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PARIS.
[FROM CUR CORRESPONDENT]
PARIS, 2nd September.
THE MARSEILLES STRIKE.
Only the most drastic measures can bring the an end. M Marsillus shipping strike to Loubet, who came expressly from the South of France, where he had been enjoying a well-carncil rest, to Paris last Monday to attend the Cabinet Council, is fully alive to the critical situation, which, far from ameliorating, is gradually getting worse each day. The Gorerinnout bus got been
successful up to the present in rostering crder: us the prolongation of the grève is completely raining the trade of that part, the steps taken to at an end to the unisance are none too severe, The dockers, who are n' very determined body of men, have appealed to all the members of the Dockers' Federation of Frauge to maks.com, mon cause with them, and a general strike has in consequencò heonetared in ten of the Mediteranan ports, not only a home, but io Cosira and Algeria. The strike as next tu completely paralysed industry, and the unthori ties, in viewing the outlook us of the gravest of the kind, do not at all attempt to minimize the actual state of affairs. Satisfactory arvungo: meuts are apparently ont of the question, the men have tunde aptheir mind to erento a general disturbance, bring commerce to a standstill. which they have practically dons-and defy the Government. The docks are actually ille; more than eighty ships attached to the port are reported to be out of commission, while the crows, representing 6,000 men, have joined the unemployed. Another 8,000 men lave heen thrown out of work by the closing of slips owned by master millers. Like Corbeil, where the late M. Waldocle Rousseau died recently, milling is one of the largest industries in Marseilles. The Minister of Commerce bas written to all the mail steamship companies at Marscillon pointing out to them that they ars bound by contracts with the State and that they will be held responsible for their non-oxeention and finet. 50 franes hour for every hour the mails are delayed. The Government luas been forest to use torpelo-hosts to deliver letters to her adjoining African Colonies. The director of the Paris-Lyons and Mediterranean railway blamos the Government for the present crisis; had the authorities shown themselves less lenient, there would have been no strilio. This opinion is shared by many other people interested in the vexatious problem. If the Ge- verument is as much to blame as is stated, it is doing all it can to stop the strike- vary lieult task indeed. Shipping companies at Marseilles lave dismissed their affs. despite all the efforts ninde to prevent such a step boing faken.
THE TAXAMETER.
Parisiau confera or cabinen have at lust been hamoured, and the taxameter has malo its welcome appearance. There is not so much «bjcotion ns was anticipated; it saves cab meg from being swindled, and that is everything. while it enables pussodgers to see at a glance how much they have to pay. This saves useless discussion. Whether the faxameter has really come to stay or not caunot as yet be definitely affirmed, caperiments will continua for another fortnight; puly lien will it be possible to decide us to its fate. The majority of cechers express themselves satisfied with the innovation, so do passengers: these are two good omens.
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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1ín, 1904.
The arguments of M. Giard will set absurd rumours at rest: according to that "Immortet," oysters are never unhealthy, when bred unter normal conditions, their microbic diseases, which are rare, are not transmissible to men; when dredged in the opon sen end from natural banks oysters are never contaminated, the transmission of the typhoid bacillus by means of oysters is admitted to be possible, but only cesurs in very exceptional circumstances; oyster beds are rarely insalubrious, but places which should be closely watched are the forwarding depots at the parts and the store-rooms of retailers those of restaurateurs and strent venulors above all. M. Giard, to whom sanitary inspectors ought to be obligad, concludes his observations' by saying he wished there were no other cases
UNHAPPY CHILDREN.
river it used to be; it has undergone consider able improvements since recent years as regards randoring it more navigable. Not only has it been extensively and thoroughly dredged, but vast looks and weirs have been built unbling small vessels to come to Paris. Municips! engineers have been over to London recently, and drawn up encouraging reports building of additional quays, provided with powerful eranos, to say nothing of other accommodations the cost of half of which the City of Paris is prepared to meet, indicate that Paris is destined to become a seaport sooner than many expect. Never hus the idea been so warmly supported by men of all shades of
opinion.
The
MARINE MAGISTRATE'S. COURT.'
Monday, 10th Cotober.
BEFORE HON. CAPT. L. BARNES LAWRENCE B.N. (MARINE MACISTRATE).
REFUSING TO STOP.
Fispector James Kerr, of the Water Police. charged Cheang Kam, master of the launch Lee Ping, with refusing to stop his lunch when called upon to do so by an inspector of police.
Complainant, sworn, Rupused that on the morning of the 9th inst. he was following the a. Bourbon into the harbour up the Sulphur The work down by M. Hugues Le Roux Channel. In the central fairway he saw the of typhoid than those caused by the consumpflaring his recent mission in Abyssinia is defondant's launch approach and follow the Shortly afterwards a sampon loft tion of oysters.
recognised as excellent by the authorities steamer.
steamer's side, where France has had her aye on that part of the the
she had boon world since some years, her aim boing to bring hanging on centrary to the regulations of about the neutralisation of Abyss'ris; this, if the port, and made fast to the launch. Con- successful, would be another advance made in plainant blow the usual police blast for the the way of the peaceful settlement of interon-defendant to stop. Instead of doing so, however, tional difficulties. France, Italy and Groat ho ported his helm, sheered off dropped the Britain are the three rival, nations that are boat, and steamed to the Bourbon His object struggling for an entrance into Emperor in stopping the launch was to take the number Menelik's country. M. Roux, who has just of the sampan. He was of the belief that the haunch and sampau were acting in concert, as returned from Africa, describes his journey on the whole as very pleasant-his audience with the custom was for the sumpans to put touts on Emperor Menelik was very cordial. His object board steamers, and the launches afterwards to for calling on the Sovereign was to receive collect the passongers. permission for the construction of a railway in is Empire. M. Houx, while expressing himself thoroughly satisfied with the results of his imporial interview, admits that he had many His difficulties overcome Majesty felt greatly inclined to withdrew all railway concessions, having been informed
Colibri is a promising young lady of fourteen sunmors, who in the daytime assists her mother who keeps a greengrocer's shop, but who at night believes in enjoying herself to her beurt's content in the company of young men of her age. Two of these, Paul and Victor Lullosaud, were deeply in love with Colibri. To put an end to the growing jealousy, the brothers agreed to Sight a duel with knives in the presence of the object of their admiration; the braver of the two was to be entitled to the girl. The fieres ene unter took place as agreed, and Colibri's preserico lent encouragement. Paul suddenly rose triumphant, but very pale. He held in his land a terrible knife covered with blood; at his feet lay his young brother Victor, a lifeless mass, Befors Col bri had time to congratulate her lover, the police arrived, and while the remains of Victor were conveyed to the Morgue, the murderer and Colibri wore marched off to the station.
POPULATION.
According to Dr. Bertillon there are in France 1.37 million bachelors above 30 years of uge: 164 families without children: 2:63 with only one child; 296 with two; 1:58 with threo; and 2-2 families with more than that mumber of offsprings.
THE LATE CHARLES SARGENT
Who is Charles Sargent, whose death has just taken place in this metropolis? Very few of the younger generation could answer this question. Deceased, who like thousands of others has passed away in obscurity and poverty though he fully deserved fameand riches, was no other than the inventor of the chevuvé de bets" or wooden hore of the roundabouts, which made and continue to make so many thousands of children and adults happy; by creating the bicycle chain M. Fargent also contributed largely towards the popularity of volocipedes. Twenty-seven years ago, the old man whose name is unknown to the general public of the present day was struck down with panalysis, and never recovered. What could be sadder then to have to sit all day long at the window watching the phases of development of the bicycle, the benefit of which had been reapad by others, and to be completely ignored? Yet that was Sargent's fate for close upon thirty years. But there,Man's inhumanity to man makes countless thousands
mourn." So Burns tells us.
THE CHIVEOK QUESTION. As soon as Parliament meets again heated dis
to
beforehand.
that the lines would be utilised more for political than for commercial purposes. This suspicion was allayed by M. Roux pointing out that the three nations already alluded to were all on terras of friendship, and had recently signet treaties of arbitration. Proposals wore sub- mitted to Menelik to the effect that the whole of the Abyssinian railways, either under con- struction or projected, should be made interna- tional, and that ultimately Abyssinia should be
considered as an entirely neutral country This calmed the Emperor's anxiety, and matters tro now on a fair way to success; the Abyssinian question is viewed in France as now practically settled, so far as the French are concerned, the which has given greut satisfaction.
SHOOTING.
The opening of the shooting season has taken place under the most favourable auspices, the weather being splendid. The quantity of game received, however, up to the present at the Central Markots, In spite of the excellent reports from the various native preserves, is not equal to previous years, Prices, except for partridges. hares, and quails, are rather high Belgiam Germany, Austria and Russia continue to send thousands of head.
JAPANESE AT WORK IN SIBERIA.
The first party of Japanese prisoners of war. to the number of 256, including 68 officers, ar-, rived at Pensa on 6th inst. Among them are four Englishmen who were captured at the saking of the transports by the Vladivostock Squadron. The party left next day for Rjasbak. in the government of Rjusse. An English lady living at Ekaterinburg, in Siberis, writes that Japanese wounded and prison re are arriving
cussions are certain to take place over the Church question, which has once more come boldly to the front in a manner which M. Combes did not working of the taxameter is not what might be expect. The subject is much talked about by there is large numbers. With the prisoners are all classes, and everyone is awaiting with called complicated, though time must elapso impatience the re-assembling of the Chambers. Many Japanese women, who are being soate hed
The
before Parisians become familiar with it. For instance, hitherto, the course or drive, whether
long or short, was charged at the fixed rats of Ifr. 50c. With the taxameter the minimum rate demanded is 75 centimes (100 centimes squal 1 franc), which entitle the occupant of the rab to travel three-quarters of a mile, at the end of which distancs a dise visible to the passenger adds another two sons, giving the right
to 1
Two
up as servants by the European households while the men are being engaged by the trades- people as porters and messengers, The Japan
After further evidence the defendant was up, Hon. Capt convicted. In summing Barnes-Lowrice said that the want of atten. tion paid to the regulations of the harbour was very marked, and in order to ensure the same being properly safeguarded the water police must receive every support to which the law
entitles them.
ENLARGEMENTS.
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The best way to preserve your Piolures is to have them enlarged. Small prints are liable to be thrown about and thus made dirty or lost; while enlarged ones, framed and hung up, will last for erar, besides earring as decorations to the walls.
LONG, HING & CO.,
PHOTO GOODS DEALERS, 17A, QUEEN'S ROAD,
(Acme Premiess as Messrs. Al Ches).
Hongkong, 8th August, 1904. A FORMIDABLE INDICTMENT.
The following list of Russian nots of inter- ference with neutral shipping since the out- break of war in the Far East is interesting for reference. It appeared in the Times.
TRADE
TELEPHONE No. 135,"
I-INCIDENTS AT PORT ARTHUR. British Steamship Foston Hall-Seized in Port Arthur harbour after outbreak of lus- tilities. (She had arrived on February 4 Le foar days before hostilities bogan-from Cardiff with cargo of coal for Russian nuvy.)
British Steamship Wenches Detained under circunstances of great hardship at Port Arthur. HAVE YOU TRIED February 811, with Japanese refugees from Ching-wan-tao on board.
British Steamship Hsiping.-Fired up in from Port Arthur ou her way from Ching-wan-tao ordered to Dalny, and detained there four days (February 18).
British Steamship Hipsang,--Fired upon according to the finding of the Naval Court July 16 by Rusalan destroyer and subk: held at Shanghai, Angust 23, without any just cause a reason. II-OPERATIONS OF ADMIRAL WIRESIUS SQUADRON 15 RED SEA AND MEDI- TERRANEAN. British Steamship Mongolia (London to Sydney)--Stopped Fobrusy 20 is Rad Sen. but allowed to proceed.
British Steamship Mombasa (London to Calcutta).-Stopped about same date iu Red British steamship Ettrickdate.--Seized and Seant allowed to proceed brought into Suez February 27; released Febru
He fined the defondant $100 or one month's ary 29. imprisonment.
ANOTHER CASE.
The same complainant charged three sampun masters with unlawfully making fast to the xs. Bourbon whilst under way within the waters of the Colony, without the permission of the master or officer in charge.
Complainant saw the boats hook on to the steamer, andthe tonts for baggage climbon board The vessel was carrying Chinese passengers, Tho tants had been carrying on this habit for a long time, and for an equal period had regarded by tho masters of vessels as objection able. interfering. us it did, with the navigation of the vessel, and creating confusion on board. The fines imposed so far had been inoffstal
Com-
and reflections bad been made on the water police for permitting it to continue. plainant took the three bouts in tow, but was! una hle to get hold of any of the men when got on board. The boats were passenger sampaus,
British Steamship Frankley-Seized and brought into Bucz February 27; released Febru- ary 29.
British Steamship Paluron-Stopped in Red Sea, but allowed to proceed
British Steamship Ben Alder-Stopped in Red Sea, but allowed to proceed..
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(The Egyptian Government repeatedly pro lested against the Russian ships overstaying their time limite in Egyptian waters, and Dumitri Douxkci at Suez under pretext of ROBINSON PIANO especially against the prolonged stay of the repairs.)
British Steamship Mortlake, German Steam- ship Stuttgart, Norwegian Steamer Standart, Stopped elf Port Said March 13-16 by Danitri Dunekoi.
British Steamship Osiris. (Brindisi to Port Said Stopped May 4 by Russian cruiser Khrabry, demanding surrender of Japanese mails; delayed for two hours.
II-OPERATIONS OF THE VLADIVOSTOCK" SQUADRON.
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Britisk Steamship Allenton-Seized June FRAMED 16th (first raid) on homeward voyage; taken to Vladivostock and condemned by Prize Court June 27th, mainly on the ground not that sho was actually carrying contraband, but that she had carried contraband on her outward voyage.
German Steamship Arabia.-Seized July 22 (second raid), taken to Vladivostock; released about August 5, the cargo for Japan alone being confiscated.
The men were convicted. In summing up Hon. Capt. Barnes-Lawrence said that these touts had become a nuisance to vessels visiting the port, and were alike a danger to navigation and a source & diffenlly and annoyance on
British Steamship Knight Commander. board both to passengers and crew.
Sunk July 24th by Russian eraisers and sub- showed a total disregard of the harbour rag-soquently adjudged a lawtal prizo by the lutions. The oro generally this was known the better. He was determined to seo the
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regulations properly carried into effect. He sentenced the first two defendants-holding Beences--to ines of 850 each, or 14 days' im- paisonment; and the other man, who only held a pornit as preliminary to getting a licence, to a fine of $80 or seven days' imprisonment,
THE TIBETAN TREATY.
Vladivostock Prize Court. No compensation.
German Steamship Thea (chartered by Japan
PIANOS $425.00
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and adjudged a lawful prize on the ground that she had lost her status as neutral ship.
British Steamship Culchas.-Seizcil on about July 29, taken to Vladivostock; ceo still! pending. IV.-OPERATIONS OF THE "PETERBUNG" AND "SMOLENSE" IN THE RED SEA, British Steamship Crew Hull, British Steamship Menelava-Stopped July 12 by the Petersburg off Jiddal and detained four hours for examination.
British Steamship Malacca (P. and 0.). Seized July 13 by the Petersburg: brought into Suez July 19 in charge of a prize crow: passad through the Canal and left. Fort Sail July 21; released at Algiers July 27.
British Steamship Dragoman-Stopped July
the Russian, port of Batuni to China. 15, but allowed to proceì; she was hound from
German Steamship Prina Heinrich- Stopped
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The text of the Anglo-Tibetan Trosty has prisoners are being distributed in all the been reported to the Poking Government by Lhassu, and the Waiwupu has wired Yu Tai to large towns of Siberia, and their arrival in those Yu Tai, the Imperial Chinese Resident at sparsoly populated districts is locked upon us £ composed mostly of conscripts, who have been thon wired and reported to the Waiwupu that blessing. The Russian army in Mauchuris in protest against the text of the Treaty. Yu Tai called to the colours from the rich agricultural though the Lhama had consented to sign the July 15 or 16 by the Smolensk and mail bags districts of Siberia, so that the farmers and treaty it had not actually been signed, and it for Japan taken out of her; mail bags surrender- was desired by the Imperial Chinese Residented a couple of days later and sent on by British steamship Persia, which was stopped by the tradesmen, as well as the will-owners and other employers of labour; have been left exceedingly that the Waiwapn should take steps to negotiate Smolensk for the purpose.
British Steamship Dalmatia.-Stoppel July BECHSTEIN. short-handed. The handy little Japs have, with the British Minister at Poking.
The Waiwupu; after receiving the text of the 17. but allowed to proceed.
British Steamship Ceylon. Challenged July
KAPS. was homeward bound.
quarters, making altogether miles, the sum nine, and these cannot be filled without the therefore, come at an opportune moment. They ribetan treaty, was greatly surprised, and Pr 18 by Peterburg, but allowed to proceed: she
The table are now turned, as the Prime Minister suddenly parecived by the Eishop of Laval shipping off to Rons, instead of quietly remaining in his diuceso in accordance with the injustions of the Department of Public Worship. The morch which Mr. Geay has stolen or M. Combos has completely taken the latter. by surprise; the Prime Minister felt mile. further quarter of a
conf dent ap to the last moment that the Bishop sous are added at the beginning of each of Laval would not go to Rome, when called quarter mile, so that when eight extra quartars upon to do so by the Pope. His departure have been travelled after the preliminary three- brings the number of vacant Fronok sees to approval of His Holiness. Were the French Government to designate clerics to occupy the episcopal palaces, and to draw the stipends allotted by the Treasury, it is more than doubt ful whether clergymen could be found willing to obey. No bishop can exercise occlesiastical functions without the sanction of the spiritual have so long been inposed upon by exacting head of the Church. The Pope bus scored on
of the passengers; since the introduction
the present occasion, and the thought of this faxumeter it is no longer possible to cover say 6 miles for 1fr: 50c. This distance now costs makes the Prime Minister naturally very donble the amonut plus one sou, be it 75 centimes angry; everyons was aware that the Holy Soe for the first three-quarters of a rails, and two intended retaliating sooner or later. This is sous for each of the twenty-two quarter miles just been done with effect; MI. Comber, who afterwards. When on the other hand a voiture started the agitation, mast now move again one
of 1 franc 55 centiues is due. Thereafter, of course, the old tariff is exceeded, and this hus led to murmurs on the part of those who would like to travel from ene extremity of the city to the other for ifr. 50e, as under the old system. Justice is due to the castors who
are a cheerful lot of men and have for hom
Russiana.
SHIPPING NOTES.
STEAMER MOVEMENTĄ.
PIANOS BY
HOPKINSON.
German Steamship Scnadia.-Seized in the Red Sea and brought back to Suez July 24 in thru the gas stated to have 400 tons of rails KRAUSS, sharge of a prize crew, but released saus day, for Japan on board,
plaints to make about their treatment by the sident Na Tung of the Waiwapu has interviewed President Sang Kwai of the Board of Works (who was Imperial Resident at Tibet from 1874 to 1884) and consulted about the mafter. Pre- sident Sung Kwai, contrary to the expectation of President Na Tung, told him that Tibot is a British Steamship Ardova-Seized by the barren country and there is no regetation, and Smolensk and brought back to Suez July 24 in when he was at Tiket as Imperial Recharge of a prize crew, but released same day.
British Steamship Formosa. Seized and sident he felt he had been banished at a brought into Suez in charge of a prize crew him if there were any mining products, military post road. Theu Na Tung asked July 26: released Jaly 27. The J.-C.J. Liju stemer Tjilaljap loft and also if it had strategical importance, but Sung Kwei could not give any guiding answor.
The P. & O. steamer Mazagon left Bingapore for this port on the 8th Oct., at 6an.
The J.-C.-J. Lija ste nur Tjipto left Kobe for this port on the 8th Out, and may be expected
hers on the 16th Oct.
is taken by the hour.75 contimes are charged way or the other and overcome the difficulty Macassar for this port on the 9th Qet.. and may Thus Na Tung was greatly disappointed, and
What will the issue of the quarrel be Separa.be expected her on the 17th Oct.
for the first aine minutes, and two sous for tion of Church and State, or reconciliation of every following three, making altogether about the equivalent of 2fr. 50c. per hour for the first
hour, which is, however, reduced to the old tariff of fr. 050 after the first hour has elaped. So works the taxameter. Owners of cabs, however,
and the men are at loggerheads, since a long
measure, to give the driver 25 per cent of each
parties; these can be the only results, as the
idea of the formation of a Gallican Church is quite out of the question. M. Combos and his faithfuls have lately been dreaming of con¬
stituting such a place of worship, free from obedience to the orders of the Vatican. Alas,
MISCELLANEOUS.
The .. Anglin arrived from Bangkok yes- terday with 2,800 tons of rice for Messrs. But
terfield & Swire.
The s.8. Gaca has arrived from Newchwang
signees. with 600 tons of g neral cargo for Chineso con
The sa Hindustan, passing through this
then went to ree Tartar General Chang Keng who was Imperial Resident at Lhussa in 1888.
Tartar General Chang Keng, though he stayed at Lbassa for only several months, yet he knew the place minutely. The Waiwupu intended to
has declined the offer, saying that he has no despatch the Tartar General to Lhasa, but he experience in the matter of diplomatic negolia- appointed to proceed to Tibet to negotiato
German Steamship Holatia-Seized and July 27 released at once. brought into Suez in charge of a prize crew
British Steamshipa City of Agra and Massilia. -Stopped by Russian craisers (exact date not stated), but allowed after examination to proceed.
British Steamship. Comedian-Stopped and papers examined by Smolensk (August 29) in South African waters 80 miles from East London.
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V-OPERATIONS OF NEW CRUISERS (TRANSFORMED GERMAN LINERS. British Steamship Mitra-Challenged August 6 25 miles south of Fiuistorre.
British Steamship Ronda-Stopped on DR. NRWELL WILSON. DR. WILLIAM DANEL
Spanish coast.
time; the former linya consented, as a temporary the Prime Minister is dcomed to be grievously port, on her way west from Japan and Awaytions, and thus Tantai Teng of Tientsin has voyage from Hall to Naples August 13 off day's takings instead of charging en established disappointed in this respect as well as others with 2,500 tons of tes and general merchandise, rate for the hire of the vehicle. Some say that Those that maintained that M. Combes has is a vessel belonging to the Hindustan S.S. C...
the solution of the trouble--the heavy sums exacted from the men-bus at length heen found thanks to the taxameter. Other salmon are preparing to difend their interests, believing that the companies will seek a means of reducing their share of the profits.
OYSTRDS.
gone too far in matters religions were not so wrong after all upparently,
- PARIS AB & FORT.
Whether Marseilles as a commercial seaport will ever regain its proud position or not. Faris intends to make hay while the sun shines, To make Paris a scoport the same as London Epicureans are positively delighted with the has long been the cherished dream of its report of M. Alfred Gierd, of the Institutoitizens strenuous efforts are now being made whose good words in favour of oysters have had to go ahead with the scheme, sinos the capital, the happy result of reassuring lovers of luitres, though situated so far from the sea, raaks next The announcement could not have been made at to Marseilles in point of importance. In a more propitions moment just when the season dústrial enterprise has achieved wonders in for eating the succulent bivalves had returned. France already; the Seine is not the same
been
the matter.
Ld. Mearra. Dodwell & Co. are the agents, The Ministers for the United States. Italy The steamers Petrarch and Themis brought and Germany, after roading the text of the 2,000 tons and 1,200 tons of coal, respectively. Tibetan treaty, have protested against the treaty, and have informed the Waiwupu that in case from Moji for Mesars. Saud r. Wieler & Co.
The s.s. Orange, from Bangkok, brought China enters into a treaty with any power tore is a most favoured ustion clause, but in 2,300 tons of rice here for Mrsary. Bander, of the Tibetan treaty there is no such Wieler & Co.
The French s.8. Bourbon brought 1,500 tons of rice from Saigon...
The China Navigation 6.s. Kweiyang arrived from Iloilo yesterday with E0 tons of sugar.
The ea. Tentou arrived from Bangkok with 1,800 tons of rice for Megara. Butterfield & twire.
clause, whis means that Great Britain alone will enjoy the benefit of the treaty, and if China allows such a treaty all the powers will take steps to enforce their views against-China, while if Chhus does not consent to the treaty it means that Great Britain is the only power to say anything about it.Universal Gazette. -
British Steamship Scotian-Stopped and examinal August 17 by Urul (ex Marie Therese) off Btraits of Gibraltar.
WEATHER REPORT.
The Hongkong Observatory yesterday issued the following report
On the 10th at 11.35s,m. The barometer has isen in the Philippines and in N. Japan and fallen alightly elsewhere.
The anticyclone over N. China. yesterday would appear to be moving eastward, The arex of low pressuas remains to the east of bazen.
Frosh N.E. monsoon will prevail la the For- mrsa Channel, and moderate NE, monsoon over the greater part of the China Sea.
Forecast:-Moderate to fresh N.E. winds;
fine.
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