:
PEERUARY 22, 1800.
Notes by
Australia has sent upwaryls
mon to the war,
6000
The Plague:
In Honolult, in Japan, tire du lung used as disinfectant to plague districta. Blocks of houses were destroyed by fre,
A connus wilf, he taken in the Austro-and the bodies of plague violins ary in lian Colonius in 1901,
cinorated.
Few foreign esperta are now retained Fatality at a Fire. in Japanese employ.
THE CHINA MAIL.
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS
HONGKONG RACE MEETING, 1906.
Stanards-His Excellency Sir Houry A *UHINA „MAILS" SPECIAL SERVICE the eld Boar succopded in recovering it. Blake, G.O.M.G.; His Excellency Vica
Admiral Sir Edward H. Seyuiour, K.O.D.,. angi sent it back to Macdonald, who hud, His Excellency Majur-General J. Gaa meanwhile, returned to the British payco C.M.G.; Commodors Francis Powell,
THE WAR.
At a quarter fiant tru o'clock, the Firo Brigade turned out to a fire which originat-THE
• The fight at Spion Kop is referred to ed in a tailor's shop on the ground floor of in Australian telegrams As a perfect In-No za Queen's Rund West, Before the fire was extinguished the ground and fast floors were gatted and the top four was
RELIEF OF LADYSMITH,
BOCHS LEAVING. NATAL
ferno,'
It is believed that the marriage of the Crown Prince of Japan will take place in
April or May next.
The Russian newspapers prodist the
Babington, Esq; The Hon. C. P. Chater,
racy took place between them, Impahla | 5ft John Pool's "Boochnur. jining in the struggle. Down the straight,
(Mr Gresson), 10,12 they cauta at a rating pace, Mr Buxey's Mr Boxey'e "Starxlard Bos
* Me Wuilloumier), 11.1 pony and Tom Thumb finishing a dood heat, Impala loro bellud. Time-2.16. Me David's Diplomat
(Mr Moller), 10:39 3 Mr G. H. Pults Demon King
(Mr Burkill), 1170. (Back), 12,130
TRD DAY-TaumDay, FaiNUARY 22.
The third day of the men meating was Mr Hart Buck's Esperance below Laing's Nek. Macdomi, Lian ser-JR.N., G.B.: Major ML. M. Morris, RA, favoured with glorious weather. The gun Bir Danshold's 'Ace of ourts ved with the Royal Fusiliers (City of Lon-C.M.G., D. Gillier, Esq.; B. B. Gray was shining brilliantly from a cksudless sky, don Regiunent), and saw much spica in Kaq; Sir Thomas Jackson, K.; The Hon, and a balosy breeze was blowing from the Mr. Derick-Hunter's Tubs Rose Egypt under Sir F. Grenfell und Lord J. J. Korvick, J. H. Luwia, a south. The change of weather had made Captain Hanurofta Yellow Dwarf
danged by water. The firemen found the DESPERATE FIGHTING IN THE dive's star), and in 1889, including the on-Q.M.G.
charred body of a woman on the first floor and had it remored to the oortonry. It afterwards ascertained that the hus
ORANGE FREE STATE.
a decided impression on the condition of
(Me Walwyn), 11.8. 0 (Mr Cumming), 10.13 0
(Mr Julinson), 10.5.0. Kitchener. Hustved in the operations nearon. F. II. May, C.M.G.; and The Hon.
T. H. Whitehond.
Clarks of the Boute-Major M. M. Morris, the course and the enclosure, and racing Diplomat want away on the mills, Aca Suatim in December, 1888, including the
was carried out under more pleasant con of Hearts following, bat Tube Rosa engagement at Gooízah (mentioned in A., and J. H. Lowis, B.
DAF Chater, O.M.G. despatches, modal, with clasp and Kho-
Judge The Hon. F. H. May,ditions than the prosion days. In the wont to cond place at the Bridge and ran with Oplemat up the hill. enclosura, promenading as very much in Ace of Hearts' came anny after the Rook Starter Babington, Esj Second Starter-Ronald Hutton Folto, favour during the intervals, when a com- was passed and the trio ran together round bined hand from the British feet in the to the straight when the Ace' led. The the placed ponios no rapidly overhauled Hans Treantrer.. U. Petar, Eq. harbour played some pleasing selections of fasters, and Diplomaat was running as it Clerk of the Course.-T. F. Hough, Esq.
music. The parties from Government the prize would be secured by his rider. 'Beechingt' and 'Tube Rose, however, on House and Hexdquarter'a House were varlythe outside course were urged forward just in attendance. Bright dresses and racing on the post and Benchnut" won by ahead. colours produced pretty effects in the sucto- Tina-2.04
Kagement at Toski (mentioned in de
patalies, D.8.0., and clasp); and was Es present at the capture of Tokat in 1891
gradual partition of China, Some of the band of the wainen, when the alarm was BRIFISH 'ÄTTACK, REPULSED WITH 3rd Class of the Osmanieb). Ho .0013-
juaiuals alsu prophecy w Itusso-Japanese
Jitance..
med, received the child from his wife, and ruded downstairs thinking his wife would follow. He proceeded to the Palien Station
ITEAVY LOSS.
OFFICERS SUFFER TERRIBLY:
tinued to perform eveallant work in Egypt, trafaing the Gyppies,' and commanded a Brigade at the battles of Atbara and
The warships in the armur eru, and portal the fire, nor thinking his GENERAL HECTOR MACDONALD turmann. The war corrependents ho-
waro Bred at decorate today and salutes ngon, in gelubration of the birthday of George Washington,
The following Russian war-vessels are rived at Nagasaki from Curea on the 11th instava Sisi Velly, Admiral| Kornilo, and Behre.
The Japanese statiscal returns show a large increase in imports last month na compared with the octrespaiding in 1899, and a falling in exports.
The C. S. transport Crigon (popularly known during the Manila blockade days as.
the maiten ship") bus go in Sydney for repairs and general overhaul and Austra
lan mction.
Themteniment of Mr W. Redural, M. for Buist Cinae, to the Address in ply was to this affect teat Fào Transvaal war is uhljecessary and unjust, and ought the ended on the basis of the recognition of the independence of the Transvaal Reguldie,
wite Rgs still in the burning balding. The dango believed to bo cosenul by in saranes, but as the mast has to Con ton
particulars cattured Tile origin of the conflagration is unknow
CORRESPONDENCE.
DANGEROESLY WOUNDED.
stovod high praise upon him for his conduct at the letter fight, and it is, and the skiot manipulation of is gadu at a Leninia, February 22, 110 am.
critical moment saved the corbel British The telegrams coming through from South and Bastian forces from a fearful catas trophe. On bis return to England he wan Africa state that Ladysmith is virtually re-fated by his follow comicyon wherever ha hered, although the actual entry of General went, the banquet in London, presided over by the Duke of Athola, being one of Bullor's column is not yet officially on- Hongkong, 22nd February.nounced. For several days, the Bour forces Sir, My attention has been called to a letter in your issue of 20th inst., sigued have been withdrawn from their delensive Mr Rout. J. H. Bootley on the abject positions between the Tugeln River and of the price charged by the A.D.C. for seats in the Stalls for the performances of Ladysmith, their artillory he been sent the Youson of the Guard,
by
THE A.D.C. AND THE PUBLIC, To the Editor of the CHINA MAIL."
It is gratifying to see on this occasion back, Jarge bodies of men have been sent that-the gentleman writing to you does so in his en naine, nud must anonymously, and over the passes into the Orange Free State,
lettCT.
SECOND DAV-WEDNESDAY, Feb. 1.
The following are the results of the last The FLYAWAY STAKES; & swecuStakes of
foor rece:-
"
So each with 8100 added: for China ponies; weight for inches as per scale; subscription ponies of any season son winners allowed 7 lbs; subscription ponies of any season winters allowed 3 Ibs.; provious winners at this meeting 7 Ibs. extra, Three Quarters of a Mila." Mr Mansfield's Ace of Hearts" Mr G. H. Potts
(Mr Walwyn), 11.1 Desert King
1
(Mr Burkill), 11.5
2
Standard Roas
(Mr Willeumier), 11.1 3
Paradoxema
the most outstanding tributes to his reputa. Mr Baxey's tinn as a soldier and mati. He was Mr St. Simon's made the recipient of gastral swords.
sure, and everything bure a happy aspect,
Racing was started punctually to the hour, and there were very large fields for most of the eventa. The limos were talher disappointing.
The BAE CHALLENGE Cur Presented by His Excellency Sir Henry A. Bhka, G.C.M.G. Fer Submaription Griffine of this season, 19-1900. To be won twice by Panies the bona fide property of the ang Cwner, or Cnners. First Pony to receive 70 per cent. of the entranco fees; Second 20 per cent.; Third 10 per cent. Weight for inches as per scale. Winzæse of the Valley Stakes and/or Gorman Oup 14 iba. extra winners of any other racass extra peraltios secumaktivo up to 14 lbs, Entrance foa 810, One mile.
The win of Beechaut in the Ladies' Puree was very popular; and Mr Grosso was loudly cheerod ng he rode in the pony. An adjournment was afterwards made to the Grand Stand, whare Miss Powell pro- sented the prize, on bolaxlf of the lulies of Hongkong to the successful jockey. Mr
(Mr Jones), 11.5 1 (bir Anderson), 10.10 0 Grasson returned thanks and presented
Miss Powell with a bountiful bouquet. Mr F. H. May's To Timah
(Mr Crawford); 10.13 2 (Orynar) 10.13 Cheera were then mixed for the domes of nr Wheel Rat's Impala (Mr Buck),
the prize.
10.12 3 Mr Tierco's Minor' (Mr Grosson), 11.5 - 0. Mr Alexander's Cocktail
give him a high command in the army Mr G. H. Ronald (or Cr
for four that members of the Public should aud crorything puifits to a couplets seacua-corps; but it was deemed othervize, and bas unter the same impressions as Mr Bentley, I will ask you to pubbab this tion of Natal. Gonoral Buller's column has been pushing forward to take advantage of the best positions and to barnes the retreat Ing Biers.
The clurge of $3 for Stalls is not a 110W one for the earlier performances of plays where there is a large company taking part, taut as soon as the Connoittee of the AD.C.
has been reduces to St prica have accu that expenses are assured the
he was sent as a Brigadier-General to India Mr John Peel's to take over one of the district con- Mr G. H. Futts' mands. The lamentable death of General
Sir Horace McMahon's 'Sartow '... Wauchope at the battle of Magersfontein left the command of the Highland Brigade was popularly expected, In the Orange Free State there has beco919, and, as
General
was ordbrod terribly hard fighting. Lord Roberts is
>
of honour. At the outbreak of the Mt Hast Duck's Esperance'.......... present war it was confidently supposed Mr Dorick-Hunter's Sandstorm
(Mr Cumming), 11.8 0 that the War Ofico authorities wild take
Alasire Mekic and Gore's Struth. advantage of his presence in England te
donald' (Mr Crawford), 11.1 0
(Mr Meller). 11.4 Q (Mr Grosson), 10.12 0 Beechat
Domon King'..........
(Mr Cox), 117 0 (Mr Johnson), 10.5 Parodox' was restive and went away for actor. The large field was afler towards got off to a straggling sturt, Ace of proced at once from India to. Suthanvred. He won a good race by half Hearts coming away after the hill was Africa. Since he joined Lord, Methuen, a-length, length separating the other two General Macdonald has been very active placed porida. Time--2.393- with his Highland Brigade, who, to a man will be filled with regret at the fall of their For three days there was continuous dex.ecord gailaub lelor. Let us hopa sub- perate fighting, Conja striving to extricate sequut telegrams will bring more favour himself without being compelled to surable news of his condition. Er., C.M.) zonder. In orfe combined attempt to carry
I believe there have been instances where for early-performances, $3 has beca the charge for every seat in the house, pitenderouring to isulate and captive Cru- included; but the latest instans I will quote is that of the Pantomime played is command. He has inflicto 1 sovera less In the House of Commons, Mr A. J.
1809. For the first five advertised in 1809.
the charge for Stalls was 83, tho retreating fores, Balfour, has openly declared that Major- General Sir William Butler, the bite and the price was then reduced to 32. For Commander-in-Chief at Capetown, did not comedy, where expens are likely to be supply the War Ollice with information on, I cant fit that more than
to the resources of the Boore, or as to the
necessity for extensivo British propara
tions.
New South Wales has won the Shef- Hold Youth for wurtzatius. Intoresionial Cricket. Victoria was beaten tried and South Australia nice by the winning team; which went down pace to South Australia. YLListed England
- last year pinys the best of
the Bonelit of the War Relief Ferad.
We would call attention to the very appropriate articio entitled, Flupdeville which appears elsewhere. We Inge the criticisms of the A.-U. Daily News pill be sent to every member of tho Articles Club, al that it will help to dissolve the spel that Lo Feng-luh has cast over a wrtain class of parblind busy-bodies in England.
Italy and Turkey.
|
ever honn changed.
has
I will now Tike, the nastion of the Yemen of the Cust' and the chargos as Goujared with the estimate of the coat, The company is between 0 and 79 strong and the lowest estimate of the cost of live performances was $5000. The scating.
the hurriedly entrenobed position, the Bri-
tish troops were repulsed with heavy
Macdonald
REUTER'S SERVICE,
Loxoox, 20th February.
THE WAR BOER MOVEMENTS. The Transvaalore are conding large forens
Ten oficers wore killed and forty with prominent leaders into the Free State. waguded.
city of the theatre is:Dross Circle- 140 assis; the Highland regiments again to- seat, and Stalls-181. The pit is an un known quantity, at $60 night is inceiving terrible punishment. excess of what we could reasonably hope to average. Wo therefore have, if wo niy charged $2 for Sale and supposing there Lumper hitpië very aught, which we cannot causin
140 Droen Citrier da sam 181 Stalls at $3 ........ Pil..........**
47
362
50
$ 889 Total.. abas worth $889 per night, which, for five performances, would give 1456, or a
of 3155 less than the estimated cost
of the production.
HUMANDANT CREAJES.
Blacdonald, commanding the Highland Brigade, was dangorously wounded.
rounded.
RETREAT.
Tho Tar Yeux Foxe Cur-Value $200, Presented. Second Pony to receive $50. For China Ponies lnná tide Grißins on dats of entry. Subscription Gritius weight for inches, as pot scale, other Gribne 7 lbs. extra. Provious winners 7 lba extra. Entrance $10, One Mile and a Half.
Me John Teal's
Ting Hann'........
(Mr Grasson), 115 1 Messrs McKie and Goa's 'Strathcona
(Mr Crawford), 11.8 Mr G. H. Potts Pirate Kirg
(Mr Burkill), 11.8 Mr Duxoy's 'Unique Ross'...............
2
Appended are the results of the mecs: The GRAND STAND STAKES; Vales 8200. Second Puuy to receive $50; Third $25. For China Ponies bona fide Grillins on "date of entry. Winners of our race 6 lbs. extra; of two mees 7 lbs. extra; and of three or mote races 9xx extra. Subscription Grilline non-winners allow eds. Entrance 85. Unes Romid.
2
0
Mr G. H. Pou's Desert i
(Mr Burkill, 1 Mr Derick-Hunter's Thunderstorm
(Mr Cumming), 11.1 Mr Buroy's ' Dot Itwa '....................
(Mr Wuilleunier), 10.6 Sir Horace McMahon Lukong
(Mr Walwyn), 11.4 Mr John Peel's 'Kingfishior'
(Mr Gressun),
.11.1 Mr David's Enigma (Mr Moller), 11.10 Messrs Mckic and Gove's 'Strathcona
(Mr Crawford), 11.1 0 Messrs McKie and Govo's..........
Strathdonald' (M: Cor), 11.1 of
A
Mr Togoso's Orange Blossom
Mr Buxey's
(Air Bratton), 11.4 0 China Ros........
(Mr Wuillaumier), 11.60 Mr Dacias Aurom' (Mr Moilar 11.1 0 A god start was effected frith Impalla
"Those hading from Orango Blossom.” two ran locked together to the trek stretch with 'Aurora' following. Impable wis besten sit the kill, an dropped behind in place of Tom Thumb, Orange Blossoms" el into the stright by n length, and geing sily won from Tom Thumb by about
thron lengthe; nulla just securing. third place. Time--2.213.
The PARSER Cue; Presented. Second, Pony to receive S2). For China Punjos, Weight for inches as per scale. Win
zora of eno race at this Meeting 5 lbs.
of extra twu er more races 7 lbs. extra. Uuplaced Ponies allowed. b Iba, Entranon $10. One milo.
(Mr Wuillermiur), 28. 1,
The ponies ware carly on the field | Mr Buxoy's White Rosa' awaiting goofire, and were got away to Mr R. Wildman's Thistle fairly good start. Enigms leading on the Tails. He carried the Beld round the Mr Derick-Hunter's Emerald '2.
ہیں
(Mr Johnson), 10.10 2
(Mr Camming), 11.1 3
back stretch at an easy pace, when Desert King forced the pace and assumed the
Masses McKie and Gore'n Strathfeet lead, followed by Thunderstorm,Dobi Rose' next, They raced home in this ur-Mr David's Black Trinco 3M
der, the tomars being won by about a
(Mr Crawford), 10.12 0
(Mr Willeuior), 11.8 length. Dut Rose being two lengths be Mr Mansfield's 'Ace of Hearts'
hind the second pony, King Fisher, fourth. Tino-2.06). The Unite Con Cor; Prouted. Second Pany to receive half the entrance fees. For Subsmiption Griffins of this season, 1899-1900. Weight for inches as per scale. Previous winnera 7 lbs. uxtra. Penalties necumulative. Entrance $5. One Mile. ing
second,
Our Speair! Telegrans to-day probably buy reference to the light at Paardeberg previously reported. Apperonity, Cronje, driven to bay, has succeeded in preventing The A.D.C. Fave curent expenditure. all through the year, and must keep sume the cspturo of the main body of his army. It balunes in hand to eat it. At the com- was mentioned in telegram during the weeks now morcement of our fistucial year we had d that the Highland Brigado had joined they balance in hand of $920; of this, up to date, we have experol $320 in proper-force that had gone in pursuit of Cronje, only hold the position across the railway place a length ahead of Strathcona,' and Mr Carrnther's Woodpigem ER
Mr G. 11. Potts Storm King'
(Mr Jones), 11.5 0 Mr David's Eigma Me Moller)........
i18.0 The Doily News Rates on good authority. They got away in a bunch, 'Storm that Commandant Cronje is hopelessly surg showing out. After slow going.
they spread out, Struthcoun
Pirata King,
•Unique Boso and Krigata in line behind, and Haou tailing the los As they passed the Mr. Fugoso's "Orange Blossom'......... Stand, Unique Boro' soparated from the
(Mr Wuilleamier), 10.12 tri and wont third Pirate King' follow Me Wheel-Rut's Impahls
Ting Haou showed his muttle in
(Mr Buck). 10.19 ing, the lack stretch, joining Strathcona, and M. F. H. May's Tom Thumb'
(Mr Crawford), 10.13 3 the two locked together outpaced Storm King. A hard race hon ensued, Ting Mr David's Lightfoot................ (Mr Moller), 11.5 Haon being carefully piled into first Pirate King heating his stable con-
(Mr Cruickshank), 10.130 pation. Time-3.42).
Mic Wayfoug's Reserve
(Me Cox), 30.12 The PROFESSIONAL Ctr.-Presented. Sce- Mr Tierve's Majör "
and Pony to receive half the entrance
(Mr Gresson), 11.11 0 fccn. For Chinn Panies. Weight for Mr Derick-Hunter's Rascal inches se per scale. Previous winners at
tica. wages,
charities, &c. Izaving a balance
LATEU
NATAL, General Hart has occupied Colonso, and russing the Tugela River. The
is seen in full retreat, and apparent
of 100. To this st be ackled the pro-ring the Guards Brigade, sader Lord with a wenk rear-guard.
A rapture of the friendly relations befits made in two plays we have already Methuen, to ceny Kimberley and work on the Western staged this seas, which amount to $ild complete thủ thus giving a total of $714 to carry on with for the remaining three months of the frontier. Eager to avenge past loosed, we can understand how the Highland regi- financial year and to cover current expenses
ments had rushed upon the Beer arany, and for the next year.
tween Italy and Turkey is reported to be probable, owing to the refusal of the Tackish Government to surrender Sylvia Gemeli, ao Italiano subject who was placed Ana Purkish officer'a harou. The refusal in based on the allegation that the lady hasat a loss and that, wo haul to look to making that so many sticeen were placed hora de
some profit on it. Our last experience of combat, including General Hector Macdon cubraced Islamism.
Comic Open was when wo staged
Dr G. E. Morrison.
It is thus evident that we could not afford to run the Tooman of the Goned
it is evidence of the severity of the fight
THE WESTERN FRONTTER.
The milway to Kimberley is re-opened, and General Metanon is proceeding thither with re-inforcements.
CAPE COLONY,
A reconnaissanca from Arundel shows the
(Br Coming), 11.5
this Meeting of one race 5 lbs. extra; of Mr Babington's "The Itobber '.. tavo ritus 7 Ths. extra; and of three or
more races 10 Hu, extra. Non-starters
Burkill), 11,8
2
at this Meeting excluded. Entranca Captain Bancroft's Cosk
(Mr Johnson), 11.1 0 8. One ile and Falf,
Sir Hovice Mediation's 'Sartow
(Mr Walayo), 10.12
Clases de Corneville' in 1897. The regiments ramposing the Brigadency to be weak, and it is believed they Mr Buxor's Rose de France
i
Enrauces were given, and the charge for are
Stalls, all through, was $2 The total sau 2nd Battalion Saferth Highlanders.
Dr G. E. Morrison, the Paking corres-ronized was 81258, and had we charged $1st Battalion Highland Light Lufantry. pondent of The Times, arrived in Hong only for Stalls for the Yemen we could kony, yesterday, from Australia, by the not have counted for certain on realizing os N. Y., K. staner Futari Mars. It will much ea this.
elbow.
Apologizing for trespassing on your epaesi
fully,
HILGROVE C NICOLLE, Acting Matlager, Hongkong A.D.C.
THE ETIQUETTE OF CON-
VERSATION.
Do not argue ir appear to actice other people's inaccumeiva in epseet.
To not Interrupt others who speaking,.
2nd Battalion Royal Highlanders, (Black
Watch.)
lundare.
1s: Battalion Argyll and Sutherland High
by listen patiently until they love it. ported to be dangerously wounded, has Remember that the good listener is gener. aily sunte appreciso that the clever talkerfinu record. Starting lifa in huable area
Do not talk of your pirvato ur family stances, he was for sonic yeux a draper's
careful not to do so often.
remarking on the weather. Fron in this
have withdrawp to assist Commandant Cronje's retreat.
HOME DEFENCE
An Army Order invites ex-soldiers to enlist for one year, for hours service. bounty of £12 is offered. '
THE MERCANTILE MARINE.
GERMAN INCREASE.
re-
A
Some facts and Sgures which have been collected by a French statistician as to the
It is certainly a striking fact that the regis
11.1
(Mr Brutton). 11.
0
0
(Mr Wailleurier), 11.3 1 Mr J. H, Lewis' “Rover' ...
(Mr Jon 11.1 Mr Dryasdust's Sinhad (Mr Johnson)..
10.9 2
Impahls' carried the field right round Mr Derick Hunter's 'Charger '.........
(Mr Cumming), 11.3 to the Rock, when whips were applied, unl Mr G. H. Potis' 'Turest King........
•Orange Blossomn cime away and chal (Mr Burkill), 11.4 longed the leader. Orange Blossom took Mr John Peel's 'Corbie' (Mr Gresson),
the outside course in the run hing and wou trout Impable' by two longths, Thimb besting Lightfoot. Time-2.233. Mr Kingston's 'Baniolera'
The Canes Cur, Prosented by J. J. Bel-Irving, Esq. Valua 100 guineas. For Chiva Ponies. consecutively by a Pony or Ponies the bond fide property of the are Owner. First Pony to receive 70 per cent.; Sacond, 20 per cunt.; and Third, 10 per cent. of entrance fees. Toight for inchas As per scale. Entrance (forced) So, but optional to Subscription Grillins of this season, 1899-1900. Oné Mile and Three Quartera.
Charger
Mr David's Strategist
To be won two yea
(Mr Molter), 10:12 -0
(Mr Walwyn), 11.8: (Mr Burkill), 10.13 0
Mr G. H. Potts. Forest King?
Mr Hart-Buck's 'Ditempor
so
(Mr Buck) 19.10 0. Mr Tog's Tiber.....(Mr Jones), 11.9 0
Descapoir les at the start, with Tiber' folowing, and Forest King close up They continued in that order mutil the hil was reached, when Forest King went forward to the leading position, and Désespoir' tailed off. Loe of learts and White Raso moved up quickly passing the Village, and entering the straight bir Baxay's pony had a commanding icad with Ace of Heute in second place. White Rosu's win was secure all the way home, and 'Thistle came away with a fine stride with Emerald and passed the line secopil. Time-2.101.
The PHAETON STaxes; Valio, $250. Se cond Fany in recaivo 70 per cent. of en France fees: Third, 80 per cent. For China Ponies
nica bent fide Griflua on date of outry,Weight for inches as per saulo, Pravions winners at this Meeting 5 Tha extra. Paualtic accumulatre Un placed Pontes allod 5 lbs. Subscrip Lion Grittins of the season, 1809 1900, allowed 7 lbs. Barranco $5. From the Two-mile Post Once Round and inş
'Thunderstorm'
The
Unique Ross'... on marmi Diplomat'
Cosso ION STAKES; A Sweepstaken of each with $150 added. Second Tony La receive $100. For beaten China Ponies at this Meoting. Weight for inches as per scale. Does round
Thistle
•Standard Rose'.......
Chargervist i preparat
The CHAMPION STAKEH; With 8500 added. Far Chins Ponies wingers at shin Moet- ing only. A forced entry, Eutrarco $20; winner two races $30; of three oz mora $50. Weight for inalies as per cele. Ono mile and a quarter.
Pluto... *Sandstorm'
Shannon' Timo-2.484.
The NL DEPEDANDUM STAKES; A Sicela
sinker ut 85 each with 30 added, Best Pony to receive $50; Thirt Pony $20. For beaten Sulmoription 1809-1300. Griffins of this season, Waight for inches ar per scale. Hoff a jullo,
I remembered that he left China for at such length, I remain, Sir, yours faith 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders, Europe, et Cochin-China and India, at the
Although the Highlandero appear to have end of last year. During his stay in Eug-
been in the forefront of the fight, it must
· Corbio' started the field, but Sinbad, land, hamude the aenintance of many
be preamed that the other infantry haita-
Forest King and Charger together 500n established a long load. Passing the Important personages, including members
hons in the porsuing force shared equally
Stand, Sinbad and Charger' were to- and ex-teiubors of the Cabinet, the Pur
in the perils of the day. Further details of
gother with Forest King'or their heels. "Chargez led round to the Village, Rose manent Hnds of Gorcitament Depart
the fighting in the ungo Free State will
de France coming up rapidly, Whips ments, &c. We understand he is going on
be awaited with much interest.
and Sinkad, but Rose de to Takto before returning to Peking. The
General Hector Macadonald, who is re-ply increasing commercial marine of were freely Bourished by the riders of Germany are used by the welter to point ance came on steadily and passed into presence of an itunpartial correspondent is
the contrast butween German enterprise first place in the ran home, winning easily wack needed at Puking at the present tim
and French apathy, but they have an is about four longths, ten length separat. Mr Toegha Sharmin (Mr Jones), 11.4 1 British interests can best be safeguarded
Mr Dryaadusta Sinbad when the British Minister has the reprealaire except ta in materiala, and the assistans in Invernosa, the capital of the which is engaged in maritime conce. The GYMKHANA STAKE; Tan, 18
terest and a significance for every country ing aseond and third. Tino 13.
(Mr Johnson), 10.9 sented by the Gymkhana Committee, add- Do not always begin a convertion by Highlands. He soon tired of the dull
(Mr Moller), 117 3 sentative of The Times, so to speak, at his
ed to a Sweepstakes of 85 each. Fur
Mr G. H. Potts' Pirate King' Subscription Ponies of any season.
(Mr Burkill), 41, 0 country the topic soon becues immotony of this business, and as a private
Winners and provivus non-starters ex- Do nut talk of things which the company joined the Gordon Highlander, with whom tered steam tonnage of a single German
cluded. First Poay to receive 10 per Messrs Mokie and Gore's 'Strathfleet
(Mr Crawford), 10.12 0 cent.; Second, 20 per cent.; Third, 10 sunt cannot be interestul in. By in so be served in the Afghan War in 1879.80 pur-Hamburg-asscode the registered Your hy show parkult a siever and Lo was present at the affair at Kantiga steam touage of the whole of Francs'a
per cent. Weight for inches as per scale. Mr Derick Hunter's Charger morcantile marine. Five years ago this was voted a
(Mr Cusioning, 12.10 superior person, but you will ha
(mentional in despatches), in the engage not; but while the toange of steamships One Mile. bore.
'Captain Bancroft'a Yellow Dwarf'. Do not find Last noodlessly even with the not at Characial or 6th October, 1879 rogistered at Hamburg hay steadily ingress Mr Buxey's 'China Rose'................
(air Walwyn) 10.0.0 weather. The habit of
(Me Wuilleamier), 10.19 † Mr John Peel's 'Corbin' at either (motioned in deutches), will the Mai- of the tonnage of Fauce's steams mercantile people or things in most!
(Mr Gresson) 11.1 of personst de Expedition to the operations round marine has actually decreased: The exact Mr F. H. May's Tom Thumb
figures refer to the year 1818, which is the
(Mr Crawford), 10.6
Mr Dryusiast's Begehnut...
(Me Clox), 30.12 BEEN SAID AROUND THE GLOBE. fects. Somebody, present way have the Cabal ir Desember, 1973, and in the engage- latest for which returns are available. Mr Whool-Rat's "Tinpablz.
in that year had rustered steam
(Mr Buck) 10.12 3 FT has becs desonerated repeatedly in o not talk, Loudly or frase Action die ment at Chattsial én 28th April, 1880; he liamburg it
The starter was difficult to satiafy, but tonnage of 546,138 tour, while France had Mr Milis Kelly's Teras Verde every state in the Union and in many tinigt, voice bas, rest puscar
A clean accompanied Sie: Frederick Roberts in the only 480,000 tons for the same year. The
(Mr Moller), 10.9 othey ultimately, got of with Sharmon leading at a sound pace. Beechnut foreign countries that Charaborlain's Cough Do not, when narrating mipuident, keep fawsus miten to Cabul, and was present at recen: ncquisition by the North German Mr Wayfoong's Heerve Roady is a certain proventive and cure
(Mr Con, 10.12 paired with him and they ran up the hilt It has betonin the universal on saying "You see, You know, ko for croup
about twale. lungths ahead of the field. Scottish Orients Sternship Corporation Dat whisper. If you have a thing to is reconnaissanes of 31st August and at Lloyds Company of the mading tot of the remedy for hat digense. M. V. Fisher of
(Mr Johnson), 11.1 On the downgrade, Shannon drew away Sinbad passed [W. "Vi" only, repents, what he say that the generatorusky wng 1 st hea, the battle of Candia. I was for his appears to have inspired this inquiry, and/Captain Bancroft's 'Cossack Liber
from: by
partner, Becek gut. heen said around the plug when he writes:servo it till you and the person to whom distinguished galmotry at this battle that it is pointed out that Germany is apparent. Sir Horave McMahon's Sartow
(Mr Walwyn 10.12 0
They passed the stand with ly pursuing a carefully thought-out pini
At no influential meeting of Swiss Midonald (then a sergeant) was given his for absorbing the carrying trade of the Far Me A'grander's 'Cocktail”..........
'Sharon leading by saveral lengths, I have used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Tov demire la impartit are none
Tellow scientists huld at Zurich it was decided to Sip leading the rack. commission in Secret Lioutanart. Is m East. The figures relating to Gerasn
(Mr Bratton), 11.4 0
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Nihilism in Russia, Land, Jan, chilist plot has buen discovered in Warsaw und St. Peters burg, and 150 persons have been arrested.
Naval Mobilisation Advocated,
Several English newspaper urge the mobilisation of the British Navy in view of possible dangum from the Continante
War NewRJAY
on a spurt and was sunning urge the Saias prues to remember Great) entrance to the back stretch. Britain's services in the cause of civilisa The following mutire le issued from the led the Afghan Model with three clasps vessels preqing through the Boss Cans are Air Carruther's Wood pigeon
(Me Burkil), 10.13 0 and the Bronze Dicitation, given the certainly eloqaht of the strides which
Fraps closed up, and Sinied soun❘ tion, and to referit from unfomided abuse Germany is making in the Far Eastern Obscrvatory
(ir Camming) 10.18. 0 regained his position following the leader, of Great Britains troope for the food march under Sir F.trades Lu 18 9 the tenoge of the eels Mr. Derick-Hunter'n Rescue has fallen alightly on the Chus past, rien Roberta. On the transfer of the Gordon passing through the Canal under the Corr Maggie's "Tartar (MrJums) 10.12, 0 but Shennon had still sudlejest advant There is an immanise seraqualation of age to canter round in a self-satisfied air stores De Aar, the storage depot for the Lag was 483,000 tons, while in 1898 it a little in the South. Frase reusing tigh Highbinders to South Africa when theyd increased to 1,953,000 tome rart was late in arriving at the pos orge Ching, aqui u slizika depressiun kecm
winging by two lengths. Time 4.00 £1,000,000 £700 “Surlow" waator, to to basituated in the Sea, në dij
of returning to Eng-Hamburg is concerned, 4 root oficial and from a fairly gand sure he took with his tuil going. He rat home matly. Britas forca They represent a faluo of Jan, Laoutorant Colonel Byron, of Took part in the disaster of report by the French Consul Generalfords lead from Impala.
atriking evidence of the prosperity of that get forward but his rider hold him a ho The Lapa Pose Presented For all the Chucenandriller, has led attached. Chim Penos.Weight for inches as pris Loud Roberts staan on extm aide-de- Will in 1881. There a story port . Corexinus in detail the operan secund, Impabla tailing of to: Con-
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