THE PROPOSED NEW RIFLE CORPS.
The meeting advertised in connection with the proposed New Rifle Corps was held yester day afternoon in St. Andrew's Hall, there being about So gentlemen present. Mr. Gershom Stewart occupied the chair.
The Chairman said they all knew what they had met for. Perhaps there was no need for him to say many words. He should like to say that the letter which appeared in the papers the pilier day, and of which that meeting was the outcome, was merely to put before the public in a concrete form an idea which had been in many of their minds for some time past. It was a very great mistake on the part of anybody to consider that the movement was in any way hostile to the existing Volunteer Corps. A great many of those who had signified their willingness to join the Rifle Corps were old Volunteers, and it would be their fast wish to injure any force existing at the present time. (Hear bear) Bai tiey all knew that as men get older advancing years brought increased responsibilities. Men became beads of families of their time was very much taken up with their business. They also suffer. ed from that enemy which overcame alt of them--advancing years, which made drill irk- some, but they felt that although they might be a little ancient yet they were able and willing in a case of necessity to do something towards the defence of the colony, just the same as they would do in a calamity such as fire or ship wreck, or my other misfortune. All they wanted was to be given a rifle and a range. The question of uniform he thought they could settle for themselves, and the question of am- munition he thought they could also settle for themselves, car, hear) If they set them- selves out to form a body of this sort they were much more likely to arrive at a definite endl It was if they asked for the service rifle.
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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, JUNE 28; 1900.
THE FUTURE BETTLEMENT,
[CONTRIBUTED]
China is the only nation in the world that could have so mixed up the world as to leave the present in as much doubt as the future; and to have concentrated within her bordois the fire of so many nations, yet, at the same time, have it su indefinitely understood ns to whether that tire was provoked by the Govern- nient of China or was caused by some other agency. The situation is so mixed that the beginning and the end are alike involved in obscurity, and it is here that the peculiar genius of China shows in bold relief.
But, unless all the signs in the West prove mistaken, the day for the awakening of China is near, and still there is uncertainty, because there are so many nations that must be present at the awakening, and at best one can only conjecture.
course, aut of the question. Later or, stones were freely thrown into the compound but nothing more hostile was attempted until, about one o'clock, the garden gate was burst open and a terrific rush was made into the house. Mr. Robertson was away on a journey, and Dr. Wills, seeing that the mob was beat on mischief,
MADE HIS ESCAVE
by the front door, finding a refuge in the loft of a house belonging to a friendly neighbour But sa determined was the mob to find his whereabouts that he was obliged to take refuge in a large wicker basket, where he sat for three four hours while his enemies sought for him high and low, often quite close to his hiding place. At dusk, he and his assistants made their way to the river and took a boat to Han kow, where they
ARRIVED IN SAFETY
yesterday, the 17th. It is remarkable that not- withstanding the immense concourse of people gathered to witness the fun, and the ferocity of the ringleaders, no life was lost and no one was seriously injured.
THE ORIGIN OF THE RIOT
is a mystery, but the Viceroy is dealing most energetically with the matter, and he is evident to preserve peace and order in the territory under his jurisdiction.-N. C. D. News Cor
TEN
TROOPS FROM MANILA FOR CHINA
COMPANIES OF THE 9TH NOW MOBILIZED
AT MALATE BARRACKS, '
MANILA, June 2gri. Ten of the companies of the 9th U.S. Infantry, under orders to sail for Taku, China, are now mobilized at the Nipa Barracks at Malate. Companies A and B came in on the train last night, and the last two companies are expected in this morning. In addition to the wagon train already announced to go, ten men from the U.S. Signal Corps are detailed to accompany the oths U.S. Infantry on their expedition. Five men have been selected from each of the two companies of Signal men, and to say that they are happy at the prospect of a change of scene is puning it mildly.
'ANNIVERSARIES,
1838-Coronation of H. M. Queen Victoria. 1840-Blockade of the Canter River com
⚫menced.
(855-Death of Lord Raglan, Commander-in-
Chief in the Crimea. 1874-Loss of the ss. Lap Tek 1832-Loss of the 6.5. Haiphong near Yoka: 1898-Third expedition to Manila left Frisen.
-Earthquake in Italy.
hamu.
་་
1899-Fight between guard-boat and likin
station near Wuchow
TO-MORROW.
Friday, 29th June, 1900. Chinese-grid of bik moon of 26th year of
Kwang-si Sun-Rises
Sels
shr. 19min. 6hr, grunin. ohr, omniu. okr. omin. shr. 59min. Afternoon ...... 4hr. 5 Saun.
High water-foruing..
Afternoon
Low water-Morning
ANNIVERSARIES.
1688-Acquital of the seven Bishops. 1878-The Foreign Ministers admitted to an
audience with the Emperor.
claired.
لورد
Shipping
Arrivals.
INABA MARU, Japanese steamer, 3,831, W, Bainbridge, 27th June,-Yokohama via Ports 16th June, General-Nippon Yusen Kaisha. THYRA, Norwegian steamer, 2,419, J. D. Edvardsen, 27th June,-Portland, Or. 21st May, and Shanghai 23rd June, General.- Butterfield & Swird:
HERMES, Norwegian steamer, 349, J. C. Jenson, 27th June-Canton 27th June, Coal- Jardine, Matheson & Co.
CuNOTU, British steamer, 1,453. E: Williams, 28th June-Sydney 28th May, Brisbane 31st, Townsville 3rd June, Cooktown`4th, Thursday Island 6th, Port Darwin toth, and Manila, 25th, General,-Butterfield & Swire.
HAITAN, British steamer, 1,183, J. S. Roach, 28th Jung-Foochow 25th June, Ainoy 26th, and Swatow 27th, General.—Douglas, Lapraik & Co.
OLDENBURG, German steamer, 3,167, H. Prager, 28th June,-Yokohama 16th June, and Foochow 26th, Mails and General.- Melchers & Co.
head of the Chinese Government. He goes to lý quile determined to use his vimost authority | mobilize at Dagupan, and depart for China 1887--British sovereignty over Zululand 'pro- TAISANG, British steamer, -1,544, S. Wilde,
The anouncement that .i Hung-chang has been summoned to Peking, from his vicerega! yammen at Canton recalls the part that he is supposed to have played in the palace revolu tion which two years ago overthrew the Emperor and reinstated the Empress Dowager as the Peking at the request of the Empress Dowager, and with the view of directing the moves on the diplomatic board to perpetuate her rule. If that is allowed then China will sooner or later again anix up the world, and it will not be long before the farce of sending only Legation guards to Peking will be repeated.
There was some reason why Foreign Powers declined to interfere to prevent the Empress Dowager from enjoying the success of her plot to overthrow the Emperor; such Powers could evade interference so long as there was no violation of treaty rights, but the sun
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never clearer in the heavens than that the policy of the Empress Dowager, since her reinstatement, has not only been inimical to treaty right bet sanguinary to the life of foreignets and arsonlike towards their property: There is no proof before the public that the soldiers who wear the uniform of the Chinese Government have been employed to suppress the riotous mob which has been howling an der the walls of Peking and murdering within those very walls, and all in hearing distance of the palace of the Empress Dowager. The sanctity which international law throws around the Legation of a Foreign Power and all its in- mates has been savagely violated, and such in mates compelled to seek protection under their own military flag. And ere the assurance is scarcely given, that it is not China that is ntak ing war on foreigners and foreign property, a battery over which dats the lag of China, fires pon unsuspecting war vessels and many brave inen are killed and wounded.
WHERE THE POWERS STAND.
A JAPANESE VICW.
RUSSIA'S ACTION EXCIT S COMMENT.
TIENTSIN, June 13th.
of
It is now stated that the 17th and the 12th Infantries will follow as fast as transportation can be arranged for them, and they can be relieved from their present stations, which are along the Railway between Tarlac and Dag upan. 1 is stated that should the washout above Tarlac prevent the coming to Manila of these two regiments, they will be ordered to of the Lingayan Gulf, where transportation will be sent for them. The Department Transportation of the Government does not feel worried at the task before them of furnish- ing the necessary transportation to transport these troops to the Chinese ports where they will be required. They state at the Depart ment that the Harry is due in a few days from the Southern Island ports, and the U. S. Trans. port emas is also due to arrive from San It is reported that the attitude of powers is Francisco within a week. If these two trans not restricted by the resolutions of their Min-ports are used for China, the 15-day schedule isters at the Conference just held in Peking. how in force between Alanila and San Francisco Great Britain and Russia are, ready to move will necessarily have to be laid on the shelf for energetically, and France and fialy are inclined the time being. to follow the latter. The attitude of the United States is unchanged. Both native and. Eur- opeans are confused by the attitude of Japan but are inclined to conclude that she is taking a similar position to the United States. The attitude of Germany and Austria is not known. Russia declares that she will adhere to the resolution of the Peking Conference, though she has landed a large force of soldiers and marines, and will move in concert with the powers. Her actual movement is held to be contrary to the above declaration.-Chugai Shogyo.
THE "MORGAN CITY."
OPERATIONS FOR RAISING HER UNSUCCESSFUL.
use men providing their own rides one man coming with a Manser and another with a Martini. Hear, hear.) If they had ser vice rifles they would have service ammunition," and one form of ammunition would, do for the whole body of men. This movement was not started with any feeling of alarm. They did not admit that a question of pamergency existed but it was very much better to make arrangements when they could do it quietly and deliberately, because the efficiency of the movement might be very much diminished if they waited tilla time of excitement and stress was upon them. He might tell them that movement was looked upon by the military authorities with every favour, and that they would give them all the facilities they possibly could. (Ilear heas.) What any individual
Kok, 16th June. might be able to do by himself was practically
Such are a few facts which cannot be dis-
News reached Kobe yesterday by which it nothing, but might possibly be a very great deal, guised when the time comes to negotiate. and he though that of every man in the colony There are likely to be others to evolve from would seem that the Morgan City is now hope. did his level best to discharge properly whatever duty be might be called upon to perform, and if the present obscurity, but in view of those now lessly lost. It appears that she broke her known, the first prerequisite to any negotiation shore moorings and slipped into water fourteen in a time of trouble the whole commanity rose should be the restoration of the Emperor and fathoms in deptl. This is the second accident loyally to support those amongst them whose the absolute and final retirement of the Em that has occurred. Two or three weeks ago the chains fastened to the vessel with the object particular business it was to defend them, their
press Dowager: and the negotiations should be
of raising her as the ride rose snapped sud- much-loved little colony would be better'de conducted on the part of the Emperor by a 10 offer to any danger she might be called upon ty face, an energetic and honourable and let representative he may select and friendly to denly, but the vessel remained unmored. The him and his known policy, "The Emperor present accident is more serious, and apparent. them hope in the end an effective resistance.
should be removed from the influences whichly will effectually put a stop to the salvage operations, which are in the hands of the Kawa (Hear, bear.) He invited a motion as to the
saki Shipbuilding and Eockyard Co. appointment of a committee of representative have retarded the progress of China, and en when to talk the matter over and arrange furabled to feel sure of bis seat upon the throne."
ther details.
For again to recognise the Empress Downger, or to permit i Hang-chang to appear in the Mr. Morris proposed that the committee be negotiations, would leave unsettled the great composed of the following:-Messrs, Moxon, questions relating to China, which all are anxi Mckay, Turner, Richardson, Gompertz, Sous should be settled, in order that the ability to wart, Hough, Shelton, Leigh, Osborne, McKie, disturb business may not be within the compass and Wimerburn.
of a palace revolution or pulace politicians. would be a blunder, aggravated by a seeming approval, among Chinese, of the conduct of the Empress Dowager, and could not be excused upon any grounds of morals or humanity,
Mr. Craddock seconded, The Chairman calling for further remarks before the proposition was put to the anceting, Mr. Francis, Q., moved as an amendment that the committee be reduced. He suggested that it should consist of the first four taques of the list just read ou, and that of the Chairman, as a smaller committee would be able to work much more effectively. He added. although this was not relative to the present proposition, that he should like to hear from some of the gentlemen who had signed their names 10 The letter which appeared is the Press, some statemem indicative in some way of the broad lines upon which it was intended to work this new Rifle Association. (11ear heart
The Chairman said that the broad lines of the proposed association were nut-lined in the letter writion to the papers. Of course if there was any material point to be settled he quite understood that five men might possibly be more able to settle it than a dozen, but as they were still in a stale of embryo, they thought it would be better to have a committee of a dozen men representing different sections of the can munity than a smaller body. Of course when the committee had considered the details and the corps was properly formed, it would be dissolved-its ration d'être would cense.
Mr. Morris asked that, as Mr Feucis' amend it had not been seconded, his mation should to the meeting. This was done and the mo.. carried unanimously. The proceedings then closed, the Chairman asking the newly appointed Committee to remain, and also re- inding any gentlemen who had not already signed their names that they could now do so.
SALARIES OF GOVERNMENT SUBORDINATES,
It
The Morgan City was run ashore to prevent her from sinking after having run on a rock on September 3rd. The place chosen for beach ing the vessel proved unsuitable, as a few hours afterwards she slipped down into deeper water. It would now appear that she has slipped alto gether off the ledge-Chronicle.
THE PLAGUE,
TWO MORE CASES IN OSAKA,
The attempt to hide herself and her criminal intentions behind the degradation or execution
Two more cases of plague are reported in of a few officials is her old game, and a shaine- less shifting of responsibility which cannot be Osaka, The first victim is a woman, aged 42. decently allowed by Foreign Powers. No one named Hiejima Tome, residing at Tamagawa believes that the Viceroy of Chihli favoured cho, Nisht-noda. She died on the 14th inst. the rioters in his riceroyalty, and doubtless he after an illness of about ten days. The death would have suppressed the bad not soine
was reported by the doctor who attended her, and a doctor was immediately sent from the unseen counsellor counselled inactivity; and to countenance the farcical policy which the Em-Plague Inspection Office, who, upon microsco- press Dowager has repeatedly practised for pic examination of the blood, found a quantity of plague bacilli. The other case is that of R years, under the apparent tolemtion of Foreign
woman, aged 34, the wife of a infu dealer at Powers, until she has cause to feel that she can
Dembo-mura, Nishinari district. continue to practise it with impunity, is a crim-
taken il on the 11th and died on the 13th inst. inal injustice to innocent and helpless Chinese
Upon examination of the body, the Plague Inspection officials discovered signs of the plague, and a microscopic examination showed a large duinber of plague bacilli to exist in the blood-Kobe Chronicle,
subjects.
The opportunity is now offered of seuling the Chinese question upon a basis that will event it from again appearing as a disturbing factor in the diplomacy of the world, and it is hoped that the most powerful nations of the world, with their civil and military representa- tives on the spot, will not adjourn until a well-defined policy has been formulated and agreed to. The possibility of China's future trade is too great to be dealt ith on uncertain lines, and the value of her present trade, and the large interests of foreigners in China, justify the expectation that there will be no more triting with these important sabjects. Apply the knife to the root of the evil and all will be well.-N. C. D. News.
THE PIONEER.'
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The Ostasiatische Lloyd of 22nd instant published the following telegram from Chung- king-The Pioneer had a great trouble in The Commission appointed to enquire-into-passing-the-rapide--the strongest current met the question of increases of pay to Gwernment with being about 12 knots. Though the rapids, subordinates, sat yesterday afternoon in the the capstan had to be used. The passage up tuop 73 hours not counting the detention. The junks proved a great nuisance. But even if some difficulties have yet to be overcome, the success of the first trip was undoubted."
Government offices.
Mr. R. M. Gray, presided, and the other members present were Messrs. Gillies and Shewan.
Clerks, interpreters and other subordinates employed in the Magistracy, Education De- partment, Observatory and Government Civil Hospital were in attendance and were closely questioned on the subject.
A further sitting will, it is expected, take place on Saturday.
ARMED ROBBERY.
Still another case has to be milded to the list of these daring outrages,
HANKOW.
A RIOT AT TSAOSHIJE
June 18th.
A serious riot occurred at the market town of Tsaoshih, in the province of Hupeb, on June the 14th, when the premises belonging to the London Mission were looted and destroyed For many years Tsaoshib bore a very bad name among missionaries, as every foreigner who. ventured to show his face on its streets was chased and pelted out of the place by a mob of rowdies. But of late years.
A GREAT CHANGE,
This morning, about a quarter past three, was reported to the police at Kowloon City that a house in a village called Tah Kow Ling had come over the people and the old rowdy had been entered by robbers, and clothing, element seemed to have all but disappeared. jewellery and other articles to the value of $50.
Last year a foreign house was built by the taken away.
The robbery took place at one o'clock, and London Mission and native premises were bought and adapted for temporary use as a the robbess four in number, were all armed hospital, school, chapel, etc. The Rev. Henry with revolvers and swords. A descriptim Robertson and Dr. Edward Wills have lived them has been furnished to the police, and enquiries are being instituted.
THE PLAGUE.
******
Cases reported to 27th instant
Do. do. during past 24 hours..... 15
Total 737
055
Deaths reported to 27th instant */
during past 24 hours... 13.
Total 668
there ever since in peace and quietness, the people have been friendly, and hospital and school work has been carried on vigorously. Until the morning of the 14th not a sign was given of N
APPROACHING TROUBLE
On that day an immense crowd gathered to witness the festival of the God of Medicine, drawn thither, it is now known, By a very widely distributed notice that special attrac tions would be provided including "foreign
fireworks." THE ATTACK cominenced by continuous requests to be allowed to look over the house, but this was, of
She was
AMNESTY FOR FILIPINOS.
The following is published in the Manila Times of 24th June – OFFICE OF THE U. S. MILITARY GOVERNOR IN
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THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS AND, HEMD)- QUARERS TIVISION OF THE PITLIPPINES,
MANILA, P. 1. June 21st, 1900. NOTICE OF AMSESTY.
Both men and officers of the 12th and 17th Infantries are jubilant at the prospect of seeing service in China, and officers of other regiments are vying with each, other, and exerting every "pull" available to be assigned to duty in China-Manila Times.
THE GUNBOAT,
"THE INEVITABLE GUNBOAT."
(Vide extract in " S. F. P.” 13th June, 1900.j
When a crisis is impending:
When the sky locks like a squall: When the parleying is over,
And the glass beings to fall. When diplomacy is ended,
And its failure's been deplored- Walk up the Little Gunboat,
With a Luff in charge on board.
It's the dapper little Gunboat,
With a gallant Luff in charge; With a margin to his orders
(And he's going by and large) With a thirst for doing something, ...”.
That will boom his small command: So the gunboat in its greatness, Bids the wide creation stand.
He can act as he sees fit. For Lieutenant-and Commander,
Is a rank with need of grit. He must bear the blame of errors
Fore-ordained and fore-decreed:
He can land a little party-
He was ordered to exceed.
And for all excess of orders
It's the dapper little Gunboat, Anchored innocently there: Dan't bother what it's up to;
That's the gallant Luff's affair. Praps he's only there to threaten -'raps he's also there to act-- But he's there to keep the prestige
Of the flag be flies intact. You must listen to the Gunboat,
For the Gunboat has a knack Of towing half-a-dozen
Full blown cruisers at its back.
With his sword-arm on his hip: You must heed her big commander, Lest he change his little Gunboat,
To a line-of-battle ship.
It's the gallant litile Gurbont.
With its green und gilded bow, That's the rearguard of the talkinig.
And the vanguard of row, And the rabble hold their chatter: And the diplomats, their din,; *For it brings them to their senses, When the Gunboat sidles in. Joss CHINCHINJOSS, in S. F. Press,
SHIPPING REPORTS;
+
Capt. R. T. L. Cook, R.N.R., of the steamship Kobe, reports: Strong Mazagon, from southerly winds with adverse current.
1893-Indian Mints closed to the coinage of
silver.
1896-Fire on the British barque Glen Caladh in Hongkong Harbour; cargo badly damaged. 1895-Bluckade of whole 5. coast of Cuba and
of San Juan, Porto Rice proclaimed. -General Merritt sailed from San Francisco for Manila,
1899-Cosompolitan Dock at Shanghai opened.
AGENDA.
TO-DAY.
Coronation Day.
TO-MORROW.
(About) P. & O. S. N. steamer Jusagen leaves
for Marseilles and London. N. L. steamer Armenia leaves for New York
via Suez Canal. Daylight-N. Y. K. steamer Inaba Mary leaves
for Marseilles, London etc. Daylight N. Y. K. steamer Futami Maru
leaves for Australia via Manila. & p.m.--Regular Meeting of the Lion and Rose
Lodge.
SATURDAY, 30131.
C. & G. Co's Thyra leaves for San Francisco
and San Diego. Noon--Cargo ex Kintark subject to rent.
MONDAY, 2nd July. The Trusler Books of the H. K, Land luvest ment and Agency Co., will be closed. 3pm-Public Auction Sale of Crown Land (Lois 321 and 122) at the offices of the
P. W. D.
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28th June,Canton 27th June, General- Jarding, Matheson & Co.. Mazacon, British steamer, 3,279, R. T. L. Conk, R.N.R., 28th June, Kobe 16th June, General,-8. & 0. 5. N. Co. Tamsui Manu Japanese sicamer, 1,007, K. Sobajima, 28th June,-Amoy and Swatow 27th June, GeneralMitsui Bussan Kaisha
BROOKLYN, American flagship 9,215, C. M.
Thomas, 28th June,—Manila 25th June.
Clearances at the Harbour Office, Vaimun, Britich str., for Swntow Antenor, British str., for Singapore. Inaba Maru, Japanese str., for Singapore. Yorihime Maru, Japanese str., for Keelung. Futami Maru, Japanese str., for Manila. Sabine Rickmers, British str., for Balik Papan. Yuensang, Tiritish str., for Manila. Anping, Chinese str., for Shanghai, Ka Lum, British steam-launch, for Macao.
Departures.
June 27, Pigmy, British gunboat, for Taku, June 27, Pauc, British gunboat, for Taku, June 28, Decima, German str., for Pakhoi. June 28, Thales, British str., for Hongay. June 28, Kaifong, British str., for Manila. June 28, CHdenburg, German str., for Europe. June 28, Hermes, Norwegian str., for Hongay, June 28, Chunsang, British str., for Swatow, June 28, 3, British str., for New Castle. June 28, infing, Chinese str., for Shanghai. June 28, Talcami Juru, Jap, str., for Nagasaki, “ June 28, Inaba Máři, Jaj, str., for Singapore. Jond 28; Maiman, British str., for Swatow.
Passongors-Arrived.
Per Huilan, from Coast Ports-Mrs.
Douglas and child, Mrs. Fuchs, and 80 Chi
0.5. Co's steamer Ulysses leaves for Liver-nese,
peol (direct). 4pm-Cargo ex Banos subject to rent.
TUESDAY, 3rd,
יג
N. P. S. Co.'s steamer Glenogle leaves for
Victoria B.C. and Tacoma N. L. steamer Sambia leaves for Havre and
Hamburg.
Manila.
C. N. Co's steamer Sungkiang leaves for 11 am-Public Auction Sale of Valuable Messuages and Premises (Lot 251) by Messrs. Hughes and Hough. 11.jo a.m.-Private Meeting of Shareholders of the Great Eastern and Caledonian Gold Mining Co., Ltd.
Per Chingt, from Australian Ports-Mrs. Siniles and maid, Misses H. and M. Daby, Messrs. P. 11. Holt, W. Wandcock, G. Bruton, E. Coleman, S. Anderson, A. E. Parr, and i Japanese.
Per Inaba Maru, from Japão for. Hongkong --Messrs. M. Fukumoto, S. Hara, H. Iwasaki, y. Gaak, M. Itoh, and 15 Chinese. For Singa pore- Japanese and z Indians. For Colombo For Marseilles-Messrs. M. 8 Indians Takenouchi, M. Hoshi, K. Kitazato, C. Nishi- mura, A. Fukuwara, M. Kawagoya," M. Oliba, T. Inouye, G. Ohara, G. Fufita, and 1 Japanese. For London-Capt. G. Hayazaki, Comdr. M. Takashima, Pay-Master M. Lai, Chief-Engr. S. Olasi. Sub Lieut. K. Yamanashi, Comdr. K. Arinn, Coindr. K. Asakura, Insp.-of-Mach. T. Kato, Chief-Surgeon Y. Tachibana, Petty- Officers T. Nagaoka, S, Inouye, T. Oliba, U. N. I. Co.'s steamer zirgyll leaves fur Portland Morori, Y, Yoshise, Chief-Carpenter D. Nishi-
Oregon.
mura, Messrs. T. Wheeler, S. J. Hills, W. 1a.m.-Public Auction Sale of valuable furni-Jones, S. Alder, and European in steerage.
tures by Messrs. Hughes and Hough Cargo ex Stuttgart subject to rent.
WEDNESDAY, 4th.
THURSDAY, 3th.
T
'(About)—" Een" Line steamer Benolder leaves
for London via Suez Canal, Noon-PM. S. Co.'s steamer City of Peking
leaves for San Franciscq etc.
SHIPPING AND MAIL NEWS.
MAILS DUE.
Indian (drratoon Afear) 30th inst. American (Gaelic) aril prox. French,(Tonkin) 3rd pros. Canadian (Empress of Jufuń) 10th pros. American (Hongkong Maru) 12th pros. American (China) 20th pros.
2
The steamer Culchas, left Singapore at 5p.in, on 26th inst., and is due Hongkong on 1st July.
*
*
Captain J. S. Roach, of the steamship Haitan, from Foochow, Amoy and Swator, reports Foochow 10 Amoy strong S.W. breeze, mode rate head sea, cloudy and clear. Amoy to Swalow, moderate S.W. breeze and sea, fine and clear. Swatow to Hongkong fresh S.W. The steamer Sarpedon, lett Singapore yester breeze, moderate head sea, overcast and dull. day, the 27th inst, aud is due Hongkong and Vessels in Amoy Haiching, Tamsui, Seang | July.
rang, and Chittagong. In Swatowe:-Leeyuen, Siam, and Hoihow.
By direction of the President of the United States, the undersigned announces amnesty with complete immunity for the past and abso- Inte liberty of netion for the future, to all per
Captain J. E. Williams, of the steamship sons who are now, or at any time since February Chingly, from Sydney, &c., reports-Left 4th, 1899, have been, in insurrection against
at Brisbane on the 1st, Townsville 3rd inst the United States in either a military or civil Sydney on Monday evening, 28th ultos, calling capacity, and who shall, within a period of Cooktown 4th, Thursday Island 61, and-Port ninety days from the date hereof, formally Darwin rot. Light to fresh breezes and fine renounce all connection with such insurrection weather prevailed throughout till Monday and subscribe to a declaration, acknowledging morning, the 18th, when strong winds and and accepting the sovereignty and authority of heavy rain squalls with high seas were encoun the United States in and over the Philippine teret till arrival at Maniin in the evening Islands. The privilege herewith published is Manila was left again on the 25th at 6.30 p. extended to all concerned without any reser fine weather with light winds were met with in vation whatever, excepting that persons who have violated the laws of war during the period crossing the China Sea. of active hostilities are not embraced within the scope of this amnesty.
All who desire to take advantage of the terms herewith set forth are requested to present themselves to the Commanding Officer of American troops at the most convenient station, who will receive them with due consideration according to rank, make provision for their im mediate wants, prepare the necessary records, and thereafter permit each individual to pro- ceed to any part of the Archipelago, according to his own wishes, for which purpose the United. States will furnish such transportation as may be available either by railway, steamboat or wagon. Prominent persons who may desire to confer with the Military Governor or with the United States Philippine Commission will be permitted to visit Manila and will, as far as possible, be provided with transportation for that purpose.
In order to mitigate as much as possible consequences resulting from the various dis turbances, which since 1896 have succeeded each other, so rapidly, and to provide in some measure for desture Filipina soldiers during the transitory period which must inevitably succeed a geneml, peace, the military of the United States will pay thirty pesos to each man who presents a rifle in good condition. -
HDS ARTHUR MACARTHUR
Major General US. Volunteers
US. Military Governor. in the Philippines,
NOTANDA.
CALENDAR.
JUNE. Meteorological means based on fifteen years observations to 1898.
Barometer.... Thermometer
fer Oldenburg, for Hongkong from_Yoko- haina-Major Dorelül, Major. S. G. Everitt, Lieuts. B. Wild, T. M. Wakefield, R. F. Pei- niger, Major Butianshai, and Mr. Charles Duce. From Shanghai-Engineer von der Heyde, Mrs. Börner, Messrs. Jolin Spalkhaven, N. G. Evans, F. Schmellitschek, M. Barrett, W. Brumfield, Mrs. Acheson, Miss Steer, and Mr. G. Bretthauer. From Foochow -Mrs. "G. Bollo, and Mrs. Gourlauwen. From Yoko bama for Singapore-Mr. Shewell. For Penang For Genoa-Messrs. Mr. Grant Brown.
For Bent, T. Imaidzami and K. Hirota.. Antwerp-Mr. A. Hohnholz. From Shanghai for Penang Mr. Mees. For Genoa-Messrs.. J. S. Ker, Thomas and Stienon. For Southamp ion-Messrs. John Harsley and Middleton. For Bremen-Mr. H. Siebert, and Mrs. Man. kisck For Hamburg-Messrs. Emil Hach, f. F.. Moller and F. M. Ulbricht. From Hiogo for London-Mr. James Rule. For Bremen -Mr. Hugh Knox From Nagasaki for Singa pore-Messrs. Setsu Nishigori, Hateu Nishi- gori and Akt Geura. For Port Said-Mr." For Southampton--Mr. Djawachaovitch. James Flet!.
Departed.
Per Stuttgart, for Shanghai from Bremen- Miss F. Larsen, ú officers, 34 Petty officers and 25 sailors of the German Navy. From Sout: The C. P. R. Co.'s R.M.S. Steamer Emprssehampton-Messrs. R. Packham, W. McCrone of China, arrived Vancouver 4 a.m., on Wednes- day, the 27th inst.
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The NPS. Co.'s steamer Cheen Adelaide, sailed from Tacona for Japan and Hongkong on the 24th inst.
The N. . 1. steamer Bisagno, lest Singapore for this port yesterday, the 28th inst., and is due here on or about the 3rd July.
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The M. M. Co.'s steamer, Tonkin, with the next French Mail, will leave Saigon to-morrow Friday, at 1 p.m., for this por
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The steamer Savoia from Hamburg left Singapore for this port to-day, the 28th inst, and may be expected here on or about the 3rd July.
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HONGKONG AND WHAMEDA DOCK RETURNS.
at U.S.S. Monterey .......
Kowloon Dock H.M.S. Handy......
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Messrs. O. Lidwer, R. Leder, G. Bergouzone, Front Genoa-5 officers of the German Navy, G. Volmaly and H. T. Moll, From Naples. Dr. Undra. From Colombo-Mr. Teppo. From Messrs. A. Grossmann and A. C. Duffner. Singapore-Mr Adler. From Hongkong For Nagasaki from Colombo-Mr. M. Mane For Yokohama from Genoa-Mr. O. Sulzer From Colombo-Mr. P. Carew,
Per Diamante, for Manita-Messrs. B. Metzzel, J. Rivera, A. Osorio, F. Aguado, R. Basa, L. Angeles, H. Angeles, Chua Guejuat, C. Ligertwood, f. Crichton, B. Logan, Mrs. L.. Fernandez and 5 children, Mr. A. Fernandez; Miss M. Santos, Miss Idel Rosario, Messrs. Brooks, Lim Engsam, Tong Tieng Sin, W. Tuffenbruch, Yiu Sui Ping, Ah Tow, Mrs. Bul- lard and 8 children, Mrs. Wales and 2 chil dren, Messrs. Chile Cock, F. Kalenhamp, K. Bezold, Te Teco and J. Manga.
STEAMERS EXPECTED.
*29.764
..80.7
Names.
From,
Ditz
Humidity..... Rainfall
..83.0
16.496
U.S.S. Brooklyn.i
Changsha
Freiburg
TO-DAY.
Banta
WEATHER REPORT.
Goodwin
1 Cosmopolitan
Arratoon Apcar. Singapore Kinshiu Maru...... Japan
June sott
July 1st-
On date at On 'date at
TO N.L. 4 p.n
29.74 29.65
PASSED THE CANAL..
Moyune Singapore g Macedonia Merionethshire
July 2nd
Singapore
July and
... Singapore
July 3rd
July and
63
71
0.07.
July 5th
Barometer..... Temperature Humidity Rainfitil
TO-DAY.
Thursday, 28th June, 1900. Chinese-and of 6th moon of 26th year of
Sun-Rites
Sels
High water-Morning
Afternoon Low water-Morning
Afternoon
shr. romln..
6hr, 47min.
ghr, ïpain!
thr 20min.
. ahr. 15min.
shri zamin.
Outward-8th June-Kanagawa Atari, Gaelic Japan Calchas, Erzherzog, F. Ferdinand 12th Tonkin Singapore ... fuly 3rd June Art, Clio, Marie Valerie, Cowris Verona... Suc............. July 7th
Risagno Bombay Tonkin, Malta, Era 15th June Oreste, Shinano Afaru, St. Regulis. 19th June Einpress of Japan. Vancouver Annam, Glenartney, Konig Albert, Tenkai, Hongkong Maru... San-Francisco July 12th
Tecpkat sand Juno-Serbia, Rhibens, xth June China
San Francisco..July 20th Annam, Soda Mari, Alesia, Yangisse
July oth
Liverpool fuly 12th
Homeward-5th June-Malacca, 8th June. Preussen. Lath-June-Ixion 15th June- Konigsberg. 19th June-Oceanien, Sanuki Maru, Alçınour, 261k June--japan, klamburgare new pubished in this columns, and in so doing respect,
Arrivals at Home 23rd June Preussen 27th June-Konigsberg, Oceanien,
We would' direct the attention of shipping £nas to the style in which "Steamers Expected" and "Projected Sailla”.
folly orgailemanager of shippins: firma, to give orders to her clerks to family this off on the form already sup plled statis with the intent available insommation every day.
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