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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, OCTOBER 24TH, 1904.
first intimation that any such a depar taire from the
draft terms of the Treaty signed at Lbassa has been mude, And the circumstance that the dementi of the
A. S. WATSON & CO., Ludia Office relates solely to the statement of military occupation naturally gives the impression that the indemnity is in fact to
LIMITED
ESTABLISHED A.D, 1841.
We beg to notify our Customers and the Public Generally that we have now REMOVED
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U.S.S. Date played a game of baseball with U.S 8. Barry, ut Happy Valley on Saturday ufternoon. The game ended in a win for the Dale.
Mr. 8. B. C. Ross has been appointed by His
Exce loury the Gov-ruar to be a Director of the Widows and Orphans' Pousica Fund.
An interesting function took plen on Friday
TELEGRAMS.
REUTER'S SERVION]
THE T.BE EXPEDITION.
LONDON, 20th October, The India Office denies that the occupation of the Chambi valley will continue for 75 years. Router's correspondent nt Phasijong, wiring on the 17th instant, says the the last column f the Tibet for. e, with the Head Quarters, are snowbound there; the drifts baving obliteratel
THE WAR
[JAPANESE OFFICIAL, DESPATONES.]
FANCY FAIR IN HONGKONG.
Despite the somewhat disagreeable weather- there was a large ettendance at the bazaar and fancy fair which was held on the Volnateur
HEAVY RUSSIAN CASUALTY LIST. parado ground en Sataulay afternoon under the
TOKYO, 22nd October. Marshal Opana reports that nowhere had there been any cage in the situation in front of our army down to Friday.
The Russian gons so far captured by our
being taken by the left column, and sixteen by the right column. Our scouts found on Thursday night 200 dead Russians near Changliangpao.__
If the evening, when the successful team in the recent (he roads. Two mon haco died fromxposure, left army total forty-three, twenty-seven that this procantion was adopted, for e naty
Fire Brigade competitions was entertained to dinner by Foreman J. Graut. There was fill attendance of the members. Mr. Grant presiding, and among the others present were Messrz J. Fyfe,Sullivan-Macdorld,
LATER.
our Large and Selected Slook of WINES and torily established and the indemnity liqui Piumauen, Rutledge, Cooper, White, and Evans of the Chimbi Valley under the treaty was to
SPIRITS in Wood and Bottle to the Cellaroge occupying the whole of the Space under ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS; and have now the Largest and BEST STOCKED WINE
VAULTS IN TIM COLONY.
We are in a better position than ever before te meet our Customers' requiesments. Casks of Sherry, Hogsheads of Whisky and Brandy, Pipes of Port, and Bottled Wines Maturing in Biestor packed in cases ready for export may be soen in every direction as far as the eye can
reach,
- Our Wisse Vanțis are well worth a visit, and we cordially invite any of our Customers to come unil judge for themselves.
LIMITED.
It is notified that portions of two marine lots be paid at the rate of one lakh of rupees and three lots at Kowloon are to be resumes? by | year, and that the British Government the Government, the land being required for a will not insist on its claim to occupy the public purpose. Chumbi Valley until such time as the in- demnity has been fully paid. Government, alyndons in the manuer des cribed the clanse which declares that British troops will continue to occupy the Chumbi¦ Valley until the trading plates are satisfac
dated in fall the Treaty will in of no value whatever. Experience has plaiuly taught that it is only by force majeure that we are likely to get the Tibetan promises falfilled, and it is simply inconceivable that the Government has consented to the spreading of a war indienmity of 7,500,000 mmpres over a period of seventy-five years and at the same time abandoned the clause in the Treaty which provides for the continued occupation of British troops until it is pail. We await with interest the official explanation of these reports.
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Ceylon papers publish lengthy reports rule. by a Special Commission from Ceyk on the growth and manufacture of tea in Formosa an
ylon. The Ceylon Observer commenting on Whether Ceylon will theso reports says ever succor i in turning out an Oolong exactly suflar to the Formes article remains to be seen; but it can safely be said that the key to the selation has yet to be found."
The programme of music to be performed by the bard of the 3rd Buents Infantry on the Now Pardo Gronnil to-day from 4.30 to 6 pmi is as follows:--
March. Rumine"....Bouned Overture. La Itait d'andom "..... Ader
The Urclyd Senet
Ivon Caryll 1 Elgat Morvan... Salut d'Ànojur Se ection...Pi-rec Litalo Mails" Bulione Walcz..... Parfums d'Hiver Booger
· Gal Save the King."
A correspondent writes to the Editor of the N.C. Deia News as follows:-"My with witnessed a good frick in advertising this morning which it seems a pity not to make generally known. Two Chinese drapers had sent out bi ls wdvertising à cheap sale. The messenger of the first atore deposited his missive. on the door-unt of each house and pursued his rounds: messenger No. 2 followed hard af er him, and not only deposited his advertisement on the same door-mat, but picked up the one which had been loft by messenger No. 1. That hoy has the rankings of a financier in bim."
Among the works which Messra, Muthucu will publish in the present month will be My Chinese Note Book," by Tady Susan Townley.
ment.
LATER."
Router's Agency understands that it was settied at Lassa bat the Tibetans should pay an indemnity at the rate of a lakh a year, and though it was pointed out that the occupativa
Marshal Oyama reports that the investi, cosinus nutil the indemnity was pil, yester--
gation completed up to 22ul instant regard day's dementi apparently implies that the be Gevernment has not confirmed this arrangeing the Russian losses at the battle of It was also agreed at: Lims that the Slabo show about 500 prisoners and 10,550 pre-ont tire of Great Britain at Grangtan Russian corpses. The booty included 45 sold have the sight of going to Lhas to
rounds of goumanition, etc. The enemy's stany questions equiring his presses there guns, 6,920 shalls, 5,474 rifles, 78,000 dead were all buried with military honours
The fussian total casualties are estimuuted sixty thonsand; further investigation is proceeding.
LONDON, 1st October. The King has commanded that a spicial in del sht be conferred on the members of the
Tot mission and force, in recognition of the sotare labours and the excellent conduct of the expedition.
The whole of the Tiket expedition bas reach- od Chambi after a most difficult and trying march in the snow; a great may have bea smitten with snow-blindness.
BRITISH ARMY REFORM.
JoyDON, 21st October.
By an army order, all enlistments in the in- autry for the future are to be for nine years with the colours, and three years in the Restever
OIL TRADE IN THE EAST.
SIR MARCUS SAMUEL ON JAPANESE
ADMINT TEATION,
OND of those cheerful optimists, who would also wish to pose as a benefactor to his vace- has, in the North-China Daily Newe, a letter which should give pause to the thoughtful. He is concerned with the question of office | hours in Shanghai, and as that s--save question has been the subject of consider able heart-searching in Hongkong it may not be out of place to indicate the views of the Shanghai philanthropist. Starting on the sound premises that Shanghai has two seasons--the hot and the enld-he remarks
At the annual meeting of the "Shell" Trans- that during one of these seasons "recreation
port and Trading Company. Le, held in London on the 21st September. Sir Marous Semmel, the chairman, delivered a most in- A. S. WATSON & CO. is more suitable in the evening," whereas during the other recreation is more suitable
foresting address on the conditions of the oil in the early morning. And yet, be wails.
trade in the East. He explained the Company's "custom has decrced the same rigid office The volume will be part history and part imposition as regards its connection with the hours throughout the year, which may be pressions of the country and pooples gained dur-Dateh concerns After referring to the called 9 am to 5 pm." Now for a briling the author's long residence in the Middle attitude of the Ilian Government, he said the Government of Barnah had treated them in a MERCHANTS,liant idea. "In the summer personally," says the writer who by the way signs
manner which he did not hesitate to describe as caudadons. They had been refused prospect- himself Corpus Sanum"-"I would not
ing licences, and prospectors who had obtained object to make these times an hour earlier, but leaving that on one side, I believe there will be many to hold with me that from the 1st of October to the 20th of April, it would ONLTCommunications relating to the news columns suit the majority better to make the official Correspondents must forward their names and ad dresses with communicatimus addressed to the Edit", ani jer publication, but us evidence of good faith
All letters for publication sinult his wrillen on
of the paper only. ong side
No anamymously signed communications that have already
appeared in other papers will be inserted.
WINE AND SPIRIT
AND ARRATED WATER MANU.
FACTURERS, &c., &c.
NOTICE TO GORRESI’ONDENTS,
should be treated to Tur Ention.
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hours 10 am. to 6 p.m. Even now, indoss one is up before daylight, there is scant time for morning exercise, while, later in the year, it becomes necessary to rise well before
Kingdom. The historical portion will include the records from the earllest times to the present date, und will describe the principal religious languages, the literature and the system of government. of China. There will be UBEROS illustrations, and two majis.
Orders for extra copies DAILY Perse should be daylight in order to get one's excrcise and with alabaster, upon which is the following
sant before 11 am. on day of publication. After that hour the supply is limited. Only supplied for Cash. Telegraphic Address: Pass Codes: A.B.C. 5th Ed. Lieber's
P.O. Box, 83. lephone No. 12
The urn-containing the ashes of Sir Edwin Arnold was last month conveyed to Oxford by his son, and placed in the chapel of University College.
An arched piche of alabastor Ind been prepared in the wall in which the urn, a replica of an Einsel an now in the British Museum, was half sunk. Beneath it is a tablet of black marble, edged
inscription:In Memory of Sir Arnold, M.A., K.C.J.E., U.S.I.. some time mome ber of this Collage, and Principal of the Deccan College, Foonah. Eorn, June 10, 1932; died March 24, 1904: whose ashes are here deposited. Nowdigate Prizeman in 1853. he found in his sympathy with Eastern religious thought, inspiration for his great poetical gifts."
Edwin
benges were threatened with their cancillation if they sold then to the Company. They were
accused of not being a
RGOTER'S SERVICE.]
THE GERMAN RED CROSS SOCIETY AND THE WAR
Loynos, 19th October. The German Red Criss Society announces that the Russian Red Cross Society having asked for further assistance they will erect a hospitabat Irkutsk, and equip an ambulance train, The German Red Cross Society offer similar
aesistance to Japan.
THE RUSSIAN BALTIC FLEET.
LONDON, 21st October. The Baltic feet Ims entered the North Sca.
TOLLARD'S LILLIPUTIANS.
#1 measure of
The matinee on Saturday was fairly well attended by children, who evidently greatly
To-night The Lady Slavey" will be given, enjoyed the entertainment.
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auspicos of the Ministering Children's League, The proceelings were opened at three o'clock, when lowering, clonds threatened to mur the pleasure of the function, and it was deemed advisable to transfer the stalls, which were laden" with fancy and useful articles, from the grounds to the shelter of the pavilion. It was fortunate drizzling rain occasionally swept over the fair and soaked the stalls which rovmiued outside The parade ground was alive with fags and ponuants; in a big inclosure dramalic entertain- ments a la grecque were performed, while at another part of the fair the ever-green Pünch and Judy show attracted a host of admirers among the little ones. It was a children's day, and rain or shine they thoumylly enjoyed them
elves. There wasa tobogan slide down which rolled and scrambled lynd over heels. The played selections of music during the afternoon, band of the 110th Mahratta Light Infantry- andaltogether, notwithstanding the unpropitious weather which undoubtedly kept away my patrons of Us League, the fancy fair was very
present for a short time, accompanied by his enjoyable. His Excelloney the Governor was
| aide-de-camp, and made extensive purchases.
an endless procession of youngators tumbled,
The first of the entertainments staged was u series of nursery rhymes whiphi, were given in custame by amateurs, the costmines being arrang- ed by Mrs. James. The rhymes and the players were as follows: The Three' Pipers"-W. Robertson, A. Martin and H. Stewart. Suralı Jane's Tea Party"-Miss Cissy Lowe, Dance- Missos B. Konnett, M. Stewart. E. Parker and G. Home. Afterwards, a couple of comedios, or, as Bomard Shaw would say, comodiettions, wore
Pair of Lunatics, in which Captain H. W. Smith. A.D.C., and Miss Berkeley took part; while the second was "The Fatul Pin," one of Ausley's funny dialognes. The east was com posal of Mrs. Hastings, the Misses K. und A. Berkeley, und Mr. H. Bird.
played. The first was the well-known piece “A
The following ladies kindly truk elinrge of the variona stalls with most satisfactory results- Tea Stall-Mrs. Danby, Mrs. Gompertz, Mrs. Bateson-Wright, Mre, Rout, Mr. Watson, Miss Barnes-Lawrene. Miss Siebs, Miss A.
Berkeley, and the Misses Rogers (2),
Ico Stall-Mra, Koch, Mr. Britten, and Mise Blair.
Sweet Stall-Misses Loureiro and Misses Sath.
Toy Stall-Miss M. Loureiro and Misses Soth.
Work Stall-Miss Stilwell and Miss Griffiu, Phoebe May, May Hoire, aud Nancy Playfair,
Work Stall-Mrs. Bridie and Mrs. More, Ethel Parker, Gertrude Bridie, Gladys Hume Phyllis Move, Lilly Presley, and Irono Cowan.
Work Stall. Mrs. Gradinek und Mrs. Davis, Beatrice Hooper, Florric Standage, Winnie Edwardes, Lily Neave, Agnes Macdonald, and Lily Higby.
Fow companios cujay such
the Pollard popularity in this colony Lilliputian Opera Company. Every night last week they played to crowded houses, and for Saturday evening, the grand Vice-regal Com-
in advance. Twelve seats were reserved in the mand night, every seat was hooked some days
dress circle for H.E. the Governor and
The One-Dollar Stall (all the articles moft suite. The company repeated "A Gaiety Girl" with great success and met with the warm-kindly provided by Mré. Mitchell)-Mrs. Mit- bona-fide British extenconragement from the audience. It was real-chell. Mrs. and Miss Brotherton Harker, Miss company, yet nine-tenths of the shareholdersly a remarkable performanes for children, who Bateman.
Work Stall Mrs. Badaloy and Mrs. John- have for more talent for asting than the majority were entirely British. He also denied that they were allied with the Standard 01
of the adult touring companies which periodi-stou; Marjory Berkeley, Stella May, Alice Company. Proceeding he saidson will eally visit the Colony. If only their chorus. Hours, Kathleen Cocker. Gassy Hinds, and
sifiging could be either improved or omitted Gwennie Woodward. probably expect me to tell you how the war new prevailing between Japan and Russia altogether--but even in that they are little or no worse than most of the aforesaid adult affects us. I ain thoroughly convinced that, had Russia not been most justly tackled by
companies.
Japan, Manchuris would have been lost to yet be at the office by 9 o'clook." But why
European trade, and particularly to our com so modest? Why not reform the calendar from top to bottom? Let the office hours
pany; because all kerosene but Russian would certainly have been excluded by prohibitive tariffa. Manchuria, however, is a nutural mackot be 10 a.in. to 5 p.m. or even better, 11 am
for our Borzec and Sumatra cile, which can be THE VOLUNTEERS IN CAMP. to 3 p.m.,-which is War Office hours-time
laid down owing to the geographical position of course being allowed to read the morning
About 150 Velmuteers are in camp. Yester- at much lower prices than is possible for either
sot to their papers and chat over the events of last night
Russian or American oil. Besides this, I am day morning, a period was It does indeed seem as if " Corpus Sta
Shipowners and underwriters who have convinced that, with the progressive and able slumbers at the usual hour of five o'clock. had some such idea in his mind, although he is compensation claims against the Russian Go-wininistration of the Japanese traile both in Their ablutions done-mmy availing themselves 100 'cute to spring it upon a world of vernment will be interested in the cast of the Coreu and Manchuria, will advance for more of the opportunity of a bath in the briny
Church parade Was astonished employers all at once. He says, British Foscola. Six yours ago--in the Spanish-pidly than it would have done under the they dressed, and fixed up their tents for the Roy. tentatively, with a tear in his role as it American war-the Foscatie was accidentally reactionary policy of the Russian Goverment inspection.
sunk by an Americau warship, which was I have had practical proof of how able the o'clock. and service at which The end I have in view would, oferuising without Ights, and underwriters last Japanese are in their civil administration, by C. H. Hickling officiated-half an hour later.was a decidedly pleasant fauction, which is FONDOS OFFICE: 131, FLEET STREET, E.C. course, be met by cutting out the cock-month received the compensation which has seeing what giant strides Formosa has made All sat down, with extraordinarily good ap. tail bar ut midday, but I am not been at length extracted from the United since it has been under their guidance. I ven-petites, to breakfast at eight o'clock. At ton No Doo States Government. When the Foscelia was tared to predict that we were becoming more and o'clock a lecture was given on gunnery; and at HONGKONG, OCTOBER 24TH, 1904. proposing to fight windmills."
lost the underwriters settled 80 per cent. of her more independent of Russian oil dwing to oar noon Majors C. J. Pritchard and A. Chapman QUIXOTE he, but a plaia man of the
insured valus of £16,000 and the owner put in largely increased production of Eastern cil. The inspected the tents. Sergt. Meek's tent Evex bad the India Office not published world speaking to men of the world in the his chims a ainst the United States. For a fact is that if Bussin would remove the tarihle was pronounced to be the model tent. à prompt denial of REUTER's assertion that accents of plain common-sense. The reader time the Americans would not admit any lisbioxcise duty which she has placed upon oil for It was indeed very neat. The beds were rolled up the British occupation of the Chambi; eau fancy the innumerable comacils and ity, but eventually a Bill was passed through consumption in her own territories, for political neatly, carbines stacked, and other impediments reasons, to keep her unhappy people in the slung from a cross bamboo, or stowed away ont of Valley would alost probably continue for conclaves which have been held before this the Senate anthorising the Courts to hear the seventy-five years, it would have been very pronouncement has been given forth to the owner's case. Though the value of the vessel ignoranes caused by dear light, there would be sight. After inspection the men were given
has been paid at last us compensation for her very little Russian oil available for export. spell. Some entertained their friends; some difficult for anyone who has followed the world, unil the anxiety felt regarding its re- losa, some cowment is caused by the omission The home consumption, under such conditione, went for a swim; and others, again, plaved and A. S. Watson & Co. for gratuitons
of interest for the six years of delay,
THE GARRISON RELIEFS.
DEATH,
On the 21st October, at his residence, Bombay, DHUSJPTBHOT CURSETJIE SATNA (Partner, Mesais Curentje Bointájer & t'o,, of Bombay, & Messrs. Cawas juo Pallaujre & Co. of Hongkong and China), heloved father of SOLABIEE DRITJEETOY SETEA, of Hongkong, aged 62 years. (By telegrain).
The Daily Press.
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For
history of the Tibetan qucation to give even momentary credence to the report. the Government policy has repeatedly been declared to be against the occupation of Tibetan territory, an attitude which is very clearly set forth in the despatch of Novem- ber 6th last sanctioning the advance of the Mission to yangise. It contained these words: The step should not be allowed to lead to occupation or permanent intor vention in Tisetsu affairs in any form." The draft Treaty provided for the payment of the Indemnity of £500,000 in three yearly instalments, and Article VII, provides that British and Indian troops shall remain at Chumbi until the indemnity has been paid und other provisions of the treaty fulfilled relating to the restoration of boundary marks, on the Sikkim frontier and the opening of trading marts al Yatung, Gyang- tse and Cartok.
wore:
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ception. Even a Pope could hardly be less conçerved on the subject of his newest eucyrtical than this modern Jous HAMPDEN, or should ove eay JOHN LUBBOCK? conclusion" Corpus Saxum" suggests that a plekassite should be taken on the subject, to which should be added the proviso that all assistants, clerks, and employees generally should be allowed two votes each. The correspondence on this subject should be of vital interest alike to employers and employees.
The Winter Race Mooting at Poochow has been fixed for the 6th, 7th, and 8th December.
Fleet-Paymaster A. Wilson has been ap- pointed a member of the committee for the Wing-noi-chong and Queen's Recreation Ground; vice Surgeon W. L. Martin, R.N.
The dividend of the Canton Insurance Office, In the negotiations it Limited, was incorrectly printed in all the local could scarcely have been contemplated that papers on Saturday as $18 per share. The all these undertakings could not he com.dividend is $17 per share.
at seven
a
Work Stall.--Mra. Hurly, Alice Vanstone, Rose Ahwes, M. Rogge, D. Baker and Rosa Bradley.
Every praise should be awarded Mrs. May, to whose untiring efforts on behalf of the League
much of the success of the function was due.
fraition of the highest hopes of those concerned The overcast sky prevented to some extent the with the bazaar and fair, but taken as a whole it
likely to prove of benefit to the various charities on whose belalt it was arranged.
The proceeds of the sale amounted to just over $1,100...
Mrs. May, the President of the League, wishes cpecialy to thank the ladies who kindly took charge of the stalls as well as the fo lowing bras and others who rendered generous and valuable assistance to the Bazaar:
Mesura Kelly and Walsh; Lane, Crawford. & Co., A. Chuzalon & Co., A Choe & Co.
would almost require the production of Russia football e otherwise anrased themselves.supply of various articles at the stalls; Mrs.
invited.
to supply it. I cannot help thinking that when Tiffin was at one o'clock; a few guests were lattor government prevails. this must be one of the first questions considerad, and it would WEST KENTS TO BELIEVE THE SHERWOOD FORESTERS.
affect our trade very materially, because the Flight companies of the Royal West Kent value of other oils would increase were it not Regiment wil louve Colombo for China on or about the 4th November, arriving here about the 18th November. Four companies will be land-
that Russian oil is exported so largely because of this artificial barrior to its lione consump tion. One sales of liquid fuel continue to keep
STEAMER MOVEMENTS,
A few lady visitors came over to the camp in the afternoon, and were entertained to tea: Cafe Weismann bas u buffet, in the camp apart from the canteen. Some of the volunteers killed time" by a game of cricket, using upturned buckets for wickets; others went out to the
500 yards. The evening, after dinner, was range for class firing at 200, 360
quietly spent.
James, who organized the excellent children's play; Mes Hastings.. Miss Berkeley, Captain Smith ADC and Mr. H. W. Bird, for their
very successful diamitic entertainment Mr. France, who kindly lont the Day Spring, Private Barnett for his amusing Punch and Judy show, Commodore Dicken, for the loan of flags, and the sailors of H.M., Tama and for tastefully arranging the same; Mr. Wolte of the PW.D., who supervised the arranging of the ground; the St. Patrick's Club for for theatre'; Saturday night, we are told, was rendered loan of some of the scenery
of the noisier Colonal Caulfield and officers 110th Mahratta ones, especially after the officers has been their Light Infantry for the loan of their Band, Major Pritchard and officers Hongkong Volunteers for placing the Ground at the dis- posal of the League, to the Press for advertis ing the Bazaar; and the China Mail for printing
ronnds.
HOIRO
Sapper J. C. Witchell has been promoted to a corporal and Corporal J. Crawford to acting sergeant while in camp.
H.E. the Governor will inspect the camp at programmes," 5p.m. on the 20th inst.
to relieve the two companies of Sherwood not a little remarkable that Eassio, with the ed here, while the other four will pread north pace with our production, and here again it is
Foresters at Tientsin, the two at Feking, and largest supplies in the world, should still be the SO men at Weihniwe. The four relieved burning coal in her own navy. The whole companies will then come down to Hongkong of her dificulties in getting the Baltic Fleet rather sleepless · · by where they will be joined by their comrades, the out would have been easily overcome had other four companies already relieved. The the float boon capable of steaming on quin eight companies of Shorwood Foresters will then fe." It was satisfacto ryte note that our own leave for Singapuato reriaiz stationed there Admiralty is making successful experiments For probably two years-on the 4th December.
with liquid fuel. The new arrangment is for regiments to go from South Africa to Ceylon there to remain two years; proceed to China (another! two years); to Singapore (two years); and
The IG.M. steamer Tieten left Shanghai onTM then India, the soldiers goal. The Sharwood
An Irishman, having insulted a Frenchman, Fer-sters cums from South Africa to Hong. Saturday, at 11 am.. and may be expected bere
the latter insisted on a duel. It was arranged kong, the West Kents went to Cey on, and the to-day, at alt p...
The later re The 1.G.M. steamer Pria: Regent Luitpold, that they should each draw a card from a puck: eserving the German Mails with datos from the one who drew the lowest was to go into an Manchesters to Bi rapazo.. considered to be the luckiest, us they got first tara at India That is, as soon as the Sher. Berlin of the 27th Sept., left Singapore on adjoining room and blow his brains out. The Wood Foresters rollove them at ringa re. Friday, 21st Oct, noon, and may be expected Irishman drow the lowest card, and entered not here an or about Wednesday daylight, 26th Oct. another room. Presently a shot rang out, and evacuation of Weihaiwej doog
The C. & M. steamer Zafre left Manila on the Frenchman rushed wildly to the little yat appear to bo contemplated
officers of the West Kent Regi- Saturday, at 11 am and is due here to-day, stronie, expecting to see the Irishnan a gory corpse. Instead, Pat stepped out of the room, The P. & O. steamer Ceylon hft Bingapore and, in response to the Frenchman's questioning and Venables; Lieutenants Case- ment are Major Isacke: Captains Moody 1.3) p.m.
look, explained: Begorra, o missed meself!? for this port on the 22nd Oct., at 6 h.m. Taller Morris, G. L. Stevenson and Humphreys,
The
pleted well within the three years, but Saturday being the birthday of the Empress RACTER o garns that the indemnity, of Germany the warships in harbour were instewi of being paid in three instalments, dressed, and they fired sahates at noon. The the is to be spread over a term of seventy-five German Admiral paid an official viet to HE, the Governor, which His Excellency returned Rere's telegram contains the in the afternoon.
years.
Some
WEATHER REPORT
The Hongkong Observatory yesterday. issued. the following report:
On the 24th at 11.35 x.m. The barometer Las risen in Japas and over the Pacft and bas
Gradients are still relier strep on the China fallen throughout China and the P Pippines, Coast but are becoming less 91, and light N.E. mensoon may be expected in the Formosa Chan- 'n land moderate E. winds in the northern part of the China Be
Forecast:-Yoderato E. wirds, fine.