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THE HONGKONG DAITY PRESS, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5TH, 1903
The Artiolo Club has been wound up voluntarily. This in the natural sequel to the Cowon-Labonchøre libel caso cordist,
The death is recorded at Bangkok on the 23rd nit, of Mr. L. II. Phillips of King's - Collega.
He succumbed to cholera.
The Netherlands Government has arranged with the Eastern Extension Campany to lay a able between Borpro and Celebes," a distanco of about 700 miles.
TELEGRAMS.
DAILY PRESS" SERVICE.
VENEZUELA.
[FROM OUR SPECIAL COLLESPONDENT.]
LONDON, 3rd February, 9.35 pau.
GRAVE SITUATION "SPREAD- EAGLEISM AGAIN.
CANTON.
POLLARD'S LILAJPUTIANS.
"THE BEILE OF NEW YORK,"
A little more than a month | Khas (Chengkan), near the "santral zone" | Bower's offer has produced a disagreeabh to wear), 10 black flags, 2100 uniforms, theatrical world that the peale at home were
where famine is said to be rigging and matters are generally in a chaotic state.
agree to a plan seriously affecting their interests. Venezuela's chief desire is to get
[FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.} the blockade ended, but she is unable to
It is just over two years since the Pollard Cantou, 2nd February, Lilliputian Company visited the Colony, but persuade the blockaders of her bona-fides,
THE THREATENED ATTACK ON THE CITY. in that time the memery of their successes in until which it is hardly to be expected that
If continuation of my narrative about the the Theatre Royal has not faded, and kindly they will cease all hestile action. That
threatened itsek on Canton on China New thoughts have often turned to the career of there should be a deadlock is net surprising."
Year's eve, I have been able to obtain farther the little performers in other lands. Now they bait the unfortunato part is that while it
reliable information The rele chief is have come back to u, und a crowded audience lasts popular feeling is bound to be
1 ung Chiu Fuk, a native of Waïebow, nnd his assembled in the Theatre .list night to bid ugout in Canton is a certain Leong ba Kwong. | them welcome. inflamed. It is the opportunity of the
The Belle of New York was The following articles have been sind, some in the, piss chosen for the opening night, and sensational Press, and in the United States
British-North Borneo has an excellent.
the Sou-E shop in Tang Bing Street, Canton. in conuelion with the play and itague in the Lite "Yellow" journals have not allowed
hilliard-player in a high post. In the Chris mass
sine in Fong Chun, and enso in Fatuo opposite Far East a few retrospective remarks may not Shumen-One large yellow flag with the he inappropriate. Oat heen we had. Irari auí WINE & SPIRIT MERCH : NTS the chance to pass. Now the events which blind tournanient at an Islan, E. the
preceded the outbrak of the Spanish-Governor in the fast game is reported to have The New York correspondent of the
Manchester Guardian sagethat it is up-teniseription. Overthrew the prescut Empire, read auch of the Belle of Nom York, but to Ausrican Way show that those journals ¦ sosrod 10 fin twelve minates,
and re-establish that of Han," 10 cases of niany it was inely a sucessful production of cannot be disregarded in any estimate of It is alleged, sys the Straits Times, that [able that the rejection by the Allies . Me.munition. I reti satin ecat (for the chief some kind or other vague creation in the the evolition of public ejanion in the 1,000 Siamese troops are assembled in Xien United States.
1,100 Blankets, 1,500 pairs of straw sandals, having all the bonelit of. Thon the Poliards, The 885 tips of biscuits of the weight of arrived, and with them how the boast of being ago we were informed that in the most
iompression in the United States, infitential circles in the States the Vene
sensational papers 'are insinuating that the cutics each, & rss of to the the fiest company to stage The Jite wider
weight of 100 eatties cach, 75 cases of Yurb in Hongkong They played it in. $16.00 $1.40 zelan uffair was regarded quite calmly, as it could not in any way endanger the
feet of red cloth, 11. pairs of erksors (8-7 | ran of five weeks. Other places in South cuiting quenes), 2,109 weckien caps, & canvas Africa were vizited, inciading Frostoria, where tents, 18 kerosene lamps, 75 tron choppers, 1,759 | ex-President Kruger was amongst the buttienes, belts of vartridges, 9 axes, 38 horps, 300 catlies; Since then the Lilipatians have delightest of sub, jars of saltpetre, ond lanterns Alarge audiences
Camici. A morira, letter from tig rebol clue: Hùng Clam Fnk to | India, China, and Jaw. Though the pressot Leting Mo Kwong was niso discovered, mention- | combination offers somewhat in its personnel ing a remittance on a few thousand declars 19 | front the former une, not all the young people The latter. Sommo shops and houses in Pong pure strangers to theatre-goers” hero,, Master - Cafin and Fatee, naw the kercseno shop Son-L. Willie Pollard, whose Wau Hồin the Geisku ́belonging to Loung dich wong, have been closed. will always be a pleasant recoluetion, hua bern Among the or jo ariested on suspicion were left in Melbourne to finish his education, and is Compendors and a few respectable Clavery in replaced by his mother duck, an enterprising long far couts. Invesuganon was continued for gomh of twelve who poskesse much dramatic 2 cays and urgies in the magistracies of Namebility. The ages of tin children range frym Hoi and run Yu. On ind night before here to fourteen years, and at only sexta New Yout some jinnie man vaused on Sisameem. of this Exot to slow how wonderfully clever and the pulses in the british and Frenew they must be to merit gopaine approval in such Conection had orde.s to keep strie? watch at
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ever, there was little or no catery in the United States Press. The prolongation of the dispute has resulted in feelings of
A Router's t-legrain to Bangkok dat d irritation in the States which haserapulants
London, January 24, says:--M. Delease is publicists have turned in their advantage ringing with Sim to extend the peri Stangely enough, we have heard ntle expiring on the 7th, February for the rulitkes- inly of the auditande of the Brish publiction of the Framco Siamese Treaty to enable and Press since the early intiuations that the commition of the Chamber of Deputies to 27.00, 2:20 | the diporary Albance with Germitny was further consider the Treaty,
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press miters to a conclusion which will embitter the United States agus Britain. On the other hand, Germany appears to be firmly set agafest yiebling her The whole question profe cutual claims. could not have come to a head at a more unfortunate time, with the United States presidential election, Ioming in the Intare and Anglo-German relations generally cool. If the British Government were to decide to 24.00 2.00
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Titt Venezuelan affair appears to have assumed now a more pleasant aspect, manifested chiefly in the blatant attitude of the less reputable part of the Press in
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The Sanitary Department at Bangkok is
of Bangkok the risks they run in using river ur hang water at present, in, a report from the Medical. Gffler of Health, it is state that since the 3rd January the water in the liver and klangs hus bom váry Jackish, and thug sneh water is dangerous to health.
Widy aking steps to impress upon the paplo
there is undoubtedly great tension in
official quarters.
GENERAL NEWS:
(FROM OUR COBLESPONDENT.}
Shasuiar, 4th February, 8:52 pan.
SAD DEATH OF AN ACTRESS AT SHANGHAI.
Miss Mildred Yorke, of the Junct Wal- dorf Dramatic Company, died here this morning of small-pox.
The news of the death of this promising young actress will be received with great regret On the ereading of the 26th ult, the do-patel in Hongkong, where she made a decided hit in vessel Afterštą bei Singapore for Labuan, the November and December last. As Movie Tamise Gofiath and Argentnt having lot for Bang-in 4. Royal Divorce, Olivia in Twelfth Night, kong earlier the afternoon; and the same
and in lighter parts such as Miss Pheringoy night the fiery, the flagship of Admiral Siz
in Fuging the Music, etc., she made an excellent Cyprian Bridge, left for Sandakan, after which
Her she was to pay a visit la company with the reputation for versatility and ebarm.
mourofal end is a most uvexo-cled shock to the city in Lutsan and Sheawak.
many who enjoyed hor acting so short a time
The Westeinde facette of the 27th Deca-
REUTER'S SERVICE.
er writes: It is not surprising that long-go-ED. D. P.). kong should be complaining loudly about this depreciation of silver. The wonder is that it has not done so louder long ago. Whather anything can be done to remedy the existing state of matters-it-is-for-exports-to-decide. The
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Colony has now for many years enjoyed on the The exicrit of the Moxnon doctrine will at whole a considerable measure of prosperity, auy rate have been tested, which is a very fluctuations in the currency notwithstanding. desirable event ir view of fifture Germi an And, given fair play, there seems to be zo policy. Nor has Venezuela anything to reason why that prosperity should not continue. lese. Bankrupt and discredited she is stiff Trade, indoed, at the moment, wo are fold, ket able to stand up to her opponents. Cer-eives promise of unlimited expansion." tainly no South American adventurer has everything be done then that can be done to
let that promise be fulfilled. had such a chance as President CASTRO of disturbing the harmony of two continents. It is evident that the utmost patience will be required to bring this Venezuelan affair to a satisfactory issue.
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The stations from which through fares can be booked ria Siberi, will for the pressnt b London and Liverpool in England; Paris, Amicus, St. Quentin, Boulogue, Calais, Dar- kirk, Lillie, Le Havre, Cherbourg, Lyons, Mursailles, 'Bordeaux, and Noätes, in, France;
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LONDON, 2nd February.
MOROCCO-PRETENDER NOT
the two guest.
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As presented by the Lilliputian ~ last night, OROUVERY OF THE PLUT.
Th: Belle of New York lest none of its inherent Fortunately is plot was discovered in time,
'churm and quite fulfilled the expectations of otherwise it wond Envo kren very serious, says | those who wituersed its performance.
The
my jormant. The lobes were to proceed to three leading parts were excellently filled by
Tel turim.
the bid Row Kang tengle by night and all Miss Lily Moore (Harey Bronson, Master flat naudojies, und ich repair to Ta Tung | Juck Pollard (Felabad Brugesni.), and Miss Alico Stro, where and the utse tanks are, and Pollard (The Bella). Miss Moore p strayed" LIE, Lí Chon, the Admiral, the ride of the yong spendthrift to great iométer, russive som information about advantage, and flowed all the details of the rising which was being prepared from long-character with remarkable fidelity. Master hong, and reat a forgrama to a priced there Jack Pollard claimed the adanitation “of the - to make enquires. Le friend found out the hudience at ones by his clover acting as well as truth, and wired, to him, Li Chon sent a by his singing, his efforts in the latter direction weiyue to Hongkong to make lurther enquiries, incinding “Everybody's awfully good to me,” Į The inter qui fimed the news and suid that the | from the Zevender, Mies Alco Pollard bad rebels were going to altara Catton on New good opportunities for the exercise of ber Your's Day. Tas Aguaral reported" to the abilities and in her the deaure Salvation Army Vacuroy and the Provincial Gove, nor, and Their Lassie hati a charming delineator. Miss Connio The Pretender was not captured in the recent Excelencies immediately deed all the mil Pollard es Fifi explicated eryone, and her battle, but the Sultan's victory was complete.tary and Laval officers to hold themselves in rendering of Teach me how to love" was ore rendiness, AT to Chinese meit-of-war and of the fit-bits of the evening. Miss Florrie their fry up, and gas realy Suctionly the Sharp had a sionil part as Hurry Koomson's pri- The rebel camp was surprised and rusbed at dawn, most of the Pretender's followers were
Adaúrul revoved another telegram 170m Hongvate seer-tory, but her appeareness were always slain or exptirol, and the camp, provisions, and kong, saying that the rising would take place cu munitions were taken. The Imperialists also Now Yeurs et install of this following day,
In consequence uine of the mandarins, avit or military, were allowed to go home to pass the recaptured the artillery which they lost on the 23rd December.
New Year, but wore ordered to stay at their posts and prepare for emergencies,
TAKEN.
LONDON, 2nd February.
THE SUGAR CONVENTION. The British sloop Algerine arrived from Brussels. Lidge, and Ostend, in Belgium;
All the Powers interested here now handed Swatow yesterday.
Amsterdam, The Hague, and Rotterdam, in to Belgiam the ratification of the Sugar
Conreation. The English mail of the 3rd ult, was delivered Holland: Vienna and Budapest, in Austria- in London on the 31st ult.
The promises of Mers. T. Rauchenstein & Co., commissiou agents, Quena's Road Central, were broken into on Monday night and goods to the value of 8200 stoles.
Several Chinese soldiers in their quaint uniforms have been áttræeting attention in the streets during the past few days, They are of a Chinesu gunboat which is passing through Hongkong.
cuts respectively from 2, Reclamation Street, Mongkok: 24, Wellington Street; and S1 Kramer &treet, Taikoktsui.
Three cases of plague, making 8-in all this The United States. The sensational papers year so far, were reported in the Colony during in the States, we learn today, are insinuat-tko 24 hours, ended at néou yesterday. All the ing that the rejection by the blockading cases were fatal and the victims Chinese. Thoy Powers of Mr. Bowes's proposal that all cinians against Venezuela "shall be treated equality means war-war, that is to say, between Britain and Germany du the one hand and the United States on the other. This threat, it is not surprising to beur, is regarded as absurd; hot neverthe less the great tension reported in official quarters must be looked on with concern. The situation appears, briefly stated, to be
L'Echo de Chine reports a discussion in the French Chamber of Deputies on general dis armament. M. Janzès praised the project on the ground of international pacific tendencies utpresent. General André, however, maintain ed the necessity of a powerful armed force as guarentes of peace and reprored the writing of anti-military pamphlets be Chamber indi- this. Great Britain and Germany, thecated its approval to his position.
engaged in blockading Venezuelan ports, claim that certain of their demands shall be given preference over all others against Venezuela. The
nations, now
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Hungary, and Berlin, Cologne, Hamburg, Bie meo, and Leipzie, in Germany. The following stations on the Eastern China Railway are to be included in the now direct service: Khailar, Kurbin, Mukden, Jukau (Nen chwang), Dalny, and P.rt Arthur. The direct route will also be connected with the Ussuri Railway from Vladi. vostock, as also with the ports of Shanghai, Nagasaki, Chefco, and Tientsin.
HOCKEY.
This afternoon in the Hockey Shield compe- tition the Hockey Club 1st XI will meet the 10th Bombays, when the following will repro- sent the Club:-
B. W. Grey, goal; Murphy and Donkiu. backs; Solfleet, Parker, and Queunel, half- backs; Hooper, Wodehouse, Clinter, Dartboll,
and Barnes, forwards.
FOOTBALL.
This afternoon on the Happy Valley in the eccond round for the Hongkong Football Challenge Shield, H.M.S. Fique will play H.M.S. Ocean. The kick-off is timed for four
R.A.
On Saturday next at 4 p.. in the Shield Competition the V.R.C. will replay 78th Co.
As soon as this match is finished the Shield Committen will meet in the Clab maatshed,
THE WRECKED ALEXANDER
MCNEIL."
MOROCCO.
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The Sultan's late victory was due to the treachery of the Beni Warien rebels, who renounced the Pretender on the eve of the fight..
VENEZUELA AND THE U.S. PRESS.
The American Press is filled with violent denunciations against the Allies for refusing to accept Mr. Bowen's proposals.
SUPREME COURT.
Wednesday, 4th February.
IN SUMMARY JURISDICTION.
BEFORE HIS HOLOUR A. G. WISE (PVISNE JUDGE).
MOSES. CHIU WA;
This enquiry will continue for some thač and Pit is certain that well-to-do people will be impli- cated in the matter, thereby giving a good chuure to the officials and yanien runners to get their
squeezes.
POLICE COURT.
Wednesday, 4th February.
BEFORE ME F. A. HAZELAND (POLICE MAGISTRATE).
HOUSEBREAKING. Clau Ngu, a coolie, broke into a Chineso
dwelling-house at linngham the other night, und stole clothing to the value of a couple of dollars, He was ultimately arrested and charged with the offence, to which he pleaded not guilty. The evidence against him, however, was too strong, and he was convicted and sen- tenced to 14 days' hard labour.
BEFORE ME. J. H. Kìmp (ACTING Police MAGISTRATE),
STREET ROW IN WANCHAL.
The second officer of a German steamer denied that he had bebared in a disorderly manter in a certain street in Wanchai ond
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This was a case in which Renben Meyer Mosca, Rampart Row, sued Chiu Wa, tussanited Police Sergeant Macdonald. Stanton Street, for the sum of $1,000 for damages for broach by the defendast of coren aats by him to repair Nos. 45, 47, 49, 51. 53 and 53. Queen's Road Central and No. 1, 2, 3 aud 4. Tei Lung Lane contained in a lease dated 1st February, 1895, made between the plaintiff and the defendant and registered in the Land (fice. Plaintiff alse claimed interest of 8 per cent. on the said sam from the late until payment or judgment. The perticalars of the claim showed 9880 sport au repairs and $155 of incidental expenses in all $105, pestricted to $1,000 to bring the claim within the Suminary Jarisdiction.
Mr. E. J. Grist, solicitor, appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. H. W. Looker, solicitor, for Mr. Looker stated to his Lordship tint en egrestaunt had been come to between the parties whereby Mr. Grist had agreed to accept $900 and costs.
Judgment was given accordingly.
engiacers from the same ship were charged with attempting to rescue the first defendant from the police, and pleaded guilty.
the defendant.
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favourable, and in the part of Cora Auputique", the queen of comic opera, Miss Dapling Polard won high praise. The part of “Doc” Suifhim by with Master Cyril Keighley, and was atmirably filled, as were those of the vwin Portuguese nolite- inen by Miss Delvin Brown and Master Ede Magnumara, whose protesque pases criated much merriment, Blinky JA!" McQuick, an instividual described as o mixed ale pugilist, kad Miss Irene Loitus as exponent, and by her the peculiarities of the man of slang and swagger were strikingly brought out. Master Charlie Biodloss muda th nicat of fitting chances as Kenneth Mng, a low comedian of the Angelique Comic Upera Company," nud the romark applies alan to Master W. Thotans whose Kurt Pompernick a polite luuatie." was very amusing, Miss Ivy Trot quite claimed the pulm for acting, and her role of Kianie Filzgorter gave her and opportunity of display. Mention must also be made of the performisces of Miss Nellia MeNazam, & French chef with a delightful accent, Miss Laura Merton (Rev. Blyppilot), and Miss Myrtle Troit Mamie Clancy, a Pell Street g); Master Fred Pollard routed enthusiasta by bis Flag song," an Anglo-American patriotic composition which was deservedly aneoied. The other characters of the east, ail of which ware creditably interpreted, were Myrtle Mince Queenie Cake Bidie Seed, Glaslys Glee... Dorothy June Marjorie May)
Irene Finlay Peeper Photographer...Miss Alice MeNamara In a word, the whole piece was a great success, and the performanes of the little players worthy That the of the highest commendation. audience appreciated it was proved by the volume
their plaudits, and
were always demanded. Mr. A. Goulding, the sture manager.
Misa May Martio
Midas Martia
Cora's Bridea-
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May Topping
maids
Ruby Roberts
Merie Pollard
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ricores
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A telegram to Sydney, dated London, 12th January, says Major-General Chaffer, who commanded the United States troops in China, speaking at Brooklyn, said that he knew where Coloque Gazelle wrote, on the last day of $80,000,000 (£16,000,000) of treasure 1902, that the essence of the demands mnde hidden in the Forbidding City in Peking. He The wreck of the American barque Alexander by Germany and England is that Venezuela, said that while in Peking he had planned to MeNeit as she now lies on the Pratos Reef was before the Court of Arbitration is appointed, seize it, retaining sufficient to pay the United put up for sale yesterday in the suction Yeome should satisfy these German and English States portion of the indemnity and returning of Messrs. Hughes & Hough and was bought lains which bare already been so well the rest. The plan President M'Kiuley forbade in on behalf of the owners. As we have already
reported, the barque weat aground on the reefį substantiated that it appears impossible to
A despatch dated Seoul, 16th January, says or 23rd December, while bound for Puget dispute them. Against these demands the "Ye Yong-Yik; who returned from Port Sound from Manils. Part of her crew were two nations claim the security of 30 per Arthur on the 14th inst. was received in lost, and the others after living for about three rent. of the customs of La Guaira and audience by the Emperor, and then returned to weeks on the shoal sat mail is their ship's boat Puerto Cabello, which Venezuela appears his residence. His influence among the states for Hongkong, which they reached last week to have assented to. Mr. BowEN, however, men is restored, and another coup d'etat is after an adventurous journey. Among sanfare the United States Minister to Caraens, inexpected. The withdrawal of the Japanese ing men familiar with this dangerous shoal the whose mediation matters at present rest, Minister's protest against the re-instatement of chances of salving the vessel are considered
Ye is bing variously interpreted by the Coreau slight. proposed to the Powers that all claims Court. It is reported that while agreements against Venezuela shall be treated as on an have not been signed re the appointment of M. Weber as Advisor, and Russian loan.
himself at one time une of Pollard's Lilliputians. deserves credit for the high state of perfection The evidence showed that the first defen-
to which he bus bron.ht the youthful The daut, whilst drunk, get into trouble with some
pians Me, E. A. Wolf, musical director, British bluejackets, whom, single-landed, he conducted the cechestra-the band of one of the straightway assaulted and endeavoured to the warships and the selections discoursed were in best of his ability to lay out." Je tailors were line with the quality of the play. The Belle of forbearing, an! left their assailant to be dealt New York will be repeated to-night and praia
tomorrow night. with by P. C. Brown, who just then enme up. The second and third defendants had different views, however, ont rescued their friend from the custody of Brown, who sounded his whistle. Mrs. Surah Dick, who had the distinction of sergeant Macdonald responded, and on going being the only woman cashier of a nationst up to the group he received a blow on the chest bank in the United States, and who held the from the first de foudrat, who was decidedly in position for twenty years, has been offered the clined to be violent. Sergeant Macdonald presidesoy of a banking institution which is closet with him, and after a rough-and-tumble being organised in New York. The new bank walk quietly to the station, accompanied by Mr. Diok was offered the position because of in the readway the German was persuaded to will caler especially to the patronage of women the other two in custody of P. C. Brown. kor long experience as cashier of the First
His Worship Bard the first defendant $22 National Bank of Huntington.
The cap Now York altogether on the two charges against him, and
onterprise desire
have the COBUSTN the others $10 each.
officered exclusively by women. It is said that Leung Fak, a married woman, who on the bank will bars 5,000,000 dollars in deposits the 30th ult, attempted to commit suicide by the close of the first year. Owing to ill remand and discharged, come although the salary was attractive. Mrs. Dick friends undertaking to look after ber. is about forty two years of age, and is described Monday next and on Friday as usual, but upong the harbour, was brought health Mrs. Dick was forced to decline the offer. The woman was kept under medical supervision en of engaging manners, and popular with those The Court adjourned. zot on any of the race days.
for a few days, and in the certificate be returned who know her well. She has always been regarding her state of mind Dr. Thomson said devoted to her work as cashier of the First A well-known military man, who could swear that though she was of weak intellect there was National Bank. It is said that she never asked LATEST STEAMER MOVEMENT: better than he could golf, was flattered to find out in his opiniou any need of restraint in an for a vacation during her twenty years of service, and that such vacations as she took were quite a crowd of well-dressed strangers asylum.
forced upon her by her employers. She lived The CP.R. steamer Tortur nrived at Naga-following him around one day. "I hope," he
modestly, and is said to have saved a part in negotiations are malog progress." The situs saki at 8 am on the 4th inst, and left again at said gallantly, that I'll play well enough to
her salary each year, and owned some stock of tion continues as perplexing and the explano-5 p.m. same day for Shanghai, where she is due reward you." "Oh, it isn't that, Major,
the back when it was sold. to arrive at 7.a.m., to-morrow, tions as pazzling sa evar.
equality, and has informed the blockadere that, in the event of a rejection by them of his proposal, he will inform the other claimants that Venezuela is being forced to
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His Lordship stated that he would sit on
replied one, we came out to listen
by
WOULD-ER SUICIDE.
A MONTH FOR FIVE CENTE,
Fung Kwok, a coolie, for stealing five cents' worth of sugar from Jardins's Bazaar, was sentenced to one month's hard labour,
italiste interested in the
to