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TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 1897.

Tue following appointment has bean an nounced at the Admiralty :-Ceminder Charles L. Napier, to the Narciaus, to date May 3.

The -0. Daily News learns from the North that the Viceroy Wang Wen-shao has ordonad 30 comps of soldiers at present stationed at Tientsin to be disbanded.

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS. (SUPPLIED TO THE CHINA MAIL.']

LAWN TENNIS.

THE CHINA MAIL.

A match was played at Canton on Satur- day last between Afr Gibson (champion of Hongkong) and Mr Wallace. From tho commencement it was evident that Mr Wallace, whe has been very seedy for the past six weeks, was very much out of forra, and the ongkong champion retired a win- ner by 3 setts to love, the game being 6-2, 6-2, 6-3 A large number of spectator turned up on the ground to witness the

character.

SERIOUS ACCIDENT TO CAPT.

CORRY, R.N.

DANTON NOTES. (From Our Own Correspondent.)

Canton, June 5. Singapore, May 31. The riding accident that took place on

THE DRAGON-BOAT FESTIVAL Wednesday afternoon to Capt. Corry, R.N.,

The magistrate has not succeeded in of H. M. S. Pige, near Government House gate on Orchid Itoad, has proved to be diminishing the practical interest which is, rather more serious than was at first anti- taken in this Festival, for Dragon-boats cipated. It will be remembered that Capt. Corry's horse bolted on the way down the bars been much in evidence for a week hill and, on passing the gate, awery-past, specially so yesterday, which was the od suddenly, throwing its rider honvily on ifth of the fifth moon. The spectacle has the ground juss to the left of the entrance.

LATE TELEGRAMS.

(Rangoon Gurette,)

ENGLISH CDICRET.

London, May 2.--Essex beat Yorkshire by three wickets; Surrey beat Suor by 274 runs; Lancashire defeated Hampshire by eight wickets:

LONDON, 8th June, 1907, TURKEY AND GREECE. There are various indications that the Terks are preparing for a long occupation of Thessaly. Governors, Judges and Schoolmastora" are being appointed, and Tux Formosa Daily News made its first sp posranco at Taipol on the 8th May. It harems are arriving from Turkey. was printed in Japanose, Chinese and EBTHE POWERS AND THE TERMS OF gare, which was of a very disappointing The horse galloped on up towards Fort pleasure to untold numbers of Chinese, and others were murdered.

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THERE are now 39,000 Chinamen in Vlađi. vostock who arrived by ateamships this gear mines the port was oponed, says our Nugasaki contemporary.

It is understood that Capt. Baker Carr (now at Penang), of the lat Batt. Rifle Brigado, will presently go to Caloutta no one of H. E. the Viceroy's A.D.C..

PEACE.

At a meeting of the Ambassadors and Towfi's Pasha (Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs) at Pura, to discuss the terms of Pesce, Great Britain, France, and Italy do- Unitoly declared against the annexation of

SKIRMISH BETWEEN EGYPTIANS

Theoenly by Turkey. Gront importaneo is attached to this, especially in view of Lis vapprochement between Russia and Gur- A CHALLENGE Tade between the whalers of the Ferenc and frainm tatile all round Nauty and the signs of a rovival of the wasaki harboury was rowed off on the 31st lengan of the three Emperor. ult, do'clock. The Peacock's boat won the event the splendidly contested race. The China Gaells him the following special celograme ditol Singapors, June 1-51. Dubail, formerly Cousal-General for France at Shanghai, is a passenger by the 31. B. steamer Orenin, which leaves here to-day for your port. M. Dubail relieves M. Go rard, the French Minister, at Poking, wo goes houe on leave. It is believed that M. Dubail, whose prosent rank is Chured de Afaires, will shortly reccire the subs tantive apjadutinent.

Ma Barker, from Gilillan, Wood & Co., Singapori, goes to Saigon to enquire inte the store-rent charges by which a number of merchants have suddenly found the gonds stored at Saigon practically confiscat ed by charges framed at entirely new and oppressive rates. It is hoped this, by or plination and conference, soms redres may be obtained locally, without resorting to diplomatic appeal and remonstrance. Straits Times,

THE credentials which the new Chincee Minister unrolled before the Queen and Council at his audience were. on parchment over five feet long, and were beautifully

AND DERVISHES. An engagement Horween Egyptian and Dervish patrols has occurred sixty miles to the north of Tongela, in which the Der- vishes were repulsed and pursued. Twelve Egyptians were killed and amongst the latter being Captain Payton, of the 15th Hussin, who was severely wounded, but who is progressing favour ably,'

wounded,

FRANCE AND RUSSIA. President Faure goes to St. Petersburg on July 25 with M. Hunotaux.

THE INDIAN FAMINE. It is feared the monsoon in Bombay will be wonker than mual. Prospects in the Punjsub are slightly acre hopeful.

LORD ROBERTS HONOURED,

HER MAJESTY'S RECORD -REIGN.

For the Celebration of the Sixtiobh A niversary of the Reign of Hur Most Graci ous Majesty Queen Victoria, the Hon, Trourer begs to acknowledge with thank the reseipt of the following tribations, Already acknowledged

viz. :-

bosidus officers.

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A magazine attachment has been invent- ed for the 503 carbine which will permit of the handy little weapon being carried int the bucket of the cavalry, saddle without any risk of damage to the magazine.

Bombay, May 22-The remaining four companies of the Dublin Fusiliers sailed in tho Bancoons this morning for Natal).

THE BRITISH MISSION, TO ABYKSINIA.

She PVZLA

And

MASSACRES IN CONGOLAND. Brussels, May 24.-The reports that Ber-

Lowdon, May 27-The British Mission lous revolts have taken place among the has met with a splendid and most cordial portion of Baron Dhanis's expeditionary where ten thousand Abyssinian soldiers troops in the Congo Free State, including reception from King Menelik at Adisababe force, has been confirmed. Siz European received and escorted the Mission to the

palaco. Baron Dharis has collected the troops

OBITUARY. Cunsing behind Mesars Powell's Store, neither blazing sunshine nor downpours who remained loyal and has gone te

Allahabad, May 21.--A special wire from while, accing the crowd round the prostrate

rate of rain could stay the ardour of the heat's Nyangwa to suppress the disturbances the Pioneer's London correspondent anya and unconscious Furopean, Messie Martin

the death is announced suddenly of Mr and Duston, who were driving down Tank crews. One bout wus upset, and its oc- there.

London, May 27-News has been re- John Sarrett Campbell, former Judge of Road in the carriage of the former, came to upuats immersed in the river; the latest deived that the Congo troops lately revolted the Lahore Chief Court. Capt.) Corry's aid,

administered a stimulant

Bunday, May 6, Bai Metlibai Wadis, Me Martin the driving the injured officer report says but no one was drowned, for have mussacred twenty white non-comme

wealthiest Parsee lady i India, died festival but once in a lifetime' would satisfy

THE REVENUE OF INDIA.

Of a very this back to Government House. Capt. Corry all were good swimmers. To see hissioned officers of Baron Dhania' troops, reputed to be worth 100 lakhs of rupean, the

morning. had not only been stunned, but had lost a

Simla, May 21. The total civil revenue

nature retiring

vary most foreigners. However, the long nar-

- spont head.

living in comparatively good deal of blood from wounds on the

It now appears that Capt. Corry has sus row craft, with about eighty persons for a of the Government of India-Last month is little, tained a severe concussion of the brain and crow, the ornamental unbroline and flags, twenty-four fakhs worse than in April humble position in Paris Bazar Street. She never travelled from home and is said ... 61,587.92 it will he probably four or five weeks be the stroke of forty or sixty paddles falling 1806.

to have been in a trait only once in her. fore he will be able to return to duty. Ifoat each dram-buat, the vibratory jerk

Simia, May 22.-In the final round of the life. Her personal expenses were extreme- of otherwise, unoccupied persons on board, 2.85 is confined to bed at Government House, 50.

where he is the guest of the Governor and the occasional shout of the rowers, and the Pole tournament to-day the Patiala Team 1y anuall compared to her wealth, but she Lady Mitchell. His caso is being carefully neies of bursting crackers with which they beat the 16th Lancers by no less than Bino gave away largely.

Allahabad, May 9.-A special London. attended to by Surgeon Mortey of the are greeted as the slim bout glides rapidly goale and four subsidiaries to one subsidiary, Pique.

along with cymbal and drum accompaul, thus securing the Beresford trophy. The Lieut. Graham, first lieutenant of the men and waving of Bags, afford a spectacle winners played a splaadid game throughout, wire to the Pioneer says that Field Marshal The Colonel in Chief of the India Jubilee Pique, theanwhile takes over ins duties, well worth a shag-shot of the memory. hardly as a strake and supporting Sir Donald Stewart has been appointed and will act as Senior Naval Officer, until But one hour of that drum (never musical each other with great judgment.

As Sir George White another ship arrives or until Capt. Corry is enough for the averago Westerner; and Lancers never had the slightest chance force.

its inharmonicus Bound has been from the beginning. returns to duty which, we hope, will bow for days on end with only brief pointed out in his speech at the close of the: before vory long. Free Press.

cessation, even kind-hearted and long-proceedings, the Patiala ruen have not only yesterday, Lord Salisbury replying to Lord suffering foreigners begin to wish that the shown themselves out and out the strongest next beit might stave in the head of that combination in the tournament but have won aludication on all sides for the fairness instrument. Why don't the Chinese turn

The weather

No. 1 (Sikh) Double Company, Hongkong Royal Artillery Jordan and Joseph...

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W. Krater, Rose, Shamrock and

Thistle Hotel, Resd. W. Banister Lun Ching L. K:

15.

10.

5.

5.

$62, 158.77

HONGKONG SHARE MARKET. In their weekly share report dated Hong- kong, 8th June. Messes Benjaniu, Kolly and Potts writo :----

The market has continned fairly active during the week, and the principal businoss effecter has been in Cotton Mills, Mining, and Steamship Stocks.

Bunks.--Hongkong and Shanghai Banks have ruled quiet it steady with sales at 189 par sont premium and sellers at 164 per cont. premim. The London quotation mand and can be placed at $23.

Marine Insurances-No sales of any importance have taken place in stocks un dor this heading, and rates remain un- changed.

RUSSIAN PRINCES AT PEKING. A ETINGLED RECEPTION,

heard

POLO.

THE DIAMOND JUBILEE.

THE NIGHT COMPANY.

London, May 25.-In the House of Loria Staninore said he recognized that it wz desirable for Government to have more direct influence over the Royal Niger Com jany now that the Company was coming

Writing on the 25th May the Peking this festival into a well-organized Regatta? of their player was perfect, but the dust into cluso contact with foreign powers.

correspondent of the Shanghai Daily Press

Billy

The reception of de Russian Princes was a very much bungled affair. The au- thorities in this city wanted to do the right thing and conciliate the Great Hear a

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THE 'RAVEN' OF CANTON. Tho conmander of the irregulars bos recently placarded the city in defence of his men, and of his own good name. Lately, complaints have been made that the robberies in Canton were being per potrated by the Braves whouse duty it was to add to the people's security. For

somewhat interfered with the game.

Patiala was represented by General Pretan Singh, Colonel Hera Singh and Major Sunds Singh, while Mosers Dixon, Bellow and Haig composed the Lancers'

teari.

SUCCESSFUL BLOOT. Aliahabed, May 21-The news has roached Simia that Major Smith Doriear's shooting party in the Nopal toti have had unprecedented sport. They have, it is said, shot twenty-three tigers in forty-eight days. THE TRANSVAAL MAID COMMITTEE. ~~~~A ICENS.

| £41. Nationals have boon in some denuch as possible and yet they foured tonery fact that ths naderclothing Stores here, has shot himself dead. No of the South Africa Coromittea a dramatic

the complainante pointed to the

SUICIDE IN BOMBAT. Bombay, May 23.--Quartermaster Ser- goant Fox, R., in charge of the Military motive is assignol for the suicide.

THE QUEEN. London, May 23. The Queen visited Skefhell yesterday to open the Town Hall, when a splendidly Royal raception was

Lord Roberts has been made a Knight | been sold and are wanted at 8353. China that Li Hung-chang and several others character of his offers a roward of a given Her Majesty there.

WEATHER NOTICE.

of many of the robbers caught correspond- el exactly with the uniform of the sol diary under Li Ka Chouk's command. This officer now publicly testifies to the good men, and to further fans sure the public hundred dollars to any person who can den- vict there of taking part in the robberies. have been worn by men already discharged from the ranks for misconduct, now in epired by resentment for the humiliation,

London, May 22.-At yesterday's sitting episode took place. Dr Rutherford Harris reso from the witness box and demonneed in very strong languago Me Labouchere's chargo that witness was connected with a radicate to bear the Chartered Cout- pany's shares in the market. Dr Harris characterized the accusation as malicious and false and challenged My Labouchero to quite disenncorted with Dr Harria's attack, but declared his readiness to call stock. at 95%, amounted to 13,779,800% Tenders brokers to proved his assortion. The Com at 90 13. receive fuur per cent, and above mittee after some discussion decided that it

THE INDIAN LOAN,

The following notice is issued from the at 9355 aud no sellors undors $35), the Toungling-pan nauicd Yang froin Ho thinks it possible that the uniform may for the Indian sterling loan of three and a produce his proofs. Mr Labouchere was

of St. Patrick. or rather etched, in Chinese and chu, veritable work of art. The Queen, when it was unfolded, smiled and arcopted the token of good faith, bak needless to say, did not attempt to read it. A tralalion, however, had been supplied | by the Foreign Office, and the credentials- were duly approved-Home Paper.

Observatory:—

On the 8th 11.45 a. The barometer has risen on the Chim cast aut in the Sea of Japan with high pressure lying over Coros, Pressure in slightly in detect in the Gulf of Tongking and in Luzon and falling slowly in both areas. Gratients modeme. Fore cast-moderate to fresh E. winds; showery.

Me F. L. H. Allen, H.B.M.' Consul st Paklooi, is under orters, we understand, to proceed to Nowchwang to take charge from Mr Hoaio. Mr Hurst, we hear, will tuko Mr Allen's place at Pakbo. We hare not heard whore Mr Hosie is going, but, after the great service ho did in travelling W. ROBINSON & Co., Piano suð by Kirin in the depth of winter to settle su fnstrument specialists and experts. important missionary trouble, and succeed-shops and Factory, Duddal St.; ed in getting an anti-foreign magistrate Rooms, Queen's Resil Central, thrown out of office, we trust he has re- ceived something more than an Irish pto-We understand (says the N.-C. Daily motion.--Mercury.

Navx) that a Committee lyss been appoin. The following is the oficial programamated to prepare suitable plans for celebra- of the Shangha: Record Reign colebration | head. The Missionary Association of on the 22nd inst.-

Shanghai, at their meeting on the 1st inst., 10 a..-Parade of Volunteers, Blue-elected him their president for the ensuing jackets and Freemasons from the. Bund to year, and it is Selt that and why should be the Cathedral, where a short service will devised of doing, honour to a can so gent

erally esteemed as Dr Muirhead when he completes fifty years of life and work in China. The anes of the Committee have not been published, but we hope they will Parade after the community as a whole (and not

sharing in the celebration.

be held.

12 poen-Royal Salute Bred from Bund foreshère.

5.1. Fete in the Consular Grounds, 9p.m.-Illumination of Rut. of Fire Brigade.

Tax Times of Ceylon of the 21st May

mile

JAPANESE TELEGRAMS. (From the Kobe Chronicle.')

THE TEA MARKET.

London, May 21.-The total applications half million pounds at two and a half per cent, the mudmum of which was was fixed

in fall. The average rate was 907. 15s. 11d.rested with Mr Labouchere to controvert

THE GOVERNMENT AND IRELAND.

the Irish

Dr Hart's denial-Colonel Charles Bridge has been appointed Companion of the Bath for services renderat in South Africa.

May 96.At yesterday's sitting of the

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(Times of Cepton.).

they showed too great attention it would lessen their own importance as

well an

As give offence to other nationalition. At first it was intended that no of the Chinese Princes should meet their expacted guests Fire Insurers-Hongkong Fires have at the station. Then it was decided Fires have again been done at 3104. and from the Taungli Yamon would suffice,

with sellors at the latter rate. close

Sipping-Hongkong, Canton and Macao but finally they decided that only Steamboats aro decidedly firmer, with the Shun Ten Fu, Ha Ta-jen accom

panied by a

ingli Yamen and an interproter would Indo-Chinus, owing to the rumour that the

form the reception committee. These offici Company will pay no dividend for 1896,

als ordered a large mat pavilion and sarem tents ereited nearly a quarter of a have suffered ather a sharp decline, and

from the station, and had a big dinner in offering at $47. China and Manilag ara

waiting for the arrival of the train. Afbor firm with buyers at 876. Douglas Steam- hips are a shade broer, and are enquired a six hour' tedious ride over the ne lg-

London, May 22-In the House of Com A: 66.

built Tientsin Railroad the train pulled ap

mous last night Mr Balfour made an im- Hefneres.-Chica Sagars have reacter

at what will be the terminal station of Ma one point, and are obtainable at $144 after Chid Pu, five ti south of the Yung Ting purchased largely and prices are maintained. Pulio (10 Susion in

Yokohama, May 27.-Foreign firms have purlaut statement regards that dur- South Africa Committee a letter was road sales for the settlement at $148. Luzena Men sad the Princes descended to the earth.

ing the next Session measures will be in- from Bir Labouchers withdrawing, and are much firmer, and shares can be placed in lieu of a platform. Here His Eminence Che business settled to-day amounted, to

troduced for Ireland to the following effect apologising for, the charges he brought at $50 and at equivalent rates on time.

Py to-day's Canadian

ist, a poor law; 2nd, the establishment of against Dr Rutherford Harris, since his Musical

the City Prefect stepped forward and 490,500 calties. Bining, Punjons have dropped again couldn't remember what ho intended to say.

steamor 935,000 catties of tea were shipped. local administrations which would be alee-informants had declined to give evidence. Work- to $74. New Balmorals are

the grant of imperial subsidies Shower, and the Preference shares hard But one ides requined in spite of the glitter THE NIPPON YUSEY KAISHA. HEAVY LOSSES. tive; Brd,

cast in

in his face from the uniform of the gold- Tokyo, May 27.-The ordinary half-yearly for relieving the landlords of the rural rates been sold at $2.70, 89.60 and $2.50. Raubsplater prince, and that was that all foreign- general meeting of Nippon Yusen Kaishia and the tenants of half of the county cess. have changed hands to a siderable ex-

abarehoitors was held yesterdayafternoon, The ors are always hungry and can always eat.

speakers of all parties, including Mr tent at $38, but are now obtainable at $30. We have just received private advices So he pressed the tired travellers to adjourn 2,705 persons being represented After the Healy, concurred in welcoming the sebeme

to the tant for refreshments. Although the reports and accounts were read, Mr Kunde, of Government.

THE POLITICAL SITUATION IN EUROPE. from Singapore stating that the resuls of Princes would much rather have finished the president of the Company, in the course

month's crushing is about 3,750 ounces

their journey at once, they could not refuse of an address pointed out that during the London, May 24-The Greek Govern of amalgam. Olivers B shares have react-

the proffered bospitality, so wepe led to the period under review (Uctober 1830 to mant has disbanded the irregolara, who ed slightly, and are in the market at $8.

have donis uute ka than good to Brages pumorous and a heavy loss resulted on the Five hundred American and Afty French wup were obligod to be sued and go A telegram frain the Ming state that 250 red-but tent, whers in their heavy uniforms March 1897) airs in tons of ore crushed yielded 130 ounces of through & dinner of numerous courses, working of the foreign service, the total volunteers agrived at Athens yetky: gold, and that the output was steadily which they, however, barely tasted. Then losses for the half-year reaching about and the Government at anes sent them to increasing

led by a small band of the nondescripts 180,000 yen. Nevertheless, the Company the front Ai the European capitals the Docks, Wharves and Godowns-Bong who compose the Imperial troops they was skla to declare a dividend at the te prospects of Greece are generally regarded kong and Whampoa Docks ure wanted in ware escorted through the Chien Men and of 10 per cont. per annum partly by with-as gloomy and the opinion is expressed small lots at 244 per cent premiar. Kow to the Russian Legation, where they are so drawing 427,000 yen from the reserve for that the payment of any war indemnity to 1 Wharf shares are fina with buyers at be quartered during their residence in the the equalisation. of dividends. Mr Kende

be most matter for only, the missionary body) opportunity of $00.

Lands, Hubels and Brildings.--Hong. city. It Hung-chang awaited them with sisted that the Minister for Coma-uníca- Cucked. Disorder, erau revolutiet, is far

words of krong Lands are wasted at $78. Kowloon

duced into the Dist granting a special sub- Athens. as Kung-lu, thu Ti-tu of the city.

At Zaverda yesterday the Italian They were entertained by Li Hung-changady for the European and American lincs. volunteers, mostly composed of Anarchiste, at his dilapidated residence in the old

ricted because the

the Greek Government for dinner and yestoniny had an interview with

were shot dund and six wounded. Haien Tiang Taz temple on Sunday last to

bade their return to Aabens. Two Italians May 25.--It is stated that Germany

10 & Collective to full Taungli Yamen to arrange an au-

Note to

to the Porte do and present their gifts from the Car

objects to until Grease has consented to the counter His Majesty Kuang Esü." to Electrics have been

of the Powers. The Sultan han proposala sold and are wanted at 29.10. Repen have

I asked s leading Manchu yesterday what

telegraphed to Emperor William thanking was the object of this visitation. He re- hardened, and have been taken of the

From the 18th to the 22nd inst. 33 new his for bis advice and stating that he hopes Fenwicks are offering at plied, Their

them

if he will Tainar from the 20th to the 22nd, 23tion of a vicko's rights. enge the worth of hig

money. Although a new cases at, Rokku, and case on the

this light the majority probably believe the

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THE PLAGUE IN INDIA. Culentia, May 21-Lord Sandburet has placed at the desposal of the special Plague nurses, Government House at Mahablesh- war, where several nurses are enjoying a woll-esued holiday. Be has also provided them with travelling and other expenses.

Only two deaths from Plague occurred in Bombay yesterday. The mortality from all causes during the past week has been below normal, viz, forty-one less than in the sme period last year, and fifty-five less than the average of the same period for the preced ing five years.

DEATH OF MRS NEVILL Secunderabad, May 30.-The Mrs Navill, the wife of Colonel Nuvill, CL, Commanding the Nizom's Regular Troops. She became ill with fever about a week ago and finally succumbed. She was a daughter of Charles Lover, the novelist,

death

says-Plumbago-is finding a now market In the current Rubinton there is an artiLands are firm with buyers at $17. West welcome at the Russian Legation,tions was in favour of a Bill being intro-ed on the return of the Greek Army to outred at Chaddurghsut this aftorNOON ·|

in Japan. It is now being exported in

ally hercise their manufactures.

of

Points have changed hands at $20. Hong Kong Hotels have been taken off the market been fixed at $9.

Miscellaneous-Green Island Cements have again her at $40, and close slightly

cle in Chinese Games and Sports, by Mr small quanticios, but there in every E. H. Purker. The Chinese are not what 9498 and 949. Humphreys Estate have possibility of our chipping the article we should term a sporting race, though to in larger quantities, as the Japs grad bo euro they seem to enjoy the race meet course, the deaand fur planibago in Japan will never be equal to that is the West, where it is used largely as black fead for polishing purposes, and an graphite, as well

ings at Hongkong, Shanghai, and the other orta here foreigners have inaugurated

then *Sedentary amusements are more

to the taste of the Chiosao thats outdoor sports, and the various forras of gambling

caster at the rate.

as for woulds. A emall parcel of pleabago aro, of course, the most popular of the market at $174. was received in the expint warehouso to- day for shipment to Yokohama.

It will be learned with profound regret by

tho members of the S.V.C. that Lieut. H.

rid-

heen.

paid

1 for them. Tramways have

ед

A LEADING MANCHU'S OPINIÓN.

BANQUET ON TEL CENTURION."

hy the Navy, and Vastuunt Takathura, Tokyo, aisy 26.-Marquis Saigo, Miris.

terdag and attended a basques given on

Munter for War, visited Yokohama yes-

the British cruiser Centurion.

THE PLAGUE IN FORMOSA.

THE HEAT AT SEGUNDERABAD,

of

former. Their outdoor sports are mainly $29. Ion have improved, and $113 has coggy and is a has mortgaged our cases of bubonic plague were reported at it will show Turkey how to obtain recogat morning Mr Norton, a schoolmaster, WBS- of the military drill skiss compris dealt in at €105, $100 and $107. Ewas few of the brighter men ciw the visit in | 2nd at Taupo Taimen 5. now cases of bullet for the Lee-Motford rifle is now be, change for the better to-day, huss the worst

the ters are taken are quoted at Tie. 686.

in the Cantonment

The application of the Bombay Veleaseerly Artillery to be represented in the Royal procession on Jubilee Day has been refused by the Government of India.

and

May 27-At

BRITISH COLUMBIA AND JAPANESS LABOURERS.

THE LES-METFOLD BULLET.

THE RED BEA LIGHTS. Calcutta, May 27.-Tha Bengal Cham

Government on the urgent necessity for ber of Commerce have addressed the Local additional lighthouses in the lower portion of the Red Sea. The Chamber points out that

effort time ago the British Ambas

The weather hero has been exceptionsily oppressive, the thermometer having stood at 98 degrees for several days during last work in the sheds. Deaths from apoplexy have been common, and only yesterday. taken out of the Barwada train dead from the same pause. There has been a

cutt, May 28-There by great venta tion at Hyderabad the theft from the maury of the historical diassend bought by the Nizura from Mr Jacob. It i ther reported that the Nizam intended to present the diamond to the Queen on the occasion of the Diamond Jubilee.

is not yet over,

THE JUBILEE OFFICKEN AND THE PRINCE OF WALES, London, May 25The ullioure of the Jubilee contingents will be presented to

Tokyo, May 28.-A telegram from the sador at Constantinople addressed there the Prince of Wales et the next levee,

THEFT AT HYDERABAD, --THE NIZAM ‍3 Japanese Consul at Vancouver, dated the presentatives of the Great Powers inviting

DIAMOND. 25th inst, states that the Parliament of their co-operation in joint-

t-representation

The historical diamond, valued at ny British Columbia ha adoped a Bill pro- to Turkey for authority to construct lights laicks, sold by Mir Jasob to the Nisant fire posing to prohibit the employment of Ja in

in the particular

rular region referred to, bat press inbouzera on all works which require nothing has since been headed as a rustle year ago has been that was deposited special Government sanction.

of this representation he Chamber vermout Trossery, where it was urges the imperative necessity of some and in its place a false era of paste was speedy action being taken in this matter in found.

OBITUARY, Colonel Edwards, of Nyasaland, hue the interest of the yearly increasing amount

suscumbed to backwater favor.

ing, archery, weight lifting, dubbed have changed hands to a fair extent at The.

Allahabad May 27-The Dum Dum Mr Parker decoris nos port, Buch of 112, Tis. 114 Audi Tis. 116, and for July current story that the Czar is sending the bubonic plague were reported on the 25rding experimented with at the flythe School torm the meaner orms of sport, com and August at Tls. 117. Laou Kung Maws

and ou the same day 1 new case at of Muskotry. The Swiss hullet, which is a

at Taichu and at Rekko. Keswick, Adjutant to Corps, has been cock fighting, aut cricket and quail or have hoan negotiated at Tls, 125 and is, annual tribute to China,

bata, and tells some of the mysteries of conipelled to sand in his resignation on aing and other lotteries. The illustru 187 and for Jaly Ab Tis 130. Say Chees

Simonsen May 26-A passenger who have leaden pellet with a metal point is account of leaving Shanghai for Yokohama.

ANOTHER COOLIE ROW AT KOBE. Brod by the Yokohama baru states that land results and has great stopping powers. Lieut. Kenwick, who is attached to the 3rd tions that

What appears to have boon's deliberate the plague has assumed most serious pros *Battalion of the King's Own Scottish from the number of the Borderers since 1893, has been a member dealt with Chinose military examinations. Variétés Siuologiques, in which Fère 2

conceived assalt was committed by four portions in and about Tainan, the now Japanese coolies on board the Ben Lios cases per day being as a matter of fact of the E.V.C. since his arrival in Shang-

steamer Bentedź, Captain Farquhar, on the about 60 in number. Most of those who and on the appointment of Major

29th May. The victims wern Mesara J. V. fall victims to the epidemic are natives. McKenzie to the command of the Corps he Tus Rangoon Gazette of the 24th May says:---Death has been very busy amongst

Mareball and Lenpun exploved as fore was arecinted Adjutant. It only remains the serall European population in Kangun T8 Colonel Edwards, whose death is men stavedores by Messre . Nickel to add that Mr Keswick'e qualities as an during the past few weeks. Another valu- announced by Router, is Lieutenant Colonel Co. The version given by one of the men officer and a gentleman may form an er ample which his successor, whoever he able life was cut short on Saturday by the C. A. Edwards, of the Sith Sikhs, who has is that on going on board on Saturday

death

of Captain R. J. D. Moseley, of the 15th distinguished himself in the operations morning a coolie named, or rather pick may be, may well copy.-Mercury

Sikhs, Adjutant of the Rangoon Battalion, against the slave dealers in Central Africa, named, Hiroshima, walked up to him and Military Police. A few weeks ago Captain He was only thirty-three years of age and asked him why he had not given his another FROM native Mourous we learn that the Ini Moseley Whe attacked by qutoric fever had already won two brevete.-Rangoon ticket (to works). On being told that he could périal Government has fixed a scale by and on Saturday morning

succumbed Gazette.

not get a ticket (the man has a bad reputa which land and property. may be com in the General Hospital. He was buried

tion, being lazy and fond of gambling) he pulsorily purchased for the building of the on. Sunday oral being largely attend China (says the N.-O. Daily News of the whereupon a second blow was delivered, onment Tas delay in the arrival of the Empress of struck Lennon. Nonetico was taken of this, Manchurian Railway. The price for land Cemotory, the shall not be less than Tis. 6 nor more than ad by the

The N-0 Day Neus native correspon Tls. 10 per mots, all land under cultivation Rangoum and by a large number of civilians, British Postranster-Goneml sends the wails The man's accomplices then joined in, the dent at Peking writes that the arrival of to be paid for Tia. 2 over the above rate: Captain Mossley was extremely popular, not intended to catch the Empresses at Van three men using hig pieces of wood. The the special Ambassadors from Russia was and for graves Tls. 8 in addition to the only with his brother officers and his men, souver by the obsolete Allan liners to Ch foreigner sought refuge in the cabic, made quite a gaia day by the citizens of pries for the land will have to be paid. but with those who knew him in private nada, aud en shia occasion the Allan liner Hiroshima holding on to him by the throat. the capital. The rumour seemed

the Pioneer says a public con-New PIANO and Organ Repairing Material For pulling down and Terausing houses The life. He was well-known in the cricket across the Atlantic was two days late. Ac. Eventually be locked himself in one of gone forth that the Emperor being wire to t 12 aach, and trees. Tls. 0.60 each, the trunk feld as a brilliant bat and, at simas, a most cordingly the Empress of China left Van- the roots until he was able to leave particularly anxious to show honour to ference in regard to the Contagious Diseases and Machinery just 60 hand; sled the labegerts

destructive bowler. Captain Moseley had couver two days after her schedule time the steamor in safety. Um getting the special representatives of China's question was held on Friday, Mr Maclaren Maria, W. Hann Co. fourteen years service and joined the but made up one day crossing the Pacific. ashore he saw his principal assailant neighbour in the north had lesued presiding. Professor Stuart, Mr Stansfeld Bilitary Police less than three years in Arrived at Nagasaki at daylight on and asked a Constable to arrest him crs doerea commanding the Princes and and serural lailles pledged themselves to ngo. With his wife, to whom he was

for Bhanghai take his name. No notice was taken Ministers of the Teungil Yan, the oppose any form of the Contagious Diseases Tas Chinate cfficial who was ordered to Tibet with the intention of meeting the finition of a tree' will doubtless, prove a fried only a little over a year ago, the day and would have sale delayed of the request. The policeman marely Commandant of the Gendarmeris (Acta.

deep- the same afternoon, but that

clay

the Governor On the other band a women's momorial British representative to settle the matters knotty paint before being finally disposed est sympathy is felt

the costing, and the only left Neguraki of wild of his midten atuh, in substance, Reising, In, and also (sie), the various has hoen prenanted to Lord George Hamil. in the dispute of the Bikkim borders, hag 4.30 km. on Saturday. She arrived off notice the matter. This of THE Hankow correspondent of the N.-G. the Sildles at daylight yestentsy, bat bad is the account given by the man Len Ministors of the Foreign Powers, most tou urging immediate action to prevent the returned to Szechuan. He seems to have Daily News wrote on the 28th May The to wait for the tide, reaching Woosung at non. Complaints have been lodged the illustrious guests of the State beyond spread of contagious disease in the Indian been deterred from completing his journey work closing to-day has not been remark | 0.50

at the British and German Consulates. the city walls of Poking. Hance on the Army. The first signature to this menio by disturbates on the Tibetan Chins able for any great total of settlements.

Mr Lennon presented a sorry spectacle afternoon of the lat of May, when the vial is that of Princess Christian, who, it is frontierangoon Guzette. homes and bound on board the P. 0.8.8. Buyer for Russin nyo been very quiet, A very serious robbery occurred early on on landing, his hands and face heing Russian princes arrived the Chintung well known, represents the Queen's views Paris, the information having been probably, owing to the fact that there is the 28th May at Waratah, River Valley: cut and bruised, and his clothes being chart Failway station about a mile from the in thiamatan Th the Doo das du dose sent to the Inspector General of by

on the market suitable to their road, Singapore, the residence of Mr Gri tor and bloodstained. For a time Yungking gato, besides a numerous body of of Connaught and the Duchess of Teak, From. Inquiries made regarding the pro Mr. Wegy Prosser, who was a passenger by requirements, as the present stock is any gor Taylor, le General Manager of the the four écplies appear to bavo picked Tartar troops who fined the whole Miss Florence Nightingale, the Matronsgress of the work in connection with the the same boat. The unse of death it thing but desirable. Mors business has Eastern Extension Telegraph Co Mr and done much as they pleased on board. It is distance between the station and the city of the principal London Hospitals and railway between Shangba and Woosung, we are glad to be able to state that not definitely known, but was gro heb done for the English markett, these Mirs Grigor Taylor, says the Free Press, unfintuents that Captain Farquhar was not gatus, so enormous word of people in gabe lanciamin, May 26-A rosen's memorial the work is hot at a standstill ass

Londen, 20 bably due either to heart disease or settlements consisting, for the major part wars at the Tanglin Club Dance last night on board. We must not omit to state that costume, on horseback, donkey back, or

by Princess Christian, lient apoplexy The decoded, who was of third-pack Keemens at from The 16 a 2 and returned about midnight. Bhortly the disturbance occurred very early in the mule back, on, foot, or riding in sedan which has been set and the Duchess now being erected at Woodung, and generally soppased. The engine shed is 30 years of age, originally ones out to the Opinion as to the a quality of those is varied, after 2.30 they wore aroused by hearing a morning, the son who committed the ne charm or the famous Peking coach,

to sist the of less of

besides many Peerstes, Lady the earthwork for the station, there i At 2010, or it as 9310 was in their rouru saul; having been seen on deck soon after used forth from-the-cify t Straits in 1891 from Glasgow He joined as many hald than these to for soms They got up, but saw no one, and it was daybreak, where they remate and the frioldly-dressed Princoe and Ministers of the George Hamilton and Biss Fleranos Nigh-also being laid. There were twontpnina: the Straate Force as a constable, but quick tractive than we have seen them

to remain the property of the vendor. The

scals as given above is obviously incon tion as to the hourus; art the legal de plote, as there appears to be no differentia-

ofercury.

KEWE lan reached Singapore of the death

of Inspector Quin, of the Singapore Folice,

In the Red Sea on the 6th May, whilst

tetoray atm

..

ELAMUSH those mise rear wecha amare acart platser box, two side canal

of shipping passing through the Red Sex from India, China and Australia.

THE C. B. QUESTION, haveahobad, May 24-A-Lundou spedal

the

ARMY NIWE

the

ly secured prumotion

don and earned the good guars owing to their greptrength, while then discovered that $180 worth of pro- two foreign foremen araired alongside with Tungu Yamda, eto, ste, ziding in sodan ungale, has been presented to the Guvern bendors sent in for these engines that are opinion of his supociors.

drs. In 1884 bias other maintain thatareers all this tea party, principally jewellery, had been the form of coalien engaged to work the stairs as they escorted the Russian met anxiously hoping that effectual meats head on the line, and the Americ nade a third-class Inspector and as the

condition... Whichever way is may talen. Amongst the actielos missing warn ship. The names of the four cookies, all of Ambassadors, else riding in sedan aliaire, sures may be taken to check the spread of can Trading gime of his death he find a fond of the the toneartainly wingede inful for gold rings, et adthe damonday, ladys whont bear a bad clienacter, we understabel, dann die essage furt die quarters prepared surtogicus ellosages, among the society, contract for 28, 2001 the work of

in India. spactor on twelve month leave of absence de than wo have sean fore long site in this gold watch a credit brooch set with are Hayasal Okurichi, Onto Toyskich, for them in the city must to the one styled especially

atructing the ala haut

has been fiven to Harkert his last spell of duty in the Straits en ole of Los can the is the more hodeble perple, and are brosch est with din Nakamura Kasalaro and Satkich! (ulian Forbidden," At the station a gorgeous

£1,430, thron firms having rendered for it tending are a period of eight

molts, an arrow brooch in galda pearl Hiroshima Koks Hors

povision had been built to scommodate the

Alkalishad, May 22. -The York and Night kendent were,

were rossired for augurit The deceased, who leaves heht

Russian Princes. Here a luncheon had been widow and two children now

by H. M. Hu Xu thu, Governor of Lancaster Regiment which was shipwreck loopers and mila, she highest bein

wurd the recaption and od la the Warsa Hatting, has been bay be the FWA Obuerhantuc tertainment apparded

a diamal experienes of enddiering in and the lowest 228/2003 by the Chinean ing.

Eheng Total Emperor to bla gueria are said to have been adin. Since the stiral of the regiment Cookerill of Belgium, Swordy of Abortion, and this less fret Ages betean Bilby and sixty odes of unniders that they can be madrasah hans vs the hotypy of the wwwab demisty / alberio with several dentina Bave.Docurves Cheaper in Honyang Iron Works, and wait

daring his

Icern Milky Chanche, Bi Ghurmaki, ant-townick Tamil French and Ger deceased

sy gold in hint replet last you for bon set with brilliants do, do 1818 30-pos

brun some business down

Third and four thina at Cenfas at that the thist and tested himself fhalds an oder Cruiser Captain the Hon.

tame na lish the foun, and that he wad until she worth subton waz, inspected

Portsmouth an Ath May Before he

Zioweli Balmba

of the