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No. 9569-OCTOBER 10, 1893.]

INSPECTOR Stanton, at the Magistracy this A NATITA paper states that a wealthy

family living in the western suburbs of the

THE CHINA MAIL.

THE OBSERVATORY COMMITTEE. The following are the minutes (taken by Observatory Committen:→→

morning, brought up, several dealers on gity of anking possess a son having four Dr Deburek) of the three meetings of the or thrice in a fortaight.

charges of using false balances. Li Tack, 140 Praya Wout, was the worst offender. Capt: Musting fined him $25.

? TO-DAY at the Magistracy Chau a Shiu, trader, was ebarged before Capt. Hastings with having 330 caels of dross opiumi in his possession. The evidence showed that the defendant had 20 cheats of dress opium amongst a number of obests of bean curd, with the ovident futention of smuggling the optum out of the Colony. A fine of $200, with the alterative of three months' hard labour, was imposed. The opium woe con-

digested.

THE Rer. A. G. Goldsmith acknowledges gratofully the following generous contribu- tions for Daniel John Poulsen, (second so of the late-Captain Poulsen, sad the quly European survivor from the wreek of the barque Florence Trent). Moara Gibb, Li- vingston & Co. have kindly arranged for his free passage to Sydney, where he has

some relatives:-

H.B. M. Consul at Swatov

hands and twenty fingers, everyone of them perfect and useful.

HONGKONG FOOTBALL CLUB, Last night, the annual meeting of the members of the Football Club was held in

the Crisitet Pavilion. Dr. J. Dr. Atkinson was called on to proside, in the absence of the President, the Hon. J. H. toward Lockhart

extent responsible for the little interest

COMMITTEE UN ZOOUR OF METEQROZOICAL REPORTE AND WEATHER FORECASTS. First Meeting. Monday, the 11th Septeraber, 1893, at 3 p.m.-Present:Dr Dobarok (in the chait), Commander Miller, R.N., Captain Tillett, Captain Goddard.

any number of members. I believe in Zikowe they own as much as British Kowloon, and their income probably equals tha income of the Colonial Government.

Captain Anderson-Would not hearty co-oporation with these Observatorice tend greatly to improve the information avail- able here and enable forecasts to be made at least with regard to typhoons?

the outer world. From Anping telegrams

at once set off to give informistion, and then death that recently centred at Gaine an in sommer nat received more than twice

other persons who were also out for their borough is now declared to have been due morning ride came by. That the unfor- to the scourga. The Chairman-How do you make tha

tunate man had been long past human ail Berlin, Sept. 15,-Since Wednesday forecasts then? How is it done?

was et enco apparent. He was quits cold, savan now asses of cholera have developed Mr Flag-Au cxamination of the obser-

Dr Millas was one of the earliest to see the in the Empiro, ziz of them are in Solingen vations is made and the changes in pressare,

body, and a superficial oxamination showed and one in Duisberg.. This city remains wind, and weather. which have taken place

that the ballet had passed right through free from the epidemic. the various

the body. The Police being informed of

THE VICTIMS OF CHOLERA. since the last observation

The Chairman-Wa co-operate as much the occurrence, Inspector Howard had the Tunis, Sept. 13.-0f the 19,000 pilzrime stations, is noted. The relative heights of the barometer and the rate of changes of as possible at present. Further co-opera body conveyed to the mortuary in Shan- that left here and other porta in May last pressure then in progress at cach station is tion, if possiblo, would mean loan of time, tung Road Circumstances go to show for Mecca, only half have returned, the Captain AndersonAre there say ma that the datesand mist have committed others having fallen victims to the cholera. The Chairman read letter C. B. O, No. then taken into account and an estimate

suicide nok long after he left his hotel, Fully 12,000 friends and relativen met the formed of how the wind is going to uhangs, terial obstacles to such co-operation? 1,253,

Tho Chairman-Wo do do operate at perhaps a littlo bofero midnight, The returning pllgritos on their release from Captain Tillett suggested that no Chair-As the stations are far sauder and for rea minn had been appointed.

BODE before mentioned it is easily seen that present as much as acisatie ten can spot in a lonely one at night and thore quarantine, and there were many heart. Was to change of persons being attracted randing demonstrations of grief by the Captain Goddard thought that the Diros-inference on drawn sro ametimes incorrect co-operate, and there are no obstacles.

and more especially as the weather on the Captain Tillett--Would no telegrams by the ncien of the shot. When the relatives of theas who had succumbed to tor of the Observatory had been appointed

decated's Commander Hiller, R.N., inclined to coast is greatly modified by pressure and frem perri on the north coast of Luzon

was examined a long the disease. The survivors kali terṛible clothing latter of about 10 pazes, written in German, tales of anffering. On June 24th 100,000 The Chairman-Yea; but I hardly think and dated Feath 29th July 1899, and signed pilgrims were gathered on the scored mount agree with the former, and Dr Doberck with temperature conditions prevailing over Geo-be daefol? the latter. Question referred to his Excel-tral China and of which at the time we

know absolutely nothing; incal weather is we would get them regularly or in time. Maris Grün, was found in the right-hand to bear a solemn address prior to their lenoy the Governor for decisio

Daptain Tillett explained that the Com-ferroast sing the foregoing data and by The Spanish land lines do not seem to set trouser pocket. In a letter-nace in the proceeding for Macos. Many of the mul

inspection of the appearances of the sky satisfactorily in all cases. They do not breast pocket were some visiting-carde titudo were starving. The mount reac wittee had power to add to their number.

Commander Miller, R. N., and Captain with regard to clouds and dampness. Use seem to get their reporta in time in Manila.bearing the inscription Chevalier Sigmond bied a battle-field being strewn with tha Goddard spread. The Chairman disagreed. is also made of the rain-band spectroscope. The Manila telegrame reach Bolinao over a do Fries, Douane Imp. Obin., some corpses of the victims of the pastilence,

bat in my experience here it is of very little land line which is often interrupted, and traps of paper with Chinese writing and among whom were lying hundreds of the Question referred.

this line in much shorter than the line to memoranda in English, and a verse of poor wratches who were dying from the Captain Tillett recommended Captain use for forecasting rain, though perhaps The Chairman opposed. Captain Tillett recommended

The Chairman said that they had to deplore a very disastrous season, the worst ho thought that the Club had ever expe rienced. As they would seo by the report they had won only 1 match, lost 14, and drawe 2. It was a great pity that more enthusiasm in the game was not shown, because the Hongkong Football Clab ought to be able to chow a much better record thao that prosented in the report. He feared that the Hockey Club was to a great taken in fortball, for a large number of mea bad jined that Club and then pleaded that they had not time for both games. How-

regards fortelling thunderstorms its indies-Aparri. We do not receive them in time; Lions are sometimes of sertion. As we have but it seems the Jesuit Fathers wait till erer, he trusted that there would be a revival this season, and felt sure there

no isobars we can act foretell the weather they receiro our 10 s., message and would it every member did his best to

varnings, then they issue their telegrams, from their shape us in other placca G. O. AnderrOD. work up enthusisem, enrol now mombors,

Captain Tillett-I should think Maxils Unanimously resolved that

Captain Tillett-With how many statione

the most important station in the Far Anderson be elected as a member.

are you in telegraphio conocetion ? and play regularly. The Committee had considered a proposal for watering the

The Chairman-There are about 13 if East. Is it not an groatid, toany complaints as to its hard-Naval Ofear he added to the Committes.

The Chairman suggested that a second

you count them all; but stations in or very nose hazing been mudo last seaman, but

Commander Miller, E N., suggested Com-near the oolong can hardly be mounted a they had deemed it best to leave the lo

more than ons station. mander Lilburn, N.

Weather forecaste should depend Commander Miller, B.N.-They would

WILL NE GLADSTONE RESIGN? count for more than ona station if tho obserapan the whole system and not up Loaden, Sopt, D.-Sir Henry Ponsonby single station. Now, the wind telegraphed the Queen's Private Secretary, paeaed last vations were recorded very aurately.

from Manila is usually wrong owing

question in which port will be gives up to deßection from the mountains and the night at Black Craig Castle, where Mr. French Mediterranean coast, but the

Gladstone is The barometer is of some im-

taking holiday, with Mrs Gladetene and a party of friends. This this purpose. Rumor, haring its origin in towar. portance, but it is sometimes wrongly morning he and the Prime Minister had s

the newspaper, the Soir, of Paris, saya transmitted. Bolinao is more important long interview, and before noon Sir Henry that Villefranche, the well-koown pórt in and we can have information from there at left with a special despatch from Mr Glad-the Department of Alpes Maritimes, will be giron over to the use of the parmazoni azy tüze during the day.

Copkin Tillott-But I understand ob-one to the Queen cercerning the Govern Russian squadron, that the Qar intends to

$17

B. J. Colcard, British ship Centenniai.. Officers, Steward & crow Centennial...

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vision of tho matter to the members at the annual meeting. He found that it would rast 860-fo: 200 feat of piping, and the water would be $12 a year-ay 281 alto-

E. A. Gerrish. Ama bine. Fr aman, H. W. Darnier, British barque Assyria.

A. O. Parsons, American ship Emily

F. Whitney...

Omar E. Chapman, American ship

John R. Kelly

C. Reaves

G. M. Nichols, American barguenstine

Lucy A. Nichols......

E. L. Marplay, Am. ship George Stetens

J. Supach, British batins. Bittern...

Wm. R. Kennedy, Brit. ship Greedmoor

R. W. Lawrence, Am. ship John Curvier

10 gether for the noon. Thoy had it hend a credit balence of 137, which was the 10 brighwat item in the report, and it was for 6 the meeting to decide whether they should incor this expense. He proposed the adop

10 tion of the report and accounts

Mt A. Chapman seconded, and the ma 10tion was carried naanim ualy.

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The kidnapping of young giris is reported to be very prevslont in the vicinity of Shanghai.

EPORTS from Yangchow state that the Boont tasserant rains in that prefecture are causing the local authorities consider large portion of the district surrounding that city is under

abla aaxicty,

water.

Ma Chu Yn-chee arrived at Tiontain the ather day From the Jehal Gold Mines and handed over to His Excellency the Viceroy gold to the weight of 18,000 tacls, which had been taken from the minas since May Tast

Unanimeasly agreed.

Captain

Captain

Second Meeting Alonday, the 18th September, at 3 p.m., Present: The Chairman, Commander Miller, N., Captain Tillett, Captain

Anderson.

The minutes of the provivas meeting. were read and confirmed,

Letter No. 1,380 from the Colonial Secretary confirming the appointment of the

The Chairman-Mr Pigg, if the stations were all rigat and senttered over Obing, how many would you want to make isobaric weather charts? Would 50 do F

Mr Figg.--Hardly.

The Chairman-Would 30 do? Mr Figg-They might. Commander Miller, R.N.How many Sea to draw isobars?

The Chairman-By no means South Cape is perhaps the most important sta- tion, but they are all more or less impert- aut.

German poetry written on a small pless of dsend disse, So frightful was the non- paper and covering some dried lovers,dition of affairs that no one dared to ap which had oridously been sent from home. prosch the place. Finally a battalicis of à handkerchief was also found, and this, 700 Turkish soldiers was sent to bury the like the ring and lotter-cate bere the dead and roscan the living. Five hundred deceased's crest.-N.-C. Daily News. of these soldiers Iost their lives as a rosult of their devotion to duty. .Of tho whole battalion only 0 men escaped the per- tilence,

NEWS BY THE CANADIAN

MAIL

ment's attitude towards the defeat of the

RUMORED FRANÇO-RUNSİAN ALLIANCE, Berlin, Sopt. 16,It is popularly balist. Russia to establish s naval station on the ed here that Frauce has consented to allow.

The meeting then proceeded to discuss Chairman and a letter from Staff-Camsosu-statione would you require round the Chins sorvations are made there by the officials Hama Bule Bill in the House of Lords last establish in the Mediterranean. Th

the question of laying on water, and event ually, on the nation of Mr Maitland, se- conded by Mr Mashell, it was decided that the proposal should be adopted for this coa BOD. B. any rata.

Mr B. J. Godge, Hon. Sec, of the Rag- by division, notified his desire to re- sign, and the mosting agreed that it was not necessary to appoint sugone especially to look after the interesis of the Rugby players, who last season only figured in two inaloliem,

both of which were lost. The fallowing ofera and committee were ro-elected: Hon. J. H. Stewart Lockhart (President), Mr J. Keddie (Hon, Treasurer), Dr J. M. Atkinson, Mr E. A. Ram, Lieut. Meynell, & LI, Hor. R. F. Cobbold, and Mr H. W. Slade.

Mr 1. W. Sleds intimated that he would be unable to continue to act as Hon. Soc.,

that bis datice left him no time to join the der Lilburn, R. F., informing the Chairman

Captain Tillest proposed Captain Barnis, Committee, were laid on the table. Lloyd's Surveyor, as a member.

Commander Miller, N., neconded. Unanimously agreed to. Captain Tillett explained the great prae- tioal importanos of the daily sau of isobario weather charts for the area between Shanghai and Cape Saint James, taking in Toukia and the islands of Formosa and the Philippines. Sueb charte would be usefal to the shipping. A mere forsenst of the weather expected in this colony, whether it was going to rain or there were chances ai thunderstorm, was under ordinary aircumstances not of much value to a colony that-is-not interested in agriculture.

The Chairwan-It is impossible to draw isobars over the sea from stations on shore. With inferior stations 1,000 would not be enough, but if the stations were all right and properly distributed 29 would go a long way to allow inferoagos to be drawn regard. ing the weather over the sea.

Captain Tillett-How much would it post

of the Eastern Extension Company. Conld their observatione bo trusted $

The Chairman-Yea I should trust there more than any others, simply be use they are not biassed.

The

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Then one more Ajaccio has a good anchor.

which to erect the buildings necessary for a DEVAl depot, but Biserta which has a espa

evening. It is significant that Sir Henry's rumor, however, is not entirely accepted mission was not undertaken at the Queen's franche, Ajaccio, the capital of the Cesica boro, and it is a question whether Ville instance, but at tba Auggestion of Island or diserta ja Tuuis will be turned

Gladstone

days ago.

The Queon known to have awaited with over to the Russions for their naval par- Gaptain Tillett-How do you mean?

the United States once had the privilego Hiassad against the Colony, or againat unwanted anxiety Mr Gladstone's desision Posor. The Mediterranean squadron of as to Jala coures after the rejoo- yourself, or whom

tion of the Bill by the House of Lorde, revictual and recoal at Villefranche. Chairman They are not biased in The Rayat idea is that Mr Gladstone naval dopot there to which is attached Russia, it may be pointed out, already has a to issue a daily isobaria weather ohart for making observations because they have nos should appeat at once to the country. the part of the Far East between Shanghai got any theories, or preconceived notions and the determination which is under hospital, so it would be no new gibb, not and Cape St. James?

about phenomous, and do not claims any steed to have been expressed by Mr Glad- anywise wgnificant to the Ome's ships. The Chairman-Weather charte for the particular knowledge of meteorology stone to his special despatch, to held on whole of the Far East, something like two They observe and transmit anything they indefnitely will not one stage and there is ample land aros there on

at all.

According to nonstitutional pro- million dollars a year. We might want 303 nae, and ask for information about the

ativas in telegraphic connection with us weather if they think it looks bad. That cedents, the Queen certainly and eme This euleuy could not ford to pay for an is what I mean when I say they are not reason to expect that after the over. city for becoming the first stronghold of the accurate isobaric weather eervlod for the biased. The word is used in that sears whelming majority at the House of Mediterranean, and which owing to the in

by scientific observera, whole of the Far East

Lords had wondented him, the, aged provemuate recently made in its defences Captain Tiflett-Please show us Houch of Premier would resign' or ask the electors would be a grant worthy of France's trust The Chairman ozhibited ohama and ex-

Captain lillett It annet be done thear

by France-is-sirendy dreaded-by: Italy," The Chairman-Not wath the means of the talograms and let us bace the opporta- again to justify his policy. It is sur

Wa nily of seving for ourselves bow late they mise that Mr Gladaicae intimated in Pisarta by France and Russia would compel Tax Shanghai Amatour Dramatic Club are but Mr A. Chapman, who was for some plained systems of issuing meteorological

in ber great ally. The joint occupation of disposal here. information and daily weather charta present at

adopted io give a performanes of the burlesque of time Soorotary of the York Football Club, and foreceta

in the United get the observations, seob $28 they are received."

the despatab, carried to Balmoral to-day, aothing, and get them for- William Tell next month. The Committed had signified his willingness to not, and on

Chairman-Here is the book. the readiness of the Cabinet to submit England to immediately strengthen 'hor B. B. Allen, T. Brown, H. W. Daniel, R. by Mr Maitland. Me Chapman was uuni.Mauritios. The weather service in the warded for nothing. We cannot find fault Now, ssd. In the first half of July the to to Queen's picmogative to dismiss Javal force in thao Mediterranesa and would elected at the annual misting are Mears the motion of Lieut. Fnell, nesouded States, Frgland, Japan, Sydney, and are, for

United States was the most expensive and with those who so generously assist us. You Tokio u. zesange was received at ber present ministers, This intimation ultimately compel her to close connections W. Little, R. G. Fartier and F. W. Such rously elected. A vote of thanks was ac- the most perfect. The States were covered now see that the issue of such information p.m.; Foodbow at 12 16 p.m., Amoy at 11 would meas little, Lowever, as he knows with the Triple Alliance. The above sum-

corded to Mr Slala for his vervÍČEK,

of marises the loagues he can rely on the Queca's discretion to by a pet-work of telegraphic reporting such very expensive information as they s m., Swatow at 11 al s.m, and nour

space devoted by the Upon the initiation of Mr Hart Buck, a

newspapers to articles inspired and unia. Shanghai on the 5th inst., Mr Joaquim M. | discussion took place about playing a regu.stations, catablished at well-exposed places, issue in Europe or America is impossible Since then there has been a decided im-tako no, step involving the Crows in to spired arising from

tl projected visit of T. Valdez, Consul-General for Portugal, lar eleven throughout the sesongho only and worked by officera specially trained and for me here, through circumstances over provetaoat, due to tho interess M von popular outers

Pfordten, the manager in Chius of the Lords. ting adjourned till Theaday, the 26th Eastern Extension Telegraph Company, the ultra-Tery party expect such direct the Ozar's fast as if it was the meat momon- A large and fallgential part of The French newspapers serve up the visit of the Russian deet to Toulon next month. certe the post of Senior Consul resigned way in which satisfactory combination de fonstant supervision from Washington which I have no control.

takes in the matter. I called a few years intervention from the Queen, but their tons incident in the history of the Republic. ago on Mr Jadd, the then manager, bat expectation will hardly be roolised. On Bir Judd told me he would not do anything the other hand the Queen's opinion as to

The Germau semi-official newspapers are further, as our reports were not appreciated the prapar course for Mr Gladstone, will apparently trying to keep the French

the public.

excitement at fover boat by giving promin- weigh with him undoubtedly in hastenance to every rumor that has a tendency in Caplata Tillett-The Spanish Conan ing is appeal to the country.

that direction. Yet the newspaper rumors gets telegrams concerning typhoons from

belio both the political and diplomatic Manita. Does he send them to you!

The Chairman-No; because I get thoursing Gemon and the powers, the Ber-The oneriousness of complete preparation. London, September 15-in a despatch elm. Of official unrest there is none.

Ar a meating of the Consular Body at

by Mr Max Goebel. The Daily News re- grats that Mr Valdez has accepted the erapy honour.

could he attained.

A vote of thanks to the Chairman con- cluded the proceedings.

CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE, LIMITED.

The following report will be presented to the shareholders of this Company at the welth ordinary general meeting, to be held at the offices of the General Agents, on Saturday, the 21st inst, at noon-

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instruments continuously verified. Their telegrams and telegraphic weather September, s. 3 p.m. forecasts sent to each State have preceden.co urgenes. Fatscasts are further distributed

Third Meeting.

by

The

at the same time as he does.

against the House of

SAMOA AND THE TOWERS,

through telephones All is done within an Tuesday, the 20th September, at 3 p.m. A private letter from Ichang, dated the

hou: by a large staff of officials. The mag- Present The Chairman, Commander 27th ult., says: At last the autumn bange

nificent daily imbario weather sharts are Mitter, .N., Captain Tillett, "Captain G. ls come upon us; up to a day or two ago

nocessary, as there are too many statione. Anderson. we were simply scorched up, but now a

to

grasp Minutes of last meeting read and com- good rain has fallen, and the thermomster

about 100-to allow anybody is many degrees lower. Crops of all kinds

distribution of and the changes going on infirmed

The Clairnunu gave notice that he would

lin carespondent of the Times says:: bara barn exespoonally good this year,

the meteorolgical elements at a large a number of stations except by aid of projec- call Mr Figg to give evidence on such

Captain Tillet-Are they of much use

England, Amerisa and Germany have given to Germany a feeling of complote both spring and autumn: consequently the

to you?

decided to The latter are issued improvements as he could suggest and people look opem ne with far more friendly are plos ure in submitting to the mately in the interest of agrlouttare but submit a report himself after Captain aneh information. We construct our easily controllad. He will be taken there a matter of fact it can be stated that transport Matsafe to the security, while waiting on the yet anar- The Gisceral Agents and Consulting Comtion on weather maps.

The Chairman-We never make any nae Marshall Islands, where he can be note The Toulon demonstration will not do so. misable event which will participate war. eyes, and peace and pleaty are the order of

ahareholders closed accounts for the year are highly esteemed by masters of vessela Anderson had spoken. the day.'

1895, and an estimate of the present year's cavigating the most western

of the Portion Captain Gillett-We have not acce your warnings on the busie of the observations on a German man-of-wa

Russia's acquisition of a naval station in North Atlantic. Their value would be

letter to the Colonial Secretary. Please base and on nothing stee. We cannot

the Mediterranean is strontoly denied in ACCORDING to accents from Vangchow working to the 30th olim.

1892 Account-The balance at credit of further iporeaeed if they covered the West read it to us. the last instalment of Tis, ò0,000 out of †

Met, Sept. In replying to the ad- official quarters, and England's co-operation The Chairman-It was laid on the table exceps, of course, in caso certain observa | dress of the Burgomaster of Strasburg on with the Triple Alliance is now officially the one million aels asked for by the this account is $422.7 8.27, out of which Indion. But that is not done There are

of

tako other kind of information inta socount,

EXPEROR WILLIAM AT METZ.

Government, in aid of the famino saforory the sura of 8208 855.12 has already been us daily isobario shorts for the West Indius. pt the second meeting, hat was not read. tions riitett-You got two wires from the Broglie Platz yesterday, the Emporer considered to be immeasurable further of

in

dend of 10% to shar

to shareholders,

for which weather fereasts are issued, and giving a rougher representation of the weather along the coasts round the Bay of Bisesy and down to Gibraltar as well as on

I will read it now.

(Lester H.K.O. No. 81 read.) Letter objected to.

The Chairman-On the 2011 st 10,5 ».m.

pore.

might again become German.

that

Captain anes isobaric weather charts

after expressing regret for the shortness of than when Lord Salisbury pledged the sid the North Coat spring. was paid the paid for a dividend of 10

Manila this morning, did you not? nther day by that never failing resource of and a bongs of 20% to contributors of which are most minute is the British Isles,

The Chairman Just before 9 a.. his sujours in the beautiful city, said: When of an English feet to Italy, if the latter O Strassburg Du Wunder-nation be attacked by Franco. The Chiness oficials the Husien salt mone-premis. Subject to the approval of ahara.

Decided that an explanatory letter be Balines reported farestezing weather. At as a boy

Balines reported threstezing wasthenost Behuese Stade," I prayed God that Strasburg Czar's Coverparent has practicaly dis polists. Since the great Shansi faraine holders, it is proposed to dispose of the about ten years ago the Huaian sait mono- remaining bulnice of $212,861 15 ng adding

cireutated among the members. to reservafand $120,000, thereby increasing

Captain Anderson--Will rafereres to a The typhoon is now east of and approach for which I always felt an especial sympathy, claimed responsibility for this furoro in ma polists have given to the Government a seus

Sives then official communication declaring that to it 10 $850,000, paying a final dividend of the costineat. The Japanese tri-daily forecast in a local rowspaper Extra ing Bolivao,' and requested Bolinao tot wish has been falfiled. I treasure) impart to the preseves of the fleet st not far short of live million tabla.

kindly observe avery hour. 84 por ahora, and carrying forward the wasther maps were shown, and attention published on Wednesday, 2 th Septtendre we received notice from Manila that

At 11.14 a.. Strassburg as ons of the best German cities. Tenien anything like an aggressive charac called to their minute deizílay and the at L.45 p.m was that forecast the rosult THE Court celebrations at Peking of the sum of $52,883 15 to 193 accounts

1893 Account -This accout showe an westhe

weather forecuate for the different parts of of telegraphic information received: If typhoon was E.N.E. of there and approach. I am convinced that the people of Strassburg ter would be an entire misrepresentation of Automaal Equinox fastival on the 34th ult.

Japan, Weather charts from Sydney were not, how was it known in the Observatoying the island. At 11.15 m. we received are happy in the region. This conviction the intentions of Russia. It was intended wore further enlivened by the engagement estiusted balance at credit of 8488,214.

the observations made at 10 *s.m. i have felt so much the more on this coga- as a purely friendly courtesy towards of two extra theatrical troupes from the

Consulting Cmmittee-Sings the date of shown. The stations New South Wales, here that the centre of the storm was nar Manila. Our telegrama are forwarded sion, as I arrived here quite unexpectedly. Franco, while affirming that, there is Outer City, in addition to the Palace the last general rusting the General Agents about. 8. in number, were mostly lying the northern untreuer of the Formosa to all the stations in connection with My engagemen's provert a long stay among certain interest between the two countries. troupes, who performed four auccessive and Consulting Comtaisteo bere had to along the coast line, and isobate could Channel 7

the foraigo telegraph companies between you now, but I hope in the future to find an This is not language precinding Kassia daye before the Imperial party which can. dephose the deaths of Messrs T. E. Davies therefore not be drawn. These chatte did

The seat rendered not seem to be needed at all, as the the following notice was issued Centre Wladivostock, Tokio, Manils, and Singe opportunity for a longer stay without taking from venturing on the establishment of a

you by surprise. I feel at home among you; n val station in the Mediterranean. sisted of Th. M. the Express-Dowager, and J. B. Lapaik. the Empress, and the four chief concu acest was offered to and accopted by Mr information convoyed eauld be at least as of typhoon now situated near northern

Captain Tillett-I think we should have that is why I acquired a hunting cetate in

THE BANK OF ENGLAND. incidly exhibited in a table. The weather entrance to Formosa Channel,' and the red bines of the Emperor. The fates were held 8. G. Bird.

London Sept. 14-The regular half- Mesara Dalrymple. Susenon, Gilles, Cha intelligence issued at Mauritius was bigby north cons was hoiste That was the shorthand reporter. If the Government your neighbourhood, which will soon bring

I thank you all yearly meeting of the stockholders of the for this splendid reception. re-oluction.

observations made at the Observatory, a 0.64 a... giving the aeual 0.13, observa-Chamber of Commerce will do so.

Commander Muller, R.N.-1 quite agree to leave the railway station the Emperor. David Powel, the Governor of the Banz, there was no cable connection between the tions, and another received from Sharp islands in the southern Indian Osona. Peak in answer to a query. If those tele. with you. It is not necessary for ourasi. again addressing the Bargomaster, said: announced that the fiskities on the

Mr dear Burg Captain Tillett was

heartily thank guarantee of Baring Brothers & Coiy had quite right in recom

Yes, but it would be more satisfactory to had not bona received here we grams

been reduced to £4,225,000. The debte monding issharic weather charts. Bush should not have kaswa where the centre the public who take a strong interest in you. It was all o

At the Imperial dinner again in Metz to of the arm to the Bank bod been re- were, in fact, indispensable for forecasts, was Ritusted.

Captain Anderson-Are we correct in that forecasts in Southern China er in Europe would be as accurate as on the east coast last meeting that the reasons put forward of North America. There the depres- for not being able to supply forecasts in sions arrived from island, wherese in South time for the morning's "Extra' sa that China and in England they arrive from the | you do not receive weather reports by wire In North China depressions arrive from in time and frequently vel at all from the inland and move towards Japan, so that in the | most important stalions ? northern part of the Far East foroeste could be issued the same as in America. Japan arrive from the west in winter.

Captaie Anderson remarked that storms in

at Eho Park in deference to the Empress Dowager who is at present staying thore.

A SAD accident happones baard the 0.8.S. Ca steamer Tilan at Kule on the 30th ult. by which two natives lost their Livos. The Hyogo Nerea says that one of the ropes to the side derrick, in use for alinging cargo iuboard, suddenly snapped. Flying back it struck the two aufortunates, Inosking the helplessly down the opm hatchway of the forehuld. One full on bis bead and was killed on the

spot. second fell partly upon his companion and was picked up in a badly shattered con dition. He was immediately brought oahore, but died in the evening, soon after his admission to tha kuspital.

Tho

ter or Brd retire, but cffer thomesives fur appreciated by evafaring men, It was based result of a telegram received from Amoy of will not go to the expense, perhaps that we hero again. Once more, when about Bank of England was hold "te-day

duditors.-The accounts have been audit- ed by Menors Fullarton Henderson and Coxon, whose ro-election is recommended,

Jarvine. Marulson & Co., General Agenti,

Canton Isance Office, Limited. At the same time it could not be expect gaming from what Mr Figg told us at our

Hongkong, Sch October, 1893.

THE SINGAPORE CIVIL SERVICE

AND THE EXCHANGE QUESTION.

The following official letter bas been cir culated in the Straits Settlements:-

proposed comprasation will not count for

rats for pansion will be losintained, but, in accordance with Indian precedent,

tho

staticos.

ith, at 8 pm.

this Committee.

The Chairmau-I am opposed to it as the officers of the 15th Army Corps, the Emanoed £4,015,000. The Governo biso su we cannot converse as freely when a peror said in proposing the toast to the pounced that realizations upon the Bar

With my whole heart I wish ing assets were proceeding slowly, but roporter is present; but I will write in ufficers: abort it.

prosperity to the fifteenth Army Corps sad that the interest upon the securities was The meeting adjourned till October the its leader. The efficiency which the corps more than enough to meet the inferest

has displayed puss how zealously, carefully on the Bank's advances to the firm, sad devotedly the officers and men have reply to a questing asked by átbokholders worked and proves that the audient oorps Mr Powell said he was unable to say. preserves ils attachment to the ancient tra whether in view of the cheapness of ailver ditions, almal.ted by the praise of my any of that metal was being fraudulent grandfather and by the aims and pathe ly cofned. The question, however, was which he prescribed for us soldiers and which one for the consideration of the Mink he himself parsacd.

rather than the Bank. Replying to fur The Emperor concluded with an sulogy on that questions lie waid that when the Bank the Inspecting Officer, the Grand Daks of advanced money on any American secur- Badea, whose birthday it was, and whose les, it took care that the collateral mas

MONOKA TO CANADA,

SUICIDE AT SHANGHAI: Colonial "cretary's Offico.

The Chairmen-Yes. That is so

On the 5th inst., a painful impression Singapore, 18th September, 1893.

Captain Anderson-Supposing proper was created in the Settlement by the repeat In reply to representations which have been made to the Secretary of State regard

telegraphic weather reports wars farnished chat shortly after daylight a foreigner had Reor risitors to Tongaban and Linesoing the serious less incurred by Officers of

in the for the Observatory, would it be been found dead just off the Jessficid The Chairmen stated that such was to possible to give forecasts, suy for the re- Road, near the first bridge. For a time Coal Mines state that the output is now the Straits Settlements Government Bervica

great extent also the case in sommer.

gions between here and the Philippines and bis identity was uncertain, but when it about 1,000 tons daily at the firs: named, oring to the heavy fall in exchange, Bis Captain Tillett remarked that the Japanese between here and Japan or Shaughst, out became known that the unfortunate gentle and 700 tons at the ascond named mine. Excellency the Acting Governor has bean.

weather charte were not of moet value to necessarily by means of isobars, bot by man was Mr S. von Fries, of the Oustoms, name the Emperor specially conpled with Brat. class.: He added he hold na Ameri About 300 tons a day only appear reach informed by telegraph by Lord Ripon that vessels leaving Japan. They might be of using proper judgment and having regard and that there could be no doubt he had the toast to the health of the corps. The can railway securities on his own secount. Trentain direct, writes a correspondent to His Lardship is prepared to approve of anal so.

to the wind forum, state of barometer, taken his own life, it was generally adroit: Ereperur expressed great satisfaction to the He certainly bad never passed any on to the Shanghai Mercury, the balance being arrangement by which Government Officials disposed of at the pit's mouth for local of the Straits Settlements whoas domicile captains ramark that they got more notion of Lions?.

The Chairman said he had often heard thermometer, de, at the different stated that domestic troubles, which had been officers for the splendid appearance and bear the Bank.

the subject of conversation for some time cpumption. But it is estimated that is in the United Kingdom will be paid, up stores raging out at sea in Hongkong then when the new shaft is sunk at Linses, the to half-pay, at three shillinge to the dollar, in Japan; but the system of issuleg matco suficient in number and accuracy,

The Chairman-Yes; if the reports were past, were connected with the sad aflair. 1g of the men. The Grand Duke of Beden

The deceased, who was an Austrian subject, with the words: May His Majesty live evening contains a notification that the responded to the Emperor's toast, canelading London, Sept. 16. The Gosette this output will be increased to 2,000 tona provided that they agroo to accept pay at rological information there is nevertheless day Our German friends are fabllant over same rate when on leave. The present ou superior to an ID.

Captain Anderson-Supposing the Ob-joined the Imperial Maritime Customs in the anticipated results of the recout visit of

servatory here were placed in proper 1876 and eras a 2nd assistant A, stationed at 10 and happily at the head of a peacefully Queen has been pleased to confer upon

developing empire."

the Hon. Chas. H. Tupper, Canadian Min- Her Michaelson (rupp'e mining expert)

Mr. F. G. Figg, being called upon to give telegraphic communicaties with Balinas Klaugehow. His wife, from whom he had Curlsruhe, September 10.-The Emperor later of Marine, the dignity of knight- with Mr. Chang You-mols, accompanied by

evidence, explained that the number of ata-and stations on the north aware of Laou, been sapatated fur ante nie, want well William, accompanied by the Drown Frises hood, IR recognition of his services in tions in China was not sufficient for con- South Cape (Formngn), and Haihow in known in Shangbel, and astonishment was of Italy, arrived here this evening. They connection with the Behring Son disputs Mr. Cha Yu-chee, to Jehl and Shan-ar pension, Hu Lordship regrate that be atracting lesbars, so much more as the ata Hainan, as well as the Chios conat porta, felt here when it was annonceed that in kwan, and they expect to seo great thing cannot do any more under existing circum- tions were all lying along the coast. They would it be possibis to lay down the śracks May last she had married at the Daion Here received by the Grand Duke of Baden between. Great Britain and the United

And Prinos Albrecht, af Prussia. After the States. following in that direction.

It is now necessary to ascertain who were not elected with any reference to pro- of typhoons, say, coming from the Russe Church, Kebs, Mr. F. Bouusto Emperor had inapunted the guard of honour TEB Chinking correspondent of the N-ther the Officers conserned agree or do not flons were made in Custom houses in shel-latitudo und longitude of the sentres and being understood that no steps for dis he was rested by the Bargamaster, who mering frame Dence, Noses in the Heart. 2, ma

per expusure anywhere, eg, the observa Chauuel and publisks 25 intervals the B. R. L' Oonsular Servies in China. It ha wes driven to the Market Place, gur DEAFNESS COMPLETELY SURRELLE AF persƏMİ summer has been followed by a very rainy State, and it is therefore requested thattered positions by observers who had little direoflon in which the storm is travelling vorce had preasted this caremont-the ends the address of welcome. The Emperor least of wee, siruple krosiment, which is proving very Daly News ribos --The unusually, cool agree to the proposal of the Becrotary of

or to training and whose instruments were approximately?

matter was freely disgused, and in was tha autumn which brings in ita trata 2 the Oheer to whom this Circular is addrese often out of order and only to some extent multitude of ille. The abundsat rice croped will 61 up,and gigt, the paragraph at tab | compared here. It is desired to ‘insus the in 3450 of typhoons coming from that eskirg ta badome, naturalised as 2. Ja daloy which I felt in former gesra on and newryaper press notions, will be seen post free on The Chairman-Yes; that could be done recently reported that the lady had been thanked the Bargemaster and added: The parthenian, inuali, ma uliobou konden zin le ma still in the fields when tho rain eat in foot hereof and then return it direct to this forecast for the day by 10.30 a., bat direction; bat very many typhoons origin paneno subject: Mr. von Fries Tasap. God, the German people are standing firmly Awal Bredalist, Albany Bailings, By. Vitara Bleest coming to Sarishrule bas valshed. Thank Pption. The systers is what lowht the most succesful ever brought befom the parkild "Address and now in many places the new grains Office.

this time usually not more than half the ob.abe in the China Son, and then we cannot parently very desirous to obtain the ontogether,

Westier, Edados. §. W. Uzve sprouted. North of the river I BRW

By His Excellency's Command,

servations from the other stations hare give the longitude and latitude, as long as tody the child of his marrings, which The Emperor was entertained to a private and Trap Tonis gives New Idle, Appetite, Teality women pearly waist-deep in the water

A. 1. TALBOT

To Overcome WELZ2236,--Pepper's Quinion arrived. The forecast must be made with the China Saa le not sprrounded by preper was with the mother, but so far he had dinner party at the Castle this evening catting vics. The pady falda aro lakes

Acting Colonial Secretary, 8.5

out them, or in one of bad weather being telegraphis reporting stations.

byen nuauocrastul On Friday last bo az

Strength, Energy. Cures Nauralgia, farligen. and the trees are used to hang the rice

indicated at a distante, it to delayed till

tian, Nervo Debility. Specially wanted in Lot, straw in. The spectacle in a gloomy ODO

Captain Anderson- the Hongkong vad in Shanghai by the Male from Boo Love COMPLAINTS-Dr Hig'e Dandelion more telegrams arrive This is very unsa. Observatory in communication ofsially of Long, and stay at the Artor House Hotel,

Londen, Sept. 12-A death occurred at depressing clunzies ar malarious distripe Every Buru sabors. The protracted absauce of and Quixie Ladros Fills, wiskont Meret, ait atisfactory for the general public, and not otherwise with the authorities of the Un Wednesday night, bx, ang partaken of Leicester as Sunday last, the astondant one should keep up strungth by taking Peppers' and discourages even the foreigner with a

petent remedy; remove all Liver 23 Stomach less so for those who have to frame to fure Manila Observatory au

dinger, he left the batet shortly after righs nymptoms being considered suspicious-by Qrune, the world-known English Tonde Bot the san lays up the sick in great numbers. Complaints, Billousness, Houdache, Sick, ost. From two most important quarters, The Chairman-Yes Yesce in con-

and Zikawet?

o'clock, From thest time nothing more be the physicians attending the case. And everywhere. N Shouldor Feine, Hearitara, fedigastian, Con- Formosa and Halaan, telegrams are so stant commquication and te

ems korn of him until the bith ins, examination was made, which has led A FAIR, BEAUTIF SKIN.Sulpoline Soup stipation. Hade only fa Landim. Bell every seldom received (and if received are never in phaervations telegraphically, in manuscript when his dead body was discovered by the in certificate that death was due to give the satural tit and patch-line Dioom of and children aru vbliged to remain inside, where.

perinct Garplexion; maken the Skin smooth, Their damy, dingy and dirty hovels freely

time) during the typhoon sestop that ve and all the pabilontious. We wist cash side of the Jessfold Road, in a pool of Asiatic cholera. 20 Cut Sean Diskasus-Sulphuline Lotion never expect them and for purposes of fore-other whenever possible and facilities are blood, and with revolver lying under- Another dauth from Asiatic cholera has supple, hagliby, comfortable. Sulpbolize Soap, invite chills, fever and diphtherin The quickly drives away Eraptions, Pimples; Blat-seating, they are, therefore, almost if not wutually granted for making alwervations aesth. The revolver had beats fully load. necurred at Ratherham, in the West Risk. Every irba band to mouth suffer acutely. In this. and Roaghness and Scarf, &e, leaving a clar, opal guite useless for the greater part of the year, in any one of those Observatories to the ed and one of the cartridges with whiching of Yorkshire. The physician's report | Hair Restorer ĩa the quickest, beat, valeak; costs usely creatures who live procariously from ches, Hetzean, Lezeun Acor, Disfigurements, the adjoining districts there is an unlimit lose. Shin and benatifal Complex. Sniphone La Haines Heihow is the only station; and staff of the other Observatories; but I hare death had been caused had been discharge to the two deaths at Betford, Comaly ed fald Ear the judicious distribution of is a necessity for the Skin, especially in Lot in Formosa, Aaping the only one from which not visited Luzon The Jesuit Fathers o. The Erst discovery appears to have of Nottingin, oulire the Batment was fecha 1129 than any other. The color cab and the philanthropic practice of the climates. Made in London. Sold orary where we are expposed to get telegrams. Bouth are in a position to spend no end of money been made by Mr Jaatus Lemble, who was previously ass is the dapatches that prodas most naturel. Lockyer's Sulphat Pig the baly English Hair Restorer universally Cape is not in telegraphio connection with other servatories, and they wanappoint riding along the road after vir o'clock. Be they were caused by Adaria qautora, Masud gospel of quinine.

ly Spiling Bottles

In China people ro outdoors & great part

of the time, but wet weather the women

S.

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·TAG GUOLIRA UN KUNIFE."

completely ouring of

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