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ICTORIA REGATTA

THIRTY-FIRST MEETING. THURSDAY. FRIDAY; AND SATURDAY,

16th, 17th, and 18th, DECEMBER. 1986.

PATRON:

HIS EXCELLENCY W. H. MARSH, C.M.G. VIU-FATRONS:

11. E. FE-ADMIRAL VESEY HAMIL- TON. C.B., B. N. H E Major-General CAMERON. C,B. The Hon. Sir GEORGE PHILLIPPO, Kni Commodore MORANT, R.N.

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ter China, Japan, Koses, Philippines,

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THE DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER-Sra, 1886.

That Sir Jona WALSHAM will koop the ques- An absurd comone got abroad among the Chi-stroke, who ran hit sest book at the very com- confluence of the Song-Thack-Mang gig öronk. tion well to the front we have every resonem in Aberdeen-strot on Monday afternoon to monooment of the stroke. From what I can hear, running to the sos by the old custom house, the

tho offset that a small-footed young woman who

toelieve, but whether he will arge it with the

requisita vigour and dolermination romains to be seen. We trust that he will not accept bald promises of future redress instead of timely action.

(TWENTY-FOURth Annual Ieown); THE COMPLETE EDITION WITH TREATIES,

PLANS, &c., pp. 1,132.

.. $5. The Gazaral Managers (Messrs. Jardins, THE SMALLER Huivion pp. 752 .......

Mathonon & Co. inform na that the Indo-China The Yade reum for every Resident in the. N. Co.'s steamer Faireng, from Calontta, left Far East, from Penang to Vladivostock. Singapore for this port on Monday.

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JNE OF THE MAULING RACES: Lieut. KEIGWIN, R.N.

FIEST DAY, THURDAY, 16TH DECEMBER, 1886.

-FIRNE RACE.-12.39 .. Junior Sonts." For Bingle Pair Sealling Boats. Entrance, S. Distance, One Mile. Prize, "Brokers Cap." The Heate to start ́or no Baer . Open to any cone who bes nåver won a Scalling Baco in China or Japan.

BECOND RACK.-1 P.M.

For Heavy Gige pulied by Europonn Non-Com-

missioned Officers and Mon of any Regimenti

or Corps in Garrison, or by Ruropean” Menu -

Ordere may be sent to Daily Press Office, where

BẢO HÀNH... kết Đ. Aida Crun.. SWATCH........Mosses. Queloh & Co. AMY.Mesera. C. Gerard & Co. FORMOSA ..... Mosers. Gerard & Co. FOOCHUW.. Messrs. Hedge & Co. NINGPO

Mors, Kelly & Walsh, SHANGHAI...... Mesars, Hall & Holtz. SHANGHAL.....Messrs. Kolly Walsh. NORTHERN & Megara. Hall & Holtz and Kelly RITER Ports S

Walah, Shanghai.

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Colonial Secretary Office, 3rt December, 1896. Bir-With reference to my letter No. 1,941 had been onvicted of atesling clothing belonging although there is a very large number of good small body, hotly parsed by the Chinese, broke to a neighbour was going to be exposed in the cars to select a draw from, Grimble's obvice is up and attempted to save themselves by swim. of the 30th bino, on the yeastion of the ob

structions in the Canton River, I au diroste! toeka. The story was to the effent that the mally asta very large one, asseveral osramen hava ming one or other of the streams.. M. by the Officer Administering the Governmmit ww dawned in orasing. Those to acquaint you, for the information of the Chain- main hom the woman was engaged to be declined to pull. Ti la impossible that everyons Parlay married bad petitioned the Authorities to com

can stroke, and as Grimble was elested captain by who wore making for Haksi, amongst them bar, that, in reply to His Excellency'a telegram, zaare the woman's sentence from four meathe" hard labour to four hours in the stocks, and that ballot, he is entitled to arrange the order as he MM. Haitee and Porrin, had hardly roached H.B.Ya Minister at Paking stains that the the application had been needed to. In conse. pleases, and I don't think members ought to object land when they were surrounded by a band tion, and that he made a further personal repre- ..

subject has boon receiving bis constant aliou. qusecs of this report ʼn great crowd enllested in to take any seat in the boat they may be asked to of pirates which had crossed bofore them.sentation to the Taca the day before the re- the street to see the woman in this enviablo fill. I have heard a ramone of an intention to M. Perria fell, pisread by spear wounds, and esipt of the telegraphio motage. I have the position, and it is needless to say they were dis- appointed. The story must have been invented get up a second English orow, but I hardly think his head was out of M. Haites disappeared honour to be, Sir, your most obedient servant, by some prantini joker, but it was fully believed the icon is likely to come to maybiring. If such amongst the Chinese. When last soon he was

(84.) F. STUWART, in. Bome Sikh constables sent to disabuse the a crow is got up. I think it should try trying to blow his brains out, boat his revolver.

Anting Colonial.Secretary. minds of the crowd and to induce them to die conclusions with Grimble's crew befors the re- had got wat and the cartridge would not go off. paris entirely failed to do so, and they were

Hon. P. Ryrie, Chairman, Chamber of Centre. equally improtalous when Mr. Badell, Li Yan, gatto, and then let the winner represent the During the few days previous several couriers Potion Coret Interpator, want by and told them country. I cannot say I approve of the ides, | had been sent by M. Haitos to Lisat, Bohin, of their folly. They dispersed at length when however, as the second boat might win simply who was continuing his topographical work. ed them that selling of the kind was to take he would have selected to pull behind him, and whose devotion was admirable daring all these soma Chinase detectives want down and persund by depriving the legitimate captain of the orew Letters from the Rev. Father Grandpišero,

pino,

it would be than agosediugly unfair to hizo. The events, cande M. Bobin aware of the gravity of The steamer Arretion Apeer, which arrivod | selection of the Englishcaptain was madsbyballat the altuation at Hai ninh at the moment whez We have recaived from Mosers. Adamaon, Beli hem porterday morning, experienced a opsione among the Briglish members, and to my mind he was himself attacked by Chiasse pirates in

National Marine Insurance Association, Limited, is Captain Mastavish's report of it:-Laft Sand-

The Bench of Justicon will most this after nos to nominate & fumber of the Logislative Connall in root of the Hon. D. Sassoon. Mesara. C. P. Chater and J. J. Francis, QC, are the oudbiles for the honour.

Colonel T. . Ryan, who succeeds. Colonel ghat. Crawford in the counoud of the Royal Artillery in China and the Straits Sotilaments, will shortly come up from Singapore, where he has been statinned to asume the command.

NAGABARI.Mosare, The G. & J. Trading Co.&

HIUGO, ORAMA..Messrs. H. Walsh & Co. YOKOHAMA... Mosers. Kelly &Walch, MANILA .......Messrs. Diaz Pnertax & Co. SATION Meats. Schroeder. Freres and

Gardea.

TORQUIN

...Mr. Ch. Dapout. ..Messrs. Ramsay & Co. SINGAPORE...Messrs. Sayla & Co.

RANGKOK

PRRANO...Mara, Maynard & Co, COLON........Messen. A. M. & J. Ferguson. CALCUTTA......Messrs. Newman & Co. SYDNEY AND

Mosers, Gordon & Goleh. BRBANS... 5 WLADURNE.Masses. Norton, Hurgare & Co. Loxnow...Mr. F. Algar, Clacout's Fans5. LONDON....... Mears. Street & Co.:30 Cerabill LONDON.........Massrs. Bates, Hondy & Co. LONDON ME. W.M. Witis, 151 Cannon St., BAN Frayno..Mr. L. P. Fisher. 31, Merchants'

Exchange. New Yoak....Mr. A. Wind. 21. Park Row,

Daily Praan Ofna, January 1888,

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INTIMATION.

WATSON

LIMITED,

RAYE NOW RECEIVED THEIR BRASONS

bers of the Poline Farre The Boals to be XMAS

upproved by the Committee. Time allowed

for Oara. Distauon, Ore Mile. Entrance.

$1. Frist Prize. $15, Second, $5,

THIRD RACE 1.30 P.M.

Jackson Cup." Open. For Four-Cars. Dis

tance, Ona Mila. Entrance, $5.

FOURTH RACE.2 P.M.

SUPPLY OF

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POLICE COURT.

7th December.

BEFORE MB. F. MACKIAN.

THE PROTECTION OF SMALZ AIRDA

Laprails & Co., S. J. Santos, olark to Massed F. J. Jos Bomeding, olerk to Moses. Bonglas

pasitor to Magers, Norontu & Co., appeared in answer to uramones charged with having wa lawfully killat and taken certain small birdsnt Yaumati in this onlony on Sunday Inak,

The defendante admitted the offence, and ware discharged with a cantion.

ATTENFTED LARCENY.

having attempted to steal a chopper from a 340k- Chai Achung, fishmongor, was charged with hope in Sai Wo-lans a Monday, and he was nedered to find one surety of 310 for his good

committed for ten days. behavicar for three months, or in default to be

OPLUM CASES,

Chang Apui, cool, was fined $5 for unlivened possession el amparni opiat, and Fong Achin, uncumployed, was fired $3 for like offence. Lam Afat, conlie, in default of payment of a fine licensed retailing of the drag

C..a copy of the third annual report of the between Caloutte and Penang. The following the right thing for them to do is to abide by the the uniform of regaiss. His departure was de They have declared a dividend of sight per cent, heads un Nov. 19th at 11 a.m., and had light no.result, curl aid as far as possible in getting to layed by this attack, but at Jaat, at. Coum-Ping. Wotton and Deacon, and L. M. Xxtlar.com.

capital and paid a bonus of 5-par-cent-to-con--therly windanden, dear rather with moderats gather the strongest drew that can be put forth. he found a more presing letter from Father tributors, besidus currying £1,607 to reserve. swell from south-eastward. On Nov, 20th, lat., This division in the camp is not caloulated to Grandpièrra, and on the morning of the 27th be

ut noon, 17 deg. 36 mio. N., long, 90 deg: 45 min. Oring to a dispute between the Cassia Gail. fresh breezy from N. f. with heavy swell frommprove the change of the Buglish crow, and as embarked and arrived at the month of the Hai- and the Authorities with reference to i sens.E. Bar. 29.98. Every appearance of cyclonic

speculator I should not care to`back them sinh river on the 29th.

Right, chasseurs and flies militiamen capod tribution required from the Guild; business in disturbance to the Bath-eastward. Made all against the Scotch, Casino the Canton market is at a standstill ready soonrdingly engines going dond slow;

In my last I made some calactiona of bouts | tho missevere. Ha-koi and Hai-sinh ware Foreigners have been obtaining small supplies all sail furled: all awnings, batobes, and sky from among the published outríos for the various barat. Loal. Mao Mahon, shut in with 200 direut from the producing distriuts ander trolights buttoned down. At6 p.m., had heavy gale erants, and I have not since seen ground to nonins blockhouse at Ha-koi, is attacked daily nit paan.

of wind fron S.R. by E., and very heary sea. Ship change many of ung opinions.

bat ha is well supplied with provisions and labouring heavily, and shipping water fore and The Courrier d'Haiphong of the 2nd instant aft. 6.p... kept ship to the N.N.E. At

As to the Chairman's Cup ruse the geswa i munitions and can hold out until relief arrives. BayThe Annam, a small stoner of 150 tona 10 p.m., very lugry sea on, and the steamer roll-fancied most wwe those of Sampson and Glam. not drawing 1.30 mètre, olenging to the Seclité ing heavily; kapt her head to srs again, E.S.E,It is hard to say without a regatta's experience coast. It is supposed they were carried by the A shipment of armis has been landed on the Française Enterprises Coloniales, Paris, re-just noient way to prevent her from falling prosented at Haiphong by J. d'Abbadis, left of Midnight, terrifis equalls of wind and rain, what kind of orew best suits the new boats, but Danube,

the line between Bangkok and Singapore on the 27th November, bating steam. Wind eastward, Bar, 29.89 steady. On Nov. if it is slight row, then Glass ought to win the Hongkong, el fran Europa herself. The host is intended at the wind reared to E.S.; same wonthor, race, for his light orem goes remarkably well. We cannot throw the responsibility of these for the trade between Haiphong and Hanoi. At staylight, very rough squalls of wind and rain. As to Sampson's bost, I am a little dubious as to unfortunate events on any one in Tonquin by Mendelssohn, will be performed in the Cathn. quantitim of water on dank. At 9.50 wind and whether the stroke will stay the half mila. They must be avoided for the futura, without of 85, THE Rent to piel for a fortnight for an.

We understand that the cantata "Landa Sion," Very hay sea from 3... and shipped larga dral by the he. The performed the Chasen moderating, went on half speed and kept on Goodiad's boat is say next fancy, and Friedrichs useless recrimination as to the present. With Society at a Choral Festival which has been arber or At ou, ware in lat. 16 deg. 33 has a crew bobind him which looks well enough regard to the pirates, they ought to be given & un paper, but does not seem to go well in practice, į sharp lesson which they will not forget. We ranged for Tuesday, the 14th instant, at 5.3 mi. N., long. 31 deg. 35 min. E. In the after- Co., le cantats has pach puber rebearsal for noon in weather cleared up rapidly, and went If they get into shape botwoon this and the race cannot be exposed continually to attacks of this

the past mouth with great success. A collection fall spoed again. At ennast the wind from

kind, anthorised if not actually assisted by the will be made on Tuely in aid of the Organ, molerate breeze and clear weather. Heary expect they will be very dangerous.

For the American Cup I still fancy Sampeon's Chinese Government. What are we to think of well on from S.S. W. Arrived at Pennag at Fund. Gauls Holy City," a osatota of consi-430 p.m. ou 25th Nov., all wall.

crow, and Goodled'e T like slmost as well. Fris-the Trotai, the idlo witness of the massacre F Lorable merit, will be put in rehearsal shortly.

The Washington correspondout of the Clove-driebs has the same crow behind him as for the If he did not contribute to it he at all events did lead Lender relates the following incident Chairma's Cap, and the ramarks abara spply not try to stap it, although a single word from mot John E. Ward at Morristown, N. Ja fow equally to him for this event. Glass has again him would have sutted. We have spoken of days ago. Mr. Ward represented the United a light crew, but his No. 3 (Master) in the above Chinese wearing the uniform of regalare being stata in China as Minister during the latter event is here replaced by a griffin, an important amongst the pirates. The Chinese will say, as part of Buchanan's administration.

they alwaynde, that these were disbanded soldiers, I still fancy Lawrie's crow for the Members' still wearing their uniform, who had joined the found the pastangera complaining the defen- Cap: I selected kis and Glass's last times, ad pirates. Nothing of the kind. It is quite verdants and others who had no business there, hace but the preference between these two tain that the regular troops have operated with being after their luggage. He arrested then.

One of the defendants hel three prior con- the pirates against us. Let us do to Chins as vistions recorded against him, and all three werą perhaps a shade the most for the former.

he does to us. Let us bare village for village onmmitted to gaal for three months, in default and demand head for bond. It is time to finish of Bading mourity for their good behaviour. the business,

CONFECTIONERY,

AND

FIRST SHIPMENT OF FANCY GOODS."

NEW PERFUMES.

Por Mon-of-war's Gigs and Whalers Distance, NEW SWEETS,

Ono Milo. Entrates, 81. First Prize, $15. Sean 35. Time allowed for Cars-80-: conds per Car.

FIFTH RACE 2.30 PM. "Pareos Cup For Double Bealls. Distance,

Ons Mile. Butrance, 8.

SIXTH RACE-3 T.M.

Griffins Race. For Four-Ogrs

Chincse Cop. For rowers who, have never faced o starter a Regatta. Distance, One Mile. Entrance. $5.

SEVENTIE BASS-A PO For Man-of-war's Cutfors.

The

Distance, Oue file. Rutrance, 81. First Prize, $15; So cond, $5. Time for Oars.-6 seconds par Ozr.

Esra RACE.-1.30 P.M. "Chairman's Cup" Fur Four Oars. Distanca, One-mile-and-a-half, Entrance, $10.

SAILING RACK. For Mon-of-war's Boats, any rig. Entrause, $2.

First Priza, 820; Second, $10.

SAANO KACR.

NEW CHOCOLATES. CUT GLASS BOTTLES GLOVE AND HANDKERCHIEF BOXES, BASKETS or CONFECTIONERY, CRYSTALLIZED FRUITS,

20.

CRACKERS,

Zo

A... 8. WATSON & Co., LIMITED, HONGKONG DISPENSARY. Hoagkang. 25th November, 1885.

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THE PROPOSED LIGHT ON GAP ROCK.

The following letter, received by the Hoag- kong Chamber of Commerce, has been handed to as for publication --

Copy. No. 1947

ALLEGED PIRATES.

barged with haring piratically attacked the Five Chinem were brought before the court Kart Hi Yua junk, and woanded nisa of har wow off a place doled Sam Man, on the 23rd alt. Ou De application of fuspastor Perry the case was adparued for a week.

STEAMER TATEYES. Three Chinese were brought before the Court

urged with having best on board the steamer San Pablo for the purpose of committing a felony

on the 6th inst.

P. 8. Harkia went on board the vessel, and

CORRESPONDENCE.

[We do not hold ourselvan regponsible for the opinion

expressed by our Correspondents]

MARINE INSURANCE.

Two launches built for tuo Toaquin Customs by the Hongkong and Wharapes Dock Company nderwent a trial st Haiphong on the 27 tinn. The results hoing the same as were obtained on the trial at Hongkong, the boats were acorpted They are invaded for the surveille of the conste of Anca and Truanin, but the nation drifted a diploustic etiquette, and consideration. Courrier d'Haiphong is at a loss to know what I asked Mr. Ward how he got over the drose- use these "oharming little boots will be in the Dal question stan he was our Minister to China. He replied: "At the time I was in Chins the roses alanys running along the coast.

ordinary dress of the American citizen would The Darjeeling New way: Darjeeling is hardly have been a fit one in which to Lare ap practically boycotted by the Thibatans. Thapasred pa a stale occasion. The Chinese kuow About the Professional Fours I don't know Paport trade from here is flourishing, but the little about the Americane at that time, and it enough to for any opinion. I have seen a strong import is almost nootinal. The fact is that wowa perhaps, mere noonasary to oroats a good Civil Servios four-(Hayllar Strokes) Look havo stirred up the mud too much justat present, impression there than at other pisses where our The Thibetans are masters of the situation as diplomatic relations had bean long established.bart . Sampson 3, and Shepherd bow; and the far as the Jeylap Fres is concerned, and they For several decades I have beso the captain of Military hova also a powertal crow--Major Ellie, know the fact thoroughly wall. What will be done the Chatham Artillery, a little company in a Lients. Bratawell Little, and Lawrie. Grimble in this complication is a question; but certainly New-Jersey village. I was captain of it at this has entered a mercantila crew, but I luva ant we are bound to turn the Taibelang out of Sikkim. Lime, and had a captain's uniform, a part of

which was a dresscont with military lace on theseen snything of it yet, nor of the tradesmen's Trath of the 23th October says:-"Colonel Reeves, and with brass battons upon which wers crow 1 believe is to be entered. The Civil Ser Henry Mapleson telegraphed me on Monday as the letters C. A., meaning the Chathar rien crew locks like being tard to beat. NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS.

follow-Madame Maris Rose has no intention Artillery. On my way to China I shopped at

TO THE KRITOR OF THE DAILY PEE86," As to the Grifting, I fancy Hilon's or Ander Communications on Editorial matters should be fofsinging in Visnas, batshe will, at thecousinsion Paris, and had the military lase taken off and

S-Any one reading the recent correspon. dreamed "The Editor," and those on business "The of her present engagement with Mr. Carl Koas, diplomatic tapo pat on. This coat was buttoned son's orders, and for the Extra Raos Conner's or

done in the Times on the subject of Marina Manager," and not to individuals by nadie,

uske a tour through the United States, then on up class at the throat, and on the whole was not | Gillon's.

Insurance in the East, and not conversant with Correspondente are requested to forward their monet Australia, returning to Europe vid China and a bad looking uniform. Is Chinn. I wore it upon Out of the numerous entries for the Ladies'

Sir, I am directed by the Offer Administer the totrita raotine of business, would baggine sari ad-lease with communications added to the India, and then to Paris, where she will zvenueal state corsaiona, and it was generally admired. Paras (pair outa) I have selected three boata being the Government to inform you that all that the London underwriters wera poxing as For Merchant ships' Boats only. Entranos, S Editor, not for pahlination, but an aridenon of good Personally, I have my doubts whether this Chi-C. A stod for. I replied that the suit was

her former position at the Grand Opéra, Paris. The Chiness often asked me what the letters woon which I can find very little to choose necessary reports on the proposed Lighthouse benefactors to the unsuspicious and guilless Fiat Prize, $20; Second. $10.

YACHT BACK.

ness and Indian tour will ever tako place. meant as an hozone to Chios, and that the letters Lawrie and Master, Goodlad and Shepherd, and for the southers approaches to the Harbour individual who Eguros as B, in transaction with All letters for publication should be written on one

Á, the avant. having been obtained, His Excellency has for- dr of the paper only.

tool for Chion and America and in order to Glas and Thompson. As to the last mir, hawwarded to the Searsiary of State your letter of How often, way I ask..lees the London ander. According to the Pioner, the reason why show how much sur constry thought of Ciklus aver, I am in some draht as to whether they are the 28th September last, oud has recommended writer pr for that matter, any underwriter, Abertisements and Subscriptions which ara ant selerad for a Azad period will be continuod antil marketa, is simply becuase Indian laboar a A. This explanation was taken in good faith, the preference to the first two paire.

Indian yarn is ousting English in the Ching we had bonerred her by putting the C. before the not a shade too heavy, so that I inolins to give your propem! for fasoarable consideration. peruse the written instructivas given by the His Excellency has also forwarded copies of parties wedering the goods from the agent bread, Urders for actes copies of the Daily Prens shonizhoup, and Canton is neater Bombay thad Liversed the uniform was a saOCESS."

the reports referred to to Har Majesty's Minis- or bow often do to credits against which they For the double sculls again there are three for at Paling for the information of the Chinese are drawn pass before him I will reature to rews I And it difficult to choose betwean-Glass Government.

tay that it is rare now-a-daya that the profit does and Friedrichs, Goodled and Laurie, and Hayller In the opinion of the different persona con not state in what manner the insuranos is to be lied, the Gap Rock is the best site for this covered, and in what company; further, it is more and Shepherd. As to the first two,

ame doubt with regard to Glass and Thompsonlighthouse; and, although some dificulty will tkan certain that the private instructions state very olmely the souras to be adopted, both an be experienced in landing materials for ita non- ahore, and sa to the other two I think I should struction, such difficulty is not insuperable. I regards the insurance and the returns M-Jukes, have to toss up to decide which to back.

hare the honour to be, Bir, your most obedient in bia letter, properly slates the case: the under- I do not know how many may entor for the servant.

writer is unt at liberty to questim the applicant as to the ownership of the goods at the time ot Senior Sculls, but I do uut mind putting my

taking out the polisy, but în casa of loss the ap- hat or (Hinas aminst any ther comer. Of the

plicant might be called upon to prove his interest. entries for the Junior Sculls, I believe the main

If the London naderwriters bad boldly come forward and said "We abject to che Chias Com. panies invading certain routes that have bitter.

For Yachts Over 10 Tons. Erung, $5. Time for ton page. Cap pensated by the Victoris Recreation Club.

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SECOND DAY,

FRIDAY, 17TH DECEMBER. 1886. FIRST RACE-12.30 г.M.

For Gigs pulled by European Noa-Commissioned Offleors and Men of say Regiment or Corps in Garcison, or by European Maxbers of the Police Force. Distance, Ono Mile. Entrance, St. First Prize, $15: Second, $5. SKOOND RACE.--1 P.X. Internetimind" Kans "Chudlenge Cup”-For Four Cars Dialanes, Ono Mile. This Cap toho won twà consentivo years before being finally held. Won last year by the Scoteli. Distancs, One Mile. Entrance, $10.

THIRD LACE.-1.30 .M.

faith.

counteringsdeG.

The Daily

Press,

pool" The Statenas double whether its com»,-

na sent before 11 am on the day of publication. temporary is well informed In saying this. The. Wo (Japan Mold the following charming after that boar he supply is limited,

real reason for the preferenss, it suspects, is the myth, as novel to Japanese sa to foreigners, in fact that the Tadian yaru, is of a description the columns of the Poltory Gazette: In some better suited to the wants of the Chinese people. districts of Japan this natives hare a remarkable Sir Rutherford Alcook tells as that the whole custom in connected with window.gardening population of tira thoneros in cotton clothes bones wherein reside one or more daughter of a far stouter and more durable order than the of a carriageable agé, an empty Rower-pot, of Lnershire mill torn out, and that unti: Man-oruamental charactor, is enciroled by a ring, cbaster can send cloth" to Chins of ho dos ad snapended framh the window or verandah by cription which the masses wear, there will be no light chains To Juliets of Japan are, of course, demand for the produse of English looms.

nitrnetive, and their Ramos as anxious as those of other lands. But, instead of serenades by momlight and other delicate ways making an

Honoxusa, December 8th, 14×0.

As will be seen by the correspondence, pub.

We have to acknowledge receipt of the Chinese

feel the

Horn Roca (open to the Est.cols in Hongkong. lishad io saotber column, the Hongkong Keowder and Misionary Journal for November. impression, it is vlignotto for the Japanese Ioror struggle will lie between Goodled and Lawrie,

Half-mile. Are 15 and ander.

FOURTH Rac3-2.30 PM.

For Men-of-War's Cutters

Distance, One

FIFTH RACE-3.P.M.

EIGHTH BAC-4.39 P.M.

“SAILING RASE.

Victoria Recreation Cich

THIRD DAY,

SATURDAY, 19TH DECEMBER, 1886.

FIRST RACE-12.30 PM.

Senior Scalls. For Single Pair Beuling Boats,

Entranco, 8 Distance, One Mile.

-SECOND RACE-1.00 P..

coud, 95.

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

{AUFHLIED TO THE "DAILY FRESH,"

Lopov, 4th December. RESIGNATION OF THE FRENCH MINISTRY.

and junk came to the assistance of the first pirate The Sght was still maintained, however, the barriers in the river. He is, they say, until about 9 pm, when the complainant's junk strongly anti-forcïgo, and he wishes to see the went aground. At that time they had nine men foreign shipping permanently debarred from and been drowned. When their vessel struck wounded, and throq others had jumped overboard needing the river above Whampoa, arguing, they get off and went ashore, and the two pirate The French Ministry has resigned in conse- marevyer, at the barlare constitutes pro-arsita then name ap std looted the junk of every- queneo of the rejection of the French Budget.

thing, after which they sailed away. On Mon

THE FORTLOOMING REGATTA.

FTTH MAN.

THE ATTACK ON THE TONQUIN BOUNDARY COMMISSION.

Colonial Secretary's offios, Hongkong, 1st December, 1885.

(84) F. STEWART

Acting Colonmi Secretary.

The Hon. P. Eyrie. Chairman, Chamber of

Conmerov.

The Chamber's letter to the Government was published in the Daily Press of the 9th-No vanber-Ex. D.P.]

THE OBSTRUOTIONS TO NAVIGA. TION IN THE CANTON KIVER.

+

A SHAREHOLDER Hongkong, 7th December, 1836.

Chamber of Comuierce bave been waking Dr. Edkins cnclude his paper on "The futures show plant in his hand, which he boldly senidents.

to approach the dwelling of his lady bearing I have a notion that the former will win it bár

been the main channels our premium resaipts," it could be easy to understand the strong representations upon the non-removal attitude of China towards Christianity" with the

hat, statement (unt we have every reason to ballove

ua kope, reverently, proceeds to plant in With regard to the Jackana Cup I am in the

gramblings of the green.syed monster, but in Mile. Eatranco, 1. First Prize $20 of the obstructions to navigation in the back that Chinese legislation will become more wild and the empty vase. This takes place at a time when dark with respset to what has been entered; there

cash in the tenth of the China Companies that they Somad, $10. No time allowed for Osrs. resob of the Parl River. In his letter ad- benefsent and cases of perscention diminish ie dangatee so at bome, neither of whom, of onurae, fore my tip is "no saves, can talkee by and bye."

ho is tally mesure that both mother and

were "carrying on an undignified und unworthy (Winner of 7th Raou, 1st Day, to be excluded).resaid to the Hongkong Government, the number until gradually the country and its just is at all conscious that the young man is taking

system" is to place their complaints on the more tations shall e completely transformed ander

category as those of the London tradesman when "Ladies FurNA.” For Pair Cars. Distance, Hon. P. RERIE, Chairman of the Chamber,pute the renovating infeta of the gospel" Mr. H. tch a liberty with the flower pot outside their

The following correspondence has been hand-hainveighs against the co-operative store. It re One Mile. Entrapos, 23.

mains to be seen what this reduction in the so- the case forcibly, and shows the worious extant A. Giles contributes a short now on " The plea window. It is believed that a young lover so SIXTH RACK-3.30 PM.

ed to us for publication -

vertised rates bring forth. I cannot help think- To be Rowed in & or 8-Onred Royal Naval Gigs of the loss quad to foreign shipowners by ace of O-four, and the Rev. C. F. Kupfer engaged has never been seen by bis lady or by

Copy.

ing that bud-the-writer of the Marine Insurance. or Whalers, by Olcors of Ships-of-War in the retention of the barriers in the river cation in China." The Roy, De Graves con-

gives the first instalment of an article on Edu-bar mamma in this act of acrilege. This sot of piscing pretty plant in the empty flower-

Hongkong General Chamber of Commereo, Company's lottar witnessed the Saghalien soi- Harbour. Can presented by the Members of above Whamps. He says that the loss to the dades bis interesting "Boninisces of thirty pet is guivalent to 's focal-proposal to the the Hongkong Club

dent and by what a slender chance a heavy dis- 27th November, 1886. Time for Oars,-6

astor was averted, he would pausa in advocating scends per Car.

N'eamers running on, the Shangbai-Canton and editorial notes make up the remainder of the proposing to a lady." The wouthful gardener. of the attack by pirates on Mang-kai and H.. 21st August last, sad, to previous correspondence holdar, applicaat. or underwriting association.

Fears mission work." Correspondence, revis, ug lady who dwells within, and this Enatorn fashion is a most dedicate and harmless way of

The Courier d'Haiphong pablishes an soovant

Bir,-Adverting to your letter No. 1,354 of the, a mate of rates that show no profit to the share- SEVENTH RACE P..

line alone amounts to some $220,000 per zumber. Por Mon-of-war's Gigs sod Whalers. Distance

having settled his plant to his mind, rotirea,

respecting the obatriations in the Canton Biver, I am, your obedient servant, One Milo Eatranes, $1. First Prize, $15 annum. To this of course has to be added

and the lady is free to not as she plase ko, from which it appears that only a portion I have the honour, by desire of the Committes of Second, $5. Time allowed for Oars, coconds the loss incurred by the outside steamers On the 25th wit, it may be remembered, about It bu is the right man, she takes every care of the French Delimitation Commission was this Chamber, to again draw the attention of par Oar. (Winner of 4th Bans on lat Day to and that sustained by the Hongkong, fishing jank, and reported to the Polios that they her or hands, that all the world may see the very clear, in as follows

a dozen Chinainen arrived in this colony by of his gift, watara itud tands it carefully with present at the time. The recount, which is not the Gorezuant to this question, as the delay in be excluded).

the discharge of steamers at Whampoa is be Cantan, and W Seamboat Company had been attacked by pirates off a place sailer donor in onepted as a suitor. But, if he is not

coming worse than ever; and I am requested to "Members' Cup." Prosested by Members of and the Obins Navigation Company. All buat 10) miles distant from this port. Their plant is torn from the vase, and the next morning Sam Mun, batwoHD Swalow and Hongkong, forourite, or if stata parents object, the poor

Meng-kai ia an important Chinese marketak if the Goverment van inform the Chamber LEKIN OF OPIUM AT FOOCH ›W. town situated at the confluence of the Song-whatsteps have been taken by H.E.M.'s Minister the Victoria Club. For Four Cons. Dis-this expenditure goes to benefit no one, story was to the effect that when near Bam Mauss, lip and withered, on the verandah or on Thack-Meng and the Hal-atub anal, the two at Peking towards the removal of the obstruc- tance, One Milo-and-a-half. Entrabox, 816nd is wilfully caused by the obstinate they were met by a saltwo-wasted junk, from the path below."

The following translation of a Chinese criti- For All Open Boats, Chinese excluded. Enanathy or intentional obstructiveness of the and the one of the strange junk commened which they were ordered to slop. They rofased

stromme constitating the boundary between Chins tions; or if nothing has yet been decided, the and Toaquin. On the other side is the Chinesa Committee would be glad to know if there are is made upon the contents of the despaton trance, 8. First Prize, 230; Second. $10.

sny prospects for their sarly removal, · Viceroy of the Two Kwang. According to Bring at them. They returned the are, and the

addressal by the Opium Lekin Trotzi Hau YACHT BACD.

village of Thoang-Hin. At low tide there is Shipowners are put to the unnecessary expense For Yachts Under 10 Tons. Eutranos, es Chinese toport, Admiral PENG YO.LI is fight was kept up for about thres hours, when a

dry land between this place and Mong kai, but) of keeping up atenen-lauuchas, and the movement Jiew-oh to the British Cononi at Fooshow, MA Time for Tonnage. Cup presented by the shielly responsible for the maintenance of

st high tides considerable depth of water of ocean steamers are hampered through the bishal To the Chung Ngoi Bas Po (Chizans separates them. To the south of Bong-kalbobbornness of the native Authorifice in koop- Daily Presa) has been forwarded to us:--

ing the muthern branch of tho Canton River On reading the Chinoso despatch addresssi to kad at a distance of about 700 mètres is the closel, piltally causing a loss to shipping in the British Conant, Mr. Wattore, by the Tastai village of Habuinh. The oltadel is situated } təreat of over $320,000 per annum za regards the - Huh Chisw-ché, who is appointed to superintend to the east of this village at a distance of steamere running regalarly on the Shanghai-the collection of Chinese tax on Opiam in the 100 mètrea

Canton line alone, apart from outsiders, of which province of Fabkien, as published in the Shen- The sooth-west angle of the there have been a considerable number of late go of the 27th October, 1986, I notice the state nitadel is connected by a covered way with owing to the demand for rise in the Kwangmont he makes regarding Opism is like to an For Merchant Vessels Gigs. Distance, Ous tection to Canton. The Viceroy tukos shel-day might Inspector Perry, owing to certain

hilloop 29 mètres high which dominates the whole tang previnos,

es parts statement made to Istuce belief in his Mile. Entrance, 81. First Prize, $15; Se-ter bebind Para, and plends his advice ag information, proceeded to Phackiwan, sad with

district At the top of this hillock blockhouse Buck injusflor mods 26 comment. The com argument Bt., argument without sufloient rea the reason for his inaction.

mma constables boarded a junk which lay thers, Whether THIRD RACK-1.30 ♬ m.

and arrested five men on board. The vessel

was in course of construction, and the Chance-plaints of this Chamber and the representations son]: consequently I, an observer, cannot allow it Professional Cup. (Upon to crews composed of this is the cass or not, it is certain but no being esarobed, a large number of things were Prospects for the Regatta mutines as brighter and the Chief de Posts were to have had thair made on behalf of the meantile community to pass without making some comment on it.

hare basa steadily disregarded by the Governor- It having boon found that Opium www a few Professional, teroautilo, and Trades Fours), afforts have been made to clear the river of found which are said to be part of the property as erer; at preoptalmost every four par satry quarters there.

General of Canton, notwithstanding the order hidden article in the reign of Taon Kwang, and German Cap. Distanco, One Milo. En-the obstructions to its navigation that hava prisoners were taken bulars Mr. Mackuse at the the paire bate saintched, but there are cuy Commission was to have met at Mong-kal. Mhim to arrange for the removal of the obstactas treaty wax made Gutween China and Great Bri

looted from the junk referred to above. The seacus likely to stand to the end; ous or two of

The Franco-Chinese Frontier Delimitation sont from Paking in Angust, 1883, calling upon during the reign of Hienfung, when • trico, S10,

so long vexed the minds of shipmasters and Police Court yesterday, and remanded for a week

fais, a tariff was then fixed, from which & large To bo Rowed in Gigs. (Open to Naval and inflicted such great and needless loss on denos having been taken. Most of the xuan who of large entries for both doubila saa singið analia | sert thers by the Prendent to wait His the Government the imperative necessity of pro- the intention of re-organizing the Lakip

on the application of Inspector Porry, no evi amount remaining, while there is every prospect Haltce, a member of the Commission, had been complained of Military Officers of all Nationalities. Dis shipowners and others. It is to be bopad forged the complaint biva laft the celozy for Thore is zo sign of any flagging in the interest ceilenoy Teng, President of the Chinese Contesting Hiritish toterests in the Canton watore, taxon Optoms. Of course, it's his duty to s

bat Sir JOHN WALSHAM will give the Teung-their homes, but it is hoped some of them may "American Cup." Four Oars. Distance, One i Yamen no eat until they have not only binduced to retard to give evidence. Four of and enthusiasm shown in the work of training, wision. He was accompanied by Liout. Bobin, and I am to request that His Exeilandy the Off so, but he does not my from what treaty he gets cer Administering the Government RI, at an the 39th article quoted, bat judging from the Mile, Entrsace, 910.

the wounded mou Fot roamin in the Government Awarm of boats atit leaves the boathouse every who was attached to the Commission as topogte early opportunity, arais bring this matter to lasersion which be, the Thotai, used, I find it Lgiven instructivas for the removal of the Cisil Hospital under treatment.

night, and stop watches begin to some into phical officer. M. Hoitoa and M. Bohla had mailes of Her Britannic Majesty's Minister at gouted from the British treaty. Now, taking For Heavy Giga pulied by Evropana Non-Com- barriers in the Pearl River, but insisted impon.

requisition. At one time I had grave foars that suspicion of the inhabitants, the district haing Peking.

his words that foreign merchants who have cargo missions Ofcars and Man of any Regiment the work being imoodiately carried out. The ink letter: Tong-qui, 19th November. On several events, owing to the aeoident to Dequestors in one of the koumi reserved for the tion before any written sommunication can reach deat of Castues Kien ta] for a special permit, The Courrier d' Haiphong publishes the follow- abost would be stenok out of the entries for apparently quita tranquil, and they took up their As the Feiko River may be closed to unriga- to land or ship must apply to the Superiatau or Corps in Garrison, or by European Mam Foreign Miniator.should, indeed, he invited the upper river the work of polleation is pri "bers of the Police Force The "Bosts to be approved by the Committee. Time allowed to make a joint representation to the Chinese coding regularly. The rebels and pirates are Thompson's hand last week. It sasma, however, Commission. On the 28th November Lent the North. I am to request thist His Excellency failing which the goods so landel or shipped will be good enough to telegraph to H. B. M's will be liable to confiscation, the article quoted for Ours. Distance, One Mile. Entrance, 81. | Government upon this matter, which is one of not saffer a partial defeat. They will finish by first apposed, for this popular stroko is now at examination of the frontier district near Cape borne by the Chamber), asking for information which does not affect the matter relating to the still numercus, but not a day passes that they do that the sideat was not so serious se was at Bokio left with a few men to make a topographical Minister, Peking (any expensa will be willingly by him actually applies to the Maritime Customs, First Prize, $15; Second, 5 (Winner of such general commercial-interest. Sir Jeux getting worn out and disappearing. Binh-L work again with a glore on the damaged hand, Fack-lang 2nd Race, First Day, excluded.

and urging the importance of this subject-I Lekin ter on opiam; moreover, the two words SEVENTH RAC£--3.30 p.m. WALSHAM, however, acting singly, is able to was lately at in the power of the Guan-Chat and does not show any signs of the affecting his Extra Boo. For Cauton Fours.--(Opm to demand the removal of the barriere as a

Long-qui. On the 2nd November the rebels

The citadel of Hai-ninh was at this time on have the honour to be, Sir, your most obedient Kien tu clearly point to the official who has tho

servant,

epovial control si tha máttors counseżad with the Griffins and Bowers.net picsad in the other right, his Government having as recently motimethattwo companies—ono of Tonquizses, prospects of a large satzy for the Interactionsi Ferlay, in charge of the Engineer department, i came in great number and took it, almost at the rowing. I am gry to hear; however, that the ampied by M. Tarris, Residency clerk, and M.

(Bil) PL. RynIE,

Maritime Cartone If Hra Teotai considers Cab Hacsa). Distanco, One Milo,

himself to be the Superintendent of Customs SAILING RACE

made important concessions to Chine. It Captain Olive, and one of the Legion; Captain Face are not so good as they were at the ovu with a score of ohansours and militiainen. M. The Hor. F. Stewart, LL. D., Acting Colonial apply to matters relating to the Lekin tax on then this 39th Article of the trusty would not will be competent to him to point out that of the soldiers of the Quas-Dust, who wore densament. At that time there wars four grow! Haitse had seven or eight men with him at

Opium; therefore Ilovethis very mattor to those the British Government will view any far.fending the village against the pirates. The in the running-English, Scotch, Irish, and Mong-kad

best informed to form a judgment. sågain, Esi ther delay in the matter as evidence of an little column was commanded by Captain German, Bince then I do not think either the On the night of the 24th the citadel was str. Copy. Colonial Becretary's Office,

Paotai, borrowing the 40th Artials of the Bri For Yachts Orer 10 Tons, Entraacs, $5. Time unfriendly and distrustful spirit not at all the had to take three farts geard. Irish or the German crew have been out, and Itacked by Chinas pirates. Bhortly afterwards No. 1941 Hongkong, 29th November, 1886.

fish tresty as a subject for his argument, ways ing entrance to Binb-Ln, and then to hoar that the racs la likely to be merely a match the house occupied by M. Haitoe was also st-

that it is not permissible for foreign merchnata for tonnage. Cup prosinted by the Victoria calculated to promote good feeling or to lead take "The Village, which was anergationily de

Bir-With referenon to your letter of the 27th to chandestinely muship goods, &e.; bat this Roorentin Ciob.

taokal, and towards morning . Haitse had to instant, respecting the obstructings in the Can-article, sccording to tas English version of the For Yachts Under 16 Tons. Entrance, 35. Time

to further concessions in the future. More.euded: The losses of the pirates were grant between the English and Seótolt.

In a single fort as many as thirty bodies of Chi- This year there is quite a large number of leave it to mek refuge in the altadel. On the ton Elvar, I am directed by the Officer Adminle treaty, I find, rsiars, to the transhipment from for tonauge Cup presarsed by the Victoria over, the continuance of these barriers in these were found. They also abandoned eleven Stotehmen rowing, and Glass has almost a per- way he met M. Fexrin, who was coming to his storing the Government to laufort you that is ons vessel ta seother while lying at suchors and Recreation-Club.

Canton river, when it is know they are the horsea, of which seven were killed during the ring number of fratrate or to select his crew sistance. The attack was continued on the 25th at Peking, as requested by the Chambor, and will boasting of his talent, purposely left out the Excellensya telegraphed to H.B.M's Minister Hea Tootsi is striving to gain his point, he, Second Day), 6 (Third Day) Clout Day 1 medius caues of beavy loss to foreign action some quick-ring in a frose. I de not think the crew will be the same and 26th and until seven o'clock on the morning address: Despatos to him at once, transmitting word bersel, which he did not as0 in his argu. (Becond-Day), Day)'clown in THEEDAT.

quantity of exrbridges. The dafest of the rebele the 14th instant, at 6 p.m., and must be sent in shipping, are Freeedingly apt to begal, among so complete that they had not time to carry as last year, although all the men are at his of the 27th, by which time the provisionsud water a copy of your letter and urging the importance ment; if he did so, the fest of the bores (lit., is writing to the How. BECRETARY giving one Western uations, a suspicion that the Chis off all their wounded and in all they left more command, and the present iles of the one of the little garrison were oxhausted and chair of pressing this subject with the Chinese An- bis stupidity] may be . Furthermore the of boat, eolase, number of care, &o. Post en

thorities:

46th Artiole of the treaty is again used by Hou I am to add that His Excellency regrete that Total, and ou reading it I also find that he and 7, (Bacond Day), 2 and 4 (Third Day.. trust of the good faith of France and not lasse were also great. Liant. Brissse, of the 2, and Lawrie (bow). It is possible that the diante Chinese wearing the uniform of he has no information to communicato at the quoted as his authority the British treaty, and trios allowed for rasos 4 and 7 (First Day 6 ness Governinost entertain a groundless distans retreatsen, B our side they gra to be-ins (stroke), G. Stewart3, Good. ammunition was fast diminishing. Amongst Legion, died from biserounds on the 8th. Ceptain tries for the Yacht Races must be sent to trbly other Western Powers The Viceroy of Fannst was seriously wounded in the head, but Kennedy may occupy No. 3 saat, but otherwise regalare ware observed, and these largely in present moment and that he has asked H.B.M.'s at the time when the treaty was signed between W. H. RAY Entries for the upsa Bailing Boats to Mr. Bensis, on or before Tezspar, the 14th Chibli and the Marquis Tuane can hardly, in or out of danger. Que sergeant, three legion. I do not expant any alteration in the names 1 cressed in number towards the sad. The total Consul at Canton, who has been in direct som-the two nations [Great Britain and China Lekin aries, and fourteen tirailleurs wore wounded. In have given. The English row on exarday wear of the ablakding fores was about 1500. Only a musication with H.B.M.'s Minister, whether he tax was not in existence, and the levy of sunk in we imagine, regard with approbation the this mountainous country it is diffoalt for the invery nice style. Grimbia had behinć kom deur faw cartridges remaining, it was decided to soaks can give any. I have the beneur. So, conduct of His Excellency CHANG CHIN-TUNGsgular troops to masure and to fight. Bramwell 3 Master 2, and E. B. Sbrord (how) sortie, which took place at half past soven,

what a splendid country! When it is traverted i

FOURTH RACE,—9.00 P‚μ‚

tance, ma Mila Time for Darra.

FITH RACE-2.30 г.m.

SIXTH RACE.-3.00 ..

For all Open Bosta. (Chinese stcluded).

SAILING RACK.

For Hakka Boats. Entrance, $1. First Prize,

$10; Secud, $5.

YACHT RACE),

instant

J. H. STEWART-LOCKHART,

Hoo. Searstary. VICTORIA RECREATION CLUB. Hongkong, 8th December, 1868.

Jannet arrived from Than-Nguyen to the relief

I desired by the Commition to urge upon racanes was derived. It appears that fitü Tao-

Bemetary.

Chairnian

(83) F. STEWART, Liu persistently turning a deaf ear to all semen by goed roads, trade and syristlture will fad The boat wint wary amoothly when I mw it, but when the defonders of the eitsdel, twenty-three.

Acting Colonial Becretary [2299 | strances and-representations on this subject.. bare nalimited opportunities of development,” I nationd a pather serious fault on the part of man is all, made for the south. Arrived at the Hon. F.Byris, Chairman, Chamber of Commerce,

aid of the funds for the waintoonmoe of the [soldiers only commenced when the Taiping rebels were devastating the province of Kiangnan and other places, and it may be sean' that the articles so quoted by Han-Tsotsi plessly show