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BIRTH.
THE order forbidding the Kussion warships to leave the harbour of Port Arthur ended with the arrival of Admiral Skrydioss.
The Russians in Newchwang have made arrangements to blow up the Russian gunboat Stonich, to avoid capture by the Japanese.
ACCORDING to the May issue of the Filot Chart
of the North Pacific Ocean, fog, mist, and haze may be expected in 12 hours to each 100 on the
coast of China between Hongkong and Shang. hai, in May, and 21 set of each 100 on the East- ern sea and Gulf of Fechili,
IN connection with the case ni I), E. J. Abraham On the 19th May, at Caberfeigh," 9, vers- Aprar & Co. (Shanghai), for the claim Chanfoong Read, Shanghai the wife of 3. A. ¦ of short delivery of omum, as reported in our URQUHART, of a son.
columas, an application has been made for an
extension of time in which to da sn. appeal from the judgment rendered and n The judge, however, refused in permit the case to be reopened.
MARRIAGES.
On the th April, at the Parish Church, Pinner, by the Rev. C E. Greenside, vicar, assisted by the Rev. W H. Peers, vicar of Harrow Weald, and the Rev. Harold Brooks, ROBERT A. BLACKWELL, fourth son of Samuel J. Blackwell, of Brookshill, Harrow Weald, to SYBIL FRANCIS, youngest daughter of Alfred M. Townsend, of the Old Dove House, Pinner On the 11th April, at Durban, F. W. MIT- CHELL, son of the late F. W. Mitchell of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank, to Amy SQUIRE.
that Chang Yes-mao and his difficulties regard- A REPORT comes from Tientsin the effect
ing the Kaiping mines, which nearly cost him his rank and titles and personal property though the denunciations of Viceroy Van Shih-k'ai, have been adjusted It is further stated that in this connection a wealthy Tien- isin banker, named Van, came to the rescue of
The Hongkong (elegraph Chang Ven-man.
HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 1901.
MACAO'S SOVEREIGNTY
THREATENED.
In another column we publish news of a rather serious character nanating from Maezo. In that Colony, Hongkong, by reason of its close proximity to the Porta- guese settlement, has a relative interest. More than that, because of the old standing treaty between Great Britain and the King dont of Portugal, England is bound by her in-
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THE fallow ng copy of an official telegram sent from the American Naval Attaché. Tokio, Japan, to U. S. Consul-General at Shanghai, has been circulated. American Consul- General. Shanghai. Japanese Government reports sinking wreck Perlul Gulf, latitude forty degrees three minutes, longitude one twenty-one degrees twelve pinutes dangerous. (Signest) Marsh
not be made out.
The
song,ipstance of Sergeant Kerr, Mr. Gedge, Master, was summoned this murkey and fore Mr. Gompertz at the Police Coun, for riding his bicycle without a light, on the night of the 18th inst, on Wanchai Road. Mr. Gedge denied the charge, and a ked the inspec- tor fit was not a case of mistaken identity, and Inspector Kerr stated that he happened to if it was not Lieut. Knox who was so. riding know both gentlemen by sight, and had made no mistake. A nominal fine of $1 was imp.sed.
YESTERDAY afternoon, Rakba Singh, Judian door-keeper in the employ of Messrs. Watson coolies and ordered them to pull a cart along and Company, cailed upon three of the firins
and distribute some suda-water to various the car along, but the third Ng Man, refuser chents. Two of the coolies stood ready to take to help in the work, saying he was not a horse, and he could not do a horse's work. For ins reason Rakha Singh prosecuted Ng Man for
MACAO'S SOVEREIGNTY
"THREATENED BY CHINESE.
NAVAL DEMONSTRATION.
Ever since the ex-Nam Hoj Pol escaped from Canton to Macao, about a month ago, the Chinese authorities have been active in their endeavours to secure the extradition of the erstwhile Chinese magistrate. recalled that has been wanted by the It will be Viceroy of anton on a charge, inter alia, of extortion, peculation, and, by samoitis asserted, even of murder. When it became known that this high official had fled to Portuguese territory to escape the dreaded wrath of the autocratic Viceroy Elsun with whom summary Canion sera their emissaries to Macao at the judgment is not unknown, the officials in
channels, the surrender of Pei was applied for, same tune as, through the ordinary diplomatic
Upon the receipt of the despatch from Canton, His Excellency the Governor of Marso, Senhor Montenegro, prompted by a desire to see justice done, ordered the arrest of the fugitive criminal. For a while the man sucreeded in cluding the Postuguese officers discised and his arrest was effected. Poi was of justice, but his whereabouts was ultimately sent a prisoner to the military saol at the Monte Fort, pending his trial for extradition before the Civil Court. In due course of law, the case came before Acting Chief Justice Polares, the prosecuting Counsel acting on behalf of the Chinese Gavernment being Mr. Mendes da Silva, instructed by Messrs. A. A. Pat keca and Constancio da Silva. An appli cation on behalf of the defendant for release on bail was dismissed by the Bench owing to the gravity of the charges laid -against him by the Provincial Authorities of the Two Kwang.
VICKROY H5UEN'S RESTLESSNESS.
TELEGRAM S
THE WAR.
SKIRMISHË NEAR KUANZIEN ··
to have loaded rifles while on duty, and | sixty rounds of ammunition have been served- out to each private. An inspection of the forts and magazines has been made and ammunition provided according to emergency requirements. Sealed orders have been dis- patched to the Monte Fort, and the Fortress of Douna Maria will most likely have her steel guns trained to sweep the pass leading to
INFANTRY . CAVALRY."
vindicated her national honour in the fall the fateful barrier where Portuguese prowess of Passcican, The Ordnance Office in the Japan, kindly forwards to us the Mr. M. Noma, the Consul for
Grotto of Camoens is supposed to have the following official telegram received
During the progress of the hearing at Macao, and before awaiting the decision of the Court, it is reported that, impatient at the delay which It was imperative the seriousness of the case demanded-probably accustomed as he is with summarily aving at judicial investigations within his own province-the Viceroy tele. graphically demanded the rendition of the criminal with whoin, it is supposed, he was anxious to deal in accordance with the laws of
his own country.
RADITION PREMTORILY DEMANDED.
According to our naturmant, it is said that, accompanying the demand, the Viceroy, in his arrogance, stated that, unless the prisoner was handed over, he would obtain his arrest from the hands of the Portuguese by resort to force. It is only natural that in a matter of so serious a moment nu official statement is available to
our representative in substantiation or con- tradiction of the report which has gained cur-
5,50
ry with much persistence in the neighbour. quite a hitle
NAVAL DEMONSTRATION,
if the term night-be adequately applied, has been made in Macao waters. This demonstra- on assumed the form of a small fleet of four Chinese gunboats of the "mosquito" class and two tiny torpedo craft. There is no precedent for so extraordinary and so unfriendly an altitude on the part of the Chinese Government, and whatever the purport of the demonstration, it
field guns in trim and ready to be manned at a moment's notice; in short, all the military by him last evening:- equipments and resources, such as they exist at Macao, are held in readiness to be called
might demand into requisition as the exigency of the service
THE DIU" UNCONCERNED.
Strange as it might appear, while consider able activity is apparent ashore, little concern is manifest on board the gunboat Div. It is well-known that all leave to military officers was cancelled yesterday, and married men were not permitted to stay away from barracks last night. On the other hand, the naval officers
dens, and to all appearances seemed wholly attended the military band at the public gar unconcerned with the circumstances exercising the executive as well as the military authorities.
THE WAR.
(Shanghai Mercury)
NEWS FROM CHEFOO. Chefoo, 19th May. The Japanese are within twenty miles of Newchwang., They are con mandeering the railway stock. Placards have been posted at Newchwang siating that all goods requisitioned will be handsomely paid for, and that the inhabitants need have no cause for alarm at the approach of the japanese
Fiheen Russian refugees who left Dalny in a. junk arrived at Cheloo to-day,
They report that the wharves and piers at Dalny are intact. Arrangements were made to blow them up, but these were countermand
ed at the last moment.
The forts are being strengthened, The refugees state that during two hours' bombardment of Port Arthur on Sunday last, the Japanese battleship Fuji was sunk, and the battleshi Shikishima and the armoured. cruiser Asami were badly damaged.
It appears that these vessels struck some mines that had been laid and, damaged their armour.
The damaged ships were fowed away. The refugees state that the Ran warships refrained from pursuit owing frict orders from St. Petersburg to remain in harbour.
The refugees also state that in the last attest Port Arthur, twelve steamers were employed. Ten of these were sunk and two escaped.
The blockage at the intrance of Port Arthur harbour, they state been removed.
SPIEDRAITORS.
It is said there are many Japanese dis. used as Chinese and many Chinese in Japa nese service all over Moukden. Strange to
Tokio, 24th May, ::
0.40 p.m.
General Kuroki reports that on
the 21st instant one section of our infantry encountered 200 of the enemy's cavalry eight miles north- east of Kuantien.
The enemy fled north-west leaving dead. There were no
twenty
Japanese casualties.
(Reader's.)
The War..
LONDON, 23rd May.. Reuter's correspondent in St. Petersburg says a telegram from General Sakharoff shows that the Japanese advance on Liao Yang has been resumed, and reports the movement of several detachments from different points up to 50 kilometres north- west of Feng-hwang-cheng. The horses and infantry are reported; to be much exhausted.
LATER.
siders the re-occupation of Newchwang due The general staff in St. Petersburg con.
to the change in the situation, produced by the recent loss of Japanese ships which renders it unsafe to despatch transports around Liao-tung. Admiral Skrydloff has arrived at Wladivostock.
:
France and the Vatican. The Chancellor of the Embassy remains as Chargé d'Affaires.
Accident to a Russian Battleship,
The mesanely-launched Kuslan battleship Orel which stranded immediately at St. Petersburg owing to her great draught of water, has again stranded at Cronstadt and her stern has sunk very much owing to the unexplained opening of the bilge-pipe. The ship is badly strained.
The "Orel" Refloated.
refloated. It is stated that thefaccident was The Russian battleship Orel has been
is certain that, the presence of this number of say, two Russian soldiers actuated by the due to careless riveting of the plates.
war vessels in the inner harbour of Macao WAS
and were still in port when the ileungshan left not regarded without suspicion. The gunboats arrived at Macao in the forenoon of Monday, for ilungsong this morning. The significance of the movement of the British river gunboat Robin, might be conjectural, but is never- theless nut devoid of some semblance of a
desire for money, betrayed some military plans
Bureau of Foreign Affairs. After trial, and to the Japanese spies. These two soldiers yesterday, and were bound, and sent to the were arrested by the Russian military authority
substantial evidence having been obtained, they were at once shot.
THE M. I. I.. SE Bayern which unved here from Japan early this morning has reported that at daylight on the 17th inst, then large Japanese transports crowded with troops were sighted steering in the direction of the Korean Coast One of the transports was named the Ringo Marn, but the name of the other could The troops were most likely For a "Soda" Brandy we strongly of friendship casting between the two nations had a large number of horses on board.
composed of cavalry as one of the transports renders it imperative on the part of Great vessels were not escorted by any warship. of Portugal in the territorial integrity Far Eastern, colonies. The threat which HE. Viceroy Tsen Shun sen, in iis im- patience, has so injudiciously made to the Macao Goverminent, may yet lead to cum- phications which might not improbably some- [35 what affect the geographical aspect of Euro- pean possessions in this part of the world. The Canton Viceroy has demanded the surrender of an alleged Chinese fugitive criminal, an official of high rank in Canton who, according to all reports, has had fard against him all the charges to which venalty exposes Chinese officialdom. While the case is pending the Viceroy peremplo nly urges that the cal, who sought refuge in Portuguese territory, be handed over to him. On the face of it, the demand is preposterous and could not be cumplied with. The judical investigation must run its course and, until a prima facie | when His Worship held that no offence had
was tried at the Police Court this morning, when it is told that she left the harbour of spies, so Russian troops came to search from case is made against the prisoner, under no
been committed, and discharged Ng Man. European law can the extradition of a criminal be legally effected. Moreover, it is doubtlul, assuming the fugitive is sur rendered, that he will be handed over to the Canton authorities unconditionally Accord ing to Portuguese law, capital punishates is not permissible and it is very certain that, once delivered over to the provincial Gov erment of the Two Kwong, summary de- captitation will be the ultimate late of the ex-Nam Ho Magistrate, The arrogant demand of H.E. Shun is accompained by KITCHEN UTENSILS, and
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what purports in be a naval demonstration in Portuguese waters. It is not doubted PHOTOGRAPHIC that Macao can offer no resistance to DEPARTMENT. superior physical furce even on the part of DEVELOPING and PRINTING
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AL COUNTS.
all working expenses, were $55,084.47 as The nell earnings of the boats, after paying against $47,973.50 last year, being an increase of $12,710 YA
The amount at credit of prolit and loss account after paying for repairs and placing $7.343.75 to credit of insu ance fund, is
knowledge on the part of the British Ad miraty that trouble might be brewing in the ancient colony of our oldest of allies,
Macro on Monday and returned thither yester- day. Indeed, the assertion is advanced, so it is rumoured, that the Portugese Executive has informed the Government of Hongkong of the altitude of the Canton Government.
PORTUGUESE AUTHORITIES FIRM. Meanwhile the peremptory and unusual de. mand of the Chinese was referred to Lisboa. The reply received from the Minister for the Colonies was that the Provincial Viceroy was to be informed that his request could not be complied until the trial was concluded, and it was left to the judicial authorities to conduct the hearing in accordance with the laws of the country. We are informed that, although the utmost expedition is brought to bear upon the hearing, it is not expected that it can be concluded for the next three days.
With a view to
PREPARING FOR EMERGENCIES a Council was held yesterday. Over the serret deliberations the Governor presided; there being also present the Acting Chief
As is well-known there are many Buddhist Temples and Buddhist priests in Moukden, and, among the Buddhist priests, the Russian officers suspected that there were Japanese
ting upon the flowers and plants, and killing time to time, damaging all the furniture, tramp- the pigs and sheep belonging to the temples Their presence is by no means desirable; they are a great source of annoyance to those who come in contact with them. In truth there were no Japanese spies disguised as Buddhist priests,
the city of Moukden from Harbin, and, as they Yesterday five Chinese merchants arrived at
the Russians, the reason given being that they came down from the train they were seized by
were men of strange features. They were imprisonment. After trial by the Civil Gover escorted to the Civil Governor of Moukden for
cor they were found to be merchants, and they were forthwith released.
PRESENTATION 70 INSPECTOR M NAB.
fter nineteen years of service with the Hongkong Police Force, Inspector Peter
180,262,6 which, with the approval of share fustice, the Attorney-General and the Chief of /feNab left to-day in the German mail $.5
follows: holders, it is proposed to appropriate
Directors' and Auditor's fees Dividend of 18% Bonus of 4%..... Write off Boats.
Goodwill
Turnstiles
Ice House Street Pier..
Transfer to Reserve Fund.....
as
...$1,100,00 37,000.00
10,875,00
Staff. Nothing has transpired as to the deci- sion of the emergency meeting. Late last evening, however, it was noticeable that un-
6,000.00 wonted activity was displayed by the military officials. Quite a bustle and excitement pre- vailed in certain quarters, whilst throughout the city the inhabitants were generally kept in ignorance of the preparations that are in pro- gress to meet any hostile demonstration on the
4,000.00 1,500,00
3,500 00 24,000.00
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Russians blew up the Begatyr, finding it It is stated in St. Petersburg that the impossible to save her.
The Loss of the "Bogatyr."
THE S.S."HOTHAO” ASHORE
IN HAINAN STRAITS.
.....
and Hoihow with the 3.5. Hanoi this morning, reports that at 6 o'clock yesterday morning be Capt. Merlees, who arrived from Haiphong
passed the French steamer Hoihao ashore na the South Bank in the Hainan Straits. Chinese gunboat was standing by. understand that the ship is now discharging her cargo.
SHIPPING AND MAILS.
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Indian (Gregory Apcar) 30th inst. German (Oldenburg) zid pʻox.. American (Mongolia) 4th prox. Indian (Laisang) 6th prox. Australian (Chingiù) 11th prox.
A
We
The C. P. R. Co's 5.5.- Alleninu arrived at Vancouver on 24th inst., at rogo am.
The P. & Q. S. N. Co.'s ss. Candia left
Singapore for this port on 24th inst., at noon.
cutta left Singapore for this port this morning. The Apcar Coss.s. Gragory Apear from Cal-
&c, left Shanghai Tuesday night; due Hong- The P. M. S. S. Cole as. Garlic will mails,
kong Friday morning.
The C. P. R. Co.'s ss. Tarlar, arrived at
a British community to protect in the Por Carry forward to new account... 1,287.6 part of the Chinese by land, or the landing of an stand, bearing a medallion with a suitable ing. at 6 p.m., same day for Shanghai....
tuguese territory; who expect her protection
and, to whom she will extend it in the hour
of need. Let China take her warning. She disregards it at her peril.
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
"L. W. L's letter is unavoidably withheld until to-morrow.
•
TWENTY-THREE cases of plague were notified during the past four days.
H. MAGSHIP Glory is going up to Nao. king on Thursday next with the Alucrity [581 | Amphitrite, and Leviathan,
Before leaving, Mr. McNab was this moming invited into the billiard room at the Central Police Station, and there Mr. Badeley, Captaia Superintendent of Police, on behalf of the staff of the Hongkong Police Force, presented the retiring member with a massive silver, four- branched candelabra on a polished black-wood Keelung at ro am., on 23rd inst., and left again cription, describing the occasion of the pre The N. V. K.- 1.4. Border Knight left tentation. In making this presentation, Mr. Singapore for this port on 35th inst, and is Badeley addressed a few words of eulogy and expected to arrive here on 31st inst. thanks to the ex-inspector, and appreciation for The Imperial German Mail 5.5. Prine Hein- his uniform good work, which had made him a rich which left here on 24th qit, at 5000, valued and reliable member of the Force, and arrived at Genoa yesterday, at 5 p.m. a popular, one, who would be much missed. Chief Inspector Hanson, of the. Detective De- miniscent of their collaboration in Kowloon, and partment, then followed with a few words, re- in accordance with the Articles of Associal shooters, to hold themselves in readiness. The day. Mr. McNab ibanked the kind speakers" ka Imperial German Mail s Oldenburg
when that district was not the Kowloon of tond may be expected here on 6th prox.. ion Mr. N. A. Siebs retires but offers himsell guard stationed at Porta,do, Cerco, the barrier and his late brother officers for the honour they felt Kobe, Yokohama vía Nagasaki :Shanghai
110AT'S.
armed force from the gunboats in port. As for $80,262.06 as could be ascertained during the brief move ments ashore this morning, prior to his embark ation for Elongkang, our correspondent learnt that the military preparations so far completed, to coup with any untoward lucident, which it is sincerely, to be hoped, will be timely averted, has taken the following form:-A circular bas been sent out to the volunteers, known locally as the Antiradores Civis, or civil sharp
The Guiding Star. and Morning Star have been sold and are to be replaced by two new boats of an-improved type the first of which will be delivered shortly
for re-election.
DIRECTORS.
AUDITOR.
Mr. W. H. Potts has audited the accounts now presented and offers himself for re-election.
CPCHATER
Hongkong, 25th May, 1994.
Chairman.
The ICS. N. Co.'s ss. Laisang left Cal- culta for this port via the Summits on 21st inst,
The P. M. 3. S. Co's 2.5. Mongolia with
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bad dose him, and wished he deserved even yesterday, at 9 am, and may be expect between Portuguese and Chinese territories, twenty-five per cent of the praise that had mounted in the Barra Fort. The patrols in the might meet maty members at home, so that has been doubled. Three guns have been heen passed upon him. He hoped that he baraat and Chinatowa baye beep.
baye beep strengthened they could see that plenty of light was in his þr an addition equal to the standing number of house from the beautiful candelabra just pre- the pickets The city parole and the rush, for on behalf of the ress, bumpers were drunk sented to him. Afa few words of apprecia stationed in
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