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At the Government Civil Hospital, theath August, the Wife of Inspector C. W. BRETT, of a San; both well.
On the 25th July, in No. 14, The Bund Shanghi, the wife of J. Bar, of a Daughter.
At 2 Wilkie Road, Singapore, on July 2, the wife of B. L. Faust, Eastern Extension Telegraph Co., of Twins (oy and girl).
On the 23rd July, the wife of Mr II. II. DELLING (Poochow), of a Son.
DEATH.
On the 15th July, aged 8 months, of enteritis. ManGAUET HELENA, only daugh ter of Erues am Hilena Bust, English Baptist Mission, Toouping, Shantung.
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-LOCAL AND GENERAL.
Notes by the Way
The British Cape squadron of seven íps arrived at Zanzibar on 19th ult.
The Crown Prince of Sim participated the 14th of July fits in Franco.
The English Mail of the 5th July was delivered in Londen on the 4th August.
The transport Curs is bringing this -pom battery down to Hongkong from
1 Tientsin.
The journal Ousland, the Cape African- Įder organ, has re-appeared after eighteen
mnths' suspension.
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
The South African Ring.
Messrs. ft. P. Houston & Cu, started, on the th ult., a new fortnightly cargo wer- Vico from Middlesbro, Glasgow, and Liverpool to South Africa, cutting the rates of the shipping rừng.
Imperial Monument at Delhi
A. London firui has been commissioned to execute a inonument for the cemetery at Delli, with portraits of Her Majesty Quvon Enapress Victorin carved on the sides, and An inscription in comprenonation of the herves of Delhi.
General Bullor's Case
A London despatch, dated 21st July,
His Majesty the King, after the Coren.says:-Mir St. John Brodrick real in the House General Sie George White's helic ntion, will review the Indian troops, who
gran mying that he was provisioned for leave for Imlia on the 18th August.
seventy days, and General Sir Redvers Büller's acknowledgment thereof.
The Slaghai Cargo Bont Ch, and the Co-operative Chrge Boat Co. have decided to pay an interim dividend of 6 per cent.
Me John Roberts, the discoverer' of The proposed Delli manevrus will not he finally held until Lord Kitchener billiards, has returned to England after intimates whether he will be present. tour of the world which has lastet over two Nothing is known officially of Lord Kit Fears. |chener's plarn.
No Imperial Council
A large number of Russian officials have received Chinese decorations for
Sir Edmund Barton, the Federalising the Tartar oilicials to suppress the Premier, has stated that at the present Boxer rising of 1900 1 moment the Australian Colonies are not
desirous of being represented in the las perial Parliament.
p. Auction of 11. at Gunvors Wireless Telegraphy. S, Board.
SAT, August 16-
Non-Meeting of Shareholders of The Hongkong mal Shaphai Ranking Cor puestion, at the City Hil
Mospay, August 1
Sir John Wolfe Barry, prosling at the Easter: Telegraph Company weeting, suel that the Company was experimenting with wireless telegraphy ; but unre still undan fed by die Marooni prtequets.
11 1a.m. Meeting of Shareholders of | Good Nows for Wesleyana.
Tingkong and Whampoa Dok 47, at the Company's Officer.
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Indian Official for China.
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Mr T. Wynnu, the retiring Agent of the Bengal-Nagpur Railway, was entertain- ed at dinner on the 19th ult. at the Ben- gal Club, prior to his departure an eigh tem month's furlough to Chim, to take up the post as representative of the Chinese Engiurering and Mining Company,
Coronation Preparations.
Great preparations are in progress for the humination of the Colony on Corona The transport Peulutada is due to- tiam night (Saturday). The Government morrow with reliefs from India (14th Buildings, which had been stripped of their Day Valamery) for the 22nd Bombays, who ambons, are again being got in order for the event, and, if the threateard typhoon does not interecue, there should be a good ab
and to proceed home.
For stealing 16 empty drums bei ouging to the Government, which were stored in Cuian Rond, Wong Hoi, coolie, was sent to pron fut they wanthe,
JIM.S. Amphitrite left for the north bet night, and net the inward-coming Ger. At the Wesley Conference sa Man
ww mail steamer Kambchen, when an chester, in the 23) al.. it was armoured that the million guineas fund will be com | exchango of cheering took place, pleted at Christmas and that Westminster Aparium will be purehused as the site fr the Church House and Central Hall
Typhoon Aftermath.
Among di any happenings in the room? typlom was the sinking of a junk after striking a small island in Repub Bay. Five of the crew were drowned, the only survivor being a young man who swam ashere. A man and a woman were born New inte the river at 'n Lang in the Territory, and were drowned. -
Proposed Literary Society.
Anovering will be held in the 'uten Chorch Hall at six deloc to-morruar qwn- ing to consider the presibility of forming livery and debating swiety.
The posui is one that ought to meet with a for (measure of support, nani 7 the Society is Surnal at will meet a want that is foly may its lectual young mus
dis
Colony.
Closing Calcutts Mint.
The Bengal Chamber of Cernance A. 8. WATSON & CO., | prblishes correspointènce with Gocan- ment. recording in Chamber's prolest against the closing of the Catentia Min. The Government defend the measure on the
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The death is amoral of the Duchess bi Acivoll. Deceased was one of eight
ntiful sosters well-known in Society.
Sir l'aul Chator.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6, 1902.
TELEGRAMS.
(RACTER'S SERVICE] IMPORTANT BYE-ELECTIONS.
LUNS, August 3, 1:02. Mr Barran, tho Liberal candidate, has iwen sleeted 31.P. for South Leeds.
Lord Rosebery, referring to the election nt the Libera Lengno banquer, said it was a great trinniph for Liberalism, and a warning to the Government. He described
it as a great blow to their prestige, and addedthat it should teach. Liborly the value
of concentrated effort.
Mr Sickleton, the labour candidate, has been returned for Clitheroe unopposed, in succession to Sir Ughtred Kay-Shuttle, worth (Liberal) raised to the peerage.
LYNCH COMMITTED FOR
TRIAL.
TYPHOON WARNING.
The following notice issued by the Hongkong Observatory -
On the 4th at 11.40. Red Dru hoistad.
The typhoon seems to have moved Wast wards since yesterday, mud to be now sit usted to the East of South Formosa. Bad weather in the Formues Clunnel and X.E. part of the Chim Sex.
Barometer falling on the Chins coast land in Luzon.
Forecast: variable winds, light or mode. zato aqually, showery.
CHINESE TARIFF REVISION.
The British Commercial Treaty „
A special inccting of the Chinn Associa tion was held at Shanghai on the 31st ult. Mr A. Wright peaidedi
Me C. J. Dudgeon proceeded to explain at great length the provisions of the new
*Colonel' Lynch has been committed for Commercial Treaty submitted by Sir James Mackay to the British Government for trial on the charge of high treason.
approval. ir Dudgeon's explanation is
THE COLLIERY DISASTER IN reproduced in 'the F-0. Daily News of the 1st inst, from whose leading article we copy the following extract :--
AUSTRALIA.
The number of lives lost in the colliery, disaster at Wallongung, New South Wales, is now estimated at one handred and
twalty.
THE KING'S PROGRESS. His Majesty the King is now staying on beard the royal yacht al Cowes, where ho has received several visitors.
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THE MITCH IN THE TREATY NEGOCIATIONS. Router karna bat unless the Chinese objections to the clause relating to island navigation are overruled, it will be taken to indicate insincerity on the part of the Peking Government. The merchants trail. Sng with Chion will not permit the co-
clusion of a mutilated treaty.
RUSSIA AND THE SUGAR. CONVENTION.
The first seven articles of the Treaty refer to the arrangements proposed in reference to the questions of registration, trademarks, honded warehouses, the naviga- tion of the Yangtze, and Canton Rivers. equalisation of junk and steamer duties, facilities for deswbacks, and the establish- ment of a national currency, and also the liability of Chineso abreholders in foreign | joint-stack companies. By the provisions of the ninth article China agrees that she will, within one year after the signing of the Treaty, undertake the revision of the existing tining regulations, with the intention of recasting them on the model ofladian and British rules, and that this shall be eeromplished in such a manner that in future no impediment will csint むくん leider the empliquent of foreign capital in tho undertake- ing of mining enterprises. The tenth article deals with questions of axirane importance to the highest interests of this country. It provides.now dad satisfac-" tory regulations for the navigation of the inland waters of China. Facilities are te be provided to secure the possibility of shipowners being enabled to erect or louse wharves, jetties, and other places on the inland water, with right of access thereto. and permitting the erporvision and agencies natives. It stipulates also for the opening of the same to be placed in the luseds of
the West River, an a The allowing new of Kongrats, treaty ports, in addition to Kangnum, wre to ho opened by China "
Changsha, Nesakin, Wantision. Waichou. The oloveth article provides for a joint comumbai to adjudicate disputed, cases; all decisions to be given fo Recordance with the treaty provisions within the limits of open ports. The twolfth and last articles, introduced at the instance of the Vicmeys themselves, practically amount. to an irritation to attend the Coronation
to an expression of Grust Britain's willing from King Edward, said that he wouldness to Support China's policy of reformi. have liked to etsy, but that the doctors The four of thee articles agrees that the British Government will be ready
the waters.
Lostos, August 4, 1902,
A correspondent writes from London - Taw Sir Catchick P. Chater the other day
It is semi-officially stated at St. Peters with Dr Jordan, and thought he was not looking so badly. However, he is going to Marienbad for the waters.Another corrcsburg that Russin expects a sentira reply pondent writes that he met die Will from the Powers to whom so ddressed Carrington in the Noto proposing a joint commercial Robinson and Sir John London. Our former Governor was looking agreement, mentioned on the 18th July, Sement feeble, bat Sir John was looking he will the affirm that as regards the
The celebrated Lady Mordaunt was one of extremely well.
fever
The week's health returns slow 34
Standard Oil v. Shell Traders.
A London telegman in av Australias, es of plague, 1 which were fatal. in contemporary way--The Standard Oil cluding Europeans. There were also sax Trust, of which Mr John Rockefeller is the fatal crags of cholera and one of puerperalt, is building volve large stemnere for the shipment of oil to Australia, with a riow of ousting from the trade the "Shell" Transport and Trading Company, a Thig
the Shell Transport and Trading Corapany to the Museum during the week ended frd had not heard anything concerning this on
increase in duties on Russian segar there is an infringement of existing treaties, and will consider herself free to disregard the Conventim stipulations.
THE KING AND COMMANDANT
MEYER.
The Beer Commanlait Mayer, in reps
new trusty port.
and
There were U Baropen and 68 Chinese visitors to the City Hall Library, and 37 Barepoun and 1,287 Chinese visifarelish corporation. The Colombo agents of had ordered him to the Coliant to take to relinquist, extraterritorial rights wher
August
the 23rd ult.
Three area have been arrested at Shanghai for connulcturing úrcarus at 32 | Appointment. Muiriwa Reul. i believed the arms His Honour Chief Justice Goodman were sold a pirates and desperadoes in the has boen pleased to appoint Leonardo interior.
D'Ahmada o Castro, Second Clerk of Court and Clerk to the Paisne Judge, at present
ouths and inke declarations, affirmations,
oflices.
CHINESE LABOUR FOR TRANS- VAAL.
The Time correspondent at Juliannesburg states that an attempt is being made to prepare the way for the introduction of Chinese inbour to the Transen!.
the necessary reform in the Chinese judicial system, together with its effective this sters The inst article of the Treaty administration, shall warrant the taking of
also set forth that Grat. Britain agrees hereafter to take part in a joint commission if age should be formed, in which Chin and the Treaty Powers interested sheld he represented, with the object of investi gating the Missionary question, mud of devising moans to eccure peaceful relations between Christians and non-ouverts.
Aa wo hare already'statud, all the above!
aro understood to have been definitely articles (with the exception of Article 8) accept both Powers, Article 5, the most important of them all, and which may be said to be the kegalone of the whole Treaty, awaits the expression of approvni of the British Government. The quid
i of the Likin prested in caters for the abolish-
will maka the taxation whigh
mont
3 surtax
The following telegiata, dated July 90 appears in Colombo contorporaries Ab At weeting at the Town Hail, Cu-holding the appointment of Acling First meeting of the Johannesburg, Chamber eutta, of the Coroantion Festivities Fund Clerk of Court and Clerk to the Chief Mines, the President of Native Labour
Associated strongly deprecated the import Committee, it was estimated that one lakh Justice, to be a Conamissioner to dininister tion of Asiatics. of rupees would be necessary for the
and attestations of honour in the Court, so THE SHANGHAI GARRISONS.. festivities.
Jang as he shall continue to hold there The finer correspondent at Shanghai
'Drown' was the strange name cf. a
Mr D'Almada is the first Clerk of states that the Nanking Viceroy has ad. swinner in a recent competition in Eng. Ceart and Clerk to the Judges, wo believe, dressed a strongly-worded request to the
10 und 11 per cent ad valorem, according tô ground of economy, alating that if a branenland. After finishing his me he stayed who has received the humour of such an Consule of the four Powers maintaining forein imports amount to between- garrisons at Shanghai for the early with the present system of valuation. Clina drawal of their troops. The Chinese status agreos on her part to abolistrall fikin dues, stations, and barricže; and, in fer, eversi that the British, Frundt, and Japanese from of internal tatation on British goods, The NC Daily News of the 1st inst. Consuls concurred, subject to the patter guaranteeing them wherover found againer says:- A few days ago it was anticipated being referred to their respective Ministers.exactions nid delays. is pull that this article shoal. become effective in Captain H. W. Bee, of the ss. Ben- A large number of Bour prisoners in that the settlement on the 30th ukimo
January, 1904, subject to the other Powers sauers, which arrived from Shanghai Last Coylon have refused to take the oath of macd be attended with disaster to anany. THE RELIEF OF BOER WIDOWS entering upon simber engagements, liseir
AND ORPHANS.
consent, however, not to be dependent on night, reports having picked up, on Mon-allegiance. They will continue prisoners following the failures of June, but the IN STONE BOTTLES. day, two shipwrecked crews of juuks stout until they accept the inevitable. Four worst has been tided over without actual |
Before sailing from South Africa, the any separate exclusive concessions by
China. Tire: procedure in connection." twelve miles south of Breaker Point. Four hundred reconcileables from Coples fonds failure, though with increased liabilities. Boer Generals Botha, DeWet, and Delaroy with the Lilin abolition may be an
follow all barriers are to
BREWED
GINGER BEER
of His Majesty's Mint is established in
Į India the coinage of sovereigns will be at
Bombay.
Shipwrecked Chinese Rescued.
men
for some time in the water, vilely to convince the onlookers that his name belied bie buoyancy
were taken off the Erst wreck and ed at Darbin on the 30th olt. tren off the second. All were givadly This Ginger Beer is prepared in our exhausted. The diciéficts are right in the well known factories from the freshest track of steamers and ure,
dangerous.
Beer that is actually BREWED in the Colony.
therule
Sppointment.
The July Settlement.
It is altogether a mat unsatisfactory stat) issued an address stating that, at the Boer matised of affairs, but may serve senic good purpose conference held, at Vereeniging in May
be reunited, but China shall retain the animired right to tas salt, native opium. and native produce for interual consmap.. offices shall be established in strictly limit- tine, but opium collection bereaus and salt ed mobbers, and an official record of them kept. The members of the Imperial blari CORONATION PREPARATIONS. tine Custenis Staff shall be appointed to. The troops detailed for duty during theist in their general #apervision. The existing native custom houses in the in- Coronation celebrations will begin to arrive terior. about 25 in number, shall be retain
ed tmidor unnilar conditions, with objcet in Londoo on Wednesday.
of pointing the Provincial exchequers to -Workuen "new" busy rn-diveting stands collect the surtax in nativa grode for
port. perseed taxation on guds carried.
Supplying Tobacco to a Prisoner. if it puts a cheek on the reckless time last, they were appointed to collect money To-day, Chu Yau was sent to prison bargains that have been entered into by abroad for the relief of Boer widows and for six weeks or attempting to introdece fles employds and others who have no orphans of those who fell during the war. and best ingredients. and holds the :
-tolac (a prohibited articlo) into Victoria means of meeting any loss that way occur, unique position of being the only Ginger Food for Repentance.
Gaol He was nicoly caught by F., Oram, but are merely gambling furn prospective Queen Alozudru. when Pruittal of warder. It seems that the warder heard Firofic. wales (anys God Words), came one lay lim in Staunton Street yesterday frenson upon a tiny site of a boy crying piteomly. talking loudly up to a prisoner at a cell Callantry Rewarded. He was in charge of a fat and "go-window and, as he approached, defendant It is with sincero pleasure (says the and roasting seats. Barriers and gates are fortable old lady. who seemed quite un made a notion to tobrow a tie of thee up Foodhon E-ho) that we are able to announce being re-crated across the streets batting the more stipulated z Goved by his grief. 'What is the matter?" to the window. The prisonec jumpsi back on good authority, that the gallant conduct the reato of the procession. inquired the Princes, who is very fond of into his cell and the defendant was arrest exhibited by Mr 3. Goldes, of the Santu
Well, tanned. Defendunt was discharged frem qual said the comfortable old lady, the 10% on the 15th u. hexsetly ill, but no stomach can't stand nine bans.'
Of the highest standard of excellence and purity, our dinger Beer is a most refreshing and health giving beverage.
Price in Stone Bottles :--
Per dozon
$1.75
children.
+Is be ill ?
English Cricket.
The following table shows the relative Coronation filuminations.
positions of the English counties in the There seems to be an impression | cricket clmmaplowship at 23rd ult. — abread that the city is to le illuminated on Monday in celebration of the King's Coma-
Yorkshire
Musse
bottles wheu received back at our Fe official programme for Last day being within
Justi......
Dent
Samey.... Notes..... Somersetshire ..... Wom:codershire..... Thrysine..... Boucestershire
2000
-11-11
tories in good condition.
One dollar per dozen is allowed for the tion. As a matter of fact, the illuminations are to be effected on Saturday night, the
Commemoration Service in St John's Cathedral at 12 .m.; Fireworks and Illuminations at night, with Fish Proces sion through the principal" streets, arriving ex.......
A. 5. WATSON & Co., Limited,"
BREWERS OF GINGER BEER AND
ERATED WATER MANUFAC-
TURERS.
Established AD 1841.
at the Queen's Statue about 1.50 p.m. :
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Leicestershire
Ataca
PROMPT ACTION
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Customs Staff, on the occasion of the loss
It is furthermore that the export tarif y le recast at six months notica providing specific duties not excced. inga five per cent. al alivem with a surtax of 24 being levivable in lieu of all internal taxation. Special arrangemonta are to bu made in the case of silk, machine-made
of the S.S. Yks furu, soetime back, Wonderful Weight Lifting
After a truly wonderful display at the has received due recognition by the author- ities concerned. We learn that Mr Geddes German Gymnasiuni at month, T. Enatire yarns, chit, ote, alno satisfactory has received from the Japanese Govern- Pevier (G.G.S.), the holder of the amateur ment a very handsome gold medal, a pair of heavyweight championship, easily reared silver vases and a cheque to reinbare his his title with a total of 680lbs., male up as losses in the matter of clothing; also the follows:-Left hand, 210Ls.; right hand, promise of a free passage in any of the 2000s, and both hands, 200s. Doma reverue. It is specially stipulated Company's atostom whenever it suits him Cooper (Birmingham} was second with a to travol. Mr Geddes, wo learn, has also total of 496lbs.
been promoted one stop in the Customs Ser-
provision is to be mech for the joint investigation of the grievances of mer. chants, and the payment of compensation from the surtax funds collected by the foreign Customs, the latter funds not being intended to fry part of the Cas
that the pre portions that will go to the Provincial authorities nħall arranged by the Board of Revanus, and that these w.. remain as the security for the lean of 1808. vice. We heartily congratulate the gentle AM writing personally to say how it is noteworthy that the total taxation of much I have benefited by taking your foreign aporte adually amounts to-be- Cuman on his good fortune, as there seems to Stearns Wine of Cod Liver O, it is so tween ten and eleven pet sent ad valorem, be no doubt that it was solely owing to his nice to take, tating just like l'ort, is easily on the basis of the valuation system of the
digested and level ne unpleasant taste, Protocol. Another important considera presence of mind, pluck and energy, that all which ordinary Cod Liver Oil dees. Thusetinn le, that in cases in connection with harin, were not owned:
become much stouter, and haddaghs, which there have been illegal exactions and which were my constant trouble, leave quite other abuse, it shell not be necessary as ceased. I think your preparation wonder- heretofore to refer to Peking, but im- ful in work, and everywhere I go shall mediate refees and compensation shall be obtainable it the, lands of the Consular not fail to recommend it.
and Custom's oficials, and the local au- thorities.
A COLD AT THIS SEASON. S most annoying, and should not le
in dealing with what may be only a slight "Chamberlain's Cough Re-cough will often avert some more serious neglected medy will reliure the lungs, make expec illness. toration easy, effect a quick dure and lave
STEARNS' COUGH CURE # the system in a healthy condition
For sale is just the thing for this, as it is always always cures and cures quickly. by All Dealers; WATKIRE Lad. Gorsen speedy and effective. Wholesale from A. 8. 121 Agents.
Watson & Co., Ltd., Hongkong.
It
Yours faithfally, SANDONIER TANGARVILLE
A CHAMBEELAYS,
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9. Masoud Mannions, Great Russell
Street, Loudon, W.O.
Our northern ccntemporary speaks of the uneditions! acceptance of the Treaty by Chiun, but- subsequent developmenta Wholesale from A.-S. Watson & Cotiate that China Kus, not yet accepted
The Treaty
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