and its spreading to the very Canton neigh bourhood we have no trustworthy intimation. A. S. WATSON & CO., Our Canton correspondent in his letter of
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It is reported that extreme Irritation oxists TELEGRAMS. CORRESPONDE NUE | în Ruesin at the manning of the Nisshin and
Kaanga by Euglish crews.
Aboat midnight on the 20th inst. the un-
Tientsin was completely destroyed by fire. Its insurance amounted to 80,000 teala, but the damage ia reckoned at 209,000 fools.
the 21st instant mentioned the growing. persistence of stories of nu Imperial.defeat;nished building of the Russo-Chinese Bank at but it is hardly credible that nothing more thun tea-house rumours should bave got to Canton by now, had any serious mishap occurred to the Government forces. Viceroy
Sues continues in Canton, practically on the sick-list, and rumours about his return ing to Kwangsi are quite vague, which could hardly be the case if the more alarming reports were true. It is not, however, with out interest to see what Shanghai believes WHISKY.about the Southern troubles. In one of the
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local post addressed to native contractors, grocers, and purveyors, calling upon them to prove their patriotism by refusing to supply Russian men- of war with coal and food supplies.
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latest issues of the North-China Daily News A reward of $30, gold, is offered by the we find in the column of “Notes on Native military anthorities in Manila for the apprehen Affairs," and under the heading of "Thesion of Jessa A. Stone a private in the 11th Crisis in Kwangsi," a long Cauton despatch Cavalry, who deserted after breaking into the quoted, recounting a generd recrudescence of commissary safe and stealing therefrom $646.86. restlessness among the malcontents of both Stone is slated to be a young, good-looking man, with dark hair and eyes, about 5 feet 5 Kwang provinces, due to the recent arrival
inches in height. BLEND of corsiderable quantities of arms and am
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munition as well as of money from Chinese resident abroad. In the part of Kwangsi bordering on Hunan, moreover, it is reported, considerable bedies of rebels are alarming the Buganese officials, who are hastily raising new levies to resist any incursion, Á picturesque part of the tale reports two women leaders, wives of dead rebel chicts, at the heads of 400 or 500 men euch, sworn One of to avenge their husbands' deathie. Pronounced by Connoisseurs to be the these is known as Queen We," and she BEST BLEND in the FAR EAST.
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is accompanied by her twenty-two and eighteen-yeur old daughters, in male attire and astride their horses. The people of the districts frequented by these warlike ladies are reported panic-stricken and fleeing to
I will be remembered, says the Nagasaki Press, that the tenders invited for the supply of coal to American army transports at Nagasaki from January to June of this year were for warded to Manila at the beginning of December last. We now learn that the proposal made by the Mitsui Busen Kaisha to supply Miike lamp coal at $3: U.S. gold was accepted by
the contract was signed at Nagasaki at the end the American authorities at Manila, and that
of last month.
The result of the Shanghai Mauicipal Elec. tion was declared on the 21st inst., the following zine being elected for the ensuing twelve month --Mr. A. M. Marshall 409 votes: Mr. J. Prenties 349; Mr. D. Laudale 343; Mr. O.
Menser 343; Mr. F. Anderson 330; Mr. H. De
REUTER'S SERVICE.
DISTURBANCES IN COREA.
LONDON, 23rd January.
The United States Minister at Seoul has wired to Washington that there is considerable stuctance throughout Corsa and the Japanese have been attacked in many places. Major General Ijechi has arrived at Seoul, where ka has been appointed attache. It is believed at Secal that the appointment was made with a view to bis directing any Japanese military measures that may be necessary to restore order.
JAPAN AND RUSSIA.
The C. Daily News publishes from its Tokyo correspondent the following telegramas dated the 18th inst.
The proposals contained in Russia's rejoinder are correctly stated in Reuter's telegram of the
12th instaut.
[The propesale in question are as follows:- 1-Japan is accorded various concessions in Corea.
2-Japan is allowed to deal with southern Corea economically and strategically * her interests may require.
3-Busiu leaves Japan full commercial free- dous in Northern Corea, but neither there or in Southern Corsa stall Japan permanently occupy fortresses, whether on the coast er íu the interior.
A neutral fifty-kilometen (thirty-mile) zonu sħall bo established along the Yalu and
safer regions. It is curious how these balone Gray 329; Mr. C. W. Wrightson 324; Mr. A. Tiomen 1iver where neither Japan por Russia
of Amazons recur in Kwangsi. We dis- |tinctly remember similar stories years ago
a fact which does not,, of course, disprove them, but perhaps renders them larder to
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patch quoted in our Shanghai contemporary, Viceroy Situm is soon about to leave Canton for Kwangsi, accompanied by a force of 15,000 welkarmed troops, which are ex- A. S. WATSON & CO. pected to crush the rebellion. This also is an old tale. Every detachment of regulars which started from Canton has been off to crush the rebellion. We have heard
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of great quantities of mel borrowed 131 from other provinces to crash the same
NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS. Osurcommunications relating to the neica culumoja should be addressed to Tue EDTOL.
Lurespondente must forward their names and ad dresses with communications addressed to the Edit, not for publication, but as evidence of good faith
All Waters for pucleation should be written on one side of the poper veraly,
rebellion. We know little about the rebel -
on and still less what all these troops are
Indeed a cloud of mystery, at dolag now. present impenetrable, hangs over Kwangsi, as it has hung for many years. It sees even to envelop Canton and H.E. Viceroy
No andynaty signed communwcutrons that have SHCM as well. The latter produced the
already appeared at other pipers will be inserted.
Orders for patru cupieni Batur Purse should be seat before Haan, on tng of goublication. After that hour the supply va limited. Only súpplied for Cust Telegraphic Address: PRE Cudes: A.B.C. 5th
Lieber's
7.0. Bor, 33. Telephone No. 12
DEATH
On the 16th January, at Kobe, ELLEN, daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs, +1. M. Anin, aged 7 years.
The Daily Press.
HONGKONG OFFICE: 14, DESVœux ROAD 1. LONDON OFFICE: 131, FLEET STREET, EC.
Honakosa, 26th January, 1904
THERE is a certain amount of news which
impression on the Europeans who met him of being a very strong man, and he had too
AL such a reputation aurong the Chineso. first his advent in Canton seemed to pro- mise the beginning of better days, and his appearance in the field in Kwangsi was marked by an immediate dwindling of alarmist rumours as well as, by all accounts alike, a collapse on the part of the rebels He returned to Canton, however, fell ill and since then all sorts of stories have been rife about the spreading of revolt and the troubles threatening even Canton. What is the explanation of it all? We cannot
say.
The visitors to the City Hall Library and
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W. Burkill 307; Mr. E. S. Little 280. The two unsuccessful candidates were Mesars, S. A. Hurdoon (261 votes) and W. A. C. Platt (41 votes)
Yesterday there arrived from Bangkok on the Pilsanzio Dr. H.-Adamson, inspector-General of Siamese Government Hospitals, who is on a mission to Manils to examine into the treatment there given for the cattle-disease commonly known as "rinderpest." This disease has been
very fatal in Biam during the past year, and the Government is exceedingly saxi us to discover a means of alleviating it. Dr.'Adamson will leave Hongsong for Manila by the next boat and will stay in the Philippines for about a month. He is accompanied by Dr. Imang Vikbaues, Inspector of Gorerament Hospitals.
MASONIC.
At a regular meeting of the United Mark Ludige 419 EC, hold at Freemasons' Hall, Zetland Street, last ersuing, Bro, W. H. Woolley was elected Wor. Master for the ensuing year, Bro. J. Presley as Treasurer, and Bro. J. Vanstone Tyler.
NEW TERRITORY NOTES.
[VEOMA CORRESPONDENT.]
25th January.
SAMCHUN RIVER.
may erect fortrcases. The Straits of Corea are to be nouteul and free for Russian ships.
5.-Russia accepts no conditions in reference to Manchuria, but she is ready to assord Japan and other Powers representation for their com mercial intereste.
It is also stated that Russia has notified the Powers that she will respont all the rights granted them in Manchuris ander their treaties with China).
Later.
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THE FEGISTRATION OF DOMESTIC
SERVANTS.
We liave resolved from the Hon. H. E. Pol lock, K.C., the following copy of a letter re- eived by bim from the Colonial Secretary's Office:-
Colonial Seccotary's Offico. Hongkong, 23rd January, 1904, ceipt of the petition addressed by certain ladies SIR-I am directed to acknowledge the re-
of the Colony to the Officer Administering the Government on the subject of the registration of domestic servants, which nacompanied your. letter of the 28th instant.
SUPREME COURT.
Jóforday, 25th January,
IN ORIGINAL JURISDICTION,
BEFORE HIS HONOUR SIR WILLIAM
M. GOODMAN (CHIVE JUSTICE}
OTHERS v. POW KWOK
PAU LEUNG AND
LHIV. This was a ouse which was last before the Court on 10th September, 192. Plaintifs'
claim as loguteos under the will, dated 20th January, 1876, of Pow A Tai, alius Pow no Chnu deceased, was to have the estate of Fau A Tei administered, defendant being sued, as executor of the deceased. Mr E. H. Sharp K.C., barrister-at-law (ustreated by 5Tr. John Hastings, solicitor), appeared for the defendant
The plaintiffs were unrepresented, but one of them, Pan Ping, appeared persoonlly.
· The plaintiffs' claim in the Brat instance was to have an account takep of the estate of the deceased and of all the helongings and transac
This question was very fully considered by the Government so recently as 1802, when, after the fallest investigation by the Commission re- ferred to in the petition, it was decided not to legislate for the compakory registration of sor- rants, but instead to give wider powers for deal ing with misconduct by the class of servants that farmed the subject of the Commission,
This was done by the ouselweut of Ordinance reference to the said estate, No. 2 of 1902 which was supplemented by Oreate before the Court originally a reference dinunca 45 of 1902, dealing with servants of al was made to Mr. Brues Shepherd, the Official Receiver, and it was adjournąd pouding his report.
diarser.
I have therefore to express His Fxcellency's regret that he does not see his way to re-open a question which has been so recently decided..
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your obedient servant, (8.) A. M. THOMSON,
Acting Colonial Secretary,
Hoo, H. E. Pollock, K.C.
HONGKONG VOLUNTEER CORPS.
The following is the result of the compolition for a shield presented by Sir W. Gascoigne, K.C.M.G., which took place at Taibang range on Saturday last, Winners:-
Right Half No. 2 Company, H.K.V.A. C.U. Captain Armstrong, Marka:-Fire Discipline aud Drill
'Time
30 3
110
31
144
-201
Accuracy of Fire... Attendance Marks in proportion to full
strength of Unit ...
Left Half No. 2 Company, H.K.V.A. C.O. Captain Skinner. Murks-Fire Discipline and Drill
Time
Accuracy of Fire... Attendanos Marks in proportion to full
strength of Unit ...
tions be the defondant with or without When the cher
plaintiffs ware the three saus of Pau & Tai who - In the petition it was stated that the
by his will of 1876 bequemtbed his property to the defendant in trust to be divided in equal shores amongst his sons on their attaining 18 years of age, and appointed defendant as executor, The defendant thereby obtained possession of property in Hongkong, being the estate of the testator, of orer S40,000 in ralus though the defendant in his application for probate of the will swore the value of the estate to be under $6,000. The property consisted of two parcels of laud, Island Lots Nos. 239 and 280, the Kwang Yuen compradore shop in Jubilee
Street. of which the testator was the sole owner, and other property, including shures in shops, eargo-bcats, money, jewelry and personal effects. He had refused to gire the plaintiffs any proper accounts of his dealings with the said property and had wilfully and fraudulently concosled from them the true amount and value of the property left to them by the testator and had lost by negligence or by unauthorised and improper investments or had converted to his own use the larger portion of the property. 34 Out of the property, with the exception of a 93 small allowance prior to the plaintiffs granting defendant a release from all claims with re- ference to the estate, the plaintifa had re- 189ceived from the defendant no inbre than Inland Lot No. 39, which was sold for
26
36
Renter's telegram of the 12th refers to Russia's previous answer, but not to her latest one. In her latest answer she has made some concessions in regard to article 5, quoted above, and has hinted at her izt ntion to respect the treaty | ROYAL HONGKONG YACHT CLUB. 4,700. On 15th April, 1893, the defen
rights of the Powers with China, but she has reinsisted on the proposal contained in article 4.
**FREEAR'S FRIVOLITIES."
SEVENTH CLUB RACK.
The seventh club race in the championship blase was sailed on Saturday over the following course :-Channel Rocks, Markbeat in Quarry Bay, Cust Rocks Buoy, Channel Rocks, Mark- bost in Quarry Bay-all to starboard,
dant, without disclosing to the plaintiffs the true value of the testator's property or his dealings therewith, fraudulently induced the plaintiffs to exeents a release to him from all
or demands concerning the. claims, sucouels estate. He stated that the only property was Inland Lot No. 230 and one-half of the Kwong Yuen shop. At the data of the execution of the release the plaintiffs were under the age of
yours. They prayed that the release be set aside, that an account be taken of the estate and of the dealings and transactions by the defendant with or without refaranes to the said
The wind at the start was very light from the S.E. Vernon got away first, followed by Elspeth and Aileen. Diane got into difficulties with the markbeat, and was late over the line. She then went in search of a fluke, hoping thus to regain lost ground, but lost much more instead, and
Vernon soon tale, and that the defendant be ord red to pay - was practically out of the race.
the plaintiffs suck sums, together with com- {" drew out a substantia! lead, which sho continued to increase throughout the race, and won easily, ponad interest at the rate of 8 per cent, por annum, as on the taking of the automat might Elspeth boing second, and Aileen thiri.
Vernon having won seven races out of the be found to be due from the defendant to the series of twelve has now secured the much-plaintiffs.
In his answers defendant denied that the coveted championship prize, and her gallant
ner is heartily to be congratulated on his estate included cargo-boats or jewelry except a gold watch, or was of the value of $10,000, access. He has established two records with the Vernon, for it is the first time in the his. He had rendered to the plaintiffs frequent and
At the Theatre Royal on Thursday night there will be an entertainment by Mr. Freear, who appeared here 10 years ago to crowded houses. II's bas performed before more crowned heads than any other entertainer in the world, Freear is the only English artist who has ever appeared in Yildiz palace, Constantinople, by command of H.L.M. the Soltan of Tarkey and the ladies of the harem. For this performance be revived 250 liers (31200. Anyone can say this, but those in doubt should visit and get ocular proof. Proof will also be forthcoming An amusing incident took place on the
that Freear has repeatedly received one hun- upper reaches of the Samohan River this
dred pounds (2500) for a performance before morning. The passage boat got stuck fast on
several a sand-spit and the passengers were landed, potentutes and princes in their
also while with the use of a tow rope thres Sikas palaces in India, Siam and Egypt, and two Europeans played at tug-of-war in the for his performances before King Edward VII. endeavour to move the refractory vessel. The and the King of Siam. This is specially re- bank was slimy and pleasant to dig the heelsgested, as many will doubt the truth of the as- sertions. Froent is commissioned by Chatto & into, and when the rope broke some sulphurous Windus to write a book of his travels,
He language was heard. Eventually the bout was
jatenda adding to the twenty-seven epnutrien Government does not take more interest it the Samchun River. In time this stream will Manila, Borneo, Sarawak, Java, Malacca, S
rewarded. He has succeeded in tuning his little the release executed, the defendant gave the become completely silted up. The increased matra, Aden, Persia, Greece, Canaries, South
America, Chili, Peru and Falkland Islande yacht up to a high pitch of excellence, as her plaintiff a full and complete account of the launch traffic is responsible for this, together This will take two years to accomplish. He performances this season testify. We under ex cutorship and the plaintiffs signed their with the herds of buffalo near Long Tumba, will then claim to be the greatest traveller in stand that, unless disposed of in the Colong, I approval.
Mr. Sharp, K.C., said in his opening which break down the banks with their large the world, and he hopes to add to his list of Vernon is likely to continue her career in the
Solent. While we should much like to see statement that this was an action for the
tory of the Club that a yacht has won the champroper uccounts of his exentorship. From the pionship without suffering a single defeat, and time he became erecator until the division of it is also the first time that seven club races the ostat, he devoted the whole of the income have been won consecutively by one yacht; arising from the estate to the support and Bear-Admiral Robinson had many disappointeducation of the plaintiffs; and as the income ments with the Vernon last season, and all was insuloient for that purpose be suppla. achtsmen are sincerely glad to see bow cap. mented it from his own money to the amount
goes to Shanghai about affairs in South Museum for the week ending the 24th Jaunary, got off all safe. By the way, it is a pity the already visited, Fiji, New Caledonia, Samosmicuously his patience and resource have been of $6,571. When the estate was divided and
1904, were 191 non-Chiar and 89 Chinese to the former, and 71 uou-Chinese and 2,313 Chinese to the latter institution.
China which never reaches Hongkong. That it is news in the best sense of the word is improbable. A point to be notierd about it is that it is invariably hostile to the Mr. F. Pratt, war-correspondent of the Chinese Government, and hence we may | Sydney Morning Herald, and Captain Arcbi. infer that it is despatched to the Shanghai bali, war-correspondent of the New York native papers (about whose sentiments Herald, arrived in Hongkong yesterday by the
Eastern & Australian as. Kupire. toward the central authorities at Peking there is no doubt) by those who are classed The fifth dance of the season, held by the together as "Reformers". Now with the Masonic Quadrille Club, will take place at the Masonic Hall, on Wednesday, 3rd February, at real Reform party in China we have every sympathy and trust one day to see tliem 8pm. A Star Ferry launch leaves Hongkong triumph in their crusade against the abuses wharf for Kowloon at 1.30 am. for the
of government in their native country, But it must be recognised that under the shelter- ing name of Reformer there are in China, especially in the South, many disreputable
convenience of guests.
We have received from Messre. Vinton & Co., L2, 9, New Bridge Street, Ludgate Circus, London, EC., a copy of the Live Stock Journal
horns.
SANCHUN CITY.
The new Shunt of Samchau City. (Li Yuen Tak) is making himself popular with the Europeans on both sides of the frontier. The other night be gave a party to which ali of the Europeans around were invited. A very enjoyable evening was spent in the true
Chinese fashion. Li Yeun Tak is a native of the Tungkun district and was formerly a satellite of Chan, Loong Kit, the ex-Numtau Magistrate.
AGRICULTURAL
patrone, the Empress of China, the Mikado,
the Sultan of Serawak, Raja Brooke, Sultan har tey conclusions in the able hands of her of Zulu, Sultan of Parak, 1bo Shah of Persis, owner with Duet and other cracks in the Solent the King of Greece, etc. His book should 24-footer class, we sincerely trust that Iesl certainly prove interesting, for he has already sportsmen will not allow this fine little yacht bean advised to relato some of his experiences to leave our own waters. from the stage by many whom he has entertained in private with some of his
umerous anecdotes and reminiscences.
In the one-design class the Erien and Min get the best of the start, the latter establishing a clear lend in Hanghom Bay, which she kept He is the brother of the celebrated Lonis to the fish. The wind failed the Kathleen Freear whose name is known all over the world, just as she crossed the line, and she was left by and who is now drawing a larger mary than all the other boats. Sho, however, closed up to any other woman of the London stage. Mr. the Erica on reaching the markboat in Quarry Some of the barley-crop is almost ready for Froear can only appear for the oau vening Bay, and these two boats had a ding-dong ran weat of rain. The sugar cane crop is three- considerable time. He guarantees the funniest finishing a fow lengths ahead. The times at the
diversified edtertainment over fiuish at Police Pier were:-- parts cat. The gield of sugar from the latter and most is considered fair, above the average of the witnessed in Hongkong Mr. Freear's
Min past few years,
previous
in China will guarantee him a bumper houso, Seats can be booked at the Robinson Piano Co.
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administration of the estate of Pau A Tai in respect of which there had been a recent application in charabera. Plaintiffs were his sons, the beneficiaries under his will. There was a reference to Mr. Bruce Shepherd and certain accounts were directed, Mr. Bruca Shepherd being appointed special referee. His cortificate was fled on the 18th December, 1903, Ho (Mr Sharp) was now asking bis Lordship
to approve of that certificate and on the strength
of that to enter judgment for the defondant.“ This was a matter of great importance to the defendant, who was a man ef good standing in
elements. bo by their claim to the name and contains many interesting articles or cutting. Sweet pelatoos are suffering from (Thursday), as the Theatre is booked for a the rest of the way home, the Erica eventually Hongkong, an honourable man of good position,
only bring discredit upon the sincerer members of the party. Judging by the
Almanus for 1904. It is capitally printed
tensively illustrated,
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WEATHER REPORT.
BACTORS
HONGKONG,
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Erica.... .... Kathleen...
Bonito Colleen
*H. M. B
3 19 30 3.21 45
a 22 20 3 27 12
3 29 59
In the handicap class the Alannah led as
who only wished to clear himself of the reckless and unjustifiable charges of fraud which were. made against him in this action. Defendant, as his Lordship would see from the certificate, had proved that be accepted this, exscutorship when the plaintiffs ware young children. The estate was at that time either insolvent or practically 80. Defendant managed the estate and worked the businesses belonging to the testator for 17 years, producing some- thing like $35,000 from the businesses in that period. Ho maintained and educated these obildren until they attained the age of 18 years, when under the will the estate was to be distributed. Ho thon distributed the balance in 1833, when the youngest son had reached A nice steady casterly breoze prevalled the age of 18, and seven years later than that, throughout the race, fresh in Kowloon Bay, but after acquiescing in the arrangement for lighter in Hunghom Bay and in the harbour, seven years, plaintiffs brought this action.
quality of the mass of information which It appears that the Chinese ringleader in the reaches Slangbai from Canton with regard recent amoy riot was beheaded next day. The Taolui specially requested the foreign to disturbances in the Kwang provinces, community to continue the races, in order to much of it must be supplied by the less impress the rioters, on that day, when he put reputable "Reformers." At any rate, it is a force of 5,900 troops on the ground, very singular that even in Hongkong, a hot-
The Kobe Chronicle gays-Although they the following report:--
The Hongkong Observatory yesterday issued BIOSCOPE ENTERTAINMENT FOR usual; Iris and Chanticleer had an exciting bed of Reformers, one does not hear so
have had far more trouble with plague in Kobe On the 25th at 11.35s. The barometer has many startling stories of Imperial reverses the rat-catchers do not seem to be so exportin riten over Chine, particularly in the North. and notable rebel successes. It is true that the Colony of Victoria as they are boro. During The anticyclone still sovers China and the within the past fortnight there have been the fortnight ended December 28th, only 558 greater part of Japan, the central ares apparent- ly lying over N, China Pressure is relatively rumours in this Colony of threatening rats were caught in Victoria, of which 6 were low over NE. Japan and the 8. part of the symptoms on the neighbouring mainland of infected with plague, while 234 were captured Chins Bes China, and even of another projected China New Year attempt. But of a new out-
The haul of rate in Kobe amonate to from break in acute form of the Kwangsi revolti 1,000 to 1,500 per week,
in Kowloon, 3 being plague-infected, making
Gradients rather steep generally with
a total of 792 caught during the fortnight-hear monsoon in the Formoss Channel and
over the China Sea,
Forecast:-Fresh or wrong NE. breezes; fine, colder.
The American Bioscope Company gives an entertainment at the City Hall next Saturday, 30th inst. `Newest zones will be depicted, together with some historio views. The American Bioscope Company have been award- od an amount of praise in other places; their exhibitions at Shanghai were well received.
fiuiah. The line was crossed as follows:-
H M 8.. Alannah Eria Chanticleer
Clorid
Doreen
Payne
3 24
0
9 36 50
3 37 35
3 42·30 3 44 20 3 45 10