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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1902.
NUHICKE All commnaicallus uten lol for patioain
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· SUBSCRIPTION RATES (IN ADVANCE). – DAILY 330 per ann WEEKLY-$3 per muitas,
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The raios per quaru ranit. per indoni, proportional The daily basis duliver! free when the address in accesible to movenger. Chu coplas ront by post an additional $1.80 per quarter is charged for pestago. The postage on the weekly ihana to any part of the
world is 30 cents per quarter, Single Copies Dally, ten cents; Weekly, twenty
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MARRIAGES.
At the Masonic Hall, Hill Street, Arbroath, on the 24th October, JAMES KYDD, of Perak, to JEANIE LEWER, third surviving daughter of the late Alexander Johnston, Elliot Street.
On November 18th, at St. Andrew's Cathe- dral, Singapore, by the Rev. W. H. C. Dun- kerly M.-A. Colonial Chaplain, Dr. A. B. JESSER COOVE, of Gula Estate, Perak, second
NEW LAW COURTS The time (viz 20th uh)" within which tenders for the Volstruction
the new· Law Courts (superstructure) were to be sent in is extended till noon on the zoth insta CHEAP PASSAGE - FROM HÖNGKONG: —At Singapore, J. Thompson and J. flopwood have been charged by Capt. Payne of the 'sa. | Nant Sang with being stowaways from Hong. kong to that port. Both men pleaded guilty ant were sentenced la feu.teen days simple.
imprisonment.
MINING MATTERS-A meeting of mining delegates from the Federated Malay States was held at Kuala Lumpur on the 1st inst Mining matters of importance were brought before the meeting, which had been called together by the Government. It has been made known that the Government is desirous of rendering every assistance to, and advancing the in erest, of, the mining industry.
FIXED DEPOSIT FOR 200 YEARS-The Japan Tinies contains a pragraph which will
The following is the corrected programme of the new year's race meeting - FIRST DAY,
THE HON. TREASURER of the Alice | CONGKONG JOOKEY OLUB RACE Memorial and Nethersale ospitals begs th
MEETING, 1003. A, knowledge with thanks the following dona- tion to the funds of the Hosp tals :--- Hon. F. H. May, if G.
$to THE KIMOCHOW FLOATING DOCK:- The Berlin correspondent of the New Vark Herald (Paris edition) re¡orts that a floating dock, with a capacity of 16,000 ton, is being completed at Kiel, and will be taken in
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TUESDAY, 10TH February, 1993. 1-TUR-WONG-NEL CHONG STARES - A Sweepstakes of $1 each with $350 added. Second to receive Siso; and third $30 For
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Weight for inches as per scale, -Previous wines at this meeting 7 is extra for ench won, Hongkong Walers which have never won a race allowed 3: lbs. Griffing -allowed 8 lbs, Entrance Sto. One lile
and a quarter. 9--Tuz "BLA
CHALLENGE CU Pro senfell by is Excellen y Sir Henry A. Blake, GC MG For China Griffins. To bo won twice by Ponies the kind, fide properly of the same owner or owner-Winner.
Kinochow, where it will serve for Germantongkang waters and Hungkin Waler to acceive 70 ir cent; Seconil bo per
warships and merchant, vessels lleretofore German warshi s have been obliged to go inta foreign ducks for puting. This floating dock is capable of taking the largest German warship This bears out the cable from our London correspondent,published in ourcolunins several months since, and contradicts the report, which had been circulated, that the dock was 1,600 (ons capacity. POSTAGE ENVELOPES AND NEWS
PAPER WRAPPERS-After the 1st January next, the under-mentioned postage envelopes and newspapers will be sold at face China:
son of Colonel Jesser Coope of Rondebosch. Breatly interest sumebody two hundred and value at Hongkoog anıl its Postal agencies in Cape Colony, and AMY CHARLOTTE HELEN BRADLEY, Youngest daughter of the late Will am Bradley Esq,, of Reading, Berkshire,
DEATH.
At the General Hospital, Penang, an 24th November, ROBERT Í LÍ. JONES WALLER, late of Aur Gading Estate, Province Wellesley. $1.80| Aged 56.
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HONGKONG, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1902.
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
fifty years bence. It states that the Dei-ichi Bank in Tokyo in 1900 received a deposit of 3,0 yen, which will remain, fixed with ac cumulating interest for two hundred and fíty years, the bank having contracted to pay at the end of that time the respectable sum of 1,208,411,179 yeni - 012356 studjuk ne
THE CRISIS IN SZECHUAN --The Sinwapne's Changling correspondent reports the arrival on the Szechuan-Yunnan borders of a large body of surgents from the latter named province, and the besieging by them of the Szechuan city of Hsingwenhsien.; The correspondent further states that Viceroy Taén Ch'en-hsuen has sent the ".ih" regiment to assist the singwenhsien authorities in repell.
INWARD PARCELS by 5.5. Valetta are ing the Yunnan insurgents. now ready for delivery.. LOYAL:-The German steamer Loyal is undergoing her annual survey at the Kowloon
3.50 Docks.
GUAR.
OUR BRANDIES ANTEED TO BE PURE COGNAC, the difference in price being merely a matter
of age and vintage.
SHANGHAI:-Quarantine restrictions are still in vogue against Shanghai for scarlet fever, diphtheria and cholera..
SIR LIANG CHENG, the new minister to the United States, will probably spend a month in Canton before leaving for the West.
SIR C. FAUL CHATER is returning to Hongkong by the German Mail steamer Prinsess Irene due here about Christmas. DEATH OF LUGH PRICE HUGHES- The death of the Rev. Hugh Price Hughes, the well known Methodist Minister, is reported. EXTRADITION :-A copy of the Extradition
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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
A meeting of the Legislative Council will be held on Tuesday next at iz noon:-The fol lowing is the agenda :--
Report of the Standing Law Committee. (No. 1.)
ORDERS OF THE DAY.
1. Second reading of the Bill entitled An Ordinance to authorize the making of Bye-laws by the" Star? Ferry Company Limited.
2. Third reading of the Bill entitled Ao Urdinance to amend The Law relating to Employers and Servants.
3. Committee on the Bill entitled The New Territories Tiles Ordinance.
WESLEYAN CHURCH, WANCHA! The anual services to foster and increase interest in Forcin Missions will be held in the above Church, on Sunday and Monday, the 7th and 8th inst. Un Sunday morning the Bev. Dr. Beattie, of Canton will preach, and in the evening at 6, the Rev. C. one. On Monday at 6 pm a public tea will be provided, to be followed at 7 30 by the annual meeting. The, Reva. Dr. Beattie, T: W. Pearce and others will furnish missionary information. The Ilon. F. H. May, C.M.G. has kindly consented to preside. THE REAL KULER OF CHINA, is Yung L. There is a report which is seriously taken among Chinese here, says the M. C. Dance to consol date and amend the Laws relat News, that something will happen to the in to Public Health and to Buildings. Emperor, b fore long, and that the Empress Dowager will then retire, and the Emperor's brother, Prince Chun, Yung Lu's son-in-law,
Lu confirmed in the possession of all the real power. A more probable prediction is, that if Prince Chan has a son, that son will he made Emperor, with his grandfather, Yang Lu, as his guardian.
A. S. WATSON & CO., Declaration of the 6th June, between Great will be in de the nominal Emperor, with Yung
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Britain and Austria-Hungary, appears in the Gazelle.
PASSAGE BROKERS' LICENCES :-Ap-| plications for l'assage Brokers' Licences, for 1903, will be received at the Harbour Office from the rath the 30th inst.
SIR ERNEST SATOW, K.C.M.G., embarked on the Government launch Victoria to be conveyed back to the Parramatta at 12.30 p.m. to-day. The Parramatta left with the home mail this afternoon.
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BRITISH CHINESE TREATY :-A copy of the Treaty between Great Britain and China signed at Shanghai appears in yesterday's
that the Treaty appeared in the mail edition of the Hongkong Telegraph, as a supplement,
4. Committee on the Bill entitled An Ordin
OXFORD LOCAL EXAMINATIONS.
*
Senior.
· BOYS.
griffins Weight, fur inches as' pr. cale, Hongkong wa urs which h ve never won a race allowed 5 lbs, Griffins, allied to lbs. Five furlongs
THE VALLEY STAKESA Sweepstakes of Sroench with $350 added. Winner to receive 70 per cent.; secund 20 per cent, and third 10 per cent. For China giffins. Weigin for 3-THE MAIDEN STAKES.-Winner to receive inches as per scale. Three quarters of a mile.
5750; second Sijo; and ibid $50. For Hongkong waler griffins. Weight lor inches as perscale. A winner at this meeting 5 lbs. extra. Entrance $10. Three quarters of a mile. 5.-THE VICTONIA STAKES-Winner to re- ceive $jou; second $150; and third $50. For China ponies. Weight for inches as per scale. China griffins allowed to lbs. Subscription griffins of Foochow 1902 and Amay 1903 ...Meetings allowed 5 lbs. Entrance $10.
One mile. A S--THE FOOCHOW CUR-A 'Sweepstakes of $10 each with $500 added; Second to receive 150; and Third $50. For Walers. Weight for inches as per scale. Previous Winners at this Meeting 7 lbs, extra, Hongk ng Walers which Lave never won ́a Race allowed 5 lbs. Grithns allowed to lbs. From the Two-Mile Post Unce Round and in. 6-THE HONGE NO DERBY.A Sweepstakes
of $20 each with $1,500 added. (Half Forfeit if declared on or before the day of closing entries for the Meeting)) Winner to receive 70 per cent.; Second 20 per cent; and Third Jo per cent. For Hongkong Waler Griffins. Weight for inches as per scale. One Mile and a half. (Nominations close to the Clerk of the Course at the Hongkong Club House on Saturday, the 20th December, 1902, 7--THE LUSITANO CUP.- Presented by the Members of the Clab Lusitano. Second to receive $150;.nd Third $50. For China Griffins. Weikin for inches as per scale. A previous winner 5 lbs. extra. Esirance $10.
ne Mile. 8,--THE HONGKONG: CLUB Cup-Presented by the members of the Hongkong Club, Second to receive $150; and third. $50- For China Ponies. Weight for inches as per scale, Wioner of the. Victoria Stakes lbs. extra. China Grifins allowed to lbs. Subscription Griffins of Foochow 1909.and Amoy 1g03 meeting allowed 5 lbs. Entrance $15. One mile and a half, 9-THE ENCOURAGEMENT STAKES.
Sweepstakes, of $10 each wi h $300 'added." Second to receive $150; and third $50. For Hongkong Wajer Griffins. Weight for in- ches as per scale. Previous winners barred. Five Furlongs,
The following results of the Oxford "Local | Examinations have been kindly forwarded to us by Dr. Geo. H. Bateson Wright, D.D. - .. HONGKONG CENTRE (Fifteenth-Year). Rev. T. W. Peare, Superiniending Examiner.
Senior (Over Age) D. Strangmann, H. H. "D. Jackson, II."
Q. Bunje, E.T.H. A A10-THE CHINESE CLUB CUP.-Presented. Q. HungKwok-tering,
Second to receive $150; and third $50. For China Griffins. Weight for inches as per scale. Previous winners barred, Entrance $10. One mile and a quarter.
CURRENCY MATTERS: It is reported that an important section of the wage-earning Europeans of Singapore live in contemplation J. Marceare, P.G. AA. a movement to secure payment of the wages in J. Vasquez, A.D. AA. gold, reports the Singapore Free Press. Several
Junior.
of the prominent Japanese firms at that port. Goldenberg, D. R.A. have decided to raise prices by ten per cent on account of the state of exchange. The currency question does not seem to interest keenly the public of Peoang: The Pinang Gazelle com-
for allowing the public to express an opinion
a few days after it was signed by Sir J. Mackay upon so important a question. and Their Excellencies Li Hai-huan and Sheng Hsüanhuai.
DISORDERLY CONDUCT-F-Carrol, a
D. Blumenberg, Wi D. Hagen, E. C. Dr. Hastings, P. E.
A.A.
Q. Silas, M. D. A.^.
Junior (Over Age).
Q Li Hon Ching.
Q: Bunje, C.
Q. Bunje, H. F. Q. Ho Yan Sik. Q.Tam Wing Kwong.
D. Melbyo, A....- J. Graça Ozorio,J.M R. Q. Tee Tsok Kai.
Preliminary. HONOURS LIST.. Third Class C. Breton 1: Diocesan School.
Puss ̃List.-
D. Blumenberg; C.B.
FURNITURE fireman of U.S.S. Helena, was charged before the managers of the respective Banks, are: D. U-Wai Tak
DEALERS.
DRAWING-ROOM,
DINING ROOM,
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FURNITURE.
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CLASS, and
CHINA WARES.
PASTEUR'S MICROBE-PROOF
FILTERS,
ROCHESTER LAMPS,
WHITE TURKISH TOWELS.
COUNTERPANES.
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COOKING RANGES,
KITCHEN, UTENSILS, and
HOUSEHOLD REQUISITES.
PHOTOGRAPHIC DEPARTMENT
DEVELOPING and, PRINTING -
UNDERTAKEN for AMATEURS,
GOOD.WORK:.
PROMPT RETURN. Hongkong, 8th July, 1902. GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY, LIMITED.
PORTLAND GEMENT.
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In Haus of 150 Bs. Net 88.75 per Bag ex
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RONOMETER, WATCH, and CLOCK MAKERS, JEWELLERS, SILVER
SMITH'S, and OPTICIANS WAACHARTS and BOOKS.
NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS Sole Agents-for-Louis Audemars! Watches: awarded the highest Prizes at every Exhibition; and for Voigtländer and Sohn's CELEBRATED. OPERA GLASSES, MARINE GLASSES and SPYGLASSES, Now $4&15 Queen' Road Crotrel, 179
Mr. F. A. Hazeland this morning with being drunk and unlawfully entering No 20 Praya- East, upsetting everything he could lay his hands on, assaulting a constable in the execu- tion of his duty, and refusing to pay ricksha hire. He pleaded guilty and was fined $40
HANKS.
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Q. Alarakia, C. Q. Ford, W. F.
Q. Hung Ju-chi,
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Q. Lee, W. H.
Q. Pang Kwok-sui,
GIRLS.
Preliminary Silas, L.M... Geo. H. Bateson Wright,
Honorary Local Secretary.
THE FOLLOWING RETURNS of the average amount of Bank Notes in circulation and of specie in reserve in Hongkong, during, the month of November,, 1902, as certified by
published in the Government Gaselle met D. Joseph, F..A.
Average Specie in Q. Ahwes, A.
Q..U Hang-toky Amoual. Reserve.
Q. Alenço, D. A. Chartered Bank of India,
Q. Wailing, H. Australia and China...$3,385,287. $1,800.0
Over Age Hongkong and Shanghai
D. Arnold, E.LD. Banking Corporation.... 9,074.305 5oco, D. Moyhing, A. E. on the first count, $to on the second, and order-National Bank of China, ed to pay 75 cent as compensation on the third
'Limited...
437,168 150,000 Q. Curreens, C..V. count. Carrol paid the money.
Total.........$12,896,820 6,950,000 Senior CHURCH WORK IN HONGKONG CANNON AND CRACKERS-The P. Joseph, J. F. A.A. At the monthly general meeting of the S.P.C.. portions of the waters of the colony within Prebendary Blomfield Jackson presiding, the
which it is prohibited to discharge cannon, Bishop of Victoria, Hongkong, placed before firearms, or fireworks are:-That portion having the meeting the position of Church work in for ils castern boundary, a line drawn across the Longkong and the treaty ports of "Ainoy,
centre of the Lye-mun Pass and for its west. Swatow, and Canton. He also referred to the work of St. Paul's College, Victoria, which was of Ilengkang to the west end of Green Island, ern boundary, a line drawn from the west end founded in 1847 for training natives with the thence in a straight line to the west end of help of a grant from the 5.P.C.K., and which after some vicissitudes, was now fulfilling the that portion lying' within a line drawn from
Green Island, continued to the mainlind," and " purpose for which it was founded,
the west end of Hongkong to Waterfall Bay, thence to south end of Taitam Peninsula, continued to Cape d'Aguilar and Cape Collin son, terminating at south-east corner of the Lye-mun Pass, Mail Steamers may fire a gun if arriving within the above limits between 9
Way, Piranonte, Comando, U.S.FS. Rainbow,
Diocesan School. P=Private Tuition. 6 December, 1902
St. Joseph's College Q. Queen's College.
SERIOUS FIRE IN QUEEN'S ROAD WEST
PE THIS MORNING.
SECOND DAY.
WEDNESDAY, 11TH FEBRUARY, 1903. THE FLYAWAY STAKES.—A sweepstakes of $10 each with $750 added; winner to receive 70 per cent.; second zo per cent.; and third 10 per cent for Hongkong waler griffins; weight for inches as per scale. The winner of the Maiden Stakes 7bs, extra; the winner, of the Derby rolls, extra: One round. 2-THE EXCHANGE PLATE-Presented by
cent; and Thid to per cent of the Entrance fees. When the Cap is won out- Light the entrance fees in go to second and third in the proportion of 75 per cent, und 25 per cent. Weight for inches as jer scale.. Winner of the German Cup to 1hs, extra. Other winners 5 lbs. extra..Penalties ac cumulative. Entrance Sio. One-mile. 10.-TUE RACING STAKES.-A sweepstakes of $10 each with $300 added, Second to receive $50; and third $52. For Hongkong Waler Griffins Weight for inches as per scale. Previous winners barred. Once round.
..
THIRD DAY THURSDAY, 12TH FIBRUARY, 1973- THE SPRING STAKES-Va'up $101, Second to receive $150; and Third $30. For China Griffins. Weight for inches ns per scale. Previous winners of one nice 5 lbs. extra; of two races 7 lbs extras of three races 19 lbs. extra. Entrance $1. From the Two-Mile Post Once. Round in...
1-THE GRAND STAND TAKES-Vulue $750; Second to receive $230; and hind Soo. For Hongkong Waler, Griffins. Weight for inches as per scale Winn, r of the Derby To Ibs, extra; of the Maiden Stakes 7 lbs, extra; of any other race with the exception of the. Encouragement, or Racing Stakes 5 lbs. extra. Penalties a cumulative. Non-winners allowed. 16s. Entrance $10. One Mile and a quarter.. 3-THE CHALLENGE CUP-Presented by J. J. Bell-Irving, Esquire. A forced entry of
5 each. For China Ponies.Weight for inches as per scale. To be won two years consecutively by à pony or ponies the fond fide property of the same owner or owners. Win er to receive 70 per cent, second.zo per cent, and third to per cent, of the eniranje fees. When the Cup is von 01- right the entrance fees to go to second and third in the proportion of 75 per cent. and. 25 per cent One Mile and three quarter ..
THE LADIES' PURSE.-Presented. Second- to receive Sigo; and third $30 For Hong kong waters and longkong waler griffins. Weight for inches as per scale. Previous winners at this meeting 7 lbs. extra for each rice won Hongkong walers which have never won a race allowed 5 lbs. Griffins. allowed to Unplaced runners allowed
Entrance $to. One mile. 5-TITE HONGKONG STAKES-Winner to re- ceive $750; second $150 and third-Suce For Chinn griffins. Weight for inches as per scale. Winner of the German Cup 5 s extra. Entrance $10. One mile and a half 6. THE PARSEE CUP-Presented.
Second io receive $15a; and third 5;0. For China ponies. Weight for inches as per scale. Win- ners of one race at his meeting 5 lbs, extra, of two or more races 7 lbs, extra Unpise d ponies allowed ; bs. Chion griffins allowed . 1o Ibs. - Subscription griffins of Foochow, 1901 and Amey 1903 meetings allowed 5 lbs. Entrance $10. One mile.
7-THE PHAETON STAKES-4 sweepstakes of $ro each with $300 added; second to receive $150; and third $50 For Hongkong waler giffins. Wei, ht for inches as per scale. Previous winners barred. Thros quarters of a mile.
the binkers and exchange, brokers of long--THE CHINA PONY CHAMPION STARES-
kong; second to receive St50; and third-$50; for China ponies; weight for inches as per scale; previous winners at this meeting of one race 70s, extra of two races..oths, extra;; China griffins allowed rolbs.; subscription: of Foochow 1992 and Amoy 1903 meetings allowed 5lbs.'; entrance Sio Three quarters of a mile, 3-THE PROFESSIONAL CUP. Presented; second to receive $150; and third $50; for walers weight for inches as per scale; previous winners at this meeting of one race: 7lbs, extra of two or more races rolls. extra; Hongkong walers which have never won a ruce allowed ja griffins, allowed Sibs.; entrance Sto. One mile and a half. e 4-THE GERMAN CUP-Presented by the members of the German Club; second.to receive $150; and third $50, for Chiba griffins; weight for inches as per scale; entrance $10. One mile and a quarter.
officers of the Garrison, Second to receive griffins. Weight for inches as per scale.. $150; and third $50 For Hongkong waler
Previous winners 7 lbs: extra for each race
WOD...
Entrance $10. One mile.
With $750 added. A forced entry for all winners at this meeting. Entrance for wins. ners of one race Szo; of two races $30;of three or more races $50. Second to receiva $250; and third $100. Weight for inches as per scale. One mile and a quaner, -THE WALER CHAMPION STAKES.-With
·5750 added. A forced entry for all winners at this meeting. Entrance for winners of one race 520; of two races S30; of three of more races $50 Second to receive faso and third $100. Weight for inches as per scale. One mile and a quarter/14 19~THE NIL DESPERANDUM · STAKES. ~~ ▼ -sweepstakes of $5 each with $250 added. Second to receive $150 anthird $,a For China griffins which have-run and not won a race, Weight for inches as per sale.. Half a mile,AN
OFF DAY.
SATURDAY, 14TH FEBRUARY, 1903.. THE COSMOPOLITAN STAKES A Sweepstakes.
of $to each with 5400 added. Second to receive $iço j`and third $50. For all walers entered at and which have run at this meet ing...... Weight for inches as per · scale, Winners of any race except the Encourage. mment, Racing or Phaeton lakes to th extra. Winners of Encouragement,, Racing or Phacion stakes. 5 lbs. extra. Penal ies 6 THE JOCKEY CUP-Winner to receive
accumulative. Hongkong walër griffing allowed 8 lbs. Hongkong walers which have $300 second. $tos; and third $50 For
never won a race at time of starting allow d China griffins,
5lbs. Unplaced runners at the meeting To be ridden. by Jockeys
allowed 5 lbs Winners of the Hongkong who have not had more than two winning Derby and/or Waler Champion Stakes barred.- mounts previous to this theeting in Hongiom the two-mile post gace round and in. kong or China. Weight for inches as per scale. Previous winners barred. Entrance $to. Once round
The stillness of the early morning hours-THE GARISON CUP.-Presented by the REGISTERED COVERS FOR SHIPS.:-
was broken by the ringing of the town' bell The following list of registered covers for ships
which denoted that a fire had broken out in the will prove useful to our "finny" friends who
Western part of the City. The fire brigade, are unable to refer to the official notifications:-
under the charge of Deputy Superintendent S.S. Andree Richiners, Magnus Heianchs,
Captain I yons, and Chief Lispector, Mackie, 8.5. Canton River, R. Morgan, S.M.S. Furst.p.m. and 6 a.m.
bastened down to the scene of the confiagration, 'Bismarck, S. Prugning, S.S. Holand, Ludwig HSINFUS STORMY: PASSAGE-The where they found that house No. 39, Queen's Krieger, II.M.S. Jelung George, Thomas. S.S. China Timer of 26th utt, says The Hsingu Road West was burning fiercely, and this, Kopi hang, Heinrich Schmidt, Italiae Man a
has arrived outside the bar after a very stormy combined with a stiff breeze, threatened to L. Catania, S.S. Soe Sang, Ufalk, S.5. Tarden passage. She encountered the worst weather envelope the adjoining houses. Seeing that the officers on board have seen for many years. there was no hope of saving No. 130, and as skjolde, K. L. Larsen, and U.S.S. Wilmington The ship was "hove to" for one day. During smoke was already issuing, from Nos. 37 and The Paymaster.
this time she nearly buried herself. She 35, the firemen concentrated their atten HOSPITAL SUNDAY:The following is shipped enormous quantities of water which tions to saving the two houses. After a the complete list of collections -
broke in windows, doors and bulklicads fore hard battle they succeeded in saving the Union Church-
18.85.
and aft. The whole of her fine saloon at the premises, but not before they had been St. Joba's Cathedral ...... ..200
fore end was ruined by the large quantities of damaged by water. No. 39, which is a three- To Ts LM.S., Chinese......
.9%,50%
water which poured in The Viceroy of storied building, was completly gutted, St. Peter's Church ...
Szechuan, who was on board, had a hard time the top floor of No. 37 was also damaged by * 39.15 Wesleyan Church, Wantsai...... 29
of it and was glad to get out of the ship at the fire and water, as also the first and second Hakka Basel Mission Chinese 25%
bar and come in chop chop, All the other Boors of No. 35. The fire is reported to have Deutsche Kitclten Us
ships are overdue on account of the bad broken out on the first floor of No. 39. used as Schulgemeinde Zu Hongkong.
25.50 weather. They have been anchoring at the a mirror, and joss stick shop The cause is
different places of shelter on the coast. Some due to drying of the joss sticks, which acciden are reported missing The weather is now
tally caught fire. The premises are insured with Chinese fosbrance Companies fine, but uides very low.
St. Stephen's C.M,S, Chinese,.. 21.36. Baptist Mission, Chinese. I Rbenish Mission: Chapely
SK for ASAHI JAPANESE BEER-
G. Girault,
SK for ASAHI JAPANESE BEER.
AG. Girault
whilst
ASI for ASAHI JAPANESE BEER.
SHIPPING AND MAIL NEWS.
Indian (Lightning) toil inst
· German (König Albert) toth Inst. 1 Canadian (Athenian) 11th juste nim American (Garlic) 13th inst. Canaillan (Empress of China) zand inst American (Hongkong Maru)-23rd inste Ainencan (China). 31sLinst
7 THE GREAT SOUTHERN STAKES-Winner in receive $500; second Sijo; and third $50. For China Fenies Weight for inches as per scale. Previous winners at this meeting of one jace 2 lbs. extra ; of two races 10 lbs.. extra China griffins allowed io 15. Subscrip tion griffins of Foochow 1902 and Amoy 1903 meetings allowed 5 lbs. Entrance $16, From The OS S. Co.'s steamer Tantalus ielt The Two-mile Post Once Round and inn is expected titre on the 'gih inst.
Shanghai this morning far this port via Amoy THE NAVY CUP, Presented by the Offi- The PM. 5. H. Co's steamer Ching with ters of His Majesty's Fleet. Second to mail, de, left van Franciscy fai
ceive $150; and Third $0 For Hong
alers and Hongkong Wales Griffiós
JAPANESE, BEER.
Honolult, Yokoham, Intanil Sea,
saki and Shanghai, on the 3rd inst