To-day's Advertisements.
PUBLIC AUCTION..
*HE'Undersigned has received instructions THE
to Sell by
PUBLIC AUCTION,
FOR ACCOUNT OF WHOM IT MAY CONCERN TO-MORROW
(THURSDAY), the 16th November, 1899, at 1 o'clock,
At the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon
Wharf and Godown Company.
A LARGE QUANTITY OF GOODS
All more or less damaged by by fire andfor water ex 5.5. Poseidon. Comprising:-
BEANS, PEAS, RICE, GARLIC, SUGAR, MATTING, MATCHES, FIRE CRAC KERS, FLOUR, &c.'*
On View at the place of sale. TERMS OF SALE:-AS customary.
PAUL BREWITT,
Auctioneer.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1899.
To-day's Advertisements.
THEATRE ROYAL.
A
GRAND VARIETY CONCERT
will be given "TO-NIGHT
(WEDNESDAY), the 15th November,
Programme is one of the fullest and best that has ever been given in Hong.
kong, and will consist of SONGS (Comic and otherwise), DANCES, SLEIGHT-OF-HAND, AND STUMP
SPEECHES,
BY OUR BEST TALENT, THE WHOLE TO CÒNCI.UDE WITH A SCREAMING FARCE,
"THE
entitled HANDY by the
MAN,"
ROYAL ENGINEERS VARIETY CLUB The Artistes include Messrs. G. Lammert, Hongkong, 15th November, 1899. [14278 C. Crispin, R. J. Bentley, A. M. Gale, W.
Terrill, E. J. Yarwood, W. Pearce, C. McCann, IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL "LINE. ► H. Franklin (one of the First Actors to visit Japan and China), J. H. Oxberry, Sergts. STEAM TO
Viggers, Ward, Mepham, Howell, Cpls. Sim- mers and Walsh, and others,
SHANGHAI, NAGASAKĮ, KOBE AND
УОКОНАМА.
"HE Steamship
THE
“KÖNIG ALBERT,"
ofthe. NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD. Captain O. Clippers, will leave for the above places, TO-MORROW, the 16th instant, at A.M, NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD. For futher Particulars, apply to
MELCHERS & CO., Agents.
Hongkong, 15th November, 1899.
Mr, A. G. Ward, Accompanist. THE BAND OF THE HONGKONG REGIMENT
will form the Orchestra.
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ADMISSION:
Dress Circle and 4 Rows of Stalls, 82: Pit, si. Sailors and Soldiers in Uniform half price to the 'it only.
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To commence at yo'clock sharp. PLANS OPEN at ROBINSON & CO. .Hongkong, 15th November, 1899.
[o
CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY,
THE
LIMITED.
FOR MANILA.
Company's Steamship
"SUNGKIANG,"
Captain Moore, will be despatched as above on FRIDAY, the 17th instant..
The attention of Passengers is directed to the Superior Accommodation offered by this Steamer. The Vessel is fitted throughout with Electric Light.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents. Hongkong, 15th November, 1899.
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CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED,
FOR PORT DARWIN, QUEENSLAND PORTS, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE.
HE Company's Steamship
THE
"CHANGSHA,"
be despatched on Captain. Moore, will SATURDAY, the 18th instant, at Noon..
ensures
The attention of Passengers is directed to the Superior Accommodation offered by this Steamer. The First-class Saloon is situated forward of the Engines. A Refrigerating Chamber
The Supply of Fresh Provisions during the entire voyage,
A duly qualified Surgeon is carried and the Vessel is fitted throughout with Electric Light. A.B.-Return Tickets issued by this Com- pany to and from AUSTRALIA are available for return by the Steamers of the EASTERN AND AUSTRALIAN S.S. Co. and vice versa. For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents.
Hongkong, 15th November, 189).
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CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY,
LIMITED.
FOR MANILA.
THE Company's Steamship
"CHANGSIHA,"
Captain Moore, will be despatched as above on SATURDAY, the 18th instant; at Neon.
The attention of Passengers is directed to the Superior Accommodation offered by this Steamer. The First-class Saloon is situated forward of the Engines.
A duly qualified Surgeon is carried and the Vessel is fitted throughout with Electric Light.
For Passage, apply to
"BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents.
403768
Hongkong, 15th November, 1899.
IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LISE
HE
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
S.S. "KOENIG ALBERT."
TE nove named Steamer having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods, with the exception of Opium, Treasure and Valuables, are being landed and stored at their risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, Limited, Kowloon, whence delivery may be obtained.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless notice to the contrary be given before Noon, TO-DAY.
No Clans will be admitted, after the Goods have left the Godowns and all Goods remaining undelivered afterthezzud instant, will be subject
to rent.
All broken, chafed and damaged Goods are to be left in the Gotowns, where they will be examined on TUESDAY, the 21st instant, and THURSDAY, the 23rd instant, at 9.30 AM. All Chums must reach us before the st December, or they will not be recognized.
No Fire Insurance has been effected." Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned.
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD.
MELCHERS & Co., Agents,
Hongkong, 15th November, 1899.
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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. FROM BOMBAY AND STRAITS. "HE' P, & O. 5. N. Co.'s Steamship THE
"NANKIN." Consignees of Cargo by the above-named vessel are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and placed at their risk in the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's Godowns at Kuyloon, where each consigament will be sorted out nurk by mark
delivery can be obtained as soon as the Goods are landed.
Goods not cleared by the, zrst instant, at 2:00, will-bo-suhjoni ta recl..
No Fire Insurance will be effected by me in any case, whatever.
All damaged Packages must be left in the Godowns and a certificate of the damage ob tained from the Godown Company within ten days after the Vessel's arrival here, after which Do Claims will be recognised.
H. A. RITCHIE,
Superintendent.
ng, 15th November, 1899-
MR. HEYMANS,
VIOLINIST,
DIPLOME OF THE ROYAL CONSERVATOIRE
LIEGE AND BRUSSELS, llegs to Announce that he will give A CONCERT in the
ST. ANDREW'S HALL, (CITY HALD), SATURDAY, the 18th November, 1899, at 9 P.M.
Under the Distinguished Patronage of Their Excellencies
Sir HENRY A BLAKK, G. C. M.G., Governor and Commander-in-Chief, and Vice-Adiniral Sir Edward H.Seymour, R., Commander-in-Chief on the China Station. Violinists.
:
Messrs. Heymans and C. Schriter. Vocalists.--- Mrs. Vallings & Messrs. Grace & Van Nierop. At the Pianaforte.--| Messrs. E. Dannenberg, G. Grimble and, A. G. Wärd. At the Organ-Mr. A. G. Ward, » BOX PLAN at RomNsoN PIANO CO.
SEATS Hongkong, 15th November, 1899.
TO LET
$2.00
[1.38a
ONE LARGE ROOM, suitable for OFFICE,
with Immediate Possession.
Apply 10
A. HAHN. No. 10, Ice House Street. Hongkong, 15th November,, 1899.
Intimation.
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BIRTH.
On the 1st October, the wife of PAUL II. KING, Chinese Customs Service, of a son."
DEATH.
At Pákou, Ja-ho, on and October, SOPHIE, daughter of Robert and Ellen Stephen, aged 11 months,
The Hongkong
Telegraph
HONGKONG,WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15,1809
TELEGRAMS. REUTER'S TELEGRAMS. THE WAR.
Assault on Mafoking Ropulsed. LONDON, November 13th. An official despatch states that the Boers attempted to carry. Mafcking by assault on They attacked brilliantly the jist Oct. despite of a hot shell fire; and lost heavity, The British loss was ten killed and wounded, the killed including Capt. Marsham of the 4th battalion Bedfords and Capt. C. Pechell of the Rifles.
Re-inforcements for Natal &c. The whole of General Hildyard's brigade proceeds to Durban instead of landing at | Capetown,
HONGKONG OBSERVATORY RETORT. The Observatory report says On the 15th at ito am the barometer has risen in the Southern Philippines and on the China coast. The depression has entered the China Sea, and appears to be moving in a Westerly direction of the W. coast of Luzon- A high pressure area is central over Mid China. Gradients steep, with heavy monsoon in the Formosa Channel and N. part of the China Sea. FORECAST:-Strong N. winds; fair.
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
LIBUTENANT D. M. Kennedy, 1st Royal Scots Fusiliers, died at Peshawar, recently of enteric. ADMIRAL Sir Edmund Fremantle, who but
recently gave up the command at Devonport, will start shority, with Lady Fremantle, for Inda, on a visit to two of their sons, who are stationed out there, and will probably return vii Japan.
THE La Trünscor, which ran aground on Minicoy six months ago, has been practically abandoned,
As regards the revenue of Caylon it is expected that the full year will show R400,000 more than the estimates.
BEFORE leaving Sandakan, the crew of the American cruiser l'orkioten subscribed the sum of $240 for the family of the Sikh who was killed in firing the salute in her honour. The question is, says the Singapore Frre Preis, will the B. N. B. Company rise to the occasion and contribute something also.
ARRIVAL OF SIK CLAUDE MacDONALD.
Amongst the passengers who arrived this morning by the Germans, s. Konig Albert was His Excellency Sir Claude MacDonald, who is en route to Pekin, where he resumes his duties as British Minister at the Peking Court. His Excellency the Governor had desired to entertain Sir Claude at a dinner to be given in On the 30th ult., says the Sin Wan Pae, as honour, but his Excellency's hospitable Japanese Duke and staff arrived at Nanking intentions are frustrated by Sir Claude being He was, however, and ralled on the Viceroy to demand a site for obliged to resume his journey this evening,
entertained at tiffin instead. a Japanese settlement at that port. The Duke the hat leaving at 6 pm. will stay until the site has been decided upon before returning to Shanghai.
WRECK OF THE "CHARLESTON,"
Two blacks of gold-mining land at Raub, recently put up to auction, were, after some spirited bidding, knocked down to the Manager of the South Raub Company for $2,000. Both blocks adjoin the South Raub Company's pur perty and are known to be highly auriferous. THE outward Russian transport Orel arrived at Singapore froin Odessa on the morning of Re-inforcements are arriving daily at the 8th inst, with 15 soldiers, 12 officers and Capetown.
The fifth division numbering 11,513 men has been ordered to embark before the end of the month..
next year.
The Japanese Navy. Japan has given orders to accelerate to the atmost the completion of the ironclad, tailding for her on the Clyde.
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214 passengers. She was expected to leave for Vladivostock nest day. The Sarator also ar rived from Vladivostock, with 793 passengers.
Re-inforcement of the Russian Squadron in the Far East, Russia will add ten new torpedo-boat-THE latest experiment at getting vaccination destroyers to the squadron in the Far East, lymph from Saigon has proved, so it is untier- stood, says the Singapore Free Press, a serious affair. At least four Government officials have suffered in consequence from blood-poisoning, and one of these, a member of the Executive Council, has had to go home on sick leave. It is reported from Nanking that Prince Ko oye's' visit to Viceroy Liu was one combining business with pleasure. It is stated that the Prince asked the Viceroy for a special settle. ment for Japanese at Hsiakuan and the request was granted, the boundaries of the new seule ment to be delimited after those of other foreign settlements have been decided.
(From the Shanghai Mercury.) The Boers Preparing.
LONDON, November 6th. The Boers are busy getting heavy gans in position to attack Ladysmith. Position at Ladysmith Considered Critical.
The position of the British at Ladysmith is considered critical and regarded with anxiety,
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General White Active. General White is evidently active and is attacking rather than acting on the defensive.
Reliefs will be Delayed.
it is thought that reliefs will be seriously delayed from joining General White on account of the Boers holding Colenso.
The Boers at Colenso..
LONDON, November 7th. It is estimated that there are quite 5.000 Boers at Colenso.
Colenso Stores Saved. The British when evacuating Colenso mana- ged to save all their stores.
Native runners have returned and circums tantially report that Boo Boers were killed and wounded whilst attacking Ladysmith on
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Queen Victoria's Liberality, Her Majesty Queen Victoria has contributed £1,000 towards the War Funds.
THE Queen was greatly interested with Lorl Kitchener when he was in England, and asked him in the course of a private interview if what she had heard of him was true--that he did not care for any woman.. He replied that it was true, with one exception. The Queen asked for the name of the exception, and was much amused when the Sirdar, replied "Your Majesty."
AMONG notices of new books we find the following Mr. Skeat's account of Blatay Magic, which Messrs: Macmillan will publish is full of the curious legends and customs with which the country abounds. Many of these were put to the test by the author with the con- sent of the natives, and in some cases with singular and mystifying results. There will be numerous illustrations,
The U. S. cruiser Charleston, some two weeks ago, had the misfortune to run upon a reef which is not shown on any Admiralty chart, but which lies to the northeast of Luzon above Palanan, She was going at a high rate of speed when she struck and is
it very considerably damaged, so much so that is considered probable that refloating opera tions will occupy a period of certainly not less than six months. A meeting of some of the U.S. Naval Officers was held on board the Culgoa yesterday to discuss the ways and means of salvage, but nothing, was definitely decided. The Dock Company have been ap- proached as to whether they would he prepared plied that they were not in a position to do so. to undertake the work but their Secretary re- In all probability the Culgea will proceed to the scene of the disaster with Naval Cons- tractor Hobson on beard, and the necessary appliances, pumps, diving apparatus etc. to Manila by the Charleston's steam faunch and a get her off. The news was brought down to warship has now been dispatched to the aid of those left on board.
THE "KOENIG ALBERT.”
The latest addition to the fleet of the North German Lloyd, the magnificent steamer König Albert (named after King Albert of Saxony), has made her appearance in our port About her dimensions we leam the following particulars: --
Length at the waterline......30 feet. Breadth
60 feet.
Depth from keel to upper deck 38 feet. the displacement of the steamer fully loaded is 16,750 tons and her registered carrying cap acity 10,500 tons. The König Albert is fitted up as a passenger steamer of the first class and we give further on particulars of her exceed ingly fine arrangements.
· FOOTBALL
Despite the drizzling rain and general sloppi- ness of things there was a fair attendance at the match played under Rugby rules between the H.K. F. C. and the Royal Welsh Fusiliers nt Happy Valley yesterday afternoon. From the start the Club proved the better team, their passing, combination and speed proving vastly however, played a manful game throughout superior to that of their opponents. The latter, and with a little inore practice should be able to give a much better account of themselves. Up to half time the Club had one goal to their credit and upon play being resumed they.. added a couple of tries thus winning by nins points to i
WEST RIVER PIRACY.
In connection with the recent piracy on the West River; we learn that the Government, is powerless to take any practical steps to bring the offenders to justice,
Nothing but the usual proceedings in such cases can and will be followed, which will in-. volve some clerical labour and a considerable. amount of waste blue official looking paper which will eventually find its way into the waste
Excellency the Governor takes a very keen las paper basket of His very Serene Highness the
terest in putting a stop to the piracies which are Viceroy of Canton. We are informed that His
so prevalent just now and that an immense amount of correspondence has passed from his. hand to the Government at home but, unfortu- nately, this being a Crown Colony, no local
can be taken independent of the. Home We understand that His Excellency will in a few days make an excursion up the West River for the purpose of personally view- ing the hunting grounds of these marauders, it is to be sincerely hoped that his trip, which though ostensibly but one of pleasure, will have some practical outcome, although in what. particular way we cannot altogether imagine.
THE SINGAPORE JUBILEE MEMORIAL.
ALL SCHEMES. ABANDONED..
MONEY TO BE RETURNED.
On Monday aftemoon, 6th November, at 4.3b, there was held a meeting of the Diamond Jubilee Permanent Memorial Committee. Present: the Hon'bles J. Burkinshaw (Chair man), Sir Alexander Swettenham, A. Murray, and G. 5. Murray, Messes. W. Nanson, A. Gentle, and Captain W. G. St Clair.
After the usual formalities, Mr. Nanson pro- posed that, the Committee ask the Colonial Secretary to indroduce into Legislative Coun- cita Bill to authorise the Committee to arrange for the return of subscriptions, and otherwise to relieve the Committee of their duties under the existing Ordinance.
Mr. Burkinshaw moved an amendment on the wording of Mr. Nanson's motion, the sub stance of Mr. Burkinshaw's amendment being that the Committee do "seek power" to return subscriptions and to be relieved from the -obligations imposed upon the Committee..
Mr. Nanson accepted Mr. Burkinshaw's amendment, and Mr. Burkinshaw's amendment became the substantive motion and was carried.
It having been thus settled as a principle that the subscribers' money shall be returned, the Committee proceeded to discuss certain The new steamer was built at the VulcanWorks questions of detail. The Colonial Secretary At Stettin, of the very best German steel and has moved that Mr. Barkinshaw be asked to intro a double bottom which is divided through the duce the necessary Bill into Legislative Council, whole length of the ship into 22 compartments; and Mr. Barkinshawe moved that the Colonial 13 watertight bulkheads divide the whole ship Secretary be asked to do that. Ultimately, this into 14 compartments, which, even if two duty was cast upon Mr. Burkinshaw by a vote adjacent compartments are filled with water, in which Mr. Burkinshaw was the only dissen secure the safety of the ship and its passen-tient. Thereafter Mr. Burkinshaw lodged a gers. These bulkheads are built under the protest, declaring that he was unable to under- supervision and by the regulations of the take the duty, Germanic Lloyd and are amply strong enough. It is understood that Mr. Barkinshaw's ob to resist water pressure from one side, with-jection to undertake the duty arises from out being supported by water on the other.pressure of business affairs, and it is hoped that She is schooner rigged, with steel masts. he may be overpersuaded and may introduce The forepart of the steamer is divided into the Bill decks, and the after part into three, while above the other, one of which measures about amidships there are three more decks, one 235 feet, while the other two are about 200 feet long. Most of the cabins for 1st and 2nd class passengers are placed on these upper structures, only a few being below the upper deck. The steerage passengers are all accommodated just below the upper deck.
It is reported in Shanghai that Brigader Ge- 800 Boers Killed and Wounded.neral Chen and Commandant of the Nanyang Naval Forces has received telegraphic orders from Viceroy Liu Kunyi relating to the Italians and ordering him to he on the alert. The Commander of the Forts Fan, Kwang-sheng, also received orders to that effect, while Com mander-in-Chief, Li Shanting.has been request- ed to station himself, at Woosung. AllANGCHOW dispatch to the Universal Gazelle states that H.E. Li Kuang-chiu, Generalissimo of Cliekiang province, received on the 5th instant a special decree from the Empress Dowagering 162 seats, is situated at the forepart of the relieving him of the duties of Provincial Judge to which he had been appointed previous to the anticipated imbroglio with Italy, in order that he may devote all his time to the proper discipline, organisation, and arming of his
The Enemy Underestimated. Lord Wolseley, in a speech, riade a statement that the force of the liners had been evidently underestimated.
The "Open Door" Policy. The Daily Chronicle's Washington cor- respondent is informed on the highest authority that if the United States obtains written assur ances from the other powers as to keeping an
open door" policy, that, Japan will follow forces. $10,80
with similar demands.
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12.00
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[This telegram is not very clear.-E. SM]
France and China.
The negotiations between Frence and China, with regard to Kwang Chau War, have been broken off on account of China refusing to cede the islands. France has taken steps to reinforce the troops already in occupation.
The Boers Wavering.
LONDON, 9th November. The Boers are evidently wavering, for according to late news they seem indisposed to hold on to Colenso.
Strengthening Mafeking. Lieutenant-Colonel H. C. O. Plumer, of the York and Lancaster Regiment, with a number of inen, is approaching Mafeking.
Well Done America! THE "OPEN:JOOR" AND ""EQUAL RIGHTS" POLICY,
AMAZONS EN CALIFOURCHON."
An Amazonian body guard of five hunțired horse-women will accompany the German Emperor when he goes to Lithuania shortly for the autumn Imperial bunt. Lithuania, is as famous for its fine women as for its horses and game, and the girls are splendid eques- trans, riding astride like men. Hearing the Kaiser was coming, the girls sent a petition that they might form his guard of honour whilst he stays in the province, and the Emperor William has accepted the offer. MASAMPO Continues to be a centre of attention. The latest statements circulated are that Russia has succeeded in purchasing three lots of land there, making a total area of 170 acres, and that it is her intention to move thither the stores and so on that she now has at Inasa in Nagasaki, Rumour further alleges that the Korean Gover- ment has determined to construct a dock at Masampo, and has entrusted the conduct of The United States Ainbassadors at St. Peters- and Berlin state that they have presented the enterprise in Mr. McLeavy Brown, Mr. requests to Russia and (iermany with regard Brown has engaged the services of a Japanese to the "Open Door policy. Both these engineer, Mr. Takeno Shola-Japan Mail. countries have expressed themselves favourably inclined towards the policy of Equal Rights. Tu & T. Times hears that a foreigner The Daily Chronicle declares that as soon as residing in Port Arthur was recently notified the full details of the policy of America are made known they will amaze the work. The policy that he had been observed to whistle in the would be fined 1,000 roubles. Whether he of the United States is aimed at preventing the street, and that if the offence was repeated he forget or thought the threat an empty one is not stated, but he did so whistle again, and the fine was duly imposed. It took a great deal of intervention on the part of his authorities to waive the Russian claim, and only on the dis dpt understanding that the offence was not repeated. The charge seems so absurd that we can only presume some deep reason under. lies it, and that in Russia whistling has been recognised as a mischevious signal on the part of Nibalists and others, as it would be too rediculous to believe that the act would other wise constitute an offence.
dismemberment of China.
TYPHOON WARNING.
WARNING FROM MANILA.
Wildman:
--E-ir-of-uuperb-quality and pro: The following telegram has been courteous- nouneed by leading local connois-ly forwarded to us by U. S. Consul General seurs to be the best brand in the
'ongkong market..
A. S. WATSON & Co., Limited, THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY,
MANILA OBSERVATORY, November 15th, 10a.m. Typhoon announced yesterday has recurved fast night, probably E.S.E. of Manila, crossing 5.E. end of Luzon Probably another depres- sion has developed yesterday west of Mindoro, and north of Calamianes.
It has to be explained that Capt. St Claire the meeting, and that he retired hastily during S.V. A, was present during the first part the discussion. Before retiring, however, he entrusted to Mr. Gentie a motion proposing to erect a memorial hall in one place, and a theatre in another, and to obtain a gift of land from the Government, and the like. Mr.. Gentle undertook to take charge of this motion which seemed to be disproved by everyone save (perhaps) Mr. Genile, and which was
There are to first class cabins which are sufficient for 291 passengers: 34 cabins will provide for to second class passengers and pat aside. below the upper deck 180 third class passengers. The meeting then adjourned, having cast can be lodged, who receive cabins for from 2 to upon Mr. Burkinshaw the task of preparing a The 1st class dining saloon, hold Bill authorising the Cominittego return the 6
persons.
money to the subscribers-Straits Times, lower promenade-deck the upper promenade deck contains the ladies' saloon; at the after. part of the upper promenade deck is the smoking room. In addition to these both promenade-decks provide walking room of about zoo feet to the passengers, which will be the more appreciated as it is lofty and agreeable.
The 2nd class saloon, to hold 100 passengers, is, like the ladies' room, situated in the poop of the vessel, and the smoking room is built on the top of the poop.
All est class saloons are most elegantly fitted up, whilst all and class apartments are polished and parqueted. All cabins are provided with the necessary comforts and special care has been taken, to provide a sufficient number of baths,
The cuisine on board will be first class and the kitchens are able to provide food for over 400 passengers at a time. There is a large bakery with two steam ovens, a pantry for 1st Two refrigerators secure cool storage and manu and 2nd class and the necessary store reoins etc. facture the necessary ice during the voyage.
All rooms are lighted by electricity; there are 900 incandescent lamps on the ship, each of as candle power dynamos of 400 ampires each provide the electric current.
winches.
The cargo space, consisting of 21 different compartments, is accessible through 7 hatches, there are 4 hydraulic cranes and 11 steam The motive power consists of 2 quadruple expansion engines of 7,000 indicated horse power which give the vessel a speed of 15 knots, i.i. p. and speed of 16-16) knots; By artificial draft this can be increased to 9,000 6 boilers with 27 furnaces provide the
necessary steam and the bunkers have a capacity of 1,650.tons. The safety appliances: of this large steamer consist of to Roals 30 feet long)
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25
built of wood."
built of steel. All these 'boats are placed in positions from where they can easily be launched and special patented appliances have been provided to secure their safe launching.
THE PLAGUE,
Cases-réparodret
Do.
Deaths repor
PAHANG TIN.
The returns from the Pahang Corporation's mines for the month of Septenter were as 'follows:-
SUNGE! LEMBING.
Tons of stone crushed: 1895. Oxide of tin' produced, 48 tons 13 cwt; with thirty-five heads of stamps running for twenty-seven days; working expenses $20,000,
JERAM BATANG,
Tons of stone crushed: 1,266), Oxide tin produced tons 18. 7cwts.; with twenty heads of stamps running for thirty days; working expenses $8,750,
THE DERELICT.
I am rolled and swung, I am rocked and
flung,
I am hammered and heaved, and hurled, I am tossed and wheeled, I am blown and
reeled
And battered around the world. On the pushing tide. I ride and ride, Or loiter and loafat ease; Ak With never a care, through foul or fair
I follow the foamy seas. Than Men come not nigh when they pass me
for they fear me, every one.
bý,
As I leave the grey of the dawning day,
Or drowse in the suminor sun
I wander away to where.. Past unknown isles, for miles and miles, The iceberg lifts and the salt spray drifts,
In the freezing arctic air.
sleal by the bars when the fame-winged
Have swarmed in the upper blue, And the glow and shine of, the drenching
brise
no
Like white fire bums me through,?? haunt as a ghost the rock girt coast Where the bell-buoy loudly rings. And the breakers leap to the mighty sweep
Of the night wind's sable wings.
shake and moan, I creak and groan In the wrathful tempest when 474 The old son raves and digs deep praves For the jolly sailor men.
Total 475
24 hours,
Total: 1,416
What matters lime or what the cline
To vagrant of the seawe To live or die, oh, taught care
There is no port for me? Herbert: Bashford, in Softes