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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 1893.

LONDON, March 9th.

M. de Lesseps

The FouKIEN CUP, 'presented,, vilas gin, | michided themselves, wax takna with at oppisi- | Director of the Suez Canal Company in place of

second pony la receive $15, valid pony 315. | tion and barul on the 27th February, For all China ponies, weights so pre nedej winners of one race at this meeting gibs. extra, “dí z or more racen talba, rytra, subscrip. | tion ponies allowed zibs; entrines 25. Ose mile and a half. Mr. Bruce's Timekeeper ....................Vi Mantall v | Mr. Gamecock's Greyg:wn... Mr Samsay a Mr. Esberly Kelqe... Me. Gresses 3 There were six static Woo wa lengths; Time 1min 19 secs.

The MIN STAKES, of $; each with $50 adfef; second pany to receive $15; for Penrhow and Amoy sab-cription ponies; wcem sa per scale; winners at this meeting 13b4, extra, of two or mesaces tall extra; plesat have never won a race allowed yba; revins non-starters at this meetinges Three quarters of a mile.

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As enthusiastic meeting of the Opposition Pam was held last evening at the Carlton Club, at which Lord Sallibury presided. His Londship, in his speech, said no stone would be left moturced to defeat the Home Rule Bill. Not withstanding the charge of obstruction, Lord Randolph Chorchill said he should always loyally support Mr. Balfom's leadership.

Lord Herchests Commline again met yester day, and air a prolonged akiling adjourned

today.

The Daily News in a special telegram from Washington says that President Cleveland has decided to abandon the idea of holding a special session of Congress for the repeal of the Purchase Act.

↑ indisposed or not to be found when the muster-roll was called. The torpedoes in the Naval Depart ment were got out, but not one of them would work. The powder, too, is said to be useless, the cartridge machines rusly, and the guos defective. Amidst this quiver of excitement at the War and Naral Departments things went on much the same in Banglook. It is true, residents, would buttonbole one another in the streets and enquire "What now?" "Do the Frenchmen mean atitude, was assumed by the French gun-boat business at last ?" However, as no belllcosa the minds of the authorities became cafer. And LONDON, March 13th." at noen on Tue-day the cold chill which had ran The second rerding of the Home Rate Billdown the national verteb ́m had passed off the has again been postponed until the twentieth useless tiles were thrown pell-mell back and, instant.

with a sigh of relief too much, for words, the weary officials betook themselves to their lonely couches. There was certainly some little suspicion that the visit of the French gun-boat WAS ON message other than that of peace. M. Delondo la the Chamber on February 9th, followed by the unequivocal statemeat of the French Foreign Minister that France would mainisin herrights, together with the Instructions to M. Waddington in London and M. Pavic at Bangkok, leat some colour to the

`Calcutta, March 1sth." The disarmament of the rebellious tribes in the Northern Chin. Hille is continuing satisface torfly. Dailog Inst week red guns were sorren» | dered making a total of 451. “A colume is amo. ceeding to new Pimpy, 30 miles north of Fort White, where all the Styles who still hold out are supposed to have congregated. The village plied there and it is expected that nearly all Is to be destroyed and temporary patpne the Slylos will then surrender.

NEW YORK. March 11th, There has been a farge Influx of gold from the provincial cities of the United States, which has greatly improved the position of the Treasury at Washington.

LONDON, March 14th,

incipient Inflcerz

Mr. Gladstone is suffering from an aitack of

Co-day's Advertisements,

DOUGLAS STEAM-SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR SWATOW, AMOY & TÀIWANFOO. THE Company's Steamship

"THALES," Captain Bathurst, will be despatched for the above Ports on, SUNDAY, the and April, at Daylight.

For Freight or Passive, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.,

General Managers.

[401 “Hongkong, 30th March, 1803

"SHIRE" LINE OF STEAMERS. NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

5. S. "CARMARTHENSHIRE," FROM NEW YORK.

"ONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby informed that all Goods are being landed at their

Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, at Kowloon, whence and/or from the wharves delivery may be obtained.

The following members of Sir George White's | voting Supply, the zerond reading of the Home suspicion that the appearance of the French gubrisk into the Gedowns of the Hongkong and

The Daily News to-day, in a financial article, says that it is corrcally rumnored, that Loid Mr., Christopher's Mosh -1, Etat. Eib

e. Wrighall y Haschell's committee will make no combloed Mr. Mia's Kyleakin, irsi, gib.............. ...Atc. Baker i

report, as the members? views differ so much, and Dr. Gardener's Bery, gi..... Farbert 3berlore, understood that a new Indian sterling that the situation wil be left unchanged. It.is, Five ran. Time, im. 43 3-50 $2 The RACE FUND CUP, (presente vase $102; the currency dificulty in America

Coan will be issued pending the settlement of for all China pantei; meghama per mqalej, wlaners at this meeing told me that have ever won a race aizved cibus; Entrance $5. Once i'sund. Mr. Cass's Purose, '1:0, g`b......Mr. Faker 1 Mr. Boyd's Dunoon, test, rib...

Mt. FG. W rahali z Mr. Gamecock's Gamester. $tate: b

Mr. Leaves 3 Five ran, Won by taur lengths. Time, amin 23 3.5 sec.

The PAGODA CUP, valor $100; and pony to

receive $25; for Foot Low and Amy websip

staff have been appointed; Colonel Ian Hamil son, Military Secretary: Captain Jackron, Hampshire Regiment: Lieut. Agnew, Royal Scots Fusiliers and Lient Gough, 12th Bengal Cavalry, alles-de-comp.

- WASHINGTON, March 9th. President Cleveland has withdrawn the BUI for the Maneration of Hawaii.

LONDON, March 'toth.

In the House of Commons last night Sie W. Harcourt announced that,, owing to the delay in Role Bill would now be deferred until after the Easter Vacation. The Conservative and Unionist Associations throughout the country are issuing manifestees urging their respectiva parties to resist Home Rule to the uttermost.

FOOCHOW NOTES.

March 25th.

The reward offered for the arrest of the two runaway prisoners, as mentioned in our Inst issue, has been doubled. It is now $300 for

either of them. or $160 for the two.

In the House of Commons last night, Mr, Gladstone announced that the second reading of his Hame Rule Bill would be deferred until the | sixteenth instant Parnelike convention was held is Dublin yesterday at which a resolution

We are glad to leam that a considerable was passed that no svitlement of the Irish gustia wenld be complete without an un-nity of rice and chat de mecene fille as condtional amnesty to all Irish political during the week and that the price has fallen 15 My Belect a primera is English gaols, and also demanding cents per picul In consequence. The late Baker 3an extensive amendment of the financial portion scarcity and high price has been a serious

of the Home Rule Bill,

tion ponies; weights as per LACE, SADFEDOR $5. One mile and a quarter. Mr. Dryasdust's Cobweb, 111, 15.

Mr. Christopher's Musket, 118, 25

Mr. Min's Kyleakib, txt, gib.

Murskall

matter.

bost was not without an object. Well, we are assured that this is not the case. The gunboat is not named the Penfbellanger but the Lutin, * small gunboat which has recently replaced the Alousiti, Captain. Lhotte. There is also ‘on board Commandant Cour, Commandant de la Division Naval de l'Indo-Cblae, M. Martel, Adjutant de jî D'vision, four Heutenants and á | doctor. The Zuzin will stay here for a few days, leaving on Sunday next, when she will continue her cruise along the gulf ports---with or without M. Pavle is not yet known.-Free Bran

March 18th. Commission is progressing favourably, and the The work of the Burma-Siamese Boundary question will probably be decided by the 1st proximo, when, says the Rangoon Times, a Report will be finished illustrating the proceed- luga.

Mr. and Mrs. Murray Campbell arrived here the Hecate on Wednesday from Kwala Lamper and, we understand, intend to make a trip up to Muang Lek before leavingʻlor Sing- apore, en route for Europe,

-No claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 5th proximo, will be sub- Ject to rent.

All claims against the Steamer must be pre-

sented to the Undersigned on or before the 5th proximo, or ther will not be recognised.

All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the sih proximo, al 3 P.M. No Fire Insurance has been effected. Blils of Lading will be countersigned br

DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,

Agents. Hinne, goth March, 1895

[360 HONGKONG SMOKING CONCERT CLUB.

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Intimations.

bors who have never won an Association Subscription Cup, or a First or Second prize exceeding the value of eat any previous prise meeting in Hongkong or elsewhere, and whose respective scores in the Queen's, Aggregate make the highest aggregates. Entrance $t...

Pilze-Cup presented by Commodore PALLISER, R.N." 15th.-Victoria. Aggregatt -For competitors whose respective scores in the and stage of the Queen's (competitions Nos. 7 and 9) make up the highest aggregates. Entrance fçe, $1. Five priser.

fat prize, presented by Major RoMINIONS and, 3rd, 4th, and 5th prizes 70 per cent of the entries,

161h. The Queen's, 3rd Stage Aggregate-For competitors whose respective scores in the 3rd stage of the Queen's (competitions Nos. To and Ir) make up the higheit aggregates. Entrance fee, $1.

Entrance compulsory for all wishing to anter 17th.-Queen's Aggregate—For competitors for aggregate No. 17. Prizes as in No. 2,

whose respective scores in the Three Stages of the Queen's make up the highest aggre- gates. Entrance for $1.

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1st Price-The Championship-presented' by the Ladies of Hongkong.

and Prize The Halkwan Cep--presented by members of the Chinese Imperial Mari. timo Customs,

3rd Prize The Volunteer Price-pre- sented by the Officers and Non-Commis sloved Officers The Hongkong Volunteer Artillery.

4th Prize, Cap presented by Chan Tong, Esq.; 5th value $15, 6th value $15, 7th value $to, presented by Members of Council, past and present, 8th, value ŝio, presented. by Lient-Colonel Jerrard. gth, velut $ro, presented by The Hongkong Daily Press, 10th, value $10, presented by Hos. E. R. Belillos.

A good race. The CONSOLATION CU value 2-on with Bas

Mr. Gladstone in the House of Commons last added for the secon! pony; a free night said he was unable to promiss a Bill on beaten pontes that bive run a th's soveting | the Oplam question dating the present session. and not won a men; meigh as que menšej The report of the Evicted Tenants Commis. entrance $. Onem le.

sim recommends the appointment Land Commission to settle the disputes between the much talk of the tea being good and profitable appointed attack to the Siamese Legaton at in the THEATRE ROYAL, at 9.15 P.M. Membe entrited to shoot for the Prince of Wales's Cup.

Mr. Ramsay's Yuen For, 11st, alt: Mr. CresweS I Baron Bunkum's Woodman, that' r'bu

Mr. Gamecock's GreygTMwn, fast

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Landlords and the evicted tenants, with power to make advances fuð arrears and the purchase of

At the end of last season we reported the retirement of many teanien through despair of any revival of the trade. Now we hear of fifteen who bave been out of the business the last two years golue into it again. There has been to

In the coming season, afṛer the snow, that the prospect of making money is considered too good to be neglected.

It is reported that His Excellency the Literary

Capiain Luang Saiyooth Witkan has been

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Berlin and will leave for Singapore In company with H. R. H. Prince Bidyalaph on the Instant Captain Saiyooth has already resided

The Seventh Dragcons have arrived al Cairo. Chancellor has sent in his resignation to the io Germany for 14 years and is therefore weit / their power to facilitate matters at the Door

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the Viceroy bas refused to forward the resigna- tion to Peking, begging the chancellor at the same time not to think fearing his post. The chancellor has the reputation of being just and. upright man.

Out of twenty entries only 15 se faced the starter. The field kept well togenner frees sa to finish. Woodman werred on the rails coming down the straight, and Vaer Foscaming with a rush, managed to secure s veel-encan) victory by a neck,--Tire 2.73 The CHAMPION STAXRI, "of $10 PIch wüs g., added; a forced entry for all wears this meeting except of Car solution, winen of two races $15 extri and of nee heu tws the motion. Mr. Campbell Bannerman, Secre, i the right course to the advantage or otherwise of Rang Ken, and there and then set upon by two i

weighs as per scale. Oar misere apare races $25 extra previrse con stressescluded;

His duties have always been most ably discharged and no bribe" of any

dererlotion has ever induced bira to depart from

interested studɛnts.

course of the debate on the Army Estimates, Viscount Welmer, referring to the report of the

upon to fill

An admirlog crowd of small boys collected Wattage Committee, moved that the present

round Dr, Adamsca's dispensary in Fang medita y system failed to secure cennomy, effi. ciency and defence. The motion was negatived

Nakon Street on Wednesday to witness the operation of stitching a man together then going on in the back of the premises. The patient, iz after a long debate in which Sir George Cheaner, Led Randoph Churchill, and Str Charies Dilke

stems, according to the statement of the police, was defected stealing bullocks at Wat Karal, parted and Mr Edward Stanhope opposed

men with swords. The wounded man, Nai Sen, delay of two million pounds sterling to give natives for saving a man who has attempted and arms, denies the impeachment and repre- tary of State for War, uated that it would entall

We hear of a new method adopted by the

who was terribly slashed on the neck, shoulders Capt. Hope's Aristocrats dizzinen i full effect to the recommendations of the report.

The Government will shortly introduce Bli alcide by eating opium. The case in

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'cinck in commarda in India which are maintained to the ad attempted to take her family lifting with 50 litals in his pocket and, without where a native, wrongfully accused by the feas, the forenoon-not a favorable hour for cattle perjudice of the Indian Arm

BERLY, March 10th.

once gave the alarm when some neighbours Provocation, was immediately set upon and The Committee of the Reichstag have selected came with tailors' frona, with which they ironed nearly murdered. The matter is to be favesti the essential clauses of the German Army Billion, while others made a good fire round the gated by the police, when we hope to learn the

body, nearly roasting the poor man. The treat. Fights of the case.—Bangkok Time". ment had the desired effect, and a Chinese doctor bus since restored him to perfect health and strength,

Mr. Mic's Democratch? Ponentsand 11 the House of Lords to abolish the Presidency occurred at litape clore by the Racecourse sents that he went to Wat Karai at!

Mr. Bruce's Timekeeper.

(**, Macukali __Tbls,-at-counO, WAS LOG-ENCE cinchementing and a considerable amount of series wir Indulged in A field of six drew an in. The and fall start was effected. Tentoraz was the first to show in front with Priorpse wed. Aristo- crat in close attendance. The lecce eventualy got on terms and wor an ext?) g rize by à length, Democrat was a good prosed 2 min. 51-5th secs.

dor increasing the peace (ffective.

PARIS, March 10th, At the Panama trial to-day, M. Floquet angsily denied the charges brought against Kim (by M. Lesseps M. M. Freycioct and Clemen.

NOTICE TO MEMBERS. Tl take place on FRIDAY, 7th April, HE LAST CONCERT of the SEASON

ship Tickets must be abewn at the Door and Members are requested to do everything in shew tickets at ONCE and no humbug In Jolex 19. As a large attendance is anticipated Mem- bers wishtag. Visitors Tickets should apply personally to any of the Committee for them anestrielsen weck. The Rules anent Visitor are strictly enforced.

JAMES A. LOWSON, Hon. Secretary.

Hongkong, 30th March, 1893.

NOTICE.

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TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.

THE Undersigned, hereby give notice that I will not be Responsible for any. DEBTS contracted by my Wife FLORIANA TAUFER, he has left my house and is now entirely beyond my control and jurisdiction. Those rusting the sald FLORIANA TAUFER do so entirely at their own slik and at their own Responsibility.

GEORGE TAUFER. Hanchong, 30th March 1863-

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The N. R. A. Silver Medal, presented by the Association, will be won by the Member making the bighest aggregate in the Queen's with the Martini-Henry Rifs,

NB-The Winner of the Sliver Medal is

at the First Prize Meeting of the National Ride Association at which he may be able to attend. CONDITIONS, &c.

1.Entries must be sent in with the regalsite fees for all competitions (except No. 1, 4, 5. To, and 13) to the Hon. Treasurer. ARTHUR CHAP- WAN, Esq., c/o Colonial Treasury Office, before Doon on Wednesday, 29th March, after which

time double Entrance Fees will be charged. Entry for No. 13 to close on the ground on Sa turday at noon; but see condition 18, in case of special clrcumstances,

1-In all competitions, three competitors must anter or there will be no first prize, four or no second, six or no third, and so on.

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3-Competition No. 3 Thandles Tour nament" is open to Members nominated by Lady Members present in the Colony at the time of numfcation. No Lady to nominate more than for more than one Lady. Each Lady to present ber Champion with a colour or favour, to be

one representative, nor any member to shoot

worn by him whilst shooting, without which no one will be admitted to shoot.

4.—Rides:-Martini-Henry, M. H. Carbines, And the English Service Magazine Rifle only to be used, except in Competitions Nos. 1. 4. 5. and 731

In which any bond fide current Service Ride, properly authenticated to the Committes, will bo allowed. Pall off 6 lbs. Rifles may be tested before, and/or after shooting. [ONGKONG RIFLE ASSOCIATION,

- Entimations.

The WELIER PLATE, value $100 Chathewis denied M. Lesseps charges, which ponicas catch-weight over is stone in M. Lasips, however, adhered to. There was Non-winners at ibls meeting Lowed they riders who have new won & 4:03 Aliomas ja pat oprezz in the Court, which eventually I'ciple. A native who was returning home with | my opinion an excellent and valuable compound. [He

7lbs; entrance $5. This quarorza eta mile. Mr. Boyd's Dangon..... Atenahall i Capt. Hope's Autocrat. Mr Dad &

Bad to be cleared.

NEW YORK, March roth.

The American Solicitor-General has advised the Government that gold reserve is available Mr. Gamecock's Gamer.ct.................Mr. Gerarts 3 | for the needs of the Treasury.

Only five proles started for tåte ergon Time

3 min. 40-45th.

...A ALCUTTA, March roth,

Revised rules have been issued regarding the An of day's racing wis also he⋅ on the aged | ami Teroses in Burms. and a very successful and pleasan: mening wat then brought to a close,

LATE TELEGRAMS,

LONDON, "iweh peh.

LONDON, March 11th.

The steamer Europe hom Calcutta has sunk off Bremen after being in collision. The crew | WETE saved.

Yesterday Lord Salisbury, Mr. Balfour and The Opposition wil next the a cond stadig betall of the commercial interests of Ireland, Land R. Churchill received a deputation on of the Home Rule ill with a diet eng Incisting representatives from the Bank of Government are dete mined t eter the second reading before laser, but he ramp tion of the debate on the 13th in doubtful, owing to the financial baskuris brium the House. The acerbily betwets By Neusmilit and Loyalist members of the Is Carmona Is daily increasing. A vebement muzzle task place in the lobby fast right heisse fois) Saunderson and Mr. Reimord

Teeland, Irish Railways, Mesura. Guioness and Camion, and the Chambers of Commerce, en protest egións: Heme Role,

Leed Salisbury, in reply to their address, sald be deeply sympa: hired with them and urged agitation to expose the free character of the measure which, he said, if pared, would in Ireland,

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The cotton crisis in Lancashire 'is, ending, the operatives having offered to accept a reduction The House of Commensalist du?? went into | métwo and a hall per cent unconditionally, which Committee on the Nava es mas SU. Kays the musters will probably agree to

PARIS March 11th, Skuttleworth stated Dat it was jopened sa

At the Pezama trial to-day, Madame Cottu balld twenty torpedo best destroversi tangentered that the Government had attempted in cruisers costing seven i indied the sand pounds each, abi supelor in perry enormt to ary Jary to purchase through M. Salnoury, Chief cruiser in the world w bittlestir superior of the Decive Department, the silence of the to the Royal Soverign with a men to cope Panama Canal Company's Directors by a with these building abroad; se seces pie to stop their trial, and that M. Soinour class cruisers and twa sloups: the ford casted cffered to release her husband if the doc. being five million pounis atelieg.

SUCH A WETA

SCOTT'S Emulsion of Pura Ced Liver Oil with Hypophosphites acts both as food and medicine. Seldom, if ever, has honesty amongst beggars It not only gives flesh and strength by virtue of which is related as perfectly true shows that appetite for food that builds up the wasted body. fo China been heard of, yet the following story awa multitles/"properties, but creates a there is at least one who is not doveld of prin. Read the following: Scott's Emulsion is in a hundred and thirty collars and the bill of sale I have given is to consumptive patients and of house he had just bought, made up together bave been delighted with the results obtained. In a parcel, drepped it from his pocket while It is pleasant to the taste and can be borne by the most sensitive stomach."--E. A. RODWAY, crassing over the lộng Bildge, and be did not discover his losi antll be reached home. M.D., Batter-Knowle, Darlington, Any Chemist. than he retrace! his steps looking to the right agents in Hongkong and China-[Advt. No sooner, however, had he become aware of it can supply (LA. S. Watson & Co. (Limited),

and left of him as be pissed through the streets in search of his parce. On gaining the Bridge « beggar, lying in a corner, "enquired what be might be looking for and the man described his tion to be correct, havded him the parcel, saying loss. Forthwith the Inggar, finding the descrip.

parcel which I picked up close to this spot, but You will be surprised at my returning you the feeling cute you would return in search of It I stayed here later than usual that I might return to you. I am a borgar by punishment from Haven, and I do not wish to die deserving greater punishment in the next world, therefore with $10 and a thousand cbin-chias for this I return you what is yours." He was towarded

honest-behaviour.-Echo.

SIAM NOTES.

Bangk^k, March 17th. Mr. W. A. Leach Jong of the principal share holders in the defunct Bangkok Iron Works Cay, Lid, has bees appointed Engineer of the PWD at Selangor.

Not only have the telegraph wires gone out of order, but recent events go to show that the chiefs of the Department have themselves gone revesled damaging deputies of the Mr. Wills preferred a complaint the arrears of wages due hins, and it was shown other day before Mr. French with regard to that the Department was indebted to, Mr.

Mf. Heneige, Union canciestby Right. M. Seinary partly denied these charges. ba Ecen elected by a majority of the acsdred The minister of Istice resigned this evening and sixty-four votes, defesting Mr Piperiantur, won the guyand that 14. Solnamry had failed to Willix no less snj amount than 4,065 ticals, and replacing Mr. Jouse, Glad taelsa, who he claw klin of Madam Cotin's charges.. resigned

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· Berlim, March Szk.

BOSTON, March rith,

An Immense fire has taken place here in the - At to-day's sitting bf, the Reichsg * crede bustores part of the clly, the damage being for alx new warships, a iced for by the Genera. Į mokimated at four millions of dollars. Beveral ment, was rejected, notwithstanding a stammtrza. poscia were killed by jumping from the eighth made by the Scereair of the have that is mary of one of the buidlagu. rejection would be the death-blow so the Gas

man Navy.

New York, Starch Mic

In consequence of the contienes diptera of the gold reserve in the Americas meramy, sta rumoured that a four per cent gut loss of lay million dollars is imper lag.

Pazzi (dark tà.

LONDON, March 171b. A specia) sitting of the House of Commons ww bald gewerday to expedite Supply. The wist members were resentful and indisposed do fackitate the progress of businers. On the marion of moly being brought forward, Mr. Lackwood referred to the case of Doctor Briggs, Semerly on the staff of Lord Connemara, and

which represented a year's salary,, No wonder, therefore that the Telegraph Department is rotten in its organisation.

The telegramm relative to French Indo-China and the scilon of the French Chamber on the fronifer quenton had prepared the mind of Bangkok residents for almost any unexpected act by either Siamese, English or French, Only for days ag a telegram anired stating that M. Pavle had received Instructions to pro test against the action of the Siamese along the Catere frontier. A fortnight after this, French gunboat creeps into the river unannounced by wire, either Stegiese or French. That the French in Bangkok knew nothing we readily

fromYakoam carloos

The trial for bribing and moving bortices in wid that the Docter was willing to apologies for understand as the Telegraph Department exists connection with the Parama Canal at undai, whkn / hún lemes wristen to the Army and Nove Gazette wat in 'name z bkit that the warship'should is quite distinct from the previous talež, negias tu the ath Tune lant. Mr. Campbell Bannermannot have been announced in the usual way to day. The accused are. Mendes Charits de said that, if Doctor Briggs applogizes, he will Ba

However that Lesseps, Fontans, Bahari, Saramay, Fening satutaick is the Service,

Mr. Campbell Bencermen, Heral, Duque, Gobron and Blesc.D.

his statement

may be, the quiet arrival of the French gunboat Daring the trial which costeronderday Monte Army Estimates, said that the only way comment. It was commanly bralted sheet that on Tuesday morning gave rise to considerable Cbailes de Leasebs was éxamálaná, and allegra · stewed was to bring, some home. It was the amart gunboat was called the Pentbellanger be equalize the battallons in Great Britain and, that the French Government in 4,567 vizmudly exto:ted mancy from the Past" a Comal Come } in Ladla, nod he delers the, question 15 to / Ber crow at quarters. This was, however, pare tble to induce the strength of our army and that she had her guns double-shorted and pany, which paid to Brom Keizacks for millen - whether India is able to spare two or three exaggeratione Frenchman quietly dropped Freycinet, Clemences and Fiat, the Comet He then went on to say that it was the the most innocent of craft on the river.

his anchor near the French Legation, and looks

franca owing to representations made by 25. 16. (20

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(THURSDAY), March 30th, The Screaming Comedy. "DR. BILL.".

..TO-MORROW (FRIDAY), March 31st, (GOOD FRIDAY)

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NO PERFORMANCE. SATURDAY, April 1st, First Production in the East of Sir Charles Young's Beautiful Play. "TIM THE PENMAN,” EASTER VO DAY, April 30, The Great Drury Lane Drama "QUEEN'S EVIDENCE" TUESDAY, April 4th, Positivity Flest Production of "NI OB E." *PRICES OF ADMISSION Books of Eight Tickets.me: 13.. Dress Circle and Stalls 2.....................ș 20- Back Seals senjorais Ir, Soldiers and Sailors'in uniforma half-price ta back seats cult.

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·Hongkong, 30th March, 1893, te (377 BOTHEN MARK LODGE, No. 154, E.C.

PROGRAMME Or

ELEVENTH PRIZE MEETING, TO BE HELD AT KOWLOON ON

FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND MONDAY, March 31st, April 1st and 3rd, 1893. PATRON:

H. E. SIE WILLIAM ROBINSON, K.C.M.G.

VICE-PATRONS:

H. E. Major-General BARKER, C.B.

Commodore PALLISER, R.N., PRESIDENT:

Lieat."olonel JERRARD.

· · COMMITTEE:

ARTHUR CHAPMAN, Esq. Major FAITHFUL. C. FORD, Esq.

A SHELTON HOOPER, Esq. Lieut.-Colonel JERRARD. Lient. KINGSFORD, RN. C. VIVIAN LADDS, Esq., Inspector MANN, Lieut.-Colonel RAVENHILL *E. ROBINSON, Esq.

Major F. W. ROBINSON. Serat, A. WATSON, H.P.F.

H. E. WODEHOUSE, Esq, C.M.G.

TREASURER:

ARTHUR CHAPMAN, Esq.

HON, SECRETARY ; · E, ROBINSON, Esq.

ASST. HON. SECRETARY;

· Inspector MANN,

1st-All Comers.-Distance 100 yards. No of Shop Seven. Unlimited entries, so cents each. Ten prizes, value ya per cent of the Entries. 3rd Ladies Tournament.-Open to Lady Members or their Nominees. Distance 300 yards No. of Shots-Seven, No entrance fee. Ten pilkes-Silver Silver, presented by Dorabjes Nowrojee, Esq.; Gold and Pearl Brooch, presented by Dr. Ayres Silver Glidle, presented by H. C. Nicolle, Esq Silver Spoons and Tongs, presented by Capt.

5-Paper Sights are not allowed ; nor silding wlad-ganges on Rifles or Carbines except in Competitions 1. 4. 5. and 13, and then only if under Rule 4. they bond fida form part of a service rifle admitted

6.—Position : - Any, except when otherwise. speclied.

7-Martial-Henry, and, if possible, Mugarjoa Rifle ammunition will be provided on payment. M. H. ammunition se cents a packet of jo car- tridges.

8--Competitors can shoot in any match at any time during the' Meeting unless otherwise specified.

9.-Two sighting shots-tickets price to ceste each-will be allowed at each range in every competition, except No. 3.

to. Members shooting for the Queen's Aggre- gates will have precedence at the "All Comer” and "Association" Ranges.

1-Range-keepers (on the day on which they have kept, or are detailed to keep a range; for not less than 13 hours) and the Hon. Secret arles will have precedence over other Members, ra-Firing entries to commence at 10 am, on each day, and cease'at, or about, but not lates then 5.30 p.m.

There will be an Interval for Refreshments at 12.30.

13-Competition No. 3 will be fired, between 3:30 and 5 o'clock on Monday, 3rd April, weather permitting, during which time the All Comori Competition, at the 300 yards Range, may be required to cence.

14-Every Competitor for the Queen's Prizes is specially requested to note that the Champlon- ship Prize, de, she zit Queen's, will be presented by Miu PARKES at about 5 p.m. on Monday, and that he is required to sind in his scores not later than 4.30 p.m, or take the risk of fortelling that prize.

15--Ona Blow-off shot will be allowed at the Bro and gooyards Ranges, Blow-off shats must be fired fate the blow-off pits.

16.-Ties and matters not otherwise provided for will be decided by Bisley Rules.

17.-Competitors most write their names and descriptions on their tickets distinctly, in English characters,

18.—The Committea tent, where tickets and al Information can be obtalaed, will be near the 300 yards Range.

The Committee reserve to themseves the right

G. C. Andersons Silver Saltcellars, presented to alter the description of any of the placa here«. by H. E. Pollock, Esq.; Scent Boitles, pre-In stated, and also times of shootlog, entry, sented by H. E. Wodehouse, Esq., C.MG.; Ranger, and Targets, "Pair Gold Lzequer Vases, presented by Masira. Kaba &o. Silver Buckles, pro sented by Wong Hing Silver Butter Kalfe presented by C. Ford, Esq. Blackwood Photograph Frame, presented by Lock Hing 4th---All Comers-Distance 300 yards. No, of Shots-Seven. Unlimited entries, 30 cents each. Ten Prisca-value 70 per cent. "of the Entries.

The 500 yards Range, on Friday from a to" 5.30 p.m. being open for Members only. #

*All Comer" tickets issued that day will not be allowed to count towards piletto the H. R. Association

Persons wishing to Jola'

Zelland Street, THIS EVENING, the 30th Inst., A REGULAR MEETING of the EOTHEN MARK LODGE of MARK... · MASTER fasons will be held at the FREEMASON HALL, 2nd, at 8.30 for go'clock precisely. Visiting Brethren Hongkong, 30th March, 1893.92499 (373 are cordially invited.

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PERSEVERANCE

should send thele names, with that of proposer and secondir, to the Hon. Secretary not Jster than Wednesday, 29th March, at 4 o'clock f.M. Subscription $5. Ladles $1.

Members are reminded that they are' not

** Radgen have been detalled as follow :--

All competitions at hoo, yards,” Saturday and Monday, 10 to 5:30.-Police Range, bou 300 yards, Saturday and Monday, 10 to 5.30,--

Old Military Range.....

5th-All Comers-Distance 500 yards. No. | entitled to fire as such, or to the enjoyment of of Shots Seren. Unlimited entries, 30 any privileges, unless their subscriptions are cents each. Ten Filies-value yo per cent, paid before date of meeting.

6th, 7th, 8th 9th, 11th, and 12th-The of the Entries.

usual, Queen's Stager. Open to Members only, 10th Association-Distance 600 yandı. No. of Shots Seven. Entrance fes, so cents. Prises as in No. 2. Members only. Un je Hmited Entries, stag od podalga 12th THE CHAMPION ALL COMERS' AGORR-600 yards Saturday-1.30 to 5.30. Monday. GATE--For the competitor whose best1000 10 5.35—N+val Range.Ajdag e scores in Now, 1, 4; and 5 make the highest

pany also paid M4. Floqne: dures Hamrad www bom Gibraltar, and that the original intensave

Masation of Government to withdraw ond balta- thousand france for the campire agalent the ten was to withdraw one from Egypt and sub There was hurry og to and fro and if not "arm. The appearanise of the little craft appears to late General Boulanger.

have cause no stall conversation at the Falace, Mauch gh

makaka a battalion of guards but recent events tog in hot haste yet healy despatches for the "A sensation was ́ces.ed at ine Panama trial and mine decided, ka said, to abandon the Army was hunting up sleepy carriage owners la in Egypt at present prevented these changes ita of the office. Ono unfortunate employd to-day when Af. Baibart fully sustized his guilt Carps system for foreign service, and to hold and asked his country's pardon.

CALCIT: 4, March 4th.

Sed hanch of twenty thousand men ready fanteed staff arrived there more or less flustered, and the small boure of the morning. Others of the At to-day's Legislative Com the Faunted separation from her husband on glding their Joins for great events. At 2.30 Als werk s trial, Lady Howard De Walden Bill, the Captial Sentences and the songmand of canity. The censter-sult brought ever one was at his post, and ready for had the divorce on the ground of the red at expected. It is whispered that kawin nileged inconduct with Captain Noc there was after amongst the dial-mafor, of Various and Comes Madre was damised; the the war oflo and that guns were belag cumined in hot haste as to what percentage joy sosylog the cass,

A LODGE, will be held in Fazitasoa Pak Prince-Cop presented by members of the were avaliable for the expected carnages The HALL, Zetland Street, on WEDNESDAY, the

Hongkong Police Force, Tesali" was not satialactory. A whisper also sth April, at 8.yo for gp.m. precisely, Visiting Aller, mow ber of the Calsss of the roachesis of everal gallant officers spplying Brethren are cordially invited Public": "Deby; har besa appointed fesleavecnihal évemfal night, while dihere WOLR Hongkong, goth March, 1893/.

Baronatsy Bill will be passed, Deczne Randhaw bay Chono Introduced state t Procedure Code and Limit.som det. Council adjourned to the xika B-110. Qaus were naked by Mṛ, Rasigan and Chmmet Newa has just been - ecebrać keman ilan sert to North Thelint that Martuning. byhere a strong large of Kaskéne vest

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HONGKONG, No. 1,165, E.CA/

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Aggregate: - Entrance, a cents per pa

"AGGREGATES OPEN TO MEMBERS

{399 3 1qhmiNurtrydgerigali-Restricted to mem

500 yards-Friday 2-3.30 pm. (Members, only) and Saturday and Monday 10-5.30-Now Military Rangenderin

800 yards-Friday-1.00 to 3.30. Saturday, 100 to 11.00.mNaval Rangupl

900 yards.--- Friday --330 10 5.30 Saturday, *-11.00 (0.12.30.— Nayal Range.

Babadag ACED, RUBINSON,

Hey Hos, Secretary Hongkong, 18th March, 1893. -.-.

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