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As a conclusion to the story of Port Hamilton The Foocher Echo mya:~Two gentlemen The extraordinarily long dolay in the ratifion.the institution was, in nurse of formotion and and its late occupation by our inval forces, we who went up the Yuanton river on the 20th tons of the Barman Treaty is not due, as we before the appointment of a permanent secretary Whitehall Revine) have to state that the cable March were told by the villagers of Tai Chiong tuve before stated, to any bitch in the provisions M. Grant having respraded, the proceedings which connected the settlement with Bhangbai that a tiger had killed and eaten a young bulinokof the agreement. It simply arises from Chinose was sold last week by the Admiralty to a cele the praylons aight; probably this is the samediatarinesa that they have not been exchanged. graph company for £15,000. It was put down beast with whom our correspondent had sack an
We believe that instructions have, boon tole a recently as November, 1885, by the Telegraph unpleasant meating a month ago. We hear that a Goustraction and Maintersuce Company, at a party of koon sportemen, armed to the tenth with graphed to H.M.'s Representative in Chins with ant of upwards of £92,000, but is now in a defro-tillos and revolvers, has started in search of thereforenes to the contention of the Custotas a itive condition.
tiger, but we think there is little obanse of their thorities in the matter of lakin on opium which was imported price to the regulations of the ad- masting him.
ditional article, coming into feroo. These in- Web's Marionettes gave a matinés porform-tractions are, we baffeye, that no infringemont
HONGKONG AMATEUR ATHLETIO
SPORTS.
in on
15.5.10 p.m.-ONE MILE FLAT RACE
Wineurs at previous meetings to be penalized 200 yards for Brst win, and 30 additional for a vecceeding win. Prizes presented by the La dis of Hongkong.
Winner of last meeting. A do C. Beaulan. 5m. 69008-
Two only started, J. D. Anderson and H. F. Hayllar. The latter at onco took the lead in the rat lap had gained about 25 yards. Atch succeeding round this distance was in eransed as Anderson was walking in anything but froo style. On the last lap be considerally improved, and walking in much better form gained a little ground, but he was so hopelessly
The following started-H. N. Thompson, E. Behind that his efforts wereof littloavail. Hayllar,
: who when he had entered about half the lie. Shopherd, C. H. Lammert, F. Grimble, C.E. tane, aw that the race was almost a certainty lolworthy, S. H. Petta, and B. H. Draw Iathorst lap Thompson let, the remainder be. for him, did not ostend himself and honce the time was not so good as it might have been, buding well up. Fast at the finish of the first lap, Hol worthy unfortunately fell, and although he at mush ground that he decided to fall out. Asosch and the number was at last reduced to three- Thempaan, Sbapher, and Drew. On doing the fourth lap Thompson, whe lud boon loading since the start, was overtaken by Shepherd, who gradually increased the distance and won by about thirty yards. Timis, 5min..JOsers.
B. B. Shopbard..................
1
A.F.Hasllar BALTA12cessire lap was dovered, slan men began to drop
7-3.20 p.m.-TROWING
Winners at previous meetings of Hongkong and elsewhere to ba penalised five yards. Prize prosentod by the Hongkong Criekot Clab, Winner at last meeting, W. Pikė. 19 yardı, 1 foot. 6 inches. Three competed-J. H. HoGarry, F. 1. O.
Wilson was the first to throw and Robertson
On Thursday next, at the Theatre Royal,
Blondid weather favoured these sports, SMALLER KITION, Rs1.850., pp. 776 $3.00 City Hall the Fan on the Bristol" Company
jopen for a abort wason, with John F. Sheridan ance on Saturday afteracon at the Theatre of the regulations existing prior to Fab. I could which took place en Bainrday afternoon on the the race been a closer contest Tims, 9uia. Ssconrabattempted to join in again, he had lost o jía bis original part of Widow O'Brien. We can Royal for the convenience of obildren and foci-be passed without representations being made. Cricket round. Taste was a large gathering safely prophesy crowded house, for the pisce lies which was availed of by a well filled house, Tho Chinees at present have endeavoured to go of spectators, and a good many Indfos put draws in whatever part of the world it is playad. notwithstanding the emuntar attraction produced contrary to trusty rights under which opium Las
appearance daring the afternoon. We venture to think Hongkang will not be slow by the sports. The little pes seemed very nisur pussed into the country for more than a quarter His Fixpalloney, the Acting Governor and Mre. to appreciate this mirth provoking pisos, which with the performance and evinced their most ur- of a catury. is veritably what is called, in theatrical par mistakeable appreciation. In the evening author performance was given, whơn thụ Theatro was
The question of the opming of the West Marah vare macal. Great credit is due to CHEMISTO,luce, "a sorenwer."
to crowded that many were unable to and posts, River stove Canton for commeros and navigation Mr. Hayllar, the Ho Secretary, for the The 127 men charged with coatravention of This frot testifies of itself to the deserved pe continues to receive some attention. The French satisfactory manner in which the necessary se the Arms Ordiusuce were again before the Pe-pularity of this uníqua entertainment. Tamor. have studied the subiect somewhat, when they rangesvanta wore carried ext, sad to the follor. Wilson, W. B. Robertean penalined yardz).] ties Coert on Saturday, and, with the exception row evening the entertainment will be under the found that the Red River was not the water way ing gentlemen who acted on the Committee distamend him by about 10 yards; MaGarry was of one, were disobargod, as they were not fenod patronage of His Excellency the Governor and it was opad. It is now atated that a rough Mesita. O..S. Bari, G. B. Coxon, A. Denison, with arma ou their person. In the ore excer Mrs. Marah. A complete change of programme Syndicate is to be formed to oudeason to obtain. WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, AND to a rarelor was found on the man, and he is announced for the oponsion, including Little certain concessions from the Chinese on the Ellis, H. Fess, M. D. Graham, J. Grant, F. A. case storis adjourned until to-day. The opiam Ited Riding lood" (the Charm of the Houzebald), West River There is no doubt that there is a Hazeland, K. Kook, Lawrio, R.A. E. Mackean, is detained by order of the Government. The to sonolate with the transformation scene which rish country lying between the West Nivar and H. O. eteulit, Ramsey, RN, J. H Stewart wases of the opium desler and of the masters of has giran mush pleasure to those who have wit the new Freach fratier of Tonquin, which could Lookhart, Ii. M. Thompson, A. K. Travers, and the cargo boats are also under romand
he sartað vie Canton. It is the land of prozaleo France hopell to tap from her new possessions, to Lesers. J. Grant (Clerk of the Course); W. H. A largely attended meeting of the Britial re- Frezchung, however, is not a peresna grata Young (Starter); W. M. Deane, Major Ellis, and af Canton, notwithstanding the cordiality which M. Grols (Judges); Crawford Kerr (Referee). wbisa bas just- occurred on the Solargot Go.idonte in Yekohanis was held under the preexiste at Tientsin; nor is tan present Viceroy verament Kailway. It appears that as a good ideay of the Hon. Sir Francis Plunkett on the
There were a goodnumber fentries for nearly train was nearing Batu Tips the engine wae 24th March to consider the best mode of ecle of the Two Kwang likely to look on the project and W. M. B. Arthur (Official Timekeeper). brating the Queen's Jubilee A Committee was with any favour, no matter by whom introduced. driven on one line of raite, while the cars, owing Appointed for the purpose consisting of the It is at Peking that the terms will have to be every event, but only a small proportion of these
following: The Hou. Bir F. R. Plunkett ught out in the test place. R.C.M.G., H.B.M. Miniator; Mr. Justice
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The Daily Press.
HONGKONA, APRIL 4TH, 18×7.
The delivery of the French mail was began at 4.35 pipi, on Saturday
The British gunboat Rombler loft Amoy on the 30th uit. for Swatow,
It is ropogled that the Sooloos haro killed a Spanish coil në Cagayan.
week ending the 25th March.
The German gunboat Nautilus arrived wi Amoy on the 31st alt from Hongkong.
It in with zooch regret (says the Straits Times) that wo have to report a fatal nocident
te south eavelaanses at the points, were ran on to unnther act of rails. The rought was a general upast which canead the death of thror tires and injuries of five othara It was most for tunate that the train was cot crowded with
Банкенката
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The Japanese schooner Asaki-mare arrived at Tokubana on the evening of the 21st ultime from Bandai. She reports having experienced typhoon on the 9th ultimo, blowing hardest from | thủ S.E., with a high mountainous ses. For the safety of the rousal it was compelled to eat away the foremant; wiso lost bowsprit and jibboom, main-topmast and all yards, Lothing remasining but damaged anin-mast Biggol jury masts sud reached as faz an Inzhaoye übers she was take is taw by the steamer Togenoura-meru, from Hakodate.
Dussed it.
annen; H.'s Acting Consul, Yokolaa
somo distason brhiad olther. In the next trial Robertson led by about one yard. Wilson at eccond essay was successful, thus winning by ist we able to equalise matters, but on the about 5 yards as Wilson beat Robertson on even terus, the matter is not of so much im- portance, but it may be mentioned, that in
petitios such as this, live yards is a very heavy pounky, Bistaum 100 yards..
F.H. O. Wilson
1
W. B. Robertson................ 8.-3.30 p.m.-HALF MILE RACE.Open to all non-Commissioned OEcers and Men of Her Majesty's and Imperial Services, including Police. Fost entries. Winnors at previous meetings in Hongkong and elsewhers to be Bandicapped. Prizua prescuted by II. Fou Esq. First prize, $88; second prize, $10; third Prize, $5. The following were the competitors A.
(ponalized 80 yards); Grada Bing (ponalised 20 Powell, R.A., (penalised 30 yards); Whitbread
Haynes, 58th Regt. A. Seamark, 58th Regt.: yards) W. B. Abraham, 58th Rogt. S. C. E. Davis, R.A.; J. Allesck, R.A.; G. Dearinen, ORA.; S. Beckwith, 58th Ragh
120
H. N-Thompsort...
BACE. YARDS-Open to all competitors who have 20-50 pm-CorSOLATION
rno as the mooting, but havenot won a prize. Prize presented by De. Agron The following entered-F. Hazeland, J. D. Anderson, CW Babington, B. M. Braga, A. B. 11. Draw, 17. Grible.
Immediately, after the fring of the pistol, Grimble and Babington came to the front and the interest of the raceveatred in them. Just ba. fore getting In Grimble managed to get ahead and came in a winner hy about a foot: Time. 131-5th see.
G. Grimble... Kabington
2
21,645 p.m. -INTERNATIONAL TIG-OF-Wat -Trial Henty." S-ren a side. Natincality to be decided by that of the father. To be pulled over 15 feat. No spikes or unils slowed. Byes ro ust be pulled against scratch teams. No holes to ba'dag in Lie ground before start. ing. Prizes presented by the Parsee Com- munity.
ENGLISH TEAM 2. IRISH TRAM. The pace ut first was very fast, and the mon The following were the teams: -Bugliak- taking the lead. After the frat lag the pace Lloyd, Liont. Bramwell, Capt Collinson, F. . told, and the penalised men gradually worked to. Wilson, F. Walkinshaw. Trish H. N. kept well together, first one and then another Lieut. Metcalfe Captain, C. H. Jackson, Liant.
the fore, and at one time it looked as though Thompson (Captain A. Warren, R.N., Dr. Powell was to be the winner. Seamark, however, Martin, R.N., Saunders, Wright, Yarr, & K. Singh and Davis made a peck-and-neck race for The tug was to be devided by two out of gained in the last lap and came in first. Gunda Travers, J. II. M. McGary, second place, but Ganda Singh coaded in disthroo. Both teams worked well together, but the tunting Davis by about a foot. Time, 2min method of conducting the content was not, in
A. Senmark
Gonds Singh... Travis
2
9.-3.40 p.m.-HALF MILE RACE, HANDICAP) Fiset und wooond prizes presented by the Garrison:
Winner at lust meeting. W. W. Pike,
our opinion, so good as the old plan of both teatas standing, and the successful team being obliged to pall their opponents bodily over the lice. On Saturday, inmediataly tha word was given both teams sat down, and the English team, which as sucessful in both trials simply hauled the ropa from their opponents, uot a man being dagged over the line. Both sides pulled "well, and worked gamely, but the weight of the Eag lish team, who were decidely the heavior, event- ually told, and they were adjudged the prize.
POLICE COURT.
2nd April
BEFORE MR. E. 'MACKMAN.
DREACH OF THE ARME ORDINANCE.
came to the mark. In some cases. this was The marriage of Miss Florence Danson, Aldosterially noticable; for example, in the 120 Yards Ma Vien-Consul, Takyo; Hat. E. C. I-deughter of Mr. and Mrs Albert Deacon, of Flat Hace (handicap] there were no less thao wine; Mr. W. G. Payne: Captain F. Brinkley
Hriggins Park, Hansion. Horta, will Mr.twenty-two entries, yet only seres compatitars Douglas Jones, of Shaugliai, Ohiou, was Professor D. II. Chamberlin, Mr. W. J The tame of the Graphic cosived by the Cruickshank; Dr. E. Divers: Mr. J. Dadds solemnised in the parish charch of Hanadon or an appearance. Again, in the Half-wils! were absentees. THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY, Haoko Frezol mail contains a series of akatobes of tho Rev. C. S. Eby; Mr. J. & Frasur, Deihe 15th Feb. For some time prior to the Race en names were down, of which when
122 St. Andrew's Ball at the City Hall. Hongkong, C. Hartey; Mr. N. P. Kingdon, Mr M. Kirk-remony the approaches to Hunaton Church the rept me off, tax
as sample, and it oar- and a large view of the city of Victoria, show wood; Mr. F. Lowder: Mr. J. P. Mollison; Jr. were througe with pedestrians and line with More instances might be quoted but these ing the principal buildings sad songs. To the Thomas Mr. F. Townley: Dr. Whatler; esrriages, and it seemed as it the outire popala- may be taken
mutier for regret that ach of the reel the well known igare of the Mr. WB. Waiter; Mr. E. B. Watson: Mr. Aion of the borders of flerts and Escar-heartainly is a gallant Colousl now in command of the North Winstanley, Honorary Secretary. Mr. Edgar which Briggins Park is situated-had turned
at in their holiday attire to do honour to the many should be unable or unwilling to take amptonshire Regiment is conspicuous in the Abbott: Honorary Treasurer, R. Morrins Mah. C. W. Cole, of H. M. S. Leander the resolved if possible to hold it on the same day 4s ride, the Missa hey, Alies. Sophie, and Lilloy, put in their names However, the gosutits was foreground The sketches are emtributed by Na Cata for the celebration was fixed, it being wadding. The Maids the four sisters of the part in the various orants for which they had awaited ber estaing as the lower end of the airle, certainly in some degree compensated for by the view of Vistoria in from a photography Mr. that God in Hongkong.
avar the fauna skortly after 2.30 the ex- D. K. Griffith.
The Jupin Heral days-With rogard to pactancy of the congregation was realized. The quality, the results being in most anser qnice . Seoul, we learn from a friend that there are at Rer. Spencer Nairte uicted, beiar assistud goodies last year, while in some for instancos prezent upwards of fifty foreignors residing in by the Ras. Hestor Norton, rector of Hunden, the record was besta. One of the last contested Chat city, comprising ofliate to the Legations, The best man was Mr. C. M. Dyee, of events was the Veterans' Handiony Flat Rare of Consulates, and Mint, tenkers of the sobnals, and Shanghai. The congratulations, after the ar120 parts, for which eight started, Foxs, who re--17es. misionaries. They are reported to be fairly vice, over for the time, and the register daly well situated there, as the Korean horses can be signed, Mr. and Mrs. Doagius Jones walked to nived seven yarde, coming in firat. The Hurdlo so altered as to make very comfortable residences. thoir earriage through admiring well-wishers. Race was also the scene of an even contest and the competitore. The crops in Korea were exceptionally good lass The bride looked easrming in her dress of pearl an exciting finish, three year, and thoro will be rine for export, instead white satin, trimmed with graceful sprays of Denison. Potta and Braga, haing. so far of haring to obtain from fraign nutrias a orange blossom and beater, talla oil, and spy could be cosa, squat at the hurdles, Detjson enficient supply for ordinary consumption. As of orange blom in her hair, fastened with a a consequence of this, trade is increasing diamond star, tas gift of her brothers and sisters managing to forge ahead in the ran in and
(Borutoh) 3m 6ecs: Chemaipo growing adily and the Japanese The other ornaments were a guificent star of finished a winner. The 120 yards Flat Race, al-
The following ontered C. E. Holworthy A large fies occurred in Yon Fing on March Settlement there entirely built up. Government damoods, presented by the bridegroom, a dia 22nd. The Foochow Echo says it broke out about steamers run between that port and Massaupe, Fond bronch, given by her uncle, Mr. J. I though as we bare mentioned having in pro- (soraich), H. N. Thompson (scratch), J. H. Dal There were 89 deaths in the colony during the burned steadily for four hours, till 3.30 o.m. 1ries Work on the Governmout Powder Mill reas love-tokens of her father and mother. 31rs terest, a good fighting made for the first place) Lammert (30 yards)
11.30 pm. Dear the East gate and city wall and about thirty miles from Puan, bringing tribute Devon, and a diamond bracelet, one of the nare purtion but for starters, was not lacking in in by (20 yarda), A. B. H. Drew (25 yards), C. H. hurned westerly towards the South gato and it is remarkable that the erection of one of Douglas Jenes's travoling costume was a dark by Jackson and Rolworthy, the latter being the front, and for about a quarter of a lap kupt In the eccond lap the two scratch men came to elenaed off all the buildings from the city wall those buildings is always one of the first signs blue Vacuno cloth jacket and bonnet to match. successful. The Griekst ball throwing om aan. Then pran thon began slowly to move ahead The American curreits Omaha left. Toko- into the street parallel with it nearly two-thirds of the dawn of civilisation in a country) and on The bridesmaids wars themselves a "guar petition was to all intenta and purposes and Hulwortly, although going stendily, Bogan 'hem on the 23rd March for Korea
the distance between the two gates. Several the Mint was resumed as tena as erar the ground betta" of English-maiden beauty, rarely ax persons were reported burned to death, and be thawed sufficiently to allow building, operations led to any pline They were attired between F. H. O. Wibon and W. B. Robertson to less ground. This order was kept for some tween three hundred and four hundred houses to be Fasumed. The new American Minister aniformly in white. Cecilian silk trimmed (penalised yards) MeGarry, the third roso, being time. In the last lap Thompson somewhat in. and shops destroyed. The cause of the Gro vas-was expected to arrive there about the end of with sashes of plash and striped silk, their out of the struggle most immediately, in which creased his distance, and Lammert, who had been not beesrtained.
March, and Sir John Walsham, B.M.'s Minister hats being of white silk, tornad up with Wilson was the victor, he being accredited with going somewhat sasily, bagan ta gain ground con-
iderably. He overhauled Italwarthy, but Thomp. The tearing of this case was resumed in which to Chine and Koron, was expected there about plush. Their gold a broast 2 with 0 0 109 parte, a really exellent throw.
F
son was too far ahead and he suciedidlenły in ab- the three men-Tang Aloung, opiaru dealer of The Ceylon Observer of the 16th March pub-the same time.
Dogram in parts. F.D. the initials of the lishes the following repart of the accident to the
Christian names of the bride and groom, were the The prizes, with the ornaption of the Ladies' taining the second place. It is unta wien plan of Jervois street, Chan Tai, master of carer boat No. Lueries The steamer Lastes broke her shaft The Hu-pas of the 29th alt publishes a report gift of the latter. The presents numbering be-Prize for the one mile Flat Race, which was pre. course, when doing a milo or half mile for the rus-947, and Chan Cho Bt. master of cargo boat No. paper, has desided to cesse running steamors hoon 10th inst., four days ont from Singapore, had inned by the Directors of the thins Merchants tween 120 and 180, ora n splendid collatim of sented by Miss Thomeoté, were distributa. Ber to extend himself at first, but he can reserve' | 257,—are charged with being in possession of a
was spoken by the P&O. steamer Thames on S. N. Co., stating that the Company tale
bisoif it too ista Thero is very Httle doubt quantity of arius, in contravention of Bertion 3 of the 12th inst On the 12th instant she was proat of Tls. 201.000 daring the 12th year of Donglas Jona is the youngest sor of the late Mrs. Marsh, who, on appearing on the scene that had Lammert judget his time a little better Ordinace 6 of 1887.
Mr. Webber (from the effeo of Mr. Ewens) The Daily News says that Mr. R. J. McCaslin picked by the steamer Achilles and towed into Kwang S. From the 10th year, fill moun, 10th again Thomas Jonks, Fith Regiment. He is and again on leaving, was received with land and and increased ble speed ouclier, he would have has been appointed as pilot in the servios of the Colombo, where she arrived this morgun, be day, to the end of the 12th moon, 11th year of equally well known, and respected in Shanghai, continued cheering. During the afternoon the succeeded in carrying off the prize. Time, Smia.posed for the defend- F. & O. Co. in the pixes of Mr. Coates, resignad is now waiting the arrival of a pirof shafting Kwang Su, there was a profit of Ts, 116,00); We ballers he first visited Briggins Park in Band of the Northamptonshire Regiasut, under 8803,
Inspectorniness stated-On 31st March.about 1.30. p... I want to Gibb'e wharf. where I saw H.M. §. Audacious, with Admiral Hamilton from Singapore to replaes the broken piece and making a total profit of Tls. 310,000 Bovides Septober, on an invitation to join in some parte direction of the Bandmaster, Mr. Marco,
H. N. Thompson.........
two carge hoats. Nos. 347 and 27, lying alongside C. H. Lauert 01 board. the Champion, Clapetra. Heroine, will be detained here about a fortnight. The ue-writing off s. 656,900 on the d-prosation in ride shunting, senteely five months since, out Linnet, Satellite, and Swift left Singapore oneident is a very slight one.”
the value of the teamers and gotusas, Te. 2007 satheist to enable him by his kinda played election of mate
10.-2.50 p.m.-120 YARDS HURDLE RACE the wharf. After waiting ashort time the Chief were paid out as dividend, and ix. 6,900 were of disposition and courteous manner, to se
Appindod is a detailed account of the several
Winners at previous meetings at Hongkong 1ospector came. He asked me to set as inter The Hu-to say that Prince Chiru invited the paid as a bonus to the employés of the Company-care to himself the friendship and esteem of a events
and elsewhere to be penalised 5 yards for one pretor and flud out who was the owner of the The Arupts Messen. Jardine. Matheson & Vinercy La to dinner on the 1th March, and When the management of the C. AL. 8. N. Co, wu far wider circle than simply that of the family at 1pm-100 Y FLAT 106.--Wieners win, and pards for each succeeding win.opiara and arms on board the two beats. First Co. inform us that the Glen Line ateur conversed upon matters relating to the inter- taken over by the new Directors, the Company was which he has married. A special train, with the
Prize presented by SF Shellin, B.; Bral defendant came forward and said he was the at previous eatings at Hongkong and elre- course of China and foreign countries. I re-indebted to the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank. locomotive profusely arrayed in evergreens, cam- Gleneagles, from London, loft Singapore on Fri-parkek that the Coast Defsnoce are now in a Meara, Adams, Bell & Co. and Alfred Dent veyed a large contingent of relatives and friends
2 such as to run in the Final. where to be penalined one-yard-and-a-half. day, the Istinet, for this part.
Winner at Inst nesting, G. A. Caldwell. better condition than formerly, and Prinoo Chian & Co. to the amount of Tls. 1,50,000. Besides from London. The Grant Tastern Bailway Com-
Frise presented by J. Walter, Esq. First throo in each host to run in the Final.
1948008. was grosily pleased. The Viceroy again dined the payment of £25,000 to Meera Adamson, any paid a compliment to Mr. and Mrs. Deason winner at last resting. W. Pike. Timo. Il geos. The following were the entries-J. H. Pattoo obarge of the opian and aring. with His Highness on the 25th March when Heil & Co., during the past year, and other allowing the Roydon Station to be decorated, The following entered for the Bags-A. A.B. M. Briga. A. Denison 6. A. Caldwell (pena thirty-thron rifles in the boats. I have since they comelled upon the affairs of Sin'e On amounts deposited at the Tonglong and Shanghe cup d'ail presented as Mr. and Mrhy, G. P. Lumer, . . Holworthy, A. H. lize: 5 yardsį the following day they went to the Kwan-ming has ank. Messrs. Jardiae, Matheson & Co. and Dougias Jones left for London by the 55 Jackson penalisedvards), and H. Rawlinsen. Potts. Denison, and Brags after the They have been in the custody of the Police sizes Lake together to survey the deepening of the Russell & Cas, for the payment of said loans, he will not son to forgatten by the hundrets whe The London Gastle of the 19th February | läke for the navigation of stummers.
All got away on pretty even terms, but when fr two flights took the lead. and it
they wore taken out of the boat. I didnt surch Company is still indebted to the amount of The forked to give them pariing harrabs" and about half the distance was covered Jackson scarcely possible to my with when iny the for any ammunition na hoard the boats. I do coattina the subjoined notifiéstion:-The Buffs At a public testing of The British residents $78.000. When the present Directors took over God speeds, their passage through the wait- grasinally took the lead, and although closely advantage, as they appeared to take the regis not know if any was found. The first defendant (East Kent Regiment Captain Hanry C. So- at Shanghai, held on the 28th it, it was de- the management of the Company, there were 24ing-room, as the bride shook bands with ane and followed by Holworthy and Lammert, managed ing hurdles nt exactly the same time Over the said the opio was his property. morast be removed from the Army.
sided that the Queen's Jubilee skotid ha nete-steams in all, but the Meijoo has now been re-another, being worked by a stower of old antin keep the advantage and eventually finished last one, however, Potts and Denten worn s
Chief Inspector C. Herpool, whe bat oharge the winner. Holworthy was about balf a yard little the best, but in the run in, Denison of the case, in reply to a question from his Wor brated in that sattletoant on the 20th June, the turned by the Foocher Authorities, making a slippers and 100.
behind, and a similar distance separated him succeeded in taking first place. Braga Tas ship, stated that some ammnsition had been date of Her Majesty's socassion, when there of steners. This report will be cir-
from Lammert, Time, 10 85threns.
good third. Time, 19 1-5th seo.
Zoned on the crow of the boats. will be a goueral illumination and protropicalated in all the treaty ports for the inspection display. &c. It was further decided that the
A. H. Jackson............
A. Denison
Mr. Webber The ammonition being found permanent memorial shall take the form of
CE. Relworthy.....
G. H. Patts
on them is immaterial, your Worship, sa there orphanage to be called the Victoris Orphanage
G. I. Lammert.
11-4pm.-Bors RACE, 200 YARDS HAND is nothing said about it in the Ordinanen. I under Protestant management for the reception
CAT-For boys ander 15 open to European now ask your Worship for a short remand and of Eurasian and other girls who may be left des
soboole. First, second, and third Prizes pre- I also make a formal ipplication that the opinm titute. A cuiltee was appointed to collect
sented by the Committee. subscriptions, and mako arrangements for the oslebration of tho Jubilee.
A large fire was raging at Haugeber, at a place named Tai-ping-fong, at 6 pm. on the 28th March.
The Nippon Ynaan Kaisba, mys a Japanese
tweet Tientsin and Chefoo.
the 25th ult. for Batavia.
The Shen-poo has roosived a telegram from its
Feking correspondent stating that His Excel laney Li Hung-chang luft Peking for Tientsin at 0.15pm. on the 9th Marc
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A Shanghai contemporary says that Count Walewski, Franch Military Attaché to the French Legation in China, having been reentied, arrived at Shangfmi by the Kowching on the 27th March, and is on his way home:
A telegram in the Indo-Chinois unnounces that General Names has beep appointed to the command of the mound brigade in Tonquin The same telegram announces the death of General Tarre, formerly Minister of War.
A correspondent writing to the Mercury, from Chinking on the 28th March, wr:-"The weather here is unusually warm for the time of year. Our Settlement is policed by Sikhs now, and John Chinamaa will have to behave himself in future."
of no laws than 3,600 tone.
paper, that General Tan, of the Kingaan Mili-
to artend the road between Süngkieng and Sik- ing, so as to facilitate the travelling of Maada- rins from Singkiang to Shanghai.
of shareholders.
J
Mr. costly articles, asofal and ornamental.
REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
[SUPPLIED TO THE "WAILY PRESS."]
LONDON, 1st April. ANOTHER ATTEMPT TO ABSAS- SINATE THE.CZAR
The Curniskman of the 4th February oon- tains the following account of the marriage of Capt. Vyyyaa, of The Haffs, to Mies Walker Captain Courtenay Banrebier Vysyan, of the Buffs (East Kent Regiment) eldest son of the Roy, Sir Vyell Donnithorns Tyryau, Bar!., of Trelowarren and Trawsa, Cornwall, vas married 31 the 17th February to Eva Catherina Forestier Waiker, oldest daughter of Major-General Wal- ker, E.E., of Charlton, Kost. Thus bride was segassinate the Emperor of Russia, but he re- Iressed in pearl satin, trimmed with Brassels ceived no injury. lace; tulle veil, lilies of the valley, and bongasta
of the same. There were seven bridesmaids-
An unscoessful attempt has been made to
THE UNIONIST AND THE GOVERNMENT.
PARTY
Mr. Gladstone's support of Mr. Parnell hav further divided the Liberals.
THE LAND BILL IN THE UPPER HOUSE.
Lord Cadogan Los introduced a Iand Bill in
THE MASONIC CLUB.
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2-3.10 pm-PUTTING THE Suvr-Winners at previous meetings at Hongkong and slao- where to be pensleed one foot. Frizo pressated by J. J. Francis, Esq., Q.C.
Winner at last meeting, R. Koaxedy. feet 6 iuobes.
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owner. The opinn was done up in calico-and- nat bags. Some was in the possession of the men and some was in the bold of the boat. I Cross-examined by Mr. Wobber-I found examinest some of them, an 1 they arent loaded.
may be restored to my client. I made that re About G0) boys started for this race, after some quest yesterday to the Captain Superintendent dalsy owing to the difficulty in handicapping and who said he could not depart from the wider of starting. Before a quarter of the distance had the Supreme Court. I do not know what juria- The following competed-H. N. Thompson, bre Fered, a good number had come to grief dicline the Supreme Court bes in the matter. the race being a fair oxample of the survival of Your Worship as the sitting Magistrate alone R. Konnody penalised I ft.), A. MacDougal.
Thompura was the first to put, sad Kennedy the fittest: The weaker ones having been trod has power to deal with it. followed, hat fell short of the first by about 9 don down, hustied out of the race and the course inchos. MacDougal came next, and was a little thus to some extent cleared, after a smart ruu in front of Thompson, but was disqualified on the A. Remedios esme in first. Time, Drees.
A. Rerandios... ground of having thrown. He failed to attain this standard in his further assays, and Keanedy not being in good form, Thompson was nitimate-
H. ArtEnr Gower.......
ly incessful. Distaroe, 34 feet.
Thompso
Mae Dougal
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3-120 YARDS FLAT RACE (HANDICAP)
Priza presented by C. D. Bottomley, Eng Second prize presented. by Committee. First two in each heat to ran in the Final.
Winner at last meeting, W. W. Pike. (4 yarday 12.1.5seos.
His Worship-I must rst ascertain under when erlor it was detained.
Mr. Webbar By order of the Gorerament. Iurust make the application to your Worship. If your Worship ralese, I must then take for thar steps without delay. I wake application 19-4.15 pm-VETERANS' FLAT RACE, 120 that the oplum be restored to the owner, and FARDS HANDICAP.-Competitors must be 33 that the owner be the person from bom it was years old er upwards, and of 19 years residenca teken, but I must ack, your Worship, whether in the Fest. First Frize presented by the you have any order from the Government to Ion, C. P. Canter: Second Prize presented keep the opium?? by the Committee, Winner at last meeting, W. Ffolliott, A.M.S. 12 yards, 1.1.5sces.
The following entered for the race-Major
His Worabip-I have no erder at all.
Mr. WebberThen I siel ask that the opium'
The care against the one hundred and twenty even men was then taken.
According to the demand of Mr. Wobler (bat saab should be tried suparately, Chan & Song) wasfrel called.
Chief Inspector Horspoel stated—The prisoner is charged by order of the Government, with 14-20 pm-Loro Jusr-Wizners at pre- carrying ortos in contraran ion of Section 3 of rida Meeting at Hongkong and elsewhero to Ordinance 6 of 1887. He was hronghit up by the
ponalised 6 inches, Prize presented by Water Pollon and charged.
In the House of Commons, ortho 18th Feb reary, Mr. Bryce asked the Under Barretary of State for Foreign Affairs what pregress has been made in the negotiations contemplated in the Consention with China, signed at Peking Un July 27, 1896, which provides that the frontier Miss Vysyan, aistor of the bridegroom the A pleneant little reunion of Freemasone took between Burash and Chiga was to ho sottledisses Ada, Carilla, and Vors Welker, sisters- Lord Harlington, speaking at a banquet, by a Delimitation Commission, and the conili of the bride; and the Kisses Zo, Agnes and stated that the Unionists would support the place in the Masonic Hall on Saturday evening. tious of frontier trade shall be settled by a Alfreda Bowen, daughters of the Right Hon. Government so lang nk they world enforce Bro. Sharaes, of St. John's Lodge, bating in Frontist Trado Commission-Sir J. Ferguson Si Gorge Bowen, G.C.M.G. rited a number of the craft to a farewell dinner, The toadition of affairs in Upper Burmush dressy rare of embroidered melis, with buff respect for the law.
The bridesmaids' given to R. Wer. Bro. C. Grant, who is going has hitherto prevented any progress being made ashes and waistcoats; tulle bonnets with bnf MR. GLADSTONE AND THE LIBERAL
· boms for a holiday.
with the negotiations for the delimitation of bows Gold benches in the form of a dragon (he The Shen-puo says that so far none of the na. the frontier between China and Burma, but I tive coa-dealers have left Chinking for the in-
cau sssure my hon. friend that this matter hasing the regimental crest, were presented by the bridegroom and also beequets of Nespolitan vio terior to purchase now sensor's ton. The heavy not been lost sight of by Her Majesty's Gorelets Mr. Wilmot Lansining ton Vyvyas, brother of loases incurred by the native dealers last season ment.
the bridegroom, was the best man. The ceremcas
be restored. It has nothing to do with the Bra soting, it is said, as a great deterrent to
was performed at Christ Church, Lancaster-
arms. I want a deinita anerer from your Wor The Dupao of the th March publishes zato, by the Rev. Sir yell Donaithena Vyryan, speculation this year.
Memorial saying that an officer Las been obargad Eart, father of the bridegroom, assisted by the
The fallowing steric A. H. Jackson(soratch), Ellis (owed 5 yards); A. G. Morris (received ship, because I intend to take farther proceed What is said to be the largest shipment of with the duty of receiving at Shanghai the Very Rev. E. Busen, dean of Rapboo.-Derry. the House of Lords.
A. A. Lloyd (5 yards, G. A. Caldwell 5 yards), azda A Veitch (reveived 3 yards), Capt.ings in the matter if your Worship cannot coal ever imported into Bingapore (says the Presmachinery for the iron foundry which it is in- Frees) was fought in on the 24th March by the toaded to sat up at the month of the Twink-k'i bled at the house of Miss, Walker, in Sussex- After the ceremony the wedding gueste math-
C. E. Holworthy (4 yards), G. A. Bramwail (Buazzey (received A yards). H. Foas (rocaivo comply with my demand. Suppose your Wor- ISSUE OF THE HONGKONG LOAN
parda), A Denison (6 yards), Major Ellis 187 yarda), E. Baraic (reooived yards): H. J. ship decides the case against these three men, ship Lyndhurst. The cargo in consigned to River. A computant engineer and workmen are snare, sister of Major General Walker, where
Helmus (reocived 10 yards); J. J. Francis (re. bas your Worship any power to order that the IN LONDON:
yarde
opinn be confiscated Messrs. Paterson, Simons & Co, and socists to be engaged at Shanghai proceed to the wadding presents were exhibited. Aurog The Hengkoug loan of two hundred thousand According to the programme there were to eaived 10 yards).
This was one of the most interesting and baxı His Warship-Nons whatevar. I will give Kweichow. The same paper says that Shen a large number of handsome gifts from anmer pounds (£200,000) has been issued. Teodors have been three besty, but owing to a great many · Pao-ching (formerly Treasurer at Fonchos) relatious and friends we note those of the It is interesting to note, from a vernacular and Chou Fub bave been recommended for the tenants of Sir Tyell Vyvyan, on the Treloar sabent to £737,000. Tenders at 100 win 20 putting in appearance, one beat aufficed On converted races of the meeting. The mamber yon sr. 29wor about the matter abortly. In the pistol being fired they got away in good of competitors comparing favourably with thees the meantime the case will be remanded till
of any other item on the list. When about Monday at half-past 3 o'clock. tary Forces, an orderail zwo baitalions of soldiers Mets of managers of the Tientsin trial railway, rea and Trowan esistes-handsome silver tea. receive då yer cent.; tenders above will receive style, G. A. Caldwell being the first to be no half the distance had been covered, Foss gra
waist, if successful, will be extended along the kettle, coffes, and too services. The employée, in full.
ticed a little in vance of the others He, ocasts of Chihli, and as far as bau-bai Kwan. sorrants, and labourers at Treloarran-kilver
however, did not long retain his advantage Hol. dully came to the fore and eventually won the military key to China from Manchuria. The salvor. The servants at Trewan-silver crumb
worthy and Jackson shot in front, and if Locane gno raze, Veitch taking second place, and Admiralty has made strony representations in
apparet that the inner lay between these Baraie a good third. Time, 13 4-5th sec
H. Foss The Manila Comercio says that in the course
favour of railways, and the Marquis Tseng has coup, flors of the Rogimuut-handsome ant ique silver tuskard. Nob.commissioned officers
two A keen struggle took place, and it was
A. D. Veitch of some excavations in Mambuiao, a province of especially supported these views
and mess servants of Rugimont-handson oak
The Masonic Cinb was opened to members on only just at the pish that Holworthy, with
2. Burnie Camarines Norte, a crystal was found, which, on
The Daily News says:-The British barque inkstand, with silver mounting-Thon follows Saturday. The premises coupled by the new splendid effort brasated the tape shant ba:f ́a foot in adyanes of Jackson. The remain. being examined by competent persons in Manila. Katson, with coals, went ashure in Chefoo her account of the reception of the happy pair at justitutions are sitasted at the corner of Lao dar, who had wads good running, were so nearly bas been pronounced to be a diamond. The ex bour on Friday morning, the 26th Marob. It Trelowarren, where it seems a roguiar Cornish cavations are to be continued for further inves appeara she buil stood too close in shore or the welcome was given by the leantry and pegle to one leve and Lauri-street, and command equal that it was scarcely possible to tell who tigation.
Os the grand came in third, but Lammort had, as nearly as starboard Lack, and then tried to pat abant, hut the oldest son and heir of their prayed friend, a fine view over the harbour.
Sir Vyell Vyvya, Hart.
floor are handicmely Elted bar, the towling could be soon, a little the advantage. Time. The cultivation of opium in Tonquin is, ac-mining stays tagged on shore, having made a
19 4-5thaeos. cording to the denis, engaging the attenti D of ternboard. When the steamer Koushing left
alley, and a lavatory. The bowling alley has We take the following from the Londes and not yet been laid, but work is to be commenced A. 1. Jackson
C. E. Holworthy the Government, and the experiments made thus Chefoe the same evening at 6 o'clock the crew of far have proved successful A Europeau Mr. the Edison were discharging her coals into bosts Chine Express of the 25th February
en it almost immediately. On the next floor are Frederick and several Hindoos we brought as fast za possible. At that time the wind was
A fire broke out on the 18th inst, among from India in December last for the purpose of westerly and the water smooth. Should the wea fawr bajes of cotton on board the Italian tenter the billiard room, containing four tables (two Introducing the cultivation
ther remain fine, it was expected the vessel would Domain Bulduine, which had arrived at Crema English and two American), and the card room. get off, but if the wind should come from the N. from Hongkong, but was extinguished without On the top floor are the reading room and Be- The fire which caurred at No. 54. Bouhau. B. she would probably break up in a abort time. Le asistance of fireco.
inches. cretary's quarters. The reading room is well strand on the 24th March, has led to a charge of The position of the stranded vessel is nearly op arsen, U Tai Wan, the master of the Man Yuon posite the Family Hotel, a little to the left, where In consequence of the sudden deceses of the supplied with the leading rosiowa, magazines,
184.30 PM-TITREE-LEGGED RAUS, 1201 shop, the occupant, being now before the Police nasty ledge of rocks extends out for some dis-Governor-Elect of Hongkong, the successor to and newspapers, and the fue view and airy
YARDS.Prize prosented by the Committee. Court on a charge of having engaged a man to tanes. The Kois. is a vessel of 795 tony, Sir Gan. Bowen has again to be appointąć. At situation of the room crust make it very atline
The following were the pairs who entered set ars to the place. The coutent of the build was built at Greenock in 1856, and was once the present time Sir William: Robinton (of Tri-tive to renders A volt supplied and readily ao ga ing were insured for $40,000 in offices for which a famous tes clipper.
nidad) and Sir Kapior Broome are candidates
Hrage led, and after Potts had cleared and and T. D. Saunders; A. Hy Jackson and . Heters. Meyer & Co. and Messrs, Pustan & Co.
for the post, as they were prior to Sir George cessible reading room has been a long felt want wore the agents
In the House of Covina, on the 22nd Febra. Strabon's appointment. No successor to Sir in the colony, and many persons will no doubt the standard had been raised several times; be Fous. Barf wnd G. H. Potis: A. A. Licyd
Mr. Horapool Yoe, your Worship. ary. Mr. King asked the Pustinastor-General Fredariak A. Weld as Governor, of the Straits regret that the constitution of the Maganis Our failed to reach his own record at the last meet and G. A. Bramwell; M. D. Graksin and Scan- The Show-pao of the 28th March says that the whether the rate of postage to lodia and China Bettlements has been named.
ing Polte was therefore the winner, being an. A. Caldwell and G. Griable; F. A. does not allow of the advantages of this one edited with a height of 5 fost 14 inchos Hazeland and F. II. O. Wilson; B. M. Brags construction of the Kedung-Tamani zailroad han from France, Belgium, and Germany, by the
G. H Patts.............................. I Klready began ander the management of Mouses. British Government, was 2d. par half-ounce, while. The negotiations for the settlement of the being more generally availed of. Externally
Almost at the outset Foss and Jackson had an Rasal: & Co. Also that a railway is being dis- the rats from England to the same countries for Masse Question are still being carried on at the Club building has a very fine appearance both 5 ..QUARTER AGR DE HOLOng unlucky fall, which put them out of the running.
Wisner at a previous menting at Hongkong cussed beterenu North and South Formoes the letters carried in the same British steamera was Lisbon, where thog have, been in progress for from Ics-House fane (the entrance side; and
or elsewhere penalised 10 yards; and more The rest went along well considering their s cost of which is estimated at $750,000. The 5d. per half-oauer; whether the English Govern seme three months; not through Mr. James Governor has already sent a body of his soldiers et recived, under the International Postal Hart, as we reported by a London contemporary frcan the north. It has been taken by the Club from Tulusui to prepare the road, paying them Convention, as consideration for the meringa of rectly, but through Mr. J. D. Campbell, on long lease, and has been specially built to one moce a day extra for their labour.
latters to India and China, in stenmore C.M.G, the London Secretary of the Chinese auit the requirendants of on institutios. It absidised with English recnoy, the sum of 1 Imperial Maritime Customs. There evidently was to have been spend some months ago, but The Tientsin norrespondent of the Mercury par halfennce, and whether there was any loss appears to be some hitch, thuugh of what nature diffonlties with the contractor rotarded the com-
F. Lammert ?' writes - From Peking I learn that H. 5. Li vo such cringe; and, if so, why the Government does not transpire,
B. M. Rraga Huur-cheng bag atacted on his inspection tour of undertook to carry at a loss for foreign conatries,
pletion of the building, and even now it is hard.
Un getting away Thompson at once took the the roads to the Western Tomba. Is also in-while-duoliaing to reduce the double postage The unarmonred corvette Cordelia, Captainly fished. There is no formal ceremony in lead by about half a dozen parde, Laing after 175.00 900 YARDS FLAT Raos CAP)-Prix presented by a Friend.
This case was then adjourned and the case formed that Ld made a onavention in regard to charge on the people of the United Kingdom Bays, left Portsmouth on the 19th inst. for the connection with the opening, but a unmber of Seing a short distance dropped out. When the telegraph, between France and China, from and IndiaMr. Raikes: My answer to the hon. China Station, where she will replace the Clothe mezobera haring assembled at noon, the time boli bid fox Brul place, but his effort was futile within about 50 yards of home," Lammert made
Winner at last meeting. A. Denison. against the other man, mentioned by Mr. Hore-,
(15 yards) 85 BOY.
pool, Chan Akun, was called. Yimaan and Tonquin and that both parties have member's arst and second questions is in the putra, ordered home. The Cordelia will proceed
The antries were as follows A. Denison 7 Chief Inepostor Horspoel-The prisoner was agreed to eat to work at once. If this is the armative. On the third point I may say that via the Capo of Good Hope. The Calliope, oor at which it had been announced the doors would and Thompson camo in Brit. Time, 5540. -H. Thompson.............. 1. case I should think they will not require the there is no loss on the carriage of these foreign vette, Captain Kane, wezi out of Portsmouth be thrown open, a few battles of champagne-were-
yards), G. P. Lammert (7 yards), A. A. Lloyd braught by the Water Folice to the Central line through Barmah and India. If this is real letters to India and China, because the Post Offios Harbour yesterday for Spithead, and after a oponed and Air, J. D. Humphreys, in a feleitons
F. Lammert
(10 gardey, C. W. Halington (12 yards), H P. Station of about 9.30 p.m. on the Sist. March, Dickson (15 yavite). and was charged by order of the Government 15 true our French friends have gained another pays a fired subsidy torka British contractors for speed trial of her engines left in the evening for soch, proposed access to the Club, coupling 6-8.05 pm. ONE BILE WALKING RACE. Hayllar (12 yards),
Winners at a previons meeting at Hongkong On getting to work Babington took the lead, with being in possession of arms in contraven- point. The Chinese Timer and Skik-pan, I see ssrrying the Indian and Chiria mails, and it we for Chins by way of the Cape. She will call in
When searched do not refer to this, and suppose they will not did not get the foreign letters even at the cheap at Flymouth to make good any defects which the toast with the name of Mr. C. Grant, cos of
and elsewhere penalised 20 seconds; 10 seconds closely followed by Hayllar, who went ahead and tion of Section 3, Ordinance 6. till everyone in China knows it, for they are rate of lid, ench, our receipts would be so much may manifest themselves during hy is in the the principal promuters and who discharged the
for each succeeding win. Prise presented by won with a good bit to spare, Lammert coming in the Charge Room, the revolver, cartridges, and the Hon. J. Bell-Irving.
in second. Time, 35 son.
wallet produced were found on him. down on the French."
the lens and our yearly loss so much the greater: Chinnaf.
idation of honorary socrotary during the time
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G. A. Bramwell
tity of opium, some arms and personal property.. Finally 1 re-wired a telegram to detain prisoners and their opium. I did so. The list I have pro duced, mede out as each prisoner was searched pind vary early four hours ad-a-half.
Club GermaniA.
Fusebtor Cradock stated toocived two Winner at last meeting. W. Pike. Peualised henta from the Chief Inspector with one hun
C inches,
dred and twenty-seven on, an opium dealer, and The competitors were- H. Ports, A Deaithe two master on hoard, together with a quau Bou, B. M. Braga.
Potts led with a good jump, which Braga, after 4-2:40 pm-Box JUMP-Winners at pre-two attempts, beat by about four inches. Den
vious meetings at Hongkong or elder bore to sun failed to reach either. In the cert attempt I penalised two inches for one win, and ope Braga led by about two inches, bat Potts for opium, sems and ammunition. which ocen in. additional for more than one win. Peize finally a winner by about a fost. Distance, 17ft. presented by K. N, Mody, ERR. Winder at last meeting, C. S. Barff, 5 feet 3 jsehen, penalised 2 inches. . M. Draga, 5 fout inch, Dead heat. pustited 2 inches) and . H. Potta. Two only entered for the ecutest-B. M. Braw. C. Murray and R. Curr; Eraso Robertson on him twelve baila ́of opiums and an ordinary
G. H. Pofte
and R. F. Lammert.
the one, 15 yards. First prizs presented by what fenit task. Bacff and Potts took the lead Hia Excollsnoy the Administrator; second by in fce style and kept it throughout, Lammert
and Braga coming in second. Tims, 17ses. the Committee. Winner at last meeting, G. Grible. 54 Hous Thompsca, and G. P. Lammort
Tbres.only entered-W. M. Laing, H. N.
Q. Bar 1
G. R. Palts
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Cross-examined by Mr.. Webber.-I cannot wear if the defendant had any arme unless I know his name. I'find on reference to my list that when prisoner was searched there was found
pocket knifo.
His Worship-Then that finishes the one for
Hora posl
Mr. Webber Then I sex that the man be discharged and that the twelve balls of opiam together with the knife be delivered to hima
His Worship Is there any further evidenon ugainst any of the prisoners
Br. Forspool-There is no further evidence His Worship-It will be nonseuse to go uguinst them with the exception of one man. through every case in this way.
Dr. Webber-The only thing is that the men bare their rights. I sak that they may all be di Soharged.
His Worship-I will adjourn this case for a
(HANDI-short time.
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