rum on fixed deposit with the Bank has been kept in this form of investment la view of the Byptoneking refund of e portion of the Capital, which our vollcitori advise us may probably be mede shout the end of February. I think I
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 1896.
H. Arthur got most points.
critical the we ask you to intervene to pro- BOXING-Caich weights (First heat.)—Over ten tect the rights of citizens who bare long aglated
legally for their rights,"
stone.
S. Balley heat J. Strathle. PARALLIL HARS.-The following took part in this event H. Artbus, H. E. Hayward, A. Pitacco, E Joseph, A. A. Alves, M. A Fig.shredo..
!
H. Arthur got most points, Examoy Boxine.—Peleats Ralph, R.B... Private Owens, R.B. This was a very spirited bout. Ralph was the hardest hitter.
STCOND DAY, 31 Jan. The following is a list of the events contested this evening. Results will be given in our " Extra "lo-moLLOW ;- HORIZONTAL BAR.-H. Artbar, H. E. Hayward, P. Hyndman, A. Plisco, E. Joseph. H. W. Kennett, A. A. Alves, MA; Fizy-trada, EXHIBITION CLUB SWING -Sgt. W. Smythe,
mentioned at our lost meeting that it was the Intention of your Bound to weltá deen the book value of the steamers, and I am gled to way that we can make a beginning in that direction by wilting off 5 pri cent, and silli recommend a slight increase of dividend to shareholders. The opening of the West River Is gif} being much talked about, and I would mention that a short time ago your Directarı detilled Captain Clake of the steamer Faung shan to make a purrey to Wa-chow-fu; as they consider that the information he may gather and the expeilence he may gain will prove useful at some future time. We have also ordered two amall steamers to begin the frade with, should the river ha apened to foreign steam traffic. The construction of there boats will, however, be of such a nature that they can, if necessary, ba ntelally employed in other dlections. Before conclading, it is only prover that I should | Fencino.—Final Bort, express the sincere repeat felt by the Directors for the loss by death of Mr. Poon Pane, who had occurled a sest at this Raarl for several years and had been of great stralen to the Company in a variety of ways, notably in bringing about the Arrangements under which we are now runciąg “with the Chinese-wned s'camera. With there fow remarks, gentlemen, unless farther information, be required; I would propose the adoption of the report and accounts.
Captain Tillett:-I have much pleasure Is seconding that.
Mr. Fenwick:-Bolore passing that motton I shou'd like to aak about the steamer Winglong, which I see by the papers is in dock and laid un. There is a report among the Chinese that the Company is paying ber as much as $800 month to keep off the run.
The Chairman:-The report is not true. The Company is not paying a single cash to her or her owners.
Mr. Fenwich:- thank you for the statement. I know the report is current amongst the Chineze, that the reston I brought it forward.
The Chairman-I can assure you an arrange- ments of any roit have been made with the steamer's company. (Applause.)
The motion was then pat to the vote and. cauled anilmausly.
The Chairman-The next business is the reelection of·M÷sas." Gaurdin and Henderson an auditors. Will one of the shareholders pro. pare them ?
Mr. Gong: hep to prapuse the re-election of Mex. A. O'D. Gourdin and F. Henderson avanditors
R.B.
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FXHIBITION" Bextra-Light weight. Pelv,
Bamfield, R. Ņ, v. Priv. Simmons, R.B. Bexd,—Feather weight.-Faul,
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*** HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI
BANKING.CORPORATION.
The following in the Balence Sheet sitschod to the Report of the Court of Directors of the ** above named Corporation :
PEERS AND MUNICIPALITIES.
· Sixty years have made a wonderful difference in the views entertained by Press towards the muntelpal corporations, remarks a writer in ons of the home papers. In 1835, when the Act which was to remodel the old, close, corrupt corporations was passed, the Lords thought that every borough with a municipality worki 5,300,000.00 become a centre, if not of revolution, at least of 130,000:00bld Radicalism-and this in spite of the sidermen, the £1,000 qualification of the conectiiors, and inn restricted franchite which Bat on yazı,788.g. the Upper House insisted upon.
10,000,000
ABSTRACT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES,
* 318 DECEMBER, 1895.
Liabilities, Puld up capitalismuta Reserve fas Marine nuance accome....... Notes in circulation ynndavan suure Current Kccou
lear
Goldmaná 6950, 900m €1,95%, TRILEA end deposits-
Stiver..........18, 139, Urxal
$36,nop
November 9th last a whole bevy of Fears rabmitted with gravity and decorum to' take
Go....116,00%,23/11m 102,016.
1069304,947,14 | upon themselves the office of Mayor. Tas
Bills payable (including drafts on Londen Bankers and short alght drawings on London office Profit and los cent
|1,416,16248
provincial papers are full of the secounts
agsins receivable and bullion shipments)... 17.57.g. of the robings, the chainlegs, the dialogs and the goings-to-church next day, sod not 3 word of trepidation is to be Bity,,,feund in it all. The new "Lord Mayors pledged themselves to do their duty—elther them. hollion in hand and in transit, elves or by deputy and they had the kindest and pleasantert things to say about municipal lasttalleos. Two members of the Government
Cak
Assets,
Jodian and Colonial Securities metab Investimenti, vle, !=
£150,000ña al per cent. Consals lodged with the Bank of „England as a 'special Landon, __TEBETEBESgainmang.& 1,900,000,00 £31,050.0 Consola and other asorling securitiekamuutus
RUSSIA AN ASIATIC POWER:
During the summer months, when political This caused a hurried exchange of cable
life is at a standstill and there is no Parlia messages with the Home government, and every racntary session to furnish material for discus. thing possible was done to call back Dr. Jame-slon, the reading public is occasionally startled son, but ta vals, Eventually, however, the by, an article in which the detection of committee of the provisional government of European civilization by some `somitarbarous Johannesburg went to Pretoria and bad an interview with President Kruger on Wednesday
race is predicted. When such horoscopes are evening. The President, after litening to the cast in a dally paper, they are, according complaints made, promised to redress their
to the Literary Digrit, seldom 'noticed grievances, give the Ulilanders representation eutside of that paper's Immediate cifen!2l6. In the government of the Transvaal, concluded i three days' armistice with the insurgents, and
Bat often these predictions are jotted down by thus removed any farther real caure for brilliant writers and published in lending mega- raising men to support Dr. Jameson. In the zines. Thus we get our Chinese are, our meanwhile the provisional government retainer
Japanese tears, ong. Russian seare. Referring Americans bad during this time Joined the control of Johannesburg. Garmæng and
to the last-named power, lending Danish Na lonal Union, represented by the provisional publication deciates that Europe has nothing Africanders in general, by Australians and by goremment, and their example was followed by to fear, Rumia, thinks the PoliNken, of Capen- the Mercantile Association, but while President, played an important part in Kroger agreed to grant the male demand of the Europeat history. But her leftocace is irrevo. commluce of the provisional government, he cably on the decline, and the muit henceforth Impased terms apon them which aroused the
|be regarded as an Ariatic power. As It Is Indigestion of the people of Johannesburg when generally assumed that the Dates regard Russia the delegation returned and reported the result EXHIBITION, BOXING,-MIJdle weleht. Corp. of Itu mission. In effect it was claimed that the In some queasure as guardians of their indepen-
Gilber, R.B., v. Seret, Ter, R.H.
only thing which prevented further uprising was dence, this article acquires additional Interest- BoxING Catch weight-Flash
the lessing of an Imperial proclamation The writer says *—** forbidding all British subjects la any way to "Alexander III, in bli foreign policy, did his Dead stock assist Dr. Jameson. General Jentert, while
very best to escape warlike complications in guaranteeing the safety of Johannesburg, If the Eurors, and there can be no doubt that the town was kept quiet, fatimated be would adopt present Czar will follow faithfully in his father's most severe meatures If any farther demonstra-foot-steps The time when Rassin played a tion agafast the Trenswaal government occurred. dominant role in European politics past. It
The Americans st Rand beld a meeting at is eat difcolt to come to this can which they telegraphed President Kruger that, we remember, that ber politics1 position has conclusian when while they were steatly sympathy with him, been very much weakened during the last few they could not help him unless he granted the decades. It is only necessary to review what reforms demanded by the Utlanders. The has happened since the days of Nicholas I, Rand Germans also held a meeting and sent a deputation to atte President Krager of their xyopathy and loyalty, although they supported the demand for reform in the administration of the Transvaal. They also cabled Emperor William asking him to bring pressure to bear on Great Britain in order to prevent her later fering actively in the affairs of the Transvaal. Despite the pacific attitude of Preddent Kruger toward the Uitlanders, the news that Dr. Jameson Was fightlog his way toward Johannesburg rised such a worm of Indiguation agains the lukewarmness of the provisional Nailona! Unlop, that a second representation was sent to President Kruger, demanding that Dr. Jameson's column te allowed to enter and leave Johannes- burp nemolested, also that the government of the Transvaal agree to pay a war lademulty for the expenses incurred to the demonstration against the regime of President Kruger.
ROYAL HONGKONG YACHT"
CLUB.
The first of three races for ■ Cad presented by the Hon, H. E. Pollock will be sailed on Sunday, the and proxime. The winner will be the yacht making the greatest number of marks in the three races, Competitors will have to sail over course No. 8 (12 miles). The handicap has _bean_arringed.as follows
...Meteor, (Mr. T. W.-Lammert) scratch,
Erter, (Mr. A. Dennison) 45 secs. Princess. (Dr. Lamenn) 45" Dart, Mr. A. M. Barbin) a m'ni. Payu, (Roal Engineers) 3 Ladybird (Me. J. Hastings) Stalla (Capt. Sterline)
*
Petrel, (Mr. C. Morton Jones) 6 She. (Mr. C. H. Gale)":
IO
Allen, (Lleat. Les Dillon) 12 RIA. (Mt. W. Hamann) 13 Seabreeze. (Lieut. Pale 13
19
CRICKET.
This was seconded by Mr. Sharp and carried. The Chairman That tall the business, THE CFFICERS RN. 7. THE OFFIcTas R.B. gentlemen. I have to thank you for your
itendaver.
Sep! Tille't: Before paillat i think the shatchelders present will agree with me in misdeg's vote of thanks, both to the Bard of Diretors and the Company's stiff for the care and atletion to our burines, which bas enabled them to place bere as such a atisfactory helarer. (Leud applause and "hess heur.")
The Chalmin:-I thank you. Capt. Tillett and 'l present, on behalf of my follow Directors and the staff, or the bearly vote of thanks you have just accorded ve, and can sure you all we will coinue to do our best to promote the Interests of the Company. Dividend Warrants
will be ready to-ranfrew morning at 10 o'clock.
This concluded the business.
VICTORIA RECREATION CLUB.
CHAMPIONSHIP COMPETITIONS.
PRESIDENT:
His Excellency Sir Wm. Robinson, K,C.M.G.
JUDGES,
Boxing-A. Rodger, Esq., Ed, Robinson, Esq. Refert, C. H. Thompson, Esq.
Finding Major E. Noel RB, W. H. Porcell, Eq. Referee :-Staff Sergt. Cusack.
Gymnastics-cheff. Erg, W.---Art-- strong, Esq. Rafirit-Staff Sergt. J. Cosack.
Timi-ktsper—G. A. Caldwell, Esq. M.C.-Staff Sergt. J. Casuck.
gave
After this Figueiredo and Hyndman
This much, played yesterday, resulted in a terry for the Navy an the buttonlagt. TE following are the scores ---
THE NAVY.
L&W H. C. S. Thring, e Paley, b Katx...
Surgen Pear Kasarunast
Ta Comm. Grafton, ↳ Knox .....................
Capt. Mercer, at Paley, bccles
Lt. T, A. Pawlett, c'and & Knox
H. M. Fime, b Fccles.....
Lt. H. W James, b Peeles.,
Le T. Shelfari, st Paley, b Ecclepia
G. R. Tirunt, b Alexander
D. C. Talrymple, not out
H. C. Raw, run out....
Extra
Total...
THE ARMY.
0
4
9. T. Helland, Dalrymple... C. Pereiral, shelford...nemen ↑
W. Kark, Fowlett, & Shelford and Shalf mis Capt. Eerler, Shalfordvest Tiring, b Shelford..ce
Capt. Baker Car, blott. 5 Capt. Fergne, Merem, Shelford..18 23 000 m R. Alexander, Wolte
b Elliette
Paley, Ellett
D. Power, athlog, billett.
T. Close, Elett
Major Tion, E. No, not cob Zillott
Extra (0)
Toul
Exij.
Total
THE TRANSVAAL ÎMBROGLIO.
HOW THE DIFFICULTIES ORIGINATED.
STORY OF A GALLÄNT VÏÜHT AGAINST TREMENDOUS ODDS,
247
LONDON, January 7th. From despatches from Johannesburg, which were delayed in transmission, the following summary of the situation in the Transvaal har been prepared
For long time the Utlanders of the Trans- Tial have been complaining of the treatment to which, though outnumbering them, they have been subjected by the Boers. They have been compelled to contribute practically all the revenue of the republic, yet they have no repre. sentation or valce in the government. The Boers claim that as the Uitlanders are mainly Englishmen and outnumber them, if they gave them full
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Tills dienensted, mass and evadira d nills receivable.AUDITORIA Bank premises
7,446,nyc.45 1,17%, 506.04
be Dake of Norfolk and Lord Dudley-aro in the new gallery, Lord Ripan becomes Mayor of Ripon, and Lord Derby presides over the enlar ged city of Liverpool. The Duke of Satherland 6.747.61.64 will be able to slip Into Longton easily_from 407.
*****$1,445.91′′
Trentham-by the way, was it he or his father 001.018.00 who served as Provost of Domach not long 100,000,000 ace--and other peers too numcrocato mention 2139r11,495 88 | will be able to write "mayor" to their names. It seems, too, that mayoral salařies may feel the boom in peers. At any rate, Cardiff, In a fit of enthusiasm, raised Lord Windsor's allowance from: £350 to £800.
PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT, 31ST.DICEMBER,
1895. Dr.
To amounts written off --
Remuneration to directors...... To dividend accom→
£1 sf per sh, on Bo, non shapa-£100,000 © 46. To dividend adjustment account :=
Difference in exchange barween 4/4, the rate at which the dividend in declared, and 21%, the rate of the day......................... To transfer to reserve lands
Russia's fofence was at its height, boch in "During the time of Emperor Nicholas Berile and in Vienna. Frederick William IV. of To balance carried forward to next half-ycat..... Prussia-acted somewhat like a vassal of Russia, and did nothing fasportance without instruc
ons from the Cr Nor did the Vienas Cabinet as a rule, dare to act without advice from Rusala, especially since Russian troops bad done their part in quelling the Hungarian revalation. From 1849 to 1853 Russian Influence raled supreme in the states of Central Europe." Emperor Nicholas regarded it as his sprelat miestas ta give absolstiem as itself backed up by Russle, and it is not ton much play as possible; bence absoluilm found much to say that it was Emperor Nicholas who closed the gate to freedom in Germany, Anvrls, and Italy. He prevented all progressive develop ment. The nations of Europe were rid of -Metternich, but the Autocrat of all the Russian remained to protect reactionary systems. A change, however, came when Emperor Nicholas attempted to carry out the famous testament of Peter the Great, at the cost of Turkey's complete power as almost unlimited, and did not expect dismemberment. In 1853 the Czar regarded his to meet with any difficulties. England, he thought, should have Egypt and Crete, the rest of Tarkay to go Rosa. But England
Naturally this request received to attention from the Transvaal government, and the work of suppressing the insurrection continued. Fighting between the Boers and the invaders commenced soon afterwards, near Krugersdorf, where the Boers occupied a strong position. The British (Dr. Jameson's) forte was commanded by Sir John Willoughby, wisted by Major Goold Adams, of Matabele war fame. In addition to the strong pollon they occupied, the Boers out-rafased to come to terms, the Czar thought numbered the British at least six to one. himsell strong enough to carry out the project But, although the British were exhausted by a alone. He overrated Russia's military power, long night and day march without food, having and forget that his influence, predomlatot In expected to be met by the Utlanders to force Prussia and Austris, did not extend to the other with all supplies necessary; they only suffered a alde of the Rhine. alight reverse, insing nine killed, The Boers,
"The Reisiad statesmen understood that their however, also camared twelve pilioners. The fofluence in Europe was at an end, and ite Czar's British forces then moved southward with a
conquests were henceforth made in Asia. There. view to outflanking the Boers, but the latter indeed, a long period of wargave the Empire a massed in great numbers near. Valkfentien, after tremenda territorial expansion, but this very moving 100thward, on the Wednesday. The increase in Asia led to a farther decline of British had to fight hard all night so they reached
Ruslan influence in Europe. Russian statesmen Valkfontein, which is about six miles from
last sight of European affair, and Rurala Ichannesburg, utterly exhausted their supply of developed into pazely Asiatic power. The cartridges was about gone," and the men were
War of 1877-78 and the Berilo Congress was pearly on the verge of starvation In spite of another strong reminder that Rass must this Dr. Jameson's men fought stubbornly
cense to meddle with European maire, and the until noon against a force of about 4,800 Baershtat has certainly been taken. For the fast surrounding them. Then, the ammunition having giveh, aut ertitely, they were compelled to Sarrender. The white flag, however, was not holsted by order of Dr. Jameson. According to the beat estimates about 150 of Dr. Jameson's followers were killed, and about fly wounded. The prisoners captored by the Boers numbered about soo, who were taken to Pretoria.. Among the wounded was Capt. John Chatter Coventry recand son of the Earl of Conventry, in the Bechuanaland police service, who was reported to bare died. Dr. Jameson was not wounded, He will be tried by court martial, and may be shot or hanged, although having saved Fres dent Kruger's life in his capacity of physician, he may, if Kruger can arrange it escape with loss was only said to be three killed and are less severe peulty, especially as the Boer
wounded.
Russian
.
Ce
By balance of undivided profits, - 10th
June, 1865... By
cent of net profits for the ax manths ending, ve December, 11593, after making provision for bad and doubtful debis, deducting all expenses and latercși paid and due..... tytos,tel.46
To balance
By balance, xoth June, 1 By transfer from profle and lous accom
T. Jackson, Chief Manager.
15,003,00
44444444
407,14002
S80,10
$7,514.953-48
J. C. PETER Acting Chief Accountant.
J. KRAMER,
Dirittors
LEGAL INTELLIGENCE.
SUPREME COURT. SUMMARY JURISDICTION.
(Before His Honour Mr. Justice Wise)). January 31st.
FIXTURES,
The following cases' have been set down for the respective dates :-
85-Po Ki v. Tam Fong Shek
Monday, 3rd February.
49-Cheong Chung Nio v. Wan Shü
Tang.......
111.95
HEMPUH 1,314,161,48
110-Wan Sb Tang z. Cheong Sow
$1,514,351.48
SAD
480.50
Tuesday, 4th February.
RESERVE FUND
10-Ho Lal Shan v. Leang Sum
136.00
$5.710,000.0
130-Lau Ting Fal. Cheung Shing... 135-13
Wednesday, 5th February.
$1,750,000,00
«$1.503,000 00 250,000.00
$1.750.000,60
7-Wing Cheung Lung v. Tang Kam
Lingaterplender Summons),
Thursday, February 6th,
********
49.00
138–Cheung Yeo Shingo, Wong Chuk
Lung............ Judgment was given in the following cases for
102.39
plantlif
58-Sheik Mahomed v. Macia Bagan
11.19
4-Chan la v. Lo Timesne
40,00
161-Sander Singh v. C. A. de Souza
and another..
130.00
103-Sander Singh v. L. de Lemos
Barretto
56.00
2,00
107-Gander Singh . T. M. Lopes and
-2 others
ersessiese
jas.ca
160.00
110,00
52
14
36.70.
$.01
50,00 af.00
A. MCCONACHE, J. I. BELL-TRYING;) We have compared the above statement with the books, vouchers and sectiritles at the Head Office, and with the returni from the various brancher and agencies, and have found the same to be correct,
F. HE DERSON, S..G. BIRD, Hongkong, 30th January, 1895.
} Auditors.
THE CRINA FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY, LIMITED,
shareholders atthelwenty-seventh ordinary meet
The following is the report for presentation to the
lag to be held at the, Company's Offices, Hong- kong, on Wednesday, the 19th prox, at noon t
The Directors have the pleasure to present their annual report and statement of the Company's accounts made up to the 31st December last.
1894-The balance at credit of
working account, as per inst repost, was...............................................................$146,081.22 Deduct dividend of
$3
per share, paid în
1895 ...........................$60,000.00 Dedact Claims ander 1894 policles paid in 1895
Return premis, etc, etc. paid la 1895 pri
Balance of Proit.
44.751.96
2,151.00 106,902.96 39.178.36
sixteen years Rassia has taken care to refrain from aggressive politics to questions relating to the Balkan peninsula. Nor is it likely that this will change in the near future, interests lacrosse in Russia, while she is getting wesker day by day in the West. Daring Nicholas 1.4 time Germany was divided, and ceable to put a strong force into the field. To- day she is not only the most ready for war, but bas her former enemy, Austria, for an ally. This sillance has forced Rurais to enter into a defentioned as follows-70,000 to shareholders as a The Directors propose that this sum be appor sive agreement with republican France, and forces her to act a peaceful part in all questions of European importance."
All this is very interesting and might be not for the influence which the Tau exerte accepted as dangerously near the truth were it
In Copenhagen.
THE RIANGNAN ARSENAL.
and $19,178.26 as a bonus to contributors of, final dividend for the year 1894 of $1 per share, premía.
1895-The accounts for this year show a Account being $235,656.14. The shareholders satisfactory result sa far, the balance of Working
have cause to be congratulated on the moderate losres incurred to date, and the Directors propost that the usual interim dividend of $3 per share be paid.
DIRECTORS
During the year Mr. A. G. Wood resigned his sest. at the Board owing' to his protracted
Mesars Michaelsen and
bench at Gold Stabs retire by rots. slon and offer themselves for re-election.
AUDITORS.
In consequence of the lamented decease of Mr.. R. Lyall the Directors have appointed Mr. W. Hatton Potts to act with Mr. J. H. Cox in auditing the accounts now presented. These gentlemen offer themselves for re-election.
A. MCCONACHIE,
Chairman.
CARMICHAEL AND COMPANY,
LIMITED..
A
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106-Tal Cheong Kung Kee vi Song
Hop.........
108 Kalla Singh v. Yocob...... 114—Sawan Singh v, A. R. Ezekiel ... 137 122~~The Colonisi Treasurer v. Li Mat do. V Cheung Ng 134-The Yee Lee 2. The On Wom 139-Yeung Ho v. Marieur............. 140Ma Pik Tov, Wesg Yuk Lam... 14a--Lam Ki Shek v, Tam Ngok ...............
SHIPPING AND MAIL NEWS.
MAILS DUE: French (MaBourne) to-morrow. Indian (Kutrang) to-morrow. Tacoma (Victoria) 5th prox. American (Afridi) 6th prox.
American (Peru) 13th prox.
American (Coptic) 15th prox.
American (Doric) 29th prox.
THE P. & O. 9. N. Co's steamer Bombay lalt Singapore for this port at 6 a.m, to-day,
•
evcolag, and may be expected here on the Spanish ports, left Manila for this port yesterday THE steamship Barcalona, from Liverpool and
morning of the and prox.
Li
We are informed by the Agents of the Austrian Lloyd's S. N. Co. that the Company's steamer Grila left Kobs for this port at 4 a‚m. to-day,
THE Ocean Steamship Co.'s steamer Irion, from Antwerp and London, left Singapore for this port this morning, and may be expected here da or about the 6th prox.
· SHIPPING RETURNS,
From 8 p.m. yesterday to B p.m. to-day, ARRIVALS. Hanosteamer, from Haiphong, Repton Phra Nang Oscarshal.......
bus capaelask
Hallan........ruktur Jacob Chrisianxin Kwanglet.com.
"Bangkok,
39
1 Bangkok:
N
Bangkok Coast Port.
Salgos,
19
11
Canton.
11
Singan.....................as
Casto
"
Foschow...5ÐRIÐI
Canton,
Wuotannus
Saigon.
Aggregating 11,443 tons register, DEPARTURES,
Yesterday afternoon a.very interesting series of compitifans commenced to the gymnasium of the Victoria Recreation Club His Excellency the Govenor, Sir William Reblase, .C.M.G. mrrived nunctually at 5 o'clock, and thereupon the proceedings commenced with the high jp, in which Mr. P. Hyndmin was victorious, clearing 5 ft. 9 ine: lo a way that left little doubt about his being able to get over an inch more if put to It, Boxing then became the order of the day, F. H. Kew and C. G. Kilack occupying the ring. Mr. Kew barlag rather the best of this boot. donned the mittens, the former landing very heavily with his left on several occasions. Mesirs S. Bailey and P. C. Strathle, were the next brufsers to put in an appearance, and A very interesting exhibition of the noble Bit," Batez being unusually smart on his feet Justog This bead very cleverly, and Strathle closing with him several times to avoid punish ment.
An extra sound was demanded by the fudge and it proved a very willlog, one on bother, the corte.tants ultimately retiring to their corners amidst loud applause, Balley was declared the winner.. Private Ralph and Private Owens were billed to give an "abibition" of boxing, and they certainly succeeded in giving an exhibition of gentle in the second round, which was very
seem without the knowledge of the Uftlanders of There was some show of getting together a Balike. The final boxing contest was the Johannesburg, cut the telegraphs wires behind force of Uttlanders in defiance of all control, but second heat for men over to stons and turned him to prevent his being ordend back by the not many volunteers were got together. out a very merry "ge in." Mets « Meliiton and British government. At Krugersdorf be expected Cameron bitting out in true Sullivisian style, to meet reinforcements · · of two thodi | Farroader, Thursdaylast, Dr.Jamaion said: "We the work it was capable of doing, and det down | presenting their report and statement of accounts-Hydasper
The correspondent of Reuters had a talk with Dr. Jameson and Sir Willoughby after the Mallison finally coming out on top,
The prize for the fencing competition was intense excitement at fouanesburg, people buite support. Although our allles fulled us, we On the following day, December 31st, there was simply failed owing to the lack of expected annexed by Mr. Armstrong, who showed bimself an adept with the foils, Kennett,ng into the town from the mines and suburbs, mighty yet have
e escaped, if the railroad had been who had beaten Sliva Natto in the Arst round, The central commitee of Ulilandes citizens destroyed, as the Boers, as well is ourselves, withdrew. In vaulting the bore and the ment for the town and announced that ample several track loads of ammunition and supplies constituted-themselves a provisional govern were without ammaltion until an engine palling parallel burs Compettilen Mr. H. Arthur's provision would be made to defend it. The arrived for the Bats. That settled it; we had performance was highis creditables Pacco, how provides government at once established neither ammunition nor food." ever, showed very good style, aspecially in the teelf and sent an ultimatum to the government The finni ley the boxing extch weighis will be destroyer, at Preterit, whicx proposed a conference at Pretoria on the following day, decided this afternoon, as also the rope climbing Wednesday, but the committee appointed by competition, which was not concluded yesterday, the new government hesitated to go to Pratoris and doubtless another very enjoyable evening without axle conduct. By this time the news popular V.R.C.
reached fohannesburg, and bis arrival at that place was expected hourly.
latter.
HIGH JUMP.
TUS RESULTS,
P. Hyndman, pit, gin, sene 1) H. Arthur, fi 510,
FINCING-First beat.
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M. A. Figueiredo best F, Hyndman, VAULTIG HORI-The following, members tor part 1-H. Arthur, H. X. Hayward, A. Fitacco, E. Joseph, A. A. Any 16. A, Figusive40,
Uitlander.
The fifth annual meeting of shareholders of
Swalow, 驴 "Saigon.
Shanghal.
Amoy.
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Shanghai, Singapore, Singapore,
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New York.
When Dr. Jameson's forces were filteen miles away from Johannesburg on Thursday, the report of bli coming and of the hard fighting going on reached Johannesburg and Last November we published an Edict In caused the wildest ex liement and diamar which the control of the Klangoad Arsenal was at it was judged they would be overwhelmed or given to the Ministry of War instead of, as account of the fact that the Uitlanders had not hitherto, being with the Viceroy at Ninking. sent the reinforcements of 2,000 men with This was the work of Liu Ch'l-hilang, our ex- ammunition and food which he expected at Acting Tastal, but better known as the Director representation they Would BOGE
Krugersdorf. without which he could not be of the Kiangnan Arsenal Naturally 11 caused autote them and make the republica British expected to fight his way to Jokuneiburg in face considerable annoyance to the Viceroy Chang colony. Intimatione having been made to Dr. of the 5,000 killed Boer markomen. The Chih-tung who took it as a deliberate question. Tameson. Administrator of the territory of the atmost indignation was expressed against Biring of his ability and honesty. He then, with British Chartered Company, that the British in Hercules Robinas, Governor of Cape Colony his characteristic energy, at once telegraphed to the Transsaal were ripe for revolt,. Dr. Jameson to where proclamation enjoining the British the Ministry of War that as that body was to made preparations for a raid upon Johannesburg, objects to refrain from assisting Dr. Jameson conduct the management of the Kingnan mustering on the Transvaal border about 700 was attributed the failure of the Uitlanders to
Arsenal through is representative La Ch men, with plenty of ammunition bot little food, muster at Krugerdort, though it is doubtful if slang, the change would allow him to apply A letter was then sent him by the Ultlanders they would be able to do so under any circam the million or so tasis annually required for that asking him to go to the assistance of his com.stances, so well prepared and numerons were the fostitution to improvements needed la the Liang patriots who were in danger at the hands of the Boer forces. In any case," Dr. Jam," as Jamekiang provinces. This turn of affairs was entirely Boers, and on Monday, December 30th, Dr. son is popularly kuown, la regarded as a unexpected, as it was evidently intended the pro- Jameson's force crossed the border, and, it would martyr.
vinčiai authorities should grant the money with this Company was held in the Hongkong Hotel Germania.........................................teamer, for Saigon, was that the Ministry had to give way without statement of accounts were presseated and duly Plectola............ aout being given any say in the matter. The result this afternoon, when the following report and a Cosmopolit
demur. The next step
Foochow stoners (the Viceroy' was appoint Commis. passed
(own protigds) to make
THE EXPORT. inventory of the Arsenal property, to fat aut Gentlemen, Your Directors bave pleasure in Singan
an examination into the stewardship of Le ChT expenses. As a matter of fact this step meant halang and his predecessors. The Viceroy Chang then gave orders that all work in the moon (14th January) "In order that the work of arsenal was to cease by the end of the 11th taking an inventory might go on andiatarbed, slc. The result of all this is regarded as à fore- gone conclusion, and deabiless one of the chief denunciations of the Viceroy Chang agalast Lin Tactal will be that the latter desired control of the institution under the Ministry of War Viceregal authority at several theowand # away, in order that the mismanagement, ele, tilbe As Lin Total is, properly speaking, auspended, the Viceroy Ching has placed Hoang Tietst of Meantime the Boers, who appear to have been fully aware of Dr. Jameson's proposed raid, met
Stanghal as "Manager of the Arsenal" News A despatch received by the Colonial Secretary, has lately antired from Peking that the Viceroy For those reasons the net profits $1,005.6% do his movements by gathering together a force of Mr. Joseph Chamberlain, from Sir Hercales | Lin Kan-yi will soon start south vid the Grandnot appear so large as last year, when theyChiyuan, Laiyuan, Talle, Phra Chom Klas, 5,000 well equipped and excellently trained Robicson, dated yesterday, says the arms and Canal and that he expects to pass the Chinese amounted to $4,161.83. In dealing with this Kwangsang and Wanchow. bantamen. The Ultlanders becoming sisrmed, ammunition of the British Chartered Co's forces How Year holidays at Tsingkiangp's. Lo som, after allowing liberally for bad and doubt. numbers of them left town during the night le a Bulawayo have ben placed in custody of the King s soon as he takes over the stain of ful debte, providing for Manager's bonus and HONGKONG' AND WĦAMPOA DOCK RETURNEJ") bands of ge each, and hopes of manisting Dr. representative of Great Beltais.
office from the Viceroy Chang, will naturally try Director's fees, there remains at credit $1,484.15| Kalsør ... in Kowloon Dock:"" Jameson began to melt away. Later the
BERLIN,
all be can to rescue his protége, Süll, even with which your Directors propose to pay as At a ape-fal sadiance alch Dr. W.). Lalds, though Kong Dang committer of the provisional (mi FIATEAJOS representativa' of 'the' Transvaal, -käd· with ): asanal by his patron the Viceroy Lie, ko will' }" carry $199,15 Se new account,
Emperor William to-day, His Majesty said be fad that he has made a powerful enmy in.
to
the following communication Robinson, Governor of Cape Colony.
It was evident to the correspondent that Dr. Jameson was honest to thinking the Ultlanders were in the greatest danger from the Boers, and the corespondent says he plunged in at the risk of his own life and reputation in order to make an attempt to rescue them. Popular feeling in The Timas, for instance, says: The march will remain a glorious tradition for the Anglo- Saxon race."
not
Aggregating 13.449 tons register,
review is as satisfactory as the preceding one. for 1895, and consider that the year andar song!
Lyce-moon mak upon doing away with the Soda Water Factory,
A few months back your Directors decided | John R. Kelly,uiuum
at a fairly satisfactory Egure. This branch of having an opportunity of selling the machinery the business has never paid owing to the form over bottles, etc., and considering the trouble experienced in collecting both bottles and accounts for bottles short, it is thought better to gradually write off all such accounts, and this year nearly $700 has been appropriated for this purpose, belag about go per cent of the total.
The launch has fast undergone a very thorough to about $740, are borne by Charges Account, overhaul and the expenses of same, amounting || accordingly it is not thought necessary to write anything off her this year.
*We have information fast a large body of would not recognise any claim of tursalaty by the Viceroy Chang, which will be a clog resigned, the duties have been undertaken by
You audior, Mr. W, G. Humphreys, having | Borshasbeto commanded to immediately stack Britain over the Transvaal Great Britain, by en katedrsnorment although the Inter Mr. G. 1. Stewart, Johannesburg and shoot om sight all who have the treaty of 1884, pubilety claims suverainty Videok Kanking, Karen Bay, been denieroeë is the agiales. All ser mig ve Varic the Trikirish Repúbli4,
R, R. HUMPHRRYs, -
The British steamship Hattan Isf Foochow on the 28th Instant, Amoy on the solb, asi Swatow on the gath. From Feochew to Amer had strong monsoon and high sen with over cast weather, Front Amoy, to Swalow bad moderate monsoon and sea with overcast weather. From Swatow to Hongkong moderate sist-north-east winds and moderate sea with overcast weather. In Foochow H.M.S. Swift steamships Pechill and Clara, la Amor's U.S.S. Concord, LRU,S. Zabiaka, and th
German warships, and the steamships Zennor, Kalgan, Albingia, and Chinese telegraph steam- ship Fiechen. In Swatow the steamships Ri
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Rhodora ...
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