To-day's Advertisements.-
BIJOU THEATRE.
RECLAMATION.GROUND, WEST POINT. THIS SATURDAY, the 11th February, MATINEE
NIGHT MATINEE "ROBINSON NIGHT MATINEE ( CRUSOE. | NIGHT
OF
MONDAY, the 13th February.
THE GORGEOUS ORIENTAL PANTOMIME.
BLUE BEARD,
BLUE BEARD.
BLUE BEARD,
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NEW JOKES. NEW SONGS.
NEW MINSTRELS.
&c.,
-THE FAMOUS RESTAURANT SCENE
&c.,
&c.
The whole forming a positively COLOSSAL PROGRAMME.
PRICES AS USUAL.
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"SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR Hongkong, 1th February, 1899.
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DRAMATIC CLUB
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SATURDAY, 18th February, 1899,
at 5.30 P.M..
and SATURDAY, 25th February, 1899, at 8.30 P.M.
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The Ticket Office will be Opened at to AM., on WEDNESDAY, 15th February, and will con tine Open sach Day from 10 A.M. 10 4 P.M.
Late Trams to the Peak.
H. C. NICOLLE,
Acting Manager. Hongkong, 11th February, 1899.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
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Wions is 64 and 65 of the 4th instant,
YITH reference to Government Notifica It is hereby notified that the hour at which the axle of Crown Lands is advertised to take place
has been altered from 3 P.M. to 11 A.M. of each day respectively,
By Command,
Colonial Secretary's Office,
J. H. STEWART LOCKHART, Colonial Secretary,
Hongkong, rith January, 1899.
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HE Company's Steamship
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Captain Bathurst, will be despatched for the above Ports, on WEDNESDAY, the 15th, instant, at Daylight.
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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1899 19
Intimation.
ACCORDING to Dalziel, a scandalous sceno, implicating several officers of the garrison, hus occurred at Lyona. In the small hours of the morning a group of young officers left their club and made in a body for the house of a well-known lady in local society, in the Rue A. S. WATSON & Co., Gasparin. Falling to make anyone hear their
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knocks, they sent a volley of stones against the windows, and when the husband put his head out of one of the windows they pelted him and threatened to use their revolvers. Thereupon the husband opened fire with a repeating rifle and brought down two of the aggressors. The wounded officers were promptly picked up by
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After many unsuccessful attempts the in surgents have finally succeeded in engaging the American forces, but with somewhat dis astrous results to themselves, as a matter of
The trouble commenced. Suuntay, evening about 9 o'clock, when the insurgents who have been causing so much troubic to the Nebraska's at Santa Mesa, made a forcible attempt to place their men upon the San Juan, bridge. The guard was turned out and was quickly followed
their comrades, and the whole party made of which had led to the calling of the meeting, under the new régime being as far as practicby the entire regiment, va
as fast as they could. The two officers referred to are said to be seriously wounded while several others are less seriously injured. The husband has placed himself at the disposal of the police.
TRAINING NOTES.
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I am instructed to express regret for the delay in replying, and to explain that it has arisen owing to communication with a repres sentative of the Manila Chamber of Commerce which body proposes to address the Foreign Office on the question, giving statistics of the trade, and forwarding copies of despatch to this Chamber nad to Singapore with requests for support and co-opertion,
It is to be feared, however, that the hostili- ties just comunenced with the natives at Manila will cause some further delay in the proposed action of the Manila Chamber.
The Committee of this Chamber are quite in sympathy with your Chamber on the question, and are prepared to support the Manila Cham: her in their efforts to place the matter strongly before the Foreign Office.
I am, Dear Sir,
Yours faithfully,
R. CHATTERTON WILCOX,
Secretary,
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T. SERCOMBE SMITH, PUBLIC MEETING AT ST. PAUL'S COLLEGE.
Acting Colonial Secretary, On Thursday afternoon a public meeting was The Secretary, Chamber of Commerco. held at St. Paul's College for the purpose of
THE CHAMBER TO THE SINGAPORE considering a proposal to establish in Hong
CHAMBER) kong a boarding and day school for Eurasian
February 8th, 1899. and other girls. The Bishop of Victoria pre-
Dear Sir, I beg leave to acknowledge receipt. sided, and among the other persons present. were the Rev. R. Cobbold, Sir John Caring of your letter of the 13th December last, inquir ton, the Hon. F. H. May, Dr. Wright, Mring whether in view of the annexation of the Thomas Jackson, Mr. G. Piercy, Mr. Ho Tung, Philippines by the United States of America, this Chamberproposcs making any representation in and about 20 Indies.
The Bishop explained the circumstances favour of the fiscal policy for those islands He remarked that in June of last year he able, in the direction of Free Trade. received a letter from a lady in Hongkong pointing out the necessity of starting some kind of home for girls, especially Eurasian girls, in Hongkong. It was pointed out that there were large numbers of Eurasian girls who to a great extent were uncared for. He replied that he would do what he could, and on his arrival in Hongkong he invited a number of ladies and gentlemen meet him, The weather this morning was almost perfect Ultimately a committee was formed and from a trainer's point of view. There was
mat several times. They had two mem- hardly any wind and the heavy dew that had
bers of the committee there-Mr. Cobhold and fallen during the night rendered the course
Miss Johnson-who were experienced in these firm and springy and as the bamboos had matters, and they had drawn up a report, a been removed, fast times were anticipated. summary of which would be presented on that
Mr. Glendaye's Cairngorm opened the ball,
The Rev. R. F. Cobbold gave an outline of by going one and a quarter nuites by himself, ccasion by Mr. Cobbold. in the good time of 2.51, the quarter's being the scheme prepared by the provisional com 35, 1.061, 1.42), 2.171 and 2.51 Tucsin-Mr.mittee, and concluded by proposing "That Cox up-went one and a half miles and was it is desirable to establish a boarding school re-picked up by Sirdi Mr. Hill ap-at the mile for girls, more especially of Eurasian parent. and a quarter post. The time for the full dis-age, such school to aim at giving a liberal edu tance being 36, 1.10), 1.45, 2-21, 2.56 and 3.31 cation which would include definite teaching Alex. J. Gunn, Esq., Secretary, Sin the sub holding his own with the old pony and according to the doctrines of the Church of finishing half a length in front, hard ridden. England, and that this meeting pledges itself
to do all it can in support of that scheme."
sir John Cartinkull, in secondling, said that Messrs. Mckie and Gove's two skewbald's Strathmore and Glenmore galloped one and a half miles in 38, 1.12, 1.47, 223, 2.55 and 3.32 from the statements of his lordship and Mr. Strathmore beating his stable companion hy a Cobbold such a school as the one proposed good six lengths. Mr. Gordon's peculiarly would be desirable and in the best interests of marked subscription griffin, thes went a
the community, and he believed those present Mr. Master up-doing the same in with the Derby griffin Century-ridden by Mr. Midwood -galloped a mile and a half; his stable com- panion Mainstay chipping, in at the mile post. The various quarter's were 33, 1.15, 47, 221, 2.55 and 3.28. One of the best gallops of the morning and I repeat that this pony has a great chance of appropriating the classic event. Mr. Buxey's White Rase, went one and three quarter miles. I was only able to catch his last five quarters, which were 37, 114, 1.49, 225, and 2.56. The same owner's Tube Rose galloped one mile and a half 35, 1.02, 1.42, 2.16 and 2.41. Mr. Lewis' Derby Sub. The Wizard powed a fast mile the last quarterof which was 31 seconds, Orwell galloped a mile and a quarterin 33, 1.05, 1.38, 2.12 and 2.52 and finished all out; his last quarter taking 40 sec. Mr. David's Derby gn ffins Douglas and Ivanhoe went one and a quarter miles in 49, 1.17, 1.50, 2.263, 2.58. Mr. Lewis (2014lastycars sub. Chaffinch Mr. Cox up-covered the two miles in 38, 1.19, 1.55, 2.34, 3, 103, 347 4.23, and 4.55. and has evidently developed into a first-class long distance pony
Port after removal should be rested
Wine for a month before use. quired for drinking at once should be ordered to be decanted at the Dis- before being sent out, pensary These Wines are too favourably known to need comment.
Chamber of Commerce.
II. M. ROYAL NAVAL YARD BALL.
A ball, under the auspices of the above, was held in the sail loft of the Naval Yard last night (Chinese New Year), and was a "great success.
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About the same time, and as if carrying outs a plan previously agreed upon, the insurgents opposite the South Dakotas made a determined advance upon their outpost and they fell back.
body upon the main
Word was sent to the various head-quarters: ordering the mea to be held in readiness for trouble, but it was all done so quietly that but little attention was paid to it by the people. About 9.30 it was realized that: trouble was iminent and the call to arms was sounded in many regiments. The large tent of Warren's circus was crowded with soldiers when a man rushed it and called out "To your quarters boys, they have driven in our outposts, in an instant almost the large tent was emptied and the soldiers seizing the first vehicle they came to started on a 'mad drive for their quatters. All was talk until "taps" was sounded and it was feared that it was the old cry of "A walf; but like the fable,. this time the wolf came..
Eifteen minutes after "taps" had sounded. there came the roar of musketry from the our posts. Every man sprang for his rifle and cartridge belt and without waiting orders the various companies began to fall in. It was realized that business of importance was on band and every soldier was anxiaus to ba present at the interview which they kniew nust follow the firing on the outposts.
Orders had been, previously issued to the
Sample bottles and smaller quanti.. mile in 36,10., Tajo, and would support ties will be supplied at proportionate i 34 1.07, 41, and 2,14. Mr. Derick-Hunter's ing that hon of higher education, remark utmost in provide space for dancing, cloak as to the position which they would occupy:
wholesale rates.
We only guarantee our Wines and Spirits to be genuine when bought direct from us in the Colony or from our authorised Agents at the Coast Ports.
A. S. WATSON & Co., Limited, THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY.
BIRTH.
At Sea View, Wanchai Gap, on the oth February, the wife of Captain A. Murphy, of a daughter.
The
Hongkong
Telegraph elegraph
HONGKONG, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1899.
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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
www.muures,
THE HOUSE OF LORDS.
LONDON, February 8th. Lord Salisbury referring to China said, the future was not in the hands of Great Britain, that she must deal with the Chinese Govern ment as a going concern, securing the executian of treaties and safeguarding the interests of Britishers. Continuing Lord Salisbury said that Great Britain did not contemplate any acquisition of territory or the dismemberment of Eastern Empires and that her advantages for the past year were greater than before, and greater in comparison to those of other nations. THE DREYFUS AFFAIR.
February 9th.
It is understood that M. Mazeau's report completely whitewashes the Judges of the Cour de Cassation and says that M. Beau repaires' charges were based on the exaggerated inferences of excited' witnesses and the gossip of underlings..
he ventured to think that Hongkong was somewhat behind in this matter.
The Hon. F. H. May, Mr. Thomas Jackson, and Mr. Ho Tung supported the proposal, and the motion was carried unanimously The following committee, with power to add to their number, was appointed The Bishop, Ms. Hoare, the Rev. R. F. Cobbold, Mrs. Ba ean, Lady Carrington, Mrs, Mac Ewen, Miss Johnston, Mrs. Hastings, Mrs Hawkins, Mrs. Gascoigne, Mrs. Dixon, Mrs. Goodman, Mrs. Ritchie, Mrs. May, Mrs. Poate, and Mrs. Atkin-
500.
A vote of thanks to the Bishop for presiding terminated the proceedings.
HONGKONG GENERAL CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE.
rooms, and supper and refreshment rooms. The in the event of trouble, and at the first ball-room was indeed a picture, made so by sound of firing the officers wore in their the use of many coloured tags, Hunting of places. Certain companies were detailed from over a thousand pounds in weight was used for each regiment for police duty in the city and the purpose, and the colours were blended in these were marched out any posted so that such a manner na to give a particularly striking every street in the entire city could be swept effect. Added to this bayonets and cutlasses with the long tons" carried by the men: 10 were fixed upon various designs of dag-covered the other companies the orders fours right, wooden shapes, and placed here and there forward march were given and away they about the room, one particularly noticeable started happy in the thought that they were at design being a star, which dazzled in the bright last to be given an opportunity to convince the ness of electric lights. At one end was erected insurgents that one Filipins was not equal to the band stand, which was occupied by the one fourth of an American instead of being efficient band of H.M.S. Powerful, under the equal to five Americans as the insurrectos have direction of Mr. Schofield. A unique playing many times asserted, fountain was erected in front of the stand, cluse ....... In the mean time the firing had beconie to which gold and silver-coloured fish sported in general all along the line. It spread rapidly : glass case of sparkling water. Muchtrouble had from the Nebraska camp to the Colorados and been taken with the floor, which was all dance- South Dakotas, and then almost like a train of lovers could desire, and, as may be well im gunpowder it travelled around the entire city, agined, was well paced before flic twenty-five Every command was quickly engaged. The dances provided had been completed Lending majority of the firing, however, was done by from the ball-room, a long verandair had
the insurgents, as orders were issued to the been specially built, cosily, furnished with American troops to save their ammunition chairs and lounges, and fit by electricity, until the men could see something to shoot at
and not to fire in the air but to shoot to kill. Downstairs, in an adjoining building, those who did not participate in the dancing were The artillery was started to the front but, provided with a cosy, carpeted room, in after taking up a position of advantage romaine which the flagrant weed was puffed in volumesed quiet, only once in a great while were the and cards flicked from hand to hand. A deep toned roar of the guns speaking heard The minutes of the previous meeting held long room adjoined the ball-roam, in which during the night. But when the streaks of 10th January, were read and confirmerl was provided a capital take-it-as-you-please gray dawn appeared in the cast things weig
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supper, and Mr. Campbell must be more than changed. The insurgents had been in the habit satisfied that his menu and viands were appre of firing a few shots at the Spaniards during the ined by this mample justice done them. Con- night and then remaining quiet during the day, tiguous was a refreshment bar, which lacked that they were unprepared for what followed. no visitations from many of the four hundred The boys in blue were first lined up in com- . guests. 311 these places were lined with flag pany formation and the insurgents evidently decorations in neat effect, testifying to the thought that they were going to return to the abilities of Mr. Parfit and his colleagues, city, for with ono accord they yelled "Ameri Messrs. White and Wingent, as skilful decora-canos, mucho malo." To their surprise, however, The whole was lit up with electricty, the soldiers went into skirmishing order and the specially fixed, in the laying of which Mr. fighting commenced as it never has before In Davis, of the Undaunted, and Messrs Attrill these islands in recent years, th
At the monthly meeting of the General Com mittee of the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce, held at 11.30 m. on Tuesday,
Mr. Hopeful's Derby cruck "Obi" gailoped 7th Feburary, 1899. Present:--Messis. R. M
one and three quarter miles in 41, 119, 1.54 2.27, 3.02, 3.35, and 4.07, his last quarter 32 secs and his last half mile 65 secs. speak for them- selves. Mr. Derick-Hunter's Sandstarin, ridden by Mr. Midwood, went one and a quarter miles Ultimatum in 34, 1.12, 1.40, 2.15, and 2.51. joined him at about half distance but could not keep pace with the old pony. The much subscription griffin, Tourist, covered a fend fun qui in 4.3 various quarters but from the style of his finish, he should make a bold bid for victory in the "Valley" and "German." Realwood galloped one and a quarter miles in 3.09. His last quarter being done in 35 seconds. Messts McKie and Gove's Subscription griffins Strath- Acet and Strathdson then did a spanking mile and a quarter in 38, 1.11, 1:47. 2.22, and 2.56. Strathfect running away from his companion in the straight and beating him by half-a-dozen lengths, Mr. John Peels 2.23. afr. Jim Crow did a mile gallop in
Hopeful's handsome pony Tyne covered the mile and three quarters in 41, 1.23, 1.57, 2.31, 3.05, 3-37 and 4.10, moving in splendid form. Mr. Lewis' Reveller-Mr. Cox up-did a fast three quarter's in 35, 109, 1.43,
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Mr. Cumming, the successful Shanghai jock, made his first appearance on the Hongkong Race Course, on the back of Forest King whom he took along for a mile and three quarters in 412, The quare being 42, 1.20, 1.35, 2.30; 3.06, 3.40 and 4.12, the old pony moving bcaur fully and finishing as game as possible. Mr. Cumming's style of riding was much admired. He is a good judge of pace, keeps his pony well THE DEBATE ON THE ADDRESS. in hand and is very strong on the finish. I In the debate on the address in the House wish him every success at the forthcoming of Commons Mr. W. St. John Brodrick, Parliamecting, He has the mount or three of the best ponies, that ever came to Hongkong and mentary Secretary Foreign Office, said that be his ingunts will be well worth backing all anticipated great results from the opening of through, Naning Fu on the West Rriver, and deprecated hostility and jealousy towards other Powers Sir Edward Grey welcomed the declaration
that the Government desired to avoid territorial expanson in China and advocated a candid understanding with Russia, obviating the difficulties of the past,
LOCAL AND GENERAL. As will be seen by reference to our advertising columns, Mr. J. J. Francis, Q.C. will lectura on
Mr. Buxey's Derby griffin Wit Rose accompanied by Tea Rose, galloped, one and three quarter miles in 37, 1.14.48 2.31, 2.55, 3-31, and 4.04, The popular blue and white stripes will not be far away at the finish of the Derby. Charger-Mr. Midwood up went one and a quarter miles, his last three quarters being 35. 1.09, and 1.42. Mr. Hopeful's handsome pony Amur galloped 14 miles in 4.14-his last quarter mile being covered in a little over 31 seconds. Lite-Captain Lamb. ton up-Quemoy-Mr. Masters up-and Variety bos up-had a mile and a quarter race, which was won by Quemay-Pariety and and tailing off. 1 only caught their time for a mile
Gray (Chairman), A. Haupt, J. J. Hell-Irving T. Jackson, A. McConachie, H. A. Ritchie. N. A. Siebs T. H. Whitehead and R. C. Wilcox (Secretary),
MINUTES"
Read letter from Mr. W. Prin expressing regret at being unable to attend owing to his presence being required on a jury sitting that imorning.
ELECTION OF NEW MEMBER OF CHAMBER. Messrs. Vander Stagen & Co. had been elected to Memberships of the Chamber since last meeting.
THE FUTURE FISCAL POLICY IN THE PHILIPPINES.
The Secretary reponed that the decision to address the l'origa Omer this subject had not been carried out so far, in consequence of an agreement subsequently to await receipt of a letter from the Manila Chamber, which body intended to lay the question before the British Government, daly supported by stafistics...
The opinion was expressed that, in con sequence of the outbreak of hostilities at Manila, some time might have to clapse before further steps could be taken, but meantime it was resolved to write to the Singapore Chamber and state the circumstances which had led ta the delay in reply to their letter.
THE REDUCTION OF THE PERIODS OF CHOWS LEASES. Read letter from the Government, dated the 18th January, with reference to the Chamber's letter of the 10th October last on the above subject, announcing that the Secretary of State adheres to his decision that Crown Leases shall in future be reduced from 900 Years the 75 or at the most 90 Years but that terms will Le embodied in future leases, providing for the renewal thereof na-such-an-advance-in-Crown Rent as is justified by the then value of the land for a further similar period.
This decision was viewed with regret as a mistake, but accepted as final so far as the Chamber's protest is concerned.
THE BANK OF CUIÑA, JAPAN, AND THE STRAITS (IN LIQ.) 7. CERTAIN CHINESE SHAREHOLDERS.
Read letter froin E. Sir Claude Mac. Donald, in reply to Chamber's letter of the 31st December, bespeaking his assistance in obtaining a reversal of the recent decision of
Monday next at the City Hall, on "Spheres of which was 37, 1.81, 1.45 and 2.19. After Greit the Shanghai Tantai in the above case. Influence and the Open Door," The public
and ladies are invited to attend.
On Thursday afternoon, as the closing time for the shops drew near the reports of crackers testified to the fact that the Chinese were pre- paring to celebrate the New Year in a befitting manner. The scene during the evening in Jervois Street and in Chinatown generally was an exceedingly animated one. Stalls with wares of all descriptions displayed lined the streets and everybody was very busily buying and selling. The crowd was a very dense one, but as usual was most orderly. A great many uropeans were to be seen purchasing curios, and Prince and Princess Henry of Prussia allonded to see our groat annual fair
The assurance given by the British Minister
regarded with satisfaction.
{Correspondence.)
911 C. MACDONALD TO THE CHAMBER.
Peking. December 31st, 1898- Sir-1 am in receipt of your letter of the 8th instant with reference to the judgement recently given by the Shanghai Total in the case of the Bank of China, Japan, and the Straits Limited versus certain Chinese share holders, and beg to inform you that I am in communication with the Tsungli Yamên and the Shanghal authorities on this question.
1. am. Sir,
Your most obedient servant,
(signed) CLAUDE M. MACDONALD, M. Gray, Esq. Chairman, Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce..
had nowed threequarters in 36, 1.10 and
was 1.44. Mr. David's Derby griffin Dunrobin caused excitement by galloping one and three quarter milas in 37, 1.13, 1.49, 2.24, 3.58, 3.31 is steadily improving and 405 This pony and it would be a most popular win if he carried off the blue ribbon. Mr. John Peel's Yellow Dwarf, accompanied by Pineapple and Queens berry, had a race over the Derby distance, the time being 35, 1.09, 1.44, 17, 3.53 and 3.29. I did not like his finish at all, the time for the last quarter, 37 seconds, being very paor, Mr. Glendaye's Derby crack Atardech, ridden by Mr. Cumming, covered a mile and three quar ter's in 43, 1.24, 2.03, 2.39, 315, 3.48 and 4.191, His last two quarters, 33 seconds and 31 sec onds being exceedingly good. Blush Rose late Honest fadian galloped two miles in 4.47. R. his last quarter taking only 31 seconds, enter went a mile but was very much distressed and: out of form so I did not trouble to take his THE Maoris in the Tauranga country, says the time.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Pall Mall Gasette, have been axciting-thiem- Mr. Jno. Peel's Derby griffin Seaweed-Mr.
Hongkong, January 16th, 1897 -selves lately over the doings of a tohunga, or Masters up-accompanied by Mantello covered
Sir,--With reference to my letter No. 1879 native priest, who has set himself up as a mi. the Derby distance in 35, 1.09, 1.42 2.18, 2.53
and 3,76 A capital gallop and I shall not he of the roth October last, I am directed to in racle worker, even to the extent of bringing surprised if we see Mr, Masters riding this pray form you that after due consideration of the dead people back to life. Recently the tohun in the Derby. The last gallop of the morning views expressed by you on the subject, the ga took up the case of a young woman who was was done by Silver Spray and Bourbon Rose Secretary of State for the Colonies adheres to reported dead, and after various incantations who galloped a mile, in 34, 109, 1.46 and his decision that Leases shall in future be VICTORIA PRECEPTORY,
reduced from 999 years to 75 years or at the 3.231. and other performances brought her back to There was a large attendance at the ralls longest 99 years, REGULAR MEETING of the VIC life, to the amazement of her people. There was this morning, and keep interest is evidently Terma will be embodied in future leases that ATORIA PRECEPTORY will be held at much consternation among the old-fashioned being taken in the doings of the various ponies.lendes will be renowed to the original Lossee or the FREEMASONS HALL, Zetland Street, on Maoris when the girl got up and walked about, hear that the rest of the Shanghai jockeys the Assignee in possession at the time of the precisely Visiting bir Knights are cordially, and died before the priest could be brought THURSDAY the 16th instant, at 8.30 for pan. but a few days afterwards she took suddenly will arrive held on the 15th instant, in time expiry of the lease upon such an advance in Crown rent ar is justifled by the then value of Invited to attend.
EARLY BIRD land and without fine for a further period or 73 Hongkong, Sth Felinary, 1897,
or 99 years, and that in the event of the land
on or about the roth March."
For Freight or Passage, apply to
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Agents. Hongkong, 11th February, 1899.
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for the winding up apini,
- Fobruary 11th, 1899,
THE COLONIAL SECRETARY, TO THE CHAMHER
tors.
Leahy and McCoy of the Centurion, took prominent part. Unfortunably just before the time of starting the function, one of the dyna mos broke down, but with great dexterity: the electrical staff set to work and retified the mis hap. The dancing commenced with a set of lancers, and the official set was composed of the
The artillery started the Ball rolling by firing shells at blockhouses occupied by the insure ents. In many cases only two shells were necessary to cause the Philipinos to come: tumbling out This was the signal for the long toms-to speak. The short:"ping" of the Mausers was answered by the deeper
fullowing: The Naval Commander-in-Charge toned volley of the soldiers, and excellent volley and Lady Carrington, Sir John Carrington and firing it was, too, Theac volleys, poured in by. Mrs. McEwen: Captain Schomberg and Mrs the platoons of the various companies, did Sayer: Mr. Buckler (Sec.) and Miss O'Dono terrible execution, at de salary hue: Mr. Parfit and Miss Bolster Mr. Bowden |- The advance was then, sounded and long- and Mrs. Holland; Mr. Lawford (representing | knes of blue which extended completely around the Rear Admiral) and Mrs. Black, Mr. Bent ley and Mrs. Hune.
Commander Hastings (Chief Magistrate) and Mrs. Hastings was unavoidably absent, as was also His Excellency the Governor and General and Mrs. Gascoigne,
Among the notables present were:-
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the city, cominenced to move. With a cheer and a rush the Americans went at it and the impulse to fee could not be jestmined by the insurgents, and they broke and tan. Ad one blockhouse after the other was carried it was set on fire by the soldiers, while others.caught fire from the shells poured in by the artillery. The The Naval Commander and staff; Rear Ad-Insurgents attempted to make a stand at the miral and Mrs. Holland and staff; Sir John | different small villages which are located near Carrington, Mr. and Miss Carrington; Com the blockhouses around the city, but again the mander and Mrs. Hastings; Captain and Com-antilles, with excellent precision drove them mander of H.31.5. Por, Captains of some of the other men-of-war in harbour, and the officers of the Naval Yard.
The following composed the committees President Mr. F. St. J. Boughton. Vice-President-Mr, Bentley. Secretary-Mr. J, T. Buckler. Treasurer-Mr. J. C. Fielding. Refreshments-Messrs.: McEven aud Hart, Decorations-Messrs. Parfitt, White and
Wingent,
Invitations-Messrs. Dawson and Hooper. Card Room-Measrs-Brott and Woodland M. C.-Messrs. Beck and Garner.
THE VOLUNTEER SEVEN-POUN- DEB COMPETITION.
The Field Battery of the Hongkong Volun teer Corps fell in at Headquarters yesterday morning, soon after half-past, nine and marched down to Murray Mer headed by their drum and Bfe band playing Cock of the North. They embarked in one of the Dock launches, kindly lent for the occasion, and proceeded at once to Sandy Bay They landed there at about quarter past eleven and waited until the Masiun Gun Company arrived with Major-General Gascoigne, his Aide de
from their hiding places and the infantry con tinued to pick them off Every rock and bit of shrubbery was eagerly taken advantage of by the fleeing Filipinos, as they turned to send ballets Towards the city, in, a frantic effort to stop the advance of the boys in blue. But I was of no avail, and by 1 o'clock Sunday moning there was hardly ∙an. insurgent to be seon in any direction
In the meantime the men of Admirat Des wey's feet were saying a few words confident- ally to the insurtectos: They were advised to | "hit the trail" by a few shells that were sent screaming towards them. But they foolishly neglected to heed the advice and as a resulta great many of them cannot now go if they would, The Paco church. which was used by o the insurgents as a headquarters, was com pletely destroyed, as were also those block houses located near the coast. A few messer- gels were also sent in the direction of the known camps of the insurgents.
By noon of Sunday the fighting around the city had practically ceased and nothing wag left to show that an engagement had takes place, but the dead and wounded men, and the smoking, heaps which had formerly been the Insurgent forts and blockhouse All re mained quiet the balence of the day and the
Colonel The O'Gorma Lieut. carly evening, but about 19 o'clock, Sunday
night a little desultory firing was heard sorti of the city and it was conclued that the Insure eats had succeeded in bringing reinforce
were anxious to ascertain the exact location. of the American firing line in order to avoid it as much as possible. The boys In bise declined to make any reply to the test bota Bred by the insurgents and the shooting
about
the same thing
After a most substantial had been dis posed of the Dock Detachment, Nes: 5 and 6 guns, proceeded up the hill to the firing pointments from Malolos by, inland ronds and they Just as they were ready to open fire, however, a Chinaman set fire to the grass and; the fire spreading quickly, the men had, to be put on to extinguish it, which was accors plished after some fifteen minute The Dock Detachmont - then firing and after a few rounds, set fire grass with a shrapnel shell... another delay, which was, howe necessary, for no sooner had the Cer got into action than the grass again and was left to burn itself out the going merrily when the Volunteers firing was exceptionally good especially that of the Maxims execution on the met targets.
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