THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1902.
son, Heckford, Black, Watson, and Russet-take us to Toronto, and Private, Heckford and Corpori Gubbay are returning is Buez, During the few days we had prior to our departure, the boys made most of their time by having foal looks at good old England. Some of them managed to go to Scolland and some of the sport ing members received and accepted a challenge to water polo from the West minster Polo Club, and I am glad to be able to inform you that after a brilliant struggle, the boys maintained Hongkong's reputation, and came off best by 3 goals to 1. Thure was tremendous cheering and excite. ment. The place was simply crammed with spectators, and everywhere the boys went they were cheered..
Most Niagara, and China-were-and-in a very short-space-of time f
the lakes, but owing to unforeseen events, among which was that each man would have to pay something like 5 for the trip the matter was dropped, though I may say that many of us were disappointed. A whole day was spent in Montreal as general leave was granted. Of course old acquaintances were renewed, and when the leave time was up all of us were at the station again. The next day found us wandering all over the city and, need I assure you, that we were right royally treated. At midnight, amidst the cheering of hospitable Montreal friends the train moved off and bead- ed for Ottawa,
DEPARTURE FROM ENGLAND.
·S.S, Lake Champlain,
19th August, 1901. The boys have ai returned from leave and, in many cases I believe, are sorry to depart from the old country. Fam afraid that some of our Hongkong boys have fallen victims to the wiles of the English muiden; but stera has duty called them and they have to obey. The final picking of boxes and the thousand and one little odd matters connected with getting away were done yesterday, and, in some cases, final good-byes were said. At 9 am, after having seen their boxes safely packed in a dray" tic men donned their full marching equipment; and after being addressed by General Cooke, who, by the way, spoke very nicely and hoped that we had enjoyed our stay in England, the and truck up and in the strains of "The girl (left behind me" and "Auld Lang Syne" the cheering of an enthusastic crowd, and in some cases, the gentic sabbing at some brofen-hearted maiden the boys jumped into a couple of coaches, and were soon driven in Euston Station, where an express, was in readiness. The work of putting the luggage, safely in the vans was soon completed and after finil hand shakes, and good-byes, with best wishies from those member who are not returning, the train slowly moved off and busy ondon was soon lost in green fields an 1 pastures new Liverpool was reached at 4 pan, and very shortly after wards the whole coplingent embarked in the Beaver liner Lake Champlain bound for Montreal. Punctually at six the liner case loose her moorings and by seven the distant shores of England vanished in the darkness, and the first stage of our homeward journey began
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OTTAWA'S RECEPTION.
··This capital of the Canadian government
was reached carly in the morning of the 1st inst, but it was not before eight o'clock that we
everything was safely stowed away in the special hold assigned for our use. The remainder of the day was spent in buying curios, etc, and looking up old friends. Leave being granted till mid-night, we made full use of our time, and were quite tired when we found ourselves on board ship again. The next day-the day of our departure-we bade final adieus, etc., and amidst the cheerings of the assembled crowd on the pier, the majestic Empress Liner, at 3 pan., nobly glided away from the wharf bound for China.
THE TRIP ACROSS THE PACIFIC AND
CHINA SEA.
At 7pm. the same day we arrived off Victoria, B.C., where after taking in passengers and mails, we again resumed our voyage. The
ARRIVAL AT HONGKONG
A HEARTY WELCOME.
The Empress of Ching" arrived at eight o'clock this morning and as she entered the Lycemoon Pass was met by several launches. which escorted her to the C.P.R. buoy.
As soon as the gangways were lowered brother met brother, friends met friends and, seedless to say, our returned comrades received such a welcome as they never had before.
The Band of the Hongkong Regiment had assembled on Blake Pier to play the troops up to the Parade Ground for inspection and, at
about half past nine, they landed and were formedju fours..
The march to the Parade Ground was in the following order-Band of the Hongkong keg. iment, Band of the Hongkong Volunteers,
Singapore Battalion of Royal Artillery, Chinese Sappers and the Hongkong Regiment.
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH "
SERVICE
Death of Zola.
ACCIDENTALLY ASPHYXIATED.
(From Our Own Correspondent.)
LosDos, September, 29th.
3.45 p.m.
The celebrated novelist of Paris, Emile Zola, has been accidentally asphyxiated by carbone oxide fumes.
ATHENA VYA
U. S. S. Iris came out of the Cosmopolitan Dock on Sunday morning, and left yesterday. for Manila
U. S. S. McLellan "arrived in Manila on Thursday last and left this morning for New York with General Chaffee and family.
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SHIPPING AND MAIL NEWS.
MAILS DUE.
American (Gaelic) 1st prox. German (Hamburg) 2nd prox. American (Korea) 3rd prox Iulian (Laitang) 4th prox. French (Ernest Simons) 4th prox. American (Hongkong Maru) 9th prox.. Tacoma (Olympia) 14th prox. 'Americań (China) 17th pros, American (Doric) 25th prox.
The N. P. S. Co.'s steamer Hyades sailed
The N. P. S. Cols steamer Clavering sailed from Vladivostock for Hongkong on the 27th ins:
were preparing "to do" theights. Major trip across occupied fully 14 days, and may be Members of the Contingent, Hongkong and originator of the canal which bears his name from Yokohama on the 26th inst., for Tacoma.
Cook, of that city, met us at the Russel Station, and in the name of the Canadians welcomed us. The day being Labour Day, the city was full of sightseers and holiday seekers. We were first marched off to the Parliament buildings and were shown round by the general Majur. He minutely explained us the various buildings and also took us through the lovely grounds. After this we were marched back to the station to get ready for the approaching inspection by the Earl of into, the Lieutenant-Governor of Canada. At about ram, we were ready, and to the strains of a military band were marched to the Drill Hall, where, after about ten minutes' stay, we were fortunate enough to view the procession organised by the tradespeople an Labour Day? Of course, a night of this nature never present- ed itself to most of us, and we quile enjoyed viewing the procession to different to those seen in Hongkong. Here we were joined by the X Albany Volunteers (Americans) which numbered fully four hundred officers and men, and when we were all ready our
soldiers led the way American
and made à move for the Parliament build. ings. After getting into position, punctually at nooo, Lord Mints, accompanied by his suite, arrived on the grounds and was received with a, eneral salute. The Americans being visitors, had the honour to first go through certain evolutions, and though their move, ments were unlike those to which we are so accustomed their exhibition was loudly applauded by the crowd which lined the grounds. Hongkong's boys, not to be beaten, smarily sprung to attention when the order was given and executed some very pretty The trip took exactly 11 days, and you may movements. They retired amid thundering be sure that all of us were glad to be in terra applause. The Wcilmiwei men, as also the firma again. This ship is fitted up as in emindian sections, went through their move. grant vessel, anti does not boast of first class ments, and when they were concitided the accommodation. We were packed away be applause knew no bounds, The Chinese received tween decks, with a frightful dirty load of the liqn's share of the praise. The differen: odd fellows, and emigrants above, our sections, including Uncle Sam's soldiers, then quarters. I can assure you that travelling formed fours, and when nearing the saiuting under such circumstances and living in dark point, extented to a single line and, with the and pokey quarters is anything but agreeable. order "eyes right," each man marched like a But somehow or other the bays managed to machine. According to certain opinions ex- brave the hardships, and I am glad to say that pressed by those in charge we excelled bur everyone is well and able, with the excep-selves on this occasion. The officers, including tion of one meniler, who, it seemed, had our genial Major and Lieutenant Armstrong, an attack of sunstreke whilst in England. Of then went up to the saluting point, and were
ACROSS THE ATLANTIC.
Un arriving at their destination they were formed into line and inspected by Coloṇel L. F.
pearance, it was unanimously declared that they looked very fit in fact, one lady was heard to remark, "Nice and plump are they not? they look as if they have had plenty to eat.",
described as mosterratic: for one day would be either wet, cold, blowy or dul!. Nevertheless, we made the best of it, and in view of the very. excellent quarters and meals provided were con- tented with our lot. It will be interesting to know Brown R. E. Senior, Commanding Officer ac that Captain Archibald, R.N.R., the genial skip companied by his staff. Our "pals" had re- pur of the ship, and his officers, especially turned home and everyone knew it, and were. Chief Officer Robinson, and Chief Steward tassel studied our welfare and made the timed to welcom them back. Regarding their ap pass most pleasantly. Everything was spicy didly done. There was enough to eat, and plenty of light and ventilation, whilst the Chinese stewards detailed for service supplied our every want. Four days out, we had an impromptu concert in the first saloon. It was Many of the more of a concert of our own. passengers could not turn "up, probably owing to being victims to mal-de-mer. Our genial Major, contnbuted towards the proceed ings, and among other *stare" were Sergeant Wolfe, Corporai Hance, Gunners Logan, Leykumn and Privates Hainsworth and Edwards. The next concert was
a more elaborate and most successful affair. As usual the bays were not to be left behind, those Major Chapman, taking part including Gunner Logan, Pie Hainsworth, Sergt. Whi- taker, Carpl. Hance, and Gunner Leykum. The chair was taken by Commander Mian, U. S. N. We had three church parades during the trip and there were three fire drills Ordinary drill recommenced on the soth and continued every morning at 9 am. Otherwise we' spent most of our time in our quarters either reading or card playing. The quarters were too cosy for us to seek amuse- ment on the deck.
VOKOHAMA,
Yokohama was reached early in the morning of the 22nd and as leave was granted up to 2 p.m. the whole contingent, with the exception of those left on guard, made for the shore, The very enjoyable time. and spent a
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Officer, Mr. Robinson, was kiad enough to act as accompanist, and also rendered a few songs. Among the artists were Sergt. Wolis, Sergt. Whitaker, Corporal Hance, Gunners Leykum Logan and Privates Witchell and Hainsworth. Mr. Lamb, of the ship, also contributed a song.
On arriving at the Parade Ground His Ex- cellency Sir Henry Blake, accompanied by Lady Blake, and Capt. J.. B. Arbuthnot A.D.C. with head uncovered, walked on to the well-clipped grass, while the Band struck up the national anthem. He then proceeded to inspect the troups, and was accompanied by Colonel Brown and Staff, Major Pritchard, Commandant H.K. Volun. teer Corps, Major W. A. C. Denny, D. A. A.G., Major Chapman, Colonel Johnson, C.R.A. and Major Berger H. K. R. This ceremony concluded, His Excellency, addressing Major Chapman, officers and men of the Hongkong Coronation Contingent, said he was glad to welcome them home from their long journey 16 London where they had taken part in the Coronation of the King and represented our local volunteers and military forces. It had been a great pleasure, he said, to learn that the conduct of every man in the volunteers had
been everything that could be desired. He had the good fortune to be in London for the Horse Guards Parade, in which a quarter of a million of volunteers and Colonial troops from every quarter of the earth, in common loyalty, had taken part under the old flag that had been unfurled in breezes of every zone. They had great opportunity to see the centre of the Empire at a time of interest and to witness the loyally to the throne of the English people. They had seen London with loyal people from every potency on earth, with the great central
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good ship left at 1.30 and later on found ourselves in Kobe again. Leave was
incident of the life of the King when London's again granted in this port from 6 to 11 pm.. Most of the boys went on shore curio hunting, hopes were crushed. They had seen the dignity as was afterwards evidenced by the heavy with which the people bure the great sorrow parcels which they brought off to the ship.while the King lay at death's gates under the shadow of deathr; and they had seen the Goro- the manner On the way down to Nagasaki our Sergt.-
nation ceremoay performed in Major get up a concert on the poop deck. It
that for 1,000 years kings and queens of was originally intended for the boys alone, but accosted by the Earl of Minto who praised the first class passengers graced the proceed England had bean crowned. They, who had them, and asked them to express to the menings with their presence. The popular first heard and seen those things, would know when they heard the national anthem that the under their several charges, how pleased he was to see them, and observed it was an
sparing of the King's life was an act of God. honour to review such a splendid set of men,
They had also seen the great Dominion of After the review we were first marched off to
Canada, with its grand people, vast territory and great prospects, and had returned to the the Russel Station, and relieving ourselves of
island of Hongkong, situated at the very extre- mity of the Empire which also showed its loyalty on that great occasion. With regard to their prolonged absence and holiday, H.E pointed but that thanks were due to the Hongkong community for permitting some of the members to remain away from, their business. His Excellency referred to the coming disbandment of the Hongkong, Regiment, which deserved the greatest praise and admiration; and coo- cluded by again welcoming the contingent pleasant memories of their holiday. expressing the hope that they would have
our arms, went away to the Russel Hotel, where
The whole proceedings wound up to the singing of "God Save the King." During our short stay at Kobe, the more sportive of the boys challenged the Kobe Athletic and Swimming Club to a game of water polo. Our Kobe friends willingly accepted the challenge and we sent the following to "battle." T. Meek (goal), Armstrong and Hance (backs), A. A. Alves (half back), Lammert, A E. Alves and engagement, Hongkong carried the day by 3 Henderson (Forwards). After a very tough
goals to z. The boys showed great form, par- ticulatly our popular Lieaterant, who quite surpassed himself
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NAGASAKI.
drills, we had none, and the monotony of the tip was lessened by two concerts, and one church parade. The first concert was held in the first class saloon, but was a very tame affair. Amongst those who co tibuted were Major Chapman, Private Hainsworth, Gunners Logan and Leykum, Corporal Hance, and Colour-Bergeant Whitaker, of the Chi- nese Regiment, and Sergeant Wolfe. Out un exc, llent tiffin was provider. You may feature of the concert was the sale of the he sure that we did honour to the repast, and Majors and the Subadar Major's likenesses, as there was a goodly supply of victuals, every cleve ly drawn by a renowned artist on board one exhibited the best of feeling and when ship The Major was knocked dowe for scigars and cigarettes were handed round we whilst the Indian warrior fetched 7 The were in as happy a mood as could be. other conecit was held in the second saloon After, this treatment we emerged from the and was by far the better of the two. Of Hotel only to find that our day's enjoymehi course, our boys were to the fore again and was not at an end. Electric cars were await contributed their equal share to the "showing us, and when every one had taken a seat, As regaids food, no complaints can be made, natives included, the cars took us round the but for service it was simply awful. I may city, and finally landed us at the exhibition also mention that a little unpleasantness was grounds. There we witnessed a base-ball caused on board ship between, the men and match, and several other items of sport. Again, the sergeants. It all arose out of the water we were whirled through the town, and by 4 carrying affair. One wash room, ridicul pm. found ourselves in the shooting range- Qualy small place, and directly between two the Bisley of Canada, Here we met with cabies, had no taps fixed to the basins, and the other reception, and orders being issued to sergeants for the day told off certain men, dismiss, cach man fraternized with his Cana- bccording to alphabetical order, to take it indian friend, and after spending a very pleasant tums to curry the water. This was speedily afternoon, returned to the Station again, At acceded 10 at first, but somehow or other, the 8 p.m. the American soldiers, who were in the men refused to carry and empty the water after same Station, left us bound for Allany, breakfast, with the result that certain members, whilst later on, after final good-byes; and especially those on duty that day, were taken the best of wishes we left the capital and its before the Major for refusing duty, This lie hospitable people behind us. majority of the boys resented and decided to speak to the Major, who came to our quarters The trip across the continent was most and said, among other things, that he was enjoyable, the weather delightful, and the sory to see there was a spirit of insubordina scenery beautiful. Of places of interest where came abreast of Shanghai. Here a whole army tion, but should there be any complaints to we stayed for a few hours was Fort Millain, make they knew the proper quarter to go to which we reached on the 3rd instant. At of Hongkong boys met us. Old acquaintances He asked the men to obey orders, which was this place we remained for half-an-hour, and
were renewed, and soon our boys were recount- to the effect that water was only to be carried passed through Winnepeg on the night of ath, ing the things they saw and took part in. The before breakfast for the use of the men. At but had no opportunity of seeing the place Weihaiwei section left us here. At 3pm, wo again embarked on the tender, and at 5pm. any fate those who were unfortunate enough to again. A. short stay was made at Calcany on
were on board ship. Leaving Shanghai, the -be on guard that day were each fined two days, the 5th, and on the same date we came to
Banff, where leave was granted from twelve boys soon commenced overbauling their bagg AT QUEBECA
noon top. Here the boys took the age and arms. A preliminary parade took place on the poop deck when the Major minutely
pay::
"ACROSS, THE CANADIAN, CONFINENT.
Nagasaki was reached on the morning of the 25th. Here again, the boys went in for curio hunting and managed to put in a very good time. The ship left her anchorage at 3 p.m. and when we came up from our quarters, after doing justice to the good things set before us, found that we had left the shores of japan in the distance. The trip to Shanghai took two days.
SHANGHAL
On the morning of the 27th we safely dropped anchor aff Woosung Bar and, after leaving a guard on board ship, boarded the C.P.R. tender Victoria and in about half an hour's steaming
On the morning of the 27th the ship arrived opportunity to visit the celebrated bot sul- off Quebec. We had about three hours stay phur baths. On the 6th we "struck Sicamos examined the men's accoutrements and kit,
The Hongkong Volunteers werethen marched to headquarters and the other regiments to their respective barracks. On the Volunteers arriving at headquarters they were addressed by Major Prichard, who told them there had been a great change in the Corps which now had become Garrison Artillery. He also reminded them that camp would be held from the tath to the 20th, and said that as their employers had been so good as to grant still grant them another leave as he would like ao extension of leave, hoped they would
them all to go to camp and set an example to the others. He also hoped that all of them (36), excepting the engineers, would send in their names for the Garrison Artillery. In conclu- son, he humorously reminded them, in case they had forgotten, iha: the Bar was just round
the corner.
TELEGRAMS.
(Reuter's.).. Terrible Railway Accident in France.
LONDON, September 27th. The Lille Paris express was derailed at Arleux this morning whilst crossing the points at high speed. Twenty passengers were killed and fifty injured, many fatally. Cyclone and Tidal Wave in Sicily. A cyclone and tidal wave have devastated Modica, Sicily. A hundred bodies have persons. missing. Catania was also visited, but less severely.
shore, and the majority of us spent our time function where three hours' leave was granted, preparatory to their landing in Hongkong been recovered, and there are numbers of
buying fruits and indul Stonly after 3pm the ship, after
load
maraing of the
hath sebarg noble St.
arrived on
The Major and Lieutenant Armstrong went
We are just entering Lyeemun Pass, and all are as anxious to know what is awaiting us out fishing, and we whiled away the time in either exercising ourselves or having a dip. Our final pay was given to us yesterday (29th), It may be nuentioned that during the trip across Every one seems to have put on flesh, every
we were twice drilled, first at Moote Jaw and one has bad a good time, and every one then at Kawloops. We were not a bit rusty, will remember the happy days spent in with people to On the morning of the 7th Vancouver, our England; and, no doubt, every one of the Con- last Canadian town, was reached and the day tingent will always associate the coronation the being Sunday nothing was done. The next of their Royal Majesties the King and Queen Viger day the discharging of luggage. commenced as an event, if not the happiest, yet the most
was Willing hands soos at work removing the memorable event of their life.
Fand
from the train to the Empress of
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Girault
[Modica is a town of Sicily, in Val de, Noto, and capital of a district of its name: It is seated near the river Sigeli, ten miles west of Noto, which was ruined by an earthquake in 1693. Catania is a celebrated city on the east of the Island at the foot of Mount Etna, of great antiquity, and is the see of a bishop, and seat of the only University in Sicily.-EL, HK. T.] More Volcanic Activity. Mount Etna is again showing signs of activity. The volcano of Stromboli is also active.
AG, Giralt
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The N. P. S. Co.'s steamer Pleiades sailed from Port Arthur on the 26th inst, for Hongkong,
The M. P. S. Co.'s, stemier Duke of Fife sailed from Tacoma for Japan and Hongkong on the 28th inst.
China and Hongkong arrived at New York cu the 28th inst.
The D. & Co.'s steamer Brazınar from Japán,
[By the death of Emile Zola, the whole world of Letters loses one who has been aptly de- scribed as the French realistic novelial. He was born in Paris an April 3, 1840, and passed his infancy in Provence with his father, the
at Aix. He then studied in the Lycée Saint Louis, in Paris, and obtained employment in a well-known publishing firm, bin he gave up the situation about räfs, in order to devote his attention exclusively to literature. Since that time he was an industrious contributor to the newspaper press, and wrote the following works of fiction:-Contes à Ninan, 163; La Confes Les fys'ères de Marseille; Ther se Raquin sion de Clande, 1865; Le Pin d'une Morte, 1866; fanel, 1867; Madeleine Feral, 1868, and his celebrated series of political, social, and physiological studies, untitled, Les Rangon- Macquart, Histoire natuz lle el sociale d'une Famille sous le second Empire, which has been called his as Comedy. Since then he wrote many novels, entitled, One Page d'Amour, 1878--Le Bouton d Rose, 1878; Ana, 1880; Bonheur de Thames Germinal; Oce Pot Bouille, 1882; Lu jose de Vivre day, the 4th prox. La Tere; La Bête Numaise, D'Argril, La Dehicle, and Le Docteur Pascal, with several others. In 1988, M. Z la was appointed a
The N. V. K. Co's steamer Awa· Maru Knight the Legion or Honour, and in 1891 was made President of the French Society of: (EuropeanLine) left Shanghai for this port on the 29th inst, at 10 p.m., and is expected to Men of Letters. In 1893 he visited Lonilan on the invitation of the Institute of Journalists, arrive here on the 2nd pros.
The Canadian Pacific Railway Co.'s R.M.S. whom be addressed on the subject of davay- mity in journalism Immense editions of his Empress of Japan arrived at Nagasaki at 3.30 works have been published, though in many P, on Monday, the 29th ins, and left again countries his translators have been prosecuted at 3 am, on Tuesday for Kobe where she is and punished as criminals by authorities whom due to arrive at 6 a.n., on Wednesday, the 1st his realism scandalised.-Ed., //K. 7.]
Ruler's)
The Closing of French Convent Schools.
LONDON, September 28th.
The E. & N. steamer Australian left Sydney on the 27th inst., for. Timor Manila and this port. She is due here on the 21st prox
The M. M. Co.'ssicamer Ernest Simons with the next French Mail will leave Saigon, on Wednesday, at noon and is due here on Satur
New York and Struts left Manila yesterday The D. & Co.'s steamer Border Knight from the 29th inst., and is expected to arrived here on Thursday the zal prox.
prox.
CQ-UMP'S Advertisements.
POLO NOTICE.
TRO-
General Frater has been placed on half, THE YALARTILLERY POLO TOW
pay in connection with the closing of Con-
vent schools in France.
The Tobacco Trade.
The British and American Tobacco Trusts bave amalgamated and formed themselves into a new British-American Tobacco Com- pany. The former Trusts agree to respect cach others domain, but will combine to compete for the trade of the rest of the world,
LATER.
The Cyclone in Sicily. Upwards of three hundred lives have been
lost at Modica, Sicily. The corpses are still in the churches, as owing to the cemeteries being but waves of mud, internient there is impossible.
Martinique.
The volcanic disturbances in the island of
Martinique have apparently ceased, but the northern region is declared unsafe.
The Coal Miner's Strike in America.
A coal famine is threatened in America, owing to the prolonged strike of the anth- racite miners, which has now lasted for twenty one weeks. There are as yet no signs of a settlement being arrived at, and the miners are confident of success.
Twenty one murders have been purpetrat- cd during the strike.
South Africa.-Lord Milner's Tour. Lord Milner's recent tour through the Western Transvaal has had highly beneficial results. It has removed many erroneous im- pressions on the part of the Dutch, who are now generally resigned to British rule, and anxious to do their best for the country.
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