THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, JULY 2ND 1902
PROGRESS OF FRENCH INDO-been promised. In addition to themy will be
CHINA EXPOSITION
AT HANOI
[BY OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONTENT.) It is said that when Monsieure Doumer,, the Governor-General, went home to raise his last loan of two hundred millien franes for the de. šelopment of Indo-China the French financiors naturally hesitated. They jasized to know some- thing of the resources of the country they were asked to promote,
The fiply of the Governed General was char acteristic of the uau, They wished to know something of Indo China? They should have a very practical illustration. He would baildon exhibition as an object leszewin French colonial enferprise. He at une formulated a schicine For an exposition of native próblucēs and polonial Baiertakings, which would constitutes gigantic advertisement of Franças possessions in the Far East. This would inspire confidence in name, and that very indistinctly, and would - also, illustrate convincingly to the natives the
„vsöùrces of France und her greatness.
the gardens with their choico and rare specimens of beautiful plants, pavilions for special exhibits, native and European restaurants and cafes, two cironses, illuminations, captive balloons, the Theatre Française, Annamite and Chinese theatres, concerts, evening aquatic fetes, and numerous other attractions.
From Hongkong visitors may travel by the - steamers of the Compagnie de Navagation Tonkinnise (A. R. Marty), calling at Kwang- cinowan, Heiloi and Paklei, to Haiphong, if the us. Hue be taken, which in the best stosur of the floot, the voyage ocupying about four days. The other steamers are the Hanoi Hongkong and Huting, which have passenger accommodation and do the journey în less time,
CHINESE COLLEGE OF
MEDICINE.
HON. F. R. MAY APPOINTED RECTOR. A combined meeting of the General Council and students of the Hongkong College of Medi- vine for Chinese was held at mood yesterday in the Legislative Council Chamber for the par- pose of slecting a Rector in succession to the Hon. J. H. Stewart Lockhart, C.M.G., on his transforuce to Weihaiwei ne High Commis-
HE. the Officer Ads. Messrs. Jobsen & Co, also ran a regular service ministering the of half a dozen steamers between Hongkongnected with the College wore Dr. Clark (Dean),
pressut bulides
Chinese gentlemen con- msby and Haiphong.
Dr. Thomson (Hon. Secretary), Dr. R. M.; Gibson, Hon. Dr. Ha Kai, C.M.G. Dr. Teurse, Dr. Horton, Dr. Berringer. Mr. R. H. Sharp, Mr. F. Browne, Mr. D. Woal, hud Mr. V
lastes. The first us they do not call at so 'prany po. le as the Hussioner of that possament presideel, and those
The exhibita are being divided into three groups with a subdivision of group will compriso
Class 1. Archwology, ancient art, ethnology religious.
2. Paintings, sculpture, architecture. *. Engraving lithography typography. Photography, books,
1. brusic.and.theatrical art. 5. Maps and planu. - -
6. Sheial economy and colonisatipu.
Medicine, surgery, hygiene, saldie hout second grap will coniptise, classes under the heisal of agriculture, commerce, industries, civil engineering, public works, nicchanics, electricity, methods of transport.
The passenger rates between Hongkong and Haiphong are $45 single fare: 9 return fare available for two months, but these rates will
no doubt be relied,
Tuteber.
HIS EXORLUENCY Gentlemen, The business- On arrival at Haiphong, passage is taken in for which this meeting has been callor, as I and of the foot of river steniners of the Corras, daresay you all know, is to elect a Rector in succession to Mr. Stewart Lockbar), who has poudene Fluviales as Tonkin (Mears. Kurty left the Colony. I leave it to ethers to more
These steamers loayo Faith lasiness in the ordinary way. and d'Abbadie). phong on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at
· ·D:. Úbark—Your Excolloney and gentle- Cabins must be booked in advance otherwis posing Mr. Francis Heary May as Restor of our College in saccession to Mr Stewart Lunk- the passenger rudy laye to sleep on desk or in art, who, as your Excelleyey has said, has luft the pornado the saloon. The fare is 59, which includes Colony. It feeds no words of miss to
you of the qualifications of My May for such couch in the saloon at right or SI for a barth
an office as this. The office is cue which has in the cabinį use two moals on board.
been held by several distinguished prodeces. sors, each of whom has in turn, maintained
EASTMAN'S
KODAKS, FILMS.
AND ACCESSORIES
DEVELOPING AND PRINTING UNDERTAKEN.
GOOD WORK PROMPT RETURN.
WE HAVE AN ESTABLISHMENT SOLELY DEVOTED TO EXECUTING WORK FOR AMATEURS, AND WE HAVE LARGER AND BETTER FACILITIES FOR DEVELOPING AND PRINTING THAN ANY HOUSE IN THE COLONY:
French minds which knew nuly Indo-China by mines and metallurgy. The third group, pan. and arrive at Hanoi the next morning," men, I have very much pleasure in proACHER & CO..
To say the Exposition at Ifanes completet, in November, 102, it will be open ed. When the ime dress near for Monding Donner's departure for France, bonous, in a moment of per inspiution, siggasted i might forni a fitting tarewell wet if he were ta his directly associated with the building before leaving: Consequently, on the “2911 February,
The exhibits will be judged by a Committer and meda's and diplomes will be warded antigued by the Director, of Agriculturo anl
Commerce of Indo-Chies and by the Commis aire-General of the Exposition. They will comprice the grand prize, gold medals, silver medis, bronze medals, honourable mention, and a commemorative medal will be given to all exhibitors. Special facilities of transport Ime our given to exhibitors, and printed rules and re. galatious af laing eigenlated free by the French Consulates throughout the Far East giving all information concerning the exhibition.
inancative corruenies were held in the Palois Central, a magnificent erection which will form the dutre of the Exposition built ings; and which will ulfinutely be preserved as the heach artere of the French Institute the study of the Philology and Archaology of
Eastern Asia,
Everything possible has been dono in advang by the colonists, the consuls in the East and the officials, to make the Exposition great success is promises to be, and Monsieur The spectacle was one magnificence over Thome, the Commissaire-General, bus fulfilled before sten in Ilanei, and was attended by the his many functions with conspicuous ability. Emperor und Emperss of Auzu, Monsieur The money for the Exposition was provided for Donnur, General Doldy, and other high efffcats | by the decree of the Government of Indo-China. Monsieur Thom, the aisle administrator of anted Hanoi, 7th December, 1800, in which the the Exposition, in welcoming Monsieur Doumer, funds were to be drawn from the contributions on belinif of the colonists, pointed out their urnished by this, budget general nud budgets gret ut hits impending departure, after his having local of Indo-China and the receipts realised by taken such un'active part in the colony's affairs the Exposition. For the previous five years, and having by his energy and ability given the colony an impulsion that would definitely guarantee it: prosperity. They were as confident as he in the future, of The colony, and would always realise that he would remain atfschel to it after having pre- pared the way for its aitvanice.
Flourishing in the interior," said Monsieur Thome, strong on the frontiers, this great coliny, mule up of numerous states, solidly aut definitely unitest to atians that programme of progress to which you have again devoted the last few days you remain with ns.
The Exposition is being warady supported throughout the Far East, in France and in the French ecloutes. At the time of iny visit the Commissaire-Cipteral had recaived advice from the French Minister in Tokyo of 500 applies tious from Japanese for exhibits. From the Philippines 150 applications had been made, and in Madagascar'a credit of 100,000 francs had been opened by General Gallióne, to permit of (exbibite being sent, and a body of natives, under the direction of an architect who will be
commissioner-delegato, will arrive in Hanoi to take part. The Straits Settlements, Borneo
"I sainte you, sir, the Governor-General, the and Seṛawak, Siam and the Netherlands Indies-
fiest artisan of French Indo-Chină."-
The Exposition buildings are situated within
have promised many important and interesting | abjents,
a few hundred yards of the cow railway fer- In France the scheme has been enthusias minus of Hanoi. They stand in spacioustically apported, and the Lyons Chamber grounds and aro approached by a wide central of Commerce was the first to organise a aven, which is traversal immediately in front special committed to promote it. Another of the gate by the Boulevant Gambetta at the oud of which is the railway terminus.
I had the pleasure of visiting the Exposition buildings in April last, as a guest of Monsieur Thome, the Administrator-in-Chief, ander whose careful supervision, they are rapidly beng completed for occupation by the exhibitors.
Admfasion to the Exposition grounds is
committer was formed in Paris with similar objects, and numbers imong its members such public meri Milo Myer de Villers, Aymonier, Bompard, Boards, Briere, Guatbiot, Coltin. Delavand, Consia. Hector, Jouannic, Charles Leirs, Pavle, Piquet, Roume, and Vial Among the merchants and manufacturers on
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Hengkou. 6th May 1962
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It is better for the passenger to break his jourary at Dapons, which is reached at her the dignity and the importance of our College, tween 5 and am and there is a daily and I feel sure that Mr. May will equally succeed in maintainfing that, dignity and, in service of steators between Huiphong and fulicting our interests and the interests of the Dapcan. The passage costs incuding a Colley generally The Coilo as a very deep. couch in the saloon. On disembarking at debt of gratitude to Mr. May for the very great Daran, the railway station adjoins the jetty,test which he took in our welfare when he was
Acting Colonial Secretary an interest which THE the passenger can take the train at 7 resultat in very material and substantial advan and arrive in Hanoi in two hours, the fare being tagusto the College. I feel,sin, Laal the very little $1.96 first-class,
I na sy will not be needed, but I should just like to all that I feel sure the interests and welfare of the Colony are very closely boonsl up. Colony a peculiar population, a population the in the face of the College. We have in this bulk of which is not actupily in contact with the rulers of the Colony, twing doubt" largely to the fast that we are on the confines of our of the vaslest omfres in the world- the Empire of China, and that our in- AND COMMANDS EXTENSIVE VIEWS ON ALL SIDES OF THE SEA AND ternurse with China is so great that the
By the time the Exposition is opened, how. Haust should be working: ant the visitor will ever, the new milway between Haiphong and
be able to reach the capital from Haiphong in ve hours, thus saving the discomfort of a night
the small attamer.
day so very namerons that the balk
CHEFOO.
THIS FIRST-CLASS HOTEL, IS BEAUTIFULLY SITUATED IN THE BEACH
On arrival at Hanoi umerous Lotels will be foud, the most important being the Hotel Metropole, Hanoi Hotel, Hotel du Lac, fotel deber of strangers coming into our midst MOUNTAIN SCENERY. FOR WHICH CHEFOO 18 FAMOUS, IT IS NOW
of the population who reside here know neither our ideas or one wishes, nor in fact our system of UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT, HAS BEEN RECENTLY REARRANGED AND Government; and T foot sure that lo a large ex- tent, partienlarly in the matter of sanitation in the Colony, we must look to those qualified students of our College--wou who go forth itled REFURNISHED, AND IS SECOND TO NONE IN COMFORT:
la Paix, Hotel Vanes, Hotel Birot, and as several of these are equal if not superior in raisin and domestic arrangements to many others in the Far East, the visitor may-depend on being cont fortable-The charges are moderate, and are much less than in Hongkong,
From Handi the visitor may take the train to Langson and Dong-lang on the Chinese frontier. the fare being $10.50, and the meals on the train costing $1.50 each. Special trips are being arranged at moderate rates to interier places of interest, and also to the beautiful buy of Along, which in picturesqueness and beauty is claimed to surpass oven the inland sea of Japan.
CORRESPONDENCE.
We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents.] THE FOREIGN COMMUNITY":
TO THE EDITOR OF THE DAILY PRESS.
Hongkong 1st July. SIR-Re the Chinese and the Fablic Health, &c., Bill, I notice that some words have been left out in my correspondence which you have so kindly allowed to be inserted in this morn ing's issue. In the paragraph under the subject matter of "Sections 181 and 18%, &o," *This class of buildings will not be re-erected
with the gas whigh are taught them in our College men who go forth as missionarios in the trae sense of the word, to spread the knowledge. of Western aciendentul Western medicine among their fellow compatriots in this Colony. (Ap plause) Tho Government of this Colony would, I am sure, be wise to use every endeavour to ratain these men in this Colony for that most important work. With the few words, sir, I beg to propose the appointment of Mr. May as Rector of the College. (Applanse.)
Mr. Ho Ko. TBUN-Your Excellency and getlenion, I have much pleasure in seconding, in the name of the students, the election of Mr. May as Restor of one College. No man is hell in higher estoon amongst the Chines community that Mr. May is, and it will give them great satisfaction to have at the head of the College one in whom they have such complete confidence and esteem. I'second Dr. Clark's motion.. (Applausa.)
His EXUELLENCY-Gentlemen. You have heard the proposition. These in favour of it will kindly signify their approval by holding up. their hands,
The appointment of Mr. May was agreed to with unpiemity.
HIS EXCELLENCY--Well, gentlemen, I think the best way would be to inform Mr. May of the great honour that has been paid him.
The new Hector having been summoned, HIP
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TELEPHONE NO. 6.
SARTOR BESARTUS.
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I to the Boer does not extend beyond his farší. His country is nothing. His farm is all ke The Wuching correspondent of the N. C cherishes, all he will fight for is instinet Day. News wrote on the 17th Juno :---- prompts him to tolerate no neighbour's house We have had an amusing incident in cur within sight of his own, and all his interests are city aanals over a question of clothes. Those control upon his beastead. He fought to
obtained through the ranin autrance on the Committes are MM. Ancelot, the president! (unless with, e.)" shank be "This class of! EXCELLENCY continned-Mr. May, I have great who have seen the nasortment of colours that defend that, and cared little what happened of the. French Committes to Foreign Exposi-buildings will not be allowed to be re-erected Phare in informing yon that this meeting | adorn the retinue of an official might think, after it was lost to him. The National Scouts.
Boulevard Gambetta, and a broad ayenne leats up to the Palais Coutral. To the right are grouped the galleries ant pavilions of the section allottunk to the exhibits from France *and her colonies. To the left are the pavilious for exhibits from French Indo-China: at the extremities of the two groups, and pargile with the Boulevard Gambetta. are sections et apart for exhibits from the constries of North and, Easts Asia, comprising China, Japan sad Corea to the right; and those af Seith and West Asia, comprising (Sha, Burma, Nether lands Indios, Straits Settlements, Philips, Borneo, etc., to the left, at the extremity of the
section Indo-Chinese.
As this omission conveys a rery different mening I should feel obliged if you would rectify the error in your next issue.-Yours,
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of Leone, and councillor of Commeres of tious: Arlin, the important silk manufacturer (unless with, &e.)”. the Interior of France; Bellan, maker of embroideries; Chabrieres, president of the Com mitece for Silk at the Paris Exposition: Darid. Mounst, president of the General Association of Commerce and Industry; MM. Emile Dupost, Exgol; Delaunay-Bellevill, Estien Faure Lepage, the well-known armourers, president of the Jury of the Section of Arms of the Paris Exposition, Hauti Fontaine, Honos, Maguin, Lyon, Pleyel Wolf, Finard, Sandoz, Recul de Bordeaux, Vaury president of the Tribunal of Commerce of the Soine. exhibits from France has been done in the The work of grouping and eteesing the Colonial office, under the able direction of M.
Ancslot.
AHMET RUMJAHN
- POLICE COURT.
Tuesday, 1st July,
BEFORE MR. J. H. KEMP (ACTING POLICE O cordial vote of thanks to our Chairman,
MAGISTRAT
DRY IMPERIAL '
CHAMPAGNE
PER 1.DOZEN BOTTLES
$54.
$56.4
PER 2 DOZEN -BOTTLES
fas unanimously elected you to be their Bector that it would be impossible to think of any it would appear, still have their farms, and they I felt it was only right that you should be sent thing that Chinese servant would object are only fighting to prevent their former com.j for at ones and informat of the honour that has
to wear. As far as coats are concerned, 1 dorades from raiding and destroying them. The been shown you. (Applause.
Mr. MAY-Your Excellency and gentlemen, net know where a line could be drawn: but in British are ready to protect these men's farmk. I feel deeply the honour you have conferred trousers the boundary is clearly marked the and they have only to fear raids. The burg
Chinese Tommy" or Bebby Paves his hors corps originally sprang into existence for upon me in electing me Rector of the Chinese wife in undisputed possession of red trousers local work, but it increased grainally, and now College of Medicine in succession to so many Somebody who has something to do with our numbers two thousand. Sections 181 and 162 deal with buildings who have served here me in that position. I that somebody is.I do not know but a glance [The amauded paragraph is as follows:able and distinguished Government officials new police force overlooked that fact.. Who fronting streets less than 15 feet in width and have had no direct connection with the College at the costume that has boon devised for our | MOET & CHANDON'S the built over the entrance of streets. This hitherto, but Lave had a great deal to do police would quite saffice to clear the English class of hailding will not be allowed to be re- with it officially in capucity as Acting chief of having any say in the matter, The erected (unless with the consent of the Governor Colonial Secretary and recently as Colonial dregs seezus to have been devised on the same in Council). No compensation is offered to the Secretary appreciate the difficulties that ideas that have ruled Chinese watchmen and owners for the enforcements of these regulations. stand in the way of the College, and I also cause them to warn any thieves to run by the Fancy the loss. It suy of these buildings are, appreciate very much the power that lies in it lo-day, insanitary stronld they be allowed to for the good of the Colony and for the good of as of a capper or goug. What the noise has done at night time a brilliant combination of science loro generally; and I shall endeavour to red and green and white and black and blue do all that in me lies to overcome the difficulties The exhibits are, of course, to be arranged
stand any longer?]
Bes Eave been hit upon to do by day. I refer to and to farther the best interests of the The hat is adorned with u tawdry bit of gilt like to produce the best decorative effect and to
College of Medicine. (Applause.) render their examination easy and attractive,
Dr. Ho KAI-Your Excellency and gontleed with a nob of blue wool work like a baby
e seas on a gingerbread at home, and is topp-
The Palais Central will roepivo, "withmat.
ren, Before, we separate I wish to propose hot that one sees out here. The cost is of red distinction of country, the exhibits relating to
banting edged with green, and bearing a plain H.E. Major-General Gascoigas. This is the white square of calico, some seven or eight archaeology, the arts, science and instruction,
second dezasion within a short span of time that inches broad with the policeman's number in MARTELL'S agriculture, commerce, industry, mining and
His Excellency Las been kind enough to come metallurgy. Thorough arrangements have leca
were, of plain red boating. The effect on the At about fire clock yesterday morning angst us and take a prominent part in the uplored black The trousers are, or rather made for lighting the buildings by electricity.
that he is now holding a dual office, his time is The section for French Indo-Chin, kirdeauxtables, Mequard at Cio de Fourchambault, Sargeant Jones, Royal Wish Fusiliers, feand-Decedings of our institution. Considering polies of the first sight of the new moments
pankik roolis on the verandah of the married comprise articles from Tonkin, Laos, Anna, les Forges de Mahon, les cimente de Houlogne-quarters, as and. B Blocks, Queens Road East Yery much devoted to and occupied by public was marked. At first it seement that there Cambodia and Kwangohaswan, whilst adjoining sur-Mer, la Chambre syndicale de l'acityline. The boy inmediately bolted, and was pursued duties, and I think it is extremely kind indeed saved us from this erlamity. The louc is uot this to the left and in front of the Palais la Société industrielle de Chanderisgor, la and caught by the sergeant, who gave hip of him to have given us the honour of his fast. On the let of the ith month when the
presence to-day. Our gratitude to him is very
new garments were donned, not ons por cout, of in charge for trespassing.
much deeper because we know that notwith the trousers matched the coals in colour. Some Central will be a small lake, on which will be Bociété des Usines du Rhône, la Squiéte de
The defendant, who said he was hingstanding the pressure of business his great had washed the offending garments in purely exhibited fishing implements, models of native-Saint-Gobain, Dommage Scellous Courroies, and wantoil something to cat, had interest in our institution has induced him to Chinese style, others had tried Sunlight," yet | boots, ste. The galleries of this section will Comptoir du Congo occidental, Tustitu: equnial his possession the ticket given to punkah
ATAP UN. Therefore, gentlemen, I am sure you __be_exclusively reserved, to the prominent de surseille (Bocteur Heckel, Braserie coolies in military service, on the produce some of his valuable time sad to preside others and boiled their breaks with sode. The things of the colony, the merchants and Builsar fréres (Besauqum), Society carboniquetion of which they are allowed to pass by will arren will me that we ought to sccord result was a study in reds step by step. from LIQUEUR SCOTCH WHISKY
the sentries. He was sentenced to three weeks His Excellency our most heartfelt thanks, and the one or two unwashed full bright, buisting | manufacturers of Indo-China will have them onasies, Dorset Cie à Troyes, Sociute pour la hard labour: - a plagu resorved for all their products, industrial defense da commerce de Marseille, Outremer- nad mercantile pid those leading articles Gmment (Lyon). Société d'agriculture at: which they unport. Thus the foreiga visitor J'aimatation da Var, Conani de la Republi will be able to se before as the principal que argentine Dunkerque, Sylveltre (matériel things which the colony consuras d'incendie), Vilmorin-Andrieux, Ch. Delagrave, iditeur, Comité républicain du commerce et de produces.
industrie, etc.
Among the zumerous French firms who are sending exhibits appear snch wall known in- stitutions us Le Creusot, Fives Lille, Châtillou- Commentry, los Forges d'Alnis, Lazaro Weiller. de Havre la Lempsgaie des constructions
At Sotus distances in the rear of the Palais Central and built parallet to it, is the Galery of Fine Arts, which is specially reserved for paintings. This is being directed and organized în France. nuuhh Presidency of the Ditertor of Deaux Arts, Mansion Reger Marx, the laspector-general of the Mustes of the Department, with Monsieur Tagho, Commissaire of the Exposition de Beaux Arts, as youdgator, has the matter actively in hand and Monsieur Tuglio will visit Hanoi to personally superintend the Fine Art gallery, and he will be assisted by two members of the French Society of Artists. Thesalon promises to contain the finest collection of paintings over seen in the Far East, and no less than 500 pictures have already | re-embark for Haiphong.
Whilst the Commissaire-General and the local and metropolitan committees have been leaving nothing undone to guarantee the tees of the Exposition this matter of equipost and organisation, the facilities for foreign visitors have not been forgotten..
The Compagnie des Messugories Maritimes and others have arranged to support the Exposition by conveying the exhibits at special- by redaod rates, and have also decided to grant special passenger fares.
· From Singapore visitors will travel by the axoellent mail steamers of the Compagnie des Messageries Maritimes to Beigon and then
FOR AN UNLAWFUL“ PURPOSE.
ANOTHER TRESIASSER.
Ip Muk, a barber, was arrested by PC. Clyde for trespassing in the backyard of the Central Police Station, and fined $5 or 14 days. The defondant paid the fine.
DESTITUTE.
James Molnues, a Sectel ongineer out of employment, was quite destitute when arrested yesterday by P. C. Rors, who found him loitering in the vicinity of the Hongking Hotel: Moines had only one cont in his porket, and confessed that he had no present means of support.
His Worship sent him to the house of detention.
DRUNK,
James Brodie, another Scotch engineer, was Bined 33 for being drunk and incapabin in the public streat yesterday morning.
LETURNING FROM BANISH MENZ.
La Shing, a coolie, was banished from the Colony same time ago, but the desire to revisit old haunts proved too strong, and he returned. A lukong with a good memory for faves recognised him, however, and conduited his to one old haunt, the Police Court, whence he was transferred to yet another for f'a year, with hard labour.
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THE NATIONAL-SCOUTS. -- ed the cordiality of the vote of thanks, and when it had subsided HIS EXCELLENCY said Gou In this country much miriosity has been tlemen, Iure to thank you with all my show as to the real nationality of the " National heart for the kind way in which you Boats" now fighting with the British regulara. have received the very kind words Dr. Some persons, who knew nothing about the to Kai has spoken about ron. I can most matter, have denied that the National 'Seouts truthfully say that whatever my shortcomings are Boer who at one time fought against ns, and they are many-yet it is the utmost and I have received letters to this offset from pride in the utmost pleasure to me to be of any correspondents. It has Leen astumed that either service I possibly can to the Colony, which the Boers in the corps of National Scouts are may fairly say that I tove, where I receive the trailers, or that they have become a ouanoured test loadness-and the utmost consideration of the justice and generosity of the British, and in which, the longer I stay in it, the more that they are willing to throw in their lot with Lappreciate the greatness it will eventually rise us, and to shoot down, their former comrades. therefore, if in any way I am able to do. I do not suppos (my a writer in the Noval & any little service towards to the Colony, Loan Militery Record) that this sort of conversion say it is done with the atmost pleasure to me. appeals very strongly to Englishmen, but it is evident that even pro-Boors do not understand bag to thank you all. (Applause.) This terminated the proceedings.
the character of the Buers, if two thousand of them are now fighting on our side. A explana with the leading MILLS at PORT- THE Undersigned, boing closely connected tion is given by the Times correspondent which throws a new light upon the conduct of these LAND and PUGET SOUND, are always pre- Scouts. They are not traitors to their country pared to book orders for any specifications at men in the ordinary sense of the word, and LOWEST RATES
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