THE BAILY PEKIN, MONDAY, MAY 171#, 1866
for profit) so to do without giving him the op-bers of the family were kidnapped by the inmates and the other foreigners present on this auspicientem a basker, whose services the Jemadar re perfanity of improving it himself would seam to of another best, The people on shore having no salon. If I had known that my worthy quisitions, forthwith. The man shaves the be unfair
Doubtless there are many properties which its at hand would runder no help. robengne was not coming, I should have prepare, poliseman sciifally mongh, chattering Treaty would pay the Gowrument to remme and ro
Fed a iñora elaborata and forcible speech than I of the dacolt and his doings. Ah he said at In the last raid made by the savages three of an make you pw, I to been throat up an last, there's only one way of catching Tantia build for the publia benoit, but surely the owner them were approbendað. ⠀⠀ is entitled to the increment of improvment
sige pledly, tooxpress Consul and as ro, "And how is that was the responss, In Two kidnappers more arrostod by Li Weisident of Shanghai, the spontaneone and this way" asid the barber shaving of the on reconstruction in the first place rather Ynau and sent in to the Pas y Magistrate. appropriate emotions which the norasan tip of the Jawadar's zone. I am Cantia" The Can the public.
As the Hon. Mr. Chater will be alant to
Two friends having fallen out, complaints den and heartfelt desire to sao Shanglisi pro leaving the anfortunato police officer streswing eraltos.. Thero Inona of us who does no felpondin-barber bolted forthwith into the jungle, orrow from the Council it is to be hoped that hava bean lodged by odoh against the other bosper, and who is nono zot animated by the kindest with blood and frantically calling upon bis wen Home one else who can appr. sinto the bearing of fore the authorities. Aiinves igation will follow. and most cordial feelings, towards the Chinese, to follow the runaway. It is needlees to pay this Ordisance rpon the interests of property owners will point out the way in which it may in a quiet street of the city
A women was seriously assaulted by two man Round this festive board we are assombled on that Tantia made good his escape. broome a cause of hardship to indivíduals who,
the invitation of the Thotai and Mr. Bredon to CORES TIRE AT MÄNDALAY. were they informed of the wishes of the Gavera-
witness the commencement of a work that kna
MANDALAT, 9th May. ment, would be willing to render legal interven-
bean orposted for many years. It is a consplan Large fire in town to-day, about 450 houses tion unnecessary.-I am, yours,
ous occasion, and we welcome it with profound destroyed, congratulation and joy for the eventual good FAIR TO ALL.
which it cannot fail to do to Shanghai. It was, Hongkong, 25th May, 1859.
I believe, in 1890 that the residents of Shanghai fored to tax themselves for the purpose of hur ing the Bar dredged. This gonorous offer fin Ally round the Foreign Ministers and the Taung-1 Yamen, and the Anding was bought. Many years elapsed and many mostings were held, until finally the work is being undertaker
TEE NEW EXTRADITION
ORDINANCE,
TO THE EDITOR OF THE
DAILY PONIS,"
24th May.
The Prefoot of Chao-chow issues a pro clamation with a view to correoting several abuses prevalent in hla'district, such as extortion by the underlings, harbouring of bad characters, receiving of stolen goods, extravagance in mur riage ceremonies. The gentry am asked to cc-operate in eradicating these perious abusu.
part will appear in the next issue:
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ill be an honour and a lasting mouerial that diner. From Colombo-Mr. J. P. Marples. Brag A telegram from Peking gives the result of his game will be ever associated with the grant For Yokohama,From London.--Menara. 3, well worth ronding, sad shows d'early the great the resent araminations for Hantin. The first work. I am pleased to be able to testify to Hall, Oua, nxt Belljaht From Bombay Mr. dangers to which this now Ordination exon is a Kwange and the third a Krongtung possible ways; and wʊ may take this ocasFrom London-Mr. and Mrs. Smith, infant pose the Chinees in this colony, and the injury
bie-nalform readiness to mest foreigners AD. Caror and native servant. For Nagasaki. which will thereby be inflicted upon all whian. There were only four successful candidates,sion as a beginning of mutual cooperation in and nurse, and tra. Pappé, are interested in its property and trate. And for Contributions dro dang raised, in the Shao-good work for the benefit of this grant antrepot what resser are the retrogressive measures ching prefecture for repairs to a well kn of North China, this grand emperium, Shang- to be taken?
We are at present goingtomple. on very wall. The state of the colony in ro. farance to crime is improving. Our relations
The water from the West, River has been with the Govorament of the adjoining pro-running down with a rash of late and several vinces are cordial, and we may be all assured parts of Fatsbau are under water. that the Homo authorities would never desire to
Two labourers have an altercation and one of
REPORTS:
STATHIN'
ke
The Chinese steamer Fushuns from Shanghai 21st May, reports had fine weather to Chalang Point; from thence to port cloudy and light rain mak
singlem The British steamer Sarpedon, from Shang Rengine...
Any hai 19th May, and Swatow 23rd, reports had Haiphong
Tater.
...bai. With these good relations and this mutual orally we shall work on hand-in-hand and with- istions grow stronger, and progress will be pro- out friotion, Peace will be vented, our re- moted, and the resources and power of China her- self inorased, to the happiness of this grrat om- force this Ordinasco upon the Colony did they wounds the unifalo bolonging to the othaire nnd the mutual advantage of its people and fresh N.E. winds, aloudy weather, and smooth Belmo mally understand the grave isaves which are in- volved. There have always been some, let us and runs away The authoritice have been ask-ative of you all in congratulating the Testai. foreigners. I am pleased to be the represent hopea leoning number, auung the Chinssued to apprehend the max and to deal with him, officials, by whom Hongkong has boon regarded A woman while cutting grass left her child with jealousy.
No stope which we can take nader a tree and on her return found it black
over.
will entirely remove this fealing, which has ita origin and foundation in the fact that we ore here, and that two baudred thousand of the Chinese are also here ander the protection of our government. Nothing less than the absuden ment of the Island would satisfy these men, and ∙they are shrewd anough to discern that all our Lefforts to go out of dar way to oblige them are simply evidence of the weakness and timidity natural to the wealthy who have mucb at stake, sud who have for so long devoted themselves to of war.
Several gamblors who impeded the thorough fare by starting gambling tables at various parts of the streets have been driven away.
Tho squeeze prajumably was inamicient.
22nd May, reports had fne End olear weather to The German steatmez Ningyo, from Shanghai Branker Point; from thence to port N.E. winds with heavy rain.
Singapore 17th May, reports had moderate S.W. The British steamor Cherng Bys Peng, from winds to Paracels sad ne weather; thence to poct thick rainy weather.
20.00-
20,
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48
10,00
Hanis 9.00
ira harenotar has fallen is the Permosa Clannel bes gelsewhers. Gradients are very gunth. Cloudy, col, and ding wasther prevail.
W. DOBERCK.
tough eng Observatory, 25th May, 1889. METEOKOLUGICAL REGISTER.
perature Burimeter Eumidity.... Direction at wind.... Force of B'eather
and thanking him for the good chow which wa have so heartily enjoyed; and I-express the son timents of us all, Mr. Knag, when I hope that when you leave your proof office, it will be to As to Mr. Brodon, to whom as well as to the fills higher post, and fall its duties as well. Tactai, I ask you, goutlemen, to drink he speaks for himself. His geniality, ability, pleasantausa, Mid ernestLoss hava lang since on our hearts. At Tung-kam the civil and military authori. tion, and return our hearty thanks to him and 21st May, roports had light variable air and
We wish him all happiness and speedy promo
The British steamer Nanshan, From Saigon ties have jointly made raid upon the Po-ko-to our other host, Mr. Kung plas lottery ahops!
partly cloudy to Varells; thence thunder, light. The toast was drunk enthusiastically, the Taoning and pasting rain, variabis winds to port. The old story again; a number one wile tai bowing his thanks, and Mr. Bredon rising to
The British steamer Mongkut, from Bangkok Rain respond. Mr. Bredon said that he wm entirely The usual should much prefer to simply thank the company
fine weatherto Varella, in Tonquin gulf fresh eas cdilisation for the honour which they paid, through him, terly breeze and much rain; from Hoihow to St. to all in the Castoms. He could not forget that John's Island fee weather: frond thenos to port any result that might be gained was really due fresh B. winds with heavy rains. to Messra. Hobson and Bisboo; it was they who drew up the estimates based on the opinions of all the leading experts, The Bar, being at the jacotion of two river, was a very peculiar tent sperimental, He could not sit down with one, and the operations on it were to a great ex ont mentioning the loyal and able assistance le
the occupations of peace rather than to the art jalous of the number two, iiltreats ber till she unprepared to be thus-honoured, and that he 17th May, ond Heihow 24th, reports exparien.cod
drives her away from the house fabricated story is made up for the of the poor kenpacked husband. ?
THE OPENING OF THE WOOSUNG
Whilst we rightly deny to Chius the power over British enbjects which won morer Chinese what is the good of pretending that we treat ber upon equal terms with European Gorersments? This new Rendition Ordinance is another of the many illustrations of the impossibility of making English law. entirely applicable to Chipass. It is no new thing. The same effort to anive this ren- dition difficulty has hon made over and orar agdia, and it always comes back to the s point. vis; We cannot trust you. The truth may be spoken in lave, and sometimes masture on the Chinese mind than the fact that tho) nad received from Captain Brenan and Mr. B. Phong to Hongkong strong N.E. winde, dall
be, or daty is neglected by those who having the power and anthority to speak. keep silence for their own ease or ecavenience Would not the British Government be, moze
BAR DREDGING OPERATIONS. The. N. O. Duty News says:-Nothing can shu mere forcibly the value of persistent pres
The British steamer Duke of Buckingham, from London 2nd March, Dunkerque SL Burdesex. 19th, Penang 23rd April, Singapore 25th, Saigo 5th May, and Haiphong 32nd, reports on the 7th by shooting himself with a revolver. From Hai- May, at 10pm. Capt. Turper ommitted suicide
ovecount and rainy wasther.
asked at last. The Foreign Minister and the it would be unfair not to record again the Tro Heaven-asut barrier" is being seriously at her, whose work had bean most volumious; and napastor General of Customs have at last sustai's co-operation. Mr. Knog was one of the gard May, Amey 24th, and Swatow 25th, reports The British steamer Waszos, from Foochow cended is getting attention paid to the constant rising men of China, and it was didelt atton from Foochow to Amoy experienced light N. to than justified in telling Chins that she evignet and rosewed remonstrances of the Chamber of to get members of this conservative race to ap- NW. winds and clondy weather Frau Amoy yet be trusted with the lives and Eberties of Tung-li Yamen, having been gained; the pre-isted warmly, and hud fount the siners of war Sratow to port moderate E. winds accompanied Commerce and the Press, and the conect of the preciate Western ideas; but the Tastai had esta Srator light N.W. winds with rain, From Hongkong residents P. Whilst the few bright exceptions simply prove the role of almost asce in Shanghai of an enlightened Tootai, al- liberally, instructing him, Mr..Broden, to spare by heavy rain. In Foochow stes. Glenogle and univareal official corruption; whilst truth in the way ready and willing to meet the reasonable expense necessary to achieve success. If the Pachili. In Amoy H.M.S. Leander and str. Administration of the law in Chian is an
requests of foreigners has resulted in prepara work did encased, there would be 's channel 400 Parthia In Swatow str. Kong Bong, Taiwan, known, and barbarons orneities and tortare tion being made on the most complete scale test-wide and 20 feet deep. He thanked Gerer Hothose, and Kwongsang are constantly practised, it is impossible that which enlminated in the formal commencement al Kennedy again for his flattering remarks vvidence so obtained should
of operations on the 18th May. It marka n received in epoct in the history of the port, and accordingly was then proposed by General Kennedy and gliah Courta, or that the lives and liberties of
The health of Messrs. Breann and Hillier those who bare seacht refuge in Hongkong. Taola Kong and the soling Commissioner: dono fall honour to should be hartered for documents of less valus of Customs, Mr. M. Boyd Braden, to whom the r., agregor, with the permission of the
COMMERCIAL, IN FELLIGENGK, that the paper upon which they say written Taatat has entrusted all the details of the work Chair, then rose and said: Gentleman, The treaty is cleat and plain that a Chines with unstinted confidence and liberality, deter act add anything to General Kennedy's remarks,
SATURDAY, 26th May. criminal is to be ronditerion precand to this end. invitations were cont rownel but there is one name that we should not let mined to make the events memorable veremony.
EXPORT CARGO. of his guilt." Lot aur Courts stil be the their joint names to the leading Chinem id that she is not afraid to speak to her anemies at silk piece goods, bales waste silk, 10 cases es Par steamaliy Caledonien, sailed on the 23rd pass enmentioned. Chins has shown before now May-For Continent-256 bales silk, 21 casea fadges of that proof Why should a law foreign officials of the port, and a few prominent her gates, and she is now preparing to admit at al oil, a 253 packages sundries. For be passed disfranchising ourjnīgas, com pelling them to hand over a man to torture residenta, to go down to Woosung in the Tata's her friends freely at hor gatia Very much Londoa case silk piece goods, 53 bales pierced and to death even against their convictions of private gunbuat, the Chun Ho, and the dredging of this is due to the energy and ability of Sir cocoons, & cases bristles, 16,298 lbs. Cungua tes, his innocence, or to leave this terrible date to gboat Kai Tang, the "Opener of Comunica Robert Hart, the presiding genius of the 6,755 lbs. Soonted Capor boa, and 2,400 lbs. the Governor! Sir, Wm. Des Voor has in ios, sad see the dnding, the dredging yousel Custome service. reference to other matters expressed himself make her first attack on the much-abased larrler. Chamber of Commerce, I can say that we have
As a committee maa of the Scented Orange P.kos tes. na unwilling that a final appeal should reet with The duties of mail-day kept away some of the always received his sympathy; on behalf of the himself where the courts might fairly intervene.peated guests, and Mr. P. J. Hughes, British Municipality, though his interests have not His Excelleney would sorely not desire to be in. Conant-General. and day of the Consalar hody, come particularly in contact with it, I can say. vested with the awful responsibility of deliver a prevented by illues but there was a large the same; but I know that as a man and as Ius ing quen to death upon documentary aridence to Party present. The majority of the invited vent peeter-General he will be pleased to know that watch not one person in the colony world attach down in the Total'a twin-sory corboat, & very this work is begun. Iomply with the toast to Old Malwa the lightest orodenco. If the Ordinance as it. Prety and charmingly fitted up ship, kept in Sir Robert Hart the name of Mr. Commis- stands is passed every rich Chinese in Hong-ple-pio order. Mr. Kang Chao-yusn, the siouer Maskean. kong-will-tramble--and with good reason I hur guests on board and did all possible for Maskasu, in soknowlodging it said: Gentleman, Palus (W)
ever-courteous Tantai, and Mr. Bredon moloomed
The toast was received with sheers, and Me their comfort.
Soon after the Cotton Mills were passed the to speak the mind of the Inspector-General-ou
He would be a bold man who would undertake Bona company on the Chun He proceeded to the dio-any subject; but I am sure that he will be filled cussion of a sumptuous déjeuner laid on the with profound sensations of gratitude to his forward deck of the steamer. The Taatst and masters. And Sir Robert may congratulate SUMMARY OF THE
Mr. Bredon occupied the chair and vice-chair himself on this; the Chinese Government on one "KWANG-PAO.”
respectively. A similar feast was served simpiaide is pleased, the Diplomatic Body is pleased; taneously on the Kai Tung. Tia was just and his chief master, Commeras is pleased. I evor as the gunboat sune to an anchor en the manot say more but that I we fall of gratitude 2nd May.
Bar, whare the darting, Captain Fyfe, was at and thank you heartily in Sir Robert's name. An expectant magistrate up north makes u aucher with a hopper large on each side of her, epresentation to the Hiver authorities sugga and the fast was brought to a endion olose, and si, and the imprompta assombly broke up, its The Chun Ho was now rapidly Bearing Shang ng precautions against any further calamities which threatened to convert the ceremony into good-bye, and once more thanking the Taotsi
all thong it of sprookes desipated by an incident membam preparing to land, wishing sach other O from the rupture of the banks of the Yellow tragedy. The dredging flotilla was purposely and Mr. Bredon for the pleasant afternoon River. Experience, for he has been stationed anchored on one side of the ebaanel by Mr. spent, and the apportanity they had had to bu for the last twenty years at the Yellow River, Breen, so that the trafle ever the Far might not present at the inauguration of a wark so import-
he interfered with. keddenly the sound of the ant to the future of Shanghai.
GRANVILLE SHARP.
Lm, yours, o,
Hongkong, 25th May, 1889.
na taught him, he says, that if the water gates gunboat's chain being paid out arrested the ut
or dams were sponed wide in the winter months and the water allowed to drain of the rise in pring would not affect the river as the gutes ould then be made to regalate the downward lood of water. This representation appears in to-day's issue as a leading article,
The Kwangohow prefect notifies the military andidates on what dates the dial of sin in the how and arrow will come oil-
At Tienshow twalvo studimits of ther way fo hair village after the examinations in with he savager and were one and all of the carried way by them. A ransom will no doubt be omanded.
aries
A young ham and lady were found dead aving committed suicide by swallowing opin
letter was discovered in which they asked their atives to bury them together.
A whole series of rows having occurred in emple near Kuk-fan, visitors are notified that ey are not slowed to go and sit in the place. A child died from the effect of bites received Nam a dog.
fention of the guests The Japanese steamer Akasht coming in ensl-laden at full speed was on Leading straight for the futilla, and some distance from the pmper channel over the Bar. She apparently touched the ground and was ont
THE ENGLISH MAIL.
The P.&O. steamer Rohilla, with the Eng-
of the control of her ham. She let go ah an- ish mail of the 26th alt, arrired bere yesterday ohor, but the chain snapped, and she came on straight for the Chun He, and grazed along her evening. The following telegrams are extracted
she passed, carrying away a piece of from Ceylon and Indian papers- canvas from ono of the quarter boats. It was ing past, all heads sembled on the Anding and the narrarest possible escape his danger be the barges, the starting levers on the dredger having been decorated with red cloth. All be. ready the Taotai moved the lever, the end-
less chain of hackets began to revolte, and as
THE SUGAR BOUNTIES CONVENTION. Turkey and Egypt have announced their ad-
LONDON, Bih May. hosion to the Sugar Bounties Couyontion.
TUE COLLIERS BERIKE TN:WESTPHALIA. LONDON, 9th May,
A stake of coal miners has taken place in
threw into it a bottle of champagne and the of them. the first backetful of mud came up the Tastai Westphalia which has affected upwards of 39,000 dredging of the Far had commenced.
UPIUK.
Quotations are 20
New Malwo
$560 per picui, alive, of
[4 to 54 cattive $680 per plotil, alloe, of
[4 to 51 catties $600 per pioul, alice. of
4 to 7 cattios. $5124 to 515 per chest. (New)$507) to $530.
· Older Malwa
EXCHLINGE.
ON LOHUON
Telegraphic Transfer Bank Dils, or detaand
Bank Billa, st 30 daya' sight
Bank Billa, at 4 onthe sight.
3·01
Previons day.
Op date at 10 am
at 4 pa
On date at pan.
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paints, WIND
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itay in Inches, centre and Indredi.
W. DOBEROK, Hongkong Olservatory, 26th May. 1989.
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THE AMERICAN WAIT. The P. M. steamer City of Rio de Janeiro, the Americap mail of the 2nd May, left Fokohama on the 28th May, and is due hore ou or about the lat June.
THE CANADIAN MAH.. The Canadian Pr cific steamer Abyssinio, with the cez Coradian manil, left Vancouver en the 14th May, and is duo her on or about the 12th-- Jime.
STEAMERS EXPECTED. The Union Line stener dinacraig left Singapore on the 91st, and is due hero on the 27th inst.
The O.E. 8. Co's ohartered 'stenmor Mount Lehavan left Singapors on the evening of the 21st, and is due here on the 27th instant.
The N. G. L. steamer Bisagra ket Singapore on the 21st, and is dos here on the 8th it.
The Glen Line steamer Glenorchy left Binge- - Jore on the afternoon of the 23rd, and is due bata on the 28th inst.
The D. D. R. steamer Polylymnia eft Singapore on the 25th, and ji do here on the 3st inst.
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POST-OFFICE NOBU,
For the convenience of the public a Pook do ltrery has been established. Lotter boxes have. been placed in the tram emra and correspondonce will be delivered by the twelve and four o'clock cars only. Local rates will be charged. Corres- pondence addressed to the Peak may be posted in the General Post Offee ap to 11,30 am, and 3.30 P. or in the Letter Boris in the cars till time of departure. Correspondence from the Prak may be posted to the Lotter Boxes on to twalva .- posted in the Gendral Post Office only up to 11.30. and four o'clock. Parcels for the Peak may be.
a. and 330 p.m. Thors will be no Sunday de- Hvery, Covers containing lank notes, jewellery, &e, should not be posted. To avoid robbery send- ers of letters are requested to cancel their stamps by writing the mord" stamped 'arross them.
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2
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Agents,
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Imperial Fies Insurance Compмy. Hongkong 9th May, 1881.
154
The Undersigned are now prepared to GRANT POLICIES of INSURANCE against FIRE at Cant Rates.
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at Current Rates,
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Chinese Loan '84 C.. say a few words about the dredging of the Woo- Aphid who stood by watching a man who sang Bar. It has been talked of for many years
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THE OZAR AND COUNT TOLSTOI. tained. Now an entirely fresh system bag. been adopted. The supervision of the ark
BARE BANAST. PETERSBURO, 8th May. The Czar as telegraphed a message of con- has been entrusted to the Acting Commis dolenes to the widow of Count Tolstoi. It is. Rioner of Customs, Mr. Bredon, and the said that the new Minister of the Interior will baur-master, Mr. Bravo, who have engaged continue to werk on the same principles as his from Japan a practical engineer, Mr. Fyfe, predecessor, Count Tolstoi -- who has had much experience in similar werk THE HOMBẶT GÖTERNMENT AND MEAS in that country. He has full charge of the
ORAWFORD. whole operation, and all the Chinese employed, 23rd May.
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LONDON, 8th May. Mr. Hanmann, M. F. for Peckham, has given The leading article of to-day refers to Chinese knowing his competence, we have little doubt notice of motion that the condust of the Boulay boks in general and the classical authors in par. that he will be rapidly successful, and that in a Government in respect to the trial of Mr. Ar cular and explains that although under differ to pass in and out freely, either at spring or reap and calls for the cansure of the House of Commons little while the large mail stowmars will be able thur Crawford has been, unfair and vindictive, it dynasties attempts were made to eliminate tides; and this is our earnest desire. In the THE BRITISH CONSUL-GENBRAL ON MEME em, their number at the present day is mors name of Mr. Kung, Tastai, I have the honour to lese complete.
ANAN BINKA, 3rd May, thank all the European and Chinese officials and Colonel Maclean has made a formal entrance others present here to witness the ceremony of into Meshed, as British Consul-General for the The continuous rains at Shao-bing are ease the commencement of the dredging of the first time in the history of the Holy City. The g great anxiety, and it is feared that unless the Wooming Bar, which takes place on beard the British flag was displayed within the walls. The ather ofears up the crops will be ruined, ending on the 18th day of May, 1889, corres-event was marked by considerable ceremony and The Judge instructed the Magistrates to bring ponding in our Chinese calendar to the 19th day the affair passed off most successfully, even the criminals awaiting trial before him to-morrow. of the 4th moon of the 15th year of the reign of religious classes acquiescing in the innovation At Lianchow a passenger in a bust was struck Mr. Fredon and Mr. Brenar for their valuable the Emperor Kang Hou. I have also to tak
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ALABA, 1st May. The statement that the Ameer in to be repro Aman dalled Ho was asked to dinner by a dredging, and for thele trouble in preparing the wanted this on at Simla by a special agent is end and another guest who had a gradge entertainments on board the Chin Ho and Kai founded, Ameer Ahmed, who has represented real him accuses Jalm of having takonung zo slight task with so large a gathering. His Highness for several years remains at his
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were all charged, Genera? Kennedy romo and Two young women was were all alons in a MT. F. J. Hughes, the pleasant duty has devolv said Gentlemen-In the regretted absence of it which was being tracked by the male mem- od upon me of representing the Consular Body
*** BOYZA, Ist May, The Jam of Law Beyla, on the 25th, was severely wounded in the face and log with a sword by Habibullah Kalah, az Afghan The was wounded, too, and has been captured. wound is not, however, dangerous. Habbibullah
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