TELEGRAMS.
[Reuser's.]
The Elections.
LONDON, 21st January. Réturns to date :-Liberals a54, Labour. 34. Uhianists. 13, Nationalists 70.
Liberal gainis 130, Unionist
Later.
Returns to daic-Liberals 262, Labour 34, Unionists 114, Nationalists 79, Liberal gains 139, Unionist, 9.
Germany.
A SOCIALIST DEMONSTRATION.
A socialist suffrage demonstration passed off quietly in Berlin yesterday; ninety-two meetings were held in different parts of the city.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH TUESDAY JANUARY 23 1906.
BANI"ARY: BOARD.
The usual fortnightly meeting of the Sanl tary Board, was held this afternoon in the Board room, when the following business 'Was transacted.
VEGETABLE GARDENS.
Dr. Macfarlane submitted a report of the work done in the way of the manuring of vegetable gardens in Kowloon, showing how
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∙Canton, 22nd January Wednesday and Thursday, the 16th and 17th of the rath moon, (January soth and 11th, 1956) were red-letter days for Canton in the calendar
There were bugles, and drum corps, and i military band. The latter announced the bes ginning of each event by confidently discour sing: "Go tell Aunt Nancy", or a popular, Japanese patriotic air. These two pieces up peated to constitute thair repertoire, but what was lacking in variety, and possibly iù quality, was made up in vigorous execution.
There were egg-and-spoon races, sand-bag' races, lantern races, arithmelle races, tbras-leg-
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many of the gardens adjoined the main roads of the 31st year of His Imperial' Majesty,ged races, blindfold races, and 300 metre raços, and showing how the stumpa bad been removed / Kuang-hsu, Empasor of Chinn, The newly in the sand-bag races, boys ran 300 metres } Singapore T.T. .. further away from those roads. In the Tsim established Bureau of Educalion did an unpre. I wilk bags of sand balanced on their heads, and
the entire course must be run without dropping the bag or touching it with their hands. In the lantern inces the runners found a row of
Tax Tsui gardens no night-soil is used, as the owners prefer stable manure, but the odours do not appear to be much abated even after allowing for the fact they are always lesi were arranged, in which the prizes were to be Japanese lanterns across their path half way to
of the smells is the morning and evening water. tion which takes place afterwards. The report ing with diluted night-soil, and the evapora then went into details as to the positions of main drains, and the law on the subject of
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cedented thing in arranging & track meet those days, and inviting all the schools of the Two Kwang to take part. Twenty different events freely competed for by any students who bad complied with the registration requirements, and had a box of matches laid beside it. The The awakening spirit of New China manifested reach the pad, lit their candles, and tried to and who were within the prescribed age limits. itself is the obthusiasm with which the students each the goal with them lit. Only the first threw themselves into the project, and in the candles burning were counted. The arithank #eland inte training in various styles of running and jump
metic classes carried state and pencil, and in- Mr. Lau Chu Pak minuted: The entire stop. Ing to which they devoted the two weeks Interstead of a low of lanterns, they encountered a [N. C. D. News.]
page of manuring, 1 should say, would invening between the announcement from the black-board containing an example in arith. The Future of Wei-hai-wei,
flict great hardship on the gardenims, most of Bureau and the day fixed for the sports.
metic to be solved. The boys were lined up as whom depend on gardening as the only means,
China's fame abroad, and her pride at home, they reached the goal, and those whom calcu Peking, 16th JanuALY.. to gain their living. It would, also compel have been based on letters. Her educational
lations were wrong were then eliminated. The Great Britain is inclined to continue the Hongkong to depend entirely on Canton for system has made and kept her a great pation first three left in the line were counted winners, ́lease of Wei-tini-wel, but influential Chinese the supply of fresh vegetables, which is certain for thousands of years. Until a few years
It was thought by some that one day of such officials here are in favour of cancelling they a retrogressive step. I think some, regula ago the Chinese looked with undisguised con lease and transforming Wei-hai-wet into ations might be drawn up under which maouring tempt on the intellectual pretentions of the would quite exhaust the interest of both
students and spectators.
Not so. The in- naval port. Since Japan, bas agreed to educate with night soil should be allowed.
Yet here was something entirely un
terest was well carried over into the second Chinese naval students it is their intention to Mr. E. A. Hewell minuted: I cannot agree heard of happening in the educational world day, when the crowds attending were quite as -reorganise their navy,
with Mr. Lau Chi Pak. The Board should in of China-an event copied directly from the great as those of the first day. And they were no case countenance the use of night soil is school life of the West. It was a significant not just a rabble of idlers and sight-seers. vegetable gardens. The use of stable manure sign of the new era in China,
There were there, of course, 'but there were for the ground should be permitted, and "if
also many men of intelligence who have a pro- necessary the wording of the Ordinance should
found interest in cducational reform,
The Chinese at Harbin.
Peking, 16th January.
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Of course, the momentous day fixed for the The Chinese community at Harbin bas
sports dawned cloudy and threatening. The telegraphed to the Waiwupu that the Russian be altered. Everything possible should be daylight fog turned to mist by sunrise, and
On the second day there was a misunder troops there should be sent home as quickly done to encourage the cultivation of vegetables the mist to rain by sight o'clock, the hour standing which led to the withdrawal of a num as possible, as they are in a sints of revolt and required for the Ilongkong market, under pro- named for the opening. It was a test of the ber of the private schools. The occasion was the Chinese are suffering injuries from them.per sanitary conditions, rather than, we should youthful ardour and steadiness of purpose the deciding of some close contests between The Walwupu has commonicated this to the draw our supplies from Canton, where no But it was only a test, for by nine o'clock the
students of the private and Government schools Russing Minister, who has replied that the
Fanilary rules are observed."
clouds began to break away, and soon the sun'
in favour of the latter. Partiality to the Govern Russian Foreign Office will confer at once
A GRAVE QUESTION.
'was shining, and the weather continued fair for
ment schools was charged by the private with the Chinese Minister at St. Petersburg..
The Medical Officer of Health submined a the remainder of the two days given up to the schools, and some of them immediately match- minute relative to the depth of graves of meet. In spite of the unpromising conditioned.out of the grounds. Some of the private children, in which He said that nearly a of the weather in the early part of the day, the schools, after long parleylog decided to re- year ago the Board agreed to an amend school which had registered turned out in main, but it became necessary to omit. quire iment of the bye-laws regarding graves which force, and at nine o'clock the contests began.
a number of the events because the contestants were required to be seven feet deep, which There were forty-seven schools enrolled, and had withdrawn. Notwithstanding this un- was, however, not agreed to by His Excel. their students attended to the number of over fortunate incident, the field-day exercher were lancy the Governor in Council, The' sexton 3cop. Some of these were Guvernment and of the cemetery had stated that he had never athers private schools. There were all ages they will be beld again another year. There * pronounced success, and everybody hopes dug graves for children more than about 44 and sizes of pupils, from the elementary to the were not lacking in the conduct of the entire feet deep. In fact it would he very difficult for must advanced grades that have been establish affair abundoni evidences of crudeness, but a child's grave to be dug seven feet deep, used in accordance with the revised schedule of these will certainly disappear with experience less it was also made proportionately wider schools ordered by the Empress Dowager... and longer, as the digger would have no room
in handling such events.. to work in so low down. As the special case of children's graves was not mentioned when the amendment was under discussion he would he greatly obliged if the Board would give definite jnstructions: feet rule in the case of children's graves.
to enforcing the seven
The Hon. Dr. Clark minuted: I think the Board can safely allow the Medical Officer of Health in use his own discretion in the case of the graves of children..
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Burns, Night, which is one of the great festivals of Scotland, and gives rise to a wonder- ful flow of oratory and Scotch poetry, occurs on Thursday, but that being the Chinesa New Year's Day, the Scotsmen in Hongkong have decided to postpone their devotions to the National Dard till Saturday evening, when Burns Concert will be given, in St. 'George's Huli. An excellent programme has been arranged. Songs will he given by Merdunias Gordon and Wond, and Messrs. Auld, Baxter, Galloway and Leckie. Ough will give a violin selection, while there will be part songs, and a male trio will provide an interesting number. The Band of the West Kerits will also give selections. 11. E. the Governor and H. E. Major-General and Mre Villiers Hatton have,signified their intention of being present, and there is no doubt that the "Nicht Burns" should prove a great suc- cess. The seals are 12 each, and tickets may be obtained from the Kubinson Piano Co. As there is likely to be a large attendance, seats. should booked as soon as possible.
ATTEMPTED KUBBERY..
AT THE BAZAAR.
Notwithstanding the different notices appear ing in the press relative to the pickpockets and regues that lurch about the hazaar, ladies still carry their purses in their hands, or hanging
at their waists, which is a great lemptation to vagabonds who are in need of money to spend a good time during the New Year,
At about seven a clock last night, at Jervois Street, there was some commotion when a coolic attempted to snatch a purse from the hand of Mrs. Glissmanu, a resident at the Peak. The rogue did not go far before he was
Arrested by Mr. Clissmann, and handed over to the police.
At the Magistracy this morning, Pun Kai was charged with assaulting Mrs. Glissmann with intent to rob. Evidence was heard; and his Worship sentenced defendant'
to two months' hard labour and, in lieu of one day, to be exposed in the stocks lur six hours.
"ANOTHER BAZAAR 'THEFT, There are at present three Chinamen in the cells at the Cestral Police station to be brought up to-morrow morning before the Magistrate on charges of snatching purses from different individuals at the bazaar to day, but one case had to ba tried this afternoon on account of the principal witness leaving for Canton by the afternoon boat.
Chan Kan, a luafer, was charged before Mr. F. A. Hazeland for snatching a purse from a cattle-dealer of Swatow in Ilonham Strand at 12.45 p.m. 10-day.
Inspector Warnock said that complainant had purchased some articles from a stall, and was opening his purse to pay for the goods when defendant came up from behind, snatch ed the purse and cleared. He was arrested.
His Worship sentenced defendant to three weaks' bard labour and six hours' stocks.
PARTNERSHIP DISPUTE.
1
In Summary Jurisdiction this morning, His Honour, Mr. A. G. Wise, Puisse Judge, presid. ing, Yau Kang Yee, contractor of Shaukiwan, sued Lam Tam Kee, contractor, of the same place, for an account of partnership dealings and transactions between the plaintiff and the defendant in respect of certain works at Shau. kiwan, made and doar by them for the On Tal firm of that place, under a contract dated the 17th August, 1905.
The meet was held in the Government parade
tion, the winning schools assembled on the At the call of the Superintendent of Educa
following Monday at the office of the Bureau winners of first prizes received gilt medals. of Education to receive their prizes. The
ground, a large open space of some thirty acres outside the east gate of Canton. An eval track of 300 metres in length, and thirty feet lo width, bad been marked out for the occasion by parallel strips of mustla suspended from theis received books, globes, pictures, and bamboo poles, and these in turn supported an book bags. The beautiful silk banner was bamboo slakes sel ten feet apart. These con carried off by the track team of the Canton spicuous fences of two and a half feet in height. Christian College, ab institution support. kept the crowds of students and spectators offed by American benevolence. This school the track while the faces were in progress, I has a staff of nine American teachers, Mr. Howell minuted: While fully assured the inner circle two poles were planted, with and has that this is a question which the Medical Officer an abundance of flags and streamers floating acres, three railes south-east of Canton. The a, campus of about thirty-five of Henlih could deal with, I think it will be from cords stretched from the tops of these students have abundant opportunity for more satisfactory to that official if he receives poles outward in all directions. The students definite instructions from the Board. The imm the competing schools were stationed matter should be discussed at our next meeting, around the track, some within this inner circle, Correspondence was, also tead referring to and some outside the outer circle. All had the turfing of graves, and the Captain Superiood rations for seeing each race at some tendent of Police minuted I noticed that point in its progress. The beautiful red silk several graver in Mount Caruline cemetery banner, with its giletep and its white embrai had been covered with chunam rendered indered Chinese characters, which was to be cement. Do you think this is a suitable awarded to the team gaining the greatest num- material? 1 have tuld the sexton to discon-ber of points, was planted near the finish line, tinue the use of cement renderings until he has spur the contestants to their best effort. further instructions, I presume that under the purport of the inscription on the banner is bye-law No. 6 we have power to prohibit its follows:- 2
Bureau of Education of the Two Kwang. Field Day. Flag of Victory.
e. The covering of the graves is done by the relatives of the deceased If the Board u dertonk this work it could be done in a more uniform and satisfactory manner:
The Medical Officer of Health minuted: The cemetery bye-laws require graves to be turfed, but there is nothing to show who is res ponsible for the turfing. I suggest that the Board have contract for turfing graves which will be far more satisfactory than leaving the matter to the relatives of deceased persons. I do not think we can compel the relatives to do the fufing.
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teacher, and the two winners of two first prizes On Tuesday the Viceroy summoned a
from the Canton Christian College, a teacher and a student from each of seven other schools, and a teacher from a ninth school to attend at his Yamen in Canton. He made them, an address, urging the students to make the best Kwong-u, 31st year
of their opportunities for improvement to that Outside the running track, about too . away. they might prove to be useful men to the China but commanding a good view of both start and of the future. He then gave each of the nine finish, was the pavilion erected for the officials, boys a beautiful gold medal, with his photo. fanked on either side by less pretentious ones graph attached to one side. He also gave each for teachers and foreigners. The. Viceroy of of the schools a framed painting of himself and the Two Kwang and other high Chinese silk scarf with four gift characters on it, officials, together with the foreign Consuls announcing the fact that the school receiving resident at Canton, honoured the event by their it "has an effective method of instruction." presence. A booth was devoted to the use of The educative valut of such events as this in || BRITISH INDIA, STEAM NAVIGATION hospital corps, which was composed of seven-
great. China's young men need just such dis leen young Chinese doctors, graduates of cipline as the proper training for such a contest rarious medical schools in Chine, and all fevolves: They need the conceit taken out of wearing the Red Cross badge on their arms. This corps had not a little work to do in that their first efforts are eclipsed by some one them by finding, as the majority of them must, eviving' boys who were overcome by the un-wh has better equipment and better training, wonted exertions of the contests. The unusual and by learning, as all of them muit, that number of such cases showed clearly enough national and world records are hard to make and that Chinese boys have not been used to such equally hard to hold. They need the just violent games. No world-records of speed self-estimate that will come from this experi The President minuted: I am averse to were broken that day. But China's record a mental knowledge. They need to learn increasing the fee if it can be avoided. Shall we an ultra-conservative drag on the world's pro-lespant of fairness, self-control, and of united let the matter stand as it is for the present?gress was demolished beyond hope of repair. fit that can be best learned perhaps in such Byelaw 16 distinctly specifies chunami as a The China of to-day is not the Chios of tennis when protracted self-denial, severe train. suitable material for the purpose, and it cer. years ago. That field-day was indisputable ing, living and working by rule, and team work tainly would last more than seven years as a proof of this fact to the most incredulous. are required. It is good for Chins and good rule, which is the period at which we disiater The China of today is rapidly re-adjusting for its people to be compelled to look away the bones of unclaimed bodies and re-inter herself to the modern life of the world. She them in a place specially set apart for that will make mistakes, more of them probably purpose,
than if she were a little more disposed to learn The Hon, the Registrar General minuted from the experience of Western nations but I am against increasing the fee. I think matters nevertheless, now that she has set herself to had better stand as they are. If the graves learn the ways of life and thought of the continue to be "worshipped the chunam will | modern world, she will fearn,
The Secretary minuled: A fee of 50 cents is paid in section A of the Chinese cemetery, and a fee of $t in section B and C. for digging, filling and covering a grave. The covering is however invariably done by the relatives of the deceased. We have a contract for turfing the slopes in the cemeteries, and it might be ad visable to increase the fee, say by so cents, and instruct the contractor to turf the graves as well as the slopes..
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be kept in order; if not the remains may be To the spectator who knew the China of disinterred after seven years.
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former days, this exhibition of new spirit and
new hopes and how effort was 'most inspiring. Two thousand students in China striving
Mr. Hewett minuled do not see what objection there can be to covering graves with chunam; graves are so covered in England, with each other for pre-eminence in manly
from self and to compare themselves with other nations and other men. The first effect may be bumiliation, but in the long run the result will be wholesome. Far China's young men. have strong latent qualities, and they have the spirit to train for whatever rivalries thay aro convinced are worth while.
thought and speculation that sight affords! The charged with keeping a common gaming house weight, thin shirts, short running breeches, the remainder for playing fanfan with dice. Mr. runners from one school were stripped to light, at Nos. 50 and 51, Connaught Road West, and
CHINASE GAMBLERS,
KARPLY PUNISHED AT THE MAGISTRACÝ.
At the instance of Chief Détectiva Inspector On general principles we should interfere a feats of strength and endurance, with a great Hanson, twenty Chinamon, the majority attir- little possible with Chinese customs in the crowd of 15,000 interested on-lookers, what a od in long silk coats, were paraded before Mr. matter of graves, unless the custom is opposed spectacle for the world, and what food for PA Hareland, this morning, three being to reasonable sanitary precautions.
Mr. Lau Chu Pak, Mr. Fung Wa Chun, and ted a concurrence with the minute of the Hon, the Captain Superintendent of Police all minu.
the Registrar General.
and rubber-soled shoes, and their hardened Hanson said the houses where this gambling Mr. F. X. d'Almada e Castro appeared for
muscles showed vigorous training. What a occupied formed a club, and according to the The of Public re-contrast the long-gowned, as as per day was made, as
the plaintiff; the defendant was neither present
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