June 8, 1901.]
A. Gidley, Bombardier J. W. Cloyn; Ser- geant E. Sherwin; oy. Sergt. Major J. Rodger Gunner J. McCorquodale; Gunner E. R. Millar, Lieut. J. H. Underwood; Gunner C. W Marshall,
"D" Infantry Company-Lieut. T. Skinner; Lieut. A. B. Grieve; Corporal A Ritchie; | Private A. Mackenzie; Private H. Horley; Private A. Watson; Private B. Clarke; Private J. I Andrew; Private T. Grimshaw, Private C. A. Bowley,
"E" Engineer Company-Lient. J W. Graham; Corporal T. Warwick; Sapper J. Parkes; Sapper J. MoGlashan; Sapper J. Wilson: Sapper A. Hubbard; Sapper J. Lysaught; Sapper A. Pullen.
Band.-Sergt. Dr. G. Mackie; Sergt. Dr. J. Baker, Corporal J. Toppin, Corporal C. E. Warren; Drammer A. A. Casear; Drummer F. Costar; Drummer P. Roza; Drummer C. Silas; Drummer H. A. Lammert; Drummer E. S. Ford.
Note: Eight men will be selected from each of the above teams to shoot in the competition.
MACAO.
[FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.]
Macao, 3rd Juno.
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CHINA OVERLAND TRADE RÉPORT. singular but nevertheless pleasing fact that, notwithstanding that the resources of the colony are meagre, the colonists have ever been alive to the necessity of providing ample means for instructing the young. To this end the above society has now been formed for some years.
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acquiring the vast knowledge and experience already possessed by Mr. Nolasoo, who in addition is more conversant with the daily needs, habits and customs of the people for whom the Society was first called into existence in 1596. The return last week of Mr. A. J. Basto, barrister, from India and Portugal, once again places the presidency of the corporation into this gentleman's trusty hands.
In a future contribution, I hope to furnish your readers with a more detailed account of the good work the Society, has been doing in such a quiet, nnostentatious way in a colony where the work of disinterested individuals, voluntarily performed, have not until now been adequately acknowledged in public print.
COLONIAL LIFE IN FORMOSA.
[FROM A SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT:]
Taiwan, Formosa, 25th May.
RAILWAYS IN FORMOSA;
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While on the subject of education, it may be interesting to record that the Leal Senado also maintains two schools-one for boys and the other for girls. Admission to these schools is free. It provides the schools out of muni- cipal funds, with a competent staff of teachers. The Senate has had under consideration a fresh set of draft rules; they have been carefully drawn up, and are a decided improvement upon the old code. They practically set forth the entire curriculum of studies from the first (or infant class) to the highest (or sixth) standard. The subjects specified compriso Christian doctrine, Portuguese language, copy. writing, arithmetic, the elements of Euclid, geography, history of Portugal, drawing, and gymnastics It is a noteworthy feature that the use of the English line upon line" copy- book is to be adopted for use in the schools. Formosan affairs are experimental in many The text books for the study of English are to ways, but they have already aim d a blow at the be Jacob Bensabat's and the first and second notion common in China that the natives, "Royal Readers." It will be seen that the subjects accustomed to cheap and abundan water taught under the direction of the Camara are transportation, and having no regard for time, THE POSITION OF MACAO. It is some little time since any "notes
much on the same lines with the subjects would not travel by rail. That has been one of on prescribed under the grant-in-aid code obtained the stock arguments against railroad construc- Macao have been contributed in the Darty Press, in Hongkong, with the natural difference that tion here as well as in China. It would be and little wonder. A city of comparatively in Macao the education is given in the Portu impossible for rails to compete with waterways, little present-day commercial importance, posguese instead of in the nglish language. In all opponents have agreed, either for passengers sessing no attractive harbour and no shipping. the local code are embodied also a set of and of doubtful strategic value to its possessor, rules for the guidance of the teachers.
or freight. Since the railway in North China It has not had a fair chance to show what it can affords but sounty matter of interest for regular should be mentioned that the Escola Central do, and since the line from contributions from a press correspondent. As do Sexo Masculino and the Escola Central sung is too short to prove anything, it has Shanghai to Woo- a land-mark in the history of foreign intercourse do Sexo Feminino, as the municipal schools romained for the Japanese to explode, the first with China, however, it occupies a unique posi- are called, are quite distinct from the Lycen bomb under the mass of popular prejudice tion. It is the very first. European colony in maintained by and at the cost of the Govern- against railroads. There is in operation a line the East. It was founded long before the ment, for which the Senate contributs yearly of nearly 30 miles between this place and great Powers of the present day found them $4,000 or of the institution conducted by the Takow, being the southern section of the selves in the humiliating circumstance of Jesuit Fathers, and known as the Collegio de road to be laid the length of the island. having to kowtow before the "Son of Heaven." San José. With reference to the Lycen it
In other days sailing boats or junks were And it has now for the period of three may be mentioned in passing that popular used for the trip, at 40 cents one way or 60 cents hundred and fifty years been tenaciously held as feeling is to abolish it altogether, and the saving for a passage and return. Trips were made the great colonial diadem in the crown of Por effected by its abolition be appropriated towards according to the wind and sea. which have the tugal, whose prowess by land and sea, directed the improvement of the municipal schools. The reputation of being quite as whimsical here as first in overcoming the natural elements, then reasons urged for such a sweeping measure on any coast. No one could count on when a against the piratical hordes that terrorised the being that it has not justified its existence by any boat would start, how long it would take on the southern seaboard of China, and then the good results. The number of pupils attending way, or what the delays might be at the other covetous eye of the Dutch, is so faithfully and the lyceum during the last school year was only end. There were rarely more than three or so vividly recounted under the title of Macao's sixteen. The teaching of Fnglish, French and four passengers on a trip, and apparently it Deeds of Arms" [by Mr. C.A. Montalto de Jesus German is alleged to be purely theoretical, with did not concern them at all whether it occupied in The China Review]. As a link in the chain no prospective practical value. Objection is two days or two weeks. As Takow is the centre of history between the West and the East. a so entertained against the system of drawing of a sugar district, someone thought that it therefore, Macao can never fail in its charm, and upon the public service for officers to act as pro-might pay to run a steam-launch there, and the as such it seldom fails to attract visitors to its fessional masters; and lastly, class-hours fixed venture was made. Fare by this line became shores who chance to be touring in the East. to suit the convenience of the masters appear 60 cents for single passage and 8) cents to go to be wholly unsuited to the students themselves. and return. Wind and sea still hud to be consulted, but when it was possible to go, the round trip never lasted more than two days, and it was usually accomplished in one. The average number of passengers increased to about 4 ·, all of whom went by launch, forcing the original line out of business. By rail the fare is 50 cents each way. At least 300 passengers make the trip daily. No one thinks now of going to Takow by launch, and the promoter of that enterprise has had to turn his attention something else. It is impossible that all make the trip by rail are sugar estate owners or dealers in that commodity. So many go for the sake of the ride, to extend their horizon and see the world, as to strengthen the supposition that in a former existence the beings inhabited by Chinese souls must have been great travellers, and that the railroad, instead of being a modern invention, may be classed as a revival of a commercial art that was lost. Since Formosa is Japanese, and on that account in all respecta non grata to the Chinese, there is no telling how large might be the travel were the sovereignty of the islands restored to the Son of Heaven.
QUR VISITO ́ 8.
A BOARD ELECTION.
Macao's news, us can readily be appreciated, can only relate to its municipal affairs, so to speak, The question of the election of the new board pare and simple. Even these in acity of such small of management of the Santa Casa da Miseri- dimensions with a population not quite one-fifth cordia has imparted to it on the present of that of Hongkong, and is devoid of interest occasion au element of more than ordinary excepting to the people of the Colony. Oc-interest. It has ever been 80 whenever oasionally a distinguished visitor is seen here, and now and again the representative in Hongkong of the British Sovereign comes over to Macao. Recently Sir Henry, accom- panied by Lady and Miss Blake, were here. They made a short stay. Although of a purely private character, this and like visita can always be pleasantly associated with a perfect entente cordiale existing between the principals of two friendly nations. The Hon. F. H. May, C.M.G.. and family are now with us. Macao's hospitable shores, with its picturesque scenery a and invigorating sea-breeze, ever offer to its visitors a cordial welcome.
QUE TWO GREAT QUESTIONS.
Two questions of some general interest are exciting attention among the electors of Macao. One is that of education and the other the nomination of a new board to replace the retiring members of direction of the Santa Casa da Misericordia.
the office of Provedor, who really represents the fountain-head of the executive as well as the administrative functions of the corporation, has been contested. Shortly, the members will be called to ballot for the new board, and it is rumoured that one party is agitating for the supersession of the present Provedor, Mr. P. Nolasco da Silva, in favour of its own nomines, Without in any way suggesting even the fain- test ides of disparagement towards the proposed Provedor, it is to be regretted if his party should succeed in removing the present incum bent from office, Synchronously with the appointment of Mr. Nolasco da Silva the finances of the institution have witnessed an improvement quite unparalelled in the whole history of its long existence. Mr. Silva enjoys the reputation of being a level headed man of business. His practical acquaintance with the system of successful financing prevailing in the neighbouring
Probably other bombs must be fired bofore the obstacles to railroad improvem can: ba
At a meeting of the members of the Society | colony seconded by the funds with which the removed on the mainland. The Boochow native for the Promotion of Education of the Macaenses, Society's offers have been timely enriched by held on the 2nd inst., a new committee was the lottery, has been the means to place elected. It is composed of Messrs. C. R. the the Society in a position to extend Assumpção, P. J. da Lus, S. Noronha, F. F. its hand of succour in cases of need and Leitao, with Mr. P. Nolasco da Silva as destitution now practically for all time president; Mr. F. X. M. de Sousa, secretary; His opponent has not the means, and his and Mr. J. Ribeiro, treasurer. It is a calling does not afford him the opportunity of
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bound for Shanghai will be content to spend 15 hours in a junk, for the trip of 89 miles and to pay 3) cents for it unt1's railros 1, whisks him over that distance in two or three at two or three times the fare. In Amoy coolie has just returned from a six weeks visit to his mother, 200 miles up country