TELEGRAMS.
“HONGKONG. TELEGRAPH”.
SERVICE
PEKING-KALGAN RAILWAY.
FIRST SECTION OPENED.
{From Our Own Correspondent.]
Shanghai, 2nd October, 12.10 pan.
The first section of the Peking
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP CO, LID.
ANNUAL MEETING,
DEATH OF CAPTAIN BARNES
LAWRENCH.
It is with profoundest regret we have to "At the twenty-third ordinary general meet- ing of shareholders in the Douglas Steamship announce the death of llon. Captain L. A. W. Company which was held in the company's Barnes-Lawrence, R.N., which melancholy event took place to-day at 1.50 pm. at his office, at noon, to-day, there were present: Mr. B.P. White (hitman), Hon: Mr. W. J. Gres residence The Chalet," Peak, from the result of a chill caught during the typhoon of the 20th zon, Mexrs, A. Babington, A. G. Wand, direc tors; Messrs J. A. Jupp, 1. 5: Perry and 5. Hlar with all with whom he was brought in
inst., and the supervening caraplications. Popù
contact he will be much missed by all who knew him, and deep sympathy is expressed on all sides for his bereaved family, to whom he is thus so almost suddenly lost.
The funeral will take place at the Happy Valley to-morrow,.at & p.m.
Michael, "
The police convening the meeting having
been read,
The Chairman said :--Gentlemen,—The
report and accounts having been in your hands or some days, I will, with your permission, Kalgan railway was opened yester,take them as read. We, in common with day.
The railway between Kungtalin and Shaunimotze. was also opened yesterday.
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THE POLICE STRIKE.
SIKÜS RESUME DUTY,
[From Our Own Correspondiut.]
Shanghai, 2nd October,
12.10
p.m.
The Sikh police, who went on strike on Saturday evening, returned" to duty yesterday afternoon,
[ Kender's.]
The United States and Cuba,
LONDON, 30th September.
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Who's Who in the Far East says. Law- rence, Captain Lionel Aubrey Walter Barnes (Hongkong), Harbour Master, Captain R.N., retired; 5. May 25, 1855. Served in putai with the Naval Brigade during the Kaffir War; tivo expedition up the River Gambia, West Africa, in 1876; on the Somali, Coast, 1885;
1877-78, and throughout the Egyptian Cam paige, 1881; lent by the Admiralty for service under the Chinese Government, 1879; employ ed as Commander in the Naval Intelligence Department, 1892-6; appointed Captain of the Port at Gibraltar, 1898; transferred to Hong- kong as Harbour Master, &c, and member of the Legislative Council, 1904. Decorations: Egyptian and South African War Medals. Clue: Hongkong, Address; "The Chalet," The Peak, Hongkong.-Ed., H. K. T.]
SANITARY BOARD.
The usual bi-monthly meeting of the Sanitary, Board was held this afternoon. The usual mem bers being present, when the following busi mess was transacted.
THE RETUN OF THE PRESIDENT. The Board tendered, their welcome to Dr. J. M. Atkinson, the Principal Civil Medical Of cer, and President of the Board, on his return.
acknowledged in a few suitable phrases. from leave at home. which Dr. Atkinson
other shipping interests in the East, have juf- fered from the extreme depression of trade generally anis competition on our lines has remunerative employment outside. The heavy been rendered Teaser by the paucity of
increase in the price of coal during the year has proved veriously detrimental to, and extra docking charges, a pointed out in the report. have still further milifated (against, profitable working of the steamers, During the year the femun has frequently Bad to shot out cargo-which was diveried to opponents and had the steamer which was proposed to be built last year, which while carrying - considerably more cargo would have cost huile more to run, been in her place, wỡ should have been able to run her ut a fair pro fit, considering flyerabnormal conditions pre- vailing during the year and have materially lessened opposition. After due consideration the general managers and consulting com- inittee have decided to offer to shareholders a dividend of five per cent, which, it is hoped, will be considered a fair one in a bad year. As regards the present year's working, prospects are certainly more favourable Earnings to daie are fairly guest. Coal considerably reduced in price, and we trust will still go. as formally proclaimed himself Govern- tower; we shall make a considerable saving i declares, that the Governagat is only in insurance of steansers; while keeping undertaken on account of the necessities of them fully insured, and if trade improves the situation, and with the sole purpose of and there are no untoward extra decking restoring peace and order, and public con, expenses, we venture to think we may look fidence, until a permanem Government is considerable improvement in the net result of the working of the steamers. The established.
recent disaster to the Colony, which we all teplore, will doubtless dislocate the working of cargo for some time and we are fortunate in having the use of our wharf, which at the Pesent juncture is of the utmost value. It is copwith regret that I have to refer to the death of Mr. C. H. Thomson, who was a member of your consulting committe for some years accounts, I shall be pleased to answer any juestions that shareholders may wish to ask.
It was practically impossible at this stage, lowing to the Ruist' in the street and the under tune of the speakers, for those at the press
Mr Shelton Hooper minsted: The matter table to hear all that was being said. of compensation is one entirely for the Govern nataged, however, to obtain afterward a gistment and not the Sanitary Board. of the subsequent discussion..
An American Provisional Government has assumed possession of Cuba, and Mr. Tall,
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Later.
The action of Mr. Taft was the result of the failure of the Cuban Congress to elect a successor to President Palma..
President Roosevelt has ordered troops to proceed to Cuba, immediately:
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THE LOST DUST-BOATS,
The following mintite from the Medical Officer of Health, relative to the loss of all the dust boats during the recent storm, was submilled to the Board. The scavenging contractor re ports the loss of all his boats. He tells me it will take six weeks to replace them. I have therefore ordered him to remove the City refuse to the depits at Tai Hang and Kennedy Town, and have told the inspectors to have it burned there. The loss to the contractor must be very heavy, and in the terest of the public health 1 beg to suggest that the Government come to the help of the con- tractor, with a view to quickly obtaining new boats. Otherwise I have fears of the contractat
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TUESDAY OCTOBER 2, 1906,
-To-day's Advertisements.
CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE,
LIMITED
Intimations.
THE
he man's conduct. Half way to in-tau-wni the coolie told the lutong the story of the robbery and admitted taking part in it. In consequence of that, the 'coolie was laken 10 the Kowloon City Police Station where the man's story corroborated, with one made to the police on the day of the robbery. Information given by the prisoner led to the arrest of another man at. No. 1, McGregor Street, Wan-THEEEFING OF SHAREHOLDERS
THE TWENTY-FIFTH ORDINARY ROBINSON PIANO will be held at the Offices of the Undersigned at 12 o'clock (Noon), on SATURDAY," the zoth instant.
chai,
According to a story told the Kowloon City police by the vicums of the robbers, four men, two of whom resembled the prisoners, broke into No. 16 Chuk Un, a village neat Kowloon City, at about 2 o'clock on the morning of the 1st. The -iquates -2 men and a woman-were asleep at the time, The Boise the robbers made awoke the head of the house, and he was roughly handled by the thugs, who carried' lighted torchen in one hand and revolvers or knives in the other.. After administering the usual threats in case the inmates cried out, the men ransacked the higuse and left with 5172 in diamond finger rings, and other jewellery, the money, 71 pieces of clothing, two gold and one
aggregate value of which was set at $382 odd.
be case was adjourned.
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CANTON DAY BY DAY.
[From Our Own Correspondent]
CUSTOMS HOLIDAY,
Canton, 28th September. The Commissioner of Customs at Canton
yesterday issued a notification stating that the Custom House will be closed on the 15th day of this moon (2nd Oct.) on the occasion of the Chinese Autumn Festival and that no cargo will be allowed to be shipped on that day.
VICEROY SHUM.
It is reported that H. E. Shum's fainity with in advance leave Cantup for Shanghai per steamer 'Kwanglee, of the China Merchants' Navigation Company, and that he has instruct. ed the Company that no other passengers shall be allowed to embark on that steamer,
ESCAPE FROM ROBBERS,
A man, surnamed Lam, belongingJo Ko Tonghi village, close in Pan U District, lived with his son in the Northem Gate Street at Canton, and was a dealer in second hand clothes here. As, recently, the market was dull, a few days ago he re: turned to his own country. On his way he was held up by a gang of highwaymen. When he was searched and no valuables were found in his possession he was carried away to hut on the hillside, where he was blind- folded Fortunately he was left unmolested and the same night he made an escape from his confpement by tearing off the cloth with
or the but. When he came back 19 Canton,. be reported the matter. It is well-known that Tseung Kwen-haur the scene of the hold-up, is a dense robbers' laik
20th September.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 6th to the 20th instant, both days inclusive.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Agents, Canton Insurance Office, Limited,
1970 Hongkong, 2nd October, 1906.
PUBLIC AUCTION : HE Undersigned have received instructions 1: from the P, and O. S. N. Co. to sell by
PUBLIC AUCTION,
FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED,
on
THURSDAY,
the 4th October, 1906, at 11.30 AM., on the plot of Reclamation Ground in front of the P&O. Co.'s Offices,
56 Bates HEMAN,
er Lighter all more or less damaged by water.
TERMSAs usual.
"HUGHES & HOUGH,
******** AuctioneRĻI. Hongkong, 2nd October, ipod.
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PUBLIC AUCTION, THE Undersigned have received instructions PUBLIC AUCTION,
to sell by
FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED,
..on
SATURDAY,
the 6th October, 1906, at 2.30 P.M., at their Sales Rooins, No. 8, Des Vaux Road, corner of Ice House Street,
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A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF JAPANESE CURIOS,
Comprising
CO., LD.,
ARE SHOWING
HIGHEST CLASS
PIANOS,
THE LEADING MAKERS
OF
THE WORLD.
Steinway,
Bechstein,
Bluthner,
Winkelmann,
OLD SATSUMA VASES, INCENSE BURNERS, WALL PLATES, SILVER and Collard & Collard, CARVED IVORY FIGURES, SILK-EM- GOLD CLOISONNE VASES, TEA SETS, BROIDERED SCREENS, MAKUDZU VASES, KAGA TEA SETS, WATER COLOURS, PICTURES, &c, &c., &c.
Catalogues will be issued. TERMS As usual,
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers:
dongkong, zuil October, 1906
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Mr. Taft bas released the Cuban political efore moving the aduption of the report and completely throwing up the sponge and leaving which he was bound, and smashing the door AMERICAN ASIATIC STEAMSHIP CO. prisoners. The Cubans are not opposing
the action of the United States.
Strike on the Clyde. Seven thousand ironworkers on the Clyde have struck for a rise Uf wages.
The Lord Mayor of London. Alderman Sir William Treload has been elected Lord Mayor of London:
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The Recent Storms in the United States. Every house along the water front at Pen. sacola, for ten miles, has been wrecked by
Crete.
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Mr. Perry said he begged te differ with the Chairman when the latter said that the Haimun was a small boat and consequently could no! pay her way. The remaining two scamera the Marching and the Hartan-were large en- ugh fur the trade and even then these vessels did not bring a good return to shareholders
considering their outlay,
the hurricane' and 30 miles of the railway has been washed out. . Eight steamiefs, have
The Chairman was understood to have rep been sunk, and 2,000 are homeless in Pen-plied that owing to the bad condition of trade sacola, and the forts at the naval station are and the keen competition they could do no damaged badly.
bener, but be expected better results next year. Mr. Perry then referred in the question of building a new steamer for the company. This Mr. Zaimis has been formally invested at did not fall in with his views at all. The cost of Athens as High Commissioner.
building a new vessel would cost $120,000, and on this money the shareholders were how get
He could not a reture of $18,000, see how the business could be improved in fact, it was Mr. Petry's opinion that they would lase inoney in the venture. Continuing Mr. Perry sunderstood that the company had made private airangements with a Chinese firm for taking goods at a certain freight, and he thought that no improvement in freight can. improve the position of the company.
Chinese in the Transvaal.
The last batch of Chinese imported Coolies has arrived at Durban.
- POST OFFICE PROSECUTION,
Trang Fung, a cuplir, with nu permanent address, was arraigned before Mr. F. A. Haze laod, ai the Police, Court, this afternoon, dii three serious charges.
The charges laid against the defendant was made out by the Postmaster General, Mr. L. A. M. Johnson.
The Chairman in reply to the last question said that the armangement was with respect to Swatow only.
Mr. Terry asked how it was possible to improve the company's position when the investment of 5546,000 on mortgages brought in a return of $45,742.37;- while the three steamers of the company, which were valued at $635,000 only brought in a return of $14,000! The only way, continued the speaker, that we can improve our position would be to effect retrenchment.
It was alleged, on the first charge, that de- fendant, on the 25th ult, with imens to in- jure some other person, did open four regis- tered covers that were addressed to one Kwong Man Fung. The second charge was that de fendant unlawfully did steal to one of the letters a bank draft (No. 53,402) fur $102, and the third charge was that he unlawfully oblained the four registered covers from the Postmaster-General by using a false chop
Mr. G. E. Morrell, of Messrs. Dennys andsurance of icaiers Bowley (Crown Solicitor), appeared for the prosecution, the defendant, who, denied the charges, being unrepresented.
The Chairman replied that they were making retrenchment in the price of coal and the
us to carry out the contract ourselves:
The President minuted: 'will forward a copy of the above minute to the Government for the consideration of His Excellency..
THE NEW PROVINCIAL JUDGE, "It is reported that Viceroy Shum has tele- graphed to Peking to hasten the departure of the new Provincial Judge, Chu Shan Yung, and that he will teave Peking for Canton this months Prior to this he will pay a visit to. His Excellency Chuu Fu, Viceroy designate of the two Kwang.
"HOME-FIRING PROHIBITED. As the people of Tai Poki in the western City of Canton are in the habit affiring sockets on the night of the 15th of the 8th moon every year, on the occasion of the Chinese Au
Hon. "Mr. Hewett minuled: The Sunitary Board might well recommend to the Go vemment that in the public interest all as- sistance should be given the contractor to re- place the boats as promptly as possible. Later the Relief Committee might,consider this man's case and see their way to make him a'grant Mr. Lan Chn Pak minūted: I agree with The Medical Officer of Healb. Unless assist.tumn Festival, the Police Depaniment yester
not possibly go on with the work. ance is given to the contractor at one, he can. day issued a notification stating that no rackets will be allowed to be fired on that night and that, if any should contravene this regulation, he will be arrested and punished,
GUINESE CEMETERIES.
M1. Law Chu Pak suggested fan, pending the selection of a site for the new cemetery for Chinese, extensions in Section E had better be granted as usual. He thought that it should be Stated that in Section E extensions would be granted ai St per foot...
Hon. Mr. Hewett minured: agree with Mr. Lau Chu-Pak.
:
The following, addition liyê-law was sub- mid
i. The area in the grave spaces in the varitats sections shat not exceed the following dimensions:-
Su, A. 7'fert 'ong274 wale, wat ik in hinin paces
1. 7.6..
11. 115 18
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LIMEWASHING, During the fortnight ending 25th September, 656-houses were limewashed and cleansed, un- der the supervision of the Sannary officials, bringing up the number of houses dealt with 10 3,277.
AKMED KOBBERY
IN KOWLOON CITY,
1
Two men were arrested by the police at Yaumati yesterday, and charged at the Police Station this morning, with being concerned in an armed, tobbery which was perpetrated at Kowloon Chy on the st instant. The men gave their dames as Wang Choi, a coal coolie, and I au Yiu, unemployed, no addresses.
The circumstances under which Inspector The Chairman proposed the adoption of the Macdonald's men made the captures were in- reports and accounts.
deed very strange.
Mr. Perry's concluding remarks were that unless retrenchment in the g neral expenses was brought about he did not see how they could improve the shareholders' position.
No more questions being put,
Mr. J. A Jupp seconded. Carried unanimously.
Evidence was called which showed that Kwang Man Fong was formerly the manager of a native import and export firm, now bank. rupt, and that the defendant was a fort in The firm. When the firm becanic bankrupt the de foodant's services were dispensed with. Being acquainted with the 'workings of the business and knowing that at intervals the firm received drafis from busioess houses at San Francisco and Seattle, the defendant, as alleged, manu. factured a chop closely resembling that of the bankrupt firm and on the day in question called at the Post Office and asked for letters addressed to Kwong Man Fung. Four re gistered letters were handed him, for which be chopped a receipt. An hour or two later Kwong The Chairman-That is all the business be Man Fong called for the firm's letters and was fore the meeting, gentlemen. Thank you for surprised to hear that they had beca banded your attendance: Dividend warrants will he over to another person. Having his suspicionsready this afternoon,
as to who that person was Kwong Man Fung
The police at Yaumati heard nothing of the Tobbery, on account of the telephone interrups, The Chairman proposed the re-election oftion between the statiops. A tukang who Hon, Mr. W. J. Gresson, Mr. A. Babington and was on duty on the road leading to Kowloon Mr. A. G. Woad to the consulting committee.
City yesterday morning, sighted a coolie carry. Mr..J. A. Jupp seconded. Carried.
ing a bundle and coming in his direction. The The Chairman proposed, and it was seconded policeman waited for the man to pass, but by Mr. I. S. Perry, that Mestre, W. H, Potts instead of that the man, seeing that he was and A. R. Lowe be re-elected auditors for the baing watched, dropped the bundle and bolted. ensuing year.
The lylong, who apparently knew what was coming, took up the chate and captured the coolie after a hard sprint. He was removed to the Yaumati Police Station: There the coolia was searched and among some jewellery a loaded revolver and thirteen cartridges were found in his packet. The man was closely
Carried nem com,
and a l'ost Office official located the defendant THE Colorado fox runs faster than any other in house in the Central district. The letters living animal, and the cheetah, at hunting were found there too. The defendant was so leopard, holds second place, moved to the station, and'on being searched
there the draft mentioned above was found in | When the England Xf. played twenty-two of his pocket.
Scarborough in 1864, the wind was so strong Proceeding
that balls could not be used.
examined. He said the jewellery found were his property, notwithstanding that some of the tripkols were those used by the opposite sax, Hic also said that people at Ma-tau-wai could speak as to his conduct. Inspector Macdonald! dispatched the prisoner, in company with the fudong,to Ma-tau-wai to fearn something about
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-To-day's Advertisements.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. FROM NEW YORK.
THE Steamship
"ELLEN RICKMERS," Captain Mierschala, having arrived from the above Pon, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that the Goods are being. tanded at their risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, Limited, at Kowloon, and stored at Consignees risk and expense.
No Claims will be admitted after the Gouds have left the Godowns, and all Goods remain. ng undelivered after the 8th instant will be subject to rent.
All broken, chafed and damaged goods are to be left in the Godowns where they will be examined on the 8th insiuni at 230 P.M. No Fire Insurance has been effected." Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
SHEWAN, TOMES & Co., General Agents. fongkong, and October, 1906.
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"BEN" LINE OF STEAMERS.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES
S.S. "BENVENUE,"
- FROM ANTWERP, LONDON AND.
STRAITS.
(ONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby in- formed that all Goods are being landed their risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd, whence and/or from the wharves delivery may be obtained.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goads have left the Godowns, and all Goods unde livered after the 9th instant, will be subject to rent.
821- All Claims against the Steamer must be pre- 84sented to the Undersigned on or before the 2.30 16th instant, or they will not be recognized. 31716
All broken, chaied, and damaged Goods are 4% to be left in the Godowas, where they will be 900 | examined on the 9th instant, at 11 A.M. No Fire Insurance has been effected, Bills of Lading will be countersigned, by
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,
Agents.
Hoogkong, 2nd October, 1906.
HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE
THE H. A. L. Steamship
BOSTON TOW BOAT COMPANY.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
STEAMSHIP "LYRA.” FROM TACOMA, VICTORIA, YOKO- HAMA, KOBE, MOJLAND MANILA:
THE above Steamer having arrived, Con- signees of Cargo are hereby requested to send in their Bills of Lading for Countersigna ture, and to take immediate delivery of their alongside. Goods from alongside..
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"ERISGAVIA," Captain Hildebrandt, haying arrived from Hamburg, Consignees of Cargo are hereby requested to send in their Bills of Lading for Countersignature by the Undersigned and to finke immediate delivery of their goods froni
Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless
Hopkinson,
Haake,
Krauss, &c.
CASH OR CREDIT,
·OR ON
HIRE FROM $10 PER MONTH.
INCLUSIVE
Hongkong, 22nd August, 1906.
£1,000.0.0
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was offered by Mr. LINDE MAN if any added matter
whatever (deleterious or
be otherwise) could found in any one wine in
his vast stocks.
AUSTRALIAN WINES.
· CAWARRA CLARET Per case 12 bottles
24
CAWARKA HOCK:
Per case 12 bottles
24,
$16.00
10.00
:$15.00
16.00
We can specially re-
will be landed and stored at Consignees' risk { DAY.
Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vessel notice to the contrary, be given before to commend the above as and expense.
Any Cargo impeding her discharge will be
No Fire Insurance will be effected by us innded in the basardous and/or extra band being of exceptional any case whatever.
DODWELL & CO., LIMITED, Agents, Hongkong, zod October, roof.
FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND
THE Steamship...
CALCUTTA.
"GREGORY APCAR,"
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Captain S. H. Bolson, will be despatched for the above Ports, on SATURDAY, the 6th instant, at 3 P.M.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DAVID SASSOON & Co, LIMITED,
Agents. Hongkong, and October, 1906, [954
pus Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co, Límited, and stored at Consignees' risk and expense
All Claims must be presented within ten days of the steamer's arrival here after which date they cannot be recognised.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining updelivered after the 8th October, will be subject to rest.
All broken, chafed and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowas, where they will be examined on the 8th October, at 3 P.M. No Fire Insurance has been effected,
HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE, Hongkong Office.
$
Hongkong, and October, 1906,
"
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quality and flavour.
H. PRICE & CO.,
SOLE AGENTS,
IZ QUEEN'S ROAD Central
Telephone No. 135.
Hongkong, 28th September, 1906.
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