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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1904.
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BIRTHS.
On the 1st December, at Lachokco, the wife of Rev. A. W. LAGERQUIST, of n daughter.
On 11th December, at 3, Pootung Terrace, Poolung, the wife of John Waight, of a son. :
MARRIAGE.
On the 10th December, at Holy Trinity Cathedral, Shanghai, CHARLES ARTHUR, youngest son of W. C. Howard, chief Tide. surveyer, 1.M.C. Kiukiang, to ROSE Lavinia ALSFORD SANDERS, of Shanghai,
DEATHS.
At the Victoria Nursing Home, Shanghai, on the roth inst., ELIZABETH MACP, aged 36 years.
On 11th December, at the Isolation Hospital, Shanghai, of smallpox, KATIE, aged 6 years, the third beloved daughter of Mr. and Mrs, O.
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The Hongkong Celegraph
HONGKONG, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1904.
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
THE Yokohama Quarantine Station's isolation hospitel was buint down on the 26th uit.
THE Japanese Goverment has ordered from | Krupps* 66 guns delivemble in ten months.
We have received a blotter from Messrs. Dod- well & Co., as representing the Alliance Assur- ance Co., Ltd.
The Samion, with Mr. Lawton of the Daily Telegraph on board, left Chefoo on the 6th on
a secret erland.
MR. Archibald Little has succeeded in getting a mining concession at Kiangpeh-ting in Chungking of Szechuan.
A Tokio wire of 9th inst, says that the strength of the besieged is now believed to be between six and seven thousand.
Silk Filature at Cheloo for cocoens when they SOME coolies for, South Africa were raiding a
were stopped by a Japanese, Major Morita, and some of his man, who arrested aix of them and took them to the major's quarters. A large body of coolies then attacked the major's house, and a battle royal ensued, the Japanese Consul
and his constables at last coming to the rescue. The Taotai was inquiring into the matter
By kind permission of Col. Caulfield and officers, the Band of the rtoth Mahratia Light Infantry will play the following selections at the flongkong flotel to-morrow; evening. Grand March..." Herolqua* ******** Schubert Grand Pariotic Fantasia "The Diamond Jubiles". Kappy Sacred Song Or Pro Noble Piccolomini Vale..." Braganza.Godfrey Popular Selection...." Comer Songs "Cheviller Descriptive Vocal Poika.. The Jolly Blacksmiths Buckley. God Save the King.
... i
this.
Captain fdmonds said he was willing to do |-1 HE WRECKS ON BOMBAY REEF.
The guarantee having been drawn up and banded to the carpenter, the charge was with drawn and the men left to return to their duty.
STILL RECALCItrant.
In the afternoon L Gallias, L. Kuradolas, and S. Papiereras, firemen, and three of the de- fendants in the above case, were again placed before the Hon. Barnes-Lawrence for still refusing to return to their duty. They said they did not understand why they should, and they would not go on board.
said the charge had been proved and they were The Magistrate explained to them again, and to go to four weeks' imprisonment, and to for felt six days' pay. Should the vassal leave before the expiration of their sentence the men' were to be placed on board the steamer before she sailed,
PROGRAMRE of music to be performed by the band of the 14th Mahrattas on the Now Pa-morning the men werd to be removed to gaol As the steamer leaves at daylight to-morrow rade Ground, on Monday Bext, from 4 to 5.30 and then placed on board this evening.
p.m.
Roman March...... Overture to
Chanson de Matin. Selection from.... Ofertoire... Selection from......"
**Transcription
"Action from an} LefeburaWely
Rosamunde "...
Rigoletto "...... transcription from an organ composition" Der Frischurtz God save the Klust
............................Schubert
Sit E. Elgar
King Hall Weber
An old Chinese woman was charged before Mr. H. H. J. Gompertz with kidnapping a girl
THE HONGKONG HIGH-LEVEL TRAMWAYS CO., LTD.
Capt. Jackson, of the as, Laertes which ar rived from Saigon to-day, makes the follow ing report-Weather fine and clear, light
TELEGRAM
THE WAR.
THE NAVAL ATTACK.
winds, sea smooth as far as "Paracels from thence to port strong N.E. monsoons, and high head sea. On 13th inst. al 845 am, observed two steamers on Bombay Reef bore
AT PORT ARTHUR. down towards them and made out one to be
TORPEDO BOAT MISSING, the Baron Gordon; the other bad black painted hull with white band round, black funnel, der ricks up and rigged as if it had been discharging kindly forwarded to us the following tele- Mr. M. Noma, Consul for Japan, has cargo, one boat in davits on starboard side gram near bridge; could not see anybody on board, so proceeded on voyage,
age
THE NAVY LEAGUE IN HONGKONG;
the general meeting of members and asso
Following is the report to be presented at
ciates of the Hongkong branch of the League, to be held in the old Chamber of Commerce Room, City Hall, on Monday, the 19th inst., at 5.15 p.m. 2
Tokio, 15th Dec., 4·55 p.m.
The Commander of the Third Squadron reports that two torpedo-bost fotillas attack ed the Sevastopol and the commissioned ship at 3.30a.m. on the 14th during a heavy.
snow storm.
rest returned in safety,
One torpedo-boat is still missing, but the
tion station and the picketship reported that On the morning of the 14th our observa-
the Sevastopol's bow had sunk three feet.
From 11:30 p.m.of the 14th to 3 am, on the rgtb, six torpedo-boat flotillas and special torpedo-hosts incessantly attacked the Sevas- fopol, Otuasny and the commissioned ship. The details are not yet reported, but at
The past two years have, so far as the local Following is the report for presentation to branch of the Navy League has been con the starcholders at the twentieth ordinary Cerned, been years of considerable interest, general meeting, to be held at the Company's especially since the outbreak of the Kusse registered offices, Alexandra Buildings, Des Japanese War, but the committee have judged Voeux Road, on Friday, the 23rd inst., at noon-it wise, whilst keeping a vigilant eye upona.m. on the 15th the observation station re-
in Canton and bringing her to this Colony for To the shareholders of the Hongkong High- Current events, to adhere. strictly to the Navy ports that the Sevastopol's bow was further
certain purposes. The charge was proved, and a sentence of six months' hard labour passed. But the parties misunderstood the position, and the girl fell down in a dead faint when she was told she had to go to six months' hard labour, while the old Jezebel was chuck, ling at getting off, scott free! But Nemesis was at hand, in the shape of Detective Inspec- tor Murison, who seeing the condition of affairs, quickly explained the true position, and then it was the old harpy who fainted, while the girl telt, smiling, with her guardians
CONTRABAND TROUBLE IN
HONGKONG.
THIRTEEN MEN PROSECUTED.
Level Tramways Co., Ltd. Gentlemen,-We beg to lay before you the report and statement of accounts for the year eading goth November, 1904, The net profits for the twelve months, after paying charges and all run ning expenses, and making provi. sion for auditors' fees, amount to...$46,739.91 To which has to be added the bal. ance brought forward from last ac- count..........
CONSULTING COMMITTEE.
4,283.58
sunk, with the torpedo tube completely im. mersed.
League walchword 'efficiency,'", and, not to plunge into those thorny international ques tions of contraband and the rights of neutrais which have plentifully arisen during the course of the present war. The unfortunato incidents OLD "THALES" AT SASEHO. which have occurred, inculcate, however, one very useful lesson, namely, the large number of RELEASE OF CREW AND SEIZURE OF CARGO,
|| cruisers which would be necessary ju time of war if our sea-borne commerce is to be ade quately protected,
The examination of the carge of the German steamer Veteran (late British steamer Thaler), Your committee has, from time to time, which was recently captured outside Fort offered gunsery prizes on behalf of this branch | Arthur, was completed on Sunday last, bays $59.523-49 of the Navy League, but unfortunately the the Kobe Herald, of 7th inst., when the opinion service regulations do not appear to admit of of the Procurator was sought with regard to the the acceptance of the offer. It is satisfactory, validity of the capture. Yesterday, says a however, to racord that a special medal is now dispatch to the Asahi, the Procurator declared awarded by the authorities for proficiency is the seizure of the steamer and cargo to be law- guanery and that an Admiralty return is ful published for general information which shows capacity of the different ships. the results of the firing and the relative hitting
4,640.07
Az 1 from this has to be deducted re- muneration to general managers (5% on gross earnings) Leaving available for appropriation...$45,88342 Your general maungers and consulting com A. W. Barnes Lawrence, Marine Magistrate, share be paid to shareholders, absorbing This morning, before the Hon. Captain L.mittee recommend that a dividend of $15 per Captain H. B. C. Edmonds, of the s.s. Craigearn, 518,750; that $4,337.14 be written off stations prosecuted P. Lasites, carpenter, P. Paliologo, and shelters; that $20,000 be transferred to men; L. Gallias, L. Karabolas, S. Paperieras, be carried to new profit and loss account, G. Mamoon, A. Sandell, G. Eaplin, able sea-Reserve Fund and the balance, viz., $2,796.38 Abdul Aziz, and H. Peterson, firemen ;.G. Zante, donkeyman, and L. Mameledge, of the
Messrs. R. K. Leigh and C. Ewens and the above vessel, for disobeying his lawful com
Hon. Mr. C. W. Dickson having resigned, mands by refusing to proceed to sea.
Prosecutor stated that the defendants refused the Hon. Mr. W. J. Gressan were invited Messrs. 1. Urange and J. Scott Harston and duty on account of the steamer carrying what fill the vacancies and accepted seals on THE quarters of the Intelligence Department of they considered to be contraband of war, Six the Board, In accordance with Rule 15 of the men, five firemen and a donkeyman, re- the British garrison at Tientsin were partially fused duty yesterday morning, and the others
this morning. The cargo of the Craigear constared-of-rice, sugar, oil-cake, castor vil general cargo. Ile had no reason to suppose cotton and brass, besides Other small items of
that any of these goods were intended for warlike The following statement had been given him by the chartarane michovenier, stów- wing that the cargo is not intended for a belligerent Power: "With reference to the cargo of rice, sugar, and general merchandise, shipped by your steamer hence to Kobe, and Yokohama, we hereby declare that the whole of same is consigned to private individuals and firms in Hongkong, 8th December, 1904, Japan, and not to any belligerent power, (sd), HooNG FAT & CO., Charterers,
burnt down on the 3rd.
135 THE Total of Chinanfu is visiting Chefoo on business and has been entertained by the local Taotai st a banquet at the Beach Hotel.
THE Korean Minister at Peking, who has been ordered home, wire; that he cenYEGREES the Government sends him his overdue salary that he may pay his bills.
Dr. F. H. Hall-Wright left here yesterday, per the Kun Sang for Calcutta, en route to South Africa where he has obtained an appointment at the mines in connection with the immigra- tion of Chinese native labour.
Winess, continuing, said he had had no trouble with the crew so far.
The agreement with the men was handed
H.E. Count Gallina, Italian Minister, was to leave Peking on the 8th for Hankow, home-in and examined, and-from this it was shown ward-bound. The China Times says that H.E. that they were bound to serve within 75 N; has won the highest esteem and respect of his and 60° S. to any ports. colleagues and of all who have come in contact with him.
LAST evening Sergeant Watt raided a sus pected gambling den, and caught twelve men in the act of cajoying a game of chance. Placed before Mr. H. H.J. Gompertz this morn- ing the leader of the game was fined $75 and each of the others $3. The paraphernalia and money seized were confiscated.
AFTER serving 4 months and 3 days behind the walls of grim Bilibid, Fred. L. Dorr and Edward F. O'Brien, the proprietor and editor, respectively, of the Manila Freedom, who have been serving sentence for libel on Commis- sioner Legarda, bave been liberated by the authority of President Roosevelt.
THE Nippon contradicts a report to the effect that the strength of the Russians defending Port Arthur at present is about 8,coo, and states that from the result of the general assault com- menced on the 26th ultimo, it has been ascertained that the forces at Port Arthur are about 15,000 The total Russian casualties since the commencement of the investment are estimated by the Japanese at between five and six thousand in killed and wounded.
The carpenter stated that, speaking oa ha half of himself and the other defendants, they did not refuse to do their duty, but they did refuse to carry contraband of war, because they didn't sign for that purpose. They refused to go to a war country.
';
By the Court: Under the circumstances of the explanation given and the statement re garding these goods, the five able seamen among the defendants were willing to return to duty; that is, if the master would undertake to guarantee them against the loss of their cloth. ing and personal effects in the event of their losing them. All the crew claimed similar] treatment.
present members, the Hon. Mr. W. J. Gressan, of the company's articles of association, the Mr. J. Orange and Mr. J. Scott Harston retire, bat, being eligible, offer themselves for re
election.
AUDITORS.
in the absence of Mr. W. H. Potis from the
it may be noted that, generally speaking, the In connection with the question of efficiency shooting continues to be on a high level in the China Fleet, though not quite so good as: formerly in one or two instances,
Among various local matters of importance,
East of Mr. H. F. Wyatt, the Navy League which have occurred during the period under review, may be mentioned the visit to the Far
Envoy.
and, in particular, the establishment of the Mr. Wyatt's tour was a very successful one,
Japan and Shanghai branches of the Navy League must be placed to his credit in this part of the world.
turns before-annimi med kan d
The crew of the Veteran, including the Cap- tain and four other German officers and twenty- four Chinese, were released yesterday. The
medicine, raw cotton, soap, and a quantity of cargo consists of beef, sheep, skius, boots, provisions. There was no ammunition or arms
on board.
BEACHCOMBERS "BAD BREAK.
House of Detention, on being given their qual Yesterday six of the inmates of Hongkong's,
liberty, with the object of looking for work, literally broke loose. They entered a house found their way over to Yaumall, and there
and called for "chow though it was not a restaurant, and finding they could get nothing they started to break up things, smashing.
In Hongkong Mr. Wyatt delivered two lectables and chain an nuisance until the ar out-have been audited by City Hall, on the 2nd June, 1903, at which the rival of the Police put an end to their capers, Mr. F. Maitland and Mr. W. H. Gaskell. Mr. late Governor, Sir Henry Blake, took the chair, and they were placed under arrest, and brought Potts and Mr. Gaskell offer themselves for re-and the other at the Quarry Bay Sugar Works, over to Hongkong. This morning they were
election,
JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON,
General Managers.
BALANCE SHEET
at which Mr. D. R. Law presided. Mr. Wyalt placed before Mr. Gompertz at the Magistracy, also held a successful meeting at Canton, where when the first, the ringleader, was fined $40, or the numbers of members of the Navy League six weeks; the second Sa5; or a days; the in proportion to the number of Britons resident third $25 or two months; the fourth and fifth there is very satisfactory. The season at which $10 or 21 days; the sixth, for want of sufficient bo arrived in Hongkong unfortunately pre- evidence to convict, was discharged with a cluded the idea of a general dinner being given Caution. They are "doing time," and will pro- to Mr. Wyatt by the members and associates bably have to answer to the charge of being of this Branch, but he was privately entertain- absent from the "Home" without leave i $125,000.00ed by the members of the committee and a
30,000,00
For the year ending 30th November, 1994. Liabilities.
Capital account; 1,250 shares of
$100 each, fully paid up...... Reserve fundin Unclaimed dividends................. Local and general liabilities ......... Mortgage R.B.L. No. Be Profit and loss; brought
forward..........$4,283.58
Do. .: for. cur- rent year...............ETARIAT
46,239 91
Total...
Assets.
340.00 9,045.68 29,000.00
50,523.49
.$243,909 17
$125,000.00
useful interchange of views effected.
Since then Mr. Wyatt has met with furber successes in Australia and South Africa, and on the 31st October, 1994, a public dinner was given by the head office in his honour to wel- come him on his return,
Amongst other matters which have recently occupied the attention of your committee, may be mentioned the suggested possibility of
SHIPPING NOTES,
The Suma Maris touched a Russian mine in Tailen Bay on the 27th ult. and was nearly wrecked.app
Mr. Norstrom, third engineer of the Swedish steamer Karin, died on board of inflammation of the lungs between Chinwangtao and Cheloo, after accidentally falling into the river at Now.
Great Britain withdrawing from Wei-hai-wei, chwang, teamer Victoria, 930 tons,
Your committes have thought it right to ex- The Chinese
The former Ben liber-Benledi has been re-
named Toyotomi Maris.
press their disapproval of such a step, which arrived at Nagasaki on the 3rd wilb a broken would not only be damaging to British prestige shaft, in tow of the British steamer Hounslow, but would deprive us of a noriberly base in the event of serious trouble occurring in the 24.37856 Yellow Sea
-125.00 1,063.99 616.65
Permanent way,concession and deed
of grant as per last account Stations, crown leaseholds and build- ings (Inland lots 1317, 1333, 1334. 1335, 1353, and R.B. lots 80 & 86) 43,371.43 Rolling stock.................................................... Famiture account......................... Coals and stores in hand..................................an Captain Edmonds, re-called, said there was
Accounts receivable........... nothing whatever in the agreement as to mak-Cash in Hongkong and ing good the, loss of personal effects, and he was not willing to accede to their request.
Hon. Barnes-Lawrence: Before dealing with you men I put before you the position in which your case stands. Your vessel is chastered to carry certain goods to two ports in Japan, Ko be and Yokobama. Certain of these goodsi such as rice and sugar, may be régarded as "conditional" contraband; that is to say, it is not considered contraband if the transaction in regard to its use is a purely commercial one. and not dove with the intent of assisting in the war, but simply for the purposes of gain. To A CURIOUSLY amusing case came on before create an offence a belligerent destination is Mr. F. A. Hazeland, at the Magistracy, this essential. In this instance, I hold in my hand a morning, in which a Mabommedan charged statement from the charterers to the effect that another with using abusive language, the the vessel's cargo is consigned to private in- cause of the trouble arising out of the dividuals and firms in Japan and is not intend change of bour in the service at the mosque, ed for the use of the belligerents. This being It appeared that the complainant arrived the case your refusal of duty cannot be enter after the service had begun, and so be remon-lained. By the articles of agreement you are strated with the "master of ceremonies" for bound to continue in this service, as you are beginning so early, and before he had arrived. not called upon to carry out ahy duties outside "You are not the son of a Prince," said the its provisions.-- I give you this opportunity to defendant, "and I cannot keep three hundred re-consider your act, which will, if presisted in, people waiting for you." And this was the involve serious consequences. I understand casurdelli, Mr. E. J. Grist, of Messrs. Wilkin- that the master is prepared to withdraw the son and Grist, appeared for, the complainant, charge if you return to your duty. and Mr. John Hastings for the defendant. His Worship, however, said that he need not call upon either of the legal gentlemen for any pleadings, as he did not consider any case bad been proved against the defendant of using language likely to provoke a breach of the | 1366–C | peace," and dismissed the suMMONS.
WINE & SPIRĪT.
MERCHANTS,
34, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, 1ST FLOOR. Oppos te Post Office. Hongkong, 16th December, 1904.
An interval was then allowed the men for the purpose of discussing the
matter.
The carpenter then, as spokesman, said that if the captain would given them an assurance that their personal effects would be made good in the event of any accident to the same on this voyago, they would consent to go,
Shanghai Bank ......................$ 47,10200 Cash and compradores' orders in hand.........
2,251.54
Total............
49/353-54
$243,909.17
PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT. Dr.
To salaries and wages...$ 22,645.91 To maintenance and repairs. To charges..........
To coale and stores ...... To rates, crown. rent and Fite lo
surance ANTARA VAKARYAKTAKTIRAJDEJOJ
rent
To gedown and station
esssundry rents received... 830.00 To office rent and clerks' salaries... To balance...
Total......
3.833-53 3.245.80 11,078.86
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The drifting ico has driven all the steamers Since the last general meeting-of the mem- | ́out of the Lino at Newchwange bers and associates of the Hongkong branch of the Navy League, which took place in January, 1903, we have lost lie services of our indefati- gable hon, secretary, Captain G. C. Anderson, who has retired to the old country for a well- earned rest
Sabsequently, at the request of the com- mitice, Mr. E. W. Mitchell kindly consented to act as hon, secretary for a few months and later we were able to secure the services of Mr. A. R. Lowe as hon. secretary.
SHIPPING AND MAILS:
HAILS DUE
English (Malta) 17th inst.
Canadian (Athenian) 17th inst. American (Manchuria) 18th lost. Canadian (Empress of China) zoth inst. German (Prins Eitel Friedrich) zoth inst German (Rová) sist fust, Indian (Latsang) 26th inst; American (Coptic) 26th inst. Australian (Taiyuan) 18th inst. the
The s Jogami arrived at New York on 13th josta on
The s.5. Germanicus sailed from Victoria, B.C. on 14th insta
The H. A. L. sa Silkonta from Hamburg left Singapore for this on 15th ∙Pitty and may be expected here on 22nd inst
Mr. B. Layton, who did yeoman service for this branch as hou, treasures, resigned the post a few months ago, and Mr. S. J. Stabb hai 910.73 kindly consented to act in his place.
The following are the present members of the committee Mr. H. E. Pollock, K.G. (President), The Honourable Gershorn stewart, 1,74f1.64 3,000.00 Mr. M. Chatterton Wilcox, Mr. M, W. Slade, 50.523.49 Mr. U, H. Law, Mr. T. E. Cochrace, Mr. E. W. Mitchell, Mr. B. Layton, Mr. N. J. Stabb, hon. ..$ 97,084.96
treasurer, and Mr. A. R. Love, hon, secretary,
The number of members and, associates of this branch is as follows, namely; 285 mem- The C. P. R. Co's sa. Emprest of China By amount brought forward from
last year...$ 4,283.58 bers and 35 associates.
arrived at Nagasaki at 3 p.m. on 15th inst, and By transfer fees.........
left again at 7 a.m., Friday, for Shanghai where By traffic receipts for the year to date this Colony (exclusive of the services) exceeds
The number of British adult residents in she is due to arrive at 5.30 p.m., on 17th init By interest.
The C. P. R. Co's s.s. Alkentan arrived at 1,200, and it is to be boped, therefore, that Shanghai at 6 am on 14th inst, and left | residents will come forward as either members again at 11 p.my same day, for Hongkong or associales in larger numbers. The sub where she is due to arrive at 5 p.m., on 17th scription is only $5 a year for members, and ga | inst a year for associates, and there is no entrance
2.00
91,740.3
1,059.07 Total................................$ 97,084.96 JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON, General Managers, ple
We have compared the above statement with the books and yeuchers of the company and found it to be correct.
W. H. CASKELL 7 V
F. MAITLAND
Hongkong, 8th December, 1904.
Auditors.
fee
CHEAPOLLOCK,
President,
Navy League, Hongkong Branch.
The O, & O. 5. 'S. Cò.a ss. Coptic with mails, &c, from San Francisco to the 26th ult, via Honolulu, has arrived at Yokohama, and leaves for this port to-morrow morning, via Inland Sea, Kobe, Nagasaki and Shanghai, and la dua bere on sóth Inst.