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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 1900.
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GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
No. 10.
THE following Particulars of Sale of Crown Land by Public Auction, to be held at the Offices of the Public Works Department, on
MONDAY,
the 20th day of January, 190y at 3 PM, are pulli dies for echeral information.
By Command,
forb
LH STEWART LOCKHART,
Colonial Secretary, Cotonal Secretary's Office,
Hongkong, th January, 19on Parul, of the lering by Public Auction Sale, in be ild on Monday, the 25th day of Jamtury, 124 at 3 M., at the Offices of The Public Works Department, by Order of His Exceliqudy the Governor, of Cine Lat ol | CROWN LANI @ HöRUen, Kowloon, on the Colony of Hongkong, for a term of 75 1. Ven, with the option of renewal.at a CROWN, TRENT to be tÑgif by, the Surveyor of Der Manesty the QUET 48, for our further term: of PS PERIN
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MONDAY, the 27th day of Janitary, pozą, at 245 Pit, are published for general information.
By Command
fozh
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y Hongkong, 43th January, Poa,
Pastanutans of this létting. Ty Puldie Auction Sale, in her bell on Monday, the gah day of Pallic Works Department, by inderst His Ex Jamury, 1904 305 IM, it the Ofth es of the Gllery the Govenor of Ong Lot of CROWN LAND, at Cauay Bay, in the Colony of Hongkon. Per peita on 75. Years, with the reption of renewal at a CROWN RENT to be Perkley the Stovesta of Her Majesty the QFELN Ett sath teen nt 23 years.
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THE
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BIRTHS.
On the 12th of January, at Shanghai, the wife of Captain H. G. MyntrÈ, (1. 3. Customs) of a
On the 15th of January, at No, ta, Cafter Road, Shangha, the wife of CH. Ga Ilazomu,
of a fil
the unscrupulous Empress Dowager, we fear | THE Stamp Revenue for 1899. auounted to- that there is little hope for hini.. Still we $388,698.39, being an increase upus the revenue earnestly trust the 1, if he is desirous of doing of the previous year of $37,276.05. so, he will eventually reach the British Legs- tion, though it would certainly be better could he postpone his flight until such time as the attention of the British Government is less occupied with South African affairs.
TELEGRAMS.
(Prom nowk CORRESPONDENT)
"Attempted Flight of the Emperor.
Tiras, Jamary zoth. The latest news from Peking is to the cfiver that, the Hupesor attempted to reach the British Legation and that a great struggle is taking place in court cirdes. The story is considered to be probable,
REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
ALTER'S SERVICE,
THE WAR.
Re-Inforcements.
Lostos, January 19th. Twelve batteries of Artillery and 3.710 men will embark for the Cape within a week,
Modder River"
General Methuen injude another veronnais- ance with all arms on the 17th instant. The Highlanders advancest from the river at drove the quony into the bush by long range volleys whits the big gune shattered the face of the enemy's positions with Lyddite.
LATER.
Natal. Colonel Pandalf attacked and defeated the Boers' on Wednesday at Actom Holmes after being, reinfored by, General Wauen. A Field Cornet and 20 Boers were killer and fifteen captured. The British loss was two killed and two wounded. The Boer posi tron externis for six miles westerly along a line of Kopjes and poprsite to Potgeiters drift the entrenchments estend several miles back.
Boer Logses.
Loxes, January 20th, Renter's respondent at Rensburg says
The Hongkong Telegraph that the rermy's lenses to the are reisiade
HONGKONG, MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 1900.
NOTES AND COMMENTS.
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estimated at 6823.
Ladysmith.
The Daily Mail Corespondent at Lady- ith says the position was quiet and wo changed, with very little hinubardment. Mr. Steevens the Daily Mail Correspondient has dind of enteri: fever at Ladysmith.
German Barque Seized.
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THE Ruby Mines Company Limited, of Megok, Buinah, is reported to have discovered a fine rohy, which gives promise of being a very valu., able stone. It weighs 75 carats, and, looked at in the rough state, is perfectly flawless and clear. It is valued now at over £25,000.
man scored with a good fast shot which com- pletely beat the Fusilier's custodian, thus bring. ing the score level. After this the Welshmen pressed and scored two more goals in quick succession. On the whistle blowing for lnlf time, the store stood " 13" Coy R.W.F. 3 gosts, 25th Co., F. D., R.A. 1 goal
On changing ends the R.A. tried hard to make matters even, but to no purpose. Meader- stopped a determined rush by the Artillery's left wing, and hurd play, followed for a few min- utes in midfield. Eventually, Owens broke through and giving the ball to Dawson that individual romped away with it right down the field and put in a good shot which the goal- keeper had no chance of stopping. From this time to the close of the game, the Fusiliers bom- banded the gunner's goal and scored four more (goals, two of which were scored by Dawson.
The Fusiliers were still pressing when the whistle blew, the game ending with the score:---'
"B" Co. & Goals, 2501 Co. 1 Goal.
COMMENTS ON THE GAME.
We notice that Hongkong has at length became the proud possessor of a motor car^ The machine in question is "luilt for dive" and was much in evidence on the Shan-ki-wan Rial Yesterday afternoon. It runs at a good pace and splatters somewhat in doing so. This, however, is not a drawback, as it warns pedestrians and cyclists to give it a wide berth. | Ir is a pity that a greater number of members
of the Hongkong Engineers, and Shipbuilders but god football was rarely seen. On chang The game was fairly even in the first half, Institute cannot spare the fine to give supporting goals after the interval, the R.A. seemed to by their presence to the capital social eveningsquall to pieces, the right wing doing nearly all and smoking concerts that are arranged for the work, but their shouting was wild and in- their henetit by the management, Last Satur effective, Duwann was the best player on the day one of these pleasant functions took place field, and showed that he was a perfect master place and was greatly enjoyed by the stamty Audience Mr. Kinghorn took the chair, Ma trifle selfish.
of the game, although at times he was apt to he R. Flint, of the Pharmacy, presided at the piano, and Messis, Murphy, Brown, Newin and others obliged with songs and recitations,
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HOCKEY.
The Antillery's defence was the real weak spot in the leam and as a consequence the goalkeeper had more to do than he could man- age, hence the large score.
--... HONGKONG ENGINEERS 7. ROVAL.
ENGINELES.
There will be a match at the Wang-nci-cheng Recreation Ground on Thesclay, 23rd instant,
A friendly game was played between these between the Royal Navy and Hongkong Hockey
teams last Saturday at Causeway Bay, on the Club, at 4.39 pin.
former Club's ground. There were quite a Clah team:-- Robinson, Loring, number of spectators nor were they disap Yeats, H. W. Saule, Hewley, Brutton, Badham- Thornhill, Wilkinson, Afarrell, Hamper, and the nature of the game played ; both
sides, while equally striving for mastery, dis A. C. J. Sigvens.
played chose qualities of restraint and fair play that make the game enjoyable to the particip- ants and agreeable to watch.
CRICKET,
HONGKONG C. C., THE NAVY, An eleven representing the Navy met the clubs made a good stand, putting up 292 for five. Hongkong C. C. on Saturday afternion. The
wickers. Rev. G. R. Vallings (84), Mr. K. W. Monasey (71) and Capón Langhorne (59) Salisbury, for the Navy, had to retire through being the highest scorers. The "Rev. E. 11.
being injured in attempting a catch. Scores ---
THE CLO
Dr. Lowson, sh, 1 Pete Captado Largurar, e Farie, la A. E. Hit, b Powles. Rec. G. K. Valling, not mat
G. W. Munsey, Strong
Capain Dott, A.P.11., & Wol J., Lee,
Extras
C. M. G. Banús, A. G. Wand, Tenten.
an Tho, R., Linutenage
Ball-Acion, R.W.F., dist not bac.
Total for 5 wicket... THE NAVY.
Licen, C. Sulita, e Lee, b Lowsun Dr. Tuck, and b Laws ... him. Fowler, by Cowsan... Liest. Battinge. Ball Acton, li Lee Rieut. Starog, Hall Aeinn, Di Len fart, Wood, Lowen,.. Lical Wright, e ben by Lowesmi. Capt. Jellicoe, li Fasseus
1st Mareto, e Thousa, h Langhu 1. W. Masty, fou out... Rev. E... balíširy, did not has
Ketras
LowNum
Total s BOWLING, ANALYSIS,
THE NAVY.
Junghorne balls
即
26
ני.
0
The teams formed up as under :---
ROYAL ENGINEERS.
Goal
Sergt. Burrell. Bucks.
Corp. Thornhill. Compl. Dagmail.
Halves..
Spc. Scott. Compl. Deane. Spr. King. Fortounds.
- La. Brown. Sergt. Below, Spr. Nolan.
C. 5. M. Boglter. Spr. Mather.
Duncan. Smillie. McQuire, Blades. Henderson Fortourds,
O
Tuohy. Noble.
Ritchie.
Falves.
Lapsley. Dwyer.
Bucks.
Moore.
Goal.
HONGKONG ENGINEERS.
The game was a capital one, the Marine Engineers showing good form, especially Mac guire and Duncan, who played into each other's hands, quite overcoming the R. E's.. defense at the conimfacement of the game, two goals, the first by Macquire the second by Smilie being obtained for their side in the first half Ritchie, who we believe is International player, was playing remarkable safe game, showing himself more than able to cope withe Mather who was opposed to him. The Royal We may shartly expect to see a new cricket Engineers, during the first half, though playing team entering for the laurels to be derived frangood game, were sadly lacking in combination wichling the willow.
and judgment, making good long kicks with Last Saturday the
out determining where the ball was to alight, members of the Royal Artillery Sergeants' the consequence being that instead of one of Mess held their first match for the purpose their own sile, capturing it, their opponents The Sth división Its been ordered to colonial confreres. The sides were picked by of selecting an X to compete against their
were more often successful. This fault, how mobilizem „Aldersing, infiéiliately.
H. M. S. Peterons has seized the German Marie at Delagon with a range of four for the Transvaal Govemmin. The Hanque las liect convived to Durban.
Re-inforcements.
The German Seizures. Coun von Bushes has informed the Reischtag the Britain has primused jamfile compensation and satisfaction for the recany seizures and that an mong Geman Mait steamers will be detained on meri suspicion. Com: vom Buelow hoped that no repetition of incidents renalering/friendly relations diff-
PLAING AGAIN. Waiting on the fourth instant, our Tientsin Forrespondent, warned us that allians were again unsettled in' Puking and that it would not be surprising to hem that the Emperor "Hal" "beesi" dethroned. From the relezeam, which we pubiich to lay it will be seen that that unfortunate young man has apparently come to the conclusion that the society of | his imperial Aunt is conducive neither to his health nor to his well-being and that he has made a bold bid for thirty by attempting to reach the British Legation. In selecting the British Legado as his place of refuge he has doubtless been actanted by the knowledge that it was the British who afforded protection and situary this former filed and J. H. STEWART, LOCKHART, adviser, Kang Yu Wei, though whether or no
Colonial divcretary.
flat Lagattun, with its small gured, would Culennial Se pelas collie,
193) have been able de protect him against the Hongkong, the January, tonn farticular, of the letting by Public Auction any of the Empress Dowager is Sule, to be held on Monday, the 27th day of print. However, as matters now stand it is Evident that the Emperor is desirous of Tatry, Byt 330 PM., at the legs of the Public Works Departoant.. by Cader of His ¦ obtaining British protection and this Excellency the Governor of One Last of ¦ laring the rtise. We trust that a very CROWN LAND, in the Colony of long strong guard will be despatched to assist † kenge for a toon of 75. Yeurs,, with the option
and protect Sir Chane AVCDONALDO as at smetal at 5 CROWN RENT to be fixed.
carly as possible. Even if the report of
Lexus, January 21st- the attempted escape of the Emperor
General Haller, wing from Spearman's | should prove to have no foundation, in fack, jandir Tientsin Correspondent appears to Camp on Sunday morning says that in order be of opinion that the news is worthy of to relieve the pressure pn General Warren credence) the mere report of his intemled or and in assertain the enemy's strength before tempted escape will tend to raise the Potgieters Drift, General Lyttleton accommoi- all probability, Britishers in the North wiring in force and kept the enemy's trenches have an uncomfortable time of it at the hands of day with few ensualties. The 3rd King's of heriools.and.myrmidons, Personally weRifles-Kad-2-killed,-1-2-wounded-and-two think it a great pity that the Emperor failed missing.
by the Satveson of Her Majesty the Qurrs
e fother tesd 75 yourse
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TAMSUL
Maron Rou!
Captain K. Sobgjinia, will be despatched for the above ports, on SUNDAY, the 28th instant,
at Daylight.
For Freight at Passapo apply in
THE MITSUIBUSSAN KAISHTA,.
Agents,
Hongkong, 22nd January, 1900,
CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY,
IMITED
FOR KOBE.
“HE Company's Sugunship
THE
"CHANGSHA,"
M
(45
Captain Moore, will be despatched us above
on MONDAY, the 29tli instant,
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 throughou with Electric Light..
For l'assage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents. Hongkong, 22nd Jamiary, 1900.
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INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION
COMPANY, LIMITED.
FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG AND SINGAPORE,
THE 's Steamship
"CHELORA," having arrived from the above Pors, Consignees of Cargo by lær are hereby informerthit their Goods will be delicated-finalongside.
Cargo impeding the discharge or retaining on board after Noon, the 24th instant, will be landed at Consignees risk and expense into Godowns at East Point.
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Hills of Lading will be countersigned by
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., General Managers. Hongkong, 22nd January, 1900,
[87b.
Meet.
Square Ft.
* | Aanoai Rest.
Entimations.
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a brot
of the Empress Fowager against us and, in
in his attempt to reach Sir Claim Had
be done so we presume that protection would.
cuit would occur.
manenog voÚSTEER
GAZETTE SERVICE.
A Reconnoissance.
Ladymith.
have been accorded to him, as it was to. Reuter's Correspondent at Ladysmith, un KANG Yu Wa, and the mere fact of our der date 20th instant, says that the enemy having the Emperor in our hands would have placed new gas in position-and-the have meant, that a strong Chinese "policy"}
must of neersity have been adopted. KEANG bombardment is more vigorous but in- Hsr might even have come to Hongkong | effective. The troegs are jubilant at Ge- and then, with the nominal ruler of China nefal Buller's advance, whose guns are heard safe in a British Colony, who can say what and whose shells are-seen bursting might not have been brought to pass?
WEATHER REPORT.
The Observatory report says:
2. THE EMPÉROR'S DANGER. That the life of the Emperor is in extreme peril there can besgo doubt. Our Tientsin
On the dist at 12.10 p.m. the barometer is Correspondent has informed us of the man- ner in which the Enspreys Dowager has rising on the E. coast of China, in rear of the forced him to pose as an interesting depression which has probably reached W. invalid, too, sick and weakly to attend to state functions and only to ansious to remain as muchas possible in undisturbed soli- “tude. "It must not be forgotten either that the
Empress Dowager has called her possible
Japan. The monsoon will probably freshen in S. China and the N. part of the China' Sea. FORECAST:-Moderate-N, winds; fine.
On the 22nd at 1.55 am, the barometer has risen in Japan, and is falling again over China. We do not for a enemies within her reach.
Pressure is bigh in fapun, and another depres- moment suppose that she has done so in order to sooth over difficulties and dissension seems to be developing over "Central sions and win them over to her side. She China. Gradients mostly slight with moderate has no belief in the powers of persuasion monsoon in S. China and the N. part of the and looks upon the executioner's sword as China sea. FORECAST:-Fresh
to moderate by far the best method of removing E. winds; fuir. opposition. In all probability she is
now contemplating'ushering in the
New Year by another coup d'état, and
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
F.A. SERGEANT'S MESS.
Sergis Bliss and Durrance.
SERGT. PLISS' XG
- Sergt. Rose Ansell;h Smitte.
Set Ruth South...
Mr. Colch Anseli.......
C. S. M. Stoker, b Asel
Mr. Stretton & Anal
Mineklara la Ansell
1. Ansell,
Sergt. Mephans not utt. 3. ft. Milligan & Anseli.....
C. Q, M.S. Roberts did not bat Sergt. Borrett b Ansefl
Extras
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Total.. HERUT DERRANCES XI. bergt. Furance, a Roberta, & Mullason C. Q, M. S. Ansell, J. Multis C. Q. M. S. Emith, Stretton Sergt. Freach, e Mepham, D Mulli Sergt.A. W. Bliss, 'Stretton Sert Walton stumped Mephata G. Q. M. N. Jortes, di Mullis........... C. 4. M. S. Connolly, b Mullis, C. . M. S. Clarke, 'b Stretton...... Sect. Beasley, b Stretton. Serps. Tedd at vitten
Extras
Toril....
FOOTBALL.
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"B" CO., R. W. FUSILIERS 25TH CO., E., D., R.A. Saturday is, to decide the and round of "the"
These teams met at the Happy Valley on
Hongkong Challenge Shield,
"D" COY R.W.F.
Goal...
Steed.
Backs.
Willians Ryan."
Halves,
Melor. Owens. Tomlin on. Forwards
ever, was rectified in the second half and much shorter passing was adopted, with the result that they prevented being scorerl against and were able to put a gral to their credit. "It is impossible In pick and chose between the players, as aft played a fine game; the only one that was really conspicuous for his fine runs down the field was Macguire, but his efforts would have been unavailing but for the great assistance given him by Duncan. Ritchie, Smillie and Noble also showed up to advantage when occasion offered. For the Royals, Thornhill stood out. as a tower of strength for his side while Scot, Dagnall and Nolan did great service, but perhaps the one most conspicuous during the second half was Lt. Brown, who played splendidly and through his fine run up the field and centring the ball, the goal was scored. We must not forget to mention the R.E. goal keeper as it was by his dexterity when his goal was severely bombarded that the Royals were saved a worse defeat.
The result at whistle blow was:-
Hongkong Engineers......2 goals. Royal Engineers............ goal.
"E" CO., H.K. V. 0:
CUP SHOOT.... "Yesterday on the Association Range, the members of "E" Engincer Company ILK, Y. held their monthly 'shoot for the cup to be presented by their commanding officer Lt. Mitchell, and for a spoon presented monthly by Sergt. Graham to the highest scorer. The handicap, which is arranged for each shoot, being taken into acount. We give the six---- best scores made.
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100 yun. 400 you, gan yds. Hộp. fu. Total. *Spr. Collins. 29, 32 25
95 Spr. Wablters... 24 zú 17 24 Gregory. Ainsbury. Clarke. Snrith, Dawson. Spr. Sibbit.... 27 Sergt. Graham.. 27 Spr. Lindberg... 23 Lt. Mitchell..... 28.
Corp. Robinson. Gr. Giles. Gr. Cooper..
Bobr. Brown. Forwards.. Corpl. Parker. Sg. Mullis, Gr. Gurney. Halves.
G. Wilkins, Sergi. French.
Goal. Serg, Rose
20 20 33- 29
20
32 23 29 21
* Winner of the Spoon.
DEPARTURE OF COLONEL ELSDALE, RE
Wereported recently thatthe Royal Engineers were about to lose the services of their popular Colonel on the Staff, Colonel Elsdale, R.E., 25TH, CO, E. DRA
Last Saturday be sailed on board the Coptic for little or no wind, they formed up facing the American route. A numerous party of officers, The Fusiliers won the toss, and there being Europe via San Francisco, by the trans-
upper Goal.
non-commissioned officers and mon saw The 25th Co, took the kick and immediately off and wished han "God speed," as during his advanced into the Fusilier's territory. The stay in Hongkong he has made himself very centre furwant. was pulled up short by dear to those under his command, the Owens, who passed the leather up the field to general opinion being that if the gallant Dawson. The latter secured and got well down Colonel was unable to do anyone a good turn, on the left wing, compelling the right back to it was certain that he would not do then a bad kick the ball past the post.
one. Colonel Elsdale was born in 1844 and received his commission in the Royal En gineers twenty years after, in January, 1864. He has traversed the steps of Captain, Major, Lt.Colonel and full Colonel, during 36 years,, On resuming play, the R. A. by a bit service, and now retires at the age of 57 on backs and Steed was called upon, to save his 10 years at the Cape so it would not at all a good passing Lou MT The opposing account of the egaalaussenabledalo served. charge from a hard shot by the centre forward. surprise his friends to hear that on reaching Williams got the ball from the goalkeeper home he had accepted service i South Africa, and passed to Gregory who contred, Clarke where his previous service would be of great
From the corner, which was well placed, Ainsbury opened the scoring by banging the sphere into the net with his head, five minutes from the commencement.
MITSUI BUSSAN Kaisua, M. FUJISE,
Manager. that on a much larger scale than her last, THE returns of the number of visitors to this Hongkong. 11th December, 1809 33 A coup that shall, at one and the same timeCity Hall Muscum for the work ended 21st ATOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DEBTS2ccomplish the removal of her enemies and — January, are —— Europeans 201, Chinete 3,1387
the downfall of her nephew, and in com- total 3,347. Neither CAPTAINS, the AGENTS, nor the passing the latter portion of her programme OWNERS will be RESPONSIBLE for any
she is not likely to stick at trifles, but will be H. E. the Governor has been pleased to ap- DEBT contracted by the icers or the Crews ready to put the Emperor out of the way, point Subadar Sardar Khan, H,KR, to be his of the following Vessels during their stay in either by the knife of the assassin or by Honorary Aide-de-Camp during the absence of missed an easy chance, and the ball rolled out value to the Government. Col. Browa, K.E Hongkong Harbours:-
TULENHUN, American schooner, Melanuch
Master.
poison. Unfortunate. KUANG HSU! Sur- Suhadar Major Feroy Khun, or until further founded on all hauds by the myrmidons of notice,
side.
sailed on the 27th ultimo to fill the vacancy. From the goal kick the right wing of the Rmade by Col Elsdale's retirement and A. secured, and Feating the back, the inside expected here early in February