eo-bay's Advertisements.
HONGKONG RIFLE ASSOCIATION,
SPOON COMPETITION wil be held
meuclog at 3.30 PM.
RANGES 100, 500 and 600 yards,
SHOTS and one Sighter at each Range. ENTRANCE FEE 30 Cents.
All SHOOTING MEMBERS are requested to attend in view of a series of matches which are being arranged.
GENTLEMEN wisblog to JOIN iba Associa ilon ara requested to SEND the NAMES to the Underslgeed.
Hongkong Club,
6th August, 1898.
M. S. NORTHCOTE, Hon, Sec.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
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R. GED. P. LAMMERT bas received Mictions from margages to sell by
PUBLIC AUCTION,
ок
FRIDAY, the 19th August, 1898.
43 PM.
of Mis Auction Rooms. All and singular the right title, share, estate and interest of LI CHUNG PUI to of and in
the Eastes of Li YUEN KONG and LI LAONG deceased. And paticularly all the sight, Hile, share, estate and interest of the said PUI of.and in the Leasehold
LI CHUNG Hongkong registered is the
of
Land Office as the Remaining Portion SECTION OF MARINE LOT 54 mod MARINE LOTS 7 B, 17 C, 138 and 79 and the REMAINING PORTION OF MAKINE LOT 68, and Marine Lote 32,150,310 #01 25 and Seciton yard Part of Section A of lot nd
and Section A of Marine Loog and the Remsin.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, FRIDAY, AUGUST 5, 1698.
Intimation.
A. S. WATSON & CO. LIMITED.
MANUFACTURERS OF AERATED WATERS,
AERATED WATERS of our manu- facture are sold throughout, the Far East and are invariably pre- ferred on account of their excellence.
ABSOLUTE PURITY is guaranteed. The best materials only are used.
THE PRICES are only half those charged in England.
WATERS MANUFACTURED BY Us are
acknowledged by the leading English makers to be equal to those of their own production.
SIR EDWARD FRANKLAND, K.C.D., D.CO.L., P.R.S., P.C.S., &c. the greatest living authority on Water, reports as
case it is evident that the alms of Russia THE Cinematograph Matahed and Great Britain are diametrically op Whauf has stood the weather very well Best
on Pedder'a posed to one another and the situation is † ness has only been “middling” of fale and the fast developing into a struggle between propeistars last night wisely decided nat to show. these two Powers and their supporters To-night the das display of 'pictures and the for supremacy in the Far East. This excellent phonograph entertainment will be struggle is daily drawing nearer, and it behoves our statesmen to assure them- given as usual, selves as quickly as possible as to the nations that are likely to be drawn into the conflict and the sides which they are disposed to support.
In accordance with his annual castens the German Emperor rent a convente of the Battle of Waterloo to his British Regiment, the 1st Royal Dragoons, on this year's anniversary of
LAST NIGHT'S GALE.
FON ON THE KOWLCON, LINE.
net eventuate immedialty, but we had yesterday
The threatened galo for which the warning gun was fired the day before yesterday did
and last night a gale that veered from N.E. to SE. that should have satisfied most people. Ashore there were everywhere la evidence reparations for a dirty night pad koose boys and coolles were busily engaged in fixing
THE DOWNFALL OF CHINA.
Historic Empleo, barn of old,
(The following wetges, the author tells us, another part of the world who want to know tha were written to send to a low young friends in
cause of China's downfall.)
And growing from the dawn of time Era Western thought could life maloid.
Through countless ages to thy prime, Alas the foul that darkly tore
The vell.from oft thy pilmal mind Should early lose and fall to find
It has been argued and with a great the Dake of Wellington's victory. The pit #haiters and typhoon bars and generally The path of progress trod of yoru,
degree of reason, that Russia would strive her utmost to stave off a conflict until the completion of her great railroad, but, during the last few months, affairs than likely that Russia has seen fit to have taken such a course that it is more change her policy in this respect. The eyes opened to the importance of the Far of the British public have at last been Eastern question, and to the grave danger to British trade and commerce to be apprehended from the aggressiveness of Russia. The result has been that the
now
took the form a wreath of golden bays intended nogging down. On the harbour there wAI to adorn the Regimental Standard,
по end el getting ready for a dirty night. The warnklys sent down all top NEWCHWANO, sayi par northern contemporary, hamper and holsted there beats inboard; the is becoming mare' and more Russianfand in merchant steamara got steam up and officers and charla all along the line, and the port, which is made all ready to ride out the blow. As for the appearance. Ramlanu are swarming into Man-engineers "stand by" and the sailing vessels
bested Cossacks," We hear that a branch of gether with these celestial nondescripis called already Russian by, fond anticipation, is fall of
Chinese craft, such as Junk's and sampans, to the Russo-Chincan Bank is being opened in Dr. Clark's Yachts there was scarce one to Kilo.
The Anatomical museum continues to attract
be seen from East Polat to West Polat,
The storm begun to make (twolf felt shortly after 4 p.m. and the white caps were breaking off Pedder's Whart and the Praya in grand style, the spray often tumbling in over the sea wallon to the road..
Though germs of nobler thought abound, Of knowledge, faith, and human strife, Embedded in thy ancient life,
They ne'er havs fall fruition found, Arrested in their growth they've bred
Here countless altars, temple, tower ;
But stunted farms of life and creed; Enchained by customs, lier, and greed, The symbol lives, the spirit's dead."
Colonel taiths of wondrous age, Whose growth writ large on every pago Of Eastern life reveals their power. From nature worship Laotze TOLE
To seek the key to nature's law, And grasp the power which skill bestows. Ta pierce the cloude of human Rwe,
Confucius, foremost of the van,
many visitors at da Queen's Road central and all the spectator express high admiration at the very graphic, instructive and Interesting
description and Mr. Slibmann the proprietors for the sake of a blow, you know," And last, by subile. Hindes brain nature of the display. The life like specimens
A Kowloonite who bax, a great appeilio for are such as are seldom seen in a show of this my weather Inveigled at Telegraph reporter Is a first rate expositor.
to take a run across to the Marlee suburb
importance of strengthening our position In the Far East has been forced upon our Statesmen, and preparations are In progress for the augmenting of garrisoning and fortifying of Wel-hal our fleet, both at home and in Far Eastern waters, and for the adequate wei. In all probability our extended naval programme and the plain statement of our policy of protecting China, together with A NATIVE boat, apparently one of these anually opened the eyes of Russia to the fact that flag between Shanghai and the city of Chang. the acquisition of Wel-hal-wel, have Great Britain is no longer to be looked, Soochen, was observed to be drifting upon as the sleepy, goodnatured Power
aimlessly past Wangde on Friday last and when and Russia has come to the conclusion that Great Britain will be in as strong, If completion of the Trans-Siberian Railroad not a stronger, position at the date of the as she is at the present day.
require for some time to come. The pastage The unwary and trusting scribe went. He had
was made in the "double-ender," the Guiding all the "blow" and salt water, too that he will Star, and she displayed splendid weatherly conlities. She rolled to no appreciable extent
Uke playful old bull whale.
She wit
Ignored the cry for higher ille Content with raies for earthly strife, He stereotyped a model man.
But parado-selence, sigld cods
Evolved from ancient Brahmic faith, Came Buddha's "paths" which lead from pals,
As if of noblar creed the wrilib,
Could hardly soothe the pain and fret
of formal acts and eilquette,
Of souls that felt llin's heavy load,
Lot 103 and Inland Lot 539 and Island Lot 193 ing Portion of Inland Lot 70 and the Remelning Portion of Inland Lot ag and Iaiand Lots 171 and follows on the water as prepared and that she has hitherto proved herself to be. palled to the Wangdu Jetty was found to be but she sent the water up over her bows Yet Shakyamani's gentler creed, 172 and Section Cof land Lot 10, and all rights to extensions and Reclama tons to and from the Sea apertaining to any of the said Lots Subject to prior Marcages for Securing the PRINCIPAL SUMS of $51,000 and of $35,000 and the interest thercon respectively.
to
For Particulars and Conditions of sale apply
CEWENS, Solicitor for the Mortgagee,
36, Queen's Road Central. Hongkong, 5th August, 1898.
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DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND TAMSUI
THE Company's Steamship
"HAILOONG,"
Captain Robson, will be despatched for the above Ports, TO-MORROW, the 6th instant, at Nota
Fos Freight or Pasuage, apply to
DOUGLAS TATRAIK & Co., General Managers.
Hongkong, 5th Augart, 1898
DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
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FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND FOOCHOW, THE
HE Company's Steamship
"HAITAN,"
Captain Hall, will be despatched for the shivee Prate an TIRSDAY, the gth Instant, at TO A.M.
For Freight or Passage apply to
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THE Steamship
"AUSTRALIA"," Captain Helms, will be despatched for the above Ports on FRIDAY, the 12 instant, at & P.BS,
This well-known Steamer is specially fitted for Passengers, and has a Refrigerating Chamber which corures the supply of Fresh Provisions, Ice, &c, throughout the voyage.
This Steamers installed throughout with the Electic Light.
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For Freight or Passage, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,
Agents Hongkong, 5th August, 1898
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Intimations.
COMPANY,
VICTORIA DISPENSARY,
HONGKONG.
AERATED WATERS,
used by us in our manufacture:- "It possesses an extremely high de-
gree of organic purity and is. "of most excellent quality for
drinking."
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tenanted only by three handless bodies. It is thought that the boat must have been boarded by river pirates-especially numerous just now
and, that there men were part of the crew who
restated,
WITH reference to the secat proposals for the equipment of an English Naval Expedition to explore the South Pole or Antarctic regions, has now been definitely decided that Her such an undertaking, and they bars expreased ne opinion to that effect. Under these clacuta
nicely handled coming in to Kowloon wharland Returning to Hongkong it was quite a different never get a scratch resplie the ugly lamp.
matter. One of the smaller launches wis
placed on the run and she left in a series of
and a long one 100. It was not deemed advir- blading rain quails. Her awologe were all farled and it was a very damp trip- able to take her to Pedder's Wharf and her well their finding was to be made at the wharf at East Point near Jardine, Matheron's work's
And millions sought fix raystic ways,
So Chiistian-like in word and form, Seemed restful haven after storm, And ald divine la hour of need.
And quickly through the land it spread; Appealtog more to heart than head,
It checked the calls of earlier days.
Sull as the ages come and go
Tho sap which given lite force and glow. The true its latent strength recali What's also lives lang, bat slowly alcals'
A. S. WATSON & CO., LD. of her designs upon China. True, she Majesty's Government are unable to promote drenched passengers heard with dismay that And when the tree grows strong and tall,
THX HONGKONG DISPENSARY.
ESTABLISHED A.D. 1841.
Hongkong, 18th June, 1898,
MARRIAGE,
On August 4th, at St. John's Cathedral, Hongkong, by the Rev. R. F. Cobbold, MA JOHN MITFORD ATKINSON, M.B. (Lond.), 100 of Rev. S. A kinson of Por.land, to CLARA, eldest d rghter of James Eastmand, Pudding
(912
ton, Devos.
The Hongkong Celegraph
HONOKONG, FRIDAY, AUGUST 5, 1898.
NOTES AND COMMENTS,
Strange as it may appear when one takes into consideration the fact that her Trans-Siberian Railway is not yet com- pleted, it is growing dally more evident that Russia is desirous of precipitating the Far Eastern crisis, which it is well known must come sooner or later, but which it was naturally supposed she would attempt to stave off and avert until, her railway being an accomplished fact, she possessed
Granting this to be the case, it is only too probable that Russia has come to the conclusion that there is nothing to be gained by longer postponing the execution would be in a better position to fight were her railroad completed, but by that time Britain would be strongly posted at Wei- hai-wei, and her fleet would have beentances, the Royal Geographical Society pro-On sped the stout little vessel taking rods over greatly increased. As matters now stand poses to valse fasd of £60,000 for a suitable either bow and the rain came down like the Russia has a large military force in exploring and scientific expedition, Itself-contri-waters at Lodere. She behaved splendedly but the Far East fully capable of hold bating the sum of £5,000. that we have at present out here, and pro-Duang last year 1,741 passports for travelling had to scamper about half a mile before any Ing its own against any handful of men
all the tame it was a wretched lot of mortals who vided her stores of coal are sufficiently to the interfor were issued to foreigners, showing shelter was to be had. Merci, Kowloan filendi left her in the last of a perfect delage and who large to last for some considerable time, pleted, she may think it advisable to strike Divided according to the nationalities, these to and the rain fell in torrents, giving strangers even perhaps until her railway is compreceding year; says the Kobe Chrantels, seached what came
an increase of tay over the number for the
During the night the wład at times for China at once, before we can have whom passports were issued belong to the fol- here a talely good idea of what the tropics can nest lyphoon force. time to render Wel-hai-wei strong enough lowing countries:-Great Britain, 834; Americe, de in the matter of a weather display. Many to resist the attack of her land forces, or can muster a sufficient number of troops on 357; Germany, 200; Chios, 125; France, 841 ships had taken shelter in Kowloon Bay and the spot to think of attempting to resist the Rasala, 491 Sweden and Norway, 18; Nother the barbour, usually presenting such an animated invasion of China. This we believe lands, 155 Austria, 13; Spalo, 111 Italy, 91 may very probably be the reason of Portugal, 8; Belgium, 7; Denmark, 6; Turkey, morning wore on the disturbance abated, the scene looked quite bere and decolate. As the Russla's apparent change of policy, and; Green, 1; and Switzerland, 1. wheer or no we are correct in our sup-
cone of the Tamer and at ober places was positions, events will shortly prove. Great A NANCHANO, capital of Kiangai province, dis- the Colony, The wind continued fresh and hauled down and the ball was hoisted signifying that the storms was passing to the westward of Britain has openly declared her policy as patch states that the gentry and frail of that squally daring the foreroon hat the sampans regards China and it now remains to be elty have selected a Commilles amongst their son ventaled out and business amongst the seen if Russia intends to oppose it Imme-zumber to go to Japan for a tour of Inspection dlately or to bide her time,
of the school and colleges in that country in order to study the educational question there, On the return of the Committee it is intended to remodel all the present schools and collèges of Nanchang upon the former. The schools and The Americans have accopled Igana Diaz Intures, departments, and districts of Klangai wli colleges fo the various prefectures, sub-prafačk then take these of Nanchang as models. The above Committee it's expected will be able to start for Japan in August next
REUTER'S MESSAGE.
THE SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR,
LONDON, August 3rd,
It is reported, at Washington from Madild that Spain has accepted the principle of the peace
& sure means of retreat and also of com- Puerto Rico amid the acclamation of the labs munication with her base. The comple-bitants, tion of the Trans-Siberian Railroad would at once render Russla Independent of other Powers to a great extent, as her coal supplies at Wiadivostock, Port Arthur and Talleswan could be kept up by means colliers being seized at sea, as would of the railway without the risk of her doubtless
accur In the
event of
conditions,
WEATHER REPORT.
The Observatory report to-day, sayı:-Ön war.. The Importance of coaling stations the centre of the typhoon will pass near and to has been amply demonstrated during the South of the Colony and that the gals will the 4th at 5 pm: Fresent indications are that the progress of the Spanish-American war, and the absence of Russian coaling stations at 8.30 am.: Black Ball holsted. At 11.15 be a severe one from N.E. to 5.E. On the 5th between Port Arthur and the Black Seam. The centre of the typhoon is entering the has been looked upon as one of the coast probably a litle to the West of St. John's safeguards against Russian aggression falling in Haiphong. Forecast: S.K. winds, Island. The baremeier is siding in Hongkong, hitherto.
decreasing squally, showery, Rock and the Observatory has been interrupted Teligraphic communication between Gap since yesterday at noon.
That China has taken fright at the recent attitude of Russia is proved by a DAKIN, CRUICKSHANK & Daily Fregras newspaper, which is recog- telegram from Peking published in the nised as the Chinese official organ, which,
LOCAL AND GENERAL. under date of 31st ultimo, states that the THERE are objections to an alliance between Chinese Government has decided to Uncle Sam and Diannia on the theory that appeal to all the treaty Powers for they are likely to be more loving white engaged protection against Russian bluster and insuli; this determination being the direct than they so after marriage, outcome of the actions of M. PAvzory, the On the 2nd alto, at at pm, fire broke out at Russian Minister at Peking, who has been Tage, Saunobe-geri, Awomori Frefecture. Over endeavouring to terrorise the Tsung-H Yamen into compliance with all manner of ace buildings, including the post office, schools, demands. It has been stated that M.
and police station, were destroyed. FAYLOFF has even threatened the Yamen This year's American wheat crop is estimated with an invasion of China should his demands not be acceded to, but whether or
to amount to 750,000,000 bushels, and of the no there be any truth in this latter largest on record. From Canada, we fours that statement is open to doubt, At all events several hundred thousand additional acres ure It is very evident that the Russian under wheat, and the prospects are excellent
SIMPLE
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shipping was resumed.
of the ship Mushuka were concerned and which A case of refaring duty in which several sailors was to have been heard at the Harbour Office to-day was adjourned on account of the weather.
MONEY FOR MANILA.
SAN FRANCISCO, June 27th,
moralog, will bring joy to the hearts of our The stammer Newport, which salled with General Merritt for the Philippines yesterday
troups in Manila, as it canles a large sum of money for the payment of the soldiers and the SHAKESPEARE'S line "Uneasy Hes the bend that purchase of needed supplies. It is said that the Wears a crown" receives new and wider appit-seater carries from one to three million dollars. calion in this country, says the Kobs Herald, Merritt, in addition to the money necessary for in gold. It will be remembered that General Fear and anxiety Is apparently the lot of all who the use of the troops in the near fatarr, asked
whose abip is now such a prominant object in for such purpose. This $100,oco is probably and potentates. The young Ruslan Pelaca come here who are in any way related to kings the President for $100,000 to be used by him as
cannot move without being abadowed by
an emergency fund at his discretion, and sug- gested how shit money could be-appropriated the Bay is the latest caza In point, He included in the coin shipment on the Newport, trusted Japanese officers. Where Prince
Cyrli goes, Felice Inspector and others armed and ready to uphold the law go. Where he Station, the road by which he was to travel and before the Prince was expected at Sannomiya slays they stay. On the 32nd July, shortly
the approaches to the Slatlen were guarded on either alde by gendarmes and police. Men In
nothing shall mar the Prince's visit, uniform were stationed every 30 or 40 yards. Evidently the autkorlife: are determixed that
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A RATHER curious commentary on the character
SAVING SPANISH ·SHIPS.
it is not known whether this ailes from bad in communicating with Sampson by wire, though
WASHINGTON, July fith. The navy department is haring great difficulty
cabio service or from the distance at which Sampson lles from the cable sixtion. The following dispatch was received from him last night
that wreckage appliances should be gotten here "The preliminary report from, the board ordered to examine the Spanish wrecks states
Immediately.
Marta Tertio and Cristobal Colon, it haste be made. The Calon is the most valable, belog "There is no doubt about saving the Viscaya, la perfect order. I would suggest the most per fect appliances be sent st ones.
HOW VRILS AFFECT, THI EYESIGHT.
|
We look for rich abundant frukt, Not sickly flower, and stunted shoot, Throughout the great Mongolian raca And Dead Sea iralt, if fruit at anil,
These mighty faiths of hoary aga And dwindled into commonplace.
Have lost their noblest berliage,
The nobler aims which gave them birth Are slain, but not by fire and sword ;. Now Idol worship, puerile fraud, Blads priest and people fast to earth. No thought or feeling eler agrees
And all things great seem but baxlesque, Wlib Nature's type, or vialon fair, They mar the grace of things most rare, Just as they twist their Bowers and trees.
And all things true but painted forms, Lers awe-inspiring than grotesque.
And royal pigeants, belle storms, The monarch veiled from vulgar cycki Endowed with attributes divine,
A scion of celestial line, Is but a poppet in disguisa,
A royal puppet, throned in stale,
With 'foga to ramify the land,
And when "ien-thousand "yerrs are post, To awe the crowd, and foll the great.
And these are pulled by crafty hands
The monarch deigos to leave the throne, In Hades, gathered to bir own, The pompous fraud is ailii more vaik And while the z vereign at the helm
Is made a selema figura-band, Official hordes, to canning bred, Despoil the workers of the realm. Sa vast the horde, to strong the tolls"
In which official life is bound; So little for the just is found
So much for him who justice foils!
So
vast the system of dereft Soon learn to use the means must meet.
Which strangles honest hopes of gain, That those who would to rank attafo
Of justice, honour, wealth, and fame. And even those who fɛel the shame
Mast stifle fealings over-nier, For all have learned to gauge the mics
Though rule is solten to the core,
The koell of truth has nearly rung: Though jestics oft to winds is flung, We hear their names yet more and more,
Their theorier onter heaven's galo, If righteous words exa't a State, No nation ever stood to high s - Their phrases might with sngels' vie,
1
For wisdom more than gold they seeki
Would icon to wio-g the poor or weak, For truth and righteouin:sy they livej For country's sake their all would gives
For justice poor men vainly cravO. Yet spite of words an grand and brave,
The nation's honour, greatness, wealth, Asa undermined by greed and stealth;
And failure virtue's only goal,
Of wounds which have no chance to kaal, Where only pain and want seem real,
And dying is the nation's soal
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No balstering of a selfah State
For sake of foreign lends or grands But handel words and trenebant deed, Can re-create the nation's fate.
BETH.
“A service has been done to women gene-N-C. Datly News. ally," says The Scientific American, “by Dr. G. A. Wood, of Chicago, in tests made by hies, with systematic care to determine the danger, if
by a bit of personalls which appears in the of metropolitan Journalism these days is furnished Chicage Records—Admiral Daway has a son lo New York City occupying a clerical position on
University in the class of 1896. Shortly after a salary of 165 a month. He is a young man of twenty-three and graduated from Princeton the battle of Manila, Mr. Dowey, It., was visited by the editor of "yellow" journal and offered RASPBERRYADE, &C. Minister has, as the Chinese complaint, A GIFTED young lady aske, "Why la Uncle write sticles on the war and kindred subjects, 457, to the wearing of eat specimens of the
& parltion as repozier, with a salary of $5,000 a year. He feqaled what would be expected of attempted to treat China as a tributary Bam's achievement in the Philippines Hike He might be sent to the front; he might he slected a desen typical specimens ofi
him, and was foformed that he was needed to province, and such action would scarcely adfied English Cheraist and will bear comps that he would be well supported from of course, andthen she says, that he, to have to accept any assignment that was given show that every description of well affects mere be taken by a diplomat unless he knew woman's throwing stone ?". You give it up be detalled to go on a fiest; be would wrticle and applied the ordinary tests of ability headquarters,
xt Cuba, to the West, nad bit the Phlippines, in him, but of course all of his expenses would be
to sead while wearing them; and these tests had no experience and no knowledge of the able being the dated soit. Other things beleg paid. The young man explained that he had distance and near at hand, the most abjecifan or less the ability to ses distinctly, both in the
newspaper business; that he had never been equal, vision is interfered with in direos inside a primilog-office, nor had he ever written proportion to the number of meshes per square an Article for publication in his life. Therefore an imperisht part in the matter. Thus, when he did not see how ble savices could be worth the sides of the mesh are single, compact threads,
Inch, and the texture of the material also
$1,000 a year. It was explained to the in the eye is much las embarrassed than when Ilterasy talents were entirely superfluous. All dote, sprays, or other figures, but with large and mecent youth that experience, knowledge, and well, on the whole, being that which is without double threads are used the Tenstobjecilonable he would have to do was to algd the name of regular meshes made with single and compacă would write for hins, and draw his salary while eye troubles do not necessarily result from George Dewey, Jr., to articles that other people thrands. Dr. Wood pertinently remarks that, Daway Indignantly replied that he was not that any other part of the body to resist tagltimate wearing valls for the healthy eys is as this at kind of a man, and declined the offer."
atrain-work eyes are fojured by them."
sison with the best English Manufactures.
Special terma to HOTELS, CLUBS, Masses and other "arge Consumers.
#
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Manager. Kkasz, 151 March, 1807.
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indicate the exact use wordí,
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the East."
The reason for this sudden display of THE Marine Coast loggity into the burning of aggressive polley upon the part of Russia, is, we believe, not far to seek. Great the P. & O. steamship Ganger came to the con- Britain has openly declared her Intention diusion that the fire probably originated in the of supporting China and maintaining the cable of the stewardess, who was burned to Integrity of the vast Celestial Empire, and dealk The Court acquitted the officers and tenance of the Open pr -at the same time, insisting upon the main crew from ali blame.
Russia,
upon the other hand, has long cherished MADRID, Juno ag saya dispatches received from designs upon China and at the present Malls to-day ander date of June 24 say the as virtually Russian and the Yang- and that there fa every reason to be bolleva that moment rogards the whole of Manchuria Spaniards are determined in fight to the death tse Valley as certain to fall into her when the American troops arrive desperate hands sooner or lator. This being the fighting will occur on land and sex,”
DISTROFERS OF CERVERA'S FLEET TO BE PROMOTED,
WASHINGTON, Jely gth, The president hasdetermined to promote Act.
ing Admiral Simpson and Commodore Schley, but it is undecided as to the extent of promotion, of the Spanish naval fiset in American waters, la recogation of their services in the destruction
medore Schley in command of the naval forc to Cuban waters he is subordinate to that offices Although Admtra! Sampson oniranks Come
by two numbers in the naval ruglater. -
Commodore Schley Maude number sight fa number ten, having been promoted to that grade ibe list of commodores, and Sampion stande
his grade. to both of the ethers, standing number six In within the past week: Commedare. Watson," also on duty with the fleet at Samilago, is senior
will be reached as to the extent of the promİON When an official report in received a decision to be made.