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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19TH, 1904.

Junder British law, all partners are liable for the debts of the firm, when they wish to evade this obligation they take care that their names shall not openly appear as A. S. WATSON & CO., Partners, even in cases where their friends

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ESTABLISHED AD. 1941.

ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS.

H.E. the Governor yesterday returned the

German Admiral's visit.

Sport & Gossip, on the 13th inst., presented with each copy & booklet containing five excol lent photographs of scenes at the last Shanghai

TRCHE...

"Street upsidents are of almost daily onnur- rense." remarks the N. C. Daily News, in roccrding a runaway pony, a damaged trap,

and a broken window.

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Qr-Mr.-Borgsant J. T. Cotten han resigned from the Volunteers, and Gunnar W. Wingate

bean struck off. The following ware winners of spoons for the musketry practice at Camp. Cpl. G. E. Hodge, Cpl. B. W. Grey, Sgt. C.

TELEGRAMS.

THE WAR.

[REUTER'A SERVICE.]

ADMIRAL ALEXIEFF.

LOCAL SPORT,

An interport swimming contest, Hongkong Shanghai, has been arranged, Mr. V. H. Lanning will repressat the northern port, and a member of the Victoris Rearestion Club Hong- kang. The contest, will be held at the V.R.C. enclosure, Kowloon, on Sunday morning at 10.15 am-distance, two lengths.

15 | Ormsby, C.-8.-M. E. D. C. Wolfa, Gr. F. W. Ponsing, Gr. L, C. Rees, Gr. J. T. Hayton, Gr. A. J. Darby, Gr. E. Fellow, Cpl. J, Hays, Br. A. Watson, Cpl. R. Lapsley, Sgt. J. I. Andrew, Sapper G. W. Dixon, Gr. C, E. Frith, Lt. Cpl. J. H. Witchell, Cpl. J. Mo- Corquodale, Sapper C. F. Livessy, Gr. W. H. Woolley, Sgt. J. Crawford, Cpl. J. H. E. Hancé, Birt. It. Henderson, Gr. F. H. J. Bakar, THE BALTIC FLEET IN THE CANAL, Hongkong Bont Club and V.R.C. are very busy

One of the oldest and most popular merchants in Japan, Mr. F. S. Goodison, the Kobe manager for Cornes and Co., is dond. He had many friends in China.

know that they are really partners having shares in the business, and on that ground are more ready to give credit to the firm. In case the firm should become insolvent, such persons probably honestly believe that they have discharged all the obligationa imposed by integrity and commercial morality if the share they have contributed goes towards meeting the liabilities of the firm. They feel practically secure against further liability because of the great difficulty of proving them legally to be partners. Such is the view I esterain from the experience I have gained in this Colony

The Times of Ceylon, recording an urgent telegraphic summons for H.M.S. Perscus's from the numerous cases of disputed part-return Home, headed it "news of battle." That nership which have come before myself and was on October 29th. other judges in the courts of law.” This is obviously a most good-natured view to take of the disappearing partner's line of busi- WE BEG TO NOTIFY THE ARBIVALness; but however much we may sympathise

CONFECTIONERY

OF OUR NEW SEASON'S CONFEC-

TIONERY, IMPORTED FROM.

THE LEADING

venes.

with his natural disinclination to risk un- limited liability, the Chinese investor, an- joying the profits of a lucrative business, is legally and morally bound to face the other possibility when the contra account super- Evasion of that liability is dis. honest, whether the Chingman thinks 90 or not; and no point of view that decidos otherwise has any

right SELECTIONS of the PUREST and to consideration. The one dissentient at Penang, a Mr. A. HoTTENDAGE, did not argue this point, of course. He was against

LONDON AND PARISIAN HOUSES.

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BEST QUALITY, from the

simplest to that of

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RECHERCHE CHARACTER.

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The Straits Times says there is a chance of the Singapore four-asr orew coming here to the chance may become a certainty. row in an interport competition. We hope

Conger. American Minister to Chine, resigns It is again announced that H.E. Edwin H.

and will be succosted by the Hon. W. W. Rockhill, director of the Bureau of American

Republics.

Cpl. A. J. Mackie, and Sgt. C. F. Hancs.

LONDON, 16th November.

The Tear has received Admiral “Alexieff.

LONDON, 16th November. The programme of music to be performed

Router's agent at Suez wires that the by the Band of the 1st Sherwood Foresters on the New Parade Ground, on Monday, at four Governor has ordered all traffic to be stopped o'clock, is as follows:-

during the passage of the Baltic fleet. March Militaire......... Overture... "Stradella

Flotow Merchant ships must refrain from throwing Selection,...

Reminiscences of Verdi” Godfrey Selection......" Jolantho Gavotte "Immer Wieder " ...... Vandervell anything into the canal and abstain from

Valso......... Casino Tanze "

Gounod

Sullivan

Gungl demonstrations.

Rogimental March-The Young May Moon."

offcore, the band of the 110th Mahratta Light By kind permission of Col. Caulfield and Infantry will play the following selections at the Hongkong Hotel this (Saturday) evan

A Japanese kinematographic show has heening:— exhibiting pictures of the Russo-Japan war to the Chinese at Tientsin. They didn't, it appears, picture the Russians as the conquering borces.

We have boen requested to state that for the convenience of those visitors who are unable to

to H.M.S. Tamar to call on Mrs. Dicken, a box for cards has been placed at the masin entrance to the Naval Yard.

March......

"The Austrian Army" Clarionet Solo" Andante and Polonaiso Selection... La Cigale Valse........." Revenge' Dance"Les Palais Royal"......

(From Northern Papere.)

SKIRMISHES ON THE SHAHO.

Toxro, 18th November.

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The Canton Regatta is drawing very close indeed; it is to be held on Friday and Saturday next, the 25th and 26th inst. Members of the

training for the various events to ¡which their respective teams are eligible. The men will go UP river by the night boat on Thursday. The Regatta arrangements will be much better than last year.

Regarding the Hongkong Regatta, also draw- ing near, Canton is sending down a crew to compete in the four-car race, and two crown for the pair-par and denble sculls.

The Royal Hongkong Yacht Club sail their third Club Race to-morrow (Sunday). The course will be from Kayicou. Palica Pier to Channel Rocks (sterboard), mark boat at Quarry Bay (starboard), Cust Rock Buoy (starboard), Channel Rooks (starboard), mark boat in Quarry Bay (starboard), and lack to Kowloon Police

Pier.

Two hundred Russian infantry and three hundred cavalry, apparently sent to make a Riviere reconnaissance in force, attacked Marshal ..Thiere

This (Saturday), afternoon on the Happy Audran Oyama's left on the 9th inst. and were

Valley the Hongkong Football Club Association Follet repulsed with over sixty casualtios. The Bouhour. Japanese loss was six or sevelt. Another 4.40 p.m. The following wil play for the Club: team will play the V.E.C. kicking-off at

fragmentary attack was made on the night. C. Sandford, goal; W. G.. Lookie and

Selection "The Earl and the Girl"... Caryll.

"God Save the King

MENU —Hors D'Œuvres-Caviare and Olive Crontons, Soup-Mock Turtle. Fish Fish la Regence. Entrees-Salmi of Hare and Mushrooms, Ox Tongue a la Penlette, Mongis

Patties. Carry-Lainb. Joints-Beast Ribs of Beot Roast Capon and Sausages. Boiled Corned Round of Beef and Cabbage. Cold Entree-Pate

bies. Sweets Carunal Fucdiag. Raspberry Ice

Dessert-Coffoc.-Fruits.

of the 11th and also repulsed,

THE UNITED STATES AND THE WAR.

PEKING, 11th November. The Chinese Minister of Washington sende

F. C. Hall, backs; H. C. Gray, R. Macpherson, and E. F. Aucott, halves; W. H. Williams,

A. O. Lang, R. F. C. Master, W. H. Buther- ford (Capt.), and H. L. Garrett, forwards.

After the match Mru," Atkinson has kindly

consented to present the cap and medals to the

The Chinese lorcha Susaun, wracked in, de Foie Gras en Aspic. Salad-Tomato. Vegeta-confirmatory despatch to the Waiwapu to the collision with the Austrian-Lloyd's steamer the proposal simply because he thought | Trieste in September, was sold by anotion at Cream and Sand Cake, Apple Tert, Tipsy Cake. e Test that the American Government will never successful team in the air-a-side competition.

Shanghai en the 12th inst. Rör Tlm, 680. A. Chinese (Mr. Cha Koo) was the purchaser.

compulsory registration would be ineffectual to secure the rights of creditors. He argued somewhat plausibly that "10 register

The Chinese Government is discusing the partnerships and only hold registered part abolition of the Governorships of Hapeh, ners henceforth liable. would not give us

WEST KENTS ARRIVE.

try to intervene between Rassia and Japan.

THE BALTIC FLEET.

LONDON, 11th November. Admiral Foelkersshm, with the battleships

The following are down to play for the V.RC. R. Lapsley, goal; G. E. Macdonald and H. C. Austen, books, E. Humphreys, J. Witchell, and J. Wemyss. halves; H. W. Bayer, C. Humphreys, J. T. Dizon, F. Forbes and T.

Yunnan, and Kuangtang, the work being yesterday afternoon with the West Kent Regi- Sissot Veliky and Naverin, and the cruisers Clarke, forwards. Kick-off at 430 p.m.

more security for outstandings. Considera-transferred to the Viceroys of Hukuang, Yin- tion would show that it would have thekusi, and the Liang Kuang, respectively. other effect that it would give le security, because at present if they could show that a A. S. WATSON & CO. man had been a partner they could hold him responsible. Such would no more ba

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THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY.

Last evening His Excellency the Governor entertained the Hongkong, Shanghai and Singapore cricketers at dinner at Government House. There were 45 present, including the Hoa. F. H. May, C.M.G., Colonial Secretary. the case and that would lead to greaterThe band of the 110th Mahrattas played selco- abuses and greater losses than at present. tions during the evening. A partner not registered could then draw out all the money from a firm, and if tho firm became bankrupt they could not touch [31 him. They could no more inquire than who was a partner," His further argument, however, that there is no such legislation in Great Britain, may be ruled out at once. It is a much easier matter at Home to identify a partner, and harder to deceiva the Official Receiver, than it is in the case

NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS, OxTTcommunications relating to the nouns columns should be addressed to Toe EDITOR.

Correspondents musi forward their names and ad- dresses with communications addressed to the Editor, not for publication, but as evidence of good faith

All letters for publication should be written on ene side of the paper only.

Some matshots have been burnt to the ground in the vicinity of Old Kowloon City, property of a Chinese dairy, and a number of cattle were housed in them. Some of the cattle were unable to get loose, and two cows and a baif were burnt to death in their stalls. Another com received such injuries that she had to be shot. The fire burnt itself out.

It is reported in Shanghai mandarin cireles that the Chinese Government has consented to

of Chinese in Hongkong and the Straits.pay the War Indemnity in gold on the following In Hongkong, particularly, as we pointed conditions:-(1) Foreign Governments to pay

two years' interest on money already paid in advance by China; (2) No interest is to he exaoted for shortage on gold account due by China; and (3) Exchange on gold to be calculat- Ad according to market rats on day of payment

instalment of indemnity.

No anonymously signed communications that have already appeared in other papers will be inserted.

Orders for extra copies of DAILY FRESH should be seni before 11 a.m. on day of publication, After that hour the supply is limited. Only supplied for Cash-out five months ago, it is easy for an Telegraphic Address: Penss. Codes: A.B.C, 5th Ed. Lieber's

absconding debtor to cross over to China by a thirty cent passage on a Canton' steamer, and so be able to laugh defiance at any On 11th November, at Shanghai, the wife of weight of evidence got to prove him partner.

The strongest argument afecting us locally

P.O. Bor, 88. Telephone No. 12

BIRTH.

DUNCAN GLASB, of a son.

MABRTAGE

On 11th November, at Shanghai, ARTHUR JORN KENT, to FLORENCE MINTER.

The Daily Press.

HONGKONG OFFICE: 14, DESVETI ROAD Cl. LONDON OFFICE: 131, FLEET STREET, E.C.

HONGKONG. NOVEMBER 19TH, 1904.

THE Penang Chamber of Commerce is practically unanimous on the question of the compulsory registration of Chinese partnerships, The members are as much

of

More animals for Harmiston's Cirens and was advanced by a Mr. J. ARMSTRONG, who, | Menagerie are arriving to-day from Home, in-

The transport Avoca arrived from Colombo

ment. After pratique was granted four of tha eight companies on board proceeded to their quarters at Murray Barracks. The other four companies are to roliove the corresponding number of Sherwoods in North China. Until the departure of the Sherwood Foresters from Hongkong for Singapore, sarly next month, the officers of the Wast Kent ("Queen's Own") Regiment will mess with the officers of the Sherwood Forasters at Murray Barrackɛ.

The Sherwood Foresters will probably re main stationed at Singapore for two years.

tinguished colours.

The Royal West Kents carry very dis-

Lieut. Colonel Western, who is in command, served in the Nile Expedition in 1884-85 with the first Battalion Royal West Kent Regi- ment (Modal and clasp, and Khedive's Star) Served in the campaign on the North Wost Frontier of ladia under Sir William Lockhart in 1897-98 with the Malakand Field Force with

kumrud and Almds, and several Volunteer Flest colliers, has arrived at Suds Bay.

GENERAL NEWS.

[REUTER'S SERVICE.) PRINCE FUSHIMI IN THE UNITED

STATES.

League cricket has been somewhat quiet during interport week, but now, na dosht, will be continued with renewed vigour. Saveral post- poned matches are on handi

The Hongkong Football Club's Rugger. team this wason fülls below. last winter's

standard; it was again beaten on Thursday

when matched against a Naval fiftoru: The Association men are sbont in their average form. LONDON, 16th November.

A matter of comment is the generous presen- Frinco Fushimi has called on President tation made by the Hongkong Club, in devoting ftoosevelt and conroyed the Mikado's gooda sam not exceeding $150 for a sun to be com stiahos and friendship and hopes for the Fraupesa for by senior tours at the Hongsong dont's health and happiness. He alluded to the Regatta, closer and stronger, relations between the two countries, President Roosevelt in reply gave an

The V.R.G. is certain to attract numerous assurance that these gentiments were shared by | joining members when the new premises are the American people and that they wished the ready for occupation. The Committee will have Japanese people prosparity.

to hurry things up a good deal to be ready to vacate the Kowloon premises, a required by the Naval Authorities, by the 30th April next..

There has been a very fair attendance at the Polo Club of lata, saratch matches being an H.E. the Governor is almost daily occurrence.

LATER.

the first Battalion Royal West Kent Regiment President Roosevelt yesterday afternoon re- during the operations in the Mamand Valley, turned Prince Fushimi's call, accompanied by including the engagements at Agrah and his secretary and his Military and Naral Gut (wounded) and at Badalai (mentioned A.D.C.'s. Prince Fashimi dined in the evening in despatebos); also served with the Baner at the White House; the Japanese Legation, Field Force with the first Battalion Royal members of the Cabinet and diplomats being West Kent Regiment during the.

opera present. tions in Buner and Chamila, including the engagement at Tanga Pass (Medal with clasps). Served in the South African war with second Battalion Royal West Kent regiment, and

| referring to our evil plight, said "Hongcluding some lions, and commencing to-morrow

kong is practically the trade port of Canton. the menagerie will be thrown open daily from 10 took part in the operations in Orange River It would be impossible to register Chinese to 5 at a charge of 20 cents. A farther attraction Colony from 1st September to 29th November

promised for Friday next is a high jumping 1900 (mentioned in despatches, C.B.). partnerships in Hongkong because the

contest for local ponist 142 h.h. and under, a. "Major Pedley, second in command, served in honds of their firms are in Canton." and some trophy being provided for the winner. the campaign on the North West Frontier of This gentleman also disposed of Mr. This proved a great attraction at Shanghai, India, under Sir William Lockhart in 1897-98, HUTTERBACH's best point by pointing where over 20 ponies offered,

In order to with the Malakan Field Ferca, with the First out that any firm hefore giving another aconetom the ponies to the lights of the ring Battalion Royal West Kent Regiment. That the management have arranged to allow practice -

was during the operations in Upper Swat and the Mamund Valley, including the engagements in the tent from Monday next between the hours of 6 and 7 p.m. The sairios for the at Landakai Agrab and Gut, and Badalai. He also served with the Buner Field Force, with contest are free.

the first battalion of Royal West Kent Regi ment during the operations in Baner and Chalma, including the engagement at Tanga Pass (medal and olasp).

firm credit, would take into consideration

who the registered partners of that firm ere, and would base their credit upon the registered partners, not the sleeping. partnera. Anybody king of giving credit ou the strength reputed partner, unregistered, would cognise the weak nature of the security, and probably refrain. Mr. A. G. SEETHER, the chairman of the Panang Chamber of Commerce, sesais to

THE STANDARD'S" NEW EDITOR.

LONDON, 16th November. Mr. Gwynne, of Kouter's Taingram Company, Limited, who has been appointed editor of the Standard, is a pronounced Chamberlainite.

A. fine new building, intended for a Chinese Public School, was opened at Shanghai on the 12th inst. It is established, and to be con- trolled, by the Municipal Council. Our contemporary the Daily News given a long report of the ceremonies and speeches.

There is a rather naire correction in the China Zeview. It reads: "We learn that in in favour of it as Six WILLIAM GOODMAN

Mr. Reginald J. Farrer, in a book which he

saying, on Saturday, Mr. Kent succeeded in expressed himself and brother judges to be

has published entitled "The Garden of Asia,"

securing a verdict for the Crown," we used a expresses some disapproval with regard to

wrong phrase. It is not for the Crown in such at the beginning of July this year, ·The

Yokohama. He says: "Yokohama demands no Captains Joslin and Elgood, two other of cases to secure a verdict," it is for the facts of wheels of legislation at Hongkong of peces-

notice except for its ugliness and the insolence the officers, served in the South African war the case to do that. Counsel's duty is simply to sity revolve slowly, but we trust that our

with which its dwellings pollute one of the most with the Second Battalion of Royal Woat Kont see that the facts are properly laid before the Legislative Council will not be bebind that

glorious prospects on earth. The Bluff is a Regiment and took part in the operations in jury. Exactly, and in what he deseribes as of Penang in taking effective steps to

have considered that our compradore" masterpiece of crime against the immortal the Orange Frea State, Orange River Colony properly laid the Counsel very often does Fuji-san. Yokohama is the business city,and Cape Colony south of Orange River during, secure a verdict. The facts themselves ara suppress the troubles so long complained of system should make a difference. It cer- Here the consuls dispense money to the unde- the South African wer

supposed to be stubborn things; but the aspect The Official Assignee at Singapore has long been persuaded of the necessity of auch tainly has not helped in any way to serving but needy, and the banks reproofs The other officere now 'stationed here are put upon them by a elever Counsel can often touching every phase of the question, he have indicated, more than do the Straits Orientalist Europsuus. It is generally hateful, phreys and Graham, and Lieut. Quartermaster temporary's phrase could be justifiably em-

registration. Only last year, in a. report

ameliorate the evil, which we suffer, as wo

ports.

a

a keen player of the game. This afternoon's match, “Over 35 c. Undor 35," promises to be a good one.

The Hockey championship will be played out this season. It remains to be seen whether a half Indian teare will again carry honours. The excellent play of the native reginants is attribu table, no doubt, to the fact that they practice at Kowloon during both winter sad summer.

The following will repressh Canigangower

CC. in their Leaguest with the Hong- kong C.C. "A" at the Hipy Valley to- day, commencing at 2pm E. Lammert (Capt.), M. El. Asgored J. D. Kinnaird, R. Stuart, L. A. Rose,

Bryan. J. Craik

Jordan, J. L

1 Fard, R. Pestonji.

The following will re the Hong- kong Civil Service Bricket Club in the League Match with the Company Royal Artillery to-day, commencing 2.15 p.m, sherp: Hon. Dr. Atkinson, H. T. Jackman, G. Roos W. H. Woolley, F. T. Lantle. R. Witchell, F. T. Robins, A. R. Raven, W. E. Wosser, L. B. Brett, and W. T. Andrewe, -

OMPAX.

SERIOUS SHIP COLLISION AT

SHANGĦAL::

The N.-C. Daily News reports that a serious collision oscurred at Woosung on the 13th instant, botween the C.M.S.steamer Fungakua and the M. M. wail tender Whangpoo.. The Derbyshire took a large number of cases of The Fungshun had her stem store, in; the Para rubber seed for the Conservator of tender had a big hole in her port side. Forests at Tenusserim. The Cheelure (the boat

to the needy but deserving. It is fall of Lieut. Hibbert, Sub. Fionta. Helmore. Ham-influence a jury, and so, ou occasion, our con-

crammed with gaudy and inferior curios' and Sumner.

ployed. dotted with notorious brothels. It is an ex- Altogether there are about 400 men, and pointed out how "at present it often

In passing, we may mention that Mr. cellent place to leave." This is all very smart,

some 16 families. happens that the managing partner absconds

STEPHEN is reported to have said that "as bat quite untrue in one respect. Yokohama is and the firm's books are not fortheeming Mr. HUTTENBACH had not moved any direct a very pretty place, and its Bluff dwellings are in any case the firm's books are not by negative, he would put the resolution." with few exceptions) presentable. themselves aufficient to prove partnership, and in Teowchew accounts apelly, in Deca Chamber of Commerce procedure at

Cantonese accounts very often, the partners Penang permit members to move direct o'clock yesterday morning. He arrived from Shanghai, where she is due te arrivò st li a...

negatives'?

Mr. J. H. E. de Carvalho died at one

Manila on Monday by the s.s. Rubi, suffer ing from heart failure. Dr. Justi attended him New South Wales has sent a Commercial here, but there was no hope for his recovery: He was a clerk is the Hongkong and Shing: Agent to Shangbai,

hai Bank, and was some six years ago trans-

are entered under fancy names or designa- tions, and in the accounts of all branches of the Chinese the partner if mentioned by a true name is not mentioned by that name by which he is generally known." A newly imported pointer dog fetched Th. ferred by his employers to their Manila branch.

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And five months ago, Sir WILLIAM GOOD- MAN explained "that among the Chinese of means there are many who wish to limit their liability to the amount of their share in the business. They dislike being liable

or unknown amounts resulting from the

280 at a Shanghai auotion. ·

A business man at Shanghai has instituted a servise of rubber-tyred rioshas there, which are proving very popular.

Before leaving Hongkong he was a prominent member of Victoria Recreation Club, having hold the swimming, championship for two or three years in succession. He was also on excellent swimmer under water, a good runner ud all-round athlete. The funeral took place

STEAMER MOVEMENTS.

before) took a shipment of 60 essas of seed for The two boats were interlocked, but the Fung- The C.P.R. steamer Empress of Japan arrived the Government of the Pegu District, Brush, managed to push the Whangpoo into shoal at Nagasaki at 1.30 pm, on Thursday, the 17th Now, and left again at 6 am. on Friday for asses for Afr. Hamilton, Ahlone Estate, Ran-water, where the tender soon settled down goon, 16 for the Conservator of Forests, Ten- abreast the Woosung Lighthouse. Daring the to-day.

asserim (2nd shipment), and 32 cases for the firm morning, the Fangshan attempted to extricato The steamer Atholl arrived at New York an of Messrs Dikeman Bras, Rangoon. The Prins korself, but the two boats were firmly inter- the 17th Nov.

Regent Luitpold took away a small consignment looked and they could not be separated then, evaz of rubber sands to the Negri Semblian State, with the aid of a tug, both heats being asbors WEATHER REPORT

FMS. These seeds are from fepitigallathe in the shoal water. At high water the Fung-.. Gn the 18th at 11.55 am. The prometer well-known rubber estate of which Mr. F. G. shun was able to get clear and steamed up river remains stationary in the zorthern part of Holloway is manager. A shipwent of 140 case to the Kin-lee-yuen Buoy, where she was to Laron and the neighbouring seas, and has fallen containing 462,000 seeds wont forward by the discharge cargo.previous to being docked. The at all other stations.

The diminution of pressure in the southern Princess Alice for a private frm in Singapore-tender Whangpostill lies in the stream opposita Philippines is caused by a typhoon, situated at alap from Kepitigalls estate. The shipment to the Woosung Lighthouse, her bows buried in present to the south of Cabu and praimably Manila consisted of 8 cases of rubber seed and the mad and only her stern showing abore moving westward.

7 cases of seeds of Ceylon produce. They were water. In the confusion caused by the collision, The menison is still moderating in the For-

Friction between Major Watser and the yesterday afternoon, when his friends palled mosa Channel and will probably be interrupted forwarded to Hasar Clarke and Co. Beside the N.-D. L. 8. Broumen just arriving from:

contracts which the managing partner may Artillery (Mr. James D. Strang) has osused enter into on behalf of the hong, and as, the istfar to resign.

a bachelor, but has numerous relativas at Sea, more particularly to the southward; Hongkong to mourn his lows.

Forecast:--Strong N.E. winds, fine.

Kopitigalle, the rest were from the Hongkong and Europe with the German mail, Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya-Ceylon also went ashore on the outer bar, but get of Observer.

at high tide.