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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1882.

employed in the construction of the tele- graph line have, owing to objections raised by the country people, been temporarily suspended; but the rest of the China Mail's information has absolutely no foundation in fact whatever, There have been no serious riots, and no people killed. The statements that the Viceroy of Canton

TELEGRAMS.

LONDON, 9th October. REVIVAL OF FANATICISM. IN. EGYPT,

There is a revival of fanaticism at Tantah and throughout the interior of Egypt.

BRITAIN'S REPLY TO THE SULTAN. Lord Dufferin has replied to the Forte that the

pacification of the country is insured.

In the course of some remarks concerning Bri-mal, but as he has been badly bruised in his box tain's action in the Egyptian affair the Sydney on the voyage from the north, he does not show Bulletin saysThere is little grace in the dis- at present to the best advantage. One of his hocks is as large, as a bolster, but possibly this position which is incapable of feeling, and owning may only prove a superficial injury. Mr. Kerfoot's to, shame, for a discreditable transaction, even grey, with dark legs, is a hardy looking customer, when the offenders are dear to him as his life's which should shape like galloping whendivested of blood. We, for our own part, love our native his coat; and Mr. Tasman's bay is a strong pony. with great power, and good racing shapes. Mr. fand too well, not to feel bitter humiliation when C. P. Chater's grey will probably be talked she is led out of the paths of honour and justice about later on, as he is a nice level pony with

feet. He has also suffered considerably from the effects of the voyage, but there is am- ple time to get over all that. Taken altogether, we consider these cight ponics quite up to the average run of subscription griffins; but we have not yet been able to "spot" a likely Derby winner. We understand that the remaining 13 griffins, or as many of them as the steamer will accommodate, will come down by the steamship Peking, due in the course of a few days.

the hills of Kushan an appearance worthy of ap preciation. The other attractions of Kushan at this season are beyond our power to expatiate upon, and having, written descriptions of the locality in previous editions of the Herald we need only advise a visit now to the sweetly pretty hills

had sent 500 soldiers to protect the troops will be withdrawn as soon as the complete to engage in a dishonouring quarrel, for ignoble powerful quarters, and a good set of legs and experience does not certainly bear out this opinion.

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LOCAL AND GENERAL. The visitors to the City Hall Museum for the week ended 8th October, were European, 184 Chinese, 2,312; total, 2,496.

reasons.

THE last novelty in locomotion, which ought to comment itself to the Hongkong Tramways Com- pany, comes from Philadelphia. The principle on which it is based is that of "confined re sistance," as illustrated by the ordinary watch spring; and it has, it is said, been successfully ap- plied to tram-cars. A powerful spring is wound up by steam power (the only purpose for which that agent is employed) before the car is des patched. When fully wound this spring retains" sufficient energy to propel the car, with its full complement of passengers, for a distance of five miles, in a space of time, varying from thirty-two to forty minutes. Along the line the necessary stations are constructed, with winding-up cagines; just as for the compressed-air engines there are prepared periodical pumping stations. For this new motive power is claimed immunity from accident, economy in horse-flesh and stabling, and freedom from smoke, smell, or noise. The last-named advantages we do not doubt; but with regard to the first, it is well-known that the best tempered springs sometimes give way, and the propelling a weight of several tons for five miles might not impossibly be accompanied with some danger,

OCCASIONAL NOTES.

It has been advocated on behalf of the Chincac. that they are sufficiently charitably minded as to always extend their liberality, if only to the ex- tent of rice in cases of necessity. Recent ocular A miserable Chinaman, bearing traces on his countenance of free indulgence in the use of opium, passed by our door and received instan taneous relief from Chinese. An unfortunate starving woman; apparently deserving.com- miseration, and bearing a weakly, puny infant, in solicitation of alms received only the sneers of her Countrywomen. To what extent charity and good feeling is extended in the adjacent country.

Japan,-is well known by those who have visited the latter Country, and it is much to be. regretted that China cannot bear contrast as re gards hospitality-Herald.

THE KING OF KOREA'S REPENTANCE.

telegraph, operatives, but ultimately de- clined to keep a large body of military stationed for protective purposes, are simply barefaced inventions, published for reasons which will hardly stand the test of strict investigation. It would ap- pear that our contemporary applied for A PARADE and Inspection of the Government Information to the Superintendent of the and Volunteer Fire Brigades will take place at. Great Northern Telegraph Company, and the Central Fire Brigade Station on Thursday that Mr. SCHULTZ was not in a position next, the i2th instant, at 4.30 p.m. to corroborate the flaming rumours then THERE was a noteworthy leading article in last In circulation. Is it not rather singular, by night's China Afail. We picked out 37 gram the way, that an application for informa-matical errors before reaching the bottom of the tion on such a subject should be addres- first column--and then gave up in despair, sed to the Superintendent of the Great Life is too short to have justified our proceed. Northern Company, who has actually no- ing further, with such a hopeless task. thing whatever to do with the matter, in- THE following translation from the Mainichi stead of to the Chinese Telegraph Com- Shimbun appears in the Nagasaki Express of pany who have the entire control of the the 30th ulto. :-The Kagoshima Shimbun has whole affair? Had Mr. Ho Azt been been suspended, and its printing machines, applied to, we fancy that the China Mail which were lent to it, taken back by the au- reporter would have received sufficient thorities. In connection with this report we assurances to convince him that the "seri. learn, that, previous to its suspension the Go suddden breaking of a confined spring capable of some who went on that trip prepared to find have sinned.

vernor and accretaries met after the special meet ing of the local assembly was closed. Means of cliccking the rapid spread of the doctrine of vor populivor dei în the provinces were discussed, and the suspension of the said journal was decid- ed upon as the most effective one. Its printing machinery was to be taken back, and to be lent promotion of the anti-popular rights principles, to the Chamber of Commerce, to be used for the and these decisions were immediately carried

ous riot, several people killed" and the Viceroy's goo soldiers, &c., were baseless rumours-in fact, weak inventions of the enemy...

We have already said that, owing to ignorant obstruction, proceedings in con- temporarily suspended.. The line has al- structing the telegraph line have been ready been laid for about 25 miles, with-

be accompanied by the name and address of the out any serious opposition having been

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It is announced says the Overland Mail, that Mdle. Rosélia-Rousseil, the well-known French actress and authoress, is about to take the veil

probability to the rumour. Although a trage and what is already known of her career gives

diék.se of singular power, it is long since any theatrical manager has been willing to engage her. Her Book "La Fille du Froscrit" made a

1 was, for one, pleased to see your account of the trial trip of the Hon in yesterday's issue of the Telegraph; and as one of the party on board (1 recently invested the savings of a quar ter of a century in Steamboats) Ican vouch for the accuracy of the report; and further am very glad you stated simple facts, and did not descend to publish any would-be-witty production of the class, which, presumedly emanating from one of the guests, appeared in the Daily Press. I am alluding to the report in which an Italian Chorus of one of the songs sung during the evening was made to appear profane, and several other items of news (1) were dished up to suit the paintes of

fault with everything and everybody. However, it is all over now and let it R. 1. P.

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Can you tell me, Mr. Editor, why, and by whose order the pankahs were removed from the Ca- thedral on Sunday? I noticed a well known who found it too cold for his delicate constitution, and who was yesterday conspicuous by his ab churchwarden at the Cathedral on Sunday week

sence. Is it possible that he intentionally re- moved the punkahs, and when he found it

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writers, not necessarily for publication; but as encountered from the natives, although THE following are the number of entries for the sensation, but it did not bring her a fortune; nor likely to be a sweltering day lay back on a have escaped with Immunity, and the distress

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Plate 29.

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Catholic schools. If a story now current in Paris

various races at the Shanghai Autumn Meeting Whilst the columns of the Hongkong Tele- the workmen were only protected by two graph will always be open for the fair discussion mandarins and a handful of soldiers em-

First Day.--Maloo Plate 17. Criterion Stakes by correspondents of all questions affecting public

14. Maiden Stakes 33. Club Cup 15. Jockey interests, it must be distinctly understood that ployed by the Chinese Telegraph Com-Cup 11. "Pagoda Cup 29. Racing Stakes 23. the Editor does not in any way hold himself res-pany. Owing to some disputes between Hack Stakes $1. Second Day.-Northern Cup ponsible for opinions thus expressed.

the rival factions inhabiting two villages za. Shanghai St. Leger 40. Welter Cup 14 situated close to where the telegraph poles Shanghai Stakes 83. Llama Miau 25. Mongol had to be erected, objections were raised Cup 26. Autumn Cup 24. Sycee Stakes zo, to the work; and after a palaver with the Third Day.-Grand Stand Stakes 37 Flyaway

Cosmopolitan Cup 25, headmen of these places, the two man- darins déclined to undertake the responsi-Stakes 40. Chau-shang Kiuk Cup 22. Consola- bility of protecting the workmen with the 4,365. The total, says the Mercury, is the tion Cup 47. Grand National 31-Total Tis. small force at their disposal. It was feared largest but two since 1876, and considerably, ex- that the jealousies existing between the ri-ceeds the average autumn entry fees; they are val villages might lead to a clan fight, and exactly Tls. 1,300 more than last autum. We so to avoid all danger and unnecessary

would direct the attention of the Stewards of the trouble it was deemed advisible to tem. Hongkong Race Fund to the large entry for the

Chinese Telegraph Company and His ridden by jockeys that never won a race. Surely Excellency the Viceroy of the actual the time has arrived for Hongkong sportsmen, mysterious voice, M, Bonnat told Mdlle, Roussçil or three Celestials.

to make themselves to sonic extent at least in dependent of what is openly characterised as Shanghai semi-professionalism! The experi- ment-sport versus gambling-is at least worth a trial.

Arrangements have been made to publish scribers in the central districts who do not receive The Hongkong Telegraph daily at 4.M. Sub their copies before FIVE O'CLOCK will oblige by at once communicating with the Manager.

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Celegraph porarily stop work, and to advise the Hock Stiles, a race for non-winners, to be the painter, and explained her case to him: his worvly crew, who hand rehead to go to one of

HONGKONG, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1882,

state of affairs. There were no seri ous riots, no people killed; in fact, EARLY last week rumours were circulating

so far as the telegraph people are con- throughout the Colony, that the works in

cerned, they have merely suspended oper- connection with the Kowloon-Canton Tele-ations waiting further instructions from graph Line had been suspended in con-

their employers. sequence of obstructions placed in the way of the workmen by the natives of certain

towns or villages in the districts through

How the present existing obstructions may be removed, it would be difficult to predict with any degree of accuracy. Mr.

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did her vehement advocacy of Republican princi-long chair at home, and left the innocent ples secure het any substantial reward. Latterly congregation to undergo a very severe peu she has turned her back on Republicanism, and ance? Whilst on church matters may I ask taken refuge in the camp of the enemy: that is to how it is that no newspaper in the Colony pub- say, she has written religious verses for a Legitilises a list of the Cathedral services? I believe mist paper, and has allowed her name to appear of it now. Who is to blame? If congregational this was done at one time; but no notice is taken in the Figars list of subscribe perth 24 of singing is to be expected would it not be well respecting her be true, her change of principles give those who desire it an opportunity of trying must have been very thorough indeed. One over the tunes at home on Saturday ? night she was awakened from her sleep by a

Where are the Police ? Yesterday the Captain Prostrate thyself before Heaven, and pray for because he could not find the Water Police. 1 voice crying "Go to St. Peter's at Rome of one of the coasting steamers was in distress pardon for thy sins." She determined to obey hear he had the "police flag" flying for two the mysterinus voice; but, as she could not hours and no notice was taken of it. He had perplexed. However, she was not to be turned up to come on board his ship and strike the muster the money for the journey, she was sorely. eventually to go off in a sampan and bant them froin her resolve. She called upon M. Bonnat, terror of the law" into the minds of some of Although decidedly sceptical with regard to the their numbers had been augmented by some two

to select a small sketch from among a number a portfolio, "Any one of thenris worth 1,000fr." he said. His visitor took one, sold it to N, de Rothschild, and departed on her pilgrimage. She has now returned to Paris, and does not disguise her intention of retiring into a convent.

THE SUBSCRIPTION GRIFFINS.

The race ponies-forming the second contingent of subscription griffins which arrived yesterday last issue, were drawn for at Mr. Kennedy's Horse Repository, at 5.30 last evening. About a dozen of our local sportsnien, assembled to take part in the proceedings and to take stock of the griffins. The redoubtable" I.C.U." was of course present, and it is to be presumed that he had his celebrated note book-in his pocket. We heard some rather wild talk about "bobbery ponies "bobbery" seems a favorite word with sports" of the "1.C.U." type but we certainly did not observe any animals to which that epithet could be

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"Things" on the share market were par ticularly "dull" yesterday, probably owing to its being "mail day." There were no buyers for Steamboats, notwithstanding the successful trip of the Houam, but that, in my humble opinion, will not prevent this stock from -reaching a considerably higher figure than that quoted at present. I hear our worthy citizen, Mr. Paul, has been endeavouringto purchase Banks" extensively in Shanghai. I give this rumour for likely, I am told, to go up considerably.

been issued by the King of Korea :-Being de

An Edict to the following effect has recently vaid of virtue I have occupied the Throne in a disorderly manner for nineteen years. As 1 neglected justice, the public administration has lost the confidence of the people, who have therefore become discontented. I alone am res-- ponsible for these scandals. Disasters have aC+ cumulated upon me, but I invited them. I re pent of my laxity, but, alas, too late. Since my accession I have exacted heavy taxes in order to gratify my taste for erecting buildings, thus re- ducing the people to poverty, In that 1 I have frequently debated the standards of value, and put to death many innocent people. I confess my wicked. DC55. I have sinned in destroying the emples and neglecting to reverence the sages. I have sinned in neglecting the administration of public affairs, 1 have sinned in heeding the supplications of flatterers, and wasting money on

incompetent self-accking clique. Through my able Ministers, and transferring my powers to an incompete them. I have sinned in neglecting to employ

reverence due to the throne been lost. Through my fault bribery has been open and scandalous; criminals

of the people has been ignored. Through my fault, although foreign intercourse was com menced at the appointed time, affairs have been mismanaged, and ill-feeling caused. At last the anger of the Gods was aroused, and my people hated me: Hundreds of troubles occured, the people disregarded the royal edicts, and mem been mind of the Emperor, and disturbed the bers of the royal family were insulted. It bas been my crime that these matters have troubled tranquillity of the nation. Through my fault the country has lost the friendship of neigh bouring states, and become a laughing stock. Alasam ashamed to show myself before my vassals or my subjects. I am ashamed. to occupy the throne I have hitherto, so- un- worthily Alled. Pardon my manifold transgres ca sions, as I am now determined to amend. I tend to choose able Ministers in future, so that cancel all laws unsuitable to the people. I in-

tional prosperity. The Imperial soldiers have the country will be properly governed. I desire my people to join with me in restoring the na quelled the recent disorders, and now in order to make amends for my errors I hereby onder the release of all prisoners improperly kept in custody. As I am anxious to save the country, I publish this Edict-Kobe Shimpo-Kiogo News translation.

SHANGHAI RACING NEWS.

September 30th, 1882. The grass course was not open and the train- ing course was not very fast. A good many, trials took place, the result of many of which was that the animals tried are not likely to be seen on the race-course again and we omit any re- cord of them. Prejudice went for 1)m, gallop. with some of his stable, companions and a light

which the line was to be carried. From Ho AME, we are informed, has visited usual modesty designates himself "the cele. by the steamer Yangtze, as announced in our whatever it may be worth. China Sugars are weight and covered the distance in 3.32. Black-

past experiences of the turbulent char- atter of the lawless natives of certain districts of Kwangtung there seemed to exist good reasons for believing that some difficulties had actually arisen; but at the same time it was generally con- cluded that the nature of the obstructions raised had been grossly exaggerated. At this stage of the proceedings, our evening

BANDMANN has actually incurred the expense and taken the trouble to send the judgment in the Telegraph libel case as an advertisement to the Sydney Morning Herald and Sydney Bulletin. this advertisement, a goodly portion of which is scandalously untrue, Trumpetbiower, with his Canton for the purpose of interviewing the brated TRAGEDIAN HERR BANDMANN." We Viceroy, and intends, we believe, to re-

nced scarcely add that Daniel Edward Band quest His Excellency to provide a guard mann, actor, blackguard, and imposter, does not of 500 soldiers, to prevent any emeute advertise that he surreptitiously cleared out of amongst, the villagers against the con- Hongkong, swindling a lot of his poor dupes out structors of the telegraph line. No doubt of their hard earned wages and passage monies; the Viceroy will make this concession, and Nor does he mention his final scene with the as he has always shown himselfmost favor-coolics who carried his luggage to the steam ably disposed towards this line and its launch; nor how D'Orsay Ogden pulled "the"

great tragedian's" nose on board the P. & O.

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When scouting in the cricket field this after noon I laid myself out to watch the practice of some of the new members of the Club; and after a very careful study of their performances think Hongkong will, in spite of predictions to the contrary, be able to produce a first rate eleven this year. There is one gentleman recently ar- rived from India, and one, who hails, I believe,

thorn and Whitethor went for in the white was beaten, in fact pulled up and Blackthorn finished the distance in 1.35, with not much left in him: Some griffins from different stables went for m., the best of them was Mr. Joe's in 1.38. Blackbird, Mr. Fernando's fidgetty black, went for a mile, finishing held well together in 2.11, the first Im be ing 1.36 Fotheen went for a slow can. ter, but was net going well. Dunkeld went for itm doing it in 2.52, last mile in 2.17. Sprite went with Imp and a white griffin for 31m

contemporary, ever ready to attack any projectors. It seems probable enough, that Company's steamer in Hongkong harbour. It justly applied. The ponies are, to our way of from Liverpool, who promise to make their mark it was the dun's first long gallop; Imp was benten

thing and everything supposed to concern

the Great Northern Telegraph Company,

under his auspices, the work will eventually is a duty we owe to ourselves as well as to the gracefully waltzed into the arena, and dis-

be satisfactorily carried out.

Hongkong.public, to let our friends in Australia, played a knowledge of the stirring events)| There has been a good deal of talk lately and elsewhere, know the true history of our con which had so unexpectedly 'brought the about a sub-marine cable from Hongk ng viction for libelling (?) the notorious. Bandmann, to Canton, and we believe that some steps together with a few interesting facts concerning Whampoa district into notoriety, so exten-

that irreproachable person, and we shall not fail sive, and apparently so accurate as to have actually been taken by the supporters to do so: Mr. Bandmann has announced that fairly astound the whole community with of this scheme to place its advantages, &c., he will perform at Bombay and Calcutta during its unwonted exhibition of enterprise. Our before the public. Until we are in posses- the ensuing winter. Unless we greatly err he contemporary's spectat correspondent wassion of the views of the promoters of a will receive a warm reception at both theso-tities;

no doubt on the spot during the whole of sub-marine telegraph line to Canton, it and if he again ventures to the Colonies he will the troubles: the name of that correspond. would serve no useful end to go into be fortunate if he escapes lynching.. ent is Munchausen.

superior both in size and general appearance with this willow. I noticed that some of my old favourites have lost nothing by their summer to the first mob sent down. They are however, in very poor condition, and must have ex- rest, and though they suffer "grief and pain perienced a very rough passage from Shanghai, from occasional wild bowling, and like myself Several of them have evidently been knocked feel the after effects of unusual exertion, they will; about a good deal, and one or two promising I fancy hold their own when the requisite amount ponies have sustained what may turn out to be serious injuries. If these ponies showed vicious of training has been gone through. propensities before leaving Shangbai, they must

“THE OLO MAN.” board the steamer, for they stood in Mr. Kennedy's

Cricket Club Pavilion, Hongkang, 10th October, 1882..

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have had all the vice knocked out of them on

as quiet as sucep whilst the veteran sports* man, Mr. W. M. Morgan, handled them one after another, with as little difficulty as if they had been old ponies instead of wild, untamed and unbroken The most racing-like of the mob in our opinion

elaborate detalls however, wo-may-men-THE-Shanghai-Mercury-has-a-cricketing-cor--griffins-

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The Masonic Dinner given on the evening of Tueaday last 3ril inst, was largely attended, and

off, Sprite finished about a length and a half be- fore the white grifin although he rather camo back to hire at the finish the time was 332 for the sim. first in, 1.45. Pretty Frames, a pony

was bucketed. for a quarter, rainly endeavour. which somebody called the ghost of Black Satin, himself was out trotting. Sweetbriar went for a ing to keep up with Sweetbriar Black Satin

mile and a half, be awerved two or three times. and then covered the distance in 3.40, last im.. 1m. gs. The little dun in Mr. Fungus stable. did 1.36. Oriole went for 1 m. in 2.58, last

On the sth Instant the evening paper tion that the difficulties of such a project respondent in Hongkong. This is the truthful (7) \ is a chesnut with a white blase on his face, and passed off with the usual success attendant on our Complete the same distance. The last named

other white markings, which fell to the lot of no use, that he could not carry weight, could not gallop beyond a quarter of a mile, and used other set phrases of horsey speech, which sound well to those who know nothing of horse flesh, but which really mean nothing at all. Of course we

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CGRATHE MIDDAY TRIALS, AS The course was opened at 11.30 am, and the following were the trials Montezuma, with Mr. Ilbert up covered a mile and a balf in 3.164) Fint Cornet ridden by Wild Harry taking 3.33-to

and Mr. writes: It would seam that almost from appear almost impossible to surmount. In Information which this reliable (?), gentleman

Foorhow, public dieners. The newly formed Road, and Reefer, went & training gallop for o the beginning of the enterprise, difficulties the first place the sanction of the Chinese favours our northern contemporary, with on the Mr. J. T. Chater. Other critics said this pony was Lodge not only promises to become one of the mile and a half in 3-331 and two griffins

best in any of the Out-ports, but will supply a want and a grey, half a mile in 66 seconds, the gray of one kind or another have beset the pro- authorities would have to be obtained; and 25th ulto. The long and tedious summer ia moters; that latterly this dislike to the line after the refusal of the Secretary of State drawing to a close, and the first sign of Hongkong

for many years felt by this Community, and their winning by three-lengths. Mr. Berfoot's Wild extreme perseverance in obtaining the same is Dash and the famous skewbald griffin-this is has culminated in serious riots near Wham for the Colonies to permit the Kowloon its recovering from their apathetic torper in the

fully appreciated, enthusiasm with which the advent of the cricket

the pony that has been predicted to win the We fears that the Governor General with poa, in which several people were killed; land line to have its terminus in Hongkong. | ing season is being looked for. On the 1st proxall know that the best judges in the world fre.' other officials have contributed $500 for the Hongkong Derby went a mile and a half, and camo together hand 1 held in 333 Fint we are afraid the Viceroy of the provincial. the cricket ground will be opened and on the 8th quently er in selecting racing stock, and when branch being established in the City of the Hos Violin (we fancied thir pony had been re-named capital and his advisers will not be quite the first match will be played, First Elven zi that racing stock is griffins in the rough, selection pital for women and children. This sum has been Financier) with Toad up, galloped milo becomes something very like a lottery. Gallop further increased by generous donations from Cal and a half in 3.33, old Tajmahal going once so complacent as to grant a concession to next Twenty-two. The officers of the regimenting is the only reliable test of merit, and even nese Merchants and others to over $800. It is pleas round at an easy pace in 2.37 A lot of foreigners, in some respects similar to that are making themselves unpleasant. Taking ad- good action frequently leads to many mistakes. ing to hear that the skill and devotion of the ladies, Mr. Bill's duffers went for six fuziongs, taking refused to Chinese only a few weeks ago. vantage of some quibble about the ground's be- We say that Mr. Chater's chesnut is just as likely we hear of as many as forty new applications for 1.42 to cover the distance; a dum was the best o

to cany weight as any other pony in the crowd, incdicine and treatment at this new branch, is so thelot, the others widely scattered, Secondly, a cable in the Canton river, longing to the War Department, they are trying and until he has been tried and found wanting, appreciated, and we can only wish this branch of grifin of Mr. Paul's, with Toad in the saddle a where the junk traffic is simply enormous, to obtain it for the use of the whole regiment. we are justified in ignoring what, at the best, are the Institution will derive further support and sent a mile and a half once round 2:56, the fill would be constantly out of repair, owing However, the Club having something to go on, only the outcome of observations of a most super- also receive the success it deserves, distance 3:32. An Ewo griffin, ridden by the in the fact that when Mr. Chiarini asked perficial and unreliable character. The chcanut Our studies and researches into history both Pirate, galloped half a mile in 633 seconds. Earl to frequent-almost daily breakages. And mission to erect his Circus Tent on the ground, does not stand very bigh, but he has good of a geologisticas well as a geographical character Hamid (Wild Feng) Wild Eddy, and Wild Ear finally, as the cost of this undertaking it was the Administrator who refused him per from hip to bock and stands as true as a though we have previously expatiated upon the Wild Harry who had kept behind on Wild Eddy length, a capital middle piece, measures well conveys us to examinations of the hills and al went a mile and a quarter At the Monument would probably exceed a hundred and mission, and not the military authorities. die on a capital set of legs. He looks beauties of Kushan, still it is subject which came through hit horter and kept the lead for a fifty thousand dollars, it is hard to see at Strenuous efforts are being made to get up as rather mean owing to poor condition, but can safely be retumed Kushan pan un-time, but at the Stand Earl Harold shot. Arena present on what tangible grounds, a suit-eleven to send to Shanghal But so far very few nevertheless he has a wiry, racing-like appear doubtedly boast of possessings loftiercitadel in the and beat Wild Eddy by three quarter of

ance about king which we like exceedingly. | midst of more loveliness and novel scenery than length Time 3.52 able return for the capital invested could names are on the list and it is very much feared. These are mere impressions formed after what it to be found elsewhere in China-and in daying. We are indebted for the above be looked for. However, it capitalists are that it will hardly be a representative tears even was of necessity a cursory examination; but China we are justified by including the world for willing-to-invest in this proposed cable-weif eleven Hongkong cricketers should be got to- malgré tout, if racing shapes go for anything Mr. although the scenery of the river Min has been gether to put in an appearance at the Model TrChater's-pony-muss possess some galloping compared to that of the Rbing, the former must shall applaud their enterprise. But at the Settlement at the end of October. With reablity. Mr. Sassoon, with his proverbial luck indoubtedly take precedence for picturesqueness same time we think they will be wise be ference to the above the community of Hongkong was well to the fore with an exceedingly well Geologists at this season are allowed the finest will learn for the first time-from-the-Shanghai - shaped dun, and a powerful-upstanding bay, view of femery and similar plants obtainable than fore pledging themselves to any responsi"""177770Fy that the officer of the Bons are making. The dim or far the shorter annrar of the two, but in any other month, as the weather has latterly. bility, to wait until the fate of the Kow themselves unpleasant to the cricketers of the we are inclined to the belief that the bay will promoted their growth and improved their Ordin loon-Canton Land Line has been definitely colony Who is this inventive genius, who sends prove the more useful Mr. St Andrew was also ary appearance. The colour of this plant sie scricketing items to the Mercury, Where is credited with a couple, a email white and a very now slowly, though perceptibly changing from

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and that the present Viceroy, although he sent 500 soldiers to protect the Telegraph operatives, ultimately declined to keep a large body of military stationed for pro- tective purposes, as his predecessor had done nothing of the sort." Our contem. then expresses its sorrow that a riot of the above description "could" have occurred within such a short distance of Hongkong and Canton. We are pleased to be in a position to offer the China fait consolation In its hour of sorrow; to assure the organ of the faithful that it may dry the willing tears, and keep back Its grief until an occasion arrives for the public manifestation of such sympathetic regrets. Crocodiles' tears as'a lament for sad events which have not yet taken place, are singularly out of place in the evening paper-"a custom more honoured in the breach, than the observance.” It is quite true that the operations of the workmen

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