THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 1900.
steamer it seems unlikely that there can be much hope of saving her. The Auchiki Maru
lands round the coast, but that the request was--known In Kabe. As to the position of the THE HOKKAIDO GOLD FIELDS. refused. Shortly after the Japanese Minister at Sepul received a coinmunication from the Corean Government to the effect that the post offices which were established and are being maintained by Japan in the principal citos in, Corea should be abolished. The reason advanced by the Corean Government for this extraordinary communication, or request, was that Corea had now joined the International Postal Union, and as the postal arrangements had considerably improved it was unnecessary for Japan to continue maintaining post offices there. Upon being communicated with, the Japanese Government refused this request, upon the grounds that the postal system of Corca did not justify the abolition of the Japanese
offices there.
That Russian influence Corea is slowly but surely gaining ground cannot be denied, and though one
does not like to spread alarmist views, yet it is apparent that it is distinctly within the bounds of possibility that the small kingdont will prove a stumbling block in the way of peace in the East. For some days past the Japanese papers have been commenting freely upon impending complications between Russia and Japan-over Corean affairs, and not, without some grounds, of course it apparently, is impossible to know what has really trans pired, unless one can get official information, but it is evident that Corean affairs have been receiving the utmost attention from Japanese Ministers. Secret meetings have been held; important dornments and maps have been con- sulted, with Marshal Oyama, General Katsura (Minister of War), Admiral Yamamoto (Minis ter of the Navy) in attendance, and everything points to there having been something border ing upon a crisis in the relations between Japan and Russia over Corsan affairs.
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ALLEGED GREAT EMBEZZLE- MENT IN KOBE.
"OREMATION AS A “COMFORT."
made
a matter for private enterprise. He knew one man who had so many shares in cemeteries that was said he would make a profit off his own funeral. To him (Sir Henry) it was a perfect comfort to know that he was to be cremated.
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on the same run as the Tokio, has, we under-Hokkaido gold fields. Lease rights are being Scottish Burial Reform and Cremation Society Increased attention is being directed to the Speaking at the annual meeting of the stand, been ordered to the scene to stand by freely exchanged, The mining district is not in London recently, Professor Sir Henry Little the wrecked vessel. She left Kobe some ten limited to Kitami province. Oshima, Hitaks, John, of Edinburgh, alluded to the condition of days ago and orders were sent to her at one of Teshio and Ishikari provinces are also produe graveyards in England. For the past forty the intermediate ports.—Heraldi.
ing gold. The total mileage of river beds grant-years he had been engaged in examining church ed for mining purposes is over 1,400 Japanese yards at the instance of the Government, miles and the area covers 20,000 cho. The and their conditton, he declared, was disgrace- number of men engaged in the fields, was about ful. The interment of the dead should bet 7,000 last year but it is estimated that it will be done municipally, he thought, or under the Over 40,000 this year. The best results last year ægis of Government, so as to prevent it being were obtained at Yesashi, Kitami province, the beds of the Usotantai and Bechan, tributaries of the Tonbetsugawa, and the Pankenai and Toimaki, tributaries of the Herobetsugaya were most productive. The section worked by Messrs. Hirotanigumi at the Usotan- nai bed and that worked by Messrs. Hirika Wagumi at the l'ankenai bed were the largest there. The gold got in these districts must hays been at least 200 kan in all and it may have been over 300 kan. Nuggets weighing from jo mamme to 74 momnie were got, Nuggets weighing from one momine to so momime were picked up quite frequently A certain foreigner at, Yokohama lately bought 15 cho of the river bed at the Usotannai for 7,000 yen and it is stated he will work the mine with some experienced California miners, putting 40,000 yen into` machinery, etc. "The majority of the men on the fields at present are coulies and the methods of working are very irregular and primitive. The employinent of machinery should greatly, increase the out pst. It is reported that the Bank of Japan will Herald. open an agency at Yesashi to buy gold") - A'obs
KOBE, April 3rd Inouye Kasaku, a clerk employed by Mr. Kitagawa Yohei, wholesale Cotton Merchant, Kaigan-dori, Itcheme, was arrested yesterday on a charge of obtaining money to the amount of Yen 175,000 by forging cheques with his employer's signature. The forger presented the fraudulent cheques to the Formosan Bank and Sumitomo Bank and has drawn the amount in several sums since February. The man confessed at the police station that he put the whole amount into the share and rice markets, The authorities are searching for the man's accomplice as it is thought he could not have lost so large an amount in course of a month or two. It is also reported the man was in the employment of Mt. Kitagawa for a number of years and bore a very good name,--- Herald.
RUSSIA IN COREA.
THE REPORTED WITHDRAWAL OF RUSSIA.
TOKIO, April 2nd.
It is regorted that the course decided on by the Imperial Japanse Government refating to the Masampo affair was to demand the lease of a certain of Quelpart Island if the Corean Government granted the Russian demand; and instructions to this effect were to be des- patched to the Japanese Minister to Seoul. The instructions were not however forwarded as Russia has has withdrawn, her demand. —
The
Scout, April 1st-Russia has obtained per- mission to buy a tract of land not ever to Corean miles in area, at the entrance to Mas. amne, and the aflair is concinded. land first demanded by Russia measured over 10 Corean miles outside the concession
Masampo. The means of the quick settle ment of the affair was the strong attitude taken up by Japan. The Russia Naval officers are reported to be displeased with the issue of the affair.
A few days ago one of the vernacular journals stated that from information derived from a most trust-worthy source, Russia's object was to
btain an uninterrupted line between Vindi-saki. Vastock and Port Arthur and Talienwan, and to achieve this object she wished to obtain a lease of Deer island, which is situated opposite Fusan, So long as Japan commands the Tsushima Channel the naval power of Russia is comparatively weak, because the possession of that Channel practically shuts off Vladivostock and considerably diminishes the value of Port Arthur and Tailenwan, as in case of emergency communication between the latter ports and Vladivostock could be cut off. The occupation of Deer Island by Russia, however, would give her the same value and importance as would the occupation of Fusan. Other reports credited Russia with a desire to occupy Koje Island, while others again believed that Quelpart was Russia's real objective.
COLLISION NEAR SINGAPORE.
THIRTY LIVES LOST.
SINGAPORE, 5th April. A collision is reported to, have taken place in the Karianon Straits last night between the He Tang, belonging to the late Opiura Farmer, and the Tringganu (Kim Hock Hoe) a steamer of 8 tons under the Dutch Hag. The Ha Tang, was sunk and the Sri Tringganu beacher.
The collision appears to have taken place slutly before eleven o'clock on April 301," and it is stated that Captain Alas was asleep in his cabin at the time, and not on the bridge. The Taag was from Bagan with Chinese passengers mostly, including "some, women (In connection with this telegram it is under-and children, The Sri Tringganu was bound stood that the tract of land now to be taken by for Bagan Russia by purchase lies within the limits in The 7 Ting it is said sank in a very short, which it has hitherto been allowed to foreigners time. The Tringgant was beached and is to hold land. It is believed therefore that the safe, with all her passengers. Survivors say real status of the new Russian possession is that 30 persons more or less were drowned that she will choose a tract within the boundary from "the /e Tang, Passengers from both and the Corean Government will buy it up for vessels went on to the Karinions, whence they ber from the holders. Japanese rights at Mas-came, with the captain and crew of the ampo will not be damaged and the Corean Go- | Pringgong, arriving here by the Hoh Seck vernment has also secured that the section al this morning -5, £ Press. flotted to foreigners at Masampo shall not be
encroached on by Russia.-Japan Mail.
RUSSIA'S WITHDRAWAL.
April 3rd.
WAR NOTES.
Buller and his Troops.
À GLORIOUS PAGE OF BRITISH HISTORY,
regard, to the relief of Ladyswith General In a general order issued to his troops in
Buller said :--
MINING IN CELEBES.
pany which works the Pinege mine in North Mr. Hand; the mining engineer of the com- Celebes, has been interviewed by the Batavia Ninoshind. The interview shows that Mr. Hand finds that gold-mining in Celebes has promising prospects. It any case the outlook, in his opinion, is no worse than that of other employed at times. He admits that mining gold-producing lands, where he had been in that quarter has now adverse fate to contend with. But this does not matter, because such industry such as mining in undeveloped coun is the usual experience on starting a new
tries.
NOTANDA.
CALENDAR.
APRIL.
Meteorological means based on 'ten yours'
observations to 1893.
Barometer Thermometer
Humidity Rainfall
10-DAY.
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SHIPPING AND MAIL NEWS.
MAILS DUE.
English (Chusan) to-morrow, American (City of Peking) to-morrow.
·Canadian (Empress of India) 14th inst. German (Preussen) 17th inst. German (Weimar) 17th inst. Indian (Catherine Apear) 17th inst. American (Garlic) 21st inst. American (Hongkong Maru) 28th inst.
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The P. M. S. S. Co.'s steamer Grelic, with Mails &c., from San Francisco to the 23rd ulto, via Honolulu, has arrived at Yokohama, and will leave for this port to-morrow morning via Inland Sea, Kobe, Nagasaki and Shanghai.
The Canadian Pacific Railway Co's R.M.S. to-day the 12th inst, and leaves again at 4 pm. Empress of India, arrived at Nagasaki at 8'a.m.
for Shanghai at 4 p.m., where she is due to arrive at tam. on Saturday, the 14th just.
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*
Empress of China, arrived at Kobe 10.30 pm. The Canadian Pacific, Railway Co.'s R.M.S.
on Tuesday the roth inst., and left at 12.30 p.. on Wednesday the 11th inst., for Yoko. hama where she is due to arrive to day noon Thursday the 12th inst
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HONGKONG AND WHAMEDA DOCK RETRANS Isla de Cuba........... t Kowloon Dock. B.M.S. Hivern
H.M.S. Sandpiper...
and Mr. Ito. For London-Mr. and Mrs." Brindley, Miss Pash, Messi, K. Urund and K: Nakamura,
Per Tuisang, from Shanghai-Mrs. Drysdale, and 113 Chinese.
Departed. Per Loongsang, for Manila-Messis. E. de la Toier and John Sutherland,
STEAMERS EXPECTED:
Names.
Chusan... City of Peking Idomeneus Saint Trene Glenugie. Dresden
Froin
Due
Singapore ............To-mot.om
Shanghai.. To-morrow
...... Singapore To-morrow
Japan
Kobe
...Singapore Empress of India..Japan
........ Singapore
Japan
¡April 14th.
April 15th
April 15th
April 16th
[April 17th
April 17th.
JApril 17th
Preussen Weimar Catherine Apcar...Shugapore Silesia.......Singapore
April 17th Mike Marn. Bombay... April 20th, Gaelic .....
Japan ... April 21st Hongkong Marsi... San Francisco... April 28th
We wonki duect the attention or shipping firms to the style in which Steamers Exprevelans; “Prazerol Sailings" are now published in these calunges, and de so doing respect fully urge the raamigers af shipping figure to give ordets to
•their cleikes to faraids this office, no, the forms already sup plied talis with the latest lable information vary say.
SWATOW WEEKLY SHIPPING REPORT.
(April 7th, 1900.)
Vessel
U.S.S. Scindia.....
Progress
Taiyuan
Dair
April Kalgan.
duping
·3·2059
Tailer
..... 63.0
.83.0. 4 08
D. Juan d'Austria Hong Leong.....
.. Cosmopolitan
WEATHER REPORT.
Itarometer Temperature Humidity Rainfall.
TO-DAY.
On date at udarat
4 tbt.
10 a.ta,
29.88
20.80
Ho
Ba
79
Thursday, 12th April, 1990..... Chinese-13th of 3rd moan of 26th "your" of
Kwang-si Sun-Riser
shr. 43min.
bhi. Smin.
Sels Noon--fa Equator zhr. a,n. High water-Morning ghr. omin. Afternoon ......9kr. zemin. Low water-Morning ......... 3 min.
Afternoon 34. Smin ANNIVERSARIES.
1738 37,000 Christians butchered in [apan.. 1837-Captain Ellicot removed from Márao to
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Canton,
kong on a tour of inspection in H.M.S. Narcissus.
British ships trading between Bang kok, Borneo and Singapore Sold to German Syndicate.
Aberdeen
PASSED THE CANAL..
Outward-31st March-Bayern, Pyrrhus, Awn Mar. 4th April--Indrani, Laos, Gisela, Salahadji, Westphalia, 601 April--Ceylon, Diomed, Aker, Roma, 11th April – Babelsberg, Ettrickdale, Hamburg
Homeward-31st March- Chingo, Patras dus, Socotra, Abbey- Holme. Kanagawa Maru, Sarpedon.
Arrivals at Home-ath Apri! -Zaps,
Shipping.
Arrivals,
ARRIVALS
Where fr
Agenla
tl'ghost.
IL. & S.
Haima Honghing
Madera Maru..
Cheyang
2 Pauper
litest.....
Tam Marta...
Chunghing
Chik Hangchow illichag
Salg
6 Chumsugua ka
JJ. M. & Co.
HA Co.
ij. St. & Co.
Chinking & Ikow.ht.& Co. Shanghai
Autry ... Walu...
Hongkong
AHIDS: Bangkok Wula
J. 1. & Cn.
B. & Com
H. & S..
"
J. M. & Co.
3 Furma
Wongko
B. & S.
ST
Thales
Rongkong
o.Glenfaloch...
Анту
L. V. & Co.
Fath April-
Road Mayne...... Hongkong Pak-ban.
I. & H.
B. & Co.
Date April
Kane
ale
• Haingur..
Maidauru Maru
Choy sig
Chris
JAPAN, British steamer, 2795, G. R. Wright, R.N.R. 11th April,-London 28th Feb, and Singapore th April, General,---P. &
0. S. X. to. ROHILLA, British steamer, 2,216, C. H. S. Tocque, 11th April, Yokohama 4th April, General-1. & O. S. N. Co.
INDEPENDENT, German steamer, 871, A. Baliz, 12th April,Samarang 3rd April, General. --Sander, Wieler & Co.
April-Shanghai 8th April, Ballast..... GLENSIDI, British steamer,350, Mctiellomy,
Arnhold, Katberg & to
12th April,-London 18th Feb., and Singa pore 6th April, General. -McGregor Bros. & Gow.
1874--Loss of the M. M. steamer A 1877-Annexation of the Transvaal, 1881-Arrival of the King of Hawaii in Hong- NERITE, British steamer, 3,155, Stock, 12th
kong. Death of Marquis Tseng. "Two forces have during the last few months1897-Sir Claude Macdonald visited Hong- siriven with conspicuous gallantry and special determination to intain the honour of their Queen and country. The Ladysmith garrison 1899 futing four months held its position against every attack with complete success, and en dured any privations with admirable fortitude.
an unknown country, across an unfordable river, over almost inaccessible heights in face of a fully prepared, well-armed, and tenacit eneiny. By the exhibition of the truest courage, the courage that burns steadily besides dashing brilliantly, the force accomplished its object- and added a glorious page to the history of the British Empire. Ladysmith has been success fully held and relieved. Sailors and soldiers, colonial and homeborn, have done this, united by one desire, inspired by one patriotism."
she is extremely patient, but very persevering, protest having the kacking of England that The reiteving force had to force its way through
FOUR PASSENGERS DROWNED.
|
Prisoners at Pretoria. FREQUENT ATTEMPTS AT ESCAPE,
A Natal farmer, who was in Pretoria Grol,
Whatever may have heen Russia's real objective there can be no doubt that she did her utmost, short of proceeding to extreme measures, to attain her ends, and it is fortunate that the Corean Goverment (largely influenced, without doubt, by the Japanese Government) was firm in refusing the nother power's first demand. The matter has been amicably settled.
To-day's, intelligence hears out what was for the present by the purchase by Russia of indiented yesterday-that a settlement has land outside the Masonpo settlement. Foreig; practically been brought about of the com- ners may purchase any land within a radius of plication in Corca. Russia it seeins, is satisfied ten i from the Settlement, so of course excep with the right to purchase a certain area of ⚫tion cannot be taken to this arrangement. As
is well known, however, Russia always plays and adjoining the concession at Masampo, It is made clear or as clear as possible in the a waiting game. She has succeeded in de
absence of official announcements-that-Russia cupying practically the whole of north Chisa
drew back owing to the expected pressure of a without firing a shot, and those who have studied Muscovite diplomacy may well doubt
power or powers behind Corea. The Japanese whether the Curcat question is definitely press would have us believe that power Japan: settled, for when Russia has an object in view
probably it was the prospect of a Japanese and almost invariably succeeds sooner or later possible to believe that this incident-if it to turned back the Russian advance. It is im- in attaining her ends. Japan's fine but practi
be assumed as having reached an end-ter- cally untried navy may yet he put to the test before the Curean question is definitely settled.minates the possibilities of trouble in Gorea, It is rather to be anticipated that Russia's action shows the determined that Coren shall The tenders for the Formosa camphor mono- | ultimately be part of her sphere in Eastern poly were opened on the 24th ult at Taipeh, | Asia, Japan will be far more gullible than her the result being that Messrs. Samuel Samuel reputation would argue if she esteems this the and Co. secured the contract. There were frate of all causes of difficulty in Corea.
The Takio fiji, one of the most moderate anly three competitors, viz, the Mitsui Bussan Kaisha, Messrs. Samuel Samuel and Co., and and reasonable of Japanese journals, writes on Mr. Yokoyama. The lowest tender was to be the malter yesterday as follows:-Russia accepted, and Mr. Yokoyama's tender was a demanded a tract of land near Masampo and fraction over yen 12 below the price of the the situation was serious as she pressed that foreign firm, but for some reason he abandoned demand. The latest telegram states that his right to the monopoly and Mestrs, Samuel Russia has withdrawn her demand, having met where he was detained for four months with Samuel and Co. secured the contract, which
a denial at the bands, of the Corean Govern- out trial a bogus charge of attempting to runs for three years, their quotation being yenment; and that she will be content with some blow up the railway bridges, informed the 102.217 per picul. Guaranice money has to be land on the skirts of the Masampo concession. Times correspondent that there were continual deposited in the shape of Formosa Undertaking The land within 10 Corean miles (about 3 efforts to escape being made by the military Bonds to the amount of yen 1,800,000,
English miles) outside that concession can be and civil prisoners in Pretoria, but usually sold to any foreigner at the option of the land- without sucess. The week before ten soldiers owners. The independence of Corea is the got away and had so far eluded their pursuers, WRECK OF THE "TOKIO MARU" guarantee of the peace of the Far East and it Mr. Hellawell, a newspaper correspondent, would inevitably endanger that peace if also escapel, but was recaptured after travel the independence of Corea were threatenedling 60 miles in the direction of Mafeking. He This is why Japan las tried to preserve Carea sought shelter at a Boer house, and on awak KOBE, 3rd April.
and it was on this question that the China-ing found himself surrounded by armed men News has been received here from Chefoo Japan war was fought. If any power take who had been collected by his host, Captain that the N. Y. K. steather Tokio Maru, which
possession of an important tract of land in Haldane (who is now announced to have left here on the 22nd ult. for Chefoo, Taku, Corea and the consequence would be serious.
Corea it would open the road to the collapse of reached Lourenco Marques) had been missing, Newchwäng, etc., has been wrecked on Miaotao
some days. Island, in the Gulf of Pechili. The news was
If therefore Russia were to carry out her first received with a feeling akin lo consternation in object, the result would have been disastrous. shipping circles where Captain Jones' reputa-The firm refusal of the Corean Government tion as a skilful and careful navigator is too
and the quiet withdrawal of Russia has saved well known to call for statement. Miaotao
the peace of the Far East which was threatened. island (there is a Strait too of the same name)
We hope the independence of Corea will be is the southernmost of the group of islands lying Far East thus secured indefinitely, Kohe more and more assured and the peace of the off the most northerly point of the Shantung
Herald. Promontory, and is right in the fairway of stea- mers bound from Chefoo to Taku and vice VIEWS OF THE PROGRESSIST PARTY. versa. Recognising the island as a source of
KOBE, April 4th. danger to steamers the Imperial Maritime
A Japanese contemporary.gives a statement Customs erected a lighthouse there the of reasonable views on the Corean question other day. The locality, if we mistake not held by Mr. Oishi, ex-Minister of Agriculture is noted for is heavy fogs at this time and Commerce and a leading progressist. His of year and it is supposed the disaster was
slatement was :--Wei-hai-wei is Great Britain's brought about by a fog, One of the mess. base in China and represents the centre of in ages received here states that all on board were
fluence in the central part of the Empire, saved, and we therefore mistrust the report in Kiacohao, Port Arthur and Talienwan are the circulation here to-day to the effect that 8 or 9 centres where Russian influence in Manchuria lives have been lost. Whether the steamer is and Liaotung bears. The Corean peninsula is a tolal loss seems uncertain. The news was
the sphere where Japanese influence should taken on to Chefoo by a passing steamer and be maintained. The points of the angle thence wired to Japan. We trust later intelli: represented by these places balance the gence will be of a more reassuring nature and peace of the Far East. Should one point be that the fine vessel will not prove a total loss, taken or over-weighted by any one of the The Tokio was built in Scotland in 1884 to the powers it will inevitably disturb the balance of order of the Mitsu, Bishal Mail S. S. Co., and affairs in the Gulf of Pechili, Japan therefore was 1,360 tons nett, 2,194 gross, classed roo Almustoppose at any cost any attempt to endanger at Lloyds. She long ran on the Shanghai line this balance. If Russia shows signs of disturb where her splendid sea going qualities made ing it Japan should enter into an alliance with her a favourite vessel with an immense number Great Britain. If Great Britain refuses the of passengers.
alliance, Japan should, go to Russia and leave 4th April. Shinking province for her, taking Corea as The Nippon Yusen Kaista have nowreceived Japan's sphere of influence in compensation. definite information as to the loss of steamer Japan might also settle with Russia by allow the Tokio Maru near Chefno: The rumours ing her nothern Corea beyond Seoul and her that there had been loss offife are confirmed, self taking the territory, to the south arrang although not, we not happy to say, to the full ing not to station troops or lease land beyond extent. Four persons were drowned it seems the limit. The te objective of Russia is not -two Japanese and two Chinese. One of the Corea but in China and there is no reason for Japanese was a second-classs passenger the two countries driting into hostilities in Kawamata Harukata, petty military officer Corea. Japan should arrange an alliance from Tokio. The other Japanese was in the either with Russia or Great Britain and deter steerage and is supposed to be one Saba homine, permanently the embarked at one of the intermediate ports. The influence in Coreactive spheres of two Chinese who have been lost were in the Ms Mitsuhashi, Secretary to the Foreign steerage. We gather from the particulars Minister, was sent to Oiso where Marquis afforded by the NY K. that all others on board Yamagata, Fremier, is at present staying, on were saved. There were five or six foreign Monday last by Viscount Aoki, Foreign Minis, passengers, chiefly ladies from Europe, who ter, and returned to Tokip in the evening with joined the steamer at Kobe. None of them are certain instructions from the Premier frald
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Eco-Japanese granted an exclusive Settle-
ment at Amay.
TO-MORROW!
Friday, 13th April, 1900. Chinese-24th of and moon of 26th, year of
Kreang-sü. bun--Rises
Sel
High water-Jarning. Afternoon
Low water-Morning
shr. gemiin.
ohr. Smin.
ghx 4omin.
ghr. 58min.
ghr. 38min. Afternoon...... 3hr, 48min. ANNIVERSARIES. 1839-Roman Catholic Relief Nill passed. 1838-A native opium smuggler executed under the walls of Macao as a warning to foreigners. 1854--Arrival of Governor Sir John Boirring. 1800-Commencement of the American Civil
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War. 1895---Presentation of colours to the Hongkong
Regiment. 1897-The Hangchaw Ming commenced to 1898--Congrees recommend Coba be declared
an independant republic.
coin cash.
AGENDA.
TO-MORROW.
Good Friday. töth--Annual Price Meeting of the Hongkong Rifle Association at Kowloon. Cargo ex Uran subject to rent. gp.m.-Warren's Circus at West Point.
SATURDAY, 14th, t&h-Annual Prize Meeting of the Hongkong Rifle Association at Kowloon, Noon-3rd Ordinary General Meeting of Share. holders of the Punjom Mining Co,
LESBURY, British steamer, 1,726, 13. William- son, 12th April, Cardiff 24th Feb, Coal.
Order. ESKRALE, British steamer, 1,926, Dower, 12th April--Moji 5th April, Coad-Dodwell & Có, Lư. KAWACHH MARU, Japanese steamer, 3,897, J. S. Thompson, 12th April-Kobe via Muji 4th April, General-Nippon Yusen Kaisha. KINGSING, British steamer, 1,233, Young, 12th
'Walm
DEPARTURES.
Destination.
Agent
hoghai ......... Hongkong
Ampy
Shanghund
Mingapore..... Shanghat
Thai Mamfogkong............
Batching
Wengring
5 Worki
Forma.... Hilong
les...
Afusing.
6.
Any...
Engg & Canton
Shanghai Hingema
Agny
Shanghai
J. M. & Ca.
U. & C.
1. M. & Co,
1. & S.
& C.,
J. M. & Co.
n. &'s.
D. M & Co.
Amoy & Shanghai...,B. & S. .... Singapore & Penang. L. Y. & Co. ...Saghai. & S.
SHIPPING IN PORT
Glenfaltoch
27
7 Chunking.
Fiat.
Vessels,
Prosper.
3 Clokli
Tani
Waere from.
Agenta.
Hankoy & CXang the leng Shanghai
Wabun
Brod Mayor... Hongkong...
akshay...
TEES.
IT WAS NOT THE CLIMATE.
A been well a bimy genemt health-11 wrote the late Dr. O, W. Hojos slut time before bitathat have had a good deal of asthma, The climate is end and rough, but I have found much that is delightint about my residence Bore in Bosto (America). Perhaps, after all, the fault is not so innch in Fatimde 12 us in age 800
That was it. The wise thinker dil not deceive April,--Canton Teh April, General-hun.elf. He knew that it is the wasting muscles tuit Jardine, Matheson & Co.
emplate of the stress of the hills and the thiu- TASAN, Dritish steamer, 1,544, W. R. Kent. ¦ ing done that fancies the winters are colder than
12th April,-Shanghai 7th April, Genend. they use to be.
Jardine, Matheson & Co. MAIDZURU MARU, Japanese steamer, 667, T. Ogata, 12th April, Swalow th April, General-Mitsui Bussan Kaisha.
Clearances at the Harbour Office. Holstein, German str. for Saigon. Samshui, British steane launch, for 33 uchuw. Michael Jebsen, German str., for Hoihow. Kawachi Maru, Japanese str., for Singapore. Taite, German str., for Saigon. Wongkor, British str., for Swatow, Pak Kong, British sir, for Canion. Nerite, Britisi str., for Saigon. Buron Ardrossan, British str., for Kangoon. Energia, British str., for Muji. Maidzuru Maru, Japanese str., for Swatow, Kumsang, British str., for Singapore, Daphne, German str., for Nagasaki. Kingsing, British ste, for Tientsin.. Crown of Arragoan, British str., for Saigon. Kai Lum, British steant-launch, for Macae, Ping sucy, British str., for Shanghai.
Dopartures,
April 12, stenrade, Gennan str, for Itolliow. April 12, fiakata Maru, Jap. str., for Kolic April 12, aimun, British str., for Swatow. April 12, Heidelberg, Ger. str., for Singapore. April 13, Jacob Diederichsen, German str., for April 12, Progress, Russian sin., for Canton,
A riat was narrowly averted early in March, One member of a party of 15 soldiers confined in the gas for endeavouring to escape was ordered by an insolent guard to open his hand, which he had innocently closed, and on his refusing to comply and threatening to be confined in a cell for over 24 hours with no revenged later on he was reported. He was
rations save half a single biscuit. His fellow. prisoners remonstrated against this inhumanity, and threatened to make matters physically warm for their custodians unless the treatment was changed. Much alarmed, the authorities immediately supplied the offender with food, and two hours later released him from solitary (About) D. & Co's steamer Pathan leaves for April 12, Kingsing, British str., for Tientsin.
confinement, at the same time expressing their willingness to send the soldiers back to Water- fail. The latter demurred to this as the gaol quarters and food were better,
At Ladysmith.
Ld.
4 p.tu-First Grand Matinee of Warren's
Circus at West Point.
SUNDAY, 15th.
New York via Suez Canal.
MONDAY, 16th.
Easter Monday, 18th Annual Prize Meeting of the Hongkong Rifle Association at Kowloan.
TUESDAY, 17th.
O. S, Co's steamer Hector leaves for Liverpool
(direct). O. S. Ca's Prometheus leaves for London via
Suez Canal.
C. N. Co's steamer Koriyung leaves for Tien-
tsin.
12.15
- WHAT WOULD HAVE HAPPENEO.
after the siege of Ladysmith had been raised, In conversation with Mr. Winston Churchill, Sir George White stated that by one means or another he would have held out until the and
death of most of the native population from of April, though this would have involved the starvation, and of the sick from the want of the ammunition, bumed the stores and muni- nourishment. Then he would have fired off all Cargo ex fakata Maru subject to rent. tions, and any soldiers who were fit to crawl five miles would have sallied out to make a show of resistance and avoid fonnal capitulation, which none of the generals would even have contemp- lated. He had always begged General Buller not to burry himself in his relieving operations, and Sir George White added, earnestly --" It is not right to charge me with all the loss of life they have involved." The general then spoke somewhat bitterly of the treatment and criti cisms to which he had been subjected at home, and of the attempts which the War Office ħad made to to supersede him-attempts which Sir Redvers Buller had prevented. In conclusion be said: "I regret Nicholson's Nek. Perhaps 1 was rash then, though it was my only chance of striking a heavy blow. But I regret nothing else. It may be that I am an obstinate man, but if I had the last five months over again 1 would not, with but one exception, do anything but what i have done,”
WEDNESDAY, 18th. p.m.-Extraordinary Meeting of the Hongkong and, Kowloon Whart and Noon-Cargo ex linguey subject to rent.
Godown Co., Ld. Noon-N-C. I steamer Bormida leaves for
Singapore &c.
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at P. W. D. Offices..
3.15 pm Public Auction Sale of Crown Land Cargo ex Thordis subject to rent:
THURSDAY, 19th.
Saigon.
April 12, Centurion, British battleship, for
Shanghai.
April 12, Kumsang, British str., for Calcutta. April 12, Iris, British bark, lor Fremantle.
April 12, Dr. Hans Jurg Kier, Norw. str., for
Saigon.
Passengers-Arrived.
Per Glenshiel, from Singapore-129 Chinese. Per Japan, for Hongkong from London Lady and Miss Carrington, Mr. A. Collins, Lt. G. Ogilvie, Lieut. and Mrs, W. Lyne, Miss Cartwright, Mr. and Miss H. E. Oakley and infant, Messrs. G. M. Discombe, Rutherford, and Capt. G. H. Geoynne. From Singapore Messrs. E. L. Shenion, Gilchrist and servant, W. A. Hudson, A. Murcott, S. Tullis, and 113 Chinese, From Penang-88 Chinese. Shanghai from London-Mrs, Cousins, 3 children and infant.
For
Per Rohilla, from Japan-Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Nicholson, child, infant and nurse, Mrs. R. W. St. John and z sons, Mrs. J. F. Allen, Messrs. C. Freeman, J. N. Seymour and daughter,
A. H. Turner, Messrs. W. V. Payne, A. G. M. Tokiyeda, D. S. Hughes, J. H. Bachelor, A. Gent, Miss Nina Smith, Mr. F. L. Elliot, Col.
Mr. G. Okada, Mrs. Yong Shi, 2 infants and Weale, H. C. Brushield, Mrs. Abbos, Melton, servant, Mr. Oscar Berg, tz Japanese and zo Chinese.
And it was not beato Mrs. Amy Harvey had lost interest in her domestic affairs that die was fed to say erything was a trouble and a bandes. No; it was brause she
she fut lost her strength. Whether a duty is a bude or sot depends the buck which has to Ah, dear me, bow nstantly experience Party wafores theat, less
The wh keca ton- ren we feel in the answer to the question: Wha will strengthen the quivering Hoe? What will trengthen the spisering Banis: What will restore
vigour of the mini
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what
All my life," says, Mrs. Harvey, I have suffered o nad on from indigestion and weakness. I felt w and tanggaid, with a disagreeable sinking sensation after taking lay meal. I find no energy everything www a treuile and a burden, As Hi I had jartaken of fool, no matter how light felt a faluess awi a gawing pair nt my chest. s if something were fairing it.
.
- 1 sa sallervi meb from nervates hendaele and was often dizzy. My breathing was short, and if I exced mself I was quite ant of breath. As time went on I got extremely weak and, could not attend to my work.
1 sam doctor after doctor and was told by them aluat my nibuent was owing to say fond tot digesting." The doctors were right. That was the trouble, and the only me. Yet instead of being, a comparitiva. trifle, as mong shallow persons say, it is the uscent serious of all diseases. Of cure our of her food digested are or less fully otherwise she could not never emagh fat the wants of the indy. Hence have lived a fortnight. But the rent w
the the dizzine, the growing jain, and the disabling nervous headaches, the sathum, the singing sensation, weak. The bly under these conditions is like a. be alenlandet in deny. All goes to rack and; ruin.}
I took the doctoré merlicines," continues this, lady's plitin acerant, "lat my case was an platiuate one, and one of them seemed of any avail.
In May, 1891, a righbour told me of the benefit who hand derived from Mother Seigel's Syrup. I got a bottle from Messi, W, Fox and Sons, Chemists Bethnal Green, and when i lal taken it two days I felt much relief. [continued taking it, und could ent and enjoy my food without having pain. I now gained strength and felt brighter than I had ever done in my life
of Mother Seigel's Synip when I uged it ; and I Br
Since then I lave kept well, taking a dose or two
it
always pute mus right. Your en publish this? statement if
you think it.
(Signed) (Mrx.) Amy Harvey, 19, J Block, Dufferin Street, Banti Row, London, June Zeil, 1890.”
In March, 1804," writes another, "I had a sosero attack of infhionza which left in extremely weak. I
I was traghted with indigestion and want of appetite. Ilaying teat of the wonderful caron maids by Mother Sigol Syrup I slecided to try it. I got a Bottle from Mr. Win. Hy, Jone, the chem in Caledonia Rod. In two days I felt great benefit. I couhl est, and food agreed with me, canalug no pay. In a few days I was completely cured and well in
ever.
"Since that the I have kept Mother Belgel's Byrn in the house ne a fatally mesticine, up? It always re- Per Karachi Maru, from Kobe, &c. for
lieves when any of us suffer from indigotion, &c. I Shibahara and T. Takahashi For Singapore 14, Moutrefier Road, Kentish Town, London, N.W Hongkong Messrs. K. Uchida, M. Taruki, fere in making this statement, and you can publish it if you wish. (Signed) (300. H. Barker, Indian-Mr. Aitken. For Port Said Rev. L. B. June With 1896."
Tabe, Miss Tabe. For Antwerp Mrs. Ballagh, Those excellent letters call for no explanation: Miss Ballagh, Miss N. Ballagh and Master Their sincerity and truth is plain on the surface, K. Shiguchi, S. Moriyama, M. Anezaki, S. of Mother Segel's Syrup is also declared by dou H. C. L. K. Ballagh. For Marseilles-Messrs. And when we remeinbar that what the writers afirm Kajima, T. Date, T. Nagao, K. Ishiguro, Msands of others, therius of this romely is established Ohashi, S., Nose, T. Yonedga, G. Nishimura berond questions Adet
p.m.-Grand Entertainment under Distinguish
ed Patronage, in aid of the - Famine Fund at City Hall.
FRIDAY, 20th, p.m.-Grand Entertainment under Distinguish ed Patronage, in aid of the Indian Fumine Fund'si City Hall,