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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH SATURDAY

Mr Bmdrick: No communications have taken place with the German Govemment beyond those published in the recent Blue

Book"

THE PEKING-HANKÓW RAILWAY..

Mr. Yerburgh asked the Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs whether the mortgage given by the Peking-Hankow Railway contract to the Franco Belgian Syndicate on the line in case of default was an infringement of the engagement of the Chinese Government it to mortgage, lease, or code any territory in the Yangtsze region.

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AND HER TARIFE

LONDON, May 5th The Canadian authorities are not proposing any changes in the Canadian tariff and no preferential duties in favour of British tezs are proposed

CORRESPONDENCE.

CONCERNING THE VOLUNTEERS. Colonel R. B. Mainwaring, Acting "Com

allowing letter ant Hongkong Volunteer Corps, has sent

TO THE EDITOR OF THE "HosiaKomʊ Telkorapi Sin, should like to place on record the. gratification it gave the Military Authorities on May 16th, to find how promptly the Employers of labour responded to the Call for Volunteers.

CP HOUSE OF COMMONSA naval writer in the Berlin Pail examines built at a moderate cust, but the Admiralty purpost of what I said, for I fear, as a matter did not hold that one was necessary Ther of fact, that such a work would be very costly(April 17th) A protracted debate arose on the claim lately made in France that with wan Government maintained that the proper naval I am under the Impression that I said we had the order for the second reading of the eight submarine boats of the Gustave Zode strategy in these "water must always be anot sufficient information to guide us to the Ministerial Bill to assist the working classes in type it would be possible to face the British vivorous öffensive! They did not rely on Wei- cost of labour and stond, en

The purchase of their houses. After speeches Navy. The German specialist subjects the harvel in the same sense es, for instance, the ESATOR COUPE heneng

by Mr M'Kenna and Sir J. Fease against, and plan of action of these submarins boats to ex 15 = "TU WA K| ENGLAND AND GERMANY IN CHINA. by Mr. Golfoway in favour of the measure, Russland did on Port Arthun

haustive criticism, and comes to the conclusion Min secondary naval base in the sense that it was (17th.) Mr. Yerburgh asked the Under Sec- Asquith, whilst not intending to vote against that it is next to impossible to rely on the an outlying place where they would have storesretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether the second reading, expressed his regret that success of their attack. He admits that under of coal and ammunition, and it would have Germany adhered to her. contention of May the Govemment had not availed themselves of certain circumstances in certain eventualities facilities as a station not only in time of war, 13, 1898, that the province of Shantung was the opportunity to deal effectively with the submarine boats might inflict damage, but but in time of peace, while there would be not unreservedly open to Britials enterprise, in problem of the housing of the working classes. these circumstances seldom arise. He points means of repairing not, perhaps, the largest consequence of Germany liaving acquired in reply, Mr. Chamberlain declared that out the impossibility of taking aim at a moving damage, but of putting us in a better position special position in the said

province,

but that Ministers were modest, and were content to target by a boat which can only remain on the where we could dock our ships. With regard open to German enterprise, as Great Britain Interests of the workers of the nation they whether it is possible to take aim at all unless than now, when Hongkong was the nearest point the Yangtze region was still unreservedly proceed with their reforms gradually. In the surface a few seconds, and doubts very much to the remarks of the hon. member for King's lind not occupied any place in the said region; desired to do for the occupiers of towns in the boat rises oftener than is safe. The writer thinks that the notion that these submarine Lynn, the squadron at Fort Hamilton had been and whether Germany now recognised that we England what had already been done for the fargely increased, and the "Conditions these had a special position in the Yangtze region, holders of small farms in Ireland and of small boats will play an important role in future were totally different from those prevailing at conferring upon us similar priviloges to those tenancies in this country. Some Conservatives paval battles is fantastic, and wonders that fue the time when the objections to Port Hamilton which she enjoyed in Shantung.

Mr. Leighton, Sir J. Blundell Maple, and French nation puts such trust in them. Mr. Kimber among the number-denounced A Paris correspondent gives some further for duty in the disturbed district, notwithstand- existed. If Great Britain were weaker at sen than she was Weihai-wei would be a danger

the Bill, and several Radicals joined in the details of the coming adoption of quick-firinging the inconvenience and even loss that must. and not a support. But an outpost of the kind

chorus, Mr. Maddison asserting that the pro- artillery in the Russian Army, General En have been occasioned.

It will be, of course, well understood that was of value to those who has the supremacy.

posals of the Government would do nothing for gelhardt, the Inspector General, after mature of the sea, and it was from the point of view

the very poor, who most wanted help. They consideration, has finally decided on all such call is and can only be made when that we had supremacy at sea that we should

necessity arises the greatest care being taken were,

he said, a mere device for catching the the details of the new guns, barrels, carriages, approach what had to be done with reference

votes of

Colony. to Wei-hai-wel. The station would be a great

lavish pomiary workmen, and for redeeming projectiles, and explosives, and has even not to interfere with the industries of the

made at the general election, caused several trial batteries to be manu

In this case the Garrison was so reduced that convenience to the Navy in time of war and

On a division the measure was read a factured at the Alexandrovsk and Pousilov

and Arsenals. and it was more necessary now than in

The calibre of the new quick without the services of the Hongkong Volun, second time by 449 to 69-majority, 180, and peace,

The shell teer Corps it is possible that the expedition former because our position in China

thereupon referred in the Standing Committee firing, gun is 76 millimètres.

weights 6 kilos 300 gramines, and its initial have to have been delayed till the Troops re which was so successfully carried out would had changed, and the North required more attention from us than it formerly did. Owing

speed is superior to that of the new French turned from the Frontier. to political events through the establishment

projectiles. General Engelhardt, who is a of Port Arthur, the altitude of the Chinese) and

partisan of high initial spheds, obtains 600 our interest in commerce in the North the

mètres. Each piece fires 16 shots per minute. visits of our ships to the Gulf of Pechili unust

The weight of the gun has been greatly reduced, be more frequent and in greater numbers than

and will only be 176 kilos. Including the hitherto Under these circumstances, it stood

atant train and 36 shells the six horses will to reason that to have a moderate establish-

have to draw 1,720 kilos. ment there, where our ships might coal and and supply themselves with ammunition, have a salubriouí a safe and good anchorage, and climate, was to have an advantage which we must be glad to possess and which we should secure by such moderate expenditure as might be necessary. They did not intend to make Wei-hai-wei a a strongly-fortified place to which our ships were to fly in case of need. If he had suggested the uses to which Wei-hai-wei should be put he came to the point how far it was necessary to defend the place. They had to defend it up to the point that there should be no surprise, that no raiding ships should be able to take it, that cruisers should be able to annoy or destroy it, or to take the coal we had there but they did not think it necessary to fortify it to the extent that it would be a protection to our big squadrons, and, above all, they were most anxious it should not be so used, and that it should not tie our Fleet in any way. He would go so far as to say that if in

Mr. Brodrick: The views of Her Majesty's Government with regard to the concession for the Poking Hankow Railway are contained in the telegram to Sir C. Macdonald of June 9, 1898, given on page 117 of the Blue Book China No. 1, 1899. The breach of faith com- mitted by the Chinese Government in the mat- ter was a sufficient justification for the demands of Her Majesty's Government, without cou- sideration of the question whether there had been any infringement of the undertaking in regard to the Yangisze region SUBSIDISED MERCHANT CRUISERS. Replying to Sir F. Gourley and General Russell, Mr. Goschen said: Notice has been given to terminate the present agreements with the Cunard, White Star, and P. and O. Companies, which are terminable by notice in this hnancial year, in order to place the Admir all the conditions of the contracts with the in the position of being able to review Companies and the selection of vessels to be subsidised process which ought to be under taken periodically. There is no intention of abandoning the policy of these subsidies.

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took part in the affray at Kowloon were Chinese rebels, o troops in the pay of the Viceroy; and in view of this occurrence, and of the strong feeling entertained by the colonists of Hongkong on sanitary and other grounds, whether it was the intention of Her Majesty's Government to take advantage of the clause in the Agreement with China which permitted of the abolition of Chinese adminis. tration over the city of Kowloon (within British teritory) if military considerations required it.

Sir E. Ashmead Bartlett asked a question on the same subject..

on Law.

(18th.) Dering question time reference was made to Samoan troubles, and Mr. Brodrick announced the arrangements which had been made by the three Powers for the purpose of restoring tranquility and order. The Coninis- sioners, he stated, are, to exercise supreme authority in the islands, but no action taken by them is to be considered valid unless assented to unanimously. After the Metropolitan Water- Companies Bill had been read a third time, Mr. Buchanan submitted a resolution affirming that the national expenditure was excessive, and could be relucet without compromising the safety or legitimate influence of the country abroad. Sir Charles Dilke urged the importance of maintaining the efficiency of the Navy, but asserted that the administration of the Army might well be cheapened. Speaking for the no advantage in passing an abstract resolution Government, Mr. Balfour confessed that he saw in favour of economy. Every shilling of the expenditure, he said, received the sanction of dinary absurdity to invite the House to condemn Parliament, and it seemed a piece of extraor

in gross that which it had been agreed to in detail. On a division the resolution was defeated by 133 votes to 69-majority, 64. Thereupon the House was counted out."

(19th.) The sitting was occupied with the consideration of the Bill introduced Mr. Dillon for the repeal of the statute popularly known as the Irish Crimes Act. He declared that, fnasmuch as universal peace now prevailed in Ireland, the continuance of this obnoxious law was an insult to the people. Mr. Rentoul moved the rejection of the measure, pointing out that Irish Unionists did not deinur to the retention of the Act. The Attorney-General for Ireland stated that althought the statute was no enforced at present, it formed a weapon which could be used in case of emergency. To it, in fact, was due the peace at which they all rejoiced. The debate was continued by Mr. T. P. O'Connor, Sir J. Haslett, and Mr. Davitt. On a division the measure was thrown out by 120 votes to 41-majority 59.

A Berlin correspondent writes:-The iriais which have been going on for several months in the German Naval Department with the object of testing various types of watertube boilers, including the Niclausse (French), the the Thornycroft Schultz (German), and (English) system, have all resulted in favour of the last. The Thomycroft water tube boilers will, therefore, be adopted for all the new war- ships. The battleship Emperor Frederic ill,

while been finished with these boilers, and the coastguardship Aegir have already battleship the reconstructed second-class Wurtemburg is provided with eight of these boilers.

TELEGRAMS.

(From the Times of Ceylony- REDUCTION OF CABLE RATES.

LONDON 29th April.

The Times, in an article on the Telegraph Rates to India, favours a reduction of go per cent on the present tariff, on the basis of a guarantee to the Cable Companies similar to that made by Australia.

THE INDIAN CURRENCY COM- MISSION.

LONDON, 29th April The Indian Currcticy Cominission re-assem bled yesterday.

FOOTBALL AT HOME

„LONDON, 29th April........... "The final Football match played to-day re- sulted in Aston Villa defeating Liverpool by five goals to nothing, thus securing the League Championship.

THE PACIFIC CABLE.'

LONDON, 1st May. Canada is greatly dissatisfied with the Im- perial decision regarding the Pacific Cable, as the Canadians wanted joint contribution in ownership of the Cable, and not an agreement

-THE CAPE-TO-ČAÍKO RAILWAY.

LONDON, May 1st, Sir Michael Hicks-Beach has stated that the Government is unable to accept the proposals of Mr. Rhodes for

In thanking you most heartily for the sup: port you gave on the occasion, I am sure you

cannot but be satisfied that the existence of the Corps is a vital necessity to the Colony, and you will have been pleased at the way the Valunteers turned out and the excellence of their behaviour during the whole of a soine- what trying affair.

I have the honour to be, Sir,

La Your obedient servant,

'R. B. MAINWARING, Colonel, Acting-Comunandant, H.K.V.C.

Hongkong, 17th May, 1899.

NOTAN D.A.

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CALENDAR.

MAY.

Meteorological means based on ten years' "observations to 1893,

'Barometer Thermometer

Humidity Rainfall

TO-DAY.

WEATHER REPORT.

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Thermometer

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84.0.

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4 13.09.

29.83

29,74

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TO-DAY.

Saturday, 20th May, 1999. Chinese-11th of 4th moon of 25th year of

Kwany-sh Sun-Rises

Sels

6hr. bmik 5hr. 55min. High water-Morning Shr. amin. Afternoonn ghr. pqmin. Low water-forning.........thr. simin, Afternoon ...zhr. zimin. ANNIVERSARIES..

1506-Christopher Columbus died. 1843-Sir H. Pottinger invested with the

insignia of a K.C.B. at Government. House, Hongkong. 1858-Capture of the Taku forts. 1859--The Austrinus defeated by the French

at Montebello.

guarantee towards his rail-1568-The German birque Lemona taken by

pirates in the China Se 1890--The striking of coins at the Canton Mint way scheme, and Mr. Khodes is unable to

accept the Government's proposals.

MR. RHODES ON THE FUTURE OF SOUTH AFRICA.

LONDON, May and. Mr. Cecil Rhodes addressed an immense and enthusiastic meeting of the British South- African Chartered Company to-day. He de clared emphatically that Rhodesia, in course of time, would hold her own against the best gold-producing countries in the world: He warmly eulogised the broad-mindedness of the Kaiser, who had generously forwarded his plans. It was the fear of the Little Englanders that prevented the Imperial Government guaranteering, the railway from the Cape to Caire; but had found the money from practical City men. Mr. Rhodes concluded his speech | would continue until the Transvaal Govern by declaring that the unrest in South Africa

ment tended its ways.

THE DISTURBANCES AT KOWLOON. (18) Lord Charles Beresford asked the. time of war any great operations were in pro-Secretary for the Colonies whether he could

if the Russians, French, Gormans, gress, Japanese, or possible enemy were to escape inform the House if the Chinese soldiers who with their squadron or their flest from, for instance, Port Arthur or from any naval basis which they might have, and we were in pursuit, it was intended that Wei-hai-wei should be able in the absence of our Fleet to hold its own against any small or sudden attack that might be made upon it. Therefore the word fortifica. tion must not be strained. We must have there a certain number of batteries with good guns, but not upon any extensive scale, and we must have a moderate garrison there to man the

General Russell'asked whether, British troops guns and we should require barracks for

and p police, when occupying the newly-acquired the troops, But the committee were aware that

a considerable number territory near Hongkong, on 14th inst., were there were of buildings already to our hand at Wei- attacked by a large force of Chinese troops in

PRIMROSE DAY. uniform and armed with guns and rifles: hai-wel which made it much more easy

whether there was reason to believe that the Primrose-day was commemorated on 19th to provide the necessary accommodation.

inst, the eighteenth anniversary of the death Viceroy of Curton and local Chinese officials They certainly wished to proceed cautiously

of Lord Beaconsfield. His stalde in Parlia.for subsidizing a Company. were cognizant of the action of their troops; with their expenditure and not to place a great

ment-square was decorated with floral tributes, and whether Her Majesty's Government intend- scheme at present before the committee which

and was visited by crowds of people during the ed to exact summary satisfaction and reparation day. A large wreath of primroses, sent might prove to be unnecessary and which the

for such an insult to the British flag. The hon. Government themselves did not desire. They

by the Queen, was received by Mr. Coningsby had approached the matter froin the moderate gentleman also asked whether strong represenDisraeli, and placed by him upon Lord Hea tations had been made to Her Majesty's Cover- side and not from the more ambitious side. Various plans had been put before them by ment by residents in Hongkong, and others best consfield's tomb at Hughenden. Mr. E. R. their naval advisers, and they had come to the acquainted with the state of matters in that Belilos, of Hongkong, sent his usual floral section of China, regarding the danger of leas tribute, inscribed "Peace with Honour," and conclusion that we must maintain our supre

between five and six thousand persons made a macy in the Gulf of Pechili and in Chinese ing the town of Kowloon under Chinese juris-

for the

ไก waters generally by our Fleet, and that Wei-diction; and whether, in view of what had pilgrimage to Hughenden to show their respect

memory of the deceased statesman. hai-wei was to be a convenience to us, but not recently occurred, there was any prospect of the afternoon Afr. A. J. Balfour presided at an the Kowloon agreement being materially any great protection which was to be looked to

enthusiastic mass-meeting in the Albert Hall, as a refuge for our ships. The very natural revised.

and dwelt upon the striking growth of the criticism had been made that the present

Primrose League and its objects, which he estimates did not show the total cost. They

described as "the preservation of the Constitu- frankly admitted that they did not know the

tion of the country and the Empire, the main total cost; their plans were not suficiently

tenance of religion, and the maintenance of advanced to enable them to know it. What

the Empire." He said the Established Church expenditure was going to be incurred? The

had nothing to fear from attack, but he appeat chief expenditure was for dredging. Weihai-

ed to all to join in moderate counsels to wei was leased to us for ninety-nine years, and

prevent disruption. Mr. Balfour strongly defended the Budget proposals of the Chancellor it was an anchorage which had been employed already an ato venit another my

Comparison between the state of the country in of the Exchequer, and drew an interesting would constantly go. if anothernay was not spent on fortifying it or upon con

1845 and that existing at the present day. Our structing a dock or building even coal-

expenditure, he claimed, was well within our sheds there, the improvement of the waters

resources, and left enough to meet all around Wai-hai-wel would be an object which would be well worth the £4,000 which they

emergencies, naked the Committee to vote, and much more. He put it fairly to hon, members opposite that tise Government had not got a great scheme. But whether they had a great scheme or not the House of Cominons would have the

OP: tion of voting any further money which might be asked for either by Bill or through the Estimates: As he had said, this ironey would be well spent on dredging, inasmuch as greater convenience would be afforded to our ships which repaired to those waters. And it would conduce to the health of the ships crews if they went there. He asked the Committee to allow the question of the total cost to stand over, but he urged them not 10 reject the very moderate demand which the Government now made, because he might say almost the same in regard to the coaling of the ships as he said in respect to dredging--it would be a con-. venience, and possibly even a saving of expence in time of peace, as in time of war, if our ships could coal there. It would be an economical arrangement if colliers met the ships there, and it would be more convenient to coal there than in any other Chinese port or in a Japanese port The Committees would not commit themselves by this vote, but by it they would, under all the circumstances, add to the convenience of the Service and to the health of the sailors on that station. Se

**Mr. Chamberlain : I think it would be con. venient if all questions relating to the extension of Hongkong were in future addressed to the Colonial Office, as the Colonial Office has now taken possession of the extension. Telegrams received from the Governor state that the opposition was probably connected with secrét societies, which are understood to be strong in the neighbouring district. But the flags captured show that the force included some of the Chinese Militia, who were in uniform, and were anned with guns and rifles. There was a further attack yesterday, when two guns were captured, but there was no loss of life on the British side. These hostilities show the difficulties of the situation and, therefore, will necessitate careful reconsideration of the position.

Mr. Gibson Bowles Were the two guns captured by the Chinese?

Mr. Chamberlain: No, sir. (Laughter.)

H.M.S. VICTORIOUS,"

NAVAL AND MILITARY.. The cruiser Raleigh, which took part in the battle of Manila last year, arrived at New York from the Philippines on 16th inst. She received a great ovation, and the harbour forts fired a

salute.

The Rainbow, cruiser, which was sent to Malta to be refitting owing to pressure of work at Devonport, arrived at Plymouth on 15th inst in charge of a navigating party. She will be placed in the Devonport Fleet Keserve pending

DEPUTATION AGAINST THE IN- GREASED WINE DUTIES,

LONDON, and May.

Sir Michael Hicks-Reach, replying to a de- putation, said he was unable to modify the Wine Duties, but he would make matters as smooth as possible for the trade,

RUSSIA AND THE PERSIAN GULF. LONDON, 28th April: in reply to questions in the House of Com The following appointments have been mademons, Mr. Brodrick has stated that the Foreign at the Admiralty:-Lieut. C. G. A. Lenny, to Office has no information of any Russian com Mr. Yetburgh asked the First Lord of the the Immortalite, to date Oct, 1st. Engineer A. cession at Bander Abbas.

LONDON, 3rd May, Admiralty whether the bottom of H.M.S. ViR. Anderson, to the Tamar, for the Handy, to furious was in such a condition that her speed date April 18th.

The Persian Minister in London states that was reduced by 23 knots; whether, in con

the Times of India's report regarding the sequence of the above circumstances, the

alleged agreement with Russia, whereby the Victorious was about to be recalled because

Jatter secures possession of a port in the Persian there was no dry dock under British control

Calf, presumably Bandar Abbas, is absolutely in the China soas capable of safely docking

devoid of foundation Russia has not secured any rights in any Persian ports on the Persias steps to provide efficient dock accommodation: her; and whether the Goverment would take commissioning. be

Gulf; and the rumour is ns ill-timed" as many thers recently circulated regarding the position of Russia in Persia,

THE OPENING OF THE ENGLISH

LONDON, May 3rd. The cricket season commenced yesterday with a match between Surrey and Leicester shire at the Oval.

Mr. Labouchere said that this was one of the most extraordinary modes of wasting money that could well be conceivell The right hon. gentleman wanted to have fortifica tion on this secondary base in order to defend the stores and a garrison to defend the stores but Wei-hai-wei was not to be strong enough

Mr. Grachen: No report has been received as tited and undis victorious record duced by

kaots. The answer to the question is in the negative. Besides the dock at Kowloon, there is no other dock under British control in the Chinn seas where she could be docked. In the reply to a question by the right hon. baronet the member for the Forest of, Dean, I stated that the Admiralty have now under consideration a proposal to construct a dock of their own as part of the dockyard ex- tension provided for in the Naval Works Acts.

PACIFIC CABLÉ. A.

Mr. Hogan asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether. Her Majesty's Govern ment had now arrived at an understanding or agreement with the Government of Canada and Australasia in reference to the construction of

to resist the attack of n formidable enemy. Ita Pacific cable, as recent proceedings in the seemed to him it would be better to concen- Parliament of the Dominion of Canada would

The following notification appears in the Gaselle--Colonel (temporary Major-General) H. T. Jones-Vaughan, c.n, on completion of his period of service in conuuand of the troops in the Straits Settlements, is placed on retired pay, and is granted the hon, rank of Major- General.

Captains G. E. Pereira, 3rd Bath. Grenulier Menyics, and Buin. South Lancashire, and A. Guards, A. J. Hill, 1st Bath, East Surrey, G. F. W. S. Wingate, I.S.C., and Lieut. R. 1. Toke, and Bain. Welsh Regiment, have been selected for service with the Chinese Regiment at Wei- ⚫ial-wei.

CRICKET SEASON.

Surrey's victory by an innings and 53 runs was due mainly to Lockwood's bowling. He took altogether 10 wickets for 37 runs,

THE RECENT TROUBLE IN KOWLOON.

Loynon, May 3rd. The Times Peking correspondent telegraphs that Great Britain las demanded ample salis faction for the connivance of the Viceroy of Canton in the recent attacks by the Chinese on the British at Kowloon. The Taung-li Yamien places the blame on the Secret Societies.

"THE HERO OF KHARTOUM"

IN INDIA.

trate their efforts on a naval base which could seem to suggest the matter is still satisfied with the strength of their squadron in APPOINTED TO A COMMAND

The German warship Cormaran, bound for Samos from the Chinese Station, has arrived at Brisbane and reports, that on March, 33rd she struck on Whirlwind Reef, in Bismark Archipelago, off the coast of New Guinea, and remained fast for six days. At the end of that time she floated, and came on to Brisbane, She proceeds to Sydney for repairs.

The German naval authorities are not yet Chinese waters. The powerful cruiser Hertha left Genoa a few days ago for Shanghai She

LONDON, May 3th. will be Prince Henry's new flagship. SheThe appointment of Colonel Hector Mac carries a crew of 439 men, and is armed with donald tothe command at Sirhind is announced. thirty quick firing guns. Her arrival will bring THE PATHAN OUTRAGES IN the German squadron-up to 40,000 tons. The gunlioat Jaguar will also shortly leave Kiel for, the Für Eust.

be defended against all reasonable probabilities. Chamberlain: No,

of attack

Vera kunder consideration.

Sir E, Gourley asked whether dredgers wern in be sent out at en carly date and whar draugh

ght of water would result from the dredg operations,

and Mr. Austen | Chamberlain stated - that

which had been employed at Malta was sent out last year, and she was to dredge

depth of 30ft. at the lowest tide. GEN

HOUSE OF LORDS.

LE GENERAL

(April 17th.) The House of Lords reassem abled after the Easter Recess. It was reported that the Earl of Drogheda had been elected a representative peer for Ireland in the room of The late Lord Dunsay;

Committee divided a and the figures 18th.) Several Bills were advanced a stage, For the reduction, 65gainst 167 Including one introduced by Lord Balfour ily against, Joa, The vote was then fixing a close time for trout fishing in Scotland, To measures dealing with the law of literary. report of his re-and artistic cop gbt were read a first time be? constructed? The Earl of Wemyss intimated his intention to question. Her Majesty's Government with Fadly, or regard to the decoration

Paul's aught the Cathedral

Firks that a breakwater migi

invernot

PESHAWAR

TAHANAN BOMBAY, May 5th,

commenced. 1897-Armistice of 17 days declared between

Turkey and Grecce.

TO MORROW.

Sunday, 21st May, 1899. Chinese-al of ath moon of 25th year òf

Kwang-sil. Sun--Rises

: 6hr: bmin Sets

Shr. 55min High water-Marning ........ Shr, gömin. Afternoon ...... Shr. Symin Low water-Morning ........none

Afternoon .... okr. 38min. - ANNIVERSARIES,

1839-The delivery to the Canton authorities

of 20,234 chests of opiuin completed. 1871 The Versailles troops entered Paris 1873-Destructive tornado at Taiwan, Formosa, 1878-First parade of the Hongkong Volunteer

...

'Artillery, 1887-The French mail steamer Mengaleh sunk near the Saddles from some accident to her machinery: 1891-Imperial Edict anti-Christian litera

ture issued.. 1897--Russian Embassy arrived at Peking.

AGENDA.

HONGKONG AND Fila de Cuba: Išla de Luxen) Hongkong Me Hyson USS Pen

D. Juan d Gerard C. Tobey Flokoku Maru

DOCK:

Shipping

Arrivals.

TONKIN, French steamer, 3,327, A

19th May Marseilles via Bom Saigon 17th May, Mails and General, Messageries Maritimes...

CHWNSHAN, British steamer, 1,281

Messes, 19th May -Bangkok vie Koh-si- chang 13th May, Rice, Bradley & Co NAM YONO, British steamer 874, W. Dawson, 19th May, Singapore 12th May, General.

Chinese. SACHEM, American bark, 1,267, W. S. Nickels,

19th May,Shanghaj 6th May, General- Siemssen & Co CHEANG CHEW, British steamer, 1,213, Fred

Webb, 19th May-Penang and Singapore rath May, General Order."NO JAPAN, British steanter, 795, Go K. Wright, R.N.R20th May, Landon 8th April, and Singapore 13th May, General.-P. & D. S. N. Co.

Iuzumi MARU, Japanese steamer, 2,375, M. J.

Camow, 20th May, Seattle and · Japan · 19th April, Flour" and General-Nippon Yusen Kaisha

CITY OF RIO DE JANEIRO, American steamer, 2,275, W. Ward, 20th May, San Francisco zoth April, Honolulu 28th, Yokchaina Tath. May, Kobe 13th, Nagasakastly and Shanghai 17th, Mails and Geneml.-P. M. S. S. Co.

NANYANG, German steamer, 983, Th. Lehmann,

20th May, Swatow 19th May, General. Douglas, Lápraik & Co.

CARDIGANSHIRE, British steamer, 2,498, Hod- Jey, 20th May, London 14th March, and and Singapore 13th May, General. Shewan, Tomes & Co.

BYGDO, Norwegian steniner, 772, C. Brekke,

10th May-Canton rrgh May, General Sander, Wieler & Co.

CHOYSANO, British str., 1,194, G. I Bowker

20th May-Canton 19th May, General Jardine, Matheson & Co.

CLARA, German steamer, 675, A. Hansen, 20th May, Haiphong 17th May, and Hoihow 19th, General-Jebsen & Co. -

Clearances at the Harbour Office.

Jason, British str., for Amoy.

Namyong British stry for Amuy, Triumph, German str., for Hoihow. Salvatora, American str., for Amoy. Cheysang, British str., for Shanghai- Kawachi Maru, Japanese str, for Singapore. Cheang Chew, British str., for Amoy. Zero, British str., for Singapore: Krai Lum, British steam-launch; for Samsuli Hanoi, French str., for Haihow, Trigonis, British drar Shanghai Pak Kong, British sir, for Conton. Nippon Mark, Japanese str., for Shanghui. Bygdo, Norwegian str, for. Chefoo Haimun, British str, for Swatow. Chihli, British str., for Shanghai ng Sumidagaam Muru, Japanese str, for Swatow Suisang, British str., for Singapore. S Mickaël Jebsen, German str, for Vladivostock Clara, Gennan str., for Haiphong,

Departures:

May 20, Selaric, French air, for Europe. May 20, Tonkin, French str., for Shanghai, May 20, Fronts, German str. for Ainoy! May 20, Thaler, British str., for Swatow. May 20, Fushun, Chinese str., for Cantou May

British str., for Shanghai: 20, Glenlochy, May 20, Quaria, German str, for Hoihow May 20, Chilli, British str., for Shangban. May zo Salvadora, American str, for Amoy. May 20, Suisang, British str., for Calcutta, May 20, Kawachi Marų, Japanese, str.,,

Singapore.

Passengera-Arrived. Per- Chwnshan, from Bangkok, Ec- Japanese.

Per Cheang Chew, from Singapore-288 Chinese.

Per Nanyang from Swatow--Miss Hasting and 4 children, and 65 Chinese.

Per Japan, from London for Hongkong-- Capt. E. G. Waymouth, RA, Lieut. Sidney Smith, R. and Mr. J. A. Roye, R.N. For Shanghai Mrs. Mockler, 1 infants, and nurse, and Mr. and Mrs. Baroth From Singapore for Yokoliama-Capt. Simanda, RONE

Per City of Rio de Janeiro, from San Fran cisco, &c-Ars, Chauncy Thomas, Messrs,- W. P. Thonias and servant Wong Fat Hing and servant, Horace Muspratt, Misses E- Smith; B. Smith, Mr. W. P. Smith,: "Mr. and Mrs. Alpine McLean, and Mr. J. E Gibson,

Per Tonkin, for Hongkong from Marscilles Mr. Tamet From Bombay Mr. Perry, and Rev. and Mrs. MacGlashan and 2 children: From Colombo-Messrs. Li Liu, Wong Sang, Lee Lock, and Lim Fong From Singapore Messrs. W. Dennis, George Muir, Bume, N. J. Weaver, Mr. and Mrs. Percival, Sim Pung Cheong, Max Samuel, A.. W.. Silver, Yeap Eng Teops, Monbray Jones, P. EShifkeys Nagano, H. Joordan, and 4 Frenchmen in deck: From Saigan-Mrs. Eid, child, and smah, Messrs, Charles: Dreyfus, and Angrand, and 99 Chinese For Shanghai from Marseilles Mr. and Mrs. Casella and child, H. Goldman, Mrs. St. Francis Church, Wanchai-Mass (Chin), 5. Smullerich, Mrs. S. Brun, Mr. and Mis

Battle (Port.), 7.30 a.m. Benediction, Chollot and child, Messrs. Josepon:

Vit, Burlando, Didier, Volay St. Joseph's Church, Garden Road-Morning Tremblay, Paumelle, Pettit, Vidal Claver

Service (English), 9 a.m.

Leclerc, Teyssandier, Capt. Percy Smith, England, Sauveur, and C. A. Deichen From Singapore Messrs. W. S. Elliott, J Tsbiter, and H. C. Reid. From Saigon-Father Achille Robert För Nagasaki from Singapore

CHURCH SERVICES. St. John's Cathedral--Communión,⋅ 7'am.,

Matins, 11am, Evensong, 5.45 p.tn. Roman Cathollo Cathedral-Mass at 6 am, 7 am, 8 am, and 9.30 am. Benediction, 5 p.m. Union Church-Services, tram, and 6 pm. German Bethesda Chapel, West Pout

Morning Service, 11 alm...

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St. Anthony's Chapel, West Point Mass,

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Wesleyan Methodist Church-Services, 10.30

a.m. and 5.45 p.m.: Peter's Seamen's Church 6.30 p.m.

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MONDAY, Whit Monday, Bank Holiday:

SHIPPING AND MAIL NEWS.

MAILS DUE Australian (Airlir) to-morrow. Austmilan (Taiyuan) and inst. Indian (Koh-i-uur) ázıd inst. American Coptic) 26th inst. Australian (Fulam{"Mara) 27th insi Canadian (Empress of China) 30th inst American (America Maru) 3rd prox. American (City of Peking) 13th proK, »

THE steamship Hohenzollern left Nagasaki for this port at 4 pm on the 18th, and is due here on or about Monday moming; the 21st instant.

•Consequent on recent outrages, the Govem-THE Imperial Gaman Mail Liner Preussen It is satisfactory to learn that the Powerful ment have ordered the disarmament, as to left Shanghai for this part at to am, to day, made a record passage from Hongkong to pistols and daggers, of all trans-border Pathans Manila recently, averaging over, so knots in all the municipalities and cantonments with the 2011 and may be expected here an The machinery and boilers all worked capitally in the Feahawar division. The rules for disanne about Tuesday morning, the 23rd instant, It is apparently simply a question of men geting apply to all persons not possessing licenses, ting used to their, ship. If anyone could per sundo Mr. Goschen as soon as the Ferrible has received her new tubes, to pack her off to China, or some quer distant station, we should probably, hear no more of her disablement

LIPTON LIMITED THE Canadian Pacific Railway Co.'s steamer LONDON, May 5th Engress if Japan úrrived at Shanghai at 6,30 Lipton, Limited, are paying 11 per cents for pun restarday the 19th and left at 5 p.m.

Due at: Nagasaki. the year 1 placing to Reservo £45,000, and to to day, the capital Reservo 244,261 earned prior to the in on Monday

instant

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Mr. A. L. Sauvage, Mrs. Otaku, Mrs. Okasch,

rind Mrs. Ohmotsu. From Marseilles Messrs., Thevenet, Bernard and Matzuu," From Singa, parc-Mr. P. Derouzier, Mrs. Simon, and Mrs, Okusa

Departed Per Suluric, Per Saizor M. Hay For Singapore-Mr. and Mrs. Chousel, Messra, Pirelzuage, E. P. Georgacopulos and T. man. For Bombay--Capt. and Mrs. Jack For Marseilles-Messrs. M. Zubeldia,” Oppen, Jose Maria, J. D. S. Saint Ama n 8 Portuguese sailors.

Der Tonkin, for Shanghai Colonel Browne, Messrs. Ewens and J-Wein Nagasaki-Mrs. W. G. Humphre Freeman For Yokohama- Mrs. G. Weinberg, Messrs. M. and V. Weinberg.

Per Suisang, for Calcutta--M For Singapore-Mr. Wong.

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FOOD

for Consumptives, Scott's Puro Cod Liver Oil with Hyp me and Soda is a most won

Consumptive. ie not only

increases the flesh, but hen

throat and lungs. 11 take it like milk, an

both for adults and

food and medicine

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