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INTIMATION.

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, MARCH 26гя, 1901

We call the stten on of lol Volnors to le Mr, E. C. Wilson, HB.M. Consul at Chung- the notice apparing to another colas as to king, recording to the Mereury, is about to the indefinite postponement of the contaic plated proceed to Changte, the capital of Szechuanas, night attack.

upon. In the eixth clause of the Joint Note presented to Chinn by the Powers on the 24th December last the adoption of Banncial measures acceptable to the Poweru to pro- vide for the payment of the indemnities was

A number of celebrated astronomiste arrived The P. & steamer Hebræon loft Bingapore in Manils on the 19th inst. from San Francisco, A. S. WATSON & CO., mund for the indemnity decided on by the the outward English mails, and is due here on

asked. With the presentation of the de-for this port on the 24th inst., st 10 p.m., with on their way to Sametra to view the solist

colipse on the 17th May.

WINE

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MERCHANTS.

ESTABLISHED A.D. 1841.

Per Case. Fer Cas

Fowers" representatives, presumably a state-the 29th inst. et about-neen, ment of the security acceptable to the Powers will be furnished, and if the question is adequately studied the course taken will have a great influence on the future of China. Unless the Empire's finances are to be put on a satisfactory footing, for the first time in Chinese history, the burden of the compensation required by the foreign nations is likely to prove too much for

The statement that M. Doumer was about to definitely resign the Governorship of French Indo-China, and that a mucoessor had been ap pointed, is semi-officially declared to be incor rock. The suggested successor was M. Mongeot, Under-Secretary for. Poats, and Telegrapka.

1 dux, gen. 2 do China to beur. .....$ 6.96

$ 2.36

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LA ROSE

12.96

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CHATEAU HAUT BRION

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TELEGRAMS.

DAILY PRESS SERVICE

[FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.

THE CRISIS IN CHINA.

SHANGHAI, 25th March, 10.59 a.m.

SUPREME COURT..

Bezosy Hu HoroUR ALL JOEY CARBU

- TON, LMU. (CHILI. JUSTICE).

THE WANGHAI MÜRDRE QABERASTRA A widow immed Wony -16. residing at 143, Queen's Hood bait, Wanoliál, was charged with ine witful murder of misk haned Kreng Cheung, of TRU. ESM-

mesbuyer connection" with the Supreme

Btraits papers record the death after carriage accident of Mr. F. Stewart, who wea Foderated Native States, and Samatra. He was born at Penang on the 1st August, 1849, and was the only serviving son of the late Cap MURDER OF A MISSIONARY NEAR Court, of the 5th Panthe tein Stewart of the old East Indian Service. Educated in Calgatta, be returned to Penang sad began life in the clerical service staff, Ha soon rose to the position of Chief Sworn Clerk to the lato Captain Jaeschke, in Captain Trappolander the late Sir Benson Maxwell. Then

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The new Governor of Kinochow, in succession

PEKING.

News has arrived from Peking that the Rev. J. Etonehouse, of the London Mission of the German Naval Office, who will shortly took up tobacco-planting for nine years. In leave to take up his new post. Captain Truppel 1891 he retired from fasiness and has boou wellary Society, is reported dead, Laying been H. M. 9. Terrible was ordered by tulegrara was reesived by the Garman Emperor at Hom-known as an owner of race-horses and supporter shot by armed robbers at

burg on 20th ult., when his Majesty discussed of all the Straits racing clubs for many years with him the duties of his new post.

Foal.

on Bunday to leave Amoy at onca for Tuku.

There arrived by the Oceanien yesterday a Large quantity of vaccine lymphs consigued to Hongkong from Saigon.

Commander F. II. Eldurton, T.I.M., Marina Transport Officer, was admitted to Hospital yesterday suffering from a severe attack of

fever.

miles south-east of Peking

place forty

SHANGHAI, 25th March, 7 p.m.

MANCHURIAN CONVENTION NOT

prisoner appeared, phas Baha following dom

P. A

(hvorge Hunter, EAU.

Fetton, and Gustave Mo

The in to the prosecution Mr. Sharp addressed

He said there wris

Committed and share doubt, Last I ustardly char

jury had to const were no doubt the prisoner, Vás tue.

bonisten, the

concerned

of aungicon ugainst the prisoner, but he should

loat of ar shormona bibe to show that there was

The China Gazette telegram to which the To the Federal Party leaders whom he has │* Times referred last week is probably the follow-seen, the Filipino General Trias has said bo ing, which is dated Tokyo, 20th March, and would use all his authority as Lieut. General appears in the China Gazette of that dats All to bring the remaining organized forces of The Russian warships Laving left Japan for instructor to surrender. The Federalists say

TO BE SIGNED. Corean waters, a formidable Jepan nadron the result will be general and widespread positi- is mobilising in Japon for Immediate despatclication in the Archipelago, as Aguinaldo's pres-

The Grand Council at Hsianfu telegraphs to the coast of Cores:

tigo as a leader is gone. General Trias, on the to the Reformers' committee here that the Yesterday afternoon Mr. G. J. W. King other hand, is being made much of, particularly

Since his surrauder he Throne has despatched a telegram to Yangis was typical to the most dangcions the leading French growers. The lowest tui, whero lan will pay a visit to the Italian offered for sale by auction at the slices of the Among his lato Toex.

has received numerous invitations to banquets Yu, Chinese Miuistar at St. Petersburg, priced are of exceptional value and

in his honour. According to the Manila Times, a rumour in now spreading around Malahan that guaranteed to be the genuine product of the

Aguinaldo is approaching from to the north. Trias is said to have sent a pre-emptory letter telling him to sarrender or leave the country.

These CLARETS are bought direct from

juice of the grape.

TOUR CARNET, CHATEAU LA CHATEAU RAUZAN, and CHATEAU LAFITE are commended to the notice of

Connoisseurs

Chevalier Z. Volpicelli, Italiun Conent. General, luft by the French mail for Slang Admiral now on the Chins station.

Pubile Works Department Inland Lot No. 1,632, which in situate in Mandcnnelt road. Cavalry sports will be køld at Causeway Bay The lot contains 11,562 square feet and is sub- „this afternoon by the Beugel Lancers, cous-ject to a yearly rout of $66. The upset was moncing at two o'clock sharp. The fixture fixed at $2,890, and the lot was knocked down to Chai Yenk Shan for 36,020, which is at the should prove an interesting one.

rate of 52 conta a square foot.

Commander W. C. H. Hastings, RN, Post muster General, left London by the P. & O. as. Rome, transhipping at Colombo to the

We have received a copy of a pamphlet entitled Financial Stending of Jupon, by

The Singapore Free Press nuderstands, on good authority, that nine transports have been chartered for Hongkong to bring back the troops not further required. Our roade will

as high-clue after-dinner Coromandel, and is due to arrive here on the Nakahashi Tokugoro. The author furnishes an { remember that we stated this to be the cake

Wines of a rich and rare character.

Smaller quantities and Simple Totties will be supplied at proportionate wholesale

rates.

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We guarantee our Wines and Spirits to be geaaire only when bought direct fromas in the Colony or from our authorised Agents at the Coast Ports,

12th prox.

interesting study of financial conditions in The return of visitors to the City Hall Li-Japan in the past and present, with comparisons 1rary and Massum last week shows thus the with ther countries at various periods in their career. He writer professedly from a very former institution was visited by 472 non-

optimistic standpoint, but supports his conciu Chinese and 146 Chinese, the latter by 178 nou-

sions by a careful marshalling of Sgures. Chinese and 1,072 Chinese...

A slight fire broke out curly yesterday morn- ing in coffin-maker's place at 61, Aberdenn Street. Tur Central Fire Brigade, undar De puty Superintendent Badeley, mastered the out.

break before much durunge had been done.

Last night the Dallas Co. at the Theatro Royal put ou for the first time in Hougkong The Gay Parizienne, which was received with fremendous enthusiast by delightet.audience.

A. S. WATSON & CO., we nerva a fuller sotice for to-morrow's

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MARRIAGES.

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issue.

The sonman Burke, of H.M.S. Centurion, who was arrested on Sunday for stealing a watch and chain, was brought up before the Compuding Officer yesterday, and after the evidence for the proanation had been taken,

On the 19th February, at the Parish Church, Bersted, Charles Heary Edwards, harristerat law, Middle Temple, strict commissioner Gold tist Dujony, to ErEL MARIE, only daughter of the late 5. J. Gowan, of Hong Kong and Quer-the accused was repanded. cinieku, Etiy

On the Fath February, at Greenwich, Jous A football patch, Scotland v. The Wurid, will be played at Happy Valley on Saturflay afternoon. So far, the composition of the team promises a good nateb, and included there are Let a few of the Siege Train eleven. the win- nors of the Challange Shield.

Perry to AMY GR. H. GRATHES DAVIES, widow of the late Edward Gratrex DAVIES, and daughter of D. K. Masur, Honorary Consul

Argheral for Siam,

The Daily Press.

HONGKONG OFFICE: 14, DES VEUX ROAD CL. LONDON OFFICE: 181, FLEET STREET, EC.

Quite a number of changes have been effected in the local mecantil- marine during the poet few days. Among them we notice Mr. Murdoch. the Chief Engineer of the steamer Wingsong, leaving for Europe this week, Mr. Purvis, Chief Engineer of the steamer Fuusang lift last week for England, and his place has been taken by Mr. Drummond, and Chief Engineer Thompson of the steamer l'alzhar hus handed over charge to Mr. R. H. A Khella,

Under the auspices of the Missions to Seamen u vocal and instrumental concert (admitiance to which will be free) is to be giron at the Kow- loon Institute by some of the pupils of Messrs. Alic. Mar-h and A. G. Ward this evening at 8 o'clock. A tastefni programme has been ar ranged, and a musical treat is in store for thors who attend. It is uso hoped that the Cathedral Choir will give a concert at the. Institute in

connection with the Missions on Eator Tuesday

The Hong-

forbidding the signature of the Manchurian Convention.

REUTER'S SERVICE.

LONDON, 23rd Maroh.

THE CHINESE INDEMNITY. The United States suggest that $200,000,000

nothing more dangers in destin, with cases of his character tund to reir win what was called oircumstantial or prorumpŭve erkenca.

kind of direumstantial of presumptive evidence. rematantial or prestumptive evidence was evidence when did not parpiert to prove directly, as the evidence of un are vitness did, that us person okarged, committed, tuo orime, but it tai ported to 1 l the

of a greater or letter protability, pei soit, cargoda

"Mora.mitcBLEIBT

due to reİNE ÇO

dence than treni Grcumstanine

and ranged

Concept in o

Tae principle always

cirenmatantial

the

some weeks ago, bat the number of transports which we mentioned was tea. Among the first contingent to return will be the Siege Train, be fixed as a lump sum for the Chinese indem- proved which goes back to England. kong Regiment is net-to-be-kopt at Heng-nity, to be divided into sight equal parte.

NEW GERMAN LOAN. kong but up north, and will be ultimately dis.

A new German loan of £15,000,000, is an- | fabricated Aquun banded, absorbing the most of the men into other battalions in the Indian sy. The onneed. Walet Fasiliers will be divided, half a battalion at Peking or Tientsin, and one headquarter half battalion at Hongkong. Our Straits con- temporary hears that a battalion of the Devon shire Regiment from South Africa is to corne to Hongkong in relief of the Fusiïars.

POLICE COURT.

Monday, 25th March

BEFORE MR. HAZELAND. -

THE DRAFT MANCHURIAN

CONVENTION.

comuniti: tavi crime.

tan dal vi

with

story as thải, to the polipe, and there was consistent from Abeginning, ná | Bud. - Is submitted that the story had been The instant discrepauc.es and inconsistencies would have crept lt. The přisuuez a ktúry, was that minumber of man--Vix may the prisoner spoke of throughout-entared the house for the purpose of roluing either the prisoner or thu develsed ur bola, perhaps at the instigation of the wils, who was jealous of both the prisoner and the decaisǝd... Ha did not for a moment suggest this: the wilo instigated the "Hengely suggested that this-- were

"The N-C. Dätty News Poking correspondent unregon La rymligy only, and that'

sends that journal the following translation of this much-discussed convention:--

SAMSHU BELLER HEAVILY FINED. Chan Kam, a fitter, who was caught on Sunonte.: day at the Cosmopolitau Docks selling samahu to an American bluejacket, will find it much was fined $100 or two months; and went to pri- cheaper in future to trade under a licence. Ho

sou.

STEALING A MARINE'S BOOTS.

A evolle got on hard II.1.9 Fircorand at oud en Sunday afternoon-the vessel is now dry docknd there--and took possession of u pair of service boots belonging to a marine. The owner of the boots caught the thiof as he was trekking shorewards, und, gave him into custody.

His Worship passed sentence of 14 days'

EUROPEANS PINED FOR ASSAUĒT.

thie" voubery, socidentally led to the mnr. 1.The Emperor of Russia, bring desirous der. Its przuber said that when she saw to manifest friendly feelings agrees to com- the first of ese men she called, ont, and the pletely restore Manelaria to China without prison

Vite from the next room pariste se ber his p keeping in mind the factise alministration be suggested, withrataedtiation on their murdered by thieves--ue, in that province, and Chinese

ta fhin alutua quo" part be thieves then desi, alarmsel og vekat shall be restored in all respects to fin

which would ensue to themselves if cauzak and gompany -Ching granted to the railroad so they had done and, fo

the sixth statute of the Eastern no doubt sährmed by the folk) and achan KAO IZON as stipulated iug the lins with troops, but the country being China Railroad Concession, the right of guard still in disorder and the number of such troops being anticient, it is necessary to stations body of troops in the province, which, however, will. I withdrawn as soon te peace and order have been restored, and the provisions of the last four articles of the present convention shall have been carried out.".

3-In case of emergency the Russian troops stationed in the prov noe shall render all possible assistance to Cluas to suppress disturbances.** 4-Tle recent attacks against Russis baying been conducted principally by the regular troops, Ching spross ant to organise any army bature completion of the railway and its posing for tralie Whon Chizu shall sakeequently organis military fores their number shsl be fired in consultation with Kassia.

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or very sadly after the murder, recavaring which led arise ikoner, inisiately.

from her fright, yatup atd. went to the door: and ourued it. It was perfectly cient that if the tmover Ware not Lustgated by the wife tuey were familiar with the way of the horse and probably with the relations existing, hafwoon tha dead men and liv site and thus pri-guy. Learned Counsel then proceeded to pots on, the mutives which the wife and for animosity aga

inst the decensed and the prisoner, commenwit upon the different points bʊngat yat. by the evidence for the prosecution, and quoted, several autho- rities as to the law with rogozd to cironsistantisl or prostipt voor dones. Conoluding, Mc Sharp

and the question for the jury was, and the

pro- secution proved this chargs against the prisoner bayor all reasonable doubt and shown that the facts proved were not only consistent with The importation of arms and ammunition possible alle but inconsistent with the Inso

cance of the prisoner. He sulmitiêu that the 5.-In order to Lafeguard the province Clino pross found not done this. The cash for

Manchuria is prohibited. should immediately dismiss each Governors the crossstion was best with doubt. The J. M'Cormack, a fireman on the U.S.. York-Geral or high local officials as shall have cumprisoner's story practically explained all the relations and against whing, Rusia shall have one, and splied to the facts he thought it protested. China can organise infantry and practically explained them all, whereas the gasa cavalry fores in Manchuria for police purposes for the promotion set diflenlis but their number shait be fixed in consultation from beginning to end. with Russia, Gans should be excluded from

In the absence of any effeint suquiry into the cause of the repant collision in the, harbour between the steamer Hangehow and the steamer Glengule, the latter vossal will leave port to-day for Shanghai, where she will undergo the neces-hard labour. sary repairs prior to starting on her return Three fresh cases of plague and throe deathstrip. The damage to her lus beon estimated (Chinese) have been reported since noon on the kit; and are fresh case of small-gox and onn dath (Chinese) since noch on the 2ard iust. The figures to date are-plugae, 63 The Japanesy native papers reported the cases, 62 deaths; smallpox, 3S ruses, 21 deaths, week before last that the discussion as to

The Secretary of the Hongkong General the indemnity winch China must pay the

the Chamber was in receipt of intelligence Trout

HONGKONG, 26th March, 1901

labour.

into

Powers for the injuries sustained by their Chamber of Commerce yesterday informed as replaced. It is stated that the mishap will be fast, who untered a shop in Queen's Road on raittod improper actasin comootion with foreign roots,The prisonOT A BOTY, WAy resonable

subjects during the outbreak of last year hot been delegated to a "special com-

the Government that the following telegram bag. en veived from the Colonial Secretary of

ASBAULTING A CONSTADLE.

uitlee, and that such progress had been the Straits Settlements: Hongkong declared which has beca luid wo at Shanghai for the put and analting-a-Chinese-constable. the are to be given them and ng subjects or when elis karned, de persze for the defence con-

w that a rough estimate of the infected. We have received a Gorerament amount of the ndemnity could now be notifleation to the same effect. arrived at.

No estimate, however, way

Sunday and assaulted the shopkeeper.

A coloured man was charged with being disorderly whilst under the influence of drink defendant admitted the first charge, bur denied the second.

The complainant, P, C. 296. stated in evidence that the defendant as-aulted Lim hecunNG complainant told him to guy his ricksha A fiue of 35 in all, or 16 days had sixar,

BEFO M. KEXP.

LOGUES AND. VAGABONV".

It was a quarter filter in the afteravon loded his teased the not likely int ed the money His watch and His Lor It was

any other Power shall be employed in connec tion with the erection of their inactie

-China should not, as previously agreed, employ subjects of any Power in training nava and railitary foress in the northern provinces

In crder to unintains peass and order, the local authorities residing in the vicinity of the neutral zone provided for in the fifth article of the convent on relative to clie lesse of territory consider in Liantang, should establish such special re gulations as would be eatable to the circam in aston sinces, and relinquish the administrative - Foren tonomy of Chinehou, which was renewed to

con- priton China in the fourth article of the special vention.

Richard Metcalf, a seaman on the Canton River, told his Worship that a rieksha coolis ut about $100. With regard to the Argused him as he was alighting from the vehicle cher the damage has been roughly estimated on Saturday. Mutealf struck the coolie on the at $40,000, and it will be some time before she face, iudicting a deep cut on the cheek. A is ready for sea-main. The whole of the constable was called and betealf given into plates on her how, both port and starboard, will custody. He was finou Stú or 14 days hard have to be removed, and where the impact o A similar sentenes was meted out to Robert carved some internal fittings will have to be

cons the subject. of proceedings at Admiralty.

The China Merchante stemmer Denethe, six weeks undergoing a thorough overhaul, ar- rived in horkout yesterday. We learn that the Company's steamer Kuanglee is ondergoing A fatal accident occurred in the docks at repairs at Shanghai, and will be down lice in gaven, and the first indication which we Hunghom en Sunday desing, when a Japanese about a week. The fact of the company offuct have got of what Chine is likely to be waiter employed on the Nippon Mary, ating the annual repairs to several of their was imposed. The fine was paid. called upon to pay is furnished by RaUTEU's prosent dry-docked there, fell a distanes of forty

steamers, coupled with the knowledge that un- telegram, which reports the United States' feet from the gangway leading to the vessel, usual activity is being displayed on all their an indemaity of sustaining injuries to which he snecumbed up wharves and warehouses in Shanghai and else proposal to be for £200,000,000 altogether. This the United hour lat r. He had just returned from shore where, tends to discredit the report which was current here last week that the company were States suggest should be divized into night leave, and was under the influence of drink.

disposing of their properties. We learn, more eqimi parts. it is probable that the

The Hon. Treasurer of the Alice Memorial over, that not a word was whispered in Shanghai was arrested in Second Street by a Chinese con-hine should not giant, without consent sura proposed by the Washington Govern.

bour shalling under a verandah. The second ment is us'smailas timt put forward by any

shipping circles last work as to any such deste who had been watching hini for quito an than was fond in s Chincze dwelling-house at St. John's Place, where it is supposed he was other, with the exeption of St. Petersburg

having taken place.

a felony. ussia's policy being to prave her generosity

about to commit u

Surfenon was passed of a month's burd labour 10 Chim after already securing more than

în ench case. any other Power can possibly obtam.. £200,000,000 is a large sum for China to find The indemnity stipulated for by the

In connection with the shooting of Mr. A. Treaty of Shimonoseki was 200,000,000 Kuping taels. By the Conventions with Barus purser of the steamship Pewas, at Can. Britain and France in 1860 China agreed toton en the 16th inst, it is reported that both pay eight million taels to each country, the British and the Portage Consuls have Earlier still, by the Ticutsin Treaty of 1958, taken the matter up, and that the Vieuray, after China consented to pay Britain four miltionhoaring their representations, proceeded to offer taels for losses sustained by British subjects' & reward of $500 for the arrest of the culprit. national agreement there was no war of con who ho found in pos5orsion of a clock and

as well as $200 for any information which might at Canton and the expenses of the British loud to his arrest. r, Barros, we are glad to military expedition Compared with these learn, is progressing favourably. sums, the suggested £200,000,000 looks very large, but on the present ocension

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and Netheroles Hospitals begs to acknowledge with thanks the following donations to the funds of the Iospitals:-

Butterfield & Bwise.

$100

Eastern E.. A. & C. Telegraph D... Johnson, Stokes & blaster G. Murray Bain A. Patient

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50

25

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Wong bay and Chingui beu were charged with being rogues and vagabonds, but donied it. The former, ut three o'clock in the morning,

COUTERFEIT COIN,

UNLAWFUL POKSESSION.

A New Prus telegram of the 16th inst gives the following account of the Anglo-Bus dispute at Tientsin:-The iuftrag company wished to lay rails from the station to the river- A coolie was arrested at Ingkom on Sunday bauk, which is only fifty yards away. The in-vening for plying a ries sha without a licenes. tervening ground (nor occupied only by débris | On being searched at the police station, twelve

108-139B+ of a few Chinese buta is claimed as Russian counterfeit twenty cent pieces were found in his Sergeant Gordon brought him before the territory, by right of conquest, bau rase Russier blood was spilt there in the defence of Tiants: bench yesterday, and I was fined 5 or siz last June and July. The claim is denied by weeks hard labour. The fine was paid...

Sergent Bim on Saturday artes ed a coolie the other Powers, on the ground that by inter- quest, and furthermore all nations alike took tablecloth, regarding which urticles no tisiac part in defending Tientsin, and all shed their tory explanation was forthcoming. blood, on that particular spot as well as elso- where. The Russians took forcible steps to Trzyniski,' the not-commissioned officer insert their claim, posting guards with fixed China has fought the rest of the world, and the Dutch army who was arrested by Lospector baronets to prevent the railway work fem pro- the price of defeat is accordingly heavier Kemp, of the Water Police, about two months ending. British guards have also been posted than ever before. The really important age, on arrival in the harbour from Penang, close alongside, to prevent any further agres. points about the indemnity question, how, loft yesterday for Batavia on the boreward son, and the opposing pickets may come into

A plea of guilty was tendered, and the defen. faut fined $20 or a month. He went to prison, Chin Chung Kam, for the unlawful posses sim on the 25th inst. of ve tagis of prepared $100 or two months' hard labour. He also went opium, to which he pleaded guilty was fined

prison.

HAVE:FINE FOR OPIVLE.

to

of

THE BURGLARY AT MEFERS, DROZ'e,

Thren natives who were arrested on suspicion

charge

discoun Pugary, Brgu that it was

li navo left untouch

man's parets and

retired to

and at

of the

of Russia, to any other Paser or its subjects on any advantages relative to mines, milways, and kaca ouer matters in the Basso-Chines frontier provinces, viz., in Maneliori, Mongolia, and the alagistracy Kashgar, Yarkond, Khotan, and in Turkestan. His Lodhi at the back capsild- Neither sind she construct her own milways in | Wong Persim have toen fourd gulay, those provinces avithout the consent of Ross, murder with which you are charged. Lenses of territory outside of Newchwang shall I understand the offices I think the goes not be granted to the subjects of suy other clearly to show that the verdict of the sury CON is a right verdig. I believe you cruelly and 9-Chins being under obligation to pay the treacherously took the lio of this man Powers war expenses of Kussin and claims of various and then conepeted this story to shield of the Court upon you yourself. The senteno, df other lowers the amount of the Russian in security therefor, shall be adjusted conjointly whence fon cams, and hanes to the place of demities, the tons of poyment, and the is that you be taken house to the place froux with the other Powers.

esecation, and toss you be there banged by the 10-Indemnities to be paid as compensation neck nutil you bədlad, end that your body be for the destruction of the railway and the | biped in such place, as His Excellency the property of the omployees of the company, and Governor shall order And may the Lord have also for the losses Learning from delay of work mercy on your shall be adjusted between China and the railway

When the indemnities for various President McKinley liss appointed' a son of company damages shall have been sgrood upon between Tear Admiral Thomas O. Selfridge, Jr., a cadei China and the railway company the whole or at large at the naval sealny. This young met with advantages other than peonisty and his appointment crestes a condition without part of the amount of such indomuities shall be man come of a very distinguished naval family. cemperation, that is to say, either révision of precadent in the history of the United States the existing agreement relating to the railway or any other mary. His father and his grand or greet of new advantages father are both rear somials on the retired

to be raised and the guarantees that Ching of the Java Police. Prayliniski, it will be re- is stopped. It is necessary to get it done aseaz & Company's premises, 10. Unsen's Road to Busas a concession fur construction of a rail sotive sorvine in 1888 and is now nearly De e rather the manner in which it is i French mail in charge of Inspector Bossehert, confict at any moment. Meanwhile, the work concerned in the burglary of Merg 12-China shali, as previously agreed, grants Hear Admiral Selfridge, fr., roured from

ever, ure

membered, was in charge of a military district soon as possible, in order to facilitate the fore Central, on the 21st ist, werd charged befoe is to furnish, and about these points we have in Netherlands India, and is accused of em- warding of supplies for Peking from steamers his Worship yesterday, and committed for

in the river, at present only unsubstantiated reports to go berzling $300 of the funds of that district.

Irial.

way from the main or branch line of the Man hundred your old Rear Admiral Selfridge, charis Railway towards Peking, and to the

• Great Wall:

jr retired about three years a 0, and in new

obozt dixty-five years of lige.