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'THE LILLIPUTIANS AT THE CITY HALL.

A GAIETY, GIRL,"

22nd inst

There was another crowded attendance at

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1904.

MACAO NOTES,"

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

MACAO, 23rd October." FRENCH ADMIRAL'S VISIT...

The official visit of the French Admiral on the the City Hall last night, when the Lilliputians China station to His Excellency the Governor produced A Galely Girl. The show was of Macao bas been fixed definitely for Tuesday somewhat curtailed, and finished early, but at the same time from an artistic point of view

next (the 25th inst.) His Excellency was to the performance left nothing to be desired. The exigencies of official business, however, have come before on his return from the North. Many changes have occurred in the casting of deferred the visit. Admiral Bayle will be ac characters since the children were last here, companied by a detachment of torpedo flotilla the most important being the substitution of consisting of four destroyers-the Frondi, Jack Pollard for Daphne Troit in the diverting Jazeline, Mousquet and Pistolet. M. Gaston role of Montague Brierly, the erring sky-pilos. Liebert, the French Consul at your port, and He sang, and played, as well as ever, but look- Madame Liebert, as well as Madame the Bare- ed as though he would be happier in his oldness de Reinach-Werth, wife of the Commander time part of the Ely Place man. Miss Daphne of the t.p.d. Pistoler, will accompany the Com Trott, as Lady Virginia was the essence mander-in-chief. According to the programme of self-possession, and had many pretty and for the reception of His Excellency and suite, capablo aldes under her chaperonage. The learn that the arrangements in connection popular "Please go way and Let me Sleep with the visit are that the Admiral will be caused rounds of applause, and as sung by received by a guard of honour and the band at Teddie MacNamara, and rejolted by Fred the landing in the inner harbour. The French Pollard in the orchestra, formed the event of officials will then take up the quarters for the the evening. It is needless to state that re- day at the Boa Vista Hotel. There will be the maining charactors were admirably pourtrayed usual interchange of courtesies, and in the All the piecas are exceptionally well-dressed, evening a State-dinner will be given in his and the mise-en-scane depicting the conclusion honour at Government House, to which the of the fancy dress ball at a fashionable retort officials will be invited besides the commanders of the foreign vessels in port. There are of present here the U.S. gunboat Callao and H.M.S. Robin. A ball will be given, in the evening, at the Club de Macao; it is being at the presidency of Mr. A. J. Basto, vice-consul tanged by a few members of the Club under for France in this Colony and chairman of the committes of the Club. The French Admiral will leave here on Wednesday.

on the Rivers, was one of the best that Pollard has yet arranged.

This evening H. E. the Governor will pat ronise the Company and the performance is sure to be up to expectations,

The premier juvenile opera bouffe artistes, of the whole world will appear on Monday and Tuesday evenings in "The Lady Slavay," a musical eccentricity rendered famous by witty Wattie Walton, the man who could make cats langh. The piece is sure to be successfully presented. The music is bright, and the action deliciously immaterial.

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24th inat.

On Saturday night before His Excellency Sir Matthew Nathan, R.C.M.G., and another

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ZONE TIME.

In pursuance of the correspondence, that passed between the Governments of Hongkong and of this Colony, Macao will adopt zone time as it agreed to do. The effect will be that clocks here will be advanced 25 minutes and 50 seconds to correspond with the 120° E. Long

of Hongkong. The only practical effect in business will be the change which must be made in the hours of departure bence of the

·Hongkong and Canton steamers. It will be convenient if, as regards, the fleungshan's de- parture every morning, an alteration in the hour be made to correspond with the present 8 a.m. time of leaving; that is to say, the am. from the 30th inst. The necessity and convenience of the alteration will be apparent when it is mentioned that the large number of Chinese from the intering, who form far the larger bulk of patrons in the passenger traffic from this port, will take some time to realize or understand the adoption of zone time. They will be leaving their districts and villages to arrive for departure from the wharf by 8 a.m. (present time); so that until they gradually appreciate the change it would be to the in- terest of the Hongkong, Canton and Macao Steamboat Co. to consider the convenience of the pissangers.

THE WAR:

THE QUESTION OF MEDIATION.

aand inst

flect. The swift destroyers crossed the San Francisco bar in processional order, the Pir toll, Commander'de Reinach-Werth, with the Admiral on board, leading the way for the other three. As they steamed along the bay" in the clear autumn morning in full view of the

An item of news, indirectly affecting the war, the beautiful water-front of Praya Grande the which has a good deal of significance, is the inhabitants whose privilege it is to reside on destroyers excited enthusiastic admiration from outspoken utterance of the Temps on, the sub: the citizens of this benighted city for the spic lect of mediation. The French, Journal' says and span condition of the representatives of that France cannot dream of intervention in destroyers entered the harbour at a slow speed, might be construed as anti-Russian." Thaugh the defenders of France in these waters. The the case of this war, for her action in so doing and by 11 am, they dropped anchor in the' it may not dispose of the idea which lay at the inner harbour, along the whole front of which base of those arguments of M. de Lanessan quite a large crowd of spectators had gathered which it was selling out to answer, its attitude The position taken up by the t-b-d's is sed are the views of official France in this mat- to watch the arrival of the French vessels how with sufficient clearness how well-defin follows:the Mosgurt and Javaline anchored tet, and how unmistakably she is obliged to the Pistols and Fronde higher up the river understanding with Russia to weaken the con- in front of the now dismantled Barra Fort, and assert them, lest Germany should use her near Green Island.

fidence of St. Petersburg in the sincerity of French friendship.

ashore. He landed at the Heungrian wharf, e Between it and 1.30 a.m. the Admiral came

The Times Vinnna correspondent says it salute of fifteen guns being fired from the has been well-known there since the begin- Monte Fort as His Excellency stepped ashore, wing of the war that Germany was doing her There were present at the wharf to meet the utmost to ingratiate herself with Russia, and Admiral Mr. A. J. Basto, vice-consul for France, various reports have been circulated professing Commander Alves Branco, harbour.master, the togiya datafla of the German Emperor's over- Chief of Staff, the Alde-de-Camp and Privateurs The ardour of Germany in pressing her Secretary to His Excellency the Governor and welcome suit on Russia excites little as several military officers. A guard of honour tonishment in Vienna, where it is well-known garrison. The town Band was also is attend. defeats and the growing financial exhaustion The was drawn up under a captain of the local that the war'is a godsend for Germany.

of Russia remove for half a generation the fear resies with the various officials at the wharf of Russian aggression, and it would not be ance. After the exchange of the usual cour the Admiral proceeded to take up his quarters posing if the next increase in the peace served. for the day at the Hotel, where luncheon was footing of the German army should be less than

one-third of that originally contemplated.

The Novos Vremya publishes an article by M. Stolypin replying to Prince Mesichersky's article advising conclusion of peace with Japan. M. Stolypin says:

The French naval Band discoursed a programme of music during the tiffin.

The official visit to Governor Montenegro was paid at 2 p.m. The Governor accompanied by his suite, returned the visit later in the day, Leaving Government House the Ad miral proceeded to the Harbour Office there to pay his respects to the head of that depart ment who holds the rank of Commodore of the port, The French official returned to the Pistoler after his visit to Capt. Alves Branco, and came ashore again at 5 p.m.

The State dinner tendered by His Excellency the Governor to the visitors was attended by the Admiral and suite; this was concluded after 10 p.m. The Admiral graciously accepted the invitation to the members' dance at the Macao Club, I was in error in my last letter when I stated that the ball was given in H. E's tion ball which was to have taken place last Saturday; but in view of the Admiral's visit it was decided to postpone it to this evening, The Admiral very kindly offered to lend bis excellent Band to the Dance Committee i need less to say, this courtesy was gladly availed of the performance of the Band being very greatly appreciated and favourably commented upon. The attendance at the dance was small; only twenty-four ladies were present and the men consisted principally of officers in the junior service, besides the Commanders of the tor peds-boats and of H.M.S, Rodis and U.S.S. Callao, which are in part. The entrance to the Club-house was illuminated with Japanese lanterns and the decorations, which were plain, Portugal were prominently displayed over the

lofce is in a good position to guard the whole! lise of the Russian retreat. Perhaps it is due 10 the protection afforded by these fresh troops that the enemy on the right bank of the Shaho has halted, and maintains his positions against the march of the Japanese. Under the cir cumstances, the Russians may again take the offensive at any time. Their movements sug vest such tactics, and it is therefore impossible conclude that the fighting at the Shaho has finished.

The following report was received at the Imperial Headquarters from Marquis Oyama on 17th instant

About one regiment of Russians attacked a been on the line between Jopingtaitsu and detachment from our Right Army which had Daichayoku, but our troops repulsed them this be near Waitanshau, but their actual position morning at about 9. Some Russians seem to is not known. No change has taken place in the neighbourhood of the, other detachment of the Right Army. No great change has taken place in front of the Central Army either. A mixed detachment commanded by Major-General Yamada began to fire upon the enemy north of Shahopau, yesterday evening (the 16th), helping the detachment sent out from the Left Army. Driving away the enemy near Gichalotsu, this mixed detachment cap tured two gune and two ammunition waggons. treating, taking advantage of the darkness, But having discharged its duty fully, it was re- when it was unfortunately surrounded by about ore Division of Russians. A severe hand-to- hand combat ensued. Our troops succeeded in breaking through the Russians, in the front, but both their wings were hard pressed by the enemy, Our Artillery had their horses and many men killed by the enemy and were obliged to retreat, leaving nine field guns and five, mountain guns behind. The enemy in front of the Left Army has been taking up a pos tion since yesterday (the 16th), and slight firing is still going on between him and our troops there. But the enemy in front of the Central Army has been considerably confronting the left column of the Left Army reinforced since yesterday, while the Russians have been reduced to about one brigade. To- day's loss on our side is believed to reach about 1,000.

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IMPERIAL MESSAGE TO THE TROOPS,

is Majesty the Emperer despatched the falling gracious message to the Japanese Armies in Manchuria on the 16th inst. —Out Manchurian Army promptly made a counter attack against a most determined forward movement on the past of the enemy, who had recently been reinforced, and, after severe fighting, which lasted for several days, our troops successfully forced the enemy back to the north of Shaho, inflicting much less upon' him, and entirely frustrating his plan of cam- which all of you, officers and men, endured the paign. We highly appreciate the valour with

great victory, necessary: bardships and eventually secured a

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followsThe fact that we were able to drive Marquis Oyama's.reply to the above was as away the enemy, who, having been consider tion of obtaining a decisive victory over us, is ably reinforced, had advanced with the inten entirely due to the most illustrious virtue of Your Majesty. In spite of that, we have been favoured by your Majesty's gracious message.. We are extremely moved by it and shall be strengthened in our endeavours to discharge our duty, I humbly submit this. ........!

The Crown Prince also sent a congratulatory tuessage to Marquis Oyama's forces,

INSIDE PORT ÁRTHUR.;

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27th inst.

teen or twenty thousand Russians to about five The heroic and prolonged resistance of fif times their number promises to make "the" siege of Port Arthur one of the most memor able episodes of the kind in modern military anals. The pro-Japanese press of western Europe confesses its admiration and surprise. Loudon experts are disposed to admit that if the place does not fall within a few days they must We must reckon with the reality, and when

have underestimated both the strength of the danger is at hand we must take the bull by the

fortress and the prowess of the Russians in horns. Before the war we were deceived by

withstanding the gallantry of the Japanese, the idea that we possessed a power which we

At the same time little weight seems to be at had not; we did not believe the warnings which

tached to the evidence of the American naval there are people who persist in refusing to pro

said the place might hold out longer than is we received, and we led others into error. Yet

attaché who spent three mouths in Port Arthur and who, upon taking his departure, recently, fit by the lessons of life. After our mortifica tions, alter the enormous losses which we bave

thought." This American, it is suspected, was suffered, on the eve of a return of fortune, there

not permitted to investigate matters too closely. The Russian forces inside Port Arthur at are still voices trying to engage us in the same event as those which have been the cause of

present, according to the Militär Wachenblatt, our misfortunes. We are asked to sue for

(Berlin), organ of the German general staff, peace. But who will give us peace? Suppas

comprise four batteries of artillery, one com pany of sappers, one company of misere, a for peace, to accept all the conditions proposed by Japan, to pay her an indemnity, and to sign

the gun crews are formed. These forces are a treaty of perpetual peace, it would be naive

all under General Smirnoff, commandant of the of us to think that all would thus be over. Our

fortress proper. Besides there, are two divi neighbours in Eutope would not fail to parcel

sions of East Siberian troops, and strong de us out, and what remained of us would become

tachments from different artillery regiments. the prey of the East, which would have becoine

The higher officers at Port Arthur Include invincible. Let those who would consent to

General Fok, General Kontradenko, and Gene become the humble servants of the cruel Chi

cially distinguished himself in the recapture of ral Gorbatofiski, the last named having espe Dese consent to put an end to the struggle on these conditions. Whether we wish it or not-column of the Left Army six times this morning forts lost to the Japanese. In supreme com we must continue the struggle.

(the 16th) but our troops repulsed them every mand is, of course, General Stoessel, his chief, time, inflicting much loss upon them. Again, of staff being General Rosnatoftaki, regarded towards the evening, about six battalions of Rus as an expert in the defence of fortified places, sian Infantry and three companies of Artillery The Iroops have at their disposal same 27,000 The number of ordnance. The Berlin military argan does not began to attack the same column, and an en-sabres and guns, with 56 pieces of heavy gagement is now going on.

estimate the present effective strength of the sequence of our Left Army's operations wa

garrison after deductions for killed, wounded," ed up to the 5th has reached 4,000, while there are many more in the vicinity of the loft column of the Army, which have not yet been numbered.

RUSSIAN ATTACKS ON THE 16TH. The following report was received in the morning at the Imperial Headquarters from Marquis Oyama-Owing to our attack, a small Kokwansai retreated, partly toward Holing and partly in the direction of Kotailing. Our troops thereupon occupied Kokwansai. About brigade of the Russians arrived at a place about co metres northwest of Hashepan, and their Artillery has already been stationed east of that locallty. Up to the evening of the Central Army. The Russian altacked the left 16th, nothing serious had taken place in front of

packed house, the Lifliputians staged the ever- fresh musical comedy "The Gaiety Girl," and as usual added to the laurels already won. The children sustained their parts, excellently, ac- cording to their wont, though Reveral of les peities were suffering from colds which are so prevalent in Hongkong just now, and which somewhat interfered with a correct delivery of their higher notes. That clever little favourite, steamer should leave the Macao wharf at 8.25 honour. As a matter of fact, it was a subscriping that we consent to the humiliation of suing force of the Russians which had been near telegraph corps and some regiment from which Daphne Pollard, had to respond time after time to the insistent encores of a delighted audience, who were somewhat selfish' in their taxing demands upon the strength of this little artiste. But her impersonation of Lady Virginia For ritt was a superb piece of acting. Shë mimicked | the manners of the society butterfly to perfec. tion, and with a verus and naturalness astonish ing in one of such tender years.. Jack Pollard As the Rev Montague Brierly was scream ingly funny, and his proposal scene with

· Lady Virginia simply convulsed the house. Teddie Macnamara, to whom was entrusted ike rôle of Corporal Lance, was as funny as ever, and created ripples of laughter whenever. he appeared. The "Bleep songs" were very good, the response "I've no usa for sleep being as catchy as the original "Please go 'way, Let me sleep. As Fred Pollard was suffering from a heavy cold, Master Roy Smith sang the and the heniousness of his crimes, there tenegro were prevented from attending the patkin chose as his real base long ago when Breatly increased on the 15th. The total count- response and received a well-merited ovation. The other parts were, as usual, well sustained, is probably no more crualty on record against dance in consequence of the death of a relative

in Portugal. and our only regret is that want of space com-any criminal of the stamp of the man who

is now awaiting rendition to the provincial in port made an official call on the Commander The Commanders of the two foreign gunboats pels us to, in a manner, overlook them. The

government of Canton at the Monte Prison.in-chief during his brief stay here His Excel- scenic effects were again all that could be de- sired, while the dancing alone is well worth go-

There was no difficulty attending the full con ing a long distance to see, little Ivy and Merle fession of the charges of piracy, murder and lency will be leaving Macao with bis escorts Pollard at once dancing themselves into the black-mailing that were brought home to him, to-morrow morning for Canton, hearts of their appreciative audiences, by the In Lam Kwa Si's examination at the trial, it graceful finish of their dainty steps. We would cemed as if he delighted in the narration of like to suggest to Mr. Bromley, leader of the his bold adventures in a career of crime of the orchestra, that he should refrain from 'gallop worst description: Black-mailing was the fa ming the tunes of the songs that are being ing his accompaniments and to cease hum-vourite form of enterprise in which he and

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THE PIRATE CHIEF.

TIEH-LING.

Mr.

chief, whose name alone inspired terror in the consisted of buntings. The flags of France and It is the one place on the railway in Southern Russian dead bodies left on the field as a con-

The trial of Lam Kwa Si, the notorious pirate hearts of the people in the district of Houngshan,

was concluded on Friday last. For bloodthirsty

main entrance. The Governor and Mrs. Mon-rest, and it is the spot which General Kuro-

Y. M. C. A. OUTING PARTY.

24th inst The first "walk" of the season in conner tion with the above took place on Saturday afternoon, and, considering the overcast sky and the other attractions offering, was well attended-about 20 turning up. The launch left Blake Pier at 2 p.m. for Tain Wan where the party landed, whereupon, skirting the eas

The real Russian position, says Whigham, of the Morning Post, is Tich-ling. Manchuria which differs materially from all the he first came to Manchuria. The defence of Tieb-ling is of far more importance than the Hai-cheng because Tinh-ling' is the natural bolding "of any position like Liao-yang or

fortress of Southem Manchuria. Once it is lost, the Russians will only have leat their hold on the Mukden and Kirin Provinces, but also the vast granary' which lies between Tieh-ling and Ha bin, and which is practically essential to the existence of their Army in the Far East. It does not, of course, follow that even if they were driven from Tích-ling they would retreat nearly 300 miles to Harbin with out offering battle again. But since Tich-ling is the strongest position south of Harbin, it is certain that if the Russians cannot defend it they cannot make a successful stand anywhere else. On the left or north bank of the river,

FURTHER RUSSI、N RETREATS,

The Imperial Headquarters received the fol. lowing report from Marquis Oyama on the night of the 16th-

and sick.

The food supplies, according to information reaching the Paris Tompr, continue ample, although the London Mail has a totally different impression. The Japanese, says the French daily, have grown weary of vain assault pon the hill fort known as Elseshan dt Tisusban," They have therefore undertaken to capture Keckwon or Kikwang, and it is understood that some very desperate fighting impends may,indeed, have taken place. Whatever be the result, the unanticipated delay in the fall of Port Arthur has already served the ends of the in The National Review (London): Russians, thinks Captain Mahan, who writes

According to a report from Kunsho, the enemy, who had retreated the other day to Pingchoshan, has further retreated toward heard from Ishiynku or Shaotentsu. Reports Kwasentru and Hingking. Nothing has been from Kwanten state that the Russians who left "Port Arthur has meant, and still means Kwinin, having been defeated by the Japan delay, the great need of all defence, but espe Co-operating with the Cavalry, our detachment, time to organine resources incontestably supe ese the other day, have not since been seen.

cially of that particular defencivé wbích requires which was sent to Shitao from Saiwatsu, at-rior. Whether it avails finally has yet to be tern slopes of Tai Mo Shan, through pleasant as it comes towards Tieh-ling, there is a long tacked the enemy at Newshintai, on the 14th, shown in the resulty but in the process its ancient as we are, and reminiscent as we might respected by him; be considered all his legi- i valleys, with beautiful stenery on every hand. range of hills, forming, with the river at their whereupon the Russiana retreated to Chants, influence is steadily visible, with a clearness to

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"THE LADY SLAVEY,"

25th inst,

The Follard Lilliputians presented, at the City Hall last night,." The Lady Slavey," but be, we could not recognise George Dance the

author-as we, knew him-oh how many. years ago. The children put up what could genuinely be described as a first class Vaude ville show, and the various songs and dances of the principal members of the Company gave unqualified delight to a small but, in some cases, enthralled audience. Beyond the mere thread of a story with which "The Lady Slavoy" was invested in its original form, (and last night almost obliterated, always, excepting its ever present protient sentimentality, the fourth stage effort of the Company must have signally failed, but for the introduction of inconsequent music-ball business, much of which was new to the local playgoer. The performance re- sembled a Christy Minstrel entertainment rather than a set piece, but the result was, generally speaking an artistic endeavour to please Repeated references to individual, though cap- able, members are apt to nauseate, and we will draw the curtain by merely stating the actuat New songs, mostly of American origin, and sung by the Company when they fint acquired the rights of Pousse-Cafe, and elegant dances, more or less original, served to render the bowdlerisation of a popular English musical comedy acceptabis.

The Lilliputians give their final performance this evening, and leave to-morrow par the Garman mail Zlatin for Shanghai. After a period in the Model Settlement, where the youngsters are always sure of support, they will re-visit Hongkong, subsequently moving. to Manila, (now, according to report, some what lack in the business line) with eventual sailings across the Pacific. When they strike these hospitable shoren again, we would sug- gest to the management the advisability of attempting something beyond the character of a fossilised musical pieceía Alg

AMERICAN BLOCKADE RUNNER

position.

- LOST IN KAMSCHATKA,

The Chief Officer and, twenty-nine men of the crew of the American steamer Maniléa were landed at Yokohama on-zgth inst. from Hakodate, - by the British ́ steamer Kilburn, under charter to the Nippon Yusen Kaisha, and were placed in charge of the U.S. Con sulate, fed an ES PODEN

his lawless band indulged to rob the well-te- do gentry in the villages and country seats in the neighbouring district. In their nefarious trade, they did not hesitate to burn, kill and pillage to gratify their greed for illicit loot. Nor were the lives of old and helpless men, nor even of innocent babes or defenceless women

two ri to the north-cart. pursued the enemy as far as a place about fous Our detachment

south-west of Koliokuin on the 15th.

INTERESTING STATEMENT BY RUSSIAN

- OFFICERS,

The following report was received on the 15th a: the Imperial Headquarters from Mar- quis Oyama :-

The report which follows as to the Russian plan of campaign and the strength of their Army is gathered from what we have heard from the Russian officers captured by our Central Army --

stration. It imposed upon the Japanese at once which even success can scarcely add demon- two objectives, two points of the utmost impor tance, between which they must choose, whe ther to concentrate upon one or divide between the two; and at a moment of general numerical inferiority, it retained, in the fortifications of the place, a passiva strength, which is always w equivalent to a certain number of men;-the- number, namely, by which, the besiegen must aut number the besieged. These divergent objects were Port Arthur and the discomfiturs of the northern Russian army, necessary to assure the Japanese the control of Korea and the release of Manchuria, the professed motives of the war.

base, a splendid protection for the right flank timate prey so long as his end-the acquisi. and a quantity of pine-apple cultivation that of a Russian Army resting at Tich-ling, while tion of ill-gotten gain-was attained. At times has wonderfully increased of late, they reached on the eastern side of the town there are the be would assume the role of rebel chief and the waterfall with accompanying sandal-wood useful hills of Easter Manchuria. The posi armed cap-a-bic would set out with his lawmill which marks the entrance to the gorge, tion is the strongest that can be found any less band to offer resistance to the imperial which was the objective of the afternoon's where on the railway between Harbin and troops despatched to effect bis capture. When walk. This is a very fine piece of scenery and Newchwang, and it is not to be easily out. the pirate was thus brought to bay, it was his

one which is not as well known to the average boast that when he took the command in the Hongkongite as it should be. The bed of the anked. The right is especially well protec. field of battle not the best organised of impe stream is chiselled through rock to a depth of ted for, instead of the open plain which extends to the west of Liko-yang and Mukden, rial troops could secure his arrest. He was about 50 feet or more and on a clear day the there is here the Liso River, with a high bluff loud in denouncing the treachery that led to. water shows up clear as crystal. As the road on its northern bank, and on the left flank his being made a prisoner by the Maceo secret is followed the banks which surmount the there are far fewer roads than there are to the police at the request of the Viceroy of Canton.

gorge itself rise precipitously to hundreds of east of Liao-yang or Mukden. Not only is 4 prima jatis case has been made against feet above the water in its narrow channel Tiebling itself a great reatre of supplies, but The Russian troops in the vicinity of Muk- Lam, and the decision for his rendition now below. Fine views were bad of Tai Mo Shap less than 30 miles to the north there is the den, under the command of General Kurapat- resto, pore as a matter of form, with the and Lion Rock at various points, also at the town of Kai-yaan, which is one of the chief kin, now consist of over nina Army Corps, Executive Council of Government. It is certain camp" where refreshments were partakes of agricultural centres of Manchuria. Tieb-ling having been considerably reinforced from

That the Japanese leaders realized and that he will be handed over to the authorities way that shewed that appetites were not left is therefore, not only a place which can be home. Such being the case, the Czar on Sept. gravely appreciated the dilemma may be con in Canton. What his ultimate fate will be he behind. The Shatin valley and the north side defended, but one which the Russians must at himself had declared at his trial. He fearlessly of the Kawloon bills cannot be seen to much all costs retain. As long as Kuropatkin's even a step to the north from Mukden. He after their first prompt and judicious steps had

17th ordered General Kuropatkin not to retreat fidently inferred from their action Immediately; told the Bench that decapitation now awaits better advantage than from this resting place, Army is there, it dominates Southern Man was also instructed to adopt offensive measures

secured for them the control of the sea, in him. The trial was concluded shortly after and the camera fiends present felt ugly with churia. The position of the Japanese Army as soon as possible, with a view to forcing back degree sufficient for military transportation. The frequent desperate attempts to seal the $ p.m. on Friday. Outside the Court-house a

the approaching darkness. The return down at the Manchurian capital can never be secure the Japanese to the more southern parts of large crowd gathered of Chinese spectators the water-shed into the bed of the new Kow- as long as there is an unbeaten Russian Amy Manchuria for the purpose of rescuing Part mouth of the barbour aimed in effect to destroy eager to get a glimpse of the notorious pirate. loen Reservoir was made along an old Chinese at Teh-ling. In the second place, it is abso- Artbur. 50 General Kuropatkin, with all bis

the military value of the place; for it kan nona He was handcuffed and a guard of six Euro-road in the dark, but the best of good humour lutely necessary that the Russians should hold troops, advanced to the south of Mukden, other than as a seaport containing au effective pean policemen, armed with rifles and six prevailed and the roughness of the road was rounds of ball cartridges, was placed over him taken very lightly. As soon, however, as the io order, as far as possible, to feed the Army Right, Left, and Central. The Central Army, would have remained but one position to a

as much of Bouthern Manchuria as they can, dividing his forces into three Armies-the squadron. Closed to ingress or egress, there He was conveyed in an enclosed sedan chair new Tai Po Road was reached this trouble, and on the country. As long as they bold Tien consisting of the 1st, 4th and 5th Army cosps sume; that is, between the two hostile corps. to the prison whence he will be removed to the occasional blind falling into a dispeeding they have the chief wheat producing dis under the command of General Zalbacff, moved Having failed in their efforts, and unable decis expiate the sins of his horrible barbarity in paddy field, was at an end, and the blessings tricts of Manchuria behind them, and they still in the direction of Tongshankao and Lienkwa- sively to injure the Russian fleet as an efficient Canton. Death by ling.ch or the slicing of the party were on the Hongkong Govern can draw on Mongolia for ponies and cattle. shan. The Left Army, consisting of about entity, the port remains essentially untouched, such criminals, but it will be an act of human. The party reached Kowloon in driblets close! process, is the usual punishment meted out to ment for having made such an excellent road.

two Army Corps, commanded by General and cher must be taken, or, if neglected, re

mains a naval potentiality of evil omen to their: THE SHAHO BATTLEFIELD.

Blackel cig, opposed the right flank of the Japanese Army. The Right Army, formed of cause. It can be neutralized only by a naval ity if the Portuguese Government made his upon 18 p.m. Those taking part are inquiring rendition conditional that torture be spared the when the next is to come off and it is hoped

about three Army Corps, attacked the left wing blockade, a temporary measure which accident, wretched man. The tracking of a few more of that the King's birthday will be taken advant

of the Japanese Army. Besides these, an addi or weather, or some fortuitous unexpected die his stamp will be a blessing to this pirate age of -Communicated.

tional Army Corps followed the Central Armis,saster-such as the sinking of the Hatiuze= Infested coast; for Lam Kwa Silike his fol.

pondent with the Russian army forcibly con while General Linevitch, with the troops from may cripple or remove. Doubt, amounting to lowers is a veritable scourge of peaceable

vevs some ides of the terrible condition of the Usuri, prepared to suri rise the Japanese at a derision, has been expresse i as to the Baltic pursuits and the dread of the people engaged

troops in the field. It is an aspect of war we place south-east of Liaoyang, making wide feet going to the Far East. I have been my.. in the small junk trade' of the China coast.

have not been accustomed to perceive in this turning movement from the east, in order to self too far away from from sources of informa campaign, and yet none could be bloodier and intercept the retreat of the Japanese. Six tion to know how far it was possible for that THE FRENCH ADMIRAL. Director Chang of the Swatow-Chowchowin more homble. Men have lost their finer feel regiments under the command of General feet to start, or in what force; but I have ale

Railway has selected thiny Chinese youths to Ings, could not a powerful and unrestricted Mischessko followed up the right wing of

ways believed that, if properly equipped to proceed to Japan to study railway engineeringpen go far to end the war by the simple truth General Linevitch's detachment. The right start, it was perfectly fensible for it--so far së CORDIAL RECEPTION AT MACAO.

at the expense of the railway administration; of the battlefield, even though the battle bo flank of the Russian Central Army was com coaling was involved-to proceed to the scene (From Our Own Correspondent.)

The engineer-in-chief has referred the matter conducted upon the principles of some Hague posed of the Ist Army Corps, and the flank of during the summer weather, and this season to the Japanese Consul and it is decided that Convention We have had in the past the 4th Army Corps, while the 5th Army Corps has been peculiarly propitious. Had it so the students will remain in Japan one year and low days some hints of the frightful was at the rear. The view held by the captur done, and the Port Arthur fleet been as far re a half to finish their studies during that time, suffering of the troops in the field, observes ed Russian officers is that the war will be pro-stored of it has given demonstration of being, Eastern Timız,

the Rose Chronicle Official reports record longed for a long time. Russia is determined, the retreat of the Russian for miles through to secure final victory at any cost, because if Wild "menntain defies where guns have Russia should be defeated, the empire would be had to be abandoned and men and horses have torn asunder by revolutionary movement. In the dropped from exhaustion in the bitter cold-recent engagement, the 37th Russian Division, exhaustion principally through lack of food and especially its sst. brigade, suffered most Men have been frost-bitten, troops supposed to toss. The company of the 145th regiment be the hardier in the world, and the conditions of the 1st Division, which engaged the Japan. under which they are frost-bitten vare too ese on Sankwaishishen, was completely anations of the Japanese or embarrassed theirE wretched to contemplate. In the retreat they nibilated, all the officers belog killed of cap drop out of the ranks and sink forgotten, to tured. The losses of the 3rd Division of the figure later in the casualty list, which after all Siberian reserve Infantry were also very great in the most important document in war, men At first, every regiment of this Division was about 4,020 Hrong, but the battle at Liaoyang reduced this number to about 2,500. After the recent fighting the number of the men of the Tath, regiment of the Division was brought down to only eight hui dred. In consequence of these heavy losses, the regiment had to be commanded by a Captain, a battalion was Ind

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its enemy would have found or the sea, as on land, two divergent objects, two mobile oppos nents, unitedly very superior to himself, cozi operation between which, or everjection; would have been difficult to preventa |: From all this the military expert of the Lanv don Times dissents, Port Arthur, he thinks, bar not, by its long resistance, upset the calcu

MACAO, 25th October, 1904, The interchange of international courtesies is responsible for many a visit of distinguished personages to these shores. Civil, naval and It is reported that the feniloa was engaged military representatives of Foreign Powers in THE name of Sister M. Gonzaga in the last lit at Shanghai three months ago to carry provi- the Far East have invariably made it a point of registered pharmacists of Abio, published by sions, arms, and ammunition from San Fran.o do honour to friendly Portugal in their visits the American Druggist, may have excited the claco to Vladivostok. Early last month the to the Governor of Marao upon the first occa curiosity of some readers. Sister Gonfaga was steamer got, aground in the Sea of Okhotsk,sion they can opportunely come bare from your registered from Lakewood, and, so far as and the crew landed on Kamchatka peninsula port, His Excellency Martipho Montenegro known, is the second Sister of Charity in the Here they were sighted and-rescued by the and the pleasure of dispensing bis hospitality world to take the course of pharmacy success British cruiser Algering, which was in North to the, Commander-in-Chief of the French fully. In fact, there are not very many women Pacific sealing waters for the protection of Bri Squadron in China upon his Xxcellency's visit pharmacists in the business. For five years tish,saalams, and brought to Hakodate. It is to Macao to-day. As stated in my last, Admiral Slater Gonzaga has tabbured Inberteisure hours stated, says the Kola Chronclis, that the men Bayle and suite were expected here to-day, and to complete her work in this branch of study, who have arrivedini «Yokohama, are reticent departmental instructions were, issued from the She attended lectures and did much practical ¦ A Tokyo dapatch states that the fighting at regarding the circumstances of the disaster to Secretariat to accord the distinguished visitors work and experimenting to make herself perfect the Shaho has beep concluded for the present their steamer, as she cared contraband for the reception which the dignity of their office | As a result, her papers were given a very high fibang is not anded. The cosmy silll continues RussiaThey are quite destitute, having no demanded. A lookout was kept on the Guia grade by the State board. Bister Gonzaga will to attack in the direction of the Left Wing thing except the clothes they have on. They Fort for the torpedo flotilla which escorted the make use of her knowledge, of pharmacy, for Army Corps, probably to project the retreat of sustained life is Kamschatka" with raw fish, Admiral from Hongkong. Just about nige the good of the hospital where she has labours), the extreme Russian right wing. In other the paly food they could procure until rescued clock in the morning the division of four, as long and earnestly, and it goes without say directions the Russians have made a general The steamer is n total loss. The Captain of destroyers was descried in the distant roadstead, ing she will be much more, utful, to pay retreat, but is is to be remembered, says the by an Ensign, and a company took fis orders. Anhur, on the contrary, has born cille cut an the vertel has amiyed at Yokohama by rail, and by arrangement one gap was fired from institution than she has been, because of her dispatch, that there is still a large force which from a rat class pilvate. The other regiments from the rest of the world.--Translation' minds from Aomori,

the Fort announcing the approach of the little ability to perform duties of a higher character, kis not yet been placed on the deld. This | Ate bellaved to have suffired to an equal extent. | for The Literary Digest,

and campaign. They were prepared before hand for much that's surprising the world. MUR However, the Novaya. Vremja', (St Petare burg), in the course of some comparisoon bar? ween the siege of Sebastopol, which Tatras, nearly a year, and the siege of Port Arthur, remarks that the luttes "can have Vely little affuence upon the progress of thalwar The Si: Pelorsburger Zeitung"notes that Sebastopol was never wholly invested, being left free to receive supplies from the land side. Fort