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MACAO.
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Macao, 2nd May. I am sorry indeed to have to report that the plague still continues in its full force. In certain quarters of this colony, such as the San-kin, Sacong and S. Lazaro districts, this in only to be expected, as they are the dirtiest parts of the town, and the Government should
■ long time ago have done away with them altogether and thus removed the principal breeding places of disease germs. Another thing also to which the Leal Senado and the Government should see is to check the over. crowding of houses with inhabitants-not only human beings, but also dogs, pigs, fowls, cats, etc., living in rooms only a few feet square, where there is only space for one person, though it is utilised for a family of man, wife, and, children, not to mention various animals. And sometimes one may find more than one family, sách comprising of three or four persons, in a space not larger than a large double-bed. To do away with the plague the Government and the Leal Senado must enforce the spreading of Inhabitants and insist on a larger space for every family.
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It is also advisable that those whom it concern should not open the drains during this time of the year, for if the drains are olear there is no use in opening them while if they are choked, the present is no time to alean them. The authorities should order this work to stop at once. At Praia Grande, where such work is going on, I am sorry to say that a few cases of fever of a very bad character have occurred, I wish I were mistaken and that it were not the opening of the drains that caused the mischief, but it is a fact that in the places like Praia Grande fever never has been fatal except this year. The Government is spending much money very uselessly. Why should it not employ the sum in doing away with those filthy quarters where so many plague cases are reported daily? Three years having past without anything being done in this colony, everything is in a state of utter neglect. But now those concerned should take note of what is passing and prepare a long and careful report to present to the new Governor and let him make the necessary inprovements. The drains in the city. I am not going to say much about. A few words will put the case clearly before the public. It is better to have no drains than to have them as they are now.
Mr. King Lein-shau's extradition case still continues. On Monday last a few more wit- the trial will nesses were examined, and now take place, and if the accused is found
handed guilty he will be
to his Government; bat the public which takes an interest in Mr. King can trust in the Chief Justice, Senhor Magalhaes, who knows how to protect an innocent man when he finds him.
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'CORRESPONDENCE.
[We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents.]
THE TROUBLE WITH CHAIR COOLIES AT THE PEAK,
TO THE EDITOR OF THE DAILY PRESS,
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Dear Sir,May I asked you to kindly pub- lish the following in connection with your report on the trouble with chair-coolies at the Peak P
THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
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“P.8.—I have just been asked by my own ser- Mr. Johnson's Yellow Dwarf, 11st Sibe vants if the coolies, next door have received a present for mis-behaving, and I have been ob
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liged to admit they have! WORD MA
TO THE EDITSE OF THE "DAILY PRESS." SIR, I have been asked by many why I do not demand a re-hearing of the second part of the case given against me on the 27th ult. I wish to say that I have done so, and that after two days' consideration the magistrate has de- oided in the negative.
Bo far as I and others can see, the result of the case has only been to set a premium on dis-: orderliness, and I hope we shall not have a crop of troubles springing up, like the Gorgon's teeth, under the present weak-kneed régime.
Trusting you will find space in your columns for these few lines, I am, sir, yours very truly,
HERBERT W. BELL.
Hongkong, 30th April, 1900.
THE PREPARATIONS TO RECEIVE
H.M.S."TERRIBLE."
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TO THE EDITOR OF THE “DAILY PRESS,'
DEAR SIR,-As I am informed that there may be some misapprehension in the minds of some of the members of the British community here, I am writing this letter to state that the omission to call a public mesting of British Re- sidents in conuection will the preparations for the reception and entertainment of the Captain, officers and crew of H.M.S. Terrible, was simply due to an oversight which was caused by ar- rangements requiring to be very promptly made.
It was the intention of Mr. Francis and my- self, who were the prime movers in this matter, as being the President of the China Association and the Acting President of the Navy League respectively, that all members and classes of the British community should take part in the ce- lebration of welcome, and it is with very great regret that we have learned that some of the community might feel aggrieved by our inad. vertence in not calling a public meeting.-I am, dear sir, yours faithfully,
3rd May, 1900,
H. F. POLLOCK.
THE GYMKANA.
The first gyhikana of the season took place on the Race Course ou Saturday afternoon, the 28th ult.,in beautiful weather. Mr. Rounseville Wildman was fortunate enough to secure a couple of first prizes with his Thistle, which won the one- mile handicap and mile and a quarter race easily. The half-mile handicap was a close race, Tocsin just managing to pull it off. Wizard looked like winning the steeple-chase, but when ing home Corbie contested the first position with him and just managed to win.
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[May 5, 1900,
(Mr:Johnson) - Unique Rose, 11st 816 ...
(Mr. Walwyn) Mr. Hart Buck's Deséspoir, 11st 1816...-
(Mr. Hart Back)
Mr. Flower's Bushwood, 11st blb...
(Mr Flower)^^O
Pedigree, 11st 8lb...
Capt. Trefusis's Rascal, 11st 8lb Mr. Anderson's Paradox,
(Mr. Wibel) (Capt. Trefusis) ilst 7lb
(Mr. - Anderson) -- 0
Lieut. Sempill's Jim Crack, 10st 9lb
(Mr. Keyes) TENT PEGGING; points for pace and style. Three runs. First prize presented by J. Mackay, Esq. 2nd Prize, entrance fees, Captain Bland... Mr. Moxon
STEEPLECHASE; for all Chins ponies ;; over usual course; weight for inches as per scale;' previous winners of any steeplechase 7 lbs added. First prize presented by the Hon: T. H. White- head. 2nd prize, $20. Mr. Gressor's Corbie, 11st llb.
(Mr. Gresson)
Mr, Johnson's Wizard;11st 111b.
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(Mr. Johnson)
Mr. G. H. Potts's Demon King, 11st 7lb.............
(Mr. P. A. Cox).
(Mr. Walmyn)
Mr. Walwyn's Landsknecht, 11st 5lb...
Lieut. Sempill's Orinoco, 10st 12lb
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(Mr. Anderson)
(Mr. Cruickshank)
Mr. Anderson's Sea Fog, 11st 4lb...
Mr. Cruickshank's Charger, 11st 4lb
Mr. Brutton's Bandelero, 11st llb
(Mr. Brutton) ONE MILE HANDIOAP; for all China ponies, first prize presented by the Hon. C. P. Chater, C.M.G.; second prize $20.
Mr. R. Wildman's Thistle, 11st 7lb
(Mr. Johnson)
aj+(Mr. Walwyn). Mr. G. H. Potts' Tocsin, 11st 2lb.......
Capt. Richards' Pilgrim, İ1st 71b
(Mr. P. A. Cox) 3
Mr. Johnson's Yellow Dwarf, 10st 131b
(Mr. Flower)
(Mr. Hart Buck):
Mr, Hart Buck's Impahla, 10st 816
Mr. Grey's Tube Rose, 11st 4lb ..
(Mr. Cruickshank) LADIES' NOMINATION; each competitor start from a post 100 yards up the course and ride to the lady who nominates him, take one near-potatoe from her each time, return and drop it into his bucket. Should he fail or the potatoe not remain, he must dismount, put the potatoe into the bucket, and mount with ont assistance. To win, first past the winning post third time in, with all three potatoes in the bucket; three prizes from the Gymkhans Fund.
By kind permission of Col. the Hon. R. H. Bertie and Officers of Royal Welch Fusiliers, the band of the regiment attended.
The following were the officals :- Committee:-W. A. Cruickshank, Esq., the Hon. C. P. Chater, C. M. G., R. M. Gray, Esq., M. Grote, Faq., Capt. E. L. Berger, H. K. R. T. F. Hough, Esq., The Hon. J. J. Keswick, the Hon. F. H. May, C. M. G., J. McKie, Esq., G. C. Moxon, Esq., G. H. Potts, Esq., F. J. Walwyn, Esq., R. W. F.,, Capt. Des Voeux, R. E., Capt. Loring, R. A. Lt.l. The O'Gor man Commander Plenderleath, R. N., W. J. Greson, Esq., aud Hart Buck, Esq.
JUDGES: M. Grote, Esq., Hon. J. J. Keswick and R. M. Grey, Esq.
HANDICAPPER:-The Hon. C. P. Chator, C. M. G. and J. McKie, Esq.
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STARTER :-T. F. Hough, Esq. TIMEKEEPER-G H. Potts, Esq. ÜLERK OF SCALE:-Lt. Col. The O'Gorman, D. A. M. G. (a.)
Your reporter has apparently omitted to mention what my counsel laid stress on as to the defenceless condition of the Peak houses during the day-time. The annoyance com plained of all took place while I was below that is, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.-when the Chi- HON. TREASURER:W.A.Cruickshank, Esq. nese are aware there is little to be afraid of. HON: SECRETARY:-Capt. Loring, R.A My counter-summons against the chair-coolies HALF MILE RACE; for all China ponies; was nevertheless dismissed at short notice; com-weight for inches as per scale, with 7 lbs added; pensation was given to the very coolies who winners at any official meeting this season 5 lbs caused the trouble, and I leave it to those who extra; subscription griffins of any year and have families at the Peak to imagine what such bona fide polo ponies allowed 7 lbs; first prize, encouragement may mean to the more turbulent presented by A. Babington, Esq.; 2nd prize, of the native population.
$20; 3rd saves stakes..
Eheu, absentem! ('R‚N,') --- I am, yours very truly,
HERBERT W. BELL, Mongkong, 29th April, 1900,
Capt. Gwynne, nominated by Mrs. Morris. Mr. Johnson, nominated by Mrs. R. Wild---
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Mr. Moxon, nominated by Mrs. Mozon ́
ONE AND A QUARTER-MILE RACE; for all China ponies; weight for inches as per scale with 3 s added; subscription griffins allow- ed 7 lbs; winners at this meeting 5 lbs extra; first prize presented by R. Shewan, Esq. scoond prise, $20,
Mr. R. Wildman's Thistle, 11st 9lb
(Mr. Johnson) Mr. Hermann's Minor, 10st 121b
(Mr. Cruickshank) Mr. Hart Buck's Desespoir, 11st 4lb
(Mr. Hart Buék) Mr. G. H. Potta's Pirate King, 11st 416`
(Mr. Gresson) Capt. Richard's Pilgrim, 11st 7ib..
HOME Walwyn)* 0 HALF MILE RACE; for walers; catch weights over 1lat. 7ibs; first prize presented; second prize, $20.
Mr. Hart Back's Flemingf n. 1st 7lb soz
(Mr. Hart Büok) 1 Mr. Vyvyan's Lyonesse, 11st 71b...
(Mr. Flower) 2
Mr. G. H. l'otts's Tocsin, 1st 1llb
(Mr. P. A. Cox) 1 Mr. Hart Buck's Randwick, Mr. G. H. Polis's Demon King, 12st 0lb M. Mr. Burton's Bydney, llat 718