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Intions were passed condemning the intro duction of Chinese into the Territory. Palmerston being a fros port, it is considered that inducements are offered for thele in- troduction, and we are informed that it is likely they will arrive here by thousands, but they are not wanted Straits Times,

No. 4559-FEBRUARY 12, 1878.]

The British barque Hark Away eports Vessels spoken-Jan, 20, British barque Enid, of Workington, from Bangkok for Hongkong, $9 days; Eastern passage," and 24th, British barque Bir Bagan, front Cardiff for Hongkong, 185 days, Eastern. passage. Tax Jorial das Oclonios, à Lisbon paper, of 18th December last, says News from Qallimane (Mozambique) has been received

THE CHINA MAIL.

coolls of the Kong Fook Chong Hong He knew the deceased, he was aged 24 years, and was employed at the same plase as witness. On the 9th witness was working with the deceased, and later in the day he saw the deceased banging by the neck from beam suspended by his girdle. His foot were about two feet from the ground; there was a ladder by which he could have climbed up to the beam. The deceased was very good man but had been away to the Theatre for three days, and his father told him he was lazy and soulded him. Witness thought this induced decess

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CORRESPONDENCE.

November, has been published in which he The American barque B. dymer put into disagrees with the illusion that conflict port a fow days ago, with a mutinous Chinese ANOTHER REMINDER.

with Russia is inevitable, and deprecates crew. The Captain at once communicated To the Editor of the ** UMESA MAIL."

conquests on the Indian frontier. Instead with the United States Consul, by whom the Houghong, 12th February, 1878. of a proposal made by the Indian Govern- ringleaders were promptly arrested, and, we Srs,The letter which appeared in your ment for a distinct government in the believe, handed over to the Chinese Authori columns the other day signed "Early trans Indus districts, he proposes two divities for trial. Risot appears to have produced no abate sions under separate Commissioners the As a precautionary meneurs the native Southern being dependent on the Northern, authorities have, we notice, placed several meat of the matsance to which it referred.

Anyone having cossion to pass through whilst both will depend on the Lleut of the Alphabetical gunboats at different some of the stronte loading upwards from Governor of the Punjaub, as regards positions between the City and Fagodare Queen's Road (particularly Elgin Street and internal affalen. And the Northern Divi- Anchorage. It is doubtless assumed that its neighbourhood) between the hours of slot will correspond with the Viceroy the mere presence of those heavily armed

vassels will deter ovil-doers. A few armed a and 7 am, rams no small risk of being respecting external p suffocated by the stenches, even should he In the House of Commons, the Under boats of lighter draught would, we think, tizing bight of the operations from which question, said the religious vote from the

Ceylon revenue could not be stopped. they proceed3

We are taught from our youth upwards Lond, Jan. 23,-In the House of Cam

mone, Sir S. Northcote, replying to question, said the Queen had personally

Sultan's desire for peses and hoping His Majesty would accelerate the suspension of hostilities.

up to 20th October and reports that the Brindisi, on the 29th ult., and the Frenched to kill himself. Witness cut the boy be fortunate enough, to escape the appeBedretary for the Colonies, replying to a better answar the purpose.

(LO. Express, Jan. 4th.). Latest Mail Advloss Yokohama Nov. 20, Shanghai 28, Foochow 25, Hongkong 39. The F. & O. mail, from Yokohama 13th, Shanghai 18th, Hongkong 22nd, Singapore 29th Nov., was received bid mail, via Marsoilles, with a week's later down, poppy crop has been very abundant. Mr dates as tabulated above-came in on the Paiva Rapezo, the manager of the Oplum 4th inst. (this day). No later Japan advices via San Francisco have rouched Cultivating Co., will shortly return to Ida-don. The next inward (P. & O.) hail, which will bring dates, Yokohama, 27th, apore 18th Dec., is due, via Brindisi, on the 14th inst.

bon."

Dr Wharry, who had examined the body, said it was that of a fairly well-nourished Chinese-male, aged about and body was very much decomposed, and had been dead for several daya.

that "The Early Bird autobes the worm but it strikes me that in this part of the likely to catch a fever than anything else,

Yours truly, WOULD-BE WORM-CTOBER

Some months ago Mr A. Forbes Angus forwarded from this port, for presentation to the Royal Zoological Society of London, a tained, through a native friend, from the young tiger (Felis Tigris), which he had ob

We are glad to observe a notice in the Field of 17th November last, announcing the safe arrival at London of this valuable addition to the Society's Menagerie.

We understand that the Fancy Bazaar in Shanghai 30th Nov., Hongkong 8th, SingLanck Boo, the father of deceased, world The Early Bird" is much more telegraphed to the Czar, convoying the prefecture of Ting-chow in this province,

aid of the Shensi Famine Fund, which was to have been heki, in the house of Bĺ Edmund Sharp, to-morrow, the 13th fast, has been postponed.

The bazaar will doubtles be hold in dua timo, as we learn that many of the lady residents are hard at the manufactare of articles both work useful and ornamental for the detestation of enger purchasers and on behalf of the aforesaid Fund.

THE German, barque G. F. Muntz reports: Tessela spokon June 2nd, American ship North Star, bound to Hongkong, 141 days out, off Sandalwood Island; Andreas, from Mymont bound to Hongkong, 122 days: quty+off-Sandalwood Island River Lagan, from Cardiff bound to Hongkong, 113 days out, off Sandalwood Island; Jag 18th, British barqueTMMón Glen, from Car diff for Hongkong, 140 days out, in Ombag Passageize dat

The Gazette announces the promotion, to date from the 19th it., of Mr. Edward Robinson, Senior Assistant-Paymaster, to to the rank of Paymaster in the Flest, for which rank he passed in 1868. Mr. Robin son is at present serving as Secretary to Commodore Watson at Hong Kong.

Mr J. P. Knight, who will proceed by the next French mail to Chins, has, we understand, concluded arrangements in

for connection with Dr. S. Wells Williams, the establishment of a Chinese Chair at the University at Yale, U.S.

was examined: De Bald Freported the death to the Registrar General: I reported that be hanged himself. I am very sorry I bu ried him without a permit. I know of no cause which should lead him to commit suicide 'but whisk the last Chinese witness The stated, Decessed was not married. Jary returned à verdlab of felo dese.

Police Intelligence..

·(Before the Hon: 0: May);" 3 Feb. 12, 1878

DESTROYING PENCËS, Chan Asan, a coolie, was sent to ond month's hard labour for destroying a fence on Goverment property at Morrison Hill, he having been previously convicted of a similar offence.

GAMBLING.

We understand that the Chinese Lega- tion in Paris, which has been alluded to in several quarters, is likely to be established very shortly, owing to the interest which the Government at Feking has taken in the forthcoming Exhibition. The First Minister will, it is stated, be the son' of Tieng Kao-Faz. A correspondent of The Times states that he inherits his father's his own right a certain honours, and har tänk; but adds, it is doubtful whether he has been employed except on almost

****** CUTTING EARTH; nominal service; but he is credited with a serious attention to foreign questions, and Tsang Akwai, a 'coolle, was fined 50 Chinese Government could hardly have for the new Government Hospital. made a more suspicious selection. The

Chun Cheong Chen, a coolie, was fined 31 or 4 days' hard labour for gambling, with others not arrested, in the public. streets near Gliman's Besaar

ARRIVAL OF THE ENGLISH Medan GT MAILAZ Z

The F. & 0. Co's steamer Lombardy, Captain Julius Orman, with London dates

The House of Commons have agreed for a sploot committee of enquiry into the expediency of constructing Publio Works in India by means of loans.

The latest advices from the seat of war hit General Gourko had driven Suleiman Pasha into the Rhodopa Moun-

At a meeting held last evening, at the Club House, it was unanimously resolved that the bachelor residents should give s Calico (faney dress) Ball, about the end of the ensuing month. This is; wo believe, tho first entertainment of the kind, of any rece to Jae. 4th, arriv adhere this morning,tains and that the Turkish loss was 7,000 date, given in Foochow; it will therefore be a

TELEGRAMS.

killed and wounded and prisoners, and at least a novelty, and from the succesh me?· *vt quanine güüa, Two Turkish Army Corps tending similar gatherings at Amoy and (Straits, Times) rest under the respective commands of Mehemed elsewhere, we doubt not that it will afford London, Jan. 29.-Sir Blafford Northcote and Ahmed youb Peshas are concentrated much pleasure to all concerned. A Com has stated that authentis information has at Kirkelossa, East of Adrianople. Prelimfmittee of eight has been appointed to com-

commenced. been received regarding the conditions of nary negotiations for an armistion have piste the arrangementa, peace offered to Turkey by Russia, and they are to the following effect:

Bulgaris to be made into an autonomous tributary Principality under a Christian Ruler.

Roumanis, Montenegro and Berria to be declared independent

receive

London, Jan. 23.-There is a panic in Galifpoil in consequence of the reported advance of the Russians on that place. Suleiman Pusha has arrived at Kavala, on the opsat, (outside the Dardanelles to the Weat.)

A Royal warrant, datod the Blat of December, orders the retirement of general offiders of the India army at the age of 70 from the 1st of October, 1877, unless the Secretary of State for India recommends

London, Jan

The following excellent illustration of the new year cumabaw nuisance is really founded on fact. A gardener in the employ of a foreign firm, was yesterday presented with a dollar as a gift. The coin was promptly! turned, with a message to the

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**Garden man talkes no wanches one dollar,

Last year you pay he two dollar, Suppose you pay be littes mors just now, thinkes dan fix allo ploper." Of course the indignant- western barbarian pooketed the despibed soin, with a mental reservation that he would never again countenance the new ye

Gratitude, which was once defined as a sense of favors to come, certainly capable of a very wide interpreta tion; and at this season our readers osild do well, we think, to hear this in mind,

if he be indeed the Minister Designate, the Denter for cutting earth at the site prepared protecting Kussian interests in the Strails, an exception, Russians have cumshaw nuisance,

additions" which are spoken of as having been made to the staff of the Berlin Lega- tion are not such, properly speaking, but are really the actual staff which has now arrived from China, the posts having boon temporarily filled by a certain number who were detached from the Chinese Legation here. We hear that Mr. John Mackensie, lately in the Turkish Arsenal, has been engaged as Superintendant of the Arsenal at Shanghai.

LARCENY.

Wong Alang, a colie, was sent to 10 days hard labour for stealing firewood at East Street.

MORE GAMELING,"

Lo Achung, a coolle, was ined $1 for gambling at the back of the Polak Theatre. Some 38 cents which were found on him were confiscated to the poor's box.

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·་༤;་ STRAGGLERS, Nig Andrew J. Farrel, a native of England, John Johnson, a native of Ireland, and Henry Jones, a native of America, all belonging to the U. 8. 9. Tennessee, were charged with being stragglors; the last mentioned (Jones) was also charged with drunkenness. Mr May ordered them to he convoyed on board their ship in charge of the police.

Tax performance of Still Waters Run Deep" was repeated at the City Hall last night in aid of the funds of that institution. There was not of course nearly as large an audience as on the previous occasion, but those who were present were enthusiastic in their applause, especially of the representa tions by the ladies. By kind permission of Colonel Jago and the offcera of the 74th Highlanders, their regimental Band was again A telegram has been received, 'fröm

which it would appear that the Chinese John Walton, a seaman belonging to the in attendance and discoursed the following troops in Kashgar are at last making some U, S. S. Tennessee, was, obarged with being selections of music Overture, “Il Conto headway. It is to the effect that they had drunk and chasing people about the streets d'Essex," ( Mercadante); Belection, "fortilled Toutohtongaran and Akao, two at Praya Central. He was captured. by a Trovatore," (Verdi); Selection, Faust," strong strategical points, and that the Sikh constable and taken to the Station. inhabitants were flying in terror into Rus- The defendant said he recollected nothing (Gounod.) The performance was gone sian territory. It would thus seem that about what had occurred. Fined $1 or

there is some chance still of Kashgar, which days' imprisonment. through without a hitch.

Bad long beea Chinese territory, being re This entertainment at the Temperance Hall covered, though it has been in a state of febellion since the days of the Taiping last evening was well attended despite the outbreak, when the opportunity was taken foot of there being other performances to make an attempt to throw off the Chinese at the same time in the Colony: The pro-yoka For the last sight or ten years gramme was of the usual character, but we noticed several new faces amongst those who took part in the proceedings. Messrs Sapey, Clipperton and Pressic sang several songs, and won well-merited applause., Sergt. Joner gave a humorous reading from "Hark Twain's works; then there were à sailor's hornpipe, a solo on the mouth organ, a part song and a trio for three, violins, the sum and substance of it all being a very pleasant evening's entertainment. Two recitations

A somewhat obaracteristic oase has come were splendidly given by Mr Fraser-Smith. The zaesting separated at the uanal time, before the Portsmouth Polloe-court, in which a Chinaman named Tam Afat hes beon Mr D. R. Crawford was in the chair,

charged with forging a cheque for £50, H.M.S. T

left here this morning for sing the name of Lord George Boresford, who, our readers will recollect, was in England vin Singapore and Suez. As she China with the Duke of Edinburgh, in the steamed through the harbour, she was Galatea, and who is now on board the Thun derer. The money was obtained by Mr cheered by the crews of the various ships of fat from the messutan on board that war, including that of the flagship of our vessel. It is said that several similar American Cousins. The bands of the Brit-charges are out against him.

China has spent immense sums of money in the endeavour to regain her Fossession, but these efforts have hitherto been by ao means successful. At present, however, she seems at last to be making ground.

A satisfactory feature in connection with Japan manufactures was noticed in our last number in regard to the articles which have been sent to the Paris Exhibition. Unlike China, Japan seems to have lost none of her ancient cunning, and her lacquer ware of the present day will compare with that of olden times. In Chins enamelling is now one of the lost arts, and nothing of modern date comes near the vases, &c., of former days.

LARCENT.

Cheng Atai, a carpenter, was gent to 8 months hard labour for stealing three Cattles of composition nails, the property of the Hongkong and Whampoa Doak Company. He had them tled in bag and alung between his legs. A previous conviction for larceny was proved against him.

A FALSE CHABONGA

Low Wo-fan, a married woman, was charged with bringing a fales charge against another woman. It appears the charged a woman with stealing her child, but in the course of the examination it was elicited that she had sold the child, Another woman appeared and stated that the child was also sold to her about two months' ago and she had given it up, being threatf ened by the mother with a prosecution she did not do so. The mother was The Japanese ironclad frigate Foo-sco ordered to be taken into custody for bring iah And American flagships played appro-was taken out of Sheerness harbour for sing a wilful falas chargo,“ priate airs. She has on board besides the preliminary trial on the 1st inst., prior balance of H.M,'s 28th Regiment, and to an official trial, which the Japanses.

SUPREME COURT,

IN BANKRUPTOY,

(Before Mr Justice Snowden).

12th February,"1878.""

The petitioner said six were his children; then there were himself and wife, and the remaining six were servants.

Bosnia and Herzegovina to administrative autonomy,

An indemalty which has not yet been arranged. S

There is likewise an ulterior agreement Sir Stafford Northcote, said that those conditions of peace destroy the keystone of arrived at Keshan, and they are expected the South East of Europe, and affect Huro-to reach Gallipoll on Saturday, The Grand pean interests generally well as those Duke Nicholas starts from Kezanlik for of Great Britain. He added that a separate Adrianople to-morrow. The St. Petersburg treaty is inadmissable,...

semi-official journals state that the relations between England and Russia are improved. The Turkish Parliament has petitioned the Sultan to heaten the conclusion of peace, but, if the conditions are exorbitant, has resolved to apntinue the war to the last extremity.

Sir Stafford Northcoto said that a Money Vote and a vote of confidence were requir ed to give England suitable prestige at the European Conference.

The question of the entry of the Dar- danelles is rasofaded for the present, Rola and Turkey agreeing to refer the Strait matter to a European Conferenca. 20

The House of Commons approved the adjournment of the Debate to Thursday (31st January).

The Russian army is now advancing upon Constantinople,

The French Mediterranean Squadron has been ordered to proceed at once to the Levant, and an Italian Fleet has been sent to the same rendezvous, un fermin

London, Jan. 31A despatch has been received from the Rt. Hon. A. B. Layard, dated 29th instant, to the effect that the Government of the Porte Instructed the Turkish Commissioners, on the 23rd idem, to accept the conditions of peace offered by Russia; but no reply has been received. London, Jan. 31-The Rt. Hon. W. E Forster moved the rejection of the propos ed grant of six millions.

The marriage of the King of Spain to the Princess Mercedes, daughter of the Duke de Montpensier, was celebrated yesterday in the Baalliga of Atocha, Madrid, with

groat, pomp.

London, Jan, 24.-In the House of Commons this evening the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sir Stafford Northcote, gave notice that on the 28th instant he would move for a supplementary grant in the Army and Navy Hasimates.

A meeting of those interested in the acquisition of a race-course near the Settle ment was held at the Clab this evening. Mr Hannen occupied the chair, and brieit stated the object of the mesting. was represented that the proprietors of certain lots situate between the Raving Road and the Reynard Alps were willing to dispose of suitable ground. The prior asked, about $08 per mow, was, however, considered exorbitant; but the real interdity

arose not so much in regard to the prime B. Petersburg, Jan. 24.-The news of cost of the land as in the estimated er the Russian advance on Gallipoli is semi-penditure connected with its raining d officially denied here. To-day, a further levelling so as to properly adapt it to the semi-offelal statement on the same subject required purpose. This expenditure was adds that the Russians do not intend ooou variously stated at from $4000 to $20,000 pying or attacking Gallipolt, onless the bat no formal estimate was submitted. Turkish regalar army is concentrated there, Sinclair stated, that if the communit

wanted the ground this year there was no and threatens the Russian flank.

time to be lost in completing the purshare as he had good reason to believe that the proprietors would not part with the Tand on the terms now offered, after the Chinese the all-important matter of Ananoe. It wi New Year. A discussion then enaned on affirmed that there would be no difficulty in subsaribing the sum of $15,000 by debentures of $100, bearing interest at the rate of 8 per cent per annum, and that this interest could be guaranteed by the Race Club. Ultimately, the meeting decided to leave the entire question in the hands of a Committee, the members of which were then chosen. ▲ vote of thanks to the chairman closed the proceedings.

In reply to questions asked, the Earl of Beaconsfield in the House of Lords and Sir London, Feb. 2-it is announced that Stafford Northcote in the House of Com Greek troops are to cross the Tarkemons said that extra supplies were required because the Russians continued their ad- Grecian Frontier to-morrow morning!

In the Debate in the House of Commons, vance süd were concealing the onditions held on the 81st January, Mesure Lowe and of peace. Gochan supported the amendment, and Sir Michael Hicks Beach Warmly, defended the proposed grant for military purposes

London, Feb, B.- preliminary protocol and armistice have been signed. Hostilities are suspended, and Russia has agreed to Austria's proposal for a European Con- ference,

They are very

·Constantinople, Jan. 24-The Porte has received from Russia the conditions required before concluding peace, harsh, and include a heavy indemnity from the Porte, and the occupation of Turkish territory by the Russians tentil the same la paid. deput

Fenna, Jan, 24-The Imperial Austrian Ministry have tendered their resignation in consequence of a dispute respecting the custom's revenue.

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* 19 MA TELEGRAPHIC SUMMARY. (From our Brohanges)

London, Jan, 25.-Lord Carnarvon hss London, Jan. 20.-The latest advices state that the garrison of Adrianople is in full tendered his resignation which has been towards Constantinople.. The accepted. Lord Dorby has also fendered retreat Sultan has called out for filtary service his resignation It is reported that the all men capable of bearing arms in Constan- Commander of the Mediterranean squadron tinople to defend the line of railway at has been ordered to land a force to defend Ichataldj The King of Italy has taken Gallipoli and to send for the garrison of the oath of delity to the Consiltation, sed Malta if the Russians continued to advance. Constantionple, Jan. 25.-Renter's Special on the cocasion made a speech liberal in 1te. tendencies a la Correspondent here states that the Porte London, Jau, at The statement that has accepted the peace conditions proposed bostilities had ceased in Bulgaria i pr by Russia, and that peace is virtually con- Minister is to attend on a later day. The

mature. Ghazi Ahmed-Mukhiar has been oluded. It's believed that the conditions Military invalida and time-expired men, the Foo-400 is fitted with twin screws driven by following oflicers and men late of H.M.S. & pair of Penn's trunk engines on the

appointed Commander of the Turkish lins greatly exceed the Conference programme, of defence at Constantinople, The Turks and include cessions of territory, bestdes Vigilant, Egeria, Fly, and Lapreing compound principle, and the object of the

bave devastated the country between Tatar payment of an indemnity." trial was to test their working, together

Constantinople, Jan. 25.The Forte has Bank, on demand, In re E. M. Da Silva Petition for ad Bazaardik and Philip polls an Insured- Captain E. J. Church. Commanders: Sir with that of the rudder and a bevilgear

pledged its word to Buasta that the condi- W. Wiseman,-Bart., J. Brace. Lieut.-Com-steering apparatus. The ship was steamed judication in bankruptcy; the bankrupt ap- tion has broken out in Macedonia.

London, Jan. 31-Suleiman Pasha, with sons of peace shall be concealed until the mander U. C. D. Ryder.. Lieutenants to the Maphu measured mile, and there peared to-day.

His Lordship asked the petitioner how he his army, has retreated to the Rhodope treaty of peace between Turkey and Russia Credits, driven at full power and turned in circles Hon. H. N. Shore, A. L. Murray, Wander the notion of the helm to the entire came to owe people to the extent of over mountains, south of Roumella. The has actually boss analuded..

London, Jan. 28.In the House of Com. C. Forsyth, R. H. Paul, F. A. A. G. satisfaction of Mr E. J. Reed, who repre. $4,000, and who were the fourteen persons Turkish delegates depuited to arrange an

armistice have arrived at the Russian head-mous, Sir Stafford Northcote, in replying Tate, and A. J. Loane, Navigating sented the Japanese Government on the he had to support.

Af lonend mito a question respecting the rumoured quarters.

80-days occasion. Mr Samuda, M.P., represented" Lieutenants: J. W. Barnard, G. W. Bal builders, and Mr J. Penn, jun, the con-

London, Jan. 22-4 despatch from the movement of the British Flest to Gallipoli, Secretary of State for India to the Viceroy said that, on Wednesday, the Mediterranean Bar Silver, 17, dwts. B." liston F Young, and W. H. Stephens. tracting engineers. Capt. Hallowes, R.N.,

His Lordship asked whether the petitioner dated the 10th instant recognizes the ability squadron was ordered to enter the Darda Syceo,.. Chief Engineers: C, P. Turner, H. Jones, who is to command the Feo-soo, was also

and devotion of Lord Lytton and other nelles solely for the purpose of keeping Mextonn.... and E. Widdicombe. Engineers: K. Suthar on board. More than the contract steam meant that he had to support six servanta.

power was developed, and the performance The petitioner said that it was co; he had offcials during the famine, and recommends open the waterway and protecting British Gold Leat land, G. Triggs, G. A. Hearson, A. Stewart, of both boilers and engines elicited unusual no less than three nurses to look after bis that a Commission of three or five Impar interests, but that, last night, when it was English Sovereigns,

tial persons be appointed to enquire into known that Bussla had communicated her Australian Sovereigns, we T. Scott, and W. Bremner. Assistant En-commendation. The Foo-oo subsequently children.

returned to Sheerness harbour, where she is Lordship observed that the servants the best means of preventing lamines in conditions of peace to the Forte, the Com Diepunt,...

mander of the squadron was ordered to atop

Shares, sould not be called persons whom the petl future. gineers: J. J. K. Medlen, T. Agnen, and. Wawaits the official trial.

The Foxhound, 4, composite gunbost, tioner had to support; many persons could la the House of Commons last night, at the entry of the Dardanelios. J. Firker-Burgeons: R. A. Moyil, M.D., E.,

Sir Staford Northcote, in reply to fur Hongkong Bank, 61% prom, St Bir Stafford Northcote, in reply to a ques J. Lloyd, and J. W. Davis. Paymaster: 455 tons, 860-horse power, Lient-Commanage with less than six servants.

William G. Nowell, fitting at Devonport In reply to the Court, the petitioner said ton, said the English Government was yet ther questions, said that the extra grant Union Ins, Boalety of Canton, $1,300. W. B. Ramsey. Assistant Paymasters: J. for the China station, has made a tores. he was employed in the Oriental Bank and ignorant of the conditions upon which for the Army and Navy Estimates which China Traders Luss Con 13,300 W. Chaster, H. C. Bernard, and G. V. hours' run under steam in the Channel, that he had been receiving $120 a month for Russia woud conclude peate

Parliament will be asked to vote, will Chiness Inazzanos Co.955 The Hon. R. Bourke said that the Okefoo amount to diz millions of pounds sterlinge Yangtare Ins, Antoo, 1 615

Lord Boscosisfield, in reply to a question North China Ins. Co., Tis, 860 Rasbleigh, Gunners: R. Mule, and James when a pond of ten knots was attained, about a year, previous to that he received

which was deemed very satisfactory. She $100 a month...

Convention was not yet ratified. The Go Benwood Boatswain: G. Vosper, and has made her six hours' full speed ran Mr Sharp said he appeared for a creditor verüment was awaiting a despatch from the said, that the British Government, before R. Fize Ins. Co., $700

nelles, had informed the Powers that it had H.K, W. Dock Co., 1 X dia. capenter G. A. Nutcher, besides 240 seamen, also with satisfactory results. She will named Fasulally. He was not aware that Indian Government before deciding on the ordering the squadron to enter the Darda China Fize Iox. Oo, $185

the petitioner was going to file this petition. commercial points of the Convention 87 marines, 39 invalids, and 16 tims-ex- Pred nave England for her that rage, The bankrupt frequently put his client off, Lord George Hamilton, Under-Secretary, no intention of breaking neutrality H.K. C. & M. 8.-host Co., 18 din

The Earl Carnarvon, in the House of and proceedings were not taken only on the of State for India, said he was unaware pired men. We trust the exigencies of the and then leave England for her station.

Hongkong Gas Co., 075 distinct undertaking on service will not impede their ants arrival

pay but here he to visit the Idantenant Governor of Bengal dered his resignatian, Arst on the oddation Hongkong Hotel Oo., 185 petitioner that he would the part of the that the Maharajah of Bandia had omitted Lords, sunounced that he had thrice tea Shanghai Steam Navigation, The 28

London, Jan. 22he Rutadans have of Lord Beaconsfield ensuring his speech Uhiness Imperial Lan, 8104.10 bome.

filed the petition without giving any notiss

oooupled Adrianopis. There is a perfect of the 2nd January, again in contenuence whatever to his creditor. te still kept on in the Oriental Banki

The Court asked the petitioust if he would panis in Roomell among the lubablante, of his dissenting from the views of other And the distress prevailing is described as members of the Cabinet in the matter of a The bankrupt said he believed he would appalling. Keports which had gained our special vote for naval and military propata be discharged, but Mr Kerr had not said, rency respecting the Russian peace conditions tous, and, Bually as to the advisability (Tuñenat Mmere Falconer di 08.'s Presitaik engling to him yet. He had been out of are prematura Lord 5,2b7, aho has bests of ordering, the fleet to the Dardanelles employ three times; on the first copzedon, unwell, has resumed his oficial duties. for nine months, and for over a year on each of the two occasions.

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INQUEST An inquest was held to day at the Government Civil. Boapital, before the Coroner (James Russell, Esg.) on the body Tex following tologram is published in the of Le Afat, a Chinaman, who died from Adelaide Chronicls of the 29th December anffocation caused by hanging. The fol and it is of some-importance as showing lowing gentlemen comprised the Jary that the feeling against wholesale Chiunse Messrs A. J. Lewis, Hi Mi Bevis and Immigration is extending from Queensland M. Blanchard.

Lompoctor Cradocks sworn, stated in to the Northern Territory, where bitherto the ary has been all 10, favour of Chinese consequence of Information received from labour. However Unwies and unjust out the Reglatrar General yesterday, I applied aders may consider this hostile feeling pre for an order to exhume the body of valent among the Australian Colonists, if native, who was buried on the 1016 Instant would be folly to' Ignore its existende, And at Mount Davis. There was reason to it would be well that. It should be noted appose the deceased had committed micide, bere and in Chian by all cobberned in the and death was reported as having been

His Lordship said he could nos say whe coolies to the caused by fever, had the soffin opened

at the Station and the body sent to the ther the bankrupt would be still kept in the situation that must be ascertained from Fort Darrin, 24th December, & largo Civil Hospital There is no reason to supe Kerr. He would adjourn the hearing of and an infusatial meeting was held on pose there was any foul play, Frider, the 21st::December, at which rHD Keo Akwong, desisted, stated that he was adjudication till Friday maxi at 10 km).

eduction of Chinese, coo Northern Territory

Mr Gitary said that in the bankruptor of person in the position of the petitioner, this Court might order a certain portion of his salary to be met apart for the benefit of his creditury, set apart for the both

Lord George Hardison La passponki his motion for waelent committee of enquiry. Into the expediency of constructing publis works in India by loans,

Air Noel, in the House of Commons gaya notice of a motion respecting the soupation of Quoteals by Belttas terept The Under Colonial Bakralary replying to a question, said shes another regiment was going to the Cape. -

Lendors, Jan 23. despatch from the Marquis of Ballpbary, dated the 20th

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The staff of Foreign Instructors at the the arrival of My Moreton, Engineer E.. famsi Arsenal has been lately increased by who taken charge of the School of Fraction! Marine Hogiarering.

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