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Intimations.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 1893.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

H.M.S. Siived at Singapore on the 13th

VICTORIA DISPENSARY. Inst. from Hongkong.

AERATED WATERS.

WATER-The Water used in absolutely

STEAM PLANT.—Of the latest and most

powerful type.

SUPERVISION.—The whole procesa of manufacture is under the continuous supervisica of a qualified English Chemist.

The PRODUCT.-Will bear comparison with the Waters made by the most

noted makers in England.

DAKIN, CRUICKSHANK & Co, LD...

VICTORIA DISPENSARY.

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A. S. WATSON & CO., LD.

CHEMISTS BY APPOINTMENT.

Established A.D, 1841. MANUFACTURERS OF AERATED WATERS.

OUR NEW FACTORY has been recently refitted with automatic Steam Machinery of the latest and most approved kind, and we are well able to compete in quality with the best English makers:

The purest ingredients only are used, and the utmost care and cleanliness are exercised to the manufacture throughout.

"BOMBAY SODAS.” We continue to supply large bottles as hereto ore, Free of Extra Charge, to those of pur Customers who prefer to have them to the ord nary size,

COAST PORT ORDERS,

whenever practicable, are despatched by first steamer leaving after receipt of order."

For COAST PORTS, Waters are packed and placed on board ship at Hongkong prices, and the full amount allowed for Packages and Empties, when received in good condition,

Counterfoll Order Books supplied free on application,

Our Registered Telegraphic Address in "DISPENSARY, HONGKONG."

THE Average yield of the Japanese rice-folds for '92 bas been estimated at about 35 bunhais to the scre

THE Gogland and Warguen, Russian torpedo boats bound from Kronstadi to Vladivostock, arifved at Singapore on the 13th inst. HARMSTON's Circus appeste to be doing good business in Singapore Just now. Klaer and Abel's circus is alms In the southern port. } THE HOU. C. P. Chater les yesterday for Hongar, to inspect the examines and supervise the installation of new coal-utting machinery.

THE steamer N. Sra. di Lorito, from Manila to Singapore, arrived on the 13th inst., two days late owing to the engines having broken down.

THE owner of a dog which bit a coolle at Vaumati yesterday was fined $3 by the Magistrate to-day, and the dog was ordered to be shot.

THE Russian gunboat Silatch arrived at Slega pote from Kronstadt on the 15th inst. She is en route to Vladivostock and is accompanied by the two torpedo boats Gogland and Nargues. A REGULAR Convocation of St. Andrew's Chapter, No. 218, S.C., will be held in Froo- masons' Hall, Zetland Street, this evening, at 8.30 far 9 o'clock precisely. Visiting companions are cordially lusted.

MR. T. LLOYD WILLIAMESE, editor of the Bangkok Times, who has been in Europe some two years undergoing medical treatment for a severe affection of the eyes, arrived at Singapore on the raih inst, on his way back to Slam. As will be seen in our advertisement columas, the new noted Werbead Nefrone, whose ma trip was noted in Wednesday's Telegraph is now at work plying steamers with Tylam water. The owner is Mr. J. W. Kew, 17, Praya Central ("(over Carmichael's).

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DETECTIVE Green secured a $75. conviction to-day for gambling-house-keeping in Aberdeen Street.

THE petroleum rings at both Batavia and Sourabaya have gone into liquidation, but fresh ring has been storied al: the latter part. Petroleum has fallen considerably in value at Batavia..

Two of the North German Lloyd Company's steamers employed on the live to the Fat East: the Bayern and Sachsen, are being lengthened by about seventy feet at Messer, Blohm and } Vost's yard, Hamburg.

CAPT. Grid'ey, of the U. S.S. Marion, wring to Singapore from Sarawak, under date 8th instant, says that while passing through Gaspar Sraft, the British ship Engalhorn signalled. Here in this place thirty-five"days."

THE Selkel valley, Bornes, is being explored for antimony under the sapnvision of Mr. Wood, * practical geologist in the employment of the at many places ranging over 100 miles, and is Borneo Company, Lad, The ore has been found said to occur in several instances in payable quantities:

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ALTHOUGH last year's accounts of the Austrian Tus Singapore Free Press of the 14th Inst. Lloyd have not yet been balanced, it is unders: M. J. Ellaton arrived bere yesterday stood that not only will there be no deficit, bat morning from Raub, bringing with him a box that a large instalment (2,200,000 gulden) of the containing samples of stone from the reel former deficit will be wiped off.

recently discovered in the new Raub Hole workings. The stone is undeniably good, running perhaps 4 ounces, or over, to the too, it will to a good thing if this reef turns out con- inuous, and anything even half as good as the stuff sent down

THE preliminary bearing of a case, Regina, Ahamat, arising out of the recent assault on the editor of the Siam Free Press was openci at the Bangkok British Consular Cour: on the 6th instant. Ahumat is a gharry driver.

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THE latest tobacco news from Dell is that planting has begun on several of the up-country estates, "The prospects of the year's crop, 10 far, look bright. The shipment of last year's crop went en briskly during March and expected to be over in May.

Tuesday, will call here to take four officers and The Catterthus, leaving for the south next four members of the civil service to Timor. She will ales convey a large number of canlies, who prise la Timor. are to be employed on a new agricultural enter

sent to the Governor to Bekok informing him beyond all endurance I Belag to it to quarrel; of Sr. Lello's arrival, and that a, wire came in. I boat a hasty retreat to my berth, and nearly reply suggesting the delay.

received a broken leg, for en entering, my chest local institutions is the recent addition of into the top bunk and gazed upon the deck In One of the greatest improvements in our abot to iceward, almost cap:fa'ng me. I jumped gallery to the theairs of the Club Untas. The mute despair; for my water-can had apset-my Military Club has also vastly improved and shaving got was swimming all over the place thoroughly renovated its dancing ball. It is my new straw hat was smashed fint and was THANG ATO, bawker, was caught by a watchman curious fact that both these Institutions, doing exactly the same thing my ties, collars at the Fire Station yesterday while in the act of the one military and the other civil service, and handkerchiefs were there also-my life-saving cloth goods. At the police court today, the balting with $25 worth of a brother hawker's are managed prisoner pleaded that he was a cook on board the

by lawyers. The gentle Apparatus (a large din bottle for water, sold by Cicers, and was only going on board to get the (ayth) for Singapore, where he will remalo

men of the long robes are everywhere!

outfilters as a life-preserver and water can) had a Bishop Medeiros leaves by next English mall hole knocked through it, and was, with other valuable sundries, helping to make a most money to pay for the goods he took. He wa sent to pilson for sixty days, and the fireman Then he will

week communing sweetly with the local saints. Infernal din, enough to terrify the steatest heart, was as usual rewarded for arresting him. How and arrange at his own sweet will the nice little

go on by French mall to Europe, I took some brandy and attempted to sleep- and finally Mr. Cat came in. I looked at him many dozen times have we asked whether it quaired between the church and the municipality from under my wet blankets. His face still would not be cheaper to have a policeman onth Macao, now under the constleration of the boto that sinister expression; but, since none of dity at this crowded corner?

Liston authoritles, He will take with him Canon Els property had been damaged, be quietly Gonsalves, vice-directer of the college.

turned in and put the light out. Time dew on- crept over me I tried to dismount but-too lalel I could not sleep. Again that powerful sensation swilly popped my head over the edge of my bank and Mr. Cat's prophecy came true. Ho leapt out and was going to slay me--I was top 11, however, to retaliate or regard him even-sol still continued. He was hatefully unsympathetic and swore worse than the old chief mate; and eventually fetched the and steward who came and removed his bedding. Agala he slept, slept like a hog, and I fell, exhausted and miserable, fate a troubled sleep. Then a fearful volco aroused me. All was dark-the ship rolled frightfully-my clothes were all off, and terrible badly wanted someone to converse with. Mr. chants issued from the deck. 1 felt nervous and

Cat was scoring lendly-it was my duty to make him acquainted with the tree state of affairs. So I called him, as a friend and brother in adversity, freely forgiving all that had passed. He awoke I told him all and naked rapid questions, He turned in his bank, exclaiming with disgust "You d-d fool !" and snored again. I felt that things were coming to serious climax; so quickly Jumped down-breaking the lamp in doing so. Opening the door I rushed out of the cabin and on deck. It was blowing hard-axils

the companion ladder and clung on there. Mr. issuing from aloft. I made a desperate rush for were flapping like thunder, and wild shouts were

Webfoot stood at the break of the poop shouting

gear is all in patio,As the new winding and in working order on this shaft, there should be now 'no difficulty in keeping the battery roing from this reef alone, telegrams was received in Singapore on the 15th by the local agent of the company to the effect that "crashing at Rash and all pro- spects continue good."

SUPREME COURT.

IN SUMMARY JURISDICTION.",

TALES FROM FAR CATHAY.

HOW I STARTED OUT.

Tux Singapore Frees Press of the 14th inst, stages that when H.MS. Firebrand was leaving Kuching, Sarawak, on the rst March, the water. belang very low at the time, she touched a bank just off Pangkalan Batu but as the diced com- (Bajore Mr. E. J. Ackroyd, Pulane Judge) just tell you how I started to come, anyhow, menced an hour later got off again with very little trouble.

CHARLES Grant Legac Singapore solicitor, (Acting Chief Justice Bonter and Justices Coll- was struck off the rolls by order of the Court yer and Gatty on the 13th inst., for having used 2,000 rupees' worth of an Insurance Company's Promissory notes, entrusted to him for collection, a security against his own kotel chita in October, 189r.

DEMOCRATIC Japan is advancing with giant sides-backwards! According to an official return recently issu: 1 there are now 11 dukes, 30 marquisses, 84 counts, 357 viscounts, 116 barons, 6 non-titled 1 ser, sad one peeress in To judge from the following, forgery, must be that country and they are still being made by regarded as a very trifling offence in Japan. the score. Dukedoms in the Land of the Rising The authors of a considerable number of forged Sun will soon be as numerous as are Colonels notes were recently arrested at Tokio and in Kentucky.

were sentenced on the rath inst The prime culpilt was awarded two months' imprisonment with a fine of 8 pan whilst the 'assistent diito wat let down with the same term but saxr lar felt. The engraver implicated in the case was acquitted.

THE Dutch Government steamer Lucifer has heen placed at the disposal of the Aïchdake Franz and will convey him and his party to Cheringin, on the coast of Bantam, where a grand tiger hant will be held in his honour. That neighbourhood swerms with tigers which prove na very troublesome to the Inhabitants, that the

success of the proposed sheating trip is expected to turn out a benefit to the people,

THE Supreme Council of Sarawak has passed in the form of an ordes a series of rules affecting the marriages of traders and orang dagang (foreigners). The candidate for matrimonial honors within Sarawak territory must prove that he is unmarried and free of debt; be becomes

· And all signed· merriges addressed thus will naturalised by msilage, and is not allowed to

receive prompt attention.

return to bis own country and leave a native wife behind him. How would this work in Hongkong? THE Band of the In Shropshire Light Infantry will play the following programme at the Barrack Square, this evening, commencing at 7 30p.m. Polka............Toujours Galant "......... ...Fahrbach. Quadrills... 'I vndon Life"..

Coose. Valec....!! Voneria".

Desormer, Gray Liddeli VAL...

AWold af Ken"

Lothian, Qundi"llapo*** #1 Crochen da Corner lla"... Meurs. Folk Go 11 you Please "zumisem.Fahrbach,

The following is a List of Waters always kept ready in Stock-

PURE AERATED WATER.

SODA WATER

LEMONADE

POTASH WATER

SELTZER WATER

LITHIA WATER

SARSAPARILLA WATER

TONIC WATER

LEMON SQUASH GINGER ALE

RASPBERRYADE GINGERADE

No Credit given for Bottles that look dirty er greasy, or that appear to bave been used for any other purpose than that of containing Aerated Waters, as such Bottles are never used again by

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A. S. WATSON & Co., LIMITED, The Hongkong Dispensary, Hongkong,

jongkong Telegra

HONGKONG, FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 1893

TELEGRAMS.

BELGIAN LABOUR RIOTS.

Isbour riots.

LONDON, April 19th.

THE HOME RULE BILL. Mr. Goschen, In the House of Commons, in a contained in the Bill, contending that Ireland briliant speech, attacked the Gunncial proposals would be unable to balance the budget.

A HAPPY FAMILY.

The Dowager Duchess of Sutherland has been Imprisoned for six weeks for burning doenment

Schottisch

Lances May Flowers !

is belog

AN Immense quantity of rice imported into Tamsui just now in anticipation of the devastations of the typhona season. In two days as much as 6,000 plcals went over in the Carzand Smith from Amay. The new pon. toons that have lately been erected by Lapraik, Cass & Co. at Tamsul are much appreciated by the seafaringsople trading there, as steamers can now go alongside the wharf to discharge Cargo And arrangements have been made with the Customs that cargo can at once be landed and examined in the Company's Godawns, The Folien is to leave again to-morrow, we Star, with a cargo of kerosine for the usual posta, THE Japan Gaselt records that the total numi ber of earthquakes'exprifenced in that country during the year 1890 was 864, ranging from 48 to 98 per month. The lowest number WAY reported in September and the highest in November. There were 256 shocks during the three months from March to May, Strong shocks were mostly felt in the morning between 210 35 slight shocks between 8 am, and ga.m. Twenty- two per cent. of the whole number were strong stecks, 6 of thera belag felt in the provinces of Iwaki, Isu and Irumo, and 5 of them in the pro vinces of Sagami and Muts. Hyogo had the

Milne of the Imperial Universily at Tokio,

A CORONER'S inquest was held in 'Singapore on the body of a ship's officer named Brown who died in Hospital there on the morning of the 15th last. Evidence was adduced to the effect that the deceased, who had deserted his ship, was found on Johnston's Pier on the previous night by the palice in an almost helpless state of dunkenness. He was conveyed to the Central Station and subsequently to the Hospital where be died. The verdict was that deceased had succumbed to excessive bolism. No mention was made as to the

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THE report of the directors of the Mysore Gold Mining Company (Limited) for the twelve months ending December 31st 191, states that the gold sales for the year realised the sum of 149.3727, and the recelps from other sources amounted to ago/; which to ether make the gross income on revenue account 249622? After charging against this all revenue expzodi- ture and the royalty on ga'd, there remains a bals ca of 133,167, being the profit on the year's working, · The total dividends, distributed

for the year 1892 amounted to 10. Far sbare, or 50 per cent, upon the capital of the company. At the Magistracy to-day, before Capt, Hastings, a Chinese contractor named Leung Yu was charged with having extended the water service to 8 and 9 Stewart Terrace, Mount Gough, on the 18th fast, without the consent of His Excellency.

the Water Authority and also with having neglected to shut off the water while connecting it, thereby causing waste of water. Mr. Crook, of the P.W D., prosecuted. Defendant såld be had informed Mr. Palmer, and thought that was sufficient and he had not neglected to shut off the water as stated. -- His Worship foed defen. dant Bra for the two offcaces charged, and $1 In addition for lying. That is all right and very gord, to look after the water supply but what

want toʻsen is $209 fine on somebody for falling to supply the water. Why should occans of the precious fluit be wasted at the Peak, when people'tu Wa-lo-foog have not a drop'? CHINESE papers report the death at Canton of Shu Lo Ng, better known to foreigners to Hang kong as Tsze Cheong Tye, Depoty to the Hoppo of Canton and for many years connected with the Canton revenue cruisers It was to the

He wan ge erous to a fault and the soud of

Apr 21st.

ALLEGED "WANISKING ACT" LIBEL. Smith for $1,000 damages for alleged libel con- John Thomas Cotton sued Robert Fraser- tatned in a paragraph to the Hongkong Tale graph of the toth inst. Mr. Holmes defended, and the plaintiff appeared in person.

Starboard ttle" white some mariner from bow." "Mr. Mate? I marmured. "Steady there" the forecastle-head yelled "Green light on port was all he said. "Mr. Webfoot dear Webfoot!"

(Written for the Hongkong Telegraph) How did I come out, indeed I came out to Sir. None of your l'on diving tells for me-with China in a most-in a most respectable way,

steam whistle or sooty chimney, Give me a good sound old square-rigged wind-jammer liko be one I came out here in; and an old skipper of the sea-dog school, in preference to all your modern inventions and deceptions;

How did I came out, indeed Well, will

and you can draw your own conclusion.

Sometime before you were born I booke my passage to Shanghai in an A 1 clipper ship sailing in August from the East Indis Docks.

compelled me. Before sailing I continually the perils of a sea voyage, but now business I had never before attempted or dared to risk

went down to the vessel, which was a large one of eight hundred tons rexlater, Mr. Holmes asked that a day be set down for tion, became acquainted with the chief mate

and very soon, being of a friendly dispost the hearing of the case, and suggested that it Mr. Webfoot, who was ever singing praises of would be more convenient in a case of this soit her remarkable sailing powers. The moral-g screamed in despair, Dark figures began to have pleadings fled. defendant for $1,000 for libel, and you have at-mud-pilot sang out "Let go the bow-lloes there! up!" he again shouted: and I walted to hear no His lordship (to plaintiff)-You are suing my parents, and just stepped on beard as the seas came aboard. "Keep her up-keep her for our departure duly arrived, I took leave of descending from aloft, the ship rolled more, and tempted to set out something here in the writ heave away, boys!" A cheer from hundreds of more, nor to see whether she was "kept pp. which I cannot understand. What is the libel ragged spectators rent the air: and then the the thought of getting washed overboard took of which you complain ?

steady strain from the capstan, where eighteen drank more brandyand slept. I have made gallant old craft gradually left the wharf under possession of me so I again went t

my book able bodied seamen-not Lascars-sang the well several sea trips since thes and can afford to known chanty "Good bye, fare ya wall." I went laugh at these experiences, but the sea la by no. upon the prop to have a good view of the means pleasant at fist. On recovering from preceedings, The captain was there in his bob. my ses malady things seemed to go on much the third officer who was greasing the wheel and terased the "Insults. I made great friends with tall coat and broad brimmed beaver hat, also better, but Mr. Cat never forgave what he showing two young midshipmen how to clean Mr. Webloot, he was's source of continual amuses brasswork. On looking forward I noticed Mr.ment to me, for his yarns were most comical head encouraging the men and giving directions, at 11 am on the poops the captain read Webfoot standing by the pilot on the forecastle and exaggerated. On Sundays service was held

forecamie-head and scrambled aft to the wheel blid class passenger ; the pulpit was a very Then one of the hands tumbled from the prayers, and was assisted by a very devout

equally responsible. Shortly afterwards the cask put over the capstan and covered with the against which he leaned, looking very drunk but elaborate get-up, consisting of an empty beef order 4Vast heaving, lads,"

lady passengers, one was a married woman with a consumptive husband, there were two single girls accompanied by their mother and father, and the fifth an old maid who looked after our morals, save in little words of a sort-drank four o'clock tea abaft the mizen mast on the poop, took an interest in the ten-cept, in everybody's pic. organised stalo entertainments, and had a finger

Flaintiff:-This piece in the Telegraph sold that I had "vanished"-gone from the colony, and run away from my credit:re.

His lordship-No, it does not say that, Plalatiff-Well, it means that.

His lordship-Well, if it means that, you ought to have a proper statement showing exactly what you complain of; I cannot gather from this statement what it is you mean. I sed also you put in a claim for special damages, and I cannot understand why you claim that. It case is not properly stated. I cannot make would be better if you got legal advice, as your it out, because I had an application made to me the other day for an order to seize and break open your office; there was an affidavit that you had gone, and that you had not been near the place for some time. Colony,

Plaintiffs-I had not gone. I was in the

His lordship -Then the affidavit was wrong? Plaintiff Yes, it was wrong false. His lordship :-But your shop was shut, and

you were not to be found.

Plaintiff-The shop was shut, but I was in Hongkong. I had been to Canton, and I came back on Sunday, and was at my house. I have witnesses to prove I was la the Colony on Sunday, His lordship:-Well, yur best course is to get legal advice, if possible, and have your cast stated properly.

for security to be given for costs, to a case like Mr. Holmes I think, my lord, I must, ask this where the plaintiff has no pláce of residence in the Colony.

Plaintiff hare.

Plaintif:-1 reside at No. 2, St. Francis Street. His lordship-Your office 1 closed up. Plaintiff Yes I do business at my house. His lordship Well, let the case stand over until Thursday (27th) at half-past ten, and see whai state it is in then.

His lordship --Where?

lordship does not order pleadings?

Mr. Holmes-And in the meantiise your His lordship -No.

MACAO.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Macao, April zoth. his negotiations at Bangkok (for the present at Governor da Boja, It is reported, completed any rate) and left on Monday in the Diu for Macao, making only a very brief call at Saigon.

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go our stern laes there out then let ensign and Union Jack. There were only five

to starboard Round flew the spikes-another three cheers, and away we went, churning the mad up and leaving a vast number of loafers far behind. Mr. Webfoot on coming aft, informed me that some of the crew had not turned up. At Blackwall pler, however, four weather-beaten hard-cases coming on board with their sex outfits tied up in made a remarkably elern pier head jump' of it, two red silk bandkerchiefs. But, as the third- set of packet rats'; and instead of their being niste remarked; the whole crew were a regular attired is nice blue guernasys, as I expected, all. of them word well tarred and greased, ones

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LATE TELEGRAMS.

LONDON, Arall rat, blue or white, dungaree or canvas suits. Blackwall, Mr. Webfoot ordered the boats'n med tinues to manifest bls present 'structive splikt "The Times considers that the Egypilan sites. We had a smart head wind, and on leavington la serious, and ways that if Ripa Pasha con- third mate to "Brace up on starboard tack he must retire as he did la 189%. and wash down." It was a bright moreldg and everything seemed new and inviting, I bent admiring the view in general; but my reverie over the taffrail, contemplating the scenery and was upon disturbed by a crowd of rough-looking men appearing with brooms and buckets so I went below to my small berth and commenced to arrange my gear and make things ship-shape. cool breeze came in, but was soon followed by a The port was open and a gentle exhilarating. regular stream of water which drenched the sbeets, blankets and mattresses in no time, and the sound of scrubbing, talking and water throwing began overhead. I ran out on deck and told the chief mate, who rebuked the young third mate with a volley of anything but polite language which the latter quickly passed on to

the crew.

being short and thick set, having a very pleasant Mr. Webfoot was a regular old "shell back" rubleund face which was whisky-proof, and possessing happy knack of contionally

Prince Blamarck before damlasing the de putation who waited upon bim to congratulate him on his birthday called for three cheers to the Emperor Willem, the Protector of all German races,

PARIS, April rat The President M. Camot has charged M. Melins with the task of forming a new cabinet, endeavouring to form a Ministry,

M. Meline baring failed to do so, M. Dopoy is,

Germany

BERLIN, April, and. has adopted a new explosive to re- place gunpowder. Experiments which have been recently conducted show that the explosive possesses the characteristics of being smokeless, gives no recoll and scarcely heats the guns. It consists of a fatty substance and explodes only

however, require modifying. when another substance is introduced. It is applicable to existing artillery and to rifles which

PARIS, Apill and. The Tamos in discussing the official corres-

Two "classes" of the Belgian militia have largest number, 20%, but only 2 of them were order of Mr. Tsze Cheong Tya that the Hong. It is further stated (though I cannot say on what grumbling at the men and making himself very pondence published in London regarding been called out to assist in suppressing the strong. This is the retain made by Professor kong and Whampoa Dock Co., some thirteen authority, though it seems there must have been agreeable to the passengers,' 'I shared my berth Egyptian affairs, comments with much warmth

years ago, bullt the first gunb at constructed at

some telegraphic dermatches) that it is found with one Mr, Thomas at who was a bachelor, on Lord Rosebery's despatches to Lord Cromer Kowloon, a handsome litle craft with a ram decessary, in the Franco-Slamere quarrel and had been accustomed to travel all his life, of the 16th February. The paper says that THE "Grill Room," which opens to-morrow, is

stem which was familiarly known on the Canton which How developing voy serious so I regarded him with Certain amount of Great Britain assumes that France is engrossed exactly what Hengkong has been wanting for a river as the David Glides. This craft gave features, to safeguard the laterests of Portuguese veneration at first, which was returned with fifty in the Panama scandals and therefore, nobody has ever made a proper attempt to open we believe is still in active service Mr. Take boat Bengo, which has just been docked and several seasons; our first was over the forgets that she has to reckon with the Egyptians very long time, and the wonder a tent into mom stret sailsfaction to the Chinese authorities, and boat Best Slam by despatching the gun. per cent, of patronlan. We did not agree for Great Britain has a free hand in yes, that out in this line. The building (at the corner of Cheong Typ was a man of exceptional ability overhauled at Hongkong, and is under orders to tap banks he said that he had more right to themselves. Queen's Road, Icehouse to toundaries. You see, we are not like Great Britain, with a

be ready to leave as soon as the Diu returns. occupy it than I who was a fráteroysger and Mrs has been admirably arranged by Mr. Europeans so common amongst the wanderlee few dozen warships to spare at a moment's repulsive to a lower-bunker during bad weather. extracts from an article which appeared on the

April 3rd Thomas, the popdlag and experienced caterer,

The French newspapers are publishing copious who will

personally

that in such capable foreign friends. It is repor ad that the deceased

of his argument, therefore we were not on friend accusing the Egyptian polled officers, under bands there can be little found wanting. The officer, whose funeral will take place on the

ly terms. Our vessel called in at Plymouth but control of the Bilan, of extracting confessions #Grill Resta will make a special feature of 23rd inst, lef: an estate worth over one million

Plymouth breakwater and fully under way the taken up the matter and founds thereon an soon continued her course. When once patalde by torture. The Temps, in ita fasun to-day, has serving "snacks" to order, promptly and taster dollsen. fully regular meals will be suppiled by arrange

various orders, such as-whant away, thu_foxe- | rule in Egypt. spanker-bast away the braces-beet home

NEW YORK, April 3rd. topsalls-up aloft there 1 overhaul those hunt ounces of silver at 83'55 to 83:60..

The United Sistes tressary purchased 340,000 lines-belay-overhaul those spilling lines and downksule-Helst away, boys! Then a wid

LONDON, April 4th, song was anog by a big-headed Dutchman, have evacuated Stungtreng on the Mekong A Paris telegram states that the Siamese forces every sweet rerse ending with Raaze, boys-River and that a French detachment has occupied

Soon afterwards the plict gave the...ike place, bu

connected with the pending will case between 2 and it need hardly be intend the cuising, § hospitality, bie yamêa always belag open to bis Dotices we are mora like the United States an |- I did not, however; and would met sen ibn force eighth vidimo in the Calro fournal Et Menyad

her ladyship and the present Doks.

AN EXPIRING EFFORT,

April zath

Lord Salisbury, at a Primrose Meeting held at

far as concerns our Navy out here 1 So we have to keep one boat here while the other is away. and the White Elephant will probably be sub. It is stated that the quarrels between the Bantam mitted to arbitration.

Covent Garden, stated that the Lords were not to ment, and ladies, globe-trotters, and all who THE report, for six months ending 16th February to settle the questionmething must be done officers' voices were heard fore and aft shouting | attack of a vehement character on the British

be diverted from their duty by any discussions than a hotel, will, we feel sure, be perfectly

topmaat staygail-belay ballards- sheet home prefer something less public and more convenient regarding their powers. Mr. Gladstone's Bil would make "botchpotch" of the House of satisind at the "Gril Room, Commons and the Irish Members would be free to sell their allegiance to the pany promis ing moit.

(Special to Singapore Free Press) CHOLERA AT MALACCA.

one way or the other. that be will leave almost at once for Japan, on On His Excellency's return to Macao, I hear a diplomaite zaion In reference to the recent extra-teritorial jurisdiction dispute, Sr. da Borja will be accompanied by St. Loureiro, lain Minister to Japan, who will co-operate with him in the negotiations. After that as I have pro viously reported, Sr. de Borja will go home. and will bring from Gos the Mahratta recruits done, and a cutter, hove in zearns, lowered On the arrival of Mr. Balfour at Larno yester

The transport Africa is now on her way out, order to “back the main farda )”. This was General Orchard is dead.

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Trading Co. Ltd. issued to the shareholders at 93 which the Directors of the Jelebu Mining and Singapore on the 13th lust, is a most satisfactory one and doubtless" will go a long way towards THE steamship Fokies, which arrived here this buoying up the hopes of holders in other Malayan morning, appears to have gone in for a little stocks. It says After paying all charges, quiet anpremedlisted racing with the Cars making fall allowances for depreciation of Houses between Tamsul and Amoy. The Folien left plant, and furniture, there remains at the credit To Am, and as she proceeded out of the harbour, 365,61941. Out of this sum the directors the former port on the 18th inst, shortly after of profit and foss account the balance of

In the Town there are no more cases. At Passing close to the Cair which was also | recommend (1) payment of a dividend of xo per for the Macao police guard. She will also hays boat which came alongside" and be,, our "lost | day, a vast assemblage had collected to greet Palau Sebang one cana - is reported. The total preparing to leave, the captain and officers cent. for the half year, being at the ruin ol zo i on board Sr. Amara. Gomes, brother of Conr. pilot, left for the shore whilst we stood on, him, and the harbour was decorated. He h number of cases is sixty six, and the deaths fifty of that vessel held some ropes, emblematic per cent. p. # which would absorb #22,500 (2) Azevedo Gomes, senior naval officer out here. leaving land for astern. I was in excellent proceeded to Belfast, two. Tho westher la day and the temperature of tow lacs, over the stern in a somewhat ↑ that a sum of $35,000 be placed to Reserve:(a) These are in addition to the usual relitis, apirile all day, but when evening approached as we

insinuating and depreciatory manner, sugges and that the balance of $7,519.11 be canted account of which I gave you sonic time ago, the sky darkened, the wind freshened and

PARIS, April 4th tire of a nautic", challenge to come and forward, The reserve fund with the above The new Colonial Secretary, Sr. A. Lelio, arabiited to the North East, and our*essel.com.

M.Dupuy has abandoned the task of formbog The number of cases is sixty-seven, and of be besten. As the Fokien crossed the bar, addition would then' stand at $90,000 `eijual toived here on Monday lact, but does not commenced touring, along with equaro, yards, At the fostance of President Carnot, M. Dupuy

Cableetplaneten 40 per cent, of the Company's capital" mence bis dailes anill the Governor's return anything but steadily. I went up on the poop has seamed bis tank of forming a new Ministry desthe fifty-three. Three-quarters of an inch of at 10.40 am, the Cass came steaming up in a rain fell this morning.

the report the rails from Bangkok The reason for this is that but could not stand properly Mr, Webfoes and has succeeded, with 12h following results most determined-manner and filed to pass her fa referring to April 14th.

casy-going opponent, a feat, which was endler | Times remarke :-The history of the Jelaby in the Governor's absence the Harbour remarked festingly that I had not got my rex-M Fertzal becomes Mainister of Finance, M

MALACCA, April 12th, 1.20 p.m.

alghty-nine,

April 13th, 1.40 p.m.

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There has been only one doubtful case of contemplated than accomplished, for the firemen Company really a remarkabla - narrative | Master, as next highest efeer, his been legs yet as if they were roade to order, And Derella: P'oreign Miniɛger, and M. Merin Minia cholera ince yesterday, The weither is cool shake up the clades and, so a cloud of smoke | under continuous and careful. European adpary" | took up bis duties there would › a yet another gul and despicable, Then a very dissives. Mr. Ballot yesterday `witnessed from a plat

on the Little Douglas boat fast' then happened to ef great profits earned by rough Chinese methods administering the government, and if Mr, Lello that berth mate of mine stood regarding me withter of Justice NGA LANDON, April 5th,

and rain threatens,

TERRIFIC THUNDERSTORM IN

BOTKINTA.

Yesterday there were four hours of heavy rats

at Kinta, Larni, and Farale. There was terrific

burst from her cmoke stack, she snorted, put her vision. If every mine of the Malay Peninsula change in the Regency, the latter gentleman

di-dain, which made me feel vindictively bad dive M

head down, and ferged ahead in a style that was had been of the same mature, the colony of the belug bigber of comme this the former; and able sensates look possession of me-rushed form at Belfast grand procession of Loyalists, anything but grallying to the big few Straits would at wesent time be rolling is wealth, as it is only a matter of a few days, to windward, and spoiled my new rackling who passed by with bands playing, and coloma also began to raira smoke-clouds and make a Nevertheless, great profits do not justify any and the new min will be all the better for costame, seemingly much to the helmiman's Artog The procession took three hours to file thunderstoren, at Batu Gajah., Five telephons for that night the Follen, being so skilfully talk that certale shareholders propose to demurround him, it's not worth all the trouble which all over his face. Mr. Webfoot clod, Bless Speaking later on at a mass meeting Mr. great splutter, but all to EG purpope, disregard of small matters; and it is the current a little rest and time to settle down and look delight, for he looked to the binnacle, geoning past and the enthusiasm displayed was bounde thestr losed and a man's arm burned handled, mide such good way (although she to certain lems of worlding charges: The would be involved in installing him at once. ordinary seamen aft with ba, icets and arpoca Balfote cald he hoped that Ulster would never The mines at Taiping are flooded, and the road only kept her usual speed) that she arived in adventure belongs to the shareholders and they He is quite a young man, and appears to give the captain sulled fats the standard compass bave to Aght for her liberties, but what was Justi is submerged to the extent of 91 (aches in some Amoy pest' day fully two hours ahead of the have right to criticise. Besides, criticism is promise of being clever and highly suited for and that enemy of mine, Ms Cil, quietly and fablasgaldsta tyrannical king might also be

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pearly always useful and is seldom harming the effles. It le reported that a talegram was! marcastically eniggered his usual sulgger. -- It was i justifiable against a tyrasadeni misjority,;

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