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the wisdom of asking for such an assuminos at all. The manner in which Sir CLAUDE MACDONALD's request was received and answered leaves aigood deal to be deafrol. It avours far too much of the taughty superciliousness with which the Chinese Government were wont to address the "outer barbarians" in the early years of the present century and there is a thinly veile note of sarcasm which suggests that the Tsangli Yamen are laughing at the chilishness of the British Govorament. The British Minister in his covoring des patch to Lord SALISBURY Pays that at his interview with the Taungli Yamen on the 9th February he produced a draft of the note he intended addressing to them with

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The Daily Press.

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HONGKONG, September 30 1898. To-Day Hongkong will have the pleasure of welcoming Lard CHARLES BERESFORD listening to an echiress from him. His us a transient visitor, and, it is hoped, of Lordship is visiting China on behalf of the home Charabers of Commerce to report on the security that exists for British capital and to study the situation generally. Speaking at Singapore his Lordship said his mission aimed at focusing the views of Britishers on the spot in order to impress the people at home, Substantial re- sults may therefore be expected to resal: from the mission, for Lord CHARLES BERESFORD'S -utiorances always command attention, and more than ordinary importano will the attached by the people at home to what he may have to say on the China question after having medo a special study of is on

the spot.

A regards solicity for British capital far as rail invested in China, in so

to he hoped ways tro concerned it is that Lord CHARLES on his return to

region. This," he adds "was accepted with little demur, with the insertion of the worda now entirely here,' which, ay re- "cooling an undeniabic thet, I agreed to "put in. The to itself is very brief and certainly not of a character to ronse the suspicions or excito the alarm of the most timid of underins. It is addressed to the Ministers of the Tsung-li Yamen, and

reads

"Your Ilighness and your Excellencies "Love more than once intimated to me that the Chinese Government wore aware of "the greni importance that has always becu "Attached by Great Britain to the raten- *tion in Chinesa posaccion of the Yangtze region, now entirely hers, as providing "security for the free course and develop

"ment of true.

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY SEPTEMBER MIR, 1806,

The teamsport St. Paul arrived, from Manlle yesterday with nine Chinees propagyre, and 4 European passengers the latter consisting of 11 offers; 16 soldiers, aut four sastors at the

8. ay and nury.

For attempting to leave the colony without a permit Wong Wo, jak-master, was yester day and 330 by Commander Hostings. An- other junk-master mimo Kwok Hui, was died $20 fe anchoring his inak over the taiegraph ablas votreen Nerth Point and South-east Point,

The Charborad Bank of India, Australia, and Chian sesterday received telegraphie adrico from the Head Ole in London that of the approaching meeting of shareholtora of the Tank the dirvetors will recommend a dividend for the past ball-year at the rate of 10 per sout per unnum, tres of income taz

We are informed by Mosers. John D. Hum Favehold Mines, Limited, that they have 19 coived n telegram from the mines as follows:- 400 tus stone crashed tickling 7 data. to the ton milling delayed owing to breakdown in the will; aill working again; plenty of water.”

plays & Son, Ganeral Managers of Olivors

The Band of the "King's Own" will play the flowing, rogramme at the Offers Mons, Murray Barracks, this evening, at 8 p.. Over... L'italiana la Algieri Resin Selection......biano, Viscou

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THREATENED ATTACK ON

CHUNGKING SITUATION. CRITICAL [SPECIALTELDORAN TO THE “DAILY FEISS."

Shanghai, 29th September. Changking wires that the situation there is

eritical.

The brigands threaten to attack Chungking

{e-morrow.

Me, Smith said "This mad sent road. Jus one of the ather three step forward."

One of the undergraduates then advanced and read the petition CMS IN

HONGKONG POSTBALL ÜBUN

GENERAL ANNUAL MEETING Yesterday afternoon the general anak ment ME BAITH-Ya thrie man will have to ziga that before you go away where I the maning of the Emgkong Football Club was held in

Motors . Sacaders A. 1 called U Ki Chauve of here. He rate the Oricket Pavilion under the presidens of this placard. (To the undersi aduate)-Road it. Dr. J. M. Atkinson, who was supported by

Noble Hon. Treasurer), and H. W, Locker (bet The undergraduate compiedzi

ing Hou, Sematary)

The CHAIRMAN observed that the report hed been in their hands for some time, and they werkt gather that last your was the most sno desful as regarded Association that the club He thought this was Fory had bad. Out of sight actobos.

soven

In roost fame of the Prank was n Jong) extract from an alleged privati Jetty printed ius Singaporo papar, purporting to tell the truth about many polute not, before clear. The tone of it showed that the welfer sympathise with the natives, wished to criticles the Ameri, GADS, aan both generally and poolally unes voured to tell the story from a very personal steadpoint All Thave to my is that Among all the reports of the capture of Manila that MTA-Is that in respectabis thing

The deputation admitted that it was at, but I have routineinding doseriptions of the whole situation, Lone were more jejudiced and said it was not depe by them.

Mr. Bac do not care. It was done by partial than this alleged private letter This portaita mo to warn people in Hongkong, Sings some one in your villago. Now this is trans Thə qativəs are much alarmed.

pore, and Shanghat rainst all intensely toidation of the gewords per After mach dulay trop ste coming from, and coloured stories of affairs in and about The translation was then read by Mr. Smith,

Manila. The air is fall of all kinds of rumours, who, it will be seen, Interjooted a remark hardware won. most of which are made up from the imagins and there, as follows: On account of the auspicions considering it was the first year. Chengta.

tions of persons more batzbrained than rufiable. English barbarians (what does that sneen ) of their new ground. He did not think Thereminch to criticise and much to praise who came searathys that right to xpy out they could possibly have a better ground, in the administration of military and civil our hand-(Mr. Lockhart, der offcial He trusted this excellent form would to sin government, and the sitation will remain most protection, with the Viceroy's special passport, tained, daring the coming season. There was a unsatisfactory as long as oue knows what and yet you went say he came to spy cat your balance to the credit of the Chub and this was also satisfactory The Sohief business before the futurs b in store, bat 6ho delay cannot be lead)we forcibly resisted them, thus vin- avoided and in the meantime. it remains to ecdicating the ropulation of our district. them now was the election of oficere for the Hoopt matters philosophically and so one's best This business affects or prosperity and general coming season and the oration of com to solve the problems that daily arise. Americ welfare. The various hinges should unite mittas. Before ha, mared the adoption of the Guld Ly well as British, Spaniards, and their forces, and the gentry of the various report some member might have some oboryA- Philippines, are alike anxious to learn the terms liegen select a day to go to San On to boo the tions to make with regard to it. of peach. To me it seems remarkable that things magistrato tow you told me this As no one spoke, Hanlong as you as they do. It is interesting ball nothing to do with Kam Tip listen to to note that these who complain most are the thin) and the expenses will be paid by Kam onet also who have the least to lose. The ohlef Tin, and all your travelling expenses and foud merchants are remarkably long suffering in are to be defrayed by the gentry thousses. (your village) and the adjoining village, their attitude and deserve orodit for their com The expenses will be divided sesongat Kam and besides ten tals will be advanced first, the other five shares to be ayezly listributed among the firo branches of the Tung family in Kam Tin."

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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS. [SUPPLIED TO THE "DAILY PRE."]

LONDON, 27th September. HONÒCES FOR GENERAL, 'SIR H. H. KITCHENER. It is ofleisily anounced that General Sir Kitchener hus bona rojusi to the Paorage.

THE DREYFUS CASE. The Cabinet bas faulty resolved to refer the question of the revision of the Dreyfue case to the Cour de Cuesution,

THE FASHODA INCIDENT. Vetrila Negotiations on the occupation of Fashoda Wagnerbaro commenced in Pucis. Tho English news.

papers omphasise the fact that the only solutina" of the diflonlty in the vitlalrawal of Capt. Marcband,

lvertsent from "Lohengrin" Seg... The Promise of Life"........ Comen Selection... "Les Cinches De Corogville" Plaquette

Wallief Valec Scutions Fleuris"

God save the Queen. The second watch of the third quarterly polo ornament will commence at 4.5 p.tony botwena toaus representing The King's Own' and the Hongkong Polo Clais

THE KING'S OWN.

Woodgate

Mr. Molony Hr. Morrah... Mr. Johusen...

...

H.K. POLO CLUB.

1. Mr. Brace ...

2 Mr. Potis

Mr. Lawford

4 Mr. Kugont.

This membace of this Hongkong Polo Club will bo at home to their friends ou the ground.

I shall be glad to be in a position te communicate le Her Majesty's Govern-

At the Magistracy yesterday Mr. Reses naked mert a definite assurance that China will for a mitigation of the sentence of three motlis in the case of the woman charged with essanlf- never alienate any territory in the pranga girl the other day. He said the girl was vinces adjoining the Yangtze to any other quarreling with some children in the street and Power, whether under lease, mortgage, or for roistress fetched her in and correctið bar with araston. The woman was a respectable parsoN. "any other designation. Such sa re-arruce

Commander Hastings rad he could cut o his in full harmony with the observations way to granting the application. The girl was "made to me by your Highness, and your one of bruises from head to het. Toe had een toe runny of these cases lately. He had "Excellencies."

tried imposing the maximum ponaity of $100, but without effect.

The reply of the Taungli Yamen is rather evasive than otherwise. After

The Canton vernacalar papir, Chung Shi Yeti :he euustance of ree pitulating

Sir Pee of the 27th September says that tromi CAUDE MACDONALD'S note, it proceeds as anquiry, unele I learns that H.E. the Vicerry follows: The Yamen have to observe of Canton has rent a telogrurn to Poking to inquire after the health of His Imperial Majesty that the Yangtze region is of the greatest the Empryor Kang So, to which he received "importance as concerning the whole posi- reply from the Tenagii Yamou maying that:

Hla Imperiol Majesty is well. Another repart "tiña (or interests) of China, mud it is out published by the Lang Hey Yel Poe is to he *of the question that territory (in it) should offeest that is Imperial Majesty is ill, and that be mortgaged, leased, or ceded to another, the Viceroy despatched at once rrefect Lve to Peking as an esport, to give bis medical "Power. Since Her Britannic Majesty's id to His Imperial Majesty, who has been ill

Gavera.net has expressed its interest (or since the 1th moon. "anxiety), it is the doty of the Yamcu to "address this note to the British Minister

*For coincunication to his Government."

If LORD SALESBURY was really as pleased

It was ou

A capital concert was given in the Kewloon well-known vocalista appeared and also the po Institute on Wednesday trening. Several amlar alocationist Mr. W. Muskett, who recitat with considerable effect" Kissing Cap's race" "Shamus O'Brien." Mr. S.H. Somerton sang "Tharaday" and "Out on the doop" Mre Hands Dear Homeland," and "Upovazmer acin."- Mixa, H. L. Stringar "Why meat we say good-bye," and Mr. Carter Beltare, be the stormed also contributing a banjo ol Several places were played by the orches

Mesars. T. G. Unghes and A. J. M. tra Farr were the accompanists.

or three months, was inipkout.

MAJOR MACDONALD'S EXPEDITION, It is reportail that Major Maclonald bar cunched Laño.

THE INTERPORT CRICKET:

"MATCH AT SHANGHAI. Mr. P. A. Cox, ice thin Hen, Secretary of the Hongkong Cricket Club, writes as us followe

I have much pleasure in informing yea that the following telegram has been received from Shanghai, which shows the Hongkong team have won a very plucky victory.

Dated Boon 58th Eeptember, 1898. *Hongkang won by 23ītis" The following telegram has been despatched ou betuli of the Cricket Club to Dr. Lowson, Captain of the Hongkong testa:

"Cricket Clab to a man heartily congratulate you on a very plucky victory"

The following later telegram dated 3.17 p.m. has been recaired --

"Bowling Analysis: Lethbridge niso for 75, Longhorng sover for 18.

"Glorious finish.”

THE POSITION AT MANILA.

HARMONIOUS RELATIONS BETWEEN AMERICANS AND INSURGENTS.

THE CUSTOMS QUESTION.

{PRÓM OUR CORRESPONDENT,]

Manila, 26th September. Admiral Fowey is not sleeping. The blockade of Manils may be over bat the ships of his flout are always in readies for any work that may required whether noting on the morsent or

is why the steamer file has been seized by his command and a prize crew plaand on board.. af her. When the McCallock camo steaming up the bay yesterday with the abbes not for away It did not take long for the news to reach Mauila that the latter had been captured on the in- formation that she was boing wed to swinggle araus from Shanghai and Hongkong loto the Philippines, which is centrary both to American and Sparish regulations for the islands. The mizure was the link topic of disenssion from the helquarters down to enrane groups of rol. ciara, and-ostise

posure.

The CHATZMAN proposed the adoption of the repork

Mr NGFLE seconded, and the moting wa carried. W

The CHAIRMAN said he did not think they could do better than re-elect their present pro sideot (Hear, hear. He would probably ba with them again in a short time, although he was now away. He moved that the Hon. J. H, Storart Lockhart be reflected president,

Mr. SANDEES sveonded, and this was car The other elections were Treasurer, Mr. Curtain of Engby team, Mr. P. G. Davies, Leam. Mr. R.A Captain of Association H. W. Lecker; Committee, Dlessrs. Mackay, Pinckney, C. P. Kew, Parker (King's Owo), and Ward. The captains and offices are officio taembers of the compittee.

Saturday all the leading merchants hare met and adopted revolutione against such admini stration of the Customa department as would permit goods to come in without paying the same duties as the immense stooks of imports Now thon," continued Mr. Braith, "Hes in their hands and yet unsold paid under Spanish that nothing to do with anybody here? De ried administration. They ask for anol gostpone boot you End that Kem Tin rooare three times ment of the date of applying the new tariff zain that placard In conclusion Mr. Smith, J. E. Notio, Becretary, Mr. F. Browne;" will reasonably permit them to dispose of the pointing to the British flag, That is major portions of their stocks. This is just re- the dag you have insulto All of you meet quest and should be granted. Millions of thallara korrow to that flag three times, and do it all Forth of goods wore imported nader Spanish an knelt down in a line. thority which must be sold at a loss, if the duties which were paid on thom are not how exacted va fresh imports. The merchants themselves are not to blame for the situation and only sek for a brief period to protect themselves. Lord Salisbury anlate to use the gecd offices of the British has been positioned through the British Con- Government and telegrams have likewise been sont to the British Ambassador at Washington to represent Brilieb intersate in the inatter to the American home authorities,

This direction haring bass complied with, Mr. EMITH conciled-Now then you can go about year business. Do not repent it, and when the British oque along there again, mind your P and Q Take care you behave The deputation, having trossed their thanks yourselves. Now then, get away. for their recoption, withdrew,

Mr. LooKER said that as regarded the alx until it became rather wearisome but it ide ompetition, last year it was prolonged a propanol. this fear, if the membe wished it, to have only one round and to The following is a translation of the petition complete it in the first fortnight, instead of two presented grounds, so that they could be ento of having A petition from the gentry of Kua Tiu vijal the men in all the temas in the colony. A Thera is monob delay and copfazion at the lage etating the temaga the ignorance of the circular would he issued in dus eenzin-If the Custom House, but it must beremembered that country people they bad summitbet an office wambers did not choose to gain for it it would it is the most difficult branch of the Government for which they know they should repent, and he dropped. They soukt not hold the extraor to administer successfully. In no other eles praying that they may be genotonly pardoned dinary general meating mentioned in the adver tidsment, because according to the rules they is it so hard to plesso. There is no doubt thats not of great kindness exhibited to them. the local officials are doing sil in their power: Petitioners stats that the people in Kam ought to have 20 members present to form a bat mest if not all of them are inexperienced Tin village are farmers or fruwood-catters, ad quorum in the work Tmined men are en route and have an manners or education. Samstime ago, will be here in das time. No que complains of the lee J. H. Stewart Lockhart, the British work which characterised former days, but delays survey of the lead) territor, arrived at "this injustice or suggests that any influences are at Commissioner who was appointed to take a in inspection and calculation are the principal village, when some of the farmers and persons who carried badeus got frightened suddably troubles,

Communication with Iloilo and Cobr ist sow burred the gate, being runties and ignorant, regularly established and steamers are running thereby endlessly offending the Hon. J. H en usati dates Travolèné trafo are heavy and Stewart Lockhart. Lasiteen is picking up better than was expected. Steamers to other provincial and island porta are also starting again, so that, as far as trade Interchange is concerned the conditions of war are passed.

Votes of thanks to the chairman and sacre- tary evalaled the precedings.

CHINA TRAD. RS INSURANCE CO., LIMITED.

bor, at noon

The Directors have now to lay before the sharebeldare the accompanying atatemout of acconals for the year ended 30th April fast.

The net prenis amount to $1,012,321.95 end. the Working Account shews a balance at orodit of 9190,51263 PRI

The following is the report for presentazinu "Oa leruing the farts of the case, from to the shareholders at the thirty-sucmit onlin- enquiry being unde petitioners summonedary maeting, to be held on Tuesday, Illa Ocio- these offertors before then and base' ropri manded them. Tiny base now received instrus tions from the Bingistrats of this pince who The transport St. Paul lett today for seled under instructions from his superior America via Hongkong. She will be the fast oleors to bring the parsons in company with Government yousel to Sesant back in some time, tham to proceed as one to Hongkong to tender The Pers and Fora aza still here. The Ariona their apology and settle the case. Upon receipt and Scendia, both overdue, are daily expected of those instructions, petitioners trembled with PARE fear and sgain summoned (the silenders) for an We hear that Consul General Wildman is explanation and spelmantled them. Now the with mails and supplies planning a visit to Manila about the riddle people of the whole village are well aware that He will be welocated by the they hose bitted. very grant wrong for of October.

to familiarize himself with many matters which Wherefore, they purpoly present a petition. are constantly being brought to his attentistito yons Hovsar and pray Hat you will be By every steamer that arrives a fresh con graciously piensad to show an extraordinary tingent of Americans put in their opposmanos facone to them out of consilocation for the who wish to see the new possession of their ignorance of the rastin people and pardon thom. Government and possibly locato, wails by every for this favour which not only petitioners steamer that departs just as many Volunteer but the whole inhabitants of this village will army officers, ordcrod home, gladly leave, envial ever keep in their remembrance: by those who are obliged to remain. I sm afraid that if a vote of the army and navy were take there would be a majority against

appczation,

UN USUAL SCENE AT MURRAY BATTERY

THE INAVLA TO A BRITISH COMMISSION: AT KAM TIN....HU.

CUSTOMS REGULATIONS IN THE PHILIPPINES,

The Directors recommend that the sum of 8100,000 30, be trascorred from the Reserve Fad intrending the balance of Working Ac count to $206,342.63 and that this xant be apportioned in the following manot --

A dividend of 12 per cent to share

holders (80 per share)

A

$ 22,000.90)

tribution, payable to all con tributors of business whether)

pheryholders or ot$ 45,000.00 To be carried to New Agecaul... 3129,349 63

8296,342-63 The Directors regret the unfortunate result of the year's working, which is entirely do to son- tinued reduction in rates and to the abnormal A notics, has bo jesued by the United States number of total ass and heavy casosition Customs House at Manila to the effect that the amongst the regular liners and other first class Cestour House. tariff and regulations for the steamers engaged in the Eastera trade. They Philippine Islands prescribed by E. e Prir pienied to be able to add that the premut aldest of the Laited states, under date of 15lysts has corimeacod. Invoeren, the prvnter Jaly, will be operative and aftur 1st October income being well maintained whilst losses to

The date is ameviled from the 20th Septerobos date aru below the average

The regulations as to the raportation opium eru mçcided to conform to the laws DI the United States, and provide that no opini can be imported by any subject of the imperor of China nor, cut a sitizen of the Cafted States impert opium into ports of China or bay or sell Baguiations for the admision of Chidase are also publishe

DIRECTORS

Me GD: Rowing, and at C. Michachen retired from the Hound on leasing the colony v. Messrs. R-Seokse, and A Houps accepted in and their appointment will be submitted for the vitations From the Directors bell the vacancies, confirmation of shareholders

Xeste, C. Behrmann sal P. Sachse retire by com rotation and offer themselves for re-election: The cleargue to rud entrance of vaseble from {" pie, purts are remitted ondo duties ou AUDITORS. the pod acts of the issudi vill exuoted

Major Jawne1

MARGIVILJA NEND Mr. PLUS

Capt frame Book 44 Chrsion Catalan 3 Hastings

The snored accounts have hoon audited by Mon T. Arnold End A Potta the last bed gentleman acting in the absores of M offer theusel res fhr.ro-plostion

MOL C. BRDEMANN, Chairrian

T. Jars Mesure Aubid and Jeffries,

Hongkong, 28th September, 1840.

SVATEMENT OF 'COUNT FOR THE SHARENCED SUTS APTOL 1898.

Cash in handm

red departs with tokekajamą,

Indian Germont eriti 250, £27.29

Aviancer in matíků, bez Cast in li

abriralsman branches

250,000.00

Mr. J. Hastinga applied for a ro-hearing at the Magistracy yesterday of a case heard the previous day in which & compradore was ined for selling brspay to which an excess of vator had been added. He said the liquor » as oxsetly asis was received from a Gertaan firm, and as he appeared to be with this delightfully that bis client did not know it was adulterated. Lezeenting so carefully planned order. This authorities hero and will have the opportunulty which they know that, repentence is too favo vague and general assurance, then he is very He suggested that the importers were the people

dividend of 16 por out on: 004- The Teungli Yaren not who should be proceeded against. Commandor easily satisfer, unaturally rather recent the supposition Hastings, however, could not see his way to grant the application. He remarked that the that they would be likely to cede or lease a

price paid for the staff showed what it was, portion of Chinese territory so vitally neces-bongh he said he too was of opinion that the sary to the nintonance of the independence police should go for the importers. of the Empires are the central provinces On the 28th September, at 13, Paya En Houg whared by the Yangiszo. It is true that long, the wife of W. G. WINTERURS, of a FOR. they had just aforded most lamentableproofs

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of their weakness, in yielding to all kinds of Assan, so bened the stones Sicain, on the voyage demands, bat people do not relish being re- home, an the 28th September, in the evening, Mrs.minded of their werkness, and are often even ANNA LAKE, Jeply regretted (ly telegratia from Saigon)

12106 diepared to look saknes at any offers of

Ever since I first wrobi yen to the effect that support or assistance in view of prospective

sums were being smuggled into the lossor ports. difficulties. The Tsungli Yamen practically

VILLAGERS APOLOGISE AND KOWTOW TO of Luzou, all sorts of rumours have been floating ami in etfeet scent the idea of China

around, with apparently very good evilanes of THE UNION JACK their reliability, and everybody has wondered

Any one passing Murray Battery at tad ever ceding or leasing any portion of the Central proviases to any Power, either to

An Australion Chimamae handed. Charles why nothing has been done to check such iloilo'oleck yesterday afternoon weak witness as When uuenal scene In the centre of the anchors with being in possession of woren tasks of opium Great Britain or anyone else. Do not banne was charged at the Magistracy yesterday tuports. At last action has been c anxious, they intimate, about us; we can without a permit. Constable Land, by virtue the Admiral received what he deem responsible was a tag polo, from which floated the Umio

of a warrant, visited No. 2. Stanton Street, sareports on the whereabouts of a smuggling ves Jack On one side of the battery stood the Wednesday night with fier ulher officers, who act he sons out the McCullath with instructions Hon. Servombs Balth Acting Coloujo thing to lease ontving portions of territory had been starched before leaving the Ceat to bring her to all bozurda. Captain Hospor Sonetary, supported by the Acting Has take care of our own nffairs.

the north and to the south, but they are Pelics Station for the purpose of seving that only Jensen, and we intent to have them they had no opium in their pazeession. On the of the McCullock in an old experienced hand General (Mr. J. Dryer Ball), the magistrata, në

grad foor in a enbiels the opina, praluced in watching cost lines for, similarly engaged Chinese Kowloon, and two or three Hongking for bek; but the great rice lauds of the was found ander a but on which defendaal was craft and wou be went out on his mission Chinsmen, On the other side were nite Chun-

Hon. May's Up was commenced an was the scoppiar of the recm. He produced no sight anywherd Hopper would capture it on, six of them looking as if they belonged to The third tournament of tn your for the Yaugese Valley, certainly not, under any ring smolang pum. The lekut admitted to the Admiral we sare that if anything was in consideration: Yet it is quise within 308 valid certificate for the oplan. A Bue of $100, While the Abbas wise aeght in Agrante the onlle class and slires apparently belonging Wednesday 28th September, the armpeting delicto and had at the time saly about 25 stands to a higher station is life. As a matter of foot tenis being the Civilians and Regimental of rifles abourd, there was abundant evidence two of the latter wore izgraduates, the third tears. The sidor vera sibility, if Chins became involved in a'

The Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Com-that she had already tunded her coutraband being the side of the village of Kam Tia Ho. The or six were farmers from the quarrel with a great Power, she might, as the price of peace, he compelled to code raag wwe charged at the Magistracy yesterday goods. She was found in ons of the losser har

village named, which is situated in the district, Hours along the coast well bidden from ordinary territory-oven-in-thatcherished region, with allowing No. 3 lcanch to be without a cor-

Tus poses by would oberve that on the Coustable Gourlay said the launch was along pria drew, where stands the ancient capital of the beated master ou brant 46 fursday morning. passing vowels. She is now in the hands of of Ban On, between Dorp Buy and Taimeshan

Howls al Chander Limperial Gov 12 1800 61,387.95 The Cortes casa, sa is commisnły, desig Hou. T. Sarcombe Smith coneinding is re- It was very to before, the sum tegar, it lovasted sin mortgages of properties coun eido Baul Wharf. He was on board No. 3 Ming Raperors. If that were the cam i islillicult to a bow Great Britain would police inace. He called out for the Dock nating is attracting fish attention hero marks the Chinamon opposita him knelt down in inving been adverted for 410 parand Hong, and Fowler What mit Gedora

bench to us. She did ont move at first, but The Cortes family is well known in Philip a line and kantowed to the British Bag

was 61, pof the game sound desi In explanation of this one we may state However, when the Civilian tan was lock Warwurke Co., Ltd, gain any solid advantage from the assurance eventually she dal so. He led bar back pine circle in Hongkong decanes come a

its principal membora have lived the last two that on Saturday, August 20th, the Hou JH collected the umpire orderal, play cud as Gina & Hoogkum Wharf Co, dabeau given by the Tsungli Yamon to Sir CLAUDE and on bourding her found that them was go MACDONALD. The British Government certificated master on board. The man at the years there. It is one of the oldest and robeat Stewart Lockhart and party were engaged in the ball wow throw in Melachian ought it Leads beach

who said the taster had gone ashore. Ne families in the islands and the fferent branches their survey of the Kowloon extension, HM,S, and the Regiment, jumping well into thoir would no doubt quote the assurance, but Kam Mi said he was the master of (be launch of it have always bold a prominent place wrong Plover having been placed at their disposal for places, ran it jawu the ground at once and every the best class of intives and been reaprated by the purpose of transporting them from ons place nian riding of his opponent-gayo Patani

ME i bed, zu courte of collectiv and when he retarul he found the lunch bad the Spaniards as well. Like many other well to another. Tas Torty had landed in order to aliunge and he scored a goal. As the ball was

Pon âzed depjalt the annexing Power would piend that China in gestion. His mother called him ashore,

to do natives they fell under the bar of Spain's inspect the Kam Tin village. When the vil again throw in awue secured it and running gave Ant assurance in the belief that she wrote away. Fined $10.

3Dspicion and without son and proof the lagers, however, sow the coming they com it down rode of for McLachlan whe, however, would always retais her hold on the Yang-

call out Ta. ta" and "Facqu" only secttred a subsidary I noticed that na osebo branch

-Cash in hand and in purse of collection A remarkable prospectus of a proposed native bonds of the house were accused and even tried menced tszy provinces, but the arbitrament of the

as an exenss for galting id of them or sizing women were assembled and they closed the gats his mafóo, evidently not knowing the rule Furziture at bed ploe and murubes.. at Cautoris addressed To the Del Cross

their property. In the satima the insured- of their village. When the coolics of the Com-about synne doming an the ground. The Sundry doktors... vernment to take a mora advanced view Britain objected to the cession she would wciety, Europe," and semmoners with the re

mark that according to the history of the tien came on and the Certos farully left the mission neked for admission their request was Regiment bow played very well together, ensh world human being and been ignorant sad bar Philippinos. Their affairs were in the bands of refused, and Mr. Lockhart and his party were man dong his ord work, and the back pras than they have hitherto dane and give have to make such objection good by a direct Governcient support to undertakings fresh appeal to the same nrbiter. In short, barens before they were eitilized and gentle." an egent. The Spanish oflcials removed him atmilarly treated. On some 70 blue-jackets thus all to add dusther goal to their secro and appointed their own administrator, taking from the Plover asking their appearance, and Fire minutes play ad now been pissed. The

2dp 45 on 14,000 shares... ....... wo are unable to see what substantiut good After a lot of almost intelligible jargon,

which is quoted the opinion of “some ones to possession of and prically confiscating the Mr. Lookbert talling their that if the gas ball was set rolig state and Hastings got that are laittedly desirable but which in-

Dirianis voutanding a s the affect that the proposed asociation our fast estate of the Cortes, which amounted in were not opened within jou minutes foren chatice, but missed and MoLachlan dropping on were fund volve too large responsibilities for private he hoped for from this note of the

to the conseguaces and gave way.

straight and so'raly scored a subsidiary. After Rathango firstostan pocount capital without official booking. As to Tsunghi Yaneo. That Board gave it--effoot a subsistence of wars in the world," we value in a sum of over one million dollars. The enld be red, the villagers booze alarmed as to the Ball as it down, but, could not held

proposal for the establishment of a Cortes, however, undertook to recover their

Mr. Lockhart had the Viceroy speck pass this Muy looked like souring of, but didn't Subdry room Mutual Fire Insurance Axsociation. The pro- property sad the case was binally appealed to trade in general Land CHARLES will have such as it is-knowing that it is only worth t no difficulty in focusing the views of anything so long as China is in a posi-spectus La buen submitted to the Nam Hoi Madrid. There, I am told, the final high contrort to visit the place and it was accordingly hit straight. However, Hastings, sopfter Pivitada loss cocobal Britishers on the spot to the effect that tion toy any to the demanda of hostile Magistrate for his approval, and it is not sur. issued a decree ordering the fiorernor-Generd the pinion of the authorities in Hongkong redeemed his sido by hitting a goal. At the prising to learn that he has found anoy articles to return the estates, including houses, farms, that the oident should not be passed ovor thrond Lange weds a dezonessa rash down the other hand, no

quickly covered and owing to the Cisiun To laves impracticable and hus returned the same with sugar plantatione, dshing grounde, &, to the without actice, and as the result of this view the ground, but missed the ball. However, be the door mut be kept open to British goods ueighbours. On

to Spain within six months after notification of de Acting Colonial Seerntary at the GOTUZ throughout the whole extent of tho ompiro doubt, they imagined that its concession, certain modifications for the committee's fur Cortes family provided they swore allegianco the deputation already mentioned waited upon being ork of hand was able to get to dianticas, marvog foot, ki trg

the doors. For verlas ist schemat Office, and subsequently followed buns to a free kit wat landed a long shot through. To store and allure Food

To balousy to profit ad los cuat...... and that no diferential treatment prejudicial couched in the vague teras given, might ther consideration.

With exergy and secrety the fortification of understanding as i teror of the order and wray Battery, where the proceedings dars the posts As the throw in Geeson gokil bezőskén to British trade an be tolerated. That is possibly lead to Great Britain some day

the tirao ramo, as well as the complications oforibed bolos tank plane, Mr. Sang Sing, of the way kat han rather dificult costring" the insurrection folered by the war between Registrar General's department, acting as in abos and the bal only went hehind. Laurie gon grand rus ont and on his superior posies principle which all parties are agroad should weing, for the protection of her own in- Esquimalt as a first-class naval base is being

the United State and Spufa, the property was terpreter. be supported, if accessary at the risk of war, terests, obliged to fight China's battles carried out, and Great Britain will thus be pro- vided with an oflolently quippeil plaas of su-

To begin will Mr. Baitaked for the gate simply walteed through his adverestion; bat nover turned over to them and now they seek to But when we come to the question of aplicres in the south they have given assumes ply ropnir in the North Paris. plug that

the teusport of troops to the Far Eart would rever the same through the American Autbe keeper, and a cant was pointed out who it was Gresso caught an advancing beli and fallowing the compation of farmer during the day gabeldiary. The Civiliana now played a little of influence and concessions for public works undelled on the Yangtze note both to

and they will eventually be given justion. we fad ourselves on more unecstain ground, France and Great Britain, and in respect possibly be carried out across Canada, the imitive. Their ones in undoubtedly a fair one suit auted as gate-keeper at night, following it up was able to pass on to Lox, who cored

partatce of Esquimalt cannot be exaggerated. The relations between Againaldo and bis Mr. Sarri asked-Who is the men who shat beller together and collatively ran the ball and Lord CHABLE will have an opportunity of the same provinces, and thus have promises to runk in portapes with Gibral

He was informed that it was a women icon. The Regiment, however, quickly rea of clarifying loent as well as home opinion secured a double string to tiseir bow for the tar, Hongkong, Simon's Tows, and Minits, forces and leaders a one alde and the Larer the gate on the third day of the seventh mon down and the fover of scoring fell to. Cres little or no difficulty st present and good feeling shut the gate on the occasion under discussion.listed and Leurie placed another go to Mr. SMITH-Yo know that on the third day of his side's oradit The Civilians towards the is able to give the assurance that the work

soems to prevail. it was fortunate that the in-

By balanon on 81st Taly, 1877..: In connection with these matters. If Grent preservation of Chinese territory while sad everyone will rejoice when Mr. Goschen cane on the other are now exoellent. There is

return giring nothing substantial has been wall and truly done, Menuwbile Britain is not to clairo a monopoly of ruil.

casicu for friction romored he more friction bas (Tes). His villes were driven away. (digns evidently den to went of praatiot together and way construction in Chiun is she to be to either of the Powers. Lord CHARLES it is not aninteresting to note the cirurguts arched cnt of Manila. With the no-to seventh con Mr. Luklart visited you end of the thist quarter began to play wild,

cumstanse under which Esquimalt hus rison in

accurred of any importance Americas citisensor of dissont.) That is a fact, whether you deny it the advantage of a properly appointed Captain.

The good quarto commened with only PROCLAMATION, BY YUMAN TZU. may perhaps arrive at importance. The Outlook ruxinds as that the driven to scramble, and haggle for the con- BERESFORD

interests re-election of Esquimalt as a naval heas may be officers who visit Mulos, Agalado's capital, or net and the same day he aimself was refused

are treated with all ecurtesy and there is no admittance. He had the Viceroy's special seren minutes more to play. It was growing

Tamen Tru, tbo Srechnen insurgeni, kas tract for every individual line that may be the conclusion that our

substantial than traced to an unhappy lovident in our naval decked apos, or would it be wisor to quire something more

history so forty yours ago. The Brishudication of suspicion, but rather one of kindly passport to visit the place. Therefore, you not dark bat just lightening to allow the interest. Of courva no pue cau toli what the only insulted the British Government but your Regiment to make another goal from a pretty arrive at some general arrangement with mere negative assurances, and that Great squadron detalled to destroy or blooxude the tutors way bring forth. but present nowa points own Viceroy, New it is thirty one daye wince ran by McLachlan, The Civilian asumed jauda proclamation, which is strongly unti-

Britain bas before her in Chinn a task Russian fost operating treas Pottupalovalti-

to a pormangal condition of peace with the that occurred, and you have given the Govern the attack on the throw in and Lauris enign in tone. He holds the foreignera reapon- her competitors?

it was tho line of the Crimean War--iziled in

natives prorida the coursale of diplomacy and mont bere and the Viceroy and the Tsungli was called man to save his goal, which sible for all China trubka, both moral sud poli Then there is the question of political shuíter to that which she has a successfully its tiesian. Admiral Price committed inside,

calm idgieat previ act only among the Yuna lot of trouble. Stillitis bestor to be iste he did in a very tasterful manner, but it tical. Having the Shanghai (1) they have stotin and hit ships sought refuge su repeir in a Americans bet ataong is insurgents. Thero than aavor. Loi me tell you that your village was only for a moment for Hustings again land at Kochuw nad in other places, aat they spheres of influcuce, with which that of recomplished in Egypt.

harbour at the sathorn sad of Yucouver's

is n marlod village. I tell you your vilugs is nont a well divorted ball between the flagt are anxious for the division in wadon btely noortaiu pilitary element amsug

a marked village and it will soon come under. The remainder of the game was played in the themselves. The people are exhorted, to adhere Island. The officers commanding were se im

I leave no doubt that dark and seither I nor the playne, I am sure, to their ancient religion, to go pescealdy about It will be conicribered that the noble We understand that the Right Rev. Bishop presied by the suitableness of the harbour and the Amici, arriving have to late for orm

bat with the Spaniards, that would not dislike British jarediction. Bieden has decided to make Shanghai hisite ouvirous for the parses of u zavni static,

a brach with the natio if the latter provoked whoever is appointed to govern that territory unit eos man of the game. It ended up, bow- their copations, and cut to laterfere with Iurd the Sacretary of State for For porument place of residence,

that on their report the Adiniralty acquired thi and necessary to carry out these recomments-il, and set akut naturally pictures will pay special attention to your education, uver, in a win for the Rogiment by Ero goes the operations of Yu and his men. Sum- eign Affairs tid grest, omplisis upon

8guinaldo as being wore thin he really is and You have brought a petition here. I have got and fira subsidiaries te trae goals and ous mary punishment will be meted out to any The rod drama was boisid at a quarter to two

tions-Naval and Mililary Kecord. the notca exchange with the Chineseyretely afternoon. The weather report states

his army as buine attouger au larger than it the draft of it in my hand. That petition subsidiary. The Regiment have vastly who interiora with from. As foreigners only andreally is, so that in case of collision wire sokaowledges you have done wing, explores prored sindu last wurnament and dassive are the objectives of Yu's military expeditions Government respecting the non-alienation that i spphoon exists in the mast of the Basho

LATEST STEAMER MOVEMENTS. the Americas would surely be victorious Ley contrition for having done wrong; and promises their well eared tiefory. Their second be promises to report the offerals on vcndition most Chon of the Yengiszerepiou as

would gadu glory which would not be deserved Decor to do the same thing again. Why is the team play the Club today at 4 pm that they do not interfere with him maxy wey CANd wo hope tipy will be sharp to tuno ask but should they be forced by foreign pressure to important concession and in the way of At zou yesterday Mr. Hongh (Messira.

The O. & D. steater Belgie, with unhila, &c., the zul facts wale auratood. Likewise senter if you la man?

The elder of the village was pointed out epaile the game playing in the dark take up aros against bio as a rebel, then bo Mr. Sur-Step up hore. G

Capt. Des Voeur umpired in a mist efficient will regard throm as foreigars also. To Chinves a pledge for the conservation of British Ingker and Hough) offered for sit by nuction left Shanghini for this port gestarday, at Kare. Aguinaldo In some aders like Liar in to stoinity of Paco and Meonlulus at Torio who,

The older stepped forward

FOK OFF 2011 thanks to Uglenel Gerwen and Christian ke bolla out the incument of spar- The N. Y. K. steamier Dingo Mars (Europe foolish in their own grapes and puffed up trade interests In Central Chian. A perusel the word stanmor Wing Epe, with all her gear, boats, archers ausine, eto, an board. Hor of the very brief correspondence on the gross tonnage, in 9662 and not 69:26 She is Line) left Singapore for this pert yesterday, and by false pride, refuse to obey all the remnants

hit stop watch, the ling was kept most o ddu on payment of a fized cam sad rounication of Aguinaldo and may yet bring him into

ourately, a Tary satisi polu We were of their faith Yu solicita aid in herrine, monay, glad to see a large cobostume of lookers on, or kind of all who sympathise with him: He

Bigas the dement az 4 The Hernio One aubicot hardly seems to warrant any great 351 din lets, 15. fest vide, sad Bf. Lin. cap. is expected to arrive here on the 3rd. proximo.

She was built in Hongkong in 1887. After The 0.8 5. Co.'s steamer Jen laft Binga serious trouble dospilus own wishes and confidence being placed in the nosilad some spirited bidding she was knocked down pors on the 18th lustunt, und may be exparted plass Aguiasido hingat, I su convinced, in The aller began to read, but, sa le faltered among whom I beg to subscribe mysel

here on or about Tuesday, the ith proximo.. using his indienso in the right way. concession, and rather inclines us to doubt $15.300.

· England any be, able to induce the Go. Sword had decided otherwise, and if Great Fire Insurance Company he been published for all sorts of crimes and trumped up charges and to beat gongs. Soon a thousand, men and player who lost the hond of his atuk Salled for Inbel Lerner, net for payaha

tralal spheres is indirectly connected.

ME. SALTA (heading him the original poti tion in Chinese)--Head that petition so that everybody can bear it

good deal

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