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been a dangerous rival of Shanghai by this time, but, alss that unfortunately appears to be hope- lessly out of the question. The good folk at hame seem to forget thát "what la sauce for the goose is sauce for the gauder too," and that were only a fair amount of the constitutional rights and privileges enjoyed by our fellow-country men in the United Klagdom extended to the hapless clutzens of this colony, we should at least be able to see to it that public interests were pro- perly, protected, which, unfortunately, is not the

casa at present.

AMOY, May 26th.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, MAY 30, 1896.

THE FRENCH REGIME IN MADAGASCAR.

Charles in fifty-seven years of age. He has been interested to consider and express theis views on the Bench nine years.

upon any changes that may he contemplated.

I have the honour tot, sir,

Your most abediant servant,

R. CHATTERTON-WILCCX,

Secretary. To Sir Clande MacDonald, KCM.G., Her Britannic Majesty's Minister in China, Peking.

MR. ANDREW'S CASÌ,

Renter's correspondent at Antananarivo, writing on March 27th, says that although the · Air Nicholas O'Conor, the new Beltlsh Ambas- Fench Resident-General on hisattval Informedador to Russla, gave bis first reception on sard the foreign Console that all miners would get ult, at the Embassy in St. Petersburg, which prospecting permits on payment of ast per was belillantly decorated. sanam, almost immediately after the silval of the first British and, American miners the per- ision was rescinded, except in the case of Frenchmen. Auctioneers bolding British cences have been notified that they will be no longer allowed to hold public aucilons unlers they become naturalized Frenchmen.

ITALY AND ABYSSINIA.

AMOY NOTES.

North of the capital constantly increasing band, aumbering at present about 5,000 brigands, (FROM AN OCCASIONAL CORRESPONDENT.)

Have E:n raiding esille, destroying villages, And putting to death any one who refused to On the evening of the aard the Ocean Steam-join them. There are signs of similar risings ship Company's steamer Ulysses, from Shang- south-east of the capital, where two French hal, brought the new Commissioner of Customs, miners have been murdered. Mr. Smollet Campbell, and family to this part, He has been the I. G.'s chief secretary, and is to relieve Mr. Unwin, who goes to Ningpo as ful Commissioner. Mr. Uawin will be a great loss to Amoy, as he has, during his short relgo, made himself liked generally, and he will carry with him the good wishes of everyone. Messrs. Malcampo's well-known coasting steamer Kwangmo, Captain Makan, has been In part for several days; she will leave in & couple of days for Niagpo to be handed over to

The teatrade does not seem to be much affected by the Japanese, as tea is pouring into this port as of old. Every Douglas liner brings aver the usual amount, which looks well for the port. The Japanese apparently will not have it all their own way at present, but who can tell what the future has in store for us ?

The correspondent of the Rome Tribune kt Asmara sasents that an active alliance, exists between the Khalifa and the Negus,

case of Kitson v. Pisyiait, in which the plaintiff . In the Court of Appeal on the golk April the had obtained a verdict for £17,000 against tha defendant, was withdraws, the parties having come to an agreement.

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Foreign Office,

April 3rd, 1896.

Arena is that in which he describes the way tha

·Mexicans ect upon this old adage :—

company with an English-speaking Chinese of the class known as "street lawyers." Upon being questioned by the Poilce, the winexaan

By a curious experiment, the sharpest and shrewdest said they had been told by a "solicitor's clerk "

criminals upon conviction, are that they were not needed, However, they

sentenced to serve upon the police force, and it went to the Central Station and remaind there consent to appear the next day, and in fact is said the plan works admirably, there being na better officers than these men when entrusted until they appeared before the Com: mad gave with power and responsibility. Upon the same avidence that went far to convict the met plan, the leaders of bdganda when captured ars accuse 1. During their examination the clerk affered by the Govemment the alternative of with whom they were found the night befom | taking a command in the army, devoted to the Li Hung-chang arrived at St. Petersburg on

was seen mailaning to the witnesses, and W13 | suppression of brigandage, and this has been the Sir-I am directed by the Marquis of Salls-arrested by the Cont. and kept in custody most effectual means of clearing the country of the 30th Apill, and was received by the Russlaa authe Ities and the staff of the Chinese Legation. busy to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of for a few hours, Esing, however, released after A guard of honour, with a band and colours, ceedings of the Chiness authorities at Wachow- The belief of the Police is, I believe, that some the 3rd of March, calling attention to the pro- receiving a reprimand from the Chief Justice. was drawn up at the railway station. A hefu, by which native traders were deterred from, one was deliberately trying to keep the wiresten stepped from the railway carriage the Chinese

aroy was welcomed by the Commander of the purchasing goods offered for sale by Mr. Andrew. out of Court and thus defeat the ends of justice. Guards Corps and then received the ratings

In reply I am to state that the unsatisfactory Had he succeeded, no conviction would have natura of of the staff of the Legation to the Imperial

the proclamation issued by the Prefect been possible, and he would, presumably, have has been reported by the Acting Consul at ‚walling-room. ^LI· Hang-chang expressed his

Canton to Mr. Beauclerk, who is in communica-accused merchants.

been "cumshawed" on the release of the two wood wishes for the welfare of the Emperor of son with the Tsungli Yamen on the subject. Rassis, after which he drove in a State carriage to the Hotel de l'Europe.

that pest.

lengthy article published in the Fortnightly THE EVER-VICTORIOUS BRITISH MERCHANT, One of the most Interesting paragraphs in a Review recently, roviewing the Anglo-Franch gives of the success of British merchants in Convention in re Sium, is the account which it securing the lion's share of the trade of Slam. While Elephant date from the year 1855, and Our commercial relations with the Land of the

with reference thereto the reviewer gisles:---

Willam Lockhart, F.R.G.S., elc, died ut bifal in his efforts to arrive at a proper settlement j justlos have been defeated. In two other cases. At the lastigation of Sir John Bowring, the inte

It is hoped that Mr. Baauclerk will be subcous- of Mr. Andrew's care. Her Majesty's Governs ment are pressing the Chinese Government to carry out the spirit of their Treaty obligations in regard to the Transit Pass system,

. I am, sir,

Private information has reached St. Petersbarg that not only has the truth of the horrible mutils-residence In Granville Park, Blackheath, carly Hon of the Italian wounded at the battle of on the morning of 19th plt. Dr. Lockhart, who Adawa been officially confirmed, but that it was was in his eighty-fifth year, was the first ordered by the Negus and encouraged by the Protestant medical missionary to Chios, and head of the Abysslälan priesthood. “

went out to that country in contection with the

Your most obedient humble servant, After visiting Canton he attempted to commence The Chairman, Hongkong General Chamber of London Missionary Saclety za long ago na 1838.

(Signed) T. H. SANDERION. medical work in Macke, but in consequence of the bestility of the Portuguese authorities ha was compelled very shortly to deslat and ultimately to withdraw. He next visited Chusus, in the hope of being able to commence work there, but ultimately to 1843 he got to the newly- opened port of Shangbai, where he laboured with great success for many years.

a Chinese firm who have purchased her. This affairs were distributed in Rome on Wednesday. This Green-books dealing with African

will most probably be the last we shall see of

The despatches relative to the peace negotia her and her popular commander.

tloos with Menelik show that Italy was willing to abrogate the treaty of Uccialll, provided that, ifthe tallan protectorate of Abyssiale were excluded, it should not be replaced by the Protectorate of any other pawer. Concerning Kamala, the latest instructions to General Baldisilers are to endeavour to maintain the occupation until next automo, when a final decision will be taken. In the event of gravé peril arising, Ganers! Baldissers is left free to evacuate the place. Some of the docements show that, prior to the commencement of hsstifties and so recently a Jaly 7th last, General Baratieri had repeatedly tendered his resignation fa consequence of the refusal of the Government to send him reinforce ments, notwithstanding his Intimation that war was imminent. On January 18th Signor Crispi informed General Baraties that Ras Mangascia had invoked the aid of England and declared that he did not wish to recognize Menslik's authority. The British Government informed Ras Mangascle that the beat thing for him to do was to live at pesce with Italy.

Nathlag has come to light as yet about the Wie gambling affair of the other day, when a Customs officer and several Chinese were caught in a den by the Customs' Tostal, who caused thelr asrest. The whole affair has been kept most secret and all that is known to the peblie is the closing of the des and that the foreigner implicated mource the loss of bis watch and chain, but the Tosial has gained his point in stopping game which has been going on secretly for some ume.

The Tastal, the Chinese say, goes through the town nightly, dressed in plain clothes, with the object of catching all evil doers, and one he has caught, including, as I say, many a full-fledged Customs officer.

NEWS BY THE ENGLISH MAIL:

THE "DEFENDER" AGAIN !

LONDON, May 11t.

It is reported that Mr. Vanderbilt has bought the yacht Defender and Mr. M'Calmout her competitor, Valkyrie, and that arrangements have been made for a race between the two yachts in the Mediterranean,

A PHILATELIC CLUB,

A philatelic club and exchange has been formed in London, and premises have been taken at 40, Jermyn Street. On Wednesday of each week high change will be held from 6 to 10

THE RUSSO CHINESE SECRET TREATY, (House of Commons, April 27th.) SIT A. ROLLIT: I desire to ask the Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs whether there is any foundation for the persistent statements la In the knowledge of Her Majesty's Government the Fress that a treaty has been concluded between China and Russia, whereby Chius cedes to Russia large portions of her territory, and al:c commercial and preferential treatment.

ME. CURZON: The Government have been informed by the Russian Ambassador that the statements" which have appeared in the public Prers as to secret treaty between Chios and

Russla, by which the former has ceded a large

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THE HONGkong general CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

At a monthly meeting of the Committee held at the Chamber's room on the 28th instant there were present:-Mesin A. McConachie (Vice Chairman), G. 3. Dodwell, N. 1. Ede. N. A. Siebs, H. Smith, T. H. Whitehead, and R. C. Wilcox (Secretary),

The minutes of the last monthly and two special meetings were read and confirmed.

NEW.MIMDIRS.

Messrs W. G. Humphreys & Co., F. Blackhead & Co, Harling, Boschmann & Menrall, Sander & Co., and Mr. Ed. Reblasen were elected members of the Chamber.

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NEW COMMITTEES,

and it was guanimonsir agreed, that the Com

The Chairman proposed, and Mr. Edeseconded, mittee should be constituted as follows

Arbliration Committee J. J. Bell-Irving, G. B. Dodwell, A. McConachie, St. C. Michaelsen,

N. A. Slebs, T. H. Whitehead.

Corresponding Commiites—J, J, Ball-Irring, N. J. Ede, T. Jackson, H. Smith.

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Commerce.

TRADE WITH FORMOJA.

Copy Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 24th April, 1895, Sir,I am directed to sequaint you for the information of the Chamber of Commerce with the following facts on the subject of the duties leviable in Japan on British-owned goods from Formosa which have been transhipped at Hang- kong:--

It was decided by the Japanese Government, that from the date on which the island of For- mosa became a portion of the dominions-of His Imperial Majesty the Emperor of Japan, cargo conveyed in Japanese foreign-going vessels and foreign vessels from the open poils of Japan to ports in Formosa where Imperial Customs Houses are established or from Formosan pera where Imperial Custom Houses are established to japanese open ports should be treated in the same way as cargo transported froin ana Japan. ese open port to another, and that cargo transported from Formosan ports where no Im- perial Customs House is established, in respect Commissioner of Customs that it has been con- of which satisfactory proof is produced to the

veyed from a Formosan port, should be treated in the same masanar,

The question has now aries whether this arrangement is applicable only to direct ship ments between Formosa and Japan, or whether arge, accompanied by a through bill of lading the above treatment can be claimed in respect at

Hongkong an rants for Japan, shipped from Formoss, but transkipped at

Although the Customs charges levied on a Yokohama under a through bill of lading cargo of sugar recently shipped from Takso to allowing of transhipment at Hongkong, and and on the production of satisfactory evidence se to the origin and destination of the carga, refunded by the Japanese Government, it is con- sidered doubtful whether the treatment accorded in this instance can be generally claimed as a matter of right.

This is one case in which the attempt falled. In three other cases within a month the ends of of suspected amon to the western part of the city, where the evidence found after the king abolished all the monopolies, introduced a extinction of the fire was even more damning treaty with England. Seven European firms, low customis tariff, and concluded a commercial than in the casu just heard, the Police have been the occupants of the premises disappearing the work of opening up the trade of the country aaable to make a case on account of the hailing from London, Hongkong, and Slagapore

conviction was impossible because a lines, energetically taken in hand. Although at once established themselves fa Bangkok, and In another case of even worse crime a who at the time of arrest gave the these ploneer firms were at different nationall Police goed information, first ran away, and

ties-Beltith, German, French, and American-it after he had bean induced to return, was Englishmen. The three great export trades ef was not long before the lion's share fell to the unable to recognise the persons concerned or to give any evidence that would im. Slam-rice, teak, and pepper became to all plicate the prisoners. The Police complain

Intants and purposes English monopolles. The bitterly, and with justice, of this tampering with treated in English mills at Bangkok, packed in Calcutta bags, and shipped in Britisk witnesses, generally traceable, in their opinion at least, to this same clum of "street lawyers, bottoms. All the teak concessions were in and are strongly of opinion that when this work Edtish hands. English houses were established can be traced to any person exemplary punish in the northern towar of Chlengmal and Lakon, ment should be inflicted.

and their forest contracta were worked by British Yours italy,

Burmans and Shing, while their mills sawed the logs at Bangkok, and their ships carried Hongkong, 10th May, 1896.

them to Hongkong Bombay, and London, Three-fourths of the pepper trade of Chantabun was under English control. In the flaport trade CLIPPINGS FROM THE

the British share also preponderated. The MAGAZINES,

clothing of the whole people was supplied by Lancashire and Bombay; nearly all the sugar consumed came from English factories at Hong. kong, and British machinery and hardware held the field to themselves. Of the carrying trade. of Siam over eighty per cent. was British. The

country were British, and all shipments were local fie and marine insurance was monopolised by English companies. The only banks in the

financed by them. It was on this solid British interest that France now cast longing eyes. Her designs were purely predatory,

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JUSTICE.

HOMAGE TO THE QUIEN.

Sir Edwin Amold writes in The Forum at excellent milicle on "Victoria, Queen and Empress," in which he rapidly sketches some of under the reign of our great Queen. He says the marvellous results which have been achieved

Tha beart of gold, the will of fron, the royal temper of steel, the pride, the patriotiem, and the deep platy of Victoria have been enabeleed in aspect of which especially strikes those who a small but vigorous frame, the mignonne

THE HUMAN RACE DETERIORATING?

days." It was reported how, when Prince Albert that it is not, and endeavours to prove it by the Mr. Mulhall, who contributes a most interesting behold her for the first time in these her chair-article to the North American Review, thinks was dying, be roused himself from a period of usual array of statistice, which he summariace and Sovereign, saving to her with a kiss, "Good wandering to turn with ineffable love to hii spousÛ

was actually passing away, after these twenty- little wife 1" And when the Prface Consort ane wears of wedded happiness. It was told how in your Hiile mile," at which last words the Angel of Death stayed his hard while once again the dear eyes opened and the dying lips smiled. But though this be so, no one who has been honoured by near approach, to Her Majes ty, or has ever tarzled in her presence, will fall to testify to the extrems majesty of her bearing, mingled always with the most perfect grace and gentleness. Her voice has, moreover, alway!

1. The birth-rates of seven principal European nailono bava declined notably since 1880,

2. The decline in death-rates has been still

not falling, but rising.

pm, when members can sell and exchange 'postage stampa and once every month auction portion of territory to Russia, are devoid of the letter of 3rd March calling attention to the actually so transhipped, were, as a special case, the Queen best over him and whispered, "It seater, and the surplus of births over deaths is

sales will be held.

FORTHCOMING MARRIAGES.

The following marriages have been arran. ged Between Mr. Sydney Buxton, M.P., and Mildred, eldest daughter of Mr. Hugh C. Smith, of Mount Clare, Roehampton; between Lard

·Francis Godolphin Osbarée, Lieutenant R.N.. second'sop of the late Duke of Leeds, and Ruth, elder daughter of the late Vice-Admiral Greive; and between William Boarchler Sherard Wrey Lienienst R.N., fourth vos of Sir H. B. T Wrey, Bari, of Brinstaple, and Flora Bathurst, youngest daughter of the late Vice-Admiral

Greive..

THE LATE BARON HIRSCH.

The funeral of Baion Hirsch took place lo Paris on Monday. · A large number of Parisian nolabilities 211embled at his house in the Rue de l'Elyré, where the Grand Rabbi of France, M. Zidek Kabo, enlogized the late Baron, and i brief discouret delivered by M. Leven, vice president of the Allance Iszélte. The chief mourners were the brothers and the two adopted sons of the deceased. There were no flowers or wreaths. A prayer was offered at the grave by

M. Zadok Kahn,

NIW ORDER OF KNIGHTHOOD.

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lightest foundation. (Hear, hear.)

Sir E ASHMEAD-BARTLETT? Can the right hon. gentleman say whether that reply refers only to the reported cession of a large portion of the ́northern territory of Chins, or whether it includes the construction of the Trans-Siberian Rall across Chinese territory, especially to Port Arthur?

Mr. CURZON: The reply of the Russian Ambassador related to the report alluded to by my hon. friend which appeared in several news- papers as to the existence of a secret treaty giving commercial advantages, and handing over to Russia large portions of Chinese territory, Beyond that I have nothing to say.

HAVAL AND MILITARY.. Capfalo Sidney S. Lang, Army Service Corps, bar left for Hongkong, to taka up the appolat- ment of Dopty Assistant Adjutant-General there. The death to announced of Dr. Arthur Anders son, C.B, formerly Inspector-General of Her Majesty's Military Hospitals. Dr. Anderson served throughout the China War of 1857, and received the China Medal with clasp for the capture of Canton.

There is a pretty general rumour that Admiral Henry Duncan Grant, C.B., is on the are of his The creation of a new Order of Knighthood-voluntary zellresent. If this be so, Admiral the Royal Victorian Order is announced is the Sir Michael Culma-Seymour will become the London Gasetis. It will be conferred upon those next available flag officer for the coveted Ports- among Her Majesty's subjects, or the subjects mouth command. Sir Edmund Fremantle would

THE WUCHOW OBSTRUCTION CASE. Read letter from Mr. Sanderson, of Foreign Office, acknowledging receipt of Chamber's action of the Chinese authorities at Wachow-fa in obstructing trade under transit pass.

PROMIBITION OF IMPORT OF CATTLE AT SAIGON. receipt of telegram prohibiting import of cattle Read letter from Colonial Secretary announcing

at Saigon.

DUTIES LEVIABLE IN JAPAN OM BRITHH-OWNED

GOODS FROM PORMOJA. Read letter from Colonial Secretary, dated 24th April, acquainting Chamber with certain facts on the subject of the duties leviable in Japan on British-owned goods from Formosa which have been transhipped at Hongkong: also reply to samé, dated 29th April.

· THE IMPORT DUTIES ON POREIGN GOODS IN CHINA,

In consequence of the reported latention of the Chinese Special Ambassador, Li Hang-chang, to Russia to subsequently visit other European Courts and endeavour to obtain an Increase in the present import duties on foreign goods; a letter (tabled) was addressed to the British Minister at Peking on the 16th May, expressing the hope that before any definite steps are taken in that direction an opportunity will be afforded to the Chambers of Commerce Interested to express their views upon any changes that may ba contemplated.

Secretary stated that coples of this letter had

I am, therefore, to request that I may be favoured for the information of his Excellency the Governor, and for transmission to the Sacrs tary of State, with the views of the Chamber of Commerce as to whether the affect of the privilege, if claimed and accorded, would be likely to prove beneficial or otherwise to the

trade of this colony.

I have the honour to be, sir,

Your most obedient servant, (Signed) J. H. STEWART LOCKHART,

Colonial Secrełny, The Secretary, Hongkong General Chamber of

Copy

from Formosa which may be transhipped at

been

pleasant and musical to hear, and is so now. The hand which holds the sceptre of the wear is the softest that can be touched the re which have grown dim with labours of stats for England, and with too frequent tears, are the Eindest that can be seen.

THE CHANCE FOR CHINA.“

In the Mont: for January Dr. Carus begin an elaborate investigation lata Chinese philosophy, Mastrated with Chinese characters and pictures, in which he deploren, the pitiable plight of Empire and people, but observes :-----

29th April, 1896. Sir beg to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 24th Inst. on the subject of the duties leviable in Japan on British-owned goods Chisere civilisation and of the Chinese national Nevertheless, there is at the foundation of the character a nucleus of moral worth and Hongkong, in which, after citing a case showing intellectual capabilities which may come to the that "on satisfactory proof of the origin and destination of the carra being given, the Customs on sale. To conquer China in war may be easy enough, but to compete with her children charges were refunded by the Japanese Govern- ment, though it was constared doubtful in the industrial pursuits of peace may prove Impossible. The conqueror often

3. Sama nailons with a low birth-rata have a greater natural increase than others with the Highest birth-rate,

4. Marriage-rates have declined since 1850, but the number of children to a marriage has Increased in every country except Belgium.

5. The natural increase of population has proceeded with greater rapidity since 1880 than before.

A-NEW DANGER FOR HOSPITALS, Hospital authorities will do well to study the Case of Alfred Keegüo's claim against the Birm Ingham City Fever Hospital, which was recently decided against the hospital authorities in the County Court. On August 24th one of Keegan's boys was attacked by scarlet fever. The boy was removed to the City Hospital, and there treated until October 8th, when he was sent home. As the boy was being taken home by his parents they noticed discharging sore. behind his car. Next day Dr. Simpson was called in, and ordered him to be isolated- condition. Is the result a second child was considering that he was mill in an Infections attacked by the ferm and died. Then another and another became victims of the disease. When all the Illnesses bad come to an end, h Keegan considered that the City Hospital had actually sent home a patient what still ia an infections condition, and, that all the

of foreign Stales, whose services to herself she | be promoted to the rank of full Admiral and been forwarded to H, E, the Governor, the China whether the treatment then accorded could be succumbs to the less noisy but mars powerful suffering und loss to his family had been the desires to recognise by a high distinction, The there is no reason why he should not go to Association, London, and revezal English generally cialised so a tight, HE, the Governor virtues of the conquered. Thus Graeca over- & result of the defective judgment of the hospital

Chambers of Commerce and all the Chambers in Chisa.

new Order approaches more nearly to the Family Orders of Foreigo Monarchies than to any Order at present existing in this Empire. In the first clars, which will be very much restricted, the Royal Princes will be föcluded, but very few others In this country, The Order will rank next after the Order of the Indian Empire, The Pre- fect and the Mayor of Nice have both received the Royal Victorian Order.

A JAPANESE MUSICAL PLAY.

"THE CONGREB OF CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE- OF THE EMPIRI, A circular letter from the London: Chamber was yead stating that the date of meeting of the

Devonport as Commander-in-Chief, which would be a fitting reward for his services in China. Sir John Fisher, Controller of the Navy, would Vice-Admiral, and might relieve become a Admirzi Erskine la North America, who could be transferred to the command at the Nose,

The battleship Hannibal, the latest addition | Congress had been advanced from 15th to 8th to the Brlilsh fleet, was successfully launched June. from Pembroke Dock on 28th nit. The Hannt. bal in a first-class battleship of the Majestic

Gitska, a Jagadere musical play, written by an improved type of vessel on somewhat similar emporile saccess was obtained by 7As class, and, excluding, perhaps, the Renown and Mests Owen Hall and Harry Greenbank, with i llues, of which it is proposed to build four music by Mr. Sidney Jones, which was produces ressols, is one of nine Ironclads which represent al Daly's Theatre on Saturday. Nor was the the latest modern ideas of our leading British success greater than the plece deserved.. It Daval architects. The sister ships are the seems well within the bounds of possibility that Mofetic, built at Portsmouth, the Magnificent, these willers many develop from the sabes of the belit at Chatham, both of which are now la glorified variety show a form of dramatic enter commission as flagships of the Channel Squadron: fainment similar in most respects to the real the Prince George and Cartar, bullding at Ports. light opera-a cousommation devoutly to be mouth, the Victorious and Mustrious, building The Geirka is hamorous without at Chatham, the Supiler bailding at Clydebank eternally transgresifng the laws of decency, by Messrs. J. and G. Thompson, and the Mars clever without being forced and silly, and ex at Birkenhead by Laird Brothers. All these, tremely beautiful from the spectacular paint. with the exception of the Casar and the The honours of the performance were fairly wariowa, have been already either floated or divided between Miss Marie Tempest, who launched. sang with real chum, and Miss Letty Lind, who mada a great hit

THE EMPEROR AND THE MILITARY, COULTS.

A Ministerial crisis is reported to be imminent in Berlin in consequence of the persistent resist ance in the highest quarters to the reform of the laws of procedure for the military Courts. The Sovereigns of the Federal States, among them being the King of Saxony, the Prussian Counch! of Ministers, and the Imperial Diet are unael | mously of opinion that the time has now come to stop abilly-sballying and to carry out the desired reforms. The opponent of the reforms, who is believed almost to have gained, the

A naval correspondent states that a big race la going on between the contractors of the Powerful and Terrible as to which ship shall be ready first to go into dock at Portsmouth for completion. It la quite settled that both vassals are to go there in preference to Southampton which was at one time supposed to be the only place possessing sufficient dock accommodation. Both firms will deliver long before their contract dater.

CORRESPONDENCE.

The following is the interesting correspon

she effect of the privilege, !! conceded, would be requents the views of the Chamber as to whether likely to prova beneficial or otherwise to the trade of this colony.

In reply I am directed by the Committee to that, although the commercial classes of the now Treaty with Japan, embodied In Articles V. to XI, make no special reference to cases of transhipment, the general tenour and meaning of those clauses, providing for fair and equitable

to include such right. In the absence, however, of a distinct understanding on the subject, it is most desirable that the privilege of transhipping at Hongkong should be definitely provided for, inasmuch as a dents! of the claim would sssuredly kavu un fujurious effect on the trade of the colony,

meeting held on Thursday last 7-- dence referred to in the foregoing report of the treatment, would seem to indicate an Intention

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THE PROPOSED INCREASE OF THE IMPORT DUTIES.

General Chamber of Commerce, Hongkong, 16th May, 1896. Sir,-An announcement made by Reuter's Agency on the 4th Instant to the effect that His Excellency Li Hong-chang Intends visiting the Courts of the various Tresty Powers partly with a view to obtaining an increase of five to eight per cent. ad valorem of the import dattes levied an foreign goods in China has aroused tha attention of ible Chamber, the question being one that seriously concerns all those engaged in commerce in this colony and Chinese" Treaty, Ports.

Whilst recognising the fact that, under certain condiilons and guarantees, the duties might not unreasonably be subjected to some incrense, the Committee are most azzions that the principle even should not be conceded unless it is first fald down that the increased daty is to free the goods absolutely from all further charge throughout the Chinese Empire. That is to say, sa increased Import duty, levied at the port of arrival, shall

I have the honour to be, air,

Your most obedient vervant,

(Signed) R. CHATTERTON WILCOX,

Secretary.

CORRESPONDENCE.

[W7% de non nocemilly endorse the opinions accused by

4. Gorencendents de side sokson)

RE THE ARSON CASE,

To run Torron OF THE " Bamazoo Trenirape '"

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Normans. It is very dosbifal what the result action for damages in the County Court, came Rome and the Saxony anglicised the authorities. Accordingly he instituted an of a free competition with the Chinese-will-be and won it, the judge awarding him fifty pounds. Their imperturbable patience, their steadfast character, their plous reverence, Is, that there see no means known to science tbelt, endurance, The point to be considered by hospital authorities their respect for learning, should not be underwhereby we can say with definite precision a rated... China is offered in her recent misfortuner what period the infectiousness of a particolar the chance of a spiritual rebirth. Should she scarlet fever case cesses. Medicine in not, like avail herself of this opportually, she would, with mathematics, an exact science, and, probably,

never can be made so.---Horpital,

untold virgin resources, at once take a prominent rank among the nations of the earth; and her civilisation might become strong enough to la- dance and modily out own,

for based millions of inhabitants and her

THE EFFECT OF THE INCREASED OUTFUT OF GOLD,

Mr. Edward Alkinson, writing in the North American Review, given it as his opinion that the increased production of gold, which has been so remarkable a feature of recent times, will produce ne very great effect upon our económical position. He sayı:—

Upon this view of the necessities of trade, of

SHIPPING AND MAIL NEWS.

MAIA DURI American (City of Peking) to-morrow, Canadian (Empress of China) and prox. German (Prins Heinrich) and prox.. American (Dork) 9th proz American (China) 13th prox. Tacoma (Tecomá) 13th prox.

SHIPPING RETURNE From 8 pm, yesterday to 5 pm, today, ARRIVALS.

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the extension of credit, and of the movement of | Diuterės uosima.steamer, from Tamsul s huge and immensurable increase in the ax- Hertha changes of the world, the present and the pro- | Katter-4-Hindma spective increase in the production of gold, St. Louis M. while giving assurance of a supply adequate as John Balseley „barque

reserve for the vast extension of credit, yet presents no siement of such an increase as to

Aggregating 7,083 tons-register. DEPARTURES, seriously affect its immediate value or estimation Ark sunumuštasser, for Fakhol.

that is to say, it will have no immediate or Hanet wou direct er wages. The present annual increase in the pro- Para C. C. Klao...

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" gold, although absolutely greater than Drakerdangon even that of 1549 to 1870, is yet less in ratio to Swirang

which it serves as a standard, and in the conduct Backldats Mars of which it serves as the basis of credit or unit of Garda redemption.

WHY NOT A WOMAN'S DAY'?.

Mestrs. Thornycraft and, Sons have receives / render.such goods fres of lekin and all other, werticnlar case, sa puilinad by the Attorney" the vastly increased commerce of the world, for { Achtilet sate

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National Council of Women, writing in the Ingridynė e Arena on A Half Century of Progress Techow takai Mrs. Habeth Cady Stanton's eight. Along be kept as a spičoasi holiday, Ɛhe says ş leth birthday, the 13th of next Movember, should "Alblagia

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DEAR SIRDaring the trial of the mrson case, which resulted, on the conviction of the socused by a special Jary, such as it would be hard to equal in Hongkong, in the Chief Justice pasing the exemplary sentence he did last night, one of the difficulties the Police continually meet came to light. This is "the "apleting away" of witnesses for the Crown by certain class of Chlumn. The ciremnstances of this

Bapposing the Chinese Government concede General, are these s--Shortly after the fire, when of four new torpedo-boat destroyers Ips the this point, the question than remains, what the suspicious of the police were aroused, five Royal Navy. Of these, one is to steam at a guarantees can be obtained that the various personal of whom were on the premises the Emperor's ear, is General von Hakako, tha chief | maximuna speed of 31 knots, which is equal to focal imposts, which are at prosent the mainstay || Aven ensioirsad in the crime. On being closely. Professor Mary Dickinson, President of the Mascotte umnus in Kowloon

of the fire--were arrested on suspicion of three are to have a speed, ilke the Desperate gemak burden on the back of trade, rendered eriniaed, it was found that the two convicted nearly 37 statute miles per hour. The other of the officials in South Chine, will not

being and Fame, of 30 knots. Two bosts of similar the more intolerable to the extent of the additional yesterday won the minstey. of the shop and speed are to be bulit by Harle's Shipbuilding and duty? The guarantees would need to be ample the only one who

gained had Engineering Company of Hull. The six first- and reliable, similar to those afforded in certain the sutraps been knoodarial,he other three class torpedo-boats which are in the course of matters by the collection being placed in the were therafoen alesand when the case can construction by Mesus. Yarrow for the Chillen hands of the Chinese Imperial Maritime before the Pollos Magistrate, and, upon being Government are 15alt. Gin. in length by 15. Customs.

„the "Witam, bar, a guru-goch sin, beam, having a guaranteed spend when inlly The unfortunata falizm of the Imperial evidence sa, in conjunction with the Police loaded of a53 knots.

Government, when negotiating the provisions of evidence, caused the kerstrais in commit the the new Treaty with span, to consult with, or two principales for trift at the Sessions. In fact, refer the matter to, the Hongkong Government, then evilance was vital to secure a conviction, women belongs the praise of establishing, en Food for Consumptives—Scott's Emulsion of was the means of placing the leading Industry Thay accordingly bound over to appearman Why not a Staston Free Library Lime and Soda la a most wonderial food for the dowing, or supporting them, shall be dedicated to Pure Cod Liver Oil with Hypophosphatan of in this colony at a most serious disadvantage, before the Chief Justice when the case came on mkwaby a disastrous, il not fatal, blow will be fớc RIAL), TAM was in the last ten days of April, a Barton Hospital, Hosmer Maserm of Art, Consumptire. It not only gives strength and given to its engar refining trade when the Treaty Front them sinil the 1815wthe first day of the an Anthony School of Clifzenship, and many Increase the flach, but hails the instation of comes into force...

paper Stacions-they were not sets by the Falles, more, each receiving is dedication on the sath the throat and lungs. It is very palatable p. It is therefore not without much anxiety that who began to land wapitions hat they and day of November, which should warmers be children take li like milk, and in sil wating my Committee regard the proposed alteration of rum. away, ka wilde mica cowvkilen would known among us as the plouper holiday, the day diseases both for adults, and children, it farm the tariff under the Treades with Chins, and have been very difficult, if not impossible

when the present beings its offering to the past 2: marvellous food and medielas. Any Chernist can skey enzostly hope that balore suy defalia | Duspita cuenfid soarch by the Folios, it was

mapply it--Bole Agents for Hongkong and the The most Interesting tien ja Tuztion Clark's Tee of Chias HeWatclam & Coy (Hong: fengnan on- Soleant el 21-basics, Bir Ankur i will be attended on nii tău Chammars of e

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BIMETALLISMO TE

of the mallary Cabinet, whose reaction Inficance has been all along the main obstacle. General von Hahake and a handful of officers would prefer to see the military laws of procedure modalled on the system paraned by the Inquist. tlos rather than on that of modern courts et Justice,

The Bimetallist Congress as Brussels broke up last Thursday after forming tissit, upon the motion of M. Beernaert, into a permanent come mlitno, of which the members are pledged to continue their efforts to arrive at a soludon of the monetary problem through the adoption of the principle of faservational bimetalllum." The Congress adopted M. Beernaert's notion demand.

MISCELLANEOUS ITEME." ing the establishment of s, fixed ratio in the Russia, according to the Oficial Gazette, la Thsue of gold and slivar by means of an agres- shout to appoint a Consul General for Shanghai. ment among civilized nations and advocating. We learn that Marshal Yamagata, now in the gradual rehabilitation of silver, The Congress Europe, to attend this coronation of the Teas, is expressed the hope that Great Britain would | not la vary frood kaulik. take the 'falijativi in ralaing an international

A decrea adif was pronounced last week at the request of a leading stoker on Hör Majesty's ship Britannia, numed Bolt. The co-respondant, Luxon, a petty officer on the Dolphin, was condensed to pay £75 damages,

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day to which to rese statues to heroines as well John Balasley. as to heroes, day when institutions, if to

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