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ensuing on the Russo-Japanese War, many by repeating the offence. The practice is branches of trade have been adversely one that must, as far as possible, be affected, that money is tight, and that suppressed. It works unfairly against merchants are shy of indulging in any legitimate trade, and, what is of still greater WATSON & CO., dubious-hooting speculation, preferring safe-importance, it endangers the safety of ty to precarious profits. At the same time passengers. In dealing with Chinese it has to be remembered that they are absolutely insensible to any idea of risk or wrong-doing in the matter. A Chinese ship or launch owner will take in passengers just so long as the vessel will float on the water. That is the only limit to their gread, and it is of the utmost importance, therefore, that the law should step in and prescribe the num- ber of passengers per ton that can with
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An additional storey is being 'added to the Central Police Station mata building, A£ present the yard looks like a miniaturs brik- worke.
To-morrow (Saturday) afternoon, on the Happy will play their first practice game (Association) Valley Ground, the Hongkong Football Club kick off at 4-45.
Mr F. Hazeland, the senior Police Magis-
trato of the Colony, is returning from his holiday by the P. & O. steamer Ceylan, which left London on the 17th ult
In the list of vessels on the Overdue
Market" we notice that a rate of 80 guineas was being paid in Loudon à month ago on the Baron Gordon, wrecked on the Bombay Shoal,
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ESPONDENTS] PORTUGUESE LOSSES IN AFRICA.
LONDON, 6th October. While fighting Cunahamas in Africa, the Portuguese lost 254 killed and had 50 wounded.
Mr. CHAMBERLAIN.
LONDON, 6th October. Speaking at Tuton, the straw-plaiting
expressed himself as practically in agree- ment with Mr. Balfour.
there would be a fair trade passing if more confidence were felt in the stability of the Chinese Government and the main tenance of a good rate of exchange. But there is still a good deal of unrest in the interior; the ghost of the Boxer outbreak has never yet been satisfactorily laid; and the conditions of many of the railway and DISPENSARY, most of the mining concessions have yet to
be satisfactorily settled. The Chinese offi- safety be carried. If the provisions of the and 70 guineus on the Loyal, ashore at Yok-borough in Bedfordshire, Mr. Chamberlain cials have not realised that until the dis-ordinates are broken, it is the boulen duty. SEASONABLE SPECIALITIES affected have been pacified or repressed, and of the law not only to punish the offender the banditti that keep many districts in a condition of terror and uncertainty have been hunted down and suppressed, the country ennnot prosper and its trade cannot revive. The Chinese merchants have not much to learn. They are sufficioutly wide. BALSAM OF ANISEED
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but also to see that he does not repeat the offence. A more fiue has, we have seen, proved no deterrent, and it is necessary therefore to toke some action that will not only vindicate the majesty of the law but will serve to warn other shipowners that the regulations imposed by the Government must be respected and complied with. The Harbour Master recogni ed this fact, and recommended the course adopted by the Governor. It is eminently satisfactory to find that the new Administration is resolved to compel that respect for the law with it which its provisions become a dead, letter and the Chinese are encouraged to prest upon leafericy. The course takes is the one best calculated to ensure obedicace in the future. The Chinese have no respect for
The Austro-Hungarian Consul at Manila reports that exporters will find a roady and good market there for cotton and linen goods, black woollen hosiery, white underwear, dress goods (half woollens for trousers), towels, sather, glassware (tumblers, liqueur glasses, vases, tc.), smokers' articles, and bone buttons,
(LEUTER'S SERVICE.]
AN EXTRAORDINARY CON TRADICTION.
LONDON, 4th October. The Tibetan expedition has safely crossed
THE WAR.
fuLUTE'S SERVICE.]
A TUNNEL INTO PORT ARTHUR.
LONDON, 4th October.
The Daily Telegraph's correspondent at Nagasaki wires that the Japanese made a
on the 24th September and immediately tunnel into Port Arthur which was finished
made use of, with what result is not known.
IMPROVING CANTON RIVER.
Extensive improvements are being carried out in Canton River. Three now lights have been exhibitol for the first time within a few days. Blako Point Light, Amherst Point Light and Tide Pole Light. The latter made its initial appearance on Tuesday. It is on the right bank of the river in Belcher Reach. The light, a red one, is dioptric of the seventh order, visible seven miles. Blake Point Light is a white oner of the dieptrie group oceniting order. It is dis- tinguishable by its varied eclipses, which show up every 30 seconds; and is visible ten miles. All three lights are hoisted on masts to a height
in our issue to-day gives particulars of each light.
tentiary of Pulo-Condor, off the coast of French
Sixty-five coavicts bolonging to the ethe Karola Pass, on its return journey, after of 40 fest above high water. Anudvertisement Cochin-China, have made a desperate bid for liberty, says the Petit Journal. They were being conveyed to Co-on in a sloop, when they suddenly rose in revolt and felled the steersman by a blow on the neck. The warders werd
thrown overboard, and when last seen the sloop was headed north-east.
Mr. P. W. Sergeant, who ufter filling the
endudag severe hardships from cold and privation.
It or transpires that the Tibet in treaty was not signed by the Chinese Ambar, who luuked the necessary authority from Peking.
MR. BALFOUR IN EDINBURGH.
LONDON, 4th October, Mr. Balfour, speaking at alergy Conservas
the late Sir William Harcourt. He repulisted the idea that there was any bargaining between the Nationalists and the Conservatives. He
will shortly commence. With a view to avoid- Romoval work at the Canton River Barriers
ing the endangerment of the lives of those engaged at the wosk certain rules have beas drawn up. When a rad and white fag, thy letter “H," is shown from a barrier, or from boat in the neighbourhood of one, it will indiente that the wash of a steamer is liable to endanger
and they are quite capable of holding their own with all and sundry. By all means, however, let the Chinese Government ap- point delegates to sinady the conditions of trade; they are sure to acquire mach useful kuowledge; but 1st them not suppose that such a course will neutralise the evils which a debased currency or want of currency has brought upon the country.
The remedy for the drain upon China's resources which has followed the depreciu- those who allow the law to be violated with Sergeant started well and was apcond favourite personally was no protectionist, and be thought must not, so long as the fog is flying, attempt tion of silver is clear and obvious to the meanest intelligenes, and none but those who are her enemies at the gate would attempt to delude her rulers on the subject. The losses she lins suffered by having to pay
editorial chair of the Hongkong Daily Press tive banquet in Edinburgh, paid a tribato to life and property; so self-respecting steamers,
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impunity, and better appreciate a firmness that insists upon obedience.
H.M.S. Sirius loft port yesterday morning.
At the B.A.0.B. Club to-night the oponing dance of the season will be held.
for four years returned home in June last, has been playing in the Chess tournament for the
Mr. amateur championship at Hastings.
in his section, but lack of match practice told
in the end and he finished fourth. Mr. Sergeant's many friends in Hongkong will be interested to hear that he is writing a book on the life of a Russian Empress, to be published in 1905.
Mr. Holland, the inventor of the Holland submarine, claims thut he has invented a gold are patent to all. There is hat one method by which she can obtain relief frommander Rudaieff, who commanded the Variryho will be able to sell for ten dollars. The A St. Petersbar report states that Compractical flying machine with four wings, which
the present situation, and this has been at Chemalpo, has suddenly become insane and distinctly pointed out to the Waiwupu by has been confined in an asylum. Professor JENKA. It is by the establish-
PASTE.ient of a national currency on a gald standard. The coinage would be silver, but the standard would be gold. Japan has already established her currency on this
A. S. WATSON & CO. basis and with eutiraly atisfactory results.
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On 27th August, at Folkingham, Lines, H. H Topn (late of Munila), aged 44 years.
The Daily Press.
The prophecies of the pessimists have been completely falsified in her case. Her trade has increased instead of diminished. There
Major General Sir William J. Gascoigne, KC.M.G., recently in command of the military
at Hongkong, has retired on retired pay.
Replying to a telegram from the Colonial Consal Grener) at Secretary, the British Shanghai has telegraphed that the quarantine restrictions waze withdrawn 011 the 17th September.
that under existing circumstances protection was not the best policy. He could not with advantage remain Leader of the Party if protection was adopted. Whether Mr Chamber" lain's estimate of the Colonial offer was right or wrong, Mr. Balfour agreed that we had reached a point at which there was only one way out of an impasse, and that was to have a free conforense with Ludia and the Colonies.. SANITARY INSTITUTE LECTURES.
under these circumstances, will pass as slowly- as possible. When a red dag is shown from barrier, or boat, it will indicate that a vessel
to pass the barrier. The latter, of course, is at emergency signál.
EXAMINATION OF PILOTS.
CHINESE PUT BACK.
Four Clunese candidatos for pilots' certificates were examined at the Harbour Mastor's Office posterday morning All failed, and wors put back for a fortnight. European candidates will be examined in a few days,
machine will be capable of moving from forty
A specimen examination paper reads as to fifty miles an hour. Mr. Holland says
The Hongkong Branch of the Sanitary. In- follows:-Describe the limits of the waters of When I invented the submarine I was laughed stitute has arranged for an extremely useful the Colony; the local trade limits; the harbour at even by soientists and by mechanical angi course of lectures for the ensuing season, Dr. limits, Describe the typhoon signals now in neers, but they do not laugh now, I believe Macfarlane gives the opening lecture this even- uso. Describe all lights and light-houses in the that I have solved the problem of flying, and Iing at 9 o'clock in the Laoture Room of the waters of the Colony. Define the limits of the predict that my machine will be in, general use Institute, 10, Wyndham Street, his subject following anchorages: foreign man-o-war" an- in five years' tirae.
boing "Mechanical Physics," and he will follow chorage; sailing, skip enchorage: petroleum anchorage; up the subject next Tuesday evening in a auoborage; dangerous goods
"Natural Forces." The other quarantine anchorage cont anchorage: for lectura on lecturars figuring in the syllabus are Dr.bidden anchorage; and good typhoon anchorage, W. W. Pearse, who has undertaken to give Name the positions of the boys in the harbour
"The Atmosphere," two on
What are the courses through the Central and Prostical Ventilation"; three on **Water
Northern Fairways, also their width? Where are the telegraph cables? How do you know en Supply"; and one on "Soils from a medical Lieut. 3. A. Craig is down point of view."
when you are clear of them? Nume the piers for two on Practical Ventilation," and two on
and locality of same, for ships loading or dis- House Drai age." Mr. T. L. Perkins will charging petroleum, What hours ure Tank Ships allowed to come in and out of harbour, lecture on "Building Materials-from an En-
and where should they be berthed on arrival: gineer's point of view"; Mr. J. 'Lemm Sanitary Building Construction";
What are the signala by day and night for a rossel with dangerous goods ou board, also thode
have been no funncial troubles, no falting | October 1st a German newspaper will be published sistance to the insurgenta. The first of these three lectures on
Last month a Home paper announced: On at Tientsio in order to push Germany's interests in Northern China. It will be called Das Tageblait für Nordchina,"
on
It is intended to bold courts-martial in Gor. man South-West Africa for the trial of natives who have been implicated in the massacre of Gorm n colonists or who have rondered as- trials resulted in the condemnation of a Herero uumed Heinrich, alias Egberi, who had been pancerned in tha murder of a German farmer, and who had also acted as a spy in the interest of the rebels. Heinrich, who is described as *'a schoolmaster and Evangelist," was sentoused to death, and, according to inteligenes just received, was hanged at Bwakopmund on Angust 2 This case will produce a painful Barnett and Mr. B. B. Harker impression in German missionary circles, which deal with the question of "Sewage Dis-signals shown by vessels using the Northern. have lately been in bad odour with the Govern-posal" from the medical and the engineer's Central and Southern Fairways? ment outing to the criticisms they had passed point of view respectively: Dr. Barnett the time ball, when does the hoisting con
will also lecture upon the coudust of some of the whites.
on "Scavenging and menco, what time is it hopped, what days is Disposal of House Refase"; Dr. Hunter on
it not in um P Givə o gonemil idea of the "Infectious Diseases and Disinfection"; Dr.
set and strength of the titul streams in the waters of the colony. Give a description of all
the waters of the Colony, name diem and their
night to clear the Penguin Shoal? - What
Dr.
to
off in exports, no difficulty with regard to imports. It is argued, of course, by the advocates of silver in China that the cop- ditions are different, and that, what was good for the land of the Rising Sun would not be healthy, for the Celestial Empire. The latter must remain a dumping ground for silver, or how can they continue to make enormous profits by exchange? Moreover, HONGKONG, OCTOBER 7TH, 1904.
China hus no gold, and without gold how THE suggestion offered by the President can a country have a gold standard? Japan of the Board of Commerce at Peking for the had no gold, but she has managed to appointment of directors or superintendents maintain her credit and her trade. Ob, boen entered into by manafioturers, many of DEATH OF COMMANDER LAMBERT Clark on " Public Health and Buildings Ordin-
HONGKONG OFFICE: 14, DEVœux ROAD C. LONDON OFFICE: 131, FLEET STREET, EC.
Where is
The Deutsch Asiatische Bank at Shanghai has offered for subscription 4,20,000 Shanghai taels in shares at. Berlin, Hamburg, Frankfort. on-Maine, and other places in Germany. The quotation of those shares on the Berlin Exchange has already been rented, and quotations will also be applied for at Hamburg and Frankfort, Messrs. Hobert Barbour and Brother's monthly market report statas:-During the month considerable further engagements have but Japan is different, we are told. She has who are now very well scld, and prospects and
We regret to record the death at Plymouth Colony"; and during February and March, and beacons that mark dangers in credit and she has resources. This is all conditions generally of the cotton industry have
of Commander R. Methven Lambert. R.N., at next Mr. A. Gilson and Captain Fitzwilliam more begging of the question, we take leave continued to brighten. China buying has again the early age of 38. Commander Lambert will give a series of lectures on Inspection of it. What are the hearings by day and behall of the native merchants is a good to say. It is true China has no gold, but taken the lead, and a surprisingly important served on the China Station during 1893-96 and Meat and other Foods." Sanitary Plumbing, water is on the "Belcher Ridge," and how do But when she would require little for the purpose, aud business has supplemented the large transactions had many friends in Hongkong and the Straits. Calcalations, Measurements, &c.," are other you know when you have cleared it? What is
of ecumercial affairs in the various provinces of the Empire, as delegates of the Board, in order that they may exert themselves on
one, no doubt, so far as it goes. the President makes it apparent that his action is the result of an iden that the pro- motion of commerce is necessary to save China from poverty and dismemberment by the greedy foreign Powers" he is
she certainly has resources, even greater resources than Japan could ever lay claim to, and if the currency were only organised and established under the able direction of
for that market which had already proviously where he was known as a cricketər and an filled up a number of favourite makes several months fate next year.
has taken stops to appeal from the decision of Admiralty Council at St. Petersburg.“
onthusiastic amateur actor. He served under
unce and other Ordinances in force in the
practical demonstration" are also to be arrang anbjects included in the syllabus. "Visits for the least water on Rambler Shool? What aro
Mr. A. H. Ongh on two Saturday afternoons will conduct visits to buildings in course of erection. Altogether it will be seen that a most interesting and instructive syllabus has been prepared and a very successful season should be assured. The Chairman of the Board of oxaminers is Dr. Atkinson; Dr. Barnett is
Admiral Sir E. R. Fremantlo in the Vita ex-d. podition of 1836 and received the East Africa medal and the Vita clasp. During the recent manoeuvres be commended the destroyer Ribble, bat returned to Plymouth early in August on account of ill health, and was admitted to the Royal Naval Hospital; his death was due to the took place at Plymouth on Saturday, September rupture of xu abdominal aneurism. The faneral
3rd.
the hon secretary; Mr. Alfred Carter, member. of the Sanitary Institute, is the assistant hon. secretary.
the hearings and marks to clear the North Point of Kollots Bank in three fathom? What is the least depth of water alongside a cruiser of the Terrible or Powerful class off Bach of the ocean steamer piors If you board
Sing Ting could you bring her safely to the
an-o-war anchorage by the Western Entrance
of the Harbour?
Questions in esamanship relate to the rule of-the-road, for both steamers and sailing ships; how to tack and wear a ship; handling of single and twin strow vessels; going alongside
ning mooring, etc.
This emanated from the Foreign Office, "A statement was made by a member of the Sir RoBar Haur there would be no ques-deputation from the Lunton Chamber of Com- tion about its stability. Difficulties there merce which waited open the Prime Mivister. rather wandering from the point. The pro-
are undoubtedly, but they are tone of them on 26th ult, that the Eassian Government had motion of commerce will not necessarily save China from dismemberment by the greedy inspemide, nor would they take long to paid compensation in respect of the sinking of foreign Powers"; it might even add to the surmount. No great change in a national the German vessel Thea. H.M. Ambassador at St. Petersburg bus informed H.M. Government that this statement is incorrect. The owner, temptations to a policy of tutelage and an system was ever effected without trouble nexation. The President of the Board, and some amount of opposition; but in this however, thinks the Empire is in a parlous instance it is so palpably to the interest of the Prize Court at Vladivostook to the Supreme and Miss Lambert (mother and sister), Capt. a mine at Port Arthur, was a sister ship of 1 piers; how to turn sharp bends; make a run-
the Chinese people as well as that of the Government that the opposition would be slight, and the difficulties would quickly melt when the project was ready for launching We entertain sanguine hopes that, if the Chi- nese dovernment receives the support and sympathy to which it is entitled from the Treaty Powers, this great ama beneficial change will be easily and satisfactorily accomplished.
state, and that it is due greatly to the "greedy foreign Powers" Unlike most of his country men, he is of opinion that some. thing should be done to alter this condition of affairs, for he says: Unless something is soon done for its salvation, it will be too late, because the country will be gradually drained of its silver, not only by the various old and new war indemni ties and loans, but by its want of trade.". He suggests that the delegates he proposes. Tas step taken by His Excellency the should be instructed to consult the loading GOVERNOR in encelling the licences of the merchants as to the establishment of cham launches Kong Soo and Lec Ching as a hers of commerce and that young men punishment for repeatedly carrying an excess should be sent abroad to study modern com- of passengers is not only a substantial act mercial methods. The President concludes of justice but also a measure of much-needed
At the North Randfontein mine on 30th August the Chinese Jabourers endeavoured to strike. They objected to the deduction from their wages of the 3 advanced to them in China, and demanded that it should be con- Immediate repressive sidored as a present. measures were taken, and 50 ringleaders were arrested for disobedience to orders. The coolies at the other mines are contentel. The steamer
-Courtfield, with 2,152 Chinese coolies on board,
Candidates should produce certificates as to sobriety and that they havo zovved aflost in some capacity or other sufficient to entitle their to take charge of vessel under weigh. Thay should be able to write and read the English language, and be under the age of 50.
INQUEST,
BE YHUNG KWAI CHUNG, DDCEASED. Mr. J. H. Kemp held an enquiry into the
By kind permission of Lt. Col. Iremonger and death of Yeung Kwai Chung, a prisoner at fears, the Band of the 93rd Burma Infantry Victoria Gael. Mossrs. C. F. de Carvalho, E ||will play the following programme of music,
at the King Edward Hotel, during dinner, Louiz, and W. King were sworn as jurors. It this (Friday) orening
The principal mourners wero Mr. R. C. Lambert, J.P., of Eastbourne (father); Mrs. The Gremienicky, which is reported sunk by
aud Stuff Officer J. H. Lambert, Portsmouth the Olvojny, which lately met a similar fate. Both vessels were well known in Shanghai in Division RM.LI (brother); Licut. C. H. M. Massey, Coldstream Guards (cousin); Mr. F. the peaceful days before the 9th of February. Mallard Clark (father-in-law), Dr. Francis Clark They were launched together on the 19th of (Hongkong) (brother-in-law), Dr. Lindsey, and May, 182, from the Baltic Works, St. Poters Mr. W. H. T. Dawe. Also present were burg, and belonged to the type known as coast Major and Staff Officer A. H. Brabazon, defence ironolads. Their displacement was R.M.L.I.; Major J. Hoskyns-Abrahall, R.M.LI. 1,492 tons and indicatel horse-power 2,000 Lieut. G. L. Massey, B.N. (Defiance), and 13.5 knots. They carried each a 9-in. breach- Surgeon R. 8. Bend (RMLI Barracks), loader forward, a 6-ia, breech-loader aft, ten Res. J. M. Hodge officiated. The coffin was of small quickfirers and two torpedo-tubes. has arrived at Durban. There were n fow cases polished panelled oak, with solid brass fitting,
and on the breastplate was the inscription of dysentery on the voyage, but no deaths.....
Commander R. Methven Lambert, B.N.; died The St. Peterburskiya Viedomonti status that stet August, 1904; aged 36 years." The Union
was found that deceased had died of natural Vladivostock has again been constituted a Jack covered the coffin, and on this were laid free port, an event which had long been dasirod. the lat, belt, and sword of the decansed officer,
Keler Bola enteritis and ulceration followed by perforation M. Protussieft, a Government financial expert, with wreaths from immediate relatives.
Ivan Caryll and collapse. There were many other beautiful floral
Lange who has been sent on a mission to Vladivostock
Deceased was suftenced to fire" yours' im Godfrey prisonment, for robbery, in 1903. tributos, among those who sent these, in addition
Waltz......... **Santiago*
Carbin Translateur of time and under protection Chinese mer-traded, the first on the West River, and the in order to decide the question whether it would to members of the family, being Admiral and
be advisable to maintain Vladivostock and the Mrs. O. Churchill, Maj-Gen, B. A. Carew Hunts Mazurka.La Combcase"
MENU-Hors d'Carrer Sliced Tomatoes, chants will be able to compete fairly with second between Hongkong and the New Auur district as free port territory after the and Miss M. Carew Hunt, Maj. and Staff Officer
Caoumbers, Beetroots, Footch Eggs Som foreign merchants.
Territory, and they had been several times war, or whether the decision arrived at should & H. Brabazon, Fleet-Surgoon W. Eames, R. N. Almond and Chickon Soap. Fish Bolled Fish
and Mrs. Eames, Lieut. and Mrs. Howard and Shrimp Samos. Entrees-Boast Piger, Cham- team beat Boyd's team by 2-1. Now it is very evident that the worthy convicted of carrying a larger number of be considered as having been taken only us
pace Sheep's Kidney
of Mutton, Baked Stuffed Capon, Cold President of the Board of Commeres has passengers than allowed by licence and applying to the period for which the war lusted.Rowley, Lisat and Mrs. Douglas Dawar, Bev.
There exists much difference of opinion among Randolph and Mrs. Marriott, az and Mrs. Ham.
Build Potatoes, Fried Potato Belle, Hoans, Stered Beetroota. Sweats-Pre- H. Portar (RM. Hospital), Mr. and Mrs. A. Castellain and Misses Castellain, Mr. and Mrs, terved Ginger Pudding, Apple Dumplings. Lemon other day, to disques football, will be held at the
Ice Cream, Finger Cake. W. H. T/Dawe and Mrs. E, R. Frampton. Season.. Tea and Coffee.
by the expression of a belief that in course protection to passengers. These launches by the Vicoroy, has just arrived in that town
March... The Stars and Stripes for ever" Sous causes, from pulmonary tuberculosis, tubercular
Overturo..."Bomantique" Selection. "To Orchid" Cornet Solo.. "Cradle Song" Selection ...
Les Carry
"Reminiscences of all Nations”
ពលរ...
Prawn Catlete. Joints
FOOTBALL.
In last evening's six-a-side watches Chard's
Knyvett's team drow with Aucott's team,
There are no six-a-sida fixturas for to-day- A V.R.C. meeting, which was postponed the
Club gymnashni, Kowloon, at 6.15 this evening.
quite misunderstood the position. It is not fiued for the offence. But, like most of the inhabitants of Vladivostock regarding the 8. G. Ballook, Miss J. Smith and Miss Florence Vegetables Tongue. Salad Scotch. each side scoring a goal. H
tlist trade is so bad or that the Chinese mer-
chants are so incompetent. It is true that, owing to the disordored political situation
the Chinese engaged in the carrying necessity of making the place a free port, or trade, they were quite indifferent to fines, of re-establishing the customs system, and there which they promptly proceeded to recoup are many favouring the latter course, .
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