Co-dap's Advertise nents.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION
TOTICE has been received from the
N MIATY Anthorities that FIELD
FIRING SHOT, and BALL will take place TO-MORROW (SATURDAY), betwzeń 3.30 P.M. and 5.30 P... in Westerly und South-
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 1896.
To-day's Advertisements.
THE EASTERN THE GREAT EXTENSION NORTHERN AUSTRALASIA TELEGRAPH CHINA TELE- COMPANY OF
COPENHAGEN, GRAPH CO., LD..
HONGKONG STATION,
NOTICE.
Westerly directions, from the South-West side F TO-DAY, 1, 7. M. BECK will be ROM the 77th March, and untli
of Hongkong?
All Sblos, Junks, and other Vessels are cau-
tioned to keep clear of the ranges,
By Command, ***
J. H. STEWART LOCKHART,
Colonial Secretary,
Colonial Secretary's Office ›
Hongkong, 13th March, 1806,
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.
PROBATE JURISDICTION.
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LOUIS MENDEL, LATE OF VICTORIA, IN THE COLONY, Or HONOKONG, BROKER, DECEASED.
OTICE is hereby given that the Honourable the Actino Chief JUSTICE having, by virtue of Section 3 of Ordinance No.
9 of 1870, mide an Order Limling to the rgib April, 1896, the time for sending la CLAIMS against the wald Estate,
in CHARGE of this Orrick.
L WEBSTER. Acting Manager in China. Hongkang, 14th March, 1996
HONGKONG RIFLE ASSOCIATION. COMPETITION,
BIRTH.
On the grd distant, at Singapore, the wife, af J. F. LOBO, of a con..........
The
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
ONLY two cases of plague were reported to the Pelles yes erday.—
H.M.S. Plover is dua"here from the north in - Yew days fara thorough overhauled and refit. «
OUR Bangkok Contemporgay, the Stam, Fra Press, enļkopjih ulting fubllihad the following. Interesting information, respecting the latest
Hongkong Telegraph wal of Chinn, if the Tear thought fit to The French cruiser. Alger ectsrned from target Franco-Chistia, dificulty The Beach, Ars
HONGKONG, FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 1896,
NOTES AND commenT'S
practice today.
| on the tốth instant for nanven days' croire.
evidently to stand no nonsense from China in the settlement of certain French claims, The
is probable that the Pigmy ill leave were gupbeat Alouette his returned to Pakbol, from Salgon, in order to support the claims of the French authorities for the recent offensiva con-
Masty & Co.'s slemmer Activ.
י'
ferrned that the Armeen, to long on the Borneo Hongkong run, la expected to leave Singapore about the end of the meath on her old ten. The death at Bangkok on the 26th ultimo! Mr. Pauf Uslund of the Siamese Railway Depart- most, is suuqunced Mr Urland was native al Germany and much respected by all who had the pleases of Ale acquaintance.
Britain. War with China is out of the question. She has no army and no navy and a few simas of Cossacks would be Auficient to occupy and control all the country from the Amoor to the Great
take possession of it. Japan, ez Aypother is about to become the friend and ally of Russia. England alone is left as the enemy against whom Russia is arming and England certainly entertains no We note in the Singapore papers that hostile intent. No threatened Interference the European 'manager of the Singapore by her with Muscovite ambitions need be / FROM privato ' advicet from Singapore it is doct of the Chiume mandaria towards Mosura. Dispensary was recently arrested on a anticipated. Then Russia must be gather warrant and subsequently held to bail to ing together her forces for an attack on Transwer a charge brought by the Oplum Great Britain and on Great Britain's possessions and trade in the Pacific. There' Farmer for unlawfully dealing in morphin, is no other conceivable object. And why? One hundred and sixty-two bottles of It was very plainly intimated in the early morphia were seized in the Dispensary stages of the operations out here of the Chanda, which is the Malay equivalent for the phrase "prepared oplum used in our Triple Alliance of Russia, France and local Ordinances, Is defined in Singapore Germany, that France if she had not precisely stipulated for, certainly expected, to be any preparation of oplum or of
her designs on Manchuria and Karea, any preparation of which opium or morphine or any such alkalold forms an determination to demand from England the support of Russia in the French Ingredient, and which preparation is used the evacuation of Egypt-the one great or intended to be used for smoking, chew object of French ambition. A formal Honorary Secretary.ing, swallowing or Injecting."
any medical practitioner, chemist druggist duly registered or authorised is protected. It would appear that the
pore can only be for having sold morphla
THE LONG RANGE CUP and SPOONS will be shot for TO-MORROW SATUR-
DAV), over the 700 and 500 yards, distances, Ton Shots at each; avust conditions.
"Firing commences st 3.45 P.M.
REVOLVER RANGEÏ-This is now opan
for Practice, and Members may use it on any even date of the month-the add dates are
reserved for the use of the Volanterre,
F. SMYTH,
Hongkong, rath March, 1896.
GEO. FENWICK AND COMPANY, LIMITED.
THE Fajon Mall reports under dite 4th Instant as follows >The Manager and an export of the Spinning Factory which the Mitrul firm decided some months ago to start in Shangbai,,have returned to Japan, and present a favourable report an to the prospects of the enterprise,
| morphine or of any alkalold of oplum or exchange for her support of Russia In THUS with the Singapors Free Frist :-The | said not to be so popular as the enterprise
Sale of
Jewish community, we read, are to have the to the Calcutta Bar. This in verily a turning of altinction of furnishing the first lady barrister the tables as between Portia and Shylock!
Similar projects net foot In Shanghai by English, American, and Chinese capitalists are projected by the Ispanare. The alleged Americans require greater outlays en account reason for this is that English people and
Tera chandu ar oplum for medical purposes. bu demand by bath Powers for our relires M153 "Birdle" Sutherland, a member of the affect Kequorum" at the expenkoor share-
or
ment from the valley of the Nile would
Gatoty Company, who ward Lord Msrjulbank assuredly be rejected and would as
war, and so of the Earl of Tweedmouth, for £50000 for certainly be followed by a most effective diversion, would be breach of promise of marriage, Is reported to
military, on all Great Britain's possessions
of their standard of living being so much higher than Japanete, while the Chinese will always holders, from all which defects the Japanera may be considered hee. It is therefore belleved that, other things being equal, the
All Credilors are hereby required to send in HE SEVENTH ORDINARY GENERAL charge against Mr. McKrxzm In. Singa caused by a Russian attack; naval and i have accepted £6,000 in vettlement. Ngwonder! Japanese Company will be able to make ahout
said that the morphia habit is very is the extreme flank of our very extended been sent from the crow of the U.S.S. Yorktown: petitors, and from 2 to 3 per cent, more than the for purposes other than medical. It is and stations in the Far East. Hongkong | ́A TOKIO paper reports that a sum of money har i 5 per cent, more profit than its Western com-
their CLAIMS to the Undersigned before the Bald date.
Dated the 13th day of March, 1896.
515) -
VICTOR H. DEACON.. Solicitor for the Administrators, 35. Queen's Road, Hongkong.
FOR SYDNEY" AND MELBOURNE. (Calling at PORT DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLAND and QUEENSLAND PORTS, and taking through Cargo to ADILAÏDE)
THE Steamship
"OSLO,"
Captain Pedersen, will be despatched for the abore Ports TO-MORROW, the 14th instant, at Noon,
For Freight of Passage, apply to
D. M. WRIGHT & Co., 37, Praya.
Messrs. BURNS PHILPS & Co. Hongkong, 13th March, 1896,
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Agents thiçugbaut Australis ;
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
FOR SHANGHAI. (Taking Cargo at through rates for NINGPO, CHEF30, TIENTSIN, HANKOW and PORTS an be YANOTSZE,)
THE Company's Steamship
"MENELAUS,"
Captain Towell, will be despatched as above
on SUNDAY, the 15th Instant, at Daylight.
For Freight, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents.
Hongkong, 3b March, 1896.
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THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
STEAM FOR
·STRAITS, CEYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADEN, FGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON, Through life of Lading issued for BATAVIA, PERSIAN GULF, "Continental and AMERICAN PORTE,'
THE Steamship
"ROSETTA," Captain G. K. Wilght, R.N.R., caring Her Majesty'a Malls, will be despatched from this for BOMBAY, &C. on THURSDAY, the 26th March, Nan, taklog Passengers and Cargo for the above Ports. This steamer connects at Bombay with the S.S, Australia, leaving that port on the 18th April for London direct.
Silk and Valuabler, all Cargo for France, and Tea for London (under arrangement) will be transhipped at Colombo into a deamer proceeding direct to Marseilles and Landen ; other Cargo for 'Londen, &c, will be conveyed vid Bombay.
Parcels will be received at this Office until P., the day before salting, · The Contents and Value pl'all Packages are required.
Shippers are particularly requested to nate the terms and conditions of the Company's Bula of Lading,
For father Particulars apply to
ALF. WOOLLEY, Acting Superintendent.
Hangkong 13th March, 1896.
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NORTHERN PACIFIC STEAMSHIP AND
RAILROAD COMPANIES. NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.AND.
UNDERWRITERS.
OTICE is hereby given that all
MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS will be held in the HONGKONG HOTEL on THURS- DAY, the rgth instant; at Noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the General Manager, to declare Dividend, and elect a Consulting a Statement of Accounts to 1st December, 1895,
Commlites and Auditor.
We
shall look with interest for the further prevalent throughout the Straits. reports of this case. It may be of very The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company great interest to chemists and druggists wil be CLOSED from the 15th to 10th Instant, carrying on business in Hongkong. The both days inclusive.
GEO. FENWICK,
Singapore press strongly deprecates the issue of a warrant and the arrest of the General Manager.
[so accused in this case when a summons would undoubtedly have ensured his attendance to answer any charge.
Hoogkang, rgth March, 1896,
CATHAY
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NA 1165.
CHAPTER,
REGULAR CONVOCATION of
A above CHAPTER will be held in the
FREEMASONS! HALL, Zelland Street, on THURS-
attend.
Hongkong, 13th March, 1806.
Chinese waters must inevitably result in line; successful attack on our fleet in the fall of Hongkong and Singapore, and in attacks on India, Australia and, possibly, the Cape, but certainly on the two former, The China Fleet once broken there is no force east of the Cape capable of offering any resistance to the Russian squadron, much less to the ships of France and Russia combined. Could Admiral BULLER We have received a copy, from Dr.hope to offer any effective resistance with RENNIE, of his report on the plague in his present fleet to the combined forces actor in 194for ispovest if the series highest option of the skill and bravery: Canton forming of
of these two Powers? With the very
DAY, the 19th fast, at 8 30 for g.p.. precisely, fresh light on the treatment of the disease, of the Admiral and of the officers Visting Companions are cordially invited to as, in Canton, European medical men his ability to make headway against and men of his squadron, we doubt had no opportunity of treating the Isto patients or of examining the bodies after such a force as could be opposed to him death. Dr. RENIE traces the movements in these waters to-morrow. He certainly of the Plague and the route by which it could not succeed in confining the enemy reached Canton and Hongkong from its to their own ports. How, then, about our seat in Yunnan, where it has been endemic trade and commerce, even if we success for a quarter of a century. He is of opinion fully held our own in this Island and In that it travelled first by land to Pakhoi the Straits? Could the Admiral meat the and then northward to Canton, and did French and Russian combined fleets In not arrive in Canton by way of the battle with any reasonable hope of success? West River. He attributes its introduction We doubt, with all due respect, If he has under his command an adequate force with
Intimations. DAKIN; CRUICKSHANK & COMPANY, LIMITED, VICTORIA DISPENSARY,
HONGKONG.
AERATED WATERS.
SIMPLE AERATED WATER, SODA
"ODA WATER...
“INGER ALE.
LEMONADE.
ARSAPARILLA,
SARSA
of the Japanese blacksmith who was killed by to express a wish to subscribe to the stock of the through the Governor of Nagasaki, to the family Chinese, These considerations have induced "quits a number of foreign capitalists In Shanghel one of the motives of that vessel in a drunken brawi lat summer.
ONE of the allors belongleg to the Russian orpedo eraiser Vadata was arrested at Yokohama a few days ago for stealing a watch from an engineer named James Howle belonging to the U. S.-S. Boston. The light-fingered Roosklo was handed over to the Russian Consul to be dealt with according to the laws of the Great White Tsar.
London, on leave, verterday, and the Straits MR. W. Nanson was to leave Singape for Tims thinks the Governay will appoint Mr. Sobst to the vacant seat on the Singapore Municipal Council caused by Mr. Nanson's absence from the colony, Mr. Sobat, it is added, will probably be appointed Acting Gerrors Consul, vice Mr. Eschke, who goes home an
leave.
THE following from Golf is Interesting:-To all whe would study Scotland's naifosal bard we would commend the new edition of
Shanghat Sploning Factory undertaken by the. Mitsui Company, Apprekessive that land and plant would increase in valge, the Mitsu! Company concluded contracts and placed orders before the
project obtained-Government sanction. Their
ticipations bave been realized, so much so that the firm has practically gained already about 20,000 yen on land and about 60,000 on plant. →
MESSRS Wm. G. Hale & Co. In their "Circular
dated Siigon 7th March writs :-Saigon grain Borah, where the crep is even above the
verge, whereas in this colony the shortage is." becoming daily more and more pronounced, and, in consequence, bigb prices rale; ibis an regarda komeward business. For China, how- however, abipments contlaus to go forward, and as long as Chloeso can pay raling figures it is useless to hope for a decline ; il any occurs, it will be later in the year. For the present, planters are able to hold on, and will do so unifl the list mement. Anivals of paddy
has no chance, thin scàsọn, against that of
Into Hongkong to persons migrating which to meet thom, and the loss of a battle chamber's "Barns," by Mr. Wm. Wallace, from the faterior are same 25/ 28.000 picats,
from Canton to Hongkong while actually suffering from the disease, with the consequent loss of ships and men or during the short incubation period. would certainly mean the loss of Hongkong The most
the and the Straits. The command of the sea Important factor in dissemination of the plague in Canton was once gone, we should in a very short time the long-continued drought during the discover the reasons why Russia had preceding winter, only 3 Inches of rain accumulated so large an army at Vladi- falling in the five months from November vostock and why she is now harrying out to March-and the consequent scarcity of reinforcements. Can any one suggest any water and the drying up and fouling of the other reason? If so, we shall be most RASPBERRYADE, &c. wells. The first cases appeared in March, happy to take it into consideration and, and the epidemic reached its maximum in if need be, withdraw and apologise for all the middle of May 1894. Here In Hong. we have said, DAKIN, CRUICKSHANK '& Coʻs WATERS are kong the 7th June was the date of made under the constant supervision of a duly maximum intensity. Dr. RENKIE in his qualified English Chemist and will bear compa-report describes the native methods of rison with the best English Manufactures.
Special terms to HOTELS, CLUES, MESSES and other Large Consumers. Any complaints should be addressed to the Manager. Hongkong, 3rd May, rige.
A..S. WATSON & CO.,
LIMITED
ESTABLISHED A.D. 1841.
AND
WINES
SPIRITS.
best growths at MODERATE PRICES.
PRICE LISTS,
1427
with Full Detalls, to be had on Application.
treatment as more curious than edifying, and gives a few of the nostrums widely. distributed through Canton, gratultously or otherwise..
TELEGRAMS.
REUTER'S MESSAGES, THE UNITED STATES AND CUBA.
LONDON, March roth, Congress is disposed to drop the Cuben Alair.
FAR EAST,
Bat never since bright earth was horn In rapture of the apkindling worn, Might God-like' wrath and sun-lika scorn
That way, and is, And shall be while filsa weeds 278 worn,
Find words ike his.
who is known as a writer on Golf and other against 10,000 at this date in 1895. There is no demand, or enquirỳ even, except for subjects, and is a devoted student of Burns. Mr. Swinburne, fa the Nixatsinth Century for Hongkong, and even that business is of doubt- this manth, has a heautiful telbare of eighteen fol prößt. We quote:-No. 1, white milled, 'nterzison Baras. This is one i-
$1.35 per ewt., neit F. O. B.; No. 2, white milled, $275 per cat., nett F. O. B.; 10 per cent, cargo miled, $124 per cwt,, nett F. O, B.; 20 per cent, cargo milled, $1.20 per cwt., seit F. O. B. Tonnage :~~The Hongkong grain market having' receded during the earlier part of the period `under review, tönnäge suffered in consequence, and nothing over 11 cents could be 'queted for some time, but that market haring - revived again, rates at the close are livelier at 13 cents Depu fox handy boats, with sóma little desire to operate. There is nothing dalög in other diremions, Quaranting :—There is no detention as yet for arrivals from Chins, where the plague is reported to have broken out again. There is's mere doctor's visit, but we may have an imposition of 10 days at any moment, if the sickne increases.
THE Singapore Fra Prus proposes a golf | match, for a handsome cup, between their Excellencies the Governors of Ceylon and the Straits Settlements. The Straits papei jaya It: could easily be arranged to have a two roundy ma'ch on a given date, scores to be exchanged jest as in the Inter-Colonial Ride competition. The Straite paper naively adds 1-We commend this sporting proposition to their Excellencies. The of the challenger, Sir Charles Michell, "might give a handsome cop. The respective Colonial Secretaries might act as caddies to give proper official tame to the match, and the respectiva Chiel Justices (both gollen) might make themselves useful as Clerks of the Course,
We find in our Japan files a report, RUSSIAN RE-INFORCEMENTS FOR THE derived from native sources, that the
The Timer correspondeat. at Odessa states Government of Korea had borrowed that the despatch of troops to the Fat East Committen of the Singapore Golf Club on behalf actively continues, although the force-thers already exceeds 90.000 men,
or was about to borrow a million of dollars or so from the Russian Government, giving as security for repayment the northern provinces of Ping-an and Ham. klung. It is not improbable that Russle may try to give the appearance of legality to her occupation of these provinces by a loan and a pledge. A million of dollars, however, is not a very large sum for Korea to borrow or for Russia to lend, and it will not go far to enable the Cabinet at Seoul to restore order either in the finances or in the Administration. The
Nor or the ML, CARGO PORT siter removal should be rested a month contemporary attributes this movement
VICTORIA, B.C., and plices beyond, per S,S. Hanhow, has been transhipped at YOKOHAMA pe: S,S. Strathnevir, dos bero about the 31st Instant.
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,
General Agents... Hongkong, 13th March, 1896.“
[$16
"BEN" LINE OF STEAMERS.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
STEAMSHIP "BENLARIG,".- FROM ANTWERP, LONDON AND SINGAPORE,
CONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby lnformed
- that xil- Goods are being landed at their rik lata the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf, and Godown Company, L, whence and/or from the wharvos delivery may "be obtained,
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 19th instant will be subject to rent,
All Claims against the Steamer must be pre-- sented to the Undersigned on or before the 21st Instant or they will not be recognized.
All bioken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 18th Instant at a
No Fire Insurance has been effected, Billa of Lading will be countersignad by:
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,
Agenta, Hongkong, 13th March, 1896,
·
Fyrx
RUSSIA AND GERMANY. interviews with the Emperor William,
M. Goluchowald has bad two long "private
COMMON SENSE AT LAST } · solution to throw the Museums open to the The House of Commons has passed a re-
pubile on Sundays,
L
(Fum L'Avenir du Tonkin) PRESIDENT FAURE. Japanese advance of three millions has. Felix Faure was accorded an ovation at
PARIS, March 4th. been dissipated already, and it would be Nice. Fegive a grand reception In honour of ALL these axe selected by our London House, difficult to say to what useful purpose it had the Tsarewitch, with whom he is keeping up Hought direct at first hand, imported in wood been applied. There is a further state very cordial relations. and bottled by ourselves, thus saving all interment in the Kole Chronicle, and a leading.
THE WAR IN ABYSSINIA,
PARIS, March 4th, mediate profits, and enabling us to supply the article thereon, to the effect that there is
a distinct rapprochement between Japan and Most of the towns In Italy are showing their and Russia which will probably lead to disapproval of the policy pursued by the Govern an Intimate alliance, and to a definite meat in respect to Africa. Many of those who agreement as to the part which each took part in these demonstrations have been Is to play in Kores and in the wounded, one has been killed, while large
number have been arrested. politics of Eastern Asia generally. Our
General Barstlere has been recalled, and General Baldiaren as been recalled, and entirely to the apathy and. Indiffe- replace him as Commander-in-Chief. designs of Russia, and to the state of rence of the European Powers to the
Isolation in which Japan is left, especially
The Kobe by England. concludes its article by the statement that, "whether the polley of laissen fair adopted by both the late and the present Government of Great Britain will be Justified by its results time alone can prove; but Japan can hardly be blamed If she secures her position by entering into a compact with the Power which seems destined to exercise the largest control over the North Pacific,"
before use. When required for drinking at once It should be ordered to be decanted at the Dispensary before being seat out. SHERRY-Excellent Dinner and After Dinner Wines of very superior Vintagen. - All sựo true Xercs Wines.
CLARET.-Our Churels, including the lowest priced, are guaranteed to be the genuine product of the juice of the gape and are not artificially made from ralatus and currents is is generally the case with Cheap Wines BRANDY.-All our Brandy is guastatċed to be purs Cognac, the difference in price being
merely a question of age and vinisge, WHISKY.-All dur Whisky is of excellent quality and of greater age than most brands fa the market, The SCOTCH WHISKY marked "2" is universally popular, and is pronounced by the best local connoisseurs to be superior to any other brand in the Hongkong maikat..
We only guarantee our WINES ind SPIRITS
to be genuine when bought direct from us in Court Ports,
the Colony az fram aux authorised Agents at the
A, S. WATSON & CO., LD. THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY,
: Hougang, Toth Jaddary, 1890,
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PARIS, March gth. The Emperor of Austria has called on M. Republic has returned the visit of the Emporar, paper Fall Faure at Mentons. The President of the
THE DISASTER IN ABYSSINIA.
PARIS, March stb. One hundred and fifty officers and ten ikour- and soldiers were kil ́ed in the recent battle with the forces of King Manelek.
Anti-government demonstrations. continue throughout Italy, despite the efforts of the troops
to prevent item.
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We regret to learn from paragraphs in the Straits Timer of the 6th instant that Bishop Gaznler, of Singapore, is very seriously i Om Singapore contemporary says on this subject :--:
The condition of Bishop Gasnier at the General Hospital is causing much anxiety to his medical THE following, issued as a proclamation by the morning, there has been a change for the worse. attendants and friends. Since, yesterday (5th).
Governor, speaks for Itrell 1-Hongkong is a At four this morning, the doctor was hastily' British possession and with lis business, great or summoned to his bedside, and Bishop Bourdon, small, the Chinese officia's bare nothing what, Arriving afterwards, heard his confession and, at three this afternoon, was to have administered, never to do, nor are they entitled to cams here to
commonlon and 'extrame unction in the presence maki Inquiries in reference thereto. This is ❘ of all the priests. His pulso does not beat motu known to the whole world. At the opening of the than 40 to the minute:
LATER. Chinese Chamber of Commerce the Colozej.
The o fast ritem of the Church 'were daly In charge at Kowloon came over here
administered shortly after three o'clock this to fake part in the 'ceremony, His Inter- | afternoon. ́Al that flme, kowever, Dr. Croucher Immediate dan- teranca in the sphere of the Hong did not consider the Blihop kong Government was quite improper, er, although his condition is still extremely
critical,
I have communicated ibis matfer to the British Ceurol at Canton, requesting him tã report it to | A MOST extraordinary suicide is reported from the Viceroy. I have now received a copy of a | Sawyer Bar, in California. The victims was a "despatch reprimanding the said Come), and I man of 72, in fairly affect circumstances, and now isse this proclamation with the reprimand the only conceivable motive for bis act was the
weariness of sickness from which he had be attached. My object in so doing is to let all suffering for about a year. The story is told people know that the power of the Gavern- thes by a San Francisco Journal:-Windler. ment is suprare and that no one procured a cartridge Isaded with giant powder,. entrench epon it. The Viceroy's despatch and then locked himself in his room. Osce
#17 have received a despatch from the Bilifsh fase, and then sat down and calmly awaited:
there he placed the bombs within bis undership, reprimanding the Colonel is as follows
and directly over his heart. He Ignited" thể
Consul Informing me that complaint has been death that was to follow, holding the fare in one received from H.E. the Governor of Hongkong hand. What the man's thoughts were as he that on the occasion of the opening of the sat there, the instrument of destruction pressing China Chamber of Commerce at Hongkong him asunder slowly creeping upward, CA
against bis beart, the spark that was to rend the Colonel, in official robes, went over to take but be conjectured. For fully five mianies be the leading part in the ceremony. But Hong- must have larried on the brink of the kong is a British possession, and the Colonel's tried through his brain as the pages of a unfathomable abyss, while thoughts of the part going over la represent the Chinein in the history are unfolded, and-moje distracting willi ceremony was most improper. It is my duty to the dread mysteries of the future, which he reprimand him and he le hereby reprimanded was soon togative. Yet the old was did not
exme, and the heart of Das of God's waver, nor attempt to undo bis work while there was yet time. Finally the explosions noblemen
SAFETY OF THE "CITY" O3. RIO."! If there is friendship between Japan and HR ARRITES AT HONOLULU SHORT OF COAL Russla, or even a truce while Japan is recovering herself and reorganising her of the Facile Mall Steamship Company, Mr. J. Interferes with any of the affairs of Hongkong We are infebted to the courtesy of the Agent❘ accordingly, and faformed that if is futurs he forces, what is the meaning and object the powerful Russian army in this part of S. Van Buren, for the following good news of he will be dismissed. Let him not discboy.” the world of over go,000 men and of the the Co's wall known Hongkong-Frisce liner extensive reinforcements which, according City of Rio de Janeiro, satpecting whose safety
to the telegram we publish to-day, are
being hurried out by Russia to her extreme
some anxiety has beau felt recently →→→
"Hongkong, March 11th. eastern Frontler, There are no Internal
"I am glad to be able to inform you that I disturbances in Siberia "that require the am just in receipt of a cable from San Francisco presence of a large military force, and no advising me that the City of Rio de Janstro possibility of any such troubles arraing arrived in Honelinin on March, rst, short of fuel, which – left Ban Frandicó en February 6th, at any time. The country is too sparsely, and that the sailed again on the gib for. populated. There are only three powers yek RMA. In Aala with whona Russis could possiblý
The
The
MEMORANDA.
TO-DAY-13th March,
Transfer Books of the China and Manila Steamship Co,.Ltd., close from this date Tranaler Books of the China Sugar Refining to the 28th inst, inclusive, the mindless,
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was torn to shreds. The impact from the blast did little damage" other, then to the one whe- welcom?2-It, Nothing in the room was disturbed, but when those who heard the report rushed into the death chamber the sight that
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