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sir volunteers, and that no cases of been reported to-day, it would per. well for the Board to request the Govern- thank these gentlemen for their services Intimate to them that in view of the ment of the epidemio the Board will not require their services at the end of this week."
The PRESIDENT drew attention to the fact that when the Board called for these volunteers it was impossible for anyone to state that the epidemio was at its height. He seconded the proposition of the Medical Officer of Health,
М. Оввовые
THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
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SAU-TU, THE NEWLY OPENED PORT.
[FROM A CORRESPONDENT.]
[July 22, 1899.
WATERWORKS FOR CANTON,
Since 1889 various proposals have been made to introduce waterworks into the city of Canton, but have hitherto come to nothing. Another proposal is now before the authorities. An enterprising merchant named Ho Kai-sow and others propose to establish a joint stock Wafer- works Company and to commence operations in the southern suburb, a prospectus has been issued and articles of association agreed upon, and these have been submitted to the Pun- that if waterworks would prove a benefit to the people and diminish disease, as alleged, the undertaking would be a good one, but in the first place the consent and co-operation of the public must be secured, so as to avoid op- position and trouble. Canton is divided into two districts as regards jurisdiction (Panya and Namhoi) and the petitioners must likewise petition the Namboi Magistrate.
Fooohow, 13th July. On or about the 1st May the Chinese volun- tarily opened the port of San-ta, in the Samsah Basin, a few miles north of Foochow. A con- siderable part of the tea that is shipped at Foo- chow comes from the Samsah district, being carried overland by coolies. These number thousands and when the port was practically the public that volunteers feared their occupation would be gone and in from the police and soldiers could not be ob- the old approved way went in for more or less tained, because there seemed to be an impres-violent obstruction. On her first trip the sion abroad that they could have got as many steamer came back empty and reported that volunteers as they wanted by paying for them, coolies could not be obtained to put the tea on but such was not the case. They could not get board. Later on Mr. Commissioner Tanner the naual volunteers by paying for them, and visited the port and on her next trip the steamer that was the reason they called for others."
brought back cargo and everything appeared The motion was carried.
to be going on all right. Yesterday an "ex- press was sent out which stated " Despatches for the steam-ship Hailan is to be postponed until further notice. Kwong Shan Tsiang Co., Chu Ting, Agent." Further enquiry elicited the reply Have makee loosum too muchee. How can ?"
it to be know ought it would be as well for | opened by the arrival of the first steamer. they yn Magistrate. This official in reply remarks
THE MARKET OVERSEER AND HIS
QUARTERS.
A report of the sub-committee appointed to enquire into the complaint of the market over- seer about his quarters was submitted. The sub-committee recommended the letting of the north tower for $25 a month, and to pay this amount 18 the market overseer as rent allowance în lieu of quarters.
On the motion of the Hou. R. D. ORMSBY, seconded by the PRESIDENT the report was
dopted..
ANALYST'S REPORT.
In his report for the quarter ended June 30th, Mr. F. Browne, Government Analyst, stated that he had examined two samples of milk, one of which was found adulterated, two of brandy (one adulterated) one of rum, one of gin, two of whisky, one of port wine, and one of beer, the last named being found to be adulterated.
"The Hon. R. D. ORMSBY minuted-" Is any sotion taken on these reports ?"
The Samsah Basin is described as being a minature Inland Sea of Japan and residents here were looking forward to a nice little steamer trip with shooting and fishing thrown in.
ACAP
A BUREAU OF FORE GN 2 FFAIRS FOR CANTON,
On account of the multiplicity of foreign af. fairs to be dealt with at Canton under the treaty provisions the Viceroy Tan finds his time too much encroached upon to allow him to pay full attention to his other duties and His Excellency therefore has, with the approval of Tsungli Yamen, instituted a Board named the Bureau of Foreign Affairs. The office of the new Board is in Sz Hao Street, near the Viceroy's Yamen. The Board consists of a President, Chu Sz-teun, two Vice-Presidents, Chan Ping-chik and Kung Sum-cham, an interpereter and tran slator, and a number of writers. Minor matters are to be dealt with and disposed of by the Board on its own responsibility, and more important matters are to be referred to the Veiceroy. His The completion of the washing tanks at Tai Excellency formally inaugurated the Board at
was reported..
Dr. CLARK said he sent the sample of milk which was found to be adulterated. He did not know what action was taken by the police, but he was debarred from taking any action against the milk seller because he shut up his shop ran out of the room as the sample was
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WASHING TANKS AT TAI HANG.
THE PLAGUR,
#¿-The SECRETARY reported that Amoy had been declared an infected port. He also read a letter from the British Consul at Amoy, dated July lath, which said "The health of the part has improved during the past week. The plague seems to have reached its height at the end of last and the beginning of this month, when the number of cases amounted to some 80 dals Since then it has been gradually abating, and now there are probably only about 20 cases
davids
Farther reports of the progress of bubonic plague at Penang: were submitted. For the week ended (June 24th there were seven cases and six deaths, week ended July 1st four cases and three deaths, week ended July 8th four
éssen and one death.
A report on the further progress of the bubonic plagne at Tainan, Formosa, showed that for the period June 18th to June 26th inclusive there were 82 cases, the deaths num- bering 71 and the recoveries 80.
The mortality returns from Macao for the week ended July 2nd showed: 62 deaths, includ- ing bight from bubonic plague.
VHONGKONG MORTALITY STATISTICS,
its office on the 15th inst.
A TAOIST PRIEST MURDERED AT CANTON.
The Sam Yuin Kung Temple, at the foot of the Five-storeyed Pagoda at Canton, has been the scene of a tragedy which has greatly excited the upper circles of the city. Wong Pui-ching was the head priest of the temple He was rich, highly connected, and well-known and respected by the mandarins and in society. Chung Hok- uin was formerly a soldier in the On Yung Re- giment, but tiring of military life be took to the convent and became a priest in the Sam Yuin Kung Temple, Wong Pui-ching employ- ing him as his private secretary. On the 14th inst. they had a quarrel, and Chung, becoming maddened with rage, seized a sword and hacked his master to pieces. The other priests went to Wong's assistance, and two or three of them were severely wounded. Chung having com- pleted his deadly work ran away from the tem- ple and gave himself up to the Namhoi Magis. trate. The affair has caused a great sensation in the city.
THE HONGKONG Rifle ASSOCIATION.
SHORT RANGE CUP AND SPOONS.-
15TH JULY.
The mortality statistics for Hongkong for the week ended July 1st showed a death rate of 416 against 50:4 for the previous week and 15.9 for the corresponding week last year. The rate for the succeeding week was 40·1; against 16·9 | Mr. Skelton for the corresponding week last year.
UPINZANA LIMEWASHING,
"It was stated that 300 notices häd been issued for deglecting limewashing, and that sum. mbises had been applied for,
The Board then adjourned.
It is notified that the leave of absence granted to Lient W. Machell, Hongkong Volunteer «Corps, has been extended for a further period
of six monthis?:
*
500 600 H'cap Total,
46
45
91
Ar. 8gt. Blair
*
48
37
85
Mr. Stackwood *
41
79
Mr. Watson
43
78
Mr. Marshall
43
78
C.8.M. Wallace, R. E. 40
75
Mr. Diggina
37
74
Mr. F. Book
38 35 40 25
73
2 67
Mr. Toller
Shot in heavy rain squalls and wind. 11 Entries. Winner of the Cap, Mr. Skelton. *Winners of Spoons,
It may be inferred from the Magistrate's reply that the official wheels require greasing.
AQUATIC SPORTS AT THE V.R.C.
An aquatic entertainment was given at the V.R.C. on Tuesday afternoon insthe presence of a large company, which included many ladies, for whose accommodation a lighter had been provided. The first event was a team race for which three teams had entered. A. A. Alves' team won. It was composed of A. A. Alves, F. Jorge, J. Machado, H. A. Lammert, H. Jorge, A. Loureiro, J. Rosa Pereira, F. V. Jorge, and E. G. Smith, W. A. Stopani's team,
sécured second place, in- cluded W. A. Stopani, J. G. Smith, J. Hance, C. Hance, P. D. Bain, F. W. White, W. Silva-
which
Netto, H. S. Kennett and L. E. Lammert. The third team was composed of A. E. Alves, J. Miller, E. Herbst, A. Humphreys, F. Chunnett, F, Roza-Pereira, G. D. Silas, E. Abraham, and A. Silva-Netto.
An exhibition [diving followed, and a two lengths' handicap came next, F. P, Musso and F. D. Bain swimming a dead heat. Musso had
nine seconds start and Bain four seconds start. Time, 51 sec.
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The water polo was won by the Whites, who were captained by A Alves, the score being six gaols to two. Teams :-
(Red).
(White).
A. Loureiro! W. Stopani
J. Machado F. Lammert
A. E. Álves
C. Hance
A. A. Alres F. Pereira
J. Hance
E. Herbst J. Millar
A. Flumphreys F. Jorge W..Armstrong
HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK CO., LIMITED.
On the 19th July an extraordinary Igeneral meeting of the above Company was held at the office of the Company, Queen's Buildings, for the purpose of submitting for confirmation as a special resolution the resolution passed at the extraordinary general meeting of the company held on July 3rd, such resolution being an amendment of the resolution originally proposed at such meeting. Mr. E. S. Whealter occupied the chair, and there were also present Messrs. N. A. Siebs, E. Goetz, J. H. Lewis, J. S. Van Buren, A. Haupt (directors). R. Cooke (Acting Chief Manager). T. I. Rose (Secretary), H. W. Looker (solicitor), F. Henderson, G. Murray Baiu, J. C. Peter, H. Wickham, J. H. Dann Hart Buck,, W. Parfitt, C. F. Harton, B. O. Lane, C. Palmer, and W. J. Saunders.
The SeECRETARY read the notice convening the meeting.
The CHAIRMAN said-The present meeting is a purely formal meeting for the purpose of confirming or otherwise the resolution passed at the last extraordinary general meeting. I have now, therefore, to move that the following resolution be confirmed
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That the Memorandum and Articles of Association. submitted to this meeting be and the same are hereby approved with the following alterations made therein
"L.-With the words “in Hongkong and else- where" inserted in clause 3 section (a) line 1 of the said Memorandum of Asso ciation between the words "to carry on and the words "the business of"
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