September 29, 1900:
COLLAPSE OF A BUILDING IN
HOLLYWOOD ROAD.
TWO KILLED AND FOUR SERIOUSLY INJURED.
CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT.
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Chord," which he rendered most effectively. | The vocalist of the evening was of course Mr. Alec Marsh, who sang The King's Minstrel " in splendid style. Sergt. F. R. Viggers, The fact that many of the older buildings in A. O. 1. provided a diversion with his comic the city are a standing danger to the community song "I'm looking at yer," being recalled. Mr. and require a thorough over-hauling is brought E. E. Hill, who possessos a pleasing tenor voice, home to the authorities from time to time by Lut whose enunciation was somewhat weak, the collapse of a building either in one part of sang The Queen of the Earth," and was fol- Fanst" (Gounod), the city or another. These occurrences are allowed by the Trio from most invariably accompanied by loss of life, but sung by Messrs Lammert, Marsh and Schmidt the authorities seem powerless to do any thing with much success. The Band performed two Mikado and Mignon," and Mr. to prevent them, and we may expect that they pieces. will continue to happen.
Alec Marsh sang the Toreador's song from Carmen," which was the best solo of the evening, and on being recalled gave his special rendering of Old Simon, the Cel- larer," which was much enjoyed. Sergeant Robertson, R.W.F., was deservedly applauded for his flute solo, Fantasia on La Son- was also Mr. W. J. Terrill nambula." as
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designers of the Stanley, Messrs. Carmichael and Barlow, are to be heartily congratulated on having produced such a handsome specimen of naval architecture, amidst the harassing con- ditions that surround industrial enterprise in Hongkong-especially in the matter of labour. The vessel is built of teak and fastened through- out with Muntz metal fastenings, and her dimensions are 120 feet b.p., by 20 by 10 of scantlings, considerably in excess of the requirements of Lloyds or the Board of rade. The general arrangement of the vessel is as follows:-A teak deck-house forward of the engine and boiler compartment, containing a commodious saloon with accommodation for A sad affair took place in Hollywood Road
The on the 25th inst. At about half-past nine the
seating ten persons at dining table. occupants of No. 42 were terrified by hear
interior of the deckhouse is of polished teak ing a tremendous crash proceeding from the
and nicely upholstered in leather. back part of the premises. They soon learned
are two private cabins opening on to the
that the cookhouses had collapsed, the top one
saloon, which are fitted with folding wash- The main stands, wardrobes, drawers, etc. having first given way and carried all before it.
for his song The Deathless Army " deckhouse also contains a commodious bathroom Acting Chief Inspector Kemp. Assistant En-
he ako was somewhat indis and pantry. Accommodation for the captain gineer Robertson and several members of the though Fire Brigade were on the spot with all speed with dinct. Sergt. Viggers again created much is provided for in a teak deck house aft of the
amusement with his funny songs
Stick-engine-recm compartment. A covered com- a view to rescuing any one who might be buried
In the Suburbs," and Mr.panion aft of the captain's room leads to the in the debris. They had no light task before ing Out and them, as in consequence of the space being but Grace, an old favourite, gave an excellent quarters of the crow, where bunks are fitted up Ho, Jolly Jenkin." The duet for twelve hands. Forward of the saloon on small the debris was several feet in depth.rendering of " They soon came across a woman and a little "Love and War." by Messrs. Marsh and Geo. the main deck a covered companion leads to the girl, who were near the surface and had Lammert, followed, and was much appreciated, troop" deck, where there is ample space for probably come down with the top storey. the entertainment closing with the descriptive the accommodation of fifty men, which will useful should occasion necessitate They were taken to the Hospital unconscious. piece The Dance of Demons," by the Band. prove They were badly injured about the head. The attendance was large and the Fund The rapid transport of Police to the New and it was evident that it was not at all should reap a substantial benefit from the con- Territory. On the bridge-deck the stearing likely that they would
Another cert. The Volunteers did everything to make gear and other adjuncts for the navigation of The engines are compound woman and girl were also sent to the Hospital every one comfortable and all arrangements the vessel are fitted.
The accompanist, surface condensing of the inverted cylinder. in a precarious state. The police worked with worked most succesfully, & will at the huge pile of rubbish in the hope Mr. A G. Ward, de eves praise for his con-type, designed to indicate 325 horse power; the boiler is multitubelar, with two furnaces built to that more of the occupants might be still alivetribution to the eufortajament, for he
Board of trade rules for a working pressure of under the boards, but the hope was not realised. indispensable.
120 lbs. per square inch. A powerful steam windlass with capstan head, is fitted on the fore part of the main deck. A strong derrick and the necessary gear for lifting buoys, heavy moorings, etc., is also provided.
recover.
Towards noon the dead bodies of another woman and girl were found terribly crushed and bat- tered. All yesterday the work of clearing away the debris was continued. It was not thought that there was anyone in the basement, which is only used as a store for-old iron.
No one making an inspection of the premises can wonder at the building collapsing, as the floors seem to have been most inadequately sup-
ported We are given to understand that the enforcing of the regulation as to backyards has something to do with this. At one time there were two gangways leading from the living rooms to the cook-houses. The gangway beams acted as a support to the floors, also to the walls. In order to comply with the regulations and to give more light and aft one gangway on each floor was removed: heuer the reduction of the support to the floors and walls. We shall not be surprised to learn of other collapses in the same block. On visiting the back of the ad- joining house our representative was shown a water-trough which reached right to the top of the block. It was leaking in innumerable places and seemed to have made the bricks here and there as soft as putty.
THE VOLUNTEERS' CONCERT.
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TRIAL TRIP OF THE S.S.
STANLEY."
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Thao Leng Caveracont has just an ment eludly inerea ins fleet of small craft,
with a stater, which the Government Marine Eurveyor described to our representative, as be- ing One of the stent-st-built boats ever turned out of the Hongkong yards. The name of the vessel is the humley, endled after the early set- tlement on the east side of the island, and in addition to the tribute of being well built she has earned much praise for the gracefulness of er lines and her smart appearance generally. The Stanley was contracted for to run teu and a half knots an hour - the Government demanding that as the masivum speed, though they had no objection if other
The trial was accomplished in fine weather with a smooth sea and was highly satisfactory in every way, the machinery working splendidly and the boiler providing an ample supply of stean: a speed of twelve knots was easily
obtained. After the trial, refreshments were served and the health of the contractors and prosperity to the Stanley were drunk. The trial trip was a most gratifying success. The contractors are also engaged on the building of Police launches for patrolling the waters of
the New Territory.
CANTON.
[FROM CUR CORRESPONDENT.]
sential points-- accom- modation and draught – were not sacrificed, for the boat to travel quicker. On the trial trip on Wednesday afternoon the Steeley did easily twelve knots over the ineasured two mile course, a result ang builder might be gratified with; had the strawer been fresh from the slip sheterday in the three market-towns, Kum Chuk, would have improved even on that.
Canton, 20th September. ANTI-MISSION RIOTS IN SHION TAK.
News has reached here that a riot occurred yes.
Lung Ngan and Tong Lee, in the district of The Staude, henceforth to be known locally Shen Tak, distant about four hours by steam to as The Governor's Yalf is an outcome of the south-west of Canton, and that three mission what is now popularly described as "territorial houses were destroyed by the mob. There were The promenade concert given on Wednesday grab.“ Her introduction to the world was about 100 Christian families in Shon Tak and night, 26th inst., under the auspices of the Hong-due to the acquisition of the New Territory, most of them have left and come to Canton. kong Volunteer Corps was a brilliant success. and her chic work will be to convey the The French gunboat Avalanche has left this The entertainment, which was organised for a officials to and thru the colonial lighthouses. morning at 9 a.m. for the scene of disturbance, most deserving object, in aid of the Ladies' Mili- including there taken over from the Chinese and Chinese soldiers were sent there about the tary Hospital Fund-was honoured with the Government. Should any trouble in the New
same time. It is said that about ten days before attendance of H.E. the Governor, Sir Henry Territory necessitate the transportation of the riot the French Consul brought the threaten- Blake, Lady Blake au Miss Blake. Viscount bodies of police to any given coast point, the ing aspect of affairs to the notice of the Acting Sairdale, A.D.C., Major-General Gascoigne, Stanley will be called upon to fill that function. Viceroy Tak; but through the dilatory actions C.M.G., and Mrs. Gascoigne, Captain the Hon. In addition she has been fitad up with such a of the Chinese officials the matter has been H.W. Trefusis. A.D.C.. and many ladies and milj. degres of e mfort that H.E. the Governor | allowed to run on until it reached its present tary officers. The event took place in the open-air might well he pleased to use it on his expodi-climax. It is said, however, that the places are on the Volunteer Parade Ground, which was tions, and thus ensure its permanence to the beginning to quiet down already. prettily decorated with coloured lanterns for claim of being “ The Governer's Yacht." the purpose, an impromptu stage being erected in front of the headquarters.
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By the courtesy of Major Everitt and officers the Band of the 2nd Royal Welsh Fusiliers was in attendance and contributed much to the success of the evening. The programme wus admirably arranged and the first part opened with the march "Tannhauser" (Wagner) by the Band. Mr. George Lammert was next heard in one of the best solos of the evening, in the old but ever attractive song My Sweeheart | when a Boy" receiving deserved applause. Private G. Townley, A. O. C., was loudly applauded for his cornet solo "The Lost
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Canton, 22nd September. CANTON REVENUE GOES NORTH.
The Provincial Treasurer Ting has sent, by the weiynin Wong and To, the Canton revenue to Shansi by overland route across the North River, for the support of the Imperial family
The Stand-painted white, with buff funnel. and presents a very smart and yacht-like ap- pearance; she is schocner-rigged and the funnel and pole (wasts have just a nice sheer which harmonizes well with the lines of the bort. On her trial trip on Wednesday she attracted mach
PROTECTING THE SALT MONEY.# interest among the nautical spectators, and her The revenue collected from the salt monopoly builders may rightly claim the reward of success is immenso, and on account of the troubles in due to their labours. On the trial the Government the north might, it is feared, have tempted were represented by the Hon'ble B. Taylor, bandits from other provinces to the South to Acting Harbour Master, and Mr. Macdonald, join with the local bad characters, to attack and Government Marine Surveyor. The contrac- rob the Treasury. The Salt Commission has tors, Messrs. Carmichael and Barlow, were pre-requested the Commander of the On Yung re- sent and a representative of this paper. The giment to put two hundred soldiers, some at the