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LIVÈLA TIMES ON COASTING STEAMERS IN THE PHILIP- PINES.
Den Namen Bremen døn ülten, hehren, Führe ihn laug, führ' ihn in Ehren ! At the conclusion of the ceremony an adjourn. ment was made to the desiguing room where the customary toasts were proposed and cordially honoured. Mr. Galles, Chairman of Messrs. S. C. Farnham & Co., Limited, re- turned thanks to Mrs. Korff for the important part she had played in the day's proceedings. He said:" Your Royal Highness, Ladies and Gentlemen-Mrs. Korff, my colleagues and myself thank you very much for your kind. ness in coming here to-day to christen the Nord-Deutscher Lloyd tender Bremen. This vessel is the first one built here to carry the German flag, which is spreading in the Far East more and more and we hope will continue to do so... Let us further wish that the Bremen may have the like successful career on the river Huangpu, as the Nord-Deutscher Lloyd is en- joying all over the world. Mrs. Korff, thanking you again, allow me to present you with a few flowers in remembrance of to-day's event." conclusion he called for three cheers for Mrs. Korff, which were given with the utmost cord- iality. Prince Heary in a few words next proposed success to the Nor.l-Deutscher Lloyd and remarking on the presence of a number of Englishmen, expressed the hope that the most friendly relations would always exist between the English and the Germans, and that the black, white, and red would ever wave in harmony with the red, white, and blue. (Applause). In conclusion he proposed three cheers for the Company, which proposition was vociferously endorsed. The proceedings were brought to a termination with the toast of the Prince's health proposed by Mr. Korff. Mr Korff briefly referred to the fact that this was the first occasion on which a German vessel had been launched in Shanghai, and inasmuchreudering to the Americans. as Prince Henry had generously assisted at the ceremony the toast he was sure would be appreciated to the full. The toast was drunk with much enthusiasm, bringing a wholly inter- esting function to a close.
REBELS AND MUTINEERS,
Manila, 9th March. The long overdue steamers, Gloria, und Satur- nus arrived in port this morning after having experienced the most thrilling voyage of their existence. The Gloria left Manila for the Ports of Casayan and Currimao on the 10th of Jannary and the Saturnus for San Fernando, Cagayan, Currimao and Aparri on February 1st.
Upon the arrival of each at Currimao, they were boarded by a band of armed insurgents. who commanded the captain to remain in port. They were then ordered to land their cargo, and after having done so, were reordered to take same on ship again. After this same per- formance going on for three different times. part of their cargo remained in the hold and part ashore. During the time the steamers re- mained at Currimao all the provisions were seized by the insurgents and the crews left to hant food for themselves.
Prior to the Bremen leaving the ways au untoward accident befel H. R. H., but fortu- nately was not attended with serious result. As the order was given to release the dogs a fairly large piece of wood fell from the vessel's bow and strack Prince Henry on the head. The Prince applied a handkerchief to the wound, slight as it was stated to be, and covered the same with his hat. He however entered into the subsequent proceedings as though nothing had occurred.-N. C. Daily News,
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To cap the climax the crews of the vessels deserted and left no one to man the ships.
Upon the captain receiving orders from the insurgents on the 6th to sail, they at once got away for fear that the order might be changed, the Gloria being manued by three men, the Cap- tain, engineer, and one sailor. The Soturnus managed to hold a crew of about fifteen men, and on the trip up the chief engineer changed every little while to the Gloria, taking much pleasure in shoveling coal, besides his regular
work.
The insurgents took about half a dozen old aseless ship's guns from the Saturnus. At the present time the natives at Carrimao are well armed with quite a number of Mauser rifles and Remingtons, also a number of bolos. They Buy that they will kill every mau before sur-
The Captain, Juan Galvez, of the Gloria also reports that the crew of the steamer San Joaquin, which left here January 10th for Cagayan and Aparri, mutined between the ports of San Fernando and Currimao. They killed the Captain, chief engineer, mates, and all officers, and taking charge of the ship ran her ashore, it is thought near the town of Vigan. They then looted the ship and deserted
her.
There are at present several more American steamers missing, among which are the Adelante, Don Jose, Herminia, San Pedro. It was re- ported here some time ago that there was also a mutiny and murder of captain and officers of the latter ship, but nothing has since been heard
of her.
The rebels seized several Chinamen, and it is said they also took one European, as prisoners to be held for ransom, and took them to Vigan. We cannot ascertain from what ship they were taken.-Manila Times.
WEIHAIWEI.
6th March.
[March 25, 1899.
The gold mines of the district are attracting the attention of Shanghai capitalists. A sur- veyor has been here to report on probabilities. Those who should know do not speak hopefully of the prospects. Certain it is that the Chinese get very little gold for their labours.
H.M S. Grafton came in a few days since convoying the cumbersome-looking dredger steamer Enoch. The Hermione has left for Hongkong, so that besides the two above men- tioned, there are only the Barfleur and Peacock in harbour at present.
Captain Gaunt with his bride arrived per steamer Tungchow on the 5th inst.—N.TO. Daily News.
CANTON NOTES.
[FROM THE CHUNG NGOI SAN PO”
The robbers are as cruel and fierce as ever and the authorities can do but little to cope with them. The weakness of the Government affords every chance to the bad characters to commit crimes of all descriptions, so that the number of robbers steadily increases. On the 6th instant an attack was made by a gang of about one hundred armed robbers on the village of San- ohuen, in Namhoi district, and twenty-four houses were looted. The robbers marched into the village without meeting any opposition, so that they were able to do as they wished The value of the spoils amounted to over one hundred thousand dollars. The case has been reported to the Namhoi Magistrate, who has issued a notice offering a reward of three hund- red dollars for the capture of each of the roh- bers in question, but up to date no arrest has been effected.
Notice has been issued in Canton that the post office at Wachow will be opened on the 1st April.
On the 18th instant a clan fight broke out between the people of the village of Namuhusn and the people of the village of Shikfoo.⋅ Can- non and rifles were used on both sides, and the battle was not stopped till the 20th instant, when soldiers were sent from Canton to restère order.
There are at present about four hundred bad characters hiding in the fastnesses of the moun. tain Pipakong, on the North River, where they have built a fort for their defence in case of being attacked by the Imperial troops. The junks plying on the river have suffered more or less from their ravages, being required to pay a certain sum of money to them monthly, under penalty of being robbed and sunk. The band has frequently broken into the surrounding villages to demand money by force or commit robbery, but the villagers have now enrolled volunteers for their protection and they have made up their minds that if any robber is caught they will cut off one of his ears, which will be presented to the local authorities for toward and drown him. The robbers, hearing this, dare not now make their appearance in the villages.
HONGKONG.
The American monitor Monadnock left on Thursday for Manila.
The Italian cruiser Amerigo Vespucci arrived on 21st March from Singapore.
A little time back, when dealing with the reluctance of the Chinese authorities to finally. settle the question of extending the Municipal area, we said that if the question were not speedily disposed of the Chinese might soon find themselves face to face with a large num-
A recent letter spoke of difficulties in obtain- ber of separate claims preferred by various ing recruits for the new Chinese regiment.
The German cruiser Irene arrived on Thurs- Powers for new settlements in the neighbour Things look somewhat brighter now; recruit-day from Tsintau, Kiaochau. hood. It has already turned out as we anticip-ing is proceeding fairly well-indeed those in ated for the German authorities have notified the authority seem determined to keep up the Chinese that if the Extension of the General standard of the regiment, and are by no means Settlement is not granted upon the very re- asonable conditions as to area etc. asked for by accepting every man who offers himself, but are taking their pick of the best. This will the Consuls, Germany's former claim for a separate settlement would be pressed. No probably have a good effect, showing the natives that quality before quantity is required. doubt if Germany follows this course others
Temporary quarters are being rapidly fitted will imitate her, and we will have a whole crop
up for nou-commissioned officers and men, of fresh demands springing up and three or
accommodation being provided for about 165 four new settlements around us, as at Tientsin,
meo; permanent barracks are, it is rumoured, Hankow, Newchwang and other ports, which
to be hereafter created to the north of Weihai. will make for anything, but the general better- weicity, close to the site upon which the Japanese ment of Shanghai, besides leading to endless cavalry barracks stood during their occupation. friction. We hope the plain hint that Germany has given the Chinese authorities in this matter will not be wasted.-China Gazette.
The steamer Thornhill, from New York to Shanghai with a general cargo, has been in collision at Algiers, where she called to coal, and will be delayed for repairs.-N. C. Daily
·News.
Those in charge have the interests of the men at heart. so are seeking to follow the splendid example set upon Linkungtao, that is, to make a clean sweep of the opium dens and brothels which at present make the ma'tou a most disreputable place. Terrible harm, both moral and physical, would inevitably be made amongst the men were this plague-spot allowed to go unheeded.
There were 2,164 visitors to the City Hall Museum last week, of whom 188 were Europeans. Vice Admiral Sir Edward Seymour left for Formosa on Thursday in his despatch bost Alacrity,
Mr. Ward gave an organ recital at the Cathedral on Monday afternoon, Mrs. Lowson assisting as vocalist.
It is notified by advertisement that Mr. G. L. Tomlin has been appointed Secretary of the China Fire Insurance Co., Limited.
The Hon. W. M. Goodman, Attorney-Gen- eral, and Mrs. Goodman, arrived from home yesterday by the P. & O. steamer Bengal.
The further hearing of the action brought by the Filipinos against the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank has been adjourned pins die.
On Wednesday a coolie employed at the Cement Works, Hok Un, Kowloon, had his leg fractured by some machinery falling upon it. He was taken to the Hospital.