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in 1901 Tao Mu soon showed that be was the right kind of official to fill so important u bost. He started at once to cut down unnec essary expenses and to exercise supervision aver his subordinates. He was an improve ment on the late 'Li Hung-chand by the
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Minister at Peking, has been appointed to Señor B. J. de Chlogan, formerly Spanish represent Spain at Tangiers.
The Hen, Treasurer of the Alice Memorial with thanks the following donation to the fands and Nethersole Hospitals begs to acknowledge. of the Hospitals: A Fatient's Thanksgiving.
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in checking the bane of the Kwang pro- vinces, the ever-flourishing piracy. He bas worked harmoniously with the foreign reprorentatives at Canton and with the authorities here, the complicity of the Chineso Gloveroment in the. Ginge Street
It is reported from Peking to the effect that the Emperor has commanded that the Deable murder being, as far as we know, the only Dragon of the First Grade, First Division-a unpleasant incident during Tao M's decoration bestowed upon Royalty alone-hat viceroyalty.
That his ill-health and age be bestowed upon Prince Cyril Vladimirovitch, (he is about sixty-sovou) have compelled his who recently visited Peking. retirement is much to be regretted. Some The N.-C. Daily News hard on good author unxiety will be felt as to his successor atity that Barentski's Ciamis has been purchased Canton, a post which requires one of the by a well-known frm of Chiness. It is their ablest men af China's disposal. To govern intention to erect a permanent structure for the Cantoneso, alone requires great talent; the purpose of holding regular performances in addition, to live on terms with the foreign throughout the year in Shanghai. element at Shaween and preserve harmonious relations with Hongkong calls for a very strong and prudent Viceroy. The Singhai native official rumours designate is TAO Me's probable successor WEI KUANG-TAU, Viceroy of the Yun-Kuei provinces (Thanan and Kweichan), whither he was promoted from the post, of Acting Vicomy of the Min-Chie provinces. Little is knownLieut-General Nelson Miles, commanding of Wet except that he is a conservative, u City on the 5th ult. on his way from Port Riley the United States army, passed through Kansas qualification which does not recommend bim
to Washington, called there by President in foreign eyes as ruler of the Two Kwang. Roosevelt, and threatened with an Tim›diate CLARET, SHERRY AND PORT An enlightened official at Canton is an courtuartial ou à obarge of having betrayed
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The Paris Tenis states that M. Delcassé obtained the telegraphed acceptation of the Guversotship of Indo-Chins from M. Beau. who was away on a holi ley. If he benefits by his change be will start for Tudo-China by an early mail. He will go to Paris to receive the instructions of his Government.
Signor Prinetti's recent duel is explained by the following telegram from Rome last month
Ax' a sequel to is heated discussion in the lobby of the Chamber of Deputies on the subject of the Erythran (Italian East African) budget, Senator Franchetti, a member of the her, has challenged the Foreign Minister, Signor Prinetti, to fight a duel.
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 9th, 1902
Inmoor in Bangkok has it that the police are searching the city with a warrant for the arrest of Mme Humbert, herolas of the cele brated Crawford-Humbert "inheritance" case.
The British Minister at Bangkok, Mr. Reginak Tower, who has been suffering from typhoid fever, is making satisfactory progress, and by this time should have started for Europe, via Singapore, où leave.
At the Anglican Syuod, Torento, on the 12th nit, a resolution was passed demanding the elimination from the history used in the High Schoote of Ontario of the Romanist contention that the Church of England dates from the time of Henry VIII.
The appointment of the Hou. Michael Herbert to succeed. Lord Panacefoto has overy-
thing to recommend it, says the Outlook. Mr. Herbert is a member of a courtly and poilshad family; he has previous experience of offcial life at Washington, having been Secretary of Lagation in 1802-98. He is credited with a profanud knowledge of American institutious and ways, and, not least, he is married to an American lady.
Lord Salisbury the other day offended, many
citizens of the British Empire by alluding toit as the "English" Empire. His specck in the " Lords last month in moving a role of thanks to the Army and Navy contained more matter of offence. Lord Salisbury spoke of the "Crown of Fuginot," of "Euglishmen beyond the seas,” meet of England." Patriotic Soots and Trish. and saddest perhaps of all) of the Govern
man mukt taką sensolation from the fact that if the uncle sinned in the House of Lords the nephew in the Commons thaintained a correct attitude throughout. Mr. Ballour scknowledg
g with due emphasis that our Crown, our Empire, and our troops, ware "British.***
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FAR EASTERN AFFAIRS.
LONDON, 8th July, 21:10 a.m.
LORD CRANBORNE'S BLUNDER.
The Daily News describes Mr, Balfour's statement in the House of Commons Monday as an elaborate apology for Lord Chinborne's terrible gaucherie. The London
journal believen (bat Baron Hayashi, the Japanese Minister, was greatly concerned if not incensed, at Lord Cranborne's words.
Lord Spencer intends putting a question to Lord Lansdowne in the matter.
REUTER'S SERVICE.
Losnos, 6th July.
CRICKET THIRD TEST MATCH The third Test matol concluded at shofield by 143 runs. Festerday resulted in a win for the Australians
THE KING'S PROGRESS.
Majesty passed an excellent night, that he is Yesterday morning's bulletin mys that His
cheerful and feels much stronger. The douto s considers that His Majesty is now out of danger. The evening bulletins are discontinued.
LONDON, 6th July. CORONATION DINNERS TO THE POOR.
Five hundred thousand poor people have been entertained at dinner in London. H. M. the King in a letter to the Lord Mayor expressed his fervent wish that the por might pass Duke and Duchess of Connaught, Duke and Duchess of Fite, Pritices Beatrice, and other
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morning and all afternoon. In the ovoning a concert was given on deck by the Volunteers, when thedollowing contributed Major Chap- raan,Sergt. Wolf, Copl. Hauce.Fryts. Heckford. Hainsworth, Ganr«. Leykum, Logub, Lammert, Claridge. Witchell, and Spr. Edward. Guur, Jordan socompanied.
"A great deal of fan has been obtained by chalking rings round passengers who visited the Volunter poop-daok There is an unwritten law that if son visits the forecastle or poop and one of the crew draws a ring round him on the deck with obelk, the person has to stump up." The Volunteers bove 200ured several free drinks In this manner.
Sir Thomas Jackson and Mr. J. J. Ball-Irving
were amongst those who visited the poop-deck toes the Volunteers at their games, eto, and they were both chalked. The former sent over fourboxes of “No, 1.," cigars and the latter drinks
for all the tron. On Saturday, 31st May, the obstacle race, and biscuit, glass of water, and
sports were continued. The Volunteers had an
wheel-barrow races. A tug-of-war was won by Bergt. Andrew's team of eight men. - Four ~ teams entered. Yesterday (Sunday) we paraded for church at 11 a..; the service was taken by Blebop Awdry,
On the whole the men have been very well. There are two or three half-hearted follows who do not seem to care for the soldier's lot. There was a complaint about the food, but this was at once fixed up by the chief steward, Mr. Vick, when the matter was put before him. Taking it all round, the men are having a very good time. They have sleo behaved themselves well, and have tried to be good soldiers. Drill every day has done much to smarten them up.
and spirits." They are very fl now both in drill and health
Writing from Vancouver on Wednesday, 4th June, our correspondent myse
"We arrived at Victoria at 9 a.m. yesterday, but stayed only a short time; nó me went ou shore, there being nothing much to 900. Lt.- Cal. Holmen, the District Ofiser Commanding, came on board, also two B.A. officer. Col. Holmes came down here with us sud made an informal Inspection of the continyent. Wbila at the whart at Victoria, some excitement caused by the Shimano Moth ranog into ne when trying to berth at the wharf
two of our boats, bent a strong davit, smashed
The English mail of the 7th ult, was delivered gathered from the following telegrams favouring the governor's proposals. Cardinal happy day, The Prince and Princess of Wales next to us the store it, but not badly,
in London on the 5th inst
Two fresh Chinese cases of plague were reported up to noon yesterday, one in Bonham Rond, while the other was found deed in Algar
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On the 20th June, at Shunghat, the wife of ADALBERT S. ELLIOT, of a daughter. Shanghai, the wife of C. J. WHITE, of a daughter. On the 1st July, at No. 6, Peltaina Jane
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On the 1st July, at the General Hospital, Shanghai, of cholera, FRANK JOHNSTONE, aged 23 years, of the Shanghai Municipal Police Force,
On the lat July, at the General Hospital,
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and Canton-Hankow railways.
Capetown, June. 14-Unprecedented snow- storms have swept over the midlands. The
talus are blocked by a six foot drift at Nauwpoort. The telegraph wires are down Pretoria, June 14-Intense cold, accompanied by heavy snow, pravails here The Cape mail was blocked in the snow at Springfield for 24
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engines to extricate the train from the drift.
It was necessary to employ tree
The anticipations in the following telegram, datal Home, 16th June, have apparently not been verified-The complete success of the negotiations between Judge Taft, Governor of the Philippines, and the Vatten on the subject of the Frier lauds in these islands, appears to be assured, four out of the five cardinals con posing the sub-committee of the cardinals Steinhuber, z Jesuit, opposes them. After the completion of the urgotiations an aente confiot the Filipino religions order in regard to the In expe.ted between the Vatican offolala and disposition of the money, which the United States will pay for the lands. The Vatlean considers the maney ought to be given to the propaganda or society of cardinals having the care or oversight of foreign missions.
An Imperial Decree of the 3rd lust says of Foreign Affairs stating that foreigners from We have received a memorial from the Ministry the West are divided into two religion, namely, Roman Catholicism and "Protestantism. The said Ministry speaks in the highest termen of recommendation of Dr. Timothy Richard who
While the Canard liner Campania, which arrived at New-York from Liverpool on the It appears that Mr. Hippesley and Mr. F. E14th alt, was on the coonu, a passenger on her Taylar did not accompany sir James, Mackay played part of a game of obese with a pagar and the o her Turin Comutationers du the trip as the American line stemmer Philodipkia by from Shanghai to Nanking last week, as WA wirelmes telegraphy. The latter Tool was exported.
homeward bound when first signalled and was 70 at present the head of the Protestant Confer miles ahead. The game began at 2 pm in the noe, We know Dr. Richard to be's moan of saloons of the vessels, having been proposed by great tourning, high attainments, and atrist the Campania, and lasted naill nearly penso of justice, qualities we deeply nánire and It was broken off because the Campania was commend. We therefore hereby command the obliged to communicate with her sistor ship, said Ministry of Foreign Affairs to take the the Luania, band east. Perhaps the day scheme the said Ministry has lately drawn up. may arrive when, wireless telegraphy will be with the utilised by the obese-players of Hougkeng.
The new Portuguese club at 31, Steckten Road, Shanghai, was formally opened on the 48th alt, by H.E. Senhor Conselheiro Castello Branco. On the 30th a grand ball was given in honour of the distinguished guest, about 180 people being present. The club is called the Club de Recreio,
We have received from the P. and 0.8. N. Co. an illustrated booklet dealing with the development of the modern cargo boat and troopship of the Company and describing the class of steamers to which the Sicilia, Soudan, Syria, Samali and Sardinia belong. The illustrations are excellent. letterpress is interesting to read, and the
On Monday night the Kowloon Bowling Green Club final for the silver mounted bowla prosented
Mr. T. H. Reid was played of, the contest ants being Messrs. J. Henderson and T. Patrie
the object of making Christians and non- converts to live harmoniously with each other Baron Shibusw, the Japanese millionairs throughout the Empire, to Dr. Richard, and and financier, on bis arrival at New York, consult with him on the matter, with the sincers expressed his surprise at the great advancement hope that, with the valuable assistance of that of the United States, as he had seen on his sentirman, the objects in view may be arrived travels from San Francisco to New York. Heat and the masses be able to live af peace with had been especially interested in Chicago and their neighbours the Christians. Pittsburg and the locomotive works in Phila delphia. He could read the progress of the United States as dog to the great material force of the people. "The advancement of Japan,"
The U. S. gunboat Manila arrived at Sau Francisco from Manila on the 12th ult in die- tress. She was picked up off Fort Bonita and - towed into port by the United States Lag Slocum.
he added, is due to the American people. J-The Manila had on board a grow of 97 men, 10 pan has taken, the United Blates for kér model.” baron and his party visit the White House, then returning to New York and sailing for England
royalties visited the various centres.
CAPE COLONY'S GOVERNMENT, secede to the petition to suspend the Consti
The Imperial Government has refused to tution in Cape Colony, ⠀⠀
LABUAN AND THE B. N. B. Co.
Mr. Chamberlain bas declined to entertain the petition of Labuan praying for a removal of
British North Borneo Company, the island from under the suministration of the
SONDON, 8th July.
spar (about 8 in.) and did some damage to the cargo port aft. The Maru had all her fore castle railings smsshed and anchor damaged, Victoria as 11.00 a.m. and arrived here about add austained a dent in her side. Wo left
4 p.m., a pretty good run. There now a fairly large crowd on the wharf to meet us, but the local Volunteer band did not tura bp, as, owing to our quick ran, we were about an hour ahead of our th
→It was rather a pity, as it would kayo livened things up « lất.” The hal was warned for & ́pt, and by that time we were all of shore. Our contingent created a giant sanestión lero, as a soldier is very rarely" seen. The Indians There is disappointment in Cape Colony in and Chinese drew quite little arawás after thom,
CAPE COLONY,
consequence of the refusal of the Imperial the suspensionlsts propose to continue the movement in Par iament.
Government to suspend the Constitution, and
THE KING'S PROGRESS. To-day's bulletin states that His Majesty's progress continues in every respect satisfactory.
INTERNATIONAL POLO, Ranelagh has bestos the Spanish Polo team by 3 goals to 2 in the final of the International Polo tournament.
THE VOLUNTEER CORONATION
CONTINGENT.
Writing under date Zad Jane, on board the Hongkong Coronation contingent of Volun- Empress of Japan, our correspondent with the
Shanghai, of consumption, ERNEET VICTOR SIOEN,
the 1st July, at the General 'Hospital, In the`resuk, the former-won by 21 shots to 13. At the invitation of President Roosevelt the fofflor and 81 marines. On Jane lat the Manila teers saya 100 manager of the Hotel des Colonies Company, Linuited.
On the 3rd July, at the General Hospital, Shanghai, of cancer, . H. Harz, Filot, aged 40 yeurs, formerly of Foochow
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Horaxona, 9th July, 1902,
The
AS ooh of the finalists gets a pair of silver- mounted bowls, the credit of winning is the victor's only additional reward.
on the Oceanic.
The Russian battleship Sevastopol srrived at Before leaving New York on his way to Kobe on the 26th alt. from Nagasaki, the England the Caundian Premier, Sir Wilfrid carried-Prince Boris Viadimir. The Ruslan Laurier, told an interviewer I hope to have exchanged salutes with the Japaness Mikar, an opportunity, while in England, to Revise British Talbot, and Austrian Maria Theresia. some plans for the encouragedient of emigra Lent. Colonel Aoki, of the General Army Station to Caunds. Canadian immigration has Department, and Viscount Fukaso, of the increased materially within the last three years, Imperial Household, together with the Second but it is far below what it should be when one
and Mr. Wassilieff, the Bassian Vios Consul at country and the unequalled advantages which Secretary of the Russian Legation at Tokyo, considers the comparative gruntnens of the Kote, visit dhe Prince on board the Sevastopol it offers, particularly to the agriculturally Inclined. Emigration from the Wulfed States, It is reported from Peking, the N.-C. Daily I am glad to note, is increasing every year. News says, that cholera his ectored the Fully 50,000 have gone from this contry Forbidden City," in consequence of which across the border during the last three years, quite a number of annuóhs and female attend and we will be glad to have all the fifty thou ante in the palaces have recently sucumbed to sauds more she can send."
AN Imperial Decree, published at Peking on the 2nd instant, has reached us, by way of Shanghay announcing that H.E. Tão Mo Viceroy of the Two Kwang provinces, has been allowed to resign his post. Decree acknowledges the receipt of a thir memorial from TAO Mu, stating that in spite of the additional sick leave granted by the dread linense. The numbers of the candidate the Throne his maladies still continue Imperial College of Physicians have, therefore Two candidates for international boccurs - nabated, in consequence of which he again found their hands quite fall lately, not only in at the coming Henley regalia met in the cor
prays to be allowed to resign his post inpresorbing for sufferers in the palaces, but responding erant in the annual regatit of the order that there may be no hindrance also in preparing daily draughts of preventive Harlem Begatta Association contly, and the offered in the management of the duties of medicines for their Majesties the Emperor, result was disastrous to the aspirations of C. B. such a high office. The news of HE. Tio Empress, and Empress Dewagt.
Titna, of the Union Boat Club, New York. He was defeated by Louis Scholes, of the Don Mu'a resignation will be received with the greatest regret in Hongkong, for since his certain Églish capitalists are reported to have one of the best races ever been on the Harlem. According to a Northern vernacular paper, Rowing Club, of Toronto, by two lengths, in arrival in Canton early in 1901 he has com- been trying to obtain freni tuo Control Governo decisive was the defest Umt it would see incaded himsell to Europeans by his honcatment permission to constrant a brauel railway that the plan of sending the Union Boat Club attempts to administer his charge. When between Peking and Fantine, the provincial capiscaller abroad had received a fatal blow, but the he was transferred from the Shen-Kan tal of Chibli, much to the satisfaction of Chin-sofficials of the Club or the referee's boat stated provinces to Canton, it was felt that he had morehunts frading between the two points, who that the detent of thoir candidate would make a very hard task before hai in succeeding heard of the affair, and a large number of no difference. Louis Scholer, whose prospects the late La HuNG-CHANG, whose stern, gently between i eking, Tientsin, and Pasting by his victory over Titas, obtained his towing officials whoso duties make them travel fre- of winning at Henley are materially increased strong will had kept troubles away from There is, however, a fear that obstraction may experience on the smoolaters of the Bay of the provinces which he governed. However, be placed in the way of the scheme, owing to Torunto. He came into prominence. Isat year although he was a Manchu, and therefore the reported jalousy of the foreigners who by the easy manner in which he won the in- not likely to recommend him to the have the construction of the Len-Han Railway : termediate single scull championship at the Cantonese, on his arrival at Canton early in haud.
National regatta in .delphia,
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The Volunteer floors came mi board to meet
Regiment (Duke of Connaught's Can Bides).
our officers. The regiment here in the fih
Lt.-Col. Warenop is in coramsad.. We are to entrain at 8 p.m. to-day und lente et 】 p.m. to- morrow. There in to is an inspection by the General to-night."
-- “The “contingent is all well, and the Volan- teers are behavlug themselves, witli que or two exceptions, who overstayed their leave, ste The culprits were held over the
A Montreal despatch of the 11th mit ways:--- The members of flis Hongkong nentingent, who arrived here this morning, spent the day sight-seeing To-martow they are to bet inepuoted by Lieutenant-Colonel Rey, D.O.C.. after which they will witness the Eas tarn Legno baseball gains. They sail on body of men, and have made uplendid im- Saturday by the Tanian. They are ■ fine pression. By the Tumtion, which conveyed our" representatives to Bugiant there also said the Canadian town for disas
THE WHITE MAN IN CHINA.
In the industrial development of China i hin
storm came up and blew, the sails to polces. 23rd May. The first two day out were a bit "We left Fokohama at 12.30 p m. on Friday, figh-pressure piston broke. Un June 4th a the vessel lay in the trough of the ses beyond rough, which rather upset some of the com control from 6 a.m. until 2.45 pm. The sugine tingent. We had a church parade on Sund y, was finally started and headway was made by 25th May, "The service was taken by Bishop the ship. Then the steering gear got out of Awdry, of Tokyo, who preached a wry good the test decade many opportunitice i peca. order, and the vessel turned with a heavy sen sermon. Though a fairly old-looking man, hellation, if not xpoliation, are likely to be offered, aft. When the gear was repain and the is a keen sport, joining us at cricket, potato, and the trisly, poris will be thronged by crowd ship brought to a position of comparative safety, and wheelbarrow faces. I wish we had him of characters that are not likely to do Chins track of vessels. The course was set for San had several days of rain-dristla nail fog-raw for for igners la general, or to reflect erudit she was 1,100 miles from part, outside the on the Island of Fragrant Stresme i We have any good, to increase the Chiosman respect Francisen, and the vessel run with the low-weather, with the temperature down to 41. upon the countries what they come, Such
he vessel was forced to lie to 24 hours. All observed, the whole contingent parading at 11 the skirts of rick Chinemen, Extra-territo Pressure engine. Good weather was met with Warm clothes bad to be served out.
people belong to that doubtful case of forulgners until June 10th, when a stift gale came up. ** The King's Birthday, 29th May, was duly that even tow are so often found hanging on sails that could be repaired were set. On the a.. We have on board Major-General Jaku, riality he 1th the United States weather observer at shims, of Tientau and Peking isme. He is on hu investigates the treaties and finda ho may de kin tredo of this indivitusli Point Reyes saw the Manila and the Slocum his way to London for the Coronation. He is a lie and that he may con mine to way go typical Jap, with rather a good face, and very up country, polter about and terrorise the small courteous. “When approached, ke said be would offcials. The Government is bound to give him be very pleased to inspect the contingent, a preport, and with that and with his Coomul's This he did in noiform and decked out with protection he 'ufraid of no man, I he is pu medinis, orders, ole. He was wosived with the ↑rished for u drunken brawl, he will complais to general salute Present arms. Howent down his C usul, his word is always accepted, for lia the line, and after this was over the Royal is a noble whitu me If the opening up of eslete was given, helmets beleg deffed and three China is to be heralded by snel characters, it is cheers given for His Majesty. After parade not only a misfortune for the Chinese, but also the captain, officers and presengers giljourned to carisin te be a source of sudlang trouble for the saloon, where the King's health was draak in the bonest and decent foreigner who may come champagne, Commander W.C.Pakenham, R.N.. later. It is but natural for the Chinese torjulge stood fizz.God save the King was also sung. foreigners by their representatires-Cassier « Major General Fukushima visited the men's fogating. quarters at their tifin time, Threo cheers wero given by the man, and the General said he was
was sent to her assistance,
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LATEST STEAMER MOVEMENTS.
The 0.8.8. steamer Tydens Jeft Singapore. on the 7th inst, and is expected here on the 12th inst.
The steamer Lightning from Calcutta, left Singapore for this port on the afternoon of the 7th inst
The Barber Linn steather Haristow, from Japan, China and Hongkong, arrived at New York on the 4th inaṛ
The NP. tesmer Clavering left Port Arthur for Hongkong eza Maji on the 7th inat
The H.A. steamer C. Ferd. Lacies, from Hamburg, Left Singapore for this port yester day and may by expected here on or abcnt the
The AL, steamer Tirol loft Singapore for very pleased laileed and felt highly honoured. bewails the extraordinary ingenuity of the rat 14th fort.
A Indian gentleman, writing to the Pioneer,. this port yesterday,
The N.Y.K steamer Sudo Maru (European About twelve kodaks, etc, were much in hotoven in death is a formuable enemy of Line) left Shanghai for this port on the 7th evidence during the parade and after. A groups, as averyone who has read abous" the was formed by Capt Fybus, Bishop Avdry, Flugue knowe. To illustrate the animal's this morning, and is expected here to-morrow. and is expected to arrive here to-morrow. The 0.8.8. steamer Alcinas left Foochow Maj-Gen Fabuhius, Major Chapman, Capt. caught alive on a ship and breen overbeard. olevorates he says: "Ono a cocasion a rat was The 0.8.5. steamer oneneus left Bhanghel James, and Lent. Armstrong, and they had to seagull was floating by the ide of the ship on the 8th lust.. and is expected here on the stand and be potted at. They were kept stand. Insmediately there wrsued 2 battle royal and 11th inst. N
ng same time, so that all of the many photo the strangled the seagull to death. He then The 0.8.8, steamer Telemachvelaft Singapore on the 8th inst, and is expected here on the graphsen should get a shot,
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sat upon the carose of the seagull, unfurled its left wing to catch the wind, sad, working the Sports were held during the latter part of the right wing man car, not sail for the suro!