NEW PORTUGUESE SUBMARINE SA Portuguese naval captain has, according to the Lisbon correspondent of the Petit Journal, in- vented a new kind of submarine to be fitted' with two torpedo tubes and four Hotchkiss guns.
LADIES NOTE!:-King Edward and Queen Alexandm have strongly deprecated the killing of birds for hat trimming. Their Royal High nesses adopted this course when they were informed that a milliner had entered into a contract for the supply of ten thousand seagulls wings on London and Paris orders. CHINA AND THE ARMY ESTIMATE In the explanatory memorandum dealing with the Army Estimates, it is pointed out that in the case of China provision has been made for the retention of a reduced force for about half the financial year, and'alse for the cost of the transport back to India, the decrease amount- ing to £1,810,000."
VICE-ADMIRAL SIR ARCHIBALD DOUGLAS, who has been appointed to the command of the Squadron on the North America and West Indies Station while hold ing the rank of commander, was Director.of the Japanese Imperial Naval College, so that he can claim to have had a share in the train ing of the men who command the Fleet of oor ally in the Far East.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, TUESDAY APRIL 1, 1902.
VOLUNTEER DINNER.
D" INFANTRY CO.
PRESENTATION TO MR. P. A. COX.
We have received from Mr. F. Maitland, Acting Secretary and President pre-tam, of the This most successful function was held at H.K.C., the following latter which was nd- Thomas, Grill Rooms on Saturday night, dressed to Mr. P. A. Cox, former Secretary of when a trg number of men sat down to the Cricket Club, who left the Colony by the dinner under the presidency of Colour Sergt. | P. and O. 5.a. Oriental on Saturday for home. McKenzie of "D" Co. Captain Forbes was the
Mr. Maitland asks us to publish the letter and chief guest of the evening, the dinner being to state that the subscription lists, limited to in honor of himself and Lieut. Skinner, who Sa per member or naval subscriber. 'may be unfortunately was absent from the Colony, found at the H.K.C.C. privilion and the Hong- Major Chapman, Acting-Commandant, honkong Club and will shortly be closed. The oured the Cn. with his presence; other guests following is the letter- being Lieut. Grahame (“E." Cn.), and Serpt. Moor, R.W. F. Instructor to the Corps. Dinuer over, söng, speech and reminiscence, were in great evidence. The mat patriotic toasts were drunk with musical honours. The guests also received this honour, Captain Forbes especially, receiving Highland Honours. ;''
Major Chapman proved himself a raconteur: of the first order, and caused great merriment by his happy jokes,
Hongkong, March 29th. Dear Sir-It is my pleasing duty to inform you that the Hongkong Cricket Club are mak- ing you a small presentation on your departure for home as a merpento of your past valuable services as Secretary of the Club and more particularly in regard to the onerous duties you so well filled in connection with the Cricket Interport Weektin November, 1901. The Hon. Treasurer will shortly forward you a demand draft and the members of the H.K.C.C. would like you to purchase something with it to com- memorate your term of office as secretary.
Yours very truly,
References, to the satisfactory state of the Co. were made by Captain Forbes, Lieut Grahame, and endorsed by Major Ghapman. The shooting of the Co., figures of which were given by Sergt. Moore &, proves that "D" Co. is in a gand state as regards marksman- ship. Songs were given by Major Chapman, | | Captain Forbes. Corporals Andrew and Ritchie, P.A. Çox, Fsq. Privates Auld, Whittick, Langley, Sibbitt, Grimshaw, and Sergt. Logan's recitations were especially-well-received.
Auld Lang Syne closed up an enjoyable night, and a most suc
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THE CHOLERA.`
MORE DEATHS IN HONGKONG.
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THE CHINESE COMMISSION, it is an nounced, have decided that a tax of Scon should be imposed upon each Chinese immi. grant into British Columbia. This is regarded as altogether prohibitive and likely to stop the tide of immigration. A minority report recom-cessful Farewell Dinner. mends that the max be increased to $300 ; and, if this does not prove satisfactory, that it should afterwards he raised to $500, which would mean sexclusion: The report dealing. with Japanese immigation is not yet ready. P. AND O. COMPANY UNFORTUNATE: Referring to the recent total loss of the steamer Knight Companion off the Japanese Coast, the Manila Times says it may be stated that the Portland and Asiatic S. S. Company has had very hard fuck with its fleet of four chartered steamers. The Indrapura is in dry dock at Hongkong, the Knight Companion is 2 total wreck at Idzumi, and the Indravally with a full cargo on board bound for Hongkong has the fact that it deals with the life and times of \ Calcutta, Capt. W. Dawson arrived in port from'
A large audience witnessed the performance of "The Sign of the Cross," at the Theatre last evening, and the many exciting and sen- sational incidents of the play roused great enthusiasm and secured for Mr. Henry Dallas and his capable company the highest praise for the admirable manner in which the difficult piece was presented. Great interest had evidently been centred in the production, for apart from
Nero and savours somewhat of Wilson Barret's had to put back to Portland with fire aboard.
dramatisation of Henryk Sienkiewicz's novel, ANTI-FOREIGN PLACARDS AT CAN-"Quo Vadis," doubts had been expressed as to whether the company would be able to produce the piece to advantage. But of that there is now not the slightest doubt and the company
TON-During the past few days Canton has had the appearance of a huge advertising establishment. In all prominent places, in the
and other big public institutions, red Haming squares, markets, wharves, antrance to temples, placards have been stuck on the walls all pointing to the fact that this present visitation of the cholera is due to the vile actions of foreigners. The placards assert that these for cigners poisoned the self, as also the river and all wells in the city (as a revenge for the Boxer rebellion). Crowds gather over these placards, and whenever a peaceful tourist or merchant (European) enters the city, hisses and scowls are written on the faces of the mob gathered round these placards.
MR. A. G. WARD'S CONCERT: The following is the programme of Mr. A.G. Ward's second subscription concert, which takes place in the City Hall this evening; viz.
Fianoforte Duet, Three Dancet,
FISRT PART.
Nell, Gwyn".
(a) ** Country Dance,"
• Violin Solo..
(8) Pastoral Dance,"
(c) " Metry Makers' Dance," Men. Orimble and Ward.
Mm. Ough.
purveyors of melodrama of the high standard must rank among the best as first-class they set themselves to produce. Pressed as they were for stage room. Mr. Dallas still con- trived to present some admirable scenes - admirable not only from the picturesque point of view, but for completeness of detail. Ench of the four acts has its novelty, and in most of them there are two or three. All terminate with a powerful situation and keep the attention of the audience well riveted on the play. The story is too well known to need recapitulation, suffice it to say that the whole play rests on the love of a Roman, patrician for a Christian girl. Mr. Henry Dallas as Marcus Superbus, a no- bleman of Rome, most ussuredly impersonated the difficult character with great precision, and it is doubtful whether he has ever been seen asby a Hongkong audience to better advantage. Mn, Henry Dallas made Mercia, the Chrislian maiden, a very fine part indeed. The ten- demess, sincerity, and emotion she displayed added greatly to the realism of the character and cipecially so in the banqueting and final" scebes which could scarcely have been better done, Mr. Percival Knight was the Nero, and in his portrayal he made it a clever study. As Tigrinus, Mr. Phil Carlton was seen to ad- vantage, while Mr. C. H. Inglis hit off the part of Litintus with effect though his voice seemed scarcely suited to the character. Miss Bertha
and Miss Cissy Fitzgerald was good in the part of Hunter gave a clever impersonation of Poppen,
Dacnes. In fact, all the performers well-merited the applause so frequently bestowed upon them, and it would be a pity if we do not have an other opportunity of witnessing the play while Mr. Dallas is with us.
Vieuxtemps
Song Cycle. In & PersianGarden."
Lehmann Solstate Soprano, Mia Mudie. Contralto, Mrs. Gordon. Tekór, Mr. O. P. Lammert, Bail. Mr. W. E. Schmidi,
Interval of zomloutes. SECOND PART.
Mr. A. G. Ward.
1. Pianoforia Bolos, (a) "Amberque "ku.............. Schumann. (5) Polish Dance ... ..Scharwenke
3. Violin Sple,
Wicolasak!
Spielsta Soprano, Mrs. D. E. Brown. Contralto, Mia Seng Cyclo...."The Daisy Chain Lehmann
"Legends
Afm, Ough,
Ramsay, Tenor, Mr. Deo. P. Lammert. Dar, Mr. C. H. P. Hay
THE QUEEN'S ROAD FIRE.
· EXTENT AND DAMAGE.
In addition to the detailed report, in our Tonight Fleredera will be produced, while Saturday's issue, of the fire which occurred early tomorrow H.M.S. Irresponsible will be per that morning we have gleaned the folowing formed for the last time this season. As it is further particulart. The houses destroyed areast probable that Mr. Dallas will not go to Queen's Road Central Nos. 280 to 190 and Manila, as intended, it is to be hoped that an- aça and 294, were gutted, No. 279 partly des-other opportunity of witnessing The Belle of troyed; Lower Lascar Row Nos. 1 to 8 and ta and 14 totally destroyed, No. 9 seriously damaged Upper Lascar Row. Nos.-1.10 14 destroyed, No. 16 partially in Ladder Strest Nos, 2, 4, and 6, destroyed; No. 22, Circular Pathway partly damaged.
New York, and The Geisha will be afforded. Should he stay in Hongkong he may also produce The Only Way and 4 Messenger from
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THE CORONATION.
The following programme has been pro- visionally arranged for celebrating the Coro- nation of His Majesty the King in Singapore
June 26th to be observed as a Public Holiday. Parade of Troops and Volunteers. Laying of Foundation Stone of Victoria Memorial Hall"
From all quarters news is arriving showing that cholera is still prevalent. Our Canton correspondent points out there is no decrease in the number of deaths from the disease in the city, and -scattered cases are found in the neighbouring country. In no place, he says, is it found in epidemic form, but at the same time the disease seems to be so widespread that it would not be surprising if it should suddenly become cpidemic, At Manila the cholera seems as bad as ever and measures have been taken to stamp it out. Matters in Hongkong do not seem to improve. On Wednesday last the British steamer Hong Mohi, kate the City of
Singapore carrying over a thousand Chinese passengers. She anchored off West Point and upon the port officer of health going aboard he
was informed that three of the Chinese passengers had died. Their bodies were taken ashore and examined the result being that an`
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ordered the ship to atonce fy the yellow flag Good Friday Dr, Swan again went aboard and and go into quarantine. At the time loading operations were, in progress and the ship would have sailed at ten d'clock the same evening for Amoy and Siralow. Three other cases occurred and terminated fatally. The vessel was immediately disinfected, the water board was changed and every precaution taken to prevent any further outbreak, but despite occurred and proved fatal. these measures, on Saturday five other cases The ship has since cleared for Amoy. On the 21st March Ist one of the quarter masters of the British steamer On Sang died from the disease on board near Singapore. The On Sang had just completed a trip down from Hongkong.
During the week ended the 29th alto. 17 cases have occurred in the Colony 16 of which proved fatal.
CANTON NOTES.
(From Our Own Correspondent)
CANTON, 29th March.
CHOLERA.
There seems to be no decrease in the huki- her of deaths from cholera in this city. The sounds of wailing and of doleful Chinese masic
the river. are to be heard daily both in the city and on
CHOLERA IN THE COUNTRY, ·
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Scattered cases of cholera. are found in the country around Canton. Shun Tak has a fow cases, and several villages in the Tung Kun district report the disease. In no place how- ever is it found in epidemic form. At the same time the disease seems to be to wide-spread that it would not be surprising If it should suddenly become epidemic.
SMALL-FOX.
The district city of Pok Lo has small-pox to an alarming extent. It is reported that one in every ten persons is down with the disease. This is undoubtedly an exaggeration, yet that the disease is epidemic seems certain.
PLAQUE.
There have been a number of deaths from plague in the district city of Teang Shing. In one house four persons died within a week and between twenty and thirty deaths from plague have occurred during this month,
CLAN FIGHTS.
For two days the roar of cannon has been
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The total lass is computed to amount to nearly one million dollare. The following are the insurance companies involved and the amounts of claims The shop where the fire started was insured for $6 300; the Hung On Insurance, Co. had an interest on the two flopra abovo of $13,500. No. 282, Queen's ... Road Central had à polley from a Hamburg Company for $1,400; No 290 was insured for $23,000 with Chinese and other foreign firms (London and Tancashire $2,0on, the Atlas $2,000, and a German firm $8,000), No. 292, Queen's Road Central was covered with $15,000, $8,000 being re-insured with the Sun Co. No. * Upper Lascar Row had $8,000 with the Cbus On fim, while No. 12, bad: $12,000 with the Union Assurance Society
Loyal Salute at noon," Special meeting of Legislative Council to. pais a Resolution conveying congratulations to His Majesty,"
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is also proposed that one address from the whole Colony, be drawn up and signed by representatives of the Government, the Législative Council, the Settlements, the and of the principal Native of the Colony, and be sent home His Majesty in a suitable Hongkong, or you will be behind
Considering that all the water had to be ob tained from the Harbour—a distance of boo yards it is a surprise that, with the wind that. was blowing at the time, the conisgration did not extend further. It is said that, the pumps Comm
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This village is divided into upper and lawer parts. One end is large the other small. A dispute arose about a foot-path,' and in the quarrel one man was killed. The strong party bought some old cannon and for two days have bombarded the smaller party,. Several persons have been killed and the end is not yet.
The official when asked why he did not interfere, said, "Let them fight for a while and then it will be easier to settle the dispute." This is only one of the many clan fights that have taken place in Tung Kun district this year. The people of this district are noted for their clan fights and seem ready on the slightest pretext to take up arma,
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