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Manila observatories were not cordial. He did not suggest,
however, that this affected the present case. He believed Hongkong received full information from Mauila.
Capt. Unsworth of the Godown Company noticed threatening signs as early as 6. 15 a.m. and gave instructions to have the wharves cleared. He thought "some notification could have been given at 6 am, if anyone hat been up and watching."
Capt. Hodgins knew of the typhoon on the 17th, when leaving Swatow for Amoy. He advised a friend to be on his guard.
Capt. Rodgers of the Zafiro concluded that there was no typhoon within 400 miles of him the 15th. He had experienced & similar sudden typhoon before, in 1966,
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VOLUNTEER INSPECTION.
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CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REFORT.
A SHIPPING DEAL.
RIVER STKAMERA SOLD
A French firm
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HONGKONG CITY HALL.
The sunasl meeting of shareholders in and subscribers to the City Hall was held there on March 28th. The Hon. Mr. Wy J. Gresson presided and there were also present Hoo. Mr. H. E. Pollock K.C, Mensen. A, O. Wood, N. A. Siabe, B. Layton (treasurer), and Captain Mar hint (secretary).
The SKORKTARY having read the notlos con• rening the meeting.
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The river steamers Paul Beau sud Charles Hardouin, which run between Hongkong and Canton, have been sold to the Compagnie Française des Indes et de l'Extreme Orieút Hongkong, acting as agents for the Company, and transferred to Mesure' Barretto and Co., of,
The CHAIRMAN said. --As is usual upon them These two river steamers
o 'casions, I will request you to take the Nantes in 1903 by the Compagnie Française" general report and statement of accounts as de Navigation et Anciens ritablissements
The library was used by 13,777 non- Satre Renoix, (nader the general supervision
Chinese and 6,729 Chitose visitors during 1906 of Mr. E.
Wilks to the onder —an increase of 1,358 over those of 1905 in the fif
Canton ILO
former which
and 198 in the latter. The censed to da business sometime ago The bats Museum was visited in 1966 by 7,638 non- w.re then transferred to the Messageries : Chinese and 167,217 Chinere, an enormous Од the 23rd March the Hongkong Maritimes as agents for the owners. These increase upen 1905—namely, an increase of Volunteer Corps was inspected at the Polo steamers are in receipt of a subsidy from the 14,191 non-Chinos and 74420 Chinese. There Ground, Causeway Bay, by Major-General Frouch Government for the carrying of rails was a decrease of $1,100, in takings at the Broadwood, G. O, C. The Artillery aud iu accordanca with the French shipping lawa.
theatre, due. I understand, to managers of Engineer Companies assembled at Headquarters | Competition has always been keen on the Craton turing companies not considering it advimble at practically full strength. Major Chapmosa rau, and the appearance of these steamers on
to visit Hongkong owing to the nafortunate was in command and all the officers were the river four years ago made competition all;
disaster which bef~] the Colony on 18th present, Twelve Maxim guns were manned, the keener, but their speed and general suitabili
September last, There was a slight incresso and the whole, headed by the Middlesex Band, ty for the traffic gradually won them a share of
however in takings from letting membly and marched to the Polo Ground. They attracted the public favour, and since the great typhoon ballrooms, namely $419.85. I understand mach attention en route and at Causeway Bay of September last, which reduced the number that advance bookings for the theatre for the a large crowd had gathered to witness the of steamers on the river, the French boats, in current year are very poor, but it is hoped that afternoon's proceedings. The Mounted Troop common with the others that remained en nues an improvemest in this direction will be had meanwhile arrived on the Ground, and when ruo, bave been making money. The Pool Head noticable before long. The City Hall bas the Artillery and Engineer Componies arrived, i entirely escaped damage ou
aufortunately from time to time received the mounted men took up a position on the
much adverse criticism from those who fail right. His Excellency, the General Officer | iuto Commanding, was received with the general salate, after which he inspected the arms and accoutrements of the men. Then the Corps marched past, advanced in review order, aid went through other movements, after which exercises with the guns were undertaken. The inspection was not a mere ceremonial or forinal proceeding, and the G. O. C was appar utly determined to test for himself the capabilities of the Corps. At the close the companies were drawn up and addressed by Hi Excellency. He said it was the first time he had had the pleasure of inspecting the Hongkong Volunteers, and mentioned that as the mobilisation had been carried out this year on a maller scale than usual be had not asked the Volunteers to take part, but in future he hoped to be able to employ the Volunteers and ask for their assistance. Proceeding he remarked that while we all desired to enjoy peace, the efforts of diplomatist « would be of little avail were it not for the fores behind them. And the force of a country lay in its trained manhood. He said trained because
it was as essential to employ scientific methods in military operations as in commerce or trade. After expressing his appreciation of voluntary effort, His Excellency concluded by saying that the Volunteers had made a very creditable show in the work of the afternoon. Thereafter the Corps returned to Headquarters where Major Chapman complimented the Volunters on their steadiness during inspection, and the men were dismissed. The refreshment that was provided in Headquarters was amply appreciated.
MURDER, AT POKFULUM.
Was
On the 25th March a brutal murder committed in a matshed ou the Pokfulum Road The matshed, which is just below the Dairy Farm, was occupied by two gardeners, one of whom, the murdered man, was married and had bis wife and three children living with him. A dispute aros between the two men about one o'clock, and Cheung Tai, believing that bis partner Yim Heung was not dealing fairly with regard to the business acerunts picked up a chopper and attacked him. He indicted wounds on the other man's head and neck, and severed the jugular rein. When he SO W that his victim was fatally injured be turned his attention to the unfortunate man's children and struck a six years' old boy and a three years' old girl with the chopper. Then he made off. Yim Heung died soon afterwards, but the children who were sent to the hospital, are likely to recover. The occurrence was reported to the police, and they are searching for the murderer As the latter had a good start the police hare little chance of effecting his arrest before he ssospes into Chinese territory,
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The Cha lex murduma hind dock for ROTO repairs. She in to appreciate that its funds are limited, its bow again in first class condition. The two revenue uncertain, and that its committee vessels, which are sister ships, built of steel sud | has carefully control the expenditure. having twin screws, are fitted the ughout with Before moving the adoption of the report and electric light and have ample accommodation accounts, I shall b× plea ed to afford any further for first-class passengers, and of course, suitable information that may be desired. accommodation for the large movement of Chinese passengers between the two ports. A Chinese steerage passage by the bats is 19 cents, which is surely a temptation to travel.
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A JURORS MISTAKE
AND WHAT IT COST HIM.
At the Criminal Sassions ou Marelt With. orer which itis Honour Mr. A. G. Wise presided, Peter Loureiro failed to answer his name when called as a jurer. After the jar was empanelled his Lordship despatched the bailiff to the National Bank with instructions to tell the absent juror to appear at once, and that if he failed to do so a warrant would b- issued for his crrest. A few moments after
wards, Mr. Loureiro appeared and his Lordship asked - Why didn't you e me this morning?
atr. Loureiro-I must apologie. I thought the sessions started at 1939.
His Lordship This won't do at all. One of the gentlemen on the jury has got to suffer for
yon.
Mr. Loureiro—I am very sorry
His Lordship-I will fine you $27.
FIRE.
Ая There WAR na farther disenssion the report was adopted and the meeting concluded.
DEATH FROM MISADVENTURE,
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Mr F. A. Haz land and a jury conducted an inquiry on March 28th at the Magistracy into the ciren-taucas affeuding the death of Lin Ring, wh · leaped from the third storey verandah of a house in Alerdeen Street on Thursday last and succumbed to his injuries. Inspector Cuysh stated that he was carrying out a visit of inspection in that street to see that there was no overcrowding, and apparently the party who wee gambling in the third storey of police, somebody having mistaken this particular hones were alarmed by the ory of him for
à policeman. A pinio onsa d, and deceased leaped over the verandah into the street below, dying in few
minutes from the injuries received After hearing the evidence the jary returned a verdict of death from misadventure.
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MEMORIALS OF BE ENTRY.
For the information of all concarusd, Mr. G. H. Wakeman, Land 'ffie‹r, notifi s-that the following memorials of re-entry have been registered according to law : Lantao Island ; . Tung Chang: D-marcation District I: Lots No 261, 1154, 1703, 1994, 228688, 2290, 2291, 1222, 287 239, 2457 and 29917 : Demarcation District 11: Lots No 74, 75 and 76; Demarca- tion District III. Lot No, 2016, and Demaron- cation District V Lots No. 287, 291, 291, 293, 209, 201, 304, 307, 308, 309, 317 and 327. Mai Wo Demarcation District 1. Lots No. 778 and 882, and Demarcation District III: Lot No. 507 Demarcation Districts 312: Let No.
Lot No. 432, 39, Lot No. 74, 1, 352 Lot No 626; 316, Lot No. 144, 327, Lot No. 132; 332,
On Mar. 2 fire was discovered to have brokeu out at 6 Lee Yuso Street, a narrow thorough- fare leading betwe-a Queen's Roach and Des Van Road. The Brigade turned out under Captain Lyons and Chief Inspector Baker, and when they arrived on the scene they found that the fimes had gained a strong hold. Fortunately there was a fair supply of water. : and the firemen soon bad the satisfaction of i extinguishing the fire, having also succeeded in confining the outbreak to the house in which it started. This, however, was completely gutted from top to bottom, and the valuable furniture which it contained was destroyed. The adjoining houses suffered a little, the chief damage being from water. While fighting the flames three of the firemen had a narrow escape. They were on the stairway when the roof collapsed, but jumped clear before the debris reached them.
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Txing I Island. Demarestion District , Lot No. 57
The local office of the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and Chias on Mar. 28 reosived the following telegram from their Head Office :—
At the approaching meeting of shareholders, the Directors will recommend a dividend for the past half year at 13 per cent per annum, free of Income Tax, that £25,000 be written off Bank Premises Account, that €100,000 be placed to Reserve, (which will then plan Fat £1,075,000), that £93,00 be carried forward as undivided profit and that a Bonus of 10 per cent be paid to the staff of the Bank, "'!
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