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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
THE ELECTION RIOTS IN PARIS.
LONDON, February 20th. The élection demonstrations were renewed in Paris on Sunday evening. The mob smash- ed the windows of Rothschild's Bank, and of several Newspaper offices. One hundred arrests were made. The English correspon. dents in Paris are of the opinion that the demonstrations largely consist of paid rowdies and that the country generally is satisfied with the election of M. Loubet.
WEATHER REPORT.
The Observatory report says-On the 22nd at 11.40 am. The barometer is rising on the China const.
The depression is probably moving to the N.E. off the 5. coast of Japan. Pressure is highest over N. Chian. Gradients morierate on the coast, slight but increasing in the N. part of the China Sea. FORECAST:- Fresh N, winds; fine.
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
SINCE the institution of the penny postage rate Canadian correspondence with England has ure than doubled.
TO-DAY, being the one hundred and sixty- seventh anniversary of the birthday of George Washington, the warships in port were dressed and a salute was fired at noon.
IT is innoured in India that British officers are in future not to be appointed to Gurkha regi ments if they are over a certain height, so that they shall be more the size of their men.
ORDERS for our special account of the 1899 Race Meeting, to be published in pamphlet form, should be sent in an early as possible as only a limited number will be printed. The pamphlet will form a handy memento of the meeting to send to friends at home or in the const ports.
THE Home Papers notify the death at his residence, Englefield-green, Staines, of Major- General Frederick Spence, C., late of the 31st Regiment (East Surrey), in his 85th year. General Spence entered the Anny in 1819, and served in the Crimea in 1855. He commanded the 31st throughout the campaign in the north
of China in 1860.
HONGKONG RACES, 1899,
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good. A hard race ensued between Seaweed } Mr. Glendaye's br. Aberdeen, List lb.
Mr. Cummingt and Wild Rose, but the former got the best of it by lengths at the finish, and the event anded Messrs. McKie & Gove's sk. Strathmore, 11
5...........
Mr.. Crawford? 1 by Douglas winning it by four lengths of Sea- weed, Wild Rose being 8 lengths further Mr. Buxey's g. Rose de France, 11st 5lb.
Air. Wuilleunier 3 behind. Time, 2.49. The GERMAN CUP, presented by Members of Mr. David's g. Ivanhoc, 1st 8lb...Mt.Ivanhos a
Mr. Derick Hunter's b. Mainstay, 1st 816 the German Club; second pony to receive
Mr. Burkill o half the entrance fees; for Subscription Griffins of this season, 1898-99; weight for Mr. Hopeful's blk. Obi, Irst 81b
Mr. W. W Cox of inches as per scale; entrance $10. One Mile
Mr. John Peel's blk, Minstrel, rast glb and a Quarter.
Mr. Cruickshank o Messrs McKie and Gave's gy Strathfleet,
† Dead heat. Lost 12lb
Mr. Crawford 1
Only seven started out of 23 entries, Mins-. Mr. Dorick-Hunter's g. Ultimatum, 1st gib
Mr. Burkill 2
After the trel preventing a good send off ponies had been started a few lengths Minstrel Capt. Lambion's b. Quemoy, 11st 1lb........
Mr. Moller 3 and Obi showed the running, and these posi- tions were maintained to the village. Obi went Mr. Baxey's g. Meteor Rose, 10st 91b.........
Mr. Wuilleumier o to the front and Rose de France got into third Mr. David's g. The Prince, ist lib.......... plate behind Minstrel, and Strathmore ran up Mr. Reynello fourth, although he was a poor last at the Mr. Jay's d. Greif, 11st Jl... Mr. W. W. Cox o entrance to the back stretch. When the Rock Mr. Ellis Kelly's g. Sirdar, 115 1lb mommye STEWARDS-His Excellency Sir Henry A.
was reached again Aberdeen and Strathunore Blake, G.C..G.; His Excellency Vice-Admiral
Mr. Cumming o were the leaders with Rose de France a Sir Edward H. Seymour, K.C..; His Excel
Twenty of the 27 entrants did not start in few lengths behind. But when the Village was lency Major-General W. J. Gascoigne, C.M.G.
was between Aberdeen and Strathmore, and' S. C. Holland, R.S., Lieut. Rear-Admiral this, the biggest, event of the day, so it simply passed and the home straight reached, the race, a grand struggle ensued. Neither could get Colonel The O'Gorman, c.s.o.; The Hon. J. Jay between seven posies to compete for the
the best of one another and ran in nose Bell-Irving; C. F. Harton, Esq.; The Hon. C. handsome cup presented by the German com-
and nose, the judges deciding it as a dead P. Chater, C.M.G.; T. Jackson, Esq.; D. Gillies, munity. The start was good, Meteor Rose
bent. Rose de France was third, with Esq. The Hon. F. II. May, C.M.G.; R. M. and Grief having slightly the lead of the others
a distance of three lengths behind Aber- deen and Strathmore. The time was. 43 secs. Grote, Esq. Gray, Es; The Hon. T. H. Whitehead; M. and at the pace they started, it was evident the
quicker than the Derby, but the course was that much better to-day. Time, 3/25. The PROFESSIONAL CUP, presented; second pony to receive half the entrance fees; for China ponies; weight for inches as per scale: previous winners at this meeting of one race 5ths extra; of two races 7lbs. extra; and of three or more races albs, extra ; non-starters at this meeting excluded; calance $15. One Mile and a half'
CLERK OF Lt. Col. The O'Gorman, C.SO. SCALES -- C. Harton, Esq.
JUDGE The Hon. 'C. P. Chater, C.M.U. ASSISTANTĮ AUSSTATThe Ron. F.. H. May, C.M.G. STARTER-31. Grote, Esq.
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SECOND STARTER :--A. S. Anton, Esq. HON. TREASURER -J. C. Peter, Esq. CLERK OF THE COURSE-T. F. tough, Esq.
SECOND DAY, WEDNESDAY, 22ND FEBRUARY, 1899.
fast riders intended to make the mice a one. The time, however, was far slower than many others for the German Cup, of course, owing to the heavy state of the ground. On passing the stand for the first time Meteor Rose led, The Prince, Grief and Quemoy being ap. Soon after the Bridge was passed, close Quemey went into second place right side. Strathfleet passed Grief on approaching the Rock, and went ahead of all others by four. lengths after passing the Village, with Quemoy second and Ultimatum in close attendance. It was a certain win for Strathfleet, who romped away up the home straight; it, however, looked doubtful about second place. Bot half a furlong from home, Barkil gave Ultimatum spur and the pony passed Queinoy, runaing in half a length ahead, Strathfiect being quite 12 lengths in front of Ultimatum. Time, 4.50. The Navy Cur, presented by Officers of FL.XI. Fleet; second pany to receive half the en- trange fees; for China ponies; weight for inches as per scale; winners of one race at this meeting 7iba, 'extra: of two or more races, to lbs. extra: previous non-starters to One mile and a carry 12st; entrance SIG. Quarter
The second day of the Races opened bright, and by the time, the first event was announced, the weather was gloriously fine and all dat could be desired, except that it was not as well as one would like under font. There was a big array of umbrellas, but used to-day to protect one from the sun, instead of from the rain, as was the case yesterday. Owing to the pleasant atmospherical conditions, the number of THE enthronement of Dr. Weldon, as, Metro-spectators before tiffin was far in excess of politan of India, took place at St. Paul's yesterday, and amongst them many ladies were seen, who looked charming in their Cathedral, Calcutta, on the 1st inst. before an
bright and coloured gowns; but by the enormous congregation. The Viceroy and all
afternoon the place was well attended, not only the chief officials were present,
by foreigners, but thousands of Chinese. The course was still heavy, but with the burning SOME gold buttons and a quantity of clothing
sun pouring upon it for several hours, towards the last race it improved considerably, and if were recently abstracted from the Resident
done to-morrow. The fastest done to-day in a mile and a quarter race was done by White Mr. McKic & Gove's skd. Glenmore, 1st Fib Rose in the Navy Cup. With such good winners the Championship events to-morrow should be well worth watching.
Mr. Busey's w. While Roig, 118 b..........
Mr. Wailleumier!
Mr. Glendaye's b. Forest King, ist piib...
M, Cunining 2
Mr. John Peel's spi. Mantello, tost 12lb.....
MY FRANJE HORMIUSJEE General's quarters in the Istana Club at Taip the weather holds good, faster tires should be Mr. Derick Uthers Is Charger. Ister
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SIR Julian Pauncefote will hold the British Embassy at Washington for another year, partly owing to the pending negotiations in reference to the Clayton-Bulwer Treaty, and partly to the general diplomatic situation following the Spanish war,
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THE Kronstadtski Vestnik publishes a tele- gram from its correspondent at Odessá an- nouncing that the committee of the Volunteer Fleet have invited tenders from• English firms and one German firm for the building of two new cruisers, one of the type of the Moskerm and the other for the transpoet of convicts, The cost of the two ships will be £300,000. FOREIGN fleets in the Far East, says a home paper, will in the spring witness a series of [2540 Russian naval and military evolutions. Ac-
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Five Started out of 19 entries, and White Rose was expected to make a proit show and The Band of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers did so, although, we think, Fofest King could "have won. Montebello got the best of a very again discoursed euchanting strains of music. The SCURRY STAKES, a sweepstakes of $10 good son, followed by Charger and White Rase. A the stand Charger took the lead, Mon- each; for China ponies bout de griffins on date of entry; weight for inches as per scale:tebello, Forest King and White Rose running
One mile. winners 7 lbs extra.
Mr. Burkill
Mr. Derick-Hunter's g. Century, lost talb... Mr. Glendaye's br. Aberdeen, 11st 4ib.........
Mr. Cumming 2 Mr Hopeful's bik. Obi, 115, 1lb.MrWW.Cos 3 Mr. Busey's g. Rose de France, lastamies ༄*2a,, -。 ༥%{d 99r ba*3¢
Mr. Wailleumier
All Mr. P. A. Co- Mr. John Peel's r. Centipede, 11st alb.......
Mr. Master o Mr. John Peel's blk. Minstrel, tos: 13lb...
Mr. Cruickshank o
Eight starters. Obi caused a little trouble in getting away, but when all get off they wen well together. At the Stand Dunrobin drew out from Centipede and the Wizard. On reaching the Bridge Rose de France took se. cond place; but on going down the back stretch Century and Obi went to the front running neck and neck, Rose de France a close third Century, after passing the Rock forged a length ahead of Obi, and Aberdeen got into third place. After passing the Village Century had increased his lead to ten lengths, and main- aided the lead to the finish, winning by five Obr. Rose de France ran Ob, very close for tengahs, Aberdeen being six lengths ahead of third place. The 15
The EXCHANGE PLATE, value $500; presented by the Bankers and Exchange Brokers of Hongkong: second pony to receive $50; for China ponies; weight for inches as per scale: bond fide griffins on date of entry allowed glbs. ; winners at this meeting 7 lbi. extra; entrance $10. From the Two-mile Past Once Round and in.
Mr. John Peel's or Yellow Dwari, tost tilb MrMaster
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Mr. John Peel's ch. Pineapple, rost gib
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Mr. Master 1 Mr. Buxey's g. Blush Rose, rost 1zib
Mr. Wujileumier, 2 Messrs. McKie & Gove's g. Meneji, tost talb
Mr. Crawford 3
Capt. Lambton's g. Ute, tist 61b... Mr. Moller o Four starters out of 20 entries. Pineapple tonk the start, but at the Black. Rock Blush Rose and Mencji went to the front running level, Ute and Pineapple keeping together close up. At the Village the positions were the same. At the Stand Ute and Meneji min level a length behind Blush Rose. At the bead of the back stretch, after passing the Bridge again, Menciji, headed Blush Rose and Pineapple.. Ute tailed off when the Rock was passed, and on reaching the Village a second time Blusk Rose and Meneji led Pineapple by two lengths, but on getting into the home straight Pineapple was given rein and won the race, without being pushed, by six lengths. Tince quarers of a length divided Blush Rose and Meneji. The last quarter of a mile was done in 32 secs, and the whole distance in 3.25. GYMKHANA STAKES, value $200 presented by the Gymkhana Committee, added to a sweepstakes of $5 each for subscription ponies of any season; winners and previous non-starters excluded; first pory to receive 70 per cent.; second, 25 per cent; third, to per cent weight for inches as per scale. One Mile.
Mr. David's g. The Prince, Hist ́ilb;;;
Cap, Lambton's b. Quemoy,
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next in that order. When the ridge was reached the positions were the same, and con tinued so until the back stretch was reached with
Mr. Reynell. only a length difference between each. Forest King drew up second after passing the Bland Mr. Jolmu Pelo g. Jim Crack, rost ÿlb......
Mr. Master Charger had the best of Montebello, Forest
ist rib.
Mr Moller 3 Rock, and when the Village had been left behink King and White Rose ramning abreast. On coming up the home straight White Rose M. Arnold' blk. Straightaway, 1st 4......
Mr. P. A. Cox o and ran in a sinner to Forest King. Derick-Hunter's br. Blizzard, 10st. 12lb... and third.
time,/2.44)
MrBurkill o Messrs. McKie & Gove's ch. Strathdoon, fist The JOCKEY Ctr, valne Sigo ; second pony, to
......Mr. Crawford o receive $50; for subscription premies, of any
Mr. Tierce's spl, Variety, tost rolb............ season, winners vaghaded; to be ridden by jockeys who have not had a winning mount previous to this meeting in Hongkong or China: weight for inches as per scale; en- trance $5. One Mik
Mr. J. H. Lewis' g. Chuinch, jost 128b...... Mr. Chadînch Mr. John Peel's g. Jim Crow, Test all........
Mr. Green 2 Mr. John Peel's cli. Traveller, jist alb
Mr. Newland 3 Mr. Derick-Haiti e's g. Voncessium, lost faib Mr. Walwyn Mr. Busey's g. Bourbon Rose, tost 15lb.......
Mr. McClung o
Mr. Robert Genbiya's phd. Athos, 19st gli
Mr. Riddlero
Mr. Jay's g. Adler, 11st 3b3r. Pappier o Cap Lambton's In Ammy, inst 1211: Mr. Reys o Mr J: H. Lewis' g, Reveller, ist gli.........
Mr. Bruce o
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The CHALLENGE CUP, vaine 100 guinças ; for
China ponies to be won two years consegu tively by a pony or ponies the dona fide property of the same owner: first pony to receive 70 per cent.; second, 20 per cent.; and third, to per cent, of entrance fees; weight: for inches as per scale entrance (forced), $5, but optional to subscription griffins of this season, 1898-99 One Mile and Three Quarters
"The LADIES' PURSE, presented; for all China
ponics weight for inches as per Scale; winners at this meeting other thau Subscrip tion Griffins 5 lbs. estra; unplaced pouics alloved 5 lbs; previous non-starters at this mecting 12 lbs. extra entrance Ss. Seven' Furlongs.
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The BLAKE" CHALLENGE CUP, presented by His Excellency Sir Henry A. Blake, G.C.M.G.; for Subscription Griffins of this season to be won twice by ponies the bond fide property of the same owner, or owners i first pony to receive 70 per cent, of tho entrance fees; second 20 per cent.; third to per cent, weight for inches as per scale; winner of the Vailey States and/or German Cup 14 lbs. extra; winners of any other races 7 lbs, extra, penalties accumulative up to 14 lbs.; entrance fee $to. One Mile. " The PARSEE CUP, presented; second pony to receive $50; for China ponies; weight for inches na per scale winners of one race ut this meeting sibs. extra; of two or more races 7lbs. extra unplaced ponies allowed 5lbs; entrancu Sio, One Mild and a Quarter, The PHAETON STAKES, value $250; second pony to receive 70 per cent, of entrance fees: third, 36 per cent; for Clina ponies band fine Griffins on date of entry weight for.inches. as per scale; previous winners at this meeting 51bs.extm penalties accumulative unplaced ponies allowed 5 lbs. Subscription Grifins of the season, 1898-99, allowed 7 lbs,;: entrance $5. From the Tivo-mile Post Onco Round and in. --*
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The CONSOLATION STAKES, a sweepstakes of $5 each with $150 added; second pony to receive $50; for beaten China ponies meeting weight for inches as per scale. Once Round. The CHAMPION STAKES, with Sago added; for China ponies winners at this meeting.only; a forced entry; entrance Sto; winner of two- races $3o; of three or more $50; weight for inches as per scale. One Mile and a Half- NIL DESPERANDUM STAKES, a swaepstakes of $5 each with $50 added second pony to receive $50; third pouy S25; for inches as per scale. Half a Mile.
CORRESPONDENCE.
We do not verily endorse the opinionis expressed by Correspondente din this coltann.)
SMALL-POX.
TO THE EDrok by the "Hongkong Telogramu.ty DEAR SIR-This forenoon,, as I was wait- saw a coolie ing ou Pedler's Wharf 1 land from the Kowloon Ferry launch with
his face covered with a well marked small- and his face was one mass of peabs. I mention pox rash; "most of the pantules hai burst this in the public interest in order that, steps may be taken by the Sanitary Authorities to -institure, a more efficient inspection of the Chiar community, which at the present time- -is sadly needed. The coole in question will probably spread small-pox broadcast, and simply because the Authorities do not direct the Police to detain all those who have a well developed rash in evidence. Enclosing my card. remain.
MEDICUS,
Yours faithfully," Hongkong, 21st February, 1899.
ATTACK ON AMERICANS NEAR DELHI.
An American visitor and his wife wore it.
Mr, Cruickshank o Twenty-six entries brought out seven starters, Prince, Jim Crack following, Variety last. At who went away with Quemay leading, The tacked by a fanatic near Delhi on recently. They went in the morning to see the ruins of the the Bridge Quemoy and the Prince led in that
musquc at Indrapat. They had ascended the order. At the Rock Blizzard went to the front,st flight of steps and were standing on the Quehy, Jim Crack in close attendance. Onalcony, when they sawa native crouching in entering the straight The Princa took the lend, followed by Quemos. A good race took place for home, and The Prince ran in two lengths in front of Jim Crack, who led Quemoy by half a neck. Time, 2,181,
ANTICIPATIONS,
-Phind-bay-February-23rd;
1.--The Grand Staud Stakes ---
Centipede Mainstay... Wood Rose
The Civil Service Cup Quemoy..... Chimatum
Jim Crack 3.-The Challenge Cup com
Mr. Hopeful's stable.. Mr. John Peel's stable Mr. Derrick Hunter's stable 4-The Ladies' Purse :
Yellow Dwarf.......
Uto...... Focsin .....
Stratoffect
The Prince..
The Parsee Cup Jim Crow in
Sandstorm
Mr. Newcome's w. L'uit, tost glb...Mr. West o A field of ten starters. Refine the race Chaffinch dismounted his rider. Athos got the best of a fair start, Chaffinch and Concession a judge, ange the Daily Yes, the request that
little behind and at the Bridge the order was he would let bygones he bygones," "The
the same On going down the back stretch prisoner was eventually convicted, and a long-Mr. Buxey's w. White Rose Frst be
Jim Crow ran into third place. When the Mr. Wailleunter 2
Black Rock was reached it was simply a long list of previous convictions was read out against
Mr. Ruxey's d. Tea Rose, rist tb........
procession and Athos commenced to fall back the man. "What have you in say to this, Mr.
Mr. Cumming 3
and at the Village Jips Crew and Concession GI asked his lordship. "I can only suggest," Mr. Derick-Hunter's. Sandstorm, 11st 8
ran together, Traveller- running second, aald the learned junior, promptly, "that your
Mr. Burkill o
Chaffinch falling behind; but when the home lordship should let byanes be bygones,"
straight was entered the last jamed secured Mr. Hopeful's 8. Urwell, 1181 7lb
Mr. W. W. Cox
the rails and opened out, winning a good race Only five starters out of 22 entries. Buxey Crow and Traveller, the later just having the
by three lengths, Six lengths divided Jim 5- The Blake" Challenge Cup — declaring his best to win. All started well
best of Concession. Time, zmin. 18sec. together; but on reaching the Grand Stand
The FLYAWAY STAKES, & suvepstakes of 5 6. Sandstorm went to the front of Tea Rose and
each With Stoo added; for, China ponies Yellow Dwarf Atthe Bridge Tea Rose headed Sandstorm, Yellow Dwarf third, ten lengths in
weight for inches as per scale; subscription front of White Rose and Orwell. Positions
ponies of any season non-winners allowed 715 subscription ponies of any season win- were about the same going down the back
ners allowed 3lbs; previous winners at this stretch, except that White Rose closed upon
meeting 7s extri, Three Quarters of a the leaders, but before the Black Rock was reached Orwell fall out. At the Village Yellow
Mile. Mr. Orra di Rookwood, 1181 7lls... Mr. Moller 1'] Dwarf went to the front of Tea Rose, SG. H. Potts b. b. Torsin, 11st 4lb............. storm being third, Yellow Dwaff still had the
Mr. P. A. Cox z lead into the came straight, and when half Mr. John Peel's g. timsshopper, 11st 1lb...... way up White Rose let out and passed Sand-
Mr. Master 3 storm and Ten Rose, challenging Yellow Dwarf, but Master rode well and ran his pony to the winning post two lengths ahead of
"Mr. Cumming o White Rose, ten lengths dividing Tea Rose for third place. Time for the last mile was 2.13 The GARRISON CUP, presented by the Officers of the Garrison second pony to receive $50; for China ponies bond fide griffins on date of entry weight for inches as per scale; win- ners 7lbs, extra;'entrance $10. One Mile and a Quarter,
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Mr. David's g. Douglas, 11st 7ib... Mr. Reynell I Mr. John Peel's d. Seaweed, 11st tib
Mr. Master 2 Mr. Buxey's ch. Wild Rose, 1st gib
Mr. Wuilleumier 3 Mr. Derick-Hunter's b. Mainstay, 1st 1..
Mr. Burkillo
Four only started out of an entry of 19 ponies. Mainstay led Seaweed in starting. On getting into the home straight for the first time Douglas ran into second place. At the Bridge. the leaders ran well together, with Wild Rose and Seaweed neck and neck close up. Entering the back stretch Wild Rose and Douglas went to the front, Passing the Black Rock Douglas headed Wild Rose, but Mainstay tailed off At the Village Douglas was given rein 'and increased his lead of Wild Rose; and on enter ing the home straight was four lengths to the
Mr. Glendaye's g. Cairngori, 1st 11b..........
Mr. Buxcy's g. Tube Rose, 11st 4lb......
Mr. Wuillenmier o Mr. Hopeful's b. Amur, 1st b.............
Mr. W. W. Co Mr. J. H. Lewis' br. The Wizard, 11st 1lb...
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Montebello....igiančiai
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7-The Phaeton, Stakes :—
Obi Mainstay... Seaweed.......
8--The Consolation Stakes
Tocsin ......
Tube Rosc Grasshopper
9.-The Champion Stakes
Pineapple Wild Rose
Charger
to The Nil Desperandumi
Blizzard
Grief
Strathdoon
February 22nd, 1899.
3.
EARLY BIRD
Mr. Burkill o Seven faced the starting-post out of 16 entries, After a couple of false starts Rookwood went to the front followed by Glasshapperand Wizard, Tocsin being last, his jockey evidently thinking it a false start. At the Rock the order was Rookwood and Wizard teading. Onapproaching narrow:--
The following is the programme for to. the Village the positions changed and the whole THIRD DAY THURSDAY, 23RD FEBRUARY, order was-Rookwood, Grasshopper, Tube Rose, Cairngorm, Wizard, · Antur Tocsin. When the home straight was entered Rookwood
still led, followed by Grasshopper, but when half way up Tacsin came through the crowd and ran home a couple of lengths second to Rookwood, Crasshopper being a length further behind. Cairngorm was only half a head te the bad of third. Time 1.38.
The TA! YEUK FONG CUP, value $200; pre- sented; second" pony to receive $50; for China ponies bond fide griffins weight for. Inches as per scale, other griffins ribs, extra previous winners 7lbs extra; entrance to One Mile and a Half my
1899
a auspicious-looking manner near the arches, Perceiving that he was observed, the man made a dash at them and with a frantic yell aimed a blow ht the gentleman with a thick club, which
was
however, warded of. A tussle ensued, lasting some minutes. The lady hit the native across the head with her umbrella, whereupon he furned and struck her down the steps. Then -he-agafu-stacked the husband, who, though bo- had not even a stick, kept the ruffian at bay, The lady's cries for help brought a crowd of natives to the building, but none would ven ture in to aid in any way till the husband had overpowered and disarmed his assailant. The visitor was roughly handled during the encoun ter, and only just managed to prevent the ruffia from forcing him over the narrow ledge of the balcony, which would have incant sericus injury by a fall on to the paved floor, beneath. The lady was cut on the head by her fall -down-the-steps. The man is in the bands of the police and is feigning insanity.
A MILITARY CONSPIRACY,
THE GENERALS' COMPLICITY,
The Geneva correspondent of the Daily
·Chronicle states explicitly and positively that M. Brisson, the late French Premier, had in his possession, immediately pilor to his resign. ation, full and complete proofs of the complicity of several Generals in an attempt to overthrow. the Republic, together with copies of corres pondence which had passed between them and Princes Vicior and Louis, Napoleon. M. Brisson was inclined to adopt strong measures at once; but, when he came to put those measures into execution, he found he could rely upon absolutely no one; neither the members of his Cabinet-for he was betrayed in his own camp-ner the army not the Prefecture, nor even the magistracy. Realizing his powerlessness he threw up the sponge.
A LION TAMER ATTACKED BY A LIONESĄ.
Alon tamer named Broncho Bill was at Sedgwick's Wild Beat Show, in Leeds attacked by aliences. He had safely performed in a cago of two angry lions, but when he was one ring die cage of the lioness she growled and tried to innul him. He struck the least re...
pentedly on-the head with a stick, but she payed and lacerated him. He was eventually discharged two pistols He was on next rescued, but he again entered the cage and
obliged to keep in his bed.
FOR THE LEE MTFORD;
The GRAND STAND STAKES, vaļuo$150 second pony to receive 250 third, 825 for China ponies bona fide griffins on date of entry; winners of one race, gibs, extra of two races in consequence of the very high scoring 7lbs, exira; and of three or more races glbaniade at the Bisley, meeting with the, Lee Mej. extra; subscription griffine" non winner ford rifle, the council of the National Rise
allowed plhs; entrance 65: Once Round Artbciations have decided that at this year's The CIVIL SERVICE CUP "presented" second pany to receiver half the entrance feer for subscription grifins of this season, 1898-99 weight for inches as per scale Previous winners 7lbs, extru penalties accumulative entrance 85 Une Mlle/"
meeting the ball's eye" of the targeln used at 1200 yards shall be reduced in hamster from 8in to in, and the inner ring of tile, suma, targer from agin; to: 16in, "In other rel the targeta will be the same as those used