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that the hope of avoiding internal conflict largely influenced the late Emperor Napoleon in entering upon what proved to be so dis- astrous acampaign. A resort to such beroic measures is, however, always a very venture.

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ordinary statesmanship to estimate what may be the result. If the discontent is only on the surface a war may have the effect of drawing the people together but, on the other band, if such discontent is deep seated precisely the opposite effect will be produced, especially if the operations in the Field fail at the outset in being successful. Looked at in the light of what has since happened, it is indeed surprising that disturbances in Russia did not arisa at a much earlier date. There must all along have been an undercurrent of ill fealing, which cannot fail to have hampered operatious to a consi- derable extent, and the murrel is that with

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS FRIDAY, MẤY TH, 1905

A rattan abairmaker from St. Frances Street

was charged by Mr. T. Olson at the Polios Court yesterday with creating a disturbance and causing nuisance and annoyance by allowing smoke to ascend from his flat to the door of the complainant, who was kept awake by the fumes. Mr. Orme inflicted a fine of $20, with the alternative of ono month's hard labour.

TELEGRAMS.

["DAILY PRESS AUCTION.) ENGLISH KING AND FRENCH

MINISTER...

LONDON, 4th May.

BALTIC FLEET NEWS.

STILL AT VAN FONG BAY. "Yes, we saw the invincible Armada" replied Second Officer Gully of the ss. Wuiora, which arrived here from Penang posterday, in reply to a question from a Daily Press reporter. Captain Brown, muster of the Waihora referred our representative to Mr. Gully who was the The King has had a long interview officer of the watch when the vessel passed the Baltic fleet, and the second officer with M. Delcassé, the French Foreignzylated his stery as follows:-We saw about Minister. It is assumed that the forty ressole riding at anchor in the bay amoorst them thres thres-funnollars and four Wagner Morocco question was largely respon or five two-funnellar. The majority of them Waldteufel sible for the protracted duration of were not very modern ships and ouo, with thy troyal jarde across, I am almost sure was a boys raining ship. Tho Peterburg was doing patrol duty outside the entrance to the lay, but did not signal ur as wo passed. The vassels

The following is the programme of music to be played by the band of the Second Royal West Kent Regiment on the Now Parade Ground on Monday next, from 5 to 630 p.m. :— March. “A Frangcza“. Selection from "La Mascotte" Valas....... "Dolores" Song (Cernet Solo) "The Better Land"... Cowen

Overture tonnager

Costa

• Andran

Selection of ... "English Air" .............. F. Gedfrey the interview.

Evidence in the case of Wong Ka Cheong who extulition as au armed robter Mr. H. E Pollock (instructed by Mr. R. A. Harding) is applying for on behalf of the Chinese Govern- ment concluded at the Folico Court posterday. Mr. II. N. Ferters for the defence (instructed

LABOUR TROUBLE AT CHICAGO.

LONDON, 4th May. An extensive and serious strike. by Mr. Oto Kong Bing) and Mr. Pullock, having which latterly is accompanied by addressed Mr. Hazeland, the magistrale in:ting, is in progress at Chicago. timated that he would reserve his docision until Monday next.

Masara. Long Hing, & Co, the well-known dealers in photographic apparatus and material of Queen's Road snusures their removal into the more spacious premises just vacated by Mr. Blanck, No. 17, Queen's Roul. In connection with the remoral Masare, Long Hiog, & Co., are holding photographic competition for arasteurs-kudcaps prints or onlargements, any size and by any process. Dr. G. P. Jordan and Mr. C. Shirotor have consented to judge the exhibits, and having regard to the large number of enthusiastic amateur photographers in the Colony the competition will doubtless prove a very interesting one.

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were still conling, The whole fleet is

within the three mile limit of the Antum coast.

SHANGHAI RACES.

Third Day, 4th May,

Stewards:-Mosurs. A. MoLeod (Chairman), . Brodersen, H. J. Uraig, W. 8. Jackson, D. Landals, John Liddoli, R. Maogrags, S. W. Pratt (Clerk of the Course) and F. J. Burrett (Secretary).

GBEAT NORTHERN PLATE-Value, Tis, 250: Second pony, T. 50: If five or more staters, Third pony, Tle. 25: For China ponies that tave run at this meeting. Winnora of one race at this meeting, Abs, extra; two or more races, 10lbs. extra. Jockeys who have never won an Official race allowed blba. Seven Furlongs, Messrs. Common and Robson's Friendship

(Mr. Burkill) I The Riug's Lancier

(Mr. Mayerluk Mr. G. H. Potte' Heather King...

(Mr. Cumming) 3 RACE CLUB CHallenum Cup-Value, TlE, 500. For China ponies, bous fide griffins at date of entry. To ho won at two consecutive boss fide property of the same owner of OWROTE. meetings or three times in all by ponies the Ficat poay to received Tls. 250, Socond pony, Tel. 50, and Third pony, Tis. 15, until the Cup is fiually won, when the Second pouy will receive 75 per cent, and the Third pony 25 per

cunt, of the Entrance Fees. One Mile and a Quarter.

Mr. Quvioc's Cedrio

The Colombia Stable's Goldan Engla Mr. Marins' Janos ...

Probably the Russian Admiral left, Kamran Bay bans he was aware that in the event of death trap. His position at Van Fong Bay riot-Jeanne tornado attack he was in a veritable forty-five miles north, is a little better, but not mucli. In case of an attack he might have the opportunity of escaping through the Kuschannel between Kus Isisal and the const, bat the Japanese are aware of, and would no donht guard the passage to freedom. I have told you all I noticed in passing" remarked Mr. Gully, "but it you can spare the time I would

(Mr. Fearon) 1 like to show you samas extracts from the diary

(Mr. Morving) 2 of one of the ship's company with regard to Our reporter remarked that

(Mr. Meyerink) 3 the fleet."

no abject provided nows

Timo-2.42-2/5. forthcoming, and after a few moments absobos SHANTUNG STAKES-Volus, Tis. 200: Second the Second returned and opened the book al a pony, Ths. 50: Third pony, Tls. 25, A. forced page which was headed

antry for all satxoription griftus otherwisa MIRACULOUS ESCAPE OF A PENANG STEAMER. | entered at this meeting.

"While ping Kamraka Bay (wrote the raca 5hs. extra, two rache owner of the diary) we took a good survey of Unplaced ponies allowed 3lbs. One Afile. the same, but saw nothing of the Russian Mr. Bruce Robertson's Tinca Armada The weather was vory fine, and bad the appearance of having bean so for somo Mr. Twoyees' May Duke time, 20 I imagine the Arinade, with

Mr. Wheeler's Opal... its crew in good health and full of spirit, must have sailed away at day light with no enemy in sight, as the fishermen there were

THE RIOTS IN WARSAW.

LONDON, 2nd May. The Warasw disturbances were renewed in the suburb of Prugs last night; the Hussars fired killing four and wonoding many. 9.45 p.m. a bomb was thrown into a military patrol is the chief street, and the troops fired thren volleys, the bomb killed two Cossacks and a policeman, and wounded two ladies; many were killed and wounded by the volleys but the number is not ascertainable as the troops imam diately mirranded the whole district.

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the dissatisfaction generally existing in Russia, there were not matbreaks at an carller stage. From first to last the war for ber was a series of disasters, but she always returned to the fray, perhaps instigated to do so in some degree by the certainty that giving in would be the signal for an out break on the part of the people. All along, therefore, it was n case of going “double or quita" in this respect. Every new defeat added to the difficultice, and there can be no doubt that the fall of Port. Arthur which would appeal to the popular imagination | bed the effect of combining all the clements of discontent, and bringing matters to a head in the so-called "strikes." If it was the idea of the Russian Government that a war would enable them to stem the tide of rebellion which their misgovernment had brought about they failed in précisely the not smack of observation," and in America, they do not care to incur the reproach. Eréu same way as many others, who had adopted the current sang is redolent of Manchuria and a similar policy, had failed before thera. Awar. When you are in a hurry to get from a successful war with an array returning from place you must say you are doing a Kuropat victory way be a valuable means of main-kia." If you are speaking of how a prize tighter. patriotic songs, and a fight ovsued, a namber calm and covered with a slime-passengers Third pour, la, 25,

taining authority, but an upsuccessful war with continued demands both in money and service on a discontented people is a very different thing; and it is this that Bassin has had to face, It may be that the Russian Goferument was not as well informed of the true state of things in the country as

A. S. WATSON & CO. has been assumed. A system of muzzling the Press may prevent unpleasant comment upon the acts of an autocratic Government, but it has also the effect of proventing the authorities from knowing what is really 139 going on. Had the Russian Government heeu fully aware of the state of feeling in the country it is quite possible that the war with Japan would not have been entered upon-tempting though such a course might appear to be to those in favour of an aggressive policy. It may be doubted whether from the first the mass of the

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nation were in favour of the war. Ceriaialy for a long time a kirge majority have been opposed to its continuance; and it is im- possible to ignore that this is the state of public feeling which the Russian Govern- ment has now to face,

A plague case is to-day reported, at Forsien Strost, not fatal.

The French mail of the 4th April was delivered in Londen on the 3rd inst.

Prince Arisugawa is taking to England four pairs of Japanese dogs, called "Chin," as, present for Queen Alexandra.

The meat question" at Shanghai becomes more sorious. The "squeeze pidjin" folk are now threatening matton, as well as beef.

For being in possession of and preparing illicit opium, a native was posterday fined $750 by Mr. Orme at the Polics Court.

"He is but as a bastard to the time that doth

a unded a blow yan mast say he "pat over

Karoki." If you have been selling goods with success you must say that you have had an "Oyama of a time." If you get tied up with a bere, who won't let you go, you must say he You can arrange it Port Arthured you." yourself and keep up with events.

Messrs. Walker, Lambe, and Ca,'s Chi un

LATER.

Reuters correspondent in Warsaw wires, that io tlio Sghting of yesterday, the troops not only fired but used the batts of rides, buyoasts and swords, breaking the heads an ! limbs of women and children and infloting terrible injurica. The troops in Kalismi in Poland entered a

church where a congregation was singing

of women being killed, In consequence of the bloodshed a general striks has beeu pro-

claimed in Poland and Lithuania,

LOSS OF A BRITISH DESTROYER.

LONDON, 2nd May, During the naval maneurres at Berehaven on Monday night, the destroyer Syren ran on a

THE WAR.

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THE THIRD BALTICERS IN

Tea Market Report states:-Pablio salos rost, and broke her back; no lives were lost. comprised 913 half-chests Black Leaf. Sales were made in first grop Keemuns Sid, per lh, and in Monings from 4 to 5d. per lb. Some considerable sales have been made in Ano Keemuns for export, from 8d. to 18. pér lb., with a limited inquiry up to le. 2d to s. 4d. por lb. In medium Ningchows 51d. to 31d. has been obtained from the home trade. Fiuo Pangongs have been sold up to 10d. per lb., and are still inquired for. Monings, from 94d; to 44, remain about steady, and ure in some request, showing most excellent value.

Selection

Paltz Belection Dance Serenats

Selection

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"Reminiscences of Ireland" Godfrey Intermezzo.. "On the Road to Moscow 100t

MENU-Hore D'Oeuvre Caviar on Toast. Soups-Cruband Chicken Soup, Italian Contona: Fish-Boiled Fish. Entrees Frisket of Chicken Jarded, Pate-de-foie-Gras en Aspie, Grilled, Fillet of Beul. Jointe-Roast Turkey, Rount Saddle of Mutton, Boiled York Hamu. Curry-urry Lobster. Vegetables-Boiled Potatoes, lashed Potatoe, Cabbage, Beans. Sweets-Plum Padding, Goose burry Tart and Cream. Vanilla Ice Cream. Fiuger Cakes. Fruits in Season. Ten and Colfer.

SIGHT.

PENANG, 4th May. The steamer Selangor, which arrived here to-day, reports that she passed the Third Squadron of the Russian Armada at ten o'clock this morning.

Admiral Nebogatoff's fleet was then off Jugra.

BOXERS.

Winners of one 10lbs. extra.

(Mr. Burkill) L

(Mr. Camming) 2 (Mr. Reid) 5

Time--2.10. PARI-MyTUEL BRAKED-Value, Tla 300: Sasond pony, Tis. 75. It five or more starters,

Time-3.20.

For China ponios.

"(Mix. Cumming) 3

RACING STAKE-Value, Tia. 250: Besond puny. The 50: If five or more starters, Third pony, 18, 25. For China ponies that have not ran before 1st January, 1905. Griflus nt date of entry and non-winners at any meeting, allowed 5ths. Winners Bibs extra. Qua Mila. Mr. Charley's Aethelrod (Mr. Burkill... Mr. Henry Morriss Cross-in-hand

(Mr. Campbell) 2 Mr. Quebec's Critic (Mr. Fearon)

coming out as we were passing. The sea was

considered it to be caused by fiab spawa--but by Griffins at dato of entry allowed 7lbs. A penalty its greasy appearance and odour (not of an of 7b for non-steriors and winners at this (zone natura) one could easily imagine that the meeting. One Milo and a Half. healthy crews had been getting a bath, in that The Bing's Czardas (Mr. Meyerink)

Mr. Quebec's Sphere (Mr. Fearson... locality a short time previously. A French Mr.G. H. Potta Highland Klug cruiser wassteaming in and out near the indons" of the shore, probably to prevent any breach of A little farther north wa international (renty. passed a most conspicuous menument (Pyramid Rook). A stranger to the coast suggested that nature had thrown it ap to commemorate the achievements of the Russian Admiral's great naval victorios extending from. Rassin west to France east, without a wounded man or a crip- pled skip. However, wa were feeling quite safe by their absence, when our prime commander. anddenly exclaimed the Russian Fleat." How

Timo-2.7. suddenly tranquility lost its equilibrium! YANGTZE CUP.-Valne, Tis. 250; Second Maring, field and ofber glasses were in great pony, Ths. 50; if five or more starters, Third demand, and passengers rushed fore and aft pony, Tis. 25. For Chins ponies that have run The officers on the | at this meeting. Winners at this meating 5 lbs. almost bereft of reason. bridge kept their eyes on the famous Victory II | extra; Unplaced ponies allowed 5 lbs. (the Petersbury), which was doing hawk duty mile and three-quarters

Mr. Osvald's Blair Athol

Mr. Quebec's Sphere

Str. Wingard's Algerine

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at the entrance to Van Fong Bay. Then task began counting and measuring ur possible combatants. We felt it was hopeless as the armada loomed clearer in a forest of funnels and masts. Fortunately most of the three-funnelled craft wars busy coaling, and apparently did not notice as. The other portion

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(Mr. Cumming) 1

(Mr. Fearon): 2

(Mr. Moller) 3

Time-- 3.54-4/5 MANCHU STAKES-Value, Tla. 250; Second

114

(Mr. Zahn) 3

J

(Mr. Meyerink) 3

250;

By kind permission of Lt-Col. Aitken and Offers, the band of the 119th Infantry will play the following programme of music, at the King Edward Hotel, during dinner, this (Friday) evening (weather permitting) :-- March. Under the Double Eagle" Wagner "Folk Songs of Italy" Rampezzotti The River of Years" Liddell Ernst up to date" ...Lutt

During the past ten months bands of Hong-

of this modern fest were evidently squaring pay. Tls. 50; if tive or more atarters, Thirt Old Tapestry

Hoggetti

their yards-quite a new departare in modern pony, Tis. 25. For China ponies, bona fide Macbeth tangkiso have been holding meetings in Ch'ionsei and towns nepund. Their arowed purpose was according to some, to uphold idolatrons customs warfare. We felt extremely lucky when we grifos at date of entry, that have run and rot and resist composed mostly of farmers and cool workers. liking

pro-foreign tendencies. They were Saw the fighting Petersburg turn away, not won a race. One wits and a quarter.

the lenk of our rakish little Mr. Henry Morriss' Cross-in-hand In December they were reported to be thousands

(Mr. Campbel 1 strong, but meeting secretly. During that craft. We had not yet condescended to boist Mr. Hunter's Castaway ...... month a louder was captured and his property our national colours when our attention was confiscated, but still they reamed to grow unil attracted to another oraiser vultaring around Mr. Maria Czikos... in February there were seventy or eighty bands our seaward quarter. With Ross's latast Time-242-1/5. reperted to be nightly drilling. In the

CONSOLATION Cup-Velus, TIs. beginning of March a village was asked to and best the officers recognised the greyhound of vautribute funds for a new school. It refused, the Atlootio (the Deutschland), Now our climax Second pony, Tle. 30; if Ave or more starters, saying that there was no need of a school and against her 23,23 knots. Neither our owners Third pony Tls. 25. For China ponise that no scholars to send to it if it were built. The magistrato seized a ring eader of this passive nor Lloyds could have expected as to outship have run at this mosting and not won a race. If the report is accurate, au accident has resistance movement. An attempt was made to her for any length of time. However, we One mile and a quarter. happened on the East River at New York which rescue him and during the confusion of the were thankful that we got away. Great The Riog's Lancier is the most extraordinary within our recollec. suoceeding few days two ok'ai and two soldiers tion. Descending into the tunnel which is were killed, a ganboat smashed up, and a pas. credit is due to the engine room staff for their Mr. John Peel's Zodies..

general rising, but too soon for the Boxers it Brooklyn Bridge, a workman somehow got into seems, for they were unprepared. They marched they only came on dock to get a blow and to the compressed air chamber. From this he was on the oity of Chienwaibsien. It shut its shot up through the roof of the tunael, through gates and seat for help. At this critical tima hound and the good old ship Waikora. As 15ft of and on the river bod, and through the Dr. Smith, of the Canadian Mission, and yet we had not shown our colours; perhaps we

party, mostly ladies, arrived by river. river itself into the air outside, and drapped were ordered to return, ss no protection could were fealty, but had an eleven inch shell struck Second pony. Tla 200; Third pony, Tls. 100, back into the water again! More extraordinary be given them. They s

saw from their boat a Egbt we were ready to stand by to hoist St. For all Chins ponies winners at this meeting. still, he was quite anlujured, and kept himself between the Imperial soldiers and the Dozers George's, St. Andrew's and St. Patrick's finge at Que mile and a querier.

and one village burned by the

When Вохега.

the peak and the Maltese at the malumast. Mr. John Peels' Ard Patrick

(Mr. Marling) I aflent until picked up. Men have been blown they were about to return the magistrate effored and to go down in the ship, we love, doing our bodily through doors and even through walls to take them into the city, where they stayed t

Messrs. Torg, and Barley's Zambesi

(Mr. Wuilleamier) 2 my duty." before, but we are certain the above put up a days in terrible suspense, hearing

wailing of the Chinese, who were still mere frightored, record.

The 8.s. Heim strived from Bangkok yeat. Mr. Bruce Robertson's Gadfly Who will talk after this of the and seeing heaps of the headed bodies all around. terday. She saw the Russian fleet at anchor

(Mr. Burkill) 3 impossibility of being shot out of a cannon, a The Boxers being defeated the missionaries in Van Fong Bay on the 30th April.

Time-2.36-4/5. 4 Yaumati postman was so interested in a Jules Verne's heroes were in" From the Earth

NIL DESPERANDUM Cor.-Value, Tle. 200 ; were escorted safely to Kiating. The Boxers play boing performed at the To Shing theatre to the Moon"?. Thus far the Globe. For our took refuge in a fortress called the "Iroa

Second pony, Tls. 30; Third pony, Tha. 25; Mountain, where they are now, at the time of

bare ran and not won & rice; Unplaced ponies allowed & lbs; Jockeys who have ever won the Champions, Derby or St. Leger at Shanghai, Hongkong or Tientsin, barred. 7 furlongs. Mr. Morgan Phillips' Subterfur. Hooper) 1

(Mr.

At the Police Court yosterday Mr. Orme being made under the East River, close to hen ent to pieces. This was a signal for a masterful performance. During the chase

HONGKONG, MAY 5TH, 1905.

which the Tur persistent manner in Russian Government, during the negotiations which preceded the outbreak of hostilities, worked for a warlike in place of a peaceful solution of the questions at issue has been the subject of much speculation; but recent events way possibly place Russia's action in now and more comprehensible light, sentenced two crelias to ono month's imprison- The general opinion has been that Russia ment and six hours' stocks for broaching the made the common mistake of underestimat.argo of a ship unloading at the Kowloon ing her opponents and that she was persuaded Godowns, and stealing therefrom a quantity that Great Britain would not adhere to the promised alliance with Japan, should hostilities actually take place. That these views influenced her to a considerable extent is highly probable but events which have since taken place suggest another solution to the problem. It is quite possible that Russia was induced in no small degree to

of tes, beans and other articles.

An unemployed coolie who perhaps fait that he must get into harness again stole a riczba from Queen's Road on Wednesday. He was arrested, charged before Mr. Orme at the Folies Court yesterday, convicted, and sentenced to 21 days' hard labour and six hours' stocks.

the

They

two

see the distance increasing between the grey.

BOUND STRATEGY.

There is, however, another theory which may

(Mr. Meyeriuk) I (Mr. Dalgleish) 2 Mr. Oswald's Honeysuckle ...

(Mr. Cumming) 5 Tixe-2.43.1/5. CHAMPION SWENYSTAKES, —Vglus, Tla, 800;

enter upon the war from a consideration of that he took up a position on the stage. When selves, we attach great importance to the first writing, bosieged by the Imperial soldiers. The possibiy be found to have a substantial basis in For subscription grifflus of this meeting that

the internal state of the country-much iu | «. lakong ordered hita off he became so enraged five words.

the same way as the Franco-German war was incurred by Napoleon III. The dis. content which culminated in the recent outbreaks had been long existent, and must have been well-known to the Russian Government. When a country is in such a state, a war is sometimes it means of consolidating it and so averting internal disturbance. It ut least supplies something for the public mind to dwell upon; and if it is successful at the outset may have the effect of averting revolution. Such was the state of France before the outbreak of the war with Germany, and there is no question

as to assault the constable. Charged before

consternation all around is very great, and poople are flocking iuto Kiating for the proteo

Mr. Orms at the Police Court yesterday, be HONGKONG SANITARY INSTITUTE. tien of the walled city.-N.-C. Daily News,

was ordered t pay a fine of $5 or be imprisoned. with hard labour for fourteen days.

WEATHER REPORT,

fact,ad it in that the supposed base at the Pescadores is nothing more than a bluff, that Admiral with his main feet is much nearer bome, and that be is allowing his phan. tom, joined with time, which is all in his favour, to fight his preliminary battle for him in the oath. Daring as we have seen the Japanese navy to be when daring has been its Mr. W. B.'s Domino one, it has shown na during the last weeks that

Time--1,51-2/6.

(Mr. Holl) 2

(Mr. Vida) 3

An extraordinary general meeting of the. A number of Chinese were holding a funeral Sanitary Institute of Hongkong was held on The Hongkong Observatory yesterday issued feast at Wanchai Road on Wednesday night Wednesday night in the rooms of the Lostitutes, the following report: when two marinee from H.M.S. Andromeda No. 10, Wyndham Street.

On the 4th at 1155 am: The barometer it can be prudent as well when restraint is most. Mr. Ellis Kadoorio's Desert Chief entered the house, assaulted the inmates, and The following office bearers were elected to has risen genersily, except over the S. Philip effective. The longer the Russians are kept at

pines

sea without a light, the more difficult will be began to break up the furniture. The police servo until Qotcher next:-Dr. Pearse, chairman;

A high pressure area, which is progressing their task when the moment for fight comes. wore sent for, and were marching their charges Messrs. Cunningham, Jackman Carter and Dr. Eastwards, is central between the E. coast of Their floating eapplies of coal and provisions aro

Clark,committevofmanagement; Dr.Meofarlaue,

China and W. Japan

being continuously denuded, their ships becom to No. 2 Police Station when they in turn were

Gradients are slight in the North, anting fouler, their men wearied and demoralised assaulted, and the marines attempt to escape.treasurer, Mr. Gibson, secretary; and Mr. Carter,

moderate in the South.

by long searching for an elusive and dreaded They were, however, secured and placed before assistant socratary.

Strong N.E. and E. breezes may be expected foe. In Japan, at all events, the poppiar inol- Mr. Orme at the Police Court yesterday, when

in the Formors Channal and the N. part of the ing is one of calm confidence in the ability of they were enok fined $10 and ordered to pay $5

China Sea.

its feet to deal an effective blow when the oritical moment arrivos.-N-G. Daily New compensation.

It was announced that an Examination for Inspectors of Nuisance will be held in October should sufficient candidates present themselves.

Forecast:-Fresh E. winds; fair,

Travel and experience and the inquiring spirit are like temptation; they either kill or A child brought up on the invigorate. "sheltered life" system may grow up a good man, bat the odds are against his goodness being a potent influence on his fellows.w Spectator.