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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20TH, 1881.
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Captain Michaelson, Royal Inniskil. ling Fusiliers, took A company across to Kowloon this morning to go through its annual course of musketry instruc tion.
The British ship Hindostan will come
The agents of the Austro-Hungarian Lloyds Steath Navigation Company inform us that the Company's steamer Verwaerts left Singapore this morning for Hongkong..
We are informed by the Agent of the Messageries Maritimes Co. that the steamship Yang-ts, with the next French mail, left Saigon for this port last night at midnight.
By the courtesy of the Superinten deut of the Eastern Extension, A. & C. Telegraph Co. we learn that the French mail steamer Fang-taé passed Cape St. Jame's at 4.45 this morning,
The Italian Sisters of Charity request us to publicly express their grateful acknowledgment and thanks to Mr. and Mrs. J. H. dos Remedios, for their valuable gift of a harmoniam for use in the chapel of the Convent.
voluntarily given up to its former owners the fertile Province of Kuldja, or the ancient Tli, lying directly north of the Kashgar Valley, and one of the few possessions she had in Asia that yielded any revenue. China thus acquires her ancient western out of Kowloon Docks this afternoon boundary, and her empire is restored The O. &0. S. S. Co's steamer Gaelic to its prestine limits. It was 18 will go to Aberdeen on Saturday morn years ago, at the time of the Moham-ing. medan uprising, that Kuldja was re- leased from Chinese hands, and for 10. years past it has been under the eway of the Russian Czar. China, by the treaty, pays some pecuniary indemnity, but it is little more than a fair return for heavy expenses Bussia was put to last year, and the payment of it is extended over a period of two years, while Chinese occupation of the province begins at an early date. Other concessions made to Russia relate entirely to trade. They include the right to enter China by another passage through the Great Wall, there hav ing been for Russian merchants here- tofore only one passage-way in 200 years. It does not appear, however, that Russian trade will derive any important increase from this second gate, which lies at the western end of the Great Wall To the north of it there is a vast steppe, without towns and almost without reads, while to the south extend the barren table-lands of Thibet, neither of which countries would be of any startling service in the development of trade. Even the tribes that now live there have a grim struggle for Advertisements and Subscriptions which are not existence, and what Russia can find of satisfaction in this concession for
The Formosa Bank Lightship con- the surrender of Kuldja it is impos-atructed to the order of the Singapore sible to see. Elsewhere, if anywhere, Governinont by the Hongkong and her satisfaction evidently must be Whampoa Dock Company, Limited, at found. She will at least, it is be- Kowloon Docks, where she was launch HONGKONG, 20TH OCTOBER, 1881. lieved, obtain in China a neutral ed a few weeks ago, left for her desti- Asiatic power, for China, having now nation early this morning. She was TEE extent and value of the West-acquired her ancient boundary, and towed outside the islands by the steam- ern trade of China are hardly, we
tag Fame, and will sail down to Singa- think, so well known as that of other
poro. She is in charge of Captain parts of the Empire accessible to
Mooney, well known in Hongkong, as foreigners. Bhamo has been for years
captain of the steamship America. the entrepôt of the Southern portion of this trade, and is better known to us than the more northerly district which finds an outlet in Asiatic Russia. The steamers of the Iraou- addy Flotilla ply regularly once a month between Bhamo and Mau- dalay, running oftener when neces-
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It will be noted from our Canton
correspondent's letter that the Chinese gunboat Tany-wi has got safely off the mud at the Barrier in the Back Reach of the Canton river, where she has been stuck fast for the last day or two. We hear this morning from ano- ther source that both the gunboats have already left Canton en route for this port, where the Ying-we will go into dry dock to be thoroughly inspected.
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always unambitious to extend her territory beyond that, might easily remain indifferent to Russian con- quest elsewhere in Asia. It is perfectly well known that H. E the Administrator gave a Gar- more than a generation Russia has don Party at Government House yes. desired on the Pacific Coast a harbor ter lay afternoon which was well attend. that would remain open all the year. ed by the general community. The She did not get this in Nicolajevsk, band of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers at the mouth of the Amoor, nor has under the leadership of Mr. E. Wallace, she realized in Vladivostock, further was in attendance, and played a taste. south, on the Sea of Japan, what fully selected programme in good style: Considering the success which invari- with attached flats, carrying she expected. On the Corean coast, ably attends these fate champétre enter frequently as much as 1,000 tons of opposite Vladivostock, there is a porttainments it is rather surprising they cargo to and fro, Maudalay is in known as Lazareff, which would be, are not more frequently indulge in at weekly communication with Ran- reports affirm, all that Russia could goon. Bhamo is a thousand miles desire. Her sending 40,000 families
H.E. the Governor, and Lady Hen above Rangoon. Caravans arrivethe population of a small city- about once in every fortnight at to that neighbourhood makes it look messy are due to return to the Colony Bhamo from Yunnan and other parts extremely suspicious whether the by the French mail steamer Iraouaddy of China, with which trade relations Asiatic eye of Russia is not now expected here on Saturday. It is pos. sible, however, nothing having been have been established, and take back fixed upon Corea, or enough of it to board of His Excellency's movements British cotton and other goods in secure the first-class Asiatic port she since his arrival at Peking, that he exchange for the miscellaneous pack- so much desires.",
may have delayed his return for a few ages they bring, mules or ponies
days. Owing to the obstruction of the -being-the-carriage employed. The
As the promoters of the proposed telegraph lines between here and the route vid Mattin, which had been Tramways scheme for Hongkong North, we have been unable to ascer closed for twenty years, has been re- ought to be made aware of the full extain whether he has yet roached Shang cently re-opened for traffic, and will tent of their responsibilities towards the hai from the north, or left that port conduce greatly to an increase of public, a rather peculiar accident case, for Hongkong. trade-being safer and easier than Page y. The London Tramways Com that via the Tapaing river to Myo.pany, which was heard at the Croydon thet and thence over the Kakayan Assizes, may be of some interest. The hills
The unsettled condition of defendants adinitted their negligence Upper or Independent Burma natur- and the question resolved itself into ally affects this trade, which would, one of damages. The accident in ques. doubtless, have assumed larger di- tion was of a very peculiar nature. mensions, but for the removal of the The planitiff was foreman to his father, who is-a-boot manufacturer in Peck- British Political Agent in 1879, and the security and confidence which ham, and on November 26th he was
The cricket match between the Club and the Garrison; which commenced
THE FATAL ACCIDENT AT THE
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SOOKUMPOQ MARKET, The inquiry into the death of the coolie who was killed by the fall of part of the Sookumpoo Market on Fri
ay night, was resumed yesterday after noon before the coroner, Mr. H. E. Wodehouse, and a jury composed of Messra S. S. Lowe, E, J. Hughes, and J. T. Lauts.
| have been done by the overseci. Mr. Bain and myself. I would if Mr.
go Bain considered there was anything serious to look after, such
as n white ant-eaten boam, or a cracked wall. All micor damages would be left for him to report upon.
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Is he a skilled man ? Yes, ho has...
had considerable experience in tlie maintenance of buildings. The archives of the office will probably show when all the inspections have been made, though I cannot say for certain that the files are complete.
Do you know the Sookampoo Mar-
Mr. George Orley said- an Ins- pector of Markets, and as such it is part of my duty to innke a weekly report on the state of the markets us. to their cleanliness; and if I see anyket? Yes. repairs are wanted, I have to report them. It is not part of iny duty to attend to the waintainance of the build-
inge. I have the Stek Toug Tsui Market, Sai An Koo, Taipingshan, Central, Eastern, Wanchi, and the Sookampoo Markets under my control. There are also two other markets an. der my supervision, at Yow Mah Toe and Shai Ki Waŋ. I make my reports to the Registrar-General weekly.
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On the 26th September, I made my weekly report and included a list of markets which seemed to me in want of ropairs, amongst them the Sookumpoo Market. I said the roof was leaky, and required sundry repairs. On the 27th the clerk of the works of the Surveyor General's Department accompanied me to the Market in question, and some days afterwards I noticed that repairs
were being made to the market. have not reported since until the 15th October, when I reported the accident of the night of the 14th. What I prin- cipally drew attention to in my report was that the roof was leaky; and the market people had been complaining of their goode being spoiled in conse quence of its condition. The market is well attended, and is a good paying market, as a large number of boatmen go there. During the busy parts of the day, I should think, there would be about 100 people in the market, besides the stall holders, who are at present 36 in number, and who reside there all the day, and most of them sleep there during the night.
The Coroner-They have the por mission of the Registrar-General to do that? Yes, sir.
Mr. E. Bowdler said-I am Acting Surveyor-General, and as such I am re- sponsible for the maintenance of the markets of Hongkong, and of all other public buildings.
The Coroner--What is your system? Witness-They used to be inspected every three months ap to 1878 by the clerk of works. It would be his duty in
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When was it erectod ?-In 1858.
And has it at different times come nnder your notice ?--Yes, but not spe. cially, only in the ordinary course of
my
doties
Has it ever been reported as struc- turally wrong, or as in a dangerous
condition ?-No.
Or as requiring more than the ordi. nary incidental repairs which any building requires from time to time?
No.
Were you surprised at its coming
down?-Not considering the nature of the typhoon, when several buildings were damaged.
When were the last repairs done to ¡t P-Ab at three weeks ago, when it... was inspecting by Mr. Howara, who reported to me a few minor repairs
which repairs were at once carried which were required, amounting to
$4, out.
Have you seen the place since it fell ?--Yes.
What do you think about it ?--I think it was caused by the pressure of the wind on the roof.
And you were quite satisfied with the state in which you found the tim bers 7-Yes. I believe the accident was caused by the extra pressure of the wind on the roof acting on the end of one of the tie-beams supporting-it- which I found was partially eaten by white ants at its extremity, resting upon a stone post. The post was nine inches square at the top. The break- ing of this beard caused the fall of the rest of the roof in that part of the building. The beain in question was nine inches by five inches in thickness, and it was perfectly sound as far as could seo, with the exception of the end where it rotted upon the poet. The post support nothing else except two cross plates which had nothing to do. with the support of the roof. The beam was secured to the post by an iron bolt about one inch in diameter,
running into the post to the depth of
about four inches.
making these inspections to carefully
Was the end of the beam eaten examine the whole of the buildings in
much? It was eaten through about every part, and then report to the Surveryor-General the result of his
one third of its thickness, all that part examination in writing. He would also
rosting upon the post, about vine inches make an estimate of the repairs be con-
weakened by having a post morticed silored necessary, and the Surveyor long. The beam was also somewhat into the top of the end about six inches General would the submit it for the
square, which supported a ventilator, Governor's approval. Upon the Go-. vernor's approval being signified, the
and it was here that the white, ants repairs would be at once taken in hand. commenced their attack, working, in In transinitting these estimates, the
wards. The effect of this mortioing,. Surveyor-General would make marginal and the eating of the ants would be to notes as to such repairs us he consider-
take away about one half its strength, ed might stand over for a time. Then it gave way under the pressuro-of estimates I have been speaking of re- for only to incidental repair of fair wear and tear. Other damages of a inore serious unture, auch as those
affecting the structure and stability of the building, would be reported upon
be available from the regular estimate of the year, an extraordinary vote would have to be takun.
on Tuesday, terminated yesterday after-apocially, and if no funds happened to noon in the usual unsatisfactory drawn game. As will be seen from the full scores in another column, the Garrison in their two innings, scored 16 and 187, the Club in their only, essay totalling 15. Is it not possible to
a tram-car of the defendants was driven played out? By commencing an hour
be extended over three days.
What has been the system since 1878 ? That I cannot any, as the whole of my time has been given up to the has been six-monthly instead of quar-
the bad weather: From what I have scen, I am of opinion that no signs of white ants would be visible from the ont-
the building and the débris, I see no side before the accident. Having soon renson to think this weakening of the beam ought to have been discovered by the clerk of the works in the inspection he made the other day. It would have required a very minute inspection which I had no intention of his making at that time as there was nothing to lend up to it. I should not even have quarterly inspections. The beam wus
minutely examined, and with one ex- ception have been found to be sound. Is this wood very subject to boing attacked by white ants? They oat any wood, but as a rule, where wood is kept dry one does not expect to find
white ants in Mauila hard wood.
his presenco, in an out-of-the-way standing at the door of the shop when arrange" in future that all matches be/ Praya work, but I believe the inspection expected it would be discovered in our 'corner of the world, entailed. So against a haugom cab, the result being earlier each day this might easily be torly. Since I became Acting Sarveyor of Manila hard wood, and since the much for the General on the 21st December, 1880, will be the result of the gigantic from his seat upon the plaintiff, who
An invention which will probably plan of colonisation in the opposite sustained very serious injuries. He direction if Russia carries out her was in a semi-unconscious state for be appreciated by masters of vessels intentions with regard to the North some hours, and was confined to his trading on the Chinn Const, where, East. In discussing this question, bed for four weeks, and to the house during a portion of the year fogs pre- a writer in the New York Herald for a fortnight longer. The medical vuil to sach an extent, has recently says that "the plan of Russia to evidence showed that the plaintiff re- been introduced hero. Messrs. Pillor, settle 40,000 families in the country caivod concussion of the brain and in- of Birmingham, have produced a ine to the south of Vladivostock, her jury to the hip, and that bis health chanical fog-horn of great simplicity was still in a very unsatisfactory state, and enormous power, which is nora most southern port on the Pacific. He received £1 a week from his father easily worked than any now in use Coast, becomes all the more sigui as wages, and £1 for commission, and The instrument is strapped noross the ficant when viewed in connection his doctor's bill came to $15. The shoulder, and worked by hand from with the treaty she has just ratified, defendants bad paid £50 into Coart, and that position, which is a manifest ad- after three years of weary negotia- the jury found a verdict for the plain.vantage over the others now used for tions with her persistent Chinese tiff, with £25 damages in addition to the purpose. It may be sosu-and
heard at Falconer's, neighbours. By this treaty she has the sum paid into Court.
in consequence of the death of the Clerk of the Works, Mr. Prestage, and the limited staff which from one canse or another we now have, I have not found it possible to have any regular iuapec. tion carried out. The work is done from time to time as opportunity occurs, and when one market is put in repair, an- other is taken in hand. Mr. Prestage has been dead since the injddle of last year, and no one has filled his place until the arrival of Mr. Howara, five wacks ago, and it has not been found possible to effect regular quarterly. inspections as yet.
The Coroner, addressing the Jury, said he thought they had better hayo an indepouttent examination of the scans of the accident to assist the ob- jaat of the inquiry, and he should there
foro adjourn the inquost until Monday
next,
Many
When was the last six-monthly in
a man is open. to conviction spection ?—I cannot say. In the ab- songe of the Clerk of the Works, those who ought to be, but never is convicted.