she anchored in the Quarantine ground at 7.25, a.m., but was not visited by the Health. Oficar until 8.35 am The Ballarat had had a mild case of smallpox on board, a Native fire-. man who had been taken sick before the vessel arrived at Colombo, And was, 1 am informed, convalescent. This man was landed into hosp tal and the vessel was not granted pratique until 5.0 p.m.. giving her barely time to berth alongside the Wharves in daylight.
This letter is not written with the object of criticising the Health Officer's methods in dealing with a vessel when in quarantine, but to demonstrate how absolutely necessary it is that the Health Officer should give his undivid ed attention to his Shipping duties.
Whether
An
Official Hoarding Health Officer be appointeel or whether the dutica remain in the present bards it would, I shimit, be desirable to give larger powers to the Masters of vessels carrying qualifid surgeons; otherwise, to carry out the duties efficiently, a staff of landing Officers would be required.
Dr. Clarke, the Medical Onteer of Health. advocated this himself in his Report n the Health of the Colony for the year 1897, as the following, extract from the Quarantine Regulations proposed by him in the Report will show.
"And provided also that the Hoarding Me- dical officer may, in his discretion, amit such general medical inspection of the passengers and crew and of all other persons on bean, upon the production of'a certificate in the farm set forth in the Schedale attached herero, duly signed by the Master of the vessel and counter- signed by the Surgeon to the effect that there has been no case of sickness of an infectious nature during the voyage, and that the sai Surgeon had seen every person on Bonil during the twelve hours hunediately preceding the visit of the Boarding Medical Officer and is satisfied that they are all in good health."
In allusion to this Dr. Clarke pointed out "that as ill the Mail steamers including P. & O. M. I, C. P. E, M. M., N. D. L, and the Holt, Shire, Glen and probably other Lines any Surgeons, it will be seen that not many of the steamers which enter this Port-daily will need a very piclonged visit from the Boarding Medical Officers."
As already stated in this telter, the Mail Sorters, who in times of epidemic in Singapore would not improbably reside in au infected
arier during their stay there, are allowed to leave the vessel before, she is boarded by the Health officer, provided the ship's surgeon cer tifies they are free from infectious disease, and in accordance, with Dr. Clarke's recommendation, I would suggest that this power be extended, and, provided the Master of
vessel arriving from an infected pit is prepared to sign a certificate, countersigned by the Surgeon, that there is no sickness of an infections rature amongst the crew or the passengers, the vessel should be allowed to proceed direct to the Wharves, or to her Moorings, where the reti ficate could be handed to the Boarding Health Officer, or perhaps to the Harbour Police.
In the case of a vessel arriving with infectious disease on board I would beg to commend for consideration, the suggestion that arrangements should be made for telegraphing the fart front Gap Rock from the South and from Wag-lan from the Nenb. This could be done by a simple code of signals arranged from the Mercantile Code lag. On passing the signal station the vessel would fly a flag, under the yellow flag, denoting a letter which would. signify that, say a suspected case of small-pos or plague was on board, as the case alight be, and the Health Officer would then know ex actly how to net, taking lymph with him, if required. In such case the Government should insist that the Health Officer must-visit the vessel immediately on anchoring..
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 1901..
the post. All native passengers have to be passed by the Health Officer of the Port before steamers leave the waters of this Colony.
Last year we are informed immigration from India was similarly prohibited by the Straits Government, but representations to the Secre- tary of State for India that it was contrary to the Venice Convention resulted in the restric tions being removed, and we suggest that in the same way the Government here be asked of State for the Colonies with a view to the to at once forward the matter to the Secretary speedy cancelment of the existing prohibition against Hongkong..
We are, Sir,
Your obedient servants,
(5d.) DAVID SASSOON SON & CO. Agents Apcar Line of Steamers. (Sd) H. A.RITCHIE.
Supted. P. & O. S. N. Co. (Sd.) JARDINE MATHESON & CO. General Managers.. Tudo-China S. N. Co. Ld. (Sd) BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE.
Ocean S. S. Co. China N, Co. Ld." N. EL. Orient Taikoo Sugar R. Co.
Agents
(Sd) BRADLEY & CO.
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Is it because in Australia they have a set of are more civilised and have better spirit and officials who know, their business, or the people common sense? I doubt very much if this horrible disease takes place in a country of any nation, other than British, which have lasted so many years.
It is all very well to say that burning the houses will cost the Government many lacs of Dollars, I suppose now it does not cost them anything in Dollars as well as human lives, and what about the trade of this plague stricken Colony?
his brother was sick, The defandaat did not ↑ Master's. I da not know who arranged it. I is just and fair that they should called to pay say the book was not his
was told by Kung On, the room boy at the such expenses. To his Lordship-Iarrested defendant'on sus picion of being concerned in a recent robbery, Harbour Office; the defendant does not under-ment burn all houses infected with plague? 1 station. Kung On brought the defendant to the but have since found he was not the man want-
The other point is, why dogs not the Govern
ed. Six or seven people lived in the matshed.
stand anyEnglish. I do not know the Chinese will not bring an example from a very long for, aerated water machine. I'do not know L. period, but a thing which only happened lately There are ten books produced, chiefly pass and Spatz & Go. sell these machines; I did not hear in Australia in a block of houses where few account books. I looked at them all at the the name of Spatz; I know nothing of the profits cases of plague were found, the whole block time..I thought the one (4) was a Triad Society of making aerated waters. If Kung on told the was burnt to the ground. Book. I have had some experience in Society defendant I wanted to go shares in the business, he then said it was his friend's book, he did not together again on the 6th. Kung On did not tell cases. I pointed this book out to the defendant; it was a lie. Kang On and the defendant were mention his friend's name.
me the $150 was for a soda water.machine. "I Mok Man Cheong assistant compradora atlaid no trap on the night of the 6th Butterfield & Swire, said he had translated a understood I was to get $30 a case. number of Triad Society documents.
Kung On sworn said am in the employ of the Central Police Station, I saw the de fendant standing outside the door of his shop. said to him if you want to see the Police Sergeant, go down to the Harbour Master's ffice. We went down together, the Defend ant passed the Sergeant, about to yards, called him to come back. The Sergeant asked the defendant through me as preter, "What was the matter?" defendant, asked me to tell the Sergeant. there were 35 or 36 cases of caps he wanted to take delivery of The Sergeant, asked where he wished to store them after taking delivery. The defendant said he would keep them in the shop?. The Sergeant asked if he meant to take them away any in the shou where. Tfendant dare not sell them He would take them to Canton. The indusked the Sergeant if he could get him a permit from the Capt. Supt. to enable him to take delivery of the goods.. any trouble. He agreed to give the heart He did not want the Sergeant to make $35 a case.
The book A. is a copy of a Triad Society's book. I find the character Hung here. Hung is the surname adopted by members of the Triad Society. I find the caines Hung Shung Tong. I am not sure this is the name of a lodget On the first page is a chop bearing the characters meaning "The Queen of the Sun Mountain family? I believe the chop is used by the Society to chop, passports &c. There is another chop "Dragon's Mountain." I notice on the second line.page the characters mean the Hung brother- hood, or the brotherhood of the Triad Society. I find the character Hung Ying meaning the Hero of the Society. I find "Fating" meaning Flower Pavilion where the members of the Triad Society worship. I find the character enemy or tailer in the Society; the whole "Chuk" meaning the sign standing for an book is written in verse referring to the glory of the Society and written by the Triad Society to the best of my belief.
Agent Shan steaners. (94) MELCHERS & CO.
Agents Nord, Linyd.
East Asiatic Co. The Secretary, Chamber of Commerce, Hong
kong.
THE INDEMNITY QUESTION.
THE LONDON CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE..
Botolph House, Eastcheap,
London, E.C.
3rd May, 1901.
Sir Thomas Jackson, Chairman, Hongkong Chamber of Commerce
Hongkong,
Dear Sir, beg to acknowledge, with thanks, receipt of your telegram of even date, which has been forwarded to the Chairman of
the East India at China Trade Section of this Chamber, by whose instructions, a letter (copy enclosed) has today been forwarded to the under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs. Etrust this will meet with the approval of your Chamber,, and remain,
Yours faithfully.
(Sd) KENRIC B. MURRAY.
Secretary.
THE LONDON CHAMBER OF
-COMMERCE. Botolph House, Eastcheap, London, E.C.
3rd May, 1901,
to joining members of the Society. It ins The object of the copy is to give instructions tructs them to have no knowledge of the Society if asked about it. It tells them of the colours of the various banners. The 5 colours denoting all brothers within the four seas." their ancestors. Following on it says, "We are I have made no special study of Triad Society bocks; I have only had experience of Triad documents on one occasion.
point is, is the book produced really a Triad His Lordship in summing up said-The main Society document? The evidence is not con-
clusive that it is..
and the defendant was discharged.
The jury brought in a verdict of Not Guilty
BRIDERV.
Tain Ching was charged with attempting to bribe George Watt, a P.C. of this Colony. The money to a friend for business purposes. Air. defendant pleaded not guilty. He gave the. Robinson appeared on his behalf.
The following jury were sworn in -- Messrs. Benjamin Joseph, Ezekiel Jack' and William Arthur Sims. Salmon. Stanley Jenkins, William Hardwick,
The Acting Attorney General for the
prose. cution said-The defendant is charged with unlawfully giving George Watt, a police officer, a bribe of $150.00. George Walt will tell you that his special duty is looking after licensed
The Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Ahirs, Foreign Office, Whitehall, S.W. Sir,I have the honour to aprend copy of a telegram received from the Chamber of of that important Chamber on a point most Commerce of Hongkong. It gives the opinion seriously affecting the commercial interests of this country in China, and the China Traderm shops. The master of the You An arms Section of the London Chamber recognising the magnitude of the trade of Great Britain as compared with that of other nations with China, eg thar the subject may receive the attention to which its vast importance entitles it.
I am, Sir,
Yours faithfully,
Copy of Telegram."
Secretary.
3rd May, 1901. by certain powers io. raise guaranteed loan Referring Chinese Indemnity it is proposed secured by doubling tariff this Chamber most earnestly subunit Government should on no account agree any increase existing tariff unless connected Likin and other internal taxation accompanied by substantial redress grievances and satisfactory settlement question inland waters navigation,
T. JACKSON,
Chairman, Hongkong Chamber Commerce.
TAKU DINNER.
I had originally intended to ask the repre- sentatives of the various Lines concerned to co-operate with me in a joint appeal, but have been unfortunately prevented from doing so by pressure of work, and fully realising, as I do, the importance of quick despatch to Mail steamers and other vessels and that no avoid- able or unnecessary delay should be incurred when passing through this Port, especially at this time of the year when fags are so prevalent on the China Coast, I considered the purpose Grill Rooms by the men of H.M.S. Endymion Last evening a dinner was held at Thomas would be served more expeditiously and as who took part in the attack on the Taku Forts effectually by placing the matter before the on 17th June, 1900. Forty-five men and petty Committee of the Chamber, of which shipping officers sat down and Mr. Briggs, the only Interests are so prominently represented, and officer now here who participated in the attack, begging them to represent to the Government was in the chair. Mr. Mills, Second-class P. O. the necessity which exists for placing the was vice-chairman. A capital feast was pro- Medical inspection of Shipping in this Harbourvided by Mr. S. A. Ramjain the genial manager on a more satisfactory footing without delay,
I am, Dear Sir,
Yours faithfully,
(5.) H. A. RITCHIE,
Superintendent.
- QUARANTINE.
[THE CHAMBER TO THE COLONIAL
SECRETARY.]
Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce,
Hongkong, 6th June, 1901, Sir--I have honour to transmit, for the con sideration of, His Excellency the Governor, copy of a letter addressed to this Chamber by the Shipping Finns and Agencies interested in the passenger traffic between this port and the ports of the Straits Settlements.
In forwarding this comminication. I am directed by the Committee to express the concurrence with the views. set forth therein as to the unnecessary interference with trade involved in the action of Goverment of the Straits Settlements by the prohibiting fo Chinese immigration into their ports.
There would appear to be no warrant for such a drastic measure in the Venter Conven. tion, and nothing is to be gained by throwing new impediments in the way of this traffic. If quarantine is imposed, that will involve the detention of the steamers for several days, sufficient time, to ensure that the immigrants have not the germs of plague in them, which should be ample. precaution against the in- troduction of the disease into the Settlements.
I am therefore instructed to beg that His Excellency the Governor will be good enough to represent the circumstances to the Secretary of State for the Colonies, with a view to securing the withdrawal of this prohibition against the admission of Chinese immigrants; into the Straits Settlements.
of the Grill Rooms, to which ample justice was done. Various toasts were, proposed and duly honoured and the evening concluded with a general singsong in which all took part. The Endyniens hope to celebrate the taking of the forts in the same nianner till the end of the commission.
LEGAL INTELLIGENCE.
SUPREME COURT.
CRIMINAL SESSIONS.
(Before His Honour Sir John Carrington, Kt., C.M.G., { Chief Justice),
June 18th..
TRIAD SOCIETY CASE. Chang Ching Un charged with being a member of The Triad Society pleaded not guilty. The following jury were empanelled: Messrs. Guilin Badulo, Joaquim Dos Passuo Somna, Cesario Maria Barradas, Christoph Wilhelm Jean Hgelberg, Belirio Lucas de Carvalho, Vinato Bouefaciode Souzaj Marten Meyer. No abjection was taken to the jury by the defendant.
The Acting Attorney General his opening remarks said The defendant was charged with being a member of the Triad Society, the same society being declared illegal and the defendant if proved to be a member was liable to punishment.The law points out that if papers connected with the Society are found in the possession of the defendant he is deemed to be a member.
The evidence would show that some books that would be produced were found in a mat- shed belonging to the defendant. The defen. dant made a statement that the books and the box in which they were found belonged to him. He afterwards said, he found the books on the ground. The statements of the defendant were inconsistant and would have to be care- fully considered by the jury.
Arms Ordinance over 34 times, In cach case shop bas been convicted of breaches of the
fendant in this case it will be shown was Serg Wait was the complainant. The de- connected with this particular anus. shop. Several applications have been refused. Sergt. Watt will state he was dear the Harbour Office and saw the defendant coming, towards him, The defendant said in Chinese" will give him $30.00 for each box of caps.
The Sergeant told the defendant to go away. The next day the Sergeant when coming up the costed by Kung On and they walked together to verandah of the Central Police Station was ac-
to Kung On, who handed it on to Set. Watt, a the back of the building. The defendant handed
envelope contained something valuable and sealed envelope. The Sergeant thought the opened it the following day in the presence of Detective Hansen and found it contained May and the notes banded over, notes. The matter was reported to Cap:, Sup
Sergant Wait, sworn said, I Kum is the de- fendant in connection with the You An arms shop. He is a partner and almost always application for the removal of arms. I have comes to the Central Station when there is an obtained convictions against the You An shop 34 times this year. The defendant acts as manager when the manager is absent. I have of arms is made to the Captain Superintendent scen in. The application for the removal or his deputy and referred to me. Fermits are very often refused. I know of several applica- tions from Yad On shop to be refused. I know the defendant at the Harbour Office at about 8 Kung On, room boy in the Central Station. I met Pm on the 10th June. Kung On was with him. I was at the East end of the Harbour Office. Kung On came up to me and the defendant passed abour's or6 yards away from me. Kung On called the defendant back. He came up to me and started talking, interpreted, by. Kung On. I understand a little Chinese, I understood one sentence. The de andant said "He would pay $30 one case." I heard him mention Lauts Wegener's name. I also heard him mestion the word "caps" in several sentences. I surmisedhe meant percussion caps. We talked for about 10 minutes. Kung On interpreted to me what the defendant said.
Thanking you in anticipation. inter
The
On
He
The Sergeant said "very well, the defendant then went away. leaving, he said, I will see the Sergeant to-morrow night. Next evening about 8.30 I was in the Police Compound when the Defendant came up. I saw P.S., No. 11. I told him the arm's shop man wanted to see him. The Sergeant said "Alright, call him." The wanted permission to take delivery of some defendant was asked what he wanted: He caps He wanted either 5, 6, nr 7 cases. wanted the permit an Saturday and to take delivery the same day, The Sergeant said, he could not export the caps without permission. The defendant said if you get the permit for me to take delivery then I can smuggle them away, take out an envelope and I handed the same I saw the defendant to the Sergeant. The Sergeant asked what were the contents of the envelope? The de- fendant said there was $tso in it, and he would take the delivery on Saturday. The envelope passed over was one something like the one produced.
Cross-examined by Mr. Robinson said:- I knew nothing about a soda water ma chine. I am a native of Qu Sing province, 1 know nothing of the customs of the Yamens or Mandarins. I have been in no China. I have heard of people giving money litigation in when presenting a case. I never have done so. Nothing was ever said of starting an acrated water-business. I did not know the Sergeant was anxious to catch the defendant. The Sergeant did not tell me to arrange a meeting with the defendant. I interpreted to the defendant that the Sergeant harl said "Alright." I could not say the money would not have been handed over if the Sergeant had not said "Alright." The defendant said nothing as to paying money to enter into business. I am only the Sergeant's servant. I always call him Sergeant or No. 11. I did not against this man. know the Sergeant had taken out 34 summonses
Serg, Watt on the night of the 6th; he showed Sergt. Muirison, No. 67. sworn said I saw
messroom. The envelope was closed, me a small Chinese envelope it was in the
Chief Detective Inspector Hansen, sworn said remember Sergeant Watt coming to me about to a.m. on the morning of the 7th. He brought me a small envelope closed, lie tore the end off and drew out two banknotes,. one Stoo and one $30. Sergeant Watt is on- special duty under the Arms Ordinance. an arm's shop in Queen's Road Central. I I know the defendant. He was employed in arrested the defendant the morning after I saw the notes.
being brought into the charge room. I cau Station, sworn said, I remember the defendant The Sergt. Interpreter of the Central Police
tioned him and then took his statement down in writing viz. "I did not give him money."
This concluded the evidence for the pro- secution.
(Case proceeding.) CORRESPONDENCE.
We do not necessarily course the opinions expresand by Correspondente in this column.t
To Tus Error of "Hongxong. Telegraph." DEAR SIR,-1 am sure every sensible man in the Colony did appreciate and in fact thanked paper, which I must say were both to the point. you for the leading articles in your last night's We have seen many articles and letters from the pen of wise people which had effect, as it is time for us to know we are governed by deaf and blind officials.
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The time will come when these officials will represent their follies. I don't mean to say, when half a dozen of them will get the plague. You know very well Sir, this will gratify our object in view.
:
Hongkong, June 18th, 1901.
Yours,
Ě. J. E.
THE PLAGUE,
Number of cases reported (Chinese......1,263 up till nim of the 17th Other Asiatics 41 June, 1904
Eumpeans23 Number of cases reported Other Asiatics i (Chinese........ 24 during the past 24 hours (Europeans... 0.
Number of deaths reported (Chinese.....1,218
Total number of cases reported to date. 1,352
up till noon of the 17th Other Asiatics 2 June, 1901 Number of deaths reported Other Asiatics 2 Europeans...... 8 Chinese...27 during the past 24 hours
Europeans...... ↓
Total number of deaths recorded to date 1,283 Since noon on Saturday last the cases and deaths are:-
Cases Chinese....
Other Asiatics European
Total
Deaths Chinese ........................
Other Asintics Europeans
Total.
+5
59
The plague returns for last week were :—
Cases....... Deaths....
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The returns for 17th June, 1894, were :—
Total deattis to date.
1,879 New cases in previous 24 hours... 7 Deaths in previous 24 hours. - 32 Patients under treatment
176
We regret to learn that Sapper Lambert and a Portuguese named Cruz, front Bridges Street, both of whom were admitted to Kennedy Town Hospital yesterday, died the same day.
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mitted to hospital two days ago, died of plague A Japanese boy from Pottinger Street, ad- this morning.
All the European patients now under treat- ment are doing well."
this morning, suffering from plague, and was An Indian was found in Shau-ki-wan Road sent to Kennedy Town Hospital.
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We learn that the whole of the basement of Government House has been disinfected, owing to the discovery of a dead rat on the premises.
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Seven bodies were found dumped in the streets last night.
No European plague cases have been re- ported during the last twenty-four hours.
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Shipping.
Arrirala.
KUMSANO, British steamer, 2,078, E. J. Buller, 17th June Singapore 12th June, General HUNAN, British steamer, 1,158, Frazier, 17th
Jardine, Matheson & Co. June, Chinkiang 13th June, General ELITA NOSSACK, German steamer, 1,161, H.
Butterfield & Swire.
Bruhn, 17th June-Chinkiang 12th June, CHINKIANG, British steamer, 1,360, E. Stringer,"
General.-E. A. T. Co 18th June,-Wuhu and Chinking 14th WHAMPOA, British steamer, 1,114 M. E. Laver,
June, GeneralButterfield & Swire.
Kon-SI-CHANG, Gerrian steamer, 1,291, Leuss,
18th June-Amoy 16th June, General, Buterfickt & Swire.
18th June, Bangkok 11th June, Rice. Butterfield & Swire. TAISANG, British steamer, 1,544, Howker, 18th
June-Canton 17th June, General. Jardine, Matheson & Co., CHOVSANG, British str., 1,194,.G, H. Bowker,
18th June,-Shanghai and Swatow 17th June, General-Jardine, Matheson & Co.. KWANG LEE British steamet, 1,467, R.
Lincoln, 18th June,Shanghai 14th June, General-C. M. S. N. Co. SADO MARU, Japanese steamer, 3,858, W. Thompsen,, 18th June,-Singapore 13th Juné, General-Nippon Yusen Kaisha. GWALIOR, British transport, 2,225, Wilson,
18th June, Shanghai 15th June. YAWATA MARU, Japanese steamor, a,367, A. E
Moses, 18th June-Australian Ports and Manila 16th June, General-Nippon Yusen Kaisha.
YUENSANG, British steamer, 1,128, P, H, Rolfe,
PENARTH, British transport, 1,959, W. H. West, R.N.R., 8th June-Manila 15th June, General-Jardine, Matheson & Co.
18th June, New Zealand 13th May, Coal →Government.
Clearances at the Harbour Offos. Wurzburg, German str., for Shanghai. Peru, American str,, for Shanghai, Prometheus, British str., for Moji. Tsuruhiko Afart, Japanese sir, for Formosa. Nanchan, British str., for Quang-chow.wan.
Cheangche, British str., for Amoy.
Saining, British sir, for Wuchow.
Thales, British str., for Swatow, Hunan, British str., for Canton. Whampoa, British str., for Canton. Elita Nossack, German str., for Canton. Chinkiang, British ste, for Canton. Choysang, British str., for Canton, Fushun, British str., for Shanghai. Kwangler, British str., for Canton, Pak Kong, British str, for Canton. Hongkong, French str., for Haiphong. Hoimoon, British str., for Canton, Taisang, British sir., for Swatow.
Departures.
June 17, Grier, German gunboat, for Shanghai. June 18, Peru, American str., for San Francisco. June 18, Charterhouse, British str., for Amoy. June 18, 44acdu, British str., for Shi-win-yau, June 18, Kagashima Maru, Jop. str., for Moji, June 18, algan, British str., for Foochow June 18, Unita, British transport, for Taku.. June 18. Friant, French gunboat, for Japan. June 18, Glaucus, British str, for Shanghai.. June 18, Oslo, Norwegian str., for Phanrang. June 18, Progress, German str., for Touron. June 18, Pushun, British str., for Shanghai.
Passengers-Arrivcil
Per Chaysang, from Swalow-5 Chinese. Coulton and child, and 84 Chineso.
Per Kwang Lee, from Shanghai-Mrs.
Per Kunsang, from Singapore-Doctor Ho- ward, 377 Chinese and 2 Japanese women.
Per Yuentang from Manila-Miss A. Bar retia, 145 Chinese and 2 Filipinos. kong-Messrs. G. Edwards, V. Vandermeiren, Per Sado Mart, from Singapore for Hong- W. Wade, H. Haldaway, Mr. and Mrs. J. Mc- Lead and child, Mrs. P. Crisp. and child, Mrs. McGlasham and children, Mrs. M. Taylor, and 5: Chinese. For Kabe-Mr. and Mrs. F. Maurer and baby, Miss K. Seidlecka, and Mr. G. Haraguchi For Yokohama Messrs. L. Oime, Garrisford, Y. Sawaki, I. Inouye, G. I. Boxton, and 3 Japanese.
Per Yazvala Maru, from Australian Ports, drains on the lower levels.
"The fire engines are still employed flushing for Hongkong-Messrs. R. A. Brabson, A. M.
in
· THE AUSTRALIAN NAVAL CONTINGENT.
PRESENTATION TO CAPTAIN GILLESPIE, R.N.
Whitton, H. S. Harding, J. F. Duff, J. E. East- wood, D. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. D. Cheystor, Messrs. R. Brown, H. W. Godfrey. J. E. Briscal, Miss Briscol, Messrs. C. H. Hawes, Luis Marinos, E. Godino, Major Hugh J. Callaghar, Messrs. Philp Paschel, Whitehead, J. A. Jupp, Francis R. Wardle and N. F. Fuset. For Kobe Mr. J. Kishimoto. For Yokobama-—--—-- Miss B. Breadlay Robinson, Mr. A. Stewart Miss Bracker, Messrs.. H. Fraser Eluyu, J. A.' Hyland Master Bates, Mr. and Mrs. Lindon McLangkein; Mrs. and Miss Colaugus, Messrs Bates, Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Drysdale, Mr. J.
and C. Rosselit.
A. Hack, J. B. Rodgers, Chas. C. Jackson,
Departed. Per Salazit, for Shanghai-Messra, E. E. Encarnacao, J. D. Milton, F. B. Jacob, Chan Kwang Seng, Li ai Wonj. F. A. Carvalho, Count de Hardenberg, Baron von der Borch, Messrs. M. Pfeefer, C. T. Litton, P. M. Canno and S. B. Lynn. For Kobe--Mr. and Mrs. H. Ramseger. For Yokohama Major. M. JE Whitty, Mrs. C. Dupont, and Mr. Look Chee and son
.
When the New South Wales Naval Con tingent was in course of formation for service China, says a recent issue of the Sydney Morning Herald, the best available officer was that the contingent was going out to fight, and wanted to take command. Everyone thought a man with experience was required to lend. The Admiralty gave permission for Lieutenant Commander Gillespie, R.N., to offer his services, and as soon as offered they were accepted. The disposition and commanding qualities of Captain Gillespie made so deep an impres sion on the men of the contingent that when they returned to their State they could not. contemplate his proposed early departure to the not be stopped by fair or foul means,, them of regret. They decided among themselves- What I mean is this, that if this plague will command of H.31.S. Sparrow without feelings
Per Natal, for Singapore-Messrs. N. Aker same manner as the fews ellel on leaving Egypt. tangible token of their esteem, and they com we find the officials leaving the Colony in the the petty officers and the men--to give him a zava and Shou Kit Seng For Colombo-Mr. Every now and then they will look behind to bined to purchase an illuminated, address and Messrs, C. Gheetien, J. F. Morvan, H. Goi C. Sayers. For Marseilles-Lieut. L. A. Pirot, see if they are followed by the plague.
a pair of binoculars: The average sailor man
varch, J. Brest, P. L. Draff, C. Daumelin, P.. With regard to your second Leader about is not an orator, yet a presentation could not Goureff, J. L. Balloch, V. Reyhand, J. Coulin, but I am sorry to say it was not complete in difficulty the Premier was asked to lend his ser. house to house visitation it is a very good idea, be made without sonic speaking. In the
S. Mourjon, E. Claeysen, J. Fighiero, F. Jacg, one respect. You did not say who are to visit vices, and Mr. See consented to make the skintosh and infant; Master L. Mackintosh, and
and Mrs. Desjardins. the houses, the Sanitary Board, the heads of sentation.
Per Peru, for Amoy Mr. and Mrs. H. Mac Public Departments, the Police, soldiers or night at the concert hall, Victoria Market. Mrs, Hubble (mujd). For Shanghai-Mr. F
The ceremony was undertaken last. sailors. In any case let us say a party visits when about go bluejackets, with the petty a house and finds a man laid up with fever. officers, assembled. Mr. O'Sullivan, the Minister For San Francisco-Messrs. Ralph Curtis and Heise. For Kobe-Mr. and Mrs. Rothman, Tr Is the poor man to be sent to the Plague for Works, and Mr. Price, M.L.A, were there. Quan She thinks it is a case for that Institution, Malone; the hon, secretary, C.P.O. H. May; Hospital because the leader of the party by invitation. The chairman was C.P.O. R. S.
till the poor man is worried to death or to be taken over from one place to the other the hon. treasurer, P.O. H. Corbin; and the principal member of the committee, A.B. Wat of the town be divided in four parts each to in the
What I should like to suggestis that this part son. The Premier made a happy speech, have a matshed close by for a flospital, and the fact
course of which he explained each district will be in charge of a Doctor and loyal, and had shown themselves to be brave that Australians, were intensely a visiting party, say 50 men, and on visiting a house should they come across a man who tiones marking a new era-the first active parti-
on the field of battle. He regarded that func has fever, the. Doctor then and there-mustipation of an Australian Naval Contingent cerify if it is a case of plague then the man in the war troubles of the motherland, and he will be sent to the temporary Hospital, or promised to mention it to H.R.H. the Duke of if he express a wish to go to his native place Cornwall. The company cheered, and when and uttered patriotic sentiments, they cheered and is, poor, let the Government pay for his the Premier sat down and Mr. O'Sullivan rose the other hand if the man has no symptoms of again, and still again were cheers given when Plague, of course he must be left alone. Mr. Price, M.LA, spoke.
S and Yaumati. I am almost certain Sir, this in going to join H.M.S. Sparrow on the following The same thing must be done in Kowloon Captain Gillespie announced that he was some way will cheque the Plague, because in Saturday, and he said. It is the last time that 1893 when this house to house visitation, if this shall wear this uniform," He paused, and the would have objected to it any rate; and if I get another chance I'll wear idea was in practise, I don't think for a moment then added emphatically. "For some time, at
As I was told at the time the poor people it again. The men cheered him heartily, and dimness when reading, weak eyes, the letters were handled very roughly he repeated his tribute offered on a former running together boy of these symptoms andi- Goverment, and that is first of all let all the good conduct of his contingent in China. Heng Classes only to correct and cure,
There is mother problem to be solved by the occasion to the loyalty, stipcipline, zeal, and care a deficiency in the forth of the cyé fequit expenses which the Sanitary Authority may accepted the presents at the hands of Mr. See, MI LAZARUB LUNDI have in a hoose where a case plague may bap and cordially thanked the nten for their kinda-only
Mr. Robinson spoke to a point of order. The witness continuing: I asked the defend ant what he wanted. He said he wanted to take about 40 cases of percussion caps from him Lauts Wagener's to his place. I asked what he was going to do them. He said he was going to take them to with Canion without a permit. Kung On asked me forthe defendant if I would give him the removal permits, said "alright", and walked away Defendant said he would give me $30 for each case he got a permit for. I knew Lauts Wegener had 48 cases of caps on their premises, I had seen them. $50. Some cases contain 200 small boxes A case of caps is worth about some 400.. next saw the defenilant at the Central Station. About 8 30 p.m. on the 6th June I was walking along the verandah on the ground flour, i was with L. Sgt. Kerr at the time. Kung On called out Wait, I stopped and saw the defendant about a yard or two behind Kang On. wanted to see me. I said "Alright "and walleed Kung On said the defendant to the back of the Station through the passage. The two then came up and I asked Kung On what the defendant wanted. The defendant said he wanted to get a removal permit for 6 or 7 cases of caps for removal from Lauts Wegener's to his shop. The defendant handed Kung On an envelope; be handed it to me; I [ENCLOSURE.]
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asked what it contained. Kung On said $1500. Chew Qui Len, P.S. 354, sworn snid.-larrest The three of us were close together at the time, Sit-We solicit the good offices of the ed defendant on the night of May 14th at 11.30. The envelope produced is the one I received Chamber of Commerce in representing to the I went to the defendant's inatshed on the 15th. I It was closed. The fap was gommed local Government the hardship entailed upon searched the place, defendant said he had a box: down. There was no writing on it. It was all engaged in the trade by the prohibition of The box was not locked, I opened the box and about 8:35 or 8,40 when it was given me. immigration of Chinese to the Straits as searched it. There were clothes above and Fusket the defendant when he was coming passage and send him home by all means; on notified, in the locni, press of the 29th wito below a parcel of books done up in a bandker, up for his permits. He said he was coming Not only is such a drastic measure opposed to chief undid the parcel and, on asking the up on Saturday. I said alright. The defendant -the-Venice Convention, but it is difficult to defendant, he said the books were his. I came walked away and Kung On went upstairs understand what good can possibly he expected across one (exhibit A) in the middle. I read I opened the envelope about 10 am, on the from it. The accepted theory, that persons the book and found it concerned the Triad morning of the 7th in the presence of Detective suffering from plague show unmistakeable Society matters. I asked again if it was his Hansen in his office, it contained one $100 note signs of the disease within ten days of its book, be said "yes" About a minute after and one $50 P inception led to the regulation that sicamers wards he said it was given to him by a friend. There was nothing else in the envelope. I put arriving at Singapore from Hongkong within I said where is your friend to ask him some the notes in the cnvelope again and reported the that period should be detained in quarantine thing about this book The defendant then matter to Capt. Sup. May, who referred me to until the ten days had elapsed from the com- said he picked it up.I took passession of mencement of the voyage, and an examination, the books and took them to Yau-mua-ti Police Crossexamined by Mr. Robinson. I did not of passengers before allowing them to load in Station. I handed the books to the Inspector, lay a trap for the defendant. I was told to meet Singapore would consequently seem to be In answer to the defendant. The defendant the defendant on the 5th June near the German sufficient safeguard against the introduction of said he was on his way to Kowloon and said Tayor, afterwardsnland to the
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your mast obedient servant,
R. CHATTERTON WILCOX. Secretary.
Hon. Acting Colonial Secretary,
Mr. Baddeley,
Intimation.
EYE SIGHT.
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