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as sinful or vulgar and who cringes at a rough word? How long would the British or any other Empire hold together were manly, ex- ercises banned? As your contemporaries pointed out, those who don't like such exbibi tions can stop away, but they have no right to expect others to follow their example,

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, JANUARY 12, 1901

THEATRE ROYAL.

"POLLARD'S LILLIPUTIAN OPERA COMPANY

IN THE BELLE OF NEW YORK.”

The Hongkong public's first opportunity of witnessing the production of The Belle of New York performed in the Colony was taken the fullest advantage of last night. The audience was as large, as on the pre vious nights, in fact there was practically no room for more. The piece has had extraordin

HARMSTON'S CIRCUS.

"Where are you going?" asked the man, Fretty replied, "To Canterbury," but the robber clung on to the horses, and was joined by an- other, who tried to clamber up'into the van,

MONDAY, 14the *** Auction at H.M. Naval Yard. C. N. Co.'s steamer Awellin leaves for Shang.

"::hal."

FIRED BLANK CARTRIDGE.

Noon N. G. L. Co's steamer Bisgno leaves

for Singapore Penang & Bombay etc, This frightened Fretty, who, hearing and reading of the desperate decus of Soar and Noon-1, C. steamer Kantang leaves for Singa. King had supplied himself with a revolver

pote Penang and Calcutta. loaded with blank cartridge in case he should 3 pm-Meeting of the Shareholders of the meet them.

Wanchai Warehouse and Storage Col

When the second highwayman mounted his

was one of the two, and that the second was

Ld..

Tsungisan Mars, Jap str, for Kutchinatzu Furhu, British atr, for Canton, Kung Ping, British six, for Shanghai. "Nippon Maru, Japanese str. for Shanghai.“

Pak Kong, Butish str., for Canton. Shantung, German str, for Chefoo. We Ping, Chinese steam-launch, for Wuchow." Hong Wan, British str, for Amoy,

Denartares.

pearance, have suited, their arily successful runs in 'almost all parts of menagerie travelling, and judging from the van the thought flashed into his head that it 5 p.m.-C. & Ni Co.'s steamer Diamante leaves 1 Jan. 12, Silesia, German str., for Yokohama.

ffitheno, lu my humble Fongkong opnion, buildings in this Architecture. Colony, speaking only of a

surroundings, and it is to be hoped that plaster ornamentation will be kept in its proper place, Mouldings in plaster, though perishable, look fairly well, but there seems a tendency to go in more for scroll-work and indefinable knobs and pipuncles, reminding one somewhat of the China dogs and lians on the cottage mantelpiece at home. These, I think, give an otherwise fine building much the appearance of some master- piece of the confectioner's art in the iced cake

linc.

It is to be hoped, too, that the craze for moulded, (carved?), terracotta blocks and bricks of variegated colours will never gain a foothold in Hongkong. A house with the front picked out in patterns of red, white and yellow, which are much in vogue al present in English provincial towns and suburbs, reminds one mare, or less. of the wooden bricks for making German toy houses, and at once stamps a building as of a cheap and tawdry descrip- tion. Hongkong has been very free, hitherto, from having its houses and streets defaced by the huge flaring advertisements so common at kame, I am rather afraid a start is being made in this direction, but hope it may only be an exception lo, the rule.

I am expecting to hear soon That Biddy of the Emperor's arrival in Young Thing! Peking, but the Empress Dowager, thinks it better policy, apparently, for her to keep away at pre. sent. Ticic is no doubt of that. Peking, with its crowd of gay and dining young officers of various nationalities, is no fit or proper place for a giddy, young thing like the Empress Dowager. Her chaperon, Prince Tua, has expressed his opinion in must decisive terms

on this matter,

GILATI

HONGKONG SHARE MARKET.

Q

BosGKONG, January (1th, 1901. Messrs. Benjamin, Kelly and Pots, in their weekly share report state :——

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the world, and Pollard's Company have had their share in prosperous seasons in India, Java and Australia etc. There is nothing much in the piece itself. Harry Bronson, the son of Ichabod Bronson, is sent to New York by his father for the purpose of finishing his education. His father, being of a pillanthropic turn of wind, supplies the youth with money with which to build a school for the benefit of the street Arabs of the great American city. On his arrival at New York the young man goes to the dogs and squanders the money entrusted to him by his father in riotous living, and gets himself into an awful fix by falling in love and proposing to almost every girl he meets. When his father. visits New York un the occasion of an excursion in comcc- tion with one of the societies with which he is associated, he finds that his young hope. ful has been playing the "goat" generally and squandering his money in all directions, and disinherits him, declaring his intention of leav ing his money to The Belle of New York- Violet Gray, Salvation Lassic. Young Bron son sees his mistakes and determines on better course. le commences his new life by becoming assistant in a candy store, and having served there, marries "The Belle," who had previously refused him.

Some very gand singing and "dancing are presented Teach me how to Kiss and The Belle Parisienne" sung by Miss Madge Williams are deserving of spécial mention. This little performer was greeted with uproar ious applause for the style with which she gave these songs. The same member together with Harry Bronson (Miss Lily Thomson) received a hearly encore for their "When we are mar- ried. They are really very nice singers Miss Minnie Topping as The Belle is very prominent and receives inuch applause. Master Fred Stewart in Kenneth dinge was very clever in the song The Belle of New York" and his dancing was very "well executed. Altogether he makes a good comedian. One of the songs, however, which creates the most enthusiastic cheering, was "Lucky Jim, how I'envy him" „by that mullum in parvo, actor, Master Willie Pollard. His genuine grief whilst singing the closing verse was very funny. He had to repeat, the clamourings for his return being imperative. A feature of the whole performance was the coon song "Dinah, de moon am shin- ing given by Miss. Alice Bennetts. It was very nicely rendered and was niach appreciated.

very clever dance by Miss Ivy Trott and Master Fred Stewart was loudly applauded and showed that they were accomplished dancers. Cora Angelique performed the part well, and Miss Emina Thomas made a very good Doc Skins. Master Harold Hill was always on the spot with his knife, either in the act of sharpening it on the sole of bis boot or rushing madly round the stage intent on murder. Very much praise is due to many of the youngsters for their excellent dancing. They all acted well. Master Willie Pollard has a lot to do and dous it very creditably.

Very pretty uniforms and dresses are worn, and with the scenery, which has a good effect, and the limelight which is thrown upon the two, the effect is beauty personified.

The orchestra is again to the fore and gives pleasant renderings of the popular music.

Ichabod Brenton

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CAST

“President of the

Young Men's Rescue

League & Ami Maker Willie Pollard,

Cigarette So (cigy of Cubaes,) Harry Boss you Miss Lily Thomson.

spendthrift..... Kat Von Pumpernick(Polite Lunatic), Master Harold Hill.

"Bug "Suifkins......The Father of the

Queen of Comic Opera...Miss Emma Thomas, **Biluky Bill" pic. Guir....A mised Als

Pugilist Miss Frene Coulding, Kenneth MuggLow Comedian of the

Cora Angelique Contle

Opera Co., Master Fred. Stewart, Count Ratsi Ratatoo Portuguese | Master George Moore.

Patai

Twins Master Willie Thomas, Mr. Twiddle,dary Bronson Di

vate Secretary:Master John Murphy, Mr Snooper...A Newspaper Reporter...Miss Myrtle Troit. Mr. Peeper...Photographer...Alaster Hennie Musgrove. William

Thaler... Master Willina Thomson. Violet Gray

Salvation Lassie

(The Bello). Miss Minnie Topping. Fifi Fritur.....A Little Parisienne.. Miss Madge Williams. Kissie Fizgarier..... Music Hall dancer. Allan 1 Tr Cora Angelique. Queen of Comic Opera.Miss Agnes Turner, Namie CancyAlell Street Girl,,...Aliss ivy Trou. Myrtle Mince....

Miss May Topping. Miss Rnby Moon' urale Cate.. Birdie Neal.....

Aliss Alice Benneto, the June... ;) Cera's Bridesmaids. Alias Daphne Trois. Gladysee.......

Miss May Thorn. MissBella Thomson,

Majurle May.... Little Miss Fire-

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We are informed that this Circus Company is expected to arrive here to-morrow," from Bantkak, by specially chartered steamer. This of course is necessitated by the size of the company, and their large stock of horses and gear. The ground is being prepared for the performances of Happy Valley, as the manage ment were not able to find another open space large enough for their purpose.

it is stated this is the largest circus and Bangkok papers, where the Company has lately been, it was very highly appreciated. it will be seen from our advt. that there are a great number of attractions, and every thing points to the Company having 4 very successful time during their stay here. The number of performers is very large, the being about seventy artistes. We would remind our readers that the opening per formance is advertised to take place next Wednesday evening, the 16th inst.. The management have arranged for late trams to the Peak District, and there will be late Ferry launches to suit residents in Kowloon,

UNIVERSAL PENNY' POST.

New Zealand on the first of January inaugur ated a system of Universal Peany Postage. A penny will now carry a New Zealand feller la the remotest regions of this globe to which postal arrangements penetrate. She stipulates for no sinalar treatment in return, and ant cipates a loss of £80,000 on the first year's postage under the new conditions. The de ficiency, however, the New Zealand Govern- ment believes will disappear with the gradual the diminished rate. stimulus to correspondence resulting from That it should cost 2d to send a letter to Calais and only a penny to India is an anomaly which ought not to survive yery long. With refer ence to this new penny postage, it is stated that Sir Edward Poynter, who was quite willing to design the new stamp,found that he could not get it done in time.” The commission was accordingly entrusted to Messrs. Waterlow and Sons, who have also printed the stamps. The stamp is coloured pink. In the centre stands a draped woman's figure, holding in her hand a sceptre of caduceus, Behind her is a globe typifying "Universal Postage" which words are printed in small letters at her feet; also a ship afloat upon the ocean. At the top is inscribed" New Zealand,” and below " One penny." The symbolisın of the stamp is happily conceived, and the general effect artistic.

TO INVADE ENGLAND.

GEK, MERCIER'S EXTRAORDINARY SPEECH. In the French Senate on the 4th vit, during a discussion on the proposed increase of the French fleet, M. Coombes kave it as his opinion that a war between the nations of France and England was infpossible, as the inferiority ef the French fleet in comparison with that of England was too evident. Gen. Mercier, in giving his approval to the proposal of the Government, maintained that France should always be prepared to take the initialive in war between herself and another nation. Much attention had been given in France to the eventualities of a foreign invasion on her coasts, but not enough consideration had been bestowed on the possibility of

A LANDING OF HER TROOPS

on the enemy's territory. Times had changed since 100 years ago, The events of the Trans vaal campaign had shown the weakness of England's Army, while history told them the British Navy sometimes mutinied at the very moment of battle. Although the British Navy. was quite as strong as that of France, England had many coasts, and her commerce required the protection of her fleet in every corner of the globe. The idea of landing in England was therefore not chimerical, and his opinion was shared by a high military authority Gea. Mercier was proceeding to show how the pro- ject could be carried out, explaining that he considered that provisional scheme for the, invasion of England which he bad formulated when in command of an army corps might

serve as a basis for

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AN INEXPENSIVE "PLAN,

standing sentinel at his horse's head, so ho jerked out his six-shooter and fired desperate blanks at the nearest robber, who skipped off the step a good deal quicker than he got on it. The man at the home's head also turned to bolt, and Pretty, with unerring aim, sent the powder of two blank cartridges after him.

The men fled to the shelter of the hedge, while Pretty lashed his trusty steed furiously and tore into Canterbury, where he reported his thrilling adventure to the police.

POLICE SET OFF IN SHOALS. One of the men, he said, was wearing a skull cap, a long overcoat, and leggings.

for Manila via Amoy,

TUESDAY, 15th. (About)-P.&O. S. N. steamer Shanghai leaves.

for Shanghai and Japan. 12.15 p.m.-Extraordinary General Meeting of the "Star" Ferry Company at their Office.

WEDNESDAY, 16th

0. S: K. stenher Akashi Maru leaves for

Coast Ports: Noon-C. P, R, steamer Empress of China - with Mails passengers etc. leaves for

Vancouver B.C. via Shanghai. Noon-Mecting of the Shareholders of the China Provident Loan and Mortgage Co. Ed at their office of No. 9. Des Voeux Road,

Francisco,

Jan. 12, flamburg, German str., for.S'hai, &c. Jan. 12, Tartar, British str., for Vancouver,

Jan, 12, Sullberg, Gerund str, for Haiphong. Jan. 12, Fulwood, Brit ship, för Port Oregon., Jan. 12, Nippon Vari, Japanese str, foc San Jan. 13, Japan, British str., for Singapore. Jan. 12, Fuensang, British str., for Manila. Jan. 12 Kaifong, British str., for Manila Jan. 11, Onsong, British'str., for Kobe. Jan. 12, Devonshire, British air, for Singapore. Jan, ta, Kung Ping British str, for Shanghai. jan. 12, Shansi, British str., for Canton

Jan. 2, Fush, British str., for Canton | Jan, 12, Michael Jebsen, Ger, str., for Hoihow.

Passengers-Arrived:

Per Shanii, from Wuhu-8 Chinese. Per Fushun, from Shanghai-Messrs. Jaun, Montaner and C. Wuittmus,

Per Wongkoi, from Bangkok-Messrs. Mur

The other had on 'a cáp, a short overcoat, and trousers much too small for him.

The police set off in shorts to hunt for the robbers in the mites of woodland.

They searched all night and they searched 8.30 for 9 pan-Regular Meeting of the Per-phy, Wanderer, Siamese Lady, child and all day. They tracked likely footprints which led to nothing, and they returned home com pletely baffled once more.

As a matter of fact, all the police in Kent are at nearly sufficient to properly beat all the woods where the convicts are alleged to be Fiding.

severance Lodge Zetland Street."

SATURDAY, 19tli. P. & O. S. N. Co.'s steamer Coromande! leaves

for Shanghai, Noon-P. & Q. S. N. steamer Chizsan with while

etc. leaves for Europe.

MONDAY, 21st

Noon-Extraordinary General Meeting of the

Those who are available bave worked like niggers, and it is not their fault: that they have failed. The absence of any burglaries since Sunday might point to the suspicion that Soar and King have been helped by someone, if hot with money, at least with food and probably 13.15 lodging during the wet nights.

There is not the slightest doubt that sympathy, with them is very strong in the country found here.

clevemess.

Even the police admire their tenacity and

NOTANDA.

CALENDAR.

JANUARY. Meteorological means based on fifiren jears observations to 1895.

Barometer Thermometer

Humidity. Rainfall

30.159

59.7

................74.

1.545

WEATHER REPORT.

Barometer.....

TO-DAY.

Humidity Rainfall

On data at. On date at

TO A.TM,

4 p. 30.17- 30.08 Temperature 63

** 83

87

C.02

TO-DAY,

Saturday, 11th January, 1901. Chinese-aand” of 11th moon of 26th year of

Kwang-si

B-Riser

Sets

◄

okr. 45min. 5hr, 35min.

Moon-in Apoges 7hr, am. High water-Morning......... okr. zamin, Afternoon.... 2hr, zómin. Low water-Morning ism-zör 23min. Afternoon............. 8kr. 9min. ANNIVERSARIES.

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Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Co. Ld. at the Company's Office. p.m.-Extraordinary General Meeting of the Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Co. Ld. at the Company's Office.

TUESDAY, 22nd. Noon-P. M. Co.'s steamer City of Ride Janeiro leaves for San Francisco via Shanghai and Honolulu..

WEDNESDAY, 23rd.. daylight-O. S. K. steamer Auping Maru for

Coast Ports. Noon-N D. L. Co.'s steamer Preussen with

Mails etc. leaves for Southampton.

THURSDAY, 24th.. 11.30 a.m.-Meeting of the Shareholders of the West Point Building Co. Ld. at the Company's Offices.

SHIPPING AND MAIL NEWS.

MAILS DUE. ;

American (City of Rio de Janeiro) 14th inst. French (Laos) 17th instant." American (Coptic) 19th instant. Canadian (Empress of India) 20th instant. American (City of Peking) 5th prox. American (America Maru) 26th prox.

The Ben Line Bentonand, from London and Straits left Singapore on roth inst., for this part.

The M. M. Co.'s Steamer Laos, with the out- ward French Mail, left Saigon on Monday, the 14th inst., at 6 a.m. for this port..

HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK RETURNS. H.M.S. Sandpiper...at Kowloon Daci, S.M.S. Hansa i... U.S.S. Monadnock M H.L.S.M.S. Brandenburg Haiching..... Feihoa.... Picciola.

'1842-Gunpowder Factory at Canton accident-

ally blown up. 1875-Tung-chi, Emperor of China, died in the

nineteenth year of his age. 1891-Serious earthquake at Java. 1896-Fire on the s.s. Sakala Maru; damage Telemachus

$60,000. 1897-Fire on the s.s. Fausang,

10-MURROW,

Sunday, 13th January, 1951. Chinese-23rd of 11th moon of 26th year of

Kwang-st. Sun Rises

bhr. 42min.

Sets

* Şhr. zamin. Moon-Last Quarter 4nr. 15min. a.m. High water-Morning ..... ... ohr, 44min.

Afternoon 3hr. min. Low water-Morning Thr. 58min. "Afternoon botohr, zomini

ANNIVERSARIES. ··

when the President requested him to avoid details, to which Gec. Mercier replied that he would content himself with adding that the system-he referred to had been tried by the Japanese in 1895 with excellent results. The expense of putting his proposal into practice would not exceed so million francs for prepara-1846-Ki-ying, Viceroy of Kwang-tung and tion. on the Channel coasts, "and zo" million- francs for preparation on the Atlantic coast and the Mediterranean. Finally, Gen. Mercier resumed his observations in a supplementary resolution, calling upon the Government to take without delay all necessary steps in pre Complaints are in the air as to accommoda paration for embarking and landing as rapidly tion. It is a question which needs attention, as as possible an expeditionary corps. The Pre some people seam to appropiate any seat that sident ruled the resolution out of order, and comes in their way. They cannot altogether be the Minister of Marine staled that the Govern blamed, however, as they are allotted sents from ment could on an account accept the proposi: which it is sometinies impossible to 'getation. The Senate then rose. glimpse of the stage, except Ly standing, but that is the fault of the designers of the theatre,

Miss Ethel Hennetto, The same piece was given at a maticee this afternoon, and will be repeated every night till further notice.

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Kwang-si issued a proclamation inti- mating the intention of opening up 1849-Battle of Chillianwallah.

Canton according to the Treaties."

1857-The 5.5, Thistle captured by Chinese soldiers disguised as passengers: 11 Europeans and several Chinese mur. dered and the vessel burnt. 1898-Lord Charles Beresford elected M.P. for

York. 1899-Marine Enquiry into the loss of the 's.s.

A good general business has been transacted during the week and the market all round closes fairly firm. The China Provident Loan and Mortgage Company, Limitet, has adver tised its Fourth Ordinary Anquat Meeting for the 16th January. The transfer books will be closed from the 12th to 16th instant, both days inclusive. Both the Hougkong Land Invest- ment and Agency Company, Limited, and the West Point Building Company, Limited, will hold their Ordinary Meeting on the 24th January. The transfer honks will be closed from the 13th to 44th instant, inclusive. The Raub Australian Gold Mining Company, Limited. has declared a dividend (No. 12) of one shilling per share payable on the 28th January The Singapore Branch Register will be closed from the 20th to 28th instant, both days inclusive. In the meantime, a call of one shilling per share all contributing shares has been made,oyable on or before the 28th January, and idends on these shares will be appropriated by the Company in payment of calls. The Star Ferry Company, Limited, has given notice of an Extraordinary General Meeting be held on the 15th instant *when the Resolution which was pasted on the 28th ultimo will be submitted for con- firmation Banks-Hongkong and Shanghai Banks have been fixed at 349, 350 and 355.per cent, premium cash and at 365 per cent. pre- mium for March, closing with buyers at both rates. The London quotation has declined to 400. Nationals are unaltered. Marine Insurances-Unions have been booked at $245 and are wanted at the rate. China Traders are enquired for at $52 but no shares appear to be obtainable. Yangtszos have been disposed of al Sito and have further buyers. Fire lasur ances.-Hongkong Fires after sales at $2b; are quoted at $305. China Pires have been negotiated at $86. Shipping-Hongkong, Carton and Macao Steamboats have changed hands at $131 and close firm. Indo Chinas Juve been sold at $10 and $100 for cash and at equivalent rates on time; China and Manilas have experienced a further rise and face been taken of the market at $75, for the Old and $33 and $34 for the New Issue; at the close the market is quieter and the former is procurable at $74. Douglas Steamships are an offer at $47 and are without business. Star Ferries, old, issue, have been bought at $10 and the new shares at $54 the market closing firm with further buyers. Shell Transports have been dealt in at a 4/- ex dividend, Reâneries. -China Sugars have dropped to $115 at which rate transactions have taken place. Luzons are in request at $40. Mining-Punjoms bave improved to $43 sales. Charbonnages are in the market at $130. Raubs continue out of favour at $17. Private advices from Singapore slate that during the months November-Dec., 1,832 3,000 tons of stone were crushed, realizing i ources of smelted gold, Olivers are neglected. The following telegrant has been received from

Bullfrau-30 dayay arushing ggo | ---The cold, wet weather which has prevailed tans orc, giving 460, ounces retorted gold, for the past friv days has lessened the crowds including amalgamation plates yielding 159 on the streets, and the pawn shops and second number of things the journal exclaims, "this Daylight-0.S.K.steamet Tamsui Marnleaves ources." Docks, Wharves and Godowns. hand clothing stares have been kept busy. The man has done in his career which have resulted Hongkong and Whampoa Docks have been poor people suffer because of the cold, and badly, and yet he'll not be cured The Tempi. purchased in small lots at 587 per cent complain bitterly of hurd times. Prices have says in conclusion:-"If Gen. Mercier's in- premium cash; for forward delivery sales have. advanced and work is scarce. Now however, vasion of England is anything like the Mada been effected at 60 per cent. premium March the Jade stone shops are gradually resum-gascar Expedition, the English: can sleep tran- and 6073 per cent. premium April Kowloon ing work. The disturbance in the north quilly. Gen. Mercier himselfsays he despises Wharfs have been done at 593 and can now be closest the market for jades and consequently the newspaper attacks on bim, and he pities obtained at 392 New Amoy Docks have many of the shops in Canton were closed. the English Press, whose anger at hit is only enquiries at $214. Lands, Hotels and Build. Others shops were kept open but with only one natural fór he said only what was true.. ings-Hongkong Lands have further advanced or two workmen. Now most of the shops are and have been placed at rates between doing some work and adding workmen as the $201 and S204 for cash; for March settle prospect of a demand for the jade increases. ment, shares have been negotiated at $208,

THE GAMBLING MONOPOLY.. $209, $zipand S212and are steady at the latter There is no panse in the onward march of figure. The Directors propose to pay a final this monopoly. A short walk through the dividend of $6 per share, place $500,000 streets the other day took ine past seven shops. to Equalization of Dividend Fund and carry being fitted up for fan tan houses. Good forward $40, 151.01. Both Kowloon Lands and locations for the business are generally chosen. West Points are in demand at quotations. No matter how fast these dens multiply, they Hongkong Hotels are easier and ate offering are all well patronized."Disputes frequently at $123. Oriente Hotels have found bayers at occur and revolvers are used. Dad characters $80. Humphreys Estate have been one at from all parts are flocking to Canton to try $12 and are wanted at $12. China Providents their luck at "fan tan" There is no doubt but have changed lands at io. The Company the multiplication of these shops will work will pay a dividend of 8 per cent, and add hardship to the people, especially the poor, and $25,000 to Reserve, Cotton Mills.Ewos have be a menace to the peace and quietness of the been sold at Tis, 53. Hongkong, Cottons city. have weakened and are offering at $174 Cigar Companies.There is no business Robberies are daily on the increase. Shops The very latest glory which reached Faver(Moscow) Giardini; Psalm, No. 72 (Double to report in stocks under this heading are entered in daylight by armed bands and sham yesterday morning was a sensational one. Chiant), Harrow Anthem, No. 19 "O taste and Miscellaneous Green Island Cements has goods carried away. Several soldiers have. It was told by a man named Harry Pretty, the see Goss Hymn, No. 159 (Vox Delecti) been the medium of a very large business at been killed in trying to arrest the robbers. driver of the mails from Sittingbourne to Can Dykes Hymn, No. 109 (Miles Lane) Shrubsole $19 A S. Watsons are unchanged. Elec Scarcely a day passes that passage hoats do not ferbury, at which Jatter place he was due at Voluntary, March of the Medes" Shiun. trics bave enquiries at $12 and $63 for the come in from their trips and report that they eleven on Thursday night to 6 pm, Old and New Issue respectively. - Feitwicks have been robbed by arined bande.. To all this - He had got within three miles of Canterbury, have been bought at $55) $50 and $38, closing the people say “It will be worse next month,” | and was at the bottom of the hill hear the tum: with further bayers, at the latter rate." "Tram Perhaps no other people, in the world take the ing to Chartham; when a man darted out of the ways have been fixed at 5196 2nd are enquired spojling of their goods as good naturedly as do ubolter ofsibe, hedge, and collared his hone1 for Dairy Farma are wanted at $72

the Chinese.

10w niewa

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CANTON NOTES.

(From Our Own Correspondent).

CANTON, January 7th.

ROBBERIES

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AN INDISCREET. SPEECH.

Gen. Mercier's indiscretion in the Senate in- referring to an invasion of England was the subject of much newspaper comment in Paris. The Nationalist Press give him a tame and ipane support, while the more reputable journals refuse to treat his speech seriously, The Temps

is caustic. · ́It-compares' the` ex-War Minister

with Offenbach's General Boum. What a

CONVICTS ESCAPE FROM BORSTAL PRISON.

The Morning Ledder of the 8th ult. gives the following account of the escape of two convicts from prison. It is seldom that convicts escape, and very seldom that they keep their liberty for a week afterthe occurrence; the Leader nys:→ Soar and King, The escaped redoubtables from Borstal Prison; have now had a week of liberty, and they are to-day as far from capture

us every

Their selaure is now a forlors bope, in sple of the fresh clues that spring up like mush Tooms early every morning.

....

Glenavon.

AGENDA.

TO-DAY.

Hinsang Mogul...

Chinshas

Cosmopolitan

U.S.S. Albany...........

Loyal...

Tai Fu

Aberdeen

Peiyang

PASSED THE CANAL. Ontward 14th December. Andalusia, 18th December--Caledonien, Hamburg, Mir- todethshire, Shanghai,. Den of Ogil, Nijni Novgorod, Paknam. 21st Dec.-Kawach Maru, Hannover, Holsatia, Adriatico, Alcin, Massilia, Siberia, Pisa, Suvia. Strambus ous, Tamatave. 28th Dec.-Laos, Moyune,

1st Jan.--Canton, Malacen, Bedouin, Sachsen, Calhay, Fallodon Hall, Ashmore 4th Jan Bombay, Glengarry, Dresden, Deucalion. 8th January-Bingo Maru, Teenkai, Bithynic, Rajaburi.

Homeward-ist Jan-Awa Maru, Ajax, Hillglen. 4th Jan-Konig Albert."

Arrivals at Home-and Jan.-Agamemnon Anapa, 5th January--Annam, Hakata Mary Alderney, 9th January-Awa Maru

Shipping.

Arrivala.

9 p.in.--The Pollard's Lilliputians at the Thea. SHANSI, British steamer, 1,200, J. Carnaghan,

tre Royal.

TO-MORROW.

for Coast Ports. `

CHURCH SERVICES,

St. John's Cathedral:-Communion, 7 a.m.,

Matins, 11 am, Evensong, 545 Pim Roman Cathollo Cathedral: Mass at 6 a.m., 7, 8 am, and 9:30 am. Benediction, 5 p.m.

German Bethesda Chapel, West Point

Morning Service, I am

St. Francia Church, Wanchai-Mass (Chin.)

6 5.m. (Port.) 7.30 20. Benediction St. Joseph's Church, Garden Road-Morning

jService (English), game B. Anthony's Chapel, West Point-Mass,

8am. Wesleyan Methodist Church-Services, 10.30

am and 5.45 p.m.,

6

Peter's Church, West Point11a.m. and 6.30 p.m.

Union Church.

Sunday, 13th January, 1901.

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Voluntary,Cavatina Raff; Hymn, No. 129

12th Jan,Wuhu 6th January, Sugar.- Butterfield & Swire. Quali FUSHUN, British steamer, 1,500, W. H. Luni,

12th Jan, Shanghai 9th Jan, General C. M. SƠN. C

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servant, and 284 Chinese.

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... Departed.

Pet Japan, for London from Yokohama→ Capt. and Mrs. Talbot and family. From: Kobe-Mrs, and Miss Smithers. From Shang- haiMiss Brazier, Surgeon W. Keith, R.N., and Master and Mrs. Conner From Hong kong-Mrs, and Misses Shekon Hooper, Sub: Lieut. Parker, R.N., and party of Naval and Military passengers, Messrs. I. E. H. Johns, R.N., and H. GWilson, R.N. For Singapore. -Mr. H; O. Elkington.

Per Nippon Maru for Shanghai-Mrs. G. Brown, Messrs. E. M. Collen, and N. Ser vans, Lee Young Fong, C. W. Wolkerson,

·V. Peterson, and W. Milbrodt. For Nagasaki -Messrs. R. McCance, N. Ochika and M. R. Russells: For Kobe-Mr. Kan, Chew Nam, Mrs. Pon Shee, Messrs. W. F. Figh and J. Mahoffoy. For Yokohama Messrs. Quan Kwai Kim and servant: Mrs. Chan O Moi and Infant Mr. Quan Shee Lim: For. San Francisco--Mr. Luh. Chu, Mrs. LG -Choy Shin. For New York-Mr. A.“G. Mar-

cal, For London-Mr. Hans Sundte.

To Dopart. Pet Kwongsang, for Shanghai-Taylor Cari rington Co.'s 7 Performers.

SHIPPING REPORTS;

Captain E. Muhle, of the steamship Wengkoi, from Bangkok and Swatow, reports Fair monsoon and fine weather.

Capi. M. Dowson, of the steamship Woosung, from Shanghai, reports Fresh N. winds and overcast, with fight rain at times.

Capt. J. Carnaghan, of the steamship Shans, from Wuhu, reports -Moderate -N.E. winds backing to N. wind with fine rain;

Capt. W. II. Luni, of the steamship Dushun, from Shanghai, reports:Moderate N. to N.E winds, dull and overcast throughout.

Captain A. A Crawford, of the steamship Hsich Ho, from Shanghai, repons :-Duli cloudy weather with a little rain, winds from N.: and NE, fresh.

STEAMERS EXPECTED.

Numer

Shanghai Banca

Frout.

Due

Singapore

Jan. 14th

... Singapore.

Jan. Igth

Singapore,

City of Rio de Jan.Japan Laos.. Coptic

fan. 16th Jan, 17th Japan Jan. 19th Empress of India... Vancouver ..........|Jan, 20th Moyume Glasgow............]Jan. 24th America Maru...... San Francisco... Jan. 26th: City of Peking...... San Francisco... Feb. 5th

We world direct the attention of shipping fras to the stylain which "Stenmera Expected" and "Projected Sailings a now published in these columns, and in so doing respecy fully urge the managers of shipping firms to give orders to their clerks to furnish this näice, ou the forms alegady supy piled gratis withisha Taraat nunilékla information spary Áky,

PROJECTED SAILINGS.

Ship.

Destination: Date:

Achilles.

Liverpool............ Ian. 181k- Adato...

Portland, &c.Jan. 25th Foochow

„Ján, tốth Akashi Maru

Feb. 19th Alcinous London........ America Maru...San Francisco, &c. Feb. 7th Auping Maru...Swatow, &c. fan. 33rd Bayern Bingo Maru Bisagna..... China.....

Chiusan City of Reking City of Rio Coptic

Smits, &c. Mar. 20th Kobe & Yokohama Feb, 18th Singapore, &c....Jan. 14th „San Francisco; &e Mar, 12th

Europe, &ca. 19th San Francisco, &c Feb 14th San Francisco, &c. jan. 22nd San Francisco, &c fan, zoth Coromandel ... Shanghai ... Jan. 19th Diamanteau Mánila v. 14th Doric

San Francisco, &c. Mar. 10th Vancouver, &c. Fan, 16th

Feb. 13th Mar 13th Havre, &c. Feb. 28th: [San Francisco, &t. Feb. 23rd Victoria, B.C...Jan. 18th

Emp. China

Emp. India Emp. Japan

Freiburg Gaelic ...

AVONGKOI, German steamer,1,115, Ernst Goodwin Sydney, &c. n. 31BE

Guthrie.s Hamburg Straits, &c. Keb. 6th Hiroshima MarijMoji, &c.

Jan. gath Hongkong Maru San Francisco, &c Mar. 2nd Idzumi Maru Seattle, &c. Java bulunan, London, h Kasuga Maru Japan

Jan. 18th. KiautschouStraits, &c. ... Kawachi Maru....... Kobe & Yokotamajjan. 18th !Mar. 6th

fan, 23rd Feb 7th

Muhle, 12th Jan-Bangkok and Swatow 1th Jan, Concral-Butterfield & Swird. AKAŞHI-MARU,' Japanese steamer, – 974, K. Susuki, 12th Jan., Foochow via Amoy and Swatow 11th Jan, General Mitsul Bussan Kaisha KENN KWONGSANG, British steamer, 989, W. 5. Stalker, 12th Jan., Canton L1th Jan General-Jardine, Matheson & Co HATING, French steamer, 750, Bast, 12th Jan, Kumsang Singapore, &c...... Jan. 15th

König Albert Straits, &c. April 17th Haiphong and Hoihow 11th Jan, Gene Kvarvet San Diego, &c. Jan: 20th rals-A R. Matly.

TIGER, Norwegian steamer 2116, H. Wold, 12th Jan, Moji 6th Jan, Conf-Mitsui Bussan Kaisho, dat

WOOSUNG, British steamer, 105, M. Dowson,

fath Jan Shanghal 8th Jan, General Butterfield & Swire

B.C

GERMANIA, German steamer, 1,733, A. Bendi-Kwellin Shanghal Jan. 14th Maria Valerie ... Singapore, &c... [an.z3rd sen, 17th Jan.--Moji ih Jan, Coal Nippos Maru. San Francisco, &c. Mar. 28th -Jebsen & Co.

Jan. 14th Norderney Havre, &c. Olympia Victor Polarstjernen... New Preussen Straits, &c. Prine Heinrich Straits, &c. Prinzess irenc Strails, kor Prometheus London........ R Monow. New York Rhipeus Sachsen Sambia .. -Shanghai

Sibiría

LASIEH HO, British steamer, 1,082, Crawford,

Fath Jan-Shanghai 9th Jan; General Siemssen & CO. THER

HANBA, German steamer, 1,200, L Schallrath,

Jan, Canton 12th January, General, Siemssen & Co.

Clearances at the Harbour Offico. Holstein, Germina otr, for Salgon, Habelsberg, German st, for Chefoo

subngsane, British str., for Shanghai: Voluntary, “Andante" „Beryou; Hymn, No. Onsang, British sir, for Köbe 203 (Aurelia) Wesley; Hymn, No. 165 Doauc, Tammut Moru, Japanese str., for Swatow Hymny No. 374 (Vigilaje) Monk : Hyma No. PG. Klar, British-stri, for Statoy. 3. 1386: (St. Cswald), Dykery:Hymn - No. 499 | Devonshire, British str., for Singapore.

Hunley) Rilter Voluntary, Postlude Smart Biruria, British it, for Taku

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Feb. 1st

Jan. 31st

Jan, grid

May 1st

May 15th

Feb. 5th.

Ok. desp

London..... Straits & Havre, &c.

jan. 22nd Feb. 20th

Shanghai, & Havre, &c. Silesia. Havre, &cd Stuttgart

Victori Straits, &c

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Port

Tacoma Tamsui Maru Pair Swato

Tenants

Victoria

Wakasa

Kawain Marij

Jan 22gi fan, 15th' Fab 18th

Feb. 9th April 3rd:

alt. Jan; rath

Mar, 1st

Jan 19th

8th

Jan, 25th- Janez