Monday, Dronmeen 18, 2008.
The lat Chiaosz fuginant as Weihsive FRENCH DEMANDS IN CHINA,
will be 1000 strong, m
MEDICAL Inspection at Japañero poris ol} UNDASINESS AT SHANGHAI: pal arriving from Formom cestol fiera the 30th Nov.
Latuit sydhangan from Foochow roport the auncexa'ul rohearsal of 'Sweet Laven der by the Fooghow A.D.O.
Á NORTHERN Contemporary reports that the Emperor of China is in perfect health. H #poska little, but ailea at times!
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Tax eticket match, Hongkong O. C. v. The Navy, was finished this afternoon, resulting. in a win for the Chuh by 273 runs to 180,"
Mason General Gascoigne, General' Black's successor in the Hongkong and China cum- mand, la a.passenger by the next P. and G. znail atanmer. He is accompanied by Mra Gascoigne,
Ox the 28th November, the Governor of Brklub North Borneo presented the Royal Humane Society's bronco-metla! and sertis.
THREATENED FORCIBLE EX
TENSION OF PRENCH'
SETTLEMENT, RUSSIAN CRUISERS AT SHANGHAL. (Special Telegram Area Our Own
Qurrespondent.).
BRAKGHAI, Dec. 10, 8.37 p.m. The meaning attitude of tho French is causing grave uneaginosa hern,
1.
It is reported that Cisant de Bozaure, the French Consul General, has been Instrag ted by his Govoruludit to ignore the agrbe- mont between the Ningpo Guild and the former French Consul at Shanglini, guaran=" tesing the inviolability of the cemetery, of
which the French intend to take possessiut). Such a stap will certainly rosult in serious bloodshed.
The French authorities have hoen fur-
cate to Mr E. de Mattos, of the 8.5. Farther exasperated by the Chiness of ring to ta, for Baving the life of a Mr Roberts at
Foxtand the general Foreign Sutulamenta ao Darvel Bay,
as to enclose the Fronch Settlement ou
Tar stamp revenue last month was every side, “which would prevent the pro 824,612.15 as against 925,812.30 in thejected expansion of Frenchtown. corn spon·ting month of hat year. Thore were increases in 28 ileine, amounting to 82.701.09, and decreases in 14 Items, mounting to 25,801 84; 99,270.41 of the
Two Russlan' gruisors anchored opposite the French. Settlement yesterday, but it is believed the Russians will not support the
laster amount nogursing under the hand of Count de Buzaure's claims,
robate.
al vak
Tuser will be a Hockey Matok to-morrow,- orulsar Descartas, on the Club ground at 4.90 p.m. sharp-
Olub v. Royal Artillery. The following
THE REGATTA.
DUN ZIPSTER'S ZIFR.'
THE CHINA MAIL.
Our Tipster having carefully endawned The programmar of the "Regatta gives it na his. opinion by the appearance of the teams, on peper that the following will be there
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OmaMas'; Osalzenon Cur-
fios, A. A Alves faroko) - suņusu Feel AE Alvas (atroke). LATER PRESE-
There, W. Arinstreng (akroka)......... Lash, A. A. Alven (stroke)...
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2
GRIPIN' TOE LACE
P. Hyndman
M. E. Asg...
LUSITANO CEP-
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8
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Fernblums, A. A. Alvea (stroke)} 1 Thole, W. Armstrong (atroke) Leet, A. R. Alves (stroko).........
Becond Dry, INTERNATIONAL CHALLENGE CUP-
Thisila (Sostah)..... BROKERS CUP
Mampiem
Filter
Tos SouLLIND,
R
W. 8. Dailey...
P. Hyndmana gamognun GERMAN CEP.-
Leck, A. A. Alves (stroke)............................. Thistle, W. Armatring (stroke)............ ♬ CHINESE CUE.
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Thistle, J. D. Danky (utroke) Konlume, W. S. Bailey (stroke)...g Shavarook, C. E. A. Hance (stroke)!
THE PERSEVERANCE LODGE. INSTALLATION CEMEMONY.
The annual weating of the Perseverance Lodge of Hongkong (1105 E. C.) was held at the Freemasons' Hall on Friday oven- ing fast (10th), when Wor. Aro, A. Bhalton Hooper was installed into the chair for the
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CORRESPONDENCE,"
THE NAVY AND THE VRO To the Edilm of the CHINA MAI.".
Hongkong, 18th Dec, 1899.
THE DISFIGUREMENT OF GLEN. [ROYAL, HONGKONG YACHT CLUB
ZANY RAVINA,
WADAR FOR VOKMODORE'E CUPL We wore somewhat disappointed to note The rees in the sepond spries unllod on on Saturday and yesterday the erection of the 3rd inat, were re-anfled on Enturday
PERING NOTES.. ABREET OF AMERICAN MISRIONARIES,
Peking, Dac Ward was received here today frant Tung-chon, fifteen miles easy, to the affere that De Ingram and Rev. Caurys Wilder
to Flag Ku-hion, wha
where way to. have a ralesion
ntation ware seiced by some soldiers.
gentlemen ware on
at Tung Some
Chinese to being man
thoir.
The
thep
Bing In your lands of ifth ince, tam bamboo hoardings nolasing the weaton last, the Committee having decided that credited with having presented a cup for side of the Glonsaly Rookery, from the the Commodore had no power to shorten the American Board Mission while an competition amonger the yachts in voonec Burnbrae cookhouse to within about ton the course on the Brdinat tion with the Vistoria Recreation Club Regaita about to take plane. May I nakyards of the Pumping Station. Even the For it correct this error? The cup in begening of this disfigurement is bad question la pretend by the officors of the enugh. Thla forenoon, however, the con Royal Navy at present at flongkong and tractor's men began to hack away the bank
of the giren under the name
Royal
yuy
Naval Cup. This places it in a far better of the rockery next to the sorkhouse,
"PIS
bloyotas.
The course was Channal Rooks and North Chinese Fairway Buny (starboard). The A Claas chea started ab 9.15, and the B Cass at 2.30.
There was a perfectly trus east breeze off with bound banen andere g
·Of
hey not
The
six mounted soldiers. The ahnest whole-gail strongth, and a nearly yet been confirmed, and Minister Cangor poaltion than would obtain from any. In: and were pulling up and piling the plants steady in strength sait sooms possible for 20 whom the matter was regusted, amita
farther word before taking action. dividual presentation. it may be re- garded as a
Indication of the appreciation in a heap close by. Whether this is or la wind to be in Hongkong Harbour. In local officials, to whom the matter has been the & Olana, Chanticher unca more showed referrod, are acting energetically, but say The of the It Club by the officers of the not a declaration of right on the part of the what a good boat she is. She fairly out they will be
be helpless to do anything if Squadron, because many of them take ad- vantage of the facilities offered for boating.bluose lard-owner, does not seem clear. sailed the flect on the boat to the Channel soldiers are unwilling to give up the goatlo- bathing, and gymnsaties during their stay Whether or not the Government purpose to Racks, but the Erice caught and passad men. The soldiers, it is supposed, are Tong her on the run, and would possibly Fu Halang's men, who created so much at Hongkong.I am, Bir, yours faithfully, intervene to prevent this disfigurement or have finished in front of her had trouble at Lu Keu Bridge and made an x-
·SWINTON.C.-HOLLAND.;- desecration, no one seem to know," Ap. har helmsman not been obliged to ask on Mr Cex and others.
There are now. shout two hundred for Commodore,
parently the reputed holders of the lease of anil for a fluks seeing that the Chanticleer
Binito, like The
like her protoype of the Foreign Fowers which have Legs- ifons here. Tara sarry to say it is reported ATTEMPTING TO BRIBE A PUBLIC ment, and, so far, some yards' width of the the Speedwell, most successful boat or
the Silent apparently requires a reefing that some of them have shown lack of dia SERVANT.
tackery has already been ruined. Any one tree and a jump of a 203, and we siah cipline, especially their conduct on tha” 1 now see the disfigurement of the valley heartily alio muy soon get it, for the fukey city wall. It was rumoured that in con.. At the Magistraty to day, "Banitary In-will be permanent, and that the block in ariable sirs experienced this season to date sequence the gates to the wall would have been most trging to helmsmen and heranitar be clused against all foreigness J. T. Cotton, charged Leung Yan the roadway will be complete for many crews.
while the marinea reinained in the city spector and Wat Kan with offering him a bribe,
In the Boldes, the Dart was deprived of But as yet no doores has hean isaved le victory by the She with her long handicap that effect. with a view to influence his conduct as a
of:8
Several times recently decreas minutes. Payne and Ladybird have public servant and to inoline him to do an
both increased their draught. The charge peared in the Emperor's own name, in one act onerary to hit daty.
seems to have improved the former. The of which he appears to speak unfavourably latter was not going so well, but possibly of his friend Kaag Yo-wal. They were the strength of wind did not suit. undoubtedly issuer avrunding to the wishes Wo hear that a protect has been lodged of the Empress Dowager, who desires to in each class. The Protest Committee will make it appear that the Emperor has gona require some remuneration if they are to back on his principles.
the lot have been too-quick for the Govern from in a minute over the courage marines in Poking, representing even
TWO,BVTCÅER#"COMMITTED FUL TRIAL,
the
The
sheep
maths..
Bom diarrhea at nor to s
EUREKA!
of
continue to be so hard-warked.
The times of rounding the Channel Rocks and ofinishing wore sa follow-
A OLABS Channel Rooke. Finish. E. M. E, M, L
8 7 4 0.28-1
5 80 383
▲ PELOTIOAL AKRISTANT POSTMASTER.. Inspector Catton sald-Tam in charge of On
GENERAL TO RE aeroiNTER. the Animal Depot at Kennedy Town. 17th inat., at twelve noon, the two defend
The following letter, which will be read ante, who are butchers, came to my office and both asked me at the same time for with unqualified satisfaction by the whole I asked community, le forwarded to us by the permision-to-kill-
Where is the sheep. They hath replied Scoretery of the Hongkong General. Chains
Colonial Scorotary's Offies, Bring it up and I'll inspect it. They frer of Commerce with A liva
first defendant said Hongkong. 16th Deceinber, 188. went away and returned in about a minute year 1699. The Installation ceremony was Th have
the broug
sheep. -I Went our SIR,With reference to previous corres-
Chanticleer performed in the weat impressive manner them I would not a
side and
and inspanted the animal and told pondente sugarding the General Post Office, The Count in still at Wanking with the Chatek, 0.2, 0. There was a large appeared suffering
them to kill it. Itara directed by Ella Excellenay the Gover. Erica hy W. D. G. the Hon.
Bonita you for the Information Active General Cha
Chamber of Com- attendance of the loont hrathren
and of visitors. including R. W. Brother Johnson, sat down at my doak. First defendant fal neroo that the Secretary of State was Past Grand Master of British Columbia Towed Imo in, second defendant stood in the requested by His Excellency the Oficer Maid Marion...
Meteor. and H. E the P. R. W. D G. M., Brother duurway. I asked first defendant what he lately administering the Government to
ppoint
an axperienced officer of the Post refused. He then ing brethren were appointed by the Wor
anid in Chinosa shipful Mastor to take office in the Lodge master, Yes Chearg, has given me dollar in the post of Assistant Postmaster General to give to you to buy drink with. He accurring this month by the retirement on during the ensuing year b Immediate Past Master Wor. Bro, T. W. asked the second defendant for the dollar pension of Mr G. Stafford Northcota, with
The second defendant handed the dollar a view to securing c (in small colo) to the first deferidant, who of the Hongkongency in the working Bonior Warden.........Bro. F. W. Clark.
1 to me. Junior Warden
I then called F. I. O. Berger handed theed him to ank the men Blaka dues nôt vae that any advantage will Treasurer
J. W. Cumming my shroff, and Secretary.........
J. Hooper. what they meant. The firat defendant re- Senior Deacon
A. H. Botten-peated that his master had given the
heim
money to give me to buy wine. I sent them in charge of my watchman to No. 7 Senior Deacon
* A... Ward. Director of Ceromonies. L. S. Stansfeld. Polica Station. My orders are that if ani- Organist muid Wor. Bro. Wm. Danby!.
mals look sick they are not to be slaughter ed till they have been inspected by the Co- Stosarda**
......Bros. J. McKie & O. Birt Innor Guard.......Bro. P. O. Andersonń.
lonial Veterinary Surgeon. Tylor. GR. Grimble.
Are the Club team-Mase Cox, Gerard, THE REBELLON IN CENTRAL General Wilsone Black, C. B. The follow, wanted. He said 'Las me kill it,' Office in Great Britain to fill the vacan
Kozhevar, Lethbridge, Klayd, Morrah, Morrell, Parker, Pinkney, Riddle and Wodehouse. The Club play the Maxime on Thursday, the 22nd Inst.
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Ir le notified in the Gatelie that Wongnel- chung Inland los No. 126, which was sold by auollon on the 23rd Decambor, 1895, har bean-ro-entered and resurned by the Crown and that the premium paid upon the pur chase has hoon wholly forfeited to Her Ma jesty in acordance with condition of the Conditions of anle under which the lot was gold.
FOURTEEN subaoription griffina having ar- rived per steamer Chey bring they were drawn for at Kennedy's town depot on | Saturday afternoon, the drawers being the Hon. J. Ball-Irving (two), Mr J. McKis (two), Mi F. H. Hohnko (two), Mr D. Nowrojee, Mr G. C. Fullerton. Mr R Shewan, Mr Paul Jordan, Captain the Hon H. Lambton, Dr Jordan, Mr A. Fuchs, and Mr J. H. Lewis,
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A BALVAGE party under the direction of Mr Mouladale, the Manager of the Tanjong Pagar Dock Co., was to leave Singapore on the afternoon of the 10th December for Leben in the Company'a tug-boat Mercury, with pumps and other notessary gene, to render assistance to the a.. Abana, which has boon wrecked near Lobuan while on a voyage to Port Arthur, laden with coal.
Ir taking leave of the Memnon on the Borneo roo, the B. N. R. Herald says:-
CHINA.
FRENCH PRIEST MURDERED.
CHIANGYANG CAPTURED.
(Special Telegrata from Our Own
Correspondent,)-
SHANGHAI, Dec. 19, 5.30 p.. Yu-mantec's followers have seized the
town of Chiangyang, about fifty wiles south-west of Ichning, and massacred one one hundred converts, together with French priest nained Vioturin.
THE NEGOTIATIONS AT
NANKING.
MOVEMENTS OF WADMINAT WARSHIPS.
Edwards.
A cordial vote of thanke was passed and as Past Master's Jewel voted to Wor. Bro. T. 3. Hough, for his valuable services dur ing the year as Acting Master of the Lodge, owing to the absence of War. Art. Edwards in England. The
The Russian eruiser Gremtaticky with M. Pavoloff on board, has gone to Non king.
The Japanese cruiser Tsukushi, followed H.M.S. Iphigenit is already at Nanking.
A DISASTROUS EXPLOSION
HANGCROW POWER MAGAZINĒ
BLOWN UP.
(Special Telegram to the Chinese Mail.")
SHANGHAI, December 17. The powder magazine in the vicinity of may-cyanated her successor on the line stant, Hundreds of houses word destroy" will be as popular and obliging as thoseed, and it is feared there has been cun
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The shroff gave corroborativo evidence. at the next Criminal Sessions.
The prisoners were committed for trial
SUPREME COURT.
IN CRIMINAL BESSIONS.
Maator baving banked the dist? (Before His Hon. Sir John W. Carrington,
ed visitor for their attendance, R. W. Bro. John responded by giving a very interesting address, in which he said that the Canadiana were not only meat
the smo, but wore also dya masons, owning their allegiance to the D. G. Mastor, H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, who was as popular among the Canadians
as he was among the English and Scotsmen
**Chief Justice.)
Monday, 19th Decembar
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ATTEMPTED ROBNERY WITH ARMS.
Furg Fing and Chiu Kun were charged on two counts with attempted robbery th violence on Kwok Mul.
Under these circumstancos Sir Honry A.
he gained by appointing a Committee of loquiry, and instructa me to state that in the meantime everything that can be done will be dons to prevent the recurrence of auch irregularities as have been the cause of complaint by your Chamber. I have, o.,
(signed) T. SEBCOMBE SMITH, Acting Colonial Secretary.
E Secretary, Chatterton Wilcox,
Qu Hongkong General Chamber of Com
merce.
CRICKET.
ROYAL ENGINEERS V. E.K. POLICE.
This match was played on the Military Ground at Happy Valley on Saturday last,
b Kerr
BOTAL ENGINESIS.
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338-04-15-10 364 18 68 13
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Princesa... Dart Pana Ladybird. She Doris
8. 20 99.95
410 00
4 15 90 4 12 84-8
4 18 00
€ 18 00
Finish HM. 3.
4 28 15
4 25 48-2
4 28 30-3
Apparently the ladies of the Diplomatic Corps have not been able to agree to the conditions imposed by the Empress Do- wagor, to all talk about their contemplate i call on her has ceaned, — Hunghat Daily Pros.
LATE TELEGRAMS.
(Canes of Ceylon)"
DonDON MEMORIAL COLLEON AT THARTGUSL. London, Nov. 29.-Lord Kitchener hea Appealed for sabagriptions to raiso a fund of £100,000 to found a Gordon Memorial Col lage at Khartoum The Queen has consent. ed to became Patron, and the Prince of Wales, Vice Patron. Lord
Lord Salisbury has warmly supporting the proposal, written,
MORE FRENCH FIN PRICES.
Dec. 4-M, Deloncle announces that a French group
hes guaranteed funds to esta 4 32 82-1blish a French College at Khartoum and e
Marchand School at Fashoda. -
3 10 23
4 27 20
* 9 10 55 ....-3 11 98
* 91 25
FOOCHOW RACES,- Special Telegram to the N.-G. Daily News.") WINTER MEETING, 1898. Stewarda-H. Baker, Esq., G. Stems. J. U. Oswald, sen, Esq. W. Graham, Esq. Esq. F Ramsay, Esq., A P. Simpaon, E., A. W. Walkinshaw, Esq
First Day.-Tuosday, 19th December, 1. THE STEWARD CUP.-Presented, Vniue $100. For all China Ponies. Weights As per scale. Entrance 96. -- Haifa
Nebula.. Millstream
mile.
Outpost ......... Time, 1min. 3 5.5 Bocs.
of 810 each with $50 added. Second
Posy receive 825. For subscription Griffins of the Meeting. Woights an per scals.-Three quarters of a mile. Sancho... Dictator
Idler
·......
Time, 1min. 43 janus.
THE WOUNDED FROM THR BOUDAN. November 20. The Queen will pay a visit to the wounded soldiers a from the Sou dan at Netley Hospital on Saturday.
LORDS BUXTERIN AND-KITCHENEB IN EDINDUROIL.
Edinborgh University this afternoon con ferred on General Kitchener the degree of Doctor of Laws. Afterwards Lord Kit chener and Lord Dufferin together received the Freedom of the of Edinburgh.
City THE ANNUAL BORNEO LINSER At the annual dinner of the Horneo Com- pany, Mr Cowie said the Government was recognising the strategis value of Bomco. He explained that the rehellion of Mat Salleh was due to a misunderstanding. Sir Charles Mitchell dwelt upon the future of Borneo, especially as regards the tubeco trade; also upon the value of the island of Labuan.
LAGER TO RELCH THE YRONI. Bombay, Dec. 6.The officers of the Malakand Field Fores, who have alrend y milway and started, are being met un 2
back Bent to their stations. The only troops who actually started were the Queen's, from Rawalpindi.
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and resulted in a win for the Police by 592-THE GRIFFING STAKES. A forced entry ruun, due chiefly to the bowling of Sergt. Kerr and the batting of Sorgt. MoHardy, who played a aplaudid not out game of 69 runa. Appended are the scores :- Thornhile, e Quinn b Karr Wild, Karrigan, b b Langley.......... Capt. Mould, e Davis, b Berr.. Langey. Mook, b Kerr Sivier,
b Langley Spillard, b Langley Mather, run out Clark, e Quinn b Kerr.... Jackman, not pat .........
We may express a hope that those who! Hangchow exploded at 8 p.m. on the 16th the Persores then adjourned to the the room, while the second defendant anglay, o
who ran her for so many years between San- dakan and Hongkong-Captains Branch, Aleggridge and Fullam Thirty-seven yenta in a good life for a ateamer now. days, but that vessel, probably, has a long run yet baforo her.
siderable loes of life.
REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
[SUPPLIED TO THE CHINA MAIL."]
LONDON, December 16. SIR WILLIAM HARCOURT'S
RESIGNATION,
All the Brothren
was spread, to which ample justice was
e Kerr b.
Total
H.K. POLICE:
The
Acond
Quinn,
& Will, b Moors ......
Total
THE TOTALIATOR CUP.-Value 8160, For all China Ponies. Weights as por scale. Entrance $10.-One mie and three quarters, and Fhdo
New Moon
Tirce, 4mins, Esecs.
2
4. THE MIN STAKES-Of $10 each with 360 added, divided 70,. 20, and 10 por cent to the First, Second, and Third Pontes. For Subscription Grifins of this Meeting. Weights sa per scale. Winners 7lbs. extra-One mile and a quarter.
Dictator
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Speedwell... 2
3 mins. 8 soon.
Fighting was reported yesterday between the Panus Kiel Saction and the Nawab of Dir's subjects, but no details are to hand.
THE RUSSIAN 'SPHERE OF INFLUENCE."
TER MIÃO-TAU GROUP,
SHANGHAI, Dec 13. It is reported from Tientsin that Russia has requested the Chinese Government to lease her the Misotae group of islands na a naval station and torpedo depot. This chain of islande, which commences close to the northern coast of Shantang, extanda the towards Port Arthur half way across mouth of the Gulf of Pechili, which it com- pletely commands. It contains Eope 14 G-THE EDGAR CHALLENGE CUP-Pre-Seund, which has a fairly good, if kmited,
sented by Henry Edgar, Baq. For all anchorage, and would be, in the hands of China Ponies. To bo won at two con- Russin, strong set-off to the possession of secutive Winter Meetings, or three times Weihaiwei by Great Britain. If the de- Bill,
by ponies the bona fide property mand has really bean made and Great Bel of the same owner or owners. Entrance tain allows it to be pressed, we will then 810, to go to the winner until the Cap is know Beyond all doubt that aho han fin
abandoned the whole of North finally won, when the second pony will ally receive the entrance fees. Weights as China to Russia The withdrawal of the per scale. Subscription Griffins of this customary British gumboat from New- Meeting allowed 7lbs.-One mils. chwang this winter and calm abandonment
Sirius ****
9
160
of the Dominion. R. W. Brother Wilsone first count and not guilty us, the second The arst prisoner pleaded guilty on the Black, in responding to the remarks
arks of
count the second prisoner pleaded not welcome from the newly- installed Master guilty, stating it was false acoysation. of the Indge, gave a really eloquent ad- dress, dwelling upon the universality of General (Instructed by Mr H. L. Dennys,
Hon. H. E. Pollock, Acting Attomey wherever the British flag was wen, Mascary throughout the world, and Crown Solleitor) prosecuted.
there The following jurors were sworn **** they would find a lodge of Freemason Mesare F. Molhulsh, Bhi Tu Man, R. Wherever he might be in the fature, he would always cherish most pleasant remin: P. Lammert and H. Elmer.
W. H. Purcell, J. A. L. Ozorio, G. Lang
. iscences of his stay in Hongkong, and the Mr Pollock sald the prosecutrix lu the hearty welcome ho had always received
ived case was named Kwok Mui, a married from all the Masens of the Colony. A woman, living at No. 13 Trying Street. special telegram was received during the On 21st November, at seren oolock in the evening from Wor. Bro. F. W. Edwards morning, she was alone in his house on and other friends in London, congratulat the first floor, with her amall
when amall baby, ing Wor. Bro. Hooper on bis new appoint the second defendant entered into her room Dodger, cand b Moore........... mout, and sending fraternal greetings to followed by the first defendant. The fires Lander Sivice
Lodge
shut the trap door leading into Kerr, b Mours defendant
Mould, b. Moore Lover all, where an excellent banquet closed the windows. Both of the Dymond, e Jackman, b Moore
them ad- Kent, a Wild, b Mather done. The hall was beautifully decorated aressed the prosecutrix with threatening McHardy, not ont...-M.
if you make language, saying, Bb silent; it large special masonic any noise we will cut hold of o Davis, b Sivier..... devices in alectric lamps being arranged in defendant then caught a most skilful and artistic manner, and secutrix by the neck and pressed her Cameron, run cut......... hung from the ceiling of the dining hall, down on the floor, while the first Tacock, Kerrigan, b Mather ......... The tables were also laid out in an exceed defendant, produced three knives. На
Extras ingly pleasing style, with valuable and placed two of the knives on a bed, and handsome racing cups, coloured silk and painted a
a big knife at the prosecutrix. Rowers.
The prosecutrix, however, seems to have After the supper was over, the usas! boon a woman of somo spirit, because in-Ir is reported (says the China Gazette) that Bissonic toasts were duly honoured, some stead of saying nothing at all she called out, the Viceroy Liu Kan-yih has sent.telegra of the speeches being unusually happy and Thieves with knives are ure cutting me.phic orders to Wang, the Admiral of the a long way above the average. The toasts The prisoners took alarm at this and ran Yangtse, enjoining upon him the nechatity and speeches were interspersed with er- downstairs into the street. It for increased and constant vigilance, espe celloat and appropriate music, instrumental happened that there was a harber living an independent member, and that the si- and vocal, supplied by the Bend of opposite the prosecutral's honse who was tially around such strategic points as Kiang
the Bros. Looking out of the window and into the G. Lammort, Ward, Borger, heim, Cumming, P. G. Davies, and last, and he saw these two men doma in but not least, Bro, J. Mokis. At mid- cless the window and heard the prosze night the Brethren brought the proceedings trix call out, so he ran down to the street to a close by
style, each verse buing sung s5 a there. The first prisoner produced knife Therent brethren.
fron out of his sleeve, bat this man was ten pon to dy so district, with the excoption of an exciso fication of the Niger Convention.
gathering was one that will always quick for him and knocked him down, and -duty on oplum. Only gooda in transit
[This may mean that the ratification is be remembered by every one who was for- kept his hold of the first prisoner atd. LI HUNG-CHANO roached here Inst from and to Chinese territory will be sub-postponed for six months, or that the Con- Lore that Mesoury (English and Solo) On the same morning, this man who
turata to he present. It may he remarked howled him over to a Chinese constable. Wednesday, the 30th Nov. (writes the
Fiontain errespondenti
‚of the N.-0. Daly bad:
News) on his way to Shantung to intervist jected to duty, according to the rates fixed vention may be brought up half-yearly for undoubtedly increasing in Hongkong in arrested the first prisoner was sitting on s the Yellow River according to appointment. by the Trusties.
ratification or further postponement. The very satisfactory degree, last year having beach outside the charge-room door of the He came from the Capital in a special train
been a record year in the Colony aa Central Police Station, describing at the with quite a retino, and for more than French word 'semestre may be translated regards the number of new members, in time as it so happened, the Oy Saturday, the second watch of the pole half-year or half-yearly. ED., CA] not one but in all lodges. W. the Disto bin astonishment he est the second pit-There were seven companies, or possibly to the 'destando (of 1 mile from the station the railway track wAB hen find with soldiers to honour his arrival. be very gratifying to the R. trist Grand Master, and to all who cherish sonar pase through on his way up to the the wolfaro of the craft. The advent of so Police Court, and then he cried out to the regiments, they were too large for onlinary enthusiastic and eminent a mason as H. detective Why, there is the man, and is of infantry, and one of cavalry Sir Henry Blake, G.0.31.G., our now Go the detective seized hold of the second After spending two or three days here, he proven cell on his journey by way of tho vernor, has proved himmelf to be, is con prisoner and strested him.
Grand Canal in house-kboats towel by A fidently looked forward to sa the means of Evidence was then
Joch giving the craft still further impotus. The first prisoner was mantenced to launch. It is thought by some of the Chi- nose bore that this is only a preliminary twenty one months' hard labour, and tustep to restoring Li to all his former influ- draw the attention of thoas interested to the second prisoner was sentenced to two
Speaking of Masonry, it may be well to receive twenty strokes with the birch rod i noe and power. We can only wait de
velopments. the District Grand Lodgo Meeting of Wed-years' imprisonment, with hard labour, and nesday next, which may not have been so to receive twenty strokes with the birch pap
THE total quantity of soal exported from widely notified as it might have been, rod. Every Master Mason (visitor or otherwise)
Moji last month amounted to 59,744 tons, will, we are informed, be weleoms to this The case The Queen against Kew and Lo with a declared value of 419,834 yen. The
Tar following despatch from Viscount Cough to the Marques of Salisbury, dated Berlin, 21st October, is published in the Gazelle. With reference to Sir F. Las
Sir William Harcourt, in two additional lettere, says he hopes to eorro his party'as
yin, lest the French demands at Nanking
callda' despatch No. 252 of the ftb ultimo,tuation rendered his resignation indispon- King's Own Regiment, and songs by house opposite where the prosecutrix was, might be emphasised by a Bridon coup such
I have the honour to inform your Lordship
that it is stated in the Cologne Gazette that within the territory included in the free port to Kiaochau, no duties will be levied
astle.
THE NIGER CONVENTION,
A protocol has been signed in Paris or.
P.
and
the seizure of some important position,
Consequently Wang Has gathered all the ancient craft of the Nanyang Spuadron about hin, and is very busy at make-believe
on goods to be consumed in the German tending (Semestor 7) tko.term for the rati. Excellent ging Auld Lang Syne' in and caught hold the first prisoner than and preparation to fight to the death-if called-
(Special Telegram to the N.-C. Daily News.')
YU MAN-TZE'S PROGRESS.
Caunotting, 12th December.
The Chinese General Chou has been captured by T Man-tze. There is reason to believe that force will be used to sup-
tournament was played by teams from the Royal Artillery and The King's Own, pro- sent holders of Hon. F. H. May's Cup. The Royal Artillery were at home," and among large attendance of visitors wore H, E. Sir H. Blake and Maj.-General Black The teams ore-RA.-Hudson, Sim monds, Loring, Burney; K.0.H.-Wood gato, Johnson, Paton, Laurie, When time press the brigands, but it is not sifa to was called after a hard exciting game the roly upon the troops. score stood—K.O,R,1-2; RA, 1-2. The goals were widened and play resumed on. the understanding that the first to score won the match. After some good galloping play up and down, the R A. pressed hard, sad after twice hitting the ball behind the line, Burney hit the winning stroke. Score: K.O., 1-9; ; R.A., 2-2,
solo
W
PIAND Tuning and Repairs, New Music, soi Pianu Co. Mandolina, Banjos, fine stock Robin-ed to be very large (some 300) it is hoped a'clock..
the brethren will attend punctually at 8.30. p.m. on the day. named.
*
Ir may not perhaps be known that there
function; and as the attendance is expect Wing was fixad for Thursday next et ten detalla are as follows :-
Quantity:
tone.
yen.
Batman & Allison:Planion, the very bord Talus. Robinson Piano Co,
Hongkong 34,179 Shanghai... 15,320 Bombay Swato.... Amoy
215,944
92,965
-6,450
35,200
2,200
14700
1,550
10,890
1,620
13,240
900
Tientsin
400
6,000 2,400
-100
600
Chafoo Chemülpo
...Nebula...
Millstream
2min. 17 seCS,
1
3
of its interest and residents there to the protection of Russia shows that, no matter what Lord Charles. Beresford and others Time 6-TEE BAOR STARES-Of 85 each, with 15 the absorption of that port by Russia. But
may say, the British Government
agrose to added for each Starter. For all Chins we cannot believo she will be as complacent which Pontes not otherwise entered. Weight in the matter of the Micutao group, 11 stoos. Jockeys who have never won would akat British shipping and trade out a race in China or Hongkong previons of the Gulfsitor and dictation of the
and would
place Pek- to this Meeting allowed ribs, Ponies. the sole margy
ing at that have never won a race allowed
That China would consent to such Tibe.- Once round.
•Larry
Ancient... Time..!
Imin. 27HECS.
1 2
act of political suicido no one could be.
an
love who did not know that Peking is ruled - by a gang of
of unscrupuloza traitors and das tamile who are all pracuniorily committed to farther Russian aim at the expense of their
hopo-abandoned country.
THE ANNEXATION OF NEWCHWANG.
7.---THE TRAMEN'S Cur-Value $......First
pony to receive Second Sown For all China Ponies, Weights as per scale. Winners at this Meeting 7 lbs.
Two months ago when The China dazette.. DITIO Entrance $10--Tesice round first, published the fact that Russis bail and a distance. Memo**** Desperation
Toledo ..........
Time, 3mins. 3480
quietly got hold of positions commanding Nowchwang, which put het virtually into Decupation of that port, many of our ill-
8TH GERMANIA OUP.-Presented by G. instantly recognize the logic of hard facts, informed contemporaries ridiculed the idea. Latterly they hace han empelled to Biemason, Eag. For Subscription Grif- | which they would faju deny, becuase they fins of this Meeting. Weights as per had to make them from a quarter of which scale. Entranos 810, divided 70 per they are profoundly jealous Bar now cent to 2nd pony and 30 pár cent to even the puby Feiho weekly squeaker has 3rd pony-One mile.
to write
Baikal Arbitrator
Jeddar minu Tivo, 2mina, 20secs.:
3
The steady progress made by Russia and hor virtual occupation of Nowahwang have been just be little appreciated and bo lieved In Faking, as they have in London, though thero is not a British resident hers
The idea that as Rusela entire position:: Tur new Imperial University at Peking is who has not been perfectly cognizant of the showing signs of life.
has done in Ngwobwang so she will do Taking it also soonted, but, phless Lord Tag Tientsin correspondent of the -0. Charles his time to got home and ventilato Daily News writes:A significant report the question, and some immediate steps and is believed by intelligent are taken to check it, a Russian obstipation Chinese who are not afraid to say that the of the Capital will be an socomplished fast power behind the throne is China's not and very possibly before the Spring, -- thern neighbour, to the effect that Russia China Gazite.
haa demanded the group of islands lying
off the Shantung promontory, and which Tasfolowing incident is surelya record labe command the entrance to the Guil. Un class In 1864 & Mauil watchinan tamed leke other milións, lake a stand and prevent Bargas, employed by Mosers. The on Húch Transfer, by forme if ugodnary, Resin Boyd, was allowed sick leave, mint Mr Boyd will undoubtedly come into pommissiour, 16) mold hivy return, when he fula berrie -- One Tall to Dritah trade, north of that pro- the 12th of Decembar 1898, Bargirl called. montory to have those islande occupied by at the office of Mineurs Boyd & Co. Lid, to 419,854 any other power than Chins, or herself.fen Me P. V. Graph who crald identify Will stand beteken 1. We shall see. By him, and to report that as he has now the way. I notios an error in the sumber of halta restored to health, he was bafinum to Rosian soldiers mentioned in my last by be reigntated diethe prat ka docupled thirty. scan ship the 1,000 got changed to 5,000.
sro now, or in process of erection, no less Ox the tfi inst, the Tohang correspondent than seven factories for the making of of the N.-G. Daly News wrote Capt. Tax Filipine loaders smest to be pretty emokeless powder in this country, is Pottinger, R.A., Capt. Hunter, RE, and confident that they will Bare things, their Wuching, Nanking, Shanghai, Boocho, Mr Tucker, representing, the Burma and own way in the talande in the future. They Ir is reported that missionarias of various Hangchow, Canton, and Fooshow. It is Yangan Co., accompanied by six trained have actually prepared set of postage denominations have recently been mensced officially estimated that by the summer of natives, many Sikhs, and an interpreter, stamps, and are said to be issuing them. In several districts of Hupah province, and 1800 these factories will be able to turn out are just leaving us on a mission that uro. Bone samples of these have already bean the Viceroy Chang Chih-tung has been so about 60,000 catties of sokolaas powder mises to mean much in the future. They seen in Shanghaich beard the Filipine impressed with the necessity of taking steps per month, and that at the present date of will go up the river to Suiful and from flag, a red and blue coupem with white
there start overland through Yunnan que triangle bearing mun and three mars. These figures show an inerose of 10,756 immediate use over two million rankele veying a railroad routa. They will be met Pro bly very few of these will and their sons in the quantity and an inoma of powder cartridges, one ball of which were in Yunnan by another party under Capt. wily out of the islands, and for that resion 39,400 yen in the declared value over the imported from Europe N-0 Daily New Daylon, of the Oxford Light Infantry they are interesting. - Shanghai Daily Frustratums for the preceding month.
to prevent trouble that he has dempstobed writing the Governant has roly for special oflcemand troops to the threatened diatriota to maintain order and protect the faralgas-China Gamita!
-Total................. 50,744