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JANES W. DAVIDSON,

SUPREME COURT.

Slat Ouroner. '

* ÎN SUMMARY JURISDICTION.

JUDGE).

WILSON V. DUTTERFIELD AND SWIRE,

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THE WRECK OF THE "CATTER-

THUN

ness flood kept up a very heavy are for paven a paper from North Borns-I do mob want to - connection with the library, and he has been meantime I shall be very gled to have the view "provision giving to French engineers a

hours The very long range adopted by the shock you but I should say it is disgraceful well seconded in his efforts by Mr. Cobbeld and of the shareholders in regard to the question of right of priority, over those of other na

far Hongkong.zot to have a public library others who have spared neither tima zor pains the bonus...

Mr. Mouzic-Do you wish me le put the fionalities as regards the working of mines

hrobably sooount for this. The but in the paper - Roi Chuis, morning there is to show thugs who have tried to throw water of "and the construction of railways. If any

Asia, 17th October, sound division of the Imperial Japazeep my this extract. I am very glad to be able to tell the movement that it was productive of fm views of the shareholders in waiting to tata such agreement he boon made it is null,

Takow was bombarded on Tacsay, the 15th is now aloutthree miles inland of falow, under you that our Book Club is Hourishing and not mong good in be colony fool costain that the amount of the shares I reprosat

Tim CHAIRMAN That would be more satis and void ab initio, for. China enot conipat Operation commenced at 7am had the the command of Lim Gouera) Baron Nogi only have we a godly number of hooks, hat in the library which he been formed is really

remittanes to Mudie, which will be for shout who have already anbeoribed to it shows that of the austing, gentlemen, I thank you for cede privileges to any power without these Japanese Best kopt up a continasi fire for soretold think thut Auping will be shortly occupied January next we shall make our half yearly wanted in the colony. The aomber of renders factory, cartairly. That concludes the hosinc

two hundred dollars instead of one hundred as the waut erigis, and I trust that the pablio your attendance. privileges being equally applicable to Great hours. The forts made a fairly good stand for the Japanese troops

My right arm is unfortunately at the present kibiase to." That is the portida I wish in rogird spirited son in this colony will come forward a time, bab the shooting was lad, and the garri Britain. This would follow trout the nston, led by the Consul, sc of Liu Yung-samout placed hos de combat, thus precluding to the community in Hongkong. A colony ko with subscriptions and that the Government will this, with its 200,000 inhabitants, the hub of the be able to do something towarda forming a favoured nation clause of the Tieztsin treaty, so a fanioned time position at an easy stage, bay writing sa faill ar scouunt of the operation East, should not be in the position it is in Harry and an institution worthy of the name.

as I should wish, but I trust that it will soon regard to 190reation and education so far as (Appines) which is reinforced by the seventeenth as leaving the naval brigade to land without be in goot working order and that I shall be public libraries are compared. An attempt Mr. GRANVILLE SHALF said in his travels FINDING OF THE MARINE EOARD.. ticle of the Burmah Conventipa of the 1st opposition.

was made some months ago to form a library. ir Australia some years ago bo wes, very The Anding of the Marino Board in referenco March, 1894, which readl“. It is agered.

then able to send further details.

and bill was drafted by Mr Leach much shack in noticing that in both large and to the wrask of the Cufferthas, that struck on for the purpose of hecorporation, but unfor small towns there were always four institutiers. a rock off the Beal Rocks on the moming of that subjects of the to Powers shall

quately the oneficial members, I am sorry to There was a claneh, thorn was Bohol, there the 8th August, was delivered at Sydusy on the "ench within the territories of the other

Bay, did not zeo thoir way to vote for it. do wess Town Hall, and there was a Free Library, 25th Beptember by the President of the Board enjoy all the privileges, imunities, and

not know why, but I ara, glad to see I havo a Therefore be thought that Hongkong (Captain Hixson), there being a full board pre- Nany of the foreign boss and godona

vory powerful man on my right (Hon. T. H: Ntogether behind hand. A great many of the sens, The President stated that the board found advantages that winy have been, or may

Whitehead) who will be able to convince them inhabitants had not the privilege and honour that the wreck of the Cutterthun, whereby si lives Our Fire Supplies of these best Quality hereafter be, accorded to the subjects of suffered considerably from the shells, but very

that they were utterly in the wrong. Even if of belonging to the Club; and a thig was wore lost, was caused by the sult uf (1) Neil thing wore not in the wrong I must say, so a question between the "svos and the Shannan, the deceased minator, in oavigating ton Seede havo arrived, and Orders will be excentes any other nation." Consequently, if a few lives appear to have been lost.

On Wednesday, the 18th, the fort si Anping right to work mines in Yunnan is accorded fire on the transport Seikio Mers, which EXORK M. A. G. WIRE (ACTING PUNE for a T. a ontoerned, the Governmalaro-nota and unfortunately the "layer" close to the land ons stormy night, and order. the oflal pitaka perfostly justified were very much disposed to take very limited lag a course which carried the ship 'Tho to French citizens it zoust equally be while cruising in the roadstond came within

in annging a measure of this sort through the vits of the "have-nots." This reminded well-known dangers about Seal Books.. (2) By accordal to the subjects of Gront Britain, range of the show guns. Five shots won fired

Connell (Applauso). I am glad to see that him very muli of the support, given to the the default of Alfred William Lanfear, second Mr. Whitehead: sheres that statement. Evad poor by twú fashionable baline who were talking officer, in altering the course of the vessel with and, equally, if Chian decides to invite in rapid succession, and our scomod to pass over

The plaintiff sought to recover. $755.30 if we do not ran a bill I think you ought to in front of a fashionable confectioner's shop in out an hority, whereby she strucks, and eventually foreign engineers Le resist in the construction the ship does to the funnel. On the whole the of her railways, British subjects will have as thonting was excellent, but the transport mered balance of freight said to be due on a curge of assist the unofficial wesubers in voting $5,000 Bond Strent Oris said, "My dear, we do best forudsred. The second offer, A. W. Lanfear, or $4,000 year for the support of this in so much about the distress, and yet they car get was cited to oppose before the Marine Board Mr. Hastings (of Mr. V. H. Deacon's cs) stitution, which casual fail to be of great these beautiful, lins for twopence ha peun on Monday, 30th September, to show CAUSE good a right to submit their tenders as those out and was soon out of reach. The Thales, timber. of France. There are, however, strong which had just arrived froi Amor. had to shift appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. Master of public use to the residents of Habgkang I am sach" There was a good deal of this sort of why his certificate should not be entpolled or

to the south and took up a position near the Mesars. Jelmach, Stokes, and Master oflce) very sorry that the father of this institution, thing in Hongkong. There was no labt that sudd

Dr. Cuntlie, is absent, but his narse fs horo. the went for Public Library existel On The President said the board wished to aid objections to any agreement giving even a Pique. The Peccock and Arrons returned from copresonted the defondants.

His Lordship delivered the following judg. (Laughter and applause Sunday he found the City Hall Library the following rider to thoir, Snding:This is norainal advantage tray one thiour and Takow, with news that the Japanese Acet would mont The plaintiff is the master and part The Rer. R.F.CamOID believethitnurses | Cosed, This was not ns. it should be. The one of the meet, lamentable cases that the Car Seeds aro all tested before being put up there is really anything of the kind in the move up at ties to attack this place.

urner of the British barque Stanfield, and aro gcrally gifted with fairly long tongues books had been exceedingly well preservail, but Martzo Boanl les ever luveeligetet. Hean is a Lew Franco-Chinese treaty it will be, the The attuation at Takow is very serious, owing hois sning for a balance of freight land use at any rate able to babble with infante the library copied a room worth $150 avaliable ship, exceptionally well manned and daty of Great Britain to intimate to China to the wanten destruction of all nativa pro-legal to ho dine on a cargo of araberin ems; but I must say I use here to-day month, and yet the whole library would not foud, which has been soientifically and sucess fully navigated for years past inside the Barrior ME, JACKSON Was glad that a library hul roots and amongst the other intricades and They are packed under our own Bupervision, that she cannot be allowed to accoral party by the Japanese scldiers, who are also brought from Sandakui to this part. The cargo ile prepared to speak, because I thought fetoli tveiro entha' ront and exponses...

bénsisted of square timber, planks are round that the father of the public library would and the greatest care a exercized to insure such advantage. British events and charger with haring incted some of the Torci lege, but it is only in regard to the round legs be able to be here to way thing in hoon established. He thought the City Hal dangers of the China route, sacrificed with its favour, No ann can takò Dr Cantlio's library zaight to made the nadens of a really a large portion of her passengers and orew protection in transit

manufacturers do not ask for my wet. The town of Kiss is deserted, and that we have anything to do. The clanso in the

ical today by his aleance. I regret very get good room for the library If the messing South Wales which the Soal Bock lighthonA Sowings shopid to made in WINE WEARER rsing from their Government, but dey great foals are ontortained that unloss recharter partytha freight clause I el is-on place au um afraid we shall lose a grom good library Would it not be practicablo to our shore danger on the coast of Now

stamined tho treeze will follow up thoir excusses which the plaint is suing reals as follows-or

much tho esus of his absence, which we was to he of any use something practicalo was specially erected to point out. It is not know. He is very unwell indood, and from shoull be done. Was any resolution to be pro-

clear to the board what sotually took place UNLT and the reisindor of the packals escure do ask and have a right expect that it her they como tc occupy Anping. There is a rather a part of it roads: 241 corts of Moxi. from damp, and kept in a dry place for repeat

aftor the Cottertha struck Tho beats were, nie in Tainanfoo and hundreds are crowding dollars to ho paid for such and every chic

what I saw of him a quarter of an hour ago rosed? It is foci of timber delivered in Hongkong." wings.

is quite able to do what he would like to de. Rev. B E COBOLD-It is not proposed however, swung out and get ready whilst the into Auping to map to the mafiland Thu the dies under which the dispute risus, flis Bacolleroy hne laid upon me the light to put any resolution at this meeting. The ship continued to go on without speed being stories Tintes pud Dante take about a thousut The question is In what sy should burden of tolling you where the Hongkong chief object of it was the making of a state reduced. She is said to have been pointod

the timber be moteured I perfectly sugars to Amy Lin rompin the strand, clear that bofore the freight car ba sscertained Public Library is The room in which in mond of his Excellency the Governor that this towards the land with the object of seeking axists fe not sufficient to accommodate even this buty szistol. I think Mr. Jackson has per shelter, but this is hard to realise in view of it is said, will-upposo the Laurling in person. the timber has to be delivered in Hongkong small mesting in addition to the books haps not been informal so correctly as he ought the position in which the wreck has been found.

PEON OUR CORRESPONDENT WITH THE

The defendants mesenred that timber in

It is situated on the same to have been, and I must take the blame, apen Had the rossel, been taken into Saal Rock JAPANESE ARMY.]

certain way which is calculated out in what has which are there. PAROW 16th October: Lech called Table 2 of "Hoppus's Measurer" flour, as Dr. Cantie's office, which perhaps myself. Au attempt was made to amalgamate Bay smooth seas and shallow water would have some of us know too well Probably as soon the library in which we are now interested been sacured. Some criticisus have been madə as the new consignment of books comes freza with that at the City Hall, and tho Cousin regard to the lady passengers not having book which has been produced in court. plaintif Eus been paid in full, and therefore there is nothing due to him. To support their be taken into consideration, because of course it appealed to but they did not as their bat thees is no doubt in the minds of the board

will necessitate a certain ontlay of expenditure. way to erect that amalgamation.

that neither Captain. Shannon nor he officers case a múmber of witnesses were called who statod

I was not prepared to tell you the history of the The Rey, J. WILLIAMS, said it seemed to realised that the ship was in snel imminent that they had had a cortain amount of experiance library, and I think some people have a fuirides in that the support must come from the Ga danger until within a little time of her founder in the micismeement of timber, and that the in variable rule in Hongkong was to measure of its birth and bringing up. You know it started vernment, and ha therefore suggested that thing. Shortly before the vessel sank she became in the Old Yolumes Society's rooms. It vory title of pn be transferred to the name almost level with the water. The effect of the tabor according to Table 3, and some even went si far as to say they had never heard of. 8000 bocano at any rate it gave promise of beef the Governor himself. It was only from the heavy seas then rendered it quite lepoaible to any other measurement, and that the measure coning, too large in its developments and so the Governor tant they could hope to set the Inter the boats auccessfully. The redeeming committas of the Odd Ysiames Society handed library on substantial basis. They needed a feature in flus melancholy disaster is the fact wont Luder Table 2 applied to timber for all purposes freight, etorage, and sale. The plaits the library to thros trustees and asked the proper building and a proper sites a great that discipline is mail to have been maintained tiff, on the other hand, measured his timber by.

existing sub-committee of the library to condenf of help, and he thought there would be no to the lost. finns the soutire work of it. The library fiflonity in the public coming forward, Wha Mr. Theimpson (Messrs. Riaharbon and Table 5 in the same book, and he states that under the words in this claney he is titled to consists, an bis Excellency har said, of nearly the baby was announced to be on vior the Thompson), who appeared for Mrs. Shaxnon, 2,000 books, which will shortly be augmented public wore, always antions, to come forward asked the board to deal with Captain Shannon's freight for the full cabis masement of the by a consignment from horga. What is 20 and have a look at it and ned lavy would certificate, although Captain Shanzion was dond timber he carried; and he further statos That

more readers are needed, though no doubt more to practicably forward the movement than by for him to produce the evidence taken at the. cover the fall cutie measurement. He gous on will come, but we wsat something that will thing ales they could talk about. He thought thonest, and once that evidence was put buforo to say that if the defendants desired to put in help to support the library. The library has that now was the opportunity to pres the the board they would see at the ship was shown during the last for months that it is matter to a fuel conolumen and to aakhi Ex- never svigated too closely to the load. To any enston of that sort they ought to burs stipulated it in that clouse. There is nothing able to support itself, and if we can, ball I say, collency, oven informally to take the office of get the evidence it would be nocmary that make up arrears and if we can peso got a fair nurse of this petyt ta espouse its cateaubons should be issued to hit to call the here about the zingurement, except the 93 coats of Mexian dollars for each and every number of books and it possible a suitable He (Dr. Willianis) was ALT his Excellency would witnessos cubie-foot," and in this suspect as is rather residence built for them, the library-can then have the support of the unofficial members, (Ap- This President said the bised over dealt will Buy certificate until the holder of the cortifiento supported by another charter party put in, which bo solf sapporting by sabemiptions from rydes plays).

HOL. 1. WHITERRAD-I think it is to appeared before them and bad overg opportunity contained special words of limitation to the nad, us we sincerely hope, a grant from the

Governzuen, You may say ne we have completo deeply regretted that Hongkong has hitherto of defending himself. In this ameamble case cording to Hongkong trade measurement, of thoumud books and have had certain expensas not had a Public Library Reading is vory mach a course was impossible... which, I believe, is the same as the east and the library going on for some time, bow great resources, and there is an increasing class ment adopted by the defendants. Plaintiff says have we paid for that? Well, we are indebted in this community who cannot get books frasa that when these words of limitation are omitted to several gentlemen, song of whom are present the Okab library. I think therefore it is also in a charter party they cannot be included sl that he is ontitled to payment for what here, for landsome donations, and hope we shall lately notesiary that there should be a Pablie be able to porenade other reaidants in the colony Library in Hongkong, and I shall be happy to carried. His measuremont, of course, is better to subscribe in the same way Most of til give it oving support I saibly can. (4p- for himself, and he states that it is a more

wo are indebted to Dr. Cantlis. He practically plans). I serve here is contents of a round log of tinabor (and twenty guinuse for the purpose, and what with to add to that Committee any name of sccurate way to arrive at the culicul bought the first lot of books, sending home already formed, and it might possibly be well think as a probabile fact it is), and that thero- the rent of the room, which was his, the par persons willing to come forward to support the fore if the defendants take the meast-

chase of a slight necessary furniture, the movement, which cannot fail to be boueficial to at that is least accurate, they ought to 620 payment of a temporary librarian and caretaker: all glasses of the community,

Reme of which money came out of Dr. Cantlie's Mr. SHEWAN proposed a vots of thanks to it in the charter party. That contention is geod eader ordinary circumstances, but there own pocket, we are really nually indebted to the Corner for presiding. His Excellency to amount tare features in this case which rather alter the

him to a considerable extent. However, in ro was always willing to assist on behalf of the matter. The plaintiff came down are some ferouse to that. I served the following letter social welfans of the community and as hell linio ago fra Borneo with timber under a

from bin Dear Mr. Cobbuld-Tam sorry I himwalf said he had never attended a more in itions. Even in the face of that he claimed the Hongkong. Public Library supporters not agree about the remarks respecting the sa charter party which contained these words of on of well enough to attout the meeting of portant moeting than this. He (dr. Show) dis to measure the timber according to his own this afternoon. I understand you are to sistance from the Government. If they coul rule. U wen

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Ir is zo stated that the recent Franco Chinese treaty is not likely to be ratined, The statement comes by way of India and is, we believe, semi-uficial, but presumably it applies only to that portion of the treaty

Telegraphis commiation with. Formosa is again interrupted.

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To describe the capture of Takow I will

There wore 1,782 visitor to the City Hall ticipate the arrival of the Japanese and They stato that under that measurement the home we shall neod larger premises. This will mitten of the City Hall library was besa properly attended to and warned in time;

insetim last wook, of whom 15:3 wern Euro

peshi.

The Union Line steune July Furness, from Middlesbro' and Hamburg loft Singapore on Patarday afternoon and is dus hera na or about the 29th inst.

describe the state of affairs when the Chinese wore in possessiɔIL

Daring the italy days of the republic about 5,00 Chinese soldiers wors stationed at Takow, Most of thou bring Lin Yung,fa's redoubtabila Bhick Flage under the command of us opied son, but as the Japanese were slowly and anrely approaching southward General Lin severs to have felt that it would be impossible to withstand an attack nude by thom on Takow, fur ve hd him gradually withdriving is We hear through a private correspondent is troops, and on the rival of the Japanese flest England that the King's Own Regimont wouly, about 500 Chinese soldiers were left to tas mcasaremont of the lofondante does not needil is public support, I do not mean that provoil upon his Excellency they went do mors To clear Captain Shannon it would be necessary.

It is stated that the exchange rate 25th

indorinity payelle by China to Japau has been fired, the total sum (200,000,000, tele amoul ing to E,900,087 79, 71.

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to leave Portemouth on the 24th Sidebar in the forts. It is ail that a telogiuni was for Malta and after putting in fer c service there is to come to Longlenty to relieve out by General Lia at Anping to his cou, ordering him to hoist the white fag, at A marriage bout caught fire only yesterday apparently with the idea of treating with the morning at. Youmati. P. Agbmore, of the Japanes but as a ruse de guerre to cover his Water Police, was the fit to see the lanes. mon's trust. On the 14th fast. it is stated and he at: onde convored inforamtion to that other telegram came from the mine station. Hon. Commander W. C. I. Hastings source intimating to the Comunniant at Tehow and a number of police officers promptly to haul down the white fing and when the Jupa turned out, and the fire was soon extinguishe

by reens of hand pumpe. Tae damage donese were within mange to fire a few shots was not very considerable, and it is fortatale and then retreat to reinfance the main body of that no other boats caught fire,

roops at Toina and Anping.

The residents at Takow spank highly of the Sonie good news ponies Irom the Takashim

The discipline proserved among the Chines troops Colliory, says the Nagosuti Observer. strata of coal which are Lasing worked at posent by General Liu, for in no instanco has thera are 10, 8, and 5 feet thick, respectively. They been any cause of complaint. However, for the have been found to extend for over 1,300 yordast three months the soldiers have only beau where a slight "fault" is met with. other side of this the seants have been again aid with Genera! Liu's paper notes, which found extanding for an unklowa distance he become stelutely worthless some throo wooks Shimano states that grave fears have recently ago, this causing so much dissatisfaction been felt that the mine was becoming exhausted, mongst the Chinese soldiers but now congratulates the owners or tho apply they have to draw on, which it ways will last for "many lots of years to comů."

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On the 144 iust, thres Japanese mon-of-war arrives, oft the port, and H.31.8. Tweed, Lout. Ward couuunding, courayed the British re silouts to a safe position outside, as it was expected that the attack, would be made at suce, However, on Licut-Commander Word's board the fanese Aagship (Yushing he was in- peze that no lombantment would take place that day, but the Admiral requested that all by the coolies, whose mumbers quickly swelled, foreign residents, would have Takow by seven

There was disturbance in Queen's Road Carten on Bunny night botwoon feur Japancad, vho had come off a ship, and some Chinese coglies. The Japanese lint bonghit some bages which a number of coolies Fanted to cay, but they demandel too much money. The Junce told them to go ta Taipingshan or some other place, where the caglios became angry and threatsning. The Japanese wont away followed

effect that the timber was to be mensuel ac-

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Mr Thompson said the board had dealt with Captain Shannon's not when he was not before the board and yet the board wenkd aot go fur- the and allow him to produce this ovilence.

The President said the board hail merely made

a report on to the cause, to their opinion, of the Committed logs of the Catterivun according to the evidence

oddaced. -

nigrily) of the library to me. Please inform than always uning after the Governmical

Mr. Thompson-Farther evidenes has 'boan practically refused.

The President-No avilence whatever has besh refused.

Mr. Thompson--It has been refused practi- call because I cannot get the subpoenas.

Mr. Gadou Mere Norton, Smith am? Co.), who appeared for the E. and A. Company-wald a did not think the board had jurisdiction to de what Mr. Thompson suggested. --

Mr. Thompson said the board had jurisdiction,

olient

Yokohamm, 11th October. The O. & O. steainer Belgis lauled yesterday

referring to the Chinese cession of territory and some commotion was caused. The noise o'clock the next morning. Accordingly H.M.S.there with the full knowledge of il, and with nconditionally P. The library is now havey At Lomu there were inaumerablo free as to result of the operations carried on under

The other clauses, providing for increased trading facilities or the Tonkin border, the appointment of coneals to new stations, and the junction of the projected French ard Chinese railways will not be affected by the territorial dispute which has arisen, though there may be some reason why those clauses should be very narrowly

scanned by the British Government. These can he unobjection to France gaining the widest possible trading privileges, but there is an insuperable objection to her obtain ing any monopoly and ruling out all com- patitors England bas had abundant oppor- tunities for obtaining exclusive privileges

privilegos it is ahe. Her policy, however, has been to claim nothing for herself that

was soon ever, however, no one was injured, and Treed onbarked all the foreign residents and to one was arrested. An Indian constablo, who was on duty at the time, bone so alarmedecoupled by the British tags Suit-

that ho racked up to the Police Station and and Zitkote, precetel to a safe position to the gave an enggerated secunt of the occurrence.northwirt of Apes' Hili, Fourteen constables turned out, kat érurything

the course he did not recover, and he wa mako reference of the indebtedness (psouth from thes, it wont buy out and the mattor would net affect Mr. fisdon's role in Hongkong was, and that no other methad the isoting that I have no intention what The waists would come from the Guvern- THE FLOATING OF THE "BELGICO" of wasting timber had ver been employederer of king the library to refund the meat all right if they moved for themselves What are the fiets now. He goes down t

200ney As near as I can morinin I spout first. When Bocon wrote:" Reading makath ontors into a charlar party with tan fill knowledge about $500 ou initial expenses Will you full son" he did not forsee what, facilities for of the custom or regular rule in Hongkong: laserk the austing to killy accept this reading the poorost people in the kingdom world- is not a stranger to the custom; he goes down

establlehed success, and the undicial members bailes, and rot Hongkong was without a the saperintendence of Captain Forbus, aeristed of the Legislative Comell west feel that therby at all. But his reellency had crans by Captain Hardy. The vessel arrived at was bored at the outer anchorage within the or not expirating the tre feelings of the forward to support the movement and the Yokozulim at 4.30 yesterday afternoon and ht the ground that there ward Ho ̈ HE EXCELENOT-I thank you very much for harbour in 9 fathoms of water, pending

unity when they opposed the scheme hesrtist thanks were due to him. (Applantes.) readers outside the Hongkong Club to the way in which you have received Mr. Showan's further arrangemouts, In spite of the very justify a library. I may say that this state romarss. With the strong support of Mr. lugh son which was experienced during the ment was taken vary badly by the Britial Whitehead and Mr. Williams I o2 sure you latter part of the galving operations, whan population outside the Club but it was rolly I will do all I say, privately, publicly, nuu par-dange might have been expected, the ship the sans of the library being started, for Bolly, to insure the success of this library does not seem to have suffered mich beyond

reasonably expect that the timber should be the full knowledge that the defendants world eurd in the camel tray. Items to any hot the argument he applies to the other side, namely, that if they wish to take the least ac curate michattersent they shoull have added the words in the case, applies aqually to him. I he is going to put aside the usual rule sal wants to take an unusual rule, he knowing what is the charter party. It sets to me that he has not it all. Judgment for defendants with coele to his case, and is not entitled to anything

HONGKONG PUBLIC LIBRARY,

At 7 am, trun to time, the Japazose, opened was quiet who they got to Queen's Road The Indian constable got inte trouble for giving a live on the Telow forla at a range of, I should faleo report.

say, 6,000 yards. For the Arst half hour At the privats chapal at Douglas Cast the foris responded, but after this their usual rule, he might to have had It put in the smarting under enclavemark the caramunity. (Applause). Porhaps we can putea incorporative what was previously repuried. The commanes.

as

took place of Lord Gullford, R. N., ellest son of zoldiors were crying cut thoir proconcorted Admiral the Earl of Clanwilliams, und Lady plans--ovocaating the forts un trating in- Mary Elizabeth Morgorot Douglas Honde lend. La round cumbers, I shonki say, the forts eldest daughter of the Earl and Countess of

fired twenty-four wands, the best shot being Home, of Bethwell Castle and Douglas Chitto. The coremony was performed by the Bishop of from the 8-inch B... Arustrong guns in Apos Ginsgow and Galloway, assisted by Un Bernd 1 fort, which struck the water about 500 Hon Canon Meade the Tov. J. Masochis,

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very large surpfts

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sitempt this

ship off was the back-wash of the prevailing result we know. The library ms subcribers I think wn raight try to subsidize the lizary, N.B. wind. This not la between four or vs book wutters into their own bands with the I shall be able to announce

o'clock on Wednesday afternoon. The nes was enough to render of self supporting, bat. I shall be glad to do all I can. (Applatos),

The proceedings, during which the practising modorate daring the night, not being suficient we want the pablie spirited and the Govern mont, if possible to absoribo towards buying of the Philharmonia Society in the next room to more the vissol but at three o'clock in the amenit to minorrling it, was apparent that Here was m new books and equipping the library hal-ronder the speeches wer

strong incoming swell. This continuod to as to make it worthy of Hongkong-You catch, were then brought to a conclusion.

inpresse, and about five o'clock work" at A public meeting of the supporters of the faithfully, James Cantlio. Many people, as

the winches was commenced and kopt ap ́till eight a'clock. Up to that time no attempt in Chin and if any one has a claim to such privato chaplain to the Earl of June Jards frola the Mariano Ka At 2 p.m. the Hongkong Public Library was held at the Dr. Cantlia says in his letter, sayWhnt do a DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMAN

had been made to take up the ouchers. bride was given away by the Earl of Homs Japanese fest, consisting of seven ships, in City Hall yesterday afternoon. His Excellency you want a Public Library fee? The romark the Governor, Sir William Robinson, prosidad, is anade to mo today. A gentleman said, "I he wore a gean of whito natin, draped with oncluding the Tri-yum, the Armstrong criter and among those present. were-Hos. J. H. so you have a acting this afternoon. What

30 rapid movebut was apparent, and An extasty general meeting of the the vessel fcated at 1.10, aftor she had basm family Brussels leco and chiffon voi!, fastoned, by cuplared from the Chinese at Fort Arthur, Stewart Lockhart Hon. T. H. Whitehead, the do you want a library for? We have A VOST

diamond roel, the gift of her fathor, Werlozed the heeeh to the monthäurd of Sarazen's Riv. R. F. Cobboll, Bes. G. Williams, good library at the Club. I said to him, "Well, Douglas Steamalip Company, Limited, was abjected to considerable buffeting by the high was not equally obtainable by other nations, other ornaments vore two rows of paurls, the gift Head out at 2.15 pm. twenty-fire boats Messrs. 1. Elowan, T. Jackson, G. Sharp, there aro twice as many people oatsilo the Club held at the offics of the Company, Praya Consens It was hoped that the wires, chaine, and and, having adopted that policy herazlf, it is of the Countess of Hoge anul her nach Mr. E.

II. E. Pollock, F. H. Sharp; G. C. Cor, who are not members of the Club who want teal, yesterday, at noon, for the purpess of pass anchors laid down for the purpose of having the massed and armor "wers seen proccoding in J. C. Thomson, A. J. Dar A. Woolley, books, had who will read books twice as aneb ing a special resolution MH. Lewis peo skip of would be recovered, but importive that she should see that no other C. Groy. Ele carried a lower bouquet, the

myrtle of which was cut from a tree grown front paralled in to the beach, steering for thet pr. srey, A. J May, C. C. Platt, J. Hastings, the average as the member of the Club," sided, and there were also present. Hon. JJ was not considered safe, owing to the heavy wall nation obtains ecmmercial concessions in sprig taksa from her another's mariage tien immediately ander Saracen's Lead fors. 11. E. Deuays, W. C. Barlow, W. Stanton, and He said, Well, there is a linary at the City Bell-Irving, Mossfs. R. Sheran, A. Ross, and the closs proximity of the vessel to the land. HIJL?? We bare heard that over and over B. Sasson (Consulting Committee), V E All except the heaving off wire, which was the. which she does not fully participate accurd banquet. Thore were seven britesmulds-Indies | At 30 the foremost boat's how toushal the J. Duggan. ing to the spirit and the letter of the most Beatrice, Bargaret, and Issabel Douglas. To beth and five minutes later the Japaneso ellers is a dice and gratison-I-qat naman not a lending library and that no books bad beun (Sadretary), JR. Michael, & G. Nazis. T. I. reluctance, sesing fint. Usoir zovery, sule His UXCLLLANGY-Gesto sorry I again, and he did not seems to think that that is Desson (Solicitor to the Company), W. Parit farthest out, were therefore slipped with much (the bride's sistors), and Ladien Elisabeth. voured uncion elease. Then bis een Kathlon, Beatrice, and Ailelaide Mele, he were in possession of the fort, without masking yon that I nerepted the invitation to take the chair added to the library for twenty-five years. He Hose, Crawford, A Tillell JD. Hatoh sequently will involve so mach rouble. an extraordinary reticence shown with bridegroom's sister), who ward white mango with any resistance whatever, the Japanese ensign this evening with a great deal of flessure, was said I need to read at home, but I never do so on D. Eown, C. Geork, Captala Hall, J. This, however, could not be helped as the regard to the now Franco-Chinest treaty, hiffon fichas, trimmed with narrow lace and being hoisted at the flagstaff. But now i mars 1 coule that this is a very important mealing, now." (Laughter). Well, I did not say any more Cos, H Brodersen, and 16 Fook

ship had either to be got into deeper stater or

Brief summaries of some of iis provisions The bridegroom was attanded by his brother.

hate of green velvet with black rich teabbers. dificult task had to be performed, namely, the notwithstciding the very geant attendance; because I did not think he was competent to say The CRAIGWAN said-Gentlemen, when anh lost Captain Forbes returned to Yokohems have appeared, but the full text has not the Hon. Arthar Meade. Later in the day Lord taking of Apes Hill fort, and with nay ether and I may say it is the most important meeting anything at all about it. (Laagliter). I hope mitting the report and scounts at our last this morning. Captain Hardy vatre by last from a recreative and educational point of view the people who ralus à library will make the untual general meeting I mentioned that the evening, but has gone back to Yokosuka, whore yet been made known as it is open to and Lady lord left for Cyrus Lower nation than the Chinese this would indeed have that I have hat the plume of taking the chair existence of this library known and support articles of asociation d dot allow of a larger he was to examine the ship's botten to-day.

Captain Walker brought the Belgis out from swator, lent by Mr. and Lady Habal Howa, on a diffinity worthy to rok with one of the at since I came to the colony, I wish that and if possibly to eradicate those erous return to shareholders, aftor due provision for doubt whether the sumarries that have of Greystoke. The presents la the bride a evo latars llotted to Hercules, but here, as

some one more qualified than I had been naize, idons that library in Hongkong is not wantal depreciation of the Company's properties, thea Boliast, whom she was built, ten years ago, and it was then proposed to pay, vin. 12, per coat has boon in charge of her since, Hobos always been published cover all the principal hidegroom numbered over 100, se before, there was 20 resistano, and the clays-wil ba silled as by Mc. Cobacid, the Colquial

but if there is any deficisney in my remarks it (Applause)..

The COTONIA. STORETARY-Like the last After marefully considering the position, the held the reputation of being a most careful points. Some weeks ago the China Gazette, played in the drawing-room of Douglas Castle,

Flemim flag was floating proadly from the fort Searntary, and Mr. Granville Sharp, who have speaker 1 cuno hem for the purpose of general maagers and consulting committes, navigator, and minch sympathy will bo Folt for which appears in beraade use of as a channel.

THE JAPANESE ATTACK ON fagstaff at 4 pm Tatow was then in full promised to address the meeting I have to listening and uct to speak; but as your Excel wild the advies of the Company's solicitons, re-him in his present position Japan Garelle for French official comunitnégrés, ainoanbud

ponention of the Japanese, the loss of life aunounce to you the formation, not the in gacy has asked me to make a few reuma commend the addition of a short clause, to parn. SOUTH FORMOSA.

THE KORBAZ GRISIN. very much pleasure in doing grapha 1, article XIX. of the articles of nasocia that it was about to publish the text of the

amenting to four men on the Chinese side, two puguration, of a public library in Hongkong. I love

(Applause). You will probably ask, where in 60. Me. Cobbold in just informed us that this on, which, if passed and duly confirmed, will treaty, but in a subacqnout issue stated

being killed in Krow village and two in Apes that pullo-library? So far 3 1. c octo library has proval ita existoneo, aud that permit of the payment of a bonus to shareholders

BUCONAN OF THE TAI WON KUY it was compelled to deter doing so, a çir

Hill fort. It is birdly necessary to sate at BORTEs "Where P But Mr. Cobball will pabic-spirited men ozght to support it. As from time to time when the profite and circum

Kobe, 10th October News from Booul is still very neagre, but cumstance from which the jnference may be

the usualties on the Japanese sido were very likely tell you. You may also ask, where his Excellency lus statel In hopes that both stances render it advisable. I think this wil The dange done to foreign property by the are the bucks which forta that Hibrary? Well, official and finofficial members will vote a large meet the views of Mareholders and hofore drewn that the treaty contains provisions -

gentleman, here is the catalogie of nearly 2,000 sam towards subsidising the library and I proposing the special resolution I have only to it appears clear that, the Tai Won Kan has bombardment is infinitesimal, and a British books which will form the nucleas of a library, trust that the mobuial merahere will not show add that, provided it be passed and confirmed succended in securing control of the palace and of the parece of the King The palace garde which it was dosned undesirable from the

val per who has sex more than one I and an additional 300 books are dow on the way any opposition to the vote, when it comes he proper course, it is the intention to pay a French point of view to have brouglit into

Imadmxcut, and whoes opinion raust carry come from England to be added to the store. Quo fore the Council. If I am entrusted with the brass of $12.50 par share to shareholders. have fled, and the disbanded soldiers, composing Mr. MORRIS-I think I am speaking for the the force of the Tui Wea Kun in his dealt prominence before the ratification fur fear

of the deficiencia, in this colony is a public duty I all have very great pleasure in moving |wojekt, statori tlist he was surprised to sea, such library. Wo all know there ie & discouneuted it, and I have no doubt that the hon. metaber body of the ubereholders hem, and it wollen, the palace hare talcon their race, The of exciting the opposition of other powers..

little destruction to the hoses on share. I may library, and we are all to some extent auder on my left (Hon. H. Whitehead) will meet their views if a bonus of 15 per cent was Japanese soldiers who formed the escort. of the Tanese Minister in his visit to the palace Those provisions would hardly refer to the cession of territory, because so far as that without resistance.

Anping will probably be occupied today say that he further stated that he thought it obligations to the Clab brary. But the Club hore great pleasure in seconding it. (Applaws).poids do a question for have now returned to their camp. -

arcs from the Japanese Admiral'e considera. library is quite inadequate. Whenever I send I think myself that the Government might The CHAIBNAN—Thist

The King has innod an edict oploring that tion la bombarding on agek a bouring that perhaps one or two, and all the others are onb. land for the ervation of the Erary building in articles of association in any case, there shall be a strict line of demarcation ba down a lot of fifteen or twenty books I get give something in the way of giving a grant of absequent consideration; we all have to alter the forts and houses was not in line. Whether Cloy at lost or not Torinot say, which Hongkong should possee. It is a watter Mr MORBIB Yes, of course, the articles of tween the finistry and the officials of the Anov, 91st October, 11,20 pün.

state of things ought not which requires much consideration, and I trust. association will have to te altorod, and if yui Royal palace, The Tri Won Kan will attend General Liu escaped by a junk on the 10th son as the Japanese flag was hoisted over but smel vas made to secure for French industry the inst. He had a number of followers with lips Hillfort the Japanese Admiral courteously to exist in a rich colony The Hongking. it will rosive the attention it deserves, and I had not mentioned that you intended to para to, all affairs connected with the Royal house-

inferned Liont-Commnader Ward that he was There was a memorandum sued by the further hops it will receive the attention of the bouts of 191 per cent. £ should not have mads halda b

Who ententery change in Ministers has taken The rebel saldiers buvo etierendoro).

ut liberty to proceed case more into the inner trustees of this library in which it was state unity generally, Bo far as the pable any remarka

that Hongkong was worse off than most of the spirit is concerned I baro nster knows ony The CHAIRMAN-Wo have given vory care place, and n the result of a fresh doal of the barbour and knd the foreign residents, which sugall towns in Australis. Mr. Sharp will object worthy of support brought forward fal consideration to the question and have come cards several Ministers have been recalled to 15mc failed, but if we are to believen French THE KUCHENG COMMISSION.dingly did. H.M.8. Te is now noored enlighten as on that point, no doubt I had which has not rooived support in every way to this conclusion that it would not be advisable offes Viscount Mium is reported ba to in in the inner harbour and the foreign residents eighteen years' experience in the West Indies. from the inhabitants of Hongkong, I me to pay more consultation with the Miniators regarding the contemporary something of the kind has been

ones more installed in their hotter and My finctGovernmont was the Government of the heve many faces naembled, and eluhough those Mr. Moazia-Then it will boscesary to futuro. Kobe Chronici

Seoul 11th October. secured in the now treaty, The Indépen

amrontly very glad to exchange the Black Bahamas That is a very ole eelony with a who have come here are not many bring the views of tile shareholders before the

Legislativo Asambly which they have enjoyet quantity they are in quality, because the public directors

The CRAIDMAN-Yo, you an do that.

The King's dearce lethroning the Quoon has lance Lenhinoise, after quoting a statement [BrzciaL TELEGRAM TO THE

DAILY TRANS. Flag rigine for the Japanese. It may be of 150 years. There has publia library there spirit represontol here in very great. If thoas From the Temps to the effect, cant the Com

Interest to stute the names of the Japanese which is publicly unraged audit opened from tea who are here will only put their shoulders to the now beg to propose That the full stop at the bellissed. 16 runs as follows

During Our reign of thirty two years, and FCоchów; 21st October, 4.40 po warships actually ongeged in the bombardment.locks in the morning until nine o'clock st night. wheel now we shall not only have a large neend of the first paragraph of article XIX. of pagule Fives Lillo was taking slee to

Fourteen of the Hwang murderers wore I arourdingly sppond a list-Focheno, boaring In the Barbadoes, where there has beat & Legis. ber of members, but the institution will be the articles of association be emitted and the while the people had not yet fully enjoyed the submit to the Chinese Government a pro

to all the evil means of lativa Assembly for 200 years, there is also a properly represented. It has evon best here.be hubstituted therefor the words or in benefit of Car regime, Our Queen of the Min the flag of Admiral Arichi, Naniwa, kiten-pagnifierat pablis iibrary of between 60,000 said that Hongkeng is not a reading com- or towards the permant to the shareholders of fusily resorted ject for the leuction of a railway from executed at Kebong this morning Namgian tor Lungehow, goes on to say Magistrate, and a great crowd witnessed the transporte, one of which (Halkio Mara) was

The Commissioners, the Protect, the local shin, Ten, Yaeguma, Hei-yet, and two and 10,000 velamos run by the Government macity. I cannot agree with that. I hate such bass or bonuses as the Cloneral Managers napetim blinded Our intelligence, extortëd The librarian is Eiv. T. II: Walent, whose never coras Across, such a well informed com shall with the approval of the Consulting Our people, est at hought all Ony laws and The Convention recently signed at Poking, erectiten.

Captain, TrLLETT seconded the resolution. kindly placed at the disposal of the foreign salary is $250 a year. There is also a public murity; it has been acknowledged a mort Commities think Bi. ** **

library in Trinidad, and also a reading room enlightened ocrámunity, and unch a standleed of which opens to the civilising action of

residents. From information I have repived where the latest newspapers sal periodicale can intelligence could not have been maintained Carried, Europe the rich provinces of the Celestin

I tony state that the forte were very be parsed, and books borrowed on payment of except by reading (Applouse) Dr. Castle The CHAIRMAN-A confirmatory meeting Empire, contains in articlo V. an important

little injured, notwithstanding that the Japer walling a quarter, This morning I received is to be grantly thanked for his exertions in will have to be luid as soon as possible. In the

www concerned the contents, of the agrees

ment were already known.

In the Patente treaty of 1885 nn attempt

exclusive privilege of constructing any radi-

FLIGHT OF LIU,

COLLAPSE OF THE RESISTANCE.

ECIAL TELEGRAMS TO THE DAILY PRSS)

-ANKING-SILAAFOr, 21st October Tia has ped. The troops will surrender.

ways that might in future be desided upon in

The Japanese flott in now off Auping,

the Celestial Empire. The attempt at this?

THE EXECUTIONS.

Ming Ching-chok, Mix Hurticel assailant, was the first task belasded. ̈*

Perfect order provala.."

I

TEE KING'S. PROGLÁMATION,

ordos, old oflook and titles, and thereby camed disturbances everywhere, endangering the axistence of Dur family. We krew the. extrems vices of Our Queen, but allowed her to remain unpenished. Though this is due to