THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH FRIDAY, JULY 7 1
THE returns of the number of visitors to the City Hall Museum for the week ended and July are:-Europeans203, Chinese 14781 total 1,681,
Intimation.
PROVAL-
LIMITED.
NEWS has reached the Japanese Goverment that the Japanese cruiser fama, which is now ESSRS. DALLAS & MUSGRAVES A. S. WATSON & Co., being built at St. Nazaire, in Trance, was
successfully launched on the 24th June,
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Mr. Henry Dallas,
Paul Latour (His Friend)
Mr. Kenyon Musgrave.
Prussian Officer....Mr. R. H. Stephenson. Marie Leroux... Miss Barbara Fenn.
SCENE.
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t.
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A SIX-MASTED Schooner, 300 feet on the tech, 340 feet over. áll, and 420 feet from end of spanker-boom to jih boont, to carry, 5,500 tune of coal, is being built at Camden, Maine, U.S.A. MIC ROUNSEVELLE WILDMAN, U.S. Consul General, supplies us with the following celes gram from Manila Manila Observatory. 6th July, 6 p.m. There are signs of a depression
front a box-sen
CONNATHE SHAUGI
V THE THEATRE ROYAL
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NEWS FROM AMERICA.
items are culled from our han
totle Mail Co.
NEW YOR
At the annual meeting stockholders of the Pacific Mall Steamship Company, the retire ing directors were re-elected Edwin Hawlay was elected a director to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Calvin S. Hrice.
WR were asked yesterday where some of the young men in Hongkong gel all the money they pend (?) on box-scals in the theatre every night. The question is, do they pay for then, or sneak up the back staircase and install Company fairly captivated their themselves comfortably before the comnight by their interpretation pany's people get about, or have they got drama, entitled, Conn, (he
extent to which the enthusiast carte-blanche from the manager to occupy went was distinctly refreshing boxes whenever they please. Whether they that prevailed on Wednesday have that privilege or not, they might have the frequent outbursts of applause good mannera and sense, in deference to the greeted the artistes only too Indies in the circle, to go on to the verandah production. It must have how cumplate was their and smoke their cignettes instead of puffing into each member of the comp
Belongs to England. “know that MARGININEN OTTAWA (Ontario), May 31st pandiloquent manlier clouds of the weed their work nye, hard work
vived withi
The Government has discovered documents Mar 80much; adiniration. Thoses are not in connection with Dendinan's island, Vancou initiated into the mysteries of the green-mom ver, BC which should dispose finally of all DURING his visit to Colombo Admiral Dewey can scarcely realias the amount of work that doubt as to the question of the validity of the was interviewed by the Times of Ceylon ReenConny the Shauraun soit is be the deeds by which this property, formerly is involved in the presentation of a piece like Dominion's claim to the property. These are to E. of Luzon.",
on the latest news about Philippine affairs, the cause we are in the know that we owned by the imperial authorities, was, with H.M.S. Watervitch, having completed her Admiral was sorry nothing fresh had been, would emphasize the praise, which is due to others, handed over in 1833 to Cant. The survey in the vicinity of Tinghai Island, re reported since he left. Singapore, as he had Messrs. Dallas and Musgrave's talented com- papers haven sent to Vancouver, turned to Shanghai on July and, and mocred hoped to hear on reaching Colombo that as worked out in a most logical manner by the Bust of Henry George Unvelled,
pany. The plot, which is somewhat intricate, below the Hermione. She is expected to re-settlement had been arrived at between the author, Dion Boucicnull Mr Henry Dallas min in port about terdays.
Filipines and the American forces. He üc-sustained the part of Cons, the Shrtigtaun, The unveiling of the bust of the late Henry
NEW YORK, May 31st. cepted the absence of any further fighting as a in a manner that reflects the utmost credit favourable sign. He did not wish to publicly to him his mode of delivery was admirable. George, which took place last night in the discuss the situation, but asked, with interest,
Mr. Kenyon Musgrave won goldon" opinionsrooms of the People's Chibi, was attended by a whether the acquisition of the Carolines and 1. Ferrel, as Father Dolan, was, and George; a son of the dead labour leader, in his reading of Captain-Molineity, Mr. large gathering. The bust was made by Rich- Ladrones by Genuany had been finally com- as usual, everything that could be desired: bis and was presented to the club by stre. John 5. pleted, and what the British view of the matter clear enuiciation being host pleasing to the Crosby and by her unveiled, Dr. Edward
car. The part of Corry Kinchela was remark. McGlynn delivered a culogy, was. His Excellency was told that it was ably well played by Mr. Munro, who used his known the negociations were proceeding, and abilities with much judgment, Miss Madgo that Great Britain had no wish to acquire the Grey, as Claire Halliott, and Miss Barbara Foun islands at the price Germany was paying. He as Atte O'Neal, were clever the dainty finish was surprised to learn that Spain was receiving of their acting being that of accomplished arlistes. The charming manner in which inther more than a million pounds sterling, they showed their atter contempt for Corry and that in addition she was jereceive one or two Kinchela was decidedly good. The remainder coaling stations, which Germany was to proof the company distinguished themselves in tect Poor Spain, he exclaimed, she has most able manner in their several parts. now nothing left in Eastern waters :
Mention, must also be niade of the efficiant manner in which the band conducted themselves under the baton of Alf.Fleming Valiance, No apology is needed when we repeat ourselves by again congratulating, Messrs. Dallas - undi. Musgrave's Dramatic Compaliy
As soon as news was received in Nagasaki that the British squadron had gone for its usual summer cruise into Japanese and Siberian waters the Russian warships Rurik, Russia, Dimitri Donskol and Pamiat Azova prosecited at full steam from Nagasaki to Vladivostock. IN contradiction of the rumour that Chartered, Bank holes were being rejected in Perak Government Treasuries, it is announced that no such order has been issued from head quarters and that the notes may be accepted as revenue at all the Treasuries in the State As an outcome of a recent gold mining case in Smaller quantities and sample the Shanghai Supreme Court we are informed that the plaintiff has issued a writ against the bottles will be supplied at propor-defendant claiming $10,000-compensation for Trinity Church:tionate wholesale rates.
alleged slander and defamation of character.
after the vacation.
Ballad............."The Pilgrim of Love."
Mr. Edwin Phillips.
5. The Twin Duerom The French Maid
Miss Rosie Blair, Mr. Henry Dallas and Mr. Kenyon Musgrave
3. Cornic Sung.omg..........“ Hooligan."
4. Ballad
5. Song.
Only once more."
Mr. D. Munto.
Misa Bertha Hunter.
Mr. W. H. 'Brown
6. Eng and Dance............" Liza loves you." Mr. F. L. Montague.
7. Chacter Song.......
8. Recitation
At my Time of Life," Miss Rosie Blair.
"When the Angry Passions Gathering" Mr. L. Hall,
9. Ballad. For Old Time's Sake".
Miss Angy Potter
10. Musical Sketch. Mr. Brown at Home." Mr. J. B. Ferrell 11. Serio-Comic Song........ ." Do, deur, do.”": Miss Fauny Stanley.
12. Song
Mr. M. Gale.
13. Comic Song.
"Unless."
"The Scientific Man”
Mr. Duncan Munro.
14. Duet ...... 14 All the way from Gay Paree." (From the "Gay Parisienne.")
Miss Rosie Blair and Mr. R. H. Stephenson.
GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.",
NOTE. A Special Tram will run a quarter of an hour after fall of curtain Back Evening.
PRICES –$3, $1 & $1.
Soldiers and Sailors ia uniform Half Price to Back Seats only.
PLAN now OPEN at ROBINSON PIANO WAREHOUSE.
Overture at 9 P.M.
Business Manager. 18872
Doors OPEN at 8.15.
Hongkong, 6th July, 1399,14, HONGKONG RIFLE ASSOCIATION SHORT RANGE CUP AND SPOONS
TOMORROW (SATURDAY), the 8th
instant, at 3 Pt, ne Ranges-200 and 300 yards.
All our Brandy is guaranteed to be PURE COGNAC, the difference in price being merely a question of age and vintage.
We guarantee our Wines and Spirits The hearing will probable be set down for to be genuino only when bought |**, direct from us in the Colony or from our authorised Agents at the Coast Ports
A. S. WATSON & Co., Limited, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL
The Hongkong Telegraph
HONGKONG, FRIDAY, JULY, 1899.
REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
GREAT BRITAIN AND THE TRANSVAAL.
LONDON, July 5th Messrs. Hofmeyer Herholdt and Fischer have conferred with President Kruger and the Transvaal executive at Pretoria? The Con- ference lasted a whole day, Nothing has been Intimated officially hur indivalinum), sunn telorms favoured by the Afrikanders will be accepted, and submitted to the Road to-morrow, thus preserving the peace.
THE PEACE CONFERENCE
adopted a new code of laws for war,
The Conference at the Hague has definitely
|
THE band of the Hongkong Regiment will play at the Hongkong Hotel to-morrow evening, from 8pm to 9.30 p.m., the following selections
March Valse
Jeeden.
Gavotte...
Song.
Vark Dance;.
Austria
*** My Qosen
1.1.8. Pinafore
...." Eveica
Banki and res
**J'ancis and-Judy:
"God Save the Qudën.".
Nowatnya
"Capte. Sullivan. 4.J'endue. #angkappy," Muchler..
THE local manager of the Equitable Life
AN ENGINEER COXSWAIN IN
TROUBLE.
The further hearing of the case against Edwin Ryder, coxswain of the Submarine Mining the Magistracy. It will be remembered at the Steamer Solent, was resurned this aftermoon at last hearing that two maten to defendant's evidence of having taken coal house, and that the evidence given by D.Š. Sim rather conflicted with that, given by the sappers.MMS.
To-day, the prosecution was undertaken by Lt.Printer, RE, as Lt. Rundal, RE, owing to antinck of fever, was prevented from altending.
→ BOOKS RECEIVED,
Lone Pine by K. 3. Townsend.
Owd Bob, le Grey Dog of Kenmuir by Alfred Go, London; Kelly & Walsh, Hongkong) “Ollivant. (Methuen & Co, London, Kelly
& Walsh, Hongkong). The Plunder Pit, by Keighley Snowden
(Methuen & Co, London; Kelly & Walsh, Hongkong),
di
Old Ciglish Home and is Dependencies (illustrated) by S. Baring Gould. (Methuen
Pillsbury Astonishes London.
LONDON, May 25th
Hi Pillsbury, the American chess champion astonished a large audience to-night by playing blindfold against six opponents at chess, tepat draughts and a hand at whist, defeating his opponents in all the games except whistlu which he lost one rubber, the second being tie and imfinished.
Santiago Editors Warned.
SANTIAGO, CUBA, May 25th. In consequence of the frequency of incendiary editorials criticizing the American administra tion, Gen. Wood issued to day an order some what curtailing the privileges of the press in the deparment
The El Porvenir referred to. President
mean suppression of the pape and juilt-for the McKinley yesterday as miserable con spiralon A repetition of this: nonsen Will editore
Assurance Society, U.S.A. infonas us he has Mr. Hastings in opening the defence pointed Do London; Kelly Walsh, Hong Leopold, while skating, was immersed in a
received a telegmm from the head office in New York, stating that applications for Insur ance were received there in one day aggregat ing the enormous sum of seven million dollars (gold). This is the greatest record in "life
assurance,
At Outs with the Kaiser.". BERLIN, May 27th: Frederick Leopold of Prussia has broken.out Emperor William's quarrel with Prince resh. Several years ago Princess Frederick Neale & Wilkinson's New 4.B,C+Tamy Ponil at l'otsdam and was carried to her home, (Rates for the conveyance of Goods and where Prince Frederick Leopold and the Farcels to all parts of the word). To be Emperor met: The latter was incensed at the Guiana Wilds study of Twe Women banished the Prince and Princess to Cassel. -incident and a quarrel ensued, whereupon the had of booksellers
Emperor, as head of the Hohenzollem.family, by Janes Rodway. ( Fisher Unit The Prince, who has estates near Potsdam, Opinions of ever too Physicians of the Use of begged the Emperor's permission to do so. H
Patemoster Square, London - - F
desired to return to them and has repeatediyy Optum in China, compiled by W. H. Park, ALDY
Soochow (American-Presbyterian majesty has steadily refused The petition was Mission Press, Shanghai; Kelly & Walshinewed during the Emperor's recent visit. Hongkong
Cassel and a refusal led to a renewal of the The above will be reviewed at an early date. quarrelinquet
out that the evidence given by the Chinese sappers was wholly unsupported, that there were many discrepancies between them. The first witness said that defendant's wife and boy received the coal, while the second swore. was less coal in the cellar each time they went In that defendant was present. Both said thera there. Mr. Hastings, however, was prepared to 3rd to June 15th they had used chatties, and show that that was impossible, as (rom June
when the stove was installed they borrowed coals from the defendant's sister-in-law, until some was obtained from the compradore.
WATER RETURNING
Level und storage of in Reservoirs
the July
On the 8th June, at Chatham, the first-class cruiser Endymion was comissioned by Captain R.S.D. Cumming, with a complement of $44 officers and men. She is to proceed to the China Station to relieve the Grafton. Owingtan, defendant's boy, who said that he had The first witness called was Ngau-Yam- to the paucity of ratings at Chathun the nerer seen the Chinese sappers bring coal to T greater part of the ship's company was the house be remembered getting coals from
No. 19 in thatinan panik i The Jays, were, brought to the house with dirty clothing in them. L. Painter, in cross-examination, endeavoured to shake the evidence concerning the bags t charge of machinery on Solent; he recognised Corp. Thomas Price, R.E, said he was in the bags as belonging to him. He remembered that on May 23rd defendant borrowed bags to take some clothing on shore He had not --Fokfula seen them since Defendant, went on leave on Saturday, the soldies May 7th the bags belong t
furnished by the Portamnulli denialnya TIE following alteration in the character of Turnabout. Light is issued to manners-Notice is hereby given, that the character of the Light at Turnabout has been changed. The pew Light is Dioptric, Occulting, of the First Order, showing a fixed white light varied by un eclipse every 15 seconds. It is elevated 257 feet above the level of the sea, and in clear weather should be visible for a distance of 23 nuutica
of 23 nautical miles. THE Yangisze Valley Syndicate, Limited, has been registered by Ingle, Holmes and Sons, with a capital of 440,000 in 39,000 ordinary shares of each, and 40,000 deferred shares of 15% each. Its object is to acquire any con will be despatched from the Douglas 5.5. Cos |--
cessions, decrees, &c, and to construct, equip, The Match Australians versus Nottingham manage, or control; public works and conveni Wharf, at NooN, TOMORROW,, the 8th, instant, for WUCHOW (DIRECT, and is ended in a draw.
MOWBRAY S NORTHCOTE,
Han. Sec. Hongkong,7th July, 1899. SPECIAL EXCURSION TO WUCHOW AND BACK.
THE Steamship
"SAMSHUIPEME
due back in Hongkong, at MONDAY, the roth instant.
10 A.M., on
The Vessel is specially adapted for Saloon Passengers
Fare for the round trip, including Sleeping Accommodaton, Sao. Meals can be arranged for on Board.
For Further Particulars, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents. Hongkong, 7th July, 1899.
CHINÄ NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED
FOR-SHANGHAI
HE Company's Steamship
THE
FOOCHOW
Captain. Smalc, yill be despatched as above on SUNDAY, the gth instant, at Daylight,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents.
Hongkong, 7th July, 1899,
18848
THE CHINA AND MANILA ŠTEAM: SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR MANILA (DIRECT)
TUR
PHE Company's Steamship
at 5 PM
DESMERALDA" Captain Cobhan, will be despatched for the Above Part, on TUESDAY, the ith instant, This learner has Superior Accommodation for Passengers and is fitted with the Electric Light
For Freight or Passage, apply to af
SHEWAN, TOMES & Co... General Managers Hongkong, th July, 1809. om. [8813 EAST INDIAN OCEAN STEAMSHIP.
COMPANY
FOR
HE, Cofibány's
ORE:
THE AUSTRALIAN-PACIFIC CABLE, "The Daily News states that a conference be- tween Sir Michael Hicks Beach, Mr. Chamber lain, and representatives of the Colonies, has resulted in a satisfactory agreement for the construction of the Pacific Cable on an Imperial
basis.
CRICKET
WEATHER REPORT.
The Observatory report says:-On the 6th 4.30 p.m. The typhoon, central between Meiaco Sima and Southern Loochoo, shows a tendency to recurve,
On the 7th at 11:55 am. The barometer has falled slightly on the China coast. The typhoon is probably noving to the N.N.E. between the Loochoos and S.W. Japan. Gradients slight for N. winds on the E. coast of China, made rate for S.W. winds on the S. coast Fonz- CAST: Fresh, S.W. winds; fair at first, pro tably thunder showers later. Very strong S.W. monsoon over the China Sea,
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
10
By L Painters I would have to produce. lent them to defendant as a favour know the bags in case of having to show kit log-book produced. I entered it up on. June 24th I made the entry that the Soler had entries in the book are niade first in pencil. 1 towed Megohm to moerings at 1.15 p.m. The entered the receipt of to tons and afterwards found that it had been delivered 18 c short The means of checking the intake conlies. The deficiency has since been of coal was by counting, the number of delivered from the compadore to the Miner I was not always present to personally receive what had been delivered, for which atmade enteries in the log book. I had to trust to two Chinese engineers to give-me accounts the Solent was at her moorings on Saturday afternoon. I left her at 2:30 p.us. At noon on Saturday they left Kennett Island, arriving at Submarine Mining Pier, at 1215- p.m. The Solent did not leave her moorings until the 27th idem.
ences of all kinds. The first directors to num ber not less than two nor more than seven. The subscribers are to appoint the first. Tya loss of Crown land were disposed of Aberdeen on Wednesday afternoon, the owners of the Paper Mills being the purchasers in each case. One lot was fuland Lot No. 74, which contains 600 square feet, and which is liable to an annual rent of $2. The upset price was 560 and $80 was realised. The other lot was Inland Lot 75, which contains 5,000 square feet and is subject to an annual rent of $12. The upsent price was $500 and the sum realised was $520. -_-_-_____-_-_-_
I HAVE to thank my old friend "Mr.Com mon for a very interesting letter dated London, zist May, says "Daybreak." He has evidently not missed any of the good things. that the old country provides, and writes:The theatres are grand, we have been to seven, and far and away the bost are The Gay Lond Quex and The Tyrany of Tears, both No have seen the Australians twice they are: an exceptionally strong lot and will win nearly: all the county matches, and even the test mat: i have done about six days racing and clics will be no certainty for the old country enjoyed it immensely. There is no getting away from the fact that Tod Sloan can sive a * bit to all our jocks. I went prejudiced but must
Up to the 24th June the bodies of eighty mi ners were recovered from the Hokoku colliery, Japan CHANG Mayji, a Formosun Rebel leader, who recently surrendered himself to the authorities, „has been shot dead by some person unknown, AN application for a charter has been filed in Tokyo to construct a railway from Morimiya Osaka, te Fukuina, Kyoto, z distance of 25% iniles,
A CHARTER 1 construct the Seoul Gensan acknowledge I don't want to make him a loser Railway has been granted to the Naikoku Yo-any more. The horses run so kindly for Iushi-Kaisha, a contractors Company. The and he never busties them, and then his finishes transference of the charter to a foreigner is pros are so beautifully, timed The Phibited:
it is that, with Sloshop
to 1 about a 5 to chan some of the betting brigad on the young An
Tu Pasang Municipality has, by resolution, limited the dimensions of hand carts plying in the streets, and has 180
l'as'aboye
age of the
on
Boys are unable to conti the carta:
the
fer ca
New
bout
Referring to ffen
Dyzam,
19 ft 4 in.hef16ft. tom.below How overflowĆI
fa in belaw
ove {overflow Za
Wong Nei),
Cheonggy
Love STORAGE GALLONS Tytam.. 1240,640,000 Pokfulam 03.440,000 Wong NeiCheong (appro
ximation only)
Toul:1305080,000 -- Hill District dunng Consumption of Water
and
population Consumption Estimate
Consumption
per per
95,893,00
,180,000 20,000,000-3
ictoria
gallons.
Gomez Gripped by Gripper
HAVANA, May General Gomes, who has been slightly for the past two days, became much worse this aftemoon and is now confined to his bed at Quintana He has a high fever and congestion of the lungs. The doctors say he is suffe from acute malarial grippe. His condition thought to be serious Arg o'clock this ayening he was reported to be somewhat improved che is very weak-
The New York Custom-Honger
LONDON, George W. Smalley, New York dept of the London Zills, is the letter this week upon the iniquity York Custom-house official and hete comment humorously on the s
The Speaker says it seems that there is no remedy for the distress of the traveller, but, gratuity, which Collector Bidwell says is not bribe. If he can form a trust with unlimited funds upon which the cuatr icials can be quartered, as p sioners
sible- and
195,000
sible:
gallons
frea
Consump
of Waterin 6th of June:
1898 €6,041,000
held
gallons
Millions Near Star
Particulars recei
tion:
Russi (11.0/ gallons: 1 counts
He that
cracy sense
19 begin
DE ORNSBY,
"Authority,
Estima
population- Consumption
perhead 78% per day The Government analys!
Mrs. Blake, wife of JJ Blake, the govern she had lent him two bags of coal on ment store keeper, said she knew defendant; the 15th. He fetched the coal in the soldierswater is of excellent quality
-A few days after she saw defendant's boy carrying coals in a bucket from Mr. Andrew 6 house, No. 19, in the same road, favou By Lt. Painter: Defendant had not been since he got some coal from Mrs. Andrew'
Mr. Mussco, an engineer, said he had been living with defendant as a lodger since June 15th. He had previously been there as a visitor he had visited defendant between staircase on the 13th he went in on June 15th the 2nd and 15th He saw the stove lying under when stove was rigged ap
By Lt Painter: He did not see stove working on the 15th, but know it had been working since.
the prosecution, showing that it rested fence, and went over the evidence given for
Mr. Hastings then said that was all the de
solely on the two. Chinese: suppers, who cre nof corroborated in any way; and, in fact, tivo passed the "Stone wharf at which boar was detectiver who were down on the Traya'und alleged to have been tied to, three or four times, sappers did not coincide as reg did not see, the boat flo evidencespf
za de defendant's. not there, while the was He then went and said he had sho witnesses were hot, red after he had Icht
hem again,
whet
1ses, as onc
:Destlis
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AN ARTICLE TROM
Brelief
charity prevent
throug that
all sides
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Defar
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