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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17 1906.

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SUBSCRIPTION RATES (IN ADVANCE). DAILY-130 per nantin. WEEKLY $1 per annum, The races per quarter st por unchum, proportional. The daily issue in delivered free when the slitrów in Mecmailin to wager. Da cop on ment by posİ KU additional $1.50 per qancer in charged for postage. T'he postage on the weekly is to any part of the

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Single Coples Daly, les coite: Weekly, twenty

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The Hongkong Celegraph

HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, January 17, 1996.

CANTON HANKOW, RAILWAY

COMPLICATIONS.

THE 3.4. Numantia is to be docked for repairs.

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AT the Diocesan Girls' School to-day, Lady Neal distributed the prize won by the scholars during the year. There was a large attendance of those interested in the students and the work of the school.

SERGT. Grant prosecuted the master of a West Paint boarding house this morning for keeping a boarding-house för emigrants without the necessary fiecuse. Mr. C. A. D. Melbourne“ imposed a fine of $15,

For being in unlawful possession of some electrical apparatus, without being able to give satisfactory explanation, a Chinaman. was fired $to this morning by Mr, F. A. Hazeland. Inspector Gauld prosecuted.

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Tak, case in which Robert Packham charged tallyman, in the employ of the Godown Com pany, for absenting himself from duty without permission was concluded this morning at the Police Gourt. Mr. C. A. D, Melburne fined the defendant $to,

is stated that the amount of the coat captured ost steamers seized by Japanese men uf-war during the Russo-Jap (nese war, and confiscated by the Prize. Courts, is estimated at 91,188 tons, of which 86,36,3 tons were Welsh or ther fascign coal, and 7,815 tons Japanese. Pung of the Japanese at Yy per ton, the total value the value of the foreign coal as Y15 per ton and reaches Y1,685,870,

TURN TOMICS.

January 17th.

·STRANKAS IN COLLISION.

"TAI ON", KWONGTUNG."

This case which was fully reported in our issue of yesterday, was resumed before His Honour, Sir Francia Piggott, Chief Justice, in Admiralty Jurisdiction, this morning, Captain Morrison, of the 8.8. Powan, sitting as

A slight drizzle was falling on the ence course lo-day, and after last evening's shower the track was wet. All the gallops were performed on the inside course, commencing at 6 o'clock. The late Mr. Herbert Rosele two China ponies were put up to public auction at 7-39 bought by Mr. Sassoon H. Michael for $350; this morning. The handsome grey hack was and the blue dun-the faster of the stable coming, of Messra. Ewens, Harston and Harding, Mr. M. W. Slade, instructed by Mr. R. Hard-" panions-fell to Mr. H、 P. White for $300.

It is reported that. Mr. Mudy's two derby, Sharp, .K.C., instructed by Mr. 1. H. J appeared for the plaintiff company, and Mr. E. griffins galloped yesterday over'a three-quarter Gelge, of Messrs. Jolinson, Stokes and Master mile course, time, 1.39.

appearing for the defendants,

assessor.

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Mr. Sharp said that he had had two copies of the enlargement of the chart prepared, and Captain of the Tai Onto prepare similar charts he presumed that His Lordship would ask the

so as to give his version.

The "Isolated One," as he is ternteil by the sportsmen who attend the gallops, continues his aloofness, from the vulgar herd. "It is hard. ly sportsmanlike to maintain a studied reti cence under such circumstances, and the in- of the course is not what one would call that it would be more convenient if the -dividual who thus ostracises the other h-bitues His Houour: Oh yes. The assessor suggests popular. His attitude might be commendableather captain' prépared his chart on tracing in ipinalist; it is the reverse to a patron of paper, and then, that could be superimposed un the paper one now before the Court, and then it could be decided at once if they

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the turf.

As usual, I append the times taken at the

course.

Babington's sub, Jung 3, 36, 1 to, Baluchis's sul dime missed,

steady canter.

Hough's derby.griffin, 1m., 7, 38, 1.15, 1.49,

coincided. It would be a saving of time, and

easier for the Court to compare the courses, is in any case they could only be approximate. Mr. Cordeiro said he was the chief engineer of the Kwonglung at the time of the collision, Sycee King, pm, 37, 1.12, 1.46, 2 18.

and went on duty at 3.15 am. lle remained Cruickshank's sub, and Dickson's sub, fm, until the time of the collision. The log book 314, 1951, 1411.

Chater's sub, im; 33, 1.80, 1.49. 2.21.2/5. Highland Laird and Highland Man, 14 m.,

35, 1.0, 1.45.

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Kadoorie's griffin (din), ¦ m., 34, 128, 1.14: Black Cherry missed, Moxon's sub, steady caster, 40, 1.15 2/5 1.48.

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produced was kept by himself. The Awong collision. There was no change in the speed. tung was going at half speed at the time of the

The ship was pui at half speed at taan. The first change was at 5:2 h. when she was put to "full speed." He was in the cuging you m at the time when the order came to go, fill speed and he carried out that under. The Emerald King, 1 má 36, Lari, tash, 2.17.

vessel was going about seven knots just pre- Kadoorie's lethy grey, accompanied by vinusly to the collision. This was with subscription "griffin, 34. 108 4/5, 1.45, 2,18,ut ide. He had not [ The sub, was felt about twenty lengths behind. steam. His maximum speed was 11.4. 60- full head of Forward and Bank's sub.,': m., 7, 2, 35, 1.09. | ing "into Cantun they always put on a low Banic's sub heat Forward;

pressure of steam, unless they were late, and 1.21 2/5, 1.59; 2.37 3/5.

Shewan's 2 subs. dug and grey; ; in., 42, on that day he was going about knots. After he put his engines full speed he went on deck and saw the Tot On approaching on the port

engineer and he waved to him, and then went side. She was pretty hear, and was over- hauling the Krungtung. He saw the chief below. At that time the Tai Oa's funnel might be level with the A'wangtung's,, Witness was standing a little forward of the fanel on the port side, and the chief engineer of the Tai O# was standing near her fanuel on her starboard side. His next order was full speed ahead, tez full speed astern; that was at 5.28 am, but he felt the rollision a 'ew seconds before that. He put the engines astern, and they' went aftern for about half a minute. Then the order was "stop" and he stopped. He did not feel apy second collision. He then sent a man on deck to see what was the matter, and he came and told him. If a vessel gets into shallow water it reduces her speed, and the effect would be greater with a deeper drafi vessel as she would be closer to the ground.

Banzai and Highland Star, am, 34 1.40, 4.47, 7.23. 33 415, 1.07/144 1/5.' Rushed rather Yop Governor's 2 subs, chest and bilk, m,

fast at the beginning.

1. Jordan's sub, and; Mady's suba, 1 m. 37;1.11, 146,

J. R. M. Smith's grey sub. d Hynes' sub.

34, 1.07, 1.41 2/5.

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· Goetz's a subs ; tím., 7, 4171.19, 4.52; the white stocking sub beat his stable companion.

R. Kadoorie's derby sub,, Jaj, 2, 301, 1081. Gold King, m., 36, 1.12, 1.44 4/5, 2.19 3/5. Humphreys's donkey tad sub, joined Gold King at fm, 36, 1.10 4/5, 143-

Forrest's sub, 39, 1.15 2/5 1.49 3/5. Macdnaal's blk. sub, and Alarm, In., 36, 1.74 415, 1.53 3/5, 2.47 15

Fotts's 2 60 m. 38, £ 12, 144. Saxon King, owned by then Kaiser, Im, 33 2004 3/5.

Rus's sub, rm, 2.35, Jast quater 33 White's jul Smith's subs., Jan, 1.44, last quaner 341.

Diamond King, 1, 37/5, 1.15 1.47.

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When the alarm clock strikes 5 30 on these raw mornings it is heart-breaking to leave a warm bed and repair to that bleak and cof race track, to clack the times of the various ponies. When I crawled out of bed this only two or three sportsmen present. morning, and arrived at the track, there were

The morning was, damp and cold, and at about a quarter to seven a dazzling rain com the order of the day, Quite a few adjourned menced to fall, and chilled extremities were le the coffee-room, where they appealed to have secured a remedy, but some enthusiasts remained in the open the while.

Cross-examined y Mr. Slade : Witness said he' wrote up the log himself on arrival in Camion.

His-Bomous; I see there are two alterations. in the orders written in the log book—is that asual?

Witness. No; it may be a mistake in copy

off the slate.

His Honour: Are these alteration's niade by

order?

Witness: No, they are made on finding out the mistake.

It will be exceedingly unfortunate for South China if: the arbitrary action of the His Excellency Syr Matthew Nathan will dis.. Viceroy in levying, unpopular taxes should tribute the prizes to the successful students of still further delay the construction of the Belitigs Public School at noon, to-morrow, Canton-Hankow railway. According to a We are requested to state that Mrs. Bateman, Canton correspondent, the Government in the headmistress, will be pleased to welcome Kwangtung propose to double the "chine parents of the pupils and former students fed likin; collect a poll-tax'; and levy a rate the function, on wealthy natives; and the reason given for Tur land bailiff prosecuted two natives before WHISKY,hese new impositions is that money must Mr. F. A. Hazeland at the Police Court this by raised for the building of the railway with morning, for erecting matslieds at Wang-nei- the utmost despatch. In framing thesew. The first man was fined £5 and ordered chang village, without the perinission of the P assessments, the Viceroy seems to have over $16.50 looked or disregarded the patriotic move the second man was' lischarged, ust was order to remove the matstied within forty-eight hools; ment which prompted the Chinese mered to remove his matshed and garden within Chants and gentry to nume forward volume week. tarily and offer to subserie lunds towards the construction of the Canton Hankow rail way, in order that foreigis capital should not be anyolved 18the scheme. Without, ap A. S. WATSON & CO., patently, in any way recognising the self saquificing efforts of these loyal subjects, the Viceroy has now promulgated a series of taxes, whose meidence will weigh unjustly, inasmucli as they will be drawn from SOUTELS which may not reap.

SOME time ago a Chinaman was sent to gani any direct advantage from the railway to Hankow. If the taxes Street, and a native woman gave evidence for throwing stones at a certain house in Ship were imprried solely upon residents closely against him. Meeting that woman at Wanchat allccted by the new line, on likely to derive yesterday, he decided to have his' revenge, so | positive benchts from its construction, the licking up some mud ke-drubed it on her settin of the "Viceroy migiu bé comprelien.lace. He was arrested, and to-day he was sible" without being alisoimely, excusable, fined $75 or six weeks; hard labour; in lieu of but such a point of view does not seem to

it he was andered to be'exposed in the stocks for six hours. have entered into His Excellency's calcula-' livits at all. When Joyalists strive to retain | VICK-Admiral Sir Gerard 1, Noel, Commán- within their own bounds the construction der-in-Chief of the British squadron on the China Station, is to visit Hangkok towards the 134 public works suele as the canton- end of this month. The local Times says he Hankow railway, 10 the exclusion of will arrive, there on or about, the 17ti inst, on foreigners, they at least deserve some me the first-class cuiser #legur,, which will be sure of "uflicial condescension, but the accompanied by the despatch vessel. Aburity

• bowels of compassion" are apt to be found arrive there from Saigon, and will make a stay and two torpedp-bat destroyers. They will. in the Vicerby's yamsen at Carton. In these of about three days. circumstances, it is not singular that the mer- chants and gentry have coinbined to make In keeping with their reputation throughout common cause against the Viceroy's assess the East, the proprietors of White Horse Cellar ments. They have determined, unless a

whisky have issued several interesting souvenirs of the New Year. From Messrs. Lane, raw modus zizendi is fund, to denounce the ford & Co., who are the sole agents in long- Viceroy to the Throne, with the view of gel-kong, we have received a handy pocket diary fing him removed. There is something and memorandum lak, a bridge scorer, a pack ironically humoruns in this matter. Than of cards, which should serve to advertise the Viceroy, Shum, there is no stronger upholder merits of White Horse Cellar over many whist of the doctrine "China for the Chinese and lule tables, and some useful blotting yet he is abenating the educated and in- fuential classes from his side by the adop tion of obnoxious laxes. The latter retort by lineatening to secure his removal from Kwangtung through representations to Pek. ing; if they succeeded Viceroy Shunt would f the happiest official in China, far it is common knowledge that, he considers his viceroyalty in the nature of banishment, and it has been his an endeavour to return. to, the Court schere he could bask in the sunshine of Royal approval, and where his undented talents would be appreciated and rewarded. It is manifest that strong feeling exists in Canton with respect to the Viceroy's decision to levy new taxes. One meeting broke up in confushin, and MIN MARCEAU, leading part in the opposition, has been ar an ex-tautai of Amoy, who has taken a tested. Mass meetings to protest against the Viceroy's edict were held yesterday, and we learn that only the approach of the Chinese New Year with the consequent necessity of settling accounts and winding up busi ness for the year-prevented a general stoppage of trade. The telegraph wires are barred against the merchants and gentry who might wish to communicate with Peking on the subject of the railway assessments. Canton and the surrounding district seemi to be writhing in antagonism to the Viceroy who remains hidden in his panen, pleading illness, or any other excuse which will pre- serve his isolation. At the same time, while issuing proclamations which offend his com. patriots, he studiously avoids intercourse with the representatives of foreign governments, Affairs have almost reached a deadlock,

The first pony was a good looking iron-grey,Tue Chinese Engineering and Mining Co., measuring 13h. in. Mr. H. P. White started Ltd., inform the Shanghai Press that the total Viceroy Shum holding the key to the situaIN Summary Jurisdiction, this morning, His the bidding at $155.50, Mr. W R. Roberson output of Kaiping Coal from the Company's tion. The present trouble with the Chinese Honour, Mr, A, G. Wise, Puisne Judge, pre-C. P. Chater added another. Se to that figure her, 1905, amounted to 20,45 tons, and the

was the next to raise the bid to $170, while Mr. merchants and gentry is unquestionably siding, Wong Yin, Altar Ping Tsing Tong, Several bids of £300 were heard, und eventually

three mines for the week ending 30th Decem serious, and the worst feature of the business sued the Tai Loi Chau Wa Ki for the recovery Mr. S. H. Michael got the pony for $350. is that in the contention the construction of of the sum of $945.72 being money dubon a tioneer's hammer was a dun (No. 36), Mr. 11.

sales for the same parind to 19,345 tons. the Canton-Hankow railway is likely to be promissory note, dated 2nd February, 1905, 1. White was the only bidder and the pony

The second pony to come under the still further delayed. Probably the Viceroy in face of the strenuous opposition which is including principal and interest. Mr. F. Paget was bought for $300, AMSTERDAM 1895 being offered to the new levies will recon- Heit, of Messrs. Brutton, Helt and Goldring, sider his decision, if only that a much-need appeared for the plaintiff. On the case being ed public work may be proceeded with and called, Mr. Hett said Mr. R. A. Harding had completed, whereby his own reputation as been appearing for the defendant, but it was an administrator will be enhanced. Resi-understood that he had withdrawn from the dents in Canton, however, foresee trouble in VIENNA 1902. the present condition of affairs, and it will be sentative of the defendant being present, Mr. case. Neither the defendant nor any repte well to keep a close watch on the move. Het proceeded to prove the claim, and judg-per Skupsking. (30-

ments of the officials and their antagonists. ment was given for plaintiff with costs.

CLARETS

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Bordeaux.

AWARDS: GOLD MEDALS AT

PARIS 1900,

HANOJ: 1902,

BORDEAUX 1895,

Dijon 1991,

LILE Igoa,

Hongkong, 4th July, 1905,

ROUEN 1896,

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A few gallops, were held and give below the times taken :- (Nos, 35 and 42), three-quarters of a mile, the H.E. the Governor's two subscription griffins last half-a-mile was course in min. 8 cc, last quarter 35sec.

Mr. Ellis Kadourie's d-thy and subscription griffins, one mile, 34, 19), 1.49, 2.184, Jast quar ter 321.

Mr Tiffenbacher's Saxon King, was sent half-mile which he covered in 14 15. last

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Cary, quarter Jisec. Brewer.

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By kind permission of L-Col Aitkin and officers, the Band of the gh, Infantry will play the following programmas of music, at the King Edward Hotel, during dinner, on Thurs day, 18th January (weather permitting):- Man (ut a the ferp '... Seimus. Contra Sang Section The Duchess of Dhumzil Piccolo Sola... "The Deep Blue Sea American Sketuli..............” Dowers Sunith "

find come the King.

NINE Chinamen were placed before Mr. F. A. Hazeland, this morning, at the instance of Sergt. Murrison, on a charge, of gambling at No. 24 Musque Street, to-day, Sert Morrison said that there was a rush when the police entered, and one of the defendants smashed i glass door, and cut his face in trying to escape. The prisoners, who were mostly cooks and houseboys, pleaded not guilty, but the first and second defendants-the ringleaders-were eacli red $100, of three months' hard labour, while the others were each fined $5..

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As a result of correspondence between 'Presid ent Roosevelt and the secretary of the San Fraucisco Merchants' Exchange the board of directors of the Exchange have passed resolu. tions in the course of which it is declared:

change, the present Chinese exclusion laws That in the opinion of the Merchants' Ex- should, in justice and equity, be amended as

WA. Cruickshank's Mikosh and Mr. CW. Dickson's black sub, one mile, 35, 1.13 *1.52, 2.26,

Gold King, one mile, 41, 1.15, 1.50, and 2.23. The donkey-tailed pony galloped a mile, 4 1.22, 1:55, 2:30.

Mr. 1. Forrest's bay sub, three-quarters of mile, 39, .15 1.50

Mr. Gen. Pulls' two subs, three-quarters of a mile, 1.44, last quarter 32sec,

Mr. G. C. Moxon's sub, three-quarters of a mile, f.48, last quarter 33.

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Sycee King, one mile, 37, 1.11, 1.45 2.171. Mr. r. Hough's derby pony rattled off a

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TELEGRAMS.

HONGKONG: TELEGRAPH'

SERVICE.

"'SINGAPORE' FATALITY:

P&O. AGENT MORTALLY INJURED. →

RESULT OF A CARRIAGE ACCIDENT.--

(From Our Own. Correspondent.]

Singapore, 17th January, -10.85 a.m.

The death is announced of Mr.

the Poninsular and Oriental Steam H. I. Chope, agent in Singapore for

Navigation Company,

carriage accident, in which lio Mr. Chope was the victim of a

sustained mortal injuries, his ribs

penetrating his lungs.

[The late Mr. Chope joined the P. &.O. Company in 1878, 'closely following Mr. E. A. Hewett, the agent for the Company in Hong

hope followed in the footsteps of Mr. Hewett.. kong. Indeed, throughout his career, Mr. When Mr. Hewett was transferred to an other agency from the London ·Office, 31. Chops took his place. ile came

Hewett at Yokohama, where he spent some out 10, the Fast in the early 'eighties and went to Hambay. In 1889 he relieved Mr.

180 was appointed chief clerk at Hongkong. years.. He was also at Kobe for a time, and in He remained in Hongkong for about a year, and in 1900 was appointed agent for the Com pany at Singapore. Mr. Chope was a capable agent, and did much to advance the interests of the Company and maintain its prestige in the Southern Culany. He was vice-chairman of

also acted as Reuter's agent. Mr. Chope was the Chamber of Commerce in Singapore and a member of the Municipal Commission, He about 45 years of age. He leaves a widow, two daughters, and a son, whin is in the military service in India-Rd., K.T.]

Tung Fui Ki said he was the second, or a sistant pilot of the Kwongling, and was on- board on the night of the collision where he

· came out of his cabin on being called. He noticed the stain of the Zui On was level with the Kwongtung's funnel. He then went into the wheel house and did not see the Tai On any more, He felt a bang at the time of the collision. That was about two or three minutes after he went into the wheel-house. The quartermaster was steering. Witness's daty was to help in the navigation and watch

the course. When the steamer arrives near Canton it is customary for the assistant pilot 10. go and assist in the working of the ihr morning. From the time he went to the wheel. He had a collision with a wal junk wheel-house until the collision took place, the captain and the chief pilot gave orders about the wheel. One order only was given, and that was "hard-a-port," and the wheel was just over accordingly. hat was after, the Tai O bad collided with the Kwongtung's stern. He felt the impact of the collision.

[Weuters]

The Elections.

An analysis of the voting shows a remark: votes, viz., 6'3,602 compared with 10,731 in able increase in the Socialist and Labour the same constituencies in 1900.

The net Liberal turn-over is 64,970.

MR. HELILIOS' DEFEAT. Mr. Norton, the Liberal candidate for Belilios, the Unionist candidate's 2,425. West Newington, polled 4.446 againál Mr.

that the success of the Labour party at the The Times and the Standard consider elections is a most significant feature.

·CANTON, NEWS,

ANOTHER MISSIONARY RELU UP.` [From Our Own Correspondent.]

Canton, Jan. 15th, 1906. The Rev. C. A. Nelson has reinened from a trip into the interior, and relates an interesting experience which he had. While tramping Along the footpaths, three men with guns rushed down the side of a hill and demanded that he "stand and deliver." A Chinaman with then Mr. Nelson demanded why he should be him began to expostulate without success, and molested while quietly passing along the road, le told the ruffians to be gone and not interfere with him. These brave robbers concluded they bad belter depart, and did so,'much to the relief of the missionary. Had these braves known that Mr. Nelson had a considerable sum of money on his person, and a gold watch, they might not have been so easily scared. Mr. Nelcon is to be congratulated on his, happy escape...

THE BANNER at the athleTIC SPORTS, The beautiful silk banner presented by the Viceroy for the largest nuinber of prizes won by any schont during the athletic gathering was won by the Canton Christian College. This reflects credit on the students and trainers of the Christian College athletic club. The commencement exercises of the College will be held on Thursday, at the College grounds, will be present and deliver an address, Honglok, The Rev. Mr. Brockman, of Shanghai,

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HOCKEY.

BALUCHIS WEST KENTS,

Valley yesterday afternoon the 129th Baluchis On the military hockey ground at Happy played a friendly game with the West Kents Regiment. The slippery turf seemed to be favourable to the Indians; for, although the West Kenis put up a better combination, the former defeated them by two goals to nothing.

HOCKEY CLUB 7. H.S. "HECLA

Club ground at Happy Valley yesterday after- The above match was played on the Hockey

mile. The last three-quarters in 39, 1.151.49y way of orders?-luth verbal and by sign.oon. The first half of the play was uninterest-

His Honour: Did you see any signs given Mr. Cruickshank's Spring Chicken, went together with fed erring in three-quarters of

His flanner: Was that when the ordering, as the Hecla players had "all the say."

a mile gallop. The last half-mile was com.thaid-a-port" was given?—Yes. pleted in imin. 42sec, last quarter 35500.

Lopper King and Melbourne, one mile, anin, 20sec, last quarter 35.ee,

galloped three-quarters of a mile. The last Mr C. P. Chater's subscription griffia was half-mile was done in min, risec,

Emerald King, three-quarters of a mile, 36,

1.10, 1.42.

AUCTION SALE OF PONIES,

and at half-time they were leading by four goals ffis Home; But apart from that 7-That 10 a single. In the second half, however, the was the sole 0:der given.

tables were turned, and the Club made play

first pilot and iwa sailors,

fast and exciting, Chard and Bailey playing à Corroborative evidence was given by the good game. The Club continued on the

FLOWER SHOW,

The attention of our readers is called to an

staged,

In the vicinity of the grandstand, after many advertisement on the opposite page, as to date. to permit the free ingress into the country, and of the gallops had been completed, the auction by when entries should be made and exhibite the peaceable abiding within the confines,of the late Mr. Herbert Rose took place, Mr. T. F. of the two subscription griffins owned by the United States, of Chinese Business men, pro-lough being auctioneer, lessioual men, studengs dod travellers,"

The measurement of only two ponies was taken this morning. These were:-Capt. &. Leslie's, sub, 13h. fin.

Mr. T. F. Hough's grey 13th. sured:Mr. Hamer's brown (No. 7) rah, in

Yesterday morning these ponies were men.

Craig's two derby ponies which arrived here meat, Faxon King, Cerdas, and Mr. H. J. Mr. Hamer's grey (No. 28) r3h. 1in, Soup.

THE RIDING BOY,

THE WEATHER.

The following report is from Mr. F. G. Figg, First Assistant of the Hongkong Observatory

On the 17th at 12. 5p. The barometer has risen over China.

China, and gradients are slight to moderate.

The high pressure area is lying over Central

Channel and the N. part of the China Sea.

Strong monsoon is indicated in the Formosa Forecast-moderate N, to NE. winds, the weather is likely to improve, të

agressive, and ere long the score was four all. 130th teams did all they could to raise the score before time was called, but failed, Burn and McGhan did good work for the Hesla, Result: Four all,

SHIPPING AND MAILS.

MAILS DUR. American (Manchuria) 18th inst. German (Preussen) 19ih inst, Indian (zang) z3rd inst. Australian (Eastern) 3rd prox.

The 5.5, Wray Castle arrived at New York from China and Japan on 12th lust.

The P. M. 5. S. Co's 1.5. Korea will leave Yokohama to-morrow, and is expected to arrive on 31st Inst.

The O. S. S. Co. & C. M. S. N. Co.'s s due here on roth inst Ning how left Singapore on 13th inst, and is ·

The 1 M. 5. S. Co's ss. Manchuria left Shanglial yesterday at

noon,

and is expected to arriva herajon 18th inst.

The Imperial German Mail så. Prins Hein. rick which left bere on 20th ul arrived at The Boston 5. S. Co's .. Shawmul shilad Genoa on Toesday, at 8 am.NE from Shanghai on 16h inst, for Manila and Hongkong, and may be expected here on 24th Inst