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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26cæ 1903

́f withdrawal of the intruder, execpt niter der feat in war, may be disiniased, The Chinese Foreign Office derived little comfort in its

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espect in turning Russia out of Manchuria, One Minister at Peking practically told them that as they bad sold Manchuria to Rus. siu thay could not expect to be nided to get it buck by force. There is little wonder that the stories of the forthcoming abandonment

A severa shock of earthquake was folt at Pangoon at 7 o'clock on the morning of the 17th inet. Fasting two sarends and duing some damage to buildings. Its direction was north to south.

REUTER'S SERVICE.

THE FRENCH NAVAL BUDGET.

LONDON, 3rd November. The Frónob Naval Budget for 1904 requires the sum of 212,500,000 francs. The report of the Budget, comparing the strength of France with Great Britalu, says that whereas the pro-

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The annual meeting of the Hongkong Nursing

The Noril deutscher Lloyd an. König Albert | Institution was held at the City Hull yesterday. urrived yesterday morning with Prince Adalbert | Dr. F. O.. Stedman prosided, and there were Kowloon between wipe and ten o'clock. Both C. A. Tomes, Mrs. C. W. Dickson, Mrs, of Germany on board. She went alongside at also present-Lady Goodman, Mrs. Siebs, Mrs.

the König Albert and the Hamburg, the home. H. W. Slade, Mrs. Turser. Mrs. M. W. Blade, ward-bound German Mail, wers gaily decked Mrs. Stedman, Mrs. Atkinson, Mrs. Bateyou with banting in honour of HF.H. The bande Wright, Mrs. Staphon, Mrs. A. H. Bake, Mrs.

The minutes of the last meeting were. confirmed.

of Peking should have been revived.. Ac-giaten wue mfusing to permit Colombia 10 sono portion of the naval forces in 1898 was France of both steamers were playing the national au- Lyons. Dr. Jordan, and Mr. Fraser.

The Landen correspondent of the Pioneer telegraphed on the 11th inst, that the United troops to the Isthmus of Panims, it was ro- ported that Colombia enatempated teeking German anzerainty,

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to Great Britain. 3, the proportion now is France 2, Great Britain 4, and he believes that in 1907 Great Britain -will possess double the wamber of fast cruisers,

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The danger of "prophesying before you know" Peace") is seriously being propared for, is exemplified by the New York Herald on the 31st and that the sovereignty of China will, after ult. forecasting the re-election of Mayor Low, THE SWEDISH ANTARC more than a thousand years' interval, once | by a margin of 13,143. ofer Mr. George B. more repose in the capital of the TaNG McClellan. Mr. MeClollan is now Mayor of dynasty. The question, which is perhaps New York, as we annonaced on the eth $20.00 tot considered in Peking, is whether the present dynasty would survive such an abject confession of failure.

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The official report of Colonel Brune on sleep ing sickuose shows it is due to a species of tetes by which attacks human beings, and is coutinal fo, well-defined areas. This appears to remove the apprehension that the disease is spreading throughout Africa and thence to the East.

The other aspect of the Northern crisis 27.00nt present is where the relations between Japan and Raisin only are concerned. Of course, no peace settlement of the Man- churia question can be expected as long as 35.00 Japan and Russia are without a definito

Colgne Spratt Bowsing, R.E., writes to understanding with regard to North China the Bradicting the statement that and Corea'alike. Nearly a fortnight ago exposed luation, and adds:-"I can assure the Bregation at Peking is in an the Japan Mail wrote that we must be you that reither ir providing for the defence getting very near the psychological moment of the Legation unc for the accommodation of in the negotiations between Russia and the troops was the expenditure hampered by a Japan." The Yokohama journal points out parsimonious or cherreparing policy. The that difficulties seem to have arisen after military had a free hand to do whatever they the transfer of negotiations from S. Peters-coonidered accessary for the protection of the burg to the Far East-a result, it adds, ensy to comprehend, Risico

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Our Port Arthur correspondent, in his letter which we published yesterday, annoinced that things have quieted down

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EXPEDITION.

LONDON, 23rd November. The members of the Swedish Antarctic expedition under Dr. O. Nordenskjold, which exiled in the autumn of 1901, havo been rescued in Houts Phillipeland by the Argentine war vassel Uruguay, which was sent in search of them; their ship was crushed by the ico on the 12th February.

THE SOMALILAND EXPEDITION.

LONDON, 23rd November. No forward moremont is expected in Somali. and before the 12th Decembor.

THE PHILIPPINE INSURRECTION.

LONDON, 23rd November. The Americans have routed 2,000 Moros on the island of Jolo, killing 300 of them.

HOCKEY.

HE, HOCKEY C. V. H.M.S. “AMPHITRITE,“ This watch was played at Happy Valley Festerday afternoon, Teams :-

H.K. Hookey Club:---T, C. Gray (Captain), goal; E. C. Barnes, H. Smith, ACN bouks: P. K. Kayyott, C. A. Parker, H. B. de Ventle, halves; . J. Barnes, C. P. Clater, G. B. Macdonald, N., W. W. G. Ross, P. P. J. Wodehouse, forwards.

Legation and the comfort of the Irtops, having due regard to reasonable conmy where ponsible. The military authorit es did not, and could not, protect the buildings" from theft," Colonel Bowring way in sommard of British the Royal Enginees with the contingent if North China,

Animadverting upon the antenncement that negotiators on the the visit to Nagasuki of a man of war has been distant Scene might shrink. The consternanded on account of cholera ther | Maid continues "Be that as it may, the Nagarki Press of the 18th inst, "after

H.M.S. Amphitrite :-Farmer, goal; Kellett, "it does not appear that when Japan for sta ing that it must not be understood se

mulated her proposals under the new con-

bolding a brief for the wily grogshops, suye: Rice, backs; Roe, Swigg. Worsley, halves; As to cholera, what has happened? The disease Bashford, de Paris, Preston, Irwin. Gabbott, "ditions they were considered altogether broke our on October 2, in districts very forwards.

mceptable, and some modification would rarely visited by foreigners. The local sanitary The teams were evenly matched and play sent to have then, he made. It is for anthorities displayed remarkabla skill and was fast. Preston opened the scoring, Irwin Russia's answer to that modification, ap

retal iù dealing with the outbreak-made the second geal. As half-time the game parently, that dupan is now waiting.

thuongh, really, to say this is bus to ditto-mark stood:-Amphitrite 2. Clah .

In the second balf Preston again scored for "Even supposing the answer to be any previous statements---aud, tho_dauger off

infection beyond these limits was reduced to a the Amphitrite. Chater and Wodehouse made “generally favourable, there may be, and

minimum. The weather at the time was not s goal a-piece fur ths Club. The result was: *probably will be, some further delay mach as to favour the work, and in the infected Amphitrite 3 Club 2.

Nevertheless the final issue cannot be area the disease advanced to a point (serious *much longer delayed. Japan appears to enough) from which it has steadily declined "be fully prepared for any eventuality, and until to-day we hear of an isolated case at We make bold "that she will stand to her guos rather intervals of forty-eight hours. "than accept noy humiliating settlement to say that for the past work the danger of visiting Nagarski has been no greater than may be taken for granted." If this ro-

that of visiting Kobs or Yokobania. presents currently the attitude of official Japan, (and the Mail is credited with know. ing that better than any other con-Japanese paper) then it is obvious that, for hopes of at soon approaching pencefal issue to he justified, Russia must be absolutely honests as well as reasonable in tone, in bor answer to the Island Empire:

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CRICKET IN AUSTRALIA,

Ceylon papers bring particulars of the doings of the Eaglish cricketers in Australia. Adelaide, on the 7th inst., Wurnor's men went in firat aguiust South Australia aud pat- together 247 for 3 wickets (Hayward, 126 not. out). Resuming on Monday, the 9th, the score

A thanksgiving dinner will take place at the Kowloon Hotel this evening. By kind permis taken to 183 for 8 wickets, when the sion of Major Radcliff and officers, the band of aniogs was closed. Hayward made a sound and the 93rl Bars Infantry will play the following stylish 157, South Australia mada 93 for 3 programine during diun-r-

wickels on Morday and next day concluded March...The Stars and Stripes for Ivor" Sousa their innings for 172 Following on they Two-step "Mamblin' Mo89..... Thurbour reached 191 for 2 wickets only, and increasing Selection The Balle of New York". Kerke this to 3:3 for 7 next day drew the match. Burn Dance The Boston lille" Godfrey Selection Reminiscences of the Plantation '

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Americni National Anthem.

The CHAIRMAN sail-Ladies and gentlemen, the report of our last year's work is before

them of Germany when the König Albert rande fast to the wharf. As the Prince's arrival was privata a guard of hopour was not soat to meet him. Warships in harbour did not dress ship for the same reason; to salutes you, so that there is no need for me to read it. I am sorry to my that it is not quits so were fired, A large number of persons

You will see that

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met the steamer. Preminent amongst them favourable as that which we were able to pat was Captain M. R. Hurly, A.D,C. to HE. before you last year. F. H. "May. Officer Administering the although we need our subscriptions for current Government. There were also the German expenses wa aro only $140 to the good. Consul and the Agent for the Nordiautseher For this there are three chief

First, our nurses have 10t been quite Lloyd Co. Captain M. R. Hurly sleamed over from Hongkong Island in the Government such engaged as last year, and there. launch Victoria. He invitol the Prince to fore their earnings have been rather less. tako tifin at Government House. H.R.H.I think there were about twenty days at accepted the invitation, subsequently leaving least, and as they earn about $5 a day that Kowloon in the German Consol's launch makes us about $100 short on the year's

working. He was rccompanied by Captain Baron

There was a great demand for nurses and in fact there have beup times when Schimmelmun,, his A.D.C. On arriving at this side of the harbour, the Prince was come

wa. could hava staployed three, perbapa four veyed in the German Consul's chair to

aarses; but, on the other hand, in a small com. Government House. He was received by H.E. wunity like this, there were times when 'both. and Mrs. May. Government Hease had been the nurses woro idle. They have their salaries decorated by Mr. Tulcher of the Botanical and just the same and are a heavier expense to as then, because we have to pay for their bourd Afforestation Department. Beautiful sprey

when they are not at someone's house. There palms from the Botanionl Gardous made an effective display of greenery and pretty forma fore, the earnings of the sustituts aro less. surrounted them. Gorgeous red poinsettiss in Socond, the nurses are receiving some increase full bloem were prominent among the flowers, in salary each year they remia:n with us, and In addition to H E. and Mrs. May Prince Adul thirdly, owing to the lowness in exchange, it bert, Captain Hurly, and Captain Baron Solim-bas coat us considerably more to pay their milwan, at tila wore Sir William Mefgh and salaries, seeing that they are paid in sterling. Lady Goodman, Commodore and Mrs. Robionen Next year the agreements of the two nurses we Mr. Ms, and Miles Siobs, Sir Paul Chator, bave at prosent terminate, and they have both Mr. and Mrs Goetz, Colonel Brown, Captain decided to return to England, so that we have Wyndham, Captain Iintenant Paschen, to face the cost of paying half their passages ILG.M.S.. Dr. Gumprecht, Mr. Michelau, homs and also the cost of two outward passages Mr. Figge, Mr. Bromuer, and Mr. Johnston for two nurses to replace them, and to do this (private s-ocetary to HE.). The party took we shall love to draw, at any rate temporarily their senta st 1 p.m. No speachra were made on our guarantee fund. We had hoped that wo excepting that H.E. tousted King Edward and should have been able to reserve our annual the German Emperor. About half an hour subscriptions for this purpose, but as you have after lunch the Prince took his leave as he seen this last year we have only a surplus of a look at 8140. Our agreemont, with these two nurses said he would like to have the shops. The Künig Albert leapes for Shang-was that, if they stayed five years, they should hai this morning. The Admiral of the German have their who.e passage money home, and if China Squadron is on board of her. He did they remained only three years we were only not however, visit Government Hones. Prince liable to pay half the püsige muruy Adalbert, son of Kaiser Wilhelm of Germany, is feel very strongly that the subscription should on his way to Shanghai to join the Hertha on not be increased, oygame it is not right to ca which he is to serve two years on the Chiua pect a comparatively few subscribers to keep the Station. He is the second son of the Kaiser. Institution going for the benefit of the Colony, He is 19 years of age and extremely penthfal as but we do think that many more persons ought well as good fooking iu apparuce. Ou enquiry to be willing to anhscribe toi, since it is for the oor representative was informed that the König good of all, and any one may at any time be Albert had a fine passage out and that the taken ill and require the services of a trained Prince thoroughly enjoyed the journey.

V.R.C. REGATTA.

The Hou, Sec., Royal Hongkong Yacht Club, sends us the following programme of sailing races in the forthcoming Regatta-

1. For fin or bulb-keeled yachts, including all yachts class-uns first, second, and one-design in the cab races of the Royal Hongkong Yacht Club. Prize, a Cop. Entrance fas $4 Handicap. 16th December.

We

rurse. Last year there were only 40 subcribers, and I am sure you will agree with me that there zust be many auro persons who should be interested in trying to keep this Institution in a solvent condition. We shull, however, have

so

considerable increas of income during this current your from our invested capital. You

will have seen that the Government have mato

us grunt of $12,000. During this last year we have only had interest ou this for about six months; an future, of course, we shall have the whole year's interest, Further, till now we wor only able to get 4% on this ocey becausH

On the 13th lust, the match against Victoria 2. For yachts not exceeding 21 linear ratingo suitable investment offered; or howeve

The Paría papers last week nasounced Cake Walk... Jolly Negroes. Berger and on a good wicket. Vietoria won the toss | ColonelMarchand's ruigustion; but the French Minister of War denies any knowledge of the

DOWS.

? Salud Golf is flourishing at Batavia among the British coumanity. On the 7th inst, the A hole and 18.boje records of the liuks were

at the Russian port and that a peaceful boston by Mr. J. C. Ferrier with a este of 39

issue of the Manchurian question may naw be expected. This is very satisfactory to hear and to set against other statements, such as that war, tough not immediate, can only be postponed until spring. What

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A parallel casa to the notorious Humbert caso has been discovered in Rome, where the Con-

foren Bico Uheldelli has been arrested on charges

MENU.

1 Oysters Select

3 Chicken Mayonnaise * RaEshes 5 Russian Caviarre a: Ponst. HOME D'ŒUVRES. con Olives

7 Tomintoes 9 Celery

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& Sliced Cucumber

10 Chicken Consume with Quinelles.

FISH

11 Baked Red Maapperut Gmtin 12. Crean Potatoes.

ENTLEUS.

15 Macarom à l'Italienne

14 Filler of Pheasant aux champignons

of extensive frauds, umong her victims being 15 Small Steal: Alushmoms

the late Pope Leo XIIJ.

Tan inquest eu the body of Miss Hickman,

woman doctor who was missing for ten weaks in Londen, concluded on the 12th lost. Pho jury brought in a verdict of suicide whilst issue.

is Russia's idea of the lines on which the sofflement will be effected may be seen in our correspondent's letter. It is that Japanese operations in Core will be interfered with as little as possible and that the demands of foreign trade in Manchuria will be satisfied as much as possible. This is Russia's ideas

At the Theatre Royal to-night Madama Kour we say, that is of moderate Russia, the and Professor Grossi will give a performance, country of the Tsar who is so passionate an their specialty being hypnotism and conjuring. adherent of peace, in Mr. BALFOUL's words. They draw big houses in Manila and established That there are countless other Russians whether a high reputation for cleverness and

versatility. are not at all passionate advocates of pence

RELIVES.

16 Frog Curry.

17 Baked York Hain an Champagne Sause

18. Asparagus ca

ca Mayonnaise.

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19 Kobe Beef and Horseradish

20 Turkey and Canberry Sauce. TEGETABLES

21 Stewed Tomatoes

42 Green Peaa

23 Mushed Artichokes 24 Boñod Potatoes

25 Futators mu Gratin.

PASTET.

26 Baked Custard

28 Mince Pio

20 Hane Mange 32 Cakes Assorted

27 Pump in Pia 29. Brandy Jolly

31 Pound Cake 33. Meringao Cakes. 34 Vanilla Ice Cream 35 Chepse ai Crackers 56 Asserted Fruit 37 Café Noir,

CHATRE'S INDIAN CIRCUS,

Last evening the opening performance of Chatre's new Indian circus was given in the tent on Praya Central, opposite the Central Market. The quality of Chatre's circus is well known throughout the East. Besides the menagerie of trained animals, including lions tigers, elephants, and leopards, there was a capi

must be admitted. The Far Eastern rèpre- We are requested to draw the attention of sentatives of these less mild people are ver, members of the Hongkong Jockey Club to, anxious to impress on Japan that her the annoucement made in our advertisement position in Corea is dependent on the good-columns of a meeting of subscribers to the will of Russia, which is hardly a position Subsoription Ozil List, called for this that, a nation like Japan can tolerate afternoon at the Hongkong Hotel, However, we re willing to believe The N.-C. Daily News announces, with doop that a large section, at least, of the grot, that a private telegram was received responsible Russian authorities up North in Shanghai on the 20th inet, slating that

Mr. John Jürgens, the well-known and very tal equestrian entertainment which the bouse sincerely wishes to settle matters amica popular Chief Instructor of Artillery at the appreciated and heartily applauded Among bly, if this can be done without Russia Kiangyin Forts, had committed suicide, No the best items on the programme were the tricks having to withdraw too much. They are reason can be surmised for the not, as Mr done by the trained Indian ponies, really wen ready, it seems, to give foreign traders a Jürgens was in Shangimi last week, and was derful anituals. The acrobatic and gymnastic certain amount of rights, though not all in his usual good health and spirits, being on feats performed by several members of the they ask for.

But they will not evacuate his way to Soochow to see his wife and a baby troups were remarkably clever, as also were the Manchuria, being on this point at one with just born, whom he had never seen. Mr. contortionist, nuts, On the whole the per- the war party. As the effort to make Bus-Jürgens was a very good instructor and a very formance was well calculated to keep the good sterling man, says the Daily News, and was name which Mr. Chutro has won for himed! si keep her promise seems now confined to greatly liked and respected by the Chinese throughout the East as a direns manager. inefective China, any expectations of the whom ho served so faithfully.

Chatre's Circus is a show worth seeing.

Cup.

was commenced at Melbourne, ia fine weather measured according to Y.R.A. rules. Prize, a

16th December. Entranco feo, 4, 3. For open boals, any rig (Chinese-owned

$2. Handicap. 16th December,

4. Fer fin or bulb-keeled yachts, including all yachts classed as first, second, and bus-design in the cub races of the Royal Hongkong Yacht Clab. Prizes, cups for first and second boats. Entramos fes, 34. Bandicap. 17th December,

it has been invested in 6% Hongkong Hotel debentures, so that altogether we shall have on increased income of nearty, 3480. Sull thi

Leed for passage money, and I think we each should endeavour to bring in somo additional subscribers. With those remarks, I will move the adoption of the report and accounts, but before doing so I shull be pleased to answer

and went in s but, to the bowling of Hirst and Reit, who later on gave way to Rhodes, and bosta excluded. Keels allowed. Entrance for will not be enagh to cover the amount we Fielder. The English howling was good, and the Australians were all got rid of for the small Lotal of 162. Hirst took 2 wickets at 16 runs each, while Rhodos captured 5,st a little over 5 raus each. Fielder and Relf bad 2 wickets for 23 and 1 for 39 ruas, respectively. On the Englishmen going in to bat, Warner and Hayward opened the innings. At the time of wiring the score was 10 runs for no wickets, cach player baving scored 5 runs,

FOOTBALL..

H.K.F.C. "A" TEAM V. R.G.A. RESERVEA.

5. For open boxta muy rig (Chinese-owned boats excluded). Keels allowed. Entrance fee,

Handicap. 17th December.

$

Entries close on the 31st November. Entry forms may be obtained from the Hon. Sec.. R.H.K.Y.C.

any questions which any subscribers may wish

to ask.

There were no questions

The CHAIRMAN moved the adoption of the report and accounts,

Mrs. SLADE srovaded, and the motion wa agreed to.

The CHAIRMAN said that the next business bofore them was the subscriptions for the on-

This match was played at Happy Valley MARQUIS ITO AND THE REFORM saing your. He had already stated that, in his yesterday. Torg -

B.K.F.C.-J. H. Seth, gol; H. C. Austin,

A. O Brawn, bucks; R. C. Craig, H. Q. Groy, L. Ross, halves; H. Campbell, 8. 1. More, S. Cooper, C. Kampbreys, J. Darby, forwards.

R.G.A-Spinly. goal; Doyle, Hughes, backs Muoney, Stone, Sheaham, halves; Lieut. Pud- cey, Fisher, Sewall, Robertson, Thom, forwa: da. From the commencement the Garrison took charge of the fold. They harassed the Club, who made a very poor defence, and simply bombarded the goal Austin made a fair show at back. At half-time the score was --R.G.A. 3 H.K.F.C. 0:

In the second half Doylo accidentally kused the ball into his own goal. Fisher and Bowell made goals in succession for the B.G.A. Cooper. binally, scored for the Club. Besult:---

R.G.A. 5 H.K.F.C, 2.

SOCIETY.

opinion, they ought not to ask for a larger subscription than 810 as they ought to be able to get very many more subscribers for the Institution. He proposed that it be $10, th same as last year.

Mr. FRASER seconded, and tho motion was agrood to.

The Tut-ro Doshi-kai, that society which was formed for the urging, of a strong foreign policy, hue been behaving very foolishly of late says the Naguaali Press of the 12th inst Recently their Council sent a deputation to the

The 'CHAILMAN-Thoro ouly remain one Grand Old Man of Japan, Marquis Ito, who, thing for us to do now, and that is to slect a however, declined to meet them. Finally they Committee for the ensuing year. Members of handed in two documents, in one of which they the Committes must be aubsoribors, of course accused the Marquis of abusing the Emperor's at our subscriptions for last year have all fasoar for the purpose of controlling the lapsed and, therefore, I think you way elect government. They succeeded, as a centem-ulmcat any lady in the Colony The Committe. porary points out, is insulting the Emperor has to consist of two doctors, in practice in the by suggesting that his Majesty allows his favour Colony, and five ladies. to be abused; insulting Margnis Ito by declar ing that he abused that favour; and insulted the Cabinet by implying that it remained in of without liberty to obey its convictions as to the requirements of the Empire's interest

This afternoon the Happy Valley the dongkong Football Club will play a Naval

Yesterday's nows was in the form of a Tokyo team under Rugby.rules. Kick-off at four telegram which stated that the Council of the fifteen. The Club will play in stripes. The Tairo-ra Dushi-kai had been specially sum mened following will play for the Club -

to an interview. with the Promier, Coun Lieut, G. B. Maodonald, full kack; Lient. J. Kateurs, who gave them strong advise në to H. W. Becke, T. E. Pearce, O. J. Barnes, W. being more circumspect in their future getiona B. Robertson, three-quarters; Lieut. P. H. The most important part of the message was to Campbell, A. G. M. Fletcher, halves; H. F. the effect that Count Katsura plainly stated Chard, H. C. Sandford, Lieut. M. R. Strover, that the diplomatio negotiations at present W. A. Crake, P. H. Crofton, K. A. Bolanders, go ng on would soon be concluded and in a Lieut, E. Rogers, and A. N. Other, forwards. fashion which would bring no disgrace to Japan.

The new committes olected for the ensning year was as follows: Lady Goodman, Mrs. Siebs, Mrs. Tones, Mrs. H. W. Slade, Mrs. C. W. Dickson, Dr. Stedman and Dr. Jordan,

This was all the business

WEATHER REPORT.

The Hongkong Observatory yesterday issued its report in which it was said the barometer bes tullen over Japan, and is inclined to rise again over China.

The anticyclone is still central over Chins, and gradients are moderate with strong mon- soon in the Formous Channel, and N. part of the China Sea.

Forecast-fresh NE. Winds'; fios.