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DIOCESAN SCHOOL & ORPILANAGE.
REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
THE WAR.
Casualties at Paardeberg.
Thus morning at the Magistracy, Mr. Halifax sentenced a junk owner; who was found with revolvers on board, to a fine of $ton or three months' imprisonment; the fine was paid.
THINGS are lively, near De Aar, not to say expensive. A man in the Essex Regt, writes: One pound of cheese costs i5. "Od All that you have to do is to give it your address and it will walk there providing it does not ger sunstiake on the way.'
Loxox, February 22nd. Killed-Col. Aldworth and Captains Wardlaw and Newbury of the Duke of Corn, wall's Light Infantry. Lieut. Maclure of the Seaforths, Lieut. Contenay of the Argyles. [- Lieut. Siordet of the West-Ridings. Lieut. Meave of the Yorkshires and Lieutenantske, Maths Rsvellency Vice-Aill. Sir Bright and Ballacton of the Oxfords.
The Relief of Ladysmith. Fierce fighting was expected at Colenso, but the Boer flanks were completely turned and the troops captured the hills in which they can now see into Ladysmith,
LATER.
Commandant Cronje's Retreat. General Kelly-Kenny attacked Couman- alant Cronje in laager, at Koudoosrand Drift. on the Modder River, at daylight on Sunday, Fighting was carrical on all day, the British loss was heavy. Fifty guns were shelling the kinger vigourously on Sunday and Monday, | Commandant Cronje asked for an armistic
THE RACES.
IT. Whitehead. Chaks of the Scale: Major M. 1. Morris, A. and J. 1. Lewis, Exp. Judge:
--"The Hon. C., P. Chater, Q.M. Assistant Judge: The Hon, F. H. May, c.MM. Starter: A Babington, Ex and Starter; Bonab Hutton Potts, Hon. Treasurer: J. C. l'eter, T.-F. Hough, Esq. sperk of the Gourse :
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the lead, Thistle closing quickly upon the other three and getting into second place at the Village, while Esperance rapidly fell to the rear. The same positions were maintained in the Straight with the exception that Tiber beat Esperance; who lud gone ahead again, on the post. Sandstorm won by 3 lengths; & lengths between second and third. Time.-2m. 43 sec. The Busan Cur; presented; second pony to receive the entrance fees; for all beaten, grifies at this meeting ; weight for inches as' per scale: unplaced subscription griffins. allowed 71bs entrance $5; fourth day win- ners barred. One mile and a half.
HONGKONG SHARE MARKET.
HONGKONG, Friday, February 23rd. Messrs. Benjamin, Kelly and Potts, in their weekly share report, state-
Charger jumped off with the lend which he maintained all up the Straight until the hill was reached, when Sinbad' drew level for a time and the pair maced into the Straight together. Charger was too good for his opponent and ran in a length ahend hand ridden. Desespoir was hopelessly out of it from the start. Time-am. Owing to our Annual Race holidays business The MAFOOS CHAMPIONS; first prize, $23: kong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Com 14 sec.
has been practically suspended. The Hong- second prize, $15; third prize, $5 for win-pany, Limited, has notified that its Thirteenth ners only; weight, rost.; entrance, $5. One Annual Meeting will take place on the 5th mile and a quarter.
March. The transfer books close from the 23rd Mr. Derick-Hunter's d. Sandstorm, Ah Chow, 1
instant to the 5th proximo, both days inclusive. The Hongkong Rope Manufacturing Company, Mr. R. Wildman's g. Thistle, Hi Cheong a Stewards; His Excellency Sir Henry A. Mr. Toeg's g. Tiber,
Limited, has advertised its Fifteenth Annuäl Ah Ong 3 Meeting for the 8th March The transfer books Mr. Hurt Buck's g. Esperance, Ho Sun will be closed from the 28th instant to the 8th, Folward 1. Seymour, Kat: His Excellency The mafoo's went down to the pust in fue prosimo, inclusive. Geo Fenwick and Com- Major General W. L. G-coigne, CM.; Com style and got away at the first attempt, Tiber pany, Limited, has given notice of its Eleventh modore Featuris-Powell, Riba, -cut Major leading followed by Esperance. On passing Ordinary Meeting, to be held on the 27th St M. Morvis, K.A. Babingua, Esq; The the Stand Tiber and Esperance were going February. The transfer books close from to hater, C.; 13. Gillies, neck and neck Sandstorm lying about a length the 22nd to 27th instant, inclusive. The The Hon. J. J. Keswick; J. il. Lewis, Esq;lack Stretch Sandstorm went ahead and took Company, Limited, has convened an Extra- R. M. Gray, Esp, Sir Thomas Jackson, Rt in the rear hugging the rails. Going up this
Hongkong Land Investment and Agency The Hon. F. 11. May, c.m.ei. ; and The Hun. Ì.
ordinary General Meeting for the 7th March next, to consider a proposal of the directors (1) to call up the unpaid Capital in one call of $50 per share, and (i) to capitalize the $1,250,000, how standing at credit of Reserve Fund, and Banks.-Hongkong and Shanghai Banks have apply the same in part payment of the call.
been placed to a small extent at 314 per cent. premium ex the dividend and bonus of $20.53 paid on the 19th instant. Natiquals are steady At $16. Marine Insurances-Unions are wanted at $230. Canions have been done in snall lots at $120 and $130. Yangtześ bave im- proved theirposition and have been done at $125. Fire Insurances-Hongkong and China fires are steady at $350 and $89 respectively. Shipping Hongkong, Canton and Macao Steamboats have changed hands at $29). Indo- Chinas are firm with buyers at $88, China and Manila are enquired for. at $100. Star Ferries can be placed at $18. Refineries. China Sugers have been negotiated at $132 and $133, Mining. – Punjoins have ruled firmer and have been sold at 36 and. $6.10. Queen Mines have been done at 27 cents. Raubs are offering at $63. Docks, Wharves and Gadowms-Kowloon Wharf shares have strengthened and have been sold at $67 and$87). Wanchai Warehouses are in demand at $44- lauds have been done to a fair extent at Srzz Lands, Hotels and Buildings-Hongkong West Points are in request at $41. Hongkong Hotels are steady at $126. Humphreys' Estate place at sy ex the dividend of go cents paid. on the 19th instant. China Providents are firm with buyers at $940. Cotton Mills- Hongkong have been placed at $37 and $38, Cigar Companies.--Alhambras are enquired for at 110 per cent, and La Commercial at 25 per cent. premium. Miscellaneous-Green Island Cements have been booked at f28 and $12. Ropes have been sold at $350. Fenwicks $281. Electrics are firm and have boyers at
have been fixed ht $515.
OFF DAY, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24THE and at first matters looked anything but pro- There was a smad shower early this morning arising for the Off Day's racing, but the weather agam cleared and, though not so bright and
on Tuesday. Commandant Cronje admits fine as Thursday was fairly good as February | Mr. G. H. Pott's blk. Pirate King, rest. th...
having lest Boo inen on Monday.
WEATHER REPORT.
*CHOOL, DETIES will be RESUMED on These Wines are tou lavourable finnes to fall on the China coast owing to a
S, THE RSDAY, the Is Matel.
The Observatory report says On the 24th at 11.55 am the barometer con-
depression which seems to be moving East- wards over N, China. Pressure is highest in Japan. Gradients slight with moderate to light Sumple bottles and smaller quanti-onsoon in S. China and the N. part of the China Sea FORECAST-Moderate or light E. ties will be supplied af proportionate winds cloudy, probably scane main wholesale rates,
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All persons are hereby warmed to keep clear of the range when things going on. Camners will be placed on picsport to, pues ent people crossing the Ranges
All persons are warnes] not to teach any un- exploded shell.
By Commar:1,
F. H: MAY,
Acting Conial Secretary!
Colonial Sevetary's Didice,
Hongkong, 22nil February, 120,
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GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION,
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Infantry Practice, with le ammunition, will take place in the neighboul andl of Lai-chi-kok on WEDNESDAY, the shih instant,
Picquets will be posted to ensure safety of Land Kange.
All ships, junks and other vessels are caus timed to kerplear of the lure of fire from
3p. till lack.
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Hongkong. Ban | Febatuy, takin
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FOR MASTRA.
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TO ADVERTISERS,
Jalutisers are requested to forward all noters met for insed on in that day's juste mat fuer thigs Three oth
tastra in cetand the only poddio ativar el film pagine. Adsemisenes and Salsiptions, which are an ordered
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The Hongkong Telegraph has so largest circulation of aay kaghali ya pepod jadi bed in the Fay last, and to Harry G the best an strain Es Mhampers.
The Hongkong Telegraph
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LOCAL AND GENERAL AtCTURE will be delivered by Mrs. Archibald
Little at the Chinese Club at 5.15 pan en Mon- day next, the 26th inst. Lady and Miss Ukeke have consented to be present, and the com- mittee request the pleasure of the company of the ladies and the public generally.
SUGAR prospects in Jaya are very promising. The unseutel condition of West Indian plant- ing, due to war and storm, are in favour of good prices, and it is not surprising that fl. 7 is the ruling price forward delivery. This will be good also for the Province and Perak people.
WE have been informed by Captain Thomas of the Hinkow, trading between Hongkong | Samshui and Wuchow, that there is a very large freshet down the North: River which is
elegraph using great delay to the steamers going up.
HONGRONG. Saterday, FeuRUARY 24, 1905).
NOTES AND COMMENTS,
THE WAR
Lood Bomris wonderfuly successful
weather goes in Hongkong." The Course was in capital condition and the riders and ponies did it come in caked with mud as on the first
day!
“A good many Chinese took advantage of the free entrance to the enclosure but by fir the greater number preferred to witness the racing from the inside of the course and hence the space was not inconveniently crowdeil.
The Band of the Royal Weich Fusiliers was in attendance" and played selections during the afternoon which were much appreciated by Chinese and Europeans alike.
H. E. Governor and Major General Chascoigue again bonared the enclosue by their presence while it is needless to say that The ladies were well presented as also were
the oicers of the sister serviens,
Mr. Burkill Mr. McKie & Gove's br. Strathcona, 11st th Mr. Cumming
Mr. David's g. Enigma, tst Mr. Cox Mr. Sir H. Mc. Mahon's g. Lukong, Harb
Mr. Walwyn o Enignia assumed the lead at the stan with Strathcona and Pirate King in close attendance Lukong lying a length behind them. Passing the Stand the same positions were maintained Pirate King and Eniguia being well on the rails, Rounding the bend Strathcona drew level and on going down the incline was leading by hall a length. Enigma having apparently shut up. Then Sir. Burkill let Pirate King out and the game lite "black went ahead in fine style leading into the Straight by a couple of lengils
As the ponies were coying down the Straight and winning by at least thirty with the utmost for the finish of the Mafod's Champions a rather † rase. Enigma a had third and Lukong no- amusing incident took place. Songe Mine-where. Time--3in. 23!sec.
jacket and Chinamen in their eagerness to get
a good view of the buish put a little too màn h pressure on the rails with the result that they gave way and half a dozen of the mumokers took
header into the dish. Lückily there was plenty of suit and the bottom or sing broken limbs must have resulted.
The LCTror CVP, presented second pony to received 70 percent of the entrance fees : third, so per Leet; for all beaten subscription griffins of this season, 18ng mong placed panies penalised 7 Bos; Weight for inches as her scale entrance, Sin. One mile.
Mr. Alexander's w, Cocktail, ist
The Puuro Cur; presented; second pony to receive the entrance fees; for ponies that have run and not won a mice; weight for inches as per scale; ponies that have raced before this meeting sibs. estra; subscription griffins of this meeting allowed rolls; all inplaced ponies during this meeting allowed an additional 7.; fourth day winners bar- red, and placing to count against allowances, entrance $5. One mile.
Mr. Baxey's skd. Standard Rose, 1st 61
Mr. Burkill a Capt. Bancroft's cr. Yellow Dwarf, 1ost 7lb...
Mr. Johnson 2 Mr. Wireel Rut's g. Impalda, ist 5th
Mr. Bar Buck 1 Mr. Derick-Hunter's g. Emerald, 1 st 6b ... Mr. Carruther's g. Woodpigeon, ob 12.
Mr. Cumming 3 Mr. Cuickshank Mr. J, H. Lewis' g. Rover, tost 10th............. Mc. Wayfoong br. Reserve, Jost 12h.....
Mr. Jones'o MJ, H. Lewis' g. Rover, 1st 8b
M. Cumming 3 Mr. Hart Buck's g. Désespoir, lost 13......
Owner o Mr. Johnson o
A splendid start was made, Standard Rose, Rover, Désespoir and Emerald passing the Mr. Brutton Stand in line with Yellow Dwarf lying close at The ponies gut away well together at the their heels. Going up the Back Streich Yellow first attempt, Tipahla assuming the lead at Dwarf shot to the front and assumed the lead once with Wondigeon in close attendance which he had increased to a length at the and Reserve ahead of the other two. Gong, Village but then Standard Rose came up with. THE South African Revie states that up the Back Stretch Mr. Hari Bock increased a rush and out distanced him racing into the his lead to fully flieen lengths and going down. Straigh a length a heid, which he increased to Secretary Reitz is very angry with the Bond the hill shook off Woodpigeon while the field a couple at the winning post, Emerald a fair leaders in the Cape Parliament for not disclosed up a little. Entering die Straight seconil. Time-2m. 121 sec tributing, the money, they have had from Impala still maintained a good lead and The MAFOOR RACA; first prize, $20; second Pretoria. He threatens to give full particulars finished in a canter eight lengths ahead of
Sto; third prize, $5; for all beaten ponice, waight, rost; entrance, $5. Once round" of the amounts they have received, to Sir Woodpigeon without once having recourse
to the whip. Reserve a good third. Time Mr. Derick-Hunter's g. Tube Rose, Schuman e Alfred Milner. That's the way the money 2m. 15 sec.
Mr. David's br. Diplomat, Ya Soong goes!"
Messr. McHic & Gove's blk. Strathdonald,... -An Pong
This is unprecedentedly early and no doubt caused by excessive rains in the interior of China.
Pretand of the Hongkong Regiment will, play at the Hongkong Hotel, this evening, fram
pon, to 9.30 pm -
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PROGRAMME. ..March. Berlenies Bende March 1. Overtura Ranch Pane
1 Yale Alerts".....
4. Beiretion...Sevler Fealer Litern Alanah
& Polk..."Rues Tun Tun"
Cave the Chumen."
Steff. ..Willi.co..
..Entilla,
TERAS
salsance from Cape Colony, culminating it has done in the relief of Kimberley and the sanrounding of Commmandant Cusik has, indeve, changed the whole aspect of "The situation ait we are no longer modily awaiting the continctivement of the British advance which was so ardently hoped to and so long delayed. It has not only placed A in the position of invades, instead of the invaded, lan has, as is foreshadowed by The telegrams which we publish in another odum, been the means of relieving the gorion of Ladysmith. All the news pedals to tam that the Burts have SerR the necessity of returning as fast as possible to the Transtsal and the Omitite Free State it onder to regard the attack of Ford Rome coluam and, this being therase the relief of Ladysmith can only be a question of days, or of Tours, or nav. for all we know to the contrary have already been accomplishe We are old that General Hend's force already mapies hills from which as view of Ladysmith is to le obtained and as the Boers appear to have A PRETTY act, indeed. The Rangoon Gazette
only a small rear guard, there should not
says: -The Burmese lady who presented a be any insurmountable obstacle left rose to each of the Mounted Infantry leaving in the s.s. Palancatta on Wednesday performed a graceful and kind action, and, according to Burmese ideas. one ensuring the recipients health and prosperity in their undertakings. We all hope the augury may be fullled, and that the Burma Mounted infantry will have every good fortune in South Africa.
be: nvwomir,
DURING some night operations at Rangoon, Caudet Barton, of C. Company, R.V.R. aged 16 years, who was sleeping on board a steam. launch off one of the jetties, rolled over-board with his accoutrements on and never rese again. Another Volunteer named Maclachlan was also missing from one of the wharves the same, evening. Barton's body has not yet been recovered.
The news from the Kimberly side is decidedly cheming and although the British loss is reported as being heavy we have the satisfaction of knowing that General KELL- KASNY has successfully brought the redoubl able Crosja to buy in laager und that he is being vigorously shelled by fifty British guns. His admission that on Monday alone he lost eight hundred men will save to show the
A WRITER in To-day, in the course of an effect of that shell-fire and we firmly believe appreciative article on "Fighting Wauchope," that nothing but death or surrender is before says:--One night Wauchope was endeavouring him. It is to be hoped that the armistice to address a very stormy audience at Gilmerton, asked will not be granted, for it will simply a rough mining village near Edinburgh, bu mean a prolongation of the struggle by only his flashing eyes and veheinen: gestures giving the Boers a chance to recover some-
gave the slightest indiation of the nature of What from the demoralizing effect of the his oratory. When the noise was at its loudest, bombardment. No! say we. If CRONJE and then were popping up here and there tired of being made a target of let him first. lay down his armis and surrender and then throughout the meeting to move voles of non- confidence, a rough Gilmerton carter climbed will be the time to talk. about sounding the **cease fire." If time is given him the effect upon the plaiform, and the rabble quicted to
hear the fun.. of the shelling will have wom off to some
Even Wauchope stepped to observe the chances of the situation. "A'm extent and the whole operation will have to
no gaen to say he kans nny thing upolitics," be repeated. Besides we have seen how at Captain Smale, will be despatched as above Ladysmith the Boers always hoisted the began the carter, jerking his shoulder towards
THURSDAY, the 1st March.
white flag directly a gun got out of action | Wauchope, "but I can tell ye this: when I was 'For Freight or Passage, apply to
and, having repaired it under the protection lying wounded at Tel el-Kebit, an' fair dying BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
of the banner which we are bound to respect, wi thirst, the colonel made over to me un' gie Agents.
calmly recommenced the lombardment as me a drink o' water not of his ain bottle anı Hongkong, 24tli February, 1900, [2471 soon as the defect was made good; We do not pulled me oot o' he road. That's enough for for a moment mean to suggest that a white me, an' I'm goin' to vote for him." The man fag hoisted by CRONJE should not be, reclimbed off the platform and the audience special but what we do say is that he should remained quiet. Another minute and they were begiven to understand-in-the-plainest-and-| most forcible language that we are tired singing "For he's a jolly good fellow!" and of Boer tricks and have no intention of five minutes later, were carrying "Fighting Wauchope" shoulder high. He had won, and,
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his laager just because he finds it expedient to do so. It is his unconditional surrender that we are aiming at and not an armistice to allow our of his guns to wol..
but for a change in the political wind four days before the election, he would have carried the constituency, too, in face of Gladstone,, his great opponent,
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Mr. G. H. Pat's b. Storm King, Goose Mr. Busey's g. Dot Rose, Tan...... Mr. do. Unique Rose, Monkey......... o Mr. G. 11. Poit's b. Demon King, Ah Chow D Mr. Dryasdust's ch. Buchwood, .........Jekins o Mr. Schlee's p Eskdale, Air Cheung o
The STORM CUs, presented, second pony to receive the entrance fees: for beaten, griffins, placed ponies allowed 5 lbs Weight for inches as per scale; entrance, $16. One mile. Mr. John Peel's g. King Fi-her, fost tilb
Mr. Cuikshank Ma C. H. Potts b. Storm King, øst 13lb... Mr. Burkitt Sir H. McMahon's g. Lukon, must 13.........
The ponies proved rather troublesome to Mr. Johnson 3 star: owing to Eskdale having to be led out by a Mr. Davids' blk. Black Prince, 104 12lb ......
couple of mafons, to wlúch proceeding he objec Mr. Molterred. After a couple ofattempts the field gut away Messrs. McKie and Gove's' br. Strathcona, with Diplomat leading and Dimon King close.
11st ill
..... Mr. Cumming Up the back Stretch Eskdale crept into Mr. Buxcy's d. Unique Rose, arstill second place and got on even terms with Mr. Walwyn Diplomat at the Village. In the run home Mr. Hermann's d. Pedigren, ost 2b....... Tube Rose came with a rush and won by a Mr. Jones length, Strathdonoid a good third.-Time im,.
38 sec.
A good start was effected, Kingisher going to the front at once followed by Black Prince, Strathcona (the sourite) and Unique Rose. At the first bend Kingfisher led by a length and maintained his position all up the Back Strete. Down the incline feligree ran into the second place but at the Village was quickly displaced by Storm King The ran home proveil an easy win for Ringfisher by six gths. Time 2 m. 15 sec. The Jous PEEL STEEPLECHASE, cup pre- sented to 19' to the rider; for all China, ponies; previous winners of a steeplechase, 7 lbs. extra; entrance $5, to go to second pony; over a course selected by the Stewards ; weight for inches as per scale; four to start
OT NO FACE.
The VISITORS' CUP; presented; for all beaten subscription griffins of this season; weight for inches as per scale; entrance $5; to go to second pony. Half a mile,
Mr. Cruikshank 1
Mr. Carruthers g. Wood pigeon, lost 12lb..... Capt. Bancroft's ch. Cossack, 1st ill.......
Mr. Johnson 2
Mr. Burkill 3
Mr. Wayfoong's br. Reserve, lost izĺb....... Mr. Sepia l'ando's h. Subsidy, 11st 4lb.
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Mr. Cox o
Mr. Alexander's w. Cocktail, 1st 4lb..........
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Mr. Brution o. A few days ago, two rabbers while walking Mr. Magpie's d. Tartar, 19st 12lb Mr. Jones of in Wong Sur, Canton, were recognised by a. Mr. E. Kelly's g: Terra Verde, rost 9lb soldier who followed after them without exciting
suspicion.
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The best of the meeting All got away, together and raced into the Straight in a bunch, when Woodpigeon, Cossack and Reserve ran neck, and neck the first beating the second by a nose and the third by a neck only. Time in
sec.
The SAILORS' RACE; first prize, $25; second
$15; third, $to. Once round.
The Sailors Race was one of the most amusing sighs witnessed in Hongkong for. same time past. Eleven started, five finished and the rest were strewn round the course, -
THE “TAIPING" FIRED UPON,
One of the rabbers noticed he was being followed and sneaked quietly away leaving his friend to be followed by the soldier.
The one that was left then went to the Yeo. Chun tea shop, for soine refreshment after his long walk. The soldier saw his victim enter. the shop, and went to the Kwong Hip barracks to report the matter.
A numberof soldiers were sent, and captured the robber when coming out of the shop,
KOBBERS REJULSED.
Mr. R. B. Jolinson's br. The Wizard, 115t ...Mr. Johnson Mu Derick-Hunter'sg. Emperor, ist rib......
Mr. West 2 Mr. Walwyn's Landsnecht, rist .......
Mr. Walwyn 3 Mr. G. 11. Patt's b, Demon King, ust 7.
Mr. Hart Buck o Mr. Ringston's d. Bandolero, rist b.........
Mr. Brution o Mr. Walwyn's Qacrasijury, -- Mr. Cox v Mr. Gresson's Bigby Grand, 11st S.........
My Cruikshank o Mr. Keye's Orinen, tast t2lb....Mr. Keyes o
"On the night of the 13th instant a party of Carmed robbers went attack a bouse in the. Mr. Simon's Seafog, rast all ... Mr. Anderson o Mr. Gresson's blk. Corbie, rist ath
Wo Chau village, in Nani Hoi district. The Mr, Gresson o
occupants gave the alarm to their neighbours! and the robbers were beaten off before they Mr. Luitrell's Bear, tost rib Mr. Luttrell ... o
It will be remembered that at the end of last could effect an entrance. A few nights after, The field get away to rather mgged start
pear the Taiping, a Chinese owned steamer the robbers cane again in increased numbers, Sealog, leading followed by The Wizard and and all negotiated the first hurdle successfully dying the Portuguese flag, and trading between this time being able to break into.ten or twelve:
Macão and Samshui was pirated and her houses and secure a large booty. Demon King. At the second halk: Demon
COST OF FUEL AND RICE, King had run into second place but refused to Captain severely injured. Yesterday she was take the jump and was hopelessly left. The who were on the river banks between Kim-mitted at the West River the junks engaged
again in trouble, a party of forty or fifty pirates Owing to the great number of piracies com easily by twenty-fire lengths. One jockey calling out to her to stop. The captain took have been obliged to suspend running. This Wizard took all his hurdles neatly and won chuck and Che-tau-shan firing upon her, and in the Transportation of fuel and rice to Canton
The LUCKY CUP; presented; for subscription who were on board replied with their titles. very considerably, fuel now being a dollar for came to grief.
no notice of the summons and two Portuguese has caused the price of these articles to rise griffins of this season that have not won or is not known whether they were successful in been placed second in nny race during the ridding the river of a few of these pests. There catties for one dollar. The Cantonese governe 120 catties while rice has risen to only 23
for inches as per scales entrance $3, to go to meeting, including the fourth day; weight is no doubt that the attack was pre-arranged ment have gumised to feni guard boals up to
as a felter had been received by the captain of the second pony. Three-quarters of a mile. the Taiping threatening to pirate his vessel protect the junks, as these bigh prices are Five to start or no race.
unless he paid a large sum of money. The causing great suffering in Canton. Derick-Hunter's b. Charger, Fist lb...... refusal to comply with this demand accounts Mr. Cumming for the attack: No one was hurt on the steamer Mr. Dryaadust's g. Sinbad, rost pik
is the pirates fired at too gent an elevation. A Mr. Johnson zsmall Chinese gunboat was sent this morning Mr. Hart Buck's g. Désespoir, tort fallime to escort the Taiping past the place where the
Owner 3dtack was made..
Mr
DYAKE BUTAN-tan gaudler.
The Fantan gambling houses have been closed since the 20th inst, owing to the un- settled state of the manper of taxing them. It is expected that they will re open when the amount of the tax has been fixed.-
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