spiritualists to think better of the matter and at once establish communication with their brethern who, have, as they term it," passed- over They might be able to give some Finteresting experiences:
.
the said that horse riding is good Good for the liver, but there is no need for Exercise anyone in Hongkong to keepa pony for this purpose, Take a ricksha and go for a ride down Queen's Road as far as Arsenal Street, Ruis, drain openings, spruits, kopjes, bullfinclics and open water jumps have all to be negotiated, taking all sense of mono- tony from the ten cents worth, but it nearly made me seasick. That is, if it is possible to be seasick in a ricksha.Another thing, it looks so bad to go swaying about with a concentred glassy stare and pallid countenance. Anyone might think you had been out at choir practice too late the night before. I offered up a little prayer that Traters Chams, I mean, Chamsers Trates, no, Tramsers, Chates, anyhow that company that are going to run you down to Shaukiwan for ten cents would only start so that my head could cease from shaking and any liver be at rest.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, AUGUST 24, 1901.
DEPARTURE OF THE
FRENCH CONSUL
It will be heard with regret that Mr.: Le Roux-the representative of the French Gov. erminent in Hongkong is leaving us by, the next French Mall steamer There will be reception at the Banque de Indo Chine to-morrow morning at 11 am, when we under stand Mr.Le Roux will be presented with a handsome present from his admiring country
men.
AT THE MAGISTRACY.
|
Q0EAN PASSENGER FARES.
Capital (Calcutta) has the following on thist topic of Interest:
THE TASHODA ORISIS.
FRANCE TOTALY UNPREPARED FOR WAR.
The Paris Figara has published an account of a conversation" between the late M. Felix Faure and a friend of bis on the subject of Fashoda
NOTANDA
Rainfal}
VALENDAR
AUGUST
ical incans based on fifteen years observations to 1808
3485
WESTERDAY. WAGONS WEATHER REPORT,
On date:
2977
70%
Baroni
Temper Humidity Rainfall:
-TO-DAY..
Chinese-rsth of 7ih moćn
Saturday, 24th August, rgon
Kuanga
Sun Rises **
Sets
Ohr. zamiin. Moon-Mar Dec. Stohr, a'i High water-Morning wit går 7min.
Afternoonokromin.... Low waterMorning huiurthy, 42min,
SHIPPING AND MAIL NEWS,
PANGMAILY DURIO“
· French (Indus) 26th instined Indian (Susan) 29th instant; American (Copie) 30th instant. Australian (Afrite) 18k prox. German (Prerran) jed’prox. American America Afaru) 7th prox Canadian Empress of Japani) Toth prox.) American (City of Peking) 19th prox.
The D. & Co's steamer Douay left News York on the 21st inst. for Straits, Hongkong, China and Japan..
The 0. & O-5. S.Co.'s steamer Tydeur Jeft Singapore „to day, 24th inst, and is due in Hongkong.on 28th inst... ---
· The N, P. S. Co.'s steamer Queen Adelaida": sailed from Tacoma for Hongkong, vid Japan and Dalny on the 1gir inat, also this Co.'s | steamer Duke of Fife sailed from Yokodama
for Hongkong to-day
The Imperial German Mail steamer Preussen carrying the German Mails, with dates from Berlin of the 5th inst, last Colombo on Friday: p.m. the 23rd inst, and may be expected here on or about Tuesday, the 3rd prox
I am glad to see that the subject of Ocean- Passenger Farès, to swhich repented attention has of late been called in these columns, is being, taken up in other quarters, and notably by The Stateiman, which has a leader to-day on the In the course of his remarks the late Presi question. The writer, however, seems to think dent acknowledged that he had believed that that if the Liners, in the face of a declining coal France was about to enter upon a terrible war, market, still require the sum represented by the | not on account of Fashoda, but owing to the surcharge of to per cent on the passenger foret disturbed conditions which the Marchand-ex to enable the vessels to pay a dividend, that it 'pedition had created between France and Eng.. would-be impracticable to adopt the plan land. When the incident was settled, the suggested for raising the money, by imposing | Government, which had not feared a war on. a primage on the freight, .1 sec no difficulty, account of the incident itself, feared ons on Un summoned Tsan Ken, for using whatever Primage on freight is a very old account of the war fever excited by the reckless threatening language at the same time Chan custom. Freights may not be fixed arbitrarily agitation of the journalists of both countries Kin and Chau Ngan Tre summoned. Ma. Un as passenger. fares, except perhaps in the case during the negotiations a fever which would, for using threatening language to make mat often, but if the word at with 5 per cent prim- he said, have rendered the slightest incident ters worse bath parties engaged lawyers. There age in addition were added in the Bill of impossible to arrest. All the reports which we was Mr. Reece for the complafonnt (which is Lading, then whatever rate of freight happened received warned us to be prepared for any- the complainant-Ed, H.K.7) and Mr. Grist to be fixed as a matter of bargain, the primage thing. Unfortunately on many points we were for the defendant (Hang it, where's the defen- would be called in addition. But as a matter not prepared M. Lockroy wanted coal, guns, dent-Ed. 67) It was clearly proved by the of fact there seems to be no necessity for im and troops for coast defence, and especially for witnesses statements that somebody threatened posing a primage on their passengers, or cargo, Bizeita, which was he said, at the mercy of someone. (But who?-Ed., H.A.7.) It was also if the cost of the coal is the only excuse, and sudden attack. Money was wanted for those clearly shown that nobody threatened anyone many an Anglo-Indian would welcome the preparations, and we had none. We could not (This is rot.-Ed...K. 7.A procession of people announcement that there was to be an in- ask the Chamber for any without causing un interested, accupied the, wijness box-one aftermediate reversion to the old rates
casiness in England. The Ministers, however, the other and Mr. Kemp commenced to have a Alternative routes between India and Eng had the courage to incurthe necessary expenses. worried look. Mr. Reece elicitated the informaland are opening up, and there is no baying without authority tion that black was white but undercrossexamin what effect a healthy competition for passengers ation by Mr. Grist, the evidence took a grayish may have on the matter of fares in the near tint. Mr. Kemp looked still more worried. The future. Many have already availed themselves two gentlemen representing the parties at this of the route, you Hongkong and San Francisco, stage tried to agree, on points, but one stuck seeing a little of China and Japan; and a good "looking up saw a big reptile directly in his out for a finish. More li, we mean evidence, deal of America on the way home & tu by through hours filled with anguish," concluded 1898 Lord Charles Beresford started on bis-Georges Valentine
was brought forward and in the end, one rail through the magnificent territory of Siberia summons was dismisch (which one?-Ed, will soon become the fashionab'e route for KT.) and someone was bound over to keep those who wish for fresh sights, Even now the the peace. The two contestants looked daggers, journey can be quickly accomplished between Mr. Kemp btill looked worried; two solicitors Shanghai and London vs Port Arthur, and looked pleased (Cut this out.-Ed, HX.T.) the Siberian Railway, for the eqivalent of R750, and by and by when a through rate is arranged from Calcutta a goodly number will like to It came out in a conversation with our repre-have a peep at Russia on their way home senture this morning that the Chinese can not understand. British justice when convicting the natives of playing Chai-Muí....... They argue it is wa one of their national games. Where the Eur-The Pretoria correspondent of the Standard opeans can keep up a dance all night and disturb says that it is Kruger's influence alone which the surrounding neighbourhood, the native is keeps the Boers in the field, as they are afraid not allowed to make a discordant noise-which of being branded as traitors if they surrender. noise is the discordant one? Chinese shouts, The Standard states that if a plebiscite of to the European. English Music, to the Chinese. the Boers were taken there would undoubtedly P. S. McSwayed bad a number changed this be a preponderating verdict in favour of peace morning in accordance with the ordinance Me Kruger, in a note to the Brussels press, which it is his duty to enforce. They were all declares that he informed Mr. Schalk Burger fined $3.
that international complications were possible, but that intervention was hopeless."
Gabe Crandall, a Penusyi: Music vania violinist, of Deep Hollow, Hath Charms, gave a solo the other day under Famarkable circumstances. He was walking along a narrow rond out in the mountain side on his way to Halstead, where he was engaged to lumish music for a dance. When he reached a point in the road where it winds around a sharp spur and is narrow, he heard the warning adise of a rattlesnake, and.
-path. Gabe took to his heels, but had taken only a few steps when another rattler rose up from the woods on the side of the highway There was not enough room to pass the snake without being bitten, and the terrified fiddler backed up against the ledge and pondered.
It occurred to him that he To Soothe the had read somewhere of per Savage Snake, sons charming snakes with music. Drawing his violin froin its box he began to play a rag-time ‘air. The big snakes gradually uncoiled, and stretch- ing themselves out glided toward the fiddler., This move did not delight Gabe, but he sawed away more violently than before. Closer came the snakes and faster went the bow. When within two feet of the terrified musician the snakes balted, and winding themselves up lifted their heads close together. Then Gabe's nerves gave way. He grabbed up the neck of his fiddle and brought it down with crushing force on the heads of the snakes. The blow stunned them, and Gabe soon dispatched them with stones. The New York Hérald tells the story. One imagines that violin will never appear on any concert platform again.
GILAH.
HONGKONG SHARE MARKET.
HONGKONG, Friday, August 23rd. Messrs. Benjamin, Kelly and Potts, in their weekly share report state
CHAUMUL
OPIUM CASES...
Opium opened slow with no greater demand than two dollars or 8 days, but later it improved to Cheung Sang being fined 5330 or three months. A look of disappointment came over the Chief Excise Officer's face when the -defendant elected to go to prison.
A USEFUL SENTENCE. P.S. James Ashmore charged Ha Sing and and Au Se with dumping subbish in the harbour. This is sheer laziness that causes these men to do this sort of thing and we and charging them, with the offence. To
· HUMBUGGED BY KRUGER,
Truly, the wily Boer doesn't seem happy unless he is being humbugged by somebody or other. As for traitors, how does Mr. Kruger explain his hurried fight? Of course he would say he went to fetch assistance, bat he didn't forget to take the petty cash with him and the assistance hasn't come yet.
AS IT SHOULD BE.
REBELS HANGED.
Everything was rapidly done that was necessary to resist a surprise: Wo emerged. from this tenille erisus, caused by the mad polemics of newspapers, without wat, and certainly with increased strength. I lived M-Faure, and I do not wish to go through those weeks again. What a universal calamity it would have been if was had broken out, and what a responsibility to representative of the
In an interview with a Eclair concerning the revelations made by a friend of M. Felix Faure in the columes of the Faris Figaro, M. Lockroy, former Mini- ster of Marine, declared the statements to be. absolutely in accordance with the truth, and added
- Afternoon ...... ohri amini
ANNIVERSARIES, and 1870-Burning of the PMSS. Co's steamer -Ajnerica Ku Yokollama: Vanes Wreck of the C. N. Co's steamer Tientsin near Swatow, S-
1887
Commercial Mission to China.
TO-MORROW,
Sunday, 25th August, 1901.. Chinese-rath of 7th moon of 27th year
Kwang-st. Sun-Rises
Seis
tammica. Sår. 33min,
High water-Morning soon, går, zömin::
Afternoon.....8hr zomin: Low water Afterneen ohr, vómin.
HONGKONG AND WHAMPOU DOCK RETURNSS Solent
Victoria
Canton River Stain DJ, de Austría Perus
Couropo
PASSED THE CANAL
Outward-6th August Benmohr Strass bare, Freiburg 9th August Pyrrhus, Lang- "Bank Innerdale, 3th August-Canton, Konigs" berg, Moyune, Preussen, 16th August Awa Afaru, Ulysses, Palarcan. 20th August-Kher Afternoon zohr rómin. son, Malaya, Marianne Notice issued by the Police Magistratenorshire 9th August Glengarry. 13th August
ANNIVERSARIKS.
Homeward-6th August-Nurnberg, Rad-
warning residents of Hongkong not to →Prometheus, Salanie. Wakasa. Maru. 16th venture beyond the limits of the town | August-Java. 20th August—Indrani; Bayern. 1858-Treaty between Great Britain and Japan Be vortich, Palatia, Wiltenberg, Kiautschou.
unless armed,
Arrivals at Home 13th August-Achilles, signed.
20th August Hillgien, Glengarry Salasie, Wabasa Marun,
The coasts of France were well armed as considerable deficiency in the number of men, 1846 regarded material and guns, but there was a At Cherbourg, Brest, and everywhere else our guns would have been useless, owing to the row more than 3,000 men from dur land army want of gunners to serve them. I had to bor. It was necessary also to of the Navyama Bizerts, as M. Faure's confidant remarked, **“Corsica was very badly defended, and was not then protected against a surprise, the number of batteries guarding the port being insufficient. There were few men in Tunis. We had also to erect searchlights on the Algerian coast, which had none at all, thus rendering useless, at all events during the night, the means of defence placed along the
shore,
w
1894--Revised treaty between Great Britain 1890-Kee-chong silk filature mill at Shanghai
destroyed by fire.
and Japan ratified.
AGENDA.
TO-MORROW..
Daylight D; S. & Co.'s steamer Catherine Apcar leaves for Singapore, Penang
and Calcutta
Tamsui via Swatow and Amoy
"Lastly, a considerable number of troops was required to arm our Colonies, all of which, | O. S. K. Co's steamer Daigi Maru leaves for with the exception of Tonquin, were in a lamentable state."
D. & Co.'s steamer Haifan leaves for Swatow, A politician closely connected with the
Amoy and Foochow Marchand Mission, in an interview with the Cargo ex Glenfarg subject to rent. Eclair declares that the object of the Mission Cargo ex-Nankin subject to rent. lin was to gain a footing on the Nile as a pledge CHURCH SERVICES. “ for the future, and so as to have an outlet în
Shipping.
Arrivals.
GEO. VALENTINE, French bark, 766, Harbert, 23rd Aug,Haiphong 15th Aug., Ballast.
Ouder.mg
SULLBERO, German steamer, 782, 3. Jessen,
24th Aug. Chefoo 17th Auga General- Siemssen & Compa
ANPING MARU, Japanese, steamer, 1,052, 5, Atsumi, 24th Aug-Foochow 218 Aug, Amoy 22nd, and Swatów General
173rd, Mitsul Bussan Kaisha. * KAGA MARU, Japanese steamer, 3.460 J. W
Eckstrand 24th Aug-Shanghai ist Aug, General Nippon Yusen Kaisha,
market and several of the principal stocks that commend Sergt. Ashmore for catching the men Dordrecht have been sentenced to penaliser that region, and thus to provoke a European St. John's Cathedral-Communion, 7 a.m, WONGKOI, German steamer, 115, W. Bartling
During the early part of the week business was more or less of a nominal nature but latterly there has been a decided improvement in the have been neglected for some time have once more come into siatice. Banks-Hongkong and Shanghai Banks have been in good demand. and after sales at various rates up to 378 per cent. premium are now enquired for at 380 per cent. premium ex the dividend of 30 shillings ($15.36) paid on the 19th instant. The London quotation is £60.to/ex dividend. Marine Insor ances. A small sale of Unions at $338 has been effected. Fire Insurances-Hongkong Fires have been fixed at $342) and more sbares are wanted. China Files remain quiet at $83. Shipping Hongkong, Canton and Macao Steamboats are weak at $348. There is no business reported in Indo-Chinas and shares are on offer at $136. Douglas. Steamships are in the market at $51, China and Manilas.have demand at $244 and $91 for the old and new found buyers at 562. Star Ferrics continue in
shares respectively. Refineries. A small lot of China Sugars has been disposed of at $141 the market closing with shares offering at $140). Luzons are unchanged at $36 sellers. Mining. Punjoms have been dealt in at 554. Raubs are quiet at $12. Jelebus are procurable at $4. Docks, Wharves and Godowns.- Hongkong and Whampoa Docks have been negotiated at $275 and close with further en quiries at $277.ex the dividend of $9 paid the 20th instant, Kowloon Wharfs have been booked at $98 at which rate, more shires can be placed. Lands, Hotels and Building Hongkong Lands have ruled firmer and have been taken off the market at Sigo, and S1g1, 'closing with further, buyers at $192, West l'oints are offering a quotation. Kowloon Lands can be sold at $30 Hongkong Hotels are in request at Stes ex the dividend of 56 paid yesterday. Humphrey's Estate have been done at $13 and have further buyers. China Providents have changed hands at $9% Cotton Hills.There has been no movement in stocks
under this heading. Yabloongs are quoted at Tls. 12). Cigar Companies-No transaction has been made public. The report of the Alhambra, Limited, has been published show- ing a profit at Working Account, of $844.17, which it was proposed to carry forward. Miscellaneous-Green Island Cements have been, placed and are offering at $214. A. S Watsons are obtainable at $16. Electrics are asked for at $125 for the old and 564 for the new issue. Universals have been parted with at Sao (cum dividend) and are now enquired for at 519-cz.the dividend of 75 cents paid on Ute 19th instant Ices have been bought and are wanted at $1820
THE PLAQUE.
were each fined $to.
TAKING TIME BY THE FORELOCK. Wong Yau was on board the s. 8. faitan and wanted to see the time. Hereditary instinct prompted him to take it away with him. He got six weeks hard labour for stealing that clock.
INDIAN CONSTABLES IN TROUBLE. Moth Singh and Sargo Singl were charged with assalting Chau Chor and misconducting themselves. The row was over a financial dis- pute with Chau. Chau would not give the money back seeing they had had value for it. They conducted the prosecution on behalf of the were each fined. Sre. Inspector H. G. Baker police.
REFUGEE CAMPS.
and two at Middleburg Thirteen rebels at Two rebels have been executed at Kenhardt
vitude for life, and two others to five and ten years respectively. Some rebels have surren dered in the vicinity of Middelburg.
meeting and a conference to settle the Egyptian questionL JAMUN IN
Perhaps, if the truth were known, it would be found that the strained relations with Turkey are also all bluff.—Ed., H, K., TJ. -
SUPREMACY OF BRITISH
MERCANTILE FLAG,
Great interest has bean aroused, says H. E. fest and Co. Steamship Circular, of 6th July, by the recent purchase, by Americans, of the
Roman Catholic Cathedral:Mass at 6 a.m., Matins, I am, Evensong, 5.45 p.m. 7 am 8 am and 9.30 am. Benediction, German Bethesda Chapel, West Point
5 pm
"Morning Service, 11.ím, St. Francis Charoh, WanchaiMass (Chin.) 6 am (ort.) 7.30 am. Benediction, St. Joseph's Church Garden Road-Morning St. Anthony's Chapel, West PointMass,
Service (English) 9am.
1998 a.m. *Y
24th Aug, Bangkok 16th Aug, Rice and, Teakwood-Butterfield & Swires. RAJAH, British transport, 3,634, JL. Leftwich,
24th Aug-Calcutta 15th August
Clearances at the Harbour Office. Choufa, German-stry, for Bangkok. Sallberg, German str., for Canton, Perla, Britisiret, for Manila: Tiha Verde, Portuguese str., for Macao..
Elsa, German str, for Hoagay Trym, Norwegian str., for Hoihow;
Hothao, French str, for Pakhol Woosung British str. for Foochaw.
Pak Kong British atr, for Canton Nippon Maru, Japanese str., for Macao. Catherine Apear, British, str., for Singapore, Leanginoon, German str., for Shanghai. Onsang, British str., for Singapore
In the case of nine rebels who were recently sentenced to death at Graaff Reinet, Caps Colony, the sentence has been commuted in four instances to penal servitude for life in Bermuda while the remaining five are to undergo varying terms of imprisonment. Mr. Brodrick stated in the House ol. Commons that 20 disloyalists alone were ordered to at tend the recent execution of the rebel Coetzee at Middelburg. The execution took place privately in the prison yard. mons that there had been only one instanco vestment LAmerican money in steamers under Mr. Brodrick stated in the House of Com-majority of the shares in the Leyland Line. As the matter at present stands, it is simply an in- the execution of a rebel. In this case the purchasers are convinced that by before long, Twelveth Sunday after Trinity (Vugust 25th), afton, British str., for Sivatow of burghers having been compelled to attend
the British Flag; but there is no doubt that the circumstances were exceptional, and it was legislation, these steamers will, before long, ho doubt done with the intention of exercising be able to pass under the American flag. This a deterrent effect on the disaffected-Dutch
deal, therefore, foreshadows larger things, and apparently marks the determination of the Americans to once more have, their share of the 'ocean-carrying trade of the world, - There, are numerous rumours current as to other Dimittia Crotch. Hymns 49 440, 211.
THE VATICAN AND THE RELI- GIOUS ASSOCIATIONS BILL.
Wesleyan Methodist Church-Services, 10.30
Am. and 5.45 p.m. Union Church:-Services, 11 am, and 6 p.m. St. Peter's Church.. West Point.
Matins (1a.m.) (53) Hymn, 10. Venite Macfarren; Te Deum, Henley Jubilate, Smart Hymes 46, 325 333
Evensong (6.30 p.m.).. Hymns 379 Magnificat Bentinck; Nunc
TUESDAY, 27th..
Departures,
Aug 23, Melpomene, Austrian str., for Manila. Aug. 24, Nippon, Maru, Japanese sir, for San
Francisco
OANT Aug, 24 Loonginoon, German str, for Shanghai. Aug. 245 Chunsang, British sir, for Samarang. Aug, 24, Heathburn, British str, for Manila.
The "Glen fine steamer. Glengyle leaves for Aug. 34, Ching Wo, British str,, for Manifany
Yokohama and Kobe.
WHAT THE FRENCH PRESS THINKS.hig steamship purchases, amalgamations &
by foreigners and although at present the doubt that important negotiations, are now tendency is towards exaggeration, we hare no taking place. The result to the British Ship- owners will be that they will have to face severer foreign competition in the future and it remains to be seen whether our principal Daylight C. S. K. Co.'s steamer Anping Haru Aug. 24, Catherine Apears British steamer, for
A SENSIBLE PHILANTHROPIST, Dr. J. Waterstoner a noted Cape philan thropist, who has been appointed a member of Mr. Brodrick's committee to investigate the conduct of the concentration comps where the Boer refugees are housed, declares that a
The Vatican, whilst condemning the new nation's first care ought to be its soldiers, after French law, with regard to religious associa that should come the care of the British re-tions, will allow non recognised orders to apply fugees. their prisoners, and, lastly, the Boer for authorisation on submitting only a synopsis refugees..
of their status. The press declares that pious frauds will not deceive the Minister by whom the Religious Associations Act will be ad- ministered,
During June there were 35,410 Boers and other whites in the British concentration camps, nainely 14,614 men, 27.711 women, and 43,075 chlidren. The deaths during the month were 677, namely, 63 men, 138 women, and 476 children, the death rate thus being 95 per thousand per annum.
The Jesuits and Assumptionists have induced the religious orders against whom the newly passed Religious Associations Bill was aimed, to adopt a waiting policy and to refuse to conform to the legislation in question. The THE UNITED STATES AND CHILI. object of, this advice is to compel the Govern ment to make arrests on the eve of the general election in May next year.
MR. JOHN HAY IRRITATED.
THE HEAT IN ENGLAND.IS
They seem to have had a pretty warm. July in England, Judging from this Occasional Note
Steamship Companies will meet the increased competition in such a way as will preserve the supremacy of the British Mercantile Flag-
ADMIRAL SCHLEY.
PITY THE FOOR (AMERICAN) HERO,
WEDNESDAY, 8th
leaves for Foochow via Swatow and Amoy a smal
THURSDAY, 29th Cargo ex Forinora subject to rent.
FRIDAY, Soth...
C. N. Co.'s steamer, Changsha leaves for
Shanghai
It appears that the charges of cowardice Cargo ex Perzi subject to rent made against Admiral Schley in Maclay's
History of the American Navy were really
SATURDAY 31st, 20
for Bombay etc.).
Aug 24, Cheangchew, German Str, for Amay. Aug. 24; Perta, British att, for Manila, da "Aug. 24, Trym, Norwegian str., for Hoihow.
Aug. 24, Heino, French str, for Pakhoi,
Calcutta
Aug, 24, Michael Jebsen, German steamer, for
Haiphong
az Passenger Arrived Por Sulibere, front Chefoo Chefoo. Per Wongkot Bangkok 119 Chinese. Per Anping Maru, from Coast Ports-85 Chinese and a Japanese
Per Kaya Marue from Shanghai-Messr Thomson, Ingersoll, Capt. J. Canell, U.S.N
anese
The outcome of the quarrel between Admiral | Noon-P. & O. Co's steamer Massilia leaves | Mr and Mrz. Tuxford, 10 Chinese and 4 Jap. Sampson and Admiral Schley. It is also stated. that the quarrel was aggravated by Admiral Sampson, in his revision of Mr. Maclay's book,
Admiral Cervera, who was in command of Aliar, and a catill
MONDAY. September 2nd., sp
WEDNESDAY, 4th
the Spanish fleet at the battle of Santiago duro.S. I. Ca's steamer Maidauru Mary leaves the Spanish-American war, has been inter viewed by the New York Journal in regard to
for Anping, via Swatow and Amoy. the charges of cowardice made against Admiral Schley The Spanish Admiral testified to Ad-
SHIPPING GAZETTE.: miral Schley's valour, and to the excellence of his tactics on the occasion referred to Admiral Schley has asured the Navy Department to request Admiral Cervera to testify before the matter shortly, Court of Inquiry which is to inquire into the
Mr. John Hay, American Secretary of State, is irritated at the fact that Chili,has refused to take part in the Pan-American Congress, in the City of Mexico, unless all discussion is barred as to her retention of the provinces she seized in the Pall Afall Gazette calling Admiral Schley "Micawber admiral, Clearance sale at Willian Powell's, Limited: from l'era in the war which ended in JanuaryBaked humanity is sighing for a breath of 1881. There are indications that Chili objects sen air. The striped tent and big umbrella of to the tutelage of the Monroe doctrine. It was our own little gardens simply mock us into the recently cabled that the whole of the States in belief that we are cool. Ninety in the shades both North and South America would take just think of it! Oh days of lemon-squash part in the Congress, the object of which is to and vanilla ices, what tyranny of fate to be tied enforce Manroism, or the doctrine of non-inter to town by a Parliament that won't prorogue ference by European powers. The war waged and by law-courts that insist on sitling-except by Chill against Bolivin and Feru, twenty when they take holidays in the House of Lords years ago was a very sanguinary affair.
whatever the temperature Legislators in white ducks and Panamas and nobody shocked, soldiers in shirt sleeves at maneuvres, and the mosquito in its working dress, these are some of the incidents of this Indian summer. Yet take heart, Oye perspiring mortals England is still England,, notwithstanding her disguise Total number of cases reported to date 1,019A home paper of the 22nd ult, says own peculiar Tomorrow or the day after, we and the pro-Boers, and her weather is still her Nunther of deaths reported (Cainese,... 1,503 It has been officially intimated that, as dismay be looking for our mufflers again. We up till noon of the 13 Other Asiatics 34 mounted Infantry officers will in future carry are bound, however, in common honesty to August 1901
Chineseo and field manoeuvres, struction in infantry it to day. Meanwhile, that chronic heading in Europeans carbines in place of swords on active service make the reservation that it does not look like Number of deaths reported Other Asiatics sword exercise." will be discontinued, except as the papers, the drowning seaso
during the past 24 hours
Europeans D
regards the pethod of drawing and returning horrid fascination for us. What a glorious the sword and sahiting. Swords will not be death Total number of deatlis reconded to tag 1,542 vomat musketry- ozrades, or during field Since noon on Saturday, last the cases and training by dismounted infantry officers deaths are
Number of cases reported (Chuneec 1,537 up till noon of the 23rd Other Asiatics 51. August, 190
Europeans....30 THE DISAPPEARING SWORD. Number of cases reported Other Asiatics
RTAN Chineso during the past 24 hours Europeans
IMPORTANT ORDER FOR DISMOUNTED
Cases Chinese
Other Asiatics European
INFANTRY OFFICERS. nc
PEERAGE AND STAGE
cik
rumour, of yet another notable alliance between, the peorage and the stage."
The
this little love story is the eldest
Total
son
Saree Deaths
ther Asiatics Europeans
and the she the daughter of
well known in society both
her taking to the boards, The fair says a home paper is the fact that both the father:
VARIOS BOY TRAY
tho.s. Lycon
In future the Telegraph shipping form sup plied to Captains of vessels will comtain a heading for notices of officers and engineers oblige by giving this information transferred or on-leave, etc. Friends will much Really it seems quite dangerous to become
August 12 a hero in America: Poor Dewey has been Mr H-Schröder dropped like a hot coal because he wanted as and officer Mrs. D. to take care of the title deeds of his Hongkong for being kissed, and now Schley, presentation house; Hobson was banished to temporarily as Mr. Attwood
who did his duty and didn't talk or write maga zine articles, has to have a court of enquiry to pardon, we menn Spania and out if he can say,
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