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Five resignations and three members struck TELEGRAMS. off the strength of the Volunteer Corps are ounced in Orders.; Two other recruits have come forward.
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HONGKONG CRICKET LEAGUE.
« The annual meeting of the Hongkong Cricket Langue was held at Masayo, Showan Tomeg ard Co's offlem yesterday afternoon. Mr, R Hancock prosided' and there were alað present Mesra A, E. Asger (scorotary), W. D. Braid- wood, J. Mead, F, A. Biden, W. Withers, A. O.: Brawn, R. B. Beattie, Tang. Chor, Sergeant- Major Power and Sergeant Kay.
interest." We are not cancerned to defe ad the papers of Indo-China from this general charge," but we are at a loss to understand what motives they can have for representing
Au oficer of the Chinese Customs has been the political situation in Indo-China to bo worse than they really believe it to be. Wylotinised by a Hongkong thief. On Wednes have` ourselves attentively road some of the day night he took a ricsha at the German Tavern to proceed to the Canton steamers wharf, CO, Indo-China papers, and we should rather be whence he was going to ship to Heibtw. On inclined to give to the papers some measure the way-bo fall asleep, and while he slept howas of credit for the improvement in the raliovod of a gold watch valued at $120, two Crown Advocate for leave to prosecuto. the invitation of Bishop.Merel, His Excellency adoption of the report and accounts.
promissory notes for 500 and deposits to the
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Norwegina Consul, placed a wreath on the co on behalf of the absen-hasband, who bad cabled. his wishes about the fateral,
SHANGHAI, September 17th. An application was made to the Judgo in Chaqbers to-day by the
REUTER'S SERVICE. AMERICA AND JAPAN
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"September 16th, OFFICIAL CALL Mons. Merel the Roman Catholic Bishop of Canton, returned from Europe laai month. On Monday the Viceroy, accompanied by Taotais Wei Han and Wen, Tsurg Yao, called in Us
The SECRETARY read the notice calleg, the. where they had a most amicable interview At meeting, and the PRESIDENT propied the Bishop at the Catholic Cathedral in the City
Mr. WITHERS seconded, and the motion was agreed to
through the institution. The Viceroy, was very pleased with the good dicipline of the students and praised the good order that prevailed and also the excellent methods adopted in educating the studente, who are all Chinoso.
After the tour of inspection refreshments were served and photographs of the whole party were taken, The Viceroy and the offieisla then left,
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ALLEGED FIRATES RELEASED.
The election of offloare resulted in Mr. R.
Braidwood, vico-president, and Mr. A. E. Asger hon, secretary and treasurer.
The Vice PRESIDENT proposed that cutries. for the Leagus close on the 26th inst.
Mr.. MEAscended, and the motion "wa" carried.
The PRESIDENT stated that the secretary had reaaired a letter asking that a joint team of the members of the staffs of "Mesra. Dodwell & Co.
situation. Thoy at any rate, apurred the
value of $1,000, It is doubtful whether these the Editor and proprietor of the the Viceroy inspected the Jacred Heart College on the Cathedral premises His Excellency and authorities to action. The Government 18 articks will be recovered, as the Customs official China Gazette" (Mr. Henry QShga) the officials were conducted by the Rev. Fière rending, to Indo-China this autums 4,000.
failed to fake the number of his riesas, admitting
criminal libel in connection with Fourquet, Süpertatendent of the College Hancock boing re-glooted president, Mr. W.D. for fresh traops, and as the inadequacy of the that he was under the influence of liquor at the
statements published in that paper Judge Willey of the garrison has been the cause of the "paaniky time. feeling, the Colonial Prassis justified by the
Mrs Korneliensson, wife of Mr, 0. Korne-reflecting on action of the Government, if not by the liansson, captain of a coasting steamer, arrived United States Court for China.
* Colombe op August 24th from Hongkong by public declaration of the Minister of the
The application was granted. the N. L. Sobarabarat " on her way to Colonies. It is not an easy matter to determine, the extent of the revolutionary Norway, and being ill st the time was removed movement in Toakin. A few months ago to the hospital. She succumbed a few days later and the funeral took place at the General the Colonial Press brought to notice some
Cemetery. The inscription on the brass plate inflammatory literature which hal been of the flu wasZgna, aged 29. Thy will be done." Mr Shaw, representing the extensively circulated among the nativos in Annina counselling an aprising against ARDATH TOBACCO French domination. Later came the flano incident, complicated by a mutiny, both
de has unally been the case on the occasion organised, the Muster is reported to have declared, by malcontent. Maudarius and of the annual interport cricket match at corlain Autramites who had imbibed auti Shanghai or Hongkong, a lawo tangis contest is this year being arranged between these European ideas from residence in China and centres, says the Shanghai Mercury. The Japan, and members of secret societies." constitution of the southern cricket eleven 50 MIXTURE As to the troubles on the northern frontier far as lawn tonnis. talent is concerned, is not of Tonkin, the Minister rightly said these yet suficiently known to enable the local must be ascribed to the insurrection of playore to make a selection of the men to
this inferm ation is forthcoming it will be done. At reformers against the Chinese Government.raprosent Shanghai, bat as soon as "When a band of reteriners have bean
Hongkong last autama, Da Vote and Carruthers defeated they make their way into Frenchwered Hongkong's colours, and there is good enough talent in Shanghai to hope for a territory, refuse to surrender their arms, fight to defend them, and pillage to preserve Fimilar result on the print occasion. their existence. But it is not probable o logical that these bands are rela ions LIEUTENANTS COURAGEOUS ACT with malcontents in Anaam or Tonkin.'
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And all Brands of the Heat Makers,
The Chinese Governmout, however,do not.
MANILA CIGARS accept this view, and we may well leave tus
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ESTRELLAS.
On, Wednesday while the 'terpeda beit 037 Wes leaving the Kowloon Dooks with overal guests on board,'s boy in the servies of one of decision to those who ara appointed to the party fell overboard and disappeared from determine this question, which arises in sight, Lieutenant E. W. Issacion promptly dived into the watar but failed to rescue the connection with the claims made by France against Chisa for a vial uion of the frontier.by. Divers from the dredger "St. Enooi" The lesson of the experience is that the were bailed and they attempted to recover the distarbers of the peace-be they Chinese or body but without sacoess.
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display of physical fores France, however, has its Little Frankers as England has its Little Englanders," and M. HENRI ROCHEFORT has been distinguishing himself recently by advocating the abandonment of the Colony "while it can be done gracefully" His view is that ever since the defeat of Russia by Japan "it has been evident that France will out be allowed to occupy the country for mwy - more years," M. Heat ROCHEFORT's advice in the matter is not
AT THE MAGISTRACY, A native was charged before Mr. Komp 30aturday with tropasting in an empty house at No. 6, Belchor Street He told his Worship
Le went in to shelter from the rain, but evidently his Worship did not believe the story, for be sentenced the defendant to 14 days” imprisonment.
The bearing of this chargs preferred against Daniel Antonio Spaces, of abstracting au Indian constable in the occution of hip duty, day. Defendant called his cousin as witupes, bai Sergant Les objected to the evidence, s
LoxDON, September 15th. The Hon. Thhu Boot, U. 8. Secretary of State, presiding at the New YorkeRepublican Convention, declared that tro wild outeries of the seшational press at home and abroad had failed to destroy the good understanding between Japan and the United States.
He said that the long unsettled question, between the United States and Canada were nearing a conclusion, and dwelt on the improved relations; mounting to genuine
friendship, with the Southern American States.
THE U. S. ELECTION“.
LATER.
The uther day the local anthorities bete and Masre, Shewan, Tomes & Co, be allowed to received telegraphio information from Houg.enter for the League. They had not a ground of their own, but would have no dificulty in kong that a gang of pirates were proceeding to Canton by the ss. Peut. Boun." Instructions getting the loan of ons. According to rule 73 were given to Colonel Lui Chan Hoi of the the President continued, no club had a right to Shameen Guard to have them arrested on the stor the League unless it bad a ground of its
Captain Chau with a body of soldiers to await arrival of the steamer, Colonel Lui dispatched. own. the arrival of these "Paul Beu" on the had
pirates. morning of the 14th instant and arrest the
It is said that presions to the arrival of the
vessel Captain Chen had an interview with the
French Consul who gave the former a letter addressed to the captain of the "Paul Heau."
When the Paul Beau" arrived Captain Chao and his braves all went on board and arrested seven or eight-alleged pirnlos who were passengers on the vessel,
Mr. BrDNA clab entered last year that ao ground of its own, bat" subsequently got one. Why shouldn't this olub, be allowed to enter ?
The Pregibent—If they muko arrangements
to get a ground.
I was agreed that the secretary should writs informing the appliosat that there would be no objection provided they got the right to use, a ground. →
An application from the Hongkong Cricket Chab asking to be allowed to enter two teams
was then considered.
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It was proposed by the VICE-PRESIDENT and seconded by Mr. WITHERS that the application be grated under Losgae conditions.
The
LONDON, September 15th, The lastest returna in the election for the Governor of Maine show large Democratic In the meantime the Captain of the versei gains. It is expected that a Republican opened the Consul's letter and on rading it, will be returned, but with a decreased discovered that the Congul's instructions wordThe inotion was carried,
not to permit the Chinese officer and his Bochiers majority.
to arrest the pirates on board of the teamer, but they could arrest them as soon as tho men The Republicans have won the Mainet into sampans to go ashore. - The Captain
plurality of eight thousand
of the steamer immediately informed the elections by a votes as compared with twenty-eight Chinese Officer of the contents of the Consul's thousand at the Inst Presidential election letter and refused to permit him to take the This is the smallest Republican plurality of prisoners away. At the same time he wrote
letter informing the Consul as to what had already occurred. ny Presidential year for twenty-five years.
CHOLERA IN RUSSIA.
LONDON, September 15th. Dight Russian provinces have been declared infected with cholera. Up to the present 3,130 deaths are reported.
FROM THE "MANILA CABLENEWS."] THE AMERICAN ELECTION.
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The Vice-Consul went on board the 8.5, Paul Been" and asked the Chinese Officer and his brayas to leave the vessel at ones and ordered the prisoners to be released.
It is said that a few of the pirates return; to Hongkong by the same vessel and that many of them escaped shore.
This is another instades of the ignorance of Internationellaw-shown--by the Chinese
authoritics.
1 bore is great excitement amongst the officials here over the affair.
MONEY FOR REFORMS IN THIBET.
granting of a similar application en balalf of the Kowloon Cricket Clab' was proposed by the PRESIDENT and seconded by Mr. BRATTIE.
Mr. BRAWN proposed an' amendment that the Clab be not allowed to enter two toome, for the reason that he did not think it a good thing that each chib should be allowed to Texter two teams in the same competition, The Hongkong Cricket Club was an exception as it was so much stronger,
Mr Mein If cus club is allowed to enter two tame, why not another?
Mr. Brawn-Cha Hongkong Club is an exceptional case. If they put in one team it would be too strong.
Mr. BIDAN-It is possible for ang e-strengthen itself during the season.
Mr. BRAWN-Y-
Mr. As68-The object of putting in two teams is to give all the members a chatpa to play
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Mr. BAW-My objection is not very strong, and the reason why I raisal it was that I do not want the competition to Ozzle out. Probably Club would not be so keen and would scratch, s
addressed to the likely to be actol upon, France would save was cooledad bifors Mr. J. H. Keap yester election. Eupplemental to this is a statement Provinces to raise funds to meet the current towards the end of the so you the Kowbon
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wou duillions of francs a year by abandoning Toukin, but we qucation whether the bio to Fresch pride" would be saved by the saving of that expense."
H. E. Jeokheer A. J. van Citters, th Netherlands Minister to China, is leaving for Lomo en Oatobor, ist.-
Mr. Konrad Wiser his entered upon his at No. 1, Sam Bed, on September 1th, duties as Austro-Hungarian Cosal at Hong- Mr. A. WELL, of son.
been appointed to Yokotama.
Chicago, September 12tb.. Democrats in the west and middle west are preading broadcast a statement given out by James J. Hill, president of the Great Northern
Some time ago the Board of Revenue at Peking Builroad Company, in which he is quoted-28- saying he believes Bryan has a chance of lustructed the Viceregand Governore of averal trust, in which be makes practically the mms exposes for carrying out certain reforms in statement. Both statements are being used for from Cyrus McCormick Jr., head of the harvester
The amonut fixed by the Central Government the cousin stated in the barge room that holl they are worth in the west and northwest did not appear as a witness. His Worship, and it is feared that they may do the Republicans to be contributed by the Kwang ang Province harm. Both of the men quoted, while belong- ing to the capitalist and trust magnata, (over 200,000, taels). Las not hieu sont yet stand very high with the voters in their scotions Minister Chew at Tibet has recently cabled to questing the Canton Authoritiesto for ward their of the country.
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however, allowed the evidenos. which corrobor ated defendant's statement.
Defendant want to know why I was brought from Mosque Street to the Central Stadion as a common original.
His Worship-You are fosil Si, in default 14 days' imprisonment.
Luspetor McHardy pharged a nativi before
Tibet.
number of games. If they can guirantės that, teams will carry out all their engagements have 20 objection.
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Mr. MEAD-Wo don't know whether we can put in two pot. We only want to get, parmis-
share as soon as possible as he ista urgent need of. I don't see why we should make a pre- cedent of oad Úlub. If one club has the right, funds to carry out the year's programme of
o should another, reforms.
The telegram sta requests Tautai Wen the newly appointed Minister of Tibet, to proceed
Mr. BEAT-My idea is to make the competition as kon as possible.
Mr. MaxWe will only rau the strongest
takong in succession to Mr. E. von wh, who has Mr. J. !. Kemp with the lareny of a quantify laborats banquet to be held Ontober 7. Among tuore and relieve him without further delay team to win,
of firewood from Mongkok. Witnesses called HONGKONG OFF, De Veux ROAD ( LONDON OPRION: 131, FLEET STREET. EA Chinose bay, 17 years of age, while repair proved the guilt of the defondant, and the
ing the roof of a house in Kuí Au Jane, oppusituspector informed the Court that walls on tue-Jennings Bryas the signifled their
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St. Stephen's Church, fall to the ground, a disiquos of 40 foot, and was killed.
The Colonial Offos informs us that Quirantias regulation against Arrivals a Aden from Hongkong have been removed, also the quvau time against arrivals from Hongkong to Bongal Provinces lise been withdrawa.
Twenty-twalsportege arrived from Singapore yesterday by the 8.8. "Gregory Apar, and 181 ara expected to arrive from the Datth Indien today. They will be forwardsti on to China in due ce urso.
The vigorous measures which have been Laken by the French authorities in Tonkin to preserve peace within the province nud along the frontier" appear to have attended with complete success. In via circles in Paris it has from the first been -maintained that an undue amount of pessimom has been manifested by the public The British Legation in Peking, it is stated regarding the situation in Ludo-China, and in the "China Times," intends to adopt delis: the platou his been laid at the door of the insure for the eradication of undesirable French Colonial Press. We have noted Britisiert. There are in Peking at present to which publicity has persone said to be under British protection, auong the rumṣars beyin goa in Paris one to the effect that although not British.
Banking Corporation-for the recovery of thirty- four le deeds, whiol, it was alleged, were the property of the plaintiffs ani; were wrongfully detained by the defendante was concluded, and judgment will be given to day.
TAFT AND BRYAN TO ATTEND A BANQUET.
Chicago, September. 12th. The diraolors of the Commarcial Association of this city have issue Invitations for au the guests who have been bidden to the fraction are Candidates Willin l.ft and William Ysumsti launch, ca the way to Hongkong, he acceptance of the invitations. The boninORE men compsing the organization propos, that attempted to escape by jumping overboard. An the candidates shall have an opportunity to Indian constable who accompanied him jupad dissues those sues of the campaign that are the same sadiance and ander the same con- into the water after the native, but the latter of vital latarest to the business world, before was a powerful swimmer, and would probably ditions. The proposed meeting of the two men hava esa ped but for the presense of a feat the same banquet board, in the best of the
the most unique features of the canvas, appans. These were requisitioned and the campaign, is attracting wide attention as one of defendang captured as he was nearing the Yanmasi shore His Worship sontonood him to six, weeks' imprisonment with hard labour, A banishment order could not be obtained au the defendant gras born in Hongkong..
Yesterday a native was charged before "Mr. J. R. Wood with obtaining two pairs of shose and two pairs of slippers by falas pretences. The defendant, according to the evidens, ent fato a boot step in tesa Road West and ordered the goods mentioned While they were being wrapped up be told the shopkeeper they were for the use of patients to the Government Civil Hospital, and that if be would gest puid. They in the shop together defendant tuid tas shopkospar that he wanted to make a little out of the deal. He would be pleased if the ventor of saves would put thirty cents on the price he quoted. The shopkeeper it is alleged, was quite agreeable to defraud the hospital. On arrival at the hospital the defend.
SCOUTS FOR THE NAVY
MAN LIFTING KITBS ON BRITISH DESTROYERs Two important naval experiments were carried oat last month near Portsmouth, one with Mr. Cody's man-lifting kies in order to show the depth at which a shot cases to be effective,
The Zephyr and two other destroyers are Cody bimself bas ascended. ngaged in operations with the kite and Mr. A kite was sent up from the deck of the Zephyr, with a captive wire attached. The with the ship below. The kite, it is urged, cupant was in telephonic communication would be invaluable for sequting purposes.
The second series of experiments are pro- cooding on the battleship Evenge, whose guns are iring at a target built on a steel NAVAL LOSSES IN SEVEN YEARS.
The Viceroy has instructed Tactal-Wen to resign all the appointments which he is now holding and to durote his time to raise the Pecessary funds and make preparations to tako up the new appointment at an early date, CHINESE GIRL COMMITS SUICIDE.
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Mr BRAWN And have an "A" Lam P Mr MEAD-Yes.
BILA WNWouldn't it be a bit of a-farce- to have an A" team
MY MEAD-I don't think so. We have dive
to play in the League they will displuos or si ofer from a regiment, and if they want old players,
There was no secouler to the amendment
and the motion on being put to the meating
At the Magistracy yesterday afternoon before Mr. J. Hong, sitting so coroner, and Messre. J. Clark, J. D. Ganund and J. E. Gome jurors,ua inquiry was held into the
-Air, Braws stated that he had bean askel to cause of death nfa Chinese girl named Tang Man Kiu, who died from 'oplum 'poisoning ou place before the mosting a letter from the Craigangover committee alating that "should the Sth inets.t.
was carried
Dr. J. C. Thompson stated that on eximiany clabor elab playing in the Longue scratcb nation of deceased, he found death, to be one-third or more than one-third of the number dus to opium poisoning. He did not think of their matches, all those that have been
null· saved, previously played should be considered the girl's life could bare boon had medical assistance brou called carlier. The and void". effect of opium was very uncertain. Symptoms at times dams out severely within a quarter of an hour, while a metimes they were delayed for
an hour or more.
Teng Li, deemed's mistress, said that when she returned home she found the girl able to nnderstand what was said to her. Witness wet to the police station and asked the sergeant or
duty to get a doctor. The sergeant told witness
to go back and find out what was the matter with the girl. She did not mention at the station that he had failed to get a doctor, but said she was afraid the girl would die. Witness could ret say what reason deceased bad for committing 442 suicide.
The following interesting return of vessels of war which have been lost or suffered accident since Junnary 1991 has just been issued by the Admiralty :- Nombor of ships which have been' in
accidents...
ant entered by the topgate, telling the shopkeeperNordber of ships which have been
An army of 10,000 Chinese revolutioniesterday, at the Supreme Court, before the would go with defendant to its lospital be threatened the frontier of Taukia, while Chief Justies, the hearing of the action brought hands of brigands, estinated to number by Liu Man Cho, otherwise called 'Lau Hok and when some distance en their journey. the sisson which extents wall nöder the water. upwards of 30,000, were said to be over- Shnu, against the Hougong and Shangba runuing French territory. "Coming as it dill upon the heels of such rumpare as these, the song tional story of the native plot to poison. a regiment of pillery at Hanoi-u
The portotos of the YMCA in charge of plot which very noizly shececded-naturally
to wait until his "returned with the ""money, reuded to condrm the previous stories and the religious work of the Association met un
rented much anxiety in frame. So much Weatest areng to formulate plenerima passed slowly for the man waiting, and pessi pism indeed, has prevailed in France Coming Autumn and Winter. It was decided, it was not gut ono of the attendste wirbed to that the Minister of the Colonies last month counding with the first week in October, to know what he was waiting for that be found permittel bins: If to be interviewed by two coudrot a Bible class on Sunday at 9.45 am, he had been dpped. On tolling bis story to the of the leading Paris papers to whom he gave also ou one evening during the week at 3.p.m. attendant the latter remembered seeing a man the evening to be angrarood later. The ser. passing through the hospital and leaving by the explacations on culated to pacify the public vices at the Kowloon Dooks and Quarry Bay Gasen's Bood entrance. Tas pair set off is mind. His first bit of ladvice was in the will also be resumed on the first Sunday of puranit, and were sucessful in finding the nature of a warning against the Colonial Cotober. From time to time exured concerts defendant. He pleaded gulity before the Magis Prees which he declared to be inspired by will be given on Sunday evening, also lectures trate, and was centered to six weeks' imprison-
ment with hard labour. molives Lot always those of the general on religious themes of present interest.
totally 168 Droid past of chips which barg baan totally lost, including gans accidents and repaired (1901 to Number of ships which have been in
1906)
accidents on board..." * Number of lifes lost as a result of Gratuities and annual amount of pensions to dopeadants of those
who lost their lives : - my Pensions Gratuities...
Th
16
278
408
£2,592:
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Mr. BIDEN proposed that the number be one-
Mr. CHEE Sonnded, and the motion was fourth instead of one-third.
agreed to. :
It was decided to call a special meeting ou October 2ud onufirm this resolution. Oa the same day, fixtures will be arranged for the The meeting ended with votes of thanks to season.
the President and Secretary.
CHINA'S PRETTY TRIBUTE TO AMERICA.
On the recommendation of Vice Admiral Bla Chan ping, who in company with Dr. Mark of the branch of the Chiat Merchants' B. N. Co., is in charge of the preparations for the recaption of the American Pasine Battle-abip Flest ́st the Chinese Gɔvernment has decided, 4 to worth pantomorary asys to pay a pretty
tribute to Aeries.
To a juror "The polics arrived about 4,30 p.m. and found the oap before the Court.
After hearing
found that deceased committed suicide by opium poisoning.
LATEST STEAMER MOVEMENTS.
The H.A.L, str. Ambris left Shanghai on the 16th inst, and may be expected here in the
20th inst. 6.0.
The TEK str. Tengo Maru with- Mails £3290 from Hongkong on the 18th ult., arrived at
San Francisco on the 15th inst.
The figures are bright up to May 27 of the
About 8,000 gilded silver medals and 200 pure gold medals, engraved with the Chinese and American flags and the names of the warships in English on ose side and on the other the year, month and date and the name of the holder, are to be made and presented to the
cfflesis and men of the Fiset,
The flags are to be entwined. The oost for each of the former is about 31 and the Istter $30 and the medals will be ordered in Japan. The cise is about that of a half dollar.