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purposes exceeds $300,000, and those who are in a position to know best consider this estimate well within the mark. The total yearly revenue of the colony is, roughly stated, about a million and a half of dollars, so that we are actually called upon to expend twenty per cent. of our gross income for defence against imaginary
THERE will be a game of pole at the Race
course, to-morrow afternoon, 'commencing at a
quarter to 4 o'clock.
BROKER Brandt will be busy by-and-bye. At the Summary Court this morning, on the action instituted against him by Mr. J. F. Webber, for libel, in which $1,000 are claimed, pleadings THE Directors of the Hongkong Marina, Limited, have courteously placed their vessel at the dis-jury granted, at the request of Mr. Philippo, were ordered by Mr. Justice Wise, and a special posal of the Committee I the Victoria Recrea- barrister, plaintiff's representative. tion Club as a fingship during the forthcoming" Regatta.
An amusing anecdote is related of Prince Fer- dinand of Bulgaria during his recent visit to went to see his uncle, the Duc de Montpensier,
Duke, who had not set eyes on him for a long shaking he know him at first, but afterwards, his Highness cordially by the hand, he remarked with a smile, "Ma foi ! I am like the Powers; I did not recognise you."
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are both good carsmen, although the former is not up to the form in which, he rowed in the Scotch International crew two years ago. The stroke himseli, is as good as you make them, golf. If he will note this he should about but is inclined during a race to wind his men, them credit for the same power as
win this coveted trophy,
"Master has a fairly good crew too for this race, his No. Two, though, being a bit weak. of seeing out yet
The Soleil declares that the interview between the Czar and Princo Bismarck resulted in a de- cision to oust Prince Ferdinand, and grave events are pending in Bulgaria.
returns in February
November 14th.'/ Mr. Chamberlain has started for Egypt, and:
The Times Vienna correspondent states that it is believed that a new phase of the Bulgarian Question is imminent, and that Prince Elismarck tween Russia and Austria" by inducing Austria to tacitly engage never to recognise Prince Fer influence in Bulgaria.
COURSE of the Topic Spice strengthens foreign enemies. Sir William DIE VOUS Woodyear:Mrs, Fangle"How is that circones Paris." On the morning after his arrival ha. The other crews I have not had an opportunity is seeking to remove the misunderstanding bei A and gives tone to the digestive organa, who speaks with authority on the subject, Fangle"Because they are not billed that then on the eve of his retum to Spain. TheBank, Taikoo, Keechong, and a "Store crew dinand of Bulgaria, and not to oppose Russian
fortifies the constitution, and invariably restores the healthy functions of the organs.
For horses in training for Racing the Tonic Spice in of essential value, for by its use a great saving of time, is effected in producing that firm- ness of muscle necessary for the great exertions
required on the racecourse.
For griffins or newly-imported horses a month's course of the Tonic Spice will bring about as much Improvement as could be done in three months without the Spice.
NO HORSE-OWNER SHOULD BE WITHOUT IT. Sold in Tins at $1, and in larger Tins, four times the quantity, at $3.
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questions whether any other British colony pays anything like so large a proportion of its receipts for military purposes, and submits to the Government whether, all things considered, Hongkong can fairly be called upon to increase its already enor mous contribution.
There is little doubt that His Excellency's views on this matter will be universally endorsed by all classes in the colony, and it s to be hoped that the unofficial members of Council will avail themselves of every opportunity of opposing and protesting against the imposition of any additional military charges. Mr. A.P. MacEwan stated to the Council the other evening that he had personally heard from the Under- A. S. WATSON & CO., LD. Secretary of State's own lips that a farther contribution was to be levied on this already outrageously-taxed community, but he did not say that he had informed the official in question that any such attempt would meet the most strenuous- all the latest improvements in the trade. opposition from himself and colleagues. The greatest attention has been paid to appli-But nevertheless the Home Government
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STOCKs of copper la European markets are still excessive, and all efforts to bolster it up by syndicates" have entirely falled. In whatever branch of trade or industry such efforts are tried, they inevitably collapse after a time. Mas. CUMMINS-So that brute of a husband of your actually struck you with his horrid fist Married Daughter-I split his head open with a What did my little darling daughter do then rolling pin. He's in the hospital now, mamma. We read that the war ship Chiyoda Kan, which is being built in France, will be brought, to Japan by a crew seni to Europe for that purpose from the Saacho Admiralty Station. It is expected that she will arrive in Japan about June next.
Dr. Doberck reports that at 8 o'clock this morning light shock of earthquake was felt the meanwhile the barometer has fallen along at Bolinao, travelling from North to South. In the southern coast of China, whilst "all's well is reported from Luzon,
THE French Sister of the Asile de la Ste Enfance will hold their annual bazaar in aid of the poor orphans of the Institution in the City Hall, on Wednesday the 11th inst., at 2 pm. The bazaar will be under the patronage of His Excellency the Governor and Lady des Vœur.
The Hong Palts will see four starter-the up facing "good old John, Stephen and Bruce will, I think, represent the Bank, but I cannot say that I am impressed by their work so far. The two Shepherds will do honor for Talkoo, but I fancy the Keechong men, Faits and Duer, ought to win this event again. The Store re- presentatives will start only to make a race if needed, but their chance is nil
The Ladies Parse, the next important event of the day, next to the International, will be a very open one, and a good contest may beexpected. As usual, there is the picked crew of strokes, led by Master, and they are greatly fancied. E. B. Shepherd as a combination who are rowing very well, and will render a good account of themselves on the day of the race, but I hear on good authority there is a rod in pickle for both of them
Of the International I don't know much na
yet. The crews for both, so far as I can learn, are as followsEnglish. E. B. Shepherd, Potts, (Stroke). The English crew have been doing Bramwell, and Master, (stroke); Scotch-Blair, D. Kennedy, Stephen, and Capt. Davidson good work so far, but if I had the placing of them Bramwell should be stroke, Pots take No. 3, and Master be No. 3. The Scotch re- can only get back to bis old form, and David presentatives are well placed, and if Kennedy
son keep his stroke a trifle longer, they ought to win without much difficulty.
How is it there has been no representative meeting of both English and Scotch Rowing Members this year to select the crews which are to do honor for their respective countries?"; good crew, and the practice has always been observed in previous years.
PARIS, November 14th. A report which has not been confirmed is current in the Chamber of Deputies to-day, that M. Jules Feny has died at Cannes.
PARIS, November 15th. The rumour concerning M. Jules Ferry's death is untrue; he is in excellent health,
LONDON, November 15th. Lord Cross. announces that on and after Ist
April 1893 the Indian Civil Service will be open to candidates above the age of 31 years and below 23. low a
November 16th The trouble regarding Unionists in the employ of the Dock Companies insisting on having
Unionist foremen is growing more acute,
A • gunpowder factory at Hanun exploded yes day, and 24 people were killed wounded. to-day, and was met by the Emperor Francis The German Emperor arrived here (where?)
The Emperor William then proceeded to Berlin, Joseph at the station, where the two Emperors held a long conversation in the waiting-room.
MELBOURNE, November 16th, Mr. Duncan Gilles, Premier of Victoria, has tives of the Federal Council shall meet Sir proposed to Sir Henry Parkes that the representa
Henry and other New South Wales representa- tives to discuss the Federation schema. Ha insists on urgency of Federal action in the defences of the Colonies.
LONDON, November 17th, In the official London Gazette Lord Cross bas
ances for ensuring parily in the Water-supply, to should be made to plainly understand cessful struggle with the English language appears and when the show started a really excellent Surely that would be the best way to arrive at a announced that Colonel Henry Yule's and
dos.
throughout.
COAST PORT ORDERS.
whenever practicable, are despatched by first steamer leaving after receipt of order.
The following example of a hard, though dnsus, on the walls of a Japanese hotel not far from Kobe :-
NOTICE.
The view extremely best, The treatment most respectfully,
The cooking instefully furnished according the order.
Individual (catering the sanctum)
secure which we bare added a Condenser cap; that this most unjustifiable extra tax will able of supplying us with 3,000 gallons of distilled water a day, and are now in a position to compete be resisted to the utmost, and that in quality with the best English Makers. Our a "no surrender" policy will be unanim-" Sweet Waters cannot be surpassed anywhere.
The purest ingredients only are used, and the ously supported by the representatives of utmost care and cleanliness are exercised in the the community. Backed up by the plainly-nderstand, sir, that you are very fond of manufacture through Waters are packed and expressed sympathy of the Governor and poetry. Now, I can write any kind. Epics, placed on board ship at Hongkong prices, and the unanimous support of the Hongkong bucolics, sonnets, madrigals-in fact, anything * the full amount allowed for Packages and Empties public, the unofficial members should be in the shape of poetry flows like trickling water
when received in good order.
from my fertile pen. What kind do you prefer Counterfoil Order Books supplied on applica- able to present such a bold front that the Editor (savagely)The poetry of motion,
Secretary of State would probably think Jimmy, open the door for the gentleman. Get twice before resorting to coercion. If He got. Imperial interests in the Far East require increased military protection, it is only fair and reasonable that such protection should. be defrayed out of the Imperial coffers. Hongkong has already done enough more than enough, in this direction, and it should not be forgotten, that for years to come every dollar of our available revenue will be required for the completion of the large number of public works so necessary for the progress and well-being of a colony that is already over-burdened with
Dur Registered. Telegraphic Address' is, "DISPENSARY, HONGKONG" And all signed messages addressed thus" will receive prompt attention.
The following is a List of Waters always kept ready in Stock :— PURE AERATED WATERS
SODA WATER
LEMONADE
POTASH WATER'
LITHIA WATER ·
THE Queen Regent of Spain has shocked her Proud aristocrats by raising M. Santa Anna, the edior of the popular journal Correspondencia Espana to the rank of a marquis. The new noble is a man of great energy. Forty years ago he not only created a newspaper, but has founded savings banks and pension funds for old age. He is widely popular, and the Queen's recogni tion of his public services is generally applauded ACCORDING to the latest news from Timor, the rebellion there is by no means unimportant Six thousand native Irregulars, with a couple of hundred Volunteers and a few field-pieces, bave left Timor to attack Dilly, where the native queen has mobilised her forces. The trouble was
The Peking Gazette of the 15th inst, bas the following A report was recently published from the Governor of Honna stating that he was sending to Shantung the tramway which had been used last year in connection with the repairs of the Yellow River embankment at Cheng Chou. The Governor of Shantung now explains that he wanted the railway for re-build. ing the embankment at Chang-chiu, where there was great difficulty in procuring earth because the ground all round was covered with water. The railway has arrived and the line has been laid. The Governor expresses himself as much pleased with it, and considers it to be twenty times as useful as ordinary wheelbarrows.
could have done was to move up from Bawa ghat Tux very luckiest thing that Woodyear's Circus
to the centre of the city, and we are sure that the public fully appreciate the generosity of the authorities in permitting them to occupy such an eminently suitable spot as the site of the old Central Market. Last night the new and spacious tent, constructed by Mr. Kiley in very workman- like style, was crammed to the doors, many visitors having to be turned away. Everything was better the approach to the tent is broad, well paved, and well-lighted, much improved refreshment bars have been set up on each side. performance was witnessed. We have already described the principal items in the programme, and need only reiterate our assurance that no-one should omit to visit theplace The prices of admis sion are materially reduced, and two performances are to be given daily at 3 and 9p.m. respectively, Our Corean correspondent writer from Stout under date the 15th ulto.Last Sunday week as Doctor Herron, who is a missionary and succeeded Dr. H. N. Allen in the post of royal physician, was entering church, he was hastily summoned to the royal palace, whither he naturally bent his steps post haste, expecting to find the King or some member of the Royal family very ill. Arrived there he found that the summons was due to the fact that a turkey, which a few days before he had magnaniemusly presented to the royal household, had laid an ggg!! an unlooked for event which caused much ado. Immediate information as to what to do with the turkey hen and her egg was now required of the medical donor. "Dught the egg to be kept and hatched? If so, how should it be set ? Under a male ra female turkey, or how 1 If it could be safely caten, how should it be cooked?" These were the all-absorbing questions which awaited the doctor on the Sabath day. After vouchsafing full information the Doctor returned to take part in divine service. He arrived just at the sermon was to begin and had just time to reply quietly to his wife's anxiously enquiring look by saying "The turkey fald an egg, that's all" Laughable as this may seem it is more than a joke for the King of Cores to be held up to ridicule by his foreign physician. His Majesty is to be congratulated on having a Christian medical adviser 1
CORRESPONDENCE.
We do not acessarily endorse the oplalass expressed by
Correspondents in this coltsma).
THE HONGKONG POST OFFICE,
TO THE EINTOR OF THE "HOKOxono TelegraFEL”
SIR,--Please permit me to make the following statement.
Post Master per Belgic. SELTZER WATER,
SARSAPARILLA WATER
TONIC WATER
GINGER ALE
GINGERADE. No Credit given for bottins that are dirty, or greasy, or that appear to have been used for any other purpose, than that of Containing Aerated Water, as such bottles are never used again by us.
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taxation.
TELEGRAMS.
THE SOUDAN. ·
LONDON, November 6th.
The Dervishes are again mustering for the Invasion of Egypt.
The Hongkong Gelegenph Further letters, from Stanley describe the
HONGKONG, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1889.
precipitated through the government attempt ing to suppress the smuggling of arms. The Insurgents are estimated at from 4005 to 5000 all well-armed.
THE Canadian Pacific, according to a San Francisco contemporary, bas closed a contract for three 6,000-ton steamers for the Pacific trade, to be delivered within a year. They will be superior in speed and tonnage to anything we have cat here. They will carry a great many Chinese passengers after England shall effect
the help of their subsidy will be able to offer favorable freight rates. Altogether, the situation Is not promising. What are we going to do about it?
General Richard Strachey's vacancies in the India Council will not be filled up.
The evidence for the defence in the Cronia case has tommenced, and is at present mainly confined to proving alibis.
Sir Henry Drummond Wolff has arrived ́at Teheran,
The London road-car and omnibus men go on strike on Monday for atwelve hours working day.
November 18th The Prince and Princess of Wales returned to A party of Engineer officers are going to Malta London yesterday.. to establish a torpedo station there which will be equipped with Brennan torpedoes.
ST. PETERSBURG, November 18th. Sixteen military students have been expelled from St. Petersburg University, for arranging requiero sevice (eg University, for arranging & expulsions of political offenders have taken place. lately at St. Petersburg.
November 16th."
On the 12th October I left Hongkong for Yekobarsa, and the day previous I took a letter to the Post Office addressed to the Postmaster requesting him to forward all mail matters antiving for me to Yokohama. Not having received any mail up to the 5th of November from the Hongkong Post Office, but being sure that mail matter must have been there for me, and knowing at the same time, that the Gaelic
THE REVOLUTION IN BRAZIL.. was to leave there on the 6th. I telegraphed on the morning of the 5th as follows, vis:-"Post
RIO DE JANEIRO, November 15th, A revolution has taken place in Brazil, in fa Office Hongkong forward letters Vogel;" but the your of a Republic. The movement is
supported Gaelic anived here without any mail for user I also wrote a letter on the 5th November to thee army.
Other steamers arrived from there following General Fonseca, who was lately punished for The garrison of Rio de Janeiro, headed by the Garlic, but still no mail for me.
insubordination, has revolted. The soldiers I waited up to the 17th November, but know fired upon and seriously wounded the Minister ing then, that three steamers, had arrived at of Marine General Fonseca has arrested the Hongkong from San Francisco, and being Fremier, formed a Government and proclaimed certain that each one must have had a mail for me, I telegraphed again that day to the Post the monarchy abolished He promises to main- Master and Also wrote again. antal order and treat the Emperor with the
At last the noble steamer China arrived from
greatest
consideration. there and brought me four letters with Hongkong. The Emperor Dom Pedro and his family have Post Office Stamp dated October 18th, three been kept prisoners in the Palace. His Majesty dated October agih, three dated November rath, and about 10 packages of newspapers-all was informed of his deposition, and that his si mails, without, however, a word from the to-day conducted on board a steamer, in which lowance would be continued. He replied that having arrived there by the last three American
he would only yield to force. His Majesty was
or any explanation or excuse whatever, this
I am, Sir,
Respectfully Yours,
Yokohama, 28th November, 1889 Wepablish Mr. Vegel's statement with pleasure, but doubt very much whether any actual responsibility attaches to the local postal, authorities for the neglect alleged-Ed. Hongkong Telegraph]
November 17the
Further letters, from Stanley describe the the modification of the Dominion Act, and by the Club had got together an unusually strong Postmaster, or acknowledgment of my messages he sailed for Europe with the Premier. The
STANLEY AND EMIN.
meeting with Emin Pasha, and the first section of the homeward march.
December 4th. Mr. Stanley and Emin Pasha have reached
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The President in his message to Congress disapproves of any large increase in coinage of silver dollars, and suggests a plan for the issue the market value as worthy of close examins of notes against the deposit of silver bullion at
tion.
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NEWS INDEED.
November 27th.
The Fournai des Debals announces that the
"off-side," and then the Club had
a
time past it has been generally understood ex-Regent of Ansam, Thu-yet, has been arrested writer complains that the first ball did not easily by 5 to mil. As we are unacquainted that the polley of Lord SALISBURY' at Canton, Government required that the garrison of Hongkong should be materially strengthened-for Imperial, not Colonial
THE DEPUTY FOR TONQUIN.
November 28th,
C. VOGEL.
Hared
LATE TELEGRAMS,
CALCUTTA, November gth. An additional subsidy has been granted to the British India Company for carrying emigrants to Rangoon of five Rupees per head, fixed at Rupees sixteen thousand yearly, when
from Meshed to Jarun, and a railway is in pro- jection thence to Teheran and Enzellt
BADALONDON, November roth. The Shah has undertaken to construct a road
The Khan of Khiya is
provinces generally accept the Republic with the exception of Bahia. The population has re mained quiet throughout the crisis.
karen eta November 18th. The new Brazilian Republic will respect all contracts entered fato by the Empire. Babia has given it adherence to the Republic. The Emperor Dom Pedro left in an fronclad, the Commander of which had sealed instructions, but it is believed His Majesty will be landed at Lisbon, ^oy Van Lepage, MNĄ
NOTES FROM CHINESE PAPERS.
On the 3rd of this moon there was a fire at Ningpo, near Lingor gate, outside the city walls, in a side alley, caused by the carelessness of a small restaurant keeper.it burnt down over so houses. A wind was blowing at the time.
Hongkew Fecently presented him with a fine The wife of a foreign gentleman, residing in
pair of twins. This is not very curious in itself, newcomers had several well developed teeth in but the strange thing was that each of the little the upper gumr
November 11th, 2 Mr. Portal, acting British Consul, has left Zanzibar, whither Colonel Euan Smith is now returning to resume his duties, but
H.M.S. Tyns le to carry a crew to Malts on the 19th ing., to bring home H.M.S. Sultan relief of the suffers from the late wet weather At Kashing the Chinese Commitee for the is company with the Emir of Bokhars, who is have decided that the house proprietors shall
golog to St Peterburg being educated in Russia, give two months of their rental towards helping Mr. Bradlaugh sails for India on the 28th inst. the poor people. The first of such payment to He will remain at Bombay for twelve days; and be made this year, and the second next year. return by the Ballaarat. The doctors haying
the second moon, texte stage forbidden a visit to Calcutta, the idea of journeyma Ing across India has been abandoned, bors and
A November 14th, Mr. Bradlaugh is very restless and weaker, and has been obliged to take to his bed again.
THE Football Match under Association rules between the Hongkong Football Club and the 91st Regiment attracted a numerous attendance to the Racecourse yesterday afternoon, Although team the Highlanders were decidedly favorites, and the result fully justified the confidence of their supporters. Winning the toss, the Club kicked off, and for the first few minutes the A CORRESPONDENT writes from Hungham Docks their own and playing in good farm. The play was very even, the civilians fairly holding In reviewing the able and exhaustive | Captain Wissmann,
inquiring why the Government cannot see its way Highlanders, however, soon displayed their report on this colony forwarded by
to erect a pier or wharfat Husgham, the same as at
superiority, Governor DES Vaux to the Secretary of
and gradually obtaining the Yau-ma-ti and Tsim-12a-taoi, for the convenience) State we cannot do better than commence
says that the only landing places have been the Club players to renewed exertions and the of residents there and the public generally. He upper hand, at the third attempt obtained a goal amidat great cheering. This success spurred on with a subject that has for many years
rough stages put up by the Chinese owners of game became very exciting. Again the the ferry launches, and even these have now Regiment shot the ball through, but the past created great diversity of opinion and led to frequent more or less acrimonious
considerable importance, and we consider our chance, Maitland, by a well directed shot, send- been removed by order of the Surveyor General, claim was disallowed on the ground of Hunghaus has of late years become a place of discussion. We refer to the exceedingly
correspondent's growl" at the Public Works Ing the sphere direct for the goal, where, how- heavy, imposition on our local revenue
ANOTHER BOULANGIST CRUSHED,
Department thoroughly justified. A substantial by what is known as the Milltary
ever, it was cleverly fisted out by the goalkeeper. wharf ought to be erected without delay, PARIS, November 16th..
No further advantage was gained up to half. Contribution. For the services of a The election of Count Dillon as deputy bas THE Masila journals are ahead of their English time, the score then standing one to love against regiment of foot, a couple of batteries of been declared vold, on account of the sentence contemporaries in their diversity of matter. The the Club. On resuming, the Regiment bad Artillery, and a handful of Engineers, of confinement in a fortified place passed upon column the regulations for the procession of St. placicily, being out-generalled at every point Comarde of the 25th ultimo publishes in one matters pretty much their own way, the Club men, although fightlog a losing game most ́whose special duty is to protect and safe- | him.
Joseph. It is to be headed by four lancers, Four goals were rotched up to the Highlanders in guard Imperial, not Colonial Interests, the
followed by about fifty-eight images, crosses, rapid succession, and as many more were thrown tax-payers of Hongkong are annually
relles, etc,, and six bands of music
Alongside the very solemnly worded notification, is a report AWAY by some wild kicking at goal, the ball im mulcted in the sum of £20,000. For some
of a half-fight the previous Sunday, in which the overal instances golog over the cross-bar. When time was called the Regiment had won give enough sport, that the second had to be with the names of the Regimental team we livened up with burning darts (Bonderillas de
cannot give a detailed account of the game, jured) and so forth, and so on. Truly the which, notwithstanding its somewhat one-sided Philippines are the home ofbigotry and brutality character, was most interesting from first to last, The election of M. Myre de Villers as deputy Tax general leave granted to the men-of-war's The tactics of the gist players were admirable; purposes-and if report may be trusted, for Tonquin has been confirmed,
men fat night was responsible for a good many they are speedy lot, their passing was quite their tackling and general another regiment of the line and a powerful
occupants of the dock at the Police Court this first-class,” and morning, Making all allowance for Jack being so combination would have done credit to Queen's addition in the shape of artillery will at as
Híres and "carty in ‘is way," we must say that he Park Further, they were in better condition early a date as
can conveniently be
was a bowling nuisance for several hours. Quite than their opponents, who tired palpably at the arranged be made to our défensive power.ther tests of immersion.
belf-a-dozen men with their faces eat and bleeding finish. It is but fair to say that the Club men were to be acess along Queen's read West before showed good form, Ram, Ough, Atkinson, Malt- And it has also been currently rumoured,
midnight, ani) in “The Land We Live In * grog. land and Vignoles doing wonders, but they were and apparently not without sufficient
shop two sailors, after trying to assault a woman, well beaten on their merits. ball-killed a man who interfered, They got a warrant, that the Home Government has
month's hard labor for it, without the option of a decided that our local Treasury should be
fine, this morning, at Mr. Robinson's hands. Nearly a dozen other tars were punished for subjected to another gigantic "squeeze"
variptis offences arising from drunkenness,menced three weeks ago, and as those who were
Training for the forthcoming Regatts com, spread the fire to the adjacent blocks, which Thos sent Governor of Soochow has lately In order to defray the cost of this new order
were gutted in an incredibly short space of time, issued a proclamation that all the.” street gates. A sestove "turnup" on the part of a gang of unable to stand the first spell have been weeded Among others who suffered were, Messrs. Hoare. In the city of Soochow must be locked up at of things. It therefore gave us infinite
coolies occurred on the German steamship out, and new men chosen, the crews may be Conway, and Brown, solicitors; Messrs. Claridge night, when the drum strikes twice (or about pleasure to find the Governor in the despatch
toying there gaged in discharging her showing something like form, There is a lot of yeral chandlers, Mr. Gostling, architects anyone except to those who part to call a doctor Filio, the harbour, this morning. About be in the midst of the hard work, and anil Co., publishers of the English, Malls, o'clock), and that they will not be opened to referred to above, vigourously taking up
cargo, which comprised logs averaging about new blood in the boats this year, and the races Mesa Schiller, Desogne and Co., and sumer in urgent cases of illness, or to those who need the cudgels and protesting against this
two tous each. Shortly after eleven o'clock the appear very open by ous residents whose places were gutted. The the atlasance of a midwife He has also opened colony being arbitrarily burdened with an
masta noticed that they were hoisting these logs Great dissatisfaction is caused every year by damages are Impossible to estimate. Mr. William an office to investigate all kinds of law cases in out two at a time, and as the derrick was not these few lary members who regularly enter for Watson's hotel was only saved by wariow which the people may have grievances a additional military tax, for which we can-
equal to that weight he ordered the stevedore to the Regatta but never think of taking an oar în passage between it and the burning blockigen not find the least justlication.
the carpentry to Ata ce same time he rected their hands until the very day training come to LONDON, Now Guber th Hongkong's military expenditure for
the carpenter to see that they obeyed orders, mences. These same men either "give it op
The Governor of Kwangal memorializes the the Plymouth Count Marial The stevedore kept his gang right on, lifting two after the first three weeks or so, the severe worky on Major. Woods and Lient. Urmston, of the Throne to the effect that since the establishment 1888, quite exclusive of the "Defence
logs every time, and, when the carpenter intere being out of their little line, or their “strokes" are | Minnes, charged with awe pile on each other, of a Customs House at, Chun-nna the receipts Works," amounted to $134.594, and in Singapore for this port on Saturday last. The over the car with a billet of wood.. He retallated hard upon the poor stoke and his other three dismissed from Her M. Jesty's service. Lenten are not sufficient to defray the expenses. He H.M.S. Plover was under orders to leave fered, a bland and child-like Celestial wiped him told to look out for another man. This comes very was promulgated to-day Major, Woods is collected from the revenue are so small that they addition to this, as His Excellency very Pigmy will remain there, probably for the next and in a moment the whole crowd made for men, for they invariably have to take la ant Urmston is severely reprimanded, and his thereford prays that the Board of Revenue may prop ly and very forcibly points out to
six months,
**** him. He reached for an axe, and the officers. “
worn the extent of Table' 83,000 odd (which is their Lord KNUTSFORD, the War Department The Kobe Yakin Niepp states that "Hags are and engineers came out and picked their bad if the retaker man then they would have commission is antediated so that he loves she order this The Captoms at Canton to help they
busted oarsman had not entered at all, places Anal inactive and stocks are now very low, Marine was a regular plexic. The police had to be new comer if he has been chosen as stroke and Salisbury Mansion House speech. The Nove
victims and for the next few minutes there The hardship generally, falls heaviest, upon The Continental- Comments on Lord deEdit) But the Viceroy of Canton Man wont la and the Admiralty occupy a large area products unfairly brisk owing to an increased gutted for and Inspector Corcoral caine off it lima y like the physique of these men, only to find my marks that his operam a $52
petlica to the effect that his Customs have of valuable land in various parts of the Chinese demand, but rates sims in an sitened a
expenses "as well and he therefore could not oblige his neighbours in the inadder Koperasi Lousa with a force, -- He krund one or two copies out his mistake when 100 Inte propone the European outlook in artificial and insing
exfred: colony, for which they pay neither rent H.M.S. Sre lost a Whitehead torpedo in the pretty badly hurt, most of them, in fact, having Turning to the various events on the first day The fornalda St. Petersbetre
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her is referred to the sung nor taxes. Including these valuable con- Gulf of Osaka on the seth alto... A reward of a mark somewhere, is arrested, twenty two we have the German Cup, for which Friederich's to Land Salamrgy (peachy we leather
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SPAIN,
MADRID, 29th November.
A Ministerial crisis is imminent, -- The submarine vessel Pyral has passed in
destroyed by fire. No lives were lost.
The Espacol Theatre, Barcelona, bas been
It has been decided to invita new tenders in January for the Visayas-Leron cable,
ANOTHER TYPHOON,
The Manila Observatory reports to-day that the depression that existed to the south of Luzon has probably divided-one branch entering the China Sea to the southward and the other going north-east.
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
Mi. José da Silva Loureiro, Minister for Portugal to Japan, left here this aftemoon by French mail for Yokohama tía Shanghai.
REGATTA NOTES.”
A letter from Talpeh-fu states that the Go vernor L is recruiting troops from the Yangtase porth, and the surrounding places near Foochow, When everything is in readiness Lu Ming CARLI BOMBAY, November fath, 8 chuan intends to march upon the aborigines in A terrife, fire it maging in Apollo-street, m: Formosa, 'an they are" at "present harassing the densely occupied part of the fort. It broke out people occasionally, and will put them down, shortly after eleven last night and originated in without giving any quarter, except to those who a tallow-chandler's shop. The whole building || swear eternal allegiance, and submission, a was soon enveloped in flames and a stiff breeze
cessions, the Governor is of opinion that $30 is now offered to anyone, returning the miss off them and they were » brought before Mz crew #well. His bowls » Bew. Eugiana's occupation our actual annust contribution for military ding engine of destruction to the British Consul Rebissed this afternoon, cake case who SHUT
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