To-day's Advertisements.
No. 22.
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GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
THE following Particulars of Sale of Crown Land by Public Auction, to be held at the Offices of the Public Works Department, on MONDAY,
the 5th day of February, 1900, at 3 P.M., are published for general information.
By Comin
J. H. STEWART LOCKHART, Colonial Secretary.
'Colonial Secretary's Office,
Hongkong, 20th January, 1900.
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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MONDAY, JANUARY 29, 1900.
To-day's Advertisements.
EOTHEN MARK LODGE, No. 264.
REGULAR MEETING of the above A LODGE will be held at the FREEMASONS HM-Zetlund Street, THIS EVENING, the 29th instant, at 8.30 to 9 pm. precisely. Visit ing Brethren are Cordially invited to attend.
Hongkong, 29th January, 1900, Jezb
The Hongkong Telegraph at Maleking was relieved on the aged inst
HONGKONG, MONDAY, JANUARY 29, 1900.
NOTES. AND COMMENTS.
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Communication Interrupted. There is a delay in Cape news.owing to interruption of the West Coast cable.
WIATHER REPORT.
ACOLDENT ON U. §. GUNBOAT-
*WHEELING.”
ed on good authority from a Transvaal source | each alternate Saturday and they have been,
much appreciated by the members. The Com mittee take this opportunity of thanking all' those who so kindly assisted at these functions.
Last Saturday at noon while the warships and they wish to put it on record that at one of in Harbour were: firing a salute in honour. these social gatherings, the sum of $100 was contributed towards the Missis and Kids of M. the Emperor of Germany's birthday, a sad and unaccountable accident happened on Fund. A dance was given in the City Hall on the 22nd December, under the auspices of the board the United States gunbont Wheeling. The gun's crow had just fired a round of the Institute, and was voted a complete success.
salute andCampbell, the gunner's mate wasstand- Before opening the new rooms the furniture was all overhauled and put in good order and ing over a box of blank ainmnunition when, from the billiard tables were refcovered. The Billiard some reason that has not yet been accounted Tournament' among the shore members was for, the box exploded. Campbell was killed very well contested, but was eventually won instantly and the remainder of the crew sovere by our veteran champlon, Mr. R. V. Kutterly injured, one so badly that there is slight Thic mixed handicap is not
men were taken to the Naval Hospital and
no more deaths will ensue.
THEATRE ARES ROYAL, Why the abandoment of that position took China, and gradients are rather steep with the is making good progress completed, but hope of his ultimate recovery. The injured
CITY HALL.
THE
The Observatory report says: Once again our hopes of receiving newsof On the 8th at 55 a.m. the barometer has the relief of Ladysmith have beti dashed to fallen considerably in the North, owing to B the ground, owing to General Wangis depression, which has passed near Shanghai having been forced to retire front Spinkopand is bioing eastwards towards W. Japan, Pressure appears to be again high over Central place we none of as know at present, but by monsoon freshening quickly over the entire reading between the lines of Reuter's telegram coast. FORECAST-Fresh N. winds; some of the twenty-fifth it appears likely that our drizzling rain, cokler. heavy shell fire which was poured upon them the whole of Wednesday last and that the position itself did not prove to be such a dominant one as General WARREN at first supposed. Since the abandonment of Spionkop we have had no further news, rain. The Press Censor is sitting tight
Particulars of the letting by Public Auction HONGKONG AMATEUR DRAMATIC troups were driven from the place by the
Sale, to be held on Monday, the 5th day of February, 1900, at 3 11, at the Offices of the Public Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Governor, of One Lot of CROWN LAND, in the Colony of Hongkong, for a term of 21 Years.
Lot Na 7.
Registry?
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
LOCACY.
Littalay Measurements.
Ha's Fung)ane, Queen's Bat
East
ft. ft.
IL
➤ Arizal Rent.
• GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION,
THE
No. 23-
"HE following Particulars of Sale of l'iowa,
Land by Public Auction, to be held at the Offices of the Public Works Departinent, on
MONDAY,
the 5th day of February, 19oo, at 315 PM, are published for general information.
By Command,
JUL STEWART-LOCKHAIFF,
Colonial Secretary, Colonial Secretary's Office,
(134)
Hongkong, zoth January, 1900, Particolars of the letting by Public Auction Sale, to be held on Monday, the sth day of February, 1900, at 3.15 11, at the fires of. the Public Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Governor, of Cue lag of CROWN LAND, at Monison Hill Gap, in the Colony of Hongkong, for a term of 75 Years, with the option of renewal at a CROWS RENT to be fixed by the Surveyne of Her Majesty the QUEEN, for sen further term of 75 years,
No. of Sale
Registry 20
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
Morrison Hit
Pamaty
* | Atað Kent.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
No. 24.
* | Uper Mare |
THE bli ution, to be hele at
"HE following Particulais of Sale of Crown
the Offices of the Public Works Department, on MONDAY,
the 5th day of February, 1900, at 3.30 1.1, are published for general information.
By Command,
J. B. STEWART LOCKHART,
Colonial Secretary. "
Colonial Secretary's Office,
Hongkong, 20th January, 1990.
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CLUB
WILL GIVE
FIVE PERFORMANCES
or
THE YEOMEN OF THE GUARD,
OR
THE MERRYMAN AND HIS MAID,
W. S. GILBERT & ARTHUR SULIVAN,"
ON
MONDAY, 12th February,
THURSDAY, 15th
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SATURDAY, 17th SATURDAY, 24th MONDAY, Commencing each Evening at 9 P.Mf. precisely,
$3 Half-price to the Pit for Soldiers, Saitors,
Dress Circle and Stalls l'it.........
and Police in Uniform.
TICKETS can be obtained at the Booking Office of the Theatre, Crry 11MEL, on and after MONDAY, the silt February, at 10 A.M.
The BoogiNG Orries, will be OPEN Daily from that Date from 10 AM, to 4 P.M, except im Race Bass, when it will be pen frem i 5.4, in 42 Nong,
Late Trans will run hour after the fall o the curtain.
11. C. NICOLLE.
...Acting Manager. Hongkong, 39th January,
[azi goo. SHEWAN TOMES & CO'S. "NEW YORK" LINE.
FOR NEW YORK, WA SUEZ CANAL.
THE Steamship
THE |
. "QUEEN ELEANOR," will he, despatched for the above Port, on ot about the fith February,
To be followed by
The Steamship
MORVEN, about the 25th February, 1999. For Freight, opady de
SHEWAN, TOMES &
-Agents. Hongkong, 20th January, rop
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AN APPEAL. *HE SUPERIORESS of the ITALIAN CONVENT, CAINE ROAD, begs most respectfully to APPEAL to the Residents of pressure, anf desires to state that Hongkong and the Post Ports, for their kind she will-by-piraseltreceive-orders for all kinds of NEEDLE WORK.
Gentlemen's Shirts made to nader, and Cuffs and Collars renewed on old ones.
Ladies and Children's Under-Clothing Chil dren's Dresses, and all kinds of Embroidery, Materials can be sapplied, if required.
The Superioress will also be most grateful for any PAPIR, or old ENVELOPES to be made in Hooks for the Children of the Poor Schools, wh are taught by the Sisters,
Hongkong, and April, 1802.
Intimation.
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the end of the wire and we are left in ignorance even of the casualties and of the cause of the latest reverse. The persistent manner in which reverses have followed each report of a British success is to say the least of it, most disheartening, but still we do not think that there is cause for alarm or despondency. We must remember that the nation has said that the South African war must he fought to a finish, and that that finish must be satisfactory to Great Britain and, this being the case, we do not think that there can lie any possibility of the nation failing to carry out its appointed task. We may sulfer yet other reverses, but, in the end, we must triumph.
f
While
MAFEKING.
On the 29th at 11,55 aan; the bamineter has risen quickly on the coast of China. The depression has probably reached E. Japan. Pressure is high' over N. China. Gridients moderate, with strong mensoon on the coast and in the N. past of the China Sea. FORE CAST:-csis N.. winds; dull, some drizzling
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
THE retums of the number of visitors to the City Hall Museum for the week ended 25th January, are:--Europeans 175, Chinese 2,734 total 2,300.
wike to the Chinese New Year holidays the Post Office will be entirely closed on Wednes day nest, 31st inst., and on Thursday, February 1st, will be opened from 8 to y au
not
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received immediate attention, and it is hoped
FOOTBALL. ENGINEERS INSTITUTE 7, 35TH GO, S. D, RA. A friendly game between these two teams was played last Saturday at Causeway Bay, Owing to a difficulty in obtaining a referee the game was rather late in starting. Mr. Hender son, at last, kindly consented to officiate. Neither team were fully represented and the "game proved of a mediocre nature, neither side
scoring.
BRITISH NORTH BORNEO. (From Our Own Correspondent,)
SäNDARAN, 22nd Januury. With regard to the rebellions Mat Salleh, I hear that orders have been received to finish him and a different course has been adopted from that hitherto employed to effect his cap- ture, Capt. Harrington is in supreme com- mand and is now in the Tambunan Country avancing with the main body, having subor dinates in charge of various outports to cut off stragglers and prevent supplies passing in. Beveral captures have been made. The number of men engaged amminis to 500, of which, however, 200 only constitute the fighting force.
Rumour has it that Mat Salleh has a very small following, but that has been always stated from the time the trouble first startédi, and now they are not able to reduce him to submission. He is now in one of his forts in the Tambunan district, from which, no doubt, he will retire in good order when he deems it expedient, unless the attacking force guard his lack door a little closer than on previous" cecusions. There is little'sickness amongst the men and the weather has been very good, which has facilitated operations considerably. The time of the year, the rainy season being con weather, in fact, has been phenominal for this ›
spicious by its absence, very little rain having fallen.
The Chairman, in proposing the adoption of the report and accounts, said that the report gave a very succinct and full account of the work that had been done by the institution during the previous year and he was pleased see that the Institution of Engineers and shipbuilders of Hongkong was "hot only in the happy position of having gained the confidence and support of its members but was doing the work for which it was originally founded. The Chairman then briefly alluded to, and commented upon the three papers recently read before the members, the first one by Commander Hobson U.S.N, on the uses of Alumininium in constructive work and its adaptability to shipbuilding and on- gineering. Nickel and aluminium and nickel steel are both coming into use as substitutes for ordinary inild steel in the construction of boilers. Experiments have demonstrated that nickel steel of 20 to 25 per cent. nickle will have as regards corrosion & vastly longer life than mild steel, and as regards deterioration from the action of heated gases, steain and salt water at least twice the durability of mild steel. To shipowners and others the growing in- ANYTHING about the Imperial Light Horse portance of aluminium and nickel is a matter is of interest, especially when written by one of great practical interest. The second one was of them. The following is an extract from the by their well known and very highly esteemed Friend Mr. W. C. Jack, on the utilisation of light letter of a trooper :-The Boers are very sick draught Stennels on the waterways of China. with this corps, and wrote a note to the Colonel On this subject, The President said that as we have reason to deplore the asking him for a mark by which they may know in all probability the waterways of that vast Empire would soon be opened up to foreign course of events in Natal, however, we have us, and so "give us our franchise on the field. trade, it was of the utmost importance exqual reason to rejoice at the news of the For that reason they have served us with that they should study the right construction of the most suitable craft for this trade, and so reported relief of Mafeking, Colonel BADES- helmets, as well as suasher hats, so that we POWELL. has held out at that past in a cannot be distinguished from the Regulars. the lens and experience of Mr. Jack, so fully "manner little-short of marvellous and, if-the--You-ranguess what the work-is-the-from-the fol-Aressed in his paper, were most acceptable to owners and shipbuilders. The last paper was news of his relief should turn out to be lowing-Mysell and two others and a corporal by Mr Bverall on Electrical transmission of correct, we may shortly expect to hear
were put on aris guard after the day's wark, 21 ¦ power On this subject Mr. Gillies said, that the relief column is taking the hours stretel, two hours on and four hours off, there is now a general tendency amongst offensive and invading the enemy's cou but you must always be there, as an officer maytont to the piece which is to be machined and engineers and shipbuilders to take the machine try from the west, which should tend come round and say "Quard, turn out. You
Natal somewhat relieve the pressure in
vice versa," as has been hitherto the never saw anybody so ft in your life, and 1 custom. By the application of electric power a tae rear by making a diversion in
large amount of time can be saved, for while
Regarding business prospects for the New the Boers,
Kim. never felt better; I cat about 1-3b, of beef at Thut how about
say a cylinder is on the boring mill all the Year the outlook is not very favourable. The bedey 1 Mafeking has been relieved by our one meal. Pre got a very good horse and drilling, tarping and studdling may be done by Kinabatangan tobacco crops are not all that conid the northem com from Khorlesia we may he is very fond of me; so that's all right. One small electric borers. In many of the modern be desired and reports from other districts point hope to soon hear that the force checking of the reasons we are such a crack corps is that workshops at home both large and small matoa material decrease in the quantities estimated. chines are being driven by electric power, Prices for timber are riling higher in the the advance of the Kimberley relief column once you are in, and another better man comes has been attached in the rear. all along, out you gu, and in he comes. It's hard while many of the larger class of tools are longkong Marker and the owners of the Ger driven by a motor connected to the tool direct, man line of steainers are trying to take advan- events the relief of Mafeking lots, fouse | lines, bait it is for the good of the corps. We
so that in the case of night work there is no Colonel Bapes-Pown, and we trust that his are use ant for busineses, and not for show, as loss of power in driving a long line of shafting tent which is seriously hampering trade. It
tage of same, by increasing freights to an ex kuwledge of the country and Boer tactics
you will see. I am keen, and wish it would and pulleys, as the motor power consumed is appears, however, that they are not going to will prove of service. Again, the Hours
only what is actually necessary to drive the tool | have it alltheirown way, as, fronareliable source begin.
itself, and so favourably has the Dock Company | 1 hear, that a stand is going to be made against have found Colonel "BADEN-POWELL may to bard a nut to crack and have voluntarily OUR paders will like to see the view taken hy become impressed with the advantages of elec such exorbitant rates by those principally inter- raised the siege. Whatever may be the case,
an Amitrican paper of the situation in South tric power, that we intend to introduce it into ested. With the inducement that trade offers we earnestly hope that the news is true and Africa on the 2nd limo. The Richment the new workshops in course of construction at between Singapore, Hongkong and Sandakan
Kowloon, and drive all the machines and that we shall not receive a contradiction Times says:-In spite of the frequent successes touls, one 50 ton and two 25 ton travelling shipowners to step in with a fair rate of freight with other ports it ought to encourage other
within the nest day or two.
_the_Hours have met with we cannot see that cranes. For so much useful information, as and they would be sure of receiving goud sup
indications so far hold put the smallest prospect contained in these three papers, the Institute port. of final success to thein. As a matter of fact,
were certainly under a deep and lasting debt of gratitude to the readers." Commenting on the campaign so far has been a complete failure the clange that had been made in their babita upon their side. The theory upon which they tion the President said the recommendations went into the war was that they would rush themade by their Commitee had beca fully justified British garrisons in the country before they could receive succour from home, and overwhelm them with superior rumbiers, and make them prisoners before any telief could reach them But the stubborn, and obstinate defence that has been nude by the English at each point attacked has upset all of the Boar's plans and nullified all of their calculations. They have made a dead fallure of what they started out to accomplished. They have not taken a single point besieged, and, except for the lont ing fainys they have made into undefended territory, the military situation is just the same 10-day as it was when they threw their ultima tuin in Queen Victoria's face.... We think we should risk but. Jittle in predicting that | Buller will march straight to Pretoria whien be does start, with but little serious opposition, that he will occupy the capital of the Boers, and, after that little will remain hat for hita to disperse the separated organised bodies as they appear, and the war in the Transvaal will be
REUTER'S TELEGRAMS
THE WAR.
Natal.
LONDON, January 26th. The General Bullertelegraphs that General Warren's garrison abandoned Spionkop ún the night of the 24th instant.
General Warren's troops found 200 dead Boers in the first trenches, captured on the 21st instant,
Reuter's Correspondent at Ladysmith, states that the besiegers are mounting new
Particelars of the letting by Public Auction A. S. WATSON & CO., guns and that the points attacked on the
Sale, to be held on Monday, the 5th day of February, 1900, at 3:30 1. M., at the Offices of the Public Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Governor, of One Lot of CROWN LAND), in the Colony of Bong- kong, for a term of 75 Years, with the option of renewal at a CROWN RENT to be xeil
LIMITED.
IMPORTERS OF HIGH-CLASS
by the Surveyor of Her Majesty the QUEEN SHERRIES.
for one further ten of 75 years.
Registry
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
LOCALITY.
Houndry
Mzasutiorials,
ft. ft.
Wong Nei
Chong Roma
Annual Rent
Upset Price.
CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR MANILA.
HE Company's Steamship
THE
"TSINAN,"
Captain Anderson, will be despatched as above on TUESDAY, the 13th February,
The attention of Passengers is directed to the Superior Accommodation offered by this Steamer. The First Class Saloon is situated forward of the Engines.
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A duly qualified Surgeon is carried and the Vessel is fitted throughout with Electric Light.
For Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents. Hongkong, 29th January, 1900.
CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR PORT DARWIN, QUEENSLAND ΤΗΣ
PORTS, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE.
HE Company's Steamship
"TSINAN," Captain. Anderson, will be despatched on TUESDAY, the 13th February, at Noon.
The attention of Passengers is directed to the Superior Accommodation offered by this Steamer. The First-cluss Saloon is situated forward of the Engines. A Refrigerating Chamber ensures the Supply of Fresh Provi-
sions during the entire voyage.
A duly qualified Surgeon is carried and the Vessel is fitted throughout with Electric Light. NBKatura Tickets issued by wls Com pany to and from AUSTRALIA are available for rear by the Steainers of the EASTERN AND AUSTRAIAS.S. Co. and vice versi. For Freight or Pessage, apply to `· ·
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents. Hongkong, 29th January, 1900,
133
BOPERIOR PALE DRY, dimer wine," Grech Scul
-$10.80 Capsule
---MANZANILLA, PALE SHERRY, 'White
NATURAL
|Capsule————
PC SUPERIOR OLD Day, PALE NATURAL SHERRY, Red Seal Capsule
D-VERY SUPERIOR ÖLD PALE DRY, choice old wine, White Seal Capsule
E-EXTRA SUPERIOR OLD PALE DRY, very finest quality, Black Seal Capsule (Old Bottled) -
6th instant have been greatly strengthened, rendering Ladysmith practically "impreg. nable. Fever has much abated,
The Censorship.
The Censorship has become more stringent and the telegrams and newspapers are merely echoes of the officials.
The Cape Colony. General Macdonald has assumed the command of the Highland Brigade at the Modder. River Station,
The Standard's correspondent at Rensberg under date 23rd instant, says that General 12,00 | French is deliberately and cautiously drawing his lines closer round the Bours at Colesberg, The enemy, who numbered.7,000, is alarmed.
LATER.
12.00
14,40
20.40
B. C. and CC are excellent dinner Wines and suitable for invalids and delicate stomachs. D and E are after-dinner Wines of a very superior vintage. All are true Xeres Wines.
Casualties.
The casualties on the 25th instant were, sis. Officers killed and twelve wounded, 18 imen "killed,⋅ 140 wounded and`31 missing. The Officers killed were as follows:-Col. Buchanan Riddell of the 3rd King's Rifles, also Lies. Grant and French-Brewster. Captains Murray and Walter and Lieut. Osborne of the Cameronians.
The Seventh Division. The first portion of the seventh division
Sample bottles and smaller quanti has arrived at Capetown. ties will be supplied at proportionate | | wholesale rates.
We only guarantee our Wines und Spirits to be genuine when bought direct from us in the Colony or from our authorised Agents at the Coast
Ports..
A. 8. WATSON & 00, LIMITED, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.''
ESTABLISHED A.D. 1841
over.
INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS AND SHIPBUILDERS OF HONGKONG.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING.
Last Saturday night, the members of the above Institution held their annual general mecting at their rooms on the Praya, Central, Mr. Dr. Gillies (the President of the Institution) occupied the chair and a large number of members were present, amongst whom were Messrs. R. Cooke, J. W. Kinghorn, N. Mum- ford, W. Ramsay, Owen Ordish, A. Bain, J. Kyles, J. Murchie, T. C. Hutchings, T. Skinner, A. Ritchie, nut-C. I. Buyers.-
in every respect, as they are not only most com fortable and commodious, but they are likewise central, and from the large increase in the membership, it might reasonally be inferred that all more or less appreciate the new location.
Me, W. 5- Bailey seconded the adoption of die report and gave figures showing the pro- gress made by the Institution during the pre vious year.
Some more Gentlemen supported and the motion was carried.
The President made an appropriate reference to the members of Institution (Messrs.' W. A¡ Greenhill, W; H. Marshall, T., M. Dow and D.
McGlashan) who have died during the year
He observed that he had no doubt these gentle- men were well-known to most of this members present, and he proposed that letters of condo lence be sent to their relatives: ALTE
The ballot for the new Committee, was then taken and resulted as follows
Messrs W. Ramsay, H. S. Bridges, J. W. Kinghorn, D. MacDonald, N. Mumford, A. G. Aitken, A. Ritchie, W. C. Jack, T. Banks, J. Kyles, and J. Kirkwood,
Mr. Kinghorn asked to be allowed to retire from the committee, so that younger men might,|| get into harness.
The President and others endeavoured to dissuade Mr. Kinghorn from retiring. the viddoable work he has done for the Institution being emphasised, Mr. Kinghorn, however, could not see his way to accede to the request, and on the motion of Mr. Mumford, seconded by Mr. Mitchell, Mr. Kinghorn was appointed a vice-president of the Institution.
Mr. Gilles was re-elected President: Mr. Owen Ordish was appointed secretary, Mr Everall treasurer, and Messrs. W. C. Jack, and Murpy auditors.
On the motion of Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Mr. Bailey, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded the retiring chumittee for their services.
Avote of thanks was accorded Mr Gillies for his attendance, on the motion of Air Cooke
THE SHELL MONOPOLY,
The President read the following report of the Committee of management for the year 1809: At the beginning of the year the Committee thought it advisable (owing to the many complaints from members), to seek new.
We are informed that five men charged at quarters with better accommodation for the the Police Court recently for larceny of shal! Institute, and after careful enquiry brought the and coral, the case being dismissed, have how matter before the members at two extraordinary commenced actions against Chao Kwai Chiu general meetings with the result that we moved
£20,000,000 Lequired.
into these premises on the first of July, and the and Lai Hok Chun, for the sum of one thousand January 27th,
rooms were formally opened on the 15th July dollars each, for damages for false imprison The Daily Netes says it is understood by II.E. Sir Henry Blake, G.C.M.G. The Coinment and malicious prosecution. The cases will come on before the Honourable Puisne, that the Government will ask immediately mittee are aware that it was a very big step to
take, but they venture to think that the present Judge on Friday next. for not less timn £20,000,000, on recount | balance sheet will prove that the change has nåt been a failure. The work of the Institution has of the war.
been carried on during the year with some degree of success which is very gratifying to the Com- nitted, as showing that the members appreciate the change of rooms and the increased accom- nodation. There has been a steady increase of the membership during the year, amounting to nently 29 per cent., of arditary members and about fo per cent of visiting members, and the roll now stands as follows-Ordinary members 233, visiting members 110, associate members 3, honorary members 2, to 348 We regret to record the loss by death of four members, namely, Messrs. W. A. Greenhill, W. H. Mar- shall, 1. M. Dow, and D. McGlashan. We have drawn out a syllabus of the various meetings to be held during the session, and it is gratifying to record that our request for papers resulted in no less than alx being promised, three of these have been read and circulated among the mem- bers; the meetings have been well attended and the discussions full of interest. These meetings were interspersed with a smoking concert on
The Situation. The Times says it is probable that there will be still greater demands on the nation to be made and that the Government would be well advised to call out the rest of the Militia, to expedite the mobilization of the eighth division and despatch immediately a fonti cavalry brigade
Reported Relief of Mafeking.
January 27th. Reuter's correspondent at Lourenço Mar ques, under dafe 26th inst says it is report
..
Rubber is receiving well merited attention. The North Borneo Trading Company and others being engaged in the culivation. As far as can be judged from present conditions it ap pears very promising, and if successful will no doubt prove a very good speculation for those who have invested in this (for B. N. Boraco) new enterprise. There is a good chance for a good profit accruing to the owners of the cocoanut plantations, as these appear to be thriving well, and with the exception of wild pigs which destroy the young trees they have few enemies.
Coffee estates are not being extended; owing to the past great fall in prices, owners have been compelled to reduce expenditure as far as possible, keeping the estate clean, and pickling crops are the only operations carried on at present, but hopes are entertained of the market recovering. In that case the out-
put of this product well no doubt be materially
increased. There is a steady local demand for small quantities, as the quality produced in Bomeo is first class.
The Shipbuilding Yards in Hongkong will do well to look to their laurels, as by results recently shown, Bernen ran more than hold its Fown in turning out really frst class work." Some months ago the China Borneo Trading Company launcheda nice launch which is now doing service in foreign waters. About the same: time the North Borneo Trading Company, Limited, built and turned off their slips a large steam lighter of about 100 tons. Quite recently this Company also launched a steam lighter, built in the most substantial manner for tow- ing purposes. The Gompany have named her the 11. B. Pryer, in honour of, and to per peluate the memory of the first white resident of Sandakan, whose recent death is deplored by all interested in Borneo. The christening cere- mony was gracefully performed by Mrs. Henry Walker. The trial trip was successful in every way and speed, stability and all other particulars left nothing to be desired, as a moderate sea was experienced and her capabilities. very well tried.
Home dismay has been caused in local shipping circles by a new law of the American „Government in The Sulu-Islands, by which'. interport trading is closed to all ships but those flying the American dag. A new Custoins tariff has also been fixed, and the duties are, believe, very heavy,
WAR NEWS BY WIRE.
[From Our Exchanges.)
Russian Inquiries.
LONDON, Jaunary 6th.. The Kelnische Zeitung states that Russia has sent à Circular to the European Cabinets, asking whether the stoppage of private and official telegrams with the South African Républicais ou contrary to the Telegraph SConvention.
Action At mäféking, Colonel Baden-Powell sends, the following official reports
MAYEKING December 26th We attacked the chemy's works this morn
MRS. ARCHIBALD LITTLE.
Best SE We understand that Mrs. Archibald Littler author of that successful novel, "A Marriage in China" is about to visit Hongkong, on her every to Cauton, Amdy, and Facchow, and that in all probability we may have an address from her" as she passess through. Mrs. Little has already lectured in Lori Leighton's studio, as well as endeavouring to push back the colden non before the Geographical Societies of Glasgow wards Out forte consisted of three guns, two and Edinburgh, and the Society of Arts in squadrons of the Protectorate Regiment, and London, and we are sure that many here will be the Bechuanaland Rifles on an armoured train. glad of an opportunity of bearing her on one or The enemy strengthened, their works. ind "doubled, the "garrison theotherof the many subjects treated ofin herlast the nig volume "Intimate China," a book which TP. yesterday's reconnaissance. Neverthe O'Connor thought worthy of a review of three lack entried but was pressed home and a half columns in the Daily Telegraph greatest gallantry and steadine We understand HET MYS, LITTO Las brother hot fire Choraltücle in either service, and that her father, the late after six officers had been hit as niso a large Calverley Bewicke, Esqof Hallaton Hall number of mer Leicestershire, was one of the best oars of his unchanged. day at Oxford, being in the noted four as well at stroke of the University boat.
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