BY THE MAIL.
[From Our Fachange]:
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH MONDAY, JULY 31, 1899.
Infantry-far Wei-hai-Wei without Creating in the Brussels Conference committes on the a corresponding deficiency elsewhere, having laws of war The report concludes by suggest Royal Dete regard to the fact that this year's Army Eetting that after the commission has fixed upon report to the know mates showed that no increase had been made the definitive text of a declaration it might atmEARVICA, THER to, the Infantry and that only seventeen (all once examine the question as so the best for nasociations, tänka) had been added to the Garrison Antil. in which the obligatory character of its stipplae
tions could be affirmed
Some Famous Gems,: The sale of the famous Marlborough, gemsley since last year. collection was concluded on 19th ulto. Christie's. It was bought in 1875 by the late owner for 35,000.guinens, and the amount real Ised by the present sale is £34,847,
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Count von Balow, As soon as Kaiser Wilhelm heard from the Foreign Secretary that the Reichstag had voted the pitchase of the Spanish South Sea Islands he telegraphed to Herr von Bülow, conferring upon him, in dry gracious terms, the title and
welcomed.
Mr. Wyndhamn-The two companies of British Infantry required for Wei-hai-wei would provided by the battalion as Hongkong, their place being taken by native troops. As some time must clapse before the defences of Wei- hal-wei can be completeit, there is no imme..
diate necesity for deciding the source from which the garrison could be drawn but the alterations about to be made in the armaments for the foreign stations will, it is hoped, release a certain number of Garrison Artillerymen.
Sports. CRICKET.
Consign
NORD
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
Bol Pits, and the mob had to be dispersed by aarges of ether with mounted palice. The proceedings in the Chame Sdi political” -bet: Lowere arked by great violence, meetings, (2) owing to the fierce denunciation by the Socia staffs of rail lists of the Governmenta sew Electoral Bill. wara, pass and telegraphis, and public lighting, The King on 19th, ulto, conferred with M. de [land (4) the Press The Decree will come into Beernadr whom he had sununoned from the
force on July 2
yor and has been submitted to Hague, and who is spoken of as likely to take Parliament to be converted into law, -The office at the head of a new Cabineth excitations in the Forum, which are being THE RETURN OF DREYFUST Congress of Carge are hereb
pushed forward with nil possible rapidity, are Bagering a great deal of interest. They are not confined to the site of the Unsilica Emilia, but going on in six or seven different parts of ut farum at once a
Madame Dreyfus was permitted to see her husband shortly after bis landing on Saturday, the interview was a most affecting ones: Cap tuin Dreyfus, prior to meeting his wife, whs completely ignorant of the events which have occurred in France during the past two years.
whom he had been separated for upwards of When Captain Dreyfus met his wife, from four years, he became dazed with emotion and inarticulate. The interview on both sides
interview the possessed.
SS" PRINZ HEINRICH?
“HE above named Steamer having arrived,
that their Goods, with the exception of Optum,, Treasure and Valuables, are being landed and stored at their risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godowa Company, Limited, Kowloon, whence delivery may be obtained.
notice to the contrary be given before Noon, Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless TO-DAY,
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods
rank of a count. The honour has been warmly The Russian Railway to Peking, #10, J. Barnes, e Sidgreaves, b Gardner, 42ff the new Italian, representative at the Chinese consisted of one lung sob. At the second have left the Godowns and all Goods remaining
To the Heart of Asia. Dr. Sven Hedin left Stockholm on Midsum mer Day, on his new journey to the heart of Asia. He is going. via Russia, through which she Tsar has offered Dr. Hedin free railway travel. When he leaves Russian territory two- Cossacks will escort him, according to the Emperor's special command.
June 26th) Sir E. Ashmead-Bartlett asked the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs by what route the Russians proposed to make the milway to Peking for which they recently presented a demand to the Chinese Government.
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Mr. Brodrick We are not aware that any route is specided in the Russian demand for a railway to the southwest, in respect of which we have no definite information.
Telegraph Hates.
repatriated exile
The Captain of the French cries undelivered after the 1st August, will be anbject
A match played at New Beckenham on sul ulto, was left drawn as follows: Hongkong and Shanghai Bank-A. G. Elborough, el Christopherson, b: Gardner, 1:0 Baker, Christopherson, 51K. F. Gordon, Christo ITALY AND CHIRA pherson, b Sidgreaves, 96 D. R. McEwen, Begining to show in Italy now that the Mar Interest in the Chinese Question is again Hayward, b Gardner, 4, S. Wheeler, rim out quis bairago Raggi has at last arrived in Peking,
H. Dalgliesh, not out, 20; T. Langmuir, Gardner, J. H. Dodds, B. C. M. Johnston, unlucicy aussces, as the first despatch he re- Court has, however, begun his mission under Ellerton did not bat, extras, 8; total for 7 wickets, 191. Innings declared closed. Con-
ceived on reaching the Chinese capital was que solidated Gold Fields of South Africa-S announcing the death of his father in Italy.
The Government have received a despatch Christopherson, b McEuen, o; H. G. Sid, from the Minister conquacing his arrival at greaves; e Gordon, b Elborough, 25; G. A. Gardner, e Wheeler, b Elborough, 43 E. A Peking and his first visit to the Tsung-li Yaman. The latter, far from refusing to enter into Englebach, hit wicket, a Gordon arough negotiations regarding San-moon Bay, seems dron, not out, layard, C. WE R well diepared towards the Italian proposals step was firm and his eyesight mast keen.
19; R. Abel, ₺ Elborough, 8; Few, F. Hayward, did not bat ; extras, &; total which only refer to commercial concessions, and
not to territorial acquisition, for 5 wickets, 103.
The present Italian Foreign Minister, the A. E. G. Collins, a young schoolboy of Clifton Marquis Visconti-Vanasta, intends, it is said, College, who has been taking part in a house to abandon entirely the application for a coal- match, continued on various afternoons, goting station or any other territorial concession, to the end of the innings by the dismissal of andito confise
"Mean-
Sfax, by which vessel Dreyfus retumed to his pative land, has been interviewed regarding his charge's behaviour on the voyage. Captain Dreyfus, he declared, displayed surpusing energy and self.command. He added that his It is stated that Captain Dreyfus's retrial at Ronnes next month, will be confined to the one issue, namely the
of the bordereau,
the authorship of
the Far Etion of wept bitterly. It appears that he expected to
Mr. Henniker Heaton. Mr. Henniker Heaton, M.P., opened in. Sir Edward Sassoon is desirous; if he can Manchester on 19th ulto, an international find an opportunity, of calling attention to the philatelic exhibition. References were made very high tariff for foreign messages maintained ker lleaton's labours in postal reforms, and inference to the extravagant charges on Indian reply to a vote of thanks he said he believed the ages and moving the appointment of a that in the course of a year we would be able Select Committee to inquire into the whole to telegraph throughout Europe at the rate of circumstances of the virtual monopoly enjoyed a penny a word and to India and Chine for six-by Telegraph Companies" pence a word.
in the course of the proceedings. to Mr. Hênni! [ by the Telegraph Companies," with special re- the leat member of the side. He carried his commercial {nterest to the
The Chancellor of the Exchequer and Mr. Chamberlain on 29th ulto, received a deputa- Death of Admiral Hornby, tion from the various cable companies denting Admiral Sir W., Hornby was presiding on with Australasia and the East, who protested 28th inst. at a meeting of the Hotchkiss Ord. against the reported intention of the Covers nance Company at Winchester-house, Oldment to enter, along with Canada and. the Brond-street, when he was attacked by apo Australian colonies, into direct and active com- plexy, and died in a few minutes. The event petitian with the cable companies. Sir M. recalls the equally sad and sudden decease of Hicks Beach, in reply, said the stateraent of the Mr. Berry White at the meeting of the Inter deputation would be considered, and a written. national Trustee Corporation in November, reply made on behalf of the Government. He 1856. Sir Windham Hornby, though not so well expressed surprise that the companies only now known as his famous namesake Sir Geoffrey, came forward with objections to the Goverment Had a very long connection with the Navy proposals on the ground of principle, and said which he joined so far back as December, 1815 that both Canada and Australia objected to the Cape route. Mr. Chamberlain also spoke, referring to the high rates which the companies had long maintained, and expressing “a strong opinion that their fears of unfair competion with their business were chimerica). It was evident that for a long time past they had con céaled their profits-he did not use the word in an offensive sense-and in addition to the very large dividend of 7 per cent. which they were paying they had put aside an enormous reserve, and also a very large fund, which other. wise could have been utilised for the reduction of the rates, for the establishment of now and alternative cables. He did not think they would find the Government project would.in any way diminish the number of messages already passing over their cables.
Mr. Winston Churchill. For a young man of five-and-twenty, Mr. Winston Churchill, one of the two Unionist candidates for Oldham, has seen a great deal of life. In 1895 he served with the Spanish forces in Cuba, and was decorated for his services. In 1897 and 1998 he was with the army in the arduous operations on the North-West Frontier of India, and was mentioned and decorated. He was also at the battle of Omdurman last year with the arst Lancers, and again received a medal. He has now resigned his commission in the 4th Hussars, and will devote himself to politics. In appearance, voice, manner, and mental attitude he is strongly reminiscent of his father, Lord Randolph Churchill.
Fashionable Wedding.
A Grand Review. On 26th Inst. Her Majesty held a review of the troops at Aldershot Camp, on Laffan's Pain. There were nearly 16,000 men engaged in the maneuvres, which were carried through without the smallest hitch. The weather was brilliantly fine, and there was an immense By the Queen's de gathering of spectators. sing the preliminary inspection immediately with and the march past began The Queen was accompanied by the Princess Christian, the Duchess of Connaught, the Prince
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bat through the innings of 633. for 698. He while the bisquis Visconti Tenosin is con- was at the wicket seven hours, and bit 1 six,sidering, together with Admiral Bettolo, four fives, 31 fours, 33 threes, and 145 two Minister of Marine, and the Marquis of San The previous best score was Mr A E. Stoddart's Giuliano, Minister of Pasta and Telegraphs, 485 for the Hampstead Club against the Stoics the advisability of subsidising a mail service of in August, 1886."
Italian steamboats to the Far East,"
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In the golf world, the Parliamentary Tour naments has resulted in a win for Mr. A. Jall the shops for certain bours one day of the The protest which took the form of closing Robertson, Press Gallery (handicap 3), who Spanish Chambers of Canimerce against the beat Mr. J. L. Wanklyn, M. P. (6). They tied Badger has been accompanied by...
serious at the 35th hole, but a final hole went to Mofing At Valencia the demonstrations lasted all day, and the gendarmes were fared to charge the mob A.Sangosa General Borlon, wis wounded. The Picfect took vigorous steps to restore order. There was a discussion in the Chamber in Madrid on 28ibiulio, with regard to the anti-Budget demonstrations riots in reply to Schor Romero Robledo, who warned the Government that the move ment might soon assume the proportions of a revolution, the Premier said that no statement could be made on the subject before pubile order was restored.
Napoleon the Third's last dwailing-place, and the scene of his death-Camden House, Chislehurst, and its beautiful grounds-is in future to serve as a golf course, and will cer- tainly prove one of the most attractive in the neighbourhood of the metropolis. The grounds are about 70 acres, and have been secured for £35,000, while the mansion itself will be used as a club-house. At a luncheon to inaugurate the new club, amongst those present were the Speaker of the House of Commons and the Right Hon. A. J. Balfour, M.P.
· THE ‘AMERICA CUP.
Is is stated that Captain Dreyfus, when being conveyed by train from Quiberon to Rennes, receive a welcome hom bis old staff comrades, and was overwhelmed with disappointment at not meeting them. Latter on, he was amazed at his wife's revelations regarding the history of the great drama of which he is the central figure. Frinco Albest of Monaco has invited Captain Dreyfus to visit him as soon as his liberty has been restored.
Shipping. STEAMERS.
THE CHINA AND MANILA "STEAM: SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR MANILA.
and THE Company's New Steamship
UNITED STATES. DEA President M'Kinley bas ordered the American On the 29th ulto. the race between the Colum-Army to be mauited up to 100,000, men, big and Defender, over a distance of thirty-eight miles, was a beat to windward for thirty miles. The breeze was so strong that neither yachi carried a working topsail. In the windward work Columbia averaged fifteen seconds a mile faster than Defender. The water was very rough. Columbia rode casily, and did not buffet the waves as much as Defender.
LAUNCH OF THE SHAMROCK,
The Democritic State Convention at Lousville (Kan.) has passed a resolution reaffirming its adhesion; to, the Lomozoic national platform, including the free coignage of silver at the ratio of 16 10 t. The resolution further expres- sed confidence in Mr. Bryan, denounced the present Administration, protective tarifs, and trusts, demanded that trust-controlled articles] should be placed on the free list, and expressed the sould be nice that trust contracts void and not enforceable.
The Administration is concerned that the
armingement for a temporary agreement with regard to the Alaska Boundary Question offered by the United States some six reeks ago hannot yet received the sanction of the Dominion Government. It is fenred
-away by her father, was attired in ivery satin of Wales the Duke of Connaught, the Duke of for a short while plucked asunder and the viure, o į Klondyke Region: Since navigálon, was
A fashionable wedding has taken place at the ancient Parish Church of Portchester, near Portsmouth, Miss Catherine Ingles, daughter of Admiral J. Ingles (some time naval adviser to the Japanese Government), of Beach House, Portchester, was married to Lieutenant Wilfred Ellershaw, of Woolwich Academy. The father the Rev. John E. Ellershaw, My unclated pie bride, who was given
trimmed with embroidered chiffon, and wore a white, vell and orange blossoms, and a hand- some pearl and diamond pendant, the present of the bridegroom. She carried a handsome shower bouquet of lilies and ferns, Captain Goff, R.A., acted as best man. The bridesmaids Miss Elsie James, Miss Joyce Gunner, and Miss Noel Nelson-wore smocked muslit frocks, with picture hats to match, and gold oraments, the presents of the bridegroom. The wedding carriage was drawn by a team of six horses, supplied by the 39th Field Battery of the Royal Artillery, Hilsea, to which the bridegroom formerly belonged. The team was taken to Portchester by drivers of the Baitery, in charge Sergeant McCarthy but at the wedding the of horses were driven by Lieutenants Twydale Elliot, and Miller, of the Royal Arillery, who rode postillion fashion. After the ceremony reception was held in the beautiful grounds of Beach House, The presents to the bride and bridegoom were many, and handsome.
In Parliament.
WEI-HAI-WRI (June 26th.) Sir J. Colomb asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether any force of marine artillery of Infantry bad been employed on share at Wei-bai welland, If so, for what purpose and between what dates
Mr. Goschen :—No marine, artillery have, to my knowledge, been employed at Wel-hal wel, Some marine light infantry have been stationed- at Wei-hai-wel for guard duties on the mala- land and some on the island of Leu Kung for the same purpose from an early date in the occupation till now.
In reply to Sir J Colomb, Mr. W said-The senior military officer, at Wai-hal- wel is Lieut. Colonel Bower, of the Indian Stiff Corps, bat a naval officer, Lommander. Geünt, is acting as Commissioner, The arrangement „is; however, provisionals
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Cambridge, the Duke of York, and other members of the Royal family. The review lasted for two hours. In the eyes of the masters of many legions, whose representatives watched the scene from the Royal enclosure, the parade may seem almost insignificant. They could not fall, however to be impressed with the admirable quality of the material which our small Army is composed, with the smart and serviceable appearance of the troops, and with the perfection of discipline and training that appeals to the intelligent dent of the art of war First came the Royal Horse Artillery, in splendid alignment, then came the Cavalry in squadrons made up of the Household Cavalry Regiment, the Carabiniers, the 7th Dragoon Guards, the 1st Royal Dragoons, the New South Wales Lancers, the 10th and 13th Hussars, and tath Lancers. The Field Artillery was made up of six batteries The Royal Engineers were followed by eighteen battalions in Infantry, who passed in columns of double companies, ifter which they returned in brigade lines of quarter columns. Each battalion as it passed the Royal chclosure was honoured by B-Royal mark of approval. One of the finest spectacles w25, of course, the trotting and galloping past of the Royal Horse and Cavalry brigades, and as these brilliant troops, thun dered across the plain the cheering was tim- ultuous. The whole display terminated with an advance of the troops in review order.
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Sir T. 1. Lipton's yacht, the Shamrock, which has challenged for the America Cup, was launched on 26th ult from Samuda's Yard, Millwall. The launch was strictly a private one and only a few. personal friends of Sir Thomas Lipton were invited. The Prince of Wales bad paid a private visit to see the craft on 34th. The launch took place from a specially. constructed shed, into which the numbered at the State Department that unless sections of the Shamrock wern smuggled a few die modur vendi is reached soon weeks ago, after their journey down ther
Griver troubla
may be expected between Americans on barges from Messrs, Thorneycroft works and Canadian who assinou phitheft way to at Chiswick. Thers the cloak-of secrecy
Thousands bave started for Opened on May 7, unseemly haste marked the unveiling; it was Dalton and White Pass trails, beauty of the Shamrock displayed. But no the gold district, most of whom will use the us not until the last minute that any outsider The mine owners of Colonido have altered caught a glimpse of the wonderful boat. Lady theit atiginal intention of sending to the Paris Exhibition amadol cast in gold Pike's Peak Russell of Killowen named the yacht, saying: mountain, using on goof area "I christen you Shamrock. God bless you. Good luck to you. May you bring back the ready subscribed that amount, but are to make Cup" After the launch a tug struck the their exhibit a life-size figure of a typical Shamrock, and made a dent in her port bow American girl-cast in virgin gold. The base of the statue illibe.composed of silver, copper, near the mail.
fzon zinc, and Jend-wall, products of Colorado. In the All-England Lawn Tennis Champion porated in New York State with a capital of
An Automobile Company has been incor ships, A. W. Gore gained a somewhat easy $750,000. It is the purpose of the directors Victory over 5. 15. Smith in the final round, but
of the company to organise clubs in all the was defeated by the holder, R. F. Doherty large citing throughout the country, and to form Miss Cooper had to strike her colours to Mrs. the cluba into one large national organisation, Hillyard for the Ladies' Singles Championship somthing like the League of American Wheel but in the Gentlemen's Doubles R. F. and H.menezejs also a movement in progress L. Doberty, played as usual a splendid com in New York to open a park for the instruction bined gaine, and easily retained their titles. · of novices in the handling of the automobiles,
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RUSSIA
DIAMANTE
Captain G. A. Taylor, will be despatched for the above port, TO-MORROW, the rst August, at 5 PM.
The attention of Passengers is directed to the excellent accommodation provided by this steamer. She is fitted throughout with Electric Light
For Freight or Passage, apply to
SHEWAN, TOMES & Co... General Managers. Hongkong, 27th July, 1899.
£972a!
FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND
CALUCTTA
THE Steamship
"LIGHTNING," Captain S. Belson, will be despatched for the above Porta on WEDNESDAY, the 2nd August, at.3 P.M.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DAVID SASSOON SONS & CO.,
Agents, Hongkong, a9th July, 1899.
1981a CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY,
LIMITED.
FOR TIENTSIN. HE Company's Steamship
THE
"NANCHANG,”
to rent.
All broken, chafed and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on TUESDAY the 16 August, and THURSDAY, the 3rd August, at 9:30 AM. All Claims must reach us before the rith August, or they will not be recognized.
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned.
No Fire Insurance has been effected
MELCHERS,& Co,
Agents
Hongkong, 25th July, 1899.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
THE&O. S. N. Co.'s Steamship
-“FORMOSANO
FROM ANTWERP, LONDON, PORT SAID, SUEZ, AND STRAITS vessel are hereby Informed that their Goods are Consignces of Cargo by the above-named
being Inndod and placed at their rise in the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company will be sorted out Mark by Mik Godowns at Kowloon, where each
and delivery can be obtained as soon as the Goods are landed.
This vessel,brings on Cargo
From Madras, &c. ex S.5, Loodland, Optional Goods will be landed bere unless instructions are given to the contamry before 10A.M., TO-MORROW, E
Goods not cleared by the and August, at P.M. will be subject to rented
No Fire Insurance wil be effected by me in any case whatever,
All damaged Packages must be left in the tained from the Godown Company within ten Godowns and a certificate of the damage ob days after the Vessels anival here, after which no Claims will be reconguised."
H. A RITCHIE
Superintendent, Hongkong, 27th July, 1899.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES
GLEN LINE OF STEAMERS,
FROM MIDDLESBORO, LONDON AND STRAITS
THE Steamship... **
"GLENGARRY having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo by her, are hereby informed that their: Goods are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ld; at Kowloon, where each consigament will be sorted out mark by mark and delivery can be obtained
as soon as the Goods
are landed. Goods not cleared by the. August, will be subject to rent. 3rd Au
No Fire Insurance has been effected All ship daminged packages must be left in
obtained from the Godown Co. whhin ten days of stoámer's arrival, after which no claims will be recognised.
Captain Finlayson, will be despatched as above the Godowns, and a certificate of the damage on SATURDAY, the 5th August
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents. Hongkong, 29th July, 1899. [968 CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR PORT DARWIN, QUEENSLAND PORTS, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE,
THE Company's Steamship
"CHANGSHA,”. Captain Moore, will be despatched on SUNDAY, the 6th August, at Daylight.
the Superior Accommodation offered by this The attention of Passenger is directed to Steamer. The First-class Saloon is situated forward of the Engines.A Refrigerating. Chamber ensures ti voyage of Fresh Provis
the Supply
MCGREGOR BROS & GOW.
Hongkong, 28th July, 1899
Intimations.
(973
CARBOLINEUMAVENARIUS
FOR OVER 20 YEARE With the Utmost. Success: Thoroughly reliable preservative for Wood Rot and Dampnessee and Slone against White Ants, Decay, Fungus
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THE LEADING CATERERS:
A duly qualified Surgeon is carried and the M Vessel is fitted throughout with Electric Light
N.B. Ratum: Tickets issued by this Com pany to and from AUSTRALIA are avaliable for [return_by_the_Steamers of the EASTERN AND
AUSTRALIAN S.5. Co. and via verga
for the refrigerating plant to be installed at Manila has been awarded to the De La Vergne The Tsaritsa has given birth to a daughter, Refrigerating Company, of New York It is who has been named Maria... This is the third (expected that the machinery needed - canı bel daughter born. As yet no son has been bor supplied in soo days and laid down in Manila the thint daughter is regarded as an event of info days more. By that time the Government great political importance. Absurd as it may will complete the refrigerator building, and the sound, there is a strong party there which walt company will have 90 days in which to put its d only for this eventtoreaume their mischievous" | įplant in operation; The amount involved in intrigues against the Tsaritsa, in whom they have the contract wifi the De La Vergne Company the
Princess of Anglo-German blood. The in-8197,000. The entire cost of the building fluence of the Empress Dowager, whose rela- and plant will be in the neighbourhood of known, anything but cordial, is expected to forge for Lecatans of beef hanging, 200 tons tions with her daughther-in-law are, as is $500,000 The capacity contracted for is cold increase-nfavourable reports have now been of mutton, too tons of potatoes and onions, received concerning the crops in the province sa tons of buller, and an ice producing uniporHE Steamship of Ekaterinoslav and other pants of the
appointed
armaments would follow, The Russians de The special commission recently pitas every 24 hours of 40 tons,
GREECE.
by order of the Tsar to consider means of The Government has entered into an arrange abolishing the Siberian exile system has held ment with Great engineers for providing Athens to first meeting in St. Petersburg.The.com with a muchiscard supply of water, which mission has issued an invitation to foreigners will be drawn from Lake, Stymphalue, in the as well as Russians, to offer suggestions on Morga. The City of Thebes not having been various points connected with the question, chosen as a district capital in the now Gover
The Peace Conference Conference discussed the Russian proposal to The Armaments Commitsion of the Peace enaci a standstill of armaments on 23rd ulto M. de Staal argued that a standstill were brought about in a few years a reduction of mand an ipferational entente for five years, in which existing effectives on a peace footing are not to be increased in mother countries Excluding „colonies such as India, Siberia, and tral Asis) and military Budgets are not to Creased Navies are to be kept on their present strange Up to the date of mail advicer the faarmament Conference had POISONING IN HUNGARY.ment Redistribution Bilgi@inhabitants affected.
ฮา discussed everything except Disarmament. It Bighteen, women have been tried in Hungary a sort of armall revolution, overthrowing the met with strong, German opposition. Colonel on Charges of having poisoned, their husbands Jocal authorities and threatening to merch, in Schwartzhoff made a long speech, and declared and children, by means of amenic. Nine of arms on Athens The Goverment then sent distinctly that: Germany could not enter into the accused were acquitted, the evidence not irogns to Thebes but the inhabitants refused engagement not to increase her naval and being sufficiently conclusive, but the remainder to receive the anciens. Eventually the Govern- ilitary effective He spoke for balf an hour were sentenced to long terms of imprisonment..ment gave way when the Thebans welcomed
frankness. The effect was SAXE-COBURG AND GOTHA,
the troops and reinstalled the authorities. Within the Conference when The question of the succession to the
BELOXUM nhoff pointedly exclaimed, | Duchies of Suxe-Coburg and Gotha bas, beenThe sing pfthe Chamber of: Deputies on not mined on the contrary, her discussed by the Diet at Gotha. It has been
vary turbulent one, owing to
iesa, and stabdard: life (he decided that, in the event of the Duke of the abstr
Bre daily increas-Albany dying without heirs, the succession
atest shall go to the descendants of the Duke of Connaught, or, failing that, to the descendants
an of the Prince of Walca,
naka THE KHALIFA'S FORCES,
The defections from the ranks of the Khaliím continue, the latest deserters being twenty Emirs, two thousand women and childretī,
thousand Dervishes The Anglo-E authorities have allowed them to notiid at Gedarf and Senmar
EN BANANA DENMARKENZ
The general lock-out in Demo more.chan two months ago, dispute about joiderwagen;
desperate
here are fac00 the entire trade union body fated employers are threata:
For Ejeight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents, Hongkong, a1st July, 1899. UNITED STATES AND CHINA-JAPAN STEAMSHIP LINE.
FOR NEW YORK, VIA SUEZ CANAL
"INDRALEMA," Captain Baker, will be despatched as above on or about the 12th August.
For Freight, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
Agents Hongkong, 21st
211 July, 1899-
THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGA MENTION COMPANY LIMITED.-
FOR MARSEILLES AND LONDON
AVIA STRAITS, GREA Taking Cargoat through Rates for LIVERPOOL, GLASGOW, CONTINENTAL FORTS, RIVER
PLATE, &C.) A HE Company's Steamship
L
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"CHINGWO"
Socialist, and Liberal H. Harris, Commander, will be despatched
the above on or about
cloml, Bille, On
Day proposed by the For Freight, &c., apply
dallesho Order of the #g.confidança in the ginat que ama of the ngint-pfishe, pesult: 1085 brawl::The autodziand blow wght),with them Depaties, with sents, and rushed
HOLLY
ber,
WISE & Co
Hongkong, 28th July, 1899 £9754,
UNITED STATES AND CHINA-JAPAN STEAMSHIP LINE. (RÓBT, IL-BLOMAN & CO-HAMBURO),
FOR NEW YORK VIA BUEZ CANAL
Steamship
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