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THE SWATOW RISING.

PECCERDINGB IN-HONGKONG..

The extradition proceedings at the Magistracy before Mr. F. A. Haieland have assumed an important aspect, The Chinese Government applied for the extradition of In Kir Shing on a charge of armed robbery. Mr. Morrell, Crown Solicitor, is appearing in support of

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY AUGUST 28rḤ, 1997.

Ton were a merpaut in Singapore P-Y. I have been doing business-in-Java-and- *Singapore...******

WHEN HONGKONG WAS YOUNG.

- THE NEW BATTLESHIPS.

The following extract from the Times arrived - Captain John Firtagerald, Royal Navy, whose fortuitously with our telegram announcing the How long since! It in-dire or six years ago. -death in reported to bare taken place at Rami-launch of the "Temeraire since I loft Singapore.

You have a financier P-Yas Pik. Did you know many Chinese in Singapore? Did you make much money there P-Yes, I

Yes.

gate recently, entered the service at the time of the war with Russia. As a mate he navigated to China in 1857, the "Starling." which was the first ganbost to arrive in Chinese rator at the outbreak of hostilities. He took part in the operations in the Canton River, including the attack and destruction of war jonks in Escape at Fatsban, and the bombardment and capture

the application, while Sir Henry Berkeley made a few hundred dollars there and came back Creek, the affair in Swathes Channel, the action launched at Devonport eu August 24, and named

Pinstracted-by-Mr. Otto Kong-Sing-appeared-

for the dofondant,

The examination of the defendant on Monday. -was-to-the-effect-that the Chinese Government wanted the defendant because he was concerned

The hearing was adjourned.

-HONGKONG-GYMKHANA ČLUB.

in the recent rising mar Swatow, and as is held at the Happy Valley, on Saturday, 31st gunboat-ogeïnet Potion of their strong; for these this bare been ordered, but ! in a

known the British Government, according to the Tientsin Treaty, is no bound to extradite

any political offender.

Sir Henry Berkeley yesterday asked that his objection might be noted to the fact that be asked specifically that the defendant be, warned that he was not bound to answer say question which would tend to show that he was implicated in the organisation in Hongkong of the rebellion in Swatov.

His Worship held that it was only necessary to warn defendant that he was not bound to answer any question which might itoriminate himself.

Mr. Morrell-How long is it since this organisation was formed 7-Since the Govern meat ceased to take an interest in the people,

When did you start the organisation ?— About threa or four months ago.

How many did you have in the army or whatever you called it -Do you wish gue tu incriminate these men

Don't give the names-Over 4000 men, How much did you pay them par day ?-- There were no wages given in a case like this, We all fight with one heart to gain one object. It only costs 100 cash pár day for

food,

Where did you gal the money From the members of the Reform Party

What part did you take in the organisation? Were you engaging mou `ór paying them?— I reported about the rice to, the Reformed Party and on their advice got up this rebellion. "I was in charge of the banners and the arms and ammunition. The leader was in charge of all the money matters.

The programme of the fourth meeting to be

August, is ne follows:-- 1-4 THE QUARTERS OF A MILE FLAT RACE HANDICAP For all China Ponies. Jockeys who have not won more than two official race in Hongkong, Shanghai or Tientsin allowed 5 lb. Entrance fee $5 1st Prize: A Cup presented 2nd Prise $25. (Entrance fees to go to winner.)

154 Kingston.... 1-Mr Bruton's g

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Cup,

Mr Dryasdual's Grey Tick... 3-Mr E A 4. Hankey's oh. Off Chanes

Mr Godfrey Master's g.d. Astra' (late

Astrol 5-Mr A. Borfer's i.g. Southdown.. 6 --Mr Robert's blk. Velocity

159 7-Mr C, H. Ross' g. Ben Elon 2-4.20 p.m.-GYMKHANA CLUB CHALLENGE Cep-Distance one mile. For all China Ponies Catch weights at 10 at G W ners of an open race or opeu Griffin raca 5 lb. extra. Non-winning Subscription Griffins allowed 5 lb. Jockeys whù have set won more than two officist races in Hongkong, Shanghai or Tiant: in, allowed 5 lb. To be won by the pony. scoring most warks in the races for the counting 4 points for a first: 2 for a second and I for a third. The benefit of marks already scored to pass with the pony on a sale. Any winver

of the race to carry 51b. extra for each win in subsequent starts for the Cap, but the event of a pony carrying the penalty nut winning, lb. to be deducted next time he starts. Penalties sccumulative ap. to 15 lb, Entrance fee of 85 to go in the purchase of a momento to the winner of each race, and $25 to 'second pony out of the Club funds. At the conclusion of the sosson'a cup, will be presented by Commodera E. H Stoker, R., to the owner of the peny obtain ing the second bixbest-nom-ber of marke 1- Mr Dryasduste er. Cozcomb

IGI 141 Deb Grey Tick ....... Mr E Kadoori Manchurian

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at Porismonth, the *^ellerophon, the second British battleship of the Dreadnought type to be pat info the water, will be launched and named by Princess He

cess Henry of Battenberg with the usual religions and other ceremonies pribed by the oustors of the ees. A third ship of the same type, the "Temeraire," will be by Lady Fortesque. Thus this country will of Canton Wisile on shore with a party and hire aflost three of these huge battleships, and Poder Bag of truce, he was attacked by the when the other European naval owers have

proclamations outside the city walls.

one of them actually in cominis ion, et a time under a garrison of Namtow, and narrowly escaped-tone little more than decide to copy the design. of the place. In 18 8 he was engaged in cantare, sabsequently taking part in the pture The actual position, so far as France is con

cerned, in

in that the construction of six vessels of in Deep Bay, and similar typo has been authorized; the materials participated the hold, capturing two heavily armed junks and yet uncertain whether the keels of any of them

Һате taking many prisoners. For these serrices he was

vossals have been anthorised, and the koels of mentioned in despstabes on three occasions was have been laid down. In Germany, four similar Pigkong for the destruction of the pirates credited with the intention of beginning - LAUNCH OF THE “BELLEROPHON.”

thanked by Governor in-Council of two have been laid down. Russia is merely

and received the China medal with clasps for pro Canton and Faishan. In 1901 he was made

include ships of the same Programme to obaracter. In the United States, too, second maslor, and two years later master, and in this direction is not more advanced than it is in these posts served in several vessels both on the home and on fertigs stations. Having Europe; two similar ships have been

authorise, and the extracts for their cou passed the examination which qualified him to struction hava quite recently been signed with he was pro-private firms. The only aral Power which has takeskargaof ang first-class and retired vonesia-of like character to the Dreadnought. in 1877. Among his services, also he took the water is our ally Japan, from whose yards the day broke, thick with falling-rain part in one of the Kafir wars,

After his retirement from the Navy Captain Fitzgerald received the appointment of dock later at Gloucester, subsequently becoming chief bar boor master and sub-commisioner of juleks at Barrow-in-Furosis, and a basbour menter for the Port of London, a

position which he

moted to staff commander in

relinquished recently,

WORSE THAN ATHEISM

REY CAMPBELL AND ORGANISED

CHRISTIANITY, ·

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The Rer. R. J. Campball, at the City Temple Iset montb, delivered a sweeping indictment aga nst organised Christianity.

Orthodes Christianity, he said, was falso to religion,

Russia was pouring out its life-blood in violence and opp ersion which the Church dressed in the garments of sanctity Oppression in the Congo was probably the worst and the most blcode in the world's history, sud yet Rome and Erman priests kept silence, living upon the gekl which such oppression produced in a waters lie which marqueraded Be saxolity-

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"A splendid success" as the verdict of the many thousands of spectators who witnessed the launch of the battleship Bellerophone or Princess Henry of Battenberg, at Portemoatli, on July 27th. There was considerable anxiety as to the weather early in the morning, a

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by i1 sm. all was changed, the clouds elvered off, and the sun shone as if determined to add its brilliancy to the day's proceedings. The presence of Royalty nd the interest displayed in the vessel-herself, as being the largest-ever latuched in the port, drew together an boormons TALKING orond of people, and the excellent arrange. ments which had been made by the Admiral- Superintendent and his officers enabled sit the spectators to obtain an uninterrupted view of the launch. Every preparation had been made for giving ber Royal Highnerz

the harbour had been dressed at 10 a., and later

consisting guard of benour,

of 100 Royal Marine Artillery, under Capt, R. O. Paterson with the band of the "Excellent," was mounted officers awaited har arrival-Adu. Sir Day B. on the South Railway Jotty, where the following, Bosanquet Commander-in-Chief: Maj. Gen. Bit Henry Settle, commanding Portsmouth defences: Rear-Adm. Sir Percy Scott, dom- mauding the First Oraiser Squadron; and Commodere A. A. C. Galloway, with their respective staffs.

"Satsums" and "Aki have been put afloat during the last nige macnihe The-position of this country, therefore, respect of the most important class of War vassel, the ospital ship, cansot

be regarded as satisfactory.

The Bellerophon, like the "Temeraire" and 4 "which is building at Elswick, is to be

Saperb of the displacement of 18.600 tons, or 500 ton more than the "Dreadnought," the additional tonange belog, it is understood, distributed partly in weight of hull and vessels fellow fitting recaption. The ships at Spithead and in!

partly in armament. In general design, however,

the lorely that of the "Dreadnought," although experience gained in the trials of the letter vessel has been utilized both for improvement in methods of construction and in several important features which have not yet been made public. As in the case of other lips of novel design, particularly when provided with a newty new type of engine, a considerable differance of opinion prevails among engineers as to the form of sreew propeller likely to give the best results. Fir William White, at the conference of Civil Engineers recently, referred to this matter, reminding those present that the turbine-driven propeller was in its infancy, and that 6 allowance, therefore, should be made for the comparatively, small experience with turbine. driven screws. It must he recalled that for over

Pricess Henry of Battenberg, accompanied by Prince Leopold and Mr. and Lady Adela Cochrane, and attended by Col. the Hou, F. L. Colborne, and Mier Minnie Cochrane, crossed over from Cowes in his Majesty's

Mr-Godfrey-Master's bad-Blya Nile 154 mest is ofer. We are getting back to first half a century various types of propellera-bare acht "Aiberia."fying the standard of her His Worship-If there is any danger of this 3-4 40 p.m.-LDIES' NOMINATION-COSTUM principles, and the seed of life is no longer been tried with reciprocating.engi er, and yet Royal Highness. Tho design of the standard

man being prosecuted I have no objection to -granting a short postponement for yon, to see your alient and advise him.

Mr. Morrell-I have no objection,

His Worship (to Sir Henry)-You can take him outside and I will lend you the interpreter.

Sir Henry--Thank you.

After conenitation, the parties returned to

Dourt

Mr. Morrell renewed his examination

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RACE About 200 yards round a post and in. Ladies to provide the Costumes Prize for the first mar ju. adjudged such by a Sub-committee to

the Committee of the Gymkhana appointed | by |

organized Christianity."

Protestantism was just as drgus is as Prize for bast be far less dangerous than dogma.

Catholicism, and materialismi bu atheism were

Club. Entrance fee 3. Prizes presented by the Club. 1-Mr W. G. Clarke nominated by Mrs Beasley

Mrs Bailey 2-Mr W. J. Daniel

Mr W. 8. Dupree

4-Mr H. B.T: Dowbiggin

5-MG Marshall

In your examination you said the rebellion M¢ &. (!C. Master was duo in the rice being dear and scarce in that part-Yes, I did say so but that w not the only thing. It was on account of the excessive taxation.

You said the mandarin would take no steps to make the rice any cheaper? Yes.

Wasn't this rebellion simply against the distric! P- the Chin chow mandarins ét

was against the mandarins This rebellion of Chiu-chow, but we are against the whole

Chinese Government.

Do zou remember saying in examination that the mandarins know well the laws and

dation placed upon them?-Yes.

Suppose the laws were carried out --

*Mer Stedman

Mrs G. C. C. Master Mr Birty

Mrs Macfar

Jane Miss Layton

8-Mr F. H. Mag 9-Mr A.G. Roberts

10-M.T. C. Vernon 45.20 p.m.-JUMPING COMPETITION-Open to all China Ponies. To be ridden by members of the Gymkhana Clab or Officers of the Army or Navy. Three heights over a bar. Each competitor allowed one run at eat hoight. Entrance fee 85, 1st Prize presented. 2nd Prize $25. —Mr Brutton's

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3-3r W. J. Daniel's 4-The Hon. Mr W. J. Gresson's... Mamodeen 5-Mr G. C. M‹ xon's

Sir Henry Berkeley-What is the use of GMr.Bolsson's

- putting suppositions questions.

His Worship allowed the question. Suppcae the mandarins had carried out, t'e duties imposed upon them, I suppose there would have been no rebellion?-We belong to the Reform Party. The Reform Farty would attack any part of China or any mandarin who does not do his duty or who treats the people katably.

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If the mandarlag had done their duty, they would not have been attacked-Most decidedly not. If they were honest in their dealings ve would have been honest with them.

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S-Mr C. H. Rows" 9- Mr. Sherlock's 5. 5.45 pm.-TENT PEUGING CHALLENGE Cre-Presented by is Excalloney Major- General Broadwood, C.B. For China Ponies. To be ran for five times and to be won by the rider scoring most marks at the end of the season, Best of three runs at eseb meeting. Points for face and style. Open to membore of both services as well as to members of the Gymkhana Club. Winners of this erent at Brst two Gymkhanas this season to count marks scored by them at this meeting towards Mementoes presented af aggregate only.

this menting to be taken by riders scoring highest numter exclusive of winners at the first two Gymkhaus meetings this season. Entrance fee $3. A memento presented-te the 1st and 2nd. Post Entries. possible. This custom has existed ever since.-6.5 p.m.-WELTER RACE--Half a mile

Continuing, witness said there was no just law in Chins yet. The custom had always been for the mandarins to procure rice as cheaply as

China was China...

Are you dissatisfied with the Emperor of China-If the Emperor acts justly Hum satisfied.

Are you content with the present laws of Chins I can't read, and therefore I' mist go upon what I am told,

Therefore you don't know the law noil you don't know whether you are satisfied or not f→ Why not? People inform me and I know the law Sir Henry Berkeley Who knows the law of Eagland. You? Vory few people know the uw of England.

Are you content with the laws of China as they are interpreted to you?-What a question: That is the reason why we have this Reform Party.

Who is the head of the Reform Party I -shall not tell you that

Mr. Morrell-It is not you?

Sir Henry Berkeley- He is not bound to

answer.

Sen.

For all China Pony hacks passed as such by the Committee of the Gymkhana Club To be ridden by riders who have never ridden in au offcial race in Hongkong or Chins. Catch weights over 12st. 71b. Riders to stand not less than list. 2. b. in ordinary riding breeches. boots, gaiters and shirts. Open to members of the Jockey Club and members of both services as well as to members of the Gymkhana Club. Entrance fee $5. let Prize: A Cap presented. 2nd Prize: $25.

Mane Mr W. J, Daniel's... 2-Messrs Goldring & Reed's....

Wildman (late Highlandman) Highland Bonnet 3-Mr H. R. Moore's 4-3r Blason's

Minnoch Quicksand 5-MrT. C. Vernon a... 7-6.25 p.m.-ONE MILE AND A QUARTER FLAT RACE. HANDICAP. For all Chins Ponies. Jockeys who have not won more than two oficial races in Hongkong, Shang-

The Church of to-day, be continued, "has betrayed Christ. Dogma is one prodigions lie tending to foster solishness, and Christianity has nothing more to light than selfishness, and nothing more to preach than love."

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on the winged Lowe Pegrens, slaying the Chimera, and on the front, ona gold plate, was inscribed.M.S. Bellerophon, launched at Portsmouth by H.R.H. Princess Henry of Battenberg, 25th July, 1907." The Timer.

FUNNELS AND FLAGS.

"PRELK" SHIPÈ. ···

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has recently been approved by the King, and angiseers differ as to which design is the bent. The marine turbine has been under trial it was flown for the first time on Saturday. for scarcely a fifth of that time, it should not; The ships at Spithead frod a Royal salute, theb, be a cause for sarprise, much less for the ships were manues, and paraded guards and bands as the "Alberta" passed, and similar alarm, if the authorities should desire to try honours were accorded by the ships in the several kinds of screw propeller in the "Dread harbour as the yacht approached the jetty. After nought" hoping, that with the

experience thus gained the most efloient form may be discovered. receiving the sesembled officers, the Princess,

accompanied by the Commander-in-Chief, drove..... Similarly, a constant advance in the improve ment of ordnance has been maintained, and it is to the boilding.alip In the vicinity of the

decorated artistically

launching platform a kely that B more Bailable gan for the anti-

guard of honour of 50 seamen from the Royal torpedo defence armament has been found in

Barracks and 50 Royal Marine Light the 4-inch, and that as this weapon will take the

Infantry, with the band of the Rosal Marine place of the 12-pounder of the "Dreadnought, Viceory Yuan Shih-kai has memorialized the some alteration in the disposition of this bat. Artillery, was posted; and assembled on the i

tery will follow. The disposition of the platform were Rear-Adm. C. G. Robinson. Then the advinability of despal ebing specially to study the constitution, of these two armament will not be allered, but Admiral-Superintendent of the Dockyard, and

regard to the turret A. MYOSOT powers as the same methods are suitable to unter denk--the centre one, indeed, of those the Bakingon Lady Bosanquet and the Misses China Japan sent Marquis Ito to Enrero and arranged in the middle line of the ship. The the Mayor and Mayoress of Portsmouth, Lady America te study constitutions for

and Lady Saimon, Adm. Bir J. Baird and Lady tion for Propelling Power) Bill, have reported before ompiling the seventy-six sxtiles of the guns in this lauret are masked by the after Seitle, Admiral of the Fleet Sir Newell Saimon Trade's Marchant Shipping (Tonnage Deduc

turret for a right-astera Sre, and in rder

Mitchell, manager Constructive Department drafted, with the insertion of an agreed cleare Japanese constitution. The Viceroy also urges remedy this the turret can be raised antil it is Baird, Adm. Sir Archibald Douglas: Mr. 1. to the House that the Ull should be passed as that the Imperial princes and dukes should on the same level as that which is on the

of the Dockyard: Maj Gen. W. T. Adair, to meet the case of Luge,

The bill was introduced to abolish the proceed to England and Germany to ett dy the forecastle. This change will have the effect of

D.A.G, Regal Marines; Adro, Field; Capt. the political sciences or military affairs with improving the right-astern fire, as well as give one attaché who is to be a learned Chiness scholar, and another a learned scholar of the thee guns a kurere of fire on the leam. It possible, also, thet part of the i creased foreign learning and two or three servants, sae they shall be quietly in the raid countries displacement may be used for an increase of incognito as middle class gentry solely devoting has bern vouchsafed on this point. It may be themarives to their lady. There might be objection to this proposal cu the plea that assumed, however, that, whatever difference is there is danger of revolutionaries attempting made, nothing will be permitted to effect the the life of the Prince and Dukes but as Duke design in a manser prejudicial to the homoge Tesi Tee, though when leaving Feling there neity of the Beet in which it is intended that was bomb explosion, yet returned to Chips all the British Dreadnoughts shall operate.

together, zourd Various countries

The fact that a ship has been launched and utter travelling abroad safe and sound, and moreover in

her hall placed in the water does not, as ex-

On bot arrival at the Luilding-slip, bor Royal wanted the figure o per opal. reduced to 35

NEW METHOD OF STEAMSHIP PROPULSION. England and Germany the police system 18perience in peat times has shown, always

The White Star Lite have sent the follow so complete that it is not necessary to fear indicate her speedy completion for service. But Highness was received by the Admiral.Super per cent,

in this connexion au interesting comparison may intendent, who introduced Mr. T. Mitchell, under whore supervision the vessel has been any anger, str.

be drawn from the ease of the "Dreadnought.

on Ostober 2, 1995, was

Owing to the advance of the steam turbine, was launched Luilt and by whom the launching arrangements ing to the Press which lald dowD

were explained. Master Vernon Robinson pre- 4 months and 8 days later, and core plated for sented the Princess with a banquet. The the question of propulsion li prominently in hor trials in 12-months to a day. The phon" was laid down on December 8, 1996 and is regious vice, which began at 12.10 p.m. the minds of shipbuildere, shipowners, and the in be bunched in 7 months 24 days from that having been read by the Iev. A. P. Hill, general public whenever a new steamer is Mr. Pete Curran, M.P, speaking last month dates She has, therefore, been nearly twice as chaplain of the cokyard, her Royal Highnessunounced, and, although some companies harë The general agreement has not yet been arrived phon and all who sail in her, at a demonstration of the Gssworkers and long on the stocks as the Dreadnought; bat Lamed: the ship, saying, Sucers to the ship sdopted the turbine system in its entirety, a General Latourers' Union, at Edmonton, said she has bad an additions! 1,000 tons built into, atsisted by Mr. Mitchell, then applied at to disperse with the system of reciprocating that fer pile, organised bypocrisy, waste her, the launching weight being 7,000 tone, of time, and generate methods, he did not instead of 6,000 in the case of her predecessor. the chisel and mallet to sever the ropa by engines. It was recently Enounced that 3 know an assembly to beat the British House of Even if we assume that she also takes twice as which the weights over the dog pres were Ismay bad placed Commons.

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and Mre. Tottenham Inspector-General Jships, which as so constructed that their net H. L. Tottenham, Captain of the Dockyard, privileged position of "freak"

Engineer register tonnage is extremely in pro Porteroruer, C.B. and Bins Cesar Mis portion to the gross, and therefore simspe Douglas Sir Juigo and Lady Thomas, large share of the dues on extering dock. By Colonel Commandant. E. P. Erina, C.B., the bill as drawn by the Board of Trade and R.M.L.I., and Col.Commandant W. Nicholle approved by the Committee, the deduction for RMA, MI. Evan, F. B. Buny. Commander propelling power is limited to 55 per cent. of of Garriern Artillery, Flag-Capt. and Mrs the gross tonnage after deducting crew and Moor, Mr. T. A. Bramedor P., and Mrs. Pavigation spaces; or in other words, the net Bramadan, together with many naval officers, tonnage must not be less than about 40 per- feials from the Admiralty, and the principal cent of the gross Opposition came chielly from the dock in the Bristol Channel who Boera of the dockyard and their wives.

Mr.

an order with Messrs.

long to complete after launching as did the suspended. Instantly the ship began to Harland and Wolf on behalf of the Dominion Dreadnought," she will still be finished by move, and, gathering momentum as she glided Line, which, as is generally known, is in large passenger steamer to be constructed at If the workers did not return ancient men to that House to revolutionise the precedure, Cetober, 1908, or wall inside the two years, the down the well greased ways, plunged into the association with the White Star Line, for a AdRule Britannis. Cdm. Robinson then Belfast for the trade betwess Liverpool aud they will never get anything useful done nominal time mentioned for her completion, water the band playing Ged Save the King there. Things would be altered when the The" Temeraire," at Devonport, will have also Labour members were increased from 62 to 270. been just 7 months and 94 days on the stocka siled for bres cheers for her Royal Bighness, Canada, and later it was announced that this Now the Tory aristocrats and the Liberal when she is launched in August next, and this is which were heartily given. The barbouret this stramer, would be quickly fellowed by weathe

no coincidence, for with both vessele a precisely moment presented a most arimalal appearance. It is of interest to learn that in the first of plutocrats went off to dinner, sad mutil they

ship, flying Princess Henry's landaid the engineering has been decided upon `ín a

of turbine machinery returned men were put ap to keep the talking similar programme has boon settled the The stately Lull of the newly launched battle these steamers & Dew, principle in marine

materials are delivered and built in to At ten o'clock they came machine going.

has just been adopted is to fit two walking in in evening dress some of them sober, prearranged scheme and the two vessels, if numerous steamers filled with the flattering combination

combined to form a picture both briliant has and some of them otherwise, and then from ten nothing untoward cccurs, should be completed buuting of the gaily dressed ships in the dist- reciprocating engines. The proposal whitt o'clock until thires in the morning members and ready for esa within a month of each other, and striking. Prince Edward of Wales, with sets of quadruple expansion bugines balanced

as in laying down and launching. danced about the lobbies.

WEATHER REPORT:

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Te Hongkong Observatory yesterday issued the following reporti

On the 27th at 12.5 p.m.--The barometer

and

hai or Tientsin allowed 5 lb. Entrance fee has risen slightly in 8: Japas, ad fallen a little grand procession, recently for the purpose Robiszon in the dockyard. On the right of herind the berefit obtainable from a greater

25. 1st Prize: A Cup presented by Messrs. Bollinger, 2d Prize: $25. (Entrance fees to go to winner.)

1-Mr Brutton's blk. Septimas 2-Mr Dryandust's cr. Colcomb,

Do b. Grey Tick

Mr. Morrell-He has already said Sun Yat-Mr Ellis Kadocrie's w. Manchurish

Chief, *** His-Worship-I don't link you ought 10: 5-Mr-Godfrey-Master's gd. Astral,

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g.d. Blue Nile, press the man

MFH Mags g. Highland Heather, Mr Medico's ch. Nigel, Mr Robert's bik. Velocity, IU-Mr Reinson's b. Beaufort,

Mr. Morrell-Did the man you mid yesterday was the head of the Reform Party know any thing about it? Whether he knows or knows --not I am not going to tell you,

I suggest to you, that this riot was simply because the price of rice was high, and to take on th local mandaring for not doing Kengeance their daty ?--It was the rice that UPEVS, un toyda

but that was not the only thing,

11 Mr C. II. Ross'g, Bon Eion,

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Each will be gaile the other cadets from Oborce, witnessed the on the Iilders, usual system with the addition launch from the "Seahorse and Magnet," of cae low presence turbine. which were stationed in the harbour opposite the independent of the others, and will base its own FRIGHTENING THE CHOLERA

shaft and propeller, so that the sissmer will DEVILS.

ship.

After the Janucb, the Princess drove to the have three distinct installations of machinery e many advantages RICKSHA COOLIES ORGANISE & PROCESSION. Admiral-Superintendent's house, where pria- and three separate propellers. It is expected

sipal officers of the dockyard and their wives that this combination The Hooksha ricksha atolien organised a

were presented. & luncheon w s given by Adm. for oocan liners, embracing the merits of quadropleengines carrying aligh steam pressure the cholera devils. of frightening away

Prince Leopold, and Lady Watts, expension of steam in a low pressura turbine. 8. China and the Philippines

Lady Jacker.p

Many have expressed surprise that in the the normal, over 8. Japan and the Loooboos. There were Janterie,fage-and torches and and on her left the Admiral Superintendent, white Star steainer "Adriatic" the example of

Pressure-roumius low, about 0.3 inch below. It is understood that the procession cost $2,000 Royal Highness were the Commander-in-Chief,

like

Lady Bosanquet, the Duke of Wellington, Mrs. and it is still in defect by 0,1 inch and upwarda everyote in the procession was garbe They Rebiuser, Bear-Adm. Bir H. Jackson, and Lady other lines was not followed in adopting the

bantu and had a Sercely painted face. on the China ocast. Pressure is highest and

paraded the streets accupied by ricksha coelies Adela Cochrane. After the King's health had furiine system, and it is now proved that the

preferred normal over the 8. Philippines.

Moderats N.W. winds are indicated in the with much beating of genga. At each depot been drunk, Adm. Robinson, in a brief speeeb, managers of that line 146 Formuse Channel, and moderate W. to SW they were received with cracker firing. Most thanked Princess Heary for the honour the reciprocating engines in view of the combination of those attacked by the cholers were ricksha had done them that day in launching the above referred to having been still under con 154 winds over the. N. part of the China Ep.

coolies, and the members of that community Bellerophon." A reception at the Admiral-sideration, and now for the first time adopted 156

Hongkong rainfall for the 24 hours ending believe that they have now frightoned away the Superintendent's Loase, rendered the more should this prove the success which is expected. 150 at 10a.m. to-day, 0-60 inches.

obelera demoons. The procession-attracted a enjoyable ita simple informatity, followed it is fair to assume that future vessels to be bailt The forecast for the 24 hours ending at noon good deal of interest in the Kampong Glam the Innohoon, and her Royal Highnes left at for the associated companies, several of which accompanied by the Commander-in are in contemplation, will be similarly engined, view the procession as it was believed that Chief and the Admiral-Superintendent, Royal 152 to-day is as follows;

bonours being rendered on the Princess's -Hongkong & Neighbourhood winds, moderate; numerous "spooks" were about at the time,

We learn that four or five model junks departure in the Alberta" similar to those fine.

well be launched into the ses by the ricksha received by her on her arrival, N.W. winds, coolies from the vicinity of Ophir Hond. Tho

•{"moderate"

idea is to send all the cholera demons away Baness Nash-from Bingapore, by the boats to some other country. It is and that the Chinesday Same as No.1. selected Hongkong as the place to send the

cholera tol-Singapore Free Press.

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Sergeant T. Morris, of the 78th Company

In this rébellion you had no idea but to punieh R.G.A., has been appointed Sergeant-Major the local mandarins ?--Yes.

of the Singapore Volunteers.

Formon Channel.......

Southeast of Chips betwman)

Hongkong and Lamecku South coast of Chins between Hongkong and Hainzy.

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W to S.W.

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