Monday, August 24, 1896.
HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOOK
COMBANT, LIMITED.
BIR WILLIAM ROBINSON AS A
PUBLISHER..
We observe in London newspapers au The half yearly mooting of the Hongkong and Whumpon Deck Co., Limited was advertisement of a Great Press Enterprise Mr J. Kraner, founded to promote the Unity and Prospe held this afternoon. Chairman, presiflat. There were also pro- rity of the British Empire, and of the En Bent.--Mesars 6. C. Michaelson, J. Iglish-speaking race everywhere, and regis Lewis, N... Siebs, J. S. Van Buren, J. J. tared by special pervision of Her Maje Ball-Irving, G. B. Dodwell (Director), D. ty's Gurornment,' 'This great enterprise is Gillies, (Chief Manager); T. 1. Ross, entitled The Imperial Press (Limited) (Sucrotary); 1. Arnold, Paul Jordan, C. It has a capital of £23,000, divided into 8. Sharp, W. Purlitt, H. Wicking, Fshares of El sach. The General Comaatte Henderson, R. Mitchell, und Leiria.
comprises vivil, naval, and military officials The Secretary read tho notice calling the and ofacers, with a few civilians, and in meeting...
The Chairman said-entlemen, with your permission I will saka the report which has been in your hands for some time
oludes Sir William Robinson, K.CALG, Governor of Hongling. There is an Exe cativo Committee of four; 'Francis Cidorge Heath, Esq., Underwood, Kew Gardens,
CORRESPONDENCE.
WHERE AND THE SCHOOL-BOYS TO PLAY CRICKET IN HONGKONG 1
THE CHINA MAIL.
SPECIAL PRIZE; each ridur may be. no. minated by lady, whose name should be handed in by him at the time of weighing, dret uonines past the post at the Gnish to win.
NOSLINATIONS.
THE OPENING OF THE WEST RIVER
The following correspondace is sent us by the Secretary of thà Chamber of Com
merce !--
I
Hongkong General-Chinber of Commerce. 4th August, 1895. My Lord Marques This Chamber is have been for a good many months in pro grens with the Chinese Minister to Great Britain for the opening up of the West River and other inhind waterways" of Kwangting to forviga trade and tenn navigation.
To the Editor of the 'Chesa Bar.."
Hongtong, 24th August, 1806,
Friar (Mr Grayson), by Mrs Redex. SIR,At the distribution of prizes at the
Kerant (Capt. Loreland), Miss Av Jackson. Diocesan School in January last, the at-Tfaler Raerten (Mr Graham), Mrs Richardware of the fact that negueintions are and was drawn to the fact tiet no convenient tention of His Excellency the Governor and proper ground could be found for the use of boys of the Diocesan Homes Site Joseph's College and Victoria English Scio for cricket and featball.
The ground which has hitherto laen used is a piece of unevon, rough and kerran ground, popularly known Breezy Point which besides being small (uno medemte hit being enough to send the ball- rolling down the prosiped into the open read), is altogether wiht for cricket and football purposes.
His Excellency, in his pooch, acknow
but was so good as to promise to take into his favourable consideration the suggestion of the Head Master of Diocesan School for he levelling and improvement of Breezy Point eo as to render it fit for a plas
as read. It is a great satisfaction to your Surrey is the leading member, and, apledged the non-existense of a titground, Directors to be able to continue to lay be-parently, the intension of this publishing fore you such favourable resulta. When company, Blouted under somewhat novel wa mata year ago, we placul lufore you conditions and with the cordially expressed what we then described us a reconl report. sanction, and blessing of Mr Joseph Chun. Since then our figures have steadily increas-barlain and Lord Cistles Beresford, is to
s
ground:
NOFL.
Major (Mr Longh Miss Mary Masters.
Vicur (My Jones), Mrs d. J. Francia" Peineries (Mr Thorsson), Mra Verano.
The special prize awarded in the distance handicap was won by Mr Jonin, who was naminated by Mrs J. J. Francin
Doo Rati priza, 910 second priza, $7; third prine, $; post euries from Conditions. The dogs to be held by a string 100 yds, froia their nominators or masters; each to be slipped" on the word go'
The first dog to reach his nominator or master to win.
The nominator to provide the 'slipper.”
Sergeant Frost, I. MrForbes......
Private Redshaw, RE
2
Bugler Spies, Hon. J. J, Bell-Irving, Private Dillon, Private Harae, Mr Plinston1,
Die Webster, Surgeon Capsin Faye. Pri vura Brown, Private Dugron, My Hastings, Mr Hughes, and Air, Davis also gent dogs For petition.
Mr Collend justified the action of huing and 80 runs. In their innings the directors in proposing a further aldition to Australians coral 339, Darling" contribut the Reserve fund and said that a unuforming 105. Tho Warwickshire team malo 197 dividend of 10 percent, with a bonus when in their first innings, and 252 in the second. the year's working justifies is, in qual Auguet B.--The Australians nindo 320 in more val is factory than a fluctunting dividend their first inning against Kent, who rearwa anda consequent flucidation in Kalf of the led with a score of 100. The Australians simres. He also expressed the opinion have acored 180 in oond innings for low that the transfor-of-the Government Racing of ane wicketm Hanks business to the Pow. Oface is not koly to encourage thrift mongst the poor ebusses.
NEWS BY THE AUSTRALIAN MAIL.
FINANCIERS' FAILURE.
I venture tsk your Lordship on behalf of the Committee, whether there is any
Lurdon, Anguat 5.The failure is progress to report in these negotiations, The great interest. felt in this colony in this uel of the firm of Moore Dr, nan question must constitate my excuse forcers, of Chicago. Their liabilities are
oubling your Lordphils on the subject, estiranted at one million sterling. have the honour to bu, my Lord, your most ebedient humble servant,
A. McCosaur,
Chairman.
To the Most Nolly the Marquess of Salis
burg, K.G., S., H.D.M.'s Secretary | of State for Fureigs Allairs.
Hongkong General Chamber
of Commerce; 4th August, 1896. Sir, My Committee will feel prally algul if your Excellency can furnish any further information, since Cuir interview with you in April has, of the progress of
COLLIERY EXPLOSION.
Twenty-five ariners have been outcanbed by ur axlesion in a colliery at Heath, in Wats "One hundred and suvinty-live men were ressued from the pit just before the caplossoti tooli płacu.
TRY SOCIALINTIU CONGRESS. The World's Congress of Socialist Worker, sitting in London, huwa passed a relation in which they invour demanding dhe ndionalisation of colleries, railways, and factorios.
GREAT BUAT IN CHOVE. The heat in parts of Kurope during the
Madonna, Aug. 8.-The Australian Cricket Conil objects to the Australia Eleven playing inches in New Zealand. and Queensland before disbanding-
August 12-Rain put a stop to the play in the third test fastch on Monday, Funcil alter Inh. Grace was the tom, and. clooted to bat. The first innings of the Englishmen olosed for 146, the scores being follows:
:
Bruce
24 Jackson
Ranjitinbji 18 Mclaren Baywat 0 Pesl
Wynward Jalley
Richardson
FD Abal
2 Hearne
1 (not out)
45
#
$
•
The Australiaus then went to the wickets, and were all dismissed for 119, the in-
divided scorea hoing as follows:
Danting Donnan
30
Kelly (not out) 10
47 - Fredale
5 Hill
Jouca
0 Gitten
MoRiblin
10
Troli Trumbo Grey
Sundries
When stumps were draw on Tuesday,
the negotia huis with He Chinese Govern- past few days has been tremento: Eigh- ment in when to the opening to Foniga to dents from sunstroke havez. te de aer car wigation of the inbudgeted at Konigsberg, in Prof the Englishmen for a total of
five wickets had fallen in the second
As a schand-boy and a cricketer, love been anxiously waiting for the fulfluent of this protisive, but have her, with many others, disappointed. The ground is in
the Governor's speech referred to shove,
Bonga basy "man, such a small a malay might have copt the notion of His Ex cellency, and. I, therefore, do not slunk it pertory over the adrende ligne terangs of On Two Ksang provinces. “
car no refector by the Cmanitide :)
WARSHIP STRUCK BY LIGHTSINI. out of place in insert this în onder de deaw
London, August 3-The Dalian warskip lusi prios, $44: second prize, 829; shied prize, $10: tive tocort ur na third prize, i Foreign Affairs, a gogy of which I beg to Four was struck by Thining and set on forward for your Exneg's infrination.fire, and had to be blown up with torpe. Me Whiteband's Wigande, 11st. Toths.
Sundries |---1 barughe fumour to be," sir, pune mast does to prevent the lanes reaching the * (Mfr Tioden) - 19
obedient servant. Capt. "Levolkind's" Kesey ist; th
(Owner)
His Excellunny's attention to li unice jouré, as the enckut, souson is now fapitly ap- prothing
would also mention that it was some
time ago rumoured that it was the inten tion of the Government to what the bors for canekut, but this bus also come to Bowrington Grounds for the use of clint. nothing
!
(Owner)
Capt. Bursey's Euronat, Ust. 1984 Capt. Lowchend's Artareres, 1st 7155.
(Mr Grayson) 9: Mr Salmond's 0.6., 11st. 34bs.. (Owner) 01 5lbs. Jockey allowanec.
acquire the business of the Francis George Heath's Publication Syndicate (Limited) It will publish bake for The Inbutter condition than it was at the date of perial Library. it will publish a new magazine entitled 'The Imperial Blaga Line, and it will Suniertake, is occasion way aring the issue of other publications, whether daily, weekly, or monthly, which may be conducive to the more educational,
In carnot be denied that go and cop material, and social prosperity of the
venient, ground is one of the main points Raglish-speaking race in all parts of the
to reuse the enthusinstat of world-be world will be sort of co-operative cricketers, as His Excellency, Leing a go
cricketer himself, is awake. 1. publishing company; nizing is a fair
think, besides, that the iusprovement of tribution of proût between the book pro the ground would cost much to this liberal
The Government. ducer and the book retailer. Imperial Magazine' will be a profusely illustrated sixpenny menthly, and on this venture alone the promoters expect to pay 20 per cart.possibly more, of course.
Even the ground at Happy Valley-the The first volume to the Imperial Library
is in u will be entitled 'Imperid Defence by Sirpart kept separate for public unc
fit state for cricket, having no one to look Dr Noble's Grey Leg, lat. Gl:s......... George Sydenham Clarko, R.E., K. C.M.G.
after it.
[Mr Jones) Where then, Mr Editor, are we school. | Mr Potte" Figabond, 1196. ölkuş.... We hope Sir William Robinson will take
boys to find decent ground to play
(Mr Master) advantage of his co-operative society to
cricket, the game we love so well?
Mr Nagent's Armistice, 10st. MBA,, publish, at an early daw, from his able Apologizing for the length of this letter
(Mr Bolen) 3 pen, a volurac on The military contriba.which the importance of the subject renglers Mr Jast Buck's Fosfiger, 10st, 12[bu
necessay, and thanking you in muticipation
(Oweur) 0 tion of Hongkong, following up with, an for its insertion in your intential paper, Mr Whitehead's The Laird, 11st. Als other on How the Colonial Office works to Yours faithfully,
Mr Grayson) 0 promote Unity and Friendly Feeling with the Colonies,' with special application to Hongkong, aryl special chapters on 'How
FOURTH GYMKHANA MEETING. to trim the Unofficials, The duties of a
Patton His Excellency Sir William Re Colonial Secretary,' i ' How to run a Chinsen, K.C.M.G., His Excellency Major- luy by Proxy.' We wish Sir Willian General Black, C.B., Commodore G. T. every success in his bookselling venturs.
ABOY CHICKETER,
MR HANDICAP: Brst prize pro
by
the Hon. J. L Bellving; stond prise 820; that price, 819; five starters or A third priza
THE STRANDING OF THE
GAELIC.
A similar appleton has been addressed
to the noble lord the Segavetary of State For
R. CHATTERTON WILCOX, Scoretary.
to
To His Excellency Sir Claude Macdonald, K.C.M.G., HBM's Minister China.
Sir.
the th
MR JOIN ANDREW'S CLAIMS.
day.
magines.
BROUGHT IN EMLANDI Tarton, July 27-The suicity of water | arising through the drought i England in sing much suffering in the Eut lind If Landon. The public drinking foun- taing in Whitechapel were nobbet by the proste becurso of the supply of water being restricted to six hours daily.
A SPLENDID CRUSHING.
sixty runs, the scores standing-
Crage.
9 Jackson Ranjitainkji 11 Abel Mclaren
$ Hayward
2
I
August 13-The second innings of the Englishunen anled for a total of 8, the scores baing as follows :
Hayward Pee. Lille
E3 Wynyar
D
HOLIDO 6 Rishirdin
J
10
(not out)
The Austrdions then went in for their.
second inning, atl collapsed one after the ather in rapil succession, the whole team. Krishane, August 6-Thu Phenix Gothing dispose of for the insignificant total
The secres were as followa; of 45
den File, nie as just crushed 154 sons scone, which has yielded 16062. gokk.
THE GOVERNMENT OF NORFOLK ISLAND.
Colonial Secretary's Office,
12th August, 18. March Tam directed to inform you With reference to your letter of that the Canton Government, acting under orders from the Tenagli Yama, kas paid to Her Majesty's Could at Canton the im For 82.182103, Being the amount of the claim
preferred on behalf of Mr John Andrew fer losses caused by the illegal action of the Wuchoufu authorities have the honour to be, sit, gonx abst obediatrial riglita. serunt.
J. 1. Mawar Lockhart,
Colonial Secretary; ' The Secretary, Chamber of Commerce,
LATE TELEGRAMS. (Rangoon Gazelle.)
THE TOUMING SMABON.
Sydney, August 6-The Government of New South of Wales lus heen given co- trol over the affairs of Norfolk Island. which has hitherto had its own guburaato-
BLOWN TO KITS,
Mature August 6-Ants Vickery has been blown to pieces by the explosion of a charge of dynamite in the
Hunt's Extended mine, Victoria.
WARNING TO BANK DIRECTORS AND AUDITORS.
Action has been taken by the Crown at thorities against certain directors and Auditors of the City of Melbourne Bank, on the charge muule against them of issuing a false report and balance sheet.
Darling
Donnan Giffan
Kelly
Gregory Trunble
0 Hill
tradale
1 Trott
3 Jonra
G McKibbiu
7 (et out)
16
England thus won the match by 66
The pitch was in a wretched condi ion throngheut, the result of the hoary though the water cleared up towards the rain as the beginning of the match, al
elpse of the play. The attendance of spectaters throughout was enormous, and tho fail of the list Australian wicket was the signal for an outbreak et the wildent enthousiasm. The fielding of the Austra linne was brilliant.. Trumble inkie the
best bowling record for the colonels, toking six wickets for 30; but Paul took six wickets for 23.
ed, and accenting to the report we have now for appropriation the jighly satining tory sum of 2023,547.42. This cambies un to amin pay a dividendt af R por coat. and bonus of 4 per cent. to shareholders, to make a tour of 880.006, to Contributing Slusschollers, write of some $4,500, *increase the Reserve fund to $400,000, and carry forward about $157,000 to new ac cunt. The figures speak for themselves, and I hare but for conuneata to make on them. The $200,000 passed in Reserve out of last account have been on fixed do: posit with the Hongkong & Shanghai Bank for some tune past, and our interest no- count, already reduced to a nominal aount at the debit, will, I trust, appear on the critih side of our next statement. A case of-Salvage accounts for the marked increase in our Towage Earnings. The constant prosperity of this Company is not only's proof of the high-class workmanship per formed by our efficient staff, but is also a nign of the ever-increasing shipping trade of this Colony. Taking also into considera tion the very low book value of our various establishments, I may safely my, that the prospects of this Company are very promis ing indeed. At Kundoon the new houses for the European employes are approach ing completion, while the buildings for
Simia, August G.-The following is the sune purpose at our Coamopalitan establish
Shimonose, Angush 14
Home Indian trooping programme for the meat are already Enished. At Cosmopolitan
At daylight, on the 13th inst. as the unsuing season-The Britannia 2nd Octo Dock, some work of extension in going on,
&0. steamer Qualic, Captain Perne, was
her with 4th Hissars and 3rd Field Buttery"!! Boyes, RN.
approaching Shunguoueki she unfortunately R.A. The Victoria on 16th October with while at Kowloon, with a view to relieve
Committer T. Alexander, R.B., onshore. Captain Wilson Walker was theth Field Battery RA, id 1st Royal London, July 27.-Johnson, the editor the pressure of work, and to meet the in-
Hon. J. J. Bell-Irving, Mr Hars Buck, pilot in charge. She was drawing 24 feet, Scuts Fusiliers. The Dilcara 30th Octo- creasing waste of our constitutante, pour
Capt. Burney, H.A., Mr M. Grote, Mr V. and the tide was about half obb, and it was bar with drafts. The Diners 12til Novem Directors have under consideration cer
Cesar Hawking, Mr T. F. Hough, Capt. running with unusual force (the obh tide bar with 67th and 30th Field Batteries, Loveland, A.D., Mr J. McKie, Mr A.
rats in by here into the Inland Sea). About RA. The Britannia 2nd December with tain scheme for adding largely to tho
3. Manner, Mr G. C. Master, Mr C. Ga.m. she was steaming through the Duoto, 33 Co., Southern Division RA. The
which channel swees in a long horse-shoe fort, 16th December with drafts. facilitios of that establishment, The
H. Nugent, R.E., Lt. Col. The O'Gor
Gure round the south side of Hikuni. D 80th December with drafts. negotiations with the Government for
Tuan, D.A.4.G., Capt. Radclyffe, R.B., the constraction of how dock at THE LORD CHIEF JUSTICE IN THE Comander Tunnard, R.N., Hon. 7. H. She had passed the Narasi Rock, or Green Dune 18th January with drafts.
B
Deacon, and while rounding Kibunt point Britannia 3rd February with drafte. Whitehead. Kowloon have been broken off, our pro- posals having been declined by the ad
Judges-Hon. J. J. Boll-Irving and her stabowd hohn to clear. Yodsibitoris 17th February with 2nd Con-state Mr Cecil Rhodes as the managing
Stonal she unfortunatsiy The Lord Chief Justice (Lord Russell of
down a junk, Fing Art of Leshly bene stopped a plet Cafolly in Miny but Me Uncle was granted now), addressing the Jaw Congress at
London, August 4.-The result of the Handicappers. Mr lint Buck, Air T. assistance, the very strong eble tide caught leave of absence. I wish still to mention Entstoga, vigorously advogated arbitration. Hough, Mr M.Grote.
her on the port side and swept her on the Britanni 9th October with 21st Hussarson by the Continental Press, which high The troopers leave Bombay as follows: Jameson trial is favorably commented that high praise is due to our staff, whis
Yodsibi Shoal where she grounded, close for Egypt, und 2nd Field Battery, R. Al culogises the impartiality of the English have at all tance, I may say day had might, large majority of international ques
Starter.-Capt Burney, R.A.
the Red Bean. The pilets say this shon? The Pictoris 2ird October with 1st Royal court of justion.. -during the very busy half year, dana their
Timekeoper.-Mr J. McKie.
is mostly gravel, and although no grost Welsh Fusiliers for Aden and 1st Worcey London August 1 The German and utmost to assist our managers to attain the
Clark of the Scales.---Mr.R. Alexander, anxiety was felt just at the time lowered tershires from Aden. The tra 6th French papiers comment in by no miss (gooth results before you today. In con
boats were quietly swung out and lowered November with 6th Field Battery R.A complimony terms upon tha upshot of cluding my remarks I am glad to be able to
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to the mail. The ship seemed to hang e little Sate that the working for July shows very
apel 21 Bayil Scods Frilios. The the trial Dr Jameson at his commons, nft of midships, and as her bow fell with the atisfactory resulta, while the month of
Cortida-the restud on something lard a little 0th November with 30th and 6th the sentences being regarded as absurdly any
Fluid Batteri R 4 August promises, well. Before proposing
The Briain light. The whole proceeding is donoticed forward of the engine-room compartment 17th December with No. 13 Company as a palpable farce, merely designd as a tinalopliou of the repirt and accounts I
The back stays of the mainmast srapped. Extern Division, RA, to Adea and No.aop to appease the public conscience 'll be plussied to answer any questions
the must being forced up about four inches, which shareholders nung wish to put regard.
Company Southern Divisiai, RA, The Cape Town Legislature has adopted Band water was reported in the second holidan and details. The Fictoria 24th Du-the report of Parliamentary Committee of ing the matters now before the meeting.
Mr H. Wicking-Me Chairman and gun-
Captain Perne. Recing now that the accid.
Jarry with details. The Drum 23 was the main instigator and chief outpri mails ant passengers. Mr Walls Jocy with advance party of 300 strong the damen raid on the Transvaal, held at the Happy Valley. There was Meste bine, Rings & Coming of 2nd Seth Hitanters for transfer to that an germination of the holes of the Large attendance of spectators, including this ancient from Huka weat deal in his then 1st Battalion at Milla, ale details. B.8.A Chartered Company show that
the Governor and Major-Generaling native craft to take of the five for. The Fitri 4th February with 2nd Sua expences of that uriortunate expedition.
aunch and roubered valuable aid in prent The Brands 10th February with detaile. Cenil Rhedus' cheques defrayed the chief Black. During the afternoon the band of feign and suxe two hundred véd, nativa
The Diare ilth. The Cape Colony authorities here docidod the Rite Brigade played plesiog sulcations passengers, After the tide hind turned and forth Highlanders, Much with details. the water had risou a little the engines were
to increas the strength of the local military of music. There were five items on the worked full greed autor, and of 11-a from the Cape to Zulia at the end of the cost of £40,000.
The 2nd King's Toysi Riftor will be sont fares by three thousand men, at an annual Mr Wicking I hope it will. It is only The following was issued by the Houg-ogramme and then were get through pho hooked off and standing our to the season 2e 1st King's Royal Rifles for In the Noviceert side of Hikusime, she was based on Mauritius and the Cape and the 2nd York sloping and close to Una Islands aud Isancaster Baghaent from Mauritius out four miles off the place of the accidit be dry tourds the d of the hit. She was purely safe, having the trooping spon
to
REUTER'S TELEGRAMS,
[Surred to riE CHINA MAIL.']
LONDON, August 21, 1800.
- UNITED STATES.
tons. The address
www.Tudoybully
prompted by a desire to promote friend- ship between Great Britain and the Laited Status.
(Special to the 3-C. Daily News.')
THE FORESHORE QUESTION AT
CHEWOO,
Chefou, 18th August..
Hon. Treasurer.-Capt. Hadolyfle.
Hon. Secretary.-Lieut. Col. The
FRAD, D.A.A.G.
(in Saturday aftenorm the fourth gymkhana meeting of the, season, which
4th March with drafta.
AS EDITOR EXPELLED.
of the Seamen's Chronicle, has been ca pelled from Antwerp for promoting a deck strike there.
BUTH AFRICAN AFFAIRS, London, July 27.--át a opowded public The meeting bold at Capetown, which, however, The was atton/led by a vary fror of the tealing The mon, a revolution was adopted urging the The British South African Company to rain-
Exchange
-Husgrove, August 24, 1600,
On London-
Bank, Wire,
+1
On demand,
"
30 days' digit
Credila,
4 months' sight,
at
Dogumentary, 4 months' sights,
Un Paris
On demand,
On Berlin-Demand,... On New York
Credits, months' sight,
*
On demand, On Beutha
Credits, fu days' sight,.. Wire, et "On
Wire
On demand. On Shangles- Oa demand
414
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tlemen, in the past half-year's report It The Russians occupied the disputed forg- had book postponed from the 8th August, it pious one, desteticobar with details, The Dilma 9th Equiry which finds thai Me Caul Rhodes Gold Lant, 10) fine, (per taol)... $47,8)
think soms provision was made to compan seate the working staff of the Docks for the large amount of overtime they worked, but I see no provision of that kind made in this -Ielf-year's report. I think the men are
wall entitled to it,
The Chairman-This is always dona at the end of the peas and will surely be tke inte gonalderakicu.
nt to the men. Wien the mon amo
shore on Saturday, and began digging foundations." Messis Fergusson & Co. applied for an injunction restraining them,
but weau refused.
WEATHER NOTICE.
out to Chin they did not expect to do kong Obsorvatery night work (applause).
On the 24th at 11.15 a. The barometer The Chainman-As you will have noticed has risen in the extreine North, fallen slight fram my remarks, the work done by the staff
is highly apprewatial unt only by the sharely in Japan and along the China Coast and
hoblems but by the Directors, and aately romains steady al Bolinao, Pressure this matter will have the cornóst ennsidara- tinn of the Directors at the end of the rest same to be lowest in an arda lying in the half-year pa
Mr Wicking-1 am very glad to hear your comarks. In that case I have further remarks to make on the subject.
The Chairman then moved the ddoption of the report and passing of the accounts.
M US. Sharp I have much pleasure in seconding the resolution you have just put for the adoption of the report and passing of the roots, and in doing so have to congratulato, and all the ebazololdora will join with me in congratulating, the managemont and staff, generally upon the very fine show you have made during the past half-year on heartily endorse the
was
Homo Bank on the steward side, which
THE BE FORTH POLE EXPEDITION, Fodor, Logout 3-The expedi teen linn eft Spitzbergen. It all stein 2 fur north on possible, and thoneo citsupt. to reach the North Pole by means of a sically ecstructed balloon.
DI KUNG ANO AND THE TIMES."
in fairly good time. Handicap Pinnet had the race all to himself and the interest centred in the close fiuish for second place, Sint Simon getting home half-a-length in ipout of Artaxerxer The Distance Handicap was won by Mr Whitehead's Vicar, whose Ladies' nomination, he being nominated by Mrs J. J. Francis. There was grust com-ights she looked like a small city. This brillant record of Sir Williams atraction in England of several warships of
Li Hung Chang, the Chiness Envoy, he
30 days' volt (private papor)... TUR uverige (Bak's buying rate) 2.14 Süver (per uz)
401
Hongkong Tides
in
The Tide talla given below has been compiled by the Nautical Almanac Office London free this results of the analysis of cuzorvations taken by menus of an autonia- the tide recording machine in the Water Pelica Bush at Taim Sha Tsui during the years 1887-3-9.
The zern of the table is Low Water Dr dinary Spring Tides, whình has boun found to be 2 feet below nicat en level
To obtain the depth of water on the tida mugo at the Victoria Naval Yard add 5 ft, 7 in, and ens the gallge at Lamont Dock,
Pacific to the B. of the Basic Channockey gained the special prize for the hero wanting so discharge der, and night neunes to the Army the death at Naini Tul creasing her taxation with a view to re given in the table.
Forecast-light N. and variable winds; generally fair but probably some showers,
SUPREME COURT.
IN CRIMINAL SESSIONS, (Before His Housur J. IV. Corrington, Chirf Jigatics,)
Monday, August 24.
PROTECTION OF Gints
Lo Chunk Lam was charged with commit remarks made by Mr Wicking about the ting certain offences under the Women and staff that the Directors should take into Gis Protection Ordinance. The charge cousiferation the work they have done. In Inrking only a far back as tho Egures of six cute, fund on caul of these
the defendant pleaded not guilty,
this time last year 10 is marvellous to mee how the prosperity of the Company has not only been mamtained but also increased. Due would BE, Thallave, to sen this state of stairs panting, but shareholder are glad to sea the Directors putting something by for a rainy day and increasing
The following jurors were sw Meurs F. F. des Santos, J. &chineisser, N. Ructurally, S. W. Haywood, H. J. M. ds Figueiredo, C. H. W. Kew, and J. B. Confias
petition in the dog race. In the steeple chase Mr Grayson who was riding Artager
a
s, was thrown into the ditch, his pony having refused the first burdle. Beyond drahching Mr Grayson escaped unhurt. The Mile Handicap was productive of a very spirited ruce, the ponies keeping well together right up to the straight. Dr Noblo's Grey Lag came away after this and
on a keenly contested race.
or
THE CULLING CILASIVIONSHIP. London, August 19.-Gaudaur, the Ame-
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old make an excellent breakwater in case TUB LATE BIR WILLIAM BLLESS
had weather, As she grounded on the Himta August G-The Commandez-in- each she had 12 feet of water in this second Chief has issued the following General old and drew 27 fact forward. Several Order :-- nall atenaners, aniling vessels, and junks, His Excellency is deeply grieved to an infonted London Times that China ia in-Aberdeen, add 15.ft. 9 in. to the height and day the work has been carried on with from cholers of General Sir William Ellus. that arters have been given for the car
medalling her defences. He also stated great energy. At night andor all her electrio Comunanding the Forces in Bengal. The
the Juboet pattern. career extended over a period of forty-twe evening the last of the silt and sugar wes discharged, and there rounits only some years during which he served in the Crite general cargo and her coals, of which abe Campaign, the Indian blutiny, the Hazara Bad taken a full supply for the voyage, at Camprign, the Burmese Expedition and rien sculler, has sailed for Lendon for the Nagasaki. This afternoon her own pumps the Huzur Expedition of 1891. Sir Wil pupons of trying to wrest the world chan had gained on the water, and to-morrow it iam Ellos combined with this brilliant repionships from Stanbury. The rate will The proposed to shift har farther up the beach, cord in the field, a distinguished record of be rored on the Thames on September 7th. Wed A steamer with wrecking pumps and divers services or the Staf, filling cecesively DESTRUCTIVE FIBE IN DEVONSHIRE. Thur. X has left Nagasaki and the Gudic will very from: 1864 the appointments of Deputy
London August 1.A destructive re probably be soon on her way to the dock. Asistant. Adjutant and Quarter Blaster bas occurred at Ilfracombe, in Devonshire, Japanese hotels in Bakar and Bioji and General in India, First Class District Con- £100,000. The foreign pasangere were put up at Genel to the Madras Army, Adjutant. the damage being estimated at over Eat. Results will proceed in the morning to Kula by the mander in Bongal, and finally the Com
sound of the Forove there. The untimely London, Algest 3-Two men have just Genkai Maru.
A POOLHARDT ADVENTURE, NOVICE HANDICAT, fiet rarize presented
| death of an offder with so distinguished a by the Hon. E R. Belilios, CM.G.; This is a paranccident anal much sympathy career is a heavy loss to the Army, und Sirelped all previous records of inaliardy road, 620: third, $18; dve to start must be felt for Captain Poras, acul ab for George White has to lament the loss of a New York to Liverpool in a small rowing advoncurs by crowding the Atlantic Imm Captain Walker, an old offer of the Nippersonal friend and of an adviser of theft, without the aid of sells. The voyage Surg. Capt. Edye's Planes, Ilat. 7ibs...
no third prize. Ove round,
po Yason Kaal, who has a very long and widest experience whose matured judgment occnplect Efty-five days. Spessfulrecord in Japaneno matera-would at all times be confidently rolled e Hon. E. E. Pollock, Acting Attorney Mr Forbes's Simple Simon, 11st 71ba... General (instriatal by bir A. B. Johnson,
(Capt. Burney) 1 Daily News Cor
Allahabad, August 7.-Major-General G. B. L. Sanford, Commending the Meerut (Me Thompoon)
District, takes per the Bengal Army Com- (Capt Loveland) 0 New Stock of Pine and Repairing Manand tintil a successor in appointed to the
late Sir W. K. Elles terial.W. Robinson & Co.
THE BANK OF BOMBAY, 11st. 3ibs...(Mr Grayson) 0
Bombay, August 6.—At the yearly mast- a dividend of 10 per cent per annum commenced a match against Sarsay on ing of the Bank of Bombay, this afternoon declared, together with a bonus of ons per Monday. The Surrey um batted frat cont, and two lakhs of rupees were added and ared 288, of which Abel contributed up to fifty-four lakhs, dent the N. Der Neus that In moving the adaption of the report, Surrey basm, in their second inaligt, ware scored 867," being 118 -unt out. The Gorman Arm has got the contact for the the Chairman, Mr Gorge Coton, status all deposed of for 147. Mint here, but that the Cher at biying that during the past dexado she Bank kad
In alives
delare from And bringing up many.
the frat nings, Mediebla lack Huck 21 the diet instation, the son frew carned no was thin Rs. 14,07,000 or 140 seven Burrey wished for 50 runs. they take her Prally they may not percent on ita puidenp capital, giving an August The Australlate won the take at the people really wait and Fedord your way in 1888.60 ahen the scoring 317 in the dret innings (Hill, 168, average of fourteen psr cant per annum. mintak binst Surrey by savon wickets, Bahle ratu averaged 74. He believed, not cut), and 66 for three wickets in the lawever, that the days of abnormally dear second. In the first innings of the match We understaud that at about-twilight yus money had disappeared, Hovde to return, Gregory was arodied with a mine,rusi hib, terday evening (anye the Shanghai Mercury and that the twdency would be towards of the 17th 88), is ALF & L Anderson moderato.suse. He believed thle because of Messrs. Buticefield and Swire's, was the change in the direction of the cotton walking naar Tuagkadeo Dosk on the Pio export trade to the For Bast in place of tung side he was mobbed by sustires and Euzuje and the lungs and increasing severaly injured. We hope to be able to sumption by the wills tended greatly, to supply our runters will partiepless later alter the charter of the unbeg mangy
pretkeh
the reserve fund. I beg to send the Crown Seititor), endusted the projecu Captaia Love band's Artaxerxes, 12st l adoption of the report and passing of the tion Mr JJ. Francis, QC (instructed
colby Dr.J. Hustlings appeared for the de- Mr C. E. Thompson Desespoir,
Agroud unanimously.
The Chairman Gentlemen, this le all
At the conclusion of the evidence for the
the businout. I thank you very much for prosecution, Mr Francie spoke to the kn
Fuar attendance. Dividend warrants will satisfactory nature of the evidence of the
· be ready-to-monzo”,
principal witness in regard to her age, the girl having saade djiErrestorateniente at the Magistrugy and before the Count
After the question had been argued by trie. Asting Attorney General and r Frans the Chief Justice, dicooted; the jury to bring in a verdict of not guilty,
This wee wordingly done, and the de Fondant was Chees
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DISTANCE HANDICAP) first prize, $30 woond prizs, SEU; third prize, $10 fourth to save his stakes; distantes, one
ancestors? No I'm too busy fixing things You don't seem to brast much of your so my posterity can bṛng en mo.
The Autralian cycling charapions who Temperature proceeded to England recently for the pary Humidity pose of competing in some of the great Direction of wheel races; have so far boen very uüsu CHENFUL.
AUSTRALIAN CHICXETERS.
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five or no third prize.
Mr. Whitehead's Pear, rds 300,
list. Biber mm(här Jones) 1 Mr Done Thode, 800, 1st, Gibs
(Owner) Kercas Capt Loveband's
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You have been living too high, said the physan. You'll sya to stop it. I real Soxas by the famous writes at 4 for Capt. Eoysband's The Aviar, 370, 10 that way the reply. That way 1 81W: Robins & Co. -
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10 Cat. Zibson....... (Grayson) Graham's Water Egerton, Scratch, 128t: 710
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Mr Master's Main, 270, 19...(Long) Mr C. H. Thompson's Pegantes, 370,
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is copper cash.
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