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On the 19th April, at 8, Woosung Read, Shmughai, the wife of Janes TiePIN, «f »
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At Cheugtu, Szechuen, on the Cth Mach. JEANNIE ANS STRATTON REID, of Aberdeen, Scotland, the beloved wife of the Rov! JAM NRAVE, of the American Bildu Society; aged 29 years.
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LOCAL AND GENERAL.
Notes by the Way,
M. L. Flayeile, French Consul at Pakhoi, has gone home on leave.
De Georges Benjamin Clemenceau, the famous French politician, has been elected a Senator.
Bishop Gell, lately retired from the Bishopric of Madras, died at Cooroor, on the Sath ult.
A Chinese newspaper is now published
fin the fith April, at Wuhu, Chine, Rev. in Melbourne. It is styled The Chinese 7. The type was procured from Hong- kong,
CHARLES E. MOLLAND.
-The prlılıqazion of this fine comment d
5.174,
The China Itail.
HONGKONG, MONDAY, ARIL 14, 102.
EDITORIAL COMMENT.
PAME
PROSPECTS.
The special telegram we publi-la to-night contains
welcome news to the ma H. PRICE & CO.,
jority of car readers, A 1. Green + Burelį dust, the Boers in the field have ape
MEMOS. FOR TO-MORROW,
Meeting Mosting of Viteris Clapter
Miscellaneous.
Now on. ---Tendors for the Construction and Supply of a steel Morew Stour Yaetu For the Guvertonen) of the Straite Set
passeher the British Camreader in Chiot with proposals for peers
statue
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
Don't You Forget It.
MONDAY, APRIL 14, 1902.
TELEGRAMS.
LOCAL AND GENERAL,
Billiards.
A variety concert in St. Patrick's Club
Playing Mr F. E. Clark in the Shang- in advertised to take place on Wednesday hai Club, Mr John Roberts, the biliardict, evening. The talented troupe 4 H.M.H.win by 1600 to 4417, although conceding a Gram is to provide the my on the start of 700 priors. Conceding six halls, occasion.
he atas defeated Me Clack at pyramide. The Coronation Contingent.
Volunteer Commandantship.
A notification appears in the Gurufe to the effect that Captain C. 6. Pri ard, R.G.A.. less frea appsinted Commdant of the Hongkong Voluideor Dorps with the local rank of Mejor, with seniority to any allicer of that rank in tine Corps.
Opening of Kowloon School.
Kowloon School for European children
On Saturday evening, intimations were pastel by Captain Pritchard, Contaondant, to upwards of forty of those members of the Hongkong Volunteer Corps who had volunteered to attend the Coronation cere mony of London, in June, to the offer that they had been accepted pending cer min conditions being complied with, one of which in the depositing of £10 with the
Mr Frampton, an Associate of the
is to be opened on Saturday next at 4 p.m. | steer in command, as money to be re Royd Academy, who executed the Victoria by His Excellency the Officer Administer turned to tho men as they require it while
for Calcutta, has been olested aing the Government. Invitations for the in London. Royal Academician.
function have been issend by Mr Ho Tong. the quer of the school to the Government. Resumption of Land
Memorials of Re-entry by the Crown upon Inland Lot Nc. 385 and Kowloon In-
land Lots Noa. 607 and 698 have been re- gistered uzeording to law.
It is notifel that Lote No. 1, 2, 3 and
19 in Denezcation District No. 7, Lota No. Mal, 2403 2464, 246) and 246
- Mr Gì. T. Moule, who has been acting in Demarcation District No. 9 net as Commissioner of Customs at Pakhoi, Sintautok, in the Now Territories, the has been relieved by Me W. Noyes-More-ownership of which has not been Seterwiu.
Performance at Kowloon Institute..
(*CHINA MAJL RPECIAL SERVICE. J
PEACE PROSPECTS.
THE BOERS MAKE PROPOSALS.
BRITISH CABINET IN CONFERENCE.
Mr Chamberlain Interviews The
King.
(Fram Que Geu Correspondent. } TONDON, April 13, 11,59 P.M. The Boer Delegates, consist-
On Thumlay eroning, the Pand of the Royal Welch Fusiliers, under My J. iting of Messrs Schalk-Burger Moir, the able conducter, is to giro & cuu-and Meyer and Commandant- cart, at the Kowloon Institute, the proceeds of which are to go towards the expense General Botla (representing the kindly consented to eat, and an admir- repairing the building. Some ladies have late South African Republic.
ble programme is to be presented. Comie Government), und ex-President
Bongs and exhibitions of club drill tro to to
house, and goes to Santuan near Prochow.ed by the Land Cart, are resumed by the included, and a full house ought to be PR and Commandants De
na Acting Commissioner,
Chief dustice at IF, B. M. Supreme Court Me F. §. 3. Boarre will be Acting
at Shanghai, and Mr. H. F. King Acting Assistant Judge daring the absence on Lena of Mr H. S. Wilkinson, the Chief
Bar though the terms of their
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witely with- hell from the public, it is evident that Justice. definitive proposals for stopping hosti- lities Torvo ten submitted to Lord! Kirchear, and, by him, communiented to the deeretary of Sue for the Col- thors per lealurig andelivered after this, to be, in fur, submitted by him to his colleagues in the Cabinet and to His Majesty the King. It is somewhat
desuits, convives at the Culonial Seeretszy's (Rhen, Singapore
Choods pot sa att Fleared at Srisu
to this date fathjeet to rent.
Gorenament fork publie purpose.
Going on Leave.
Attractori. Tickets Si ecch, ner be uh Wet and Delarey (representing
uined at the Instirare, Mosses Laue, Cr
It is notified in the feelfe that is ford and Co.'s, and the Queen's Hotal
Another Queen's Road Blaze.
Excellancy the Officer Administering the Government has bean pleased to grant Rave of absence to Mr Thomas Skinner surveyor of unlicensed tushjes, for a period of twelve months from the 25th of
The Jubiice statue of Her late Majesty April. Mr Archibald Ritchie has been Queen Victoria, executed by Me Wade, the appointed to bili the attice during Mr Skin- famous London sculptor, arrived at Coloto-nere absence. Mr Skinner has also been be on the 26th ult. by the F.&O. Somali, granted leave as Liontediant in D Infan The statue, which is a life-size cue, weighs try Company of the Hongkong Voluntant twalve Legs,
the late Orange Free State Government), who were in con- worked and anticr-pail fire brigade was
This morning, at four o'clock, the hard-ference at Klerksdorp, have again summoned to duty by the clanging of arrived at Pretoria, where they Central District. It was found that iteres submitted certain proposals for the fire hell it insting an outbreak in the
No. 23, Queen's Road Central, near the were issuing from the medicine shop at peace to the British Commander- - some of the last outbreak. Mr Binckio and in-Chief Lord Kitchener.
These proposals were at once On the serival Shanglini of the Engineer Company, Hongkong Volunteer were quickly contenting with the senflagra-cotumunicated to the British Clams per Hdak Mace leured curious that the first overtures should | G. N. 8. Ninygos from Canton on the Jorb / Corps, has been granted leave of absence tion. The abop and dwelling-boues above
inst., it was reported that a nativo bad died for twelve nmths from 1st May neat. during the voyage and had been burient at sex cutside the lower lisaita, As there was A Yunnan correspondent writes to the possibility that the man died from ellers, 2-6. Ikily News 5-The French ure estab- the steamer was quantined
lishing Post Offices between Yunnanfu and Chungking. Can such offices be establish ed outside of Treaty Ports? What be-
Blade subject to rent. Gormās paz Biarnien undelivered alle vlás
date kabinet to rotal.
after this date sulgert to ment
General Memoranda.
WADKISDAY, Apr 16 :
30 m Meting Belke
THERSDAY, April 47
have fren munde by the Transenalers, who precipitated hostilities, and that sp anch should depend upon the roguies Preventee ehre of the Strange Free Stalers to jui in theproaches made to The iginal quarrel was between Great Britain and the Tmns- vaal oligarchy.
The Orange Free State, which had 10 seuse for meddling elvetel
cast
: Auction of Rugs, ko, at Mr Lord Kitchener
Lammert's Sales Russ
Famay, April 18:-
Goals per Cataumunlad not chewed at 4
pyne on the slide waleet to rent, SaraDay, Apr. 19
237 pm. Auction of Jewelry, at Hr
G. 1 Lommert's Sales Roamus. Musas. April 21:→
Neon Meeting of Shareholders of the
China Steamship Co. of Couton and! Hongkong at the Company's Office.
in its lot
The Vestal's' Losa.
No requer is to hand at the Central Police Station of the finding of any of the bodies of the two sailors and the marine, with belonging to H. M. S. Penal, lost in the thec Transvaal, เม has actually Harbour, on Friday night, by the capsizing Sullered 12 Juring the wear of a ship'e boat, which was returning to the than the latter. for after the wake of ship with them.. invasion in Natal and Cape Colony had bromsterpravd and driven back hostilities.
for a considemble period, have centred
The Plague Doctors.
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The special plague doctors appointed
by the Sanitary Board arrived in Hongkong
Corps.
Festeman J. W. Graham, E'
French Pushfulness.
comes of the Chinese Imperiat Post if this
Mr Macdonald turned out and directed operations, and copious streams of water
were completely gutted, but the firemen Government, but have not been were successful in saving adjoining proper divulged to the public..
ty
Insuranco had been effected with the Commercial Union Fire Insurance Company to the extent of $6,000,
Hydrographical Notices.
anda, which should be noted by marine
The following bydrographical memo be allowed! Referring to the Chiness In-appears la the faranumcy! Gazelle over the portal Fost, it is simply a disgrace the way letters are sent to Chaotung. In the old days, when native Longs alone were used,
The Cabinet Ministers were
at once summoned, on the receipt
lain, the Colonial Secretary, on of the message by Mr Chamber-
signature of Vice-Admiral SirCyprian A. G. Saturday night, and the Cabinet Bridge, viz:-Dinding Island.--The super- intendent's heas and flagstaff bave been again met on Sunday to consider we were far better served. Now cur tot
removed. The fixed white light on landing the Bour proposals, tura aro ruoat jeregular, nis fully slow, slower
place is discontinued. moy.-Tiuusigual even than coolies carrying heavy burdens.
Labuan.-Shon water. unreliable. Wa never know when a mail is due. Let fathoms
Pelong Rocks N. 86 E. Ket for all parts of the Empire sout Island S. 31 W., depth gandumily increasing meetings has not been made
on N. 1 W. court to 10 fathus line on ghart near which & fathoms were obtained.
public but Mi Chamberlain
mistake in a most oxaspouting way. Thun the lettere are often handed to the carriers
The outcome of these Cabinet
[in the *mage From State, where Defran Japan by the Rhinono Mary Thuy Wer and Belarry have won many minor are eight in number and are all Japaneru, victories, patitted te liritish divisional The Board was able to procurs Eurasian tied up with string only. No outer eser fathome, Gront Rusukaa N. 73 was received in audience to-day doctors in Indis, and the proposal of the ing, no bags, nu protection whatever, Palong Rocks S. 45 E. depth on S. 83 E.. Chinese mealers of the Board to engage | except such as the carriers chose to pro- course for 44 miles varying from G to si by King Edward, to whom the Japanuse looters was acted upon.
vile themselves. The old days were better fathoms Borneo 8.C.- fathuis patch, proposals were submitted.
Eat. 4:15 S. Lang 315-45 E. Cape Selatan. Sarawak River. --Muratabes Bea-
commavait excond repeatedly reaped cap. Puns in a way Pat has even called forth The miniration of the British public, I'til the proposals of the Boer delegates spe made partie, it is useless to discuss
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Wedding at Shanghai..
depot and wharf to S.W. of Tece Point con is not visible fac esward. The coal THE MURDER AT SINGAPORE.
Corresponding Communitie. The Cnit has been witnessed in Shangiui tak place have been burnt down. No fort exists on as sjovely as purvoille til give it the | mm, Vice-Chairman, Bor. J. J. Beli-1ry vesterday after a the Church of StRiser. A fixal write light visible 10 miles
opportunity of récuzwending from the ing, and Me B. U. Wilcox, loves entailed by the war it
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The M.-C. Daily News of the thirst, reports:~One of the prettiest weddings that
S. bank of river. Samar W. C.-Calbayog Joseph, in the French Concession, wher
is exhibited frou a tower 55 feet high on Mis Wehrung, the daughter of Me Charles the S.E. point of the entrance to the
R. Weftrung, the co-manager of the Russ Chinese Brok, was tried to Mr Robert ziven The Harbour Muster of Macae re Inglis, of AFesses Furfline, Matheson and Co.ports that the mooring of the Pudra da
FOUR ARRESTS.
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SING WORK, April is, 2 p.. Four man have ten azrested in ex naction with the murder of Mr Rutherford,
been identified as belonging to the burglar
Losos, 11th April, 1962.
The late Mr Conil Rhodes bas ban interred on the summit of a kopje in the Matoppo Hills, Matabelelaml, in the pres cnce of 1,000 whites and 2,000 motives. There was a simple and touching wen
SOUTH AFRICA.
not be tea DUNYOUR. So fer as they albeer the men in the fish, surrender Differential Duties' on Paper. wilt probably be unconditional, but in
At the last Committee meeting of the The ceremony was performaì by Père R. Areca Buvy has parted and the bay taken the late manager of the Tanjong Pagar all likelihood there will be proposals for Hongkong Chamber of Commerce, the
bort in the presence of a large amber of/ to his ;tice. Notification will he publisi Dock Company. Two of the men have friends, relations, and wall-wishers. Tho of its replacement. ¦ repatriation, une assistance foretary reati a letter from the Tai Shingervice was fully choral, Gounod's Hosanna Hongkong and the Coronation.
restocking and rebufading farms, and Paper Manufacturing Co., 13., complaining
that their products are placed at a dislaving been chosen for the occasion, which It is likely that uiter all there will be aug that entered the house. ibe representation of the Dutch element advantage with these zunde at Shanghai, was given by the chair in excellent styte,celebration of the earoration in Hengbong in whatever Constitutional Assemblies being elarged a higher duty. It was decid- the tener and bus dua haing rendered by befitting the becasion and the importance
(REUTER'S SERVIX] may be caller into existence. While ed emmoniette with the Shanghai Per Louail and Mr Kolly respectively. Asa of the Colony. The arrangements made THE LATE MR CECIL RHODES. Great Britain is prepares, to continue Chamber with a view to ascertain whether special compliment to the bridegroom. Père by the British communities of Shanghai nad bostilities till the gueril, iuds are any and what ground exists for the ingasi. Raisert delivered his address in English. Singapore acs, according to acchanges, al, dispersed, then will doubtlean be a tion of the alleged differential duties on The porch, tisle and chancel of the church ready well advanced, while Hongkong has feeling of satisfaction that peact is
jasper manulutsted here and in Shanghai.wer most tastefully decorated with Howers, still got a beginning to unke. There is, brought within mesurable distance. It The Russian Circus. gives hope for permanere pency that
palins, and feathery lambou, and thengh however, no reason to doubt that the his heavy rain had fallen arlier in the after-torical event will be the occasion of as Haroufski's Russian Cirens arrived in no, the sun shone out gloriously as the much public rejoicing in Hongkong. in rooufal. advances have at last been made by the the Colony on Friday by the S. S. Portatiune fixed for the ceremony approached. proportion Its alse, Anywhere from Manila, where they seem to have had The bride, who was dintily dressed in a else in His Majesty's domein. His Ex- a very succussful season. The rough pas beautiful Parisian gown of plain white cellency the Ofica: Administering the зage up has had such a bad effect on the satin, trimmed with chiffon, was attended Government has been pleased to appoint
The Peace Prospect. Prince Komatsu, who has been cylered horses, of which the Corupany possesses 46. by Milos. Brunat and Arranger, as brides- the following large and representative
The Honourable St. John Brodies, by the Emperor to proceed to England to that the rangement has beca compelled mids, hoth of whom looked charming. Cornmittee for the purpose of considering Secretary of State for Wat, states that the- be present at the coronation of King Ed.
to postpone the opening of the circus. ward, has decided to leave Tagan on the
The bride was given away by her father, and making strangements for the steps Government has not evceived auf Boer There is a company of about ninety all told, and Mr W. J. Gresson neted as best niam.to be taken in this Colony to celebrate terms for the conclusion of peace, and, 19th inst. The war-ships ordered to Eng-aud, in order to fill in the time, the City After the service, which was fully choral, the Coronation of their Majesties the farther, he is unalia to say whether Lord land to be at the naval demonstration at fall has been taken for a short season, the newly-wedded couple walked down the King and Queer in Jane, vi: His Kitchener is authorized to offer ternus Spithead were to leave Yokosuka at noon when a vaudeville performance will be aisle to the strains of the Welding March. Honour Chief Justics Goodman, Chairman; other than for an unconditional surrender One of the leading features of After the ceremony at St. Joseph's, Mr Hon. J. H. Stewart Lekhart, C.M.G., of the whole Ever forces. In any case; Baroufaki's show are the pantomiure and and Mrs. Wehrung held a reception at their (Colonial Secretary), W. Chathani (Director there will be ne arsaistice, ballet, performances and a change of pro- residence, 4 Peking Road, which was of Public Works), R. Murray Runkey gramme will be submitted every night. crowder with the friends of the bride und(Harbour Master), T. H., Whitehend, The season opens on Tuesday, when some bridegroom. The display of wedding pres Dr Ho Kui, Wei A. Vak, Messis F twenty young ladies in the ballet, the sents was magnificont, and included many J. Baiteley (Aaring Unptain Superintendent' strong man and woman, the nueicut clowns, articles that were exquisite works of art, of Police), C. Ford Superintendent of the eccentric clown, the ind and head and were ine too numerous and bewildering Botanical and afforestation Deparwant), 7, balancers, the king of the horizontal bar, in charming variety to permit of any de- Barton, D. E. Beowu, W. Danby, Y. H. the trapeze artistes; flying Nellie Jordan, tailed specification. Among the gifts were Deacon, C. W. Dickson, W. R. Dixon, the Amorlesu juggler and others will en an artistic Japanese silver tenset that had Fang Wa Cu, F. A. Hewett, Ha Tung, deavour to move the patrons of the show to a been presented by the employes of Mesars B. Layton, H. N. Medy, D. M. Moses, È. aetse of appreciation. Book at Robinson's. Jardine, Matheson & Co. at Shanghai and Osborne, W. Poate, A. J. Raymond, C. S. outports, nad a handsome silver bowl and Sharp. E. Shewan, A. H. Skelton, A. stand presented by the colleagues of Mr Turner, and R. C. Wilcox. Inglis on the Municipal Council. The apTO GET RID OF A TROUBLESOME mitted to the British.
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Africa LONDON, 12th April, 1942.
In uldicion to one thousand Guawls, the following druits will Login leaving for South Africa next week --7,000 Infantry, 1,900 Artillery, 7,000 Yeomanry, and 5,000 - Colonials,
The Peace Negotiations.
It is understood that the Boer coufer- ences at Klerksdorp continue, but up to the present no proposals have been sulm
Knight Companion."
The work of recovering the cargo of the wrecked. Knight Companion is now pro- eceding off Bosha, Up to the 27th ult,
ST wosks it in warm water to soften it, then pare it duwi as closely as pos eible without drawing the blood, and apply The Chamberbie's Pain Balm wico daily; rab bing vigorously for five minutes at each application. A core plaster should worn for a few days, to protect it from the shoe.
As a general liniment for spius, bruices, laucous and rheumatisms. Pai 8000 bags of American four were recover Baim is unequaled. For sale by Alled, of which 30,000 bags have nerived at Dealere WATEENS Ltd. General. Agate. Yokohama.
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