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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH, 1902

THE JANET WALDORF CO., ⠀⠀ ↑⠀⠀⠀ PUNJOM MINING CO., LD.

A Boy al Divorca, the fist production by the Janet Waldorf Company at the Theatre Royal on Monday evening, is a powerful play of the Bistorioal military order, replete with good, forcible charaters, dialogue, situations, and

An extraordinary general meeting of share holder in the above Company was held at noen yesterday at the oflice, 19, Beaconsfield Arende, for the purpose of confirming a special resolution passed at a private meeting held on the 23rd

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Landon, del November. Telephone, connection has he opened be- tween England and Belgium, by the longest cable extends from St. Margaret's Bay, near Dover, to La Panne, in Belgina, a distance of 63 miler. It cost £1,000,000. Convenience of telephoue subecribers in the two countries, who

a portion of the evening with the dashlights of the British warships in the Harbour, the effect of which was striking in the extreme Dancing was continued outil 11 p.m., when a move was made to the supper-rcom. H.E. the Governor, who was supported by the presence of the Acting Governor of Macao, the cozanlar ment, the fading naval and military offline, te, trade a short speech, in which he referred to lie late visit to Bogland and his imp alous of the Coronation festivities. Dancing wan then resumod and was carried on mutil the #realistic scenes and events, A Royal Divorce J. Lee, A. H. Meyer, 11. I. Baptista, A, N. L. of minor importance,. It is calculated La serie guests were compelled by the necessity of catching trams, boals, or chairs to retire

representatives, the members of the lupal govern proficles. There are five nots which and alt, Mr. R. C. Wilcox (chairman), presided. | submarins telephone lins at corstracted. The

homewaril.

KNIGHTHOOD FOR THE- CHIEF JUSTICE:A

General satisfaction was folt, when it was announced that the honour of Knighthood had been confurred by the King upon His Honour W. Meigh Goodman, the Chief Justion. His Honour has hati distinguished career, and her during his stay in Hongkong accomplished work of for-reaching importance to the Colony. Sir W. Meigh Goodman was educated at University College, and graduated B. (honours) at the University of Loaden in 1837, He was called to the Bar, Middle Templo, in November, 1970, sud went the South-Eastern circuit and attended the parts at Westminster and the Surrey Sessions. In 1893 he was appointed Attorney-General of British Hon- dures, and in 1988 Chief Justice. In 1888

intense interest because of their tales of passions of the heart, intrigue, Berce conflict for power, and life and death. The audience are kept on the alert, by the rapid occurrence of stirring sad has proved itself on attractive play for every class of the community by its immense success England, America and Australia. The first

scoue is at the saloon in Foutainebleau, and the

great feature of this is where Napoleon's lara for the Empress Josephine is overcome by his ambition and with the oil of his designing

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and the others present were Measts. T. Howard, W. K. Rughes, A. R. Ezekiel, B. A. Joseph, E. J. Mess, E. W. Terrey, Max Michael, W. Parlane, B. J. Barlow, E. J: de Figueiredo, Searce, and B. J. Michael.

Tho notice convening the meeting having been read by the SECRETARY,

The CHAIRMAN Suid-Gentlemen, as you aro aware, this meeting has lason called in pursuance of a decision come to at a prívate meeting of shareholders held on the 23rd utt. At that

may now converse with each other directly, is

political and commercial purposes, furthering in industrial interests to recover the status Dover

he inter respect the ambition of Bast

England

formerly ocjoyed as a business centre,

EASTMAN'S

KODAKS. FILMS.

AND ACCESSORIES

DEVELOPING AND PRINTING UNDERTAKEN. GOOD WORK, PROMPT RETURN.

WE HAVE AN ESTABLISHMENT SOLELY DEVOTED TO EXECUTING WORK FOR AMATEURS, AND WE HAVE LARGER AND BETTER FACILITIES

ministors succeeds in obtaining a divores on meeting we had a shorthand reporter present country on his.official visit to make him wish FOR DEVELOPING AND PRINTING THAN ANY HOUSE IN THE COLONY

the grounds that France demands an heir to the Imperial Throne (the Empress being childless)

and a full cote was taken of what took place, The report of those proceedings has boom oir as well as a Moyal alliance. Act II Scene I.ulated, and I hope it has reached wvery share, is set at Vejsailles, where amongst other in-holder of the Company. As far as posally cidents a very funding scene takes places at any rate, it has been so circulated, and · I between the Empress-elect, María Louise, and hope you are all well-acquainted with tho Josephine, who tells her there is an heir to the objects of this eating in consequence. I da Throne of France. The second seen is in not think there is much to add to what П Toom at Malmaison, where a game of

w said on that occasion, because nothing chess is playit between

further has occurred wither at the mines or master. minis. with human pieces. Act III is laid in the garden at the Tuillaries, where celebrations are boing held in honour of Napoleon's supposed ictory at asos. Incidental to this sechs ja s fascinating danss by the carpe-de-ballet, defaut, and the festivities are curtailed; the crowd is prevented from storming the palace by the persuasions of Josephine. Following is, the striking tableau The Retreat

Act IV in from Moscow, sisplayed. Groducer the interior of

PRINCE HENRY TO REVISIT AMERICA,

London, 3rd November. Prince Henry is preparing for a second visit to the United States. He saw enough of that

to enjoy it unofficially, without the secon

nient of ceremonial receptions and dinners. His next visit is planned for spring, and after the Mississippi, he will go west, for big game observing political and social conditions east of shooting.

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RAILWAY MERGEE IN YUCATAN.

London, 3rd November. railways, controlled by English capital, into a The Chronicle reports the merger of Yuvatan single corporation within egital of £5,000,000. The merger is important se s towards organisation to push the long cherished scheme of

counesting by rail the two Amerions,

CUBA, THE U.E., AND EUROPE.

London, 4th November.

tras appointed Sole Commissioner to revise and ho tows is anddenly received of Napoleon's uses at the wines at any rate. Still, the expect Faropau sapport iu hottling out against-

coolliste the laws of the Colony, for which work in ricrived the thanks of the Legislative Council, and in 1889 he became Aftorney General of Hongkong. Frodi May, 1891, til March, 1892, Mr. Goodman acted as Colonial Secretary. He sat us Acting Chief Justion fróm Márch till Angust, 1985; January till

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lowliere beyond the fact that we have bad satisfactory, though not so satisfactory as we nasther crashing reported, and that was fairly could have wished. Still, it brought us in a considerable addition to our funds, and if we go on at the rune rate we shall be paying working necessity for apaldition to our capital remains, und I'm sorry to say we cannot hold out an not be wanteil. It will be wanted, because hope that an addition to our capital will we shall have to pay for the survey of the concession, and we shall have to do more prospecting won than we have done in the net. You see, a mine cannot be opened

Cuban agents have arrived on the continent, in response to French and German instance, with the view of learning how far they may treaty demands which would keep that island commerci tributary to the United States. statistics to show that Cuba finds Le Matin reports that the visitors have markets in Europe both for sales and purchases. supurior They arge that if Europe would support them the Cabaus would insist upon full liberty respect to

regarding indebtedness,

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up unless you have got a certain number of f American and refuse to yield tv ]·

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Engraved and Printed by European Artis GOVERNMENT-GENERAL OF FRENCH INDO-CHINA.

May, 18, and April, 1809, til ad naval THE

all hands as being a most suitable one; in the words of the then Asting Attorney General, Mr. Wise, when he volood the feeling of the legal profession on the pecasion. No better man could be appointed. Since bis elevation totho premier judiciary position in the Chlony Mr. Justice

some good comedy scenes create diversion, 1900. His appointment to the dignity of K.C. came as a well-deserved tribute to tirabilities occasioned by the innkeeper and Stephanie, who When in the early part of the present rear, shortlylaterraped by the arrival of Napoleon and his -endeavours to pass off us Augereau, but is after his turn from havo in England, Mr. Goodman was appointed to the Chief Jnoticeship generals. The hero of Fraues hore unusges is pinns for Waterloo. De Beaumont's of Hongkong, in succesion to Sir John W. Carrington, the appointment was hailed on treachery is bere exposed, and he is ordered to

-be shot.

Napoleon's réconciliation with Josephine takes place in this net also. This bleatz, The Retreat," "The Lout." Act V, act concludes with the magnificent Waterloo on board H.M.S. Northumberland, where Napoleon is being conveyed a prisoner to St. Helena. Josephite, fuithful to the end, bids & fond farewell, which gives a most impressive finale to a net that appeals to the heart and mind. The last seeno of all, which terminates this dramatic version of the fall of the great soldier and diplomatist of France, is "The Rock of St. Helens." Alone, Napoleon stands there cu the edge of the great rock, looking out to ven, towards the setting sutt, His career bas terminated. With this silent bat effective end, the cartain is rang down on Divorce.

Goodman has earned intressing admiration for the qualities of legal acumen, uprigataess, are painstaking cars which distinguish his hearing of end judgments in the various cesos which come before bit. His thorough knowledge of the Hongkong. Ordinances is also lighly appre cuted by the local Bar. Apart from his professional pursuits, the Chief Justion takes o deep interest in the social advancement of the Colony, and his name is associated with numerous good works. At the time of the Coronation, he had an important and no light position to occupy as chairman of the Celebra tious Commition, in which capacity a great deat of the credit devolved upon him for the saveCASA of the various fupations connected therewith.

In common with all tho residents of the Colony, we beg to congratulato Sir. W. Melgh Goodman most heartily upon his advancement.

INTERPORT RIFLE MATCH

Hongkong will fire in this match to-day al 2.30 p.m. The following comprise the team

Musers. J. Pidgeon, D. Baldwin, R. Stewart,

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PLANS OF GERHAN 89. LINES

HANOI

EXPOSITION

WILL BE OPENED ON

10TH NOVEMBER, 1902,-

SPECIAL DEPARTMENT has been formed at the French Consalute, Hongkong. under the direction of Monsient A. Bodard, which will supply ALL INFORMATION to INTENDING VISITORS, respecting accommodation at Hotele, Tariffs, Steamer Fares, &c. SPECIAL STEAMER SERVICE.

sarity to add to our staff even before we can stations. The visitors do not pretend to be de anything in the way of development. Officially deputed, and their enquiries and con cours, we could go on in the same way as we furupes thus appear informal, but they are Lave hitherco dobe, and I should like to have amazingly well equipped for a private missiou gone on thus for a little time longer if we could | Le Melin says they will visit England to bold without appealing to you. But we have bean out promises here of large diversion of trade A cowpolked to do it, and so there nothing more from the United States to Canada in return fər to be auid. The decision is really in your English support. hands, and I should like to hear if anyone bur any question to put or suggestion, to make. further then was made at the last meeting.

the remark your made just now, I want to know before I propose this resolution.

Mr. S. D. JoskPH-Mr. Chairman, in view of whether it is absolutely necessary that a call of fifty cents should be made in January If our crushings should give satisfactory results, do you think it is likely-or rather will you fud | Mercantile Marine Co. it coramicnt to postpone the call of fifty cents till some time after the Chinese New Year

London, 4th November....... The Hamburger Nachrichten announcer as a reant of the conferences between the Hamburg American and North Gran Lloyt companies in Atlantic travel will not be mate. According that the proposed advance in second class fares to the same authority the Holland America r is to be targed into International

the

JAMAICA'S FRUIT INDUSTRY.

THE MESSAGERIES MARITIMES MAIL SS. HAIPHONG " now maintains a regular servies between Hongkong and Haiphong. The aphong will make her first trip from Hongkong on TUESDAY, 11th inst. After that her sailings will be as and 20th of each mouth Specially Reduced Fares as follows:- follows:-Leaves Hongkong 1st. 11th and 21st of each month. Leaves Haiphong on 5th, 15th

First-class Single Ticket...

$15 Second-class Return Ticket First class Return Ticket... Second-class Single Ticket

75 Fourth-class Single Ticket

Foarth-class Return Toket

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$45

14

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Stommers of the Marty and tho Jebsen lines wake frequent sailings between Hongkong and Haiphong.

P. THOME, Commissaire-Général de l' Exposition de Hanoi.

Hongkong, 8th November, 1902

London, 4th November. The CHAIRMAN-I wish I could auswer you The Chronicle reports the combination of in the affirmative. Mr. Jesup, but I am sorry fruit interests in Jamaica for the purpose of to suy thors is too much uncertainty in the reviving that drooping industry. It is matter to admit of my pledging myself or announced by the promoters that the approvel al authority for protection has not riassured the Board to any statement as to time, plans of the West India Commission Lold out natives and efforts to colouise.from Uganda because, you see it takes time to raise such promies of commercial activity at Kingators far successful. The Standard corres this money, and it takes time to get it in. You that the many small fruit companies of Jamaica pondent says that none of the mines can be have to give loug notice beforehand, and then have agreed to work together in behalf of that properly operated and some of them not at all. Roy getting in the call, and this takes time and pledged, one-half to be paid in stock to existing white labour may be obtained, and says that you have to set in motion ile machinery for industry Capital of $1,000,000 has becHe predicts a long season of distress unless then, you know, the shareholders do not all companies and the remainder to be applied to pay up with alacrity. They have to be reminded building ships, orders for severul having already colonies for both skilled ani cecimon work, of efforts will be made in England to organise sometimes, and we may get only a comparabeen placed, and to working account.-S. Times. which there is abundance to be done at good tively small amount in if we made a call 1 of only twenty-five cents, some shareholders, f believe, bero anggested. Still, if it is the sense of the raceting that the amount be altered from fifty cuts to twenty-five cents, I have no objection, either on my own part or on behalf of the Board, to accept such a suggestion or such an amendment; it can easily be done. Bat I think it would be better to fix the call for the date ulcsady proposed.

SMOKING CONCERT AT THE CIVILIAN CLUB.

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A very successful smoking concert celebration of the King's Birthday was held in the Civilian Club on Monday evening, Mr. J. H. Oxborry occupied the chair, and there- Tere some of the best amateur entertainers in the Colony present. The company numbered about Mr. Enghwaldy opened the prs. gremmo with a pianoforte selection and later on in the evening he showed himself to be an expert at card tricks. After the first item,

J. Parkes, W. Staskwood, B. Lupsley, Colthe Chairman proposed the toast, "Many happy Sergt. Croki, RMLI, Sergt. Instr. Davies, R.M.L.I. J. F. Crocker, H.M.S. Ocean, and C. Marshall HMS. Owurstel

Reserves Mr. J. J Andrew and Sergt. Grifiths, R.MALL

Umpires Major Pritsbard, Major Chapman and Capt. Jacdonald-

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THE EAISER IN ENGLAN

Berlin, 3rd November. HM. the Emperor will arrive iu Ergiand on the 8th instant to take part in the festivities to be held on the occasion of King Edward's birthday. The King of Portugal is expected in London on the 17th instant a meeting of the Emperor and King Carlos in London is. Therefore, med improbable.

Berlin, 5th November, Mr. JOSEPH-1 am quite agreeable, only I H. M. the Emperor intends to stay at San- warted to assure some of the shareholderstefngham till the 15th November, when he will whether or not there was a possibility of the leave for shooting in the Lowther Hills in call being postponed if we found car finances in Scotland. The date of the departure of the January. That was my object; I do not wish

Bourishing condition between now. and Empaor from England is still uncertain.

in any way to oppose the resolution or to question the decision of the directors.

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THE GERMAN TALIFT.

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wages.

OYER PARIS IN AIRSHIP,

London, 6th November. be matched in Paris in a ship built by Lobaudy. Spencer's airship passage over London is to He says he has improved upon the model of Sextos-Dament and will appear in the ship over the Seine in a for days.

EUROPEAN WIES NAIL COMBINE.

London, 6th November. mail comting to control the European market. Plans are practically completed for a wire

the Post; the only opposition was encountered The project is of German origin, according to among Austrian manufacturers, and they have been won orer. Working arrangements are said to have been uccessfully negotiated in other countries and announcement is expected shortly of general advance in prices, under pledges that they will be everywhore maintained.

THE CHENGCHOW MURDERS--

CHINA'S REPARATION. On the 2nd inst, there was issued the follow-

Berlin, 3rd November. The repeated reports, according to which the The CHAIRMAN-Yes, I avderstand per German Government and a majority of the fectly, but I don't think we can do that. 1t| Reichstug have come to an understanding about" would be unwise to do it; it would be holding the new tariff, in spite of the former resolutions out rather delusive hopes. I think sooner or which the Government would not accept, are lator the call must be made, and I don't think promature. It seems. however, that it is not wo can possibly defer it. Of course, we may possibly that they will agree, provided the get much better prushings than we expect, and majority in the second reading will firmly bold if we do we shall certainly not press for the out in their opposition against the obstructions cull, and we shall certainly ko it for twenty of their opponents in the third reading.ing Imperial Decree, for the translation of which five cents in that case. However, it would | O..Lloyd, be much better perhaps to confer the power to make it a fifly cent call, but if you like to propose that it be a twenty-five cent call first, I am purfectly willing to accept the amendment Mr. Josuri-No, sir, I don't want to make aby surident or proposal.

TIMACY IN THE RD BEA,

battalion, are hereby caskiured and dismissed T-tien, Lieutenant-Colonel of the Kusiyang for fer from lar atmy: Wu Chili-chan, prefect to Chengchow, is also cashiered and dismissed for over from the public service; he is also to be magistrate Wau Chao-hein is commanded to be exiled for five years. The cashiered ex-district

and is never to he liberated or allowed to return tarished to the utmost limits of the Empire home. These punishments are awarded as a warding to all

CHINA TRADERS INSURANCE CO., LD.

to the shareholders of the above Company at The following is the report. for presentation the thirty-sixth ordinary meeting, to be held on the 25th inst, at noon.

The directors have now to lay before tho secounts for the year ended 30th April lost shareholders the accompanying statement of

the working account shows a balance at credit The net premis amenit to 81,454,770.53, and of $538,669.00, which sum the directors recom- end be appropriated in the following manner:- A dividend of 16 per cent, to share- A cividend of 15 per cent, on con-

holders (24 por share...... ... $86,000.00, tribatious, payable to all con- tributors of business whether shareholders or not

1:25,000.00 To underwriting susponse account... 100,000.00 Balance forward to new account 2.8,669.09

DIRECTORS.

$539,609.09

we are indebted to the N-t. Daily News |--

"With 'refereace to the nias are of the Mr. Witkowski and Hon, J. Tharbara retired Baglish missionaries Bruce and Lowis, at from the Board during the year;. Messrs. E. Chengchow, Hugsu province, a short time ago, Goetz and Eran Ormiston nevopted invitations we have already in response to the memorial of from the directors to fill the vacancies, and their the Governar given commands that C'hon si-appointment will be submitted for the com nieu, district magistrate of Yuanlinghsien; firmation of shareholders

returns of the day to the King," which bo put forward in a few well chosen werds and which was heartily responded to by all present, Mr. Ruby followed with a good comic socg Three Women to Every Man," and after wards sang "Kitty Malone in good style.. Mekara. Dockret, Palmer and Burgess got a The following were the best scores made at Learty reception when they appeared in somG the practice on Saturday last :

of the old favourites. the first-aumed giving ***Liza Johnson,” the secondGee-Geo" and 500 6500

cap. tal." 84 30 20 5 101 The Old Farmbouse," and the last named 34 32 80. 100 Tac Strong," "Right in the Middle of the 3 se 94 Road,” and “A Pretty Little Pince Inside "; Mr. 33 99

Burgess was entured for all his songy. Among 2950792

5 g others who helped to sustain the programme were Mr. E. G.Jordan (Davy Jones' Locker"), Mr. W. Goldenborg (recitation, A Humorous Quack Mosara. Epurge, Sydney, and Johnson fcomic vocalists). Mr. Oxberry's contributions 85 were all enjoyable. He mug Island of

Dream," Alios, Where Art Thou?" and

The Carnival,,' for which he was encored. M. i.You -y relaxe to make it, if you like, but unce of governments for which the central Governor Yi Lien-sau stating that when the

R. Stewart

J. Pidgeon

C. Marshall

J. Parkes

W8tackwoods

J. Andre

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Cal-Sergt. Cross

D. Baldwin

J. E. Orocker

Sapper MacEwen Serut. Griffins. Sergt. Davies

ALFRESCO TETE

An affresco felt in aid of the orphans end

invalids under the care of the sisters of the Italian Convent was held on Sanday evening in the compound of the Roman Catholic Cathedral. The place was nicely lit up by electric lights

F. Sheffield was the accomparist and also garo a brought a very pleasant entertainment Lo grainaphone selection, God Sare the King"

doze.

LATEST STEAMER MOVEMENTS,

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Berlin, 5th November, The British and Itilian measures taken against the Turkish picates in the Red Sea ca be recuplished without any political frictious. COLONIAL CONFERENCE · BLUE-BOOK ISSUED.

Londen, "5th November.

Th Colonial Conference Blue-banic has been Mr Chamberlain's Opening &peech prefaces the report of the proceedings. said he thought Imperial federation within the bounds of possibility. So far the mother coun try had borne, the entire burden of the Empire, Aus a call was made upon the children to take up their share nud aid in the efficient mainten

and Japerese lanterns, the moon also giving her The M.M. ateamer Indus, with the next empowered and that the Directors and afterward executive and legislative.

AUDITORS

Lia Liangju, First Captain of the Chengchow Messrs. Schubart and Ormiston ratira by garrison battalion; Cheng Yao-k'usi, Lient-retation and offer themselves for re-election. Colonel of the Yi battalion, the former district magistrate of Yuaniinghsien. Wou Cino-hein: The accounts have been audited by Messrs. sad Major-General Yeu Walia, Brigadier Arnold and H U. Jaffries, we offer them Commanding the Yi Brigade; should be Best selves for re-election. cashieved and reduced to the ranks for the

H. SCHUBART, purpose of undergoing trial. We have now received another memorial from the ni Hongkong, 1111 November, 1962.

Chairman.

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YEBISU.”

THE FAMOUS

JAPANESE

BEER

OF

TOKYO.

The CHAIRMAN-Does any other gentleman think that would be better? The sole object of the Board is to make this call as little burdensome to the shareholders as possible. We are in fullest sympathy with the shareholders on the subject, und it is with very great regret that we have to suggest a ceilatsil. Of course, the call is a purely voluntary ons ou your part. 41k I von can say whether you decide not to make I think it would be a great reistake.

gorernment had hitherto been mainly respou-riot first began, the into Mr. Lovis fled from There were no further remarks, and the sible. There might be no objection in principle the mission premises and in

yamco passing the CHAIRMAN then proposed the confirmation of to the investment of the colanies with the right of the First Captain. Las Luang-j. the latter the resolution, which was as follows:--

of representation in Parliament. Just now a hat his yamên gates, refusing to reeive the 1.That the apit-l of the Company be more practical schets seemed to be that pro said missionary, in consequence of which said increased by the creation and issue of 00.000 powed for some form of Lapocial council its missionury was beaten to death by the meb Now Ordinary Shares of $11 each, with the sum functions in the first instangs being advisory. With regat to the Major-General. You Wa. of $10 paid up on each,

lin, when the mich was passing his yymon ent authorised to acept be

The Bart of Selborns, in opening the nuval route to the chapel he remained inactive as it help to make the scene a beautiful one. The French mail, ft Singapore yesterday, at p.m. Shures of the Company of, $10 eaca aan whic. futility of maintaining separate squadrons, ted to xenter the neowary protection to the

surrenders vf the present 61,030 Ordinary discussion, man on address to demonstrate the

ignorant of the purpose of the rioters and omit-

bamir" started at 9 o'clock, but long before The PM, sleazer Fern, will mails, &c, left one Now Shar, of $11, with the sum of $10 paid è establishments out each colouy pinvide a body Was Chao-hsin, the former Chillsieu of Yuan- tire anca of $10 each has han pad up, and that Mr. Brodrick proposed in relation to military missionar.es and mission premises, while as to liugbsien, knowing that he was so scon to be superseded he purposely took no notice of the curreak cumonis, omitting to asenny efforts to put a stop to them.

riot. brought about the said serious fit PLEASANT.

With regard to the other officials of Chongchow, their

failure to give the proper protection or they did ut beforehand take the necessary steps to gire such protection. All were, however, deserving of punishment, We have again and again commanded our military and civil ofteuts to give every protection to forgisors PER CASE OF

orders have not and misalans, yet. been observed, as witness the recent serious! affair in Chengohow. Now in the case of the First Captain Lin Liang-in, his guilt was doub- ly serious above all others in that he did not PER CASE OF

a particularly exocrate the man's give protection when he was able to do so, and n's panduer. We hereby command that he be summarily az

ented. The cablered Major-General Yea Walia of the Yi Brigade is sentenced to awaft socapitation in gaol; Chang Yao-kuci, Lieu- tonsut-Colonel of the Yi battaion, and Chao

for this port riu Saigon. that time a large crowd of people had assembled The band of the 3rd Bums 4.3.0, and

Shanghai for this

soled here to-morrow, at root expected al nivoa, fufantry, by kind permission of Colonel The U&O. steamer Coptic, with muile, &c., Iremonger and theelloërs, was in attendance, | from Stu Francisco to the 2nd ult., vig Hens- Iult, left Yokohama for this port on the morn mud salivened the procedjuga cousid rably by

ing of the 10th inst., via Inland Sea, &c.

up thereon, be given in lieu of and in exchange of troops who should be distinctly available for for eacli ol share of $10 fully paid up, and that Imperial purposes. thereupon the said oldreliares be cancelled.

OFF JET FOR SUGAR BOUNTIES.

London, 5th November.

In

na excellent programme of music. Everything The 0, & 0. steamer Gaelic, with quila, &c., and thatthe remainder beo lled up (if necessary) | French government proposes a reduction of faults wors of varions degrons; such as either i

tended to give this fifa a gratifying reanit, und all flose pressnt spent a very pleasant oren. ang, besides doing good to an insulwiion in this eclony which really forted the support of the public

arrived in San Francisco on the 8th-fat

The Indo-China staaer Manseng, from Calcutta and the Stisits, left Singapore for this port on the 9th just, a.m.

The CPR.steamer Fort arrived at Yeko.

at 10 am, on the 10th for Kobe, where she was at 10 9 am on the ith inst., and left again

The AL steamer Findelund left Singapore

da for this port in the 9th inst

The Superioress of the Item Content desires us to state that que a very grateful to the ↑ dan to arrive at 4 pin, yesterday, Ladies and gentlemen for the services so bane volently undertaken by them, and she begs to „teüder her most sincurs and hoartfelt thanks for their extreme kindness. She also wishes to ress her warm thanks to the pablis for their generous assistance as well as to Colon Tremor ger and the officers for the excellent hand

The net proceeds amounted to about $2,000.

The boston Tow Boat Co.'s steamer Pleiades left Kobe for Topma on the 8th lust.

The NP. steamer Olympia left Yokohama for Tacoma yesterday, may tak

The N.K. steamer Hiroshima Maru (Bom

2. That of the maining $1 payable in respect of each of the New Shares, the sum of 5+

In order to compensate best suger interests cente be paid on the surrender of the old skare, for the projected abolition of bounties, the and paid at such times and in each instalments 40,0,0,000 franes in sugar faxation. as the Board may determine,"

LEASE OF FORT NEAR LOURENCO MARQUES. Mr. TEREY seconded, and the resolution was

London, 5th November, naniniously adopted.

Johannesburg. despatoles in relation to the probable cession of Lourenco Sarquee by Furisgal to England say that Part sintais, two miles from Lourenco Marques, is a really been transferred under leave.

The CHAIRMAN-That is all the business before the metting, gentkwen; thanks yon for your attendance. A confirmatory meeting of high due notice will be given, will be held

later on.

BEWARE of the party offering fuitations of Macniven & Cameron's Peas The Fickwick, the Owl, and the Waverley Pen

"They come as a boon and a blessing to men, 20

Sold at all Stationers.

Edinburgh

LABOUR WANTED FOR SOUTH ERICAN COLONINK.

London, 6th November. phrase in South Africa. War conditions made The labour problem bas sesamed a serious the skilled white labour formerly employed there unwilling to return to work on former terms, skilled work and it would not permit native labour to take its place unmolested Appeal to

bay Line). left Bombay via Colombo and SingMACKIVEN & Cameron, Ltd., Waverley Works 1. Unskilled white labour was inadequate for

pore for this port on the 10th inst., and is -expected hers on the 28th inst.

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