THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1903.
TELEGRAMS. THE HONGKONG POLUNTEERS. ventured your $5, you are provided with
(Reuters)
Venezuela.
LONDON, February 15th!' The Venezuelan blockade has been raised, Mr. Chamberlain in South Africa, Mr. Chamberlain's tour continues to excite much interest and has greatly increased the public appreciation of his statesmanlike qualities. His masterly handling of the facts
of the situation, his plain outspokenness to all parties combined with a tone of genuine conciliatoriness is extorting admiration even from the Dutch.
(Manila Calleneres.) Philippine Currency.
NEW Yo K, Feb.nih.
Secre ary of War Root sent to the Senate to-
day a cablegram from Governor William H. Taft of the 'hilippines. This cable sets forth at length ike urgen necessity of a law giving 2 special currency to the Philippines as re- commended in the previous reports of the Commission, Governor Taft in his cable
RIFLE AND CARBIN MEETING
A prize meeting will take place on the Naval and Association Ranges, Kowloon, on Satur day, 28th February and 7th March, shooting Princhand and L-eut. Northcote are lion, secse taries for the occasine, and the committee con sists of: Major Pritchard, Capi, Ordish, Licut, Lammert, Lieut. Crakt, Lieut. Northcole, C. S. M. llonper, Serg. Andrew, Corporal Warren, Bombr. Itance, and Bombr. Flay: Prizes have been presented by: H.E. Sir
to commence each day at nonn. Major
A foundation OF which to erect a great amount of speculation as to the total winnings in the case animal being first past this post, whether you of your particular
are one of the few or one of the many who have backed that quadruped, and whether you
are about to draw enough for a moderate com-
petence or whether the aforesaid 40 cent is about to be your portion.
One of the principal features of racing here
seems to be the lack of knowledge of the horses amongst the general public and the lack of excitement during a race.
In general, a person seems to bet on a horse Henry Blake; H.E. Major-General Sir W. J. for various occult reasons; not on account of Gascoigne; Commodore Robinson and Dock-
past performances, or on account of its position yard Officials, Dockyard European Staff on the table of favouritism and, if one of the Dockyard Works Ioans Officials: Officers of occult reasons has proved sound, he watches it the Corp; Honkong Deck Co. Staff; ir C. P. win in a very apathetic manner: There are Chates; 1. N. Mody, Esq; W. A. Baker, Esq. one of the huge yells from the British and Messrs. Brewer & Co. Also J.adies working
1ጊ የን when seeing his "fancy" Nomination prizes by: Mr. C E Le Munyon; passing the post first, ells, only equalled Messrs. Watson & Co.; Kelly & Walsh. Price by the bad language of his mate who sees & Co. Caldbeck Macgregor & Co.; Lane his horse in the "ruck;" none of the Crawford & Co; Kuhn & Kenior; Robinsonid cries of "the favourite wins," "the favourite & Co; Ying Kee; Lock Hing; Wang Hing wins" We have to wait until the "pari mutne" Members of the Corps are disgorges itself before we know what has been
expenses of the meeting,
and A Choo.
strongly opposed the aclaption of the Used invited to subscribe to the prize fund and favourite. The races are ron in slow time, birt
States standard for the Philippi es saying that its effect on labour conditions would be disastrous. The friends of curreny le,islation in congress are making every attempt to push the issue to the front and state that it should lave precedence over all legislation this ses sion.
(N. C. D. News)
Army Reform.
OUR RACES.
BY "OLD TIMER."
London, Ith February, Lord Roberts, in his evide, ce before the War Commission, said that he considered that future wars would requ re a much larger num. bor of mounted men, while the cavalry must be trained to fight on loot and use the rifle, but they must be also trained in shock tactics.pointme, is at the absence of what have hitherto Individuality should be encouraged, and the been considered necessary adjuncts of a racing infantry and mounted infantry should be large-day as formerly known. There are no four-in- ly increased,
THE 5.S." KOREA"
A RECORD BREAKER.
Couise.
carts
that does not matter very much as good sport rather depends upon the closeness of the con- test than upon the fact of the competitors being amongst the best of their kind.
much compensation for Small drawbacks exists
When looking back on the days spent down at Happy Valley one turns to a glorious outing So our races have been run and won, our dibs have been staked and--lost, the meeting of spent in a glorious spor. One has not seen an Archer coming along the rails at loltenham 1943 is no more, and the spurs again perch at
corner, many of the old features of racing are their desks awaiting the broiling summer, pre-regretfully missed, the racing did not seen of ceding more early morning gallops and evening tips. The speculative ruct of a speculative week very serious character and there was none the Hongkong Del-brought memories of the feverish excitement of the English of old Epson days, and as a Derby is any part course; but for that very same reason it is of the world must not be missed, one chairs possible to go home after a day's enjoyment down to Queen's Road for a conveyance to the without the jacking headache from the fearful Then commences a series of disap-din that was always associated with former
racing days.
It has been a good "piesie," and if the com pany was of the best what more can be desired ? in coming away from the course bands, no brakes, ro wag neties, and no dogter interviewing the pari mutuel" several In fact, there is an absence of everything times during the day, une probably thinks that excepting a mob of heterogenous coulie irund ling along a heavily laden ricksha. Where are the exter speshul.", the "e'reck cards" and the thousand an l ́ore odd appurtenances to contribute to the noise and fun of a race meet- There is no red-faced portly inan on the box seat, with a face sugge tive of the setting sun, ready to tool you down to the course, with the information, imparted in a hoarse whisper, hat he has got a straight tip regarding the favourite's cough, or a "dead cent" traceable through ten successive people to a polboy in Newarkul, who, of course, is bound to be in the know; that some outsider is in splendid condition and that the saất going will suit him, as he has a hunter strain in him. But one remembers the dissimilarity of East and West, and seems content with rickshas and chairs drawn by ophes who knew nut singlass, Common, Persimmon or any of the great eq ine
The s.s. Korea this trip broke the recond between San Francisco and Honolulu. Time 4 days, 22 hours, 50 minutes. Her last recording. was 8 hours tonger.
WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY AT
HONGKONG.
UNSUCCESSFUL ATTEMPT.
Looking toward the summit of the cable line running up to the Peak one has seen during the past week a lofty bamboo structure. This is now being demol shed. It was erected by order of Commatore Robins no experiment on wire. less telegraph. The experiment was made during a period of about ten minutes yesterday morning. Though the Naval autho.ities are
the fact that rickshaw fares are very low and there is no need for that lang weary walk that has unfortunately too often been a feature, and a prominent one, of race days in vid England.
་
THE LATE DISTURBANCE
AZ CANTON.
The Sin Wan Pao's Canton corresp indent writes that since the provincial authorities knew that there were rebels hiding in the city and intended to raise an uprising, they have instructed the civil and military subordinates to be on their guard and further asked the Tartar Genial to co-operate with themselves, in consequence the General has instructed the officers to place inen of the Manchu and Han. chun Corps in the gate towers and along the
the
KIDNAPPING NEAR. AMOY.
PACIS ON KIDNAPPING.
jurisdiction of the Tungan Magistrate. In Near Amoy is a village named Kaupu, under
kidnapping as a trade, says the Shanghai this village live three man, who carry on
Mercury. They bring bring little boys and
To-day's Advertisements.
THEATRE
ROYAL,
CITY HALL, HONGKONG.
Under the direct un of Mr. ROBERT BR¬UGH. Representative.... „Mr. Allan HaMILTON,
TO-NIGHT,
(TUESDAY), 17TH FEBRUARY. THE BROUGH COMEDY C›..
IN
To-day's Advertisements.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
THE Undersigned have received instructions from Mi. Davin Wood, to Sell by. PUBLIC AUCTION,
on
SATURDAY, the 21st February, 1903, at 2.30 F.M.,
at No. 5. STEWart, Terrace, THE PEAK, THE WHOLE OF HIS HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,
Comprising
and
DOUBLE and SINGLE IRON BRASS BEDSTEADS, TEAKWOOD "ARE YOU A MASON?"
TABLES, OVERMANTELS, SIDE- There is an old maxim: "The most wasted of BOARDS, WARDROBES, WASHSTANDS,
all days is that on which one has not
Trughed.".
TUESDAY, WEDNE DAY, THURSDAY and FRIDAY, 17th, 8th, 19th and 20th FEBRUARY,
First Production in China of
girls from the country round Foochow and Ilinghwa to sell at Amoy. Whether they procure children by actual kidnapping or enticement or by buying them from poor parents unable to support them cannot be known, but in all cases the sale or purchase of children and all cases of kidnapping are in- fractions of Chinese law. General Yang S Yuen heard of the kidnappers at Kau pu and sent the Haifang, or coast protecior, with some
officers and men to Kau-pu to arrest the guilty men, who, however, heard of the intended visit in time to escape. The Haifang sealed up the door of the house occupied by the kidnappers, took away they wife of one and the son of another and also arrested the family chief and the landlord of the house. These four persons were conveyed to Amoy to be examino 1. Orders were left that the kidnappers should be arrested on their return. The account in a Chinese newspaper as given in detail by an Amoy corresponde.. ends here.
CHINESE REFUGEES ABROAD.
According to the Sin Wan Pio the Kwang- tung f'rovincial authorities are informed that many of the leading bad characters and pro- minent robbers take refuge in foreign colonies in order to evade arrest by the authorities, in the interior, in consequence they have ing structed their subordinates to keep a record of these escaped bad characters and report them to the higher authorities from time to time, se that they might be traced and captured with assistance of foreign governments During last year over ten notorious robbers were captured in Hongkang after heavy re wards having been offered for their arrest, so now when these refugees knew that longkong was untenable, they emigrate lo other parts.
The
Commercial.
SHANGHAI SHARE REPORT.
The following resume of the week's share transactions is from Messrs. J. A. Sullivan & Co.'s report, dated Shanghai rith February.
Business is gradually being resumed by the Celestials, although many dealers are still absent, but thenative Banks re-open to-morrow and this will have an important influence upon the make. This week recurds a noted un
proveinent in Maatschappij in Langkats but in other stocks there has not been much doing. London Sight is quoted 1/1 13/16, Consols Lyz. 1he 3 days' rate from Ilonggong is 73%. Shipping-lado-Chinas have been in de- mand and cash transactions are recorded at Tis. 65, Tls. 66,66) and Tls. 67,68. Most of
very reserved on the subject, we learn that the beroes, in fact individuals to whom the "near" walls of the city while the Frovincial judge the available cash shares are in the native
action did not meet with any marked success.
THE BROUGH COMPANY,
ARE YOU A M SON?
gide and the "off" are stated myster es.
On the wad to the course there is a sad lack of our old friends the "three card trick," "thimblerigging" and "prick the garter," and all those sundry little innocent devices where by, before trial, one is convinced of the ability to amass wealth in the easiest manner possible. At these are notable on account of their absence, and one has a feeling of sadness at mssing so many very old acquaintances.
Oh, Hangkong! what have you to put
The members of the firough Comedy Cum pany arrived in Hongkong this morning. and stage the famous farce, Are you a Mason? at the City Hall this evening. We are certain that the piece will attmet crowded houses, for the whole thing is so gay, so irrespon against all these grand old institutions of racing sible, so topsy-turvy, the characters are
as one knew it before-only a miserable old so utterly farcical, sa immeasurably re- beggar whining for "cumshaw." moved from ordina y desh and blood, However, these intoriactory disappoint. that the farce overpowers one by its very absurdity, its monstrous simulation of the ways an habits of mundane life;" mort over the Brough Company are reported to take it in exactly the right way, bustling and hustling The piece along at breakneck speed. It is the hurry, the constant movement, the touch-and- go style, the breathless course, the amazing complications, which all go to make Are you a Afasy? the funniest and best-played farcical com dy that has ever becustaged in Hongkong.
CRIMINAL SESSIONS
OPEN TO-MORROW,
The February Criminal Sessi' ns open at the Supreme Court, before the Chief Justice, Sir W. M. Goodman to-morrow morning. The calendar comprises nine cases, involving the trial of some 30 odd prisoners. The indictments include murder, embezzlement, highway robbery, and burglart.
THE WEATHER. The following report is from Mr. F. G. Figg, Acting Director of the Hongkong Obser-
vatory ---
On the 17th at 11.50a.m. The b rometer has risen slightly on the Chiza coast, fallen a little over Japan.
Pressure Is highest over Central China, and relatively low over E. Japan.
Moderate to fresh monsoon in the Formosa Channel and N." part of the China S-a.
Forecast-moderate to fresh N.E. winds;
fair.
himself personally leading a body of soldiers, often goes the rounds of the inns, opium shops, temples and other place where bad characters are likely to congregate and the streets are continually patrolled. Near the end of last year (Chinese) the Provincial authorities further telegraphed to the Camion Admiral to guard the Huén Fort and other important points and the men-of-war were ordered to be ready to move at any time. On the fifth day alter the China New Year the Admiral proceeded in his agship and inspected the furs at Humen entrance, Shaku point, ele, and had all the guns on the forts tried as to their efficiency.
A Canton dispatch stars that, owing to the
Arc
ments are quite obliterated from the mind exposure by the hungkong Government to the when one pulls up at the course; in fact, it is Provincial authorities of Canton of the recent just as well that the preliminary drawbacks projected attempt of members of the Triad are experienced, for it makes one's apprecia-ociety on the lives of the former on Chirese tion of the picturesque situation of the New Year's Day, and owing to the fact that turf all the keener. I suppose that, on the during too no less than fouteen revolutionists principle of there always being a better in the had been anested by aid of the Hongkong world than the particular object one has at the police and sent to Cinton to undergo the last moment, there are p enier race courses than penalty for conspiring against the Manchu that of Hungkong, but i should expect that dynasty, Hongkong is now carefully avoided those fortunate posse sois certainly regard them by those of the Tri.d Society who in something of the same spirit as the Romans
"wanted by the Cines: officials. It is now of old regarded the Tiber
reported that quite a large number of those who were cone- rned in the recent fasco, whose names hase somehow got to the knowledge mandarins, are by this time either in French territory, the Malay States. or sid that he felt like a fly in an ink bottle. the Straits Lettlements. late accounts are to 'erhaps the first feeling on entering the ground be trusted, there will doubtless be another one of attempt belure long to capture a seaport in and admiring the surroundings is astonishment regarding the number of ladies, Kwangtung province, by sympathisers of those as one is apt to think from everyday experience in arms again. the March government in thai Hongkoʻp is not blessed with many of the Kwangs and her provinces in that vicinity, fair sex. They are there in great number, show.
news of which will not be so easily preinature- ing up as so many dots of bright colour amongst y transpuited to the cars of the Empress the more sombrely clothed and sterner sex. As Dowager in the South,--M. C. D. Nêng, co need look to its laurels in this direction. Anniler disappointme.t! Where are the leathern-lunged individuals in white
Hongkong race course with its high hills around gives one a horough comprehension of poor Steven's feelings when, dying in Lady of the smith and looking up at the hills around, be
Coats
THE KWANGSI REBELLION.
and white top-hats, butcher's smocks, jackets The Sin Wan Po publishes a letter from a covered with coins, or any other of the multi-wealthy merchant at Wuchow stating that the re- | farious rig-outs of the "bookee ?" Where are bels about dat part of the Province are so formid. those philanthropists, who are always risking able and prevalent that Governor Wang Chili- beggaring their families by laying you fear chung found it a difficult task either to attack some odds, but who invariably send you home them or persuade them to surrender. The people in the old sweet way thanking your lucky star receive several a'arms a day and trade is at a that the ailway ticket you purchased was a standstill. many of the people suffer terribly as return one? We also is non est, and one whenever the rebels go, they commit loot and misses his familiar raucous voice."
arson, in addition the harvests have not been
THE last of the ten coastguard-cutters built by Farnham, Boyd & Co. of Shanghai for the In his place we have the "pari mutuel "a good at all, in consequence many of the poor, Philippines government has arrived in Manila. cold, calculating betting machine which takes cannot find a particle of rice to appease their She is called the Table and was taken across no risk but always exacts its pound of flesh hunger. At present alarming reports come by Captain H Struve, who for many months and generously gives you forty cents as a fit from all directions and the condition is worst had been stationed the Shanghai superintending and proper reward for your pluck in entrusting at Liucher and Chinchow. The commanders the construction of the ten boats for the insular $5 to its cale. One cannot enjoy betting with of the eastern and western armies do not know coastguard service and who has gone back to such a non-sping contrivance, as there is their soldiers while the soldiers do not obey consult with his chief, Commander Marix, on not even ad exdiement of watching the their commander, further some of the com matters pertaining to the winding up of the booked as tell as the horse. The "parmanders do not pay their men in full, in contract and to the carrying out of the new one metuel does not "wekh." Its one advantage consequence the dilapidated state of things at -calling for five more boats of the ame find. •
seems to consist in the fact that, having present in Kwangși is not to be wondered at
OTTAM
BOW TIES.
•ULTAM & CO., FOR TRESS'A STRAW
and FELT HATS,"
& CO, FOR WASHING COTTAM & CO, FOR SUN HATS,
Banks which have not yet resumed business. March shares have changed hands at Tls. 66, April at Tls.), Tls. 674,68 and June at Tls. 69/70. Hongkong quotes sales at $97.
Ducks-Farnham Boyds have suffered a fail
in last week's quotations, shares having been sold at 115. 184 181180 for cash. For this month's account Tis. 185/18 is quoted. March Tls, 187/185 and Ap at Tis. 1878, Shares are offering at quotation. There are buyers of Hongkong Docks at Tls. 207}.
Tobaccos. Maatschappij in Langkat: This week the bulls fairly assumed charge of the market and numerous cash transactions took place from T 185/195, Tls, 2003 and Tis. 207. For the account similar rates were obtained, the highest quotation reached being Tis. 208. For March sales were made at TE. April
195/200, s. 205/210/2123/115/212). shares were placed at Tls. 200/202, Tls. 2074/210, Tls. 245/2173/215/12). For May Ts, zog to Ts217) are quoted. The market
is easier at the close, with sellers at quotation.
EXCHANGE
"
17
1+
QN LONDON, Telegraphic Transfer .........17 Bank Bills, on demand...1/7 1/10 Credits, 4 months' sight... 7 7/16 D'ments. 4 months' sight 1/7 9.16 ON BERLIN, (demand)....... .M.1.62) ON PARIS, Bank Bills, on demand...... 1.99
Credits, 4 months' sight ... . 203k
391
ON NEW YORK, Bank Bills, on demand...38
Credits, 30 days' sight ON BOMBAY, Telegraphic Transfer....... 117
On demand ON SHANGHA Telegraphic Transfer
Private 30 days' sight ON YOKOHAMA, T.T...... Sovereigns, flank's Buying Rate Gold Leaf 100 touch, per tal Bar Silver ..
118
...72 ... nom. 771 5.2.58 05-75
......22 5/16
OMIUM QUOTATIONS. To-lay's quations are as follows:-
Per chest MALWA NEW.......................
.......@ $ - LAST YEAR
1,000/1,040 OLDEST .........@ 1,050/1,130 PATNA NEW......
..@ 1,045 BANARES NEW ..............@ 1,015 PERSIAN (Paper)..
@700/780
"
Co-oay's Advertisement.
INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR MANILA VIA AMOY:
THE Company's Steamship
"YUENSANG,"
Captain Rolke, will be despatched as above on SATURDAY, the 21st instant, at 3 P.M. for First class Passengers, and is fitted through- This Steamer has Superior Accommodation out with Electric Light For Freight, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
-- General Managers, Hongkong 17th February, 1993
uga
ARE YOU A MASON?" arrangement with Charles Frohman, Esq.) A Farce in Three Acts, adapted from the German by Leo Dicuichsteip. INTERPRETED BY: Mrs. BROUGH, Miss Temple, Miss Susie Vaughan, Miss Brenda Gibson, Miss Helen Bogle, Miss Gillies Brown; MR. BROUGH, Mr. W. T. Lovell, Mr. Leslic Victor M. Ernest Vere, Mr. McIntyre, Mr. Percy Walshe.
LAMPS, CHEST-OF-DRAWERS, DRAW- ING-ROOM SUITE, WRITING TABLE, FURNITURE, BOOKCASES, RATTAN GLASS WARE, CUTLERY, COOKING and DRYING STOVES, PLANTS and PALMS in POTS, &c, &c.,
AND
One CHUBB'S IRON SAFE. Catalogues will be issued. TERMS:As usual,
Auctioneers.
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Hongkong, 17th February, 1993. Tigre
FOR KOBE, NAGASAKI AND VLADIVOSTOCK.
THE Steamship
"SAVOIA,"
SATURDAY, MONDAY, TUESDAY, 21st, 23 Captain Rebbelmund, will be despatched for the
and 24th FEBRUARY, First Production in China of "THE SECOND IN COMMAND,
(By arrangerment with the author) A Military Comedy in Four Acts, by Captain Robert Marshall. MUS CAL DIRECTOR MK, GEORGE BROMLEY SCENIC ARTIST - MR. CLAUDE WHATE Tu‹ Box PLANS for "ARE YOU A MASON?" and "THE SECOND IN COMMAND" are now open at the ROBINSON PIANO CO.
Dress Circle and Orchestra Stalls, $4.00. Stalls, Sioo Back Seats, $1.00. Doors Open 8.30. Curtain 9. Chairs, etc.,
Late Tram to the Peak as usual. at 11.30.
*Hongkong, 17th February, 1903.
INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION
COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND
CALCUTTA.
THE Company's Steamship
"NAMSANG" Captain Geo. Payne, will be despatched as above on TUESDAY, the 24th instant, at Noon.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Managers.. Hongkong, 17th February, 1903. INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION
[1930
COMPANY, LIMITED,
FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG AND
SINGAPORE. HE Company's Steamship
THE
"NAMSANG,"
having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo by her are hereby informed that their Goods will be delivered from alongside.
Cargo impeding the discharge or remaining on board after 4 PM., the 19th instant, will be landed at Consignees' risk and expense into Godowns at East Point.
No Fire Insurance will be affected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Managers. Hongkong, 17th February, 1903.
[1940
FOR SHANGHAI, DALNY AND
PORT ARTHUR.
THE Steamship
"SULLBERG," Captain Meyer, will be despatched for the above Forts on SUNDAY, the 15th March, at Daylight.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE, Hongkong Office. Hongkong, 17th February, 1903. 95
above Ports on THURSDAY, the 5th March, at Daylight.
This Steamer has Superior Accommodation for First Class Passengers and carries a Doctor,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE, Hongkong Office, Hoogkang, 17th February, 1903
WANTED.
[1960
WAN DRAPERY STORE. Experience
VANTED a YOUNG LADY to assist
not necessary. A knowledge of Dressmaking and Millinery gained.
Apply to
FAIRALL & CO., 22, Queen's Read Central. Hongkong, 14th February, 1903, [1820
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'BARGAINS IN GLASSES.”
There is no such thing as "bargains" ́in eye glasses. Glasses which are worth "St for this week only" are not worth any more the next week or any other week, in fact they are never worth the money asked for, or better still are too dear at any price. Your eyes need a thorough examination by a reliable, Eye Specialist before you get your glasses, and this examination is worth some moacy. To get the right glasses is worth everything-wearing wrong glasses means killing your eyesight. Your eyes are your life 'and no bargain-counter article.
One charge covers the entire cost of exami nation, glasses and frames.
N. LAZARUS,
OPTHALMIC OPTICIAN
OF LONDON AND CALCUTTA.
Consulting Room:
No. 16, Queen's Road Central..
Entrance through Mr. R. Houghton's Tailoring Establishment, nearly opposite Hongkong. Hotel.
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