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No. 8801.-MAY 15, 1885.]
THE CHINA MAIL.
ing baon settled satisfactorily, it would bo! also, that Chang F'ei-lua is to receive fonial Secretary secondled, the socorid read-conjunction with thengulars, however, but Police arrived, particulars are not known. Highness trusts that each Government will
a work of public utility to look closely into tha kind of food sold to the poorer classes, It may not be frauduleni to sell provisions the military post-roade for cowardico, status of men-of-war in this harbour until into a very creditable state of efficiency, į that the goods in the draper's shop the sake of uniformity, bo medalnd somo- fahould be of the best quality and of not too
of inferior quality, uto., as a low price; but it ought to bo made a necessity that a faller and closer inspection be made of the food sold. That is a want in Hongkong which ought to be seen to.
58-
the 1st September 1886.
Iris Ratisfactory to note, now that the law | A TELEGRAM - has been recolved from Tien-above zainutes were referred to the Finance | had had to do with about 70,000 volunteers a narrow escape, and is believed to have re-ernments to comply with any farra of Cino--|| For the convenience of any one wialing has been decided upon, that the legalisod tain to the affect that General Wu Ta-ching Committee for consideration.
at home in the Northern District, he knew coived, namo injuries in getting out of the faction, as has been the custom at previous to do so, the Commission will appojat an
Exhibitions. something about theat. He never before burning building, but as she was taken liberty to make a olamifi.ation meat suitable goods and forward them to the Exlibition Each Colony is, therefore, at Agent in London who will receive the 'chele' or 'foot to is being properly is to be deprived of his post as assistant THE FRENCH MAIL STEAMERU. enforced. The weights and measures imp-Comcaissioner of Foi Yang Jebat Defences; The Attorney General moved and the Go | trusted Volunteers in work of this kinkiu away to sumo friend's house before the to its own requirements.
upon receiving an order of admittance from In fartherance of this idea, Hin Rayo the Excutive Commissivator in London. bravat of the third rank and to be sent to
The gods nasold could vitker bo return Russia au service. It is but a short time ing of a bill making temporary provision ad had been given to understand that the The value of the proports destroyed is esti- take an early opportunity of propating aud to China or pat up to anction in ago that Chang Pei-lun was condemned to for sceasing to French mail steamers the Volunteers in this colony had been brought unted at 8800, and it is a significant fact Catalogue of the objects intended for ex-London, whore there in little doubt that hibition, which, it is aqueste may, for they would fetch a good price. The goods representation, and other offences agkinst
and so he trusted them to take part in on the ground Boor woro recently in the State. That he should have lean par-
what on the principle of the enclosed speci- exorbitantly high pricos, The Hon. F. Ryrie said :-I think work of this kind. The proof of the pud. surad in a German offios, hore for $2,500 and style of type. It would considerably Ho Kai, and Mr Wei Yak aro manibars of
men, more especially as regards size of page doned is grostly to be regretted; however,
Mr Worg Shing, Mr Li Tak Cheung, Dr are giving the French mail steamere very ding was in the eating, and as thought this We understand that nothing has yet boon facilitate this object if each Government the Coramission, and will be very happy to visit to Europe may make him a soberer and loss conceited man. Russia, maan- while, may be congratulated on the honour great privileges by this ordinance. I ans fact said more for the Volunteers than any seen of the two partners in the shop, though were to have its Uatalogus printed in Lon-give any information that may be required. done her, as Chong is apparently destined not aware whether or not we can obtain it amount of Battering things Eo might eay. the Police have been looking for them.don, by Diessra. William Clowes & Sons, The Exhibition is under the immediate to a high office there--it the news is true. by law, in any way, but I certainly the He was glad to see thom work their small From appearances it is believed that the shore to the Exhibition; but it is neces-Prince of Wales, who is personally anxious Limited, the Official Friutors and Fab superintendence of Bis Royal Highneas the N. D. News.
somo asurance, should be givan that French men-of-war will not interfere with gas so well. A good deal, as they would fire started about the middle of the shop on saty that the Royal Commission should re- for all the Calonies to be properly repro- vassals carrying Her Brittanic - Majesty's" mails. I think it aboard that those stance, was to be learned by these drills, the ground floor and several indications of esire, sa soon as practicable, a digant of sented, and in every instance each Colony
the Catalogue of sath Colony in order that has promised to exert itself to the utmost mera should get these privileges, and that There had been mistakes made in the the presence of hersine are said to have it any ba ombodied in a General Catalogue British mail steamers should be interfered ranges, and they would probably all have been noticed.
of the whole Exhibition, which will be pub 23 one was lately, an not which, was
haled by the Commission. very unfavourably commuted upon in this been killed before they got the enemy's range, but of course these waze things they Colony.
His Excellency I will make represenhad to learn. Thoro were many places tations to that affect when I sand the bill home. I will ask the Home Government which afforded good opportunities for to tako the question up.
dunay practics, such as Stanley Gap, The bill was then Toad-a-second time.
with
COLONIAL AND INDIAN EXHIBI TION.
With regard to the freight, insurance, and other expenses, the Commission pro poso that the whole of these be borne by the Commission in the first instance, a gun. rantso fund being formed from which to defray the expenses that may be incurred. forwarded through the Commission. Goods This would rufer, however, only to articles forwarded for aala to the agent in London the Consignors.
Now that the Redistribution Bill has pa and the House of Commons, that august body Tur Straits Time gives an extraordinary has already begun to consider its own dis-instance of the unreliableness of circum solution. We do not exactly comprehend stantial ovidence which has just bean why a special Bill in uspessary to enable Par- brought to light. In May 1882, Toe Tok bament to dissolve itself, ha a dissolution is Kian, the Chinchew supercargo of the schoonor Mahomet Bux, owned by a China- usually announced by Royal proclamation, run it Singapore, disappeared from the and necessarily follows every material ex-vessel, and as he had a quantity of money, tension of the franchise The Roform Bill the proceeds of the sale of the cargo ou a of 1984 comes into force on the 1st of Jan- Pahang, it was believed, he had met with The Attorney Gonoral gave notico that at 1ctoria Gap, and other places, and he that the work in connection with the local to. rerider this valuable information earily | would be seat at the sole cost and risk of
voyage to Tringanu and back by way of foul play. Three Malays of the crew were next meeting he would more they go into hoped soon to have some practice there. charged with having robbed him and thrown commities upon the bill, him overboard at sea, and on being tried at the Assizes in Septeraber 1882, evidence was forthcoming proving beyond a reasonable doubt board at so, the three Malays being acu- that the man had been thrown over tenced to impriment for life. Within the past week, however, the Chinchow has up again, alive and wall, aid has fussed that he absconded from the vessel
uary 1836, and the additional two millions of voters will, it is pressmed, exercise their rights in returning the now House of Commons. The introduction of the Bill providing for a dissolation being fixed for November next, the actual dissolation will probably take place about Christmas; and the mouth of January, will therefore be a busy time at Bowe, when all the lively a2- companiments of a general election will doubtless be fully represented. The chief point of interest to residents in Hongkong will, of course, bo what kind of Cabinet will be most likely to represent the views of the now Parliament; and for that 'in- formation we must wait.
THE RESERVATION OF BIRDS AND GAME.
The Attorney General said he had to ask for regalating the purauit and killing of leave to introduce a bill making provision birds and game. The object of the ordin- hance was to make fresh regulations for eo
trolling the pursuit and killing of gamo un the island, with a view of encouraging the
He hoped soon to see the Volunteers at large gup practice, for that was tiwir pro- vince.
The General also told Captain Doane that he desired to express to him and his offers and men his great satisfaction at the efficient manner in which the ground
Many points of interest will doubtless present theinselves to the various Colonies; but His Royal Highnes capecially deatres We are requested by the Honorary Go-rying the informanticar to 1885, should be that careful statistics of each Colony, car cretary (Mr H. E. Wodehouse) to state prepared in a clear and readable form, so as branch of the forthcoming Exhibition is understood by the working classes of thus Mapa specially prepared for the information of the public, "should also, as far as possible, be prominently shown in the various Coutts. It is hoped that these statistics, as well as the maps on a reduced seale, will be largely male se of in the Catalogues.
progressing
Arrangements have been made for the following detaile
Darrent
1. A collection will be made of exploe of all the principal articles of export that constitute the
commerce of the Colony. This important willection will be the Woods of the various Coloniex, and His Much interest is taken in this country in under the suportatondenes of Bir W-Royal Highnese would be glad to find that, nough, of the Hongkong Dispensary, and where Cases are required for the display of trade of the Colony between the Australian native Woods of the Cokmy, in order tant colonies and elsewhere..
a complete representation of the Woods of the British Empire may be practically shown.
with the money. One of the Malays diod creation, and preservation of game in the had been kopt. He had not thought it it is hoped may indirectly stimulate the goods, these Cases abould be made from the
Colony.
The Colonial Secretary seconded, and the bill was read a Brst time.
ADJOURNMENT, The Council was adjourned until this day
in prison, after having been imprisoned for about two years. The other two, named Seeman and Hassan, wore instantly released by the Government, the Chinchow being taken in custody; and it is probable that
will be instituted against the week. proceedings persons who trumped up the charge of mur- der against these furorent nion.
Is a recent number of the New York Herald, the following reference is made to
1883 affecting the wives of oflicers in the U.S. Navy:
An appeal will be made to Secretary Whitney to revoke the order fasted by him lately, detaching Chief Engineer Trilley, Lent. Carmany, of the Marine Corpe, and Assistant Paymaster Corwine from their respective ships in the Asiatic Squadron. These gentlemen have been detached for the violation of an order issued by Secre- Lary Chandler, July 5, 1883.
the
THE FIELD PRACTICE AT
KOWLOON.
2.The Surveyor General is making collection of implementa used by Carpen- tere, Blacksmiths, Turners, Stone-cutters, Bricklayers and Plumbers.
3. Mr Gillies, of the Hongkong and Whampoa Duck Co., furnishes modals of the Kowloon docks, and of boats frequent
the ing Colony
The Commission hope that the Chinese will themselves contribute to the guarantos fund, and join with the Europeans in rais ing this fund to a substantial amount. It is desired to obtain promises to a total sum of twenty thousand dollara The Honorary Secretary should be furnished with notices 30th June of intending exhibitors not later than the
Police Intelligence (Before H. E, Wodehouse, Esq.). Friday, May 15.
LOUTING AT THE FIRE
With reforence to the building Stones and Marbles of the Colouies, it is suggostod
A number of Chinamen were brought up that they should be sent oror in the form charged with stealing clothing and other of Pedestals, executed in socordance with property front premises in the neighbont the appended sketch to scale, and thereby hood of the scene of the fire in Bollywood adding uniformity, and rendering the speci. Road this morning. A hawker named An meus of
Awtin was convicted of stealing a bundle of commercial value. As it
it is possible that the various Colonial clothing worth 23 from the Kum Oa Loung Governmente participating in the Exhibi. stop, wear the burning house, and tion may deairo, as its outcome, that a per- sentenced to six weeks hard labour. The manent Colonial Museum should be found-named Un lu Hi, who was also caught while saue puuishment was awarded to a coolie
Was
possible that the large aren over which the operations extended could have been kept so clear throughout the afternoon.
Amongst the spectatom who viewed the proceedings from the Observatory Hill were H. E, Sir George Boren and his Aide-de- camp, the Misses Cameron, Hon. P. Kyrie, The field firing which took place pestor-Hon. F. L. O'Malloy, &e., &c.
Previous to the Volmutsers being dis- missed at Headquarters, Capt. Francis
Tripp, who was not then present. Ho thanked those who had mustered for their attendance, and grafted that there had
Lieut D' Aeth is preparing an exhi-practical & mandar as possible; hence it is trader used Li Asun was alas charged not been a larger number. As Major-Genbition of the fisheries of the Yaland, showing desirable that the Raw Product should be with stealing chick and a dressing chas, by means of models the various modes of displayed in connection with the Manu-and a tailor named To Akap with annexing fishing practised by the Chinese in this Co-factured article.
a bundle of clothing during the fire. There lony.
It has been decided that Commemoratwo cases were femanded. The drugs and Chinese pharaneopsia tive Medals should be given to all those are under the superintendendo of Dr Ho Kai.
part in the Exhibition; and it is
to have the assistance of specialists the bih inst. with breaking into the hut of Ng A Ip, a seaman, who was charged on 8.The industrise of the Colony are bo- of known repute who will commence to a woman named Li Kam. Tong, at Mong-
4-Mr Lockhart, in conjunction with Mesara E. McCallum, Bestand Turner, has undertakin to farmish a collection illustras zive of all the different use to which the
put.. 5.-Mr woods and vegetables, including all such as strong reasons exist, for aowing the a rosident of a hotes near the fire.. A ara of tradal value to the Colony.
adaptability of its products, generally, in us
a spectacle to the public generally as the addressed the men ou bohalf of Major bamboo19 ozhibits a collection of ed in London, it has been suggested that king off with some clothing balunging to
considered, but it is too early yet to commence to collect exhibits.
make, at the opening ok the Exhibition, exhaustive Reports on the various Colonies as represented in the Exhibition. There Reports, issued at as barly stage, will take the place of the Jury systems of previo Exhibitions
'HOUSREKZARING.
kok-tsui, on the night of the 20th altimo, and stealing money, jewellery, and clothing to the value of $50, and also with ass ling the complainant, Li Kam Foug, was this morning committed for trial at the Supreme Court.. .....
ASTLE musk discussion, the authorities of the turdship entailed by an order issued in day afternoon at Kowloon was not, and San Francisco have opened a school for the
could not be expected to be, so interesting education in English of Chinese children.
shan fight which took place a week ago. In one or two instances recently Chinese have undeavoured to force their children
The exorcing was, however, no doubt of into schools for the education of white
great value to the man-both of the Volunteer shildeen, and the attempt bas met with
Artillery and the Bulls, but it is a question most decided opposition, the dispute being
Whether the benefit derived was in propor-aral Cameron had said, there was much to taken before the Courts for settlement.
tion to the inconvenience caused in the learn, and though they appeared to be very The Courts, of course, declared in favour
district which was the scene of the opera afficient as far as the drill went, they had of the Chinese. At this point, the Board This order forbids the wives of naval tione, and the extra work thrown upon the yet to learn a good deal with regard to the ---- of Education came to the front and rescued officers following their husbands to foreigo Police forca, by the necessary preparations real work of firing. He was glad to bay.
the white schools from an invasion of the stations, where they usy be delated to K. and precautions involved.
ing The field of the work they had done that afternoon was This has caused great deal of complaint heathen childsen, much to the relief of in the service. There is no better protec-operations, which had to be strictly guarded, very good, many horrified parents and teachers. They tion for the morality and health of extended from the Kowloon Barracka to the officers upon foreign service hac-to-have- provided a school-apscially set apart for the their wive with them. In the three parhill Feind Hung-ban, with an average education of Chinese skildren in English,timular cases mentioned at the outset of this breadth of about half a mile. The ground and the Chiapse who fought against the despatch, the only offense of the offcera
cer was marked out by red flags, and to was that they had their wives at Shanghai, expulsion of their childton from the white where the vessels of the squadron are now eficiently patrol the borders of this con- schools have refrained froru insisting on stationed. The oficers are
ere not ordered sidorabic area required the services of bone. They are placed upon the shores of what the Courts have declared to bo their
Asia upon what is practically half-pay with-
over one handred constables; Europeans, after, and the Government and Volunteer exhibita in an advanced etate, unless in the Reation Colonies and India, that it with having fraudulent measures in their rights. A great deal of animosity and bitterness has been engendered by the dis- pute, and probably the Chiness by with drawing from the contest have autod wisely. On the opening morning, says a San Fran- cisco contemporary, seventeen deaks, one blackboard, several charts, a table sirown with slate, lead and chalk pencils, a huge bottle of ink and different-sized copy-books,
a chair and a schoolmistress, ons Chinose boy and one Chinese girl,-composed the paraphernalia of the new Chinese school. In the aftoruson, the attendance increased
to six,
Ir is anucunced that the now Gorman possessions on the north coast of New Quines have been ofisially named Kaiser.
fen, and Prinz Heinrich's Hafen.
out any means of transportation home. In Indians and Chinese.
Tu
--FIRE IN HOLLYWOOD ROAD:--
9. The granite collection in muder the superintendence of the Surveyor General.
10. –Various matters in connection with colpute and Chinese art are under the super- vision of Mr Conghtrie
Before closing this Memorandum, re 11.-Provision has also been made for ex-ference may briefly be made to special fes- hibits of manufacturos as carried on us the tures which His Royal Highness has in Colony,
view for the
Governmenta It is intended to form a Library and Boom, where all Literature re-
is
In no instance are any of the foregoing bibiting Ceneral advantage of the Ex-
About 12.30 this morning, it was disco- vered that a fire had broken out in a house
THE NEW *CHBK." - in the central part of Hollywood Road, No.
Fourteen piece-goods dealers carrying on 117 The alarm was sounded very soon
business in Jervois Street came up on sum- invuses taken out by the Inspector of weights and mesenros, Mr Orlor, charging them The several do Fire Brigates wore quickly upon the spot case of the Dock Company amodals, but there lating to the the case of the Assistant Paymaster, his tachments were under the orders of In-with their engines. It was no easy task is no reason to think that they will not be may be possible to collect, may be at hand shops. Inspector Orley had visited tho va- pay upon waiting orders is about $1.200. It will take nearly a year's pay for him to specters Cradock, Thomson, Matheson and to get these up the hill. The No. 2 Govern-ready to hand by the end of the year, which forefarance. Not only will contributionscious ahops of the defendants and had found be asked for from the Colonial Govern there a variety of measures not in accordance defray the expeises of a journey back to Quincey, while the Captain Superinten-ment steam engine was stationed upon the the period fixed by which they should be ments, but also from Home publishers. with the requirements of the Ordinance, Washington. It has been said by the dent of Police and Captain Dumpstor, Praya, to supply water to No. 4, which took sent in.
Special arrangements will be provided Some of the measures found were and friends of these gentlemen that if they had 6607 fit to have woman with them who Adjutant, generally supervised the ar- up a position in the Queen's Road. No. 8) In a matter so novel to this Colony as the kitchen, of all the Colonial Frezen Ment
for the practical illustration, in one special of an inch short in each foot
His Worship gave the defendants antil were not their wives they would not have rangements, which proved in every way was brought up the Hollywood Road and organisation of an exhibition there is na Industries, and of the Colonial Preserved next Thursday to provide themselves with been subject to naval discipline.
aatisfactory. The natives of the village worked four a hydrant in the street within tarally some difficuity, and the Commissionment will be carried out by the Royal ment, when, if they had not conformed to
Meats,
Fish and Vegetables. This depart the chek' recently authorised by Govern of To Fa-tsai and other hamlota situated on a few yards of the burning house. The in- will gladly receive suggestions and offers of Commission itself, in order that the due the requirements of the ordinance, they the battlofield, were induced for the after-surance engine was brought up the Queen's help from any one kind enough to relun- participation of the various interests can remanded till Thursday next.
would be fined. The cases were therefore noon to shut up their houses and retreat Road but did not work, as it was found teer them. A meeting of tho members of the Legisla to the hill tops, where tea and other refresh unnecessary. Several of the Chinese man- In order that the scope and object of the tive Council was held this afternoon, wheuments were provided for them at Govern-uals were also upon the ground but ware exhibition may be wall borne in mind, the there wore present H. K. the Governor ment expense. By tp.m. the battlefield not required, the marine steam engine memorandum drawn up by the Imperial (President); Hen, W. H. Marsh, Colonial was deserted by all its inhabitants, even being also brought up alongside the Praya Commisson is reproduced for general in- Secretary; Hon. E. L. O'Malley, the At the cattle and buffaloes of the villagers wall, ready to render assistance should it formation. torney General; Hon. A. Lister, Colonial having been driven into some quiat nooks be required. Before the engines would be
MEETING OF THE LEGISLA- TIVE COUNCIL.
FEES FOR DILLS OF BELETA.
The Colonial Secretary laid on the table the
AN Imperial Decron has been issued an Adams; but when this object has been nouncing that the Captains of the gunboate attained, it is proposed to reduce the fees Fi-en and Cheng-ching, which were sank to a still lower amount, covering only the at Sheipoo last December, are to be sont to necessary expenses of the Government. the military post-roads as acou as the arms and ammunition have been fished up from
knoll at the back of the naval range.
kang.
Indian In
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cerned may be maintained.
There will also be a Colonial Fruit and Vegetablo Market, which it is hoped that···
sach Government will make arrangements SIR ROBERT BART AND THE POST to apply by monthly shipments. This de periment will also under the control of the Royal Commission
Comanity.
delay
in
the offer is due to Sir
accept with the Tru
Buccessor.
OF BRITISH MINISTER. Nepos writes to the N.-D.- News An exhibition of Colonial Wines will be from Poking, on the 3rd instant, as fol-
lows A local exhibition will be held in the Co-organised by the Royal Commission.
A limited враса will also be set apart for Wilhelm's Land, Friedrick Wilbelm's HaTreasurer; Hoa. J. M. Price, Barvovor secure from war's alarms. Most of the got to work the fire had obtained a good lony before the goods are forwarded to the exhibition of Living Animals from the as is the probable appointment of Sir Ko
The reperts which have been currant Colonies. General; Hon. F. Stewart, Registrar Gen-spectators, of whom however there were hold on the building in which it originated, London.
In assuming the control of these various in Peking have been too persistent not ta bert Hart to the post of British Minister oral; Hou, P. Ryrie: Hon. T. Jackson, nothing like so many as on the last occa-and blazed up fiercely for a short time. As A notice that has been prepared for eir departments, the Royal Commission wishes Tzn fact that the Mfchican, the new war Ron. F. D. Sassoon, and Hon. Wong Shine,sion, were posted on the Observatory hill, son as the hoses; however, were brought culation amongst the Chinese community is to afford to the utual Products, the ads have some foundation. It would be a de vessel now fitting out at Mare Island Navy Absent:-Hon, SirG, Phillippo, Chief Jus- the ridge behind the Barracks and the high to bear upon the burning building the also given below.
rautages of a fair display in the Exhibition.parture from the traditions of the English Yard, is six inches wider on one side than tice (on leave); and tow. W. Keswick.
The Importers will, no doubt, hereafter diplomatic service, but the selection de Sir fames considerably decreased in violence.
Robert Hart has so very much tɔ resorii the other was recently discovered by the riggers in preparing to sat up the rigging.
About 4.30 the Volunteers, under tho It was from the fires impossible to save the MEMORANDUM relative to the Colonial in bone6b, but the interests of the Producers, mend it that the exceptional course would
as Exhibitors, are of the Indian Exhibition, to be held in Lou- and it may be here mentioned that in these
the first consideration; be more than justified. It is said that the The cause of this diaparity, it is presurned,
command of Cal. Crawford, R. A., Major home, which was completely gutted, but by don in the year 1986, for the con- departments, as well as generally was that the frame of the 'Tessel was so
through- Robert's Tripp, Captain Francis and Lieut. Mosely, playing upon the walls and roofs of the long on the stocks soms ton yours that followingminnte:-Referring to the despatch tarded at Taim-isa-tsoi and took up a post-adjoining buildings the fire was ascessfully
sideration of the Government of Hong out the Exhibition, only bond fide Colonists Yamen respecting his suc it settled imperceptibly on one side, a of the Secretary of State No. 67 of 1885, tion with the two 7-poundor mountain gans limited to the one house. There was coo
through their respective Governments, can
That ho pertion of the ground on which the keel the Governor requests the Legislative which they had mauned, upon the hill in siderable dificulty in getting at the back
Mariborough House, London, S. W., participate in the Exhibition. It will not, has been carefully preparing his younger blocks and supporting timbera rested being Council to considor the amount of the
24th Novembar, 1884. therefore, be possible for the Royal Com brother for this for years past, has, of made ground.
The Official Gazette of the 18th of No- mission to entertain any applications, upon course, se obvious to us all end if the present allowance to be paid to Dr Ayres rear of the officers quarters at the Kowloon of the burning building, but after the fire vembar, 1884, a copy of which is enclosed, any proteros whatever, from Colonial Im Inspector General were to retire from the
notifies that Har Majesty the Qusen has
service there would be no particular objec Abhram, a Blairo paper, is informed that and to Dr Adana, respectively, in lieu of Barracka, the forces of the Mahdi are increasing avory | the fees received by them for issuing Bill were supposed to be retreating in a leisure-some of the members of the Brigade, ataion for the purpose during the year 1886, Notice for Circulation amongst the Chinese as efficient as the bead of the famly China
The Imaginary enemy, who had been partistly extinguished at the front bean pleased to nominate a Royal Commiserar Agarts in this Counter
BY ORDER.
tion to the founding of a Hart dynasty in of organizing and car-
the Customs Service, while it the future day, as is also his influence over the of Health.
incumbents of the oflice were only half 15 manner towards Kowloon City, wore considerable risky crossed the burning an Exhibition of the Products, Manufac
rying out in London, Soudanese, who are united as a single - It is proposed that henceforward Bills of presented by some large canvas targets embers and got a hose to work at the tures and Resources of the Colonial and
would certainly not bo the loser. But it is a man in fighting for freedom. This journal
on the left of the position supposed to be a back of the premises. By 2.
Empire,
The British Government has determined diferent matter entirely when it is the Bri- is of opinion that the task of subduing Health shall be issued by the Health Officer
the active Presidency of to hold an exhibition in London in the year
tish Minister who would thus retain con them by Eaglind is a very difficult ong, but er officio for a fee of 23 (three dollars) to be column of infantry, six targets of about 3 ft. the fire had boon got wall in hand, this Commission, His Royal Highneer the 1988 of the products, mauzafactures and trol over the Customs, and the idea is so that it would be easy for an Oriental paid into the Colonial Treasury. It will be equare on the right, representing a battery and by 3 o'clock, when some of the engines Trince of Wales is desirous of having the resmirces of the British Colonies and of unpractical that in my opinion such än
eminently practical man aa
the Inspector -power, under the commend of an experi- necessary to recoup the amount of the of artillery, and a womber of smaller targets returned to quarters, it was almost com- "pportunity of bringing prominently under India
encod Moslem, to bring them to reason.
The object of the exhibition is to secer- notice the development and progress which personal allowances to Dr Ayres and Drin two lines in advance of the larger ones,pletely extinguished. The Superintendent have been made in the various parts of the tain the progress that has been inade of high official supposed to be powersed of the..
General must be acquitted of over having entertained it. In the simple transfer of s supposed to be lines of skirmishers covering of the Government Fire Brigade, Mr H. British Empire, and His Royal Highness the colonies since their outanencement.
The Colony of Hongkong will be repre trusts that a moro intimata knowledge may the retreat.
secrets of the Uhinese Government to the E. Wodehouse, the new Acting Assistant thus be obtained of the vast Gelds for en-seated in this exhibition, and His Excel-service
a foreign Gove
Government, in the Tery The Volunteers opened fire with shrapact Superintendent, Inspector Grey, Mr J. S. torprise which oxist throughout the British Jency the Governor has appointed a Com. place where the mowledge of such neerota sholl ärst at the line of skirmishers Brewer, Engineer, were most active in Dominions
mission, consisting of representatives of the msy place the country he has been serving and afterwards at the battery of artillery Augerintending the operations and woro Highness the Prince of Wales intends to in carrying out the objects of the exhibit British Minister and at the same time It has been already stated that His Royal various sections of the population, to assist at a diplomatic disadvantage, is already good deal; but for ons individual, and the main column. The range not be-efficiently and energetically supported by take the same Executive part as in the caso tien the submerged vessels; and that the first
A minute by the Governor was laid on ing known the first shots fell short, but af. the foremen nud men of the Brigade. and His Royal Highnoe has, with the con- mainly of Chinese, and it would be im- would be to attempt the impossible. If the of the Paria Universal Exhibition of 1878; The population of Hongkong constate the most important revente officer in Ubing oficer of the Chéng-ching, who is now at large, is to be strictly searched for by the the table recommending the Council interwards some of the shells were very well The house in which the fire occurred was sent of Her Majesty's Government, alect possible to unke the exhibition complate Chinese Government acquiesced in such siz various Viceroys and Governor, and devote a mum of $500, for the reconstruction placed, doing considerable execution among a two-story building, the ground floor of Led Sir Philip Cunliffe-Owen, K.O.M.G., without the cordial cu-unication of this anomaly, the Diplorastic Body would of her ospitated immediately upon his captare.uf an hospital matshad on Stonecuttars
which was a draper's shop, rated by two to Museum, to act as Secretary to the
CEE, Director of the South Ken- people.
protest against a colleague being given such N.-C. D. News.
The Commission trust that the various advantages over them, or would find In the meanwhile the Buffs, in strength man named Ayan and Ahon. The opper Royal Commission. His Royal Highness Chinese traders and manufacturons will occasion later on for interference with the about 100 rank and file, had landed and floor was used as a school forgirls, in counse intends, in any matters of special impor-assist in the undertaking by coming volun werking of a machine which would be come up to the support of the artillery, two tion with the Baxter's Girls' Mission. There tance, to address himself personly to the tarily forward to exbibit specimens of their constantly grating on their nerves And if Executiva Commissioners of the respective handiwork and wares. The goods will be both Chinese and foreign Goveranmis Another minute by the Governor re.companies having been also marched round appear to be some suspicious circumstances Colonies; but he would be obliged by all taken care of by the Commission, and will approved, then the Misistor elcet himself by the right to attack the tank of the connected with the origin of the fire. Be-general correspondence being carried on he returned to the owners after the close of would hesitate to make such a bed of thorns nised Mai, and translated brother, though plementary vota of $3,600, to defray and was kopt up with considerable spirit. nets in the drapery shop was soon by
There in a Hindustani word usually roma commended the Council to grant a apenemy. Rife firing was then commenced fore the alarm was given one of the part with the Secretary to the Royal Commia- the exhibitions.
The Commission confidently rely upon the dual offices would certainly he for him. its meaning is evidently more that of
brother
As regards the method of representation Cliness to do their utmost to make the ex- Tho hypothesis that it is the sucosion to in the seas in which Methodists the cost of renovating the damaged call every male member of their community portion of Murray Pier, and extending After firing six rounds from each gan from some of the neighbouring inhabitants to be adopted by each Colony or group of hibition a success, and will be glad to assist the Inspectorate. General that cares Sir Robert Hart to delay acceptance of the ove pets in a go of a son of wie's it into deep water so that it may be their first positius, the artillery advanced leaving the shop with a bos in his lies at til Exbibitions His Royal then in say way that can be pointed out
Highness specially wishes that, if possible, | In order that there may be some system office reported to have been offered to him owe parents. If a man finde bis cook-room
about 260 yards and opened fire again, possession, and as he left he gave the a single Executive Commissioner should be in the movie of exhibiting, the Commission may therefore be dismissed. But there in Calouttal full of men, and then asks his approached by launches when the tide is
other matters which may very replies that they people are, he invarishly ebbing. Tirin, says the minato, is the pier which was continued until they had frished alarm of thieves and not "fire," na appointed, with who might be sasociated, request that Gassere selling to exhibit will are many, off
11606ary, hot m
more than two or three poly the Honorary S
Secretary (hir Wode- well
adjustment Julies that they are hin, b ass. The word at which nearly all the strangers of die their ten rounds of ammunition each. The would be imagined. He also appears to Assistant-Commissionar
The Secretary pit I have found # used in Madma, which, I tinotion and the officers of the army and me until withōt about 300 yards of the who was sleeping in a room at the will be propared to not on behalf of any and the Commission de of interest Chiness Ministers may very well want to to the Raval Cotamissh0loted All-articles will has may be appointment could be given effect to. The
that
all sections
whether as British Minister Sir. R which may not find it convenient to of the Chinese will come Colony
forward first line of skirmishers, when a withering back of the house, and who, when she was appoint an independent Commissioner
bert Har) would be their servant or thele readily exhibitor being desirous of heting master. Sir Thomas Wade might hike Any fra vest poured in from the front and right at last awakoned by the noise of the firs
period, but the Exhibition will pro Femuraty Secretary to that effect, and they the records of the Legation, or
them up during did not The troops then formed in house in flames and her retreat out of bay be opened daring the first fortnight will be marked secordingly For Sale.
May, 1836. With the ample time which As there will be a great concourse in men of whom by annihilated, order of march and proceeded to the land. Fortunately a window at the back was is being given to all those concerned, it is London to view the Exhibition, many of in terms of fulsome compliment. Although ing-place at Taim-tea-taoì.
situated about six fost above the roofs of a sincerely to be hoped that the work of in the things exhibited, such as black-wood therefore, there may be delay in the official stallation may be complete at least a fort Furnituro, silk gonds, gold and silver jewel-announcement of the return of the lus Major-General Cameron, previous to the row of houses in Circular Pathway, and she night previous to the date often is to re: back onsments, de, would be likely to find such an honourable capacity as that which
opening
erg crockery ware, ivory carvings, birde pestor-General to his old allegiance, and party men leaving, said it afforded him great succeded in dropping safely on to the roof As the object of this On the motion of the Colonial Secretary, pleasure to see the Valunteers co-operating below, and so scaped a little girl who of each Colony, it has been considerad imike to set up temporary shops in the Ex-se no reason for dismissing the notion as present the progress and the development a ready sale, and some of the traders may public repart has sasigned to him, we here, avounded by the Colonial Treasurer, she, with the regular in thme manosuvres. "As he was in the upper part of the house also bad practicable to call upon the Colonial Gov. hibition,
either incredible or unlikely,
A CORRESPONDENT Writes to the N-C D. Not in reference to the question about the origin of the word boy for a servant-
not used for a currant i
QUARANTINE MATURED ON STONEÇUTTEES':
ELAXIN
Island for quarantine purposes.
MURRAY PIER TO BE REPAJEED AND
KETENDED....
in Calcutta
I believe, rather than the former place, in navy land.
A NORDENFELDE GÜN FOR THE CHARLES
the sourse of anclt- Indian words and customs as have got to Chins; and Irieda
in Madras whom aned about the origin
of the word as used by them told me
regarded
it as a corruption of the word
LOW
the dummies
*Bluffs' continued to advance upon the have left without areaking, a poor women
AD
that a suitable house),
collection
to be
and propare such a heavy failure as tho
before such s
The Governor recommends the Council fank by which the enemy ware supposed to found the whole of the Erant part of the war 30 data cannot be fixed at this his exhibits sold has simply to notify the come us to Peking for a nionth to destroy
that, the assindsting of the sound of a new to rube £58. 5s, 104, the cast of fitting the word by the early Engtial settlers to that steam launch Charles May with a Nordens
MINUTES REFERRED TO THE SINANCE
of a word already familiar being no un-feldt gun, natural or uncommon cot Another Gor respondent says :— In Bowhay a native palanquin-bearer is called bici, which is dirtine; from the term applied to ordinary
ut at least sest
the informly write
Cut
the
im