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SUBSCRIPTION RATES (IN ADVANCE). DAILY $30 per annum. WEEKLY-$13 per annum."
THE boxing contests at Kowloon for the championship of the Fleet commenco to-mor- row evening, and will be continued on Friday and Saturday evenings. There is a very large list of entries, and the sport is certain to be
capital.
WITH reference to the murderous assault made upon Chinese constable. Fan, Ching, in the New Territory on the 31st ulto., we learn that several arrests were made yesterday, and it is said that the men taken were identified by the constable as his assailants. They now
leave hospital, where he is at present detained.
NAVAL NOTES.
H.M.S. VENGEANCE". As recorded in our columos last evening the
British battleship Vengeance, which was due to leave here for Malta on Friday, has been de- tained, and we understand that there is every probability of the vessel being ordered to pro- ched to Ceylon and re-commissioning at Colombo.
H.M.S. Dładem will be joining the Ching Squadron very shortly, as it is understood she has received orders to commission on the
the station.
· TURI TOPIUS.
All this mong gallops were performed on the inner track, and subjoined is given the record of times. For sake of brevity (b) when used against any pony denotes "boy rider."
Fiscal, 1 mile, (?), 36, 1.10, 1.45, 239]»«^ Rare Rose, mile, (7), (P), 34), 1.0, 1.43. Coronet Rose, if mile, 38, 1.13%, 1.48, 225, 3.55, 3.278.
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La France Rose, (b), r† mile, 39, 113, 1.481. 3,23,2.55 3/5
Marechal Nist Rose, (b), 14 m'le, (?), (?),
The rales por quarter and per mensem, proportions await trial until the man Fan Ching is able to ath March to relieve the Amphitrite now an 343, 1:11† 1.47 1/5; finished lame.
The dally inse is dutivorod free when the address is accessible to messenger. On copies sent by post an seblitional $1,80 per quarter in charged for postage. The postage on the weekly imte to any part of the
world is 30 cents per quaiter.
Single Copies, Daily, ten conts; Weekly, twouty.
five centa
Tux following telegraphic information, dated the 1st inst., has been received from the Suma- tra Director and Manager of the Maatschappy tot Mijn-Boschsen-Landbouwexploitatic_in Langkat, Ld.:-
+
Gallons. Daily aggregate output of Crude Petro-
leum ......
......................................... 87,000
The Hongkong Celegraph Crude Petroleum in Tanks at date....250,000
HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1905.
THE HEALTH OF THE COLONY,
Those members of the Press in several Oriental ports who have occasionally allow
Cases.
Kerosene made since the date of the pre-
ceding -monthly telegram........ 83,000 Kerosene shipped since the date of the
preceding half-monthly telegram... 63,000. Kerosene in stock at Refinery at date... 84,000
There is to be another slight alteration in: the outward appearance of II.M.'s ships; it being stated an order will shortly be issued directing the gaff to be dispensed with."
THE HONOKONU, CANTON AND MACAO STEAM-BOAT CO., LTD.
Following is the report of the board of directors to the ordinary half-yearly meeting of shareholders' to be held at the office of the company, on Tuesday, the 14th inst., at 'zz' o'clock, noon :
The directors beg to submit to the share- holders the report and statement of accounts for the half-year ending 31st December last.
After paying running expenses, salaries, premia of insurance, repairs and all other out- brought forward from last account, the sum of $106,160.88 at credit of profit and loss ac- From this amount the directors re-
Empress of India Rose, r mile, joined by High Frequency, imile, 34, 1.078, 1.40 4/5, 2.15; being whipped at the finish.
Lamarque Rose, (b), and Gëm Rose, (b), mile, 35 1/5, 1.10 1/5, 1442/5, 2.19 3/5, 2.56.
Invincible Rose and Rosy Morn Rose, (b), 14 mile, 37, 1.15, 1.48 3/5, 2.27, 2.567/5.
Policy, (b), 1 mile, 371, 1.14, 1.51), 2.25. Halifax, (b), I mile, 36 2/5, 1.11 2/5, 1.45, 2.18.
Esquimalt, ( b ), 14 mile, 40, 1.16, 1.57, 2.258. 2.58.
Semati, 4 mile, 37, 1.15, 1.51, 2.36, 2.59 4/5 Grand Llama, a mile, 338, 1,08, 1.42, 2.17). Highland Chief and Alarm, if mile, ( 7 ), 35, 1.11 4/5, 1.46, 2.19.
Salem, 17 mile, (?), 33, 1.08, 1.43}, 218. Highland Fling and Wee Macgregor, I mile, (?), 33, 1.08, 1.46.
MOYAL ENGINEERS' CONTENT:
Last night the Sergeanta' Mess of le Royal Engineers Was decorated and laid out tatefully, for the burent and entertainment of he chief and first-class pelty officers of H.M.S. Vagrance and a most enjoyable "Sinoker!" was hold to bid farewell to all who have been frequenters of this mess. The hearty good-blowship with which they have' fraternised togther was amply illustrated in the jovial mannerin which the R. E's welcomed their guests of be even- ing, and on speaking to a petty office from the Vengeance who attended last night's function a correspondent says he spoke very lighly of the sergeants and the right royal way hey have always expressed their friendship br their comrades of the sister service. The prigramme was a brilliant one and no time was alowed to pass between the turns. Quarter-master Sergeant Saunders took the chair and proved himself a worthy president. At ordimry times his presence is enough to make all about him feel jolly and at their ease and on this special occasion, he excelled himself and guided the night's enj yment jo a most successful issue. Corporal Roberts acted as pianist, and was never at a loss to accompany even the most difficult songs without music. Staff Sergeant Walstow opened the concert with a humorous song setting forth the difference of single and married folk. Mr. Christie, of H.M.S. Vaugeance, next gave with feeling Long shoreman Billy, and in quick succes.
master Sgt. Bacon, All have a drink with me, That he was taken at his word could be told by the accompanying clink of glasses. Jimmy Donovan, next occupied the platform and sang know what it is to be there. Mr. Matson, of the Vengeance, was in fine form in his song The Warrior Bold, while Mr. Middleton's contribution, True, true till death, was a pleasing diversion from com le to sentimental. The inimitable comedian Q, M. Sgt. Waistow again amused the company with At the Christmas Pantomime, and gained loud applause. He is really a talented vocalist, knows precisely how to catch the ear of his audience, and last evening was certainly the star artist. Mr. May, of the Vengeance, sung a highly-amusing naval absurdity, entitled The captain told the mate, after which Mr. Gow Bunnett. There was an interval of ten minutes, sang in broad Scotch My new Kilmarnack
ed themselves to become hysterical overnight, on the occasion of the variety entartain goings, there remains, including $16,352.85 / 4.42 1/5, 2.144, and Heather King, (b), 1 mile, sion came a most appropriate song by Quarter-
the appearance of various forms of cominuni- cable disease in Hongkong, will be surprised, perhaps, to learn that in this "perennial pest port of the Far East, the natal place of plague, Asiatic cholera, smallpox, and every other zymotic ill that Chinese flesh is heir to," disease is by no means so prevalent as "I HAVE TAKEN PLEASURE they would lead us to believe. This in- teresting fact is brought to notice to-day by IN PRESENTING YOUR BRAND | the publication of a return showing the number of cases of communicable diseases which have been notified as occurring in the Colony during the week ended the 4th inst. It is by far the blackest record that has bewo issued for many months, and really
(WATSON'S CELEBRATED E.
BLEND) AS THE FINEST
SCOTCH WHISKY I COULD
PROCURE."
places the Colony in 2 much worse position than is usually the case during the period when epizootic plague is supposed to exist. During the seven days, ended Saturday last, four Chinese died of plague, and as but two cases have occurred since, the number on record since the beginning of A. S. WATSON & CO., the year is only fifteen. Small-pox has in-
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creased slightly, though nothing like to such dimensions as some alarmnists try to make out. During the week there were seven cases all told two of which had a fatal termination. Five of the sufferers were among the European com- munity; one was a Chinese case and the other was that of a Filipino. We are not told whether either of these cases was imported from Shanghai, where, by the way, according to some of the Northern journals, an epidemic of small-pox at present exists, and in the absence of such information we must arrive at the happy conclusion that not even a "trivial case" has been brought in steamers from the Model Settlement. Diphtheria, re- lapsing fever and scarlet fever each add one case to the returns, making for the week, in a Colony with a population numbering close upon three hundred thousand inhabitants, fourteen cases of communicable diseases with but six deaths, four of which were from plague the most fatal disease found in Hongkong. Those who understand so thoroughly the loving interest of Britishers
a
count.
commend that a dividend of one dollar per share balance of $26,160.88 to be carried forward to or $80,000 be paid to shareholders, leaving a
new accourt.
.
THE Theatre Royal was almost crowded last ment given by the Pollard Lilliputian. Opera Company. The Company only arrived from Manila on Monday night where they have had phenomenally successful season, and left to day for Vancouver and the United States where it is expected they will be engaged for quite eighteen months, and are under contract to play in some of the largest theatres and cities in the Union. We wish them every success and prosperity. Last night's perform ance consisted of excerpts from the many popular operas in their repertoire, which they gave in excellent style. Practically every Mr. H. E. Tomkins resigned his seat at the member of the Company contributed, and inboard in consequence of his intended departure every case the item was completely enjoyable, from the Colony and Mr. F. Salinger was nominated by the directors to fill the vacancy subject to confirmation by the shareholders at this meeting.
EWDARD Tock, a German, was charged before Mr. II. 1. J. Gempertz, at the Magistracy this morning, with assaulting Paul Leiningen and Edward Ludwig, in Queen's Road Central. He was also charged with disorderly conduct at the same place. Defendant pleaded not guilty, but said he did strike the complainants, "because i had to " The complainants being unable to speak intelligible English Mr. John Hlance, Chief Inspector of Detectives; inter
preted for themt at the request of the Court. Defendant said that the first complainant used bad language to him, and so he certainly struck him "as it was the proper thing to do." "The two complainants were fighting and he tried to separate them, and then they "interfered with him; and that led to the trouble." He bad, witnesses, but they did not want to be troubled to come to Court in such a matter! Edward was fined $10.
FUNERAL Obsequies oF
FATHER MARTINET,
At nine o'clock this morning all that was mortal of the Rev. J. B. Martinét, of the French Mission to China, was laid to rest in a peaceful and lovely spot within the Sanitarium at Pokfulam. At 8.30 am. the body of the deceased was laid on the bier in the chapel of the mission at Pokfulam, and Mating and lauds were sung over it with a special prayer for the dead, according to the rites of
the Roman Catholic Church. An hour later a solema Requiem mass was sung by the Rev. A. Biun, Procuraleur in charge of the French mission, assisted by the Rev. A. Sallon, as
The adverse conditions of the trade men- tioned in the last report have continued during the six months under review and there is nothing of special interest in connection with the working of the steamers to comment upon.
Seouish King, (b), 1 mile, 35, 1.084/5,
338, Lord, 1:45, 2.12), best performance since training commenced:
Blackbird, 4 mile, 37, 1.09, 1.42. Astrea and Ocean, 17 mile, jój, 1.12), 147bi 2,13, 3.00.
Royal and Woodstock, 1 mile, (?), 378, 1.15, 1.478.
EARLY BIRD.
THE FOOD SUPPLY OF HONGKONG.
We understand that, in connection with the Royal Sanitary Institute of Hongkong, a move- meat is now on foot which should ultimately ensure that the food supply of a population of din and W. II. Potts offer themselves for re-by thoroughly competent officials specially well over 300,000 persons is being inspected election.
The retiring auditors, Messrs. A. O'D. Gour.
W. J. GRESSON, Chairman.
Hongkong, 3rd February, 1905.
December 315!, 1904, ASSETS.
Value of steamers 70- nam, Powan, Heung- shan, Lungshon, this of Fatihan and Kin shari, and rd of Sut- nam, Nunning, Tus- Hing, Lintan & Sanui,
as per last account ...941,500,00
Final payment ac-
count Santi ...... 1,305.00
Value of lighters Sun Lee und
Wo Let..... Value of wharves, hulks, and moor-
ing's DIĻU Value of properties at Canton,
Wuchow and Kengmun Value of spare gear
Value of furniture ...
Value of shares in public companies Value of Chinese bands
Loans on mortgage .............................. Interest accrued............ Sundry debtors .......................uano
December 31st, 1904. LIABILITIES.
SPIRIT MERCHANTS, resident away from the Colony in our welfare, deacon, and the Rev. J. David, as sub-deacon. Unclaimed dividends
HONGKONG,
34. QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL,
FIRST FLOOR,
(WM. POWELL & Co.'s old premises).
For good CLARETS.
For good BURGUNDIES.
For good CHAMPAGNES.
For good RHINE WINES.
For good LIQUEURS.
For good PORTS and SHERRIES.
For good WHISKIES.
For good BRANDIES,
For everything which is good in the drinking line!
N.B.---All our Wines and Spirits are bottled at home, thereby ensuring to our Customers all the advantages accruing from bottling done at home under the direct supervision of the Growers and Distillers as compared
to bottling done in China by Chinamen
al the service of European Firms. Hongkong, 23rd December, 1904.
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will smile at the frequent agitated inquiries as to the health of Hongkong and its cosmo- politan community.
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
INVITATIONS bave been issued for a ball to be given by His Excellency the Governor, at Government House, on the 220d inst.
A MARRIAGE has been arranged, and will shortly take place, between Mr. O. 'D. Thom- son, solicitor, and Miss Frances Alice Lawe.
In consequence of a case of plague occurring in the coolie quarters at Mount Austin Bar- racks members of the West Kents have come down to the lower level during the necessary cleansing and disinfecting operations.
Á SAMPAN Woman at the Magistracy this morning was asked, by Mr. Gompertz, why she gave a wrong name when she was charged with carrying excess passengers. She said it was an accident! Asked if she often met with these "accidents," the dame replied "No! but it is now the Chinese New Year"! Fined $2 or four days.
942,800,co 8,500.00, $1,550.00
and Mr. Christie gave an excellent rendering of The Choirister for which he was laudly encored. Mr. Course, also of the Vengeance, sang an old song entitled Glorious Beer, and his clever asides made this piece go with a good swing, everyone singing lustily in the chorus. The Stowaway, given a considerable length by Mr. Price, of Vengeance, also went well, and after this came aduet, by Messrs. Matson and Christie of H.M.S. Vengeance, entitled Larbourd Watch
hay, which gained well-merited applause. On the same principle of working a willing 'horse Q, M. Sgt Walstow was again brought to the front, and sang Come out, for which the company came out, with loud applause. Now Mr. Christie again ingratiated himself by giving an interesting little story and Mr. Titmus of the Vengeance introduced A Rum.
trained for this important work. Under the scheme a course of fifteen lectures and seven practical demonstrations will be given by Mr. A. Gibson, C.V.S, M.R.C.V.S., Capt. Fitzwilliams, A.S.C., and Dr. F. Clark, M.O.H. Students at- tending these lectures will be thoroughly in- stracted in the examination of animals intend. ed for food, both alive and after slaughter, and the diseases affecting the wholesomeness of meat intended for consumption. Instruction will also be given regarding the examination of mille, bulter, cheese, fish, poultry, game, fruit, vege tables, tinned goods and every other description of food stuffs, together with the legal aspect of food inspection. The first of the series of lectures will be delivered on Friday next, at p.m., others being given every Tuesday and Friday evening until March 31st. Practical demonstrations will be given, at,the Cattle 137,845.77 Depot, slaughter houses, markets and at othery Funny Indian in song. Mr. Mason of the battleship put heart into the old popular 15,980.61 places. We understand that the movement melody Annie Laurie, and Mr. Rager's song 750.00 has the hearty approval of H.E the Governor, Every Bullet has its Billett was another po 653,710.00 and when it is remembered that the com-
1,034.48
palar item Sgt. Woodrofe A.P C., sang Safa in 544,000.00 mittee of the local branch of the institute his father's Arms, after which the Chairman 2,360.25 consists of such gentlemen as the Hon. rose and put into the form of a speech a toast to 11,136.63 Dr. Atkinson, Mr. E. A. Hewett, and Mr. the Naval guests present. He alluded to the A. H. Ough the success of the movement is happy relations of Navy and Army which ha $7,399,66874
practically assured. The fee for the whole said had been solidified by contact with course is $5, and the lectures will be given at comrades of both services. A most gratifying the Institute, to Wyndham Street, where further particulars are obtainable from Mr. Alfred Carter, M.R.S.I., who will also be found at the Sanitary Board Offices.
Amount of capital, 80,oco shares of
$15 each, fully paid up... $1,200,000.00 Amount at credit of depreciation
and insurance fund ... 600,000 oo Amount at credit of equalization.
of dividend fund........
250,000.00. Amount at credit of investment
fluctuation account....
158,444-38
After the mass the body was taken to the burial Sundry creditors........ ground, the Right Rev. Merel, Bishop of Gan-flongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation current account... top, concluding the funeral ceremonies at the Amount at credit of profit and loss grave-side, around which were gathered repre- account sentalives of the Roman Catholic Missions in Hongkong and Canton, to whom the deceased priest was so well-known, and so endeared, besides most of the members of the French
community in this Colony, and many other friends and sympathisers, who sent numerous floral mementos, in token of the fast respect to their pastor who had been called away.
ACTION AGAINST A NATIVE
BANK.
At the Civil Summary Court this morning, before Mr. T. Scrcombe Smith (Puisne Judge),. an action brought by the Deutsche-Asiatische Bank against a native hoag, known as the Wing Shing Hing Bank, doing business at 102, Wing Lok Street, was continued.
Mr. H. E. Pollock, K.C., (instructed by Messrs. Johnson, Stokes and Master) appeared. for the plaintiffs, and Mr. H. N. Ferrers (instructed by Mr. P. W. Goldring) defended.
5,793.00
.36,926.36
42,344.12
SHIPPING JEISAM.
CREW AND CONTRABAND.
Sir Joseph Renals at the Guildhall Police 106,163.88 court last month gave his promised decision in the case of Roca v. Dodwell, which was a $2,399,668.74 claim for damages and wages by a seaman
state of friendship existed, and he hoped it
would always remain so and that it would grow stronger as time went on. He specially wished all warrant and pelty officers of 11.M.S. Vengeance bon voyage and God speed -a wish he expressed on behalf of the warrant and Non Com's of the Royal · Engineers. Mr. Christie returned thanks for his ship- mates, after which Mr. Matson proposed the health of the hon, members to which Mr. Tuckwell of the R.N. yard ably responded Mr. Spencer of the Centurion sang The White Squall and Mr. Smith of the Vengeance gave against the registered owner of the steamship the closing 'song of the evening Embracing Hackney. The vessel ostensibly sailed from all the British Isles Various toasts were Penarth to Hongkong with a cargo of Walsh then drank and after mutual good wishes To amount paid for repairs to strs. $13,391.22 coal, but instead put into Nagasaki and dis. were individually exchanged the company directors and auditors' fees... 4.750.00 charged her cargo under the supervision of separated at midnight, after enjoying to the Balance to be appropriated, viz. :—
the Japanese naval officers, and was eventually full what proved to be one of the most suc Dividend of Si pershare
sold to the Japanese Government. The claim cessful "Smokers ever held in the Colony. for damages was based on the fact that the vessel carried contraband, and the seamen ran extra risks The alderman decided against the scammen. But he expressed his willingness to state a case should either side appeal.
Ar
PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT. December 31st, 1904, Dr.
on 80,000 shares......$80,000.00 To be carried forward to
account.. ......... 26,160.88
-$106,160.88 $124,302.10
Cr.
By amount brought-forward from
last account.....
P
$16,362.85 65,006.17 net earnings of steamers interest on investments....JA 42,821.09. transfer fees............................... UT
112.00
$114,302.10
DEPRECIATION AND INSUrance fund. December 31st, 1904.
To balance.......
Dr.
Cr.
June 30th, 1904. By amount at credit..........
.$600,000,00
THE BANGKOK COLLÍBIÓN CASE. The action brought by Tuan Sam An against the Siam Steam Packet Co, was continued, when Nai Tob gave evidence as to the collision. He was a passenger on the Pass. The night was dark and the lights of the Phel were burning. He saw no lights on the Hongkong, but there were sparks from her funnel. The collision took place soon after he saw the Hongkong. After stopping for a while the Phel proceeded .$600,000.00 upstream. The Hongkong passed down river, -Nai Ming, another passenger on the Phei, said that the Phat whistled before the collision, and rang a bell. He saw sparks issuing from the funnel of the Hongkong, which was show. $250,000 00ing no lights, at any rate witness saw none,--On be' Court resuming, Mr. Gibbins urged that the $150,000.00
Phel was going dead slow at the time, ather wise she would have cut the Hongkong in two. .................$350,000.00 | The Phat was on her proper course, whilst the
Hongkong was on the wrong side of the river. $150,000.co
After discussion, the further hearing of the case was adjourned.
EQUALIZATION OF DIVIDEND FUND. Dr. December 31st, 1904,
Plaintiffs alleged that they had suffered dam- age by reason of the breach by the defendants of a contract dated the 4th October, 1904, and IN reply to messages from the Daily Chronicle, made between the plaintiffs and the defendants informing them of the fall of Fort Arthur, whereby the last-named agreed to purchase telegrams were received from Generals Lord from the plaintiffs a sterling draft on London, Roberts, Wolseley, and Baden-Powell, in which payable on demand, for the sum of £2,000 To balance.... admiration is expressed for the fine fighting sterling, at exchange 1/94, and which said con- qualities shown both by Russians and Japanese. tract was to be completed on the 30th Novem The telegrams are as follows:-" It has been aber, 1904. The defendants failed to completo magnificent defence. What a splendid fellow their purchase on due date, and the plaintiffs By amount at credit. he is to be sure: How all the world must had accordingly suffered damages to the ex- admire him "Roberts.""Many thanks for tent of 5785.84 by such breach. The sale of valuable information. Regret I must express the draft on October 4th at 1/9 amounted to no pablic opinion beyond praise of Stoessel's $31,942.86, and the cost on the 30th November splendid defence, admiration of Russian cour.
at 1/10 11/16 amounted to $21,157.02, hence
age, and indomitable pluck and determination the sum claimed, of Japanese," "Wolseley,"-"General Stoessel's
Cr.
June 30th, 1904.
E. & O. E. Hongkong, 3ni February, 1905.
T. ARNOLD, Secretary. We have compared the above statement with
An order in Council, signed in London | in
Evidence for the defence was taken intro. [ the books, vouchers and securities of the comOctober last; respecting British Protectorates
A. O'D. GOURDIN,
is an honourable surrender, after a splendid ducing voluminous accounts, and at the rising pany, and certify the same to be correct, defence." Baden-Powell."
of the Court the case was again adjourned,"
W. HUTTON POTTE, {Auditors.
"THE following have been chosen to play for the Club in the Rugby match against a Nayal team at Happy Valley to morrow. Kick-off 4.45 p.m.:-Back; }.. A. F. Bourchier; Three- quarters: J. Thomson, Lieut. Hannay, G. D. Bateman, A. S. Kempthorne; Halves; H. Soper A. B. de Veulle; Forwards: P. W. Goldring, Lieut Ranking, Lient. Holden, A. Boyd, J. Hanron, J. C. Steen, D. B. Murray, and H, F. Ghard.
SHIPPING AND MAILS.
MAILS DUE.
Indian (Arratoon Apear) 9th inst English (Bengal) 11th inst., 8 a.m. German (Prina Sigismund) 19th inst, "Canadian (Empress of Japan) 13th inst. Indian (Lairang) 14th insi, German (Zleten) 14th inst, German (Prinsess Alice) 16th lust... American (Manchuria) 35th insf..
The I. C. S. N. Co.'s'ss. Loftang from Cal-
neutrality, is printed in the British Northcutta and the Straits left Singapore for this port Borneo Oficial Gazelle
on 8th last, at 6 am,
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