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To-day's Advertisements.

OCEAN (STEAMSHIP COMPANY, "FOR LONDON VIA SUEZ CANAL THE Company's Steamship

"HECTOR,”

Captain Herr, will be despatched on FRIDAY, the 4th June. For Freight, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

Agents.

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Hongkong, 30th May, 1899.,

CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY,

* LIMITED.

FOR FOOCHOW,'"

THE Company's Steamship

"CHINGTU,"

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPI

The Hongkong Telegraph

HONGKONG, TUESDAY, MAY 30, 1899.

right sailor's nature would have guided him anght But whery matters are dealt with by ¿Consuls and diplomatists who, are far from | Ex , the scene of action. thave no knowledge. of the country or people to be dealt with then disaster is only too frequently the rew sult, as affairs in the Philippines have shown.

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

THE DREYFUS AFFAIR, ·

LONDON, May 28th.

NOTES AND COMMENTS, The refusal of the Philipinos to accept the terms offered to then? by the Americans can hardly come as a surprise to anyone. - Not satuïuch that the terms themselves are untrageous, for they are not so, but singly | because it is not to the interests of the Philipinos to terminate the war just at present. Like Nicolas of Russia during the Crimean War, they have other eards up SIR CLAUDE MACDONALD, their sleeves, and they place great reliance- · Sir Claude Macclonald has stopped in Italy in the aid to be rendered by fienerals June on his homeward voyage to recuperate. and July. NiCHOLAS hoped that the

Captain Dadel, will be despatched as alive severities of January and February would

on SUNDAY, the 4th June,

For Freight or Passage, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

Agents.

Hongkong, 30th May, 1899.

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THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGA- TION COMPANY, LIMITED;

prove a death blow to British hopes in the Crimea, and there can be little doubt but that Actixxiii) is looking to the wet and unhealthy months of June and July to play sad havoc with the health of the American troops in the Philippines. The American | forces have now been enticed well out into the country; their transport service, as is are known, is not all FOR LONDON VỀ STRAITS.

that is (Taking Cargout through Rates for LIVERPOOL, to be desired, and the metr at the front are GLASGOW, CONTINENTAL PORTS, RIVER forced to undure many hardships which will

PLATE,

he by no means lessened when the roads brane well nigh impassible from the ruins and a great deal of the country is under water. The Aguinaldo's allies, Generals

HE Company's Steamship THE

**KINTUCK,"

Geo. W. Long, Commander, will be despatched as above on TUESDAY, the 13th June.

For Freight, & apply to

HOLLIDAY, WISE-& Co, Agents.

Hangkong, 30th May, 1899.

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CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY,

LIMITED.

HE Company's Steamship

THE

"TAIYUAN,"

fur and July, will come to his aid, and fever and dysentery will do more to weaken and

decimate the American forces than two or three years of the guerilla warfare which has | prevailed up to the present,

:

MAKE TROOPS ANTER The Ruuter's telegram which we publish FOR PORT DARWIN, QUEENSLAND-day shows that the Americans are by no means so sanguine of Success as they were PORTS, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE.

a few months ago. News has been received at Washington to the effect that it is im possible to establish American supremacy the Philippines unless more troops are des patched to the sadne of operations. This, Reuter tell us, will involve a fresh call for volunteers and the war against the Philippi. hos is not so popular as to cause the men to Rockin by thousands, as was the case on the outbreak of hostilities with Spain. Those of the troops and volunteers who have returned to the States have doubtless carried anything but a glowing tale of the campaign against the Philipinos with them, for we have been told by Americaa ollicers, that were a vote be taken throughout the forces of occupa

Captain Nelson, will be despatched as above on THURSDAY, the 15th June, at Noon.

The attention of Passengers is directed to the Superior Accommodation oftered by this Steamer... The First-class Salon is situated forward of the Engines A Refrigerating Chamber ensures the Supply of Fresh Provisions during the entire voyage.

A duly qualified Surgeon is married and the Vessel is fitted throughout with Electric Light N.B.-Return Tickets Issued by this Com pany to and from AUSTRALIA are available for return by the Steamers of the EASTERN AND AUSTRALIAN S.S. Co. and vice versl For Freight or Passage, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

Agents.

Hongkong, 30th May, 1899.

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FOR

OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

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tion to-morrow it would be unanimously in favour of the islands being abandoned. There can be no possible room for doubt that the Americans will ultimately gain the day in the Philippines, but the present attitude of the Philipinos leads me to believe that it will only be gained by a war of extermination, and the question naturally arises as to whether the establishment of American rule Captain Riley, will be despatched as above throughout the islands is worth such an on TUESDAY, the zoth June.

For Freight, apply to

LONDON VIA SUEZ CANAL. HE Company's Steamship

"DOMENEUS,"

BUTTERFIELD & SWIKE,

Agents.

Hongkong, 30th Migy, 1899.

AN APPEAL.

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HE SUPERIORESS of de ITALIAN CONVENT, CAISE ROAD, begs most respectfully to APPEAL to the Residents of Hongkong and the Post l'orts, for their kind patronage and support, and desires to state that she will be pleased to receive orders for all kinds of NEEDLE WORK.

expensive war and also whether the ends to be gained would justify the means.

The Reporter of the Cour de Cassation has pronounced in favour of revision and a new ̈ trial by Court Martial. The Coun will in dghtedly endorse the report. 2

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THE PEACE CONFERENCE. Hoth Sir Julian Pauncefote and M. de Staal have introduced a proposal for a Permanent Arbitration Tribunal. The idea is making good | progress. .

THE UNITED STATES AND THE

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ING to a Gânadian paper, Mi«. will be elevated to the peerage on the January

MPhatter of Edin

who present yisi Canada, says that he has received the news from Bir Walter Besant He adds that the report is common gossip in the literary circles of London. We think a knighthood might be conferred, but the notion of a scribbler like Mr. Kipling being raised to the level of a Tennyson or a Macaulay by the Crown is absolutely too ridiculous for

serious consideration.

As there has been a rumour around town that the steamer Usmeralda was wrecked, and all lives lost, while on her passage to Manila, a representative of the Hongkong Telegraph called upon Messus. Shewan. Tomes & Co, the Hongkong agents of the vessel, who refuted the rumour and kindly informed us that they had received a cablegram from Manila this morning, slating that the Esmeralda was to leave that port next Saturday. It is not likely that such a message would be sent unless the boat had arrived at her destination.

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The first ordinary, general above Company, took place, at following gentlemen being present No 4, Tryg Central at noon E. S Whealler (Chairman) Hon. C and P: Sachise; (Directors) At MeKendic, IT Madar, Wong Kam-fuk, T H. Reid, A. Haup F. Hatherly, C. Xavier, W. J. Terrill. F W. Newton, Fung Chinhang, AVE, Potts, Spooner, G. H. Wheeler, J. Mz Beck, Lo Potts Cheung shui, H. N

Mody and 1 Osborne (Secretu

The Secretarend the notice convening the niceting

As an illustration of the inconvenience caused by the Yokohama Harbour Regulation which PHILIPPINES.

keeps men-of-war outside the breakwater, even Uneasiness is caused at Washington on

when they want to coal, the Advertiser states account of the latest news from Manila which

that H.M.S. Fictorious inade a valian: but shows that it is impossible to establish Ameri-abortive attempt to feed her bunkers on Thurs-lamages of navigation, which are not dimin can supremacy without more troops. This will involve a fresh call for Volunteers in despite of the unpopularity of such a measure.

GREAT BRITAIN AND RUSSIA. The Times reverting to Russian action at Peking, advises British Capitalists to ignore the Russian Railway loan which M. Witte the Russian Finance Minister is proposing to raise

in London.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The US, flagship Olympia came out of dock yesterday.

A SPECIAL meeting of the Sanitary Board is i samisoned for a pa, on Thursday, the 1st June, to consider what further steps are necessary in dealing with plague, more especially with re- ference to overcrowding. THRE: more men have been arrested for being concerted in the armed robbery at Lantau Island an the 21st May, and were brought over yesterday by inspector Gillies. They will be brought before Mr. T. Sercombe Smith on

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Thursday,

DURING: the week ended 27 May there were 143 cases and 134 deaths from plague reported There were two cases of enteric fever, one of which was imported from Japan by the steam, ship Satacie, and one case of small-pox, which terminated fatally. -

THE Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce informs us that the Government have to-day received the following telegram from H. B. M.'s Consul, Mexandria, and communicated súme to the Chamber Plague Rules imposed in Egypt against arrivals from Hongkong." LIBERATION OR EXTERMINATION? Tux steamship For Sale experienced rather a rough time on her way down, from Shanghai The United States, we are told, are now busily bringing the blessings of a free and this trip: A severe typhoon was encountered republican government to the Philipinos. off Amoy, which carried away several of the At least that is supposed to, be the reason boats coverings, dislocated step rails, and Bait the caused several minor damages, as well as the for subduing the Philippines, Philipines, apparently do not want to be spilling of a lot of nit in one of the holds. liberated any more than they have been, and are quite ready and willing to look after themselves and to dispense with the aid of the United States except as a protecting If all that the Americans aim Gentlemen's Shirts made to order, and Cuffs Tower. and Collars renewed on old ones.

at is the establishment of an indepen Ladies and Children's Underclothing Childent government under the protection of dren's Dresses, and all kinds of Embroidery, the United States, it does not appear to us Materials can be supplied, if required.

The Superioreas will also be most grateful that it is worth while to waste such a large amount of money and such hundreds of for any PAPER, or old ENVELOPES to be made lives in fighting the people whom they are understand that Admiral Dewey is much into Hooks for the Children of the Poor Schools,

apparently so anxious to befriend. It would who are taught by the Sisters.

Hongkong, 22nd April, 1892.

be far cheaper, and, we believe, far more improved in health by the cool air of the Peak, satisfactory to a very large proportion of the He is not doing any duty on hoard the people of the United States, were honourable Olympin nor is he accepting any invitations It is not known when he will leave, as he tenis arranged with the Philipines and this war, which can certainly bring no glory to intends to prolong his stay in Hongkong untit the American nation;, brought to a satis such time as he feels thoroughly recuperated, factory close.

for until he reaches the Mediterranean he cannot inect with cooler weather.

Intimation.

MANUFACTURERS OF

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AERATED WATERS of our manu- facture are sold throughout the Tar Last and are invariably preferred on account of their excellence.

“ABSOLUTE PURITY is guaran- teed. The best materials, only are used.

WANT OF POLICY.

THE Nagaki Press of the 24th inst. says:-- HM.S. Grafton left here on Monday morning for Hongkong, with time-expired men and invalids from H.M.S. Baifler. From long- kong the Grafton will proceed to Manila and thence to Singapore, where she will await the arrival of the Endymion, a sister ship, which has bean appointed to relieve her on this station.

day morning. There was a considerable sea an at the time, and the sixteen well-loaded lighters, which went out with an initial con sigament, not only found it impossible to get alongside but only succeeded in regaining sunnth water at the sacrifice of jelson the senting from 80 to 100 tons of coal then, out of the fleet came to grief before reaching the creek and gracefully sank. The scene of the casualty, which luckily involved no loss of life, is marked by a tiny flags also a small block of wood on which, with the aid of a microscope and a knowledge of Chinese characters, the wary mariner may discover a danger notice.

THE path leading from Kowloon Gap to Shatia pedestrians, robberies with, violence having has long being a somewhat dangerous due for frequently, taken place on it. Knowing this Captain Superintendent May has paid special attention on it. On Sunday afternoon with his throat cut. The man had bled freely, Sergeant Richie and P. C. Smith, who are. but, though unable to speak, was still alive. stationed at Shatin, being first-aid men, stopped the bleeding and had the man conveyed to Hongkong were he was taken to the Govern ment Civil Hospital. In the meantime Captain Superintendent May and a force of police, believing that this was a case of attempted murder, scoured Kowloon City with the object of getting at the man's assailant or assailants, and arrested one or two persons on suspicion. At noon yesterday, however, the man recovered speech and he then confessed that while on his way to Shatin he fell asleep in one of the rest houses which are situated different On awaking he intervals along the route found that all his money-$8-had been stolen from him and in his despair he cut his tiront,

THE PLAGUE.

Cases-reported to 19th instant 528 No. do. during past 24 hours... "to Toust... ·544

Deaths reported to 29th instant... 470

Do.

during past 24 hours...

Totul... 480

an Indian constable came across a Chinana

do.

SHIPPING REPORTS.

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Captain McGeilan, of the s.s. Wongkai, froin Bangkok, reports Fine weather, with S. W.

Captain Balle, of the German schooner Beike Rickmers, froin Singapore, reports Fair weather all the voyage, with light shuth foggy weather. erly winds. On day of arrival heavy rain and

Manila, reports: Fine throughout; smooth Captain Dodd, of the ss. Chingin, from sen.

Captain Smith, of the s.s. Taksang, from Chefoo, reports:Strong winds and rainy weather throughout,

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speech, and account. yesterday's meeting

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give the Chairman the business done at

The Chairman said The Re

Reports and Accounts which have been Before you some day's deal with the first year of the company's existence, and it no doubt affords you gratifi-

The Chairmanent Gentlemen, you have cation to note the satisfactory, maults of the had the report sometime in your hands, ande working. The amount of $592,19 set down according to the usual custom I will ask you to for repairs includes also the cost of structural take it.os read Your Committee comes before alterations it was deemed advisable to make to you with what inust be consider be taking ju the older boats to strengthen them against the altogether, a very satisfactory record of the going alongside the wharves Our Boats are year's work. Although the great straining to which they are subjected in

the success of a Club- all in good order and your Directors do not an sich a Club us ours cannot be gauged consider that they have depreciated in vniue solely by the state of its bank account; it is or that it is necessary on the present occasion satisfactory and comforting to know that we to write anything off the amount they stand at close the year with a very substantial balance in our books: we recommend instead that our favour, and; in view of possible contingencies, $5,00o be written off the less liquid asset.of this satisfaction is increased when we note, goodwill. With our property exposed to the the addition of no less a sum, than $3,000 to the Reserve Fund, which now stands at $4,040 ished by the absence of any fairway on the route on fixed deposit with the Hongkong and our hoals Like, we consider it necessary to build Shanghai Bank The Club is prospering, and preserve fund and we propose to appropriate even if your Committee modestly feel that they, $2,000 as a commencement of that Fund which by their management, have contributed to its I hope it may be a long time before we have prosperity, this great success, could not have:

draw on. The double-ended boats have been achieved without the loyal support of the proved so successful and are appreciated se members. The Club is now prepared to face propose to replace the two old launches by soon as the question of a new, site is settled hinese that we the proverbial rainy day when it comes, and as much by Europeans and double enders as quickly as funds will permit, the Committee you may then have in power in fact a third boat would by now have been on will have in the present reserve fund i nucleus the stocks but for n difficulty with regard to on which to build a handsome and more suit- the number of passengers the Government will able Club house than you have bad in past. allow these boats to carry. The Government years Your Commitice regrets that it has no will not license the upper deck because the definite information to give with regard to Ordinance which cleals with the subject the new Club house. The future prosperity depends makes provision for such a deck or of the Club, if not its very existence,

deck; it was specially designed to carry del, and all we can say is that no effort has in fact for such boats as these. There is upon the decision of the Admiralty on this no question whatever of the safely of this question. As yet nothing has been deci passengersand is admittedly a perfectly safe and been spared to enable the Clab to obtain proper place to carry them. We hope that the site in front of the present one, and Government may take steps to make the neces-we hope the Hond office of Commo addition or amendment to the Ordinance dore Fowell will be added to those of Rear before long. We hesitate to mild such expen Admiral Holland, who proved himself to be a sive boats while there is any doubt as to whetherine friend of the Club during the whole of we shall be allowed to make the fullest use of lijs stay in Hongkong. Until the decision of tire accommodation provided. Unless the the Admiralty is given no permanent improve. difficulty can be got over we shall probably ment need be attempted. I am sure the mem- have to abandon the upper deck, though by sobers will recognise this; and all we can do doing the boats will be far less convenient for in the meantime is to keep the present building passengers The matter is of considerable im in as good a state of repair as possile. Im und some very necessary repairs carried out, public also, portance in the Company and I may say the provements have been made in the Gymnasjuhi

in the gymnasium in the current cat and we hope there will be an increased interest. The Athletic Sports which came under the management of the Gymnasium Committee, were more successful this year than they have indbeen for a few years past, and the substantital prizes offered should help to keep alive the youthful interest in all-forms of purely out. door athletic sports. The bathing accom modation is no better and no worse than it was last year. The interest in water polo has grown considerably, and the members, will doubtless approve of a substantial grant made by the Committee to the funds of the Water We as secossarily endone the opinions expressed by Pajo Association, which provided so, mány

Correspondent's lit this columns)'

interesting matches last year and which pro poses to to the same again in the forthcoming season. We must all sincerely togret that the last Regatta was not productive of better sport. The Committee has considered how best to foster rowing talent and to keep up the standard of the Club's Towing We hope that arrange. ments will be made to induce old rowing mem bers to undertake the training of the younger members in the elements of watermanship and to encourage the youngsters and creato' s spirit of rivalry the retiring Committee suggest that the new Committee to be elected at this Profit, ten cents Mexican, or even if 30 cents, meeting should give a montily prize for Scratch gold equals only 65 cents, Mexican the profit is Fours, or for sich olbor races as may, in their hot large.

Fopinion, lend to this much-desired improve Traly

ment in rowing. This is a matter that lies en yours,

rely with the members themselves. If there. Hongkong, May 30th, 1899-

are any other suggestions I am sure the Com mittee will gladly give tiem careful considem RIOTOUS ATTACK ON BANGKOK pleasure in moving the adoption of the reppif tion.."With these few-remarks have much

and passing of the SKCON CCMrAV Möllison suggeste

The Mon with rowi

handso provided by

seconded the adoption of the report and The Chairman proposed and Mr. Wheeler

accounts.Carried."

Mr. Reid proposed and Mr. Newton seconded the re-election of Mr. Wheatler as chairman and the re-appointment of Mr. C.P. Chater Mr: P. Sachse as Directors.-Carried

Mr. Beck proposed and Mr. Sachse seconded the re-election of Mr. W. H. Potts as auditor,

Dividends were ready this afternoon.

CORRESPONDENCE.

HONGKONG BOOKSELLERS... To 196 EDITOR OF THE Bosasos TRLEGRACHE DEAR SIR-In reply to the letter of A Stranger. Within the Gates", re booksellers prices. I do not think that whoever sold Black- coood's Magazine st. $1.50 nver reached. The cost is as follows

Trade Lost 50 cents gold, say 70 cents Mexican Postage3a

Total...60

ROOKSELLER

POLICE.A

ONE MAN SERIOUSLY. WOUNDEDNES

ELECTION

the motion

OFITCERS

With a crowd of Chinese coolies thero is rowing for for. Captain Hall, of the ss. Thales, from Foo- always a possibility of things happening, if any carry 1wo griffins, chew, reports: Light breezes and fine weather of their little games are interfered with: The mice to be handica with S.S.W and S... breezes going up the police ought to he very well aware of that, but take a considerabl coast. To Amoy light breezes and moderate a serious attack on a small body of their aum- the property of any sca. Off Amoy on the 26th heary typhoon ber is reported on 19th May. Two prisoners prize he thought they in afternoon and night; anchored outside have been rescued from custody, one police crews, Amoy. Vessel in Foochow, H.M.S. Algerine, man has been dangerously wounded. The The Chairing though Captain Mentz, of the German str. Sachsen, Spirit Farm, it appears, complained of an illicit good one. He was from Bremerhaven, reports: Left Bremer distillery behind a Chinese rice mill at Bang be very glad haven April 16th, Antwerp April, 23rd, Sou- Namchom, on the west side of the river down Mr. B. V. While

towards Bangkolem A dozen policemen un the report, a thampton 24th, with 6 passengers and full armed, were told off to make a raid on the place cargo for East Asia; arrived at Genoa April. this morning, and they discovered a large quad- 30th, Naples May 3rd, received there the Eutity of spirits. They seized the spirits and also. The ropean mail and passed the Channel and Suez arrested a couple of Chipamen who are said to with. – May 8th; arrived at Aden May ath, Colombo have been concerned in ninning the distillery.ME May 19, Singapore May 14th and Hongkong As they were returning to their boat, they were mander May 30th. In the North Sea and English set upon by a large gang of Chinese coolles Channel light west and south winds, cloudy armed with clubs and spears. An Indian weather and smooth sea; in the Bay of Biscay policeman named Omar Khan was leading the and at the coast of Portugal strong to moderate two prisoners, the others having the jars of west and north winds, misty and hazy weather, spirits. The object of the gang; was evidently, with a corresponding sea; in the Mediterranean to rescue the prisoners, for none of the police Sea light and changeable winds and fine wea appear to have been seriously injured with the ther; in the Red Sea light to fresh north and exception of Omar Khan, wife is said to have east winds with a corresponding sea, and in the steek to his prisoners as long as Arabian Sea light changeable winds and fine But finally he fell covered with weather and smooth sea; in the Indian Ocean the two men escaped. The police were then and in the China Sea moderate south-west allowed to return; and the wounded monsoon, good weather, and a corresponding taken to the police, hospital.

As we have frequently pointed out, the A. S. WATSON & Co., whole blame for the present situation in the Te report of the Yokohama Club Hotel, Philippines is attributable to the total Limited, states "The gross receipts for the LIMITED.

lack of policy displayed by the Americans past year were yen 71,815.30, including rent from the first,

They did not know and transfer fees. The profits of the Company their own minds and allowed the Phili- have not equalled those of last year, a result in pinos to see this plainly. What wonder great measure accounted for by the increased AERATED WATERS. then that the Philipitios should mis- cost of provisions and also to the diminution in trust them now, when they offer to make the number of travellers through Japan. An terms? First AUDISAO was to be treated uterin dividend of yen 4 per share was paid as the trusted ally of the Americans, and lie to shareholders in November last, afyon was so treated. Then arrived the American place freerte last year, a further divi oups and the Philipinos were ignored. 300 placed to reserve last year, a further divi Next the Philipinos were not offered any

dend of yen 3 per share may now be paid." opportunity of expressing their views on THE many friends of Captain Inman Sealby of the future of their country prior to the the steamship Coptic will regret to hear that ratification of the Pence Treaty with Spain, This return to San Francisco will be his last trip are only across the Pacific in the O. & 0, line. Yet and of all that followed we two well aware. The Americans have all

while we shall miss his beaming smile and along made the mistake of looking upon the pleasant words we are glad to know that our THE PRICES are only half those hiipinos as savages, and treating them as loss will he his gain. His transfer from the such, and now it is too late to mend matters. Facific to the Atlantic means well-deserved charged in England.

At the commencement of the Spanish promotion for him. His skill as a navigátor. American war the Americans had the trust and his geniality as a skipper have gained for. him fanie which has been waßted to the home: WATERS MANUFACTURED and respect of the Philipinos and a very office as a result, his good qualities have

WE LEAP YEAR BY US are acknowledged by the small modicum of consideration and diplo been recognized and rewarded. We have heard

leap year is a year of 160 days, macy would have enabled them to have that the Captain is to have it big transatlantic.

because it leaps forward arias leading English makers to be equal retained those friendly feelings and to have liner, but his natural modesty will not permait A NUMBER OF NUHAMMADANS BAYONETELIA with an ordinary year. "If so lapt to those of their own production.

I been to-day in. peaceful. occupation of the him to say what he knows. On his arrival in dwing to plague cases having occurred cap years, coincide with the

country. Had any of the natives of the interior or of other islands offered opposition Sir Edward Frankland, K.C.B.,

to the Americans, there would have been DC.Í. P.R.S., F.U.S., &c., the greatest the Philipino troops at hand to act under living authority on Water, reports as duristaining and operating, the large force

of follows on the water as prepared and which is at present necessary. It must not used by us in our manufacture be thought that we are antagonistic to the American cause; such is not the case, but 'dt possesses an extremely high we must say, and say plainly, that we are gree of organic purity and is sorry to see that instead of the Philipinos most excellent quality being introduced to the benefits of peace and a just and civilized form of govemment they are now likely to be cursed by a war of extermination, and all on account of the shunglini mismanagement of certain

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PLAGUE TROUBLE NEAR KARACHI..

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San Francisco he will turn over the ship to| · ·

among fishermen at Kudda, near Karachi, the divisible by four, and thus they y Captain Rinder, formerly of the Belgic, iar

authorities ordered the occupants to evacuate of the years concluding THE N. V K. steamer Kasaga-winru which their huts and go into quarantine, but on their fourth is a leap yeti left Nagasaki on the 19th inst, for Australia via refusing to comply with the orders the collector which is divisible. longkang, brought from Yokolaus is sent of police with two companies of the 1st Une Kalends of

and districe magistrate and district superintenden Bissextilepap three Japanese who were going to Australia 45 Bombay Grenadiers, proceeded to Kudda on emigrants Prior to the vessel's sailing, bow-the morning of the 4th inst, and drew a cordon (bis), wiserens, we ever, a telegram was received from the Govern round the infected huts, after which the collector month, making ment authorities at Tokyo, ordering the inen to again ordered, the occupants, to remove. into return to their homes. This action by the quarantine, but as they refused to do to the government is due to the refusal of the Queens police were told off to eject them forcibly fand authorities to allow the landing at Thurs. While this was being done a large frowd of day Island and Townsville of Japanese who in fishermen collected shouting " their passports were described as merchants and attempted to break through the but who were in fact labourers only. The from outside their object

the Queensland authorities have it is said, instance, formed the Japanese Consul that unless greater ited States Had matters is exercised by Die Jajanese Government

hands of

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