HONGKONG JOTTINGS,
Sir Malthow Nathan, our cow Governor, is, I take it, now in England, as he intended bla. ding farewell to the Gold Coast last month. Bo very ile in known to us in Hongkong about Sir Matthew, that we maturally read with avidity any nowa wo may observe in the home papera contining a mention of his name. In one of the latest London papers to haid I notice a pangraph concerning him which may bo takón es indicating in some measure the manner of man our new Governor is. Bandwich ed as it k between the Fraoh Colony of the Ivory Cous and the German Colony of Togo land, the Gold Coast Colony is not one of the easiest colonies in the British Empire to gerem, but the fact that Sir Matthew leaves the Colony in most amicable relations with its neighbours, and wilt foncu reiguing at Kamasio and in the Hinterland, must be regarded as an obvious tribute this saccessful administration during
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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, MARCH 29rn 1904
SPORTS.
When walking round by Pokfulam the other { HONGKONG SCHOOLS ATHLETIC day, I noticed that the Fathers of the French Convert, which is at presunt being structurally aularged, have fitted up ad ingenioas arrange- ment for conveying the building materials from the seishere to the Convent. It is an endless rope worked by a small obgine, and ovary twenty yards or so the rope carries a small basket into which bricks mortar, etc., are put directly from the junks and taken up the hill. The saving of labour is immense. I am told that the scheme is the work of one of the reverend Fathers, who is a particularly clever angineer,
I think it would be a good idea to work up an article to be entitled "Hongkong Farmydds." It is not at all uncommon to see a herd of oats, if that is the right expression, grazing, or, rather, pamelos-skinning, along the City slopes; while an Adamu-ike Chiu msn driving an ugly-looking water-buffalo and calf along the main thoroughfares is an
CANTON.
BANYAN.
[SROM GUR OWN CORRESPONDANT.
Canton, 28th March.
a somerist difficult period. The paragraph everyday occurrence. Chickens and the like, which I have called from a homo paper mon-too, are reared at different parts of the City, tions that at Christmas-news takes a long time coming by mail from Accra-Sir Matthew invited the Governors of the neighbouring colovicato spend a few days with him. The -French Governor accepted the invitation, bat the German Governor was unfortunately un- able to bao because the surf prevailing on the coast of Togoland was a dangerous that he
It is strange to read that there has boen litto could not risk going through it. The Governor of the manok Ivory Coast spent five days with Sir Mattbew, during which a long programme rain at Hongkong, when here we have hardly of festivities was carried out, and his Exellency been without a rainy day for a fortnight. The was undurally very pleased with bis reception raius bore do an inestimable amountof gout after on British soil, while the popular view was, of a good downpour the streete aro wonderfully course, that the good fouling which hee intor.olson, and the masses of filth that have been nations courtesies brought about redounded to accumulated for months are washed into the river. The orops give good promise this year, the advantage of both coonies.
and it is well that this is the caso, for another
RAIN AND THE CROP,
SEVEN-FURLONG FLAT RACE (Budicap) Open to past pupils only. Two prizes present- ed by the Committee Six entries. J. H. Witchell (10 years) first; F. Duide (18 years) second; M. Gulam (19 years) third. Tibao 4 minutes 37 seconds.
100 YDS, THREE-LEGGED RACE.-Open to all
100 You End AND SPOON RACE-Open to all ages. Three prizes presented by the Com mittee. A. G. Britte first; Wong Shin Cheung second: Hung In-fan third.
The following schools competed at an Athletic Sporta mooting, held at the Raccone, Happy Valley, yesterday afternoon Belilios Public School, Diocesan Boys' School, Diocesan Girls' School, Ellis Kadooris School, Kowicon Britiah ages. Tee prizes presented by the Committee. School, Queen's College, Roman Catholic F. Montee and Lan. Fak Pui firet; E. Lopes for Cathedral School, 8. Joseph's College, 8. and J. Martin seund. Poul's School, 8. Stephen's College, and Wan. ancted under the patronage of His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government, His chai Government School. outing was con
Excellency Major-General Bir Villiers Hatton, K.C.B., The Right Rov. Bishop Hoare, The Right Rev. Bishop L. A. Piazzoli, Dr. G. H. Bateson Wright, Aduiral Sir Gerard H. Noel, K.C.B., Sir W. Meigh Goodman. KC, Sir H. Spencer Berkeley, KC, Sir C. P. Chater, Kt., C.M., and Cavalhero A. G. Romano. Messrs. R. E. 0. Bird, C. R. S. Cooper, and H. Sykes were clerks of the course; Messrs. T. R. Dualy, B, B. James, and H. Syus, starters; Messra. Tanner, A. O. Brann, Rev. Bro, Stephen, and G. F. de Martin, judges; Mosers. H. Sykes and B. Tanner handicappers; and Messrs. A.
TWO MILE BICYCLE RACE(Handicap).-Open to past pupils only. First prize presented by the Committee; 2nd by Mossrs. W. Brower & Co. R. C. Witchell (20 years) first; J. Silva (18 years) second. Tine 7 min. 48 such.
NAVI, ARMY, AND POLICE RACE (Europorm). -Prizes presented by the Committee, Chamber first: Baker socond: Starvis third.
ARMY AND POLICE RACE (Asiatic).-Prizov Mohan Sing presented by the Committee. first; Mumin Sing second; Gangs Sing third. J. da Rocha won the special prize for
H. Crook and Rev. Bro. Stephen, official time-scoring the most marks. kcopers. The weather, though sultry, was Lotherwise fiue, conditions on the whole being A MIDNIGHT ATTACK
favoumble. There was a fair attendance, the Chinc element wing very large. The band of the 3rd Burmas played various selections
At the close Sir W. M. Goodman, Chief
Justice, distributed the prizes. The first event
Resalts as follows:- was at noon.
LONG JOHF-For boys up to 16 years of age. Three prizos presented by the Committee.
first; A. K. Rahman (age 1), second, and A. There were 35 entries. . da Rocha (ngo 1-4) was Baptista (ago 12) third. Distance ifi feet,
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Hongkong, 10th March, 1904.
SUPREME COURT.
Monday, 28th March.
IN ORIGINAL JURISDICTION. BEFORE HIS HONOUR SIR WILLIAM M.- GOODMAN (CHIEF JUSTICE)
A. BISMARK & CO. CASE. Kwong Kuta Chnen, Kwong Sin Hing, Lau Chung Ming, and Pui Cheong, trading as the Hop Bing Tong, suod Kwok Chin Hin for $4,000 respect of money alleged to be das on pro- missory notes. Mr G. H. Sharp. K.C. (instruct. ed by Mr. E. J. Grist, of Messrs. Wilkinson and Grist, solicitors), appeared for the plaintiffs, ON and Mr. H. F. Pollock, K.C. (instrusted by Mr. G. K. Hall Brution, soliciter), for the defendunt. In the statement, of claim the plaintiffs recited that they carried on business at 18 Connaught Road. Plaintiffs at the date of the issue of the writ carried on business under the style of the Hop Sing Tong, and with the defendant in Hongkong and at Port Artur and Dainy under the use of Disnurk formerly carried on business in partnership
and Co. On 30th May, 183, plaintiffs and defendant dissolved partnership on the termas that the defumlant should give up his interest in were manned by 114th Mahratta Light Infan- and the plaintiffs should take over from the try, and Royal Garrison Artillery. As it was defendant their entire interest in the business hinted that a military attacking party night in Port Arthur aul Dainy and pay pisintifis be · landed a special Daily Preawwur correspon- 825,400. In pursuances of this agreement and! khaki-elad Volunteers, who marched up the kill-gavo to the plaintiffs two promissory notes
night.
The heavy trump of Regulars and Volunteers, fully-armed, was heard in the vicin- They had had blankets served wat to them, so that they might snatch a little so while over of different fortilied positions in the Colony,
Should they realy for the sentry's alarm.
be so ordered they were prepared to blaze away nt any weturnal enemy. The Volunteers went
Why does the Public Works Department season of drought would cause very widespread Committee. There were entries. J. Castro (o to Magazivis Gaj, and the various other forts the business of Bismark and Co. in Hongkong
permit contractors and others to disfigure some of the most beautiful parts of the island? They are allowed to damp rabbish in all sorts of plass, and the sides of the paths at the Pook
the most notable instance is the eastern side of
misery.
PRINCE ADALBERI..
On Sunday a remption was given at the The Viceroy sent his bert, the Kaiser's . depation to attend on the prince, and he was
100 YDS. FLAT RACK-For boys from 10 to 13 years of age. Three prizes presented by the
10) was first; 0. Lopes (age 10) second; and Y. Mahomed (age 1) third.
100 YDS. FLAT RACK-For boys from 13 to
ara frauently so defaced. Perhaps, however. German Consulate in honour of Prince Adal 16 years of age. Thrue prizos presented by dont" followed in the wake of the gallent in part payment of the sum of $25,000, defendant' Gards Road near S. Patrick's Hall, which is ducted round the city by them, seeing the second; J. da Rocha (ago 14) third. Time 1/ile briskly to catch the 10.15 pan. Peak tran: dated 31st May, 1903, for $2,000 each, puyublo į
piled high with debris and loose soil. This rub- bish-heap is a blot on the landscape, and spoils the approach to the Gardens, Gererament House, and Kennedy Road. Surely the time has come when this bank should be fully made and kept in order? If left until the Eeavy raimcome a quantity of the soil may be swept
up down into the stone channel, and eluko arch lower down.
the
ekief objects of interest. A bangnet was given to him in Honam by Mr. Wu, who had enter- sized Prince Henry of Prussia s few years ago. The Prince gave Mr. Wu a oigaz-holder of the finest kind, and was presented with a cross of the best jadestons procurable.
RAILWAY WORK DELAYED. The opening of the extension line to Samshai was to have taken place to-day, but has besu With the nearing completion of the low-postponed. The line will not in any case be lord framways, further tramway outerprises open to traffic for another mouth at least, on are is the air at present. A tearaway to Mirs the rainy season is not favourable for work. Bays talked about, and the mere rumour should 100 miles of the main line have been survoyed serve to stir up the concessionaris of the carefully from Canton, and as mentioned rsimy route from Kowloon to Chaton. The before, operations have already begun, and are Gleamly gap bigh terel tramway project is progressing slowly but steadily. also the lapis, and will tako shaja soon it is to be hoped. A scheme for a tramway round the island may sina be looked for at no very distant date.
PIRACY DIMINISHING.
the Committee. There were 41 entries, F. Curreen (age 13) was first; Y. Abbas (age 13)
recouts.
120 YUR, FLAT RACE (Handicap)--For boys from 7 to 10 years of age. Three prizes presented by the Committes. There were 2 entries." H Castro (8 year first: C. Loureiro (9 years) second. A. Castro (7 years) third. Timu seconds.
1 MILE BICYCLE Race (Handicap).-Open to all agos. Three prizes presented by the Committee. There were entries. C. Bunge (13 years) was first; B. Lopes (12 years) second; Time 3 win. 49 R. Jalluzzi (15 years) third.
Beck
this
HIGH JUMP-For boys from 15 to 18 years Messre. Lery Hermanos; 2nd prizo presented age. 1st prize, a silver cup presented by by the Committee. Sze Shin Kit won contest, with Y. M. Juman second. Jump, 4 ft, 5 in.
220 YDS. FIAT RACE (Handicap).Open to Three prizes presented by the all ages.
was Committee. A. M. Suffiad (13 years) inst; Y. Alhas (18 years) second; Y. M. Juman (15 years) third.
The pirnay business seems to be at a discount at present; there has for some time been no nowa to chronicle of these gentry. Perhaps The Hongkong High Level Tramway Co. they have not yet recovered from the New have been good enough to accept a hint before Year's festivities Even from the troubious today, for which I thank them and desire to Walchow district ao intelligence can be gleaned,
120 YDS. HURDLE RACE (Handicap),-Ton apors my appreciation of that open mind that where a few months ago every week brought is ready quickly to so reason. I hope they will rows of some fresh outrage. It is to be hoped lights of 3ft. Gin. hurdles. For hoys from 18 not think me too prolific in suggestions if I that the authorities at last find themselves able to 17 years of age. Three prizes presented by say that a regulation requesting owners of to cope with the forces of dieorder in a district the Committee. There were 21 entries. A. E. dogs travelling in the car to take them on a lead which is perhaps before long destined to see a Ellos (13 years) first; J. da Rocha (14 years) or chain might with advantage is introduced branch railway from the projected Canton-second; A. G. Britto (14 years) third.
HIGH JUMP.--For boys from 10 to 15 years I am a lover of dogs, and have no objection to Kowloon line, and where, therefore, it is im- their presence in the car, but as a measure of portant that the reign of law should be supreme, of age. Three prizes presentedby the Committee. 1. Ribeiro (14 years) first; J. Kwong Ning (14 years) second; J. da Rocha (14 years) third. safety, especially in the case of young dogs,
Jump, 4 ft. in. I consider they ought not to be allowed on board
100 YDS. FLAT RACE (Handicap)--For girls without chain or less.
Three prizes presented under 10 years of age. by the Committer. Agnes Len (9 years) won this race in 26 seconds; Mollie Mooney (3 years) second; E. Moenie (7 years) third,
It was to be regretted that General Villiers llation did not eitend his inspection of the Volunteers on Saturday so as to include the Headquarters. The housing accommodation of the Corps is miserably inadequate as regards beth drilling facilities and confort for the members of the Volunteer body. The building self is out of date, antiquated, and ready to be pulled down and replaced by a modern atractors. There has always been a cry that Hongkong men do not take the same interest in Volauteet ing that is shown at home. A Headquarters which would afford soms attraction for the mƏM. bers of the Corps might go a long way towards the removal of the apathy complained of.
[row THE “ CHONG NGÔI BẠN PO
LI FAK-HOL
It is reported that a telegram has been resolved in the official circle stating covaral thousand bandite under the notorions robber leader La Pak-bol, for whose capture a reward of over ten theannd dollars has been offered by the officials, have captured the city of Yaung King, the magistrate of which has made good his escape. The Vicorey has at once sont Taslai with a large number of soldiers to relieve the city.
FATAL ACOIDENT.
Some days ago a cargo-boat was proesoding from Shao-hing to Wuchow. When she presed the place named To-shing, where the river is very narrow, the beat-people landed and dragged the boat ulong from the bank by ropes. Unox We all grumble, and with very good reason, pectedly one of the tow-ropes was broken. At at the over-increasing, cost of living in Hong the time the currant was very strong, and the kong. We grumble especially over the lisboat at once capsized with all on board. Four proportionate item of rent in the domestic.
Baved by boats in the vicinity. balanco-sliget, but in the matter of food it still persons were drowned, while the others were
seems that we may better off than some European This statement will. communities in Japan. conflict, I know, with popular ideas in Hong- kong, but the Japan Mail supplies the proof in a comparative table of risket prices of butcher's meat in Hongkeng and Yokohama Bere are some of the items, the colanu honded""" being Tokohan prices and that headed cts." being Hongkong prices:
Sirloin, Fast
Rip, Roast
Corned Beef..
Soup Meat
Buot
Veal Chop Mutton, leg and Chop
pts. vers
17
per lb -34
17
30
30
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SHIPPING NOTES. The German 8.8. Mashew from Bangkok. with. rice and tealwood, yesterday, roports fair weather, the wind towards Hongkong, being Light and variable. The Norwegian 6.8, Breid, from Saigor, and the Norwegian ss. Bary, from Bangkok, experienced similar weather. The steamers Quang Nam and Bimendo, from Iloilo. experienced fair passages, though the atmosphere latterly has been basy. The tail-end of the monsoon, combatting against variable gusts from the south, has caused the approach to Hongkong to be too thick for mariners liking. The weather, moreover, is, to use a common expression quite blankety.
100 Yos. FLAT RACE (Hundiesp).-For girls over 10 years of age. (Three prizes presented by the Committen. W. White (10 years) finished in 15 seconds; M. Long (11 years) was second, A. Macdonald (11 yours) third.
one month after date and entered into sale possession of the business and property at Dalay and Port Arthur. Defendant had not paid to the plaintiffs the amount ered by these promissory notes, and they claimed 84,000 accordingly.
Mr. Sharp. K.C., having opened the case, Hon. Mr. Pollock, K.C.. said he had to apply on behalf of the defendant for leave to enter tlio case at this stage.
Arriving at Plautation Road in das course, we set off through the dense fog towards Magazine Gap, the nuist, atmosphere wetting one through almost as quickly as rain would. At 11 o'clock wo arrived at the disused Military
in that Sanitoriam
fever laden district Magazine Gap. Here, after some little delay. the Volunteers found their way upstairs, and! were suon in the land of dreams, Strolling near some of the Peak forts one discovered, though he was at times roughly accosted by a His Lordship pointed out that is the neces "Halt: who goes there?", that a party ofsary papers and affidavits had not been timeously Royal Garrison Artillery ware at High West lodged by the defendant he would be setting a with a five inch howitzer. The Volunteers, very dangerous precedent if he allowed the
Caulfield
in Major Middle Gap. Armstrong, had a couple of 15-pounders at under command of Major Pritchard and Capt. defendant entry to the case at that stage,
Mahratta Light charge of the 114th. Infantry. One felt happy in the know- ledge, when the cold muzzle of a rific was pointing at him, that the cartridges were blank. Somewhere between 3.30 and 4 am. the
Was
that the invaders. comprised of the 110th Police telephoned up to the defending party Mairattas, under Colonel Birdwood, were lan- ding on Victoria's shores. The Regulars and the main contingent of the enemy were mar Volunteers, on discovering in which direction ching, crept along under cover of the foliage
Defendant know the caso was coming ou, and he had written asking his learned colleague and himself to proceed to judgment in his absence.
Formal evidence having been given, His Lordship gave judgment for the plaintiffs with costs.
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Hon, H. E. Pollock, K.C. (instructed by Mr- K. J. Gedge, of Messrs. Johnson, Stokes & Master, solicitors), appeared in support of an certain resolutions passed
been appointed Superintendent of the application by the Tientsin Gas Company for by the company for change of name and MR. FREDERICK J. FREAME has confirmation of The men passed and confirmed by the company in DYEING AND CLEANING of all descrip- Goods may be sent from Hongkong either to frustrate their er designs.
increase of capital. By these special resolutions above works, and is now prepared to undertake from Monat Kellet and all points directed accordance with section 50 of the Companies
The weather had Ordinance of Hongkong, No. 1 of 1865, at direct to the works or through the Hongkong their gaus on the assailants. now cleared considerably, and as the 110th extraordinary meetings held respectively on 16th Receiving Office-Hongkong Steato Laundry Mahrattas charged up the hill-side the defenders and 31st December, 1903, it was resolved that Co., L., Beaconsfield Arcade (Alley Way), Catalogues and Price Lists may be obtained [803 Hongkong, 21st March, 1904, opened fire. Flah after flash, followed by the clause 3 of the memorandum of association be queen's Road, and Wm. Powell Ld., Queen's everhorating echoes, lit up the hillside, while altered by substituting for sub-clause A a sub- a veil of smoke shronded the opposing bodies.clanse empowering the Company to manufacture, on application to the above Offices.
foreign concessions and settlements of Tientsin, it not yet being decided whom is victorious:
Tientsin Native City, Peking, Tongka, Taku,
have now 40,000 Cubic feet of Co., Operations are continuing as we go to press, sell, and supply any kind of ilinninant in the
Tongshan, Peitaiho, Chingwantae, Shanhaik-HE HONGKONG IO COMPANT, LD, wan, and any other city open or close between Storage available at EAST POINT. Stores will or in the neighbourhood of any of the said be Oper at 10 AM. and 4 P.M. daily, Sundays
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· The X-C, Daily News publishes the follow places or clawhere in North China, and excepted to receive and deliver perishable goods. QUARTER MILE (Handicap).-Open to alling correspondence:→→ ages. Three prizes presented by the Committee. Y. M. Junam (15 years) first; A. M. Suffind (13 yours) second; D. Soares (14 years) third, Timo 1 min. 3 secs.
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LASIA AND CHINA TELEGRAPH THE EASTERN EXTENSION AUSTRA- COMPANY, LIMITED. DEFERRING to the notice of 21st R December last, the senders of Telegrams
to carry on the business of a pus or or' electris light works in all Weibaiwei, 15th March, 1904. Your Honour, Wabave the honour to inform branches and to manufacture or generate yus, the rosolutions sub-clauses rendered hai, supposed to emanate from reliable sourcer, By yon that varions rumours are current in Shang-electricity, or any other form of illuminant. to the effect that Weibaiwei will be full of sick
were also added; also clauses increasing the THEOWING THE CRICKET BALL-Open to and wounded from the war and not a desirable necessary to give effect to the foregoing clause all ages. 1st prize a cricket bat; 2nd a cricket place to cons to this year, also that it is pretty ball; 3rd a prize. All presented by the Com. certain that no one will be able to come to the capital of the company from $4,000 Tientsin are hereby advised that from the 1st of APRIL
rumours from making arrasgements to visit mittee. A. Tinio throw the ball 65 yards; Chin port this summer; and as intending occupants sycee to $250,000 Tientsin sycee by the next, the charges for Telegrams will, rubject to Tina Shis was second: F. Macarundam third.of our bungalows are being deterred by these issue of 2,000 shares of $100 each, and altering revision after three months, be collected at the HALP-MILE CHALLENGE CUP.--For boys Weihaiwei daring the coming summer, we have the name of the company to the Tientsin Gaste of FORTY-FIVE CENTS to squal One
His Lordship made an order confirming the from 14 to 18 years of age. 1st prize, The the honour to ask whether you are able to and Electric Light Co., Ld.
resolution. "Chater Cup," presented by Sir C. P. Chater, inform us if there is any trath in them, and if not, whether you can authorise us to make i C.M.G., to be won two years in succession known publicly in Shanghai that the rumours before becoming the property of the competitor: are without foundation, and thus enable us to Your Honeus, have the honour to be, 2nd and 3rd prizes presented by the Committee, ensure ixtending visitors to the port. Wo Y. M. Jnan first; M. Mahomed (16 years) Yere cst obedient servanta,
(Signed) LAVERS & CLARK,
Agents, the Weihaiwei second; C. Alarakia (14 years) third. Times
Land & Bailding Co., Ld. 2 min, 25 secs.
His Ho our, The Commissioner,
Wetbairei
SKIPPING RACE.-Open to girls only. Three prizes presented by the Committes. A Lee (9
White (10 years) third. Years) first; M. Long (11 years) second: W
50 YDS. FLAT RACE (Handicap).--For all Two prizes pro comers ander 7 years of age.
L. Souza and sonted by the Committee. George won the boys' race; and Nellie Vanstone and Bre Sude girls race. The boy's time was 10 seconds.
42 10 ghoulder...
300 IDE. FLAT RACK-For Chinese boys over There is this to be said about the published market prices in Hongkong, purchasers are seldom able to buy at those rates. And there is According to the latest Japan papers the 14 years of age. 1st prize presented by the this other comment to be made the price of Nippon Yusen Kaisha had chartered 18 foreign Committes; 2nd Chuma presented by Mess. butcher's mat in Hongkong, but for the steamers, and the Oaks Shosen Kaisha 15. The Kelly and Walsh, Ld Sz Shin Kit (16 years) 600 YDS. FLAT RAce (Handicap).-Open to existence of a King, might be cheaper than it latter company, it is stated, had also arranged was first; Young Chenk second. Time 41 seconds. nctually is. Comparing market prices to day with to charter the Tetarios, the Daphne, and the these prevailing in the same month of 1900, Providence. Besides these, five foreign steamers all ages. Three prizes prosented by the Com butcher's mat seems to have increased about 3 are at present ander ohartar to private ship mittes. There were 55 entries A. G. Sulfad cents per poind, but rents have gone up good-owners at Kobe and Omale, making a total of 12 years) was first, C. Alarakia (14 years)
41 foreign steamers chartered to Japanese firms. second; F. Vidal (12 years), third. ness knows how much !
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IN SUMMARY JURISDICTION, BEYOLE HIS HONOUR A. G. WISE (PUISNE JUDGs).
PROX(8801Y NOTES CASE.
His Lordship gave judgment for the defen dant, without costs, de the case in which Pop Tick sued Li Sing Fin; of the Li Wing Fat Government Inuse, Port dward,
Tseung Kee firm, for $1,000 alleged to be due on Weihaihei, 16th March, 1904,
two promissory notes both datel 8th January, Gentlemes, I have the honour to acknow ledge the receipt of your letter of the 15th fastide by the defendant, payable to the plaintif on 17th January, 1904. Mr. I. Hursthouse, of forming me that various rumoursregarding this Dependency, supposed to emanate from reliable to inform yes that, so far as this Government ented the plaintiff, and Mr. John Hastings, sources, are current in Shanghai, and in reply Messrs. Dearys and Bowley, solicitors, pre is aware, there is no truth in the rumours
soliciter, the defendant. which you refer.
to
-You are at Liberty to publish this letter, of being misled by disturbing rumours, which that the public may know the truth instead are evidently the creations of those who delight
Frano.
J. H. BECK,
Superintendent Hongkong, 24th March, 1904,
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PLAGUE IN FORMOSA. We have received rom the Colonial Soers- events that are not even likely to occur.I have received from the British Consul at Anping,
in moment, at to indulge in an imaginary anticipation of tory's Office a copy of the following telegram
obedient servant, the honour to be, Gentlemen, Your not For prevalent in Tainan district. None"
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YUEN CHONG BOOK STORE, Swatow; Messrs. A. S. WATSON & Co., Amoy; Messrs. A. S. WATSON & Co., Fooshow;
NAGASAKI PRESS" OFFICE, Nagasaki; Messrs. Hope & Co., "Soul Tress," Sonal; Messrs. H. Brow & Co., Tentsin;
DAILY PRESS" OFFICE, Hongkong, and al the London Office: 131, Flest Street: Hongkong, 12th December, 1903, KORE CHRONICLE" OFFICE, Robe