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however had predisposed the Chinese Gor eriment to permit the opening of mines in various parts of the Empire, in the hope, of course, that the royalties, obtainable will servo to replenish the exhausted coffers of the Treasury. In pursuance of this determination, the Governor of Kangai, by authorization of the War Department at Feking, he, we are told, lately issued a notification to the effect that no there are many mines in Kwangi, merchants and others desirous of working them are invited to send in applications for permits
And JP. Leon
THE HONGRYNO DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, MAY 1941, 1896
There were 1,243 visitor to the City Hall The speech contained a uncinet zarrative of Museum lyst week, of whom I wore Europeans... events in Cubs and promley forms when the Chiraman was red $160 at the Police Tification of the island he been pomplished, The paragraph referring to the Philippicos Court yesterday, for carrying am totaken mention only of the Ressual af Eable The Queen states in the speech that sto main The steamer Susang, from Calcutta and tains cordial relations with all countries and
1171 instadt
licen
Strute, left Ringapore for this port on the
logises the loyal friendship of Mr. Cleveland for Spain. Janstly, reference is made to the The O. & O, strmor Guelle, with malla, &tivity with which the defences ét home and left Nagasaki for thin porten Saturday, the in the colonies ara haing perfected 18th fast at 3p.
At the Baglitency yesterday, before Hon. Commander W. C. I. Hastings, Thomas King. to do so. It is added that the Governman on the Empress of Japan, was cont to gaol for twenty-eight days with hard labene for assaulting Richard Hoswood, boatswain.
ment will afford all necessary assistance in such undertakings. No doubt, and will exact bandame payment for such assist ance! "lices who have had experience of the kind of assistance given by offcals in A.S. WATSON & CO., LTD: the opening of mines would vastly prefer to
ESTARLIGHED A.D. 1841:
WINES AND SPIRITS.
ALL these are selected by our London Hoate, bought dirout at first hand. imported in wood and bottled by ouralves, thus saving all intermediate profits, and enabling as ta eepply the best growths at MODERATE PRICES
In our Saturday's Yosas it was stated that prints in the Nile Brigade had been set to enol for two months for stealing 85-belonging to a corporal. The man did not belang to the Rife Brigade, but to another corps of the
Garrison.
Rise is now calling in le famine districts from two to fourteen years of age aro on of Kwangi at $10 to $12 a plout. Children offer at from $3 to $30, pople having now obtained leave to sell them, as they must otherwise starve to death,
We learn that & Customs stuff for the frontier town of Szomo, in Yonnan, is to be appointed Aid, will leave Canton probably next month. Mr. Carl, at present Commissioner at Mangize will take charge at the new station and will to succeeded at Mongtze by Mr. Spinney
be without it. The case of the Tauchow and the Taiyushan mines is one in point. At the Taiyushan mines on the neighbouring Island of Lantao-the company that under took to work the mines of silver-lend there was saddled with the presence of two wo yuena, to cach of whom it was expected to pay a monthly honorarium of something liko Tha, 200, for looking on and practically exercising a close espionnage over the works. Small wonder that mining in Kwangtung has not beou successful! I
On Sunday there were seven cases of plague there mach chance of the mines in from the city and ous from Kowloon. One of Kwangsi turning out more remumerative?the patients as Mr. Skeiton, who is being treated on the Hygier. Yesterday there were There are plenty of mineral deposits, and is eason, Ryo neing from thus city, two from sne of them could, we are sure, be the harbour, one from Kowloos, and one from
Shaukiwany worked at a profit, but will the merchants! care to embark in such speculations without some very explicit guarantees that they will not be interfered with in the development of the properties? We feel confident there will be little or no respouse to the invitation of the Goventior of Kwanget. Chiness capital SHERRY-Excellent Dinner and Afforis, exceedingly shy of investment when the
Dinner Wines of very saporior Vintage.
it voice of the mandarin is heard to woo it,
PRICE LISTS, with Full Details, to be
hod on Application.
FORT ter removal should le rested a month before uso. When required for drinking at ques it should be ordered to be decasted at the Dispensary before being seat out.
All are true Keres Wings.
CLARET-Our Clarets, including the lowest priced, are guaranteed to be the genuine product of the juice of the grape and ara ant artificially made from raisins and earrents, as is generally the cass with Cheap Wines.
BEANDY-All our Benuly is guaranteed to be pare Cognac, the difference in pries
Even in soch a place as Hainan, where might be thought the official was not so much in evidence; and thern are great un developed mineral resources, there is an absence of enterprise in this direction owing to the utter want of confidence fell by the people in the officials. In the island, on one of its conte, there are valuable and ex tensive copper mines which have never yet been profitably worked. There are minca
On Saturday afternoon there was rather on alarming explosion in Bullock Lane. Some workmen were smashing shells for the purposo melting them, when one of the shells burst. and thres men were injured about the face and They were taken to the Corerament Civil Hospital, where they are datained. The splintered shell broke several wilows and one pies shot against a wall and cracked a number of bricks,
the Hon. Troseror of the Alice Memorial and Nethersole Hospitals begs to acknowledge with thinks the following donations to the
fands of the hospitals
Holiday, Wizo and Ce.... Jardine, Mathosva end Co. Chantrey Techbald
J. M. Armstro
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DAILY NEWS,""] ANTI-MISSIONARY RIOTS AT
KIANGYIN. N KLANOLIN, 12th May, 9 yuma. The Protestant Mincion premios hero were attacked by rioters today and the property looted. The missionaries are safe.
SUPREME COURT.
18th May
CRIMINAL SESSION).
BEFORE HIS HONOUR DR. CARRINGTON (CRIES JUSTICE),
A HEARTY WELCOME TO WIE LORTHY.
Graham Street about 15 dents and the caused
Ero
CORRESPONDENCE.
We do not hold ourives reponsible for the
cyniom expressed by our correspondenta.)
BANK OF CHINA AND JAPAN,
The first annual general meatfag of the. shareholders in the Bank of China and Japan, Jimited, was held on 16th April of the Can Mon Streak Heist, Mr. William Kewlok pre- riding The Chairman, in moving the niɛphon of the report, sald
The following jury tried the oaze-Moun G. A. Caldwell, A. Nair, A. Mali, C. 3, Adamson, G. A M, de Tents 3 8. Mahomed. The prices or and another man asralled in
BRITISH AND RUSSIAN NAVAL man interfered sa peace maker and as a co-
TRENGTH IN THE PAR ZASI. sequence the prisoner bit off a joint of his right
TO THE EDITOR OF THE DAILY PREM.”
When they lost met was to adopt renola and this anger. The arcused was arrested soil seat to gaol by the Magistrate for three
DEAR SIReferring to your Naval month for assaults but as the injurel man Strength in the Far East pubashed in your tips to liquidate the old book, and he thought afterwards died from the effects of the write those of the 16th instant, I vantara to send you the world sogar sa satisfactory, in the pir prisoner was charged with matslinghter,” tables and comparisons of the British and Russies, the effect of the course which was His Lordshin entioned the power, he hadsian fests in thees water, which show some decided upon on that occasion. The board had under an Ordinance to question a prisoner and different resulte from those of the naval core steadily pond the policy of judic.cum realise the Attorney General said the law was taken spondent of the Times quoted by you, notably tion of meets, and with improved values of the Indian Oodu. The Magistrate was in speed and I would be glad to know of exchange the decisney which then ax securities and invastaiente, and a higher retai also empowered to question o prisoner and he of he can point out where the difference consisted had been aterially reduced. The (the Attorney-General thought it would be in. With regard to weight of gms I ardal botter for the administration of justice if that claims an indulgence, as without an intimate all of 10s per share which was now power were more frequently exercized. When knowledge of the various marks of the guns on being collected would put the bank in postes aver the power was used the Magistrate Bad to the ships it is impossible to arrive at the, zagtsion of saveta in hand equal to its full write both question and answer on the weight, but I think you will find the figures liabilities, had the till bytstanding pepity on about right, or at any rate, as I hare treated the the shates represented, a. capital sufficient fer- grans of both fleets in the same manner, good the carrying on of business on a piving scale enough for comparison. With regard to spoed, when they were fren from the depositors.com" I have taken Brasserie 1895 Natal Annual lies and could us the reduces of the bank ax my guide. Of course it very likely the The rapid regment of deposits, 45 per cent. Times currespondent his better sources of in having already bear refunded, with the prospect formatica and it is only for the purpose of of at least a further repayment of 15 per cont. threshing out the subject in which a tresty distance, he hoped, of freedom and of brighter nokt. June, brought them within measurable general interest is taken, that I venture to
quest space in your valuable taper to publiskeen practically ter.only a short period of the prospects, The operations of the new bank had the tables and to run the risk of having my year, and with unavoidable expanses for a longer unprofessional knowledge of oval masters roughly handled by the naval correspondent Tours faithfully,
depositions.
His Lordship. The English Legislature is rufemplating altering the law as to the giving of svilenes by a prisoner A Bill 16 now before Parliament.
The Attorney-neral Yes, I was looking into that the other day at the difference there would be at the prisoner would be liable to crces-examination by counsel. The hw is'n'eid dia, she it is simply for the Judge to ask questions if he thinks fit
Hie Lordship quite agres with you that it is a very vainable power but it should be used His Lordship took his wat in Court for the with some discretion, and only where it might
Chief Justice of Hongkong really throw light upon a case, IN first time and nearly the whole of the members. The jery found the prisoner guilty, and thu of the Barnesembled to offer han e Attorney-General mentioned this previous
Among those provat in sentence passed upon the prisoner, and said h cordial welcome. the crowded court were Hon. W. M: Goodman would masto to his Excallency the Governor (Attorney General), Mr. J. J. Francis, QC, asking that the prisones, having hoon convicted of the more serious ime of manslaughter, Mr. H. Follock, Mr. Robinson, Mr. A. B. Johnson (Crown Solicitor) Mr. V. Hahonld be pardoned as far as the rest of the
söntenes in the other ouse was concerngl. Deacon, Mr. H. L. Donny, Mr. E. J. Grist, Mr. H. Holmsa, Mr. J. Hastings, Mr. K His Lordship sent the prisoner to guol for Moansey, Mr. J. Bowley, Mr. H. J. Looker, fifteen months with hard labour,
His Lordship see in this car fhal. tho Mr. Mekirney, and all the officers of the Court, whilst Hon. J. H. Stewart Lockhart (Colonial prisoner was taken to see the dead body of the Secretory) out immediately below his Lordship, decerned mau. I looked into the Ordinances, who was accompanied on the bough by Mr. 1. Int could find nothing of that kind. Are yon
aware of any provision on the subject 2 Bergombo Breitli (Acting Puisie Jauge).
As soon as his Lordship stopped on the Hench the Registrar eslal "Court and every one present stood while the usher read the formal proclamation, which nebody takus noties of, and the sons were resumed. After a short pause the Attorney-General rose, sad the Acting Puisne. Judge, the members of the bar, and the whole of the public also stood while the Attorney-General, on behalf of the bar, wel-
comed his resoner
Tho Attorney General mid-May it please
Four Forship On this the first occasion upon
which your Lordship is presiding in this Court, permit me, on behalf of bath brauches of the legal profession in this colony, to offer you
The Attorney-General-Tharo is not any. any Lord. I do not know why it was done f course it might have been in the said of the Magistrato or conia other person-I do not know whe was responsible that the list thing | to do would be to let the prisoner sun tho dead body, us that would satisfy him that it was really, the man he had injured. (k
lis Lordship bepo the police wil net do it again, us I do not think it is a convenient coness to adopt,
The Attorney-General--It is not done under English laws.
ACQUITTED.
La Ng Mai was charged with administeriog
a drug to Mai Loung Kok with intent to infare him and also with stealing a gold ring, of the value of 340,' n box of medicin, 3130 in notes, und 34 in silver.
bas murely a quistion of age and of various kinds in Kwangtung, some of death of Mr. William Portar Moore, the wall Russell, and Sir Fielding Clarke. It has fallen this case and the prosecution was conducted
vintage.
which are no doubt of great value, and even WHISTY-All our Whisky is of excellent in the small strip of territory to be included quality and of greater age than most in the proposed new limits of the colony brands in the market The ECOTOR some minerals might be discovered. At WHISKY marked "B" is universally any rate limestone is to be had there, pepular, and is pronounced by the bout which would be a bour to more than one lobal connaisseurs to be superior to any industry in the colony, if it could be other brand in the Hongkong market. secured. But unless the Central Kingdom is administered by some Foreign Empire, it is vain to think of any considerable develop ont mining, for the reasons above addticed. There are plenty of valuable mines in China, but under the existing.
We only guarantee our Wines and Spirits -to-be genuine when bought diront from as in the Colony or from our anthorised Agents at
the Coast Peris. •
administration they are practically as - accessible to private enterprise as if they were situated in sume deadly valley in
prevents the possibility of their being worked.
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His Lordship-Unless there i autory authority for it I de not think it should be the hearty congratulations upon your ap-dous. Thape the police will taku noto of that pointment to the high and responsible office of Chief Justice of Hongkong. The trai tions of the Bench have been most hancurably and worthily contained by your Lordships pro decessors. During the last fifteen years" "the Chief Justices of this colony hare bean, soodsaively, Sir George Phillippo, Sir James to my lot na Attorney-General to bid a vegret ful farewell to the last two of these Judges They wore all three men respected by all classes like, men of high and independent character, mon of great ability. The mere fact that Her Majesty had seleuled your Lordship an hour he alleged, a drugi robbed him of the Contractions d. displacement, g guns, encocosor of such men would itself hayo ben a party above mentioned, and then cataped guarantee of your possession of similar the defence was that the prosecutor gos drusk qualitications. But, indeed, the records of this particular night and as he repmivilly. your previous career fully justify the selur bat or she left him. tion Thy many and varied legal appoint-
The jury for the prisoner not gilly and she was discharged,
Many persons will learn with regret of kapwa manager of Campbell, Moore and hairdressers, which took place yesterday morn ing, Semo twelve months ago Mr. Moore was seized with a plytic stroke, from which he recovered, but cu Saturday night author seizure, which proved fatal. Mr. Moore rane ant to China between thirty and thirty Be years ago and after a fer yeara spent at Shanghai established himself in Unsiness in Hangkong. He was know to almost every one and was generally re
ported, both by those in his own sphere and by his numerous putrous. Some years agements which you have already held in other Mr. Moore took advantage of a manin which colonies ust have given you that practical then acted or floation companies to turu is a and of affairs which hadde business tuto a limitel fakilty.comearn.
mon and affairs which gandaes en mach towards the sucraint administration of
The jury in the first enso were also swarm in by Hon, W.M. Goodman Attorney General
In 1801 the prosecuter came from. Fera wills 1,000 which he hul skyet. 1 prisoner, who on 31st October, 1891, gave bi
LARCENY ANI) VORGERY BY A SERVANTI-
Tung Chock U was charged with stealing 81-77 bolcaging to Captaita Walrussa
The jury were as fellow-Gang T, ake, H. Reaves J. P. Asier,
Hohnke, J. J. Newell, and C. H. Lammert
BREFISH.
Balança ...
time Le bear, the result must be regarded an affording no sufficient indication of the probable scess of the paw institution. The balasion-zhout showed the authorised, the subscribed, and täs paid-ap capital, and they were instalments of the fatter overdue an 31st December lost amounting'
to £9,815, of which, however, they tut since repeived £2,611, The balance was owing by responsible people, and no trouble was an- ficipated in collecting it. The amber of ordinary shaves allotted had increased since lab January last From 94,208 to 05,098, and share- holders in the old bank holding 11,950 shares wero arranging to have their shares allotted, in the now bank. Indeed, these additional shares wore now on the register The Sist deposits showed a largo redaction. The repayments amounted to £516,128, nád it was anticipated that about the end of Juzia a further £170,000 wonkt he repak The balanos: then due to depisitors wild be about £450,000. Turning to Bgures the other side of the secount thair The gold securities required po `comment. süver mourition, which represented advances int China that were formerly made, bal boon cope siderably improved since the accounts were made up at the rate of 2s. 14. Hands the voutdence with which he could soak of their hssela; being suficient to meet every liability when this 'onll now being made was collected. The cash in the Bank of England at the date the soooanta, amounting to £130,781, was placed there in preparation for the payments
which were made on lat January. The shares allotted from the old bank to the new ware 91.918, and 14,375 were considered good, al though they had not yet come in. There word shareholdere representing 10,023 shares who should pay in time, although this might be a little doubtful, but there were shareholders who were had representing 32,420 shares. Unfortunately, 12,206 bares were held by Chinsen, but proceedings ware being taken and would 'bo vigorously carried on to obtain pay. mont of the call on these shares Thoy could only "trust that they might recover, and ne effort would be spared to ancomplish thin
Outsides foreigners held nhpirt 4450 linres, ste weight of guns in tona, f. machine and there wore 441 shares on which £7 15s; bare" nick-firing guns, t. torpedo tubes, 8. Ayodhad been paid in full They had bad to ogris. in knits
promise in some cases, representing 130 shares, in respect of which it was hopeless to obtain any return. As soon as they possibly could after the syner was closed the directors in tended to send a circular to overy shareholder on the register showing the position they might be in on 39th Juno nest He concluded by moving the atoptics of the ropart and accounts.
Ceutazion41 10,500 g 14 (4 ton 10 207
ton), wi 137, yf. 27, t. 7, s. 18:50, 20 Undaunted d. 5,600, g. 12 (2 22-ton 107-ton),
s. 1 g.£. 23,4, 18.1. Narcissus. 1. 5,000, g. 12 (2 22-lvu, 107-ton),
114, gf. 25 t. 4. a. 18.1 Imortalité 5,600, p 12 (222-ton, 107-lon),
w, 114, q.f..25, t. 4, s. 180)
A. S. WATSON & CO., LIMITED Sim where malaria mounts guard and lately arrived at this part, taking up quarters Univendty of St. Andrews, we cannot doubt of paying the whols of the money, be paid $8.99 Spartan.--d: 3,500, g. 8 (2 7-tow 6 407-ton), w. tion with the reconstruction Shareholde on'
THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY.
Hongkong, 9th January, 1896.
NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS.
T22
Day carota relating to the news colemas - should be addressed to. The BoxTOE.
Correspondents mest forward theirnamwandaddress with communicatione adorated to the Editor, stat
for publicatlan, but as evidence of gand faith.
Ar the annual meeting of the Chartered Bank of India, Australia, and China, the Chairman remarked that the tendency in
for banking accommodation. For the mo ient, however, that tendency achins to have
Mr. David McLean secondo the motion. In reply to Mr. Fleming. the chudaion said it would be well to defer anything "connected Colas. 100, g. 8 (2 7-tos 02.07-ton), w.with the future of the kank until they had made
26, q.. 13, t. 4, x. 12.75
greater progress in the liquidation of the old Pied: 0,600, g: 8-12 7-ton 6.207-ion, institution. About €1,500 of the law sberger
196, yf. 13, 4. 4, & 1976
had been paid for stamps and duties in connec
the London registor representing about 75,000 shares Lind msk their obligations fully, and there pay would is obliged to pay. It was impossib was little doubt that every ban who was able to
for him to give any ides of the moact that would be gosd in connection with the shares held in China. Tho loss in archange on funds realised, to which reference Ead been made, was money at a different rate of exchange from that
the East. It would not, ba' possible to redo ca
The N. C. Daily Nera of the 15th Alay says:-justice. When we bear in mind that not only are you a Companion of the Most Distinguished On the Haean, lich errived ut Shanghai from Order of St. Michael and St. George, but tint
Hon. W. B. Good Attorney Gengard 80, 19 (200-ton 10 z-ton), w
Tb. qf. 25. 1. 4, s. 29.5 the north on Monday, was Priess Min of Korea Sho is the wife of the Korous Prince Miu you have had the hanoracy law degree of prosented and the prisoner was nodefunded.
Doctor conferred apen yon both, by the Eng
The defendant was presentors. No, boy lived at Hongkong for many years and was lish University of Durham and by the Scotch was given mousy in March, 1995,
puy-the compradore's bill of 52450, but instead at the Hotel des Colonies. It is interesting to the valuable character of your past gervices,
at that this is the fret Korean lady of high and we venture to trast that in the fehuse your on account and pocketed the difference rank who has left her country. Her Highness career will be as useful and as valuable as it has
The jury return a verdict of guilty and the pri is accompanied by Mrs. Wu Listung of been in the past. In conclusion allow me once $14.30 belonging to Captain Wainui att also anor was thereupon furtheriadiotud for stealing more to congratulate your Lordship up with forging a receipt with intent to defraud. Chemulpa (wife of a Chinees employe of the Korean Customs), who acts as Interpreter, or,
your appointment, as she has boca tormed, Private Soerotary to
•His Tordship, je mply, said Mr. Attorney-
Prisoner was given tony to pay the compra dora's bill for January, 1895. Ho stole the money. Her Highness, tad also by one of the Princess's Coners and members of the Bar, I am very
and forged a receipt. He told the police he meet her husband who has been absent from-have-tendered the congratulations of yourself- Jeme for over nine yours for political raisons.
and the other members of the Bar on my
the same a giving his own naine.
The juy found the prisoner guilty on thedo appointment to the distinguished office of Chief the reponsible and artduong nuture of the und Thursday, at ten o'clock.
20. g. 19, t: 1.8.19.75 Rainbow-2, 8,600, g, 8 (37-ton $2.07-top), w, Archer 1770, 1, 0 (0%).foo), w. 27, qf. 11,
6, q.f., 13, t. 4, 19.75
18,6 16.5.2 Porpoise.--d. 1,770, g. & (6 43 los),, w. 27, q.f.
11, t. 3; b. 16.5.. Dupled. 1,140, g. 8 (5 in.), w, 14, gf. 8, c. 14.
4.13.23.
the Further East was towards lower rates brothers: The Princess hus evidently some to grateful to you for the kind way in which you thought that giving the compradore's name mas Renovel. d 775μg & (b 1.05 tou), w bff the old low connoofed with resitting home
It is reported in nativo quarters that the
il litters for publication should in 'voritten on one been arrested, and the rates of interest wholesale anuggling of arms into Chins from Justice of Hongkong. I or very ensible of two charges also, and sentence was postponed 'gay.l: 775, g. 6 j6 105-ton), w. 6), v£. 4, | at which it had been unfortunately placed in
Telephone No. 14
The Daily Press.
HONGKONG, MAY 19th, 1896.
always been, fascinating. There are so many
all being rev up extorting I look
4HAMPIONS
* THE GOVERNDE URILIQIBES, A
the expense of unaagement very much during
Plover d. 775, g-6 (6 1,06-tor), m. 6). f. 4,
13.2.
the present your. but they had a prospect of
4,
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4
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B. 11,80,
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RUSSIAN-
6-in.), w. 216, q.f. 24, 1.6, a 118
10 6-in), v. 147, q.£. 20, t. 4, 16.7... Admiral Korniloff d: 6,000. g. 16. (2 85, 14
6-in.). w. 88.q1, 17, 4. 6, 8 17.5. Pamint Anova-d: 6.000 g. 16 (2.9-in., 14
26-án.), v. 28, q.f. 17, £ 3. » 188 · Burik. 10,9253 25 (4 8-in. 16 8-ja.
Ur-in), w 109, q.t. 18, t. 6, n. 18........
cod posibly do so,
The mostion was the adopted.
On the nation of the Chairman, seconded by Mr. H. D. Stewart, Mr. Adolf von André and Mr. Egbert Iveson were go-elected directors:
Mr. S. Gillian proposed the election of Messrs. Turquand Yongs Co. as auditors, which. buing seconded, was carried, and the proceedings formiunted.
THE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA, ÂND CHINA,
lie at their fout. The Chinese have been the in connection with new industrial on they were to abstain from plander they would valuable that good relations should exist be take about his profession. America has pro Kroiser.d. 1,542, g. (6-in.), w. §. q.i. 12, which made its apparanes for the first tica-
aud Crioutal Sienui Navigation Company, was
-13;
· 50, q.£. 11. £ 2, &. 14 Sivontoh. 960, g. 2 (1-9-in. 1 6in), w, 20,
11, s. 12.5. Bobred, 950; g. 2 (1 9-in, 1 thin). w. 20, £,
11, 6-12, Gregastely d. 1,499, g. 2(19-in. 1 i.).
20. q.f..10, 1.2, s. 15 Gaidamak (torpedo gun-vessel) 500 qfy,
elite of the paper vily.
anonymously dramatisations that hasauling in the native market at Shanghai | Macao, which has been going on by junk for duties of that oflico and I et eis sensible of have of late been exceptionally bigh. The the past year or 20, continang as briskly as thugs from my knowledge of the favs that my
Redpole-1. 805, g. 6 (6 1,0i-tou), w. O, qf. already appeared in other papers will be inserted.
Ster. One of the causes is said to he that in predecessore for some fine have been on of THE LAWN TENNIS TORNAMENT Battler 715. g. 6 (605-ton, 6,
13.7. fact seems to be, that the plethora of money the present condition of the country gry distinguished ability and high character; but Galers for a copies of Dale. Füzes te bewhich prevailed some time ago has been village of any consequence, if it wishes feci while I apprehoud that I shall not attain the sant before 11 non day of publication. After that relieved by the denial which has arisen inserity against being raided by the high standard reached by these gliomen, hour the supply is limited. Only Supplied for Ceaconnection with the establishment of indur tions in all directions, ires some thirty you gentlemen of the Bur every assist Jarge armed gangs now emitting dopreda-1 yet feel that I hall derive from Telegraphic Address Press--A,B,J. Cola,
Yesterday afternoon the match for the chain- Plea
trial enterprises Shanghai.-Dering the or forty rides for its defence. It is soleasance in the performance of those difficult
hamant attracted a 'ge number of spectators, 5. 1180. long period of depression which existed, the to appeal to the offerte in connection duties, sid not only from the greatdomen of the pionship in the Hongkong lawn tumis tous Swiftd 700, g. 2 (2 45-tm m.), w 3 q£ 8, banke, in order to place themselves in a post-secretion bulur containing Bar but from all the officers of the Court. including His Excellency the Governor and Firebrand d. 45, g. 4, 19, qf. 2.10.17. to the officers of the Court to many Inties. The players were Percival and Eak.. 363, g. $ (64 pr. M. L.), w. 101, 1.2, tion to meet any emergency, restricted credits many dollars as possible out of the people in stain me the performance of those dubies Firth and after a wel contested match is and give attention to getting their funds in the shape of suce la mother. The people and I need not cay I rely upon the nesistance of former, iron by L-6, 6-2, 7-5, 6-6, 6-4,
Tweck-d. 383, g. 3. (54 pz. M. L.), », 10] q.f. have consequently to rely on their own resurs my brother Judge. - Soon after Lavas called to
2.5. 8. At the conclusion of the final His Biscuit d. 2750 g, 4 (12 ton ML), 48, as liquid a state as possible. The result was for their defence if they do not wish to have the Bar, a long time aga I heard that the Bar the Governor suid--Lalles sud gentlemen, I 179, 8.8 THE prospects of mining in China have that when the depression passed these institke village pawnshop, sacked, and the well-to-do of Hongkong hold a very high position amongst have been asked to disributó the prince thie
tutions were loft with their treasuries, aver residents compelled, andur threat of being killed the Bars of the British colonies. That reputa afternoon and it is with vary great pleasuru Teted, 64,718, g. 162, w, 9251, qf. 270, t. to deliver up any treasure they possess. But tion, as far as I know, has remained with it that I do so. I shoult like to say a low words
The ordinary general meeting of the share eich mineral deposits in the vast area Howing with ready enah, for which at the io facilities the legitimante purchasers of arms up to the present time, and from what I about the tournamont, I must say, that theihai I 8,400. g. 14 (2124.9; 8olders of the Chartered Bath of alia, for their own defence fial for sanggling thom bare sa of the gentlemen of the Hararerage pay was very ranch inferior to what it moment there seemed to be no employment, comprised within the limits of the Eighteen The rate of interest vis accordingly reduced availed of by the landoring section, who are ambers, yet I fully beliare they will always There have never been to many “reckottings". Admiral Naskinoff 7,782, g. 768 Paterson presiding. The Chairman, in moying into the country are unfortunately equally although they are not numerous in point of has been during the list twe or dres yours.
Australia, and China was held on 15th April xf the Cannon Street Hotel, Mr. William provinces and Manchurin that it has ever from seven to six per cent. to stimulate probably still more alert in the matter. Both sustain that high reputation they have gained and so many inuficient volleys as on this quen seungin tarvel to Westerns that and ant for a time it was believed that parties are willing to pay a good price for a good in the past. For ny part I attach great sion, and nobody has come up to the forur that
the adoption of the potate the divid
They were able to maintain divided at weapon. The marauders, who are associated in importance to the utilitarian peoplo like the Chinese, who
fant at the colony used to be shown by Dr. Mendon and Mr. military uplo inde deles to other this would soon he followed by a further gangs of two sad three bandred sach, hure in a being possesed of a strong and independent Pinskuey, Infibed, the only remarkable feature
the rat, of 5 per veut. fus fatial audition months, besides making substantial countries to search for guld, should have reduction. The general rise in the value number of cesses that bass lately pourred been Bar, I think it is very valuable indeed in the boat to tournament has been, the escolleut
to the reserve fund, which now mounted to of stocks, the ware Floral credit offered, armed will repeating carbines, Thons armed adininistration of justice that such a state of play of The Atkinson (Applause. He is a
50,000. There was ozie item in the noconuta systematically neglected the treasures that
Sung-of thiores may yet combine under out things should prevail and I think it is also vory Safe as a ohuret and sees to have made a mis
IT money trong leader to get the Government. and, especially, the demand for
tween the Bench and the Bar, and I need not thed a calebrity' who was called “ Stonewall"
"namely, the amount deposited as 6. reserva most successful tin miners in the Malay po-
not want fur support and a strong following are you that nothing will be wanting oun Jacksuit, anal, I think we shall have to apply Dimitri Dousko-, 5,903, g. 14 ( 8-in. 10sgainst die bank's note lost their moot ninsula and in both California and Australia terprises at Shanghai, have, however, from the mercantile classes.
part to maintain that uscemanty good fooling. that epithetto, De Atkinson and cuÍI 4.7-iu.), w. 25. q.f. 13. t. 4, s. 16.5.
ing twelve months ago be arplained the terms they showed themselves as susceptible to the relieved the Inks of their surplus funds,
The not rear India, no of the six large On my vids I wish you every succos in your him.Stonewall Atkinson (Applause, and Koreet.d. 128, g. 3 (28-in, 1 Bin), v. 30, of their amendoi charter regalred that the third
q.f. 6, s. 13.5 profession and I hope I shall always find the laughter.) The Championship has been won
part of the limit fixed for their note ari sacra fames as their Caucasian brothers,
1and; instead of a farther reduction in the vessels under construction for the PeninsularBar sustaining its very high reputation. Inky Mr. Percival afters very serero, ight, and Mandjour.-. 1,224 g, 3 (28-in. 1 in), w. circulation should be deposited in cash, ar socn- rities with the local Governmeals or with the while they exhibited far more patience in rats of interest taking place in the near the quest, content to fossick on the ground future, it seems more probable that the launched out April from the yard of Messrelion, Attorney-General, I tako tu acces tras no doubt due to the instructions Caird and Co.. Cronok. She is the largest advantage of the opportunity of wishing you a I gave him at Government Houso wir be
Bank of Bagland as a special protection to the holders of their notes Thoenme terms had been acted as my AD.C. (Applausn.): 1 nongrat deserted by the Idier. Hardships and tringency which has lately made itself felt steamer yet built for that company, her dimen- very happy holiday
JUETIAN ETCUSED.
late him upon winning the prize,
imposed upon other lauks whose clarters had ex- in the native money market may be reflected,sions being-gth, 300 ft. breadth, 54 ft.
spired and required amewing during recent years, dangers are cheerfully braved by the Chinese miners, who will toil on for a very the foreign market, though not to the depth, 37.6 ft) and gris tonnage, 8,000 teship whether you can see your way to excuse
Her Majesty's Government having laid down The India will be driven by shigle sorow triple ex-
the principle that such a provision was necessary stender reward, allured by the pleasing extent, probably, of necessitating any in-pansion ongins of 11,000 horse power, but the
in the interest of the pablir and use of the Gov- ernment. There was, therefore, nothing populer seerialuty of the chase, the possibilities that cresc in the rate of interest. The banks distribution of power and smoothness of work- the four cylinder tanilem by pi. She will carry appeal to the gambling spirit innate in the would be lot to take any step in that in wil bere by uploying engines of
to their bark in the arrangement: There was nothing otherwise worthy of particular romars me. But while the Chinese miner will direction as long as they euli ave it, for 500 saloon passengers, the accommodation for whout is of a very superior character. The wood
respecting the figures submitted, which testifie only to the steady progroes of the bank. They Enzard much arid, endure great privations on a previous occasion when interest was,
panelling and carving of salcons and other
could not, however, shut their aps to the foot public apartments have been designed by
that they had to noutoud with increased and very in pursuit of fortune on the gold field or in reduced and then rod again the conse other mining enterprise, knowing that be quences or the stock market were: lament. T. E. Cellent and executed by eminent be a great inconvenience to the public. AM there is a fall panel of common jurors 1 trust
strong competition, both in India and Chine, decor.The ceilings of the saloon. library.
which had already tended, and mutil fur may reapply seanty reward, but
music, and making rooms, &c, will be Lighly your Lordship will see your way to excaso Mr.
her tend, towards reduced margins in exchange buoyed up by the hope of striking some
operations, to which they had to look for the decorator, spesial fochure of the latter being Craddock's attendance. The P. Optoamer Formose, from Chins, the fifteen panels, which are painted by Mr-forward and said-An application has been mado for Blay will be found below. Mr. atay's more
His Lordship asked Mr. Craddock to stand
The result of the play for the Captain's Cup
Frenter part of their profits, Whon be ad prize, yet he is why of such risks in his arrived at Londnu en the morning of the 16th Frank 8. Marray, and reprosont all the different
ressed them six months ago ho referred owa country because he knows that the inst.
aspects of the day, such as, dawn, sunries, by the Attorney General for your roleuse rois daserring of goat rates, the rough state of SPORTING INFORMATION WANTED, in the fact that they had lowered the argas eyed official would be ever on the Telegraphic connušcation between Bolina/ twilight, evening, &a. The state rooms on the attendance, and the General 'Agent of the Com The green making straight putting a matter
pany has also written to the Deputy Rugistrer pruneando, spar, and masin docks are exception watch to rob him of his hard won earnings. and Mania hza koen interrupted by typhonally large suck very, and well-supplied with on the subject beliers you are rolls of considerable difficulty. There were a large uumber of entries for both events, the Pool in For this reason he has always been indif sinon Sunday morning.
every convenience and comfort. The ship is, of wanted during the next few days by the Com particular filing well. This Pool vus instituted ferent to this industry in his own country,
course fitted throughout with the slootric light, pany which you serve
this month instead of a Shape do it allow It is notified that the Mille Chanaël Buoy, and thora are a large number of solid marble, even on the rare occasions and in the Hinn Straits, which alsuppeared in Jounes bathe, fitted ap with appliances for doubo,
His Lordship I think it was said that twyers to try their luck more than once. One gallant member of the Clab invested us less thazi
•limited areas in which it has been sanctioned last, will not be replaced.
spray, and other baths. The arrangements other employes are abeant P
M. CraddockTos, they are.
4 in his attempts to win it. By the way the working mange nie of the most perfoet by the Government. The great objection
Is Lordelup--I think, "Mr. Attorney during this meeting racord for 3 holes has antortained to mining pursuits by the Chinese raisioner of Custotax at Lungohow and Mr.plict by Mors, die We Are built understanding that if the number of jurors is quintados na Professor of certain subjects Me. H. B. More has bean appointed Com- practor. The hydraulic cranes, &, che sur General, wa might relosse Mr. Craddock on the be made, seringatiemen, who shall be
nazole, but who is known to some of hir a Government in the net arose oblidly from Smollett Campbell at Agg.
and Co. Elewisk-on-Tyne. The India is
vinilar links to the Caledonia (belonging to short he will be sent for. the belief proljably the result of dome
The Attorney Gemonal-As your Lordship of military abur, taking $1 strokes this Mr. J. J. Francis, will
the same company), but she is larger than that
wonderful soory incluing an 18 at the 7th hole. expatience in femotor times that the ex-ndreas under that off the Navy League vessel. She will run on the Ludio and Chins pleases AON MASE
and a 25 at the 9th. mail lines of the P. ad O. Co., where it is anti- ployment begot a spirit of lawlesmess and at the City Hall on Friday afternoon sex.
CAPTAIN'S CUP. Cinated she will become a most popular steamer,
Mr. C. W. May rowdy ism among the miners, making them
44.99 16: 77 Owing to the delicato utato of both of Mr. The China, auther of the four sister slips now
Lt. Col. The O'Gorman 105 24 81 diillcult to control, and constituting a danger Bruce, Hart he leaves fur home with Mrs. building, will be launched from Mesera Harland
Major Thomas
100 18 8 and Wolff's yard at Telfast on 13th Jane.
Mr. C. I. Grace Mr. A. S. Azton
806 84 Mr. G. Stewar Mr. G. E. Hany Dr. Bill MF. U. A. Trins Mr. H. W. Slalo Mr. FW. Maitland
alife.
to the maintenance of good order among Hart, by the Kurtarake.-N. G. Daily Nerys, them; that the pursuitof this calling tended
At thự Foking ricas Mr. B. A. Sampoo,
to render the pupulace less contented, drew of Shanghai, out of fourteen erants, in two vi large numbers from agricultural work over which he probably did not start, had ten regarded as the mainstay of the country and winning mounts,
swdle the maks of the banditti; who were, The routile alusses at Wnshow are, moʻ rendy to prey upon the successfully ffidus hear, expressing a desire to learn English trious. Hence, as the mandarins dislikedaich they recognise as the international trouble, they were prepared to sacrificegnago of trade. possible gains to certain enjoyment of order. and freedom frir riotous outbreaks.
1
The drain of bullien necessitated by the payment of the war indemnity to Japan,
The Courrier do Sulgon anys the French gradeer Forfait, which recently left for Emmon, has received orders to stop at one of the ports of the Bad Ees to join the Indian Ope squadron.
LATEST TELEGRAM
[FROM THE "COMERCIO,”] THE CROPS IN SPAIN.
MADEID, 6th May. Ratus having fallon geneally throughout the Forinus it is probable that one third of the whoat crop will be gerad.
THE OPENING OF THE CORTES TEE SPEECH FROM THE THROND, Bioer 11th Biny.
d
The Chambers were opened today. The Quees Regent read the speech from the Throno.
His Excellenuy then distributed the prizes to the following successful compatitors:-
Championship-C. V Purcival. Double HaudleapCaptain Dyson and S. E. Hollend
to Dim an
The Attorney-General-May I ask your Lord- one of the common jurymen, Mr. Craddock He has important duties in connection with the
at the pron time, jurt whm a steamer is Canadian Pasife lice, and it so happens that
A Class Single Handicap-Dr. Atkamer. about to be dispatched a very crowded steamer [B" Clays Single Handicap--R. L. Belilies.
mariner superintendent and the the
Professional Pairs Dr. Atkinson and Vasduik torpedo gun-verse))-d. 500, 41, 0, freight clerk nro bath absent, und if Sorcombe Smith,
Mr. Craddock is away also thero will no doubt
Bir. CraddockYja my Lord..
THE
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The Attorney-General-I have suother ap plication to make to your Lordship. There is a case of incendiarie-a charge of arou, and a
spocial jury bag boon empanelled. The question. ts, which is the most convenient day to take the case. I have communicated with the consel who appears for the defence, and also with my lesrood friend Mr. Francis, who appears with the Attorney-General for the proscention, and if it will suit your Eoriahip to take the anse on Thursday morning at 10.30, that : 1 be a cou- His Lordship fixed the hearing of the case venient time for ali partion. for Thursday at 10.80 and said the special jurors wonid' released until then..
MANSLAUGHTER,
Chong Chang was charged with the man- alaughter of Me Sam Tang
Hon. W. M. Goodman (Attorney-Gouerst) prosecuted, and the prisoner, who was un- defended, pleaded not guilty.
HONGKONG GOLF CLUB,
Гула
101 15 36' 10415 69
110 1892 110 1899
No returns from several others. TOOL
Mr. C. V. May Major Thomea Mr. CA Tem 3. C. H. Graco Mr. G. Stewart Mr. C. E. Humo DJ Bell
93 18 77
Zakiayak, 120, g. 6(in), w. 5, f. 15
B. 14.
Sunguri (torpedo boat). —. 14, f. 20. Ussuri (tarpisto-host). d. 140, q.7. k, u. 22, Olvajay d 1,430. g. 2 (1 Dis. 1.6-in.), w, 20,
gf. 9, 2.x. 15, Totul-155,407, g. 121, w. 896, gif, 200,
8, 16.31
TO THE EDITOR OF THE DAILY PRESS
39,
rate of interest upon their fat deposita in this, ountry. The reduction had been Sir-Being a new arrival in this colony successfully offented, and the saring in interest all kot ostetals obliged to any rooms of had been very gulmiderable. On the other hand, your paper who can give me the following in there was ample svidenco before them, that formation the tendency at all events in the Further
Are there real tigers in China or are thy East, where, the orchange were still depen uparis or panthers? If the former, are they dont on the Juctuations in the price of ne large and as well marked is the Indica speics Bilsor-was forends louror rates for bank
found and the nature of the places they habit busines, was never better than it use at the ing socommodation. The portion of tho and are they as forcoins FIND&
-What parts of China are thot to be bask, ou the whole, in regard to their ordinary and are there nina-oktors among them present time."
3.-Do wild pig urist in Chios; and what parts to be found are they largo; and do toy resemble the Indian wild yig P
In informed that sportemen usually use exprass rifas for- dangerous game shooting any informant call not describe what an "expross," rifle is; therfore, I shall be grate fal fer some information regarding it; and what would be about the price of a good onek J, Howard Gwythor should coed him in. I porssas, tlivos American rifles, but I am told that positoin. they are not saticiently powerful for figere and wild bour
Thanking you for spass in your popular paper--I, mn, ko,,"
NEW COMER Hongkong, 18th May, 1897
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Mr. E. Larita, seconded the motion, whichi was carried unanimously and the dividend, inaking 3 par cent for the year, was approved, Mr. William Peterson was re-elected a dlrostor, and announced his intention of resigning the position of obairman, which be had occupied for twenty-one years, and stated that his col longties had nonessed in his proposal that Mr.
very hearty voto of thanks was passed to Mr, Paterson for his past services to the bank, and a suggestion was made that the share- holders should present kiar with tosiluomini,
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viking" ship recently discovered in East Prussia is estimated to be 1.000 years old, and appears to be of the same type as those that married the Normans to England, It is sbönt forty foot long, and comparatively well preservell, i ciester..
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