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THE AMERICANS IN THE ALA PHILIPPINES,
KAUTTA, REZAMBOANGA OCCUPIED,
THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
performed two duos, the former at the piano and the latter at the organ. This item was not much of a success, which was not due to the fault of the players, as the ability of both is too well recognised for that, but the tones of the grand piano-a remarkably fine instrument scarcely harmonised with an
was out of place at such an instrument, and as the Cathedral organ could not be impressed, a second piano would have sounded: better. Mrs. Vallings sang Schubert Heiden-Röslein most artistically and being recalled delighted
[ November 25, 1899).
There are Imperial Chiness Post Offices S Wuohow, Kongmoon and Samshui (the lattet only recently opened).
There is no exchange of Money Orders with Chinese Offices. Correspondence can be regis- tered for the above named places.
The service is tri-weekly as advertised in the
Chinese Masters ply on the river, but as the Officer at Samshui notifies that "Owing to the present insecurity on the West River Registered Mail Matter will only be transmitted by steame ru carrying Foreign Officers," this office will do European Officered craft only, viz., the #wonow Samshui, and Saikong.—I am, sir, your obedient servant,
W. 0. H. HASTINGS, Postmaster-General.
On Wednesday the British steamer Hinsang, of which Captain Crockett is master, arrived in the harbour and the Captain reported to Consul- | enlarged edition of n harmonium. Mr. Ward Mall Notices. In addition four vessels with General Wildman that the important City of Zamboanga to the south of the Philippine Archipelago was in the occupation of the Ameri- caan. Zamboanga is a most important strategie point; was the last place held by the Spaniards after the Treaty of Paris, and is where all, the: the audience with her winsome, rendering of the game, viz., despatch registered mail by the Spanish troops went on the evacution of Cebu the old Scotch song: "Melville Castle Mr. and Iloilosion
C. H. Grace was also recalled for his spirit. It seems that on the 16th inst. the Hinsanged singing of. The song of Hybrias, the was passing. Zamboanga when the: American Cretan," and gave the "Yeoman's wedding flag was noticed floating over the town and the song." The entertainment was brought to natives were observed firing salutos. Then ›K.
a conclusion by the trio of two violins and file of marines were seen to leave the U.S.
pianoforte-Messrs. Heymans, Schröter, and Ward-of a pretty and simple Bohemian Dance. During the evening Mr. Ward accompanied the vocalists, and as he took part in every number he deserves much of the praise due to the success of the concert. We hope, with many of our readers, to be able to hear Mr. Heymans again, Natal
gunboat Castine, which is in command, of Captain 8 W. Very, and land. The natives were evidently overjoyed on seeing the marines and showed their joy by resuming their salutes, Suddenly the Castine fired a shot across the bows of the Hinsang, which was stopped and went full speed astern. A boat came up from the Gastine and the officer in okarge requested Captain Crooketh to take a telegram on to Hongkong for transmission to Admiral Watson at Manila notifying the occupation of Zamboanga and asking for assistance. It seems that the natives rebelled against Aguinaldo's foréés and drove them out, taking possession of the town themselves. When the stine came into the harbour they raised the American flag and asked formally to be taken under the pro-
teotion of the Americau Government. .
The Castine is a gunboat of eight guns Her tonnage is 1,117 and her horse-power 1,119.
MR. HEYMANS" CONCERT. The St. Andrew's Hall was well filled on Saturday evening when Mr. J. F. Heymans and several amateurs who kindly assisted him provided an excellent vocal and instrumental concert: The chief nambers on the programme, were the violin sólós by Mr. Heymans, who had already given evidence of his skill at the short recital in St. John's Cathedral on the previous Sunday.”“” On this last occasion Mr. Heymans was enabled to give a more varied and lengthy selection from his repertoire and he soon estab- lished himself to the critical as a musician of considerable ability. His interpretation was artistio and his techuique masterly in each piece, the whole comprising a most varied assortment of music. In the opening number; Adagio Cantabile," Mr. Heymans was accompanied by Mr. Ward at the organ and Mr. Lammert at the plano, and the trio was much appreciated Mr. C. H Grace, who was in splendid voice then delighted the audience with Sargeant's Blow, blow, thou winter wind" in style and tone that were most refreshing. Seldom have we heard the song so well sang. In a fantasie
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from de Beriot's Scène de Ballet". ·Mr. Heymans gave abundant evidence of his re- markable powers of exeontion. The piece was well chosen, seeming to be a favourite with the artist and most suitable to his style. The player received prolonged applause, but did not give a repetition. Mrs. Vallings shared with Mr Grace the vocalistić honours of the -even- iug, and her renderar of the song Last Night" ́ was - correct and pleasing.The rudiende demanded an encore and Mrs. Vallingw returned and sang her old favourite “ 0, whistle an* I'll come “tas yo my ⋅ lad," which seems to please the audience more and more each time
PIRACY IN THE CANTON WATERS
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[FROM A CORRESPONDENT.].
Canton, 20th November, 1 On the 4th inst. the British steam-launch Wing Son, while towing a junk laden with limes from Canton to Fa Yuin, in Panya districty saw on the shore at Kipshek a number of pirates, who hailed her and threatened that if she did not stop and pay the customary squeeze they would fire upon her. The Captain dis regarded the threat, wout full speed ahead, and got away without further nupleasantness, Jav
On the 7th fast a steam-launch nemed the Lee Yuin, bound from Canton to Taipingsha, in the Namhoi district, also saw a crowd of pirates on shore, who fired at her. In this case- the captain turned round' and steamed- back to
Canton.
On the same day s launch from Shaihing to Canton steamed at full speed past a gang of pirates on shore, and gof safely through, though she was within range of the pirates' fire while passing.
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OCCASIONAL NOTES..
21st Novembera
The table talk of the last few days has been quite prolific with topics of more than ordinary. interest. We have had the news-from London
of the "storming" and capture (a bloodless one) of Aguinaldo's stronghold, one of
hja many, doubtless, which only an American paper. can do justice to in the matter of desoriptive ‹ headings. The American soldiers, who have been waiting months through a monotonous “ wet season for a decent stand-up fight, have: been again disappointed. They have the sym• pathy of many of their fighting confreres Hongkong.
Then we have had learned advice on the meteoric showers, which, alas, did not come off, unless a few solitary shooting stars be enough of the Rev. Père Froo, the erudite Father who to swear by. With due deference to the opinion runs things meteorological on the China coast, the best place to see the meteoric showers is undoubtedly Ladysmith on a warm evening, There they are much in evidence and con- tinually_falling.
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Then a public-spirited gentleman, who evi, dently has the theory of the world's salvation at his finger-ends, has come all the way from home to depict the second, coming of the Mes- 'siah." The book of Revelations is amply sufioi- On account of the frequency of piracy renderent for the purpose of the ordinary individual, ing the transit of cargoes difficult and danger. but Mr. Clayton presenta a revised version of ous trading vessels are stopping running, and apocalyptic visions. are about to present a petition to the Canton
Then a telegram informs us that Dr. Tan- Commissioner of Customs requesting him to lay the circumstances before the Viceroyner, the eloquent member of the Irish The price of goods is increasing daily in party, whose speeches are always rich with consequence of the piratical attacks and the apt illustrations, traduces the fighting quality difficulty and danger of sending cargoes from of the British soldier, and is promptly knocked place to place. There are said to be between down by an indignant private, affording his au seventy and eighty, piratical oraft infeating the dience another of his remarkable illustrations, though considering the v way Tommy Atkins waterways of Canton, each carrying from thirty has fought in the war so far, heaven only knows to sixty men and all well arthed. Their prinol' what illustration the worthy dostor could want. pal places of resort are Kolath, Tal-o, Nampang. But he found one, and closer than he expected. and Tinpak.
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POSTAL FACILITIES. AT THE A **WEST, RIVER, PORTS/TICA #2:
The following correspondence has bean for. warded to us for publication by Mr. R. Chatter Chamber of Commerce" fastavię væsE tou Wilcox, Secretary of the Hongkong General
THE CHAMBER TO "THE-PETMASTER GENERAL.
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Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce,
Hongkong, 15th November, 1899. Dear Sir,-Will you be so good as to inform
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Lastly, we have the marriage of mississe- cum cook, which has outraged the feelingi and respectability of the Canton community, Concerning that same "ill-assorted marriage I'find that my compradore views it rather with favour. Quite so! His only objection the fair lady should have married some one higher-"a much more bigges man"
than cook. Even the opinion of not a few foreigner missionaries included, probably amounts same. But in defence of the lady it ma argued that far greater persons have their menials, cooks included; and in China it
she sings it Mr. Emil Dannenburg was, “P” | this Chamber"what postal facilities thers are in is not wise to trifle with the affections of "oup's
plauded for his careful rendering of the “ · Tanne hubby" fantasie on the pianoforte, as was also Mr. Van Nierop for his song" An old love dream. In the solos Légende (Wieniawski) and'" Le Rêve” (Goltermann) Mr. Heymans was heard at his best, his rendering being Sympathetic and extremely artistic; He was ascompanied at the piano by Mr. Ward in:ench
the West River Ports whether letters: Carb registered, and whether any misty-order sys tem exists?--Yourk faithfully-d» oglumado
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sffording the deeper shade of tope, necessary to baing out to the full the basuty of the music violing. In: ese, two pinges "Hey,
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cook? True, it is laid down in the Prayer Book
that a woman may not marry her grandfather or her grandmother's husband, but there is no stipulation that a missionary who feels in her religion that all are equal posed may not marry her Chinese cook, believ
abstract of course this principle ing, but in practice it can hardly to meet with any approbation-
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