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though it may not be thoroughly trust- worthy.. So far as we cau ascertain, how. over, the bridge builders are in a distinctly mecker frame of mind now than they were when the critics first began to pick holes in their work. They are not so cocksure that
A. S. WATSON & CO., they know all that the Yellow River is
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The Fellow Bragon for Decembor maintains TELEGRAMS. the interest in this Queen's College magazine, We would like to see more contributions from the scholars themselves, from those at home as
well na from those travelling.
The Nippon Yusen Kaisho have received
that the British Steamship Matoppo arrived at that port with propeller broken and is dia- charging part of her cargo to offvet repairs. Delay is estimated about 20 days:
tolographic news from their agents at Colombo
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Vicarage, burst into the vicar's study, and flourished the blue document in his face and dragged him from his chair. It was stated that Miss White bad formerly sung in the choir, but her services were dispensed with
"DAILY PRESS" EXCLUSIVE SERVICE. PROGRESS OF RUSSIAN REVOLUTION.
POLICE COURT.
Thursday, 28th Decembr.
BEFOR MR. F. A. HAZELAND (FIRST POLICE MAGISTRATE).
SCHOOLBOY'S | EPERDATIONS A schoolboy in St. Joseph's College names Chan Chi Fong was charged with theft. It appeared tant, several articles disappeared from the college during the mouth; and on Wedaen day defendant was discovered in the ant of stealing a counterpane. Then Londmitted inuling the other things. The Magistrato
LONDON, 28th December. The revolutionists in Moscow, Odessa, Kharkoff and elsewhere are gaining ground.
All the revolutionary leaders St. Petersburg have been arrested. ANGLO-GERMAN RELATIONS.
REUTER'S SERVICE.]
RUSSIA.
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enpable of; and have even got to the stage of admitting that in the event of abnormal but not impossible rise, it may be necessary to re-build! Thie, if it should bo
A maiden lady named Emily Whito was necessary, will be a and blog to the railway, Bentonged to a month's imprisonment at Witham and to the Chinese conception of foreign recently for an extraordinary assault Accord- worke. Of course this Peking-Hankow railing to a London paper, on All Saints' Day. way, even without the bridge, is a distinct November 1st, she marched up the aisle and sat
LONDON, 28th December. round the nearest choirboy and tried WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. gain; but with a successful transit of the down in the choir stalls. She then put her arm
Yellow River, it would bo an object lesson aject him from bis seat. The youthfal The Kaiser has just delivered that would remove for all time any doubts chorister straggled, and great exilement speech that should abate the ran- as to what China most needs in the way of prevailed among the congregation, who
The corous feelings aroused by the press. modern appliances. It may be supposed watched in soundalised astonishment. |that men capable of such n stupendous Vivar had to stop the service, and "Miss White was removed by the sexton. Whan enterprise abould be trusted to gn care
a suramons was served on her she rushed to the fully into all the conditions awaiting or likely to await their work; but not even the best men are infallible, and the Yellow River is an extraordinary river, mure full of surprises than a woman, and will not do. The builders of this marsel- lous bridge knew that the bed of the river was a sort of quickeand; in the method they adopted to arrive at etable foundations, they committal themselves to a diagnosis, so to speak, which has since turned out to have been erroneous. As the work went on, the weakest spots became
The principal scores are as follows:-
70 J. S. Lowingdon ...... apparent, and the engineers practically3, 3. Stabbinga
70 A. J. Wiliinma ............. W. T. Hoakin admitted fint the river bad boon too much. H. Filge.... for them when they adopted the expedient of piling bags of stene around certain threatened supports. The same supp orts are still behaving in a way that excit es continued suspicion; and there are those who prophesy that the curo (the stone ballast). P. Cochrane
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street. The otkors, having soon this,aurrounded | defendant to got share of the spoil Whon
abcoated by the policeman defendant dovied, that he had any money, but $90 was found in bia waist-belt whon arrosted. That same day a woman reported losing the money and her description tallied with the notor found in tho | coolie's possesim. Defendant said he saw the money dropped and he intended taking it to the Police Station. Defendant was sontonoad to one month's hard labour.
CANTON.
[FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.]
27th December. KOWLOON CANTON RAILWAY,
It is reported that the Wai Wa Po has sent
Tho hosting of the case in which Choy Chung Li was charged on thres counts with a despatah to Viceroy Shum arging him to intent to defraud bis creditors was resamad. Mr. start a subsorption to raise funds for the
F. B. L. Bowley, Crown Solicitor, prosecuted; construction of the Kowloon-Cantos zailway, Mr. P. W. Goldring appoured for the defendant; that British and Chinese may simultaneously. while Mr. C. F. Dixon watched the case on stat work on their respective septions behalf of the petitioning creditor.
The cans for the prosecation having been closed, Mr. P. W. Goldring opened the defence On the first charge he would show that defendant had not armored the riosto and poranıbulator or sues that part of the furniture to ba He would call witnesses to prove
LONDON, 26th December. The fighting in Muscow ceased at mid-removed. night on Sunday, when the streets wore in that the furniture never belonged to the his authority. The furniture belonged to his concabins who had claimed it all along.
THE CHAMBER OF COMMERJE. The Canton Chamber of Commerce moved into their new premises in the Ngan-Kun-Kai on the 26th inst, when a grand banquet was held at which the leading merchants and gentry were invited.
CHINESE IN JAPAN.
Do mus can claim to know what it will of when the Vicar introdused a snrpliced choir. darkness. Two French warships bave beon defendunt at all, and that it was not removed by from Japan by recent steamers. They report
more
and she had sine refused to occupy a seat in another part of the church..
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There was a large attendance of members Bhoot for the last timo Lis ко ror the 200 yards range. Me. J. J. Stubbings won the "Pool" competition with a score of 60+10=70.
1. K. Dealy.....
J. C. Guw
P. L. Miller...
W. G. Winterbarn
D. Tollen... W. H. T. Devis E. J. Philpotta
J. Kankin........
Dr. Maataciune...
C. E, H. Boavis
will be worse than the disease. An extra rise W. T. Edwards.......
68 A. l. Lowe
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67 A. Blowey 6. H. Michael 06 C. II. Once
66 W. Goodfellow 65 H. W. Fraser..
66 E. J. Masus.....
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ordered to be in readiness to proceed to Russia to protect French subjects.
Choi Li Shee, ninth concubino of Choi Chang, Down to enely on Monday morning, 5.000 gaid she was the mother of defendant. The people were killed and 14,000 wounded in house in question at Centon belonged to her, the Moscow fighting; cannonading was probaving been given to her a long time age by eceding on Monday night in several parts of the city; the barricades are being des perately defended, and many harmless people have been killed. The city is beginning to feel a lack of provisions,
The latest news from Moscow indicates
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battering ram: Further measures are being Grit taken to make the bridge safe, but it is evident that all are of an experimental nature; and the spring behaviour of the Yellow River will be waited with much anxiety.
The French Mail of the 28th Nov. delivered in Fondon on the 27th inst.
62 W. D. Braidwood...... 50
K.C.C. JUVENILE SPORTS.
The children of Kowloon are promised a happy New Year's Day, on the Kowloon Cricket Club's ground; and Hongkong children are Was invited to go and share in the fen. There are to be clowns, music, a bran tub, and other amuse- ments, in addition to the following interesting competitions:-
T Band will play at the Hongkong Hotel on Sunday night, instead of Saturday.
A Military Prison for the District of South
1. 2 p.m.-Russing Bace for boys, Handicap,
ngo 12 to 14, 10 yds. 3 prizos.
ANGLO-GERMAN RELATIONS.
LONDON, 26th December.
The movement in favour of Anglo- German friendship is extending in Germany. A series of meetings have been arranged, with the approval of the Federal Govern. ments, including one of the Chamber of Commerce, and a bouquet in Berlin, to which
the British Ambassador has been invited,
INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS AND
SHIPBUILDERS.
The members of this institution have watched with lively interest the progress of a biliard competition for a handsome cup presented by Mr. H. T. Richardson, vice-pro-ident.
The
Choi Chang. Decessed had one wife and thirtrou coRoubines, but they all lived in separate establishments. The house belonged to her and not to bar sos,
Oller witnesses were called and the ens again adjourned.
BEFORE ME. D. MELYOURNS (ACTING
SECOND POLICH MAGISTRATE).
AN EXTRADITION PROBLEM.
The case in which Ng Cheong Kai was charged with larceny within the jurisdiction of China was again elled. Mr. M. J. D. Stephons appeared in the interests of the New York Insurance Co., who prosvental; and Mr. F. J. Grist represented defendaa t.
Many Chinese students have returned here
that the students are gradually all leaving on account of the now regulations which they say rostriot their liberty. The first batch of the gentry which recently left Cant has DOW rosolied Fokoliaras but will not proceed further. The second batch which was to proceed shortly has postponed its departure.
CHRISTMAS,
The sports arranged for Xmas day by the officers of the Americaa gunboats hate boon postponed to January 1st owing to the bad weather. Imus day was a very wat one, with thunder-stortas, The weather was the worst that we have had yet.
MACAO.
[FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.]
27th December.
THE DYING YEAR, A.D. 1905 is nearly expired, and I do not think the Government of this moribund city. · Mc. Stephous said I appear for the New York cau look book on it with any pride. No Insurance Company. Mr. Hanson will make an improvement of any kind has been made; things application to yon for a farther adjournment. are as they were at the end of 1904. When The secretary of the Viceroy was to have been will the promoters of the welfare of this colony. here, but for some reason or other hio has not wake up from their long slop? When the arrived. We had a telegram yesterday to the year began, the inhabitants of Mnoge were on effent that he would be here. It is very importhe tiptos of expectation for the projected tant that the prosecution should be represented. I cannot proused without his attendance.
His Worship-I suppose the polios are re- presented.
Inspector Hanson-The position is this. In extradition cases the rule was made not long ago that where the police required legal advice the Crown Solicitor should be engaged. I have had
Macro-Canton railway, and although the Chinese capital has been subscribed, nothing has apparently been dous by the Portuguese syndicate, und unless some efforts are mado now to push the scheme forward, it will soon bo like the others that have died of inanition. The electric light so long expected hers is also not yet in a working condition. Ports have
China is, we hear, to be opened on Jan. lat. 2 p.m.--Running Raca for girls, Hendicap. fiual, played last night between Mr. R. V. Rut. / nothing to do with the case 30 far except to beau fixed up in various parts of the city for
when any soldiers in civil custody will pre sumably be transferred.
Twenty-seven undesirables from Saig so and thirteon from the Straits Settlemouls were landed here yesterday and subsequently passed on to other porta.
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A placard in a Rangoon tradesman's shop announces that anyone found on these premise9 for the perpos of getting full value for their mearg will be amply rewarded,"
age 12 to 14, 75 yda 3 prizes. 3. 2.15 p.m-Three-legged Race for boys, opon
event. 6 prizes,
4. 2.15 pm-Girls' kipping Ilace, open event,
40 yds. 3 prizes. 5. 3.30pm-Running Race for boys, Handicap,
age 10 to 12, 75 yds. 3 prizes. 6. 2.30 p.m.-Ranuing Race for girls, Handicap,
age 10 to 12, 50 yd... 3 prizes. 7. 2.45 p.m.--Boys' Back Race, age 11 to 14
40 yds. S prizus.
8. 245. pmGirls' Skipping Competition,
age 10 to 14 3 prizes.
9. 2.45 p.m.-Mr. J. D. Logan will set of a
flight of 50 Homer Pigeons.
ter of Kowloon Dock and Mr. W. A. "Crake, Government assistant marine and engineer Surveyor, WA watched by a large gathering. The former conceded the latter 95 points in a game of 250, Bearing at first proceeded slowly and Mr. Crakeseemed to bein better form, giving an exhibition of good play during the first 190, With the score standing at 200 for Crake and, 125 for Rutter, there was a unanimear opinion that the game was Crake's, but with chara- ctoristic steady and dogged play Rutter gradually reduced his opponent's lead. Still
Crake manage to secure 248, with his rival at
have the man braught into court.
months past, some of them are beginning to His Worship-This is a case of extradition.get rusty; still we have no better illuminat To Chinese Government hase applied for the than the antediluvian kerosene lamps. The mand's extradition,
harbour work, which caused such a flutter a couple of years ago, is not heard of any more, and probably will never be carried through. Poor Macso! The only energy apparent daring the year has been that of the earthquake demon, and even he has not managed to shake our officic's out of their soxanolency.
Inspector Hanson-They should make their application through the Colonial Secretary or the Crown Solicitor.
His Worship-That point has been decided, Inspector Hanson-I understood I would prosecute in any case where legal servico was not required. Where so required the services of the Crown Solicitor would be requisitioned,
Mr. Grist-I understood the Crown Solicitor would prosecnts on behalf of the Government supposing Mr. Hanson thought it necessary to
CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES. The Christmas Tree entertainment at the Club proved, as I anticipated, an immense success. There were about 200 children present
and also a large number of amals. The children
On 17th December, at Amoy, the wife of Tom drawing near completion. The cars are only 10. 3 p.m-Running Race for boys, Handicap 915. The fates then seemed to turn against have legal advice. If the Chinese Government wero all very mach delighted with the treat
GREAVES GOWLAND, of a daughter.
HONGKONG OFFICE IDA, DES Viruz Road C. LONDON OFFICE: 131, FLEET STREET, EC.
The Daily Press.
HONGKONG, DECEMBER 29TH, 1905.
We have had the benefit of a conversation
The new electric tramway at Pensog is
ringle-decked, and the seats run in rows across the breadth of the car. The sides are quite преп
The English mail, though not expected till this morning, was delivered last night, tho Oceania, like the Delia, which brought the laet English mail, having arrived well ahead of her schedule time.
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On Wednesday night the Fire Brigado were called to West Point where they found a junk,
age 8 to 10, 50 yds. 3 prizes.
11. 3 p.m.-kunning Race for girls, Handicap,
age 8 to 10, 50 yds. 3 prizes,
12. 3.35 p.m.-Egg and Spoon Race for boys,
open event, 50 yds. 3 prizes, 13. 3.15 pm-Skipping Competition for girls.
9 and under. 3 prizes.
16. 3.30 pm.-Rouning Race for boys, Handi,
osp, age 6 to 8, 35 yds. 3 prizes. 15. 3.30 p.m.-Ronning Race for gitis, Handi-
cap, agst to 8, 35 yde. 3 prizes. 16. 3.45 p.m.--Sack Race for boys, age 8 to 11,
25 yards. 3 prizos.
Crake who found it impossible to score the two points to win. Easter made a brilliant finish and won the best contested game in the handicap.
WEIHAIWEI GOLD MINING CO., LD.
Mr. W Denham Verschoyle, the retiring manager of these mines, bas just presented a long report, and some calculations to show that the proft on every hundrod tous of ore treated by outside, smelters should be 8145.05. He recommends the new anagement to cut down every cent of unnecessary expense and to work In conclusion. I would say that Bays whilst I have been unable to give the fall details that would be possible in another three months, I think that sufficient has been written to show that I bave confidence in the future of the mine. There is rich ore in the mine but as whole it is a low grade proposition and must
with a gentleman who recently paid a visit laden with rice husks, ablaze. They immediate. 17. 31.5 p.m.--Egg and Spoon Race for girl, the lowest grade ore that will yield a profit.
ly flooded her and extinguished the Bames.
We hear that when Labuah is transferral† to the Crowe, on Jan. 1st, it will be adminis
tered for the Crown directly, and not to under Singapore. It is supposed that Brunei will be administered by the Labuan representative of the Crown.
Queues are still being mysteriously (msgi cally," the Chinese may) being ent off at Canton, generally in the night. This authorities are offering rawards for a solution of the mystery. Can it be that the victims are themselves re- formers, and have made a mystery of it to
"gare face"?
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to the great bridge which carries the Lu-The loss was estimated at nearly $3,000. han railway over the Yellow River, and while he modestly disclaimed the right to pass opinion on its construction, be admitted having gathered the impression that there was sufficient ground for the reports as fo its instability. Unlike some others whose cxperiences have been angrily ventilated in the press, he was courteously given permis- sion to cross the bridge. He did go part of the way, and then found that the "water "were wider and more formidable jumps thno he cared to essay, although his coolies seemed willing enough to proceed. He turned back, and crossed the river by boat. This meant weary walking first through shifting sand, and a six hours struggle with a torrential current: It appears that while a gaily decorated train did crown the bridge at the official opening, as mentioned in our others. One roport puts the losses of the banks telegrama at the time, it was a special train at T200,000, and another estimates the loss of in a special sense; and that the feat has not the Bank of Formosa af Y400,000. beea permitted since. It would, perhaps, be possible to be too severe upon the engineers of this longest bridge in the world for if former prophecies are taken into account, they may fairly claim to have achiored the impossible. They were warned that the project was an impossible one; their answer is a bridge in being, even
The Chagai Shogyo Shimpo reports that two important Chinese sugar merchants of Formosa have failed in consequence of the heavy deoline of the market, and have involved in heavy losses the Bank of Fermoss, the 31th Bank, and
Tho feat of the Nippon Yusen Kaisha, con- sisting of 73 sea-going vessels in commission with an aggregats of 250,904 tons, will in the course of the next year be reinforced by nine additional vessels, representing an increase of 26,050 tons. The now steamers range from 0,550 to 1,550 tour and upon their completion the fleet of the company will amount to 278,068 tons, including steam laquches, eve.
open event, 40 yards. 3 prizes.
18. 4.00 p.m.--Boys' Tug of War, open event.
3 prizes.
19. 400 p.m.-Girl's Thread and Needle Rece,
3 prizon.
24.15pm-Running Race for boys, Handicap
age 4 to 6, 25 yards. 3 prizes.
21. 4.15 pm-Sack Race for boys, age 6 to 8,
15 yards. 3 prizes.
92. 430 pan-Girls' Running Race, Handicap,
4 years and under, 25 yards. 3 prizes:
28. 4.80-Running Race for hops, Haudios).
age 4 to 6, 25 yda 3 prizes. 244.45 Huuning Rane for girls, 4 and under,
20 yds. prize.
25. 445-Hopping Baco for Boys, open event,
3 pixes. 26, 5.55-Running Race, Handicap, for
spa 4 to 6,25 yds, 3 prizes.
girls
PHILIPPINE RAILROAD BIDS REJECTED. Washington, December 23-Secretary of War Taft has decided to reject all the bids for the constraction of railroads in the Philippines,
which were opened on December 15. The reason comply with the specifications. given out is that the bis received do not
Baddore will be asked to submit new bids by Fauary 21, 1906, and will be on the same terms as the bids formerly called for, except that some deviations will be allowed as to routes, and as to the time when they must be in operation.
My understanding is that the sathorities here are disappointed at not receiving more compati tire bids, especially on Luzon, wad hope that given. It is possible however, that such good some may be made if another opportunity is termes may not be offered again, as the prevent action is looked upon by some of the parties interested as unfair to them-Cablenews corr
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-His Worship-That is what I understood,
Mr. Grist-It would relieve Mr. Henson of the necessity of prosecnting.
liked to instruct an outside solicitor the Govern-extended to them by the members of the club. The Commissioner of Lappa Customs (Mr. But would take no further part in it.
Brenan) aleo entertained a brge number of children and their parents at his residence on Saturday. The weather during the holidays was simply wretched; rain came down in torrents, much to the disgest of the pleasure seekers. Thunder and heavy rains are unusual at this time of the year.
His Worship-Yas.
Mr. Grist-I further understood it was not a rule but merely on expression of opinion.
His Worship Yes. And that being so we hould go en as we have been accustomed.
Mr. Grist-Yes. I think Mr. Hanson is in a position to prosscute.
His Worship Or another can if the Chinose Government like to employ their own solicitor.
Mr. Grist-Yes, Mr. Hanson represents the prosecution and I represent the defence. If Mr. Hanson has sny application to make I
THE SUNBOAT "BIO. LIMA." Hetter late than never. Our only gunboat the Rio Lima roseived orders to proceed to Shanghai to protect the Portuguese subjects in that settlement, and left last week after docking at Aberdean Dock.
CHINESE KILITARY MANŒUVRES..
Big Military Manoeuvres by Chinese recruits took place last Sunday on the ground between be handled as such, As to reserves it is well to ar prepared to fall in with his views. He is remember that whilst they are still small, nine before the Court. The New York Life In-Presaleão and Chinsta. These recruits were trained by Japanese instructor, and from what months ago there were nono at all, and the
rance Co. are not before the Court except as work which is necessary to open up more is
I heard they acquitted themselves very well, witnesses in the case. already well advanced.
and the manoeuvres were declared anocessful. Too successful, some of us think,
CORRESPONDENCE.
HONGKONG FLOWER SHOW.
Inspector Houson-Do I understand that an aurelited officer in to appear in the case? It has
been the rule for au nccradited officer to appear and to be the medium by which the police get their witnesses. No such officer has yet appeared and I would ask for a week's remand to enable me to find such a medium,
The Chairman (Mr. E.. S. Little) said :- Some staroholdera had said. If the mine is going to be a success bow in it that Mr. Verschoyle is going to leave when it has reached its most prosperous time?' The answer to that was perfectly simple. When Mr. Verschoyle accepted the position of mine manager he said he did not care for the bum drum work of mining, but, like a Doctor; be was inter-ated in the case until he had brought His Worship The Chinesa Government out the mystery of it and then he was less ought to have their witnesses. interested in the work, That was how M3. Mr. Stephens If I may be allowed to remark: Verschoyle approached this mine and how he felt ofar the matter now; he did not cars for the humdrum work of milling. There had been a mystery in their mine, which mystery he had brought to light and he proved that they bad every reasonable chance of speeess."
WEATHER REPORT.
The Hongkong Observatory yesterday issued the following report-
On the 29th at 12.5 p.m. The barometer has fallen slightly on the China coast,
Pressure remains high over N. China, and
there was a telegram received by the Insurance Co., through the American consal at Canton, stating that the Viceroy had instructed his score tary to leave by beat yesterday. I would ask your Worship to adjourn the case for a week and in the meantime if I can bring the matter on before the end of the week I will do so.
Defendant was remanded for a week, bail boing renewed.
AN UNLUCKY FIND.
Inspector Warnock prosecuted a coolie for relatively low over the N. part of the China Ses stealing money under peculiar siromstsaces. and the Pacific to the S.E. of Formosa.
Fresh to streng monsoon is indicated in the On Wednesday afternoon an Indian constable Formosa Chanuel and the N. part of the beard a number of ricsha coolies quarrelling China Ses.
over money, and then he learned from one of Forecast:-Frosh N.E. winds; cloudy, some them that defendant picked up $100 on the drizzling rain or mist.
TO THE EDITCE OF THE "DAILY PRES9.*
1,
Bra,-I am again asking you to sikow me to use your correspondence column with reference to the approaching Flower Show, as the Governor has offered prizes for the best kept gardens in Victoria, on the Peak and in Kow. loon, and this is the surest way of conveying His Excellency's offer to the community, it will be necessary for owners of gardens wishing to compete to send in their names to me before January 10th. The judges would make their inspection visits between January 22nd and 27th (inclusive), and would pay special attention to the neatness of the gardens and the evidenco of personal care and attention.
I have the honour to be, sir,
Your most obedient Servant,
S. T. DUNN, Hon. Bec, Flower Show Committee. Hongkong, 9th December, 1905.