Show A aligi lisas PROMOTION Xi minister lilter of war of the republic of formosa Vic victoria torla B C july S 3 tho the steamer empress of china brings brines the news that billy waters of victoria and san francisco pugilist and barroom bar room bouncer Is now minister of war and vice alce president ot of the republic ot of formosa Wa INVa tersa connection with the newborn republic dates back only a few months month s when lie he obtained employ employment merit at the galpen fu fit fort as instructor it was liis pugilistic powers that brought min him into prominence one night some borne chinese mandarins attempted to interfere r unduly with billys prerogatives and the hie ex pugilist promptly laid them out and handled their bodyguard body guard in the same bame freo free and e easy fashion his value front from a military point of view was immediately recognized by the governor |