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He also reports that two hundred thousand of the Cuban peasantry have died of starvation.
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ing to yield to humane demands for the restora» than of peace in Cuba.
cuss the probable effect of war upon trade, Public opinion is much divided, many of the papers expressing the eplalon that the United On the other hand, Continental spinion does States ought to be satisfied with the concessions not justify American Interference and refutes that Spala is offering others declaring, how.atterly to recognize any but selfish motiven st avez, that the United States is right to demand the back of America's policy. This, after all, i tag the independence of Cubs is the only meane only natural and fornlibes another example of of preventing the recurrence of the disturbance the tondamental differences between the Angio and quieting Just fodiguation in Americs at Saxon character and that of the Continental|Mr.
races. It is Utopian and practically) l=credibIS, in the estimation of Cantinental diplomacy, that any nation should perform a stern and aă- welcome daly to humanity loveleing serious anctifices, when that dinty is outside its own
The Foreign Relations Committee In the Senate has reputed that the Maine was dea troyed by either an official act of the Spaniah nathostiles, or gross negligence equivalent to a ❘ criminal action. In the House of Represents Elvos there was a disgraceful scene of wild dis-Spanish mirals. order in the debate on the President's message Hardly anybody in serious political circles regarding Cuba. The members tought and doubts that war is coming, the points at (arus rushed the sales of the house like madmen, being deemed ineconcilable, although avery Opprobrious appellations were exchanged by the paper does full justice to President McKinley's members, who called such other "lars and moderation and evident desire for peace. The "scoundrels," Heavy books were flang about, National Conservative newspapers have taken and the Speaker, who vainly tried to restore the occasion to point out that in the event of order by appealing to the members not to dis-war Germany ought to scise the opportunity to grace Congress, was hissed. The London Times, secure objects which her politicises have been in commenting on the occurrence, says that it ta | aiming at for years. The Deutsche Zeitung, unfortunate thai such scenes háve disgraced an the loading organ of this party, express the hope Assembly when disconi:g a great national that the German Foreign Office is arranging to ishes, and claiming to act as an avanger of "appropriate Samoa, drive the Americans from there, and take possession of one or more of the wrong,
Antilles if possible. After Caba has become
NEW YORK, April.
A dispatch to the World from Madrid says : The Ambassadors of five great European powers -France, Germany, Russia, Italy and Austria —have diplomatically informed the Government of Spain that war with the United States can only be avoided, in their judgment, by Spain yielding. The Ambassadors of Europe hava advised extreme concessions to the United States. They have appealed to Spain's prido, moble self-crifice, and self-interest. They mean that she must abandon Caba.
at the same time.
In plain English, this means that Austrian troops would, Il necessary, be sent to Spain maintain order and to supperen civil war The Austrian troops mould have behind them the alled moral and physical forces of Europe. The Papal Mancio, who has has been repeatedly to the palace in the last twenty-four hours, Is believed to be la sympathy with this programme.
LONDON, Aptil gük.
The Vienna correspondent of the Daily Tels. grach says: How seriously the situation is understood here is shown by the fact that court chicles already believe that Queen. Regent Christina may soon return to her native land,
Soilable preparations are already malding at the palace of her brother,
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It is leamed at the Foreign Office here that the Cânsamaha incident has been sailsfactorily led, Spain agreeing to pay 45000 pesetas
damages for the destruction of Gemman property and the lives taken by the insurgents in that part of Cuba. In consequence of this settle- ment the German war #hip Geter has been or dased to Braall instead of going to Havana for the purpose of collecting an indemnity and punishing the perpetrators of the outrage. The nawspapers, however, call on the Government to sand at least one way ship to protect German interests in case of hostilities, and it is under- stood the Navy Department has fastracted the oficiale at Kiel to send a vessel actors the Atlasile,
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Ja oibar words, the Continental attitude la now only a repetitios of the policy with regard to the Armenisa Barror. Europa eclused to bellave in England's good faith, and refuses to belleve in America's good felth now.
I cannot refrain from emphis'sing farther the sincerity of England's sympathy. I make acknowledgment all the more freely because I have never hesitated to exileise English projects and English Flicy in thesa despatches. It is only very recently has Englishmen realised or took the trouble to learn of the Cuban horrors | of the past three years. It req tred only this knowledge to turn Belilah sympathy unani mously to the support of the Washington Administration in lis efforts to check at any cost further crimes against humanity. This sym. pathy has not failed to take a practical form every way which the strict rules of diplomacy and international law permit;
THE STEAMER « PEIFANG" ON FIRE.
SHANGHAI, May 5th.
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The Ambassadors of the same powers called upns President McKinley 'n Washington in the Interests of price as a matter of form. There was possibly do exnestation, na hope that the United States would receda one inch lis vital
The German steamship Palyang (Capt. demand-ihat Spain mari give up Cuba. But
Köhler), belonging to the Chlon Casst Naviga- the powers may have felt that as they were
In the event of an outbreak the official atti-ton Company, Hamburg (Messen. Siamysen sad about to tie coercion in Madrid, it would be diplomatic to make a demonstration to Washing.tude of Germany will not be changed,. Under Co. Agents), had an exciting experience on her no circumstances will she depart from the lasi voyage from Hongkong to Shanghai, which There are reasons to believe that the powers strictest neatrality. The Spanish Embassador she reached yesterday morning. She left Hong- have made extraordinary propositions to Spain. here, Señor Mendes de Vigo, mida another kong on the 18th lime, at 3.30 in the afternoon, They have said in effect that if the should make attempt daring the past week to secure Got with a full cargo of general merchandise, and such concessions to the United States as they many's latervention or mediation, while Em-called in at Aberdeen where she took on board 28 esses ofcartridges for the Shanghal Municipal belleved to be accessary the powers of Europe peror Francis Joseph of Austria renewed biz would guarantee ber against war. both external personal and confidential solicitations on the Council and ze to pounds of dynamite for the and Internal. The powers would delegate to me subject with Emperor William. Germany, Imperial Chines Customs. The cartridges and however, has taken up the position that the dynamite were stored in the afterhold. In he: one of their own number, Austria, where throne
Loretold she had a large quantity of sultpetra is ro closely alijed to the irons of Spain by the qocation exclusively concerns the United States iles of bloed, the duty of defending Spain against and Spain and that unless bold of these countries and 30 hogshands of alcohol (spirits of wine), sik German mediation, or good offices, any steps and in her ween-decks a grest mass of mis- any interval fees that might arise as a menace
In the matter would be useless.
cellaneous cargo, lucluding a great many to the dynasty as a result of yielding to the
The semi-official North German Gasette packages of common cheap European matches, demands of the United States.
1479: A statement has been made in foreign having, in fact brought on the cargoes from newspapers and here and there in German Europe of two of the Kingain Liners, and of the papers that in the dispute between Spain and Austrian Lloyds and Italian Navigation Com America the German Government has departed pany's steams. The weather was rough and trom the fine of strict mentrality. It is impossible the vastel underwent a considerable amount of to discover where on this vlow is based. From pliching about to the first part of her voyage, the beginning of these complications to the pre- until at 4.40 p.m. on the next day (the 20th), sent hour the Government-bas abstained fram Just after passing Names, it was discovered that any attempt which could savoar la any way of the cargo la the main "ween-locks was on fire. aring sides, and has particularly avoided every-Captain Köhler immediately decided to run in thing which might have the effect of disturbing thors, and made for Owick Bay, where he at- Our relations with United States, to which chored at 5.30p.m. in three-and-a-half fathoms of Germany is bound by foo yasıx of unclouded water. By this time the fire had obtained a strong friendship, Wetblak we are not mistaken in bold on the vessel's iron decks, part of which, saying the Goverment by the whole publie over the location of the outbreak, which was on opinion of Germany babint in the policy of the starbased elde, well forward of the wheel. borne and bridge, became buckled, whilst ike absoluto neutralny which it has paused.
It is said on unexceptionable authority that the teak deck above was charred. After consider. Queen Regent was the foliator of the movement able difficulty two lines of hose were got to bess to enlist the Pope in Spito's behalf and that on the fire through boles ent in the fron deck, Emperor Francis Joseph aided bar, bat Emperor white buckets of water were piled vigorously William warned them that the stap was likely through the small space that was opened in the to meet with the decided disapproval of the batchway; but otherwise all air was kept from majority of Americans,
the bold. The fact of the ship being so fell of Lieat. A. P. Niblack, the United States naval cargo, and provided with heavy iron decks attache here and at Rams, is walking orders to beneath the teikwood, made the work of the proceed to Italy again. Commander Willard abip's company more difficult, while the reflec Brownson, the agent of the United States Navy tion that such a large amount al infiammable Department in Europe, has been given authority and explosive cargo was on board did not add It was seen at once to issue fastructions to all the United States anything to their comfort,
that the Gre was serious and Captain Köhler quirements of the situation. In fact, thers li even a possibility that they may all be recalled dofie. The cartridges were not touched. There home only one European passenger and a Os strictly reliable authority it is learned that few Chinese on board, but seeing the admirable ordered to end their negotiations for the puring the fire, there was no great excitement; and all the United States naval attaches have been discipline and the ready retources for extinguish chase of was ships, munition of war, dic. The all the officers and men worked with a steady reason for this is that the time is regarded as determination, which insured their ultimate too short to allow of the transportation of the triumph over the most awful horror of the san. purchases to the United States before wat is Bat it was not until noon on the goth that the declared.
fira was completely extinguished, after a great New York, gik April
deal of water had been poured Into the "tween decks and lower hold. The charred and The New York Staats Zeitung will · to morrow publish an interview which its Berlin mouldering parts of the carga 'were cloured on her voyage 14 o'clock on the moming of the special correspondent had to-day with a high away in the afternoon and the vessel proceeded functionary of the Imperfil Foreign Office
1st Instant., reaching Woosung on Tuesday at regarding the official stutude of Germany In
ternoon. An examination of the ship to-day tho. Hispano-Ameicas, conflict The func
shows how extensive the fire way, and iù speaku Honary, after afflming snow that Germanyolumes for the energy and courage of officers would remain strictly sentral, continued as and mes, that they successfully combatted this follows :
terrible danger, and brought their ship safely to port. Captain Parker, the Bureau Veritas Sor- veyor, made a minute survay to-day, the result of which we have not yet heard; but the deck, which is composed of soft iron, overlaid with teak, is buckled in several places, and the tesk covering destroyed, while a few plates will have to be replaced. The weasel horself, beyond these injuries, is undamaged, but the value of the cargo destroyed by fire, smoke and water 16 very considerable.-Chies Gostia.
One of the few discordant nates in the chorus of sympathy with the alms of the United States in Coba comes from a quarter feast expected, The Fruman's Journal, the orgen of the Irish Nallonslist leader, John Dillon, a paper claim log to repres at the Irish party, after flat-footedly expressing the hope that Spain will win in the expected war, asks: "Is there a nation in the world which could brook the insulis leveled at the Spaniards in the American press, or which would not protest against the stand-and-deliver polley adopted?"
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In conclusion, the Freeman's Journal re- / naval attaches in Europe, recording to the re-ded 10 Jettison the dynamite, which was
marks: "In our opinion, the United States would be better employed belping Spain to make autonomy a success rather than in forcing
■ deplorable war. The latest advices show that
the Americans do not want to deliver Cabs to
the Cabins."
The Irish Independent League has protested against this pro-Spanish declaration, and has patted a resolation of sympathy with the United States, repudiating with scorn and indignation the declaration of the, Freeman's Journal
The resolutions adopted by the New York Chamber of Commerce at fis recent meeting are regarded as bigbly important "factors of the altuation and as giving the approval of the butt mese men to the war policy, part
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Darlag the course of a conversation, a bigh official of the British Foreign Office said: "The certain difficulties and possible dangers which the United States la invlilog by itu aiiltude, be- sides the vast cost and the disquieting uncer
"We are safering under the allegation that talntles of war fiself, all of which could ba
we have decided to side with Spain, Out own avolded by a polley of Indifference, show the immediate interests and commercial relations slogie-mindedness of the American aims, and sather operate to send our sympathies toward constitute an irresistible claim on the sympathies the Valted States. We joined the action of the of other pallons, for the suured losses are not powers in Washington without deviating, an counter-balanced by any prospect of gain,
inch from the Hoe of the stiftest neutrality. "The President's policy is statesmanlike and We were led by the consideration that the action essentially humane, and while we may view ap. was not directed at interference, but was solely prehensively the dllimate results to America and exclusively intended to be an utterance of herzelf of the nedensity for talroducleg order le peace. It would have looked very queer had the govemment of Cobs, the solution of the in- | we, and only we, excinded ourusives from that
· mufferable scandal will not be too dearly pur• | purely platonis move Spalo, in that case, shared at the cost of war..
would have been justified in Resorting that we "The maleficent rule of Spain 16 Cuba kas | sided with the United States. gat to end now, for neliber America nor any one she will trust Spain's promises, so often broken, especially after the tali tale correspon. dence which resulted in the recall of Senor Dupuy de Lome. Nevertheless," added the foreign official," America has taken my 'an us. enviable task. Aktor driving out the Spaniards, ́she will have to send troops to caush the Cubans, who are rebels at heart, and who will not sub-
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THE END OF ALL OUR HOPES.
A FOND DREAM `DISSIPATED. We regret to find that the proposed Angla» American Alliance is doomed-Allred Aurilo has poetised it. This is the tale of woe 1-
"We do not by any means defend Spanish misrule in Cuba, ner have wo the least interest In preventing the separation of the island from the Spintah But, if this partition is performed too severely Spalo will have to suffer too much. But nevertheless Germany will-interfare under What is the voice I hear ', no circumstances whatever, li for no other cause On the winds of the Western wen # than for the sake of existing commercial rela- | Santiasi, llites, from out Cape Clear, tions. We sincerely wish to keep up the friend- And say what the voice may be. mit tamely to any form of government but con- || ship with ike, United States which has stood the | "Tis a proud, free people calling loud Hane their favourite occupation of fighting." test of a hundred years without over being. To a people proud and free,
After commenting upon the fact that the effect of the dramaile postponement of President
S New York, Apell solk, McKinley's message has been to plunge two A Sun cable from London, says: The Old continents into profound suspense and put World is preparing to watch with the keeneat erary: Bourse in the world into violent alter attention and concern the first real test of me. nations of bent'nod cold," the Spectator suggests | dem nezmament by Spain and the United Sister, (ne a possible explanation of the delay that "the | It would be a. bliter disappointment to all con- President found, or fancied he had found, that corned with the naval services of Europe if they he was face to face with a coalition of the conil
were deprived at the last moment, as they may nental powers-France, Russia, Germany and be, of this great object lesson of marine archited | Let us speak with each other face to face, Austria-nominally to pressure the pexce of the
And isiwer sE BEEN LO MIRA ƒ' tara, and weupons which the Spirish-American. 'world, in` seality to conduct na amil-Monroe campaign to prevent any teritory now in the | persession of a Europasa power passing under American contret."
But the Spectater in its next sentence, knocks this question on the head by saying "Walle the continental powers do not love the American republic, they would not be so kind as to start a war with the whale Anglo-Saxon race, and that would be the out-come, fer ll-America was at tacked by a continental coalition England would be by her side in twenty-four hours.”
BERLIN, April 9th. - All news of the Hapaso American criata is anxiously watched in Germany as the opening af actual hostilities is expicted, And German interests, especially her commercial Interests, The newspapers, although will hoping that pence will not be Erokes, are begfaning (0" dia
And it says to them; "Kinsmen, ball i
We severed have been too long, Now lets have done with a worn-out take,
The tale of ancient wrong, And our fiendship fast lang as our love doth, And be stronger than death'is strong," Answer them, sons of the sell-same VICO
And blood of the self-sama clan p.
Shamrock, Thistle sad Rose-
is expected' le famisă, Thers ~apao- | And loyally love and trust each other tators do not care a rap for the issues of the war. As none but freeman dia. or of any batile, neither does its result in iis. Now fling them out to the breeze- sacrifice of life an either side much concern them. Their engeszess in" to learn the technical and machanical details of every angagamnat, and to know how far the theoretical estimate of the efficiency of the manifold devices for offsace and delends are Justified by practical expositions,
SHANGHAI RACES.
THIRD DAY.
evibes
PASSED THE CANALI.
OUTWARD--Wannington Hall, xgik March— Bullmovi, Adria, 181 Nidjed "Nyauxa,
Entimations.
Teviotdals, 131 Chiugno, Tandas Trx KUHN & KOMOR,
The GREAT NORTHERN PLATE, Three quar» | Jam. 15: Benlowers, Fidatshirt, Morvin,
tera of a malie.
Slam, 39 & Niode, Otterspool, 18 April-- Bar- quis Bacquekim, Myrmidon, 53 Glenash, Mr. Rlog's Æolus, Mr. Meyerlak Mr. Hampen's Ariel, Mr. Midwood........... 3 | Klamkili, Armenia, Indrant, Kilburn,_Un- Kennick's Marji, Me. Chisholm ...nna 3 | daunted. 131 Fava, Nestor, Yarra, B The MASONIC CLUE CHALLENGE Cap. One mont, Castle, Falloden Hall, 15 3 Briconakira,
Yarra, Agamemnon, Kaisow,
Arizona, mile and a quester. Mr. Glendayoh Scotsman, Mr. Master........ Cyprus, 10: Maria Valeria, Oak Branik, 21 Į
Sydary, Vindobona, Labuan, 26. Mr. Hopeful'a Shannon, Mr. W. W; Cox ....... 2
HOMEWARD-PingNT, Diamad, 20th March The Baikers' Glogerals, Mr. Midwood
Amphitrile, April 1 1 Natal & Hirtha, Lydr. korn, 13; Brady, Crofild,” Polyphemus, 151 Ormill, 19; Bayern, Japan, Ocianten, 22. Score's Emalulon of Para Cod Liver Oll with Hypophosphites, for Rickets, Marosmus und all wasting disorders of children, in very remarkable a|In Its results. The rapidity with which children
Read the following:-"I have tried Scott' gain flesh and strength open it le very wonderful. Emulsion' in case of wasting in young children, and I am of opinion that it is a valuable prepara tion for such cases. The children take it and ask for more, and the good effects are apparent, I consider it far superior to ordinary Cod Liver OIL"-J. MARSHALL, M.R.C.S., &c. 143, Grange Road, Bermondsey, S. E. Any Chemlat can supply it. Sole Agents for Hongkong and the Empire of China Watkins & Co., Hongkong. |={Advt.
The SHANTUNG STAKES.. One mile Mr. Maori-Daneh Tit Bliz, Mr. M. Jonatas | Mr. Dona's Bilts, Mr. Dallaswimmmm ± Mersin. Four Star Nebula Mr. Crawford..... 3 The PARI-MUTUEL Cur. Oss mille and a half. Mr. Duplex's The Broker,.......................... Mr. Ranny The Barker's Gingérale, .................... Mr. Midwood Mr. Tin Wa's Holstomer,...Mr. M. Jones 3
The YAMOTIZE STAKKS. Two miles.
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Mr. Pastresina's Sans Doute,... Mr. Chisholm Mr. Eric's Valkyıler, Mr. Bali 2 Mr. Marius Cotons, ...... Mr. Meyerink 3
The CONSOLATION CUF. Once round,
Mr. Denals' The Outcast late Gulding Star, Mr. Torg's Orwell...Mr. W. W. Cox I Mr. Renny 3 Mr. Freddy's Memo,........................Mr. Cumming 3 The MANCHU STAKES. One mile and a
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Mr. Hopefal's Shannon, ......Mr. W. W. Cox 1 Mr. Mieg's Tomboy, ..................................Mr. Dalias z Major Stamps' Prida of the Nos,
Mr. Crighton 3 The CHAMPION SWEEPSTAKES, Ose mlie
and a half. Mt. Freddy's Sammio, Mr. Comming 1 Mr. Flick's Bugler,
ir. Chisholm a Mr. Duplex's The Broker, Mr. Beany 3
The NIL DESVERANDUM Cor. One mile. Messrs. Fours Stars! Nabula, ...Mr. Crawford Mr. Jossera Alexander the Great, seasormasından
Mr. Cemming a Mr. Minor Lak's Nutcracker, Mr. Wallienmier 3
a swamp and made It bishly dangerous, the off- rain having practically converted the course into day's" faces were postponed,
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NOTANDA.
CALENDAR.
MAY.
Meteorological means based on ten years' observations to 1893, Barometer............................29.867 Thermometer ..................................763
Rainfall...
Humidity.........................................1984 ¤
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"ONSIGNEES of CARGO par Steamship
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THE
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expense.
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THE
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Intimations.
Chinese End of Int. Brd moon of Blik year of MITSUI BUSSAN KAISHA
Jewish-20th Year, 5658. Mohammedan-80th Dulkeggia, 1315.
Setz
Oħr, 60min. High water-forming Shr. 17min. Afternoon Ohr. Eimin. Low water-Morning ................ Ekr. ¿Emin. Afternoon Shr. Bbmin. AMEY CLEAZEN.
1831-The East India Con garden at Canton 1809-Pasigs of the Douro under Wellington. destroyed by the Mandarins. 1833-Foo-yan and Hoppo forcibly entered the
East India Coli lictory at Canton, 1854-Signing of the Li-Fournier Convention, 1896-Protestant Mission at Elang-yin destroynd
and looted.
ZO-MORROW,
Friday, 13th May, 1898. Chinese- Bird of Ini, Byd moon of Blik year of
Kwong.tü Jewish-Sirt Viar, 8668. Mohammedan-Sizi Dulheggia, 1815.
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Mexica.
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dered by Chinese soldiers at Peking. 1879-Trial of the Katz Woirs pirates. 1891-Anibforeign slot at Wahu.
SHIPPING AND MAIL NEWS,
MAILS DUR! Australian (Atelli) to-morrow, English (Parramafia) to-morrow,' -Tacoma (Olympóía) 14th inst, American (Astsc) x8th Inst. Australian (Taiwan) 19th inst. American (City of Rio de Janeiro) 28th last. Canadian (Empriss of China) girt inst.
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Taş slik er steamship Columbia arrived in New York on the 8th inst.
TH N. P. 8, S. Co's steamer Argyll unfled from Yokohama for Portland yesterday, the 11th fast.
THE Canadian Paciic Rallway Ca's steamier Empress of China, left Vancouver for Hong- And the Star Spangled banner aalari with there- kong and ureal part ofcall on Tuesday afternoon,
A mayenge to friends and foes.
the roth fast, wherever the sails of pasco are seen ́ ́And wherever the war wind blows.
A message to bond and thrall to wake,⠀⠀⠀
For wherever we come, we tralo,
In regard to the lasten: Lovolved, European aniston in somewhat mora sharply defcede throne of the igrant shall rock and quake, Within the past few days, Englishmen, wiikont Legard to party, hava become more and more And his stanace be vold and vain, cutippken and explost, and their ipproval of the
emphatle i
in their endorsement of For you are lords of a strong young fand
And we are lords of the main Abe, statesmanlike forbearance and finxers of Pre- Yes, this is the voice of the bluff March-gale s sident McKinley and General Woodlord. Even We revered have been too long, Journals that are usual clilcising, liking Bid now we have done with a worn-out tala- American now express sincere adinizatios of the pan laid of ass ancient wrong fan Cen attade and bolley of the United States sad con And yet tlendskip Inate, long as Love doth last, damn the fatal polley si ike Upsatents ia rotule pirn And stronger fins desh te strange.
THE P. M. 5. S. Co.'s steamer Clly of Peking, with malls, etc., which left brace April gia let San Francisco vís Shanghai, Nagasaki, Kobe, Inland Ses, Yokohama and Honolulu, atved at her destination on the oth last.
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work.
Trained Mechanidans sent to Ost-Parts to 24 ́up Installations if required.
NOTE ADDRESS :—13, PRAYA CENTRAL.
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W. STUART HARRISON, Manager. Hongkong: 18th January, 1898.
AN APPEAL..
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"HE SÜPERIORESS of - the- ITALIAN
respectfully to APPEAL to the Kauflants Hongkong and the Cotti Ports, for their kind patronage and support, and desires to state that he will be pleased to receive orders for al Ends of NEEDLE WORK ON
Gentlemen's Shirts made to order, and Caffe
Ladies
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Solé Agents for China, LUTGENS, EINSTMANN. & Có, Hongkong, 11th September, 1896. NOTICE.
NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR
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Led Children'yan Underəclət Children's Dresses, and all kinds of Keskealdiary, Materials can be supplied; If required, "
The Superioress wil sêo be minst grateful for ASY FAFEL, or slå ENVELOPES to be made inte Books for the Children of the Poor Schools, are taught by the Sisters.
Hanekone, kenë Amii, 1564
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