October 15, 1906.1
October 10th.
44 CEASED LONG AGO."
A few days ago the Kai Mig College and the Kwong Chai Charitable Institution peti- tioned Viceroy Shum to release the boycott ringleaders Ma Tat-shan, Poon Shun-ming and Ha Chung man, who were imprisoned last year for posting inflammatory and insulting placards in the city abortly before the arrival of President. Roosevelt's daughter. Viceroy Shum instructed the Provincial Judge to review the case and report to him as to whether these men should be released or not. The Judge replied as follows: The boycott feeling ceased long ago. In the evidence taken by the Kwong Chow Prefect and the Nam Hoi Magistrate there was no direct proof that Ma, Poon and Ha did actually commit anything outrageous or create any serious disturbances. These men have already been imprisoned for 13 months and under these circumstances I recom. mend that they be released under bonds given by the above institutions. It is reported that Viceroy Shum on receipt of the report ordered the Nam Hoi Magistrate to release the prisoners.
CANTON POLICE USELESS.
Several of the local papers have referred strongly to the uselessness of the Canton police. Recently many daring robberies have been perpetrated in broad daylight and under the very nose of the police. None of the robbers have been caught red-handed, and whenever a robbery is committed, whether in broad day- light or at night, the policeman who is supposed to be on duty in the locality is usually absent. At noon on the 8th instant, six robbers armed to the teeth entered house No. 7 Shan Hong Street, occupied by the Chui Yoon Hing firm, and after driving all the shop people into a room and tying their queues together, the robbers ransacked the place, took away $1,200 in bank notes, a large quantity of subsidiary coios and several boxes of clothing. Alarm was given immediately after the robbers left the house, but no policeman in the street answered the call, Another robbery took place at 3 p.m. yesterday. About 10 robbers entered the residence of a wealthy merchant surnamed Lui, in Wo Ning Lane, and carried away with them booty to the extent of $2,000. When the robbers rushed into the house, Lui and his servants called save life", whereupon the robbers fired several shots. Lui received a nasty blow on his head from the butt end of a revolver for raising the alarm. The matter was reported to the nearest police station but no arrests have been made yet. NEW CHARITABLE CONCERN.
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CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT.
reputation, and that these two men received kong by the Honam. Although the steamer their appointments through his, Viceroy Shum's arrives at 6 p.m. letters are not received until recommendation. In the letter His Excellency | 10 and sometimes 10.3) p.m. suggests that Viceroy Shum should now cause an investigation of their character to be made
It is reported that the United States Govern- ment communicated to Viceroy Shum that they propose to build a large hospital in Canton for charitable purposes and also for the training of students who desire to acquire foreign medical knowlege, and requested His Excellency to lend them a piece of land to erect the building. The American Government will send out four medical officers to take charge of the hospital when the building is completed. Viceroy Shum replied that at present the Government possesses no vacant land in the city suitable for such an institution, that all the vacant lands in the city are owned by the people. The only way to obtain B piece of land would be for them to look for a suitable site somewhere in the city and purchase it from the people. The trustees of the hospital have now selected a suitable site situated in Han Ha Lan, Nam Kwan, and have entered into negotiations for the purchase of it.
YUET-HAN RAILWAY COMPANY.
Some time ago the Yuet Han Railway Com- pany cabled to America to engage a Mr. Smith as assistant engineer of the company. Yester. day theirectors of the Railway Company received a cable reply from Mr. Smith as follows: Will accept position on these condi- tions:-Period of engagement five years, snnual - salary $25,000 (gold)”. President Cheang To- chai has placed the matter in the hands of the Chief Engineer Kwong, who will consider it before giving his decision.
HIGH PRICE OF SALT.
Owing to numerous salt junks owned by monopolists of Kwongtung having been wrecked or lost in the late typhoons, the price of salt here has advanced to double its value.
PUBLIC MEETINGS RESTRICTED.
A notification was issued by Viceroy Shum yesterday informing the public that in future no persons are permitted to convene public meetings of any description unless the subject to be discussed at the meeting be first reported to the nearest police station. In case of con- vening any urgent meetings, at least six hours notice should be given to the nearest police station prior to its taking place.
It is reported that Viceroy Shum has received a letter from His Excellency Tai Hing Chi (native of Canton), President of the Board of Rites at Peking, stating that the shareholders abroad have complained to him that both the President and Vice-President of the Railway Company are men of very poor
WANTS AN AR
Y DIVISION.
Viceroy Shum has memorialized the Throne for permission to take one division (50)) of the newly trained soldiers with him to Yan-Kwei, as there are no foreign trained soldiers in those provinces.
October 11th ·
SHUM TO CHECK FRANCE,
Viceroy Saum bas received a telegram from the Central Government ordering him to hurry to Yun-Kwei, as France is endeavouring to expand her power and authority in Yunnan.
BOYCOTT HEROES.
Students of 23 colleges marched to the Nam Hoi Magistracy to welcome the boycott ring. leaders Ma, Poon and Ha, whom Viceroy Shum ordered to be released yesterday. The Magistrate made a long speech, assuring the students that the three ardent patriots and heroes were to dine with him, and after dinnor he would see that they were safely escorted home.
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CANTON BRIDGE.
PORTUGUESE GENERAL DIES ON MACAO STEAMER.
On October 10th a Portuguese retired milj. tary officer, Joã› Baptista Gonsalves, general of brigade, died suddenly on board the s.8. Honam between Macao and Hongkong. The General had been suffering from dyspepsia for some time and set out, accompanied by one of his sons, for Hongkong with the intention of consulting a medical man. He boarded the steamer about 7.15, and after the vessel started. he went to his cabin to lie down. When he reached the room he fell to the floor, where he was discovered by the boy, who promptly called the purser.
A ssistance was soon forthcoming, and Dr. M'Aulay, a passenger, did all he could for him, but it was apparent that he was beyond all human aid, and he succumbed an hour after his seizure. Heart disease was the cause of death. The body was taken back to Macao,
Deceased, who was 52 years of age, was commander of the garrison at Lourenço Marques, Portuguese East Africa. for two years, leaving there in June last for Macao. He is survived by a widow, four sons and one daughter.
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ON THE KOWLOON-CANTON RAILWAY.
POLICE AVERT A RIOT.
The baneful Chinese system of sub-letting contracts until the last sub-contractor who undertakes the work finds it necessary to squeeze iu all directions, Was nearly Some time ago
the Yust-Han Railway responsible for a riot between rival factions on Company petitioned Viceroy shum for the the Kowloon Canton Bailway. The contractor right to build an iron bridge across the river. who has the contract to carry out masonry Yesterday the Kwong Chow Prefect received work at the Kowloon Tong tunnel, near instructions from the Viceroy to inform the aumati, was ordered by the engineer-in Railway Company that His Excellency is charge to hasten the completion of his work prepared to grant them the privilege in accord-by putting on more meu. He refused, ance with the terms and conditious stipulated in their petition.
MACAO.
[FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.]
October 10th.
but was informed that if he failed to comply with the request within 10 days, the engineer would engage new men to complete the work. At the expiry of ten days the number of men on the contract was not incress- ed, so 70 new workers were engaged. When these men appeared, the contractor doubled the number of his men and refused to allow the new bands to work. As there was every prospect of a riot the police at Yaumati were communicated with, and Sergeant Appleton and six constables were despatched to restore order. The sergeant found much persuasion necessary to induce the contractor and his employees to leave the works, but eventually they decided to do so, and want off quietly, allowing the new men to enter and continue where they had left
THE LATE GENERAL GONÇALVES, When the news of the sudden death of General João Baptista Gonçalves was received here today by wire, a gloom was cast over the city, that such a bright officer with a long and distinguished service should thus suddenly be struck dead at the comparatively early age of 52 years. The deceased served for many years in Timor and having occupied many positions of great importance was appointed Lieut.-Colonel about 3 or 4 years ago. Not HONGKONG'S MARITIME LOSSES. being able to remain any longer neither here nor in Timor, he bad to go to Lourenço į Marques, where he was appointed colonel. After the usual term of service he returned to this
colony last June and few days after his arrival he was pensioned off with the honorary rank of General. The late General Gonçalves was s native of Macao where also he received his education. The funeral will take place after the arrival of the Honam to-morrow with the remains of the deceased.
GENERAL CASTELLO BRANCO.
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INTERESTING FIGURES.
shipping lost and damaged in the typhoon are The following returns in connection with official. They are not, however, complete. In supplied, and again losses are still coming in some cases tonnige of vessels has not been from the out districts.
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This officer of the Engineer Corps arrived here by the last Australian mail from Timor. ¡ He is, I understand, deputed to visit all the 11 Portuguese colonies to inspect the hydraulic works. He has also come in opportune time to 800 that the Public Works Department repairs the Praia Grande in a proper way.
AN ARMED JUNK CAPTURED.
A well-armed junk was recently seized in Portuguese waters. Is this a Chinese guard- boat or a piratical vessel, one of the many that have been infesting the West River lately? It would be well to inquire.
THE POST OFFICE.
People here are complaining of the late delivery of letters brought over every day from Hong-
no
LARGE VESSELS.
Sank or damaged Tonnage
Missing or dead
187
73/182
73189
German; 4 French, 2 Norwegian ; 1 Dutch ; Of these ships 34 were British; 5 American; Japanese; 3 Chinese; while four were under
flag.
JUNIS.
Sunk or damaged Missing or dead..
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LAUNCHES.
LIGHTERS,
Sunk or damaged Tonnage Missing or dead...
Suak or damaged Toanage Missing or dead...
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652: 705
70
1,676 296
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10,125