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dangers of Arctic exploration, iu an impor. | taat even if secondary sense, those explor. |ations and adventures have far more than repaid their cost to the nation. We need cely mention in councetion with our topic

nitrate question hus for the hut few years become, it may almost be mid, one of the most absorbing problems of civilisation. It bus long been knows that one family of plants possesses owing to the presence of a

The Sluftfart and the Gora arrived hore'yor. terday. Thoso vessels are conveying Russian troops from Vladivostock to Europe.

The Japanese Customs (and. Courts) hare decided that wool and outton sloth fa "alpaon,"

1685.

Mr. W. K. Stanion, whose miseriage is announced in the customary place on this page, is equally a favourite at Shanghai as a cricketer, a Lancastrínu, and a Volunteer.

Viceroy Chang Chih-tang has obtained from

the Throus permission to establish at Wachaag the funds to be provided by the provinces of a college for the training of railway engineers, Kwangtang and Hunai.

A. S. WATSON & CO., such names as Panky and Ross, and in much despised microbe the power of assimi-o far as the levying of duty is concerned.

later times McClintock aúl MaCLURE, lating the nitrogen of the air; and in The Shanghai A.D.C., for its 141st prolae not to mention the later MARKHAM, to the enormous export of bean cake and tion, chose Pinero's The Schoolmistress," indicate thus affect on the personal of the bean oil from Manchuria to Japan and and gare it with conspicuous success on March nary of these adventurous expeditions which the southern ports of China, we sen au | may be said to have kept alive its spirit | instance of the practica) utility of the during the long period of inactive peace that despised organism. But the world does not followed the great battle of Trafalgar. possess a sufficient area of bean producing Of late years when other nations have soil to meet the wants of the case, and entered the arena we notice the same effect. Manchuria ie the only country where the Amongst the most strenuous and perse-industry has taken root to an appreciable vering of these has been the comparatively extent. It is true that more than a century

·BULL DOG BRAND Suig, state of Norway, and undoubtedly go an English philosopher showed that by in the provess shown by explorers such electric sparking through air nitrogen could

The Chines Emperor in reported to be suffor. NORDENSKJOLD and NANSEN the be abstracted, in however influitesimal

ing from a mysterious malady, the symptoms of country has learnt a lesson of which she bas quantities; even the smill amount of nitric which are au aversion to human vices and ROBT. PORTER & CO., LTD, not been show to avail herself, and the acid produced at euormaux expense by one to light. Ou March 3rd he had an attack of result is shown in the revival of the ancient discharge was apt to be immediately deconvertigo, followed by a period of uncacacions spirit of the Vikings and the enormous posed by the succeeding, except for growth of the Norwegian mercantile mary. laboratory experiments the procesą afforded In 1899 Professur KRISTIAN BIRKELAND-Ho-hope of sucCESS.... But chemia. in was sent to Spitzbergen to study the slentre | England and the United States have been STOUT phenom conuceted with the aurors of applying theinselves assiduously to theso that northern land. No more useless under subjects, and their observations seemed to taking, judging from past experience, couki show that the separation of the nitrogen in have possibly occupied the attention of a

the form of nitric oxide was brought about nation. The exploration of the arun by the heat rather than by the electric

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One of the must pressing problems of the future is the task of feeding Europe. In many portions of Europe, and more especially in England where the great portion of the population is engaged in industries or directly dependent on these who are, the QUARTS, PENTS AND SPLITS, (country is not able to produce what in

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Now it so happened that Professor BIRKE LAND in his researches on the aurora das

taught Professor BIRKELAND a practical lesson, for the investigation of the auron brought him to study the action of electried to experiment ou the fattening of the eily under low pressures and the various kathode rays in a magnetic fell, and phenomena of the kathode rays.

thereby got the fist inkling of the possi bility of flattening out the flame of an aro scharge, and thereby succeeded in establishing in an electre furnace a com. plate Hawe dise; the air passing through is trys broken up, and the nitric oxide resulting is led into an oxidation clube where it is still further oxidised, and suflicient qramițies to support its present neutralised with line, the calcium nitrate. population, and has been for many years | resulting being evaporated and fnsel af directly dependent on the import of wheat afterwards run into iron cases.

Such is from abroad. Wheat is undoubtedly nece merely the veriest outline of sary for the physical and mental economy which points to being in the near A. S. WATSON & CO., [of the northern peoples and bituerto in fatace

has been mainly supplied from the Western LIMITED,

States of the Union whose produce was practically inexhaustible. But even in the rich agricultural prairies of the West the lavish band of nature has attracted the industrial element, and where less than fifty NOTICK TO CORRESPONDENTS.

years ago was only to be seen the plough or ONLYcommunications relating to the name oclu a

the farmer preparing the band for the sowing should be addressed toTna EDITOR.

Carpants must forward their names and ad- of his wheat, are now to be noticed large roses with communications addressed to the deities and busy lives of industry, the feeding not expublication but as evidence of good faith,

caters for publication should be wrifles on

of which retuing in the Inad the greater part

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ehormons economic import ance. Of cours its eventual conomie zuccess depends on the production of the necessary power at a sufficiently chop inte It could not be accomplished, for instance, in England where the cost of fuel would at once destroy its economie feasibility; but in Norway where an enormous soures of power lateat in the numerous mountain streams and cascades of the country still remains disposable, it has apparently been found possible to turn out the exdeinma

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The Hon. Mr. R. Shewan gosa home on TELEGRAMS.

leave shortly. By his absense from the Colony another member will be required for the seat he has so ably filled at the Legislative Council- Who that member will be the Chamber of Commerce has to deside.

(BBUTEN'S SERVICE.] FRANCE, RUSSIA AND THE MOROCCO CONFERENCE. Hongkong has always had the reputation of being cosmopolitan. Certainly it never was truet

LONDON, March 21st. than it is to-day. There are American, French, The Traize states that Count Lamadorff Gorman, Russian and Japanese binojackota has telegraphed to the Russian delegate at sean on the streets these last few days, and | Algeciras, denying German press reports though all belong to fighting fures, there is a that. Russia is sympathising with Germany delightful concord among them which should in her proposals, and declaring that Russia lead to that better understanding among nations

is always France's faithful ally. which meats pac

THE CONFERENCE AND THE

PRETENDER

Mr. Siduey Moutrie, who has lately returni from London to his birthplace (Shanghai), hat

tragedy. "Judas," which was accopted by Mr. greatly distinguished himself as the author of a

Beerbohm Tres for presentation at His Majesty's int which was, the Y.-C. Daily News, remarks, most absurdly refused porcaission by that accountable anachronism, the Liceuser of

is

LONDON, March 21st. The Moorish pretender has sent letters to the delegates at Algeciras declaring that he is true to the Sultan.

Plays. They regret to learn that Mr. Monirie THE CENSURE OF LORD MILNER

shortly leaving Shanghai, having neopted un appointment in the branch offics of the Now York Life Insurance Co. at Hongkong.

LONDON, Murch 21st. There are growing indications in South Sir Ernest Batow has requested the Waisupa

Africa, also among the Unionists and a to instruct Viceroy Tsin to abolish the kin

By the Hailan cu Mar. 15th, Dr. Gracey, the section of the Ministerialists that in con- office which, at Swatów, has been levying dues American Consal, and Mrs Gracey left Fonection with the motion of ceasury on Lond on forsign imports which have already paid chow to visit the United States, reports the Milner announced yesterday evening, the Customs duty; the Waiwapa has tolegrauha Echo. They will travel via Suos, and they Government should submit an amendment,

to the Viceroy for a reply,

expect to return early in autuma. For Dr. Gracey the fountains of porpetual youth will The statement of accounts for 196 of the no doubt be found within sight of the famous Shanghai and Hongkow Wharf Co, Ltd., whose dome of Boston state-house-there's no place paid-up capital is Tis. 3,200,000, shows alike home! His hoith has been far from good divisible balance after payment of an interim for many montlis past; and we are of the dividend of 6 per cent. of Tis, 413,065, It is cumber of those who ascribe this misfortune to proposed to pay a final dividend of 8 per cent, the excesses--in taking exercíss-to-which he making 14 per cunt. for the year, to place Tis. was so long addicted! Voterans of 71 most 100,000.to repairs account, and carry forward recognise their limitatious, else there will be the balance, Tls, 57, 65.

consequences. We wish the holiday-makers a pleasant voyage and a puselust return with restored health. In their hands the American Consulate has enjoyed the gone public esteen-whether from the official or the secial point of view.

Members of the Hongkong Volunteer Reserve Association are informed that the King's Park 500-yards sange will be open for practice and competition shooting this afternoon from 1.30 to 5.30, and on Sunday from 9.30 am, to 12 novu Members who have not shot during the month for the 1965 and 1906 Governor's Cups are reminded that these are the last two shoots for

LOCAL SPORT.

CRICKET

BR.CS.C.C. 7. ALMY STAFF,

the mouth of March.

Several amusing passages, enlivened the Club in their eagas mot against the Army!

The following will represent the Civil Service procedings at the Supreme Court yesterday | Staff to-day, at 2.15 p... on the S. gmuurl: morning. When a certain case was called, the H; T. Jadian (Capt.), F. A. Biden, G. A. defendant asked for studjournment. The Woodcock, R. Witchell, A. E. F. Raven, H. solicitor for the other side said ---L'd rather not Gidley, E. B. Red, P. T. Lamble, J. E. Brett. karo this case adjourned, my Lord, I would H. Coombs and E. Dawson. rather go on with it." "Oh, noter raind." rejoined bis Lordship, "you'll get more costs" taughter). The adjournment is granted.".

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The N.-C. Daily News of March 19th says It is reported in loss woudariu circles that new has been received from Uangehow, the provincial capital of Chekipu, to this effect that occurred in a place called Sisoking, nesr on the ith instant, an anti-Christian riot Chingle, during which a chapel was burned down. The refusal of converts in that place to contribute towards a proposed Buddhist p

so fur only a rimour.

one side of the communications that havs of the ag ricultural products. In a less but nitrate at prices that enable it to compolecension is said to have led to the trouble. It in

Lieber

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ared in other papers will be inserted. already appeared

CHEV FOT CRETA COURSE OF WALLY Fursa should be vutially increasing ratio is the great Before 11 am, on dry or publication. After that what-growing North-West of Canada begin. hour the myply is limited. Only supplies a Cath Telegraphic Address: Pages Codes: 4.80.5ning to be occupied. Through a kalee system of cultivation increased by the continuil demands of a bankrupt government the what crops of Russia re gradually hat surelydwindling in both quastity and quality, and similar agencies, though in a much les

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HIRTES.

Da Merch 1stic at Shanghai, the wife of Mr 1. Beness, of a daughter.

On March 17th, at Shanghai, the wife of W. J. Puanum, of a soli.

in March Hil, at Shanghai, the wife of F. C. | pressing forn, are already at work in South Pests, of a dughter,

MARRIAGE.

D 16th March, at Shanghai, WILLIAM Exus Stanton to Phorpe Lamosn, 'e vond daughter of J. B LAMOVI of Shanghai,

DEATH.

the March 16th, at Shanghai, AaCHIBALD CRAIG WALKER, chief draughtsman, Shanghai-Nanking

Hailway.

Bewakong Orrick: 10A, DES YEUX ROAD C. LONDON OFFICk: 131, Fleer STREET, E U

The Daily Press.

HONGKONG, MARCH 24TH, 1966.

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IL.F.C.C. 9. "A LEAGUE 15." The following buye bi u selected to play the Hongkong Cricket Club against "A League 15" today:-Messrs. W. C. D. Turnor, T. E. Peures C. H. Mackay, W. A. Powell. William Dixon, Capt. Krickenbeek, 119th Infantry, T. Sorcombe Smith, W. J. Daniel, A. S. Comten, 15. A: Fowler and F. C. Butcher. Play will com nekre ufter flffls, which will be served at the pari lon

12.30 p.m.

The following have been selected to represent

Kerrick and Dombr. Oliver; H.K.C.C. 'A — the LugneR.G.A.-Surg. Traynor, Bombr

Lt. Gibson, R.N, A. R. Lowa noi W.'Peako; on equal terms with nitrates imported from

Craigangower---A: 0. Bruwu (Cspt), R. Bass. Chih. As a manure the calcium nitrate bas Mr. Soma. President of the Yokobama R Pestonji, L. F. Linamart and J, D; Kinnaird ; been fonnil almost if not quite ne elf etive, Specie. Bank, has resigned the position in Army Staff O'Neil, Lt. Frost and Steele, and there seems a good prospect of its pre-vice-President of the Bank of Japan, las bezɛ-

consequence of ill-health, and Mr. Takahashi, | Civil Service-R. C W. Witshall duction becoming a great industry, and one besides not subject to the risks of tire Chilian product,

There was no plague cise r-ported yesterday. The G.O C. will make his cous) inspection of the H.K.S.B.R.G.A, on Monday,

One hundred and sixty Shanghai Irisreen and gusts dived together oa St. Patrick's night,

alected President in his stead, Mr. Takahashi has keen Vice-President of the Specie Bank for several years. With this appointment the relations between the Bank of Japan and the Specie Bank become much closer, as Mr. Taka- hashi retains the rice-presidency of the Buuk of Japin."

The manager of the Mercantile Dank of

The C.U.S.R.A. prizes are to be presented by India, limited, yesterday received a felogram Mrs. Hatton cu Tassday.

from the head office, saying that the net profits of that Baak for the past your to 31st Dee. 15, including the most brought forward, ara £74562, and tint at the forthcoming general meeting of shareholders, the directors, will recommend a dividend of 3 per cent, on the A shures and a per cent, on the B shares free of income tax, that £25,000 be placed to reserve, and £200 to officers' pension fund, learing £19,409 t› be carried förward.

Mr. A. J. Williams has joined the Hong Rong Volunteer Troop, Trooper W. Tuglis has been granted twelve mouths leave of absence out of the Colony.

There have been further efforts at Peking to get - Viceroy. Sbum trausførred from Canton,

LEAGUE TABLE.

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MATCHES. Played. Wou, Loet. Pract Publis Kowlcon... ...12 10 Craigengewer..14 'kong Police 13 R. G. A. .12 Civil Serrie 13 H.K.C.C. "A"H Army taf...12 R. E.

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FOOTBALL.

GARRISON POLICE », 4.0.0.

to the effect that the H mas, while condemtu- uz the flagging of Chinese, d'asíros, in the interest of peass and cociliation of South Africa, to refrain from personal censure of individuals.

PARLIAMENT.

LONDON, March 21st.

In the debate on the Appropriation Bill, Air, Chamberlain moved that a royal em- mission should investigate the Transvaal Labour question." Mr. Winston Churchill said that the commission was necessary aud futile, inasmuch as whatever the decision ong side world temain uncon- vmced. The motion for a commission wFILK rejected by 378 to 110.

(N-C. Daily News Service)

RUSSIAN AGGRESSION: IN MUNGOLIA.

Peking, March 176. The Governor of Hsiukiang bus telegrapued that the Russian Consal at Ili has desuden the right to work, as a joint ei erprise of Chinese sad Russiaus, the copper deposits which stretch for 300 m.las along the K in Hsiuking, and whieh balong exclusively to the Chinese Government; and despite the refusal promptly given him, he is trying to push on by fores.

JAPAN FERTILISING COREA,

Tokyo, March 18th. The Crédit Mabilior of Japau has signol the centraci for a ten-million-yeà industrial loan to Corea.

EARTHQUAKE IN FORMOSA.

Tokyo, March 18th. There was a digastrous eartlign die in Contral Formoss ye terday morning. Sixty people were killed outright, including two prisoners, ami huedreds of houses were destroyó..

WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY IN

SHANTUNG.

Peking, Match ICth. Germany bas secured the right to install wire- less tolegraphy along the Shantung Railway.

THE DEPARTURE OF PRINCE ARTHUR.

Tokyo, March 16th. Prince Arthur received the most cordial soud- a to-day at Tokya and Yokobama.

There was a tiffin to British residents on board the B.M.S. Express of Japan, by which the Prince and suito left for Vancouver,

A watch will take pluos to Jay (Saturday) ou

TRAMWAY TROUBLE AT TOKYO. the New Parade Ground, between foams repre-

Tokyo, March 16th, seating Garrison Police and Army Ordnance

There was a demonstration yesterday at Tokyo Corps, kick-off at 4. p.m. Team-Gaison against the increase in tramway far, in von Police-Peterson; Turner and Woodhouse; nection with which eighteen arrests have been Doyle, Dold and Rowland; Harris, Sgt. Gould, ¦ matle. Botting, Brown and Wilks, Army Ordnance Corps-Rainbird; Collius and Smith; War.

but the difficulty seems to be to find officials March 18th: To-day at the Sau Lazare race-raner, Simmons and Studd: Modullock, Hold- willing to succeed him.

A säght earthquake took place at Popehow at 6.15 on the sorting of March 17th. It was described as 019 of the severest that have happened in Foochow for a omsiderable time.

An abla seaman nuned William Chalos

The following is from a Manila paper data

track the usual graft will go ou. The totalizer the gambling machine allowed by the govern mout here, wil' out up some thousands of pesos. and some Americans and Filipinos will enter to be thrust farther on the read to rais. Despite

America. Evon when we have said so much we have not told all. These wheat growing countries which at present, raise that staple for large portions of the industrial world were still within the last three-quarters of a century covered with virgin soil; now whes is the most exhausting of all crops, and in à fow yours by depriving the soil of its nitrogen stored up during long ages of function, readers that soil actually incapable of yielding any more wheat. But two remedies are possible; one is to restore the laud periodically to a state of nature and WHAT is the use of Arctic of Antarctic permit it to recuperate; the second is to exploration? is a question that has many apply artifici uitrates in such a form as can times been asked in recent times. Much lee readily assimilated, The first is a low the same question was asked when our process and implies the practical withdrawal HEN I acquired the then rare accomplish for terms of years from the world's available ment of being able aot only to read, but sources of supply of huge areas from the even to write. What is the use, said our already restricted districts available. Ju

the illegality of the gambling, despite the fact Englishry of the day, in our sovereign the sceoad a huge danger stares us Hopper was missed of H.M.S. Heate some days it is a crise against the law, despite the being such a sebolar? If he have only the face. In the old days the pasture ago. The police received word yesterday tout right of the police to raid the track and arvest barued to govern his Kingdom aright, that latuls cue to the rescue of the agricul- his body was found by a fishermes near Centroereryone there, the demoralizing, dishonest, is surdly all we used; so in derision they test, and the st.ck on the farm yielded gave him the nick-name of PeacCLERC. Thú necessary supplies of nitrogen to But ENT's learning was the first step revivify the exhausted land, but with the towards the introduction of regular law, and growth of enormous urban populations this the gatablishment of a justíciary, and on source is gradually drying up, aud for the foundation so bad has grown up the supplying the deficiency the world has come

dated July 27. 1728. The Bishop writes: There was a reported promise of marriage present Common Law of England, and the to rely more and more on mineral uitrate.

hetween a yound wornan named Miss Van Owrig freedom which in a higher degree than their Gunne which in the last century supplied

and the dean. She designel to give him all of neighbours the people still a joy. Daubt the wast hus practically been exhausted,

her fortune, which was about £5,0'0, hul on less the exploration of the regions around and the great nitrate beds of Chill have

discovering that the dean already had besu the poles has not resulted in the founda- come 20 bo our main dependence. But promotion of an Arts and Crafts Exhibition married to Mrs. Johnson, the daughter of Sir william Temple, she became indigent au tim of any colonies, nor the discovery of even Chili nitrates are not inexhaustible,

made a new will." The letter corroborates in any unexpected treasure: and yet by and how it has become only too apparent

"Is be interpreling asked the Palsuo detail the information as to Stella's announce- encouraging that taleat for adventare which that the supplies from this quarter will not has ever been ingate in the English. race, be available, even for the duration of the Judge at the Supreme Court yesterday morningment of her marriage, and her wish that as a Filipino was hoard speaking to a compatriot her correspondence with Dean Swift should and by holding up to the people at home next generation. Experts indeed linit summoned for debt. "No, my Lord," replied exccutora refused to comply. Altogether 1h

to published, a request with which ar as examples to follow the heroic men who their continuance to so short a period as a Portuguess official, “be is only explaining to did not hesitate for the instruction of their from twenty to fifty years, the latter being biw." Oh, isn't that interpreting? He will letter makes the evidence of Dent Swift's fellows to undergo the privations and real the outside. Under the circumstances the have to be sworn."

Island, Taipo.

sordid business will be transacted as usual.

Volunteer Orders this week announce tha The discovery of an unpublished I-ffer in the following promotions in the Left Half No. 1 library of Christ Church, Oxford, cle-rs up the Company: Corporal R. Mitchell to Sergeant; literary mystery of Dean Swift's relatious with Babardier J. Longstuff to Corporal, GunnerStella." The letter was written by Bishop! E. Pellew to Bombardier, and Gunner J, Mar. Evans of Mouth to Archbishop Wake, and it shall to Bombardier.

A committee, cousisting of Mrs. Brewin, Mrs. Belley, Mrs. Trenchard Davis, Miss Bowly, Mr. Gale, Mr. Sule, and Capt, Marchant (secretary) is making arrangements for the

here early in the autumn, Suggestions not support from the public are invited.

marriage too strong to resist.

away, Griffiths, Shepherd and Le Grove.

CUSRA. SHOOTING.

NEW YANGTSZE STEAMERS,

Messrs. Racino, Ackermann and Co. s new str. Limao, which arrived at Shangbai on March 14th, is the first of three vessels being construct- ed by the Société des Ateliers et Ghantiers da France, Dunkirk, for the same owners. The steamer has been built under the special Major Kelsall, Hon. Sec. of this Rifle Asso-supervision of the Bureau Veritas, and is of the clation, kindly sends as the following further following dimensione: length, 89 metres; length results in the prize computition now drawing between perpendicular, 85 metres; breadth, 13 to a close:-

Her gross metres ;.

draught, 215 motres. tonnage is 2,620, displacement when fully loaded 2,945 ton:, displacement when half-indəd 1345

CARBINE COMPETITION, 200 YARDS. Major Kefall, R.G.A...

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Sgt. J. Grant..

Insp. Robertson Lusp. Withers

Lapp Gould

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The four last-named are fa the Hongkong Police Force.

CARBINE CO PETITION, 500 YARDS. Gr. W. Till, 87 Coy., B.G.A............. 30 Iur. Gr. Torr, R.G.A Lt. J. W. Hepe, R.G.A. Insp. Bitobie...

S.-M. J. A. C. Yule, A.0.c...

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CARDINE COMPETITION, 600 YARDS. 3.-M. J. A. C. Yule, A.0.0... Insp. bitchie...

gt. Grant PC. Sutherland

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Gr. W. Til, 07 Coy., R.G.A.

BEST CARBINE AGGREGATE.

Sgt. Major J. A. C.. Yule, A.0.0. 75 Gr. W. Till, R.G.A.

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AFFINITY COMPETITION-

53 points each. They were, Mrs. Chitty 28 aud Two coupes tied in this competition, with

Capt. D'Orly 25; and Mrs. A. B. Fullerton and F. O. Reynolds, Esq., 24,

tons, capacity including bunkers 1,200 tons, busker capacity 20 tons, and horse-power 1,000. She has excellent accommodation for. S toreign passengers, 40 chinese first-class passon- gers,

80 second-class, and 250 third-class. The vessel has been specially constructed for thes Yangtze River trade, and will probably make Lor first trip up river in ab ut one month's time. Her sister-ship the Lifong, niso intended For the Yangtaze trade, pased the Buz Canal ou the 6th instaat, and is due at Shanghai about the middle of April. The third steamer, the Life, which will probably be put on the Shang- hai- Niugpo run, is expected to arrive about the widdle of June.

LATEST STE MER MOVEMENTS.

The CPR. str. Athenian, arrived Yokohama at 7.30 o.m. on Friday, the 23rd March, and leaves again at 9am. to-day for Kobe, whore she is due to arrive at 3 p.m. on Sunday, the 25th March,

The steamer Dakota, sailed from Seattle, Wash., on the 12th March.

The steamer Filippa Artelli, left Singaporo for this part today, s... and is expected hera on Thursday, the 29th inst