No. 7057.-MARCH 15, 1886.]
adivistock,
LOCAL AND GENERAL. PASSED SUEZ CANAL
OUTWARD BOUND:Compton, ladiestock,
THE CHINA MAIL.
Cantor quiet, for quint it is, despite the That the Chinese in Hongkong continue to was E. by N, at the Fenk E.SE, at the statoments of our correspondenta,
Jan. 8; Marcia, Jan. 12; Hormonards, & DEMENTED Chimman who had been Rhodora Jais, Jan 19 Rhodora, Jan, 16 Nordea, January picked out of the water this morning and 26 48/tara, January 20 Yorkshire, Fab. 10 Fab. 10 Ningchoro, Patrocus, Prome saved from a self-inflicted death gave the thecho,
** (Skore); Hymns, 263,183. Tas Annual Report of the Hongkong Chamber of Commerce will be found on our fourth page. "R
We ara roquonto 1 to state that on the first feur Sunday mornings in Lent, commena. ing to-morrow, Bishop Bandon will preach a series of sermons in St. John's Cathedral, at the 11 o'clock servico,
ANOTHER. Company of the Northampton shire Regiment were exercised in regimental fold-drill on the Aberdeen hill-side yenter day afternoon. The practice consisted of sections advancing in skirmishing order on "dummy' targets.
Tus M. M. Co.'s steamer Melbourne, with the next French sud Australian mails on
a
it was known
no
ovade the Stamp duties, and that the Stamp Rovenue shows a consequent decrease.
COM
Those unsavoury drains, In the absence of mains, Are the curse of our fragrant bow'r
But for temporing traps Chooking favers, perhaps We'd go gulping typhoid ev'ry hour.
Is there nothing will quench This abommable stench While this Taitam Tunnel is bored 1
Are the people to die
of
That it w That it was a matter for regret that the Honorary Surgeon of the Corps did not fill his croupier's place. That the professional pairs' tennis inatok will be interesting, but that a handicap ought to be arranged.
Chat such an arrangement would give the poorer pairs a better chance, while it would produce more hopeinl play,
level of the lower clands S.SE and the the level of the very highest clouds, perhage level of the higher clouds NN.W, and at
Observatory and 120 inches at the Peak 8 miles up
109 inches of rain were collected at the It rained during 748 hours and on 144 days The highest roading of the black bulb of a thermometer laid on the grus was 38, thermometer was 160, the lowest randing At the Peak it full to 34 of a thermometer laid on the grus was 38
Motor
Mr W. Logge Mr M. Grote
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121
yards yards yards total.
200 400 500.
arde total.
11
37
Mr.J. D. Humphroys 25 Mr O. Stiebel' Mr R. K. Leigh Mr E. L. Woedin Mr Boyd
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22
65
19
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11
41
38
25 20 21
06-
-19 1318
50
Totals, 14877 100
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08
20
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23 20
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24 15 21 . 21
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Feat. Holmes
EFFECTIVE MEMBERS.
Gunner Cordish Sergt. Tomlin Gunner Wood Gunnor Mordeir Ganner Frakson
Thst an end should be put to the Blockade Gunner Hope
of this port.
has
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BAL
thashes
Fracor-Smith also recited "The charge of the Light Brigado."
lose about twelve o'clock by the singing of A vory pleasant evening was brought to a God Save the Queon by the Company,
Police Intelligence. (Defore E. Mackean, Em.) Friday, March 12.
THE EXTRADITION CASE The trial of Chang Chi, whom the Chi
was
ch
1969:16
Ho
broken (Hear, hear.) Now, during the As far as shooting goo, and I think our long years Major Tripp has distinguishod Commandant will bear meout in this though portor of our games and all our amin practice your our shooting at the targots himself as an able, active, nad zealous sup. we have had very little practice only one That Work Woman was not the play to
rost sudonasful onceman (Hear, hear), one Home or the line. (Applause). Well, ments of every description (Lend applause) is year with the hig guns has vory seldom In his earlier days in this Colony, he was a beon boaten either by the Volunteurs at theur, Fob 10 Melbourne, Fah 23 policos at the Central Station some little
bring out the strong points of our local.
of the best shots and an active sportsman. gentlemen, all I have got to say now is that Berenice, Devonshire Galley of Lorne, trouble and excitement this Lorenoon. He Berenice, Devonshire, resite, Chart manifested decided object Glereng De Bay, March
amateurs, but that nevertheless the
During his lattor years, he has not, per I see a great many honorary members, who Gleneagles Nestor Pembrokeshire,
Combination autoded in making the
these matters, bulk b haps, taken himself such an active part in support as with their dollare, who night be see, March 2; De Bay, March 6; dehil. Brat manifested decided objections to having les, Iravil rddy, Massalius, March 9
andienes laugh Boartily, sanding them
these meters, but he has lont to the con- come effectisca, and who, I am sure if they HousWARD BOUND:layon, February after a great deal of alirieking and strug
hie wat alothes taken off, and it was only home in good bumour-which, after all,
munity his knowledge, his zeal, his energy, turned out would become very good volun Bellerophen, Fab. 23, Marci gling that the prisoner's garb was drawn on
The highest temperature of the air was his tact, and he has made himself the toera (Applause). We have already started is a fair criterion of success.
88 at the Observatory and 83 at the Ponk promoter and principal assistant and them with the rifle, and I hope they will nese authorities accuse of pirsoy and mur- 1
Bening Sarpedon, Andy March 6, Ben him. And the trouble with the kinatie Tast we wish the Canton Amateurs all 30 at the Peak.
The lowest was do at the Observatory and principal manager of nearly all our turti to the big guns (Applause). Gon-der in their territory, and wish delivered glor, Glaners, March §.
was not at end even then, for when being success, and trust that they will soon get The next FRENCH MAIL, per the M. Meluded the watchfulness of his kasper, and led from the change room to the jail ho
sports and all our amusements (Hear, lemon, I can only say again that I feel into their hands, was continued to-day af success, and trust that they will soon observations are the
sports ander of neat and (Applaga become vor sure if they The mean haight of the barometer has hear and applause) Not only that, gentle very proud of the honour you have done meth C's stoner Melbourne, loft Singapore
their own Theatre again."
goboat obtained from observations made daily men, but he was distinguished in the same this evening. I only hope that when I ro the Magistracy, before Mr E. Maokean, for Saigon and this port on Saturday, rushing down, the steps in front of the That the fogs in Hon
in front of the That the fogs in Hongkong mean to bring at the Observatory, corrected for index from Japan, I enn hardly think of any zealous volunteers as you are now, and that and Mr Wotton for the defence. The only during 25 years at the Harbour Office and line in Japan (applause) Since his return tain I shall find you all in good health, esl Webber appeared. fit the prosecution, the 13th fast, at 5 p.m., and may be ment was of course caused among the Jail soon gained the strast Great crite expected hore on or about Sunday, the Police officials when
out in a wonderfully active way the error, cto, and redneed to 33 at mean eum description of sport, or hanlthy recreation the corps has increased in my absence to witness oratoined to-day was out in a wonderfully active way the average rainfall has been ob in which Major Tripp has not taken an much larger strength than it is at present. I the inak on which the murdered man was need to 32 at mean qua description of an Ishall find you all 21st inst.
Cologne-like sme is of our drains, and tained from registers kept at Stonogutter's active part, in which he has uut worked thank you for all the kindness you have alleged to be. He said Yau Shoup-I that a prisoner bad escaped, and great was
not was
taken att to
only n Lin Achin, a that a correspondent of mine has painfully Island The Union Line stasmor Prinz Albrecht, the number fit set arousing and chasing
Feland2egisters bob ob-
early and late to assist in organising our shown me, I feel very proud to call my
you kidnaproti felt this
thank you for all the kindness junk on trader, who was on board from Antwerp and Hamburg, loft Siu aftor the unfortunate Chinaman. And al-
SEAN BELOST OF HARGHETER AND BADEALI sporting institutions and keep them all the maker of the Hongkong Volunteers. tanding at the helm of his junk when ho Kapor for this port on the 7th fust, though weary of life the lunatic had evid That he growlethi thus---
Mouth Tarom Rads Mosta, Baron Rata, going (Applause) In the Recreation (Applause) Tintend to leave here ou the 19th alot. A shot was fired, coming tow
nstitutions and keepsation (Applause.) Tintend to are about the same Only one stoot was fired. Shoup- Jendary... 30.171.0.64 J999-15226.3 Club, Athletic Sports, in the Gun Club of the month, and to return about the same Only one shot was fired. Shoup-I died and is due here on the 14th inst
ently love of liberty for he made good the The OS. 5. Co.'s steamer, Cyclops, frosa distance between himself and his pursuers
February 30.124 1.78 x 19.735 18.67 March 29.062895 Beat 29.821.
ards the stern of the best, and he fell April... 29.81 8.99 Orobe... Big 57 Oolong, there has been nothing to do hope to meet you before the close of the
18.5 and in any of the creations of the time next year (Applause.) Gentletaen, I shortly after bo tell. Liverpool, loft, Singapore for this port and might perhaps have escaped altogether,
My 20.363 11.6 Nov 30.107
Colna sny of this, in the cation (the maker of the very proud is you have the junk, a trader, are unly on the of loft Singer Culona, rently wary of life Chinama chasing on the 8th inst., and may be expoot had he not hoor secured by a Sikh poliou
Juo 29.741 1112 December, N.17
Sub Major Tripp has been there to do it Drill Semon of 1857 in all health and hap tine days on the junk and was mostly down ed here on ed here on or about the 15th-inst
Year: Mein Bar, 29.059; Min fata, 91.01. man over whose beat heran. On being tak.
actively and willingly. (Applause). His piness. (Applarza.)
Cross-examined by Mr Watton He was The OS 3. Co.'s steamship Laertes, on back to the jail a great change came over
services, gertion Drill Sensom of 1857 before the close of from Liverpool, loft Bingapore on the the prisoner's domumour and instead of
sarviees, gentlemen, have been readavad The next coast on the list was the Army below. He was sick all the time with the
artiamen, have been bably and Navy pro feel it very and it was the SHOOTING MATCH. 11th just, and may be expected her struggling to get free he made profase herastos
gruttaly, and in many cases probably the junk and was mostly down gratuitously, and in many cases probably and Navy proprsed by the Hon. Txception of two days. He commenced the HONORARY VOLUNTEERS V. RIFECTIVES,
have brought to Major Tripp very groat Jackson, he said I feel it very and it was the day before he left that ho on or about the 18th inet.
okiaaucos to his captor.
feel cate, and more trouble and probably ho ousy ask indeed to propose the toast baramo acquainted with Yau Shaup I. Ho The Ben Linosteamer Bental left Singapore
A return zaatch between the honorary has found his office a thankless one and his allotted to me this evening; is that of know nobody
voyage on the 20th day of the 7th month, more trouble and probably he ossy fisk indeed to on the 12th instant, and may be INSPECTOR Cradool, on the arrival of the
and effective members of the Volunteer efforts received with grumbles and grows the Army and Navy. The services have never hesed of it before, nos expected here on about the 19th inst.
City of New York this forenoon, arrested a
Corps took place this afternoon at the Po
(Oh! Oh and applause). But still if his always done their duty in every part of the of it since. He left at Pinghol. The body thie Fe- servicos bave not
know nobody on board the boat and had servicos have not been recognised buforo, world whenever they havo been called upon of the dead man was on board at tƐut time, BRAVICES OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND FOR Chinaman, nanted Amy Tai Daok, whois
While they helplanely cry
lico range, Kowloon. There was no wind, this evening, when so many members of to do so, and I have no doubt until the He hoord, but did not see the shot. He was seen or heard TO-MORROW,--1ST SUNDAY IN LEET.
and the fight was good. The condition of the community havo nesembled here far end of the world or the day of judgment frightened when he hoard the shot fired For a powerful Medical Board **
hemecognised before, ways done their day Tha services have know obsted with You Shot at ho accused of the murder of Captain Wicker Cathedral,
the match was that this cup presented by one special purpose, his services may be to they will do it again. Gentlemen, the so frightened that he did not reconsher 8am-Military Parade Service.
sham and his wife in the United States.
That the proposed Dairy Farm is worthy the honorary members should go to the some extent adequately recognised, ade British army in a very small one, bus, for its so frightened that he did not reconiter
shoulded
.
it againe day of judgment frightened when he has the shot. Ha was II m.Morning Prayer, Litany, and The case is one which has created some
overy encouragement, and that this com- score at this nutol. As will be seen by the idiot merely that Major Tripp's services will bear me out in stating it is second
effective members who made the highest quately rewarded. (Lond Applante.) It nebere, I think our continental friends There were two passengers on board. Sermon Preacher, the Bishop. 5.45 p.m.-Evening Prayer and Sermon.
sensation in the States, and the details are
whether he beard probier shot fired or not. munity is fortunato in having an Ice following sourer the cup has fallen to Gan-to the sousemonts, the sports the healthy to none. (Applause). We have only reno sick on the day having an Ice following scores the cup has fallen by the is sot merely that Major Trip) It numbers, I think our continental whether he beard anothe St. Peter'e (Seamen's) Church
certainly of a horrifying natura. The per-
House, 'n Laundry, and a Dairy Farmer Morden, who made to day a total of 09, recreations of the Colts
ner Morden, who made to day a total of 69. recreations of the Colony that we are hors cantly taken the position of a military Brod. He was below at the time but wont 5.45 p.m.-Evoning Prayor and Sermon, petrator of the dastardly dood was a cook
The next best w
Re-examined on board. Ro examined by Mr Webhor-He was The next best was Mr Woodin, who made to-night; it is to recognise and acknow nation, but certainly during the last 160 on deck whenever he heard the shot. That the sugar buzines is not always pro- the angin score St. Stephen's Church, (all Services in Chi- in the service of Captain Wickorsham; and
ene when the shot was ductive of awcetness of tempor.
last week 66. For the lodge his services as Voluntoor (Hear years on every field whore the British two matches the highest figure for the hear and Loud and continued Applause soldiers have stood our uniform has been 11 a-forning Prayer, Litany, and absence, bound and outraged his wife and
the allegation in that he, in the Captain's That the complimentary dinner given tonish, who, last wook zoured 70 and this was raised in 1862, Major Tripp was at Looking at the map of World, Great Britain had left and were on their way and would
afective affective members is that made by Me Car In the old times, when the Volunteer corps worthy of the man who woreit. (Applause,) Canton, stating that movie mate withlesser Mr Wobber said that yesterday s tele SEPTJOR
Major Tripp was thoroughly well deser week 62, making, the crack shot of the best shots of tho corps both will the one, our Aray must be kept in the fore-that they might prepare the necessary old Major Tripp was thoroughly well deser week 62, making a total of 132-the same tive member; and he was one of the and Ireland seem very small, but looking at bo here probably in the course of a woole then shot her, conipleting his villany by
nish, who, last wook zoured 70 and then the old times, when the Volunteer com soldiers have stood our uniform has been
who has grans was received from the Viceroy of 6.30 p.m.-Evening Prayer, and Sarmon shooting the Captain on his return. The
of Worth, more ved, and seems to have been a great one total as Mr Woodin, the crack shot of the best shots of the corp
total as Mr Woodin, with extensivo empire and the interests. He asked, therefore, for a ramand in order a great ane total as Mring a total of 137th this was raised in when the Volante soldiers have a field whore: the ORDER OF CHORAL SERVICE AT 37, JOHN'S
murderer escaped to San Francisco and was
honorary members. The honorary memile and big gun, and he carried off in have, evide
corps both with the and Ireland seem very small, Great Britain auton, stating that socie OATHEDULE.—LST BUNDAY IN LENT
supposed to have taken ship there for That without doubt the dinner, in the gal defeat, but doubtless they are satisfied that The Challonge Cup, as you all know, I don't think I need any much about that: Merday week
bera have again suffered a rather sovera ono year the Challenge Cup (Applause.) most place. (Applause.) As for our Mavs ned. He would wish a remand until Matins Vonite, Alcock, Psalms, Babis-the horrible crime ranching the Capital of Japan or Hongkong. On the details of son, Cooks and Dupurie: Benedicto, the Wost, the Chinese in that city sub-
dock; Psalms,
lant Major's opinion, was more of an the matches have shown such good shout he has passed on to us. At the formation That navy, has made a reputation that Navy, Hopkina and Elvey; Jubilats, Hayes scribed 81,000 to aid in the capture of
bosour than the presentation of any piece After the cup had been presented, three was almost unanimously elected to be our (Applause.) I fest, gentlemen, that bore should be prepared with the necessary ing on the part of the effective members of the presont Corps in 1883, Major Tripp stands unequalled in the unale of the world. such a long adjournment. The prosecution Authoma, Tarm thy face from my siz
the 81,000 to in that Pital of
of plate would have been.
presentation of any piece ing on the port of the affect good shout he has passede Cup, as you all know) most place. (Applause,) at the fore, that shed, therefore, for a remand a woold the criminal. The news was cabled to
Mr Wotton-I mast curtainly object to (Attwood) Hymn 36. (Attwoodman, port,
choers vore given for Majer Tripp... Evensong-Pralma, Smart, Fartoli, F. Fantiro at that port, Chinaman answer-
Japan, and on the arrival of the Bio de That it was an honour almost, it not quite, Japan, and on the arrival of able to hat
Volunteer Commandant, Housed British people that they the day of judg would bo prejudicial to of being tam
(Applause) the is such top & Woodward; Magnificat & Nuncing in the description giron was arrested That it is to be regretted that several of
HONOBART MEMBERS,
position which
seat and military spirit in the evidenc without precedent here.
he now holda,cu, the defence when he now holds. (Rouared British people that they will hold their evidence to proceed with their can before Dimittis, Dunnett in F Authem, on board and brought before the authorities
Applanes) You all know, gentlemen, bet-own till, as I have said, the day of judge they commence it long adjournment Applane, he now holdelse)--the is use. I fast, gentle of the world. Holiest breathe an evening blossing in Japan. But as no extradition tranty
ter than I do how diligent Major Tripp has ment (Applause) I call upon you to we have witnesso sceptible of being tam the Major's honorary comrades could not
been during these past years in connection drink to the Army and Navy, coupled with pared with by all imaginary processes exists botwoon Japan and America, ao
Pople with with the present corps, how attentive to the name of a member of the distinguished naat ask that you proceed with the case 28 diseased steps could
find time to fill the gaps which the seats steps could be taken to scour the person
du Ped with by ali imaginary processing I liberty to remain in Japan and defy
his duties, sither direct or indirect, on corps of Royal Artillery, Colonel Crawford. of the prisoner, who was therefore, at
reserved for them made.
Parade, on the shooting ground and in the The toas having been deford and that you take it up again to mo and defy
recreation room when we were having any Crawford said it had often beon said that Mr Webber-It was impossible to go on when we were having there was nothing like leeroars of milika the prosecution has askenada were made drunk, Colonel morning to-morrow the American authorities. The prisoner,
work or avansement, energetic in session there was nothing like leather, but the mom-to-morrow morning This is the first time however, was unacquainted with interna
was
and out of season to keep us together and Eers of civil life and the members of milita the prosecution has asked for an adjourn- tional law, and did not take advantage of
make us what we ought to be; and ry life had at often been rather at six and make us what we ought to to-me
military his liberty in Japan. He obtained per.
336 we are here to-night, now that bo is sevens. The aerohant did not sen the no-mont. All the other remands were made kong raission to continue his voyage to Hong-
aboat to leave us--we hope it will be only ocasity for paying for an army or for fortifi- sorry that Mr Wotton thinks the wit
ne at the request of the defence. am for a short time (Applause)we are bere cations and in consequence the good of the nesses are not auficantly stable to re- New York, and quite anwittingly than kong by the next mail steamer the City of
fortit to-aight to give him our hearty thanks for army has beenrather left in the background main hers and give their evidenos. rushed into the arnis of justice For no
the many services he has stable to
services he has rendered to the Yet he thought if they looked at the history But these now witnesses cannot be horo, suoner was he on board the American
Hoy services he hearty thanks for tious; and i demy or for fort at the All the other roman edjourn Hongkong Volunteers (Bear, heat, and the Bath and give Hongkong Volunteers (Hear, hear and of the world in the past they would and and if Mr Wotton objects to Monday wook, fined in a cabin till his arrival at this part,
Hongkong Volunteers rendered to the Tet he thought left in the backgrounds are not suficiantly the wit steamer than he was handcuffed and con-
end
loud applause). Don't suppose heat and of the world in the past they story But these now their evidenos. loud applause). Don't suppose, gentlemon, that cartain nations had predorainated in I will ask you to adjourn till Wednesday, where, as stated, he was arrested by the
thas I want to put Major Trips in and if Mr Wotton object not be here, thas I want to put Major Tripp before you power over other nationa just as the mill and then if my witnesses have not come a perfect augel (Laughter). He has got fary power was sustained. He cited the mast ask for another adjournment. This British Government. The arrest was made
his faults na most of us have (Laughter) history of the Greeks and Romana, with in the first time I have asked for a remand. at the request of Colonel Withers, on That piratical attacks on small native craft
Con
He has been heard to matro usa of strong whom arts, sciences and commerce had fol- who on toceipt of the information from his eul for the United States
Totala, 155 145 127 420 Oh!)
language (Oh! Oli ) I am not sure if he loved their conquests, in proof of his adjournments were asked for by Mr Ewens
Mr Wotton- who on receipt of the ins in Hongkong, That piratical attacks
has not hesitated to knock down a police-sertion; and then asked where should on several occasions. A delay may be vory has not hesitated to am not sure if he lotto, ciences and commerce had for the first time I within this Harbour are: becoming very Gaveramont, petitioned the Magistracy in
matter of fact ad- COMPLIMENTARY FAREWELL
mat. He has been scen on the rice England have been if it had not been for the prejudicial to my case. Already a number Hongkong to apprehend Amy Tai Duck
frequent, and that they must be stopped.
course on a Sunday church. (Laughter.) and corruption, following world, aible may have witnesses further delay with a view to his extradition. The per That o-prediction as to further loss of
approztradition. pei-hat
course on a beun scen on the Police-sertion DINNER TO ME TRIPP.
course on a Sunday morning, when he Raman and Norman conquests. She would of witnesses that I oculd have producid should have been in morning, when he Ragland have been if it had not been should on several asked for by Mr Ewe should have been in church. (Laughter.) still have been a nation hedged in by Igno- have been spirited away out of the Colony should not found responors the sort on to miners, the pit the and if the evidence, to denke day hace England have then asked where his journation soner was brought before Mr Mitchell
Yesterday-evoning, the miembers of the He have been in church. (Laughter.) stand Nornati conquests. She would prejudicial to my case lay may be very property in the Habour has come true...
not a ways been imbued rance and corruption, following out tho and I am unable to produce them I pos
by ignor a board, loft Bingapore for Saigon and this business this morning and was remanded till
Innes at the conclusion of the Police Court The
Hongkong Artillery Volunteer Corpa, hon the opinions of war able Governors the theory of ele custom. (Applause) He that I may produce, and a further delay with the most profound respect for theory carried on in this part of the world, sible may have witnesses for the defence: port at 5 p.m. to-day (Saturday). Monday. The photograph appended to the That our Acting Harbour-Master is able in St. Andrews Hall, City Hall, Major I don't think he beliozes in our new fortifi- and basy wore the forerunners, the pioneers affect them in a similar manner
business this morning and was remanded till That we sadly need a Harbour Trust. orary and effective, entertained to dinner and rulers.
tertained to dinner the opinions of our able for theory carried on a following out ho
and Fulare the opinions Langhtor and applause.) then went on to maintain that the any might affect them in a similar manner may be exported to arrive here on Sunday, for the apprehension of the murderer, old maxim, laid down by a
(Langhtor and applause sible may have witnesses for the de printed notice, offering a roward of $500
I vary Fask your worldp to go on with the case
tator and applause.) then work rowurderer,
and willing, but that his hands are tied. R.). H. Tripp, who is about to leave not believe and it is a terrible sin in the merchant and the soldier should there dare further evidence to deal with the cations(laughter)-and-hevoertainly does of commerce; and argued further that the and if the prosecution is not able to pro- certainly bears a striking resemblance to That the acquittal of Captain Seaton, of Hongkong on a trip Home for the bene Colony paying £50,000 more for them. fore go hand in hand. Basidon this, thore duce further ovidence to deal with the
sinds although the prisoner now looks omaciated the mau who is now in Hongkong jail, the Thames, by the Court of Inquiry, it of his health. There was a farge turn (Applause.) Bat
But with ali bis faults, and appears to be much thinner than the
commends itself to the approval of all ranks, being about 60, and there were be it, thorough English gentlemas-te-poace. With regard to come-the wolf Webber-Everything is
out of the effectives, the muster of all ia
evidence you haya got. Enfin, gentle was the good old maxim, laid down by evidence you have got allmaru, lie is a thorongh Englishman-(typery good authority, When the strong witnesses -Will you produce your
Mr Mnozcan-Will of all ranks, being about 60, and there were be plausajor, as General Sargent expressed man is armed, he can keep his goods in Mr Wotton-Not until I am assured that original of the photograph.
tween 20 and 30 honorary members present, Mr. being done
bit, a to the fortifications the proaseution is closed there were be- plausa) a shorongh English gentle was the sand in hand. Besiden
witness's Hon P. Byrie, in among the latter being the Hon. P. Ryrie, uvod and lend applause); a perfect model ho aid the day might come the wolf the prosecution is closed. FRAGRANT WATERS MURMUR
Hon. 1. Janter being the Hon. P. Byric: nuwed and to English gentleman mau la armed, he can the strong Mackson-Will you Hon 1. Jackson, Messrs Hoppius, Grete, attend to his own proper business, to his not let down togeth or when it would dependent on wind and weather, and we of what an Englishman ought to be, able to and the lamb of the present day will in got the witnesses as soon as possible. That the unofficial members of Council will own proper duties and when business
ON THE CLIMATE OF HONGKONG. sent, besides the guest of the evening, were set seide aulo and willing to dovute himself be batter to be prepared. If the Tools cannot be sure what day they will be here.
Grant, Bain, and Hopkins. The officom pre-
(ughter) though They come from outlandish places by boats, We extract the following information Colonel Crawford, R.A., Commandant; Cap tower
God grant it might not Cap-sub If from the Annual Weather Isport shortly adjutant J. McCallum, Lieut Vrsely, neighbours, and friends. Now I ask you, getting 86 x manth; and ho thought they to be on stook
Wook cannot be they do not Weather Isport shortly tam Francis who presided, Lient and to creation and sport of to be iasual from the Observatary -
tain Francis, who presided, Lient and tion (Applause)--for the sake of his would find a watchman at anchons at them manufactured to order. They do not suoma talutants every-descrip- ed
descrip-ed at the foreign hengs, he thought they
or to be prepared. If they Tool dependent ou wind and ends by boats, inquead from the Oba sport shortly tain Francis R.A., Corümanding, wote wa proper duties proper business, to and the day might
theke
Mr Mankean-Your witnesses seem to ba Lient, WooCallum Ligue and to enreation and willing to tavo Lient. Woolley, and Lieut. Holmes. The 1asic toaturos, that were caused by the exeep and drawn up and lined the aburao to to failing health that he is about to leave us concluded by proposing the health of the will be here I must ask for an adjour.
The year 1885 prosented some unusual effectives were mustered at half past seven, gentlemen, to join with me in drinking his should not grudge a few dollars to which was felt also in India, while the sum- After the arrival of these gentlemon, a speedy restoration to strength and health, of the Elon. P. Byria.
a see the tional strength of the 8. W. mónauga, receive las Commandant and Major Tripp Wo wish him a pleasant passage Home, a honorary members, coupled with the same want to Wednesday next
SW. the with the coast and cannot say when they the deeply regret that it is owing piste properly fortified. Colonel Crawford Webber-I am not fully acquainted
about to leste usorary mer in England was exceedingly bot and adjournment was at once made to the sup speedy restoration to strength and health, of the Hon. P. Brzine with the name ment to Wednesday hazt winds are ateeper than usual daring the served up in good style by the Hongkong kang Volunteers. Loud Applesse.) I nie anong them. He was a volunteer in 1864, with the second case just now dry. The barometrio gradients for S.W. per room, where an excellent repast was a busty, reunion with the members of bis The Hon gentleman in replying, said M Mackenz-Do you proposa to go on
hasity
with the second one animmer and caused more of the typhoons Hotel Co. As will be seen from the report any pointer (and I
family, and a spoody return to the lung. he thought he was the oldest volunteer with the second cate We regret to have to announce the death
to pass. En of Formoen, the most important below the proceedings ware of an interest you, gentlemen, to drink that health with when he shouldered the regulation musket with the second case just now.
Mr Webber-Yos propose to go ez exception being furnished by the typhoonhe Chairman introduced the tort list trould cak you to give three hearty English and face the stemny of a very old servant of the Government,
That another war scare would probably that passed through the Formosa Chauns! The Chairman introduced the tosat list and t
ing and enjoyable nature.
Engliali honours. I need not suggest High dering the Russian scars. He was quite sure posed of first, because I intend to call the Mr A. F. Sampson, who died at his resi
hing about a marvellous change in the on the 24th Al geceted from the noual path which was drunk legally, the company turning point on many well wor field, hisself and he was ready to shoulder it ceeding to the athar
Channel-
land konoars, nor German honours; but that those before him would do their duty second mon as a wine for the defence.
Wotton oak that this can be dis August. But that typhoon had by proposing the health of the Queen, cheers, such dence this forenson, Mr Sampson has been
attitude of the Imperial Government as and attracted by the sinal! typhoon that gets
evidently bean deflected from the usual path which was drunk legally, the company cheers, such cheers as live marked the ever did. He hard shouldered a musket Mackean-Thon think it is bettar
da well as any men
Mawilem ailing for some monthe past. He was much
to a direct-cable-between this port and passed borthwards betreen Hongkong and before drinking the boost Flo mas gave successful Captain from the field of victory gentleman concluded by inaking a few
and attracted by the sinal! typhoon that giving three hearty cheers for Her Majesty turning point on many a well won field, hisself and he was ready to so at that this case should to settled before
Her Majesty such chours ton from the field of victory: Allisions to Major Tre had received
3-4 well won field, if need be. (Applaking a few course less prethen I will semand this rospected bath by the Captains and officera
Singapore
Macao on the 17th of that month:
as have welcomed my again if need B. R. H. the Prince of Wales and the I ask you to drinks the health of Major allusions to Major Tripp, who, be said, again if need be. (Applause.) The hon. visiting the port, and by cen on shore
Me Wotton-I think that would be the by cen on shore That Quarantine is doomed, and the local The barometer is highest at 10 a and other members of the Royal Family, which I ask you to drink the hold story, gentleman concluded by inaking a few
lowest at 4 p. It then rises, till 10 p. and was also drunk lovally..
4p. who knew him. He lear a widow and
of Major Government may therefore be allowed to faller till 4 a. The daily and monthly
course less prejudicial to the defendant. tealth of Major allusions to Major Tripp, who, be said,
prejudicial so the defendant. Tripp
tealth of deserved all the honour he had received. pase till Thursday at ten o'clock Next came the toast of the evening, second prisoner
The toast was drunk with great on
Mr Maokean Then five or six of a family, most of whom aro
monthly in ing cheers and musical honours. back down gracefully from its antenable changes are minutely studied. thly which the Chairisan proposed in 15thusiasm, and war accompanied with ring toast, and that was the Corps Toast; The following is the charge against the
The Chairman said there was one more
to read this grown up.
position.
The temperature is highest between 1 p following teras-Unaccustomed and 3p. And lowest at 6, but earlier in Gentlemen, to public speaking (derisivo That the Officer Administering the Govern- summer than in winter. The daily range laughter) if you will allow me to fish Tripp, who, on citing, was again greeted some regiments, and which was to be taken Chine, and Yut Ching Chang, en caperte which he said was to be taken to be the We, Teal Sin Yung an expectant pro- When the cheering had subsided, Major equivalent of the toast which they had in fact a Si Yung an expectant pro- ment is not responsible for this curious greater at sea lavel than at the Peak, my sentence without that interruption, with loud and prolonged cheers, replied as the watchword of the Corps, to help and ant sub-prefect of the Provinos of Feh-cion in en: expecte of the Province of Kwong Ting in because there the air is not so long in son you will, perhaps, understand me--in- phenomenon in official life.
because there the air is not so long in con- you will, perhaps, understand me as follows Mr Chairman, houerary tuem- guide them. The urge tout which the in Chins, and Creney Ewens of Hongkong That the goographical peculiarities of the during the day and cooled during the night ing without the assistance derived from have not words to express my gratitude for was His Excelicney the Governor, the sire the artest of Cheung A-ya, a nativa of taet with the ground, which is heated accustomhout Colony, and the Corps. He explained. Poutin district in the prefecture of Hing fa tact with the ground, which thought ing without the asistance derived from the honour you have done me this evening, they adopted this toast first His Excellen in the Province of Fun-kles, a Chinese anb tact with the ground, which is heated accustomed 1 am to public speak bors and brother Volunteers, I feel that I effears had slopted and several times used all officers of the Chineso. Gerorament, Co was of Teland, and the absence of a Lazaretto, much more changeable in winter than excuse me if fall to give full expres Island, and the absence of a Lazaretto, through radiation. The temperature is carefully prepared brief and a son- the honour you have done me this evening. Colony, and the Uergs. He splined
through and cooled during heated accustomed perhaps, understand raption, with loud on citing, was aided, Major equivalent was to be taken Toast The following 'clock.
insolese have everything to do with these agonies summer.
much more changeable in winter than in siderable fee (Laughter), I hope you with As Captain Francis
changeable in winter next opinion and your forst (Hear, hear indes Francis has said, a gong in the way ask them on this catering the Governmember of Ach, now in custode juris. summer.wat of water vapour in the air is your opinion and your foolings with car indeed, a great konone to have done me date contr I of the Governor of the Colony against the law of China. And we further Francis says, the meeting of they adopted this toast first His sollen Putin district in the prefecture of Hing f of solf-justification, and the bolstering-op The amount of water vapour in the air is Four opinion and your foolings with se Volunteers but of honorary members is portion of Her Majesty's forces, being only
excuse we if I fall to give full expression to this large assembly not only of my brother oy the Governor becauas forming eject now being within the Colony of Blong. oy the Exod. Cheung Aya, a native of by the Governor becaces, being only kong Amitted & enmo or ot of quarantine rules,............ That the unofficial members and the public but the humidity in grostest, and in con appreciation, speaking for myself, that I what I have done for Hongkong in the way for the time being. He would specially allege and charge that the said Cheung given in grains. There is more vapour in ference to our honoured guest (Heat, hear indeed a great konope to have done me incal, they were under the direct and impe- And we allege that the said Ubeting the air in the evening than in the morning, and applaat a to hambers is portion of Her Majesty's forces, being only fect now being within the Colon
is I the air in the evening than in the morning, and applause). It is with very grateful Captain Francis has said a great deal about date contr I of the Governor of the Colony against the law of China, And we further want to know all about the fortifications, equipave, the air fouls dampost in the add the small dinner, the small entertain-of sport. One of shy chief reasons for doing ask them on this occasion to remember H. Aya, being that the said Cheung 1 about the fortifications, require, the air fouls did in cone appreciation, speaking for myself, that I what I have done to Hoa A-ya has committed a crime ng dons for Hongkong al about date contr 1 of the the direct and immer kong. And within the Colony of ab
ong in the way the lean of money to build them; lowest. The humidity was most as its present extent. It isnt have paid to he has spent some time and trouble ataway in organising the corps, And the loan of money to build them; lowest. The humidity was most change has grown so quickly, so marvellously top sport time one feels very gratified when when this corps une first formed, and he divers times and places, within the juris. morning because the temperature is then tainment which we at first contemplated, what I have dene was selfshness; getting the Officer Administering the Gorem momber of a band of me and being 18th or administering the Glover. being a Chine aubject, and being before the vote is passed
able in November.
as most carage: | 283 grupa: 80 quickip, so marvellowly to up spork is with me a labour of lovadni ment, because Me Morera water su
is with me labour of love: A
that pirates, commandda That the Chamber of Commozes and the the year, being about half the postible dura: Major Tripp (Hear, hear and applause). Tive in the way it is in a Colony like Hongkong, greator intorcat in it and giving chote te la the committal of such acts of piracy,
The sun shone presence the honorary man The sun shone during 1880 hours during pliment, gentlemen, youcauld have paid to he has spent some time and trouble in fur was most auxious to artist them in brory distract alle Babes, within the juris, its present extent. It is the greatest com- the same time, diverso, now in custody, has at
office by Chenng A-oht, spot to theted divers acts of piracy or alded and abet Justices of the Peace should preparation.
hearing of ted
thering sport to did that it is appreciated way in organising the corps, taking the of the Emperor of China, commit sutions diction of the Emperor of China, orain it Shorter Catechism, as a basis upon which.
Most rain falls in the morning and then members and the honorary members will (Applause) Gentlemen, I see sitting nese every asistance he possibly could. The the committal of such acts of piracy,
presence here this evening of the effective in the wait to to "heckin' candidates for the Legislst rains oftener than in the orening, 7 p. speak to him more clearly, more em me, some of the honorary members who second item in the toast. The Colony
the heat when its rains least. But phatically than
em-ms, eers even before my time in the prosper they were social causing the death of Chang Loo-moun tiye Council,
being the hour when its rains least. But phatically than I can. Now, gentle were volunteers even before my time, they drank because they were interested the rain is heaviest during the middle of man, it is not given to every one. In see a gentleman next to me (Hon. P. Eyrie) in the prosperity of the land, for the the day
earrest daring the middle of men, it is not given to a gentle were volunteers even before are who second item in the toast. The
this world of given to every gentle were volunteers orary members every asistance he possed giving there divers acts emperor of China, iris this world to attain to a position on who was a voluntoor in 1804 (Hear hear defence of high they were associat Ho Alwat and L. Achu, charged with port of all civilised powers in their just The wind traversed 129, 305 miles during the Legislative Council, to preside over and applause.) I see also & gentlemen They drank to the corps that union causing the death of Chang Afas and Fung demand for compensation from the Unit hour. The daily and annual variations of entrusted with the management of gigantico belonged to whise we called then the ocks, Bon-commissioned efice and men and Pass, Shau kiwa, was continued today
the years daily and annual variations of nancial institutions; those bastantial or Well, gesteentives of the diferent corps but who sezisted with their money the year, and on an average 14 miles en the destinies of great houses, or to be (Mr Hoppins) who was a volunteer in 1882, might paist smony all its members, ofti. Tein at the Battery in the Lyse-mou direction at ana-lovel, at the Feak and at financial institutions, those who attain chene flerman Hand. (Luegliter and applauss) between then and its honorary membere before. Air Mackean, y
what pers, iner and teatery in the Ly-se-mount of the Chinese gunboats, which honoured That the Chinaan High Authorities should
thorities should the level of the digeret the Fesk and at Boandied institution management of gigantic who bens) who was a volunteer u en mi They drank to the corps et Alwai and men, Tan Chong, the level of the different clouds up to about positions win grost rewards, substantial or Well, gentlemen, the other day at meet who were unable to give them the sier Holmes appeared for the defentiants,
themed Teint gentlem and
at honorary member for Macken, him with a saints of three guss when he
lay to heart the timely warning given of wind force in the early morning hours of wight be of parade regularly and do all that material to the evidouce
8 miles altitude is studied. & mariniqut otherwise. But, genauen, although ing of representative of the different corps tance of their notive presence on parade and cross-examined Chan Kin Sing and the meelance witnesses who gave their evidence on the of wind force in the early morning bully and great financiers are rewarden ty ta of the Government grant. They wanted is in their power not only to be useful bat Sergeant Major and forews of the works.
members of Council, heads of great haises in England, the question was universally during the NF-monsoon as frequently invaluable services to the community is an increase of the grant to the Volunteers an afective corps #tahould be ever be the place was the face of an old ravine:
rout corps but who assisted with their money. They thema by Sir Robert Hart, else good tos daring the N. monsoon as frequently and great flasuciers are rewarded for their raised among volantears as to the increase drank to the effective members that they first day, without however adeling anything
during the Nearly morning hours. But, un floubstantial or Well, and (Laughter then the ders, Bon-common all its member Union causing the death will be supplied by others, white misfor menon the daily variation in wind forse at directly increasing its won'th and pros at Hans, and the Volunteers
noticed. This being an abnormal pheno. invaluable services to the community in of the Government grant, They wanted might be of parade regulary and do all that material to the evidouce tune and loss to Chins will be the in- Cape (Formosa) was investigated and spority, there are other services not an at Home, and the Volunteers represent an afective corps it should be ever be sergeant Major and forews of the works menon the daily variation in wind for at directly increasing its won'th and pro so increase of the grant to the Volunteers is in the power not only to be a useful but evitable result
wind for at directly ble services to the arded for their gland, the of the dig meet who were and its hoe and men and Pass the Balt
on at Home, and the Volunteers represent called upon to do service. (Applause) he examined it the day before. It looked J. Spreadborough said he was Company it was found that the 16 the it was found that the wind is strongest much appreciatail at the moment, bat now over 200,000 meir, and it only costs called upon to do service (Applatiuo:) That while the Governor-General of Center, being evidently the hours of maximum and manity, and without which the Galany and to keep then 200,000 men going Bat
there at 3 and slightest at 6p. Thus which are equally valuable to the com- the Goremment the patery sum of £60,000 The toast was drank heartily. js obliged to apply to all communities variation is much smaller thanshare, asservedly so, for their granted that that take care of the hearths and homes and lat is obliged to apply to small communities minimum vind force in the Pacifo, but the community could but go ou (Hear, hear more than that, it saves the Govern gramms had been gone through the Een. The upper side fell in. It had been combination minimum wind force in the Pacific, but and applause). Englishmen and depend upon as 200 000 British man to Francis replied to contractor's bed foreman and the Zud des
sudominty could but go on. (Bear, hear more than that, it saves the Covers
Later on, after part of the musical pro-quito safo It was about 16 feet deep, tricks, his might have are now learnt the at midnight hot more success has not merely resulted from great the line ge out and aggren, I think gone through in which the following gendand body to place where the tun hark like Tamaut for alt for the flooded dis variation is pinch smaller than here, where and applause) Englishmen obtain credit, ment largo expense to have rich a force to Kyria proposed the health of the Chair-standing for three months. He gevised
the wind blows auch fresher at noon than
much thanchare, experto Covers-grams This tricks, he might have ere now, learnt the wind blows auch fresher at noon than deservedly so, for their great ability and depend upon to 300,000 British men to MA in complimentary terms, and Oppiain the contractor to them it so as to be and might have era now learnt the at midnight, success, and it is equally agreed that that tako can of the hearths and homes and let Francis replied, to side. The let defandant was the
peat midnight.puccess, Jason that prevention in better than Thunderstorms were, though go ight (Applause) As
prevention a better than Thunderstorms were, though not ceas, and it is equally agreed that that tako can of the British man to MA in complimentary tearstanding for three months. He gevised
frequent than during 1881, dual more in- business capacity, but from the fact that far as we are concerned, gentlemen, I think gone throngbisin which the following gen
as we out and
A pleasant musical programing was then fendant was a role foreman. He saw pus lity is that the Viceroy's telegrams have That if he had followed his fistructions, storms passed over the Colony. Distant thom their English energy, their English Government have done for us. (Bese hear tire, Morden, Dads, Harris and sales all no balss to be working beure
tenis und lasted longer. In 1835, 10aert not shored up. He believed the foreand texts and lasted longer. In 1885, 19 thunder herever they went they brought with that we cannot complain of what the local sense look as following gendand body is plea where the men hark
2nd worms were registeret on 95 days seal for aport of every description.her and applause) It is only for us to show rendered sales and Meairs Osborne, Cot horen. He believed the foreman
Colony Distant them their we are concerned, gentlemen da
lemon part i Mostra Pawell bus buluess to term
Pand in and removed the cause of the floode, he to how mission, or that they have been corrupted
would this have effectually recommend londa were frequent during the height of aid, there was cricket field and zaca efficient body of them as we on. As far wert, Crow and Watt took part in two goed storage fur 3 contes Lunar and solar 0.95 dara seal for sport, or energy, the English Got not complain of whethink gone through in a programing was then contractor bed for endast was the aner and solar halgs and mare tail for one settles down, I think & Frenchman our appreciation add render ourselves Laminat G. Caldwell, Dipple, 6. Lam tag hade tushire it up. The cut-
ever a by the American newspapers. The same
of a a can. anchored up. It was natural ground. ed the sufferers to the consideration of the typhoon season.
height of course. Cricket, caning, lawn tennis, atti- as efficiuicy at presat toes I think though grieting, the wordt of which were Pay When he suggested aboring, the, Laszlo
a 2 à under as was taking stops to correspondent says the Viceroy mervin praise for his effectire measures in keeping !
alters, while be would here at the same changed moet quekly with the alaration unity, for the prosperity of this comu guod a body of men as an be found in any to vigorous call, the Hon. T. Jackson
be would here at the Un Bestember
on of senten bet the direction of the wind lotic sporte, are all for tas good this cons our numbers are not rong that we ars as appropriate to the occasion. In responses and exprovochter have me promoted commers and trade.
the mean direction of the wind at ses leval nity, sa merchants, bankers, financiers and park of the world. (Hear-hear and applause) ang The Wear the dregur The case was rernande
vigorous tall, the ffon. I. Jackson fendant expresard his readinces to do th
then further remanded
She
the 21st inot. Tax San Francisco papers brought on by PM Co.'s stesnor City of New York, which arrived hore today, contain long telegrams regarding the riot in London, and other interesting matter, but from press of local matter, we are compelled to hold the newS OVCE,
As will be soon from an advertisement in another tolumn, the Hon. Secretary of the Hongkong Rifle Association, has cailed a mecting of these gantiemen interested in the formation of the Association for Wed Desday evening next, at the Hongkong Hotel
An inquest was held this afternoon before
Mr Mitchell-Innes on the body of the
Chinsman who died while being conveyed
to the Palice Station at Hung Hei, on Wednesday. Allegations have been made that his death was accelerated by rough handling while being taken to the Station.
The body was identified, but no evidence
was taken, the inquest being adjourned till Monday.
His Exableney Cheung Yan Fune, the new
Chinese Minister to the United States,
accompanied by his suite, Loft Hongkong to-day per the Guelis for San Francisco. He embarked frors Pottinger Street wharf, whare & guard of honour consisting of öð Bikh soldiers was posted. He was 3000m panied on board by the acting Registrar General, Mr Stewart Lockhart, Before cor barking on the Garlic he went on board one
Accorare to & Canton correspondent, whose authority is of the most reliable character, the Viceroy of Canton has officially denied having made any allo sion to reprisals in his telegramito
have a good deal to say about the latest Colonial Ofice despatch on the Losa
That possibly the Crown Agents have put a spoke in the wheal, to prevent the loan
from being raised locally,
That the public here do not seem to believe in over solicitude for the welfare of the Colony in this matter, and that they are no more enamoured of Colonial Office
wisdom than before.
That the Chinese will have the moral sup.
ed States."
the
sensible man.
js for
the Chines Minister at Washington. This
pewa is very gratifying, and we are ready
to bellare in ita correctness, as the probate
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