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TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 1895.

H.M.8. Folus has a bigger troups which goes under the name of the Diphthong Minstrel Troupe,"

Work has been commenced with the con- straction of the now Signalling Station on

Blackboad'a till at Kowicon.

Ma J. O. Hall, of Hakodate, han assumed charge of H.B.M.'■ Consulate at Yokohama. Mr Consul Troup has taken a well-deserved trip home by the Empress packet.

Or the Ist inet., it was reported in Peking that the Chinese were gaining victories in Formos.

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Mr J. J. Keswick was present at the Queen's Birthday dinner given at Peking by Si: N. R. O'Conor,

RACHAL PIANOS--The finest in the World` Touch and tone unequalled. Sole Agouts, W. Rubinton and Co.

Ma R. Pagel, of the British Legation at Tokio, has been promoted to Le Second Sucretary of Legation.

Tan British steamers Benedi and Abderley arrived this afternoon from Europe, and took their temporary anchorage off Steno. catter's Island until their cargo of explo-W. Roarsees and Oo, are Special Agents for all the leading English and Continental Bives is discharged.

Two contractors were brought hofura Mr H. E. Wodehouse to-day, charged with allowing stores to be braken on the public footpath at Puttinger and D'Aguilar Strests. Finos of $10 were impound in each caso,

Pianoforte Manufacturer.

MR. G. G. Brady will be at home at the Kowloon Instituto to-morrow, at 6 p.m. So should the audience, which is sure to be a big one. The object is good.

We hear that the Chinese Government

A CHINESE Republic! The thing is a cop- tradiation in terms, writes a Peking corres expect two new men-of-war to arrive from pondent to a northern contemporary. And Haglund shortly, and that the officern of yet thats were hopes that a Chinese Re- the captured Chinese feet, although now public would be set up in Southern China.inally in disgence, have been ordered to prepare for taking charge of them and provide suitable crews to man them.-P. and 7 Times.

WEATHER NOTICE.

THE CHINA MAIL.

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

(SUPPLIED TO THE CHINA MAIL']

TESTIMONIAL TO MR GRACE. The Daily Telegraph has blasted a nation- al subscription, listed to eus shilling, to prezuat a testimonial to Mr Grace,

་་་་་་་

The German gunboat Iltis is now withining four mon. Mr Roberts, the chiefing sing a good 13 kuota ard and did not stay in Kobe

the bar near Robé

Three Japanese heads packed in baskets in working up to the good old adago. GALLANT HESCUE AT SEA.

JAPAN AND ENGLAND at bullats was "nough to Mr H. Dover, the representative of Mar-

cus Ward & Co., London and Belfast, who has come over Japanese opinion concerning As showing the ratsekable change which The Hongkong Observatory issued the arrived by train and were brought to the The mini

The Governor's Yamen, together with a blood persuads any man; and when something arrived at Shanghal the other day by the P.England and Englishmen daring the insi following:~On the 11th at 11,0 a. low prossure area appears to be situated in stained tunic of Japanese private and a bigger in the shape of a shell came along & O. steamer Pekin, kindly relates to us for weeks, the following latter, which ap

(China Gazette) Lue following interesting poars in the Kobe Yushin Nippe, may be longer any besitation. the neighbourhood of the Paracels. Fore- cartridge pouch. A great crowd was wait- there was no

account of the voyage from Hongkong, taken as evidence. The suggestion made cast:-burometer falling: fresh or strong ing befors the Yamen to see the sods It was a case of 'Fach for himself and which was an cnusually eventfal one: could not be carried out, as Admiral Fro

All want merrily antil the 3rd in N.E. to E. breeze; unsettled, showery, stuck on bamboos.. Wuh Ping-ling, a'Allah for all.' One shot from the fort

mantle passed through in the Empress boat, The ship was Cantonese General, captured these honda.

paesed near the engins-room skylight, kill.

to promiso a rapid and 4 Admiral Fremantle, iste semanador of comfortablo ppgineer, was standing class by, and had northward, and the wind to assume a expected at this port ou Wednesday even our, ho voz, who at about 11 the British Squadron in the East, who bur began to bank up to the just buon relieved by Admiral Buller, is Many wild rumours are about of batties a miraculos escape. None of the farsig-paculiar circalar motion, which appeared ing (20th) on his return to his native coun- fought soms 15 to 20 miles east of Kolung. nors on board wors injured,

ta acsation Capt. Jackson some anxiety, try. I hope that my seuntrymen will take for It was at this juncture that

be took to pacing the borrieace desk the All the fighting will probably be between

of expressing their good- evidently

opportunity in deep thought, panaing now and will towards the Admiral by inviting him the Japanese and Cantonese, as the north-Iltis began operations. So for na

again to watch the clouds, or consult the to an entertainment. At the beginning of ern Ohinese are not joiding. The natives can learn, Capt. Jaugen (of the Arthur) baremeter, which the passengers were not the war tho Japancas expressed much dis

long in ascertaining had begun to fall. of Formosa also take no interest in the Re-did not signal for assistance, but

By-and-by it became known that we were cocient at the behaviour of England, es public, except a couple of literati. It will the Arthur was lying the German egin for typhoon. All hands were sum.the British Squadron had behaved radely pocially after the rumour was spread that bo interesting to see what the Cantonese and was apparently Fiopelessly at the mened on deck, the ownings were taken in, towards our rosse's in the unvel fight at a Further investigation, place. can do, as they have always considered merey of the Chinese soldiers on the beach the ports cleaed and everything made as themselves the bravest of the Chiness.

and in the forts, the commander of the fitis but comfortable as possible. The however, showed the improbability of breeze at first continued to blow light, hat British vesels having adopted any such thought the situation sufficiently serious is apparently from all directions at once, and actisu, and popular feeling against Eng

A fase wal.di-prprently it died away altogether. The full land has since greatly subsided, while the justify his intervention.

did not lagl, however, for to make a long fact that England refused to join the reated shots from the gunboat had the story short, down cama the typhoon upen alliance of the thrae Powers against Japan But theaks to skilful navigation we has revived our good foulings towards her, and

all resantrment has now disappeared.

THE RUSSO-CHINESE LOAN,

The Rumo-Chinesa loan is confirmed, It has been received with marked disfavour both at Berlin and London, more especially at London, because the facts of its issus under the circumstances places China al complete subtervience to Russia.

RUSSIA AND JAPAN.

It is stated at St. Petersburg that Russia will negotiate concerning the evacuation of Cures after the evacuation of the Lian-tumz

Peninsula has been finally arranged.

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THE GRAND PRIX.

Andrée. 2........... Cherbourg,

........... Bagitaire.

TL is talk of planting the many ibon. sands of acres now pacent in England, or yielding unproductivo erepa, with a epcolor of acclimatised tea shrub, the Chiamanthus THE CRISIS IN FORMOSA. fragrand, which, according to the Hor

Ma A. S.. Bremaor, the manager of the Bank of Utias and Japan, Limited, has been advised, says the Shanghai Mercury, "Urat Mr F. O. Bishop, formerly manager at Shungtai and afterwards Inspector of the Mercantile Bank of India, has been apficultural Reviem, possesses all tho essen- poisted manager in London of the Bank of China and Japan, Limited.

We learn a good authority, says the N.-C. Daily Newr, that Russia las agreed to lend China one hundred million trela at par at 5 per cent interest, and will, it is expected, make a further loan next year of similar cum on the same terms, What is the exact quid pro quo for this liberality is not yet kaoTD.

H. J. Holmes.

Backs, on sandy soil with a southern as pect, and would do equally well in Kont, Bassex, Dorset, Deren and Cornwall.

FIGHTING NEAR KELUNG.

THE POLICY OF SCUTTLE,

WEEN the Russian Squadron passed Wel

Chinese Army.) haiwel on their last cruise, says the Chefos

Kolung, June 1, Express, some of the smaller ships and the torpedo boats entered that harbour and On the afternoon of 21th May, Japanese took area round the island of Lin-ang- troups were landed at Qw-tee, which, by tau. The eight Japanese war-vessels in Weitaisai at the time and the fort on the sea, is 10 miles south-wat from Kelang, island at once cleared for nation on por- Das regiment of Chinese soldiers. was eta- cairing the Raesince, This call

19as ro-

FACTS AND GOSSIP FROM

FORMOSA

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were brought safely through it, yet while

tened to a long stick: The Pekin was

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A VOICE FROM AFAR.

It never was much of a voido, writsa Mes

arned by the Japanese at 2001 vo Friday toned there, but quickly retreated, lear-wers to ba slain and the knivea with ; Consul at Hankow by Mr Jernigan, U.5. ive in it or not, Bst to their credit Le it at having loft them. It is not as a singer

to Shanghel, and is to proceed to his new

Nishimaki, iu

Yokohama Specia Bank, is

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reminds our anmewhat of

one to Canton, so it would appear

that the Cantonese have not proved any

or

the command of the chief officer. After a

TIENTSIN.

imposed a fine of $10. The Hotel wilt American Protestont in China, by atrotoher out in his chair with a bad way se shs could carry. When tho Namca did my samething of the king to somebody.writer of this narrative Be 8 Equvenir of who has been acting, bas retarged to his

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related that exposure

TEACE AND MORE TROO28.

on to Shanbaikwad. We also hear that the

THE ATTACK UPON THE ARTHUR. efect of scattering the sailants of the

PANIC OF BOARD.

Arthur, which sunnaged to haul ap anchor

the blow Inated, the experience was an It is not improbable that England has du- NARROW ESCAPE OF THE CHIEF and steam out to sea, The British gunamfal one. The weather moderated to- cided to walk hand in hand with Japan in

ENGINEER.

goat Redbreast was abousmile further werde morning, and at last we were able to the Far East, and that Japan, the England a little sleep, of which all on heard of the Orient, will contract an intimante get The Douglas steamer Namoa, which up the river. There was romver at stood in great nood. On Tuesday morning friendship with the Engiand of the Occi

shout 11 o'clock, we were poot Boaehow, dent, the Powera mutually oiding aach arrived to day from Cosit parts, brings Amoy that a moam-luanch, towing a quite a budget of news and gossip from couple of cargo boats, was attacked by the to weather being bracing and cleur, though other. England and Japan being friends still equally. About this time the third inseparable in trade as well as in diplomacy, Amey regarding the state of affairs in Chiasso soldiers, suid that as heretofiour, Ir . E. Pool, who was on watch, it is most dosirable-that we should not loss suddenly descried a minute speck in the sea, the excellent opportunity of Admiral Fro- linded a small party, und drove them cl North Formors. The last steamer to ar-

The Douglas steamer Formos left Tam-away to the northward. The Captain was mantle's coming to this country on his re- rivs at Amoy left Tamaui on the 7th inst.

called and after observing the object for e turn to England, and by inviting The Japanese army was then at Taipeh-fu Bui without being moleated a short time beliltle while he ordered a course to be shaped entertainment laugh away the mistake pre- As the towards it. On approaching near enough riously made and thus in some measure and two Japanese warships were approach. fore the attack upon the Arthur.

we made it out to be a smáli jonk, distasted camont the feeling of friendship between ing Tarmaui Harbour. The Chincao sol. I had given guacentoe. that she would not and vory badly knocked about, and prosent the two countries,—Febe Chronicle.. diers - braves' they call themselves--were take away any soldiore, there was, ofly we could see a man on board waving tial requisites of tas and thrives well at Backbare Hill, Esees, and Gerard Cross, REWARDS FOR JAPANESE HEADS. scurrying from the place as fast as they course, no excuse for attacking this For.what appeared to be a very small rag, fas-

mosa. The steam-lauuch which arrived at cuald in atezmers, steam launches, and may on the 8th inst, stated that the na-fought a close as possible to the wreck, AN ADMIRAL LEADS THE FLIGHT.junks, not caring whow they went po tive town of Tarasi had been turned down apcu which we could now see there were Frons Our Special Correspondent with the long as they could got away in safety so well no Taipoh-fu. Steamer communica-n of whom bed signalled ue. An- Alice Bages to the N.-C. Daily News, in

tion has re-opened with Formors, the Hui-other was on his 2008, krocking his long gossipy letter for which we are unable wrapped on and the Fermoen having both gone to forehead against the dook and apparently to find space, only a plessaut little throsty up in uniform jackets and pitched into Tammeul, while the Thales Loft Amoy for praying, and the third was crouched up English mezzo-sopran that used éccasion- against the stump of a mast, wailing out ally to put forth its featle gates in certain some very doleful native melody. Cap- private houses in China; but my friends the water, Winchester reposters. wore at Auping on Sunday (9th inst.)

tain Jackson ordered the mail-boat there liked me and although I have travelled premium at 20 cents each, the only

to be lowered sad called for volunteers in many countries since I left Shanghai, THE OUTRAGE AT CHENGTU.

I to mon her, for the sea was running always look back on my stay there with weapons brought away being the swords

The following telegram was received at

WIS Japaness invadera Shanghai on the 5th icat,, from the US. mountains high and it extreme feelings of plesaura and regret. Pleasure ly doubtful whether the boat could at having met so many nice people, regret victima were Conaal-General- Tais afternoon, Mr H. E. Wodehcaso last, two torpedo boats coming from Weling the Japanese in full possession of the which the heads of the

In the riots at Cheugtu, the capital of Baif, every man of the crew expressed his that I shail be remembered by those of my heard further evidence in the charge heiwsi passed through the Russian Sque town and camp. An advance wan made on

be cut off for the covetedre. Saabuan, the Catholic church, the bishop's tatuut readiness to go to the rosuus of the kind friends who are still in the country The Captain thanked them but more in connection with berses and dron and then returned. While prasing the 30th Mto San-tus, four miles 'dis-

werde. The conduct of there braves' residerer, the hospital, orphan asylure, and calaways. brought against Eagene McKeane of slab.

the three Cathalie sahool were destroyed, and the for their gallauiry and selected the crow, riding. I met to-day in Melton Mowbray, the Russian men-of-war, these played the bing and killing Joseph Macdonald (34),Japanseo National Hymn.

which then went off to the wreck, under where we have been living for the last twe tant, and about twenty milen from Kelung

The Frutestant residences it biabop wounded. armed with

were also destroyed. No farther particulara.'

years, on old second mate of the barque Esther Roy, at

Shanghal friend, Me Hough, by land. Commander Chung, of the Ke. Coughty men who wore

'shield, sword and twangy bow but who

Later antive news from Chôngtu (says the very stagny passage, which was watched who is just recovering from the effects of a Iloile on the 22nd April last. The casó Tau Tokyo Asahi notes that M: Chinda, lang forces, says his man carried on gua-

I was delighted to see him and was committed for trial at the Criminal Japanese Consul tau Fraisorilla warfare, and killed several Japanese marked that all the soloisre had an ample damage done to property at a little over Tle.lee of the junk, and the three unfortunate getting on since my departure. It is saven

were vanquished by a mouse! It is re-N-C. Daily News) conesrning the recent with the grosteal anxiety from the ship, breiten les

rist against the missionaries estimates the the boat was brought up fairly under the to learn from him how you had all been Bessions. The accused is defended by Mr was recently recalled, has been assigned without Chinese loss of life. How much

post about the middle of next month, Mr of this is true 1 do not know; however, supply of money; fifty mon coming down 3,000,000. In some cases resistance was fisherman, for gach they were, from Ning- years since I was sharing your hospitality, offered by the Roman Catholic converts po, were got safely on board, though it was and time bus wrought many changes since Tas morning, at the Magistracy, before branch of the age of the Shanghai three Japanese beads were brought in last to Hongkong in the Numed have since gaidst the mob, resulting in some loss of with great difenity that they were pré- then in us all, It is refreshing to know vented from throwing themselves into the that there are still a few remaining in Mr ses and trying to swim towards the bost Burses Dallas, Mr Humphreye; Mr and Mrs Mr H. E. Wodehouse, Hale Sherman, to accommpany Consul Chinda to Shanghai night and 100 taels paid ax reward for each

life on both sides.

as abu approached the wreek. They were Wood, Mr How, Mr Ringor, Dr Henderson, to roopen the Shanghai broach, Bat the The road is very rough and hilly, and manager of the Stag Hotel, Quesu's Road Japan Gazette states that Mr Usuts, who but little speed can be made in moving more valiant than the northern soldiere. THE MEN WHO FOUGHT AND RAN then taken to the Pekin, on board of which and several othere who dearly love a good

AWAY

two of them had to be carried, so weak horse and who are the etanach friende of Central, was charged with selling intoxica has been appointed Consul at Shanghai,

Commander Philo N, MaGifho, Isle of the were they, One had little ting liquors without having licence. Mr returned to Baban co the S9th ult. from soldiers. The character of the country can Tho redoubtable Black Flags have not yet Kores, by the us. Shirakneamaru. Hocarcely be excelled for guerilla warfaro.

been heard of; the men who have arrived Chineas service, bos baun given as the guiolent to carry his long ng left, those who share their common interest,

with him pipe amill bag of to H. L. Donnys stated, on behalf of the immediately left for Kubro.

To-day the Japanese had advanood within a thousands at Amoy are maid to look more authority for a statement that the Japanese by means of which and

offered a reward of $5,000 for him dead or moon, tied to the end of the pips, he Recused, who pleaded gullry, that the

tox wiles of Kelang, and retreating Chiness like rickahs coulies than Black Flage

THE CUSTOMS TAOTAISHIN alive. This is the statement pablished in meds the signals which brought the Pekin licencco, Mr Demée, bad obtained a situa- THE following gratifying and well-deserved goldiers, some with uniform and others trained veterans. The drthur (late Coss) his same by Ln American nawapaper, from to his own and his companitas' assistance.

May 31. tboir

Sheng Thotal yesterday resumed his post tion at lookin and had gone away some testimonial, signed by representatives of all

the American Protestant Charches in with coats turned inside out or thrown took over 3000 men to Amor; the wrong which we (Kobe Chronicle) give an extract All three were mess profase in

below; and though Americati newspaper thaaks, and the one with the pipe, which of Customs Tantat, and the entrance to his timo ago. The business of the Hotel was Chind, has been prenanted to the U.S. aside, have been passing most of the after.ro arrived with 20), and a sleum launch interviews are saloriously untrustworthy, was, he said, the only property he had Yamen was hang with red busting sad catrind on in ignorance of the requirements Conant-General at Shanghai, Mr T. E.

we suppose it may be assumed that be really causining in the world, offered it to the lanterns in consequence, Hwang Tootsi, About 5 p.., an officer was carried arrived on the 8: last. (Saturday) with as Missionaries the nook.

of the of the Licensing Ordinance. His Worship Jernigan: The

The Chinese may the left Amoy there was a deadlock on board Doourse it is untrue, whether the fault be the episode, and as such it was accepted duty as manager of the C. M. B, N. Co. recognising the dificult

with MeGiffin or with the newspaper. perplexing bullet in his houd.

The pour fellows, when require to be closed tintil a transfer of the duties devolving the United Staton Con-

libal 21030

to accuse the Japaneen of recovered from their

From Peking we learn that the Treaty licence is obtained in the ordinary way, sal-General daring the war, and apprecia- Japanese force consists of about 2000 the drther. Five hundred Cantonese où

ting the readiness and promptaoss with soldiers. Commander Chung saya four beard refused to leave the steamer, wishing offering rewards, in the very manner com- they had lef: Shanghai several days before questions, Formosa, eto, havs now basa UNACCOUNTABLR delay in the forwarding of which Mr Jernigan has at all times given thousand men have been sent out to uppoas to be conveyed to Canton, while the crew plained of against the Chiness. There and had, the previous day, been sighted settled by the Grand Cannell and the aover any reward, nor any need for one, by the Japanese flat, which they said Boards. China is to pay an additional Tis, lettera is a complaint that the British Postad and influence in furtherance and the Japanese, and to-morre or next day refused to procend on the vessel to Canton, sisse Mr Mobiffin was disposed of easily fired a shot at them. As a typhoon was 100,000,000 for Linotusg to Japan, and

protaction of their interests, desire to

The Arthur must have hal mors thas sough without; he cleared nut promptly coming up, however, the Japanese ran for Formosa is not to be appported in Office at Hongkong occaionally suffers from, present to him this testimonial of their 2000 more are to be sent. The reinforce-

as acon as the in order to get away from the Japanese, part of ail is, however, that troops ovations saya the N.-C. Daily News. We bere besin regard and acknowledgment of his ments have been arriving by every train au exciting time of it before leaving Tau- the Nil-desperandito Brigade is too rested some harbour, and the crow of the jaak, objections to Japanese rule. The strange

anfailing courtesy and the unswerving

Our Special Correspondent's tele. Japanese approach was signalled: There ran right into the typhoon.

to arrive daily from the South, and are seat for us an envelope addressed to a person faithfalnses with which he has uphold the all day, 930,000 is promised the soldiers if sui.

The little vessel was dismasted and blown in Shanghai. It was posted in Sydny, boueur of our country and its Christian they succeed in driving the Japanese back. Come lave, of course, prepared our readers was so need to spend Japanese money in

The town of Keilung is almost deserted, for the details. The Artin was anchored bribe or rewards; the Gallant Fallbacks about 300 miles down the coast into the forces in Shantung are being increased daily. N.S.W., on the 20th of January, and

For old Ting, position in which the Pekin sighted her. When asked the reason for this the Chinees

reached Hongkong au the 6th of February,

shops and markets closed up, au train opposite the forts on the south side who with all his faults was at any rate no beren of her crew had been washed ovor say these forces may be required for some at Tamani-stuck fast rangivas, used to look mournfully frem one board and drowned, and the three sur- unforeseen contingency. Li Bang-chaoz and but as the postmarks stow, it did not leato REFERRING to affairs at Formosa, the Mer-aftor train has been crowded by antires and of the river

to the other of his faithful far, and visors, who were suffering a great dosi Wang are daily interviewing the officers. The German gunboat reflect aloud in this way: MeGila, from their exposure, wore seat to hospital who arrive and are giving them instructions. Hongkong for Shanghai till the 25th of cury of the 6th inst. safe: The Arthur their families, leaving for Taipeh-fu. Many

it seems, prevented from enramnņicat-

MORE BUNDELS. May, so that it remained in the Crowning with the shore, and was fired at frota have also placed their effects on board samo-fitis was lying a short distance away. Plomback, Hesk mann, Nielsen, all the rest when the Pekin arrived in Shanghai.

Our latest hunder is that Mr Datring bat Colony one hundred and ton days. Of late the forts by the Formosata. She was not pane and gone down the river, evidents At the time the attack was made there were who have been making their money among us so many years, und doubis or treble pay

arranged that la gase of any trouble, the there has been less cause for dissatisfaction struck, and bes left Formosa waters on her preferring the Japanese to the Chinese elupwards of 3000 men on board all alandar for war service-where are they all now?

handful

The following is written to the NC Takn and Poitang forts are to fly the Get- with the local postal servico. While on story reaches us with regard to the Douglas disra. Japanese men-of-war, with the ex- to get out to sea at any price, suns Gone! And who remain? A

patriotism, sans Republic, sins everything in our service since the war, almost entire Dolly News by its Pezing correspondent; man flug, the same as the C. f. steamers was really appointed a director of the Rail- koog Chamber of Commerce:- this subject we might enter our personal steamer Pukkien reported to have been soldception of to-day, bave boon sean pasting but personal safely. Brave soldiers, Bublo strargers, not bound by long ties or under we recommend it to the notice of the Hoog. and the railway have done. Mr': Dekring

obligation of old time-these are true to

lu the Japanese draft Article VI, six way Company last February, so there may protest against the delay in forwarding engaged for the past month or so in convey. daily for the last three days, but noun hase

Cantonere, on whom an Empire looks with But those false friends Medifin was newspaper exchanges from Shanghai to ing troops and arms from Canton to the come within range. Hongkong. On the 10th inst, we were in Island. The story is that she cleared from

The Chicoro Nanshing, which has been pride! The soldiers left behind, not be not so bad as some, for he was in this battle placss sre meationed to bo

of the Yelu, and hail come sart of wound to Fexing stands frat and Wes to trade. be truth in the report.

Weat Hiver in Kuanzai is mentioned fifth

Juze Jok Canlon for Tamaui with Governor Tang's

cause they did not aprapathise with the show for it; still, he could have rus away

the Chinese reply as pubitabed, Yesterday Sheng Tastai made his official receipt of papers dated 1st Juno fion family on board, but finding a number of stationed here all winter, leit, on the outh desorters but probably because they were more slowly if so diepsasil, and perbio za with in criticising Aricio 14, the Chiness Eavoy calls upon all the Coaculates in coast quenos Shanghai, and to-day (lith inst.) we have Japanese men-of-war about the proceeded to May with Aduiral Yeng and four regiments

their own ill-Juck in effort he might have adhered to the truth simply says that his reply on the lat and of having taken charge of the Customs. His disgusted at received batches of pepers comprizing dates Nanking where she rey for ordors. He

the family on shore, of soldiers for the mainland. The trans-

a little more than this state

statement of his from the lat to the 8th inst. There is rafneed to give any. On his way down the port Fupo arrived on the 30th, intending being left behind, opened fire upon the seeme to indicate. In the first place be did 2nd clauses containing those concessiono, is trip to Poking and the Imperial Bank schets

teamer. Small cannen

trained not found' tao Naval Instituto at Weihai reserved. Nothing further has transpired seem to be knocked on the head, for the pre- Captain has onlled in at Shanghai and is to carry a cargo of coal to Faschow, as woll

piana

so far as is yet made putlio, but in the cent any way, and the things bought by h wei; 4rd in the second

bie ram much room for improvemont somewhere.

now waiting orders opposite the Di Tanks, an to convey some northern soldises across, upon her; one sholl struck the bridge, en- the gng is too Munchausense for any use. Japanese reply to China's counter proposals, to be issued as prcresta remain in his

but while taking on her cargo, the soldiers tered the saloon, passed through the table We make no further comment on it, since only four places are mentioned, Foking and Yamón,

Washow being left out without any reasoLS W. ROBINSON and Co. makes special feature arrived on board and threatened the cap. and foished by striking an-iron pipe at the the story is u wa Licians for our readers to We should like a little light thrown on this ta Peking, and Liu Kun-yl is to come here As soon as Li's sick leave ends, he is to go itself. Here is the thing for

being assigned. Japan does not denar. form their own judgment z—

NEW YODE, May 1.

subjust. Why were these two places ex- from Shanhaikwan and remain here. M Commander P. N. McGifs. who had punged? Was it because they were value. Tseng Lal-ann, Interpreter to Li, is seriously

leas? Was it that Chian objected very aommand of the Chinese irasotad Chan-yon

Mercury. given or promised ? Was there any foreign from Liverpool and is stopping at the Actor. but the members of the Committee promptly Sunday, the 2nd inst., with the first direct

power bringing to racede frontire to bear upon Japan |

demands P her

The Yils ny got badly ashore at the Up- Peking The commander received a number of

per Brick Kiln Bend on her way dowo ziver wrote to the Government and stated that cargo of new teas for the Lendon market, CANTONESE REINFORCEMENTS FOR steamer's funnel, and her hul was pitted

to please up: to given 'by the rifa end revalvur shots fred at her wounds in the fight and is still somewhat

Japan Dynasty? was bent at one time upon saturing the her sectors, chains, boate and spare gear apaa last Saturday, and having no cargo on beard, ⚫the report as printed was in every respect and arrived at Wusenng at 4.16 p.m. on

st close range, by the soldiers lining deaf. Lie has a tattered uniform of the capital and distating terms under her wells hayo all beer landed to lighten her up an identical with the origiaal draft manuscript, the Brd, whore she completed her loading

the banks of the rivor. It was a good thing Chinese Nasy, which be wore on the Chin in order to prove the prowosa and strength much as possible. She is now in oaurig of

yuch during the coral battle that the big guus of the other forts were not lost to the Chinees chiefly because they had sought Epire, Who is it that be being dag ont, and it is hoped she will be

succceded, ja guicing a corlaju degree of

of 'face' for Chine? And who is it got afloat with the first good tide." The Dongian steamer Hailong, which troed upon the Arthur, Ita stated that no abelfs to use except tron one. Tha Japs that has prevented the opening up of the in favour of China we Isaro that à BY STÆ» : U were well eapplica with shell, which West-ziver? For years British merchants diente has been started in Paris, the head of obtained, the papers alleging that the Go. Moyane in past seasons. She was com❘rrived at Tameni to-day, bringe news of a the commander of this fert was asked how did grönt execution. The Chipese shot and the longkong Chamber of Commerce ; which is an engineer befüre engaged on the vernment on the contrary, aro indebted to hours to comply with the obstructive ro- / nutsher of Cantoneso (arrived at Amoy in much he would take not to fre apon her, sad through the enemy's ships without doing has been memorialising the Batish Hinle- j Paasma Canal and just arrived in i

Shoogbai. Here was a splendid opportunity of displaying so much enterprise, them for the clearing up of a mystery and gulations now in fores at that port. She junks from Hongkong and Canton) intood and no.epted Tis. 5,000, for this on the the Chinese chanson are brave and skilful ter and Government to have the Wost river. We are glad to use que French are goi If Chips arrived securing refutation of what threatened to 0 I al 4 a.m.; and was boarded at about ing to come on to Tamani as passengers commander took away the sights and and would make good fighters if they could

a. by the Customs Officer, ho

mars fired en true as the Japanese mea, but benefit siene but for the advantage of the

whole world. Who is that hat dashed the the war there should be a great expansions appear a scandal How Mr McConachie applied for and received the River Peas Suspecting the men to he soldiers, the broeck-blocks of the large guns which would only trust their leaders. The Chineus gun-biott Japan took advantage, at for her has learnt at all adequately the lesson

of trade intereste in the country shortly. came to leave out the passago I have itall and Manilost. When asked by the Captain agents refused to take them over.

The German steamer arrived at li oʻclack been brought into play, Gas other band the set do so ranch damage on adeoup from her lips? Who hai given this and there will be room for all nationalitie The commander had some very Carrow/alap la the face to the British Government to pursue the ends of commeros-and promiota

quality cised when reading the extract still remains for the ship's papers in return for the documents handed him, the officer replied

This is perhaps the most humiliating act soares during the Tala battle. At one Quexplained. [Mr MoCensobie had not that he had no authority to bring the this afternoon at Tamui. The owner, M. it is stated that the Arthur was in such s

wish our French neighbours erary success, Great mado his ́explanation when this was papers o

Britain is concerned. Will Great P. and T. Times. the ship but that the captain A. Butler, had wired instructions to the position that the heavy guns could not be time to was diressly la fear of the mouth purected with the whole was as far as the opsuing of the soustry. We sincerely must send to the Castom-house for them. written). I imagine that not being us

was swinging it into place to fire, He olosed As there were no

officer to give arme, &c., for the Republican Glover who Was CAS the passcogers, who, at his eyes and waited for certain death. He treated at a quantité négligeable 1 Nothing with spectacles bis eight mieled him and he the Pingsus's chief officer a postage to moni, en the steamer arrived with only Artemus Ward would put fed the opened them in a few seconds and rolled off in the way of specity and sation is to be superstructure Juab bafore the gan went expected from the present Liberal Govern the Oustom-house and back. fo replied skipped a line. His constituents of the that ha rould take the chief officer athore, Billy Waters, the instructor, on board. Me eou, is aid to have displayed frentio. The pamander carries two wounds in west. It is to be hoped that the foreign Chamber of Commerce should present him but was not allowed to bring his tack to Waters and his two companions are likely efforts to get off in safety. Of course, it is his left thigh and another over bis abdomen representatives are not going to opalinna

the powerless dlroumlegu lon, registration Tamparture with & brand new pair of 'spros, with a the vessel with the ship's clearance. The to give up their positions in Fermoss, as one thing to fall in battle with one's face to from fragments of shell; Commedara Lin Lhess endless and fruitiess dilanssions with Barometer...

former customs at Chinking fes

was supposed to be in command, but Inquest that he will wake use of them when clearance of vessels at that port when pass their engagement is with the Imperial the fos, and quite another thing to be slate down in his room praying to the gods to pre- and obstructive fles yelept the Taungli Hamidity 78

Tamen, whose members, when the fate of Direction of tepresealing thom at the Connell. Perhaps, ing through from the porta above was for Chinese Government did not the Repub-ignominiously by one's wallom subordinates serre kowever, they may not think it worth while the drifted through the barbour the ex stanmor to stop her engines, and while the

The commander will go to his home at their country is hanging in the balances, in company with a throng of Arty Ohjusst.. Washington, Pehu., in a few days. He did laugh, smoke their long, pipas and talk Broo as Mr Whitehead (for whom he is the levu change of documente took place with the

Mr H. H. Morse, the Oustoms Comme cooped up on the deck of a German steamer.not come by the Pacifio, as the Japsnose bad of nothing but puerilition. tenons) is abortly expected out.

Oustoms offloor, with a delay of only 10 to atoner at Tamsai, called upon President Discretion is often the better part of valour, a roward of 85.000 standing for him dead or -20 minute.

I too much of a gentlemas, eit, to tell Tang the other day, and boarded a Japanese had the alleged.' torpedo indiretor of the alive.

Mr Modifin has been in the Chiucas naval BARTOS, Guitars, Mundelives, Autabarps, | PRANOFORTES tuned-Bingly or by yearle man-of-war of Tamsul this morning, with British Navy, with his Private Seara servico for twelve years. He founded the on what I think of you here,' exclaimed in Congress I'll call you a list, sie, liar Violins, als Stelogs and ftings for sale at coutractBigh class work. W. Robinson the object, it is said, of handing letter tary. Mr Prebble, (formerly of Meats Naval Institute af Wei-hai-wei and did the icate politician, but if I ever reach you

and a thief. Hall and Holly) we certainly justifies considerable surveying in Kores, from the President to Lord Li,

THE following extract is taken from the

institutions.'.

return to Shanghai, Meanwhile a altange

to the Form0831 Goreramcot Shy has been

and scot to the

in the mud.

-were

Hongkong Correspondent's letter to our

of Selling Pianes and Organs on the Easy-tain unless he eased loading coale and get baes of the saloon. Fortunately, it did not Shanghai morning contemporary :-Strong | Payment system. corament was made by the Press [on the re-

under way at once, no the transport depart explode, otherwise the carnage would have port of the Medical Committee), who ha-TAR China Mutual SN. Co.'e aleamored with scaccaly coal enough on board for boou fearful. As it was, que man had Bestly believed. They had discovered a scandal, Pingstey, Capt. D. Davies, in charge of Mr the trip.

Pilot Mobaby, left Bankow at 2.30 am. on

and siled

For Loudon direct. The Colonial Searetary then addressed letters She took in 4.200 tons of tea at Hankow at ton. She made the 70% passage from Hankow to Woosung in

to the papere forwarding the latter of the a freight

34

Committee for publicstion and dowsoding hours, 46 minutes, which vas quito equal

sa ample apology, which so far he has not to several of the passages made by the

pelled to anchor at Chinklang for three

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FORMOSA. BILLY WATERS NOT A FILIBUSTERER. (From another Correspondent.)

Tulpeh-fa, June 1

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THE WEST RITEL

Vostow on the

CHENG TAOTAI.

OFFICIAL NEWS,

lace cut off, and some persons were injured | (xic) at the battle of Yalu, arrived here strongly Was there any quid pro ill, and the dooter fears for his renovers.--

more or less. A shot went through

the

for the fugitives and the foreigners on board

House

He says it was a stubbers fight and was

ang grant damage. The commander believes

hara blowa ber out of the water if they had did

of the shot.

of

of the island

young as he was and perksps not furnished Captain asked the band, the captain (then at Shanghai) not to take over teained upon her, Mr Billy Watere, of à 13-ikeb gun on his ship as the gungerritsin submit to be thus set aside and

W. Robinson and Co,

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