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EXCELLENCY means there must be no more A football match has been arranged between criticism of his methods. They are to the Lusitano and Rovers Football Clubs for assemble as
directed, to say only the to-morrow (Friday), kick-off at 5.15 p.m., on the Causeway Bay ground. The following will things expected of them, and to come to a represent the Lusitano Club-H. M. Simons decision as autocratically dictated by him-P. Roza and A. V. Barros; R. C. Silva, J. M. A. S. WATSON & CO., sell. With nil his shrewdness and canning, Britto and A. Halfback; A. O. Barendas, E. M. this official can be very simple at such times Osorio, A. Ribeiro, L. Ozorio and A. F. Rosario, as his eyes are covered by hoary prejudices, The Manila Callences soya - At the age of He would probably be called a "long-horned 130, Ines Guzman, a native woman residing at Tory" if be belonged to another race.
12, callo Peñarabia, Sao Nicolas district, died TO the despatch referred to he seems to be on January 20th of old age." Manila journalists casting round for devices and forloru hopes not one of them has gone so far as 139 before. have discovered many centenarians lately, but like a hard-hunted fox. He endeavours to We need hardly say that no trust can be put in revive the provincial jealousy which is just these stories of great age; the Manila journalist as common in China as nutipathy toward is no slave to veracity, anyway; and there is real foreigners. The Kwangtaug men are never any tasution of doctinentary evidence in DISPENSARY to bestir themselves leat the Honan and these usior.
Hopeh folk should step in and put their faces to shame by doing the work and taking the honour and glory and profits, That would be, be points out, a calamity He goes on to hint that his obnoxious taxation proposals are as unalterable as the Medean and Persian laws, that what he 5 PER CENT. DISCOUNT
has said he has said, nud that they are ALREADY ADVERTISED, | lifted out of the field of discussion. That
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was scarcely a soothing preliminary to his invitation to the people to take up shares.
In Japan and Europe, says the REDUCTIONS voice of the charmer, a railway is promoted
Have been made from this date IN THE PRICES of many of the following :-
PATENT MEDICINES,
INFANTS' FOODS,
NOAPS,
"PERFUMES.
E MAINTAIN THE LARGEST
WE
AND MOST COMPLÈTE STOCKS of the20
GOODS in the Colony, and our Stocks being frequently turned beer, ensures all Goods being FRESH and in the BEST CONDITION.
in the morning and the capital all sub- scribed by evening, so convinced are those foreigners of the Incrativeness of such undertakings. This is indeed a desperate remely for such an anti-foreign official adopt, the holding ap of the foreigner as a shining example to his constituents. More
keeping with his ebaracter is his later reference to the foreigner, whom he repre- sents as coveting this "absolute certainty of enormous profits," and whose wicked cleverness is such that HIS EXCELLENCY **cannot guarantee that foreigners will not be-tempted to stitch it away from you." This irresistibly reminds us of a nursery scene, in which a captious child is induced to take its food by the maternal threat to give it to pussy. Viceroy Baum's children A. S. WATSON & CO..] are not quite so child-like, however. Yea, they reply (or will reply when the Viceroy abandons his habit of locking up those who express their opinioń) yes, We realise all'
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By kind permission of Lt-Colonel C. H. U. Price, D.8.0., and Officers 129: D.CO. Bala chis, the land of the regiment will play the following programme at the U.S.. Club, March... "Sergeants of the Guard," W. Kinner Kowloon, on Feb. 2nd, commencing at 4pm.
Intermezzo" On the Road to Moscow," P. de Letz thoughts and Fears," Hope Temple Selection... "Keminiscences of Offenbach,” Winter-stem Fotka......." OF WỪ K0,"
Cirtelen Cote Waldteufel
Vale Un Crozier Depot,"
All is not well in Boni, the South Celshes state, just overrns by the forces of the Nether- lande India Government. The people are taxed to pay a war-indemnity, bit will not ry it
Te force them to pay is a hard matter. They say that the Government, on sending troops into the country, gave out that war was waged against the Rajah and bis header and not against the people of the land. The latter hold further that they never desired the war which understand being thus made to smart for the was wholly the work of the Rajah. They cannot
wrongdoing of their Kajah.
erecting any building between two contractors. This is what has been done with regard to the
It is somewhat unusual to divide work of
new Post Office. One contractor carried out
the foundation work and when this was
completed tenders were invited for the upper part, with the result that the tonder of another had to clear away all the wooden structures contractor was accepted. The first man has
which he had erected, anff the second mea has had to put up a brand new lot, which, by the way, some people immagined were designed as grandstands from which to view the landing of our Royal visitor next wosk.
The following in the programme of music te be performed by the Band of the Royal West
The R. A. O. B. and K. G. H. hold a regalia TELEGRAMS. HONGKONG LEGISLATIVE dunes at the R. 6. A. Thestro, Victoria Bar- racks, on Friday evening next
So violent was the wind in the harbour yesterday morning that a sarpan was capsized at the Canton steamor wharf. The occupants attempted to swim for the shore, a task which would bare proved rather difficult, but fortunately they were rescued by Mr. A. Crake, who happened to be passing in his launch. Their satpts was also recóvoral for them.
volt to order. It seems that the President, in Mr. Soddoo has been calling President Roosa
an unguarded moment, recently remarked that the Stars and Stripes would dominate the Pacific," quite forgetful that the Antipodonu Premier has long regarded himself as the sola protector of that ocean. The only flag that
decisively, "is the Union Jack." will dominate the Pacific," mys Mr. Roddon
Owing to the Dross Rehearsal of "Princess Tato," Mr. Ges. Grimble is naable to procura the necessary help for his musical programme aud lecture un “ Haudel" as previously arranged for this evening at the Union Charon Litrary Club, and the Bar, C. H Hickling has therefore kindly filled his place, and deliver a lacturo on "G. F. Watts, the Man and the Artist." This lecture will be illustrated by some fins Lantern views of his (Watts') pictures invited and portraits, and the public aro to attend. Me. W. G. Humphreys will take
the chair at 9p.m. sharp.
A regulation which came into force last month, issued by the Railway Clearing House in Loody, has caused considerable comment, Cader the new order, the railway companies aro to make a reduction of 10 per cent. in the faros strikes in different parts of the country." In of dock labourers, " conveyed in conuation with
trade union sirdos it is stated that the question is likely to be brought before the Farliamentary Committee of the Trads Union Congress at an early date. It is felt that if such a concession is made to employers engaging "blackleg" dock labourers, it will soon be made to employers who require labourers and skilled men of all It is
kinds to take the place of strikers. regarded as a serious menace to trade unionists.
(REUTER'S SERVICE.]
FRANCE AND GERMANY.
LONDON, January 29th. At the Kaiser's birthday banquet of the German colony in Paris, the German An- bassador, Frince de Radolin in tousting the ex-President Loubet, and Fallieres, said he was convinced that the Algecirns confarenge would result in a solu-
satisfactory to all parties; a Franco-German tion of the Morocco question in a manner
rapprochement would be the surest guara tee of peace which no one desired more than the Kaiser and the Reichstag.
COUNCIL.
A meeting of the Legislative Council was huld yesterday afternoon, all the Members bring prorout with the exception of the Hon. Me R, Shewan,
the oath and assumed his sent. His Exellency After Mr. H. E. Pollock, K.C, had taken
the Governor addressed the Council and moved Presidentesolation, which was seconded by Dr. Họ KAI, and was passed manimously. The remarks of His Excellency and Dr. Ho Kai are appended.
The Concil thou adjourned sine die.
bou my sad duty to samimon you here to-day to HIS EXCELLENCY said-Gentlemen, It has
invite you to pass'a resolation on the occasion of the death of His Majesty the King of Denmark. Christian IX., born the year before our late Queen of beloved memory, was the oldest of reigning sovereigas. For forty-three years he ruled over the Danos, a people connes:oil with the people of Great Britain by angient strains of blood and more closely by the bonds Ifnited Kingdom and of Denmark. that units the Royal families of the appropriate that from Hongkong, sa from other It is
Colonies where Queen Alexandra is held in
At a banquet in Berlin on the same oc- casion Herr Ballestrem, the president, said the Kaiser's famous landing at Tangier had diverted the Morocco question to a course favourable to Gerumný, but to ensure peace terany vinst be able to kuuck on the head anyone attempting to disturb it; the Reichstag wust therefore support the Em-such affectionat esteem, should come expressions peror's policy and vote moans for inspiring of sympathy at the death of Her Majesty's respect.
father, cud i submit for signification of your acceptance the following resolution:—
Prines de Radolia's speech malo un ex- cellent impression in Algeciras, but Herr Bailestrem's was received with amazement and irritation, in view of the cordiality and confidence prevailing there.
VISCOUNT HAYASHI'S RETURN.
LONDON, January 29th.
March.
Visconut Hayashi will sail on the 20th
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DEATH OF THE KING OF DENMARK
at 3.40 p.m.
The
[Straits Timer Service] DISASTROUS FLOODS IN JAVA.
Soerabaya, January 20th.
Loves, Jaungry- 29th. The King of Denmark held the usual audience in the morning, and feeling indis- posed retired to rest till luach. Dowager Empress of Russia visited him at 3 p.in., ned fuding bit ill summoned the torpedo-bust No. 20, thrown open recently
A rather serious incident happered family. His Majesty expired peacefully to public in-pection at Ishikawajima, .io Tokyo Bay. It appears, says the Japan Herald, that when a number of spects. tors were on board the vessel, a quick-dring gua was recidentally firad. The shell ter in the direction of Kyobashiku, and after piercing
finally dropped in the yard of the fifth house. The tremendous noise made by the shell as Bayes Auber it struck the houses caused consternation Waldtere among the dwellers in the neighbourhood,
Neviat happily no casualties occurred. Grecuerported that the naval offer in charge of Suilisan
the quick-firing gun was quite ignorant of its Waguer being loaded. Desormies. Excerpt from Reminiscesof Orieg" icdfrey Gavotte........
The First Kiss".
Schabert Valse........
The Blue Danube'
Birauss Selection from
Lohengrin.... Wagner Galop.. ." Go os you please "........
Had
that. The railway will be a source of profils Kent Regiment at the Flower Show in- the the roofs and walls of four Japanese houses, rang and Joana is inundated in consequence of
March Botanical Gardens to-day, from 200 to 6 p.m.-
Stars and Strives'
*studiantin" "The Orchid"
and we know that foreigners are glad to invest their capital in railways. But we koww also that foreigners retain control of Overture...... "Musantello' the oncerns they put their money in. They Selection... Water Seetes
Valse do not have to stand by like jackals while Narcissus... the official lion diaes first. You ask us to Song (Cornet Solo)" Sing me to Sleep
Selettica from. •Palienza pay the piper, and you tell us you must Grand March from...**
Divertissementer choose the tune.
A fourth plague corpa was found in Queen's Road Wost yesterday
Tau English and German Mails of December Legraphic Address: Puzes. Codes: A.B.C. Ed, 30th and January 3rd were delivered in Loudon
on the 27th and 30th instant.
Erebara
P.O. Bor, 88. Telephone No, 13
H+INGKONG OFFICE: JUA, LES VEUX ROAD
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Owing to the death of HM the King of LONDON OFFICE 181, FLEET STREET, EC. Dumark, H.E. the Governor regrets to have to postpour his dance to-day, until further
The Daily Press.
HONGKONG, FEBRUARY 1ST, 1966.
notice.
We understand that Mr. H. Goldsmith is to be acting hou.secretary of the Kowloon Cricket Club during the absence ou learo of Mr. H. Goyne Stevens.
Next week will witness important military operations on our island All the troops are to be mobilised, and the Volunteers are to take a
part in the proceedings.
By hook or by crook, says (in effect) the Canton VICEROY, the Cuntou-Hankow Railway must be constructed, and that with the least possibl delay. A vory able translation of his test despatch to the Cantonese Chamber of Commerce appears. elsewhere in this issue, from the pen of our well-informed correspondent. The Viceregal decision is one that should start the new year for us with some show of cheerfulness; but alas! all that glitters is not gold, and there are indications that while His Chinese Excellency has a will, he has not yet found
called the right way. The position at present is fairly well understood, and needs, but little recapitulation. The concession is now in the hands of the Chinese, and so far aa British opinion counts, may be said to have been rescued from the frying pan only fall into the fire. The line is partly constructed, and
that it cost no less than 900 for an English A correspondent of a London journal states sequaintance to escape from Russia to Eugland. The railways are impossible for foreigners, and ovory portion of the journey is accomplished with enormous difficulty and expense.
The police at Marseilles arrested, last mouth, on board the stauer Egypt, two men, stated
passengers
made a speciality of robbing British who were going to or returning from India and the Far East, by means of borrowing money from them on some pretext or other
Officers the end of the 119th Infantry will By kind permission of Lt. Col. Aitkin and
play the following programme of music at the
King Edward Hosel, during dinner, this (Thurs day) evening:-
Retent
.... Elgar Monekton Huenloesi Brow.r fine on
Koans
March... "Tomury Atkins,” Waltz Subro Tas Olas," Serenvie.....Balut D'Amour,'". Suleion...... "The Orchid," Bar. Dance.. Darkies' Sereunde,".. Piccola Bob Lilliputian.
DINNI MEN.-bas Euvres-Sardine Tonet Soups-Mushrooms and Chicken, Italian. Pade. Fish-Balad and Strip Sauces. Faitros -Stewed Pigeon and Giger Fuas, Yeal Catlets and Tomato Sauce, Pate de Yoi Gras en Aspic. Curry-Chicken Joints-it ass Australian Leg of Mutton and Red Currant Jelly, Roset Lapor and Hon. Cold Meat-Pheasant, Venison, Mixed Salad. Vegetables-Boiled Potatoes, Musbud Potatoes, Sweet Corn, Carrot, Boiled Rico.
Chow. Gooselerry Tart, Ice Cream and Assorted Cakes. Cheese Fruit Coffee, Tea. Preserved Chow
The Straits Timex Annual reached us frem
BOWLING.
It is
The first match for the 2nd team Challenge
Friday, February 1st and 2nd, Cap between the Hongkong Club and Club Germania will take place on Thursday and
The following have been chosen to represent their respective Clubs -
F. Thun
A. Ohne
HONGKONG CLUB, CLUB GERMANIA. J. A. Jupp (Capt.) R. Kapteyn (Capt.) W. S. Brown
C. Mittell Dr. Horley, R. N. T. Wilson
P. W. Goldring It. Gibost, R. N. G. A. Woodcock R. D. Atkinson
A. Thressou H. Tiefenbacker F. Nicolai H. Goos
Messrs. Jupp and Kapteyn's teams will roll on the Hongkong Club Alleys on Thursday, February 1st, and on German Club Alleys on Friday, February 2ud.
Messrs. Goldring and Thressen's teams wil roll on the German Clab Alleys on Thursday, February 1st, and on Hongkong Club Alleys on Friday, February 2nd,
Singapore yesterday: The first edition was destroyed by a fire, and all had to be ropriated. HONGKONG VOLUNTEER RESERVE It is dated 1905-6, and so far as the contents are conesrned, should never be out of date. preface maye:The name of Singapore has
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A large part of the country between Sama-
the rapture of the dykes along the rivers.
The Colonial Government has put relief funds at the disposal of the Govorner of Somarang, to buy food for the lulabitants of the villages that are insolated by the floods.
Since 1891 there have not been such high floods in this sention of the country, which, feon
its physical conformation, is in a very unfavour. ablà condition in the face of such a calamity.
CHINESE GANG ROBBERY.
Penang, January 2nd, Over one-hundred armel Chinese attacked a Malay kampoug at Sungai Dong, near Kampar, in Friday evening. The Maley's defanded their homee and fought with krisses, One Malay about a dozen of the rollers were arrested and. was killed, and several were badly wounded.
sent to Kuala Depong,
REDEMPTION OF JAPANESE BONDS.
desire to humbly express the sorrow with which "That the Legislative Council of Hongkong
the intelligence of the death of the Queen's father has been received and their deep sympathy with Their Majesties the King and Queen in their bereavement."
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The Hou. Dr. Ho. Kai said-Sir,- With profound respect and sympathy I rigs to second the resolution which Your Excellency has just so feelingly proposed to this Conocil. We have boek so long accustomed to regard the pursus of Their Most Gracious Majesties the King and Queen with affection and esteem that whatever affects them in the smallest degree is sara to call forth a corresponding feeling on Majesties' recent end berensonzent is felt by all our part. On the present occasion, Their
British subjects throughout the Colony with a keen sense of sorrow and sympathy. And the resolution before us is but a humble expression beg, therefore, to second the resolation. of that sentiment of regret and sympathy. I
RACING NEWS.
Yesterday's records at the Happy Valley
were:--
Fortune Bose, 1, 313-5, 1.05 3-5, 141 2-5, Benncake, Im., 33, 106, 141 1-5, 2.10. Coronet Rose, I., F; 34 1-5, 1098-5, 1.41 4-5 Ruver, I., 303-5, 1.12, 1.46, 2.20 2-5, Norman King, 1m., 35, 1.12, 1.49 1-6, X,202-5. Spotted Bore and Himalaya Rose, I'm., 37, 3.12 1-5, 1.47, 2.21 2.5, 2.57 1-5, 3.30 1-5; Himas Lays Ross 4 seconds behind.
Saarise Rose, Iur., 35, 1.10, 1.41 4-5, 2.152-5. La France Roee, Im.., 36, 1,09, 1,40. Triumph Ross, n,, last mile, 35, 111, 1.45, $-5, 2.18 2-5 judd first 2m., 1.55 2-5, total time 4.13 4-5.
Glorious Rase, m., 36, 1.11, 1,16 2-5, 2,18-1-5.
2-5, 1.4 15. Zapster was leading at the Jorial Monk and Zapater, m., 35 1-5, 110
finish.
Mongolian Chief, Im., 3, 36 3-5, 1.14, 1.59; quite finished.
Velocity and Halcyon Days, last du., 35. Highland-man and Highland Star, 14m., ?, 33 4-5, 108, 1 43, 223 2.5,
Wakelyn, Im., 35, 1.10 1-4, 1.43 1-5, 2.71.
Saxonia, Im., P, 1.06, 1,42, 2.18 1-5. Common Rosa and Rambler Rose, 14m., 38, 1.13, 1.48, 24, 2.55; Common Rose heat Rambler
CLEARED OFF IN THIETY THREE YEARS. As has been frequently mentioned, the Government proposes to appropriate a sum of 110,000,000 yen annually from the
general revenue to form a fund for the redemption of this Domestic and Foreigu Bends issued in connec tion with the lain war. At a meeting of the representatives of various parties in the House Mr. Sukatani, Minister for Finance, in reply to of Representatives, called by Marquis Saionji, question, stated that the surplus of the fund appropriated, after paying the interest on the Bonds, would to devited to the redemption of By this means it is estimated that the 1,280,000,000 yen, and the Bonds to be issued
Balachi and Patban, 1m, between taken ling the sum of 1,730,000,000 you, could all be Balrobi won. shortly,
amounting, to 450,000,000 yen-total- 39, 115, 1.43; went round last m., 38, 1.14. redoewed in thirty-three years, calculated from the coming fiscal year.
so
Zanzibar, m., 7:39, 1,25, 2.04 4-5, 2.47, 324 1-5, 3.55 1-5.
Eagle, 14m., 36 1-4, 1.13 25, 151 1-5,
the Ponds alrealy issned, amounting to 2.28 2-5, 3.04 3-5,
O.S.K. VESSEL ADRIFT.
STEAMER BLOWN FROM KORE TO OSAKA,
Highland Laird, 1fm., 36 2-5, 1.0, 1.42, 214 3-5, 2.48.
Frochdache, 1, 2, 34 4-5, 1.10, 1.45 4.5, 2,19; total time 2 55.
2.309-5, 3.04. Grafton hard held.
Grafton and Sundial, 1¡m., 42, 1,18, 1.55,
Alarm, 2m., last half 1.08.
itwayor at all ereals, no way that can to be British subjects, who are alleged to hare come prominently to the front in London this eight months competition for the Governor's morning the gale carried away on
The following are the principal scores in the January 20th in Kobe, and early in the A strong wind was blowing throughout
Cap 1995 :—
Osaka Shosen Kaisha steamer.
This vessel, the Keelung mtru, of 1,865 tons,
Rising Sun and Pilot together for 1m; thay left the Mitsa Bishi floating dock on the 18th galloped to order (Gegg on Pilot) 46 2-5, 128 inst. and was moored close by until the comple-4-5, 2.06 3-5, 2.43 4-5, 3.20'3-5, 3.52 4-5. Rising tion of her repairs. At about 3 am. the gale Sau shot out four lengths ahead of Pilot at caused her to break ter cables--a rope hawser
the winning post. and a chain and as her engines were not in working order she drifted helplessly up Osaka Bay, messing Kobe harbour evidently without attracting attention, and in a few hours was driven ashore at the mouth of the Kitangawa, Osaka. Here, says the Japan Chronicle, she was found after the Qaka Showen Kuisha offices had been notified from Kobe that the vessel was missing
the short
are a
WO arc, not
year, and by the production of an Apnaal of a Malayan, showing the people of the United superior kind dealing with things exclusively.
Kingdom who are unacquainted with even the Early yesterday morning fre broke out in a whereabouts of Singapore that we marine store shop at No. 46, Tang Maa Lane, "live" community, that near the Central Markets. The brigade responded promptly to the call of the bell, and soon extinguished the outbreak. The damage section is believed to ba trifling. Insurance to the amount of $4,500 was effected on the shop aud
The
rule, surrounded by luxury and comfort, in fact, in many instances, far more than the majority of us could afford in England. when, it is repeated, that the people begin to learn those things, we shall have no doubt that when future Annuals appear (as we intend they shall that they will be eagerly looked native Chinese are entering with forward to, and the publication earn for itsalf of enthusiasm into the work of decorating the the name of the best thing of its kind East city in honour of the visit of Prince Arthur of Suen," So far as we know, it is not only of Connaught. No matter where you go in Chinatows you are almost certain to fad one it is the only thing of its kind that has been the best thing of its kind East of Suez," but or more arches erected across the streete, and published on this side of the world. There as half a dozen may be counted. in some of the principal thoroughfares as many have been
A, Mackenzie C. E. H. Beavis H. E. O. Bird Dr. E. Eva-Jones A. P. Nobba W. C. Winterburn J. J. Stabbings E. W. Terry...
E. A. Hewett...
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WEATHER REPORT.
There were six men on beard al the time. including the cuist officer.
CROSS-EXAMINATION CLOSED.
LATEST STEAMER MOVEMENTS.
arrived at Manila on the 30th Jan, and leavez The E. & A. str. Fatorn, from Eydney, &c., to-day for this port
The Glen Line str. Glenlogan, from London, &c., left Bingapore on Tuesday, pm, for this port.
The Barber Line str. Satsuma sailed from New York for China and Japan on the 26th Jan. The P. & A. str. Arabia arrived at Yokohama on the 30th Jan. and is expected to arrive here about the 10th Feb.
ia operation has done so well as to promise great things for the whole line when-goods. ever it is opened. Some little capital is available to continue the work construction; but at present there is very little prospect of the rest being forthcoming. The spedel taxation intended to raise part
A good story is told in the Sheffield Inde of it has proved obnoxious, and has confirined
pendent of a Devonshire architect who was a The 0.8.8 & C.M, str. Peleus lett Singapore the public unwillingness to invest in
Witness in a Coanty Court dispate as to on the evening of the 30th Jan., and is dus bers doller annuals and Christmas
ancient lights." The gentleman in question on the 5th Feb. concern so patently under the official thumb.
numbers, but now to be classed with this the following report:
The Hongkong Observatory yesterday iscoed deposed that the light alloged to have been The 0.5.8. & C.M. atr. Pinguey, from Pacific, Viceroy SHUM 2ake for more meetings to The Colombo agent of the M. M. Company gorgeously printed book fult of photographs,
diminished was really as good as ever, and in leaves Moji to-day, and is dus bere on the 5th consider the business, while he is has received a telegram to the effect that the pictures, descriptive articles, and stories. has risen in Japan, and fallen over China,
On the 31st at 11.55 am,-The barometer proof of his assertion be said he went to the FubrP.R. str, Tartar arrivod at Nagasaki
locris in
a very small print book and still persisting in his old-fashioned policy Canton, on the Annam C'est All hands were, with "Kiakar's" elever coloured drawings of depression appears to be forming over Central following dialogue onsned
troopship Coubang has been lost at Poulo especially enjoyed, after tiffin, the pages filled particularly on the E, const.
could read it Pressure is highest over W. Japan and a
& easily of suppressing free discussion. In the however, saved. The regel was going from Straits Chinese types.
Up! rose counsel in cross-examination, and the same breath that he bids the members of Saigon to Haiphong with troops. The Shanghai grandees slmost as well. There are
of 8.W. China,
Have you that book ?--Witness: Yes. What is it PA New Testament. the Chamber of Commerce convene meet-Caobang is a steel twin screw steamer of 6,457 21 articles or stories, and about a hundred
What part of it did you read ?-Witness: ings, be warns them to "abstain from toon displacement; she was built for the M.M. pictures, including a handsome presentation
*Wos unto you also, ye lawyers." (St. Lake Company in 1902. disobedience," by which, we take it, His
xi., 46.) plate for framing.
Amid laughter the cross-examination came to * spoedy close.
Wo
Some of them fit
Decreasing monsoon je indicated in the Formosa Channel, and the N. part of the Chins Bea.
Forecast:--Fresh to moderate E. winde loudy, drizzling rain.
que with
at 9.30 am, on Wednesday, the 31st Jan, and left sgain at ip.msus day for Shanghai, where die is due to arrive at 6 am. on Friday, the 2nd Feb.
The I.G.M. str. Prine Biglamund left Kobo on Monday, at 4 pm, and may be expected here on or about the 5th Feb
The Boston Tow Boat Cole str. Lyra arrived
at Vistoria (E.C.) on the 29th Jan.
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