THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, FRIDAY, JUNE 27, 1902.
which have endeared him to those nearly 4,000 hands are employed. The coal is by whom he is surrounded.
CHINESE LABOUR,
bituminous caking coal, selld, of full .com. bustible and large calorific power, and makes first-class fuel for most purposes, especially for steamers, gas making and iros smelting works. No other coal produced in Japan can compare with the amali coal of Yubari. The price of the coal averages about 13 dols, per ton (245.), der livered in the channel in front of the gasworks, The coke and tar are sold by the Company at good prices. The method of discharging conl from the coal junks to the bunkers of the various steamers in the channel is to a stranger, very interesting, although common enough in the East, where
The carbonizing plant of the works consists of seven through ovens, with six retorts in each oven, all on the open fire system. Chinese manual labour is employed throughout the works, and when guamaking is in full swing four stokers are engaged, each stoker assisted by two coolies. The gas stokers get from 38 to zo dols. (365, to 40s.) per month, whilst the coolies get 11 dollars per month., These men work in twelve-hour shifts. One difficulty always experienced with Chinese labour is that the man frequently leave without notice, causing much contusion. - Their cus tomary method is to ask off to do "Joss Pidgin," The work is done principally by Chinese fe, to attend a religious ceremony. Another women. Immediately a vessel about to take. excuse often given is the death of some mam- in coal is anchored in the channel large Chinese ber of the family. This simply, means that junks (which have been waiting for the vessel) more congenial employment has been found; full of coal come alongside, together with other and the man does not retum. It may be junks containing living freights, who awann mentioned that the rate of wages paid at the round and on to the boat like ants. Three pr gasworks is rather above
four
1
THE MARKE" VALUE OF CHINESE LABOUR of this class. It has been found that the stokers and others who leave the gasworks generally get employment as furnace men on board ship, as in Hongkong there is always a
demand for such men, and their having worked at a gasworks is as good a recommenda tion as they can have It is usual at the
LABOUR IS CHEAP.
extending from the coal junks to the bunkers, rudely constructed Indders of bamboo,
are soon fixed up. These ladders are lined by the "women, and sniall baskets made of matting holding about 14 lbs each are
rapidly filled and passed by the women from one to the other into the coal hole with a rapidity that could not be exceeded in any. other part of the world. One thousand
Intimations.
INCANDESCENT GAS LIGHT.
THE
he ahinntion of consumers is drawn to the fact that
the Undersigned, being Solo Agents for
DR. AUER VON WELSBACH Co., VIENNA, INVENTORS OF
GAS LIGHT.
INCANDESCENT
ARE SELLING THE ONLY GENUINE MANTLES, The Price of which has been reduced
FIFTY CENTS per piece.
to
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KRUSE & Co...
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CONNAUGHT HOUSE.
Co.
BREWER
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gasworks to appoint one of the Chinese stokers tons can by this method be easily conveyed / Sporting Pictures, Part 1
as "No. Istoker," and it is this man who employs the coolies by whom the stokers are assisted. Understanding, as he does, the ways and customs of the men, he is in a better position to deal with them than a European would be.
There are in the works two exhausters, one of 20,000 cubic feet capacity and the other of 10,000 cubic feet capacity per hour. During the six months of winter, which begin in October and end in April, the large exhauster is worked, and the smaller one during the sunnier months. Above the engine room, covered with water, are the condensers. these the gas passes through a scrubber fled with thin boards and then through a Livesey washer into the oxide purifiers, which are in the open, exposed. to, the weather. The gas goes thence through two lime purifiers on to the station meter. In the oxide purifiers artificial oxide is used. mixed with sawdust. The lime consists of shells dredged from the Canton river bed and burned. These shells are also used as lime for building purposes.
DISTRIBUTING GAS ON THE HEIGHTS. In the works there are two gasholders, each of 50,000 cubic feet capacity. At the Wanchai alorage station there is a holder of 100,000
cubic feot capacity and sufficient room to erect
a second holder of like size, and provision is being made to fill these from the chief works without in any way interfering with the town supply, Running from the West Point works to the centre of the town there is a 12-inch main, with various branch pipes en routs to supply consumers. One interesting feature is that the gas is taken along the feet mains up to the summit of the Peak district, which, as has already been stated, consists of a
LOFTY RANGE OF MOUNTAINS.
Governors are placed at certain points for the purpose of checking the pressure during the day and to open automatically during the night at points where the supply is required Much attention has to be devoted to the wants of the consumers in this district, for should the gaverors fail to act, in the absence of precau- tionary measures the Peak supply would be cut off. To provide against this another main has been laid to these heights from the Wanchai district, so that any deficiency experienced on the one hand is adjusted by the pressure from the opposite direction.
GAS PREFERRED TO ELECTRICITY. In the Peak district the incandescent light is the usual illuminant, as, in fact, is the case. throughout practically the whole of Hong- kong. The Chinese prefer gas light and have of late become very actively interested in the fighting of their premises, with the result that the great jotajority of the hongs (business houses) are lighted throughout by the incan descent light, and the demand for gas is such that the Gas Company have, with their present facilities, enough to do to meet the require- ments of their consumers. When however, the extensive arrangements which are contemplated by the Gas Company are carried out, the grow ing requirements of Hongkong and district will readily be met. The price of gas is 3 dols. (about 6s.) per thousand cubic feet. There is no PENNY-IN-THE-BLOT SYSTEN
from the junks to the coal bunkers in one full day. This work is usually let out by the coal- owners in the form of a contract to a "No. 1 man, who employs and pays the necessary labour. The sum paid by the coalowners to the Not man for putting the coal on board is
the sum that each Chinese girl gets for her 10 cents (2d) per ton; and to cents is about
labour during the entire operation for one day.
THE SPANISH BULL FIGHT.
A good deal of nonsense is talked in. Great Britain concerning the bullfight, and most of the descriptions of it that I have read are ludi- crously inaccurate. If you took a Chinaman who did not understand the rules of the game to witness a football match he might describe it as a contest in which nen try to kick and choke each other to death for the possession of a ball. Now, the rules of the bull ring are more complicated and difficult to understand than those of football. Of the three suertes, or acts, of a bullfight the first, the suerte de picar, in which the picadores deliberately present the wretched horses they-bestride to the horns of the bull, is impossible of defence, a 4-the disgusting horror of it cannot well be
exaggerated; but the two other suertes-the
suerte de banderillear and the suerte de matar cannot fairly be described as brutal, and no sport I know of calls for
MORE COURAGE, SKILL, AND AGILITY
on the part of the men engaged. But to appreciate the popular Lidia of Spain one must know the rules. It is absurd to talk of the cruelty to the bull. The wounds that are in- flicted on him before the last merciful espada's thrust are practically but pin pricks, though they irritate him into, making a good fight of it.. Throughout ho feels no fear for his life, his death is quick and painless. Compare with this
Hongkong, 20th June, 1902.
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Hongkong, 11th February, 1902.
HIRANO
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(+3740
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A natural clear, sparkling and effervescent Mineral Water, bottled
the suffering of the hunted stag or hare, the in its NATURAL CARBONIC AOID GAS of the Hirano Spring of Hiogo Ken, agony of wounded creatures that are left to die Japan. It mixes excellently with WINE OF SPIRITS, and is PERMANENT IN slowly after a battue. Were but the horse. torturing business of the banderilleros left QUALITY.
out,
as it is in the Portuguese bullfights, it would be carrying humanitarian sentiment to an extreme to call for the abolition of this sport, and it would be a pity were the corridas de toros with all their picturesque costumes, cub- toms and surroundings, to become a thing of the past, which they are not at all likely to do, seeing how passionately fond are Spaniards of all conditions of their national sport.-E. F Knight in the Morning Post.
PASSENGERS BOOKED FOR
THE FAR EAST.
- Per Mesangeries Maritimes steamer Australien, from Mar
selles, May 18-To Shanghai: fr. Beaujeat. To long- kang: Mr. J. Romeus. To Haiphong: Mr. and Mrs, Spas and 4 children, Mr. Figer, Mr. Halily and family, Mr. and Mrs. Louvet and child, Mr. and Mrs. Niccle and child. To Sulgan: Mr. and Mrs. Mayer. To Batavia: Mr. Antony Mr. Garreau To Singapore: Mr. and Mrs. Warlo most, Mr. Van Elmet, Capi F, B. Lawson.
Per Meatageries Martimes stemmer-Ernest Simeni, from Mariella June-To Saigon Mr. de Lamotte, Mr. Eberhard, Afri. Verrit and a children. To Batavin: Mr. F. Lucerals.
Per P. and D. steamer Victoria, connecting with the steamer Valitta 31 Colombe, from London, May -To Hongkong: Mr. A. Warner, Commander R. Nugent, Mr. P. Harris,
Mr. Ling. Mr. C.. H. Parker, Mrs. Day and 3) children, Mrs. Hutcheson and childsen, From Marselles, To Penang Mr. T. C. Hincks, Miss Hincks. From CH. Brent. From Port
Said-Te Hongkong: Mr. R. Muir.
in usa Kowloon is lighted entirely by thelodial-Te Hongkong: Rev. C. H. Company at the expense of the Goverment and there is no electric light there. The Com. Mayz
Par Norddeutscher Lloyd steamer Sachers, from Bremen, and Southampton, lay on To Shanghal: Birs,
13, and
Penang Mr.
Per
Imperial densa
pany have also over a thousand burners it use "Hardy and a children, Bias Ciennoli, Biss. Shards, Mrs. in the streets of Hongkong, paid for by the Niven ad infant To Singapore Mr. John Calder. To
and Bira, D. W. Cooper and children. governing body of the city; and the lighting is equal to that of many important home towns. Hamburg, May ng, and Beathampion; June 3-To Shanghai: Jerrar mall schmer Klantickou, from There are electric arc lamps in the town, but H. Sir Cat Chen Lefenglan, Lady: Loh, Mites Lo and incandescent gas lighting is preferred by the Government. One electric are lamp costs as much as seven incandescent gas lights which possess a greater illuminating power than the one arc lamp. In addition to producing gas, the Gas Company supply gas-fittings of every kind. These fittings are rented by the gas
Masters Yoo, Neaters Bing and Yang, -Yo, La, Ling, Mr. TC Lowe, Mr Lo and a children, fcire, Lo-Toung Toon, Lo Tae-Yian, P. R. La, Vude Dan Lo, Ms. Reilly, Mr. Liew, Mr. La, Mr. Wel, Mr. Kuob, Mr. E. Liboonen. To Singapore Mrs. Duans and child, Mr. and Mrs. Evan Griffiths, Mr. J. S. Mitchell,
EXCHANGE.:
consumers from, and fitted up by, the Gas ON LONDON Telegraphic Transfer/8
Hongkong, 27th June
Bank Bills, on demand...1/8 11/1 Credits, 4 months' sight 1/9 1/16 Dments 4 months sight...1/93/16
Company, in much the same way as gas cooking ranges, etc., are let out on hire by the various home companies. In the works there is employed a staff of Chinese N BERLIN, (demand a. M.1.763
Ok Pária, Book. Bills, on demand.
filters, presided over by Mr. E. W. Terry, who resides in a house at the back of the works, over the repairing shop, in which meters are repaired and repairs generally are done,
HANDLING COAL
The coal uced by the Company is obtained from the Yubar mine, altuated at Noborikawa,
2.2
Credits, 4 months' sight ON NE VORE, Bank Bills, on demand 421
Credits, 30 days' sight
ON BOMBAY, Telegraphic. Transfer......129 ON SHANGHAI, Telegraphic Transfer
Private 30 days! sight", ON YOKOHAMA, T-Tij.
18% prem Sovereigns, Bank's Buying Rai48.
776c]
ANALYSIS 'PROVES ITS PURITY. PATENT CORKING.
SIEMSSEN & CO.,
Telegraphic Address:
NANINEWORK, Hongxca.
Sole Agents, Hongkong and South China.
Code Used: 'Aït and A BI C, 4th Edition.
____________Mails,
NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA.
(THE JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY).
PROJECTED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG-SUBJECT TO ALTERATION,
DESTINATIONS.
SAILING DATES.
MARSEILLES, LONDON & ANT-SATURDAY, 28th June, at
STEAMERS.
KANAGAWA MARU
J. Mackenzie
WERP, VIA SINGAPORE, PENANG, COLOMBO and PORT SAID.
Neon..
U.S.A., VIA SHAnghai, Moji, Kong
VICTORIA, B.C., and SEATTLE, MONDAY, 30th June, at
4 P.M.
and YOKOHAMA .....
COLOMBO
4 PM.
KINSHIU MARU*
F. L. Pynem
KAGOSHIMA MARU,
K. Kori
KUMANO MARU
E. W. Haswell...
BOMBAY, VIA SINGAPORE and TUESDAY, 1st July,
SYDNEY and MELBOURNE, VIA) SATURDAY, 5th 'July, af
THURSDAY IBLAND, TOWNSVILLE
and BRISBANE...
Noon.
*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.
2
For further Information as to Freight, Passage, Sailings, &c, apply at the Company's:" Local Branch Office u Prince's Building, 1st Floor, Chater Road.
Hongkong, z1st June, 1902. COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
PAQUEBOTS-POSTE FRANCAIS.
NOTICE.
STEAM FOR SAIGON, SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, COLOMBO, PONDICHERRY, MADRAS, CALCUTTA, DJIBOUTI, EGYPT, MARSEILLES, MEDITERRANEAN AND BLACK SEA PORTS, LONDON,
HAVRE, BORDEAUX FORTS OF BRAZIL AND RIVER PLATE
ALSO
ON MONDAY, the 39th June, 1902, at 1 PM, the Company's Steamship "SYDNEY," Captain Blanc, with Mails Passengers, Specio and Cargo, will leave this. Port for MARSEILLES, v4 Ports of Call, WITHOUT TRANSHIPMENT.
transit through Marseilles for the principu
Cargo and Specie will be registered for Lon. don as wall as for Marseilles, and accepted in
places of Europe.
Shipping Orders will be granted till Noon, Cargo will be received on board until 4PM Specie and Parcels until 3 PM, on the agth instant. (Parcels are not to be sent on board;
A. S. MIHARA,
ORIENTAL
Manager
STERA
COMP
THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STRAM-NAVIGATION COMPANY. STRAITS, CEYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA,
STEAM FOR - ADEN, EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN .... PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND (Through Bill of Lading istud for BATAVIA, LONDON PERSIAN GULF, CONTINENTAL and AMERICAN PORTS). Steamship,
Captain F. J. Fox, carrying His Majesty's BOMBAY, on SATURDAY, the 5th July, Mails, will be despatched from this for at Noon, taking Passengers and Cargo for the
"PARRAMATTAMAA
bove Ports.
and Tea for London (ander arrangement)
Silk and Valuables, all Cargo for Franco,
they must be left at the Agency's Office.) Con tonte and Value of Packages are required.
For further Particulars, apply at the Combe translipped at Colombo into a steamma pany's Office.
proceeding direct to Marseilles and bidon; other Cargo for London, &c., will be convoyed vid Bombay with Transhipment.
G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Agent. Hongkong, 17th June, 1902.
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Parcals will be received at this Office until 4 P.M. the day before sailing. The Contents and Value of Packages are required, pre
NORTHERN PACIFIC STEAMSHIP Shippers are particularly requested to note
COMPANY.
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PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG,
VIA SHANGHAI, INLAND SEA OF JAPAN, KOBE AND YOKOHAMA.
Sallie
FOR VICTORIA, B.C., AND TACOMA, IN CONNECTION WITH NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO.
Steamers.
Captains. Proposed
Olympia 2,837, Truebridge July 2 Glenogle 3,750 G. E. Warner July 12 Duke of Fife... 3.821. S. Cox... Aug. 2 Victorla
3:502). Panton Aug. 9
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are notified that Sheets may be found at the FREEMASONS' HALL.
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Apply to
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HE Undersigned will be glad to receive THE
Subscriptions towards the above Fund, Lists roay be found at the HONGKONG HOTEL, HONGKONG CLUB, HONGKONG DISPE BARY, Messrs. LANE CRAWFORD & Co., KILLY & WALSH, LD, W. BREWER & CO., and at the varions Banks.
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HE attention of Passengers is directed to 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 STEWARDESS carried. Passengers to EUROPE may proceed by ons of the first class ATLANTIC MAIL LINES,
HONGKONG TO NEW YORK £48, The Railroad travelling is second to none on the American Continent; two trans-continental trains daily from TacoиA DINING CAR is attached to trans-continental trains" day "and
the terms and conditions of the Company's Bills of Lading, let
For further Particulars, apply to:
SEA HEWETT, Hongkong; 21st June, 1992
Superintendent.
Notice of Firm.
NOTICE
DURING This Date appointed URING my ABSENCE from the Colony-
Mr. JOHN ALLAN PATERSON to act as my ATTORNEY in the Management of my busi- ness and to sign the Name of my Firm of "E. C. WILKS & CO., p. pró. J. A. PATERSON,,
Dated this and day of June, 1902) 607d]
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night; TACOMA to NEW YORK in 41 day DUIT ROAD,
Magnificent Scenery of the ROCKY and CASCADE MOUNTAINS. The YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK route,
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Polo GroundAKAN
A HOUSE in RIPON TERRACE,
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Rates of Passage to other Paints on applica- tion,
Special rates allowed to mambers of Govern ment Services, G
For further Information as to Passage or Freight, apply to
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REGULAR STEAMSHIP SERVICE TO NEW YORK,
VIA FORTS AND SUEZ CANAL (With Liberty to call at PHILIPPINE PORTS), PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG.
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