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recover its prestige without executing an entire volte face. Worse still, these out. breaks among the troops, strikes among the working classes, and clamour of the people digie Cojiles Daily, ten cents: Weekly, twoity-generally, have alarmed financiers thoughout

The rates por quarter and per weem, pampasional The Anlly loans is delivered free when Lääkehrana in naseville to momonger. On copies went by post an litional #1.86 per quarter is ahargod fuit pontage. The postage on tin wockly lowna ta nhy part of the

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BIRTHS.

In the 21st November, at Singapore, the -wife of C. MCARTHUR, of a son.

On the 25th of November, at Shanghai, the wile of BUG. HYNDMAN, of a son.

MARRIAGE.

On the 25th November, at Shanghai, Join COCK 10 ANNIE, only daughter of the late R. H. Wigton, Esq, of Shanghai.

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On the 31st November, at Singapore, GASTON HINNEKINDT, aged 17 years, Inst son of „Madame Htinuekindt, of Woodsville,

On the 2811 October, at Chefon, at the Nan Lou, the house of Mis. J. L. Nevius, Miss Liste BainbrRIDGE.

Che Hongkong Celegraph

** Hongkong, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1995.

RUSSIA:IN KAVOLUTION,

It is perfectly plain to the impartial ob-

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Europe, and not a penny is forthcoming to pay the servants of the State or maintain even a form of government." The country is on the verge of a revolution, and unless the people are speedily calmed by fair means they will obtain what they desire by force if necessary. It is a most critical period for the Tsar and his Ministers, but they will have few sympathisers; for. It is due to their own lack of sympathy with the great mass of the people, their determined obstruc: tion of all advances, their cruel persecution of the Jews, and their autocratic methods that this trouble has arisen. They have raised a bogey which cannot be charmed away by a pretty tune played sulkily.

LOCAL AND GENERAL

THE Shanghai share report for list week and the annual report of the British and Chinese Corporation, Ld, are printed on the third page...

THE Saigon arrenal in sending the cannon.

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THE CAVE DESCRIBED.

AN AWFUL PLACE.

"RETURN OF THE VILLAGERS.

ST

The clans

AT THE FAIRS

Governor and aune arrived.

at the City Hall, and fr Lien-chau, 23rd Novembok. In my despatch of the soch inst.) 1 recorded Hongkong belonged to the Commission's inspection of the Mission | Andrew's Ball has gain property that had been destroyed. On Monday reputation and last afternoon, the party, baving previously vished expectations, even those of their tour of inspection, to the cave where the be great success the burni buildings, directed their attention, in W. Aimstrong, whó

massacre occurred. Nothing is neglected on the part of the Commissioners to make the in quiry a complete and impartial one, and it is perfectly plain that the very spot where the dreadful tragedy took place should come under the close personal observation of each indivi. dual member of the Commission despite the fact that the inspection and close scrutiny of the interior of the cave, if interesting, was not a task calculated to afford any degree of plen sure to those carrying out their duties, with such

scrupulous regard to every detail, i property, the cave is situated on a hillock Distant about a mile, from the Mission above the river and one hundred feet or so from the water, it is of course, very old. With due regard to fengikul, there are two banyan trees on either side. The doors, which had been shut after the missionarios had got in to escape the fury of the mob and were bat lered by the rioters, are very massive."

Inside the cave everything is completely wrecked. The idols, that were the objects of vederation by the people, have been broken and is scattered in every direction and lying about on and around the'altar; I suppose it is the altar, as the place appeared to me to be liko, one. On the left of the altar is a doorway which leads into a small courtyard about twen.

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tran rigrance of finality which "abandon ali kopie for those who after "The President's table was composed as fol. lows:

early, and dancing was commenced ly. The ballroom, which was and St. George's Hells conjoined, proved, as it always does on such occasions, the dancers. Somehow or another people bore: with the crush and enjoyed the mensely. It was a curious fac] that

ough Sh. Andrew's Hall unby far

profer St George's corated, dancers sec Hall, and while the founder was, towards morn ing, sometimes half empty, the latter was to the brilliancy of the scene. The glare of invariably crowded. There was no doubt as

light threw into relief the decorations, but the best decoration of all was that pawky o accent of the Scotch people hard, troublesome there, it pervaded the place. People who had never heard the "real thing in their lives before ware speaking Scotch with a fluency and vim that would have charmed. the heart of a "Glesca Keelte.". A Japanese gentleman who had been at the Mikado' Bell remarked that he had at lait discovered how it. was possible to be uproarious without maxing, a disturbance--it was only necessary to be a Scotsman and attend a St. Andrew's Ball. The utmost praise has to be given the members of Commitica; they worked early and late; indeed, did before and the result was that everything west off without a hitch. Cne of the features Berkeley, Mrs. W. Calham, Mr. Dav of the Bail was the extraordinary variety of the Mrs. J. C. Peter, Mr. W. A.

David Wood, Mr. W. Wilsong. dresses worn. There were officers in all man ner of raiment, from the clean-cut Naval messy, Mr. F. E.Kent and Mr. W to the latest recruit who sported crimson trews; wilted Highlanders, who kicked up their heels and enjoyed the freedom of the heath, once again; plain ordinary men lo plain ordinary

Will it be belisred; that from the Old Country? The evening dress, and a sprinkling of our gallant

The President of the St. Andrew's Society,Hongkong's best greetings to brither

sent off telegrams to all the adjacent ports 1****

Hi Excellency Sir Matthew Nathan, Hon. Mr. Gershom Stewart, Mra, Villiers Harton, Mrs. Genham Stewart, Sir Francis Piggott, Dr.^ A...” Renale, Lady Piggott, Hon. Mr. R. Shewan, Mrs. W. A. Cruickshank Commodore Berkeley, Bon. T. Sercombe Sinith Sir

server that Russia is in the throes of a crisis, and material rescued from the wrecked craiser ty feet across. Beyond this there is a circular some of the gentlemen worked, as they never HP. Williams, and Mrs. Williams,

perhaps the most serious of the many that

Sully back to France by the transporter opening at the back of the wall facing a wall of rock and immediately looking on a figurs of Buddha.

Fomitre..

On the 18th ult, the Courrier Saigonnais wrote to this effect; "The Sully is totally abandoned. All the vessels which participated in the different works of salvage, havs. left the Bay of Along."

The constant action of dripping, water has worn the rock smooth and the face of it has the appearance of stalagmites. At about twenty feet higher up the rock caves inwards, with these stalagmites banging down in all direc. tions. Every available niche is filled with im- ages representing the various delties the natives

Tur Colonial Secretary, informs us That the following telegram has been received from the Government of Burma, dated 30th upay homage to.

Hongkong has been declared an infected area. Inform 'shipping firms."

Geo. P. Lammen, auctioneer, put up for sale by public auction the steam launch An foi as the jay moored alongside. This launch was withdrawn for want of bids.

'On the right are twenty rough-worn steps carving round to the left and leading to the main entence to the cave which is about six

ON HANDS AND KNEEB

have jecurred" in the turbulent history of that country, and unless the Government walk circumspectly it may find itself de molished by the people. The present out WATSON & CO., breaks, in Sevastapol and Vladivostok, in St. Petersburg as well as in Moscow, aic the result of the persistent policy of repression which has been followed by the Russian ministers. Fear and force were the only weapons they used in dealing with the rabble, but now these have lost their meaning to those who have lost every-TRIS afternoon at Queen's Statue Whaif, Mr.feet high and branches in many directions. thing else. Industrial disorders are every where prevalent; the railways are, or were, in the hands of strikers and St. Petersburg was as effectually cut off from the rest of the world as if it never existed. The troops. An expresss was issued at Shanghai on Satur are clamouring.in every district for reforms, day to shippers to Vladivostok by, the Consul Socialists are gaining recruits by the score,

General for Russia, Mr. C. Kleinenow, notify and the Jews, the very people whont theng that the Russian authorities at Vladivostok (32 Russian Government should seek to pro liquors of all kinds.

have temporarily forbidden the importation pl

pitiate in view of its bankrupt exchequer, are being hounded out of the country or butchered in the streets by fends who quailed before the Japanese. As Dit American contemporary

puts it BUC. cinctly: "The Czar is represented to have made Witte dictator and is preparing to go with his family to Denmark for two

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Hongkong, 28th October, 1905.

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Hongkong, 25th October, 1905.

THE Hussian cruise: Cesareulich arrived at Cape St. Jacques on the 18th,ult, and, proceed ed up the river to Saigon. The usual salutes were given and replied to by the French cruiser Guichen and Redoutable. The Cesarewlich tek for Europe on the 23rd ult. She will be repaired at Toulon.

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MR. B. Taylor, Commissioner, Impérial mați.

The inspecting pity crept through this and explored the cave, being led by" braves "hold. ing larches to light the way. The passages in mosi places were about two feet wide by thres feet high; in some places they were even dar rower. Pointed rocks hang down from the top of the passages and sometimes we had to crawl on our hands and knees and wigle through. There were occasions when we had to get flat on the ground. The experience was novel to most of us. The place can be aptly describ. ed as a most awful one. The tunnels being pitch dark and resembling a logo rabbit war. ren, one could never stand upright and pro- gress was slow, It was like crawling through drain pipes, except that the sides were rough, Sometimes we opened into a big chamber as it were with water thrickling through..

The inspection of the cavernous lungule have proceeded to go over the place from where Dr. (Miss) Chesnut and Miss Amy Machle were thrown into the tiver, It has since been ascertained that Dr. Chesnut swam for quite a long distance to escape her pursuers before

being placed to death with a'trident.

THE CAUSE OF THE MASSACRE,

Notwithstanding that the investigation is being conducted with the utmost care and precision, it is perfectly plain that, so far, there appears to be no very clear indication as to the direct cause that led to the frightful massa- c. Probably the truth will never be got at Lal any rate, it will be most difficult to as

cerlain,

being incriminated in the hot and subsequent Twenty-two arrests of those subpected" of

murders have been already made...

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Volunteers

the Hos. Mr. Gershom stewart, who has won golded opinions by his camaraderie and excol- lent management, received His Excellency the Governor, who had not dared to sport a spor- ran, and without further delay the danclag began. The first dance on the programme was a set of lancers. The following" is the official sel

H. E the Governor and Mrs. Gershom Stewart; Hon. Mr. Gershom Stewart and Mis. Villiers Hatton : Colonel C. H. Jarling and Lady Piggott; Commodore H., P. Williams and Lady Berkeley: Han, Mr. R., Shewan and Mrs. H. P. Williams; Sir Francis Piggott and Mr. W. A. Cruickshank: Sir Henry Berkeley and Mis, David Wood Dr. A. Rennie and Mrs. W. Chatham,

It was a most sedate affair, but the exhuber and spirits of the Scots soon became evident, and the ballroom resounded with the “heucha", of the lusty Northmen. His Excellency the Governor has a happy nack of enjoying himself and still being the Governor-witness the way

Haggis appeared and that good spirit seemed to permeate the function, Always droll and humorous, Sir Henry Berkeley excelled himself, and, as, he said himself, it was very doubtful whether he was not a pukka

After the Haggis had appeared the President th Stewart, submitted the been received from"

Scato

GERBHOM STEWART, BARMSTRONG” secretary;

The following are replies which were read to the Scots last nigh

Shanghal, 9 50 p.m. For President and Andrew Society, fas Chief Mackay and bricket Scots send beaity: greetings,

LINDBAY, Wecrétai

For St Andrew's Society. Brisher Scols and fraternal greetings.

Brither Scot send hearty

STEWART LOCKH

President; St Andrew's Society, Stewart, President, St. Andrew Bither Scots send cordial greetinge

SIR JOHN ANDERSON, Governor

We Singapore, 1-40 p.m. The President, St. Andrew's Society, Hong kong.

Who are you the noo? Fipers ST. CLAIR.

Yokohama, 940'1.m. President, St. Andrew's Society Hongkong. Yokohama Scots greet brither Recen

"Scot, The" grand· Regency manner with t

which; be ・ lowered the beaker" captivated the hearts of the ladies and brought a smile to the face of those who looked on. A very sensible plan had been adopted by the

Tientsin.20 p.m. Committee of having the sipping and drinking rooms separate. Upstairs there was the buffer

President: St. Andrew's Society, Hongkongi where champagne cup and kindred drinks were Brither, Scots at Tientsin send heartiest muchty! Nobody Leemed to need direction to dispensed, but downstairs theid was Auchter greetings;

MACKAY, President Auchtermuchty. They looked at the sign on (07 old Auchtermuchty as if it were a charm and the door-it was the library-whispered "good Foochow Scols heartily reciprocate Wish

"dochow, 7.25 p/m2;

you merry St Andrew's nicht;? hade a beeline for the sanctified precincts.biz

months, which implies that he is afraid of me Custums, J. Udall, &irst Class Tide Waj.ing been completed, the Commissioners then the qualch of whisky went down after the being assassinated if he stays in St. Peters-ter, R. Seker, S. Wascan, and). Other, Second burg to attempt to weather the storm. The Class Tide Waiters, have been transferred imperial city is under martial law; Public from Shanghai to length, on the Tonkin' gatherings are being dispersed by Cossacks. Frontier, on promotion, and are now in Hong: Men are being shot down in the public kong, en route to their new posts, 'streets by the wholesale in cold blood. The WINE and spirit consumers will be pleased to railroads have stopped running. The opera-note the advertisement appearing elsewhere, tives of almost every important industry, in from Messrs. Gregor & Co., announcing a sub the country are reported on strike, Famine stantial reduction of ten per cent in the prices threatens the great cítics. Mutiny has again of all their wines and spirits on account of the high exchange. Messis, Gregor's example broken out in the Black Sea flect. The might well be emulated by merchants in other. battleship Palelejman, formerly the Ksias branches of trade, Potemkine, which a few weeks ago raised the red flag of revolt, is said to have been des 'troyed_by" incendiaries. Negotiations for a new imperial loai have been declared off," Then when the Governacht half appeased the people by promising them a system of constitutional government it was discovered that the powers of the body called, thereby into existence were so circumscribed as to bo By kind permission of Lieut. Col. A. G, Fitton, practically worthless. Little wonder that popups.o., and Officers, the Band of the 2nd Ball lar patience with the Tsar and his Ministers The Queen's Own" (Royal West Kent Regt.) is becoming exhausted, and that agitators find themselves leaders wherever they go. It is almost impossible for those unacquainted with Russian life to conceive the conditions endured by the mass of the people. Father Gapon has lifted the veil a triße, but the obscurity is as great as ever. Wo are told that the skilled mechanics. on the railways

ance Society and others interested in life in POLICY holders of the Equitable Life Assur

surance will be pleased to know that "Mess19., Shewan, Tomes & Co, the general agents for Hongkong of the Company; have to-day re- ceived the following telegram from the Society's head office in the United States:-"After the directors Equitable assets as claimed all in examination chartered accountants certified hand amounting 30th September 416 millions,"

will play the following programme: of music, during dinner, at the Hongkang Hotel, 10- monaw, znd inst. —

Marche-deerbee" Star and Stripes" "kunne Soula. Overal

**Schubert "Būppé Valaisin” La Serenata Selection from......." A Country Girl High and Fatro)..." The

"Bird of PaMAKS"

...Mauckton Mendelssohn"

Sales Aces of All-Nations, Godfrey Reminiscences Cake-Walk.............” Cotton Eltunaojna” kazan

God savethe King.

The presence of the Commission in pursuit of their peaceful investigation seems to have restored confidence in the minds of the affright ed villagers who are gradually returning to their homes.

property here.

Apparently Dr. Machle owns quite a lot of Contrary to expectations it is not very cold here, although rain has begun to fall.

It has been said that shere are few dancing men nowadays. Last sight the better part of the gathering was son-dancing people. There was such a crowd in this ballroom that those who went through the giddy whirl knocked, rapped," kicked," shoved," shook; squeered, rumpled and bit everybody in sight. Still, as everybody was in the best of humour and there was no after-thoughts people who, at ordinary times, would stand as a sort of dragon at the gate, actually laughed at the mishaps of the

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dance and shaved back wilba vähemence which page forhonour was almost, praiseworthy...:: Oạn thẳng must be The first game, for the handsome silver cup allowed; if the Scola and slow presented by Menz, Gregor & Coy the local || ordinary lifa they certainly know! wine merchants, was played yesterday at Cause ball go Men who way, Hay and resulted in a win for the’Raltigk maka

BASEBALL.

THE Russian cruiser Diana, which was in by 19 runs to 11. The game, although the bate which ot

port on the 14th ult., bound for Greece. It is

I went on strike for higher wages-they get the terned at Saigon for so many months, left thatting was heavy, was of a much better standard | who bave the hig

stated that an international conference is to be then previous gamos and the local nino should parad Queen's Run held at Athens to contidor various difficulties feel pleased with their "Improvement. The and disported themsel on which Greece and Turkey are at variance Raleigh team as usual played a good game have ruined their chan and to determine what steps should be taken to stop the massacres and troubles generally particularly Fuchs and Werts Bennett was it been anywhere hut a Scotch which keep the borders, in a state of ferment, prominent in the batting tariffe for the locals manager of the Yokohama Speci The Diana presumably will represent the Rus held down the "left garden" well, getting one fassed that although he bad alwa

an interests in the disputes. The Russian particularly hard catch after an exceedingly, opinion of the Scot he bad never' hospital ship Korea left on the 15th for Libau, long run, McHugh at centre was always where stood what was below that afier coaling at Saigon.

he was needed. The outfield os, well, as, the infield of local nige should back up each other est moroséness patil now M. A.O'D, Gourdia,living at West Point, sum-radre than they do in other words, get together led; he was amazed. maned My, R. Crus, a neighbour, for keeping & and devolope same losm work which is much Towards midnight ferocious dog, and allowing it to be at large better than individual play The line up and bling at the foot of without a murale. Complainant stated that the score by innings are as follows topi dog was a nuisance and always worried him.U... RA whenever he went in and out of his house, and,

equivalent of $250 of our money, per annum. Then when the Government promises a parliament to the, people it enacts that about 80 per cent of the professional men in the empire shall be ex cluded from the right of suffrage in the election of its members. Even Count Witte, who is apparently the one strong man at Rustin's service, has failed to meet the public demands for constitutional govern ment. In a pathetic appeal Count Witte cails upon his brothers" to go back to

SRALEIGH

work, to live peaceably and to trust In the lion account of its presence'a gumber of friends it Semple G Tomes?

Government; if they do so they will get all they want and more, but this eleventh bour repentance does not sull the people. They demand, something, tangible and that the Tear and bie Ministers will not give. It does not require any very special intellect to ase that autocracy le rooling to its fall Des

Marcroft who used to visit him with their Children, were McNairburst: Base Clyde now afraid to come to the house-Defendert Werls Cand Base: Routledge said the dog was not forecious; he had children Fennel Short Stop Allen

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MacPherson of bit oh was quite renile, has summons Green Left Field Griffen dog, which The was adjourned, and Inspector Collett was re| Rosgan? El-High Field Thoma quested to ascertain whether the dog was Slavin (Cap) Centre Field M ferocious or not, and whether it was safe to ale 24Innipged:173135450783 low it to be at large, and to make his report to Hongkong 0,2,181,0,1,6-19 His Worships

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