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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, WEDNESDAY, JULY 13, 1892.

mobbed. The police for a long time were power less against the rioters ; and many wern Injured,

Fyiche.

Jane axib.

THE WRECK OF THE STEAMSHIP "HSINSHENG":

NARRATIVE OF ONE OF THE CASTAWAYS.

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on the Pootro meratain Disguised in foreign callumer the veterans proceeded to the spot and succeeded in capturing Li. The chieftain is sald to possess prodigious strength, and it was

CHEFOO.

breme known to the authorities, who it now appesis were "lving low" to trap the one man whom they feared because he was regarded as patriot of the first order, and they therefore concefred a desperate plot to get him into their clutches. The Governor-General was approached by the Archbishop and prevailed on to address Dr. Rial through the Spanish Cansel 15 tbls Colony and assure him of his deep regret for the tyranny to which his family has been subjected and, further, that he, the Governor-General,

The following account of the stranding of the would not only be glad to hear of such a

ill-fated China Merchants' steärner Fisingking, brilliant scholar returning to his native land but was desirous of interviewing him personally the first detailed narrative of the occurrence in the hope that, a result of their

which has found its way into the press, is parleying, some reforms for the smelioration Abridged from the Shanghai Mercury, as given arrived at The Consul duly performed (and be read with interest, we fancy, not alone we believe in good fafib) his part of the pro. seafaring people but by the public in general." "We left Shanghal," he says, "on Friday, and succeeded in getting Dr. Rizal off gramme to Manila a fortnight the steamship Des Jues 24th, at 8:30 in the morning for Chefoo and Tientsin. We had about half-a-dozen Foreign Juan, prior to which he furnished him with a

passport by order of the Governor-General. passengers and the wual crowd of Chine to the top of the hill and hoisted a sheet up a piece of burning charcoal to the solder. An free No sooner did the Don Yuan arrive in Manila don't know how many, but counting the than a swarm of deiectivas cama' on board | Capan, officers and crew, I think we numbered the wing Just as the sheet blew out bravely in fenital, and an explosion was the result. The

cast

(FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.)

Cheloo, July 2nd. On the oth ult, a large portion of the Normal was destroyed by fire.

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of the sad condition of the masses might be hy one of the passengers of the vessel, anded we were pretty sure help would speedily come; School of the Presbyterian Billon in Chalos Miù MILDRED TRIGGE in her celebrated

in

and searched Rizal's baggage and person as though he were a dangerous political offender for whom the authorities were on the qui vive. But he was allowed to land and later the Governor General's Private Secretary called on him to express his Excellency regrets that he should have been subjected to such indignities and assured him that the mighty priest-ridden autocrat would be pleased to grant Lint audience at once. Somewhat pleased at the compliment paid him by ao nugust a personage, the unsuspecting Doctor said he could not beller for a moment that such a kind-hearted magnate as the Governor-General bad proved himself to

be be could guilty of such duplicity.as might suspect when they saw the reception he git as soon as the steamer dropped anchor in the port. He then, without further molestation, went off to Government Heuse and was received most hospitably by the General Commanding the Forces and the Governor, Along converra. tion ensued in which the two "Herods" expressed considerable Interest in the welfare of the masses and It was arranged that Dr. Rizal should call the next day for the purpose of expressing In private bis views on reforms to general. The "conference was duly held next day and the Doctor Invited to a thuidance on the following day. He went, Hittie thinking of the dangerous nature of the net which had been so sklifully spread to catch him, Hardly had be taken his seat in the drawing-room, to wait there the pleasure of the

It appears that the cook of the school was

of boxes. Affaire come to such a plch that one of the officers fired off a few revolver, whats among the sex-galls, upon which the marauder The death is announced of General Alber sheered off and left its in comparative peace | punti one of his arms was wounded that he :

The fishermen turned their attention from us to not the ship which they marded and partially submitted to be hound. He is now going | looted. The following night I learned they broke through the preliminary trials, but his conduct into the strong-room and stole all the oplem to the cut is most insolent. No doubt, lus that was there. But thest proceedings we were | few days he will receive his lult makaura of helpless to prevent. There seem to be regalar punishment and for ever end his career of gange of pirates ail round that coast, and I think | brigundige. we were very lucky in being able to present s stout a front to them as we did. The island we discovered to be uninhabited, a fact, which, having seen the manners of the fishermen, gave us unmitigated satisfaction. Our oly hope of rescue was from the sea, and in waters so frequent. Will

that is if the fog held off, a contingency which, however, was more than doubtful. Accordingly after a scratch breakfast, two pastics scrambled on the mast of one of the bouts, as a signal of distress.

our hopes went down below zero, for down came the leg thicker than ever, and from the appearance of the weather it was feared le would last all day, and then good-bye to aar hopes of being taken off. But about nonn. It cleared off again and an hour later the steamer Feimo hove in sight. To our joy we soon perceived they saw us, and soon after the whole

Rain is much areded, for we have been scrap- lot of us, Chinese and all, were sale on boarding the bottoms of our wells for some weeks, the rescuing vessel and on our war to Chefoo

and altering the water from the mud brought up They were all very kind to us on board, and

In the buckets. I fear you Shanghailanders what with the good treatment we received from don't half appreciate the boon of having water the Faima's people and the hearty welcome we so abundantly supplied in your houses 1 were met with la Chefoo, we soon forgot most of the unpleasantness caused by the wreck of the sinshang

about 200 souls when the stemmer

free Kin-let-yuen Cnce outside, beary for set in, which continued all day long, and became thicker towards evening. About 245 am, I and all the other passengers were rudely Awakened

by tremendous crash, which shet everyone out of his berth to such a violent manner that one or two of us received slight injuries. The passengers, dared and bewildered, bat half awake and clad only in their pyjamas rushed buriedly on deck, where they stood at first like so many frightened sheep, in for 10 thick that ons could hardly see

Yards

and.

to add their discomfort (to put the horrible sensation As milde sickening feeling as possible), there was apparent to 11 was indeed a blessing under them. It was indeed a that no women', were on board! From where the

to

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trying to open a ila of kernrene oft by applying

soon as the all gas, exexped it was of course poor man was to severely burned that his chance of recovery is very small, and the buildings were speedily gutted. The loss to the fission is serious, for the buildings were well and substantially baile.

All well here, weather charming, and not bot, so to 86 deg. in sbuda.

NOTES FROM CHINESE PAPERS. to rendering espial service in salvage operations.

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foreign passengers were grouped together on

The Governor of Soochow took over his meal deck the chief officer was heard, he could set of office on the 29th ult. The usual ceremony be seen, singing out orders for the boats to bequired on the occasion was observed, and the lowered. He came along the deck to the officials were all present to tender their congra passengers, and in reply to their anxicus tulations. enquiries as to what was the matter, calmly gave them the encouraging Intelligence that the was од the rocks and would steamer Probably slip off into deep water in a few Buchanan on being questioned expressed the same

Captain opinion, advising the passengers to get some clothes an ss.quickly as possibly, retura on deck and prepare to get away in the boats. At this

and sink.

An extraordinary fire took place in Chomulpo lately which was attended with immense loss of property. In spite of the fire brigades which came to the aid of the people, the conflagration lasted 6 hours.

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You will no doubt be aware already by this time that the ill-fated steamer Heinsheng is Nkely to be given up to a hopeless wreck, but the steamer Poocht is still standing by her, and.

Much sympathy is felt here for Captain Buche- pan, one of the most popular commanders of the C. M. S. N. Co. The treacherous exprents off Alceste Island, and the foggy weather prevailing at the time, are held here solely to blame for the sad accident.

The purchase of the wreck of the stesurship Maria don't seem to know exactly what to do with their recent acqulation; perhaps they had better make up their minds early, else the which certainly is unlikely to improve the value winter season will be dawn upon them soon,

of their bargain. Thlegs are pretty dall at Wel. hal-wel, Ta-llen-wan and Lushur-Kou, with the jerlathans of the Pel-yang Squadron away in the two neighbouring empires of the Rising

Governor-General to see him, when a sumber of soldiers under command of a lleutenant and time the most intense exchement prevalled on Her Ladyship L. Her Lidyship died on Sun-Sun, and the Northern Coloraus, airing the

corporal entered the room, took him prisoner and drave him off to a fortress where he is now A close prisoner!

PASSENGERS BOOKED FOR

CHINA.

Per M. M. steamer Yarra, from Marseilles, June 16th.To Shanghai: Mr. J. R. Davis.

Per P. & O. steamer Arcadia, from London, June 10th.-To Shanghai: Mrs. Hay and child, Mr. Chat. Thwalte, Mr. Falkins. To Hongkongi Staff Surgeon Samuel Keays,

Fer P. and O. steamer Rome, from London, June 24th.—To Hongkong: Mr. J. M. Beattie, Mr. D. K. Sliman. To Manils: Mr. James Jack, Mr. E. Sutcliffe

Per P. and D, stermer Parramatta, from London. July 22nd.-To Shanghai: Mr. O, Johnson

Per P. and O. steamer Carthage, from Lon September To Shanghai: Mr

don.

McCricken:

Per F. and O. steamer Victoria, from London, Sept 16.-To Shangbal Mr. Ekvare, Mr. Birrell. From Brindisi-To Hongkong: Mr.

R. T. Wright.

Fer P. and O. steamer Oceano, from London, Sept. 30-To Shanphal : Miss A. Lawrence.

LATE TELEGRAMS.

CHICAGO, June 23rd. Mr. Cleveland has been nomlasted by the Democratic Convention as presidential candidate on the first ballot, having secured 616 votes

Ex-Governor Hill came next with a total of 112 votes.

been sentenced to death.

had to their credit be it said, after the first par

at the moment

donable fright, the foreign passengers as well, preserved the most admirable coolness, and pre- pared to meet death, that appeared absolutely certain, like men. While preparations were being made to lower away the boats, and just as one of them was, swung out over the side, the ship Hated heavily to starboard, and sank on that side until the awning chains were under water, which by no means facilitated the efforts of the passengers to return to their cables and dress. Having rolled over to fr however, the ship.again became steady, and a record tollet having been made, everyone went again on deck, and nothing remained but

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We are in receipt of the sad news from the Viceregal yaman at Tienist of the demise of con of on the 4th instant, et funeral was

come

to

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T. EMPSON, Manager. Hongkong, 13th July, 1801-

DOUGLAS STYAM-SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

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туто

FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND FOOCHOW. THE Company's Steamship

"HAITAN." Captain Goddard, will be despatched for the above Ports, on FRIDAY, the 15th instant, at Naco.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAFRAIK & Co.,.

General Managers. Hongkong, rath July, 1891.

1719 BRITISH MERCANTILE MARINE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION.

Dragon Fine comme il faut, and showing off A SPECIAL MEETING will be held at the their big Krupp and Armstrong barkers, by firing salates ad infinitun.

There is no fear of much biting lasking behind The simple specimen of trap one which His Excellency Pan brought from the Kuelchool this demonstrative burning of gunpoder; the mines, bas shown.rxcellent results after having Royal salutes fired in Dai Nippon and Vladivo gone through the process of reduction at the stock will all end in smoke, voilà tout, From Kiangoan Arsenal His Excellency is much Port Arthur some good news has been brought across:--The leakage of the dry dock has been pleased with the result.

stopped, and the docking of vessels can be proceeded with, as usual. It appears there are Nanyang squadrons on

combined manoeuvres of the Pelyang and northern waters this year; perhaps Admiral the programme in Ting's present cruise being considered an equivalent for the same, considering that the

Our former Governor, H. E. Kang, arrived here on the 4th Inst., and is now residing in the Cantonese Temple in Hongkew. While in this city, the Incal authorities conternplate enter talning H.E. in a suitable manner so as to render bis visit an enjoyable one.

Owing to unfornarable weather the poppy plant which is extensively cultivated in the Waheu district is not thriving, and the crop of native opfam this year will be perceptibly dimi

price of the drug rare immediately and dealers refused to sell their goods as they wish to walt for better prices.

this news reaching Wake the other day, the

Sinct small coins came into general use to Conton; counterfeiters are again about their oid. tricles, and are assiduously turning cut spurious colas. Under the protection of an unprincipled town elder, a band of counterfeiters are engaged in minilig bad money in a village by means of machinery. It is said that they are amply pro- vided with fire arms and other weapons, in order to be prepared in case of emergency.

to get tote the boats and prepare to remain, heaven knows bow long, exposed on the open aca. But another difficulty now presented iticil I have already mentioned the confusion on board on the first alarm, but it was nothing to the scene that ensued when the danger became more fully Apparent. The Chinese passengers rushed about in the most abject state of panic, and the mechahed as far as this region is concerned. Upon landed Cantonese firemer, like the cowardly scouadiels they are, abandoned the engine-room and tumbled pell,mell into the boats fighting like wild-cats with each other to get a place. They crowded into that which was already wang out and tried frantically to lower it into the water; they refused to budge until persuaded to get out by half a dozen revolvers being held to their heads. Seeing that the ship was not showing any signs of alipping off the rocks, and that she was apparently sinking no deeper, it was determined to remain on board aslong as possible, and till the foreigners on heard prepared to put the best face on the matter and wait till daylight. The first thing done was to get a drink” all round, which had such a soothing effect upon the everstrung nerves of the rhinese that they quietly came out of the boste and stood in calm and orderly groups on deck, or set about packing up their belooglage, a proceeding in which they were imitated by the foreign passengers. Had the skip not remained on the rocks, or had the feet of water, instead of to the starboard, where the depth was scarcely eight feet, she must either have sunk or capsized, in which event I firmly believe not a soul would have been saved. the four boats being quite Inadequate to take off all the people at once, The Chinese, too, seized

The authorities of Lienping Chow, Kuzogtung, sil the lifebuoys, and it was an amusing sight, when things became settled enough for official tame time ago, and the consequent are implacable over the assassination of a petty sense of humour to assert itself, to see the Celestials walking about with the busystem demeanour in the part of the people fastened round their hips, their Ides apparently wam procent, the nature of the crime

number of villages are united to resisting the

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As predicted in the ballein Issued by the meteoropical station, a terrific gala prevailed over Tientsin and the surrounding country es the 22nd ultimo, causing considerable damage to bosts and the loss of several lives. The casualties, so far as could be ascertained, do not go beyond the captizing of a few light burden

occupants, yet from the way the tempeat was raging, it is presumed other places must have also suffired, ibaugh we kara no intelligence yet to that effect. ...

an

gallant Admiral ban been in company with the southern squadron both in South China, and on the Yangtze Klang,~Mercury, -

NANKING.

FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT,)

have already informed you that foar of the

Nanking, July 1st, 1893. eight soldiers who abused the young girls recently, were executed, but I am sorry to say I have since leamed that the rascals' heads are still secure upon their shoulders.

With reference to the trouble I told you of in connection with the proposed twn storeyed hos pital in this city I may say that the missionary to whom the building belongs, consulted with a Chinese official of some prominence, who told blm that any kind of boue, either of one storey or two, wight spoft a neighbour's Ang TANG. The official himself related how he had

are

ROOMS, 18, Praya Central, TO-MORROW (THURSDAY) EVENING, at 9 o'clock. Members and all British Masters and Officers

cordially invited to attend.

By Order of the Committee,"

CHESNEY DUNCAN,

Secretary.

Hoogkong, 13th July, 1892.

ZETLAND

No. 525.

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LODGE,

A LODGE will be held in the FREEMASONS

N EMERGENCY MEETING of the above

HALL, Zetland Street, on MONDAY, the 18th instant, at 5 for 5.30 p.m. precisely. Visiting Brethren are cordially invited. Hongkong, 13th July, 1892.

Wotels

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PEAK HOTEL. THHDTRL, stunted at a height of rage feet HIS commodious and well appointed above sea-level, having been Leased by the Proprietors of the "VICTORIA HOTEL," is Now OFEN and will be run in conjunction with their HOTEL in Queen's Road, thus cabling them to offer special inducements to Visitors and Residents.

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The HOTEL has been thoroughly Renovated, Redecorsted, and Refurnished.

A New and Handsome DAR has been opened LIARD-ROOM have been erected on the main

WA

Entimations.

G. FALCONER & CO., FÀTCH' and· CHRONOMÉTER MANU- FACTURERS and TEWELLERS, NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS.

No, 180, Cekanli 1) quel. Daniel,

DENTISTRY,

FIRST CLASS WORKMANSHIP

AND

MODERATE FEES.

MR WONG

*613

TAI FON G. Surgeon Dentist,

(Formerly articled Apprentice, and latterly

"

sistant to Dr. ROGERS),

HAS REMOVED

TO

THE BANK BUILDINGS,

QUEEN'S ROAD. (above Messrs. Dakis Brs, of China, Jalal, CONSULTATION FREE. Hanskere guk Tule, that

SIEN TING, 'SURGEON DENTIST, No. 10 D'AGUILAR 'STRERT. TERMS VERY MODERATE, Consultation free. Hongkong, roth Mirch, 17qz.

For Sale.

*FOR SALE...

A SMALL INVOICE OF THE WELL KNOWN

H. MUMM. & Co.

CHAMPAGNE,

**

In cases of doz, quirts, at $26 per case.

do 2

do. plots,

SHEWAN & Co.,

Agents. Hongkono, 16th May 1802.

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FOR SALE.

“HE SCHOONER

"MONTIARA,"

AB SITE NOW LIES IN YAU-MA-TT BAY.

Ecam

17 feet. Depth of hald...aaomaniku

.......... 7 feet; Registered Tonnage ........

+75 tons, (Owing to recent alterations the carrying capacity of the Montara has been increased to about 120 tons dead weight.)

The Mostara was built in Singapore, is most. solidly constructed of teak throughout, with iron- wood frames, has recently been thoroughly tendence, and is now la excellent condition, overhauled under experienced European superfa

She is a very fast seller and a most suitable vessel for the Canton kerosene trade, or would maka a furt-class lighter.

For Particulars as to Price, &e.. apply to

R. FRASER SMITH, 6. Pedder's Hil Hongkong, 17th May, Fo

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FOR SALE.

CHINESE GUNBOAT "CHOP-CHEUNG," THE ENGINES AND BOILER OF THE

AS THEY LIE AT ARCHIJEENT DOCKS.

THE Engines of the Chop-choung wro constructed by Messrs. INGLIS & Co., of Wanchal, and are of the Compound Inverted Cylinder Direct-Acting Surface Condensing type, Cylinders 201 and 33o día,, with a stroke of 26.1 The Crank Shaft is 61 din, at the Crank pin, and dia. at the journals. The HP. Piston Rod is " and the LP. 33" din. The Piston and Connecting Rod belts are a ls, Ale Pomp Pump 8" dia. by 13" stroke, and Double Acting 143" dia, by 13 stroke, Single Acting Circulating Feed and Bilge Purap (one each) 3" dia. by 13”. streke.

are in thoroughly good order.

These Engines have been very litls used and

The Boller is of the Horizontal Moltitabalar type, with thres Furnaces and vertical Dome on top. Its dia. le raft 2" by git. to" long, external measurements Furnaces, at, dat Dome,

| spofled a man's sbig-shuf by mlsing & RAVE on the Basement, while' a new 'BAR and BILA "Da, by aft. high i Tabes, 184 in sumber by

mound nearly a mile from the man's residence. On the advice of this friendly mundaria the missionary invited the neighbour, who it was thought might suffer from the height of the new hospital, to come to the mission house and talk the matter over, and the upshot of the affelr was that the Chinaman proved to have really very lile feeling on the subject, and was highly' by the Foreigner. If the same amicable course were adopted in all dispates with the Natives.- and the same delicacy observed with regard to their customs and prejudices, much imoble would be avoided.

July 4th.

foreign policy; but he thought that Mr. GK | belog that these convenient life-saving co-authorities. Not only were the few yam City to-day. The purple mountain seemed to

floor.

CHOPS, STEAKS, &c, can be served at any bour,

For full Particulars as to Rates, &, apply to *VICTORIA HOTEL"

DORABJEE & HING-KEE, :

Lesssce.

faso

· Hongkong, 9th May, Floa

BAY VIEW HOTEL. MR, OSBORNE beg to remind the Public

ex dia. It is in fairly good condition, having recently undergone considerable repairs, and would fast in active service for over fire years,

The Engines and Boller can be inspected des application to the Superintendent at Aberdeen Docks,

For further particulars, apply to

!

R. FRASER-SMITH, 6, Pedder's HilIL. Hongkong, 17th May, 1852.

To be Let.

TO LET.

TOU TTOUSES at the Peak, and at "BELILEOS

that every possible arrangement has been made for the comfort and convenience of

Shan-kl-wan Road, commands an excellent view Visitors to this popular Summer Resort BAY VIEW" occupies the best situation on the of the Harbour, and is always open in the cool breezes from the Southward, Steam-launches can at any time come alongside

the forty adjoin. VILLA Ing the spacious Lawn.

trivances were made to sit upon in the water, Soundings were taken which proved that the ers unsuccessful in their attempt to capture the guilty party, but such is the attitude of the steamer had sufficient water in her to sink a |rnach larger ship all the fires were put out in People that even the troops sont there have tion, theré "being present : presentatives etc are kept in stock. Private Dinners or

accomplished nothing Reloforcements and munitions of war have been sent to the soldiers there, so as to bring about a change in the

PARIS, Jans 23rd. The trial of Ravachol has concluded. He has been found guilty of numerous murders, and has

LONDON, June 24th. At a meeting of creditors of the New Oriental Bank held yesterday the resolution in favour of voluntarily winding up the Bank was 'confirmed, Hated to the port side, where there were seventeen, skiffa and the drowning of some of the* | elated at having so much" notice taken of him :

Mr. Gladstone has issued als Sidlothian manifesto, which contains na defnite proposals. In it he reiterates the necessity that exists for Home Rule in Ireland, which would enable the English Parliament to attend to the wants of Great Britain. He predicts that Ulster will soon return to a feeling of brotherhood. He

the Immortal Fourth, around which cling all the One of the most brillant commemorations of favours local opilen, the principle of one man one vote, and reduction in the hours of labour. Lord Rosebery at Whitechapel pointed out

inspiring memories ofthe Declaration of American that the Liberals had made it sule as far as

Independence, was celebrated in tale ancient possible to refrain from opposing Lord Sallsbury's

tower the higher, and the snushing lent its stone went a little too far in commending it His

Nominating rays the brighter in honor of the suspicious occasion. It was a union celebra-

The Cuisine is unrivalled in Hongkong, and Lordship said that If our foreign relations were

only the best Brands of Wines, Spirits, Cigars, na good as was asserted, including those with

from both the old and new world and France, whereon some doubt appears to exist, the engine room, and satisfied that she had suck

their colantes. The banquet, was beld at the Liberals if returned to power would doubtless as far as she could and that she was reating on

the grounds of the M. E. Hoglial A

Tis prepared in First-class style on the shortest notice, and Meals can be served at all continue Lord Sallsbury's foreign policy as far aledge of rock the Captain concluded there wil no immediate danger. It was impossible to see

oration, characterised "by as they at present know It.

Paidoting hours. troth Jane asth,

Henskeng, and May, 1801. could be heard except the the land, nothing

Charity

arty was delivered by the Rer. Lesile Stev

Steven

· [480 A philanthropist In Nieppo la taking measures the orator winnig again and again the applause THE SHAMEEN HOTEL. The House of Lords has passed the Irish breaking of the waves upon the rocks, and there

to erect a mortuary for friendless travellers who of both his Englias and Canadian suditors. The Education Bill.

I to be great danger of the bouts foun appeared

are suddenly overtaken by eternal sleep on aper Mr. Balfour to bis address to the electors of dering if they were lowered in such a wilds

speaker said

* BRITISH CONCESSION, CANTON. We are celebrating to-day the steners, and others who die without friends or birth of as East Manchester repeats the dangers to loyalists Under these circumstances the wisest thing was

relatives: Hitherto the bodies of people wheus is, we are commemorating an event which situated within a few minutes walk of the

nation; and

striking thought with

HIS FIRST CLASS HOTEL, admirably of a separate Parliament in Ireland. His pro- done in waiting for daylight. At 4.30 or there gramme comprites amendment of the Employers shouts the log lifting revealed the high cliff of die on board ship are carried to the nearest con is skin to freedom, liberty, light and love, in

"River Steamer Wharves,' is now open to receive Liability Act, completion of local government in Alceste Island standing up about half a mile venient spot, where they are left exposed to the the most ancient and conservative city la

Visitors. un and rain, waiting for identification, or failing China, within whose walls long bistories were England, its extention in Ireland, and will desi aktid of us. I can asenre you it was a welcome

The Bedrooms are cool, alry and comfortably with the labour quection and provide for the sight, blesk and uninviting though the sacky this, a fost onortem examination by the Halen, being enacted and writen before Atterica famished, and the spacious Dining Room tabl aged. It also comprises reform in reclatration, cos appeared in the cold grey of the early before they can be removed to a proper place. was born into the family of nations. Americs - Roems, and accommodation generally will be

To do away with this revolting sight, and the young yet and proposes to develop yet more and and will provide for the defence of the Empire. moralog The Captain sent off a bost in

NEW YORK, June 25th.

chure of the second mate to reconnolira and on for moriem exaluation, which delays the body more until the example of her liberty, freedom found equal to the best Hotels in the Far East

The Table D'Hote is supplied with every a small bay, which would afford an excellent thropist has received permission from the as the leaves of tree for the healing of the enced hands. landing place. After all the Chinese had been authorities to erect bulldogs and employ men to nations. Following this speaker whost im

Wines, Spiriis, Malt Liquors, etc., of the best safely put mahore the foreigners left the vessel, undertake the charge of properly putting these promptu speeches were delivered by other

quality only. and all the ship's people were landed without bodies away in a place bulls. for the purpose.everend gentlemen, Refreshments were served

WELL APPOINTED BILLIARD-ROOM, accident by 6 o'clock, the boats having made The work of collecting funds is now in progress deying the evening, and thus passed one of the

AF DO ROZARIO, thres journeys backwards and forwarda Sub- and the public will be called upon to contribute most pleasantdays spent in the environment of

· Manager. sequently as much of the passengers and officers and aid the accomplishment of this benevalent this celestial city Mercury.

Hongkong, 1st September, 190K. property as possible was taken off, and it was a object.

attitude of the people.

The similarity in the sliver planks of both the fta return this officer reported having discovered being conroyed to a saltsble place, the paid a power shall spread over all the earth and bo i largry in season, and the cuisino ta in experi

Democratic and the Republican platforms is regarded as a plece of judicious trimming of both partier, and Indicating that neither of them hereafter will unge free allver colaage. It is expected therefore that the electoral campaign will be fought mainly on the protective tariff

LONDON, June 26th.

The latest advices respecting the British mission to Fer slate that their departure ham been adjourned, the Suiten having yielded to the demanda mada by Sit Esan Smith,

Grave fears are entertained that cholers from the East will rapidly reach the famine-stricken provinces in Russis, notwithstanding the pretza- ilons being taken by the Russian Government,

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grest relief to us to see our baggage dumped

upon the Httle beach, which when everything

Two piratical chieftalza, formerly of the band

of notorious freebooters under the formidablé

CHINKIANG,

Intimations.

TERRACE."

ROOM "BEACONSFIELD ARCADE," Queen's Road.

HOUSE No. 31, Pak-fu-lam Road, "WEST

GODOWNS in Dadiali Street. HOUSE No. 1, Dudiall Street. ROOMS on Top Floor of No: to, Ice House Street (above the City Club),

BUNGALOW, DALMAR," Yau-ma-ten. GODOWNS or OFFICES, First Floor at back of "MARINE HOUER.” **

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BELILIOS & Co. Hongkong, 11th July, Bos

22 1739

TUSCULUM," MAGAZINE GAP.

"TO LET

Nos, 1, 4, & TO, SEYMOUR TERRACE. No. 6, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, HOW in the occupation of Mr. Au Atack. Ava in Robinson Road,

"BENFICA & Large TIN ROOM HOUSE with splendid Tennis Court,

Na 4, PEDDER'S HILL.:

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DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co. Hongkong, 4th July, Bos.

TO LET.

No. 4 BLUE BUILDINGS,

FIRST FLOOR, No. 1, Blae Building/ OFFICES and Floor, Prays Central (lately occupied by Messrs. Denn, Melbye Ca

GODOWN, (under Mesars,, Douglas Lapratic & Co.'s Office),

GODOWN, No. TA Blon Ballin

Bulidings. SEMI-DETACHED HOUSES

CHS. J. GAUPP & CO., "HRONOMETER, WATCH, and CLOCK-

MAKERS JEWELERS, SILVER, STAUNTON STREET (corner

As Mr. Gladetoot was driving in an electoral | storerooms to inat sorse 1:7 taken out of the plot whand sharp to be enilly takou, hence | breeze blew from the soatia-DSR (GAZTEZ #miselent |yd (A SMITHS, RUA OPTICIANS.

la the

threw a minille

Eight

CHARTS and BOOKS MAS NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS. Sole Agents for Loni Andanary Watches awarded the highest Prises at erney Bah

Exhibition:

Bales Mega the recurrence of ht" ↑ HVATIO OFERA sho

was completed, certainly presented a curions

(FROM GUR CORRESPONDENT.) spectacle, heaped up with all kinds of property, Wang King-man, were captured a short time ago

Chinklang, Jaly 5th, 1892. clothing thrown in. heaps among cooking near Nagpo by the soldiers who had beco A beautifully cool morning ushered in the utensils, ship's stores, off-tias, charcoal stover, looking for them. The bandit ebleftains are too Glorious Fourth here and during the day a Heht

the most wonderful miscellany of articles, suspicions Sufficient provisions had been

resorted to. The soldiers, disguised is to ceol the temperature, pale also a merchants, set our in a junk to the regions which dme, and

A Bumber of American citizens and gentle- meeting at Cheater yesterday woman (The considerable gasanly of ligant, the Chalte or the lather to see the bait aged her ringles, or recent of which strack him unfortunately fell into the hands of the Chinese walted for the latter to take the bait. Eager of H. B. M. 8. Red called at the United States Notwithstanding that he was in passengers, who became very

nelay and offensive the pirates soon encountered them, when Consulate to pay their respects to the Consul, afterwards. His doctor has urged him to keep Indulgencelardantagirits. We were annoyed 100, certain $120 fan-maise and Fix of his fatikal union's quiét, fearing sorse permanent injury to the eyei by swarms of fishermen who as soon as daylight and Mr. Gladstone has therefore returned to revealed a ship where, were attracted to the Hawarden

Wedd! «pot like vultures to a feast, and who

o Brextent that teacher the ** Mr. Gladstone is confined to his house? The diurben passengers would make common cause - doctors report that the éyo is in no danger. with them against us, we, the foreigners, took Berfons election riots took place, at Cork zeings in a small says, formed in the angia of yesterday between the rival famions: Houses | two high and almost perpendicular rocks around ston concerning "their generalisation, who, accasion was mlogether gratifying and one to were wrecked, and Mr. William O'Brien: was) the emizunoe to whichiwa: pied a barriends of lithey; and, was conceking himself. In is temple | be most pleasantly remembereddin Marearyyat

great palo from the blow he spoke for one hour. In consequçrra O SABrian wanted-and excessive chanced and resulted in the capture of a and co

3'olgtländer and

MARINE GLASSES and SPYGLASSES. CuteAVA, & Queen's Road, Central 633

* HONGKONG TIMBER

ones, together with a bras CREDOR and some They were rectired by General Jones in his rifles, and ammaation. Five unferturato per amal courteous and hospitable macher, and sons were also found who had been kept in given a most kindly welcome. Refreshments captivity by the plate as principal, texter was provided and the tout, of the named & was not aisenge the captured. Upon continued prosperity to the treas RepableYARD, WANCHAI, the application of a Huls punishment the pr) was drunk in t bumper, and long lim and somes, were soon glad to farmish Inforti aspolates to Geral and Mis Jones The O

REGON PINK SPARS, and LUMBER

of the Old Bailey),HERE

No. 12, OLD) BAILEY.

No 8 WYNDHAM STREET (newly bulls housen at Lower End of GLENKALY),

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THE HONGKONG LAND INVESTMENT

SAN& AGENCY Co., LD. Hongkong, goth: Juna:1802.0

Ispa

A HOUSE JA KNUTSFORD TERRACE,

WAKOWLOON, V

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