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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, TUESDAY, JUNE 5, 1900.
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DORGLAS STEAMSIEUP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND TAMSÚL
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"HAILGONG".
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Hongkong, 5th June, 1980.
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THE MACHINERY in use is of the latest design and most, uj, toïlate character.
ENGLISH EXPERTS manage| our factories, and their practical kinowledge produces an article that is unrivalled for its excellence.
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The Hongkong Telegraph
HONGKONG, TULSDAY, JUNE 5, 120.
TELEGRAMS.
Special to the » Hongkong Telegraph. SPECIAL TELEGRAM. THE TROUBLE IN THE NORTH. REFUGEES ARRIVE, chrod car ows Colmsruxaqan
Spasonal hur th Tientsin telegrams report that no
having arrived from the abovo Parts, Consignees | missionaries are mongst the killed of Carges are hereby info: wil that their Gouds are being, baldai ple at their risk in the wounded. Seven Belgians are Hongkong and Karina Wharf and Godown Emissing and are Alunight to hávej Company's Golewa at Kowloon, where each consignment whortest out magh by park and delivery can be tuned, as soon as the
goods are kinderl
Optional goods will be earned-ra-untess
instructions are given to the contrary, before 4 PM. TODAY.
Conds not cleared by the Fail mastan, will hh guldent by sent
"No Fire Insurance will be effected.
All ship-damaged packages must be left in the Godowns and Notice of saing sent to this Office before the 15th instant, or claims in con- nection therewith will ne lan vecognised.
NIPPON VESEN KAISHA.
Hongkong, 51. Jaun, 1994
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[ORTHERN PACIFIC STEAMSHIP |
COMPANY.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES:
STEAMSHIP "GOODWIN,"
FROM TACOMA, VICTORIA, MURORAN,
VLADIVOSTOCK & NAGASAKL
been killed.
JOHANNESBURG QUIET. CENERAL WAVELLS' BRIGADE REMAINS THERE.
BOER OFFICIALS STAY AT THEIR POSTS.
LONDON. di Brd. The cuemy is still at Laing's Nek. A few Free Staters guard the paistes of the Drakenslungs.
Authough the first of the special trials carried out by the Goliath, battleship, Capt. L. E. Wintz, proved satisfactory, various defects were subse- quently discovered in her machinery, and this will necessitate the detention of the vessel at 'Sheerness longer than was anticipated, before
she leaves for China.
|Q, EEN'S ROAD to«lgy was the scene of one of the processions for which the Celestial World is famous, when the funeral of Yeung Shiu Ki, a rich Chinese Lady, took place. The deceased body was very wealthy, and the funeral cere-
As they was fumptivately gorgeous, and | for lefty epo imars. The death took place in a top om in Wanchai, and in accordance with
Johanneslaust is quiet and people are surren boring" arms ponies. Only three Boer guns were loft in the fort. General Roberts at Johannesburg on Friday says that Brig-Gen. - Wavell's brigale remains to maintain oster in Jolamesburg, and to rest. The troops are encamped on the Pretoria road. The ovenpation of the town passed off satisfactorily, thanks to the excellent arrangements of Commgulant Krause. The officials lave consented to remain at their posts pending farther arrangements.
TYPHOON WARNING.
matter of fast the passenger traffic was stopped
Chinese custom a huge scaffolding had to be erected in order to admit of the Lothin being
carried out,
its flegram to the 7 states that the Foreign Ministers at the Chinese capind înct together a few days ago to discuss the question of landing marines for the protection of the legations, in view of the present thy distur- bances. The representatives, however, came to a definite decision, owing to the opposition of of the Ministers. It is also stated that for the time being, though warships of various
the Ministers will not take any decisive steps
THE PLAGUE,
Cases reported to and instant 459
Do. do.
during past 48 hours...
Total. 481
Deaths reported to and instapt a 419 .Do. do, during past 48 hours... 23
Total... 443
Cases reported to 4th instant.
Do. do. during past 24 hours...
Total... 490
Deaths reported to 4th instant.......... 442 Do. do. during past 24 hours... 9
Talal... 451
SHIPPING REPORTS.
Captain W. Watt, of the steamship Braemar, from Moji, reports - Fine weather.
Sung, from Hongay, reports:-Light S.E. winds Capt. T. A: Mitchell, of the steamship Fant and line weather.
Capt. T. L. Weiss, of the steamship Belgian King, from San Francisco, &c., reports Fine weather throughout passage.
Captain E. E. McLellan, of the steamship Phra Chiula Chow Klan, from Bangkok; re-
throughout."
WAR NEWS BY WIRE.
Assault on Mafoking.
LONDON, May 17th.
A telegram, dated Lourenco Marques, 15th May, states that severe fighting took place at Maleking on the Friday and Saturday previous. "A strong force of Boers commanded by Elog and foreigners under CommandantVon Ďelurtz, stormed the outlying forts and the native town. ship, burning the huts and driving the defen ders into the police barracks. The musketry fire was very heavy on both sides_throughout the assault. The assailants utilised every pos sible cover provided by the rocks in the vicinity. The defenders fought with steadfast determina- tion, throwing very few shots away,
The fighting continued all day Saturday, mil from Portuguese sources it is declared that the" Boers were crushingly defeated, but the garrison were unable to drive them out of the native town. Telegramus dated the rst and 2nd May state that both bincks and whites in the garrison have to eat oshides and horsehides to keep themselves alive; but the garrison was, very cheerful, very dry, and very hungry. The enemy continued to shell the town with field
Otter messages state that the staple food is guns, but nobody cared, and a billiard tourna ment was proceeding at the Clubs just the same.
minced mule and locusts, Many funds have been opened in England for the benefit of the women and children of the garrison.
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tities are now use bins at Taku; ports: -Light monsoon and fine weather the 15th May, General Hunter crossed the
Another telegram from the Chinese capital states that a mandarin of high standing bas been arrested, changed with attempting to pason the Prince Imperial.
DR. DASYSA of the Pasteur Institute, has
WARNING FROM MANILA. The following telegram has been contenus ly forwarded to us by U. S. Consul-General K. Wildman;
MANILA (MISERVATORY,
wints that spreads a dead disease among-rats, June 5th, 4 pan. without affecting any other animals. It is Typhoon in Patite 8.N.E. of Manila, will post that by its means the great majority of probably resurve E. of Formosa
HONGKONG GESERVATORY REPORT The Obserentory report says Can the 5th at 14.45 am the Barometer has fallen over Forms at the Philippiors, and there are indications of the tormation of a de- pression in the Pacific, probably to the N.F. of Luzon, Pressure is high over the N.E, emot olina. Gradients inderate for N. K. winds; on the China coast, FORECAST: Moderate to fresh N.E. winds; fair.
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
HIM.S. Ondaunted was ducked at Kowloon yesterday.
H.M. Huboat Aubén naived at Willow on The gah nito.
CAFEALS P. I. (.. Sawls. R.N., has been į appointed to TEM.S. Romatentare.
Wh. hear that a Tuilding for the British Con indale has been commenced at Wie how, The Viceroy in hadia has gordited an pantóc graph, leter ook die King of Siam, vacking
Captain Steeves, of the steamship Dardanus, from Singapore, reports-Left at 4 p.m. ad fine weather and light variable winds through out the passage, no monsnon,
Entry into the Transvaal. The Daily Express, in a special telegram viz Fourtebi Streams, says that, on Tuesday
border and entered the Transvaal opposite Blignautupont, with a strong force, cautiously following the bend of the river to the east for 6fteen miles. The enemy retired in front of him to Christiana, and the whole force encamped opposite Wegnadraai. The men eagerly ro
The sumed marching in extended order.
made sune successful experiments with a new | Furusang, from Manila, reports:-Fine and artillery were on the right fank, and the whole
Captam 1. H. Rolfe, K.N.K., of the steamship clear weather, calm, to Eat 1941 N., Longforce halted three miles outside Christiana, 116.13 E, thence to port moderate S.W. non where the Yeomanry reconnoitred and reported that the Baars were fleeing, General hunter soon ănil sea, cloudy sky with passing squalis.
selected the Sents Fusiliers to enter the town Captain W. Davis, of the steamship #faimun, first, as they were the last to evacuate the from Tamsui, Amoy, and Swalow, reports-Transvaal in 1881. General Hunter in person Tamsui, to Amoy moderate S.W. breeze and led the lipers, who were followed by the Artillery, clear, with sea sniooth. Amoy to Swatow light, the Lothian Yeomanry, ‚variable breezes, dull and showery, with sea the Kimberley Corps, General Barton's smooth, Swatow to Hongkong moderate . Brigade, the Middlesex Regiment, and the breeze, dull and rainy, latter part clear and fine.
Welsh Fusiliers, with the 5th Brigade as a Vessels in Amoy on the 3rd instanka rear guard. General Bunter halted in front of and Wellerophon. In Swatow on the 4th inst-the public offices, obtained the keys, and
hoisted the Old Flag. A large number of cattle: Prosper, Chibli, Chotfa, Taiwan, and Luk
were captured. Sang.
the rats that infest Paris will be destroyed. The Benuimi Hospital and the national estal hshments have been cleared already, and experiments in a sealed section of the sewers 150 yards long resulted in only ten rats sprv ing out of 2000, Dr. Danysz say's that in so per en, of the cases where the new disease has heti et aftut, every rat-perished, and in 30 per cent, partial destrucion resulted. In the remaining 20 per cent. of the cases the result was not satisfactay. The microbe employed is a roto bavillus resembling Louffler's barik- las tiphimurium.
H. H. S. "ROSARIO,"
H, M. S. Rasarin, a twin-screw steel sheathed A STERKIAKY of oure of the Boards recently sloop of 980 tons displacement, in charge of argued with a very high official Chuswise.
Commander Claud A. W. Hamilton, arrived What does China fear, and why does she give this morning from England to take the place of the gunboat Ralller which left Sin- 'way to these fagigues: They are supposed gapore homeward bound at the end of to be rich nad powerful because they live in April. The Avario was built at Sheerness tall houses, drive in carriages, and feed deli.in 1898 at a cost of £65,578, and is litted with Belleville tube boilers, the engines indicating mely. But if they were really wealthy they would not come to China and beg us to buy She was commissioned for service on the China 1,400 horse-power with a speed of 13.2 knois. their goods; and if they are not wealthy, then Station on the 20th March last at Slicerness, their mummies are only a myth. When anything and after taking in stores put to sea on the 31st
mander Hamilton has had much experience on happens and a foreigner is kiited, what do we of that month and had a fine passage out. Com se They only ask for moway pra new Church, the China Station. The Rosario carries six If they were really strong they would attack 4-inch guns, and four 3-pounder quick firers, and and punish us, China is richer and stronger has a complement of 104 officers and men.
a donation of Rşonto the Pumice Fund.
Twenty-three hamrin Coyle is invadily purend Then them all, and she should not give way to
Work at building the quarters for Bourpis
arrived wounded, after experiencing¦ awhid sufferings on the way.
Received 4 pa. Ith,' Ruldished 1 pag. 7th..
THE TROUBLE IN THE NORTH. COLLISION WITH THE RUSSIANS, MISSIONARIES MURDERED.
FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENE.
Tievesty, June 4th. The deaths of six foreigh railway oplyões are reported. Train service
The above Steary lazing arrived, Con¡ is out off, hetwise this port and signees of Garden, for Chunery, satur, Peking. A collision has taken place
Cargo me requested to send
and to take inmediate delivery of their foods between the Russians and the rebels, from alongside
Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vessel Some missionaries have been murder-
will be landed and red at Consignees' risked. I am afraid the British Minister and expense.
DODWELL & CO., LIMITED, is not Stamling his ground.
Published at 3,30 p.m.
Agents. Hongkong, 5th June, nigba,
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NORTHERN PACIFIC STEAMSHIP
COMPANY.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
STEAMSHIP BRAEMAR?
FROM PORTLAND, OR, YOKOHAMA, KOBE AND MOJI.
The above Steamer having arrivell, Con- signees of Carge are hereby requested to.send in their, Bills of Lading for countersignature and to take immediate delivery of their Goods from alongside.
Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vessel
REUTER'S TELEGRAMS-
THE WAR. GUARDS LOSE HEAVILY. KHAKI MADE CONSPICUOUS..
Loxnus, June 2nd. The Highland Brigale arrived at Heilbron on the 29th May, having
des consigament of prisoners, 29 in number spected there shortly,
them." This is a very correct synapsis of the
general idea of conservative China, if the Liter Heugh of podi's Horse, better known Powers would only believe it. A and T. Times. to arany of us as "fark fiengh of the Rattleri, han discharged from bespital to duty with THE Gemma ship Adelaide, 1,281 tons (Capt his Corps in South Africa,"
Muller, which went ashore on the S. end of Jukushima, is, the Japan Gudette understands, KRUGLR, neden by J. Hull, says the Strafikely to be a total wreck. She left Barry on December 23rd with amargo of eval for Messrs. firm on Suurday. He managed to keep clear | Langfeldt & Co., and passed Simda Straits on
Tinuet of 38th altinio, won the clinfa Cónsoke
of lobes. Is this an omen?
A EuroPLas Rifle Coops has been sormird at Colombo, distinct from the present Volunteer Corps there. The enrolment list of the new coups contained over one hundred names at the date of last mail advices,
rus Colonial Steam Roller came to griet this morning by coming in contact with the curb god. We understand that it was incapaci stone of the City Hall comer of the B.K. C. C. fated for duty for fully three house
that Jung-lo, the tienerelissimo, and a large まど is reported aniongst the Shanghai Chinese
number of members of the metropolitan boards, have sent up urgent requests to the Throne to be allowed to resign on various pretexts, THE Italia Militare e Marina states that, by an invention of Capt, Gei, of the 3rd Regi. Italian Sharp-shooters, the Spanish Mauser rile can be converted into a gun from which it is possible to fire 17 shots in one second and 300 shots in a minute. Capt. Cei's invention has been tested a Brescia in the presence.
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March 27th. She appears to have gone on the rocks in-thick weather about half past eight on Monday morning (1st) and now lies about 150 yards from the shore broad- side on and a list off to seaward. Mr. Laffin, who left about 11 o'clock on Tuesday morning (22nd;) says at that time the seas were sweep- ing her deck, her skylights, and scuttles ap- peared in have been cleared off, and her decks, all probability will prove a total wreck. The to be opening. She is full of water, and in
Adelaide is an iron ship. The mate and three men rendia at Misaki to watcr the owner's interests.
AT THE MAGISTRACY,
This morning, at the Magistracy, Henry Jones, Engineer on the S.5. Zuwena, was charged with disorderly conduct in the Stag Hotel last night and with assaulting an Indian Constable whilst in the execution of his duty. He was fined $2 and $15 on the charges respectively, or to undergo in all 15 days inprisonment with hard labour.
REVOLT IN THE CONGO,
BRUSSELS, May and, Intelligence has been received here that a revolt broke out on the 17th ult. ameng the labourers at Port Shinkabassa.
The mutineers are all natives of Manyemation and Tangaugika. They took pussession of the
ammunition and stores, and kept up a fusil- Bade miil the evening of the 18th," without, however, doing any damage. The Boma troops attacked the fort and captured it on the evening of the 19th. Forty mutincess escaped and are being pursued. It is believed that they will be overtaken near Issanghila. Work has been resumed at the fort, One workman of Spanish nationality was killed at the time of the revolt.--Renter,
HOME DEFENCE.
written to Mr. T. W. Bailey, of Newport, South Lord Salisbury and Sir Evelyn Wood have Wales, thanking him for his scheme of home defence submitted for their consideration. In the course of his communication to Lord Satis- bury, Mr. Bailey referred to the patriotic feel- ing exercising the great majority of British minds, and the fact that the need of national defence is fully acknowledged, Briefly the scheme is as follows:-
Buller's Forward Movement. The London Times Dundee correspondent, wiring on the 15th inst., says
"The Boer retirement in Northern Natal appears to have been another rout, and the numbers fleeing are variously estimated at from 4,000 to 7,000. All their transport appears to have been sent to Vryheid. The troops are making for Laing's Nek, whers 'ten English families still remain. The first act of the troops was to By the Union Jack over General Sy: mens grave. The casualties during the ad- vance have been practically wil Buller is at Dundee."
General
The same correspondent, wiring on the 16th" " instant, adds:
"The Carolina, Lydenberg, and and Pretoria
Commandoes trekked north to i flatekulu on
the 13th, their guns reaching there two days later. The 5th Division have done much hard work marching, climbing, and read-making."
General Buller renéhed Dannhauser on the . 17th, and hopes that his patrols are already at Newcastle. The railway between Elandslängte and Glencoe is being repaired.
Boers in New York, been ovated at New-York They were unmis
It is incorrect that the Boer Delegates have takably chilled by their reception, and confided to interviewers that they did not expect the intercession. They admit that there is unlikely actual help of America, but merely asked her
to be any stand made south of Pretoria..
Reuter wires from Upington on the oth instant that the district is still unsettled and.
small badies of rebels are still about,
May 18th. the Boer Delegates in the City Hall, which was The Mayor of New York officially received
crowded. He assured them of a cordial welcome. The Delegates spoke, usking for American 'sympathy.
Mafeking Day.
been completely dispersed.
The Mafcking relieving force brought with all anxiety on that score. The enemy have then a sufficiently large food supply to remove
The enthusiasm in London to-night regard- the relief of Mafeking is universal and un- first to give the news of the relief, was posted founded, Renter's telegram, which was the up at the Mansion House at 9.30 p.m., and at once spread like wild fire. It was passed along to the Ministerial Bench, and afterwards through the House of Commons amid a general hom of satisfaction. The streets were crowded by 9-45, and there was wild cheering and waving of Rags. The police were obliged to divert the traffic round the Mansion House, which
-All men from 18 to 36 years old to give four separate drills per month, an hour cach drill, one march out each month (this march out to count as one drill), and one field day each year. Men over 36 voluntary drill."
2.-Drill halls to be open in each district or was brightly illuminated, and a portrait
of Colonel Raden-Powell town all day from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. for volun- Most of the main streets in the West End of was displayed. tary or compulsory drill.
3.Each man to possess a book for the pur. the City and the principal squares became im- where, wildly cheering and waving flags and drill, or date-stamping it,
Rifles to be supplied at each drill hall,velry also in the Clubs, whilst the opera was
singing national airs. There was general re-. not necessarily one for each person at the cominterrupted with a chorus of cheers. Other mencement, additional rifles when convenient, performances at many theatres became impos- as a full drill pueeting could not be possible for sible. Reports are arriving from both the Pr space at the first start.
No uniform for the start, a badge or caplastic scenes and demonstrations have taken vinces and the Colonies that equally enthus-
place.
among others, of the Spanish and English'ming for the purposes of prostitution was tried post of the drill officer or clerk initialling each passable. Immense crowds collectel every:
will be landed and stored at Consignces' risk | been opposed all the way from Van-little girl swallowed a screw an inch and a half
and expense.
DODWELL & CO., LIMITED,
Agents....
Hongkong, sib June, 1900.
Intimations. EYE-SIGHT..
NOTICE.
tersburg. Casualties & men killed, 4 Officers and 32 men wounded.
Reuter's Correspondent at Wins burg 31st May, says that meral Rundle's object on the 20th May was to draw the enemy from Lindlay, where 500 Yeomanry were isolated: the object was attained, but the eu gagement lasted all day. The Boers
ary attachés, and has given every satisfaction.
CORRESPONDENT of Srience Siftings sends performed by a physician near Arbroath. A The following report.of a remarkable operation
long. A surgical operation would have endan gered the child's life. The ductor took some fine strands of Faw silk, and inixed them with some bread, which the girl was induced to swallow. He wanted eight minutes for them to revolve in the stomach. Then he pulled on the threads, and the screw came out, having been enmeshed in the silk. M. Kikoichi Am, a cool merchant of Tokyo, bas applied to the 1st Bank for a queer sort of deposit which would make his descendants one
An extramulinary case of attempted decoy.
titis afternoon, when a young girl, aged 14 years,
appeared as complainant.
The girl was playing outside the door of her
men caute up to her and after giving her a cake mother's house with her brothers when two to rak, threw a handkerchief, which had some drug on it, over her head.
medicine and fully recovered.
6-Extra drill to be encouraged, but optional 7.—Riflar range practice to be encouraged.. Also artillery range practice,
8-Shop assistants have liberty generally after 7 pm, and on Wednesday of Thursday
May 19th.
I am continuing my Sight Testing Rooms in Hongkong (W, BREWER & CO.) at which during my ABSENCE will be IN CHARGE of Mr. McIVER, Member Th. Sy A Register occupied a lofty kopje. The Guards application is that the Bank should accept his was dealt with this ult on the police and foreign travel, for drill or release drill, also ment were continued throughout the night. in..
of all Glasses supplied my constituents in the Far East is kept here, and any kind of Ordinary or Special Lenses can be obtained.
REPAIRS A SPECIALITY. .
N. LAZARUS. Hongkong, 30th May, 1900,
NOTICE.
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only. She became giddy, and whilst in this state was put into a ricksha and taken, to some unknown place. On her arrival she found she was in a strange place with no lights berning, the place being in-total darkness. taken back to her another's brothel. When She was seized by six or seven men and
they got her there they put her under a bed, her mouth having previously been gagged When she was discovered she was given some at the time of our going to press.
His Worship had not concluded the hearing
A case of aggravated German sailors appeared before Mr. Hazeland, drunk and the second and third with attempting the first defendant being charged with being
to rescue from the police. Sergt. Me Swade, with great difficuity and after a violent struggle, effected the capture of the three defendants outside the Central Hotel, aided by Mr. Johansen, at present staying at the German a fine of $10 or one month's imprisonment and Tavern. The first defendant was sentenced to the other two defendants to 1 month's im prisonment each without the option of a fine.
Afternoon when three
of the wealthiest families in Japan, while at the same time profgably involving them and the Bark concerned in protracted litigation. His lost heavily owing to the accidental deposit-of-3,000 gen, on condition that the firing of the reldt by our men, by regularly paid on is of course-for the space money will be left untouched-and interest
which means the khaki tíniform was
of two and a half centuries! -Considering the present rate of interest and taking into con rendered conspicuous. The Cirentsideration the probable fluctuation of the rate during that vast interval, the sun, would have diers lost 33 killed and 98 wounded. increased after the lapse of the term in question Scots Guards 4 killed and 17 wound-mately. This being the host time that the to something like 1,20,000,000 yen approxi- Bank ever received an application of the kind, it has instructed its legal adviser to thoroughly investigate the subject so that they may provide against any future trouble. If, say, 100 persons The conclusion of the enquiry into the death should follow the example of Mr. Abe, Japan of Mr. Union, the American, who was found would become a rich nation two and a half dead in Chamberlain Road under circumstances | centuries hence, supposing no serious mishap which suggested suicide; was in the list at the should befall the earth in the meanwhile; a Magistracy this afternoon, but through the un- collision with a comet, for instance, or raturn („avoidable absence of Mr. Gomperts, it was of the Glacial age--Japan Times,
remanded till 2 p.m. to-morrow
THE OFFICES of the "HONGKONG | ed. TELEGRAPH lave This
removed to No. 50,. QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, Second Floor, (the premises formerly occupied by Messrs. PoWELL & Co.) to which address all communications should
be addresseil.
ETH. F. SKERTCHLY,
Manager. Hongkong, 1st May, 1899.
THE ADVANCE ON PRETORIA.
Telegrams from the Transvaal have stopped; the latest one stated that the Boors hold all the positions round Pretoria
The delirium throughout London is con tinued, and the scene is indescribable. The streets are impassable owing to bands and pro- cessions. The wildest enthusiasm has prevail. from a p.m.
ed in London and the provinces today. 9-Workmen (tradesmen &c.) have liberty Houses are decorated with flags, and there are after 5 pin, and on Saturday from 1 pm
to-The above liberty hour having a wide the streets is utterly disorganised. -Telegrams cheering crowds everywhere. The traffic in margin for drill purposes without causing a feel from all parts of the Empire report magni. ing af restraint, a drill may be put in at any ficent demonstrations of joy and loyalty. The town and initialled by drill instructor, or date. Lord Mayor has wired to Mafcking offering.as stamped Special arrangements for emigration, much money as is needed. Scenes of excite.. for selection of officers.
London. To-day is a universal holiday. Bells 1-Any other provision necessary to be
are ringing and Bands are playing in the streets. usiasm, and ardour of the men. afterwards arranged by the patriotism, enth- 12 This arrangement of compulsory drill will in no wise interfere with the volunteer force or enlistment in the Army or Militia, but will greatly tend to strengthen the desire to join one or other of the forces; also tend to develop the gent could be arranged for on same lines. Sea physical health of the nation. Anaval contin- and riverside men are plentiful all along the coast. Three or four million drilled men would thus be available for national defence,
Relief of Mafsking.
The Relief Column left Kimberley secretly on April 30th, and passed the Taungs. District without encountering any Boers, but the latter reported the relief force at Vryburg, with the besiegers to renew the attacks to the utmost result that immediate orders were given to the The column consisted of 1,500 Cape Police, Imperial Yeomanty, and the Kimberley Mounted Regiment:The latter were detached at Barkley West, owing to the poor condition of their horses, joining General Barton in time to drive the Boers from Rooldam. - The column
By this arrangement Mr. Bailey, contends that couscription would be avoided, and that the volunteer enthusiasm would be sustained, concluding with the remark ilunt as vaccina had as little baggage, as possible, conveyed by tion is compulsory, why not, compulsory drilled horses and 39 light mole waggons. Abund for national defence and so make invasion im- ance of live stock; and guns variously stated, possible?The South Wales Argus,
two to three maxims, also a couple of pompoing