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Intimations.

DAKIN, CRUICKSHANK & COMPANY, LIMITED. VICTORIA DISPENSARY.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MONDAY, MARCH 4, 1895.

densely populated portions of the city may be gauged.

Such an extensive and complicated Arbitration as this has been is of very rare occurrence and the problems solved In its course by attorneys, Government officials and the Board constitute a record and will certainly be of great COLDS IN THE HEAD, &o, they perchance, find themselves in similar assistance to other communities should

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straits; although it is to be hoped that no other great city will experience a like misfortune, produced by equally distress- ing causes. So far as we can see the Government and the Board seem to have

laboured wisely, patiently, continuously and successfully with the gigantic task before them, for which the whole community is no doubt deeply grate- ful and above all we think that the greatest thanks, s.mpathy and praise should be given to the Attorney General and to MR. CoorRE and his department: for they alone, practically, being obliged to provide voluminous facts, on which the Government contested many cases, had which enabled it to compromise $119.407 of claims, or nearly as many as the $443,600 represented that the Board had to pass on formally. They also prevented the Board from being imposed on or misled and both together, the Board and Government officials, reduced the 17 claims from 81,016,152 to 8763.497-

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ESTABLISHED A.D. 1841.

WINES AND SPIRITS.

there

saving of about one quarter of a million of dollars This is a most excellent showing on the face of it; and, without the firmness and general efficiency displayed by the Government's representatives and by the Board; and, without the repeated warnings given that excessive claims would be sternly dealt with, no doubt the claims would have amounted to a fabulous sum in the aggregate.

It is safe to assume that these officers, after all their considerateness towards

rims, and an official report has been received chung, and Chin-doh require mon or Bean to the effect that they left a certain place to-day for Saseko apan).

SHANHAIKWAN.

The report thai Li Hong-chang has been openly charged with traitorous Intentions is supposed to be falan. The Viceroy is still in if defended properly Shanhalkwan would hold favour of continuing the war, and he urges that

out for a year.

CHINESE PRISONERS.

SASENO, February 22nd. Same 80 wounded Chinese prisoners reached here last night by the Satkio Mars.

THE PEACE' MISSION.

SHANGHAI February 22nd. The Emperor of Calon ordered Place Korg on Tuesday to proceed to Japan to sue for peace. Li Hung-chang is to accompany the Prince, Both these Peace Envoys bold equal credentials,

THE FORMOSA SCARE.

HIROSHIMA, February 22nd,

A Nagasaki telegram states that a romour la current to the effect that six warships belonging to the Chinese Southern Squadron, which have been staying at Tamani, Formos, effected their escape towards the west early on the muralog of the zoth inst,

(Special to North-China Daily News.). THE SPY MANIA.

TAINANTU, February 24th The military authorities here have captured a man supposed to be connected with band of Japanese emissaries who are believed to have caused the recent disastrous explosion at the Chikon forts. The loss of life is estimated at and ammunition stored up in the forts in said to Hule over 200, but the destruction of the arms amount to a very inrge sum,

pondent at Mojanga stetes that the Hovas have killed French trader nest the town and captured two other French subjects.

CAIRO, February 13th. The gallants of the three marines belonging to the cruiser Scout were brought up before the Native Court at Alexandria and severe sentences were passed on three of the ringleaders.

A despatch received from Realer's corres-

LONDON. Februnty 14th.

Mr.

Mr. John Clancy, member for Dublin, Inst night, moved an amendment that a general amnesty should be granted to the dynamiters row undergoing Imprisonment. The Govern ment opposed the emendment:

eclaring that much crimes were ton atencious Arquith to be classed as political offences, and that the time for considering the question of any amnesty had not arrived. The debate was sindrned. Connaught Rangers have left Cyprus for The whole of the Second Rattalion of the Alexandria

February 15th.

In the House of Lords last night a debate torkplace on Uganda. Lord Rosebery stated that the Government was prepsted almost af any moment to commence the railway, but reserved the leht to determine the time of beginning the railway or any portion of the line. belleve the people were satisfied with the role of Lord Kimberley said he had every reason to Colonel Colelle. The protectorate would not be extended, though it was necessary le occupy

The House of Commons last night rejected by 300 votes against IT the amendment pro posed by Mr. lancy for granting an amnesty to the dynami'er

adviser, has been appointed Alde-de-Camp Is Captain Ingles, formerly Japanese naval the Queen,

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

BROADWOOD PIANOS at W. Robinson & Co.

We regret having to` again hold over several columas of lateresting and original matter,

Naw piano repairing machinery, received by W. Robluson & Co.

THIS morning the tri-colour flag was bolsted over the new French consular offices, on Praya Central,

THX P. & O. S. N. Co.'s steamer Stam, from Bombay, left Slogapore for this post at daylight yesterday.

THE steamer Cathay has been withdrawn from the Yikohama Shanghal Hine, her placel log been taken by the Afghan.

FULL stock of banj. mandolines, guitars, ac ordions, strings and fitngs of all kinda ai W. Roblason & Co

CAPTAIN SCHMIDT, of the German cruiser Alex: Japan with a decoration of the Third Class of andrine, has been presented by the Emperor of

the Order of the Rising Sun, and the afde-de- camp of His Highnes the Duke Frie rich Wilhelm, has received the decoration of the Filth Clos

of f the same well known Order,

of naval archi'ectare. These clase cabine and furnishing are really exq-4dk/09 their accommodations are better than in math the first clare terms of the wor not excepting even the

Atlantic Ti

and are dainty, and of ACABA

hat a "doode" or pandthilt

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money than brains.

We wish the German Line much

with this fine ship, the wall. any is that we hope their brother will in the Friss Feinrich. Any Company that ran prosper that they may afford to hold more like

and we advise every haveller, before engaging alace such excellent stermers as these on their ern service, deserves every encouragement; passage elsewhere, to give these superb ships a successful type of the highest modern visit. It is really an education to examine such engineering skill."

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There was a large gathering of invited guests on the steamer to-day; really about all the diéta of Hongkong seemed to be there; and while at tiffin were entertained by the ship's band with pleasant selections of music, His Excellency and his bright little son were also under the kong Cricket Clab was held in the Cricket AN extraordinary general meeting of the Hong-Koldance of Captain Engelhart, viewing the Pavilion at 5 o'clock this e-ring, so colder

entire ship and seemed very much pleased proposal for the acquisition by the Cricket Club

with its arrangements. With och altractive- vessels coming to On the motion of the Chairman, Mr. A. J. unpleasantness between our two neighbours,

to Far Eastern ports, travelling of the Racquet Court Club's courts and premises.

Dow made o

so easy that, as soon as the present.

tion was put to the vole and curled unanimously, Leach, seconded by M. Shewan, the amalgama Japan and China is over, there should be quite a

rash of tourists from all parts of the world, A DINNER will be given to-right at the Hong kong Club by the members of the Legal Pro fession of this Colony as a farewell compliment to his Honsor Mr, E. J. Ackroyd, Acting. Chief The entire legal fraternity will be present, and Justice, on his retirement from the Bench It is expected that Commodore Boyes and Mojot General Digby Barker and other leading officials will accept "Invitations to take part in this im portant function,

A LETTER from Viecount Aoki to Lord Kimber- ley, dated July 18th, 1894, which appears to the connection with the new Anglo-Japanese Treaty, Blue-book containing the correspondence in conveys the grailfication of the Japanese Govern ment at the conclusion the tresty, And layo Japan a new era in her foreign relations. for proclaims for the first time its foll and legitimate inte

reception into the fellowship of the nations. To Great Britain it signif- free xccess to the whole

the anival of the Nurnberg from Japin.

This vessel calls for Europe on Friday, after

CAN ANY ONE TELL US.

Who was 'aat on at the Cricket Club meeting to-day?

Where the subildlsed Hongkong Reformatory is situated ?

since the Government decided to subsidise such How many youths have been confined there a greatly needed institution ?

How many criminals are manufactured la Hongkong, où an average, annually?

exactly why the Japanese captured Wel

so easily 7

Houer, hought direct at first hand, property owners, have saved the city Chamber since silving at the capital, and TRIS ́afternoon the Sanitary Board considered stress on the fact that "The treaty opens to bat-wel so and the column of the

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tinported in Wood and Roit! ́d by ourselves, thug e top all intermediate profits and enabling

LI HUNG-CHANG IN AUDIENCE,

PRKING, February sçik, twice with his Majesty in the Grand Council The Viceroy, Li Hong-chang, bas had sudience

veral interviews with the Empress-Dowager of an unceremoni¬ns nature, in which the Emperor all earachs and ladies-In-waiting upon her also took part. Conversation was strictly private,

to keep out of bearing. The outcome of there be made apparent within a few days.

new Bye-law framed in accordance with section 13 of Ordinar ce 15 of 1894. -

us supply the best growths at moderate been otherwise dealt with are noteworthy Majesty being ordered interviews, h ̈wever, will camp to her Majesty the Queen.

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at least $300,000; and many of these their property property holders, who might have had confiscated and have

juices.

aljeet lessons in the sacrifices British community has made to adjust a FRICK LISTS, WITH FULL DETAILS, TO NE HAD misfortune in the way most near to Ita exalted sense of Individual rights in property. They receive, although more or less direct instruments in bringing down upon this community terrible and disastrous calamity, the end of which no man can yet foresee,

ON APPLICATION.

PORT:-After rem val should be rested a month before are, When required for

dil King at ones. It should be ordered to be

decanted at the Dispensary before being

sent out,

true Xer's Wines.

most

THE FORMOSA SCARE.

TAMSUI, February 26th. The high authorities here evidently expect the inland to be attacked by the Japanese in the preparations for receiving the enemy aver aloce near future, and have been busy making efficient the news of the sighting of a Japanese squadron

Kelung and Hawel, with the larg covering force in the neighbouring hills, seem to themselves if called on to do so, Governor Tang

bay

A RUSE.

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CAPT. J Ingles, R.N., formerly Newal Adviser to the Japanese, has been appointed ads deinterior of the Japanese Empire on the usual

terms of European International intercourse," WE are glad to bear that the charge of culpable homicide recently brought against Mr. B. Morfer, the late popular chief officer of the steamer Memnon and now of one of the Ocean Co.'s Bangkok-Singapore on the 21st Instant. The liners, fizzled In the Sing. *pore Police

THE returns of the number of visitare to the Cliy Hall Museum for the week ended March 3rd. 1.955. are:-Europeans, 1:5; Chinese, 1,800; total

We are informed by the Agent of the Messageries Maritimes Co. that the steamer Caledonten, with at 8 s.m. to-day.. the next French mail, left Salgon for this part

& Co.

which arrived here verterday from Singapore reports passing a Chinese sampan, bottom up, 150 miles from Hongkong.

THE P. & O. S, N. Co.'s steamship Ganges, port at noon yesterday, and is expected here with the next English mail, left Singapore for this about noon on the 8th fast,

a present of no less than 8763,097, in the Formoss Channel. Although the gar in place of possible confiscation, and still | #leone some of them are said to be discontented!tte sufficient to give a gond account of COLLARD & COLLARD PIANOS at W. Robinron Unquestionably the British are an indulgent be SHERRY:- Excellent dinner and after dinner long-suffering race with ideals, we fear, decided to reinforce the troops there with | The British steamer Azamor, Capt. H. Nicholls, too far beyond the ordinary conception several more regiments. An Inspection was Wineg, of very superior vintage. All are of this unsympathetic, conscienceless, ultra-made the other day to select the men that are to

material world of woes. However, whether be sent to Kelung. CLARET:-Our Clarets, Including the lowest the ratepayers on the completion of the it has cost too much or not, we congratulate priced, are garanteed to be the genuine first step in the solution of the vexed" product of the juice of the grape and are not

questions wrapped up in the fate of the artificially made from rains and currents,

"Forbidden City" that have been hovering over us for months past like a pall or bird an is generally the case with Cheap Wines of ill-omen, and it is now to be hoped that the proper path has been chosen and that BRANDY-All our Brandy is guaranteed to the demolition will begin as soon as be pure Cognic, the difference in price possible and, phoenix-like, purified by bring merely a question of age and vintage. abundance of water, lime wash, carbolic fire. If necessary, and certainly with WHISKY-All our Whisky is of excellent acid, cement flooring, proper ventilation and quality and of greater age than most brands drains, Tai-ping-shan will rise redeemed in the market. The Scotch Whisky marked corruption and be bailed as

from her ashes, unspeakable flth and "E" In un'versally popular and is pro-adjunct of a great city or, speaking a useful nounced by the best local connoisseurs te guratively, become a worthy handmaid he superior in any other brand to the city of the Orient

of the picturesque and prosperous Queen. Hongkong Market.

We only guarantee our Wines and Spirits to

ha renuine when bought direct from us in the Color or from our authorised Agents at the Coast Ports.

TELEGRAMS.

TSINOCHOV, February 26th. News bas been received from Cheloo that the Japanere at Ningbal have ordered all the inhabitants of that department, within a radius of twenty miles, to evacuate the vicinity so as to make way for a very large force of the enemy shortly expected to land at Nisghal. There intend this new force for the nearest route to is apprehension that the enemy may probably the Grand Canal.

A MULTITUDE OF ADVISERS.

PEKING, February 25th.

525.will be held in the Freemasons' Hall, Zetland AN Emergency meeting of Zetland Lodge, Ne.

Visiting brethren are cordially invited. Street, this evening, at 8 20 for o o'clock precisely.

THE Douglas Steamship Company báre, as w}}] be seen by an advertisement in another column, declared an interim dividend at the rate of per cret, for the half-year ending 31st December, 1894.

W. ROBINSON & Co., plane builders, tuners sed repairers.

TRX P. M. S. S. Co.'s steamer City of Paking, withwalls, &c., which left Hongkong for Ser Francisco, via Macan, Nagasaki, Kobe, Inland Sea and Yokohama, arrived at her destination

So far five out of the eight Viceroys; seven out of Chios Proper, Including Formoan and Kash of the sixteen Governors; six out of twenty-one Treasurera ; and three out of the twenty Jadges garria, have already sent in their memoriais the present crisis. More than two-thirds upon of the memoriels advocate peace if Japan destres an indemnity an

only, however large the amount may be, but declare for war to the bitter and if the enemy desires 1 to kong way of the territory, on the ground that the Emperor's on the and Inst. THE ORIENTAL WAR.

prerogative did not include the giving away of

and obtained LONDON, March 4th.

by his ancestors at the cost of On the afternoon of Sunday (14th ultima?) Generals and two or three of the Provinciat Bo much bloodshed. Several Manchu Tartar thirteen thousand Chinese attacked the Japanese Commanders-in-Chief have also telegraphed at Hal-cheng and were repulsed after severe their ideas on the subject, but what they suggest

is not yet known. ese loss was 270.

.

A. S. WATSON & CO., LD. g and the loss of 2000 killed. The Japan

THE HONGKÒNG DISPENSARY. Hanekarz, 9th January, 1805.

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HONGKONG, MONDAY, MARCH 4, 1895.

BLACK PLAGUE RECORDS.

THE TAI-PING-SHAN ARBITRATION AWARDS, Is our next issue we shall publish a complete list of the Tai-ping-shan awards, referred to by Mr. E. J. ACKROYD In his remarks at the formal closing of the Tal- ping-shan Arbitration Board, and which were published In our Issue of Saturday,

THE ANGLO-AUSTRALIAN CKICKET MATCHES.

In the final match between Stoddart's and the mixed Australian elevens the latter scored 414 In their Grst inslags.

OBITUARY. Ex-Khedive Tamail is derd.

RUSSIA.

and a sore throat.

The Czar is suffering from an attack of influensa

Serious flots have occurred at St. Petersburg. Cossacks were called out to disperse the rioters and many of the rioters (students) were seriously injured. The riots are semi-political, favouring Iberalism.

THE PEACE NEGOTIATIONS. Negotiations relative to the powers and credentials of the Chinese Enveys are proceeding favourably. It la proposed that the Enveys

LATE TELEGRAMS,

LONDON, February 9th, It has been arranged that Mr. Chamberlain will move an Opposition amendment deprecating the time of Parliament being occupied in discus ing measurer without any prospect of passing them, and demanding an immediate submission of a resolution dealing with the House of Lords.

February roth.

The Egyptian Budget Statement has been published. It reports the revenue for the past Exypilas. The surplus for 1895 1 estimated year exceeded the ex enditure by £790,000 £660,000 Egyptian,

February 11th,

fall charge against Mr. Morler was-Culpable homicide not amounting to murder in the case of the death of Hoo Sam at Bangkok on the 28th January; secondly, with committing a

a rash and negligent act. The accused had heen. arrested on the statement of one of the members of the abip's company and pleaded not guilty The magistrate beard the evidence, which very weak, and also beard the secured himself, after which he dismissed the case. Mr. Fort appeared for the defence, REFERRING to the death of Mr. J. M. F. da to the effects of a malignant tumour on the neck Costs, Inspector of Rice Exports, who succumbed at Bangkok an the 20th instant, the

Bangkok. Timers saya Mr. da Cosis returned to Bangkok on the 14th oltima from ten months leave, since which time he had been completely prostrated, about 30 years ago. For a short period in 1869 He was an old resident, having come to Bangkok be filled the office of Acting-Consul for

Portugal, and lo August 1870 was appointed Tuspector of Rice Exports by the Siamese Government. In the rame month be also received from His Majesty the title of Hisung Rachayasuthok Nay Krom Soolasskarn, is a sccogation of faithful services. The deceased gentleman was 59 years of age. The funeral took place on the art instant,

Why

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Mail with sanseating "marmurs?" Why Daily Jest is an admirable nickname for nur weak-kneed maraing contemporary?

Whether Li Hung-chung will loose by calling on bis ancient enemies the Japs?

Whether an alllence between China, Japan Taur's mission? and Korea will be the antcome of the "Chung be the best means of laxarlag the pesce of the Whether an Oriental triple sillance would not Far East 2

Whether Li will succeed in coming to terms with the Japanese before Shan-hal-kwan filla and the invaders are within "conce" of the city In which the alleged "Son of Heaven" sits on a tottering throne?

Who is really to blame for the Gap Rock Lighthouse fiasco?

make in respect to that monument of gross And what "suggestions "the Government will competency and reckless squandering of publ a funds

Who will be the bells of them all at the Valastrer Corps' Ball?

Why the China Maff 'simies' the "Odd

Volumes 20

Whether the Hongkong Telegraph will fetch anything like its true value when put up to auction by Mr. Armstrong on the 28th instan' ?

great benefit to Far Eastern importers and clei masion to the Orient should not result in Why Mr. E. Jerome Drer's special commer.

exporters. alike ?

Who will be the next " Vanfsher ? "

When that hideous relic of an evil best, the Debtors' Prison, will be done sway with, once and for ever, in the British colony of "onykang ?

When the Jury system in Honkong and other British Crown colonies will undergo a much- needed revision, resulting in less inconvenience to the general body of ratepayers and more all- round fair play?

Whether the reply of the Secretary of State for the Colonies to the recommendations of the Retrenchment Committee has yet been received by the local Government?

Whether several of the recommendations, if adopted, will not turn out rather expensive acuries? early

F AI broke out al 6.43 p.m. ou Satúrday at 228, Queen's Road West, on the ground floor, used as ates shop. The police and firemen turned on promptly, but despite their efforts the fire spread to Nos, 226 and 230. In about two hours the blasieg houses were completely gutted. The firemen played on the smouldering rules till on Sunday moralny The origin of the fire is sinted to be, as usual, the upsetting of a kerosene

Messrs. Schellbase & Co., and the other houses $10,000. No. 328 was insured

The damage fe estimated to beat least sured for $4,000 with

for $2.000 each with Messen. Siemaren & Co. At 7.15 last night another conflagration occurred, this time in rattan dealer's shop in Li-sing Street, Quern's Road West. he place was iterally burnt out, and damage to the extent of $4,000 was done, for which sum the premises were insured,

ARTHUR GLEN, second engineer of the steamers Shanghai, and it is feared that he fell off the Fellung, was recently reported missing at steamer's gangway ladder and was drowned in the swift-flowing Whangpoo River.

THE Ocean Co.'s steamer Ulysses on her way home from the Far Eest broke the tall end of her shalt on January 7th about forty-four miles north-east of Care Ushent. She was lifmately picked up and towed lato Falmouth by the Sapphe

Mas, Bishop, who delivered a most interesting dress on the ill-governed "Lard of Morning Calm at the City Hall 16is afternoon, will lecture on A Journey through Western Tibet" at 5.30 to-morrow afternoon. Ladies are invited at the Rooms of the "Odd Volumes" society to attend,

Bro. W. H. Stone, ka

A MASONIC Ball given in the Public Hall, Yoks Masonte fraternity of Yokohama and Tekyo, was hams, on the evening of the 22nd lost at by the very largely attended. Over seven hundred and fifty invitations were issued, of which more than six hundred were accepted. The funcil n is arrangements were lo the hands of reported to have been huge success." The the follow. ing Committee and Stewards: R.W. D.G.M, Wor. Bras. C. St. Vie

Vice Presidents Wor. Bro. H. J. Sharp, Treasurer †

Bra, H.

L ** A VERY Interesting, albeit touching, ceremony

Chope, M.C. Wor. Bros. E. Flict

Kuby,

R. took place in the Chambers of our popular. Watson, G. Hodges, Stuart Eldridge, T. E Home Cook, W. K. Barton, G. Booth, A. T. conscientions and Indefatigable Acting Chief Really, Fr. Rets; Bros. H. W. Lea, W. Tucker, noon the officers of the court walked in Janice, Mr. E. J. Ackroyd to-day. Shortly after E. P. Palilater, J. B. M. Barrett, S. E. Unite, S.

Judge,

dge, and A. B. Brown, Secretary, gracefol

New Comie Sang and Dance Albums at W.

Robinson & Co.

The Oplum Commission held dally sittings throughout last week, and expect to complete the revision of their report by next Friday,

BOMBAY, Tabrary zith The figship Bonaventure whilst at practice entrance of Bombay harbour lost a Whiteband study and topeda and is now offering reward of Rs. 130 tp anyone doding and returning it

first meet at Shimonaseki, and if their powers to...). Ewelyes miles out from the Prongs Light at the and Mr. A. G. Wise, Acting Pulls Tuke, H. G. Parlelt, E. L, James, W. S. Stone,

negotiate are approved segotiations to Hiroshima

gward inatur

THE MARCH ON MOUKDEN. The Japanese are advancing in Manchuria and forcing the Chi-ere to retreat northward,

(From La Courrier d' Haiphong.) PACIFIC UTTERANCES,

PARIS, February sand.

In a speech at Parls Lord Dufferin said that

London, February 13th.

The Secretary of State for India, replying to d question, szid he believed the report of the Optum Commission would be presented Parliament befors Esater

February 13th. The Distinguished Service Order has been conferred a Major Binsgrays for operations

propriate and dealing address presented

the 2nd instant. The exact costs being in the relations between France sed Ergland wwe ↑ „Zalnit the Chios; and on Ljutsunut”Eusi for control of his foe'inge, and said that this in ber

THE TRAITOR DREYFUS.

February 24th. Ex-Captain Dreyfus has left for Goyabr.

many cases still undetermined,-we-omit atver more amicable than at present and that all mention of them for the present. Itime would bring solution of the questions will be seen that the Board and the relating to Africe. Government have directly and Indirectly considered really covered by more than 429 houses, representing an aggregate value, as claimed by the owners, of $1,016452, and for which the Government offered $683.568, but for which the Board and the Government have now awarded $763.097, exclusive of costs. This list of claims should be of great interest to all students of the history of the plague and to providing for the granting of new bogatieg su all concerned in values of local real the export of beet sugar. 1 estate, for it will be a valuable reference

(From El Comercio }

THE BOUNTY ON BEET SUGAR.

MADRID, February 22nd.

The German Parliament is discussing a Bill

(Special to the Japan Mall)

HIROSHIMA, February sand.

servions in Miramasi Aber.

Whether Sir Fleiding Clarke will ever return. to the colony ?

Budget?

What our Colonial Secretary, Sir G. T. O'Brien, now thinks of his famous Half-crown

When the dollar will go up to three "bab?" When the "luat trump will ring throughout the hills and dales of this wicked world and "death be swallowed up in victory ?"

ARGUS, It is the intention of the Editor of the Hanghong Tebgraph to publish in this form a list of questions per week Saturday, colaxon is open to subscribers who feel lactined to forward contributions bearing to local affairs, and the only tipussiten made are() that the unsatisfactory state of the Law of the must be baits la mlad (d) that the Felior reserves to himself the right to alter the wording of er, if a question is undecorarily offensive, reject any communications forwarded to

The Editor of the QUERY COLUMN, "Hongkong Talegraph" Offics, HoneRong.

SUPREME COURT.

IN ORIGINAL JURISDICTION, (Before Mr· E. J. Ackroyd, Acting Chif Justics.)

March 1st.

Darmenaden Frouchandy, Plafotift, and

belel, but most of the officers of the court a beautiful

A FLOATING PALACE. aleshall card receiver on an exquialte pedestal, on which is inscribed-Presented to allver

One of His Honour Mr. E.J. Ackroyd, on bla retirement floated lots this or any other harbour is the new mest mogulficent ships that ever from the Government Service, by the officers of prestare of the North German Lidl the Supreme Court of Hongkong: March, 1895.

[n the Priss Hetarich, now to port. She is truly as His Lordship, for a few miastes was falsly over- near perfection in marine ship-building s come and bis voice cheked with emotion, but he prusible to imagine a abip to be, and, witbal, slowly recovered from his surprise and gained the comblues so much elegance and comicst that,

amendment to the Address in favour of Grant did, from those who were so continually with mask and yet

she offers study that (of Mr. 1. L. Dennys office), would ever be a most precious keepsake man could Last night Me. Dadabhai Naor moved an and was especially dear to bim coming, as it

for month and still b

His Lordship in giving judgment in the above Britain bearing air proportion of the cost of him and so well able to judge him from a near pure white garb she presents to a connoisseurs Chee Wa & Co., of Wing Lok Steet, merchant, proportioned, and in her Proucbandy, a marchant of Saigon, agalaut employment of Eurepans la Indie, and also of and critical standpoint. During the thirty years many points of beauty as beautiful woman or Chan Chee and Pang Ling, partners of that firm, the mistery and political gporations in pipes | Pade with ble officers, for since they had all | thingabout her representst be latest achievements |, buliders, Chan WQ Hing, a partner fa tant purs service he had always been on excellent any other object of symmetry and grace. where Imperial Invernes

Every: The ween concerned.

The Kwong Tak Blog Wa Kee firm, ship The Secretary of | Siste ↑ ↑ Tadja, admitted the

worked serious diffealites that exist between the exy duty to the best of his ability, there was, indeed,

faithfully and pere fully, each doing ats in passenger ateamship equipment; and she frand Pang Fok Ming, merchant, for the non?

luxurious to her ap chequers of India and England regarding the litle charce for much friction. He was deeply

ban mest of the fine hotels of the world, January, 1894, made between Messrs, Chee We

performance of

contract dated the 16th day of Proportion of the expenditure to be borns by grateful for their good wishes and would go She

She is we and clear, and. but the pleasantest

many Co. of the one part and the said plaintiff of memories respects

fairly and complete

gorgeous without being held, but the form of them and

being the other part, whereby the said Chee Wo & Co. En which been decided. Mr. Fowler thought përhape thoped their fature would be peaceful and pros: leppt. Certainly, a person travelling in bes. One steamer, as per speclicalien

*should be undertaken bad not yet boped

taste. Everything is solid, saviceable, and bour three steamers, vix. 1---- perous. There were at the presentation all best method would be te #ppoint-a vzdali Roya farewell courtesy --His Honour Mr. Justice fully satisfied that, while in other places het

those concerned in this thoughtful set of would roam the world over. in perfect serenity

Chee Wo & Co, Chan Chee, Pang Ling, The Kwong Tak Hing Wo Kes Fim, Chen Wei Hing, and Pang Fok Ming, Defendants. Leach, C. and Mr. E. 5. Sharp, Instructed by The plaintiff was represented by Mr. A, J.

the defendants were represented by Mr. J. 1. as it is Mr. J. Hastings (of Mr. V. H. Deacon's office) 1 Francis QC., Instructed by Mr. F. B. L. Bowley

it far frost details She cave unid—This is a sult entered by Dammanaden

more

appointed

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Feach. The Wingstar as desirous of a full way bearing Hongkong generally, and be gaudy or having sught in questionable agreed to build and deliver in Hongkong har.

Commission.

45 23 reliable standard to go by THE CAPTURED CHINESE WARSHIPS.

The amendment was thon withdrawn. In respect to the growth of the

The Lord Mayor and Sharige of Dublin city of Victoria by which In the future the

presented a peliloo at the Bay of the House of Auctuating values of large sections of Ting-yun, Kwang ping, Chimpun, Chm

It is stated list the captured Chinese vassalad, in färdue of talenating the -Trink

Wise and Messis, C. F. A. Sangster, Hass had, Raismert, A. R. Madar, J. D. Bail T. Howell, V. de Sales, A. Brown, J. M. Santos, 351 Xaving, 24 Hong Mi, Leung Chan and

might have a little more space in "his: "Sleeping appartments, in almost every way he was living a.

like a pelnov

4.

We congratulate the German Line "on"the"

of detalls to the said contract sitached, for the sum of dollara Ons mail ismer, as

sighteen thousand three hundred.$ 18,300.00 specification of detalla aforrosió for the sum of dollars four thereand iwe kundzed muginti

per

$100.00

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