TUESDAY, DECEMbbe 15, 1896,
COMMENTING On the proposed increase in the light dues at Hongkong, tho N.-C. Lady News (the Hongkong Government organ) anys 'It seems a pity not to keep : Hongkong really a free port Will Sir William quote this expression of opinion (as he was wont to do with Shanghai opinion when it agrood with his own) when he sands his next despatch to the Colonial
Office
REUTER'S TELEGRAMS,
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LONDON, December 19, 1998, THE POWERS AND CRETE
REFORMS
Hand-Edin, the Baltan's Envoy to Crete, is thwarting the execution of the reforms, and the Ambassadors have demanded fruin
THE CHINA MAIL.
the Forts that he be recaled within forty-of pillage. The attack was repeated on eight hours..
the 29th. The rehols appear to have threatened to turn the buildings.
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WINX MERCHANTS,
print -It is in the Fire Brigada regula. tious that every man turns out for a fire
Is there anything about lave in, the ro- galations --Ño.
they could forfait a month's pay or go ba for the Magistrate.
Do you not think it was presumption on your part to fine them without having au thority at law to do so ?-I do not think it was.
THE PHILIPPINES REBELLION,
dictionary in existence. Thore in also à Can you give any instance where it has News from Babacan was received at large assortiment of carved chess men, not been recognised as euch ?--Unless they Manila to the following effect-Between draughts, colour boxes and mathematicst get special love front fire brigado duty the And you did not toll them me if con-
instruments. Saveral guificent uniuen must all attend fires.
victed your would turn them cut-I wid 2 and 3 o'clock on the rarning of the 26th gravings From the pictures of £nst-class Is there any case you can remember and probably they would not be allowed to Nov; a large hody of rebels attacked the artists aske
effective a very
dia where that has been decided or held 7-1runain in the Fire Brigwin. Messrs Kelly and Walsh are do not know of any case that has been exchequer house of the parish of Lolomboy agents for Mesars Bonon, Lagte Hill, brought up down the zule; wberg is it is Superintendent, was threatening them -
pluy
And you did not consider that such are and carried away a quantity of goods and their stock of English jewellery com
mark, coming from you in your positions Who Lalel There were over 1000 rebols, but only 16 price may articles suitable for presents,
did not. of them entered the house for the purpose-pasts-Browar and Co. have also a big selection of Raphael Trek's cards, and several beautiful portfolios el engravings from the paintinga celebrated artistN Woll, just look at that and tell me if it is issued by the same house. There are a regular pelico pass for McHardy Yes. number of large art treasures representing That is leave from the polics from 11 am. scenes from The Sign of the Cross," and a on the 6th to 11 am, on the 9th. uiscellanous assortimens of fancy goods.
You heard Macaulay say he had been to the doctor and was suffering from a cold and Musses. Gande, Price and Co. havo that he was told not to get wet? Yes. O quickly established themselves in pub-the morning after the fire lie want on sick lie favour in our midst. It is scarcely leave. year since their braneli was oponed, buz
Did not Mr May, the Superintendent, Mr Frica has shown that he has an exten-pressed un that enquiry to fine these men the shop there are spacious bottling pre- forfait a month's pay sive knowledge of his business. Behind a month's pay? 1e told them they would mises and stores, and the basiness Did they not question his right to inflict a is increasing spidly that Mr Price purfus or forfeiture under the regulations pasus enlarging the promises the quecure They callut his attention to a C.8.0. achieved by the firm is sufficient indication The regulations were also brought to his of the quality of the quor they supply, notice. The fri huko lasued a very protty wall -Did he not tell them that if they did not artel and Co. have just received a large fore the Lingistrate He said. If you calendar for the coming year.---Messrs. L. aubmit to his fine he would bring them bo assortment of French confectionery and a don't elect to be final by me, you will ge chotee variety of fancy lakes and bobo before the Polo Magistrata. nieros for the Christanis trade. They alstr spirits.-M. H. Kuttonjoe has in stock & birge selection of sonsonable delicacies.
Mu George Griuzblo gave the last of his or gan recitals for the season yesterday after-
THE NUSSO-CHINESE TREATY,
The relupteurs in Batangas succeeded in noon in the Union Church. Thoro was a The Russo-Chinesa treaty published in capturing six rubels out of a group which good attendants. The recital was greatly Shanghai is denied at St. Petersburg, and we wandering about this place on the 1st enjoyed. Mrs Backee gave a beautiful the rallway scheme is confined to the build-Dec.; at while they were being taken to rendering of The Shepherds' and 'The ing of a short Chinese milway in Man. Tal, they attempted to escape, and the Kings. The other items on the programchuria, connecting with West Siberia and yolunteers shot them down, me ware well rendered by Messrs E, the Vladivostock lines.
Lout. Pincus telegraphael from Fe Mirow and G. P. Lammert, and Mr
that on the 3rd Deċ., on gaing-his ordinary Grimble's admirable playing was very much
rounds, he discovered a party of about 200 Enjoyed.
The South has heaton the North, under rebels, who run away on the appearance of Rugby ruka, by one try to sit.
the troops. Several vollege were fired upon thean.
A CORAL mof bas just been discovered in
the north of Luzon. The following are the details published by the Comercio:-Tho Captain of the ateamor Herminia, im a
FOOTBALL.
NEW JUDGE APPOINTED TO THE
STRAITS.
Sir Willin Jones, at present Magistrato
On the 2nd Egg, the troops had an encounter with the robale in Sambat, when a few prisoners were taken. These men
Did he not add Who muy fino you $25
voyage from Baava to Nagalanlism, off in Jamaica, has been appointed Judge to stated that the party was headed by one keep a selection of the cluices wines ajffe might.
island of Latupiri, N. of Luzon, encounter. od an unknown reef situate to the 19.1.30 N. lat. and C. 10.45 E. Long, of Manila mori. dian. The danger lies to the S.W. of the island, and shout three ailes from its chast, and to the 53" W, of the islet of Iras and about four miles from it.
NEW PIANO and Organ Repairing Material and Machinery jest to hand; also the latest Music. W. Robinson & Co.
At the close of the Union Church Bazant
at Shanghai on the Deh inst. it was found
the Straits Settlements.
THE UNITED STATES AND THE
VENEZUELA SETTLEMENT. There is a strong papelar opposition in the United States to the Vinezuela agree
ment with Great Britain, brt the President. and the Government approve of it.
(El-Cemmerein.) MORE TROOPS FOR THE PHILIP- PINES.
Madrid, Dec. Tho droet steaser for the Philippisa
Eligio, entitial general and Valentin, both from Talisay.
KUHN AND KO30%.
General Polovicja arrived at Manila on
This firta Lave maginficent display of the 2nd December, in the transatlantic Japanero art garis af are being largely with great enthusiasm by the inhabitants. atcamer Alfonso XIII, and was received paironised for the supply of presents
The show is artistically arranged." Mesura Katha and Koer chia that there is a General Polavije, nccording to Manilasters in the world can beat them in their papurs, anmon to Manila to fill the post of diaplay of cloisonne ware, ivory, silver, embroideries and snow and white lacquer, Miltary Governor in plaze of Genor which is their own special make. We saw Echaluce, and net an Captain General in cloisonné vises of fen high, something place of General Blance, as generally sup the Chicago exhibition. There are also on similar to that which the firm exhibited at . [Our information, howover, pub exhibition magnifigant. embroideres on leled last night, is authentic to the effect silk, and a curtain, ten feet high. was
broidered whisteir foom. The display of General Blanco.-E. (...)
silver filigree work, -enamel and ivory is truly magnificent..
claes English watches Messrs Gaupp and Messy Falconer have on exhibition a nice selection of English jewellery and high
WEATHER NOTICE.
The following notice is insunt from the Observatory-:--
On the 16th at 11.15 am. Too baco meter has risen at Windivostock and in S.
On the E. cord of China pressure has givan E. Japan in rear of the low pressure area which has passed away to the Eistward,
area of low Incomster is advancing East way vory decidedly and probably another ward over N. China. Forosas:modu ate N.E. and E. winds; fui-.
ST. JOHN'S DAY.
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H. B. Bridger
W. M. Farmer
Bro. Jan. Lonhend
-W. M. Thomson
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G. G. Burnett
TI A. J. Mol. Farr
A. Weill
J.C. Goodchild
Addressing the Court on behalf of his client, Mr Francis said that Mackenzie left the Mascosic Hall as soon as he heard the Lodge St. John took place last night in The celebration of St. John's Day by alarin, but on being told that it was only a chimney on fire bu reiurned to the ban the Freemason's Hall, Zetland Street, quint. Of course, he had made a mistake, The Right Wor. Bro. C. P. Chater, the al if the complaint was promast he had to District Geard Master of Hongkong and legitimate excuse. He put forward a pica South China, accompanied by Wor. Bir. for mitigation of punishment in this case. E. C. Ray, Deputy Grand Master, and In the case of Meffardy, he had leave from Officers of the District Grand Lodge, st- police duty, and he naturally concluded tonded and installed Bro. J. I. Andrew that this exempted him from fire duty, be- in the choir of R. W. M. for the ensuing cause it ho had been on police duty ho year. could not have been called out for the fire. R. W. M. Androw then installed and in- There seemed to be an understanding rested hie Officers 28. follows amongst the men that leave from polica .P.M., Wor. Bro. F. Howell duty exempted a man from fire duty..W, With reference to Macaulay, he got 'n 11.พ. sick certificate the following
mon Treasurer, ing- that afternoon, as he was sucting Senior Deseon,
Ja had seen the doctor lato Secretary,
from a cold the doctor told him not to Junior Devent, get wet. Ho had no opportunity of res Dir. of Ceremonies porting this, and he was granted the sick Stewards Did he say that if the Magie tmte convicted them he would tur: Francis) submitted in
Inner Guard, them cut of die Firo-Brigada -He said he this case would never have been heard Tyler. would take the Fire Brigado away from of had not the men intended this as After the business of the Lage was then or deal with there if they were cap il respectful protest against the undue Baished, the bretaren assembled in the victed at the Fulien Court,
authority assumed by She Superintendent Banquetting Hall and eat down to a ban How many European police are mem- to fine them and sa a protest on the part quat which was provided for by Bro., Wm. bers of the Fire Brigade?Twenty-two.
of the Fire Brigade against the absence Farmer, New Victoria Hotel, They are all volunteers -Yes they from Lhe fire of the Superintendent. The loyal and masonic toasty, word gives and apply for it.
Superintendent could not give himself leave, received and the remainder of the evening And all the nien declined to submit to and it was anomaloue that such an exorbitant, fine --They elected to absent beenias of a dinner at his own house rs. G. T. Robinson, G. P. Lammert, H. was onlivened by the music and songs of go before the Magistrate.
should purish these uten so severely for a B. Bridger, C. Orispin, T. Grimshaw, anything you like afterwards. Did not in the Brigado. A sestre reprimand would
First answer the question, and then add first offence. Macaulay had been eight years A J. Mela Fuer aul others.
This was kept up till an early hour, whwa Mellady way he was willing to subunit be shovin boen ruite sufficient to cover the the pleasant gathering broke in after hav- fine of $1 or $2 but that a month's pay was necessities of the case.. He asked his ing had one of the most enjoyable eveninge
he spent in St. Jchu's Lodge." might fine him a dollár or two.
decided to punish the censor. In answer to Mr Dennys, witness stated Mr Dennys asked for the imposition of that the pay of an assistant foreman of the the full penalty. If they were to go into the Brigade was $12 per month and of a fire-question of Mr May'a absence, he submitted
store the Superintendent, and the book dent of Fire Brigade were held by one tax. It was I who produced the re- that so long as the two ofices of Captain gulations when the accused were brought Superintendent of Palice and Superinten
conifica thit that in probability
than who was
that no less u sam thon 25,000 had beca leaves Barcelona or the 9th instant, instood that Genarul Pola. Vieja supercedes really a work of art. The design was em- too much -He said the Supefineralöat † Warship to fuflich only a small tugi
realised.
Tue Chinking correspondent of the M.-C. Daily News writes on the 5th inst.:—H.M.
ROUND THE STORES.
enjoyments will be upon us next wook, and Christmas-Tine with its accompanying
JEWELLENS.
J. W. Osborne F. Bishop
Jorus B. in
The usual
FOOCHOW RACES. Stands-H. Baker, Esq.; Hy. Edgar,
Oswald, Esq.; A. W. Walkinshaw, Esq. Esq.; R. H. W. Fraser, E.; Thos in sq-W. Krolin, Eng. J. C.
Frass DAY.-Turday, Dec. 10. Companies we are enabled to give the fol By the courtesy of the Joint Telegraph lowing results-
1.THE STEWARDS CUP.-Presented. Value $100. For all China Ponies; Weight as per scale. Entrance 85. Half a mile.
Kumie Henbon
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of the 5th, as previously announced, taking on board right companies of Cazadores.
The orders issued by General Azcarrago, Consul Mr H. F. Brady has been removed Minister of War, regarding the despatch from this post and Mr W. R. Carles has re of the fresh troops for the Philippinos, aru: our thoughts aaturally travel back to thon 1 Co. have a sarkling, array of diamonds in which the scale of fines, tako ime the man it was reasonable that an arrangement tamed. The latter is well known in Chin- king and will receive a hearty welcome-On the 13th Dec, the steamor Magal good old times, which seem to hata comprising start, pendants, crescents, and men he had no power to tine them unless that one should remain in Barracks if the and diamant jewellery, all London made.C.E.O., are included. Mr May told the should be made by him and his Deputy from his oli friends. It is hoped that Mr lana leaves Cadiz with battalions Nos. 9 brighter colour now that they have gone. a large selection of carriage dooks, marble they submitted. Diedy will soon be entiraly recovered from
other went to the tire. his sickness,
and 10 of the Chzadores; and from Bar that we had in the old country. We car locks, gold and silver unitches and poneil
By the Court-Macauiny has been a con- His Worship said there had been a good column the steamers Ialei de Lizan and Antainly miss the frest and snow so necessary and French jewellery which Mr Levy Hornover, to my knowledge, been absent to
cases. The immense assortinent of English siderable time in the Brigade, and has many side issues put before hira. Ho
could understand We learn (says the N-C, Day News) that tonis Tapes with battalions Nos. 11 and 12.
Mackenzie's going to make up a truly Christmas scene, and manies has just reecived from home is speci. [foro. None of the other men bare boen back to the Hall where, he was told Mr N. Schnucker, aince 1883 Austrian On the 18th Deo,, the steamer Montevie although we have many cendicibus in dirog./ully alon to suit those in search of Christ put on the offendor's roll, Graham, un Consul-Goneral in Bombay, has been ap-
it was only a chimney that was on fire, Blast and New Year presents.
other assistant foreman, was absent." Ho bat ho should havo given this excuse pointed Austrian Consul Generul in Shang-will leave Valencia with battalion No. 13. contrricly to those existing at thir fes- hai: he is expected here ahout the midlo On the 20th Dec,, the steamer Colon will tivo season of the year, our Christ-
has been dealt with by the Superintendent to the Superintendunt. He could also un- of January, With his concs Mr N. Post leave Barcelona with battalions Nos. 14 and mas in the Colonies is none the loss
Sergt. W. Ford, who called the mill after derstand McHardy, having special leave, the fire, stated that he had seen McHardy concluding that he was exempted from fire as Vico-Cuaul. Mr St. Tialja, since
and MacKenzie it a masonic banquet in 1886 Socrotury of the name Consulate here, 15, also of Cazadores.
as well as police duty. In view of these enjoyable. This is the season of mu-
Zetland Street earlier in the evening. He facts and also that they had to incur has been transferred to Yokohama,
tual congratulation and grootings, amil ́a
did not sea Macaulay there. There wore what WIM Practically {L considerable This afternoon, at the Magistracy, before four assistant forumen, and two were abane in laving such able Counsel to glance through the stores shows that they are alive to this fact. Not only that, but Capt. W. C. H. Hastings, Angus Macauiny, sent that night. If McHardy had not defend theme thought a caution wouki been grantoil leavo he would have been en meet the case. In the case of Macaulay, nasistant foreman in the. Firo Brigada they take the opportunity at this season to David MoHardy, firenar, ani Tonald therefore not have been liable to turn out and having risen to the post of Resistant For all China Ponies. Weights as par
police daty from 6 to 12 p.r. and would he had been a long time in the Brigade, introduce the latest novelties, so that at present they may be said to have a vory
MoKenzio, fireman, were summoned on a for fire duty. In bir Wodehouse's time, foreman it was to be presumed he was well scale, Entrance 810. One the and three.
he had known of men on police lease being acquainted with his duty. It appeared to quarters. attractive appearance.
charge of having unlawfully and without rea-exerapted from Sre brigade duty..
ROYAL HONGKONG YACHT CLUB,
FOURIN CLUB RACE,
Ma N. P. Anderson, wife of the popular commader of the Revenue, cruiser Ping- ching, hae received information from This race was sailed in very poor wat Poting that the Kmperor too conferred anther, and resulted in a walk-over for fast Imperial decoration upon her for services place, but a good and rather exciting race rendered in connection with the Red Cross Society, which she was instrumental in ne
for second place. The course was--Frota gauising hare during the late wor-Chinu tho Police Fier, Kowloon, round Kowloon Gazette.
Rock, Channel Rooks, Dinghy of Pier, Icaving all to starboard (twice round); 12 miles. The following boats went over to the ling to start —
3. Lamar number of recrchants and traders at Canton (says the NC Day New) have consertad to pay extra likin on alf goods passing through their hands, such Edditional sums to be devoted in building urt forts at Humn, er Tiger Gute, at the entrance into the Canton river, and round and about the excinity of the city itself. Extra guns of the largess calibre are also to be bought from abroad from the praseeda obtained by the impositat of the above additional Ekin. The Likin Burenu of Canton has already issued proclamations on the above subject, praising the patrio- tim and generosity of the people of Cari-
ton.
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FIRST CLASS.
Mr. F. Pollock, Melior,..... Mr T. W. Lumert Princess
Mr Jas. Mokic. Mail Marion,... Mr. Hastings.
-M-F. H. May Mr A. Denis Offers R. E. Me C. A. Tom.ex
Phone, Erica, Su Chanticleer,
BESSEY LANE, CHAWTOND AND COMPANY.
THE SUPERINTENDENT OF THE FIRE BRIGADE AND HIS MEN.
ALLEGED DERELICTION OF DUTY.
sonatio excuse absented themselvoj frnun
duty at a tire in the City of Victoria or the th Dec., 1896, contrary to section 5 of the Fire Brigade Regulations de under
Ordinance 4 of 1868,
Mr H. L. Dennys (Crown Solicitor) con- ducted the prosecution, and Mr. J. Francis, Q.,, defended the neensed.
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the vaght to have got leave on the from ir duty and that he should have explained to the Superintendent that he wished to get away because he was sick. In view of his long service, his Worship thought justice would be
FT. May, Captain Superintendent of Police and Superintervient of the Fire Brigade, thon gave evidence of the inter view between the accused and himself Marusy said he had been seeing & friend, bat out being questioned if it was not a fact that he had been at a banquet he admitteding him. that it was The others gave the same
answer
Mr Deunye-Has any member of the For Beads any right to be absent without your permission?
Witness-No.
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in Macaulay's case by severely reprimand-As the request of Captain Mackenzie him- self, his appointment as Commandant of the Shanghai Volunteer Corps, conformed on him by the Council at the request of the. the whole body of Volunteers-C Offcern of the Corps, is to be submitted to
A JAPANESE VOLUNTEER FLEET.
Satisfactory progress, it is stated. is be-
ing made with a coheme proposed by a Daily News. retired Bear-Admiral of the Japanese Navy to form a joint stock company with a
cap
teor fleet.
The fun of Laus, Crawford atal Co. is household name in the Far East, and a visit to their spacious store will satisfy the mest fastidious taste. Not only have they in stock a large nucber of delicacies and fincy goods suitable for the season, but they are displayed in an attractive style. In opening the cause, Mit Dennys said: Amongst the electro-plated ware, of which The defondens are charged unter Or the firm make a speciality, one cannot fail dinance 4 of 1869, and Section of to chores a Christus or New Year present, the Fire Brigade Regulations made there. for the variety includes dram-flaske and tea ander. On the 8th December, about half-
Me Francis-I object. That is a ques-ital of 30,000,000 yen, to organise a colum-For Campbell very nearly lost his life on tion of law. sets, and a whole host of table wars. past eight or twenty minutes to nine,
lest. According to the vernacular the
29th ul. as he was leaving the Empress Already large imads have been made upon there was a fire at 18 New Street. The
Mr Dennys-Have you ever gives it espress, the flees in ordinary times will conf India after having Liloted her outside the stock of glass ware, and the ruste alarm was sounded, and the defendants, general Fight that they might be aimutist of nine merchant cruisers sach having Shanghai, Hu had said Good-bye, and pattern appears to be in special favour, who were members of the Fire Drigade,sion No.
from duty without getting special permiss tonnage of between 3,000 and 8,000, got to the bottom of the rope ladder, whet Officers R. E. And the cut glass ware is also in great the first being an aseistant foreman
azid fourteen stool steamers each of tholile bat with the form of the vas Me Fan-He has been about threo 500 to 3000 tons. The lines of the feet attack lim on the logs. He was just Mr E. M. Hazeland. demand. Ladies will jud pleasure in chaus (Macaulay) and the other three months at the head of the Department:
hang- Capt. 'Phillips.. ing a present from azkingst the enormous failed to attend the fire. The matter was a
will be (1) from Kobe to Amoy via holl, ing qn the very bottom of the ladder when Capt. Loug
selection of leather and fancy goods-per-seewhat serious one for the Government.
Witness-These are the first mar, so far Mistuni, Kolung and Hongkong (3) be the best, went antern, leaving him, there 6s I know, who have absented themselves teen Amoy, Feochew and Shanghai: (3) Beings heavy man he could not hold on fume glasses, opera and fold glasses of the for, of course, unless there was reasonable from fire brigade duty without my pernis- from Kobe to Chamulpo via Moj and they pulled him on board, so he fell inte wout at 11.15, there wasn
a. till zun very light east wind, but this diadaway a few For years no attempt has bean made to sort might result in very serious cos156-
latest French make, writing desks, etc. excuse for their abscess, a ens of minutes after. Many of the boats had not alter the style of the photographie album. quences. On this particular, rain, the font is at & fire, do you stand 1-1 hava (6) between Taku sed Tientsin
Fusan
(4) between Shanghai, Chefor and the muddy waters, and it was a pitch dark beon able to get over to the line befix the but this year there has hean a regular house was gutted and three people lost insisted on the rule it either I or the De twoan Australia and Japan; (8) between him. After steaming around for some tile Mr Benzylf the Deputy Superinton-Taku; (5) between Shanghai and Hankow; night. There was great excitement on gun went, and for about, half-an-hour the upheaval in the design, and these are dis- their lives. Of course, I do not mean to puty go to a fire the other must be at Land America and Japan. The promoters pro- however, those on board were voay pleased (7) be board, and the lifebuoys were thrown after feet might have been seen at ancher all
the lives were lost in consequence of in the event of anything else happening. I mile to the played in beautiful bindings. There
Darki...
Payne,
SECOND GLASS,
Dr Clark.
Shay ........ Biven....... Seabreeze,
When the
New from native sources states that the Imperial Bank of China, the prospectus of which was formulated by II.E. Shông Hatinahuai, Director-Gonent of the propos- ed Great Western Railway, the Hanyang Iron Works, Inyorial Chinese Telegraph Administration, and of the China Mer- chant's S.N. the 4th grade, having been referred by the south and others the same distance to the
and
say
this
sion.
Government apart from the subsidy provi" | boat.—Mercury,
abis whether the Government will agree to grant a special subsidy, as one such subsidy
Court Officer of over the harbour some haff a mile to the also artistic photo frames, and sxseedingly the non-attendance of these mon. bas it have not introduced this rule without pose to ask for a special subsidy from the to learn he had been picked up by his ow Throne to the joint consideration of the west of the starting line. At a little bo./ pretty scissor cakes, purses and portemon- WAN & VOTY Necessary thing, in the opinion knowledge of the Government. I have ded in the Steam Navigation Encourage Board of Herenue and- Tsungli Yamin, has | fore mid-day, the Phoebe, Sybil and Meteorses. There is also on view a large as of the Government, that they shouki not been corresponding with them on the sub ment Law. It is, however, very question- been faro umbly reported upon or thera, and caught a light wind from the east, and indoor and outdoor sores That Football in or having a reasonable excuse in accordancs foot
sortment of sporting requisites, both for absent themselves without obtaining leave will be established at about the same time started seating up towards Blackhead's still gaining in popularity in this colony is with the
Mr Franois as your correspondence as the Great Western Railway American Point, beyond which there was a-steady instanced by the large sile of footfalls the defendants are represented by Counsel. been since the 8th or before Before the
wording of the
the regulation. I ses capitalista are said to be at the back of both brocza. The Phoebe went away from by the fam. There is a large assortiment I do not know if he denies the charge or if bank and milway. An Imperial odiot is Bxpected in on the subject of the bank. hour's lead round the Point, and had of toothsomo dairties in sweets, cakes, he is prepared to adult have the cayo | except under an order in Council -There:
the other two, and got about
-N-0. Daily News.
ath.
Are you aware of the fact that the Gover nor has no right to make such a regulation
Lia no question
Yes."
i sad prer to herself and came in an furniture department a very comfortabla proved in the regular way, please.
crackers, and other delicacies. In the Mr Francio We shall Dasy winner.
Sybil and Meteor kapt chair was seen, named the base rocker. Joseph Matthew Corcofan, Acting As- pegging away against the floed tide, getting It is na extremely difficule matter to find a sistant Superintendent of the Fire Brigade. Council --There is nothing in that Or A COLLISION took place at Ticutain on the very attle to windward ench tack. In the really comfortable chair, but the adapt stated-On the 8th Due, there was an
The Goverment has mado no order in 23th November between the China Naviga meantime, Erica, which had been at anchor ability of this clair to any position re-alarm of fire at tion Co.'s steamer Nanchang, Captain near the P. and O, baby, was observed to quited without the slightest (Eu will make sounded. I attended the fire at 18 Now the Fire Brigade to attend every fire,
584310, The alarm was
dinal co
to compel the Superintendent of Findlayson, and the Cains Merchants make a tack towards usutee as though it a special favourite.
Are you not an offcor of the fire brigadis Steam Navigation Co.'s steamer Fung going for a oruise, but shortly after ap
Street. Macaulay is in assistant foreman, shur, Captain Lowe. The Fing-shun was pared round Teim-Taa-Tant Point close up
and the other defendants firemen in the at anchor or ashore at Pilot Town, and the to the Prays wall, and by getting into the Messrs Powell have an immense selecfar as I know they had ne perzission to be Brigade. They were not at de fire. So Nanchang was coming in about 10 o'clock small bay off Millar's Pomt crept up tion of new goods and toys. The very night with Pilat Talpey on board. How within a few fathoms of Sybil and Meteor, latest designs have been received in silka,
absent. the accident poured it might perhaps bahut was not able to clear Blackhead's Point and when we are informed that there are injudicious to say at present, but the result for some minutes after them. Then a rUES now eight hundred different shades of silk was that both vansely were damaged, for began between these three. The times we are not astonished that lagies tind con tunabely not to an extent that was above round the Kowloon Rock were as follows: aiderable difficulty in making a choice. the capabilities of the Tiku Tag and Light Phebe, 12. 44. 50; Jubil, 1. 42. 2; Meten, There are some very tasteful designs of it
at
er Co.'s Deck Engine Works, sed have been repaired sufficiently to pernil of their taking in cargoes and proceeding on their vayage.-P. and T. Tizes,
W POWELL AND CO.
What was the result of the fire ? · Mr Francis-I object. It is quite irrele
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THE LATE CAPTAIN PEARNE The news of the unexpected death of Captain Pearne, of the Gaelic, was received in San Francisco with profound regret.. It is stated in the newspapers that the Captain had been ill for sous years, and his com plaint became more acute from the day of On Berlin-Demand, the Gaelic's accident. The San Francisco On New York Chronicle says: Captain Paarne was regar aptains in the world: For more than a ed as one of the best sea-going steamer
sones of years he had given the Oceanio Contingency, yes! Had you not a dinner Stramship and Navigation Company of Eng- and better known as the White Star line, your house that night ?--I had. know that no letter or commitication or For twelve years he had been in the Gestio You were at & banquet, too! Do you complete satisfaction as master of its vessels.
1. 43. 10; Brica, 1. 46. 35; Moid Marion, shot silk and gauze. In millinery this
correspondance enn exempt you from duty. He first came to San Francisco fourteen 2. 38, 10: The Maid gave up after the first season the ladies are to adopt particularly round. A short boat in a good breeze large and high hats with feather trimmings Ford. I spoke to them swo days after Wodehouse or any other Superintendent run between here and China to be replaced after 11 o'clock. The roll was called by Sergt. Ice an order in Council There has yes ago as master of the Ambic, a White never been anything recognised by Dr Star ship, and when she was taken of the brought the bonts to Channel Rocks, where and in this department a new assortment is wards.. Macaulay told us ho was suffering the times were Phabs, 1, 12, 30 Meteor on the w. There are also handsouie Testher from a cold, had the coctor told him he that the Superintendent must attend every and Sybil, 2.6.0; Brica, 2. 10. 14; Mad bows, and some beautiful lines in opora cloaks was not to get wet. I do not think I mor Marion, 3. B. 0-
lined with real squirrel fur, Hers may Capt. Supciintendent. They said they had the others till they appeared before the also be obtained all the requirements for Christmas tree-holly, mistletos, fairy been at a banquet. I think Macaulay
Biso lamps, etc.; and a piano quay be obtained said he was at the banquet but I am act 2. 41. 5 SR, 2. 44. 15: Erica, 2. 47-17, for something sightly above a dollar. The wind of Kowloon was about north-
Cross-examined-The roll was called af. west, and Erica, Sybil and Meteor all closed
tor the fire. On the 10th, the defendants
In the run down to the mark bort, the Meteor got in front of Sbit, and the Games here.wers: Pheve, hi... Meteor,
A. 3. WATHON AND 00:
Mr Denays All right. I do not press Witness (resining)--The fire was not
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Gold Loat, 10000, aps by the fuelie Chaplain Pearma was trans-Sovereigns (Bank's buying rato) 8. 9.25
ferred to the
Tas following Tokio telegram, dated 1st irat., is taken from the Kobe Chronicle : A report has been received by the Govern ment from Mr Mine, the Jayenase Ac Ging Quased at Manila, stating dist on the receipt of the news at Mania that a des perate battle was fought on 18th Noven
A very tompting display is made by were brought before the Superintendent: there directing operations Myopia from information received, one of those un-i bar between the Spanish army and the re-
up on the leaders of the second-class, who Messrs Watson and Co in their show cases Taey were brought up first on the 10th, and on that point has no bearing on this cas bois, the latter being successful, the foreign had not gone very far on their first round; Chrismas cards, fancy chceolatas done up they were put on the charge aheat or the Consuls at Manila hold a meeting and in-srid off the Dock Feint there were ve in attractive boxes suitable for gloves or 11th. ad a notice to their respective nationals re- boats within a circle of 50 yanis radius other nio-racks, and they have also an as- sident in the island advicing them to take Erica came away art into a
spirit
Had the Superinterfient been at the
Was the alarm bali rung --You.
Silver (pen os.)
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An extract from a Have you looked at the book? My
a latter written by an offinial of the White Star line to Captain We don't want your views, Mr May. Pesine after the Gusic went aground in the
Quotations Don't you think that in a case of fire when Inland Ses will give some idea of the high
Hovasone, December 15, 1896, life and property are at risk that the regard in which he is held by the company. Superintendent, as well as the Deputy Tread of reprimanding or criticising him, OPIUM New Patas, dach,.., 700 Superintendent, in the proper person to be it went along in the following strain- The accident to the Guztio was, we fool,
New Benares, canh, 185
New Malwa, oredit, 780 Allowance, Fasle 20/98
Malwa, radio, 790/200 Allowance, Teels... 0/92 Persian, Olly, cai;; *** Allowance, Tecise pr Parnian, Paper tied 600/850 Allowanos, Trein, 16/18
it on that point, le there not more in the career of the post careful navigator, If you are to give us your opinione, giva | fortunate inatabres which are apt to ocour
the hands to direct operations at a fire record in this company's service has been ascosity for the braina to be present than and you have our sincere sympathy. Your rofess to answer your question.
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axcellent one, and we have not a word of
Did you not threaten these men that if blame to speak in respect to the recent they did aut subunit to your ruling you which the above is taken was forwarded to grounding of your ship. The letter from would bring them before the Magistrate Captain Paarne at Hongkong, but the ald and put them out of the Fin Brigade
Hongkong Register.
light, east refuge
in the respective Consulates, in case wind, followed by Sybil, and after a reachment of crackere and all kinds of aweste fire himself. No. of the rebels advancing on Manila and en. Kowloon Rock was rounded as follows: bottles and boxes of perfumes, in the latest in fanoy bores. Some beautiful smelling dangering the livce of foreign residents. Phabe alone at 3. 72, than Erica, 3: 66, 6; French styles, would make very suitable that fire had broken out --No.
Did you report to the Superintendent The Japanese Government has decided to 8, 3.56. 30; Parme, 3 37, 15 Metern. Christmas presents dispatch a man-of-war to Manila for the 9, 87, 40; Dart, 3, 68. 30. All the rest of a choice salvation of new brands of cigara hers he was.
Gentlemen will find You know he was in his house be protection of the Japeness resident there the second class gave up about this time to ahass from, while the wine ad The cruiser Yeshine has been ordered to Abeat in light weather, and Channel Rook list will no doubt be frequently consult were in the position of complainant Yes, thon. Igave them the option of forfeit
Before the Suparintendent I suppose por i ho consisted them I did to threaten Captain died without the comfort such kind leave Tokonaks at 2 p.m. to-day. If ·were passed by Phobe st 4140 Frio, ed during the festive seabon. stated that the dispatch of the Forhino has 4, 17 Nebo, t. 17:30 Bybu, 4, 20, 201
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I was present during the whole of the prong a month's pay or of going before the
Captain Pearne was no less popular with been ordered on the strength of reports | Fagne, 1. 29, 11; and Dári 6, 20, 28, 2 NGOKARLEERS.
ceedings before him.
Magistrate.
Ocidental and Oriental. Company officials that the rebel force is being greatly the run down to the line aleably receive the largest patronage at this his delenes that ho was an leave from objected to your fins Did not youdat children-two seas and to desight by Temperature
It is the hooksellers who will presum Do you remember: McHardy stating
Did you give the option before they had at Ban Francisco than with those of the trengthened.
and Sybil had a luffing match, by
had White Star line. He leaves four grown-un aromater which they lost a considerable distacasoby Mosare Kelly and Walsh have in police duty He was on leave. I believe belongs them to fordelt a month's pay Mas Blikis reading, Clothed in radiants, and the line was crossed in almost took a large selection of Christmas and he set that up as his defeos Immediately the first man drew my thief wife, who died noms years ago, spd Humidity
New Year's cards supplied by the famous fab chin au follows
Did he not state also that such love tantion to that scale of finas varying from wife. One of the sana is storekeeper of
also a five-year old daughter by his second Direction pl4 art priviters
ers, Raphael Tuck and Sons, and a from the police had been treated as leave & ponts to at which is in the 0.8.0-doen- the Fafio Mail steamer Ching, and the
included 2 do ment, I inspected the document and came sther in mate 10 marks of booke BUOYEROUS. Seasonable books not remember anything
of F1 stiling for the children, beautiful bound editions said from drill paredes and such like and then of the posts suitable for pipes and pres it not a fach that leave from paling cents, devotional bocks, and a new standard duty has been treated by Capt
emiles, end, surrounded by the admiring
glances of a grest throng, the young couple. stood at the chancel rail sa the clergyman prongwand hem man and wife, hirst
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