To-day's Advertisements.
EOTHEN. MARK LODGE, No. 204.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1900,
RETTA.
DEATH.
purse itself was prettily presented to Mr. Gria- | ing, running neck and neck up the Back | Mr. John Peel's Les Beechnut, lost 13th.125, Stretch Ascending the bill, Ace of Hearts
Mr. Cruikshuk o` forged ahead and, clearing the ruck, closed | Mr. Buxey's g. Rost de France, rost talb... rapidly upon the leaders whom he caught
Mr. Walllumier
At Paris, on the 9th instant, PIETRO: BE-son by Miss Powell, the daughter of the com- modore, who was dressed in pale blue with a large straw hat with red flowers. She made a neat little speech and the successful jockey, who, by the way, has put up the best record at the meeting, in turn presented her with a boú- quet tied with ribboni of the winning colours,
The Hongkong Telegraph
REGULAR MEETING of the above HoNGKONG, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1900. LODGE will be held at the FREES MASONS HALL, Zetkinl Sijers, on MONDAY, the 26th instant, at $30 for 9 pan, precisely. Visiting Brethren are cordially invited to attende
Hongkong, 22nd February, 1900,
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REGULAR MEETING of the above
SONS HAZ Zetkaul Street, 08 THURSDAY, the 1st March, at 8.30 foi o pom, precisely, Visiting Brethren are fordially invited to attend.
Hongkong, 2nd February, to o [239
DOUGLAS, STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SWATOW, AMÓY AND TAMSUL
THE Company's Steamship THE
-HAIMUN,"
Captain Hodgins, will be despatched for the above. Purts, ou SUNDAY, the 45th instant, at Daylight.
For Freight or Passage, apply n
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co., General Managers. Hongkong, 22nd Febriary, 1900.
FOR RANGOON.
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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
THE WAR.
Boer Movements.
London, February 20th. The 'Transvaalers are sending large forces with prominent leaders into the Free State.
Commandant Cronje's Retreat. The Daily News states on good authority that Commandant Cronje is hopelessly sur
rounded.
Natal.
Later,
General Hart has 'ocupied Cntense and now crossing the Tugela River. The enemy is seen in fuil retreat and apparently (only hold the position across the railway
with a weak rearguard,
The Western Frontier. The railway to Kimberley is re-opened (Taking Cargo at though Rates to MoULMEIN, | and General Methuen is proceeding thither
ARRACAN PORTS, COROMANDEL
with er infowerments.
THE
and Malabar Parts.)
*HE British India 3. N. Co.'s Steamship
* COMORTA,"
Captain T. A. Collins, will be despatched as above n SATURDAY, the 3rd March, at 3.I.M.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & CO.,
Agents.
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Hongkong, 7th February, 1900 [163h PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
NOTICE:
CONS
TEES of CARGO per Steatoship
* CHINA," The above Steamer having arrived, Consignees of Carge are hereby egnested to send in their Bills of Lading Bar Countersignature, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods from alongside.
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Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vessel will be landed and stored at Consignces' risk and expense."
J. S. VAN BUREN,
Agent. Hongkong, 22nd February, 19ou.
Cape Colony.
A reconnaissance from Arundel shows the enemy to be weak and it is believed they have withdrawn to assist Commandant
Lronjes reveat:
Home Defence.
An Army Order invités ex-soldiers to re enlist for one year, for home service. bounty of Liz is offered.
WEATHER REPORT.
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The Observatory report says →→ "On the 22nd at 41,55 8an, the barometer has fallen slightly on the China coast, risen a little in the South. Pressure remains high over China, and a shallow depression seems to be situated in the Sea of Japan. FORECAST- Moderate N.E. winds; für,
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
Taxgus estimates the gold yield of the seren Austrbau colonies in 1849 at 4.463,488 oz, exceeding that of 1898 by 915,409 o. West ITALIAN Australia ranks first with 1,643,626 oz, Queens- THE SUPERIORESS of the Tibet fand second with 947,0625 cm, and Victoria third
with 862, pat 192.
AN APPEAL...
respectfully to APPEAL to the Residents of Hongkong and the Post Parts, for their kind patronage and support, and desires to state that she will be pleased to receive orders for all kinds of NEEDLE WORK,
Gendemen's Shirts made to order, and Cuffs
and Collars renewed an old ones.
Tus. Paaka Muïnkki is regmasible for a reput that Mr. Sami Otojien and two other members of the staff of the Kyoko Nichi-nicht
Shimbun were arrested on the ioth inst. The charge against them is said to be that of
Ladies and Children's Under-clothing Cus dren's Dresses, and all kinds of Embroidery, | obtuning money by intimidation. Materials can be supplied, if required,
The Superioress will also be most grateful for any PAPER, or oli ExVELOPES 6 be made
into Books for the Caillea of the Tour Schools;
who are taught by the Sisters.
Hongkong, zrid April, 1302.
Entimation.
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In the Recreation Ground inside the course And the display of umbrellas amongst the the Chinese were gathered by the thousand almost made one believe that it was Ji instead of bleak and dreary February.
11st b
The GRAND STAND STAKES, value from Second
pony to receive $50; third, Sas: for China. ponies hand fide griffins on date of entry: winners of one race 3 lbs, extra; of two races 7 lbs, extra; and of three or more races 9 tbs extra subscription griffins non-winners allowed 5 lbs. entrance $5. Once Round, Mr. G. H. Potts b. Desert King, 1st 3lb......
Mr. Burkill 1 Mr. Derick-Hunter'sb, Thunderstorm, cast alb
My Cumming 2 Mr. Busey's g. Dot Rose, 1051 Gib.........
Mr. Wailumier 3 Sir H. McMahon's g. Lukong, 1st 41b
Mr. Walwyn o Mr. John Peel's g. Kingfisher, 11st tlb.........
Mr. Gresson o Mr. David's g. Enigina, 1st 1lb
My Moller o Messrs. McKie & Gove's br. Strathcona,
„Mr. Crawford o Messrs. McKie & Gove's blk. Strathdonald
rist lb........
...... Mr. Cox, o The ponies were all at the post some minutes before gun-fire but, contrary to yesterday's pro- cedure, noon was waited for. As the gan went and the salute for Washington's birthday boom- ed out the ponies danced about a bit evidently cl not appreciating the firing, but, despite this a very good start was effected at the first attempt, the field going out in a tight cluster fram which, however, Enigma, Kingfisher, Dot Rose and Desert King quickly emerged in that order. At the hill, Desert King ran into first place which was wrested from him by thunderstorm on the downgrade. Entering the Straight, Desert King once more came to the fore, closely fol lowed by Thunderstorm and Dot Rose and a capital race home ensued, Desert King winning by length from Thunderstorm, while kot Rose followed some four lengths in the rear! Tinie. -z m. så sec.
The CHINESE Clun CUP, presented; second pony to receive half the entrance fees; for subscription griffins of this season, 1899-1900; weight for inches as per scale: previous win- ners 7 lbs. extra; penaltics accumulative; entrance $5. One Mile.
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Mr. Pogase's ch. Orange Rosson, rost 12>
Mr. Wuillaumier 1 Mr. Wheel-Rut's. Impabla, 1ost izlb
Mr. Hart Buck 1 Mr. F. H. May's g. Tom Thumb, lost 13h...
Mr. Crawford 3 Mr. David's g. Lightfoot, 1151 3tb..............
Mr. Moller o. Mr. Carruther's g. Woodpigeon, 1ost 131...
Mr. Cruikshank o Mr. Wayfoong's br. Reserve, rost 121.......
Mr. Cox'o Mr. Tierce's d. Major, 1st 1lb..
Mr. Gresson o ML. Derick-Hunter's ch. Rascal, fist 5lb...
Mr. Cumming o Mr. Babington's g. The Rubber, 1st Sib
Mr. o Capt. Bancroft's ch. Cossack, 1151 Buckil
Mr. Johnson o Sir H. McMahon's ch. Sartow, lost talb......
Mr. Walwyn o Mr. J. H. Lewis' g. Rover, 11st lib..........
Mr. Jones o
Impahla led, followed by Lightfoot, with the A fair start was made and passing the Stand
rest in a cluster at his heels. Going up the hill Impabla stili maintained a slight lead, with Lightfoot in close attendance, Sartow following | LaVINGSTONn's Travels, -A fresh series of the and the field in a cloud at his back. Until the Minerva Library, in art linen cover and with Straight was entered there was no change in photographic illustrations, commences with are the relative positions and then Orange Blossom spriat of Dr. Livingstone's" Missionary. Travels came to the front with a rush and won a fine race by a length, Tom Thumb creeping into -el-Helm-South-Africa" The pub-third place some halfa-length-behind-impahla
lishers observe that "no student of South | Time.—2m) 2371/5800. African politics should fail to study carefully Dr. Livingstones remarkable picture of Boer Life Boer Ways. Ward, Lock, and Co., 25.). * This morning a fire broke out at No. 25 Queen's Road, West. The fire brigade arrived
A. S. WATSON & Co., very promptly, saving the top foor from being
LIMITED,
WINE MERCHANTS.
ESTABLISHED A.D. 1841.
The CHALLENGE CUP, presented by 1. J. Bell- Irving, Esq.; value too guineas; for China ponies; to be won two years consecutively by a pony or ponies the bona fide property of the same owner; first pony to receive 75 per cent; second, 20 per cent.; and third, to per cent of entrance fees; weight for inches/js per scale; entrance (forced) $s, but optional to subscription griffins of this season, 1899- One Mile and Three Quarters,
1900.
destroyed bat, nui before a Chinawoman, who was sleeping in a rubide at the back of the first floor was either sufficated by the smoke Mr. Toeg's w. Shannon, 11st gib Mr. Jones 1 or hymt to death, her face being charred beyond | Mr. Dryasdust's g. Sinbad, roit glb
Mr. Johnson 2 recognition. The rate of the fire is supposed Mr. David's g. Strategist, 1st 7lb Mr. Moller 3 to be the exploding of a kerosene lamp. The Mr. G. H. Potts' blk. Pirate King, 11st tlb... damage has Bot yet been ascertained,
Mr. Burkill o Messrs. Mckic & Gove's g. Strathfleet, jost
18........
........ Mr. Crawford o
By the time Comi Festetics gets back to
CLARET S. rope he will be quite an expert in legal pro
# ST. ESTEPIE, Red Capsule...$6.96
C ST. JULIEN, Red Capsule
cedure. The last instance at Colombo, the
author fits there, is mentioned in Ceylon papers. Five seamen; belonging to the yacht Toba were charged at Colomby the other day $7.36 with leaving the rach without leave, and 9.60 pleaded not guilty," stating that they were not - properly fed on-board. They also declined to 19.20 go back to the vessel. The deserters, were attempt. 18.60
found guilty and sentenced to four weeks rigorous imprisonment,
+1 1,00 D LA Rost, Red Capsule....................... 1296 CHATEAU HAUT BRION LAR
RIVET
CHATEAU MOUTAN D'ARMAIL.
Jacq.....
13.92
21.00 22.20
CHATEAU PONTET CARNET.............. 25.00 CHATEAU LA Tour Carser... 3000
CHATEAU RAUZAN
CHATEAU LAFITTE
$2.00 48.00
THE RACES,
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A POPULAR CAPTAIN.
"FATALE FADL,"
During the voyage from San Francisco, the passengers on board the TK K9 5 and passed on the downward slope. Entering Mr. Toeg's ch. Modder, tosi ph Mr. Jones a America-dfare, presented the following testi- the Straight for the run home Ace of Hearts Mr. John Peel's b. Pilgrim, Tist- 1lbassist monial to Captain Coingam MKOAN still had a slight lead but Sundard Rose and
Mr. Crawford o "Whereas men (and women too) that go!!!!
·Diplomat, headed by Beechnut, came up on the | Mr. G. 11. Polts?b: Desert King, tast 13lb. down to the seas in shilps': in these day apprej " outside and a splendid race ensued, the latter
Mr.. Burkill ociate a good commander as well as a homelike winning cleverly on the post by a short head. Mr. Hart Buck's g. Esperance, tost 7lb Owner o
sen abode, and whereas we, the undersigned Half a length separated secund_and", third The field of ten gave the anster an immense passengers, have found both on the delightful Timg 2m, 4sco.
amount of trouble and so less than six voyage from, San Francisco, be it resolved that The BLAKE CHALLENGE DUP, presented by false starts were made before they even we take this method of expressing to Captain His Excellency Sir Henry A. Blike, «.c.M.G."; | tually got away, Shannon jumping off Philip Coing, and his officers of the steamship for subscription ge fins of this season, 1899. with the lead, closely atented by Pluto. America afar, our thanks for his uniform
order the Stand the non; to be won twice by ponies the bond last
was Shan kindness and attention to us throughtout this fide property of the same owner, or owners; non, Modder and Pluto and; up the Back
voyage to Honolulu, and particularly for the the ponies went in a regular well-planned and beautiful Christmas obser fire pony to receive 70 per cent, of the en-Streich trance fees cicand 20 percent; third so per procession, Shannon still lending by -a vance provided for us-Kede Chronicle. cent, weight for inches as per scale'; winner length. Up the hill, however, Modder was of the Valley Stakes, and/or German Cup sent to the front and led down the incline,
ACCIDENT ON THE “ DIKH.” 1 lbs. estra; winners of any other races When the Village was reached however Mod- 7bs. extra, penalt es accumulative up to der must unaccountably bolted across the course, after having coma to the front, and #4 lbs.; entrance fee $1o. Une mile.
Plut led into the Straight, with" "Slunnon Mr. Pogose's ch. Orange Blossom, 1rstr5lb...
Mr. Janesi
close up, but the latter was overtaken by Mr. F. II. May's g. Tom Thumb, tost 13h...
Sandstorm, in the run home and finished Mr. Grawford third, Pluto winning cleverly by a half length
Time 2m1. 48 sec." Mr. Wheel-Rut's g. Impahla, ist 12th
Mr. Hart Buck 3 Mr. Tierce's spd. Minor, 118 5 Mr. Gresson o Mr. Alexander's w. Cocktail, fist h
Mr. Brution o Mr. Buxey's g. China Rose, 1152 515 ...........
Mr. Wuillumier c Mr. Darius' ch. Aurora, 11still Mr. Moller...
A good start. Passing the Stand Impahla led, followed by Orange Blossom and Tom Thumbs, the same order being maintained un- til the Hill had been negotiated, when Orange Blossom commenced to open out and raced into the Straight with a lead of a length, winning in a common canter by three times that dist ance, Tom Thumb beating Impahla by a length for second place. Time, -an, 21} sec. The PARSEE CUP, presented; second pony to receive $50; for China ponies; weight for inches as per scale; winner of one race at this meeting 5 lbs. extta; of two or more races 7 lbs. extra; unplaced ponies allowed 5 lbs. ; entrance $ro. Ore mile. Mr. Buxey's w. White Rose, 11st 1.........
R. Wildman's g. Thistle, 10st fol.
Mr. Waillumier Mr. Johnson
Mr. Derick-Hunter's g. Emerald, rist th
Messrs. Meie & Cove's g. Strathfleet,
Jost 12h........
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Owner a
The NIL. DESFERANDUM STAKES, a sweep. stakes of $each with $50 added; second pany to receive $50; third pony $25 for beaten subscription griffins of this scason, 1899-1900 weight for inches as per scale. Half a Mile, Sin H. McMahon's ch. Sarlow, rost 12lb..
Capt. Bancroft's ch. Cossack, Mr. Sepia Pando's b. Subsidy,
On the 13th inst.-about one o'clock in the afternoon, two Chinese sailers on the S.S. S fell down into the hold, a distance of 28 feet: It appears that the Siệh had been discharging. flour all the-inoming, and the decks, were covered with the fine powder, which the water from the winches had rendered very slippery. The two unfortunate ten came out of the forecastle, and appear to have been engaged in a playful scrimmage in the course of which they approached too near the open hatchway, The men then seem to have slipped on the wet Mr. Walwyn 1 paste, and both wore precipitated 'into the 1st 1hhold. One man was taken out of the hold Mr. Johnson a dead, while the other is to severely injured 1st 4lb... that he is not likely to recover. He has been Mr. Cox 3 brought ashore to Dr. Sano's hospital. The tost glb .............. Japanese authorities are holding an "investig. Mr. Waillumier o ation into the cause of the death on board; Mr. Darius' ch. Aurora, 119) 1lb Mr. Moller o Kobe Chronicle Mr. G. H. Polts' g. Snow King, 1st 1lb......
Mr. Burkill o
Mr. E. Kelly's g. Terra Verde,
سنين
Mr. Gresson o
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FIRE IN KOBE,
ATTEMPTED MURDER AND INCENDIARISM,
Kone, February 14th. About 3.30 o'clock yesterday morning a fire broke out in Moto-machi which apparently was optanted with the object of concealing what was. intended to be a murder. A young man, the adopted son of a confectioner, living close to home because of his evil conduct. In revenge the Aioi bridge, was recently sent away from. he determined to murder his adopted father, and early this moming broke into the house and cut him with some sharp instrument. The aliru being given, the servants rushed into the street, when another man, waiting in the dark. ness outside, cut at each person coming out the house and made off, but fortunately both and severely injured three. He then set fire to the miscreants were afterwards arrested.
Mr. Derick Hunter' rn, Rescue, 1ost 12lb......
Mr Cumming o Ar. Magpie's d. Tartar, 1ost 12lb... M. Jones o Mr. Wayfoong's br.. Reserve, 10st 12b Mr. Wheel-Rus' g. Impahla, 10st 12b...
Mr. Hart Buck ~~~~After two allempts tho fiold got off together, Sartow having a good lead, which he maintained into the Straight, but was collared at the Village by Cossack and, after a smart run home, the Mr. Cumming atter won by a length: Subsidy half a length ...... Mr. Crawford on the rear of the second pony. Time 6sec. Mr. David's blk. Black Prince, sost tall.......
Mr. Moller o
KOWLOON CITY. Mr. Mansfild's w. Ace of Hearts, 11st ólb.......
Mr. Walwyn o
The following Order in Council was publish Mr. G. H. Polts' br. Forest King, Jost 13th...
"Mr. Burkill oed yesterday in the form of a Garette Extraor Mr. Hart-Buck's . Desespair, rost toll
dinary-
Mr. Toeg's w. Tiber, 11st 9th... Mr. Jones
The field of eight got away well together and going round the bend Désespoir, Tiber and Forest King were leading, Going up the hill Tiher and Forest King changed places and at the Village the latter was leading closely pursued by Tiber and Ace of Hearts. Entering the Straight, White Rose shot ahead, through the tickl and wrested the lead from Forest King who went rapidly to the rear, while Thistle and Emerald caine on well and ran into second and third place respectively, White Rose win ning by a clear four lengths, the, same separat. ing second and third-Time 2-16 The PHAETON STAKES, value Sage; second pony to receive 70 per cent. of entrance fees; third, 30 per cent for China ponies bond fide griffins on date of entry weight for inches as per scale; previous winners at this meeting gibs. extra; penalties accumulative; unplaced ponies allowed 5 lbs.; subscription griffins ni the season, 1899-1900, allowed 7lbs. ; entrance $. From the two mile past once round and in
Mr. Busey's g. Unique Rose, rost solb
t
Mr. Derick Hunter's b., Thunderstorm, 10st
13lb.....
Mr. Johnson
Mr. Wuillumier a Mr. David's br. Diplomat, net relb Mr. Møller 1 Mr. John Peel's pixi. Ting Hanu, 11st 3ib...
Mr. Cresson o Messrs. McKie & Gove's Ir. Strathcona, Irst.
Mr. Crawford o
ilb.....
Mr. G. H. Potts b. Storm King, 1055 12tb...
Mr. Burkill o
Mr. Babington's g. The Robber, rost 12lb...
Mr. Johnson o The ponies got off at the first attempt and jassing the Stand Diplomat led, followed by Thunderstonin and the
rest running
Whereas by a Convention dated the 9th day of June. 1898, between Her Majesty and His Imperial Majesty the Emperor of China, it was provided that the limits of British territory in the regions adjacent to the Colony of Hong- kong should be enlarged under lease to.ller. Majesty in the manner described in the said Convention.
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From further particulars learnt from the At the Court at Windsor, the 27th day of De-police it appears that the aboye account has to cember, 1899. Present, the Queen's Most Ex-be corrected. The name of the young man who cellent Majesty, Bis Ruya) Thighness the Duke is accused of the deed is to Shinsaburo. He of Connaught and Strathearne, Mr. Balfour, is 25 years of age, and son of a fairly well-to-do Me, Ritchie.
farmer living near Akashi, but has been resi dent in Kobe for some time, being employed, in a Japanese printing office About May last year Ito was adopted into the family of Mr. Mishikawa-Rihei, a confectioner in a good way of business, and married Mishikawa's daughter.. The father-in-law and his adopted son did not get on well- together in consequence of the father's, bad; conduct towards his wife, . And whereas by an Order af Her Majesty in and about the end of last month a divorce
Council, dated the 20th of October, 1898, it was, was effected. Ito determined to be revenged," amongst other things, ordered that the terri and catly yesterday morning, breaking tories within the limits and for the term des-into the house at the rear, set fire to the store. cribed in the said Convention should be and the room, his intention, it is supposed, being 10 same were thereby declared to be part and murder the daughter and her father as they parcel of Her Majesty's Colony of Hongkong, left the burning house. He cut and injured in like manner and for all intents and purposes three of the employés as they endeavoured to as if they had originally formed part of the said escape, but Mr. Mishikawa and his daughter Colony, and it should be competent for the Cio succeeded in leaving the house by another. vernment of Hongkong, by and with the advice door. Suspecting this, the man made his way and consent of the Legislative Council of tile to a house in which he believed his victims: said Colony, to make laws for the peace, order, had taken refuge, but on the way was arrested and goud government of the sald territories as by the police. It is supposed Ito had two part of the Colony.
accomplices, who are being searched for,
And whereas by Article 4 of the said' Order In all, fix houses were destroyed by the fire in Council it was provided that, notwithstand started by the incendiary, while four others: ing anything in the said Order in Councit conare damaged Chronicle tained, the Chinese official at the date of the said Order in Council stationed within the Gity. of Kowloon should continue to exercise juris diction therein except in sofar as might being consistent with the military requirements for the defence of Hongkong.
kong,
WITHDRAWAL OF FOREIGN- EXPERTS IN JAPAN.
JAPANESE OPINION,
And whereas the exercise of jurisdiction by
The Yushlu Nippo states that the foreign the Chinese officials in the City of Kowloon. having been found to be inconsistent with the for superintending engines or manufacturing engineers employed in Japanese manufactories military requirements for the defence of Hong processes are gradually being replaced by it is expedient that Anicle of the said Japanese, and the number of foreign experts ia a bunch, Going up the Back Order in Council should be revoked, and that now remaining is very few. The Mitsu Bishi Stretch, Thunderstorm assumed the lead and the Chinese officials within the City of Kowloon Shipbuilding Yard at Nagasaki now retains the Ting Haou crept through the field and into should cease to exercise jurisdiction therein, largest number of foreign engineers, namely passed, when he again dropped to the rear. third place, coming up well until the hill was and that the said City of Kowloon should eight, and one or two foreigners are engaged Entering the Straight, Thunderstorm still led, of Hongkong for all purposes daring the confacturing companies. None of the cotton-spin- become partand parcel of Her Majesty's Colony in some of the beerbrewing and tobacco manu closely pursued by Unique Rose, but the tinuance of the term of the Lease in the said ning companies retain foreign engineers. This favourite was too strong for the gaine little grey Convention mentioned.
state of things, the Festin thinks, is due to the and won fairly easily with a couple of lengths
fact that the proprietors of factories in Japan to spare, Diplomat running third some four
refuse to pay satisfactory salaries to foreign en- lengths in the rear of Unique Rose. Time-order, and it is bereby ordered, as follows gincers and because Japanese experts offer
2 m. 32 sec.
THE CONSOLATION STAKES, a sweepstakes of 3 each with $150 added second pony to receive $100; for beaten China ponies at this meeting weight for inches as per scale. Once Round. Mr. K. Wildman's g. Thistle, rist all
Mr. Johnson Mr. Buxey's skd, Standard Rose, ristilb
Mr. Wuillumier a Mr. Derick-Hunter's b. Charger, 1st 1......
Mr. Cumming 3 Mr. G. H. Pott's b. Demon King, 11st 7b... Mr. Hart Buck
Now, therefore, Her Majesty is pleased, by and with the advice of Iler Privy Council, to
-Article 4 of the Order of Her Majesty in Council of the 20th of October, 1898, is hereby revoked, without prejudice to anything lawfully done thereunder."
their services, much cheaper The change, adds our contemporary, will seriously affect the manufacturing industries ofJapan. For instance, pete the graduates of the Engineering College in The City of Kowloon shall be and the the Imperial University, and of the Technical same is hereby declared to be for the term of School are carnestly sought after add readily the Lease in the said Convention mentioned obtain positions, but, in practical work, their part and parcel of Her Majesty's Colony of abilityis found inferior to that of skilled opera Hongkong, in like manner and for all intents tives, they being unable to deal satisfactorily with and purposes as if it had of the said colo if it had or gently formed part machinery of a new hormon the mar at patiem imported from
3-The provisions of the said Orderin CounJapanese engineers, industries which had buil cil of the 20th October, 1898, shall apply to the final futures, have been in many cases, killed City of Kowloon in like manner as if the sald The evil of ovenating foreign experts, concludes City had by the said Order in Council beep the skin, is one thing, but the proprietors Mr. Anderson o declared to be part and parcel of Her Majesty's factories whose only object is the accuring
Colony of Hongkong.
Mr. St. Simon's g. Sealog, trst 4b
Mr. Derick-Hunter's h. Charger, 11st 1lb..... Mr. Gunning Capt. Bancroft's cr. Yellow Dwarf, jost glb...
Mr. Walwyn o Mr. John Peel's bik, Corbic, 1st tlb..............
Mr. Gresson o Mr. Dryasdust's ch. Beechwood, 1est" 12lb...
Mr. Cox o The field proved a very troublesome one to get away and a start was only effected at the fifth
Shannon immediately went to the front closely attended by Beechwood, who had the inside birth on the rails, with Pirate King lying third Going upthe bill Shannon increased his lead to ten lengths and, on the down grade, doubled it off the Village Beechwood com- menced to lag somewhat, while the ruck crept These CLARES are bought direct
Stewards:His Excellency Sir Henry A. up a few lengths. Passing the Stand Shannon Blake, 1,CM.G.; His Excellency Vice-Adi, Sir was going easily some eight lengths ahead of froin the leading French growers. Edward H. Seymour, R.C.; His Excellency the field and wagging his tail as though in Major General W. J. Gascoigne, C.M.G.; Coni derision of the ruck at his heels, maintained a The lowest priced are of exceptional mudure Francis Powell, R., C.; Major lead from the rest of the field in the order named. value' and guaranteed to be the M. M. Morris, A.; A. Babington, Esq.; The Going up the Back Stretch the field com- Hon, C. R. Chater, C.M.G.; D. Gillies, Esq; menced to string out somewhat and when the genuine product of the juice of the R. M. Gray Esq; Sir Thomas Jackson, Kt Straight was entered Shannon's lead from grape, and are not artificially made The low... Keswick; J. II. Lewis, 1sq.; Sinbad had decreased to a couple of lengths. Mr. St. Simon's cr. Paradox, fist gh
The lon. . H. May, C.M., and The Hon. T. He had still plenty of go left in him, however, as is generally the case with cheap. Morris, A. and J. H. Lewis, Esq. Judge: Strategist ran into third place a couple of
H. Whitehead. Clerks of the Scale :-Major M. and waltzed in an easy winner by a length
Wings.
-The Hot. C. P. Chater, CM.G. Assistant lengths behind Sinbad. Time.-an. 9-1/ssec. Judge: The lon. F. H. May, C.M.G. Starter: The LADIES' PURSE, presented; for all China
A. Babington, Esq. 2nd Starter :-Ronald
ponies; weight for inches as per scale; win- Hutton Potts, Esq. Hon. Treasurer:-J. C. Peter,
hers at this meeting other than subscription Esq. Clark of the Course :--T. F. Hough, Esq
griffins 7 lbs. extra; unplaced ponies allowed 5 lbs.; previous non-starters at this meeting 12 lbs, extra; entrance $5. Once. Round Mr. John Peet's i-g. Beechnut, rast 12th.ate, j'. Mr. Gresson I Mr. Busey's ekd. Standard Rose, 1st 1b... Mr. Waillumer 2
clouds blowing before the light breeze. Con-
Mr. Moller 3 sequently the gathering in the enclosure was very much larger than on the two previous days
Mr. Burkill o and many were the fucking strong costs VI HAR TICK's g. Experince, You Tab in evidence. His Excellency the Governor
Owner o was again present and to give a list of the other Mr. Mansfield's w. Ace of Hearts, 11st Stb...
Mr. Walwyn o notables would be just to pick them out of the directory, so we will allow our readers to do it Mr. Derick-Hunter's g. Tube Rose, lost alb for themselves. The massed bands of the fleet
Mr. Cumming were present and playcil selections during the Capt. Bancroft's cr. Yellow Dwarf, rost glb... intervals between the races,
Mr. Johnson At the third attempt the ponies went away well together, Diplomat and Tube Rose lead-
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THIRD "DAY~ -THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22ND).
The rain held off during the night and though the morning bro' e somewhat duli and dreary looking, patches of blue made their np.
pearance here and there and by noon the sun was shining brightly with only a few fleecy white Mr. David's br. Diplomat, 1ost 12.........
The Ladies' Purse proved to be a very po. WATSON & CO., LIMITED, pular win for the "Princely House" and the
Mr. G. H. Potts b. Demon King, Irsty
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APPRENTICES
Enterprising Japanese, says the Leads Mer cury, have at length found their way into the commercial life of the city of London. A considerable number of English merchants, now include Japanese-in their clerical staff. These strangers are found particularly useful. in houses which have large dealings with, the
M Jolm. Peel's blk. Corbie, 11st ............
Mr. Criukshank o
And the Right Honourable Joseph Cham men at low solaries without regard to Mr. Johnson's br. The Wizard, 1st ih
berlain, one of Her Majesty's Principal Secreabilities are ruining their undertakinga. Mr. Walwyn o taries of State, is to give the necessary direc-RAN JAPANESE CLERKS AND Mr. Baxey's g. Det Rose, rost 6.............. tions herein accordingly.
Mr. Crawford o
A: W. FITZROY Mr. G. H. Potts' b. Tocsin, I ist 4fb Mr. Cox. o
Mr. West o
ALLEGED OFFICIAL CORRUP- After being once sent back, the field went
TION. IN JAPAN. off together and raunding the bend Corbie took the leail, Demon King running second. Mr. Futatsubashi, the Japanese Commercial entering the Back Stretch Seafo Agent at Vladivostock, has been recalled A went rapidly to the front and Corbie Tokyo dispatch to the An attributes his dropped back to third place, but at the recall the discovery of corruption. It is Far East, The Japanese, as a clerk, is neat, Rock Demon King again forged ahead. At stated that when the licenses for some twenty accurate, and industrious. ~ He is satisfied with z the Village, Wizard led once more, followed by fishing stations established by the Japanese a sníall calary and, is unlć particular About ce Demon King, and, on entering the Straight, along the coast of Kamschatka and Saglalign working an hour, er ig overtime, when Thistle, Standard Rote and Charger were renewed according to the new fishery there pressure On the other hand, came on with a rush and finished in that Regulations adopted by the Governor General the Japar se as a mechanic, viralovenly order, Thistle winning by a length This of the Amur district, a syndicate was projected and was And some large mang proved to be a very popular win for the genial by a Russian and a Japanese named Saito, a
meswhich Consul, who immediately had his hat bashed native of the Hokkaido, to obtain the licenses
find in by his admiring friends. Time-2m. 33 for all of thesefishing stations. Mr. Futatsubashi
acted as surety, using the official seal on 2nd the application for licenses to the Governor. thencial, on the understand that he would receive Ys0,000 yearly of the profits of the syndicate. This irregular Action came to ligh recently and Mr. Futatsubarbs has been recalled for investigation in'o the malicia The agree ment concluded between the Russian and Japanese will probably be any
sec.
The CHAMPION STAKES, with $500 added; for
China ponies winners at this meeting only a forced entry entrance $20; winner of two mates $30; of three or more $50; weight for inches as per scale. One Mile and a Quarter, Mr. Dorset's br. Pluto, zastrih...Mr. Gresson 1 Mr. Derick-Hunter's d. Sandstorm, 11st 1lb
Mr. Cumming a Mr Totg's w. Shannon, ratalb... Mr. Moller 3 Mr. J. H. Lewis' ch. Buibul, test 12lb
Mr. Johnson o
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