TELEGRAMS.
(Reuter's,}
Russia.
LONDON, 9th October. The Tear, the Tsaritsa, and the Tsarevitch have arrived at Reval.
The War.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1904.
THE WAR.
THE SIEGE OF PORT ARTHUR.
MINES SET ADRIFT BY A STORM,
lour mines which exploded by themselves, over
A despatch from Sasebo, daled Sept. 28th states that Port Arhar was visited by a strong gate on the 18th. Large numbers of General Kuropatkin has issued a general driven into the open sea. On the aznd, besides Russian marine, mines, imperfectly laid, were order to the troops in which he justifies the retreat to Mukden, on the ground of in-twenty mines were removed by the Japancic sufficiency of strength. He announces that the Emperor is inflexibily determined to con- quer; and that he is sending adequate rein- forcements. He intimates that the time is approaching to assume the offensive.
The Russion Baltio Fleet. The captain of a German collier at Las Palmas, states that the Hamburg America Line has chartered 42 steamers to cual the Baltic fleet, of which a dozen or more will go to Las Palmas.
British Naval Movements. The cruiser Aurora will leave Gibraltar. for Las Palmas on the 18th instant.
Bye Election.
warships. In fact, they were scattered over the whole of the Yellow Sea,
It is rep ried that, on the 21st inst,, some Russian warships appeared outside the port, with a view, it is supposed, of attempting an escape, but, on seeing the Japanese warships, they returned inside,
It is also reported that sounds of heavy firing were heard on the land side of Port Arthur from the 19th ult. to the 21st.
THE ELECTRIC DEFENCES. A report from Moji states that in the western. part of Port Arthur there is a powerfal fortress called stoessel, where the Russians intend to make a final stand. Many of the Russian sheils recently Gred from Port Arthur had fail. ed to explode, and on examination it was found that the shella were filled with inferior inaterial,
Mr. Harry Marks (Conservative) has been thereby rendering them almost haimiess elected for the Isle of Thanet.
The Japanese House Tax.
From this it is pr sumed that the Russians are short of gunpowder. The electric current con. nected with the wire entanglements outside the
A meeting of the Hague Convention, re forts has a power of 5,cou volts, and it is stated
DEATH OF CAPT. RAWCLIFFE.
THE WRECKED CHINESE CRUISER
It is with much regret that we have to announce the death of Capt. Denty Rawcliffe, of the Admiralty Extension Works' dredger S. Chinese cruiser at Chi which was wrecked Work is still proceeding on the wreck of the Brock, which took place suddenly last night, some time ago at the Elliott Island. All the the deceased being found dead in dis, ham. | small guns have been recovered, besides elevan mock on board this morning. The cause of of the big guns. It is hoped to bring up all death is believed to be heart disease. Cap the gun platforms in a few days, At the pre- tain Rawcliffe was a very wellknown and popular figure about llongkong, and was
sent time heavy seas are continually washing having had considerable experience in dredg day, reports the Shanghai Mercury. A Nor. very valued servant at the Admiralty Works, Apparatus was taken out to the vessel the other over the wreck. Some additional wrecking
wegian steamer is expected in Shanghai in 140 made to float the vessel, which if successful, weeks from Europe and a final effort will be
repairs. will betaken to one of the local docks for
In the best
Operations for many years past, on the Man Gibraltar, the Dockyard. Extension at Ports chester Ship Canal, the Admiralty Works at
mouth, and in Werbaiwei. of health and spirits at 9 30 Last night, he was talking to some friends just before going on board, and it came as a shock to them to hear of his sudden death so soon after. The widow left tongkang only three months ago for England, and was to have been followed early next year by her husband on completion of his contract. A post mortem examination will be held to- morrow, and the funeral will take place in the afternoon, staning from the mortuary for the Happy Valley at 5 p.in. As a token of respect to his memory the work, will be closed during the afternoon.
CANTON NOTES.
[From Our Own Correspondent.)
FIRES.
Canton, 10th October. Canton seems to have fallen on evil times, There have been three very destructive fires
FATAL FIGHT BETWREN·
BLURJACKETS.
A BRITISH SAILOR KILLED.
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CRICKET NEWS:
To-day's Advertisements.
"A match has been arranged for next Satur
tween the following teams, with the object of day, 15th instant, commencing aliram, be- testing the capabilities of the players eligible THEATRE Interport Cricket Week, and players are asked to be chosen to represent Hongkong in the
to notify the Secretary if they are un ble to take part in the game
Lt. Airy, Major Chichester, Capt. P. G. Davies, Messrs. R. Hancock (Captain), J. T. Dixon, f. E. Pearce, Walter Dixon, Lt. De Paris, R.N.,
kenzie.
Mr. C. P. Soper, Major Mosse, Messrs. R, E. O. Bird, A. O. Lang, A, R. Lowe and A. Mac
.
Messrs. T. Sercombe Smith (Captain), P. M. Heath (174 Mahrattas) H. Hancock, W. E. Dixon, Horsey, R.N, Capt. Harns RM.A.. Messrs. A. G. Ward, Burnie, F. Maitland, J. Clark, Dr. Forsyth, Sgt. Vajor Webb, Messrs. Daniel and C. II. Mackay,
The teams are 14 -side, but only men are to field at one time.
THE INTERPORT RIFLE COM
PETITION.
Hankow, 3rd Oct Our sleepy little place has been rudely awakened and stirred to the depths by a sad tragedy which was enacted in the German Concession last night, the more sad and re prehensible in that it is sure to stir up strong the Interpart Shooting Match fired off their The team selected to represent Shanghai in feelings of biner hatred against all who are
course esterday afternoon at the Range, says connected with the guilty parties. There is a the N. C. D. News of 7.1 inst. A let wind good deal of human nature in man, and it prevailexi most of the time, but the light was would certainly be utterly contrary to human nature to suppose that even that generous,
very good on the whole, and some good scores were made. Between the third and fifth shots hearty, impulsive creature,. the British blue-
at the 60 yards range the presence of a mirage jacket, beloved of all who really know him caused trouble-all the score cards showing well, is likely to forget the incident in a hurry.inners or magpies at this point. Mr. C. Hill There had been various petty quarrels dur- did some remarkable sho. ting, his first thirteen
the Japanese house-tax, is fixed for the 21st that the entrenchments are protected by within two weeks. The burning of the Oling the past few days between British and shets bring all bulls.
November,
Sub-Marines for the Far East.. The German socialist papers, usually well informed, announce that sub-marines, also naval engines and machinery, are being
made at Stettin and Kiel for Russia.
The New York Herald reports that five submarines have been shipped from the Pacific coast, presumably for Japan.
(N. C. Daily News,)
Financial Expedients in Japan.
Tokio, 6th October.
armour-plate and concrete roofs.
THE SEAMY SIDE.
News, of Gighting at Laeyang, shows the The following extract, from the Kerca Daily
seamy side of war:-
Godowns was followed by a large blaze on the Honam side to the east of the city. Over 100 houses were burned. On Saturday sight last a the broke out in i hirteenth Street, the Thir een Hungs, and many houses were burned The fire raged fiercely for some hours.
Another correspondent writes that a fire broke out on the 8th at 8 p.m. at the rear of the Cus tom House, and burned for three hours before it could be got under control. The famous eating-house, known as the Hang Fang, and the well-known bakery, Kau Yu, were destroyed together with many smaller shops. Fortunately, the eating-house and bakery were covered by insurance. It is believed that the outbreak originated in a tin-shop by the over-heating of a soldering iron which put a quantity of resin on fire, and during the excitement which ensued some kerosene was upset and burst into flames, The total damage is at present unknown.
A NEW COLLEGE.
Fearless and Brumble, and the Lion and Dễ French sailors belonging respectively to the cidd, whenever they met on shore, but nothing of any serious nature was apprehended, or the commanders would certainly have taken care that their respective crews should not be ashore at the same time. About 30 p.m. yesterday four blue-jackets of the Bramble were quietly en- joying themselves in the bar-room of the Colon- ial Hotel in the French Concession, when some 15 French sailors rushed in and attacked them. Chairs were broken op and used as weapons, and presently the whole excited crowd swarin- ed into the road and continued the fight, knives were drawn by the French sailors and two ol the British sailors were rather badly cut. Re- inforcements arrived in the shape of five lusty residents, and this caused the French sailors to beat a basty retreat to another hotel a few hundred yards away. The residents succeeded without much difficulty in pacifying the blue- jackets.
Capt. Boismagon captained the team. Sergle .M.S. Iphigenia supplied the scorers. Capt. Major Rundle was in charge of the Range, and
Watson represented Shanghai; Mr. H. J. H. kong; and Lieut. Carr, R., Penang. Tripp, Singapore; Major Brodie Clarke, Hung.
Scores from other ports have not yet been received. Last year's scores read as follows:-
1903-Singapore Shanghai Henglong..... Appended are yesterday's scores-
Messrs.
C. Richard (Artillery)......... T. H. U. Aldridge (1..!!)... C. Hill ("B" Co.) J. E. Watson (Maxims).. 1. Mellowes (Artillery) E. H. Lynch (Artillery)...
917
915
891
33 33
32 33
35 32 16 93 29 33 30 gi
31 30 30 gi 34 33 25 92
On Monday morning General Kuroki rade forward to the hill above Haiyentai, through Chinese villages whose only inhabitants were wounded Russian soldiers, past the funeral pyres of the cremated dead and many hastily made graves. After traversing fields which the contending armies had trampled into bogs the staff reached the hill where the sight that The Premier, as already announced, address-met their gaze was one which has seldom been ed the meeting of Governors yesterday, and equalled in the history of war, the Finance Minister entertained them at
From the hill-top, which was less than tiffin to-day. He said that he was satisfied with the successful flotation of the last twall directions to the plains below. The a quarter of a mile long, ravines led in series.of exchequer bonds, and hoped for the same result for the forthcoming issue of eiglity sides of the hill were honeycombed with million yen. He defied any anxiety as to the trenches, counter-trenches and rifle pits.
While this incident was taking place some economic conditions. There had been no con-
Near the summit there lay in the sun the
six blue-jackets of the Fearless and Bramble sidemble increase in the currency, but the
blackened and bloated corpses of two hundred
were sitting in the "Bar-of-all-Natious" on the export trade was vaster than in 1993.
Russians who had apparently been shot down
German Concession, amicably fraternising with The expenses in 1995 would be greater than when almost within reach of their goal. The
an equal number of French sailors. About in 1904, though he was unable to make a de-hill was everywhere dented and furrowed by
845 p.m. there was a hurried rush, and ten finite statement. Increased taxation would be shell, and fragments of steel from exploded
French sailors tumbled in, some of them the resorted to, but there was a limit to its re-missiles strewed the ground. The battlefield in former days must have been struck with the
worse for wear and evidently some of the party sources, and it would be necessary to raise the was littered with rifles, twisted bayonets, cook-delapidated appearance of the place. The build. who had already made trouble two hours be bulk of the necessary funds by the issue of ing pots all shattered out of recognition by the ings were falling to ruin and repairs were never fore. They at once commenced to quarrel with the British sailors and wanted them to
Advices dated from Shanghai on ih inst., public bonds. He urged local economies and Japanese shell fire. Several broken drams lay dreamed of. Now the inner buildings have the encouragement of foreign trade,
state-Business reported-Tugs at Tis. 47 about, and blood was everywhere. Upon the been swept and garnished. Muc. of the rub-fight, in spite of the remonstraces of their own blood-soaked turf lay caps and uniforms all bish has been carried away. Doors have been
mates who had been so friendly with the Brit-Farabam, Boyd's at Tls, 1804/180/178/176) for "ord." Indo-Chinas at Tis. 95 for December. torn and riddled by shot and shell and covered repaired, paint used, and the whole place has a
isb. The whole crowd ran out on the road December, and Tls. 1821/176) for January. with blood.
fresh appearance. Six or seven teachers have when one of the French sailors seized a British
Chinese Engineering and Mining Co, at Tls. 7
(Kobe Herald.) Port Arthur's Desperate Plight.
.London, Sept. 28th,
According to a report from Viceroy Alexeieff, Port Arthur is now terribly menaced by the attacking force. The garrison sustained con- siderable losses during the fighting last week. There is abundance of provisions, but ammuni tion is certainly scarce. The guns have been much injured by constant use. All other details aro kept secret.
Accurate Information for Russia. Grand Duke Nicholas has left for the far
East. The pretext given for his departure is that he is going to inspect the troops, for the purpose of obtaining accurate information concerning the Russian position in Manchuria
for the Tzar.
The thirst for Wasters learning is still very evident among the Cantonese. Changes are taking place which would have seemed impos- sible a few years ago. The latest move, and one very much to the credit of the Chinese, is the opening of a college in the Examination Hall. Those who have visited this hall, or balls,
J. Welch (K.N.) ................................... 31 31 29 91 C. Dewing (Police)... 31 29 30 90 W. O. Lancaster ("A" Co.)... 31 29 30 90 T. Wilson (Police) ........... 25 30 24 79
Total
COMMERCIAL.
908
Bullets strewed the ground and the whole been engaged, and a hundred or more young blu-jacket by the collar and stabbed him from 9. Sumatras at Tls. 66 for October. Maats-
scene was one of such bloody carnage that it is impossible to believe that such desperate fight- ing has ever before occurred.
THE BALTIC SQUADRON.
men are trying to gain a little knowledge of English and some other elementary studies. If all the schools in Canton could be put under proper management much more good could be done. However, the Chinese seem determined
to work out their own salvation and they should
The following telegram has been received in be encouraged. official quarters in Takio:-
With regard to rumours current in Paris that the Baltic Squadion returns to Kiet and will coal there, the Kolnische Zeitung writes, apparently on official authority, that Russia
has been informed that in the exercise of Ger- man neutrality the Balt c Squadron cannot be allowed to pass the Kiel canal and therefore there is no reason for its return. The squadron will certainly go by the Great Beh. As for the question whether belligerent ships shall receive 'coal in German ports it is for the German Government to decide, and as that Government A St. Petersburg telegram, says that Admiral has already informed Russia, it will go to
Vladivostok Commander
Re-called.
Besobras off, Commander-in-Chief ofthe Vladi- vostok Squadron, has been called back.
A Warning.
The Russ has warned Russia morto under- rate the military power of Japan.
Korea
Chemulpo, 29th September.
extreme lengths to observe the obligatious of neutrality. Of course coaling at sea is a matter beyond the reach of observation and legitimate
action.
KUSSIAN ADVANCE GUARDS.
The following telegram has been received a the Tokio Foreign Department:-The cocinys advance guard detachment, consisting of one
THE SMUGGLING OF RIFLES.
The Waiwapu seemingly knows nothing about the shipment of anns and ammunition into Canton by German firms. It may be true that the such firms are not guilty, or not the only guilty ones. This is not so important as is the fact that arms and ammunition are being sent into Kiangtung and Kwangsi by the ship load. Perhaps not a week passes without hun- dreds, yes, thousands, of miles pass up the river: Where they go to only those in the secret know. But that the rides pass OD is known to a good many people. Sometimes they are shipped to officials, and the papers seem to be all right for transit passes. But
that the rifles are not to be used for the Government seems to be well understood One rumour, which appears to have some truth about it, is that the friad Society is importing arms. There is no doubt that the friad Society is unusually active. In some sections of the country the officials are power less to cope with them. Meetings are held regularly and with no attempt at secrecy. The
behind in the right cheek. The unfortunate man fell to the ground, and his assailant deliberately stabbed him in the throat, just above the left collar bone, the knife plunging deep into the left long. The French sailors at ance took to their heels, and the British car- ried their unfortunate comrade (a stoker on H.M.S. Bramble) to the house of Dr. Rocse, state from loss of blood, and expired almost but the pour fellow was already in a dying immediately. The body was removed to the martuary at the Cemetery, and left there for an
inquest to be held today, and the funeral will take place to-day, at 5 p.m.
is the use of the knife, and the criminal laxity The one fact which stands out prominently
of discipline which enables French sailors > go round at large with such a deadly weapon in their possession. In no other navy is such satisfied me uurtag the recent visit of the a thing permitted, but personal observation French Admiral that nearly every French sailor carried a sheath-knile, and what can be more dangerous and conducive to bloodshed than one of those terrible weapons in the bands of a hot-beaded man, still more milamed by absinth! Surely this dreadful affair will induce
chappijs, at Thu, 310 for October and Tls, 320 $27. Telephones at Tis. 68.
for December. Colonies at Tls. 21.
Astors at
Business done direct :-Shanghai and Hong. kew Wharfs at $1324. Indo-Chinas at Tls. 933
ham, Boyd's at Tls. 175 cash, Tis. 177 for Octo- for October and Tis. 95) for December. Farn-
ber and Tls. 180 for December. Wei-hai-wei Hall and Holtz at $31, Telephones at Tls. 68. Golds at $241 for December.. Astors at $27. Gas at Tis. 102.
To-day's Advertisements.
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ALIVERIES the day after.
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the French naval authonties to issue some THE Steamship
Fearless and the two French gun-boats were stringent orders on the subject? H. M. S.
to have left to-day for Shanghi, but this fatal
Mr. Megata, Financial Adviser to the Korean began on Sept. 25th an offensive movement, in different places is well known. Yet the cager to know what steps are being taken by Infantry battalion and two Cavalry squadron, number of members belonging to the societylly has detained them, and every one is Government, arrived here to-day by the Ohio. probably for reconnoîtring, in the region be magistrates are helpless. The soldiers have e respective commanders to discover the
Mr. Hayashi, Japanese Minister at Seoul, and Mr. Hagiware, Chief Secretary to the Minister, 'came here to receive him. Mr. Megata will go to the capital today.
lant
Fanch:
this
tween the Mandarin road and the heights sur- rounding Tumitsa village.
been sent to Kwangsi, and the few that are This movement left are not sufficient to attempt the arrest of was checked by our troops.-The-enemy re- tired along the whole line, pursued by our
any members of the Triads. It is said that Cavalry. No advance of the enemy north of the Viceroy's visit to Kwangsi before taking the Triads are waiting to see the outcome of Dawan, on the left bank of the Liao, but a strengthening of the Japanese forces in the would encourage the Triads. Rumours of up. up arms. A defeat of the Viceroy's troops, neighbourhood of Shanchan has been preceiv-risings occur annually as the year draws to a ed, also their Cavalry have made an appear close, so we should not be over-much disturbed ance in the valley of the Pouho.
by rumours of unrest.
parties concerned in what cannot be called other than a brutal murder-China gazitie.
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THE Japanese Minister, who for several years past has spent the summer months at voriaus Thames-side, resorts, has been staying year at Richmond, His Excellency was un able to go farther away owing to the course of events in the Far East, but at. Richmond it was of course, possible for him to be in cons-A UEPARTMENT inquiry is proceeding at the THE Osaka market for cotton shirtings usefu with the Legation in Grosvenor Admiralty, in which some of the most distio for the Army, which at one time rose con- Gardens, For twelve mouths the members of guished authorities in the Service are taking siderably so that prices were doubled in con the secretarial staff in London have been part, as is the relative advantages of a buile sequence of the scarcity of stock, declined by working at high-pressure, and holidays have ship and a first-class cruiser. The point is 35 to 40 sen per piece of 24 yards on the 25lb. been quite out of the question. Since the out what superiority the battleship, with its slow The decline was due to the circulation of a break of the war an immense number of movement, would have with its heavier arma report that the Mitsui Bussaa Kaisha had new regulations affecting the Consular service It is learned from an official source that various tablegrams has passed between the Foreignment, against the alert and mobile cruiser? purchased considerable stock at Shanghai will probably be put into operation at the close Office al Tokio and the Minister in Loddon, The cruiser would probably have a quicker Hongkong, and Singapore, and also to the of the present year. They will be largely based and the work of decoding these alone has been delivery of fire to the extent of at least two to falling off of the Army requirements. Thereupon the report of the Committee, issued last a task of very considerable magnituds. In the one Would this equalise the weight of metal was a further decline of 40 to 50 sen on the winter, appointed to inquire into the constite principal room at the Legation the click of thrown by the battleship? Upon the answers 27th. The peony brand of calico produced by tion of the service. Lord Lansdowne, it is she typewriter may be heard all day long, and to this question the future of shipbuilding to a the Mie Spinning Company, which at one time understood, would have carried out some of the a tape machine, which has recently been large extent depends. It is at least a
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