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ralid iron, and the massive axle-boxes made | tion, and a few hours afterwards placards
· board — a
the large order for reof an inflammable nature were posted on the sources of a ship of war. It is characteristic walls round and on the South Gate, where a of the captain of the Terrible that nothing mob of several thousands hed already congre should stand betwixt him and the accomplish gated. It was openly asserted that evening ment of anything he takes in hand, and it must that the French Consal would be muntered, and kare given him extreme satisfaction that Bil the mob, among themselves, discussed the boat gadier General Dorward in Command at the means of doing to death the man when they front during the exciting, operation at and considered had not only wilfully violated their uround Tientsin should have officially stated law, but had beaten one of their leaders In that it was entirely due to the guns of the formation as to this resolve roached the French Terrible, under Lient, Drummond, that tire suc Consul, and he decided to leave Yunnan-fù, with cess of the operations was due, and that it was his staff, on June 14th. Among those whom the smartness and accuracy of their firo that he arranged to take with him were the French missionaries, but the Governor and the officials demoralized the Chinese.
at the Yamon protested at this, and it was not till some hours afterwards that the Chinese gave way and the Consular party were given au escort through the South Gate. Mean- while the British missionaries were delibenting what steps they should take to secure their safety, and Mr. Harding, who was hold-
Admiral Sir E. Seymour before he left Tient sin also enlogiead the performance of these gan's crews, shaking hands with the whole gan's crew of No. 1 gun.
Weihaiwel, 6th August.
THE LOSS OF THE JAPANESE DESTEQYER: The Japanese Destroyer Niji has become a
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, AUGUST 14TH, 1900
HONGKONG GENERAL CHAM-
BER OF COMMERCE,
At the Bonthly Meeting of the General Com- mittee of the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerco, held on Tuesday, the 7th August, at 11 am. Present. Hon. RM. Gray (Chairman) Hon. J. J. Keswick, (ribe Chair man), Messrs. A. Haupt, A. M. Marshall, H. L. Richardson, C. 8. Sharp, N. A. Siels, Hon. J. Thurburn ex officio, and R. C. Wilcar (Scoro tary), ---
MINUTES.
The minutes of the previous monthly meeting (held on the 16th July) were road and confirmed THE VACANCY ON THE GENERAL COMMITTEE
The Chairman proposed that Mr. D. R. Law (the senior representative of Messrs. Butterfield and Swire) be elected to fill the vacancy on the Committee caused by the resignation of Mr. Herbert Smith.
This was seconded by the Vice-Chairman and carried unanimously.
HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA
DOCK CO,, LD.
The following is the report of the Board of Di rectors of the Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Company, Limited, to the ordinary half-yearly meeting of shareholders, to be held at the officer of the Company, Queen's Buildings, Hongkong, on Monday the 20th August, at 12 o'clock. To the Shareholders of the Hongkong and Whampes Dock Company, Limited.
Gentlemen, The Directors have now to sub mit to you their Report, with a Statement of Accounts for the half-year ended 30th Jane last The not profit for the six months after paying interest due and all charges, amounts to
to which has to be added the ha
"Iance brought forward from lust
Aeconut
and from this have to be detacted- Directors Fous.... Auditors' Fees
$8,000.00 750,00
$698,09%.30
340,309.56
938,397.66
CANTON.
[FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.]
Canton, 12th August. CHINESE VIEWS REGARDING THE PRESENT
GEIAIS.
The following are the views of certain pro- minent Chinase on the situation.`
In the disturbances up north, they may, solliers and outlaws havo beon so mixed up as to render
the task of suppression and protection very dif- foalt. The murder of the Gorman Minister and the Japanese Chancelor wan of necessity follow- ed by an outbreak of war between the Foreign, Powers and Ching, the taking of Tuku forts, the blockade of the river, and the destruction of Tientsin shows that Poking is not only in imminent danger, but it is like au ogg about to be crushed to pieces by a huge stone. Although the Foreign Powers professed that they woubl - 8,759,00 | not tako China nor injure her people, theirmarch-
good intention. Perhaps they like to march their troops to Peking to show their bravery. No doubt the burning of the churches, the musenere of Christians, the attack upon the foreign con- cessions and the murder of a Minister are injuries that go right into the core of their hearts and pierce their bones, so that they cunnot rest satisfied until the Boxers are completely des- troyed. Still it is the fault of China for which the fools deeply sorry and repentant. China
total wreck. This smart. little craft was quite ing & service in the mission church, deci bor's letter of the 14th May, enclosing copy of leaving available for appropriation. $429,647.ceing the troops on Peking does not show any
THE CANADIAN MAIL CONTRACT:: Road latter from the London Chamber of Commerce acknowledging receipt of the Cham- resolution in support of the renewal by the Im perial Government of the Canadian Pacific Railway Co's contract for marrying the mails from Hongkong via the Pacific and Vacouver and announcing that it would be laid before the members of the East Inilia and Chins, the Canadian, and the Postal Committees of that Chamber at their next meeting. PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF THE BANKRUPTCY
ORDINANCE.
The Directors recommend that a dividend for the half-year of 8 per cent, or $195,000 anda bonus of 12 per cent, or $167,500 aggregating $12,500 be paid to the Shareholders, a bonus of 320,000 to contributing shareholders, that $223,078.17 be written from the value of the Kowloon Docks, 311,932.74 from the Coamo- politan Dock: $5,000 from Steam Launches and the balance 356.996.75, be carried to the new.
account.
now, having only been built last year and was ed to stay for the time being, until matters on har maiden voyago from England. It ap- assumed a more threatening form. He had not pears that she was on her way to Japan and long to wait, for his "boy," almost at the close of during the night of the 25th alt, she ran on the service, rushed into the building, and stated the rooks near the SE, promontory of the that the rioters had finally decided to kill all Shantung province, about 60 miles from this the foreigners. Mr.. Harding then ordered a place the weather at the time being very thick, sedan chair and made the best of his way to his One of her officers with 3 sailors obtained a house, where Mrs. Harding was alone. O. the sampan and worked their way to this port, and way he had to pass the South Gate, and was reported the accurrence to the Senior Naval there delayed for half-an-hour by one of the matter, and he thought it fully deserved their The Chuiquan sail this was an important offler, Capt. Scott. The officer, who, with the coolies stating he had to get a new pair of consideration and support. The letters received great pluck characteristic of the Japanese, had sandals. There, in the centre of a fierce and from Mr. C. D. Wilkinson calling attention to lost no time in getting here, after making his vicions mah numbering into thousands, I was the need of an amendment in the Ordinance had been circulated, and been carefully considered, report fell down completely exhausted on the fixed, but fortunately no one attempted to re-
He understood that the Chief Justice was tlock, and had to receive medical attention. The move the covering of the chair so as to expose strongly in favour of an amendment to the Peacock was ordered to raise steam at once him to view. He could hear the murderous i Ordinance, and he quite believed the Govern- by your Directors in providing with as little and is spreading China cannot destroy it so threats of the mob, and when at last he ment would support any reasonable and practi- delay as possible, increased docking facilities did arrive home he found that they had hand-cable amendment they might suggest. The and larger workshe more suited to our re-
Amendments to Seca: 5 and 6 of the Ordinancequirements.
The Board is of opinion that having in view desirable to deal with the surplus earnings in the permanent interests of the Company, it is the manner shown above,
The large turn over at our establishments during the past half-year must be highly gra- tifying to Shareholders, indicating the steady arpansion and prosperity of the Company's banese, and confirming the policy followed
of 1891, drafted by Mr. Wilkinson, together The improvements and extensions referred to with the sections themselves, had been drawn up in the last report ar now well in hand, and are for comparison. He personally did not quite being pushed forward to the utmost of our grasp the legal technicalities, but they seemed ability. The new blacksmith shop at Kos to cover the ground.
loon was completed and has been ocenied since
Requisition to our resources,
January last; it has proved a most valuable
J. J. Keswick.
Chairman.
Hongkong, 11th Angust, 1900.
CAPITAL ACCOUNT.
Aberdeen.
AS:ETH.
and proceed to the scone of the wreck, taking with her all the divers and apparatus from the Terrible under the charge of Mr. Math-ed together and were proceeding towards the er, R. N., gunner of that slip Before house. Furtunately two sednu chaire were leaving, the Japanese officer was sufficiently obtained, and in them both Mr. and Mrs. Hard: recovered to sail in her with his men ing eat, while the "boy" followed on belong to The Peacock left harbour in the afternoon of guide the coolies in their steps towards the
A lengthy discussion followed, in the course the Blat ult. and arrived shortly after dark near Yamen. Deaching the mob they passed through, of which the Hop. J. Thurhus pointed out that the place where it was supposed she had run one of the crowd tearing down a portion of Mr. the amendments did not truch section 4, which, according to the judgment given by the Chief ashore--but they could not see where she was. Harding's chair covering, but happily culy Justice in the cass Kang Hing Shingke dels Three guns were fired; and the search-light burnt exposing the foot. Mrs. Harding's chair covertors v. Albert Alwee a creditor, roomed to re- for some time, which elicited a rocket reply from ing was taken completely off, and she became quire amendment equally with the two follow- the destroyer and showed hor position. the subject of the gibes and joors of the forcesting sections.
The advisability of recommending that the W too late to do anything that right. nature. Eventually they reached the Yamen, amendment of the Bankruptcy Ordinance should Next morning the Fracoch got ander weigh where they found their follow-missionaries, who be accompanied by legislation to secure the re- and proceeded as close as was safe to the wreck. had passed through similar experiences. From gistration of partners in Chinese firms er hongs Diving was immediately commenced in there they could view the Icoting of their homes, was discussed at length, and a strong opinion carried on for two days. The vessel was ex and subsequently their burning to the grand expressed that this was necessary to secure the amined inside and out, and it was found she had The mission chopel and the Roman Catholic Proper working of the Bankruptcy laws. been ludly dsunged and welged in between the College were also looted, and reduced to ashester to allow the Secretary time to confer with To amount paid in account of rocks. Collision mats were placed in position. No. 2 compartment pumped out and made watertight, and during the evening of the 2nd inst an attempt was made to tow her off the rocks, which unfortunately failed.
A BREAK UP............
It
It was hoped to get her affeat next morning, but a heavy swell set in during the night, and this vessel commenced to bump, and before day light next morning she broke in two the Japazona crew just having time to save her 12-pounder (her largest gun). The divers, assisted by the ship's company of the Fencor, saved fire smaller gans (6 prs), four torpedoes, and ore anchor, and finding that nothing further could To dong sailed for. Weiliwe. The captain of the Peacock was warmly thanked on behalf of the Japanese Government by the captain of
the Niji before he left.
It was some days after this that the flight from the city took place, and notwithstanding all the entreaties which were brought to hear,
Eventually it was decided to adjourn the mat- the legal authorities ou certain points.
HONGKONG AND THE CANADIAN PREFERENTIAL TARIFF.
30th June, 1900. to value of Aberdecu Docks, as por last.
tatement.
Kowloon
To valus of Kowloon Decks,
as por last statement 1,370,029.80 Lessamount since written a 70,029.89
1,300,000.
1.461,48
romovať cf hill on the new extension Kowloon marino lot No. 27 To amount pair on account of 10newlouses for European foremen .......... 20,005.15
now iron store
43,979,00
an escort to the border was only provided when July, enclering copy of despatch from the To amount paid on account of
Read letter from the Government, dated SIst Secretary of State for the Colonies in reference to previous correspondence on the above subject, and culling special attention to Section 10 of the Memerandam on the Preferential Tariff Regulations.
To
.
amat paid on account of
cutting away hill at hend
of No. 1 Dock .........
1,780,4
To
amount paid on account of
Atting pumps, &e., No. 2 Dock................
5,720.12
To
anot paid on recounted
No. 3 Dock. Cost of one.
now Worthington steam
pump and fitting Bamow
new paint stori
3,100.00 3,146.18
boiler shop with ship-build-
ing yard improvements..."
the missionaries aged to accept, with the consent of their Consul, an indemnity for the wrong done them Then followed a six weeks' journey on horse-hack, through villages where peoplo jeered and used murderous threats, und ever plains where occasionally men would be must ready to attack if opportunity offered. A greater part of the journey had to be done alone, for the prefects absolutely refused to render any assistance, or provide an escort as a protection against the villanous soldiery. Their attitude was, as Mr. Harding said, "Go away we don't want you," and offer expressions were. used of a far more hostile character. The riot-pate in the benefits of the Cazuilian Preferential
Tarif ing at Yunnan-fu, the traveller continued, was only suppressed by the authorities" when every
The Chairman said he thought this cleared up the question as far as imports frem say India were allowed to pass through Hongkong but he could not see that it was an answer to Tot paid on account of
MISSIONARY REFUGEES IN HONG-vestige of property had been looted and the
KONG.
AN ACCOUNT OF THEIR ESCAPE
their letter.
After some discussion,
It was decided to aguin address thu Govern-
its medium, that Hongkong should be included
To nasouli paid on account of
6,700.10
new fitting shớp g 27,875.01
ment on the subject, and forally as tried To amount paid on acechat of in the list of these colonies entitled to partici
PROPOSED CHANGE OF LIGHTS ON GREEN
ISLAND AND CAFE COLLINSON LIGHTHOUSES,
A letter had been received from the Govern-
5,167.73
To
To
To umount paid on acecuat of
now blacksmith shop. To amonut paid on account of
now forgeeneys gonn To supount paid on construct
ing now lavatories in yard for European
cost of one new 10 ton steam crane for new fron stora............ magtterning
22,012.83
-655.49
boiler shap
cast of new machine for
To cast of now machines for
engine alop.....................
Mr. and Mrs. Stevenson, Dr. and Mrs. Baving, and he was instantly beheaded and his head present on Green Island to Cape Collinson. To cast of new machines for
Mrs. Dymond and four children, and the Misss Campbell and Liftingwoll of the Chinn Inland Mision. They came through via Tonkin and had several remarkable escapes from deaths at
hung up on a pole ontside the ruined house, Prince Tan, another of the travellers stated, only a few weeks ago, seat a telegram to the Governor asking him to massacre all foreignore
new suw tail................ blacksmiths-shop
To cost of new machines for To cost of new machines for
new forge
Cosmopolitans.
buildings, rendered heaps of ruins. Some weiement. under dato 2a1 August, auzonacing that bebeaded, it was true, but not until the damage transferring the Capa D'Aguilar light (dicated it had under consideration the advisability of had been done. For instance, one man was since the erection of the lighthouse on Waglan) There arrived in Hengkong yesterday found into a portion of Mrs. Harding's cloth to Green Island, and to remove the light at ing from Tunnan-fu Mr. and Mrs. Harding,
with a view to improving those lights and ren- dering the approaches to the harbour safer for shipping, and asking the Chamber's opinion upon the proposed transfers, which would, on a rough estimate, cost about $12.00.
The Secretary had secured the opinions of Goldard was read, in which he expressed the opinion that the proposed change of the Cupe D'Aguilar light to Green Island would be a decided advantage, the former being a 1st and To amount paid for extension the transfer of the Green Island to Cape Collin the latter a 4th order light. With regard to
son the same would apply, the latter being only 2 6th order light; but a strong light was not necessary on Lape Collinson, because when it is! too thick to see a light outside of Tamtoo Island, it is too thick to come in: SL, if the coat of shifting would not be too great, it is advisable to condemn the poorest light. This opinion was endorsed by other experts.
the hands of the villagers, and others they not but the latter delayed taking any inimediata ao several experts, and a letter from Mr. F. D. value of Cosmopolitan
on their perilous journey. Mr. Harding kindly placed at our disposal a few fiets connected with their fight, which will servo to show the decided auti foreign feeling existing among not only the lower element of Chinese in the. province, but also among those who sit in authority over them,
The party were the largest number of a band of missionaries (the others having escapad in the direction of the Burma frontier) labouring
in the anon Province, and for some years had continued their work for the most part un.
tion. The Provincial Transurer was constantly in telegraphic communication with a Hung chang, his uncle, praying for advice, and it was (this resoned party believed) through Li's instruc. tions that they were enabled to leave the city safely.
JAPANESE PREPARATIONS The transport Satsuma Mart, which recently grounded in Quelpart, has docked at Nagasaki, Proceeding to China with troops from Tokyo
and Osaka.
The Sinkocht Mars has becz chartered to convoy wheelbarrows for the British army in North Chine
The Red Cross Hospital ship Kosai Maru has arrived at Taku.
y
molested by any of the populace, although for the past year or so there had been indications of a hostile spirit among the lower orders, which
TRANSPORTS FROM THE STATES. apparently only required a little prompting
Mail advices from San Francisco state that from their superiors to fan the embers of bitter the transport Sumner was to leave that port on ness into a flame. The missionerics, however, the futh alt, with 57 officers and 680 men, and contimed their visiting and the many other arrangements had been made for the sailing of duties devolving upon them, until the happen- the Meade on the 1st instant with 60 officers, ing of the events which led up to their escape and 1,242 men. The Thomas was to be ready from the prefectural city on June 14th. Prior on September 18, and was to bring out 69 officers and 1,654 men, and the Grant prepared on to this there had been loud whisparings of October 1st to embark 65 officers and 1,836 murder and pillage in the public thoroughfares, men. It is rumoured that the First Californian and for a month small howling mobs Volunteers will again be on service, and will
nearly used to collem in groups discussing the best suit by either the as. Thomas or the 8. 8,
Grunt.
THE HONGKONG RIFLE ASSOCIATION.
SHORT RANGE CUP AND SPOONS
which the opinion was expressed by severni A lengthy discussion ensued, in the course of
mombers that as the revenne from the light dues left soms balance the Government might go farther and provide revolving or fash lights at both lighthouses, as the sanall stationary light at Cape Collinson was often not distinguishable from a junk's light, while that at Green Island was only visible in clear weather at a distance of some four miles.
It was eventually decided to write in reply. suggesting that the proposed now lights at Green Island and Cape Collinson abould be in- proved by making the revolving or moving lights if the expense be not prohibitive.
This was all the business before the meeting.
LATEST STEAMER MOVEMENTS.
To
$
C.
lins nursed a boil which has now turned into a
acle, The Boxers are only a lawless crowd prone to do evil, and there ought not to have been any diffenity destroying them; but as their induenes has taken a deep root,
quickly; it is like a small spark that ignites and spreads itself out into a big fire that injures China as well as foreign countries, for which, the officials whoever thisy be, cannot plead any excuses. Imperial ediots have repeatedly ap peurod, one after another, in the newspapers, showing the friendly intention and respect of
China for the foreign Powers, and arging the speedy suppression of Boxers; but as the law- lessness of the maurgents has assumed such magnitude, the military forces are insuffi cient to cope with thos hence we see the
BUSINESS NOTICES.
樂前芝麻
3
KWONG CHI KOON.
DISPENSARY.
街欄槳城省東腿
CHEONG LAN STREET, CANTON
子甲大歲年叁治同清人 創開年四拾陸百捌仟氜惓
·ESTABLISHED 1864.
詔為雞吉意如
Trade Mark KWONG CHI KOON
DISPENSARY,
CHEONG LAN STREET, CANTON,
ESTABLISHED 13947
UNRIVALLED UI YAU or "AS YOU WISH OIL."
Prices at $1.00 per bottle. 0.50 per bottle. 0.25 per bottle.
TUNG KWAN SAN, OF " Army
Medical Powder," 30 cents per bottle.
TIT TA SAN or "Falling and Bruising Medical Powder." Price at 50 cents per bottle, Made from the best selected medicine to be used for the above Oil and Powder.
-散及油造製泡藥好選揀
uctives that compel the Powers to send their KWONG CHI KOON is one of the largest Native Drug shops in Canton, employing troops to the North. Imperial mandatea hayo | about 300 men. The Proprietor, Mr, U Yam 100,000.00 ben sent to the Viceroys and Governors of Ting, is a man of great energy and busineės capacity, and is also very henevolent, giving thousands of dollars worth of medicine în away charity, usually with an eye to the main off- chance. He has many testimonials as to the efficiency of his medicines from officials, scholars and basiness men. Like the Chiness generally he has great faith in medicine and is desirous of extending his business to foreign countries. giving people of western lands the beguilt of his medicines.
nearly all the provinces, arging them to des. patch troops north, and when the large bodies of troops arrive they will certainly sweep out all. these fiendish and heretical monsters, so as to avenge the wrongs done to foreign Powers.
THE QUESTION OF THE MINISTERS,
i
He has submitted to we the formulas of some of his preparations for examination, giving full explanation as to the medical qualities of the ingredient. I have found the Tung Kwan San or Army Medical Fowder and the Tit Ta Ban or Falling and Braising Medical Fowder com posed of Musk, Barova, Camphor, Rhubarb, two kinds of gan, with red ands of mercury and yellow sulphide of arsenic, animal and rogatable charcoal, which are known in western pharmacy. Besides this it contains gold leaf, tigers and dra- goes bones, shavings of antelope and rhinoceros horas, which I have shown him that chemical science proves to be inert, he proposes to omit from the medicine prepared for farmign use, natatory, as is put up in small total bottles by. The medicine is to be chiefly used as a ster which is can be injected into the nostrils.
The small amount of oxide of mercury and sulphide of azenie will not be dangerous used
(Signed) J. G. KERR,
Canton.
But the most important, personages are the Ministers, so long as we keep them in contine ment, no overture for peace would be for a ma- mont listsued to, and when their big troops arrive it will be too late for talk; consequently the keeping of their Ministers at Peking is also a source of great danger to us. The Viceroys of the provinces have received instructions from the Imperial Government informing them that the foreign Ministers are safe, and the Legutions well protected, and have given re. peated assurance of the same to the Consuls of the different nations. Ta not reliable enough until the Minists are seen marching under sacort out of Peking? Who can tell what may happen on their way out The Boxers are everywhere and are not yet, entirely suppressed, and the forces of the Imperial army are weak, if any thing happens to then it will be worse in this way. still. This is the motive which the foreign Powers should take into consideration. No doubt the Powers have justificable suspicions 10,160,90
which are these: (1) However thick are the 7,580.00
city gates, and however high the great walls, they are not as strong as a golden city. Is 17,620,00
there any guarantee that the Boxors who are 1,005.00
sueaking oven in the Imperial barem could not 11,800,00
have penetrated into the stronghold? (2) If the Ministers are safe in Peking, as it is said
For external use rub tho oil on the temples 27,500,00
· 1,529,978.17 | that they are, why earth are they forehead, between the eyebrows, lack of the not allowed to send lettera in their own. ears and neck, on the chest and back, on the abdoman or wherever the pain or soreness is manuscript, each to his country to satisfy seated. It must be rabbed or for 5 minutes. For his Sovereign? To this day no such letters toothache put a little in the tooth on extton have been sent. Where is the proof Thess and rub on the gums The oil has beneficial are the two circumstances which cause a great effects in headache, fainting, colds, sore throat, stomach ache, colis pains, rheumatism, nunb- suspicion to the foreign Powers Having nege of the limbs, pain in the back, upp, these suspicions in their minds, notwithstanding local swelling and inflammations, influenza, the repeated assurance of all the Viceroys and diarrhea, toothache, pains in the head and con- Governors that they are safe, that the Legations valsions after childbirth, prickly heat, boils, are well protected, and that they will use also and mosquito bites. 15,10.00 their best endeavours to protect the foreigners
Dock, as per last statement 850,021 DI Lesa tuovat since written off 50,021.01
300,000.00
to fitting shop, ve wall and reclamation, now go- downs, work shops, and new slipway... cost of Rew machines for
sitting skop
2,5-17
9,085.58
Tug, launches, and Ughters. To value of Fame as per fast account..... To value of 16 steam launches,
steam lighter and boats,
as per lant account.......... 30,000,00 Add, cost of & now inunubes und one carger boat, kese, one launch sold
20.07-1.00
To Humphreys Estate and Finnes Cen- pany 6 per cent. warigago debentures To suiry debtora sauge To coat of material on band
30th June, 100G.
LIABILITIES.
311,932.7 +
(50,074.00 ·
100,000.00 220,981.81 1,716,523.
$1,816.897.23.
eel fully paid up. By roserve fund By Admiralty loan............. £20,000 50
Less re-payments
By shareholders for 12,500 shares of $125
10,38378
£9,616.12.41:11 3-18ths. By sundry creditors................................ By balance of praft brought
forward from last account 340,260,36 By profit
*598, 028.39
The N. P. steamer Brammer has arrived at Yokohama, and sailed for this port on the 13th inst.
The N. P. steamer Glenogla suited from 36th June, 1800.
To interest Tacoma for Japan and Hongkong on the 9th To Crown rent
There was a very poor attendance at the range for the competition, which was brought inst.
BEVENUE ACCOUNT
means to carry out their nefarious designs. It is stated that this was engendered by the bution of the French Consul in refusing to allow certain packages which he had brought into the city from Mengtse to be examined by the Chinese authorities, who openly asserted that he had with him a large quantity of guns and ammunition. To las charge he appeared Blair winning the Cnp for the third fint. It from San Francisco to the 26th ult, via Hono To drawing office expenses and salaries
was very hot with a strong sax, and the scoring lulu, has arrived at Yokohama, and will leave was not up to the average, Both Cup comi for this port vio Inland Sea, Kobe, Nagasaki petitions are now closet, and practice for the and Shanghai this morning the 14th inst. annual Interport Match will shortly commence.
to have been silent, and that only tended to aggra vate the authorities, while his stern refusal to allow an inspection to be made strengthened their belief that they were contraband goods, in the shape of rifles, revolvera unil cartridges. He refused, however, to yield, and it was reported. throughout this city that he had strack one of the searching party who had been sent special
ly to examine the packages by the Governor
to a close on Saturday afternoon, Ar Sergt. The 0, & O. steamer Coptic, with mails, &c.
Ar. Sorgt. Blair Inspt. McLennan. Mr. Pidgeon Mr. Mackenzi
· Mr. Nortdicoté.
himself. Eventually he succeeded in getting Mr. A Watzon his packages though without the umal inspsc.
91
SB
200-500-600 Handi- To- de. yda yds, cap. tal
33 30 23 31 29
23-31-27 23-25 23 10 201
Winners of
To fire insurance OPONAS,
оп
Directions are given according to the Chinese method of using the medicines. action is exceedingly good, possessing wor defully exrative effects in both internal and external diseages. As it is an invaluable medi- cine it should be kept on hand ready for use by all persons, whether at honte or abroad.
The nature of the oil is very mild, but its
ternally.
DIRECTIONS.
The proprietor of the Kwong Chi Koon Drug Store of Canton has placed in my hands for examination a number of his preparations with the recipe for each. Mazda
His UI YAU**"As you wish Oil" has a wide circulution and is very much used. It is compused of aromatic and stimulant herbs aud Farks, most of which are well known in our pharmacopoeia, together with pingpin (a costly kind of camphor) bishops work, orris root, with
Internally the dose is five drops in a little water, and it is to be repeated every two or ue well in their provinces, how is it possible to three hours, at the same time using it ex expect them to withdraw their troops? Upon oar Emperor appealing to the Emperor of Japan for mediation and protection the latter in reply says that if the foreign Ministers were alive and safe, every other thing could be easily arranged. Unless China does not wish to come to terms of peace, she ought to have sent the Min isters out under strong escorte,so as to satisfy the Powers that she is not lying. If she really had 1,502,500.00 those Ministers under her protection, sa she had two or three other less known articles, but none of the objectionable substances which enter 000,000.00 openly declared that she had, then she shows no into many Chinese medicines. It is one of intention of hostility which the foreign Powers the combinations which has roal merits and ought to take into account. Delay not! Tako it is not strange that it has attained so wide immediate action to have the Ministors sent a reputation for the relief of maladies for which
it is recommended ont under strong escorts so as to gain the con
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