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of railway from Canton reaches Kowloog, we shall see a huge transformation. The península opposite will then share more largely in local business than it now does, Yaumati, in fact the whole maintant shore from Kowloon City on the east to Latebi. kok on the west would, under such circum- struces, becouse residential quarters, and the pressure in Hongkong would be relieved, When the Praya Reclamation was first mooted, it was regarded as the salvation of the Colony. At last we should have laud A. S. WATSON & CO., and to spare for building purposes. The scheme is nearing completion, but it has not brought in its train the expected relief, Indeed, the city is more congested than ever.
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Last week's return of visitors to the City Hall Library and Musoma shows that 303 non- Chinese and 154 Chinese risited the former institution, 157 non-Chinese and 1,782 Chinese the latter.
On the 18th inst. the death took place at Tonkin of General Borgnis-Dasbordes, Com, under in Chief of the French forces in Indo- Chin. The immediate cause of death, was failure of the heart, following on a successful, operation on the liver. The General was 60 years of age and was appointed to his post in February last year.
TELEGRAMS.
«DAILY PRESS” SERVICE.
THE CRISIS IN CHINA.
[FROM OUR COUBESPONDENT.]
SHANGHAI, 23rd July, 7am.
THE NATIVE SUPPRESSION OF
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THE CRISIS IN CHINA.
REINFORCEMENTS FOR THE HONGKONG GARRISON,
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FOOCHOW
this
The Foochow Dally Echo of the 14th inst. sayThe convention entered into between the Provincial authorities and the foreign Consuls of this port was signeil this morning in the hill of the Canton guild, their excellencies the Turtar General and the Viceroy having come over to the settlement with the Taotsis for the purpose, The Chinese authorities in dertake to use their best edeavours to preserve
agreciment un the aristing friendly fooling of the natives towards us and in the event of troubles arising protect the lives and property of all foreigners. Added to the continued friendly bearing of the people around us this undertaking of the author. ities, comes as an assurance that whatever trouble there may be in ether parts of China none need.
The Wardha and the Puliola have arrived, bringing as reinforcements for the Hongkong Garrison. The reinforcements consist of the 22nd Bombay, nemlering 721 muk and Gle. 12 British officers, and 16 native officers Major E. A. Kettlowell is in command and the other officers for service regiment with the are:-Ma- for W. J. Hathorell, Captain G. W. Knatchbe apprehended here ball, Captain H. H. Nursa, Lieutenant G. N.
The following proclesantion has been extensive-
There are continued conflicting reports as Labertouche, Lieutenant A. Melville, Lieutenant y posted about in the city and euburbs of Foo
to the condition of the foreigners in Peking,
chow.
Blong the Tartar General of the Máng
the Ming and Chick Provinces, issue the fol lowing Proclamation
No one expected the place to grow so offered for competition three lots of Crown hit the fact remains that the Chinese get Liontenants Krickenbeck and Baber from the Provided, and Hsu, the Governor General of
rapidly; bence our present luckless position. At the present moment, big spaces in our midst hold over eight hundred persons to the acre, and the whole city, including its many vacant areas, contains a popu- lation of one hundred and twenty-two the acre. Roughly speaking, this is double the density of West Ham, London, or Glas- gow, the three mest thickly peopled of the big towns in Great Britain. This is not what it should be, and ought to give us serious panse. Being within the tropics as we are, coupled with the fact that we are dealing with orientals who do not appreciate the care we bestow on hygiene, are details that intensify and complicate the problem. A glance at the condition of several Euro-
Yesterday afternoon, at the offices of the Public Works Department, Mr. G. J. W. King
land. Kowloon Murine lot 62, which contains 139,192 guard fest, wus cold to Mr. A. Sholton Hooper for $45,200 (upset $20,368), Korlog Marine lot 70 and were bought by Maxers, 14,172 feet, fetched 12.240 (used, 92,125) and the latter, which contains 13,202, $12,310. (upset $2,200)
Denison and Rom. The former, which contains
At the Magistracy yesterday marine howker wes charged with stealing an iron block, lue at 83, from the Now Canton Wharf, which is being erected on Praya Central. The that was reported to the police on Saturday morning, and the evening of the same day the blook was found at the shop of a marine store dealer, at 39, Wing Ou street. The police were informed that it had been bought from a man the same
day for 85. The marine store dealer was taken
and proved by repeated analyzes to be pean cities will show us how, we are placed into ensteily for being in unlawful possession.
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relatively to other human agglomerations. Berlin has over uinety persons to the acre; Paris just under one hundred and forty which is worse than Hongkong. Certain, Italian and Austrian cities have even bigher average: but, of all big continental centres, Buda-Pesthi, the twin capital of Hungary which straddles the blue Danube, hus the unenviable record for over-popula- tion: we have not the exact figures to hand, although we are certain of the fact stated. Orders through Local Post or by Telegram Let us examine the effect that this excessive receive prompt attention.
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overcrowding has upon vital statistics. In Norway where the population is thin, and where hygiene is in honour, the average length of human life is fifty-eight; in France, it barely reaches forty, while in Austria it does not exceed thirty-five. Similar figures for Hongkong, even if available, for many -obvious reasons, would not furnish a reliable test. The duty of the Government is very clearly defined, and should not be shirked. Dr. CLARK and the members of the Ban
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In the meantime the dealer's fola hauted out the harker and took him to No. 7 Police Station, Yesterday the man was sentenced to two months hard labour. The denior's case was adjourned till Thusay, boil (fixed at $250) being allowed.
Three Chinaman and a boy were charged
with disorderly, conduct at Hung Hom on Saturday evening. Indian Constable No.34 said the defendants, together with some other Chinese, were in a street by the docks at Hang Hom throwing stones at some Indian sailors from the Algon. There were about 150 Chinose altogether. A stone thrown by the first defen- dant fit a sailor on the shoulder and cut it, but he would not come to court. Witness arrested the first, second, and fourth defendants, one of the sailors assisting him and the third man was arrested on the way to the Police Station. The third defendant was calling out to the crowd to kill the sailors. Defendants were each fined' $10, or a month.
An impudent attempt at robbery was made
at Capannon on Saturday night. The scholars attending Miss Hamper's School, Victoriu Home, fra at present located in the old customs
news from Peking in three days time, while the foreigners get no newa whatever
HOW SHANGHAI RECEIVED LI
HUNG-CHANG.-
Viceroy Li Hung-chang has been accorded no foreign reception whatever, and no escort of Chinese soldiers has been allowed to ac- company him. He arrived yesterday (Sun- day) morning and was escorted to the Tao- tal's house in the suburbs of the British Settlemout by a force of municipal police.
LONDON, 22nd July, 11 p.
CONGER'S MESSAGE DOUBTED. The press here is sceptical about the value of Mr. Conger'a undated telegram, also ng to the Chinese Imperial Decree. The Powers aro insisting on communication with the Ambasadors.
The last words of the shore telegram aru obscure, and it is inapossible to say which Im perial Decree is referred to.]
LEGATIONS REPORTED SAFE ON THE 18TH INST
NEWS VIA CANTON,
We were courteously informed yesterday morning from Government House that the
G. Hutaliingon, Licatenaut H. McLaughlin,
19th Bombay Infantry; and Lieutenants Cazer ly and Fowlkin from the 20th Bombay Infantry; The Werche also brought some Madras Sappers and Minars and No. 17 Natire Field Hospital The Putiala experienced heavy weather in the Bay of Bengal for four days and lost one man, three horses, five minies, and 87 goats and sheep.
CANTON.
A correspondent writes that the steamer Luongmoon did not take any ladies away from Shameen. With regard to the reported mount ing of a maxim on the bridge, it appears that a ship's makin was "monated" in readiness to be landed and that the French gunboat Avalanche was lying in a position to command the French bridge with her thres guns The position of affairs, however, is perfectly quiet.
IN TIENTSIN DURING THE SIEGS.
The Special Correspondent of the N.C. Daily News gives the following details about Tientsin during the siego
Tientsin, 6th July,
A DAY OF FIRING. To-day has been a long twelve hours of can non thunder. At dawa the Chinese began their fring, and were replied to by three of the Terri ble's 12-pounders and several French and Japan ose guns. Most of the Chinese fring came from the north-east, where they had a lattery of eight guns. The Terrible's gunners were splendid, and he 145 shots which they fired at threa thousand yards range did groot execution. The big gun in the nativa city supported by two smaller guns, was doing damage. Tru Bluejackets were killed, but the full list of casualtion cannot yet he obtained.
The Chinese firing stopped about, three in the afternoon. It is believed that their big gun was put out of action, as four shots seemed to following telegruar was received on Sunday and its exact position. It is believed that the afternoon from H. B. M. Consul at Can-south and east parts of the native city are con
siderably damaged.
As soon as the Chiness fire stoppe, party of binsjackets and men of the First Chineso Acting Viceroy states as certain legament moved out to attack the suburbs of
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"Whereas sometimongo we received despatches from the foreign Consuls, to the effect that at presort owing to the disturbances ninde by Che Boxers of the Northern port of China, the foreign Powers are sending troops to China only for the purpose of protecting their people and subduing the Boxers, and beside this they do not have any other purpose ots
On examination we have found that thịo: ple of Foochow are said to have always kupt gnjet and that the foreign merchants and sub- jects residing here have been on very good tarms with the natives. Now the present Tartor General and the present Gevarner General have consulted with the Toroigú. Consuls that we will exert ourselves with the utmost energy to protect the familica and properties which belong to the foreign Offlcers, Merchants, Missionaries, etc., who are residing in Foochow hoping that the Chinese and foreigners will keep peace with each other.
We have afroudy appointed the Military Officers uni Soldiers to strictly go around and emaning what is being done, and holding all the civil and military oficers of every places rou. ponsible for abserving and conducting this in- struction. If there be any ignorant vagabonds who dara intentionally incunt, false stories to agitate the people's mind and avail themselves. of the opportunity to raise troubles, they will at once be arrested and be severely punished and will never be indulged or excused
Wo make this proclamation for the informa- tion of all soldiers and pooples of this whole province that you all must know that China and foreign conutrios are in peace and will never have any other idea and that you must on account invent any false stories to produce any trouble in order to make yourselves guilty. You all must tremblingly obey, this special pro- clamation.
Issued on the 10th day of the 6th month.” A Foochow correspondent writing to Shanghai says that at the beginning of the month stopa were taken to plant torpedoes in the river near "Dongmwong village, below Pagoda anchorage, It is evident that the intention was to use the old stock of torpedoes remaining since the war with Jagan or longer. From a nativa Christian
learn, he continues, that one of the workinen, while trying to loosen o torpedo that was stuck in the ground, began striking it with an iron bar. As might berpected an explosion followell. involving the entire stock of torpedors on hand. Undoubtedly, thirty two men were killed, their bodies in nearly every case haing blown into atoms. The report of the explosion is licord arty miles away, some supponing that a big gun
evil of surface crowding exists in a most/slation at Capsuimoon, while their city quarter tions and community Peking safe and pro- the city, with a 8-pounder. They had to pain one of the river, forts had been fired off. My.
19 acute form, and should be promptly reme. died. It will be costly to do so. Of this we have the recent example of the Resuip tion of Taipingsalan. It would, however, be fur costlier, in the long run, not to do so; for matters in that case could but go from had to worse. We have had plaque with us now for several years. We do not wish to
suredly become so, unless we put our Colony imply that it is endemic; but it will es-
in a better sanitary state than it now is.
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HONGKONG, July 24th, 1900.
The P. & O. Company's bired transport Nantin left Bombay last Sunday afternoon,
the 22nd instant.
THE WAR IN SOUTH AFRICA.
LONDON, 22nd July, 11 p.m.
are being renovated. Ab about seven o'clock teeted July 18th-Scott." on Saturday night the scholars were at prayers, and a crowd of Chinese was collected round the door listening to the singing. Thinking this a good opportunity for stealing something a Chinaman orept upstairs. While searching for something portable, however, the house coolie confronted him. He seized hold of, him and raised an alarm. The would-be thief was, handed over to the police patrol Lanuch, and
labour as a rogue and ragabond. was yesterday sentence to one months hard
Sir Francia Wallace "Grenfel, G.C.B., G.C.M.G., who is reported to be about to takey command of the Britial forces in China, served 34 Aide do Camp to Sir Arthur Cunynghaph
THE ESCAPED BOERS DEFEATED.
* Commandant Dewet's force, which broke
through the cordon, has been repulsed near Lindley by General Tattle and divided in two.
LORD ROBERTS'S MOVEMENTS. It is unofficially reported that Lord Ro-
In the 49 hours preceding noon yesterday in the operations of 1877-8 in the Transkei berts is attacking Middleburg in force. there were reported ten fresh cases of plugan and thirteen devils. During last week there No were 43 cases of plagae and 44 deaths erses of other communicable disease were re ported.
also as Staff Officer to Colonel Glyn, command- in a field force in the Transkei. and was pre- seat in the eagsgement with the Gulekas and Onikas at Quintana Mountain on the 7th Feb. 1878 (mentioned in despatches, Breret of Major), Served in the Kafir war of 1878 as Deputy An
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at Holquarters. Served in the Zulu war of 1879 as Deputy Assistant Adjutant General at Headquarters, and was present in the enguje. mentat Ulundi (mentioned in despatches, Breret of Lt. Colonel, Modal with Clasp). Served under Sir Evelyn Wood in the Boer war of 1891 as Assistant Quarter Master Geuem Barred in the Egyptian war of 1892 as Assistant Adjutant and Quarter Master General on the Head Quarters Staff, and was present at the engagements of Tel-of-Mabata and Kassasin (9th Sept), and in the battle of Telel Kabir (mentioned in despatches, Aide de Camp to the A Bill to prevent the exportation of muni- Quson, Medal with Clasp, 3rd Class of the tons of war to China has passed the first read Modjidie, and Khedive's Star) Served withing in the House of Lords.
The last meeting of the Sanitary Board was especially interesting owing to the discus sion which followed upon the minutes by
Au Indian boy who had been found wander-sistant Adjutast and Quarter Muster General Hon. Acting Colonial Secretary and the ing about the colony appeared before Mr.. Medical Officer of Health, with respect to the Hazeland yesterday. In answer to His Worship, additional powers sought by the Board to he said he came over with some soldiers from enable it to deal effectively with insanitary Calcutte. He was a follower. Ho camo ashore, properties. This is by no means the first and while he was ashore the vessel he came in occasion on which this important matter has went away. His Worship said that the boy The military been brought to the notice of the Govern was evidently a camp follower. ment; for, as Dr. Chan pertinently re-authorities ought not to allow these boys ashore marked, the Board and time and again without someone toglook after them. stated at length what further powers it
A man of the name of James Thomas (aged weeded. The Insanitary Properties Ordin. 48), formerly mate on board the ailing ship ance of 1999, although effecting many in Stainfield, died anddenly at Bay View Hotel provements on previous legislative efforts, on Sunday. Ho slept at the hotel on Saturday is very far from being perfect. Thus, even evening and got up for breakfast the following with backyards, it has been found architec. morning, when he was evidently in his usual turally possible to run up buildings in a state of health He subsequently came over parent conformity with existing ordinances, to Iungkong, returning to Bay View in the and yet which shall be capable of accommo.afternoon. While he sat down he was taken sud- dating fifteen hundred prople to the acre denly ill and died before medical aid could be From a landlord's point of view this i procured. Heat apoplexy is supposed to have magnificent, but it also shows how urgent is the need for immediate supplementary legis- Intion in the matter of house erection. Not only is this feasible, it has actually been proposed; and when the M. O. H. tells us this, we presume plans have been submitted
been the case of death.
THE SOUTH AFRICAN WAR Gederal Methuen las occupied Lockpoort unopposed. Gevers Hamilton and Col. Madion continue their march along the country north of Delagon railway and General Hunter is reconnoitring the position of the Free Staters between Bethlehem and Ficksburg,
THE CHINA CRISIS...
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"AN UNPLEASANT DISCOVERY.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE "DALLY PRESE,
river for the present, at least, as the natives, of course, take a superstations View of such an un- fortunate occurrence when they are about to undertake any project." -
over most difficult country, covered with burate informant says that this appalling orent bas houses, and they encountered so murderous ascoenged the planting of torpedoes in the fire that they had to retire. Major Brace of the 1st Chinese Regiment was serialy wanded in the left side, and two of his men were killed. The rest of the force only suffered. müor casualties,
Tientein 8th July
STILL BITELLING ANTY FIGHTING,
There is still the heavy shelling of the Bet- thement by the enemy. Yesterday the Japanese cavalry found the enemy's skirmishers to the westward, and to-day, for the first time, the enomy appeared in that direction in force. The Japanese hit a sharp engagement on the outskirts of the French Concession yesterday. in which they behaved splendidly.
The shooting of the paemy's gunners is sur prisingly good, and they threaten our com manications somewhat
AMERICAN CASUALTIES AT
TIENTSINAT
The following despatch has been received in Manila
Chefog, 17th July-Casualties in attack on Tientsin 13th July are as follows Kilat, Colonel E. H. Liscon and seventeen silleted men Wounded: Captain CR. Noyes, not seriously: Major J. Regan, serions but not das- geroue: Lieutenant L. B. Lawton, apt serious
v. Teutenant F.. Lang, slightly; and seventy-two enlisted men. Missing, two enlist ed zien. Coolidge.
The Manila Times of the 19th inet, says *—* Pamor and speculations were rite yesterday in all circles concerning what further part, if any, the American forces now in the Philippines may take in the war which is now fully precipi
The Russian Governor of Eastern Siberia,tated in China, en diva agra Admiral Alexieff, has trised to take supreme commaul
Tientsin, 10th July.
IMPROVEMENT AT TIERTAIN, UN
So far as Tientsin is concerned the position of affairs has considerably improvel, The Chi nese had been working round from westward toward the south, threatening the river com munication, and pasting runs. Then bombard mant was resumed, and several casualties wire the result
The Chinese Bring was to good that the sus picion grew that foreign gunners must be at work ****
The news of the dearly won victory at Tien- tein in which the gallant 9th Infantry lost its breve. Commander, Colonel Lascom, with other off cars, and fully two Companies of ita ruok mid file, spread like wildfire through the city and was the sole topic of discussion yesterday among military men
at.
It is erident that the Commanding Ofi- cor of the American Army in the Philip orders from Washington to put more troops pines does not mean to be unprepared for in marement for the thouatre of war, It is stated that Major-finerals MacArthur and Wheaton were in close vonference for more thin en har yesterday at the Headquarters of the formior. While it was not given out that the latest news from Tientsin was the matter under ecparleration it is safe to assume that it was. Yesterday the allied foros decided to make It is stated that a lengthy cablegrim was ro
ceived from the United States late on Tuesday an attempt to dislodge the enemy in the south.night and it is believed that this formed the
subject conference, the Government west. The Juan carry got among the
Washington having probally ordered the zucbi. onoxay, and inflisted a fost estimated at 200
Altogether the Japanes deserve high praise nation of more regiments in the Philippines for their military arrangements and tactics to be held in readiness to proceed to Chine. Several of the Quartermaster Sergeants and Their transport is surpassingly complete, even other enlisted men from both the 17th and 12th to the smallest detail, and includes small honts Infantry Regiments, hayo come to Manta from adopted for work on the Petho river. The their various stations on the North line and are provision of stores for their troops has me been busy sorting orer ordrianes and Quartermaastor's
supplies in stare i
Fin the city This is taken as well thought out. The recent naval mat significant of the fact that orders are not wholly muvres have evidently left them in a high state unexpected, although the men themselves have of preparation. The cheerful way in which little or no information upon which to base a they co-operate with the British, American, and reliable statement. Army officers as a rule are reticent on the subject, but that there is desp other forces is also not
unfable
en tuling and that there is ovary prospect of more
froops going to Chins, there can be no doubt.
LATEST STEAMER MOVEMENTS.
The Betish gamers Lave done splendid work. They have had the additional dileulty in the fact that the guns lnd to be brought from ships fourteen m wiles entside. Takn, and in The exceptional tassport diffoallies, theace for twenty-fire alles-up-stream to Tien however, are steadily being overcome,
the Nile.Expedition in 1884-85 on the Lines of Mr. Brodrick, speaking in the House, said that Communication (mentioned in despatches, CB. off cars had been directed to communicate direct and Clasp). Served with the Egyptian Frontier with Consul General Warren, end that in case Field Foren in 1895-86, and was present in the of emergencies in Shanghai the Consul and fall engagement at Glaiss in commund of a Divi powers for necessary, setien. sion (mentioned in despatchus, KCB., rad pre- moted to 1st Class of the Medjidie and 3rd Class of the Osmanish). Commanded the troops dur. The Dutch warship Piel-Hein, which arrived ing the operations nour Suakin in December in the harbour on Sunday, is a coast-defence 1883, including the engagement at Gemsimli arret ship, built at Rotterdam in 1594 Her (mentioned in despatches, Clasp). Also com principal figures are displacement, 3,400 taus manded the Nile Field Force in 1880 at the turros 9 in. Harroyed steel, deck 2 in gaus promoted Major General for distinguished ror- b.p. fin trinis) 4.706; armour, belt 6 in and engagement at Toki (mentioned in despatches, for approval and, we conclude, summarily thres 8.2 in., two 5.0 in., six 2.9 in. Q.F. eight vice in the field, and Clasp). On the Sist Deamong the garden trees in Upper Glunesly, rejected. Surface crowding increases yearly 1.4 in torpedo tubes 8 speed in trials 162 It is cheaper to add new stories to existing knots; complement 260 The other Dutch cember, 1898, he was appointed Governor of buildings, than to buy other land. Means ship, the origin Wilhelmina der Near of rapid transfer from the heart of the city landen, which arrived in the labour res to the outskirts, for the coolie class which terday, is a turres and barhette ship of The Assistance Pubique of Paria has, it is said, sent an order to Chian for 3,000,000 paper foring the big bulk of our population, are 4,600 tons dispincement, built at Austerdam hundkerchiefs for the use of the poor people un not to be found. Ricksha, chair and gharry in 1902. Her ih.p. is 5,900, and her other der its charge. It is delightful, the British principal features:-turret armoar 11 in. Har-Medical Journal remarks, to see so striking a are all too slow and too expensive. Trant- Pored steal, dock plating 3 50, qus que il it, sign of sanitary grace in a public body. But haigentdro- vainable adition to the allied forces pero at zoon on 2let inst, anille due in Heng- ways, with cheap farce, are needed Quick one 6.2 in, two 6.6 in., two 2.5 in. for 2.9 in. hygienic appliances There is surely enough lock Holmes who will forret out the case
was it necessary to go to Far. Cathay for these Anyhow, I hope there is among us Shar er and cheaper methods of locomotion ought QF four 1.4 in, six 14 in. QF, and two superituous paper in Europe, that might be Yours, etc., to be provided Relief may come from an mazims; torpedo tubes 3- snood 16 kmete, devoted to this necessary, if unromantic,
pected quarter. When the long-talked | complement 274.
Malta, with the rank of General
purpose.
St-Last week's corpse was found hidden
leading to Robinson To The advanced stage of deccupation: I hear was such that the
"On Sardiya nixed naval scuadron, consisting canse of Zeath, could not be ascertainedit of the British Arora, the German Huset, the night be anything, from page to onder French Burpriar, one Russian, and one Japan Strange that the thoroughfare, being of such a popular, nature, should not bo Lettor lighted hood of Shanhaiswas, and poked Had is fear, this could not have
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The CPE steamer Empse of Chinitarrived left at pin on the 23rd inst, for Kobe, where at Yokomimu en tid July at 7pm., und she is due to arrive at 1 pm to-day, the th The O. S. 8. steamer Glaucus left Singapore on 22nd inst. af daylight, and may be expected in Hongkong on the fish
The Imperial German Mail steamer Stultyst left Shanghai via Foochow
1st at
on Saturday, the The O. 9. 8. steamer Pronicflexi loft Bingar
bravery of the British middies in action. Al dies To London and the Straits, loft Singapore
On all lends comments are made on the knog on 2h inst.
The Glen Line steamer Glenesk, from Mil-
ready tyo of them, Donaldson and Exdaile, both on the 22nd lust, and is dusure on the 27th
inst. of the Barlour, have been killed.
ese, left Taka to demonstrate in the còighbour.
Sixteen Inndred American troops have cr-