Intimations.
DAKIN BROS, OF CHINA, LIMITED,
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1891.
as Registrar General and Protector of Chinese and of the very worthy gentleman who at present fills the dual rd. The translation from the Chinese vernacular CHEMISTS, &c.
Inta English is credited to "J. Chalmers," DAKIN'S EUCALYPTUS OIL.
who, we' belleve, is the well known local HIS Oll le a valuable external remedy for head of the London Mission Society. TH
Rheumatism, Lumbago, Sciatica, Sprains, Chilblains, Whooping Cough, Croup, Asthma, Without questioning the translator's Sore Throat, Bronchitis, Coronie Liver Complaint knowledge of Chinese, we are bound and all other Painful Affections where Stime to say that his English is susceptible isting Application is required. IN OBSTINATE AND CHRONIC CASES of very considerable
Improvement,
W have to acknowledge, with thanks, receipt Gasetis, containing the trade statistics for the of the Chinese Imperial Maritima Custom: three months ended the 30th September,
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PERMISSION has been granted by the Throne to Paoting Fu this year. The great Viceroy Li Hung-chang to waive his winter visit to remains in Tientsin at the request of the Foreign Consuls.
LAW student (to Professor)-"As a matter of widow Professor (alter some thought)" law, air, can à man marry the nices of his sco no reason why he should not." "Would not the widow, then, have an acilan for bigamy
MUTUAL SYMPATHY.-Lawyer: "I'm sorry for It is said that a glass of beer taken brough straw will intoxicate a man. The liquor taken you, Mr. Short, but Shipps the tallot has put his The facts of the caso would seem to be these:~... in small quantities te spread over the coating of collection."
account agalost you into my hands, for the fumes rising to the brain. the stomach and the alcohol is at once vaporized,
Buggins "Can you lend me five dollars 1. Muggins="Can't do it” B-"Why not?” know whether you would pay me or not,"
M-"I never leat you any money, so I'don't B-"Well,
Isn't it worth five dollars to and out what kind of a man I am ?” We regret to learn that the Hon. P. Ryrie has been COLONEL STORER, late commanding officer of rather seriously Indisposed for the past few days. the Royal Engineers in this colony, left for It is earnestly to be hoped that the Senior Eng and yesterday by the F&O, Ca's steamer illness, as his presence can very ill be spared in He left unhonored, unsung and uninosented. the Legislative Council at the present important epoch of the colony's history.
Owner of Race-borse (to jackey): "You must get lighter to ride Spitfire." trained down to the very last ounce."
Jockey: "Don't see how I can, sit. I've Owner: "You might have your bead ahave 1, and cut your ballet
mixture of simpilcity and daring. In former years they were rather an unruly people to ander control and were pursuing their avocations manage, but they had gradually been brought in peace when, id the 6th moon of the present Chiach echai were going to create a disturbance, | year a report was received that the Minotre at
The grain stored in the public granary had Short "And you're going to try to collect it been privately made use of by some of the
Miastre until there was none left. ch? Well, I'm sorry for you."
Tha Sub-Prefect sent sometal his officers to make THE N. C. Daily News learns that the negotfairy the the maller and when they had done tions for an arrangement between the opposing out to be official employés, attempted to levy work, certain others who gave themselves Steamablo Companies Jardine, Matheson, blackmail. These proceedings raised a spirit of Merchants' Co.-have had no result. This is advantage of by some scoundrel who exhibited exactly what the Hongkong Telegraph predicted a foreign lantern in the chai" to a large crowd would happen.
of them by night. In the reliction of the charge, Rastus, that you stole his chicken 2 spears, and coming to the conclusion that these IN Court-"What have you to say to Pompey's lantern they saw men armed with swords and
tiens ob envy, hatrid and malice. Jest because aid, they passed the word round by means of a "Jedge, I'doan pay no tention to de insinificare supernatural beings specially sent to their got dat ar hen and et im up, dat die Pomp.he the other "chels to join them in a wboden token and incited The Mirale of auffin ter say," gone'n' got Jealous Darfo, Jedge, I ain't got common insurrection. The Sub-Prefect sent one their disposition and customs to issue a proclama- of his subordinates who wasw. Ilkequainted with tion and endeavour to calm them down. The Mitotze however opposed his entrance into the to adhere to their purpose
chal" by force and expressed a determination of having a general Hing. To guard against this, troops were at
sent to take his place, with instructions to once sent for and the Sub-Pretzelsemoved-fiom
endeavour to prevent a general ou break. He his post. An expectant District Magistrate was
to attack the prefectural city. More troops have does not however appear to have been successful, as news has just been received that they intend been despatched to aid the author tics and it is hoped that the rebels may be speedily brought Into subjection.
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OF RHEUMATISM, &C. this Oil has proved of inestimable service; the judged by the specimen now under Unofficial Member will quickly shake off his | Prikawer, having completed his term of service. & D., Bullerfield and Swire, and the Ching distrust amongst the Minotze and this was taken. speedy relief given in many instances of long standing has established it as a special popular remedy. The glow of warmth it produces aver the surface of the skin renders it vainable agent forall ailments where an outward remedy I required. In the treatment of Rheumatism and all local affections, it is designated to rank as one of the first and most successful remedies. Its action is always prompt, always certain, and never falle in giving relief. The Directions given should be strictly attended to. As a Disinfectant, Deodorant and Antiseptic this Oll, being a complete sanitary agent for all purposes, needs only a trial tó convince the most sceptical. The sweet and refreshing aroma (although peculiar at first to some supplies to a sick room an exhilarating and purifying effect. Special attention should be paid to the directions.
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review. However,, that is by the "way, This precious article would be amusing, were it not so childishly absurd and so grossly misleading. And we cannot agree with the view expressed by the China Mail that it in any reliable way shows the
with which the post of Registrar General is regarded by the Chinese. It is merely the opinion of a writer on the staff of the Ten Was Fal who had only the most hazy conception of what he was writing about. It is not true that the Registrar-General's salary was raised recently to over $6,000 02. battles...........................50 cents. per annum to show how high a value the
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British Government places on this office Nos. 11 & 14, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL in which lies the source of safety to the Tax following example of Chinese-English was very existence of us Chinese In Hongkong," found in every package of a chop of tea recently and by way of stimulus and encourage-purchased in Shanghai:- ment to that officer. Nor was it in
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tonallat divine, in seventy-five years old. The DR. Newman Hall, the noted English Congregs Tamons tract, Come to Jesus, of which he is the author, had a greater sale than any other millon copies of it have been printed, and it bas religious work, excepting the Bible. Several been translated into more than thirty languages. THE China Mail winds up a very strongly THE Tientsin correspondent of the Shanghal ng suggestive reference to our hard-worked
pronounced anti-official leader with the follow Mercury writes ander date the 16th November Civil Serva: "Some of them, like the late Total and Mr. Chia Eral with reference to the long in England as they are in Hongkong. The that hitch has taken place between Sheng Captain Superintendent of Police, are about as nccession of the latter to the post (Director of the whole system wants reorganisation from top hina Merchants Co) vacated by Mr. Ma Kie- to bottom, Bravo, "Biownic!" matter will probably be amicably settled. MTHR collision case between the Lianshing and chong, but as Sheng is coming to Tientsin the Chin is here awaiting the Chefoo Total's a mandarin steamer, which sank in the Shang- arrival,"
been settled. The Commissioner of Customs hal river some time ago after running into the former vessel, bas, the N. C. Daily News says was the arbitrator and the assessors were Captain Bisbee (Harbour Master) and Captain Whaler, of the P. & O. Co.'s steamer Peshawar. The mandarin steamer was declared entirely to blame.
Notice.
Our firm has been situated in Mayune for more than twenty years. We sent tender leal which has an eschoice water and handsome make.
Buyers will notice to our chop name, Nus Yes,
THI Hon. C. F. Chater and a member of friends bave arranged to pay a visit to the mines at steamship Arachis early next week. The Hongay, Tonquin and will leave here in the Avochis, we understand, has been specially chartered to bring a cargo of coal from Hougay mines to this pazi.
WE hear that under the superintendence of that well known master of the terpsichorean sit,
officers "hop" on the 4th prox. is likely to M. E. J. Mengens, the Hon. Secretary of the Mercantile Marine Officers Ball Commitee, the
prove one of the successes of the season, ever 300 vitations havlag been stor out to Hong kong's leading citiens.
A. S., WATSON & CO., LD. recognition of his worthy labours. The all round raising of official salaries was due to an entirely different cause, as invite attention to our first supplies everybody knows. Of course it must WE
be very flattering to the present Registrar | The Shangbai Marcary says that, "owing to charged with selling intoxicating liquor without although decidedly over-matched, playeds pluck to the shop in the city of Changsha in which the
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TER SCOTCH, ASSORTED TOFFEES, DRAGEES, PRALINES, and a large selection af PURE CONFECTIONERY from the leading
Manniacturers,
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to learn from such a source that
He has thoroughly at heart the soothing and protecting of the Chinese people, over and above the efficient discharge of his official duties, giving his spare time and attention without stint
to the punishment of kidnappers and the rescue of their innocent victime; until all the wicked and violent stand in awe of his austerity, and all the well-doing community exalt his goodness. Hence it was that two years ago, when he left for a well-earned furlough, accord combined to escort him with people's the merchants and people of Hongkong with one umbrella, bright minor, pure water, laudatory, address, &c. in long procession; the intent of which was of course an expression, however inadequate, of gratitude to a beneficent Govern ment through fis worthy representative."
But It may be safely accepted as a certainty that "boah" of this sort will have very little effect in preventing the abolition of an office which is a glaring anomaly in this free British colony. The Registrar-Generalship may have served a PINE,
APRICOT, CHERRY, LIME,useful end years ago, although then It was associated with abuses which gave rise to GUAVA, and other FRUIT JELLIES in great numerous scandals. But times have greatly variety,
changed, and the Chinese can now obtain redress and protection on equal terms and TOM SMITH'S CHRISTMAS CRACKERS: by the same constitutional methods as
British subjects and other foreign residents. | They are entitled to all that, but no more' COLOURED OPALS mounted in Plush, and they don't want any more, and if representing favourlie subjects,
A large assortment of ENGLISH and JAPANESE CHRISTMAS CARDS, af hand- some and artistic designs, suitable to all tastes, and at moderate prices.
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A. S. WATSON & CO., LD. THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY, ESTABLISHED AD. 1841. Hongkong, 1st November, 1891.
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the Chinese community were polled to- morrow there would be an overwhelming majority in favor of the abolition of a atrapy that cannot fail to be offensive to every educated Chinese in the city. And we think there can be little doubt that its doom is sealed, and that before many months are over it will be numbered with the things that were. The sooner the better.
LOCAL AND GENERAL. Soxx Industrious statistician has figured out that there are 156,973,873 watches in use. SINOR RASSOU, the first Mexican Minister to Japan, la xpected to arrive at Tokio about the end of the present month.
Ture hearing of the Minhinnett v. Frazer Smith Ubel case has been postponed until Tuesday, the 15th December..
Juno-How old are you, 'madam ? Witness---` I've seen eighteen summers. Judge-And eighteen winter-thirty-six, thank you.
WINO WAH FOONG.
A FAMOUS Coachman in the Id Umes, familiarly known as "Chester BPlyne billerly cold day epon the footboard, in the hope of restoring the had a passenger who was stamping his feet circulation of the blood. "Your feet seem cold this morning, sir," said Bly, I should think they were are not yours "No" says Billy, "they're not; adding, "I suppose you wash 'em Wash them?' says the passenger, " of course I do'; don't you ?" "No," was the answer, "I should think not; Illes 'em
A CAPITAL match at football, under Association Rules, was played at the Happy Valley yesterday afternoon between the Hongkong Football Club and
team representing "E" Company of Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders. The Club, uphill game, eventually suffering deleat by four goals to one...
keepers, living in Cochrane Street, Stanley AT the Magistracy to-day three coffee-shop Street, and at the Royal Oak restauran, were a license. In the first case Inspector Gauld the non-arrival" of the new German cruiser discovered several bottles, and evidence of sale Bustard in China, the gunboat will pro-was given by a customer. Defendant denied the bably not be locked up in the ice-bound Pelle charge but was nevertheless fined $50. In the during the approaching winter months, but will other two cases, brought by Inspector Mann, the most likely be kept available for patrol duty on offence was admitted, one of the defendants the Yangtze, as long as scions of influential native clans are rewarded, by Taptaiships for pleading that though he had supplied whisky penning and propagating filthy and hateful anti. and soda be only charged for the aeda. A fine
of $25 was imposed in each cast. foreign placards."
TELEGRAPHIC information was received here yesterday to the effect that the German steamer cargo at Newchwang on the 25th instant had to
AT the Sanitary Board this afternoon there were Fidello, Capt. Brorsen, while discharging ber present the Registrar General (President) and close up her hatches and steam out to sea as, quickly as possible, owing to the rapid accumtula-pointment of members to form a Committee to in Messrs. Humphreys, Ho Kal, Cooper, Korspool, and Dr. Ayres, 'Some discussion arose on the ap tion of lee in the upper and lower reaches of the vestigate the Coolle Lodging House question. The Liao river. The Fidelio, made for Chefoo and was discharging the balance of her Newchwang cargo
President remarked, "I think It would be of great there yesterday in accordance with the terms of is a fact.
use to the Committee if I were not on it," which Ultimately the following were the "ice clause" inserted in her charter parly; appolated:-Dr. Ho Kai, Dr. Ayres, Mr. From this it is clear that Newchwang is closed Humphreys, Mr. Francis, and the President. and that Tientsin will very soon be "iced-up" The Board then adjourned for a fortnight. likewise."
WI heard from Canton the other day that the Chinese authorities there were in possession of Information to the effect that Lo, said to be the bead Prince' of the Kelas-kwal, was in hiding in Hongkong, and that strenuous efforts werd being made to ascertain bis exact whereabouts This rumour, for it is merely a rumour, must be taken for what it is worth still, it would be just as well, and perhaps might save considerable trouble later on, if the Cantonese officials were made to distinctly understand that political offenders have a perfectly safe haven of refuge In this British colany.:
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Inward. Alwins ...steamer, from Pakhol. Teenan...... Farkun.......
.....Shenghel, Canton, Ardgay......
Canton. Avochit...
Newchwang Tal-pick P. Chom Xiao
· Chefso. Bangkok. Mary Stewart back Whampoa.
Aggregating 7,376 tons, register,
Outward, Woorung...teamer, for Chefoo. Arration Afear
Calcutta Swatow, Itallo.
Vorwaarts....... Tal-cksong...
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Aggregating 3,941 tons, register.
THE HUNAN PUBLICATIONS.
Dr. Griffith John writes to the N. C. Daily News under date the 17th November: anti-foreign books and placaria are printed and In my letter of the 6th inst, I called attention
THE bomeward bound mall steamer Pashamour that on the copy of "Death to the Devils published. I also called attention to the fict managed to get aground in Yau-ma-ti Bay when Religion "just received, it is stated that the cast leaving the harbour yesterday afternoon. The of the book is f0,000 cash per 10,000 copies, and Dock Co.'s Pilot Fish was quickly on the spot, that eight men have painted at their own expenss but the offer of her assistance was declined, and and given away in charity 800,000 caples, or after about an Hour's hard work the steamer got 100,000 copies each, Your contemporary of the afont and proceeded on her voyage. As sheath lost treats the names as fictitious, and *struck mud' no damage was done.
the 'characters composing them as forming a consecutive sentence. temporary is substantially correct and I In this your con- ought, perhaps, to have pointed this out at the
this infamous publication, I had been told that time of writing. But my object was simply to call attention to the wide and free distribution of the book had been sent in boat-landa all over Hunan, and that the distribution was gratuitous. I had, however, po writen evidence of the fact editions have reached me, but the last is the only till this copy 'came to hand. Copies of several one which bears on its cover any printed reference to the matter. Though the names Are fictitious, I have every reason for believing that the statement is strictly true. It is not at all incredible that eight men should undertake the gratuitous diuribution of 800,000 coples of this book. Of all the anti-foreign publications, this la to-day the most popular In Hunan. It takes the place of "Death Blow to Corrupt Doctrines," published more than twenty years ago: Death Blow, however, was wiliten for the scholars, whilst Death to the Devils' Religion" is written for the people. Any one who can read at all can read this book, and we know that it has been read and is being read by milllous of ordinary, readers in Hunan and elsewhere. There are ten of thousands in Hunan among the wealthy and influential, who would regard as a most meritorious act to contribute towards the dissemination of this book.
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VAST quantities of rice and beans from Waku and Newchwang have arrived at Canton during the past fortnight, and steamers of all sizes are daily arriving at the City of Rams with full cargoes of food-stuffs" All the Government and rice merchants' godowns are fall of grain, and large numbers of cargo-boats and junies are now anchored in the river at and above Canton, under charter to the local authorities who ard using them as floating godowns. Why the Chinese authorities are accumulating such enormous quantities of grain, far in excess of the rail winter stocks, we cannot say for. certain, but it seems within the bounds of reason
THE London and China Express'says that the to take it for granted that the Central Govern French Cabinet is delaying active measures in Tax Viceroy Chang Chih-tung in a memorial to near future and is therefore transporting the king pending the completion of the Colonial ment is apprehensive of serious trouble in the regard to the situation in Indo-China and Tong
We can quite understand why the contributors the Throne, states that when he left Canton to contents of the Yangtze granates to the South, Budget measures to be submitted to the Charn.should wish to conceal their real names, and any
ber. It is already known: that `the vote'in ald with him 2,000 Let pith a borrowed and brought let it should be destroyed by the disaffected
one acquainted with the Chinese way of putting Krupp 71-inch field guns and 9 ooo cannon balls, it is supposed, the whole nation is more or less with 2,000 Lee rifles, 2,000,000 cartridges, 8 Inhabitants of the Central provinces. But if, as
for Tongking amounts to f.to 000,000, and that things would not be surprised to find the fram Cochin China to £8,000,000. The Governor pseudonyms so constructed as to convey a covert all of which were placed in the magazine at ready to break out in open rebellion, it may be Chios, and to increase that of the Home Govern.
General proposes to reduce the vole from Cochin meaning. Let me give the eight names again, understanding was that the cost of the foregoing whtingly playing fate the hands of tome using the figures of M. de Lanessas, are agreed as order :-Man Li Sing; Yi Fong Nol; Kwson Wachang, to be issued and used arrequired. The found that the Peking Government is quite un
ment, The Government, without actually adopt ko koi 2. They are given in the following as I find them on the cover of this copy of Kwai articles was to be repaid to Canton by the pro- known Cromwell. vincial treasury of Hupeb. As, however, thers
to the wisdom of this policy. It leclines to Pans Piog Hols Sheung Lok Ching; Sh were no fands in hand for the purpose, the
Cochin Chian, and to facrease by six millions bear in mind that Man Li Sing (the Great Wall of reduce by one million the subvention paid by Hoang; La Sbi Chung, Chal Sum Chin. Let us memorialist arranged with Viceroy Li Hes-chang
that of the capital, so that altogether Tong King China) stands for Hunan, that Hel (the rath of that the price of the rifles and the cost of their transport, amounting to Tls 48,313.2.9, should be
would receive twenty-three millions. [By tele the Twelve Animals of the Duodenary Cycle, repaid in five instalments spread over a period Council whether it has yet appointed a Com-that the Cochin Chins costitution has been (Purity) stands for the Great Pura Dynasty, and Questions-Will the Government inform the grams published in recent Saigon papers wese meaning Pig) stands for foreigners, that Ching- of five years, and that the field guns, Carriages and ammunition should be made good in kind mission to enquire into the question of Quaran. further reduced to 1.7.500.000,-Ed. H.K.71 we shall have no difficulty in guessing the as soon as the arsenal in Hupeh was opened too, and if so will it furnish a list of the This addition is intended to cover the cost of meanings which these pierdonyms were giving bis assent to this arrangement, asked that and get into working order. Ll Han-chang, in Members nominated on such commission ? increasing the armament by twelve new gunboats intended to convey "The Great Wall (Hugen) (bringing the number of the armed vessels up amely guards the Inner Land the officials, it should be recorded in a memorial addressed to
to eighteen), and for the enlistment of 3,000 the Throne, which hrs accordingly been done.
militia in the Annamite regiments. So that with the 7,500 Europeia troops, and the 9,000 untive THE Hongkong team in the Inter-port Rifle
troops in Tongking, there would be a total Match fired off yesterday afternoon, la fine
force of 19,500 men. With regard to the new wcathar, with a good light, bot a troublesome
gunboats, and the incorporation of the militia, wind. (Put it all down to the wind) The scores
M. de Lanessa has already proceeded to carry out these measures,
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ATK meeting of shareholders held on the 16th fast. the Pooting dock at Shanghai was sold for Surge Melman, taels 100,000, less at per cent, commission.
TO-MORROW morolog at 9 o'clock at the Roman, Hewal. Catholle Cathedral, there will be a memorial service for the late Governor of Hongkong, Sir John Pope Hennessy.
The Roughey Tolgraph's number at the Tulephone Central THE well known racing yacht driel, once the joy of the East Polat Sugar Refinery and the pride of poor old Henry Dickie's heart, left bere yesterday afternoon for Pakhoi.
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Bubscribers to The Hongkong Thigh impactfuly, giving a dinner to to persons, and the waitress Young housekeeper: "Well, suppose you am reminded that all Suberwijtions are payable in a
takes French leave, What do you do then 7
Experienced housekeeper: "Count the spoons,
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Ar the meeting of the Legislative Council to be held on Monday next, at 3 p.m., the business will be
Will the Government lay on the table the commission issued to certain persons to enquire Into the selection of a Site for the proposed New Gael, and a copy of any report which the Committee may have made on the subject, and coples of the Reports and Proceedings of recent commissions on Gaol accommodation,
Resolution by Mr. Whitehead-That Govern- ment lay upon the table at the first meeting of
Council, or as soon thereafter as possible, la
each quarter, a return shewing particulars of progress of all Public Works during the previous a quarter, in the form made use of by the Govern- ment in the sessional paper relating to the New Central Market, Civil Hospital Staff Quarters &c, laid on the Council table on 26th October last,
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Average per mas 7714 Average in 1890, 71-4 Hongkong Police, is distinctly first class, and The highest score, that of Sergt. Watson, will take a lot of beating. The other marksmen were all troubled by the wind.
ORDERS OF THE DAY.
Third reading of the Bill entitled "An Ordinance to amend The Building Ordinance, 1589.*.
Committee on the Appropriation Bill for 1892. Shipping Consolidation Ordinance, 1891."
Committee on the Bill entitled "The Merchant
A DECRES published in the Peking Gassits of A CORRESPONDENT, writing to the Batavia Mahometan leader who played such a prominent experiences in Netherlands West Borneo, Oct. 33rd refers to the death of Ma Ju-lung, the Nieuwsblad of the 2nd Nov,, about his travelling part in the Panthay rebellion, first, la command describes visit to Chinese gold mines there at of his coreligionisis against the Chinese troops, place called Berkayang. The mines are and later on, as a supporter of the Imperial cause worked by partnerships or konguies which have in company with the late Viceroy Ts'ta Yü-ying full control over the gold secured. The members
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both civil and military, will subdue ike Pigs (foreigners); the Great Fure. Dynasty shall ever be aur delights Confucius shall be our teacher the masses of the people are loyal wo with united beart desire to fight.".
This translation (substantially the same as that given by your contemporary) hits the meaning, I think. Here you have, first, a list of anopy- mons' subscribers-Great Wall, 100,000 copies subduer, 100,000 copicas etc, etc. Here Guardian of Inner Land, 100,000 copies; Pigs you have, secondly, a declaration of the Hunan held this morning to consider two applications, foreign intercourse, couched in a little riddle. A special session of the Licensing Justices was feeling, desire, and purpose in regard to the held over from the general meeting a fortnight The riddle is intended to bounce the fact (1) ago. One was from Khadoorre Jacob Shellim that Hanan la ready to fight the foreigner and for a publican's licence to sell intoxicating drive him out. Thus are we sasured once mor Street, within easy and convenient reach of the the existing dynasty, and that all their wrath, le liquors on the premises known as Ne, 1, Jubilee that the Himanese, are enthusiastically, loyal to lowest-er, well, saydi recreation grounds of centred exclusively on the Western barbarian. Senhor Joachim Gomes, for a similar licence at Tal-p'ng shao. The other appileation was from the house 334, Queen's Road West, almost opposite the tavern known as "The Land We Live In." This gentleman is the late Hcence holder of the Globe tavern, and at the
the licenco. was sanctioned on that general meeting it was stated that he was retiring from business, and em: transfer derstanding. Ha application was now refused Some of the trade opponent evidently libow The Hebrew gentleman was more successful under the delusion that the Telegraph governi SI-We the undersigned ocouplers of proź
NOTES FROM CHINESE PAPERS,
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Piracy is again fife on the cost of Cheklang, Goverments gunboats have been ordered out to search for the pirates.
The Board of Admiralty has memorialised the Throne for promotion of all those who have suctioning the request has been grantedankt served the "Board for five years. An edlet RESIZEDS
N. T. Hannen, Esq, H.B.M.'s Consul-General. A RKODLAR meeting of the Eothen Mark Lodge Ho is credited with having originated a plan for of a kongela choose frm among themselves, this Colony, for they sent us the following VAThis Board of Manchu Affairs has received an
The Hongkong Lelegraph.
letter to his sweetheart after this fashion --
"My Dear Jalis-Whenever I am tempted
behind me, Satan!"
At Shanghal on the 21st November, 1891, by and afterwards at the Church of St. Joseph's of Hongkong, No. 164, will be held in Free-conciliating the blouse and Mahometan popula. mining headman, a clerk, and steward. They Institution, SIDNEY, youngest son of Jobs A. F.masons Hall, Zetland Street, this evening, at 8.30 influence for good over the great mass of have the preference as labourers, for when Hotels already, and we think that if it is allowed Erince Ching for the valuable services rendered tion of Yunnan and with having exercised an share the profit when there is any, and naturally Spooner, of London, to FLORENEC, eldest for 9 o'clock precisely. Visiting brethren are
perty in Hongkong think that there are enough Imperial degree to confer marks of merit on surviving daughter of Augurus White, of cordially invited.
bis fellow beilevers. When the Sultan, Ta mine barely pays expenses, the members do to open any more the Queen Road will be by bim as Acting President of the Board of Shanghai,
Wen-balo, attacked Yunnan Fo, Ma ju-lung duty as such. A WOULD-BE smart young man began his art twice came to the rescue of the city, slaughter the members do no work but, content with interest six Hotels in about a quarter of a mile already) Pada When & mine pare handsomely impassable for respectable people. There are Admiralty, ing the rebel leaders and capturing many on the capital invested, they let others do the We respectfully make the featles to refuse the The President of the Falace Board has ordered of their follower, First and last he was work for them. The correspondent found that application for a new licence. We are not the the thres large basins with gold, copper, and to do wrong I think of you, and I say, 'Got then instrumenta) in killing over 10,000 of the enemy, the Chinaman there, when in poor circumstances, only persons who go against it, but many more | Iron knobs respectively, standing at each of the
and in his own person practically decided the works hard but, once well off, he shoves off irke fate of Yllanan. For these magnificent services some labour from himself, though he attends respectable people, a av fla be was promoted to be commander-in-chief of carefully to his own interests. Gold digging of Vinnan, and was subsequently transferred in a this kind is said to pay so badly in Netherlands similar capacity to Hunan, where, in 1873, he West Borneo that many of the Chinese, miners obtained, permission to return to his native have left the country. The Chinese element is province sad retire into private life. His death expected to gain in number there by the exten was caused by a wound which he received during slon of Emopean planting and mining enterprise the Mahometan rebellion. The hightest honours in the Sultanate of Sambas, as the labour accorded to commander-in-chief are to be paid required must be chiefly drawn from that race to his memory, including the erection of stemple people How matters stand now in that quarter Tof
HONGKONG FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1891.
LAUDATIO-VIRTUTIS:
UNDER the above heading.cur evening contemporary published a few days since
THE wreck of the steamer Tchang was knocked down on Monday by public auction at Shanghal by Messrs. Wheelock & Co., to Mr. Wei Yung Sin, of Hongkow, for Tix. 385. The fore-part of the ship is still on the rocks, while the after-part is in deep water.
We temale je, da mach
Your obedient servantaji (OVER SEVENTY SIGNATURES). Hongkong, 26th November, 1891.,
INSURRECTION AT KUEICHOW
Paisce gates, to be filled with fresh water, and all buckets to be cleaned and set in their places so as to be ready for use in case of fire.
The Hui salt-guild, Hankow, has subscribed fands to build a memorial temple to Tseng-Kuo fan for his services in framing excellent regule, Hons and rules of the unit trade, while he was Viceroy of Langkjang, which rules have stood admirably, IVEYS
a translation from the Chiness paper däcalles to overcome in Catie, arising from the in Yünnan Fo, and the compilation of a may be judged of from the fact that the cold The following appears in the Paking Ganite the test of us for so many years, and still work
Tim Was Fat Fáo, which was doubtless Intended as a special: defence of that hybrid official positioncommonly described
THE East Borneo Coal Company has great prevalence of cholera and fever among the miners. The Chinese employees Hice from the cable to deliver coal is customers,
biographical record of his military exploits, His mining farm only yields the Government two of October 16th
Ma was has At Halachiangting Liping Prefecture The Tartar General of the
son. Ye Kaanghel, who end degraded some hundred guilders a month, Lough the farmertram of changelog in the tipler Professed incessa laused from Hungerman for Nis
is to be restored to him former raak,
avery skiner.
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