TELEGRAMS.
** HONGKONG TELEGRAPH"
SERVICE.
TOGO'S FLAGSHIP.
SUSTAINED SLIGHT DAMAGES.,
EXPECTED TO BE SOON READY FOR THE NEXT FRAY.
[From Our Own Correspondent.]
Shanghai, 13th August, 12.10 p.m. It has now been ascertained that the damage which has been sustained by Admiral Togos tugship Mikasa is comparatively slight,
That she will be brought up to her former fighting strength is re- garded as certain,
[Renter's.]
The Washington Treasury.
LONDON, roth August.
The Washington Treasury will resume purchases of silver bullion for subsidiary coinage, on the 15th inst., one hundred thousand ounces will be required weekly.
It is understand that the Treasury has obtained control of considerable amounts for future delivery, with a view of not disturb. ing the market.
The Alaska Seal Fisheries. Professor Elliot, the authority on sealing, declares that the Aleutian raiding schooners are owned in America or Canada, and re- gistered in Japan in order to evade the re- sponsibility of being captained and officered by Englishmen and Americans.
Later,
'The United States Asiatic Squadron.
/
Advices from Washington state that, when the naval manceuvres of the Atlantic fleet as completed, Rear-Admiral Brownson will
some of the best armoured cruisers to the Asiatic station, 'paying no duty I en roule This is presumably owing to the recent seal poaching in the Beluring Sea by Japanese vessels.
The Native Trouble in South Africa,
7th August.
A-Durban Ethiopian preacher has been sentenced to six months' imprisonment and twenty five lashes for, offering seditious prayers in a native kraal.
The Panama Canal, Chinese labour will be given a thorough test in the construction of the Panama Canal, to replace labourers from Jamaica for whom the work is too hard.
Contracts of 2,500 coolies are already prepared.
THE SHANGĦà mixed COURT
THE BUILDING STOPPEN.
From the N. G. D. News of 7th inst:-There was nothing unusual about the appearance of the Mixed Court at 8 a.m. yesterday the hour when the Municipal Council's ultimatum In regard to the new buildings for which the ne cessary permit has been withheld expired. A foreign sergeant, in plain clothes, was as usual on duty on the premises, and near the road, where the offending buildings were to be erect- ed, there was a small gathering of native work. men. The proposed increase of cell accom. modation has involved the demolition of the old cells on the East side of the premises, and excavations for the foundations of the new
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH ·MONDAY, AUGUST 13, 1906.
A DINFOTED SIGNATURE.
Suda Singh said he was a watchman at the Sugar Refinery, and was the plaintiff in this CASC. Defendant was also employed there. Witness lent him $30, and the latter signed the document produçeć, There were other people present when the document was signed. The sum of $30 was still due, though he had applied to defendant for it many times. De- fendant paid him $3 for two months' imterest,
CANTON-HANKOW RAILWAY.
CONSTRUCTION RESUMED. [From Our Own Correspondent.]
THB, KAŬD AUSTRALIAN GULD MINING CO., LD.
ANNUAL REPORT.
In the Summary Jurisdiction Court this morning, His Honour Mr. A. G. Wise, l'uisne Judge, presiding, Snda Singh, an Indian watch.
The directors herewith present the balance mao, sued Ha Hau, a duer, employed at the
Canton, 11th August, 1906. Sugar Refisery, for the recovery of the sum
sheet and profit and loss account for the year The long-expected and much discussed re- of $30, alleged to be due on a promissory note, sumption of work in connection with the com-ading 31st March, 19:6; the Singapore a signed by defendant on 15th March last.
pletion of the Cantón. Hankow Railway has, Counts incorporated therein, being closed on Mr. R. Gardiner, of Mr. D. D. Thomson's at last, become an accomplished fact. Con- the 8th February, 1906.
The directors regret that mining operations office, appeared for the plaintiff, defendantsiderable enthusiasm was manifested by the appearing in person
Chinese merchants and gentry at the initiation show no better results, and that despite the of an enterprise combining the spirit of a com larger amount of stone crushed, the yield per mercial undertaking with national patriotism. on has not improved. The annual report, Commencement. was made to-day with, the furnished by Mr. W. H. Martin, refers vory building of the Sai Chun Nam. On section of fully in detail to this subject, and attention is the Yuch Han Railway. Mr. Change Kun called to a copy of such report, which-has- Ying, the chief manager of the company, was been forwarded to each shareholder. present, and he himself, with a shovel, turned the first sod, in order to stimulate the workmen their appreciation of the strenuous exactions of with their work, which it will be the cc-the General Manager, Mr. W. P. Martin, deavour of the company to push on vigor. M.MM, aavisteri by his staff, to endeavour to ously to completion. The company bas called improve the Mining returns. They consider for tenders for the supply of materials, within and too one could have managed the mising thirty days. The name of the successful ren- affairs of the Company in a more able manner, Defendant: Where did I pay you these derer has not yet been disclosed. Judging confident that, if it is possible to secure from the ardour and enthusiasm with which the higher grade ore, Mr. Martin will soon be able Viness Outside Jardine's Bazaar,
work is inaugurated, under Chinese auspices, it to show a period of profitable mining. Defendant: Have you anything to show is confidently expected that the date of com,
tion, all the directors, Messrs. De Burgh that I paid you those amounts?
pletion will not be far of
Persse, Robert 1'hip, George Frederick Scost, and James Forsyth, and the auditor, T. A, Bond retire, but are eligible for re-election, and offer themselves accordingly,
and then said he had no more money,
De endant: When did I pay you $37. Witness: On the 15th April, -S$1.30 and on the 15th May $1.50,
summe?
Witness: No, I took no note. Defendant: Where did I sign that document ?
THE SUPERINTENDENT ENGINEER.
Difficulty is experienced in the appointment Witness: In a shop in front of Jardine's of a suitable engineer, as the superintendent of
Bazaar-n Chinese shop..
Defendant: Whose shop was it??
Défendant: Was ́anyone present when I signed the male 2.
the line. The services of Mr. Chim Tin You and Mr. Kwong Sun Mau have been retained know whose shop it is,
Witness: I only know the shop; I do not by Viceroy Yuan; their appointment to the -Yuch-ban- railway cannet, in consequence, be
secured. Thus the coveted position of Super" : Lintendent Engineer is still vacant. It is re- ported that it is Viceroy Yuan's intention to Defendant: Can you produce these four or retain all suitable and competent engineeri five men?
[of Chinese nationality] for employment in the Notth.
Witness: Four of five men.
:
Witness: I don't know where they are, flis Honour: He is alleging a forgery, Channan Singh said he was a watchmari at Wamchai. Ile had been, in the Colony for Two and a half years. He knew the defendant. He went with the plaintiff to the defendanı, Ha Hau, about five or six months ago, to see him at the market at Wanchai. They, all went to a shop: He saw defendant sign a document, and give it to the plaintiff, and he saw the plain- 1 # give defendant some money-$30.
To defendant, witness said it was a cigarette
sling.
Defendant: How is it the plaintiff said it was signed near the Jardine's market, and you say the Wanchai snarket ?·
:
Witness: I don't know the names of the markets.
Defendant: Then why are your statements different to the plaintiff's
His Honour. I don't know that they are. Defendant, sworn, said he never borrowed any money from the plaintiff'; he did not even know the man,
His Honours He works at the same place as you do the Sugar Refinery,
Defendant:, But I daly work in the day; he may be a night-watchman.
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Itis Honour: Make himi sigu his name with a Chinese pen and ink,
Witness wrote his name. His Honour: These two signatures do not seem the same; uy him with another pen...
Defendant again wrote his name.
His Honour: I am not satisfied about this,
Can the plaintiff find the Shop?
Plaintiff, I think I can.
?
BRAKERY REWARDAD,
CHINESE CARPENTERS COMPENSATED FOR LIFE SAVING.
On Saturday last, in the charge-room of the No. Police Station, Wanchai, Inspector Cour- luy, on behalf of the Belilies Trust Fund, made a presentation of $5 each to five carpenters, comployed at A King's slipway, Wanchai Ford, for their heroic services in saving life during a squall in July last, when the lives of six per- sons were in danger.
The mes accepted the gift, after the Inspec tor had said a few congratulatory words, and thanked him and the Trustees for their kind. ness.
The circumstances under which these men's services were requisitioned, are as follows: Un 4th July last, at one o'clock Bi the afternoon, a heavy squall struck the Colony, "Several sam- pans before the squall'increased in force were making for shelter, but unfortunately were caught half way to Causeway Bay, A sam pan, that was making for shelter and which was being sowed, was overturned immediately apposite the shipway and about 300 yards On board that sampan from the shore, were a man and his wife and four children, three boys, axed 2, 4 and 8 years, re spectively, and a girl.twelve years old. The carpenters, who were in the shed, saw the boat capsized and immediately one and rushed to the pier, manned a dinghy and rowed to the
can be
Scene. The sea was as rough as under such conditions; rain fell in torrents; and the wind blew with such velocity is al most to cap aze the rescue boat on several oc- casions. The men, liowever, stuck to their guns and still und unted they kepttheir dinghy's nose pointed to the wreck with much trouble. Near the wreck they had a very narrow escape
A wave Lituck
huge catering the choppy sea. them amidships which tossed the dinghy to one side, while a gust of wind caught the other side of the boat and made her ship water.
of
1is Honour Then you had better try, and take the defendant with you, and report you cannot find the shap., It you da God it and the men there say they do not remember anything about the transaction, you must report that 106. I want to get to the batom of this, and pli adjourn the case till Fiiday,
The case was accordingly adjourned to go When they got to the wreck the mother and inio Friday's list:
INTERPONI, CRICKET.
In response to a pressing invitation from the Shanghai Cricket Club it was decided to send an XI in Shanghai aliqui the end of September to play Shanghai and probably "Tientsin.
No actual sailing date has been fixed but at the moment the P &-O. Aile leaving Hong kong on 30th September seems to be the most convenient. The Committee, however, hope. to be able to arrange for the Team to arrive in Shanghai on Saturday, 29th September, to meet the wishes of the Shanghai Cricket Club who would like the games to commence on Monday and Tuesday, October 1st and 2nd, as both these days are public holidays.
buildings are nearly complete. The only actual brickwork that has been done is the filling in of the foundations tot e ground level on one side of the proposed building, so there was really nothing to pull down. The builder's coolies arrived: on the scene between 7 and 8 am. They proceeded to mix cement and The following players are requested by the made other elaborate preparations for work, Committee to practice at the nets the but the laying of the brick which would have Cricket Ground on and after Monday, gih necessitated Municipal interference, was never instant, and to inform the Secretary at once attempted. When questioned as to their idle-whether they are able (if selected) to go with ness the coolies made evasive replies about the the Team:- heat Supplies of bricks, however, continued to | . W. C. 1. Turner
Arrive in wheelbarrows throughout the morning and some of the coolies found employment in stacking them in beaps.
a. T'. 3. Pearce
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1. C. I. Mackay
4. K. E. O. tird
.. R. Pati 1. Maj. Chichester,
on
A.AL Dr. H. F.Stranger Leakes,
Figth Infantry
14. .. Hope, R. A.
3. Cigy, II, W. Smith, wa. 35. 11. W. Ankur
6. W. 11 Woodward
3. Walter Dixon
§. I., Lung, H.A.
16, W. A. Powell
17. La. Col Price
28. W J. Daniel
5. It. Unker, tagth luf, ng. Water Doalet 19. G. E. Morrell
father of the children were the first in he pulled aboard the dinghy for they were found chinging on to the side of the sampas, but the One children were confined under hood. of the carpenters dived under the sain pan, made his way under the hood, and came to the surface with the twelve-year old girt. They tnssled hard to extricate the ather children. Carpenterafter carpenter dived under the sampan but came to the surface alone. The next plan was to smashthe bottom of the boat and by this means rescue the chit- dren from a watery grave. This did not prove of any success, and after many attempts incy righted the sampan and rescued two other children, aged 2 and 4, but the eight-year-old lad, could not be found. They remained on the scent for a few minutes longer, but no bins of the body could be seen and they returned. to the slipway, landing the rescued ones who were none the worse for their submersion. The other boy was drowned; the body never being recovered.
SALE OF QUARRYING RIGHTS,
At the offices of the Public Works Depan ment was held this afternoon the sac by auction of the right to quarry stone on one lot of Crown, land, at Ngan Shui Wan, near Tai Wan village, New Kowloon, in the New erritory, for a period extending from date of sale up to and including 31st March, 1997 The lot is rezistered as the Tai Wan Quatry Lot No. 3, and is situated to the west of Tai. Wan village, with an area of 10,000 square feet. The upset price was $44.
Only one bidder put in an appearance and 20. Lt. J. M.C. Doran, A....he, Mr. Ching Lan, acquired the rights with his The Committee will be glad to receive sug- bid of $46. Restions for additions to the selected list,
THE CHINA DORNEO CO.
An armed party ‘of foreign constables, and ten Sikh troopers under the command of Trooper-Sergeant Spottiswoode, were held in readiness at West Hongkew Station. Fifty memberi of "A" Company mustered at Head- quarters at 7.45 a.m. On falling in, twenty rounds of ammunition per man were served out, and the volunteers were then permitted to do as they pleased, as long as they did not leave the Municipal Compound. About 8.45
Reports from Kudat have been received to am the Acting Captain Superintendent of the effect that new shops are being built with polico (Mr. McEuen) accompanied by Mr. timber imported from Singapore. The reason Fenton (Cadet) and Detective-Inspector Arm given is that it is "cheaper than buying from strong arrived at the Mixed Court. Having Sandakan." This too though there is an im satisfied himself that no building was in proport duty of 10% on timber! gresa Mr. McEuen visited West flongkew
To the above repont Mr. W.G. Darby, station and, returning to the Court, had an
Manager of the China Borneo Cổ, adds the interview with the Magistrate. This appeared following remarks: "7 his can only be true to a to be satisfactory, for telephonic instructions halted extent as we nurselves have shipped were sent to head-quarters that "A" Company over 5,000 c. ft. of planks to Kudat this year up might be dismissed, and a few minutes later to date. Cheapness has never been the sole armed polica at West Hongkew were permitted to return to their "Stations. The "Emergency Section" of "A Company were told to hold themselves in readiness to turn out, for the next three days.
ject we have lo view. Our aim is rather to supply a good article at a fair price and the above sales are soms proof that our endeavours meet with some little success."—D. N. D. Herald,
THE WEATHER.
The directors desire to place on record
In accordance with the articles of associa.
It will devolve upon the meeting to efect directors and auditor, and to fix the noditor's
remuneration.
DE BURGH PERESE,
Chairman.
Brisbane, 26th June, 1906.
BALANCE SHEET FOR YEAR ENDING 31ST MARCH, 1956, (Incorporating Singapore Balince to
2th February, 19 6.)
Capital..............
Liabilities. 1906,
5. d: 20,000 0 0
Zess uncalled capi- ial on 150,000 shares at 1/2 per share
Reserve ... Debenture
8,750 a 0.
.........
THE WUCHOW PIRACY,
ONE SOLDIER KILLED AND FOUR INJURED
[From Our Own Correspondent.]
Wuchow, rith August.
The British launch Wingfut plying between
Wachow and Konghau, an up river station, left
Intimations.
THE
this por on Friday, the 10th instant, at 6am. ROBINSON PIANO six men who embarked as passengers at that On arriving at Tạng Chick, a wayside station, part were asked by the soldier guard on board-
to allow themselves to be searched..
They immediately produced revolvers and, ned by three others who had embarked at Wuchow, fired upon the soldiers of whom one was killed and fell overboard; another badly hot in the breast, another in the neck and thigh; another was slightly grazed by a bullet on the head, and the last jumped overboard,
here were five soldiers in all. The plates then
king charge of the launch turned her aboat
and steamed down stream to the mouth of a creek a mile above Mongkong where a man in a sampan was met. Nine rifles were speedily taken out of this sampin and the Bunch immediately got under weigh down ⚫iver again.
A litle while previously to the taking of the Wing Fat by the pirates two other British launches-the Wafung belonging to Banker
Co, and the long Hing-had passed down
stream, and it is surmised that it was the object
the pirates to overtake these at the next
station down river. In this they failed and me nwhile, having extinguished all lichts, a tosh was made through the barbour at Wuchow, ivhere, however, their suspicious appearance was noticed and reported to the Taotai im- mediately by the 17M; Customs.
On arriving in the neighbourhood of Fung Chun, about 22 miles below Wuchow, the pirates landed with, their bnoty valued of Tls. 5x and one 'chest of opium. The crew of the Wing Fat were then able to steams her back and report the matter at Wuchow.'.
There have been, several similar cases of s. d. piracy in this region during the inst two years in which British launches and trade lave suffered. Exactly what steps have been taken and what reparation demanded by our own Consular authorities is not known. What is known, however, is that no satisfaction what- over has been obtained from the Chinese Authorities during the last two years for the most flagrant-breaches of Treaty and damage to trade arising from, the immunity allowed The pirates by the Chinese officials,
-191,750 a
Government of the Federated
Malay States...... Sundry Creditors ....... Chartered Bank of fadia...... Unpaid Dividends-
frisbane Singapore
72 4'0 ... 70 76
Assets.
Wining Property Machinery, Plani,
Buildings, Furnitura....n 23,949 18 0 Electric Plant and
And
Installation..,28,386 12 (As per valuation) New Main Shaft and Plant.... Timber and Fuel and Stores
Balance to Credit of
Dividend Ajc- Brisbane.... Singapore
4,873 10 10 7,955 4 3
5,042,5 TO 4,561 07
3,835 3, 1
CANTON NOTES.
[From Our Own Correspondent.]
VICEROY'S LEAVE OF ABSENCE.
Canton, 11th August, 1906.
142 11 6
L216,859 16 1
As his cave of absence of two months on account of illness is about to expire, Viceroy 13,664 17 65huin has memoralized the Throne to extend
57.336 8 0 13,097.10 1 2,334 4 0
-i
72 4 0
2
70 7.6
Sundry Debtors. Cash Balance-Raub 703 11 10 Fingapore 1,015 19.2
Profit and Loss Account
To Balance...
1+
15
PROFIT AND LOSS.
Dr. 1995-April 1st.
119 March 31st, Directors' and Auditors' i tes, Salaries & Charges, Brisbane Wages and Expenses at Raub, including cost of Singapore
142 11 6 163 12 8
2,519 12 0 15,480 4
£1 6,859 16
1
:
his leave for two months more.
THE EMPEROR'S DIRTHDAY, The 26th day al 6th moan, being the birth- day of His Imperial Majesty Emperor Kwong Su, officials of rank are preparing to attend at the Emperor's Temple, Canton, to celebrate the occasion. The ceremony will last from the 25th day to the 1st prox Every official has been ordered to assume the ceremonial robes of his respective rank.
COMMERCIAL.
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TODAY'S INTELLIGENCE.
I pm. Buyers:-Unions $8:0, Hongkong Fires $320, China Fires 591, HK., C. and M. Steamboat 517), China Barnens Sto, China Providents $9.10, Dairy Farms $17, Tramways fa35, fees $136, China Lights Sto
Sellers: Canton Insurances $335, Shell Transports 17/6, Kaubs 57, Hongkong Docks
CO., LD.
MANUFACTURERS,
AND
IMPORTERS
OF
HIGH-CLASS
PIANOS,
ORGANS
AND
Every Description:
OF
MUSICAL
INSTRUMENT.
OPPOSITE KING EDWARD HOTEL,
'HONGKONG.
Hongkong, 16th July, 1976
TRY
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"YEBISU"
THE
$153, Hongkong Lands $tto, West Points 550, FAMOUS JAPANESE
Electrics $15, Kopes $29, Hoiels $125, Cements
8,745 43 $zzi.
561 15 4
Office and Directors' Fees ... 30,040 11 Amounts written off for depre
ciation and cost of upkeep of machinery and plant, electri cal pleat and installation, buildings, furniture; ilso com- sumption of tools, implements, sto,es, timber, and fuel
Cr. 1906.-March 31.
By Gold, Account-:--
Nett proceeds of 8,430 466 025, from 65,715 tons, after piy- ment of Royalty, Cost of Transit, Insurance, etc. Balance.......
By
7.2752 8
£47,742 14-0
Sales-Hongkong Banks $850, London L91,10s, China Sugars $152, Shanghai Docks 13.983, Coltons $143, Electrics $141, Luzons
Nominal:-National Banks $47, indon Syrt. Douglases $17, Kowloon Wharts S106, Hang- kew Wharf Tis, 135, Humphreys 5114, Wat- sons $13, owells St.
Dn. Do,
TO-DAY'S EXCHANUR,
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demand....
4 months'
France-Bank T.T.
A rica-Bank T.T. Grman--bank T.T..
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Singapore T.T.....
Japan-Bank T.T., melan
Java-Hank T.T. ....
4 months' sight L/C ́...... ..........
Ruying.
31,761 13 8
15480 4
6 months' sight L/C........
£47,242 14 0
THE CHINESE ENGINEERING
AND MINING CO.
AN ENTERPRISI· OʻSHIPPING COMPANY.
The following report is from Bir. F. G. Figg, The Chinese Engineering and Mining Com- First Assistant of the Hongkong Observatory pany are to be congratulated on their enterprise, risen slightly over N.E. Japan and the S. Coast
On the 13th at 11.25 a. The barometer has Knowing as they do the possibilities of their of China.
ling from Shanghai to Chingwantao, they also Pressure is high, exceeding the normal by realise the fact that it is necessary to prove about 0.15 inch, over both of these areas. It is those possibilities to the general public. Con. lower by at inch and upwards over W. Japan sequently, they have issued a special invitation and the E. Coast of Chips, and by about 0.05 inch over the S. Philippines.
to the newspapers in Shanghai to send each a Gradients continue light, and light to representative to enjoy the trip to Chingwantab, moderate S.E. winds are indicated over the E. thence to Tientsin, on to the Company's mines ¦ ¦ Coast of China, and light N.E. winds over the at Tongshan, and return to Shanghai. Repre- N. part of the China Bea.
FORECAST,
sentatives of all the local 'papers left the 1.-Hongkong and neighbourhood, variable Settlement on this most pleasant and unusual winds, light; fine.
excursion this morning by the ss. Kaiping, and are due back on the 14th inst. The opi
Formers Channel, S.E. winds, light, South coast of Chins between Hongkong and Lamocks, same as No. 1.
South coast of China between Hongkong andikizinan, 2. winds, light.
nions of the Press on the tour should prove interesting and enlightening in more ways than one,—Shanghai Timur,
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1271
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do.
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30 days' sight Sydney and Melbourne..2.2 116 Per Case 8 Dozen Pints
4 months' sight France und
6 months' sight
4 months' sight Germany........
Bar Silver...........................
Bank of England rate...... Sovereign....
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To-day's Advertisement.
2.701
..2.21
30 5/16
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9.41
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES
MARITIMES.
PAQUEBOTS FOSTE' FRANCAIS,
FOR SHANGHAI, KOBE AND YOKOHAMA.
THE Company's Steamship
"POLYNESIEN," Captain Broc, will be despatched as above, on or about MONDAY, the 20th instant. For Freight or Pastage, apply to
¿DE CHAMPEAUX,
Agent. Hongkong, rgth August, #140,
$15,50.
Per Case 1 Dozen Pints
$2.00.
H. PRICE & CO.,
WINE MERCHANTS,
12 Queen's ROAD CENTRAL.
Hongkong, goth July, roof,
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