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NAVAL NOTES.
4th inst. The Vengeance leaves Colombo for Singapore and flangkong on Friday next, the 7th inst.
A whaler's race between H.M.S. Glory and H.M.S. Ocean was pulled off yesterday evening, the Inter winning by about five lengths.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, APRIL
found it in their interest to confine their sup port and shipments to the Company during certain periods specified in a circular issued by Messrs. Welcher & Co, the local agents, on behalf of the Company.
7th inst.
8, 1905.
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ATTEMPTED BURGLARY
OF MESSES. FALCONER'S PREMISES.
3rd lust.
The Glary will probably be going alongside ip in Hongkong has been about $15,non vo ved in the success of the salvage party, that to, if it did not indeed surpass, that previous Excellency the Governor and Vice Admiral in Queen's Road Central. It would appear
Le docks at Kowlnem að an enrly date for the curpose of having one of her barbeite guns lifted out and a new one put'in.
SURVEY WORK IN MIRS BAY.
(From Our Naval Correspondent.) One of the ships of His Majesty's Fleet which is frequently fitting in and out of the port is the little surveying vessel Waterwitch,. which, it may he remembered, sometime 'nge came in for a rough handling during a typhoon just off the southern shores of Formosa Those aboard of her have done much in providing the navigator in Chinese waters with reliable charts, and since the pecupation of Hongkong and the cession of the New Territo y have been responsible for most of the survey work in the territorial waters of the Coinny. She went out recently for a cruise to Mirs Bay and "returned to-day.
THE 9,5. "CARL MENZELL” The East Asiatic Trading Co.'s sa. Car? Merself has just arrived in part from the Natuna Islanda lying the shuth of China Sea off the coast of Torneo, and has on board full carn of hardwood which is being taken Up to Taku The timber in unusually hard and of consideralite length, seine of the logs ensuring close upon eighty left. It is under tand that this is one of the first shipments from the Natana Islands, and if satisfaction is given with the retent consignment it is likely that many others may be made in the course of the next few months.
CATASTROPHE NARROWLY AVERTED. In connection with the survey work in. Mirs Bay it will be of interest to note that during the past few weeks divers of the feet have"
THE S.S.KONGNAM." been busy in blowing up submerged rocks and The West Rever steamer Kangnam still lies rendering mote secure the numerous anchor. on the racks at Ma-win Island, and her ages with which this fine stretch of water position remains unchanged. Powerful pump Abound. There are still several dangerous | were sent off to her this morning by Mestra rocks which will Honbtless receive the atten E. C. Wilks & Co, her owners, and are now tion-of the Naval authorities in the near future,eing fitted up for operations. Her cargo has and one in 'particular which last week was been nearly all discharged, and this has, of nearly responsible for a serious mishap. It curse, considera ly lightened her, and it is seems that the squadmin has just weighed and hoped that, if all goes well, ille water being chor and was proceeding to Hongkong when pumped out of her, and the hole in her side heavy fog enveloped the ships so that naviga patched up, she will b-fl ated and placed in tine was rendered extremely difficult. They dock within 48 hours scount of the had not pracerded far when it became known position in which she lies the extent of the that one of the foremost ships was almost on damage cannot yet he ascertained, it being top of a rock-and had only just managed 10|| believed that she has merely opened a serm. divert her course in the nick of ime. The and thus fet the water in through grating along vessels behind opened out and passed the rock the rock. As the cargo for the most part in safely.
consists of iron plates, there is very little else in her to be damaged.
BOUND SOUTH.
There is a rumour afloat that the feet will shortly be leaving the station for a cruise in Bouthern waters, and although the exact date. does not appear to have been definitely decided upon, report has it that we shall up-anchor and away in the course of a fortnight or so.
THE "VENGEANCE."
Capt. Adair, who has just recommissioned the Vengeance at Colombo has been promoted to the rank of RestAdmiral to date from 1st Inst. This battleship Arrived at Colombo on the 20th ult. at 4 a.m after experiencing a most pleasant voyage from Singapore. After leaving the southern port it was not found, convensent to increase speed as was at first intended, the ship being sent along at an average of about twelve knots, About thirty mies to the south-west of Ceylon a torpeo-beat destroyer was sighted apparently steaming a westerly course, but she was too far distant and making so much smoke that it was impossible to make out her nationality,
The Harfleur was expected at Colombo on the aznd ult,
6th inst H.M.S. Andromeda goes into dock to-mor
tow.
H.M.S. ¡phirenin will be leaving for Singar pore in a few days and will relieve H.M.S. Thelit as senior officer ship. 9,MS Bana. venture will lieve the Thrt 1, which returns to England.
7th inst.
The British cruiser Romnventore arrived from Honolulu this morning, and salvied the port.
Ships of the British fleet have been busy during the past a days taking stores and am. munition aboard preparatory in pulling to sen.
The Glory was to have gone along üle the Kowloon docks for the purpose of having one of her barbeite gens removed, but it was found that the theirs were not large enough in plumb the gun for lifting. The chin has too much
beam to enable the operation to be carried out successfully
It is expected that FF 99,8, Glory, Drean, Sutlej and Coupe ine will leave port on the 12th inst, for Miền Bẫy which will be the tem porary head quarters of the fleet and in all probability will sail from there for the mouth H.M.S. Cesturinn has already gone ost for the fioal tes of her 10inch gun sights, and will return to these waters on completion of the firing.
SHIPPING JETSAM.
ar ! inst. It is suggested to the N. C. F. News that the mere otile marine steamers that run to the North of China should receive the title of "Mine
Destroyers for the pintection of is Britannic Majesty's Fleet" in that quarter.
At Sb-nghai the other day Mesars. Farnham. Boyd & Co's lunch Fougins, which runs bet- ween the various docks with passengers, was aunk by collision with a free, sailing vessel and four Chinese were drowned.
During the fox and dirty weather prevailing the harbour yesterday, the Chinese ward launch Pa Shun vranded on Cheung Hoe Island in Lyeemon Pass. She is said to be badly damaged and is expected to become n total wreck.
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In view of these conflicting accounts the Hongkong Telegraph made inquiries to-day in certain quarters where the truth of the situa tion is bound to be known Although no au. thoritative statement was made there seems to be not the slightest doubt that the depressing telegrams of the French newspapers are with. out foundation. It may be asserted that the salvage party from Hongkong have not aban. doned their efforts to save the cruiser and far from believing that the success of their oporations is impossible, the high- est hopes are entertained that the Sully will be re-flated and brought to Hongkong for a thorough overhaul. The full details of the result of the salvage party's work up to the present time are not yet divulged, but there is every reason to believe that those in charge of the operations are by no means lisen isfied with what has been achieved, and look forward confidently to the ultimate success of their efforts to re-floit the cruiser. ENTERTAINMENT AT KOWLOON
DOCKS.
3rd inst.
of Along had been abandoned, and that it only | Mr. Hadys Fraser sang "The Bank of Alan remained for the salvage party to save what Water" with fine feeling and reserve, while Mr. they could from the vessel. Another des-Sterndale Bennett's bass was heard to effect in patch was to the effect that the Admiralty off. "King Henry's Song Mr. Edward Brans cials had given up the alvage operations, as coinbe rendered" The Irish Emigrant" with all hopeless, and were now reconciling' them- his usual skill' and tunefulness As usual, Mr. selves to the loss of 25 million francs. Dudley Cataton's humorous sketch of a village The cost of making a cable-ship of the Lis. Hongkong in so keenly interested in this concert was provocative of great laughter. Al cum and of the other repairs incident in her question, and so many local interests are in. together the performance was certainly equal
(gold). Two big tanks have been installed in
it was hally to be believed the state of affairs concert given by the Westminster Glee and the bow, for the cable. These do not in any
so bad, especially when nothing but Concert Parly; and many will regret their way interfere with the usefulness of the ship as,
favourable news regarding the operations of negligence' if they fail to hear this unusually a transport. There are grappling devices and the salvers had so far been received in Hong strong combination of musical interpreters. other appliances to be used for picking up and kong. oreover, it had to be remembered they are appearing in the City, all again this laying cable, far mending broken cables anthat the telegrams in the French press had evening, and to-morrow give two performances that sort of work. This Liscunt's mauten vayreen alternately hopeful and pessimistic, and including a matinee at 4.30 pm. age as a cable-ship will be out of Manila bay at the same time so vague that is was difficult
5th inst; to make head or tail of them.
The condition of the weather last night to pick up the cable that is broken somewhere
was certainly very uninviting, but neverthe short distance outside the harbour.
less it was a good company that repaired to the City Hall for the third and penultimate concert given by Mr. Edward Branscombe's Westminster Gles and Concert Party. The entertainment was very bright, cheering And attractife, and delighted the audience, as evidenced by the Votiferous encores which fol 'Towed eich item on the programme. Madame Huston Shehanted her heavets with herr-nder. tng of "Down the burn," a delightfully catchy Scotch Yong. Her contralto voice was heard to excellent advantage, both in that song and her encore contribution, "Come lassics and Tads," a very old favourite, which was received with Tapturus applause, and re-demanded Mr. Storadale Bennett again took the place of Mr. Llewelly, who remains indisposed and unable to appear, and the richness and volume of his Base yoife were really marvellous. Master Willie Edgley, whose very sweet soprano volte has already delighted us at the previous concerts, made another decided hit with his rendering of The Swallow," which he sings so beautifully, and which is worth travelling Tong distances to hear, Mr. Haydn also, de lighted his hearers with his matchless tenor, Consilering the limited time occupied in by all who can spare the time to visit the City and should certainly be heard again to-night preparations and rehearsals, a matter of but five Hall, while Mr. Banhoff and Mr. Dudley Caus short weeks, and considering also the extreme ton were capital la their respective items, the youth of some of the performers, one little humorous sketches being immensely funny, if nger, Elsie Lambert, barely numbering four not altogether new to the majority of the audi accorded those responsible for the signal another point in his happy choice of "The Low summers, hearty congratul lions are to be
ence Mr. Edward Branscombe again scored success achieved at the entertainment given land Sea, and was heard to even better ad in the reiding room at the Kowloon Docks on vantage than on the previous occasions on which Saturday night before, a very large and he has appeared. His encore was undeniable appreciative audience. The proceedings wore
and be responded with a quaint little catchy opened by the playing of a piano solo by. Mr. Stewart who gave the ovetture from "Lohen-ng. "Oh, pretty creature, which was very rendering of The Romanyass Missing of "The Cinnamon Tree, so lately heard in grin." Mr. D. Gw followed with an excellent chanted her heaters with her beautiful render well received. Madame Hoolon again en Queenie Lambert and Mr. J. Sibbit then The Cingalee,staged by Dallas, and respond gave that very pretty daet Life's dream is ed to the inevitable encore with the ever popular, o'er," in which their voices, blending so well
ever pleasing. "Killarney." The "Bells of St. as they did, were heard in the best possible Michaels, with its curious bell refrain, sung advantage, and deserved the spontaneous splendidly by the company brought a very rare which followed the closing notes, Miss pleasing musical treat to a close. To-night Golding contributed, "Time and tide," and the last concert of the season by the Glee rendered it very sweetly, the being equally ap Party takes place. preriated in "Love's Praying" which she sang subsequently. air. Laps'cy's banjo-playing was remarkably good, but this gentleman re quires a few more public appearances to give him that confidence required by public per- formers, whether vocalists or instrumentalists. pianoforte duet, very well played by two clever lile girls, Misses Winnie Ward and Gladys Hume, brought the first section of the entertainment to a pleasing conclusion. After a brief interval the o chestra, composed of Miss Stewart, piano; Messrs. Innsbert, Brooks, and Sibbit. violins; Mr. Lapsley, piccolo Mr. Duncan, flute; and Mr. Taylor, cello, play. cd the overtase to the piece which was to fallow, that of the well-known operetta by Stevens, "Beauty and the Beast which was admirably player by the following per formers: Miss Queenie Lambert (a Reauty indes) who acted and sang remarkably well for so young a performer. Master A, Stewart (Best, and subsequently Prince) was a very elever little chap, and, acted "well up in Beuty throughout; illy Logan and Ethel Parker (the Staters) did capitally, quite entering into the spirit of their parte, Master F. Wikon (the Father) was another smart youngster and sustained his part very well indeed. The parts of the good and bad Fairies were undertaken by Misses Lilly Neave and Winnie Ward respectively, who were well made up and performed prettily. The chorus was composed of Misses G. Hume, †, Crack, A. Logan, M. Nesve, M. Wilson, M. Lambert, B. Kinross, E. Lambert, and G. Ward and Masters H. Stewart, T. Logan, A. | Kinross, S. Russell, W. Kerr, and L. and D. Purries, and did some remarkably good work in their turn. The costumes were all very tasteful, and were thoughtfully designed by iss Stewart, who, for her labours during the preparations and rehearsals, was the recipient of a piece of bijouterie, presepted to her on behalf of himself and the company by r). Sibbit, all the girls being also recipient of handsome banquets. The stage manager. ship was shared by Messrs. Gow Russell, Clel- land, and Millar, while Messrs. Duncan aid Millar had painted must effective scenery. Mr. Lambert was responsible for the pretty dances, and Mr. Sibbit for the music, Messis. Ward | and Lightfoot of the Docks, and Mr. Bright, from the US. Wisconsin booking after the limelight. The highest credit in dre to overy ne mentiored, and it is to be hoped that the request made to the managers that the per- formance might be repeated for the benefit of the Ministering Children's League, may be granted.
When the war between Japan and Russia broke out there were several Russian vessels lying in Japanere poils. Among these was a vesiel at Hakodate nimed the Progress, which, it will be remembered, was attached by the Nippon Yusen Kaisha in satisfaction of a claim for damages arising out of a collision between the Progress and the Tekai-maru. It seems that this vessel being Russian was seized by the Government, the attachment not being ap parently regarded as a valid protection in face of the new situation caused by the outbreak of war
Our vernacular contemporaries now state that the Nippon Yusen Kaisha has purchased the Progress from the Japanese Government and has renamed hor the Vladivomaru.
PROPERLY SALE,
ard inst
This afternoon, Mr. Cea P. Lammert, auc. iancer. put ur for sale by public aurtion, by order of the mortuares, the valuable lease. hold message, and premises, known as No. 14 Yuen Street, Bam. situnied on section y af marine lot No. to B which is held for the residue of a term of 98 years created by a Crown leone of the lo", at an annual Crown rental of $15.95
This property was ordered to be sold by Mr.
C. ilcox, the mortgagre on account of the
lisappearance of the mage, Chang Chim
Fui, some months ago, from the Colony, and the consequent falling int arrears of the interest due on the principal sum of $7.con, advanced on the security of the property in question. Among the bidders were Tung Ting' Po, Sing Kee, Li Yoei Ngain, ek Shan, Chre On, and others. Te bidding commenced at the upset price of 57.30, and rose by slow slages to $,"oo, a' which figure was knocked down to Li Yuet Ngam, a land and sexl estate broker. The property consists of a thirre storey house, occupied on the grand for be a ricksha ma
ficture and repired's shop, on the upper storeys na dwelling plices for the shop fužil.
Messrs Wilkinson and Grist acted as anlici. tors for the mort ager.
THE-STRANDED "SULER"
BALYNOE "PERATIONS DECLARED IMPOSSIBLE,
3rd inst.
According in the Courrier Saigonnais of the 27th ult, the saly ve operations on the Sully have been abandoned by the Danish Company which had charge of the work on account of the high sens The Company dechired that it was impossible to save the big warship
The Hanni correspondent of the Courier
Sai onn is telegraphed on the 27th ult, ;—
The Danish Company has scbandoned the calving of the Sully. The workmen returned
in Hongkong three dava agh. The Compy
considers the vesicl as lost, and impossible to
save.
It is not yet known what Admiral Bayle will d-cide to do in the matter whether he will endeavour to save whatever can be solved or abandon the vessel entirely
The Danish Compa y ́even when offered high prices-refused in continue the work of salvage.
The situation of the Sully is unchanged. Only the charts of the Ray of Along have been altered in consequence of the accident to the Sully
An authoritative statement which has been made lays it down that the Sully may be con sidered entirely Inst.
WESTMINSTER GLEE SINGERS.
FINE CONCRAT AT THE CITY HALL.
4th inst.
When the Westminster Glee and Concert l'arty were last in Hongkong they were handi capped by the presence of the Dallas Com pany at the Theatre, to say nothing of the iniserable weather which then prevailed. But now that they have retamed from Bhanghai. performances, it may be expected that all where they gave a most successful series of
FIRAS
3rd inst.
WEST KENTS WIN THE SHIELD.
3rd inst. On Saturday afternoon the final tie for the At four o'clock this morning an attempt was Football Shield was played at Happy Valley, made by some person or persons unknown to between the Glory and the West Kents... There commit a burglary on the premises of Mesirs. an immense gathering at the ropes, and Falconer's watchmaking and jewellery business Gerard Noel witnessed the game from the that the miscreants, for it is evident that more grandstand
than one must have been engaged, used a crow The teams were as follows:-Glory,-goal bar, and after wrenching off a shutter, broke a borne backs: Le Page and Bodell half window, but apparantly becoming scared at the packs: Price, Joyce and Wynne; forwards; noise. of the falling glass, made off at once. Lawrence, Wooley, Hell, Hersant and Drewery. The watchmen immediately went to the front Royal West Kent Regiment goal: Watling of the shop, but the guilty persons had made backs, Thomson and Morris; halfbacks: Red-gond their escape. Fortunately nothing was vena, Boroughs, Ogle, Clements and Laurel. Falconer and Company was through the break- inond, Edmund and Falshaw; forwards: Tre-taken, and the only loss sustained by Mespis.
ing of the plate glass windows; incasuring eight feet by three, and three-fifths of an inch thick, which is valued at $80. It is surmised that the would-be thieves, seeing the trays of diambild jewellery in the window, during the day time, laid their plans accordingly, not knowing that those valuable goods are removed to the wares at night. The hole in the window was made exactly in front of the spot where a tray of dia- and that was no doubt their intended booty. mond rings is exposed during business hours, Messrs. Falconer and Company are to be con gratulated on the narrow escape from what might have been a very heavy loss.
The soldiers, played in blue jerseys and the aval men in red,, which was rather bewildering at first, to the spectator. Each team had its partisans and whilst one cried." play up Blues" and the other "play up Reds yet with one accord, the feeling was may the best team win" Bets were freely offered on the Kents, but seldom taken. The reason is obvious. The Kents, always ashore, spend their leisure would find it difficult to practise on board ship hours practising. The naval boys, however, and when called out to Mirs Bay impossible. One could scarcely dribble over a 7-inch gun, nevertheless, it cannot be denied, that they a practice and a proof of this was given on
Saturday.
This outside forward.
The first half was full of exciting incidents
S. V. C. FIELD DAY. to all concerned but no score resulted. It was unfortunate that Bell in centre forward of the
MAJOR-GENERAL HATTON'S INSPECTION. Glory slipped when a goal was almost certain, after a glorious run down the field. In the se cond half the wind was blowing cold and chill. field, or rather amongst the graves, sloughy The S. V. C. spent Saturday afternoon in the The game opened very slowly; however, after paddy fields, and numerous creeks between some very pretty play on both sides, the ball Changwan and the Rifle Range, says the NC. was sent down to the. Kents, their right half- D. News. It had been arranged that befote back cleverly sending it back almost to goal the inspection of the Corps by H. E. Major A battle royal ensued and the ball was trun- General Villiers Hatton, C.B., certain thad- again sent sparing back and a goal was nar- inspecting officer being thus better able to died by the Glory right down the field, but was cuvres should take place in this territory, the rowly avoided by the good play of the right judge of the efficiency of the men.
was followed, up by a corner in favour of the Kents re-quard of a force at Woosung, was moving dh The Cenem! idea was that an advanced sulting in a very fine bit thein,
of luck for Shanghai, a portion of the Shanghái Gatriaön The ball missed the nets only by being encamped at the Rifle Range The an inch striking the bar, The Kents then Special idea was -Red Force. Scouts havidg had a touch line kick and a well aimed goal reported that they are in touch with the enemy, goal keeper. After some clever passing the receives the following orders. At Changwan at was avoided by the dexterity of the Glory's the Officer Commanding the Advance Guard Kents secure i their second goal owing to the 3.15 p.ni. -Pash on vigorously and if possible efficiency of the centre forward. The passing seize all the approaches commanding the
the Kents must be complimented on the able the camp at the Rifle Range receiver the the result of the game. The goal keeper of ing of the 1st April the Officer Commanding was particularly good and really accounted for enemy's camp, Blub Force. On the morn
way he saved a hard pressed, almost certain following orders: A hostile force is reported goal, by giving a back kick over the ropes, to have left Woosung. Take immediate steps When the whistle sounded the result was: to guard the railway and all approaches to
West Kents...
your camp. Send for reinforcements if 'very- Glory
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...2. nil. presented by Ladyoal to the captain of the After the match, the challenge shield was
winning team while the players received gold medals.
H.E. Vice-Admital Sir Gerard Noel, K.C.B., said that on behalf of Lady Noel he wished to express the feeling that they had seen a splendid At ten o'clock this morning a little smoke
Xitine.
It had been a good fight between two was seen istuing from a wall in the new, pre of the fighting forces, (Hear, hear and ap mises of Messes, Jardine Matheson and Complause. They were however glad that if the pany, apposite the new Post Office building, Glory did not win the West Kents did.. He and Inspector Withers, who was passing at thought they were all satisfied with the day's the time, with the assistant inspector of the work and he was sure he could congratulate Fire Brigade, managed to put out the small the winning team on their most splendid work. fire without requiring to alarm the brigade.
The Vice Admiral then asked Lady Noel to present the Shield. The fire appears to have broken out in some tarred paper and shavings, and the damage was trifling,
4th inst. Shortly after midnight last night another àlaim of fire was turned in at the Central | Peliče Station from the Central district, and the Fire Brigade, under Chief Inspector Baker. promptly repaired to the scene of the out break, which was found to be in the kitchen on the ground floor of No. 76 Des Voeux Road, Central. The lower floor of this bourse is used as a Chinese medicine shop, and the upper storeys as a store room and quarters for the foils of the shop. As it happened there was plenty of water and as the fire was kept under and prevented from spreading to the floors above, so that the kitchen alone was gutted. The damage done was roughly estimated at about $200, and the premises were insured with Messes. Jardine, Matheson and Co. for $3,000.
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MR. HAROLD F. PIPER,
5th inst. It is with regret that, we have to record the death, which occurred at the Government Civil Hospital, Hongkong, last night, of Mr. Harold F. Piper, who, for some months, was contribut- ing'to the columes of this journal. Mr. Piper had been ailing for some weeks, suffering from abscess of the liver. An operation was per formed at the Hospital and although it was successful, the paliest died from exhaustion. Mr. Piper, who was only 36 years of age, was the son of an editor of an English paper, and gained his knowledge of journalism in the Midlands. Soole years ago he came to the East and was, for a time, connected with the North China Daily Netur. During the Boxer troubles he went to Tientsin and Peking in the interests of an American newspaper. He had a varied experience in China, and on the start ing of the Straits Echo in Penang, he was appointed sub-editor of that paper, a post which he filled for several months. Later on, he pro- ceeded to Bangkok where he was associated with the Siam Observer. About August last year he came to Hongkong, and until the time of his death be was a contributor to this paper. Mr. Piper had the true sport of the Bohemian; his reving disposition led him into many strange corners, and being gifted with a versatile nature and facile pen he turned his experience to nc- count in the ephemeral columns of the daily in the East from the Malacca Straits to the press. He was well-known in newspaper circles
handed Lady Noel a bouquet on behalf of the Captain Elgood, on receiving the shield,
team and thee cheers were given for Lady Noel. After the medals had been-given to the men individually, Mr. H. C. Gray, secretary of the shield competition, presented Lady Noel with a banquet from the Committee. Cheers the Vice Admiral, and the proceedings ended were given for the winning team on the call of
with three cheers for Lady Noel,
POLICR RECRUITS -
FOR MACAO,
6th inst.
By the s.5. Capri, which came into port from police force some new Indian recruits; they Bombay to day, there arrived for the Macao
consist of filly-eight natives in charge of two European off cers. Immediately on landing from the Itaban'steamer, the Indians marched to the Hongkong, Canton and Macao Steam- boat Co.'s wharf and there embarked on board the Heungshan which proceeded to Macao at 3 pm. to-day.
HONGKONG JOINT STOCK COMPANIES.
MANILA PRESS COMMENTS.
Commenting on the prosperity of the Marine and Fire Insurance Companies in Hongkong, the Manila Times says:
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West by the Woosung and Shanghai Railway. The operations were bounded on both sides,
which could be used. East, parallel from the railway, and one mile from it.
Major General Hatton, who was not mount. ed, watched the operations from the bank at the Kille Range, while Major Chichester, Major Watson, and Majur Dowdall were out in the field. The country was very difficult indeed, but the opinion was expressed that this was the most interesting, sham fight the corps has experienced in recent years. The officers were provided with an excellent map of the country, drawn by Capt. W. M. Dowdall, Engi- néer Staff Officer.
The umpires decided that the defence would cause of the difficulties of the country. It w have been able to hold their own, chlafy be.
exceedingly difficult to attack over such coun- try, while the defence was comparatively easy.
After the conclusion of the fiabt the corps paraded near the camp, and the Major-Gederai addressed the officers, whom he had drawn up sented a smart appearance, especially the Light, in the centre. Each section of the corps'prer
Horse and Artillery, His Excellency in con- veraation expressed his admiration of the bear- ing and work of the Light Horsemen, and per- sonally addressed two or three of the troopers
In his address to the officers Major General Hatton said that on a day of inspectibo be el ways was much more pleased to see the troops in the field at work, even though they get dirty, ally very pleased with the way the operations than on a ceremonial parade. He was gener
had been carried out, and especially pleased to see that the attacking force worked so much more slowly, than he was accustomed see in volunteer forces. His Excelldocy pointed out details to the officers of several units, which he said they could bear in mind dn futtire occasion's dad is the training of their companies He thought tha Artillery of the defence advanced too far for ward and said that the position of artillery, Was farther behind the firing line, and tot close up to it. Also on the side of the defence 'Be thought that the Mounted Infantry were not quite enterprising enough and should have pushed their scouts further out. He praised the Light House for their initative in taking the bridge on the left of the defence, and said that he was pleased with the general cohesion of the attack,
The question that naturally shapes itself out of all this is why all these Hongkong insurance
Major-General Hution previous to the fight companies, fire and marine, are able to do such' a thriving business while there are no com-carefully inspected the weapons of the Artillery panies of the sort in the Philippines. Why and gave the opinion that the carriages were too heavy for the ponies, and said he would should a city built upon a barren rock off the China coast, with no resources whatever save make a strong recommendation for more those of the alien mainland, become a modern gune with carriages to suit the ponies to be loaned the Volunteers by the British metropolis, a veritable Carthage or Tyre of modern times, while Manila, the capital of a Government, fertile archipelago, lying square in the paths of trade, and under the influence of the white man five times as long as Hongkong has been, is so lacking in the appurtenances of civilized commercial life? Why must the scores and hundreds of ships that ply from this port, including the whole of the inter-island fleet be compelled to insure with foreign companies which are enterprising enough to have offices
in Manila i
The following has been handed to, Major Watson by Major-General Hatton for publica tion in S. V. C. orders:-Major-General Hatton was very pleased with the work he saw dobo by the Shanghai Volunteer Corps on Saturday, What little points he noticed for future correc tion he told the officers after the field day, The business-like turn-out, the keenness shown, and the quietness with which every- thing was carried out were very satisfactory and he was particularly pleased with the Turn- fastening up their horse. (This is the method out of the Light Horse and their method of
that they cannot possibly get away and ond can watch them while all the remainder arb enabled to do dismounted duty in the fring line).
[It will be seen from the abuse that our The steamer Tying has now been char- French contemporar, has attributed the opera-lovers of music in Hongkong will make a point Yellow Sea, and many will regret his early company. In five years of our government we of fastening two ponies head to tail, abreast, 36"
tered to the Nippon Yusen Kaisha.
The British steamer Trinus of 2,26q gross and 1,460 reg. tons, was hartered to the Nippon Yuren Kaisha on the zoth ult, Kobe.
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The Osaka Shosen Kaisha has chattered the Apenrade and six other foreign steamers for its services, in place of those chartered to the Government for the transportation of prisoners. of-war.
tions to a Danish company, whereas in reality of attending at least one concert. Last night, death.
it was the 'ongkong Salvage Association that they opened in the City Hall the first of three
BOXING,
3rd inst.
It is because there is no corporation or in possible to organize any kind of an insurance surance law in the Philippines making it
have taken no step looking toward the aboli tion of the custom of paying royal tribute in the form of dividends to foreign insurance com- panies. That is one of the vital things that are wrong with the Philippines islands. They are being drained steadily of their wealth by shrewd, enterprising outsiders. All the profits of refining our sugar go to Hongkong refining companies or those of more distant countries. The dividends arting from the business of in- suring our freight, our shipping, our houses,
On Sunday His Excellency saw the Maxink' Company at the range, and then went on to the Artillery at the Point. Major-General Hation said that the Antillery were worthy of a better weapon and hoped he would be able to get one for them in time.
ARTILLERY INSPECTION.
Anating of the cruiser. Since the return of Mr. had charge of work in cor section with the re evening performanres. It is difficult to com
ment on the character of the programme or the Jameson and party. Mr. W.C. Jack, of Messrs. Esinging of the artistes without appearing to C. Wilks & Co., has as reported in our calum spenk in the language of exaggeration. The The series of boxing bouts armaged to take proceeded to the scene of the wreck to conduct fact is that Hongkong residents have so few place at the Metropole Theatre on Saturday the arduous task which he, at this late hour, opportunities of listening to really high-class, evening was not a success. The weather or the has been called upon to carry out. We had and at the same time popular, music, rendered numerous counter-attractions in town may then announced that the French naval authori by singers who are at the head of their pro- have been to blame for the poor altendance of ties had taken over all the necessary gear to fession, that one is apt to be sceptical when spectators, or it may be that the theatre is too endeavour to rest the Sully from her per unlimited praise is awarded. The fact refir, from the centre of the city to attract stores and offices all go to enrich the capital. The Artillery mustered at the gun abed 21 Three Danish vessels and one British will flous position. Mr. Jock may yet render good mains, however, that those who attended the farge audience. However, the small at-ists of Hongkong and Shanghai, of Bremen 9 am, the Practice being as well a competition soon leave home with a view to assisting in assistance in the French Government, and
concert last night were charmed beyond their tendance had the effect of cancelling the prin- the work of refloating the sunken. Russian | there is silll hoph that his o ission will be re- vessels at the entrance to Port Arthur.-Osaka | warded with the sucess which continued
utmost expectations. The singing of Madanie cipal event of the evening a match between Marie Hooton was even better than when ike Roberts and Douglas.. It is understood, how- Mathicht..
effort should certainly meril. The condition of
was last in Hongkong and in "The Bonnie exer, that the contest will come off this month Fifteen British and eight Norwegian ateam.the weather, however, is not such as to en-
Banks of Loch Lomond," An Irish Lullaby," in the Gay Hall. Several boxers gave exhibi- ery of 55,110 tons, and eight Japanese courage much hope, but if the monsoon should "The Bailiff's Daughter of Islington," and a tions of their art, but there was nothing really
be favourable the worst may not yet be feared. atcanters, of 29 000 tons are now ender ch iter-Ed., H.K.T.]
Norfolk song, "The Green Broom," Ma spectacular, about the displays. Marryatt and to the Nippon Yunçà Kaisha. It is reported
dame Hooton had a variety of songs which Fitchett of Swatow gave a three round display. that the company has arranged to chatter
thoroughly tested and proved the excellence of Frith of the Royal Engineer and Kemp of the several other teamers from British shipown-
herrich contralto voice. Encores were eagerly West Kents, showed considerable ability in a demanded, and graciously given. The slug Ring round contest, Frith was awarded the ing of the four male voices, combined with the honours, Mr. Johnson, acting as timekeeper The Norddeutscher I loyd have given notice
In yesterday's issue, we published a tele-four choristers, was as delightful as ever. The and Mr. J. Christie as umpire. A three-round that they are prepared to give rebates to those gram, translated from an Indo-China paper, voices blended admirably, and the strong back display, given by Christie and. Kirby was, of *exporters from Chips, Hongkong and Japan to which stated that all hope of saying the French ground furnished by the adult wingers served coosidarable interest, and the proceedings then
Europe, or to paru via Europe who may have I cralant Bully, now lying stranded to the Bay | 10 emphasing the beauty of the rouby Voices, | ended.
HOFE STILL INTERTAINED THAT SHE WILL BE RE-FLOATED.
4th inst.
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and London and Hamburg, instead of going to for, the "Title" Cup di a parade for inspect? build up solid, permanent interests in the ion by Major-General Haiton. There wak Philippines, where such interests are needed. an excellent muster, only two points being lost' The country is kept poor by this process, for absentees. The men were bhorally? There is talk of the Commission working on a keen, as is shown by the fact that all four guns corporation law this year at Baguio. There were hooked in and earned the maximum was talic last year of the same thing, but no marks (5) in a very few minutes from the time? corporation law was passed, and meanwhile the order was given. Arrived at the Folot, the the exigencies of Philippine business bave guns were got into position, the müddý státě: served to enrich the Hongkong and European of the ground calling for unusual exertion of companies and still the islands will continue the part of the man, the guns having to to be drafted of their very life-blood until such be dragged through quagmires and pondi a law is passed, enabling companies charter before a suitable firing place could Ba ed in the Philippine to receive the handsome arrived at After a brief Interval for 'HfW? proffs that are derived yearly from insuring target practice commenced, common shell, Manila risks.
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