SI of the China Merchants' steamers were In Shanghai the other day, waiting for something The Hinys, Toonan, Meijoo, Kungpat, and Fetching are at Taku.
to turn up,
THE Agents (Mears. Dodwell, Carill & Co.) Inform us that the Northern Pacific Steamship Co.'s steamer Victoria which left Tacoma on the 25th ulto, has arrived at Yokohama, and left to- day for this post.
DISASTROUS floods are reported from Maccheria, and great damage is said to have been done at Moukden. The crops are ruined in the low. lylug districts, and prospects for the poor people are most discouraging.
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allowed 10 lbs., bona fide Polo pontes allowed | PASSENGERS BOOKED FOR THE declared to have been treacherously conveyed
15 lb. winners at a Gymkhana Meeting of this Sasson, for each race, 7ibe, extra i winders at any race meeting of one race 7 lbs. extra, of two or unpre auch races to lbs. exire; penalties accumulative; entrance $1.00; first prize a Cop value about $40.00; second 70 per cent, of Entrance fees; third 30 per cent, Mér, Fraser-Sculth's d. Duart, xist, Bib..........
Mr. Taylor I
Mr. Forberg. Glengaira, rzut, zlb. Mr. Master a Mr. Salop's. Blaflam, 10st. glb...Mr. Forbes 3 Mr. Fraser-Smith's g. Catterthun, 11st. tib...
Mr. M. Duncan o Mr. Satop's ch. The Signor, tost, gib...
Capt. Hunt o Odds of a to z were laid on Glengaira. After some delay, caused by the fractiousness of Blafam and the refusal of Catterthun to join his to Duart showed the way at a rattling pace to and Glengairs, Catterthan, who got badly A! Black away: bringing up the rear.
The Signor was beaten, and Catterthan showed in
few strides, but coming front for down the hill Duart and the favorite came away together, and entered the straight neck-and-neck. Glengaire hung out signals of distress ball-way down and the dun came slong by himself and
FAR EAST.
Per P. & O, stramer Himalaya, from Landon, July 6.h-To Yokohama: Captain and Mrs
Ellls. To Nagasaki: Mrs. Buland, To Hong- kang: Major W. D. Lindley, RE, Mr. Brockett, Mr. J. S. Hutchinson, Mr. Hugh McPball, Mr. J. Livingston.
Per P. & O, stearrer Ballarat, from London, July 19th.-To Yokobama: Miss F. J. Hurst. To Shangbai: Mr. Morrison. To Hongkong: Miss Ross.
to the Japanese, who were determined to prevent his landing to Koren. Spies are alleged to be in different parts of China and the newspapers demand that it caught they should be executed,
N. C. Daily News.
HOURDEN.
(FROM A CORRESPONDENT.)
July 23rd.
Intimations
DAIRY PRODUCE!
THE HONGKONG DAIRY
(ESTABLISHED 1871.) GARDEN ROAD, AND CAUSEWAY BAY, FRESH MILK,
FRESH BUTTER,
CREAM,
CREAM CHEESE AND
completed, the Brilish flag was hoisted on her ponles, The Signor jumped off in front Colonel W. B. Williams, Mr. G. M. H. Playfair. Mongol and Manchurian affinents of the LT MILK FROM ONE COW FOR BABIES, BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT.
Tux N. C. Daily News reports that the arrange- ments for the transfer of the Japanese steamer Kachidale Maru (late the Fallas) having been on the 27th alto. The transfer, our contemporary adds, has been made chiefly to simplify the settlement of the collision between herself and
the Chingtu.
THE Osaka Mint is said to be so busily engaged striking off silver yes that Sunday rest has been abolished and the working hoort have been extended to 14 each day. The present rate
On the night of aĢth of June, benvy rain began to fall; such talo as we usually bare at the end Per Canadian Pacific steamer Empress of of July or beginning of August. This rain con. India, from Vancouver, August 6th.-To Yokoloved with few interruptions for a week. Since hamma: Mr. Bergmann, Ms. M. Soyeshima, Miss then up to the present we have never bad two Wilson, Rev. S. Swann, Mr. G. Schoeller. To completely dry days, and rarely one whole day. Kobd: Mr. Kellmann, To Shanghai: Mr. The first week's rain flooded the region west of Staebel, Miss C. Evelyn Gibbs. To Hongkong: the town of Newchwang (proper) where the
meet. Slace then the flooded country Immensely extended. The price of millet, 1 the food of the poor, has jumped up to 43 per cent. beyond what
month ago; it is at pre the prices of former sent not mach short. famias yet. The Chinese hoped for fair weather with the change of moon. That hope was not realised, for the heaviest rains fell since water time to flow off, sise the whole country would have been flooded. The current is so strong that our ferry boats st times dare not cross t
THE JAPANESE OUTRAGE IN SEOUL
WES
NEW LAID EGGS. ALWAYS ON HAND FOR CASH, OR TO ORDER.
NONE BUT THE FRESHEST AND BEST SUPPLIED.
ADDRESS:-
J. KENNEDY,
Hongkong, 26th April, 1894-
in the first instance, and, if necessary, to he serve as soldiers to the Chinese smy
of production per day varles between 120,000 won easily by two lengths; a bad third. Time. expected has come at last and can no longer be Fortunately an occasional day's spell gives the led and armed, and put fato a condition to
yes and 300,000 yes. There being about thirty million yen's worth of allver bars in stock in the Mint, and frequent orders from both foreign and native banks and firms coming in, the Mint expects to be run at high pressure for some years to come.
A CORRESPONDENT whes from Chunking to the China Gasell on faly 13th:-But ttle is stirring here. The heat is very great, roo in the shade daily. A few days ago French R. C. Missionary very nearly lost his life at Yuen Chuan-hien, a city 200 / West of this. He was having a ditch or drain cat to which the neigh bours objected, and as he inalsted on continuing the work, a Chinaman made at bim with a large knifr
cutting him terribly over the head and shoulder. His recovery is still a matter of grave doubt.
LUC
THE GYMKHANA.
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LEMON CUTTING-TRO cuts and one thrust. Cuts, right to left and left to right. Thrust, right. Three runs it time admits. Each clean cut and thrust to count three. Points deducted for style and pace.
Mr. Landale's Endeavour........
Mr. Cruickshank's Gungideen Mr. Boys!.................... Capt. Welmann's.........
Capt. Murray's Taipan...... Mr. Burdon's First Extra..... Mr. Taylor's Mr. Stockley's......
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called
Before the thorough washing of streets, ponds, and gutters by this long continued rain, we had washed away the microbes, so the epidemic war stopped before It got a firm hold.
By permission of the Municipal Council the Taku Tog and Lighter Co. have been allowed to y siguals from the East tower of the Tientsia wall to thele tage and lighters down the king and Tientsin Times.
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palace grounds the King, Queen, Crown Prince not a few cases of cholera. The early fall of rain river during the present bad state of the rivet. TERMINUS of the only pleasant DRIVE
A correspondent writes from Chemulpe to the China Gazette on July 24th ;-
The crisis in Korea which has been dally Morning Calm" but rather "Evening Storm." The Japanese have attacked the palace, The 1,500 Pingvang troops on guard bravely resisted as long as they could, killing about a dezen Japanese soldiers, but were finally over- come and the Japs took possession of the aud
Crown Princess being removed to the Japanese Legaton where they are still kept 3 heavily guarded The Japanese then took
Pos- session of the Telegraph Office in Seoul so that no telegrams can be sent anywhere, The Chinese Residency has al
salan been attacked. One Chinese policenixo bat been killed and the ............Chinese all fiel. There thousand Japanese soldiers are now marching to Ausn where 6,000 Chinese soldiers are encamped, and an engage- mert is hourly expected. A number of Japanese troops are stationed at Pingyang near the Chinese border. Everything now is in the hand of the
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After an interesting competition Mr. Landale won rather cleverly from Mr. Gruickshank. PONY RACE, Once Round; for all Chine Peales; weight for inches as per scale, with 1 lbs. added. Subscription Griffins allowed to lbs., bona fide Polo Pontes allowed 20 lbs. Previous winners at a Gymkhans of this Season barred; winners at any Race Meeting of one race 7 lbs. extra, of two or more races 10 lbs. extra; entrance $1.00; first
· Prize z-Cop_value about $30.00; recond yo per cent. of Entrance Fees; ibird 30 per cent. Mr. Fraser-Smith's bl. Black Douglas, test.olb,
Mr. Taylor I
Mr. Binny's g. Exile, rist, 6lb. ...Mr. Master Mr. Cruickshank's b. Gangadeen, 119. 3. Mr. Fraatz-Smith's g. Catterthan, 11st, 6ib. Mr. M. Duncan
a
and it is
at the next move will be no one knows,
only the German that Mr. Otori assured with pacific intentions.
that the Japanese were here
Forty American marines have been sent to Seoul. The contier service between Seoul and Chemulpa has been stopped, so at present there Is very little communication.
Another correspondent writes:-At last the gun has been 5d; after two months of suspense! The Japanese sacked the palace yesterday
There is, of course, a great deal of excitement here over the wanton breach of the peace by the Japanese. They have been apparently some ugh time preparing for this rush on Korea Thoug China was onprepared for this war, she bas ne alternative but to throw herself thoroughly into it. It cannot fail to be a serious affair; and If began with a "light beart" It will be very astonishing if i can be conducted or concinded in that spirit N. C. Daily News.
CHINKIANG.
(FROM OWN OUR CORRESPONDENT. )
July 30th. Everybody in this section of the country is on the tiptoe of expectancy. Even the Chinese are on the qui vive for news. On Saturday the
wheat care it we searched and the rice and wheat cargo was taken off by the Customs authorities. I have also heard that two othe steamers having rice on board were detained
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Mr. Brook 3 morning, but were resisted by some of the Korean but afterwards - released. This action was the NOTICE hereby given that the
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troops the Pingyang men only-the others laid down their sms. Several men were killed on both sides; in five minutes everything was over. The King and ble family are now all ins the hands of
of the Japanese, The Chinese Residency was also attacked and seized. No resistance was offered. Mr. Ta'al, the Legation Interpreter, ese ped to the French fathers, while Mr. Tong, the Chief ecretary, took refuge in the British Consul General's quarters. The latter at first could not be found, and there were apprehensions that he had heen foully murdered
result of a telegram received by the Total from the Nanking Viceroy
I was asked by some Chinese yesterday which country bad rebelled against China !
There has been an unusual amount of sick- | ness in the port during this month. The Chins Inland Mission last two of its members by death in July. Miss Bertha Porter died on the gth, and Mr. Talbot on lac 15th. The latter leaves a widow and a child only a few weeks old.
(BY AN OLD SPORTSMAN.") Taking all through as a sporting affali, the second Gymkhans of the reason, held at the Race-course inst Saturday, was probably the most thoroughly successful and generally enjoyable of these plassant Saturday afternoon gatherings. The weather was delightful, the course in capital order, and the attendance undoubtedly record for Hongkong Gymkhana. But with reference to this last mentioned item, may not be amiss to meatlon for the information and guidance of the energetic Mr. Salop's b. Ould Giles, 10st. ib.Capt. Host o Honorary Secretary that the vast majority Captain Murray's g. The Filer, 101t. 10lb.
Me. Cruickshank a of specustors in the enclosure-including some
without Gangadeen and Black Douglas were favorites, reputed sports' who will be given away
Exile sisa having some backers: Black Douglas, scruple if it happens pain--forget to come in by
entrance where the one dollar tarif next the ralls, made running in the Bowrington tes in force, but found a convenient way in Gate, where he ran out, leaving Exile in command, through a gap in the hedge behind the matched closely pursued by Gangadeen and The Friar, and this trio raced up the bill jo close order, with stable. Considering that the Committee are doing everything they possibly can, at great Douglas, who was quickly set going, gradually
his lost ground. Ould considerable
Giles dropped Inconveniece and
to pro-recovering expense .good racing and legitimate'amusement by hack in company with Catterthun at the El by the "civilsed fananese." Fortunately he has threats to barn the property of foreigners were Vide
Rock, Exile drawing o
Exile drawing clear at the top of th
of the straight sporting reusions, i la getting up these monthly playing alleged members of the local nobility and gentry hand. Inside the distance Black Douglas came
with wet sail and, passing The Frias and T to avoid ante-ing up the humble shekel by speaking in at the back-door. Perhaps the Gangadean, got on terms with the leader a few publication of the names of a few of those slimy suides from the winning post and landed a fine backsliders may put a stop to this contemptible race by a length; "good third. Time, a min. fraud i at any rate it is worth trying. And while on this topic, it well he just as well in future the gallant members of "Our Very Own," who simply over-tan the enclosure on Saturday and were a confounded nuisance, are informed that' they can see the racing just as well in their outside the sacred precincts of the
turned op a'l righ'. One of the Chinese Legation
Some days ago several posters containing
The matter found stuck up around the streets. was promptly represented to the officials by the
the game a little bit low down for and facing for home with the racs apparently Baltack on the Residency. The Telegraph men- Cocomammation devoutly to be wished
proper place property, Jockey
The Obstacle Race for Asiatics and Sack Race for Europeans scarcely call for comment, and it would be just as well to eliminate this class of performance Irem lature programmes, at all sduring the summer months. With dve events
for the Six Furlongs sprint, including startere the old opponents Glengairn and Dust, an interesting race was certain, but speculation was not briak. Glengairn was nominally favorite at two to oue on, although layers at these odds were not quite so "thick es autumnal that strew the brooks in Vallembrose," There was an irritating delay at
The
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HONGKONG RIFLE ASSOCIATION. SATURDAY, AUQUST 11TH, 1894, •
At 2.45 P.M. OMPETITION, LONG RANGE CUP and SPOONS; Ranges, you ard 800 yards; Shots. Entrance focents,
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for" is that Japan will keep the peace of the Orient. Missionaries and merchants are having
tranquil time in the country, and a war just now C will set the Chlotte on fire and make it exceedingly hot for us all. One good result of Ten the wat scare is already perceptible The Chinese are looking up
geography.
Ther
-Competitors start mounted in front of the British cruiser Arc Chinese Secretary | will now and out that Japan is not in the Desert
the winning post; ride over a hurdle round
ghi policemen was killed by the Japanese in
and his people took refuge at the Customs,
declared theo
Stoul to be under *Japanese milltary inw. No one can go out or enter that
now, and letters can only be city without a sent with permission of the Japanese. No tele. graph communication with the outside world since yesterday morning. I am sending this by char, which leaves for Chefan at 3 p.m. to-day, The of Legation is
prisoner la DOW Practically Seoul. It is uncertal: as yet whether the various Foreiga Representatives will leave Seoul or not The
Consol made a false charge Japanese
yester. against the Chinese telegraph people here day on purpose to get into a row but the Japs
to da were allowed to whatever they pleased as the Chinese are approtected at
at this port. Between 3,000 and 4,000 Japanese troops have left Mr. Landsic's Endeavour... Mrs. Alford 3. It is expected that they will meet with Chemulpo In order to attack the Chinese st Mr. May's Discount.............Mrs. May O Mr. Burdon's First Extra..Miss Raby Dodwell o deperate resistance. Although all this is going on now there has as yet been no declaration of war, Captain Murray's The Friar.....Miss A. Jackson o dr. Cruickshank's Rocket.........Miss, Presion o
Won after a very close finish.
flag (left arm) 150 yards distant, and back over hurdle; hand an envelope to nominator containing a paper on which a simple set sum has to be worked out by the nominator unassisted; once more round the fag, first past the wlaning post, with the sum correctly worked to his hand, wins. Captain Forber's The Signor....Miss Jackson 2 Mr. Taylor's The Shifter...... Mrs. Moore
Bisam trying to take CRL CRU by ONE MILE HANDICAP; for all China Ponies ; ·
Forbes through the Bowrington eate and Catterthan
than stubbornly refusing to join the field; but eventually Signor got away
'away flying, with Duart next, the far- orite and Catterthon left behind. Capt. Hunt made the pace a cracker, covering his first quarter
salle third,
In 31 seconds, but at the Black Rock he bad
his
bolt, Catherthun, who had raced
shot
It up when
entries to close on Saturday, 28th July; entrance $1.00 $2.00 £ non-acceptance not declared to the Hon. Secretary before 5 p.m. Tuesday, 31st July; weights notified on Monday, 30th July: first Prize a Cup value about $60.00; second Pelse 70 per cent. of Entrance Feel; third só per cent,
Mr. Hart Buck I
ponies in grand style only to 'chack gh his Mr. Hart Buck's gr. Viper, xxi. gib..................
asked to race, leading for a few strides, closely Mr. R. Fraser-Smith's d. Daart, 1st, 13lb...... passed by Duart Glengaira Opposite the
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CHIYOO, July 310, Every officer of the China Steam Navigation ST. JOHN Company who is willing to serve in troopships is to be entitled to double pay until the war between China and Japan is concluded. Should of them get killed whilst on daty, their 10,000, wives or relatives will be allowed Tis At the end of SHANGHAI, August rat,
to blm Tis. 1,000. have Paced in t Yesterday afternoon representative of this are to be
are not sufficient officers and journal bad an interview with Mt. N. Okoshi, Beats. I Hongkong and Shanghai the Courol-General for Japan in Shanghal At men to take charge of the CM.S.N. Co. the outset Mr. Okashi complained of the tone of steamers, officers from the Chloess Davy will do the comments made regarding the alaking of the the duty. The steamer Feicking, and Kowsking, comments which he believed were owed to carry troops or stores to Korns. The fying the British Bag, will not be based upon insufficient evidence. Such remarks
прод be feared might Inflame the passions of the Chinese want to buy the steamers Felching and satives and lead to trouble, though, regarding
Pelke, and a fast sug
These sums HALL, Zetland Street, on MONDAY, the 13th
Brethren are cordially invited,
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instant, at 8.30 for 9 p.m. precisely, Villas
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HONGKONG, No. 1185, EC. REGULAR MEETING of the above Mr. Taylor # the possibilities of danger to his nationals he turners of all nationallifes have been LODGE will be held in the FREEMASONE
stated that the Total had assured him that warned by their Console to resign their appoint. Hiage Mr. Master had to side the favorite hard Mr. David Gillies' gr. Silver King, 12.......
the Japanese in to keep his place, and a quarter
in Shanghal need fear sathing meats in the Chinese service, or otherwise they HALL, Zetland Street, on THURSDAY, the 16th mille from
Mr. Brook. 3. home
(time
63 seconds) he collapsed, leaving Mr. Salop's b. Ould Giles, rost, ofb, Mr. Hast from the Chinese. Mr. Okoshi said he bad will have to bear the responsibility themselves, instant, at 8.30 for 9 p.m. precisely, Visiting
heard wild rumours
diers The Chinese man-of-war Tronklang had The Brethren are cordially invited. that Chinese soldiers
Hongkong, 9th August, 1894- in Shanghai were about to take revenge 300,000 on board when she was captured by the upon the Japanese living in the Settlements, Japanese! The steamers Hosting and Kwang but he did not believe them, and felt sure that CA left with troops for Yashan on the sgth Inst.
To be Let. the Taatal and the Municipal Council would The steamere Sfeifer and Cheywan ware at the ink. Teku Bar ready take in troops on the 30th. golb. protect Japanese vlug here. As to the sink-
Duart to go on and win by a couple of lengths in Mr. R. M. Gray's gr. Exile, 10st. Veera
TO LET.
ant and lost many lengths before Mr. Taylor pulled up, Duart showed the way next the fall saving been fired upon after she had been called | Tain 3dia. The tugs and lighters are busy at | N OFFICES in Victoria Bulldings.
Nr. Mr. R. Fraser-Smith's bl. Black Douglas, rost.
#tib... Capt. Forbes a Mr. Cruickshank's go. Havoc, 118, gib.......
Mr. Cruickshank o Silver King and Duart wers best favoriten.ng of the Kowshing he had received official The steamers Hainys, Chintung, Laryssa, After one false start, in which Black Douglas Intelligence of the fact, and other information in Kangpas, and Tecman were all taking to troops
bis possession represented the Kowsking us on the
night and day. Hundence of deserters are being captured and and the soldiers on board Hop, and
her had offered resistance.
bekanded, Coolies are leaving the Taku Tog The story that people Mr. Okoshi with emphasis, is absolutely soldiers. incredible, and I don't balleve it. Thes too, be adibe, and have seen statement that men-of-war have been searching Gr aan vessels. I am informed that such thing
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BARRACKS
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work from Gungadeen and The Friar, Catter these positions Wan meiatalned until nausing the shot as they were struggling in the WAIST," Hald | and Lights. Company's service to Jain sa McGROOM WANCHA! #t the back of ❘ PRIVATE Boarding House-providing li be
galloped to the Bowrington gate beinre being attended by Viper, Havoc and Silver King, and Woog-uel-chong narting post, where the linder
and Silver
par and Havoc Viper carried on the running. Viper was the fret to enter the straight, with Sliver King next, but at the malls post Deart came with a racks and quickly
I min. 39 recs. The lemon cutting proved a most Interesting exhibition, fr. Landate os Endeavour winning from Mr. Cruickshank on Gungadeen after very close fight. Black Douglas and Gungideen were the most fancied for the Once Round Race, Exile, with Mr. Master up, being sext la request. The little black made running to the Bridge where he ran could get him straight, Ezile cutting out the thun being talled off from the start. Rising the
most judiciously commenced to creep up, and was only three lengths astern on entering the straight, where Exle still fed the way from Gungadesa." Inside the distance Mr. Taylor made bis effort and disposing of the Hongkong Stakes winner, at the present cannot be possible, and I can the black, gathely responding, caught Exile in challenged for the lead, but was cleverly beaten contradict the report westerday from Niugp, the last few strides and won fine race by after an interesting finish by a short lengths a length. The Ladles Nomination contest fair third, with Havoc, close up, fourth. Time, fell to Captain Forbes on The Signor, who s min. 151 secs. defeated Mr. Taylor on The Shifter after a close finish. The most important event of the after- the One Mile Handicap, owing to delays,
probably avoidable, and a too lengthy pro game, lost halt fes Interest by being run in the
was a clore thing for favoritism between Duart and Silver King, but neither of this pais had a chance with Viper, the old steeplechaser Woning rather easily by length trai Duart, Silver King finishing fair third.
The arrangemanis left Httle to be desired, Mr. Grote starter, Mr R. M. Gray as clark of the scales, Mr. Hart-Back as judge, sed Capt. Murray as general "boss" of the show, being all well up to their work.
During the afternoon the Band of the Shrop ahke Light Infantry, under Mr. J. Murphy, dis coursed in excellent style the following pleasing selections to March
‚.!! Le Pere In Victoire", OTITIDINE.
***Ikenliams_In_Algis Rol Polka" Jos d'Happik *Waldnewiel Selection. Deutscba Linda
** ita Mis Romeita”
Caryl Valen Election......" Maid Marian"..men Kors. Webington Poss ...Kalari
Marth
Briel details of the races are appended 1- Pony RACK † three-quarter mile raous for all
neule with`ao lên, näded '; soterigi
THE PLAGUE IN HONGKONG.
A letter to the
states that two Japanese who had been doing * prosperous trade at that port, put up their goods to auction on the 25th ulto, preparatory to departure for Japan.
The supposed Japanese spy, caught at the Kiangaan Arsenal on Sunday, it has since tran spired was a native of Arabia and claims to have been a stoker on board the M, M. steamship Callionien.
45.00
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MANAGER,
Victoria Hotel, Hongkong, 19th April, 1894.
(ay THOMAS' GRILL ROOMS, (Corner of Queen's Road and Duddell Stritt.) "HE Undenigned has always thought that Tuch place as this was the one thing needed to fit in between HOTEL Lire and the
First-class in every detail. A place where one OFFICES and ROOMS at Connaught House, may have his GRILLED CHOP & STEAK
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Cạ.
at any hour of the Day, up to IX P.M.; or later Hongkong, 7th August, 1804.
Taz if notice be given. He is also prepared to SUPPLY MEALS to PRIVATE PARTIES per MENU or ORDER the Farties sending Dishes, &c., for same-and Cash, Ter THE BANGKOK HOTEL. Breakfast...per meal $0.75...per Month $13
Tiaa.
11 $0.75... ĮPINE SITUATION ;- near the --BANKS, Dinner solu 12 $1.35...
Mas Breakfast, Tiffo and Dinner... TELEGRAPH and POSTAL DEPART-Breakfast and Tiffi MENTS: close to the RIVER and SHIPPING | TIỀ¤ and Dinner" ws3 OFFICES: Central position,
SPECIAL TIFFINS and DINNERS served The whois block of bulidings consisting of in Excellent Style at abort notice.
W. THOMAS, It is sad that the Vloway has been ordered | HOTEL (pártly furnished) with large CONCERT to proceed to Peking to confer with the Emperor | HALL, several substantially BUILT HOUSES,
(440 Hongkong, 14th June, 1894.
There are no gun-vaseis of any kind at Taku, and the feets are insufficiently manned.
I hope to leave for Korea on the tet or'and of August-Shanghai Mercury.
TIENTSIN,
The Kwang-th anlved back from Kores on the 26th ulto, after having safely landed her troops.
Baron von Keitler, formerly of Paking, has bees appointed feet Secretary to the German Embassy at Washington.
The latest official returns are as follow:- From noon yesterday unili noon to-day :---
New Death Disch. Ram, under
When the Angers, chartered by the W.V.X. on the morgan qustilan. cored treatm
-
Hospital ship Hygala... o Kennedy-town us Slaughter House Private hous88 +
Total
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6
о
a
4 45
• Transferred to Kennedy-town Hospital, Deaths from the outbreak (9th May) up to Angust 8th, noon, 2,446, grand total 2,452.
to run between Nagasaki and Shanghai, cleared
TO BE LET.
Captain de Fiestat milliary attacks to thSHOPS and OUT-HOUSES, &c., &, Bc.
or BUSINESS PREMISES.
at the Customs on Monday afternoon for Japan, French
it was found that she was taking with her a Tinkere okienka prsparing to lasso | Admirably adapted for FIRST-CLASS HOTEL
of rice, eggs, sheep and poultry. By quantity special order of the Total
have
orders
Set Korsa,
orders from Count to leave 189€
the Japanese in Tiestuin |- Pomasston may be taken on OCTOBER 17T, wore stopped by the Customs authorities In spite the mean heroes the and other of protests on the part of the Јарадење
Consul. he will see be responsible for the The PROPERTY may be purchased by The Klangan
Arsenal anthosfiles have now doubled their guarda and
and about 150 men have CW fumadan good authority that Conal PRIVATE TREATY.
For partichikri, apply to been told off to pairol the grounda day und | a * datamask moes the Empress of Russia mydadas
* Masers, SHAW & CHALANT, Wah branch (including now only the Slaughter | 9184, The men have orders to shoot në | him to më every effet to, grurini war betwined
Banglak, 14th June, 1894. in the vicinity or | China BAN CHEN, DET Mat Russia will send no
From noon up to 5 pm. to-day :—At Tang
tamainad is Tientsin in compilisos with
|| Hound) new essen, 15 death since, a ; sent topicious characters foreigners are advised | affofta kavi
Canton in fanks, mid; total remaloing under | treatment at the Tung Wah branch, 13..
LAI-CHI-KON RETURNE.
The following am the returns of admissions, death, sic, at the Lal-chi-kok pant-house for the twenty-four hours eading gelock yesterday
la the
Arsenal grounds.
at the present calila sot to go near the place in troops se Kains. order to avoid unpleasant consequencer.
Our Informant adds that these
The native papers in Shanghai have been his
of physician to the Edi roused to the highest pitch of anger by the lognimé na Peking, and that another gouest reports of the sloking of the Kowshing, and
they sounimomaly demand the meet complets mens in determi
The "knowledge of Captain Sven
China panier) weight for inchas se pot equinas Jom Afarlaziosa, 31 deaths, ≤ 1 dla | revenge.
my rompnising under treatment, gö. | Manachon's presence on tär lillated seamar le
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TO BE LET WILD DELL BUILDINGS (Farslaðved or Unimanishad), Fire Good Reema attested in the best part of the buildings
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Proprietor.
TO LET.
WELLING HOUSES :—
HIGHCLERE, at MAGAZINE GAP. No. 1. RIPON TERRACE.
· FLOORS in BLUS BUILDING...:{
No. 1, BuzzMY STREET.
NGS, OLD BAILEY. OFFICES **
PRATA CENTRAL over Moses, Dou-
GLAS LAPRAIK & Co.'s
GODOWIE 1****
BLUE BUILDINGL
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