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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS. THURSDAY FEBRUARY 4г¤, 1904

be told that railways cannot be built in a night, or that natural obstructions such as | hills and rivers can be tunnelled or bridged ju a few months. There are, however, such | things as reasonable progress and long drawn out delay. What we want to see is proper expedition, the best progress that good and energetic engineers and sufficient capital ure i capable of making. Anything short of this will be less than the Colony expects, and it will be entitled to grumble at any avoidable delay.

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our

ancient TELEGRAMS.

"we shall not go back on

policy; but we do want that competition It secure to us that "to be on even terms." Hongkong's contention is eminently reason- able, and certainly not deserving of the steers even of the most ardent of Free- traders.

In Hongkong, however short- sighted we might be, we are forced to kee how British trade and shipping suffer from the bounties and tariffs of other nations` The glamour of Fres Trade, as pictured by the old school of politicians, has long ecased to charm our eyes. We do not want to

build walls up" round-the-Island-to-use. the absurd catek-phrase --but we do want be able to compete with outsiders on fair

THE Kobe Chronicle comments on the recent" despatch by the Hongkong branch of the China Association of a telegram to Mr. CHAMBERLAIN with regard to his fiscal campaign. That telegram, it may be re-. membered, ran as follows-Large major. "ity of members Hongkong Branch China "Association warmly support your local ** aims. Consider reciprocal treaties ab. solutely necessary, failing which recom. Now the BLEND mend adoption retaliation."

Editor of our Kobe comtemporary is a strong Free-trader, so that it could not be expected that he would approve of our China Association branch's attitude. With the manner in which he criticises it, how. ever, we may be permitted to find fault. Speaking of the telegram above, he writes :-- This is remarkable indeed, seeing that it is generally admitted that Hongkong's Pronounced by Connoisseurs to be the position as one of the most important BEST BLEND in the FAE EAST.

ports in the world is due to the fact that "it is a free port. But perhaps the mem- bers of the China Association do not expect that any change will be made in the case The following are also recommended, and of Hongkong, and therefore can contem. are of fine quality:-

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Old Malt ScorCH WHISKIES 16.00

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"DAILY PRESS" SERVICE,

[FEOM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) THE NORTHERN CRI-18.

F

BALL AT GOVERNMENT HOUSE.

THE NORTHERN CRISIS. In spite of this absence of any fresh news in the early part of yesterday, the war, whether

Last ght Government House was the soen, impending or not, was the main topic of con-of a Ball given by H.E. Mr. May, C.M.. versation in the Colony yesterday. Foot wes the Officer Administering the Colony, and Mrs. added to the flames by the fact that thres local May. At 9.30 p.m. the host and hostess began residents engaged in journalistic work were to receive their visitors, and from that time on- stated either to have left or to be leaving at once ward a steady astream continued to arrivo. for the North in the capacity of war correspon- Dancing commenced at 9.45 o'clock, there being dents. As a matter of fact, one did actually ons Extra before the regular programms. Tha Singapore, 3rd February, 2.20 p.m. leave on the 2.s. Empire-Mr. W. H. Donald, latter was as follow

sub-editor, China Mail. It may be remarked THE JAPANESE CRUISERS-KOBE'S that, if there is to be war, correspondents cannot expect the facilities of previous campaigns in TRIBUTE TO BRITISH OFFICERS.

China. The Russians are not allowing any The two new Japanese cruisers Nisshin foreign correspondente to attend their forces and Kasuga sail for Japan to-day, and are military or naval, and it on hardly be antici turins. In fact, we want to be protected expected to reach Yokohama on the 23rdpated that Japan will welcome the crowd of And that is why the local branch of the inst. The British officers on board have China Association and the British co-received a cable from the Mayor and citizens munity of Hongkong in general havo

of Kobe, extending # hearty welcome to declared in favour of Mr. CHAMBERLAIN'S policy.

to

The P. & T. Times of the 23rd ult, roports ice 13 1/10 ia, thick at Toogku,

The U.S. feet, undar Admiral Evans, who romains on the Pacific station, is expuoted at Cheloo for evolutions unusually early this year.

Viceroy Yuan Shi-kai has consented at last to send a detachment of a hundred soldiers to

tion there.

them.

REUTER'S SERVICE.

JAPAN AND RUSSIA.

LONDON, 1st February.

It is reported that in the event of a Russo- Seoul to serve as a guard for the Chinese Lega-Japanese war, the command of the Russian land forces will be satrasted to General Kuropatkîn.

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The Hon. J. B. Stewart Lockhart, Commis sinner of Wohaiwei, accompanied by Mrs. Lockhart, arrived in Shanghai on the 29th alt. by the C. N. 8.5. Shengking.

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A Bill has been passed in Manlia making the rate of archange 1 peso and 10 centavos for 1 Conant dollar, or 2 pesas 20 centavas for 1 U.,

LATE

A Japanese official in London, who is acquain- ted with all the details of the negotiations, in an interview with Renter's representative, said that Japan was determined to insist on & binding written assurance in reference to Chinese

to sodifications on other points; but without this, no matter what other concessions were

writers anxious to watch, and describe hor movements,

It is now stated that the transport Dilwara will not borself return to Hongkong, but will continue homeward with the women, children, and invalids. The troops and officers on board, however, will come back to Hongkong at ons It is expected that our garrisons in the North will be strengthened immediately in event of war breaking out; hence it is necessary to have a surplus in Hongkong to avoid a large depletion of the local garrison.

1. Valss,

2. Valse.

3. Lancere,

4. Polka.

5. Two-Stop. -6. Valse

8. Valso. 9. Volso.

10. Two-Step.

il. Lansera

12. Valeo. ----13-Valse-

7. Caledonions 14. Galop.

The Band was that of H.M.B, Glory.

The foral decorations, very beautiful indeed, were supervised by Mr. Totcher, of the Botanical and Afforestation Department, and the busting and lantern decorations were supervised by Mr. Tooker, of the P.W.D., assisted by Mr. Master, of the P.WD. In each instance the work was done by bluejackels Both front and back of Government House showed a profusion of Japanese lanterns in the grounds; internally, a batfer effect could not have possibly been attained. There were no seats in the ball room, every inch of space In view of the continued delay in the despatch being required for the large attendance; the of the Russian Note and the consequently greatest comfort, however, was protracted uncertainty, we see that the Kobe the bunting-enclosed verandah, Card-rooms Chronicle of the 27th ult. wrote:--Considerable were all that could be desired, and in the indignation seems to be growing in the country suppor-room tables were tastefully decorated with regard to the delay which the Government with roses and ferns. The staircase leading showa in taking a decided step one way or the from the ball-room to the latter mortioned other. In the opinion of many Japanese basi- places was particularly attractive. nes men the present deadlock has lasted too long, and is doing most serions harm to commercial and financial interesta as well as to Japan's prestigo.

Available on

Thore invited were the captains and officers of every warship in harbour, both British and otherwise, the colonels and officera of every corps at Hongkong, and the following residents-Hon. Dr. and Mrs Atkinson, Mrs. J. M. and Miss Armstrong, Mr. H. Armstrong, Mr. Hugh Arthur, Mr. and Mrs. Miss Arnold,

phate with serenity tho imposition of food dollar. Thia Bill was to take offeat from the sovereignty in Manoburia. Japan might agree the Tear in 8. Petersburg, will take place for Jas. D. Auld, Mra. and

taxes in England. At any rate, after this "declaration of opinion, that particular "branch of the China Association can no

29th ult.

The Yorkshire, Canton Fire, and Hongkong Firo Insurance companies on the 20th ult:

An Ostasiatische Lloyd' telegram from Ber tin says:-It has only been notified to-day (the 28th ult.) that the conference, presided over by the purpose of drafting the reply to be given to Japan. All reports in regard to this answer are therofore apocryphal. The disposition of

of a peaceful nature. Russia prefers, in all circumstances, a peaceful understanding with Japan rather than any other policy in the Far

Miss Austen, Mr William Armstrong, Capt. and Mrs, Burke, Sie H., Lady, and the Misses Berkeley, Col. L. F. Browa, Mr. C. L. Bland, Dr. B. B. J. Barnett, Capt. aud Mrs. Boyd,

"longer protest, as we believe it did not so deposited 100,000 yen each with the Japanese made, she would break off negotiations and peace both the Tsar sad Count Lamsdorff is entirely Mr. A. Bodad, Livut.-Col. and Mrs. Birdwood;7

"very long ago, against the imposition of "additional duties by Chion under the new! "Commercial Treaty. What is sauce for

What can "the goose, &c."

our Kobe eritic say when he reads that a five days' A. S. WATSON & CO. ] plebiscite of the Colony of Hongkong by 392

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votes to 20 approved of Mr. CHAMBREĻAIN'S policy, and that on the 18th January a telegram was sent to the late Colonial Secretary announcing this expression of (31opivion by the merchants, bankers, abipping representatives, and others in this Colony, all British subjects? Surely nothing more than he said in the passage which we have just The writer quoted from the Chronicle. suggests that Hongkong, in the expectativa of remaining a free port, is serenely ready to see food-taxes imposed in Eugland. He aya the members of the China Association,

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communications that have

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Another new steamer will soon be put on the Hongkong-Canton run to deal with the increased passenger and cargo traffic on the Pearl River. The now vessel is called the Kang Teng, and was launched on Tuesday night from Giessen. W. 8. Bailey and Co's yard at Kowloon Bay. She is a sister ship to the Kwang Chow, which was also built by Messrs. Bailey. No invitations were issued to the public, but a party of friends of the there to owners and the shipbuilders were witness the ceremony.. The Kwang Tang was launched complete with machinery sad boilers in place, and will run her official trials Her owners are the within the next week. Yuen On Steamship Co., of which Mr. Chan Bi-ki is the managing director,

was impossible.

THE SITUATION IN MACEDONIA..

LONDON, 1st February.

The Macedonian situation appears to t entering on a more acute phase, and it is reported that the relations between Hilmi Pasha and the Assessors are the reverse of

cordial.

ANGLO-ITALIAN RELATIONS,

East.

SUPREME COURT.

Wednesday, 3rd February.

IN PROBATE JURISDICTION.

BEFORE HIS HONOUR SIR WILLIAM M.:

GOODMAR (CHIEF JUSTICE).

A FORGED WILL

Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Brewin, Mr. D. E. Brown, Mr. J. Dyer Bail, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Bryan, Mr. C. E. H. Beavis, Mr. R. J. Birbesk, Dr.- sud Mrs. Bell, Miss Barker, Mr. and Mrs. Bowdler, Mr. J. W. C. Bonnar, Mr. J. A. R. Brazier, Hajor and Mrs. Bunny, Mrs. W Bateman, Miss W. Bateman, Mr., Mrs., and Miss Marray Bain, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Browne, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Book, Mr. Alfred Bryor, Gen. and Mrs. Bragg, Mr. and Miss Bird, Mr. J. H. W. Becks, Mr. F. B. Bowlegs Mr. J. F. Boulton, Rev. W. and Mrs, Bridie, a Mr. Hart Back, Mra. Wesley Brown, Mr. A Babington, Mr. G. Blood, Mr.N.S. Brown, Major La Ho Kam, alide Ho Nai Kam, against He and Mrs. Benson, Majarand Mrs. Bryan, Miss W. Nai Cheong, plaintiff. prayed to have the letters and Miss A. M. Bateman, Mr. J.D. Butterworth, of administration with the will annered of the Mr. and Mrs. Boggan, Mr. John Barton, Mr. pretended will of Ho Lin Bhing, his father, L. H. Boamon, Capt. and Birs. Britter, Miss deceased, dated 12th July, 1999, revoked and the Blair, Mr. G. Hall Bratton, Mr. R. E. 0, Bird, will declared null and void; sad to have lotters of Mr. P. Belli, Mr. and Mrs Boloyvaskey, Ber: G administration granted to him. Hon. H. E.A. and Mrs. Bunbury, Mr. W. C. Barrett, Mr. Pollock, K.C., barrister-at-law (nstructed by and Mrs. Monteith Black, Miss Barr, Mr. 2, S, Mr. R. Harding, of Messrs. Ewens and Browns, Mr. N. W. Benton, Miss Bachelor, Harston, solicitors), appeared for the plaintiff Mr. C. H. Blason, Admiral Sir Cyprian Bridge Commander-in-Chief of the China Station, It appeared that the father of the plaintiff, Capt. 0. de B. Brock, Rt. Rev. C. H. B. Barretto, Ho Lin Shing, died intestate on 12th October, Canton, 2nd February.

Brent, Mr. and 1899, on board the ss. Konghing on his way to

Miss Crown, Hon. W. Chatham, Mr. Chong Canton. Letters of administration wors granted Mr. A. E. Blanno, Mr. Edgar A. Bonner, to his widow, Lan Shi, in Macao. Shing left property in Hongkong, namely the Bra Kal, Mr. Chan Sin Ki, Mr, T. P. Cool. Yea Wo pawnshop in Hollywood Road, and no rane, Mr. E. A. Carvalho, Major and Mrs. Chap- Clarko, Mr. A. H. Crook, Mr. C. Clementi, Mr. "Ever since Shut (the Viceroy) came to administration was applied for. Plaintiff with an, Major and Mrs. Chichester, Mr. W. G. a manager was in charge of the shop, and had R. H. Crofton, Mr. Chas Pan Po, Mr. and Mrs. Kwapgtnng the poor have become poorer day by day. At first he promised to do away with been so ever since. One of the younger sons, still more heavily. He extorts from and flues

LONDON 1st February. An Anglo-Italian Arbitration Convention has been signed.

CANTON,

[FROM QUE OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

No anonymously in already appeared in other papers will be inserted.

Orders for talra copies of DAILY PREGa should be sent before 11 am, on day of publication. After that hour the supply is limited. Only supplied for Cash.but they only represent. Hongkong opinion Telegraphic Address: PRESE Codes: &.B.C, 5th Ed.

in this matter, as has been amply demon- Ineber's

strated. He goes on to say that our branch of the China Association has deprived itself of the right of protest in future against China imposing additional duties. But we have not got rociprocal treaties, we have not the chance of retaliation. It is precisely on the principle of "What is sauce for the Reichstag or the 27th ult., referred to the kill all foreigners here:

The Daily Press.

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has been repeatedly pointed out in these columns, of having its trade diverted into another channel, may not be so immineni as the Chairman of the National Bank of Chine seems to think, but it undoubtedly exists, and it will be reassuring to learn, from ofheial sources, that arrangements have really been made to actually commence work on this line of milway. We do not care to know that the concessionaries are waking up, or that they are ashamed of inaction, or that they are hopeful of getting some subsidy, or that they expect to form a company, or even that they are thinking of making a fresh or final survey; we want to see some proof of actual work, or intention to work. It is not sufficient to be told that they are alive to the situation; they should have been alive years ago and ready to proceed with the enter-ping, and we see our sugar kept out of the

Count Ballestrom, when praposing the health- of the Kaiser at the banqust given on the occasion of the Imperial birthday at the

courersation which be hail with the Kaiser -sumus werks ago, when the presidents of the Reichstag were received in andience by the

ANTI-FOREIGN PLAÇAPD.

The following is a translation of one of the placards that have boon posted up in the streets of Canton threatening to sitack Shameen and

to injure the poor.

Ho Lin

Mrs. F.

HONGKONG, 4th FEBRUARY, 1904.

-guose is sauce or the gender" that we UNTIL the community of Hongkong have think we have a right to ask for them. some botter evidence of the intention of the Great Britain is the goose, and the sauce to Emperor. He said the Kaiser had told them all taxation, but afterwards he increased it the defendant, wanted to borrow money, and he D. W. Craddock, Miss Carden, Mr. C. Paat

that he was himself for two months uncertain

the rich, and discovers capitallats amongst the offered his share in the pawnshop for security, Chater, Capt. and Mrs, Crichton, Mr. and Mrs. Mrs, Caulfield, Mr. and Mrs, C. W. Campbell, British and Chinese Corporation to push on which the goose is treated is protection and

countries parposely with the construction of the Kowloon-proibitive tariffs of other countries. Proin regard to the character of his sickness. But foreigners to buy rice and export it to foreign but the friend whom he bait sparosshed in the Chapman, Miss E. S. Cooke, Major and

At present there is no alternative but to kill the matter found that the shop was registered in the test is our only weapon at present, and as deferred the operation until there was an Can on line than mere vague newspaper

The 19th (Chinese him he could not sosopt his share as security.Champeaux, Mr. and Mra, G, A, Caldwell, Mr. great stress on leaving to his son at least protection of Canton. assurance, we fear they will continue to feel very poor weapon it is. Mr. CHAMBERLAINpportunity to welcome the Tear. He laid foreign worms and destroy Shameen for the name of the plaintiff and the manager, and told HB, M. Consulate at Canton, Mr. and Mrs, de uneasy es to the future. The danger to proposes to put a botter one in his country's possaut relations with Germany's neighbours Calendur) is the day fixed, Anyone that has The friend suggested that he might get over the Alee Consland, Mr. Alfred Canningham, Sir Paul

courage, come and join as Our brethren, when which the Colony is exposed, and which hand, and it is for this reason Hongkong in caso that the sickness should be of a you come, divide your soldiers. One detachment / diftonlty by making a false will and applying (Chster, C.M.G, Liout, and Mrs. Cranford, Mr. We stated on malignant character. The sickness, however, will attack Shameon and kill all foreigners; least for probate of his father's estate, and said that W. Carpenter, Mr. R. Cooke, Mr. Jamus H. among others supports bin. the 16th January last the case for Hong- has fortunately proved to be of an entirely not a single biade of grass nutunched! We," he agreed to this he would make the will for Cose, Mr., Mra, and Miss Cooker, Mrs. Crowlis, your brethren, have already come to Canton. him. Shortly afterwards he was taken to a Mr. Chin Yan Chin, Mr. Chan Wing Tu, Mr. Those mandarin dogs have given as sufficient kong, to the best of our ability, and we namalignant character.

public provocation, and everyone hates them solicitor's office and was asked to sign the Chan We, Mr. Charles Colson, CB, the Bishop petition for probate of the false will and of Caledonia (British Columbia), Mr. Chu Keng intensely." venture to think that the views expressed

THE MASONIC QUADRILLE CLUB.

Mr. Chim Cham Sam, Mr. Chan Wok-ne, Mrs. In view of this sort of infamatory placard also to sigu some other documents. Letters Wan, Mr. Chan Pin Kai, Mr. Chan U Teng, are those of a great number of the voters

Last night another most successful dance the Chinese officials have sent a few guard-boats of administration were granted as a result A. B. and Miss Cowden, Mr. H. F. Chard, Mr. man and Mrs. A. Denison, Mr. J. Davidson, Mr. and who recorded their names in the lata

Mrs. C. W. Dickson, Surgeon L. E. Dartuell, débiscite. We admit that we trust that took place in the ilasonic Hall, under the to anchor is the canal opposite Shameen for Defendant was then introduced to a Hongkong will remain a free port and that auspices of the Masonic Quadrille Club, of its protection, although there is no sign of called Lars Tan Chic, and it was Brranged. E. Descon, Commander and Mrs. Dave. foreigners will always retain their right to which Mr. B. Wolfe is president, and the fane anything nonenal and no canse for fear. It that he should sell two-fifths of the business to Capt. and Mrs. F. G. Davies, Mr. and Mrs, affect. Lam Tan Chiu instead of becoming the Mr. and Mr. W, H. Trenchard Davies, como here and trade as freely as now. But, tion, despits the fact that there was a Bullet is customary that at the end of every Chinage him for $3400. He signed a contract to that BJ. Drayson, Mr. and Mrs. 8. T. Daan, year some rascals spread some such wild rumour

purchaser imself got a woman called Lam Shi Deputy Inspector-General and Mrs. Drew, Mr.

F. B. Dacon, Miss Dewar, Mr. and Mrs, t to excite the populace. as we wrote last mouth, we also hope that Government House on the same evening, was largely attended, the condition of the floor,

to purchase this share of the business. She Haver Draeze, Mr., Mrs., and Miss Danby, the British Government will be plused in a

which was perfect, the music, and the arrange-

subsequently issued a writ against defendant Mr. Victor Deacon, Mr. James D. Danby, Miss Beryl Deane, Miss G. Denton, Miss ment of the programme, doing great credit to

for a dissolution of partnership and for the position to be able to grant British-mer

taking of an account of the pawnshop. Of this Deberek, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Dixon, Mr. J.-

T. Dixon, Mr. Arthur J. Darby, Mr. J. S. chants and ships the advantages ungrad. the committee and all concerned, and it was

matter plaintiff came to know and took these Duff, Mr. W. Davies, Mr. T. Harwand Darton,

Mr. J. T. Davies, Dr. and Mrs. Doberek, Mr.y gingly accorded to those of foreign countries-with great regret that the last stragglers left,

proceedings accordingly. We see at present our shipping unfairly knowing it was the last public function of the

and Mrs. Albert Ellis, Miss Eyre, Mr. G. H, Edwards, Mr. H. Figge, Mr. Fung Wa Chin handicapped on the const and on the Canten season to take place in the hospitable Masonic Albany are to hand. According to these, the

Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Figg, Miss Franklin, Capt six-inch automatic Colt rifle did not explode River by the large subsidies granted by

and Mrs. Fitzwilliams, Mr. and Mrs. Andro while in us. The first firing was by the guns

Forbes, Col. and Mrs. Ferrier, Major G. A foreigu Governments to their countries' ship-

of the secondary battery, and it was in thie that

Fronch, Mr. R. Finch, Mr. H. G. Fisher, Mr the accident occurred. One of the after Colt

A telegram to the Manila Cabicnews reads at Mr. II. W. Fraser, Mr. G. F

Fletcher, Rev. J. H. and Mrs. Franc prise for which they had been fortunate Indo-Chinese and Japanese markets by the

Thieves have been at work on the iron-guns bad completed its practice, was unshipped enough to secure the concession. We have restrictions there imposed, while British war- piping which conveys water from the Sukungo from its meant, and laid on the deck for the as follows-Chicago, Jan, 27-Mayor Carter Mr. and Mrs Fatorten. Mr. and M

Fabemann, Mr. Fang Sai Teeung, Mr. Fung good hopes that the British authorities are kets are free to the products of Indo-Chinaand Valley to the China Sugar Refinery (Mosers purpose of cleaning, with the breech of the gun H. Harrison and other municipal officials, Arnold Fuchs, Capt. and Mrs. Foote, Mr. R now on the alert, that the efforts of Sir Japan. We, like the British trader in all Jardine, Mathoson & Co.), with the result still closed. Suddenly a report rang out, and a basides other persons, among them those con Teng Fal, Mrs, and Miss H. S. Fletcher HENRY BLAKE and Mr. F. H. May have been parts of the world, want a quid pro quo for that the water-supply from this source has shell from the muzzle of the gan ranged aft and nected with the theatre and the production of Mr. Arthur Franklin, M. le Vicomte Maximai liet cat off. The pipes hare been ploughed into a group of men standing there. the comic opers, Mr. Bluebeard, have been Foy, Sir W. M., Lady, and the Misses Good effective, and that Downing Street will not what we concede. Finally, if we may be been allow the matter to rest any longer. The allowed to quote ourselves, "foreign govern. shipped so that the thieves could get at some One man had the whole lower part of one leg arrested in connection with the Iroquois man, Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Gomperts, Mr. J. F. Goddard, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. J. Golge, Miss "ments are not eo foolish or so unreasonable lead-easing, which they carried off. They siso torn away and the other leg terribly, shattered, Theatro disaster. They have been indistod for Gocsman, Mr. A. W. Grant, air. and Mrs. E China Association has also, we understand,

As soon ing to enforce the requirements of the city Gorham, Miss Gourley, Mr. L. Gibbs, De, and taken up the question, and the Fress both" as to quarrel with us because we at length interfered with the valves at the supply-tank and two others had their leg-bones splintered, and a manslaughter and criminal negligence in fail. J. Grist, Mr. and Mrs. E. Godts, Mr. and Mrs.

stols some of the fittings from there. All the fourth received severe flesh-wounds. "have come to see that our fiscal methods material they carried off was warth only some as the accident occurred the Albany started for ordinances with reference to theatres. Building Mrs. Maclean Gibson, Mr. and Mrs. W. D. G were carried Commissioner George Williams and Deputy Graham, Mr. T. C. Gray Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Gordon, Mr. and Mrs. F. Gros, Hiew Golding, Miss F. Gray, Mr. and Mrs. Kennedy Gibson "are antiquated, absurd, and one-sided, and & or $5, but the damage resulting from their Cavite, and the wounded men "they will respect us the more when we ask operations amounts to something like $500. ashore and placed in the Cavite naval hospital. Commissioner L. E. Stanhope are among the

and Mrs. Warburton Grey. Mr. "for reciprocity in commerce. We do not The water from the disjointed pipe is flow-Ons of the injured men is in a critical condition indicted oficials. Mayor Harrison has boon Mr. and Mrs. C. Grace, Dr. Alice Gibres, Mr

released from custody under bond of $15,000. and is hardly expected to reover, "fear competition, we have invited it, anding into the Chinese cemetery in the valley.

of this Colony and of Lordon should see that the agitation shall go on until the first sod is cut, and thereafter watch with the liveliest interest the progress of the work. The public do not of course need to

Hall.

THEFT IN SOKUNPO VALLEY.

DISASTER ON THE U.S. CRUISER "ALBANY."

Details of a disaster on the U.. cruiser

His Lordship after hearing counsel and witnesses, granted the petition, with costs.

THE CHICAGO THEATRE. FIRE.

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