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-LODGE ST. JOHN? INSTALLA-
TION AND BANQUET.
On Wednesday evening several iniportant functious took pisos in connection with local Masonry, namely the installation of the R. W. Mastor elect of the Lodge St. John, No. 618, s.e., the investment of the officers for the ensu- ing your, followed by a grand languet, which was attended by representatives of all the local Masonic lodges.
The coromony of installation, which was very impressive, took place in the Masonic Hall at 5 p.m. in the presence of the members of the Lodge and many visiling brethren. The R. W. District Grand Mastor the Hon. C. P. Chater, C.M.G., useisted by P.D.J.M. E. C. Ray, installed the R. W. Muster H. B. Bridger, and invested the officers of Lodge St.
John.
The following were the officers invested: Inmediate Pust Muster, Wor. Bro. J. Lochead; Wor. Ben. Wardon, Bro. W. Muskett, Tren hurer, Bro. W. C. Taylor; Senior Deacon, Br. H. Joweit, Organist, Bro. W.V. Terrill Inner Guard, Bro, G. Sim; Wor. Jun. Warden, Bro. J. A. Tarrant; Secretary. Bro, W. M. Everall; Janier Deacon. Bro. F. A. Allen Dir. of Ceremonies, Wor. Bro. W. Farmer; the Tyler, Stowurde, Bros. F. Allen and R. Jonos.
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After the ceremony the brethren desconded to the Banquet Hall, where they were joined by a number of non-Masonio guests, and a com- pany of about 160 sat down to dinner.
The Hall hd best splendidly decorated by the Decoration Committee, who, with coloured fairy lamps, illuminated emblems of the craft, plants and flowers, coloured tapestry, and the many other things which lend themselves to the art of ormonintation, had transformed the ordinarily bleak compartment into a brilliant and extremely picturesque dining-room. Con-
spienous amongst the docerations were the very pretty illuminated insignia of the Lodge, de- signed by W. Bro. Farmer, placed at the end of the room opposite the R. W. Muster: An excellent dinner was provided by Mosers. Adar and Farmor, the wines being from Mosers. Watson & Co., Lal.
The banquet finished, the rest of the evening was devoted to toasts, speeches and barmony. The programme was very happily arranged, and it is worthy of reproduction,, the quotations boing very acceptable. The speeches were mostly well dofvored, and tonehing references were made to absent brothers in South Africa, and those who had passed bence. The songs of the avening wore the two by Bro. Alec Marsh, he singing" The Banks of Loch Lomond" as un encore, and "Father O'Flynn" sung later by Bro. Barris. Bro. Tirrell sang well, re- ceiving un uncore, and Bros. Stephenson and Bridger were loudly applauded for their comic songs. Among those who also sang ware Bros. Longhurat and Jenkins, and Mr. Smart. Bros. Ward and Longhurst accompanied the singers and a mest enjoyable evening tras spent by all present. The toast list was as follows:-
TOARTH "We'll c'en has a wee bit crack."
Heart of Midlothian. The Queen and the Craft." Proposed by the E.W.M. Tempered, august, abiding, reluctant of
prayers, or vows.
**National Anthem."
-Kipling.
"The Most Worshipful Grand Master, of the
Grand Lodge of Scotland,
Proposed by the E.W.M. "He carries binwolf nobly, as hesesm one in Power,
SUPREME COURT.
13th December.
IN SUMMARY JURISDICTION.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1:0)
Dofondant-No, Sir, but I reckoned's HONGKONG GENERAL CHAMBER wanted 'elp, an' I told this 'are Chinaman to shoro off."
Mr. Deneen contended that no caas had been established against the second defendant. Hia BerozN HIS HONOUR T. BERCOMBE SEITE natural one, and the first defendant's interference desiro to get through to the fire was a vary (ACTING PUISNE JUDGE).
was uncalled for. His ellent merely wished to get to his offiue to look after his books and other property. He would call witnesses to prove this. magistrate maintained that the charges had been The witnesses wore heard, after which the sustained--that a disturbance had admittedly taken place. First defendant (the Chinaras) would be finad 85 or 14 daya; second defendant.
2 or 8 days. The ines were paid.
PROMISSORY NOTE CASES, Leo Yan Street West, sued Wong Leung Chor, Lee Yuk Hin, a cook, residing at 2 and 4, a clerk in the office of Mr. C. Ewoxe, solicitor, for $100,75 due on a promissory note.
The plaintiff said the defendant borrowed the 120ney from him on the 15th Septeraber, giving him the promissory note produced.
LARCENY.
to stealing four pieces of clothing, talus one Chau Loung, a gardener, pleaded not guilty doller, the property of a Yonaati shopkooper
woolle walked into his shop, and, taking the The complainant deposed that the accuesd articles produced (four cotton girdles) from the of Complainant, however, arrested bim. wall, tied them round his waist and made to 8
he had nothing to do with the starting of a club In answer to Mr. Brutton, the plaintiff said in September. Some furnituro was obtained from bit to furnish a club at 52, Praya Central He did not know who was the first secretary, but Leung Chor started the club. Ho bought the furniture from a shop in Lyndhurst Terrace for $10.75. The defendant took delivery of the furniture of a Praya Central. Witness was also present. He made The datendant alleged that the artides fell a mistake when he said he got the
on his shoukier as he was passing the shop. actu on the ladli September. He told her He omitted to explain, however, how they cate
havo said the 17th Euptember. He was in the club to be tied in a double knot round his waist, and when I let the money. It did not know a consequence goes into soclusion for a club. He received a letter from Messrs. Moan- when the furniture was taken away from the
month.
Foy and Brutton on the 24th November. He did not know whether the furniture was re-ploaded not gaity to assaulting the complainant Mungal Singh, I.P.C. 695, Cheung Clan, oved the day before. (Mr. Brutton read this a boatman in the employ of the barbour depos letter, which aid that in consequence of the The complainant if he had occasion to go was asked to return the promissory note in where ho found the defondant lying on one of furniture having been removed the plaintif into the sorgeants' room at the police station, question by a certain time proceedings would be the beds. Having found what he was in search takon) No money was actually passed. He of, the complainant was turning to leave the reaived the promissory note for the furniture, room, when the defendant sprang up, and, with He received another biter from Mounsey and cut the slightest cause, aseaulted the complain- Brutton on y conceday. (This letter wus pro-ant, kicking and striking him with his clenched duced, and sitowed that the spacial defence of fists. want of consideration would be set up
Defendant, who made a work defence of bav. ing been struck first, wus fined $5 or 14 days.
costs. He said he was perfectly satisfied that His Lordship Low-suited the plaintiff with the promissary note dated the 4th day of the eighth moon, which corresponded with the 17th September, was written and signed without the impressed stamp having been put upon it. The izpressed stazap was dated. the 18th Septem
ber and the date of the promissory note was the 17th September, A promissory note stumped after it had been executed could not be sued upon,
18, Mosque Street, sued A. M. Silvu, of 3, Old Guilhermina Cordeiro, a widow, residing at Bailey, clerk, for $175, balance due on a pro- mistory note given to him by the defendant in 1893.
Grist for the defendant.
Ms. Roscu appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr.
Mr. Grist said he had served his friend with notice of special defence, taniely, that the claim It might shorten matters if he said that that was debarred by the Statute of Limitations, was the only dofonce he proposed to set up,
Mr. Recce said his Lordship would soo front a translation of the note in question that the defondant promised to pay $385 by monthly There were endlorsumcuts on the note which instalments of 810 on the fourth of each month.
showed that money was paid on account up to May, 184. In respect of the next five instal. mouts judgment was given against him in that court,
ASSAULT BY INDIAN CONSTABLE.
INTERESTING TO HOUSEWIVES.
A caso that will hold no small stoment of in. day. Mrs. Jenes, wire of tho Assistant Har terest for housewives in the colony came up to Lour Master, charged her house coglie with
stealing fish.
OF COMMERCE.
FUND IN AID OF SUFFERERS FROM THE TYPHOON.
Committee of the Hongkong Goneral Cliom-ceipt of the following amounts to the above At the Monthly Meeting of the General The Hon. Treasurer begs to acknowledge re- 10th December, 1960. Frosenti Messrs. Ascriptions: bur of Commerce, hold at 11.15 am. on the Fund, and will be glad to receive further sub- Haupt, D. R. Law, A. M. Marshall, B. L Richardson, C. S. Slurp, N. A. Sicbs, Hen. J.
Proviously acknowledged £50 & $4,211.20 Thurbora (ez ficio, and R. C. Wilcox
Messrs. John D. Humphreys & Secretary)."
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MINUTES.
The Minutes of the last Monthly Meeting (held 15th November) were road and confirmed.
THE CHAINMAN.
The Secretary read letters from the Chairman and Vice-Chaiten regretting their inability (the former owing to indisposition, the latter to a summons to attend a meeting of the Execu- tive Council (to ko present.
On the proposition of Mr. Mazehall, seccaded by MT.
took the chair.
from Eir Thes. Jachron expressing regret that The Chairman rend a letter just received. he would be unable to attend the meeting.
RESIGNATION OF MEMBERS.
The Secretary reported that Mr. W. F. Wenyou and Drs. Hartigan, Stedman and Ren- nie had resigned membership of the Chamber, such resignation to take effect on 31st Decom bor. Mr Wonyon had left the Colony and now conducted his business from Glasgow.
THE BETTER CONTROL OF MASTERS AND ENGINEERS OF STEAM LAUNCHES. A le-ter was received from the Colonial Secretary on the 20th November announcing had been appointed to a Committen to consider that Messrs. A. M. Marshall and D. R. Law
tificates, together with the Captain Saporin- the proposed system of continuous record cer- tendent of Police and the Auting Harbour Master.
The Chairman said that perhaps Mr. Marshall would be good enough to tell them what had been done.
Mr. Marshall said that Mr. Law and himself had a meeting with the Captain Superintendent of Police and the Auting Tiarkour Master, at tinuous record certificates of masters and on- which the suggestion with regard to the con- gineers of stea-launches was discussed at some
length, and it was decided to recommend the Government to sanction is record of service It appears to be the practics among those being kispt in a register at the Harbour Office. house coolies, when they are sent for provisions The Harbour Master objected to the endorse to make arrangements with the compradore ferment of such record on the certificate of com- the cutting-off of, say, a quarter of a pound, None of the householders involved and it may of certificates being perpetrated. which then becomes the perquisite of the coolie. Petency as suggested by the Chamber on the ground that it would probably lead to forgeries fully alive to the fact that they were being vic- safely said that nearly all are involved--though timised, cuted to face the pablicity of the police court, and so the matter has gone on. Mrs. Jones, however, knowing that she was being the remedy at hand, and gave the matter into daily swindled, very sousibly took advantage of the hands of the police.
The coolie got seven days, with hard labour.
BEFORE ME, HAZELAND.
THE CONFIDENCE TRICK.
Ip Eai, a house coolie, was charged on ramoud with stealing 852 and gold inger-rings, valus 3, from a married woman by means of a trick. The complainant did not appear in court. and the cash was dismissed.
Colony from November, 1894, to April 1799, and The defendant was absent from the ho suggested under these circumstances the Statute of Limitations did not begin to
UNLAWFUL POSSESSION. ran until the defondant, returned to the Wan Sam and Chan Choi Kut, coolies, Colony. His second point was that his return to the Colony he made to the pleaded not guilty to boing in unlawini posses sion of a quantity of branches of trees, reason- plaintiff a promise to pay when he got workably suspected of having been stolen. He had since got work, earning $75 a month, and was therefore able to pay. Then on the 1st December last the defendant paid him $50, and he submitted that that was a payment on account, and that it amounted to an acknowledgment of the debt and a promise to pay the balance.
The plaintiff gave evidence in corrobora tion of Mr. Reece's statement.
Evidence was also given by the plaintiffs
sister.
At this point Mr. Grist was called away, and Mr. F. X. d'Almada Castro took up the
Case for the defendant.
Mr. Reese mid that the defendant came to see him on Saturday, December Est, and said -Shakespeares would come and see him on Monday and wake an arrangement. He submitted that that was sufficient to take the case out of the Statute of Limitations,
"Ys Banks & Bracɛ O' Bonnie Doon.
"The District Grand Master end four of the District Grand Lodge of Hongkong and South China.? Proposed by the R.W.M. "A Goodly Company-the favor of the men.
Bro, Anderson.Tennyson. Responded to by WPM. Song....."Queen of the Earth"...Bro. Terrill
*Sister Lodges and Visitors" Proposed by the W.S.W., Bro. Dickio. They are welcome all, for these be they with
whom we'd fain consort."
Henry VIII. Responded to by Bro. Lacy Johnson; Mesars Mancell & Smart,
The Hongkong andl South China Masonic
Benevolence Fund Corporation." Proposed by Wor. Bro. J. W. Kinghorn,
P.M.
Acknowledged by the oklest Trustee of the Fand present, W.P.M. Bro. Anderson. Todo good for its own sake was the life- long object of the brothers"
-Nicholas Nickleby.
"The Nowly Installed Master."ANA Proposed by Wor. Bro. J. Lochead, IP.M. The rank is but the geinen stamp, the
man's the gowd for a that,
Burns.
Mr. Reece's clerk said that on the fat Decom her the defendant called of their office and paid $50. On Mr. Roose asking him "What about $175 he replied, "I will consider it. Don't 12 o'clock and neo what arrangement I can issue a writ yet. I will come on Monday about make."
By Mr. d'Almada o Castro-The defendant.
An Indian constable stated in evidence that he mot the dofendants in Bonham Road with the branches in their possession.
Some were newly cut, others appeared to be a day or perhaps two days old.
the branches in the road and picked them up, The defendants, who alleged that they found were sentenged to 14 days' hard labour each.
EUROPEAN CHARGED WITH ANSAVIS.
An officer in the Public Works Department pleaded not guilty to assaulting one Loang Tam Iu, a carpenter, on the 12th inet.
The complainant's evidence. was to the effect that he was putting a grating in a house when Chinamon came up and told him he had no right to be there, as his naine was not on tho list of those anthorised to do work for the Sanitury Board Complainnut refused to go sently returning with the defendant, who away, and the Chinaman then want ont, pre- struck complainant three times with his stick. stick, was dismissed with a cantion.
Defondant, who denied having used his
GAMBLERS.
commended will answer the purposo?
The Chairman-Do you think the plan ro
Mr. Marshall-Yes, I think it will prove an effectire check upon the men.
THE CONTRACT FOR CARBLAGE OF MAILS FROM HONGKONG TO CANADA.
Read letter from Secretary, Moutzoal Cham- ber of Commerce, dated 27th October, enclosing copy of a resolution adopted ananimously by that body on the 17th idem, expressing the opinion that the occasion of the renewal of the contract between Her Majesty's Government and the Canadian Pacific Railway Co. should- be seized to usk for additional facilities (increas ed number of trips) and neceleration of service. The Secretary aid that an acknowledgment of the letter had been despatched on the 3rd December,
PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF THE BANKRUPTCY ORDINANCE.
In reference to this question,
Hon. J. Tharburn said the Bill submitted to! tho Government by the Chamber would come
up for first reading at the Council meeting to be held that afternoon. He understood that come little time would be allowed alapeo before the second reading to give opportunity for its consideration..
THE ENVISION OF THE CHINESE TARIFF. In view of the fact that peace negotiations. appear to be impending at Peking and as it is probable they will include a povision of the should be addressed to Sir Ernest Satow tariff, the Committee decided that a letter British Minister in China, intimating that HE's predecessor in office. Sir Clande Mac- donald, promised the Chamber that before any agreement was arrived at with regard to the tarif, the Chambers of Commerce at Hongkong to express an opinion upon the changes proposed. and Shanghai would be afforded an opportunity
The meeting then terminated.
THE DEFENCE OF THE PEITANG.
the despatches of M. Pichon, French Minister We published yesterday some extracts from
month in Paris on affairs in China. The fol at Peking, from the Yellow book issued last lowing remarks on the defence of the Feitang are also interesting. In a despatch of Septem ber 1st M. Pichon rays
Fire coolies were brought up on the in- said to Mr. Roace that he had come to pay the formation of Inspector Ford, three charged judgment debt, and be obtained a receipt for with being keepers of a common gaming-house $50 and left immediately afterwards.inn matshed at Wong Noi Cheung, the re-haps, the most astonishing and remarkable. It
The witness was elendly questioned by his Lordship, who spoke to him somewhat sharply more than once.
Mr. Reeos they entered the witness box and bere out his clerk's testimony..
For the defence Bir. d'Almada e Castro sub- mitted that the evidened was not sufficient to put the caso outside the Statute of Limitations, and that the rule us to absence from the Colony did not apply here,
The hearing was adjourned.
POLICE COURT. Thursday, 13th December.
BEFORE Mr. KEMP.
-CASE,
maining two with playing there. They, of course, denied it.
Evidence was heard, and the keepers were
fined $15 or a month, the other two or eight be confiscated. The five went to prison. days, all money and implements of gambling to
FOOTBALL.
In the Rugby match yesterday afternoon at Happy Valley a draw took place between the H.K. F.C and the Army. The Army kicked off, and the ball was sent into touch. From the line out Chetwynd captured, and, from zan thres-parts the length of the field scored underneath the posts. This, however, was not Donated. Numerous scritomages ensued, in which the Club showed to the best advantage. Bishop prosently seized and was successful in scoring but from a free kick near the touch the Club failed to register the extra points.
The game at half-time stood-Club, 2 tries; Army, U
BEACONSFIELD AECADE FIRE-INTERESTING A Chinese merchant and a bluejacket from Song “The King's Minstrel" Bro. Alec Marsh. HMS. Endymion were charged with disorderly conduct at the fire in Hesconstield Araade on Sunday evening Inst. They pleaded not guilty. "Our Absent Brethren."
The Chinaman was defended by Mr, Dracon, solicitor is
From the evidence addnood it transpired In the second half the Army placked up Beaconsfield Arcade, attempted to make his they had managed to oqnalise, Stockwell and way to the immediate vicinity of the Bre but Watson being responsible was prevented by a Sikh constable. He then Besult-2 trios each: The following were the
siege that of the Bishoprio of Peking is, per- "Of all the defence organized during the
has a considerable population. More than 3000 natire Christians had taken refuge there. The Bishop, Mgr. Favier, had with him his cond- jutor: Mgr. Jarlin, 18 Franch prieste, an end 111 seminarists. The sisters of moroy whose Austrian stalent, and eight Chinese priests hone, call Tentsetang, is separated from Paitang only by a narrow street, numberod 20. The mili tary garrison deputed to protect the missionaries, Risters, and refugees consisted of only 42 men 31 Frenchmen for Peitang and 11 Italians for Pentestang Christians possessod lances, sabrus, and pikes, A certain number of Chinese A few seminarists wore armed with rifles
Mr. Garchom Stewart
E. Pabaney..
Standard Oil Co.
A. R. Marty
James H. Cox
Messrs. Chas. J. Ganpy & Co.
19
Abdoolally Ebrulim & Co.
Mr. David E. Brown... Messrs. HA..
Asgar k H. Esmail Mr. F. D. Goddard ... Moara, Noronha & Co. Mr. H. Eesask Elins...
H. M. Namazee..... 9. H. Michasi A. Shaw
Hon. F. H. May....
Mr. P. P. J. Wodehouse
Woug Wing Chin
Cupt. G. C. Anderson
17
W. J. Wright
19
E. H. Craig
Mr. H. Ruttonjoe
E. J. Pierpoint
R. H. Craig
Sung Sing... Jo Ku Lu
Mr. H. J. Watson D. Doyle.
Au Fung Chi Chung Ngo Kwan U Hung Kai Li Kin Ching Ng Shing Chung Wong Penang Fang
Yuk Kán.
Mr. He Ngok Lau
CRICKET,
H.M.S. "TAMAR V. E.W.F. On the Cricket Ground yesterday. Boore:--
I... FAMAN,"
50.
Liont Hazel, B...., run out
Lieut. Strong. PALLI, o Lloyd, t Hill 111 H. Boer, & Doughty, b lii
34 Rev. E. Good, R.N, Gwyther, b Higgon 1 Sergl. Sutton, N., McMahm, Higgon 8 Mr. Shettio, R.N., a Hill, Williams. Mr. Hill, b Williams
10
50
Mr, Hagrs, N., Walwyn, b Higgon...
J. Polliente, b Hil....
50
G. Steeds, b Higgon .....
P. Woods, not out.....
Extras.......
.187
B.Y.F.
Licat. Hill, o and b Strorg.
Livat. Higgen, o Strong, b Shattlo Liont. Gaythor, & Clood.......... Capt. Doughty, a Baggs, b Good
12
30
10
10
Major Bir . W. McMahon
Lieut, Lloyd
did not bat
10
Pte. Stafford
10
Pto, Quirks
Extre
Total
Capt. Cadogan, cand b Strong,
Lieut. Wiliamo, not out...
Lient. Walwyn
13
196
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Hongkong, 16th September. 1899,
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Address-Care of Mosers. Kwone SANG & Co.
No. 144, DES VEUX ROAD.
THE CHINA AND JAPAN
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£50 and $4,692,20
2
The Hon. Treasazer begs also to acknowledge the following amounts:--
Sing Woo Co.
500
A Chinese Lady...
500元
Mr. Ho Tang
250
The Kwong Wai Opium Farm
250
Mr. Loo Koen Ting...
Chau Tang Bhang
950
Yuen Fat Hong... Yan Woo Co.
200
200
***
Yuen Lai Clien
200
Hop Hing Hong
150
The Yoo On Firm
150
Wing Cheong Chan ...
150
Wing Cheong Leo
150
Mr. Fung Wa Chün...
200
Mr. Ho Fook
LOU
Mow Tai
The Chai On Insurance Co. Kwong
100
100
100
100
'The Chuen On Insurance Co. The Man On Insurance Co. The Tung On Insurance Co. The Lai Yuez Opium Firm Chit Wo Hong ... Po On Insurance Co.
Y
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10
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
TELEPHONE CO., LD.
100
100
100
100
HONGKONG EXCHANGE.
100
Kini Fat Firm
70
Kwan Mow
50
Mr. Chun Tang
Chun King Tue Hot. Wei Yuk...
OPEN DAY AND NIGHT.
The Yes Ou Insurance Co.
Kia Tai Loong nag ta
Kung Yuen Firm
Kwong Man Cheng
Hang Kee Firm Kwong Tak Fut
Sia Ming Shan Firm Kam Foong Yu... Tak Cheong Firm Ming
Yu Tei
Yoe Shun Tai
Tong Shang Wo
M. Mak Lai Tong
Kwong Nam Loong. Kwong Mau Wo Tak Shing Firm Lun Cheong Firm Tung Fook Tai Hang Shing Cheang Kung Shun
Tai Foong Shun We Shing
Dr. Ho Kai Mr. Wei On
Loong Bhing Curio Shop Mr. Tam Tre Kong... Chau Sia Ki Wei Mui Kai King Wo Hong
Li San Hin.. Another Chinese Lady
Total
SUBSCRIPTIONS:-
50
EXCHANGE LINES,
$6,525,00 4,692.20
£50 & $11,217.29.
HONGKONG AND THE FILIPINO
⠀ JUNTA.
Old Song that the first defendant, who has an office connderably, and before the whistle sounded at the beginning of the 17th century rehusst that it be suppressed. It will be charged
Proposed by Wor. Bro. W. Farator, PM, "Thongli last to sight, to memory dear, Friends all! Though they be not here, net will
we drink long life and health to them Song.I Wonder Why Bro. R Stephension
$80 Per Annum
PRIVATE LINES,
$100 Per Annam,
122
NO CHARGE FOR INSTALLATION.
NB-A special charge is made for lines of more than average length.
ELECTRIC SUPPLIES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION IN STOCK.
BATTERIES,
Including- CHEMICALS,
ELECTRIC BELLS,
INSULATORS,
LIGHTNING CONDUCTORS,
SWITCHES,
TELEPHONES,
WIRE, &e., Ko.
PRICE LISTS
ON
APPLICATION,
ELECTRIC BELL INSTALLATIONS ERECTED AND KEPT IN
'ORDER.
Estimates given for all kinds of Electrical
A special to the Sun from Washington last month says: Plane for the suppression of the Filipino insurrection are being perfected by the Government. The Government contemplates crushing out the guerrilla banda that have given so much annoyance to the garrisons in the outside infinances that have given ail and the interior of Luzon sad the suppression of comfort to the enemy. The first stop has aiready thousands of soldiers or Boxere, who had at cretary Root to proceed vigorously against the From June 20 to August 16 several teen taken in orders sent to MacArthur by Be Krupps-at their disposal, entirely blockad- the guerrille hands have been exterminated times se mony as 14 casas-three of them Filipinos, giving them na rest until the last of of the two establishments. Their attacks or forced to surrender. The second step will the south-west (palace of Prince Li), from maintained by Aguinaldo at Hongkong; and were made from all eídca, principally from he the ampression of the revelationary junta north-east (pagode of the Lamas). They fired persons that have added the Filipino eluks. the south east (blue pagoda), and from the perhaps a less fement course toward other diasharged from, enormnons cannon made in the junts committes in British foratory and more than 2,500 artillery projectiles--ahmpael The State Department will call the attention zbells, bullate of every calibre, sometimes of the British Government to the presence of
more than 500 bundles of straw soaked in petro- guilty of unlawful acts, and its members have work several million cartridges... They threw by the Government that the junts has been dog'soven minge, four of which how up, while Evidence will be facuished that the funts is Teum, grenades, und inflammable crows. They violated her privileges in neutral territory attention of Sergeant McKay, No. 5 Station, Cox, MoMortaria (Capt.). Strong, and Chetwynd; buried a pine oplosion, 30 women who died Great Britain has recently established a pro got excited, and his gesticulations attracted the Club-Back Russell : three-quarter backe under fire, 10 children, des from, mi nao thôngsung 88 a base of supplies and in-ON!
three were discovered in line. The mege made directing the campaign of the insurgents and 400 victims of whom 38, were Chagose killed
Trained Machanlemas sent to Out Ports who ordered him off Defendant went away, half-backs of Wiliamson and Howlin for of distress and illness the French sailors and codent which bat it is alleged that he returned immediately
formation
fit up Installations if required.
tempted to get past the Sikh A crowd Sandford, Gibson, Stockwell, and Anderson.
asures ke sapeut to pix Talian eller. The viator, and the request. gathered, and the second defendant, who stated Army-Back-Bingay, B. Lhree-quarter annary, M. Chavanuse, and other
requese Prostically sperior if the
the United States. In April, Bro Busted thich the Sikli unistable had E.A. Stefans, Ekso
that he was parsing quietly along at the backs Wall, R., Tregear, 5thH.0, Harman had nie woantied and the ItaliaILS
went over to see what the trouble A., Grinlinton, B.A half back For
Our sailors Spanish Legation in Washington, went to Cau
ade here he established a system, of espionage the most
lems was to cl Americas military, sad naval morenients. more then he old manage and with the R.A. Lewis BAGWEN LA
the
of so zintascens a popula- Complaint, was muls to the Brith Govern- cops arrived there were only ment that Carranes and those ssociated with and then were limited to the kim were violating international law, and usage, gorsk Darest necpatties At the beginning the food, and that Great Britain should not permit them fillet wheat, and zice vid Som. ↑ to remain in Britisk teritory for the purpose
for a month sex, When w
The States The British Government acknowledged had meek 18 animals were killed that the claims were jud and dikaid Carrades ine, coffee, and cogno. On August and his associates to leave, Canada. Hongkong still remained one male living. Onions, is geographically so near to Manila that the plants, and leaves of trees had been same objections apply to the Filipino junts
Chinese Christia
The wires, sisters, daughters, and swatherts
of Masons ** Proposed by the W.JW. Bro, J. A. Tarrant Reply by the youngest Mason present, Iro. J. H. Longhurst
"When iction wring the brow
minista ng angel thon
1
Banjo Sulo. .............. Belected,
*
For full partculars, ¿ze.
the sergeant's back was turned, and again at. / warda-Johnston: Hallifar, Bishop, Wilson their meer Barist Brothers, a Frencli mis. 1888, Lieutenant Carcsúsí, naval attache of the Apply to
"All poor and distressed Maspiikides of Kolping him the bluejacket, told this BWF Kitto, BE. Clapham B
Proposed by the 8. Der
the Tyler and drank a
mathe, tünete Plan silence.
Eh, but the man's dom let's c'AR FANS V
ax help him
"Comrades good night; go home ad My dear, I was the first who came awa
"BYTOW
ere Chinsman to shorych The Chin RA, AR
man refused to share oude the bo, and A. N. Other
jacket pushed him, and followed him to the often
two daya
auge of the crowd, when the Chinaman ram relinquishing the portfolio of Foreign of The second defendant than stated list Affairs Luzd Salisbury has made, a great, pe- PC 110 come-up and charged him with kickcuniary sacrifice; mysa home japer. That office. ing up a disturbance, eventually arresting him
MagistrateDid the Sikh constable sak you | uneration is attached to either of the offices rovis
corice with it.a miary of £5,000, but no R for assistance?.
of Prime Minister or, Lord Privy Seal
wo of injuring friendly nations the
there.
W STUART HARRISON,
Note AddressNo. 2, TCE HOUSE ROAD,
Manager.
AMERICAN SYSTEM DE TISTRY
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"NO. 30, QUEEN'S BAD CENTRAL BOTTASEN PHADWICK KEW.
Clark or Posts & NOBLE), Hongkong, loth September, 1899, ... [2419+