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Today's Advertisements.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

NO. 11.

HE of

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 1899.

To-day's

Advertisements.

DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR AMOY AND TAMSUI

THE Company's Chartered Steamship

"TAICHOW,"

"

This following Particulars and Condition Captain Primrose AICH Wspatchest for the

to be held on the spot, on

TUESDAY,

the 24th day of January, 1899 ng 3 P.M., are published for general information.

By Command,

T. SERCOMDE SMITH,

Acting Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office,

Hongkong, 7th January, 1899.

[908 Particulars and Conditions of the letting by Public Auction Sale, to be held on TUESDAY, the 24th day of January, 1899, at 3 P.M., by Order of His Excellency the Governor, of One Lot of CROWN LAND, at Mong Kok Tsui, Kowloon, in the Colony of Hongkong, for a term of 73 Years.

PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.

LOCALITY.

Mong Kok

Tui

Boundary

Measurmenia

14 יו!

2,70

Contents ia

a | Annual

Upict Price

THE KOWLOON LAND AND BUILDING

COMPANY, LIMITED.

above Ports, on THURSDAY, the 19th instant, at Noon.."

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co., General Managers. Hongkong, 17th January, 1899. [862

CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR SHANGHAI

THE Company's Steamship.

"SHANSI,"

Captain Marsh, will be despatched as above TO-MORROW, the 18th instant, at 3 P.M.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

Agents. Hongkong, 17th January, 1899. [87a

FOR NEW YORK VIA SUEZ CANAL.

HE Steamship

THE

" COMMONWEALTH," Captain James, will be despatched for the above port on SATURDAY, the 28th instant.

For Freight, apply to

SHEWAN, TOMES & Co, Agents. Hongkong, 17th January, 1899.

BACON, BACON, BACON,

"

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BIRTH.

On 8th January, 1899, at Glantawe, Scott's Road, Singapore, the wife of D. PARRY DAVIES, of a 300.

he Hongkong helegrapt

HONGKONG, TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 1899.

NOTES AND. COMMENTS.

DEPARTURE OF THE KING'S OWN REGIMENT.

bandits at Choshusho on the zoth and occupied the place. The rebels last eighty killed and wounded, Before the troops arrived a party of sixty men landed from the gun-boat Katsuragi The King's Own Regiment embarked on the and advanced on Choshusho, but were combired transport a yesterday, and after pelled to retire after.engaging the enemy for a baing inspected this morning by Major Gente; lew.minutes. A company of infantry embarkedral Gascoigne who wished them a don voyage, on the Katsurugi and landed at Neyojo, reach to their new station and that they would ing Koshun on the 31st. On the way they have as good time there as they appeared dispersed the bandits assembled in the district. to have had in Hongkong, where, he assured TOKYO, January 7th. them they were leaving a very good name for. The following telegram of 31st December their smart soldier like bearing and conduct, has been received from the Captain of the the vessel sailed at 10.30. We are confident Katsuragi at Toko, Formosa:-

in saying that the sentiments expressed by the A landing party from this vessel reached. Genem are heartily endorsed by the civilian As we stated last night, affairs in the Choshusho on the morning of the 30th population of Hongkong. The K. O, R. came Philipines seem to be quieting down slightly December. After a sharp encounter tasting here at the latter end of last year and since and the Kingsing which arrived yesterday for a few minutes the enemy retreated, but then have been closely connected with the soon rallied, having been strongly reinforced, sporting and dramatic attractions of the Colony. aftemoon from Manila brings news of a reassuring nature for Major Genera! Oris apparently by the inhabitants. of the villages Neither must the valuable assistance they surrounding Choshushe. Another engagement rendered to the Sanitary Authorities during has appointed a commission composed of ensued, and notwithstanding repeated charges, last year's visitation of plague be forgotten; duty Brigadier General R. P. HUGHES, Colonel, in which one of our men was wounded, the in which the opportunities of promotion are JAMES F. SMITH, of the 1st California Inenemy obstinately held their position. We extremely slight in comparison to those per- formed by their comrades who are fortunate fantry, and Liontenant Colonel E. A. CROW were compelled to retire to Koto and wait for DER, Judge Advocate, U.S. Volunteers, to the arrival of troops. In these engagements enough to be sent to the seat of war, but still meet and discuss matters with a Philipino five bandits were killed and one taken prisoner, equally as arduous and sometimes far more commission appointed by AGUINALDO and many being wounded. It is reported that dangerous. it is to be hoped that this may lead to a peaccable settlement of what at first sight: seemed to be a question of vital importance

many Cantonese were among the enemy.

ACCIDENT TO A GENERAL.

KOKURA, January 7th..

The extent of the popularity of this regiment and also of their predessors the West Yorks may be roughly estimate by the petitions from the civil, community of Hongkong to have their the present regiment's stay ang us will be for three years instead of only one.

HONGKONG ODD VOLUMES SOCIETY.

PROGRAMME OF LECTURES.

The Gentlemen, whose names are given below, have kindly consented to deliver addresses to the Members of the Society during. this Season. The place of meeting will be, as in foriner years, in the Chamber of Commerce Room, and the hour for commencing will be

15. Ladies are invited. Monday, 23rd January, 1899-Mr. Edward

Robinson will deliver an address on

English Spelling Reform" Munday, 6th February, 1899.-Captain G. C.

Anderson will deliver an address on "British interests in the Far East." Monday, 13th February, 1899-Mr. J }

Francis, Q.C., will deliver an actress on Spheres of Influence and the Open Door" Monday, 20th February, 1899-Dr. Jordan will deliver an address on The Graphophons and Phonograph," which will be accom panied with vocal and instrumental illustra Monday, 27th February, 1899-Mr. Granville

tions.

..

Sharp will deliver an address on "The advantages of cremation over burial as a menus of disposing of the dead." Monday, 6th March, 1899--Colonel Elsdate

RE. will deliver an address.

both to the Philipinos and the Americaris. During a fire at Kotaka-mum, Soma district, stay extended, owing to which fact, we believe / Monday, 13th March, 1883.Mr. J. J. Francis

This commission should, we think, have been appointed months ago and would doubtless have saved all the present trouble and bickerings between the two nationalities of which we have heard so much of late. It cannot be denied that the Philipinos were of great service to the Americans in boxing the Spaniards up in Manila, as they did before the arrival of the American troops, for whom it may be said they cleared the way right up to the city walls, and it must have been exceed after they had been made use of so long as their aid was desired, they were calmly ignored and refused recognition.

in which 30 houses were destroyed, the horse of General Tamura, the commander of the 12th Army Division, bolted and threw the General heavily. General Tamura was uncph- scions when picked up, but rallied after awhile

WEATHER REPORT.

The Observatory report says:-On the 17th at 11.55 nm. The barometer has risen slightly on the China coast. Pressure remains high over N, China with moderate to rather steep. and in the N. part of the China Sea. Fore, cast:--fresh N. to N.E. winds; fair.

NOTICE is hereby given that the TENTH UST received another small parcel of ingly irritating to the Philipinos to find that, gradients and strong mensoon on the coast,

ORDINARY MEETING of SHARE- HOLDERS in this Company will be held at the COMPANY'S OFFICES, Victoria Bulldings, on 'MONDAY, the 1st February, 1899, at Noor, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors, together with Statement of Account for the Year ending 31st December, 1899.

The Register of Shares of the Company will be CLOSED from WEDNESDAY, the 25th January to WEDNESDAY, the 1st February (both days inclusive) during which period NO TRANSFER of Shures can be registered.

By Order of the Board of Directors,

A. SHELTON HOOPER, Secretary to

· AUSTRALIAN PINEAPPLE BRAND STREAKY BACON.

H. RUTTONJEE, 13 & 15, D'Aguilar Street,

Hongkong, and

she

21 & 22, Elgin Road, Kowloon. Hongkong, 9th January, 1899.

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AN APPEAL. HE SUPERIORESS of the ITALIAN T HEAVENT, CREDE ROAD, begs most respectfully to APPEAL to the Residents of Hongkong and the Post Ports, for their kind patronage and support, and desires to state that will be pleased to receive orders for all kinds of NEEDLE WORK.

Gentlemen's Shirts made to order, and Cuffs and Collars renewed an old ones.

Ladies, and Children's Under clothing Chil- dren's Dresses, and all kinds of Embroidery, Materials can be supplied, if required. Hongkong, 17th January, 1899.

The Superioress will also be most grateful THE CHINA PROVIDENT LOAN AND for any PAPER, or old ENVELOPES to be made Into Books for the Children of the Poor Schools, who are taught by the Sisters.

Hongkong, 22nd April, 1892. [493

THE HONGKONG LAND INVESTMENT

AND AGENCY Co. Lo. Agents for the KOWLOON LAND AND BUILDING Co LD,

MORTGAGE CO., LIMITED.

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THE SECOND ORDINARY ANNUAL

MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS in the Company will be held at the COMPANY'S OFFICE, No. 9, Praya Central, Victoria, on FRIDAY, the 17th February, at Noon for the purpose receiving a Statement of Accounts And the Report of the General Managers for the year ending 31st December, 1898, declaring a Dividend and electing a Consulting Com mittee and Auditors,

The TRANSFER BOOK of the Company will be CLOSED from the 1st to 17th February, 1899, both days inclusive.

SHEWAN, TOMES & Co.,

General Managers. Hongkong, 17th January, 1899.

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NOTICE TO MARINERS.

HONGKONG HARBOUR. TROM the 16th January, 1899, until further

notice (about 3 weeks), sunken obstruc tions will be laid to the North and South of Stone Cutters Island.

The obstructed area to the North of Stone Cutters Island will extend, right across and

To be Let.

TO LET.

SEMI-DETACHAD

VILLA RESI- DENCES. on Bowen Road (now in course of erection.)

PROPERTY now occupied by the

Bowrington Saw Mills.

FLOORS in STAUNTON and ELGIN

STREETS.

"BAHAR LODGE"

No. 4, RIPON TERRACE.

*

The freedom from outrage that has dis- tinguished AGUINALDO's Government of the provinces should go a long way towards proving that the Philipinos are capable of taking an intelligent interest in the conduct of affairs, have a considerable amount of administrative ability and are therefore qual ifted to have some voice in the government of the country. By the organization of their army and by the long stand which they were able to make against the forces of Spalo they have proved that as enemies they are by no means to be despised and this being the case it is easy to see that if the Philipinos can be conciliated without pre- judicing the claims of the Americans it is much to the advantage of all parties that such should be attempted. We think that the fact the present trouble is greatly due of the American authorities misunderstand ing the Philipinos, both as regards their claims and the state of civilization to which they have attained.

TELEGRAMS. REUTER'S TELEGRAMS..

THE DREYFUS AFFAIR.

LONDON, January 15th. The decision of the Cour de Cassation is

No. 3, MOUNTAIN VIEW, THE PEAK, expected shortly. The newspapers state that

(Furnished.)

it will report the proofs that ex-Captain Dreyfus Apply to

was guilty were insufficient.

THE HONGKONG LAND INSVEST

MENT & AGENCY Co., Ltd

[12 Hongkong, 9th January, 1899.

Entimation.

DEBATES IN THE US, SENATE ON

THE PHILIPPINES. The debates in the United States Senate on the Philippine question are revealing a strong Anti-German feeling.

THE REPORTED PLAGUE IN CALCUTTA.

It has been ascertained that there has only

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

We think our readers will join with us in ment long life, health and prosperity in what wishing our friends of the King's Own Regi ever part of the world their duty inay call then. THE OHINA PROVIDENT LOAN AND MORTGAGE COMPANY, LIMITED.

The following is the report for presentation to the shareholders at the second ordinary general meeting to be held at the office of the General Managers on Friday, 17th February, 1899, at 12 o'clock noon -

QC, will deliver an address on "The Philippines, Past, Present, and Future."

HENRY E. POLLOCK,

Hon. Secretary,

Hongkong, 14th January, 1899.

CORRESPONDENCE.

[We do not necessarily endorse the opinions expressed by Correspondente la this colume.)

A PLEA FOR THE SOLDIER. To Tax Eron o Taz "HoNTiKONG TELUGRAPHL.” DEAR SIR, If I might be allowed I should hike to give a few facts that I hope will help others to take a more lenient view of the five cases that appeared at the Magistracy yesterday for being drunk and disorderly. The Royal Annexed we have the pleasure to lay before Welsh have been under active service regula sharchaklers a statement of acccount made up tions for two years previous to their coming to to 31st December, 1896: The total amount Hongkong and have been stationed at places The gold pieces exchanged for notes at the earned since the commencement of the Com-where all forms of amusement were conspicuous Specie Bank, Kobe, during Inst month, amount-pany is $37,434.14 and after deducting all by their absence. It must be acknowledged restraint it is only human expenses, remuneration to General Managers that after so long and Consulting Committee's and Auditors' fees, for some of our weaker brethren to rather over step the strict line of sobriety. I have heard it there remains a balance of $24,738.37, which it is recommended be appropriated as follows, stated that nearly every private of this famous. corps has got a considerable amount saved, and To place to Reserve Fund...$ 4,000.00 mind, there were only five who so far forgot the Topaya Dividend of 40 cents pershare. 20,000.00 credit of the regiment for which they are res

ponsible. I hope my remarks will not be 738.37inisconstrued to mean that I uphold drunken- ngas; my meaning is don't judge the regiment To carry forward to the credit of next

from the weaknesses of a few..

i am; dear Sir,

Yours respectfully,

ed to Y1,364,000.

RAJA ARDUI. Jan.11, the son of His Highness the Sultan of Perak, has been appointed a magistrate of the second class for Kangsar.

Kuala

A TELEGRAM from Manila was received by a gentleman in Hongkong last night stating that affairs, were looking much better and it was anticipated that everything would be setiled without further trouble.

THE Kabin mines in Siam are at present worked by the debenture-holders. The shaft is is now down to feet, and a better output is expectal at a greater depth. Prospecting at the Wattana mines is said to have been given up.

THE head cashier of Messrs. Mansfield & Co. Singapore, a Chinaman named Woo Foo Meng, has been committed for trial at the Singapore Assizes on a charge of criminal breach of trust in respect of sum of money amounting to over $7,000.

TO-MORROW afternoon on the Happy Valley the Hongkong Football Club will play H.M.S. Victorious. Kick-off at half past four. The following will play for the Club:-G. H. X. Sexton, goal: F. H. Kew, C. T. Kew and W. H. Howard, haver: A. R. Lowe, H. W. Looker, W. D. Mayson, J. F. Noble and J. D. Danby, forwards.

viz

year's account

Although the Company was registered on 19th February 1898, the final call was only the results obtained cannot bat be considered paid on 31st March and for so short a period, highly satisfactory. Some time necessarily elapsed at first before the aims and objects of the Company were fully understood by the business, on the contrary, it is evident that our public, but latterly there has been no dearth of present resources are quite inadequate for all the exaployment that is open to them and that we can look forward with every, confidence to the future of the Company.

Consulting Committed.In accordance with the Articles of Association, Messrs. J. H. Lewis, JS. Van Buren, Chow Hing Kee and Chau Tung Shang retire, but offer themselves for re-election. It is with regret that we have to record the death of Mr. Wong Hoi Chow.

Auditors. The accounts have been audited by Messrs. F. Henderson and W. H. Potts, who are recommended for election..

SHEWAN TOMES & Co.

General Managers. Hongkong, 14th January, 1899,

THE HONGKONG RIFLE. ASSOCIATION.

PEARSON CUP AND SPOONS, There were fourteen contestants for this event on Saturday last. The Cup was taken by Petty Officer Manning, of H.M.S. Nar

issus, with a net score of 95. Scores

200 500 600 Hand. Total

32 31

In regard to the re-opening of the China inquiry, the Mudras fail thinks it fair to compare the Court at Aden-a General a Naval Captain, and a Port Officer-to the assembling of a Bishop and two suiting-ship Masters to determine in case of the stranding of a man-of-O. Manning*

... 30 32 31. war. In the interests of the mercantile marine M. A. Watson*

C. J. M. Wallace # 30 33. 29 ,P,0. Harbine 30 34 25

F. Beck A. Read ....... 30 } W. Stackwood..

will be within lines drawn from the most A. S. WATSON & Co., been one suspected case of plague in Calcutta. generally, it says, a new inquiry is called for.

Pier at Ly-che-kok, and from the Government

northern point of the island to the Watering

Pier on the North shore near the Magazines

in an N.N.E. direction to the mainland.

To the South of Stone Cutters' Island the, southern limit of the obstructed area will be a line between two buoy's carring red flags and about 600 yards North of the fairway. Lines true North from these buoys to Stone Cutters' Island will give the eastern and western limits of the obstructed area.

Vessels and junks are prohibited. from an- choring in the obstructed areas.

For purposes of navigation the sunken obstructions may be considered as reducing the depth of water shown on the chart by eleven feet.

"K. MURRAY RUMSEY—– Retd. Conde, R.N.,

Harbour Master, &

Harbour Department,

Hongkong, 17th January, 1899.

IMPERIAL KWANGTUNG LOAN

OF 1894.

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~PAYMENT OF INTEREST AND PART PRINCIPAL

(SEVENTH PERIOD.) NOTICE is hereby given that the Warrants

for Interest on, and RE-PAYMENT of Part Principal of, the Bonds of the IMPERIAL KWANGTUNG LOAN OF 1894 will be ready for. issue on the 21st January, 1899, at the Office of the ISIPERIAL MARITIME CUSTOMS,

E. B. DREW, Commissioner of Customs,

Canton.

.B.

LIMITED.

WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS.

ESTABLISHED 1841.

SCOTCH WHISKY,

A-THORNE'S BLEND, White

Capsule WATSON'S GLENORCHY MELLOW BLEND, Blue Capsule, with Namo and Trade Mark ...... C-WATSON'R

ABELOUR.

D.

GLENLIVET, Red Cap. sule, with name and Trade Mark... WATSON'SH,K.D.,BLEND OF THE FINEST Scoren MALT WHISKIES, Vio-

Per Case

1 tot

$10.80

THE TRANSVAAL.

At a protest Meeting of Britishers at Johan nesburg, many Eners being present, the pro- ceedings ended in a free fight,"

OBITUARY.

Mr. Dingley, the Author of the Dingley tariff

JAPANESE TELEGRAMS.

(From Japanese Papers.). JAPAN AND SUBJECTS OF NON TREATY POWERS. A LIBERAL ATTITUDE.

TOKYO, January 8th. It is learned from ometal sources that as nations allow subjects of non-Treaty countries the same rights in the matter of travel as sub 10.80jects of Treaty Powers, Japanese being given these rights in non-Trenty as well as Treaty countries, the Japanese Government intends to make no distinction between the subjects of various Powers in the matter of travel after next July,

12.00

let Capsule ...... 14.40 E.-WATSON'S VERY OLD LI- QUEURSCOTCH WHISKY, Gold Capsule

15.00 THORNE'S BLEND and WATSON'S GLENORCHY are high class Soda AUSTRIAN LLOYDS STRAM NAVICA Whiskies, of greater age than most

Custom House, .`

Canton, 17th January, 1899.

TION COMPANY,

(UNDER MAIL CONTRACT WITH THE AUSTRIAN GOVERNMENT).

STEAM FOR

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SINGAPORE, PENANG, COLOMBO,

brands in the market.

ABELOUR-GLENLIVET is a very old

THE MINISTER FOR FINANCE.

TOKYO, January 7th. Count Matsugata, the Minister for Finance, held a conference this moming with the high officials in the Department and considered the measures necessary for finding revenue to meet the deficit.

THE FORMOSA-FUCHOW CABLE.

Tokyo, January 7th. The cost of the telegraph cable between Formosa and Fuchow, amounting to 100,000, was paid over to the Chinese authorities at Peking yesterday. It has been arranged that that the management of the telegraph office at Fuchow shall be entrusted to the Great Eastern Telegraph Company, which will receive Y300 a month for its services from the Japanese

Government

BOMBAY, LARACHI, ADEN, SUEZ, FORT Peat Whisky, (smoky) and could notre rms, and inquiries being made,

SAID, FIUME AND TRIESTE.

(Taking Cargo through rates to SOUTH AFRICA; CALCUTTA, PERSIAN GULF, RED SEA, BLACK SEA, LEVANT and ApRikric PORTS.)

THE Company's Steamship

“VIN DONA,"

now be replaced in stock at the price. D.is well known for its fine flavour.

Eis of superb quality and pro- Captain B. Bellen, will be despatched as above nounced by leading local connois- on TUESDAY, the 24th instant, P.M.

Silk and Valuables are transhipped on arcival | seurs to be the best brand in tho

at Bombay into an accelerated liner.

For information as to Passage and Freight, Hongkong market.

apply to

SANDER, WIELER & Co, * Agruts, Hongliong, 17th January, 1999,

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A. S. WATSON & Co., Limited, THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY: Established 1841.

THE RAW SILK MARKET.

YOKOHAMA, January 7th. Orders from Europe having been received quotations show an upward tendency. Sales to foreign firms to-day amounted to 138 bales. THE MITSUI DANK.

Moji, January 6il. A branch of the Mitsui Bank was opened here to-day, and a banquet was given in cele bration of the event.

THE BANDITS IN FORMOSA. RENEWED FIGHTING,

TOKYO, January 6th.- The Governor-General of Formosa reports that since the 28th December the bandits rose in the district on the right bank of the river Tanisti, making raids on Awogai and Choshu sho. The bandits rose alto at Keshus. The 3rd garrison succeeded in dispersing the

WE have received from Messrs. Graça & Co.. dealers in foreign postage stamps, a series of five views of Hongkong, reproduced from photographs upon cards suitable for Leans mission by post. The views which are most artistically executed comprise the Cricket Ground and St. John's Cathedral, the Roman Catholic Cathedral, the Hongkong Club, the Masonic Hall and Douglas Castle. They will form excellent souvenirs of Hongkong either for residents or tourists to past to their friends 'ht home.

THE DUTCH steamer Srie Banjar has just changed hands, having been sold to Mr. Giovanni Gaggino of Singapore and register ed at Genoa under the Italian flag under the name of Liberias. Father Nain performed the interesting ceremony of baptising the steamer under her new name in the presence of her new owner, and a few of his friends. The Libertas was formerly under British colours- and named the Natal and it is the intention of Mr. Gaggino to employ her on the Annam trade. Her new owner will personally com- mand her for a voyage or two.

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95

92

888

In the previous Saturday's competition the Long Range Cup was won for the first time by Mr. W. Stackwood with a total score, i- cluding points, of go, Messrs. W. Diggins and R. Andrews taking spoons with scores of 88 and 87 respectively.

Winners of spoons.

:

AWFUL FATE OF A SHIP'S OREW.

AN OLD SOLDIER.

THE TAXATION OF FOREIGN INSURANCE COMPANTES.

The International Commitee of Yokohama having addressed a question to the Japanese Office with regard to the Business Tax and Foreign Insurance Companies, has received the following reply signed by 3r. N. K. MitsuhashiHaving referred to the proper authorities the question mised in your note of the 10th inst, I beg to say in reply that, accord ing to the amendment to the Business Law Tax, Foreign Insurance Companies, having estimated tax based only upon their branch offices in Japan, are to pay amount of capital employed by them in this county-no matter whether the entire amount of their capital is registered or not; and that, in case of those who carry on insurance business-not as branch offices but simply as Agents of such Companies-the tax is levied not upon the amount of capital, but upon the amount of profit realized by them through such agencies." .....

the

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Mr. Robison, the Chairman of of the Com- mittee, adds n note stating that the Inter- national Committee is still endeavouring to obtain information as to the basis of calculation that will be adopted in estimating the amount of capital of branch offices of Insurance and Shipping Companies, who do not register any fixed amount of capital for use in Japan- K. Chronicle.

INTERESTING SURGICAL

OPERATION.

A remarkable operation has been performed at Arras upon a young miner named Oscar Dufour who bad accidentally swallowed a five- franc piece. He got the coin safely down his throat, but it lodged in the stomach, and all attempts to get rid of it were unavailing. The patient was accordingly operated upon,. A large incision was made in his abdomen,. through which the stomach was carefully drawn by means of a wire. A small-slit was then made, just sufficient to allow the coin to pass, A ghastly story of South Sea cannibalism is and it was extracted without difficulty. The told by the Daily Mail. The crew of the Sea stomach was then sewn ap and replaced, and Ghost while anchoring at Baku, in the German the abdomen also. The operation was com Solomon Group, were treacherously attacked pletely successful and the patient is now mak by natives and massacred, with the exceptioning rapid process towards a complete recovery. of two who managed to escape. The object of the massacre was cannibalism, the survivors state. They managed to escape during the two days and nights in the open sea, by the orgy and were picked up in a small boat, after trading steamer Moresby,

CRICKET TEAM, FOR ENGLAND.

LORD DURHAM ON SLOAN.

Messrs. Gregory, Trumble, and Darling, who form the selection committee to pick the next Australian Eleven, have chosen the follow THE Tokyo papers state that the Yawata-marning nine players, who are certainties for the teams-Gregory, Noble, Kelly, Hill, Darling, and Filkami-mart, sister ships of the Kasuga Jones, Trumble, M'Leod, and Worrall. Among maru, ordered by the Nippon Yusen Kaisha the cricketers whose chances of selection are for the Australian line, are expected to arrive good, Johns, Iredale, and Trumper are the in japan about the end of next month. By the most fancied arrival of these two steamers, the vessels to be used on the Australian run will be complete. Eleven out of thirteen steamers ordered for the European line of the Nippon Yusen Kaisha are already finished. Of the two remaining, one, the Shinano-mars (6,500 tons), being built at Nagasaki, is expected to be completed next Bummer, and the other, the Awa-mtarit (6,500 tons), now ander construction at London, is to he delivered about April,

BTEAMER DESTROYED BY FIRE

A small steamer known as the Atsutamaru (164 tons register) was destroyed by fire at Hakodate on the acth ult. The steamer was owned by Mr. Suzuki Kyuzo of Niigata and was employed on runs between Hakodate, Tokachi and Otsu with mails and passengers, It appears that the steamer had been delayed owing to bad weather, and fire broke out the same night about ten o'clock. Efforts made to extinguish the fire were in vain. The vessel, which was loaded with match sticks valued at Y3,800, eventually sunk. The steamer was built at the Kolina shipbuilding yard at Hakodate in 1896 and cost aboilt Y40,000,

Lord Durham sald that 'owners or trainers

THE YANG-TSZE BASIN.

Mr Littie, lecturing on the Yangtze Basin, having described as length the geographical characteristics of the district, paid that the Yang-taze basin comprised a watershed of 600,000 to 700,000 square miles, 12 times as large as the area of England. It was one of the richest, if not the richest, sub. tropical regions on the world's susface, and was inhabited by a people as hard-working in their way as that of the United States of America, with which country it had so many points of analogy, The whole region, excopt the high pastoral plateau of the Tibetan por tion of the catchment area, wan cultivated like n garden; the mountains of Szu-chuan were terraced to their summits, and a ceaseless rotation of crops was forced from a will. ing soil by the repeated applications of manure carefully garnered from the cesspools of the countless towns and villages which abounded must know the usual formula for jockeys, throughout that thickly, porulated country, Lie about third or fourth with your horse, The vast mineral resources had hitherto been pull him back and wait; if anything elte goes practically undeveloped, but foreign methods what Chinese hand labour had done for the along you must do the same, but on no account and foreign capital would ere long do for them overdo it," Another favourite instruction was,

surface soll, namely, develop mining and so,. Get off well, and pull your horse at the back of some one else's heels. No doubt with the additional aid of steam communf this style of riding had caused numerous cation, crable China, in time to rival Europe falsely-run races, It was for that reason and America, certainly in wealth, and not that he welcomed the visit of Sloan to this impossibly in power. Meanwhile, it was country. Sloan had taught English Jockeys satisfactory to notice that the field was not be that they ought not to pull their horses about ing neglected by British capitalists, and that in races and waste their energies. Ho hoped the lion's share of the work to be done, not, English jockeys would pardon him for saying alone in that special sphere, but throughout that he considered that excessively few of them China generally, was falling into British hands had any tolerable idea of what pace meant, as benefitted those who had been mainly instru- and they seemed to ignore the very elementary mental in opening up that wonderful and rule that the horse which could cover the secluded country to the commerce of the world, alloted distance of ground in the shortest time In any case it was to be fervently hoped, na would win the race. He considered that the much the interests of their own reputation ao Christian Fowers as in the interest of the reason of Sloan's success over our Jockeys was that he was such a good judge of pace. He Chinese people, who, though with different submitted that Sloan had been of immense ideas on the subject of patriotiem, still loved advantage to them, simply by teaching their their country and their independence, that jockeys that they had not been acting wisely in the pations of Europe would mutually agree to pulling their horse about as they had dono respect the integrity of that ancient empire.