Gaulois both state that the understanding between France and Germany is now complete. Franco on
In the sitting of the committee of the gages so protect Cherman commerse in all Reichstag appointed to examine the Bill Frunak colonies; while Germany under-athorising the Imperial Government to takes to support France in her criloni absidiso steamer lines to Australia and the enterprises, as well as in the settlement of Far East, Herr von Boatticher, Secretary questions
relating to Egypt, China, and of State for the Interior, on Jun. gavo. Cong
negative reply to the question if an in- The English Government have, it is said,quiry would be held in order to ascertain beon agguating with the German Govern- whother Genoa or Trieste was considered mort with a view to the adoption of an arthe most favourable outgoing port. Bo rangement by which neither Power should continued by stating that before every- asane atectorate over the Samoan thing it was necessary to take efforts to insure steamers leaving German ports as Cally laden as possible. It was advisable to choose the most favourable line for the conveyance of the mails and the passenger. traffic. Dr. Meder stated that he consider-
Wild Jack, who, with the experienced 429. Bellatioita, At Last, Schants, Teddy Horse' on his back, came swinging down and Satellite came in in the order named. the Straight and won sasily by two longtha, ruz and Baadsman had a good race for second place, the former passing the post about half a length halore Paddy's mount. Time, 2 min. 194 100.
1. Davis as a meanbor of the Committee be
ei
On the motion of Mr Rottanjos, soeciul- by Mr Dalrymple, the re-cicction of casts A. Cexon and . H. Nobis us audi- tors was agreed on nanimously,
The Chaira:The dividend warrants, gentlemen, will be issunt on Monday. That closes the business of the mosting.
Mr Dalrymple On behalf of the share- holders, I beg to propose a rate of thanks
to the General Managers and Comanthing domunittos for their services during the past year, and for the satisfactory esport which they have presented.
thanks was awarded by acclamation.
War, stated at a recent Cabinet Council advertisement agent in London, is, we be that he expects to bring China to terms by lievo, Mr Frederic Algar, of 11, Clements. the end of April, and it in also announced ano. This gentloman established the first that 12,000 men are to be on their way to comial advertising agency in 1845. Mr the East by the beginning of February. Algar was elected a member of the com mittes, formed nearly thirty years since by haar from ʼn trustworthy source that as soon
OFF DAY. the late Mr Milner Gibson, to obtain the as these reinforcements arrive an attack is repeal of the taxaa ou knowledge, includ
Saturday, 28th February, 1895. ing the paper and advertisement duties. to be made on Cauton. The troops, ca
The proceedings at the Race Course to Major Hamilton's Theodolite (Hamilton)...1 augar betwean the time of shipmant Hon. T. Jackson; Hon. F. D. Susmon ;''
fall that took place in the value of Present:-Hun. W. Keswick (Chairman); Through ita exertions those objectionable corted by a flotilla of gunboats, are to be the Messageries Maritimes steamer Tibra aposts were abolished. The security sya sakon up the West river, which enters day were of an exceptionally interesting Major Tripp's Paschal (Tripp and realization. Since thon several hoary mad Messrs &. P. McEwen; C. D. Bot.
tom was also removed, together with the the sea near Macao, and landed at a point and entertaining character for on off day, Me (irant's Ferya (Grant)..............failures, coupled with severe lesson,. plying. batean Colombo and Calcutta. The obligation of a newspaper proprietor to au- about thirty milca due west of Canton, and wore witnessed by fally as many e-
The start was affected by matual consent. taken place in the Java trade, but we are tomloy and H. W. Davis (Consulting · Straits Times understands that these distiu- pear before eno of the judges and entor into from whence the attack would be made bors of the foreign community as attander The C. C., on Paschol, made the running pleased to be able to state that the Bunk Oouumittee); and D. Raltonjos; M. Mar-
a penal bond of 500, with other bail, that on its land-the weakest-side.
has not suffered by any of them. Trade in In this guished visitors intond visiting Singapore he would not libel, blasphoto, or do any way the formidable fortifications at the on the first two days of the mosting gained, Theodolite came to the fore, and, iu- some anxiety and trouble, but sur Manila J. Goosmann: A. Coxon; &. C. Cox: Ho zay A. E. Vaucher; H. I Dalrymple; the Philippines has also been a cause of other scandala thing.
Bogue and in the southers approaches to Though there was no sarabine the weather creasing his lead, won easily by several Branch has Bucecesty coped with the Tung; N. J. Ede; G. Holmos; the city would in the first instance, be was mild and dry, and in consequence lengths.
many difficulties that have prosented Paschel and Yarra had a bard run 15,000 mon would auffice for this aporation of the absence of rain for the past two for second place, but neither could get away is upon a bound basis.
themselves and the Bank's position thoro Wotten: H. N. Mody: B. B. D. Style; Once in possession of Canton a heavy days tho condition of the course itself was
C. P. Chater; T. Arnold; and E. . Doar (Applauso.) I would mention, whilat on the sab (Secretary), indemnity would be demanded, or a
There was 10
jucs of losses, that it is the policy. of smaller amount with territorial cuntccasions materially improved.
the present Board to face them as they that Ching would at once yield. This, I ted. in North Formoss; and it is supposed steeplechase this year; which is to be regraf-
ariso; there is no carrying over of known The Mafoos races again created
bad debts or bolstering up of insolvent ani assured, in the present programme."
great excitement among the nativen ; while
ärnus, and at this moment, as far as we can 5.-VANITY FAIR Cur,---for all beaton Sub sou. wa laro a fair tiaid before us and no the Heck Race, and the race between the
scription Griffing. Three-quarters-of-extra cause for anxiety regarding present for soule time and, with your approval, I Clerk of the Course and the two atertore, a-milo.
Habilities. (Applausu.), The Singaporo shall consider it read. The period which conditions of the lust-named race was created great amusement. One of the Mr Basson's Pilgrim (Dunn) list. 1lb.....1inch is rapidly developing itself and
Mr Grainment'e Discard (Rattonjeo) 10st. Jorgia now
has elapsed since our last gouers meating an important addition to that the riders should each wear a Mr Neptune's Belladonna (Bathgate) 10st.
general results, and our new agency at has been, fortunately, an uneventful que xe Pouang has commenced well; tot regards the Hongkong Fire Insurance Co. 'Chimney pot' hat, and if the bat caug
it will be seen, that although na
Mr D. Sassoon's Satellite (Angier) 1st
power of the Bank remains in Chinn, the of previous ycers; and the Jusses, although Albe....0 late increnso of capital has sanded the
in one or two instances considerable, baro, learn, contemplate issuing a decree proto retain possession at their head coverings, Mr Buxey'a Teddy (Jordan) 11st. 11lbs... Bank to extend its resourcom to its hibiting the enibarkation at Canton of Chi- į
Me John Peel's At Last (Dunman) 10k Southern Branches, which promise in on the whole, been very small, aw the not and Major Hamilton enne in triumphant,
Blus....time to became most important auxiliarios amount for 1883, which we are now in a for Hong Kong, or their landing on
a good many lengths ahead of his worthy
to the China business. In glancing at Five Cents was also entered, but he wag arriving in Chins from the latter place, confreres, who succeeded in making a dead not gent to the post. Teddy was very allow a considerable exparision in the gen- You will observe, ton, that the mortgages are the report you will obscrve that the figura position to livide, is a very respectable one."
TRE Figaro states that the French Govern-win the Chinese authorities. It is believed noun the Band of H.B.M.'s Audacious dis-rider, who scaled 15lbs over weight. Whos that the deposits have increased 6 million that the only instizes in which we le anless they are provided with passports heat for second place. During the after-heavily handicapped by the weight of his era turn-over of the Bank's business, and large, and I may say, with reference to them,
one very satisfactory i feature about them is, mont has come under an obligation to the that this measure will have serious con- English Government not to declare war for the English teamboat car coursed a very pleasing election of music.
the dog foll Schmate hud at least two clear of dollars in the year; standing now at the provision for a doubtful realisation of the panies plying on the Cantus River. The against Chine, in return for which the latter so which hun lod the Chineas Government
The following are the descriptions and lengths of an advantage over the rest of the respectable figure of close upon $62,000,000, amount that had been advanced showed by
or the equivalent of nearly to millia has undertaken not to consider cont as to consider this drastic stop is that of results of to-day's events --
fiold, but before the foot of the hill was gain pounds sterling, which is more than the realisation of the property that we have contraband of war, and to continue to allow and a tuning in the most trecharmus urin 1-in. Catul, soights Das brile ed ho had given way to Satellite, who led the double what they stood at four years in all these advances aropile security and
ELO, A proof of confidence this, gon- the victualling and refitting of the Frenchner, the corpses being. out in pieces, and
First Pony, $25; Second, 819; Third, other ponies until nearing the Black Rock, tlemen, which any Eastern Bank Wo believe that the one instance in which vessels engaged in hostilities against China who fled to Hong Kong. In the first in
when Discord began to show to the front, good reason to be proud of. (Applause) recovery has been made is a fair type of to be effected at Hongkong. The same stance they were illegally arrested in Hong found goes on to state that the gunboats Kong before the Viceroy of Canter de Tun Brock's Wild Juck (Horse) st. white Pilgrim at the same time lesseneda. Those mentioned at our last half vance taade that is not fully covered (Ap- with reference to recent every one we baro, and that there is no ad- (cannouitres) Intely despatched from the Isle manded that extradition, and I were accord- Mir Jay's Tree (Schumann) Ost, dbs. 2 the cistance batreon himself and the early mesting wore duly offered to the plause). The business gues on só evenly of Wight for the service of the French to ingly release. They were again regularly Bir John Fool's Bandanas (Padily) Bat. leader. At the foot of the hill,. Discard, public, but met with comparatively poor and satisfactory that there is really no-
mant were allowed to
to leave the Solent
acrested, but as they had in the meantime in consequence of the understanding above made a profession of Christianity they Major Cochrane's Vanity Fair (Tientsin)
2114.3 had obtained the mastory. He retained response, and it will be as well therefore thing to say with regard to it. Before Bytagathias on their
9st. 6ft the premier position for a short time, how that, we should explain to you clearly exact proposing the adoption of the report I shall -The statement here referred to would be side and were again
ly the position the Bank stands in with
be happy to answer any questions that way. incredible were it not that it is of a piece now at large in the Colony. The inanter Mr F, S. Gordon's Kilwinning (Flea) Sel.
Wo negotiated in all be put to the chair.. with the extraordinary mannor:
No questions being asked, the raport und which the in which the colonial authorities have donlt
was brought forward and overhauled him three loans, two of Tis. 1,000,000 carb, 0lbs....0
equal authorities of Hongkong appear to construe with the case has caused much irritation in
just as the entrance to the Straight to 82,789,400.25, called loans A and accounts, on the motion of the Chairman,
and one the provisions of the Forsigu Enlistment China, and has moved the Government to
Considerable difficulty was axperienced
for Tia 1,143,400, Act, proclaimed, by the order of Lord Derby, take some steps to prevent the light of in getting the prinies off, as the uafcos ali gained, while at the
time 1,594,700 14-100 called an equal to seconded by Mr Bottomley, were áccepted · Of these, and
and passed as presented." Jasus A and B veru offered to
to the public. Mr Murray proposed, Mr Vaucher se by Governor Sir George Bowen, and pre
Chinese criminals to a place of safety in seemed desirous of getting the best of the
The A loan will be finally paid off in 1887, conded, and it was carrier unitumaly, that tended to be now in force in that colony.
being re-payable by instalments within three the Hone. T. Jackson, F. D. Sassoon, and start. After three or four tries, however,
pears, and the first instalment, amounting Mesra C, D. Hottomley and A. P. McEwen all got away woll together. Truts went
to $418,410, e due on the 16th-of ho re-elected meu bera-of-the Consulting noxt month.
The allotment of this loan Committee, and that the election of Me H amounted to $1,500 and the balance The B loan will be finally paid in 1800,
in the hands of the Brok. confirmed. reruains in being re-payable by instalments within three years, commencing on 30th June 1888, and of this loan we have disposed of bands representing $722,000 and the Bank holds the rummander. The Cluan, which extende to the year 1992, has not been offered to the public, and the Bank holds the whole 6-MAYOO RACE,-for all beaten Ponios. of it. So that it will now he seen our Catch-weights. Duce rond. Firat total holdings of this security amount lo Pouy, $25;, Second, $30; Third, $5. 30 lacs of dollars, which may appear large, Mr Ten Broeck's Wild Fest (Horse) but considering that the bulk of the bonds Mr Jay's Schutz (Schumann).
we running off at an early date and that the whole does not represent more than Major Bagstook's Grazioan (Tientsia).......3 Menara Kerfoot and Mount's Nestmegards of our undivided profile, we feel Mr Jay'a Mutzenbe
that our andertakings are well within our Mr Baxey's Fior Conta...........
means, even if we were not to dispose of any more of the banda, but I may remark that we are disposing of the bords as op portunities ofor, and that the Board does not entertain any apprehension whatever on the subject of thego China loana
Any that the Chi- without much difficulty. Satute got away future herring many require, chavagh the with a slight advantage in first place, kepping sese Government may To Italia Militare gives full details of the Brindisi line was the heat, and add- Mr Guedes's Prestissimo (Guedea), Ilat. close to the rails, with Fice Conte next ingency of this Bank, will be on a starling (Before the Hun. J. Tatasell, Puisun Judge).
basis, the Bank merely acting as agents, at the formation of the expeditionary corpsed that it was not possible to make any
_! lbs...1 destined to occupy Aseah. It will be cu calculations cinceming the principal line 3ir Coxon's Forget Me Not (Coxon) 11st. order. When near the Black Rock Wild any rate until our holdings of silver bonds posed of four companies of bersaglieri of so long as
(Applause.) Asregards 4lbs. 2 Jest came up and took second place, the future, so far the hindrance done to the
are much diminished. For the Mr Hohnke's Mar (Drade) 11st. Dibs, Cents at the same time dropping behind general trade of Olina, in consequence of ex- 200 men each, one company of artillery steamere would be employed. with six gane, and half a company of Italian branch lines quick steamers run bir Fraser Smith's Billy Morgan (Ander) engineers. The expulition will bo com-ng thirteen knots an hour would be do
11st. Olba...0 Coming down the Straight druziesa, whoating difficulties with France, cannot be said serious, although lately there wanded by net Tancredi Stulatto, of sirable. It was impossible to estimate what Mr Fraser Smith's Dauntless (Haut) 11st, had been gallopping easily up till then, put have real of curtailuent abil for the defendant,
has been u the Staf Ceris. The corvettes Garballi the receipts from all the lines would I be.
lbo...0
a good on a spurt and came close up to the leader distrust on the part of all and Amerigo Vespurci, the ironclad The lines would more especially serve for MrF, Jordan's Forest King (Jordan) 11st,
connected with Castelfidard, and the despatch-beats Mes the passenger and mail traffic, and would
11lbs.,.0 Nehuts, and passing the stand - Wild Jest it, which will tend to increase so long as the German steamer Olympis, of which the sagiers and Vedetta will also be ordered to be only of indirect service for goods. Her Mr Mortimer E, Murray's (ircus (Muster) passed the latter and won by a length; these difficulties continue; or the other plaintiffs were charterers, and the defendant the Red Sea.
von Boetticher stated that the Govern
list. 4lbs...0
with the hand, with
the first appearance of the the master. The plaintiffs claimed dam- Grasissa finishing about the same distans settlement of the dispute, a revival of trade ages for detention of the vessel while some According to the Gaztia di Torino, ment had come to the conviction that all SERVICES OF THE SHUUCH OF ENGLAND FOR published at Turin, a treaty has been calculations and estimates on the subject, ponies for this race, some at them bring
There was plenty of fun i starting the behind Schuls Time, 2min,
and extension of commercial enterprise Figant
and between England and Italy, in were imaginary, but that the Reichstag
generally may be looked for, which should pairs were being elected to her machinery.
in breach of the
the warranty as to the sea- virtue of which Italy will occupy the ter- could nevertheless aesent to the Bill, for apparently very unwilling to go, while
go far to compensate for late restrictions.
worthy condition of the steamer contained ritory comprised
the charter party. As, in consequence the question of Tripoli be invited in order to secure bolding back. After several vain attempt a
assured that the Bank is, fully Alice ta the of the vessel's detoution, a number of arise, England would support the occupa contractors, and the latter
BANKING CORPORATION. situation, is keeping a watchful eye over intending prosongers by her proceded by ula only pa- 11a-Morning Prayer, Sermon, and tion of that province by Italy. England ceive payment on the cumpletion of such fair start was afected, Feryet Me Not Having
The ordbaty half yearly menting of the the course of pulitical events in Europe as another steamer, the plaintifa nien claisteil will also favour the creation of an Italian
wall is. China, and wil shape its policy damages on that account. The vase camo voyagd. Lurr Woerna sald he had Holy Communion, The Colonia Cha-colony on the West-African coast. Italy little sympathy for the Italian branch line the best of it by a longth or so in getting shareholders in the Hongkong and Shanghai accordingly. Gentlemen, the business of ou for hearing last week, and his plain,
Lordship, on her bido will on all occasions afford He continued The Italian Government away. For half a mile le succeeded in Banking Corporation was held at half-past the Rank is satisfactory, and I am glad to in now delivering judgment, said Claus, 5.45 p.m.Evening Prayer and Sermon, mural support to England in her yptian | page to the Peninsular and Driental Steam-keeping the lead, but when near the Black elevon this forenoon, in the St. Androw's be able to state that the working of the although some coniliet existed between the
policy,
abip Company 19,000 annually for touch- St. Peter's Church,
ing at Italian porta, and why should Ger- Rock Prestissimo, who had for some time Hall, City Hall, when the thirty-ninth re-
provision of the charter-party as to the p.m.Esting Prayer and Sermon, The following amazing description of any spend money in order to forward been running arond, arms to the front, and port of tay Board of Directors was present-
notice given by the ship's agents, he was of The Bishop
Ewies and Austrian goods? The squntries by the time the village was reached was ed. Those present were:-Mr A. P. Mc-
breach of the warranty, and upon that bead pugilistic encounter in which a Chinese.
opinion that the vessel was detained Garrison Theatre
question pught fo pay for this? The leading by three or four lengths. Down Ewen (Chairman); Hous. W. Keswick and
awarded the plaintills $848.40, being for 7.80 p.m.-Roldiera' yoluntary service, punished a Swede is taken from the Altacombeittee ultimately adopted, by ten vole the straight Forget Me Not, being hard rid. F. D. Sassoon; Messrs W. 1. Forbes ; H..{ platserief pause the Chairman said : j'other items of the claim his wrilship ruled three days datention. With respect to the
Bt, Stephen's Church (all Services in Chi“ named Ah free got out of his engo yester and the gouditions to be introduced inta between himself and Prestissimo, closely fol. H. L, Dalrymple; Max Grote, and E. No questions being put, I beg to propose that they camo within tho principle laid
One of Dave Lery's Chinese sloggers dial question connected with the scheme, dea, came up a little, reducing the distanco Hoppins; . foltamley; A. McEver:
11 am-Morning Prayer, &c., Revs. stroot in search of a match with bare knuck-
day afternoon, and started down Dupont the Bill.
lowed by Max and First King. All the Sassoon (Directors); Hou, T. Jackson (Chief J..B. Ost and Foog Yat Sau; Prascher, les.. Elia countrymen all gave him a wide 12, and discussed the question of subaidis, Ponies were hard ridden down the Straight. Manager); Hon. P. Ryrie; and Messrs J.put to the meeting and carried unani- tium of the parties.
The sub-committee held a sitting on Jan. The Bieliop
P. Wads Gardner; C. P. Chater herth, and he failed to satisfy his quest for ing a branch line to Hong Kong, Shanghai, Prestissimo beating Forget Me Not; Moz 6.30 p.m.Evening Prayer and Sermon, gore until he met a burly Swede of pugilistic Jugan, and Cores, as well as a direct line being about a length behind the latter at
Rez, J. B. Ost and Fang Yat Sau.
Beria; A Hook; 11. W. Daria; D. tendencies, nawed John Christian. Tho
No resolution was adopted, the post. Time 2min, 10 se.
Ruthunjes; A. Coxon; J. Pitman; J. H. The French Government having decided walk, and racatved a poke in the neck for Stato Von Enetticher explained that there
Pagan elbowed the Christian frora the side to Australia
In the course of the debate, Secretary of
Cox; G. Holmes; W. M. Morgan; D. Me- upon establishing coal depots at Pondi- his pains. Do you want trouble 1' queried
Culloch; R. Fraser-Smith; J. A. Moseley; Mr Forbes have much pleasure in cherry and Mahé, the foundations of a Gee of Christian, in choice pigeon English. connecties between the proposal to 3.--For Cur-For all beaten
eabridise a line of
of steamers to Australia One Mile.
L. Flemming: H. FORS; C. B. Down; M. f. R. Soon, who has left the election of Mr E. Sassoon. permanent shod, to be built of brick, were bave to go you one found even if and the new acquisition of territory in Mr Tea Beach's Dunkelt, (Duun) 11st.
in place n of lose, Wis
was John's commenced at the former place on the 20ta orerscat to a friend. Gee cleared his decks fraperial Navy, urged the special impor- Bir St. Vincent's Ambassador (Sampson)
reply, a he handed his New Guinea, Captain Koester, of the
Murray; W. Legge; J. M. Ghodes; the colony. Siba...1 January, The size of the building is to be for action by coiling up his pigtail, and tance to the German maring of an Austro-
N. Mody; J. Gossmann; 4. MoConachie Mr C. P. Chator seconded the motion. 50 ft. by 500 ft., and it will hold 3,000 after remarking to the crowd
Carried unanimously, 1st 4b...2 K. E Dear; Dr Hartigan; Dunn; G. S tons. These depôts are designed primarily stricken country mies that had followed bim, gave notice that he would move to sub-
his awe-in nteamship servico... Dr. Bamberger Major Bagstock's Whitechapel (Dunman)
Mr Dalrymple 1 beg to propose the Coxon; S. Hancock; W. N. Bain; P. Jor re-election of the Hon. Phineas Ryrie and for the use and benefit of Tron The next he do this best of 'in point of size, sidise the Asiatic Line only, a stephie, the
11st, 4.8 war uruising in the Busters seas. next Christian had the best it
and to let thu Mr St. Vincent's Major (Jordan) 11st.
dan; H. G. James; E. A. Vaucher and Me Fallacton Henderson as auditors for the step, a Madras contemporary remarks, will but des was more accomplished, and the Postmaster fencial, arged Dr. Hamberger Mr Sassoon's Radi (Ruttonjee) 11st. 11h...0
Australian project drop. Dr.
11lb...0 others.
year 1885. be to fortify the places holding the depots,
Mr Ru
Ruttuojce seconded. ba, war of the races looked favourable for the not to bring forward such a And in that esse a nice question will arise tee merchant's pot from the start. 4 crowd tisular importance, he pointed
motion. Par-
The Chief Manager opened the proceed Curried unanimously. a to the freedom of France, under existing of two or three hundred Chinamen forried be attached to the Australian ling, because Nutmeg, Whitehad, Gruitos, Shamrock, ing.
out, should Ten ponies wore ontered, vizate, ings by reading the notice calling the most the business of the meeting. I have to everywhere with the utmost civility. But Chairman:-Gentlemen, that closes hardly necessary, for the fore was: Heatios, so make a small Cherbourg on the the ring for thu en batants, and they had if Germany did not pro aptly take stops to Finavon, Ambasador, Major, Schutz, and
era boast, and a small Toulon of the if hot and heavy for full ten minutes. In improve her intercourse with Australasia Kali Only-five, however, came to the post, we have already published), and
Shank you for your attendance. The divid- the Taotai is evidently following up his western coast of India as bases for the ad- this time Christian had scored one knock othere would step in to her disadvantage.
The Chairman read the report (which end warrants will be ready on Monday. line of policy, established from the begin rencoment of french interests in the fast down, while ou the other hand, he had The cliscussion was then adjourned.
Mr Legge-Iling to propose a vote of uing, to keep on friendly terms with the kissed the cobbles Emico. Big
and these are given above. DORE
thanks to the Chief Manager and his noutral powers, and it would seen, frum APPARENTLY the race of Urage Darlings spouting claret like a wounded whale, the
the most favoured; Major's rider weigbed
staff for the way in which they have con- the attitude of the native, that His Ex-
is not yet extinct, as the following para car was mashed against his skull, and he
Gentlemen-Considering the dulness ducted the business of the Hank during the vellency has exerted himself to this ends cornor of his lower jaw was knocked off, one
1375s. more than the pony's legitimate that has prevailed both in the China trade past six mouth.
and with a sneers that must be gratifying! HONGKONG RACES 1885. graph will show:--The Board of Trade have was otherwise
residents, damaged to
weight, and the pony was accordingly too and the trade of the East generally, the fact a hearty vote of thanks was given by accla to no extent that
Mr Mady seconded the proposition, and all foreign resin awarded their Bronze Gallantry Medal, fitted him for candidacy for a hospital got, tear-His Excellency Sir G. F. heavily handicapped to hope for success, that this Bank is able to maintain a dividond mation.
unmarked, save for a cut l while Gee was together with a sum of money, to Mrate on Kelly and Fitzpatrick just lo Bowen, 0.M.G.; Vice Admiral Sir W. Wiechapel took the land before the Stand of £2 per share for the half year, oqual to you for your rota of thanks. For usy part The Chief Manngor I have to thank put to Jane Whyte in recognition of her Fraise an appearance when these hurts had been M Dowell, K.G.B. Fin Hxcellency was gained, closely followed by Ambasador 18 per cent per annum on its capital, with may say we are only too pleased to think 4th. instant, have come to hand. The worthy pervices on the occasion of the wreak 1850 2.3 Evan Bou, of Danduo, to inflicted, and efter indulging in one in Lisut. General Sargent, C.B.; Commodors and Ihiskebl, Kadi being about a longthout encroaching on the fund specially get we have got through the bad tires ox French; it seems, are really maling lande Aberdour Bay during a heavy gala on Oct, both men down to the hall, where tliep. Digby Merant, R.N.; Colonel Walker, behind the third pony and Major about the apart to equalizo dividends, an-1 after fully perienced and been able to present you way, though but slowly they are reported:
doing displays
managed to 23, 1884 Mrs Whyte was the only por-
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were locked up for battery. God, after bo- R.E.; Lieut.-Colonel Crawford, R.A.; same distance to the rear of Kali. On the providing, out of the profits earned, for all son on the shore when the vessel stranded, consigned to cell, loudly declared that Lieut-Colonel Graves, the Buffs; Lieot. - † way up the hill Whitechapel was almost over losses that have occurred, will, we trust, be thanks to the Chairman and Directors for regiment, in a recent engagement, The and rope being thrown to her by the owro, she, at great risk to her life, he could liek hap lozan like Christiani
Colonel Hobson, the Boffs; The Hon. P. taken by Ambawader and Denkeld. This regarded by shareholders as satisfactory waded into the breakers, caught it any passed, it round her body, with the inter-S. Warres to the Fall Mall Gazette as fol. Rycia; The Hon. W. Keswick The Hon order was maintained until the village was and by the public, generally as a con- tion of tying it to s log lying further up lows under the heading The French Pro... Jackson; The Hon. F. It. Sassoon; W. reached, when Dunkeld asserted himself vincing proof of the commanding po the basol, when other persons arrived on the woots with whole sesistance the drew gramme in China! It is reported that H. F. Darby, Kay; J. Bell Trging, Esq.; with graze ense, and, without an effort altion and earning power this Bank of the vessel were enabled to land, General Lowal, the new French Minister of M, Gruts, Esq.; W. H. Forbes, Eaq; came in two-lengths ahead of dmonsunder, has attained to. (Applause) The pat
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TO-MORROW,—ÅND SUNDAY IN LENT.
Oathedral,-
8 a.m.Parade Service, Litany, Sormon,
Islands. In these circumstances, it is ex- pected that the Colonial Office will decline to petry at the request of the New Zealand Government for the immediate annexation of these islands.
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HACK RACE, -Cup presented by the Hongkong Jocker Club, for Cina, Manus and Japan Fonics that have not been entered at this Mesting, to be ridden by residents of Hongkong, members of the Jockey Club, who have never won a race in Hongkong or China prior to this Meeting. Oncă Round.
Catch-weights over list. Entrance $3 to to the Second Pony.
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Six ponies came to the post, of which Wild Test and Schutz appeared to be the most favoured. A fair stars was effected
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And Holy Communion, Rev. O. Chen Obock. Shoght etween Massowal and when it became law limited tenders would athers, notably old Dayatless, took a lot of THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAY/However, be that as it may, we can rest
nutt.
The Colonial Chaplain; Preacher, Rev. F. A. J. Gace, R.N.
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Mr Coxon seconded, and the vote of
The Chairman-Gentlemen, I beg to thank you on behalf of the Consulting Com
nittes and General Managera for your rote of thanks.
SUPREME COURT.
IN SUMMARY JURISDICTION.
Friday, Feb. 27
Woo OHIO CARA AND OTHзrs 1. E. G...
CHRISTIANSEN, $807.
Mr Caldwell for the plaintifa, Mr Watton.
This was a guit arising out of a charter of
commencement of the servico and the
last two mouths has been profitable, and ot we have every reason to boliere tais will continue. Batoro proposing that this report to anerer any questions that any share and accounts be adopted I shall be happy gider may wish to put. (Continued Ap
After &
that the report and accounts be passed. | down in Budly v. Baxendah, and could Mr Davis seconxled, and the motion was not be allowed, as not being in contempla,
Judgmont for tho plaintiffs for $345.20, mnualy.
The Hon. W. Koswieli beg to pro- with costa. poso the re-election of Mr A. McIver and Mr W. H. Forbes to the Board of Directors.
Mr A. Coxon seconded. Carried unanimously.
The
with
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La report. (Applaws
Taiwanfoo.
12ta February, 1885, gaged in maintaining the blockade, bo- The Fillers and Champlain to pow en-
tween this port and Takow, In Tonavi quence of the absurd rumoara, circulated - as to the treatment of
captives, reflecting discredit upon foreigners generally, the Taotai has inaned a proclamation urging the people and soldiers to continue their respect of neutrals in Formosa This document, first submitted to Mr W. D. Spence, H.M. Consul, for
to
is Diet
Twonty junks arrived a few days
ngo
at a port a little to the northward of this,
and 2500 Chinese troops were successfully landed. Letters from Tamsui, dated tho
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to have new 5000 men in the field and Mr Foss I beg to propose a vote of to have utterly dustryed a Chinese initia
the affairs of the Bank, the able way in which they have conducted unfortunate natives were armed with match- lucks, which, in consequence of heavy Mr Coxon accomled, and the vote was rains, refused to do their duly." It dosa not appear that the French have met tho The Chairman On behalf of the Board regular army in any force, and we have: beg to thank you for your vote. yet to see what the Honan brave will do The meeting then separated.
ägsinet inchira gu ́a-Amoy Gazette,
given by acclamation.
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