THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1882,
LOSS OF THE "PALADIN.”.
FATAL BOILER EXPLOSION IN
THE HARBOUR.
Shortly before ten o'clock this morning a boiler explosion occurred in the harbour resulting in the death of several persons. The tug Feilung, owned, by Chinese, was steaming along to the Eastward;}) and had got as far as the Harbour Master's office," when the boiler exploded, blowing the after por: tion of the launch into fragments, many of which were thrown to a very considerable distance from the scene of the accident. The hull of the launch sank and a small portion of her is now visible above water. Three dead bodies were recovered, After travelling along the coast for about 6c and two other men were picked off the wreck by miles, they were taken off by a Chinese gunboat, Mr. J. S. Brewer, who happened to be passing and landed safely in Haiphong. Our information near by in his launch at the time of the explosion. is to the effect that the tale of the crew and Three or four others are supposed to have been passengers have been saved, and that they in-killed by the explosion; but their bodies had not tend coming on to Hongkong from Haiphong by been recovered when our report left. The men the first available steamer. The Paladin is now who were picked off the wreck alive, appeared to several weeks overdue from Saigon, and had been be but slightly hurt, and were at once sent generally given up as lost with all hands.. to the Government Civil Hospital. The dead bodies recovered have also been sent to the Hos- pital and a Coroner's Inquest was held on them this afternoon. It is impossible.at present to state for certain what was the real cause of the ex-
NEWS BY THE FREÑCHI MAIL.
We take the following items of general news from the London' and China Express of Sep. tember 29th:-
The Russian corvette Streloca, Captain De- livron, from the China Station, last. from Cadiz, put into Plymouth 24th instant ca route, for Cronstadt.
The Mesquite, honeward bound, from the China Station, which has been detained in the Suez Canal during the campaign in Egypt, has arrived at Malta, en route to Portsmouth..
The lion-tamer at Sanger's Circus has been torn to pieces at Orange, in the Vaucluse, while giving a representation. A terrible panic ensued, and several spectators were injured in the crush. Official returns show that the exact force at Sir Garnet Wolseley's diposal at Tel-ci-Kebir was 12,277 infantry, 2,785 cavalry, 6 guns, and 214 men of the Naval Brigade, with six Gatlings.
A few days since a rumour was set afloat to the effect that the troop and storeship 7, 3.560 tons, which left Chatham a short time since, had foundered with all hands, Subsequent inquiry, however, proved that the report was a fabrication, The London Missionary Society has held a valedictory service at the Weigh-house Chapel, Fis street-hill, to bid farewell to the following mi onaries, going out to China-Rev. J. Sadler, Rev. J. Stonehouse, Rev. A. Bousey, Dr, Palmer, Dr. Gillison, Miss Rowe, Miss Hope, and Miss Horder.
A rather serious military riot has occurred at Chatham, arising out of a canteen quarrel. At one time it assumed formidable proportions, and ominous signs of, insubordination were visible, but ultimately order was restored. Fourteen arrests were made, and the prisoners will be tried by special court-martial.
At an extraordinary general meeting of the Chartered Bank of India, Australia, and China on the 18th prox., the directors will recommend an interim dividend for the half year ended 30th June last at the rate of 7 per cent. per annum, free of income-tax. A dividend to the same amount was declared for the corresponding period last year,
plosion, although it is surmised that there was an insufficiency of water in the boiler:
The Feilung was not a passenger craft and therefore, had never been inspected by the Go. vernment Marine Surveyor, We have repeatedly written in these columns respecting the disasters likely to result from the carelessness of the natives in charge of the numerous launches. which run 'our harbour, and have at times suggested methods by which the dangers might be reduced to a minimum. Now that a serious accident has actually taken place; doubtless through sheer carelessness in soute way or other, a little fuss may be made in official quarters and the matter will probably be allowed to quietly slide until we have another similar burst up, The present case calls for a most searching in- vestigation and the public should see that such is accorded it. We await the result of the in- Test and may have something more to say on this serious affair in our next issue.
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THE 6TH AND 7TH NOVEMBER,
FIRE IN HOLLYWOOD ROAD.
After allowing the Colony an immunity of over We have received private information from half a year from any more serious blazes than Haiphong announcing the total loss of the steam- the feeble embryos in the discovery of which the ship Paladin on the Paracels on the morning of staT of the China Mail distinguish theinselves Monday, October 23rd. Our informant, who so highly, though the "finds" are not of the arrived in Macao yesterday by the steamship smallest moment to any one outside the precincts Artit, states that whilst the Activ was lying in of that dull shop, the fire-god started on another Haiphong the chief officer of the Paladin cameon of his destructive raids yesterday, when he board and stated that his vessel was lost on descendedinvindictive fury on sundry stews situate the Paracels on the date mentioned above. After at the foot of Hollywood Road, which, effecting the steamer struck the crew and the passengers' a junction with Gap Street near the Chinese took to the boats, and after some difficekies suc- Recreation Ground, strikes off to the right, ter-ceeded in reaching the southern coast of Haidan, mingting at the spot where Queen's Roal Central and West meet, that is to say, at the old British Hotel, familiarly known in days of vore as "Johnny McNulty's," and now occupied by the Man On Insurance Company. Near this classic spot the fire-god arrayed his forces for a hand to hand struggle with the Government and Volun- teer Fire Brigades, by whom, as usual, the vindictive one was worsted. Had he started on thewar path upon any other day than. Sunday, for which his godship seems to, have, a singular predilection, we could cordially forgive him for his work of destruction yesterday, as we think a large number of the dens of infamy which he so vigorously attacked could well be spared in the Colony, but the subject is an un- savoury one, and we shall not pursue it further. While enjoying our Sabbatical rest from the arduous, labours of the past week, we were startled from a reverie at about 13.20 p.m. by the ding-dong of the only tou familiar fire bell, and hastily pulling ourselves together and gathering up our scattered wils, we started for the scene, meeting on our way large numbers of Celestials making tracks as fast as they could in the opposite direction, with their household and other gear on their shoulders. A 'very few minutes brought us to the spot, where the first thing that caught our eyes was the brothel No. 208, which was blazing fiercely from lop to bottom, the heat it gave forth being so intense tint we were fain to shift our pivot from the com- manding position we at first took up. Opposite this stew, the energetic Inspector Whitehead, stripped to his shirt, and in his own "toggery," not having taken titue to don his Fire Brigade uniform in his anxiety to save the lives-and pro- perty of the dear creatures whom he is paid for specially looking after, 'was working with a will, directing the only hose we coukl see in operation at the time, on the burning building. We could only wonder how Whitehead could stand the fierce heat which emanated from the blaring house, as although we had taken up a position much more remote from the place, we were obliged, as we have already stated, to move further back; but then our epidermis is of a peculiarly delicate and sensitive kind, which may perhaps account for it. Indeed, we have often wished that we belonged to the class known as the pachydermata, as a thin, fine skin is often very inconvenient in making one's way through this rough, thick-skinned world. A trece to mor- alizing, however, business being the object with which we sat down to pen these lines. From No. 208, his fire godship was not long in ex- tending his field of operations, houses Nos, 210 and 212, in the Queen's Road direction, quickly calching, and No. 205 on the side towards the hill was in considerable danger for a time, a portion of the eave of the roof being ablaze, but a vigorous stream of water directed upon it soon put things to right there. As additional hoses came into play, a perceptible impression began to be made upon the burning houses, and the flatnes in No. zo8, where the fire originated, seemed at one time to be subdued, as only see deuse volumes of smoke issuing from the building, but they presently burst out again within creased finy, the final result being that both Nos. 208 and 210 were completely gutted from top to bottom and from front to back, No. 212 nearly so, and three houses at the rear of Nos. 214, 216 and 218 lower down, looking on to the Chinese Recreation Ground, were partly gutted and much damaged. The fire was well in hand soon after one o'clock, and may be said to have been completely under by p.m. The various Government and Volunteer fire en gines arrived on the scene in quick time, Nos. 2 and 4 Government steamers and the Hongkong Fire Insurance Company's being stationed on the Praya, and No. 3 Government steaner, No. 6 manual, and the manual of the Nam Pak Hong being in position at the corner, close to the fire, while the manual belonging to the Silk and Picce Goods Hongs, with its picturesquely dressed firemen, operated from Hollywood Road above The engineof the Nam Pak Hong was, we believe, the first to arrive at the scene of the fire, though No. 3 Government steamer, under the charge of the energetic Sergeant Campbell, had the honor of being the Arst engine whose hose was brought to bear on the blaze. in point of time, we be lieve. Government steamer No. 4, under the gigantic Carl Wassenius, was the first of the slcamera to put in an appearance. The Government Fire Brigade Superintendent, Mr. C. V. Creagh, was present. directing operations, the Assistant Superintendent, Mr. Carvalho, being also on the ground, and we are bound to say that both the Government and Volunteer Fire Brigades worked splendidly, everything being done well and without any confusion or furry, which speaks very favorably for the efficiency of the Brigades. Inspector Orley made himself quite ubiquitous, being here, there and every- where, his rather circular head-piece being shoved into every hole and corner where the fire-god might possibly be maturing another fresh start on the war path. An abundant supply of the liquid element was forthcoming, both from hydrants and the harbour, and we noticed the water-devil," as the Chinese call him, flying around from place to place, a look of great im portance being visible on his weather-beaten phizog. The police arrangements for the pieser vation of order were admirably carried out under the direction of Chief Inspector Horspool, im- mense masses of Celestials being collected in the vicinity, who needed considerable restraining Colonel Hobson of the Buffs kindly made an offer of the assistance of his men to Mr. Horspool, who declined it with thanks, his own men being quite sufficient for all purposes. Various causes have been assigned for the origin of the fire, one report being that the master of brothel No. 208 was holding high festival in the house, yesterday The Liverpool ship Respigadera, which report on the 5th instant at 8 a.m., and may be ex- being the anniversary of the day upon which he cently arrived at San Francisco, reports that on pected to arrive here on or about the 10th. was ushered into the world to take up the highly the 28th ult. she was in lat. 42.35 N., long, 162 The P. & O. Co.'s steamer Khiva, from Bom- honorable calling of stew-master, and that while W., when a bout was seen making for her. As bay, left Singapore for this port on the 5th in "chin chinning the gods for raising him to so the small craft approached it was seen that her stant, at 5 p.m., and may be expected here on or exalted a position, he, in the exuberance of his occupants were three in number. The men were about the 11th. gratitude, stimulated by samshu, ran his head- Chiness, and on gaining the, vessel's deck it was piece against a lamp, upsetting it and creating found that they could not speak a word of Eng a blaze, which, probably, he was too "light" to lish. The crew of the Respigadera were unable extinguish. Another rumour says that a newly to make out what the three strangers wanted, but married couple who occupied one of the flats, ventured on the most likely one, of giving them while deeply engaged in the honeymoon pastime provisions. The Chinese look these and seemed of what's known as "slobbering, knocked over grateful, and were directed by the captain of the lamp, but were so wrapt up in each other that espigadera towards the Sandwich Islands. The dey were unconscious of anything being amiss men belonged to a Chinese junk, and with one until they found that the room was pretty well all man who was left on board formed the complete ablaze, necessitating their making a speedy exit crew. The junk was seen by those on board the 6th instant. through a back window, therely cruelly Inter- English vessel, and seemed to be very deep in rupting their matrimonial bliss. The houses the water. It was also covered with barnacles, burnt were four-storied ones, bulle of brick We as if the vessel had been a very long time on her are happy to record that the conflagration was voyage. The only word that the English crew unattended by any accident either to life or limb, could understand the strangers to say was which is in itself a consolation.
"Ningpo,"
Mr. H. M. Stanley unexpectedly arrived at Lis. guese steamier China. Mr. Stanley gives an ex- bon from Loanad on the 20th inst, by the Partu cellent account of the progress of civilisation in the region of the Zaire. He has penetrated thres hundred miles beyond Vivi, and established fifteen trading stations between Vivi and Roki. He encountered hostilities as he advanced; but could after a time the natives became friendly, so that sumed, while the stokers were all new to the ship. of the late Mr. Boyd, Head Commissariat Clerk.
now his men along the distance of three hundred miles already mentioned require no other arms than walking-sticks.
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The announcement of the extension of Sir John Pope. Hennessy's leave has been kept a secret at home. He has been given six months extension of leave by the Colonial Office author rities, and as on the expiration of that time there will only remain one month more of his term of service, it may be positively asserted that his Excellency will not again return to Hongkong as governor. We have no doubt that should Sir John wish to spend his last month there that the Colonial Office authorities would again gratuit. ously extend his leave to cover that period.
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cight seconds. They were again reversed from full speed ahead in five seconds. One of the numerous scientific inventions with which the ship is fitted, and which on this occasion was very closely watched, was Tower's patent speed and revolution indicator. This instrument is worked by compressed air by means of a small machine"THE fitted in the shaft alley. This generates the pressure of air, the extent of which of course The Music for the Burlesque has been arranged depends on the speed at which the main engines are going. This pressure of air is communicated to the indicators by means of small pipes, and the hands at once disclose whether the orders for ahead or astern, together with the number of revolutions, had been obeyed.. The Audacious has these indicators on the bridge, in the conning towers on the battery, and in the engine-room. Within the past fortnight two very important alterations have been made in the ship. In addition to the conning lowers on the battery, from which the guns would be directed in time of nc- tion, conning hoods have been-placed above them, from which the torpedo officer would work the Whitehead torpedo director, and thus secure greater accuracy before directing the discharge of one of these submarine weapons, difficulty of changing steam steering for hand steering, or vice versd, by means of recognised, and the Audacions is fitted with a the old relieving tackle, has also been friction brake from the rudder. This brake can be worked by one man, the rudder would be at once gripped, and the desired change effected without the slightest danger.-L. & C. Express.
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The crew of the Audacions, ironclad, Captain C. St. John, the new flagship which has been commissioned for the China Station, have joined their ship, in Kayham Basin. The Audacious will leave for her destination Immediately that the dockyard authorities state she is ready, which may possibly be this day. It has been decided that Captain St. John will take the vessel as far as Hongkong, but we understand that it has not yet been decided whether Captain Tracey, now commanding the Iron Duke, the present dag. ship of Vice Admiral Willes, GB will remain on the Station or return to England.
Commander Robert Hugh Archer, R.M., who has obtained his advancement in the annual pro- motions from the Royal yacht, served with Cap. tain Stephenson in the last Arctic expedition, for which he has the medal. Since his return from the Polar Seas he has served in the Inscourtant, the irit, and in the Royal yacht Victoria and Albert. The Royal yacht promotions have also included Sub-Lieutenants Arthur E. Harford, Reginald G. O. Tupper, and William Warrington Hewett, the last-named being son of the present commander of the East Indics Station, Lieute nant Harford served as sub-licutenant in the Albatross, Commander Errington, on the China succeeding American mail, left San Francisco The P. M. steamer City of Peking, with the Station. Lieutenant Hewett, as midshipman of on the 21st ultimo, and may be expected here the Boadicea, under Commodore Richards, on the Cape Station, landed with the Naval Brigade
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MARIENTHALER BEER. VEUVE CLICQUOT FONSARDIN
CHAMPAGNE. "
Hongkong, 7th October, 1882.
Intimations.
STAG HOTEL, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL
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GOOD ACCOMMODATION FOR
VISITORS.
ENGLISH & AMERICAN BILLIARDS, Tiffin at One o'clock, Dinner at 7.00,
This Hotel is most centrally situated and within easy distance of the principal landing places. 475]
J. COOK, Proprietor.
́[589 | WILLIAM SCHMIDT & CO. GUNMAKERS & AMMUNITION
C. L. THEVENIN. WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT.
HONGKONG HOTEL BUILDINGS,
A
HAS FOR SALE.
FINE ASSORTMENT OF WHITE AND RED
BURGUNDIES
AT MODERATE PRICES.
A Capital AMONTILLADO) $8.00 per dozen.
SHERRY at masasara Assorted LIQUEURS the best quality. FRENCH BOOTS and SHOES, PER=" FUMERY, &c., &c.
Hongkong, 2nd October, 1882.
[664
CHS. J. GAUPP & CO, CHRO
HRONOMETER, WATCH, AND CLOCK MAKERS, JEWELLERS, SILVER-SMITHS, AND OPTICIANS.
CHARTS AND BOOKS.
NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS.
SOLE AGENTS
for Louis Audemars' Watches; awarded the highest Prizes at every Exhibition; and for Voigtländer and Sohn's CELEBRATED OPERA GLASSes, Marine GLASSES, AND 'SPYGLASSES. No. 38, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL. [447.
AND R TENNENT'S ALE AND
PORTER,
J.
MERCHANT NAVY)
THE "KIUKIANG" will run on the HONG- "WHITE CLOUD" on and after MONDAY,
KONG-MACAO LINE" instead of the DAVID CORSAR & SONS the 6th instant, and the Hour of Departure from Macao will be EIGHT AM.
By Order,
F. A. DA COSTA," Secretary, Hongkong, 6th November, 4882. 1734
WANTED TO RENT.
FROM THE MIDDLE OF DECEMBER UNTIL MARCH.
A
NAVY BOILED
LONG FLAKAN CROWN
CANVA
BEACONSFIELD ARCADE.
Anns, Ammunitions, and Requisites of every description.
Arma Repaired, Cleaned, or Converted at. moderate charges.
Sporting Guns and Ammunition always on hand
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HAIR DRESSING SALOON:
HONGKONG HOTEL...
P. MOORE begs to inform the Gentle
men of Hongkong and Visitors that he has reduced the price of Hair Cutting to 50 cents. Having now in his employ three competent As sistants who are always in attendance, be guar branches, with a perfection which cannot be ex antees to execute this class of work, in all its celled in any part of the World.
Hair-Cutting
50 Cents. Shampooing...................25 Cents. Shaving....25 Cents. Trimming Beards 25 Cents,
MONTHLY CUSTOMERS TAKEN AT REDUCED
RAZORS MOST CAREFULLY RE-SET.
RATES
Mr. MOORE begs to recommend his GOGO SHAMPOO WASH
to the public as unrivalled by any prepara- tion ever produced for promoting the growth of the hair. The basis of this compound Is made of soap root; the natives of the Philip 5.pine Islands never use anything else for washing their hair; they are never found bald, and it is. quite common to see the females with hair from 5 to 6 feet long. By constantly using this Shampoo Wash as directed, you will
TRE NEVER BE BALD. A
...--' ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co. Hongkong, 15th June, 1881.
[458 THE CITY OF MANILA CIGAR STORE.
HAS FOR SALE
The proprietor offers the Wash to the public entirely confident that by its restorative pro perties it will without fail arrest decaying FURNISHED FAMILY CARS of all Brands, Imperiales, Caballeros, hair. It completely eradicates scurt, dandruf Vegueros, Regallas, Londres, Nuevo Ha and cures all diseases of the scalp. It does LIDÉ *** RESIDENCE,
banos of all makes, quality guaranteed. TOBACCOS contain any poisonous drugs. By its cooling IN A HEALTHY SITUATION,
of all Brands, at moderate prices. FANCY GOODS properties it allays the itching and fever of the Dahonunktet with GARDEN STABLE, AND COACH HOUSE Jewellery of Chaste Designs Sun Hats, Bray ko their hair
from the Parisian markets, Meerschaum Pipes, scalp, which is the great cause of people losing Full Particulars to be sent to
Commissions Executed. Mr. Moore has succeeded in being able t
JOSE M BASA,
———————— put this wash-up in bottles without allowing it too No. 31, B., QUEEN'S ROAD, CENTRAL terment, and he will guarantee it to keep any Hongkong, 1st May, 1881.
[297 | length of time in any climate,
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