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VICTORIA RECREATION CLUB
MR
"AQUATIC SPORTS, 1893.
FRS. SWINTON ROLLAND has kladly consented to give away the PRIZES the Conclusion of the SPORTS TO-MORROW THURSDAY, the 8th instant,
W. S. BAILEY, Acting Hon. Secretary. ·
Hongkong. 7th September, 1898.
DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
· LIMITED..
HE ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING SHAREHOLDERS in the store COMPANY will he held at the COMPANY's
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1898.
Intimation.
A. S. WATSON & CO.,
LIMITED.
MANUFACTURERA OF
AERATED WATERS.
AERATED WATERS of our manu. facture are sold throughout the Far East and are invariably pre-
OFFICES on TUESDAY, the 27.h September, at Noon, for the purross of receiving the Re-ferred on account of their excellence. port of the General Managers, together with a
Statement of Accounts to gath June, 1848.
The TRANSFER-BOOKS of the Company Ill be CLOSED from the 13th to 17th Sept.,
both days'isclusive.
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & CO., General Managers.
Hongkong, 7th September, 1898.
THE CHINA AND MANILA STEAMSHIP
COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR MANILA (DIRECT). “HE Company's Stenmahip
THE
"TAI LEE,”
are used.
THE CENTRAL'S ANNUAL SALE.
ter by either Government. This message of the German Emperor to the President of the United States, coming as it does almost A visitor to the compound at the Central coincidentally with the establishment of Police Station yesterday would have thought he friendly relations with great Britain, and at had wandered in'o Rag Fair or Pattecoat Lane. a time when an Anglo-American alliance The occasion was the annual sale by suction of has been widely discussed, may lead to the articles solsed and confiscated by the police and establishment of a mutual understanding the parade ground was covered with such a between the three Powers and even to the heterogeneour collection of articles as is seldom formation of a Triple Alliance consisting seen. The first thing that struck one was the of Germany, Great Britain and the United surprising quantity of fire arms la'd out in lots on States which would have immense In- fluence in the settlement not only of the the ground. There were revolvers in hundreds Far Eastern question but of the diploma-all cheap nickel plated affairs "made lo tic aquabbles and bickerings of the whole Belgiam," some of very targe size, su well as a world.
lot of those big muzzle loadlog pistols that were used years ago in the army and navy and carried an ounce ball. There was only as revolves cat of all the lets that was, worth having and that was one branded "Maurer," A police officer managed to get it for a mere song. Hundreda | of zien were also laid out, some of the German
REUTER'S MESSAGES,
GERMANY AND GREAT BRITAIN-
FRIENDLY RELATIONS.
LONDON, September 5th. At a Comp Service helt at the foot of the Waterloo Monument la Hanover, the Emperor William, in parcb, reminded the troops of the comradeships in arms with the British at
for Qazen Victoria.
THE CAPTURE OF OMDURMAN,
needle gan type and others seal old "BroRD Besses" that called back the days of bitlog the cartridge and using the ramrod. Then In delightful and interesting confusion were stromed about heaps of worn out police uniforms, capes
Indians' red turban cloibu, ammuolilea boots,
SALE OF THE " AMARAPOORA”
We are Informed that the amouni reallied will hardly cover the wages of the crew upon whose application the 'p was seized and 1013,-$. D. Press.
FOREIGN BODY-GUARD FOR the EMPEROR OF KOREA.
Sharghal, August 31st, General Greathouse, Adviser to H. M. the
CORRESPONDENCE,
(We do not neccmally and ma tha oplukams expromad by
Correspondents in this cohoma,]
There was quite a huge co course, pilocipally of Chinese, at the offices of Mess. Hopkins, Doan & Co., Yangkingpang, on the afternoon
KOWLOON EXTENSION. SCHEME.
Supreme Court of the British steamer Amaration of the proposat to allow the Chinese to
To the Ketox'or the "Hongkong "Tulegraci,“ of the goth alt, for the slo by order of the
SIR,Amidst the general: atay and decuncla
story. Mr. Brodia Clark, acled as sucllonter paora sabe lles stranded on the 5 E. Pro-
execisa juzts fetion in Kowloor City and main and the bidding was as follows:+Tir, cookong barbour when the much-needed extension tain a whaif "and examination atted a Hong. 2000, 3000, 4005, 4100, 4500, 4500, (000 $700, of our frontiers Is un fait accompli there seeme $500, 5600, 6000, 61co, doc, 6600, 6700, 6800, to be danger that the spasently startling, be 7000 700, 2100, 7300, 7400, 7500, 7600, 7700, cause unexpected astare of the scheme may 2900, Soco, 8100, 800, 83. At this falter lead us to overlook pouble benefits that may ngare she was knocked down to Yu Cheong, reaalt from allowitz the Imperial Maritime the well known Hongkew iron merchant, who la Customs to exercise (4s proposed) certato lune. we understand buying her on behalf of a Che- Hons thin the waldir of the Colony, Itharç. leo native syndicate.
fore trust you will furulab the letter with space to your columna bu order that what lake to be the other side of the ques:lou may eceive canatderation It is probably rather late in the day to discoss this question, but in view of the probability that the agreement will not be molded it may be well to analyse the situation.
In the first place, thes, It is, I believe, .. fundamental praciple of British pelicy, to deal with the Celestal Empire on "give and take" lines. The British Goverment has never made a move in China that has not benefitted the all foreigners having interests in these regions. Chinese Government and people equally with
the concessions asked of and granted by Chins
costly wars, has turned out to be the mainstay Treaties with China, and abtained only after Customs Service necessitaled by the carly
of the Government in its haur of pell. It was the only tangible secarity whics China coold gire when she found heiselt compelled to buy. The Japanic out of the Lotong Fentarula and pay a heavy war lademety. There was nothing selfish in Britain's request that all the inland waters of China should be opened to the trade and navigation of all rations. Chiax's revend will he thereby largely increased, and the people of China will also greatly benefit. Grext Taitala has never asked of China any concession which coult be held to benefit only the foreigner. It reems to be the dealie of Great Britato to Ina. prove China's fisipe; to protece as far as pos¬ sible her revenue. It is not Beltin's wish, mender is it the desire of any of the Powers whate policy makes for the maintenance of the Ope. Daar policy to take acılan which would be calculated te Impoverish Chins, Tag "Peace Powers " seek to elevate and, as Lord Saksbury put it the other day, preserve the integrity of China, We if we deliberately refuse to grant to her the chanel elevate and preserve the toftering emplia meins of pratec.ing, as far as she is able, her Customs revenue. China is no formidable or even a potential eremy of Great Beltsin, and even shoud she turn agafast us we have the power, and the means ready at hand, to chaatso ber. It by allowing her to haves wharf and un examination shed in the barbour we were giving
ABSOLUTE PURITY is guaranteed. The best materials only
THE PRICES are only half those the battle of Waterloo, H.I.M. referred to the
victory at Omdurman and called for three cheer. belts, even inspectors' sword helts and pouches, Emperor of Kates, who is now halting Shang-| Thera des been no selfish grab alliibuess abɔgi [1078 charged in England.
&c. One big pile of moist sugar in mat bags, is borily engaged in organising foreign were plies of ships' gear seized aboard jaoks. applications to in the force are being received recalled a seizure at East Polat, and close by bady-gaurd for that potentate. A party of thirty-to Great Britain. The estabilahment of
five men is required, and we understand that These were colls of new tape, scrapers,
In order to kveld as far as possible international Jealousies, they are, as far as practicable, to be recruited from as many nationalities as possible.-S D. Prass,
LEGAL INTELLIGENCE.
Captain Kock, will be despatched for the Above Port TO-MORROW, the 8th Instant, at 10 AM.. fastead of as previously advertised.
For Freight of Passage, apply to
WATERS MANUFACTURED BY US are acknowledged by the leading English imakers to be equal to those of their own production.
SIR EDWARD FRANKLAND, K.C.B., UL.C.L., F.R.S., P.C.s., &c. the greatest living authority on Water, reports as follows on the water as prepared and [195ed by us in our manufacture :—
SHEWAN TOMES, & CO., General Managers. Hongkong, 7th September, 1898.
FOR ILOILO VA MANILA. *HE Spanbh Steamer
THE
"BUTUAN,"
Captain Madariaga, will be despatched as abor:
TO-MORROW, the Rh foxtani, at 3 P.M."
For Freight or Passage, soply to
TRANDAO & Co.,
Agent.
Hongkong, zib September 1998
Troys
DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
LIMITED.
FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND FOOCHOW.
THE Company's Steamshilp
"THALES."
Captain Bathurst, will be despatched for the
above Ports, em FRIDAY, the già Instant; at to A.M.
For Freight or Fasingu, apud vo
DOUGLAS TAPPAIK & Co., General Managers. Hongkong, 7:h Sebtember, 1898.
FOR KOBE.
*HE Steamship
THE
"TAIWAN MARU,”
[1074
will be despatched for fe above port on WEDNESDAY, the 14th Instani, et Noon.
For Freight, apply to
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co., Agcals.
(1077
Hongkong, 7th September, 1998.
PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
CONSIGNEES
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At the battle befors Omdurman the Dervishes charged reportedly, utterly regardless of the
withering fire, and were mown down in thoa-
ads. Their toures are cafmated at 15,000. The remnant of the Kalix's force has sur rendered.
WEATHER REPORT..
The Observatory repert to-day says:-On The barometer has risen the 7th at 11.25 » m :
I pan. Preisure remalas near the normal on
"It possesses an extremely high de-lightly on the China coast, fallen to the Sea of gree of organic purity and is the China ceat, and is low probably in E of most excellent quality for Japan,'s depression, moving in a N.E. direction, having entered S. Japan yesterday. Gradients drinking."
light on the China coast generally. FORECAST: -Light S.W. winds; fiuè.
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
I Daring the Summer Months, all ÆRATED WATERS should be kept in a cool place, preferably in an Ice CHEST I REFRIERATOR, until HMS Humber selved from Shanghai to-day required for use. The Bottles should Ton Kotsarts Augusta lef: for Nymurid tes be stored with the uecks downward | by
a
so that the works are govoïed by the ¦ & cooler who'damaged another's-ri kaha was water. This will prevent an escape day ford $5 a: fourteen days. of gas taking place and raillering the
waters ore or less flat.
A. S. WATSON
THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY,
ESTABLISHED A.D. idgi
*Alongjuna çık September 1798.
NOTICES TO CORRESPONDENTS.
copper sheathing, bolts, screws and such like and also a brass belaying pla with which a Chinsman's head had been cracked. In the matter of a munition there was a brave display, nodess Iban 1500 rounds of revolver cartrides belag pat up as well 11 10,000 reands of Mauser ammunition. Several nice little Winchester repeating siflis brought good rater, Chinese medicinal herbi and roots were put up, cases of tea and a lot of ale, beer and stout.
A galleless youth "Syndicated" with another to buy a case of stout; the top layer was stout sure enough but underneath-it was all lager beer and the buyer was wild.
Mr. Hughes, Hughes and Hough, got on- nually high prices for all the Ints, the Chlo cas liceated arms sellers boying with avidly.
A sad onverde of a lately deceased policeman was also cold, canalsting of a chest of drawers containing his private closka, and the nanaloðdı and ends a man colleges, his wrling desk witball Its nick nicky,, and bis camphor wead chest, hoot Ke, all passed under that most unanimentul geil man with the hammer. To the student of the cnil us the sale was an Interesting scene fall of comedy and the other
at the U. S. Consulato.
SUPREME COURT.
(Before their Lordships the Chief Fuxilia Str 7. W. Carrington Kt.. CALG, and the Putna Judge, Mr. A. G. Whi),
S-p'ember yib.
LI YUIN WA AND OTHERS. LI CHUNG
PIU.
Messrs. J. J. Francis, QC., and Ho Kai (instracted by Mr. C. Eweni) apptased for the plaintiffs; an Messrs H, E. Pollock and M. W. S.zda (instructed by Mears. Walkingen and Gris) for the defence. Mr. H. L. Dennys watched
he proceedings on behalf of « pilént.
FOR depositing rubbish in the harbour several thing and the keness of the East Street buyers sisting of 27 or 28 lots in Hongkong of the value
boatmer wers to-day fired in sums ringing from reminded one strongly of a lot of Jew brokers at -$1 to $7.
a sale of begie hold gools and chattels. By the way there were a number of Europeant at the rale also sad they sermad very much laterested in the firearms hat the Chloese bast them.
Twathleven, one the stealing a hat and the Ether for theft of clothes, were to-lay sent to
gaol for seven and fourteen days respectively,
A SAILOR named McGinners, belonging to the U. S. S Boston way 10-day fibed to or one month for tabalog in a disorderly manner In (7 the public street.
A SURSCRIPTION at fer the rebuilding of the Maroniat 127 Cowans Frapstar, which was so
le as requested that all communication relaties Scently paritally destroyed by Are, has been Alympiseninu, &c. ftakmica. "
Teliteal matters to be sent to "The Editor andapened in Shaugh f
Letters on
not to individual members of the alaff,
Compus latended for publication must be accompanied
- 3ame and address of the writers, act aacassarly for THI Arethusa, now being dismantled and taken publication but a erdidants of good faith.
to pieces, capsized at her moorlogs opposite the Shanghel Engine Works on the gath ulto, through her one side ouly belog stripped of plates.
Whilst the columes of the Fonghong Telegraph will always ~ONSIGNEES of CARGO per Steamship octing pribile tasarests, il mart te pondan dars que con
be didactly understood that the Editor does not la say way hold hicial responsible for "AZTEC,
are hereby notified that thele Goods are being landed and stored at their risks to the Company's Godowns at Wanchal, from whence delivery may be obtained on countersignature of Bills of Lading.
Goods remaining unclaimed after the 13th Instant will be subject to real
No Fire Insurance will be effected.
J. 5. VAN BUREN, Agent.
Hongkong, 7th September, 1898
Intimations.
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HONGKONG.
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"IMPLE ARRAŢȚEN WATER.
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Advertisers a requested to forward all patiens ingeaded For A CURIQ S example of what the Japanese call got to retard the early publicate of the paper.
shinju occurred the other day at Tokushima, Advertisements and Subscriptions which are not ordered for fired partod will be continued sci countermandat.
when a native man-of-wartman and two girls belonging to the Yoshiwara Jumped into theses. All three were drowned.
The Hongkong Telegraph has the largest circulation of any Kogilah newspaper sublahad la the Far Käst, and is therefore the
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BIRT. At 13. Qatosan Road, Shanghaion the rt of Auga, 1899, the wife of FRIDERICK R YDEN of a daught r
DEATH.
At Parg Chuang, Staalung, on the 20th of Aagus, 1895, ARTHUR LABARKE HOULDING, sider son of Rev and Mrs: Horase W, Houlding, aged nine yēsis and eight months.
be Hongkong Gelegenph
HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1898.
AT the Police Court. this alernoon a case of kidnapping a girl for immoral purposes was hrought before Comdr. Hastings, There was a host of witnesses and the case was proccedlog when we went to press.
THE V.R.C. AQUATIC SPORTS.
Umptres-Messrs. A. Dialson and E. D.
Sandeis.
Rafiree-Mt. R. K. Leigh. Starter-Mr. G. A. Caldwell,
Fuat imekaupirs-Messrs. M. A. A. de Soui and T. Meek.
Handicappers-Messrs. F. Lammert and T.
Yolc.
The anusi aquallc sports promoted by the Victoris Recreation Club were commenced yesterday. There was a very large attendance principal event was the Club Champanionship and the sport was exceedingly "good, The which was won by A. A. Alves, last year's The following are the results:- holder, after a very clore race with his brother,
I
CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP (itree lengths); two palets
A. A. Aires.
1
Time,
A. E. Alref
1. Grant Smith, J. M. E. de Carvalhe, Jorge, and Miller also competed. Imin, 143100.
PLUNGING-Two prices.
Frack
J. A. Fredericks...
piossa semmit. ¥. J. M. E. de Carvalho,... 1 A. E. Alves, 1. Grant Stallh, Frank Jorge, F. M. Rose Pereira, J. Millar, C. E. A. Hance, Joe Jorge and A. A. Alves also competed. Fredericks' distance was 59 feet 4 inches and Carvelbo's 48 MEMBERS' RACK (lour lengths, handicap); four feet 3 inches.
prizes; first and second in each heat to swim in fios!.
Heat I..
F. Jaige, uwes 13 at E. Herbst, owes 13.....
J. Millar, owes 18....
I. Grant Smith, awes 13 A. A. Alves, ewes 28.
Beat 2
J. H. R Hance, owes iz
A E. Alves, owes 25......
I
were
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Mr. Franels sald that he was afraid that they wire at the commencement of what would prove
very long and very roublesome argument powerfal and aggressive neighbour a foot- which involved the investigation into the story held in the coloay, then I could understand the of an estate-and a very valm ble estate-con
tramendens outcry, the vi:orats protests, the of about $1600, extending over a perfort from
heated debate on this subject. Bat ir ap- penstaa ke almost all other arrangements 1864-1884, and even later. They were there for with Chlor, the British Görernment is endeav the purpose of trying six spec's issues which
ourlag to make the Kowloon concession cat both sended and spproved of by the Chief Justice 134-occupy all strategic polete on the main- in Chambers and which were set before the Fall land and the telands tard by and di nought to Court In pursance of an order dated 17th Injare, but rather protect Chiar's revenue. It February isst. Before reading the issues he should be borne la mind that Russia, France thought that it would assist their Lordships by and Germany are not the caly creditors of reling bri By to the course of proceedings
China. Great Britain has helped her to square which have been brought to this point. In August up with Japan sncur "big bink" has financed 17th, 1895, an original summons was record by the loans for China on the security of the Customs defendant in the present case against one of the revence at least one of the loans belag, my plaintiffs, Li Sing, and that summons was taken memory serves me commently, secured by the out for the purpose of gettog a decree of the Customs recciata in Kwangtong. adminstration of the estate of El Yang Kwong
Naw, to chase the Customs beyond the proposed new who died in 1879. The ordinary adminstration confines of the colony would unge decree nat appareatly being opposed, was mado reader the colleciton of all revenue due to the unquestionably in that suit and the ordinary enquiries were Kwanglong Treasury very difficult, certainly directed. A Receiver was appointed in the salt more costly than it is at present, and probably and about 11th September, 1895, the engales Impassibility. and proceedings in Chambers before the duties due to the Customs would still be collect A goed deal of the dnes and Registrar were initiated by the ordinary sum- ed but it probable, and well-nigh certain, that moas of enquiry. On 17th September an agreea good deal now collectable would not be paid. ment was come la between L Slag, (defendart It wo impoverisit China's exchequer shall in the adminstration silt and plaintiff in bl+), we not be xddbg to instead of diminishing Li Chong Plu (defendant) L! Yan Wo and Li hei faccial difficoltes? Shall we not be act diapates siling between the parties to the longer period ander obligations to Importunate Yan Chup wh a view to o settlement of all tag la maence calolated to bald her for a admlustration rull. That agreement was in grasping creditors than is desirable 7 It should repudiated by LI Churg Pla on the ground thatRasta and France re ever seeking to mediately, the next day or the very same day. be cur im lo fee hina from the shackler that
he had entered into 12 without proper advice. On 21st September motion was filed in the Cours before the late Chlef Justice, Sir Fielding Clarke, to ob'ain's suction of the Court to that agreement and that motion came on for hearing on 22nd September at the same time as a motion by Li Chang Pla for refused to entertain the motion to sancilon the receiver to be appointed was beard. The Court
been given and an trik October Sie Fielding agreement cn the ground that notice had cot Clarke made he order asked for by Li Chung Pin bat limiting it to cerisia prope ites. In November, Mr. K C. Wilcox was appointed Receiver and fro then September, 1896, proceedings were oing on in Chambers under the decree of the administration suit and certain enquiries were being prosecuted, affidavits filed and evidence taken. On 18th July 1896, the pre- sent sult was commenced, 04 September 2nd, 1896, the Registrar made bis report and on 8th September it was confirmed by the Chief Justice. The direct and Immediate effect of the Suit which commenced on 18th July, 1896, was to obiala a decree enforcing the agreement of 17its September, 1895, and to support that agreement considering the rature of the case, two things seemed essential, arst to show under what cir- cumsiances the agreement had been entered into and to disprove the allegations that it was made without Churg Plu belog pa perly advised; secondly i was necessary for Counsel to show, reasonable and fair agreement and before the Court could be satisfied of this it was essen tial to go into and lovesilgate the questions which was under dispete with the Registrar. The arrangement made with Li Chung Pla gave him a reasonable abard or proportion of the pro perty. Therefore, when the petition in the suit of 1896 was filed as rath September It was so framed so as 10 15lso the precise issues which
CHI Ioup clor Hanson made a big raid shortly efir midal, ht on the 6th int. at No. 42 Queen's Road West and bagged no less than thirty-three prisoners. The first was fined $1; or two months, the second $ig or six weeks and the remainder were fined 50 cents or seven days, DIRECTOR General Sheng, says the Universal Gasoils, stared at Tientsin on the 16th alte, and on the art made an inspection of the rati way as far as Laukuchian. A special telegram states that the Director returned from Peking NOTES AND COMMENTS.
on the 18th and that he will proceed to Tongku by rail to embark on the Tatikus for Shanghai. The friendly relations between Great Britain and Germany seem to be ripening THz difficulty of making the limited number of fast. Reuter tells us that the German engineers office for the great number of ship Emperor, speaking at a camp service held in the British navy is being overcone by the at the foot of the Waterloo Monument in admiralty in the introduction of wurkat rank to Hanover, dwelt upon the comradeship in arms of the Germans and British at ra chlais's. The plan bus ozly been to operaĮ. Waterloo, referred to the recent victory and the muebles are filling the places bliberto
alace last January, bal gives promise of sucrest, E. Edwards, K.O.R., owes to seconds...... 3 bafore the Cou:t could sanc Jon it, that it was a over the Mahdist troops at Omdurman and called for three cheers for Queen Victoria. held by comm! sioned officers. This leaves We are heartily glad to welcome these arplus of assistant angineers available for daly signs of the establishment of a closer In ships. A sirailar programime is proposed in
&c.relationship between the two nations and the bill far the reorganfsition of the aary DOW
look upon the prospective Anglo-German before Congress and is likely to become a law. Alliance as a most destrable step In the
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present state of affairs. Germany and Az the Harbour Office today, belose Comdr, England working hand in hand can do R. M. Ramsey, Charles Miller, an A.B. of the of the world, while the two nations at much for civilization and the advancement American ship State of Malne was charged by enmity would bring irreparable injury both to themselves and to others.
Capt. Caitis with having refused to do duty and disobeyed orders in Hongkong harbour, The delerdant waxhipped as soomen and carpentar. The crpalo id he had no complaint against We belleve also that the relations be- the defendant but desertion. He asked for his tween Germany and the United States are discharge and the captalie zefared to give it to as amicable as those between the former him. Defendant who signed on at $18 per Power and Great Britain, for a Washing month, said the captain had promised him $10 ton despatch states, that President Mc- per month, carpenter's wages. The capiala got KINLET has received a message from the orls bera for him but refused to put him on the Emperor WILLIAM which is exceedingly gratifying in tone, and it is believed that it ilcies as, carpenter, Defendant rolused to may be the forerunner of others from work anless he was put so on the articles, as he which important results may be anticipated. said he had no guarantee for his money. The The friction between the Germans and the Barbour Master sald the cupisin did not deny have been solely a matter between Ad- opinion that, this being so, the defendent was Americans in the thilippines is stated to what the defendant had raid and he was of mirals vor DIEDERICHS and DEWEY, and fasted to refusing to continue working. The no official notice has been taken of the mat | caag was dismissed.
W. S. Bailey, owe 4ribora. 0 Joe Jorge, owel 8. ................................
1. M. E de Carvalho, owes 28........ Final heat,
D
F. Jorgianato I E. Herbit! FOUR LENGTHS HANDICAP, FOR ARMY, NAVY, AND POLICE NON-MENEERS Three prizes. Lucasa, KOR,, ones 19 seconds................. & E. GAD, R N., owes 7 seconds a
R.N., scratch, and J. T. Tootell, K.O.R., owes Ernest Wheeler, RN, and Albert Thorn, 27, also competed.
TEAM RACE.-
A Team, A. E. Alves J. Millar
j. M. R. Hanco C. E. A. Hanco W. S Bailey
• B Team. J. M. E. de Carvalho L. Herbat T. Mock
F. D. Bain R. Henderso E. Grant Smith C Team.
F. M. Reza Pereira
A. A. Alves
I. Grant Smith
T. Yola
W. Armstrong
A. B. Sliva Netto A Loureiro
very much improved a on by the other members Lonzelio gained a slight lead and this was of the "L" team, which was easily.
SECOND BROTHER APPOINTED 10 HONGKONg consulate,
ELMIRA, July 28th, Edwin Wildman of this city has been ap-
kong. He will sail from San Francisco the plated by President McKinley.Vice and Depaly latter part of Agguit. He is a brother of Conspi Consul General of the United States at Hoog
General Rounsyelle Wildman of Hongkong.
tighten about her. To any case. It we find the new strangement really objecilonable we could request the withdrawal of the Customs establish. Intal. If good caure for, the demand is shown China could not with softly sefate to give ear to our complaints. If she did the remedy would, as it is now, be in our hand.
There other view of the question.
and Calnest.
I refer to the probable convenience which the Customs establishment would be to foreigners Vessels and gords could to cleared berefor all parts of the Celestial Finpite carrying with them documents which would prove at all ports or river stations touched at that the Cartons Regulations had been fully complied wiis, It seems to me that wo 18 able to forget that "T: an ili wind that binwa no good and that although the blast from Peking sent a chlil through our wel gat careful ex amination of the pros and nt of the problem will tend to demonstrate that we can, if we will, turn the objectionable clause in the Agreement so good account,
A great deal has been said abṛut the menace to the health of the Colony which the city of Kowloon will be. Granted. If it permitted the native officials to "a" be place just they pleate Bal is not probable that "advice" will be given to the mandarin there to enter into contracte with some of our local architects and bullders to properly drain the city and cat and lay down roads there ? When we are in possession of all the surrounding country it is probable that the
advice would be acted upon promptly. It diregarded the very usefal expendient known as "pressure", could be resorted to Moreover, it is not to be assumed that the Viceroy of the two Kwangs will station at Kowloon mandarin who is not persona grala with the Government of making the appointment the
If wall Hong
Wers
were in dispula before the Register in the other advised, wili loquire of the Goyin
kong
salt and as forth the whole facts on which the whether So-and-so would be an acceptable plaintiffs of the 1896 sult, were in conneciton representative in Kowloon. That would only with the question of what leasehold estates Libe an act of the most ordinary courtesy in the premises, and it in not to be taken for granted that the Viceroy would think of
to Appolating Kowlean an official whom he know to bo persona non grata with the Government of Colony, He would be very foolish if he did, talu Bal Viceroys though often very avaricians and anti-foreign are not often really fonlist.
Yung Kwo g wat in passession of or exilled to the time of his death. When he died Li Yong Kwong was the registered bolder of a very con siderable number of valuable lots of land. A ceriain number of there he held under a deed or deeds which made him trustee for himself and his brothers, These properties so held to trust were not mentioned or referred to in the will by which he left to bis children (two sons and three daughters) a number of ather lots specfically mentioned and standing registered in his name. Li Chung Più claimed ond ball of the property which was in accordance with the will bat Counsel's coalestion was that Li Yuen Kwong the whole Icasehold estate standing registered bed no separate property of his own and that
noir cailed to about an eighth. The petliten la his name was held to trust and lastead of LA
in this suit was filed on September 10th and the Chung Flu being entitled to one half, he was
Auswer on the rathe
It may be contarded that the Open Door polley is now impracticable, and that therefore the mention of li ta this connection is Inadmie alble, I am willing, for the sake of argument, to grant that. If, however, that be so then my opponents will be constrained to admit that spheres of interest or loflaence" must be the. good. I gladly concede the polat and ask whether order of the day in Far Cathay, Well and
sphere? Of course it will, and we may sest Kowloon City will not, under the proposed
assured that Jobs Bull's influence will soos be arrangement, be incontestably within the British
en puidance there,