is
me. This was about 28th February last, sald he first spoke to me about it and that why I said that that he was the instigator,"
The Court then adjourned for tiffin... On the case being resumed after tiffin, Mr. Pollock, Acting Attomey General said that he proposed to proceed with the case.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MONDAY, MAY 20, 1901.
1| Allen's had been mentioned.. I thought this a truthful answer. I looked at a copy of the account of the interview this morning. My object in go- ing to see niy client on that ástemoon was that. owing to my convictions that there was another person behind the crime though it my
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and see with reference to what he should do at the Criminal Sessions. I did not urge him to say that Allen was at the back of him. On 3rd April went to see my client. warders, that he intended to tell, the whole truth and I went to see him about it. He told ma that Allen had first asked him to get a man to strike Reck and afterwards to throw fluid on him. At the interview on the 17th I told Yuen Kuen that Allen had been to see me and made a certain statement. He then made a
NEWS FROM THE NORTH."
· PEKING, May 14th,
F
IA FRIAR ARRESTED IN MANILA.
Noon-Indo-China Ca's steamer Mausang
leaves for Sandakan. ** 4pm-I. C. Co's steamer Yurnsang leaves for
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Manila.
Manila.
p.m.-A. L. CB's steamer India leaves for 5 p.m.-G. M. Co.'s steamer Per leaves for
Japanese Ports... Cargo ex felpomene subject to rent. Cargo ex Nuernbery subject to tent.
Quite a sensation was created in religious It is announced to-day from headquarters-circles recently, says the New American, over everything is now quiet on the borders of Shansi, misrepresenting himself as the agent for the 5 "According to the reports of Lieat. Kirsten the arrest of Padre Teodora Fernandez, a Fran- ciacas friar, by order, of the native courts, for west of Peking. The nearest Chinese garrison Franciscan order in the sale of property in-the is fined at Tat'ungfu, in Shansi, where there barric Isia, del Romern, Manila. The arrest are 3,060 men and thirty guns.
was made at the instance of attorneys Robles According to the reports of Lieut. des Arts
and Co. the plaintiffs, in a civil case in reference vince of Chibli. The nearest Chinese garrison
to the property. The court admitted him to in that district is at Lingshouhsien (about 15 miles W. N. W. of Chengtingfo, and 70 miles S. W. of Pastingfu, with the province of Chihli).
"Lient, van Kummer reports that the dis
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SHIPPING GAZETTE.
Lo Tsoi, stated: I am a prisoner in Victoria Gaol under a sentence of the years for throw ing a corrosive fluid on Mr. Reek. 1 pleaded guilty nt last Sessions. I was a coolie and had I had been told that he had told one of the quiet diso prevails in the south-west of the pros and Uftiĝas, who represent Messrs Mendesona Cargo ex Giselu subject to rent. been employed in the Naval Yard. I know Yeun Kuen. He spoke to me about throwing fluid over Mr. Reck. The first time was on the evening of 12th March between seven and eight. He came to my place in Jardines Bazar Mr. Francis objected to Witness being asked what Yeun Kuen said to him, but the objection was not allowed.
water.
Witness continuing. He said, "There is an old grudge existing between a foreigner and a storekeeper," He asked me if I would go and throw medicine water on the storekeeper. said, "That is very serious." Then he asked, ine to go and do it and offered me ten dollars if would. I said, "I am not going to do it." He said, "you need not be afraid about it;:1 will engage a lawyer to help you." I then asked what sort of medicine water and was told it would not do any harm. I did not promise to do it then. When he was leaving he said he would call again next night. About nine next evening Yeun Kuen came again. He said," Don't you forget to attend to that matter; 1'i give you a few dollars more; you go up there crow and I will give you the medicine On the following morning, about six o'clock, I and Lo Tsai, went to Ship Street were we met Laung Pin. We went as far as Wing Fung Street and there I saw a European. Yuen Kuen then took me into a lane and gave me cent to buy a bowl, which I did, and then returned to the Praya where Yuen Kuen gave me a bottle half full medicine water. Yuen Kuen said the storekeeper would arrive by the „convent at about 6.35. We were walking about ten minutes and be said, "as soon as he arrives here, throw the water and run." I hesitated but he said I need not be afraid. About 6.35 the storekeeper was approaching "When he was about 5 or 6 Cheung from me Yuen Kuen printed him out. At his request I poured the medicine water into the bowl and while did so, Yuen Kuen walked away. When the storekeeper came up. I poured the stuff over him and ran away. i was arrested at Wanchai the same afternoon about four. Yuen Kuen did not mention any name to me, he simply said foreigner.
Mr. Francis had no questions.
By His Lordship.-1 knew the Prisoner from
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plied to Captains of vessels will contain a In future the Telegraph shipping form sup- heading for notices of officers and engineers
statement in Chinese which my interpreter-tricts north-west of Kalgan are being disturbed officer of the law became powerless: All within transferred or on leave, etc. Friends will much:
by Mongolian troops, who threaten the mission church was supreme. Criminals hunted by the oblige by giving this information:-
took down in writing.**
(Case Proceeding,)
AT THE MAGISTRACY.
ད་དར་ཐག་དཐད་བདར་བར་
HALF A BRICK.
cost Li Fook $15 or three weeks. fie went to Heaving half a brick at an Indian Constable,
gaol.
THEFT.
Ng San, described as a carpenter, was sentenced to two months' hard labour for stealing a purse containing Sta from Shi Tin. He had a previous conviction recorded against bím.
BURGLARY,
For breaking into No. 4 Fuk Tsun Heung and stealing 14 pieces of clothing and 2 pairs months' hard labour. of shoes, Lui Yun was sentenced to thrée
DRUNK.
Patrick Page, a seautan from the s.s. Aanza, pleaded guilty in behaving in a disorderly manner whilst drunk in Praya East yesterday. Me, Hazeland imposed the usual $3 or 14 days..
NO DINNER.
Mr. Van Epps, the undertaker, lent his cook a dollar on Saturday. Result, no cook, no dinner.. It took the cook until late Sunday night to spend his dollar and then be returned. Result $5 or 14 days.
stations,
The headquarters have issued orders in con- sequence that the Second Squadron of the East- Asiatic Cavalry, and the second company of the Second Regiment of East Asiatic Infantry proceed at once to Kalgan. The base of opera tions, however, will remain at Chato, on the Great Wall. It is intended that later, Chinese troops shall garrison Kalgan in place of the Germans.
Notwithstanding the official reports, the following telegraphic information reaches here from Paotingfu: Bands of robbers again over. run the entire country south of. Protingfu. They have quite recently attacked a Chinese Christian village about 15 miles south of Fact ingle.
The Boxer movement is reviving everywhere.
The German soldier on police duty who shot the Russian officer, Lieut. Captain Telyakowski, has been discharged, the inquiry having proved that he acted in self-defence.
NEWS FROM EUROPE.
BERLIN, May 14th.
The whole Russian Press demands in very strong terms that a Russian Naval Station shail be erected without fait at Alusamplo in spite of any objection that may be raised by Great Britain,
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$100,000 bail.
Neyer before in the history of the islands have the civil courts taken a priest in charge. Within the portals of the Church in Spanish days the
were under the protection of the church, and the
police, sought refuge in the church, and there they were safe. Many times has the Padre stood at the church door with his cross in his right hand and cowed a company of soldiers while the criminal was safe within.
To-day, there are Filipinos, and many of them, who are wrathy over the arrest of the Padre. They claim it is a sacrilege, no matter what he has done, and Attorneys Robles, and Ortigas are listed by those fanatics as very bad hombres to do such a cruel thing to the man of God.
It appears that Padre Fernandez sold the property of the Franciscans in Isla del Romero
when he was unauthorized to act as agent, and the purchasers have had trouble over the title. Finally it was traced to Fernandez, and now
he will he obliged to stand trial like any other
hombre.
DISAPPEARING BANGKOK.
The demolition 'now going on of the East Asiatic Company's old premises in Oriental Avenue leaves open to view the bar and dining room of the original Oriental Hotel of fiftecu years ago. And what memories these old plank walls conjure up--shades of many long The Hamburg-America Line has purchased since departed across the great Divide: recol the steamers and goodwill of the Atlas Line inlections of the living many of them yet Liverpool, whose ships are running. between among us! They are in truth a motley lot of New York and the West Indies.—Ostasiatische ghosts that crowd around the crazy old walls Lloyd,
The gold mine promoter, whose banking ac count was the least prominent of his virtues;. the Oxford clergyman who talked of the "d- d" Communion; the Lieut.-Colonel of N. I., slightly touched with the sun that shone at the "breach at Dehf;" the Count; the Baron; the Professor; Doctors galore; the rest Captains. Nor can one forget the gallant Jarck, and Salje
WEI-HAI-WEI NEWS.
being employed in the Naval Yard, I knew THE CRISIS IN THE brought important almost sensational dis-
his name.
Thomas Jabez. Wilde.Assistant Govern. ment Analyst deposed to having examined the cloths worn by Reek, on the day of the outrage. The stains were those of nitric acid. Nitric acid was a corrosive fluid.
NORTH.
SHANGHAI, May 14th,
A Proposed Change of Names. Natives from l'eking who have come down
to Shanghai report that it is proposed to change
THE CRISIS IN COREA.
WRI-HALWEI, May 9th. On Sunday afternoon the T.ED. Otter
patches here from Admiral Bruce, now at Chemulpo, concerning events in the Hermit Kingdoin.
It is a matter of common knowledge that relations have become strained between the Corean Government and their nominal servant, Mr. McLeary Brown. Mr. Brown, it appears,
has received notice to quit
His prompt appeal for English support has received an equally prompt response from Admiral Bruce and the, military authorities
here.
"Jimmy" Marrable, the electrical engineer, on
hosts" the best and of caterers;
mon, veritable embodiment of a bar-room a three years' strike with full pay; and Salo- Hawkeshaw. We can see them playing their interminable "Help yr neighbour, then popular ganic. The stakes were “drinks; " the implements dice and a piece of chalk. All played even if they gave no more solid assist. ance to one another. To drink was a poitit of honour, and its importance was never forgat- ten. Peace be to their manes! The old stager in Bangkok, as elsewhere, is always eager to impress on one that the world went very well then, and that these are degenerate days. But as he sees the last few planks of the old build-
May 20th.. The officers of the American steamer Tai shun, are Captain Patterson: T. Stephen, chief officer: W. Kay, chief engineer; Chas Stuart, 2nd officer; A. Adair, and engineer; Taylor, 3rd engineer.
Jas. McDonald, chief engineer, s.s. Chuan- size, has been promoted chief engineer, Pak
R. H. A. Kell, acting chief engineer, s... Pakshan, has been promoted and engineer, Pakshan.
A. Cameron, zal engineer, ss. Pikshan, gone home.
Jos. Brown, chief engineer, 3.5. Siam, has been promoted chief engineer, chwanshan.
Fred. Dean and engineer, ss Siam, has resigned his ship and joined the Siamese gunboat asui Regaķimaar.
Percy Smith, Resigned P. W, D. joined s.5. Pakshan, 3rd engineer,
E. J. Stoddart, chief engineer, s.s. Diamante,
gone home.
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Alex Whyllic, 3rd engineer, s.s. Diamante, has been promoted chief engineer, Diamante,
TH. Williamson, 3rd engineer, s.5. Esmer alda, has been prompted 3rd engineer, Dia-
mante.
T. Clark, resigned froat Douglas Co. and engineer, Esmeralda,
, J. Furniss, from home leave has joined s.s. Loongsang, chief engineer.
SHIPPING AND MAIL NEWS.
NAILS DUE.
American (Doric Path instant.. Indian (Arratcon Apeur) 24th instant. English (Parramattaj 24th instant. Australian (Airlie) z8th instant. Canadian (Empress of China) 28th instant. German (Sachsen) 28th instant. American (Peru) 8th prox.
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The P.&O. S. S Co.'s steamer Nankin, left Singapore fur this port the 18th inst., at 6 p.m.
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The P. & O. 5. X. Co's steamer Parramattà felt Singapore for this port yesterday, the 19th inst, at 5 pm, with the Outward English Mails, and is due here on the 24tb inst., atabont noon.
BENGLOR, British steamer, 1939, James Potter, 19th May,-London 1st April, and Singapore 13th Alhy, Genel.-Order. KUTSANG, British steamer, 1,495, T. W. Selby, 19th May,Samarang (Java) th May, Sugar. Jardine, Matheson & Cn.
SISHAN, British steamer, 545, G. E. Morehouse,
19th May, Saigon 15th May, Gentral.— Bradley & Co.
FoocHow, British steamer, 152, C. Smale,.
fyth May,Canton 19th Miny, General- Butterfeld & Swire.
VILLE D'ALGER, French monitor, 944, Bomessaur, 20th May-Calais 31st Mar, and Singapore 11th May, NATAL, French steamer, 84, Bouis, zoth May-Marseilles 21st Nov., and Saigon 17th May, Mtails and General.—Mes- sageries Maritimes. CHEANG CHEW, British steamer, 1,213, H. C.
De Frampton, 20th May,-Penang roth, May, and Singapore 13th, General-Chi-
Buse.
DEUTEROS, German steamer, 1,001, F. Frahm,
20th May, Bangkok 13th May, Rice- Sicmssen & Co.
Clearances at the Harbour Oilles. Hailan, French str., for Hoihów. Kachidde Maru, Japanese str., Kutchinotzu. Hong Wax British sir, for Amoy. Foodhow, British-str., for Shanghai. La Phone, French str., for Canton.. Tzishan, American str., for Canion.
loosung, British str., for Amoy. Nurnberg, Geran etr., for Yokohama. Achilles, British str., for Shanghai. We Ping, Chinese steam-launch, far Wachow. Kongnam, British str., for Canton. Haimun, British'str., for Swatow.
May 19, Hailoong, British str., for Swatów.
Deurbatas.
May 19, Chura, German str., for Hollow, May 19, Maidauru Maru, Jap, str., for Swatow. May 20, Indus, French str, for Europe, May 20, Nanyang, German str., for Swatow. May 20, Hsich M, British str., for Chinking. May 20, Woosung, Britiske str., for Amoy. May 20, Apenrade, German str., for Chefoo, May no, Claverdon, British str., for Bangkok. May 20, Nanchang, Brit. str., for Newchwang May zo, Hailan, French str., for Hoihow. May 20, Taishun, American str, for Canton.
Passengers-Arrivo.
Per Shantung, from Saigon-42 Chinese. Per Taishun, from Shanghai-20 Chinese. Per Achilles, from Singapore-210 Chinese. Pet Elita Nossuck, froin Chinkiang-Mr. Strantzen.
Per Phra Chula Chom Kleo, from Bangkok -4 Chinese.
Per Heng Wan, froni Singapore-Mr. Watt, and 950 Chinese.
Per Viensang, from Manila-Messrs. A. V. Valencia, C. Yambera, J. P. Martin, M. 0. Scampa, M. C. Mollina, Mr. and Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. Enriqueata, 6 sons and servant; and tob Chinese.
Per Sishau, from Saigon-15.Chinese. Per Kutsang, from Sourabaya-Mr. Mac- Pherson.
Per Deuteras, from Bangkok-io Chinese." Per Cheang Chew, from Penang, &c.--382 Chinese.
F. G. Reek, whose face bore a frightful scar caused by the acit, stated: I am leading man of stores at the Naval Yard. 1 have been there
the name of the Chunwen gate of Peking into since 9th June, 1899. Prisoner was already the "Ketteler gate (K'ê té-in-mén) after the there when I came. Ite-is-a-storehouseman late German Minister Baron. von Ketteler, and and I am his immediate superior.
I have had the Drum Tower hitherto known as the Eastern occasion to speak to him on about a dozen
Tower or "Tung Pai-lou" in the vicinity of
The news should be specially gratifying to occasions about stores being out of their proper which the fate Bayon was murdered by a petty the British community in the Far East, ne being places in the store. I never reported hun. I officer of Yung Lu's personal corps last Fune; another indication of the determination of our lived in a Hat in the same house with him, but into Memorial Arch or " Hsin-pino Pai-fang Government to maintain British prestige evening torn down one that it is well that the old (Australian Line) left Manila for this port year Philip Chen Sing, Axoa, Wandy, Akye and did not mess with him. I had the upper flat In this connection, according to the Shinpao's and he the lower. I was living there about editor, "It is improbable that the Plenipoteti. in a part of the world that Russia has tong he does not believe that it is well that the old terday, the 19th inst., p.m., and is expected to eleven months. I did not rent the flat from Pri-aries will consent to such a proposition.".
Soner but from an agent. He did his work fairly well so far as I am aware of. I had nitric acid poured over me on 14th March as I was on my way to the Naval Yard. I was wearing the clothes produced. I suspected nobody and was not aware of anyone who hore me any grudge. I have been under medical treatment until a week ago..
Mr. Reek here explained the nature of his injuries.
Continuing have never quarrelled with Prisoner or anyone else:
By Mr. Francis.- was in Naval Service when I came here. The faults found with Prisoner were minor ones and were always rectified; he seemed to receive them without grumbling. When i left his house we were on friendly terms and have been so ever since, His work was quite satisfactory so far as I was concerned. I have had occasion to find fault with Yuen Kuen and once reported him and he was fined a day's pay.
John lays, stated.-1 am a solicitor and managing clerk to Johnson Stokes and Master. 1 defended Yuen Kuen at the Police Court During the hearing I went up to the Gaol unce to see him and took an interpreter with me. 1 next saw him on the 3rd April, also at the Gaol, and on 17th April I saw him a third time with my interpreter and Mr. Robinson. On the 17th April I saw the Prisoner in my office. He came in at 12.10. He was shown in. by a clerk, and after the usual civili ties had been exchanged, he said I under sthad you are defending a man called Yuen Kuen at the Sessions. I said yes. He then asked if all our fees had been paid and on -being told yes, said that if any more was wanted he would pay it. I told him he neerl not trouble.. He then said "Supposing you). get Yuen Kuen acquitted at the Sessions you will want more.". l' said no, 'we did not take cases on spec. He again assured me that if we did want more fees he would be happy to
pay them. He then said. "The names of some Europeans have been mentioned in the matter haven't they?" I said yes there have" (It is not good grammar My Lord, but 1 said it.) He then said "Has Yuen Kuen mentioned any names? I said yes, but that I was not at liberty to mention them. He then asked if I had any means of making Yuen Kuen hold his tongue,
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The Kiangsu Mint.
A dispatch from Nanking reports that II, E. Liu Kuniyi has lately engaged from Europe an expert to take charge of the coinage of silver dollars and subsidiary pieces at the Kiangsu Mint, Nanking, and that this expert will be given the supreme control and direction of the place.
The Movements of the Court. The local mandarins have received a Hsian telegram informing them that the Gourt will surely reach Kaifengfu, the capital of Honan. province, before the end of the 5th moon (or about the middle of next June)-W. C. Daily News.
THE INDEMNITY SETTLED AT 450,000,000 TAELS.
H.E. Liu Kun Yi, Viceroy at Nanking, bas received a telegram from Peking to the effect that the amount of the indemnity has been settled at the sum of 450.000.000 taels, this amount excluding the indemnity to be payable to the Foreign Merchants in the North for dainages done to their properties during the Boxer disturbance.
It is also understood that besides the in- denunity amounting to 450,000,000, taels, there appears to be interest to the extent of 8,000,000 taels which is to be calculated, and paid in several instalments within 30 years.-Neu
Press.
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FOREIGN TROOPS WITHDRAW TO TIENTSIN.
The Neio Press of the 15th inst. says: On the 9th instant, the, Chinese Peace-
Plenipotentiaries received official despatches from the various Foreign Ministers at Peking in which the latter officially informed. the former that commencing on the 8th instant, and occuping 3 or 4 weeks, the foreign troops now in Peking would be withdrawn to Tientsin.
1 said "no I can't. MARRIAGE OF MR. JIM WATTS make him hold his tongue; I can't puf my hand in front of his mouth and stop his speaking1
C.M.G. OF TIENTSIN. can only advise him as to what to say at his trial." He then said he hoped no names of Europeans would come out at the Sessións and that I would keep the names of Eur opeans back. I said I could make no pra- mises. That if it was necessary names would be mentioned, both in the interests of my client and of justice. I at the same time told him that if it was not necessary to mention names they would not be mentioned. I asked him why he took an interest in a matter that only concerned a conlie. He said he had known Yuen Kuen, Mr. Reek and other labour ers in the Naval Ward on they had worked together so long that he took an interest in him. He then said it would be wather hard on me to have my name dragged in. after 1 have found the money." Then he went away. 1- dictated a statement to a shorthand clerk of what took place and after he had transcribed it I corrected it. Prisoner came in at ra. to and I dictated my statement at one.
By Mr. Francis.I jumped to no conclusions, I had grave suspicions as to Allen being mixed up in the vitriol throwing. This was partly the reason I had a record of the statement inade. I also thought it was an incriminating statement and might have to be referred to.
nd not briefed Mr. Robinson formally at the time. It was partly on account of the interview that Mr. Robinson went with me to see Yuen Kuen Allen and Reck were the names I meant when I said names had been mentioned in connection with the case. Allen was, so far as know the only one whose name was coupled with the crime. I said "names of Europeans", because Reek's name as well as
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been coveting.
It is rumoured that the action of the Corean Government is due to French and Russian intrigue, and that Japan is giving diplomatic assistance to England. Certain it is that our representative at Seoul is to receive all pos- sible support, and every prepamtion has been made to send a small expeditionary force to Chemulpo.
On receipt of the dispatches. preparations were immediately made by the Commissioner, Major-General. Dorward, to send force of 1,500 troops by H.M.S. Terrible to Chemulpo. The expedition is under orders to leave a six hours' notice.
THE TROOPS UNDER ORDERS include the and Company, Southem Division, R.G.A, with 47 in guns and several. 12- pounders, all under 'Major Powells.
Of the First Chinese Regiment six companies of too men each will be commanded by Major C. D. Bruce.
Major Dawes is to take four companies of the 28th Madras Infantry.
Detachments of Marines, the Bombay Sap pers and Miners, and the Royal Engineers are to swell the total. Major Crec, R.A.M.C., will take charge of No. 1 British General Hospital, and No. Native General Hospital,-
Major-General Dorward, C.B., D.S.O., and The whole force is to be commanded by Captain Colomb, D.A.A.G., will be Chief of the
Staff.
Should it be necessary to dispatch this ex- pedition Licut, Col, Lowry, commanding the 28th Madras Infantry, will be Acting Commis sioner in General Dorward's absence.-N. C. Daily News Car.
COREAN NEWS,
(Via JAPAN.)
order has passed.--Bangkok Timės,
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NOTANDA.
CALENDAR.
MAY.
■ : Meteorological, means based on ten years observations to 1893.
Barometer........ Thermometer................................................
Humidity. Rainfal
TO-DAY.
WEATHER REPORT.
Barometer.. Temperature
.29.867
.76.2 84.0 15.0
On date at On date at
20 J.. 4 pan.
29 88 Bi
Humidity....mis...:07
Rainfall.
TO-DAY.
29.79.
Monday, 20th May, 1901. Chinese-3rd of 4th moon of 27th year of
Kwang.su. Sun-Rises
shr. zomin
Sets
* Ohr. 33min. Moon-Jar. Declination N. rr. am. High water-Morning *man går. 38min. Afternoon thr. 56min. Low water-Morning 3hr. temin Afternoon ghr. 53min. ANNIVERSARIES. 1506-Christopher Columbus died. 1843-Sir H. Pottinger invested with the in- signia of a K.C.B. at Government House, Hongkong. 1858-Capture of the Taku forts..
TO-MORROW,
Tuesday, 21st May, ryon
The N. Y. K's steamer Rosita taru.
arrive here on Wednesday the 22nd inst, a.m.
The Imperial German Mail steuner Sachsen carrying the German Mails with dates from Berlin of the 29th April teft Colombo on Fri day, p.m., the 17th inst, and may be expected here on or about Tuesday, the 28th inst.
The Canadian Pacific Railway Co.'s R.M.S. Empress of China arrived at Yokohama at 7 a.m., on Monday, the 20th inst., and left again at noon same day for Kóhe where she is due to arrive at 11a.m., on Tuesday, the 31st inst.
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The Canadian Pacific Railway Co.'s R.M.S. Empress of Japan arrived at Nagasaki at 7 a.m., on Monday, the coth inst., and left again at 3 p.m.. same day for Kabe where she is due to arrive at 10 p.m.; on Tuesday, the 21st inst
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Per Natal; for Hongkang from Bombay- Mr. Kollbriner. From Colombo-Messrs. Leopold.
From Colombo-Mr. and Mrs. Bernard and 2 children. From Singapore Messrs. A. de Lange, Tou Too Chen, child and. boy, Tout Gong Liak and boy, Lee Hong Pon and boy, Lieut. Stendley, Chye Hupp, Liak Yiak Tam, Fan Foo Heng, Yu Noo San and Tiane Suen Rea. From Saigon-Mrs. Monny and child, and 22 Chinese.
Per Indus, for Hongkong from Nagasaki- ML. Pitaul.. From Shanghai-Messrs. Rickett, de Philippe, Rice, Meyer, Mengell, Melyami and boy, For Saigon from Nagasaki-Do Valleyrae. For Singapore from Yokohama- Mr. Hills, and Chinese. From Kobe-2 Japanese. From Nagasaki-Mr. Rowley, and
Japanese. From Shanghai-Mr. Roben. For Port Said from Nagasaki-Mr. Schiacuzzi. From Shanghai-Messrs. Cariassare, Gold- mann and Huen. For Marseilles from Yoko- aux-Mr. de Bocarme, and I Marine. From Nagasaki-Mr. Phsen. From Takuu 2 Mili-, iaries. From Shanghai-Mr. Terrogu, Vice Consul Chausson and child, Mr. Brol, Mrs. Well, Miss Rue, Messrs. Pilven, Gonzy, Wills, Decl. Harry Brail, Saville; 7 Marines; and 3 Soldiers.
SHIPPING REPORTS.
HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA LOCK RETURNS.
U.S.S. Bennington ... al Kowloon Union
Kiang Tung..
Glengyle
Mende
Newark...
Saturn....
Burnside...............
Compania de Filipina
Glory
Taicheong...
Progress
Colonies....
Pelliana Bergenhus.
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SEOUL, May 8th. presentation to the Emperor in favour of can Chinesets of the mean of 27th year of Flintshire, Aleinous, Rhein, Crusader,
Chi Pycng-jik, Premier, has presented a re- celling the French Idan contract. A Cabinet meeting was held the day before yesterday. when it was decided to cancel the contract.
The French Minister to Seoul will lodge a demand with the Corean Government for an indemnity of yen 500,000 owing to cancellation of the loan contract-Yeredsu.
A FLOATING EXPOSITION FOR THE ORIENT.
Sun-Rises
shr. rgmin
Capt. T.W. Selby, of the steamshup Kutsung, from Samarang (Java), reports Fine weather throughout.
Captain Bouis, of the steamship Natal, Trom Marseilles and Saigon, reports:--Strong wind yesterday, elsewhere fine weather.
Capt. P. H. Rolfe, of the steamship Fuensang, from Manila, reports Light breeze to Pratas Shoal, thence to port fresh breeze and moderate
Sta
Captain T. Quail, of the steamship Shantung, from Saigon, reports Light to moderate S. and S.E. winds throughout, with fine clear weather.
weather to Gap Rock, thence to port strong Capt. A. Jackson, of the steamship Goodwin, from Manila, reports:-Moderate wind and Mar.N.E. winds and rough sea.
PASSED THE CANAL. Outward-14th May-Nenlawers, Glaucus, Malaya, Hudson; Sydney, Sambia, 17th May
Devonshire, linggene.
Homeward-17th May-lonieneus, up. Okt. 33min, High water--Morning Johr. 21minburg Tantalus Silesia. **
Arrivals, at Home-18th May-Feibur, Afternoon....ohr. omin - Ch' water-Morning 3hr, 47min.
Konig Albert, Stentor. Afternoon 3hr 38min. ANNIVERSARIES, 1839-The delivery to the Canton authorities
of 20,234 chests of opium completed. 1871-The Versailles, troops entered Paris. 1878-First parade of the Hongkong Volunteer *873-Destructive tornado at Taiwan, Formosa,
Artillery,
1887-The French mail steaner Menzaleh'sunk
Shipping.
Arrivala.
Nossack, from Chinkiang, reports Fine Captain. H. Bruhn, of the steamship Elita. weather up to 17th, and, strong N.L., breeze with rough sea on the 18th.
Captain R. Unsworth, of the steamship Phra Chula Chom, Klue, from Bangkok, reports Light variable airs to Padaran, thence light S.E. winds and fine weather.
Captain Palterson, of the steamship Taishan, from Shanghai, reports -Moderate to light moderate to strong gale from E. to NE. variable winds to Turnabout, thence to
INDUS, French steamer, 2.330, Riquier, 18th
May-Shanghai - 16th May, Mails and General Messageries Maritimes. SHANTUNG, British steamer, 1835, T. Quail 18th May, Saigon 14th May, Rice and Rice-flour, Butterfield & Swire.. PHRA CHULA COM KLAO. British steamer, litera-or, R. Unsworth, 18th May, Bangkok, from Singapore, reports:Weather Captain A. Fripp of the steamship Hong fine and cloar with smooth sea up to Lat. 19: N., thence strong breeze from N.E. with mode rate sea,
Spear the Saddles from some accident
to her machinery. 1897-Imperial Edict re anti-Christian
ture issued. 1897-Russian Embassy arrived at Peking. 1898-Hon. J. H S. Lockhart gazetted C.M.G. 1899-Two ladies assaulted in verndah under
Burlington Arcade, p
Mr. Jim Watts, of Tientsin, was married in the British Consulate General and afterwards in the Cathedral on the 14th of this month to A novel proposition to send to the Orient a Miss Middleton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O. eating exposition of American products is Middleton of Shanghai. The bridegroom attracting wide attention on the Pacific Coast whose plucky ride to bring, relief to Ticutsin of Americe. Mr. George A. Newhall, president when it was so hard pressed in, June last has of the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce, become a matter of China history, has already said on the subject: To my mind no more received two decorations from foreign Govem practical method, has ever been suggested for meats for that lucky and daring ride and has introducing American products in foreign lands, now won a pretty wife-all as the result of "A and especially in the Far East, where con Day's Ride" He is doubly lucky, for just as servative people farely travel abroad and can his marriage was being celebrated came the be educated to an appreciation of our goods news that King Edward VII. had conferred only by carrying to their very doors examples upon the happy bridegroom the Order of Com. of what we have to offer them, California and mander of St. Michael and St. George, so that San Francisco would receive especial benefit He is now James Watts, Esq. C.M.G., a from such an exposition sent out upon Pacific. recognition usually only conferred upon British waters. Fronting us in the Orient are populous civil officials for long and successful services to countries on the threshold of a mighty develop. the State. Oh Lucky Jim! Then the mail ment, and presenting almost unparalleled came in bringing, the following newsThe opportunities for the extension of Westém London Gazelle notifies that: "The King has commerce. If we do not rise to the occasion, been pleased to give and grant onto James and by all the means at our command demon Watts, Esq. His Majesty's Royal licence and strate the superior excellency of American" authority that he may accept and wear the products and manufactures, the European Cross of a Chevalier of the Royal Belgian Order nations will pre-empt the field. The idea of a of Leopold, conferred upon him by his Majesty floating exposition is by no means wholly ex the King of the Belgians in recognition of his perimental. Some ten years ago Germany active and distinguished service on the occasion, initiated the plan, and demonstrated its effi of the recent siege of Tiengain. We heartily ciency as a means of securing and extending congratulate the gallant bridegroom upon the trade. Our country assumes no risk in under- lirice happy day and wish him and his bride taking an enterprise whose success has already happiness, long life, lots of brokerage, and a been proved on a small scale by that most still more extensive alphabetical distincion in practical of nations. It remains for this country the futuro. Again, "Oh lucky Jim. The to render it effective on a larger and grander China Gavrité, ta
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AGENDA,
TO-MORROW. Non-N. Y. K. steamer Mike Maru leaves for
Japanese ports. - 3p.in-1, C. SN, steamer Suisang leaves for
Indian Poris,
WEDNESDAY, 22nd...
Daylight 0.5, K. Co.'s steamer Anping Maru
Teaves for Coast Ports. Noon--Ordinary General Meeting of Messtv.
A. S. Watson & Co., at the Dispensary. Noon-Public Auction by Messrs. Hughes and
Hough, at their Sales Rooms of the British steamer Sobrnon and the portion of her cargo remaining on board, 1
dech
12th May, Rice. Butterfield & Swire. ACHILLES, British steamer, 4,484. O. P
ELITA NOSSACK, German steamer, 1,161, H. Williams, 18th May-Singapore 13th May, General. Butterfield & Swire.
Bruhn, 18th May.-Chinkiang 13th May, General.-E. A. T. Co GOODWIN, British steamer, 2,832, A. Jackson,
1h May, Manila 16th May, Ballast. Order. YUENSANG, British steamer, 1,167, P. H. Rolfe, R.N.R. 19th May Manila 16th May, General-fardine, Matheson & Co.
HONG WAN I, British steamer, zo6 A. Fripp
19th May, Singapore 13th May, Genem..
Chinese. A
TAISHUN, American steamet, 1,216, Patterson, To May, Shanghai 15th May, General.
C. MS. N. Co. KACHIDATE MARU, Japanese steamer, 2,130, S. Fujild. 19th May, Kutchinotzu 15th May, Coal-Mitsui Bussan Kaisha. ANFING British steamer 1118, F. Barlow
10th MayCanton 18th May, General CM.S. N. CoPEAKER STROMBOLI, Italian cruiser, 3,800, Cecconi, vz9th May-Swatów:18th May 2
STEAMERS EXPECTED.
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