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practically an unknowu factor, and this We notice that the London Press Association TELEGRAMS. aggravates the uncertainty of the situation has the highest authority for emphatically Still the fact remains that affairs in the denying the truth of certain disquieting ramours which have been circulated rospecting Imperial Palace at Peking are by no means King Edward's health, and the association with a satisfactory condition, and any day we this subject of the recent visit to Windsor of may hear of an explosion which will affect Dr. Ott, of Marienbad. Dr. Ott was received the Empire, or even lead to Europeans an acquaintenos, and rot in his professional complications,
capacity, and he was not consulted in any way concerning His Majesty's health, which hopp l Yesterday's plague reture showed only one continues to be excellent. ease during the twenty-four boars,
Sir Alfred Gunter, Lieutenant-General Com-
manding Bengal, whe commanded the Chine Expeditionary Force in 1000, is to retain his presunt ales until June 30, 1999, or for the full five years.
Mr. Winston Churchill, replying to a question admitted that the conditions of the enlistment of Chinese coolies, if the opinion of Govern- out, could not be classified as slavery, but were a derogation from even the lowest standard of labour hitherte tolerated in the Expire. He announced varions amendments and ordinancos dealing with objectionable features. It was
in the House of Commons on the 2nd alts
of kin to the Throne; but it seems that so apparently simple a problem is not so easy of solution as at first sight it would appear. Much of this difficulty has, of course, pro- eceded from the former attempts of the ENFREE DOWAGER to interfere with the succession, the most serious of which wue the choice of an agnate in the same generation to succeed the deceased EMPEROR TUNU-CHI, and the consequent persccutión of his ill-fated widow, the EMPRESS ALUTIA, who there is good reason to believe was at the time pregnant. The details of all this bave been carefully screened from the out- side world; but in order to do so unusual precautions had to be taken, and the very taking of these precautions, which could not
The Yokohama Specia Bank will hold its somi-annual general meeting on March 10th naturally be concealed from the sharp eyed subsug gently an extraordinary general muutenessary, bo said, to proceed cautiously, as the lag, at which the establishment of branches at interference of Great Britain was not popolar Osiks, Tairen and Mukdonis-to-be-discussed. in South Africu. It meat moths. snid, be
that the Imperial The net profits for the past half-year amount to assumed
Government Y3,318,115 (including Y6.9,720 brought for co-operate by continuing the Chinese condition in the event of the Transvaal Government ward from last nocount),
deciding in favour of the Chinese.
According to a report the Government of dag. It was found that a cras of small-pox had Samos has sent numerous inquiries to the occurred on board among the Lascar oraw.planters of the Navigator Islands as to the This caused a little delay in landing the passen-success which has attended the importation of gers, the vessel having to be disinfected, but | Chinese labourers. The replies showed that the by L o'clock she was berthed at the Kowloon | Chinese were generally regarded, both in respect of their work and their mode of life, as quite wharvon.
satisfactory They, however, also made it clear that the Chinaman requires a striot master, The rolations between the natives and the nooties were favourablo, thanks to the strict messurve
of the Peking papalace, has been prolific in -raising-a-crop-of-more-or less crude-surmises, none having any authentic fonadation; but of some slight importance as indicating, like feathers, the currout of popular thought.
The P. aud 0, mail steamer Oceana arrived in The apparently authentic discovery of somo carefully manufactured bombs on the rail-port on Thursday evening dying the quarantine way premises outside the city would indicate that some plot was being hatched which woule need for its accomplishment resort to violence. but no evidence to connect them with any individual or party has as yet appeared, and the secret, for China at least, where such things generally leak out long before they are ripe for execution, has been well kept on both sides. Rumours have been current amongst the Chinese that actual officials of DEODORISER high rank are prepared to take advantage of the position, and are even uiming at the Throne; but all such rumours must be received with caution. It is a fact that'
DISINFECTANT
GERMICIDE
CHEAP
HARMLESS
EFFECTIVE.
Replying to a question in the House of Com mons on the 26th inst., Mr. Runciman (replying for Sir Edward Grey) said that negotiations ware proceeding for the adhesion of Chins to the Tibutsa treaty, but it was not intu atat alter the treaty. This meats presumably that China's deannd for a modification of the terms has been refused.
The report for 1995 of the Shanghai Cotton Spinning Co., Ltd., whose paid-up capital is Tle 3-3,660, shows a divisible balance of T 159,420, or over 50 per cent, of the capital. It is proposed to write Tle. 52,637 of various accounts, place Tis. 25,003 to the reserve fand, raising it to Tis. 50,000, pay a dividend of 20 cent., aud carry forward the balance, Tls.
21,051.
The new regulations regarding North Dora só nad Brunei, in connection with the naval base
nerveless as the Chiness system of adminis. tration seems to he, no high officer of the throne, with a few rare examples, notably at the close of the Eastern Han, has ever found himself in a position to openly claim the Throne. One of the chief reasons is, of course, that in the main the high officials, who are always carefully selected for administrative ability, are well affected and possessed of sufficient power to prevent any ope of their number actually taking up arus. Even the late Lr Hund-CHANG, who certainly was restrained by no scruples of conscience, found it more profitable to administer his province than unbark on the uncertain waters of rebellion. It was not indeed till his Imperial zaaster had kickedances at Spampani's Circus is the bicyolu poko bin out of the Palace that he made up his mind to open sedition, and then it took the form of lending himself to the private Correoients nu si forward their names and addasigns of the ExPRESS Dow Aust, which he dresses with communications addressed to the Editor, nat for publication but as evidence of good faith, certainly influenced for evil. But if such
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MARRIAGES.
On March 9th, nt. Hongkong, Asbuew, fourth son of W. J. P. BEATTIE, Dunifries bine, Scotland MARRY KATHLE N. youngest daughter of DAVIA, Under Seentary for Public Works, Sydhy, N.S.AW.
608 On March Srl, at Shanghai, China, Legis HENRY FINCH DRAKEFORD, MARGUERITE ELISE
CEAMUAZ.
DEATUS.
On March 2l, at Shanghai, AUTHOR DE MORNEY BIOFLAC, ugeû ŵn years.
at Singapore, aretouch commented upon amongst Colonials in Holland, Some are of opinion that along British line connecting Labiau and Singapore offers a splendid anfeguard to the Dutch Indies against attacks from the north, while others fear the mature may lead to
further British expansion in Borneo,
An interesting feature of the future perform
or football on bicycles which will be introdnom for the first time in the East to-night by the well-known Watson trio, who bare played store King Edward at Hurlingham Glab, where they were presented with silver purses by Sir II. B. Ewart, equerry to His Majesty. Bicycle pole, tray be added, is not played with mallets, the ball being propelled by the wheels.
it
Presiding over a large social gathering in aid of the bonovalent fund of the Caledonian Railway. hold in Edinburgh, Mr. Charles E. Prince, M.P., stated, for a time Japau got all her engines from this country, bat, toupied by to the Chinese as the "False Eunuch." Itch-apness, she got a supply from America. In is notorious that of all the Emperor's sub-working them, however, they discovered that jeeta L LIEN-VINO has been the most the upkeep was so enormous that they had successful in gaining the personal favour of gone back to British engines, and bad ordered
5) new powerful engines from Glasgow, | the DOWAGES: his position entitles him to access to the most private apartments of the Falace, and being an ambitions and clever man be at an early date contrived to gain
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taken by the Government, but the natives were
inclined to be unfriendly. The fears that the
coolies would introduce disonso hare not been
realised. The Gorerament is now investigating the question of withdrawing their trading licences from the small Chiness shopkropers. owing to representations made by the German commercial interests, which fear Chinese com - petition in shopkeeping.
By kind permission of Lieut.-Col. A. G. Fitton, D.S.O., and Offloors, the Band of the Second Battalion "The Queen's Own" (Royal
March
West Kent Regiment) will play the following programme of music during dinner at the Hongkong Ilotel this (Saturday) evening - Overture...Haydes,...
"King Cotton," 1. Sona
ader Valeg....... "Rosen aus dem Snden,... Strauss
etection from "The Orchid,"......
Curyl) Serenade......" La Paloma," The Turkish Patrol..
Michallia
COMPLETE
AGREEMENT
CANTON,
Canton, March 8th. THE YUSTHAN.
The seven charitable institutions collected on the 3rd $34,487, on the 4th 389,379 and on the 5th 82,473 dollars for railway shares. It la ANTICIPATED. reported that from the 23rd ultimo to date $380,105 have been collected by them institu- tions,
LONDON, March 9th.
The Cantonesɔ moechaats in Hanoi hare, Germany has admitted the right
telegraphed to the General Chamber of Com- claimed by France to organise the meres here that they have subscribed for
20,000 railway shores, Morocco police force.
A complete agreement is anticipated.
now
TILE NANCHANG MASSACRE.
SHANGHAI, March 8th.
ADMIRAL TRAIN ENTERTAINED. Yesterday Viceroy Sham entertained the American Admiral at a banquet in his Yamen. Admiral Train was accompanied by Mr. Lay, the U.S. Cenaul-Gouerul, aud offers of the Bainbridge. The interview was very cordial, and the Viceroy exchanged photos with the Admiral. The Vicoroy will not return h
call, as Admiral Train insisted that he should
not do so, owing to His Excellency having only just recovered from his illus. During their stay lure the Admira, Mrs, and Miss Train wore the guests of the U.S. Consul
The rioters at Nanchang are boldly confessing the massacre of missionaries and pleading that they were justified in the attack because the Catholics Generni. The whole
stabbed the magistrate.
REUTER'S SERVICE,}
B.M.S. " DONEGAL.”
LONDON, March 7th. H.M.S. Donegal is roturning to Malta.
THE GERMAN NAVY.
LONDON, March 7th.
has approved of an addition of five large The Budget Committee of the Reichstag
Cruisers to the flert employed air oud and to the construction of two 18,000 tons battle- ships and a 15,000 ton cruiser.
The Budget Committee of the Reichstag has passed the first instalment for the con. atruction of two torpedo divisions, and two and a half millions of marks for submarines,
THE FRENCH NAVY,
LONDON, March 7th.
In the French Chamber during a discus- sion on the naval calimates, M. Lackroy was cheered for a speech in which be declared that the naval program me was inadequate, Yadier and pointed out the importance of the navy
Unane in the event of a war with Germany,
LONDON, March 7th,
Mazurka...... "La CGza ine,” Selection from La Ponpes Audre
DINNER D'Euvres-Caviar in E. THE UNITED STATES AND CHINA. Soup-L'alf'stioud Soup. Fish-Grilled Fish and Parsley Sauce. Entreva-Stowed Stenk (English: Style), cali of Wild Buck, Tomato Farcie. Curry Nabob Curry, Joints-Houst Lamb and wint cance, Konst Capon and Broad Sance, Boiled Corned Round of Beet and Carrete, Cold Bologna Suusage and Phin Salad Sweets-Lemon Fud- ding. Strawberry for Creams and Wings Calen
art, Tipy Cake. Dessert-Coffee-ruits.
A WATCHMANS DEATH.
In the Washington Senate, Mr. Hale opposed the concentration of troops in the Philippines, which he described as equivalent
10 2 thyelmemtion of mat ögatus VfR.
THE MOROCCO CONFERENCE.
LONDON, March 7th. News from Tangier states that the Moorish At the Magistrany yesterday afternoon Mr.theinls say they are ludiferent to the coll F. A. Hazeland, sitting as a coreuer, sud e jury conducted an inquiry into the circumstances lusions that may be arrived at by the of the death of an Indian watclimau nained Algeciras conference, as they do not intend to accept any clauses of which they dis- Limbo who was injured while a tempting to free the propeller of the steapor fongkong approve. from an entanglement and subsequently died,
The master of the Hongkong, Frederick Maxfield, eluted that the steamer traded between Hongkong and Kongmoon on the West River. Ün the 21st ult. the chief engineer reported to bim that ne
of the pro-
THE APPROACHING MARRIAGE OF PRINCESS ENA.
LONDON, March 7th.
party returned to Hongkong this morning by the U.S.S. Barley.
PREPARED OPIUM TAX.
One of the new regulations concerning „prepared opium is to the effect that any person. who desires to convert ornde opium into the boiled and prepared article must first obtain license from the farmer. On the tih inst, a wealthy Chinaman named Chung, raiding at Yin-Tze Lane, requested the opium boller of the Wang-Riak-Kok shop to go to his private residence to boil several cakes of orade opium.
sont excise officers to Chung's residence with | The matter was reported to the farmer, who the result that Chang's stock of opium was discovered under a bed and seized T'he boiler and his master were arrested and are now awaiting their
the Nam-Hoi
| Magistracy.
trial at
EXECUTIONS.
Yesterday three prisoners were taken from the Na Hoi prison to the Tien-chi Ma-Tan and beloaded. They were notoriona pirates who have given much trouble to the authorities and were responsible for many daring robberies committed of Jato,
POLICE COURT.
Friday, March 9th.
BEFORE MR. F. A. HazwLAND (FinSt POLICE MAGISTRATE).
DEFECTIVE MORTAR.
Two summonses at the instapes of tho | Building Authority of the Public Works Department against Chinese contractors for using defective mortar-in-the-ocnstruction of houses were heard.
In the first, Hop Lee, of 56, D'Aguilar Street, was prosecuted by Mr. W. T. Elwards for using defective mortar in the constructiva of seven houses at Glenenly.
Mr. EdwardsA sample of mortar was taken on 3rd February. Six briquettes were made. Three were tested in 14 days and thres in 28 days, The average was three and a third pounds. Hi Worship What is the miximam ? Mr. Edwarda-We have not laid down a
over 20 158. minimam. We have not prosecuted on anything
His Worship-At any rate, auything under 20 lbs. is bad in your opiniou,
Mr. Edwards-Yos.
His Worship imposed a fuo of $25%
In the second instance, Heung Shing, of 37, D'Aguilar Street, was summoned by Mr. W. Doblis in respect of houses in Humphreys Avenue, Kowlong.
Defendant pleaded not guilty, adding that the mortar was in accordance with the Government requirements.
Mr. Dobbs stated the facts. Briquettes were The conversion of Princes Ena was salem-made from the sample of mortar taken from ono
house, and when tested there was A Feking dispatch to a Japanese paper statos pellers had become entangled, and he decided nized yesterday at the chapel Miramar, in average tensile strain of half a pandit. that machinery for manufacturing opium re-
the palace of San Sebastina, in the presence contly ordered from England by Viceroy Yuan
10 have it attended to when at Kongmoon. He turned in, but afterwards learned that
of the Royal family of Spain; and the pre-
On March 5th, at 23. Carter Road, Shanghatau ascendancy over the mind of his imperious of 30,000 pennds of opium daily. It is proposed wounded by the propaller whilst trying to clear mier, tlie Bishop of Nottingham, the Right
WILLIAM WENTON CLIFFORT, aged 57 years.
HenGRONG OFFICE: 10, DES VEUX KOAD U LONDON OFFICE: 181, FLERT STREET, EC.
The Daily Press.
HomeKONG, March 10ru, 1986.
IL That was the first he had heard of the
Shi-kai, cost Y1,400, and has a capacity the fudian had gone down and had besti mistress such as no one else possesses. The to establish au opium monopoly upon the arrival sucient ballad, well known to every Chinese of the machinery, and the Viceroy is confident scholar, sings
Į that an enaugl rovenus of ten million you can Who learn no right, know no remorse.be easily obtained from this one source. Are woman and her unsexed crew,"
An important step has recently boon taken by
of the Far Fast. A circular has been distributed among the soldiers of the Manoburian Army asking for the names of those mon who uro willing to become enrolled in the Cossack settlements in the Ussuri region under a promise of a free, grant of land in that i gion, together wih the free convoyance thither of their families who are now in European Russia. The masa do
watchman going down.
Rev. Brindle, receive the abjuration. He rendered first-aid Queen Christine stood as godmother and and weat ashore and reported the matter to the Prince Ferdinand as godfather. King Harbour Master at Kongmoon. The latter Edward was not present. advised him to go ou to Kum Chik and get a Chinese doctor. On the way they mat the H.M.S. Itobin. Two dictors were on board the ship and they rendered assistance, bat he died. while being attended to by them. It was no part of the watchman's duty to do that work bat he was going out for a swim and told the boatswain he would have a look at it. The bouterein ought to have told him that he bad not found a Chinese diver and that the watchman had volunteered to go below,
J. G. Service, Chief Officer, gave corrobora- tiva evidence. He detailed the preparations for the watchman going below and the litter's diving. While below for the fourth or fifth time the propeller moved and deceased came to the surface wounded.
Alexander Taylor, Chief Engineer of the Hongkang, corroborated.
and the imperial eunuch is the most despis- The London Gazette announces the King has ed of all about the Court; but this by no been pleased to give and grant anto Vice- mesa deprives him of power, and a eunuch Admiral Sir Arthur Willan Moore, F.C.B., THAT there has been serious trouble within more clever than usual may, as LA LINN-TING,K.CO., C.M.G. (now on his way to Hang. the precincts of the Imperial Palace at Pek- make himself an influence in the State whoong), latly commanding His Majesty's ship Gwer, which ressel accompanied the King of ing there is, notwithstanding oficials denials emmot be disregarded by the highest official-Norway from Denmarks to Norway in November no room for doubt. The DOWAGER EMPRESS, But TA LIEN-YING, besides being ambitious, last, His Majesty'a Royal licener and quthority who succeeded so ably in getting hold of) is sequisitiva, and turns the tables on those that he may accept and wear the Grand Cross the reins of government, and who notwith that profess to look down on him by making of the Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olaf
conferred upon him by He Majesty King of standing the difficulties inherent to her then the butt of his exactions. He has
Norway. the favour of his originally inferior position in the Household, thus, even beyond
Tory substantial has made her private wishes Inw throughout imperial mistress, a the empire of China, and has well passed her basis of power in the back ground in the Russian authorities towards the col-nisation seventieth year, must soon in the natural being enormously wealthy; so that in outcome of things begin to lose that power popular imagination LI LIEN-YING is at the of initiative which up to the present has beginning and end of every atory connected carried her in safety through the multi. with the Palace. It is thus no matter of farious plots and intrigues of which Chinese surprise that be should be popularly con human nuturs even more than that of other nected with every movement about the racos, after an experience of upwards of Imperial residence. LI LIEN-TING's move-ot seam to be very eager to embrace this twenty centuries, has shown itself so pro-ments have, therefore, a significance, such as opportunity of becoming settlers, life. That the Dowager Empress is be does not appear with regard to those of any
It is acknowledged, the N.-C. Daily News ginning to feel ber declining vigour is pretty other individual however highly placed, and
says, that thero is no better investment in evident from her declared wish to have the the mere rumour of his baving been dis-Shanghai than landed property, and that the succession to the throne put on some stablo missed by the EMPRESS DOWAGE flew like value of landed properly in the Western basis, but the very mention of this has had wildfies; and his apparent return to the District and beyond is constantly advancing the following report:
On the 9th at 12.20 p.m.-The barometer the effect of arousing all the dangerous Palace gave birth to all manner of sinister How is it then that the five mow of extra-land elements which are sure to surround a reports. With his Imperial mistress he that the Navy Laagne is offering-for about is still high but falling quickly over China,
Tla, 5,00 -finds never a bayer? It is nu ideal
The anticyclone are appears to be now disputed succession. A short time ago, in possesses one thing in common, and that is site for anyone who wants a cherp building
ser W. Japan. central over
Gradients have decreased and moderate and commenting on the advisibility of settling the faculty of keeping his own counsel. plot in a good locality, and as the Navy Longus this difficult affair in advance, we gave a Who are his friends, and who his enemies, wants the money to pay off its debt, the sketch so far an outside information wastad in whose favour he utilises, whether for purchase of it will be like merey, which available of the princes of the blood nearest himself or someone else, bia influence is "blesseth him that gives and him that taker.”
Dr. Hunter, molical officer in charge of the Government Civil Hospital, ssid death was dus to multiple injuries.
Other evidence having been given by the coxsveia and other Chinese members of the crew, the jury returned a verdict of death from
only an
His Worship-In your opinion it was not good lime mortar that was being used?
Mr. Dobba-Isbould say it was decidedly bad.
Defendant said the rain affected the mortar. Me. Dobbs replied that ho took the sumple two days after the rain.
A fine of $250 was imposed.
AN AWKWARD MISTAKE.
A cook in a restaurant at 44. Wellington Street was fiued $25 on each of two charges of [Although Princess Ens of Battenberg will assault. It appeared that on Thursday night be the first of his Majesty's many nieces to em- a man in the restaurent refused to pay for his brace Roman Catificirala change of religion"chow," and the boy informed the cook, who rendered absolutely recessary for a Queen of came up from below armed with an iron bar Spain, who hithere has always been a "bora with which to enforce payment. Unfortunately Catholic it will be recollected that no fewer ho selected the wrong man a European thon three of his nieces have, already become named Edward Snappendorph, who paturally members of the Orthodox Greek Church upon abjected to the attentions of the cook, and a their respective marriages. They are the strap, e ensued. It developed into a light in Czarina of Russia, formerly Princess Alice, the streat, and when P. C. Perry interfered the Hesso Darmstadt, Princess Alice of England); errestol and bad to pay $50 for his mistake. youngest daughter of the late Grand Duchess a cook used the bar on him. However, he was the Crown Prinenes of Greec, forteatly Princess Sophia, third daughter of the late Elapress Frederick (Prino Royal of England; and the Crown Princess of Remnani, formerly Princess Marie, ldest daughter of the late Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha and Edinbargt. Daily Telegraph telegraphed as follows to his His Majesty's great-nieces, Princess Alice of Battenberg, was also received into the Greek Church upon her marrings two years ago to Prince Androw of Greece, a younger son of the King of Greece.]
TO-NIGHT'S CONCERT.
THE JAPANESE AND THE PACIFIC
MAIL STEAMERS,
The special correspondout of the London
journal in the 4th ult. :-I am in a position to make the important annonsererreat that the Toyo Kisen Kaisha has opened up negotiations with a view to the purchase of the Pacific Mail Stormship Company, which omprises the following well-known great lirers: Korea 5,651 tons, Manchuri, 8,750 tons; Mongolia, 2,750 Lons; China, 3.188 tons; and Siberia, 5,65 tous. Mr. M. Shiraishi, general manager of the The programme of the couceft to be given company, has already gone to Amories with a at the Theatre te-night in aid of the Union two-fohr object, one to open up negotiations and the other to extend one. There are four instrumental items by the the Toyo Kisen oxcellent hand of the German Sagship Fuerst request of the Brazilian Government. Bismarck, Mr. Joki contributes a solo in the
The object of
purchasing the live liners first part, and in the soseud part joins Moters. above mentioned is said to to compete with a Konig and Gonzales in a trio for violin, viola ceratiu German steamship company. The and violincello, The vocalists are Miss amount required has not yet been settled, but I The Hongkong Observatory yesterdag issued nmphreys and Mrs. D. E. Brown (sopranos), may add that the capital of the Pacific Mail Mrs. Kruger (mezzo soprano), Mrs. A. G. Company is £2,000,000, and the annual profit Gordon (contralto), Mr. W. M. Stewart (bass), ; £300,000, The yearly profits of the Toyo and Mr. W. E. Leckie (baritona). A dust for Kison Kaisho are 4,000,000 yen (£400,000), celto and piano will be played by Mr. G. added to which they received a subsidy from Konig and Mr. G. Grimble,
the Government of 1,000,000 you (£100,600).
At first the Pacific Mail Company wanted to purchase the Toyo Kisen Kaisha, but now the tables have been turned.
Church New Organ Fund is a very attractive) with Nr. Hat Kaisha sorrice to Brazil, at the
misadventure.
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WEATHER REPORT.
fresh E wide or indicated in the Formosa Channel, and the N. part of the China Sen.
Forecast:-Fresh E. winds; fue. Telegraphic communication between the Observatory and Hongkong is int erupted.
LATEST STEAMER MOVEMENTS. The Steamship Merionethshire left Singapore on Thursday, the 8th instant, and is due here on or about Thursday, 15th inst.
concluded will, in all probability, include a I hear that any agreement which may be
clauss binding the Pasifio Mail not to compete with the new foot for a period of ye arz.