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MONDAY, APRIL 8, 1895.

Is a disastrous fire at Foodhow on the 24th The Rev. Monsignor Vistarani diod the other day in Caylon at the advanced age alt, the disused Sagar Factory was destroy-of78 years of age. He wait to Ceylon in ed. The owner Lia, the millionaire of the 1846 and womained in the island wilbout once taking a change to Europe, nearly pert, is reported to have lost over $100,000.

half a century of tropical residence.

PRESENTATION TO THS PRESIDENT,

THE CHINA MAIL

ly grant you triumphant Victory over the enemy as reward for your patriotism.

Issued this twenty-first year of Kwong

On Saturday night a smoking concert ofruads Bach eminent progress, I think it palition presented to him by. some of the Bui, 2nd moon, twenty-Sfth day.

the relief of De Bobertson Into a punitive expedition

10 Sappers!

INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS AND be of interest to the engineers at home to REPRESENTATIVE GOVERNMENT

SHIPBUILDERS.

know that an Institute of this kind has boot

FOR HONGKONG. established in Hongkong and that it has We see that Lord Ripon has refused the

Allahabad, March 25.—There in no fué- ther nam from Chliral and the fate of the menshars of the Institution of Logisers every ous ccansoted with this Institute to sentative Government. While we do not, must be a dares of great satisfaction to residents at Hongkong praying for repre

Lieutonauts Edwards and Fowler is there. From another Correspondent.) fore asil uncertain. Дов and Shipbuilders of Hongkong was held in use the progress you have made, the large se a role, sympathise with the administra

explanation of Tamaui, March 28. The Institute to take farewell of the Pre- number of very respectable members you tion of distant dependencies from Downing Tus sppointments of Mr à. G. Wise to bo

their presence of Kogazai in ibat the first The Pescadores are in the hands of the ly in Chitral fort was wrong and that report of Lisutsuant Edwards being actual. Acting Attorney-General and of Mr T. S. is considered probablo that the Let sident. Mr D. Gillies, prior to his departure have upon year roll, and the flourishing cun- Street, the esis of Hongkong is a peculiar Smith to bo Acting Paisns, Jadgo are ment at Poons will be sent to Coylon by and there was an exceedingly large attenfApplan.) I am sure that while I am in Greal Britsiz which are in less dead of in China Sose that will be a lasting menace mention was mado in an earlier, telogs A

Battalion Loyal North Lancashire Legi for Homs on leave. Mr Gilien presided, dition in which you find your Ruanoes ons, and there are few depondonales of Japanese, and a naval station is established to with Liuutenant Fowler and the

had to halt at a broken bridge of which the beginning of next year, to relieve the dance of the members and thele friends,

Bentland, if not with you in the representative Government, or where the 2nd Battalion Royal Warwickabire Regi Me-E. J. Main said it was 4

--was a very pleasant

De of an old metaphor-I

it would granting of duty which the members were salied upon will be with you in the spirit. (Applause.) Hongkong derives its chiel importance by power, The French are said to be coope thor, they tried to cotrace their stepe

A greater mistake. to Hongkong if in the hands of an unfriendThen, finding they could not Extani.

to perform that night (Applause). The And I trust you will continue to have those fram the fact that it is a great naval aud ing the water supply to various houses. Tas Gornier craiser (4th elsen) Carmorata duty was the presentation of an address to papers brought forward as frequently as you military station, and secondly that it is the rating with the Japaness in everything but we beast on the road and took up a do- fensive position. Some messengers must The amorats allowed vary from five gallons/is expected hors shortly, She replaces the their worthy President-(anplanes)—in or have had in the past, and perhaps the sub-centre of a large outropol trade. To band actal fighting. The French, from previous tavo carried the news back towards Mani Tho Cormoran is a vatsel der to show their high apprestation of hita. jesta will be equally interesting as those we over the control of its administration to fact of this expedition appearing naturally Captain Ross board they wore is diffi

› to the | ***

traditions, are loathed in Formoss, and the of 1,640 tone and 2,80 indicated horse- He was about to leave the solely to go have already had the pleasure of listening to the population, who are China,uough as Franco-Japanese in Chinese eyes We shall probably hear in a far deye fur German crvivor (ith class) Schwalbe, 1,120 Everyone wished him a prosperous voyage to know if the Isborra of the Comtoit would, we should think, benefit but may lead to a great deal of international ther details which may clear up the matter

hone for s The

LIEST-GENERAL and Mes Barker will becos, 1,500 ludiosted horse-power, and 116und a happy holiday, and it was also hoped hope I will soon have the pleasure of know- in view of the complicated state of politinscadores could be 'made impregnable and for allery officers has been stopped owing "at lems from 6 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, crow, is also on her way to the East to that he wantd return invigoratad in health. ing the name of the spegegafal writer, or in the East, stiffarther intogsified by the absolutely safe for a large fleet. The po-to the Bajour !

gazetted.

NOTIFICATION is mado in the Gozelte limit-

per diem to twenty galloas.

bold at St. Michael's Mount, among those

present being Me E. St. Aubyn and some of

the deceased's Bratbars,

Tax stamp revenue for the first quarter of the present year was $61,702 being on increase of $13,74€ on the amount collated in the corresponding quarter of last year. The principal increatos were in bank note doly, $4565, issaranno $2,955, and probate $2,600.

Alexandrine.

power, with a crew of 169 men.

relieve the Woff on the Unios Station.

A

& stroke of 52 laches, supplied by the Company.

gca-

ta well-earned holiday. (Applauvo). I do

a

to. muss

Jillto

hare yet come to a

to a condusion, het I the marcantile intereets of the port, while trouble ret.

Ceylon.

taken a

the

bave

proceed for

but

cultion and moved from Buni to help them.

A Naval Station at the Pas- | The statement that all leave out of India

Trade is at

astandstill.

Commissariat

RUSSIA AND ENGLAND,

death of the Czin

OBITUARY. Lendon, March 24-The Dachoss-of Lainater is dead.

London, March 23.-Lord Clarence Paget

Troy could not allow their President to eueuessful student, I might pay. Which prosent war, to admit the Chinese inhabi the 18th is, to bid farewell to their

r expedition is incorrect. The leave the colony without showing some ever of them receives the decision, i am sure tants of the island to a share of the Govarnation monaces alt South China. Is the friends, before leaving Headquarter House. The Messagories Maritimes have added a mark of appreciation for the services he had by his diligence and intelligence he has ment would be sure to lead to trouble. place to be French or Japanes or ultimate- and Medical officers, and those whossaria

new vessel to their farge fleet in the Cialis rendered to the Institution (applause); shown himsnit worthy of the metal. (Ap- Chinamen are averi lesa fistad for Home merchant ships, 1 Toast bar is closed to menis have been ordered to the front.

sau, gentlemen, most Role than the majority of Eastern - Governor has from 30,000 to 40,000 well- steel Horow steamer of 9,030 tons gross and the large attendanes of members to wish plause) I not Uroy the receipt at Home of intelligence of 4,550 tons ett regielez, built by the him "God speed showed that they had a kindly for the very good wieses you have plas, and the tie between the Hongkang

London, March 21.-Tho official Turk the death at Hongkong of Capt, the Hon. Compeny at Ls Ciotat. Her dimensions bigh appreciation of these services. (Appla ey pressed through if Main, I hope I shall Obinsman and his brother on the mainland armed troops round North Formosa andistan Gazette publishes an article saying that

Whilst at

at home Mr Gillies

would no

a very determined actitude. F. M. St. Anbyn, a memorial servico was are 426 6 feet in length, 47'6 fast in braadih, sel

Most of to the British Crown; so that he will have

well-to-do

the concessions made by Russia in the Chinese marciants sod 36-7 fost in depth, with thres decks doubt meet many gentlemen who were my faith in home, and that it will benet is far strenger, wa fancy, then bis legally

then proceed. and apar decks. Her engines are of the presidents or vice-presidents of Trelitatione my health to the oxloat you all wish.

cific sentiments and firm desire to live in sent to Amoy The been

eight triple expansion type. with thres erlinders of this kind, and the chambers had no doubt ad with, the contributors being Messrs C. I always to be governed by a strong tat just have quitted the place. All foroiga ladies ir region prove the reality of Esc pa 41), 617, and 100 inches in diameter, by that he would do all in bis power to make the Robinen, G. F, Krail, 0, G. Drudy. 1ople of English oficialdon.-Times of foreigners now resident in Twatutia have pace with Brest Britain, The article

Institutions at home aware that there is Robiness, J. R. Sudie, Jas Kirkpatriak,

Here again crops up the anaient fallacy defeated native troops fall back on language and studying its literature, and

Arrnuged

refers to the strong moroment noticeable such an Lastilution in Hongkong ca the H. H. Bridger, and Jas, Waddell, All that the municipal government of lung the town for looting purposes. The new the Guzette regarde this as a fesab evidence a plan for self-defence, should in Taskhead for acquiring the English Institution of Marine Engiacors and Ship these gentlemen acquitted themselves well, kong implies the swamping of the European and cores were pleatiful. The comic xasidents by the Chianse, This wistaks

tox will be seriously affected.

erap Her Majesty's cruiser Rainbow ves put builders. (Applause).

Much

in felt at Franes baring

of popular aympathy with England and the into compslesion on the 5th March for handouras while antiz asroll, was fristed in and Me U. 6. Brady, both, is good without currected fins and again, eat it it soap only mm-of-war that saw events at the das cormenting if the friendship between the

The address, which was in the form of element was supplied by Mr C. I. Robinson or shall we call it a bogey --has been

Pessadores. To the service on the China Station. She will blue and gold, and was got up in an ex-saying, were exceedingly amusing Mr as regularly as the question arises.

From the temper of the Chis It read as Brady aleo reoited Clement Scott's graphic face of the Municipal Commissions in Sing people here, I should say the best stand bese troops and Commanders and the have a complement of 278 officers and men. geedingly attractive style. «

prorious namesake was wooden

follows:

poem The Midnight Charge of the cavalry apore, Penang, and Colombo, the swamping made against the Japs will be in North best, of aballow draft, built specially for

To 1. Qillise, Eng....

át Kassassin in fine stylo. Mr C. T.

process need reise no fears. But the flaty servies in China daring the war, so that *President of the Institution of Eugiavers Robinusa appeared in a serious line, in hae deoper roots than can be found in Formoss should they attack. The British the name of the latest addition to the and Shipbuilders of Hongkong

Being about to take your departure from creditable appearbers left the lnstitute, the is, as stated above, that

Pineuti'e The Bugler and made a very hostet direussion. The principal argument Consul, Mr Hopkins, is the right maa in the is dead. China squadron will not be a new one in

that is advanced against municipal control right place hors and We observe from our Ceylon coatemporaries the Far East. The old Rainbow some the colary on a well-earned holiday, wenn

of the members of this iustitutivaustomary votes

Hongkong is

London, March 23.-The Duke of York behalf of years after bor return from China was

thanks were passed, Mr great naval and military station. Jast.co. that the Prins Heinrich anitod from Colusa-handed Govor to the Landon corps of the desire to express our grast appreciation for C. T. Robinson receiving a special word for But when this same argument is adcaneca Ito from Panghu Island, under dute the but is now improving.

The following report is made by Admiral has been confined to his room with a cold, bo on Wednesday, 20th March, and that the Royal Naval Axtillery Volunteers, and was the able and generous manner in which the excellence of his arrangements for the by the Unofficial Members of Ceancil Ernest Simons left the me port on the for many years moored in the Thames you have acted as President state the concert. Mr J. Kirkwood took the oppor- against an exorbitant Military Contribu 26th ult. The mixed fying nolama

Ioanguration of the Institution,

Mrs Oilles, and tion, they are then reminded that the captored the tc Lunity of reforring

forts Makong

London, March 23.-Lord Bramey in the at 11.30 a.m. 18th March. The French steamer, it may opposite Kamerset House.

The ralnable advice and generous gifts expressed the hope, on behalf the enormous trade bas to be protected! Thess on t the

Twenty non-commissioned that the naval tonnage of the last ten years mrsday, 6th March, and that the German March Mr Hangiker Hostoa asked thever be remembered by us with the sincerest visit to the old country.

far as honost discussion is concerned, officers and men were wounded on the nearly doubled and therefore it was im Under-Becretary of State for the Colonies gratitude.

and so long se. Hongkong is out of prac Japanese side. The lose on the Chinese pestiso to increase the reserve to filty

thousand men. stener left on Friday, 8th March.

*Your bandsome donation toward the for- whether he had received a copy of the

tically from all representation, they ont side is as yet cakrowo, but it is bolored Ear Spencer admitted that some in. petition addressed by ratepayers of the matin of the library and your presentation SHOONE PERFORMANCESANM-one way only against the Hongkong Tax. most of the enemy's goldicts Hed. After crense, was desirable and the matot was the capture of the forts, the Chinese fired under the consideration of the Admiralty. payor-En, C. M.] Crown Colony of Hongkong praying for of a gold medal to be awarded to the author

and what of the best of a series of papers to be read On Saturday evening at the Theatro)

repeatedly upon akung from the foris on His Lordship declared the aim of Govern representative government

had been taken in the matter to and submitted for

Fisher Island. dieccasion at our meetings slope

A skirmisha took place was reproted bo- grant the request of the petitioners. Mr token of the great interest you take in the fore a crowded audience,-B.E. the Go-

MrAre particularly regarded by as as a sincere Boyal this Coutsta the petition was re-welfare. Buxton-A copy

of the Institution. Through your veruor, Admiral Frimsulle, General and consideration, was

Before the members

excitement.

PESCADORES,

ILLNESS OF THE DUKE OF TOBE.

THE NAVY.

be remembered, left Hongkong on Wed. In the House of Commons "on the 4th you have bestowed from time to tims will embere, that she would also enjoy the two-edged argements are inconvenient so resi 24th it. meating with very sight House of Lords called attention to the fict

The following returns of the average

amount of Bank notes in circulation and

of specie in reservo in flengkeng during the month ended 31st March, 1805, as cortified

are published :—

ceived

i'me 6000

with

DELSSOHN'S LOBGESANG.'

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

[SCPPLIED TO THE 'CHINA MAIL.']

Lonnor, April 6, 1200.

SUIT.

ing

offered to surrender, and on

by the Managors of the respectiva Banks, } of State, after but the. Secretary generosity the library is now replete red Birs Barker being present. It must have

apsble to west the views of the memoria- valuable works on arginearing and big dis been very pleasing to the Committes to THE WILDE QUEENSBERRY LIBEL

and is lists in regard to the proposals made for

Bach appreciated Specie to the gesat of kopresentative government to whilst the friendly rivstry created by your find that the result of their labore had not

Gold

has been the soures of mueb Medul 800,000 Hongkong.

The libol suit brought by Oscar Wilde profit, both to those who read been thrown away in a financial point of szainst the Marquis of Queensberry has papers and to those who listened and tack view which was feared at the last perform-been brought to a sudden conclusion by

We thought we noticed a beam of ance. 20,000,0.0. LAWN TENNIS TOURNA-part in the intorchange of ideas and expert satisfaction on the faces of the Committen verdiet of acquittal. In his epeech for the conveyed to the mainland and there

ancos at the discussions which the readinge st evoked.

Banka.

Average

Chastercž Bank of India,

Australia, and Chias Hoogkong and Shanghai

Babking Corporation National Bankas China, ta

Amount.

1,284,216

5,69%,785

*,500,000

$3,518,000

338,276

$7,508,678

Tas despatch announcing the appointment

of Col. Pennefather (Inniskilling Dragoo28) se lamprotor General of Police Straits Settlements has arrived at Singapore,

IT is notified that John Smith, Esq.; has just boon knighted by Her Majesty, as one of the last heel of balf-a-dozen gentlemen thus distinguished by Royal favour. The Dawe uf this eminent aux is not unfamiliar, remarks the Singapore Free Press.

THE 88. Cromarty arrived from China at deylight on Saturday (80th alt.) and at belf. past eight o'clock she was still lying off, fying signals for boarding and health officers, She was the only arrival from the China Bide, and it will be hard for the boarding officers concerned to justify the keeping of a large steamer hanging idly about to wait their convenience.-Séruit Times."

:

MENT.

Results to date. Championship-F. Maittaad best E. J.

Grist. P. G. Anderson, Hongkong Regt., beat C. Poroival, B.B. Gershom Stewart beat P. B. Sheldau

Double Handicap-5. G. Bird and C. Platt bent J. S. Ezekiel and W. C. W. Woodcock, Hongkong Regt, H.O. Nicolle and 0. C. Bowring scratched to 0. W, Ace- ould and A. Donald,

pleasure

is

Bo

between Chinese soldiers and Japanese core the Mary the position marines at a small village en Yeu-cho pen which the country desired.

THE ANIA'S VISIT TO ENGLAND. insula on the 24th, in which estaral Chinese were killed, and one Japanese was seriously Kabul has intimated to the Government Allahabad, March 25. Tue Amir of day (24h), the Chiasse soldiers occupy England is person this summer. wounded. About midnight on the same of India that he will not be able to visit

Yen cho the following day the forts and arms were intends, however, to send his son Near received by the Japanese, and the Chinese ulls (who is younger than Habibullah, the prieoners, who numbered 1,000, will be heir apparent). Nothing definite has been

mottled

regarding dates. DESTRUCTIVE GALE IN ENGLAND, as the audience troupod in; it is only right defence, Mr Carson stated that he had released."

A dispatch from Lieut. -Colonel Ito under

London, March 34-A terrific gale raged We regret that the stato of your health ad proper that those who organise thean absolutely damning evidenes to bring forth date the 26th alt, has arrived, reporting over Great Britain yesterday night and to- the complete captore of the facts both on day. A number of shipwrecks in raported, the colony, and hope the change and rested. When ona comes to consider that the is parity the cause of your departure from Thinge Musicut ab uld be well support- latar.

Decar Wilde has been arrested on a Fisher and Pangka Islands. The Chinese accompanied by serious loss of life. Several daring your holiday will enable you to return matter is a labor of love, it is only natz- criminal charge.

on Fisher Island are said to have led after persons have also been killed in London setting fire to the powdor magazine. amongst as with that health and vigour ral and reasonable to expect that musical

Paod the Provinces owing to the falling of which you have enjoyed in the past.

Hongkong

ong should respond to the call. It

wallo Managing Committes :—

did so, and wa-feel-ecre was well satisfied. E. J. Main, Chairman

The Committee were responsible for the fragmentary portion of the progratome pro- W, Rambay

facing the Cantata. To save it was very J. Kirkwood

much appreciated, us all | the soles were renderod wait; to others this portion of the Tu J. B. Cousine, Hon. Programme might have been left out.

come to hear Mendelssohn, and with the Troasarer

hum of

of Mendelssohn in cue's ears, you A. Johnston, Hoo.like to get at the tool thing at once Mte

Scorelary.

Marten in her solos attracted the whole air- Hongkong, April, 1895.*

dience, her musical declamation was tho

A Class Handicap-C. 0. Fls boat_G. W. E. Wylie W. Millward. B. J. Grist beat C. Percival, D. Macdonald RB. C. 3. Tomes beat P. J. Anderson, J. W. Xəw Hongkong Regt. W. Newton beat A. S. A. Bais“

Anton,

B Clas Handicap-E E. Euphreys beat P. G. Davies, R.A. d. C. Bowring scratched to W. R. Stewart, R.E. W. Low Baratched to J. S. Ezekiel.

Professional Pairs-I. Maitland and M. Firth beat C. Inchbald and S. Darby.

MUTINY ON BOARD THE

· LAUNDERGA,"

"QAITAIN STADDEO: BRAMAN XILGED,

Molatyre W. G. Winterburn J. R. Mudi

J. B. Christie-

J. R. Wilson

We were

G.

FRANCE AND GREAT BRITAIN IN AFRICA.

POZO

THE ARMISTICE. M. Hanotant, speaking in the Senate,

Allahabad March 23.-The Inter Regi said that be deprecated Sir Edward Gropment on Saturday (30th alt.) that on Friday, when the 7th Hussars beat the Tho Oficial Gosette published no announcemental Polo Tournament ended at Umballa paternout as one calculated to endanger the Armistice had been agreed upon between 18th Hussars somewhat easily. success of ponding negotiatione; neverthe Japan and China, daly signed by Count loss, as thors was no question pending of Ito, Viserant Mais, and the Viceroy Li. aggression in Africa between Great Britain The Trosty consists of 6 articles; all milits- and France, he was confident that both countries would be able to reconcile their interests.

THE CHINA-JAPAN Mr Gillies said-Gantlenso, I thank you roughly good and the responded to an not teas for your words of esteem and confi-enthusiastic score

disap. deroe than for this address which you have pointed at not hearing Mrs Daleympia's NIGHT TRAFFIC ON THE CANTON

RIVER SUSPENDED. L.80 kindly presented to me as your President, sole, but we understand this lady was in.

and I accept the address with a full redisposed. Our Fuung

Mr Charlos favorite, appre

Hongkong, April 8. ciation of the kind motives you had in buntert, whoao voice we have not heard

Atologram has been received hara nobi- making the presentation, and not that I feel for a little time, seemed to us as frank ar myself worthy of so much consideration at of yore. Mr Grace did not bring his ufying that farther precautions are being your hands, I have striven to do

and Ship-weather was the cause, for we have heard builders, but I have with much regret to Mr Grace in the Night Watch' before acknowledge that I

We have to record a sud case of aution which courred on board the British barque Launberga, at Iloilo, on the night of the 24th it. It appears that some of the crew, while under the influence of liquor, revolted against the Captain and the sound officer

troops

THE RETENTION OF CYPRUS. Landon, March 20.-la the House of

the armistice. These terms ron for 21 to the control of Turkey.

purpose

to the Institution of Engingen duty voies with him, probably this wretched taken on the Canton River against the It is said that Li Hang-chsog usked for an affairs, in reply to a quozrian anggesting

approach of Japanese veresis by laying

with the

and naval forces in Shinking, Pechibi Coamous last night the discussion on and Shantung provincos are included. The the question of the retention f(Cyprus ops downcamped in those provinces under the British administration as 16, WAB,inforcements and war preparations are pro-repiping to the

are to le confined strictly to quarters; re-used. The Chancellor of the rebeque,

suggestions of some of the hibited on both sides, excepting a provi-speakers, refused to burthen the British sion applicable to both parties giving a taxpayer by raising a fan for the right to send and station to and at buying island

the patright. Sir William places otherwise that as reinfor- Harcourt declared it had never been pro- cements. Morchant vessels are to be pused to hand back Cyprus to Turkey and examined and searched as usual during that he would be sorry to haud anyone over

days, and terminate at:

London, Maroh 2-Sir Edward Grey, at soon on Apricorn Under. Secretary of State for Forri rmietica s

sbis meeting

Arat giro accority, comprising the withdrawal of nrrast spirits with a viaw to relieving the having been asked to the changing of the Indian excise doży on Ministers; troops, saizure of railways, sud the payset Badget, said a suldun la ge lucresse-in this form of taxation was not conților.d of Japar's expenses la Chinoge during the armistics, he withdrew the expedicul request, and ontored into reguler

nogoku...

THE MOSQUITO CGÁST. Lious. Unfortunately Li Hong-bang was London, March 10.The British ropro- wounded, and the Japanese Emperor has sentative hes presented an ultimastum to now been pleased to order his Ministers to the Nicaraguas Government demanding an declare an armistice without any condition. indenalty of fifteen thousand pounds and to this unfortenate war.--Hingo News rats en to question of damages sustained by British abjgon who were expelled from the Mosquito Coast. Sevan weeks BED allowed by the ultimatum for ampliance with the British demands to date from February 26.

down additional mines and torpedoes, and

THREE was iro mense international enthu- siasm at the Bornog Wharf, Singapore, on the 28th ult. on the cocasion of the de. parture of the French mail for China, The 1,600 Russian troops on board the Bassins Volunteer Flucz Petersbury amwded the decks of their vessel as she moved of and ofeared the Franch mail in vociferous style. The people o tho French sil responded with loud cries of Vive la Ruceis, the i'etersburg dipping her dag in recognition. The entente cor. diale fizzed splendidly, and its efferv05- cence was beautiful to behold.Singapore for not allowing them to go ashiers as tboy pleasant and agreeable evenings amongst Free Press.

Arme wars caed, and one man listed. shooting down his assailant with ideat of this useful and well managed stronger and their leads for. In the and if the Japanese attack thero will proba last occasion. The A. P. B. parts waze cials, who feel that they have been botrayed, a revolver and killing bio. The second Institute, and I sincerely trust that it will Sinfonis, the Allegro was a little more rif

I have tot been with you to greater advantage. Mr. Alberg played at your meetings ao frequently as I ought, Narc's Elogia carefully, a plain and sinis that in consequeres all night traffic upon having had no many other calls on my time ple alo, but wa would recommend the river is suspended from this date. still, although I bays best absent from some Mr Alsborg to change bs instrument; the af your meetings I have been present at effect was rather dull, it might have been xod I assure you that I not only that we mesa waiting to hear the sigore of received much valuable and interesting in the futt orchestra, which made us feel that formation from many of the papers that the solo seemed rather flit and wanting in were read, but I also passed some very tone.

The Cantata, with one or two little

desired.

you. (Applause) I ສຫ proud indeed to

NEWS FROM FORMOSA.

(From a Correspondasi),

Tamani, April 3. News that the armistice excludes Formo-

stabbed the Captain three times, who rete hero enjoyed the honour of being the Prceptions, was better song thau on the as has utterly disheartened the Chinese offi. ¡ All wiR hope this is the beginatog of tire the appointment of a Commission to arbit

hy

mula for

We would have liked to

Miss Lazmer chaimed the audience

been very

it would

LATE TELEGRAMS. (Rangson Guzelte.)

THE BRITISH TEVBRES AT CHITRAL. Allahabad, Mirch 13.-Matters in Obit-

with a

Fior

POST OFFICE NOTICES. MAILS will close

For BANGKOK-

Pur Dera wonge at 9.30 a.m., on Tuer-

day, the 9th inst.

For SWATOW & BANGKOK.

Per Hailong, at 9.50 am, on Tuesday,

the 9 h fast.

It was stated in, the House of Commons officer, too, had to use his revolver to satians to flourish and prosper in its sphere and vigacemente, and in the Allegretto, the bly be little or no resistence, Chinese troopi on the 4th ult.. by Sir E. Grey, that 12 defend himself, and by su doing he of usefulness. (Applause) Farmit me now Obass, with their pretty done reede, men in their retreat may perhaps piliage and the first quarter, erding Jono, 1894, ho sounded two of the men. The authorities at to found that there were telegrama to Peking Iloilo took possession of the rautinaca ore, not

o say a fow words on a subject which may very and Tokyo azzounting to £1,710; Bang- as well as the body of the man killed,.00

aitogether out of

out of place at a gathering have barrowed thein cath!! The accattack the foreigu Settlement in Tratutia,

in the Abaormal quarter was due to thid The Captain, sesand afficer and night of the whole; ous class is just as uroessary as the with more precisione, however the voor better-class Chiness to the main and, exteps | „ador Lieuternal Edwards, 2nd Bombay monthly payments, at W. Robinson & Co. kak, Rio de Janeiro, (7) £536. The amo whom post-mortem AQUITY was held such as Bow ceo before me. It takes paniment to the Chorale' was somewhat and this hea esezeð tka dopariure of all the | ra? have passed into a critica! phaxo,

every grade of society to make the complete unsteady, the 1st Violins should have led

Dr Robertson must have sent a party Pranos by all the best makers for Hire or grams to Bangkok, 2410; Riu de Janeiro, orow were conveyed to Manila by the British other £297: Guatemala, 246; Mozambique and steamor Venus, sheace they arrived at whether great or email, and how plainly do

tia other in carrying forward enterprises affect. way grand.

native settlers. They hold on and are lond Grenadiers, from Chitral fort, towards Zanzibar,

The telograms in this

this Hongheng by the Zero this morning. à

probably to reopening quartor alone to Poking and Tokyo

wa sea thie manifested in ecr profession.į with her voice in. Praise than the Lord their desire that the Island should be ? Maxtoj ·

communicatibus. They reached Heshan smonated to £3,901, as £710 is preliminary enquiry will be held at the Busines is at a standstill, and two marches up the river but were enable the first quarter

soes the Magistraay, and probably the case wil

foreign merchants fail to understand why to proceed further. They seem to have lent, and her bright clear high notes were steam engine. A certain grade of mind talent, to all other places the taken to the Supremo Court for faltial to work out the mathematioal for. I brought out most effectively. It one could the Japanese are not forced to explain has attacked in force hot managed to sond amount was $1.679.The Excess, there- disposal. The names of the men who stand for the necessary, strength and pro-only applies to have heard this solo ad appage of trade in Fukten and Fox Dews of their danger!

their intentions instead of causing panše fore, had arisen through commu

communications |

at Oratorio singing,

Mastu with distset places, and the enormous S. Land and J. Goydziewaki, for mauling the

charged are:-Gee, Brown, A. Schamen, 3. portions of ita various parts, and to prepare hate

Captain 10. K. Ross and Lieutenant H. amount of the charges to Peking, and Tokyo was an ozonac duo to commanica- matins. The same of the man who was will act as superintendents and foremen to rio, and then wish to hear it all over again, visit a few days ago. At the time of writing 6) ritios of the 14th Sikha. This relieving

and attempted murder; Hans Abraza, for the specificssions and plans necessary for the repeated: bat we have to listos, admire, mussa indefinitely. Their action is lively to J. Jones of the 14th, Sikhs, stored au the For SWATOW, AMOY & TAMSUI.—

of the workman Anather class and wait until the conclusion of the Orato disastrous resulte. All foreigners areth instant from Buat, one match out of guidance of the

well. The English Admiral paid a flying fastuj, to their assistance taking with them tion rendered necorenty by the War between China and Japan.

killed by the Captain was Patrick Kelly. sos that the several parts are carefully wa. During the performance one of the three

ahined and securately fitted together, while Contra Beast-collapsed; sous ne suggested there are 10 signs of unfriendlinges to party passing Kragh found the still another grade will supply the physical that the Committee had added another foreigners, but the teation cats tenen hory Agating followed and the enemy For BOIDOW & HAIPHONG.

a by con- aides held by abou: 1,000 men in sugars, Jameso regarding fores and energy of 10 bulled word turned out otherwise and ended in the may at any time lead to trouble, and it blocked the road in the rear. During the Per Ask, at 9,30 a.m., on Tuesday, the

elleet in creat the altspe of dynamite, but it'aat raniours THE NEW BALMORAL GOLD

tbus in associated labour anch grade

should be relieved as soon as possible. But 9th the Sikhs hold their own, mind does its appropriate work.

but could MINING CO., LTD.

We uuriigement of that particular instrument would not dispense with either olas, and for the rest of the evening. The other tice news, Chinese bere would have fought Early on the morning of the 10th the For SAIGON. --

for the consternation caused by the Armis make no impression on the tribesmen. To the Editor of the CHINA MATI."

all merit dus ongsideration, Each cluse two, however, went on morrily with the well. They feel now they are left to fight begin fighting their way back to Hani

Per Fetarior, at 11.30a.m., on Tuesday, Hongkong, April §.

being thus dependent ona upon the other rest of the pieces. We do not know who

the D.b inst. all chould labour in harmony hul lie was responsible for the Pistio and toode has all Japan alone. I enclose translating of a where Lieutenant Jones eventually arrived SI-As the following information may bo of latorent to some of your readers, will workman should "at all times calotta Lit was in order,,but the lower and other proclamation the Governor issued Sommeith ouly 14 en self being wounded. For AMOY & MANILA.

people here. rates atuck all through the performance, days ago reassuring

You Captain Runs, 46 sepoys and followers

Per Esmeralda, at 4.30 p.m., on Tuesday, Ceylon, for the tone of Mr Baxton's reply gram in your issue to-night, stating that it

sorry for Hongkong and you Eisdiy insert the accompanying tele.$y guard his employer'e interest, be regand to a less accomplished player than Misa may dad is of interia The situation)

the 9th fust. od, come 20) men marahed to Hual fenta Maitai For NAGASAKI KOBE, YOKOHAMA, rather points to a loveling up of their Con- is in reply to a message sent by ús enquie / duties extrusted to him. Ho should make Bitching.it might hava bem jaksome to play free, has changed since it was in free killed. Lieutenant Moberly with

and the Chinesa now are all scared and dis-ou the 16 and picked up I tributions to our nasle, or soothing NEG 16, ing as to the state of Mr Henderson's his work a study; he should give it thought, however, it must have been a nuisance, heartened at their abandonment by the and the survivors of the original party, bati Leutenant Junea

HONOLULU & SAN FRANCISCO. than to the promise of any real relief to us. I health, he having been laid up when the as thereby he renders his evrvices so much although it did not seem to give the fal Peking Government. Teis Armistice, with had to abandon all idos of reaching. Let our friends at horte son to it that we are mail received by tho, dirite was dispatched, more valuable, aüt his compensation in the performer very much iaconvenience: We exclusion of Formosa, is the last relish Reshun. Lieut. Füwler, Royal Engineers,

Per Guelle, Registration at 4.30 p.ro. Lat

tars at 6 p.m., on Tanaday, the no longer trified with. If Hongkong and Me Henderson is Mining Manager. Yours end will bo so much better. Probably if trea felt inclined to dash into the orchestra and telegram that has been received here. The

peh inst, Instead of as previously notified. HOIHOW & PAKBOL-

Discussing Mr Sydney Buxton's reply to Mr Heauiker Heaton that an interdepart mental committeo is now studying the whole question of the contributions of the Eastern Colonies, the Singapore Free Press

We are

CORRESPONDENCE.

Ceylon do not take instant stapa Ex ahallenge faithfully, Bir Buxton's fosinuation they may find

themselves era long in the dificulties in

which we

we bave boon atruggling

theng Eve Let our friends at home resist this attempt to diatuss the matter in the

YEA's pret

W. BUTTON POTTS, Secretary.

altendenco, and most attentive to the

ir

-

|

the

PHOOL.LICATION.

1, the Governor of Formosa Tong-here

fifty miles north of

grosa-examined as to their coffem" towards justify the expoolations that have been competent, and ordinate worthy and if these Concerts are to be continued where over a hundred Corps of ablo hodied, aïuntry, for Drau tabbed the whole

*The developments of the mine fully this Colony. We trust that that course formed.

Spearance.'

plored chould

Goi-money

Par Machen, at 3.30 am, on Tuesday,

the 9 inst

9th inat.

Per Triumph, at 5 p.m., on Tuesday,

the Oth Inst.

For SHANGHAL NAGASAKI, KOBE, TOKOHAMA, VICTORIA & VAN- COUVER, B.0.

Per Emprtes of Chius, Registration at 11 am, Letters at 1100 a., on Wed- nerday, the 10th insta, joatend of an previously notilled,

worthy and energetic he may be advanced hold up that F, but we were restrained.

position to a higher.

4 is not known what has occurred there. It the earvise or may be While on the subject of concerte of this situation may change again at any moments with Lieut. Edwards at Roshua and it recommended for promotion in some other character, we must admit that more than and it is almost impares 14teal that one is portalu a large force of Chitralis is sol- For

·lested at Drassan, which finks the road Steld. It is certain, at any rate, if he proves one half of the effuzi of such music is simply on rely upon anything for 24 hours.

a competent assistant, he in the wasted and thrown away in the Thoalre

beyond Busi and with them are soms of himself a Copy of Telegram,

Umra Khan's men. This would seen to Handerson in better health. Crushing more likely in time himself to become the Royal. The place a Utterly unsuitabis for Departmental hole-and-c

d-corner way. Before a Select Commission our advocates can act not yet finished. Until Dioan-np sanctaeger of olbers, Employers through couders gising; St. Andrew's Hull is too by proclaims that since the sixth moon of show that the Jhandel chief bas cummitted

and encouragement may de much small for an Dechestra, and the question the past year, I have existed and drilled himself to hostilities and the officials fage to face sad dae have them givo actual result.

towards making the

Provinces on the other and the em are they to bn beld! The Masonic Hall soldiers from different

We have DOW Ste 200 Kashmir troops the nearest thing attainablo to arbitration

Much pleased with the ap-duty which be gangbly understand the whoo available has proved en exellent Mainland and eva 80,000 of the bike fort bold by Dr. Robertson.

in expected to

to performs, and court rout, but here again want of

having spared nalter nor and Sikhs in Maste fort, which is in -will be pressed witli all vigear by our

theu be should make up his mind to oregute | Conobre purposes would fail. One for tears,

in the purchase of all improved in.

Ghige allies in Patitament, If we enlist the whole

Bhandur it to the letter; and when nose thero is a de-logs Hall we understand was applied for plemeats of warfare, winking this Telaud. which is in the Gigit aide of the finite underlanding on his

to all possible attack.

With pass leading to are 100 Kashmir

Mactal are *port as to what) and could not be obtained for some tensonimor e of the influanos of the Eastern Colonial Navy Plano Repairing Machinery arrived for is expligt required, I know from capital for udes a purpons and it would have mors, bare recently manifested to iny grant rifles oistions, the Oclesial

Quotations. which you

yon, citiisos Parly in

other; we judge that this Hail would be the lung

fans of Forstroops and at Goupis the nez

140 the mezi outpost Chambers of Commerce, and all the

that the instructions House,

There will be rainforced forthwith.

HONGHONG, April 8; 1800. Faith Bried cut, and that a word e

bead a goud opportunity of fer the Government loan from the people, and

the satisfaction, testing-the

it-80 other grongs of opinion accessible, in sup-“

so freely

the Colonel Kelly, comm subscribing

ing the 82nd Pion. OPIUM-New Paina, sinh,.... Th encouragementia

satia Baldom il part of a motion for a Select Committee, ME Bandeinols! I wish, tay dent, you she has to bear the heat and bordon of the first time. In Shanghai, there is no diff the Guvernor with a mother of our sighty with a port

if ever lost on those sacoustic properties

of the

veda at Bundi is

through Gilgit

Old:

cach. Na sals are ocident that the House would divide would not engage any more foreign

portion of his regiment,

Now Benares, pash, Vib years of

fage, and

my whole family by my London, March 33.--The Tince pubileho

Old debate would come on pablic opinion would understand them."

Main

Laidu, Mrs Bond stook

au my return home I would hero in getting a proper place to

pressus situation in in all

be thrown into contassa Oratorio,

we must leave to probability

the Chitral. It considers the reverse in which best of my strength and ability to the with the presidente of similar accistics in chreidaration of the musical stement of the defense of the welfare of uur people. There Captain Ross and his detachment of Bikke So I mi very let thing Mr Buxton and his colles can get along all right with the Austrian fels, and I sisak eertainly not forget thede Conoses will have to be given in the of Formosa, that you should continue to as it may injure British, prestige: with the

Bugland

and Bootlood, I think that is more Oslony. In the meanwhile we presume for I hereby conjoin up you gigste ware killed in unhapettent except so für footman, the Irish coachman, your Freuch maid, and even oar Chinese cook. But to carry out his suggestion and sponks good Theatre. We would suggest another per follow your daily evocations undisturbed, tribesmen in the loss is Atongod. the asy Engilah batter is much for word for this Institution to those that I may formanos of the Lobgesang on Eulurday

mest at home. (Applauro). I knew it will most (Hunter Evej,

the. Rubinaen and Company.

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ba enlisted on the side of our demand for Mr Bandstock

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