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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2 RD, 1904

instaut. Then, again, we gel the sneation of } the Mandjour, which lets been lying at Shanghai since the outbreak of war. Last

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Owing to the absenco of Mr. H. H. J. Goua, TELEGRAM S. pertz, Acting Polics Magistrate, his casos were heard by Mr. T. Sercombe Smith,

The Manchester Dispatch is informed that the Admiralty expect Jupan to be victoriens at se during the first six months of the war,

The Russo Chinese Bank at Yokohama bas been attached in connection with the counter; suit brought by its ex-compradore Yuan.

In response to an enquiry nude by a reader, it seems that the authorised spelling'o the name of France's couling-port opporíta Aden is either Djibouti (Frieb) or Jibulí (English) not Jiboutil or Jobutil.

away, it correct pursuance of the rules of neutrality. But the commander refused to obey,, and the Chinese had no means of obliging him to do so.. Two rumours are current, one that the Japanese are about to send a cruiser or two up the river after the Manjoar-which is most unlikely and the other that she has been sold to a third Power --which looks like a breach of neutrality. Another most important cree, or rather series of cases, arising since war broke out, is that pe less than four British steamers

Russian force at Ka'gan, which is overawing and one German bave been fireșl upon by Paking, amounted on the 7th inst, to 572 men. the Russians at Port Arthur. The most There were 3,500 Chinesa troops thore. Mr. Bagrant case was that of the Fuping, fully Lessar has again notified the Chinese Gorera. described in, another column. It is not

mout that Russia is going to wood troops to possible to believe that athing more will Tisatsin and Poking to protect these places

be beard of these cases.

More wanton and unuersary attacks on harmless and un- protected strainers have never been made Still more interest attaches to the broader question in what way the various Powers will interpret their declarations of neutrality; particularly Low Britain and France will do so in connection with their treaties with SCOTCH WHISKY, Japan und Russia respectively. The Maini- chi published lately a telegram dated the 11th instant, apparently from Vienus, which stated that a member of the French Chamber of Deputies had arranged to interpellate the THERE'S NOT A Government as to whether the Russo-French

alliance extended to the Far East. DELCASSE, however, announced to the leaders of the various political parties that

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THE WAR.

THE WAR.

patriots jerped overlord into the water, Tho four foreigners ran their craft ashore and tack The following Northern telegrame are from shelter babind a rock whened they looked out on the N.-C. Daily News:--

whats now a general engagemout Whaiwei, 13th February. Two Japanesa

Bix Japanese men-of-war were approach- battleships and four cruisers have passed towards ing from the East in a long li, single flo the Shantung Promontory with what was Their fire was returned by the Russian squadron supposed to be a German guoboot following and the farts on the hand and, and a terrific din then. The latter returned towards Chefdu, of boowing continued for three-quarters of su apparently pursued by a Japanose worship. hour. Then the Japaness having sailed right along the front of the fleet and harbour made off. stil in line, towards the South. So far as could be seen they had themselves enstained little or no damage. It will be seen that Vice- Tokyo, 13th February The Japaneasry Alexieff does not claim that any Japanese Government having decided to accept popular vessel was ovan seriously isjured, contributions to the War Fund, the Japanese Town and dook had, on the other hand, suffer- Consulates are everywhors receiving offers iad severely, though the actual damage was not so Great Britain, the United States, Chion, and

SAVED PASSENGERS AND

Tokyo, 13th February. The Japanese have CREW ARRIVE AT NAGASAKI.docupied the Russian coal depot at Roze Island, Chemulpo, where they found 800 tons of coal stored,

KOBE, 22nd Feb., 7.30 p.m. The crow of the s.s. Nagoura(?| Nakanoura Maru) arrived at Nagasaki to-day on the s.s. Stolberg from Vladivostock. The passengers and

crew, excepting two that drowned, were saved by Russians.

were

A Calentt, despatch, dated tho 4th February,

[A special Daily Fyrsstelegram from says:The plague mortality continues to rise as the cold weathor progresses, Last wosk Kobe, dated the 12th inst, said that it was there were 24,203 death reported, Bombay officially stated that the Japanese merchant steamer Nalinoura Maru bad been sunk by Prosilonoy returning 6,341, the United Pro-Russians in the Tsugaru Straits-ED. viuces 4914, the Punjab 3,251, the Central D. P.) Provinous 2.5x9, Contral India 973, Bombay City 339, Kurachi ten, Mudras Fresidency 908, Calcutta seventeen, Mysore 610, Hyderabad 644, Rajputana 195, Kashmir 63, anl Adea one,

A breach of promise casa has been commenced in the Supreme Court of Singapore, the plaintiff being Julet Jassten, a telephone operator, and the defendant W. E. Patton, assistant sanitary M.inspector, who was stated to be in receipt of a salary of $65 a month. From the evidence it "ppeared that the parties becane engaged in March last year, and the engagement was

involved in the present struggle. He fur

ber mother induced her to bring the action. +ber declared that, even if a third Power

Defendant's counsel anggested that the plaintiff intervenes, France will ronder only moral expected to make a fortune out of the action. assistance 10 Russia, The Franco-The result of rowling cheap novels," com- Russian treaty, in fact, could not be mouted the Chief Justice. The ease was al- regarded as applying to the Far East. journed for a fortnight. This statement, if coufirmed, is of the

REUTER'S SERVICE.

RUSSIA AND THE BALKANS.

LONDON, 20th February.

It is semi-officially declared in Vienna that Russia's interests in the Balkans are rather intensified than d miuished by the latest turn of

events. The idea that the war in the Far East

Ceren,

great as might have been expected from a bom.

bardment. Throv shells fell into the East Busin Tokyo, 14th February, The journalists and without doing very much barm; anotime went business men of Tokyo and Yokohama resolved through the side of a transport lying just out- to-day to support the Government no matter side tho dry deck, but for some reason it did how long the war continues. Tokyo is not explodo. In the town holes as much ne prepared even alone to take up the wholifteen feet in diameter and six or seven fast Proposal issus of Exchequer bonds. The deep had been ploughed up by the shells, Japanero Minister at Washington has received Windows were shattered in nil the houses and to date eight million dollars in contributions coal stacked along the streets and whurves had been scattored in all directions. Fortunately to the War Fund.

Tokyo, 14th February.—The prompt aucupt for the Russians it did not firo, or the confla ance by the United States of Japan's applica,gration might have been enormou. tion to ber to protect Japan's interests in Russia arl Manchuria, taken in conjunction with the recent offer of Dr. McGee to send a large staff of nurses to Japan, Lu genuinely impressed the Government and people of Japan, and is regarded as a farther guarantes of brotherhood, Tokyo, 15th February,—It is reported that two hundred Japaness fugitives have been detained at Tashibchizo and escorted to Port. Arthur, This ban caused excitement and indignation in Japan.

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The townspeople, foreign and Chianse alike, were stupeffed with femr, From the Russo- -Chinese Bank all the paper money was being takon and burat publicly; the sperio was pat into carts and sent away inland as rapidly as possible. At three o'clock in the afternoon the Government took charge of all stores and provisions. Many hoaves of business were closed permanently and their beads and Bed, The railway station

besieged, Port Arthur was, in fact, absolately demoralised and Pozic-stricken. The dofoncelosanres of the

viously thousands of troops had been leaving as

was

there was no dangor of France becoming broken off at the end of May. Plaintiff said will prevent Russia from co-operating in the ment, the Japanese fugitives finally left Port place impressed the authorities. For days pro

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It is stated, says the Singapore Free Press, that acting on telegraphic instructions from the the gravest anxieties. If France were to

military authorities at Colombo, the military feel bound to give Russin military co-opera-here minde enquiries regarding dosertors on the

tion in the Far East in certain events, then a general conflagration would be at least within measurable distance. If, on the other hand, she only considere moral sup. port due from her to Russia, even in event of a third Power intervening in the struggle in the Far East, there need be no fear of any friction, or worse, arising between France and Great Britain. As to the latter's position, the Government has de- clared that it will act up to the fullest obligations of the treaty with Japan. Germany bus declared strict neutrality. It is reported that of late the Press has con- spicuously supported Japan's rause, and it is believed that the members of the Govern. ment now favour Japan. Germany's official

arrival of the U.S.AT. Kilpatrick," with the result that officers visited the American Consul bere, Mr. Williams, and requested his assistanco in the matter. It appears that six English soldiers were found on board who had deserted and they were accordingly handed over to the military authorities. Presumably they will be sent back to Colombo for court martial, It is supposed that the men were induced by the prospect of better pay to desert and try and reach Manila by the transport.

pacification of Macedonia is unfounded.

THE DALLAS CO, AT THE THEATRE.

A CHINESE HONEYMOON.” Mr. Henry Dallas's Musical Comedy Com- pany opened a short season at the Theatre Royal last night, when for the first time in Hongkong the two-net musical comedy A Chinese Honey moon was produced. This play has had a wonderful success in London, the provinces, and elsewhere, where it has been seen, including Singapore little over a wook ago, when the Dallas Co. introduced it to the local audience. It is easy to understand after witnessing last night's performance why such success should have been obta aed, for the book is light and amassing and the music tuneful and gay. Owing to the many claims ou our space to-day and the late hour at which the performanos finished last night we cannot do full justice to the artists but must leave a fuller description over until to-morrow. The most noteworthy features

Tokyo, 16th February.-After much ill-treat.

Arthur for Chefoo yesterday. The exodus of Japanese from Siberia is now completed.

Tokyo, 18th February. It has transpired that upon the receipt of the Port Arthur now, four Russian warships loft Vladivostook for Hokkaido, but it is now understood that they have returned to Vladivostook.

doing

fast as the trains would take them north for the

Tale. Now as many is possible are being burriedly recalled, and the Fort is again Alling with troops.

During Wednesday morning tugs got to work. on the Tsarevitch and succeeded in dragging ber inside the West basir, where she has ground-

Tokyo 17th February. In reference to Secretary Hay's overtures, Japan agreased, her name being absolutely submerged at to the nentralisation of Chins, excluding bigh water. If she were able to float as ja Manchuria which Russia still compies, and alleged from the Russian side, she would ride Japan adheres thereto unless Russia violates with her head to the wind, but although there was a strong northerly gale blowing when the China's nontrakty (which she is by keeping the Mandjour at Shanghai. Fuping left, the Taurevitch was immovable. The same was true of the Pallada, which was also ED.), on which Japan originally insisted.

Tokyo, 17th February.-The Emperor has successfully towed inside. The Retvizan still announced that the ancient gold and silver lay in the harbour mouth, bat was sufficiently treasures of the Palace are to be utilized for pulled aside to allow the romains of the fleet to enter the East Brain on Wednesday afternoon. the War Frad,

She was lying on the rooks with her bows under water,

THE BATTLES AT PORT AETHUE. We are indebted to the N-C. Daily News for the following account of the torpedo attack on Port Arthur and the subsequent bam bard- ment. Our contemporary takes the story from

The number of mon-of-war lost or disabled

Captain Gray computed at eight Including the one vessel inside the barbour under repairs the Russians had nineteen large warships at

The Mesangerica Maritimes as. Yarra which leaves to-day, has on board Baron Rosen, the

Minister to Tokyo, with yesterday wore in the first place Mr Percive Captain Gray, of the Chinese Engineering and Port Arthur before the lighting. When he left recalled Russian

Mining Company's steamer Fuping, who also Captain Gray counted fourtoon only, and that Knight's impersonation of Mr Pineapple. gave an account of the Fuping's own extraordin-namber included the Tearevitch, Retoiaan, aud Mr Koight is an old favourite of one BARON,

were absolutely unac we believe-in Hengkong and was welcomedary experiences. Flying the British flag, with Pallada. Thus Ava

all her papers in order, and baving every per-counted for. bask most heartily last night. The climax was

mission to leave, the Fuping was fired upon, In regard to the repairing of the damaged

Telegraphic Address: Press, Codes: A.B.C. 5th Ed. | declaration of neutrality was delayed because wife and child; Prince Gayarine, Russian reached at his dream song in Act I without the slightest warning, at short range vessels, it is worth noting that there is at

P.O. Box, 33. Telephone No. 12

BIRTHS.

On the 14th February, at 35, Markham Roal, Shanghai, the wife of G. C. Dew, of a daughter,

On the 16th February, at 30, Seward Road, Shanghai, the wife of CHAR. G. HARGTH, of a dauglitor.

MARRIAGE,

On the Ith January, at S. Leonard's Parish Church, Streatham, by the Rev. W. H. Tasker, HAERT ERNEST SHADGETT, of Shanghai, China, PERRYA, of Cheltenham..

Consul at

The

Madame Rosen and their daughter, M. de Sivers, Russian Consal-General at Yokohama, the wife and family of 4; M. Wassilief, Russian Vice-Consul Bt Kobe, with

Nagasaki, with his wife; and a which would have been encored many

and with three shells, Five of her Chiness present only one dry dook at Port Arthur, and abe never before has issued such a declara-number of other Russian from Japan. Thay times, had more recalls been allowed,

Miss Louis passengers were seriously injured and the rest that too small to toko a large battleship. tion, and therefore it was necessary first to

are all homeward bound to Europe part of Fi Fi, created by The party

by Mias paris-stricken. Eush an attack with shell on a Another, 750 feet long, is being constructed out had an Eneventful voyage, Freear, was admirably taken consult with the Crown's attorneys in regard to its wording. Even the lesser and there was no unusual excitement in Japan Alies Wade. Her "I want to be a lady" outral commercial vessel, without any preli- of the solid rook, but it will be some years at Powers are following suit, and it is officially recipient of numerous parting gifte, including Mr. Frank Coorane both sang charmingly Chinwangtao, with a cargo of Kaiping coal,

was a tramph. Miss Ernesting Walker and minary blank firing, is absolutely unprecedented least before this is ready, if it is ever completed, The Fuping arrived in Port Arthur from announced from Copenhagen that military many from Japanese friends. He is well and Miss Walker looked her part to perfection. stops have been taken to secure Denmark's

spoken of in the Japanese Press, moreover, if not exactly Chinese. Miss Bertha Hunter From some of the greater neutrality.

was good as Mrs Pineapple and Mr. Ritter Under the auspices of the Odd Volumes

when they left. Baron de Rosen was the

crowded with refugees. About 500 Chinese

After the bombardment the. Fuping became

on Friday, the 5th February. By the morning besides sirteen foreigners came on board. There of the 8th, the whole cargo had bean discharged were no state-rooms available; every inch of

to BEATRICE, daughter of the late RENT HON: nations, it is trus, such as Austria-Hungary Society, Rev. E. J. Hardy lectured last-evon- Biley made a welcome reappestance in Houg./ud the vessel was to leave noxt day, Atspace.was occupied with buggago, and the and Italy, nothing so far has been heard,ing in the City Hall on "Chinese Manuera." keng. Mossero Reos and Manro both rendered startled into wakefulness: by the raports of could on deck or in any corners. They were

DEATH.

Da the 7th February, at S. Helen's, 20 Syed Alley Road, Newton, Singapore, LAURA HELIN, the wife of Dr. J. M. HANDT.

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but the swallness of their present interests H.E. Major-General Villiers Hatton, C.B., in the field of action no doubt makes them feel it unnecessary to hasten. In the other hemisphere there seems every ground to believe that, while the official attitude of the United States will be strictly impartial, the tendency of public opinion is more and more benevolent to Japan. The neutrality which promises to become universal is not going to be in favour of Russia, it seems,

The London Comedy Company" is shortly expected to visit Hongkong.

The cases of communicable disenas reported in the Colony last week were:-enteric-fever 2 (European, 1 Japanese, both imported); plague 1 (Chincar, fatal email por 1 (European).

The visitors to the City Hall Library and Museum for the week ending the 21st February, were 124 non-Chinese and 38 Chinese to the former, and 94 pon Chinese and 5,912 Chinese to the latter institution.

presided over a large audience, including Birs, May, Hou. Gershom Stewart and Mrs. Stewart, Mrs. Dickson, Hon. H. E. Pollock, and Colonel L.F. Brown, R.E. Rev. Mr. Hardy dealt with his subject in bis castonary entertaining, racy man. ner. He contrasted the manners of the East with those of the West, showing how their standards of civility and politeness differed essentially in many ways and making a plea to foreignors in China to show towards the lower classes of the Chinese that politeness of treatment which they got at the hands of the apper classes of their

their roles well, and Miss Carrie Robert's

Millia

Mrs. Brown... The Official

| midnight of the 8th, the osptain and crew were travellers were abliged to sleep as best they

heavy guns fring. In the darkness and confusion of the night little could be seen, but next morning the harbour was full of evidences of Japanese activity during the night,

unable to sleep out of their clothes until they arrived at Shanghai.

dance was much appreciated.

The following was the cast:-

At three o'clock on the afternoon of Wednes- Emperor of Ylang Ylang

A day, Captain Gray prepared to depart. Mr. Albert E. Rees Hang Chew...

When the Fuping entered Port Arthur the German steamer, the Chefou, left twenty Chippes Chop, Lord Chancellor, Mr. Duncan Munro Hi Lung, Lord High Admiral, Mr. W. Ritter Riley Russian squadron of 18 large vessels in all (not minutes before him and passed out safely. In Tom Hatherton...

Mr. Frank Cochrane Mr. Pineapple

Mr. Percival Knight counting one second-class orniser which was the morning at ten o'clock he had been called Florrie Mrs. Fixeapple's

Miss Eva Carlotta under repair inside the West Basin and took no to the office of the steamer agents and told that Miss Violet Maids

Amy Bailey

part in the actions) was riding outside the he would have to sign certain documents in Miss Eva Bonheur

harbour immediately under the forts which rise Bussian before he would be allowed to sail, mother-in-law

Miss Grace Desmond above the entrance on the north-eat side. His reply was that he would sign anything that Yea Yen 1500 Boo's Maida Mins Phyllis Under There they had remained all the time until the world enable him to leave, and asked the

Wood Miss Carrie Roberts 8th. At daylight on the 9th it was seen that meaning of one statement. It was translated ging Sing

..... Miss Violet Frampton two of the largest vessels, the Retvizan and the to him as meaning that he would promies not Soe So.... The Emperor's niece, Miss Ernestine

Walter Tedraritch, were lying in a sinking condition to divulge outside what the real condition of Mrs. Pineapple ............ Miss Bertha Hanter right across the marrow mouth of the harbour affairs in Port Arthur was. This he signed. Fi Fi....

Miss Alice Wade and completely blocking it. Just beyond and Next he was asked to sign another paper, which on the western side of the entrance were lying was said to mean that he had only three days' the first-class cruiser Pallada, which had been provisions on board. Why he should be asked torpedoed and ran ashore to save har from to make such a statement he could not guess sinking, and a largo Russian transport which but he signed the paper. Two hours later he

received full permission to leare... had also ran ashore for safety.

own countrymen. At the close, the lecturer Mi Mi ................... got a hearty vole of thanks.

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CIVIL SERVICE V. R.A.M.C.

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HONGKONG, 23RD FEBRUARY, 1904 THE questions as to neutrality and the rights and duties of centrals which have arison during the present brief duration of war between Japan and Russia are very numerous; in fact, more numerous by far than in the corresponding period of any

RIGHT HALF NO. 2 00. other war in history. A few of the cases

The final shoot for the cup presented by Bir are specially noteworthy. China bus pro-

Thomas Jackson took place at Tai Hang Range claimed neutrality, for one, yet there is no

on Saturday and Sunday last, and the cup was The Civil Service beat the R.A.M.C. by 80 chance of the neutrality of Manchuria being

won outright by Corp. B. W. Gray, Gar. H. S

runs and 4 wickets in the Longus on Saturday, respected. Already the Russians are treat

Hulmershot well and locked very like winning. Witchell batted well for the winners, and ing Newchwong as if it were on the same

when he went back from 100 yards with 64 to kis H. T. Jackman took 7 wickets for 13 runs. credit and only 24 to make to beat Grey's 87, | Scores - footing as Port Arthur. Thus, though

At a general meeting of the members of the but unfortunately he failed to find the target Russia has not yet claimed the whole of

RA.0.B. Club on Saturday night, Mr. A. with his sighting shots at 500 yards and left Manchuria, it is certain that the entire pro- Lawrence, a very popular member of this pretty Grey the winner by six points. The competi vince will be tacitly accounted by both com- little club, was presented with a handsome tion for this cup bus been going on since 1902. batants and by the watching Powers Bournir on the occasion of his early departure legitimate battle-ground. Corea again has from Hongkong for the old country, also with proclaimed neutrality. But the Japanese an envelope containing a substantial cheque. at Chomulpo on the 9th instant refused to The members joined in wishing Mr. Lawrence recognise this neutrality, and ordered the a'vory pleasant holiday. Varyag and Korests out of the harbour, in spite, it seems, of the protests of the British, French, and Italian (but not of the United States) commanders in the port. Japan has since occupied Chemulpo and Seoul in Justice Sir William Goodman remarked that

Corea, like Manchuria, will great force,

the moral to be drawn from the case was that evidently be recognised as part of the people should be careful not to leave large sums theatre of war. This is definitely stated, in unlocked places to the temptation of Chinese Indeed, in a Berlin telegram of the 16th servants.

REGIMENTAL SPORTS.

The Annual Regimental sports of the 93rd Burmo Infantry will be held on Friday, the 26th inst., on the Kowloon Parade Ground, be- In the course of the hearing of a Jurosny case in the Supreme Court yesterday, the originning at 3.15 p.m. There will be the follow-

ing open events:— dence in which showed that a mess-coolie had stolen a sum of over $200 which had been left in an unlooked drawer by .a E.E. ofloor, Chief

(1) 100 Yarda Flat for Officers of the Fleat and Garrison.

and men of Navy and Army.

(2) Hall-milo, far Non-Commissioned Ofoer

(3) Half-mile, for Native Troops and Folies. Lisat-Colonel Iremonger and the Offers 93rd Burns Infantry will be at home to their friends on the ground.

S. B. Allwork, e Atkinson, b Jackman... Igmire, b Jackman ........

Latter, h Jackman .................................

Sergt. Rindan, at Robins, b Lamble Chaffer. b Lamble

Williams, b Jackman ....

Holbrook, ran out,manum! Sergt. Esinsbury, b Jackman Mannel, b Jackman...... Sergt. Doareley, not ont Doughty, b Jackman .......

Extra Ateneu de man

Total

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Captain Gray, with his second officer and chief Steaming out of the West Basin with the and sound engineers, put off in a small boat on British ensign flying at the main, the Fuping a voyage of inspection. They had with them was abreast of the guardship at the month crew of four Chiness and pulled round to the of the harbour (we understand from Tearevitch and Retolsan. These were soon at passenger that this was the corrette Busboynik once to be damaged beyond possibility of repair commanded by Prince Levin) when, without the in the limited dock accommodation available at slightest hint or warning, without a single blank Port Arthur at present. They had gone all charge as a preliminary, the guardakip sent a round these two vessels, and were proceeding to two-inch shell whizzing over the deck Im look similarly at the Pallada when the report mediately afterwards two other shells followed of a lond explosion rang out. Simultaneously and struck the Puping in the bows, fortunately shell fell right alongside their boat. It was above the waterline, but doing much damage. then about ball-past ten o'clock. The remainder The shells burst also in the part of the ship of the Russian fleet ware stili lying under shel-most crowded with Chinese passengers and five tor of the forts on the other side of the harbour; of these were very badly wounded. One poor but immediately following the explosion one girl had a leg blown off, a man lost an arm, of them, whether a battleship or a orniser it another a portion of his back. Consteraation was impossible to say, disappeared stern first in wired all on board the Faping, which stopped the water, taking all hands, or so it seemed in immediately, and returned to the inner harbour. evitable, with it. The whole incident scarcely Later on Captain Gray was sent for by the took more than a minute or so. One of the commander of the guardship, but all that was Chinese in Captain Gray's boat had been badly said to him was: “We are very sorry; it was a At five F. T. Robins, W. T. Andrews, and 8. M. Gidley 'scaipod, and ho with his three terrified com- mistake; you may proceed to sea." did not bat.

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K. Witchell, & Latter, b Williams L. E. Brett, b Williams

Hon. Dr. Atkinson, é Igmire, b Williams

P. T. Lamble, a and b Igmire

H.T Jackman, b Chaffer

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W. Fitt, not ont

W. H. Woolley, b Williams......

H. Gidley, not.out.

Total (5 wickets).................

21

12.

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