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The Admiralty Pier at Arsenal Stree ́, just; newly enlarged, had its stairways carried away. As in the memorable typhoon, Kowloon was the greatest sufferer, so this year the damage on the mainland was greater than on the island. Large trees were torn up by the roots, and some of these in their fall damaged the telephone and electric wires, so that the Peninsula for a time was without telephonic communication and without electric light. The furious gusts of wind од Friday night tore portion of the roof from Messrs. Macdonald and Co's engineering works at Hungbom, while a coal matshed near the Star Ferry wharf belonging to the Godown Company was blown down. Some new wharves in course of construction at Blackhead's Point were also seriously damaged,
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extricated. As another instance of the force of the wind, a long rope which was lying in one of the lifeboats became a toy for the gala and was so twisted round the davits that the captain yesterday exhibited it as actual evidence of the fury of the storm they bad passed through.
the full force of the gale. Mountainous seas † were running and the wind was blow ng at barriosne force, and notwithstanding the fact that precautions had been taken to batten do en the hatches and cover them with extra tar- paulins, the furious gasts of wind tore both coverings and hatches away, and the seas broke into the hold and damaged the cargo to an extent that can only be ascertained this morning, The storm raged for some hours, and during this time the vessel's steering gear carried away and she drifted many miles to the south. The Captain and officers improvised a method of steering the ship by connecting the winches and the rudder with wire ropes and in this way regained control. While carrying out this work the fourth officer met with a painful accident which subsequently cost him the loss of one of On the water, notwithstanding the timely his fingers. During the gale the second of warning and the preparations to meet the blow, ficer was dashed against one of the masts, and there were still a number of oraft unable to the force of the wind so wedged him against weather the storm, As the first gusts herald-it that it was two hours before he could be ing its approach swept the harbour, a number of Chinese owned launches songht shelter in Chinan Bay. Through anchoring too close to each other, however, considerable damage was done, and yesterday a number of dilapidated launches with bows stove in and other damage were seeking admission to the Cosmopolitan Dock for repair. Two lighters anchored on the north side of Stonecutters, belonging to the Godown Company, were thrown high and dry on the beach, but as they landed on a sandy bottom, no serious damage is anticipated. A dredger belonging to the Dock Company, and chartered by Chinese who are carrying out certain work for the Standard Oil Company at Laichikok, was driven ashore on the South east point of Chunghue Island, and it is feared is a total wreck. A lighter belonging to the Green Island Cement Co. foundered in Hangbom Bay just off the works, and three of the crew, a woman, a girl and a boy, are reported missing. A launch belonging to the same Company was also driven ashore, but fortunately she struck a muddy bottom and received no serious damage, being refloated yesterday by a launch belonging to the Dock Company. The launch Kwong Fat, was driven high and dry on the rocks near Gun Club Hill, and is now securely wedged between two boulders from which position is expected there will be great difficulty in releasing her. The 8.8. Loongsang, which was anchored near the cable ground, dragged her anchors, drifted on to that ground and became entangled with the cables. It was some time before she could get clear of them, and by that time a number of the cables had been damaged, the result being a dislocation of the telegraph service.
The 8.8. Onsung, from Probolingo was also overtaken by the storm, but Captain Cox found shelter at the lee of Ladrone Island, and there rode it ont. One of the officers is said to have been badly injured.
Last night, although the wind dropped, there was a torrential downpour of rain and the vivid flashes of lightning which at intervals i lumined the city showed that most of the s rests were flooded, the side channels being unable to carry off the great quantity of water, which practi- cally covered Des Voeux Road, while in Queen's Road ingress to the Connaught Hotel blocked, the water being nearly a foot deep at the entrance. Farther damage was probably done, as last year, in the Savoy Store.
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One of the most serious effects of the deluge was the bursting of a nullah from the reservoir in Bowen Road. The raging torrent wrought much havoo, embankments being disturbed and several walls damaged. Stones and boulders were strewn down the hill and Kennedy Road was impassable at the tram station. The Peak trams were impeded, and at first it was feared that some accident had occurred as the descend- ing car was considerably overdue.
THE HARBOUR STABBING AFFRAY.
The case was concluded on Sept. 10th in which two members of the crew of the 8.8. Indravelli were charged with assaulting the third officer, Mr. Thorne. The defendants were Thomas
Dean and Charles Reilly.
When it became apparent that a stiff blow was likely to sweep the harbour on Friday night, not only the Chinese craft, but a large namter of steamers left their berths for safer anchorages. Only the Empress of China and a few of the larger vessels remained at their Mr. Thorne said that when the men returned buoys, and these steamers with two anchors to the ship in the early morning they were very out and an extra quantity of cable had steam noisy. He told Dean to go forward but the up to face the blow. Yesterday morning | latter told him to shut his mouth or he would all the steamers returned to their moor- shut it for him adding that he was not going to inge, and junks and
sampans emerging be spoken to by any one. Witness thereupon from the typhoon shelter, again studded the seized Dean and was immediately struck. In harbour. As is usually the case in typhoon the struggle which ensued Reilly joined and weather, there was a postponement of the hour struck witness. By that time the second officer of departure of mail and other steamers, but 80 ran up and knocked Reilly down while the far as the mail steamers are concerned, this will captain seized Dean. Witness did not know he not be serious, as they will no doubt make up had been stabbed till afterwards. the lost time in the course of the voyage.
wounded on the right breast and the left shoulder. Defendants were the only men who attacked him.
There were upwards of 30 ships arrived in port yesterday, and most of these report having experienced exceedingly rough weather. In many instances lifeboats and other deck appa- ratus were damaged. Eight lamps and a number of windows in the Gap Rock Lighthouse were broken, and the lighthouse is now unable to display the proper lights for mariners. The Government fire float, which was lying in Chinwan Bay. got foul of the cables of the s.. Po Cheng and was badly damaged before getting clear.
The 8.8. Chazee (Captain Cave), a steamer of the Mogul Line, for whiob Messrs. Dodwell & Co, are agents, arrived in port before noon to-day after having experienced the full force of the typhoon. The Chazee was bound from Japan, and on Friday night when about 25 miles from Hongkong she was overtaken by the typhoon. Prior to this the glass dropped to 27.20, and this warning was soon followed by
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Dean said he bad nothing to say except that he was drunk. Reilly denied joining in the struggle between the third officer and Dean.
Mr. Hazeland sentenced Dean to four months' hard labour and Reilly to six weeks.'
The Ministry of Agricaltare, Works and Commerce in obedience to their Majo ties' commands has reported on the rewards to be offered to patriotic and wealthy Chinese who should start great industrial works in the country. One of the recommendations is that the rank of Viscount shall be bestowed on any one who invests a capital of twenty million taels in commercial or industrial enterprises anywhere in the Empire. Merchants in the above respect can only be Barons or Viscounts; Earldoms, Marquisates and Dukedoms being beyond them.
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COMPANIES.
HONGKONG COTTON SPINNING WEAVING AND DYEING COY.
The tenth ordinary meeting of shareholders in the above company was held on Sept. 14th at the offices of the general mangers, Messrs. Jardine Matheson and Co. The Hon. Mr. H. Keswick prasided and there were also present Sir Paal Chater and Mr. A. 4. Wood (con- sulting committee), Messrs. P. 8. Jameson (secretary). A. Shaw (manager), H. Gitteur, E. Shaw, S. P. Blair, R. . Pieroy, C. H. Blason, Lo Cheung Shui, Ho Yus Sing, and Fok Kam
Yin.
The SECR ITARY having read the notice convening the meeting,
The CHAIRMAN sai ́, Gentlemen :—I presume you wish me to take the report and statement of acount, as read. The period covered by the accounts now before you has been one of unper- cedented depression for those interested in the yarn trade of the Colony. Since our last annual meeting most of the local native yara merchants have failed, and this, coupled with the congested state of the tra'e, has been in a very large measure responsible for the poor result of the pa t year's working. Our stocks of cotton tak 'n over at sate and yarn have been prices, and under the adverse circumstances obsining during the past year I trust that you will consider the gain on working of $9252.44 satisfactory. The property is all in first class condition. Towards the ead of April last the outlook was far from encouraging and we consider d that it was nec sary to cartall the
This we did by reducing the production.
It necessitated number of spindles running. dispensing with the services of about half of our work people, but the method has proved more economical than working short time, and we are continuing it. Ia former years we have been able to dispose of a'most our entire production locally, but owing to the dislocation of the trade here, consequent upon the afore-mentioned failures, we have had to seek fresh outlets for our spinoings, and with this end in view have introduced our yarns to the coast ports, where I am pleased to say they It is doubtless have been well received." obvious to you that an industry such as ours is largely dependent upon the prosperity of the country people, the principal consumers, and that anything affecting their welfare, such as orop failures, rebellions, floods, &o., affects us also. China has had her full share of these evils of late, and we can only hope that & n':w era of prosperity is in view. Your consulting committee has felt justified in proposing to you that $50,000, should be distribution, and, I trust you will approve, tiken from the equalization of dividend fund for Before asking you to pass the report and accounts, I shall be pleased to answer any questions concerning them.
There being no questions,
The CHAIRMAN moved the adoption of the report and accounts which was seconded by Mr. Blason, and agreed to.
Mr. Lo CHEUNG SHUI proposed the re- election of Sir Paul Chater and Mr. A. U. Wood as consulting committee.
Mr. Tox KAM IN seconded, and the motion was carried.
On the motion of Mr. PIERCY, seconded by Mr. GITTINS, Mr. W. H. Potts was re-elected auditor.
The CHAIRMAN -That finishes the business.
gentlemen, I thank you for your attendance,
HONGKONG HOTEL CO., LTD.
The ordinary meeting of shareholders in the Hongkong Hotel Co., Ltd. was held at the Hongkong Hotel on September 14th. Hon. Mr. E. Osborne presided, and there were also present Dr. J. W. Noble and Mr. F. Maitland (directors), Mr. C. Mooney (secretary)__and Messrs. A. Turner, E. J. Chapman, E. 8. Kadoorie, J. Walker, E. D. Haskell, J. Arnold, Ho Wing and Chan Chan-nam.
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The SECRETARY having read the notice calling the meeting,
The CHAIRMAN said—Gentleman :—We will, if you approve, accept the report and scooun ta as read. The businem of the Hotel during