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THE HONGKONG DAILY PR/SA, SATURDAY, MAY 23RD 1903
SIR ROBERT HART'S DECORATIONS,
Mei Lo Pin writes from London the following
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unsatisfactory as ever. While maintaining to pursue the briganda in Manchuria, as they threatening attitude in Manchuria, Rasio ie, bavo prored to be more devoted to the Eussion it is believed, trying very hard to make China | authorities than the Chinese authorites have elga n secret Convention which is only different been. The latter intriguod against the mounted *RUSSIA'S DISQUIETING CONDUCT," from the one originally presented in having bhighwaymen and laid the blame of many mis--ttor to the Ulster Echo:
Tokyo, 11th May.
three articles instead of serem. The nature of understandings and troubles at their door; and A most alarming piece of news was received the newly proffered Convention has not yet been here on Sunday. It was to the effect that diriged, but an impression prorails that it is Prince Ching had received a telegraphis report as objectionable as the former one. The saying that 14,000 Russian troops with 16 gans situation is becoming intolerable. How long had been anexpectedly distributed on both are wo to put up with this sort of thing? This banks of the Lino river, and that they had bosnis the question which is beginning to be asked engaged in the work of vroeting fortifications on all sides, Unless, therefore, something at Tien-chwang-tai
It was also stated that the United Stato turn up to clear away the ominous clouds now Conen af Newchwaag had telegraphed under oppressively hanging over our heads, it is to be seriously feared that the strongest rialesmen date of the 5th inst. to Mr. Conger at Peking will find it difficult to restrain the growing that a large number of Russian soldiers bad
uneasiness of the poopla." again entered the town of Newchwang, that they had already occupied the forts at the mouth of the Line river and were going to take possession of those at Tian-chwang-tai, and that 14,000 Russian soldiers but won distributed at several places along the sa-coast between Nowchwang
it in and that the intrigues of the Chinese are stating that the King of Portugal proposas fully proved by documents (now in possession to invest Lord Milner with the Grand Cross of of the Russian authorities). No repressive the Order of Christ of Portugal, I wish to point measures will be taken in fature against these out that should his lordship receive this coveted highwayman, unless they attack the persons or distinctica, he will not to the only British subject to honoured of recent years, because property of Russions."
Sir Robert Hart, Bart, G.C.M.G., M.A., LLD, the brilliant Irish Inspector-General of THE FRENCH ARMY IN THE EAST,
The following is from a correspondent of Chinese Imperial Maritime Castomas, was
the Times :--
I end you the Russian clipping in order that you may see for yourself that my translation is correct. The paragraph throw a strange light on Russia's doings in Manoharia.
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presented with the Grand Cross of the above- mentioned ancient decoration in the year 1888.
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17A, QUEEN'S ROAK, HONGKONG,
MR. STEWART LOCKHART AT
CHINANFU.
The Shanghai Mercury correspondent at Chinonfu writing on the 2nd inst. saya :--- may also mention that Sir Robert
For some time past France has boom streng." The visit of the Weihaiwai Commissioner, possesses the Grand Cross of three other thening her military system of defanco in the Hon. J. H. Stewart Lockhart, G.M.G., to, famous European Ordors, to wit--the tirand Orient, and in this task she has been most Chinan is in recognition of H.E. Governor aalamu. Cross of the Order of Francis Joseph, Austria, ably guided by General Corannat, the present] Chou Fu's visit to Woibaiwei lost which was given to him in 1873; the Graud Commandaat-in-Chief of her forces in Indo- Numerous festivities marked the occasion. The Cross of the Order of the Polar Star, which China. This offer, who is one of the division-Governor, of course, has given a dinner. The 1897 he received from Holland the Grand Cross great deal of motive service is the colonies, and Lockhart's made at Hongkong, also gave a Norway bestowed upon him in 184; and inary.commandants in the French army, has seen a Provincial Judge, an old acquaintanos of Mr.
Even staid journals like tho Asahi and the of the world by allying herself with decaddon mustered at 163. Nationals are onquired of the Order of Orange Nassau. Farthermore, he is pronorally recognised as an export in tactics party on the North Lake. This is a grout
your distinguished fellow-countryman has been and mobilisation.
and Port Arthur.
Jij fest their heads when these tidings became Public property, and the Foreign Ofice was so excited that it immediately telegraphed to the
A SURPRISE FOR RUSSIA. If war breaks out between Japan and Russis at the present juncture, Russia will be very disagreeably surprised by the completeness of the arrangements that China has entered into with Japan. It seems at first sight that Japan
JOINT STOCK SHARES.
Messrs. Vernon & Smyth may in their weekly 1903-Business generally continues dull, and share report, dated Hongkong, 22ad Moy, our market closes for the week without any fesinre of special interest to report. again changed hands in small lots at 2570. Lon- BANKS--Hongkong and Shanghain have
MARINE INSURANCES-Unious have de. clined to $525 sellers. China Traders have
for st 128.
Japanese Conxud at Newchwang asking him to grab huge chunks of Thibet, Turkestan, and been hooked at $80 and continue la request. Italy since 1884, a Grand Officer of the Legione authorities in French Indo-China have now at the post-prandial speeches Mr. Lockhart ia
investigate the report. Luckily the Consal was able to wire back at once saying that the
statement was groundless,
sufiointly great to make ordinary things assume eminous appearances, and there is no reason why the same cause should not produce the samo result in matters occurring away in the interior
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elsewhere: this time she will have a man of Yuna Shikai's calibre to direct her warlike forces.
Talking of Viceroy Yuan, it is certain that ho at may rate keeps in good touch with the Japanese. There are now about 30 Japaness serving under him at Fasting-fa and seven of thom have received, according to an account that has recently appeared in the Yomiuri newspaper, Chinese decorations ranging between the 3rd grade and the 5th grade of the Order of the Precious Star. These decorations were | osnferred on them when their Majesties the Chinese Emperor and the Empress Dowager recently stopped at that town on their way from Siliang to Feking.
REFINERIES-China Bugars continue to decline, and shares are procurable at $106 at which the last sales are reported. Luzons are unchanged with sellers at $12.
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MINING-Punjoms are on offer at $3. Jelebus are quiet at S1. Kaubs have declined to 39; sellors
at
DOCKS, WHARVES AND GODOWNS.-Hong- kong and Whampoa Dooks have been booked at $214 and $213, and close with probable buyers the latter rate. Hongkong and Kowloon Wharves have declined to $89 sellers. New Amoy Docks continas in request at $40 Farn- hams are unchanged at. Tls. 1873 sellers.
LANDS, HOTELS & BUILDINGS. Hongkong Lands have sold at $170 and less with sellers at this figure. Kowloon Lands continus on offer at $40. West Points have improved to at which there are buyers. Hongkong Hotels have been disposed of at $150, but have since cased off to 8148 at which there are pro- bable buyers. Oriente Hotels are somewhat Estates can be placed to sotie extent at 8123 firmor with buyers at $30. Humphreys after sales at this mate and $124.
COTTON MILLS.-Ewos have declived to Tls.
38 allers, other northern stucky remaining unchanged at last quotations Hongkong Cot tons continue in request at 316.
a Grand four of the Order of the Crown of
Honcur, France, since 1865; and in the year 1893 Belgium bonoured him by creating him a Grand Officer of the Order of Leopold. The foregoing illastricus list does not exhaust the roll of this
far back as 3870 he was made a Chevalier of the Order of Wasn, Sweden-Norway; and in the year 1900 the Crder of the Crown, first-class, Finmia, was Lont to him at Peking, by the German Emperor. He is also, despite his Protestantiam, by direct gift of the Pope, s Commander of the Fapal Order of Pius IX, In conclusion, Sir, I wonder whether any other living Irishman-or Englishman, either, cutside the ranks of Royalty-holls so many decorations. as does Sir Robert Hart F"
THE FAR EASTERN MAILS.
THE SIBERIAN ROUTE.
On April 15 a Manchester correspondent enlled the attention of the Postmaster-General
The
pleasure ground for Chinanfuites, and at this According to the new organisation, the season of the year is an attractivo spot. Among
their disposal four brigades of troops, thres in happy voin, happily rendered also by Tastal. actual existence and one in reservo. Should Yang into Chinese, referred to the Judgo as a there be danger of invasion, the first three man of such unuenal ebility that he could decide would at once bu concentrated on their respective case without seeing either sorused or de. centres, which are Haiphong, Bac Ninh, and fendant or examining any witnesses. Baigon, to their full strength, less the units Treasurer ho spoke as of such sterling character actually occupying the forts and positions along that he never had any money in the treasury the frontier or on the strategic railway, roads unless it was very much needed, at which times und waterways leading to them, whose duty it be could always find it. Another dinner is to be would be to delay, so far as it right lie in their given by the Bureau of Trade and Agriculture, power, the enemy's advance, Arrangements in conjunction with the trade guilds of the city. for transport and large reserve stocks of food, Mr. Lockhart is accompanied by Capt, Barnes. clothing, and ammunition are continually in They are being handsomely entertained in the The quarters fixed up by the Tang, new Customs readiness in the different centres. reservists, boili French and native, would be Thotai Tientsin, when he was in Shantung as called out and formed into a brigade, which Gov. Ynen Shika's right-hand man. wontd occapy the garrison town and forte Chizan Mr. Lockhart will visit Taishan, tho left vacant by the departure for the front celebrated mountain where Confucius worship! pod, also the grave of Confucius at Chafu, of the active troops. In a week from
thence returning to Weihaiwni vĩa Tsingtão. the date of iseno of an order to mobilise, Finnré can transport to any point along her colonial Another visitor in Chigan is Mr. Oliver, late of frontiers which border on the Chinese provinces the Tung Won-kwaa, now of the Customs of Kwongsi, Kwangtung, or Yunpan a force of service. His errand is supposed to be in con- 8,00 men-that is, two brigades, fully equipped notion with the payment of the indemnity.
LATEST STEAMER MOVEMENTS.
The C.P.B. steamer Empress of Chind arrived at Nagasaki at 7.30 am. on the 22nd inst, and left again at 3 p.m. same day for Shanghai, where she is due to arrive at 9.30 p.m. to-day.
The silk ex C.P.R. steamer Empress of India arrived in New York on the 21st inst.
to the fact that letters had been received in Manchester from Shanghai viz Siberia, Lat that according to the official Post Office guide thers.
with reserves of food and munitions for a three were no facilities for conveyance of letters from England to Shanghai by this route: It was months' campaign, and possessing the advan mentioned that a letter postmarked "Shanghai, tages of bases within easy reach, from which March 18," was received in Manchester at 10.30 further supplies could be drawn should it a.m. on April 13, coming via Port Arthur and become necessary to do so. Provision has Moscow. The Postmaster General was asked to also been made in the event of a repetition of say whether latere from Manchester to Shang-events similar to those which occurred in China bai could be transmitted by this route, and if not, in 1900-01. In such a case the active brigade, when such facilities might be experted to come into force.
In reply the Souretary to the Post Office wrate follows on April 17-
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would only injure borself seriously in the eyes Ching and that, in the next place, who would by doing so only give Rassin an opportunity to
North Chions have improved in the North to Mongolia, away inland where Japan could not T. 210 bayers. Yangtzes can be placed in support her ally. As to the first objection it small lots st $130, and Cantons of the improved
after sales at
$170, will not hold water, inasmuch as"good Euro. rate of $179)
FIRE INAURAxoke, Hongkongs have ad- * like England, and the United States, are vanced to $315 with buyers. Chinas have been Incidents like this load one to conclude that showing their readiness to preserve the territo- isken off the market åt $84 and further small richly decorated Irish Bas onet's henna78, AJ SO | thers must be a good deal of exaggeration in the riul integrity of Chico almost at the cost of lots are wanted at this rate. yaras which many of the Japanese newspaper war. In the second place Raasia in not so have again boon done at 837 at which our BHIPPING-Hongkong, Canton and Macaos correspondents in China are sending home in strong perhaps on the Chinese frontier as has market closes steady. Indo-Chinas were dealt such hot haste. Lu many instances we can Bed
been supposed, and she may be contout to be aklo in extensively in the early part of the week at for ourselves that the nervous tension here ia
to bold her own there especially in case the prices ranging between $10 and $108 cash, and Chinese armies guarding the frontiers are led equivalent rates for to 106 4 ich
then easing off at we by Japanese, The decisive fight between Japan close with some sales and probable bayers. sod Russia will take place in Cores and the China and Maniles are weak at $26. Douglases Linglung Peninsula, and Russia will be ill-an be placed at $40, and Star Ferries (old) at and (new) at $153, both the latter ex the of Manchuria and Cores and of which we bayo
equipped for that fight if her railway system is dividend of 12 per cent, for the year ended 3uth no direct cognisance. To mention some things constantly being broken, her telegraph lines April. 1903, paid on the 20th instant. Shell that come directly under our observation, the torn up and her communications interrupted by Transports are neglected at the former qnota- Japanese Pres-including even the Jije bouditti (in case China is "neutral") or by tion of £1. 68. Shimpo, one of the most temperate and regalar Chime armies (in caso China declares judicious organs in the capital-men-war or has war declared against her). Russis suspicions circumstance the may not, in the latter case, find it so easy as foot that the het Empress steamer, which General Hennenkampf and his 300 Cossacks was said to have had on board one thousand | dia in 1900teent through Mangburis to the vorý tome of provisions for the Russian troops, heart as a kaifs cuts through butter. Chins harried away to Nagaki without calling at
was then a "wee bit "distracted by happenings Kobe, the inferenca being that the Russians wanted their provisions at once. In fact, some Japanese papers declared that the Empress had gone on to Fort Arthur, a course to which her passengers would, it is to be presumed, take objection. Now the agents of the said boat had announced more than week before that she would not slap at Kobe on account of some delay that took place in her departure from Vancouver owing to the late arrival of the mail Besides, it would show a great what of fore. sight on the part of the Russians to be making such a insa about provisions at such a critical time and to be placing orders for the come in Japan and in the country of Japan's ally, if they really contemplated a war with Japan.
Then, again, there is a good deal to be said against the alarmists who are telling us of Rassists aggression in Cores. Mr. Bryner has got a timber homenssion on the Yals and he has imperled some Bassiana to work it. Those Rossians are suspected of being soldiers in disguise, but that is by no means certain, esp. cially as the Japanese Minister to Corea does not make any allegation of this nature in his
To conclude with China `some arrangements notes to the Corean Foreign Offies on this that would become oporative in case of war, question, The Japanese newspaper correspón Viscount Aoki, ex-Minister for Foreign dents are quite positive, hower'or. They Affaire; was recently despatched to Peking, say that they have seen the men going and the Russians naturally regarded him with up and down the river in a stoom-launch and great suspicion and justly as being THE CONQUEST OF MANCHURIA, that, though they were all dressed in civilian entrusted with some important mission. He attire, they bore on their persous unmistakeable has just now returned, and it is a little tokens of having recently deffed their uniforms. significant that bigh Chinese official, Prince --I could go on for columns giving instances of Tsai Chen, i bezo also, with a large train. this kind and might in the end succeed in per- Ho professon, of course, tojbe engaged in sa suading myself and perhaps some of your readers investigation of the currency system; but it that things are quite normal; but anfortunately was not to be expected that he would reveal the fact remains that one reponsible statesman the real object of his mission. has expressed himself to one interiower to the
The morements of Russia on the Corena effect that "Russia's disquieting conduei har caused the most profound.enry rise in official | frontier are exciting great uneasiness in Japan circles hore.". Moreover, a Cabinet Council was The Japanese military attaché at Seoul wires held yesterday (Monday, May 11) at which two home that the Frefect of Antung-hsien has quin Komagata were present; and this Hussian soldiers have arrived at Antung-hsien is the second Cabinet Council of the kind and the local officials in Taitung-kusug an- that has bees hold during the last fort nounce that two Russian soldiers are also night. Again, on Last Saturday Marquis expected there shortly and that they have been get the town ready for their Ito hinted very slightly-but with the told to Japanese there is no such thing as a broad hint, reception by cleaning the streets, roads - nud it would be tou inartistic-that union was honsos. At the samo time it is announced never inore necessary than at present. Accord that the Russians are beginning work on a ing to the Japan Tiates, be congratulated branch line of the East Asiatic, starting from his fellow-mambers of the Seigu Kai on the Linoyang near Mukden, and intending to run power of acting in unity just shown by thomwa Fanghwang to a port on the Talu opposite ▲ result which de did not hesitate to regard as Wijn. They claim they obtained a concession an indication of the great improvement that from Chins for the construction of this rail- kad taken place in party politics in Japan. way long ago; bat it is very doubtful if Japan Naror was unity so strong as new. He did not allows them, without fighting, which will enable thom to throw as many man as they like into mean to refer particularly to the existing con- dition of affairs in the Far East. But, I oking Cores at very short notice.
Viceroy Yasn is said to have onlogised his Japanese employees in the presence of their Majestice; and when the Imperial cortago was about to leave Puoting, they were allowed to approach the Imperial carriage and have an audience of the Emperor an honour that is never granted ander such circumstances in China except in the case of Princes of the Blood.
RUSSIA ON THE COLEAN BORDER.
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MISCELLANEOUS-Green Leland Cements have been booked at 823) and can still be placed at this figuro. Ropes have improved to $125 buyers, and Steam Waterboste to $134 buyers ex the interim dividend of 6 per cent, paid on the 18th instant. Dairy Farms can be placed at 8111, and Bells Asbestos at the improved rate of $4. Powells have been booked at $10,, and China Providenta at 20.90.
MEMOSA. S. Watson & Co., Ld., ordinary yearly meeting the 28th instant. China Light and Power Co., Ld., ordinary yearly meet. ing, on the 50th instant; transfer books will be closed from the 28th to the 30th inatazt, both days inclnaivo.
The following is taken from the A.-C. Daily News
Mr. Planson, the Russian Chargé d'Affaires nt Feking, has denied, as we are informed, that he ever told the correspondent of the Japanese ernacular paper, the Jiji, that Russia, weary of the troubles resulting from her present un- defined status in Mancharia, had determined to add the three provinces definitely to her ampire"; and we are ready to believe that Mr. Platoon never told the Jiji man this for Facts, however, are stronger than publication words, and the following memorandum, sent to a foreign ofBecial in Elanghar from the effice of the Imperial Chinese Telegraphs in Shanghai is so significant that it requires no comment at
Sir-With referencs to your letter of 15th inst., I am directed by the Postmaster-General to inform you that towards the end of leat year a actification was received from the Russian Post Office to the affect that the Trans-Siberian Railway would not be available for the transmis sien of correspondence to the Far East from this or other European countries unless a special arrangement was come to beforeband. The terms on which the Russian Government is pre- pared to earry correspondence are being considered; and in the meantime all letters for China and the Far East, except for the places specially mentioned at page 458 of the Post Office Guide, have to be sent by another route. Dus notice will be given to the public in this country whenever any arrangement is mede for using the Trans-Siberian Railway for the conveyance of mails. The Postmaster-General would be glad if you would furnish for his inspection the covers of any letters - which you have recently received from Shanghai by way of Siberia,"
On April 20 there were forwarded to the Becretary the envelopes of two letters from Shanghai received in Manchester via Port Arthur and Moscow. A latter pasted in Shang hai on March 25 reached Manchester on April 20, whereas the mail leaving Shanghai ou March 24+ía Suez was not due until April 27. It was again urged that for merchants engaged in the Far Eastern trade it was very desirable that there should be no unnecessary delay in the negotiations for a correspondingly rapidly
outsiders--Marquis 1to and Marshal Mur- tied the Corean authorities at Wiju thai 2,010 | P to the charge to Newahwang, in relaru mail to China.
abead, it was evident that in the course of the next ten or twenty years important changes might be expected. He, therefore, hoped that the members of the Seigti Kai would not fail always to realise the gran importance of their responsibilities, and that by wise unity they would endeavour to promote the best interests
of the country.
Finally, the fact that Russin is still in Newchuang and that thirty Russian ships e-war are now assembled at Port Arthar goes to prove pretty cusclesively that matters are not quite normal.
The Japan Times gives the view entertained by the very saberest section of the Japanese Fress when it says that
"If matters in Manchuria have not grown very much worse, they remain at least as
NEW RUSSIAN BAILWAY SUGGESTED.
The Amur Gazette, & Russian paper, wants the Amur Railway constructed at the earliest possible opportunity. It points out that, in cusa any trouble arises in the Far East at the present junotare, the East China Railway will be at the mercy of this Chinese, and then England and Japan may attack Port Arthur and Vis- divestock and not only take these places but also the whole of the Lisotung Peningala, Ussuri, and the mouth of the Amur. If, however, the Amur Eailway is constructed, Itassian troops can be sent to Ussuri at a moment's notice, in which ease the coasts can be easily defended,
SIBERIAN NEWS,
I take the following cutting from the Vladivostock of April 26 :--
It is said that orders have been received not
the old time it was 38 cents a word, but since the Russians have occupied Manchuria tho charge has been increased to one dollar and tan cents, as they treat Mazohuria the same as Russia-in-Asia."
whose centre of mobilisation is at Haiphong. wonld be concentrated in that port and shipped at ones for the destination which might be indicated by the authorities in Paris, taken by the and its place would be reserve brigade or part of it.
In this manner, en 48 hours' notice a small corps d'armée consisting of about 3,500 Infantry, four batteries of artillery, a detachment pf engineers, and a squadron of native cavalry Chasseurs Annumites"), to serve as scouts, would be in readiness to proceed to any given point on the coast of Chine.
The question of transport would, of course, bo a serious one, but there is at all times at Hongkong at least twoj of the Messageries Maritimes coasting boats, which average about 1,200 tons met register, and a cargo-bost of the Company transporting ra iwny material for the system of Enes build. jug, which vessels possess an average register of over 5,000 tona.
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but we have no better VALUE than armed constabulary which exists in Burma. The men, who are natives, are well drilled and officered by Europeans. In times of peace this force is under the direct control of the civil authorities, but in event of invasion they would be placed at the disposal of the Commandant-in- Chief, and it is probable that it would prova s most useful auxiliary to the regular army,
The approximate strength of the active foros in the colony (three brigades and auxiliaries) as as follows:-
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constabulary) of letters posted at the Russian Fost Office is Shanghai, and to assure you that re for as this office is concerned no effort will be spared to arrive at a speedy settlement of the negotiation concerning the conveyance by the Trans-Siberian Bailway of mails from this county for China and the Far East."
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MOTOR CYCLES; MAIL CARTS, The majority of these troops are stationed in Tonkin. In Cochin-Chins there are only RICKSHAS FITTED WITH PNEUMATIC two regiments of infantry, one Franch and one TYKES AND BALL BEARINGS THROUGH. native. There are 18 batteries of artillery, of OUT.
CHURCH SERVICES.
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whick five are in Cochin-China, one in Annam, We are Sole Agents for the following » - Responses, Tallis; Vanite, Novelo: Psalme,
and the remainder in Tonkin. A company MONOPOLE, FUTURE, CENTAUE, and Camidge, Kinks, and Travers; Te Deum, 90
The cable steamer Colonia recently left of engineers is stationed in Hausí and another NEW PREMIER CYCLES. Baker in F; Benedictus, Goss in E (7th E.);
Calombo outboard bound. She had nearly t1).
3,000 miles of cable on board, which she in Saigon. There exists only one squadron of We have also in stock a large Number of Hymns, 147, 202 and 143 (Part
Brensong (5.45 Pill.).
will lay between the In and of Guam, of cavalry, which is quartered in the capital of American first-grade Machines (Chain and Responses, Tallis; Palma, Fitzherbert, Nares, the Ladrone group, in Lat. 13 dog. 30 min. Tonkin. The 1st Brigade (Bac Ninh) is
Chainless), including the Rimbault, and Hodlo; Magnificat, Goss in F N. and Long. 144 deg. 50 min. E., and Middle (and M.); Nano Dimittis. Kolway ix. D (3rd 31.); Island, which Hes in Lut. 23 deg. 10 min. N. under the orders of General Clamorgan; 2nd Hymns, 150, 207, and 30%; Tesper Hyms, and Long. 177 deg. 15 min. W. This will be Brigade (Haiphong), General Winckel Meyer; Ward (No. 1); Voluntary, "Lift up your hands," the longest section on the line which will con- 3rd Brigade (Saigon), Genoral de Beylié; (Messiah) Bandel.
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nect America with the Philippines; and it is expected the Colonia will be engaged on It about four or six weeks. She took in a thousand tons of coel at Colombo
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The cable steamer Anglia, also owned by the Matins (11 L.)..
Same Company, will on Francisco cable. She will complete the last sections Venite, Battishill; Te Deum, Russell; Bene- 1 the Philippines-Ban dietns, Tarie; Hymns, 4, 147, 319, and 143.
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oup of islands, in Lat. 42 deg. 20 min. Magnifiont, Gom; Nune Dimittis, Biainora Long 157 deg. 60 min. W. The
N., and Hymns, 149, 227, 600, and 227.
The Church launch Dagspring calls on ships bestion between Honolulu and San Francisca carrying white crews between 9.15 and 10,50 has already been laid, so that, when the Colonia a.m. and between 5.15 and 6 p.m. (Kowloon and Anglia complete their work within the Police Fier 10.30 and 6), to bring friends ashore next two months, America will be in cable com- to the services. The Answering Pennant" is munication with her new possessions. The the call Sag. All the sittings are free and un- Colonia is still in command of Capt. Harold Bunday Woodcock, who has seen service in all parts of appropriated. Strangers welcome.
the world. School 10-10.45 am.
General Piel is in ceramand of the artillery.
WEATHER REPORT.
The Hongkong Observatory report issued yesterday says:
The depression has probably passed to the Pacific to the E. of Japan.
The barometer has fallen over Chim and thei Philippines, and probably another depression is Freasure is highest over farming over China. the E. coast.
Moderate NE. winds in the Formosa Channel, and B. winds over the N. Bart of the China Bea Forecast: Moderate S. winds; squally, nhowery.
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