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To-day's Advertisements.

FRESCO PERFORMAN

AS YOU LIKE IT”

on the VOLUNTEER PARADE GROUND

In a

Reat Forest of 'Arden,

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TUESDAY NIGHT, the 29th August, 1899.

JANET WALDORF as ROSALINA NORVAL MCGREGOR 9 ORLANDO.

Assisted by ...

Ada Dow Currier, Virginia Cranna

and

'rominent Members

of

A..D. C.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, 1800

Intimation.

ordered to leave the

that the house might also hur Pearson, the PW.Dimect was also sent for and arrived: obscene at 1.45 1.0, but owing to the

continuing with mabated fury and the ness of the night, was unable to shore up sill standing walls. Fortunately the coff was confined to one house only, the next being only slightly damaged, and it does appear to be in any dangers Mr. has, however, orders to shore up

not to leave it until he is quit that all-danger is past

change of Government would have HONGKONG OBSERVATORY REPORT

lives, libertidsvand possessions, and state tho he Observatory report says

dates when suele Proclamations, if any, were On the 23d at:7.50 pm Black North Cona

posted and placarded and lowered, kes (7.) What satisfaction, if any, has:

has been ob On the attr.45 m. The baronieter lias tained from the Chinese Goverment for the rises on the 5, and S.. coasts of China. The assault by the Chinese on the Honourable the A. S. WATSON & Co., w. China. Veel vastards and lies now Captain Superintendent of Palica before our over S, W. Pressure remains higli over New Territory was taken over, and in respect Japan. Gradients slight to moderate for S.Eof the resistance by thousands of armed Chi- and E. winds on the China const. FORECAST nese to the British entering into possession of Fresh S.E. winds squally, showery Telefe area leased by the Imperial Chinese Co. graphic communication between the Observernment to Great Britain per the Convention tory and Hongkong is interupted,

of June 1893, the quelling of which resistance Adresulted in considerable loss of life and which forced upon the Colony a substantial amount of extra and avoidable expenditure ?

LIMITED.

WINE AND SPIRIT, MERCHANTS.

ESTABLISHED A.D,'1841.

SCOTCH WHISKY.

A.—THORSE's Bress, White

Capsule

B. WATSON's

GLENORCHY MELLOW BLEND, Blue Capsule, with Name: and Trade Mark

SEAT Plan, now at Messrs. HoursSON C-WATSON'■'

·PIANO CO.

PRICES.....

$1, $&$3

[1080a Hongkong, 24th August, 1899. HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. CONTRIBUTING SHAREHOLDERS are requested to send a STATEMENT

of BUSINESS contributed during the Half Year ended 30th June, 1899, on or before the 15th September, on which Date the ACCOUNTS will be CLOSED.

By Order of the Board of Directors,

THOS ROSE, Secretary,

[16777 Hongkong, 24th August, 1899.

NEW FOREIGN BAKERY.

HRUTTONJEE has the Honour to

Jannounce that he will be able to

deliver BREAD in HONGKONG and KOWLOON ARRANGEMENTS will be as nearly perfect as possible, and the works will be under constant FOREIGN SUPERVISION. Only the BEST FLOUR will be used, but he will be able to supply. THE VERY BEST BREAD that can be inade, at a Lower Price than has Superintendence, no Sensible

on and after 1st September. The SANITARY

D.

ADELOUR-

GiExuvr, Red Cap- sule, with name and Trade Mark

fir tree

$10.80

10.80

* LOCAL AND GENERAL. THE Eastern World says that a' libel suit will" shortly be brought by a foreign resident of Yokohama against a Tokyo newspaper. THe Manager of the Joins Telegmply Coy's informs us that cominunication with foochow is restored. Communication opened with may vin Foochow Amoy landline which is working fairly at present

A NATIVE paper says that the lieutenant of the notorious Yu Mantzu, Chiang Tsanchen whilst being banished bribed the runners and made his escape. Attempts have been being made to fearrest him without success.

JERRY BUILDING.

Has the attention of the Honourable the Direc- tor of Public Work been directed to the China Mails leading articles of 15th and 23rd August alleging the existence of Jerry Buildings in Hongkong; will the Honourable Member inform the Council whether the said allegations are well founded; and if so, will he state what powers his Department possesses to prevent the erection of such buildings, what action has been taken by his Department in the matter, and if his powers are insufficient is he taking any steps to get increased powers?

The Hon. T. H. Whitehead, pursuant to notice, asked the following questions.

1. New Public Works-Will the Colonial THE new liquid fuel steam launches, which are

Secretary inform the Council whether the now being introduced, says a Shanghai paper,

Government has sanctioned the Director of are likely to become a distinct nuisance. The Public Works witholding from the considera. (1) scent from one of them was more than noticetion of the Public Works Committee, plans, able on the land yesterday, and it is a matter drawings, specifications, estimate of cost, and for little surprise that residents of the Cental full information regarding proposed new Public Hotel grumbled.

Works, and, if so, what are the reasons for departing from the course in connection there with and which has been customary hitherto for years past?

WATSON'S H.K.D, BLEND OP THR FINEST SCOTCH MALT WHISKIES, Vio. let Capsule

1-1-10 E-WATSON'S VERY OLD LI- QUEUR Scorch Winsky, Gold Capsule THORNE'S BLEND and WATSON's GLENORCHY are high class Soda Whiskies, of greater age than most

brands in the market.

15.00

old

ABELOUR-GLENLIVET is a very Peat Whisky, (smoky) and could not now be replaced in stock at the price. Dis well known for its fine Havour.

pro-

E is of superb quality and Foreign bean charged for read made under nounced by leading local counois. curs to be the best brand in the Hongkong market.

J

Person will use any other.

SPECIAL PRICES for Hotels, farge Messes, and Boarding Houses.

H. RUTTONJEE,

13 & 15, D'Aguilar Street,

Hongkong, and

21 & 22, Elgin Road, Kowloon. [roy8a

Hongkong, 24th August, 1899.

DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND FOOCHOW.

THE Company's Steamship

"HAITAN," Captain Roach, will be despatched for the above Ports, TO-MORROW, the 25th instant, at 10A.M."

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.

Kaungavogi +44

ida, PanAc="

A. S. WATSON & Co., Limited. THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY.

BIRTH.

On the 12th inst, at Kobe, the wife of C. W. 3. Binch, of a son.

MARRIAGE.

At the British Consulate-General, Shanghai, HARRY, eldest son of Walter Smith, of She: ffield, England, to ESTER MARIA CHARLOTTA FREDRIKA, third daughter of the late Nils Gustaf Grafstrom, of Strombacka, Sweden.

DEATHS.

THE Korean Independent states that Prince Henry of Prussia arrived at Fusan on the 4th inst. The object of the visit, it is rumoured, was to apply for the concession of a railway from Seoul to Gensan. The application was politely refused on the ground that it has already been granted to a Korean company.

"It's an ill wind that blows no good" even in China, for a dispatch has been received by the Thotai from the Viceroy of the Liangking provinces notifying of the appointment of Totai Shen Yüching as Director of the Woo sung Land Office in succession to Shen Tunho, What has become of Shen's accumulated prequisites -China Gazitie.. WHEN the Maine was destroyed, she had on board dine Japanese subjects employed as Of these two escaped and waiters and cooks. seven lost their lives. A sum of 1,100 ye has now been forwarded from Washington, in aid of the families of the latter. It represents the proceeds of subscriptions put up by charitable persons in America. THE resignation of Sergeant Major Lowrie, who for some considerable time has fulfilled the duties of drill instructor to the Shanghai volunteer and police forces, is announced. Mr. Lowrie, a well tried soldier, held for many years responsible positions in Hongkong, and his connection with the training of the civil defences of Shanghai, has been in every way successful in severing his association with the Municipality the Council lose a valuable servant.-S. Press.

THE Universal Gazetlestates in all earnestness that the Empress Dowager has now twenty strong attendants dragging a quick-firing gum around after her wherever she goes in her pafice grounds, to protect her from her enemies. She evidently expects to meet Kang Yu-wei at any turn sitting on a Maxim gun: The same papar says that the many valuable articles formerly all removed inside the palace. Burglars are

Answer-No

2. "Beaconsfield." Repaus and Alterations, Will the Honourable the Colonial Secretary inform the Council why the proposal to expend a substantial amount of Public mosey on repairs and alterations to "Deaconsfield" was not submitted to the Public Works Committed for their consideration and report to the Coun.. cil as has hitherto been customary?

Answer: Because the expenditure was not contemplated.

3"Beaconshield Expenditure.Will the fíonoumble the Colonial Treasurer inform the Council (1) under what authority was, the sum of $19,076,70 expended in alterations and repairs to Beaconsfield," and cost of the litiga tion in connection therewith, disbursed: (2) on what date was the said money paid; and (3) why, has no financial minute been submitted to the Council or the Finance Committee in respect thereof?

Answer:-) On the authority of His Excellency the Governor. (2) 3rd May last, (3) I do not know.

4. Public Works Committee-Will the Hon- purable the Director of Public Works inform the Council why plans, drawings, specifications, estimate of cost, and full information in re the e Public Works undertaken since about the middle of last year have not been submitted to Public Works Committee for consideration and port to the Council as has been customary. hitherto for years past?

Answer: No new Public Works have been undertaken since the middle of last year which have not been submitted to, considered and approved by the Committee of the whole Legislative Council, except a few works in the New Territory which being of urgency were undertaken without the usual formalities being gone through

5. Special Commissioners report on New Territory Will roference to the Special Com

Ai Chefoo; on the 15th instant, ANDRES kept in the Ewe palace gardens have now been missioner's report dated 8th October, 1898, on

CKELVIE of Sharia kose, at 12.15 100gaan, on the 14th inst., EssOOFALLY A. ATTARI, aged 28 years, Deeply regretted. Hongkong papers please copy.

CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED,

FOR CHEFO0 AND VLADIVOSTOCK.

THE Company's Steamship.

THE

"KANSU,"

Captain Sommerville, will be despatched as above, TO-MORROW, the 25th instant, at 10. AM.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

The Hongkong Telegraph

HONGKONG, THURSDAY, AUGUST 14, 1899.

vidently akmasker 65ima Gazette.

THE numerous rehearsals of As You Like have put all in fine feltie for the open, air per formance which is announced for next Tuesday night on the Volunteer Parade Ground, which will be made into a minature Forest of Arden. The amateurs, who are to fill. 12. speaking parts in the play, have shown themselves adept pupils in the hands of Mrs. Currier, and from all accounts could give the performance to-morrow. if it were necessary. At any rate the time and place is set and everything will be done by the management to make the production, a notable one. The demand for reserved seats is already very large at Robinson & Co's.

TELEGRAMS. BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

Agents

Σταφύλι

Hongkong, 24th August, 1899. DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP, COMPANY, LIMITED,

THE

FOR SWATOW. HE Company's Steamship

"THALES,"

at Noon.

Captain Hall, will be despatched for the above Port, TO-MORROW, the 25th instant,

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co., General Managers.

[1079

Hongkong, 24th August, 1899.

CHINA, NAVIGATION COMPANY,

THE

LIMITED.

FOR TIENTSIN. Company's Steamship

"NANCHANG,"

Captain Finlayston, will be despatched as above on SUNDAY, the 3rd September. For Freight or Passage, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents,

Hongkong, 34th August, 1899.

TOYO KISEN KAISHA. NOTICE.

HONGKONG LEGISLATIVE

COUNCIL.

hs "offici conte

Russia'

To allow his De Morrison has Gorea but für all

winst it, Ladhere to every- already, except that I ay prevent the alliance, ongest possible pressure-- bear upon the Chinese

is worth willa 10

At noon to day, the police were still the debris, but had not come upon any more bodies

MILITARY PARADE GROUND,

these The heavy rains of last night also had thing an effect on the retaining wall now admit circu being built between Queen's. Road and the being rifled; parade ground. The wall is nearing comis, being brought pletion, the earth being banked in behind Government by Russia, and big threats have it, to make the parade ground level for been utter warning her not to make any the use of troops, but the pressure of water was alliance of the kind, and so great that the mortar binding the ptasive pote that Russia would not take this step un- Teas she was satisfied that some movement of blocks together has been washed away in places and this morning small streams were squirting the kind was on foot her excitement over the repons proves more conclusively than any- out.

thing clic how well founded they are, I do After so many mishaps it is pleasant to see not think that envoys have been recalled, one engineering feat that has remarkably well and I fancy it will be found that the stond the severe test imposed upon it. What rumour that they had Indiscreetly been usually suffers most are the roadways, and we exhibiting documents was due to their display were pleased to see the new metalling, lately puting a commercial commission given by the down and rolled by the steam roller, in Queen's Empress in November last. This they have Road, Central had not given way in the least,doubtless been showi none of those little gulleys across the toad, so their ustial after a heavy rainfall, being apparent some Great credit is due the Director of Public Works for his introduction of this most serviceable. metalling for our ronds,

'QUEEN'S-ROAD.

CORRESPONDENCE

We do not necessarily endorse the opinions expressed by

Correspondents in this column

A DESERVING CAUSE TO THE EDITOR OF THE "Handkesia TELEGRA DEAR SIR-It gives me unbounded plea sura to be able to endorse the remarks of your correspondent "Charity anent the Asile de la Saint Enfance;

foring Into the Empress:

bina

The situation have the

-pluck to throw hers Japan's hands and defy Russia, or will doi up at the Russian Threats. No clue is yet obtainable as to her Finclinations.

A party of young Japanese have arted at the Japanese Bank here, who are supposed to be students studying the language, and to make their efforts more encouraging they are, said to wear Chinese clothes and a quoue tre The Jass panese do not as a rule, come to Chinese te learn Chinese, as their own studies at home in- clude a great many of the Chinese classics, and the study of Chinese is as prevalent with them as French and German with us; moreover it Is very unlike Japan, to con a despised dress- simply to audy in 'shrewdly suspect that our gentlemen are already pretty well at home with the language, and have probably bein paying a long doing so

| long visit to Manchuria de purpose

It was my privilege only a fortnight ago to makel a cursory inspection of the Convent. Judging from what I saw I must admit that I was fairly astonished. The ladylike courtesy of the goad Sisters, the truly anotherly care they extend to the poor and helpless orphans from the earlier stages of their existence till they

The Assistant Director of the Manchurian leave for their future homes, the scrupulous cleanliness and order everywhere are all alike railway is said to have recently stated that bis fitting subjects which call for unstinted praise despatches from his Government in regard to I think it is already high time that the Go the branca line to Peking lately,demanded by: institution in some substantial manner as it is in branches of the Marchunan railway are of the vernment recognised the merits of this charitable Russia, run thus wise The maisline and every way deserving of all encouragement almost value and importance, and it is of the I am afraid however that my feeble pen will greatest moment that such a valuable property hardly do justice to the subject before me and, should be connected with Peking. If we do whilst apologising for having trespassed so far not have this branch line our commercial in-

self.

we have already line to Shanhaikgan and on your valuable space, I beg to subscribe my terests will suffer Some people argue that as Tientsin, if we have one direct to Peking we Sincerely Yours,

shall do as we like without consideration for others. They do not understand the situation. avall, If we forego this line not only will the price of produce be dear, but we shall exper ience many inconveniences and lasses Others argue that such a line may be convenient, but that it will not

T PRESTAGE Hongkong, August 2310, 1899.

have shown them-

e ago and

CHINESE TROOPS, TO THE ENTOR OF THE Horokoña TELEORANLA DEAR SIRAs the question of employment our own and other governments for some time prehend of Chinese troops has engaged the attention of

subject to the attention of the public rough and its

web increasing past, perhaps I may be excused if I bring this rich and the columns of your valuable paper

The welfare of this Colony is greatly depen- dent upon the security ensured by being under the Extension of the Colony will the Honour the British flag and protected by British able the Colonial Secretary inform the Council soldiers, who in times past h whether, exclusite of servants, any other gen-selves reliable in times of danger and tlemen or persons, Foreign pit Chinese, other anxiety, perhaps the most noticable instance than those mentioned in para 3 of the said being the Indian Mutiny when our report, accompanied him on his visiting any of troops had to fight against innumerable odds. the villages and towns in the New Territory; ifthink most people are agreed that the qualities so, what were their names, what was the neces, that have contributed most largely to our sily for their presence, and why and for what wonderfully continuous success in building up purpose were they permitted to accompany the our Empire, have been the marked loyalty of Commission?

dur soldiers, fighting in most cases, it almost appears simply for the love of it and to achieve place greater glory for the country and flag which the they love. "The most hitter enemy of the army: cannot say that the soldier enlists for the pay, and the reason why the British troops are so efficient is their very love for the profession the which they follow.

Answer-Yes; Commander de Horsey, some of the other officers of Her Majesty's Ship Plover and Mr. Li Pak for purposes of curiosity it is presumed, accompanied the Commission on one or two of its visits to vil- lages in the New Territory.

Mr. Ng Su Shang accompanied the Com mission throughout the tour of inspection, arranging for transport, guides etc. and his services proved of great assistance.

For many years, we have employed coloured troups in Asia, and the cry has always been the that when led by European officers they are value cqual to the British, in fact, I have heard officers declare that they surpass our own. This cry has been so loudly and persistently pro- claimed that lately we have been told that the Germitis at Klao-chau and the French at Kwan Chao-wan had started raising Chinese regiments and judging from the following cuti anyting from the Literary Digest the Arenchng are also imbued with the same idea. Major von Reitzenstein, who trained some Chinese for the German-Goverment wrold to the Hamburg Correspondent, denying the state, ment made that the Chinese as a soldier was

GREAT BRITAIN AND THE

TRANSVAALI

This afternoon a meeting of the Hong LONDON, August zerd.

6. Kowloon Fire Precautions,Will the Long Legislative Council was held in the President Kruger's reply has been received, Council Chamber at the Government Offices, Honourable the Colonial Secretary inform the the purport is not stated but there is reason to there being present His Excellency the Gov-Council whether, in view of the Increasing number of houses on the Kowloon Peninsula ernor (Sir Henry Blake, G.C.M.G.), H. E. believe that the propused joint enquiry is not Major General Gascoigne U.M.G.. the Hon the Government has considered and deemed it accepted and that the reply advances fresh. H. Stewart Lockhart, C.M.C., (Colonial expedient to make requisite provision in respect proposals.

Secretary the Hon. H. E. Pollock (Acting of a Branch of the Fire Brigade there whereby Attorney-General), the Hon, R. Murray it will be possible to attempt to cops with Rumsey (Harbour Master), the Hon. A. M. fires which may hereafter take place? Thomson (Colonial Treasurer), the Hon. R. De consideration of Government.

Answer: This matter is at present under Ormsby (Director of Public Works), the Hon. C P. Chater, C.M.G., the Hon. F. H. May, Captain Superintendant of Police), the Hon. Dr. Ho Kai, the Hon. E R. Belilios, C.M.Q, the Hop. T H. Whitehead. The Hon. J. J. Keswick, the Hon. Wei A Yuk, and Mr. Ř. F. Johnstoń, (Acting Clerk of Councils.)

THE FRENCH- SUDAN. The French officers Captains Voulet and Chanoine Inving been recently accused of eruelty to the natives in the Sudan. Col. Klobb and Lieut. Méunier were despatched to the Sudan to investigate the matter. On their "arrival Captain Voulet ordered his troops to fire and Col. Klobb and Lieut. Meunier were killed.

[FROM JAPANESE PAPERS]

THE YOKOHAMA FIRE.

Tokyo, August 14th.

[1075a A report from the Governor of Kanagawa to

the Home. Department states that the investi gations made up to 5.11 p.m. yesterday showed the number of houses destroyed in the Yokoha ma fire to be 3,158. There were ten fatalities,

CONSIGNEES of CARCO per Steamship injured Persons were more or less, severely

MAMERICA MARU,"

are hereby notified thint their Goods are at their risk being discharged into Lighters, and or landed into our Godowns at Wanchai and delivery may be had either from Lighters or from our Godowns upon countersignature of Bills of Lading

Goods remaining unclaimed after the 9th July will be subject to rent.

No Fire Insurance has been effected:"

J. S. VAN BUREN,

Agent.

{1310

kong, 24th August, 1899 DOCHINA STEAM NAVIGATION

COMPANY, LIMITED..

EROM CALCUTTA, PENANG AND

ANA SINGAPORE.” Company's

any's Steamship.

SUISANGA arrived from the above Ports, Consignees Cargo by her are hereby informed that their Goode will be delivered from alongside. finan Cargo impeding the discharge, or refuaining.

ard after Noon, the 28th instant, will be ded al Consignees nsk and expense into Godowns at East Point,

No Fire Insurance has been affected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned

JARDINE MA

1926 General kong, 241 August 1860

THE FIRE AT, TOYAMA,

TOYAMA, August 14th.

The Secretary read the minutes of the last meeting,

The Colonial Secretary laid on the table the Report of the Subsidiary Coinage Commitee, the Despatches and other Tapers. Relating to the Extension of the Colony of Hongkong and for 1898, the Superior and Subordinate Courts Returns

The Hon. T H. Whitehead gave notice of the following questions: An

NEW TERITORY, PROCLAMATION, MURDER, ALLEGED LAND JOBBERY, ETC.

The Hon. Acting Attomey General moved Ordinance to amend the Liquor Licenses Ora the third reading of the Bill entitled An

dinance. 1898. Passed.

(Proceeding)

failure and says. Left to themselves, the Chinese soon lose whatever discipline has been instilled into them. But as long as European officers command them, European noncoms. continue the drill, and punishment threaten. everywhere. the Chinaman is a good old enough, That is to say, if he is paid The yellow man becomes a soldier solely what there is in it. Esprit de corbs he non

military orderliness he hates, and the bro fession of arms is despised. But he is brave, easily trained, and he becomes an excellen shot. He is moreover, very obedient. Whether ho has any patriotism is not easy to det mine. It is certain only that his code differ markedly from that of the Westerner, atak regard to national affairs is perhaps best-ex Japanese. The indifference of the Chinese with plained by the Confucian maxim that t who are not in office should not do the work an official. If loaders wore to be found have the full confidence of the men, partri

Chinese levies well, and especiali may be awakened. Foreign power with great regularity. The princi; rick the Great regarding the pay of soldiers are of utmost importage troops. The italics are min

THE TAIL OF THE TYPHOON. COLLAPSE OF BUILDING, CHINAMEN KILLED The typhoon, the warning for which was given yesterday, luckily did not come with its full force on to this colanty, but passed more to the northward between: Amoy and Swatow, though we did not get the severe blow, wo got a tremendous downpour of rain, lasting off and of from ro last night to 9 this moming and causing some considerable damage, and we are Sorry to say the deaths of some Chinamen, the Has the attention of the Honourable the actual number, at present, it is impossible Colonial Secretary been directed to a lending to say. Article in the China digil of Wednesday, Auf The old Synagogue, as our readers are aware, gust gib, and will the Honoumble Member was situated between Graham and Feel Street, inform the Council:-*

facing Staunton Street." The site has been Relief stations for the sufferers from the (3) Is it the intention of the Government to bought by Mr. Wong Chuk yau, compradore to recent fire have been established at forty places appoint a Commission to enquire into and re-Messrs. D. Sassoon, with the intention of in schools and temples; but those, asking for port on the Alleged Land jobbery in the erecting seven Chinese houses on it, facing relief are comparatively few. Most of the peoColony's recently acquired territory, referred Staunton Street To allow for a sufficient depth ple burnt out are of a fairly well-to-do class. to in the said Article and widely and publicly and a lane at the back, so that the basements

The losses incurred by the insurance offices spoken about:stand

could be utilized, the two houses adjoining had will, it is estimated, amount to Y238,400. (2) Was the late Tung Cheong entrusted by also been purchased and work was proceeding,

As Chinese are intended as the the Government on or about the 17th April the Synagogue being pulled down and the party SMALL-POX ON AN AMERICAN last with certain Government Proclamations to walls of the houses built The workman

TRANSPORT.

be conveyed into the New Territory to be employed by the contractor, to the number of our garrison at Wel-hal wei and posted and placarded in the various villages about 20, were hiving in these houses while the performing important duties

this Colony, think kn and towns therein geleden

work was in progress. Last night, shortly (3). If so, under whose direction did the after 10 o'clock, a small piece of the wall fell needed for bringing is host deceased undertake the missidi sithout an own, being followed soon after by another before the attention armed cepat, at a time when the fact wat piece, giving the inmates a chance of clearing most deeply interested in the notorious in the Colony that the people in the out, from the premises, which was taken advant this tight little island t New Territory were unsettled, disturbed and in age of by some of the workmen, the others. a riotous and rebellious condition

decting to stay on. Just about 11 plock the Hongkong, August 24th, (4) is it true that on the said mission at or mof, already weakened by the prerious falls, near the village of Un Loong on 17th of 18th | fell with a crash on those below, severely injur April last the said Tung, Cheong was foullying three, who had their arms or lega broken and and brutally murdered va

had to be sent to the hospital, slightly injuring (5) What r ration, if any, has, Bear four, who as soon as assistance arrived were sent to the police station- to have their injuries, pon the

ing one, and it is feared that

wo under the debris, 1

TOKYO, August 14th. One of the volunteers on the U.S. transport Grant, which arrived at Yokohama on the 11th inst. from Manila, was discovered to be affected by small-pox, and the steamer was sent to the Nagahama quarantine station to be disinfected About: 1,000 out of the 1,500 men conveyed by the steamer were on shore at the time,

TYPHOON WARNINGS

WARNING FROM MANILA, lowing telegnim has been, co dīto us by U. S. "Cossn) GE

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