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MONDAY, APRIL 27, 1806,
The Hon. Treasurer of tho Alice Memorial and Nothersole Hospitals begs to acknow- lodge with thanks the following donations to the fands of the Hospitals :-Ohol Tre Mel, 826 Hon. W. Meigh Goodman, 16; E. Pabaney, 10; W. Powell, 10; Tata and Oo., 10: Wang Shing, 10.
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THE now Scottish Oriontal steamer Wong. koi (Capt. Stonham) wrzived from Home (via Bangkok) yesterday morning. Ono of
NEWS FROM PEKING.
TRIUMPH OF THE EMPRESS.
DOWAGER.
(Sposia! Telegram from Our Own Correspondent). Shanghai, Monday, 0.3 p.m. It is believed that Wengtunghiu, tutor to the Emperor of Chins, together with the
THE CHINA MAIL.
LAWN TENNIS TOURNAMENT. The following ties wore pingad off this
afternoon-
1
-A ULAKS #INGLE HANDICAP.
3RD TIE.
AND THE.
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IRFESSIONAL PAFES.
VICTORIA RECREATION CLUE, FELSENTATION TO MR E. 1. BANDERS,
roseived by Mr. Tong, the
B
Blood
parasitio
the crow was sick, and mu it was fosrod Densor, who impeached Li Hung-chung in boa: Captain Eccles and Captain Ferguson the Chairman intimated the gew of the curtain that he would do anything he could connection with bis old anti-foreign and anti, lecture was illustrated with various charts
1894, have been both overthrown by the influence of the Eupres-Dowiget, who has procured the perpetual retirement of
the Censor.
it was a case of cholers the Yellow Jack Was hoisted at the fore and the steamer anchored neat Groan 1. The Health Officer visited the steatur aul pratique was granted, so the Wong Kot clive up to the
The Empress-Dowager is now boliaved usual anchorage, The new steamer is a Eno looking vessel, and Captain Stoaliam to prescas absoluta ascendancy at the is to be congratulated on his command. Captain Stenham's numerous friends will be pleased to learn that this genial skipper Los sport an enjoyable ten months" holt-
day in Europa, and that a visit to the
Palacu.
i
THE JUBILEE STATUE.
DOUBLE HANDIDay.... j.
R. Inglis and E. W. Muland (owe 15) beat J. 8. Ez kiel and A. Anderson (rasaivu
15)-6-3, 6-2.
ROYAL HONGKONG YACHT CLUB. HE DENISON'S CUP,
H
which
The handicap race for the cup prezented it; indeed so far from regarding it as a duty His Breelleney, I feel confident, will put invitation; i have done sa before, but in vain. produces cells of abnormal quality by rason
by Mr A. Dentoon, wiener of the season's cap, was exiled yesterday in a froth breeze. The course was;-From the Palies Pier Kowloon, round Mark Boat off Green Is-
that
of this interference, and that these abnor. mal cells behave differently from healthy calle, and present appearances which have been mistaken by European observers for parasites.
A FAMINE THREATENING IN BENGAL. Calouste, March 6.--The weekly report the stato of the weather and the crop
of the Committee originally appointed to Charopolitan Dock Buoy (starhania), / Aud ́of the high appreciation entertained by the good fellowship which has united you all Li Hung-chang, who is coming to. 1 in Bengal shown a growing scarcity of food,
the culebra-
wero
Dinghy off Pior, (starboard) Cosmopolitan Dock Buoy (poet); 15 miles.
Unfortunately there were only five star- tere, as follows:--
add
to and the distress ing.
ANOTHER EUROPHAN DRATE FROM CHOLERA IN CALCUTTA, Cholera is becoming more prevalont in
is that I am to-day within the same build THE CONVERSION OF CHOU HAN. Lawrie differs from European medical The Rev. Grith John writes from Han-observere as to the interpretation to put on ing that I was in five years or (Hearw to the N-f. Daily Netes: Two of our certain appearances found in the blood of bear.)
Five
yezra ego the building and the On Saturday evening the members of the site were considered inadequate for the re- brave Christians, Messrs. Peng and Tang, patients suffering from certain forms of
and selling preaching
inalarial fevers. The latter authorities Victoria Raorcation Club held a 'Smoker quiromonte of the Clab, The member big are now la fin Changsha and were į regard these bodies i is larger to-day than it was five years ago books. They called
pursites which cause
44 J. M. Atkinson (owe 15) beat R. B. in the Club house, The President, Captain when the building and site did not meet' most cordially reprinting establishbile phonemens, whereas Dr Lawrie.com That these appearances are merely W. C. H. Bastings, ceapled the chair, the requirements. Many attempts have been head of the Teng-muthus | Skolton (oru † 16)—8-3, 6.3,
The gymnasium was nicely decorated with made to obtain a new sits, and I consider ment, and one of the chief publistiers of Chen offedts of malarial fovers on norma
Mr. Peng write that Mr.
De Lawrie hilda this Club has a very great advantage in Han's books.
that согрикова. Surg.-Major Johnston (owe 16.1) beat fuge, while a very pretty praia was having as its President His Excellency the Teng peaks of non in now reading Christian after the name of their discoverer, are mere
Uhou Has as greatly changed bodies, wirich are called Laveran's bodies K. W. Montang (owo 4 (9)—8-8,6,1.
erected at one cod. Towards the end of the Governor. (Applause). His Excellency, I in
I in many ways. He C. V. Percival and C. W. Knox (Army) ürst buff of a splendid musion) programma may say, hae on many occasions interested tooks; he has renounead spiritualism, te blood corpuscles assuming such shapes un
hireolf with this Club, and 609 perfectly has given up idolatry, and has out off der the influence of
every
of malarial poise. The
abow the rosem ot that the Christian associates. Mr. Pong adds that and diagrams prepared |(Ariny)--6-2, 6-2,
evening, and called on the Hon. J. H. for
for us, because be recognises the fact t site is unbecoming to this the most active fear alone is now keeping him from coming blance of Laveras's bodies to the corpus recreation club in the colony. (Applause). to Hankow and paying us a
vieit. He Stewart Lookhart to address the gathering.
rcular elements of the blood. De Lawrio's Hoo, J H. Stewart-Lockhart said-Mirareston Sca
1 am quite certain that should an opportunity members the fate of Governer Yol, and is main arguments are that malacial fevers
produce inflammation of the spleen, whi Chairman and gentlerden, I have been asked arise when an available site can be obtained afraid that he might be dealt with
Chair. similar manger. Mr. Pong is determined to interferes with the facetion of that orgen; to perform a duty, and it is with the very your Committee, with their energin bring him down if he can.
that this organ, w I am writing
which is concerned in some man, Captein Hastings, will approanh greatest pleasure that I am about to perform Excellency the averaur on the subject, and o-day giving him and Mr. Teng a cordial way with the production of the blood cells, favourable minute apan their requisition and I may be more successful this time, Such I regard it as a very great hovour. I base will head it over to my old friend Mr Look is the last news of Chou Hun, our great Hu- been naked to-night to present to Mr Banhart, who will do likewise in bringing the nan anatny. Should it turn out to be true, der, on behalf of the members of the subject before the Government. (Applause) it will be a cause of great rejoicing to us all. Gentlemen, I do not think there is anything Victoria Recreation Club, a light souvenirors
I ensure you more for me to add, but I
RUSSIA AND CHINA. The statement that at the meeting between A meeting of the surviving members land (starboard), Stonecutters (starboard), of the very great cetcem in which he is held deeply feel the honour you have done me and preant me with this soure which I
souvenir,
as Chinese Special Envey at the Corona- fatavus Carlsbad springs has set him up
the members of the very excellent services shall always lock upon with the greatest tiun, and Prisen Lobsual questions of the fodder, and was fist ets in greatly incenne make arrangements for
to come. I for another spell of work between Hongtion of Her Majoty's Jubilee in 1887
he bas roudered to this Club. (Applause.) pleasure to year
can only
18 empaati- It is particularly gentéiging to me to be able retary of this Ulab to Mr Armstrong, who,
that I have handed the position of hos. Gravest import will be discussed is a
ally denied (says an Odessa correspo kong and Bangkok.
Was held in the Council Chamber o
to do this because I had the plesnuto of I am absolutely certais, will run it with the The leading Russian journals naturally con Sorry after ten o'clock this morning the Saturday last at p.m. Thoro
serving as Chairman of this Clab th Mr
greatest possible success.
(Applause.) firm the disclaimer,, but this notwithstan top and sound floors of a three-storeyed prasent the Honourable . P. Chater
Sunders as hon. Secretary during many
I am thorder in a nusition to building at No..238 Hollywood Road wore in the chair, the Honourables E. R. Boli- discovered to be on fire, The Fire Brigade, lios, Ro Kai, and J. J. Bell Irving, Mr
able to speak of the very excellent menuer
which he has performed the duties of tom. under Captain Lethbridge and Deputy Thomas Jackson, Mr Francis, Q.O., Mr Wei
Secretary. (pplause.) Mr Sanders hug been hun racy scoretary of this Club fər a Superintendent Corcoran, were quickly on Tak and the Hon. J. H, Stewart Lockhart,
period extending over five Fenrs. (Ap- perio the spot. The fire spread downwards to Honorary Secretary.
planee) I am certain that every member the first floor, but the Brigade chooked any
with me when I present will
then I say he has performed the duties of that post in Overture. Earthor destruction. Notwithstanding the
manner which has entirely entisfied the tong dificulty experienced in having to pump salt water from the Praga the fire was got undar in about an hour after the alaro of -fire. The fire originated in the top storey In the cockhouse by the bursting of a koro. cine-lamp. The top and second storeys, which were occupied as a Chinese Club, were completely gutted. The first nor was oo copied by a fortune-teller and doctor. The
of about $7000 that they might ground floor, which is not damaged, is a
have mado for expenses in connection coffin shop. No insurance was elected on the building, and It is, therefore, supposed with the Status in London, and that the Wharf and Godown Company had that the outbreak was the result of an ad-made no charge for godown reat during the
Lime the etstun was in their pustody.
After anme conversation, it was resolved that His Excellency the Governor should be naked to perform the ceremony of au-
day on the veiling
appointed fuc tration of Her Majesty's birthday. That it should be suggested to His Excellency that Monday, the 25th May, and the hour of noon would be the most convenient day That it should and time for the earomony.
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cident.
Tom Moralist of the Straits Times thus comments on the proposed concessions to the Unofficials in Hongkong:-
That was a very plaintive story from Mr Whitehead regarding the non-fulfilment of the promises which he alleges to have been made to him in London. My sympathy, however, is against Mr Whitehead. It seems to me preposterous that two unot sial members of Legislative Courel should be proposed to be put into Executivo Coun- cil. The Executive Council, as I take it, is an assemblage of the heads
ine
two
Arrow.. Ericu Ladybird Pajus
Sho
HANDICAP
allowe
minutes
15:
had
The Payne was the rat
get over the It was slated by the Chairman that the line, followed in the order named by She, Erica (sailed by her new owner, Hmm. I. meeting was called in consequence of a communication received from the Geverz-E. Pollock), Arrow and Ladybir!, mont to the effect that the creation of Har spinnakers ses to starboard. The mark Majesty's Status would be completed by hot off the Fier was routed in the follow. the 24th of May next, and that the objacting order by the leading boats - of the mooting was to determine if suy and what ceremonial should be adopted at the. unveiling. The Chairman further stated that there were no funds in hand, and that Mossra Jardine Matheson and Co. had
a claim for foregone
payment of
AQUI
the cole.
Cabinters of the opposition into the Secretary, bo appointed to arrange a pre- |
the
that
Arrow
Erina
AL. M. 8.
0.45.40
0.53.33 0.59.00
Payne Ladybird and She found the wather too distressing and gave up; Arrow had the advantage of the other two all through and won somewhatonsily. Brica led to the mark-boat from Payne by about a minute, but her new skipper evidently funked at gibing round the mark and went about in- stead. She then refased to pay off, was laffed up again, and put on the other tack and gibed, oud while this bit of seamanship was boing performed, Pigne passed tweon Brice and the mark-boat and road ed 27 seconds ahead. Time at the finish
Foary.
in
TI Big Band, H... Centurion." .........R. H. Punosk.
Oon the Desp." Gallery and Boxe.'
aried membership of this Club. (Applatise.) Sung (Coraic) ....J. PENILE When I say that, it is not saying what is a
៥០០
woll
Hast Indian Railway, was attacked and died on Friday.
ANOTHER MOTLAR OUTBREAK.
Another Muplah entbrosk is reported from Malabar, and two of the Moplabs have baer killed. Everything is now quiet.
DENIAL OF AN INDIAN GOLD CURRENCY RUSIOUR. Ramours were carrone that a gold stand- ard would be established before the rupeo
Muscow it is openly sting between Rus-reached sixteen pence, but the rumours are
Gentiumca, I thank you all for your Bou-ing it is evident that in official Calcutta. Mr Rutherford, the agent of the venir, and when I leave Hongkong i shall look hack to this happy days that I have had formed wireles the highest pakitical impott. in the colony, and those hoppy days wil besace in atted to the coming of the Chinese stateamen, England has more than any other due to my connection with the V.R. C. European Power, interest in the result of who the eating. Sir Nicholas 'Coror, The following programme was performed knows the
knows the ways of Celestial diplomaoy and during the evening
well angasinted with Li Hung- perequally
alay next, be at his post, aud haug, will,
In statesman, will alov meet the Chicess statem
avowed the secret
secret tranty so long spoke of as sia and China will be formally ratified in the old capital after the Coronation, Sack asaw als must, of course, be taken with great re- LOTTO, ba: the roosnt aigual success of Rus- aian diplomacy at Costantinople should make the British Foreign Office wary of oventa directly or indirectly affecting England's in- Cairo, April 6A strong Dervish force. Lerests in the farther Eat. and C. Be-throatous Fort Halib on the Red Soo, and another Force has arrived at Kokrab. This preso.
will necessitate to despatch of smother Egyptian battalion to daskim,
Dorviales have
el and bid zno Live,
....Dr Mixadow",
Queen of the Earth,' E. HOW
Wanderled
C. T. RoBINSON.
'Numors fancy balls for me. String band, II.M.8. Centurion." faterval of 10 Minier:
denied at Simla,
THE PONGOLA EXPEDITION. Paris, April 6.-Le Temps states that King Humbert first proposed the Dungola expedition to Great Britain and Germany simultaneously.
very small thing, as you are all aware, this Song... DANNESBURG, is the most posmopolitan einb in HoerkooK. Dust (Banje wad, kontweos and E. Jonar. and to be able to discharge the duties of Maulodia) ...... hon, eceelary in a manner whielt satisfied Song every individual member shows that the persong........
able to do that is possessed of a song (Comic). won who
all might envy tact which we
Tery mash indeed. (Applause.) That Mr Sauders. pos- Celection seen much tact is certain, and I am euro you
agree with mo that he has done Orature everything to his power to promote the wel- (Applause) Flosacisly the Club is in a fare of this Club from every point of view.
usa sonnder positive than when he took Bear (Comic)....B. J. IL. BILST up the duties of hon. weretary. (Applause) Song Club he has been inztorially uided the
by of course in dealing with the Gnuucts of the Zithe Bolo Committee and by the hop, treasurers But Fiale...String Band, 11.18. Centurion of the long existing connection between In. roaily desired the welfare of Egypt she
will eff
tis fortunate that the hon. scoretary and hon. treasurers have for some time hailed frots an institution, which is a great boinancial soosss itself. That is a suicient that anybody balonging it ill man make a club with which they are connected a financial success too. A few moments agʊ ) joted down the names of gentlemen connected with the flongkong and Shanghai Bank who have been bon, treasurers of this Club. I find the names of Bevis, Coombs, Addis, Wright, Hatton, and Fearon Mr Greig, formerly manager of the Bank, I think, was chairman, and Mr Thosuus Jackson was chairman for ten years. These are more or less treasurers of actiquity. With such support from the Baul: it is not surprising that the lab has been so bigbly sucessful. (Applauso.) But in addition to baring hou. Treasurer and Chairmen from the bank we have also been tortunate finding in Mr Sanders sa boo. The uret of a series of air Handicap Com-Becretary who cames from that hestitution.
I only hop
Lope for the eske of the Clad what the Mr Sandere will petitions for a Winchester Lily presented hon, secretary why suenseds
Arrow
Payne Erica
H. V. H. 1.24.10 1,41.47 1.42.30
Corrected times-
ATTUW Payne *** Erica..
H. M 3.
1,24.46
The Arrow wins the cup.
RIFLE SHOOTING, H.K.V.C. FIELD BATTTY.
1.33.47 1.37.30
PART II Suring Band, .M.S. Centurion."
Dustandolin
Gol Banjo)....BOBO and E. Fasern. BF. L.
" Trumise me."
* Taint all lavender," Dr Meadows. E. MROW.
Bag (Cousis). T. Rourses,
Tableaux Vivante.
REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
(SUPPLIED TO THE CHINA MAIL.']
LONDON, April 24, 1896. THE VENEZUELAN QUESTION. The statements made by the Times' Washington Correspondant in re the Vene. zuelan Qucation are not credited, the silus. tion remaining unchanged.
LATE TELEGRAMS.
(Times of Ceylon. )
INDIAN TROOPS AND INDIAN TRADERS.
8.The
April **
ist Tomanob near Saakim.
9-Mr Leonard Courtney, ad.
the electors of Bodmin, said slee
London, April 7.-The Times, in discus. dola expedition was in the highest do
ន ក
Ang Bavage enemy.
sing the employment of Indian troops at Suakin, says it would be a natural incidens gre politie, and that if Great Britain dis and Africa. It proceeds then
would not waste her resources nivediemely then to consider | WOU
arus by the position of Indians in Africa, and declarus the matter must form part of a gatal settlement. Great Britain, when she to- members the services of her Indian soldiers in Africa, will not permit them to be
I of the status of British subjects, deprived
April 8.-The Daily Nece atatos that it hat reason to believe that Indian troops are boing hold in readinces to sail for Suskim il necessary.
Calcutta, April 10.-An official assurance has been received that no rogimonts have bean warned in India for service is the Soudan.
MR DERTHELOT'S RESIGNATION.
10.--In comformity with Colonel Kitchener's request airtoon more British officers start for Krypt immediately to ba employed on the Dongola expedition. Tole- grains from Masso wab state that Menslik is negotiating with the Darvishes and sending gifts to them.
The Dervishes at Tueruf have retreated ReToen Atbart to Usobri, leaving their wounded and a number of mulas laden with corn.
The House of Commons has resumed its sittings after the Easter vacation. The Hou G. Qurzon, replying to a question in London, April 4-The Times states that the House by Bir E. Achmead Bartlett, said M. Berthelot resigned because Baron Mok- that the Government had entered into no reuheim objected to his making any atata-engagement with the Powers not to ad-
vance beyond Dongola. ment in The Ubamber regarding the
THE LATEST ABOUT MATABELELAND, Egyption question without consulting
Loadon, Russia beforebzad.
April 12-A telegrara from Fort Salisbury atates, that Mr Khodes has ro covered from his late illosas aud proposes to London, April 8-Two whites and as- voral friendhes were silled in yesterday's Newe has been rece vad from Matabeleland start with the colatan ta zaliaro Buluwayo. caght with the Matabelea. Three Eorce
GREAT BRITAIN AND AMERICA. Negotiations for a permanent Arbitra- tion Committer between Great Britain and the United States are progressing.
be made us public as possible, and that all foreign Consuls, all Offigure of the Army, Nasy and all subscribes to the Faird
well as all ladies; should be invited, as
tion af His Excel dapart that the en-operation ments that is to say, of actual administra-loney the Major-General should be re- of the tors; and to bring amidst the two unoff.quested through the intervention of
as ad Governor
with a view to having as cial members—persons not concerned as ministrators, but only se critics-seems to grand a military display as possible; that a as it would be te introduce Committee of three, with the Honorary Aboard
Carocil of
emand for gramme and carry out all dataiis; the day. A demand two additional members DE Legislative
the Hon. C. P. Chater, Mr Wei Tok, Mr Council
might be more to the point, ba: Francis, Q.Q., and, the Honorary Secretary for that, avon with these two un-
the fact
be the Committes. The erection of two officials, presume that the Governor of large matabeda on the northeast and Hongkong would still be allowed to have an orthwest sides of the curza: in front of actual permanent majority by means of his the statue, for the accommodation of those by Capt. MacCallum and subeaription spoous proys as successful as he has done. Without risou zado
question was raised by the Hon. E. R. Twenty-five members of the Battery com Balilios as to the number of guns to competed, the highest scores being as under- stitute the salute, he proposing one aun- dred tbo number, but no opinion was expressed by the meeting that being a detail for the official deterraination, conclusion a hearty vote of thanks to Meaara Jardine. Matheson and Company and to the Waarf and Godown Company for their liberality was passed with acclama-
MATABELELAND, - Three hundred of the Buluwayo Bat- a sortie and attacked the I may egy that MrSandere Mitabele. The most severe fighting has been the mainstay
THE MATABELE RIZING. -
of the death of Captain Lumsdon of Gif»
casting vote. If the Governor had not present was suggested sud approved. The took plaan on Saturday on the Police Bauge, any exigeruty of the Clus for the surred, and tao British, although hard onslaught, were made by the Macabalo, ford's Party, was wounded in one of the
such a majority, Government could not
past five years. (Applause). As a rowing for no Government is stabls which
RO
go
CD1
A
1.K
proper
Bia Excellency the Governor has boon communicated with by the Honorary Secre- tary, and has replied that he will have muck pleasure, in unveiling the statue un the day mamed.
..
200,
400.
500. Point. Total,
32
My
£7
15
20
3
19
Sergt. MoFly 34 (winner of eroon) - Nunner Meek 28 (winner of up) Sergt. Hayward Gunner Fist... Cap. Henderson..
ach
who were
Tember ite has aut coly done everything to pressed, were finally driving back the hundred repulsed with a loss 01 02 lata ongigemonts with the Mataboles.
induge members to participate in that sport Matabele when the force was ordered bas he has been an active and successful on return to Bulawayo, Limanit and her won meny prizes. He bas struked Ireland accessfully to victory to the
a very gla Idtorautional.
glad
he has done in, but I am also pleased he was I am &ro Leaten last year by the Scotch,
has not a majority. On the other hand, if the Governor were allowed such a majority, by means of his casting rota, then I fail to see what particular good would be got by the addition of iwe unoilicial members, If seven membera cannot advance success fully
the unofficial side of question it sostas doebtful whether nine members can do so. Nor
tion. Am I aware that, either in Hongkong or in the Straits Settlomonts, is there any great number of men who are fully qualified by position and training to be useful mombora of Legislative Council, Increase the number of the member of
Ir is annosxoed that Sir Clande MacDonald Legislative Council, and the tendency is
will
has retired from the Highland Ligat lofaa. that, sooner or later, you for the lame, the halt, and the blind. With We regret to announce the death of Mr J. try, in which regiment he held the rank of →the
the Lumber of
roen who may be available. Cheetham, from apoplexy, on the 18th Major. The majority in the regiment bas in Hongkong, I am not, of course, closely
inst. Mr Cheetham, who was a Manchester been given to Captain C. C. Cavendish,
been in Shang- familiar, but I do notice that tho most lux.. { mad, nad for over 18 years ro Jardine, | COLONEL G, R. M'Dencil, retired liat, Royal Mr Sanders, as you are all aware, in also i portant public body in Hongkong; the hai, chiefly in the employ of 3 board of the urost local bank, in a can- Matheson & Un, for whom he came to Artillery, has died suddenly at the Central stitated that it has been surcastically, if Bangkok in 1893, an obiel accountant to Station Hotel, Glasgow, at the age of filty. savagely, described on an assets the Korat railway contractor. He had five. From Desember, 1680, to Desenler, somewhat Bings of Jews, Turks, and handels. I thes beutal years in the East, and was 42 1606, be was ceioned on the staff command
Hongkong gravely doubt whether
any years of age. The funeral took place on ing the Royal Artillery at Hongkung. more than the Straits, could increase the the following day, at the Protestant Ceme number of ite unofficial members without tery and was very largely attended. reducing their quality. The example Bangkok Times.
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in search
the
government of Shanghai, which fre
A TELEGRAM from Mr Geo. MoBoiu states that was not the fault of Bir Sanders or no
lang expected concession by the of his grew, and the defeat mast be alte that Datob Government to work the oil and timbated to the fact that the Scotch were too bor on Lankat estate has been signed. good for them, on that o3:aston, at any rate, China Gazette.
(Laughter.) Not only in coaneolign with Towing Las Mr Sandere been an active mem- her at this Club, but he has also succeeded bringing athletes under the wogis of the V R. C. for the past two or three rears, and it ia owicg to the tact, enerx and 1 popularity vi 31 danders that the athletio ports have resently been an sandessial. (Applause.) very execllent forward at Rugby football... (buar, hear)-and I am perfeally certain that it ne bud his way he would also taxe football under the agis of this Cial. (Applanes.) in saying good-bye to Mr Sanders
va certain wo all feel very great regret indeed, He going to enjoy a very well-earned holiday, and we all wish him very great happiners the old country when he gets there, and is saying good-by I want you all to join with
Tas huo, referring to the faturs of the match industry in Japan, says: Aller aup planting Europe in the match trade in the East, it is feared that the industry in Japan
*
(Le Courrier de Saigon.)
- ITALIANS IN OAPTIVITY,
to
killed More fighting is expected, April 16-Gifford's party returned to Bulawayo yesterday. They were butly su- gaged twenty milea northwards when rolife enched them. It is estimated that Gif- ford's men killed two hundred and fifty Matabelos.
THE RAND REFORMERS COMMITTED FOR TRIAL FOR TREASON. London, Apai 10.—The Raud reformers have been committed for trial on a charge of treunou.
LINE CAPTAIN.
Paris, April 16. King Monelik, in view of the refusal of the Italian Government to negotiate a treaty of peace, is preparing to fight for the acu-WESTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE OF AN ANOHOR. piste autonomy of his kingdom. He has Bont three thousand exptives of the Italian acray into the interior of Abyssinia; geest mortality is reported amongst the captives.
Y THE INCOME TAX.
Paris, April 16.
Numerous Consuls-Gondral have given expression to their opinions syniunt the
proposed income tax.
THE DUNGOLA EXPEDITION.
Paris, April 17.
Calcatta, April S.-Nowe bas bean co- coived of the paterious disappearance of Captain Helson of the use one acouuer fersie, about sixteen hours from Suse. All papers were found in order, and the leg was written up to date,
INDIANE IN NATAL
London, April 11-Mr Chamberlain, re- plying to Me Bhawanggree in the House of Catamous, promised caraful attention to the petition of Indians in Naial regarding this deprivation of their right to purchase
land.
THE P. & V. COMPANY AND LASÇAR
VRBWG.
London, April 11.-Mr Hanbury, reply A fight has taken place noor Tekar boing in the Hoose to Mr Allen and othece
DEATH OF A GREEK STATESMAN,
The death is annanced of M. Triosupia, the Greek atatesten.
W. ROBINSON & Od.'a Pianos urs gdaran. toed for the climate.
Pianos Ropaired equal to new.
Tita Rangoon Tires (S1st alt.) "says.-A rumcur is in the air that sealed fastractions Wero yesterday received from Simla to haid the Suffolk and East Lancashire régiments in readiness for possible contingencies in South Africa, Tho Royal Souts are also mentioned in connection with the same, whils urgent telegrame are aid to be bringing the B.L.M.S. Dalhousie to Bangoon as quickly as possible.
Ir has been brought to our notice (says the
Shanghai Mercury) that of fraud
Common pianos"
has been going on of late with regard to tite sale of pisses at acotion, are bought for a small amount, when the asms of the originel makers are erased and substituted. The instrument is polished the maze of a good Continental maker is
entis quoted, la, of course, not a case in The London and China Express says:-twill son deoay, as the willow and while pino mein wishing him every possible success that tween the Egyptian advance guard and the who complained that the Peninsula and tooly and patched up, and, as a rule, it fet polat, inasmuch so there is no maceity will be satisfactory paws to learn that a that the persons who govern Shanghai British official is about to be appointed to from which stiske are made are becoming car attend & mortal in this world. (Ap-
who has
has boon
Like Hongkong,
where
dervishes.
About thirty dervishes and
(Special to the 'China Gazette,')
THE MURDERS,
abes a good prios al auction. We think it is Oriental State Navigation Company am- ployed isscars to the axolusion of British only right that we should warn our readers calore, said zo ocolies were employed, and of this system of fraud. that it would be unjust to exclude Lascare who were our fellow-subjects, and that moreover India paid a large portion of the subsidy.
REPORTED RISING ON THE AFGHAN FRONTIER.
should be British subjects, and, therefore, investigate the finanons of Siam, and for a coares, None can be found in the fresta in planse) 1 has to pome betare plas- twenty Egyptians were killed. the bold of oheise is much larger than in am
fimited period aot as financial adviser to the the vicinity of Kyoto, Osaka, and Bhizuoka. basiness as u Colony where the circumstances require Siamese Government. The step of having
it ia lortuusta we are able to find members of this Club like Mr Sunders who that Legislative Council should be com
an expert to investigate this matter was, w Tax Russian Official Freas publishes a letter are willing to come t
and daruto time posed only of British out-jacta.
forward believe, suggested by M. Rotin Jacgnemyos, from Vice-Admiral Buller, commanding the and attention to sport. If we want to have and the selection has failer on Mr Mitchell- British Squadron in Chinuso wature, expresa healthy community, a wealthy ommanity, KOREA PAYS COMPENSATION FOR W, ROBINSON & Co. have 150 Pianos forránes,Thu 1180 of his service omrod of the Russian Pacific Squadron, plause)ond if this solony does not continue i recently been serving in sing his thanks to Vine-Amiral Tyrio, in you must have a sporting community--(3- Hire on Monthly Payments, also Pisace Exyp
Tokyo, April 20. returned from Hire cheap.
acquiesced in by the British Government, the for the prompt and timely help rendered by to avo residents like Mr Sanders I am afraid
It has been agreed by the Koresu tio- BUKE framed under thọ reconlly pasieć ? 17angement being, we believe that his ag- the host's crew of a Itusstan guubust in sayita bealth would suffer, (applaus.) Joals verament that it shall pay 5,000 yer com-ar Roslan, on the Afghan froatiez. The dakst, where she will load a cargo of.
Fointment will not be
be of longer
duration Suiters' Fuads Ordinanco era pablished in than is necessary to en
o enable & groep to be accident happened to the pinnace of the continue for any pears either directly or Koreans during the past couple of months,
Mon lug
the lives of fourteen seamen who the hope sod trust that the line of Suders will ponsation for each Japanese murdorad by taken of the complicated question, so as to in November last, off Chemulpo, incirotly. (Applause.)
and that the sum of 120,000 yen shall be suggest the remedies and modifications ru Captain Henderson, of the Edgar, particular The beath of Air Sandere was then drunk paid as compensation to the Japanese cr
The proposal and appvictment
honours.
Chants and traders who had to leave Fing. Воп J. H.
Korean effeals to afford thom protection against the wob.
Saturday's Gazette.
THE Armstrong-built Chinese cralser Nau-gutredory, from the British point of view, midshipman who wes is the best which wout
shing, which has been ashore abore Wohu since October last, was got off on the 11th April.
confirmation.
ly praises the skill and bravery of a Russian with musto Lewart-Lookchart, adärvasing yang on account of the failure of the Baldisser
but beyond that we are eminently plaused at to the retous, auch an appointmeat by Siam. În earsest that a proper value is being placed
Air Susters, said- behalf of this members of the Viotoru. Becreation Club I bave to ask
The Norwegian barque Senora left Shaughat for Berase, on the 22nd inst., under chartor to load there for Hongkong, It is seldom we hear of a vessel clearing from Shanghai for that port and if we are not mistalion we Simla, April 8-It is rumoured that a firmly believe the Senora is the first direct more or ican curious rising has taken place rossol. We understand she is going to i
to San- intelligence, however, so for lacks official timber consisting obiady of the renoWN-
ed Ex Borneo wood knowa 21 bylian THE ITALIANE IN AUTOBINIA,
This wood is very durable and is greatly London, April 8-Colonel Slade bas boos ased in the South for the
of houses building
The attached unofficially to the staff of Ganeral and the constraction of whACTOS,
timber grows to a height exceeding 40 foot Hemo, April 8-The Italian loss at Kau-and the largest logs we have seen shipped eats on the 3rd inst. was ten officers and are from 38 to 40 feet and about 40 inches three bandred men. The commandant was in breadth. Several cargoes of this timber on her obligations, and that a further at- Manchestrel sacw steamer named on you to nceupt this slight eduveure of their tempt is
vonóident of capturing the remainder of the were landed in Tientale about ten years made to jeslily her right to Frome-gend feeling towards you and to say that they
Are exceedingly SUTTY
you are abour to i
THE TRAVELLING ROUBLE. Dervish positions next day, but was order- ago, and was utilized in the rebuilding of They Hor dimensions are: Leugih,
hops you will soon return and
The Kuresa Embaary to Russia is our- †ed to evacuate,
the Summer Palace at Peking-Mercury Liverpool [This is not Hongkong's Mitabeli-Innes,] 422 It.; breadth, 49 st.; depth, 314 I ft. 15
The evacuation of Koala appears to ba 6,200 tons gress and 7,200 tons carrying be renewed when you come back to Hang-ons of million yen the province of uncertain, Colonel Stevand's column, which A coolin employed at the New Etentrio Light Station, Shanghai, was killed at the Maron Jack Bellisson, who is in am sapotty. The builders will supply triple-kong. (appindice. You may rest assured, Hangkiong-do, which adjoins the Chinese recently arrived there with applies, was Meb just, by an electric shock. It appears must of the Sundanese bettálica which has expansion engines of 3,509, home-Power Me ordered to withdraw bad is not known
the diameters of cylinders being
if the garrison accompanied it. he went into the engine house, where he had occupied. Akachen, is one of the most popular
remember the kindness which you bare no business, and placed his hand on vas of members of the mess of the 58th (NOTTE / 29 in,, 50 in,, and 82 in,, with 6-lt pinber of the V. B. O. will always | kunaians are now practically the stars. the terminals, which resulted in instant amptonshire) Regiment (says: 4 contem-stroke; and the working pressure will be shown to the members of this Ulto and the joint sad the palm of the band badly i peitg to the fore when either fun or fighting | bae 14 steam winobes and 25 darge derriols, charged the very secoue duties which bare IT in interesting to read of Col. F. Cardew, Baroda went ashore on Tuesday on the their treaty obligations, and to the under death, bis fingers being burat off to the titst porary, and hos & reputation for always 180 it, to the square laat. The Prometheus energetic manner in which you have dis
0.31.0., formerly of Hangkung, and at che is on hand. He took part in at least throw one being able to lift 30 tons, and the roban entrusted to you as bus. regretary time commuting the trougis in the Straits fights in South Atrien, and be has been sta. matader from 5 to 20 tons.
Settlements, now the Governor of Sierra THE Ernest Simons exrived at Colombo ontioned with his regiment both at Hongkong
το 1 Sanders,
the once dreaded hir Sanders, Chang. As the yamel arrived in the more performed one of the pluckiest feats of Chun Sang, built by Sir Baylton Dixon and
on record. Twice he went Co., Cleveland Dickyard, Middlesbrough, for applaard, said Mr Chairman, Me Lochart,
Tam London Gazelle notifies that the Queen
been pleased to approve of Mr Taane
Jeare
Jiro Nakagawa as Consul of Japan at Towns- the "maintenants of the Siamese Kingdom, theus for the Oasen Steamship Compa)* the cations with this Clab with taialy authorized to give as aequcity for the
ville.
scorched.
of that your
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(Loud applause.)
* white man's
Tax full text of Mr. Duszon's reply to Mr. abwasn'a queatina on trade with China in
the House of Commons.on the 20th Marsh is- ▲ GERMAN BIEAMER ON THE ARMEGHAN as follows:-The attention of Her Majesty's
SHOAL
Minister at Peking was drowa. Izet year
year to Calcutta, April 10.The Garman #camer the perfunctory fullment by the Chiness of megtan Shuai, about Bity miles wrth of taking given by them in 1885 to instruct Madras. Attempts to funt her have so for the provincial authoritise to publish in foll failed.
the lekin tariffe in force in their distri [The above atuanter was on her way to A case of the specifle hardship mentioned is
Bo
Hou, J. H. Stewart-Lockhart thun kanded Leone: The Ontonier and India wayo — {Cloutta. She belonged to the lambory- I at the present time the subject of representa. the 12th instant, having on board Li Haug and Singapore. While at the former place | Å STEEL spar decked screw eteamer named the gold fat who was received with loud most exceptional man in all ways, Vaicutie line and did not vail at Colombo.]tions to the Copsie Goforumont, and I ing, salute was fired from the battery, and tiger 2 Amoy on leavo and joined the Indo-China Steam Navigation Co., I., and members of the V.R.O., La basenud be is asver so happy as when
Chr.
Li
from
ABNORMAL HEAT IN DENQAD,
| Majesty' Government are pressing for the An abourcial heat wave in passing over a observance of Article XXVlll of
Chang, who went on shore RG 10 are their lairs
in the crevices the sportsman for her avial-trial trip. This vocal, which are now bean petnoasă with the more of the terrory at the Crissy then / both biks ate plaire, elpaziala Senga Zedly o2 LEGE. The Val Far BetSAARAY
at
Rellans
Ostoust is described as
to trade
A the Governor's Private Secretary Jackson) went on board to meet
the native tiger-busters. The tigers there had, when the last mail loft, pranded to you tast to roteiro a souvenir like this from breaking usw ground. During his last torm an exorcious sea, under the command of Captain Evans, you all given me the very greatest pleasure of nerves, Oolonel Cardow want through Governor'a
rcor'a barge, with the Chinese dra-piled-up bill of boulders,
ed over 100 deprous at 781 180 meter River and negotiations are centing s yon ng dying of the stern, Ho,and his usually stands upon ons of Mr
vours to shoot. The beast as it le boited by the Company's trade in Chian, is 300 ft. by referred to what ho considers my guard of honour of
bard sa pal time. The work
her certainly ou the areable. Regiment as the jetty, and the Chinese who enter the burrows with 40 ft. by 25 ft., and has a dead weight work during that
But for proy
anak je the oase. It is fallou, except in s
where Conrutar einen zaay do vitablished. LECTURE ON MALARIA.
Her Majesty'e Government are preasing the ded it niwaya gavo pie, the greatest pleasure gratifying to kung that Uni. Uardow dons
Bombay, April 6 –Un Saturday a largely Chinese Government for a strick absorgans passengera Engines of triple- departments. Three of the could not be driven out, whereupon Major Chines Governor's carriages were in waiting for the Collinson, rifle in hand, and woumpauled expansion type have been provided by the neaten with the Committee that had to lous doubt that the fact that he is noted to
was bold as the Grant Mediod College to paces, but they have not as yet seen their water drinking had e welfare of the Clug, which I may bag, park waar het en dos abad 12, after them on all fours, and, Fradhies Limited, Sunderland, and the bolers are has posily always sicurus no kammoniously in He did much by Colonel Tawile of Hyderabad, on the ques on the subject of an vaignaion to other insta party, who were driven to Qasen's House, by two Chinese hunters with spears, went North-Easter Marine Engineering Vocapsny fterthe w
a little to do hear a lecture by Surgeon-Lieutenant way to effectually approach that Gaverament Born The party transhipped to the them at the saugo of a daw foot
their lair after sonsiderable crawling, hot to will forged draught on Howden's (Applaud) hele a thing wuluh me by kindly, würde, when 19 Hon of the cisgavery of malarial parasites chasing of the sylum in face regardt
system
exonet help looking at with regal and that Singapore, to Aula tentotaliam, Arminui Bekia that stterasom
I je Europo,. At may he mentioned that De Impian,
The regimentel baos, and by the offlaer fom. torches and tom-toms. Os ens obsesion twa carrying capacity of about 3,400 tow with half, jei daborious ar art muses out, i lovede, – kad be har og Borological reporting tons. No rain has to the ports of call and porte open w
kot maitinakoopa f- Colombe and the other tigers were lonated among the rocks, but arrangements in 'tween-ducks for carnis to be connected with the Club apt to be add u zoellent work, and theru say ka attended moating of the madloat profaznions of the treaty provisions in regard to třmaels
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