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No. 8438---JANUARY 27, 1890.}.

THE SPANISH MINISTRY.

MADRID, Jan. 20. Sr. Sagasta has formed a new Ministry, Tho now Cabinet will be composed of:

which will be worn in to-morrow.

A TROCLAMATION by the Governor in Satur- day's Government Gazette announces that Ordinance No. 20 of 1880, entitled an Ordinance to smond the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank Ordinance, having been Sr. Sagnata, President; Er. Vega Armijo,acropted by the directors of the Hongkong State; Sr. Pingearver, Justice; Sr. Egui and Shanghat Banking Corporation, the lior, Exchequer; Sr. Bermudez Reins, maid Ordinance shall accordingly take effect War; Sr. Romero, Marine; St. Becerra, from the 25th January, 1890, Public Works St.Capdepon, Interior; Duke of Voragua (probable) Colonies.

(Hava Telegram.

A TUMULT IN THE FRENCË CHAMBER OF DEPUTIES.

Panis, 21st January.

•

A toouultuous incident occurred yester day in the Obambor of Deputies. Cenaure with temporary expaleion was passed agninet Messrs Daroulbde, Milloroya and Laguerre, Boulangist deputies, who wished to prevent M, Joffrin from speaking.

Six Booth-sen islanders, who had drifted out to sea, in an open boat, and were picked up by a Exitish ship and landed at Kobe, arrived in Hongkong yesterday by

THE CHINA MAIL.

ALLATE TELEGRAMS.-

BAILWAY BERIES IN IRELAND.

London, January 3.The porters of the Dublin and Wexford Railway bave struck for higher wages. Tho train servies in ire gular in consequence, and the Company are endeavouring replace

myds of the other lite support the

Tax Briful North Borneo Herald says... but was very nearly run ontjn trying to get three sets to love. Mr Bird acted as KIN« | Mr. E. R. Abrahamson, on his return per the same number for his next hit, which piro and Me A, G. Wine as secror. The sots nn. Tai Yuen, brought plans for the Club executed by Mesars. Danby and Leigh, but for smart fielding might easily have wore:-

--7--5; 6~~3; 6-3. the well known Architects of Hongkong boen a three. At thirty up, Blair relieved From the plans we have inspected, the new Hutchison at the upper end, and immediato. It would seem, from the result of this club, it constructed as designed, should prove a most commodious and handsomely afterwards Fox was amarily caught by match, the Coxon ought to have an easy building, with ample space for Reading Major Milos of Walter (32-3-9) Tal victory to-morrow. Braddell, however, dur-lays 100 Billiard room, Lavatory, Bar, Sabot joined Hornby, and the latter inaugu ing the first set showed very good form, and vants' houses, are. We hope ere long to seo the plans on established fuct. Mesare rated the partnership by hitting Walter Cuzon may find him to be a tough opponent. Danby and Leigh have also furnished plans into Queen's Road for three, which was fol and designs for the Hotel Company.

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lowed up by Talbot hitting the same bowler will be a voty Landrome and imposing building of throo atories, containing sleep to the other end for the same number, but

The fifth competition for the abovo Cups ing accommodation for thirty-two guests, he was immediately afterwards caught by drawing, dining, billiard, bath, and runding rooms; when finished this will be a great Eames off Waltor (41-3-3)Just after being was completed on Saturday, the 26th Ja boon to planters, visitors to Sandakan, and joined by Spinke, Hornby gave a difficult uuary, and Mr Woodin holds the big cup itself a guarantee for first class accommoda- tion and entertainment for guests. We un. derstand the site will very shortly be clear for starting on,

HONGKONG, RIFLE 48500IATION.

THE EWOON KWAN WREN CHALLENGE OUPA,

GALE IN ENGLAND,

London, January 6,A gale attended by great destruction of property swept over England yesterday. Many vessels have been wrecked, and extensive damage has been done to property ashore,

MAYOR WINGMANN'S LATEST VICTORY. Telograms from Zanzibar raport that Major Wissmann, after two hours fighting, Fifteen Germans were wounded and many captured the fortress hald by Bwanaher, of the onemy killed, Much tooted property was tosuvered,

ANOTHER THEATRE, DESTROYED BY FIRE. Brussels, Jan. 7.-The Theatre de La Monnie hore was destroyed by fira carly his morning. The adjoining blusk of build- inga is in danger

́À DIVORCR CARE. "

the a, Bacona on their way to Manthers, Mr. Bayley being the Manager is in cateb, which General Edwards tried to turn for the third time, and Mr Ford the second scandal, was probce:ded with to-day, The Edward. of Sazo Weimar. Ara French-

Bill

Yards.

la The Hugo News, speaking of them,

to account but without suecors. Spinks prize with the same number of wins, Not enys:-They are cleanly in their habite and persons, will not allow any of their number

never got a chance to score, Walter proving withstanding a 21-mile breeze blowing to strike a match, and are perfectly content

too much for him, (41-5-0.) C. G. Stewart across the range some fair shooting was to sit about all day without desiring to

The six best scores are apponded 52 out. Their rations consist of fried WRITING with regard to Raub the Straits was his saccesene, but the partnership with made at the long distances. salmon, three eggs or thereabouts, broad, Times anys:Telegraphic advices from Raub Hemby did not last long, the Straita molneses, etc. for breakfast; lbs. beof, sssure ns that fifteen tons of machinery are Captain sending a ball back into Blair's potatoes, vegetables, and hash for dinner, now on the spot, that the pumps and the hands which the bowler éccepted. with park and any odds and ends for boiler are fast being erosted, and that supper. They are given just as much as within a few weeks the famous unexplored Smith, who then joined Stewart, was bowl. they call out. They are serupalonely hole may ko expected to be clear of water. od firet ball by Blair (40-7-0)-Latchford, Mr. Woodin CO loncat and porfectly prareable among Our attention is called to the fact that con- ENGLAND AND PORTUGAL.

Chameleon. They only have one.acreply siderable doubt prevails as to what people who was the next man in, began to acero Lindos, IGEN Ju-The Portogussed that is with regard to their hair; this are selling and buying under the name of very quickly, but Stewart soon left him, Premier, speaking in the Cortes, said that they will not have out under any con- Raub shares. We take it that such dealings playing on when he had contributed three. Portugal is in the right, but that England sideration. They have her visited by share in the past boen in shares of the g 0. Smith, his successor, was" caught.in has the might; that the Government will goud many people, and are, as a result, Raub Malay Peninsula Syndiento-that is

cigars, and tobaco, uphold the rights and honor of the coun. well provided in try, and will protect its interest as far as together with a spare yen or two. possible.

(From Singapore Paperi.)

LOCAL AND GENENAI.

to say in the stock of a Company with his firat hit by General Edwards (61-9-0.) 500,000 one pound shares. But now that Letobford and Bloss had only just got Company is to give place to the Raub Australian Syndicate, Limited, in which together when the latter sent a bell back The first Japanese subject over convicted 700,000 shares are allotted to the holders into Walter's, bands, closing the innings of murder in the United States was sea of the 600,000 shares of the Raub Malay for 56. Lenced on the 16th Dec. to die by electricity Peninsula Syndicate, and on that under

The Services went in again in the ame during the week beginning February 3rd.

standing every buyer of fire of the old shares should recsire acron of the order as before, Birch and Fox bowling.

will depend new; although of course mach Nawa has been received of the death at Swatow of Captain Gloson, of the Chinson Ure dates and the terms of contracts. Only seven had been put on when Camp. Bavigation Company's steamer Sangking, Buyers now, however, have no excuse for hell, of whom botter things were hoped, Captain Glatson had been lung timo ob misunder. They can have, things was clean bowled by Fox with the first ball |

and if they believe them the coat, and was well-known and very clearly much liked by all who knew him.-N-selves to be buying shares in the old of a new over (7--1--3) Champain and Daily Neus.

syndicate, they can have it slipulated that Blair quickly ran the soure up to 20 and if delivery may be made in shares of the new, these shares must be in the propororuby then relieved Birch at the City Hall end. Runs continued to come rapid- tion of seven for fivo.

ly until thirty was reached, when Choa- pain was smartly caught by Hill Smith in a

PASSED SUEZ Canal. OUTWARD BOUND:-Shakespraze, 20; New Guinea, Craigmore, 24; Kriemhlaic, Jan; S; Cyclone, Glenesen, 7; Galley of Lorne, Palinurus, Tarlar, 1; Bombay, Flintshire, 14; Ajux, 17. HOMEWARD BOUND --Claymore, Theo. 27: Oapark, Polyhymnia, Telemachus, 16; Jason, Collinghura, 14 Congo, 17.

Four men-of-war for Japse are at presont is course of construction in Europe. The The Norddeutscher Lloyd S. S. Coy.'

5. £. Branthachtig, with the next out-Chishama, which is being constricted in to be completed about

Preussen,

ward GERMAN MAIL, cnted Berlin 24th France, and Matsuhima.

April; tho

Des., left Singapore on Wednesday, in being constructed in France, about 5. January 22nd, at noon, and may be June or July, and the Chiyota, which expected here on or about Tuesday Messrs. Thompson & Bros. of Glasgow morning, the 28th Jan.

have in hand, will probably be completad about the same time.

The

of Co.'s steamer Qaus, with the Franch mail of Dec. 28, left Singaporo Jan, 23rd, at 6p.m., and on Thursday, may be expected here on or about Thursday, 30th Jan. This packet brings replies to leitors despatched from Hongkong on Nov. 20.

CRICKET.

UNITED SERVICES C. STRAITS TEAM. This match was commenced

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Cricket Ground to-day. The weather wae quito a contrast to that of Friday and Saturday last week, being very gloomy Tax Chi-nen in correspondent of the N. There was a slight drizzle is the forenoon, Dady News writes:-The Governor has been away for the past few weeks, and is special-not sufficient to stop play but enough to ly attending to the Yellow River. The make things very disagreeable for the various gaps are being filled up one by one, players, It was intended to play twelve the largest one-that at Chanehin-being finished some time since. He is also en-a-side, but other arrangements had to Captain Davidson, saged in the work of dredging at the new be made afterwards. mouth to which the river down about east who was to play for the Services, from Tieh-mê-kann.

having boca incapacitated by getting THE Singapore Free Prese says:-We hear nasty knock over the oys from an unex that there is a proposal to forms ajamall are pected ball during practice, just balore the The N. G. 1. Biugno, from Bombay, list section in connection with the S.V.A.,match began, the team was reduced to left Bingapore on the 24th Jan, and in whose ranks the Cycling Club is already eleven, and as one of the Straits Team did

It is understood that Sir Charlee Warren

The O. and 0. Cu.'s s. a. Belgie, with the AMERICAN MAIL of Jan. 7, leaves Yo. kohama on Sunday, the 24th Jan, at daylight, and may be expected here on or about Saturday, Feb. 1st. The Canadian Pacific B. B. Parthio left Vancouver for Japan, &e., on the 21st Jan.

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COMPANY, LIMITED.

fine hit to the upper end of the ground. (33-2-18.) Hutchison, who then joined Blair, after adding two to the total etc. THE HONGKONG STEAM LAUNDRY cumbed to the first bail from Latchford, who

The following is the report for presents had replaced Birch. (0-3) Bames,tion to the shareholders at the fourth the next man, began to rattle up the score ordinary yearly meeting to be held at the Hongkong Hotul, on Monday, the Sed | February, 1890, at 4 p.m. ¡——

London, Jan. 2. Captain French. Brewster, formerly of the Dragoon Guards," petitioned for the divorce of his wife on THE CLEVELAND STARET SCANDAL. London, Jan, 6.-The hearing of the the ground of her adultery in Dublin and charge gainst Mr. Newton, Solicitor, in lowliers with Captain: Ormesby Gere, of with the Cleveland Street the 13th Hussars, Aide-de Camp to Prince connection general tenor of the evidence went to prove Brawater filed a counter-polition praying Lord Arthur Somerset's implication in the for divorce on the ground of desertion and offences alleged to have been committed in adultery. The heating occupied five days, the house io question.

and the evidence was highly sensational. The witnesses. Included Prince Edward Saxe Weimar and numerous society leaders. The verdict was given in favour of the wife on all the issues

London, January 9. The hearing of the case against Mr Nowton in the Gloveland Street scandal was resumed yesterday, when the witnesses for the Crown proved that be, Mr Newton, bought threan passago tickets

uccompanied the notorious Hammond, who kept the house in Cleveland Street, to New

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BL-718H TRADE,

The Board of Trado returns for the past year show an increase in imports of forty ad a tall millions storling, and of fourteen and a quarter millions in exports.

THE INFLUENZA EPIDENIO. London, Sed January.-Numbers of the London polion are affcoton with influenz and are off duty. The outbreak of in- faces in Liverpool is stated to be tradenble to-lettera received from Russia.

Two of Lord Salisbury's Searsiaries are now suffering. The Right Hon. Henry Chaplin is in bed with influenza,

MISCELLANEOUS.

of

London, 2nd January-The Italian Liner Fertia ina gone ashore at Cursiva with a hundred and thirty-nine passengers, of whom-aix-were-saved. The fate-of-the- Tost in uncertain.

Faris, 4th January.-M. de Lesseps in

London, 4th January. --Cholora is raging at Hamadan, 180 miles wath-wear of Teheran. It is feared that it will reach Tohoras in the spring.

Clonel Martin, who served with distine-- tion in China, is dead.

Fighting has been reacwed in Creto. Sixteen Turka havo been wounded; the. number killed is unknown.

Mr John Ruskin is seriously ill. Sue, 4th January.

7.The steamer Lioneir

Berlin, 6th January.-Princesa Bismarckry bai sunk after collision with the and Councillor Rattenburg are auffering with severe attacks.

The Swiss President is recovering. Many deaths, have occurred at Berne. Landon, 8th January.-The deaths in London during the last week wero four hundred and twenty above the average Four deaths occurred from influenza and eight

hundred and forty from respiratory disersas.

London, 10th January. The sick at Aldershot average ten men in oach company of the garrison. The Guards Hospital in Lonion is full of men suffering om in-

luenza and two deaths have occurred

among thom

The influenza continues to spread in Europe and America. Several doctors and nuters in varicias London hopitals are at toked. Lord Hayleigh is among the fish sufferare. It is still spreading in English provinces and in asuming alarming proper tions. Hall of the students in Baltimore The Directors have now to submit to University are attacked. Also many wal

This disease is universal throughout pou a Statement of Account to 31st Do-diers in garrison at Halifax.

ember 1889, showing a balance at debit of

Great Britain. $20,215.86.

The Directors have received offers for the purchase of the property during the past year, but they were not considered suffis ciently inducing to oitian their entertain.

The fatal case of influenza are increasing. The Police of Bradford, Kent and Dublin, and the Post Office and Telegraph servanta Hounslow Carrisons, and the workmen at at Balfast; the Soldiers of Carlow and Woolwich Arsenal arts all greatly suturing.

steamer Maple Branch. All saved.

London, 6th January.The Belgian Go- Tatument is buying English coal largely in consequence of strikes and atoppage in their on mines.

The Czarina is daily expecting her uc«. couchement. Bryssels,

5th January-It is stated int the Belgian Anti-Slavery Society intends despatch an expedition to the Lake Tanganyika region.

London, 6th January--Vincourt Temple- town, Columels Sladen, and Hand are dear,

A Dublin telegram received here reports. Protestant Church at Birr, King's County the destruction by lightning of tus

Standard Demerara telogram says that successful observations of the sular calipso have been taken by the members of the Government expedition.

It is understood that General Sir George. Harmaan suocoods Prinos Edvard of Saxo Weimar as Commander-in-Chief in Ireland.

A Turkish force in Crato las been routed by the insurgents, and niany soldiers have been killed.

alon Jan. The Zurich Theatre hoe been destroyed by fire. The audience escaped.

Many important Plate to the value of 2,000,000 frames En go uro orient papers routing to the

(£9,000) has been saved.

Admiral Sullivan is dead. London, Jan. 3.-Sir Albari Sassoon,

Tande Baronet

may be expected here on or about the fairly represents a favourably disposed not turn up, it was decided to play after which bis partuer, Eamos, was caught gave up the premises last Novembor, ozd King Humbert was riding yesterday became Kuight, has been

1st Feb.

ment and ambmission to the Shareholders.

Buildings The Dwelling House has been leased the whole of the paat year, and is still lensed. The late Tenans of the indon the Directors are now in treaty for another only some slight repaim to the Roof being lease. The Buildings are all in good order,

Machinery,The Machinery requires a

ACCIDENT TO KING TOMDERY. Romes, 4th January.-A horse on which uncontrollable, and threw His Majesty, who, however, sustained no injury.

a little, but his partner, Blair, after of very good cricket, exhibition skied a ball, which dropped into Hill Smith's bands (46-4-13). Major Miles then became Eames' partner, but he succumbed to the first bail from Fox, without scoring, just after Eames had bit the same bowlor into the pavilion for three. General Edwards took the Major place and began to score by hitting Birch (who had relieved Latobford) for a couple,

by Higginbothan off Fox (4-6-8.) Lee was smartly stumped by Talbot before he could add anything to the score. General Edwards was then joined by Garde, but was The Straitsoon after caught by Hornby off Fox alight overhaul, and these together with to opilopay to which he had been subject į Kyozo and Nora, two of Japan's most Team, however, did not reach that Bgure, (61-8-5.) Walter then wont in and Hornby historie places, are shortly to have Imperial Mareuma. In the case of Nara building being disposed of for 50. The Services took over the ball from Birch. Walter and operations aro to be commenced about went in again, and when play was stopped Garde wers still batting when play was

April, and Ryote about June. Each of the buildings will cover an area of 000 at five o'clock 67 had been put together. I stopped for the day, the last contribution tsubo. The plans for the Nara Museum Fox took five of the Services' wickets into the score, which stood at 67, being foar The P. & O. Co.'s extra staurer Lombardy, are already completed, but the design for the Amst innings for twenty runs, and is for a fine hit by Garde.

from Bombay, loft Singapore on the Kyoto has not been selected. The Shagyo 27th Jan., and may be expected hereinpo believes the design is to buy on or about the 4th Feb.

The st. Moray, from Calcutta, loft Sin-o the idea. Should the services of such a oleyen a-side.

gapore on the 25th Jan., and may be exported here on or about the 2nd Feb.

Tha 0. S. S. Co.'s steamer Laertes,, frota Liverpool, luft Singapore on the 25th Jan., and usay be expcoted here on or about the 2nd Feb.

7. The O. 8. §. Co.'s steamer Nestor, from Li- verpool, left Bingapore for this port on the 20th Jau., and is duc here on the 2nd Feb.

The P. & O. oxtra stoatide Bombay left

London for this port on the 28th Dec.

Tuz testing trials of the Peak Tramway ware completed this morning to the satia faction of all parties, and the cars are now running as usual.

The Experintendent of the P. & O. Co. inform us that the Company's extra steamer Lombardy left: Singapore for this port to day 11a.m.

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TODAY being the 31st anniversary of the birth of Emperor William II. of Germany, The men-of-war in the harbour wore decor. varated, and salutes were Grod.

Tue licence fee for permission to 1 up the harbour with building and other rab

section ever be required, it would no doubt he attached for the time rather to the infan- try portion of the garrison than to its own

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Japanese and partly European.

We learn with plen: uro that, in answer to Mr. Chris, Gardner's appeal, the Com

The Services, having won the toss, elected to bat first, and on the whole they made rather a poor show of it, their total being only 72, of which E M. Blair contributed 85.

the Straits Team's innings Walter had six wickets for thirty-one rune, and Blair threo for thirteen.

After ove

Campbell and Champain went in to begin mittee of the North-Chins Famine Relief for the Services, Birch and Fox bowling. In Fund ara sonding $1,000 to Hankow, while anquiries ate being mote at Soochow the first orar Campbell hit Birch for a and Hangchow as to the suffering in those three and a double, Cham sin gotting a districts. Dr. Norius has offered to remit single. Fox's first over was a maiden, and Lither some unased funds, so that it ap: Birch followed with another. rears that money is not neoded now in Shantung, but it is probable that the more maiden over by Fox, a few rans were funds remaining in the hands of the Com-made, Campbell being the largest contribu mittes in Shanghai will all be distributed by the end of next month.-N.-G. Daytor. He was caught easily at point, how

ecer, by Stewart, off Birch (16—1—-11.) Blair then joined Champain and Hornby tool over the ball from Fox. Only aruu or two had been added when Champain repeated Campbell's performance by playing a ball into Stewart's honda ( 8-2--4.) . Hut- ahison and Blair thon became partners.

Neics.

AT the annual meeting of the British North Borneo Company, the Vies Chairman, Rear Admirat Mayne, in reply, said that negotiations had now reached this point that if only a very small subsidy could be obtained from the Garemment they would be able to have a telegraphic cable laid

UNITED SERVICES IST INFEN

A. J. Campbell, 91st, Stewart, birch Champain, R... c Stewart, b Birch

E. M. Hair, B.E.h Fox

J. Hatahivou, R.,, run out .....

R. Baman, 1.N., b Pax.

Mnfor ales, RA, Stewart, Latchford

Major-Gen. Edwards, b Fox'...

Lee, R.N Fox Higginbotham, b Fux R. B. Cardo, K.N.,

F. J. Walter, R.N., not on

FU. Young, RE, & Fox, b Birch

"Extrag

E. W. Birch...

19. U for.

Pie. Latchford

necessary.

THE CZAR'S ILLNESS. London, 8th January Munich paper states that the Usar'a recent illness was due those above mentioned would probably ever since the railway accident at Borki, amount to about $300.

Directors. In accordance with clause 73

of the Articles of Association, Messe F. L.

Woorin and Andrew Johnston retire in rotation from the Board, but being eligible Auditor. The accounts have been audit- offer themselves for re-election. ed by Mr. S. Whealler, who offers himself for re-election. L. WOODIN, Chairman,

Hongkong, 25th January, 1890.

ILLNESS OF THE INFANT KIND OF SPAIS.

The Loacct gives expression to the appre- hension that an outbreak of cholera may occur in Europe this year.

Details have been received of the massacre of number of Siberian exiles by the Russian authorities.

An attempt was made to epizo a secret priating press, which it was suspected was used for Nihilist purposes. Thirty exiles London, 8th January. The igfant King were killed and wounded. It is reported Bir that the Cossack guard aided the Nihilists." of Spain was convulsed on Saturday.

The strikers at Cockerell's work at Séra grave alarm. To-day he is much butter. ing, near Liege, in Belgium, have nde illness is so serious as to give case for

Madrid Dibs January. The infant King violent demonstrations by atoning mind Alfonso is in a high state of fever and cou- odials. vulsions, and the worst is feared,

Madrid, 10th January.No improve ment has talcon place in the condition of tho infant King Alfonso and the doctors have now given up all laps of his recovery. Later telograms say he is convalescent. ENGLAND AND PORTUGAL. Loudce, il January.-The Government 21,605 41 have reatived a despatch from Consol 10599 68 Joloston, in which he reports the safety of the States. fle has pacitet Karangua and subsidised Kolakota in Weatern Nyassa, steuring a treaty.

JANUARY 1ST TO 31ST DECEMBER 1980. Assets.

To Real Estate,

To Buildings,^.

To Machinery,

To Laundry, Shares,- 26 Shares Flong- Steara

Total

Balls.

Runk

Min. Whis

5

F. V. Hornby... 16

STRAITS TEAM-1ST, JEPIKOS,

T. T. Hembye and la Maine

Higinbotham, & Huschion

X. W. Birth and h Waher ... A. G. Fox, e Aliler, b Walter

A. F. Tunt, Eames, Walter

Corp. Brinks, Walter

1. Blewart, Walter

Hill Smith, blafr

Pie. Latelferd, wil outs,

K. U. Bmith, e Edwards,

Bi

P. W. Mmus, e and b Walter. .....

from Singapore 10 Barnen. That proposi. The R. E. man began scoring by hitting tion had neen laid before the Colonial Office, and, so far ne their view was cut Birck away to the Murray Barracks com corned, they were in favour of it. Of pound for live, following this up by driving

F. H. Wolter One of this coures, whether they would get the subaidy Horaby's second ball for four. Dr Fox after

from the Chancellor of the Exchequer re

bish was paid at the Police Court to-day by two enter rising Chinaaien,

men paid 50 couts, the other $2.

mained to be seen. Why they were arging

on British soil. Many would remember.

D

a faw overs replaced Hornby at the North

Laundry, (A.

Jain),

Shares Long- Bong Steam Laundry, (G.. Stainfield),

To Balanco,.

$1,250,00

250.00

Liabilities.

By Capital, 999 Shares,.

By Hongkong Bank,. By Cash,

+

Extras

...

Total

Halle.

05

Hans. 3 Whts.

21

By Accounts Payable,

Tulekicsoa...

65

.. Blair

45

UNITED SERVICES-End InwaNGE.

A. J. Campbell, lat, b Fox

Champain, V., B. Sruth, b Bireb

E. H. Bhir. .., H. Hmith. b Fox

J. Hutchleos, ... Latchford

H. E, X., Binbotham, b For.

Major fes, Fox Maj-en-wards, a Hemby, b Birel Let, Talbot. b Pex ...

I. 1. Cardo, n.v., ast out. F. K. Waller, A., nut out

5. U. YORBY, B.I., (To bus)

Total

៩

To Insurance,

To Interest,

To Auditor's Foo,

$

C.

4,830 09

Tho Foringuese have resched Katanga where

they have now haitud. Mukalolo, trusting to British protection, refused to surrender the tags, whereon the Part- guere re-searched his steamers, campeling them to lower their eneigns It is believed 1,600 0 that fighting is imminent. 20,215-86

London, 10th January, The Standard states that Portugal in her reply to Lord $07.90064 Salisbury's noto agrees to suspend further

setion on the River Suite and in Nyas anland and to withdraw bor forces.

$

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STANLEY HOMEWARD BOLNI

49.930 00

Calcutta, 9th Januars telegrain 17,538 26

states that the British India "steamer 238 Kator Fith Mr Stanley on board, pass- 100 00 od Aden yesterday, and is dus at Naples on the 18th instant. Btauley sfiould there- $67,200 GL

ford reach London on the 20th instant.

COLMAN DIGMA AND TEABE

Cairo, Bth January-Geman Digna bas

$20,288 49 arrived at Kassala.

London, êth January. It is expected 480-00

6417 that Osman Dignis's object in visiting Kas 318 5 sala is to re-open the country to trade.

67 70 112.00

London, Jan. 3.The Turkish ambas. andor in London denies the statement is the Daily News that the Sulton had asked. Lord Salisbury to suppress certain Londen journals en account of their baring publish ed untrue allegations concerning fairs in Cretr. B

tient

Alany prominent personages on the Con- aro aufering from influenz & General Ignatieff is dangorously ill with it

It is stated that an understanding has beca come to between Russia and Greens in regard to Crete, Greece will actively defend the Cretans, and Russia in that sa o will give her oral support.

Tasa are leas than half a million of Jews in France, ret the Profects of sixty- two out of the eight-four departments are of the Jewish faith. The fact was recently made public and created a gravo arbaation,

Quotations:

HOROKONG, January 27. CPIUM-New Patna, cash,.. 610:

Uld

New Benares, casli, 510. Okt

620/630

Now Malwu, cash. Allowance, Txel... 8/24 Old Malwa, cinli,... 690,550 Allowance, Taels... 8/32 Persian, Oily, cash 520/530- Allowance, Tasla... 10/46 Persian, Paper tied 530/640 Allowance. Taels. 16:48

Exchange Howoroso, January 27.

AMERICA AND THE HILTER MARKET. Londen, 4th January.-President, Harri- 1,929 95 sou liar reiterated his approval of Secretary On London---

10 00 Windom's proposal to restrict the compul-

- WOLBING ACCOUNT,

To Balance,.

Te Crown Rent,

To Taxes,

To Charges,

To Saluries and Wages,

Bauk, Wire,

sory coinage of silver.

$22,593 80

· 50 days" siglat,

Cr.

Credits,

THE TENNIS MATOH.

The first Tennis contest het weon Hong-

By Rent to 31st December,

1869, By Balance,

On Pari

Credits,

On demand,

4 months sight,

Documentary, 4 months' sight 98

On demand,...

4 months' sighti

4.02 410

8.93

E.&O. F. Hongkong, 25th January, 1800.

APTAINS IN BRAZIL. Lovdo, Gth January.It is intended, to double the Brazilian Army,

Rin de Janeiro, 8th Jaquary.A decree 8 2,376 00

20,215 85as been issued by the Government of the Brzlla Republic ordering a separation of $22,690 86 Church and State.

* A. O'D GOURDIs, Manager,

I have compared the above Statement pany, and certify the same to be corrent.

DEYLON TEA TRADE.

R

On Berlin-

On demand, Ou New York-

On demand, brö Credits,

60 days' sight,

London, 6th January-Owing to the in- cressa in tan imports of tea from Ceylon, the Board of Trade Returns will bouceforth give it under a separate beading

Ou Bombay

On demand,

the Government to help them was that the Barracks cod. After a few runs had been SHORTLY alter inclve o'clock on Saturday project secured a line & Hongkong entirely put on, Hatchison was run out (40--3--5.) night, fire broke out in the shop occupied that when the French War was going on Eames, who then joined Blair, began scoring by Mr James Gomes, draper, in Lyndhurst with the Chinese the Government had by hitting Fox into the Pavilion for threo, Terrace. As a plentiful supply of water almost decided to lay a cable to Borneo to and runs began to come very rapidly for avoid going to Saigon, as they bad to do now. was obtained from the street mains, the to get to Hongkong. That seare Ecing some time, till Eames was bowled by For Brigade were able to attack the fire over the subject dropped.

(63—4—3.) Major Milea, who was Blair's very quickly and to cousine it to the ground

next partner, was caught by Stewart at con. point of Birch with his fist ball floor, whichs was wholly occupied as a shop, A FRESAN correspondent to the upper floors forming a dwelling-house temporary writes that Mutemed-ex-Bultan, (3-5-0.) Latchford thou relievedl Birch who was sent Inst year to investigate the The soup, which was entirely gulted, was condition of the Hirer Karun at Abraz, at the City Hall end, and his first ball ways insured for $10,000 with the Hongkong where it ceases to be navigable, and also nicely out by General Edwarda, who had

to inquire into the cost of repairing bridges, jnmed. Blair. Birch took over the ball Long and Singapore took place this after Fire Insurance Co.

from road, and caratanearies on the way Ispahan to Shuster, delivered his report to again soon afterwards. With the first neon on the lawn at Government House, Government some time ago. bail of a new over Fox olan bowled in presence of His Ezo llency and ́a the Persian Ár the dintor given by the Hongkong The Government at once took steps to General Edwards, and the next ball large number of ladies and gentleman, Cricket Club on Saturday to the visitors carry out its recommendations and a great took Les's wicket (6370) Garda The visitors were represented by Mesara from the Straits Settlementa (at: which His deal has now been alone. Repairs bare Excellency, the Governor was prrent), "Me been executed, watch-houses have been then joined Blair, and the faltor, just Braddell and Owap, and Hongkong by .F. V. Hornby, Captain of the Strait,restored, and every possible precaution has after cutting Bitch nicely into the Pavilion Mesura E. J. Coxia and W. H. Waller with the Bucks and Vouchers of the Cous- MAGAZINE HIFLES FOR BUROPEAN INFANTRY

been taken to ecure the. safety of Team, in responding to the toast of The travellers. Further, the telegraph has for thres, was beautifully bowled by Fox It was originally intended that Mr. E. W. Visitors, rend a telegram, from Sir Cecil been carried as far as Shuster, and will (65-8-35.) Garde and Walter wore only Biech should be Mr Baddell's partner, but

Molacamera shortly Clemonti Emith convoying his congratula Bassorat. ttemed-os-Balton will soon together one over when the former was he was doing good service on the cricket tions to Bungkung on its victory and ex- start on a scored mission of inspection to caught by Higginbotham off Fox Young fald. His substitute, Mr Owen, is gene.

the Karon River. The above news can be followed, being immediately afterwarda rally credited with being even a bo torto preming the liope that a tearn representing taken as a sign that the Persian Govern the Colony would visit Singapore next year.ment is fully minded to fuld! its promise to caught by Fox off Birch, the innings clos player than Birch, but he has not been well for some time and was considerably Another telegram, from Mr C Stringer, open up the River Karan, and thereby to ing for 72.

facilitate commerci relations between president of the Singapore Cricket Club, Great Britain and Pervia The St,

Hornby and Birgubothau began the out of practice. The frol pot was very thin of new highways, in ned to prese conveyed a pressing invitation to a Hong Petersburg correspor dent of the Daily batting for the Straite Team, the bowlers close, being so all Hongkong win die and pares imunistin with R and Mr Bridlaugh all the way by sea to (Taken as Messrs Falconer & Co.'s Promiso,

sia and Turkey,

| Louảnn. - The provide on the bunder wero Chroide

conurms the 199s already being Walter and Hutchison. Runs came oing the two cantage pamer. The neat kong Team to rait Singapore. His Ex-

SCENE, Recitation in Blechatica Provvury excited, and cmuded round the car. BaxoRITER... published to the off at that the Russian calency the Governor responded to the presa is at present greatly exercised con- pretty fly at Erb, but Higginbotham set was won by Boston Wildfacut Now Mr Ge what was the Brat lage emptying great Gistula of Brwera Do toast of his health in a happy speech, and verning the decline of Russian influence in was soon cloag bowled by Hatchison gawes to three. In the third set, Singa heasmenan sated in ech the over it, nearly mothering Me Headlaugh,

force of gratity Persia and the corresponding rise of (5-1-4) Birch, who then joined began buce

(Mr G. hesitate. After the diffulty of ag

repeated the done on reaching the TexasTES-) A Bo the speaking all round was uncommonly ungiab influence. It is the general good, but as it does not seem to have oc opinion that Sir H. D. ummond Wold ha commenced scoring with a three, but imme, threu gaiaga by good play, but they could A NEW Authority. —I don't me where the sheeza, waving his bat from curred to the Commitice to make any outwitted Prince Dolgoroukoff and that the diately after adding a single ho was ought not follow up their success, and the next six they are talkings much abunt the race the jaune. Uradlaugh a health bas bene

problem,' quoth Mr Elenret Pre loskjort arrangements for having reporters present, due to his ignorance of Oriental umges

failure of the latter at the Curt of Teberat by Walton Fuz then went into partner games in season fell to Hongkong The as much rooney in the North this rear on filed by the trip to India, He was by king the post prandial oratory, could not be re- and to his relping to much on the prestige ship with the Captain of the Straits Tein best of five rete deciding the event, Borg Roes ex any: Southerner bag, and I don't mangh bettus on his departure than when he

{R}} of his name and past career,

and hit Hutchison Erst ball for a couple, kong, therefore, had en sany victory by bigk corded,

ES. WHEALLES, Auditor.

THERE is not enough justice in the world prevent the right frit occasionally get ting left.-Binghamton Leader,

its latest news from Pernia states that

the Government is about to construct says

IN INDIAN

On Calcutta-

On comand,

London, Duh January, The Arst supply. of eight thousand, mag z' na rifles out of 'n. total of fifty thousand for the European On hoogbai- Infantry in India is about to be shipped, Ca demand,..

DEPARTURE OF ME BRAÚLATOU.

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30 days' wight, privates Bombay, 4 January-Me Bredlaugh Gold Lost, 100 f

Soveralera, sterday afternoon is: Dugland. Sir W and Ste Wm. Wedderburn left. Hambry Wedderburn goes overland from Beludist,

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