PLAQUE IN BOMBAY,
From September 26th to October 9th the number of cases of plague in Bombay City, has been 247, and deaths 208., LE
THE OUTDBRAK OF INDRAFENT. The following report on the outbreak of rinderpest at the Tokfulum Dairy Farm by the Colonial Veterinary Surgeon; was handed in.
I have the honour to report as follows for the information of the Sanitary Board upon the outbreak of rinderpest at the Pokfulam Dairy Farm Company's premises-two of whose sheds were declared by the Board to be infected at a meeting held on Sept. 27th last. Since that time eleven animals in all have died from the disease vir; one cow, hine young biefer's ,and one small calf.
The last death occured on October tath I do not yet recommend that liese premises be declared free from disease.
REPORT OF THE QUARTERLY INSPECTION · BY THE DISTRICT VISITING SUB-COMMITTEE. The following report was submitted to the Sanitary Board at their ineeling this afternoon. Report of the Sub-Committee of the Sanitary Board appointed to make quarterly inspections of Heakh Districts--for quarter ending Decem. ber 31st.
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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1899.
THE WAR.
FROM AMERICAN PAPERS.· ́
Kruger's American Sympathisers,
NEWYORK, October 11th.
A great mass-mcoting was held in Carnegie Hall to night to express sympathy with the Beers in their controversy with Great Britain, The flag of the Transvaal republic hung side by side with the stars and stripes. The colours of the Orange Fres State were also displayed. On the platform and in the ampitheatre were gathered men of all shades of political faith. Many women were present.
Augustus Van Wyck, who was the Dem- Dematic candidate for Governor in opposition is Roosevelt, fresided. A number of societies were represented, including the Daughters of the American Revolution, Sons of the "Revolu tion, Society of Colonial Dames, Order of the Loyal Légion, Holland Society, Holland Dames and the United Irish Societies. Among those present wern General James R. O'Beitne, who recently was appointed repre. sentative of the Boers in this country. The long list of vice presidents includes Governor Pingree of Michigan, Senator Mason of Hi- nais, Senator Plait of New York and Senator Teller of Colorado.
We have the honour to report that on the
Van Wyck made a speech in which he 17th October we made an inspection of Health District No. 9, which has this year and in pre-characterized the pending struggle as one of vious years proved a very hot-bed of plague the strong against the weak. The following is a list of the houses, we visited, with the number of floors and a note of the plague cases.
SAI-WAT LANE:-Went through this lane and noticed that nearly all the ground floors, which are really basements, were now un occupied last year they were inhabited the drains were choked with dirt and rubbish, though said to have been cleared and swept at noon. Some down pipes from the upper floors were choked with fifth, and the sullage water overflowing from the cistern heads and falling into the lane. Air very foul in this lanc owing
to this.
Bourke Cockran then took the platforms and was received with a tremendous ovation. He spuke for an hour, and while the applause was cyclonic at times, there were a good many interruptions on the part of several hundred English sympathizers who occupied seats in the rear of the hall and in the galleries. Mr. Cockran went into detail on the relations Between the two contending nations, spoke of England's rights in the making of treaties with the Boers, and added:
The United States has as much right to intervene to prevent aggression and preserve peace as England has for the gratification of SECOND STREET NO. 105, floors, 8 cubi-greed and the spoliation of territory. President cles on first floor on which 25 adults and many Kruger was within his rights, and I believe children were living, rent of the first floor stepped outside his daty when he consented to discuss the question of citizenship with any $7.50 a month, walls clean.
person who should couple it with a threat. The ostensible reasons assigned for Mr. Cham- berlain's policy are so inadequate that we are compelled to look for the real reasons else where. Why is it that the peace of the world is endangered on such a flimsy pretense?
accordingly he appeals to each to contribute the utmost possible.
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Johnson, J. Farrow, W. A. Hanson and servant, Simla
Mrs. Iberg and child, Miss W. Gaskin, Mrs. and Miss Almeidas, Mr.C. F. Childs, Mr. and Mrs. Barret, Major Sir Horace McMahon, Mr. George A. March, Major C. M. Cobell, Mesars. C. T. Robinson, F. J. Walwyn, Ho Tham Tong,:: Ng Yuk Chi and servant, Mr. and Mrs. Ander.. son, Mr. Borrett, Mr. and Mrs. Robins and. infant, 4 Chinese and 2.Sikh. For Singapore Chinese. For,Bombay-Mr. O. B. Kohlar.
Departed.
the war I am not able to guess... It seems to be a matter of the greatest uncertainty: I hear that Great Britain, will not begin the wiping out.. process until December. In the menorime wo
Navy Proposes to Act.
SIMONSTOWN, October 12 (delayed in shall see what we shall see. I have received no special instructions or news from the Trans-
transmission). vaal during the last forty-eight hours, and I ex-
The Commander-in-Chief issued a general pact none, having long ago recolved directions signal for the feet last evening. The naval eral as to what course for me to take when mutters reached this stage. I shall remain on the Con-gade is in readiness to disembark, and is now busy with preparations for landing A tinent, and if anything further can be done to haggage train was kept waiting all night for Culjon the interest of iny Government, I shall, of the brigade. Admiral Harris has notified the course, endeavour to do it, although there seems inhabitants that shore boats approaching the nothing left but to fight to the bitter end."
war ships at night are liable to be fired upon,
Great activity is displayed in naval circles and on board the war ships. A state of war has been prochimed, and landing parties have been selected, fully equipped for service and ready at a moments notice. Her Majesty's
Mr. White seemed much distressed over the rupture, and evidently did not entertain the least hope of Boer success. He said the Trans vaal agency in Brussels woukl be continued as
the Fampeau headquarters of the Govermanent
Treachery at Toronto.
TORONTO, ONT, October 11th." Friends of the Boers attempted about to o'clock to-night to burn down that part of Toronto fort in which is stored the equipment for Ontario and the western section of the South African contingent. The equipment was ready to hand out at a moment's notice, An officer ou going the ronds saw a fire and with help extinguished it just in time, for in a few minutes the interior would have been blaz ing. An investigation showed that rags and paper saturated with ell had been piled up against the wendwork and fired. The police anul pickets are hunting for the incendiaries suspected and quadruple guards are now on duty. The Government will offer a reward for the discovery of the criminal.
The Flying Squadron.
NEW YORK, October 12th. The Horh London cable says: The pro- posed formation of a British flying squadron is a purely defensive measure and inspired by the bitter hostility to England displayed by the Continental press. The Russian official organs are foremost in threats and inciteinents to joint action against Great Britain, and though official ly Germany proctims itself neutral the German press is second only to Russia in its denuncia tion of England's South African policy. Though not believing at present that these out bursts of rancour will materialize the British Government is taking precautions against eventualities.
ship Powerful will land 300 men.
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Diamonds Going up.
NEW YORK, October (3th.
News of actual hostilities between English and Buer forces in South Africa led the in mediate effect of sending the prices of diamonds up. Nothing definite as to the exact amount of advance can be stated, as the larger houses did not act in concert. Some of the houses in Maiden lane currying large stocks refused to quote any price to customers, and it was evident. that they looked for heavy increases in the price of precious stones, and that they were planning to take advantage of the situation by holding on to their stacks. The war will at once curtail the supply of diamonds.
The world now takes diamonds to the value of about $30,000,000 per year, and more than go per cent of the supply comes frout the Transvaal or territory sn close to it that war would have a disastrous effect on the mining industry. Diamonds are now 50 per cent higher than they were a year ago, and it was freely predicted to-day that they would go up another so per
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LONDON, Octolier 14th.
Narrow Escape of Mr. Rhodes. According to the Kimberley correspondent of the Daily Telegraph, Mr. Cecil Rhodes had a narrow escape from capture while on his way there. His train was delayed as he passed the Moulder river three hours after the expiration of the ultimatum, when the Loers were only five miles distant, and some of their spins were Mr. Rhodes was actually on the platform. not recognised. Had he been, bis capture would have been easy, as the line was not de He believes the strength of the enemy is greatly exaggerated, and that they cause of anxiety is ignorance of artillery strength.
Formosa Sullberg...... Independent Petrarching
D. Juan d'Austria... Mongkut Germania..
Cosmopolitan
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PASSED THE CANAL. Outward 17th October Arab, Avala, Secret 29th October - dmtria, 20th October Patroclus, Queen Cristina.
27th dsama, Catania, Khalif, Singapore. October Benalder, Glenarthy, Oceanien, Kamakura Maru, Kirkle, Norman Isles, 31st October-Sarnia, ifridi, Ulysses, Burma. 3rd November-Ernest Simons, Strathggie, 7th November-Glenloch, Prinz Heinrich, Marduf, Clio, Kostroma, Eleauer.
Homeward 7th November -- Sarpeden, Sado Maru
Shipping.
Arrivals.
Per Bayern, from Shanghai for Singapore- Mr. Dynimond. For. Port Said-Mesins. A Kupli and B. Dux. For Genoa-Mr. and Mrs. W. Lamond and child, Consul General Dr. and Mrs. Knappe and child, Capt.-Liout. Th. v, Burt and child, Misses Sholders, Robinson, Mr. Born, Mr. Paul Meyer, Mr. and Mrs. E. W
and Mrs. A. R. Bergling and child, Messrs. D. E. Lambert, Heinze, and Mr. and Mrs. G. Wederer. For Naples-Mr. and Mrs: S. Zaft, For Southampton-Mr. and Mrs. Averill and children, Messrs. W. F. Hunters and F. Fam ing
For Antwerp-Mr. and Mrs. A.T Schepers and children. For London-Miss H.. Moreton. Mr. H. Walmsby, Mr. and Mrs Christie and children, Mr. and Mrs. G. Ritchie and children, and Mrs. Prentice and child. For Messrs. Manegru, B. Toft, P. Anderson and G. Litizia. From Foochow for Genoa-Rev. and Mrs. Goddard and child. From Yokohama for
FAME, British torpedo-hoat destroyer, 360, Singapore--Mr. and Mrs. Ross Park. For Lient-Con. W. J. Keyes, Eh Nov., Genoa-H.I.G.M. Navy Inspector Flakowski. For Southampton-Miss E. Thornton, and Mr, Shanghai 5th November.
T. Saure. From Kobe for Southe upton-Mrs. WarTING, British torpedo-baat destmyer, 360,
F. W. Gotch and children. For London-Mr. T Lieut.-Comtr. E. Kelley, Sth Nor,,-
C. W. Waters. From Nagasaki for Singapore- Shanghai 5th November.
--Mrs, K. Miki, Mrs. K. Kichi, and Mrs, M. AMERICA MARU, Japanese steamer, 3,539, P.
Matsuno. For Genoa-Consul and Mrs. H. H. Gaing, 9th Nov.--San Francisco 14th
G. de Castillo. For Bremerhaven-Messrs. Oct., and Nagasaki 5th Nov., Mails and
A. Bradhering, O. Knebel and T. Findersen. General-1, S. Van Buren.
For Bremen-Messrs. H. Liehrs and H. Knich. reinn. From Hongkong for Singapore→→ AUSTRALIAN, British steamer, 3,000, P. T. Helms, gth Nov., Melbourne 3rd Oct,
Messrs. W. Pierce, W. H. Coonley, Mr. and Sydney 14th, Ports Darwin 28th, and
Mrs. Boune, Messrs. H. D. Bowles, A. Dub. Manila 6th Nov, General,—Gibb, Living-bers, Lee Sie Yue, F. H. Brooks, and 6 Chi
ston & Co.
HATTAN, British steamer, 1,183, f. S. Roach, 9th Nov,-Swatow 8th Nov, General.- Douglas, Lapraik & Co. MEETOO, Chinese steamer, 1,339, Bigast, 9th No-Canton gth Nov., Leneral... S. N. Co. INARA MARU, Japanese steamer, 3,839, W.
SHEUNG FUNG LASK, 9 feet wide: Inspected Nos. 16, 18, 6 and 4, found cubicles on all ground foors. The first floors have not the four feet space above the cubicles nearest eaves required by law as usual the only window is monopolized by one cubicle, excluding light
The answer is on the tongue of every Eng- and air from all the others-plague occurred in Nos. 6 and 16 this year-all the houses in this lishman, but it suggests such recklessness, such lane were condemned as unfit for-human needless moral depravity, that would not habitation, and have since been altered and undertake to formulate it. Letan Englishman The formation of an Irish corps with Kruger will not attack the entrenchments. The chiet CLARA, German steamer, 673, A. Hansen, 9th
answer it and it proclaims the infauny of their
much.improved by the owner
SECOND STREET, No. 78-cubicles on all floors, very dark, back premises wet and un- wholesome owing to level below Third Street, TAK SING LANE-Inspected both floors of Nos. 5 and 7-large sized cubicles, the one next the window monopolizing the light and air-
number No. 7 is a sheenker's shop in which of young boys are employed-plague occurred in No. 5.
ON WY LANE-Inspected two houses. SECOND STREET-No. 40-On Wy Lane forms a back lane to the first floor Second Street and very clearly demonstrates the "value of back lanes plague occured No. 40.
Inspected a lane without a name in which a number of new three storied houses are being built. They seem to have insufficient space in the rear for light and ventilation-Saw two frouses.
INSPECTED SAI-VING POON MARKET which is much overcrowded, dark and low but clean- urgently needs whitewashing and general repairs.
CENTRE STREET, No. 26, no remarks. SAI-UN LANE No. 26--inhabited chiefly by street coolies, very dark and overcrowded-as- certained that the rant of the front zubiolo watch got the light and air was $10 per month and the back ones $1.50, seems very high for the accommodation afforded
TOR SEEN STREET, Inspected Nos. 21 and 23-first floors common lodging house for men, lop floors brothels.
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In all we visited 9 streets and lanes and 17 houses, in four of which plague had occurred we were chiefly struck by the overcrowding in all cases, and the absence of light and air in all the cubicles except the one next the window.
The ordinance now before the Legislative Council will, if passed, effect great improvement in this District, by abolishing cubicles on the ground floors, and putting back from the win- dows 4 feet all other cubicles.
(Sd.) R. D. ORMSBY,
F. H. MAY. EDWARD OSBORNE, 25-How long has Inspector Philips been in charge of No. 9 District? He does not seen to have a very good knowledge of the capacity of habitation of the floors and other such details. The District generally was not clean.
(Sa) H. May.
P. S.-It seemed to me the street scavengers were badly needed in all the parts we visited I suggest that scavenging contractor be dealt
with.
(Sd) E. OSDORNE
The President asked for further reports on.- SAI WAT LANE-The down pipes of 115 and 117 second street (the basements of which hoases front Sai Wat lane) are choked and a nuisance, notice will be served on the owner to abate the same within 48 hours.
ON SHEUNG FUNG LANE.-In the case of top stories it has always been customary to take the average distance between the top of the partition and the roof beans (where no ceiling exists) and in these houses the average exceeds 4. In any case the only enbielo-biely koma ilusan then-gl-space-abue the partition is the onc. which monopolizes the window with the street on which the back yard and under the last para of S. 8. h such cubicles are exempt from the regulation, do not think any thing need be done until the new cubicle regulations become law.
ON LANE WITHOUT A NAME.-No address is given and hence i have not been able to inspect these houses but in any case the law does not require..open spaces in the rear at present and hence no action could be taken.
ON THE VICE-PRESIDENT'S MINUTE. Since January 1899. previous to which he had charge of No. 6 District.The Board directed that he should be moved after the conclusion of the case against F. H. Kew and Lo Wing Inspector Phillips was appointed to the Depart ment on August, 16th 1897.
Governmen
"In all the history of the human, race," shouted Mr. Cockran, defy any man to find an instance where war has been based upon
reason as atracions as this."
Mr. Cockran eulogized President Kruger, who
was cheered.
"It has been said," he continued, "that while the President of the United States sympathizes with the Transvaal, yet he loves England to well in remonstrate. If this be so then he is ready to connive at oppression. But this is Bol so."
He declared his belief that if England gors to war with the Transvaal the United States will forcibly advance her claims regarding the Alaskan baundary.
These resolutions were adopted:
The difficulty and delay in mobilizing an army corps for South Africa is regarded as most unfortunate and calculated to induce Greal Britain's enemies abroad to take advantage offended. the present crisis to satisfy old animosities. excites violent resentment, The Globe advises commanders of British forces that their duty, should they capture any Irishmen aming Kroger's forces, would be to "shout the like dogs."
The meeting of the Cabinet tomorrow furnishes occasion for a big demonstration by the sapporters of the Government and élaboraté police arrangements are being made to cope with the anticipated crowd. This is an innova- tion. Heretofore the assembling of the Cabinet, even at the most critical tines, has been witnessed by only small gatherings of illers or casual passers-by
England's Reply to the Boer
Ultimatum.
LORDOX, October 12th. Following is the text of the British reply to the Boer ultimatum:
"Resolved, That this meeting having con- sidered the difficulty which has arisen between
"Chamberlain to Milner, High Commis- Great Britain ar the South African Republic, and having examined the relation of these two sioner, seit 19:45 p. m., October 10th, 1899: Her Majesty's Government has received with States, as defined by the convention of 1881
great regret the peremptory demands of the and 1884, is of the opinion that Great Britain
any right of intervention in South African Reput conveyed in your does not affairs of the South African Repub-elegram of October 9th. You inform the the internal
Government of the South African Republic in ↑ lic aither by treaty or by international law.
reply that the conditions demanded by the Government of the South African Republic are such as Her Majesty's Government' deems it impossible to discuss."
Resolved, That this meeting is al o of the opinion that the South African Republic, al though not bound to comply with any of the demands of Great Britain, has shown a proper and commendable willingness to consider the alleged grievance and to grant reasonable pri vileges, and that, therefore, it is the duty of Great Britain not to force a conflict in South Africa, but either to accept the offered reforms or leave the whole matter to a court of arbitra. lion.
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be transmitted to the Government of the United States, to the Government of Great Britain and to the Government of the South African Republic."
It had been rumoured around the ball that the meeting would break up in a seething mass of people burning a Union Jack, It was expected by the plotters that pandeponian would reign, At the end of the meeting a man in the rear of the hall, with a few followers as a bodyguard, seized a Union jack that was hoisted there and tore it to shucts. Then he turned to run and was thrown out of the hall by the police.
The Boer Consul General on the War.
LONDON, October 11th. Montague White, Consul General ofthe South African Republic in London, closed the con sulate this afternoon and immediately left for the Continent.
American Neutrality.
WASHINGTON, October 12th. The following statement was issued by the State Departinent to-day:
"The President has received a large number of petitions signed by many citizens of distinc tion, requesting him to tender the mediation of the United States to settle the difficulties existing between the Government of Great Britain and that of the Transvaal He has received other petitions on the same subject, some of them desiring him to make common cause with Great Britain to redress the wrongs alleged to have been sufferert by the Uitlanders and especially by American citizens in the Transvaal, and others wishing him to assist the Bours against alleged aggression.
"It is understood that the President does
"1"understand," continues the correspon dent, "that a flying column is being organised for the protection of the railroad between the Drauge-river and Kimberley. Trustworthy in formation shows that the Orange Free State has half its available force, viz. 10,000 men, scattered along the extensive western harder between the Vaal and Orange rivers. The strategy displayed in their present disposition is crude."
The Pali Mail Gazette publishes the follow. ing dispatch from Mafeking, dated Wednesday: "It is reported that the younger burghers, dis satisfied with Commander Cronje for not at- tacking the British position yesterday, inve sent him to the rear and appointed another to command."
SHIPPING REPORTS.
Bainbridge. 9th Nov.-Rotterdam 12th Sept., and Singapore 3rd Nov., General.
Nippon Yusen Kaisha. MADZURÚ MARU, Japanese steamer, 667, T. Ogata, 9th Nov-Amoy and Swatow 7th Nov., General-Mitsui Bussan Kaisha.
Nov-Haiphong bil Nov., Rice.--Jebsen & Co.
9th Nov,-Philadelphia 8th Sept., Kerosing NDAUNTE, Buitish steamer, 2,020, S. Elcoale,
Dil--Order.
Nov-Pakhoi and Hoihow 8th Nov, HALAN, French steamer, 377, W. Bast, th
General A. R. Marty. CHUSAN, British steamer, 2,852, E. Street, 9th Nov., Shanghai 7th Nov., Mails and General -P. & 0. %. N. Co. HUK, French steamer, 704, P. Merlees, 4th Nov.-Haiphong 6th Nov., and Hoihow 8th, General.-A. R. Marty,, WEST YORK, British bark, 706, N. S. Faister, 9th Nov.-Albong, WA. 4th July, Sandal Wood.-Order.
KIUKIANG, British steamer, 1240, C. F. Ara- old, 9th Nov,-Canton gth, Nov., General,
Butterfick & Swire. BONAVENTURE, British cruiser, 4.360-tors, R. H. J. Montgomerie, C B., RN, 9th Nov, -- from a cruise.
Gaptain Roach, of the steamship Haitan, from Swatow, reports-Moderate E. 10 E.N.E.
Clearances at the Harbour Office. liree and sea, cloudy and clear. Vessels in Swatow :--Thales, Vibsang, Trem and Tui-ingsang, British str., for Shanghai. chrong.
NOTANDA.
CALENDAR.
NOVEMBER.
Meteorological means based on fifteen years' observations to 1895.
Barometer
Thermometer
Humidity..... Rainfall
03
..63 ..1.302
OR date
4 pn
TO-DAY
WEATHER REPORT.
Chudair at
TO M
30.03
20.05
73
$3
10.03
TO-DAY.
Barometer...... Temperature Flumidity Rainfall....
Thursday, 9th November, 1899.
Sultberg, Gennan str., for Newchwang. Keong Wai, British str, for Bangkok. Blastin, British str., for Swalow. Pak Kong, British str., for Canton. australian, British str., for Shanghai Kwai Lum, British steam-launch, for Macao.
Departures.
Nov. 9, Chim, Gendan str., for Saigon, Nov. 9. Tamsui Marn, Jap, str., for Swatow, Nov. 9. Takaung, British str., for Swataw. Nov. 9, Hanoi, French str., for Haiphong Nov. 9 Wingsang, British str., for Shanghai. Nov. 9, Zweina, British str., for Singapore.
Passengers--Arrived.
Per Haitan, froin Swalow-82 Chinese. Ver Australian, from Sydney-Capt. P. G. Anderson, Messrs. Fink Chapman, Mr. H. Sheafle, Miss J. Naughlin, Messrs. D. Me Credie, J. D. F. Lausing, Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Cox, Master Cox, Mr. and Mrs. W. Wakeford Cox, infant, child and agid, Miss Ons, Messrs.
J. S. Brugham, Bertrand Steer, Mrs. E. C. Hall and infant, Mr. P. Scott, and 21 Chinese in
Chinese-7th of with moon of 25th year of steerage. From Queensland-Messis, Camp
Kreang-si.
Sun-- Rises
יי
Sets
High water-torning
Afternoon Low water--Morning, Afiernann ANNIVERSARIES.
not think it expedient to take action in any of these directions. As to taking sides with either party to the dispute, it is not to be thought of As to mediation, the President has received no intimation faoin either of the countries that the meliation of the United States would be accepted, and in the absence of such intimation from both parties there is nothing in the rules of international usage to justify any offer of inediation in the present circumstances. It is known that the President may be avoided, but if, unfortunately, they should come to pass, the efforts of this Goven. ment will be directed as they are at present 1886 -to seeing that neither our national interests nor those of our citizens shall suffer unneces sary injury."
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shr. 44min. hr. Jomin. shr. 16min.
1841-Prince of Wales born. 1866 The French repulsed at Korea..
hell, J. A. Verhaef, and 31 Chinese in steerage. From Pot Darwin Chinese in steerage. From Timor-Messrs. A. Gomes da Silva, S. Clair da Silva, José, Maria d' Amorin, Miguel Clasaucio, Arabi Bomarin, and 3y Chinese in steerage. From Manila-Mr. Andrews.
Mr. White's departure was not attended by sincerely hopes and desires that hostilities 1875-Loss of the steamer Glengle on Namoa Messrs. A.' Archibald, J. W. Duncan, and P.
any excitement. Before leaving England be said: "The expected has happened only hope the hellishness of this premeditated crushing out of a hardy republic is now ap parent. Let me remind Amèrica that the onus of war lies not upon those who fire the first shot, but
those who compel it to be fired.
nically we have temporarily put our selves in the attitude of an aggressor, but whe would not have done so when he believed the existence of his country was at stake? think we must look far ahead to see the consequences of this war. Instead of the pacification of South Africa, which is the alleged aim of England, we shall have perpetual unrest. These very people for whom England is now fighting will tum against her rule as bitterly as they are now protesting against ours.
"For weeks I had seen England's determi nation to force a hostile issue or rather Mr. I am sure he is the only Chamberlain's. member of the Cabinet whose mind was thoroughly made up throughout all the nego tiations. What his intentions were is evident from the situation to-day. Had the franchise been the chief grievance our live-year proposi- ON MR, OSBGENE'S MINUTE, Street scaveng- tion would certainly have been accepted. I have reason to believe that England enters upon ing is done between 5:00 am, and 9.00 am
her warlike course by no means a unit. Op- and again from 12 noon until 3.30.to 4.00 p.m., but the whole District is overrun with position to Mr. Chamberlain's policy exists to a hawkers who foul, the streets with vege-greater extent than is generally conceded. table and other refuse at all liours of the day and render it very difficult to keep the place clean-1 did not find it at all untidy this offer noon and Inspector Clerihew reports that the scavenging coolies work well andlare well looked. after in the District
(Sd) FW GLARK.
"Our evident desire to conciliate has been much appreciated, and our refusal to allow our affairs to be administered by another nation has not excited genuine indignation here.or any quarter of the globe. However, Mr. Chamberlain has accomplished his purpose and all hope is gone. I believe, nevertheless, that The Medical officer, of Health attached then considerable reversal in British opinion would be affected by any serious defeat, for most of following unutch FAQ CN
those now supporting the Government are domy so with a light hent and on general prin ciples, not stopping to count the cost of war."
Mr. White cited the Isandiwhama massacre as an instance, of such a change in British opinion. He then said i
The house repotted as overcrowded buve been visited at night one house of two fnors contained 44 persons instead of 41 (the legal limit) The other contained 21. persons instead of 17, but this 27 is made up as follows to adults and to children, the children counting as half an adult although several of them were iofunte in arms
suppose there can be only one ultimate result of the hostilities. As to the duration of
Boer Manifesto to. the Afrikanders. PRETORIA, October 12th (via Lorenzo Marques, October 13th).
1.
Island, with the Captain and several of the crew. Steamship Plainmeller last seen off Quru; supposed to have foundered with all hands. 1687-Celebration of the Queen's Jubilee in
Hongkong.
Per Inaba Marn, from Singapore for Hong- kong-Mr. and Mr. C. Cundall and two child- ren, Miss Robert, Mrs. Roben, Messrs. H. Keylock and A. Brodrick, Capt. IL.N Cadogan, Duncan, Miss J. Jamieson, Mrs. Watson's two children, three Japanese and two Chinese,
d'Adesky, For Shanghai-Miss Dr. Bennell, For Manila-Messrs. V. Vaudevenne and Ed. fisses M. Parkes and ingram and two Chi-
nese.
An official manifesto has just been addressed Chinese-8th of roth maon of 25th year of Europeans and two children in steerage.
to Afrikanders throughout South Africa, appeal ing to them to resist "the unjust demands of Great Britain, and accusing Lord Salisbury, Mr.. Chamberlain and Sir Alfred Milner of treachery, It blames the Queen for condoning what it describes as "Mr. Chamberlain's criminal policy," and declares that the clear desire and abjects of Great Britain are to deprive the Transvaal of independence on account of the gold mines of the Rand.
TO-MORROW. Friday, 10th November, 1899.,
Kwang-sü,
bhr. timing Sun-Rises
Sets
*** 5hr, 18min Moon-First Quarter 12 þym. High water-Morning ohr. agmin. Afternoon phr. sqmin. Shr. 38min. Low water-Warning
6hr. 3ourin.
Afternoon ANNIVERSARIES. 1483--Martin Luther born. 1848-New Government Offices, Hongkong,
For Kobe-Messrs. T. H. Nind, W. Owen, K. Nakamura and M. Imose. For Yokolina-Consul S. Todoh, Mr. J. Guy, Lord Henry Thyune, Miss Archer, Mr. G. Jef ferson Dr. K. Tano,. Mr. T Reeves and 15
Per America Maru, from San Francisco, &c. Mrs. Eastman Curry, Miss Nellie Powers, Mrs. W. R. Grove, Mrs. E. B. Moseley, Misses 1. Moseley (2), Alrs. W. F. Gwynne, Mrs, and Miss E. E. Booth, Mrs. C. R. Trowbridge, Mrs. J. W. Mangles, Mrs. W. R. Thompson, Mrs. W. B. Reynolds, Miss M. E. Flinn, Mrs. E. P. Crowne, Mrs. Waldo Evans, Mrs. S. O. L.. Potter, Mrs. P. E. Pierce, Mrs. F. C. Armstrong, Mrs. R. H. Leigh, Mrs. H. F. Rethers, Mrs. Grace P. Cowles, Mrs. F. D. Evans, Mr. J. Anthony, Master and Mrs. W. D. Crosby, Miss Crosby, Mrs. G. P. Abeant, Mrs. H. F. Dalton, Miss A. L. Lowell, Master and Mrs. L. I.. Cooper, Mrs. A. F. Prescott, Mrs. C. D.
The manifesto says that "Great Britain has offered two alternatives, a five-year franchise and war," and then goes on to say: "A difference between the two governments of two years on the franchise question is considered 1892-Japanese barque Chibaya Mure lost aff Roberts, Mrs. C. R. Elliott, Mrs. E. D. Gibson,
by Her Majesty's Government sufficient justifi- cation for an endeavour to swallow the two republics. In conclusion it reminds Afrikan ders that "God will assuredly defend the right." The manifesto is signed by Mr. Reitz, Secret- ary of State. A million copies will be printed in Dutch and English.
CAPE TOWN, October 13th.. Mr. Hofmeyer, in his appeal issued under the auspices of the Afrikander Bond, asking for subscriptions for the relief of the widows and families of burghers killed in the Transvaal conflict, says that notwithstanding strenuous. efforts to preserve peace war has been virtually declared. He says that there are few Afrikan ders who are not bound by the ties of relation ship and friendship with the inhabitants of both republics, and that they should express their natural sympathy. Their duty as British sub- jects forbids them from, taking up their weapons and joining in the work of warfare.
completed. 1887--Statue of Sir Arthur Kennedy unveiled
in the Botanic Gardens.
Barren Island.
SHIPPING AND MAIL NEWS.
MAILS DUE English (Clyde) to-morrow. Indian (Catherine Apear) 14th inst. German (Konig Albert) 18th inst, Australian (Chingi) toth inst. AmericanGaelic) 22nd inst. American (Flongkong" Muru) 29th inst
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Master and Mrs. Cardwell, Mastar Cardwell, Mrs. and Miss G. McPickrell, irs. F. Lawton, Mrs. and Miss B. T. Walling, Miss R. Blan chard, Mrs. M. Robertson, Mr. A. F. Gardner, Mr. and Miss MacLeod, Mr. F. Ellon, Misses Vero Ellon and D. Cloyburg, 263 Chinese and
Japanese,
Per Chusan, from Shanghai for London Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Smith and 3 children, Miss Bryce, and Mr. and Mrs. Layton. For Mar seilles Mr. L. Hunnet. For Brindisi-Miss Dodd For Penang-Mr. and Mrs. Pike. For Hongkong-Mrs. Morrise amab, Hon. and Mrs. J. T. Fassett, Miss Fassett, Mr. Fassett, Jr., lch and 3 children, governess and inaid, Mr. and
The O. S. S. Co.'s steamer Patrochus Sgapore this woning and is due in Hongs. Trimley, Master Frimley, Miss Toinery kong on 14th inst.
The N. G. 1. steamer Bisagno teft Bombay for this port on the 4th instant and is due here on or about the 33rd instant.
Mr. and Mrs. Tagieur, Mr. and Mrs. R. Jack, 2 children and 2 servants, Mr. W. T. Greeson and servant, Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Shaw, Mr. L. D. Glover, Hon. R. Bathurst, Messrs. G. H. Polts and servant, J. McKic and servant, Hon.
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nese. For Colombo-Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Caldwell, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Buell, and Miss J. Buell, Mrs. and Miss G. Maxwell, Prof and Mrs. M. Kellog, Dr. Velas, miss I. Okwan, Mrs. Wiedman, and Mr. H. Wiedman. For Genoa-Mr. J. Focke, Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Fullerton, Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Hasset, Messis. J. : Jessen, J. Colaf, B. Castro, A. Fabello, Dr. Wittenberg and Dr. Kuhne. For Antwerp Messrs. R. Oxenham, E. Olsen, G. Defauza, For London-Capt. Daly, and A. Gerare. Messrs. V. Nelson, E. Comforth, A. Payne and Lawrence. For Bremen-Messrs. Wiedemann and W. Schroder.
F.
STEAMERS EXPECTED.
Names.
Clyde............... Kawachi Maro Idzumi Maru Nankin.. Vindobona Tanialus
From.
Duc.
Singapore Moji.. Moji....
To-morrow Nov. itth
Nov. 17th
Singapore
Nov. 13th
Singapore
Nov. 13th
Singapore
Nov. 14th
„Nov. '14th'
Konig Alberg...... Colombo.... Chingly
Port Darwin ... Nov. 19th:
Hiroshima Maru... Bombay. Nov, 20th. San Francisco... Nov. zznd Gaélic Lady Juicey Japan Nov. 28th Hongkong Maru... San Francisco... Nov. 29th
We would dueet the attention of shipping arms to the sayla in which "Steamers Expected" and "Projected Sailings" now published in these columns, and in so doing respect intly urge the managers of shipping firms to give order to their clerks to furnish this office, on the forms already sup fel gratis with the latest neilt intonation every day;
·PROJECTED SAILINGS.
Ship
Abergeldie
Algoa..... Ambria ......
Bamberg
Destination. Date:
Portland, &c Jan, 27th San Francisco, &c. Nov; 21st Havre, &c... Dec. 24th
America Maru... San Francisco, &c. Nov. 14th Havre, &c... Nay, 28th. Straits, &c. ...Amoy
Bayern
Bellerophon
Mar. 7th Nov. 17th
Marseilles, &c....
|Nov. 17th
Changsha
Sydney, &c.......
Nov. 21st
Bingo Maru
Carlisle City......San Diego, &c. ...Dec. 3156. China
San Francisco, &c. Dec. 16th Chinguu...
Kobe
Nov. 19th Chusan ......Europe, &c.......... Nov. 11th. City of Dublin...Victoria, B.C.Dec. 30th. City of London... Victoria, B.C....... Nov. 18th Clyde.
Nov, 11th Shanghai Coptic
San Francisco, &c. Jan/20th Diamante
Manila
...Nov, 10th. San Francisco, &c. Dec. 23rd Vancouver, &c...... Jan. 17th
Nov2and Dec.. zoth Manila... Nov 13th San Francisco, &c. Nov. 30th London.....
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Dorics
Nov, 20th
Nov. 11th
China ... Emp. Emp. India Emp. Japan Esineralda Gaelic Glenshiel Guthrie... Sydney, &c.......Nov. 18th Hailoong
Swatow, &c......
¡Nov. toth Haitan
Swatow, &c..... London. Nov. Tath Hector Hongkong Maru San Francisco, &c. Dec. 9th Idzumni Maru. Viétoria, B.C....... Nov. 16th Inaba Maru Yokohama ... Nov. 1oth Karlsruhe. ..Strails, &c. Fan. 24th Kasuga Maru Thursday Is, &c... Nov. 24th König Albert...Straits, &c. Déc. 13th
Havre, &c. Königsberg..
Dec. 10th Kosai Maru... Vladivostock, &c... Nov. 23rd Kunisang
Singapore, &c...... Nov. 17th Lady Joicey...... San Diego, & ...Nov. 30th Legazpi
Manila... Machaon
London... Maidzurs Maru... Swatow, &c..... Malacca
London.... Montmouthshire.. Portland, &c. Meyune
........ New York Nankin Shanghai Nippon Maru Oldenburg .....
.... Straits, &c. Preussen...........
...Straits, &c. Prinz Heinrich... Straits, &c. Queen Adelaide..Victoria, I.C. Rosetta
Japan Sachsen Shanghai......
Saint Irene
Sibiria St. Jerouve. Strathgyle.. Stuttgart- Suevia Sungkiang Taiwan ..... Vindobona Wuhu
Nov. 11th. Nov. 28th
Nov. 12th
Nov. 30th
Dec. 23rd
Nov. 15th
Nov. 16th
San Francisco, &c.Jan. 3rd
Feb. 21st
Jan, roth
Dec. 27th Nov, 25th
Nov. rith
Feb. 7th.
Straits, &c..... Victoria, B.C. ......Dec. 91h ILondon....... Havre, &c.
Nov. 16th Nov. 18th New York. ....... Nov. 16th San Diego, &c. ...Dec. 15th
Straits, &c.
Havre, &c.
Manila
Mar. 21st
Nov. 19th
Nov, 15th
Nov. 15th Nov. 10th.
Shanghai............ Nov. 14th Shanghai, &c. Shanghai.
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