Glycenes their charming residence, which hus. just been enlarged and decorated, where hearty congratulations were extended the happy couple and the magnificent presents, duly admired. About 4.30 o'clock the bride and bridegroom left amid showers of rice and slippers for the Astor House, whence they will proceed to Taky en route for the South
to-morrow.
WATER RETURN,
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1901.
GERMANY AND THE UNITED STATES.
Level and storage of water in Reservoirs President, it is, he writes, quite a mistake to on the 1st November
LEVEL. igor
1904 SI' to" below 20' 4" below Tytan...... {overfox.
Loverflow 5' 4" below 128 below Pokfulam Lov
Loverflow overilow Wong-na-35 " below 3" 10" below
1 overflow cheong.. overfow
STORAGE GALLONS. ~
Tytam.336,400,000.
1900.
Pokfulam.. $4,380,00
Wong-nai.
1,941,000
cheong.......
1901. 234,1.40,000 38,740,000
3:257,000
275,137,000
Total..393,721,000 Consumption of Water in the City of Victoria and Hill District during the month of Oct.
Consumption Estimated
population Consumption
per head
1900
1901.
8,104,00 124,372,000 gallons
208,500 213,500
18.3
187 gallons per day Consumption of Water in Kowloon Péninsula during the month of October.
1000,
1901.
Consumption... $,000,000 12,374,000 gallons Estimated
28:603 37,300 population
Consumption per head per day
10.7 gallons The Government Analyst reports that the water is of excellent quality.
W. CHATHAM,
Water Authority.
FOOCHOW NOTES.
Foocuow, November 9th.. The terribly sudden death of the much beloved wife of Mt. Charles Skerret Rogers which took place last ni ht, has cast an intense gloom uver Fanchow. It was but a few days ago that Mrs. Rogers was enjoying her usual open-air pastimes of tennis and riding, and paying visits, apparently in the best of healthy and this morning we hear of her having passed away. The deceased, lady was the young mother of two children, for whom and for their bereaved father the profoundest sympathy is
felt.
Motels.
GO TO THE
HOTEL
KOWLOON
J. H. DOWNS, Manager.
KOWLOON JW. OSBORNE,
Proprietor
THE BAY VIEW HOTEL Very best brands of Wines, Bers and Spirits only kept. Private dinners, a specialty.
1
When alt. Roosevelt became Acting/Pre- sident of the United States he wrote a letter to one of his most intimate friends, Professor Münsterberg, of Harvard University, saying that there were few things he had more at heart than the cultivation of good relations between the United States and Germany. The Professor has just written an interesting article on Mr. Roosevelt, As to the new
regard him as belonging to the type of Ameri can Jings. Nothing is more distasteful to him than hullow Jinguism backed up by empty phrases rather than by deeds. "If, under, the new. President," writes the Professor, "any change is brought about in the friendly relations between America and Europe, it will be a rap prochement with Germany. Not, however, so much because relations with Germany will cl change, but because those with England's will"
PRIDE OF BIRTH..
WHO IS A BRITI· SUBJECT?
It is natural that we, these tight little islands, should jealously guard the social advantages, the protection and field for advancement which are enjoyed by those win can claim to be Brit- ish subjects. But in the eyes of the law there, is considerable confusion as to the necessary. qualifications which outsiders must show be fore they can be admitted to, all the privileges of citizenship. On this account the Home. Secretary appointed an inter-departmental committee eighteen months ago to report "upon the doubts and difficulties which have arisen in connection with the interpretation, and administation of the Acts relating to naturalisation, and to advise whether legisla tion for the amending of those Aets is desira ble, and, if so, what scope and direction such legislation should take." Who is a British subject? The committee point out that:
To the common law belongs the fundamental principle that any person who is born within his Majesty's dominions is from the moment of his birth a British subject, whatever may be the nationality of either or both of his parents, and however temporary and casual circtimstances determining the locality of his.} birth may have been.
the
The child of an alien enemy born in a part of His Majesty's dominions which is at the I'me in hostile occupation is not a British. subject. Again, the child born within the. British dominions of an ambassador or other diplomatic agent accredited to the Crown by a fire gn sovereign in not a British subject. The limits of this latter exception have not been exactly ascertained,
The King's son is always a British subject, wherever be may be born. With this excep tion the acquisition of the status of a *British subject by parentage rest on statute law. A person whose father or paternal grandfather was born within His Majesty's dominions is deemed a natural-born British subject, al- though he himself was born abroad,
There was only a very small attendance on the Course 10 watch the training this mota- ing and the spirits of tho e who were present were visibly damped by the sad news which had reached the stand soon after daybreak. Mr Bridge's stable was out first, Sans-de-tour accom- panied by Sirine doing his mile in 2.21. Chicane covering the same distance in 2 26. Afarquis and Malaga boil galloped mile separately in 1.46; and Mr. Min's griffin mile in 46. Captain Hope's pair of griffins went if mile in 3-45, the dun, with his long stride, proving the better pony. Mr. Kiachtar's pair did their mile in 2.3.4. M. Brittam's griffins galloped 1} mile separately and alone, Pegasus accom
Mr. plishing it in 3 14 and the other in 3.18. Dorset's griffin Sobaon went 17 mile in 3.03. Knightly, having shipped for the last 2 mile. The harvest of the second crop of rice com- menced last week and the reports of the yield are fully as unsatisfactory as anticipated owing to the long absence of rain. It is estimated that the crop will aggregate little more than It is suggested that a simple role should be half of the normal production. For the same made that any child born on a foreign ship reason the sweet-potale, crop is equally dis-white in British waters should not be deemed appointing.
THE CHRYSANTHEMUM AND AUTUMN
FLOWER SHOW.
A very enjoyable afternoon was spent on the Recreation Ground an Wednesday
of the scene.
on the occasion of the above show; near- ly all the residents were present, including numerous children who added to the gaiety The arrangements were ex- cellent. The exhibits were disposed on either side of a broad promenade of closely mown lawn, at the south end of which were two tents, one used for the
exhibi- tion of cut flowers and vegetables; and the other for tea, The Viceroy's band was 'in attendance. H. E. having kindly sent it in from the city, and a suitable and pleasing selection of music was played at intervals during the
afternoon.
To the category of persons who are British subje is by reason of their binh having taken place within his Majesty's dominions must be added those who are born on board a British ship. Sume doubt exists as to the extent of this le
"There seems to be no doub, the committee remark, that a person is a natural born British subject who is
(a) Born on board a British ship of war, wherever such ship-may he
(b) Born on board a British merchant vessel on the high seas..
to be a subject of this country, owing to this accident of birth but, on the other hand, au infant who first lacks ant on life under the white or red ensign, wherever it may fly afloat, is apparently a subject of the King, though he be as black as ebony or his father be this country's most deadly enemy.
10750)
Under entirely new management,
J. LACOCK.
METROPOLE HOTEL Convenient distance from town, delightful situation.
BOARD AND RESIDENCE.
SWATOW HOTEL,
Vis
SWATOW.
VISITORS to Swatow will find comfortable and well furnished arcommodation, Shooting parties will find every facility, House Boat, &c., everything to secure comfort as well as spot Cuisine Excellent, Prompt Attention, Billiards, Music Saloon. Teims modenste.
F.YDE, Proprietor. 1222c]
VISITORS TO SHANGHAI
can obtain Superior Accomodation at Moderate Bates at the'
HOTEL METROPOLE,
.1, Bubbling Well Road,
Pleasantly situated Opposite the Race Course, (One Mile frem Bund). - Spacious and well Furnished Rooms ca suite or single. An Ideal Residence in the hot season. Unexcelled Cusine under the direct personal supervision of the proprietor Billiard Room, Reception and Private Dining Rooms are replete with every, Modern Comfort,
Prompt attention given to all Letters and Telegrams. A Representative attends the arrival of all steamers.
C. A. BIDDLE, Proprietor and Manager.
1076c]
Intimations,
Diss & Gillings,
14, Des Voeux Road, (Two doors from the Hongkong Hotel).
HIGH CLASS TAILORS AND BREECHES MAKERS,
Mails.
NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA.
· (THE JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP. COMPANY).
PROJECTED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG-SUBJECT TO ALTERATION.
DESTINATIONS.
SAILING DATES.
MARSEILLES, LONDON & ANTI-To-morrow, 16th Nov., at
STEAMERS.
KAMAKURA MARU
H. Petersen ....
TOSA MAHU
Noon.
VICTORIA, BC and SEATTLE MONDAY, 18th, Nov., st
4'P.D+
• S. J. G. Parsons..........
WERP, VIA SINGAPORE, PENANG, COLOMBO and PORT SAID mic
U.S.A., VIA SHANGHAI, MOJI, KORE and YOKOHAMA (jedin yamunijos KANAGAWA MAKU .................(NAGASAKI, KOBE and YOKO-WEDNESDAY, Joth Nov.,
J. aMckenzie ..................................
HAMA ROSETTA MARUNAGASAKI, KOBE and YOKO FRIDAY, 22nd Nov,
N. Tate
SYDNEY and MELBOURNE, VIA FRIDAY, 2nd Nov,,.
Kasuga MARU ...................
H. Fraser
Daylight
Noon.
4 P..
MANILA, THURSDAY. ISLAND, (: TOWNSVILLE and BRISBANE ........) Through Passenger Tickets and Bills of Lading issued for the Principal Cities in the United States, Canada and Europe, in 'connection with the GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY and Atlantic Steamers.
For further Information as to Freight, Fang, Sailings, &c., apply at the Company's Local Branch Crifice at 'Prince's Building, 1st Floor, Chater Road.
Hunghong, 15th November, 1901.
ORICHTAL
STEAK
COMPY
THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STRAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. STEAM FOR
A: ST MIHARA, Manager.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOTS-POSTE FRANCAIS.
NOTICE.
STEAM FOR
SAIGON, SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, COLOMBO, PONDICHERRY, MADRAS, CALCUTTA, D}BOUTI, EGYPT, MARSEILLES, MEDITERRANEAN AND BLACK SEAPORTS, LONDON, HAVRE, BORDEAUX ;
ALSO
STRAITS, CEYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, | PORTS OF BRAZIL AND RIVER PLATE.
ADEN, EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN
Arc now showing a large and varied assortiment of materials suitable for PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON.
the present season.
Hongkong, 1st November, içi,
Telegraphic Address:
MARINEWORK, HONGKONG.
[11780
Code Used:
A and A B C 4th Edition.
E. C. WILKS & Co.,
MARINE ENGINEERS, SHIP CONTRACTORS
AND SURVEYORS.
Collisions and Damagos Surveyed for Insuranes Companies, Ships' osigns and Specifications Prepared. Office: 9, Queen's Road Central
Hangkong, 8th November, 1901. . THE WANCHAI WAREHOUSE AND STORAGE CO., LIMITED.
OTICE is hereby given that an EXTRA-
NIKDINARY GENERAL MEETING
[1114
To be Bet.
TO LET.
of the WANCHAS WAREHOUSE AND STORAGE A HOUSE in KIPON TERRACE.' PANY'S OFFICE, No. 5, Queen's Road Central, Apply us COMPANY, LIMITED, will be held at the Cou- Hongkong, on MONDAY, the 8th day of November, 1951, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, for the purpose of considering and if thought fit passing
the following RESOLUTION that is to say:
That the Company be wound up volun- "tarily and that JOHANN GEORG LUDWIG "SCHROTER of Victoria, in the Colony of Hongkong, be and he is hereby appointed "Liquidator for the purposes of such "winding up."
At the same Meeting the Shareholders will be asked to fix the remuneration to be paid to the Liquidator.
Should the above Resolution be passed by the requisite majority it will be submitted for confirmation as a SPECIAL RESOLUTION to a SECOND EXTRAORDINARY GEN- ERAL MEETING which will be subsequently convened.
MEYER & CO.,
General Managers. (1200c Hongkong, 6th November, root. THE HONGKONG STEAM WATER BOAT CO., LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
The report recognises that there are and should be limits to the admission into the enjoyment of the privileges of British subjects in certain exceptions. The committed think that it should be, clear that persons under dis-T
ability, i.c., minors, married women, idiots and lunatics should not be capable of receiving certificates of naturalisation.
In conclusion, the committee recommend the repeal of a number of old enactments dating back to the time of Edward III, and they suggest that:. :
The existing law as to acquisition of British
nationality by parentage should be enacted in a simpler form, with this exception, that where the father was born out of His Majesty's dominions a child alsa born out of such
dominions should not be a British subject.
Provision should be made by legislation enabling a Secretary of State, or the Governor, of a British possession, to confer the status of a British subject upon persons who fulfil the requisite conditions in any part of the British dominions, and that the stus so conferred should be recognised by British law everywhere, both within and without His Majesty's domi- nions,
Considering that it de nine years since a Chrysanthemum Show was held in the part, the exhibits on Wednesday were remarkably good. There is a good deal of difference between culli- vating these flowers for our own pleasure and gratification and paying that extra attention to them year after year which is naturally done when perfection is aimed nt with a view to come peting with you neighbours at a public show. And then apart from the flower lover's interest, think of the native gardner's extra exertions when there is to be a show-a Chinaman loves competition. Taking all this into account, the exhibition of Wednesday must be pro- nounced as having been. surprisingly good, And we may be sure that if it is under. stood that tbo showing is to be of annual recurrence we shall very soon reach the standard of excellence attained here in the eighties. The same remarks apply to other plants. The pots of Amaranthus, Coleus, Crotons; Dahlias, and other flowering plants exhibited on, Wednesday were all fairly good in their way, but how much better they will be in the future If annual shows may be looked forward to.
The cut flowers attracted good deal of attenz tion, as did, also, the early vegetables –Echo..
The conditions necessary for the acquisition. and loss of the status of British subject should remain as at present, with certain modifications. as to residence, revocability of certificato, and alllerwise.
The law is to the acquisition and loss of the status of a British subject by persons under disability should be simplified and modified in the manner stated in detail in the report,-
[GIRAULT for the best and GRPAT.
GIRAULTS GREAT SPECIALTY GEST ASSORTMENT of CONFEC
COFFEE ground on the PREMISES, TIONERY,
10170
HE FIRST ORDINARY YEARLY
"THE RETREAT." "MOUNT Kellett.
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST. MENT & AGENCY CO,, LD. Hongkong. 31st July, 1001.
120gc
TO LET. TIRST FLOOR of GODOWN, No. 1,
NEW PRAYA, Kennedy Town, Apply to
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST. MENT & AGENCY CO., LD. Hongkong, 5th November, 1901, [11930
TO LET.
No. 3. ORMSRY TERRACE, KOWLOON.
Immediately, Apply to
PUN HÙNG 85, Queen's Road Central, Hongkong, 5th October, 1901, [701
TO LET.
T.OS. 1, 2, 4, 50, 6, 7 and 8, WILD DELL,
Apply to-
NOWANCHAL ROAD.
SANG KEE, 298, Des Voeux Road Central. -19760 Hongkong, 28th October, 1901.
TO LET.
Through Bills of Lading issued for BATAVIA,
PERSIAN GULY, CONTINENTAL and- AMERICAN PORTS),
"THE Steamship THE
“PARRAMATTA,” Captain R. T. Cook, R.N.R., carrying. His Majesty's Mails, will be despatched from this for BOMBAY, on SATURDAY, the 3rd instant,
above Ports.
at PM, the Company's Steamabip ¡N MONDAY, the 18th November, 1901,
"ANNAM,” ̈ ̈Captain Sellier," with Maili, Passengers, Specie and Cargo, will leave this Port for MARSEILLES, via ports of call, WITHOUT TRANSHIPMENT.
Cargo and Specie will be registered for Lon don as well as for Marseilles, and accepted in transit. through Marseilles for the principal
at Noon, taking Passengers and Cargo for the places of Europe.
Silk and Valuabler, all Cargo for France and Tea for London (under arrangement) will be transhipped at Colombo into a steamer proceeding direct to Marseilles and London; other Cargo for London, &c., will be conveyed vid Bombay with Transhipment
Shipping Orders will be granted till Noon, Cargo will be received on board until 4 PM, Specie and Parcels until 3 P.M., on the 17th instant. (Parcels are not to be sent on board; hey must he left at the Aganoy's Office,) Con tents and Value of Packages are required.
For further Particulars, apply at the Com.
P. DE CHAMPMORIN,
Acting Agent. Hongkong, 5th November, 1901. [10040
CALIFORNIA AND ORIENTAL
pany's Office. 4
Parcels will be received at this Office until P.M. the day before sailing. The Contents and Value of all Packages are required.
Shippers are particularly requested to note the terms and conditions of the Company's Bills of Lading.
For further Particulars, apply to
R. A. HEWETT,
Superintendent.
Hongkong, 9th November, 1on1
14
NORTHERN PACIFIC. STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG.
VIA SHANGHAI, INLAND SEA OF JAPAN, KOBE AND YOKOHAMA,
FOR VICTORIA, B.C., AND TACOMA, IN CONNECTION WITH NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO.
Steamers.
Duks of Fifs Tacoma Victoria
Captains Proposed Baillage.
...3,822 J. S. Cox...... Dec. 3 2,811 A. Dixon...... Dec. 17 3,502 J. Panton Dec. 17
THE attention of Passengers is directed to the very cheap rates offered by this Line to the PACIFIC COAST and to the INTERIOR
and EASTERN CITIES of the UNITED STATES and to EUROPE.
HONGKONG TO LONDON £52. Excellent accommodation, First-class Table. DOCTOR and STKWARDESS carried. MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS la
Passengers to EUROPE: may proceed by one TO. 1, STEWART TERRACE.THE of the first class Atlantic Mail LINES. the above Company will be held at the Cou: NAS PANY'S OFFICE, 20, Des Vaux Road, on MONDAY, the 25th day of November, at Noos, for the purpose of presenting the Report and Statement of Accounts to the 30th of September, 1901,
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 15th to the 35th instant, both Days inclusive.
J. W. KEW, Manager. Hongkong, 14th November, 1901. [12320
WANTED.
ADVERTISER seeks Engagemst
CLERK of Works, Thoroughly eff. cient in all Branches of Construction, Survey ing (Land), Drawing, Estimating, Measuring and General Office and Outside Work, Locality no object.
Apply to
Office of This Paper. Hongkong, 17th October, 1901. [Hake GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY,"
LIMITED.
PORTLAND CEMENT.
$8.50 Cask of 1375 the Net ex Factory. 83.80 Bag of 250 Th.
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO
General Managers, Hongkong, 1st June, root:
M STEVENS & CO.
-CARRY IN STOCK.
A FULL LINE OF "GERMINAL" MANILA CIGARS, VOYA
TM STEVENS & CO.
Beaconsfield Arcade. Hongkong, and Bertambar, 19an, [919
Apply to
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST- MENT & AGENCY CO., LD, Hongkong, 31st July-1901.
froọc
TO LET....
[ODOWN—No.' ja, DUDDELL STREET.
Apply to
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST-
MENT & AGENCY CO., LD. AN
[8220 Hongkong, 31st July, 1901.
F. BLACKHEAD & CO,, SHIP CHANDLERS, SAILMAKERS, COAL AND PROVISION MER- CHANTS, NAVAL CONTRACTORS AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS,
PRAYA CENTRAL HONGKONG, SOAP MANUFACTURERS,
PE SOLE
AGENTS FOR LIARTMANN'S RAHTJELSGENUINE COMPOSITION REP HAND BRAND HARTMANN'S GREY PAINT, DAIMLER'S PATENT MOTOR LAUNCHES &C
Sole
· Agents for FERGUSON'S SPECIAL CREAM
and?
O SPECIAL LIQUER SCOTCH
WHISKY."&CA
EVERY KIND OF
STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
IN.CONNECTION WITH THE ATCHESON TOPEKA & SANTA FE RAILROAD CO.
PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG TO SAN DIEGO AND SAN FRANCISCO, VIA SHANGHAI, INLAND SEA OF JAPAN AND HONOLULU.
Taking Cargo and Passengers to JAPAN FORTS, and HONOLULU, The UNITED STATES, &C.
about Dec. 20
Thyra THE Steamship
*THYRA,"
will be despatched for SAN DIEGO and SAN FRANCISCO, VIA MOJI, KOBE, YOKO- |HAMA and HONOLULU, on or about the
20th December.
Through Bill of Lading issued to any point in the United States.
Cargo will be received on board until 5 P.M. the day previous to sailing. Parcal packages will be received at the OFFICE until the same, time. All parcels should be marked to address in full. Value of same is required. "
Consular Invoices, to accompany cargo des- tined to Points beyond San Diego, should be sent to the Company's Office, addrosted to tha Collector of Customs, San Diego,
For further Information as to Freight of Passage, apply to
HONGKONG TO NEW YORK £48. The Railroad travelling is second to none on the American Continent; two trans-continental trains daily from TACOMA, DINING-CAR' is attached to trans-continental trains day and night TACOMA to NEW YORK in 41 days, Magnificent Scenary of the ROCKY and on 9th November, on Frozze CASCADE MOUNTAINS. The YELLOWSTONE
·NATIONAL PARK route,
HONGKONG TO VICTORIA, TACOMA. £15
The best route to the KLÓNDYKE: GOLD FIELDS Frequent Sailings from. VICTORIA, TACOMA 10 DVEA and ST, MICHAEL,
Rates of Passage to other Paints on applics Special rates allowed to menshers of Govern ment Services, the d
For further Information as to Passage or Freight, apply to (i)
DODWELL ́& Co., LIMITED, General Agents." Hongkong 15th November, TONE
REGULAR STEAMSHIP SERVICE TO NEW YORK,
"VIA" PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG, "RICHMOND CASTLE
"KURDISTAN"..
LENNOX
"ORONSAY"
"AFRIDI."
HILLGLEN".
“LOWTHER CASTLE
20th Nov,
30th Nov,
isth Dec.
31st Dec
SHIPS STORES AND REQUISITES For Freight and further Information, apply
ALWAYS IN STOLK
REASONABLE PRICES
Hongkong, 1aib May, 1896
៥
DODWELL, & Co., LIMITED,
Hongkong, 13th November, 1901.
(1450)
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents.
Hongkong, China and Japan.
For Sale.
FOR SALE..
THE cruising yawl. "MADGE," a fent long by 7 feet beam, Teak built, copper fastened, and load keel, designed by Mr. M DENISON. This three-ton_yawl lies in the boatshed at the Kowloon Dock, Hanghom, and has been laid up for the past two seasons.
Apply to
"YACHT C/o This Office, Hongkong, 13th November, 1901,
FOR SALE.
EVERAL MODERN BOOKS on
Sering Subjects.
For List, apply
STEAM;
Clo The Hongkong,
Hongkong, 10th August, 1991-
FOR SALE CHEAP:
A Core Sara eld, in Excellent Condition,
COTTAGE PIANO by BORD, of FaRix
For Price &c., apply to
THE ROBINSON PIANO CO Hoogkong, 97th May, igot,
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