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NEW MEMBER.

Un the proposition of the CHAIRMAN, seconded by Mir. VOESNECKER, the election of Mr. A. Coxon as a member of the Chamber was confined.

REPRESENTATION IN LONDON.

The CHAIRMAN-The next business of the Chamber is to express an opinion as to what gentleman in London would be a proper person to represent the opinion of this Chamber, I do. not know that the duty of representing the opinio of this Chamber to the British and Colonial Union might be very acceptable to some gentle- men, but still there is one gentleman I should like to nominate for election, though whether he will accept it or not I do not know. He is a gen. tleman who has been long connected with China, and who took an interest in the affairs of this Chamber in its carlier days. I am not sure he was not Chairman of the Chamber at one time, but I know he was connected with it. I would propose that we invite Mr. McAndrew, of the firai of Matheson & Co., to represent the opinion of this Chamber in London.

COMAFITER

The Committee for the coming year was then Messrs. Ryrie, Dalrymple, Jackson, l'oesnecker, elected by Jaillot with the following result Happits, Johnson, sassoon, Kalm, and MacEwen M. MACHWEN stated that he would be leaving the Colony shortly, and suggested that the.

e gentle man having the nest highest number of votes should be placed on the Committee in his stead. The name of Mr. Mackintosh, who had the next highest number of votes, was then substi tuted for that of Mr. MacEwen on the Committee.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

think we are compensated by the increased value of the possessions we have other than silver for the nominal depreciation of what capital we may have in our backs nominally as silver capital. J apologise for making these few remarks on this subject, but I merely wish to express my own upation that the depreciation of silver has not been the evil which my friend seems to think it is. The CHARMANThere is one point left for discussion, I think. If our property is so tise and silver fall, the question comes to be, where is it to stop? If anything could be done by a society nations to limit, as it were, the fait in silver, of this kind to bring about an arrangement of the some good night result, bui, if silver gues an dropping from time to time, where will it end? and therefore I would advocate having the thing thoroughly ventilated, and I think this Chamber might assist the society in London,

Mr. SHARP-We have three of the principal banks in the East represented here. I don't know what the opinion of the directors of the Hongkong and shanghai Bank might be, take it fe granted the Chamber is indisposed to The CMRMAN If you will allow me will do anything

ME MMEWES think it is a matter that might safely be left to the Comited.

The CHAIRMAN -- The Committee have no power to subscribe,

Mr. MacEwEN-Well, I make a propositiga that it be left to the Committee to decide.

Mr. FORREST Seconded

Mr. Davis- think we ought to take into this endorse the views of the Association, which consideration whether the Chamber does not by might be a position the Chamber might not like to occupy. The Association seems to have a definite programme, namely, to endeavour to get the Governments to agree to attempt to stop the fall in silver, and by subscribing the Cham ber endorses those views. If it were att individual it would be a different thing. It seems to me it is a matter rather for individuals than for the Chamber. I have no very definite opinion, but I think it is a great question and one we ought fed it is one that is worthy of our support. not to commit murselves to unless we are satis

The CHAIRMAN-Well, 1 will put Mr. Mac- Ewen's proposition to the meeting at any rate.

The motion was then put and carried with one dissentient.

The Hon. F. B. Jonsson moved a vote of thanks to the Chairman for the able way in which he had managed the affairs of the Cham- hers during the past year, which was carried by acclamation.-'ress.

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opening of parLÍAMENT.

The following is the Royal Speech read at the opening of the session of Parliament on Tues- day;-

stitutions.

REORGANISATION OF BRITISH

CAVALRY

6th, and 7th Dragoon Guards would each become a wing of the 3n| Hussars, 4th Hussars, 5th Lan- cers, Inniskilling Dragoons, and 7th Hussars similarly amalgamated with the 8th Hussars, the respectively, the 18th Hussars would become rath with the tith, the zoth with the 13th, and the 21st with the fath, and if necessary the 17th Dragod Cards and the and Hussars in that case Lancets work! become part of the yih, the 3rd reining as at present.

abolition of the cavalry dept, the maintenance Among the results of such a plan would be the

in India by its corresponding wing at home, the at a proper strength of each wing of a regiment

liability to the disturbing influence of Indian retention upon the haine establishinent with non- service of either ten or twelve regiments in a constant state of readiness for an emergency. One of those regiments having a wing, in latia would be told off for re- cruiting a particular locality with the advantage of in effect giving many of the recruits the choice between home and Indian service, and also with the advantage of enabling the War Office to allow a number of these in the home regiment to join the Reserve before the completion of their tern-an object which ought not to be lost sight of beating in mind the very small proportion of cavalty men now in the Reserve.

A committee has been sitting at the War Office for the purpose of advising Mr. Childers regard My LonesAND GENTLEMEN,

ing the reorganisation of the cavalry of the line It is with much satisfaction that again in-ppon a footing somewhat similar to that of the vite your advice and assistance in the conductinanty in the matter of localisation and foreign of public affairs.

I have given my approval to a marriage bela, Intely Inspector-General of Cavalry; Majur reliefs. The commitee consists of General Wand tween my son, Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany, Generals Sir Frederick Fitzwy grain and Charles deck and Pyrmont. I have every reason to be in treat Shitain and Ireland respectively: Major and berserene Highness Princess Helen of Wal Fraser, V.C., the Inspectors General of Cavalry lieve that this will be a happy union.

General Bulwer, the Inspector-General of Re- "I continue in relations of cordial harmony citing; and Mr. Knox, the Accountant General with all foreign lowers.

of the Army. We have my twenty-eight regi- The Treatly for the cession of Thessaly toments of fine cavalty, of which thirteen are the Greek Kingloin has now been executed inassas, tive Lancers, four Heavy Dragoms, and its main provins. The transfer of sexcrcingly six Dragons of the less heavy class, known as and of occupation was effected in a manner honourable to all concernest.

melium. The four heavy regimentath and 5th Dragoon Guards, Royal Dragons, and scots "In concert with the President of the French reys are exemza from service in India, and of affairs of Egypt, where existing aurangen been under the consideration of the compative, Republic, have given careful attention to the the remaining twenty-four there are usu ly aine in India and fifteen at home. A project has have imposed on me special obligations. I shall use my influence to maintain the rights already and is believed to favourably regarded, of which established, whether by the Firmans of the sultan the following are the chief joints :--The fourre- or by various international engagements, in a ginents hitherto exempt are to be placed on the spirit favourable to the good government of the wester for Indian service, and the whole of the We believe that the inquiry of this committee country and the prudent development of its in-cavalry, with the exception of one Bussar rigi- does not extend to the Household Cavahy, but it ment (probably the 7th, now in Nata, te le is in the nature of things improbable that under "I have pleasure in informing you that the re- arranged in nine brigades-viz, tice of Dragoons, an eunest and practical War Minister that branch storation of peace beyond the North-Western two of Lancers, and four of Hussars, each con of the army cans long escape serous reform. The quillity, plentiful seasons, and increase of the Frontier, together with continued internal transisting of three regiments. The numerical and three regiments muster about 1,300 of all ranks revende, as enabled my Government in India to

other designations would be for the most part at a cost of something like 120,000l. a year. For retained, but all

of officers and calistuents of soldices word lse for the brigade, useless, they do not even contribute a man to the general military purposes these regiments are resume wark of public utility which had been and each individual would be interchangeable Reserve; while for the paposes of State sures for the farther improvement ofthe condition the three regiments. Uf each brigule one suspended, and to devote its attention to mea--

as the public service might require between their number and cost are excessive. As a body- pageants of the people.

guard to the sovereigns on state occasions one- ratified by the Representative Assembly; and 1

The Convention with the Transvaal has been regiment would be, in India, another (the fifth or one-sixth of the present strength would next for service) would be kept at home suffice, and it would be all the better if this num- have seen no reason to qualify my anticipations despatch abread in the event of an emergency; suitable stature, good conduct, and active service of its advantageous working.

un a high strength and available for quickber were composed of officers and men combining while the third--that which came home last-in-those cavaly regiments whose lot it is to be would recruit and act as a depit for the other more actively Employed in the serious work of two, after somewhat the same fashion as the warfare-Tieres, home battalion of a territorial regiment does to the battalion abroad. No individual officer or soldier would be compelled to remain more than each regiment would stay for a period of sixteen seven or eight years in India, but the cadre of

years in that country, Consequently upon its My communications with France on the sub-return hame the cadre would, in ordinary circum- ject of a new Commercial Treaty have not been stances, spend thirty-two years in the United closed. They will be prosecuted by me, as i

Kingdom, for sixteen ofwhich it would be vingally have already acquainted you, with a desire to

but a depot for keeping up the strength of the conclude a treaty favourable to extended inter-

two regiments affiliated to it, and for the remain course between the two nations, to whose close amity attach so great a value.

"I luve, however, the regret that, althou hostilities have not been renewed in Basmaland, the country still remains in an unsettled condi. tion.

“GENTLEMEN OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS, "The Estimates for the services of the year are in an advanced stage of preparation, and will be promptly submitted to you,

MY LORDS AND GENTLEMEN,

"The trade of the country, both domestic and foreign, has for some time been improving, and nently suited to farming operations. Better pros the mildness of the winter season has been emi- pects are I trust, thus opened for the classes immediately concerned in agriculture."

"The public revenue, which is greatly, though not always at once, affected by the state of in: dustry and commerce, has not yet exhibited.an activity. upward movement in proportion to their increased

"The colition of Ireland at this time, as com-

a diminished furce.

THE SHANGHAI THEATRE.

Having recently given an article reproduced from the Shanghai Mercury on this subject, we now publish what the Courier has to say on the matter:--Our evening contemporary has written on the subject of the proposed scheme of the A.D.C., with respect to the Lyceum Theatre. Mr. SHARP-There are not a great many gen. The article is premature, inasmuch as the pro- demen here who have had the pleasure of Mr. posal is as yet in an uncompleted state, and the MeAnliew's acquaintance, but the recollection information it contains being imperfect and in have of him is that he is a most suitable man, a corect, is calculated to give the most cautious, thoughtful, and proper person to impression. It is for this reason that we refer to pared with that which I described at the begin

jillic a wrong fill the pitice, if he will accept it. I have great the matter; for had it not been that our contcnning of last year, shows signs of improvement, pleasure, therefore, in seconding the Chairman's porary has hurriedly and prematurely discussed and encourages the hope that perseverance in the propostion,

a subject with which it was not properly acquain- The motion was then put and carried gem.canted, we should not allude to the project until it course you have pursued will be rewarded with the

came within our province to do so. As the pre- happy results which are so much n be desired.

Justice has been administered with greater sent constituted, the A.D C. is perhaps unique in the public in the same manner of professional employed to deter occupiers of land from falfilling its organisation. It is a private bly supported by efficacy and the intimidation which has been companies, and consequently the amateurs must of the Art of last session, shows upon the whole their obligations, and from availing themselves and do in the gauntlet of públic criticism. But while the performances are open to the public at large, the A.D.C. hire from the trustees the then-have been favoured by the abundance of the har My efforts, through the bounty of Providence, tre as any other company for uach representation

vest in that portion of the United Kingdom. at a fixed sum. Any expenses the amateurs may be put to in presenting to the best of their ability

"In addition to a vigorous exertion of the pro- visions of the ordinary law, I have not hesitated their picces to

to the public are dependent solely under the painful necessity of the case, to employ upon the measure of public support which they largely the exceptional powers intrusted to me receive to enable them to pay their way and af for the community a certain amount of pleasure. for the protection of life and property by two Acts As at present constituted, the A.D.C. dccupy a most anomalous position, for being a private company they appeal to the public for support, and playing to the public, though they screen themselves under the garb of private gentlemen, perforating for their own pleasure, they must be exposed to public criticism. In short, because they receive publicmoney, their performances cannot be considered as private such being the state of affairs, it is not to be wondered at that ladies, who in most communities form the main stay and attraction in amateur corps, are afraid to the fierce ordeal of what is really a public representation, attended with all its inconvenient circumstances. The object of the proposed scheme is to obviate this incun- venience and place the A.D.C. in the same position as other amateur theatrical corps. As

sixteen an efficient corps. As the Lancers are deficient by one regiment, and the Heavy Dragoons have one to many for this purpose, one of the latter would probably be converted into Lancers, and the 7th Dragons Guards is this purpose. If the Hussars were brigaded believed to be the corps likely to be chosen for according to the position of the regiments for relief at present they would be thus grouped ---- () The 3rd, 14th, and 21st Hussars; (2) the 4th, 13th, and 20th; (3) the 8th, 15th, and th; and the roth, 21th, and th. While as regards the Dragoons it is reported that the 1st, 2nd, and the 3rd, 5th and 6th another; and the Royal 4th Dragoon Guards would form one brigade; Dragoons, Scots Grers, and luniskillings a third; the two Lancer brigades being made up of the 7th Dragoon fuards), tath, and 16th, aut the 5th, 9th, and 7th The 7th Hussars would landers among the infantry, and it is to be thus remain unaffiliated, like the Cameron High- presumed would be the regiment first available for special service like that upon which it was sent out of its turn just a year agu

A FRIENDLY GAME.

Say, mister," said a tall, sunburned man with managing editor's room yesterday afternoon, a wide-brimmed hat, as he edged his way into the

kearls ?" "say, mister, do you know anything about

"Why, yes, responded the clitor, "I know things of that kind--why ? how to play everlasting and old maid,' and

"That's just what I want to ask about Now in playing 'old inaid, suppose the man who holds the age antes, and passes ou the draw, whose bet is it?"

In my game the player who has a queen after the other cards are played is the old maid.""

"That isn't the way 1 play it" said the editor

of," mused the stranger. Suppose in everlast Perhaps it's everlasting tint I'm thinking ing you should catch an 'old maid on the trai and when the rest of the keards was played you found you hadn't filled, what then "

that game," said the editor. May be you are "I don't see how that question could arise in talking of the game called 'poker.

Poker! what's that?" asked the stranger, looking up in innocent surprise.

"That's where they have ages and falls and that sort of thing."

the

you

tall man, drawing out a pack of cards, asked "Do you know how to play it, stranger ?"

show me how pr

The editor ran over the cards and dealt two

hands rapidly. "Now," he explained," two pairs Hush beats threes, and four of a kind beat a flush. beat one pair, three of a kind beat two pairs, a What have you got ?"

to obtain some facts which will strengthen our ne there, one day, of the feeling which exists case when we come to lay it before the Govern- with regard to the Chinese. While I was riding ment, andsnean, while, as we hear negotiatous, are in an omilas, a Chinuman got in, and a gentle inprogress fortween the Chinese Government and man of apparently respectable position tried to the British Government and the Government of pede his way in getting into the minibus, and India with regard to the opiera traffic, I think it he said as the man was passing him, “get along, highly desirable this Chamber should be vigilant you brute," so that everyone in the car could in watching with great jealousy any further hear him. Making way for him by my side said, restrictions that may be placed on the trade of

"Excuse me, a

fellow countryman of mine." The the Colony. The next subject mentioned in gentleman then said, "I do not wish to say any the Report concerns the case of the Oram. thing against the Chinese, I believe they are an feel sure I only share in the indignation which exceedingly industrious race, and very valuable must have been present in the mind of every in Australia,” but I am quite sure his policy was member of his Chamber when the statements of changed by his attention being called to the Captais Webber appeared in the papers with fact that the notice of the people in the car had regard to the treatment his passengers receive been attracted to what was, at any rate, a breach in a Ibitish Colony-hear, hear--and that of hospitality on his part. I think, Mr. Chair Colony one of the most advanced dependencies man, we have only to analyse the relations of the empire. A cominumicated with Messrs. between the Home Government and the Austra Stevens and Co, the agents of the steamer, and lian Colonies to believe that the Government at they obtained from Captain Welber a declaras home will feel that the little Colony of Hongkong tion of the facts that actually crunted. That is doing well in the action, it has taken in this declaration has been printed with the Repirt. It matter, and is strengthening their hands, for their has been sent by my friend, the Chairman, to hands need to be strengthened. The Home Co- the Chamber of Commerce in sydney, suud it

verment du mot desire to quarrel outright with has also been forwanted to the secretary of the Australian Colonics, and having clearly es state. It is almost incredible that a hunder of pressed their views in regard to the conduct of Chinese passengers leaving here under the pro- the Australian Colonies in attemping to exclude tection of our laws, and all the regulations regard, the Chinese, they have sanctioned, simply from ing emigation having been complied with, shouk! forre of urgency from Australia, the passing of have been abused in such a manner as they these measures. But the dispatches, which I were in Sydney, a momer which I do not hesi read carefully in Australia, to the Governments of tate to say was hardly ever equalled in a Medi- Queensland, Victoria, and southern Australia are terranean lazaretto in the days of the black death most unmistakeable in the strong language which in Europe, and without any cause on sanitary they have simployed. Therefine, I think that we may well feel that the steps which have been grounds, because there was in pretence there was any sickness on board. And I must say it ap-taken by the Chamber in attempting to stand peared strange time the Executive of this Colony | firth as the champion of these defenceless then Should have taken no steps with reference to under the ciremstances which have been na ubtaining some restress for these Chinese pas-rated in the touching accent which Captain sengers, who left here in accordance with our

Webber has given of the way in which even laws, and thai the initiative should have to taken

water itself was denies to these pour Chinese on by this Chamber. I am happy to say I have re- board the steamship Ocean, merits and will re ceived a letter from a friend of mine in Sydney, ceive not only the support of the best classes in who says the matter has been brought before the the Australian entonie's, hat the support and con- Legislative Council, and he has strong hopes sideration of the authorities at home-(Applause.) some compensation will eventually be awarded to the Chinese sufferers. There is another ques tion scarcely relevant to the Report, but which 1 think will be of public interest. We have all heard or read in recent speeches in the Legis- lative Council and we have seen in the Gazette, a list of twenty ratepayers who are supposed to be the largest ratepayers in the Colony. That list draws a contrast between the rates payable by foreigners and those payable by Chinese. When I -first read that list I must say I thought it disclosed very interesting facts, which showed that the Chi- nese were acquiring confidence in the prosperity of this place and a permanent interest in the land. But when I came to see the use that was made of these figures I felt very great surprise. It has been stated, as appears in a dispatel to Lord Kimberley, which was published a few weeks ago, that the Chinese are not only the most numerous but the wealthiest ratepayers in the Colony, and we have been led by unerances from a high quarter, or rather those outside the Colony might be led, to believe that the trade of this place is rapidly passing out of the hands of foreigners into line of Chinese, and that foreign interests here are in a state of decadence. Now, 1 ventune to say this list, when properly ex amined, as published in the casette of the 4th March, has no significance whatever. The per sons whose names are found there may or may not be the twners of the property in respect of which these rates are paid; they may or may nst be even the lease-holders; they may be, and probably are in many cases, simply the col fectors of the rents of the property in resport of which these rates are paid. Now, 1-think that statement as it stands for hits put forward a follacy, and I have been furnished by my friend Mfr. Alford with a few figures which will show a very different state of things. Mr. Alford has obtained for me the Crown rental payable in respect of the whole of the lots of bind uwned by these twenty rates payers, and I find these lots atmuunt to 176, The Crown rents being $32,209.59. One fo-

CHAIRMAN AND VICE-CHAIRMAN, reign fim pays 31 per cent of the whole On the mition of Mr. MacEwEN, seconded by rental; 79 lots are owned by thred Euro-Mr. DAYts, the Hon. F. B. Johnson was elected pens with a rental of $15.714, and yy lets Chairman and Mr. Dalrymple Vice-Chairman of are held by 11 Chinese, with a rental of the Chamber for the year. $16,995, while six of the Chinese hold no property at all.

Now, even if the persons there named were

The CHAIRMAN-Now, gentlemen, I have to the nominal owners of intimate to you that we have received a com these grounds we kunw that many of them are mumcation from the International Monetary mortgaged and mortgaged to foreigners. But standard Assoctation, whose object is the advo- the list in point of fact has no significance at cating of a universal bi-metallic money standard. ail. We have only to consider the fact that The subject of bi-metallisin has been pretty well the great local banking corporation here, whose ventilated and i do not know that we in this capital and reserve of $7,000,000, all practically Chamber are at all agreed upon it. There may

fussars are blended with English corps. savned by foreigners, pays probably only a few be some who suppose that bi-metallisin would

cial, will apply to the whole of Great Britain. It the atter of uniform and equipment, too, the

These proposals in so far as they are finan- hundred dollars rental and taxes, to know be a great boon to the world, and there are others that rate paying is no adequate test of the

will be necessary to reserve the case of Ireland amalgamation would appear to be impracticable who advocate mono-metallism. For my own foreign interests in this Colony. I do not hesi paat, I must confess I have not arrived at any

for a separate consideration,

without such changes as would give a heavy Tate to say, with regard to foreign interests in very decided opinion upon the subject, but it

administration, I have directed

"In connection with the general subject of local blow to feelings founded upon tradition. The red China, that at no period of foreign intercourse certainly appears upon the first reading of the

measure to be of the 16th and even the white adornments of the with China has the amount of the capital and objects of this association as if something might

prepared and submitted to you for the reform of 17th would not harmonise with the blue of the wealth possessed in the aggregate or individually be done at any rate by agitating the subject. it at present stands, the personnel of the AD.C.

ancient and distinguished Corporation of other Lancer regiments, while the blue informs London, and the extension of municipal gover-scarlet worn by all the other Dragoons. The by the foreign firms engaged in that trade been

of the Carabineers would be at variance with the There are certainly some very influential names is very limited. The scheme on foot is devised greater than it is now. The volume of trade in their hands has never been greater or more pra gentlemen, have given the matter their serious prehensive character and bringing it more in during the last session, notwithstanding the

appended to the circular, and I suppose that these

ment to the metropolis at large. with

the idea of giving this body a more com- "Bills will again be laid before you with which, bearskins of the Greys and the nether garments fitable, and foreign interests have never been in consideration. In China here we are mono-metal-

of the 11th Hussars would not assimilate with Accord with the cosmopolitan requirements length of its duration and your unwearied labours, amore prosperous slate-(Applause) There has lists, our currency being silver, and the subject of the Settlements. Instead of limiting the it was found impossible to proceed. I refer par- the plan appears to be to make the care of those of any other regiment. The main purpose unquestionably been a great amount of native has not occupied much of the attention of the trade between Chinese and Chinese developed people here. As far, however, as the matter goes,

members of the A.D.C to 40 it is proposed to ticularly to those concerning bankruptcy, the every regiment go to India once in thirty-two here and on the coast, most of which of course seeing the names that are upon the circular, per- residential community may be embraced in the the conservancy of rivers and prevention of floods. valry reliefs by drafts, as in the case of the increase that number to 400, so that all of the repression of corrupt practices at elections, and years, and not merely the carrying out of the ca necessarily falls into the hands of Chinese, owing haps some of the members of the Chamber, or roll of membership. Moreover instead of mak to its intricacies, but we know the greater part of it might be the majority, might wish that the ing the performance a public one, it is proposed respect to a Criminal Code and to the consolida- well be accomplished by the thorough amalgama- "Measures will also be proposed to you with infantry. That sound and sensible object might that trade is carried on by foreign capital 1 do Chamber should forward a subscription, and enrol to restrict admission to the A.D.C. representation and amendment of the laws affecting patents. not wish to draw invidious comparisons; I only itself among the members of the Association. I tiuns entirely to members of the Club-that

tion of some eight or nine pairs of cavalry regi desire to show the interest of foreigners and the only throw this out as a suggestion as this paper is to the four hundred subscribers--and such

one at home, the officers and men of the whole ments, of each one wing would be in India and interest of Chinese are one. I conceive it is to has been sent to us, and there are some names to foreign skilled enterprise and foreign capital in

friends as may be visitors in shanghai. Then

regiment being thoroughly interchangeable for it which we know very well, and I thought this all present at a theatrical entertainment given co-operation with the immense industry, the un- developed aptitudes, and the natural resources the feeling of the Chamber.

would be a favourable opportunity of ascertaining by the A.D.C. will be menibers of the Club,

duty in India or in the United Kingdom as occa- sion might require. This amalgamation would at the disposal of the Chinese that we must look

and the performance will be of a private for our common prosperity. I fully recognise should let this subject slide altogether. I was The subscription of 400 members-the number Mr. SHARE--I do not think, gentlemen, we character and independent of public support

ou more efficient for the purpose, and it might be carried out with a less sacrifice of feeling than the fact that we are indebted to our Chinese asked to say something about the matter at this proposed-at ten dollars each will give to

the plan which, while formally preserving the happened. friends for the uninstay of our prosperity in meeting, and my reply was that I knew nothing the amateur corps a fixed and definite sum,

title, appears to destroy the individuality of this place, and I hope under every successive about it, but the object of the Association pos- instend of a precarious one, for the purpose of

at least of our cavalry regiments were raised only later to the cashier, as he handed in the twenty every cavalry crops but one in the service. Five flat," said the editor, explaining the circumstances I thought he was a sharp, and he was only a Governor not only will their wants be consider sibly is to get the subject canvassed and talked placing their pieces on the stage, and also will od, and their opinions taken, but their prejudices about. We have a silver currency, and it has place at their disposal an amount which will en

Junior Hussar regiments (18th, 19th, and 21st) within the last quarter of a century. The four for change. even respected, but I cannot acquiesce in the been sadly depreciated in value, as anyone knows able them to give their representations with more language of fulsome adulation towards them in-

are in this position, and if each of them were who is going to carry his fortune home to Eng-completeness and with g dulged in in some quarters, and I say those who land. I do not see how this movement can pos- has hitherto been the case. With regard to the greater success than what

formed into the left wing-like the end bat- tell them plain and wholesome truths are their

sibly hann tis

erroneous statement made that the AD.C. were we can get our silver coined,

talion in the infantry of the four far more and pay our debts in silver, that being our only

distinguished Hussar regiments now in India currency, it would be to our advantage, The

to exercise a censorship over travelling com

(the 8th, 10th, 13th, and 14th), they would have panies visiting Shanghai, it is absurd in the

no reason to complain. One at least of the poor dollar has sadly shrunk from what it was highest degree. It would not be in the province Dr. Juric, a prominent physician of Vienna, tells Lancer regiments is in the same position, while when I came to China, and I am getting anxious of the A.D.C to exercise this censorship if they of in an extraordinary manner. One of the instances once again change, their numbers, and as to whether shall have anything to carry

of two complete cures of dipsomania effected by the present Dragoon Guards might in two or three Mr. Silak Before you go on, Mr. Chairman, home with are. If we were to send $50 or so

were competent, and it would not be to their

THE FRENCH MAIL. with the further business of the meeting, I should subscription, I do not see what harm could be panies there were that came here and hired the picked out of the gutter by the police, and was

vantage to do so, for the more travelling com- cases was that of an habitual drunkard who was either form part of one of the older corps of their The Messageries Maritimes steamer Saghallen like to say one or two words with regard to the done, and we could then let these influential theatre the better it would be for the A.D.C., handed over to the Doctor's treatment, in the sidered as too sacred to be sacrificed, might be saigon, and may be expected to arrive here on own particular branch, or, if numbers be con-left-singapore for this port on the zoth inst., vid treatment of Chinese passengers on board the people at home fight it out amongst themselves. steamship Ocean, to which Mr. Johnson has

who would have an extra and independent Correction Hospital," for a period of fourteen amalgamated with the Dragoon, Lancer, or Hus- Tuesday morning next. Hon. F. B. JOHNSON-I do not propose to go source of income. The theatre would be open days. The Doctor at once ordered that every sar regiment bearing the same numerical designa- referred. I happened to be down in the colonies into the mysteries of bi-metallism; I only wish to to every variety of performance as at present, and article of food or drink given him should receive tion. If the latter alternative were adopted the at the time of this occurrence, and had some op- say, in few words, that I entertain a very d dif the proposed scheme would not affect these a liberal addition of whiskey of a not over refined feelings of the corps would suffer no greater shock

that of friend strolling companies in the slightest degree. On quality. Water, milk, soup, meat a has been regarded. The feeling opposite (Mr. sharp) as to

it and vegetables than that sustained by the four Light Drageon there against the Chinese is a very strong one, silver. My impression is that the depreciation and that of their patronal to their advantage were, all treated in this way, and whiskey was regiments, which some twenty years ago, to

saturation of the walls, floors and bedding. At disclosed, were turned into Hussars. Portion ofthe working men. It is not sympathised all the trade which otherwise would have been class of the community, they would be enabled with his treatment, and said he would always like somewhat the losing their old distinctive singapore on the 19th, and may be expected here

first the man proclaimed himself highly satisfied and 5th Dragoon Guards might naturally feel to have such a sensible physician. The second character; but the 3rd Dragoons Guards, Cara- day he vomited immediately after eating, and lose na prestige by becoming part of such corps of day however, he began to feel nausen, that third bineers, and 7th Dragoon guards would certainly

followed by vomiting. From day to day be ex thereafter not a meal was taken that was not as the 3rd Hussars, the Inniskilling Dragoons, perienced increasing torment, and finally begged able to have a second Lancer regiment for India, and the 7th Hussars. If it were deemed desir.

end of two weeks, though much reduced in flesh, gth; but although the 17th has been at times piteously for relief. The result was lit at the the 17 would have to be amalgamated with the he was filled with such repugnance for strong corps of much social repute, and has earned en- Address at St. Andrew's University, impressed sir Theodore Martin, in delivering his Rectorial

in it again. The other case mentioned by Dr. six lundred, is achievements in the field are necessary for them to become disciplined to labour drink that he was never afterward able to indulge during fame by its share in the Charge of the upon the students that it was now more than ever Jurie was of a similar character, and was treated beyond doubt less distinguished than those of and to self-denial in order to prepare themselves by him in the same way, and with equal success.gth. Upon this plan, therefore, the 3rd, 4th, 5th, for active life.

best friends.

The CHAIRMAN-If no other member has any remark to make, I will put the motion that the Report and accounts be adopted and passed,

Carried unanimously.

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BOMETALLISM.

submit themselves

of the last session.

You will be invited to deal with proposals for the establishment is the English and Welsh countries of local self-government, which has so long been enjoyed by the towns; together with enlarged power of administration, and with financial changes which will give you an oppor

unity of considering, bath as to town and coun- try, what may be the proper extent, and the most Imperial taxes in relief of local charges. equitable and provident furn, of contribution from

Kingdom have suffered peculiarly of late years "The interests of some portions of the United from the extreme pressure of the public business your times and strength; but trust that during this session you may be able to consider Bills

scotland and to improved means of education in which will be presented to you in relation to the law of entail and to educational endowments in Walce. confidence to your care; and it is my earnest #I commend these and other subjects with

dag blessing of God, prove equal to the varied prayer that your wisdom and energy may, under and increasing needs of this extended Empire."

The Royal Commissioners then bowed three times as before, and the Speaker, followed by the Commons, retired.

When the details of this plan come to be settled greater reason than is at present apparent for and authentically made known they may show a so general a change. The scheme seeus open to and is regarded with practical objections of to be offered by the inveterate adherents of tradi a character different from Unse which are certain tion to any plan, however beneficial in a general sense. Not only does it fail to establish a local such a connection impossible. For instance, the only regular Scotch regiment (the Greys) is brigaded-if we are to credit report-with an essentially English regiment (the Royal Dragoons) and essentially Irish one (the Inniskillings) and although old traditions make the combination of these three gallant corps very appropriate in one sense, yet for localisation it is a complete anomaly, The four irish regiments-4th Dragoon Guards, 5th Lancers, Inniskilling Dragoons, and 8th

connection, it seems in some instances to render

In

editer explained that it was worthless, as his own The stranger laid down a mixed hand, and the hand held a pair.

"Lemme deal 'em once," said the stranger, running them off clumsily. Five cach ?

"Yes," replied the editor, seeing that he had got holl of a sharper, and making up his mind To teach him a lesson, "five cad."

"Now, what do we do?" asked the sharper. and you'd cover it with twa. Then if I wanted to "If we were betting, I have to ante a dollar, come in I'd plank another dollar, and then-" "Hold on, hall on; don't go on so fast. You put up two dollars at different times, and I put

up two all at once. That it ?

"Yes, and then we draw."

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said the sharper, with unnatural eagerness.

Let's try it once for fun, if you don't mind,"

"All right," smiled, the editor, and threw two dollars on the table, which were promptly covered. Now you say we draw. How many do I take?" "You may take what you like I don't want

sait the editor. "I stand pat." Then I'll take one keard. Do we bet now? "Yes."

any

him, and was seen until there were fifteen dollars The stranger bet cautiously, and editor raised wagered, though there was no money up, beyond the ante.

"I reckon I won't bet any more," said the stranger, timidly-"who beats 7" and he laid

down four aces.

"I beat you," said the managing editor, and he laid down a straight flush.

"You owe me fifteen dollars." The stranger looked at the cards some time, played fair, did ye and then dashed his fist on the table. "You

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"I did," replied the editor. slowly the stranger pulled out a greasy wallet, and laid down a twenty-dollar bill. The editor gave him the change, and the man went out, still running over the cards and wondering how it

"Like to oblige you, old boy," smiled the ca- shier, but that twenty is a counterfeit."

Parties having business with the managing editor for a week or two will please come armed.

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MAILS EXPECTED.

STEAMERS EXPECTED.

portunity of forming an opinion as to the way inferent opinion indeed from depreciation of the Ct of their patrons. The, A.D.C. Imagine even infiised into the air that lie breathed through discontent and for no reason that has since been mantle, WA, anived at sourabaya, en route for.

interests of the East

which the matter b and a very cowardly one, and it is held by a large of silver has been an almost unmitigated boon to that by the extension of, its membership which with in any degree at all by the better informed, opened up trade

It has will include all that form the residential the more substantial, and that class of people who impossible. It has created a great trade between by the security of a fixed income to so cm- should be the most influential. But so strong is the countries that use silver as their currency bellish the theatre, both in the way the power of the labouring classes in Australia and the countries that use the gold standard decoration and superior upholstering, and by that the rulers, those high in power and autho- that otherwise would have been impossible. improved stage and scenic appliances, as to dy, are greatlyswayed by them. I am quite sure, The subject is far to deep a one to be discussed make it worthy of the members of this private however, that the action which has been taken on an occasion like this, but we must feel that if theatrical Club, and enhance its value to such by the Chamber of Commerce in Hongkong in the value of our dollars has been depreciated we

ddressing the lol Geveniment, and in-com-should also take into account the enormous rise and hire the Lyceum for the representations, professional companies as may visit shanghai municating with the Colonial Offico-at home, in the value of real estate and all descriptions of These arrangements will not interfere with the will have the hearty sympathy of the best classes property which is now taking place in the East. theatre-going public; but they will bestow on in the Australian Colonics, and they will feel that the main cause at the bottom of that rise in value them positive advantages in the respects we have we are strengthening their hands against the I consider to be the depreciation of silver and the named, which they would not, otherwise have people there. "I had a little illustration before } industrial activity it has stimulated. I therefore had.

The 4th

their The steamer. Ocean, from Sydney, vid Fice- Hongkong, on sunday, the 19th February.

The steamer Glenorchy, from London, left

on or about the 27th instant.

The Austro-Hungarian Lloyd's steamer Vor- neris left singapore on the 21st instant, and may be expected here on or about the 29th.