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SPORTING NOTES.

JAPAN.

[FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.]

Tokyo, 8th January.

THE GENERAL ELECTIONS.

THE BONGKONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10m 1903.

surroundings, until finally a corrupt electorafe is fitly represented by a corrupt legislature

Hr. Ozaki's next complaint is about the expenditure, which hasbeen increasing fearfully in Japan, from 57,780,025 yen in: 1872 to -275,751,194 in 1002. The M.P.'s deponues this income in and out of reason and whenevez they want to orortino a Goverument and no other excuse comes haudy, then they conse that government of increasing or at least of not-reducing the public expenditure, and hotly declare that this sort of thing must once and for all be put a stop to.

PROSPECTS IN TO-DAY'S EVENTS. To-day the annual Race. Beeting, which, for the time being makes Hongkong the cantra of attraction to the sporting word of the Far East, commenços amid every promina of excal-

The elections in Japan take placa on March lent racing. Ton items are or the curd to day, let, and will probably be contested with couai- ve open to Welers and five to China ponies.dmble bitterness. The reason of that bitter. The last week of training how brenght with itneer is this. The Opposition thinks that the sang changes of form, and those who have beon Gorernment bad recourse to a nasty way of witnesses of the closing gallops can ut longthonging itself on them when it dissolved the discriminole with more probability of success the chances of the competitors in the various House of Representatives; and there was indeed

no reason for tak ng that step, sings there wOR O It seems insonaistent, however, for the

Taking the cacrs in the order of their

general election avrowally as August last and weulers of the Diet to exhibit such a burning since the Goverment itself knew perfectly well al for economy in the-public service while at running, I fancy for the Wongueichong that the great bulk of the nation was of the the same time enjoying salaries which are, as

Glory, with faylycon, and Joy thirst. In the Valley Stokes, Commuter particular question that brought about the recently increased their own salaries by 250 per sno way of thinking as the Lpposition on the salaries go in Japan, simply enormous. They should cozse in Grst, flowed by fecuted and disolation. In short, it is clear that the Gocent., that is, they get 200 yen for three Jigoku. Tho Maiden Stakes attracts a lot of

vernment wanted to wound the Opposition moaths' work, more than a Minister of Stat aitoution among the ndwirers of the Australian horse. I pin my faith to Mr. Smith's Finellumbers in their most vulnerable part, their gets. And what makes the matter worse is giving her the preference over Legacy ovoc

purses, for iu Jopeu an election is proportionately The judges are so miserably, underpaid-a should that

for more expensive than are cleotiens anywbore Japanese judge is a lucky mau if he touches his start, while Winning Roze should run into a place. The finish, costing each candidate, as it does, ut least pound a week-that they went on strike some of the Victoria Stakes may see Kare Rox, 3400 you (£300 sterling) on an average. For time ago for higher wages, They prevented at Algerine and Desert Key, in the order named Japaarse politicians this expense is very serious, there me time a pelika to the House of while the Poochow Cup should fall to Remnant as most of them are impenzious. This is to be Representatives, bat the members were 160 followed by Hammeray Girl and another.

sem by the way in which money lenders and much occupied with the question of retrench- vent of the day, the Hongkong Derby, would credi:ors descend on them in a body once they pass ment to grant their request, with the result that fall undoubtedly to It:-Col. Hughes's fine horse

the threshold of the House of Representatives on they are now gradually drepping out of the Brittiónt, could we be certain of his condition. Pay-day (in Japan the members of Favliswest are justiciary to take up any sort of odd jub liat and Isball still tako bim if he runs. The vastly paid); and also by the arrest of several members pays them better, improved Ches Set in my candidate for second Jalaly for embezzlement. To make matters Honours, and Legacy for third, though hackers worso, the members will not now, on nevount of of Mr. Morgan Phillips's mare are very confident the dissolution, receive for some time the second about bor fishing first. The Lu-itano Lalf of the 2,000 yen, winch is paid to them in

·Cup may be claimed by Wiater Hose, Commoner and Jigoku fighting it out for second and third two instalments, one of the instalments being pines, with tko odils in favour of Conmower, pail to them at the beginning of the sessou In the Hongkong Club Cup 1 expect to schaut the other towards the end of it. the winners finish the digerine, Rare Rote, Statod. The Encouragement Stukee many fali to Pirate, with Fiveli mend and Schoolgirl third. To the last race of the day I look to the victory of Flickwuron, while Tigoks should beat Joker for third honours.

ALIAS.

The

HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB RACE MEETING.

Stewards-Iie Excelloney Sir Henry A. Blake, G.C.M.G.; His Excellency VisAdml. bir Cyprian Bridge, K.C.B; His Excellency Maj. Gen. Sir W. J. Gusenigno. K.C.M.Q.; Rear-Adm. H. T. Grenfell, R.N., C... Commodore Robins, R.N., C.B.; the Hon. F. H. May, C.M.G.; Lieut.-Colonel G. A. Hughes, D.80., R.A.M.C.; the Hon. Sir Paul Chator, Kt.. CMG.; J. H. Lewis, E.; B. P. White, Esq., E. W. Raster, Esq.; U. Master. W. A Cruickshank, Esq.; HE. R. Huuter, Esq.; and Hart Buck. Esq.

Clerks of the Seale.-J. H. Lewis, Esq., and E. W. Katter. Esq.

Julge.The Hou. Sir Paul Chater, Kt., C.M.G.

Assistant Judge-H. E R. Hunter, Esq. Starter. The Hon. P. H. May, C.M.G. 2nd Starter.-

Hon. Treasurer.-J. C. Peter, Eeg,

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kind of the Government to take all this trouble, bai the Opposition tavmbers are not at all grateful; in fact they have denounced the

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INSULARITY 100 YEARS AGO.

The follow ug remarkable extract is from the Times of 1803 ;—

The political ill-consequences of the spread of the French language throughout Europe aro admitted; and we do not crnce re that its buď

FOR THE RACES.

GOERZ'S PATENT STEREO BINOCULAR COMBINES.

1. OPERA GLASS, MAGNIFYING 2 TIMES. 2. FIELD GLASS, MAGNIFTING 3 TIMES.

3. PHOTOGRAPHIU CAMERA FOR 2 SMALL PICTURE, TIME OR

INSTANTANEOUS.

affects upon the morals and character of other countries will be disputed. We have no hesita. tiu to add. that a nation which adepts the language of a suposior is prepared to admit its yoke. There is no better or quicker roud to dominiou, than by laposing the necessity, or compassing the mode of waking a lungunge general.. In this word are comprised the ideas,

you prefer to your ows. character, and love of the people whose idio

We never heard it THE DEFINATION GIVEN BY THESE CAMERAS IS SO PERFECT THAT alleged us unucise în the Government of China

subjects and foreigners, Except as a fret step to intercept all communication between its ENLARGEMENTS UP TO 10 BY 8 CAN BE MADE FROM THE NEGATIVES,

and beginning of mischief, att apprehensions from the reprisentation of u French comedy, are ridiculona. It it as the mali labes, the first spot and eruption, that we are induced to contendagainst anything so contemp-

KODAKS, FILMS AND ACCESORIES.

title as the tie-uickery and nick nackers- ACHEE & CO.,

PHOTOGRAPHIC GOODS STORE, 17, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL. FEW DOORS EAST OF HONGKONG HOTEL.. Hongkong. 9th February. 1979.

[39 U. 8. CONSULS IN CHINA. Government was contemplated in Sir James The Shanghai Times of the 2nd instayed it would at ones have proved a source of Mackay's first scheme, and had this been grant- Robert M. McWade was a passenger by the

the pert affection, and subaltern vanity of rehearsing to an audioves that counot under- stand, in a language one cannot pronounce! Does any one advantage result to the com munity of Great Britain from the practice of teaching French indiscriminately to every girl whose parents can send her to a barding. school? Does any advantage result from its bring taught to shopkeepers' sons, at a day. school, for fear foreigners should not own or bag, for want of understanding them? Are not the great part of the female ees, and of the steamship Coptic, arriving at this port on weakness. No staff of native officials could have noinformed port of ours, exposed, by this Tharsday. He returns to his post at Canton in order that it should become a source of re- been entrusted to enforce such a monopoly, and practice, to the morn! and political corruptions with a commission as Cousal-General, having venue to the Provincial or Central Governmenta of another country? Is not the business of bold the offics of Consul at that port for three the evil system of farming the monopoly to in- French emissaries facilitated by the half-under-and a half years. The new commission indicates dividuals or syndicates would be recosaury. The etanding of tow and is norant Englishmen not merely the approval to the State Depart dative opium monopoly ones successfully esta As to the point at issue in the forthcoming Ought a girl to be able to read any book chat i'ment at Washington in relation to the sorvien plished, others in articles like tobacco, spirits,

her fatbor connot? Ought she to ennverse in

Not only do the members spend a good deal of public money on their precious selves; they also divert as much as they can to their own constituencies; in fact there is a brisk competi- tion among them as to who will get the most money for his own particular district. Undoubtedly Mr. Ozaki has some reason for saying that castitational Government has not been a scoss se for Rs Japan is concerned.

THE POINT AT ISSUF.

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The Opposition members are not therefore over-loud of the Government, un a recent action of the Cabinet will not servo to mollify. them. I silude to the convocation in Tokyo of the Provincial Governors whom the Cabinet elections, I shall first say what is not that lectured in a mest fatherly manner on its poliespoint The increase of the navy is not the

. gibberish, which her mother cannot detect of Mr. McWude, but it testifies in practical and other luraries would naturally follow, and and whom it recommended to be very, very fair point at issue, for on this point there is no

Onght the mass of a virinous and happy people! fashion to the growth of American trade foreign Powers would feel compelled to sanc- at the forthcoming chetions. It seemed very difference of opinion in Ministerial and to be educated to form ideas different from the interests in Southern China. Shanghai will tion them,

Opposition circles.

manners aud institutions of their own country? not lose a Consul General by this promotion,

In restricting the matters treated of in the bat the United States will add an officer of that treaty te points closely conuested with foreigo Ought it to be in the power of an enemy to Goreinment for having attempted to make the express its verdict at the coming general poison their minds, corrupt their principles, rank to its civil service and the consular trade, I think Lord Lausdowne and the Con

and seduce them from their allegiance and juridiction of China will be livided between missioners have best consulted the intercats of leation officials their agents, and one of the for bringing about the contemplated in religion?

two men instead of burdening oue aa heretofore. foreign merchauts. Opposition newspapers--not a very reputable crease of the navy.

It had been the intention of Mr. MoVade to one, it must be confessed-goes so far as to electors are expected to iudicato by their vates THE "ARME BOER" AND THE | arrival of the ship. Mr. Goodnow had gone whole subject. With any ather nation except

confor with Consul-General Goodnow on the on the lat of March next whether they wish to have toe. funds required for the increase of the

away, however, for the holidays, and the territory navy provided, as the Government proposes, by

* G. §." writes from Zwartruggens, Trans- will thus probably be divided by direction froin the continuance of the present tax on land

raal, an account of the condition of things as he Washington or by errespondence between Canton and Shanghai. Naturally the southern which is to expire in about a year's time, or

found them there un bis recent return home provinces will fall to the supervision of spirit in which one should not, es, if past after an absenes of two-and-a-half years. The MeWade and those in the north will romain whether they insist, Hke their former represen. iatives, on having the proposed naval pro-following are some extracts from his felforunder 3r. Grenow; the conference would gramme financed partly by evenemy in adminis" found a great many housse repaired and in- merely have determined the line of division,

In the absence of definite arrangemout in teative expenses, and partly by a change in the Labitol, but arriving at my home I could the skeleton of an ox, in that of my house keeper that of a horse, and outside several

assert that the Governmoat is using the money of the State for the purpose of forming Government party, and though this cannot be“ trna it shows how little love is lost between the Government and its enemies.

COLLAPSE OF PARLIAMENTARISM...

I am afraid that the present condition of politics in Japan would furnish the London Sprialer with another argument to prove thút

BRITISH SUBJECT.

On paper the new treaty is a masterly pro duation, and shows a statesmanlike grasp of the China-one would not hesitate to accept it as ́a workable. agreement and as an earnest of un honest intention to reform. This is the only

Acting Clerk of the Course.-A. S. Anton, the talking shops" are almost everywhere period orer which the prosecution of various scarcely recognise it. In my bedroom I find this respect it was impossible to say just how Baying that steady and continuous pressure will

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Seeratary-John Graut. Esq.

FIRST DAY.

losing the confidence of the people, and that the timb has come to that most of them np. I! shall not give my own views subject.

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this

I shall give those of a Japanese, and of a Japanese who is in s peculiar

The races for to-day are as follow's

The WONONEICHONG STAKES; a sweep

stakes of $10 each with $350 wided; second position to know all about the working of the to receive 150; and third $50; Zor Hang constitutional system. I refer to Mr. Ozaki, one kong walors and Hongkong waler griffins of the leaders of the Seiyu-kai (Constitu- weight for inches as per scale; Hongkong wolers which have never won a race allowed tiomlists). Marquis Ito's party. To sum up 5 lbs, griffins allowed 10 lbs. Five furlongs. Mr. Uzuki's observations in a few words, ko is so The VALLEY STAKES; a sweepstakes of $10 disgusted with constitutional Governmont in

ench with $350 added; winner to receive 70 per cent.; second 20 per cent.; and third 10 Japan that he adrovates & suspension of the per cant; for Chins griffins; weight for constitution until such time as the nation is ripe inches as per scale; three-quarters of a mile. for a constitution. This runs counter to John The MAIDEN STAKES: winner to receive Stuart Mill well-known retirk with regard $750; socoad $150, and third $5; to the balance of advantages on the side of Hongkong waler griffins; weight for in- ches ne per cule; a winner at this Meeting ropesentative government, bat nobody who is lla extra; entrance $10. Three-quarters acquainted with the working of constitutional of a mile.. $500; second $150; and third 850; for Fathise with Mr. Ozaki iu kis despair. China postes, weight for inches as per scale. Chion grifius allowed 10 lbs. Subscription grilling of Foochow 1902 and Amoy 103 Meetings allowed lbs; entrance Ski

One mile. The Foochow Cur; a sweepstakes of $10 each with $800 added; second to receive $150; and third $50; for walers; weight for inole as per scale; provious winners at this posting 7 Us. exim; Hongkong wolera which have never won a race allowed 5 s.; griffins allowed 10 lbs. From the two mile post once

public works is to be spread.

TWO ELDER STATESMEN,

It is interesting to note in conclusion that the two most prominent statesmen in Jopan, I mean Marquis Ito, leader of the Seiyu-kaz or onstitutionalists and Count Okuma, leader of work in harmony at the coming generat the progressives, will

elections. For the first fourteen years of the present reign, these two statesmen were the closest of friends and they together originated those great measures of national regeneration which have brought about such a marvellons transformation in Jagun; hat after Count Okawa's ritement from offics in 1881 these: friendly relations censed and were only restored a few weeks ago. It is asserted that in case they overturn th Government they will form

skeletons of both; uo roof on

any of the rooms, even the door and willow frames hayo been removed, and in the numerous

Probably

experience is to be our guide, all these solemn engagements may prove delusive, and treaties with China would become solemn Farcos, and waste of time and paper. It goes without

have to be brought to bear on China by all the foreign Powers interested in the new treaty to ensure its articles becoming operative; but there is no clause in the whole treaty which cannot

a Sovereign State. All that is required of her be bonourably carried out without in any way Tower.ng the diguity of the Chinese Empire as is wholesome and honest reform.

Great Britain may be proud to fool that to

her is the honour of loading in this desire to

hopeful sign to find in China statesmen able beip China in her onward march, and it is s and far-seeing enough to acquiesce in such steps towards reform. It will not, however, be enough for Great Britain to have put this treaty on paper; she must also see that its terms are carried out faithfully. The work of Great Britain in eina has hardly yet com- meuced, and, on account of the richness of the

The VICTORIA STAKES; winner to receim government in this country cau fuil to sym- a coalition ostinet, but this is rory improbable prospect, the gardens show the usual vegetable he throwing the entire route of the railway field, all her labour will be amply rapid.

round and in

The HONGKONG DERBY: Sweepstakes of 520 each with $1,500 added; (balt forfeit if declared on or before the day of closing entrica for the Meeting): winner to receive 70 per cout.; second 20 per cent; and third 10 per cent, for Hongkong walor griffins; weight for inches as per scale; one mile and a half. Entries:-- Mr. Buzey's Mr. Buxey's ...

Mr. Christie's..

... Winding Rose Hardy Rose Tyro Diamond

Major Doany's Major-General Sir W. J.

Gascoigar's...

Mr. Hart Buck's

Mr. Hunter's...

Claro The Pirate Mr. E. V. Hind's Sequah Lt-Col. G. A. Hughes' Brilliant Lt. Col. G. 4. Hughes' Princess Charging

Chee Sui tyrtle Traveller Lady Loua Legacy

Finella

Mr. Ellis Kadeorie's

Capt. P. Langlands"

Cap. P. Lauglands'

Mr. Morgan Phillips'

Mr. Robert Shewan's... Cynosure Mr. Smith's

The LUSITANO CUP, presented by the members of the Club Lusitano; second to receive $50;

It might be questioned, however, whether DR. PENTECOST IN HONGKONG, Jopu has really got a constitutional Govern- mest to start with. Marquis Ito, who drew up the constitution and wao ought presumably to know something about it, has told us again and again thut the Cabinet is not responsible to the people but only to the Mikado, and the present Cabinet is certainly taking the game view of the matter, for it is still in power though violently opposed by all the members in the House of Representatives, with the exception of abort, a dezon, Then the Mikado's claim to divinity, which Marquis Ito would also support, is quite incompatible with true representative Gowrnment of any sort. To give an instance of how great the monarchical power is in this country, I need only mention an incident that happened in 1991 just before Marquis Ito left offe. The Marquis brought in a budget which was opposed by the House of Peers not because. that nobin assembly disliked the budget, but ba

Marquis naturally wanted his budget to peas. and, as bo possesses great influence with the Buperer, he induced Ile Majesty to issue on edict ordering the Peers to give way. It would be impossible to describe the hutorus precipitanty with which the noble lords climbed down. They seted as if a voice from heaven had spoken to them. Somebody said: "Yes, of course ire must give way, but let us discuss the bill in the suul way," whereupon an old nobleman cried

The following is from the Manila Times of 30th January :-

Now that Dr. Pentecost is soon to leave us it seems £lting that he should not he allowed to depart without a pubic recognition of his Penteccht's stay among us has not been marked work and the good be bus done. Whilst Dr. by any great waro of religious enthusiasm such as we are out topsociate wilk revival survices, yet much benefit bas bera conferred on the community in a quiet and undemonstrative way. ...Ke contends, and we believe with much right and reason, that without a strong prevail ing religious and moral sentiment here we cannot hope to do our best Ly these islands or confer ou them the highest blo:slugs within our power Even if we bestow on the all sucks blessings as arise from free trede, a stable currency and sound laws with honest administration of justice. and withhold from them that healthy moral and religious sentiment which however silent at times, still marks na as a people and is really the key-nots uncerlying all our pros perity and success, we shall have fed them as it were with busks, while denying them the

enges they disliked the Marquis. Now the

heart and kernel of our civilisation,"

The following meetings have been arranged in Hongkong:-.

GENERAL.

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the territory will be apportionedi. Mr, Goodnow's jurisdiction will include as heretofore the province of Chokiong and the viceregal oapital of Nanking. There is reason

down for the night; fortunately I rent a place In that event this territory would compris not to appose that Hankow will come within the buildings there is no place where I en is supervision of the southern Consul General not far off beicnging to a Barr, and there I find only the province of Hupek but also of Ezecbasa a room with a roof on, but while some of my in the west and would be bound on the north. neighboars are comfortably sleeping on my onst by the provincial line between Chekiang when the sun rises I have a look round and Hankow will come in the southern distrist is Leds I have to prepare a bed of grass. Glad and Fukien. The reason for supposing that expert to see houses burut down und je ruins, that the railway in procosa of construction no human being in the neighbourhood, and betireen Canton and Hankow will in any other signs of destruction, but what do I

caso be built in territory over which the behold P

The houses are all, excepting one, Canton official would naturally be called ocopied. I see the same faces as formerly, all

upon to act in cuse of official interven- amiling and looking happy, the laude are

tion on any account should be required. A oultivated and a good harvest of wheat in conflict of jurisdiction would thus be avoided

productions.... They have no cause to be discontented, our paternal Government provides them with provisions which they have not to pay for till the expiration of two years. some of thera, in fact, obtaining laxaries now which before the war their menus did not enable them, to buy. They get the best white flour. for bread, tinued meats of oll descriptions, a, nein of coffee did I drink at Boer houses jams. biscuite, coffee, tea, sugar, &c. Many

poorest of them enjoy the luxury of having before the war without any sugar; now the sugar in their coffes; in fact, I can see no

THE MACKAY TREATY. aigas of the miserable and deplorable state generals and the pro-Boer Fress. There are of existence as repres uted by the Bose ex

K.O.V." writes as follows to the Timer:- I have read with much interest the letters two widows on the farm whose husbands were from your own correspondent in Shangbai on killed during the war, but one is now living the new commercial treaty with China. They other will soon make her selection of the way by far the best exponents of the terms of tha with one of her well-to-do daughters; the

Do. are clear, fair, and moderate, and are, to my mind, offers of marriage she has bad. More marriages new treaty which have yet appeared. have taken place since my arrival than before

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our farm and two on the next. Some of my the Chinese Commissioners, and attributes the Teighbours have sold their oranges in Johan rejection to the opposition of the Manchester nesburg, getting unprecedented high prices for and Blackburn manufacturers, quite forgetting them realising from £40 to £80 a lond. The the fact that those terms wero rejected by the Ind, Coope & Co.... Por 8 Doz. Pts. 319.50 $2.45 burning of their houses most of them do not Chinese themselves, and I think rightly. Guinness, Bour's consider a very serious matter, thinking it a Making a treaty with China neaus making a

Guinness, sort of legitimate warfare. Most of them have treaty with one-third of the human race; and the materials to repair them at band, and if they the price offered to this mighty host for the 8.00 p.m.......City Hall could not loot iron from the nearest store, surrender of their birthright to tax themselves and third $50; for Chins griffins; weight out against such a sacrilegious utterance and

they thatched thera with grass us most of them in their own way was the addition of a surtax for lushes as per scale; a previous wioner insisted on the bill being rushed through at

formerly did. A more serious matter do they of 10 per cent. on all imports from foreign 5 lbs. extra. Entrance SEO. One mile.

consider the loss of their oxen, but as their countries. (except opiùm, which is specially and The HONGKONG CLUB Cur; presented by the ones. There can be to question that respect Members of the Hongkong Club. Second for the Emperor is the one thing that sav

Tands have been cultivated during the war more heavily taxed). This would mean at the to receive $150; and thixa $50; for China Japon from anarchy, but why talk of the exist.

those who had ozen helping their neighbours present time 10 por cent. on a value of, roughly ponies: weight for inghes as per scale: enes of constitutional Government in a country winner of the Victoria Stakes 5 Its. estra; where the like of this can occur !

who had none, and some have the means to speaking, £30,000,000 sterling-£3,000,000, or China grifle allowed 10 lba; subscription

the gross amount bay a few, and the Government is gradually considerable less then But, to return to Mr. Ozaki, that ominent griffas of Focobow 1902 and Amoy 1903

srpplying them to thore Boers who bare non-expended on the Port of London alons last Meetings allowed 5lbs, entrance 815. One politician thinks that constitutional Govern-

the seriousness of the loss of cattle is more year. For this surtus 400 millions of people ...mila and a balf

ment has been a failure in Japan because of the

apparent than real. I am not exaggerating were to abolish. "all internal taxation of The ENCOURAGEMENT STARES; a sweepstakes igorance of the common people, who cannot

which I state that many Boers are now in a whatever kind on al merchandise, native or of $10 each with $300 added; second to receive $150; and third $50; for Hongkong really imagine what they are to do with

better position than before the war. Going to foreign, whether for import, export, or internal waler griffies; moight for inches as per scale. vote if they are not to sell it. Elections

Rustenburg I met one with two wagons loaded consumption.". If such a treaty had been Previous winners barred. Five fuclone. in Japan are consequently, says Mr. Ozaki, Feb. 17-Tresday, 8:30p. City Hall. with household and other goods, several horses, accepted, is it probable, is it possible, to expect The CHINESE CLUB CUP; presented; stood contests in bribery; the candidate with the

and a lot of loose cattle, another arrived a few Chins to fulfil it faithfully? to receive $150 and third $50; for China longest purse comes out as a role on top griffins; weight for inghes as per ecals.

A POT OF LEMCO IN THE HOUSE has worded weeks after me st his home in a carriage and provione winners barred; entrance $10 High-minded men may hold out for a time, but off many illnesses Lemco is genuino Lisbig pair of bores, costing bim in Johannesburg One mile and a quarter.

they finally sink to the corrupt level of their | Company's Extrust.

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LADIES ONLY. Feb. 18-Wednesday, 11a.m. Kloon Institute.

19-Thursday,

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It will be news to all Manchester and Bhek

barn men to learn that any idea of a native opium monopoly to be vested in the Chinese

FIFTY YEARS OF PROGRESS.

THE JUBILEE of HONGKONG

THE

AS A

BRITISH CROWN COLONY, BEING AN HISTORICAL SKETCH

TO WHICH IS ADDED AN ACCOUNT OF THE CELEBRATIONS

OF

21ST TO 24th JANUARY, 1891. AND A

DESCRIPTION OF THE INDUSTRIES

OF THE COLONY. Royal Bvo, 48 pages. Price Cash.

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Hongkong, 27th January 1891.