1887-04-02 — Page 3

No. 797|——ÁPRIL 2, 1657.1

SUCCESSFUL FLOATING OF

THE HONGKONG LOAN. We are indebted to His Excellency, the Acting Governor for the following copy of a telegram received from London this morning:

Loan £200,000 very successfu. Ronlized 149 over pur.

Though this loan has just been issnach more than half of it will be at oweo absorted in the repayment of overdrafts, which tha Colony has made in the Crown Agents, and

for, which it will have to pay interest at the bank rate from day to day. The rate of intorest which was fixed for the loan was

FRAGRANT WATERS MURMUR That this week's proceedings in the Legisla.

tive Council hare beon more animated than the community has been accustomed to for some tino paši,

That the ruling mind in the discussions was

that of the Chief Justico,

That his Honour was strong on the declara-

tion of his independence.

That whether speaking as an independent member or on behalf of the Government, the Executiva could not have found ati' ablor or more enth telastic advocates pe That his qualification of his insinuation against the cpium dealers was au near to an orthodox amende horarable as it well oould be..

That his sarcastic allusions to the ' Socorted village conjured up by the unsel for the petitioners were very bitter, and thoroughly deserved.

That the whole-chest scheme is as much a

pot of his Bonour, if not production, as of Mr Russell.

THE CHINA MAIL

their lesson to heart ge the Chinces harem antime the juuks wili romain in the done theirs

custody of the Palies until the case 18 docided.

having a slight hdvantage over the others. Time, 124 esc.

C. E Bolworthy

A. II. Jackson

A Brim well

Athletic Association-Open to all gentle

feld under the Laws of the Amateur2.10 p.m. Dieu JUMP - Winners-ut

That German fire insurance offices bare also

Imad a pretty lively time of inte, and that HONGKONG AMATEUR ATHLETIC they might find it to their interest to SPORTS. Lave a volunteer fire brigada to ungago in friendly rivalry with our own red coats. That if Sir George Bowen brings with him for of the guns and torpedo boats which are so long in coming, Hongkong may not fuel so unkindly towards him,

-men amateurs who are Members or. Visitors.

of the Hongkong Club, the Club Coric, the Hongkong Cricket Club, the Victoria Recreation Club, the Ladies Recreation Club, and Comunisaloned Naval und Mili- inzy Officers. A MNO

Jutronskis Eraeliency the Administrator How W Marb, CMG This condlarey Vice-Amina B. Veeey Hamilton, G.; His Exolloney Abro Conon Cameron, C., Bir George Thippa, Kot. Loader Mack, 11.N

at the sight spurt in Banks, montioned last work as consequeat on a fow shares being required for the end of month. Sleutels elit. Col. Anukrain, 18th Roch: Hon. J settlements, proyed, was feared, of Lt. Col. J. C. Book, CG.U. W by Beli-Ivitur; G. D. Botteroly, Ess. Hon (P. Chabr bat temporary duration and the stockade, Tags, no Mujer Folio 31.5 E, Horus, Toy.. -Cul, Hughes is now back 4 per cent and not strung Ger, Mertiger: Colonial rat, RA: Hon Ryrie Haw, A. PasEwen Capt. Methao Dept. Ina. Der Me, L. Majer Biconcan Colonel A. E at the decline

Stor, R.E.; Hu, HL 0. Thoort, KN; J. Walter, Es

e. E. Bari, Eng, G. & Coton, Faq, more das and his very presence is Buro. D. Umahan, J. Uoint, Esq., F.A. Jazeland. Esq.; Est Major Ell's E. FAR, Kay Lect. to send Banke up.

That Jackson, the great-hearted, is onco

That Docks have anffored oven a more m

F. Koch, Leg Tieu Laude, RA E. Buckean, By: Liuut. Cetcalfe, Cspt. Icarinos,

J. Stewart Lockhart, Esq.; B, Thompson, AN.S. A R. Travers, g.

N.;

kurial decline, the reports of but could, Esq-i W, H. Young, Bag; J. E.

Handica

dicappers: 1. X. Travers, Rs:.; HT. This, Ilqar

tively antall earnings for March and little dew work coming in playing into the hands of the Bears, who were able to pick the balance of the altares they required for the end of March Settle- ments on easy tarmis,

That the immediate prospect ahead is one

of gradual decline to a possible 105, an leas something interranes to aguia fo-

Stewart Lockhart, Eng

Hon. Secretary. Haylar, Es. Hon. The W. Young, Esq.. Clerk of the Covrat. Grunt, Tan Sarier--W. II. You, Day. do g

Patery W... Doane, Major Elis; M. Before Crawford D: Karm Eq

Ovivial Tine Keepersan W. M. Aitiem, sz..

Tho Angol Ainteur Athletic Sports: were held on the Cricket Ground this after

The weather was beautiful but mather het Thero was a very ingge gather vourably affect the shares and help the ingof residents on the ground, and the Grand

Balls.

That Sugars dostiued a point or two on last week's closing rates, but with the new month have again advanced and are very firm for reasons nut altogether apparent, except that of rumours of short selling for the end of April and March, That Steamboats have come into demand

That it is very gratifying to see our two at some eight per cent. ad sanco sud ap-

judges, who are mon of conspicucan ability, working "ec. harmoniously to- gother.

That all will agree with me in wishing that

uch brotherly love any continus. That all will also join, with the senior un- official member in wishing Sir George and Lely Philippa kon wyage.

pearances point to greater imprarament before long,

That Punjoms continue to actunte slightly and aro now firmer at the enhanced quotations and it should not be long now before something definite is heard in re- gard to the future prospects of the com pany.

noon.

previous & Mootings at Hongkong or else- where to be peanlised two inches for one win, and one rich additionsl.for more than one win. Frizo presented by H. N Mody, Faq

Winnir at lost Masting.-C, S, Bart, 5 foot 3 inches, penalised 2 inches B. M.

Braga, fuet 1 Inch. (Dead Heat)

Only two entered for this race, Messra

B. M. Braga (penalised I inches), and G.

About 40 antored for this race and grO THE PROPOSED IMPERIAL dificulty was experienced in starting the

INSTITUTE TEA The following correspondence line bean yuungstors Whon a started was made sent to as for publication by order of H. number were crushed or elbowed ont of the the Acting Governor face or tripped. The order of rival was-13

A Benedion II. Arthur

Gogor

here in a Japanese boat. To stodmer wens ahoro during the gals of Thursday night last week, and bolug then exsed to the fall force the wind, with heavy Bone reaking over her, the crew were for a ting grat danger, communication with the and having been possible until toxt morning. Bappily, however, they were then all anfoly landed, nad afterwards, when the wind and ses subsided, were able to return to the steamor, wd to save most

COLONIAL SECRETARY'S OFFION,

Hostgiong, 31st March, 1837. SrI am directed by His Excelloney the Officer Administering the Government to forward herewith a copy of a letter which has bean dressed to this Governineus by the sanction of the Secretary of State, in equipment. There was no carguan hoard the Crown 3gents for the Colonics, with of their own effects and some of the ship's

13-4,15 p.19. VETERANS FLAT RACE, 120 KARDS HANDIAE.Competitura · minst be 35 years aid or upwards, and of 10 years residence in the Est First Primo presented by the Hon. O. P. furthering tite views of His Royal Highness only, and that she has to be consulered a Chater ; Second Prize presented by the tricef Wales for collecting contri- tutal loss, her bellom being broken by hier Qozimittee,bations in support of the proposed Imperial pounding on the land rocks, She is 10W-

Institats Winner at last Meeting-W, TROLLIOTT 2, His Excellonay hits that he cannot reef, but any sea from the south-west would fuit of water that she reste quietly on the do better than refer the consideration of probably brunk her up this question to a special representative Committee of residents, and he would feel wipes on this occasion much obliged if you would give your son

which the question is naked what couren, the steamer being in ballast. We bear may be pursued here with the object of that she was instead in London for £19,05,1*

H. Pet. Braga jumped in fine stylo bat. M. S. 12 yards, 141.5 sacs. did not manage to reach the same height as he cleared last year, falling short of it by an inoli. d. H. Potts, who only filed thu pole once in many trials, cleared 5 fact

inch caally, and won the prize.

G. H. Potte

1

QUARTERS MILY FLAT RAJE,~~~ Winner as a previous Meeting at long kong or elsewliere perliand 10 yards; and more than one, 15 yards. First priz presented by flis Excellency the Administrator: Second by the Com

inilter.

Winner at last Meeting. Grimble

Only three entered for this race-Bfeautu W. B. Laing, B. N. Thompson, and F. Lammert. Dr. Thompson came to the frout at first and maintained the lead all the way, G. P. Lammert, kept 4 or 5 yards behind Stall was filled with ladies. Among those him all the way and wade an attempt at present were:- E. the Officer Admin- the end to shorten the distance, but without stering the Governancat (W. H. Marah); much success. Laing full out of the race at several members of the Legislative Council the first round. Tine, 555 acconds. and the majority of the Officers of the Gar

H.. Thompson risun. The arrangements were admirably

G. P. Launmert. carried out by the Secretary Mr Ii, F. Hay Bar and the Committee, vach race

2.05 p.m.--ONE MILS, WALKING RACE- Winners at a previous Mecting at Hongkong and elsewhere paralised 20 seconds, 10 seconds for eich succedung win. Price proscated by the Hon. J. Buil-Irving

The following started-Major Ellis, (awos & sarda); A. Morris (receives 2 yards); A. Veitch (receives 3 yarda): Capt. Rumsey (receives 4 yards); H. Fos (re ceives 7 yards); E. Burnie (receives. Farde); E. J. Holmes (rencives 10 yards) 3. J. Francia (receives 10 yards).

This was a very quad race.

Mr H. For why furgad his way ahead at about hal way, won by ahut a yard, the second bein Mr A. Veitch, who ran wall but was much chansted at the ond. Mr E. Burnie was a good third. - Major Elm, who was the last at the start, beat up very well towards this

Timis 13,4 soconde. H. Fose

end.

A. Yeitch

E. Burnie

for

several yours and knows the const well. Captain Ingman has asiled in thead watera

day night ho took the hisual course up the After losing sight of Tahina light on Thurs- 3. On the 12th January lust, on the occa-R Channel But, the night being very sion of the Assembly held at St. James' dark, with a fierce gale and heavy rain, be and Municipul and other local Government in her course, in order to be safer. This Palito of the representatives of Ounity concluded about? p.m. to surn the ship bask Authorities of the United Kingdino, also manure was effected by 7.30, and by the Presicoule, Secretarica, and Officers of midnight he thought himself wall clear artistic institutions of the country. His must have got the ship to the north- the principal saientito, commercial, and of the land, A strong currat, however, Rayal Highness the Prince of Wales advocast, for at about 1 m breakers were of Hor Majesty's subjects throughout her ship's stern struck on the reef over which cuted that the general desire the part descried, and immediately afterwards the widely extended Empire to celebrate in her bow must have praviously passed. She one fitting mines the Bibeth year of Her was soon bumping heavily on the rocks appy Reign shanid. teliu the form of an while the men broke on her starboard alde Imperial Institute of the United Kingdom, so as to overtop her funnel, taring out hor the Colonies and India, which should be un hosts and zondering it onceedingly difficult emblen af the Unity of the Empire and at for the men to keep on desk. This rator the same time should illustrate the re- from above and below soon to filled the sources and capabilities of every neesion of holda na to extinguish the fres in the en- Her Majesty's Dontinions His Royal ging-room. The crew bald wantit shortly

144 20 p.m.-LONG JUMP-Winners at Highness said that froin the close relations after daylight, when some Japanese bostr Hongkong and olaswhere to bo pen in which I stand to the Queen there can be succended in getting off, and brought all atinx 6 inches. Frizo presented by no impropriety in my stating that, if her hands gendually on shore, the Captain Club Germania. Manganbjects deere on the occasion of the cul- leaving last at about 8 ANN Winner at last Meeting.-W. W. Pike of this gront Empire, to offer hat made the most barvic efforis to avo life, and bration of Her fiftieth year ne Sovereign The Japanese the adjacent village Messrs G. H. Patte, A. Denisch, and B. memorial of their lare and loyalty, sho it is chiefly owing to these efforts that all M. Braga entered. Denison had great diff-would specially valco che which would prop board were saved, the ships bouts hav culty in toging the line and failed to make mote the inspatial and commercial re- ing been useless and. Eise man exposed sources of Her Dominions in various parts very moment to be swept off the deck by of the Wurki, and which would be expect sive of that inity and co-operation which Her Majesty desires should prevail amongst all classes and races of Hor extended Russian authorities to their services Empira

to be,

clean jump. Potta jumped in fine form and was only ong passed by Braga. At his final jump, his cleared 17 feet 5 inches Braga only covering 16 ft. 2 in.

I have the honour to

the 40% Captain Ingman waithly praises the Japanese for their kindness afterwards, and will not fail to balt the attention of the

Messrs H. F. Bagllar and I 1530 p.m.-THREE-LEGGED RACE. 120 obedient Servants, Four most the south is now expl ined, by her having

D. Andor..

walking away in a fine form which he kopt sun started, Hayllar at oroe took the lend,

up all the way when the first lap was do vered he had git about 30 yards in front of

YARDS-Prize presented by the Com mittee There entered for this TRCO:-W, Marray, R. Care, W, Bruce Robertson, J. D. Saunders, A. H. Jackson, H, Foss, Gr.

coming off almost at the time mentioned in the programme wad the whole finishing last year, but the number of those who at siz o'olvok. The entires were larger than actually came forward in some events was less than last year. This year, although provided for in the programme, it was not neessary to have any second heats. The first seconds, of a second less than last year, the man's views of good prospects seem likely winner betug Me A. H. Jackson, who was tracted proat attention in legislative mat- That the ranks of the shorobrokers continue second last year. In the 120 yards race,

to be swelled, but there seems to be a lir. however, Jackson lost the first place, Mr hit made up very little, Hayllar winning easily, Wilson and Braga boing second and ing for all, while some do more than will Holworthy.coming in a few inches in front by about 40 yards. Time, 9m. 10sec.

¡Sie

(Sa.) FREDERICK STEWART,

Acting Column Seretary. Hou. P. Ryrie⠀⠀ Dr. Ho Kui

J. Bellring H. N. Mody, Esq C. P. Chater. A. G. Romano, Fag A P. McEwen. J. Thorburn, Ezq. Wong Shing, J. Walter, Esq.

The fact that the steamers head points to

raversed her courea during the night The great hole near her starboard bow, asen by passing stormors, 22 said to have been made by the sea alone, which atruck that BMD with terrific force after she became fast on Wie rock fer bottom and stern post are probably even inore crushed by her burap- ine before the water fudly filled her hoida and kept comparatively quick. As the sen

move, and bur deck show but few indica- time of the wreck below thein.

That next to the Opiam Bill, the Ordin- That Godowns are strong and the Chair/event, the 100 yards flat race, was run in 109 Anderson, who was walking rather atify S. Barff, G. B. Petts, A. du C. Scanlan, Ross Anton, Esq. T.H. Whitehead, Estas latterly been emoth, she dosa nok now -

Ances for exalting the French and German mail steamers above our own have st

lets,

to be verified.

That if the unofhom? members and the

Chamber of Commerce do not adopt thei anggestions of the Chief Justion to ad- dress a united memorial or protest against these measures and stir up the other colonies to do likasinn, they will not deg serve the name of guardians of British

interosta.

That this scums the only way to get rid of

tion.

of him. This was perhaps the only race in which a really exciting contest took place, THE POSSESSION OF ARMS CASE. Mr II. Fise succeeded in winning the Te

The case of the opium dealer and two teran's prize, which he all but won last boat owners who are charged with year. Our new feature this year was the in possussion of arms contrary to Or-mile walking race, which was wou in fing dinance 6 of 1957 was contioned before Mr style by Me Kayllar Mackoan at the Police Court to-day.

Inspector Quincey--On the 31st March,

and heavily, Hayllar never slackened his 11. D. Graham, G. A. Caldwell, G. Grim till the last round, when victory was blo, F. A, Harsland, F. H. O. Wilson

suro. Anderson made a spurt at the laat Barf and Potts won this race pretty

H. F. Hayllar,

Murray and Carr third. Time, 17neq One couple, Jackson and Fuss sat down on 7.5.20 pm-THROWING THE CRIOXETthe grass shortly after they started and did

BAGE-Winner ab previous Meetings at not get farther. Hongkong and elsewhere to be pena lisu live yards, Priza presented by by the Hongkong Cricket Club, Wuper at last Meeting-W. Pike 30

The prizes, all of which were most hand-yards 1 foot, & inches. some articles, wore presented by Mira

(Copy)

Office of the Crown Agents for tha Colonice, Downing Street, London, S.W.,

6th February, 1887 infotraation of the Governor of Hongkong

Sir, I have the honour to state, for the

Three entered J. H. M. McGarry, F. what is undoubtedly obnoxious legiala-about 1.80. p.t, I wont down to Gibb's Maral for whom three ringing cheers wers 2-0, Wilson and W. Braea Robertson,

Wharf, when I saw two cargo bosta lyfever at the cloze. The Ladies prize fi penalised yards). At the fist throw yards) Q P. Lammort (7 yardo), A. A, for the purpose of oollooting contributious theme, the memorandum auta furth, re-s thu milo race was presented by Misa Thom. Robertem threw about-10 yards there than ord.{10 yards}; W. M. Laing (10 yards). Menorial of the Queen's Jubilee Mc Stanhope says he has reason to be,"

During the afternoon the Band,

Governor returns.

That Murray Pior should be draped in tack alongside the wharf, Nos. 347 aid Shr. After cloth and sprinkled with ashes when our Horspool exme. He asked me to act as in- waiting thorn for a slur time Chief Insp ctúr

Wilson, who was s oond. His second throw - W. Babington (12 yards), fl. F. Hyper leave of absenos, draw-salary-for-nothing terprater and find out who was the owner of sett.

the arms and the opiau ou board the junk. of the Northamptonshire Regiment, under also went fartlicet, but the differesne did he was the man. He said the opium was

hogs and calico bags. Some were in posses sion of the men in tho bost and aouo were lying in the boat. I took charge of the

The following is a description of the opium, aros and the junks. I found in all events

That those who subscribed ton dollars to the

Έτρια

system as that which is at the present in

_____ 1H2 FLOP IN KILL THE USAB.

The Grst defendant came forward and asid Banilmater Moran, performed a lengthy net estnd up to the 5 yords he was sente P. Lammert at first came to the front, baroinoted by the adoption of some such has very rapidly advancedat, and off' are deserving of the sincerest worth about $10,000. It was all in mat Belection of music, which was much apps throw Wilson sent the ball 100 yards and mert at the close A. Deuison was a

commiseration,

That the fooling of disgust at the behaviour of the Ancient Greek' is deep-seated and geuecal.

ciated by all present:"

good third. Timu 35 seconda,

HF. Hayller "G. P. Luminert

LATE INDIAN TELEGRAMS. pera brought on by the Fongts, which The following.telegrams are taken from that I have received a letter from Sir Frai-arrived here this afternoon with the Lon cis Kadira, K.O.MG., C. B.. enquiring hydon mail of the 25th February — direction of His Royal Highness the Prince W 170 p.m.200 YARDS FLAT RACE of Wales, whether the time has not arrived BRIAN ARMY ESTIMATION.

HANDICAP. Prize presented by a whom with:

of advantage to the prospect

Lendon, March 9. A Memorandum of friend.

interests of the Imperial Justitute, commu- the Rt. Hon'ble Mr Stanhope has buon Winner at last Meeting A Denison,nisations could be mule to the Anthorities made publio explaining the State scheme of of the Crown Colonies anggesting that mobilization, which it declares to be vittu- (15-yards) 35 secs.

stopy should be at unde taken for setting on ally completed and which will enable two There entered for this race. Denison foot an organisation in each Crown Colony og Army Corps to take the fold. The

« the Inhabitants towards the Nalisisi quiron a considerable increase of Engineers

Makan band Garrison Actillery." Sir Francia Koollya suggests that this yards), 0.8. Dicksan (15 yards). G. object might probably be most effectively love the manufacture of the Magazine Rifts.

ed. Mellarry was far behind. At the third

was soon overtaken by H. Y. Hayllar, who inunt boing sut in motion in this Country: London, Mar. 15.1 th House of won ensily, being about 0 yards in front of for the systematio oullection of contribu Commons last night Sir James Bergusson tions simultaneously in various, Coun- | stated that Government had been informed trica nad Districts through tab Agency off of the arrest of six students in Kussa. District or General Committees, who will They were found to be in possessing of ex- co-operate with Local Committees presided plosives and were loitering suspiciously up over by the Heads of Townships or then the road the Czar was expected to Chairmen of Lugu! Governing Bodies, traverne in going to attend the Requiera The Secretary of State for the Colonies is moss for his father Bir James Ferguskin airiu that I am inviting your assistance in stated that his majesty had put been at the matter. I would request you to be good tacked. We enough to inform me what course it may be in your power to pursue with the object of furthering the views of His Royal Highnea the Pritics of Wales for polleosing contribs tions a support of the Imperial lastitate.

I exclus a Famphlet containing the re- Suer, Mar. 17th P. 08. 8. port of the Organizing Committee, the ad. Ravenna aground in the Canal in how un dress delivered by His Royal Highness at a fading Meeting recently held at St. Janties Palase, LESSEPA FLATTSEING GERMANY, AND the speeches made at that and the Manmon House Mossings, and instructions relating containing a general description of the ub- jects of the Imperial riiule

have the honour the Sir, your abedient Servant,

W C. SALORAUNT The Hoo. The Colonial Secretary,

Hongkong

Rubertson only 103 yards, thus winining easily. Wilson also seemed to throw the straighter of the two, while Robertson throw higher.

2.

18.—5.10 p. -ONE MILE FLAP RACE.- Winners at previous Meetings to be peudised 100 yards for first win, and 50 additional for a succeeding wis. Frizis presented by the Ladies af Hongkong.

33 rifles, 22 in one boat and 11 in the other. | 1.—2 p.m.-100 YARD FLAT RACs win I did not examine them at the time. They nors at previons Meetings at Hongkong That what we want is a Governor who can have been in the custody of

and olsewhere to be penslisad one-yant- and will work.

and-a-half. Prizs presented by J. Wal-8.-3.80 p.m.-ALF MILE RACE.Open to ter, Esq. First three in each hent to all bun-Commiisunod Ollicers and men -run in the Finali

of Her Majesty's and Imperial Ser vices ineinding Police. Post ontries. Winners at previous Meetingain Hung kong and elsewhere to be handicapped. Tricos, presented by H. Foss, Esq. First Prize, $25; Second Prize, $100. Third Prize, 855-

That it is pleasant to burn from the con- templation of this picture and look on the one provided by the appointment of Dr Stewart.

That very one is ploaied that the De has

accepted the Colonial Secretaryship, au honour which he thorougly deserves. That there scenis wore chance of a worthy

the polies since. I examined some of the guns afterwards. Sumo of the rifles word in the hald and some were brought out by different mun on being demanded by me. I did not cearch the boit. One of the boat was so full of men I could scarcely. stir. I did not search for any aumunition.

Chief Inspector Horspcol-Ammunition found it on some of the men. was found. One of the police searched and Mr Webber asked for a further iemand and that the opium should be returned. He had applicil to the Captain Superinten

11

Winner at last Meeting.-W. Pike, Time,

The following entered for this race- Messes A. A. Lloyd, G. R Lammert, C. E. Holworthy, O. W. Balington, A. JI. Jack- so, and H. Rawlinson

à une start was made and all kept protty

Mesars K. B. Shepherd, H. N. Thornson,

Lommerf, H. W. Ball, C. E. Hol vortby, and A. B. H. Draw, entered. By the third lap all bad given up, except Thompson, Shepherd and Drow Thomp

Shepherd, however, close halind him and evidently reserving his strength. During the third lip, Shepherd came to the front and increased his lead to the fmish, win- ning by about 50 yards.

GROUNDING OF AP. AND O. STEAMER IN

THE BUSZ CANA Suter, Mar 18 The Peninsular and

Oriental Company's steamship Rejane has

grundled heavily in the Canal,

GIVING GEATUZIOUS ADVICE ABOUT

acheme for the celebration of Her Ma-dant of Police, who said he must first yatwell together during the race. After about 20 yards): Whitbroad (penalised yarda); aon bail been leading up til then, with to subscriptiona, I also onciuse a leadet : London, March 15-After his interview:

an order from the Supreme Court."

Fot.

half the distance had been gavered, Jackson, Me Mackean--The case is not disposed of who was penalised yards, came to the front. Mr Webber-What has the opium to do Between him, and Holworthy, who had been with the arms. The Fulice have legally leading up to that time, and G. P. Tammert, taken away this up and I sak that it bu a very good race took place." Jackson win. immediately restored.

Mr Mickean thon remanded the use and ning by of a yard. Halworthy was only toll Mr Weber he would give bim an antyard in front of Lawmort, and the others

wer shortly.

were closs op. Time, 10% seconds,

The case of one of the 197 men was then called

jesty's Jubilee falling through. That the Right Honourable will no doubt.

try to make sufficient capital out of it to raise a baronetay, don't you know.. That Hungkeng would not have grudged

him the honour if he had stayed at home That the Bishop is not suficiently popular to take the lead in any movement of this kind, and if he wishes any scheme success to abould keep in the background. That this may be news to the Bishop, bat

it is nevertheless a fact. That the able Faginsor-in-chief of the Cus

toms having indicated the beat and chis post plan for marking the Gap Rock, Cross exquined I cannot say that I saw the work should be put in hand at once. all I can say is that 127 men were found him on board, He was salongit the others and that failing anything more suitable we on board two boats and they together with might, devote the Jubilee faud to his purpos, calling the light, the Jubilee Light! That the light will benefit all classes either

Chief Inspector Horspool-The prisoner Government with carrying arous in contre with 120 mon is charged by order of the

vention of Ordinados 6 of 1887, section 3.: When the order was given to retain the boat he was found on board the boat by the Water Police ant brought to the Station.

A. H. Jackson

0. E. Holworthy

Lammert

G. P. 22.10.

』.

p.m.......... PUTING TE SHOT-Win ners at previous Meetings at Hongkong and also where to be penalised one foot.. Prizs presented by J. J. Francis, Esq. 10:0 Winner at last moeting -F. Kennedy, 24 fest, & inchoe.

Unly three entered for this event- their opius and arme vote detained at Messrs H. N. Thompson, A. MacDougal was made ut auch prisoner was search- Pas made put na nich prisoner was search and R. Kennedy. Dr. Thompson pattad

ed for opina, arms and ammunition. Referin best form and distanced his rivals at ring to the list I find that 19 balls of

ston of this prisoner.

The cutries were - II. Purell R.A. (pe nalised 30 yards): Guntia Singh (penalised

W. A. Abrahams, 88th C. Haynes, 68th W. Seaninsk, 58th E. Davia, R.A. J. Allcook H. A. G. Deurmann, R.A.; S. Beckwill, 58th W. Seamark won easily. For the second place there was an exciting race between Ganda Singh, who best up well at the lust, and Davis, the former win-

ing by a foot or two. Timo, m. 17faço.

9.-3.40pm-HALF MILE. HACE, (HANDI CAP-Firas ant Secund Prizes present.

E. B. Shepherd H. N. Thompson

A. B. H. Drow

with Prince Bisutek M. de Lessons stated that he was convinced that the danger of: war between France and Germany was over, He thought that unless a date was fixed for the British evacuation of Egypt serious complications would arise

He would advise the reinstatement of la mail Pacha the ex Khediró, ga

MORE SUSPICIOUS POSSESSIONS IN RUSSIA.

London, March 16 It a reported that upwards of two hundred persons have been arrested in S. Petersburg having in their This priza, which is presented by the the Directors of the Chius meroliants 3. N

The Hapas contains a Report issued by presession boobs mada tresemble books,

and contag

Time om 10 sec.

THE CHINA MERCHANTS

ed by the Garrison. Aadies of Hongkong, was then hatded to the Co., atating the Company hud runde a pro-t bulletsmite and personed

Winner at last Mooting, W. W Piko, (Scratch). 2 m. 6h accs. --

There entered:blogers O. E. Bolworthy scratch); B. N. Thompson (scratch); d. H. Dalby (20 yards): A. B. H, Drew (26 yards); 0. H. Lammert (30 yards),

At the second round Dr Thompson over

took Lammert, who was going easily. He was

followed by Helworthy and they raced to

winner by Miss Thomass.

fit of Th. 8 1,000 during the 12th yens of ENGLANDS ATEWER TO MLESSKPL/ Kwang Hei. From the 10th year than, March 10-I is stated that 0-5.40 p.m.-CONSOLATION RACE 120 moon, 10th day, to the end of the 12th England will not entertain any proposal for YARDS Open to all Compositors who quon, 11th year of Swang Hou, there was the recall and reinstatement of Ismail Pacha have run at the Meeting, but have not a profit of Tis. 115,000 asking a total the ex-Khedive

Ayres,

GEBALAN IMPERIAL PRINCE 20 BE

Prize presented by Dri-profit of Tla. $16,000. Besides writing on OD REGENT

The following catered -

Tis. 186,900 on the depreciation in the value of the sterners and goddwns. Tia. 20,00 were paid out as dividend, and Tla 6,9

F. Hazeland, J. D. Anderson, O. Were paid a bouts to the crap oyda

Rahington, B. M. Braga, G. Geliabto, A. of the Company When to manage gether for some time. As the last lap, E. H. Devo

ment of the O. MSN Co Was take over by the new Directors, the Company

London, Maro

March 16 is announced that tho Bir hday festivities of the Emperor of the righty fies Royal Personages will attend

the Germany on the pinasleth anniversary.

is announced that on that occasion his Imperial Highness will proclaim the In

PRÍNCE, ALAZIT: VICTOS, CAMER London, March 17 Prince Albert Victor Brigade at Gibraltar

directly or indirectly, no doubt please the and one pocket kúife wuro found in pose every throw. His farthest throw was 34 Thomach increased his lead and Helworthy, This race was practically between Grim- was indebted to the Hongkong and Shang périal Prince t be On-Regent Queen and be a permanent memorial Me Webber, If that is feet. MacDougal's first trial was objected to who was evidently exhausted, fell belle and Babington, who came to the frout hai Rank, Alarmzon Bell & Oand Alfed

1

as a throw. Ho afterwards putted rather and

was overtaken by Lammert, who at the first, Grimble won it.by about two Busies the payment of £25,000 to Adem, of Wales starts to day to join its Hiflə” him being 33 feet 9 inches. Kennedy, the end. Thompson, however, on easily.

regularly, the lungest distance covered by | anemed to hang referred all his furse to iho or three feat.

wirner last year, did not make more than Time 3. 8hco,

feet 1

the case worthy of a seafaring raco.

sk that the 17 bails of opium and the That the whistle nuisance is again drop-others be discharged

knits be returned to this man and that the

ping up, and requires the application of The cise another prisoner do whom strong coercive mejaares.

roval-es was found was then triod,

Chief Inspecter Horspel saldThis mo32 That, perhaps, the Water Police will take was brought from the Water Police about the hint, remembering that a few stiff 9.30. He was searched and a revolver and fines will help to fill the toom kist Inspoiler Stanton said he was present

cartridges were found in his possession. which causes the Treasurer so poignant when the prisoner was dearched and av the revolzer aud ammunition taken from

That the Paik Temway at last begins to approach the working stage, but that a -section of the mistrusting public think that it will be necessary to run a few cars full of and labelled Directors.

Brief and trouble.

Chief Inspector Florapool This rea

rean claimed the wallet at the rosolve.

Inspector Cradnick said the prisoner was searched at Tim To Too but nothing waa found on in there, p

H. N. Thi A. MacDougal 3-120 YARD Fuar Bits (HANDICAP) — Prize prosented by C. D. Bottomley Esq Second prize presented by the Committee. First two in each hent to ra, in the Final

Winner at last Meating W. W. Pito. (4 yards) 12:16.

HN. Thompson: C.-H. Lammert

10.-3.50

p.190 YA HODLE RACE Winners at previous Messinga at Hongkong and elsewhere to be peng lised yards for and win, and 2 yards for each succeeding with Prize pre- sented by S. E. Shellip; Ex First 2 in euch heat to run in the Finils! Five entered for this race-Mesery G.

Grimble, Babington,

Dan do, buthe amount of Tls 1.500.000,-

Bull & Co., during the past year, and other amounts deposited at the Hongkong and Shanghal Bank Jardine Mathesan & Co. and Russell & Co, for the payment of the 21-345 p.m.-ITTERNATIONAL TUG-Or-, said loans, the Company is still indebted to WAL-Trial Hasta 8 man a sira. Na the amount of Tls, 578,000. When the fionality to be decided by that of the present Directors took over les manage. father To be pulled over 15 feet, meat of the Company, there were No spikes or mails allowed. Byes steamers in all, but the Meif he now must be pulled against scratch temps been retarded by the foochow Authorities, No holas to be dig in the Ground be making a total of 25 steantore This P fure starting. Frises presented by the port will be sirenlated in all the treaty Parme Clammanity

ports for the inspection of shareholdera. Shanghai Cerrier,

The following were the teamus - English tean-Liant Metcalf, (Captain)

ITALIAN GENERAL RA-KAZZEV, Rore, Mar 17 The General in com- wand has boun recalled from Mansowanie

GENEROUS CONTRIBUTI UN TO THE

IMPERIAL INSTITUTE. Lordens, March 18-The Due D'Aumale, he forwarded a donation of $500 to the Imperial Institute Fund, as a marie of B tachment to the Queen

is not guneraly known that opium is Rwn in Jaga, hut accirding to a tranels- tion from a native papot in tho THE LOSS OF THE KAMTOHÁTKA, is not altogether unknown in the land of Japan Mail it appears that the cultivation of the drug The following entered Mante A, HP, B, M. Braga, A. Daniion and (CH, Grace, A. H. Jackson, Lieut Lloyd, The following account of the loss of the the Rising Sun Opium was produced at bis Webber maintained there must be st Jackson (scratch), A. A Lloyd, 4 yards. Paste and Braga led at first and it seemed

A. Caldwell owed 6 yards), an absolute sworn testimony that the priser A. Caldwell, & yards, C. E. Holworthy,

Liest Bramwell, Capt. Collinson, F. H 0. Kamchatka is taken from the Bingo News Shimejunset and Kiinjingor, Daka was guilty of the offense and not an Infor

Wilson, Walkinshar.-

of the 20th ultimo Captain Ingman of for many years, and about 100 persons were Irish Team Dr Thompsʊu, (Captain)ollicerasad crew of the wrected steamer the number has now just and to over 1,500 the Kantshalla arrived here with the engaged in the cultivation up to 1849, bub A Warrou, R. N., Dr Martin, RN; Meur last evening, and will to-day amke his du by whom a large quantity of the drag in Saunders, Wright, Yart, AMS, A. K polions of the Russian Consulate. The produced. Its stated that this is mainly

the reef near Tanabe on due to kerojone oit leking the pace of tem elowmer be high on whign she struck, and is so much insired all the copanantian of which has fallen of glish team pulled the Itab twice that she is tulikely over to coins off All | Titulatriotasid to ho noted for the quality but they had a pretty hard struggle. The Woveable artides that could be lauded were of its sih, and peranat engaged, in placting Irish gained a little at first but they could village of who also geart the steatdet | alon

tiken i shnea luc placod sexstody of the rape seat bare had to change to the cultiv

That this nerdens stage will soon be passed

and that people will take to the cara like ence from the fact that he was Lyng the parle G, A. Besolt, 6 yards;that the race lay between them. Dec man with were brought to the Stations, 6 yards, Major Ellis, 3 yards. Aver, made up at the lost in Adopt

young duloke to watc..

That the unofficial mambara should stick

Callwell took the lead at first, but was soo

soon

an hour to enable him to consult as to his Mr Mackenna thin adorned the case f for

and aleared the laat hurdle gret and came to the Prays Extension Scheme as it decision

passed by Holworthy and Jackson, between in a good rat. Futts and Brage were very in agreed to, when the low level fram- On the caan being oslled in the after them, there was a copial race for belt the case, the former having the advantage. way will ciral is mountain brother. noon His Worship dabarged the distance. Halworthy this time managed to

soners and made an order thist Etlisir property be restored to then this Hot giracy ught advantage over his rival, poul and that he would not deliver the and ome in somewhat l than a footian spium before getting an order from the

That German ships, German tron and Gur man gear, generally, have had a tolerably fair show is the East of late and that Supreme Court The ones against the front. The other were about a yard pas German frienda will doubtless take - junks is remanded till Monday, and in the behind, and arrived all together, Branwalt

Time 19, seconde,

L-4pm.-Bors BACK 200 YARDS HAND. CAP-For bays under 15 open to Eu ropean Schons First, second, and

The

not support the strain.

MIKE BORI It appears to have been manufacture of opiam the savings

tasse movestiles that detained quoted at en 191

Polri Prizes presented by the Cont: The price were chathated the Captala Ingman the wrack, hich he G equal to 1 15. Troy) for

mittes

mcionarul Damnatita

sily abandoned on Wednesday last, coming for someon