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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1905,

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SUBHCRIPTION RATES (IN ADVANCE), .

· DAILY~$30 per aduan. WEEKLY $13 per annum.

The rates for quarter and per mensem, poportional The daily bune la delivered free when the addrew

accesible to mowonger. On coples acut by post an additional $1.HU por quarter le charged for page, The postage on Elin weekly lwin so any part of the

world is 30 conts per qumære

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THE English, French and German mails of the 14th, 10th and 19th January, ware delivered in London on the r1th, 13th and 13th insta

THR adjourned meeting (due to absence of a quorun) of all committees of the Soldiers' Clah will be held at 11a.m. on the 20th inst

in the library of the Soldiers' Club,"

OUR RACE COURSE.

PREPARING FOR THE RACES.

NATURAL BEAUTIES. OF HAPPY VALLEY.

The preparations for the forthcoming race meeting under the auspices of the Hongkong

A PRIVATE meeting of the members of the Jockey Club are being pushed forward with Royal (longkong Yacht Club and the Hong-the utmost despatch, and already most of the larger works in connection with the races are kong Boat Club was held at the Hongkon well on the way towards completion. In some Hotel last evening, when it was decided that respects the Hongkong Jockey Club races the two clubs amalgamate...

Single Copies, Dally, ten cants; Weekly, twenty- As the passengers, who, arrived by the German Mail, ss. Princess Allte, is Captain F. W. Lyous, Deputy Superintendent of Police, On the and of February, at Kiukiang, the who returns from furlough, and on whose arrival Mr. E. R. Halifax reverts to his substantive

Hongkong Police.

wife of A. G. BETHELI, I. M. Customs, of a daughter.

differ very materially from those of other places | course, found in the fact that it is an amateur in the East. The greatest difference is, of

metling, where all are gentleman riders, Again, instead of having horses specially im- ported for the occasion, the hardy little Chinese

remember past race meetings in Hongkong will readily admit that if the pace is not record. breaking, it is at all events wonderful, when the size and apparent stamina of the ponies are

fidant of their security. There is no fear of an Ibrox Park affair at Happy Valley, any

ACCOMMODATION FOR 7,000 PEOPLE. Four of the stands, one of which is exception-- ally large, should easily accommodate 4,000 people. There is another, rather smaller, next to the Grand Stand which appears to be set apart for special purposes; while at the far end of the stables there is a largo erection which. will bo occupied by the Hongkong Hotel, and devoted also to other purposes. Altogether there are twenty sections, and it is roughly estimated that, the entire circle of stands, in- cluding the Grand Stand itself and the owners

stands over the stables, should provide accom- spend their time and their money too, doubtless, modation for 7,000 people. The boi-polloi can in the centre of the course, or they may climb the neighbouring hills, and watch the races in comfort and peace. Indeed, it appears that a

already been shaken by the din of the Chinese New Year, prefer to enjoy the race meeting from some vantage ground on the hills, and to make a pic-nic of the event.

TURF TOPICS.

14th February, mid-day. Scottish King (Bopte) and Norman King (outside), 17 mile, 36, 1.10, 145, 220, 2.54.1

„„Prairie King (Boots) and Saxon King, I mile, 34, 1.08, 1.43, 3.16. Prairie King beat his stable companion easily, pa

Umbrian King (shoes off), Desert King, half cantering, I milo, 34, 1.074) 1.40, 2.14.

Heather King, I mile, 34, 1.08, 1,42, 2,14. Jungle King, mile, 36, 1.12, 1.43.

Wednesday.

Alarm (0), mile, 39, .ta2/5, 1.432/5 Aladdin, I mila,

Salem, mile, 371, 7:05, 1.39, 2121/5, Highland Fling (Clarko), à mile, 31, 10415 Highland Chief (boy), mile, 34, 1037/5, 1.384/5.

Somali,mile, 36, 1.03 3/5, 1.45 X/5, 120,

On the gth of February, at Ningpo, the wife appointment of Assistant Superintendent pony is brought on the scene, and those who goodly number of people, whose nerves have 2.51.

of PAUL STAVE, of a daughter.

MARRIAGES.

On the 21st of January, in H., M. Legation Chapel, Feking, by the Rev. F. L. Norris, M.A., BUILDINGS. Acting-chaplain fo H.D.M. Legation, JOHN WALTER, third son of Thomas William Ri chardson of Swatow, China, to JESSIE AUGUS TA, youngest daughter of Heary Thomas Otter- will of Felixstowe, Kent..

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At the Holy Trinity Cathedral, Shanghai, on the 4th February, by the Rev. A. J. Walker, M.A, ALBERT EDWIN HOUSE, Lieutenant,

THE contract for the erection of the new quarantine station. at Cebu has been let to the California and Manita Lumber Co. Men and materials will shortly be dispatched from Manila to rush the work which is to be com-

menced inmediately. This will be the second Complete quarantine station in the islands.

taken into consideration.

IN THE STRAITS. "In Singapore and the South generally the races are contested by specially stained Aus tralian horses. Nowadays, the horse required to win a race in the Straits, even when the

iween $1,co3 and 54,00). The result is that

AT TIK STABLES, The stables are exceptionally roomy and well-arranged. The names of the owners who have up to date taken stalls are placarded on the various stalls, but a good many stalls have yet to be taken up. The following is a list of

Sport Royal 1st, Highlander 2nd, and Wee Macgregor (Robertsons) 3rd, 12 mile, 36, 1.1. 1.46, 2.20 2/5, 2.21 3/5.

Two-Step and lecken Schmidt, 4 mile, 35, 7:09, 1.428.

EARLY BIRD.

Royal Navy, H.M,S. Sirius, seventh son of the The Hon. Treasurer of the Alice Memorial purse is but a trifle, will cost anything be: the owners whose names are ticketted on the Japan to-day, are Messu. F. A. Cumming, N.

Late Mr. L. W. House, of Alverstoke Parish, Hants, to ELLEN, second daughter of Mrs. H.

S. Goodfellow, of Shanghai.

On the 7th inst, at All Saints, Tientsin, Captain ACCURTI, Imperial Austrian Navy, to DAISY, eldest daughter of the late Harold van Meyeren, of Tientsin.

DEATHS

On the 8th of February, at Chinkiang, JAMES KIRKWOOD, 1st Engineer of the Revenue cruiser Chuentiuo, aged 57 years.

At the General Hospital, Shanghai, no the 4th February. ARTHUR DOUGLAS, of the Pingshang Collieries aged 17.

At the Kiangsu Chemical Works, on 8th February, FREDERICK MANN, aged 47.

On the 4th inst., at the Isolation Hospital, Shanghai, MINNIE, relict at the late William Allen, many years pilot of s.s. Pekin.

At hospital, Bhanghaj, on the 13th instant, WILLIAN Walker Rudger, engineer, aged 23 years, youngest son of Robert Rodger, Port Glasgow, Scotland.

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THE AUSTRALIAN MAIL

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There are many Whiskies to bo

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BAD, PASSABLE AND

OTHERWISE.

The anomalous attitude, which has been adopted by the Australian government with regard to the over-sca mail service contracts, was first indicated that one of the conditions under which the mail service subsidy would be renewed was that the vessels in which the mails were carried should be manned [32 from quarter deck to stokehold by white labour, the 1. and O. Company immediately stated that they would have nothing to do with a contract on these terms. The Orient

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and Nethersole Hospitals begs to acknowledge with thanks the following donations to the funds of the Hospitals:-Rev. G. Gussinan, Rev. C. Gutmann, Messrs. E. H. ftving, G. P. Lammert, Geo. Banker, Jorge & Co., D. W. Craddock, H.-T-Richardson, P. S. J., R. S. P. and Kuhn & Komor, $5 each,

THE Henry Dallas Dramatic Company is ex pected to arrive in Hongkong on or about the 23rd inst, when they will open for a season at the Theatre Royal, City Halt Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dallas, who were much missed during their last season, are coming out with the com- pany, and many new artists have been engaged. The Dallas Company have just been playing successfully in Colombo.

the races are in the bands of a fortunate few who have, the money to spare for this sport of kings, and the average man has only the questionable privilege of squandering his hardly carned shekels by means of a pari-molyel.. Then, the jockeys are all professional men, whose whole life is devoted to the training and riding of horses, from the immature griffin to the fully-fledged animal.. Occasionally a won der is produced, such as Essington, for ex ample, which carried of all the honours of the turf in the Straits, and the Malty States for a couple of years, ad never knew defeat in a big

race...

AMATEURS V. PROFESSIONALS.

In Hongkong, on the other hand, the races being promoted by amateurs and limited to amateurs, there is the certainty that we shall enjoy sport in the truest sense of the word. Without going into the merits of that much-

stalls, together with the number of stalls which they have declared it is their intention to

-occupy →→→

?

Mr. W. J Gresson, 14 stalls; Mr. H. N. Mody, 12 stalls; Mr. T. F. Hough, 5 stalls; Mr. H. P. White, 8 stails; Mr. Clarke, a stalls; Mr. "Griffio" 1 stall; Mr. Mackie, stail; Mr K. Wibel; 5 stalls ;- Mr. D. Macdonaldj 4 stalls ; Mr. G. C. Moxon, 2 stalls; Mr. John Jupp, i stall;

The Hongkong and Shanghai Bank,

Junior Mess, stall; Mr. Britton, stail;

Mr. G. H. Potts, 4 stalls;

Mr. Kennedy, 8 stalls.

The facilities for allowing the horses to be

The following have been chosen to play for the Hongkong Football Club in the Rugby match against a Naval team at Happy Valley vexed question, amateurs v. professionals, it fled from the stables to the course are ad- to-morrow. Kick off 4.45 p.m. „Back:-T. can be said that for those who enjoy sport for mirable. Each horse is led. along a wide Gray. Three-quarters: A S. Kempthorne, its own sake amateurism has a charm which is central passage to the rear of the Grand T. E. Pearce, G. R. Horsay, G. B. Macdonald, not always to be found when professionalism Stand, and a clear thoroughfare is afforded Halves:-J. P. Jordan, A. B. de Vrulle. For is to the front. And the beauty of it. ali isto the entrance of the course. The stables wards: R. Hailifax, K. M. Kanking, J.that the commonest of cominon cobs, owned are well ventilated, and the sanitary arrange Harova, J. C. Stosa, W. B. Duncan, U. G. G❘ by the humblest stable, has every chance Bailey, E. Rogers, and H. F, Chard.

of romping home a winner, for the simple

MR. II. R. Hancock; of the firm of Messrs. Shewan Tomes and Co., of Hongkong, who arrived here lately, says the Manila Cablenews, is the champion tennis player of the Orient, Mr. Hancock lately played the best player in Manila at the grounds of the Manila Club, and easily won the series. The Manila man won

the first set but Mr. Hancock-won the succeed.

ing two with such ease as to inspire the sus picion that he was not trying in the first Last January, however, Mr. Hancock played the California champion in Hongkong and was defeated.

reason that it will meet its own kind on the field, and not animals of a special strain which from their birth have been nurtured for the occasion.

AT HAPPY VALLEY,

But in another respect. Hongkong is especially favoured, for in Happy Valley we have a natural race course. It may be that in some far-off glen in the wilds of Australia, or in the heights of the Argentine, there is a rival to Happy Valley; but it is to be doubted. The view itself is a panorama, ever changing. ever beautiful. Enclosed on three sides by lofty hills, and with a view of the sea on the

ments are all that could be desired. The ent tire building has been re-painted and looks as

bright as a new pin.

THE GRAND STAND.

SHANGHAI VISITORS... Among the guests arriving from Shanghai, as riders and spectators, by the Empress of H. Moller, F, W. Irvine, W. C. Perie, anil. J. A. Hayes. Of these Mr. J. A. Hayes will ride exclusively for Mr. H. N. Mody, whose guest he is. Messrs. 'Moller and Alderton, also his guests, will ride for Mr. Mody, as well as for other Mr. Irvine, another guest, comes merely as a sport and spectator, as does also. Mr. Perle. The rideis expressed themselves ́as 'anticipating good sport, but did not at all appreciate the voyage which brought: them to cur shores, as the sea was very tough, and the weather most unsealed and unpleasant, so that they were all glad to get on terra firma once again.

owners,

Another party of guests is expected by the French Mail and our Shanghai friends may depend on receiving, right royal hospitality during the Race week.

NAVAL NOTES.

FRENCH CHUISER "SULLY" AGROUND, M. Liében, French Cansul, courteously ins forms us that the French cruiser Sully, on the China Station, has gone aground in Along

Bay, on the coast of Tonkin, French li do- China, It is believed, however, that she is only on a sand-bank.

HARMSTON'S CIRCUS,

[The Sully is an armoured cruiser, deck. The Grand Stand remains as it was before, protected, ef 1o,coo tons displacement, with an indicated horse-power of 20,500. Her nominal with the exception that it has been re painted and re-decorated. Even the weather cock speed is 31 knots and her armament: #2 7.6 above the ornamental dame has been re-gilded.in.3 8.6.4 in quickfirers; 4 4 in., 24 smaller. It has been remarked that if the weather cock ED. H.K.T] could point out what is to win as easily as it. shows the direction of the wind there would be few people looking at the horses. The stair case and approaches have been painted and Harmston's Circus which has just concluited. altogether the Grand Stand is a credit to the very successful season in Manila, and Nor- Hongkong Jacky Club Indeed, there are thera Luzon, P. 1, is dus to arrive in Hongkong few grand stands in the East which can equal on Saturday next, and will perform for one that at Happy Valley. At Singapore the men-week on the old ground at Causeway Bay, ut

ton for a season has been abandoned; as the pro mised guarantee was not forthcoming. Mrs. Harmstoo-Love has imported a new lion to replace, those, so unfortunately suffocated on arrival in Manila, which is now awaiting the circus at Kennedy's Stables, in charge of Caplain Liado, who came up from Manila to receive and look after it, pending the arrival of the ahes, drom Manila, as it was deetned inadvisable to tranship to Manila for such a short stay. This lion is a magnificent specin:ca of the African type, and has been for the Inst two years in the possession of Bostocks at home, and is known as a "bouncing lion,

Company appeared on the scene and it Fock cooks, from the 5.5, Kaifong, started out fourth, any of the verses which make up the bers' stands are very bleak affairs, and so ting up many novelties. The proposedtriplö Cañ to have a good time last night, and had it; bus song of "Killarney" might be applied to it separated that it is a sort of day's journey to

seemed for a time that they would fill the breach left vacant by the withdrawal of the Pand O. Company. But again the Aus tralian Government destroyed their chances of securing an efficient service by a policy of niggardliness. Under the contracts which are now about to expire Australia pays of £72,000. The Federal Parliament, how ever, has laid down new conditions, under which the company would provide a faster service than before and have to carry the mails both ways for the Australian subsidy, for the Imperial Government may be expect ed to consider that it has done its share by contracting with the P. and O. Company for a fortnightly service. The Orient Company offered to fulfil the conditions, provided the subsidy was increased to £140,000; but that tender was rejected, so that to all intents and purposes Australians have no guarantee that their mails will be carried out of their country when the existing con- tracts expire. Australia is naturally isolated from the world's markets, but with this addi- tional handicap it will be impossible for producers to compete on anything like a fair

the answer:

level with the traders of other countries. And how has this state of things come about ? A Sydney contemporary supplies Simply that the whim of a suction of Federal politicians to try to compel steamers to employ all white labour on ocean voyages may be indulged." Unless some arrangement is arrived at shortly whereby Australia will be assured of regular mail communication with the mother country and other nations heavy material loss is bound to result. It is to be hoped that the sensible section of the community will realise in time the effect of their latest fad, and save

were one in a poetic vein, but poetry and horse-racing are ant exactly an agreeable

couple.

A RACE COURSE FROM A SWAMP.

occupies are at present, at any rate, the best in the Far East, from whatever point of view they may be considered.

go from one end to the other. Bangkok Sport- then refused to pay the piper, and that led to the trouble. It appears they went into a kaifong

ing Club have a very elaborate building, but (neighbourhood) not their own, and proceeded

few would assert that it is equal to the range to make merry on the best Chinese "cbaw"

of buildings.in Hongkong. At Shanghai ex- When it is remembered that. Happy Valleytensive improvements are being made in to be bad in Shak-tong-shui, washed down with

was once a swamp, as foul and treacherous as respect of the buildings on the race. course. liberal libations of samshu, and enjoyed the any Irish bng, and that to day it is one of the Taken attogether, then, it may safely be main society of their lady friends for several hours. picture spots of Hongkong, the remarkable tained that Hongkong's Grand Stand and But when the landlady produced the bill they change will be appreciated. Where cricket race building-to say nothing of the magni. did the vanishing act with alacrity. But they and football are now played were the Hong-ficent scenery around Happy Valley and did not get far away, is the landlady's heart-kong gardens, but they have passed away, and the delightfully sheltered spot which the course rending cries attracted the attention of a lutong like the flowers that bloom in the spring have to four flying figures, and like the brave Irish nothing to do with the case. The swamp was soldier of history, "he surrounded them," and drained, and now there are two courses, the alone he arrested all four! Among the charges inner course-a gravelly sail-being utilised oy against the men was that one deliberately sat ordinary riders who wish a short canter; and down on a burning lamp (probably feeling the outer, which is of fine soft turf, almost as before Mr. Gompertz this morning, His Wor- racing purposes. cold) and broke it. In the result, when placed easy to the feet as English turf, for training and ship advised the men to go out of Court and endeavour to settle the matter with the land. Indy. They did so, and shortly after returned and said they had settled the matter of the "chow" by paying $8, but that was not to in- clude the damage to the lamp and other things. His Worship fined them $3 each for their dis orderly conduct, and $1 each as compensation to the landlady, und warned them not to be charged before him again. The men paid

their fines.

PREPARING THE COURSE

GENERAL RUMARKS., One feature, which should not be overlooked, is the excellent system of distance posts. The distances at which they are placed round the course are clearly shown in large figures, so that the jockey is not obliged to strain his eyes when a post loonis in sight. More than that the spectator who may stroll round the course to see the start of a short distance suce has no difficulty in fading the whereabouts of the proposed start; To finish with the judge's box where all races finish, and the stewards' stand where all race questions are settled, it has only to be said that these are placed in their old position directly in front of the Grand Stand.

A visit to the course the other day showed how carefully the Jockey Club Stewards, with their indefatigable Clerk of the Course, are get- ting the outer course into condition for next weck, and it also revealed a distinctly Easter scene, which although it would minaze people at home is passed by here as of no account, because common. The izon rollers were be ing dragged by twenty-two persons, twenty of whom were women! The roller' was not ex- They have been painted a dull red; in keep- ceptionally huge, but even Chinese wonten ing with the general colour tone of the build-

After the short season here the Circus is bool.d to go on to Bangkok for a season, after which they expect to visit Burmah and Indie, the latter country being always a "happy hunting ground" for them. This excellent show should be welcomed back with crowded tents, as ibe weather is now more favourable for the forg run out, and the increased, tram car servica affords extra facilities for getting to and from speedily.

NEW REGIMENT,

FOR HONGKONO.

The transport Clive sailed from Singapore on 13th instant with the 19th Infantry (The Moultan

CHEUNG Fong is a master tailor, doing busi have not all the strength in the world, and the ings. There is no doubt that the Committee ment) for Hongkong.

way they hauled that roller along the track was of the Club, or those responsible for the pre- A VERY wide circle of friends, more especially

a sight to see. The Chinamen, naturally, reliminary arrangements, have carried out their trained from pulling the ropes; their duty as duties conscientiously and well. To Mr. T. F. Fords and masters was to encourage the weaker Hough, the Clerk of the Course, every praise vessels by word and gesture, to whip up the should be given for the able manner in which flagging, and to cheer the weary.

he bas superintended these preparations which will best be appreciated when the races start

..

THE WEATHER.:

THE PERMANENT BUILDINGS.

aged by the Hongkong Jockey Club Com

Up to the present time, the workmen eng.next week.

mittes have been, mainly concealed with the re-decoration of the. permanent buildings-the Grand Stand, the stables, the enclosure, and mer, Chief Assistant of the Hongkong Obser The following report is from Mr. F. Plum the accommodation for the judge and stewards.vatory

A start was made last week with the, erection On the 15th at 11.40a.m. The barometerhas

the country from the dire effects which most ed a smashing blow, which caught Wof the extra stands, that for the Club Lusitano risen in Japan and over that part of the Pacific

certainly will ensue should the present policy be continued.

other stations,

in shipping and masonic circles, has learnt with deep regret of the death of Mr. James Kirkwood, formerly Chief Engineer of th Peiyang quadron under Admiral Lang, and afterwards for many..years Superintendent: Customs Engineer at Hongkong. Mr. Kirk- wood, who remained in harness till the last, and was Chief Engineer of the Revenue cruiser Chulian, died at Chinkiang on Sunday fast -N. C. D. Newtus.

SHIPPING AND MAILS;

ness at No. 26, Graham Street. Cheung is also a very violent man, and this morning he had to pay the penalty for his violence. From the facts of the case heard before Mr. H. H. J. Gompertz at the Magistracy this morning, it appears that Cheung, some days ago, dismiss ed Wong Tak, one of his workmen, for some trivial fault, and refused to pay him the wages due to him to date. Yesterday afternoon he went back to the shop and asked either to be paid the wages due, or be allowed to work the month out. Without a word the violent Cheung seized a beavy ruler lying by bis side, and am

straight across his mouth. The blow cut up his lips frightfully, laosened all his front teeth, occupying the most prominent position, and as damaged his tongue and gashed his chin and these are of the usual type adopted in Hong check. The poor man at once started for the kong they should be ready for occupation in a Central Station to report the matter to the few days. But, of course, a good deal remains police, leaving a trail of blood along the road, to be done.

NEW STANDS ERECTED. and on arrival at the Station was so weak and exhausted that he was unable to tell his tale, Starling from the north-westera point, five until, after he had lost some more blood, In large stands are la course of construction. fair. Tur death is announced of Mr. J. Bernet, the spector Smith was enabled to staunch the fer-Built up on slender poles, to the height of about WITH reference to the four Europeans who The M. M. Co.'s an Oceanlen, with the rible bleeding, and bring the man round. He twelve feet, the stands are firmly secured and raided the Chinese Club in Jervais Surect, as next French Mail, left: Singapore to-day at 6 then laid his charge, and Cheung, the brute, roofed over with the usual matting. To the recorded in these columns last evening, the am, for this portra Saigon, crudel was arrested, with the result that this morning inexperienced; eye,, and to the stranger, the police have succeeded in arresting the other The L. C. S. N. Co's 4.5. Namjang left Cal- His Worship, after some severe words regard stands might seem to have a somewhat rickettywo accused, and all four of the men have been cutts for this port via the Straits on 12th inst., ing his conduct, fired him $35 for the unpro and unstable appearance, but those who know identified by the members of the Club as the and may be expected here on 1st proxim

intruders. Formal evidence of his arrest was The Apear Co's-8.8. Calkering Ağcar from voked assault, and ordered him to pay to what the Chinese can do in the way of binding taken before Mz Gompertz this morning, and Calcatta left Singapore for this port yesterday compensation to Wong. The question as to poles together and the wonderful elasticity and the case was remanded. All the men are of afternoon, and may be expected here on 21E

strength of these structures, will be quite con the beachcomber stamp (33 "Lenihan," It should have been "Lanaghan." | "wages could be dealt with in the Civil Court?

LOCAL AND GENERAL. THE coinage of TL 1 coins is going to be

started in Tientsin.

ex-champion billiard player.

By a printer's error in our issue last night the name of the gentleman who rendered "first aid" in extinguishing the fire at No. 89, Queen's Road West, was made to read

near the Loochoo Islands and has fallen at all

Gradients are, moderate upon the east coast of China and moderate NE. monsoon will pre- vail in the Formosa Channel. They are still steep upon the south coasts and strong, but moderats NE. winds may be expected in the northern part of the China Sea,

Force Fresh E. 10 NE. winds, cloudy,

MAILS DUB Indian (Catherine Apcur) 1st inst. French (Oranien) zzud inst. - American (Manchuria) 25th inst. Indian (Namsang) ist prox. Canadian (Athenian) and

prox.

The Imperial German Mail s.s. Room which left here on 18th ult, arrived at Genoa on 14th inst., at 6 p...

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