House of Commons is inclined to be indifferent to Colonial grievances. Sucb, however, in the case, and it most further be remembered that, if any member supports the Colonists, he does NO In direct opposition to the Interests of the tax- payers at home, because every penny of refue- tion in the colonial contributions has to be made good hy English taxpayers,
This argument strengthened by the targa lncrease in the naval expenditura for the current year, and. any man wishes to give the Coloniats the cold shoulder, he bas only to refer to the amagats contributed towards the Imperial Defences by the British Colorfer as a whole in order to find what he belleves to be a satisfactory excuse. Stin, It would be idle to deny that the protest from the Stesite has made a great impression, and the pettiion, which is expected to arriva within the next fortnight, will come most opportunely to deepen that impression. The only fear is test a sudden collapse of the Ministry and a dis solution should upset all Parliamentary, plans and send members off to their constituencies, where local gilevances have a very much stronger claim upon their attention.
It is understood, says the Home News, that Ste Charley Mitchell, the Governor of the 'Stralis Settlements, will shortly visit London in connection with the military contribution question.
In the
EASTERN MOSTGAGE AND AGENCY CO. The report of the directors to the end of 1894 slates that the funds of the company are at the moment fully employed; but this has not been so during the whole period under review, and although the revenue in silver continues to show a satisfactory increase, the gold results stated have suffered seriously accounts from the low rates of exchange at which the interest had to be remitted. After providing for Interest paid and accrued an debentures, fully-paid ordinary and "A" shares, for expenses of management and other charges, a balance is shown to the credit of revenge account of £3,524, which, with 1.311 brought forward from the revenue account of the previous year, makes a total available balance of £3.835. From this amount sa interim dividend of ai per cent, wis paid in October, and it is now proposed to make further distribution of 13 per cent, payable on Apell 30th thus giving a return of 4 per cent, less Income tax for the year,"wb'ch" will leave a balance of £1,435 to be carried forward,
Straits Times.
SHIPPING AND MAIL NEWS.
MAILS DUE:
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French (Marche) 3rd Inst. Austrailan (Tsinan) 3rd inst. Tacoma (Tacoma) qih inst. English (Rehilla) 6'h Inst, Indian (Wingsang) 7th Inst., American (Peru) 8b Inst, German (Karlsruhe) 8th last. Canadian (Empreis of Japan) tath lost; Tacom's (Sikh) 20th inst.
The Canadian Pacific Railway Co.'s steamship Empress of China arrived at Vancouver yester day at 6.30 p.m.
THE P. & O. S. N. Co.'s emship Rohfile, with the next English mail. left Singapore for this part at 4 pm. yesterday, and is expected here about 6 a.m. on the 61h inst..
THE steamshin Wingsang, from Calentta sad Straits, left Singapore for this post at 6 am. to-rlay.
THE Nippon Yusen Kaisha's chartered, steamer Asamor left Bombay for this port on the 28th
inst.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 1895.
THE JAPANESE INPERIAL RESCRIPT
The following statesmanlike Imperial, Rescript, in which the hand of the veteran Count Ito la very evident, was published as an "extra" to. the Oficial Gaselle on Sunday the 31st insi, ;—
"The prosperly of a nailon can only be advanced by pence, and to strictly adhere to a peaceful policy and make It effective for the national prosperity is Our duly towards Our Ancestors, and bus been Our aim since Wa came to the ibrane. Unfortunately breach In the relations between Our country and Chins occurred, and We were compelled to engage China in hostilities for more than ten months. Our officials, the army, the navy, and the Diet, all being in accordance with Our mind, the people at home exerted themselves to supply the necessary ald abundantly to the soldiers at the front, taking every precaution agafasi accident; while those who went abroad took so heed of their life, venturing in number. less hardships through storms of wind and for rents of rain, through bitter cold and burning best,so that nothing could withstand the flag of the Rising Sun, The expeditionary forces gained a reputation for bumanity and moderation, and were supported by a diplomacy that was 'alert and adroit, thus advancing the dignity and prestige of the Empire at home and abroad. These results are to be attributed to the benign Influence of Our ancestors; yet had the loyalty and bravery, as well as the devotion of Oar officers and subjects not hesa so great as even to reach the heavens, how could these things: kave been achieved?
"We now earnestly desire to tea the restora-
ton of peace and the advancement of the prosperity of the Empire by the aid of your loyalty, bravery, and sincerity.
"We have concluded a Treaty of Peace and an Armistice with China, and the end of the bostilities li shortly expeated. Cblas sincerely regrets her former breach of faith, and Wa agree with the conditions of the treaty megolluted by Our plenipotentiaries. The peace and prestige newly gained are the result of the com- bined efforts of Our officials and Our officers. With the widening of the foundations upon which the national prosperity rests, Our duty has become heavier. We have now to tell you of Our wishes in order that you should know the proper course to follow.
The following Imperial address was also delivered to Count Ito and Viscount Mateu, the two Tapanese plenipotentlaries, on the 18th Inst. -
"China sent a plenipotentiary in order that he should request peace of us. Seeing her desire for peace to be sincere, We inverted you with alto, and may be expected here about the 17th the powers of plenipotentiaries in order that you might canfer with the Chinese envoy.. After negotiating with him for several days you were enabled to gain his compliance to the terms offeted]. What you report now tous well agrees with Our opinion, and We believe will on ribute to the reputation of the Empire. We horoughly approve of your great mesit.” HONGKONG RIFLE ASSOCIATION.
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THE AUSTRALIAN' CHAMPION STAKES. CHAMPION "TAKES, of 1,020 povs, recand 200
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BILLIARDS.
LONDON, March 19th.
At the Argyll Hall, Roberts schļeved a brilliant victory over Peall to whom he was conceding gooo in 4,000, in fact the champion made i record performance on Saturday afternoon, as he made his "thousand "to four breaks, namely, 440, 156, 368 and 36 unfinished; the full scores were 24.000 tn Roberts, 21.728 to Peall. The game was for £200 and was played on a table by Messrs. Wright and Co.
This week at the same place Roboris is con- ceding Dawson 8,000 is 24,000 for the same sum, and getting none the best of II, the scores being 13,551 to Dawson and 7,635 to Roberts,
Last week the match of 8,000 ay, which | Flebards conceded 300 to Taylor at the Royal Aquarium, resulted in a victory for the former by 4'o palats, the full scores being 8,000 to Richards and 7,520 to Taylor. This week the same two are playing on exactly the same terms, the scores at pre eat boing 5,554 to Taylor and 5.334 to Richards.
B*XING.
It may be remembered that Frank Craig, the Coffee Cooler, came over here with big "splurge," and after beating Johnny O'Brien || and Ted Pritchard, he almeð at higher game, challenging both Peter Jackson and Frank Slavin. The former simply declined to have anything to do with Craig, but S'avlo took him on. As will be seen from the sceaust of the "battle" which took place at the Central Hall, Holborn. In the presence of some 6,000 spectators, the affair proved a fiasco,
THE FIGHT..
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I may be the "col ur of their choice ;” I hope I am. I is an honour 1 sould feel proud of from the bottom of my heart. I trust, however, during the remainder of my career I may do nothing to forfelt the respect and enteim I have always met with from members of the N. S. C.. Apologling for the length of this letter, and trusting I have well defised my fatentions for the
Future,
I am, yours, &c.
PETER JACKSON, National Sporting Club, March 13th.
THE UNIVERSITY BOAT RACE.
LONDON, March The vanal immense crowds of people of all classes and conditions thronged the banks of the Thames this morning to witness the gand race between the Universities of Cambridge and Ox ford s'rice the present series began in 1819. The race was rowed over the championship course from Putony to Morilske, 41 ́ miles. As lþ former years the start was made from boat moored just above Fatoes bridge, and the rich 'was finlihed at the Ship Hotel at Mortlake.
Cambridge launched their boat first and were almost immediately followed by Oxford. The river was alive with every conceivable kindofcraft, but the arrangements for keeping the course clear ware perfect and me best was allowed to obstruct the way to the goal at Mortlake. The crews in the race were constituted as follows
Oxford.
Bow-H. B. Cotton (Magdalen), 911, 1zib. 3.-M. C. Pilkington (Magdalen), 12st. 4lb. 3-CK: Phillips (New), fast. alb. 4-T. H. Stretch (New) 1st. Gib SW, B. Stewart (Brasenose), 13st. Bib. 6.-C. D. Burnell (Magdalen), 13ṣt, alb. 7.-W. F. Crum (New) xart. zli Stroke, C. M. Pliman (New), 12st. Tĺb, Cox.-C. F. Seroceld (Now), 81a, rik.
Cambridge.
THE HARD ROAD OF AMERICAN
JOURNALISM."*.
France wh regard to their possessions to Alien should be submitted to arbitratios.. Sir Edward Grey, Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs, in reply to a question, said that the parleylog, with France as to the British claim to the Nile Valley began in 1894. He coniloved that the Brish would not permit the Mahdi to oust the Egypt 408 from their rights, nor would the Government ignore the rights of Turkey,
Mr. Cleveland Moffett, Inte of the New York Herald plot, as written for The Illustrated American an sticle criticizing the general conduct of the American dally newspaper. Mr. Moffett' Is severn in his export of the Inside
Hon. Mackerzia Bɔweil (Minister of Trade life of metropolltas journale, hat he seems to have sathority for speaking dæ cathedra and land Commerce), Sir A. P. Caron (Pontmaniere General), and the Hon. G. E. Foster (Minister reported to have said:
of Flounce) have hern appointed to represent delegates of Saint John's, triative to the prop sal Canada in the forthcoming conference with the
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Newfoundland.
The French Government propose to intinduce the necessary legislation for the purpose of establishing a system of farmers' banks. These banks will be empowered to make advances either on land or produce, and the necessity for encouraging foreign supplies will thus be avoided. - Waggons laden with presents are hourly arriving at Prince Bismarck's residence. He has alio received a quarter of a million letters.
April and.
The death is announced, la bis 73rd year, of M. Charles Camille Doucet, the well-known anibor, who for many years has been Secretary of 'L'Academie Francatie
that advancing service does not bring much "Journaliem (s uniike other professions in this,
grester remuneration or desirablilty of work. As for the reporters, ten years is a long stretch offer union between the Dominion of Canada and service, men being regarded as veterans after four or five years. In fact the whole city staff of a great newspaper is apt to change like the 30th.human body in spics of seven years. The
reporters who survive the periodical shakenos which descend on all newspaper offices like cyclones once or twice a year, and who survive the jealousies, the meannesses, the cliques, the humillations, the discomforts of their work, are advanced (?) to desk positions or to the dignity of editor. But here, while accepting greater confiuement and responsibility, they are given in exchange for their ripened experience scarcely greater salaries then they were able to earn as 'star' reporters. Indeed they often find them... seiven catalog less, for the pay of a copy-reader, The House of Commons, by a majority of 44, one of these 'advanced' positions & Sunday including Mr. Joseph Chamberlain and several editor, an assistant clly ediine, or a night city Redmondites, passed the second reading of the editor, is only from $in to $60 (göld) a week, Welsh Diaestablishment Bill. Mt. Balfour sald an average that many good reporters will | tha obvious intention was to destroy the church. exceed. Or
of suppose they attain one The Timer says that the Colllery owners aro the higher prizes, the position of elly edlior, anxious for a permanent settlement of the strike, night editor, or managine editor, with salaries and have accepted the offer of the Government ranging from $60 to $150 (gold) a' work-and it to latervene. The owners will pay plece work must be borne in mind that there, are very few rates with the use of machinery. The Chronicla of these positions, say two or three dezen in Newsnys that à large section of the men object to York, with four thousand active journalists to fill stopping the strike until the Umlon in penniless. them--what dres it smount to? These editors The Kalter has wired to Prince Black are treated with scarcely more consideration" God bless you and render you happy in the thin the ordinary reporters, and are at any time evening of your life. May you ever remate the Hable to be discharged without notice. I have pride of the German people," known New York dally to change its city editor four or five times in six months. And on The Herald it used to be the fashion to condole with a man on his elevation to power, it being anxiom in the office that the first step in cuttlog off a man's bead was to lift It Into prominence.
"But admitting that editors or reporters hold their positions for a number of years, as many do, their surroundings, temptations, and obliga- tions are such that it is almost impossible for them to lay by any money, even though their Incomes would more than justify it were they lo other califngs. This statement may be taken as The result is for the true, without explanation. journalist, editor as well as reporter, that when bis usefulness is done, when his strength is worn AWAY, when bis period of short-lived favour has waned, when his hair is whitening and the fifty year point growing near, the polat at which other men in other lines not endowed so richly are preparing to reire on an assured competence, he finds the fierce blas of a Veverish Ilfe with Its little glory dyleg Away into ashes, seen nothing" before him but poverty and regrets, loneliness and often disgrace, for when everything else has failed them, newspaper men are all too prone to fall themselves and seek in drink some brief illusion of xx/fafaction, some pitiful fargetfulness."
Bow.-T..B. Hope (Trinity Hall), rost. Tilb, 2-F. C. Stewart (Trinity Hall), 128, alb, 3-H. A. Gime (First Trinits), tast, 4lb. 4-W. S. Adie (Fiest Trinity), risk, 4lb. ST. J. Descanson (Emmanuel), 130, alb. 6-R. T. Bousey (Lady Margaiči), xzst. yib, 7-LA, S. Bell (Trinity Hall), rest, ylb. Stroke--D. A. Wauchope (Trinity Hall), Frst,
gib.
Cox.—F. C. Begga (Tilolly Hall), 811. alb..
The weather was cold and raw with #qualls of drizzling talu, which however, did not deter anybody from keeping bis or her place in the crowd and patiently waiting the start of the race. There was also a changeable southwest wind which put the water in pretty bad con- dition. When passing Barnes Bridge, Oxford was a long way ahead and crossed the finishing line at Mortlake two and a quarter le gths to the good.. The time was 20,50, which, despite the adverse conditions, is jó séconds faster than the time in which the Oxonlans won last year's race, which they finished three and a half lengths ahead of the Cambridge crew.
Oxford has now won 19 and Cambridge 12 226.alace the reales begun, the contest in 1877 resulting in a dead best. The first content between the two Universlides was at Healey in 1839, the next la 1895. Sluce 1845 the race. has been rowed on the course from Patver to Mortlake, except on three occasions, in 1846, 1856, and 1863, when the order was reversed and the crews pulled from Mortlake to Putney,
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL MATCH.
England v. Scotland.
LATE TELEGRAMS,"
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The French Government have decided to subsidise a weekly direct service by the Mes- sageries Maritimes Company from Alexandria to Mauritius; also a rapid Indo-Chini_service by the same company, stopp og at Bombay, In order to compete for the Indian trade,
April 4tb.
Among the many public demonstrations la honor of the eightieth anniversay of Panca "The increase of the Empire's reputation by
Blemaick's birthday, one of the most effective the recent victories gives Us great pleasure,
was that organized by students of German, but it also brings to Our mind the fact that We
Valversliles.. Five thand of these yester are still far from realising all Our hopes for the
day marched to Frederickirabe, and in the most enthusiastic manner festified to their extension of the prosperity of the country. We
admiration for the ex-Chancellor, Prince Bis desire with your aid to establish on an enduring
Round and Last-There was a buzz of foundation the power and wealth of the Empire,
marck, acknowledging the high compliment thus pald him, was much affected. In endeavouring not to be prend and haughty, but exciterneat as the gong sounded and the men to be modest and polite; Improving military arts, stood up in readiness for the fray. Taking the bat not proceeding to extremes; encouraging centra Slevin looked by for the bigger men of
addressing the students he enlarged upon the literature and book learning, but not to the degree the fun, but it was evident that the coloured
inestimable blessings of peace, and declared of effeminacy. Though military plans and finar-man did not intend to let bis rival make a great
that, matwithstanding the great valon which ke attached to colonial expansion, he believed that clal arrangements have been entrusted to Our deal of use of his superior weight. Slavin stood Ministers, and they are responsible for them, in the centre with his long arms fully extended,
crest concessions should be made by Germany in connection with the Caroline Islands and Craig yet the true foundation of the national mascerity and sparring eagerly for an opening.
Samoan questions in order to avoid plunging the nation lato the horrors of war. The Prince is to be laid by the efforts of Our loyal subjects, stood off, looking very unconcerned, and ready To adopt a heughty and arrogant demeanour to meet bla opponent as he came in with the left, | and assume a contempivous attitude to others
It was an anxious moment for Craig, as he stood
referred with deep emotion to the numberless avidences which had reached him from all Fecause of our victories will result in national perilously close to the ropes with Slavin gradually
quarters of the globe of the kindly feeling loss of credit with other Powers, and such con- wearing in and locking very dangerous. They
entertsfoed towards him. Special #llurion was duct le emphatically against Out wishes. As to stood there and sparred for some seconds until
made to the presents and telegrams which had at last Slapi thought be bad found an opening,
reached him from Germaans la Australia, and China, you should serume with her the warm
in the warmest terms the veteran statesman friendship of a good neighbour when the Treaty and Hepping in he shot out the left at the face.
acknowledged the tilbute paid to him by the he saw the blow coming, he was as aglio un a of Peace in ratlled. You, all Oursubjects, shall The Confer, however, was on the left, and as
celebra'tons of his birthday which had taken appreciate or desires"
cat on his feet and hopped smartly sway to the
place in America and in Great Britain, LONDON, March 30th. right. This had the desired effect, a Slavin's
April 3rd. Mr. J. F. Hogan, member for Mid Tipperary, attempted hit fell lightly over the black man's
Lord Brassey, in an address on beval archi- has given notice in the House of Commons of bli shoulder. At the same time the latter rushed in as quick as lightning, and soon they were in
tecture for war, showed the value of armoured fetention to ask the Charcellor of the Exchs- holds, and while in this position, Craig, who was
The ralo had almost ceased when at a quarter quer whether he will arrange for the direct repre- and quick-firing guns. "Great Britain," he said, certainly as strong as the other mar, gradually forced his rival right across the ring and back past three the Scotchmen entered the field. They sentation of the coloules at the proposed Inter-would not be able to combat any two of the were soon followed by English fifteen, and a pational Monetary Conference, or whether he Earopean powers at sas, owing to the lack of medium solved battleships, five of which would on to the apps. As the Australian rebounded, miente or two later the game was commenced, will sppoint an Imperial delegate to voice the
equal the cost of three vessels of the biggest herashed wildly with his head down at Craig, but
McMillan kicking off for Scotland. Thompson desires of the Colonies. as he bore down on him the "Cooler" landed the
Mr. E. Montague Nelson, the Chairman and clati. He would not reduce the coal capacity." The Standard's correspondent at Berlin rig’es left on the chest and they cluched. Slavin held in trying to return let the hall through als hands.
but it rolled over the line, and he was enabled Managing Director of Nelson Brothers, bas the other with his right arms round the neck, to touch down before any of the Scotchmen yielded to the request of the Conservative party that it is believed there that France intends to and as he was doing 10 Craig punched him under the heart. A Hitle scrambling work could get on to him. After a few minutes, and withdrawn his candidstars for the parlla-relse the Upper Nile and bold it as hostage for ensued in the middle of the arena, where Crais during which play was well in the Eagleh half mentary representation of Warwick. This leaves the evacuation of Egypt.
Mr. Robert Peel, son of the Speaker, the sitting Woods took a free kick and sent the ball into landed left and right lightly on the body, and
the visitors' quarter. Very soon afterwards, member who is to be elevated to the peerage,
the only Conservative candidate in the field. Se made via endeavours to get on the head. however, Scotland had a free kick to turn, and About three-quarters of a minute had now
The Parls Debatt, In commenting upon the Donaldson found touch well in the English ball, expired, and just as they were at close quarters, From the fist Scottish forwards had played with proposed French expedition to the Nile Valler, Craig very foolishly tried his old game of leadlog great dish, and were distinctly faster on the says that the Khedive is the legitimate head of off with the right at the jaw. Had he brought than their opponents.. There was not so the fortiory affected, and that in any action she it off the blew might possibly have clinched much difference in the serummaging, but directly may taks France will only consider the interests matters, but aufortunately for him Slavin just the bail became loose, the Scottish pack came of Turkey and Egypt, and will recogelse so got out of the way, and as he stepped back away time after time.. At length Fools and other Fower, The French newspapers agree almost on to the ropes the blow fell harmlessly Mitchell beaded a good rush by the English that M. Hanotany, the Minister for Foreign In the air. Before Craig could steady barself forwards, but the Scotchmen defended exceed Affairs, must protest against the claims of Great Slavin rushed in at him and essayed a fagy cell, and play was close to midfield, when Britain to the Nile Valley, and characterise the lead at the head, but as usual Calg was chers minutes from the start a penalty kick was statements of Sir Edward Grey in the House of not to be caught napping, and they got into holds. The Coffee Cosler tried to push bisven to England, Byrne was entrusted with Commons as to French-aggression as merely
The British Medical Journal condams tha Kotagonist away, but just as they were breaking the place, and, although the Scottish goal was at swagger." The Economist arges the dispatch away Slavin brought an end to the affair, Craig ch a great distance the English full-back, amid of a Bullish expedition to proclaim possession of
tremendous cheering, sest the ball just over the the Nile waterway frors Uganda to the Mahdi's forecast of the Optum Commission Report bad not got his head fairly straight when the big bar. This reverna soused the Scottish to even border.
published by the Daily Chronicle. It adds, min banged the right w terrific force fairly
The House of Commons, by a majority of 26, || however, that the report recommends the enforce- under Craig's chin and jolted his head back. greater efforts, and after a series of scrimmages
near the English line a renalty was given has passed Mr. Dalziel's motion favouring the ment of rules for the prevention of oplum- There was a bit of luck about it, but there could
against the home team. Flay was very close autonomy of England, Scotland, Wales, and smoking in licensed premises, The use of be no doubt of its effectiveneir, for noe sound to teach, but Gorge Nellsan, who took the kick, | Ireland, with separate Parliaments for the control the drug for pleasure and medicinal pur had he received the half-arm punch than Craig sent the ball well between the posts, and of domestic affairs. The Ministers supported poses is sa merged together that it is impose fell forward all a heap on his face. The muscles than in five minutes equalised for the Northerners, the motion; the Parnallites opposed it Mr. able to interfere with the former without of his body guivered, and from the moment he During the next few minutes both sides played Balfour denounced the motion as laying the causing great hardships regarding the latter. went to the boards, there was no question of the "Cooler getting up again in the allotted desperately to obtain a lead, but all through foundation of future difficulties. Such a colossal Smoking is confined to comparatively few people, but the evil effects resulting from it are largely time. There he was stretched out on the the rushes the Scotchmen kept on gaining change would, he said, wazken the Kingdom.
ground, and but for the good kicking "by the
due to the surroundings, wherein it la practised, floor at full length, and he did not move English backs, the South countrymen must have. An inch until the ten seconds had been been very hard pressed. Then came the ose
The complete returns of the revenue for the The Report of the Commissionere is against counted off, when he was carried to his corner, great blender of the match, Byrns in trying to
United Kingdom for the fiancial year, which the Introduction of any radical change in the Of this addendum by a native delegate argen that the -513-As several lettern have appeared in your and Slavin proclaimed the winner amidst « ritorn the ball from a kick by Campbell having | closed on March 31st, show that the total customs, which is the growth of centuries. An colomas referring to an attempt made to induce scene of the greatest excitement. The contest the ball charged, dows, and Gearge Nelson got receipia amounted to £101,697,000
London company to treat for the acquisition fasted exactly 1 min. 1osec. of the Straita Insurance Company, it may
over the line and scored a try for Scotland. This £7,000,000 represents the sum paid direct to habit le far more excusable than that of alcohol, On the strength of his victory, Slavia at once
focal taxation account, the aggregate exceeding and the results for legs well than the probable point was not lesproved, but of course it gave the estimate by half a million sterling. The alternatives, alcohol and gala.. Interest your renders to know that a telegram || challenged Peter Jackson, in reply to which
The Times publishes a telegram from its has been received to-day from the Head Office Jackson has written the following letter to the Sand indeed of a points to three actual surplus in the accounts for the twelve
the remainder of the half, was elit.
correspondent at Rangoon stating that much in Singapore announcing that the Directors of sporting press, from which it will be seen that the forwards, the backs scarcely aver getting the moniks is about three-quarters of a million. the Commercial Ualen Assurance Company he has started the same old quibbles we are so ball and having to devote their energies almost Very Rar, Robert Payne Stalt, D.D., Dean of British and French Commissions for the deletes The death is reported at the age of 77 of the friction exists between the members of the Limited, have resolved to withdraw from all weed to in boring circles. For my own part 1.
entirely to defence.
tion of the proposed Baffer State, owing to the A Canterbury, Berotiations having reference to the purchase do not believe there is the slightest chance of a minute or two after change of ends play of the Siraits Insuranes Company, Limited.
the two men over meeting in the ring. Appended was in the Scottish Kalf, bei a kick by Simpson The British Ministry aze seriously perturbad | attempt of iks latter to establish a militaty post I am, etc.,
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British territory. P. pro. J. T. HAMILION,
W. H. TALBOT, Manager, Shanghai Branch.
There was a good attendance of twenty-thres members to compete for the Maniol-Henry cup last Saturday at the Kowloon Baits. The result of the last two practices demonstrates the fact that at short ranges the Martin! is quite equal to the Magazine bill. The spoons were won by Corporal Dowsett. R.B. Private Ratty, R.B Mr. Webber, R.E, Sergt. Major Moralsh, R.E., Colour-Sergeant Lacey, R.B. The following were the best acores gu
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The British steamship Brindisi left Slogapore on the 25th Instant, and bad fair weather throughout.
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The British steamship Hangchow left Chin- klang on the 27th altime, and had light southerly winds with thick and hexy weather throughout,
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The German steamship Lymoon__„lati Shanghai on the a7 h ultimo, and had moderate south-south-east winds down to Turnabout: thence to port had foggy weather and calms. At 8 p.m. last night nachored in Kowloon Bay,
HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK RETURNS.
Trent NEUFO\TRASPOR in Kowloon Dock:
Formosa................. Chuentias (Crafter) ............ TK
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18
M
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13
Verona
19
Mongkut
Reina Cristina (cruiser)
Honam.....
Nurnberg atestars56k)
Victoria...190
Cormopolitan
Aberdeen
Commencing to-day, 1st May, the hour of
departure of the "night boats to Canton is 6 p.m. Instead of 5.30 p.m.
Major Wroitadayan
THE STRAITS INSURANCE COM
LIMITED:
The following letter, which speaks for lisell, was published in She ghai on the 27th ultimo
To the Editor of the
NORTH-CHINÁ DAILY NIWA,
Shanghai, 16th April, 1895.
SPORTING NEWS.
THE AUSTRALIAN CUP,
April 1st.
The Countess of Rassell is suing the Earl for the restoration of conjugal rights. She is willing to recant the odious, charges she made against hira. The defence to the action is that the motive of the plant is to his case in each of which will be equal to the largest in the Itsilan Lect.
The French will launch six ironclads in 1896,
The Canadian Government have vigorously " protested agalost the proposal of the United States Government to have a World's Confer- ence on the Behrlog Ses dispute, contending that such a conference is unnecessary after the decision given by the arbitrators at Paris,
April 15th.
Mr. J. Lawrence Gane, Liberal Member for East Leeds, has died,
April 15-6.
All the English newspapers comment favourable terms on the conduct of the Guides and the steadiness of the antive troops when retiring before a large foren of the enemy on the
Mr. Fowler is now convalescent, and took banks of the Panjkers River. caniago exercise yesterday.
VIENNA, April 16:b, - According to the latest reports received from damage has been wrought by the earthquake experienced yesterday. Several houses have colapsed, and the railways are blocked by falling débris. It is estimated that about twenty persons have been killed..
ST. PETERMBURG, April 16th, "The Emir of Bokhara is manding a special embassy here to arrange for the evacuation of:
Brindisi, 2,139 tons register, which was built in modersted, and the clouds, which threatened that of all the clubs' in the world—und in 14% realize that" England was going to love. | the scheme would involvs. a costinuous charge i the southern districts of Austris, immense
We hear that the P. & O. Co's steamer 1880, ut Sanderland, has been sold to the Japanese Government,
transferred the play maater the other end, and at the growing hastily to the appointment of PETER JACKSON YO F. 7. BLAVIN.
gradually the Scotchment forced their way right Sir Harcules G. R. Roblesco, G.C.M.G. To the Editor of the "SportimaNEJ! down the touch lins to the English quarters, Governor of Caps Colony and High SIR-I notice to-day a letter from Frank For a minute or two the pressure was very Commisslower of South Africs, in succession to Slavia in which he invites me to another.com. serere, but Wooda relleved, and Taylor followed Sie H. B. Loch, a.c.M.G., L.CB. A member of text. Now, Slavin, like the sporting public, up his captain's effort with a run and a kick, the House of Commons parpises moving a knows perfectly well I have repeatedly stated which, unfortunately for his side, did not End formal motion of adjournment to-night in order that neder no circumstances would I compete at touch. Smith at back was exceedingly sale, and that the question may be discussed. During the early part of the Australian Capy other club in England than the National was not at fault on a single cocasion, Football The Britials Aged Poor Commission, which Sporting Club, and I see nothing in his letter was of a very vigorous character after this, the includes Lond Brassey among its members, has Day the weather was very disgressble owing that is at all likely to make me badge one inch Scottish pack sever Lagging, despite the reported condemning Mr. Joseph Chamberlain
Slavin kowe great pace which they had set themselves, scheme for granting pensions to deserving and to the high wind, but late in the day the weather from my fixed determination.
and gradually the spectators began to thrifty old people.". The commission assert that this I mean no dispara ement to other establishe rain to the morning, had disappeared. With the big cricket match will in full swing, the ments-pone exists where a man can be marred Scarcely svar could Taylor or Cattell get the of 2,000,000 per annum for to years before it attendance, was quite up to anticipations, and of a fairer contest without the slightest particle ball away to the men behind them, and whenever would become effective, and that so provision the club was able to show a fine day's racing. of favour, than at the N. S. C. Ho cught they did the tacking of the Scotchmen wir could be made for excluding the thriftless from During the absence from the Colony of Mr. Havoc, the favourite, for the Australian Cup, to know whether my right to the title of absolutely sure. Donaldson for his side did its braediendo define D. Glilles, Ms. Robert Cooke will sign for the iterally played havoc with his apponents, as A Champion Boxer Is well founded. His superb work, and was a long way the best half It is reported that the Governor of Dahomey, as the folde. A penalty kick towards the faith (who is in command, of one of the two Franch as Acting General Manager, and Mr. Thomas 3. straight, he shot up to the leaders and left them reverse of sweat, and should have siren him at it, and later on Esgland be the game telegraphic communication with M. Ribot the i the ceded territory in the Pamirs. Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Company, L., after appearing to be in trdable-entering the experience is that direction, I am afraid, was the was taken by George Heilson, but nothing came. expeditions in the Hiddin Niger, reached, the
Astralis
coast on March 8th, and placed himself in standing. Next to the wiener's brilliant win
striking "example that my cisim is something the improved form shown by The Harvester more than a bare assumpilan. The dis I hold advantage. Shortly before the end was the most noticeable incident in connection is one bestowed on me by the public, to whose the Scotchmen got sight on to the English line, French Fremier and Minister of Finance, whom he informed of the advance fats British ferritory, with the race. The time, however, must be decision in this and other countries 1 have Byrne just saving from well timed kick. noted as the slowest since Luline won in the always been ready to bow, I have certainly Shortly before the whistle blew, Campbell made The Right Hon. the Earl of Kimberley, Secretary DEAFNESS. An essay describing a really worked hard for 1, and during the last few years ble marks in front of the English goal. Another of State for Foreign Affairs, kas not yet received genuine Care for Deafness, Singing in Ears, &c. mud just 20 years ago. AUSTRALIAN CUP; a handleap of yo sova, my sola ambition and I've left no stone un core to Scotland seemed imminent, but they reply from the French Government is no matter how severe or long-sanding, will Second 150 sovs. third 75 sovs. Two miles turned to accomplish it has been to meet one place failed, and thewinit of "no side "left response to his demand for an explanation of be seat post fros-Artficial Ear-drams and
man and afterwards to retire, whatever the result Scotland with wall deserved victory by a the encroachment of the French expedition is similar appliances antimaly ssperseded. Addres and a quarter.
might have been. I have always tried to meet Papaity (pal and a try to si pensity goal, or six the Melódia Niger, A paction; of the IEDCK THOMAS KEMPE, Victoria Chambers, 19, Southe W. R. Wilson's bre Havoc, by Nordenfelt---
(yees wrgu ikut tas vidime of Great Britain and Faimpiou Buildings, Holbern, Leaders (ART. Fraiky, dyen, Tot, yiksamından Gogh 1 | men of may own class, and have HOT AS YOI WOON 3 polaću te slevou.......
Rose as Acting Secretary.
In conformity with the provisions of Regals. tlon IV of the General Regulations of the Chiness Pilotage Servico, a board of appoints ment will hold a competitive examination at the Harbour Master's Office, Canton, at 11 .. on the roth instant to fill two vacancies in the Canton pilotage body, Only those who have servad an appresičenkip ́are aligible for appointments