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HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB RACE MEETING,

OFF DAY.

To-day's programins is as follows:- The CosmopoliTAN ŠTAKNY; OSWeapstakes of $10 each with $400dded, second to receive $150; l third 250; for all walers entered at and which have run at this Meeting; weight for inches as per seals; winners of any race ex- copt the Facouragement, Racing or Phasthou Stakes 10 The extra winners of Encourage

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SUPREME COURT.

Friday, 13th February,

THE HONGKONG DAILY I'R 88, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14TH, 1903

IN ADMIRALTY JURISDICTION. IPORE HIS HONOUR FIR WILLIAN

GOODMAN (CHIEF JUSTICE) AND COмr. EDWARD B. KIDDUB, H.M.2. "ALBION". (ASSES: OK).

English, Cro bow, have got something nhoud,' I was standing on the port side and the chief officer on the starboard side of the bridge, We were only a fow feet apart. I was by the side of the beaston. The chief offoer lenkeil caroudly. The shadow came nearez and the chief Liflcer bbw the whistle a long blast. Then Mhe istographed down-to stop the ongines-and-

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POLICE COURT.

Friday, 13th February.

BEFORE ME. F. A. HazGLAND (POLICE MAGISTRATH),

FIRST COME-FIRST-PERVED. F.C Shepherd charged Owen staan, an Irish kauan on H.M.. Vestal, with assault and disorderly behaviour whilst drank. Tendant pleaded not guilty,

The do-

CHY LEUNG V. M.S. “KICHHO." His Lordship delivered judgment in the case

ala Chu Sing Us, sued the . Hoil for penalties accumulative. "Hongkong walerdanges in respect of the collision which griffins allowed & lbs. Hongkong walers pourred between the Hoko and the stern-wheel which have never won a race at time of start.padlo jack Wo Lion 7th March, 192 in the ing alisvest 5 s.; winters of the Hongkong Canton River, on which occasion about 50

perous were drowned. Derby and or Waler Champion Stakes barred," From the two-mile past once round and in. The King" CUP: presented; for all beaten China puies; weight for inches, old ponies to carry 7 extra: subscription griffins allowed ba: unplared "ponies allowed it. entrance $10, to go to second pony. Three quarters of a mile.

ment, Rucing, or Phetken Stiker. Ibs, extra f-42-nhizh. Chú Lenog, alina s Kwojnuk and steamer, putting-thu-juuk-on a course koug Hotel xbent miduight on the 12th the

Tha" Cheɛsai" Cur: valas 8250, presented; for slt beaten water griffins; weight for inches

pony.

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Mr. E. H. Sharp, K.C (instructed by Mr. Bget Hett of Messrs. Mousey and Brutton. solicitors). was couned for the plaintiff, and N. M. W. Sude, larrister-at-law (istruoted by Mr. C. F. H. Beavis of Messrs. Wilkinson al Grist, solicitors) was for the defondant.

His Lordship in delivering judgment said This case was hear on the 5th, 6th and 7th Bbruary, 194. On the morning of the 7th March, 1809, about 5.20 or 6.25 am, a collision barred near the western extremity of Sepay Iail in the 1si Mei branch of its Caulon Liver, between the stern-wheel paddle junk

as por scale: placed ponies to carry in the stemskip Hulk At the time of the unpisced ponies allowed 5 lbs;-entrance S10, vellisions the junk had a cargo on boars worth. as alleg by the plaintiff, some $16,000 or to pa to second pony. Five furlongs, This LUCKY CUP: presented; stephense, for elision does not appear to have been a violent $2.069 and alurge bumber of passengers. The all walers: -weight: 11st; winners of previous, but it caused the jack to go over right on to jump exces lbs extra; horses over 14.3 to side with the sail in the water, and, although carry 2lbs per qurater of in inch extra; captis fieho, after ts e collision, stayed sai rescued my of the passengers, unfortunately may to go to rider: twice sound and la from lives were lost as well as the cargo and the Grand Stand entrance 810, to go to second Much of the loss of life in owing to the fact that many Chinese passengers were last up in the cabin as a precantion against The BRILLIANT CUP; for all bruten waler pher. In these circumstances the plaintiff griffins at this Meeting; weight for inches as sus for damages, alleging the collision to have been caused anleg by the negligence of per scale: n pong that has run second in any evigating the steamer. It appears men to carry 3lbs extra; third in any race

that the junk was propelled by three rows 3b extin: unplaced ponies allowed lbs of coalies who facing the stera held on to revolva entrance 81, to go to second pony. Oucers and canned the padds to

tresales connected with by stepping o roued.

machinery moving the wheel The junk, which he betten Saints pil Canton, had left Sau the previous day, and, soon after 5 a.. or the morning of the 7th March, 1902, perd the Tai Mei fight, taking a

The VISITORS' Cera valual $200, presented; for China pories, that have run at the Meat ing and not wou a race; weight for inches as per scale, old papies in carry 7lbe extra: subscription griftias allowed 3ibe, upplaced

· ponies a 1wed 5 Ds; entrance $10, to go to second pony. One mike. The MORRISON HL Cor; presented and a pair of gold sleeve links to go to rider of the vineer. For all bouten walers; eutranch $10, to go to second pony. One mile

MACAO.

FROM OUR COREZEPONDENT]

Macao, 11th February, CURRENT EVENTS.

After the excitement of the Chinese Now "Year's senson, which is the liveliest time of the year in Macao, we have settled down to quieter times than ever; and although the steamboat service has been so far improved that there are now four fast boats playing between Macao and Hongkong, we have not observed any increase in the number of visitors; indeed it is unlikely that a demand can be created for so large a service.. Nor do the Hongkong races attract visitors from this port; for, in fact, there is no surplus capital here desirous of being attracted by the excitements of the week in Hongkong. However, it must be said that there are faint signs of fresh life have: there is certainly more demand for land round Macno than in recent times, and a considerable amount

Dourge

then to go astern. We first made out it whe s junk when I saw the sail. Then the telegraph was sot full speed astoru. When we minds out she was a junk she was 40 or 50 yards off. We could son no lights. Ioned make out which was the bow and which the stern." He then with modele abowel the relative positions of the

which would inks her across

how of the steamer almost at right angles. He continued as follows: The jurk went on and course at all. I cannot say whether the junk semer sopped. We never chan ed our did. There was not water enough for as have gone to starboard of the junk and we had not time either. We called out to them not to cross our bows. We got no Lower and did not bear them shout. When the collision happened we were going forward very slowly and the

I cross-exam uation he said, When we came engines were going full speed untern."

in contact the jaok turned over

or side and we went on just past her and dropped anchor. With regard to xhot curro before the collision, for two, three or foar inates, the shadow drew nearer and Dearer and then we stopped. In two minutes more I saw the sail sud reversed. The shadowr was something on the river. Wo could not

on our left when we first saw it and on the left have passed between the junk and Sepoy Island. There was not enough water. The shadow was of the river. We had send the Tai Mei light 20 cheongs (any 83 yards) when we first saw the shadow or dark object. At the time of the collision it was dark. The chief officer did the telegraphing. I did the whistle at his request," Now, taking this vidence as approximately correct (though I think he placed the junk course at too large an angle with that of the steamer) the shadow or dark object on the

river

wns верд say about DIX. minates before the collision. Now, from a point about 80 yards past the light to the point where the ellision occurred the distance was about 000 yards, A steamer going four knots an hour would cover that distance in about foar minutes and a half; and, assuming that her engines were stopped for the last two minutes and finally revarsed so that she was almost stationary at the moment of collision, six minutes might well be a rough estimate of the time she would take to Traverse the 660 yards, It is clear that the steamer's stem struck the junk either on her starboard quarter of more probably en her starboard ide, quite close to the ster. This impact, coupled with the action of the tide, was quite sufficient to ture her over on to bar porc side, although tho

It m steamer was not damaged in a y way.

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The complainant, who called John Thomas Tumor, a groom in Kanoily's stables, to bear out his statement, said that outside the Hong-

defondantand our others cure along and wanted to hire a rickshs which Turner had uiroudly engaged. The coolin explained that he was defondant, who also assault d Shepherd when alerts under sutral, aul was struck by the the latter essayed to pour oil on the troubled waters.

Friends of the accused and the accused him-

selt bad a different story to tell. They said that Shepherd pushed Shau away from the ricksha, and that rhan only gave shepherë a

shove in retura.

His Worship (to defendant)—I believe your story. You are discharged.

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KODAKS, FILMS AND ACCESORIES.

Bergrant MueHardy, who had charge of the cases, was instructed from the Bouch to report ACHEE & CO., shepherd to the Captain Superintendent of Police.

P., Bhophord-E can call the ricksha-coolie. His Worship-Leave the Court at once.

BEFORE ME. J. H. KEMP (ACTING POLICE MAGISTRATE).

CUAROE AGAINST AN AMERIC N.

William B. Atterbury (30), of America, was

The

brought up on remind charged with obtain ng money by false pretences at Manila. accusal, who had already pleaded not guilty and was refused bail because particulare of the charge had not yet been received here from Manip, was arrested on the arrival of the Yven- ag from Manila on the 2nd inst, Governor Taft baring notified the untborities here that the prisoner was wanted,

The charge was now withdrawn, and the ease

was dismissed.

JOINT STOCK SHARES.

Messis. Vernon & Smyth say in their weekly' ass report, dated Hongkong, 13th February the Race holidays which have intervened since our last report hase seriously interfered with business during the period under variow, and there are but few transactions to raport.

BANK-Hongkong and Shanghais bava been placed at $710, and aloes with some sellers at the rate. London is unchanged at £65.

MARINE 1SSURANCES.-China Traders hare sold at $67. North Chinas are in request at the improved rute of Tis. 185.

FIRE INSURANCEs, -- Hongkongs are in

and there are more shares to be had at $86.

SHIPPING.Hongkong, Canton and Maonos have been booked at Sob o the dividend of $1 for the six months ending 31st December paid on the 9th instant, and more shares can probably be placed. Tudo-Chinas kaveimproved buyers at 895. China and Manilas are in request at 826. The sale of this Company's steamer Diamante to a Japanese Corporation is to-day announced. Douglases are on offer

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Hongkong. 9th February, 1903.

LATE TELEGRAMS.

NEWS VIA CEYLON.

MR. CHAMBERLAIN IN SOUTH AFRICA,

London. 27th January. Mr. Chamberlain has arrived at Uttoshoop. In addressing the Burzbers at Lichtenburg he said that Lord Milner was about to publish a

proclamation which would speedily finish the Compensation question. General Delarey urged all to unite in repairing the ravages of war.

SOMALILAND.

London, 28th January. A Blue Buck on Somaliland contains adespatch by Lord George Hamilton, dated the 22nd Do- töber, which expresses grost gratitude for the promptness with which the Indian Government complied with requests for reinforcements.

Router's currespondent, telegr phing from Eamarah on January 21st, states that Colonst Cobbe's reconnaisance has established a camp with surebs defences. It is held by the 1st, rd, and Sto King's African Rifles and the 52nd Sikhs, with maxim

WEST AFRICAN COTTOT.

EURASIAN BOYS AND THE KAYY.

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A BRIGAND AND HIS DEVOTIONS.

In Sicily one of the most celebrated brigande of to-day is a Francesco Varsalona. He has quite outdous his predecessor Musolino, as he has eluded the carlinsers and soldiers for ton years, and has set yet been inken. Like all religious, and Le will run any risk to get to a members of his "profession" he is devoutly

where tu considers himself under particular certain shrine of the Virgin near Castronovo, protection. An amateur photographer passing the shrine just at the moment of the arrival of a man and woman. thought the scam picturesque, and took it without their being aware of the fact, absorbed as they wore in prayers. Not liking the threatening air of the man the photo- graphier left hurriedly. Wishing to indaco- some peasants in the village of Camarata to pose for him, he showed this picture, together with others, to the villagers, who instantly recognised the man as the brigand Varsioon and the woman as his associuto. The sensation. created was immense, but the photographer had to decamp, as Varsafons heard of the alter and was furious at having been photographed.

It is related of Varsaloon that having com London, 27th January, mitted sp extraordinarily brutal murder, be Twenty-six bales of West African cotton wished to go to his special shrine, but it was have been soki at Liverpool at 52d. por pound guarded by the carbineers. He felt it impara- It has been announced that Government hasive to get rid of them, and resorted to a rategy. undertaken to carry West African cotton for First his famale associate came cringing her two years free over the Lagos and Sierra Leous hands and crying. That awful Varselona has railways. The Elder, Dempster & Co. steamers not only burned down the house, but bas murdered my mother," Then Varsalona himself are transporting the same free to England.

rushed forward, disguised as a sl:epherd, shriek- ing, What are you good for if you can't catch that wretch, bo lus stolen all my sheep." failing to the trap "A fox miles down the vallay, to the south," returned the other. Whereupon one sarbineer kit hurriedly, and, when he was out of sight, the other was boundl and gagged, with the help of the girl, who was as strong as any man. In this condition the unfortunate solfier was left while the brigand suid his prayers, and thus he was found when his baffled companion returned.

what may roughly be valed a north-westerly junk, and that, according to his evidence, was at 41. Shell Transports are reported sold at The Governors of the Marine Society have | Where is he cried the eager carbineers,

DOCK, WHARVES & GODOWNS -Hongkong and Whampoa Ducks are quiet at 3208 wit probable sellers. Hongkong &Kowloon Wharves are steady with sales at $91. Farnhams have declined to Tls. 177; sellers.

on the light and the loud and having the light on the starboard side. Then after round- ing the point of land she proceeded in a dicetien somewhat north of north-west baving Spoy Island on the starboard side and making towards the northern bank of the Tai Me buch of the river, which leads to Cantor. The Hotho, a steamer of some 600 tons of which Burgu Augustus Paxton was the master, loft also clear that if those pavigating the stenwer regnest at $82), Chiuas have been disposed of Hongkong for Canton on 6th March. About had stopped the engines immediately the warn 5pm. she anchored off Taipo, leaving again ing "Cross bow, have got something about " was given, or had starboarded the helm as sou about 3.39 a.m. on the 7th. After pussing the

as the junk was seen, the collision might have Shok barrier she sinmd her engines to half-speed. The tide was rooping down been averted. It was stated in evidence that about two knols an hour or a little more, and the breadth of the junk was about 13 feet. The after sewing down he was going somewhere steamer was the overtaking vessel and going alont four knots an hour over the ground. though the water quite twice as fast as the Sie als passed to Tai Mei light bot on junk; prin facie, it was her duty to keep out the outside, that is to say, having the light of the way. The engines were not reversed till the pilot saw the sail and made ont it was a on her port side, and then headed in

when the junk was forty or fitty yards off. 10s. drection, to pass Sepoy Island on her way to

REFINERIES.-Chizu Sugars have been Cure. It is obrions that the courses taken Yet those navigating the steamer had had bythe junk and the steamer would bring them

the notice, Cross bow, have got somethingboked it and 18) and continue un request.

Luzons are nachanged at $124 sellers. some five minutes before reversing, ch logo her. The jak was making about ahead

BINING-Puujoms have improved to $31, I knots An hour over the ground and the and there was plenty of time, going as

eum call, with buyers. There are no other stomer was going about twice as fast, or a the steamer us against a two-knot tide, to trile more. There was very little wind; what have completely stopped her before the changes to report. there was seems to have bees north-east, Led the collision, for the "something ahead" must junk's sail was nut of mach as in accelerating clearly have been a craft of some kind. her progress, though it was faily up. There was My pantical or is of opinion that those soas conflict of evidence as to whether dawn responsible for the navigation of the stormer wers to blame as well as the junk, and I am hol began. It is clear, however, from the once put in from the Hongkong Observe therefore compelled to hold that both parties tag that the sun rose on the morning of 7thurs to blame for the collision. Mr. Sharp called Mirch, 1902, at 6.17; and after carefully con- my attention to the case of The Englishman soring the evidence I find as a fact that the (reported in Probate Division), where Sir for the coming brewery urd arrangal, and a

It was quite dark at the time. It was alleged sebooner The Engli kman raa down a French site has been secured to the oast of the town of the part of the juuk that she had a trawler which had not proper sidelights, she beneli tho Quia Hill. It may confidently bored lautern at the masthead, similar alone was liable for the damage cansed. Bat in expected that the stimulating effects of a good to the one produced in Court, and that that case it was held that there was no look-out on brow of local beer, at modeste price, will give two square lantorns hang up to light the schooner and that, therefore, the absence of the coolies who worked the treadles, although regalation aide-lights on the trawler did not a new lease of life to the waning energies of nt navigation lights, were yet so suspended contribute to the collision. The judge expressly the citizens of Macao, it ought certainly todor the open arched roof covering the coolies held that the side-lights of the Eloite (the provide a welcome addition to the wine-list of ife at of the steersman (who stood or a small trawlers would have been unseen as much as the rded deck near the sturo) as to act as stern mast.head light," because there was no look-out the garrison.

lgbts. It was also alleged that up to, and at Moreover, iu that case the trawler had a waits t time of, the collision the mast heett lantern light visible a mile distant at least; and bad a uw, however, of the eridence of Paxton (the up was seeu, In the present case the absuuce

hok-on man) and Lai Ah-tung (the

to the collision. Accordingly I hold both at the wheel, n board the steamship, parties to blame, and the result is the plaintiff Im of opinion that there was nu proper

will recover #alf the damages which bu cas masthead light slight at the time in question, prove to have been caused by the collision, the and I am farther of opinion that the lanterns account to be taken in the usual way. Each party must bear its own costs. It may be well that lighted the coolies at work were not of

to add that this action was brought before the any noterial use as navigation hghts. I hold

new Ordinance, No. 39 of 1902, with reference therefore that, as regards lights, the absence of

to collisions between junks and ships, came into ich proper lights as any reasonably careful jak-master should have exhibited materially force, so that it is not necessary in this caso to contribute to the collision. After considering discuss its provisions. the erïdence given on both sides it seems char that the steamer had her regulation I guts and fly evidence for the plaintiff was that the seamer's red, green nad white lights were clearly sea, and wre seen all tue tăm, and came Barer and nearer. In the circumstances it) ess strange that the junk peuple did not show

London, 27th January, rejected the proposal to admit Eurasian boys to the Wareptle training ship.

GERMAN DIPLOMACY IN CHINA.

London, 28th January. The Kaiser has created the German Minister at Peking a Baron.

THE SUFFOLK MUBDER.

London, 29th January. The jury having again disagreed at a secoud trial; the Sunday School teacher, Gardiner, accused of having murdered a servant girl at Peasenhall, Suffolk, has been released.

MOROCCO AND BENCH MONEY.

London, 30th January, The Sultan's word is practically the ly Morocct. Hence the belief that the loan is a diplomatic coup.

LATEST STEAMER MOVEMENTS.

The C.P.R steamer Epres of Japan arrived ut Kobe at 9 an. in the 12th last, and left again at 3 p.m. same day, the Nagasaki for

of building is in progress: moreover, the plans edisicu orcarred not later than 5,25 anil that Robert Phillimore decided that where the 458143, Humphreys Estates have been booked | pledge received in connection with the loan to Shanghai, where she is due to arive at 3 p.m.,

Among impending departures for the summer

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LANDS, HOTELS & BUILDINGS.-Hongkong Lands are weak with sellers at $1771, Kow- toon Lands re wanted at 830, and West Points at $51. Hongkong Hotels are steady with sales at Silex tan dividend of 90 cents per share for 190 paid on the 9th instant.

COTTON MILLS-Tugre are no claugas or

MISCELLANEOUS.-Groon Island Cements are business to report, still in request ut S. Electrics (old) bavo been booked at 813 and (new) at $6.85. Ropes are wanted at $1 ez the dividend of $10 per Raure for .902 paid on the 9th instant. China 'rovidents have been booked at $8.85 and Watkins $8.90. and close with sellers at 89. can be procured at $8.

MENOS.-Hougkong and Shanghai Banking

DEVELOPMENT OF THE SOUDAN.

Loudon, 30th January, Lord Cromer, in a speech delivered at Kbar-.

the coustraction of a railway to Snakim-which toum, promised to push forward with all speed

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the development of the Soudau at a cost of 2 millions. He mentioned that there was some prospect of discovering cond south of Khartouia.

Later.

The Tintes prints an ealogistic article on

to-morrow.

The NY.K. steamer Iyo Maru (American Line) left Shanghai for this port on the 12th inst,, and is expected here to-morrow,

The German steamor Sandakren loft Sandakan

on the 11th inst., p.n., and ming be expected

here on the 17th inst.

The 0.8.8. steator Promethens left Singa- pere yesterday morning, and is due Lero on ĚLé 16th inst.

IF YOU REQUIRE

may be mentioned. tbut of Dr. Lsilo, the and the other two mentioned wore alight. In dure-up show, but neither white light or face Corporation ordinary half-yearly meeting 10- Lord Cromer's speech. It says that it is highly who goes away on the 14th inst., upon a girmeler). Hu Po (the pilot), Cina Kía (the of proper lights did very materially contribute morrow, the 13th instant. Ponjon Mining Co., probablo that a railway to Snukim will he before BOTTLED ALES, BEERS AND

Colonial Secretary, farmerly Acting Governor,

months' leave. The Bishop is expected to arrive in a few weeks.

THE "ZAIRE.

It has happily transpired that the misfortman of the guabout Zuire were not nearly in serions as was supposed from the first message, and she was ultimately able to proceed from Panang to her destination in Git: her sister ship, the Dit, is at present the only gunboat in the

harbour.

CHURCH SERVICES.

S. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL.

Sexagesion Sunday, 15th February, Matias (11 am.},

The Court adjourned.

Ld., ordinary yearly meeting on the 17th inst. Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Co, Ld, long, and will go far to make the Soudau self- ordinary yearly meeting on the 33rd instant.supporting, while benefiting Egyptian trade. Hongkong Fire Lasurance Co., Ld, ordinary NEWS VIA SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. yearly meeting on the 2nd March; transfor books close on the 6th Justant. Insurance Co., Ld, ordinary yearly meeting on the 5th March; transfer Looks close on the 19th justsot.

Cuina Fire

REASSURING NEWS FROM KANSU

was seen by the junk people ut loast a m le away; POXING MATCH AT SHANGHAI| rumours reached us that were along the line of Prepared at Odessa.

We take from the N.-C. Daily News the following account of the boxing match fa Responses, Talli; Venite, Stainer: Psalms, alant-rn or a flare-up light. Possibly it may Shanghai lost Saturday night:--- Cooke, Woodward and Dupuis, Te Deum,t be the custom to do so the Canton The principal event, the twenty-round con Camidge in E (12th M.); Hymus, 983 and 290; Kyrie, Garrett in D int; Uffortery Hymu, 172. Evensong 6.5 p.m.).

BAILWAYH IN PERSIA.

London, 3th February. Mr. Griscom. late U. S. Miuiar to Teheran and now appointed to Tokyo, states that inter- national jealousies are retarding the introduction of railways into Persia. He reports that only

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the casu hare, a junk is quite insufficiently fire rounds but was a fast fight and both anxi ty is connection with the matter lay in the

ure deserting his standard. The main cause of to the present. ighted, so that it is difficult to see it

men practically fought them to a finish. suspicion, or belief, that he was in league with the dark till one is very near, common Kasa would suggest the propriety of attracting Casey looked in the better condition, though and receiving funds and encouragement from the a tontion of an overtaking steamer whose he was a little short in the wind, but the court in Peking. Without pay there was tres lights continued to be visible from the St. Clair looked a trifle on the big side. It was no danger of his troups remaining with him for junk till the collision. It is neglecting reason. exactly eloven o'clock when the mou stepped into long, and unless Imperial fuads were at his ble precautions to wait till the stemmer is close the ring, and five minutes later the contest had compound, he had no other reliable soures of in and then to merely shout out. In this case, begun in arrest. Casey bad the best of matters supplies unless he started an open rebellion Government. Wo have no Moreover, it seems the shouts were not in the first round, and St. Clair bad frequently against the leazd. It is to be regretted that the steeraman to save bimself by clinching. On one occasion confidence is the Powers ia Peking; indeed, df the junk was drowned, so that his evidence be threw his opponent, which drew forth shouts there are causes of distrust and fear that the 14 not available. I pass now to the accion of the of disapproval from the andiena. In the Court is lotting something, but the chances of teamer. In the defendant's preliminary act it second round, matters were very equal, both men their being able to bring about another caries of arests such as those of 1900 are few indeed. stated that the junk was first seen from the putting in good work. In round three, Et. oilo when it was about 200 feet away, on Clair had the batter of the exchanges and he In the bundle of rumours above referred to was The port tow. It appears that after passing got home some telling blows but asey's goed one to the effect that Russia was backing Taug may be viewed Shek barrier, Paxton, the condition stood him in good atrad and he never and Prince Taan, which The Mission launch Dayspring will visit the master. left the bridge,, which was about wavered. Later in the road he found a soft differently by different persons. Bussis is not ships betweod 9.15 and 10.30 a.m. and between or 25 feet from the bow, leaving the chief spot in St. Clair, and the latter weul down just above using any tool that comes to baad 4.15 aud & piu. (Kowloon Police Pier et 10.30 fficer, Dancan Bowie, there in charge, with the before the end of the three minutes, the gong and 6) to bring friends ashore to the services; | ilot Ho We, who had koown the river for over saving him. In the fourth round, St Clair. Until comparatively few years ago, Fez, the

London, 7th February, returving afterwards. The Answering Pony years. Lai Ah-tang was at the wheel and displayed the better science, but Casey's blows col of Morocco, and practically a monopoly

In speaking on the Navy Estimates in the ant" is the call dag. All the sittings are free tau Kiu was look-out mss. All three were had more effect and St. Clair was again on the in the manufacture of the Turkish national.

French Chamber, M. Pelletan. Minister of and avappropriate. Strangers welcome.

the bridge from which the vessel is steered, ground when the gong sounded. In the fiftli head-ress numed, after it-the Iezas it

Marine, said that France bas admirable busEY and all, except the chief officer who died, I 2nd last round, both meer were much exhausted, was supposed that the peculiar dull crimson

in the Mediterranean and the Atlantic, but think, last November-were called a witnesses, and little guarding was done Casey received colour of the tasselled skuti.cap could only be 6, Arsenal Street, Top Floor, off Queen's Road evidence of the pilot is very material. In the most punishment, but he did not seem to obtained by using the lye made from a certain nothing has been done to fortify them. If DAILY PRESS OFFICE LOCAL BOOK- zxamination-in-chief in Court he said-"We heed it. At last St. Clair went down exhausted, berry largely grown in the neighbourhood of France were surprised by a doclaration of war Meetings are held as follows-Sunday-passed the Tai Mai light and after going aand though he rose pluckily before the ten the city, which is also musu used in the dyeing to-morrow, she would find herself without a Aets 2, 42, 11 a.m.; Gospel Address, û p.m. little way I saw a shadow on the port bow. It seconds had expired, he was put out for good a of morocco leather. Now, however, Franco and naval basis. France had navor busę taiý Taraday-Solliers and Sailors' Bible Class was reported by the look-out man who said in few seconds later. Frevious to the contest, Turkey, and to a certain extent Austris, enthusiastio over colonial expansion, but ta-day Thuratay-General Bible Class, Ĝ p.m. Chinese. There is a shadow in front; look Billy Bellew put out a challenge to meet any actively compete with Fez for what is still a her honour is at stake, and she must defend her Boards.

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