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HARMSTON'S
CIRCUS
AND
ROYAL MENAGERIE.
TO-NIGHT!
TO-NIGHT!!
Our Magnificent Stud of Horses in the Rendimie STEEPLE CHASE Introducing the Entire Company. MATINEE TO-DAY MATINEE AND EVERY DAY AT 3.30 M., DURING CHINESE HOLIDAYS.
FRIDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY ZENU, COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT TO
MRS. HARMISTON LOVE.
A HOST OF NOVELTIES,
GENTLEMAN RIDER'S NIGHT.
A Handsome Trophy to the best Gentleman- Rider over our Steeplechase Course on our horses the drawn on the Evening it takes place. OPES TO ALL GENTLEMAN | AMATEURS. Gentlemen intending to com pete will kindly notify by letter addressed to MANAGER, CIRCUS, CONNAUGHT HOUSE.
TUG-OF-WAR.
A Prize $50 will be given for Final Trial between ROYAL GARRISON ARTILLERY . "CENTURION" STOKERS' TEAM. -
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1901.
Today's Advertisements.
WANTED-IMMEDIATELY.
Ya German Finu, an EXPERIENCED D SALESMAN with a thorough knowledge of the Hongkong Import Business. Applicants should give full Information concerning their Qualifications and state the Salary required to
Address of--
BIRTHS,'
On 12th February, at 1A, Love Lane, Shang hai, the wife of HERBERT A. J. MACRAY, of daughter.
On the 13th of February, at No. 1, Dent Road, Shanghai, the wife of Gao, BAKER, of a daughter MARRIAGES.
On the 8th of February, at Foochow, by the Rev. Llewellyn Lloyd, WILLIAM PITCAIRN "GALTON, of Fouchow to CAROLINE, widow of
Arthur Wellesley Walkinshaw.
On February 11th, at Shanghai, by the Rev. "IMPORT,"
H. C. Hodges, M., Henky, Bisch SUTTON, Care of Office of This Paper Wesleyan Minister, Hankow, to EDITH, Hongkong, 20th February, 1901. (230croungest daughter of Edwin Oliver, Esq.
Cheetham Hill, Manchester. INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED,
FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND
CALCUTTA.
HE Company's Steamship
THE
"CHELYDRA,"
Captain Cox, will be despatched as above on TUESDAY, the 26th instant, at 11.30 A.M.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JÄRDINE, MATHESON & Co., General Managers.
Hongkong, 20th February, 1901,
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AUSTRIAN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVIGA TION COMPANY,
STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, COLOMBO, BOMBAY, KARACHI, ADEN, SUEZ, PORT
SAID, FIUME AND, TRIESTE. (Taking Cargo at through Rales to the BRAZILS,
to Sotel AFRICA, PERSIAN GILF, RED SEA, BLACK SEA, LEVANT, VENICE and ADRIATIC PORTS).
HE Company's Steamship
THE
*** MORAVIA,” Captain Calabrese, will be despatchedas above on THURSDAY, the 28th instant, P.M.
Box Office Plan:-ROBINSON PIANO Co., apply to Queen's Road.
POPULAR PRICES,
SOLDIERS and SAILORS of ALL NA- TIONALITIES admitted to CHAIRS and STALLS HALF-PRICE.
ROBERT LOVE...
Manager.
Silk and Valitables are transhipped on arrival at Bombay into an accelerated liner.
For Information as to l'assage and Freight,
SANDER, WIELER & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, 20th February, 1901. [22&c
THE OSAKA SHOSEN KAISHA,
"LIMITED.
FOR SWATOW, AMOY & TAIWANFOO.
Col. CHAS. B. HICKS. Kepresentative.THE Company's Steamship Hongkong, 20th February, 190r. [640
THEATRE
1152 ROYAL,
BOXING TOURNAMENT.”
(Open to All-Comers, to decide the Bond file Championships).
28TH FEBRUARY, 1ST & 2ND MARCH, Under the Management of
Mr. C. T. ROBINSON,
VALUE OF PRzies, over $2,coo GIGANTIC ENTRIES. FEATHER WEnacts (126 lbs.)
T. Lawless, Band, R.w.r, v. D. Davis, E. co.,
R.W.F.
J. H. Bring U.S.S.. Brooklyn, v. 1. Jago;
H.M.S. turion.
T. Mahews, Babyl, R.W.P., 7, C. A. Bowley,
Taikoo Sugar Refinery.
J. Veir, H. A. Naval Yard, 7. W. H. Creasy,
Seige Truin.:
Reserves-Tim Bailey, H.M.S. Undaunted,
and H. K. Remedios.
LIGHT WEIGHTS (140 lbs.) T. Baddeley, Sapper, E., v. W. Thomas, B.
Co., R.W.F.
T. Phillips, H.MS, Argoment, . J. Bandford,
B. Co., R.W.F. Geo: Smith, 11.M.S. Couturion, v. W. Foster,
"AKASHI MARU," Captain K. Sudanki, will be despatched as a bora on WEDNESDAY, the 6th March, at Daylight
For Freight or Passage, apply to
THE MITSUI HUSSAN KAISHA, Agents. Hongkong, 20th February, too. [232
Iftimations.
EYE SIGHT.
Mr. N. LAZARUS,
Occulist-Optician, of London and Calcutta, may be consulted for SPECTACLES
at 16, Queen's Read Central, (R. HOUGHTON & Co.) (Nearly opposite the HONGKONG HOTEL). Business hours:--9 AM to 5 PM.
A diseases affecting those avancing in life GREAT proponion of cataracts and
occur to those having some deficiency in the Construction of the eyes-the many years of 'Eye Strain' ending in serious forms of disease. Glasses specially adapted in youth to those requiring them save and preserve the sight. dimness when reading, weal: eyes, the letters Constantly recurring headaches, spells of T. Harvey, R.L.A., H.M.S. Fumar, v. J. Kant-running together; any of these symptoms indi
zey, U.S.S. Fennington.
cate a deficiency in the form of the eye require Reserves W. Barrett, Sapper, R.; Pte. Mr. LAZARUS supplies his SPECTACLES [1433h
R.M.LL, H,M.S. Terrible,
B. Moore, Apc., C. Morriss, C. Co., RW.F., Sergt. Davis, R.WE.
MIDDLE WEIGHTS 158 (lbs.)
Thos. Phillips, H.M.S. Argonaut, p. W. S.
Bailey, Hongkong.
E. Maosford, H.M,S," Argonaut, as J. Buras,
U.S.S. Albany,
Sergt. Jones, R.W., 2, E. C. Duffey, U.S.S.
Brooklyn.
ing Classes only to correct and care.
only after testing the sight.
ADVICE FREE.
J. W. Newmm H.M.S. Terrible, v. Bob Ber- A. S. WATSON & Co.,
wick, Taikoo Sugar Refinery.
Reserve-Geo. Smith, H.M.S. Centurion.
HEAVY OR CATCH WEIGHTS,
McMurray, 25th Co. S.D.R.A., V. Copl., Aldridge,
23th Co. S.D.R.A,
Jack Gorman,, Harmston's, Circus, a Bob
Savidge, HALS. Goliath..
J. H. Tibbs, U.S.S. Brooklyn, 2%. W. S. Bailey,
Hongkong.
POPULAR PRICES. STAGE RESERVED SEATS......$to Season.
· Do.
$4 per Night, $3 and $2.
DRESS CIRCLE.
PITT .........
Do.
.......
BOX PLAN NOW OPEN AT ROBINSON PIANO CO.
Hongkong, 13th February, 1901.
11540
OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAM- 'SHIP COMPANY"
NOTICE.
[“GAELIC”
CONSIGNEES of CARGO per Steamship are hereby notified that theit Goods are at their risk being discharged into Lighters and/ or landed into our Godowns at Wanchai and delivery may be had either from Lighters or from Godowns upon countersignature of Bils of Lading.
Goods remaining unclaimed after the 27th instant will be subject to rent.
No Fire Insurance has been effected.
J. S. VAN DUREN, Agent. Hongkong, záth February, 1901,
AUSTRIAN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVIGA- TION COMPANY.
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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. FROM TRIESTE FIUME, PORT SAID, THE Steamship
COLOMBO, PENANG AND SINGAPORE,
"CHINA," having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong
LIMITED.
WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS,
ESTABLISHED A.D. 1841.
SCOTCH WHISKY.
A-THORNE'S BLEND, White
Capsule
Ver Das.
Case.
..$10.50
B.-WATSON'S GLENORCHY, MELLOW BLEND, Blue Capsule, with Name and Trade Mark...... 10.90 C.—WATSON'S ABELOUR-GLEN- Liver, Red Capsule, with Name and Trade Murk
D.-WATSON'S H.K.D., BLEND
OF THE FINEST SCOTCH MALT WHISKIES, Vio- let Capsule E-WATSON'S VERY OLD Li-
QUEUR SCOTCH WHISKY, Gold Capsule
DEATHS.
At the General Hospital, Shanghai, on the 14th February, WILLIAM IRWIN HOUSTON,
aged 23 year.
At 7am, on 16th February, at No. 2, College Gardens, Upper Albany Road, MARY, the be loved wife of James H. Cox, in her st
[23 On the 20th instant, at 10 a.m., at 184, Praya West, Tso Kwose, 5 yous cld, second son of Tsoi Yenk Shan.
[329C
year.
NOTICES TO CORRESPONDENTS,
['C_19_requested that all cammunication relating to Suh
scriptions, Adynativements, &, be addressed to the "Fantiger, Benteng Teltprapa" and not to the Editors.
Letters on Edita ial matters in be sent to "The Editor" sad spot to individual members of the stuff.
Communia ion intencted for public ion must be accom. ranied by the name and address of the waiters, het eerily for publica jon, ; but as evidence of good fuichi,
Whilst the coloms of the Hongkong Telegraph will always be open for the fair discussion by cerfe-pradents of all ques tinis affecting public interests, it must be distinctly under. stood that die Lalor sex not in any way hold himself responsible for apaudens thus expresscil.
The Hongkong Telegraph
HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1991.
NOTES AND COMMENTS.
Tramways at Last.
We learn that tramways are at last to be an accomplished fact in Hongkong; that all arrangements have been concluded with the Government and that, within a year, a tram way will be running froni Kennedytown to Shaukiwan. So far as we have been able
one
OF COMMERCE,
journal, the Pacific Exporter, published at San Wx have received the first issua of a new trade | HONGKONG GENERAL CHAMBER Francisco, and devoted to American commerce of the Pacific. Foreign Chambers of Commerce are invited by the management of the paper to
tion. forward matters of public interest for publica
THERE was an outbreak of fire on Saturday on board No. 3 inch, employed by the Naval | Yardauthorities. The alarm bells were sounded, and the Chinese crew of Commodore Powell's launch İnckeeded, in extinguishing the flames before they had made serious headway. The damage is estimated at about $150. The cause of the fire is supposed to be the carelessness of
crew.
Tirk following office bearers were elected at a meeting of the Phoenix Chapter, held at the Masonic Hall, last night :-
...Si. Kalghi H. R. Bridges.
M. W. Sow.
I. P. M. W. Sor..
Deputy M. W. Sov.................
High Pela......
Senior Wardna
Juolar Wardea Treasurer.
Secretary
Master of Cerennica.. Chancellor
1aner Gard.............. Standard Bearer...
Eperty
га
W. Farmer
Gen. A. Watkins.
A Lochead..
150. F. Leu.
1. A. Tarrant.
sented to the French Government that excep tionally favourable treatment should be accorded to all exports from the colonies above named both in France and French Indo-China.
acknowledgment of above, thanking the Adraft letter to the Jocal Government in
Secretary of State for his efforis on behalf of the Colony, was considered and adopted.
At the Monthly Meeting of the Genemi Confmittee of the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce, beld at the Chamber Room, City Hall, at 11.30 am on the 14th February, 1901-Present: Hon, R. M. Gray (Chairman);
CHINESE NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS. Read letter froin the Gayemment, dated rath Hon. J. J. Keswick (Vice-Chairman), Messra. Haupt, Sir Thomas Jackson, Kt. D. R. Law, received from the Banks that Wednesday, the February, stating that a proposal had been AM. Marshall, C. S. Sharp, M. A. Sicus,oth inst. in addition to Tuesday, the 19th cox (Secretary). Hon. J Thurburn, (ex officio), and R. C. Wil (Chinese New Year Day) should be observed as a holiday, and asking whether the Chamber saw any objection to the proposal,
MINUTES.
'L
The minutes of the previous Monthly Meet-
ing (held 7th January) were read and confirmed.
RESIGNATION OF MEMBER..
The Secretary reported that Messrs. U. Ner- vegna & Co. had resigned membership of the Chamber, stating that they were closing up business..
THE TRANSIT OF PRODUCE IN CHINA
Read letter from Hon. Secretary of China Association, dated 14th Jan, stating that a letter had been received from Mr. Kopsch, suggest
W. W. A. Musketing that the Association should advocate the C. Leshice. W. M. Livecall.
extension of the so-called Chinking Rules respecting the transit of produce to all Treaty Ports, and making if the Chumber would for- ward its views regarding the proposal to the Association.
11. Jewis
Jas. Osborne, J. A. Mortis,
.Goodchild.
Bra. . Joru1.
A CORRESPONDENT sends an excellent story to the M. C. D. Netos. The telephone having been installed, he was explaining its use to his office boy. Quoth the hoy, "This thing blong littee alle same "lectric light?" This was ad mitted, and he went on, "S'pose bynbye dogs' eyes no got, how fashion? No got 'lectric light? He was met by a surprised look, and added, "Plenty Chinaman talkes s'pose dog's eyes no got, 'lectric light no got." This belief probably arose, adds the correspondent, from the nearness of the electric light station to the compound for captured dogs at Shanghai.
Tuz Volunteer Corps undertook the journey to Repulse and Deep Water Bays yesterday for practice and competition firing. All units left by steam launch from Murray Pier at about 10
to gather, the tramway is to be on the Ameri...and on arrival at the destination the business can overhead system and is to be an electric of the day was commenced. The Machine Gun Companies had targets fixed on a hillside and the infantry and the Field Battery fired at targets in the water. A lot of waiting about took place during the intervals of practice and firing and the men did not board the returning launch till about six o'clock. How- ever, some good and accurate shooting was mate in the presence of H. E. The Go- vernor (Sir Henry A. Blake, G.C.M.G.,) and H. E. Sir W. J. Gascoigne (Commanding the Troops). Just before boarding the launch the Corps was drawn up on the beach and the
The Secretary said he had acknowledged receipt of the letter and stated that, so far, no copy of Mr. Kopsch's letter had reached the Chamber.
the letter in question.
Decided to endeavour to procure a copy of THE PUBLICATION OF QUARANTINE NOTICES. A letter having been received, on the 14th January, signed by several of the Shipping Firms, calling attention to heavy fines recently inflicted on steamers arriving from Singapore far teclinical or unintentional infringements of quarantine regulation,
The Goverment was, on the 22nd idem, addressed on the subject, the Chamber urging that greater publicity be given to quarantine notifications than that afforded by the Gazette, and asking for a remission or reduction of the fines inflicted by the Police Magistrate.
In reply, the Government declined to con- sider the notice given as insufficient, and urged that it was the duty of those connected with shipping to make themselves acquainted with the notifications in the Gazette.
Further correspondence had followed, and the Chamber contended that as some steamers calling at Singapore en route for this port or only be reasonable that printed copies of no- China had no copsignces in Singapore, it would tices affecting them should be sent on board cach steaner.
PROPOSED REGISTRATION OF PARTNERS IN CHINESE FIRMS.
In response to an invitation from H.E. the Governor, the Committee had nominated Mr. Robert Shewan to represent the Chamber on a Committee to consider the advisability of intro- ducing a Bill for the registration of panners in Chinese Firms, and an intimation had since been received from the Colonial Secretary of that gentleman's appointment.
member of the Committee, which included Hon. J. Thorbum said he had been appointed three Chinese. He had not heard yet when the Committee would commence it's sitting.
CHINESE TARIFF REVISION.
Read letter from Sir Ernest Satow, H.B.M's
be glad to receive an expression of the views Minister in Peking, in reply to Chamber's letter of the 18th December last, stating that he will of the Chamber, adding that it was improbable, the question of the revision of the tariff, would come under immediate consideration.
This will come as good news to Hong kong residents, for it will mean that the outlying districts of the town will be brought into communication with, the city and this will, we trust, tend to alleviate the over crowding which now exists. As matters now stand the poorer classes are obliged to live within city limits in order to be able to reach their places of business casily, and this leads to overcrowding. Without cheap and rapid communication the poorer classes cannot live beyond easy walking distance of the scene of their daily labours, and hence
Governor acklessed them. He said he was they are obliged, in most cases, to pay high very pleased that their Colonel, Sin Johna rents for small places in town. A tramway Carrington, C.M.G., and the officers and men will, however, alter this. I will bring the outly had given up their time to put in some good ing districts into closer touch with the city and useful work. it was the first time that he and will so encourage building further afield. bad, had an opportunity of being present on stop at Hongkong itself, but will be extended Corps, he was very proud of having witnessed We trust that the tramway scheme will not such an occasion and, as the Hon. Colonel of the to the mainland. Hunghom and Yau-ma-ti the excellent practice. He had been told, and he are daily growing in importance and the Go could see, that the firing had been very good. downs at sim-tra-isui are the centre of a It might have been better, but still it was very great business employing a very large good. He then referred to those who did not blished in Kowloon, the outlying districts numbers of persons. Were tramways cata-attend the parade as the "lazy" members of could he brought within reasonable reach of the corps and said that he regretted that a the ferry wharves and this would mean larger muster had not assembled. He said houses would go up on the hills at the back that it was not a mere pastime, but volunteer of the Peninsula and rents would fall froining made all the difference between security their present very inflated state. We hope and insecurity. He concluded by thanking the to see a good system of tramways corps for giving up their time for the work, and THE FUNERAL OF QUEEN VICTORIA. established throughout the Colony at no Sir John Carrington, having thanked him for very distant date, and are pleased-to see that bis words, called for three cheers for His Ex-Saturday the 2nd February, the day fixed lor It being felt strongly by the Committee that the first step towards the realization of our cellency, which were heartily given with hel-
the funeral of Her late Most Gracious Majesty hope has been made.
mets aloft. A pleasant and useful day's work was a letter was, on the 29th January, addressed to the Queen, all business should be suspended, then brought to a finish. We regret that owing the Government suggesting that the day be to a fit which suddenly came on at the com- observed as one of national mourning, the mencement of the proceedings, Lieut. Stewart Public Offices closed and all business sus of “C” Machine Gun Company was unable ended in token of respect for the memory of
the deceased Sovereign.
REUTER'S TELEGRAMS. THE OPERATIONS IN SOUTH AFRICA.
to take part.
FIGHTING AT PHILIPSTOWN." LONDON, February 17th. General Smith Dorrian has occupied Amat sterdam. There was continuous fighting at Philipstown on Wednesday and Thursday, and the Boers are now in full retreat to the Westward, pursued by Col. Plumer.
DE WET PURSUED BY PLUMER.
Lord Kitchener wires from De Aar that De Wet crossed the railway on the 15th, closely followed by Col. Plumer, who had captured many waggons, a Maxim gun and igo horses. The British were süll) in close pursnit. 12.00
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HARMSTON'S CIRCUS.
the Circus last ght Perhaps the biggest There was a lo and changed programme attraction was the final in the international tug-of-war competition. A bumper house was the result of the excitement caused by the nightly exhibitions, but the new year accounted for the presence of only few Chinese. Many boxes were well filled. Referee, Capt. Cadogan, sailors and soldiers were assembled and the
Cinturion(Stoker's teain), and Southern Division The final tie was to borchatested by H.M.S. Siege Train.
RW.F.
ultimately it was decided to write 10 Sir E. Some discussion ensued on this matter and Satow and give him the views held by the Chamber on the subject generally, asking him at the same time to be good enough to submit regard to alteration of the tariff. It was also, to the Chamber the propositions made with decided to exchange notes on the subject with the Shanghai Chamber.
A reply was received on the 30th idem stat
ing that H.E. the Governor had directed that the 2nd, February should be observed as a day of public mourning and that all 'Public Offices be closed.
at the base of the Queen's statue as a tribute A wreath was, on the 2nd February, placed from the Chamber.
PROPOSED BILL FOR REGISTRATION OF SERVANTS.
Decided to write, in reply, that the Committee could see no objection to the proposed holiday.
NATIVE CRAFT AND STEAMERS ARRIVING.
Mr. Law called attention to the manner in
which the native craft got into the way of vessels entering the port. He said there was'a rufe in the Singapore Port Regulations which dealt with this question and by which native craft were compelled to keep out of the way of incoming steamers. He thought a similar rule might be introduced here. After a short discussion, on the suggestion of the Chairman, Mr. Law agreed to write a letter to the Secre tary on the subject.
FIRE.
PROBABLY CAUSED BY FIREWORKS.
It would not have heen surprising if a large
number of fires had taken place yesterday, taking into consideration the enormous quantity of crackers and fireworks with which all the streets were decorated during the day. The Chinese managed their festivities well, however, inasmuch as there was only one fire yesterday and that but an insignificant one. A matstore at 465 Queen's Road West was found to be on fire, but it was extinguished before the amount of the damage had exceeded about $zoo. The fire was probably caused by some fireworks which were thrown over the wall from adjacent houses. It was just at the back of the Gas Works, and near the scene of the old Chop Yik fire which had such serious results some time at about eleren in the morning. ago. The first signs of this outbreak were seen
CANTON NOTES.
THE HOLIDAYS.
(From Our Own Correspondent.)
CANTON, February 18th. Most of the shops are closed, the exceptions, being provision stores. Men are rushing about settling accounts. The, past year has been a trying one to many business men. The uncertainty regarding the spread of the war cloud and the closing of the market in the north have reduced profits and made the pay. ment of debts difficult,
The native newspapers closed about a week ago and will not begin work again for some days. The subscribers find no fault with the publishers for taking a holiday. No paper no issue his paper when he wills, pay is the rule, so the publisher feels free to
DISCRIMINATING AGAINST CHRISTIANS. In several districts in Kwong Sai the officials have undertaken sort of official registration of the families. Every family or household which the officials considered loyal and of good standing was supplied with a certificate hold to protection. Families that could not or sign, "ho pai" which entitled the house. produce this certificate were regarded as law less and might be, molested with impunity. In three of the districts' Christian families
were refused the official recognition and were thereby branded as lawless. When officials thus openly slander the Christians and refuse to grant them, their just rights, between the Christians and non-Christians it is not to be expected that in cases of disputer justice will be done..
EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION,
An Educational Association has been orga nized in Canton, with Rev. E.-H. Graves, D. D. as president and Rey. O. F. Wisner, D. D... as decretary, The object of the association is education in south China, The, training of to push the interests of Christian and Scientific teachers and the preparation of text books will form an important part of the work of the association,
THE CRISIS IN THE NORTH.
SHANGHAI,
The Empress Bending before the Gale.
Read letter dated 6th February from Colonial now the organ of H.E. Sheng and represents The Sinwinpao vernacular paper, which is
that the provisions of ordinance No. 7 of 1866 effect that, in response to the demands of the Secretary transmitting copy of one from the the oplaion of the local and other mandarins, Capt. Superintendent of Police recommending published recently a Peking telegram to the enacted with the addition of a provision to the proclamation of an edict ordering definite relating to the registration of servants be re- Ministers of the Foreign Powers there for the effect that servants must when applying for
punishments for the chief instigators and authors registration, supply two photographie of them of the Boxer trouble, the following Imperial selves, one to be filed in the register and the decree has been issued by the Empress Dow other to he attached to the certificate of revisagerPrince Tuan and Duke Lan are hereby tration. The opinion of the Committee as to ordered to be banished to Kashparia and con- whether it would be desirable to re-enact the fined in perpetual imprisonment, rever to above law, with certain penalties for non-
return to China. Prince Chuang is granted the observance, was requested by the Government. privilege of committing suicide, and Yi Hsien, After considerable discussion on the subject. cashiered: Governor of Shansi, condemned to it was decided, unanimously to reply to the immediate decapitation. The contents of this effect that the Committee considered the pre-decree, according to the above telegram, were posed legislation impracticable.
THE DISINFECTING BUREAU AND CHINESE
EMIGRATION, -
The first pull was a long one. The Siege Train hold the advantage at the start and Co about a yard to the good, when they changed their methods by facing their goal, and trymg to walk away with the sailors. They had the RUSSIA AND THE UNITED mark nearly over the centre when, after very heavy straining, the Centurion men always STATES.
pulling the safe simply pulled their opponents INCREASING THE DUTIES ON
away, to everyone's surpnse. The soldiers looked like winning from from the start, but SUGAR AND STEEL... they changed their way of facing twice and
at once made known to the various Foreign each time reversed to the ordinary and really. LONDON, February 15th
Ministers and Prince Ching and Li Hung.chang the best way of facing their opponents.
are now awaiting a reply, and The United States have imposed counter The Siege Train put mofe" go into their pull-all the Shipping Firms in the colony Interested The second pull was not a very long one. Read letter dated 8th February signed by
All this seems to show that the Chinese 15.00 vailing duties on Russian bounty fod Sugar,ing and the front soldier, goi behind the bank in emigration to the Straits Settlements, calling
Court is willing enough to meet the demands THORNE'S BLEND and WATSON's and Russia has retaliated by increasing the of earth which surrounded the ring. The sailors attention to the fact that to meet the require; deceived again by the astute diplomacy of the of the Foreign Powers, but Eucops-finds herself GLENONCHY are high class Soda duty on American Steel. A grave crisis in never gained an inch in this pull and the Siege ments of the US Government for the dis Chinese Peace Commissioners; for there is an
Train won in fairly quick time. Whiskies of greater age than most the trade relations of the two countries is
This tie was the first which was not won, oh brands in the market.
infection and fumigation of native crews other side to the matter. The message which feared.
the two first pulls, and the excitement was great and Disinfecting Bureau has been established s follows There was quite a stir in the and cimigrants from this post, a Fumigating we give below, has reached us from an authori tative source. It comes from Hsian, 'and'run's when the teams took their places the third here, under European supervision, and request. strain. The result, was uncertain, as both had ing the Chamber to bring, the circumstance to Palace the other morning upon receipt of Train men gained some yards and then turned end that the Government of the Straits Settle: Sioners at Peking informing the Court of the the advantage alternately However the Siege,the notice of this Hongkong Government, to the joint memorial from the Peace Commis about and gradually pulled the sailors awayments be asked to open their ports, at least to alemands of the Powers for the definite punish- Col. Hicks then presented the Siege Train limited extent to Chinese emigration from this ment of the guilty princes, nobles and high. with the first prize Saso and the Centurion port during the summer, provided that all such ministars. A number of the high civil aud with the second, $100
The Colonel then presented Capt. Cadogan baggage fumigated to the satisfaction
emigrants are properly disinfected and their military officials in Court at the time strongly with a neat and appropriate chain of ancient local Health Officer.
opposed the demands, and especially those of militery rank declared their readiness to fight" and modern Siamese coins, and remarked on
and die before consenting to such disgrace as allowing the decapitation of princes of the blood at the demand of foreigners. They worked en. the feelings of the Empress Dowager 20 COLONIAL PRODUCTS.
strongly that she was determined to cen- Read Jeller fram Colonial Secretary, dated sure, Ching and for their audacious ph February, transmitting, for the information memorial, when another telegram amived from of the Chamber, copy of a circular despatch Peking a secret one to the Empress Dowager from the Secretary of State for the Colonies, from the sams officers. The telegram Wat covering an extract from a letter of the however, read on the spot, as the Empiérs Coloniat affice to the Foreign office, in which Dowager impetuously declared at the time that it is suggested to Lord Landsdowne that as the there was neling to hide from her officials ports of the Straits Settlements and Hongkong/). The meian A
ABELOUR-GLENLIVET is a very old Pent Whisky, (smoky) and could not now be replaced in stock at the price.. .D. is well known for.
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and Kowloon Wharf and Godowa Company, its fine flavour.
Limited, whence delivery may be obtained.
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Optional Cargo will be discharged here unless
notice to the contrary be given immediately.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods.
E. is of superb quality
guns.
BRITISH SOUTH AFRICA. De Wet's force numbers 3,000, with two
The Plague is increasing at Capetown. LOCAL AND GENERAL,
Ir noise goes for anything, then the ushering in of the Chinese New Year was undoubtedly a for crackers were being fired in all morning-
have left the Godowns, and all Claims must be and pronounced by lead-directions well into the small hours of Tuesday Noon, on the 27th instant, or they will not being local connoisseurs to
sent in to the office of the Undersigned before
recognised.
No Fire Insurance has been effected, and be the best brand in the any Goods remaining in the Godowns after the
27th instant, will be subject to rent.
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by:
SANDER, WIELER & CO,
Agents.
TILE returns of the number of visitors to the City Hall Library and Museum for the week ended 17th February ate
Non-Chinese
Hongkong Market.
Chinese
WATSON & CO. LIMITED.
DISPENSADI
Library, Museum.: 366 168 2,138
the
the excellent manner in which the duties off letters to the Government on the sub kindness of Captain Gadogin in undertaking BEVISED FRENCH CUSTOM TARIFE AND referee bad been carried out, and upon the Jet considered and adopted
those duties.
cheers were indulged in amidst enthusiasm.
The Captalu gave thanks for the gift and The rest of the programme was very well executed and was well worth watching.
Matinees are to be given overy afternoon this week, and Friday evening is Mrs. Harmston Love's benefit, when cood crening's entertains ment will be obtained Ushe many who visit