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VIENT XII. THE REST.
GREAT EASTERN AND CALE DONIAN GOLD MINING CO., LTD.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS. MONDAY OCTOBER 1sr, 1901
POLICE COURT. Monday, 30th September.
BEFORE MH. HAZELAND,
AEMED ROBBERY.
CENSUS RETURNS FOR THE
COLONY.
number of inhabitants of the Wantoni and Hawan Districts is 23,487. The number in
· 1891 was 16,944.
The total increase in the number of Chines inhabitants of the city is thus 14.789 over 1897, and 36,287 over 1891. Out of the increasO DE 14,793 over 1897, 14,242 wore mules and only 541 females.
On a bowler's wicket and a muggy day,
The Hual general meeting of share the inaugural match was played on Saturday,
was hold shortly 28th September. According to precedent, the holders in this company
after noon yesterday at the ooes of the Can majority battet fret. The first pair gave pany, 14, Des Tax Road. Mr. E. C. Wilcox promise of a long outing in store for the XII; was elected to the chair, and there were present but this was not, fufilled, as the nominal XXII Messrs. A. Denison, G. Engel, O. Mittell, C. E were out for a total of 117. Henson, Honner Osmand, K. Edulji, G. Atzenroth (secretary) charged, on the 17th inst. He stated that he were, therefore, fairly accurate. The principal was only one living there on this occasion.
and Mr. Benjacke (liquidator).
The defendants in the armed robbery case at Putol Island were called up yesterday to make their statements. The Sergeant Interpreter us the Water Police Station, bore witness to the statement made by defendants when they were took defendaute statements down in writing after they were cautioned in the usual manner, to the statement.
From the report of Mr. P. P. J. Wodehouse, Cengua Officer, on the recent census of the Colony we make the following extracts:--
The decennial census of the Colony was taken on the night of Sunday, the 20th January.
Certain preliminary returns were published on the 18th February. The greater part of the totals had already been checked, and the figures oor was one of 4,900 in the Chinesa floating population, which had been calculated from the some misunderstanding, the Gael returns were not sent in until too late for insertion.
strictly dofensive innings. At tiffin time the published, and which is given below, the and each axol his mark or signed his me totala furnished by the Waler Police. Through The increase over 1897 is 195. The European
and Jordan aloue scored over 10, the two former hitting hard and the last named playing a score was 70 for 12 wickets: after that meal and photography Dorchill went on with lobs, with deadly effect, securing 10 victims for 32 ruus. A little dash on the part of the batsmen and an avoidance of on-hitting would have Javed many a wicket. But this for future guidance. Prady, Radcliffe and Atkinson fielded well and brought off good catches, especially Fruty.
When the XII went in to hat about 3 p.m., yun-getting was no easy matter, because the field was thickly studied and the bowling not to be despised. Douter and Grimble bowled most and best and it would not be surprising if the Parsee gentleman turned out a great bowling acquisition, as bo has an easy and taking delivery, bowls left-hand and often
After reading the report of the liquidator which had not been generally circulated or CHAIRMAN enid-The acconuts appear to be in good order, and there is a balance of $459,30, First of all, howevor, I beg to propose that the report and accounts be passed.
Mr. ETZENROTH seconded, and the moțion was carried.
CHAIRMAN-Nov as to the balanco.
Mr. DENISON-I propose that the balance of $459.30 shown in the liquidator's statement be and is hereby voted to Mr. Bennoske, subject, however, to such further expos may ariso.
The defendants all denied having been non have found the bundles of clothing on the bill corned in the armed robbery and claimed to side of Shaukiwan,
His Worship committed them to stand their
trial at the next session of the Supreme Court.. DRUNK, DIBOEDERLY, AND INCAPABLE.
The Earopes and American resident civil population numbers 5,808 as compared with 5,532 in 1897, and 4,555 in 1891: These figures include Portuguese. The numbers of the latter community tend to decrease, and ic is now com- posed of 1,918 persons as compared with 2,263 in 1897 and 2,089 in 1891.
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The European and American residents at the Peak number 412 as compared with 381 in 1897 and 213 in 1891. These figures do not include the European Police, of whom, however, there The number of Chinese was 1,786, of whom some were workinen employed on new buildings. and American children below the ago of ONE STAR
The number of Europeans und Agricans residing in the Hongkong riilages was 167. In this total are included the crews of a steamer at Abortsen and of one at Shaukiwan. In 1897 THREE STAR the number was 125; in 1891 it was not stated. The Chinese population of Shaukiwa um
which shows an increase of 1,721 berod 9,150, over 1997, and of 1.867 ever 1891;
95 Chinese reside in the village of Stanley V.S.O.P. and 4,767, in Aberdeen. The population of the latter village romains, therefore, practically one has decreased by 239 since 1897, and by 77 since 1801,
Frank Varantire was charged by Chan Luk, mistress of a brothel, with disorderly behavioni in her house whilst under the influence of drink, and with damaging property to the extent of $20.
Defendant dèried the charge, but ovidence CHAIRMAN Another resolution has to he was too strong against him, and he was fined figures for lat year do not include the European the same in 1887, while that of the former.
Mr. EDULI-seconded, and the motion was carried.
approved, and that is with regard to the final winding up. I beg to propose, therefore, that the books, documents, etc., belonging to the Great Eautoru and Caledonian Gold Mining Co. Ltd. (in liquidation), be handed over to
or eight days, and ordered to par 82 com- prisonment. pensation or do an additional vight days' im- James Mercely, an American engineer at Wanchai, was charged with being drank and
The rest of the European and American population has increased by 591 since 1897 anit by 1,394 since 1891. An accurate comparison not, however, be made with 1891 as the Police, some" temporary residents,” or thù in- mates of the Goal.
The village of Pokfulam now contains 610 Chinese inhabitants as compared with 334 in in 1897 and 209 in 1891.
comes in from leg. After a few more matchen Messrs Latgeus, Einstmana & Cu, for safe incapable, and[pleading guilty to the charge troops in gorrison, the Naval Yard Extension (including Portuguess) in British Kowloon
an harder wickets we shall be able to speak inore decidedly of the character of his bowling. He has been invited to practice on the H. K. C. C. ground. In all, ten bowlors wore
custody, until the dissolution of the Company be declared by the Court, and that they bo then This, I may tell yon, I propose destroyed, because the Bquidator will have to go to Saigon to take up an appointment, and will not be here in the interval. The books, and so on,
was let off with a $2 fino,
CABES OF THEFT.
A coolie stole four cups from Weng Cheuk Fan, a shopkeeper at 48, Wellington Street, and was given three weeks' hard labour.
Another coolie was found in possession of satisfactorily
The British resident civil population zumbora. 2708 as compared with 2,219 in 1897 and 1.449 in 1891. The larger number of military fami-
The European and American population is, due to the strengthening of the British works and those of Mosers. BetterBold and numbers 668 as compared with 377 in 1897 and wire at Quarry Bay, and other large under 183 in 1801. This remarkable ingresso is wet takings are factors in this increase.
confined to the Non-Chinese community, as the The Americana have increased from 93 in Chinese population now amounts to 42,976, 1891 to 198, the Germans from 8 to 337, and having thus more than quadrupled itself in 20. bor 126 ne compared with 8 in 1881. The are as follows:-- cosmopolitan nature of the community can be
tried, so that is in evident that it was impossible must be handed over to some on and ninety pounds, of cakum and nineteen pounds the French from 89 to 103, The Spanish bum-years. The figures for the last four cause several were' straped woll, E. G. Smyth and / course it will occur to you all that Mrs. Lut of brass. As hu could not explain *** reasonably realised from the fact that there is hardly u
to give every opo a long turn at trandling; but
next Saturday. Goldring, who kept wicket, showed that he knew his job, but is ia want of practice. Gray got rid of Kricken- beck with an excellent catch hard by the
how he came by the articles it was concluded by the Court that be had He was accordingly given the option of a ne of $50 or two months' hard labour.
LOTTERY TICKETA.
Wong Lok was taught selling lottery tickets of the Wai Sing" lottery, in contravention werks.
not represented.
- 1901.
· 1897
Male.
32,86
42,976 - 26,4-12
Female. Totul
10,116 10,202 7,210 14,199 5,498
'.
pavilion and Wild made a brilliant catch at be-lodged in the Hongkong and Shanghai of the police regulations, and was fined $25 or six Americans. It is mainly recruited from Macao, this portion of the Colony may be ascribed to
poiat, Sors were as conspicuous for good field. ing as others were for bad fielding and catch-miss ing: it was the lattor wickness which cost the XXII the gaso for no side which misses one batsman four times whilst be is making under a score of runs, deserves or can hope to win. Krickenbeck, Dorehill, Mackenzie and Mounsey - all batted well, and Smyth was alert in the field. Next Baturday it is proposed to pit a Club XI against a XII or XV composed of nou-members and now members.
Appended are the score and analysis→→
THE RIVE
D. E. Hanson; e Radelife, & Przedy H.
T. J. Wild, b Mackenzie
J. H. Smyth, h Preedy...
-H.-J. Davion, 5 Proudy.
F. Browno, R.E., b Proedy aimana
C. Paul Chater, 1.h, w., b Mackonale....
C. H. P. Hoy, Doretill, b Mackenzie.
M. J. Dostur, b Mackenzio
A. C. J. Stevum, E... b Leo
HM, S. Man, b Leo
WR. Robertson, b Mackenzie.........
P. W. Goldring, Weymouth, b Leo
J. P. Jordan, e Preedy, b Dorchill
G. Grimble, o Maitland. b Dorebill...
J. Hooper, rue ont
Lt. MoCleverly, e Atkinson, b Leo......
L. E. Laconiert, e Radcliffe, b Dorekiil
mines they now are, should retain thr in their Kunis, Elastinania & Company, on se pro custody, more especially as they were the general managers.
Mr. OSMUND seconded the proposal, which was carried.
CHAIRMAN The amounts in suspense will Bank, and those shareholders who have any money to their credit may apply for it. They will have to send in their scrip and A receipt to the liquidator, when the mon will be handed over to them." the money will be kept for six months in That the Bank, and at the end of that period will_ be given over to the Supreme Court. concludes the business of the meeting, gunthe- men. I thank you for your attendance.
The report is as follows:-
If not claimed,
The liquidator begs to submit to the share holders a statement of the liquidation account. SUSPENSE ACCOUNT.
2,150 shares have been received, but not paid yet, as the owner gave no order to whom to pay and two did not send a receipt signed by the registered owner,
3,750 shares, owners could not be found or did not apply for the dividend, siz :—— Fred. Arch. Brown (m Europe, no Power of Attorney left)...
...
W. von Uffel, (in Europe, uo Power
of Attorney left)
150 Share
600
***
G. T. Siessen, Foochow
100
R. M. Mehta, deccased, trustee to
arrive in a few days
850
18
0
W. Reynell, Shanghai
100
1.
M. M. Tarkee...
50
Wong Tat Chuen
160
B. W. Grey, and b Dorehfil
J. Brown, Loss, b Dorshill.............
Moh Tong
Corporal Letten, e Proody, b.Loc............
Su Tai Ting....
800
+]
Yat Loong Chas
50
A; Conningham, b Leo ana rojavaneres
1
Wong Kom Fuk
300
T. U. Gray, nt. Clifton Browne; b Loo...
Lam Kam Ting
500
Wong Bang
300
100
Grant Staith, a Mackenzie, h-Dorelill......
E. J. Libeaul, e Mackenzie, h Dorall...
A..J. Howkins, a Preedy, b'Darehill
A. Humphreye, c Lee, Dorchill...
F. D. Balu, b Dorehill
C. G. Danby, Clifton-Browne, b Lee
T. Sereomba Finith, not IT
Extrait
Total.....
FIRAT XII..
F. Maitland, b Doctor....
Lt. Kriekenbook, Gray, b Doutor
Lt. Clifton-Browse, o Smith, b Grimble...
Lt. Roas, o and b Grimbla
Pte. Froedy, old,
Lotten...
Capt. Radcliffe, c Humphreys, b Davies 15
Capt. Waymouth, a Jordan, b Davien
Major Dorohal, e and b Doctor..
A. Mackenzie, o Goldring, b Grimble
K. W. Mounsey, not out...
J. E: Ico, b8myth
J. N. Atkinson, b Singth
Extrusnyka při
Tota!
BOWLING ANALYSIS.
FLEAT İZLE:
Tong King
BALANCE:
The balance is not final, as there will be postage, daty stamps, and registration fees to he pald: the exact amount cannot be state to-day.
M. BENNECKE,
De
LIQUIDATION ACCOUNT.
To carts accostat....
Liquidator.
Balance bardolover by General
Agerin
0:
Talinco froin salo of mine:
£985 16. 8, at 1,11 7-10th 10,000:1
To furniture account---
Office furniture sold
14.381 19
130.00
Cr.
By General Agenis ---
Remuneration: April and May
Patty expenses: March
Apri
at $250 .....
Preeds Mackenzie dink
By office rent-
·18-
4 months at 850
Luo.... Kriekenbeck Dorchill
18.
By advertisements
Lee bowled a wide,
THE BEST,
Doutor
ATLA Orimble
Letton MoCloverty Davies ..... Hawkin
Wilde
F. Brownie Smyth
Advertisement in Spewapapers
By legal expenses—-
Eills: Denays and Bowley
By M. Bennecke-
Remuneration:
montle at $60
By printed alter and stationery
Reporte, stationery, etc....
By O'D. Gourdin-
By potty expenses ·
500,00
For Auditing Co.'s account
Postage and duty stamps, registraliou
By dividend account
43,151 alaros at 24 cents...
By suspense account --
2,150 sharen at 24-centa, aluze....
received but not paid yet...
3,750 shares at Zĺ vents, xu)-
claimed.
316,00
900.00
LATEST STEAMER MOVEMENTS. By balune
The Imperial German Mail steamer Preussen left Foodbow on the 30th ult, at 11 am, and any bo expected here on or about to-night.
The Imperial German Mail steamer Sachser. carrying the German Maila with dates from Berlin of the 2nd inst.. left Singapore on the 27th inst, st 8 pm, and may be expected here on or about to-morrow.
The T.K.K steamer Hongkong Main, with mails, &c., left Shanghai for this port yesterday morning at 11 o'clock to bugin
The M.M. steamer Salarie, with the next French Mail left Singapore on Bunday at mid- night for this port zur Saigon,
The TKK. steamer Nippon Mara, with mails, &e left San Francisco for this port vi
Hondale, Yokeliams, Inland Sea, Kobe, Negu saki and Shanglui, on the 27th ult.
·EXPORT CARGOJ,
200.00
CETTING TRE & ON CLOWN AND, ing trees on Crown land at Aberdeen, ond wore Chinese girls were caught, cutting grew fined $1 each.
BRORE MR. KEMP.
CASES OF THEFT.
The Poringuese population has again, for the reasons stated by Mr. Browin in his census r
port for 1897, been separated in mest of the tables from the rest of the European and and only ten members of the community were born in Portugal. 1.095 or more than one-half varione parts in Chine. Seroral member of this were born in Hongkong. 745 in Macao and in comatnunity described themselves as being of Asiatic race. The great majority of the Porin- guese have returned themselves as Portuguese subjects British nationality is claimed by a rery few.
I'LYING UNLICENCED VEHICLE. Loang Bit was convicted of plying an un
Of the British population of 3,047 (inclusive licenced vehicle for hire, and was fined 815 or of those on board the shipping in the harbear) 1,377 claim to be English, 656 Scotch, and 251 one month..
Irish. 2,053 were born in the British Teles, 574 in Hongkong, 140 in Australia, and 74 in India The percentage of adult females to males is 55, taking all those over 15 years of age as adults. The percentage in 1891 was 8 and in 1897, 48
Li Loan robbed Chung Lin, a married wowan, of a pair of trousers and was given two months hard labour.
Keung Muk Tai was found in possession of
As he could not remember! six iron bolts. where ho got them from, he had to pay $15.
Kwok Yan Sing stols fifty catties of coal frens the coal godown of the East Asiatic Trading Co., and was given two months
hurd labour.
Chan Kan stole from Chang Ying Hop, u married woman of Tai Kok Tsui, a silver hair- prese, two pearl ornaments and me clothing, total value $7. Acoused denied the charge, but was sentenced to one month's hard labour, and twelve strokes with the birch,
The Non-Chinese races, other than European and American, number 2,607 as compared with 22 in 1897 and 1,430 in 1891. No separate return was made of the various races in 1591,80 the present figures can only be compared with those of 197. The Indians number 1,453, the increase over 1897 being 345, or 24 per cent. of this number are females. There are 484 Ja panere as compared with 395 in 1807, and 286 Philippine Islanders as compared with £16 in the last census. Of the remainder the Malaye Lieut. A. McCleverly, 2nd Rajput Reginamber only 66, there being 141 fewer than in ment, charged Long Sam, a pawnshop - 1897. The are 2,139 Indina camp followers countant, with receiving a jacket and pair of whom I have considered it advisable to include They are attached to that trousers valued at $10, well knowing them to with the garrison.
portion of the China Field Force which is at have been stolen property.
present in garrison in this Colony.
San was given the option of paying a $25 fine, or going tognol for a month. The fine was paid. THE MURDER OF MR. MCKINLEY.
1801
19,997 1881
9,021 The above figures are for British Kowloon proper, and do not include any portion of the Now Territory. The extraordinary growth of several cansos, among which may be mentioned Dook Company, and the establishment of the activity of the Hongkong and Whainpa Cement works at Hunghom.
The great demand for steam launchor at Mauils, which has arisen since the American occupation, has also given a very considerable impetus to this trade during the last three years, nearly all the establishments for building these vessels being situated on the Kowloon side of the Harbour,
The number of Chinese families in Kowloon is 6,718. The proportion of females to males is wall maintained.
The number of European and American children below the age of 15 is 58. The Chineso below that aga number 5,136:
The Europeans, Americans and other Non- Chinese on board the shipping in the Harbour numbered 1,001 as compared with 1,016 in 1891. Of the Europeans, 299 were British, 108 Ger maus, and 35 Norwegians. There were 153 Americans. The large number of the latter is sccounted for by the fact that an American mail steanor happened to be in port on the night of the consus. The non-Chinese Asiatics nambered 355, and included 218 Japanese, 95 Indians, and 42 members of other Asiatic races,
In the 1897 pensus the number of Japanes was 63. The increase is significant of the rapid growth of the Japanese Marcantile Marine during, the last few years, although
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The tias have been marked with a cross, scratched on the cow's head.
The number of Eurasians wee ascertained to be 207. This is 5 loss than in 1897. It is sin harbour on the day tized for taking Auction a Qaantity of DAMAGED BUTTER very difficult matter to obtain the true figures census. The British returns are less by the for this portion of the population. The large number of the crew of a steamer which left major ty ef Eurasians in this Colony dress in the harbour without returning the census Chinese clothes, have been brought up and live schedules which had been sorved on her
The Chinese floating population amounted to in Chinese fashion, and would certainly return themselves as Chinese. Those who have called 40,100, composed of 25.402 males and 14.698 themselves Eurasians in this census probably females, This ropresents an increase of 3,348 only represent the smali minority who have over 1897, and 8,065 over 1801. 63 per cont. of bocu branght up as Europeans. Of the 3,589 the population consists of males. The remark Eurasians in the Singapore census of 1891, the able increase is partly to be attributed, un large majority were probably the children of doubt, to the increased efficiency of the stapa at the end of a platforms. The orord was pre-Tamil, Maloy or Indian mothers, and not of taken to enumerate this portion of the pepula
tion, which is never an easy task.
A Buffalo telegram of the 7th alt. gives the following faller details of this terrible orinte:- The attempt upon the life of the President was mado directly after the concert in the Music Hall. Although Mr. McKinlay is generally well protected by saaret police, for an attempt of that kind he was fully at mercy, as he stoo
ing into the audience-room through various entrances and becoming more dense every President appeared to be exceedingly pleased with such manifestations
minute.
Tho
of devotion to him.
Chinese ones. They would most likely not have any objection to declaring themselves Eurasians. The Chinese consider the term one of reproach, If enamerntors were instructed to find out the numbers of Eurasians themselves it is obvious that this would inevitably lead to abuses, and would prosent great opportunities for the ex-
While the President of the Exposition, Mr. Milbourn, stood at the right of Presidet MoKin- $14,010.10 ley, and the latter's private secretary at his left
man dressed in black, with one of his hand avreise of private epite. *fied over with a handkerchief, was forcing his way through the crowd toward the President, and stopped before the latter when within less than two feet of bim. The President smilingly bowed and extended his hand, whereupon revolver shots were immediately heard, and a dead silence: fell upon the audience.
The President remained on his feet for some 181.80 minutes, but his look lost firmaets and begin wandering. Then he stepped back a little, his 78.50 face becoming deadly pale, torred about, and with a slow step moved towards a obair, sat down, took off his hat and covered his face with 20.00 bis hands. His waistcoat was immediately natuttoned by one of the police officers who 100.00 stood near him, and while this was being due roquceted those surrounding him to remain - 23.10 calm.
"But you are badly wounded," said his secretary to him,
1,200.00
10,356.24
1,416.00
$14,610.10
he
No, I don't believe I am wounded seriously," was the President's reply. Then he added, "Please do not-
The boats were divided into.six classes: Passenger Beats, Cargo Boats, Trading and Passenger Janke., Harbour Boats, Fishing Boats, and Steam-launches. The total number of vessels was 5,836, composed of 1,442 pas- senger boats, 1.424 cargo bonts and lighters. 495 harbour boats, 236 trading and passenger junks, 2,300 fishing boats and junke, and 200 launches. The latter figure is a remarkable one, and is probably equalled in very few other harbours. In 1597 the various classes of vessels amounted in all to 5,220, the increase in 1901- being, therefore, €16.
The total Chinese land population of the Colony is 234,443, including 1,180 on board the foreign shipping in harbour, us compared with 201,528 in 1897 and with 178,900 in 1891. This represents an increase over the latter year of 55,483, or nearly 31 per cent: The increase over 1807 is 32,915. The number of male The population of the Harbour was 28,329, adults (those over 15 years of age) 1s 163,930 of whom 11,558 were found in boats near and of females 42,797, the percentage of the the northern (Kowloon) shore, 13,922 along (or Hongkong) shore, and latter to the former being 26.89. In 1891, the the, southera figures were 118,241 and 33,523 respectively 3,943 in the middle of the harbour and the percentage of females to males being 2.94 at its eastern and western entrances. In 1891 The number of Chinese families in Victoria the respective figures were 17,215 along the bas been ascertained to be 25,123, the figures
and 6,447 along the southern shore. The float- in 1897 and 1891 being 21,740 and 14.120 Borth shore and in the centre of the harbour, respectively. This shows an increase over 1897 ing population of the villages is as follows:- of 3,338, and over 1891 of 11,003. As the Shaukiwan, 5,499 persons ou 614 vessels: increase in the Chinese population of the city Aberdeen, 5,251 persons on 947 vessals; Stanley ines 1897 is only 14,765, the umber of fardlies 881 persons or 119 vessels. The number of cannot be considered entirely a real one. It is hosts at Slankiwan is 19 fewer than in 1891, not probable that there has been any consider but the population appears to be 1,611 mere. alle increase in family life among the Chinese Aberdeen shows an increase of 230 bouts and 274 persons, and Stanley one of 29 vessels and 313 persons.
wife of the cigorate when inferning my since 1897----
The number of; Chineso Tanilies in the Kowloo Peninsula and in the villages of Stauley, Shaukiwar, and Aberdeen, was ns- cortained, as well as in the city of Victoria. and 2,804 in the above mentioned villages. The number of families in Kowloon was 6.718, There are 25,123 families in Victoria, so the grand total amounts to 34,645. The figures fir Kowloon and the villages were not obtained in 1997 and 1891-and no comparison can there
Of the Chinese land population 227,05 In the meantime the load silence in the room returned themselves as natives of the provinco 459.30 produced by the shooting changed into the of Kwong Tang, 17,200 of this number belour wildest excitement. Two policemen jumped at ing to the Kwong Chau Prefecture. Of the the assassin, knocked him down, and endeavour-various districts in the latter Tung Kun comes ed to disarm him, but the latter sticceeded in first with 23.844 persons. The natives of Pun liberating the hand holding the revolver nad. U namber 25,587, of Nam Hoi-27,221, of San tried to again shoot in the direction of the On 22,412. sul of San Ui 21542. There were President. When, finally, the assassin was 1,088 natives of the province of Fokien, 151 of overpowered, he was badly bruised and scratched Kong So, and 125 of Chekiang. 2,354 persons, of whom more than half were women, claimed about his face and body
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The first bullet which struck in the region of the chest and stuck there, was removed by the President himself. In doing this he said: I think there is another bullet in my body." At this moment the scenes of wild excitement reached their climax; men were wrestling with esel other and the police, and endeavoured to reach the assassin: women and children dried
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The number of European, American anil Of the 181,918 inhabitants of the City ofother Non-Chinese children between the ages Of this Victoria, 6,862 are Europeans, Americans, and
of 6 and 15 (inclusive) was 1,178. number 889 were described as being students- other Non-Chinese, while 175,056 are Chinese.
There is a remarkable increase in the popula. 152 children below the age of 6 ware returned as attending school, as were 56 who were above Per Imperial German Mail steamer Prinzos
tion of Kennedy Town and Shaktongieni, Ivene, sailed on the 5th September. For Aden:
now numbers 11,032 as compared with 4,26 in the age of 15. In the case of the European and fell into hysterics. It was very long in 1897 and 3,581 in 1891. If this incresse is 250 bags sugar. For Odesas:-20 bales canes. For Trivate--50 bales rattanshaving. For time before these scenes alsted, order only a real one, which there is apparently no reason and Portuguese especially it is probable that to doubt; it is difficult to account for, although nearly all the children between the age limita Genoa and/or Hamburg-130 bales canes. being restored by
there are reasons which would account for a above mentioned are in the habit of attending For Genos:-200 balen raw silk, 50 bales waste
a slight school whether they were returned as doing so silk, 1 box silkpiecegoods. For Antwerp:-11 At Mount Pleasant, a pretty suburb of considerable portion of it. There is The N.G.I. steamer Bormica Left Bingapore boxes Chinaware For Autwerp and/or Ham-Į Washington, DC, in large brick, house, a decrease in the Baiyingpun District, the nomor not. for this port yesterday, and may be expected barg and for Londen-15i boxes camis buds. unique community exists. It is somposed of hers in 1901, 1897, and 1891, being
respectively. For Amsterdam:-290 boxes ginger, 110 cases twenty-five women who have found marrings a 45,570, and 34,559 preserves, 3 pkgs, tobacco. For Ansterdam failure, and who here live together. inger the shan District shows a small increase of 1892 Magagaki at 8 am, on the 30th alt, and left and/or Hotterdam-600 cases preserves. For direction of their superforees Mrs. Me Whirter, over 1897. In 1891 there was a population in bau at 5pm; tame day for Kobo where the Rotterdam: 46 bales canes For Bremen Each member before she is admitted surrenders this quarter of 31,802, the deaters since that
Is also prepared to purchase mod POSTAGE le due to arrive at 5 am.. to-morrow 158 rolls matting, 2 boxes Chins in For all her property to the community, to go to the year being due to the destruction of the Chinese as boing students is very much below the setual to any address on receipt of satisfactory refer
The PM sexine Pery, with mails, o., London--11 boxes Chinaware, boxes feathers, common fond. The members say their life is houses on the Taipingehan Resumption Area. one. Nearly all Chinese boys, except of the anges.
·AGE WANTED AC which laft hence Aug. Blat, for San Francisco For Hamburg: 50 cars humanhair, 20 bundles ideal Only one man is on the premises, and The Chungwan District continues to grow, lowest class, habitually attoud school or have
15 to 25 per cen" Discount Allowed. 1896. via Shanghai Nagerald, Kobe Inland Ben, camphor od 10 vases preserves, 6 cake ginger, he is an aged nogro doing the heavy outdoor and the population has increased from 36,196 in private teachers. In the case of the girls it is STAMPS in large orall Quantities for Cash. Yokohanis and Honolulu, arrived at her destina. 1 box feathers, 1 box grasscloth. For Copen-work The members perform all indoor work, tion on the 28th 17
lagen 250 bozos cassis, 1 caso vigas ran to destiny and shoesanking.
here on or about the 5th prox
The CPR. steamer Empress of Japan arrived
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Of the Chinese population, the member of 15,139 boys sud 12,132 girls, making a total of 27,271. As in the case of the Non-Chinese community, the number (6,576) of boys sported
#ildren hotween 6 and 15 years of age was
1801 to $1,249 in the pressut year. This different and the number of students among represents an increase of 41 per cent. The them would be very small.
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