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HONGKONG, 14TH DECEMBER, 1881.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH-WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14TH, 1881.
say definitely what legal claim' either the murdered man, or the woman, may have to British pro- tection; but we do venture to hope that His Excellency the Governor in the cause of justice and our common humanity-will take, without delay, such steps as he may consider necessary if not to vindicate rights, at least to prevent further outrage.
The performanco of" Pygmalion and Galaten" at the Theatre Royal on Saturday next, will be produced with limelight effects. The advertisement in the first page gives the cast.
The steamship Mouth wont into the Cosmopolitan Dock at noon to-day. The barques Sophie and Elise will un. dock, and the American barque E. Par sons will dock at Aberdeen this after-
CORRESPONDENCE.
[We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by Correspondants). "NOON" AND THE "CATHOLIO
REGISTER."
TO THE EDITOR OF TIN " HONGKONG TELEGRAPH." SIR-I notice in your yesterday's paper that a project is on foot to start another paper in Hongkong called Noon. I believe your information is correct, although you are ovidently not acquainted with the details of the now venture. The publication of Noon will not add to the number of our local
River, and after narrowly escaping a violent death were taken prisoners, and forcibly conveyed to Canton. After a short detention, during which they were treated with the greatest respect and courtesy, they were released, and permitted to re- turn to Hongkong. Messrs. Schmidt and Rapp, range themselves under the banner of the great German Empire; a fortunate circumstance for their prospects of future substantial redress. The German Chancellor has fairly earned his high reputation for adequately protecting the children of the Fatherland in all quarters of the Monday night. The theatre was well take place at the Central Fire Brigade time past to such an extent that it has
world, and under all circumstances where they have legitimate claims to Imperial protection. The redress that diplomacy cannot peacefully obtain, is quickly forced by the iron hand of Bismarck. The outrage on Messrs. Schmidt and Rapp was of course at once taken in hand by Mr. Travers, the energetic consul for Germany in Canton, who demanded
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We learn from Canton that Willard's Wanderers' Company gave one of their popular entortainments at Canton on
filled, and the performance gave great
satisfaction. Mr. Willard and Miss
Beresford were loudly applandel for their clever character representations.
noon.
We are informed by the Superin- tendent of the Fire Brigade that a parade and inspection of the Volunteer and Government Fire Brigades will
Station at threo p m. to-morrow.
Mr. R. T. Ronnie, Chief Justice nt
Yokohama, has been appointed to the post of Chief Justice of H.B.M.'s up We observe froin a recent letter of reme Court for China and Japan; and the Poking correspondent of the N. C. Mr. C. J. Haunen will take Mr. Rou- Daily News, palished on the 9th inst.,nie's place at Yokohama.—Courier. that Mr. John Pitman, defondant in the impending action in which H. E. the Governor of Macao is plaintiff, was
The Regular Meeting of Lodge St. John No. 618 S.C will be hold at Freemason's Hall, Zotland.street, this cisely. The question of celebrating the festival of St. John's Day with a Masonic Ball in connection with this
journals, as you seem to imagine, as it is to bo raised on the ashou of the sootarian weekly, the Catholio Register, which print will close its uneventful existengo on the last day of the present year. The Catholic Register has been deteriorating for a long became the scorn and byaword of the very representatives of the interests it has for so long been subsidised to advocate. The Italian priosts have therefore decided to cut their connection with the Register; but I believe they will continue their subscrip. tion of $25 por mouth to Noon, which is in- tended to be made the semi-oMeial organ of Roman Catholicism in this colony. I do not
an explanation of the dustardly then staying at the Chinese capital. evening at half-past eight o'clock pre-publishing this letter.-Iain, Sir, yours, &c.,
outrage on two German citizens. There was a time when the Consul's request would have been quietly shelved, and Chinese diplomacy
would have been enlisted to de- feat at all costs any attempt to obtain redress or compensation. It was not su in this case. H.E. the Viceroy on being made acquaint ed with the whole circumstances
of the outrage immediately sent a Taotai to the German Consul with a most ample apology for the trouble and inconvenience to which his compatriots had been put. He desired to express his sincere rogret. for the unfortunate occurrence, and promised that he would take every possible precaution against anything of the kind occurring again. It is only those who have some acquaint- ance with Chinese political life that will be able to estimate at its cor- rect value the extraordinary condes- cension of the Viceroy of Canton in thus apologising for the blunders of his subordinates. However, although Messrs. Schmidt and Rapp are doubt- less pleased and honoured with His Excellency's urbane courtesy, we should imagine that they will hardly remain satisfied without some sub- stantial compensation for the risk they ran, and for their illegal cap- ture, and unjustifiable detention. The matter has been referred to Herr Von Brandt, the German Minister at Peking, who will no doubt espouse the cause of his countrymen.
THE action of the high Chinese au- thorities in the recent outrage on Messrs. W. F. Schmidt and Rapp of this port in the Canton River by cruisers belonging to the Imperial Revenue service, must be regarded as a sign of the altered character of the times we live in. One of the most noteworthy and conspicuous landmarks in the whole history of Chinese intercourse with the repre- sentatives of foreign nations has ever been the arrogant obstructiveness of mandarin influence. The whole of the numerous difficulties which have from time to time existed between the Chinese and foreigners; and the wars which have taken place between the Celestials and Western racos, can be plainly traced to the unscrupulous hatred of the higher officers of the Chinese Imperial Government to the so-called ignorant barbarians and foreign devils from beyond the sea. There can be little doubt in fact that the hostility which has at various times been shown towards Europeans by the Chinese people, has been al- most wholly due to the baneful in- fluence of those in power. Great changes have of late years been gra- dually, revolutionising the state of
We should like to know if the public feeling in China; and al- Hongkong Government has no res- though it cannot be pretended that ponsibility in this business. It must mandarin corruption and barbarity not be forgotten that a resident of are one whit less to-day than when this colony, a Chinaman living the notorious Yeh raged like a merci under the protection of the British less tiger in the adjacent provinces flag, whilst legitimately engaged in of Kwang-tung and Kwang-si, it will the business of two Europeans, was generally be conceded that a closer murdered in cold blood by a horde of acquaintance with Europeans man- unscrupulous scoundrels in the ser- ners and customs, and an actual vice of the Commissioner or Customs, knowledge of foreign resources for on the flimsiest pretence that could purposes of peace or war, have comwell be imagined. Let us remem- bined to make the mandarins wiser politicians in their foreign inter- course than was the case in the old days. It is currently reported-and probably with good reason that the greatest of living Chinamen, Li Hung Chang and General Tso, have inaugurated this conciliatory policy in all relations of the Chinese Em- pire towards the Great European Powers with the hope of one day rogaining the lost ascendancy, and cxclusiveness, the loss of which every true born Manchu regrets, or pre- tends to regret. However, be that as it may, we cannot but regard the policy of H.E. the Viceroy of Canton in the recent outrago, so far as foreign interests are concerned, as a hopeful sign which can hardly be over- estimated,
The details of the outrage were gone into at length in these columns when the event took place, so that there is no necessity for repenting them here. Suffice it to say that -Messrs. Schmidt and Rapp, while on board a Hakka boat on a shooting excursion were attacked by a fleet of Revenue cruisers in the Canton
piracy
He was, Lovever, expected to shortly
leave for the south,
The Fu-mun-tsai, the small cruiser;
built to the order of the Imperial Chinese Customs by the Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Company, Limited, went out on her trial trip yesterday. afternoon. The most sanguine anti- cipations as to the speed of the vossol wero more than roalised, as she had no difficulty in covering 13 statute milos within the hour. Considering that this craft measures only 77 fast over all, there can be little doubt that she is the fastest vessel of her class ever soon in Hongkong harbour,
A meeting of the Reception Com. mittee was held yesterday afternoou, under the presidency of the Hon. M. S. Tonnochy, when it was decide to invite the British and Foreign communities to illuminate their establishments in honor of the Detached Squadron on the night of the 24th Decomber; and further that a subscription ball be given on or about the 29th inst., to which the officers of in the harbour, as well as the officers the squadron and all other men of war
of garrison, be invited.
A guarantee fund was drawn out, and subscription lists will be circulated without delay.
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By the Shanghai Mercury of the 10th instant, we learn that the Princes had arrived at Ningpo in the Vigilant on- the previous day. The British Consul called on the Princes to pay his res pects and make arrangements for their up-country trip, and it was settled that the party would leave the same night in house-boats for the lakes, but ag
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lodge will be discussed, and finally settled. Visiting brethren will, as usual, be made cordially welcome.
A correspondent writes from Sam- shui-po Docks to the following effect:- Had I not seen in your paper the date and hour of closing the San Francisco mail by the steamship Belgic, I would have suffered a good deal of inconvenienco and trouble through relying on the inaccuracy of the Daily Press. The date for closing the American mail by Belgic is stated in the morning paper to bo the 26th instant, instead of the 16th.
ORICKET.
OLD RESIDENTS V, NEW-COMERS. The return match between the above teams was coinmenced yesterday on an excellent wicket. The veterans winning the toss decided to go in, and Eynes and Tomkins assumed the defensive, Charley and Lawford leading off the attack for the grifius. A good stand was made, both batsmen hitting out vigorously, until Tomkins was smartly stumped by Hodley (new arrival likely to prove a valuable acquisition to the cricketing strength of the Gapri- son) off Charley. Stabbing failed to stay, bat Whyte was in good form and quickly ran up 15 before being ran out. The Secretary after totalling 33 was also cleverly despatched by the wicket. keeper in attempting a short raa. MacEwen and Forbos, made a deter- inined stand, rans coming rapidly, until Lawford got a good ball past the big hitter's bat, the rotiring batioau's.
they have to join the ship again on Monday they will be unable to sea Snowy Valley, which it is to be ro. by good cricket. Macwen scored 87 contribution of 17 having been obtained gretted, as the waterfalls now pre. before falling a victim to Mayne and dent a very fine sight and phe Charley, Darby and Deane offered some sants are plentiful in that neigh-resistance, the latter just getting into honrhood. The Squadron is lying out- double figures before succumbing to side, and the Foxhound is going out to one of Charley's "expresses," and Bird fetch some officers to join the party. failing to score, Loft Darby to carry out The Princes and the Admiral are to be his bat for a well played 14. The the guests of the Consul this evening at ionings, including 13 extras, totailed dinner, shortly after which they will 161. Charley was most successful with start on their trip, tide and moon in the ball, his average reading 105 balls, favour,
3 maidens, 61 ruus for 6 wickets. The
The Glenartney, Captain A. J. Jacobs, which arrived in harbour this after.
noon, reports a serious detention in the
Suez Canal, owing to na obstruction in the fairway of the small Bitter Lake
The Glanariney left London on Oct. 29th and had moderate weather to Port said, and was detained four days through the sinking of the steamer Inchmornish. It appears that near the
bered that a Chinese woman, the wife of the murdered man, has been detained-a prisoner in Canton, where we are credibly informed every pos- sible means have been used to induce her to confess to a lie for the purpose of shielding, and justifying the of these Custom house sharks. If there must be flogging in Canton →→ as was currently reported yesterday--- let H.E, the Viceroy apply the lash to the proper persons. The old dodge of" planting" opium to secure a conviction is thoroughly played out. In this case the evidence of Messrs. Schmidt and Rapp will com- pletely exonerate the unfortunato boat people from the faintest shadow of suspicion. An outrage and a murder of a most cowardly character have been perpetrated almost under the shadow of the British flag. It us. The Glonartney reports tooderate is doubtless difficult to say where head winds and weather from the Red Son to Singapore, but leaving the latter. Government responsibility begins
port on the 7th inst, had strong head and ends in a question of this
winds which culminated in a terrific nature, but there can surely be no
galo and vory high sea which caused the two opinions as to the course which
vessel to labour much and ship onorm- the Government is bound to adopt inous quantities of water. Latterly thick the face of what has actually occur weather and rain, which lasted nearly red. We are not in a position to to port.
place where the latter vessel cansed The stoppage, a dredger had recently sunk, and it is supposed that the Inch. mornish struck the sunken oraft, and, injuring herself, had to be beached. Thirteen other vessels wore in similar case to the Glanarincy, and we suppose this was the stoppage alluded to by the Messageries Maritimes' Agent the other day when he informed us of the detention of the French mail steamer
New Coimera made a very bad start, Mayne and Irving both falling victims to Forbes and the wicket keeper. Worsley also succumbed to a curly Charley and Hedley got together a firm
one from the slow bowler; but when
resistance was offered, both batsmen Preserving their wickets intact until the call of time. Charley made a dozen in his asual style, whilst Hodley played in excellent style for bis 19. When the stumps were drawn the telegraph showed 45 for 3 wickets, all of which were obtained by Forbes at a cost of 22 runs. Détails appended :-
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OLD RESIDENTS.
FIRST INNINGS. Mr. W. Hynos, run out...... Mr. A. G. Tomkius, at. Hedley, b Charley.... 15 Rev. F. O. Stebbing, b Charley Mr, E. F. Whyte, run out pan Mr. A.K. Travora, e Hedley, b Charloy Mr. H. A. Ritchie, run out
Mf. A. P.. MagEwon, o Mayne, b Charley... Mr. B. do G. Forbos, b Lawford Mr. W. H. F. Darby, not out ................. Mr. W. M. Deane, b Charley Mr. 8. G. Bird, b'Charley
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Liont. Mayao, st, Whyte, b Forbes............. Mr. J. J. Bell Irving, st. Whyto, b Forb os Dr. Wolseley, A.M.D., b Forbes. Tloat, Charley, not out...... Lout. Hedley, R.E., not out
Extras...........LOREMANAKAKAO
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wish to discourage the hopes of my co- religionists, but how the new paper is to ob. tain success in the hands of the gentlemen who are to manage it is more than I can understand. Thanking you beforehand for
A CATHOLIC. Hongkong, 13th December, 1881. [Our correspondent has been misinformed. Tho Catholic Register is printed in the same office as the Telegraph, and we are in a position to state that there is no intention of discontinuing its publication at the end of the present year. We are also credibly informed that the project for establishing "Noon" has been definitely abandoned. ED. Tolograph.]
THE LATE CUSTOMS' SEIZURE, TO THE EDITOR OF TIE" HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.'• SIB, I am very glad to be able to inform you that the statement that the widow of the boatman who was recently shot when on gel by the Chinese Authorities at Canton is a shooting excursion with me haa boon flog- incorrect, so far as I am now able to say, although up to last evening I was fully con- vinced of the truth of the story. I must first tell you that the woman's son brought me a letter he had received from Canton in which the flogging was asserted to have taken place, and that letter was placed in the hands of the Colonial Government nu- thorities. It now appears that the man's tion, as I last night received a letter from friends have been drawing. on their imgina- Mr. Travers to the effect that the woman is at large, and when she called at the German Consulato she said she had been brought be. fore the mandarins and had there given tho` same evidence as she gavo at the Consulate. As Mr. Travers says nothing about flogging, but that the woman will be permitted to bury her husband and return to Hongkong, the story is not true. Yours, &c., it may be safely assumed that that part of
WM. SCHMIDT, Beaconsfield Arcude, Nov. 14th.
FOOCHOW TRAINING NOTES.
The sporting correspondent of the Foochow Herald writes as follows:- 3rd (Saturday).-A lot of little boya were observed gathering mushrooms ore daylight bad properly set in, and curiously enough they all had stop
quarter in 2.51. These childreu con- Watches, they were rewarded by seeing Sucon Trumpet do a mile and a
Aided to me that their fortunes wore made. Will Ibex did . in 1.43. Strathaird did 1,4.2. for 1, and 2.20 for the mile, a little too thin for Ponchow, however it may go down in form, but is by no means the screw outports. Zip went in his usual ugly
Arry"
"makes him out to be. "I can ussure you he is no use, you can have a mount on him yourself any morning II" A lot of other "pows" took place, bat with the exception of Merry Andrew's mile in 62, no time was done worth nontioning. Flying Fox and Soud went for 1 miles, but The Fox was not shown up. The morning's
sport concluded with a half mile spin
between The Bat and Illo won by the former in bad time. Wednesday is appointed for the next sweeps, but as one day's races being drawn and sold it is probable time will only allow of each evening, I won't divulge stable secrets till I know more about it. It really is wouderful the varied, infor ination confided to me in the mornings and all by people who never (woll hardly over), told a lie, I canuot vory woll take advantage of it. I may, however, mention that The Maidens will be won in 1.36 on a hard course. 5th Monday. Not much doing, Strathaird and Wild Ibex wont for a tuifo, the former winning rather easily by 6 lengths in 2. 174, which shows ho is not quite out of it. "Too-Too went in
# 1.40 not in very good form. At 9 a.m. Javelin and Second Trumpet had a trial for of a mile, won by the latter in 1.384. Second Trampet said not to bayo boon ridden out. The Lotteries will show true or no trae,