WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1896.
New Comle Song and Dance Albume, at
W. Robinson and Company;
THE CHINA MAIL.
| A COUPLE of months ago we (H.-O. Jails There was some trouble in getting the on futa challenged the leader, but Feal's re. Newa) · published a telegram from Peking field together, and a couple of false starts presentatire could not stand the pace and annourcing the punishment by banishment were made. When Mr Grote dropped the gavo way to fitiquinny. It was a ding- to the military pest-roads in Mongolia of Sieg it was upon a strangling start, ditanguirn dong inish, Morrison, after galting on lovel the Censor Au Wei-chas, for having dezouse- having the beat position, ciomoly followed | term falling back; but he cama aguio and in disrespectful by Flokeit. As they emerged from behind best Magic on the post, by about a neck. terms and aroused ber of is termeddling with the Black Rock, Hoheit was seen, to bare Pickasinny was a good third, and Iete
the lead, but
but this advantage be maintained | fourth. The dividend in the pari-mutuel Peking now transpired, notording
des- patobes to hand, that the Censor An Wei-with a tremendous rush on the downward supporters. Time-1 min. 36 19cs, obün's memorial wan divasted at the Viceroy alopa and assuming a strong lead. Hoheit
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Ma J, Dyer Ball will address the members
ed
of the I. O. of Good Templars at the Geldiere
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THE CHINA-JAPAN WAR, (Special to this 'GHINESE MAIL.')
TIENTEIN, February 19.
THE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA, LIMITED.
;
VIBITORA AT HOTĖLS,
BORGKONG HOTEL,
The following is the report of the
Mr B. A. Korekt Directors to the fourth ordinary annual Mr W. Blayney general meeting of shareholders to be held Mr. and Miss BeestonMr W. Kimme lal HUNG CHANG GOES TO PEKINO, at the offices of the Bank, Victoris Ball Me Bratdenberg Made Mr H. R. Mars-
Master Maradan
and Naitors' Justitute to-morrow evening, at State affairs, contrary to etiquette. It has only for a low strides, Hard Times -doming | was $002, Morrison" having only two nominated to begotiate posse with Japan, To the shareholders The National Bank Capt, and Mr Gambar H. McCullum *.
Li Dung Ching, the new ambasadording, Hongkong, on Saturday, 9th March, Mr W. J. Ganter
Mr G. L. Camera dea
B'o'clock.
It Hurg-chang, spousing him of traitorous was in the accond place. At the
Village
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11
enteri the Ospital, to-day preparatory to
1895:-
H.M. gunboat Rattler leaves for Formosa designe sgainst the State and calling for his tho leader had a distinct advantage, and 6-TAZ LURITANO CUT.-Presented by the taking his departure on his peaceful to submit to you the Accounts for the half- !
on Saturday to relieve the Mercury. The gunboat Pigeon coals to-morrow and will probably leave for Trincomalee in two or three days. H.M. cruiser Leander comes out of dock to-morrow.. It is expected that the Spartan will leave for the north in a fortnight, and the Centurion's fortnight later.
Dosing her stay in the vicinity of We hai
the
immediate decapitation and the surfisaation Hoheit had buen joined by Celt and of his immosss estates. Li Hung-chang, Lundes. Coming into the straight, the Coneor,* alt along was against war others seemed to improve their position, when was was really inevitable, from a bat Mr Hart Buck bad only to call upon selfish point of view, owing to his invest. his pony to exert itself, and keeping aloss
to the raila all meats in Japen, which would be lost to him.' to
down the straight itlisy way- The Conser
alco declared it as the belief of he landed a rather easy winner. In the the country in general that Li Hang-chang last few strides, Dundee made a grand had been intending to rebel and was on the spart and got past Hoheit, who was a good point of doing so when the Emperor appoint. third. The distance between first and od General Tsa Kebnog of Tientsin to second was about a length; between raise Tientzia volunteers and soilitis, and second and third, three-quartara, Time- the enthusiasm with which Genarst Teʼan's | 1 minėta. call was responded to by the autivos of hesitation.
Mezibers of the Club Lualtano, Second Pony to receive half the actrance fees. For China Ponian. Weight for inches sa Iwer scale. Previous Minors at this Meeting? lbs. vatre, Subscription Grillius of this mesçon, 1894-95, allowed 7 lbs. Entrance 810. One Mile and s Quarter,
(Me
alvg,
PEXING, February 19. THE COMMANDANT OF LAU:
KUNGTAO i
Н
Ezekiel
C.
Chius, Limited,
and ebild
Mt T. D. McKay
Mo Williams Gentlemen, We have now the pleasure Mr and Mrs CorbetMr J.
Hus and family
Men G. McWilliams year ending 31st December, 1894 (hoss for Mr J. Cros Mr
Mitokall the half-year ending 30th Jane hazing Capt. Cunningham Mr V. Molo been sent to yeu in August lent).
J. Dancang MrB. Gordon Murray
Mr J. de Navarro The additional prefit earned during the Mr V. H. Doaren half-year amounts to 834,611.10, which, Mr O. N. Edison
Me W. 4. Duff Lt. & Mrs
Ompsuey Mr W. Parfiti ̈ with $76,122.13 brought forward from 30th Mr The Throne has ordered, in an Imperial Jung, makes the total gi undivided profit Mr AR Beskid and Me In Pachet Ediot of the 19th instant, that posthumous $10,633.29, fram which the Directors Mrs J.
chuld 850,000 to 5 li propose to trailer 250. bonours and bestowments be given to Tautal Fund end to pay a dividend of $1.28 par Mr V. Fenwick
Dr. D. Galvao Toi Hug Lau, Commandant of Linkangtao, share fan palost 81.11 por share paid less denta who sacrificed his life at the fall of Weihai-Lat 2/0-2/8 per share ou the Mr. M. Gommates wei. It appears from the Ediet that is the ; $50,666.25, res-and will absore Mr Douglas Graham Mr P. &. Hampeon
Leaving
the sum of $10,007.04 attack ngos Weihaiwai be withstood vigo-is a matter for congratulation that their O: Harris
be carried forward to next account,
Louden
Reserve
Dr. Haberer
Mr A
wei and Chefoo, the Centurion bas expori Tentsia was the cause of Li Hung-dhang's 2.-TUO ABHLEY CUP.-Presented by D. R. Mr John Pool's Seamews (Die Gressoc) drously to-the-last in the defence of tho forts Bank has made further progress Mrs Hodait
enced extremely cold, and, at times, very rough weather. On the morning of the 16th fast., just before leaving for Hongkong, She was
she had an exciting experience.
Sassoon, Esq. For China Ponies. En- tramos feon to go to the Winner. Second Pony to receive 850. Weight for inches a pur scale. Estrange 8. One mile.
bir Taylor's Hoheit, 11,1, ......(Owner) Mr Buxey's Homeward, 11.1, ............ (Mr Crawford) Mr Boyd's Conage, 11.1, (Mr Burkill) Mr Derick-Hunter's Fimekeeper, 10.9, Master) 10.9,************ Congo jumped off with the lead from
of Weihaiwei, and when ha feand his posi- Timekeeper Seamets.
displaced At the Grand Stand they tion bupelses by reason of the superior am who lay saveral lengths in the rear which mat (in the opinion of the Throne) Timekeeper and Gange
the were leading Bridge, but Timetesper went away with a entitles him to sympathy. During his distinct lead at the Pentation, and
and Home guard came up
Ncamere.
BOOD
ja
lying in a little bay to the Eastward of the C-gita will reap the greatest advantage. Mr Boyd's Dunblane, 11,1, (Mr Burkill) 1 were all in & bagch, except Hoheit bere of the enemy, he committed suicide, changes owing to the continued uncer McL Judell
it ia
at
Richardsen
Mr.A. E. Ripleg Mt W. Robinson
Mr and Mr
Le Roi Leon ti.
Miss Smith
Thomas and child
.
Mr and Mra J. P
Are E. Thomas
Uldali
Mr D. G. Weinh MirJ. W. Wilson Mr A. Wolf
past twelve months, notebatanding the Me and Mrz Jacque Mr A. Turneur disorganisation of trade through the plague, the war and the instability in our Oul. and Mrs Jerrard Mr V.
Mrs St. John tainty of silver. Chun retire in rotation from the Head ir J. Kinghorn Me H. Stolterfoht and Mr Kwan Hot Mr J. J. Killia
Leap second. Hoheit now began twenty years' service for the Government. Ofica Board and Mr C. B. Stuart. Wortley,
overhauling Ste position,
Sho had discharged his duties with honesty, M.P., from the Lendon Committee, the
bill
Honeguard, and diligeres, and been repeatedly rear and be eligible for re-dlection for Boheit and Rimleeper
were level at the
selves accordingly, foot of the hill coming down; and st shamended to Favourable consideration bath by Village Hoheit and Homeguard had drawn Li Hang Ohang and Wo Ta Ching. away from the rest of the field, Hoheit on the rail. For a short distance there suum- od overs prospect of a good race between the leaders, but Hoheit was far and away the superior pony and won easily by over a length. A bad third. Bene-2mine. 45 seas.
Q
mere and Conga on
0
Or all the armı which will benefit by the invention of smokeles powder, the ins Hitherto with The Gardner, Nordenfeldt Mr Fourman's Primrose, 11.1........... East Entrance to Weihaiwet in company and Maxim, the gun-detachments have
(Mr Mati) 2 with the Alacrity and the Japanese foot, been unable to direct their tire properly Me Little's Chinai (Inte Bobtail), 10.19.
owing to the dense smoke which hid the when a severo gale sprang up. The Cent enemy from view after a few score rounds Mr David's Blue Ribbon, 10.13.........
(Mr Taylor) 3 rion's anchors- dragged, and before the had been fired. When a
a crowd of
Di BAYAges
(air Crawford) Mr Juha Peol' Stamen, 10.0. Alacrity could get put of the way the fag- or fanatica charge at racing speed,
important to watch their movements to
(Me Greason) ship had drifted down on her, breaking har note how the waver of men change their Mr Dryadual's Dandy, 10.9, ..... bowsprit, figure.head and doing other wa
course, and to
to pour bulleta into the ranks
(Mr Hact Back) purlicial damage. While the mon ware
which threaten to come first to clore. quarters. In the Soudan and Booth working pu the forward deck of the Arabs and Zulus invariably rion, a húgs green sea broko ovat that part of the ship and engulfed First Liettenant Risk, Lieutenant James and a large now. ber of her crew. With one exception, an ordinary seaman named Daniel Ednardo, bright young fellow, they managed to catch hold of rails, ropes or other fixings Edwards was swept into the ara, and although several buoys were tbrown towards
44
be
A level start was effected at the first trial. Somers and Primrose oil from Dunblane, made for the corners of our aquaros, and this position was maintained going past they were thue attacking points whence the Biideo. At the Plantation, Primrose the fewest number of rifles could be went to the front, and Seamet, oollapsing, brought to beat. Their rush open say the hill Blue Ribbon was third, and passing
fell back into third place. Coming of the four faces could almost always repulsed, but more than once they made the Village, Dunblane got in front of Print good their charge at a cornor, Lience it 034, was over again headed and won in followed that such machine or field-guna a Cherai who had come alongside Blue Ribbon
the essiest of canters by several lengthe were available were placed at one or more of the four
rest at the Village, tried hard to get ahead of and they did earners,
great execution. But the smoke from the old Primrose but unsuccessfully, being beaten bleek powder prevented soy aim being by a length. A tame race, Time-2 mins. taken by him the wind and tide carried them in that their fire was effective. More than the guuners, who could only hope different direction. The thermometer show-once they had the aupisasant oxreciones of ed about 16 degrees of frost and there was a dark figurta suddenly barat through smoks-clouds, and then a sud-to-hand bitterly cold wind, and although Edwards the sa
The gun-detach fight was inevitable.
managed to keep himself aflest for overments are occasionuily
#rocked. Now
ten minuto be boome exhausted and sank discipline alone cared annibilated, and
before effectual assistance could reach, him from the flagship A lifeboat was Iowared with the greatest dificulty, being severoly damaged in the operation, but before it was under way, the poor fellow had disappeared. When the life-boat was picked up again the sixteen men whe man nod her, along with Midshipman Peel nad
tho COK Vein in charge. had to be
alterations.
Grin
the Fquare from being
10 deca,
3.-The HONOLONG DERBY. A Sweep
staks of $20 each, Half forfeit if do- clared on or before day of closing entries, with $500 added for First Pony, and 8100 for Becond. For China Ponies
bona fide Griffins at date of entry (Satur- like the Maxim, age conditions
day 19th January, 1895) First Pony, cordite ammunition,
70 per cent. of the entrance foga; will be changed. Its dischargo is at the Second, 20 per cont.; Third, 10 por
handred rounde per terrific rate of six
cout. Weight for inches as per scale. Que mile and a Half. minute; but each feeding-band; for conveni case of handling, contains 200 rounds, and Mr Buxoy's Black Velvet, ILL,. the lattor the number which will be fired continuously without pace. A few enconds Mr John Peel's Starlight, 11.4, only that practically no time is sacrificed when Mr Fourman's Sister, 11.4, ...
are required to fix sach row band, so
ones tha is in action. Cordito gives
(Me Master)
-
*-*--**
(Mr Burkill) 1
(Mr Craickalaskj
3
0
0
bat the faintost suspicion of emeke, and Mr David's Scot. 10.12....(Mr Crawford upon a praition or a budy of men with the the Mamina can therefore be kept playing Mr John Peal's Warlock, 11.1...
T
cond Pony to receive half the entrance: 7.-The Oaston Our.-Value $200. Se-
fees. For China Ponfes bond fide Grifins : at data of entry (19th January, 1836). Waight for inches as per scale. Winners 7 lbs extra. Entranco $5. One Mile. Mr Taylor's Rainbow, 11.4...(Owner)
Me Boyd's Dunmore, 11.4, (Mr Barkili Dr Notlo's Sunrite, 11.1...(Mr Master) M. George's Harfang, 10.12,llerton) M: Inglis' diaris, 10.12,...(Mr Gresson Mt Joy's Tankred, 41.4,......
REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
· [SFPPLIED TO THE CHINA MAIL."]
(Via Southern Line.)
Lovuos, February 20, 1895. JAPANESE COURTESY,
themaalvoe
The Acounts at the Head Office have boon audited by Bears J. H. Cox and Win. Fulton Potts, and in London by Mesers Deloitte, Daver, Grifiths and Co., Chartered Accountacta.-Your obedient Servant,
D. GILLIES, Chairman. Hongkong, Feb, 11, 1895.
SHANGHAI SHARE MARKET. In his weakly share report, dated Shanghai, 14th February, Mr B. Ruttanjce writes:-
The remains of Admiral Ting and the other suicides have boos convoyed to Cho-contioned upward condensy in early all of
It is gratifying to have to report
11oo by a Japaneis ship with the greatesteer local securities during the week ander
0
(MT. A Sampson) 0 Mr David's Cell, 10.12, ...(Mr Crawford) Lord Conynghan's Bootgral, 11. ......
(Mr Digby) 0
11.1. (Mr Hart Buck) 0
Mr J. D. Humphroys' Voltigeur, Mr Taylat's The Rakt, 11.,
(Capt. Hunt) 0 A good start was effected in this as Dunare passed the Stand in front of Celt and arise, aud very little alteration took place until the crest of the hill, where De Noble's grey assumed the lead. Dunmore kept second place for some distance, but
honoure.
-
THE DEBATE ON THE ADDRESS.
After the division on Mr Chamberlain's Amendment to the Address the debate was
closured, amidst opposition cheers, by a
majority of eight.
INDISPOSITION OF THE PRINCE OF WALES. The Prince of Wales is suffering from the effects of a chill caught whilst skating
THE AMERICAN LOAN,
The American 4 per cent. loan of
was ultimately pasted by Rainbow. Sunsize $2,000,000 has been i-ed in London anterod the straight with a slight lead from (and New York. The interest will be pay the other two, but there was little difference able in Gold or Silvar. amongst the three. Balf way to the win
ning pest, Mr Taylor ist Rainbow yo, and
he landed an easy first by qver three lengths. gnod race for second place, just-won by hamore. Time-2 mins. 12 c
A
MOUNT AUNIIN HOTAL, Mr Smith Allistonbir H. Humphreys
and child
MrChantrey Inchbald Mr and Mrs Arthurbir and Mrs. W,
Anterior
Loureiro Mr F. H. Bell Bir O. Malsch
Major & Mea Garnst Me Alfred Manger
Dot. R.A. Mr 0. B. Brooke
Mr Hart Back
Afr and Mra G. Mel-
obers
Air H. E. Meyerink
Dr. and Mrs J. Can-Mr and Mrs F. A.
tlis and child
Morgan, child and
Mr and Mrs Charles Bur
Ochou
Mr Serge Novikoff Mr. J. B. Coughirie Mrs Paul Mr Henry Crawford Mr Gershom Stewart Me and Mrs DonaoaMica Stewart Mra Freeze, child andMr R. E. Tomkins
and 4 öbildran CareTM A. Till e
Me J. Y. V. Vernon
Mr & Mrs F. &. Way.
Durke
Mr and Mes B. A.Mrs Verron
Hewitt
WINDSOR HOTEL, Mr G. Almeida Me C. Monicas Capt. J. J. AndresenCapt. Ménard Lieut. A. d'Arango Me B. Costello Mr A. A. Clarku Mr Croccon Mr M. Delbuurgo Mr E. H. Dorrick
Mr G. de Menetes Capt. Moller Capt, Robert Morgan Major Nopean Mrs Nepean Mr E. H. Orchard Dr Jne. Raba
Mr F. W. Rapp Surg O'Regan, B.X.
Mrs
O'Regan
Rov. N. Rockby
Ma
Ro
Rockey and Sve
children
review. The most marked advanco has bees in Sumatra Tabaocoa (viz., riec of over afty per cent. on the capital). Banks, MrCharles Holworthy len and zaid China Fires, and Hongkow Wharves have Mrs D. HumphreysMr and Mrs A. Wool. also beca freely dealt in at enhanced prices, and 3 children ley and 2 children
for both
cash and time, and at the close I Can 1
firm. decidedly ten, hat the tone all round is
BANKS
-Hongkong Baske These abares have continued their upward move- mart, and cash sales have been reported at 169%
prem. and at 155% prem., while contracts have been signed for May and Jope deliveries at 170% prem, and at 1724% prew. respectively. again found bayers at 9146, and Yangtezas Mt W. Dunbar INCURANOES, Merise Jalons have Capt. Doville at 68 bare talatained their last week's Mr F. Ezekiel rates for cush, bub for 31st March, $90 Mr Fen bave had to be paid. Tradere have also Mir Feurer advanced, and sales at 861.50 and again at 3ir J. D. Froneft S3 have been reported. Fire--Hongkongs Mr J. D. Gourdin have been sold at $190, and again at $189, Baron do Qunabarg and China bave been dealt in to a
Mr J. H. Hall considerable extent for forward delivery, ir John J. Hear $12.
at 335 and at 887.50 for April, whilst Capt, Holmsun cash business has been done at $84. This Birlfred Holtermannafre Shaw and & chil Company pays the usual dividend of 88 Capt. Hunt, A.5.0. per share, and carries forward $198,772.47;re Bant had it not been for the exceptional losses Mr F. G. Liebe inentrat in Manil during the past year, Mr H. Lurot the report of this Company for 1884 would have been one of the best ever issued.
TEAK HOTEL. Bongtong and Shanghai Banking Car-paid s dividend of 6% for the last half of Br 3. G. Huoisle
SRIPPICO-Macao Steamboats having Mr M. G. Allen Major and Meg G. K poration; The Chartered Bank of India,
Boots Australia, and China; The Chartered 1891, 1 now quote these shares at $25.75 Mr J. A. E, Chaadetšír J. Rankin Menantile Bank of India, London, ex dir. Shanghai Tage have changed Miss One and China; The Now Oriental Bank hands at Tis, 120, which rate the marketCapt. Von Curbank Corporation, Limited; and the Comp- clases firm.
Mr H. Crombie toir National d'Escompto de Paris, his unbend littio, and asles were Mr J. F. Dowling
the week Shang. R. P. Dade at Tls, 141.50, but later on the Mr D. Farquharson 142 60 was put through, market recovered a little, and a sale at Tls. Mr W. S. Harrison
Mr Geo. Halmes Birs Geo, Bolmes Mr F. D. Maciona Mr G. B. Medhurst
SUPREME COURT.
IN DRIGINAL JURISDICTION.
(Before His Honour Mr B. J. Ackroyd, Acting Chief Justice. Wednesday, February 20.
The
lifted out, they were so exhausted and
(Mr Grenson) bunumbed, and had to be dosud with sighting accurately maintained. An officer Mr Taylor's Baindow, 11.4,..... (Owner) stimolants. The attempt to rescue or man trained to its use can manipulate Lord Conyngham's Baccarat, 11.1,
the gan with the greatest ease, and as the
(Mr Hart Back) Edwarda was carried out under the most barrel sau be made to traverse to right or Mr Peel declared' beat to win." perilous conditions, and at one time it left without the automatic seriba being Rainbow and Sinner shared the favouri- seemed that all the boat's crew would chocked, the destructive effect of its Bre is tiers; Sent was reported to have gone lama immensely incromed, In short, ith cor
cor- but had a targa following. There was not have been lost. In spite of the try in the gan gives excellent results, and much delay at the starting point; with the 8-Tys HoxGKONG CLUB COP-Pro- ing weather, the health of the men on cosince alone on the part of the detach exception of Sturlight, who was kaplin the
Bonted.
Second Pony to receive half: mont is necessary board the Centurion has been goed luring and sighted on An enemy. No charge and Stover settled down in front
when it has been laid rear, all the ponies were abroact. Worlash the entrando leer. For China Parien And Weight for inches as per scale. Entrance the nine months tho has been absent from conld be made gond against it, and in together to the Rock; Sinker was apparent. $15." One Bille and a Hain Hongkong. She has come to Hongkong future the corner of a square will be their being kept wall in hand. They were Mr Boyd's Dunblane, 11 1, (M; Barki!!)__A now to undergo sume improvements to her Mail,
most dangerous point to attack.-Pioneer all in a bunch coniug towards the village,
but Warlack and Simmer were still in front, Mr Buzey's Bluebeurd, 11.1;
(Mr Burt Buck) 3 machinery which have been found of
Peel'e pony in the inside berth. Coming advantage in her sister abip the Burfleur,
down the straight for the first time all the Mr Fourman's Primrose 11-1
(Mr Master) 3 It will take at least a month to effect these HONGKONG RACE MEETING, ponies were going easily, the only promin. Mr Joan Feel's Torchlight, 10.12,
(Me Cruickshanic) f ent feature being that Scot had raced along- 1895.
aido of Warlock. The order
passing
the Bluebeard was fractions, and bolted. He John Blewards His Excellency Sir William Grand Stand was-Sinner, Warlock, Scot, Robinson, E.Q.M.G.; Excellency Baccarat, Rainbow, Black Felvet, Starlight. attempted to leave the course at the gale, Vice-Admiral The Hon. Sir E. Fremantlo, Near the Bridge, Scot tried to paas, but Sin. When the Bay was dropped he was some
and had to be led back to the starting point. į K.C.B.; His Excellency Major-General ner was kept going hard and shot in front distance in the rear, but quickly overtook Digby Barker, OB; Commodore Boys, again. At the Plantatation Sect was the others and took the premier place. As R.N.; Colonel Maedonell, RA Colonel again tried, but failed to get past, and Bac- Mulloy. R. E.; Lieut.-Colonal St. Paul, carat fattored his owner for a lewat they cane down the straight for the first and Bambeard, Dunblane, order The Ride Brigade: Liont. Colonel Barrow by coming from the rock with a tremend- Primrose, Torchli Mt. Frinirese got on
the time, Bongtong Regiment: The Hon. O. P. nus rush and attempting to pass on the lerol terms after passing the Plantation, Chater: A. Oxon, Esq; E. M. Gray, Esq.; outside. The order going up the bill was but could not got past. Danilane the H. E. Hobson, Esq; The Hou. J. J. Kea-Sinner, Baccarat, Sect. Purt's cream was
with a fios spurt and walked. wick; D. Gillies, Esq.; M. Grote, Esq., best
besten end fell for in the rear.
Going J. D. Humphreys, Esq.; T. Jackson, Esq.
down the hill, Rainbow began to become past the uthers in grand style. It was Clerk of Stales. E. Hobson, Eaq.
dangerous, bringing Black Velvet along with a good race from the village in the poet, hirs. They passed Sinner, and Daccarat but Dunblane's lead was mover seriously Judge The Hon. J. P. Chater.
dropped into the rear as suddenly as hoendangered and be won by nearly there Starter-M. Grote, Esq.
had come to the front. Eutering the lengths, Bluebeard finished about a length straight, Starlight came into third place in front of Primrose, who was half a length and joined issue with Sinner. Black Fel. ahead of Torchlight-Time, 3 min. 18 set drew out as he came down the straight sea. and wou with astonishing ease by fully six
Paxos by all the boat makers for Hire or monthly payments, at W. Robinson & Co.
A TELEGRAM received by the Sin-toan-pas from Peking ways that. General von Hanne- kou, and Mr Deiring, Commissioner of Cus. tome at Tientsin, are in Peking on important -business, and are daily being consulted in
the Tsung-Ji Yaman.
Gour, in the report of the Chinese officials; sent to investigate the game as it has been taken up by the English communities in Chios, is the chase of little magic bullets with clube. The bullet, when the players get power over it, disappears into a small hole.
Tas Sherpao has received a telegram from Tientsin saying that the local high autho ritise are very much frightened by the war. The directors of the Railway Company, and the local Mining Company bare appointed Hr Detring to not for them. For Tiantain
His
2nd Starter. Babington, Esq. Hon. Treasurer:-J. C. Potor, Beq.
cann
Plaintiffs,
ond
Murray Forbes, Ng Woon Suo Howqita, Crency Ewens, and Ng Chow Forg, Doleadauta. Judgmont was delivered in this ant by Mr Justice Ackroyd this morning, and His Lordship gave a lengthy resumo of the
caso.
The suit was dismissed with costs,
cost of added parties were reservøð.
The
THE UNAUTHORISED BUILDING AT QUARRY BAY.
ANOTHER LETTER
The following letter has been addressJÄ
WHARVES & Docks.-Iu Wharves-cash sales at Tis. 270 and Tle, 276 in Hongkows are mentioned, whilst for March delivery contracts have been sigoed at Th. 280 for the same stock. Ia Dorks-Bards have
again been dealt in at Tle. 150, and Ferohams, have arept up to Ms. 130, nå which price transactions have been offseled.
MINING.Nothing doing.
LANDS. Hongkong Lsods have been imported from the South at 881.50, whilst Shangbais have been parted with, locally,
at Tls. 38.
MIGUELLANKOES.-Under this heading
by Messrs Butterfield & Swire to the Go-agare here slightly roaovered as a salo si Tis. 30 is mentioned Hall & Holts again vernment:-
brought not buyers at $16. It is reported Boogkong, 18th February, 1898,
that this Company will pay 10% on the Sir-Referring to our letter of the 8th capital for the past year, if that be no
Acting Clerk of Course:—Hart Buck, length Starlight, who was going well at D.-TRE COMPRADGES' CUF.-Presented. ., in which we called the attention/shurea ace dirt cheap at 20% discount.
Esq.
FIRST DAT-Wednesday, Feb, 20, The annual raos meeting of the Hongkong Jonkey Club opened to-day at the Happy Valley nader the most favourable conditions
the finish, beat Sinner by a length; Rain. boto was furth, Scot fifth and Baccurat Birth. Time-3 minutes.
►
Second Fony to receive half the entrance feos. For Subscription (ecitins of this season, 1304.95. Weight for uses per scalo. Wioner of Vailey Stakes lbs. erita. Entrance $. One Mile. Capt. Thomas Morrison, 11.3.
(Me Liset Buck) Air Derrick-Hunter's Luna, 10,12,*
(Mr Master)
of H.E. the Governor to what we consider- Sumatran buvo raled somewhat irregular, ed an abuse of power, or a lamentable gaat shares were given away at Ll. 262.50 of discretion on the part of the Director of when buyers were offering at Tls. 282 60, Publin Werks in administering the provi- and transactions were recorded at Tis. 290 of the Building Ordinance, we desire and at T. 310 after business had been
add to our complains and ask if there was done at Tls. 300 and at Tls. 30. The
jastification for the Director of Public Works in coding two of our gut per Goal dividend of 30% for 1891, making. OUR AUCTOR price, however, in Tie 330 for pany will recommend s Company This
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to
1
any
2
aut and huble
luble servants, heads of depart- mants, to attend at the Palice Court on the 13th instant, when the Stipendiary Magia trats, er his decision and ed
with the 20% already paid in August last, fty per zout. for the year. Lankato have EN, review declined to Tla. 92 for cash and Tis. 95
(Mr Crawford) at Commander hemmonsze / for Murals delivery. Ice shares have been
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of
HONGKONG SHARE MARKET. Messrs. Chater and Vernon, in their
Mr Carl Rumbach Mr M. Le Roux Capt, Schulz
Mr M. B. Bhaw
drea
Mr P. Tammin
Mr G. Vandrei Mr W. Wheeler
Mr H. W. Robertson Mr Sandelands
Mr and Mrs Sansom Mr and Mrs & Find- Mr F. H. Slagbok
Jay Smith & family Mrs Alfred Smith Mr A. B. Snortowe. Mr A. G. Stokoa Rov, and Mrs Vellinge
Not Responsible for Debts.
Neither the Captain, the Agents, nor
Owners will be Responsible for any Debt contracted by the Officers or Crew of the following Yessels, during their stay in Hongkong Harbour
RaJAH, German ship, Caps, Bellme Melnisers al
Sachs, American ship, Capt. Bartlett. -bean & O
Quotations. ElorGONG, February 20, 1895.
New Patna, cash,
OPIUM
Old
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New Maiwa, oredis. Allowance, Toula Old Malwa, ereilit, Allowance, Tapla....
Persian, Cily, cash... Allowance, Trls aie
Perian, Jupor ti, Allowance. Esels.....
Exchange.
Honokono, February 20, 1885.
a London-
Hank, Wire,
On démend, -80 days' night,
4 months sight, Oredits, 4
4.-The Foocow Our Valua $200 Presented by the Fouchew Community. Second Pony to ressive $50, For China is the real entrance to the Uspital, and every Though cold and cheerless in the morning,
Ponies. Waight fur inches as per scale. preparation should be made for strengthen the weather was delightful during the Entrance . Two miles. ing the place.
Mr David's Silter Elart, 10.9, racing, and the grand stand and Jockey Mr Baxoy's Bluebeard, 11.1,......
(Mr Burkill) 1M Kramer's Fra Diavolo, 10.18, Club enclosure had their usual animated Mr Dryasdust's Lau, the Tactal of Shanghai, has posted a appearance. The racing was not very ex-
Cobraeb, 11.1,
(Mr F. A. Sampson) 0 (Mir Hart Buck) 2 Mr David's Silver Cloud, 10.9, --------
against our Mr Mackintosh. The case was sold st Tis. 116. proclamation offering rewards for the cap. ture of the two Captains, who escaped loaroiting, the chief contributing element of ia- Mr F. B. Auter's Bovril, 11.1, ......
(Mr Butzill) opat reopened on the application of either (Mr Master) 3 ing the torpedo bosts of the Paiyang squa-terest being the uncertainty as to the cap- Mr Carruthers' Husoc, 11.4.
Mr John Poet's Iota, 10.5, (Mr Greason parts, The Magistrate wae vuly about to own judgment, we presume, droo. The rewards are as follows:-For
(Mr Cruickshank) 0
Fra Diazolo led the way from Silver
in consequeDCA catching the two captains Tis 1,000. If abilities of the ponies. No ponies of
Cloud, with Tota last of the crowd. Tolander directions, Lud Bluebeard keep the lead almost through- anyone satch only one, reward Tie. 500. exceptional merit stood out prominently.
The market has ruled rather quieter out the race and won after an exciting and Sikrer Dart passed Silver Oloud at the of gas complaint, No evidence could well share report for today's mail, sy! for giving information which will lead 26 The rasing on Thursday and Friday, when tussle in the straight from foburt by alustade of Lunine which and gone into the facts; rebus servals are endlessly during the week under review, and we have
Plantation, and koping on, letu drew tego into, se there was no dispute about the place where they are hidden, reward is. penalties are imposed for today's wine, langth. Bovril held second place until the second place. fota was unable to keep from their work and kept idling about the Rates, however, have bean maintained and taken away for the greater part day no business of sny importance to report,
abould be more interesting.
going up the hill for the third time, when the pays Mourism ttes came along a Works was ignorant of the mature and on amall zuten hare, beer effented at 157 and
however, ad-4
quickly receded to Police Const." ha ess displand by Cobweb. Have never
If the Director of Public market closes steady at quotations,
Documentary, 4 months digi The result of the Derby was an upset tu jihariwalow. A pour race with a good finish. ↑ maguilicent style and fainted a popular race allowed to eat without takinż. 150 pdr cout, prem. cum div, and at 146 |
Baske-Hongkong and Shanghais. On Paris of the proceeding before the Court,
Da demand, first, Luana being a short distance in front why
Qradita, 4 months' ught," of Silver Dart lur second place. Time-advies from the Crows Bollaltor or Atte:- per cent prom. ex div., closing steady s On Berlin-Demand. mina. 11 secs.
usy-Goueral ?". If it were posible in this letter ante. Other Bank stock contlases) On New York--- cufour to take legal proceedings against the neglected.
On demas," fur
MARINE INSURANCES-Have ruled firm the renovers of damages for the lures arrabus or carelessness, we should certainly Obina Tradees at 863 and 8601, Ualous at sua Mr Cooper for the wilful loss of time 8150, Cantons at $180 and $105, and of and our Mr Waddell and Mr Blake, North-Chinse and Yangtsaen at quotations. and for the logeren prosent us to par Straits are neglected. business. As na i proceedings are posi sible
W CEL only complain to the Governor rated somewhat weaker with sellers and no sad suggest that when it is desirable to hayers at 81871, Chinge have charged prosecute for the wholly batstentions hands at $83 and
300.
New Piano Repairing Machinery arrived for W. Robinson and Company.
the general opinions of those who bad Time- mitus. 48 secs. watched the morning gallops.
The splendid band of the Rifle Brigade,
D.-The VALLEY STAKES-A Sweepstakes of 85 arch with $100 added for Winner.
by the kind permissing of the officers, played
TAL Sherpas in a correspondence from Hankow relates that the eldest son of the Isto Marquis Tseng wishes to enlist 10,000 the following programus, of masiv during
of Duke Tuon-kon-fang's trustworthy sol
the day- diets, and the Government will allow this to be done. Already he bas collected 13 presture March.... camp of Hunan man, and on the 17th, 18th Valeu. and 19th they arrived at Hankow in Battalion
10 large junks, and they are anchored at the se mouth of the Fisiou River awaiting the full number of shidióra, when they will go over Iand to the North probably to Fang-abow- fo.
--A CORRESPONDENT from a port north of this writes: There is a rutnout here which 1 sand with all reserve that two ora corre spondents in the North have fought a duel Dyer niem War
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Williams.
Iolanthelistana. *Top o'tae Marnia
the rear
Second Pony to receive $350. For Sale 10.—THE ENDOTRAGEMENT STAKES. —A servants of the Created by their Ig. | all round, and sales have been effected of On Bombay
cription Gefins of this summon, 1891-95. Waight for inches as per seale. Threo Quarters of a mile.
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Sweepstakes of Sench with $100 added For Subscription Grifing of this sanson, 1894-85, First Pong to renaive 70 per cent; Beaund, 20 per cent,; Third 10, pur park. Pravions Wiurists &xoluded, Weight for inches as per scale. Ouma Roundi
Capt. Thomas Morrison, 10.12, (Owner) 1 Mr Fourm n'a Mayio, 10:12,
(Me Taylor) Mr Derick Hunter's Fisk intiny, 10.1,...
(Mr Master) | 3 | Mr Bunos's Widßro. 10, 12...... Mr Boden's Saur, 10.7, (Owuor) 0
Me Derick-Huutor's Pickininy. 19.0... The WOND-ME-CHONG STAKES. A Mr Kramer's Fra Diaco'o. 10:12,.........
(Mr Master) 1
„* Adico, Kaziukams,
Sweet Briar...... Lothian. Auf und Daven'
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had both got hold of the a. It appears they Me Dryandust's Hard Times, 10.1%.....
1978
(Mr F. A Simpson)
(Me Crawford) breath of a very asks may be ordered to
Hon. J. H. Stewart Lockhart,
Acting Colonial Secretary.
FIRE INAURANGER-Ranglongs have
Self Hongkong
Ored:14,
60 days' right,
Wire,
€34
7133
On demand,
Valent Prir
On demand,....
On Shanghai---
On demand,...
30 days' sight, prírato`paper,
Gold Leaf, 100 ans (per taol) and Soveroizm (Bank's briping rate)
silver (por NE) ...
REFINERIES Contiace totally neglected, with seller at gustations.
A
HONGKONG REGISTER.
Ordinance the Aro at that rated 184 com div., and dived Director of
Publio Sweepstakes of east,th $100 Mr Aldaie's Diogenes, 111, (Mr Burkill) Dr Noble's Sunset, 111 (Me Taylorment before proceeding, and the Acting. Mai 25.75. Indo-Chinas bard found buyere
Capton, and consult the legal advisers of the Guvern- Mecans changed hunda at $23.60 and added. Fur Chins Puntes. Weight for Mr Juhe Pro's lots, 10.0.(fe Gressor Mr Bodes's Chop Chip, 111, (Owner)gistrate be instructed in the law he is up. 7. Doaglia's remain on offer at $63 inches as per sale: Sabeription Griffe David's Siver Dat, 10.9,
Mis Jay's L of this sauson, 189405, allowed 7lbs,
0
(Mr B. A. Sampson).puted to adufalster, We have the honour without finding buyers, China and Maulier (Mr and Subscription Ponter of
Ceqaford) 1803 Mr Bodo mafield's Premior, 10.18, P
ka be, Sir, your mass obedient servants, 10.14, Mr Beaconsfield's fraier,
continue neglected.: allowed 6 lbs. Half a mile.
Burræspiela & WIRE, (Capt. Hunt). O
(Capt. Hu) @ Mr. Manners' Crusader, 10.9...(Me May) 0 Air Darius Gibralt ir, 10.0, ........ (Mr Hart Bunk)
MINING. -Papjoma and Kanbe have ruled Mr Darrather's Swetbriar, 11.4. like two ducks with one worm,
(3 Hari Buck)- o and neither Mr Boyd's Dundee, 11.1, ....(Mr Borkill) 7
quiet with but little or no business at quotar (Mr Cruickshank)–0) Mr Aldaio's Diogenes, 14.L would relinquish it. The nows was probably Me Rose's Hokej 11.1.... [Me Taylor)
tions. Balmorals have been in some genuine as otherwise the duel would hardly Mr F. B. Auberta Brisiting, 111,
The large Bold gats a little tromble, and
(Me Burkill) Accounts to despatches from Peking, demand and shares have changed bands at have been justified. What it was will
(Mr Gresson)-0 when the fag fall Magie had the best of Chop Cho hold the loud fona short dia. Prines Kurg has raised a special brigada of $3.50. $6.93, 84, 81.10, and 84.20, s never be known as the fight was faist to Mr Inglis, &taris, 10. 12, (Ouner)
the start, followed by Nurve Dart and innse, but anon gave way to Pickaninu. 6,00) men really cornisting of the retainers standy at latter rate, Jelabus have been Weather beth. The general feeling is that the loss Mr David's Odf, 10. 12... (Mr Oraw and Crusader Magia mautained his lead to the Wildfire dama theigh the deld on the but on his numerous estates in the borthern and negotiated at 84 60, of the news is the most importent thlog. Mr. Boydle Glengaien, 10.8, (Mr Master) é band, Cristeder yn tig into second face, and uned the lead at the humi. A töntref provindes, and has somed and equip, MISCELLANOV-Docks have ruled quiet Naws is so scarce and correspondente are so Me Noble's duris, 11.1 (0) 0 There was a good dust of change at the ospital race ensited betoon bin and ped the st his own expets. Already hat steady with isles at $88 and 89 sum many. It is encouraging, however, to tos Mr Carruthers' Spethriar, 10.11..
Villago, but Alayit aventad za hat Pikminny, but Mr Buxey's pung got the nearly half a million of tale have heen ek div., closing firm af 801 ex dividend, that correspondents are willing to suffer in
(Me Crulakshant) 0 the race well in hand as they judge's award. Sanat, muil ridden by Mepended on this brigade, and the weapons Lands hare egein simnged borde et 957. the cause of truth's and it chuwe with what Mr Elgar'ı Zionka, 10.3.5
editared the straight As the distance Cap-Taylor, was a god third, Timo-1 dia. with which the men eco erined are reported Blactrice bave men negotiated at $4.0) and gon) the Proon ip Kurved '}'
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