SEVEN HUSBANDS-A woman appeared before the York guardians, the other day who bad just buried her seventh husband.
NOTABLE MARRIAGE The brother of "BP" Mr. Frank Baden-Powell, is about to be married to Misi Florence Watt.
GREAT BRITAIN AND GERMANY have entered a formal protest against the clause in the new Philippine tariff which imposes a duty upon hemp.
SEVEN FATAL CASES of plague are notified as having occurred during the twenty-four hours ended noon to-day. One was a Portuguese was from a steamer, the others being Chinese. KING EDWARD VII-Messrs. Harland and Wolff have secured the construction of the engines for the new first-class battleship King Edward VII. They are to be ready in October next year, and will cost £185,000. TELEGRAMS FOR THE PHILIPPINES:
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TALES OF HONGKONG —In this issue of the Telegraph we publish the first of a series of tales of Hongkong, specially written by Leo D'Oliver, who has contributed many verses to the local papers, under the nom de plume of "Doily." We hope to publish the articles every Saturday.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 1902.
the night of the stir instat about 11 o'clock
and the defendant went into the Praya East. Hotel and was ordered two drinks whereupon this man (palating to Back) caught the do fendant by the shoulder and said that they were having a sing song in the Hotel and demanded We both left the hotel followed by the com. 20 cents from him, which he refused to pay, plainant. When we reached the street the com plainant went up to the defendant and gave him a hit on his head with the stick, His Worship eventully discharged the defendant.
The charge of assault brought by Pitman against Black was also dismissed,
LOSS OF B. 1. 8. 9. "COMORTA " AND NORWEGIAN STEAMER "HERMOD."
SUPPOSED LOSS OF OVER 700 LIVES.
Hongkang Skipper Interviewed.
Cotton Mills There is no business to report place in stocks under this heading.
Cigar Companies--No transaction has taken.
Miscellaneous-Green Island Cements año quiet with sellers at S21. A. S. Watsons are to be had at $144. Electrics are offering at Shanghai at the advanced rate of Tls, 2871. quotations, Langkals have been done in
CANTON NOTES.
(From our own Correspondent)"..
STREET CLEANING,
CANTON, June 6th.
Notices of firms.
HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK. COMPANY, LIMITED.
the
NOTICE.
R. G. A. CALDWELL has been ap Company during the ABSENCE of Mr. pointed ACTING SECRETARY of
T. I. ROSE on leave.
*By Order of the Board of Directors,
W. B. DIXON,
Chief Manager. Hongkong, 6th June, 1902.
NOTICE.
Inscmations.
INCANDESCENT GAS LIGHT.
THE
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The condition of the streets in the city have self in practice as a CHARTERED
ACCOUNTANT and AUDITOR.
ARTHUR. RYLANDS LOWE, Associato of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. Hongkong, and June, 1902. NOTICE.
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INVENTORS OF INCANDESCENT
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given occasion for a good deal of discussion. Last year we heard that a Sanitary Board had been formed and the streets were to be cleaned. This attempt failed Those who formed the so called Board were in it for the money that could be made. Very little money was used for street cleaning. Most of it found its way The Joint Telegraph Companies Inform us
into the pockets of the members of the Board DURING my ABSENCE from the Colony 9540] hat messages for places beyond Manila will
Just now there is a movement on foot which Mr. JOHN ALLAN PATERSON to act as my I have from This Date appointed be accepted and forwarded by the s.s. Rosella
The' Captain of the F. I. S. S. Chupra, now Maru leaving for Manila on Tuesday next.
anchored off West Point, was Interviewed by a and public-spirited men are engaged in effect."EC. WILKS & CO., p. pro. J. A. PATERSON." may result in some good. Several well known ATTORNEY in the Management of my busi
ness and to sign the Name of my Frm of Telegraph reporter, this morning, concerning ing an organization which shall have for its ob ACTING CONSUL GENERAL FOR the supposed loss of the s. Comoria and 3.8.ject the cleaning of the streets. They ask for
Dated this and day of June, 1902. ^ SIAM — H.E. the officer administering the Hermad Ha said the steamers had been miss na official position and will receive no 'salary?
E. C. WILKS. Government has been pleased to recogniseing since the 7th ult, when a terrific cyclone All they desire is the authority to collect money
THE HONGKONG LAND INVE. T Hormu jee Nowrojes Mody as Acting Consul passed over the vicinity of Rangoon, The which shall be expended in making clean.
MENT AND AGENCY CO., LIMITED, General for Slam at Tiongkong, during the Comoria was bound from Coromandel, to streets. The men at the head of this move- absence of the Hon. C. P. Chater, C.M.G,
HAVE This Day RESUMED CHARG Rangoon with 650 deck passengers, the mails, ment have the good of the city at heart and we'
of the Company She was a well found vessel, under the Com and a small general cargo (about 300 tons), may reasonably expect beneficial resul's.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
A. SHELTON HOOPER and Chief Engineer Foster. mand of Captain McDougal, Chief officer Hays,
Secretary. Hongkong, 30th May, 1991. Her tonnage 82,119, and she had three decks. Mesars A. and J. Inglis, of Glasgow built her, in 1880
Many surmises have naturally been made as to how these vessels were lost, and consider ing they were in the same vicinity, it may have been caused by collision, thought on the other hand, wreckage has been picked up on the Alguada reefs and also a considerable distance away. But in the latter case the clyconic wind would carry it a long way in a short time. The Hermodmight beaccounted for by foundering, as it would not take much to sink a vessel deeply Inden with stones, nor would a vessel with such a deadweight cargo be very buoyant When the Chupra left Rangoon on the 21st ing the wreckage, but nona were favourable ult. several vessels had given reports concern. Four steamers have been employed searching the vicinity, and all vessels leaving Rangoon, have instructions to deviate from their course and keep a good look out for wreckage and boats.
ITALY AND, CHINA Signor Prinetti, the Italian Minister for Foreign Affairs, stated in the Chambers that Italy did not contemplate the orcupation of territory in China, but that under present circumstances she must maintain her warships in China waters as well as a garrison of 500 to you men between Peking and the sea. He also stated that Italy can- sidered China as belonging to the group of commercial powers; with which the main tenance of good relations was most important. BANK NOTES IN CIRCULATIONThe following Returns of the Average Amount of Bank Notes in the Circulation, and of Specie in Reserve in Hongkong, during the month ended 30th April, 100, at certified by the Managers of the respective Banks, are pub- lished in the Government Gazette:-
Average Specio. Banks.
Amount in Reserve Chartered Bank of India.
Australia and China...$3,180,258 $1,7agnon Hongkong and Shanghai
Banking Corporation. 8.381.554 5,000,000 National Bank of China,
Limited
436.724 150,000 Total.....
$11,898,536 $6,850,000 GAME OF PAI KAU-Eleven Chinumen, of different trade and occupation, were this morning charged by Inspector Dymond, with unlawtally gambling at No. 68 First Street. P. C,336 deposed that yesterday at 7.30 pm- he visited the house in question in plain clothes,garded as a certainty," and watched the game for 3 minutes or so.. Ile saw the 1st and 2nd defendants paying out money to those who were gambling. He arrested them. Inspector Dymond stated that he followed the lukong 5 minutes after to arrest the men. He saw that they were already in the custody of the last witness. In the cook-house he found lying on a mat gam- bling paraphernalia and stakes' amounting to $2.85 Mr. Kemp fined the two first defendants $75 or two months, and the rest $3 or 7 days. DISTURBANCE AT THE PRAYA EAST HOTEL.
Some wreckage was found by the Mean aty, and consisted chiefly of pine and bak. and it is argued that it probably formed a part of the Hermod's hull, and not of the Comorta, whose decks are of teak.
STEWARD BOMBARDIER.! This morning, before. Mr. F. A. Hazeland (Police Magistrate), a cross summons taken out by Arthur Black, steward on EL.M.S. Humber against Bombardier Pitman, of the Royal Garrison Military Police, for assault was gone into
The Port Officer at Rangoon has received a telegram from Bassein, giving the following particulars, of the wreckage washed up on the western shore of Diamond Island One case, supposed to contain shafting; one boat, painted black on the outside, lead colour inside, and with white trimmings, one coal basket, and some planks painted white.
From these traces the loss of the Comorfa is
Entimations.
SANITARY
BOARD.
A MAGNIFICENT DONATION. Perhaps the largest single gift for philanth- ropic work which has been in Canton was received a few days ago by Dr. Fulton. A Christian Chinese lady has given $9,000 with hospital for children. The gift comes through which to purchase a lot and erect upon it a Cheung Chuk Kwan, a former pupil of Dr.WNERS of HOUSES situated in the Fulton. This hospital when erected will be a valuable addition to Dr. Fulton's work. Only a few weeks ago Dr. Fulton's hospital for women was opened, an account of which was given in the Telegraph at the time. The build. ing for the Medical College is being erected now. When all the buildings are completed this will be one of the best medical plants in the city. The Chinese having begun to give large gifts for hospital work we may expect other large gifts, to follow..
BUILDING COLLAPSES IN HONGKONG.
ANOTHER QUESTION IN THE HOUSE.
Mt. Weir, M. P. still has an interest in Hongkong affairs for in the House of Cam- mons on the 1st ult. he asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies, having regard to the fact that 43 persons Inst their lives through the cot- last autumn, whether he would state whether lapse of a house in Cochrane-street, Hongkong, the accident which is alleged to have been des to defects of construction was made the sub- ject of a public inquiry; if so, would he state the result of such inquiry, and whether it is proposed to take any action against the author. ity responsible for the inspection of the build. ing while it was in course of construction.
Mr. Chamberlain: An Inquiry was held A life-buoy of the Comorta has been picked Proceedings were taken against the owner, con- up by the sis. Chika near the Krishna Light-tractor, and the architect, who were all fined,
house.
The crew of Comorta comprised of eight Europeans, and about 70 natives.
HONGKONG SHARE MARKET. Messrs. Benjamin, Kelly and Potts, in their weekly share report state
HUNTING CHINESE PIRATES,
H.M.S. PLOVER'S" COMMISSION,
The first-class gunboat. Plever, Lieutenant Commander H. L. Walls-Jones, which recently ruturned home from the China station, has been at Devonport,
The majority of the crew, says a home paper, HONGKONG, Friday, 6th June, During the week under notice, business has missioned at Hongkong on New Year's Day, have been on the ship since she was recom. been more or less of a nominal nature, and very | 1899, and seen considerable active service, not few sales of any importance have been effected so much in connection with the operations in Hongkong and Shanghai Banks have been China in 1900 as in chasing piratical craft. little more in demand and have risen in value, These have, during the past year or so, increas while most stocks in the Insurance Departed in numbers, and their crews more blood- ments show a decline, on the previous week's thirsty and daring in their depredations. In quotations,
have further strengthened their position, and Banks-Hongkong and Shanghai Banks shares have changed hands at $5976. The heard of no business in Nationals, latest London quotation is £62.rof. We have
Arthur Black in his evidence said am a Steward on H.M.S. Flumber, I was in the Praya East Hotel on the 5th inst at about 11 pm $387). Cantons are in the market at the re- Marine Insurances.-Unions are on offer at with some of my friends. The defendant and a duced rate of $1671, and China Traders can be sergeant came into the Hotel to have a drink, obtained at $56, hifter sales at the figure. And I went up to them and told them that weYangtstes are in some demand at $126. were having a sing-song. I told them that they would either have to sing a song or pay 20 cents each, I then asked them to have another drink, but they refused and then left the hotel, and almost immediately a message was brought to me by a civilian, stating that a friend of mine wanted to see me outside. I then went outside the hotel and the defendant came up. to me and said: “Do you know me, if not, will now tell you that I am a G.M.P"
sold to a small extent at $330. China Fires Fire Insurances-Hongkong Fires have been have been negaliated at $80, and $78, at which latter rate there are further enquiries.
business.
this work the men of the Plover have had Redpole, and not only have they found the better. fortune than their comrades of the pirates, but have been instrumental in bringing some of them to justice. The crow of the Plover were taken to China in the cruiser
December 22nd, 1898, Edger which arrived at Hongkong on
ill, and died at Bruni. (Borneo) on June 14th,- First-Class Petty Officer J. Tovay was taken
1900. This was the only death during the com. mission. The ship went to sea to bury deceased, as there was no burial ground at Labuan.
Nothing of particular interest in the fighting Shipping Sales of Hongkong, Canton and ship left Wei-Hai-Wei to release junks captured line accurred until Nov. 26th, 1900, when the Macao Steamboats at $381 have again taken by pirates at the Bourchier Islands. They place and more shares are obtainable at the price Indo-Chinas bave ruled firm with sales having flown the ship gave chase. Full were reached the next day, but the pirates and further buyers at $128. Douglas Steam-speed was made to the Yalu river, and abips are easier and can be bought at $46, after a search, a junk was seen proceed "Do you know what G.M.P. means" asked Other stocks in this section are without ing to sea. A short but exciting chase ended This worship. 25
in her capture, but only a pirate chief and two of his crew were found on board. These were taken to the gunboat, which went to Wumaton Island. Here a party of seaman and an interpreter were landed, and a combat ensued with a band of pirates. Three were captured and three shot, while four who had Docks, Wharts and Godowns-Hongkong got into the band of the natives were taken os and Whampoa Docks have been done-in-a-the ship-in-a-mangled condition. Wel hairwel small way at $235, and clase with sellers at was reached, on the 30th, and the prisoners $132 Farnham are unaltered with sales at were, taken ashore. They were tried os
"Yes," mplied the witness, and the man then gave me a smack in my face, but as I had a pipe In my mouth he did not hurt me; he may have sworn at me, but I don't quite remember it. I then went to the Hotel."-
Inspector Warnock was then called, and said that on the night of the sth inst. when the defendant brought the plaintiff to the Station ~he found a pan of the defendant's head swollen evidently as the result of a blow from the slick, produced in court.
Complainant continuing said I did not strike the defendant. At the time that the row took place I had the stick in my right hand and if I struck him the brulse would be on the right side of his head
The defendant pleaded not guilty of assault A marine entis sailor of the same boat then gaya similar evidence.
Sergeant: Evans, in charge of the Garrison Military Polics was called and kid On
OTTAM
FOR WASHING BOW TIES
Refineries-Small parcels of Chien Sugars have been parted with at $113 and $112 Luzons are unchanged,
Mining-There are sellers of Funjoms at 541 Raubs are offering at S9, and Jelebus have fallen to Startse
and sales at $87 have been made, Hongkew T 357 Kowloon Wharfs have hardened, December 1st and shot, Wharfs have jumped to. Tls. Joo, and are inary 16th, and she left for Colombo and Ebgland. The Rinaldo felieved the Plover on Febru demand at the figure.
Lands Hotels and Bullding-Hongkong Hongkong Hotels are steady, and business at Lands have been fixed at $175 and 1773 $137 bangain resulted. Humphreys Estate have been pinced and are still procurable at $12, Chias Providents have found buyers and more ard wanted at bot
FOR TRESS'S STRAW HATS!
During the commission the crew have had a
WASHED and CLEANSED' in accordance Western Division of the City of Victoria
with Law, are reminded that the period during who have not had their Premises LIME-
Sanitary Board being convinced of the necessity which this work should be FINISHED ends
of cleanliness in its efforts to stamp out Plague, on the 30th day of JUNË, 1902, and the
is determined to rigorously prosecute any owner in default after the above named date.
By Order of the Board,
G. A. WOODCOCK, Secretary.
Sanitary Board Office, 1st June, 1902, NOTE: The Western Division of the City lies to the West of Morrison and East Streets.
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By Order,
f536d
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Secretary: Hongkong, 10th May, 1902.
A SERVICE OF THANKGIVING.
for the
within
RESTORATION OF PEACE His Majesty's Dominions will be held
in ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL, TO-MORROW
(SUNDAY), the 8th June, at IA.M.
G. A. BUNBURY, Acting Cathedral Chaplain. Hongkong, 7th June, 1902,
[age! FOOK WO COMPANY, LIMITED. NORDINARY MEETING of the above TOTICE is hereby given that an EXTRA. named Company will be held at the OFFICE of the Company, on TUESDAY, the roth day of June, at 12 o'clock, Noon, when the SUB- JOINED KESOLUTIONS will be proposed.
Should the RESOLUTIONS be passed by
TIONS ta the required majority they will be submitted for confirmation as SPECIAL RESOLU. Second Extraordinary Meeting which will be subsequently convened.
That Article 71 shall be cancelled and that
IST RESOLUTION.
the following Article shall be substituted therefor :-
71. The First Directors and the Secre- taries named in these Articles shall be paid for founders remuneration in each year 131% of the net profits of the Company to be divided into 29 shares, of which 4 shares shall be given to each of the Mans ging Directors, I share to each of the other First Directors, 3 shares to the Chlef Secretary, and 2 shares to each of the Assistant Secretaries, and the first Direct tors and the Secretaries named in these Articles shall also be paid 5% for founders remuneration of the net profit of the Com pany in each year to be divided among them in proportion to the number of shares taken up by them and by such Shareholders as they introduced on the formation of the Company The Managing Directors shall also divide 1% of the net profits of the Company among the Officers of the Com-. pany other than those before mentioned In these Articles for good service in such manner as the Managing Directors shall i determine,
the following Article shall be substituted 2ND RESOLUTION. That Article 72 shall be cancelled and that therefor:-
za. If the First Directors and the Secre taxies named in these Articles or any of them shall vacate their office either by resignation or death or any other cause their successors shall only be entitled to one half of such Founders remuneration (as provided in the preceding clause) and the other half share be paid to the Director or Secretary so retiring or to the legal personal representative of such Direc tor of Secretary to dying as aforesaid. By Order of the Board of Directors
WONG YU TUNG Chief Secretary. Hongkong, 24th May 1902580
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