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THE THEATRE ROYAL

ROYAL DIVORCE

VANISHENGZACE === Lam You Ho, serge in JHONGKONG AND WHAMPOA THE JANET WALDORF COMPANY intern eler (entrul Station, was charged on the 6th ins with atempting to obtain a bride from a prisoner. The case was remanded and the prisoner obtained freedom for a bail of $50. When the case was called this morning, theôtfendant failed to appear; bail was ordered to be extrested and a warrant, was issued. SECOND PRA TICE DANCE-Prepar. ations for St. Andrew's Bail were proceeded with in the City Hall last, evening when largely attended practice dance was held. The band of the Sherwood Foresters player part of" the music. Piper J. E. Sinclair, and the pipe master of the 33rd Burma Light Infantry, ren- Single Capics Daily, ton cents; Wekly, twenty dered accompaniment to the Scotch dance The next dance takes place on Monday, the Wall being held on the Frida, fúllowing. THE TERRIBLE:-The Mayor of Souththe wark has e ev da letter from the Admiralty to the effect that Lord Se borne regrets that it will not be possible to adinit of the crew of 11 MS. Terrible taking part in the processin through London on Oct. 25, as they are to be paid off on the zith. The Bond do not con- sider it desirable to postpone to a later date the paying-off of the ship, because such a course would unduly delay the men's departure to their hontes on their foreign service leave, TUE INDRAPURA FIRE-The fire on. the Portland and Asiatic steamer Indrapura was burning til about ore o'clock yesterday after. noon. Two main pipes were put into the hold, and took the smoke out, while the Fire Brigade, under the superintendence of Mr. A. Mackie, had four hoses playing on the fire and At present a large eventualy extinguished it gang of coolies is employed in discharging the camo. The damage, which is very ficavy, is

The adjourned ordinary, half-yearly ni etingThis combination of talented actresses aui. of shareholders of the Hongkong and Whampoa actors, under the personal supervision of Mis Dock Company, Limited, which was adjourned A. Dow Carrier, and a first appearance before from the 18th August last was held at the City (lon, kong audience last nigly at the Theatre all at 11.15 this inorning when the poll Royal, when A-Kent: Diaurie as success

war laken. It fully produced, befire large gathering of ordered by that meeting will be renicinbred that on the 18th August, theatre-goers Muny, disidvanines faced the Mr. J. R.. Michael moved as, en amendment Company, aud ahhough hampered by the want to the origin-I notion of the Chairman at that of sufficient staging accommodation, and the meeting for the adoption of the report and handling of huge pieces of scenery. they rose accounts, the following resolution, which was superior to the occasion and, achieved quite a distinct success, this combined with the quick work done by the Company in adapting themselves to the stage and the scenery thoughs somewhat craped, in so short a time, especially when we come to think that the A.D.C had only quitted the Theatre on Saturday nig, and left intle or no room for effective staging, and preliminary rehearsals. Royal Divorce has never been produced before in this Colony, and although this piece has been received with wonderful popularity. in England and the States, we are confident,

HONGKONG, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1902. PIRACY ON THE PEARL AND

WEST RIVERS.

The daring piratical raid on a trading junk committed within a stone's throw almost of the waters of this Colony, which, as we reported in our last issue, resulted in the death of Mr. Evans, late of H.B.M.

covered by insurance.

That the amount proposed to be written off value of the Dock establishments ste, viz. $29,437 76, be reduced in $169,437-7, and that the difference of $50,000, be appropriated for an aduation to the bonus at the rate of St per share."

Thereupon the Chainınan announced that a poll was demanded by five shareholders, and it was then determined that the meeting be adjourned for the poll to be taken As already stated this meeting was held today,

and there were present:

HIONOKONG REGATTA.

VRC CREWS B

The following nie the Giews picked to row

in the Parsee Cup for the Victória: Recreation Club

Sumrock N. 11. Alred. A. E. Asper. A. Humplicys. C. L. A Hance,

Cox, F. White.

Thisted

F. M. Roza Pereira R. C. Wüchell R. Lapsity.

A. A. Mives.

Cox, G. W.-Kew

Rase.

J. H. R. Hancé.

A. J. Mackie

J. Miller.

E. Herbst.

Cox. CM S.

G. H. Ruble... F. D. Balo..

F. K. Ta

Alves,

A. E. Alves.

Cox, S. A. Seth The following are the crews picked to rows in the Lusitano Cup for the Victoria Recreat ion Club :-

Thistle

N. H. Alves. R. C. Witchell. R. Lapsley. E. Herbst.

Cox S. A. Seth Rose

F. Mt. Koza Pereira.

A. ¡Mackie, j,illan, A. A. Alves.

"Treb J; H. R. Hance. A. E. Asger A. Humphreys.

C. F. A. Hance,

Cox F. W. White..

Kornblum

G. H. Rubie.

F. D. Blain.

F. K. Tan

A. E. Alves,

Cox C. H. W. Kew. Cox C. M. S. Alvés. The following are the crews, picked to, row in the German Cup for the Victoria Recreation

Club:

Leck.

N. H. Alves AE. Asger. A. Humphreys A. E. Alves

Cox, F. W. White

Kornblume,

G. H. Rubie

1. Mackie

Rose.

F. D. Bain. R. C. Witchell R. Lapsley. CE A. Hance.

Cox, S. A. Sejh.

Thistle.

J. H. R. Hance F. M. Roza.Pereira F. K. Tata

in saying that its first production here, has caught on." Napoleon is the central figure Mr. D. E. Brown, (Chairman), Mr. N. A. Sicbs; Mr. J. S. Van Buren, 1.on-CW and the incidents are the dramatic events Consulate at Canton, should not be allowed

Dicks a, Mr. G. H. Medhurst, Mr. E. Togic of his remarkable career, presented with THE MACHINERY employed is of

to pass without vigorous efforts being put

Mr. C. Michelau, Mr. J. M. Lewis, lion. Historical accuracy. The piere opens with the divorce of the Empress Josephine the latest design and most approved forth to bring all who were in any way

Shewan (Directors), Mr. W. B. Dxon (Chie connected with the shocking outrage to

Manager), Mr.G. A. Caldwell, (Acting Secretary), ocasioned by the diplomatic relationship type

justice. Apart from the fact that a foreigner

Messrs. G. C. Anderson, A. F. Arculli, J. D. between the Courts of France and Austria, Auld, B. J. Harlow, A. Becker, H. F. Car and the absolute need for an heir to the THE BEST INGREDIENTS only has succumbed to the wounds inflicted on him by cowardly ruffians, the incidence of

michael; Chun Ton., T. Clark, E. E. Ellas, Imperial throne created by Napoleon. The are `used,

piracy flourishing on waterways which the

E Ellis, 1. E. Ellis, . M. S.D. Esnail, J. creer of the great soldier is traced in the A. Fredericks, C. W. Georg, J. M. Comes, A. course of the play with a vividness that R. Gubby, Đ. S. Gubbay, D. Haskell, J. transforms one from this-present century to British Government has a direct interest in keeping as free as possibile from dangers and THE CHINESE KUESTENFAHRT Hastings, E. A Heweti, E. H. Hinds, Ho Fook, the days of the Commune. The leading obstructions to the development of trade COMPANY in Hamburg, which out of the Ho Kom Tong, F. Howard, J., Jessen, E. Sincidents are illustrated by magnificent table

profit of the year 190s has applied mi. 1,400,000 Joseph, S. A Joseph, EJ, Judah, F. Kiene, aux, such as the retreat from Moscow, renders it 'obligatory that full advantage for re-purchasing 1,400 shar-s of m. 1,000 each, Lau Chu Jak, J. J. Leiria, Lo Cheung the Battle of Waterloo, and the final, vivid should be taken of the Treaty Right to hunt

so that the paid-up capital at present amounts Shiu, Donald Macdonald, I. P. Madar, | scene of Napoleon watching the setting sun down pirates in the inland waters of the only to m. 4,000,000, has resolved to enhance. R. Michael, M. Michael, M. 1. Michael, S.From St Helena. From the begining to the ENGLISH EXPERTS neighbouring Empire. Hitherto only balf that capital by issuing 4,000 shares of m. 1,000 H. Michael, S. J. Michael, R. Mitcheli, K. L. Bend, the interest is sustained, and the audience

hearted measures have been taken, and the each to m. 5,000 002, and also to issue a pre- Mitchell, E. J. Moses, C. A. Meyer, A. P. Marty, was held in the grip of an enthralling tale of SUCCESSFUL DOUBLE LAUNCH Manage our Factories. and their consequence is that piracy and brigandage ference loan of about m. 2,000,000. The board W. Parlane, G. W. C. Pemberton, J. C. Peter, P. C. Potts, W. H. Purcell, W, E. Pucher, T. practical knowledge and constant is as rife to-day in the Kwang provinces as of directors is to have power to fix the amounts

it was when General Mesney travelled to be issued as well as the time of issuing. It. Reid, J. C. dos Remedios, C. W. Richards, supervision enables us to produce through them in 1885, and when a Special is said that business prospects on the Chinese C. II. Rogge, C. H. Ross, K. Mck Ross, coast have improved, and that the company Capt. T. Rowan, M. Sassoon, C. S. Sharry waters of unrivalled excellence and Correspondent of this journal reported on

has the opportunity to buy steamers cheaply., A. IL, M. da Pilva, E. A. Snewin, C. H. the subject in February, 1898. We then

Thompson, R. Unswon, W. M Watson, purity

RUSSIAN exposed the matter thoroughly and appealed THE

SQUADRON already W. H. Wickham, W: G. Winterburn, P. to the British authorities to exert every annointed in our columns as having sailed for Witkowski, H. C. Wilcox and Capt. James possible effort to check lawlessness which

LIMITED,

The Hongkony. Dispensary, Chemists and Druggists by Appoint ment to I.B. the Governor and

TELEPHONE NO. 156. CABLE ADDRESS: "ACHKE," HONGKONG, A. B. C. CODE, 4TH EDITION.

ESTABLISHED 1859.

ports. Nothing worthy of note has been done to rid the waters of the Pearl River, the Delta and the West River of the pita- tical hordes who_fairly! have been frequently reported at Canton and here during the past decade; and it is pretty certain that many cases occur of

the Far East will comprise the ironclads Pobéide and Retvison, the cruisers Pallado,"

Young

The Chairman aid :-Gentlemen, it is so

their outward voyage to the Far East, Rear Admiral Stackelberg, the newly-appointed commander of the Pacific Squadron, will be

your thefacies gb board the Aliran. All the vessels are quite mo 'era, and carry crews amounting: to 500 then. They have also good speed, the de olsun and Piberta, which are 12,700-ton

and Pulled, 6,630 tons each, can do 20 knots; and the Novik, 2,200 tons, is put down as a

Millar

Alves

A. A.

C. M. Sives

E. Herbst

Cox, H. M. Dain.

AT SAM BUI PO. - love, battle, and the fierce and jealous love of a passionate woman.. Dealing with individual FEW STEAMER FOR SHANGHAI. acting, the difficult part of Empress Josephine Mr. H. F. Carmichael, consulting engineer was in the safe hands of Miss Janet Waldorland contractor, may be justly proud of a most Her acting was superb, whilst, in the passages successful double launch that took place at the where light playfulness and pathetic scenes Kwong. Fuk Cheong Shipbuilding Yard, Sam were required, she showed to prefection her Shui Fo, last night, The first vessel-to-take wonderful gracefulness and dramatic powers, the water was a leakwood steamer of about Her pan requires no mean capabilities, and as 500 tons, built for the Shanghai Pilots. Mrs.

-such one cannot speak of her but in terms-of. H. F, Carmichael christened her A. M. Bishga the highest praise. In the opening scene, in the usual manner, and a new born ship

which nothing is heard owing to the victime battleships, being 18 knot vessels, the Diana the original one. The interval of three months although Hongkong has had the honour of son (s.s. Rezu), nnd Mr. and Mrs Cunningham,

A: S. WATSON & CO., frequently causes heavy loss to Chinese Aurer and Dians, and the four torpedo-boats, well within your ree-llection that at the or

residents of this Colony, and to their friends Plastny G ozovol, Bournyi, and Beiki. These dinary half-yearly-mee ing of this Company, as well as her last, she, verily struck a slid into her native element as smoothly as and clients in the Delta and West River vessels have been ordered to i erp together on held on 18th August fast, a poll was dem inden true note of pathos, and it is not saying a swallow. She is 140 ft. over all, 24 ft. beam on Mr. Michael's amendment and fixed for 10 much that amongst the fairer sex of the and 13 ft. moulded depth. Her engines are this date, that heyond making a few remarks exhibition of such feeling is surely a andar incn stroke 21 inch, boiler 9 ft. 6 in.

audience, so

tn_lears, The "compound surface condenser, cylinders 15: with red in the endure to headented criterion of this lady's wonderful dramatic di uneter by to ft long and working pressure- This meeting, I do not propose to take up time. But there is one point that I may refer powers. In Mr. Noval McGregor, we have a 120 lbs. Among the many visitors present to now as it is appurtenant to the question. Blessed with a commandini plesence, a power Macdonald, Messi, J. Black (chief constructor, perfect delineation of the Emperor Napoleon, were Mrs. Chapman, Mrs Richards, Mrs. before us and that is the reason for holding ful voice, and faithful dramatic instinct be Naval Yaid), A Sinclair (superintendent, Indo this meeting at such a long interval after gave a perfect rendering of his pari, and China S. N. Co), Capus. H. Jewsberry, Robin-

solicitors, and was not at all, as seems to be world, yet Mr. Norval McGregor quite Messrs. Black, Sinclair and Capt. Jewsberry. was settled with the advice of the Company's witnessing several gifte actors of the dramatic speeches were made by Major Chapman, The impression amongst some shareholders, an eclipsed those who have previously ris led The des geer and builders were toasted and a ISDIRECTED EXECUTION: A idea originated solely by the Directors them here. lis acting was such that it could gold, bracelet-watch, was presented to Airs murderer, on his way to be executed the other selves. It will be necessary to appoint two not fail to enchant his audience. Both he Carmichael- day, ran amok. He drew a knife which scrutineers, and then I suggest that we po and Miss Janet Waldorf received quite an was concealed in his clo hes, and before. ceed to pill, and as there must be many sharcovation, and during the intervals, they Anglo-Chinese crusade against pirates has anyone could stop bin, the plunged it into a holiness, It propose, with your consent, afer been organised is discreditable alike to the pol ceman, killing him instantly. Then he business, I propose, with your consent, after Chinese as well as our own authorities, for turned on the rest of his escort, and danger- the votes have been recorded, to adj fra ously wounded three of them. After a struggle, this meeting until 215 p.m. to-day in the tli British flag and. British trade pre-in which many of the Spectators joined, the interval the scrutineers will be able to arrive ponderates in the neighbouring provinces.

man was overpowered. Ile was then led to at the result of the poll. ( ear, hear.) I would the scaffold, and the garrote fixed to his mention that it is important that shareholders neck. After the first turn of the screw, Fattend the declaration of the poll, for the the instrument broke, and the murderer fell reason that if the amendment be carried it will

A CHEE & CO., 利

TIFE

dread of the pirates' vengeance, or the threat of petty riverine officials that condign punish...25-knot.cruiser.. ment awaits the relatives of victims if the Viceroy be stirred up to send hungry teriyuans to investigate in their districts. That nothing in the nature of British or

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PROMPT RETURN. Hongkong, 8th July, 1902..

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GEO. PATTON & CO. Have for Sale a large Consignment of H. W. JOHNS & CO.S ASBESTOCEL SECTIONAL PIPE COVERING, ASBESTOCEL SHEET and PAPER for covering BOILERS and FLUES, BULKHEADS, &c.

STEAM PACKING, GASKETS and FIRE PROOFING MATERIALS.

complications may have stood in the way of energetic British action hitherto, but

second time, the garrote was applied, and after ten minutes the body was examined by the doctors who pronouced life had not yer departed. The unconscious body was for the third time placed in the execution chair, and after the screw had been applied with great force the doctors pronounced the man dead. Madrid Ex.

THE CRIMINAL BESSIONS.

resolution for the adoption of the report and accounts as amended and call for a show of hands. Should the amendment be lost, it will then devolve upon me to place the original resolution before the meeting for the adoption of the report and accounts as presented by the Directors

The voting papers were then collected and Messrs. JR. Michael and Mr. E. I. Hinds were appointed scrutineers

TW the course is fairly clear and to the floor, his neck half broken Athen be my duty to put before you the original we think that, given sufficient backing by the Imperial authorities the energetic Consul-General at Canton, Mr. James Scott, may be relied on to promptly stir up the Canton mandarinate to a sense of their responsibility and obtain their co-operation in any way that may seem desirable. Fail ing that, however, we may rest assured that Mr. Scott can ably second any efforts at the suppression and practical extinction of | piracy on the waters of the Delta and West River, In our next issue we purpose republishing our correspondent's expest of piracy on the West River and officia! | culpability in respect thereof; for, although written four years ago, it is very instructive and interesting and accurately pourtrays the shocking state of affairs prevailing at the present time.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

MAJOR-GENERAL SIR W. J. GAS COIGNE:Among the passengers of the s.. | Turlar, from Vancouver wa Shanghai this morning were Major General Sir William and Lady Gascoigne and Capt. Trefusis, A.D.C.

-MANY OF HIS OLD FRIENDS in London have been pleased to learn that Mr. Fung Yee, who was a very well-known member. of the Chinese Legation staff in England, is to succeed to the post of Chinese Consul General at Singapore.

PROGRAMME OF MUSIC to be performed ASBESTOS GEMENT for BOILERS, by the Band of the roth Bombay Light Infan DRUMS, HEATERS, &c.

try, on the New Parade Ground, on Wednesday next, the 19th instant, from 3 to 5 pm.

PROGRAMME. March..."Scoich Brigade. Arbuckle Selection. ‚“ The Shop Giel " John Caryll

.Mari Laud"

Kuhner. ..?". J. Vare Donizetti, Suckly

TE COST

Selection..."ilelisario

on of Patka mikik Jolly Blacksmith"

God Save the

and

DURABLE.

Samples furnished

(First Floor)

A KS for ASAHI JAPAN

LEER

17 Bord

G. Giraule

ard October, 1902.

OPENED THIS MORNING. With nine prisoners for trial and serious charges against their names, the Criminal Sessions apened this morning with the usual formalities before the Chief Justice, Ilis (fonour Sir W. M. Goodman.

ALLEGED MANSLAUGHTER,

..

THE CHINESE RECORD BROKEN. The Lunching of the other vessel was

had scores of admirers congratulating them. performed immediately after that of the did Mr. Wilson Forbes made a splendid M. de Bisbee, and it was equally as successful. Sev Tullyrand and quite ably pourtrayed the caustic erat members of the local Chinese community wit and diplontic astuteness of a wily were present, including Messrs. Leung Kin minister to a fine point. As the Express On, Fong Tiz Chit, Kwok Chi, Leung J ing fzrie Louise, Miss Mildred Yorke acted with Shui, Rang Lun Cho, Dr. Wait lurg and great distinction, winist Miss Any Stanley, others. The steamer is for the Hongkong. quite took the house by her engaging-wit Canton irade,

and is no

no only larger than and presence as Stephanie de Blankarnats any other Chinese or French owned vehicl Space will not allow us to dwell on the túles un the Canton River, but 19, the Jars esp taken by the othertalented actresses and actors, Chinese built ship ever constructed. Har suffice it to say that one and all won golden tonnage is about 1,500 tons, length 201 opinions. The band, selected from 11.M.S.It, beam 33 moulded depth 10ft. The Ocean hid, the Portuguese Amateur Orchestra, engines are twin screw, cylinders 14 and 28 under the able baton of Mr. l. Lindsay Campbell, did excellent work and helped greatly to enliven the proceedings.

To-night, A Royal Divorce will again be repeated, when H.E. The Governer, Sir Henry and Lady Blake and suite

will be pres

ARMED ROBBERY WITH VIOLENCY.

JERVOIS STREET:

received information:

by tolt Jong For a vessel filis. size the jaches and the boil, 15 ate gft, in diameter by moulded depth seems very small, but it must

be remembered that she is a full decker", "lr: was on account of the title that such an inci n- hour for launching the steameis Was unavoidably chosen

SHIPPING AND MATE NEWS.

English (Bengal) and inst Canadian (Empress of Japan) 24th inst. Germán (Gern) 25th inst

American (Amterien Maru)-26th inst. German (Bayern) 27th inst.:

American (Korea) 6th prox.

Ametler (Grelic) 19th prox.

The meeting then adjourned till 2.15 p.m. At the afternoon meeting the following additional shareholders were present :--Messrs. Anson, C. Ahined, A. K. E. Arculli, O. E Arcuili, M. E., Asger D. l'enjamin, J. Tenjamin, Chan Take Shing, Chan Tsa Ching, V. Currcem, A, Dyer, R. M. Ezekiel, J. Era, Fong Tsz- Chit, Fung Mak Heun, LA S Keung Sing Lain, was indicted for man-Cubbay, J. Gregory, Hau Chuck Tin, Hane Last nig slaughter, and pleaded not guilty. He was

Yiu Nam, M. Á. Joseph, S. Juman, Kwok-Jiu | that al about eight o'clock ten natives, armed The Ben Line stentner Brxiamond from Leith”, undefended l'isoner was found not guilty and Chee, Leung Kam Hung, Leong Man. Piu with revolvers, ent red -piece goods shop, | and London lek Singapore to-day, the 18ih discharged..

Leung Pik Stan, Leung Tit Shar, Li No 120, Jervois. Street, and demanded the inst., for this portrong THREE YEARS.

Oi Ting, Li Sui Sang, Li Yik Sun, Lo keys. All the men on the premises were bound, The PM. 5. S. Co.'s steamer Garlic with Cheung Yau was indicted on four counts, viz assault, occasioning bodily harm, woun ling

heung p. 5. E. Moses, 1.31. 11. Nemater, and locked in the kitcher, while the robbersala, &, left San Francisco for this port pla

· Honolulu, Yokohama, Inland Sea, Ki be, Naga- with intent to do some grievous bodily harm, Pun Chee Ting, E: B Rayino d, A. R âger, commenced to ransack the place and took away saki and Shanghai, on the 15th insta and assaulting police officers. He pleaded Won, Liu Tai, Wong Man Hon, Wong Tin

with thein over $103 in money. The police are The Imperial German Mail steamer Gens at present

investigating the matter, and we are.left Kobe via Nagasaki and Shanghai or Stat

day, pm, the 16th inst, and may be expected... gustly on the first and third counts, and was Wong U Tin and others. zenie ced to three years' imprisonment

informed that a few arrests have been made here on or about Tuesday, the 25th ast

ARMED ROBBERY.

Lo Mak was charged with armed robbery. At Sam-sui-po on 30th September..

The jury returned a verdict of guilty and judgment was reserved.

MORE ARMED ROBBERY, Kwok Tai Yan and Chau Cheung Fu, were indicted for a med robbery. The first prisoner

charged. Judgment reserved. was found guilty, and the second was dis

CRUE TY TO A CH.LD. Tai Hang Ping, a married woman, and Make Cheuk Po, an accountant residing at No. 352 Queen's Road West, were indicted on four counts with ill-treating a child, as chronicled in our issue of the 5th instant. With the excep- sion of the last charge, vir assault, occasioning', bodily harm, they pleaded not guilty and were defended by Mr. Ferriers, instructed by Mr. Harston, WARNE

SK for ASAHE JAPANESE BEER

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The Chairman said-In the first place, gentlemen, I will, annoonie to you that the result of the pill was 2,98; for the amend- ment, and

154 against (applause). I now declare the amendment as carried (renewed applause); also move that the The report, and accounts b adopted; with the Acting amendment as carried, that the amount wiitten rator off the value of dock · establishments" be, reduced to $160.437.76, and that the bonus to has shareliniders be incraised to 4 per cent, or and $100,000 making, with the dividend of toer-Pressure cent or $5 per share, 14 per cent, or $7 Cerd

Centra share in'all. Umore that as a resolution i will any one second it had put

Mfr: Parlane I beg to second ic have nothing further to say, but the passibl

The Chairman -—It is carried, gen lemen, cl

pleasing fact to the majority of you. dividend warrants will be ready after ten

o'cloc

THE WEATHER,

from MrFX FR #longkang. Obser

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The Imperial German Mail steamer Bayern carrying the German Mails with dates from

Berlin of the 28th ulton leir Colombg'ona day, pm, the agih insty and may be expected | here on or abrut (Thursday, the ayılı instan

Alle Canadian Pacific Railway, Co.'s R. VIS", Buïpress of Japan amived at. Yokobamacar 9:

mannalonday, the 17th insta and left again,

pinu, same day for Kobe where she,

20

||to arrive at 1 pm., on Tuesday, the 18th ingt- Japan |-- The !'.M. S. 5. Co.'s steamer America Maru}

with mads, Se from San Francisco to the 30 tr altăzii Honolųju, his arri

sight over DVE

and also över

and

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