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has not been the case, for with some strange mail routes, but competes with China on perversity another subject, with which theber own soil, and receives correspondence first has very little in common, has been and does general postal business all over imported into the discussion, and the Gor the empire. It cannot be alleged that she man MINISTER is ordered to stop a little does this to subserve any public interest, longer to square up yet another tendor while the division of revenue tends to subject. It does not yet uppear whether promote inefficiency all round. The Gor.

TELEGRAMS.

In the general interest axoited over the Tanjong Pagar Docks Arbitration," the harbor scheme for Singapore has dropped somewhat out of the public mind. It is "DAILY PRESS" BXCLUSIVE PERVICE. understood, however, says the Singapore Press,

RUSSIA. that tenders are to be in by January, and that three or four of the most quinant engineering contracting firms including Pearson. Ltd., Lowther Bros., and others are at prosent

scheme.

A. S. WATSON & CO., the pervorted ingenuity, which would reviveman MINISTER's efforts would be more represented hors in connection with the

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usefully employed in the general intorest in getting rid of this anomaly than is!. sucking to do a disfavour to all alike by introducing quother bone of contention in

a very unpleasant discussion at an in- convenient time, comes from Germany or China, but in any case it seems to come at A some that unfortunate period, before the new situation brought about by the coaua-Peking. tion of the Russo-Japanese war has had time to declare itself.

It in doubtless true that China luas been looking on with more or less resoutful feelings to the continued occupation of the foreign Legations in Peking by foreign troops, The right to guard the Lugations was imposed on Chins in consequence of her treacherous conduct in attempting to seize the Legations and their occupants; a crime, as China well knew, at variance with immemorial international practice, and which she has burself, at all periods of her history, considered deserving of condign

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ing to acknowledge, with every appearance, of reality; still she has only as yet taken her first almost infantile steps, and is yet far from having so far consolidated her institutions is to render a relapse imps. sible. Another curious feature about tim $16,50 affair is that Germany should appear as taking the lead in a movement having for its object the withdrawal of the Legat ou guards all romal, Doubtless Germany takes to herself intense credit for maguan- imity in having been ready to withdraw a portion of her garrison in Shantung, but the presence of her troops, un Chinese territory stood on au altogether different 13.50 basis from that of the Legation guards, and. was only defensible in practice un absolute 16.90 danger; or in case Chita bal refused or

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neglected to take the necessary steps to protect what was after all her own property, AS. WATSON & CO. though doubtless under lien to Germany

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At all events the withdrawal of the now annecessary troops can hardly be said to form a basis for any special consideration from the other Powers; and, after all, the withdrawal of the troops seems to have been effected as much for Germany's own convenience as in pursuit of any ideal con. sideration of international right on the part of China. We have suggested that the time for sking for the withdrawal was particularly inconvenient. While we willing to acknowledge China's good faith, and that on the whole she is really

Arthur

"Duke," the large tiger in Harmston's Cieens, has died at Singapore.

Mr. K. Shimizu, chief (foroiga) secretary for

the Osaka Ban-ni Orphan Asylum in Japan, is spending a month in Hongkong with the object of intervating the charitable in the work of his association. It was established in 1896, t&adopt Another ganboat has been refloated at, Portorplans and other destitute children, to educate thour, and to touch them to earn a living. The war has increased the number of these requiring the aid of the institute, and special appeals are therefore being made for help. The Emperor D-nguo forer was reported to be provalent at und Empress are subscribers. Further informa tion may be had from No. 18, Connaught Road. Foodbow recently.

of tio The Hongkong corropondent Cablenews, reporting the Linshow massacre, says:-The American and British residents of The Shanghai docks are still busy with Hongkong and Canton are worked up to high pitch, and aro convinced that Americs will de-

Tho Vicuroy at and severest, reparation. Canton whose rain extends over the district in which Lionohau is situated, is the min who insulted Secretary Taft when he went to Canton. He pleaded illness and sent his Secretary of War and party. He is a pronounced hater of Americans, and an abutter of the boycott,

The Australasians in Shanghei are getting apa Rugby Football Club.

Russian war vessels,

The ward of the Tanjong Pagar Arbitration Court is expected during the wook before Christm

British Malaya consumes (15,000 gallons of beer and ale anually. Of Guwa 421,00 gallons are made in Germany.

The Kobe Herald says that, according to the An American paper saya:-Uncle Sam is Ches, the organisation of the Japanosa Sab-patient and long sufforing, but when it comes marine Squadron has now been completed.

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Sours of the missionaries in Cores are reported to be carrying on az anti-Japanese propaganda. They will, no datiht, get the subbing they

deserve.

A Government Gazefle Exmordinary was issued yesterday, announcing a loves at Guverwent House at IG p.m. on His Majesty's birthday.

H. M. gunboat Poeed, as will be seen from our advertisement columus, is to bo offered for sale by pablie auction by Messrs. Hughes and Hough on November 21st.

The Shanghai station of the German-Dutch F'alegraphi Co., Ld, which is prepared to accept messages for all parts of the world, was to be opened for business on November 1st.

The report of the Porak Sugar Cultivation Co., Ld., for the season ending 31st July last, shows a credit balance in preft and loss account

of Tk 2,721, which the directors prop se to carry forward.

Garrison Order No. 596 sosus rather hard on our soldiers. It says that voluntary bathing wit be discontinued from Nov. 7th,-an apega- plimentary hinting at unwilling bathing to fellow in the cold weather.

A. Tokyo telegram to tho &C. Daily News saysThe two Americas, one Norwegian, and three Garman steamers captured after the sign- ing of the Pence Treaty but before the are ratification have been specially released to.

gother with their cargoes.

The Straite Times says:-United

States

to mobbing an admiral and stoning his escort, there is a time when atience ceases to be a virtuo. It was the Intervention of John Hay that saved Chin a from partition by the powers in 1893, and America has beon China's guardiau angel in international complications ever since. If she is compiled to step 1 and establish order at this time, it may cost Chins the best friend she has had, and the results will be very different from those desired by the instigators of the uprising.

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On Monday afternoon the crow of the Chan Hi Li tishing juk received severe injuries through the explosion of a dynamito charge. The crew consisted of a man, a woman and a

Their fishing ground- boy, eight years of age. was the expanse of water between Chung Chow As the man, Chun Suk, and Green Island. was letting off a charge, it exploded, blowing off his right hand at the wrist. The woman and child, who were standing by looking on, received injuries to the bend and body. As soon after the occurrance as possible the sufferers were removed to the Tung Wa Hospital, where their wounds received attention.

The Governor at. Ngunking has apologized to Admiral Train, and punished the ringloader of the attack. It appears that only one No. 6 akot, fired at a distance of 80 yards, struck the woman in the neck, barely penetrating the skin. The whole trouble was caused by her brother-in-law, a village bully, who has now 'eaten Borrow" at the hands of the Governor at Nganking. The two revolver shots which were subsequently fired, one of the Chinese boing bit in the wrist and another in the groin, undoubtedly sered the lives of two American officers, who were being attacked with big

LONDON, 7th November,

St. Petersburg is now quiet. The Auti-Jewish atrocities in the Provinces continue.

THE IMPERIAL GARTER KNIGHT.

Losvos, 7th November. H.R.H. Prince Arthur of Con- naught will start for Japan in the second week of January, to take the

siguin of the order of the Garter to H.I.H. Mutsabito, Emperor of Japan

SPANISH MONARCH'S TOUR.

LONDON, 7th November, King Alfonso has arrived at Berlin. REUTER'S SERVICE,Į

RUSSIA.

LONDON, 5th November. The St. Petersburg correspondent of the me says that Finland has won freedom, and a manifesto, embodying all the popular

demnuds, has been submitted for the Imperial signature.

The horrors of Odessa continue; the hooligans, aided by the police, bave slaughtered whole families of Jews with in- conceivable brutality; it is impossible to estimate the total of killed, but there are 5,500 wounded at present in the hospitals.

The railway strike is coming to an end and the service returning to its normal state. The strikers' demands have been granted. Sporadic disturbances are reported from the Caucusus, and in the vicinity of Odessa eight factories have been wrecked; the massacres were accompanied with revolting barbarities eyes goughout, tongues torn out with pinchers, and famlids burat alive.

ROYAL HONGKONG GOLF CLUB,

At the monthly meeting for the Captain's Cup, held on the 4th to 6th November, the following returns were handled is.

• Mr. C.-M. G. Burnie 80+ 1- 81 * Mr. H. W. Robertson ... 91 10 81

Mr. S, Fulcher

Mr. H. Pinckno... Mr. W. W. G. Rog Mr. C. W. May

90 882.

94 1284 95-1283

025

95 10 85 94 9 195 9 93

Hon. Mr. F. J.Badeley Mr. T. C. Gray... Mr. E. V. D. Parr Hom. Mr. G. Stewart Mr. A. B. Rouse ... 102 188

Tis for Captain's Cup.

The Pool was won by Mr. C. M. G. Burnie, out of an entry of 18, with the score of 80+1

- 81.

La the first round of the Championship com petition Mr. E. V. D. Parr beat Mr. T. C. Gray by three up and one to play.

In the second round, about to commence, the

SHANGHAI RACES

RECORD DAY.

The races were resumed yesterday in bracing weather, and beforo a large attendance. Oar correspondent télégraphs the following resulta:---

The NORTHERN CUP.--For Chino Popies. Value, Tls. 250; Resond, Tis, 50; third, Tls, 25,

Friendship (Mr. Burkill) Corindor (Mr. Mollor Tiara (Mr. A. Crighton)

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Three quarters of a mile race. Time 1 min., al sees.

The CHINA Cur.-For China Ponies, Valne Tls. 250; necoad, Tls, 50; third, Tla 25.

Mikosh (Mr. Heverink)

Lonely Knight (Mr. Woilleumfor} Aethelbert (Mr. Midwood) .

This was a one milo rass; the time being 2 mins, 10 secs.

The SHANGHAI ST. LEGER-For China

Ponies. Value, Tls. 750; second, Ils C third, Tis. 100.

Lavondor (Mr. Barkill... Czardas (Mr. Meyerink) Cotswold (Mr. Johnstons)

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A ong and thres quarter mile race. Time, (3 mina, 18 4:5 Suce.

The BRITISH NAVY Cur-For Chinn

Toniss. Second Tis, 10); third, Tla 50. :

Bicester (Mr. Johnstone)

Sunblink (Mr. A. Crighton) Glou Baenor (32. Dalgliesh)

Course, sovan furlonga; time, 1 min., 50 4/5

The SHANGHAI STAKES.-For China Fonies, Forced entry-First to receive 70 per cent- second 20 per coat, and third 10 por cant

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Gadfly (Mr. Burkill) Arganto (Mr. Meyerink) Ard Patrick (Mr. Johnatone) The time for this ovent, over a milo and a half course, iras 3 mins. 20 25 sons.

The RACING STAKES-For China Ponies Valio Tl. 250; second, Tls. 50; third, Thu, 25.

Celtic (Mr. Fearon)... Invinciblo Rose (Mr. Hayes)... Kildonan (Mr. Diestel...

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Course, one milo and a quarter time, 2 mins.

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The LLAMA MIAU STAKES.-For China

Ponisa, Value, Tla 250; second, Tls. SU; third,

Tle. 25.

Obio (Mr. Moller).

Blair Athol (Mr. Cumming)... Polka (Mr. Wullonmier)

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These were the only three starters in this event, the distamon being one mile and three quarters; and the time, 3 min, 50 sca

The SYCEE STAKES.-For China, Poules. Value, Tis. 250; second Tls. 50; thied, Tls. 25.

Sunblok (Mr. A. Crighton)... Cardiff (Mr. Burkill) Counsel (Mr. Ellis)..

Course, one mile and a quarter; time; 2 min. 415 secs.

The SIOCAWEI PLATE,For China Tonies. Value, Ts. 250; second, Tla. 50; third, Tls, 25.

Heather King (Mr. Camming)... Jetsam (Mr. Barkilly

Coronet Rose (Mr. Hyes)

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THE TEBRAU PLANTING CO.

The final meeting of the Tebrau Planting Company, Ltd., was held in the office of the liquidators, Messrs. John D. Humphreys and Son, Queen's Buildings, yesterday. Mr J. A. Jupp presided and others present were Monara. | P. C. Potts, Lau Cha Pak, Wong Man Lam, | J. D. Cottar, and J. A, Tarrant.

The report stated that according to the

Telegraphic Address: Pass. Color: A.A.C. 5th Ed. desirous of entering into the comity of the Consul-General Wilber, of Singapore, raportsfish-spears with barbed points, and the timely draw is as follows:-Mr. Forrest 2. Mr. Krast liquidators there was a net balungs of capital

P.Q. box, 1. Telephone No. 12

NIRTUS.

O list October, at Shanghai, the wife of Capt. W. BRID BOTH, of a dangbibe.

Ou lat Novembor, at Souchow, the wife of the Rev. 0. C. CRAWFORD, American Presbyterian Mission, of a daughter.

ALABRIAGES.

ARRANG

er; at Sanglas, FANNY A On 30th October; to GROBCE COLLINWOOD.

On 18 Novender, at Shanghai, WILLIAM FAGET

LAMBR to IDA MARY, only daughter of W TanLLOW LAY, Commissioner, Chinese Tuperial

Naritie Custores Service.

DEATH.

On 7th November, at the Government Civil Hospital, J. II. Gusnes, of oil, Philippine The fansal will pass the Monument Talaidy

[2531 at 4.30 this afternoon. HONGKONG OFFICE: UA, DES VEUX ROAD C. LONDON OFFICE: 101, FLEET STREKT, EC.

The Daily Press.

HONGKONG, NOVEMBER 8TH, 1905.

nations, it is not altogether the case that that he was infornied by the agent of the appearinon of the marines prevented any Mr. Burnis v. Mr. Dalzell, Mr. Mcpherson

China is quite out of her troubles, and is altogether a free agent. Rumours such as those which marked the beginning of 1900 bave not been altogether absent, and there is still, it K not to be denied, con- siderable pressaire

being brought to

Toyo Kison Kaisha that his company coatom-further trouble. plated making Singapore the tormians of their li no instond of Hongkong.

A meeting of the Legislative Council is called for to-day when the Hon. Attorney. Gozera will anova: "Rasaved that the resolu tion regarding the running of workmen's oars by the Hongkong Electric Tramway Com- pany passed by Council on the 4th Soplember, 1904, be rescinded as front to-day."

Owing to satisfactory news from the Weihai- wei gold mine the directors have decided to recommence crushing operations towards the

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out:

Gorney Grain used to tell of the Bab Balin. dist, Mr. Gilbert, that he was ones on a visit to a friend. On the morning after his arrival be was chatting with his host before breakfast, when he became suddenly aware that the family prayers were about to be read. The household bear on the Government to force it to

fled in, and the distinguished guest knelt down on the spot where he happened to be standing, go back into the old groove. The receti

Looking up, he caught his host's eye fixed on Lou outrage, even if it were an isolated

him with a warning glance, which he, howover, failed to read aright. The service began: fact, is yet sufficient evidence to show that

Almighty Tather, who hast made all men there is still a large tud a powerial party acerse to innovation, and the inability of end of January or the beginning of February.alike" (more telegraphic glances), "rish and the Government to trace it to its origin | The directors baro decided to call up one dollar poor, gentle and simple" Then, unable to goes far to prove that it is by no means on the shares, payable at the sad of January, in contain himself any longer, the host called "Gilbert, you are knealing among sure of its position. Still more is Germany's order to restart the machinery.

servants! attitude in the affair not altogether clear. Circumstances, it is true, havo fed up to the removal of the garrisons, which had become practically useless since thudessation of hostilition between Russia and Japan, but the Japanesykatsuragi. The Bogatyr returned they have not altogether led to the aandonment of Germany's policy of seeking to divide and weaken China. The most embarrassing of these is the maintenance of Post Officers all over China which can find no support on any principle of internaat Lional right or reason. If, as was at one time the case, China had taken to steps to form a post office of her awn, or if, after` having formed it, she were using it for the interference of

À telegram to the N. C. Daily News say--- The Bussian cruiser Boyutyr, with the Commis. sioners who are to arrange for the repatriation of Russian prisoners of war, arrived at Naga- saki on Oct. 20. Salutes were exchanged with

to Vlusivostock on the 31st.

Tientsin papera report that Mr. Chang Chion is starting s Dow company to rou strainers on the Yangtze, with a capital of Tls. | 1,000,000; and that Mr. Wu Jimpah's tannery Tientsin is vow prepared to execute orders, conjunction with his wollen mill, for all kinds of military and school equipments.

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Japoncm earpets, which.are held in high favour amongst foreigners in Japan are being prt en the China market, and bid fair to rival the Tientsia rug. They are males in wool, sosten, jute, or hemp in any design and shape and being of thick pile are very warm and durable. There are only two factories of note in Japan, and they have excntist several orilers for the foreign Legations there.

Russia and Japan are now evacuating Manchuria, and neither, is likely, for some time to come, to seck occasion for new quarrels, the German Government has re- solved to withdraw the superfluous portion of the garrison at Teiutao. In connection with this, and finding that the Chinese Government was prepared to efficiently guard the line of railway from Tsintao to Chiman, the German Government has also arranged to withdraw its guards along the line now no further needed. The whole of improper purposes, this arrangement is doubtless satisfactory to China, who has of late shown a real desire to respect her international engage pients. It also seems to be equally credit- able to Germany, who has shown a willing nças, now that the political aspect seetus fair, not to throw an apple of discord into a situation which, for the first time for eight of exterual postal matter, and its distribu-someshit tones down previous reports. Ho years, seems to be clear of danger. So far tion at the open ports. As soon as China says there was not enough cavalry to be so good; everybody is pleased, and it might was in a position to undertake this, she at important, and that some of the tacties were unintelligible to foreign experts. Equipments naturally have been expected that, having once commenced to withdraw gradually, reinoved this last subject of complaint, and at no time interfered with the local BARON VON MUMMwould have been permitted carriage or distribution of correspondence. to avail himself of the well-earned leave of Not so Germany; which not only keeps her absence which was to be the reward. Such post offices at the extremities of her ocean,

Germany, so far as her own or her subjects postal matters was concrined, might have been called for as a matter of advisability or even necessity. England, at one time, in the absence of any postal arrangements whatever, did at the beginning, as a matter

A correspondent of the N.-C. Doily News, of sheer necessity, undertake the carriage doseribing the Chinese Army Museuvres,

were good, but artillery too much diversibed, four different kinds of ammunition being required. Discipline and training seemed good. It was still held that the morale in warfare

would be bad.

Mr. Farr. Mr. Beavis by beating Ms. May has already passed into the semi-fol

THE SHADOW OF THE CROWN AGENTS.

us what are the A correspondent asks difficulties we referred to last work as likely to arise in the administration of the Singapore Docks by the local Government. We cannot do better than reproduce a portion of the letter on this subject which was dispatched from Singapore on May 18 1st by our travelling correspondent and appeared in C.. of Juna 29:

The whole question of the betterment of

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after paying and providing for all liabilities, of £43,685,09 which amount admitted of their returning to the shareholders 45.34 per cent of their capital, equal to two dollars trouty-six and seven-tenths cents por five-dollar stare.

THE CHAIRMAN-The accounts speak for themselves, and it is unnecessary to enlarge Shareholders en oo low tho upon them.'

money has been disposed of, and how we stand. I shall be pleased to answer any questions.

No questions were asked, and the CHAIEMAN moved the option of the report and accounts.

Mr. LAY CHU PAR seconded, and the ran

the harbour.and wharfago rccommodation istion was unanimously adopted.

liquidators. We could have them burned if you like.

Mr. Ports-No, no, Give them to the liqui; dators.

a purely local one, and, if the mistakes THE CHAIRMAN-There is one other smil of the past are not to be repeated, the maungement must be placed entirely in the matter whieh has to be decided, and that is hands of local mon, who alone understand the what is to be done with the books and papers the needs of the port.

I understand that the of the Company. It is provided by law that present proposal is to appoint a local Bard the shareholders should say what must be done from among the mercantile community with them. I suggest they be given to the . M. S. BAXTER SCHOOLS This is a very good idea. provided expert technical men are engaged under the Board. ANNUAL SALE OF WORK,

Another important point to be considered whether the Crown Agents shall be allowed to Yesterday the annual sale of work in aid of control the purchase of stores,

aud engage In, draw commissions. If the Crown Agents are the matter Singapore might as well let the allowed to have anything whatever to do with present state of affairs continue. The Colony cannot afford to pay commissions to the Crown Agenta, nor can it afford to have. repeated here the Colombo tug boat flance or the Colombo coding fatties failure. As business men, the new Board will know how to get the best valas for their tay. If the Beard is to do its work thoroughly, it should be insisted upon, before each individual member takes office, that it should be entirely free from domination by the Crowe Agents. With the farce of the constencion of the Singapore Kranji Railway always before their eyes one has hopes of the new Board showing a bold front to the Grown Agents"

the C. M. S. Barter Schools took place in the City Hall. This long established institution extending back over a period of twenty years and mere, has invariably enjoyed a large mensare of public support, and yesterday's sale proved no exception. The thirteen stalls were arranged rond the sides and down the centre of the hall, and as each was laden with a prefusion of fancy goods, attractively displayed, the result was very pleasing to the rye. In charge of tho various stalls ware :

Mrs. Batey Wright, Mrs. Lammert, Mrs. Herbert Lammert and Mrs. Seth.

Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Hation and Mrs. Ros Mrs. Edward, Mrs. Colgrove, Miss Haveland. Mrs. Chatham, Mrs. Jones and Mrs Lambell Mrs. Fetor, Mrs Tarner and Miss Berkeley. Lady Berkel 7. and the Misses. Berkeley. Mrs. Bell, Miss Penruddock, Miss Blair. Mrs. Lauly, Mrs. Guotz, and Mrs. Fuchs, Miss. Bowley, Mrs. Irving and Mrs. Davis. Mrs. Hancock, Miss Hancock and Mrs. Saunders.

This the shareholders agres to do. The ŰRAIRMAN-Thụt definitely finishes the Tebrau Planting Company.

TRAMS AT SHANGHAI,

Tho N.-C. Daily News of Nov. 1 writes:- Tramways are really coming. The agreement has been signed, the stipulated deposit made in Loulos. and the engineering staff is expented to arrive, here by the sud of the present month. The approbeusions that hars born entertained as to the damage that may be dose to the gas and water pipos in the Settlement by electroly ic antion ars, wo anderstand, very much exaggerated. When electric tramways were best introduced in tho Bome £200,000 will probably be spout on works and material for the improvement of United States, considerable damage was dous Conducts and barbat in the near future.owing to the danger not being under- but with the precautions enjoined by the Commercial Intelligence.

present Board of Trade rolex, to which on tramways are bound to noform, this danger Los practically cutirely disappeared, while the conditions here are particularly favourable.

- LATEST STEAMER MOVEMENTS.

The Glen Line str. Glenfory, from Lontou, etc.

left Singapore on Monday orening, the Eth ́inat.

The C.P.R str. Athenian arrived at Nagasaki Mr. Swan, Mrs. Toukor and Mra Badeley. at &30am. un Frity, the 7th inst, and loft again at 3 pm. same day for Kobe, where she is Mrs. Pritchard and others,

ine to arrive at 8 am, to-morrow, Refreshment stall—Mrs. Thompson, Mr. The LG.M, Australia str. Prinz Sigismund | Gershom Stewart, Mrs. Dickson, Mr. Craick left Kob vis Maji on Monday at 6 p.m., and may be expected here on Monday, the 13th inst. The ILA.L. str. Sithonia, from Hamburg, left Singapore for this port on the 7th inst, a.m., and may be expected here on the 15th inst,,'.m.

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Grab Bags-Miss Armstrong and the Misses The sale was well attended and among the Seth. patrons was H.B. the Governor.

WEATHER REPORT.

On the 7th at 11.20 a.m. The barometer has risen over 'Japan and fallen slightly over China.

The salieyolonio area retains over China, but gradients are somewhat easier, and the monsoon is likely to moderate gradually in the Formosa Channel and the N. part of the Chius Sea.

Forecast:-Moderate N. E. winds; fine.