No. 8159.-FRbruary 28, 1889.}

expected here on or about Wednesday, Wens'a Marionettes open to-night. It is the Gil March. The Unnadian Pacific Co.'s str. db winie au excellent slow and we hope there will

left Vaucunter for Japan, de, on the 19th inst

be a good huuŽA,

THE CHINA MAIL

HONGKONG RIFLE ASSOCIATION,

HANDIGAP OBaileson cur.

The P. M. Co.'s steamer City of Sydney, Polo racer will take place on the Kace Ts Singapore Agent of the British North I know the defendant, who is master of may be properly taken as the type owing to the road, and it is understood that tharations which existed between the two,

Bomeo Company is despatching, says the thes.a. Westmeath. I reminhor the ease the sounding position it has lately as means that the ronds are in perf-et order. countries, and of spreading reports of com with the AMERICAN MAT of February course on Saturday, 9th March. The pro- Singapore Free Iress, forly additional Sikhs arriving here in December 16. She came sutnud. Rish however as the west in the They hang op few mats at the crossing war with Russin. Under these ciroqm- 4th left Yokohama on Tharedoy,

pers & Haner to-morrow to North Boruco, up fra Singapore. By the ring the astors slope of the mountains, spine of the streets, and that means that the Emperor stances Rumia feels compelled to take mea- 28th instant, at daylight, and may ha gramme will bo found in another column.

principally from Poning and Hongkong, wie vertain merchandise ningun to Funda is reported to te presso i min absolutely concealed from the geza of his area to most any possible acts of hostility

here will also be dispatched 10.000 Mesra Rossell & Co. The bill of Lading eral stores of a foro abundant and more subjects. Old coolies and amall hova sto Đô the part of the Amir.

tele, a quantity of shot and shell for the were delivered instead of 355, The cargo erto rested upon a limited though definite and suceuseially represent the retime of is proctocent. O that targo 354 perkagen varied character. That reputation bis hith-dressed in tattered robes and worn-out hata, Enider cartridges just received per a a

(London · China Express, 25th Jan) 12-pdr. howitzer, and other material. We was delivered by this Captain. We as alure of information. An ine ge an ottichil when ho gues out. Ohanee The China Tas markeż unfortunately has hear that Mesars. J. M. Lyon & Co. have agents had nothing to do with the delivery. however wo find our sources of informenalles have uniforme put on then for fallen into much duller times Though the tween engaged for anme time in the mand With regard to car cargo we innded the Rizu multiplying and becoming to the day, and are accepted a tramod majority olaperators during the senD DOW bill of lading produced to the flodem Do, precise and more scientific in proportion troops when a camp is inspected. Unre-drawing to a cluso have-ae wo pointed out Extince of abel for the Company.

and they took delivery. If the whale of a more experienced and specially brain-ality peace safety in Chios always, but we a few woola sines-done better than for the cargo had been delivered the Captained professional observers so being employ should have hardly expired that Wu Ta the provious fow seasons, the position has would have remained the bill of lading, in the examination and valuation of cheng would have accepted such a fare as fallen away again somewhat. Suontoo but as there was one package short the particular mineral producing districts, the completion of tho othbankmont approresooms to have given way considerably, and Godown do. retained the bill of lading. Pabaug as a field for enterprise has advzne It was reported to us by the Godown Co.dibly in importance in its owning been deceived by his subordinates. They work at public auction at t. por lb. re- Ít họ, như va can buy iuujiro khác họ bạn teas of this class have been sold during the that the cargo was ono package short, under a British Protectorate as provided to reported to him that the broach duction of the rate prevailing last August. Creed, and he has sent on the report to Witherto teas of this description were noted The coat of the package short delivered, a guarantee for the scinity of contexts which we have boun obliged to pay was and the permanence and stability of legally Puting. Ho is a man of high chameter, for their make, bat, like several other Foo- £15. That was the amount which the firm acquired rights. Much of the attraction and has been mentioned as likely to anccoed chow chops daring this nuage, they hav

which Pahang is now uxorcising over the Li Rangchang in the Viceroyalty of Chilli,not been up to the usual mask, and dealers in Shanghai on invogligation considered the

ciao balieve that he would have who got them from importers are said to value of the packages We have mado ramiude of thise who are looking to it as aand pearod application to the ostics of the chip reative field for the employment of darud knowingly to a deceive the Throne have had much trouble in getting them off for repayment, and the answers have always their money and their energy, is the mag. It is more dangerous for him than for his their hands.

notism that known auriforona region animrdinates, for when the ice melts, and been that they knew thing about it. Tho

the fraud is discore od, they have murely

It will be suun by our LogsÌ Roporta that telegrams referring to the matter cnet neser fails to exert in propuction to Chus £6.5.4.

mignilicence of its possibilities, Vinto report that a spring freehet has re-en-cit have granted lease to appeal from the the Judicial Committee of the Privy Coun- By Mr Stokes-There may have been a there is in Pahang in abondance, and the

decision of the Supreme Court of Victoris En skages for Shanghai by the Westueeth de osits of that mineral al Sungei Bentons hesides the ono in question. It was not and Kuantan are already being opined up, from Shunghai we heard first about tho in thu latter ease upari an unusually exten- alinct delivery of this pigge. It was siva scale, but it is the gold mining prospeels after the ship hưft the port that we heard of that are being booked it with the most covo- the short delivery. We first brought thun true interost. In addition to the Punjun claim against the Captain of the Westouth Mining Company's guld workings, which in October boat. The writ issued a few

af this moment are looming large in the hours before the ship was to leave Wapublic eye, thero are yther important com- had the Captain arr sted on an affidavit. cessione being worked more or less actively We paid for the package as agents for the at Hamb. Tras, Tenom, on the Bungie owners of the Westmeath, and we claimed Telang, and chewhere.

The Shire Line Flintakire loft Singa. We have to acknowledge ressipt of a new pore ou and instant, and may be ex work by Me J. Dyer Ball, entitled 'How to pected here on or about the Zud Speak Cantous," Ăn camoxing on th March. The N. G. Isa. Bormida left Bingapore secunt edition of his Cantonese Made on the 23rd inst, and may be expected Easy. we jointed out that although that on or about the 3rd March, The Union Line stouter Balcarres Brook, work trented in a more comprehensive wanner than had hitherto been attempted from Hamburg, left Singapore in the 25th inat., and may be expected here the tones, explatives, pronunciation and on or about the 4th prox The O. S. S. Co... Telamon, from Liver-grammatical structure of Cantonero,

pool, lefé Singapore on the 26th Feb., was deficient in lessons illustrative of And may

exposted here on or about the 100 of the languge in ovoryday the 5th March.

lifu. Mr Ball ในเล nuw mads guod The D. DR. stoainer Frigge, from Ham-

burg, luft singapore ou the 28th Feb,, that defect by his new work, which and inay be expectol here on or about contain fifty conversations, eminently the 6th March.

practical, covering alsinst all the forms of The steamship Arration pour, from Cal-xpression mod alust all the vocabulary

cutta, left Singapore où the 28th Feb,

for ordmary conversations in Cantoner. nad may be expected here on or about The author has suceveiled in giving the the 6th March.

conversations life-like form asking them as near as possible what one would nata ally expect to form the subject matter of conversation. Mr B has perhaps mastered the Grutocene dialet better than Tha EA. S. 8. Co.'s steamer Gathricany foreigner has yet done; and his aily left Part Tarwin for this port on 27th practice in the Supreme Court us interpre- Fab., and may be expected here ua or

for has give him a power of setting forth aint the Bb Mareh

the grout difference between the structure That. Decoms left Bombay for Hongkong of English and China in a more Incid

on the 21st Feb.

Ianner than has yet hors attained. | It is not su Anglia Cantonese that ha

with, but the real idior of Canton. We have n besitat in saying that Mr Ball's tuo works Castors Made Easy' and 'Bow The delivery of the French Muil was begun to Sprak Cantonese form as concise and at 3.20 p..

complete a manual of the dialect as it 18 nig possible to expect. There are really other works on the subject worthy of comparing with them.

The 0.8.8. Co.'s steamship Hector, from Lirerpool, left Singapore on the 27t Fub., and may be expected here on or atmut the 7th March.

REAR-Admiral Maxwell and family loft toendeavours to noko his tenders convorsnul Any for lume.

MESSAS Siousson & Co, inform us that the D. D. R. steater Friga, from Hamburg, left Singapore for this port this morning.

Messrs David Sassoon, Sonn & Co. inform

s that the 4.6. irratues Apoar luft Singa- pore yesterday, and is expected here on or about the 6th proxime.

A CONCERT in behalf of the loost branch of the Asarciation for giving Aid to the wives and families of soldiers and silure took plker in St. George's Hall Inat night. There

The ninth compotitios for the monthly Handicap Challenge Cap took pince yester day, and was won for the third time by Mr Shelton Hooper, with a total score of 80 points. The up therefore beaames Fes property. The money prize of So, shish Ima ou previous consiens gone with the up, is taken by the terms of the competi- on, by the second highest scorer, viz., Mr Chas. Ford, who made 5 points. The

embors will now be re-handicapped:

Sevres.

Press Total. yde, yds, cackled.

20 26 80 Mr A. Shelton Humper : Mr Chae, Ford 31 7 Major-General Gordon 31 Mr Edgar B. Shepherd 27 14 29 20 Lieut. Baynes, .. Mr W. D. Braidwood 23 1 Dr. V. Ladds... 23 17

Pretions Winners.

1888,

17

10

25

10

1 10

8A5*382

17

Jane Mr W. C. Murray....6 points. July.C. Roberson.....67 Augest,AT: Shelton Flaopor 68 Feptember, Mr C. D. Wilkinson...65 Ontuber, Major Knight, A.E. 65 November, Mr A. Shelton Hooper72 December, Me Chas. Fund.........74

1899.

January,...Bir Olus. Ford.........79

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27

CHINESE NOTES FROM CANTON.

The disastrous floods that have occurred in various parts of the Empire during the

fis in our agency account to the owners.

The Captain had nothing to do with the sruding of the telegram. We have nothing Rigned by the Captain or may of the flours emitting short delivery.

By Mr Wilson-The package in question was shipped originally in Australia and then at Singapore.

The evidence of the defendant, taken on commission, was then pat in It stated) that no claim haul wen and against the defendant antil Odalur last and he was not aware that any such claim was to be last year have taught the native officials, atmade. The officer who had charge of the least the authorities of this province, that delivery of the carga in question had since boat of lessous, experience. The Nanhai the impression that the delivery was all heft the ship and defendant had been under Magistrate has issued argent orders for a right.

was not a largo sudience, a fact which is thorough surses of the susteakments of

K. & A. S. S. Co.'s ateszner Guthrie left.ents which the community has had re-pronuntions against floods ars recognised to

tay be expected to arrive at this port on the 8 March.

Tus Ageut of the Pacife Mail S. S Ch. informas anthat owing to the insiemenes of the wnther, the City of Sydney left Yokohama tine

Advised.

al & m

yesterday from Deli and Hoshow, struck, on the way up, a rock near the Ladrones. Sas austained considerable damage and has had to go into duck for expairs.

the O. 8. S. Co a steamer dumon, from Liverpool, left Singapore on the 26th inst.,

mimus encure.

110-

are ordered to be carried at in anticip tion of the heavy rains that fall in the 4th. 6th and 6th, mocha.

ато

the numberless sufferers. In spite of

of hears

that the disasters in the centre of Chin are somewhat exaggerated.

The

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MENS FOR THE EMPEROR'S

MARRÍA -E.

ed the breach, and Wa will probably not dare to own that he was deceived tinself The marriage of the Emperor will no dombt, tako placa before this bad news is known in the Palace; it would be the imax of the ill omens that have attended the ceremony, N.-C. Daily News,

THE NAMEL-BUSINESS IN PERING

in tlvs và Masgrave o. Chung Trung Toy. This is the case referred to in our tion question, in which thu judges in the recent comments on the Chinese immigrs-

Victoria Court held ave to ons that the Government there had no power to prevent the respondout landing. From this doct- sion-appent is now made. The cue will be one of much interest, as it will raise the whole constitutional question of the legality or otherwise of restrictive measures recently adopted in Australia.

The Peking curraspingont of the Chinese Pimes writes There is no ruois (in Pe- ! king) for a man of artistic toate who would enter the cluinné or emmel and eni- Mr E. Calborno Baber, who, has been revery expert Supéress The manuteleut by the Foreign Office for an indefinite tem of name in Japan brs now sated period to the Government of Burmah is, we The marriage of the Emperor Kuangage proportions, and has been carefully hear, to leave London directly. He has fostered by Capt. Brinkley and others who hare genuine and cultured artistic taste, the same objectives, harmony, beasty, and Here some movement has been made for perfection of manipulation and thich by Here von Brands, the Minister for Ger

ter and priest are personages of refined ne samel work has impoved erently, and the tiatio rnlture, and in sequence the

pets, wall embroideries sill tapeetics in anafacture of the very beautiful silk car- relief and of large size, and great merit. If a nuas of taste, who came out

ay the reins. have re have RUWA

of the Fumpeter, and brother-in-law of

but

the most strennona

He has heutz

515-

and

Shanong has been

been appointed aaan Assistant Commission- er in the Burmese Civil Service, and is will be on hand for the delimitation of the destined to proceed to Bhame, where he frontier between formal and thin, of the it is commenced. It will be reuenborod that Mr Baber has been at konis on lesso for some time waiting to procecil to Bur will be firat utilised in Sikkim, in the nego ash. There is some talk that his services

his great experience in Chinese would be tiations with the Chinese Amban, where

of famous value.

cimiler

10anner to the successful inanet à com-

and the amo Company's steamer lector, Sterndale Benner) we comparatively introducing it in Chim for the benefit of thousand tons, and just three hours before, which was very much superior for tike the two Kuang, sukured much in the Bloomsbury Square, Lunden, W, O., will..

Hei, which is appointed to take place in a fus days' time, is not being nonded with favourable emens, and it will surely require all the skill of the Quart soothsayers to prove that they eclected a really aspicious time for this important ereut, The famine in Manchuria, Shantung url the Yangiemany, and the Abled Favier. Both minis provinces grows were daily, as indeed it was known would be the case; and the courts we cien are every day more subscriptions of foreigners in China ned the harrowing, showing as they do that the

high heral contributions from Hongkong, the Mr Stokes said he had no further evid-Straits Settlements, London and rewhere.

Hin care is this. The jooly a loop in the bucket empared Armed with connections with the ebouistes the Lord Mayor of London, to ask his Fram the account of the deputation to ence to produce.

and art dealers of London, Paris, Bertu, Lrdship's assistance in opening and pro MESSES Russell & Co. inform us that the Probably due to the eprieit of entertain-the river at certain localities whore the defendant was allowed to lenso the harbour with the distrowa Ont is crying for relif.

at the termination of the voyago without The fire in the Palace was taken, wo know,manent markets, he would do well here, who are famino-stricken in the Chinese E- Visuns, St Petersburg, all large and permoting a fund for the relief of the millions Captain was away from his owners for over Port Darwin for this purt yesterday, and sently. A all events. the ticket holders insufficient, and the necessary repair any notice whatever of this claim. s a sign the displeasure of Hens especially it in addition he had a fair kovy prie, it will be seen that its cbject has boetz

who did not think it worth while to attend

eighteen months and never had any notics this the Empress appened to have as the concert made a mistake and missed

attained. Over £3,000 was contributed The native authorities oem to attach start delivery. In the meantime the mate cardiogly stopped the work that was go most part, save the options named, in donation of £1,000 from Mesars Matheson The enamel work of Peking is for the the succeeding day, headed by the princely from Mears Russell and Co. in respect of sumed as a personal warning, and she hase of Chinese keramics. Bomething worth bearing, the concert, on

more importance to the calamities auffered jeft the ship and all bills of lading two own retirement, when she finally gives Puigar hand-, but as the tints of the paster and Co. The ten trade also conete amongst on in the preparation of palace for her the whole, being enw of the best of the kind by the victhas of insudations at New rears old were destroyed, and therefore

aro very fine, and surpass these produced its meusbers many of the first contributors, that has bare given in the Colony fut some elixand the line country than the mente of rebutting this chaith was taken of the death of Friuts Tin, tho unde

in Japan, there would be a great and fine due largely, we believe, to the personal in ren to the famine which is said to prevail in way from the defendant. The fault was

trade opened to foraigners if the manipula-itiative ut one of its members. In addition The principal honours of the eren Anhai and other provinces. Indeed the Mesara Ras ell and Up' in ot making the Empresa. His reputation has been

sicer would be improved. Most of the whee

to the work thue inaugurated at the Mansion. fr this part today, insteatì nd yesterday au ing fell to Mra G S. Guron and Miss Sto-suiferings of the people in the North are this clair on the defendant before the ship that of a scholar, and he does not seem

now produced is of commonplace and even House, a number of inerchants and bankers paul. The former laty was, we believe, described in pitiful terros and subscriptious left the harbour Is would be a great hard-

ignoble design, and without fuish. The heard in public hare for the first errently asked for the prompt relief olship on fae Captain in that case were he to have taken any burt in put the Peces of Kieu Lung's time wore, on the treated in the trade of China, hava bad

his death within a few days of

must be a surious contrary, as regard colour, design, solidity, further the collection of fands, in

meeting to constitute a committee to Ter Superintendent of the P. & O. Com routerday evening, and those who listened contributions raised aming for igers for at held responsible. He had nothing to Baperor's marringe,

Bay to the clado. The bill of lading was shock to the lipperial family. Lut the and finish, irreproachable. The tawdry, pany forms us that the 4.8 Kaisir-i-Bind, so her will be glad to enjoy the same plea distribution in the contral provinces, produced and it bore tire signature of 18 great weight for a long period on the mining, trampery work now often made for mitteo worked for relieving the distress

sure again. fler autog of Gounod's deteworthy that the Chinese borities with the outward English Mail, leit Singa- | Maria (the effect of which was considerably are rather doghtful as to the xistence of whartinger, but how was it to be kaxwn Eraperor's mind has beun ila bresch in export is pitiable and shows letusement.

that the gods had not been stolen after the Yellow ver

At present most of the Peking supplies of caused by the great Shapee famine in pere for this port on Wednesday, 27th inst, heightened by Mr Von Wille's violin ob any actual distress in those provinces, delivery, as often happened. The defend- forts have been made to close the

old Clins, faience, and objecte of art are we may also nole will approbation, that the 1877-78. In addition to these NABUTES, bligata), bed enthusiastic applause, and living that the increased export of rice ant's mouth was cloned, and as had no pos- breach; no expense has been spure; the becoming evident, the supply will not last apporters to aid in the work, and the drawn from Sheni and Shansi, but, as is China Inland Mission lias appoaled to its her rich and highly-trained soprann was frem Wam is better proof that nag 1 cibility of investigating the case after the best men have been set to the task, much longer, and it is desirable that mitar THE Cerpen steamour China, which arrived card to oven balter advantage that here port, of the flourishing condition of most at long d∙lay in making this clein. That was kist the most rising stewsman in China, aber provinces should be induced to part Baptist Missionary Sueisty intends to an-

when she afterwards »sayed Tito Matte 'a | the districte. There cannot however but how he put the case to his Lordship on the Wa Ta-cheng, was ordered from his post at with their treasurve

ounce similar stepa in the forthcoming angDear Hourt, which elicited he several places where a great scarcity merits, but he said from a legal point of Coton and put in charge.

issue of ita orgau, the Misionary Herald. Miss Sinani was revails, but one cannut hel mcluding view that the plaintiffs had ghim what is regular telegrapine conuication with Patty well exploited; Ghibli, Peking in scellent voine, and her rendering of 'Life' (Blumenthal) and The clong of the

ever gaat The Captain, certainly not in the Emperor, who has been constantlycepted, in wat supposed to be artistically rich in Honan the store of beautiful things regard to the telegrams. The plaintifs went

AN IMPORTANT DOOуERY is announced wooden ahoon (Molloy) was greatly enjoy

Just have been Badle diiuished by the in the Paris Figure,' of a valuable remedy The disease of leprosy a provalent in the length of depriving the defendant of enjoing on him the absolute necessity f erl, an encore being demanded in her as the southern proviucce, has, it would ap-

completing the work while the water Messus Botterfield & Swire inform us that ala.. Mr Gran as ner than suala touched the last pie feelings of art sverig andevil that maid low. As will be soon from the is which devastated the most worthy for nervous debility, physical exhaustion,

districts; successful witch is spirga gruat doal- certain number of well-tudo gotry, which the chains was brought was not in such, wintever asistance he asked for destructions, although Cheg-tu ought to dared him fan a miserable existence and

he was justly indebted. The way king Gazette of January 28th

Bechuan, Eseichow, and and premature decay. The discovery was Kansu war and rebellions have tande great made by a missionary in Old Mexico; it in Marzials My Love is come, the joyous have resolved to take the initiative and dis-any way likely to bring about conciliation has been sent bioz fouling of which he brought but must effec- cover the treatment said to be so efica

He reports that be between the parties.

repay oxploration, and in Kangey, Kungai, in early grave. We learn that the Rev. The defendant was was informed that foreigners had a certains blaug, Hunan, Hepat, Auhui, which, Joseph Halmes, Bloomsbury Mansions, His other effort. May Dev, ciously carried out to Japan, with a view of the master of a large steamer, sono ten Lively. inae. Alr N. J. Rebertson, who was apar- the thousands affected from that dreadful the time of the steamer's departure this curdingly he telegraphs to Li Hung-chang, it is not amount to mach.

hydraulic work to Chinese clam rebellicos and internecine wars, the stores send the prescription, free of charge, on ently not in his best voice, gave Frunz Abt's

receipt of a self-addressed stumped enve- Goad night' and a serenade by Schubert, Leper villages and homes are to be found claim was auddenly pressed against him, who sends him three the sand barrels of

In Peking there are still some heantifal lupo." both of which were well received. Mr C. every where in the south, and being kept up and was arrester because, as Mr Wilson Putand out fivan Fort Arthur, and be elections, but they are becoming rate, as

Ir the autocars from Consumption, "Baro- Hirst's Germon set was admirably render by Guverursant reflect a good deal of credit andidly admited, it was thighs he would buys six hundred barrels wore himself in

the process of dispersions has gone on apice fala and General Debility will try Scott's pay submitted that from a legal point Shashat and Hongkong. In the same Mr Von Willo,

whom span the authorities; but the actual reco- of view there was no claim against the dosette is published a Memorial from Was

Some old families have ese superb piecus | Emulsion of Pure Cod Liver Oil with and his winin the concert would have very of any of the points having befendant. The clain contd only be brought Ta chong reporting the progress made t

of keramic art, but in Peking, as in ucher Hypuphosphites, they will find immediate Inst one of its leading fractions, played found impracticable, the Chinese Consul in

Leoncertu by Plude, and showed his usual Japan has been appealed to to instiinte mi-pecial provisions of thu ortia- the bronch The two embsakwents through capitals, is often happens that the family roliet and a permanent benefit. The Medical

elates, carefully

refully preserved during centuries Profession in the various countries of the ability to charm with the noble instru- and inquiries, and at bis instance a Japa, auce which extended the Bills of Lading the gap between wbiel, the river was escup. I perkapn, ab last fall to a prvligať son whoj world universally declare it a remedy of the

to this Dolny, and under thess pro ment. The concerto, a work with a very aesu specialist is about to visit Canton.

Wore being gradually brought nearer

wastes all with riotous living, alla the must greatest valno, and as it is very palatable it visions the only parties who could sue fair share of technical difficulties in it, was will be interesting to watch the progress of his were the consignees of cargo.

cach other.

At the end of Novembar last,

0 The con- he the whole work was scanned, the

erlahed played in a thoroughly artistic maner, the experiments or at least his treatment among signees had been satisfied by blessrs Rus-pening was over a hundred yards wide, and and others have done in England, and, and comfort to the sufferer. Any Chemist possessions just like the Huilan be readily taker by the most sensitive tons, Hastings, Buckinghaus, Lonsdales, stomach, and will never fail to give relief alagi and rendo being apecially wall ron- the tainted celestiala. dered. Capt. Somerville gave very valu The Yellow River is naturally again Westmeath, and therefore all rights under adding and adding, and bringing the The great collections of Peking here in too agents in Hongkong and China-ddet

nants for the owners of the from each end the labourure went un Gually, retires to well merited poverty..n apply it-Watson & Co. (Limited), aide assistance throughout the evening an alluded to, and this time a good deal seema that bill of lading were extinguished. Beend

The Band of H M.S. Im-so be said in the endeavour o detract from relied that point

ends nearer and nearer. AL date at accompanist

in conjunction the Memorial, it

would parts of the programms, and at the close who seeme to be abnoziora to certain high

been filled, on the Race Coures, by kind permission of the Pipers of the 1st Battalion Argyll and officials in the province, for the success, tule way it the Captain. 1e there and there would be only left an open- naked for judgment for the defendant,ing some ton yards wide. Even this it wra the Jockey Club. The following will be Sutherland Highlanders delighted the achieved in stopping the breach of the with costs

audience with several tunes, Sergeant river.

Hia Lordship said is regards the tole January, as the whale staff were working expected would be closed by the middle of Piper Hall contributing a solo.

Last, but not least, appears again on the

The M, M. O's steamer Saghalien taris the suggestion that a policy of rota grams this Captain apparently had nothing sight and day, and the supply of millet THE now Russian flagship, the admiration shed an adopted towards the to do with them. Why did not the plain-stalks was so imple, that the depois for arrived this afternoon with the French Mail Naime, left Combo on the 14th inst., United States. The argaments that the They might Lase arrested the chip.

tiffs take proceedings against the ship their parshasa had been elused. Meantime and is expected in Singapore on the 20th Chinese residents in America are law-

the drainage catal, which was to take off of 28th Jan. We take the following tele- just. On her arrival, the flag of E. E. ab ding, that the action of the Congrees is

no, lnd bean dog out, and found to be the water into the old north-eastern chin. I grams froin our exchange ;-

be of Admiral Schmide will be shifted to her, and arbitrary, that the restriction was initiated

THE OVERTHROW OF BRITISH RULE IN the Dimitri Donskri will leave for Cron-to further party interests, that the tower-

the requisite longth, breadth and depth.

INDIA-DHULEEP SIGA'S SCHEME. etách,

ia Lordship and it was not a ling for It will be soon that the report is exceeding ment have shown a thorough disregard of which to arrest the Captain, a claim of this ly vague and general in its tertua, though Singh, who is as present here, has issued a Paris, Feb. 18-Maharajah Dholeep) tranties are well founded and not to be con-

nature. These arra ta were meant for it probably represantell that Wu Ta-chong manifesto tidssed to the Princes nud Sin William Robinann, who was Governor tradicted. It is, therefore, not to be

won-

debtors who were running asay, tot for knew personally of the Straits Settlements from 1-77 to dered at that the idea is being adopted,

the operations The people of India. In it he declares that 1880, has been appointed, Acting (verner gradually but steadily, that the Americans, putting the Captain of a slip in an ignomi Emperor's rescript to this. Memorial shows there are supporters in Europe and Amer on of Victoria in the room of Sir Henry Locks missionaries, marchants and residents, as position on account of a thing arising again the intoreat his Majesty tuck in the who are ready to forma an army for the On a number of raca ponica and hacks.

from short delivery of cargo. who is about to visit England on account of should be requested to return to oiler con

work, and the pleasure with which he read of overthrow of the British rule in India, but Mr Wason-We adopted every possible Wa Ta-choug's approaching success. The following were among the sales-Zur $20, urgent private affairs. By statute, Siz genial times, and that the resolution is means we could to settle the matter. The Emperor says: We are deeply gratised to the purchase of munitions in order to carry that a fund of £4,000,000 is necessary for Palayonsa $65, Mdopi 805, Aneroid 200, George Higinbotham, the Chief Justice of gaining ground that no United States eri-agents. Messrs Adatasan, Bell and do

3-Colony, should hold the post during the zene skouhl be allowed to settle in Chincee

learts that there i a prospect of the

out that object. Beaider the Punjabees, Wiscaare 650, Post Bay $15, Freter $65, Governor's absence, and he has formally surrito g. The article, which appears in Canada and gave an undertaking on breach being closed, and we command Irish soldiers serving in British regiments Belgic 825, Robin Grey 805, Mae 860, protested against Lord Knutsford passing the native papar, is important in so far as

Mr Stokes-Of course the Captain hedio Acting Director-General to make use in India would assist in the movement. Lochinvar 8), Glenisla 856, Tush 895, him over, However, correspondence has it shows that the Chiurse Government is on so he sat at liberty and some arrangement the thek

of the present upportunity of Saishing an interview with a special, correspondent | On passed between the Government and Sir the sleet, and will be compelled, at some Tattera $20, Methven 875, Lord Chancellor Higinbotham on the subject, which, if time or other, to take up some steps, whe 880, Cherry Hipe 870. Bentur $100, Attels published, is said would be very interest ther of retaliation or otherwise, in this im 855, Starry Night 230, Talisman $5, Gaying; but the Chief Justice states his lipe portant question.

from Inverpack, but Singapore yesterday,

both for this purt.

The following is the Order of the day for

the meeting of the Legislative Council to-

morrow

1. Financial Minutes.

2 Sanitary Bye-Laws, dated 13th February, 1989.

3. Second reading of the Bill for amend- ing the Laws relating to the construction of Buildings in the Colony of Hongkong, The Annual Highland Games of the let Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Bigh

ed.

without

and heathsono disenso.

Act

all and Co

ing

remoning are not nów numeroua...

landers will take place on the 13th Murch perverse played at the beginning of both any eredit that may he due to Wn-ta-cheng, with the hardship of bringing a claim in than half the gap at mor & many cases been dispersed thus, and those

the open events -

1-Half-Milo Race, open to the Services,

Volunteers and Police.

2 Mile Hace.

3-Highland Fling

4-Sword Dance 6-Pipers Competition open to the World, entranca 50 cents to play quick step Strathspey and Real). —Also a Tug-of-War. Teams of Ten,

satrance $3 esok, team,

Ma Denson sold by auction this afternoon

The

Lad 840, White Rose 811, Strawberry Jam 108, Persimmon $60, Harborer 803, King craft $7. Thise Arabs were put up, but were bought in.

the

ars sealed. Bir William Robtuson, it was rumoured at the time, and has not since been denied, was one of two ex-colonial go- vernors regarding whom the Mliwraith Gu- verment cabled to Lord Knutsford that they would be persones ingrata in Queens

land,

SUPREME COURT.

IN SUMMARY JURISDICTION. Before Hi Lordship Chief Justice Russell.) Thursday, Feb. 2.

gy

Mr Wilson said they should have had to take proceedinge by foreign attachment and it would cost a good deal moro.

behalf of the Cupt in.

must be made,

His Lordship reserved judgment,

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"TRIAL OF THE BISHOP ÓT LINUOÍN, FOR HITUALESE FRACTICES. London, Feb. 13.—The trial of the Bishop of Lincoln for situalistic practica was opened seaterday at Lambeth Falues. O His lordship contested the competence of the court to try the case. The bearing of the argumenta bau been adjourned till the 12th of March...

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Let hic direct his subordinatus of the Standard here Dhuloop Singh inform- to reason with all haste, so that uured him that 90 per cent. of the Princes of anxiety may be dispoiled by the announcy. India were prepared to fuvolt, against the | On New York ment of its early completion. Sure enough, British, THE MINING BOOM. JAG VA st about the expected time, Wn Ta-chong The Singapore Freezes in the coure reported that the breach was closed. The of a leader, says :-1 we are to take the practical knowledge that the China have present condition of the local mining share acquired from centuries of experience bad market in Singapore, and as a consequenze been successful, and the Epiror's abriety in other places where business is done in was dispelled, and he could proceed wi ha these shares, we may give full credit to the lighter heart with the preparations for the Ta notorious beach-camber, James

remark that has been made that Singapore, morringe. Soon, however some doubts W. E. Y REES AND OTHERS T. ASTONBHOUSE, for the first time, has really wakened up began to be whispored whether the breach Kelly, who has been spending a good deal On the thirst, the forces of the British North Borneo Company captured Galeela

This was a claim for 2190.00, for alleged on the question of the mining intereala of was actually closed, or if the actual breach ME CHAMBERLAIN, ADVOCATING À REUNION OF of his time lately in prison on short sen- Fort after 34 hours fighting, caplaring two short delivery of cargo. Mr F. H. O, Wilson the Peninsula, or at all events, as regarits as closed, boiler the river bad returned

THE LIRUAL PARTY, tences, was again hafore Mr Wodehouse iron and seren brass ss. The enemy (of Mesars Wotton and Descon's offe) those of the particular undertakings which to its Shantung bed. Our correspondent

London, Feb. 14.-ft Chamberlain, lost 20 killed, while the loss of the British appeared for the plaintifts, and Mr A Pare as yet open to the participation of the at Chi-new-fu mentions that they were still speaking at Glasgow yesterday, advocated a to-day. It appears that Kelly has a grudge North Bornes forces was ons killed and five Stokes (Messa Sharp, Johnson and Stokes) public. It is not our part to enquire into the husking there for the Yellow River water rousion of the Lib.ral party, and said that against Fisher, the 'runner' of the Sailers' badly wounded. Detailed particulars show for the defendant.

special reasons that way be operating coprono news come from Kings that the the Liberal were grood as to

Temperature. general Home, and one night reoutly, when be that the engagement was hot. The enemy $136.5, being for short delivery of ong certain shares, but coutent ourselves with nishing froin the Grand Danal sale vital difference, he aid, was that the

Mr Wilson said the slim was one for duce auch been actir ty in the demand for ton of water in the new bed was dimi programme, including Irish goestions: the7aken of Maurs Falconer & Co.'s Pr a set, were engaged on the opposite side of the

Quem's Bead.). had been looking on the whisky while it river by Dyak auxiliutive, while Sith package of merchandise abipped on board noting the fact as one which, whatever its Chibli it was reported that there was Gladstonians has homo rule on the prin OMETER

9. to, was fusel-oily, a dragged Fisher out of a troops advanced steadily to the ramparts, the Westmeath, of which the defendesk was direct bearing or rahat, cannot but even no auch clunge in the colour of the ciple of untionality, whereas the Unionials

1 P. Migr zickuha and a saulted him, and during the and attacked the fort with a brisk musketry and for the cost of three telegents which terprise and capital to which we must look was being again fell from the Yellow River to its fullest extent. Hows by no means TuskwMONETER AB,...

the master and signed the bill of lading, tually serve to quicken that inflow of on- vater a bad been expected abal were ready to cousede locul self-govELLDERİ fre supported by the fire of the gua from waffle the latter's watch mysteriously di Perak, and the 19 ponder howlizers. Both were despatched by Messrs Russell and Co. for the exploitation of the yet latent astur. At last we have the authoritative news aaured that the differeure could not be get

Drake and Siklus took part in the final rush of London and Messrs Russell of this Caal resources of the Pontosus Is sponk that the breach has not been cloned et And all scrambled over the earthworks, loBy FOD theship's business. The bill of lading ing of the aural resources of the Peain- The surface of the river that flows through

Do (Wet halb) of the affair. He said the complains which were 5 to 8 feet wide with large pita was for 367 packages and there was a note i sula imagination turns rather to that east- the gap has been frozen over, and on she. same to him and asked if he was Kelly, the beneath the surface. On the 12th February that two of these were abort shipped zad ern side of which ach enormous tracts in millet stalks and sand havo heon piled,

Do. fighting man, and on the soft isopenchment the day after the capture of the Gatecla itan and reement on the back that 354 only remain as yet untrodden by the foot that the ombankment appears to be concated and burnt Handoub

Do, Aa tinguus, sod there is no vicible break in it, was intended to attack another fort called and bean delivered; and it was fur the of the explorer or the prospector, being admitted, complainant expressed a

Da, Mirfingu ora Coegang higher up the river, Beyond mineing one that this action was brought, regards the western side and ita toiberal bus underneath the ice the river is running desire tu lick him. Then they fought one that, the attacking party will have to run Be proposed to call Mr Watson, who would rossurces, this siready constitutes so much through the gap a before, and when the les tind, and, another man coming to com- the gauntlet of barricades and forte on both speak at to this one ease not having been of the impurtatus and nine of the Native telts, unless Bioworkers should sucosed it

banke of tho river, before

received. plalaine's maristano, Kelly bulted.

States, and has such an exered position as the interval in diverting the stream into the reaching Bi Bandar'a mein strongh ld, which is said to Me Stokes, to answer to his Lordship, one of the great tin-producing fields of the drainage canal, as it is called, thy brenda poned a fine of 865, witli the alternative of river on both inuka nad prevent an attack the package alleged to be short delivered anything problematical about the carrying We are used to the Chiness.

on of mining operations in that region. Of with appearances; videri quart me into by land. In fact Galeals is but the out-and the telegrams. work of a series of fort which have to be siers in the employment of the plaintif quarter the Rawang Tin Hining Compacy goes out, they strew a little red sand over George Irvine Watan-I am shipping strictly European mining enter rises in that often their mutte, Who the Emperor taken one by one --Straits Times,"

sppeared. Today Kelly gave his persion

the Capal

ever,

HANDOUB EVSQUATEUA BUENT BY

THE REBELS Sutkin, Feb. 11 The mbola have ern-

THE BUSSO PROSPECTS OF WAN ON

AFGHAN FRONTIER... London, Feb. 1E-Adrices from Charjui state that General Kömeroff, ces panted

Worship fuund the charge proved and im be strongly fräified Swanipe line the said he denied all Hability both'na regarda? world, that there can scarcely be said to ba ; will be as bad as ever.tisfaction { Tuahkúrgan; nad: according to Ramian

six weeks' imprisonment. Kelly, who does

not pay ready money, went to prison.

by the Chief of the Stuff, arrived there pesterday The Amir Abdul Rukwas, with a numerous following is at Chula w accounts he is taking measures whigh sho squad of breaking off the commercial re- distinct ill-will towards Itussis. He is les

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METEOROLOGICAL REGISTER."

Baumentar

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30:24

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Hongkong Observatory, Feb. 28, 1899,

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