his way from the native city. Unformiately the road runs through the French Settlement and there is no other way of getting to and from the City. The French are just in the mood to create trouble with anyone, and I think it will be rather surprising if neither they nor the Russians crente some disturbance before long, In regard to the home telegrams just to hand about German withdrawal, 1 may men tion there are no signs of either British or German withdrawal at present. Everything | is going on and being regulated on the hy pothesis of a prolonged occupation, although everyone is heartily sick, of it. The Chinese have sant to the allies to know what is really the lowest figure they will take, and that is the only definite news we have. None of the reported dates of the Court's return are in any way trustworthy and my information from really well informed Chinese sources is that no nove is even contemplated at present, and this discussion going on with regard to Manchuria will not facilitate the negotiations, which promise to drag on until some fresh complications ensue.
The assault-at-arms and races arranged to take place in Peking next month are fixed for the following dates.
Racing....... 1st day April to. Assault ararms......1st day April 11. Assault at arms.....2nd day April 12, Racing at arms. ......2nd clay April 13- Officers and men participating will represent every British regiment and garrison now. in North China, and it will be well worth seeing no doubt, but I have not as yet heard whether many Tientsinners intend visiting the Capital for the occasion.
The Australians are booked to leave here on the 28th inst. They ate now in khaki serge naval suits with blue linen collars and khaki felt hats with black ribbons and ties and very nice they look.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, MARCH 30, 1901.
Three
revenue
Royal.
AGENDA...
TO-DAY
TO-MORROW,
sions, etc.. ant 44,500 respecting the Anglogical Society, the Society of Antiquaries of Lon: also been on active service recently in China, Frenel boundary commissions. The loan to don, the Society for the Protection of Ancient which country he visited to study the language, the Wuchang Viceroy amounts to £75,000. In Monuments, joined by one or two local well- another class £61,758 covers superannuations known archaeologists. Sir Edmund. Antrobus, Morrison's house in Peking, kindly lent to them With Mrs. Parsons he at first resided in Dr. and retired allowances, and savings banks' and the owner of Stonelienge and the surrounding during his absence in England. Thence they 9 p.m.--The Dallas Company at the Theatre friendly sucieties' deficiencies. The largest down land, has appointed his own architect went to Pai-ta-ho for the summer, but had to itch in Glass VII. is that for the Duke and whe will superintend any works that are decid leave on the Boxer outbreak with other foreig- Duchess of Cornwall's visit (3,000).
to Australia ed upon; but, fully appreciating the greatners, as a gunboat could not be spared to guard estimates bring the total to £1,013,731-Daily henge, Sir Edmund Antrobus is prepared to
departments' archæological interest and value of Stone- the place. Major and Mrs. Parsons experienced News,
accept any scheme which the Committee may
inconvenience and loss of property before they reached Wei-hai-Wei. Major Parsons after suggest.
́wards returned to Peking with the relief expe dition, being attached to Major-General Sir Norman Stewart as Chinese interpreter. He Eastern languages, including Persian and was an Oriental scholar, knowing several
the South African Field force during the war, Chinese. Two of his brothers have been with
North China. and another of his broilers, Major Cunliffe Parsons, is in command of a fort at Taku, in
THE TIENTSIN TREATY.
Women's Work in China. The public will be very glad to leam, from the Ginhe, that the Government is firmly re
A public meeting was held on 28th ulto. in Load Cranborne's reply to Mr. Yerburgh, says the Queen's llall, Langham-place, to hear an solved to uphold the Tientsin Treaty in all gathering took place under the auspices of the account of "Women's Work in China" The its provisions, so far as they affect British rights and interests. The Under-Secretary's Bams, M. P., who presided, said the European Church Missionary Society. Colonel R. Will- statement on this vitally important matter is loss, terrible as it was, had been measured by admit of any cavil about its being a binding sured, it was feared, by almest tens of thous too precise and definite in its phrasing to hundreds: the Chinese loss had been mea- pledge. Discussing the new agreement be- ands, if not of lives laid down, of people who' tween Russia and China in regard to Man had seen their homes broken up, who had suf desired information, Lord Cranborne declared had lost all they had. It was sometimes urged churia, the subject on which Mr. Yerburgh fered in body themselves, and in some cases that such an arrangement cannot affect against the missionary societies that they the rights enjoyed by this country under our treaties with the Chinese Empire. It follows, mission field. There was no objection to their ought not to send our unmarried ladies to the therefore, that Russia must be either induced going if they used that without which no mis: former status as a treaty port. or compelled to restore Newchwang to its sionary ought to go-anywhere-sanctified com- nothing what promises the St. Petersburg Go-bad happened in China would only result in mon sense. They were confident that what vernment has given or may hereafter give on that point; what this country demands is imme-- dresses were delivered by Miss Vaughan, Mrs. the furtherance of the Gospel cause. Ad diate redress for an intolerable usurpation O. M. Jackson, Miss Boileau, Miss . Cod- its commerce. We are entitled, therefore, to which has already worked great damage to tington, and other lady missionaries. interpret Lord Cranborne's explicit statement as a collective Ministerial undertaking to free the most important treaty port in Northern China from Russian control, without further delay. But there is another obligation, of scarcely less consequence, resting on Down-
It matters
The Now Star.
Baiting the Post Office,
Mr. J. G. Graves, a well-known manfacturer
of clerks, 200 strong, through the principal of Sheffield, has resumed hostilities with the Post Office, and on 25th ult. sent a procession streets of Sheffield, under police escort, packed penny stamps one at a time. The staff was the post-office, and commenced purchasing strengthened by clerks from various depart ments, and the contest continued with grim pertinacity for an hour and a half." At
Frenewed energy on both sides. After a lapse public, and the struggle proceeded with that time the doors were closed to the general
of another twenty minutes the postal authori- ties showed signs of collapse. The Post- master mounted the counter, and in stentorian tones appealed to Mr. Graves, who was present, to relinquish the contest. He replied without any result. He consented, however, by restating his complaint, which had been persinently pressed for the last three years
Daylight-0. S. K. steamer Daijin Maru Daylight-1', & O. S. N. Co.'s steamer
leaves for Coast Parts.
lewes for Shanghai. Cargo ex Canten subject to rent.
CHURCH SERVICES,
Shipping.
Arrivals.
AURORA, British, cruiser, 5,600, E. H. Bayly,
C. B., 30th Mar,from Practice. ZAFIRO, American dispatch-vessel, 674, La As Cotton, U.S.N., 30th Mar,Manila 27th, March.
SobraonLYBEMOON, Geman steamer, 1,338, G. Heuer- mann, 30th Mar,-Shanghai 27 March, General.-E. A. Trading Co.
St. John's Cathedral:-Communion, 7 am, Matin, am, Evancong, 545 pm. Roman Catholic Cathedral:-Mass at 6an, 7 a.m., 8 am, and 9.30 ata. Benediction, 3 p.m. German Bethesda Chapel, West Point:-
Morning Service, 11 am. St. Francis' Churah, Wanchai-Mass (Chin.)
6 am., (Port.), 7.30 am.
LOUISE J. KENNY, American schooner, 155, A. H. Olsen, 30th Man, Ponape and Caro- line Island 11th Mar., Copra.-Master. CHINKIANG, British steamer, 1,240, J. Vaughan, R.N.R. 30th Mar,-Canton 29th March, General Butterfield & Swire. SAXONTA, Getinan steamer, 3,326, T. Yeiger, 30th Mar,-Singapore 24th Mar., General -Siemssen & Co.
Benediction,E-SANG, Dritish steamer, 1,127, H. J. Roape, 30th Mar,-Wubu and Chinklang 25th Mar, General.--Jardine, Matheson & Co. Chowra, British steamer, 1,055, J. Williamson, 30th Mar,Bangkok 21st March, and Swatow 29th, Teakwood and Rice.- Butterfield & Swire.
Sp..
St. Anthony's Chapel, West Point-Mass, St. Joseph's Church, Garden Road :-Morning
Service (English), 9 a.m.
8 a.m.
Wesleyan Methodist Church:-Services, 10.30
a.m. and 5.45 p..
It aim.
Bt. Peter's Church.. West Point. Sunday next before Easter March 31st.
etc; Benedictus, Mornington, Hymns, 116, 325, Hymn 13: Venite, Hopper; Te Deum, Lawers 341.
(6.30 p.m.)
on the ships on Sunday morning hetween 9 and Hiles; Hymns, 117, 492, 460.
Hymn, 114:Magnificat, Turle; Nunc Dimittis The Mission Launch Dayspring will call up; The answering, pennant "may be hoisted.
|
KONG BESO, German steamer, 862, C. Fuchs,
30th Mar Bangkok 21st Mar, Rice. Batterfield & Swire,
ELSA, German steamer, 1,702, Schönwandı, 30th Mar,ongay 27th Mar, Coal- Jebsen & Co.
MACHEW, German ateamer, 995, J. E. Farrell, 30th Mar Bangkok 23rd Mar., Rico and -Wood-Melchers & Co..
formed into an international Limited Liabilitying-street. When questioned about the alleged exactly rare, but it is seldom they attain the to withdraw the clerks, but announced that the 10.30 a.m., to take men ashore for the services. Daijin Marn, Japanese str., for Swatow
In reference to the Chinese Engineering and Mining Co, which has recently been trans. registered in Loulon under British laws, it is believed by some that this is a striking demon- stration of Chang Yen-mao's pro-foreign ten- dencies. I see in it nothing of the kind." Chang was just as ready as any other China- man to get rid of a concern which he could not possibly work in his own name how martorer he is supposed to have been in pietty low water before the trouble and is probably considerably shorter now, so that there seems nothing remarkably virtuous in passing the concern over to those who were lready pretty large investors in the under- taking for which great things are prophesied. The coal mines if property worked are good property I believe, but they were not properly worked I understand before, and were rapidly becoming very bad property. The fleet of the Company is good but what the harbour of Ching-wan-tro will prove as a rival to Tientsi has yet to be seen.
March 18th,
In regard to the railway matter, the guards are still being maintained, and the business, as
Occupation of Sir Robert ll's offices by the Italian Legation, the Under-Secretary had to fall back on the stereotyped excuse of lacking official information. But the statement in question first appeared fully a week ago, in detailed form, and since then it has received corroboration from subsequent telegrains. It is as amazing as discouraging, therefore, to the matter of sufficient consequence to justify learn that the Foreign Office has not deemed telegraphic correspondence with Sir Ernest Satoy,
CHINA AND THE CHINESE,
LECTURE BY DR. JOHN ROSS.
The new star just discovered by Dr. Ander self previously in this department), is an object son, of Edinburgh (who has distinguished him- of great interest. Visitors of this kind are not brightness of the one just spotted in Perselis. flashed up for nearly 300 years, and is so con. This new star is in fact the Brightest-that has spicuous that it will doubtless be watched with interest by the general public as well as by astronomers. Sir Robert Ball, in his fascinating of the size of ourearth, and travelling at its speed, Story of the Heavens, tells us that if two bodies had the misfortune to meet in space, a prodigious flash of light would be the consequence, and the heat generated would be sumcient to dissipate the entire mass of both into glow. ing vapour. Soine calamity of this kind has in all likelihood overtaken Na Persei.. In all likelihood it has suffered collison either with another large body or with a tremendous stream af-meteors, and has flashed up into a blaze com. self would seem insignificant.
Union Church.
Campain would be prosecuted day by day until the grievance was settled. The clerks left the building, in a body, and the public business was resumed. The greatest excite-
Sunday, 31st March, 1901. ment prevailed in the town during the proceed. ings. Mr. Graves's grievance against the
(11 a.in.) tion of registered postal packets. Each of the Chant) Boyce; Anthem, No. 17 "Jesus Word Sheffield Post Office is in regard to the collec-57 (Rockingham) Miller; Psalm, No. 45 (Double Voluntary, "Barcarolle "Spohr; Hymn, No.
200 clerks in the procession wore a spray of
of God Incarnate" Gounod; Hymn, No. 79 red tape, They began to buy penny stamps (Passion. Chole) Hasler; Hynn, No. 73 singly. Each clerk had ten shillings worth of (Paline) Cusins; Sermon, "The humiliation of Coppers to spend.
Christ Voluntary, "Communion in E." Lefe. bure-Wely.
6 p.m.
The King.
:
Hymn, No. 195 (Aurelia) Wesley; Hymn, No. Voluntary, Melody in F. Rubenstein: 74 (Tune 272) Hymn, No. 8 (llatty) German: Hymn, (Wilshire) Smart; Hymn, No. 36% pediency of jesus' death" Voluntary, Chorus from "The passion of Christ" "We all would die far sooner," Handel.
On the 27th ulto., in the rooms of the Philo. pared. with which at equal distance our sun it of Oxford, Cambridge, the Royal Society, the (Consecration) Lowry; Sermon, "The ex
sophical Society of Glasgow, Dr. John Ross, of Manchana, delivered a lecture on "The Chin- ese people and their religion." Mr. William ance. Ewing presided, and there was a large attend-
it is a matter of title deeds etc., will probably man. She had for centuries been playing
take some time. Our side of the story is that the land in question was acquired by the rail- way four years ago. I may explain that it is proposed to construct several sidings for the various nationalities to land supplies to be for warded up to Peking, on the plan which has been satisfactorily adopted in Peking, as the wharfs at Tongku are so overcrowded with both civil and military cargo that it has proved more expeditious to bring goods up to Tien- tsin by water and entrain it here. The sidings are therefore for the public benefit and corven- ience and the Russian opposition is the more unjustifiable.
THE SINGAPORE CENSUS,
TOTAL POPULATION OF THE COLONY- 563.172.
The Acting Colonial Secretary forwards to a Straits papers for general information the attached table shewing the rough result of the examination of the returns for the Census held on the 1st inst, from which it will be seen that the approximate total population of the Colony, exclusive of the British Military and the Dind ings (the return for the latter of which has not yet been received) amounts to 563.172.
1891.
1901. Increase.
Singapore Island.....183,281 225,371 42,390 Penang Island 121,250 128,152 6002 Province Wellesley...108,104 115,000 6956 Malacca
92,170 94,589 2,419
Totols 504,805 503,172 58,367
(Sd.) J. K. INNES, Superintendent of Census. WHY DO WE EAT FRUIT? 1. Because it relieves thirst and introduces
water into the system.
2. It furnishes nutriment.
. It supplies organic salts essential to pro- per nutrition.
4. It stimulates the kidneys, increases the flow of urine, and lowers its acidity.
s. It acts as á laxative,
MONDAY 1St, APRIL.
p.m.-Public Auction of Crown Land at the
offices of the Public Works Depan-
ment.
p.m.-Public Auction by Mr. G. P. Lam mert at his Auction Room Duddell
Street
The Plot that Failed. The egregious M. Déroulède is not exactly the stuff of which great conspirators are made. Dr. Ross 'remarked that China was no sick
upset the existing regime in February, 1899, The account he has given of his attempt to blind man's buff, but the handkerchief had makes a very sorry story of attempted rebellion. been torn from her eyes, and no chain which
He and Marcel Habert were closeted some the West could throw round her would prevail where when for any length of time. The more fanless the fateful dawn which was to see the deliver the night was advanced," and were the action of the armies of the West the ance of France was at hand. To them enters / Cronberg, which they reached about half-past 5p.m.-C. & M. Co.'s steamer Diamante leaves more speedy would be the overthrow of the the earliest times been diligent observers of induence of the West. The Chinese had from nature. There was an eclipse of which a des- cription was extant, which took place in the year 25 n.C, a space of time which took us within 2 few centuries of tire dale ascribed to the deluge. For fully 3000 years there was an authentic his- tory of the Chinese in connection with the des- cription of leading events in the Empire. The Chinese were a wonderfully persevering and industrious people, and although the yellow ace might be defeated on the field of battle, they would never be conquered in the field of industry. There were three forms of religion
Remarkable Carriages.
"Third Conspirator," whom they believed--ap- patently without much reason to be "one of importance to be quite sure of your friends, our trusty friends." In plots it is of the first
pected, for he at once began sounding This one might reasonably have been sus- Déroulède's sentiments towards the Duke of Orleans. The incorruptible Republican de- clared he would arrest the Duke with his own hand if he put in an appearance, whereupon ensued a discussion which must have been heard through the folding doors, and there is more than one person who can attest to our anger and the violence of our altercation." Pretty sort of platting this! It would hardly in China-Confucianism, Taoism, and Budds down is coinic opera. But M. Déroulède hism, the first of which was overwhelmingly was astonished next day to find the affair the most important. The true Confucianist was blown upon and himself in custody.. an agnostic. The founder of Tanism was a ; contemporary of Confucius; the two visited, but.. they did not understand each other, and their Two remarkable carriages, made to the order working principles were as the poles asunder, of the Emperor of Japan, have just been com Taoism was a speculative religion, and origin pleted in London. A phaeton intended for the ally of a high order: but latterly it had de generated into a system of mystic incantations, is a highly elaborate example of the carriage. use of the Crown Prince and Crown Princess out of which cama the Boxer movement. builder's craft, its decoration being pale claret Buddhism, was an Indian religion, and was a protest against Brahminism. Through Thibet its panels and brasswork. There are two seats and gold, with the imperial chrysanthemum on it entered into China, where it speedily gained in front, with a hood, which can be opened for many converts. So popular did this religion ventilation, and two at the back for the bettos," become-al classes running after it--that the or footmen, who have control of the break, Emperor had to issue edicts forbidding Mini- which is specially constructed for use with sters of State and generals of the army to rubber tyres. The break is a necessary adjunct, leave their posts. The doctrine of Sir Edwin for though Tokyo and its neighbourhood is Arnold's "Light of Asia" was unknown in generally flat, there are some steep hills, and Buddha's land. The Chinese believed in all the approaches to bridges are often sharp in- three religions, because of their lack of scienclines. A brougham for Prince Arusigawa is ific accuracy of thought. The hope of China of ultramarine blue, ornamented with scarlet consisted in the fact that the system of Con and gold, the Arusigawa colours, and decorated Tucius holds first place. Dr. Ross went on to say that the Chinese were not the first inhabi- these vehicles are remarkable for their highly on the panels with the family device. Both tants of China; the aboriginals who inhabited finished workmanship, and in the case of the the land were gradually dispossessed by the Crown Prince's phaeton the chased brasswork Chinese, who, by their superior industry and intelligence, overran the whole country.
on the harness is an admirable feature. The by taking them to pieces, so that the prospect The Japanese are copying English-made carriages of an export trade is not so good as the inore general adoption of carriages would betaken.
6. It stimulates and improves the appetite original home of the Chinese was on the banks and digestion.
7. It acts as an antiscorbutic. Concerning the mode of preparation, ripe fruits as a rule do not need to be cooked, and are much more palatable and equally nutritious in the uncooked state. The proper time to eat fruit is either at the beginning of the meal or between meals when they aid digestion and saert the greater laxative effect. Taken at the completion of meal, they dilute the gastric juice and lend to embarrass digestivi.
SUPPLEMENTARY ESTIMATES.
£1,018,731.. SOUTH AFRICA AND CHINA EXPENSES. Paniculars were published on 25th uita' of further sums required to be voted for the Civil Service in the year, ending 31st March, 1901. Seven items Houses of Parliament buildings,
of the Yellow River, whence they spread south ward towards the Yangtse The Chinese still continued to extend in all directions-north, south, and west. The pure Chinese never went to the south of the Yangtse, and the king- dom which existed south of the Yangtse was annexed to China about the introduction of the the people not originally Chinese bad become Christianem. By the influence of Confucianism homogenous with the Chinese.
Edward VII and William II. Empires will utilize this opportunity for an Whether the illustrious heads of two great
in correspondent of The Times. What usually exchange of views on political subjects most remain a matter of inference, remarks the Ber- The lecture was illustrated by a set of very are assured beforehand that the meeting is happens on such occasions is that the public fine limelight views. At the close Dr. Rost absolutely non-political. Afterwards various was cordially thanked for his lecture.-N. B. Darly Mail.
BY THE MAIL.
(From Home Papers.)
The Spanish Marriage. General Azcarraga, the Spanish Premier, as Signation of the Ministry, on the ground that a result of a Cabinet Council, tendered the re- the work for which they took office in regard
journals make announcements more or less vague regarding the eminently satisfactory result of the interviews between the Monarchs. What can safely be asserted in the present instance is that the friendship between the Emperor William 11. and King Edward VIL is a cordial as that which exists. between either of these Sovereigns and any. other occupant of a European throne; that both politics of the day, and are in a position to dis- their Majesties are fully acquainted with the cuss them; and, lastly, that the personal quali-
art and science buildings, diplomatic and consular buildings, revenue buildings, rates on Government property and Irish railways to the Royal marriage, and the re-establishment ties and public spirit of the two Sovereigns present a sum of £71,700. Class II. covers five items, which yield a total of £124.315. The
of order in Madrid and throughout the country, render it highly probable that they will take Jargest is that for stationery and printing. Advised her Majesty, who accepted his resigna. their views on the present situation. The same has been accomplished. General Azcarraga advantage of their meeting in order to compare 110,000, including 100,000 "required to meet unforeseen expenses thrown upon the tion, to send for Senar Silvela, the Conservative might fand would be said if the illustrious vote in connection with the hostilities in South Leader. The Queen Regent on 27th uit. con- visitor were the Emperor Francis Joseph or the Africa The Foreign Office sum, £6,000, re-
sulted the Presidents of the Senate and the Tsar, instead of the King of England. But presents the additional outlay on telegrams Congress with regard to the formation of a neither in the one case nor in the other would cosisequent on the state of affairs in the new Ministry. Both expressed themselves as there be any ground for anticipating decisions Far East.".
"Additional expenditure, mainly favourable to the idea of a Conservative Cabinet, of far-reaching importance as the result of a consequent on the state of affairs in Sou
presided over by the chief of the Party, Senor meeting which does not take place in a time of Africa and Ashanti," is responsible for the Silvela. The latter went to the Palace, but, on grave political crisis, and in which the personal Colonial Office item, £7,200. In another class being subsequently approached, declined to say element is predominant. the Wallace Collection represent's £3.333hat had passed at his interview with the Class: V. covers diplomatic and consular ser vices, Treasury chest fund and loan, to the Wuchang Viceroy. The first-named item
Stonehenge, L1500) is in respect of telegrams consequent The falling of the upright of one of the trili ou the state of affairs in the Far East and at thons at Stonehenge is shortly to be investigat Lourenco Marques.Item No. 205,000)ed by a special Committee, which is being covers grants in aid of expenses connected with appointed for the purpose of considering the military operations in Somaliland and British East Africa Colonial services (12,300) in clude 200,000 respecting disturbances in
Queen-Regent.
Death of Major J. H. Parsons. The death is reported of Major James Henry second grade; Burmah, at Minbu, Upper Parsons, 1.S.C., Deputy Commissioner of the Burmah, on- 19th ult, aged forty-three The eldest son of Major-General Parsons, of South- bourne-on-Sea, he was born in 1857, and joined advisability of replacing in an upright position the 63rd Foot as lieutenant in 1876. He served the stone that recently fell, as well as that which in the Afghan war and in the Burmese expedi feliin 1708 The Committee is to be composed tion of 1885-86 being dangerously wounded
The King on 23rd ult, received in the Throne Room of St. James's Palace loyal addresses tendered by deputations from the Universities General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, and the Corporation of the City of Edinburgh, His Majesty left Victoria on 24th ult. for Flush- ing in the Royal yacht Victoria and Albert, for the purpose of paying a visit to his sister, Edward arrived early on 25th alt, at Frankfort, 3 the Empress Frederick, at Cronberg, King where he was subsequently welcomed by the German Emperor, who travelled from Hom- burg. The meeting of the two Sovereigns 3.30 was most cordial. They afterwards left for nine o'clock, being received by the Crown Princess and Princess Frederick harles of
for Manila via Amoy. daughters. They drove from the station to Hesse, the Empress Frederick's two youngest 8.30 for 9 p.m.-Precisely. A Regular Meeting
enthusiastic cheers of the assembled crowds.
of the Zetland Lodge at the Free Friedrichshof in a carriage, Amid the
mason's Hall. Cargo ex Afridi subject to rent. The King, immediately on alighting at the Castle, went to see the Empress Frederick. The German Emperor drove from Homburg on 26th ult, and lunched with King Edward. At three o'clock in the afternoon he drove in his sleigh to Saalburg, being followed in the second sleigh by the King, of whom he took leave at Saalburg. The Emperor went on to Homburg, leaving there by the twenty minutes to eight train for Berlin. The King returned to Fried- richshof. On 25th ult, after dinner, the Empress Frederick spent nearly an hour with her guests, and a Berlin correspondent says that she has of late been so well, comparatively, that she friends. Her Majesty went out for half an has been able to write numerous letters to her
King walking by the side of the invalid, who hour in the snow-covered park on 26th ult., the was wheeled in a bath-chair,
NOTANDA.
CALENDAR."
MARCH.
Meteorological means based on ten years' observations to 1893.
Barometer Thermometer ............................. Humidity
Rainfall
YESTERDAY.
WEATHER REPORT.
Barometer... Temperature. Humidity..... Rainfall...
30.141
·57-3
..79.0
1.76
On dite at Ois date :
13.
pn. 30.09
30.07
73
66
77
82
*0.0*
TO-DAY.
Saturday, 30th March, 1901. Chinese-21th of and moon of 27th year of
High-want-Morning.... an, Kwangeü, Sun Rises
shr. sómin. bhr, 13min. 7hr. 31min. Afternoon... Ohr. 6min. - okr. Smin, Morning........star. zamin.
Low water-Morning
ANNIVERSARIES.
1814-British troops entered Paris. 1856-Pence with Russia. 1874-Abolition of coolin trade at Macao. 1883-Inauguaration of New British Consulate,
Shanghai. 1896-The Japanese flag hoisted over new 1899-The SW.R. steamer Stella struck the
settlement at Soochow
1900-Death of Commandant Joubert.
Casquet rocks, so drawned.
از بعي
TO-MORROW.
Chinese-rail of and moon of a7th year of Sunday, 31st March, 1991.
Kwang Sun-Riser
shr. 55min.
ókr. 14min..
tigh water-Morning 7hr. 54min Afternoon ghr. 3min. Low water-Morning ohr. 5min. Afternoon... ohr, 33min. ANKIVERSARIES.
TUESDAY, 2nd.
Cargo ex Aundfaru subject to rent.
SHIPPING AND MAIL NEWS.
NAILS.DUE.
Canadian (Athenian) 1st prox. German (Princess Frenc) and prox German (Stullgart) and prox. Indian (Arraloon Apcar) zid prax. Canadian (Tarlar) 3;ď prox. American (Coptic) 4th prox. American (America Maru) 12th pr Canadian (Empress of India) 16th prox. 2 American (City of Pržing) 20th prox.
+
The C. & O. Cn's steamer Carlisle City, left San Diege on 23th inst, for Japan and Hong- kong.
The E. N. steamer Guthrie, from Sydney, &c., left Post Darwin yesterday, the 29th inst., for Manila and Hongkong.
Pak Kong, British str., for Canton.
Clearances at the Harbour Office. Clara, German sir, för Hoihow. Rajubri, German str, for Swatow.
Haimoor, British str., for Canton. E-Sang, British str., for Canton. Elsa, German str., for Canton. Kyaio Maru, Japan str., for Saigon.
Qaria, Gennan str., for Amoy. Sie, British str., for Shanghai. Nivelle, British ship, for Astoria.
Denariures.
Mar. 30, Play, British str., for Europe. Mar. 30, Thales, British str., for Swatow. Mar. 3, Chowtai, German str., for Hoihow. Mar. 30, Hongkong, French str,, for Haiphong. Mar. 30, sich fe, British str., for Chinking. Mar. 30, Tailce, German str., for for Swatow.
Mar. 30, Michael Jebsen, Ger. str., for H'pbong. Mar. 30, fridi, British str, for Shanghai. Mar, 30, Fushun, British str., for Canton.. Mar. 30, 'ingrang, British str, for Swalow. Mar. 30, Benchuthu, British str., for Shanghai: Mar. 30, Freiburg, German str., for Singapore. Mar. 30, Lycemoon, Gennan str., for Canion. Mare3, E-Sang, British str., for Canton. Mar. 30, Sishan, British str., for Swatow.
Passengers--Arrived.
Pen Saxonia, from Singapore-944 Chinese. Trapp, Messrs. Th. Scheider, Sundholm; and Per Lyeemoon, from Shanghai-Miss T
21 Chinese.
Per Chowfa, from Bangkok-Mr. T. An- drews, and 100 Chinese.
Departed.
Per Rosetta Maru, for Manila and Australian Parts-Messrs.. J. von Waldthansen, Robert Hood, Mrs. Dymond and 4 children, Messrs. Lonis Morris, Wm. Reed, O. Anderson, John. Sale, H. Kruseman, Licut-Col J: S. Mallory, Messi, H. K. Belden, Wm. H. Zina, Mrs. Ch. Fressel, Miss Roza Daniel, Mrs. J. S. Herzig, Messrs. A. Aenlle, A. S. Ellem, Mrs, F. Rivero Messrs. C. R. Rusby, L. Wirt, Capt. N. Tate, Messrs. F. Fuset, T. Manuel, W. A. Filton, Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Heacock, Messrs. J. W. Borny, F. C. Havemeyer, Paul Segal, Mr. and Mrs. M. Morita, Messrs. Morio Hyado, T. Hyodo, T. Tanaka, S. Tanaka, Mrs. C. Malsit fugi, Mrs. Kuwai, Mr. S. Harada, Miss C. Cruz, Messrs. Leon'de Reyes, J. Rowan and .Fell.
Per Awa Alaru, for Japan--Miss Woodford, Messrs. M. Yoshida, O. Kamato, B. Katsura, Mr. and Mrs, C. G. Ancock, Mr. and Mrs. De Hat, Comdr. S. Ijichi, H. Nakaya, H. Oiwa, H. Yoshida, Melford Beck, H. llamashima, 5. Yamamoto, J. Shimura, S. Yasnoka and C. Schimasson-
Per Sebraon, for Shanghai from Bombay- Mr. A. H. Porter, Licat. J. R. Bell, and Capt. Bishop. From Singapore-Messrs. O'Connor, A. Sinclair. From Calcutta-Count de Boury Hodge and L. D. Hiiles. From London-Mr. Boyers, Countess de Boury de Boyers, and Mr. Heath. From Marseilles-Mrs. Morris and infant, Mrs. Watson, and Mr. Edgar. From The C&O. Ca's steamer Strathy, from Ismailia-Miss Holden. From Hongkong Fortland and San Diego leaves Moji for Hong-Wells, Al. P. Baird, H. F. Osliander, W. A. Messrs. George Rose, George Stephen, D.
kong on or about 1st April.
Peairs. Capt. W. Menzell, Mr. and Mrs. G. Harling, Messrs. A. Oliver, F. J. Dymond, Mr.
The N. Y. Kissteamer Tamba Maru, (Eur-and Mrs. Chan Bing Him, and Mr. Morris, opean Line) left Shimonoseki for this port to- day, the 30th int, and is expected to arrive here on Wednesday, the 3rd April.
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The Imperial German Mail steamer Prinzess Irene, carrying the German. Mails with dates from Berlin of the 4th inst, left Singapore on Friday 6 p.m., the 29th inst, and may be ex- pected here on or about Tuesday, the and April.
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SHIPPING REPORTS,
Capt. C. Fuchs, of the steamship Kong Beng, from Bangkok, reports:During the voyage fine weather, light sea and N.E. winds.
Capt. A. H. Olsen, of the American schooner Louise J. Kenny, from Ponape and Caroline Island, reportsCalm and light variable winds.
HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK RETURN.
Capt. L. A. Cotton, U.S.N., of the steamship G.M.S. Hertha...
Kowloon
Dack. Zafiro, from Manila, reports-Light N.L. G.M.S. Jaguar.........
breezes and fine, fresh breeze and heavy swell U.S.S. Isla de Luzon
nearing port. U.S.S. Bennington... U.S.S. Yorktown...... Hanoi....
Ilicos........
Hangchow Lung Tsing
filos, Colonies U.S.S. Concord
Perla Glenogle Petrarch Penarth...... Mozambique
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Piyamitaclitsa
Aberde
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Captain. Williamson, of the steamship, Chowfa, from Bangkok and Swatow, reports - Fine weather and light winds up to Swater. From Swatow strong N.E. breeze with rain showers.
Capt. H. J. Roope, of the steamship Esang from Wul and Chinklang, reporta-From Woosung to Ockseu light variable winds, smooth sea and frequent dense fog. From Ockseu to Breaker Point strang N. to N.E.. winds, high following sea and cloudy weather. From Breaker Paint to port moderate NE. winds and sea with showery weather.
STEAMERS EXPECTED.
Names
Marburg Pyrrhus... Athenian.
Japany Singapore, Japan
To-morrow To-morrow.
April 1st
Benledi.
Singapore
April 1st
Japan......
April 2nd:
Singapore
April and
Singapore
April and
japan
Singapore
April 3rd
April 3rd
Japan
April 3rd
April 4th
sco April 1213.
Antenor
PASSED THE CANAIJ Outward-1st March-Awa Maru, Benledi, Saxenia, Kobe, 5th March-Stratherd, Den bighshire, Cynsbelint, Ferndene, Grosmont, Thyra, 8th March-Dagfred, Sheikh, Teresa, 12th March-Obi, Arnold, Luyken, Irene, 15th Mar Benalder, Glicla, Fuaba Maru, Socotra, Ulysses, Hiligen, 19th March-Kanagawa Prinzess Irene
Stuttgart 86--Slave Trade abellehed.
Maru, Prometheu. 22nd March-Geylon, 1874-Coolie traffic abolished.:
Calchas, Andalusia, Segov, Benusirlich, Ger 1800-Arrival of Duke nad Duchess of Con-manicus. 20th March Prins Heinrich, Tartar
Armtoon Apcar
Hongkong. Two European children Java, Polarstjera 15 March-Sachsen America Maru Shn Fra 1890-Li Hung Chang refused to land at
naught at Hongkong. **
Kostroma, Masconome
Homeward-12th March Marie Valerie Coptic Japan
Tamba Mara
1898H.M.S. Victorious arrives in Hongkong, Sado Maru, Alcineur
developed symptoms of plague. fuel
22nd Mar. Shanghai, 26th Mat-Glaucus, | Empress of India, Vancouver. April 16th Admiralty Commission Particular
We would direct the attention of 'Abipinat firing jus i City of Peking........ San Francisco...april zoth ay in which gamers Expand are skiti 4 cost publish in the columnisysuc in so doing!
Squadron of eight ships,
gland. Grmany and America asce
Arrivals at Home-9th March-Hamburg 13th Mar-Laos, Verona, Toth Mar - Sambia Strathord 3th March 444 Suruh, 23rd