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Songkong Telegraph.
HONGKONG, 5TH NOVEMBER, 1881.
As our professional experts would appear to be still at loggerheads as to the best motor, for the proposed Hongkong Tramway system, we have much pleasure in submitting for their approval the latest invention, whieh seems to possess many extraordinary qualifications. We as a matter of course do not vouch for the marvels which this new motor is predicted as being certain to accomplish, but as our authority, the Jornal das Colonias, is a very respectable Lis bon newspaper, there appears no rea. son to doubt that we are on the eve of another scientific revolution. Horse traction, steam power, compressed air, and electricity as motive powers would entail such a heavy expense in running the cars in Hongkong, supposing for the sake of argument that tramways were a necessity, that they were suitable to bur peculiar system of traffic, and that our roads were well adapted for all requirements, which we do not ad mit, as to render a financial collapse almost a matter of certainty within a few months after the enterprise has become an accomplished fact, that some new motor, possessing great advantages over any system at pre- sent in vogue would
appear an abso- qute necessity, if the daring aspira- tions of our scientists and would be public benefactors are not to be nipped in the bud; if the villas and mansions for the Chinese along the slopes opposite Causeway Bay are te become a reality, instead of being, what they actually appear to be from a practical point of view, the absurb day-dreams of a visionary.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH-SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH, 1881.
it will dispense with the costly. chimney stacks necessary in maŋu- factories; it is so constituted that it can be started or stopped instanta neously; and it will cost less to keep in order than anything known at present. It is capable of working
The steamship Devonshire will come: Out of Aberdeen Dook this afternoon.“
Owing to a great pressure on our spaco, the Commercial and Shipping will be found on the fourth page...
| the open air, and in any temperature A oriokot match was commenced this
morning, at eleven o'clock, H.MS.
SHANGHAI AUTUMN RACES. (FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.)
[BY TELEGRAPI.] THIRD DAY.
CRICKET
"Comus" and Ground v. Rost of the hardly looked for. Mr. Kelly's grand his 17, and Hutchinson, as usual, hit
der Nederlander arrived here yesterday The Dutch corvette Koningin Emma from Amoy, and the German gunboat Wolf this morning from Ningpo.
and without danger amongst inflam-Floet. mable materials of every description. The machinery is exceedingly simple, and the cost of its construction is far less than that of any kind of steam engine or other known motor. It can be transported to any
distance without trouble or difficulty.
We learn that the Pacific Mail stoamer City of Tokio, with the next American mail, left San Francisco for Yokohama and this port on the 25th October.
His Excellency Monsieur Le Myrs. de Vilera, Governor of French Cochin China, was a passenger to Saigon from Marseilles by the M. M. Co.'s mail steamer Saghalien, on his retary from
leave of absence.
The now cruiser built to the order of the Canton Customs by the Daok Company at Kowloon, will be launched this evening at six o'clock. This is one of the handsomest little vessels ever constructed in Hongkong, and reflects the highest credit on all concerned.
"Y" COMPANY ... V. ROYAL ARTILLERY,`
A match between the above teams was played yesterday, which after a The third day of our Races produced olose and exciting doutest ended in equally as good sport as the other two, favour of the Fusiliers on the first in and one or two surprises which were nings by 17 runs. For the Inniskille ings, Ginks played very carefully for griffin Shamrock showed what a clinker hard for 20 bofore being cleverly caught and bowldd by Luko. None of the the Grand Stand Stakes, although he he is at any distance by an easy win in
Gunners could make a stand against
who played a capital innings for 30, had to carry 7 lbs. extra for his victory Gamble's bowling excepting Dunning, in the Mongol Cup yesterday. Six
none of the rest reaching double fig. ures. The Inniskillings went to the good races with two griffins must be considered good work, and we hear the wickets a second time, but were soon stable are big winners. Wild Dash disposed of for a total of 67 runs, of which Hall, contributed 19, Scott 12, won the Flyaway Plate very easily, and Gamble 8 (not out). Cockroll's bow- and then Mr. Paul, the popular Hong-led very effectively. Had there been time for the R.A. to complete their kong sportsman, had a turn in the Cos- mopolitan Cup with the old staying second innings, a very close exciting veteran Tajmahal, who ran ungenalised. finish must have resulted. Full scores The interval for tiffin gave the old dun
is appended :- an opportunity of getting over his first bucketing, and he came out in the two miles Sycee Stakes like a giant refresh- od, and scored a second successive vio- tory; covering the distance in 4.88, and boating Wild Dash and a good field amid much applause. The Chau- Shang-Kiuk Cup proved rather a turn. up, Mr. Choufleur's roan pony Problem, Winning in rare style. Red Robin came out in something like his old form in the Consolation, and his owner the game little racer back to scale. For received quite an ovation on leading
"H" COMPANY 'R:I,F."'
FIRST INNINGS,
Private Brown, o Dunning, b
Fillinghanshanó Lanco, Corporal Hardy,
Cookrell,
Private Ginks, Tooling, b
Filingham
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Dr. Taylor, and billingham 3 Dr. Windrum, e Clifford, b
Cockrull... DO................... Lance Corporal Hatchiuson, e and b Lako... Private Hall, st Cookroll, b,
Fillingham
Col. Sergt. Dognan, Ibw, b
Lake Private Scott, st Fillingham,
b Luke
The opening performance of "Wil lard's Wanderers" will be given this, evening at the City Hall. From the paucity of amusements in the Colony for some time past, and the reputation this company has gained in other places the third time in succession Prejudice Paymastar-Sorgt. Gamblo, e
established his right to be styled cham- we think they are justified in anticipion, and there can be little doubt about pating a good house;
What will Mr. Robert G. Alford, champion of Compressed Air, and Mr. William Danby, staunch advocate of Steam Power, think of this novel in- vention ? It would seem that if half of what is stated in the Jornal das Colonias of this motor be true, steam, compressed air, electricity, and the equime race, may hide their dimin- ished crests, and gracefully retire from the field. We have hopes that one of these days we may be able to "run" the Hongkong Telegraph by means of the hydro-carbon gas, al- though we are not so sanguine of that as we were that First Cornet would win the Criterion Stakes at the Shanghai Autumn Races. We must not selfishly keep the carefully preserved "good thing" all to our- selves, so cheerfully take the public in general, and the professional gen- tlemen in particular, into our, and the Jornal das Colonias, confidence. This new invention of Messrs. E'tive and Lallemant, says our con- temporary, is so promising of good results at no distant date, that on the 17th September the Bank of Paris advanced the sum of three mil lions of francs to form the "French Company of Economical Motors by means of Hydro-Carbon Gas." The administrative committo of the Company is composed of Vice-Ad- miral Lagé, president; Signor A. Band, Marquis Fernando Tommasi, electric engineer, and Signor J. A. de Braam, civil engineer. We are anxiously waiting for further de-long residence in Japan, and perfect customs, will doubtless prove of great velopments of this revolution in the acquaintance with Japau Officials and world of science, and shall place our readers in possesion of the fullest assistance to His Excellency. The ob- details at as early a date as possible. In the meantime, will any local scientist, in the public interest, fa vour as with some information re- lating in any way to hydro-carbon gas, and the invention of Messrs: E'teve and Lallemant ?
A paragraph in the China Mail last night commences From Canton we learn that there is nothing stirring in the city itself" whereas the fact is that tha grand annual review and military sports were held this week, "lasting three days," our correspondent says. An account will be found in another column of this day's issue.
We learn on good authority that H. E. the Govenor of Macao will shortly proceed on a diplomatic mission to Japan. Senor Grace will be accompa. nied by the personnel of the Legation, including Mr. José Loureiro, Consul General for Portagal at this port, whose
ject of the mission, we are informed, is in connection with the refusal of the Japan Courts to take farther proceed.. ings in the case of Rosa v. Goto.'
his being one of the best ponies over. raced in Shanghai. Spalpeen repeated his last year's victory in the steeple chase very handsomely, and the way he negotiated the jumps was a treat to see. This concluded on of the most succèss- fal race meeting ever held in Shanghai. The GRAND STAND STAKES; a sweepstakes
of Tls. 5 each, with Ts. 100 added; for China Pónies that have never been raced previous to the 1st January, 1881; weight for inches as per scale; winners of a race of one mile and a half or over, 7lb. extra; two or more such races 121b. extra. One Milo and a Half.
Mr. Kelly's br. Shamrock, 13.0., 11st. llb. 1
(including 7lbs. axtra.) The FLYAWAY PLATE; value, Tls. 150; for China Ponies; weight for inches as per scale; entrance Tle: 5. Seven Furlongs.
Mr.
Ten Brock's gray Wild Dash, 1.3.3.,
11st, 3lbs.
1
The OosMOPOLITAN CUP; value, Tla. 200; for China Ponies; weight for inches as per scale; winners at this meeting of one Taco 7lb. extra, two races 12lb, extra; three or more races 16lb. extra; entrance Ts. 10. One Mila and a Quarter. Mr. Paul's dun Tajmahál, 18.1., 10st. 11st. 1 The SYCEE STAKES; value, Tis. 100; added to a sweepstakes of Tls. 6 each; for China Ponies; weight for inches as per scale; winners at this meeting of a race over mile, and a half, 71b. extra; two such
Mr. Paul's dun Tajmahal. 18.1., 10st. 1lat. 1 The URAU-SHANG-KIUE OUP; Value; Tis.
500; presented by the employés of the China Morchant. Steam Navigation Com- pany of Shanghai; for China Ponies that have never run at any meeting in China or Hongkong previous to date of entry at each meeting; to be won at two consecutive meetings by ponies the bona fide property of the same owner or owners; weight for inches as per scale; entrance Tia. 10, to be paid to the winner until the Cup is finally won when the second pony will re- ceive the entrance fees. One Mile. Mr. Choufeur's roan Problem, 13.1., 10st.
11lbs......
It would be well if the Acting Sur. veyor-General would have a look at the path-way at the back of the Cricket Ground some day when he has leisure.mes, 10lb. extra. Two Miles. The path is in a most disgraceful stato, In view of the admirable manner in overgrown with rank grass and weeds, and looking far more like a deserted which the Society of St. Vincent de
tiest promenades in Hongkong. If Paul has been doing its good work spot in Macao that one of the prat- among the poor in this colony, a
would suggest that half a dozen com- few gentlemen in Macao conceived the funds in hand will go so far, we fortable seats-not useless: stone non- the idea of establishing a branch of
strosities which used to disfigure the the Society in that colony, and for that purpose a very influential meet-place, bat the ordinary wooden settees ing was held, at which the Articles of Association wore duly drawn up, and a copy of the same was afterwards sent to the Government for approval, according to law. The Macao Go- vernment does not possess, nor does it give any grant for the benefit of charitable institutions, notwithstand ing the great misery that is known to exist in that colony. In the face of this fact, one would imagine that the Government would consider it a matter of policy in the interests of humanity to encourage any private ing the poor, likely to attain bene cial results. such has not instance.
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used in the public parks at home- would be a great improvement as well as a boon to a large number of resi- dents who frequent that portion of the Praya at even-tide for the purpose of getting a fresh breeze from the sea,
We observe in the last number of the Boletin do Governo de Macao a des- patch from the Minister of Marine and
the Colonies, thanking H. E. Senhor Graça for his great exertions in increas
ing the public revenue of Macas, and citing as an instance of the Governor's eminent services the recent Wai Sing embroglio, which resulted in a gain of
for ponies that have run at this, and not The CONSOLATION OUP; value, Tis. 100; won a rape, weight for inches as per scale; entrance Tls. 6. Once Roand, :** Mr. Fernando's ch. Red Robin, 12.2., 10st. The OHAMPION SWEEPSTAKES; a forced
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2lbs...
1.
entry for winners; optional. for the win.. ner of the Hack Stakes, or the Consolation. Cup, and all other ponies that have run at this meeting, not exceeding 14 hands in height; weight for inches as per scale; entrance Tls. 10; winners of two ruces Tis. 40 extra, One Mile and a Quarter. The GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLECHASE; value, Tis. 100 added to a sweepstakes of The: 5 each; for China Ponics; weight for inones as por scale, with 7lb. added. Twice Round a Course, selected by the Stewards. Mr. J. B. Fearon's blk Spalpeen, 19.2., 11st.
Our readers, who must remember the egret to see that extraordinary proceedings in connec
the case in this tion with the sale of the Wai Sing Articles of Associa Farm, will dontless surmise how the amended by the Go Lisbon authorities have arrived at this tion were verament, and the privileges of the satisfactory conclusion. Had the Go- vernor of an English colony by bung- Society so much curtailed, that its establishment was rendered altoing and blandering decreased the ro- A prisoner at the Police Court this
7lbs.
SECOND INNINGS,
1
c and b Clifford. 1
2
Searle, b Fil- ngham..
Cockroll......... 0. o Teeling, boun-
ningham... 4 Cookralle 2 Cockrell....
5 0 Laurie, b Cock
roll...........10
A
50 and b Cockrell 3
200 and b Cookroll.12.
Dunning, b laiką............ 0 not ont..................inasi, Private Costelloe, not out... b Cockerell.......................
Extras
Extroa...
Total 88 ·Total ROYAL ARTILLERY. FIRST INNINGS. Gunner Cookrell, o Gamble, b Hatchinson Gunner Bolter; ran out
Bombardier Cunningham, b Scott....in Gunner Dunning, b Gamblo... Gunner Teeling, b Gamble
Burgt. Major Laurie, o Taylor, b Gamble Sergt. Fillingham, a Scott, b Gamble ....... Ganuer Luke, b Hutobinson Gunner Searle, not out....................... Bombardier Clifford, c and b Gamble Gunner Stakor, b Hutchinson,
Extras......
· GRAND REVIEW AT CANTON. (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT:)
CANTON, 4th November.. We have had a grand review of troops here, and military sports, lasting over three days. The Viceroy, having sent in- timations to the Consulates that he would be glad to see the foreign community at the review, a large muster of Europeans. was the result. His Excellency had a tent erected alongside the grand stand for the convenience of his visitors, where seats and tables were placed and refreshments, provided. The review took place on the parade ground at Tung Mun; and troops, numbering 4,500, were all armed with Snider rifles. The volley firing and march- ing were very good, indeed, and although the major portion of the three days' pro Goodings savoured more of the circus and pantomime than of military manœuvres. having for their end real utility in war- fare, the whole affair passed off well, with but one slight accident, and some of the sights were cortainly interesting and-pic- turesque. I am sure you would not find room for a description of all the items of the programme, were I disposed to write so much, which I cortainly am not. -I will, therefore, be content to give an out- line only of the proceedings. After the 'troops had been put through a fow man- oeuvres under foreign arms, the best of which was their wheeling, which was a highly creditable performance, they ro tired, but only to reappear. very soon with native weapons. With theas they had a sham fight, and in some of the exhibitions in single combat, for instance, spear versus sword and shield, the men showed much
strength and agility in the use of their
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more accustomed arms. One stout, "bravo," with sword and shield parried the thrusts of a spearman splendidly, and gained much applause when, with a well-timed stroke, ho completely disarmed his adversary by sending his spear flying out of his grip, whereupon he walked up to the defeated, kicked him behind, and turned a somer sault sword in hand. This is a fair sample of a large portion of the performance, and I personally have to thank the Chinese soldiers for affording me the opportunity for many a hearty laugh, The sports in- 1cluded target shooting both with rifles and bows and arrows, and wrestling and other athlotio sports, for all of which prizes in the form of money as well as medals were awarded. A prominent feature of tho display was the pony racing and postura wall up in the business as to entitle them riding, many of the equestrians being so to a double-firet at Cook's or Henglor's; and the display of equitation by ang man who sent an arrow flying to the other end. of the ground, nothing being visible of his body but one foot phoon over croppery the pony meantime in full gallop, was really olover An interesting sight was the marching and wheeling of 40 small
Here is the gist of what our Lisbon contemporary has to say movement in the cause of succour~70,000 dollars to the public treasury. Mr. Faagus grey Prejudice, 13.0., 10at, 8lbs. 1 about the latest phase of human in- genuity. Messrs. Eugenia E'teve and Charles Lallemant have lately invented a new motor which pro- mises to affect a total revolution in the industries of the world. This new motor acts by the means of the hydro-carbon gas, without flames,
venue to the extent of some $800,000, without smoke, without coals, with gether impossible, We have neither out either fire or water, so that it time nor space to go fully into the which is about the exact sam Governor would appres to be destined to give: amendments made by the Govern- Graça's feeble policy cost the Macno economical motive power to any de- ment; but to illustrats their value treasury, there would have ensued a
of the unsatisfactory proceedings, with his waistband and severly lacerated scription of machine, and is said to we will only adduce one instance thorough investigation Into the whole-tool-bold of a cash attached to be capable of producing Procute, which in to the effect that the distri- the inevitable cosalt that His Excellen- his face with it. The coin had apparen traction for railway engines, tram-bution of religious and moral booksey's eminent services would have beently been sharpaned on the enge for the the prisoner's iden way cars, and steam vessels, Its by the Society is strictly prohibited. immediately dispensed with. They purpose. What great advantages are that it will be This restriction speaks for itself and apparently manage these little troubles could have been it seems difficult to unattended with any kind of danger; renders further comment superfluous, very nicely in Lisbon,
morning, charged with the offence of bringing a falso charge, was committed he could be removed from the dock, he for trial by Mr. Wodehouse. Before
imagine.