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Intimations.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH MONDAY OCTOBER 519-8

Settlement in the Kowloon, Director's pro-As a token of respect to the Portuguese.com.

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THE Japan Mall understands that Capt. C. T. 5. Filmer, of the Hongkong Mars, who arrived in Yokohama the other day, has resigned from the Toyo Kisen Kaisha & service. He left on: the 2sad ult, by the America Marli for San Francisco, where he has very promising busin, seis prospects is partnership with his brother la-law. Capt. Filmer will be greatly missed in Yokohama AAAAAAAA

́spectivo, visit contemplated by the Gorer- nor when the typhoon season is over.

And Our contemporary's remarks will be appre cialed in the Colony and are, therefore,

·Zimes `says:...” We need not say with what fearful interest and solicitude everything per taining to typhoons is invested for people dwelling along the sea coasts of the Far East. Everyone who has ever lived in these re- glons'knows how acxiously the signs of the weather are watched during the typhoon season,through the middle of which, ac cording to the accepted authorities, we are at present passing-and it will therefore be unnecessary to tell the "old hands here, ACCORDING to the returns of the Korean Cas or living in retirement at home, how wel oms Bureau, the foreign trade in this country come are the tidings we have lately had during the first ion days of last month totalled from our Hongkong correspondent, inform-X4,152,010, compared with Y1,7 9,848 for the jpg us of the unusual interest which Sit corresponding period of last year. Of the Frederick Lugard, the enlightened Governor ismer figures Y373,309 reprezented experts and Y1,778,120 imposts. The aggregate for 35,903,929 as against V34$12,349 of last year, showing an increase of Y1,091.580.- Sroid Pa

CANZUN DAY BY DAYS

NTS TO THE EMPRESS DOWAGER"

[From Our Own Corrapondent,]

*** Canton, 3rd October. H.E the Viceroy his deputed four special msisengers to escort the valuable articles which His Excellency is despatching as presents to H. 1. M. the Eropress Dowager in honour of Her Majesty's birthday on the 10th day of the 10th moon as already reported. These articles have been insured for $20,000 and were shipped to day to the capital for presentation.

[MILITARY STORES. :::

At the request of the cfficials at Yumchow, the gunboat Shum Wong laft here yesterday with a quantity of arms, and ammunition and other requisites for the Government troops in that prefecture.

NATIVE INDUSTRIES A

• POLICE RECREATION CLUB'

CANNUAL MEETING.

On Saturday afternoon test, in the club's. maished at Happy Valley, the annual meeting of the Police Recreation Clab was buld✅ Chief Detective Inspector Hanson presided. Qiber present were:-Messrs. J. Wlihara (secretary), W. Kent (treasurer), D. McHardy, A. Ritchie and J. J. Wait (committee). There was also a large number of members present,

The Chairman said-Gezilemen; the hour

bus come; that is, the hour when we cross from our Club's past year into the new year, At this meeting we have to render 'account for list year's dologs, and to enter upon, a new year, and to try to improve the past, if possible. In retrospect, I think we may look back upon the past year as a very successful one. From the time that the Police Recreation Club wasat ed, when we had but a little bit of compound up at the Central Stattoo, and had to fence ourselves

of that Colony, has lately been displaying eign trade this year up to the feath ditimo was placed under the control of the newly-appoint: together. I think then that the present club,

in the work of the Hongkong Observatory. According to our correspondent's telegram Sir Frederick took the opportunity, in pre senting the Colonial Budget to the Legisla- tive Council, of alluding to the Observatory and saying that Director Figg had assured.

IT will be remembered that there, has been him that relations between that establish-some discussion about the subsidy of Y2,670,00d in the N.Y.K.'s European service, the subsidier ment and the other Observatories in the Far 26 its Seattle service, and those to the T.K.K.4 East were cordial, and that he had the best San-Francisco service, their term expiring in instruments at his disposal. The Governor December this year. In this connection, it is proposed that Director Figg should visit Ma- now said that the Communications Depart- nila and Shangħai after the typhoon season.

ment has already decided to renew the grant and see the instruments there used, and get ing of the subsidies to September, 1915, when into closer touch with the respective Directors, the term of the existing Navigation Encourage.

ment Law expires. With regard to the reverend Director of the Sicawei Observatory we are sure we may say receive from that courtly gentleman will be of the warmest and sincerest character pos silile, and there can be no doubt that the conferences which the two officials will hold will result in many practical arrangements for the dissemination of early and au- Guaranteed to be made from the thentic information respecting the course, PURE JUICE OF SOUND RIPE" | speed, and magnitude of approaching FRUIT.

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Byender of the Viceroy The Canton Buress of Agriculture, Industry and Commerce is now abolished, but the work of this department is radial for the Development of Native in astries. The new oficial is, however, in structed to appoint a weiyun to be stationed in each of the various prefectures to carry out the work in connection with the promotion of

stive siqdustries,

FOREIGN SHIPPING AFFAIRS.

la consequence of the Fast Bra as H. E. Chang proposes to appoint a special deputy of foreign affairs to conduct matters solely in connection with the foreign steamers trading in Canton.

FOR THE U.S. FLEET.

Telegrams.

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH ”

SERVICE

TANG SHẢO YI

DEPARTURE FOR AMERICA:

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Peking, 4th October, H. E. Tang Shao-yi started on his special mission to America on the 3rd inst..

The N. C. D.. News of the art inst His Excellency Tang Shao-y! Spec missioner to the United State on behalf of their Imperial country's Boxer

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that the welcome which Director Figg will THE Moji Shimpo reports, says the Nagarike / who arrived hero' a week ago, and made last, when I said "Are we down-hearted?" there Customs. The French Municipal authorities:

typhoons, which cannot fail to be of the utmost possible service to all the commu nities of the Far East: These remarks

A. S. WATSON & CO., apply, of course, with equal-appositeness to the impending conferences between Director Figg and the authorities of the Manila Observatory, and it is a peculiarly grateful reflection that when the round of visite alluded to by the Governor of Hongkong is over, much that is of prime importance to people out here to know, regarding typhoon, (3 and that is not at present available, will have

been placed at the public disposal."

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MARRIAGES.

LOGAN-CORBETT.-O. August 13, at St. Oswald. Church, Chester, by the Rev. E. -Lowndes, Vicar of the Parish, assisted by

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The English mail of the yth Septeraber was del vered in London on the 3rd iast.

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H.M.S. King Alfred and three other men-of- war arrived at Maizuru 19ih uit. from Hako.

rest, that the construction of dry-docks at Okubo, Moji, will be began on October 3rd, the inauguration of the work being celebrated with due ceremony, "The initial undertaking in Connection with the scheme is the reclamation of 12,003 subs of land from the sea. Applica tion bas been made for permission to reclaim 70,100 frede in addition and it is hoped that the whole of the reclamation work will be completed within a year."

A SOLDIER belonging to the garrison of Hai

chow, Kwangiang provitice, was arrested the giber day by gendarmes for outrageous be haviour in that city. His commades thereupon got together sad tried to storm the police, station in order to rescue bim. This aroused the indignation and anger of the citizens who united with the police in resisting the soldiery, and the result was the arrest of seventeen of the latter. It is probable that the guilty vol. dier and some of his comrades will be executed

for their conduct.

with nate to be able to play a game at all, we have acquired this lovely piece of ground and this matched, where we can meet sad ba happy the membership and the general good feeling bave justified all expectations; we began with little and we bave got to where we sig, and ↑ any that all credit is due to anyone who has worked for the common wesl; to anybody who bas done anything to give support, and to make, this club, what it is at present. The past | year brought us a very sad Experience in the fact that the typhoon blew our matabed down, and when I came down here on the day follow. ing the typhoon, and sat outside on the ground something possessed me to take one of the bowl ing scoring boards, upon which I wrote House) to let} `appl- to W. Withers," and hung it ap on the bridge. But as a number of us wat there on a scat, we greatly recovered our spirits, and at

WM ose rest of "No." And here we ars, gendes men. And this is what we have now. I think the report, which you will have road, shows satisfactory state of things, and I hope that in the coming year all that has been good, and all that has been for the fanberance of goodwill, may be improved on. I would mention also that we have received support from our superia ́tendents, and for that we are very grateful.*..

from Deputy Superintendent King in which The Chairman proceeded to read a letter

interested in the annual report of the Cluby that gentleman stated that he had been much which afforded satisfactory reading. He hoped to see the polica higher in the league this sex son, and with that object in view wished to present a bat to every member of the Police X who made so rost, or over in any league mil-innings (hear, hear). After a bat had been won by any member, a second bat ar article of equivalent value at his choice, would be given for 75 runs or mare in any league lanings, and

It is learnt that Dr. Mark, the official in charge of the arrangements at Amoy for the reception of the forthcoming American Fleet, purchases, besides thoas already reported, of two gold cups each y dued at $1,500, a number of silver cups and ten large silver plates for presentation to the American officers of the Fleat. A number of silver chop sticks has been ordered, which will be given one to each of the American officers at the dinner to be served at Amoy

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DRUNKEN RODIES.

On the evening of the est instant, four for signers, whose names are unknown, created a disturbance in Shakee street while under The influence of liquor The Shamesh police were at once informed of the occurrence

and the drunkards were got under control and taken to the Shamteo police station.

RAILWAY 'CALL.

The collection of the second call on the way shares of the Canton-Hanków Railway Company does not appear to be, proceeding satisfactorily up to the present, the amount collected by the l l Yuk Charitable Institution being only some $7,000 for the whole of the 8th moon.

FIRE IN BANKOW.

enclosed a-danion of So fhear, hear and third for too pr more. The writer bad

applause). Proceeding, the Chairman said...I |think that is very pleasant reading, for it shows that Mr King has the interests of the Club ml

heart (applause). I propose the adoption of the report and accounts, as presented."pag

Mr. Langley seconded, and the motion was carried unanimously.

The Chairman-If anyone has any good in

A ST. Petersburg telegram to the Mainich dated September 24 states:—During the pag

ÁSTOR HOUSE TOTALLY DESTROYED. three days, about, 500 corpses of persons who' died of cholera have been interred in one ceme.

Precisely at ram. yesterday, reports the tery alone. Owing to the scarcity of grave Hankow Daily News of 26th ult, an outbreak diggers, hundreds of the coffies remain unburts of fire occurred at the Astor House flotel and his heart in connecting with the Club, let him ed. Every morning special trains conveying speedily gaining way, finally destroyed entirely out with it now. If any one cao find any solely the dead bodies of cholera patients leave this time-honoured building.

fault, let any such person now speak his mind. the Capital. The cemeteries have the appear.The cause of the outbreak is said to be due Anything that he has to say, let it be said now ance of battlekelds. Yesterday thirty-eight'sew to an electric wire in the ceiling of room No. or let him for ever hold his peace. If the ma-, THE American Consulat Amoy bas, tele-cases appeared at the Nobles' Military College, 2. However that may be the flames gained nagement is satisfactors, all success to the

which has consequently been closed.

ground with such startling rapidity that the oc-coming year," (Lour cheers;) graphed the Department of State that cholera

cupants of adjoining rooms had bara time to and plague are no longer epidemic at that port.

escape with their lives and hardly an inmate of the hotel managed to save a single thing, of his personal effects.

date.

THE Chinese Engineering, and Mining Co.'s total output of the Company's three mines for the week ending September 19 amounted to 11,28107 tons and the sales during the same period to 17,163,20 tonu.

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A HANKOW dispatch states that a number of gentry, literati and prominent merchants of the three cities of Wuching, Hanyang and Han

The B.M.C. fire sogine was quickly on the kow held a meeting last week at the latter port to discuss a proposition made by. Grand scene but the fire float was some time in mak Secretary Chang Chih-tung to borrow Tia ing its appearance and by then all idea' of 15,000,coa from a foreign syndicate for the purvaving the building was out of the question and pɔse of starting without delay the construction attention was turned to the nervacis' quarters of of the proposed Szechuan-Hankow Railway, the Banque de l'ledo Chine, which, at one Ms. Julius Timm, chief electrician, of the Nothing defaite was arrived at during the time, looked to be in danger. Fortunately the Rey Cauno tostene, Rector of Wiltas Great Northern Telegraph Company, had a-meeting-as-certain-important-information is however no wind was blowing-and-the-flames ton, Cheshire, MALCOHN HUNTER, SLvenili so nasty fall when alighting' from a moving tram needed before decision can be taken.. "were confined to the main building of the hotel of the late Edward .ogan, of Upton Lawn, car in the vicinity of the Race Course at Shang-

where the fire fically burnt itself out at 7. 8.m. Obester, and of Mrs Logan, Liwin-of-Grons, | hni on Monday evening, 28th ult, and is now

Yesterday afteroogn the power-house at the Llanymynech, and grandson of the late Lee-in-the-General Hospital with his left arm

rear of the botel caught fire and though the Porcher Townshend to Wincham Hall, Naot- wick, Cheshire, to CECIL VERA, fourth daughter broken and bis right hand severely bruised.

French fire pump was quickly on the spot con- of the late Uvedale Corbett, of Ashfield "Hall

siderable damage was done before the flames and Crabwall Hall, Cheshire, and Mrs. Corbett,

wera got under. We understand that the build- On September 19, 1908, at Shanghai, HERBERT MAURICE, only son of the isto K. M. Gorion, to BEATRICE ELLIR second daughter of the late John George Thirkell and Mrs. Harry J. Sharp ----

On September 30, 1908, * Shanghai, Henky GEORGE WANDESFORDE, eldest son of the iste Lisut. T. W. Woodhead, R,N., to "FLORENCE LOUISE, second daughter of the

late William Hamlin, of Bristal

RETURN of visitors to the City Hall Library and Museum for the week ending, the 4th September: 1908-

Library. Museum, Non-Chinese........................... 387 162

Chinese ....

206

2,274

Total

593

3.436

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SAYS the current issue of the Sporting Times: It is alwayssaid that theplans fortbe Hongkong barracks went astray, and that the Belfast bar. racks were built in Hongkong and the Hong kong barracks in Belfast. There are to be bar- racks built in Singapore for the Indian regiment now quartered there, and to prevent all possible

mistakes the Government sant aŭ expert,oul to the island to design them. When the de- signs came out to the Straits it was found that they wars for charming bungalows, bút with no verandabs. A bungalow without a verandab in the Singapore climate is about As a result of the suggestions of M, E. Tang | aï useful as one without a roof, " Shao-yi upon, the necessity of reforming the currency of the country on a uniform basis, At Shanghai, on September 28, LAWRENCE their Majesties bare commanded the Minis. C. BIOT EDMONDSTON, aged 32 yosra. try of Finance and the Council of State Affairs On September 29, 1908, at Shanghai, Dr.to report on the matter, as it is the Imperial James Ward Hall, aged 58 years,

At Shanghai, "HILDA CLARKE to EDUARD R. VENNEWITZ, by Pastor W. Rühmer.

DEATHS.

The Hongkong

wili in put H.E. Tang Shao-yi's advics into | execution at an early a data as possible:

elegraph Ovo to the actions of the Japanese in Peking

HONGKONG, MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1908.

A SHANGHAI COMPLIMBNI,

Our progressive contemporary, the Shang hal Times, devotes, an extended leading article in a recent number to the subject of typhoons in these regions. In introducing the subject it makes allusion in an extremely complimentary manner to references by the Governor, at the last meeting of the Legisla. tive Council, to the relations existing be- tween the Hongkong Observatory and those controlled by the Jesuit Fathers at Sicawet and · Manila.

It extends,

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THE scheme for the encouragement of the ex port of yarn was rejected on Friday by the committee of the Spinners Association, as already reported in our columos, mayn the Jupon Chronicle of 22nd ult. The scheme was proposed! y Kr. Taniguchi, a leading member of the cominities, itu essential feature being the granting of a bodety of Y5 on each bald of

was insured for fifty thousand taels and the contents and stock for ninety-two thousand.

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CHINESE ENGINEERING AND,”

MINING CO.

¡PLAGUE AT-TONGSHAN.";

The Chinese Ergintering and Mining Com- pany inform us (Peking &a Tientsin-Times) that the mines at Toogshan have not had to stop work compaliorily owing to the absence of labourers due to plague.

The company suggest that the stalement has perhaps aristo through the normal cessation of work at the mist on Sudday, Work on week days, is proceeding as usual, and the shortage of labour is not greatly in excess of

a few months ago who are said to have arrested course yarn, 10's and under, The total what is natural at this season of the year due an alleged spy in Chinese territory, the Wai-export per year of yarn coming under to harvest operations. wupd has drawn up a set of regulations which we this category was estimated at 250,0co The most of cessation of work may pos (N. G. D. Newt) are informed have already bales, the bounty on which would amount to sible also be due to the fact that in his well- received the approval of the Ministers för Great V1,150,000. This sum was to be raised by. known way the Chinese coolie looks with aus. -Britain, Russia, Germany and France The imposing a tax of Y7;8,pod on 750,000 bales picion on domiciliary visits from officials such Chinese or foreigners in Chinese territory who bries intended for export abroad. We under easy conscience, loaves for less-inspected Eew regulations provide for the arrest of consumed in Japon, and of Y500,000 on 250,000 as the sanitary inspectors, and, having an.us- may be "wanted" by the foreign authorities. `

stand, however, that the proposal was oop | places,

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Before the election of officem was proceeded with, the Chairman mentioned that the Secre tary and Treasurer, Messrs. Withera and Kent, would be shortly going home on leave, but were willing to carry out the duties.appertaining to such positions until their departure.

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· The election of officers resulted as follows:-

several foreign friends at the wharf to meet the

Mr. Chas, Doaby, U. 5. Consul Gene

bassador, promiosat among whoi

MT. H. B. Hobson, Commissioner of I.

furnished a guard of honour of Ansamite polica which escorted his Excellency as far as the limits of the French Concession where the Ambassador was met and escorted by counted Sikh troopers to the hotel.

shady! will give a public reception to-day at, We understand that his Excellency Tang the Bureau of Foreign Affairs, Bubbling Well

Guild, in Ningpo Road. After the banquet his dad-and will attend a banquet this evening given by his fellow, provincials at the Canton

school fellows, the returned students from the Excellency will attend a reception giren by bin- U.S. (Chinese Educational Mission of the seventies) to be held at the residence of Mr. Chen Huan-ize, on Singkeepang Road, Heng- kaw.

THE AMERICAN FLEET.

·AN IMPERIAL DECREE,

[By courtcry of the "Sheung Po"] {**

Peking, 4th October, The American fleet being about to arrive at Amoy, un Imperial Decree has been issued commanding the Viceroy of Fukien to proceed to

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Amoy forthwith to supervise all arrangements in connection with the reception of the fleet at that port.

'SIR ROBERT HART.

REPORTED RECALL..

[By courtesy of the “Sheung Po”).

Peking, 4th October.

It is reported that the Waiwupu President, Captain F.. J, Badeley Vice-Pre- has recalled Sir Robert Hart by sidents, Captain F. W. Lyons and Mess telegramto Peking to consult him on E, R. Halifax, 7. H. King and P. P. J.

Vodehouse; Chairman, Mr. J. W. Han matters affecting the financial system 100 Captain of the Club, Mr. T H of the Empire.

King: Treasurer, Mr. Kent, the appointment. of a deputy on his departure for home being left, in his hands; Secretary, Mr. Withers General Committee (with power to appointi sub-committees), Inspector Baker, Langley and Robertson, Sergeante J. Walt, Gordon and Lee, and P. C. Ogg, Glendenning and Taylor; Bar Steward, Mr. Withers; Captain of League XI; Mr. Langley: Vice-Captalo, Mr. Piti; Captain of zod XI, Mr. Withers; Vice-Captain, Vr. Ogg

The meeting closed with votes of thanks to the Secretary and Treasurer for the work they had done in the past year..

SHIPPING AND MAILS

MAILS DTHR

German (Prinses Alice) Bib, inst, a ̈American (Asia) Eth lost,”

American (Mongolia) 12th inst.

is dus here on gth fast, at 6 pm.

The .: Zafiro left Manila on 3rd inst, and

The L. C. S. N. Co's 13. Kumzaar from Cal. cutta and the Straits left Singapore for this port on 3rd inst.

Shanghai vis Foochow on 3rd inst, midnight The Imperial German Mail as. Lustrom left and may be expected here on 6th inst., p.m.

GAGGED AND ROBBED.

EXCITING SCENES WITK'ROBBERS AT CAUSEWAY BAY,

Daring the lan' few months, we havı had occasion to report in the columns of this journal pumerus cases of robberies and pira- cies, of a most 'andacious character, that have occurred in and within the watum of the Colony,

it is pleasing to note that the police force of the Colony have been up to the occasion. it is satisfactory to learn that half the culpr in these outraged have been brought to boa

But a robbery, which occurred at Bayshelterlast night is one of the most dari that we have to record for some time, From, intelligence wa hava racaived from Police head- quarters to-day it would appear that two men, Armed with" 6ghting irons, boarded junk (No. 456) at about two fifteen o'clock this morning,

⠀⠀ The sight was dark. All along. Cautaway Bay was in a state of perfect trangolllity, The two men crept stealthily aboard the funks throat, lied a string round his neck, and at and going aft, seized hold of the master by the

The O.&O. 5. S. Co.'s 1.4, Asta sailed from tempted to, gag him with a pair of Locrere. Maniis to-day and will be due to amive in. The other quan proceeded to musack the junk. Hongkong about noon on 7th inst.nog nie He secured one blanket and a sille jacket,

The N. Y. K. șa, Inaba Maru, European valued at $12. Liae, lekt Kobe for this port via Moji, and: on 12th last Shanghai on aid inst, and is expected here

In the meantime the master, who had been gagged, shouted for help. His crius aroused the other fokis, who want to his assistance. Thay managed to arrest his assailant, the othe individual dropping the loot on the deck,

ncceeded in making his escape arrived at Nagasaki at zamond Thofakie took the alleged left again at pm, dame day, for Shanghai, Police Biation and

The CPR Co's 15. Amprant of India

The C. PR. Cole so. Empress of China taken seriously by the meeting; indeed' it was. |; Residents will be glad to know of this official | arrived at Koba at:8 p.m.; on zad' inst, and VICE-ADMIRAL Sakamoto has been appointed not intended to be faken seriously, being denial of any handicap to the Tongshan Mines, left again at noon, Seturday, for Yokohama, to represent Japan on the Committee which is introduced merely in order to raise particularly in view of the efforts the Comewhere be is dos to arrive at 3 p.m., on 4th inst. about to meet in London to enact regulations debate. It is pointed out that, owing to a decpany are making to satisfy their customers for the establishment of an international prize, line in the price of raw cotton, there are signs As will be seen by the advertisement on page court. That such a tribunal should be estab of an improvement in the home market. Under 2, a reduction in price has been made, where she is due to arrive at 7 p.m.; on gth inst. The facts were related to lospe lished was voted at the recent Hague Confer the present conditions of the industry thera is while greater caro is now being taken to sop The M. M. Co.'s 8.8, Polynesian with French investigated the muter early eace, but as the details required much consi. a prospect of a fairly good profit being made by ply a perfectly clean coal, re-ncreasing being mail of the 13th pity, and mails from London and be succeeded deration, it was resolved that the nine principal splining companies, and it is therefore con done in the local coal sales yard as well as at of the sath alt, left: Singapore on Monday': enspected'acc

the sth jait, at g'am, and may be expected. In the course

on behalf of Shangbal, to Mr G. sentatives to forms a committee for the purpose market rather than to trouble about schemes foal" free from dust, slate, and other draw hicks. Fast, and will leave for abangan and japan on Fa cordial welcome to the Northern of drawing up roles.

for the encouragement of export.

naval Powers of the world should send repre- / sidered advisable to direct attention toibe home the mine,@zais should result in a satisfactory: so arrive here on Monday mornlag, the Taabs brought before