SPORTING NEWS.
CONDITION OF THE PONIES.
People are already beginning to talk "horse" and a few enthusiaste congregate in the mor- ning to witness the gallops. The training quarters of the various gee-gees are going from morn till night and none so more than Mr. J. Ken- .nedy's at Causeway Bay, Mr, Hill, the manager
has done wonders in bringing on the last batch of griffins, his duties being all the more they are a very weedy lot. An Australian would weep to see the collection of screwa that were sent over and generally dubbed, on arrival,, as a very even mob, They certainly, are even and special inducement must have
arduous because, it is no use disguising the fact,
been offered to take them out of the coster- mongers barrows that most of them evidently came from.
We are glad to see that one of the most honest supporters of racing and moreover one of the bardest workers in the cause, has secured the pick of the bunch so far A$ one is able to judge at present We refer to Mr. C. C. C. Master's little string He has a little brown mare that will pay for her keep, who in one of her recent gallops did a mile and in 20. 38secs. the last quarter being covered in ag secs, also a mare that was discarded and bought in at auction that, is shap ing well, doing the mile in an ec, the last quarter in 30 sec. In our opinion Headoo, another of Mr. Master's, that was bought from Mr. J. Kennedy, is bound to be dangerous wherever he is placed. He is a good doer and a glutton for work, and the way be pulled up after galloping & mile in min, 35sec, stamps
him as one that will take watching,
The following are some that may catch the judges eye at the forthcoming meeting General Gascoigne has a chestnut and a black that are looking well. Colonel Hughes' bay horse did mile in 1 min. 37 sec. the last quarter in 20 secs.
Major Gwynne's lacky jim moves over the course as if he had been there before but unfortunately he has a leg. It and well he must win a race but we doubt if he will ever face the starter in a condition
to last the distance.
Mr. H. P. White's grey mare is training on and every one wishes this popular, owner to be. successiul;
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Mr. D. Gillies hasta shapley black that did the mile in a mim. 36th sec and if fit at the time and with a good jockey up should give a good account of himself -
The recent arrivals from Shanghai are Black Snake, Golden Bell, (winner of two races up north), 'William'and, Ichi Mars and two griffins, the last three belonging to Mr. H. N Mody.
Mr. Fotts lot arrived safely viz. Aforiturus, Digust, Pander (bought at a big price and "expected to do great things) and two griffins.
Amongst the old stagers, Loyalist, that terling little borse, has lately been sick but is now better and recovering rapidly,
Glory looks well but is confined to steady work.
Kismel, we are sorry to say, broke down during a gallop pulling up dead lame. We hope it is not any way serious although the hurt being in
the shoulder will demand every attention.
Mr. White's Sinbad, although he has been racing since 1896, seems like port wine to im- provo with age and is quite up to any of the form yet shown by him.
AT THE MAGISTRACY,'
January oth, ANXMAS PRESENT,
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 1902.
SEARCHING FOR OPIUM.
A DISPUTED POINT INTERESTING TO ALL,
As is well known, on the arrival of a steamer from Canton a party of searchers are waiting
Auctions.
of Ninghsial and north-east of Suchou, Kansu, called Chingchip'u, a place which he made his refuge upon the flight of the Court to Taiyuan. Here Tuan and Tung have made their head- quarter, and as a rallying-point for their THE Undersigned have received instructions
on the Fraya at the base of the wharf to search
followers and all who hate the foreigner, hate of the legality of this preceeding is not, at the Chingchip'u is a historical town, and is famous Chinese passengefs for opium. The question the Government, or hate their icllowmen. present juncture, for us to comment on, as it is, for the heroic stand of ten years it made, we hope, about to be decided once and for all whilst held by the Mahomendan rebels, time. It appears that on Christmas eve the Kong against the armies of the late Marquis Tao Nam, Captain T. Austin, R. N. R, arrived and Tsung-tang, from 1862 to 1872.. The place had made fast to the wharf as usual. The pass-been made into a collection of towns, each engers thronged ashore, among them being Mr. Lau Chu Pak. On his stepping onto the Praya he was confronted by three Sikhs and a China man, in plain clothes, who represented them. selves as excise officers. One of the Sikhs seized his arm and passed his hand, up and down, Mr. Lau Chu pak's persan.
This treatment was resented and the assault. ed gentleman said they had no right to search him without a warrant, or without the presence of a European policeman. The Sikh replied he was searching for ppuim and told his prisoner not to be saucy. Mr. Lau Chư Pak offered to go to the Central Station, but his offer was not accepted. Captain Austin's boy, who was standing by carrying the passengers luggage, was sent to ask the Captain to come down. On his arrival, he asked the Sikh if he knew who the gentleman he had stopped was, and received an insolent reply "That it no belong his pigeon." It is alleged that they, then became agressive and called Capt., Austin "aby fool" and what is known as "shaped up" to him. "Capt. Austin is said, to have knocked them endways in return for their inglis and dangerous attitudes, and summo. nses, and cross summonses are the result. It
is
hoped that, out of evil may come good and the point, whether a man of Mr. Lau Chu Pak's standing and repute can be legally overhauled by any one who represents himself to be an excise officer.
NOTES ON NATIVE AFFAIRS.
(From the N, C. D. Netus.)
CHEN PIH, GOVERNOR OF PEKING,
who a few months ago, as readers of these columns were informed, was a thorough-going Boxer- partisan and who in 1900 did his best to support Prince Tuan in the latter's propaganda against foreign nations, finding himself un- molested so far-be tried to be a reformer (sic) when first he became Governor of Peking, so as to throw dust in the eyes of the Foreign Ministers at the capital is now evidently coming out once more. in his true colours. cainst
Onc
of his first movements
reform has been to denounce the Optimus Huang Sze-yang,
Hantin,
cashiered
(whose loss of rank was also said to be due to Chên Ph and his co-Boxer reactionaries) for using a deserted, reserve granary for an in- dustrial school or reformatory for refugees and men and youths loafing about in want of work. Fortunately the Empress Dowager was wise enough to see that reformatories like the one inaugurated by Huang Sre-yung are very good things for the vast loafing population of Feking and, as may have been seen by an Imperial decree of the 18th December last which we published in the paper on Friday, the 3rd inst, therefore commanded two of these institutions to be established instead of one; but at the same time, as a sop to Chen Pih and bis cp-Boxer reactionaries, ordered the institution at the reserve granary to be removed to another place and turned into Government hands-that is to say, to be taken away, from Huang Sze-yung and that the granary be re- verted to its original use, that is, to be filled with "Emergency grain"-by-and-by. In a word the reactionaries succeeded in putting a dam. per on the efforts of an earnest patriot and reformer, but failed, for the time, in squelching a useful innovation.
APPREHRENSIONS IN SHANTUNG.
with strong, thick, well-built mud and sand walls round it and with one immense, high circumvallating wall, with rampants, bastions, etc., around the whole cluster of walled towns Here from 300,000 10 400,000 people can easily find shelter, and from this place Tuan and Tung Fu-hsiang are sending their agents to obtain grain and recruits perhaps with the
likely as P Chun has now been deposed. intention of starting a rebellion-all the more
UNITED STATES AND CHINA.
December, President Roosevelt, referring to In his message to congress on the 3rd
the agreement with China stated as follows:-
Owing to the rapid growth of our power and our interests on the Pacific, whatever happens in China must-be of the keenest national con- cern to us.
The general terms of the settlement of the questions growing out of the antiforeign up- risings in China of 1900, having been formulated in a joint note addressed to China by the representatives of the injured powers in De cember last, were promptly accepted by the
Chinese government. After protracted confer
were able to sign a final protocol with the Chi- ences the plenipotentiaries of the several powers
nese plenipotentiaries on the 7th of last Sept, setting forth the measures taken by China in compliance with the demands of the joint note, and expressing their satisfaction therewith. It will be laid before the congress, with a report of the plenipotentiary on behalf of the United States, Mr. William Woodville Rockhill, to whom high praise is due for the tact, good judgment and energy he has displayed in per- forming an exceptionally difficult and delicate task.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
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TUNG FAT certified to be in first class order and condition. Built under Foreigh superintendente; is Only a few months out of the hands of Messrs Bailey and Murphy, Engineers, &c., who have given her a thoru bavethali is remetalled. is fitted in European style.-Length 63 feet; &c., &c., &c., suitable for towing purposes and
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Hongkong. 6th January, 2
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
.No. 790.
12:
HE following Particulars and Conditions of
to be held at the Offices of the Public Works Department,
MONDAY,
the 13th day of fanuary, 1993, at j Pikl, are published for general information.
By Command,
JH. STEWART-LOCKHART, Colonial Secretary's Office,
Colonial Secretary,
Hongkong, 28th December, 1994 Particulars and Cruidditions of the letting by Public Auction Sale, to be held on Monday,
the
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BETTER FUTURE RELATIONS. The agreement reached disposes in a man- ner satisfactory to the powers of the various grounds of complaint, and will contribute materially to better future relations between China and the powers. Reparation has been
HE FIFTH ORDINARY ANNUAL made by China for the murder of foreignersT MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS In during the uprising and punishment has been the Company will be held at the COMPANY'S inflicted on the officials, however high in rank, OFFICE, No. 14, Des Voeux Road, Victoria, DA WEDNESDAY, the 15th January, 1902, at recognized as responsible for or having parti Noor, for the purpose of receiving a State- cipated in the outbreak. Official examinations ment of Accounts and the Report of the have been forbidden for a period of five years General Managers for the year ending 3:51 in all cities in which foreigners have been December, 1901, declaring a. Dividend and electing a Consulting Committee and Auditors. murdered or cruelly treated, and edicis have
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company been issued making all officials directly respon-will be CLOSED from 11th to 15th instani, sible for the fature safety of foreigners and for both Days inclusive.
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO. the suppression of violence against them.
General Managers.
fzod Hongkong, 6th January, 1001. THE WEST POINT BUILDING CO, LIMITED.
Provisions have been made for insuring the future safety of the foreign representatives in Peking by setting aside for their exclusive usea quarter of the city which the powers can make defensible and in which they can if necessary maintain permanent military guards; by dis- mantling the military works between the cap ital and the sex; and by allowing the temporary maintenance of foreign military posts along. this line, An edict has been issued by the Emperor of China prohibiting for two years the importation of arms and ammunition into China. China has agreed to pay adequate indemnities to the states, societies and individuals for the losses sustained by them and for the expenses of the military expeditions sent by the various powers to protect life and restore order.
TREATIES TO BE REVISED.
Mary Willams, a dove whose wings have become slightly besmirched, and James Mevwetz, with a Teutonic name but claiming
There are fears, according to a Chinan Irish parentage, were to-day given quarters in native correspondent, that the many reform the Gaol for the next six weeks regardless measures, especially educational and financial, of their wishes in the matter. Last even-projected by H. E. Yuan Shihk'ai when Cover-commercial advantages a revision of the present.
The Chinese government has agreed to parti. cipate financially in the work of bettering, the water.approaches to Shanghai and to Tientsin the centers of foreign trade in Central and Northern China, and an International conser- Yancy board, in which the Chinese government is largely represented, bas been provided for the improvement of the Shanghai river and the control of its navigation. In the same line of tariff on imports has been assented to for the duties, and an expert has been sent abroad purpose of substituting specific for ad valorem.
this work. A list of articles to remain free of and silver coin and bullion, has also been duty, including flour, cereals and rice, gold agreed upon in the settlement.
During these troubles our government has unswervingly advocated moderation and has materially aided in bringing about an adjust- ment which tends to enhance the welfare of China and to lead to a more beneficial inter- course between the empire and the modern world; while in the critical period of revels and massacre we did our full share in safe vindicating the national interest and honour, guarding life and property, restoring order and
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Ing a sergeant of police gave two men nor of Shantung, and on the point of being doilar note of the Hongkong and Shang-started by his able and energetic right-hand bai Bank, and told them to ascertain if they man Taotai S. Y. T'ang (now acting Customs on the part of the United States to assist in TEENTH ORDINARY MEETINGE only remedy at present known as an INFALLIBLE and PERMANENT CURE for could purchase beer at 11, Pennington St., Taolai of Tientsin) when called away to Chihli, the residence of the above mentioned, they hay-will be but a memory of the past and perhaps ing no licence to sell same. They had no never be realised until some similarly strong difficulty in securing the foaming beverage, and able Governor holds the reins at Chipan. which was taken from under the bed of Had Tang Tantai remained to see matters put. Mavweli, who was sleeping. While they were
on a settled basis and then started into the drinking, police entered and were directed to realms of actuality, it might be different; but the source of supply under the bed, where they at present much disappointment prevails found three other bottles. The Teutonic amongst the friends of progress, who only need Irishman then awoke and, upon being cool a leader to do their duty to their native province fronted with the evidence of bis crime, with of Shantung and inaugurate an era of prosper the ready wit of his nation said that they ity and peace amongst their fellow provincials. were an Xmas present from a friend. While There is plenty of true patriotism and plenty admiring the ingenuity and readiness of the
of money amongst the well-to-do classes in excuse, the Magistrate evidently thought it not. Shantung. Our correspondent also reports the worthy of credence, and they passed on to their recent arrival in the vicinity of the banks of winter quarters,
the Yellow River of several parties of German officers and soldiers occupied in surveying the region round about, This has given We are glad to see that the police authorities agree with us in our remarks regarding those invasion by the
rise to a lot of rumours, of an intended parasites commonly called "beachcombers." with the result that already there are a number Germans of Kiaochou, One Patrick Hom, on New Year's Day, was found drunk and incapable on Fedder Street, of well-to-do families trekking to some other notable by his absence of cash, occupation and province, to avoid the fire and sword which fixed abode. He was temporarily detained at wept over Chihli in 19on, tales of which told the Police Station and the magistrate decided by refugees from that province are very pleati- that's sojourn of eight days was a sufficient ful just now in Shantung. The local authoris Incentive for him to search after the three requities of the panic-stricken districts have issued. sites he lacked, and be was discharged this proclamations by the score trying to pacify the morning. Although this was a light penalty, it terrified'subjects, but all in vain. The exodu is a step in the right direction.
A BEACHCOMBER.
OCULAR DEMONSTRATION,
Mrs, Decolete, over there, puts every cent her husband makes on her back." "He's making very little then,
is still going on in many parts, especially in. the region overlooking the districts under German occupation. Robber bands are on the increase in Shantung and brigandage very life. I'A strong Governor is anxioarly prayed for
THE BOXER GENERALISSIMO,
It behooves us to continue in these paths, doing what lies in our power to foster feelings of good will and leaving to effort untried to work out the great policy of full and fair inter. course between China and the nations on a footing of equal rights and advantages to We advocate the open door" with, all that it implies not merely the procurement of enlarged commercial opportunities on the coasts, but access to the interior by the waterways with which China has been so extraordinarily favour. ed. Only by bringing the people of China into peaceful and friendly community of trade with all the peoples of the earth can the work now auspiciously begun ba car- to fruition. In the attainment of
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SKRAMSTAD" off North Point,
Much damage and delay to the work of raising the ship has been caused through the wash of passing vessels.
R. MURRAY RUMSEY,
R. Com, R.N..
Harbour Master,
t'ongkong, 7.h January, 1902,
this purpose we necessarily claim parity of Harbour Deps tinenty foo treatment, under the conventions, throughout the empire for our trade and our citizens with|| those of all other powers.
We view with lively interest and keen hopes of beneficial results the proceedings of the Pan- American congress, convoked at the invitation capital The delegates of the United States of Mexico and now sitting at the Mexican are under the most liberal instructions to co- operate with their colleagues. In all matters promising advantage to the great family of American commonwealths, as well in their relations among themselves as in their domestic advancement and in their intercourse with the
the cashiered Prince Tuan, in still reported to be resfälng in a fortified mud-walled town south | | world at largo,
ESSRS. & for THE
[3rd
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