THE BELILIOS REFORMATORY.
OPENING CEREMONY.
At eleven o'clock this morning the Reform atory at Causeway Bay, built and presented to the Colony by the Hon. E. K. Belilios, C.M.G.. was formally opened by His Excellency the Governor, Sir Henry A. Blake, G.C.M.G.
His Excellency was attended by Viscount Stindale, a. D.C., and the Hon. F. 11, May, c..., Acting Colonial Secretary, and in addition to the Hon, E. R. Belilies there were present the Hon. R. D. Ormsby, Director of Public Werks, Mrs. and Miss Ormsby, Mr. H. P. Tooker P. W. D., and others.
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Addressing is Excellency, Mr. Belilion said what great pleasure it gave him to ask him to perform the opening ceremony and that he regarded the fact of two Governors, Sir William Robinson and Sir Henry Blake, being connect- ed with the institution, the one laying the foundation stone and the other opening it, as a good onen. He trusted that the Reformintary might be the means of leading many youthful wanderers from the paths of virtue to recognise the fact that honesty was the best policy and that food won by honest toil tasted far sweeter than luxuries obtained by crime, It would of course be a mistake to expect too much at first, but he trusted that the good effects of the Institution would in time become apparent. He refused in believe that Chinese boys would. be found to be utterly callous and deaf to appeals made to their better nature. He hoped. that the establishment of a Reformatory, where youthful offenders would be free from the demoralizing effects of contact with habitual criminals would have good effects. He haled to see boys of tender years cast into goal and discharged habitual criminals: hence the erection of the building. This would probably he his Tast appearance in public in Hongkong, as he was about to take holiday which would extend over some three. years. There was still much to be done in the cause of education in the Colony and be trusted that on his return he should find that others had come forward to add to the little good which he had been able to do.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MONDAY, APRIL 2, 1900.
VICTORIA RECREATION OLUB.
The sixth annual Athletic Sports held by the members of the Victoria Recreation Club took place last Saturday afternoon at the Happy Valley. Quite a large number of spectators took advantage of the favourable weather and were rewarded by seeing some very good sport the various events being very closely contested.
The two brothers Alves unde a fine race for the Bicycle Championship. A. E. Alves owing to his superior strength and stamina being able (arratch) on the last lap, Amusement was to take the prize away from Mr. McKirdy provided by the Clown and Band Race, in the latter the bandsmen have to play their instru ments, which naturally caused much laughter. The race was won by the Keule-drummer of H.M.S. Centurion, T. Cotton; (whose native mit was well displayed at the Volunteer Cain, and who came in an easy winner. The obstacle race was exceptionally interesting as it exercised all the ingenuity and agility of the competitors, tr. J. R. Hance being the only starter that was able to negotiate them all. The prizes were distributed by Lady Blake.
We append the names of winners and officials.
Judges-Messrs. W. Armstrong, F. Lam mert and T. Meek.
Handicappers-Messrs. T. Grimshaw, T. Meek, G. Holden, R.N., and (Capt.) E. G. Way- mouth, R.A.
Clerks of the Course.-Dr. J. A. Lowson, Messrs, M. A. A. Sonza and E. W. Mitchell.
Starters--Messrs. G. A. Caldwell and E. M, Bazeland,
Time keeper Mr. Haft Buck,
Long Jump (Three Tries)--Prize presented, by Messrs. David Sassoon and Co. F. II. Kew, 18 A tim; H. T. George, 17 ft., z in.
Throwing the Cricket Bali (Three Tries)- prize presented by the Hongkong Cricket Club 1. T. George, 108, feet 2 inches, 1; F. 1. Kew, 2.
High Jump Three Tries)-Prize presented, by the V.R.C. J. H. Logan, 4 ft. 10 in, 1.
120 Yards Flat Race(Handicap)-First prize presented by Sir Thos. Jackson; second pre- sented; first in each heat to run in final, First heat, f. 11. R. Hance, six yards start, 1; H. T. George, eight yards start, 2. time 12 sec.
Second heat, F. H. Kew, scratch, R. Laps loy, six yards 'start, 2. Time 131 sec.
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Final heat, Lapsley, 1; flance, 2. Tune 12 sec. Won easily. One-Mile Bicycle Race-First prize, present ed by Mr. Ho Tung, second prize presented, A. McKindy (sematch) 1, A. A. Alves (40 yard)
T. Shand (60 yards) 3.
crowded and frightened audience were able to escape by outlets leading to lanes on either side of the place. Such buildings, though, should certainly have more outlets from the upstair apartments into the lanes and alley-ways below. Two of the electric street inmps were destroyed, and a great blaze set up in the runa fire. The firemen played on this, and aftern of the theatre when its large gas meter caught while, cooled the locality sufficiently to enable the Gas Go's workmen to turn the gas off The Victoria and Deluge engines were both at the fire, but only the former was found necess. ary at fiest, and it was worked from Shantung Road, in all ten steamers were playing on the flames, and there was a first-rate supply of water. Quite a number of lengths of hose burst during the operations. The residents in the locality of the fire were thoroughly scared at the proportions of the damage, and from many lanes and passages men, women, and children poured into the roads, laden with their goods and chattels. It is understood that, besides the theatre and waxworks, some to or 12 shops have been destroyed and others. damaged.
The theatre is insured for Tls. 11,000, and the other properties are reported to have been mare or less covered by insurance.
It is a peculiar coincidence that the theatre destroyed on Saturday night was burnt down on the night of March the 25th, 1897, when the fireinen poured aft. of water into the building.
Yesterday morning the scene of destruction was visited by thousands of people. The place is a mere mass of blackened suuldering inins, and only the front and side walls of the Theatre are standing. As is generally the case in such fires, the origin is utterly unknown.
LA JOSS HOUSE BURNT CIT.
A few minutes after 8 last night the fire sky over the upper part of Nanking Road made alum sounded again, and a girl glare in the it seem at first as if a fire of equal proportions to that of the prevailing night was in progress. Fortunately the case proved otherwise. The fire, occurred in a joss house, known as the Hung Mian, situate in Nanking Roal, between Fukien and Shansi Roads. When the Fire Brigade arrived the interior of the temple was a leaping mass of flame, but the material busi ing was of a nature that soon expended its in fammability, and a couple of streams of water prevented damage of any considerable nature to the adjoining premises. The blaze was a short and a merry one, and the firemen after their exertions on Saturday were not sorry to was sent ashore from II.M.S. Heratione, bat And it so soon subdued. An offer of assistance
fortunately the naval men's aid was not ie
100 Yards Flat Race-Challenge Cup).~Pre-Fquired:-‚V. C. 1. Neges. sented by the Victoria Recreation Club; to be won three times; first prize, presented by Mr. R. Shewan; secand prize presented. F. H. Kew, 1;3. H. R. Hance, 2. Time, users.
Two Miles Bicycle Race.First prize pre- sented by the Hon J. J. Keswick, second prize presented. A.McKidy, scratch, A. A. Alves, goyds, start, T. Shand, too yds. start, 3 Tine, 6 min 50 sec.
His Excellency then addressed Mr. Bellins and said that it gave him the greatest pleasure to open the building, the foundation stone of which had been laid by his predecessor. He then went on to explain how the question of a Reformatory had been one which had been before the Government for the last twenty, years but had not been satisfactorily settled until Mr. Belilios cama forward with a generous offer of $12,000 to build the prescat Institution. Plans etc., were prepared according to Mr. Bellios' desire but it was found that the sum of Frs coo was not sufficient and once more Mr. Belilios came forward and increased his munificent gift to no less a sina than the $18,000 which the Building cost. His Excellency then spoke of his belief in the effect of discipline and educa tion rather than punishment as a reforming factor. He did not believe in prison principles; boys should be trained up as they should g He then related an experience of his own in Jamaica, where the officer in charge of the gaol had explained to him that the bulk of the habitual.criminals were drawn from the refous atory and were the best behaved inmates of the gaol, but incorrigible once they were al large. Having thanked Mr. Belilies on behalf of the community for his gift, Ilis. Excellency was presented with a silver key on a salver of the same metaland, unlocking the door, declared the building to be formally opened, jocularly remarking that he presumed he would have to be the first to enter its portals.
Half-Mile Flat Race-First and secund prize presented by Taikoo, A. Humphreys,
J. H. Logan, Time, 3 min. 220 sec. Sack Race (50 Yards)-Prize presented. F. W. White, J. H. Gubbins, 2.
120 Yards Hurdle Race-First and Second prizes presented, F. 11. Kew, 1 ; II, T. George.
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220 Yards Flat Race-First prize presented by Commodore F. Powell, C.D., second prize presented. F. F. Kew, scratch, H. T. George, 15 yards start, 2. Time, 24 sec.
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Three-Legged Race (100 yards)-Prize pre- sented. A, lumphreys and f. H. R. Hance, 1. One Mile Flat Race-First Prize, present by H. E. Major-General W. J. Gascoigne, 6. M. G.: second prize, presented. A Hum. phreys, scratch 1; J. II. Logan, 30 yards start 2. Time. 5 min. 23 sec.
ON THE TRACK OF THE REFORMERS.
PERING, March 26th, Onders have been sent to Admiral Yeb, commanding the Peiyang squadron, who is and Haishen, to cruise to the Straits, emissaries now at Canton with the fast cruisers Haitien of the Empress Dowager having already arrived at Singapore in the hope of assassinating or capturing alive Kang Yu-wei, Chin She yuan, Editor of the Fiennan Sinpas, and ithers of the Refons Party who have taken refuge under the British flag there.. The speed of the Chinese crisers (24 knots) as soon as the captured men are conveyed on board will dely pursuit by anything that the British Government possesses in the Far East. This is said to be the last resort of the Empress Dowager in her eager desire to slay her enemies of the Reform Party.-N. C. D. News Cor
RESCUE OF THE EMTOMBED MINERS IN JAPAN
Refreshments were served to the assembled company and then a tour of the building was made. It is erected on an eminence overlooking Causeway Bay and consists of two storeys. On the ground floor is situated, a store-room, dinning room, office, three cells and a work- room together with a reception room; on the upper foor are three dormitories and quarters & McKirdy scratch (dead heat). Time min. Matsuyama colliery in Fukonka prefecture, are
for the superintendent, consisting of five rooms. The necessary outhouses and offices are at the back of the building.
At the main entrance are two brass plates, one on either side of the door, one with an Inscription in Chinese, the other in English, The English inscription reads:-
TUE BELILIOS REFORMATORY. THIS BUILDING WAS BRECTED BY THE HON. E. R. BELILIOS, C.M.G, The ground having been given by the Government.
THIS REFORMATORY WAS OPENED BY
II. E. SIR HENRY A. BIAKE, G.C.M.G., GOVERNOR OF HONGKONG,
On the 2nd day of April, 1900, in the 63rd year of the reign of
HER MAJESTY QUEEN VICTORIA, Queen of Great Britain and Ireland and Empress of India,
The inscription on the salver upon which the key was presented reads —
THE BELILIOS REFORMATORY,
OPENED BY
SIR HENRY A. BLAKE, G.C.M.D.,
jovemor, Hongkong,
2nd April, 1900. Owing to a slight misunderstanding no special invitations for the opening ceremony were issued, Mr. Belilios believing that the notice of the ceremony published in the Press would be sufficient. This most probably accounts for the few persons present at the
function.
THE HUNT FOR REFORMERS,
SAFETY OF MR. KWANG,
Boy's Race, 440 yards-Silva, 1; Marke 2. Three Miles Bicycle Race--First prize presented by the Hon. E. R. Belilios, G.M.G., second and third prizes presented. A. E. Alves, 80s. start, ; A. A. Alves, 130 yds. start and
12 sec.
A TERRIME EXPERIENCE.
miners, who were recently entombed in the Further particulars of the rescue of the
Half Mile Flat Race (open to Soldiers, after the accident the work of rescue was stat now published it appears that immediately and Police)-Aymbury (R. W. F.), 1, Macka, ed, but progressed very slowly owing to the
Scheehan, 3. Times, 2 min. 143 ser. 440 Yards Flat Race, Challenge Cup-nature of the ground. On the 18th inst, twelve To be won two years in succession before he days after the accident, a depth of 70 fect was coming the property of a competitor. Firs: Prize reached, and at 2 30 p.m. the same day the shaft was opened. Sonic miners and the fore presented by Mr. H. N Mody, Esq., second prize, presented. A. Humphreys, 1, F. H.
man at once went down to make a search for Kew, Time, or sec
the nien. Two of the miners were found'about Obstacle Race Prize presented . H. R.
40 feet from the place where the excavation Hance, 1.
had been inade, and two others about go feet further on. All the men were alive, and after immediate wants had been attended to they were brought to the surface at 8.30pm. They are little the worse for their imprisonment, and it is expected they will be fully recovered in the course of a few days.
THE PLAGUE.
Cases reported to 1st instant............
Do..
do, during past 24 hours.....
Total...
20
Deaths reported to ist instant..........
Do. do. during past 24 hours... O
Total... 19
19
FIRES AT SHANGHAI,
SHANGHAI, March 26th.
On Saturday night, about 9.40 p.m., another destructive fire occured in the Settlement, this time in Canton Road, near its intersection with Fukien, Road, and not far from the scene of the disastrous outbreak of a few weeks ago. As the alarm-sounded the sky was illumined with flames over Canton Road, and it was soon apparent that it was a serious matter. The various divisions of the Fire Brigade reached the scene promptly, and found that the flames had started in Naftaly's diorama and wax-works exhibition. It was evident that this building was doomed, and soon the fire spread to the rea, gulting several Chinese dwellings, and reaching nearly to the next street. Shops Our readers will be pleased to hear that Mr. Chinese theatre, the Li Pow, on the other. adjoining the wax-works on one side, and a big Kwang, who was reported as missing the other were quickly in flames, and the firemen had day and was supposed to have been enticed to a hard battle to slop a further spread. Canton by some of the Empress Dowager's As it was, a couple of shops opposite emissaries, is once more safe in Hongkongcaught, and were soon in full blaze. At times So far as we have been able to gather Mr. it looked as if the fire might spread indefinitely, Kwong did go to Ganton in the company of a man who said that he was anxious to put bust ness into his hands. They met another China: man on the wharf at Canton and after speaking a few words to him the friend quietly disappear ed leaving Mr. Kwong to his own resources. He went towards the flower-boat and while there was warned that the Chinese Authoritities were supposed to be upon his track. He accordingly went into concealment and took boat next morning for Heung Shan from whence he succeeded in making good his escape to Macao and arrived in Hongkong on Saturday: From an extract from northern contem porary, published in another column it will be seen that the Empress is still as anxious as ever to get the Reformers within her clutches and that the two Chinese cruisers, that were lying in Kowloon Bay the other day were evidently on the watch. If, as the report says, they intend to kidnap Kang Yu Wer from Singapore we would advise them to be careful as to how they go about it. The British Authorities are long suffering but are apt to turn at times. Then too, they will have to Catch Kang Yu Wel first
but despite, the great heat, the dense smoke, and the danger from falling beams, the firemen persevered gallantly. At 1,30 am, when the order was given to "teel up." another fire started in front of the first one, and a little. lower down. The Deluge, Hongkews, and Vicioria, were at once ordered to attend to this. Fortunately they succeeded in extinguishing it, and thus saved another theatre. It was a night
They state that as they were occupied with
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With a continuance of general activity in C. N. steamer Nanchong leaves for Tientsin trade, the Company's steamers have been fully and profitably employed during the past year.
ference Share Dividends, the Directors have After providing for the six per cent pre- pleasure in recommending payment of a Divid end af ten per cent. for the year, and, in ad- Ordinary Shares, having £5 per Share called up. dition, a bonus of three per cent, on the
The Fleet, as heretofore, has been maintained. in thorough efficiency out of current revenue.
Al a substantial profit on first cost, the Directors were induced to part with the Hyson, built in Belfast in 1395; and, following the re cognised practice of the Company, they have disposed of the Ningchow, built in 1883, and the Danfa, built in 1888, which, after years of good service, were no longer equal to the re quirements of the traile.
THURSDAY, 5th. (About) ST. Co's steamer Lovstakken leaves for New York via Suez Canal, (About) P. & O. S. Co's steamer Java leaves
Non-U. & O. S. Co's Steamer Coptic leaves C. N. steamer Sungiang leaves for Manila.
for London &c.
ጊ
for Honolulu Ke.
FRIDAY, 6th.
ptn.-A. L.. S. N. Co's steamer Trane leaves
for Fiume and Trieste &e. (diret.) 4 peu-Cargò ex Bengal subject to rent.
SATURDAY, 7th.
(About) D. & Co's steamer Pathan leaves for
2.30
New York via Suez Canal. p.m.-Public Auction sale of Household Furniture at "Dunottar" the Peak Residence of Mr. Newman Munford by Mr. Paul Brewitt.
MONDAY, 9th.
FOOKSANG, British steamer, 989, R. Y. Ander son, 2nd April, Canton and April, Gene ral-Jardine, Matheson & Co.
Ülearances at the Harbour Ofos. Evie J. Ray, American bark, for Honkoe Bay.
aithing, British str., for Swato. Fuchs, Chinese str., for Shanghai. Kongnam, British str., for Canton,
Fang, British str., for Foochow. Chintiang, British str. for Ningpo. Kwings, British str., for Canton Funsang, British str., for Manila. Menmuir, British str., for Manila. Sanuki Maru, Japanese str., for Kobe. Lady Joicey, British str., for Hongay.
Departures.
Considerably after stipulated time new steam. mers, contracted for in 1898, were completed and delivered in the months of March, June and November. repectively, of last year. The results of the voyages already made have been quite satisfactory, and the ships them- selves and their working have come fully up to 4 pm--N. Y. K. steamer Tesa Muru leaves | April 1, Glenfarg, British str., for Shanghai. expectations.
It will be observed that the Directors have written off the profits of last year six per cent. on the first cost of the Fleet, notwithstanding the great advance in the value of all steamer property.
The following Directors,, Mr. David Reid and Mr. H. D. Stewart retive by rotation, but being eligible, offer themselves for re-election.
The Auditors, Messrs. John Baker and Sons and Mr. Jamieson Elles, offer themselves for re-appointment.
31 is proposed that the Dividends shall be paid, both in London and the East, on the oth closed from the 5th to 14th March, inclusive. March. 1900.
The Transfer. Books will be
The Company's Fleet now comprises:
Byson, Captain J. S. Huste......
Ping Sacr
MoTune, Tunkai, Kintnek,
Lak Ling,.. Pepack Ching U's,
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Tos Nominal
Gas HoNE
Register, Power
IT... Allen 457
Esa 150
C. de la Perrette 645
12. Conrad
4,846
D. Davies.
H. 3.
1. Wairall.4.447
IT. W. S. Exalts 4,447
Esn
A. Rodway 99 J. Par. 1,533 1. C.
1.3.13
fin
50.
London, 5th March, 1900.
for Victoria I. C. &c.
SHIPPING AND MAIL_NEWS.
MAILS DUE.
Australien (Eastern) to-morrow. German (Konig Albert) to-morrow. American America Ataru), 5th inst. German (Prins Heinrich) 6th inst: Tacoma (Sikh) 5th insi. Indian (Kunsang) 5th inst., French (Ernest Simons) gth inst. American (City of Peking) 12th inst. Canadian (Empress of India) 16th inst. American (Garlic) 20th inst.
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The J. M. S.15. Co.'s steamer Ameria Maru, Bikin
left Shanghai for this pon this morning at Sam, (Bay 9 Alb. Mar., Jone, 1809 1895 O, 1843
Och, 1845 Sep., Pos Stat. 1895.
Sept, E BAYİD REID,
Chairman.
SHIPPING REPORTS.
Captain Harres, of the steamship Awangse, from Tientsin, reports --Moderate to fresh southerly winds, duli, overcast, and showery weather.
Captain S. W. Moore, of the steamship Sungkiung, from Manila, reports Light wasterly winds, smooth sea, and fine pleasant weather.
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casterly winds, smooth sea and clear weather from Saigon, reports Experienced light Captain Potter, of the steamship Benzene,
to Cape Varella; southerly winds to Paracels and clear weather, thence variable winds and occasional rain squalls, till arrival.
NOTANDA.
CALENDAR.
APRIL. Meteorological means based an ten years' observations to 1893. Barometer ............ Thermometer
Humidity Rainfall
TO-DAY.
WEATHER REPORT.
Barometer. Temperature Humidity Rainfall,
--30.147 57.3. ›79.0
1.76
On date at On date ni
toa, m.
4 p.m.
29.929.87
63
58
85
0.01
TO-DAY.
Monday, 2nd April, 1900. Chinese-3rd of 3rd moon of 20th your of
---Kwang-su. Suf-Wires
Set
High water-Morning
Afternoon
Low water-Morning
Afternoon ANNIVERSARIES,
shr. 5min.
Ohr. 14min.
ohr. omin.
ohr. min.
5hr. zamin. shr. 5zmin.
1847-Si Jahn Davis Expecdition started for
Canton,
their work, they did not know of the occurrence 1865-Richmond Captured by General Grant
of the disaster at the time. They had with
after a seige of 1,452, days.
The Austrian Lloyd's S. 8. Co.'s steamer -Urano, left Shanghai for this port this after
noon..
The N. P. S.-Co's steamer Brewshire, has arrived at Kobe and sailed for Hongkong on the 2nd inst.
The steamer Kumsang, from Calcutta' and Straits left Singapore for this port on Saturday the 31st ulto, at io am.
Mar 31, Monadnock, American doublet-tunet
monitor, for Manila. April, Beagal, British str., for Shanghai; &c. April 1, Glenfallach, British str., for Amoy. April, P. Klao, British str., for Bangkok.. April 1, Maidzura Maru, Jap, str., for Swatów. April 1, Asturia, German str., for Singapore.. April 1, Trites, German str., for Singapore. April, Hainan, British str., for Swatow. April 2, Korea, Russian sir, for Port Arthur. April 2, Talegami Maru, Jap. str., for Moji. April 2, atenmuir, British str., for Manila. April, Ashan, Chinese str., for Shanghai. April 2, Namyong, British str., for Amoy. April 2, Cheysing, British str., for Swatów. April 2, Lyermoon, German str., for Shanghai. April, Feoksang, British str., for Foochów.
Passenger-arrived.
Per Pakshan, from Singapore--100 Chinesa. Per Formosa, from Coast l'orts-Rev. and Mrs. P. W. Pitcher and 2 children, Mr. C. I. Best, and Chinese.
Per Halching, from Swatow-Rev..and Mrs. Whitman and 4 children, Mr. and Mrs. Hadley and children, Master Marthews, Mr. Hay Tong Sing, and 231 Chinese,
Per Benvenue, from Saigon-24 Chinese, Per Keungsi, fram Tientsin-8 Chinese.- Per actu, from Saigon-100 Chinese. Per Glatens, from Amoy-700 Chinese. Per Sungkiang, frem Manila-Messrs. Hugo Sicfen, A. Jansen, J. Antheny, Chas. Grame, A. Frieman, and 53 Chinese,
Dopartett.
Per Bengal, for Shanghai from Hongkong-- Messrs. T. and II. Riedeman, Mrs. Robertson, Mr. H. B. McKerrow, Li-Col. The O'Gorman, Mr. and Mrs. Meyer, Messrs. C. Mittemeyer, H. O. Drummond, George Tyson, Mr. and Mrs. Diman, Paul Segal, Joseph Weinstein, Fearon, Mr. J. T. Hamilton, General Stahel,
The M. 3. Co.'s steamer Ernest Simens, with the next French Mail with leave Singapore to-and Air. and Mrs. Greenef. From London day the 2nd inst., at 6 p.m. for this part Saigon.
The steamer Suevin, tom Hamburg left Singapore for this part on Saturday, the 31st uld, and may be expected here on or about the oth inst.,
The steamer Koenigsberg, from Hamburg feft Singapore for this port on Saturday, the 31st ulio, and may be expected here on or about the 6th inst.
The Imperial German Mail steamer Kornig Albert, left Shanghai yesterday the tst inst., and may be expected here on or about Tues- day, the 3rd inst. at noon.
嗅
+
Miss Rush, Mrs. Reynolds, and Mr. Throck
marton.
Per Anitta, from Hongkong for Kobe- Messrs. Whitbread, La Fan Man and Chan La Tune. For Yokohama--Messrs. E. Drum mond, 3. Fraser, Kingsell, Wong Shu Hing, Kwong Man Wing, Mr. and Mrs. H. Ferrar and daughter, Mr. Samuel Rebarbar, Capt. and Mrs. Hatherly, Messrs. Wong Tit Sang and than Chie Lin. From Marseilles-Messrs. H. Barrets and S. Wheeler. From Penang Mr. G. A. Hall From-Singapore-Messrs. R. A. Scott and G. J. de Berry.
Nan
STEAMERS EXPECTED..
The Imperial German Mail steamer Princ Heinrich, carrying the German Mals with Ronig Albert dates from Berlin of the 5th March has Eastern left Singapore on Sunday the 1st inst, at day. Angyll light and may be expected here on or abutt Friday the 6th inst., at daylight.
HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK RETURNS. Isla de Cuba...........
Telarios
H.M.S. Aurora
Taiyuan
Samshui ...
B. Juan d'Austria Peiyang
Hong Leung... .....
Kowloon Dock.
Cosmopolitan
Aberdeen
>
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PASSED THE CANAL Outward-20th March-Annam, Tantalus, Shangtung, Trieste, Renlarig, Oceanicu, Alexander, Taurus, 28th Mar,-Indus, Stentor. Homeward March-Oldenburg 27th Marcli -Wakasa Maru.
Shipping.
Arrivals.
America Mara Kumsang. Sikh ... Prinz Heinrich Konigsberg.
Tientsin
Emest Simons
From.
Due.
Shanghai...To-morrow Pon Darwin...To-morrow Singapore
JApril 4th ...Shanghai. April 5th
Singapore ....JApril 5th Japan
Singapore
Singapore
April 5th
.... April 6th
...... April 6th
Singapore ..... April 6th Singapore ...... April 9th City of Peking...San Francisco... April izth Empress of India. Vancouver...... April 16th Gaelic .........
San Francisco...April 20th
We would direct the attention of shipping firms to the style in which Steamers Expected" and Projected Sallings" are now published in these cyls, and in so doing respect fully urge the managers of shipping firms to give orders to their clerks to furnish this office, vi the forms already sup plied grath with the latest available fatormation every day,
PROJECTED SAILINGS.
Ship
Destination.
Date.
America Mart. San Francisco, &c. April 14th Bayern.....
Straits, &c.......... July 12th
INSAN, British steamer, 1,536, Spencer Belgian King San Diego, &c. June 5th
Wilde, 31st Mar,Java 21st Man, Sugar -Jardine, Matheson & Co.
Braemar
Portland, &c. ....June 9th.
them food for one meal, after which hunger 1899-President Rruger said that Uitlander PAKSHAN, British steamer, 1,235. J. Jenkins. Carlisle City...... San Diego, &c. ...April 30th
compelled them to eat or gnaw some boots or shoes, and by this means they supported them Jeves for twelve days, with the help of the water that leaked into the shaft. They heard the sounds of the rescuers digging, and this kept up their spirits with the hope of being rescued from their terrible situation.
THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY,
LIMITED.
The following is the report of the Directors, submitted at the Annual Ordinary General, Meeting of Shareholders, held at the Offices City of Lonitor, on Tuesday, the 13 day of of the Company, No. 3, Billiter Avenue, in the March, 1900.
The Directors beg to submit. the General Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss Account for the year ending 31st December, 1899, duly audited.
The net profit, including the £
balance brought forward from last year, and after providing for the General Expenses of the current year, directors' fees, in- come tax, interest, &c., amounts to........
An interim dividend of 3 percent. on the preference shares was paid on 1st. October, 1893, amounting to.
s. d..
86,010 3
5,030 16 0
£80,989.13 3 which it is proposed to apply as follows:-
Leaving a sum of
count of Steamers
of hard work for the firement and before they To the credit of "Purchase Ac- were able to leave the scene it was 3 am, A large crowd thronged all the approaches to To the credit of Reserve and the burning freinises, but the police, under Equalisation of Dividends Ac- Inspectors Wilson (of Laora Station) and
count 1" Matheson (of Central Station) kept them well And, they recommend that there in, hand, and gave the firemen room for work- ing. Captain-Superintendent Pattinson and
should be paid out of the profit Chief Inspector Howard were also early in
a further dividend of 3 per cent. on the preference shares....... attendinge, Had there been a stronger wind A dividend of 10 per cent. on the than that of Saturday it is very probable that there would have been loss of life aswell A bonus of 3 per cent. on ordinary.
ordinary shares (£s paid)........ as property. As it was, three Chinese men were taken to Shangtung Road Hospital with injuries caused by Jumping from windows at the rear of the theatre. The exit from the front of the theatre was cut off by the flaines, but the
shares
Balance to be carried to New
Account
35,000.00
25,000 .0 0
5,020 16 0
8,368 o a
2,510 8 0
£36,989 15.3
must forwear their old country.
1865-Prince Kung degraded by the Empress
Dowager,
1890-Memorial stone of the Hongkong Praya
China
Chingto.
Chinkiang.
San Francisco, &c. May 15th. Sydney, &c...April roth Ningpo ......April 2nd City of Peking...San Francisco, &c. April 21st Shanghai ......... April 13th Co
Chusan
31st Mar,Singapore 25th Mar., General, --Bradley & Co. PETRIANA, British steamer, goo, Halton, 31st Mar.,Balak Papan (Borneo) 22nd March, AR, Japanese steamer, 3,594, Hector Liquid Fuel-Ainhold, Kauberg & Co. Fraser, 1st April,-Seattle, Washington, Coptic U.S.A. 28th Feb, Coals..-Nippon Yusen Kaisho.
works laid by the Duke of Connaught; H. R. H. afterwards at:cnded a meat.ros ing-of the District Grand Lodge of Hongkong and South China; the Duke and Duchess entertained at the Ko Shing Theatre in the evening. 1899-Medals for specical service during the plague presented to members of the
...e
force.
TO-MORROW.
Chinese-th of 3rd moon of 2014, year of Tuesday, 3rd April, 1900.
Kwang-sü. Sun-Rises.....
Seiz
shr. 53min. Chr. quin ohr. omsin. Afternoon ohr. 46min. Low water-Morning...... Chr. zzmin, Afternoon...... 6hr, aquin. ANNIVERSARIES.
High water-Morning.
1872-Antioch destroyed by earthquake; 15,000
lives lost.
1896-Great fire in Manila; between 4,000 and
3,000 houses destroyed. 1899-Capt. May assaulted by Chinese at
Taipoo:
AGENDA.
TO-DAY. Pension Day.
TO-MORROW.
Cargo ex Glenfurg subject to rent.
O. S. Co's steamer Glaucus leaves for London
via Suez Canal,
5.15 p.m.-General Meeting of the Association, at Volunteer Head-quarters. 9p.m.-Concert by Mr. Alex Marsh in St.
George's Hall,
WEDNESDAY, 4th.
C. P. R. steamer Empress of China.leaves for
Victoria. B. C. &c.
Noon-1: G. M. L steamer Konig Albert
leaves for Europe? (About) N. L. steamer Saxonia leaves for
Hayre and Hamburg."
HAICHING, British steamer, 1,267, W. Davis,
1st April-Swatow 31st Mar, General. Douglas, Lapraik & Co. CHOYSANG, British str., 1,940, G. H. Bowker, 28th 1st April,-Canton 1st April, General. -Jardine. Matheson & Co. SANUKI MARU, Japanese steamer, 3,792, W. Townsend, 1st April,-Singapore 26th Mar, General-Nippon Yusen Kaisha. QUARTA, German steamer, 1,146, H. Johannsen, 1st April,-Bangkok 23rd Mar., and Koh. si-chang 25th, Rice and Meal.-Sander, Wieler & Co. FORMOSA, British steamer, 674, J. T. Douglas, 1st April,--Tamsi and Ampy 31st Mar Ballast.-Douglas, Lapraik & Co. CHINKIANG, British steamer, 1,241, J. Vaughan, R.N.R., 1st April,-Canton 1st April, General-Butterfield & Swire. BROAD MAYNE, British steamer, 1,500, 11. A. Hayns, tat April,-Pulo Sambol 23rd Mar, Kerosine. Meyer & Co. TKYM, Norwegian steamer, 710, Hannestad,
1st April,Canton 1st April, General. Chinese. BENVENUE, British steamer, 1,467, J. Porter, 2nd April,Saigon 29th Mar., Rice.-Gibbs, Livingston & Co. KWANGSI, British steamer, 1,240, A. Harris,
2nd April, Tientsin 27th Mar., General Butterfield & Swire.
2nd April,-Amoy 1st April, Genem. Butterfield & Swire.
Doric. Eastern
...San Francisco, &c. June 9th
San Francisco, &c. April 5th, San Francisco, &c. May 23rd Sydney, &c. May 3rd Vancouver, &c...... April 4th
--April 25th May toth San Diego, &c. ...April 12th San Francisco, &c.May, Ist Victoria, B.C. www.London...
Emp. China Emp, India Emp. Japan Energia. Gaelic Glenogle Glaucus Haiching Haimun
Hector Hainburg
Java
Machaon
Swatow, &c.... Swatow, &c. Straits, &c.
Liverpool.
... Havre, Sec.
London..
B.C.
April 24th April 3rd- April 3rd
April 1st
May 30th
April 15th
April 12th
April th
Hongkong MaruSan Francisco, &c. May 8th Heidelberg
Kawachi Maru... Marseilles, &c.... Kinshiu Mari... Victoria,
April-13th April 19th König Albert Sunits, &c.
April 4th Lovstakken....New York.... Königsberg Havre, &c.
.......May 12th
April 5th ......... London.
JMay 1st Monmouthshire. Portland, &c. Massilia.Marseilles, &c...... April 14th May 19th Nanchang.........Tientsin........... April 416. Nippon Maru San Francisco, &c May 31st Oldenburg Straits, &c. Pathan ......
New York Prinz Heinrich... Straits, &c. Preussen... Straits, &c.
Queen Adelaide. Victoria, B.C..... Rohilla....
Jupan
Sachsen Sanuki Maru Saxonia
Serbia
MACDUFF, British steamer, 1,882, R. Glegg, and April, Saigon 28th Mar., Rice.- Dodwell & Co., Id. GLAUCUS, British steamer, 3,500, J. Barwise, Shanghai
Shanshi. Sibiria Sikh
Stuttgart Sungkiang Thyra, Tosa Maru Urang
HUE, French steamer, 704, P. Merlees, and April,--Haiphong and Hoibow 1st April, General.-A. R. Marty. SUNGXIANG, British steamer, 1,021, S. W. Moore, 2nd April,Manila 30th March, GeneralButterfield & Swire. SAXONIA, German steamer, 3,326, A. Krech, and April, Kucbinotza 28th Mur., General and Coal-Carlowitz & Co.
Strathgyle.
Weimar,
June 28th
April 7th
May 16th
May 2nd
May 5th
April 14th Straits, &c. .... June 14th ..Kobe & Yokohama April 2nd
Havre, &c.
April 4th Havre, &c. May th Singapore, &c....April 9th: Shanghai... April 3rd Havre, &c. April 20th- Victoria, B.C.......April 14th. San Diego, &c. May oth Straits, &c.
Manila
July 26th
ma.........in April 5th-
San Diego, &c.
Victoria, BC
Straits, &c.
Straits,
July 8th
April 6th April 18th