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ed. But even assuming that Meribel Bo individually represented pencefal Inten tions, he was not allowed a fice mod, but bad to consult the views of the Viceroy of Canton, whose duplicity in conection with the transfer of Hongkong's Now Torri- tory will not readily be forgotton, and who
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DAILY PREBS" SERVICE. THE FOOCHOW RACES.
THIRD DAY.
Foocnow, 18th December. The following are the revolta of today's DORSET CHALLENUA Cur–Siriùs, Club Car-Flyaway;
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LONDON, 12th Decsember.
THE GERMAN NAVY.
THE NAVY INCREASE BILL. The Bill to doable the German Navy hea been introduced in the Baiskutag.
FRENCII DESIGNS ON HAINAN.
ALLEGED 'MOBILIZATION IN TONKIN.
SOUTH AFRIDAN WAK. “BAILORS" AND SOLDIERS' FAMILIES" T*" The Unforsigued begs to acknowledge with thanks recull of the following ambeoriptions to the above Fund.
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The Simla and Drake (1) Gustio sailed witla over 2,0 troopa from Boathampton on Friday. Preparations also for the Sixth Division have now bose completed.
The Division includes the 2nd Battalion East Kents; the 2nd Battalion Bedfordshires; the 888.901.83let Ratletion Royal Irish; the 1st Battalion West Ridings; the lat Battalion Oxfordshires; and possibly the 2nd Battalion Limosinakiem,
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It is alleged that mobilisation is taking plece Hew Viatoria Hotel
ateamers on the inland waters." We know appears to have pursued the same dishonest of no mention in that concession which and sucical policy in the case of Kwang- confine the trade to passengers only.ahanwan. Arused attacks have been made on We know of a restriction imposed by Sir tho Froncli fozone, French officors have boon ROBERT HART which nullites the whole brutally murdered and mutilated, and the concession and renders it worthless, and we French Government have thus been supplied should strongly recommend our local Cham with good greund for preferring a heavy bar of Commerce to join with the Shanghai claim for satisfection. Possibly that claim Chamber and represent the true facts of the way take the form of a demand for the ease to the London Chamber. That the last cession of Haison. The expediency of annex- vämed Chamber is willing to do something ing that foland has often been discussed by is amply proved by their actions in the past, French publicists, and no doubt the Colonial and the recent telegram in connection with Expansionists will do their best to take Tariff revision shows that at least some advantage of the present occasion. But the members of it are willing to insist on a quid question arises, what will other Powers have pre que before making any concession to to my to auch annexation! The colonial poliey of France has hitherto been entirely China.
Money is the root of all evil, mys the old selfish, its main characteristic being a desire proverb. In this case it can be, and must to exolada all other nationalities from the be, made the root of all good. China's enjoyment of any commercial opportunities ünondial difficulties are the lever which the in Franch territory. Many Frenelimen dis British Government must use in conjuncpprove of that policy and suyocate the in Tonkin, the objective bejog Hairan. Lion with other nations if they are willing, Principle of equal commercial privileges for without them if they are not to lift the all which has been consistently followed, and load of officialdom which baare upon and with conspicuous success, by Great Britain, crusbos the life out of one of the greatest and which is huing imitated by the Gar- markets for British goods in the worlds at Kinochau nod by the Russians at Sir ROBERT HART has sown the good rood, Talionyan. M. DELUASSE, the French For- and the sapling which is gradually lifting eign Minister, the other day procinized the its boad higher from the nazione soil in adhesion of France herself to the principle which it first, took its roots must be care of the open door, and if there be any truth fully nurtured. It is not enough that it in the report that France has designs upon should be allowed to straggle against the Haioan she will have an opportunity of rank weeds with which it is surrounded and putting her now found faith into practice. Indeed, she will find it necessary to do so, have its growth stunted and retarded in con- for other Towers, while they might not oppose the annexation itself, will ask for sequince. The pruning hand of the gar dener must be called in and the tres par guarantees that there shall be no restriction atod from the wheat. To drop the language of existing trading rights and opportunities, of metaphor, a financial adviser, or, in view if France rally believes in the open door of international jeslousy, an advisory board, on its own merite she might at once put must be formed, and paid out of the revenue her faith into practice by abolishing the differential tariff now in fates in Tonkin and Cochia-Chìm,
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This afternoon on the Happy Valley the match with the Royal Welsh Fusiliere under Hergkong fontball Clab will play a return Rugby rule. The Club will play in white. Kick-off at a quarter past four.
The annual meeting of the Hoogkong Church Missionary Association will be held on Friday, the 13th instant, at St. Paul's College, ot. 5.30 p.m. The meeting is not restricted to members of the Association, but a cordial invitation is extended to all interested in mission work.
The programme of the concert to be given aid of the Kowloon Institute and Star Coffee Huss on Saturday will be found in our adver- more attractive programme is presented, and timant clams to-day. It is seldom that a the concert will go doubt be largely attended.
THE WAR.
COMMUNICATIONS IN CAPE COLONY THREATENED, The communications of the central delum are threatened.
THE RELIET OF LADYEMITA. Preparations for the relief of the Ladysmith ars silll proowding.
LORD METHUEN'S MOVEMENTS, Lord Methuen bombarded the enamy, whom
Spefontein is apparently only Nightly bald. he found roasted castrariis,
THE BEITIH LOSSES. The Warminster, Gamita valinades the Erl. tish Josses ap to the present at 508 Filled, 2,027 wounded, and 1,677 taken prisoners,
REUTER'S SERVICE.
Loudon 11th December.
THE DEFEAT AT STORMBERG. General Gatoore had apparently a force of 4,000, and lost one gan.
The column, which was fobing four shresat, was surprised, at daybreak by ▪ bot Boer Arena je
There was no confusion and General Gaincre and the officers coolly brought the men into action and a hot battle was soon raging.
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REVIVAL OF RUSSIAN CLAIMS.
AT HANKOWA
We learn that, doubtless taking advantago of England's pressing: engagements in South Africa, the Russian Government, through its Comani M. Vahovitch, has revived its claim to Hesare. Jarlins; Matheson's land of Hankow, and local relations between the British and Russians are once moro suming strained appearances. We are giren to understand that the Russian Cousal olaims that the question of the disputed ownership of land has been decided in favour of bis Government and that Jardines have ne right to the land. But neither the Bri. dah Coneal for Jardines have any information on the anbject-China Gssette:
ATTEMPTED ANSAULT ON THE
GERMAN MINISTER TOY:
JAPAN,
The British Artillery occupied a position on
About three lock on the afternoon 30th all Kopje, and the infantry, gallantly diam. November, says the Japan Herald, Count vou boring up the enemy's position in skirmishing Leyden, the German Minister, was doosuding order under a galling fire, en roaching, the top the Kinokani-anks in Kojimachi, Tokyo, in bir seemingly a sorki, aged 30 so, who had coma from the direction of the Akasaka found themelves the centre of the enemy's renowe, scoming, 10 ore Palace saidanly approached the carrings and from three quarters.
tried to suit the Minister, who, however, escaped the threatened danger, as the driver whipped ap the horses, leaving the assailant behind. Soon afterwards policeman came in Flow, but too late to arrest the nemilsut.
come. Any attempts such na are now being made to organize provincial taxation farma in opposition to Imperial revenue collections must be put down with astern hand and the [88 originators of the movement severely desit with. We have tinkered long enough. · It' is now time for our Government to be up and doing, and in a measure their band must be forced by means of power which Bias dormant in the people-the power of representation in parliament. It lies with the merchants of this port to take no small share in bringing that about. They are, many of them, connected with--and, in cases, branobes of powerful houses at home. Theno merchants must use their inenge everything very salisfactory, all machinery Radcliffe. nad 206 men missing.
UNIT COMPARE ing to the nous comes Correspondantenuat forord Shername and address sexth communications addressed to the Basler, 12
All lotions for publication should be written on one No anonymously paed communications that have already appeared in other papers will be inserted.
Urdera for exirs wys of Dans Pass should be samt hafore 11 am on day of publication. After that hour the supply is imitach. Only plied for Jash Tierhit Adres PARES-4.8.0. Jade.
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The Santy
Hoxagora, December 14th, 1899, Mr. GARDNER in his address to the Lou- don Chamber of Commerce on the 26th October said so many things that are true
how fallacious that idea is. The Hoppy under whose control these stations come
The General Agents of the Jainbu Mining and Trading Co, Limited, Singapore, have re- seived the following telegram from Jeloba, dated fith inst Permanent rushing (rith prevent water supply started this morning, working well,"
·The casualties were :"
Trish Ridos--Colonel Eager, Major Baton, Captains Bell and Kelly, and Lieptouants Stephens, Stone, and Maguard wounded, and Captain Weir and Lients. Christie and Rodney minting, twelcs-men wounded, and 290 missing,
The Northumberlands-Kajer Stevens, Cap- tains Flotober, Morley, Lients: Wake, Coulson,
7th Battery Mar Feroitar wounded The troops had thirty hour hand work before roking Holtana.
SERIOUS FIRE IN JERVOIS STREET:
$26,000 DAMAGES.
At about half-past six yesterday morning fro broke out on the ground Hope of No. 76 Jervois Street, which, together with the first flour, is occupixl af 6 pisos goods shop by the At the cmateur performances at Shanghai, W. Hing Firm. The second Boor is used for wher
the competition for the best sents the same perpess and is rented by Young Lok is aan, the seats are put up to auction. On alarm being given the Fire Brigade, ander At the sale of seste for the performatics the command of Captia Superintendent May, of Les Cloches de Cornerille," we road, sa appeared on the scene without loss of time. much us $34 was paid for box H. $83 for Thay savceeded in proventing the Bre from bux D.. 83 for box B, and up to $16.50 for spreading to the adjoining badings, but No dress circle soala. This system kus net hitherto 76 was completely gutted, The damage on the commended itself in Hongkong, but it might ground and first lidors id estimated at $23,000. perhaps be adopted with advantage in the case which is covered by intrance in the Hola of the forthcoming entertainment on behalf of Insurance Company The damage on the the Patriotic Fund, as it would no doubt in-newoud face in whim fod 1068.00 hebin a crease the receipts by several thousand dollars covered by insumos long (Ingatanod
Company).. Mr. Chamberlain, says a home paper, has
A MISSING HONGKONG LAUNCH.
SUPPOSED TOCHAVE BEEN KIUREN -ZZABIRATES.
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Orders have boon recaívod et Aldershot for the immediato mobilisation of another Brigađa Division of Royal Horsa Artillery, Colonel Rockefart will command, and the batteries will bo T. and U of the ERA. This immediately Rallowed the special order of Thursday last, whish.ambodied eight Battalions of Militia,
It isnotable that the lat Butelion Yorkshires, including 600 Reservista, arrived at Akbrahot on Friday, the 17th inst, wore there armed and equipped, received khaki clothing, and arrived of Southampton bur Friday, the 24th, ready fuc embarkation, all within a week.
INSPECTION OF TER GRENADIER ODARDS AT THE QUKIH,
London, 29th November.
The Queen to-day Inspected the 1st Battalion
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Mongkong, 18th December, 1839.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION,
No. 678.
of the Grenadier Guards, at Windtor: Addres-THE following Farticulars of Bale of sing the Coloss, Hur Mains unprored beeTHE WEFT TUBLIC AUG. admiration at the splendid conduct of the FION, to be held at the Offices of the Guards Brigade in South Africa, and her deep Pablic Works Department, on MONDAY,
the 15th day of DECEMBER, 18099, at regret at the losses they had suffered...
The Quson afterwards visited the wives and
are published for general information. families of 6se men who have gone to the front By Command. sad expressed her sympathy with them,'
FOLITICAL SPOOKIES.
London, th November. Mc Balfour, speaking at Dewsbury, said he was convinced the Transvaal war was not a dos- paising straggle for liberty by the Boers, but a bo bid for ompirs. He praised our troops, and especially the Natshians, and foretold an ern of peace and prosperity.
London, 30th November,
Mr. Chamberlain, speaking at Leicester, said the Loyalists of Natal and the Caps will regued no selation in that quarter darable which does not provide beyond doubt for the suprewacy of the British fing.
GOOD WORK OF THE INDIAN, SONTINGENT,
London, 29 November. A Major General, writing to the Times, xfilms that the Indian contingent arriving in the nink of time was the means under God of Baving in. Natal:
THE FIRING ON A 311G OF TAUCZ
EXPLAINED.
.
-London, 2016 Nuvember.
Sir Geo. White her menopted General Jon- bert's explanation about ring siter a flag of
00.
ENTERTAINMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE BELIHE ISDN.
London 29th November. Some of the ladies among the Jenders of Beclety in London are organising an exhibition of the costliest curios, the price of admission going to the Imperial War Find.
The American Indies in Londen, arv alev er: ganising an entertainment at the Hotel Dooil ou Monday, on behalf of the Maine hospital ship. The Prince of Wales has secured fable and the Lansdowries, the Chamberkins, the Choater, and the Kiplings are also expected to
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A special fund is proposed for the benefit of ADVERTOKE WITH A FRENCH STEANER, families of the Netal and Indion contingents, London, 18th November,
J. H. STEWART LOCKHART,
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Hongkong, 2nd December, 1891.
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An exciting scene oscurred about seventy mile east of Dalagos Bay yesterday I MED Magicians, which is engaged partalling the East African watɔre with a view of preventing war material reaching the Boors from Europe, sighted the French stasmoe Cordoba, 2895 tons, of Harre, making for Lourenzo Marques The C. WAR NEWS BY THE MAID.
captain of the warship signalled the Frenab- man to stop, but the latter increased his rate of THE BATTLE OF GRASSPAN.
speed, and resonly-brought to offer the With Lord Methuen's Eors, 25th Nov,
-- at fred de bank the Tis The parla di Gary Barter of Metall Port kopjes. The fighting became there about poper and higsteamer was released on the look The honours of the day rest with 8th British commander having been casted that nothing would he landed for the assistance of Brigade and Naval detachments,
the Beers,
of the steamer Cordoba in reference to the action of the British cruiser Magiorenns which grad blank cartridge at the Cordoba 70 miles from Dalagoa Bay. Till the report has bee
aqdiplomatic action will partakerikore.
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The Brst line, consisting of the Northambor.
London, 15th November. onde and the Naval brigade, and the sacand
The French papers, which for some tims have line cepsisting of the Northamptons and the Yorkshires, advanced to atorm the kopies, aud on very unfriendly towards Great Britain, found the enemy concentrated on a hill on the end bave profesred much alarm at the prospect extreme right 250 feet high. The position of Great Britain becoming the principal factor as both uaturally and artificially exceptionally the southern portion of the Endian Ocean, høre been roussil fu high piloh of Anglopho strong.
After being shelled with shragmel, the hilt bum by the captain of the British craiser Magi was taken by assault in the face of a terrifiocene in stopping and searching the French groundless suspicion that she carried maritions tires, which eaised heavy losses, especially 900 steamer Cortion near Delages Bay, on the Link Taylor, of the Yorkshire, though of war for the Transvaal Government. They yards from the bottom,
are now excitedly clamoring for an apology. armed, was the first over the pre
It is semi-oflosily stated in Paris that France The omomy, after beavy fighting, fled to the
is awaiting a report from M Bernior, the zimeter North, pursued by Artillery fro.
This Naval Brigado adenoed in close order and the offiours retained the words; she fos to the Brigada being in consede
Specist praise it das to the defor. the rapid wallet and removal of the morindad a
The Beers fired in the Genera Cease cache the affair. Lord Methuen forbids, correspondanta to exceed 300 words: daily, so it is impossible to telegraph details. No tinnad rations are being u, hrations" being, either commandersă- or bought.edu Ota
been stolen by pirn She chartered by ing when the transport, arrives Mr. Kennoli Redd has completed his arrange vation of conos, dining after fighting or maroh-. some people who said that thây purposed ning
London; 28th November. her for running gun owens hangkong Captain Frotherce. Liszt Jones, and Mid-ments with Italy, in respect to the Frythress Like sappignor and repairs experrasad and the Island contraripin Huddart all died of wenade received in and Bondance frantior, with the exception of Leature about the aident in this though the the battle at Grasaga The US.A. eroiser Brooklyn, Capt. T. F. oharierers were as strongers to the angers Captain Tate and Louis, Ferrybough and Jewell, from Hampton Ronde, which port nho the latter did not the trouble to make any Aokroyd, of the Yorkshire, were wounded st left on the 16th October, and Aden on the 20th enquiries respect them or that sope Grearran
The Fri On 18 Hongkong at about fourden in the reconninance mate on Sunday; Idest Sterling, of the Bth Lancer, was The Broadlyn is an armoured orainor of 9,215 tens and 18,760 indicated horse power, and o'clock on Mandar afternoon. Bis dropped a and Lieut. Owen Lewis of the 14th Bombsy carries 30 guns in all. She was buik in 1995, passenger wilon Cheung (Lanton Inland) are a goal of 21. knots, Boing of greet and was supposed to on from there to Tei Infuntry, died ed his wonde raosired in the length she was towed through the Baez Canal. On walking over at Othat day however, reconnaissance in armoured train on Friday, The Brooklyn had a damaged steam-pipe and it the panenger happosed to mark tirely bed she wonkl not leave for Manis until the 1st or then proceded to fed 0, and he was mrprisal to details of the fighting at Gripsg show how was to be repaired in Colombo. Consequently been brought overly the Ni On, bich had telegram to the Bombnyatta, daimi London 9th November, states that additional Tourn that nothing ind bon roof bar 3 be owners were commtalented with and a search eary were the ceanalties Inenrzeda
After the Artillery had shalled them with was instituted, in my to yopterlay the lacno shrapnel, the stiamy s the plankened and stopped. had not been fo
Ne Boers were viable in the koppss: esthe British troops then advanced and cap. (losed Jan opisa ili pliabh, loan prÜSE
Aeply when the Nayal Brigade ware within two London, 20th November.. hundred yards of them, blase of Ire opened
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COLONEL WINGATE'S TRIBONERS.
London, 26th November.. Colonel Wingate took 9,000 prissnore in his action with the Khalifa
THE PARTICULAR SERVICE QUADLOM
"ÜZDEBED TO GIBRALTAB.
Bombay, 29th November.. A Bombay Bazetta telegram states that a parlionlar sorvina squadron, composing the
The Bellona, Hurope, and Canopus have orala St. George, June, Cambrian and Alinerves, will sail for Gibralier on December
St
10 their true light. The absurdity to a
io Peking that the reparation demanded by the farce of much speeches as have just bean Fronol for the decapitation of the two Franch made at Leeds by Lo F Lo, the Chinese officers at Kwangehaawan has hoon scoorded by the Chinese and the incident is closed. Ambassador to England, must be exposed The torms are The dismissal of the Viceroy in their true colours, the twagle ha talks of of the Two Krang. The decapitation of the reporting to the Emperor of China, cernentgelty Protect. The payment of an indemnity of Thu. 8009 to the families of the officerz ing the friendship between the two nations, killed. This speedy settlerent sounds rather that we cannot afford to allow to pass un-eko giroa at their tras worth, and the too good to be true. noticed the few errore he made in connee.frus problem, namely, of Europant contral, tion with the foreign trade of China. Pulmust be brought before the nation at large.
The opium question here is sub on which ting aside miser mistakes which we porposo dealing with later on, the one which par to make a stand. Nothing to facilitate the on this important ticularly calls for notes and which, coming collection of TAVANUS as it does from au ok Chine hand like Mr. article of import into China should be GARDNER, may be expested to carry weight done by the Government of this colony with it, is his reference to the transit car until the Chinese have-not "giron satis tifloata system, where he says:-There is factory assurances "--but done something Woat and other rivers "Huather defect in the transit certificate to open the
one equal "Bystem that requires remedying; goode to trade and to stablish "are only allowed to be sent up country Jotem of duties at the Kowloon and bitherto been remarkable among the younger under transit certifiente in the original Lappa Stations se walls at Canton, statesman of the day (for though he in Rixty- "bates and packages in which they are ini- There are doubtless many of the residents three yea of age he still has the gure and hare, and the great bich of those at hoste, all forge af azercise. At last, however, be has the bearing of a young man) for bis balike of "ported. This works great inconvaniones, I who think that because those stations are fullen a vistita to the ryeling eraze; and on his Chinese firm in Hopkong, is supposed to have? The faces merah generally after 3 m alter angotiate the demarcation of the Erythreat «For instance, to import piece guods in under ons of the LM. Commissioners no recout brif holiday at Highbary, Birtaingham, "sepamte pieses is impracticable, while to
he divided his leisure time between inspecting feel them in the interior is 40 original differential taxation takes place. We his famous orchid-housas and riding through
hales of 100 pinas at the atoll inland are our readers that they merely have his grounds on a "gaiety."
to refer to the reports of those places to see "marts is very difficult; farther, the balus are too bulky and heavy for handling and carriage by small boats of male of us whut tariff he likes. The Commis- Novembor, arrived at Colombe on the 29th, security was deposit. "partemge." Now this in distinctly con trary to the facts of the case. The Customissioner merely sees that at those stations it ruling co this matter is that to obtain an is enforced on all alike. Those stations inland transit pose it is not necessary for the should be thrown open to foreign vessels goods to be in their original packages. Care equally as they are to native vessels. The is taken, of coutras, to see that the goods Trenty tariff should be be in force there were imported by foreign vesel, and pro and transit pamos granted for all foreign 2nd December. vidod proof can be produced of this one part imporis whether, jask or steamer borne
Although it was only a wook: age that the of the shipment can be sold at the importing If this were done we see no harm in duer Hongkong Football Club's A team obtained its port and the balance sent under transit prise receipts being sold in Queen's Road openly storey, up to yesterday its members could to anywhere in China. As we recallest, and the stigma which attaches to the beast of leing an unbeaten beam. The Officers comfiture. Although the A's had the assistance this question was raised sathe years ago at present administration of doing it cland H.M. Bardeur were the sense of their dia AWOY (MI. GARDEE's old port) and settled tinely would then be ebriated. The thin of I. Her, Pinolmoy, and 3.0. R. Grease, A we love stated. There are enough evils end of the wedge was inserted when Sir they were unable to stare of defeat. There was no moore in the first park of the game, but to complain of in China without creating RoBEET HARTenderlook the collection of in the second half the flours inside sight found izaginary ones, and mich a misstatement duties at these stations. It remains for himself, through a mu-kick by Pinckney, in made to a body like the London Chamber Bir CLAUDE MACDONALD and R. the Praition from whence it was impossible to do of Commerce is calculated to do a good deal Governor, working in woujuustin; to drive of barn. It is extraordinary that Mc GARDNER should have made it. It is still more extraordinary that Mr. Brow THE report of a mobiliation of the French BREFAN should not have contradicted it. forces in Tonkin with the object of making a publishes the following particulars of the death Hundreds of baten of yarn and piece goods descent upon the final of Haloso possesses of Sir Charles MitchellWe have to announce are repacked at lobang and Wuchow, the at least an air of probability. The conduct with deep regret the death at half past eleven one as re-exports to Chungking by "chart of the Chinese in connection with the Kwang-clock this morning at Gorerament House, of His Brellenoy Sir Charlas Ballen Hugh Wered junk,” the other to go muider transit | chauwan affair has been infamous, and it is Mitchell, Governor of the Straits Settlements, pass to Yunnan by water carriage to Pese certain that the French will make heavy at the age of 69. Te erday afternoon; His Er. and thence by muls or man porterage to demands for eatisfaction. Before Matalin Cosmell, at Government Hosts and was to all On Hải hàng
anlionco presidied at a meeting of the Excentive
their destination,
Pđộ Bv arrived from the north communioned to outward appearances in good health. A For greater than any restrictions of the arrange the delimitation of Kwangohauwan little later than three o'clock in the after kind which Mr. GARDNER supposes to exist with the French it was trumpeted abroad and bonesar, Sir Charles was sad with paralysis Dr. Simon, the Principal CIVD. is the evil produced by the taxation to that he had heen instruated to resist, by Medical Officer, was kompistely courannicated which native produce is subjected. This he force if necessary, any claims of the French with and harried to Government House, where in the meantime everything had been done for very properly states should occupy the at that exceeded what the Chinese were die the confert and relief of His Excelines. The fention of the British Government as welt posed to concede. Whether this report was Gorerack recorared slightly and was consolens sp the taxation on British goods. We go technically correct may he doubtful, but the up to ball past four when another and more Bevore stroke seized him. He became nech- furtbes and say that it is even more import-currency it obtained indicated at last a scions: and remained so throughout the night, unt. The question of the undefined troli feeling of hostility that boded ill for the The gravity of the Gevorger's condition wan awaiting goals at their destination in un suonose of the negotiations. Moraku Sy is gradually intensified, and Dr. Simon consulted with Dr. Yon Tansaann, the Colonial Sur personally a favourite with the French ougaon The utodical gentlemen ware macessing doubtedly an evil, but there is alware authority to which an apport can be made, thorities, with whom he has worked amicably in their attention, but His Excellency contin
ed in an ecossions sondition untillife runched Carbine Compartilien in the form of the British Consul, but with the native produce there is no such proteo as the delimitation commissioner for Kwang day he expired, haring remained unconscious tion, the provincial officials have full scope chauwan might have heon taken as indica-sighteen hours. there, and exercise It, with the result that tive of a desire on the part of the Chines
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I, Club A 0.The Officers were the butter trom, a good pair of banks and Ken's agility in goal saving the A's from heavier defeat
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The Natal Volunteers got their mobilisation- *the buying mpacity of the Chinese is kopt to settle the matter to a friendly spirit, or on a Friday and by Hunday morning every at its lowest ebb. Another point on which had it not been for the report above one of them had govored the thirty, sixty or Mr. GARDNER does not appear to be wall alluded to, which went the round of the wighty lies of had sad hilly road that led to the capital, and was ready with is borne, rike, 100 informed is the question of the opening of Native papers and remained uncontradict) rounds, blanket, sto, prepared to aneh.
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1 VIOLIN THE WEIGHMENT OF THA AT THE CUSTOMS, of Froniszt Loudon, 27th November.
Custity. Bombay, 27th November. The Customs have decided to suspend part of 1 CASE, Colonel R. Pole-Cares, of the ColleCream tho Orter providing for new system of weigh 1 BOW.
1 TUTOE Guarda, sosedda Brigadier General Feathers-ing faces of fea tambaugh. severely wounded, in the command of
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THE REINFORCEMENTS.!
London, 27th November. Sir Charles Warren's Stait for the Fifth Division onaiste of Colonel A. W. Morrie Major Capper, (East Lancashire), Major Ske. Keat, (Army Service Corps), Major Williams Bast Kont), Colonel Alan, and Major Darla (R.AIT.0), end Captain MeHardy, Signaling Officer,
The new arrangements will not, therefore, some into force on the 1st of December.
BRITION RESIDENTS LEAVING NICE
Lorton, 15th November. The British residents are stated to be leaving Nice in considerable numbers in favour of Ban Rome, in consequence of the bitter and oniver sal Anglophobis now prevalent throughout France. It is regarded as a significant cironm
tance that the Quan; who for some time hsa bean accustomed to spend her holidays On Ninth Brigade, tinder Connel Woodgate, Franch soil, will sojowa nost spring in the comprises the 204 Battakon Royal Janonaires; Italian Rivera, where she will spead ever the 2nd Battalion Langssure Rundlage, the lit nooka,
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at daylight me, 10h Brigade, under Colonel Cooke, The D.8. 8. Co. atcaust Antenor loft Bings comprmes the 2nd Battelan Warwickshings pete ou 121 iust, and is dus hero on 18th inst. The NY. K. steamer Yowała Maru (âns- the let Battalion Yorkshires, the 2nd Bettslien Dorastanite tho 2nd Battalion Biddiar; tralian Linej loft Thursday Island vis Manila and the Band Company Army Service Corps for this port on the Bike inst, and is expected to The Brigade is mobilising at Chathamerivs bere on the 2les st.
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