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Dr. G. f. Morrison, the Poking correspon dent of The Times, arrod iu Hongkang on Welnesday by the Putami Maru...

·To Niji and Usagune, Iwo of the twolva. torpelo lat destroyers ordered by tho Japanes Government from England. Iaft Loudon for Japan last week and ars expeted at Yakoinka by the beginning of May.

The autounosasent that Chinose professional gamblers would not be allowed no tho Raees the

line in desired effort, the infor

been coseldorably diminished. In oosquenco

TELEGRAMS.

DAILY PRES" SERVICE.

THE WAR

LONTON, 21st February; 4 psa.

TWO OF OUR GENERALS WOUNDED,

It is officially announced that Galeral year has to Cunion and Masse having ffector Macdonald, commanding the light there har bous fewer disturbances than hersteland Brigade, was saverly wounded justor..

day, General Koor wanho wounded. PURSUIT OF THE BOERS IN

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forb.

Alt mir colouise, det excluding Hongkong, are fairly commopolitan is popalation, but Beis bane is trying what we believe is an innovation.

A party of Fine inunigrants props Lo stile in Quotland, and the Lands Departament of the Clay is asisting them to And a suitabl distrist. Thoy are expected to unke good

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AERATED WATERS Of our manufacture, made under con- stant European expert supervision, are sold throughout the Far East and are invariably preferred an account of their excellence.

The Machinery. in ine ambadies every known improvencal up to date.

Monis adrions state that the row Com Philippines. It is charged with the duty of reporting on the conulty, and the means of

sing sivil goreanout there. The pre of New York, and Mesra, Worcester and Deas by, of the previous Comision, will also serve on this

sident Mr. Tate, 'n well knowu jurisconsult

A Paris paper how bros somsing itself, and prolly its rendors, by waking the twe fel lowing riddles.. (1) M. Delcame or seran other ember of the Caliset saked one of the Russian Royal Pasily to his inflnonen with the Tear in the end that Rossin ay maka a loan tingkad of 426,000,000, in the place of Frasouf Havelbo offers made by Russia to dustin France, affectively in facing Lugland ic evacuato Beypt, bua mjooted? The answer receivul was No. As the sang exprverts-át, Ia there thing so they'd like?

At to Suprano Cart posterday, beforn His Host A.. Wiro (Prin Julge, Li Fun Hoa Trog sought to reovne from 1 Fuk Chour 250 das on a prontisory note. Mr. Locate for the plaintiff and Dr. Hargi house for the defoolant. The plaintiff said that at the svcond Fabræary the defendant gave his promissory nuts profaced. The ABSOLUTE PURITY is guarandofondizi wrote it al riguod it, and La Chuk The best materials only aro Bing at he's name to it as a witneve. Nothing had been trud since...The principal wax 3800 and the interest up to the date of to writ $150 - Chak Ting, the witness to the ante, har "ing given evidence, he admitted in reply to Mr. The PRICES are only half these those giving the defendant the provi charged in Fugianel.

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sory note produced for the same value.-M. Hursions: That being an I quod not trouble Your Worship any further. Judgment for the plaintif

General Buller reports that the Fifth Division crossed the Tugala today by means of pontoons and drove back the cucy's rearguard. The naval twelve-pounden were iu zction and silenced all the Roer guns,

REUTER'S SERVICE.

LONDON, 20th February,

REINFORCEMENTS FOR THE FREE STATERS.

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The Traustanders are woning large forces with prominent leaders into the Free Soto. COMMANDANT CRONJE'S RETREAT The Daily News states on good asthority that Commandant Cronje in hopošovaly sur- rounded.

Loxton 20th February.

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NEWS FROM NÁTAL. General Hart Is exupled Coleuse and in now crossing the Tugela River. The amy i seen in full retreat and apparently caly hotde the position moross the railway with a wook rearguard

THE WESTERN FRONTIER. The railway to Kimberley is re-oped and General Mathuga is proceeding thither with rainforcements,

BOERS LEAVING.

A reconno0 from Arundel shows the enemy to be wonk and it is believed they hav withdrawn to assist Commandant Cronje's “re- trent.

HOME DEFENCE.

Au Army Order inviter ex-soldiers to re-oblist for one year for home service. A benaly of 212 is offered.

TONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB.

STEWARDS.

A. Blake, His Excellency Sir Honey GC.M.G.. His Escolesey Vice Admiral Sir fidword H. Seymour, K.C.B.; His acolloncy Major-General W. J. Gascoigno, C.MG., Com modore Francis Powell, B.N, CB; Major M. M. Morris, R.A.; A. Babington, The Hoo: 0. P. Chater, UM.G.; D. Gillies, Esq.; R. M. Gray, R.; Sir Thomae Jaakso, K.; The Hou, J. J. Keswick; J. H. Li, B., The Hon. F. II: May; C.M.G.; and The Hon.

Dr. Couan Doyle, the novelist, who is going out to the Cups id randient capseity, said at a dimor at the Authrins Club, London, tho other day: "This war marks a turning point in the life of Great Britain. Some sight montu age I took the clnir ut a poco meeting, but I now wish to aljare that error. I have seen mora positive virtue in this country dŵr. ing the tut few ingths than I saw Juring the previous forty yours of my life. Why should Te purish Kruger Tat mau has suired a problem which every staten had found a solvalle. I would build a monument to Fr eidest Kruger of the size of St. Paul's. H. Whitebon, Cathedral, putting hin under it, and I would write across it-To the memory of the man who federated the British Empire." He added that be was about to go to the froul not with o rife, but with a wielbasucipe, which many would regarl us a mora dangomis weapon.

Both the Poringas and the rest of the foreign community of Hongkong have silt freeliu iheir minds the mes of Dr. 1. A. kial rigues, formerly itached to the Portuguese gusat Bia Tina (now of the Liberal), wig,

Clarks of the Scale-Major M. M. Morris, R. A., and J. H. Lovia E

Judge C. P. Chater, C.-- Assistant Fudgen ilon. F. H. MAY C.M.G;

Starter A. Babicglon, Esq.

Secret Starter-Honald Hutton Patis, Eeg.

Hon. Treasurer.-J.U. Peter, Esy. Clerk of the Course.-T. F. Hough, Eng.

THIRD DAY. THODAY, 22ND FEBRUARY If the spirit of tree spirteman is not incal

some 15 or 14 year ago, inade himself coppiarcated into the colony's rising gongation the aning the Morph and Chines atau at Kowalt will not lie at the door of those responsible kung Dolent a gold watch was presented to

reared to thong bilst the Riu Lima was un-

Orenga Blasom vis bin fleab appearancs lor, Manah-id". Aes of Haarte, Hat XD...

(Me, Walwyn) & dimorat, hands in the Blako Chailings Capt. 0,11 Demon King, list 71b and along earrying a neten pound penalty.

Mr Birkili) o for bis earlier win, mecssfully stalled off his

At the fall of the flag this field go away well six exponents, and wa handsomely by the together. On rohing the in-tails post Beschaul, Stanford Lowa and Dipicmal wore lengths, Mr. Burny sppropriately annexed the jaket together, at the turn to the straight. Parson Cup, and the subseqnont rass gare Diplomat was first, with Bacchut and Stand Thunderstorm his down. Contrary to ex-nrd so cleany. Coming in Boeslut and pectations the Coutaliion Blaker doll to Mr. Blauded Rose began to race ride for strido, Roquerello Wildman's Thistle, the favoriter After a longernte luish Deschaut was lauded a winner by half namud, four huglim dividing Dot Rose, falling stond, and Charger hint them from the thin pouy, Tipo, 20.4

The fold For Clas Champion Staki insluded The BLAKE CHALLENGE Our; prosented the lomal colabriths, the only sbrontes af by His Brculanoy Sir Henry A. Blake, d.C.M. for subscription griffins of this any real consequengs using the winter of the

Besson 1899-1200, to be wou twice by ponies Bavenik Taco Phule, fodder and Sinunon

the tout le property of the same order or were a conspicuous trip, and commanded the ORDES Arst 5 to rece 70 per cent. of the entrance fees; second 20 per osne; third most respect. The tor's restiteLoss at "the

10 per vost, weight for inibis na por sente; post brought about petal falen storts, and oa

winner of the Valley Stakes and/or Garman Guy 14 lbs.ext; winuses of any other rates 78 xira: poalties noouuolativo pp to 14 Iba: matrace for $10. One alla. Dr. Fogosa's Orange Blossom, let th

(Mr. Jones) Mr. F. H. May's Tom Thumb, lost 136...

(Mr. Crawford) Y Mr. Wheal-Eat's Impahla, 10st 121

(Me. Hart Buck) Mr. Tierce's Minor, 11st Sb (Ur. Grasson) Mr. Alexander's Cocktail, flat b

(Mr. Beation

oh cocasion Flats as the flect to broak the line. When they more dangatóbal Bhannon bounded asay to the front and kd past the -stand-by several lengths, Pluto being ĥia near

øst altardant. At ds threo quative pest the fold formed. ilzelf lote provessional order. Shuazon continued to make the pace and was not mught-outil he had cleared the bill Modice, bia stable companion, then elot on to his quarters and Plato mu

entstity improved his position. The Insting paired logother to the bottom of the back strech nad it looked as if the ggio would rædru itself, juto a dual butween" Toog candidatos. Modder appears to bave a little the best of it, upil he suddenly broke off towards the botlan of the track. Before bis rider could straighten him all his chans bad vanished, and although Bo esme after his ok?} tikes boll from the blug it was of no avail Ongo in the straight Plate set sail after Shaunve and gradually desing the ger won on the pol by a length, érfandstöru got up in time to rest second are from Shaunen. The other runners bad od up in the last furlong, but wore appareatly nutolassed, Mr. Gro wha has secured more winning trackels than any other der at the meeting was lonely chiered on returuing to scale. Modder's por: formance was a parlisifarly 'striling one, and the champion of yesterday will hays to look to his laurels when he agaía mezanne strides with the pony nared after the scem of one of our South Afriona ditors. The ant raca won in good style by-Barton, and the day's pro- vesting ware braight to s dlo just bolor dusk. As a racing and a social function the meeting so far has began toqulided sucess The officials hard been indefatigable in their efforts, and have the patiéfaction of knowing that they have succossfully catered for a thoroughly appreciative attendance.

Appended are the detailed results of the rao- ing. The GUARD STAND STAKER; value $200; second pony to receive $50; third 825; for China punies basd file grifies on date of estry: winners of eno racs 316s, extra; of two roman Is extraSaud of three or more races 9 ]ba, aktra; dathaeriglio...-grillus, non- winners allowed 5 fus; entrates $5, Onde ronod.

Er. Durkill) I Fr. G. H. Polia' Desert King, 1st 3lb..... Mr. Derick-Hunter's Tandenborm, 11st

Tib. (Mr Cumming) 2 Br. Busey's That Rose, 10stk

(31r. Wenillelmer) D Mr. Darid's Haigas. 11st 11 (Mr. Moles

Sir Horase elalva's koug: ar 4th

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Mr. Baxey's Chum Roso, 11ntalb

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(Mc. Wueilleimier Mr. Derias Aus, 1st 11b (Mr. Moller).

Tassing the Judge's stal the first time Impalts at the lead and nibtained it to the half-mile post. The Robbor and Orange Blossom then joined the autor and the the raced up the bill on oven torm. At quarter-zile Orange Blossom forged a lngth aboud, and coming into the straight increased his lead, finally winning by firs lengths. Tirno, 2.21j. The PARSNE GET; prosuntel; ascend pony to Taoniro $; for Chini ponion; weight for finga as per acale; winners of one zach at this meeting 5 lbs. oxten; of two or move Tacos 71s. exten; uaplno ponies allowed

lus; entraree $10. One wile..

(Mr. Wusillemier) Mr. Binay's White Rose, 1st The Mr. Bousovals Wildman's Tastle, 20xt

10lb.(Mr. Johnson), 2

FOOTBALL.

The fellowing wiplay for the Civilians v United Sarricon to dar, et 4.39 pm sharp, on the Hongkong Foothill Link Ground

D. Wood, back; H.C. Hancock, RJ. Hall, A. M. Beattie, L. Brullo, Ihres quarter backs, A. Williamser, A, Cor, hilf huska: J. Maarteio, C. Fulifax, B. Jahrstone, H. E. Rutherford, L. E.. Deacon, C. Szadford, J. 8. Bruce,. W. Morral forwards.

The Civilisus willing in colours.

INSURANC S

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FOUNDED 1710. The Undersigned, baring been appointed AGENTS for the above Company, so preparod to ACCEPT RISKS giant FIRDst Current Batos.

BIGMBSEN A 00%. Send Algeria

(25 Hongling, 16th May, 1991 AACHEN AND MUSHIR FIRE INSUR- ANCH CUSOF AIX-LA-CHAPELLE

Underigned, having been appointed AGENTS for the above Company, aro propared to ACCHET RISKS agdinet FIRM at Current Itatus..

REUTER, BROCKELMANN & CO.,

Agouts. Hongkong, 21st April, 1807. TRANSATLANTIC FIRE INSURANCE

COMPANY OF HAMUURO.

The Undersigned, baving been appointen AGENTS for the above Company, tre prepared to ACCEPT RISKS gaia FIN of Current

SIEMSSEN & CO.,

Арація.

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Hongkong. 16th Norerober, 1972

TORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN- TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. TOTAL FUNDS AT SLT DE, 1898. $13,959,969 0. d. AmbouSED CAPITAL... £3,000,000 0 0. BORSCHLISED CAPITAL PA-UP CAPITAL 11. Fig Foros

70,000 0 0 81,500 0 0 2,765,159 7 11

THE STATE OF SHANTUNG. Gavanment by próblamation, says The Pakin and Testeninas, in still the order of day in Shantung. Governor Yus les jornad two very stringunt, proclamations covering the case of this will state of austoby in Wostora Shantung. The ore states the date of Christianity as being repeatedly commended by Imperial Edict, and as being fully on legitimate a dweller in China as the tutduist and Taoist religious. He bida the people have regard for their fellows who follow has foreiga religiose, and to find sa inmediate way to Hyo n peace with them. The second proclamation deals with the insidi- | ous Bazors Dociety which ho donances in nn

ensured terms, referring to the history of Tas Rates. King when these li s-chuan we extirpateď root out branch. Thit in all very tail, ne far na words samaks forgood. But this feat offiiala merely pass on a bundle of the proelmations to the village constables who very riglisonly sup prys the samɔ unles compelled to just them by Bonsplitional external force. A new role has now, busa discoveral. The omleiab of Ping Yuana? En Hex having called the heads man of each township and having issue the Governors strict orlors, demand that the whofs country wigs a bent to the ofset that at present there are no more Boxers all haring quiet d'apursod. Wer there any truth i sach bond one wold be pleased at the simple

The Undersigned, having box appointed. way of quelling en wide spread fod terrible rising The anthurities is Chibi'aro noting-AGENTS for the above Company, are pre-. mote rigorously than those in Shantung. Tho pared to ACCEPT RISKS against FIRA at interets are no dust greater. L'one district †Current Bales in Chibli indenuity has already been paid up to the amount of Fis, 2,103.. This so admir

Bo Jontrary. able beginning. Is Shantung. nothing has been paid at no intimtion as the part of a single olleial of any rodiomes to pay ar ilosanity Wo naderstand that as regards the same trouble in. Lehoa-In last winter, it took sently a wirolo your to notila the very gruall claims that were made. The removal of Us delingout, officials is perhaps the first stop to- Mr. Darick-Hater's Emera, 11st lib...... wart stopping the trouble. It is tearned that the sixa-ohin ofisial is to be remorse because Mr. Hart Bio's Desespoir, list 106 ... ... Le allowed oven telegraph poles to be hacked (Mr. Kart Tinck) and at down. Ha in uot to be removed for sli Messrs. McKie & Govo's Strathfleet. 1st the terer and disutor which bis attor íusde. 1216(Mr. Crawford) quay has stimulated if not abetted. Through

the coming to his district of the Thotai fre Mr. G. II. Potis' Forest King: 1st R

(Mr. Burkill) U China fut Leo of the leaders who destroyed Mr. Tongs Tiber, 1lak (Mr, Jener)ths Christing elugale, and houses To Chin; Tibor, Forest King and Thistle led the way tam having boon arrested and ikon to the past the post the first tizas. At the half mile capital for punishment. Two atins still more Desespoir, Forest King and Tiber wire deeply implicatul are urrested. The articles togothur. Down the bil Forest King and which were kindly sent in respesis to an appeal Tilor led, Aceof' Hoaria moving up White for bo suffocers live pravd to be most helpful. Rom theu displaced the fosters and came into The nuwentod eels of this sesson, the motenry the straight ahead. While Rose aaswored the being invor tlal ever notel ham during the collof his rider, and wou by fourlengibs, a similar past twenty year, has made the sorrows of the distance dividing the seccad and third, Time. loolel Christians a tinge moro ombre. Gen. Yun, aarious bost Laraudors from Chibli 2.16)

should still molestos, has wont a guard of sighly foot soldier,

Mr. Muutioid's Ace of Hearts, Imb llb...... fr. David's Block Frius, 19d 12h........

(Mr. Walwyn)

(Mr. Mollor)

Mr. Camming)

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Tho PRABION STAKE, malo $250, second pany to realve 70 per os of antrakon feas; third 30 parent; for Clins ponins bond fide grißus an date of entry; waight for ivobes as per scale; provions winters at this meating 51. extra peandtiez nascimulativa; unpłacad ponies allon 5 Ba; subteription griffins of the season, 1839-1900, allowed 7 Ibe; potrazion 35. From the two mile past ones round and in. Mr. Doriok-Hunter's Thunderstorm. 11et...

b...

Mr. Camming) Mr. Bazar's Unique Rose, 1st 1916

THE PHILIPPINE QUESTION IN THE

UNITED STATES SENATE. Washington : . 11th Judary-Acting Sentary Melkbjohn of the War Department has slaniel the suplication of the Marin Rail way Co. Limited for payment by the United States of infices on the capital invested in the rollway owned and operated by said company (Mr. Willaimsir) 2 parsus or unty of said interest by the (Mr. Walwyn) 0 | Jr. David's Diplomat, 1st 1916

Spanish government. The railway company Mesra Mokio & Gore's Birthyous, 11st

(Mr. Moller) 3 erniends that he United Stats, by assum

ing sovereignty over the Philippines, became ...M Crawford Mr. Babingta's The Robler, Int 13lb... Herara. Mokis & Gore's Stratidonald, 11st

(Me. Johnson). Ohed to respond to the obligations of the Spoish government under the vasession, and ...... (Mr. Cox) 0 Mosses. Moki & Gove's Strathcona, 1lat Ji 115 Mr. Joka Pools King fisher, 11

(Mr. Crawford) 0 shaaly pay the amounts due on the subvention which have acerut since the dots of tho tresty e. (retion) Mr. John Puis Ting Hoon, 1st 3lb..

(Mr. Grossos) of peace, aggregeling $237,066: Enigma jumped off with this load, which ke

Responding to the senate's relation of in- (Mr. Burki letaised to the arn. Dont King and Mr. G. H. Pola Atef King, fist 1216

The other Thunderstorm the closed up

quiry. the secretary of the navy to-day sent to On arriving at the turn Diplomat and Tenn. the sequis a cry of Admiral Dewoy's report Past the from Hongkong. dated March 31, 1998, rela- doentorn. were leading the field,

tien to the cuplare of Manila: Fapdairal gives thees quartor post Thunderstorm was in the

He failed to and other means of defence at Mila. He stat Faou impreting his postion.. to the half ale, with Diplomat second, Ting der his courusul, and also a list of Spain is reegla shot as but. Thunderorm camiale the alinienoy. Speaking of the Spanish forces, le catch the luster, and suddenly fell back, having that hon own quadron was in a high state of alright first. Unique Rose then moved for-sal it wumbered about 15,000 allices of all ward, running strong, but could not get up with arm in all the istands, of whist Kalf were in Thunderstorm, who won by two lengths, throw the vicinity of Manila. To this statement he longtis dividing second and third. Time, 2.32. added the folving: "I bolero I am not Tha CONSOLATION BTAZ: a sweepstakes of ore; confident in stating that with Us squadron $5 each with $150 added; seam pray to now under my command the pests could be resoiro $ for beaten China ponies at this tales sad the detences at Manila reducat in one kunsting; weight for incles as per scale. Once day."

hundred yards from home Port King and Thunderstorm forged ahead, and time race from nich. Fert King passed the post two longths

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Nomaly signed communications that have him as a lestimonial to his professional sarvion for its endast, Todiesociuta avortsig amonut nedaru bucad togather into the straight. Oue

of gambling from the Sport of Kings is almoth dargoing an extensive overhaul at the aber an impossibility, but in na part of the universs masok. Elis merces, friends will be piense to learn that de'is now being appioiefedre monetary conditives saoriliced freely for this point was vicholly a match between the twu ran by six lengths. He maintained hús position in dotaite unes of the availablă vessels no by the inhou Guvernant, Ansistant Coidal the love of it as in what in decidedly one of Surgeon of Mac, in addition to the prethe very low British Colonies that an bogat of houte conferrel of him, the gres fondusting all its sporting clubs on a basis

absolutely devoid of professionalîsın; of the Oniler of Torts d'Esperin, a Da

Orders for erira coins of bar Paras should be sens before 11 as on day of rublication. After thai hear the supply is limited. Only ampliad for Cash Telegraphic Adikemas Paşa-A.B.C. Coda,

F.0. Jer. 38. Telerin li

MARRIAGE.

At H.B.M's Donate, hanghai, on the 17th Februars Groe Iran, eldest w of G. J. Ingtain, Glagow, 10 MAGDALENE, les dangkter of Fuperintendent W. CET, at Inapscion of Police, Hongkang

The Daily Press.

his valuable and humanitarian services ten

to the patients sufiring from the plagit prensnder the careful guidance of these who

ing a Macau ducing the year 1899.

jealously guard the bat interests of the colony

and its people, at the banofal inferens A San Frutojko velagenin baded Berlin, January 19, gives a detailed report of Heidentidad with ordiary racing are guarded Mestler's peach in the Germas Reichstay on against, and the sport is as beigas

shewel of "Thunderstorm. Tine 2.05).

pony to recoirs half the entrance fous; for The CENERE CS-CE: priental Resoud En besciption grilus of this soon, 1899-1900; weight for inches as per sole; prosions win- nor 7 lbs. extra panalia oculative entrance 8 One mile

ir. Fegore's Umuge Blossom, 10st. 121

it Mr. Whel-Rut's Impahle, Jest £215

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(Mr. Wueillainsor)

(Mr. Hart Brok)?

(Br Crawford

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(Mr. Barkill) o

(Kir. Jobakon)

the Britials seimares of Gurmen ships. He is hellbfal. Recognising this, ory section Mr. F. H. May's Tom Thumb, lost 131b dwit at some length npou the case of the of the community datte répresentatires to. Album as illustrating Gront Uritain's ten of the gathering and the magnificent siledance Mr. Babington's The Hobber flat Bib beatrality and sud that the matter should furish the opportisky of defining the rights of yesterday is therefore pe cause for wonder,

of mail steamer,

The ualearing of the Thorning was beatifully due and as the Capt. Bancroft's Cossack, 1st 11b Biderata could have bou elected within a day, adroneed more at alat is commonly called Mr. Carruther's Woodpigeon, 10at 12

(Mr. Cruickshank) o far days. The delay showed wast of considers Queen's weather prevailed. Those who had tion for international courtony and it should be

Mr. Uerisk-Hautor's Rascal, 11st 5lb insitubeat on the British officials to arouace altended on the previous daye, when the cistin Mr. David's Lightfoot, 1st 3 (Mr. Moller)

(Mr. Cumming) D whether and to that extent their views to conditions were anything bat favouable, were

Hoxone, February 23rd, 1900. Yesterday being the huedrɔd-and-sixty-eighth anniversary of the birth of George Washington, the Awerlong and British ships in the bar boar were decorated, and a antude was fired at noon.

Tho Japda Gazette is informed that the P. & O. Company's Intermediate stoamigal to mail steamers has been changed. It was Sangkai has been taken of the Easter fine, and is now amplayed by the British Govern went as a troopishi ja

It is announced that the Governor General

at Teokin is to prvonid to Saigon to rusive

the Crown Prince of Japan. No such elebarste preparations, however, ars being made for the

Waldemar.

Upisng's duty to demand security for her abins in the future from all maritimo nalions: Gormany was so noutral that even her armo fasteries had been prohibited from supplying

better able to appreciate the excellence of the Mr. J. H. Lewis' Bover, 1st llb general arrangeluenta, and a great apata uf

(Mr. Jones)

(Ir. Walwyn)

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(Mr. Gronch) (Mr. Cox)

those tho bad rezervar themselves for Cham. Sir Horace Molchon's Barter, Lost 1816. pion Day expressed their surprise at the cow. Mr. Tierce's Major, 11st 11%. the belligerents. Great Britain bad not a pletene of every detail. The ladies were in maintained the neutrality waking Germany's prent attitude; and Englishmen should take to not to draw on themselves the hatred of

with loud cheers.

reception as wore made in the ease of Prince uzvilized world. This statetion, was grated

At abunt two o'cfook rotterday morning the Fire Brigade, under the command of Mr. Beds 1ey. went to No. 25, Quen's Easil West, a fre being broke out there. The ground foer, which was sad at a tailor'tahop, was completely gatted, at the cond floor was considerably damaged. A woman who vòa in the second floor was, unable to etape and tas burned to death, Her husband, however, getaway..

Az Aresica patemperary has the follow. ing-Earrings worn by the wife of Aguinaldo, the Philippies insurgant, are zum in possession of Mrs. T. Walls, of Alchison. Mr. Walk,

attendances in oren neger namler than

on Wednesday, and full advantage was taken

round.

tering bill That when a insurrection Mr. Routzorelle Wildman's Thinkle, 11st 1hanie Spomer to-day introdused the fol (Mr Johnsen) 1 guinst ho aathority and movorigeaty of the Taital States in the Philippin. "islaude chall Mr. Buzey's Standard Rosh, 11st Hu

(Mr. Willembar) 2 has been cumillady suppressed by the military Mr. Darick-Hanter's Charger, 11 lb... and naval forces of the Buitel Stacos, all inilita- (Mr. Chanmitig) $ry; aivil sud judicia pornes necessary to govorn did inlands shall, until: otherwise provided Mr. Enxey Dot Runs, 10. fill

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fall enjoy out of their liberty, property ach religion. Mc. 6. A. Paita' Demon King, 11st 7

(Mr, Hart Buck 0

1). Mc, C. A. Potts' Toosin, lat 4ll (Mr. Cox) Mr. St. Simon's l'arader, 10st 16.

(Mr. Wat) 0 Mr. St. Sina's Seafog, list alb

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E

Mr. Wayfoong) Robarth, 1st.1216

Lightfoot and Major wore the first, to show

On leaving the straight Demon King and of the promenade. The scene there, especially is front, but Impala roshed through on the rail after tilbu, was particularly bright and enter and took the lead at the turn. At the book Seafog wore loading, the fortior forging

The question of recommending to the Navy/taining, and reminded ons.of many glorions savoral of the ponies wers bunched,, Orange ahead of the field by eight lengths at the guar

of the Holland but on the belief that such

UNPRECEDENTED SUCCESS

DR. SCHLOSSER. SURGEON Cumorist.

8. Does Scuzer, HöraKONA, Ha lixel bis Departure form hero for SATURDAY:

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Wizend then word up. Heman

gepu Chiropodist, is an historical churao- King Ealing kark in the rack. Standard Iton From this point Thistis forged, land and won

ter; he has at least atiendod professionally on many historied characters, dading a num Thistle and Charger led at the distanco postR. SCHLOSSER. The wall kuona Sar. by a length. Time, 2,02 The CHAMPION STARM, with $500 added; bor of arewa hela. Ho po soxes Chatt- for Chips Tonics winners at this posting nuts of autographs. And or from pre only, a forged entry; entrance 2), winner of pla thad read about in print." General two ross $3 of Lums or www $50; weight 3 A, Garfiak, lata Peonidunt of the US,

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with the Navy Department. The Brand's sotion operation. His mess was very gratifying, and Capt. Begarett's Yellow Dark, Ivat Ulb pear to have been cut outof the metal with a die, binu Iron Works of Baltimore under contract Cap, and later on in the afternous reposted the Mr. David's Strategist, 11 71b. They are marked off in squares and are much will act affect this craft, which will be used for who the dual winter, Orange Blumom, larger than the earrings la usein mest oivilized acnutries. They are greatly prized by Mrs. operimental purpose, the Navy Department fod past the stand, his popular orner received Mr. Derick-Huster's Charger 1st Ilh

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event that needs to be won twice by ponies the Rusela aul Japan, mitengat, Romanoff, of the Russian Navy, observed to an American

The steamer City of Dublin arrivot in Narbeno for property of the one owner before it passes from the club trust, attrated nine cou interviewer:-"War Between Basis and Japan York on the 17th instapt, and sailed from ́in looked for an inevitably by the naval officers | Tacoma en the Jeth izst,

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tinued :— Just how son such a war may begin the 22nd lost, at i als, and may be expected it is diffoult to my, but events little short of here on or about Saturday, the 24h ind miraculous must occur to avort it The Jap aneso are building wantips as rapidly as poss.

and Bass in strougilshing her invy as fant

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ing the line each thu Shannon was very Cotna, hard or soil, down from the foot of Mr. Dryadi's Beechwood, 1st 121.

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...(Me Crawford) Shannon ont of the straight and the field should now avail themselves of this opportunity formed itself into a procession, "Plate being of lovlig those most jerituling and painful Mr. Juhn 's Corbie, list 116

(Alr. Grasson) second shannon conilised to lead until the exsroscones removed once for all, and witheat

hill was rehod, wher Modder dashed up along the least poii or inconvenie (Mr. Barkill) o aide. Centug down the hill Modder run out in (From the Byyptian Gure Alemandria ).

"DR. SCHLOSSER, who left such a good with flu lead followed by Booobwood. At the back to bi fickathon took command sputation échan Alexpudris and Catre, when tweire lengths tut gong on rezolutely Championship by three lengths, Shannon being trued to Egypt after a secessful visit to of our half malo post Shannon increased his lead to aud, responding gundy, landed the coyoted he visited those Cilies, fast, filter, kas izst mados gallop of twenty lengths from tiaplaced by baudsterm for sound place. Constantincole. Doubtless many

readors sur from Corns; and these will Becckwood, who dropped back. Shannon Time, 2.484 load into the hirsight folowed by Subad. The NikePREANDINSTAKE; Sweepstakes grateful to let M. SCHLOSSBE'S mode of

of 35 ch with 550 aidel; second pany to Lagating the sane is, permans and painles socoite 35; Third pons $25; for beaten without blessing, in a singlsaporation extrast Paing the post Shonor led by elgat lengths, thofield stringing out. Coming into the straight

subscription griffins of this season, 1899.19.ing te rust of the Corn, allowing the patient to put on his Bout and walk away immediately hot back annon had a loud of two long the

weight for inches eurecale. Half a mile.

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from DR. SCHLOSSER's most distinguished by live lengths, Strats it boing thirty lengths Sir

Capt. Buscroft's Corsok, 1st Lib

(Mr. Johnson) 2

patioufu, indinding sõins well known intensitanis kind inted Time, 490 9/5.

of Alexandria and Chiro, when he has succooded WONG HOMI, The La Puasa, muted: for China

ponies right for us sus per sale: win Mr. Sopia Pando's Saidy Het B

in completely Caring of their Corns. (Mr. Cox) ners at this meeting of than sibeription grillas ? uzte; map scod posted allowed Mr. Darius' Aurora, Ust Alb) (Mr. Molter) - Bu, passions, ponies at tule meeting 18 Mr. Dock-Hooter's Rosas, 1st 1215

Foxtra entrados 4/Unde round. -

winning with ridiculous ease. The rate was The steamer Glancus left Bingspers on the under different conditions to the one in which the winner shaped wo bully yesterday blo in nticipation of the outbred of host is dus in Hongtong o 27th

The steamer fra loft Maji on 20th leat, and this fact may account for the inproval This . . steamer Empress of India ars Shamor, is eventially a wisper, and it gronded, and that she will get a rired at Kobe on Wednesday, the 2 lat benefydd that he objects to being wasted. In the Kores is certain. In the wront of such a war; at sau und left again at noon same day for it is pondered probable in Russiari naval yokohama, where she is dus to merive it nor early part of a race. This idea was to some Shannon led by twoʻlangtis from Simmbad, sad,

as she can. That Küpsis must have a naval, and is dnu hers on 25th inst bare between Port Arther nud Vindivostock in

circles tint Russia will have the aid of Ger on Thursday, the ad lost. many and that Engload will take the other side. European war will follow the ont. broak of hostilition between Enesin and Japan. The moment of Russian troops toward the Afghanistan and British Indian Bardsen, the mobilination of transcaspian troops -Haku

the part of Fassis as taken by official Hussin 13th and 20th February

forms,

ssiont dispelled by the manner in which he mayended to Mr Moller's call in the race for the Champion, He was taken to the front at the fall of the fling, and mads the pace so bet that long before the kill was rosabed thre

SHIPPING REPORTS,

The German staaner Deuteros, from Saigon and Herst and other alltary manoeuvrings on 16th Feb., hat heavy rowers with high sen on parts of the fold wees in trouble. His appar the Britial; stramer Sishen, Crum Baigently inconsistent maning caned a good deel-

whom it is specially intended, and to-day's event

"wers ambitions to win

to the raka. Eight onnas

elinriuate English infance in territory hereto

"to" mean the beginning oDE a movement to 16th Feb,, hil night winds and fan wastika to / ofsafavourable cintaest. This Isis' Parse John Pol's Bewabiyet, 10st 356 PA for hell by her beganing at Kabal. It is Lape Varells, thorn to port strong artherly variably attract the attention of thems for

Mr. certain list England will have to fght to wits ant gh 'ses and heavy squadia,

(hér. GremOD) 1 Baxgy's Standard Tas, 1e 11 S

(fr. Wasileimies)

MF, Maller)

(Mr. Unawing) Mr. Kally's Tarra Verdo, 10st 98

(Mr. Wueilloimior) Mr. Magpice Tartar, 10st 1016 M. Jones) Mr. G. Potts Snor King, 1 let lib

(Mr. Barkill) Mr. Wagfoonga Reserve, 10at 1215

(Mr. Gresson) (Mr. Johnson) 0 Me, Wheal-Zat's Impahls, lost 1916

(Me. Hart Back)- Whot the ponies tamped off Sartow took the lood and retained his position to the post, in ning only by tone lengthis. Times,

reinir hur territory in the seat. Ens hauth Fe, Amoy Uth and weloy fish: had

'ha dirit Bester Haniun, from This was 30 in the eavesd favour win A. David's Diplomat, Just 121 NUR no other intention this to maintain the open, door in China. The Cars oflolal utterances apy, N.. gals following in all rote eventually fell to the lot of the John Peel Capf. Benoit's Yellow Dvarf, 10st Sib on the subject are taken by Russian bayal officers Westner to apy. Freu Amor to Swatew as thoredghly sincere, anil from what I800 in frost N.. soon and cloudy weather. From table, represented by Mr. Gresan on Boochnut

When path, L: (Mr. Cumming) our own savul ford in the oast orory more wataw to part moderate N. to N. Winds ad Porrall presented the prize, sed in Mr. Derick-Hunter's Tata Ross, list 4lb. that is bang made locks to the maintesauge of us weather. In Amoy 1 Japanu er andream was unds the recipient of agit Mr. Hurt Buck's Esperanos, 10at 131b

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