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HONGKONG, ETH SEPTEMPER, 1881.
Whatever may be the policy of the rulers of China, it must be evident to the most casual observer that they are moving heaven and earth to get their army properly equipped and placed in something like an efficient condition, and to make their navy the most powerful in the castern scas. From a recent report sent by the Portuguese Consul General in Japan to H. E. Governor Graça of Macao,
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH—THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TH, 1881.
during the last few years. Already 11 vessols have been sent out from time to time, differing in details, but uniting the peculiarity of extraordinary gan power in diminutive craft. The two new rossels differ essentially from the proceding 11 in combining great speod with great guu power. They resemble the others, however, in being wholly unormoared. Their displacement is 1,350 tons. They are built of steel, and are propelled by twin scrows driven by compound engines of together, They 2,600 indicated horse power. each carry two 26 ton 10-inch breach- loading guns, mounted upon contro pivots, one forward and one aft. Baelr of these heavy guns commands a nearly all-round fire. The charge of the gur is 180lb. of powder, and the weight of projectilo 400h, the penetrative power equal to piercing 18in. of solid, un- backed iron plate. They carry besides, in each, four 40-pounder breech-loading guns, two 9-poandor breech-loading
SPORTING GOSSIP.
For the first time for years we shall have a well known Manila sportsman trying his lack in Hongkong. Don Enrique's is a well known name on tory would be more popular than his. Philippine race courses, and no vic- The old idea of the excellence of Ma nila race popics has long since explod
assisted by Captain, H. G. Thomsett, Nautical. Assessor, gave judgment on We are informod that 24 griffins out
the case of Shun Kee v. Astorin. This of the 35 already subscribed for in
suit was instituted by the owner of the Hongkong have been purchased at recent auctions in Shanghai. They
Shun Kee junk, which was in collision are all steamer griffins, and, if report
with the American ship Astoria, and may be relied on, will turn out a good
he claimed $2,000 damages for the loss of his boat and nots and $1,000 as looking mob. The remaining eleven will doubtless have also boon seenroded, and this gentleman assures us that compensation for the death of his two a fairly good third rate China pony
children, who were drowned. His ere this. A meeting of subscribers
could "lose" the best of the Manila lordship said thero was the greatest will be held in a day or two, of which due notice will be given, to make ar
racers over any distance at anything conflict of evidence as to the circum- stancos under which the two vessola like weights per ordinary scale. Don rangements about having the pouies Enrique will therefore depend on the
came into collision and after review. sturdy little Tam O'Shanter, winnering the ovidence at some length he of two griffin races at our last meeting, came to the conclusion that under the and a couple of subscription griffins.
circumstances he must hold the Astoria We heartily wish him the best of luck. responsiblo, and gave judgment for in his spirited enterpriso.
the promovant with cost. The dam- ages, however, would be assessed by the Registrar and merchants, and also what compensation the promovant was entitled to for the loss of his children.
transferred to Hongkong.
There has been a good deal of gossip
since our last races with reference to the conditions of futuro contests for
the splendid Cap annually presented by the members of the Club Germania. It has, we believe, now been definitely host of ponies down from Shanghai As we are likely to have a whole settled that the German Cup next your months carlier than usual, the sport only. This is a sportsmanlike proceed-likely to extend over a much longer will be confined to subscription ponies attendant upon training operatious is guns, two Nordenfeldts, and four Gaing which will commend itself to all periodthan in previous years. Might we true followers of the sport of kings. Further particulars will be shortly au-
tlings, and furthermore two steam cutters fitted with spar torpedoes,nounced. The engines, boilers, magazines, and machinery are entirely below the water-line, and are further protected by a steel-plate under-water deck, the
space between which and the main deck is divided into numerous water- tight compartments, in which coal is store, thus adding to the protation afforded by the deck. Hydraulic steering gear is provitical and placed below the waterling, with alternative hand gear and filler. The vessels are also armed with a formidable steel kuife-edged spur, or rain. The coal bankers take 300 tons of coal, and with that quality the vessels can run continuously at a speed of about eight knots for four weeks together,
On the 14th and 15th inst. the new Vossels wont through a completo conse oftrials off the month of the Tync, under Admiralty inspection. Their speed was tested over a course of 10 knots, and was shown to be, with all weights on board, ou the average of two runs ouch, over 10 knots in ono vessel and 16 knots in the other. The guns were fired with battering charges aboam, ahead, and at different elevations up to the maximum. Not the slightest sign of weakness was exhibited in any part of their structure. The handiness or power of maceuvring was found re- markable. With engines stopped suddenly they were brought up in about
be permitted to inform the Stewards and C. C. that the racecourse is in a most unsatisfactory condition and to suggest that a very slight amount of attention, even at this Into period, would work wonders. We shall refer to this mat ter at greater length in a day or two,
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Mr. W. Kerfoot Hughes, one of our most active and enthusiastic sportsmen has signified his intention of presenting a prize for the forthcoming races, which so far as value is concerned, will
We hear that our voteran "jock eclipse all the other trophies. The
Mr. W. M. Morgan has serious thoughts race will be designated the Welsh Cup of once more performing in the pigskin. it will be run for on the second day of To the young generation of sportsmen the meeting over a distance of two
who knew not Joseph, the sight of this mites, and its value to the winner,- ir-
fine old horseman in the saddle would respective of entrance fees or sweep-
We congratulate prove a great treat. stakes will amount to two hundred
on his improved the game veteran sovereigns. We can confidently pre-health, and hope later on to cungra. diet that the Welsh Cup will take atulate him on a popular victory with great deal of winning.
his own griffin.
There can be little doubt that the Hongkong Races of 1882 will be the best meeting over held in the famous Happy Valley. With nearly. if not quite, forty subscription ponies, and large contingents from Amoy, Foocliow, and Shanghai. some excellent racing may be looked for. The prizes, judging from the liberality already displayed by His Majesty the King of the Sand wich Islands, our German friends, and Mr. W. K. Hughes, ought to excel anything seen in previous years.
Unless the Stewards offer special in ducements to our own amateurs, there
eys.
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
The British steamer Danube which left hero yesterday afternoon for Bang. kok, had to put back on account of the stress of weather.
There will be a meeting of the United Service Lodge of Freemasons this evening at eight o'clock precisely. Visiting brethren are cordially invited to attend.
Bank in the Straits of Malacca, cou- The new light ship for the Formosa
`structed to the order of the Government of the Straits Settlements by the Hong-
will as usual be a great dearth of jock
By giving timely notice there' are plenty of riders in the colony, who and Whampoa Dock Company, Limited, was successfully launched at particulars will be found in another
it would appear that a portion of 13 lenghts. Reversing the engines would gladly go into training if they | Kowloon Docks this morning. "Full
driving ahead and the other astern they circled rapidly to port or to star- board in their own length. With the hydraulié gear, the rudder was put over, from hard-aport to hard-as-tar- board in eight ecconds. The vessels were kept easily circling round a drifting target at about 150 yards, while the target was being riddled by the machine guns.
Without claiming too much for these vessels, it should be remarked of them that the penetrative power and range of their guns measured by the accepted official standard, exceed those of any gun yet afloat, except those of the English Inflexible and the Italian Duilio. No unarmoured ship that carries guns can be compared for a moment with
the Japanese native press consider a war between the Empire of the Rising Sun and that of China as a mere question of time. Several of the native newspapers openly express their opinions to the effect that Japan lost a great opportunity in not in- vading China and marching straight to Peking during the period when relations between Russia and the Celestial Empire were so strained; and probably they are right to a considerable extent. However it is one thing talking about marching straight to Peking, and quite another matter performing that somewhat arduous journey in the face of a powerful opposition. That China is them, and no armoured ship equals in a position to undertake a war them in speed. The nearest is the against any foreign power we do not Duilio, of nine times their size. Thus for one moment believe, but we do their vastly superior gun power would think, and have good grounds for make thein most formidable to the our belief, that the legions of Tso largest naarinonrod vessels, and their would on their own ground prove superior speed and greater range and even more than a match for the better power of artillery would enable them disciplined troops of the Mikado. to in some measure cope with an iron- That diplomatic relations between clad, since they could ordinarily choose their own distance, and from their the two great empires of the east, are diminutiveness would be very hard to not so satisfactory as could be desired bit; nor would a single shot by any is quite certain, and in the probable moans disable then, owing to the event of future contingencies it is under-water and other protection given interesting to watch the preparations to their vital parts. As skirmishers to being made by the Chinese to be open attacks, or, as cavalry to harass ready for any emergency. The a retreat, they would prove valuable Chinese is evidently a most popular branch of their offensive and defensive service, and they are spar- ing no expense to procure a most efficient coast defence. The following particulars of the latest additions to their fleet taken from the London Times will prove of great interest to all who have carefully watched the course of events in China during recent years.
navy
AR important addition has just been made to the fleet of gun vessels with which the Chinese nuvy has been sup. plied by Sir W. G. Armstrong aud Co.
adjuncts to a first-class unvy, and they are not subject to the rapid- deprecia- tion which the progess of artillery im- poses upon a costly and necessarily
saw any prospects of a fair show; bat as they naturally enough object to meeting such experienced hands as Mr. Hutchings, or Mr. Nickels on even terms, something ought to be done to encourage our young horsemen, either all but classic contests; or, certain 1a- by a reasonable allowance of weight in ces should be specially reserved for
local talent.
Another feature which will show
prominently at our next races, and which is especially worthy of notice, is the strong hands which will be held by Hongkong sportsmen.
We are not likely to have another Macgregor with
ns next season, and wo hardly expect that the popular owner of Prejudice will care to risk his favorito's reputa-
tion on such an uncertain course as ours; but local strength will more than atone for lack of a powerful Shanghai opposition. Strathavon, Strathpeffor, and Dotonator, with three griffins will do battle for an exceedingly acute con- federacy, who have already tasted the sweets of victory; Braw Chiel, Tajma hal, Earl Hereward, and a mob of tried
"maidens" will make a big bid for the Welsh Cup and the Hawaiian trophy in the familiar "straw and white"; Mr. Henry's mauvo jacket should have ons or two sturdy bearers in the uncertain Cumshaw, Grim Death, Storm Wind, and a crowd of dark ones, all of which will be trained to the hour; the prim rose and blug of Mr. Gordon should again show prominently with Heather Jook, Robbie Burns, Strathista, Daunt- less, Lord of the Isles, Langsyno, and several griffins and old ponies which have the gift of "going"; and Mr. Kerfoot's waspish colors will be borne first past the post more than once if fortune is propitious with such galaxy of cracks to carry "Wild Harry", as Wild Eddy, Wild Raco, Bohorutan, Wild Surf, (and Wild Dash if they can "Lonora" ands us a poom, bogin-ent his foot down about an inch) to say ning: "I ask but one small share in nothing of a long string of invincible that groat boart of thing." You had griffins which have "dono" wonders better emigrate to Utah, Lonora, in privato trials.
limited ironclad fleet.
The vessels are being commissioned by Admiral Ting with officers and crewe sent from China, and Admiral Ting will shortly call in at Portsmouth for the purpose of paying his respects and showing his vessels.
A
colman.
The British steamer Hainan, Captain Speechly, from Haiphong and Hoi- how reports fine weather throughout; barometer going down steadily since 6 a.m. this morning, with W.N. W to N.N.W. wind, force 5 to 6. Freights at Haiphong very low, and it is report. ed that the Himalaya is loading at 8 cents.
Met Varwaerts in the river bound up.
Wo-learn-that the Hongkong Choral Society intend commencing their sen sou with a performance of Gilbert & Sullivan's well known and popular comic
The Society expect to give their first opera "The Pirates of Penzance." performance during the visit of the young Princes, probably at the end of November or beginning of December.
The E. and A. Steamship Com. pany's steamer Tannadico, Captain Green, arrived from Sunderland this morning. She was built by Messrs. Doxfords and Sons,, Sunderland, and is intended for the China and Aus- tralian Trade. She was launched on June 11th last. The ceremony of christening was perforined by Miss Jennio Wildridge, youngest daughter of Mr. R. Wildridge, who superintend- od her building, as well as the con- struction of the Menmuir and Cather- thyn in the same yard. The Tannadice was engined by the builders with cugines on the compound surface condensing principle of 1,600 effec- tive horse-power. She has the latest improvements for the discharging and loading of cargo and also water ballast tanks, and is steered by Muir and Caldwell's steam apparatus. She re- ports-Loft Sunderland at 3 p.m., July 23rd, Suez 4 p.. August 11th, and arrived at Singapore, 11 pm. Aug- ust 31st, Left again on September 2nd at 9 a.m., arriving in harbour at midnight on the 7th; experienced from Singaporo to 12 deg. North moderata and fresh S.W. winds and squally wea ther, thence to 19 deg. North variable winds and fine, weather thence to port frosh westerly winds with heavy cast- erly swell.
We alluded a short time ago to two young American athletes, Messrs. My- ers and Merrill, who pluckily crossed the Atlantic to try conclusions with the pick of English Amateurs at the cham pionship meeting to be held under the auspices of the Amateur Athletic Asso. ciation, at the Lower Grounds, Aston, Birmingham. It will be remembered that both the Americans made a sno- cessful début in London, Myers win- ning both the quarter and half mile races at Stamford Bridge with great ease and in remarkably fast times; his colleague proving equally successful in the walking contests. The results of the championship meeting, which was held on July 16th came to hand a fort- night ago. In the 100 yards, which was run in two heats Myers was op- posed by J. M. Cowie of the London Scottish, and three others, and after a tremendous race the Scotchman won' by a yard in 10 I-5th seconds, the * American not oven getting placed. The final heat was won by W. P. Phillips, who beat Cowie by a foot in 10 1-5th seconds. In the Walking race the American champion, Merrill, was fairly walked to a standstill by J. W. Raby, of Ashton, Yorkshire, who led the whole of the way, and at such a pace that Morrill fell exhausted be- fore four miles were completed. Ra by's time for seven miles was 54 min, 49 seconds. In the quarter mile My- ers beat Phillips by four yards in the remarkable time of 48 3-5th seconds, the fastest performance on record by any amateur. Although the visitors wore hardly so successful as was ex- pected, they carry back one champion The British steamer Glafruin Cap-ship with them to the United States, tain Hogg, which arrived here, from London via Singapore, this morning, reports:-Loft London 30th July and experienced strong S.W. gale while in the English Channel, the rest of the passage to Suez had moderate woathor. Had strong monsoon in the Indian Ocean and China Sea. Spoke the British ship St. Elmo in Malacca Straits, bound from Bombay to Sun- Francisco, all well. There is every ap- poarance of a typhoon outside.
The weather has been rather threat-
oning since yesterday, and with an un- usually low barometer, a typhoon was feared. The sea has been rather rough in the harbar daring the mor- ning, and as there is very little wind,
it would seem that the heavy swell comes from outside. With the glass gradually rising, we are perhaps jus. tified in believing that the typhoon has again, passed, leaving us unscathed, al- though the weather is still far from satisfactory.
In the Supreme Court, in Admiralty Jurisdiction, yesterday, His Lordship Hon. F. Snowden, Acting Chief Justice,
and Myers has certainly proved him. self to be quarter and half mile races the best amateur ever seen in England, not even excepting Elborough,
The following letter from the Prime Minister of great Britain to Mrs. Gar- field, wife of the President of the United States, speaks for itself:-"London July 21, 1881-Dear Madam-You will, I am sure, excuse me, though por sonally a stranger, for addressing you by letter, to convey to you the assuran cos of our feelings and those of my countrymen on the occasion of the late horrible attempt to murder the Presi