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No. 8047-SEPTEMBER 10, 1870.1

with indecently bathing in a stream of hot water, running from the Rum Distillery into Causeway Bay,

Every roof and wall was crowded with good-humoured spectators. Nothing could have exceeded the honour and hospitality

ith which the British Embassy was re Complainant stated that crowds of occlles ceived in the capital then. On the plain were in the habit of coming every day, to below the Bala Hissar was drawn up, on batho in the stream; they stripped then- the left of the road, the whole of the Oskal selves naked and often washed their clothes garrison in line of columns. On the right while they were in that state. Last eve- was a mountain battery, then mine batning, shout six o'clock, he noticed the two tallons of infantry (including the High- prisoners bathing; they were quite naked, landers, some of whom accompanied the and were within forty feet of the house. Ameer to Gundamuk), and a battery of He went and waited until they came up borse artillery. On the left was a regl from the stream, on to the road, and gave ment of cavalry. Each regiment saluted them is charge. He has often chased the the Envoy as he slowly passed in front of coolies away from the place where they it, and the bands struck up tunes which bathe, as there are woman living in the were new and strange to our ears. As His bouse, About fourteen months ago ho Excellency entered the Bala Hlasar by the spoke to an Inspector of Polics about Shah Shahid Gate, a salute of 17;gune was having a notice board put up to prohibit fired by a bittery of 18-pounders posted on bathing, bat no board has been put up.

Defendants sald they were not bathing; a low hill. Near the Ameer's "palace a guard of honour was drawn up and pre-and that they had been arrested by mistake; sented arms. Ceremonial visits were paid, they never had their clothes off. banquets prepared for the officers, and every attention paid to the Embassy.

Police Intelligence. (Before O. V. Creagh, Esq.) Wednesday, September 10.

Complainant recalled, said:-I am quite certain the two defendants were naked; I bad to walt until they came on shore and dressed themselves, and I then took them to the constable.

Prisoners were fined $1 each, in default of payment four days in gaol.

tils Worship instructed Inspector Rivers to have a notice board put up at the place, prohibiting bathing there.

INJURING PUBLIC WORKS.

THE CHINA MAIL.

CORRESPONDENCE.

lag the session. Parliament was prorogued Go Monday. The Government have lasted orders to stop all free immigration, except in asses where applicants are single women.

SETTLEMENTS.

Mr Robert Campbell at the Straits Coun-

To the Editor of the "Caia MAIL."

Sept. 10, 1879, SIR,That a "light-fingered" character. of a peculiar variety was present at the Promenade Concert last evening there is no INTERPRETATION IN THE STRAITS doubt in the mind of the writer. Contrary to the usual custom the "artist" in this case deposited his spoil (a gold ring of consider- able value) in the coat pocket of an innocent cil Meeting of the 14th August, proposed, spectator. That the rightful owner should and the Council apparently unanimously have his property is but just. Its te he approved of a resolution, the material part hoped that this will meet his eye, and that he will apply at the Ching Mail Office and of which reads to this effect:— there receive the article from one who publishes this with

GOOD INTENT.

The ringis a gentleman's plain massive gold ring, evidently made to be worn on the little finger, and bears a mark inside "L.C." It will be handed over apon satis- factory proof being given of ownership.-- Ex. C. t.]

Japan.

YOKOHAMA.

·(Gazette.)

That In view of the urgent necessity for trained Interpreters of the Chinese language It is most desirable that every facility should be afforded to, the covenanted servants of the Government, who are studying Chinese, to perfect themselves in the knowledge of that language."

our invitation.

STREET BIRDS. Chan-a-Chin, and Ching-a-Man were charged by PC, 68, Thomas Campbell,

Ng Yan, a boatwoman, was charged with with being on the Praya, at half past one this morning, without lights or passes. driving the fluke of an anchor into the Complainant stated that he saw the defend- new concrete of the Praya Wall, opposite ants walking westward and keeping under the Gss works.

Samuel Simon, a foreman in the Public the verandah,When they saw him they turned up a lane. He arrested them, The Works Department, saw the anchor stuck first defendant has been in gaol before for into the sea wall, and asked the defendant larceny. First defendant said he was sleep- to remove it. She refused to do so; and he ing in the street, as he was too tired to go threw the anchor into the water, when the culars of the disaster to the Otsu tunnel is part of the two Hon'blo Mombers, and pro- ducts for other products avse to promote carrying on their business. Especially the

tre of the boat began to abuse him. The The second prisoner has no home, and hole was two inches deep and about four about seven o'clock in the morning of the modify them considerably, And the re-conventions are made by which no larger which is general in Japan. It is the Mexi-

home.

was sleeping in the strest.

His Worship imposed a fine of $2 on each, in default of payment, seven days in gaol

with hard labour.

BUYING A BOLDIER'S KIT, Chow Tong Sing, a marine hawker, was eharged by P. 8. D. Toomey, with buying a soldier's kit, from a private in H. M. 27th Inniskillings, on the 10th of last month, knowing the same to be the property of the Queen.

inches long.

Mr Danby, who was in Court, stated that this offence was a very common one, and was most injurious to the wall, as the back- wash of the water got in the holes and was apt to do much damage.

Defendant admitted putting the anchor on shore, but denied fixing it into the wall. Fined $1. in default of payment three days in gaol,

is also a good opportunity for promoting the and manners from bad to good by introduc future good relations of England and Japau,ing civilized habits. Therefore, whenever an international exhibition is hold by a As we could not restrain ourselves in our joyous eagerness, we, the members of the treaty nation, Japan exhibits large quantities chamber of commerce, solicited your Ex- of her products and manufactured articles. cellency to come to give us your personal The numbers of medals, which her people equality with other civilized countries. This counsels. To our great joy, you accepted have obtained from exhibitions, show an Reflecting carefully and deeply, considera is a good example showing the industrial tions came into our mind that at this fortu- power of our people. Notwithstanding these nate time, in which a visit is made to Japan circumstances the balance of trade between we will not content ourselves with an dees that mean? As we stated above it in by an official of a great civilized country, Japan and the treaty powers is wrong; what expression of congratulation on the visit only caused by the obstraction which stopa it is not enough to give a simple welcome. our financial stream. What do we mean in But we will venture to speak out our unsaying we wish to remove the obstruction? comfortable thoughts which we have stored It is that the special power possessed by all in our hearts for many years, and we are the independent countries in the world must thankful that your Excellency will listen to be restored to us, and trade regulations must the disolosure.

ho regulated by us without interference. We have been told that in reply to an But, to our regret, the Japaness Government invitation from the Tokio Chamber of Com-seem not to endeavour to restore the right, merce, your Excellency delivered a lecture and is considered by us to be contented with Mr Campbell, la proposing the resolution to its members about the present condition foreigners, who express, from time to time, said that the want of Chinese interpreters of Japanese trade, and that you explained

a wish that trade in Asia shall be conducted was, he believed, "felt in all the depart what would be advantageous, and what under especial regulations. mente of Government," and expressed the would be disadvantageous to Japan in Alas, your Excolloney! As we stated opinion that until some system is intro- future. At the same time your Excellency above, our independent rights and privileges duced by which each Department of Go-described the commercial policy of England. of trade have been seized by foreigners, the vernment bas some one in it, who can check In your generous and exalted words, we result being the injury of Japan. With the native interpreters, the administration found rauch which, if properly carried out, regard to the adverse balance of trade, some In a lengthy and interesting account of of those Departmente cannot be satisfac will benefit Japan. We are afraid that, controversialista say that in the course of the faie ch impetre given in honour of H.M. torily carried out." Mr. Gilfillan, in so owing to our poverty of expression, the time it will be retrieved. But if we consider the Mikako, the Aichi Nichi hìnbun says porting the resolution, did not go so far as that 8,600 persons were invited by the this, dwelling merely in general terms proper mode of receiving and addressing carefully the present condition of Japan, and committee, and that 70,000 lanterns were upon the primary Importance of faci auch an honourable guest will be inade the existing treaties between her and foreign The rise and fall of prices of articles distributed about the grounds. The editor.litating the study of Chinese," but he madequate, because our language, do what we powers, this is not a well-founded opinion,

will, cannot be controlled and will be cal comments somewhat severely on the mis- the statement that "the wishes of the Chiculated to cause disquiet. But we cannot depend upon large or small demand and. collaneous styles of dress worn by some of Lose Section of the community, one of the be restrained, on account of our love of our quantity of articles. This is the common the foreign visitors; and accuses them of most important, cannot be understood by country, and therefore we beg your Excel- reason. Merchants should pay special at- being very impolite in their behaviour, and Government but by means of the Chinese lency to be generous on this point, tention to this point. If he avails bitself The principle of trade is that the coun- of circumstances he will gain, bat on the of being, in consequence, a disgrace to the linguage." The Straits Times, writing on

the subject, has the following:-

tries of the earth should hold communication contrary if he loses opportunity he will suffer country they belong to.

At longth some apparently reliable parti- These are very strong essertions on the with each other, and each exchange its pro- loss. This is a difficulty for merchants in to hand. The Osoke Nippo says that at bably on reflection they will be inclined to common benefit. To preserve mutual rights, Japanese tradesmen encounter the difleulty, 20th instant, thirty-four men were at work medy, what is it? Why rothing less than and stronger country may domineer over oan dollar used in the foreign trade. The building a brick support to a part of the each Department should, after the Japanese weaker and smaller ones, in consequenos of Mexican dollar is the medium of the trade tunnel when, without any warning, about fashion, have a Chinese as an interpreter, which treaty powers are bound by friendly between Japanese and foreigners. Owing fifteen yards in length of the top fell in, and Cadet to check him! Is that practle conditions. But we observe often that weak to the wrong balance of trade, year after killing four men and wounding several ab'e or is it even desirable? Where are all countries suffer injury from stronger ones, year, the value of dollars changes day by others. About two hundred yards further the Cadets to come from Or would they in wore fifty coolies engaged in excavating. te content to remain always Chinese Intor. independent rights are interrupted, and in- day, and this fact influences the price of all Japan. What is your Excellency's opinion? of dollars changes continually, ranging The fall of earth completely shut them in preters ? It may be well to remind Hon'ble jury suffered; such is the condition of articles. In three or four months, the value and prevented communication with the Members what it was that caused the ques. Do you desire to preserve a good balance of between ten and thirty per cent premium outer world. Fearing that they would be tion to be mooted in Sir Andrew Clarke's trade between two parties? Do you not see (on paper money), and merchants suffor suffocated from want of air, Mr Fakuda and Sir William Jervois's time and even the fatal result to one party, if the other much trouble in carrying on their business gathered a large number of men together long before that, only it was under their derive undue profit in consequence? iu consequence. Of late, the value of gold Chan Lai, was charged by Inspector and proceeded to the scene of the accident.liberal rule that the matter was fairly look-

No such considerations may come to mind, and silver has changed in foreign countries, P. 8. D. Toomey stated:On the 16th of last month, a report was made at the Whitehead, with keeping an unlicensed His first endeavour was to let a current of ed in the face and something was resolved to if one takes merely a cursory glanes at the but not in so dvil a way as the Maxisan air into the entombed men by means of a be done. It was the orging want of proper present condition of Japan. If we consider dollars in Japan have. The change made Station that Patrick Gormley, a private brothel in Hong How

long bamboo which he drove through the interpretation, not in all the Departments, her condition seriously, then arise different several large banke bankrupt. How much in the 27th Inniskillings, had deserted and taken his arms, accoutrements, and stated that she did not know it was against dirt; and to find oat when the bamboo was but in our Police Offices, in our Magistrates thoughts. The unfair and degrading trea- more difficult for our bankers and merchants ties now existing between Japan and the who carry on trade business with the Mezi- kit, with him. The man was arrested

through, water was poured into it. After Courts, and Coarte of Requests, and even considerable trouble the workmen were in our Supreme Court. The first result

treaty powers has caused the balance of can dollar, which changes in value day by the same morning, and was sentenced by a

rewarded by finding that all the water they was securing the services of Mr Fiokering trade to be heavily against Japan, the day? Court Martial to two years' hard labour, for

poured into the bamboo ran out on the from China, followed by Mr Karl in Pe- result being serious loss to Japan year after making away with Government property,

other side. A man then put his month to nang. The second result was the Cadet

year. Since the opening of the treaty ports and is now serving his two years in Victorla

the tabe and asked those on the other side scheme of studying the Chinese language took place exports have considerably in- Gaol. I took Gormley from geol yesterday,

if they were alive. Receiving an answer in The third result was the establishment of

creased but yet cannot compete with imports, and he pointed out to me the defendant as

work more vigorously than ever, and even now the state of affairs in regard to tually succeeded in making a hole through Chinese interpretation in our Courts has past ten years ended June 1878, 262,718,049 crawl through: The catombed men then much what it was before and is certainly exports, showing an excess of 64,312,219 of

6,124,978 yen per year. This great differ- be compelled to close." one came ont one by one, very little the worse not what it should be. The fact is the the former over the latter and an average of for having been buried alive for the space cadet scheme is too ambitious a

ence between imports and experts is caused altogether, and is, we venture to predict, in some part by the poor condition of our of twelve hours.

predestined to be

failure, and will prove industrial works. But taking inte careful an exponsive one if it is persevered in se consideration the reasons for the course of originally proposed. It will be found to The steamer Atholl, Captain Thomson, be impracticable after a waste of time and finance, we find that it is obstruction. So we must remove the obstruction that stops from Australian ports, arrived to-day, and money. What is wanted and almost solely the course of finance, as, unless our govern- brings Cooktown papers to the 16th ulto, wanted is improved interpretation in our ment restore the balance between imports We reproduce the following paragraphs Courts and that cannot be done by teaching and exports, the difference will be per- Chinese to Cadets, for they will not Aug. 11-The weather cleared up on interpret in our Courts. That can only be Chan Fuk Ti, was charged with assault Saturday morning, and there is every got in one way, and that is by employing Patrick Gormley stated:-On the 16th of last month I deserted from the 27th ing a boatman, named Chan A Wa, on the appearance of the continuance of fine weavoated Chinese on proper pay ade ther, Telegrams from the north and west quate to the important functions they Kontakillings; this was early that morning. 9th instant.

Complainant stated that defendant came

state that all danger of serious floods is are called upon to dlecharge. I threw away my arms, and put two paire of norge trousers, a great coat and aape, a and engaged his boat yesterday, for the ended. Bergo coat, flannel shirt, two pairs of boots purpose of conveying goods from a vessel and two pairs of socks in a bag and took which had been wrecked at Green Island. them down to Cat Street. The prisoner On going there, witness saw no wreck. He was told by defendant to go on shore, and was pointed out to me by a black fellow, as a man who would likely buy the things I they went ashore together, and walked up had, and I offered them to him for sale; he the hill to a steep bank, when defendant was at that time sitting in the street, on asked witness to sit down. He did so and, some boxes. He said, "No sabee, "but before he was aware of it, he found followed me and asked me what I had in bank; he fell amongst some stones a when the black fellow had moved away, he himself abored over the edge of the my bundle. I told him I had some clothes. distance of about twelve feet, cutting his He then took me up two streets and left knees and side, (witness shows scratches.) me standing there for about five minutes. He called for his wife, and got up and seized the defendant and took him on When he returned he spread an old mat on the ground, and I emptied my bundle into board the boat. When prisoner was taken it. After be examined the things he gave on board the boat, he, at first, would say pearl-shell, and forestry, me $3, rolled up the mast, and was going to nothing, but afterwards sald he wanted to run away with the things. I said to him, murder him. Complainant never saw him

before yesterday. "If you don't give another dollar, I'll report

UNLICENSED BROTHEL.

Defendant admitted the charge, and the law; as he got the women from a licensed brothel.

Fined $50, In default of payment four weeks' Imprisonment.

THEFT OF CLOTHES.

Leung Yun Bi, was charged with stoal-

Out of 400,000 inhabitants of Osaka, which in one of the most extensive commer- cial cities of Japan, many suffer great loss owing to the frequent changes in the value steady advance of the price of dollars have in vain. If this question be left untouched any longer, every shop in the city will soon

the man who bought the kit. Defendanting two pairs of tronaera and one jacket the affirmative the rescuing party set to the Chinese Protectorate Department, and Calculating imports and exports during the of dollars. Various enterprises to check the was in the street and had a hawker's stall. from a shop in the Salt-fish Market. I found nothing on it. I asked the prisoner he saw the prisoner going ont of the Yi On the mud sufficiently large for a man to improved certainly but still remains very yen are imports and 198,405,829 yea are been made by our most influential men, but

to take us to his house; he guided unthrough several streets and eventually came back to within twenty yards of where we started from, and took us up to a house, fitted as a school-room, Prisoner sald something to the woman in charge of the house, which I understood to mean,"Say that I live here. Eut the woman denied all know- ledge of defondant, who then said that he had no house, and lived in the streets, I judged, by prisoners having taken his round several streets, that he was giving some of his friends a chance to clear away with the goods we were looking for.

Sham A Him, a shop coolie, stated that

shop, this morning about five o'clock, with a bundle in his hand. Witness pursued him and called out "thief." Prisoner was arrested by a constable and searched; the trousers in Court were found concealed under bis clothes.

Defendant admitted stealing the clothes and stated that he was a seaman, and had beek out of employment for eight months Sentenced to six weeks' imprisonment with hard labour,

A STRÄNGE STORY.

Li Atai, wife of laat witness, corroborated

expenses.

Australian Items.

SYDNEY.

MELBOURNE.

Aug. 15.-At a quarter past ten o'clock this morning the Lancefield branch of the Commercial Bank of Australia was stuck

Mr

one

Hanent.

Now the Japanese financial course is re- strained from free flowing by the wrong balance of trade. If this state of things continues any longer without undergoing

If the above named two men carried on

you to the Polica." He had only seventy his evidence ; she saw her husband shoved up by two armed men, supposed to be the here and intended to be the medium of is not only a blow to her own people, but

cants which he gave to me; I then went down to the Star Hotel, and got drunk. About ten o'alook I was arrested by the Regimental Police and taken to the Central Station. From there, I was taken to the Barracke, and have since been tried by a Court Martial and sentenced to two years hard labor, for making away with my kit, From the time of my arrest until yesterday, I have not seen the prisoner. I went with the Sergeant and pointed him out. He was then standing where I first saw him.

BRISBANE.

The prosperity or decay of Japan will thus have more or less detrimental effect upon every treaty power. Especially your Excel- leney's country will sustain damage. From in her desire to promote her own subjects' our point of view England seems to be blind

But if the treaty powers will regard us properly, and return to us the rights which they usurped, the sources of finance, ob- structed at present, may be freed from hindrances. In this case, as in your Excel- lency's opinion, which you made known to the members of the Tokio Chamber of Com merce and to us, the trade between England and Japan will become prosperous, and the

amount of the export from Yezo alone will increase to twice as much as at present This may also be followed by prosperity of Chinese trade. If Japan and China become rish, England should derive large interest from the business. Of this nobody can doubt. We are not wrong, in saying that if foreign powers hold any longer to the present unfair treaties wishing only to promote their selfish advantages, all will cease to benefit by the Eastern trade

future.

The above is our opinion upon the condi tion of Japan. We believe that the upright mind of your Excellency will clearly under- Oa your return to your post, we desired your Excellency's visit and as you are now about to leave stand what we mean.

Japan, we pray for the happy and peaceful reign of H. B. M. the Queen and for your

safety,

August, 1879.

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Campbell said the Colonial Secretary change, the exporte will decrease more and Aug. 12.-At a meeting at the exchange must be well aware of the beneficial results more, and the country will become poor, so yesternight, at which two hundred persons which arose from the Student Interpreters' much so that she can never rise again. In were prescut, Mr Driver being in the chair, scheme in Hongkong, and the Hon'ble this case Japan will not be able to pur- it was unanimously resolved to accept gentleman, having been one of the first of chase foreign articles. Let us hore give an There are two men, A. and D., and they Haulon's challenge to row Trickott for two them to arrive in Hongkong himself, ought example showing what will be the result. live by trade. A. obtains undue advantage thousand pounds, but not to guarantee to know all about these "beneficial re

sults," but he did not, in reply, make any from time to time, while B. suffera injury Aug. 14-The preparations for the de- revelations on the subject, and it is some-

to continue the business without modifica- Court have commenced. The position is expense of native teachers for the Cadets tion, but B., being very poor, cannot longer co-ations and exhibits of the Queensland what significant that he put a stop to the from the trade with A.; yet A. compels B. highly advantageous, as it includes an ex- here and dwelt upon the difficulties con do so. Although A. is rich, he is thus also tensive balcony upon which exhibits of nected with the cadet scheme. Whatever Queensland vegetation can be displayed in these beneficial results may have beat, prevented from carrying on his business. the form of a garden. There will be tran" it is the fact that the Hongkong papers sept trophies of gold, copper, tin, sugar, contain chronte complaints of the want of business in a right way, by promoting each propor interpretation in the Courts the other's benefit, both would realise large and Oblef Justice being sometimes pathetic on lasting advantage. The example we have Another fact is that the given above, answers very well to the pre- the subject.

sent condition of Japan, so that every man Registrar's Department, which was something like the Chinese Department may understand the degeneration of Japan communication between the Chinese and will also affect the treaty powers. So we from the bank, and heard defendant ask to Kellys. They seized and gagged the ac-

countant, and afterwards stole £500. No Government, has been more or less abolished say that if the condition of Japan trade be he let off as he had done it accidentally.

Defendant stated that he never saw the further particulars are yet to hand. by Mr Pope Honnessy, who, we believe, not changed into proper ways, foreigners first witaces before yesterday. While

employs a Chinese Secretary in its place so being blinded with present and small ad- defendant was walking on the Praya, the

Auy. 12-It is considered probable thats to be in direct communication with the vantages regardless of the future, the sources complainant came up and sald to him the Government will have a small majority Chinese community. Finally, if there is of trade will soon dry.

auch aid want of Chinese interpretation in "You owe me $8," and on his denying upon the want of confidence motion.

In the Assembly to-day, Mr Grifith, in all the Departments, what is the Chinese this, he was asked to go on board a boat

He went and moving the want of confidence resolution, Protectorate Department occupied with and talk the matter over. complainant pulled him to a small island blamed the Government for not stating Whea it was established, it was understood near Green Island, where & European clearly the direction in which it was pro- that one of its functions would be to help engaged him (complainant) to take a load posed to extend the trunk lines. He the Government in its interpretation needs. I am certain be is the man I sold my kit of stones to Green Island. When they got dented their bona fides in connection with It may be added that were the two Cadets benefit, taking no notice of what may occur to. I have seen him several times, when there complainant got drunk and fell down the proposed branch lines, and accused them attached to this Department there would to other countries, although she has such I have been knocking about Cat Street, and have seen him buy things from sailors.bank. Defendant further said he is a boat-of proposing to borrow without providing be something practical in the cadet scheme, wide and important relations with the world's and surely Mr Pickering and Dr Dennys commercial business. Although England I could identify the black fellow I saw on, and has a small boat; be in secured the means to pay the interest thereon.

Mr Millwraith, in reply, stated that the might be of some practical assistance to knows this quite well, she pretends not to the morning I sold my kit, if 1 were to the manter of the Yi Wai Ku eating

financial statement shows that the interest them in more ways than in learning the know for hidden purposes, or is it that she meet him.

Mr Pickering cannot remain desires to benefit herself at the cost of will be derived, from the increased revenue language. derivable from lauds opened up. always here, and must be succeeded by Japan? What is her reason for wishing to Aug. 14-In the Assembly, on Wednesome one, if the Department is not to be make Japan poor? We believe this cannot be the intention of your country, but some. day, the debate on the want of confidence abolished.

of your countrymen who desire to benefit motion was continued till after ten o'clock.

themselves by lajaring others have excited Bailey, Douglas, Macrossan and Rutledge

seems to prevail among men holding high Leung Tang, Tee Kwai Lam, Ho Akiu,spoke, and the discussion was quiet and

us to make complaints. But ill opinion rank in your government. Their mind ars Chan Asai, Chan Asul, Cheung Ayuk, temperate. The debate was adjourned till Leung Asze, Tong Aobi, Pong Achol, Liu Tuesday next.

bent far from right; they pay no attention Alal, Tang Ang, Mak Alit, Ng Akam, and Cheung Achun, were charged with fighting Aug, 18.-The remark has been very

to probable events in the future, and, being and creating a disturbance on the Praya. general that no alluvial gold existed at a

blinded by selfish reasons, cannot-form just P. C. 162, stated that he heard a great depth, but the Chinese are about to disprove

opinions: We feel very sorry for these noise on the Praya and saw a lot of menthe assertion. About three miles below of Hongkong, a possession of Her Britannic genomen. We wish them to turn their sharp eyes to what, may be larger and more fighting. The first prisoner picked up a Palmerville a number of miners are setting Majesty. Your Excellency is a superior lasting advantages than the present email stone and threw it amongst the crowd; he fair wages, the wash being obtained from a person of brave, generous, and upright mind. profit. If this is not done both parties arrested him and sent for a party of Police depth of 10 to 14 feet. We hope this dis- When your Excellency assumed your pre-engaging in trade will derive no benefits in all the defendants were fighting; some bad covery will become a permanent industry, sent post, all bad customs and manners were fature

Since Japan made treaties with foreign and cause attention to the necessity existing onded by your excellent method of cartying stones and sticks,

for a more systematic trial of ground out public busthers. The strong were sub powers, she has paid special attention to dued, and the humble were helped, protested, diplomatic affairs, and anxiety to preserve hitherto neglected.

sad freed from abasement. This policy friendly intercourse with foreign countries Aug. 16.The steamer Ocean brought in made an entire change in the colonial go addition to other cargo 263 tons of rice for ernment of Hongkong, and thereupon the has caused the people to change old customs * Of the figures given above, the imports are this port, the duty on which will amount honourable reputation of your Excellency to B2454 13. 4d. She has on board a penetrated into every corner of Japan,

value of imported articles for government use, Do. cargo of 9520 packages of merchandise for whose people have for a long time eagerly not calculated as including the amount of the BAROXETER— 9 A.M.....

listened to the tales of your virtues and the amount of specie exported by the gover Southern ports,

your Excellency has come to Japan for the ment from the let your (1868) to the 7th year of THERMOMETER-) ▲..* Aug. 12-A Ministerial orisis is inmin purpose of promoting trade and friendship Meiji (1874). The amount of specie, exported His Worship said he must make the fortem prisovers were engaged in theent, owing to want of cohesion among the between three countries, viz., England, from 1868 to 1871, la not known. From 1872, supporters of the Government. An attempt Japan, and China. Our anxiety to receive to Jans 1978, 65,960,986 yea of new and old your Excellency is like that of a farmer, speria were exported, and during the same period The eighth and thirteenth defendants will be made to form a coalition Ministry." were fined $3 esch, in default of payment, 12 The members of Parlament drought.

who longe for rain after a duration of 19,458,205 yen ware imported, the difference FRUITS, WELLINGTON (NK),

being 44,507,781 yen By adding this to fourteen daye hard labour. The others Aug Ngal Air, and Ngai Ynk Lung, were were fined $1 each, in default, four days have voted themselvsan bonorarium of The presence of your Excellency is not 64,812,218 yen, the total excess of imperts is

two hundred guineas for their services dur-only an honour to inhabitants of Osaka, but | 108,830,000 yen. charged at the fortance of William Keller, I sach,

P. 5. Toomey, was recalled, and, in an- swer to a question by His Worship, said --- There are so many black follows in Tal. plog-shan at the present time that I have not been able to find the man in question, from the description given of him by Gormley; bat, if you will remand the case for two days, I will endeavour to produce more evidence.

Prisoner had no questions to put to the witnesson.

Case remanded till Friday...

sale.

THE ICE CREAM MAN AGAIN.

house.

Sentenced to fourteen days' bard labour and to pay $3 amends to complainant; in default of payment fourteen daya further imprisonment. ›

DISTURBANCE ON THE FRAYA.

Daniel Robinson was charged with dis- turbing the peace on the night of the 9th inst,, at eleven o'clock, in No. & district He had been calling out his for cream for

Defendant admitted the obarge and said Wong Aluk, an overseer of works on he did not know it was against the law. the Prays, stated that the third and eighth The Court imposed a fine of fifty cents and defendants began the fight; the others instructed Robinson to take out a licence joined in and made a great notke. Stones an a hawker, also telling him that he must were throws, and some of the men had not go about the streets disturbing people attaks. Witness cannot identify the per by his cries.

BONE. In answer to a question of the Defendant wished to know, how he could eighth prisoner, witness admitted that he make an honest living, if he were not al- had told him about a leak, which was then

stopped up. lowed to call out what he had for sale.

F. O. 168, recalled, said he was sure all honest living without breaking the law.

Defendant paid the fine, and left the Light

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