No. 6685.-DECEMBER 27, 1884.]
TELEGRAMS.
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THUMAN ANNEXATION AND THE
AUSTRALIAN COLONIES
Loros, Dục, 20.
Tux Chilaya-tan, a Japaness man-of-war now under construction in Englund being complete except in her internal fittings, in expected to arrive in Japan in March or April next. T
In response to the invitation of the G-IT is with much regret we learn, saye the Fortaont of Victoria to protest against the Amoy Gazette of the 12th inst., of the pro- annexation by Germany of the South Pacific bably fatal accident to Captain Hemmingson Islande, the Governments of Tasmania and of the British barque Angle Indian, lying. Queensland have expressed their willing in this harbour. At about 10 o'clock last ness to protest, while Now South Wales and night Captain Henningsen fall overboard South Australia decline to agree to do so, by some false step, or otler, and, though
every waistance was at hand, the a.. Tamsui hearing his outery having sant off a gig at onco, unfortunately nobody succeeded in ruscating him. Nothing has been heard of him yet, and it is to be feared that he is drowned. Captain Hemmingsun is known as a most scher man, and is deeply wissed by his many friends,...,
LOCAL AND GENERAL. PASSED CANAZI-Castello, Nov. 28; Hjem
nah, Dec. 15.
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The next FRENCH MA, by the M. M. Co.'s atonmer Anody, passed Cape St. Jamos un Thursday, the 20th inst, at 8 p.sa., and may be expected to arrive here on or about Tuesday, the 30th instant.
The next AMERICAN MAIL, por the P. M.
8. 8.100.'s steamer City of Bis de Janeiro, with the next American mail, left Yokohama on Tuesday, the 23rd inst., at daylight, and may be expected here on or about Tuesday, 30th inst.
The next 11 MAT, by the P. & O. Co.'s steamer Tasmania, left Singapore on Friday, the 26th inst., at p.., and may be expected here on or about Friday, the 2nd January. THE P. M. S. S. Co.'s steamer City of Tokio, with American mail, left San Francisco on the 6th inst. for Yokohama and this port.
SYSTEM of Ccmpulasry insurance is to be inaugurated in Germany December 1st, un- der which the benefits to be derived by the sick or disabled workmen are gratuitous me dical attendance, medicines and appliances, and after the third day a money allowance equal to half the daily wages, no long as it does not exceed 75 cents per day for thirteen weeks. In case of death, a burial allowance will bo made, amounting twenty times the daily average wages in the locality. It the local authorities is expected that throughout the empire will give hearty to operation to the scheme, as its effect will be to keep down pauperism.Paladhia Ledger."
THE CHINA
and the watch resulted in their receiving distribution of prizes at St. Paul's College. |
an overwhelming defeat.
The following is the score:--
LAWTEEN
E. 1. O. Wilson, mini bal,.....
f.J. Princia, tartnersk
0. E. Howarties, li Linwking,
C. F. Bowl, fuumaat, ↳ Hawkins, ons
Onriner, & KEDE,......
11. b Synes
3. G. Wow, sub, b Kyrnes,
11. E. Caldwell, a Whytelood, b Slusart,.....
E
E. Backen, hi Sharades. §. F. A. Hazeland, not out............ Y. I. Dezean, abwene..........
Extra......
BA
To?...
ax Roi. laning.
Imane Tuglin, cand & Win
T. P. Wade-iner, Wilson.....
7. A. C. Hawkins, e ardh Waison, a T. 13 Taylor, and Wool,......
B. I.. Armor, b Wilot....
H.. ken, e Steden, b Wilzooka -
H. W. Wailues, not out.......
I. II. Mackintosh, inn
1. H. Whitehend, e Wise, h $önd, C. P. Canter, retired kur!,
Bye.....
Second Iring 4. Stewart, & Wikon, & Dowire,
...Hewing, boste, E. L. by, TÚI DHE......... HE. W. Wallace, not csak,
krist, wider 5,.
Tow.....
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DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES AT ST.
JOSEPH'S COLLEGE.
He then distributed the prizes,
Below we give the list,
PRIZE LIST. SPECIAL FLAXM
F. Jesus and M. Gomes, Scholarships, by
Mr Belilios.
J. Brags, for Bookkeeping and arithmustio, Greek and, Roma Sculpture, by His Excellency the Governor,"
B. Brogs, for Christian Doctrine, gold
medal, by Mrs Remedios,
F. Almada, for English, a watch, by a
friend.
R. Sauza, for English Composition, Boys own Manual, by Mr G. Romano, Brazilian and Portuguesa Consul. W. Rose, for Chinese, an English and Chinese Dictionary, by Mr D. Noronha
PHURST CLASS
FIFTH CLASS" C. Kochn, 1st for General Proficiency, 1st for Portuguese, books by Mr. McStay, Now York. J. Fonseca, let for Good Conduct, Ist for Reading, and 2nd for Portuguese books by Mr. A. Cozen.
F. Marques, 1st for Christina Doctrine, 2nd for Femmanship, bli for Portugu; books by Mr D. Noronha
G. Ysanovich, Ist for Dictation, Srd for Christian Doctrine, benka by Mr A. Seth. A. Marques, lat for Arithmetic, 3rd for Dio- tation, book; and an inkstand by a friend. A. Pouston, 2nd for Goaduct, lal fur Peu- manship, and 4th for Fortuguese, buak by Mr Lyaught.
V. Rools, let for Howe Lessons, and for Penmanship, and 3rd for Portugueso, brick and an inkstand by the Catholic Circle.
L. G. Barrotto, fat prize for General Pro-A Souza, 1st for Attendance, Srd for Arith
ficions, a silver watch, by Mr J, A. Car-
metic, book by the French Cousal. . salho.
J. Rodrigues, 1st for Application, 3rd for
Home Lessons, books by a friend. M. Vas, 2nd for Roading, 3rd for Atten- deco, book and a citand by Mr T. Vincetiot.
V. Xavior, at for Cheiatan Doctrine, 1st for Good Conduct and end for Mathie tunties, gold medal by Me JM Guedes and hooka by the Frenel Consul
F. Gem, 1 for English, 1st for English. Silva, 2d for Christian Destrine, 3rd
History and 2nd for Natural History,
for Application, books by Mr J. J. Fran- poke presented by Mr A. Coxon.
Alpos, 2nd for Distalion book by Rav.
J. M. Xavier, 2nd for Claristian Deetrine, Jat for Natural History and 1st for Map Drawing, books by the Japanese Consul.” 15. P. Braga, for Composition, Declaration and 1st for Map Drawing, 2nd division the Illustrated History of the World, by Mr C. J. Gensalves.
J. P. Monteiro, 1st for Mathematics, 1st for Geography and 2nd for Lineal Draw J. II. Grimes, for Composition, Analysis,
ing, 2nd division, buks, by a friend.
and Frosch, books by Mr D. Norculit.
Danenberg, for Analysis and Declama. tion,
a fancy inkstand, by Mr F. D.
The annual distribution of prizes to the scholars attending St. Joseph's College took place in the College hall this after There were present: Their Excellancics the Governor, Admiral Dowell and Bishop Rai-BI mondi, Commodore Morant, the Hon. E.
The 9. 8. Beniarig lett Singapore for this Government et l'eting appears to be L. O'Malley, B. L. Dejardin (French Con-
taking the Coren trouble very coolly.
Ge-out), Mr Machida (Japanese Consul), Mc
B.
Grimes, for Geography, books by the
Guedes.
Catholic Cirelo,
cis.
Father Burno.
P. Gunes, 2nd for Arithalic, and 2nd for Home Loans, books by the Hon. J. Russell. A. Sila, 2nd for Application, a book and a G. Marques, and for Attendance, book, by
pencil case by a friend,
a friend.
N. Gonsalves, book by the French Consul
SIXTH CLAMS.
P. Silva, Ict for Christian Doctrine, 1st for Distation, 3rd for Portuguese, binka, by Rev. Father Bur
A. Farins, 1st for regular attendance, 2nd for Dictation, and Jes for Portuguese, books, by the Hon. F. Stewart.
some to have oxcited them to fury. Any sweet, and would, I think, find more favour how, the building adjoining that in which with laces then tobacco-smoke." the entertainment was going on was set on smoke makes the atmosphere somewhat fire about seven o'clock in the evening, and murky, and gives a picturcaque uncertainty when the guests tried to leave they found to everything in the room. And then tho themselves unfronted by a number of one Bttle din oil lamp burning, aud
Tnsed men. The Korean officlale wore throwing ftustic sadows. What a study. at ones attacked, Bin Yoiyok receiving for flenibrande! Ous men, however, was aerere injuries, and only escaping by some awake. He was the governor. Ho was Japanese dragging him inside the house, apparently very glail to see us, but did not • Boku, Kia Giokakin, and others managed rise. He was polite, he was afhanks. Ho tu reach the palace, where they found the invited as to take sents with a cordiality King and warned him of the danger, which alarat persuaded us that there were Then reports came in that the city had seats to take. been fired in three other places. The The governor, being Chinnao, was natural- King at once removed to another place,ly called Juhns, the was brown. He accompanied by a number of the Japanese had the traditional features of the 'alarat- faction, and sout for assistaven to the eyed idolater. He wore an old exat, and Japanese Logation. The Minister, Mr Taa pair of trousers, and boots,
Ho lay keseye, at once marched to the King's across end end of a bedstead, with his resene with 140 Japanese soldiers, leaving head down on a pillow and ong fost only 10 behind to guard the promises. It hooked round the bed-post. He was ap going that about this time dome of the purently cooking cpiuni in a little laup Korean officials belonging to the Chinese provions to using it. pas hung on party attempted to obtain necess to the 'the wall und Ry on the bed. King, and were at once slaughtered by the was smolding opin; he always dues 119:
H& attendants of thuir political opponents. dosa not go to bed and got up, hare break- Nuxt morning, the 5th instant, an Ediet fast, lunch, and dinner, and a glass of was issued stating that the principal leaders something hat. He sickes opiuiz on the of the engrossist Party had been appointed and of that badstead. That is his The ollior to the chief offices in the Government. Anbiography. He always dove it. uneasy feeling prevailed all day, although bedstead is for customers. As I said, they the King returned to the chief place, and distribute themselves across the place in the Royal Guards were ordered to take layers. You cannot put thirty Lasers, extra precautions. On the following day a balaye, and Chinese in a single row on romour was catront that the General in bod six feet feet long, so you put them in command of the Chinese troops had ordered layers. The result is secto like the tre Chinese traders in Soul to assemble,Stay of a lot of peoplu osphere F'unch
Mrs.
I have described the scenu exactly it
The S. 8. Glencoe lett Singapore for this noral Wu Ta-cheng has atarted for Seoul A. G. Romano (Portuguese and Brazilian Campos, for Good Conduct and Applica J. Jesus, 1st for Spelling, 3rd for Dictation, paused along. When Mr Inouyo arrived preconceived notious that there must be
port on the 19th inst.
port on the 21st instant.
tion, books by Mc J. J. Francis.
Roso, 1st for Chinose and Ist in the 2nd division for Map Drawing, book by Me
D. Noronha, and an inkstand by Mr Vin-B. F. Sequeira, for Arithmetic, book by Mr
without any military or naval force, and Consul), Mr J. J. Francis, Captain Demps. The S. 8. Nestor left Singapore for this an officor named Su Ch'ang is ordered to ater (Adjutant Hongkong Police), Mr A.
port on the 26th instant.
the same place in order to hold an investi- | Coxon, Mr G. II. Bateson Wright, Mr D. We also learn by the Shea Pau Norgolu, Mr J. M. Guedes, Mr Sale, and that a Decrce has been issued in which the a host of ladies and gentlemen, parcute and danger threatening Corea is spaken of in friends of the scholars,
Tere Italian mau-of-war Vettor Pisani left ❘gation. the harbour to-day for Shanghai.
Masna Jardine, Matheson & Co. inform us that the steamer Tulung, from Calcutta, left Singapore for this post to-day.
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Tea Tasmanis, with the next English mail, left ́ Singapore for Hongkong on Friday, the 26th inst., at 5 p.m.
THE Russian inen-of-war Minin Raeboypsit, and Opritchnik arrived at Yokohama on the 14th inst. from Nagasaki,
We acknowledge receipt, with thanks, of a copy of the Biographia de Polycarpo'da Costa, by Mr J. M. de Jesus.
ELORTY AIX invalided or time expired French soldiers and sailors were brought down from Keelung by the BI. M. steamer Mentalch, which arrived to-day.
YESTERDAY morning a party of Water Police, in one of the police steam lauuchos, accended in capturing a gang of pirates
The hall was
prettily decurated, and seats were provided.
for their Excellencies ou a dais at the end of the ball.
College enjoyed the greatest peace and pur- sued their studies uninterrupted under the
the lightest possibic terms. It appears that the Viceroy of Chikli lately memoria- lised the Throne to the effect that a German afficer, named Sebelin, slwuld be recalled to the Poi-yang squadron, roarking at Before the distribution began Biskop the same time that Sobulin had found the sailors of the Nan-yang: squadron quite Raimondi said it was with sidecrely grata- guorant of foreign naval tactics. Thful feelings that the Directors and pupils of Empress observes that while she believes it is quite true that such an opinion had St. Joseph's College greeted the Governor buen expressed by the officer in question, on his arrival to distribute the prizes it was only a conjecture on the part of second time. Amidst the rumours of war that he had shown himself unwilling to and disturbances the pupils of St. Joseph's command the foot, There are no algus of war in the Corean ports,' says Her Majesty, while the defence of Formosa is of the utmost importance, and Liu Ming-chuan must be succoured. We hear glorious British lag. Under the Christian that Sobelin is willing to render service to Brothers, who were, he apprend known to Us; therefore let am still take the five their excellencies, not only had something vessuls from the as-yang to Fakien.been done during the past year towards edu- Alau, lot Tsing Kno-ch'uan order Shao, To-tai of Shangies, to deliborate will eating the pupils, but something had been the foreign officer in question specting done in the right direction. The number of: the relief of Formosa, and report to Us by telegraph.'-N.-C. D. News.
pupils was always on the increase. Last year, when they opened the new building in which they were, the number of pupils was about 800; this your it had increased to about 350 The attendance both years had heen very good, considering the onervating, tropica-
THREE is stationed in Li Hongkaw, says the Shanghai Mercy, a batallion of nativa vo lunteers, which tho Chinese authorities ap pear to find great dificulty to uaitituid,
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cenot.
A. Suth.
SECOND CARS,
M. Alres, 1st for General Proficiency and Christian Doctrine, silver watch, presented by Mr J. A. Carvalho, and a silver medal by Mr J. M. Guedes. F. Vandenberg, 2nd For Christian Doctrino, 1st for English Composition and lat for Good Conduct, boss presented by the Spania Consul.
A. Corta, 1st for English, and 2ud for Geography, three books presented by the Hon. J. Inssell.
F. Costa, 1st for Arithmetic, and and for Analysia, books presented by the Hon. T. Stewart, and an inkstand by Mr W. Lysaught.
J.
La Vichy, ist for Analyat, and Sad for Penmanship, books presented by Dr. Hartigan.
J. H. Pigeon, let for Geography, and for Map-drawing, and 2nd for Arithmetic, L. Alvaris, 1st for French, 1st for Pen- manship, 2nd for Composition, and lat Map drawing, A Box of Colours pre- sented by Mr A. G. Romans, Brazilian and Portugueso Consul, and two book by the French Consul,
for
F. Pintos, Lat for Attendance, for Applica
tion and Hou Lens, presuuted by Mr C. Thompson, San Francisco,
و
J. Tavares, 2nd for Good Conduct, books
presented by Mir A. Coxci
J. Baptista, 3rd for Christian Doctrino, and 3rd for Grammar, two books presented by Mr F. Vincenot.
24 for Portuguese, books, and an instand by the Hon. J. Russell.
Wu visited some other opluni-dens down
and that they had been furnished with of June 21. The rosult on
About five o'clock p.m. firing mis is not so bad as might be expected, cause heard in the direction of the palace, and the atmosphereis opin-smoko, which the Bir ya was informed that the obliterater any other odem, and is probably Chinese anthers were snerung the Japa rough on microbes, to parody a popolar nese, and that he had better seek actus advertisement, place of safety. He and the other Japas |
es employed in the Gazette office then was, and I must aty that, in spite of the made the best of their way to the Legation, appearance of the place, in apite of the stones, &c., being thrown at them as they squalor of the neighbourhood, in spite of he was told that sixteen or soventeen Japaäomething especially abhorrent about auch neas studenta and merchants had been A scone and sech a place, it was not to. Souza, for Glenorat Improvement, bucks, expressed for the safety of the linister, them was a placid disregard of trivialities
murdered in the streets, and scans wore pulsiva. It was calm, it was peacefu and an inkstand by Mr G. Shinep.
who still routine with the King. Indeed, such as politics, war, beiting, tmde, and M. Xavier, Ist for Good Conduct, books,
the little hand shut up in the Lagation had, all the eaten, occupations, and incidents of by Mr Mestay, Kaw York. J. Silva, 1ac for Reading, and 4th for just decided to try to fight a way to the daily life, which only opium can give.
Portugues, bucka, by Dr W. Hartigan.
palace when the trapets of the Japanese A. Talavera, 1st for Peamanship, 5th for detachment was hoard, and in a few to. Portuguers, hooks, by the Catholic Circle.ments Mr Takezaye arrived. By this time Z. Pereira, dat for Application, book, by a
a good deal of firing bad boon going on, friend.
but the Koreans showed onnmendable prudence in konping out of the way of the Japanese soldiers. The Official Gentle ofhise, the burraoke ocupied by the Japanese, and any other buildings were how all burning at the same time, and the whole night, was passed in anticipation of an attack upon the Legation. Early on the 7th inst a sortie was ade to obtain now, and it was ascertained that Chinese soldiers held the South Gate of the city, and land taken up a position behind the Japanese Legation. The prospect was not encouraging, as there were about 1,000 Chinese troops, besides Baltitude of Korosus, but what concerned the Japanes more than the odds against thes was the discovery that their provisions were running short; indeed the dis- advantages of a diet of horse-Josh and formed the subject of animated cou- versation About eight o'clock a.m. the
L. Ezinger, 2nd for Penmanship, Gth for Portuguesa, hunks, by the Frenca Conan. V. Franco, 2rd for Spelling book, by Mr
W. Lyang
J.
Burnie, 2nd for Genoza! Improvement, books, by floud.
E. Gonzales, #nd for Arithmetic, book, by
Mr J. J. Francis.
L. Marques, 2nd for Good Conduet, beolt,
by Mi F. Vincent.
F. Castro, 2nd for Reading, book, by a
friend,
Chinese Class.
IT STANDARD. Low Cheung, las for General Improvemcat,
book, by Mr D. Noronha. Chan Al Kai, for Rea ing, book, by the
Catholio Vivda.
Pan dh Tray, for good Conduct and Dicta
tian, back, by M. G. Sharp. Weng Sueng Ying, for Arithmetic, book,
and an inkstand by Mr F. Vincenot, Lai Ah On, for Christian Doctrine, book,
by Rev. Father Barno.
2ND STANDARD.
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Blackwall way, which are very difficult of acerse en account of the auspiciu with which they regard strangers. Stil, Cook'a knowledge procured our admission. I will not describe them here, as they boro sunch the same, but less interesting, features. However, I cu tatily to their existener, having neun thom. Altogether, I make out that they are in use at the present day some half-dozen of these places."
THE paron extended the box.to Bill but he slowly shook his head.
Como William, givo something, said the parson. Can't do it sad Bill.. Way not le not the cause good enough; but I'm not able to give good one?' said be. Yes anything, ssid Bull Pool pooh! I know better; you must give me a better reason than that. Well I owe too muc
tou much money; and I must be just before I
um generous, you know. But Williams, you owe hraven a larger debt than you owe anyone elso,' That's true, parson, but heaven ain't
suntries fired their rifles, and immediately afterwards the Koreans masalled the Lega-pushing me like the rest of my creditors. tion. Three times the attack was made, oiled and broken. No further attempt tut on each ocasion the enemy retired
on board a junk, about three miles out-Some weeks ago part of these would be climate in which wa lirod. The examina), J. Bartadas, 2nd for Application, and Trang Ah Shing, for Reading aud Dictation, ordered Some one else i
ions took place as usual, and the pupils in
Home Lessons, two books presented by the Mev. Father Burns. the Chinese division got a laigher per core Hero, and for attendanco, presented tage than last year, viz.: 95 in round pum
by a frieut. bers. It had been assorted that sons of the standards might not develop the young-
T. Loureiro, 3rd for Arithmetic, a book
presented by Mr J. J. Frausis.
B. Figaniroda, 2nd For Chinces, a book
N.
E.
presented by Mr D. Noronha,
THE CLASS,
by Dr Marques and Mr W. Lysaght.
bok, by Mr a. Cozan.
certainly be made at night, and they
e rear. The
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sido Groen Island. Information was re-defenders, not having received any pay for caived by the police to the effect that the a couple of woonths previously, and boing on crew of the pratical craft had attacked the point of starvation, broke into the cook. trading junk named the Su-lee, during the shops of that neighbourhood and helped previous night, and stolen property to the themselves to the entables on which they sters' minds, but it was evident that the start value of some $800. The Gfteen men who could lay their hands. Congdaints avere dards were necessary to test the progress of were arrested on board the jank were subsequently made at the Police Station by the boys' minds. Besides the subjects re- the keepers of the establishments in ques- brought up before the magistrate at the tion, with the result that our local authori.quired for the standards, the Christian Br
there opened some extra classes to facilitate Police Court this morning and charged tica Temonstrated with the Trotai, who the acquirement of more knowledge by the with piratically attacking the Su-let, on the promised to lock into the matter; and, the students; besides the extra subjects apparently, he has done so by ordering a high seas, and stealing therefrom property military tax to be levied on tas residents of taught in the subject classes auch, as geo- ography, algebra, mensuration and Jan- to the value of $850. Four other men, Li Hongkow. However, the natives do not guages, they had this year oponed a class who are believed to have disposed of the ages about this aquese, and at the for drawing. In their passage up the hail, Mixed Court this morning (Dec. 22nd) his hearers baight distinguish, on the walle, plunder taken from the Su-lee, were charg. large number of then charged the tipas of the progress made by the pupils in that ed with receiving part of the property, that district and two of his runners with subject. They regretted that this year ag well knowing it to be stolen. MF F. H. O. amounted to about 70,000 cash. Thore ap himself to compete for the Government unlawfully levying the sax, which in all one from St. Joseph's Cotege prosented Wilson prosecutod, on behalf of the owner peared also the commander of that body of Scholarship. This was mainly due to the of the Sules, nad Mr Mossop appeared for braves, and he took great interest in the young age of the pupile; in future when they three of the defendants charged with re-sessor, and Captain Superintendent Melwen profit by the kind offer made to them. Wast proceedings. Mr Gilca was the foreign as were older, he was aure they would gladly ceiving the goods. No ovidence was taken took a seat on the bench, on behalf of the however, had given him most pleasure dur- this morning, the ease being remanded till Municipality. A long dispute rose being the year was to see that the boys had bJ. Azevedo, int for Geography, Buck pro
tween Ar Giles and the Acting Magistrate,
relisli for study, to Wednesday noxt. The three defendants the latter declaring emphatically: that the to have a taste, represented by Mr Mossop were allowed tipau was fully justified in levying the love knowledge: Every ona prenent who had. Machado, 1s for Attendance and 2nd glish provincial town to be landed for the liad a narrow escapes, for a Korean soldier bait, and to the level of the sea in inches, tentke
out on bail of $500 excl.
BERVICES OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND FOR TO-MORROW.-1ST SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS DAY.
Cathedral,-
8 a.m.-Parade Servies, Morning Prayer
and Screson Rev. J. B. Ost
11 a.m-Morning Prayer, Sermon, and
Holy Communion, The Colonial Clip
Jail.
3.30 p.m.-Children's Service, The Colo-
ial Chaplain.
5.15 p. Evening Prayer and Sermon,
The Colonial Chaplain.
St. Peter's Church,
Rev. J. B. Okt.
taxbeen connected for some time with "adaca-
As this vist of the matter was not shared ting yonths in this part of the world would by the forcion assessor it was decided that
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was made to guía ao estranoo, and when afternoon came Mr Takezoye held & Council Chuo Tzo Ming, 1st for General Improve-of War with Colonel Murakami and other Tea Al Yan, Lat for Application and Attend the military, said they were ready to die ment, book, by Air J. J. Francis. officers. Colonel Murakami, speaking for
ance, book, by Dr V. Hartigan,
in defence of the flag whenever the Minister enrested removal fresh assault would from the Legation, sa Hue Ah Wah, for Good Conduct and Chris tian Doctrine, books, by Mr A. Seth.
then be as a great disadvantage. De Wong Ah Chan, let for Arithmetic andsides, the question of provisions had alreatly become serious, and it last it was resolved Geography, book, by a friend.
tu evacuate the Fegation and force a 385 STANDARD. Than Bwek Chan, for General Improve, pogo
to Chanolpo. This decision was at once acted upon. An advance meat, Medal, by a friend. Hon Yang Wau, for Attendance nod Read-stard led the way, then came the non-Nasaki, 30.21
combatante-women and children only, for ing, boots, by a friend. Pang Lan Fung, for Christian Doctrine and every man bore arms that day-the remain
der of the soldiers bringing up: the Grammar, booka, by Mr J. J. Francis.
main gate was thrown open, three ringing Lee Fat Wing, for Cool Conduct and Attend-
ance, books, by the Hou, J. Russel).
ehoors were given, and before the Chinese Ng Paing Shang, for Reading and Dictation, and Koreans realized what was doing the
Modal, by a friend,
little band succeeded in extricating steif from the trap the enouy thought so secure. While passing along the road leading by the palaco a cannon shot was fired upon the re- fugees, but the ball spent itself coug sex To the Eddor of the *CHINA MAIL,
Korea. No attempt to harness the retreat Dec. 27th.
took place, and nothing eventful occurred on the 24th instant from Tantsui, bringing there was much difficulty in getting across.
SHH... Champion arrived in Amoy until they reached th Asta river, where Luzon and fallen in the North. Gradients over one of the residents. It seems the Threats of instant death in case of non-cum-
W. DOBERCE, French Adid allowed the stores forpliance with his orders was, it last resorted
Government Astronomer. Consulta se landed, brat refused to allow the ferryman convey the party to the oppo- H.M.S. Cockchafer and mail for H.B.M.'s by Colonel Murakami, and thenonly would ted by tha. American Ponsul.
oven a latter with the post mark of an L-
eito bank. While
crossing Mr Takesye fur Grammar, Books presented by Mr J. neutral residents, whose friends in Amoy who was concealed in the boat shot at bat.
had sont orer Costs and for Home Exsumos, Brukstrastimes to the pay story fortunately missed the Minister. A slash to that pours orsuse of the French to from an other word placed it out of the Ict then pass after duo examination. It is miscreant's power to repeat his dastardly at- to be hoped the Frunch Admiral has a res temps. Shortly afterwards Chemulpo was Lou sunable explanation to offer for what ap ruached, and here they found that news of pears a piece of unnecessary harshness, the troubles had preceded them, for three
Luz, 1st for General Proficiency, Rook Suuches, but for English Composition and 2ud for General Iniprovement, Books presented by Mr A. G. Romano, Brasi. lian and Portuguese Consul, Rev. Father Burne, and an inkstand by a friend.
1st for Good Conduct, 1st for i Application, Books presented by-the Hon. F. Stewart.
da Cruz, Isk for Christian Doctrine, Įst for Grain, lat for Dictation, Ass fo Reading and 3rd for French, Silver J. Luong, 1st for Arithmetic, 1st for Lineal Modal presepted by Mr J. M. Guedes. Drawing and 2nd for Caristian Doctrine, Compass Box presented by Mr W. Danby and Book by Rev. Father burno,
gonted
the case should be referred by the Munich-grenith him that it was not an easy task.
Boys here studied just pal Council to the Court of Consula, and teaching them. that no taxes shutli be levied in the mean- enough to be there to get i situation, no J. while. The tipao and his runners were re only believed that
inore. They were true positivists. Tiwy
which they s losed on bail.
The Russian Court of today is some what severe in its ideas of social propriety. At the present moment, in St. Petersburg,
it may seem altogether impossible to cir- in a special clase, to acquirt mere knowledge, and thoroughly master the cumscribe the loving latitude of manners English language and English compost- which is known by that somewhat repellant
J.
F.
F.
J. Francia.
presented by Mr F. Vincent.
Andrew, 2nd for Arithmetic and 2nd for Geography, Books presented by Mr W. Lysaught.
Francis
R. McBean, 2nd for Dictation, Book and au inkstand, presented by Mr J. J. Barretto, 1st for Mental Arithmetic, Bouks presented by Mr G. Sharp.
Barradas, 2nd for Mental Arithmetic, Prayer Book, presented by Rev. Father Burno.
to
CORRESPONDENCE. ·
with their own eyes, or felt with their own A. Alvares, 1st for Horne Lessons, 2nd for seeing, that as yet there has been to deeluguns from the Nissi Kan wore on shore in told he of advantage to them in their
offer explanation to anot fingers, and they would not undertake to
Application and lat for Penmanship, aration of war. Possibly he will not composition, and every possible precaution Laken study a subject except what they saw
Medal and Book by Mr. Soth..
sider there is any obligation resting on him for safeguarding all foreign residents. On occupation. However this year there were
However, the 9th about twenty Japanese were escort- more than 20 boys, who, having passed in
we may remind him he is not out of theed to Cheulpo by sse Chinese soldiers wood yet, and it is not to be expected that doad set is being made against the in the subjects required by the afandarde,
one in his position would wish to ridun tas These men had been servants in the house of the American and British Espresento- of dirtation. To the ordinary sou of Adam had, voluntarily, remained there to study
breach which has been certainly crestod tires, and after receiving protection from between France and England by few in- their employers were sent to Chemulpo for terested jurnalista on both sides,
safety when the excitement at the capital The word is still large enough for both ind somewhitsutsided. In all about twen nations, inc the public opinion of hotty Japanese have been killed, a very much handel acts of this description levelled at a riendly and we hear that the wires of some handful of inoffensive British subjects who of the Japanese tradesmen were subjected have already been all-but ruined by the to the most revolting treatment by the Chi- Fronch operationa France has her hands rose soldiers-Hinge News toferably fall just at present, nud, it will not be wise of her to turn the tide of Bri tish sympathy. I enclose my card and romain, Sic,
Yours faithfully
But
-Evening Prayer und Bermon, namo. Love laughs-ot looksraithe, tiou. Moreover they had formed, with R. Peraim, 2e for Good Conduct, Praya: countries is not likely to endorse high larger zutaber wounded-several very so
St. Stephen's Church (all Services in Chi-
nesʊ.)
11 am-Morning Prayer, &c., Boys, J. E. fat and Fang Yat San.
6.30 p.m.-Evening Prayer and Sermon,
Revs. J. B. Ost and Fong Yat Soul
want, say, once and-a-half round the room what penalty he would incor
Pioners.
CRICKET.
Would he
Book, presented by Mr F. Vincenot.
J. B. Gibbs, for French, Book and an ink stand, presented by the French Conanl
FOUNTU CLASS.
A. Fires, 1st for General Proficiency and Attendance, books presented by Mr D. Noronh
book pre
T. da Silva, lat for Arithiaetin, H. Monskoy, 2nd for Reading, ad for
sented by Mr. W: Lysaught, Dictation, and 2nd for Geography, books presented by Dr W. Hartigan,
E. J. Figueiredo, 2nd for Grammar, 3rd for Christian Doctrina, and 3rd for Goo graphy, bocks presented by the French Corsai
the Monitor of Moscow-the Imperial Mrs, some old pupils, & find of literary olub, Grundy has devised one method of stop where they mat and practised English, and ping the amorous small change of society. out of their own economy, with the help of An unwritten edict has been issued to a few friends, they had started a library. the effect that at all balls during the which already contained cane ne, good present winter season, waiting shall be ok He had no hesitation in asserting F.
that all this was principally due to the kind Bubjected to certain restrictions. A. gen-
Governor addressed tleman shall be expected henceforth to words which the waltz only chce round the room with his intercat which he took in education,
his to the pupila last year, and to the P. M. Fereira, ist for Christian Doctrine, partner and then to leave her at liberty.
2nd for Arithmetic, and 3rd for Heading, REAR & Dust, Nire has, says the Japan This sounde very dreadful, but we should sentially by establishing the Goverment books presented by the Hon. F. Stawart Gazette of the 17th inatent, been ordered to now if an absent-manded dancer scholarships, which were entirely due to J. D. Osmund, Led for Reading, Ish for China waters vid Corea with the Takashi
College, belonging to every nationality, His Excellency The pupils at St. Joseph's Geography, and Srd for Dictation, books. kan and Kongo-kan.
presented by Mr G. Sharp. be sent to Siberia? Or to moet General were not only proud of the worthy ropre. sentative of our gracious Queen, but they Lauden on the Afghan frontier also loved him for the efforts ho ride to THE Mainichi Shimbun states that there
better education (appisse). They are not are only four companies (of forty men each)
40 many prizes this year as there were last of Japanese soldiers in Koros, one at In-
yesz. chhos and the others at 86al." The only A match between taas representing the present. As he had said on previous occa His Excellency briefly addressed those available force therefore at the disposal-of the Legation is about a handred and twen- | legal fraternity and the bankers and brokers síonf similar to the present, it was one of by men.
was played yesterda ou the Cricket Ground, the first duties of a Governor to promote, by every means in his power, and advance in beautiful weather. The lawyers had it all the great and noble cuase of education, that Just as we want to press last night (Man- their own way, the other teaza bowling and zaost splendid, and, at the same time, that day), the proprietor of this paper received fielding, as a whole, most wretchedly State, Accordingly he gladly accepted the most practicilly useful department of every 4 summons from the Metropolitan Police Meters Wood and Wilson had a very easy find invitation of his revered friend, Mon- Bureau, and on a deputy being being sent task in totalling 96 and 74, respectively. signor Raimondi to preside on tais ints- to the station, he was verbally instrusted Some of Wilson's hite were very pretty, resting and important ocasion, and he was sure they would all rejoice to see not that any report concerning the Korean and he sent the ball clean into the water, only the Governor but also the Admiral affair, even in the form of a rumour, must two or three times. Unfortunately for the commanding H. Ma'naval forces on this sts not be published without the sanoa of bankdr and brokers the veteran cricketer Heved it was only by an accident that Licut. tion, and she Commodore Morant. He be the Foreign Office. We accordingly sub- mitted all our proofs to the inspection of Mr Chater waa disabled early in the game, General Sargent was not there also He the Foreign Office, who ordered there and thus precluded from playing. Mr Wal-must have been prevented by an accident. inoval of some items Bence the lateness
His Excellency spsko further on education of this morning's publication Nichi Nichi Laco was the only one who made anything The tenor of his remarks were identies Sheminen
like a stand for the bankers and brokers, with that contained in his speech at the
CAUTION.
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Quotations.
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HONGKONG, December 27:
New Patna, cash,... 005/7) Old
cash,... 675 Now Benares, cash,... 6024/605
Ota
New Malwa, credit,... 530/40- Allowance, Tacle 10,86 Old Malwa, credit,... 550 Allowarise. Taels, to Perala 490508 | Allowance, .......16 Persian, Paper find,... $95/600 Allowance, Tele2! 08/16
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12
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4 mths' sight,
19
Wire,
THE INSURRECTION IN KÖLEA.
Then wo found outsolves in an opium- Bank, Wire, Mr Inouye Kalaigoro, who has been em- dan," "A small rooni, eight fect t square, and and manage their Offid Gazette, passed which were stuck a ployed by the Korean Government to edit na more; four white-washed walls, against
bck a few Chinese through Kuba in the Gaukai-mary, and for and texta, a nall, tight-shut window. Two Credits, nished the Fushin Nippo with his personal bedstends, one on each side, nearly fill the Documentary 4 months' sigh experience during the recent outbreak at spac leaving only a narrow presage be- India, Soul. According to Mr Touye the trouble tween; each bedstoad bonats a matress and
demand, commenced, or at all events a suitable pre-a few pillows. The only light is supplied Shanghai, demand, text was afforded, in connection with a by two or three diminative glasa-abaded oil J. Christo, 2nd for Attendance, books pre-banquet given by the Korean Fostmaster inrups, which are used for lighting the Gold Leat 90 fine...
asnted by a friend.
formal inauguration of his Department scene. And in faia General, Ko Yeichoku, to celebrate the opine. Those are the properties in the Sovereigns,
taia small room there are There were invited to this entertainment some thirty human beings They
Temperature. the Commandors of the four battalions of mostly Chinees, Malays, and Lacars but Taken at Mesars Falconer & Co's Premises, Household Troops, Kin Giskulin, Boks, anong them is one Englishman. The greater Yeike, Jokohan and some other official number are lying plied ons atop of the
Quizen's Road) prominent among the Progressist Party, otlier on the right hand, bed,
Homoro, December 27.
F. X. Tavares, 1st for Permarship, Srd for Grammar, a compass box and books pre. sented by Mr. G. da Fuchs and books presented by Mr Sharp,
fre
30-days' sight, private
828.10
$ 6.50
Len
A Braga, 3rd for Arithmetic, books pro
sented by the Hon. F. Starart.
R. Figner, for Penmanship and Drawing, and who resent what is riyled the faga sucking at their pipes on the other hod. BAROMETEH
a box of colours and a book presented by nese faction, in contradistinction to the One by one they, too, drop off into stupar, Mr J. J. Francis.
who support Chineas influence. The For- and the room is quite silent. It is a Do Marques, for Application and Home sign Reprezentatives and other foreign strange sight. Thirty human bodice, as TUBEROMETER--3 di Lessons, books presented by bir F. Vin-residents were also asked to attend, but motionless and sensefeza ta if dear, lying cenot.
whether they did so M Inouye dose not together in a confuged mass, and in a room Do.. J. Preysler, for Applicatus and Home maution The banquet was apparently hardly large enough contain two The
Lessons, books presented by Mr Me regarded by the Chinese fiction as a kind atmosphere is filled with spino
ino-smoke Stay, New York. ***
of glorification in honour of a Japanes it has not an unpleasant smell-ething P. Vincenot, for French, book and an ink innovation the postal serviossad this, botween inoones and sandal wood. It is stand presented by the Hou. F. Stewart. taken with the remission of the indemnity, rather & senauqua mull-soothing and
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