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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH MONDAY, JANUARY 29 1906.
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The rates per quarter and per mensem, proportional The daily lane is delivered free when the addrow
cipline by the judicious use of the strap. Schoot boys who are even verbally chastised do not bellate to assault and kill their teachers. The alcaldes are ignorant and impotent; all they look for i, enhanced respect from, their subordinates and a post under the Government." The density of the natives is illimitable; they still lie around and wait for heaven'to. pour gifts down their throats. The native press is secthing with: insurrection; the writers steer as near posi
MATURE TOPICS.P
8th January, the ponies and there were a few gallops.
Some trojting was done in order to "sweat"
The times which are given below were not recorded by myself, but they were handed to me by an enthusiast of the turf,
Highland Laird, 14m., 4.25; last quarter 33. Highland-man and a sub, fim, rat mile 3.28, 3,05, 3.40..
Banzai and a sub, Įm.? noč.
19th January.
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accesible in messenger. Un cop a month potative sedition as they dare, and stir up theThere were several ponies out this morning, additional $1.50 per quarter le charged for postage,
world 40 conța por quiasier,,
⚫ave conta.
The postage cha tit wankly was to say part of the people to acts of violence, in the hope, pos. Single Coples Daily, den cents: Weekly, twenty-sibly, that a snug billet will be found under
the Government for the insurgent leader including the writers of subsidised artiglés. And after innumerable declarations that
The Hongkong Celegraph some form of independent government would
HONGKONG, MONDAY, JANUARY 29, 1906,
'TRUSTWORTHY ORACLES.
As most merchants in the East are aware, the Chinese community frequently.resori to their calendar for the selection of an auspi- cious day on which to make purchases. This practice applies specially to articles which are subject to market fluctuations,
or are of a speculative character. The Chinese traders in yarn, following what Messrs. Petit and Co. describe as the "time-
Le granted the Filipinos, the American Government lias anived at the conclusion that it will be many a day before the Filipinos will be capable of governing themselves. The Philippine Islands are nothing more or less than an incubus to America. Manila Americans may be optimistic and valiant in their claims for Maalia's future greatness, but the facts cannot be blinked. If America. is to make anything of the Philippines she must open the door to the Chinese. Not but also to the coolies, the farm-labourers, to the students, merchants, and traders only;
the small peasants who will take up holdings that the American Government in a fit of and cultivate the land. It is just possible
and the leside track only was used for trotting. The track looked as if it had suffered an in. undation, and the ponies bad to gallop through
sheets of water.
Emerald King (with blanket and hood), fm., 314:
Sycee King, with blanket on time not taken. Gold King, heavy, sweating,'jm, 33 4/5)*** La France Rose, it last half, 33.3/5,
1,06.3/5.
Glorious Rose, 14, 2, 22, 308, 342, 4:14 2/5.
V
Sunrise Rose, 18m., 2, 2, 2, 1, 313, 3:48, 4.20, Himalaya Rose,, 18m., Jast taken, 38 3/5, 17 3/5, 1.55 2/S.
Common Rose, last quarter'j, Pilot (in blanke!) fm., 32 4/ş.. Arab Chief and Mongolian Chief, 36, 1.2, Frecdachs, m., last 2,35 7/5, 1.10, 1.43... 48, 2.24.
Sundial, m., 32,
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SCOTCH CONCERI.
'A NICHT WI''BURNS." The Scotsmen in Hongkong are evidently determined to make their presence felt. On faturday night they celebrated the anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns by giving a concert In the City Hall Buildings. The programme was very Scotch. Selections from Burns were most favoured, and it is to be feared that some of the Englishmen present wondered what it was to bring out the versatility of the post, the deep allabout. The selections were finely arranged pathos of " Auld Robin Gray' contraming with the blythe abandon of "We are 'na fou." Al- though the weather was far from propitious, St. Georgo's Hall was crowded, among those Bresent being the Hon. Mr. Gershom Stewart, president of St. Andrew's Society, and Major. General and Mrs. Villiers Hatton, while every representative Scot in the Colony, including the Hon. Mr. Robert Shawan, put in an ap
pearance. That fine-stirring fantasia "Re-. miniscences of Scotland" by the Band of the Royal West Kenta fittingly opened the concert,
TELEGRAMS
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH"
MAN SERVICE;
RUSSIAN MUTINEERS
IN REVOLT AT VLADIVOSTOK.
GOVERNMENT TO TAKE VIGOROUS MEASURES,
[From Our Own Correspondent.]
Shanghai 20th January,
"-11.40 a.m.: The. Vladivostok mutineers are reported to be in possession of the artillery, with the result that a very serious situation exists,
General Mischenko has been order-
and it was played with a verve and class thated to take immediate and vigorous nearly brought the roof down. The greatest measures to suppress the insurrection." success of the evening was won by Mr. A. G. Gordon, Seldon is that beautiful song "Auld Robin Gray" rendered as Mrs.
in a tear in every line, a sob in every phrase Gordon sang it on Saturday night. There and Mrs Gordon interpreted the mournful, heart-breaking cry of the singer in a manner which could not have been surpassed. Her rich contralto voice give life and beauty to the theme, and it was little wonder that the audience, at the conclusion of the three verses, cheered to the echo and vociferously demanded an encore. "The year that's awn " was scarce-" Gordon voiced the wild freedom of the moun tain, and had again to respond to an encore. she sang "The auid hoose." Mr. W. E. Leckie gave the old favourite "Mary Morison"
(Genamt Mischenko, the famous Cossack leader in the fate war, commands the Green- diers, ons of the star Russian regiments. He
rioting spread to Moscow, Mischorko was suppressed the Odessa riots, clearing out the mutineers with a relentless hand. When the called upon to give his services in that hotbed of rebellion. Evidently the condition of affairs. in Vladivostok must be regarded by the Rus Sinns A very serious when it is considered and reputation to quell the disturbances.- necessary to send one of Mischenko's character
Ed; #7. K. 7:3
honoured custom," selected the 25th last, New Year's Day, to make their purchases in this commodity and from the reports to hand it seems quite evident that they have inade, disgust, sick and tired of the whole business, the right hand side of the judge's box have ly so successful. But in "Lochnagar" Mrs.
a lucky selection. In a special supplement to their yarn report on the 26th inst., Messrs. Petit & Co. reported that sales had been con- cluded that day on the market to the extent
has given Ambassador Wright instructions to sound the Japanese Government on their inclination to acquire the Philippines. But how was the secret revealed? Ambassadors
Rising Sun, jm, last quarter 31 3/51.- **
EARLY BIRD,
29th. January. Already the race-course is presenting a dif. ferent appearance. The spectators' stands on sprang up as if in a night, and prove a comfort able place for early risers watching the more ing gallops. Coplies are at work getting ready the booths; the first stages of a few are nearly stands are now being fitted up.
of 3,30b bales. Within three days prices have do not open their despatch-boxes for the finished, and the partitions for the pari-mutuel with fine effect; we hold, however, that "the
risen all round, and an average increase of a dollar per bale is recorded. In many cases the prices have risen from two to four dollars,
and even at the advanced rate there is no
falling off in the demand, nor is there any symptom of fluctuation. If anything, prices. are stiffening, and when the requirement of the interior are known it is confidently be lieved that the prices ruling to-day will rise still higher.In. not a single item have the quotations, dropped. You products which were sold at $1.123 on the 25th and 26th
benefit of strangers, or present journalists with state confidences. Even American ambassadors draw the line somewhere. It is just possible that the "secret" was, given tained informally, and Japanese views obtain. out, so that public opinion might be ascer
ed unofficially. Should these opinions and views be favourable, America could take advantage of the situation; if opposed to the idea,,then the U. S. Government could revile the needy scribblers for disseminating a pure concoction. But, in any case, why
sell the Philippines lo Japan? Why not
But what is bothering the minds of quite lew outsiders" are the tips for the races, and nearly everybody is seeking for information, Que gentleman recently said that he could Stakes and the German Cuch an ug sawe the winners of the Deby, the Valley This morning at the paddock was muggy. some parts by little rivers, but all the same, the course was fine and some good times were re corded.
and wet. The sand; course was crossed in
Mr. H. N. Mody's Glorious Rose did a bril liant gallon this morning, with a dog with His mile and three-quarters was done is 4 min.
Wood has a slender contralto which found newer tune is preferable to the old., Mrs. David, excellent scope in "Ca' the awes to the knowes," and no doubt would have been board to be advantage in "John Anderson, my jo," if there had not been a difference of opinion as to the key note between the pianist and the singer. Mrs. Wood's singing of "Gala Water" was all that could be desired. Mr, R. H. Baxter sang
PHILIPPINE INCUBUS, AMERICAN REPORTS DOUBTED.
SCEPTICAL TOKIO AWAITS, AMBASSADOR WRIGHT.
[From Our Own Correspondent.]
Shanghai, 20th January,
11.40 a.m.
with reference to the authenticity of Considerable speculation prevails
with real feeling audi sympathy "O' the airts the reports, that ex-Governor-General the win' can blaw" perennial at Scotch of the Philippines Islands, General concéris"; and on being. 'recalled he gave
Annie Laurie.". A fine, breezy, blustering Luke. Wright, now appointed Am- cateran was Mr. J. D. Auld, as he halpsed,bassador to Japan, has received halooed, Gregalach! Quite clearly Rob Ray
inst. are now quoted at $116, with boldets strike a bargain with Great Britain. It is 3 sec., which shows that Mody holds a good has his descendants in Hongkong. Mr. Auld instructions from Washington to
waiting for increased prices and buyers gradually advancing their offers. Since Satur. day some 2,000 or more bales have been sold to Chinese traders. The brokers in Hongkong are generally prepared for a large demand inmediately after the Chinese 134 New Year, but it appears that on this oc- casion the outlook is so propitious and the umens so satisfactory that there is no limit
GREGOR & CO.,
probable that the British Government would he only too glad to exchange The West Indian islands for the Philippines. America is the natural market for the West Indies; the colonies there are mostly being exploited by American capital; and now that the Panama Canal is being constructed they will come more under the dominion of America to the demands of the Chinese for yarn.station and that could be arranged. Britain then ever. All Britain wants is-a coaling would doubticas be willing to undertake the task of governing the Filipinos.
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LOCAL AND GENERAL.
DURING the past week five cases of small-pox were reported as having occurred in Hongkong, and two of the patients have succumbed to the disease. The sufferets were one Singalee, and four Chinese,
The possibility that the value of the dollar will fall is another factor which is influencing buyers. In fact, prospects, for those in- terested in the yarn market were never belter than they are at present: Two noteworlly features are the steady tone of the market and the high class of material demanded. 19, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL India garnered a good collon crop last year, and the Bombay mills are producing yam of a superior quality for the Chinese market. There is no demand in Hongkong for cot- ton; one of the principal brokers in the Colony reports that he has not sold a single bale. The Chinese buyer requires they already spun for the manufacture of cloth. Sonic Japanese mills have entered the mar ket, but their competition is not yet percep tible, and certainly is not affecting the Hongkong market in any way. The future is exceedingly bright for yarn in Hongkong, With the opening up of China-Manchuria in particular-there should be a very much
THE Ilonourable Dr. Clark has kindly con- enlarged demand, which should prove bene sented to deliver a lecture under the auspices ficial to the trader in Hongkong as well as of the Hongkong Odd Volumes Society on in Shanghai. Ai present there is, every in-Law in the days of Dickens, no illustrated by dication that yarn will continue on the up-quotations from bis works" at the City Hall, ward grade, thereby justifying those who
on Friday, the 2nd 'prox, at 5.35 pm. Bir appealed to the Chinese oracles, and coti-Henry Berkeley will kindly take the chair.. tributing to the prosperity of a very import- ant industry in the Colony.
ITALIAN
VERMOUTH
FROM:
FLLI CORA,
TURIN,
ITALY.
THE PHILIPPINE INCUBUS.
Tokio, our representative in Shanghai telegraphs to-day, discredits the report that, the American Ambasador to Japan is charged with instructions to sell the Phillip pine Islands to the Japanese Government, provided satisfactory terms can be arranged At the same time there seems to be no doubt that the United States Govern ment is falling away from its Imperial 'ideale. At one period, less than eight years ago, New England was confident that ite sous could achieve within a decade what it had taken older colonising nations some centuries. to. perform. Apierica was BEWARE OF OTHER SO-CALLED to regenerate the Filipinos, give them all
the benefits of civilisation and good goven.. ITALIAN VERMOUTHS
ment, and, at some later date, grant them their independence. It is Interesting to con- sider how much has been done by America in the Philippines since Dewey appeared in Manila Bay. The islands are not yet com- pletely subjugated; planters are still afraid to take up land in the interior education is being provided by the Government, but the (36-12 teachers are prevented from enforcing die
SOLD IN THE COLONY
AND MADE IN FRANCE.
Hongkong, 14th July, 1905,
THE attempt to raise the hull of the sunken lighter opposite Meurs, Windsor and Co.'s premises at Bangkok has been abandoned. It Meantime the Harbour Department notifies will probably now be removed by dynamite, the public as to how the position is indicated. IN the death of the late Mr. Chalmers the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China has been called upon for the second time with in six months to bear the lots of one of its staff, the first loss being that of the late Mr. P. Lawson, who died in July last.
THE Vladivostok route having been re-opened for international traffic,, the Great Northern Telegraph Company bas now two routes avait able for exchange of traffic with Europe and Fussia in Asia. Telegrams may be directed raies by the two routes being the same, either "via Vladivostok" or "via Klachta, the
THE following notification has been received
from the Madras Government "The Governor
in Council is pleased to withdraw the regula tions under the Venice Sanitary Convention imposed in the ports of the Madras Presidency against arrivals from Hongkong, intimation having been received that Hongkong has been free from plague."
UNDER the auspices of the Hongkong branch. of the Royal Sanitary Instituta a lecture will
thing for the Derby.
Following were the times taken :-— Mr. Ellis Kadoorie's Arab Chief, one mile, 2.24, last quarter, 36 sec.
Glorious Rose, one and three-quarter mile, 413; last mile 2.19, last half-mile 106, tast quarter 32. A splendid finish
Sunrise Kose, one and three-quarter mile,
.
Well-informed members of the Japanese Ministry discredit these re
was enthusiastically encored, and responded in heath and heather and wild mountain their willingness to accept suzerainty with another Highland ditty, that revelled sound the Japanese Government as to
diel's awa' wi' the exciseman," and while he peaks, Mr. A. Douglas, Galloway nag "The
of the Philippines, has an excellent presence, he was rather too mysterious when he declared repeatedly "He's danced away" as if that were anything unusual 1.20; last quarter 311.
in Hongkong. Much better was his encox ports. Rising Star, half a mile, 1,081, last quarter 31.which was loudly applauded, A pearly 143, last quarter 331.
Freedachs, one mile and a quarter, 36, 1.10), Scotch song is "Willie brewed, peck o maut, if only for its retrain, "We are na fou, Fortune Rose, one and three-quarter mile, and full justice was done to it by Measri, L. Broughall, R. II. Baxter and J. C. Gow. They The Pilot, three-quarters of a mile, 35, 111, rollicked and hiccoughed in the most realistic
4.20, last quarter 31.
"1.437
Sundial, half a mile, 37, 1.08).
5.
THE SHANGHAI JDEKEYS. Mr. N. E. Moiler, one of the leading jockeys of Shapghai, is expected to arrive by the German mail steamerto-morrow. Mr. Moller will be best remembered by the sporting members of the community as having won at last year's meeting
It has also been suggested that America is prepared to sell the. Philippines to Japan, but no cro-
dence is attached to the rumour.
fashion, and same folks saw themselves for once as ithers sea them-especially at St.
[When Reater's message was shown to Governor-General Ids to Manila and he was Andrew's Balls. The trio received an ovation. asked whether he believed there was any truth. A male choir, under the leadership of Mr. George Grimble, sang Hail to the Chief, "Yeturn over the Philippine islands to anyone it in the projected sale, Mr. Ide remarked: Banks and Bracs," "Scots Wha Hae" and will be to the Philippine people themselves. "When the American Government is ready to Auld Lang Syne They were least success. ful in "Scots Wha Hae," the tune being apto Japan by sale or otherwise is preposterous. The idea that the islands are to be turned over It would be entirely contrary to the traditions of the United States, and in direct contradiction in the United States."-Ed, H. K.T] to all past and present policy here as well as
Chief, however, was a capital performance, proved a treat, if the audience had not insisted. and no doubt “Auld Lang Syne "would have
in Hongkong the Champion on Mr. Johnparently. an Anglicised version of the old Feel's Cotswold, the Maident and Lusitano Scotch melody; while." Ye Banks and Brace Algerine. He is coming especially for Mr. Cup on Halifax, and the Foochow Cup on
was scarcely up to the mark."Hail to the
ponies, Zanzibar, Old Boy and the Shanghai R. E. Kadoorie, of Shanghai, who has three
Derby winner, White Blaze. He will, in all
on joining in. The choir was composed of the probability, also have the mount on Lucky following gentlemen: Messrs. L. Broughall, P. Chief. Mr. Moller was only recently married Dow, A. E. Paine, A. J. Darby, G. H. Edwards, and is bringing his wife with him to Hong: Dr. C. Forsyth, Messrs. L. D. Philpot, H. S. kong. The other jockeys, Messrs, Burkill Wynne, J. D. And, Frank Austin, F. A. Biden, Hayes and Cox are leaving Shanghai by the W. E. Leckie, J. A. Young, W. J. Terrill, W. [P.M.S.S., Korza which is due here shortly,
Of this trio, Mr. Burkill, who for many seasonsWare. Mr. A. H. Ough played several violin Aimstrong, Bullock, A. G. Roberts and F. W. past, has been at the head of the list of winning selections with much beauty and effect. At- jockeys at Shanghai will ride solely for Mr. Geo. together the Scotch concert, was Potts stable. He is noted for his clear beaded success, and it was a thoroughly contented ness in a race, has good judgment, and is seen to advantage on delicate ponies who require was sounding. Mr. W. Armstrong, the secretary audience that streamed out just as midnight careful handling.
of St. Andrew's Society, deserves the utmost praise for his labours in connection with the
Mr. Hayes, who is coming for MẸ H, N,
Mody's stable, has not had the best of luck at different meetings, but in a strong run race is a very desperate finisher, and on a lazy pony is second to none.
Mr.W.W, Cox has been before us for so many seasons that we are quite acquainted with his prowess. The last time be was riding here. he won no less than twelve races for Mody's stables, including the Derby, German Cup and Championship.
at present. Mesars. Aldertos, Mackie and There is a great scarcity of local "jocks" Gresson, Jun, may be seen every morning, wet or fine, literally up to the neck at it, iso the poor "Trainer" whose weight of adipose
issue in already causing him great worry.
THE RIDING BOY,
Tis morning lospector Langley placed before Mr. Bareland at the Magistracy a gang
concert.
an entire
SMALL SHIPS CHALLENGE
...CUP.y
- 11. M, B. “HART">v, H. M. 5. “WATERWITCH"
Not being able to play a successful párt in lenge Shield with their "bigger brothers," the the competition for the China Squadron Chat- small ships at present stationed in these waters have started a football competition of their own. The first round in the competition for the Cup to be presented to the beat team of the smaller ships was held on the Naval, football ground at Happy Valley on Saturday afternoon between the Hart and the Waterwitch.
Play opened fast and some neat passing was seen. After some hard: be given by Mr.J.J. Bryan on "Sanitary plumb of 48 Chisamen, whom he had arrested in opened the score for the Hars, which was soon to-morrow evening at 9 o'clock. On No. 47 Markel Street, Hnogbom, which he had aller equalized by the Waterwitch. With the Wednesday there will be held a sanitary ins- o'clock, on information that a gambling game match, but Taylor, one of the Harfs qulateste, score standing at one all, both teams played a raided yesterday afternoon at half past three On Friday Mr. Bryan will continue his lecture the time of the raid two games of fantan were pectors' test examination from 7 to 10 pm, was in progress. Evidence was given that at
sharp game and at first it looked like a drawn when sear goal mouth, managed to pilot the on "Sanitary plumbing,"
la full progress, all the pecessary paraphernalia, ball home. "Result; farta; Waterwitch 1. and a quantity of money being found on the tables round which the gamblers were seated. Inspector Langley said that these men were gang, who for some time had eluded the police by changing houses every four hours. All the money and gambling implements were ardered to be confiscated, and the first defendant was house, and was ordered to pay fine of Stoo, or convicted of keeping a common gambling undergo hard labour for two months; the rest were fund $5 with the alternative of seven days' bard fabour,
of the Laundry
F. G. ALLEN, manager of the Japanese Steam Laundry Company, Ld., charged one Lai Cheep, and dryk, with the embezzle ment of 52.50, the money of the Company, during the month of December last. Inspec the Magistrated to Mr. B. A, Hazeland, at called, that it is understood a further charge was Maglairacy, before whom the case was expected to be preferred against the defendant for one week and asked for a remand, which was granted
THE WEATHER,
On the 29th at 11.55
SHIPPING CASUALTY.
AMERICAN STEAMER WRECKED.
140 LIVES LOST.
[From Our Own Correspondent.]
Shanghai, 29th January, 11.40a.m. The steamship Valencia has been wrecked off the coast of Vancouver.
About 140 porsons were drowned. The Valencia in believed to be an American vessel owned by the Pacific Packing and Navigation Company. She was built at Philadelphia in 1883. News of the disaster': appeared in the Manila papers on the 26th "inst-ED, H.K.T] -
SHIPPING AND MAILS.
MAILS DUE German (Res) 30th inst.. American (Korea) goth init, German (Zieten) ist prox, . -Indian (Leisung) zid prox,,
Australian (Eastern) 3rd prox. Australian (Tafman) 5th prox." French (Touran) 6th prox.
The P. & O. S. N. Co's ss. 'Nubia, left,
Singapore for this port on 27th inst.; at 8 am
The P. H. S. S. Cola sa. Mongolia arrived at Yokohama from San Francisco, on 27th
innt.
French Mail, left Singapore to-day, at 4. p.m.
The M. M. Colas. Tourans, with the next for this port vla Saigon
The P. M. S. S. Co.'s s.s. Korea left Shang.. hal on Saturday at 11 pm, and is expected to arrive to-morrow morning, at 8 am
First Assistant of the Hongkong Observatory: this port and is expected help on 4th proxec The American & Oriental Line as. Vidžo The following report is from Mr. F. G. Figg, from New York left Singapore yesterday, for
little changed, it is highest over Coins to the ing the German Mails with dates from Berit Pressure is very The Imperial German Mall is. Zialon, carry. Nouth of the Yangtze, and relatively low in the of the and lust left Singapore on 27th inst
Strong monsoon may be expected in the Pacific to the South of the Laochoose Rm, and may be expected her on 1st proxe Formosa Channel and the N. part of the China Bea
Forecast-moderate NE, wlads į fair.
De
The C. P. R. Co's Ls. Alkowian mit ved at Shanghai at 3 pm; on 17th fort and lon Fagainst to pimaş same day for Nafisakk Where she is due to arrive at söön, on soch last