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course,
worst
ly won by Mr. Collingwood on Enthuria ta Cast of "Bub" from Mr. Sid's stable. who beat Athol Brane, Wolflaw, and four others after The Wayfoong Steeple an interesting race. chase proved a regular chapter of accidents, only twa of the five competitors getting salely over the
and doubtless the winner, Mr. Woodcock's Buddha, was the pany in the field,' A description of the race will be found blow. The Farewell Cup, a mile and a quarter, brought nine racers to the post, but the issue was left a long way from home to the stable companions Senater and Keep Tryst, and the latter, after looking all over a wisher, was beaten a short head in the very last stride in the excellent time of a min. re arcs. The "y" Steeplechase proved a great success, the ponies fencing in capital style, and it was only after a most punishing finish that Mr. May on Athel Rose got home in front of Copt. Paterson on Vain Hope and Mr. Maclean on St. Cyrus. Another capital field of eight turned out for the half-mile Brokers' Cup, and it was a great blow for the talent when the outsider Wo'flaw made all the running and won in a com. mon canter. Krep Tryst, on the strength of his running in the Farewell Cup, was greatly fancied for the "Champions," Slipetre being next in demand, but the "Ewa" pony Ringwood upset all calculations by winning cleverly from Saltpetre by a length, with the favorite only beaten a neck for second place. The time for this race (3451) was remarkably fast, considering that the ponics were only half fit. Mullingar brought a most enjoyable afternoon's sport to a conclusion by a half-length victory from half-a-dozen opponents in the Consolation Stakes, but bad Enterprise not tried to bolt at the Bowrington Gate, thereby first and second" would inevitably have been reversed.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MONDAY, APRIL 14, 1890.
The HALF MILE FLAT RACK, open in all non-commiss oned Officers, and men of the Garrison, Navy and Police. First Prize, $15; Second Prize, $10; Third Prize, $5; Entrance frec. Frivate J. Connolly, ...... A. & S. Highlanders, Private Ganda Singh, Gan LascATE...... 2 Private J. Murdoch.....A. & S Highlanders. 3 Private Gurdit Singh, Gus LasCATI... O Won'very cleverly by five yards; had third. The "V" CUP, presented by J. D. Humphreys, Esq., a steeple chase for all subscription Griffies of this and last seasons, and bond fide Polo Ponics and Hacks. Catch, weights over II stone. Twice round the Steeplechase course Entrance, $1. Second to receive $re, Third to save stake.
Mr. W.J. Greston's gr. Total Loss, Mr. Stewart Mr. Klik'a gr. Wiseacre,
Race-course this morning in the presence of a select number of "Spests The owner of Keep Try, who finished third, feeling, dissatisfied with the result of the Champions," offered to match against Ringwood, the winner of that event, at weight for inches over, the same di tance (a mile-and-a quarter), either Keep side. Senator for $1,000 a Tryst
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The challenge was accepted on behalf of the owner of Ringwood by a well known local “sport," hat the stakes were reduced to. $zoo a side, ard Keep Trest was named as the opponent of the Owing to the heavy Champion Cup winner.
in which fell throughout Sunday and early this morning the course was beavy going and very slippery in several places, but both owners were quite alive to the situation and the rival racers had been carefully plated in order to Mr G. C. Master meet any emergency. weighed out for Ringwood and Mr. W. P. Mac. lean for Keep Tryst, and it was agreed that they should start by mutual consent. The Hon. J.
As the race is Keswick acted as judge. described below, it is only necessary to say that Keep Tryst casily reversed the running in the Champions" and won by half a dozen lengths in the excellent time, considering the heavy coume, of a min, 51† xecs. MATCH for $4c0; weight for inches as per Jockey Club scale; distance, a mile and a
quvrier.
By Interest:-
On account current ............kében.
Transfer fees...... Earnings of Steam Launche Balance
In the race for the Grand National Ibex was 70.14 first, Pan second, and M.P, third.
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NEW YORK, March 28th. 244 00 The town of Metropolis, in Illinois State, has .......788307been partially destroyed by a cyclone and several
bundred inhabitants killed. -$'3.205.21
J. A. BARRETTO,
Secretary.
I have compared the above, with the Books and Vouchers of the Company, and certify same to be correct,
A. O'D. GOURDIN,
Auditor.
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The destruction used in the area traversed by the cvclone has been appalling and perfecity unparalleled. The town of Bowling Green, in Kentucky, is reparted to be in ruins, and every prominent building in the town of Metropolis has been demolished. Many hundrede have been killed by falling buildings, or burnt to death in fires that have taken place. It is now hoped that the number of deaths at Louisville has been overstated and that they will not exceed three hundred. Heavy floodi have takes place in Mississippi and the lowlands there are doomed; brats are actively employed in rescuing the inhabitants. Telegrams are being Incessantly received of torreri mains in various towns in the Western Alleghany Mountains where great damage has been done, and fatalities have taken place,
Ti zy is determined to keep his seat in Parlia mestend support the new ministry,
In the House of Lords the Larceny Acts Amendment and the Firearms Bill was tead a second time.
Correspondence has passed between Mr. Glad- stone and Professor Tyndall relative to the Union and the character of Mr. Pitt.
General Boulanger is expected to return to London this season,
Lrd Hartington is much improved by his trip to Egypt,
No clue has yet been obtained. to the West, ham murder.
The publication of Madame Tehebrikova's let. ter to the Ctar has caused much excitement, as the authoress is a lady who enjoyed a high reputation in literary circles, and has no relations with the revolutionary party.
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THE PEKING GAZETTE”, AND IT'S EDITORS.
"Chinese Editor Martyrs.A newspaper
A fearful cyclone has taken place along the Ohio Valley, devastating the country from Cin: published in Peking is understood to be the oldest cinnali to Calro and resulting in the appalling in the world. It dates from a period about zoo disaster at Louisville where three hundred houses
years prior to the Norman Conquest of England, were demolished by the force of the wind, and Naturally, its prolonged existence in an autocrati the Railway Station blown bodily into the raging cally governed country like China has been mark waters of the Ohio. The City Hall at Louisville, ed by numerous vicissitudes. Not the least notable of these is the fact, recently announced in its in which numerous meetings at the time of the
columns, that during the thousand years of its existence nineteen hundred of its editors have disaster were being held, was over-thrown and at the least two hundred people killed. Many
been beheaded.. This is, roughly speaking, an balldings caught fire after falline, and the in- mates were burned to death. The dikes at Greensaverage of about two per annum.". ville, Mississippi, are strained to the utmost and a disaster there is, much feared. Reports come calamities from the cyclone.
Hongkong, 7th April, 1890.
COPY OF ARCHITECT'S REPORT.
3. Beaconsfield Arcade. Hongkong, 21st March, 1890, To the Directors of the Hongkong Marina, Limited. Gentlemen,At your request I have now the pleasure to submit a Report for the information of the Shareholders on the nature of the works, and the accommodation provided for the recep- tion of guests, upon the hall now being prepared for a Floating Hotel.
The vessel has proved in every way most. satisfactory for your requirements and gond progress has been made in adapting ber for the Company's purposes; built of oak throughout the held for years the highest classification; she is strengthened throughout with wrought iron beams, plates, knees, box keelson and copper fastenings. After being acquired by the Com- any she was cut down to the lower deck, with heavy Muntz metal. On the outside
Later, wrought iron guards have been built increasing the length to for':6" and the width to 58 feel,
Detailed accounts of the cyclone stale that the whole of the work done by the Dock Com-eight hundred lives were lost at Louisville, of which number, three hundred were those of pany being of the best description.
Cyclone demolished the bull ling. people dancing in the Town Hall when the
" BERLIN, March 28th. The Labour Conference closes 10-morrow. Prince Bismarck's farewell audience of the
Capt. R. J. Gardinor's gr. Athol Bro e, Mr. May i Mr. A. W. Maitland's b. Vala Hope.............
Capt. Paterson a Mr. R. Fraser-Smith's ch. St. Cyrus,..........
Mr. Maclean 3 ..Mr. Kirk o Vain Hope showed the way to Athol Bmose and Total Loss, Wiscacre next, and St Cyrus in the rear, nil of them taking the first Jup in fine style. After going half a mile Wiseacre dropped away and at the top of the straight Total Loss also disapp:ared from view. Vath Hepe and Athol Brose charged the water-jump neck-and-Mr. R. Fr. ser-Smith's b, Keep Tivat, ast. alb.
Mr. W. P. Maclean i neck, St. Cyrus being about a dzen lengths behind, bat the last named rapidly made up his Mr. W. J. Giesson's b. Ringwood, 103, 12lb.
Mr. G. C. Master 2 lee-way on making the band out of the straight reached bad
Even betting. The pair go away well and before, the Rock" wasS
the lead. From this point
together, but, favored by the inside herth Keep assumed
St. Crus grand race ensued all the way home.
straight with an advantage of two lengths. Opposite the Stand about a length separated the rivals,but rounding the turn the leader again drew clear, the pace being exceeding y fast. P. ssing the Bowrington Gate Mr. Master drove his mount alongside, and for a few strides. held the lead, but Keep Tryst was a neck to the good at the Wang-satisfactory terms, and all arrangements have nei-chong starting post, and at the, Black Rock been made for the completion of the superstruc had once m re drawn clear, bush jickeys riding ture, and for obtaining the furniture and appoint- hard. Going down the hill Ringwood bung out ments of a First Class Hotel, by the 31st May signals of distress, and his opponent gradually next, providing no delay takes place in the drew away and came down the straight with delivery of the goods ordered from England. commanding lead, winning easily by about six The total outlay, it is believed, will not exceed $19.600; the original estimate, it will be remem- lengths. Times, 301, 64, 1.381, 2.14, 2.513.
ben d. was $60,000.
Insing a lot of ground, the positions of the showed the way until entering tho run-in, where Tryst at once diew to the fore' and catered the stripped of allold metal, recnulked and sheathed from numerous.other towns of floods and serious
Details are appended:- The TAI MA FONG CUP, presented by Mr. J. Kennedy; three quarters of a mile; for all Subscription Griffins ofthis and last year that have never been placed; weight for inches as per scale. Entrance, $5. and to receive $15,
3rd to save stake.
Mr. Collingwood's nom. Mr. C. Aitken's ch.
Enthusiast, sost, 12lb... Mt. Collingwood i Capt. R. J. Gardiner's gr. Athol Brose, 118. 4lb.
Mr. Master 2 Mr. R. Fraser-Smith's gr. Wolflaw, rost, olb.
Mr. Maclean 3 Mr. W. J. Gresson's gr. Good Hope, 11st. 11b.
Mr. Maitland o Mr. Nasil's gr. Taunderbolt, tost, talb..........
Mr. Green '6 Mr R. Fraser-Smith's ch. St. Cyrus, rost. glb.
Mr. Machado a Mr. Forbes' b. Ally Sloper, 1st. gib..........
Mr. Forbes o At the third attempt the fig fell to a fair start and Wolf iw cut out the running at a fast pace in front of Good Hope and Thunderbolt, the others, following in a body, excepting St. Cyrus, who was outpaced at first. These paritions were practically unchanged until entering the straight, where Welfaw led Athol Brose a clear length, Half-way down Enthusiast challenged for the lead and in a grand race bome secured the verdict by a short half-length from Ahol Brose, the latter beating Wolflaw a length for second place. St. Cyrus was a good fourth, and the rest beaten off-Times, 30, 1.04 and 1.37i.
The WAY-FONGCUP, presented, a Steepic-chase for all China Penics. Catch weights over (1st; three times round the Steeple-chase Course, Entrance $5, 2nd to receive $15, 3rd to save
stake.
Mr. H.S. Woodcock's br. Buddha, Mr. Stewart I Mr. A. W. Maitland nom. Mr. J. Kennedy's sk
Caswell,........evime
Capt. Paterson z Mr. Novil's gr. Venturous,...Mr. Meurant o Mr. R. Fraser-Smith's gr. Encore, Mr. Maclean o Mr. A. W. Malland's gr. Enchanter,............
Mr. Maitland a Venturous led the way from Buddha and Venturous, the other pair lying off. The first jump was safely nerotiated by the whole of the competitors, and then Venturous drew clear away and tack he first flight of hurdles a dozen lengths in front of his field. At the bank under the Black Rock, however, the leader came to grief through taking off too soon and Mr. Meurant was stunned und badly shaken. Buddha Bow carried on the running from. Caswell, Enchanter coming next, with Encore, who jumped in grand style, bringing up the rear. At the fence opposite the village Enchanter "pecked" and rolled over, Mr. Maitland unfortunately breaking his collar-bone and sustaining othersevere injuries which necessitated his removal to the Royal Naval Hospital. Caswell closed on Buddha coming down the straight and the pair cleared the water-jump abreast, the former narrowly escaping a fall by taking off too soon. Encore pepped over the water like a bird, and Mr. Maclean giving him his head, he shot up to the leaders and after clearing the next obstacle, went right away by himself and soon held a lead of over a hundred yards, fencing splendidly. The same fence that brought Venturous to grief proved fatal to Encore when he had the race in band, a mistake in taking off rolling him clean over the bank, and when Mr. Maclean, who held on to the reins, tried to keep him in hand the bridle came off and the pony galloped away by himself, Jumping the rails and giving a vast amount of trouble before being safely caught From this stage Buddha led until entering the straight the last time, where the skewbald drew up and appeared to hold the issue safe, but owing to the saddle slipping round Capt. Paterson was unable to assist his mount, and a close faish ended in Buddha's favor by a couple of leng ho.
The FAREWELL CUP, presented by H. N. Mody, Esq., one mile handicap for all China Ponice. Entrance 85 and to receive $15, 3rd to save stake.
Mr. R. Fraser-Smith's ch. Senator, IJs...
Mr. Maclean I Mr. R. Fraser-Smith's b. Keep Tryst, 11st. 3lb.
Mr. Machado z Mr. G. S. Coxon's gr. Mullingar, 11st. 7lb.....
Mr. J. M. Forbes b. Ally Sloper, 10stimmu
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he was badly crossed by Athol Brose and had to be pulled up; but at the last fence but one the three ponies sose together and raced in a line to the water jump, which was safely negotiated by Athol Brose and Vain Hope together, the chesnut half a length behind. In the sprint home the first named showed the best speed and won by rather over a length from Mr. Maitland's bay, the same distance separating second and third. Capt. Paterson, the rider of Vain Hope, lodged an objection against the winner on the ground of a cross, but the objection was after Waids withdrawn.
The BROKERS' CUP, presented by the Share- Brokers of Hongk ng. Hafa mile. For all China Ponies; weight for inches as per scale. Ponies other than Subscription Griffin's, Hacks, and Polo Ponles" rolbe, extra. Entrance $5. Second pony $15 Third to save stake, Mr. R. Fraser-Smith's 'gr. Wolflw, sost. glb.
Mr. Maclean I Mr. W. J. Gresson's gr. Good Hope, 1st. 1lb.
Mr. Stewart 2 Mr. Collingwood non. Mr. C. Anken's ch.
Enthusiast, 10, 12lb........Mr. Chandler 3 Mr. R. Fraser-Smith's gr. Lochinvar, 11st. 8ib.
(incl. 10lb. ex.)... Mr. Collingwood o Mr. Noail's gr. Thunderbalt, 10st. Tzib.....
I
Mr. Master o
Mr. Nosil's gr. Venturous, ist. 81b. Mr. Green Mr. A. W. Maitland, nom. Mr. J. Kennedy's
wb. Springenfeld, 10. 12lb.Mr. Meurant o Mr. T. H. Whitehead's gr. Enterprise, 11st,
rib...gh
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THE HONGKONG MARINA, LIMITED.
a
The following is the report for presentation to the shareholders at the first half-yearly meeting to be held at the registered Offices of the Com: pany, No. 3, Beaconsfield Arcade, on Wednesday
the 16th April, 1990, n! 4 pm :--
The Directors in submitting to the Sbare." bolders their Report and Statement of Accounts to the 31st December, 1880, have to inform you. that the total number of shares applied for was 13 178, leaving 1,82: shares unalloted," The amount collected up to the present is $34,825
As you are already aware the Directors have purchased a vessel formerly known as the Elisabeth, the hull of which they have adapted to carry the superstructure of the Hotel. This vessel has in every way turned out a most .....Mr. Machado satisfactory acquisition to the Company and they Enterprise was made a hot favorite. Wolflaware assured by competent authority that the hull had much the best of a bid start, and Mr., is so nd and substantial, having since its pur- Maclean, inaking every past a winning post, was chase been recoppered and thoroughly over never approached and won in a common canter hauled. The whole of the work in refitting the from Good Hope by five lengths, with Enthusiast buil, as well as the iron work for the extension a bad third, and nothing else within hail. Times, of the deck, has been done by the Hongkong and
Wh mora Dock Company, ĺ imited,
The Directors have entered into contracts for 362 secs.
The CHAMPION CUP, presented by the Hon. C. P. Chater; one mile and a quarter. Open to all China ponics. Weight for inches as per scale. Winner of the Farewell Cup rolbs. extra; of the Brokers' Cup 7lbs. extra; Entrance $5. Second to receive $15, Third to
save stake,
Mr. Master I
Mr. W. J. Greason's b. Ringwood, rost. talb. Mr. P. Jordan's gr. Salpetre, lost. alb.........
Mr. Collingwood z
Mr. R. Fraser-Sinith's b. Keep Tryst, Iost.
12lb...................Mr. Machado 3 Mr. R. Fraser-Smith's ch. Senator, 1st. Bibi
(incl. 10lb. ex.)...Mr. Maclean o Mr. W. J. Gresson's bk. Imuris, 1st. 41 %......
Mr. Stewart o
Mr. Meurant o
Mr. H. S. Woodcock'sw. Norman, fist, lb.
Mr. Green o
Mr. A. W. Maitland's gr. Enchanter, tist. lb. Mr. R. Gordon's b. Nine Pins, 11st, 1lb........
Capt. Paterson o
Contracts have been entered into on most
The Hotel when completed will have three Decks-Saloon. Mai, and Promenade the first named, being just above water line and lighted and ventilated by ample ports and ventilators; on this deck (Saloon) will be the Dining room 52:0" by 30'0" with a height of 110," the area being 3,500 1quare feet, giving accommodation for do guests. Adjoining this room is a spacious storeroom, pantry, and ice house, having separate communication with the kitchen by stairs and hoist.
Forward of the Dining Saloon will be the Billiard Saloon and Bar, measuring 41. ft. by 34 ft. with accommodation for two Billiard tables, and it is confidently believed that from the proved stability of the vessel, and the adoption of certain appliances, this will be in every way,a success. Forward of the Billiard Saloon will be a Card and Smoking room with lavatories &c. The spaces below this deck will be readily accessible for cleaning and ventilating.
Above the Salon deck will be the Main Deck, on which acc mmodation is provided for 24 Bed Rooms each having a dressing and bath room separated from it yet adjoining. The bath rooms will be provided with enamelled cast iron baths of full size with water laid on, the waste being carried away by a pipe. In each bath
nature, and His Majesty embraced and kissed him. General de Caprivi's, appointment is ascribed to the intention of the Emperor to effect sweeping changes in the organization of the army.
Emperor on Wednesday was of the most cordial
March 29th.
However
I came across the above paragraph in, a recent home paper, and anyone who takes an intelligent interest in all, that is new could not fail to be struck with it, .On first thoughts the information It contained seemed to me, unlikely to be accurate, but maturer reflection brought to mind that axiom of one's earliest youth, "Whatever Is in the newspaper is true" free from exception subsequent experience has shewn that axiom to be, yet my thirst after definite knowledge craved a little corroboration to satisfy it, and I turned to the able and exhaustive was delivered before the Tientsin Literary Society in the winter. In vain not from ignor- ance, but out of respect for his hearers' feel- mention of the grim editorial slaughter. It was ings, as I imagine, the gifted writer made no then I determined to take an independent cause, and to interview the Editor of the Gasetic, himself. I found him after many and varied difficulties, and was ushered into the editorial sanctum where the great man sat. 1 employ these expressions to describe him. and his room because they are consecrated by usage; they are inappropriate otherwise in the present instance. For the editor of the oldest newspaper in the world he was hardly abreast of the times, and it me half-an-hour and all
disquisition on the Peking Gazette which
The protocol of the Lobber Conference will be signed to-day. The Conference recommends that courts of arbitration be appointed to decide all labour disputes, and that periodical inter- national congresses be helt for the interchange of views, and experiences, thereby creating a basis for an international Labour Law. The Con- ference also recommends the limitation of labour in the case of women and childen, and stoppage of work on Sunday substantially in accordance
being interviewed meant. However, à faint im- with the laws of Great Britain on the subject.my Chinese to instil into him an idea of what Each state is to be left to ex cute the recom-
pression was made in time; and he consented to see what the operation was like. I commenced mendations of the Conference in its own way.
Prince Bismarck's final departure from Berlin
in the usual way : to-day was a signal for a great popular outburet of sympathy towards him. The route to the railway station was thronged to the uttermost by an enormous multitude of people who cheered the ex chancellor unceasingly, The carriage in which he rode was accompanied by a guard of honor and troops lined the streets. At the station, where mountains of bouquets had been assembled the members of the Cabinet and deposited by his admirers of every class, were other State officials, besides all members of the being organised for the Prince at Friedrichsruhe
Your valuable journal has the largest circula- tion in the world, I presume?"
"It has," was the prompt reply. "I haven't the figures by me just now, but the fact remains." I marvelled at the ease with which he adapted himself to the situation.
"The position you hold is, I am not wrong in
profit ?!! saying, one of honour, and if I may venture-
of
the superstructure, as well as for the furniture and reom will be a closet and fulding lavatory of im- Corps Diplomatique... A popular ovation is also his own country: the two things are incompa-
fittings at prices well within the original estima tes, and have fixed the 31st May next for com- pletion by the Contractor under a paly; it is, however, anticipated that the bathing accommo- dation, which is an important feature in the scheme, will be ready at an earlier date.
A copy of a detail & Report by the Company', Architect as to the nature of the works and accommodation on board may be obtained on
application at the Company's Offices, where the drawings are also open for inspection.
Outside each bedroom will be a verandah 5 feet wide inaccesible except to the occupant of the room. The arrangement of these rooms will it is believed, give absolute privacy, at the rame time securing ample light and ventilation. The bedrooms will be t1f:6" by 8:6," and 3" high, and furnished with ordinary suitable furni- ture and a folding berth for a child or occasional use. Every window and door will he provided with good English made locks and other fas
proved pattern with porcelain basin, trays, &c.
tenings.
In the exercise of their powers the Directors,
At the forward part of this (Main) deck will afer ample notice being given, have, resolved that the shares upon which calls are unpaid be be a handsome Music Saloon in the shape of the cancelled as from the 15th April for Hongkong eller communicating all round with a ve- Residents and the 30th April for shareholders randah five feet wide. This Saloon will be residing out of Hongkong. Owing to the small-lighted at the top and sides, and the moulded ness of the Company's capital and the very small panels, pilasters, and canopies will be handeo- payment to be made on the calls y individual mely decorated, Round the walls of the Saloon there will be fixed seats upholstered in a com- shareholders, he Directors think this the most advisable course to take. It is proposed to offer fortable and elegant manner. the forfeited shares to the persent and defaulting shareholders in the first instance and to the public afterwards, upon payment of the balance of calls due thereon together with a premium of fifty cents per share.
One of the original Directors, Mr. Lo Taun Hing, invited Mr. Tam Kit (Sun Shing) to join the Board,
Keep Tryst and Saltpetre were best favorites. but Enchanter and Senator had also numerous supporters. After a short delay at the post the ag fell to a capital start, Keep Tryst, next the oils, making running from Enchanter and Saltpetre, Ringwood lying fourth and the heavy weight bringing up the rear. The pace was very fast and Lefore half the distance had been covered the fld were widely scattered. Coming down the bill by the village Keep Tryst led by a couple of lengths from Ringwood, and as Mr. Master was hard at work on the latter, the race looked a certainty for the "primrose and blue," especially as the penalised Senator had rushed through His ponies and wis rapidly getting on terms. Keep Tryst maintained his advantage until well inside the distance, where Ringwood, who ran most gamely, got up and in an exciting race home won by a length from Saltpetre, who swerved in front of Senator a hundred yards from home, and completely extinguished that pony's pros-To
beaten a Beck for pects. Keep Tryst was second place, with Senator a capital fourth. Times, 37 1-5, 64, 1.36), 2.12, 3.45b.
The CONSOLATION STAKES, a Sweepstakes of 8 each, with $39.dded; 70 per cent, to the Fir t, zo per cent, to the Second, and to per rent, to the Third. Three-quarters-of-a-mile. For a Beaten Ponies at this mealing. Weight for inches. Subscription Griffins allowed glbs. Post Entrica. Mr. G. S. Coxon's gr. Mullingar, 1st. 4lb
Mr. Master 1 Mr. T. H. Whitehead's gr. Enterprise, I 1st, 1ib.
Mr. Maclean 2
Mr. Master 3 Mr. Nesil's gr., Orbit, rost, alb....Mr Green 3 Mr. Chandlero | Mr. J. Gresson's ge. Good Hope, 11.....
PARA ANGGA Mr. Collingwood o Mr. E. Osborne's gr. Musket, 11st. rld..................
Mr. Collingwood Mr. Noll's gr. Thunderbolt, 1ost. 121b..........
Mr. Meuraat o Mr. W. J. Greston's b. Ringwood, 11st. alb.
Mr. A. W. Maidand nom. Mr. J. Kennedy's Mr. Stewall o
ok, Caswell, cat. 12lb.....Mr. Stewart o Mr. Nosil's gr. Orbit, I. Mr. Green o
Mullingar was favorite, with Enterpulse second Mr. H. S. Woodcock's b. Clandio, rost. lb. in demand. Mallingar got away in front of
Mr. May o
Thunderbolt and Good Hope, Enterprise making Ist, alb. Fidget, Col. Verner Chater's
a bolt for the Bowsington gate, and quickly drop- Capt Paterson o Mullingar and Senator were the most fancied ping a dozen lengths behind. The wearer of the green * increased mis advantage going up the hill, To a capital start Senator led, next the rails, but before the village was reached. Enterprise for the first quarter of a mile, and then Keep had raced through his field like a steam-engine, Tryst abot to the front and made running a and at the top of the straight was second and. couple of lengths in front of his stable companion, within a length of Mr. Coxon's grey. Mul ingar who was just clear of Mullingar, the fastacas responded gamely to Mr. Master's repeated calls of the pace having already squandered the and, notwithstanding the vigorous efforts of Mr. remainder of the field. Rising the hill the Maclean on the whipped dog," the former kept leader drew farther away, and at the Black Rock la front to the end and scored a nerit:rious Senator had got rid of Mullingar and started in
a. good hot pursuit of the bay, n thing else being is the victory by half a length. Orbit came with a
third, Times, 30), 6.§, 1/35 race. Keep Tryst increased bis lead down to us from the distance and finished a the village and entered the straight three lengths in front, but stopping to nothing Inside the distance Mr. Maclean brought up Senator with a tremendous rush and secured a sensational 'victory on the post by a short head, with Mallingar beaten half a dozen lengths from the "second, Times, 31,63, 1:37, 2.10),
A SPORTING MATCH..
A very interesting sporting match, the out come of the race for the Champion Cup st Saturday's Sky Meeting, was decided at the
confirmation.
In accordance with the Companies Ordinances the present Directors now relire, but being elisible, they offer themselves for re-election.
The accounts have been audited by Mr. A. O'D. Gourdix, and bis appointment requies By order of the Board of Directors. J. A. BARRETTO, Secretary. Hongkong, 7th April, 1890, BALANCE SHEET TO 318! DECEMBER, 189. Assets. Chartered Bank of I. A. & China..$ 3,298 ya Ship Elizabeth, Cast of hull............... $11,900.00 Doe-ing and alteration to
ball ...
8,325.07
Steam Launch, "Cost of same......................
Accounts Receivable, Due for launch hire................
Balance
"
m
Liabilities.
By Capital
On application........
On allotment
$13,021.00 12,536,00
By Accounts Payable
Due for alterations to hull For Coal Advertising, Printing, Au-
ditors fees' &c...
7,362.84 82.50 131.60
ST. PETERSBURGH, March 29th. The surplus in the Russian budget for. 1889 amounts to thirteen and a half million roubles."
LONDON, March 29th. In the House of Commons the-Tithes fill has passed its second reading by a majority of 125 votes.
NEW YORK, March 30th.
A great tract of the Mississippi Valley is submerged by the bursting of dikes and it is feared that the fonds will not subside in time for the planting.of the next cotton crop..
LONDON. March 30th. Ten thousand shoe lasters and finishers have struck work in London,,They claim work rooms on the masters' premises.
March 1st,
The Timer publishes a telegram from Con- stantinople stating that the Sultan has signed an irade ratifying Sir Drummond Wolff's Egyptian Convention
The House of Commons point to point steeple chase took place yesterday over the Pytchley country, Mr. Long's Crusader won the four teen stone class, and Mr. Lees' Damon won the The after portion of the main deck is appor. twelve stone class. Owners rode their own toned out into Hair Dressing Room, Com-horses, and a most brilliant assemblage was pradore's Boy's, and Cook's rooms, kitchens, present. stores, &c., &c., separate lavatories, water closets, and bath rooms being provided for the guests and Hotel staff. Ample and suitable provision has been made for the personal servants of guests.
The approach to the ship will be by a Platform on the starboard side at the most suitable height for Launches and boats, and the ship will be entered by a Doorway in the ship's side from which leads a handsome Teak Staircase up to the main deck and down to the Dining, Billiard, and Card Rooms, so that guests on the Main Deck shall not be disturbed by the approach of others from the Billiard Rooms, &c. Companion way for main deck only is provided on the Port alde; all provisions and employes enter the ship by separate companion' way at the stern of the ship.
Along the entire length of the ship on the main deck will be a promenade 11 feet wide covered by a lofty skylight.
Speaking tubes and Electric bells will be fitted from each Room, Verandah, and Saloon to the Hotel Office, A water pipe will be laid on to 20,225.07 each apartment under constant pressure to instantly suppress any possible outbreak of fire.. 6,583.58
Above the Main Deck and approached by two staircases is a very large and roomy Promenade 143.50 Deck giving a clear promenade of 8,000 feet in 2,883.7 area.. On this deck will be the wheel house, and round the skylights fixed seats will be $33,13 94 provided the whole being covered by a canvas
Awning...
$25,557.00
7.576.94
$33.433-94
WORKING ACCOUNT TO 31ST DECEMBER, 1889. To Preliminary Expenses, in connec
tion with formation of Company ... 1,149.00
Salasies and wages, for Office," *** Marina" and Launch
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Estimates are being prepared for connecting the ship at her anchorage with the Telephone system of Hongkong, which it is believed will be of much service to Visitors to the Hotel.
A feature not yet referred to here, is the facility offered to the guests and parties for sen bathing and swimming, which will now be possible in clean water, with safety, privacy, and comfort.
The ship is well found in anchors, cable, pumps and all the usual appliances,
Lain, Gentlemen,
Yours faithfully, (Signed) W. ST. JOHN H. HANCOCK.
LATE TELEGRAMS.
LONDON, March 28th, The Duke of Cambridge attends the combined 1,056.91 operations of Volunteers and Regolars which Charges for stationary, postage, &c. Launch. hire and cleaning ship 310.18 takes place at Portsmouth es Easter Monday.
The Standard states that it has been decided Disbursements "Marina" Docking,
281.20 to offer Sir Frederick Roberts a year's extension removing masts, and cost hawACT 19.
as Commander-in-Chief, die esther Survey fees, on "Marina" and
It is persistently reported that a Conference is Launch javas
Impending of the Ministers of the different Powers composing the Triple Alliance:
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Auditor's feesium
Disbursements Steam Launch; Stores and License
Coal.
75.00 50 00
49-57 232.75
Mr.W, H. Smith-replying to a question.ja the Commons, declined to produce Lord Dulfer In's Minute dated 6th November 1898, because it was inexpedient and prejudicial to the public
|, service,
CONSTANTINOPLE, March 31st. Several sanguinary skirmishes have taken place in Crete between Turkish troops and insurgents. The Turkish agents in Greece have warned Chakir Pacha, Governor-General of Crete, that the invasion of Crete by an armed expedition is impending.
LISBON, March, 31st. The Portuguese government have carried the elections just finished. Major Pinto has been elected for Lisbont.
LONDON, March 31st.
The net increase in the British Revenue for the year ending yesterday is £30.000. The excise duties show a decrease of one million
and half
ST. PETERSBURG, March, 31st. The Czar and Czarina paid a visit to the Military prison here. Their majestics addressed some of the prisoners kindly and enquired of them the causes of their arrest, they then liberated sixty, and reduced the sentences of others.
Madame Tchebrikova, who lately wrote a threatening letter to the Czar, has been released by express order of His Majesty.
BERLIN, March 31st. The citizens of Hamburg of all classes this evening gave an ovation to Prince Bismarck at Friedrichsrub. A brilliant torchlight procession formed part of the programme.
CAIRO, March 31st. Colonel Wodehouse reached Fisket on Thurs day where he encountered the dervish patrol and captured some of their camels; he is now returning to Wadykalis.
LONDON, March jrat. The Socialista and Radicals of London held a meeting at Hyde Park to protest against the treatment of political prisoners. in Russia. Mr. Burns made a violent speech and declared that If it were possible to miss an expedition to go to Russia and take the life of the Czar, he would be the first to join it. The meeting ended in turbulent scenes and fighting, and dispersed in confusion.TRADE MK
The English and French Government have agreed to the proposal to exercise the right to
A pastoral letter of the Archbishop of Paris commands his clergy to condemn the practice of
cremation.
" is stated that Mr. Maclean, member for Oldham, succeeds Sir John Gorst at the India Office LATARA
The political situation in Hungary since Mr. Tliza's, retirement is one which causes the graveit anxiety to the friends of the dual empires his retirement was consequent on the question of admitting Kossuth to Hungarian citizenship. M.
"Profit, yes; honcur, no Your own, sages have said, I believe, a prophet has no honour in tible. A timely cough came to my askiatance and he proceeded. Most of my material is furnished by the Government, And I use my own discretion as to what shall appear.". Sometimes. somehody doesn't want something to be pub lished; this is my chief source of profit.”,
I admired his colour and went on warily to the point on which I was most desirous of gains, ing information.
"I have heard it reported," I said lightly, "that you had many predecessors in your post of editor;-1-mean that it has cecurred that editors have sometimes not remained in office very long -in fact, that there have been frequent solu tions of continuity if I may so say."
moniously, and
"Yes," he replied thoughtfully, "it is true that
Here the door was thrust open uncere- a petty mandarin, followed by half-a-dozen ragge soldiers, walked in and held out a paper to the Editor. The latter inspected it carefully, read, it through, and handed it back with a sigh.
"Yes," he said resignedly, "it seems in order," and turning to me, "it appears that I omitted a stroke in some character denoting an Imperial title, and there is a difficulty about it, in fact, this paper is a warrant and there is about to be:
solution of continuity, if I may so say," and he smiled sadly as he drew his forefinger 'round his neck. "If you will excuse me for a moment, I will send up the sub-editor, who will now replace me, and further information
The rest was lost as the soldiers harried bim
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away. I did not wait for the sub-editor. My thirst for knowledge was abundantly satisfied, and the soundness of my childhood's axioms once more verified..
CICELY. (In the Chinese Times)
CHINKIANG,
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(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT)
· April 7th, 1890. This city was visited by fire in the Chinese quarter on Saturday last, and over a hundred families were rendered homeless. It is said to have been occasioned by some filial person getting his Incense too near the thatch rool of his cottage. As this was day of the "Pure Brightness" (Ching ming).festival, large crowds of Chinese who were making a holiday visited the scene of conflagration. The wind was blowing almost a gale and threatened to spread the flames over the city but in an hour or two they succumbed to the efforts of the Chinese who worked manfully. It is reported that two children perished,
There seems to be abatement of the small por epidemic in the city. Great numbers have died. The people do not have the same horror of the dreadful disease that Westerners have, and chlidren with their faces spotted with the scabs are seen playing with their compacions as if nothing whatever were amiss. Some weeks ago a case appeared la the Methodist Girls' School. every precaution was taken to prevent the spread of the disease, and the danger now is over. The Chluese wrap a piece of red cloth around the head of these affected with the malady, but'as this is also done when inoculation (Ha mu).in performed, the number of red heads does not necessarily indicate the number of cases actually affected with small-pox (Tin fa), an
The new British Consulate grows space; tha": roof has been put on and the building although not so large apparently as the one destroyed last year, is more ornamental and stylish. A con stable's residence is also being erected on F near the site of the old one
The Chinese, have a fine wheat harvest in prospect. The country for miles is covered with green; but how the poor people got through the winter is a mystery, as the rice kitchen closed early and the number of refugees was unusuall large-NC. Daily News