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ConE OF SIGNATS IN USE AT VICTORIA PEAE. 14 tou breech-loading gun which took place MAP OF THE FAR EAST.
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A two-storeyed house in a lane near the Man On Jusurunco Office fell in on Wednesday night There were about fourteen persons in the bones at the times but, luckily, all escaped any serious injury. The accident to the house was pream ably due to the recent hoavy stormi.
Gozitie.
aud Mrs. Sekiguchi.
ul tho Kiangnan Arsonal on the 18th ultimo,;
rather destructive fire is reported by the Fooahow Echo to have happened at Paling on the 11th April in which, boatdes many other houses, throë te manufactories were destroyed. Fortunately the picking of the new leaf had not yet commenced.
The CHAMPION SWEEPSTAKES, a forood entry wideration and I now more that instead of sub | daughter or his logitimata wile. About a month for and open only to winners at this Meeting seotion 1 the following sub-section ba inserted, afterwards small presents were exchanged and optional for the winners of the Consolation Any person who takes any part-in bringing deonments were also mont. My daughter's ho Cup and the Roadsters' Plate not exceeding into or taking away from the Colony any woman hand was horn near Hongkong. 14 heade 3 inches In hoight; weight for inches or girl for the purpose of prostitution, by force, as por scale; satrance, Fis. 10; winners of two intimidation, or frand, with intent to all, pledge, Races, TR 15 extra; of more than two Rae, or let for hire such woman or girl shall be Tis. 40 extra. Ons mile and a Quarter, guilty of a misdemeanour" ko. Mr. Sassoou's Zephyz oknomy.
HONGKONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL meeting of the Legislativo Council was hold yesterday. There were present:
His EXCELLENCE THE-GOVERNOR, SIX WILLIAN DES VEUX, K.C.M.G.
The COLONIAL SECRETARY conded. Carriei.
The father of the plaintiff having been called, the case for the plaintiff closed.
His Lordship aid there was a doubt as to feet in the case, that was an regards the question of domicile, and be thought it would be better if matters ware placed in the hands of the oflvia) Section 2, which states that the sale or paradisisitor. If the question of domicile had chase of a wodian or girl is a misdemeanour, was boot established, the plaintiff as kitfat might amended by the insertion of the words" pledges have some rights over the other wives, but it or lets out for hire" after the words "olla or this question were not established, then there would be grave doubt as to whether this mar purchases!
Hi EXCELLENCY said the ways of these offon-ringe would be vald according to British law. ders wars infinite and they were obliged to be The letters of administration were not always continually Katting some means to prevent the granted to the person who had the most right. He thought that if the plaintiff got the consent Hon. F. ERWART, LL.D., Colonial Secretary provisions of the Ordinance being evaded.
On Section 5, which provides that any person of the surviving members of the husband's family Hou: A, J. LEACH, Acting Attorney-General. Hon. H. E. WODEHOUSE, CM., Asting who procures or attempts to procure any girl she might be entrusted with the administration of the ostate. He did not think, however, that under 12 years of age, to have, either within or Colonial Treasurer.
Hon. N. MITCHELL-INTES, Acting Re-without the polony, carnal connection with any if be granted letters of aduisistration to the plaintiff it would be according to English law. other person, gistrar Genorul.
The ACTING ATTORNEY-GENERAL moved to He thought upon the whole it would be better if enbstitute 15 years" for "1 years" and to he made za erder putting the matter in the bands insert the word "licit" before the words of the official administrator, who in that capacity
carnal connection."
could pay all debts and liabilities. If Mr. Robinson was willing to accept that proposition he thought he could me his way to deciding the case.
Hon. WONG SHING. Hon. C. P. CHATER. Hon. J. J. KEBWICK.
Mr. A. SETH, Clerk of Counsite
MINUTES.
The minutes of the fast meeting wer" read and confirmed.
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THE FIRE BRIGANK HIS EXCELLENCY-I was reminded a few
H EXCELLENOT said that hon. members would remember why 32 years was inserted, but on further consideration he thought the reasons against the somewhat higher age were met by the insertion of the word "illicit" bafore the words "carmni connection.”
ten was Indled to the mould. I should have comtannity who hars taken part in
They hare, I am informed, age of six and sixteen is training much giel as
this
Mr. Robaison exprosed himself willing to accept His Lordabip's proposition Unt-asked that. an official recerer should be appointed.
CORRESPONDENCE.
by our expressed Correspondenta,]
SUNDAY LABOUR IN HONGKONG. TO THE EDITOR OF THE "DAILT PREOK." SIE-I bad, the honour to present to is
merchant shipping community and from certain residents ashore connected with the slipping. requesting that the Government would take in- to consideration the question whether restric tions could not be placed upon the excessive- Soday labour on board ship in this harbour.
Another position was alas presented with the same object and signed by other residents of The reply of His Excellency has reap pub- lished. He states in song asian that it is quite reply" and he says I will not therefors keep my mind closed and am still willing to bear the jewe of those who have opinions to the contrary,"
It therefors now rests with those who desiro
From the padre papers, wo (Japan Goretto) learn that there is a proposal to encourage The chief A Government notification on our front page Japanere emigration to Mexico. announces that Artillery practice will take place mover in the project is a Mr. Tokai Etsura who. from the Ey-co-min Redoubt to-day at 4p. m.stccording to a sketel in the Nicks Nichi Bhim- A. S. W. & Co. beg to call attention to their The firing will be in a direction Iring half ban, must have seen as much of the world as most Japanese gentleman. He was born in NEW PATENT DRYING BOTTLES, which bayaway between Cape Collinson and Slope Island,
Tokyo. In the 4th your of Hejji, when he was hos erpacially designed by and misuufotured The Hongkong. Canton, & Macao Steamboat 9years of age, he accompanied a Catholic mission
Company annonces exarsina to Macao ary from Yekabama E Nagasaki. After study- on Sunday nort The steamboat Honam willing with the missionary two years of the latter leave here for Momo at V a.m., and the Kiukiang place ho sailed with him to Malaces, where he will make the return trip, leaving Mooso at ntered a religious seademy. After two years' study in that institution he visited Spain, re- mained in one of the Universition of that soun- The Agents (Messrs. Adamson, Bell & Co) try for five years, graduated, and received a inform us that the Canadian Pacific steamer ductor's degree. At the end of the lith Parthia, from Vancouver with the Canadian year of Meiji, he was appointed one of the ail of the 16th April,bas arrived at Yokohama,honorary Councillors of the Italian University. and leaves that port to-day for Kobe, Nagasaki, a position which he retained for five years. In Shanghai, and Hongkong.
the 17th year he was alectod a Coopeilinx of one of the French Courts, similar to the Japanese Kotokein, and was connected with a mercantile firm in Lyons for rome time. At the end of this period he made a tour round the world, returned to Spaia, became a subject of that country, and took tuta biself a wife who has since dled in
His Lordship said he would do so if it was Section 17. which deals with the investigation Bazony Ho afterwards travelled all over the The O. & O. steamer Gaelic, which left here United States and, in the 20th year of Meiji, minutes ago of an occurrenda which has just of cases by the Registrar General and requires cossary, but had not the official administrator.
Mr. Robinson said he was not certain an the on the 9th and Yokohama on the 17th April, arrived in Tokohama, from whenee he proceed taken place which will be memorable as one to that the Registrar-Goueral shall associate him power to collect debts due.
point. arrived at San Francison on Wednesday after ad to Nagasaki overland, and also travalled he regretted by the people of Hongkong. self with two justions of the panca for the par- splendid run from the latter port of 33 days and through China and Cores and racious southern Though I should have liked to havo refer puses of the enquiry,
The ACTING ATTORNKY-GENERAL moved to-His-Lordship-id-ho-thought-Mr. Robinson 18 hours, much the fastest passage on record. (islands. Last year he went through Hokkaido, ted to the matter in more formal mazzer ho Gaelic had a large number of passengers returned to Americ, and after visiting the Pre-I think it better to do so this informally send a follows, If the castolian ebay the find prove his me to this extent: The de- from this port.
sident of the Mexican Republie came back to rather than lot a day poes over without wmmons, the Registrar-Cremoral shall proceed fendant had crocival letters of 'administration his native land. It would be diffoult to surpass expressing the tharks of the Government to enquire into the circumstances of the case as the lawful wifs of deconsent. He thought Mr.. of the colony for services now about to be and hear and examine on oath any person cap-Robinson had shown that was not the case. The The four persons who were concerned in the this record of rambling.
Inst. Ten ars perhaps aware the Volunteer ble of giving evidence in respect thereof, pro-defendant had bad notice of trial but did not selling of woman from Yumat for th
The Ot corrompondent of the Hyogo Note Fire Brigade which has so long dons get ser vided that he shall autosials hitaself with two appear Mr. Robinson had shown that the pre.. parposes of prostitution were again before Mr. Wodehouse, at the Polion Court, yesterday.writes:-Becently I had an opportunity of seeing vice to Hongkong has come to an end. The or more justices of the popos or sach other persent plaintiff was really the first and lawful wife His Worship expressed himself as not being how iraportant an ocation the casting of a Hongkong Fire Insurance Company and the sans as may from time to time bo designated by according to Chinose custom and had shown that. ntialed as to the truth of the woman's story Beddhist idol is. For some days previous to the China Fire Insurance Company Bava for many to Guvernor if requested to do so by the custo- the presions preaut was moda on an untrue re and dismissed the case.
casting preparations had been going on. A large years past maintained this Brigade at a very dian, who shall be informed of his right thereto. presentation. That being so his case bad eno- air tank was formed of lath and plaster, having beavy expens, I believe over 87,00 a year, and Provided always that if the immediato urgency eded and he was entitled to get the letters of Now was received yesterday from Canton of at its upper part a wooden framework about it is nearly to be wondered at, when they find of the case on require the sgistrar-Gonoral administration already granted set aside, and the suicide of Mr. Janice Leslie, sound engineer nine inches deep to are a wooden lid or cover, 10 asiatande comes to them from others way himself prorood with such acquiry alone."order would be made to that effect. Then for of the steamer Hoaan. Mr. Leslie came off watch so tightly fitted as to be almost air-tight around equally interested in suppressing fices, and Ho mil it had been represented to bim the promout he his lordship thought it would be about sight 'o'clook on Wednesday evening, its någan.
This Lid was apported underneath, when they find the severs competition of by the Acting Registrar General that in better to place the administration in the hands caso it would be extremely diffi- of the offatal administrator and be would make while the steaner was on her way to Canton, at the contre, les plank on which children others who do not contribute is reducing any and having gone to his cabin, locked himself in play 100-60w. About a foot from ach and of in the direction of the point of anremuneration calt to get the attendance of two justices of the necessary order. He would also appoint a and cut his throat from ear to ear.
the Ed, bolos, nine inolies square, ware cut, the rates which they obtain for insurance--I say the pose and, therefore the Registrar General receiver sf Mr. Rubinou would submit any per At about half past one on the morning of the under oach of which thick paper tongues were it is not to be wordered at that they should come might be allowed to make the enquiry alone son to him-Chinese if the oirnnmstances showed 22nd April a fire broke out at the residence of 25 füstoned as to work like the valve of to the determination that they can no longer in the first instance, and associate bimself with that such an appointment would be satisfactory
on ordinary hallows. The bare arrange mappert this body from their own finda; in fact two justices of the pence only when at the reotherwise an Eureporn. In the progrena zinde by Chinn ba of a du- Mr. W. N. Wright, No. 205, Ushijima Bluff, ment, in fact, was for providing the blast. to my mind the wonder in that they should have quest of the custodian.
The COLONIAL SECRETARY seconded and the Yokohama,The fire rapidly spread from the Douglas S.S. Co. Scottish Oriental S. S. Co. bious description generally, more especially room in which it originated and in the course of And the hip, worked by two men who done so so long. That they have done so, and China Mar, S. N. Co. fiscellaneous Coast Str. in the linen her best friends most wish to see half an hour completely destrcyód the building an alternately from side to sido, filed the air that they should bare thus been the means of clause as amended was carried.
charbor and forced air through a quaintly rendering such good service to the commanity In Section 21, which permits the Registrar The LIST OF RESIDENTS now contains her advance, in one direction at least there Dr. Wright way about in the country-Japan decorated air passage to an apright ciranlar is deserving of our sincere thanks. Having General, after making the enquiry, abould be he the names of OVOK.
Barber kiln a short distance away. In the kiln thanked them I need hardly say a mach warmer satisfied that any woman or girlhas been brought FOURTEEN THOUSAND AND SIX HUNDRED in no uncertainty: zhe in learning steadily
According to x talogram published in the Kobe was the retort from which the metal wheu mol- meer of thanks in das to those members of the into the colony for the purpose of prostitution, [We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinion FOREIGNERS
work or that the castodian of any girl between the arranged under une Alphabet in the strictesthe art of war and how to make a deadly Fashin Nippo, a railway accident, accompanied order, the initials as well as the surnames weapons. If fresh proof of this were needed unfortunately with fatal resulte, conrred on the stated that the air chamber was strengthened of this Brigade. boing alphabeticnl.
and it is hardis required by those who 11th April on the section of the Tokaido railway on its onder sites by small stones, earth, &c, speaking generally, been drawn from the prostitute, to make an order for the proper
They mustody of such girl,
The ACTING ATTORNEY-GENERAL moved to The MAPS and PLANS have been mostly have watched the formation of the different between Abskawa and Marika. Two trains, it dumped around it. The whole arrangement was lower of the youth of Hongkong.
seers, came into collision; wovon persons were m priuitive and withal so effective that I sap-have given up their time largely to re-ugraved in a superior style and brought up Arsenale in the Chinesa empire-it was con- killed and eight injured, among the latter boing poso tile fioulty has been experienced in daty, time, alten too scanty, which they had eliminate the provise at the end of the olause former times in the casting of moderate-sized at their disposal for recreation. They are permitting the custodian to decline the enquiry FLAGS OF MERCANTILE HOUSES IN CHIFA,incingly afforded at the official trial of the Mr. Sekirachi, Governer of Shidzuoka Kebelts, &c. The improvised foundry was near the made themselves remarkable by the alacrity of the Registrar-General and to have the in- Excellouoy the Governor politions from the
Bow Kyerakate Hotal, and, aa dne notice of the and activity with which they have always obeyed yestigation made by a Magistrate.
The COLONIAL SECRETARY Becunded and the The San Francisco Chronicle of the 20th casting had been given in the novepipers, the call of duty, by the courage and skill they an account of which has already appeared inaltime says that the City of Peking, which sailed grodly consourse of sightseers had assembled. have shown in action, and by the Breedingly amended class was passed.
Saveral other less important amendments were that day for China and Japan, had on board fifty Flegs were streaming from every available point good results which have been obtained from their car columns. The trial was most complete tons of flour for the suffering Chiness. Sporry near, and the casting, which proved a complete work, not only directly, but indirectly by the exn made in the remaining olaisee of the Ordinance. His EXCELLENCY sail that he should not lation they have caused in the Government Brigade. &C. of Stockton, send the flour to the victims success was preceded by a religious ceremony When it is remembered that their duty involved close the Committee that day. The clanses would ly successful, and excellent practice made at the famizo. The Sea Joaquin Improvement condgoted by priests in fall canonica's a target about 300 metres distance. It was Company transported the donation to the city.
very serious risk of life and liab, na-exemplified-now-be reprinted, and an many of the amend certainly an instructive exbibition to the nufren George H. Race of the Pacific Mail Com. An earthquake of s miestasal character was in the recent accidents to Mr. Ross and Mr.ments made were too important to be passed at PLAN OF TOWN AND ENVIRONS OF SINGAPORE.merous foreign witnesses, and its lesson will make no sharge for freightage to recorded at 2h. 07. 1 p.m. on the 18th Dipple, and when we know their services were not such short notice he should leave the Bill in
Shanghai, maid there it will be distributed by the should not be lost upon the Western world. Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation/prl in the Seismological Glaervatory of the only voluntary but entirely gratuitous I need Committeo and thus give an opportunity for any possible that his "argumenta ay be open to
support of the oplaien hare member to refer back to any olause if ao desired. Imperial University, Hongo, Tokyo. The pacuy more The Tantai. of Shanghai and his colleague free to the infferers.
larity, says the Japan Mait, les net in ila sio-formol, and in which I am sure hon. Members the Director of the Arsenal proved them- A prize zasting of the Hongkong Volunteers lence, but in the extreme alowness of the oscilla of Council and members of the community g A full Chronology of remarkable events since elves excellent boat, dispensing hospitality will be held on Sunday morning, when the fal- tione. The beginning of the shock had all the rally will agree with me, that they deserve the
the advent of foreigners to China and Japan. with geniality and liberality which served lowing prizes will be competed for:-Crp, ralus characteristics of the ordinary artbquake, but sinoure and hearty thanks of the community on Monday nort if hon. members can manage the abolition of unnecessary Sunday labour
$35, kindly presented by Mfr. E. R. Boliles, for gradually the motion augmented antil at a cor-
of work that otherwise I fear even with a nxsed. The advocates of the wovement pro- cement the friendly feeling which exists the Champics Shot of the Corps (no handicap) tain stage of the quake it reached 17 mm bataire when the number of fires has become Ises it. We have such a considerable accumulation to atate their answers to the objections rait- the ground swayed so geatly that tho house What the cause of that may be it is unnecessary sore of the innocents" we shall hardly dispose of pose barbour regulation to deal with Sur- between them and the foreign residents at SixRange Prises (handicap). 2. at 200 yards, did not vibrate viably nor were our sense now to inquire; it way he in some measure it before the season becomes too hot for legista day labour in a similar aner as the Caslom
2 at 460 yards, 2 at 500 yards; presented by alive to it. Shanghai. Nor can we doubt that these Chi-Messrs. Fowell & Co, Wong Hing Lane,
It took from 4 seconds to 7-se- due to the Ordinance recently passed; it may ention. I should like therefore to meet en blou-House desis with it, eg in Bombay, viz., by in- Beales of Commissions and Charges adopted by aees officials were genuinely desirous of pro- Crawford & Co, Kelly & Walab, Watson & Co couds to complete one forth and back motion the other hand, be scoidental We hope, Low-day, whan measure will be introduced with ficting a penalty equivalent to a day's dewar mast unneval phenomenon, and one car ever, that this improved state of things may con reference to extradition, which is a matter of rago, varying with the registered tannaga of the the Chambers of Commerce of Hongkong.moting friendly relations with the foreigners. and Hall & Holts. Three Aggregates (handi- tainly never before noted in the Observatory tinas, but while we hope this, we cannot by any somo importance. Shanghai. Amoy and Newohwang.
cap best scores at three ranges-200, 100, and
menas depond upon it. We must be prepared för The Council adjourned to Monday, the 6th Hongkong Chair. Jinricksba, and Boat Hire. At the same time, is it not possible that 500 yards, presented by Mr. E. B. Belillos and The motion was almost entirely confined to the The APPENDIX consists of
the entertainment was made to serve, a others. Cup for Hen. Members (Association horizontal plane and mustly 3.-M., but there all energensies, and for that reason the loss weinst
were a few vertical motions of aqnally slow sustain by the disbandmant of this Fire Brigade periods. This stats of things lasted for 10 must be made up as far as we are alla by iu- double purpose-to provide a little friendly handicap), presented by Effectives.
eating, and at the same time let the for-
The energy and enterprise that distinguished minutes 30 seconds. Professor C. D. West, nifcreased provision for the Government Fire signera see what Chian can do in the way the Mitsu Rishi Company are, says the hyogo the Exgineering College, observed the water in Brigade. Now, as to tlin Government. Brigade. News, well sustained by their successors, the small pond in the ceapound to oscillate gently though I have board it oriticised saverely st and not defianco is, we believe, 15e Chinese new steamers are procured and new linee opened. level fel about 2 inches on one side of the pond has been entirely contrary. After all, a sory The growing importance of Kohe as a enmmer and exposed the bank, while in another few sec- large amennt of the work of fire extinction motto, but the Chinona Government have clal cautre has also been recognised by the com- onda the water immersed it nearly to the fame wust have fallen on the members of the Go- determined to resist any aggression to the pany, and that port is to be the tormians in depth exposing the cpposite bank, and this proernment Fire Brigade, and it is theirms they Slowust have been efficient inasmuch as they lat extremity. The entire course of their Japan of the new services to Vladivostock and coas continued for a quarter of an hour. Chef, with Addition Article policy during the last thirty years has been Tientsin which were inagurated on the 6th millations of this nature have boon called Earth have been able generally to put an and to first so April by the departure of the Tukuckthe-mura Pulsations, and these usually takeplass when there speedily in streets so narrow, and crowded s Hurmah & Thibet Corventions one long undeviating proof of the fast, for the former port, via Nagasaki. The fort-isadistractive earthquake or a submarine disturb those of Hongkong. I cannot help thinking
If any opposition is expected from steamers and all others not abrogated.
Clinging fast to ancient traditions, bating nightly service to Tientsin is to be performed ance going on at a great distance. Earth Puisa that though like other institutions the Brigade the plaints; the defsedant did not appear. France, Tientsin, 1858, Convention, 1880,
Mr. Robinsor said, with reference in the gou- ander the Chiasse dag, it may be remarked by the Tenruga-mary and Owari-maru. A tertions are known to have caused slow oscilla has its defects it has an the whole done well. Ionly change, lauding the past which they fain vica between Shanghai and Vladivostock will be tions of the water in lakos. From this fact it hope the absence of the emulation with the Brieral provision in the case of such marriages, he that the captains and offioors of these same would perpetaste--they from the time of the undertaken by the Hige-mara,
may not be unreasonable to annjecture that agade that has just bear lisbanded will not tead had looked for such provisions, but all he could ramels will be found (naturally) momoters of terrestrial or submarine agitation of unnenal to lesson its effotency. I hone the offers fed was an old Ordinance, d of 1956, which he non-Sunday-labour, and it has not been shown conclusion of the war in 1858.60 bare goue on An instanos of patient labour which scems miagaitude hus tikan plass somewhere. The of whom, the chief officer, is now at the Ccancil believed was now repialed The preamble of yet that the Chinese merchants would not will increasing and improving their armaments by worth recording, although the results are hardly Authorities of the Science College have sent who have already shown snel afficiency, will this Ordinauss enacted that whereas the condi.ingly fall in with a ride which would benest purchasing European weapons and ships, and adequate to the expenditure of time and trouble to Hydrographical Burian of the Naval bear this in mind and remember that even more
The real crux of the whole matter in the fact when prepared for the work manufacturing favored in the task we refer to, has come under Department asking for information as to the falls on them now by the absence of the emulation sions of English law if enforced would tend to their offers and which prevailed universally in
to which I have drawn attention. Ihave no doubt naka void all wills and testamentary writings a British port. our (Hyogo News notion, Some twenty yoare state of the tide and taas. It may be as well to re and Euilding them for themsoires To this agó a young Ind becamo impressed with the idea mark that it is not certain whether the maximum they will do their best, and I trust that much made in Chinese mahber, it was ensoted that any
testator domiciled in the Colony, should if the prived of their Sunday is at present practically large have been established at
that Jegislation in favour of those who are de the size of the ordinary type used in the native is perfectly accurate, as it is very difficult to services of the Volunteer Brigale, additional en- Patioun central and important pointa, &- printing offices, his ultimate object being to set measure a slow oscillation like this will absolatey on the part of the Borernment Brigade me be made and proved according to Chinese unprecedented, except whero those who are do drons have heen formed, and forty rebuilt and up a printing establishment of his own. Rinne certainty.
will cause that loss not to be severely folt.. I shall law and usage ha demed to be lawfully made and be obliged to ask you for a voto shortly for the acknowledged as if made under Act of Parlia
ment. strengthened. Very different from the efforts then he steadily devoted himself to his tedious
increased fores that is found necessary and abe made in the last war with England was 150,000 of them blocks. He now propoms to
His Lordship asked whether the marriage task, until at length he has accumulated over
have further in contemplation a measure by which could be considered as valid. that coat may be repaid.
Mr. Robinson said the marriage with the first the resistance China was able to appon to epea a printing office in Samoto, but there does Franco during 1884-5, and in another triat of ot appear much probability that his years of
THE FOREIGN MAIL STEAMERS ORDINANCES wife was valid both by English and Chinese law, ped in the bud by the keenness of compofition." Now that this subject has been so well ventilated His Lordship said tho relatier of a Christian HIS EXCELLENCY-With reference to an- Orders in Connoit for Government of H.B.Matrength she would be able to make a still toil will thoro find commensurate reward.
Subjects in China and Japan, 1985, 1877,
other Babject, I bave to westion that the var-marriage involved the idea of the man having and discussed, and ill are agreed that the cosm 1378, 1981, 1884, 1884, 1886, 1886, 1886. mera formidable display of military and
ions despatches I have addressed to the Recreone wife and no other wife intervening. If that tion of Sunday labour is an inestimable boon, and tary of state with reference to the, as I think, ides did not exist in the marriage there was no that unnecessary work should not be forced-upon Rates of .D.M. Supreme and other Courts naval strength. This gun trial at Kianguan
andne preference which is given to foreign aisa. In ordinary law the validity of the war those who are unable to reaist it, it is hoped that in China, Japan &e., with N3w Table of Fees Arsaeal shows that China is not compelled long time ago a stupid tertciso asked an mela Bittings, Count Herbert Bismarck prosiding.
mail packets in this herbour have been referred ringe was established by the law of the country the matter will not bo parmitted to slip into to the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, in which it took place, although that was not al- oblivion, but that sufficient reasons will be cou Her Majesty's Government has the abjot un ways. Had Counsel anything to show that the tiuuslly advanced in its favour, and all objections der consideration, and a further communication marriage of Chinese acciding to the Chinese buss un art
Apologizing for trespassing at pach length favourable nature, may shortly be exported. Mr. Robinson referred his Lordship to the upon your apsce and thanking you for inserting
the subject. I wont sincerely trust of a custom was recognised bere 9
case of Wong Chunn. Tung Min chan, where the this letter. I remain, Yours faithfully, A FAMINE RELEP YUND. THE VOTE TO THE CRINA)
HIS EXCELLENCY I have also to mentionation of relidity of marriage was raised.
His Lordship aid the Registrar informed that the Secretary of State has fully approved him that that marriage was made in China and of the action of the Council with reference to the in such case the distribution of the husband's vots in relief of the fumine in North-China.
PIN OF MOUNTAIN,DISTRICT, VICTORIA, PLAN OF FOREIGN CONCESSIONS, SHANGHAI.
PLAN OF YOKOHAMA, PLAN OF MANILA, PLAN OF SAIGON.
PLAN OF GEORGE TOWN, PKNANG.
Among the other.onntents of the book arom
An Angio-Chinese Calendar, Meas of Barcme-
tor and Thermometer, Rainfall, de.
A description of Chinese Festivals, Fasts, Lo,
with the days on which they fall.
Comparative Tables of Money, Weights, do Scale of Hongkong Stamp Duties. The Hongkong Postal Guide for 1888.
FOUT HUDMD PAGES
to
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Fortunately this d'inbaodwent has taken place at
of closely-printed matter, to which reference is constantly required by residents and those having comercial or pulitical relations with the Conatrios ombrused within the scope of the of providing ber own armament? Defence Nippon Yuson Kaisha, end as occasion requires from north to wath. At cur' time the water times, I confess the feeling I have had about It
CHRONICLE and DIRECTORY.
The Contents are too numerous to partion rize in as Advertisement, but include TREATIES WITH CHINA-
Great Britain, Nanking, 1842
Tiantain, 1958
Opiam Creation, 1986.
Tientsin, 1885, Treaty of Commerce, Conventions, 1886 and 1887. United States, Tioutain, 1858, Additional, 1869.
Peking. 1860 German, Tiantain, 1861 na Peking, 1880, Portugal, 1988.
Russia, Japan, Spain, Brazil, and Paru. TREATIES WITH JAPAN-
Great Britain
United States
TREATIES WITH COBEA
TREATIES WITH SIAM
'TREATIES WITH ÄNNAM
Netherlands'
Cores
TREATIES WITH CAMBODIA
CUSTOMS TARIFFS
Chinese Fapanese LEGAL
Siamese Coreau
New Tables of Consular Foes
Code of Civil Procedure, Hongkong
Tablo of Hongkong Court Fes
Admiralty Rates
Rules of Court of Consuls at Shanghai
A Japanese gentleman sonds to the Hycgo News the following "old Japanese fable," which,
he says, may amuse some juvenile readers" A
to take him up when he went on his next aerial
REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
SUPPLIED TO THE "DAILY PRESS."
LONDON, 90th April, THE SAMOAN CONFERENCE. The Samoan Conference has commenced its
THE SUGAR CONVENTION.
to go to Krupp or Armstrong for ordnance fight. The request was readily granted, and The Sugar Convention rarets with opposition, that abe is learning rapidly to provide her when they ware ready to start the eagle told the Several Tories and Unionists have resolved to Foreign Jurisdiction Act--
[awn, and will soon be independent of foreign tortoise to hold on to the eagle's tail feathera Regulations for the Consular Courts of United factorias. It is true that in all probabilityrmly with his teeth. When the two friends send a memorial to the Right Hon. W. IL Smith
had resobed a great height the eagle, fearing to to withdraw the bill. States in China
the excellence of the results achieved in due lose his companion, suddenly shouted out, "My friend, are you there still Then the tortoise, forgetting the exigencies of the situation, open- his month to reply, and immediately fell to the gremud, dashing himself to Fragments" ¿ The following are the results as received hers mural may be deduced from this fable which is by private telegram-
THIRD DAY, 2ND MAY. act unworthy the serious attention of many grown-up people
Chiness Passenger Act
FRADE REGULATIONS
Siam
Ching Japan
Customs Saizare, China Shanghai Bonded Warehouse Regulation Customs and Harbour Regulations for the dif. ferent ports of China, Philippines, Sis, &c. Pilotage Rogulations | HONGKONG
Charter of the Colony
Rules of Legislative Connoll
Port Regulations, &o, &4., ka
SHANGHAI SPRING RACES.
THE PASSENGERS BELIEF BILL.
Bill loft in Committee.
His EXCELLENOT-I should like to moct
AIMOURNMENT,
SUPREME COURT.
2nd May.
IN PROBATE.
BAYORE KR. FIELDING CLARKE, ACTING
JUSTICE.
CHIEF J
2
LAI LI SHEK LAI WON SHEE Mr. Robinson, instructed by Mr. Webber, for
properly would be made according to the law
of China. Ele thought if Mr. Robinson soald
to the oareful and intelligent management of the foreign employés at the Arsenal, and that without their assistance perfect reliance could not be placed on the work turned out. But in this department, at least, the Chinese Authorities are wise enough not to attempt
The ACTING ATTORNEY-GENERALI beg to prove that in this case the deceased was domiciled in China, although the marriage was not occord- The GREAT NORTHEEN PLATE, value Tis. 100, more the first reading of a Bill entitled thing to the British law but to the law of China. The Denka Mainichi Shimbun says:-The
for ponies that have run of this meeting: Passengers Relief Ordinance. The object of the woakt be entitled to have letters of adminis to dispouse with foreign assistance, and the
weight far inobes as per scale; winner of one Bill is to extend the provisings made in the barquet to which Mr. Nishimura, Governor of
tration granted. Director of the Arsenal doubtless knowska, invited Count and Countes de Hardi the
Race at this meeting under a mile, 7lbs. extra; Passenger Act of 1965 and in the Passenger Act better than attempt to interfere with the other evening was entirely in Japanese fashion,
two such Racos, 10lba, extra; entrance, Tla of 1868 for forwarding to their destination 6. Seven furlonga..
passengers brought to this Colony not yough manufacture. Meantime the Chiners are and elicited the warmest encomiums of the illn-
strious guewin. A centrepiece of rock work, with Mr. Sassoon's Fontenoy
their own neglect or fault, and for defraying the those provided for in those Acts.
The COLONIAL SECRETARY seconded. Billed a first time.
1
Mr. Robinson said he thought he could estab
the Colony,
ship.
The grostest objection to this appears to be that it would seem a drastic measure to impose upon vonzels under the Chinese fag. And ench vessels might refuse to pay the penalty, would work, and the captain's would have to be soverly deal with. This objection I have noticed be- canso it is advanced_as a very serious one I lesre others to answer it more capable of doing so than I am; mordy calling attention to the fact that, as I have stated, the captain alone will be the responsible party, not the apolis! It is not advocated that coolies should be punished for Sunday work; but that the disobarging and loading of margo on board steainers and sailing Tassels ahould be brought under the samo condi- tions as it is in other fetish ports.
prived of thier goventh-day rost can take the law into their own hands. And whereas many ship- owners and agents feel and admit the burdon that is imposed upon these on whom they depend for the navigation of their ships, any good endos vours that they might be willing to make are nip-
A. GURNEY GOLDSMITH. Hongkong, 2nd May, 1689.
SUMMARY OF THE
KWANG-PAO,”.
The editor of the Kwong-pao baving some at that the deceased was domiciled in China time back called the attention of the upper and that although he had s house in Hongkong, danses to the abaslate necessity of energy and only here for a time for the parpons of business. this lower classes the baneful effect of indolanes, The point raised by his Lordship was an impor enjoining them in their respective apheres of tant one, because as the ceremony took place
Ordera may be sent to Daily Press Offloe, where fearaing under able instructors, sad in due palns, svorgreens, dic, round which were arrang-The "SANS Sover" STAXES, Value Tis. 200: cast thereof for voyages to shorter distancos than he had no intention of remaining here, but was action new tries to impress upon the minds of is published, or to the following Agouts
HONGKONG......Mossrs. F. Blackhead & Co. HONGKONG......Mr. W. Brewer HONGKONG... Messrs. The Hall & Holtz Co. HONGKONG.Messra Kelly & Walsh. Honaxono... Messrs Lane, Crawford & Co. -HONGKONG......Messrs. A. S. Watson & Co.
MACAO.Mr. F. A. da Crus. Swarow Messrs. Qualch & Co.
Mr. J. G. Götz
ΑΜΟΣ .....
course they will be competent to do every-ed many kinds of cooked fish and vegetables, was thing for themselves. It is possible, of especially effective, for when the festivitise warn at their height miniature fireworks were let off course, that when they feel able to dispense from it. After that a number of pretty birds: with foreiga supartision and instruction the confined song the rockwork wore releual, and either perobed upon the tree or few about the inherent vices of their official system may room. The Count seemed very pleased, and wai
In the management of their steamers, tele-
presented; entraure Fees to be divided as follow: First Pony, to resira 50 per cent. Second Pony, 0 por cent; Third Tory 20 per cent; for (hina Popics, weight for inches de par ucale; prišanu; detoof entry allowed 7lbs: winners of Bane, ?ību extra ; entrance fee, Tls. 10: One Mile and a Hall.
BILL TO PETKAL ORDINANCE 6 OF 189 AND to MEND THE STATUTE-LAW-PREBERTE" - TION ORDINANCE 1886.
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her, the marriage might be rali in Hongkong life to be diligent and not slothful in business. but not in Chica
The Vicersy has instructed the Total of Slo His Lordabip said the next thing to patching to preside at the exuminations in the after having established the domicile, would be
The rumours about a breach of the Yellow
River pre without any foundation whatever...
In the collision between the police and a band
The ACTING ATTORNEY-GENERAL-I have whether the marriage would be recognised in scademy. step in to prevent conscientious work being bo had see nothing in the way ofs banquet that Mr. Choufleur's Elegant
to more, sir, the second reading of this Bill, the Chins, wherever it might bare taken phos.
Mr. Robinson said if such marriagas had bean done, and gigantic shama cast from cheap he enjoyed so much since he left home Count The NACHU STAKNÉ, Value T. 100; for abject of which may be stated very shortly. lu material and carelessly made will be turned and steamer belonging to the Osaka Bhoren do Bardi intende visiting Miyajima after Osake,
China ponies, bank fide Griffins at date of ep-1864 Ordinace was passed empowering the de judicially recognised in Hongkong he thought out for the defence of the ships and forts. Į Kaishahse been chartered for his accommodation.
try, that have run and not wou a Bocs; weight vernment to appoint Commissioners to revise and they might be taken as the custom or common
of thieves that occurred ut Fulshan a few days for inches as per scale; entrance, Tls. 5. One re-edit the Ordinsuces, and under that Volume 1 law of Hongkong.
His Lordship said he supposed there wback resulting in the death of-a-bIREG-BOTEN mile and a quarter.
of the Ordinances has special authority. In 1886 1 an Ordinance was passed giring authority for the Marriage Ordinance for Hongkong.
pablication of the Ordinances made by the Law The Acting Registrar said the Ordinance CHAD-BRARO-KIT Cap, value, Revision Commlesico end that Orduanes repeals applied to Christians only. presented by the Directors and Employés of
His Lordship aid if British law was appli ed Ordinance 7 of 1864 and therefore did away the C. M. N. Co.; for China ponies that with the the special authority of the first volume vable to the administration of an estate. then and while talking with some boatwomen forgot have never run et any meeting in Chias or of the Ordinances. The Ordinance of 1536 want i that law must be applicable in determining the all about it. Whan the one to look for it she Hongkong previous to date of entry at each home and was confirmed, but the Secretary of validity of the marriage. British law did not found that it had been stolen. MestingTo be won at two consecutive Meet-State in conveying Her Majesty's gracious con recognise polygamous marriages. inga, or three times in all, by Ponies the bond armation of the Ordinance called attention to the
FIVEK Ports and Kelly & Walsh, Shanghai pha, and railways we have had sufficient The FoxSA Correndoudout of a Japanese Tor Mr. Beasoon's Orbit.
KOBE-OBAKA....Mossra. F. Walsh & Co.- YOKOHAMA Messrs. Kelly &Walsh. MANILA..Mosses. Diuz Puertas & Co.
HANOI ... Mr. F. Maintrog.
PHDNG.....dir. G. Gaveile
SAIGON.Mr. Aug. Boek. BANGHOK... Maasrs. Ramsay & Co.
SINGAPORE...Mesece. Kolly & Walch.
Mr. Robinson contended that however many
thieves were apprehended and now await trial.
A poor woman lay a bundle of clothes down
A lady goes to a temple to pay her devotions
FORMOSA......Mr. J. G. Gölz: FoocHow Mezars. Hedge & Co. SHANGHAI...... Fall & Holtz Co-aporative Co.. SHANDON... Messrs. Kelly & Walsh, NORTHERN&Hall & Holts Us-operative Us.
naoular paper writes a pitifal tale of offcial bru. NAGASAKI MONBER, The C. & J. Trading Convidence that the Chinese have failed to actality followed by popular vengeance. At Tei THE
quire the administrative vigour a neceso, one of the principal towns in Koxes, there lived a worthy man named Bokn, who passed bis sary for their permanent success. The beg-time-in ding kindly cations, and war consequent. ligence, slovenlinear, and procrastinationly looked upon almost as a delty by his neigh- which have existed for centuries in every yabours. In June last the Korean Govezzument man in the empire are not eaally exchanged upon the townspeople, who were determined to imposada poll-tax of 70 mion, equal to 96 sen,
fide property of the same owner or owners fact that the special authority vives to the first wives a una might take afterwards, the first and is compelled on account of the bad weather for methodical exactitude, untiring energy, resist had not joku some forward and paid the Weight for inches as per scale Entrance Tls volume of the Ordinances had been done away marriage was valid sosording to the British law. to spend the night thers.--Several bad ohsene- and ceaseless care, all no requisite in the entire levy even selling some of bis property 10: 80 per cent. of the Entrance fees to the with by the repeal of Ordinace 7 of 1986. He then proceeded to call the following evi- tera becoming acquainted with her decision are about to break into her room to rob har of all to enable him to do so. His action in the Winner until the Cup is won, when the Second Early in this year a short Ordinance was passed den uccessful working of modern means of com matter aroused esplaion, for, while ho Four shall receive game; the remaining 20 por to practically revive Ordinance 7 of 1864, but Lai Li Shen, recalled, nald-I know my bus- manieation. In the mere manufacture of wes-only Aïmind- helping his poverty-stricken Dont to be allowed to accumulate, and the so- unfortunately, that Ordinance did not have band had property in Hongkong. It consisted her jewels when by the interference of her good HELBOURNE... Mesare. Norton, Hargrave & Co.pone of war or the construction of ships these sighbours, the authorities, whose ideas of charl BRISBANE Musara. Gordon & Golch.
ty are of the macet original description, evidently for a new Cup) to be paid to the Winner. On the desired effect. It is therefore necessary of a $1,000 simre in the Min Yuen epiam ehop in spirit the evil was averted. Such is the reward
now to revive Ordinance 7 of 1814, giving special Jercia streat, $150 share in the Sun Shi shop, of piety. Mile qualities are not of such vital importance, thought he desired to make himself a power is LONDON... Mr. F. Algar, Clement's Label
authority to the first volume of the Ordinances $100 share in the Ban Loong shop, West Point, A dispute arise between several members of LONDON........MOSr. John Haildon & Cd., sud hence it in to be expected that in this di- the distrist. The result was that on the 19th Mr. Humphreys's Visitant.......
Inntil the new edition of Ordinances can be .com and $130 share in the Yeng Par shop. The idea
of my husband was to reside permanently in a family which has now been settled, through the 3 & 6. Boverie at Floet Strection, it is any, Chins should succeed in of lust zout 500 constables surrounded a house The YANGTZE STAKES Tine, Tis. 100; for pleted. This is the object of this Bill
Hongkong. The last time my husband went to opportune interference of the spirit of their do LONDON...Messre. Street & Co,30 Cornbilt
in which Boku was drinking, and, on the wretobed
The COLONIAL SECRETALY #conded. China Posies; weight for inobas as per acale; LOYDON....Messrs. Bates, Hendy & Co. moking very definito progress. Moreover in man being dragged out, these cruel ruffians beat
Canton was with the object of getting a doctor ceased mother. Bill read a second timo, winner of a Race of two Miles or over, 5lba. LONDON.Mr. W.M. Wills, 151,Cannon St. this design there can scarcely be difference him to death. Naturally enough this brutal
entrance, Tis. 5. Two Miles and & Half. sxim; e
The Bill was then committed, read & third to atiend to him. After our marriage my hus
band went to Canton every year for a few days arrested and are shortly to be brought for trial Two more notorious obaracters have been FABIS Mr LH.Eichy 56. Rue Lataret. of opinion among the officials. The most treatment of their benefoter onreged that Mr. Sassoon's El Dorado.......
time, and peased.
Our house in Hongkong was a family horse. BERLIN........G. Hildebrandt,111,Alexandrinen
people, and rising en masse they attack the Street.
strait-laced disciple of the national sage contables, killing many and wounding most of
Teung Shing, mother of the plaintiff, maid--¡ before the Pau Ti Nogistrate, 'SAN FRAN*Co. Mr. L. P. Fisher, 21, Merchants would hardly advocate a dependence on the the survivors. Then the Government despatched
Erobange. NEW YORK....Mr. A. Wind, 91, Park Row,
picturesque bow or the formidablo looking body of soldiers to the one of disorder, and when the military approached the rioters dis Daily Press Office, January, 1889.
bat elumer gingal.
appeared,
PENANG.Messrs. Mayuard & Co. COLOMBO........Messrs. A. M. & J. Fergusor. CALCUTTA......Messrs. Kowman & Co. SYDNEY........ Mesars, Gordon & Gotoh,
camalation in encara of 1e, 500 (to be retained
1
The CONSOLATION CUP: Talne, Tls. 100% for Ponies that have run at this Meeting and not won Rase; woight for inches as per sole: entrazos, T. 5. Onos Bound.
Mr. John Posle Orlande.
BILL FOR THE PROTECTION OF WOMEN AND GIRLS
I have one daughter. Young Akiu came to ma
The Council resumed Committee on this Bill and saked me for my daughter's horoscopes · I
A list of essays given to the candidate in
The ACTING ATTORNEY-GIFERAL-On the had it welten out and given to her. She said the three districts in the Kwang-show. Prefbetürü last popasion Bection & stočil over for farther bone man who had applied for it wished to take my clusos the items of nowa.