phy founded on our relgion, takes the same view, and nothing can be more dissimilar than the system propounded by the Vedanta and that of Lord Bacon,"
I
All of which may be ture, but overlooks the fact that the principle of Christian missions is ́ ́obedience to' a direct, though most purplexing |
command.
TIENTSIN DAY BY DAY.. (From Our then Corrispondent.)
TIENTSIN, November 7th. DEATH OF LI HUNG-CHANG.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1901.
receive any fees. The census to be taken' annually and a record kept. The gentry to be responsible for street lighting, and all villages earning a good record for three years will be recommended for rewarth
The above, like many other Chinese regula. tions, read well on paper. Whether they wil} lend to better order in the country is another matter.
THE NEW TARRIFF commences here on Monday, and also the collection of the "native customs. In connec
tion with the latter the text and intent of the Chinese and foreign versions differs just sufficiently to allow of a quite unanticipated rendering being adeptel. The foreign terins are that the "collection of the Native Cus. togs is to be placed in the hands of the Maritime Customs Commissioner." The Chinese version says the Chang-shui will ing only a certain section of the sundry and various Native Customs-in-each port, and not the whole Chang-kwan. Sir Robert, in a recent letter to the Plenipotentiaries, drew attention to this insidious little distraction and only had the rendering confirmed. Moreover the limit within which such collection is to take place is fixed at 50 li, or 16 miles around each port, leaving the whole country beyond that rad us teeming with likin stations render
Few particulars are yet known here beyond the ane all-important fact that. Li Hong-chang died this morning at 1 o'clock. That his death was imminent was tecognised some days ago, and a foreign doctor is reparted to have seen him and opined that his recovery was absolutely hopeless. As to whether he really did have foreign advice is yet uncertain. Con-be collected by the Commission, mean- siderable anxiety_is_felt here_concerning the future, as it is of course recognised that there is no one else, sick or well, who can adequately take Li's place, rascal as he was. Prince Ching returns to Peking to-morrow, but he cannot pre- tend to be China's representative single-handed, and general expectation turns to Sheng Taotal, Sheng however may not be keen on the position, and may prefer retaining his comfortable purse in Shanghai, Others think Yuan Shi-kai; but I have a lurking' apprehension. that Jung Lued doubly menacing to foreign trade by may suddenly appear on the scene with a royal Commission for the post Whoever it may be however, complication of the present crisis seems highly probable, and some Chinese shrewdly suspect that cestain Powers may now produce all song of concessions and agree- iments to which "Li's" signature and pledge has been attached. We may certainly expect the Manchurian Treaty to be trotted out in .style.
THE COURT
is expected to reach Kai-fung-fu on the 14th inst., and remais there twenty days, and reach Peking twenty days later, but opinion is pretty wanimous that the last stage will probably be left untravelled now, at any rate, for an in- definite period.
reason by the enhanced cupidity of the officials. Sir Robert Hart is evidently not certain that this arrangement will prove satis- factory, and makes it clearly understood that. the arrangement in purely tentative.
The General has been spotting some of the
ECCENTRICITIES
of our barracks evidently, To-day's orders contain the following
"It having been noticed that stove-pipes are at present frequently used, for purposes for which they are not intended, such as towel- horses and clothes-lines, as well as to suspend. lamps and other objects from, officers com manding corpse units, and heads of depart- ments are directed to issue orders for the im- mediate discontinuance of such practices. It
I would draw your attention to the signifis immatenal whether the stoves be lighted or cant fact that the
not, but their pines should in no case be used PALACE AT HSIAN IS BEING KEFT INTACT for any other purpose than they are intended
BY IMPERIAL ORDER
for. The hanging of lamps anywhere in the
and nose of the furniture removed, and every vicinity of stoves or stove-piping is also a very
Hotels.
GO TO THE.
KOWLOON
J. H. DOWNS, Manager
HOTEL,
KOWLOON.
JW. OSBORNE, Proprietor
THE BAY VIEW HOTEL.: Very best brands of Wines, Beors and Spirits only kept: Priváto dinners, a specialty.
1075c]
10730)
Under entirely new management.
J. LACOCK.
METROPOLE HOTEL Convenient distance from town, delightful
situation.
BOARD AND RESIDENCE.
SWATOW HOTEL,
SWATOW.
Malls!
NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA.
(THE SUPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY).
PROJECTED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG-SUBJECT TO ALTERATION,
STEAMERS.
KANAGAWA MARU
J. aMckenzie
SAILING DATES. DESTINATIONS.. [NAGASAKI, KOBE und YOKO-Į TO-MORKÓW, 20th Nov., at
HAMA
Daylight.
(NAGASAKI, KOBE and YOKO- FRIDAY, 22nd Nov, at
Noon. HAMA
N. Tate
VISITORS to Swatow will find comfortable and well furnished accommodation, Shooting ROSETTA MARU
parties will find every facility, House Boat, &c. everything to secure comfort as well as sport. Cuisine Excellent, Prompt Attention, Billiards, Music Saloon. Terms moderate.
E. HYDE, Proprietor. KASUGA MARU.
H. Fraser 1222c)
VISITORS TO SHANGHAI can obtain Superior Accomodation at Moderute Rates at the
HOTEL METROPOLE,
1, Bubbling Well Road,
Pleasantly situated Opposite the Race Course (One Mile from Band). Spacious and well. Furnished Rooms en 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
C. A. BIDDLE, Proprietor and Manager.
of all steamers."
1076c}
Intimations.
Gillings,
14, Des Voeux Road, (Two doors from the Hongkong Hotel). HIGH CLASS TAILORS AND BREECHES MAKERS.
(SYDNEY and MELBOURNE, VIA FRIDAY, 32nd Nov, at
MANILA, THURSDAY ISLAND, TOWNSVILLE and BRISBANE
4 BM.
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, Pissage, Sailings, &c., apply at the Company's Lucal Brunch úífice at Prince's Building, 18: Flaur, Chater Read.
Hangkong, 15th November, 1901.
ORIENTAL
315.
THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. STEAM FOR -STRAITS, CEYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADEN, EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN Through Bills of Lading issued for
PERSIAN GULF, CONTINENTAL and AMERICAN PORTS), HE Steamship
thing is being kept clean, as if for immediate clangerous practice and should be absolutely Are now showing a large and varied assortment of materials suitable for FORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON,
use.
THE RACES.
There was a good attendance at the races 10-day, including the General and Mrs. Creagh, glorious weather again prevailing. The Cham- pions was won in fine style by Dr. Robertson on John Deckinson's Touch-me-nol.
November 9th.
Marvellously mild and Urifiant weather pre- vailed throughout yesterday, the fourth and last day of this the most enjoyable, meeting for weather which Tientsin has enjoyed for many years. As far as the racing goes I am of opin ion that on the whole it was good, and one or two new stables"got a show; but there was great Jack of cutward demonstration and enthusiasm. LI'S SUCCESSOR.
Telegrams down from Peking last night reported Wang Wen-shae 10 be Li Hungchang's acting successor and Yuen-Shi-kai to be Acting Viceroy of Chilli, A long honorific Edict sets forth Li's many virtues as the suppressor of the Taiping Rebellion, the Saviour of the Boxer outbreak etc. etc., and paints the G.O.M., clever as he was, in absolutely rainbow hues of excellence, conferring on him the posthumous title of Marquis or Duke. The appointment! fulfil expectations in a measure and are con sidered fairly satisfactory, at least as regards Chibli. Wang Wen-shao,though a level headed man enough, and the wise counsellor on many occasions, can hardly be regarded as a strong man and has absolutely no following. Hitherto he has been a very squashable, man for the opposition, and it is not just to expect great things of him under the circumstances.
The Provincial Treasure and Judge of Chibli recently issued a strong notification urging the people
forbidden, and all officers are directed to see that this order is complied with."
I cannot say that I have specially noticed: stove-pipes being applied as above noted, but no doubt the late warm weather has catered to the inventive genius of Tommy or the dusky tribes of Hindostan. Something like Tis. 3,000" has been spent in the Native City on stoves and piping and they have a distinct value in these days.
A COURT MASCOTTE.
The Week End makes itself responsible for the statement that both the King and Queen are superstitious, which is a peg upon which it hangs the following story. Their Majesties have a firm belief in the mascotte' power of one of the Queen's ladies-in-waiting. This lady has the enviable reputation of securing, by her, presence at the races, victory to the horse she favours. So firin is the royal belief in her power that when Diamond Jubilec was to run for the Derby the Queen-the Princess of Wales-requested the presence of the 'mas- cotte' who was at the time in delicate health.. After a great deal of persuasion from the Prince and Princess she went, as we know, the royal colours scored a victory. The little baby born two days later was christened 'Diamond,' and the Prince of Wales' glft was a diamond brooch with the words large on it 'Diamond Jubileer | if only a syndicate of punters could get hold of this lady-in-waiting their fortunes would be made in no time.
骂
THE PHILIPPINE CABLE.
Reuters Washington correspondent states: Mr. Knox, the Attomey-General, on rith : TO LIVE PEACEABLY
ulto presented to the President and the together and to suppress the brigands. The
Cabinet his Report regarding the application notification points out that it is of the utmost
of the Postal Telegraph Company for permis. importance to establish the institution of ten- family guards to preserve order in each village, sion to land and lay a cable between San Francisco and the Philippines. He was of and urges the gentry to deal with all law cases with strict equity, and not to look down upon opinion that, under the law of 1856, any the Christians, and in cases in which they are domestic company could land cables on the concerned to consult missionaries if possible. The President and the Cabinet are convinced shores of the United States or of its possessions. The notification contains eight regulations --
1. Each village to appoint a representation by the Report that there is no ground for and form a Committes with responsible Chris-action by the Executive in this case, but the tions to adjudicate, small troubles, and if the President will go into the subject more minutely Christians fail in their duty dismiss them from
office.
2. In each village all families must be divided into tens, and each ten be held respon-
with Mr. Knox, and will review the 'whole question in his message to Congress. The law of 1866 is the same as that under which the Postal Telegraph Company sought power to sible for the good order of the place, and pro-land a cable to Havana, a claim which was tect each other. "Allied villagers" to be rejected by the then Secretary for War. stopped entirely.
3. In each village the gentry and police visit each house and ascertain the number of inmates to each residence and their occupation and record it on a sign board at the house door.
4. No one, Christian or otherwise, to harbour or possess arms, and any one found carrying any such will be liable to death..
5. All persons of means in each village to contribute liberally towards the support of the polico.
It is deemed desirable to know whether the company would extend its own. 'line to China or make some arrangement with the English company, which already has a cable between Hongkong and Manila. Mr. Knox regarded it as very important that there should be a complete line from the United States to the Philippines, and on to Asia, as in case of war it might be necessary for the United States not only to control a cable to the Philippines, but also one to China,, or elsewhere in Asia. The matter of the Spanish conces sion of 1898, giving the English company an exclusive franchise for cable connections with the Philippines, was carefully considered. Mr. Knox advised, President Roosevelt that He cited
6. Robbers and rowdies on no account what ever to be allowed to enter or lodge is anythis franchise would not hold town or village.
7. Ex-boxers and rowdies duly reporting themselves and giving guarantee of good be haviour to be admitted, and if they create any disturbance to be immediately severely punished.
5. All manner of squeeze to be strictly siop ped, and all officers visiting houses not to GIKAULTS GREAT SPECIALTY. COFFEE ground on the FREMISES.
the recent action of the Transvaal Concessions Commission, which held that concessiona granted by the Boer Government in the Trans. vaal should not be recognised by Grent Britain. It is probable that no definite activa will be taken by President Roosevelt in rela tion to the proposal until the company has mado clear its intentions regarding cable com munication between the Philippines and China.
GIRAULT for the best and GREAT-.
Lore
G. GERAULT for the here and GREAT.
TIONERY,
the present season.
Hongkong, 1st November, 1901.
Telegraphic Address:
MARINEWORK, HONGRONE.
(1178€
Code Used:
And ABC, 4th Edition.
THE
E. C. WILKS & Co., SATUR
MARINE ENGINEERS, SHIP CONTRACTORS AND SURVEYORS,
Collisions and Damages Surveyed for Insuranes Companies, Ships "esigns and Specifications Prepared. Office: 9, Quoon's Road Central.
Hongkong, 8th November, 1901,
REWARD.
DOUBLE-CURBED GOLD BRACE- A
LET; between the Peak and Murray Pier, Yesterday. The Finder will be rewarded on returning same to
THIS OFFICE. Hongkong, 18th Noverober, 19.
DROZ & Co.,
[12500
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SPECIALITIES: LEVER WATCH & CHRONOGRAPHS. TRADE MARKS: MAXIM, BERNA, & DEPAIRS of WATCHES and CLOCKS by competent. European experts at K Moderate Rate.
No. 10, QUEEN'S EOAD CENTRAL Hongkong. 15th May, foot.
Insurances.
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There is No Other Just as Good
EQUITABLE LIFE
DEATH CLAIMS. Paid Within One. Day:
1896....... 1897.....
1808.
1899
90.3 per cent,
..94.4 ..92.8
1900...............95.8 1901 (first half).97.3
This record should appeal to every man who contem. plates making provision for his family by means of life.
ASTUTAECO.
F. KIENE, Manager,
Hongkong
Hongkong, and November, 1901.
"PARRAMATTA," Captain R. T. Cook, R.N.R., carrying His Majesty's Mails, will be despatched from this for BOMBAY, on SATURDAY, the 23rd instant, at Noon, taking Passengers and Cargo for the abové Parts.
Silk and Valuables, all Cargo for France,
A. S. MIHARA, Manager.
CALIFORNIA AND ORIENTAL
STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
IN CONNECTION WITH
THE ATCHESON TOPEKA & SANTA FE KAILROAD CO.
PROPOSED SAILINGS FRON HONGKONG TO SAN DIEGO AND SAN FRANCISCO, VIA SHANGHAI, INLAND SEA OF
JAPAN AND HONOLULU... Taking Cargo and Passengers to JAPAN PORTS, and HONOLULU, The UNITED STATES, &c. Thyra ................... ↑ .............. | about
HE Steamship
T
*THYRA,"
Dec. 20
will be despatched for SAN DIEGO and SAN FRANCISCO, VIA MOJI, KOBE, YOKO HAMA and HONOLULU, on or about the zoth December..
Through Bilis of Lading issued to any point. n the United States.
Cargo will be received on board until 5-P.M. -
and Tea for London (under arrangement) will the day previous to sailing. Parcel packages. be transhipped at Colombo into a steamer will be received at the OFFICE until the same proceeding direct to Marseilles and London; time. All parcels should be marked to addres other. Cargo for London, &c., will be conveyed in fall. Valae of same is required. vid Bombay with Trapshipment. 12140
GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY, LIMITED.
PORTLAND CEMENT.
36.60 Cask of 375 Bs. Net ex Factory. #3.30 Bag of 250 Bs.
SHEWAN, TOMES,& CO., General Managers. Hangkong, 1st June, root.
[10
BES
JUST UNPACKED. EST GERMAN SAUSAGES of a well
known make, in small and large tins, of various kinds.
Finest WESTPHALIAN HAMS.
H. RUTTONJEE,
Parcels will be received at this Office until a 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
E. A. HEWETT,
Superintendent. Hongkong, 9th November, 100 NORTHERN PACIFIC STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
PROPOSED SAilings from HONGKONG. VIA SHANGHAI, INLAND SEA OF JAPAN, KOBE AND YOKOHAMA.
4. D'Aguilar Street and 39 & 40, Elgin Road, Kowloon, FOR VICTORIA, B.C., AND TACOMA, Hongkong, tuh Taly, rami.
[ag
IN CONNECTION WITH NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO:
T
15260
1995
"L'UNION" FIRE, INSURANCE COMPANY, LD. (Established 1828). THE Undersigned, having been appointed GENERAL AGENT for the above Company, is prepared to ACCEPT RISKS at current raics.
Claims settled direct without reference to the Head Office.
AAR. MARTY,
Hongkong, 5th July, 1901.
17120 NORTH GERMAN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HAMBURG. THE Undersigned AGENTS of the above Company Bra, prepared to accept First Class FOREIGN and CHINESE RISKS at CURRENT RATER, AN
SIEMBSEN & Co. Hongkong, aẞth May, rogs,
Agert.
(30)
M. STEVENS & CO. CARRY IN STOCK.
A FULL LINE OF "GERMINAL" MANILA CIGARS.
T. M. STEVENS & CO.
Steamers,
Captains.#ropored
Salling.
..
Consular Invoices, to accompany cargo des. tined to Points beyond San Diego, should be sent to the Company's Office, addressed to the Collector of Customs, San Diego.
For further Information as to Freight or.
BUTTERFIELD. & SWIRE, Passage, apply to
Agents, Hongkong, China and Japan. Hongkong, 9th November, iger. F10320
For Sale.
JUST RECEIVED.
FIRST SEASON'S CONSIGNMENT of AMERICAN ASPARAGUS & DESSERT FRUITS, ALL KINDS. Apply to
G. GIRAULT. Hongkong, 20th August, 1905.
DENISON. Beaconsfield Arcade.
Hongkong, 2nd September, 1901.
NEW VICTORIA HOTEL. ROTISSERIE,
Mrals a la Carte
[959
CHOPS, STEAKS, etc., etc, at any time,
between 7.30 a.m. and 11 p.m. Monthly Tiffin at Moderate Rates.
Madar & Farmer, Proprietors.
Hongkong, 2nd September 1901,
A
Co be Let.
TO LET
HOUSE in RIFON TERRACE.
(958c
"THE RETREAT." MOUNT KELLETT. Apply to
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST
MENT & AGENCY CO., LD.. Hongkong, 31st July, 1001.
Taoge
TO. LET. Possession on or about the 1st December next. 2, ORMSBY TERRACE, KOWLOON.
Apply to
No
PUN HUNG, 85, Queen's Road Central, Hongkong, 18th November, 1901,
Braemar ......... 3,601 W. Watt... Nov. 26. Duke of Fife... 3,821 J. S. Cox......Dec. 3
Tacoma ......... 2,812 A. Dixon...... Dec. 17 Victoria
3,502 J. Panton ...Dec. 27 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 CITiks of the UNITED STATEŻ and to EUROPE.
HONGKONG TO LONDON £52, Excellent accommodation. First-clars Table. DOCTOR and STEWARDESS carried. Passengers to EŬROPS may proceed by one.f of the first class ATLAN FIC MAIL LINES,
HONGKONG TO NEW YORK £48.
The Rastroad travelling is second to none on the American Continent; two trans-continental
16670
FOR SALE.. THE cruising yawl "MADGE," 26 feet long
by 7 feet beam.
Teak built, copper fastened, and lead keel, designed by Mr. A. This three-ton yawl lies in the boatshed at the Kowloon Docic, Hunghom, and has been laid up for the past two seasons.
Apply to
"YACHT" C/o This Office. Hongkong, 13th November, rooi.
IS
FOR SALE. EVERAL MODERN BOOKS on Ea-
gineering Subjects, For List, apply
·!! STEAM,"
Clo The Hongkong Telegrap Hongkong, roth August, 1901.
FOR SALE, CHEAP.
COTTAGE PIANO by BORD, of PARIS,
trains daily from TACOMA DINING CAR IS A Three years old, in Excellant Condition.
attached to trans-continental trains day and night; TACOMA to NEW YORK in 4 days. Magnificent Scenery of the Rocky and CASCADE MOUNTAINS, The YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK route.
HONGKONG TO VICTORIA, TACOMA £35-
The best route to the KLONDYKE GOLD FIELDS. Frequent Sailings from VICTORIA, TACOMA to DYEA and ST. MICHABLA
For Price, &c, apply to
THE ROBINSON PIANO CO Hongkong, a7th May, 1901-
GRIMAULT'S SYRUP
ΟΣ
Rates of Passage to other Points on applica HYPO-PHOSPHITE of LIME
tion.
Special rates allowed to members of Govern [761cment Services.
TO LET. TOS. 1, 2, 4, 58, 6, 7 and 8, WILD DELL,
NWANCHAY ROAD
Apply to
-SANG KEE,
For further Information as to Pissage or Freight, apply to
DODWELL & CO., LIMITED,
General Agents.. Hongkong, 1-th November, cont
298, Des Vox Road Central REGULAR STEAMSHIP SERVICE Hongkong, 28th October, 1901. [9760
NOPEA
TO LET.
TÓ. 1, STEWART, TERRACE, THE
Apply to
STO NEW YORK, ZA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL PROPOSED SAilings from Hongkong: "RICHMOND CASTLE”........20th Nov, KURDISTAN"...in 30th Nov.
Wisth Dec. 17090"ORONSAY ". maranum. 31st Dec
"AFRIDI". ** HILLGLEN · do
LOWTHER CASTLE",
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST. AYMENT & AGENCY CO., LD,' Hongkong, 31st July, 1901.
TO LET. 'ODOWN—NO. SA, DUDDELL STREET.
Apply to
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST MENT AGENCY CO., LD, A Hongkong, sist July, 1901) *(8130.
"LENNOX"
to
For Freight and further Information, apply
DODWELL, & Co., LIMITED,
Agents. Hongkongvista Novembar, 19087 fasc
FOR DIBEABES OF THE CHEBT
All suffering from Catarrh, "Con- sumption. Obedirate Coughs Vor, Colco, and then offertad wilte diveures: of the, Chene Cunga kutushudtial Tubas, stuhlf vald
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Griniault's Syrup augantiatuly arrests to Cough,Spitting of liodd entNights- woata, and the Appetite improves TO- pidly a factsoon demonstrated by an in- crease of weight and healthy appearance. Grimault's Syrup has a rose colour, and is sold in flat oval bottles: Beware of Imitations. GRIMAULT & C•, Paris; teid by df Chemiažā
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