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No. 4971-JUNE 19, 1879.]

A STRANGE CHARGE.

Chuh Akan, a cook, was charged with stealing $5.50 the moneys of his mistress, a prostitute named Sarah Rogerson. Complainant sald she left the house in charge of defendant, having previously pat the money into a box. On her return the money was gone. She had recently, she said, lost lots of things,

Defendant denied the charge, and said the complainant was never out of the house the whole day. A sailor was with her, and both were drunk, The complaluant and the seaman beat him. The seaman said he had lost some mo- ney, but afterwards found it. Defendant asked the woman why she had beaten bim, and demanded his wages. She refused to pay him; so he called a constable to take har into custody. When the constable arrived, she said something to him, and he (defendant) was taken into custody iratead. An Indian Constable corroborated de- fendant's statement.

The case was remanded till Monday next, the 16th instant.

Marine Court.

Friday, June 13,

ASSAULTING A SHIP'MASTER.

with agrarian disturbances and a frantic attempt to destroy at a stroke all evidences of indebtedness of the ryots to the sowoGES.

Valparaise, March 28-The loss of the Chilian troops in the capture of Calama, on March 23rd, amounted to 14 killed and wounded. The Bolivian General Canseco, 10 ofcors and 26 soldiers were taken pri- soners, while the rest of the Bolivian forces fled towards Bobija.

Poona, May 18.-Major Daniell, Super- intendent of Police, has attacked 100 dacoits under Dowlatrao at Kasarghaut, killing five, including Dowlatres, and wounding several; also capturing four with a lac of rupees. to-day. Three shops were burnt, but the Poona, May 19.-Another fire occurred particulars are unknown. A number of dacoits were captured with booty,

THE CHINA MAIL.

together about 50 were saved out of 150. The steamer sank in twenty minutes.

Calcutta, May 28.-The British India 8. 8. Ava came into collision with the Captain, 7 Europeans and 80 natives were Brenhilda at 2 on Saturday morning. The lost. My P. R. Shand of Ceylon and 53 others were saved.

Moved by W. H. James, Esq., M.P., Sandakan or in any other part of Northern and seconded by Mr B, Broomball-That Borneo. the cordial thanks of the society be given "Gilven under my hand and seal on board to the executive committee and offours of H. B. M. 8. Modeste, in Sandakan harbour, continue in office, the nocinty, and that they be requested to this 19th day of April, 1879."

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EDUCATION IN JAPAN,

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to object to go on to Bhamo with him.. He and go on alone, but they came to the then said he would pay them their wages conclusion that it would be disgraceful to allow a stranger to go on aloge. He resched Moved by Mr E. Sturge, and reconded

|(81)-F. G. MEAD. Bhamo on the 30th August, 1877. In A similar protest was, we believe, made conclusion, he adverted to the civility he by the Rev. Mr MoCarthy-That this by Mr Treacher, the Acting Governor of bad experienced in travelling more than Madras, May 26.-A private letter from meeting recognises with satisfaction the in- Labuan at Sooloo, Lincabo, Malludu, Am. 30,000 miles in China, and observed that Mandalay states that the Jews have left creasing interest taken in the opium ques-bong and Mankabong. It appears also to be could personally testify to the complete. Mandalay. They had an interview with tion by the people of this country, and the have been carefully explained to the people neass with which the provisions of the the Resident before leaving, who told them renewed efforts of the Chinese Government on the Coast that this step on the part of I. Chefoo Convention had been carried out. that the relations between the two Govorato prevent the production of opium in M. Government had no reference to the ques ments were still friendly, but he could hold China, deplores the delay of Her Majesty's tion of the cession of land recently acquired Chinese, which was interpreted by Dr. The Chinese Minister rosa and spoke la out na inducement of a better state of trade. Government in giving effect to the opium by Mr Dent and Baron de Overbeck, as the Macartney. His Excellency said that he leaving for British territory. The Burmese resolves that it is the duty of the Society the Government and undecided one way or throughout, but that he had been much He thought they were acting wisely in clause in the Chefoo Convention, and matter is still under the consideration of regretted not being able to follow the paper envoy has passed the frontier, and found in for the Suppression of the Opiam Trade Rangoon that principally Italians and persevere with its important work.

another. In good truth, Borneo would interested by what he had comprehended, London, May 21.Volunteering for sor. Frenchmen in the King's service wars per- vice at the Cape in the Zulu war has been raitted in the inner walls of the city.

We understand that the new contract tion at present. We have reason to believe, account of the good treatment he had seem to be attracting some share of atten- and especially gratified by the traveller's opened in the regiments stationed at Forts-

of the P. and O. Company for the convey- however, that the Sultan and his people experienced throughout a journey from the mouth and Chatham, and the transport with Yakub Khan was signed yesterday, next January. The service will be fort-membering Brunoi, and rely with confid- euch would be the experience of many Lahore, May 27.-The treaty of peace ance of the Australian mails will commence fail to see the advantage of further dia- east to the west of China. He hoped that Euphrates is preparing for sea. The Penin. He acceded to our terms and grants good nightly, running with the China and ence on assistance from England in sesing other English travellers, of every traveller sular and Oriental Company pays a dividend commercial and political privileges. of one and a half per vent for the half year, Col. Jenkins leaves to-day with the treaty Melbourne nineteen days, including a stop erous disputants.

Straite mails, and the time from Galle to fair play between the Sultan and the num- who should visit Chins, and it was only in Rangoon, May 21.-All is quiet at Man-For Simia. dalay and there seems to be a smooth

of twelve hours at King George's Sound,

way that we could arrrive at a Simla, May 27-The following are the and twelve at Glenelg (Adelaide). This is also filling the post of British Consul Gens people.

The Acting Governor of Labuaan, who is knowledge of the good qualities of each surface. There is a report that orders have articles of the treaty-First: peace and equal to a speed of nearly 11 knots. The ral in Borneo, recently visited Brunei in been issued by the Burmese Government to friendship between the British Govern- total contract time from London to Mel-H. M.. S. Kestrel, and we hear that the and from Dr. Winchester, formerly of the (Before H. G. Thomrelt, Esq., Marine secretly surround and watch the Residency,ment and the Ameer; second: the Ameer bourne is thirty-nine days. The steamers Sultaa took the opportunity of asking him China Consular Service, the meeting closed After a few romarks from the Chairman, Magistrate.)

Trade is stagnant.

to publish an amnesty guaranteeing all his at present running between Galle and Mel- whether H. B. M. Government considored with the usual vote of thanks. Madras, May 21.-The eyolone is sub-subjects from punishment or molestation on bourne, the Assam, Siam, aud Tanjore, the agreement made many years ago with siding and there have been no disasters.

Madras, May 22.-The Madras Mail pu- Government; third: the Ameer to conduct class boats possessing the requisite speed exclusive right of working the coal in the account of intercourse with the British will be supplemented by two other first a British Company conferring on them the blishes a telegram stating that on April 8th relations with foreign States according to and large passenger accommodation. Catewayo is reported to have retired beyond the advice of the British Government is

Sultan's territory, to be still in force, and the Black Utavolosi, and a general advance support of the Ameer against foreign ag- San Francisco), March 27; Shanghai, May was void, and that he could make a fresh livered at a meeting of the Edinburgh branch

Latest Mail Advices:-Yokohama, (via that he was informed that the agreement

A lecture on the above subject has been de. into enemy's country will soon be made. Atgression; fourth: a British representativo 22; Foochow, May 18; Hongkong, May lease of the coal to whomsoever he pleased. Bristol public school, by Mr Smith, Late Maritzburg so unanimous was a meeting into reside at Kabul with a suitable escort, 29. The P. and O. mail, with the advices Ccal la known, we believe, to exist in several

of the Educational Institute of Scotland, in favour of Sir Bartle Frere that only one and to have a right to depute British dated as above, from China and the Straits places where it is easily workable and which professor of engineering at Tokio. There stood up against the motion of confidence. agents on special occasions to the Afghan Settlements, was delivered, via Brindisi, are accessible to large vessels. Antimony Paterson presided, and introduced the In all parts of the colonies the Dutch and frontier. The Ameer may depute agents on the 6th inst., its due date. The Japan ore has also recently been discovered in lecturer, who gave an interesting account of was but a small attendance. Mr Maurice English seem united to support the High to reside in [India]; fifth the Ameer advices, via San Francico, reached London considerable quantities. The Sultan is said the Japanese language, poetry, customs, and Commissioner, Col. Wood, in a despatch, guarantees the personal safety and honor on the 29th alt. The Menageries Mari- to be willing to grant almost any terms to a systems of education. The most notable ex- states that he has had a narrow escape. A able treatment of the British agents. Ju- times steamer maxone, with the next Company or Individual desirous of working ternal of Japanese versification was the short- single Zuln seems to have lodged behind a risdiction is the subject of the sixth elause, inward mall, arrived at Marseilles this these resources of bis country. The Britishness of the poems, which consisted of never rock taking shots at Col. Wood's party, and the seventh deals with commercial facili- morning. Two or three escorts were ordered to ride up ties, details of which are to be arranged and

merchant is believed to be in want of a field more than twenty-six syllables, and some to dislodge him, but refused. Captain Camp-a separate agreement concluded in one year. Minister for the United States, Spain, and possible that such a field may be found in There was nothing of that which we called His Excellency Chen Lau Pin, Chinese for the employment of his capital. It is times contained only five or seven syllables. bell was indignant and rode towards the The eighth clause provides for a telegraph Pers, arrived in Paris from London on the the mineral resources of Brunet, Proceed rhythm in Japanese postry; indeed, rhythm place, but was shot through the head. Col. line to Kabul, via Kurram; ninth: that in ist. Wood galloped up with Lieutenant Lloyd, consideration of a friendly alliance the Hotel Continental On the morning of the Law discovered the fact that there is one element of versification. The beauty of He has taken apartments at the ings which lately took plaas in a Court of or thyme was Jonsidered a coarse material and the Zulu fired again, killing Lieut. Lloyd British Government restores all territories 6th he visited the Observatory, being oon- British Company which in a quiet and a Japanese poetry depended entirely on the and tearing Col. Wood's coat. The total now in its possession except Kurram, Pieheen duoted by the director, Rear-Admiral ostentatious manner has proved that the loss of Zulus is estimated at 2,500. 300 fire and the Bibi Valleys, which are treated as Monchez: and on the 7th he attended the mineral resources of a certain portion of arms were picked up. The British loss is assigned districts; the Ameer to receive the Grand Opera House, to witness the per- Borneo bring some grist to the mill... Singa- estimated at 162 in all, in the battles of surplus revenue after the payment of ad-formance of Massenet's Roi de Lahore. Zlobane and Kumbalaus.

ministrative charges, and the British to retain complete control of the Khyber and Michni passes, and of relations with the independent tribes connected with the passes, tenth six lakhs of rupees to be paid as a subsidy for an annual contingent treaty. Also there is to be a mixed com- to provide for the observance of the whole mission to settle the boundaries.-

The Royal Commission appointed to in- vestigate the organisation of the British army is composed of General Airey as Fre- sident, and Generals Lord Napier, Macdou- gall and Norman as members.

John Theodore, a seaman belonging to the British ship G. O. Truefant, was charg ed with assaulting the master (Gamallel Thomas) on board the ship whilat at so

Complainant stated I had occaalen to speak to the defendant and other members of the crew about lying near some new paint work. They were sleeping there, and ordered them to move away from it Defendent did not get up, so I took hold of him and pulled him up. He got very boisterous and insolent, and I then gave him a push, in order to get away from him. Defendant then said I was not going to do what I liked with him, and pushed me. This was about a minute after I had pushed him. He pushed so violently that I was moved several feet. The officers were then called and the man put in irons. His hands were triced up to The boat-skids, which were about 18 inches abore ble bead, but his feet were fat on the deck. He was kept in that position- from 8 a.m, till 6.45 a.m.; when he was removed to the hatch-house, a place about 8 feat square. This happened on the 10th instant, and he was kept in handcuffs until yesterday at 2. p.m." (12th), The ship anchored outside Green Island about 10 p.m. on the 11th, and same up to the Larbour yesterday afternoon. The man had his food as usual, but he was required to eat it with the irons on.

Defendant denied having pushed the Captain, and said the Captain pushed him and pas him in frons; and that be was then triood up to the skids.

for the offence.

NEWS BY THE ENGLISH MAIL.

The F. & O. Co.'s steamer Khedive, Cap- tain J. D. Steward, with the London mail of 9th May, arrived this forenoon.

TELEGRAMS.

(From Indian Papers.) London, May 14.-Sir Stafford Northcote, in the House of Commons, made a statement denying that the Viceroy and the Queen had exchanged telegrams respecting the policy of the Government. The Viceroy had simply wired the movements of the different British columns in Afghanistan to her Majesty after the declaration of war with

the Ameez, and the Queen's reply to the Viceroy was submitted to the Cabinet before its despatch.

St. Petersburg, May 22-The Journal de St. Petersburg confirms the news of fighting between the Russian and Tekke Turkomans at Burnak. The Turkomans were for the first time armed with modern rifles, and took up a position behind a square of camels. The action of the Russians failed owing to darkness setting in, during which the Tur komane retreated.

London, May 22-It is stated at Berlin that the suspension of sales of silver by the German Government is owing to the low price of that metal.

Capetown, May 8-The British advance in force into Zululand will be made in a few days. Colonel Wood will resume offensive operations directly Lord Chelmsford arrives at Kambala. There is much sickness among the troops at Inyezane.

London, May 24,-News from Tashkend

states that General Lauffmann has started

for St. Petersburg.

Yakoob Khan leaves, as it is said he ie Calcutta, May 28.-It is not certain when waiting for valuable presents from the Government.

(London and China Express, May 9.) will shortly commission the Thetis, 14, Capt. Lord Charles T. M. D. Scott (1872) screw corvette, 1870 (1,322 tons), 2,275 (350) horse-power, at Devonport, for the China Station.

Berlin, arrived also in Paris on the lat B.E, Li Fong-pao, Chargé d'Affaires at last., where he will stay a few days before returning to his post.

the Straits, Mauritius, Hongkong, Labuan, Mr Charles Vox, obief clerk and head of

Office, has retired, after fifty years' service. and other departments of the Colonial Mr Cox, in the discharge of his ouerons duties, successfully combined the suaviter in modo with the fortiter in re that the Secretary of State will see his We trust way to recommend some distinct recogni-

tion of his able servicen.

General Kalpakovsky has telegraphed from Kaldja to Tashkend for reinforce mente, owing to the increasing hostile at titude of the Chinese. Tso Taoun Tan has raised at Aken 10,000 native levies, which are being drilled and despatched to the Kuldja frontier. The Chinese contemplate rendering military service compulsory among the Mussulmans.

pore Fimes,

Japan

08AKA.

idea; the external form had nothing what- number of Chinese symbols which did not ever to do with it. The Japanese used a represent sounds, but simply ideas, and he was convinced that a very great deal of the subtlety of intellect shown by these two nations was due to the mental exercise News, have come together, on the invita-sidored of primary importance in Japan, £8 The people of Osaka, says the Biogo teaching of etiquette had always been con- required in learning these symbols. The

the Asiatic Society of Japan, for the purpose children in the Japanese schools were taught tion of the Rev. Dr. Syle, the President of was also the teaching of morals. The of discussing the feasibility of establish how they ought to behave as young men and tag a kindred association at Osaka. The young women, as fathers and mothers, as Auguste Johnson, a seaman, gave corro-

established was pretty general amonget peculiarity of their education was, that feeling that such a society ought to be grandfathers and grandmothers. Another porative evidence, he said: The Capt.

those present, and a resolution was finally valour and skill as a soldier were always pushed defendant because he would not get up. Defendant said he was doing no London, May 23,-Colonel Stanley, reply- harm, when the Captain pushed him.ing to a question in the House of Commons,

Carnarvon, regarding the Ohefoo Conven- of the Soclety in Osakt, or Osaka aud footing. Printing was introduced to Japan come to, to confer with the Council in connected with skill in literature; the The notios lately given by the Earl of Tokio as to the establishment of a Branch scholar and the soldier were upon the same Defendant then told the Uaptain to go aft, said that the total number of British troops

tion, will probably be discussed this Kobe. It was aubsequently arranged that in 750, and ever since 1200 it had been where he belonged, and the Capt. said,

at the Cape was 16,959. An additional What you tell me to go aft?" Defend. 1,064 men had lately embarked for the Cape

(Friday) evening in the House of Lords. Ant pushed the Usptain. He was after- and 1,815 men will shortly follow them. boisterous, and the French schooner Gibourg contradicts the statement recently with Kobe friends, previous to the Com rapid modification, which was being effected.

Calcutta, May 29,--The weather here is

three gentlemen, Mesara. MacLagan, Panny extensively employed. At the present day The semi- ficial Journal de St. Peters- and Koidzum, should discuss the matter the Japanese language was undergoing very wards put in irons, and his hands made These were the further reinforcements Lord zonde has been wreaked at Tiroor. The made by the Novos remja, that the nego-mittee's acting. fast to the skids. He could stand on the Chelmsford bad asked for, and were chiefly captain and crew were, however, saved. deck properly.

composed of drafts for regiments already at

tiations between Russia and Chine on the the Cape.

London, May 27-In the House of Com- Kuldja question had been broken of, or

principally by the newspaper press. Some of the newspapers had a very large circula- mons, Bir Hicks-Beach, replying to a ques-that the Chinese Ambassador intended London, May 24-In the House of Com- tion, said Sir Garnet Wolseley's instructions leaving St. Petersburg. The Russian Gor Society, on the 28th ult., Sir Rutherford of the people. It was consequently necessary THE GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY. tion, and the whole press was imbued with mons last night, in the resumed debate on

At a meeting of the Royal Geographical an earnest desire to elevate the general mass the Indian Budget, Lord Stanhope deprecat- the Government for a speedy and honourable Ambassador that they will restore Kuldja-after the routine business had been understood by the common people; the old were consistent with the reiterated desire of ernment have, it is atated, informed the Alcock, K.0.B., vias-president, in the chair to adopt a style of language that would be Captain Thomsett dismissed the case, aned a paper currency for India, and anticipa-peace. The object of the Government was if curtain frontier districts are coded, and a completed, the Chairman said that they were classical dialect still affected by the nobility the defendant had already been punished ted that silver would rise in conséquence of not an extension of territory, but protection tresy of commerce admitting Russian honoured that evening by the presence of and the better educated classes being un the failure of the European silk crop, and of the dominions of the Empire. Sir Garnet traders to the western provinces is granted. the Chinese Minister to hear an account of suitable for the popular dissemination of hoped that it would only be necessary to is instructed to entertain any bona fide The St. Petersburg Vedomesti saya :--- raise £2,000,000 out of £6,000,000 asked for. proposals for peace, The House then agreed to an adjournment

"Unfortunately, in the interests of truth, journey of 2,000 miles on foot through knowledge. The more simple dialect em- of the debate. In the House of Commons mails of the 16th instant, sailed for Bombay the Kuldja region to Obins has been decid- and he was certain he would be glad to great change in the language. The idea Aden, May 26.-The Makoa with the we are obliged to admit that the osaston of China performed by the Rev. J. M'Carthy, ployed was, therefore, rapidly producing a the bill sanotioning a loan of £5,000,000 to at 8 this evening. The Times in leading article announces that the Indian Government was read a first time.

ed in principle, and that simply the con.

learn that during the whole of his journey held by some that Japanese would be England will treat the Kuram, and Sibi, and

ditions on which it is to be effected are M'Carthy had never met with a single act the people was a wild dream that would extending for eight months Mr superseded by English as the language of now under consideration. Russia can hope of lacivivility, never was asked for his never be realised. Nor was it desirable. Fishian valleys as assigned districts and not

for no adequate return of her neeless passport, and was never refused any assist Japanese was in many respects a far more as annexed territory, handing the surplus

Bacrifice."

then informed the meeting that on that of expressing subtle and delicate shades of revenues to Yakub Khan, who will be gua-

day the connoil had awarded the two gold meaning which could not be expressed in ance for which he asked. The Chairman rational language than ours, and was capable ranteed a subsidy of £120,000 yearly, con- tingent upon his strict execution of the new

medais. The patron's medal had bean English. The lecturer elosed with a re- treaty.

The Nassau, 4, lately employed on sur-

voted to Lieutenant-Colonel Nicholas ference to the education of women in Japan," veying duties in the China seas, and now

Prejovalaki for the great additions he had which, he said, was based upon the funda- attached to the steain reserve at Chatham,

eastern high Asia, by his successive expedi- obey all men--first their fathers, next their made to our knowledge of central and mental axion that women must absolutely is ordered to undergo a careful survey at

tions into the unexplored parts of the great husbands, and then their brothers--the great the hands of the chief constructor's staff, preparatory to being again brought forward

plateau of Mongolia and the lofty deserts end of the education of women being to for survoying duties.

The Board of Trade of Portland, Oregon, of Northern Tibet, la one of which, in the make them agreeable and charming com- Lieutenant H. S. Tannard, 27th Inniskil-addressed to President Hayes, condemning Kohonov and the plateau of Northern Rev. Mr Adamson, seconded by Professor

have unanimously adopted a long memorial, years 1870-1873, he reached from Kalgan panions to mea. lings, has been appointed fort adjutant, ut in strong terms Chinese immigration to Tibet, laying down by route

On the motion of the Hong Kong, in succession to Lieutenant that State. Among other things, the me. Kelham, 14th Foot.

Burvey Hodgson, a vote of thanks. was accorded Mr and observations for latitude and altitude Smith for his lecture, another lecture by duct has been awarded to Henry Taylor, able to exist upon a pittance that does not trated from Kuldja to Lobnor and the more protracted than had been anticipated.

morial declares that the Chinese seriously 3,500 miles of previously unexplored Professor Hodgson being postponed, on ac-. The medal for long service and good con interfere with all free labour, as they are country, and in another, 1876-7, he pene- count of Mr Smith's discourse having been boatswain's mate of the Victor Emmanuel. Government are determined to maintain a inst., in continuation of her voyage to China, and pauperism are ontinual source of ex-sule way in which he had described as the said the old lady," and so he's really gone The troopship Tyne left Malta on the 6th labourer and bis family that their crime Altyn Tag beyond it; also for the admir soffice for the merest support of a white previously unknown mountain range of foros of 600 of the Madras Native Infantry Commander Alfred Arthur Chase Parr pense to the State; that they do not in any published narratives of his jurney the

Mas Partington again: "Poor man!” at Vatakri. The rest of the troops under (1870) has been sppointed to the Royal manner advance the wealth of the State by regions over which he had travelled and at last. Ninety-eight, was ho! Dear, dear! Prendergast commands Vatakri Distur-Karslake, whose period of service has ex-ment of taxes, or the development of any had been given to Captain W. J. Gill, R.E., Col. Nuthall are to be withdrawn. Col. Adelaide, flagship at Devonport, vise W. C. the acquisition of real property, the pay their products. The second gold medal to think how that if he'd lived two years the Dacoits. The loss is enormous.

bances and fighting are reported at Balkh. pired. Commander Parr served in the Arotic of its resources; that every dollar they earn for the admirable geographical work he had Poona, May 15,-Great fear and con-

Several of the Ameer's troops have been expedition, under Captain Sir George Nares, that is not absolutely necessary for their performed during two long journeys of sternation still prevail, and the fire is still killed; it is supposed to be owing to Russian R.C.B., and was last employed afloat as support is sent out of the country, and that exploration, voluntarily undertaken, along raging. The Highlanders and the 4th Rifles intrigue.

commander of the Audacious, flagship on they have tutroduced diseases and crimes the northern frontier of Persis In 1879, and are hard at work. All the Jaghirder's and

Cochin, May 24-Heavy squalls here. the China Station. Inamdar's records are burnt, beaides the Communication between the shipping and The approaching retirement of Sir Henry

entirely unknown prior to their advent. Visrambagh and Boodwax palaces. The the shore is impracticable. The Futtayalam Keppel promotes Admiral Symonds to be Australex, with the heavy portion of the especially for the careful series of hypsome

over previously antravelled ground in Dhanidheraz Palace is totally destroyed..

The P. and O. Company's steamer Western China and Tibet in 1877: and has been wrecked; the Emma Marr has Admiral of the Fleet, Vice-Admiral Hornby last inward mail, on arriving at Malia on Lahore, May 14.-Owing to obstacles" in / been towed to Norakal by the steamer Goa to be Admiral, Rear-Admiral Luard to be the 2nd inst, was found to be on are in made by him during the latter journey, by triaal observations and the traverso survey the transport of grain to Cashmere people the Hyacinthe and Dora are in the roade Vica-Admiral, Capt, A. H. Hoking C.B., to the afterhold. The fire was drowned out, which we have for the first time the means are dying by hundreds of starvation. Di pitching fearfully,

be Rear-Admiral. The promotion also of a turbanoes are reported from Kabul, so the days every European has been prohibited to sommander's rank, also follow. The for Southampton. She brings all the cargo profile sections of these slevated and little Mandalay, May 26.For the last four commander to post rank, and of a lieutenant and the Australia left on the 6th instant, of constructing with considerable accuracy the Government must probably guarantee from entering the precincts of the palace. command of the Mediterranean Squadron except that requiring to be left behind for known regions. Also for the elaborate Takoob Khan's throne.

Zondon, May 16.-Certain diplomatic cor. There are rumours that the King has been and the Superintendentship of Malta Dass drying, which onsists of cotton, coffee, memoir, of upwards of 100 pages, dontri respondence between England and Russia has amusing himself by trying experiments with yard will thus become vacant. The former and hides. been published, from which it appears that futile torpedoes, and superintending the will probably be given to the present ConeAt the Hague has arrived Mr Acki, of his route, in forty-two sheets, on & sosie bated to the Journal of the Society on the subject of bis expedition, and for the maps if the "Bulgarian population will not accept manufacturing of gunpowder. It is said troller of the Navy, and the latter to Rear Ambassador Extraordinary from the of two miles to the inch. peacefully the administrative autonomy in that desultory murders are taking place. It Admiral J. D. M'Crea conformity with the Treaty of Berlin, they is authenticated that the young son of the The court-matial at Devonport, upon Sub. consulting the Government in respect to Japaness Government, with a FIDE: Of

The Rev. J. M'Carthy then rend his will not be supported by Russia, who on the Thainee Princess, one of the Ghee of the Lient, Coyte, of the Goshawk, for sending & the tariff with Japan. It is believed that or giving an acount of his journey contrary will use her influence to indube the late klug, has been murdered since Mr number of false letters and telegrams to the no dealston was arrived at, and that Mr commenced at Ubin-king, on the east coast, through the centre of China, which population to submit. The agreement has Shaw's threat that, if any more murders officers in command of Her Majesty's ships Acki raturned to Berlin, at which place he in January, 1877. He travelled up the been communicated to the Porte,

occurred, he would haul down the British off the coast of Ireland, in 1870, terminated is the Minister for Japan."

8, Leon, Zoene, May 10-A Brahmin incendiary, dag. The Thainee Princess is suffering tor on the 8th inst. For the defense evidence

Yangtze River to Hankow, and on to

10, Spica, Keshey Ranadesen, of the Government Book Italian Government have directed their general excellence of his conduct and his tures, if she has not been killed The was given on behalf of the prisoner as to the

Iohang, 300 miles up the river, where, the

21. Werra, Dendt, has been detected and has confessed, Consul to protest against the recent mes attention to his duties. His own defence

day after his arrival, the house of the

22, Tyne (E. M. 8.). Implicating others. Kerosine boxes were

BORNEO.

missionaries was pulled down owing to

23, Wabu (6.) employed in firing the palaces. Furkeassacres, and to state that the occurrence of was a denial of the charges against him: visit of E. M. & Modeste and Kestrel to a free port. He travelled further westward wann was bred this morning, but the such crimes will diminish the warmth of the The Court deliberated for six hours, found Borth Borneo and Sooloo was exactly that into the province of Sichuen, and near the We learn that the object of the recent disturbances on the opening of the place as

26, Triton, 26, Twilight building was eLved. The value of the relations which have hitherto existed be all the charges save one proved, and given by us in our issue of the 8th ultimo, city Wan commended his walk. He accepted 80, Benarty (4) 27, Homewood, property destroyed is upwards of twentytween the Italian and Burmese nations. sentenced the prisoner to be dismissed from it appears that Captain Mead, B.N., then an invitation from a Chinese friend to vialt

80, Harter (6) Bumbay May 18.-The weather is very Her Majesty's service, Bombay, May 17An attempt made yea.rongh. The Government steamer Dalhous

The annual meeting of the Anti-Oplum

the Sanior Naval Officer on this part of the him at his house in the country, and had terday at Poons to fire the Furkens wada has drifted and stuck in the mud, but has Society was held on the 8th that. MisckStation, had received orders from Her in many cases to refuse kind invitations was fortunately discovered in time, and the got off. The Australian mail steamer put Stewarts Esq., M.P. in the chair, who landtion with the Governor of Labuan, months in visiting from house to hou e Majesty's Government to protest, in con- from others. He said he might have spent Are was extinguished. Oiled torchlights back, but left again on Saturday. Beveral reviewed the operations of the year, and grinst the claim lately put forward by and the people would accept nothing in and other combustibles were found, showing boats have been wrecked.

what he had done to obtain information Spain to hoist the Spanish Flag in Bomeo return for their hospitality. He travelled that perparation was carefully made before. Calutta, May 26, The British India from the Governments The following reso We have obtained copy of the protest through many provinces, and said that the At present the motive for the crime is only Steamer dro, from Calcutta to London, lutions were estriad, and a vote of thanks read out by Captain Mead at Sandakan, Chefoo Convendon had done great good in surmised. The popular version in that one calling at Madras, was sunk near the Sand- to the chairman was Warmly responded | Is is as follows: MAYOR Tsanan. Through the whole of his journey Anerizik was contined among the police heads by a collision with the ship Brenda to n orischer and got out of the adjacent police at 2 in the morning on Saturday. All the

I, James Goodge Mead, Captain of be carried no weapons, and he said he Moved by W. T. Charley, M.P., and H. B. M. 8. Modas, ating under order believed, from a mere human point of view, illus with such ditioulty that it was nie first class passengers except Mr Simpson seconded by Mr W Holmes This from H. B. M. Government and from Hi M. that the best security a stranger dan have is smpted to rescue him like the Fenian at were saved; also three second elsas, and the the report and Enandal Statement which Naval Commanderaio Oklat in China, do the knowledge on the part of the people that krupt at Clerkenwell a few yars ago, Bome officers of the steamer except Captain Dis have been pimented be adopted and hereby publicly prowess against any attempt senpot icjurs them. Stories of dangers Ama di probable that 11 in darply connected! kapwon, the doctor, and the pures. Al- | príated,

School, the Boodwar Palace, all the City Poona, May 14,--The Government High Law Courts, Post Office, Police Office, and fifty private houses were totally bre last night. It was the work of incendiaries. The fire was got under, but was not subdued till noon to-day. The Brahmins are suspected of connection with troops gave valuable assistance. Disloyal

Washington, May 24.-The House of Re- coinage of silver: the minimum to be two presentatives has voted a bill enacting the million dollars monthly.

Lahore, May 24.-The Gazette states that

I so hate the Apanish Ting in this port of ❘ mir the Chinees frontier led his servaĞİ)

more he'd have been a centurion."

Shipping Intelligence. The following is corrected from the latest London and Colonial Papers, do;-

VESSELS TO ARRIVE

AT HONGKONG,

When Name

Left.

Feb,

Froma

22, Grossfurat Constantine, Hamburg 23, Monte Ross,

24, Edward Barrow, Mar.

14, John A. Briggs, 27, Agues Muir, 28, Adam M. Simpson Apr.

May.

Cardiff Hamburg

Cardif

London Cardiff

Liverpool Cardiff London Spithead

Liverpool

Hamburg

New York

Penarth

London

London

Cardif

Penarth

1, Anchises (s): 5, Alexander

LOADING FOR CHINA AND JAPAN POSTE, At London-Steamers via Sucs Canal, Glenge. Glenlyon.

Caltio Monarch. Sunbeam.

naked Sailing Faureit

Bonaccord. Tencer,

Douglas Castia

At Liverpool

At Hamburg,