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Daily inquiries were made at the Harbour Office, and by telephone at his residence, and daily they became, to his friends more disheartening, though no one dreaint of fatal termination of his illness then, so that when it was announced this afternoon that the Hon. Capt. Barnes-Lawrence had passed quietly away at 1.50 p.m. to-day it came as a great shock, and on all sides expressions of the greatest regret were heard. He was it business or in social life, felt himself at
NORTHERN APPRECIATION. by the newspapers of our sister colonies for Unstinted praise is awarded Hongkong the admirable response made by those who, having escaped the ravages of the recent typhoon, are now subscribing so liberally towards the relief fund. The Shanghai est admiration is excited by the spirit show imes for example, remarks: "Our warm
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very homes, with all their contents, washed
Shanghai was sent to the wickets and made goon and Siamese cico and it was found from under them, and, in a multitude of casen,
a poor exhibition until the tail end of the hat under ordinary conditions the Sixpose their very clothing ripped off their backs
cribed as a magnificent exbibition of fighting Rangoon variety, but the main conclusion team appeared, when what can only be des rice did not become mouldy so quickly as the During the first few days succeeding that
against difficulties was provided. But, after agtved at was that mould oa rice: evil Tuesday, the sights along the waterfront
at a score of 130 runs as a paltry figure to not destroyed by boiling as it forms from the East to West were pitiable in the
reached by a team representative of the sooner on bad samples of rice than on the extreine, and unsurpassable in their unter
cricket talent of the Northem Settlement. It samples. It seems not unlikely," the pathos. Families who had but each other left, with, perhaps, the bread-winner snatched
would gain a substantial lead on the first thoroughly cleaned dilly, might become. was confidently expected that Hongkong ads that Chinese cooking pans, unleas from them, huddled together in their misery; knowing not where to turn for comfort and
a friend to all, and everyone who knew him,ing the awful destruction of life and property,f success on the game. But within an hour water in which rice bowl and spoons aro by the Hongkong people, and while deplorinnings and thereby increase its possibilities comaminated in this way, as well as tubs of for warmth in the cold and biting rain, which
wo carnot help feeling a glow of pride in of receiving the telegram that Shanghai had washed on the conclusion of a meal, by res. kept their poor rags constantly saturated, once his friend. As a marine magistrate the occasion, to think that our sister city lieen sent out for 130 we received another The rates per qameter aud por mouzens, proportional, and clinging to their chilled and starv he appeared to be admirably,-aye and more has shown herself so great and noble in the selegram which was absolutely amazing posing therein." At the same time Ran- son of rice falling into the rub and decom. The dally isons is delivered free when the drew mirable feature of the Chinese character, in with all its heavy responsibilities, and her in which the Chinese behaved in the sy," had trooped to the wickets and was out inwholesome. The principal thing I to And here's where the adthan admirably-fitted for the position, face of disaster. Of the magnificent man-longkong, whose prospects were bright and goon rice is not to be branded as specially ing bodies. accomalble to mostugor. On copies sent by post mo Additional $1 per quarter in charged for postaje. | With all their misery, with all their cold and scan, hassto thank him for the salvation of emergency we have already written at con- L46 Funs. It seems almost ridiculous; at confine the diet to tice which has not be
the very lowest classes, manifested itself,
many a mariner. this day afloat on many. The protage on the weekly imue to any part of the hunger, with almost everyone mourning the his position, and the saving of him from doingute the Hongkong Telegraph and con- sion of batsmen from and to the pavilion, through prolonged exposure to the air. Un- siderable length. The writer proceeds to least, it must have been a melancholy proces come damp and consequently mouldy Single Copio. Daily, ten cats, Weekly, twenty, loss of one of other member of their so lately bolish things, which would have left him to cludes: Truly a spirit of emulation in when eight, wickets were -taken-fer to runs. fortunately, the writer does not offer a sug. united families, there was, so loud out-cry become stranded, a loafer and beachcomber good work seemed to pervade all classes of and one Shanghai bowler did the hat trick. gestion as to how this plan is to be there was no disorderly behaviour there in this Colony, but for the good advice of the community, and the record of the Possibly, the visitors lost their nerve, but effectively carried out in cases where were no tiotous and disgraceful scenes. The their friend the Harbour Master. Many a Colony on this most fateful occasion is one victims of the disaster bore their trouble one will remember how, when called upon to which ought to be inscribed in letters of they hardly justified the hopes of their club large quantities of rice have to be kept with that patient endurance whichlt, we are try sailors for various breaches of the Mer gold." While it does not become those hai will have played to day with the confidnese coolies in mining camps are concerned ates. The unfortunate part is that Shang in stock. The best method where Chi- told, is God-like, and which might well be eantile Marine Laws, he would call them into who belong to Hongkong to sound pane ence begotten of success; while Hongkong would be to mill the local rice on the spot fa mulated by many a western nation under his private office, and there talk to them not gyrics on the benevolence of the community, may lose heart and make a present of the such quantities as might be required from similar conditions and in like circumstances Magistrate to accused--but as man to man, But more than all this, and most remarkable and only when they persisted in their re
There can be no question that the Colony game to their rivals. When the Hongkong time to time, but of course, that is a tame of all, a condition of affairs which might, fusal to return to duty, would he put then on heart to the sufferers. There are hundreds clegraph appeared last night with a full solution which in the majority of cases, it is has risen to the occasion and opened its not unnaturally, have been expected, and their trial in open Court. Captain Barnes women and, children who have lost well they might, whether they were the any rate, it would not seem to be practicable report of the scores people wondered, as to be feared, could not be carried out. At scarcely have excited annoyance or resent- Lawrence had seen much service before he their breadwinners and their all, but we victims of a hoax, the result seemed sa pre in Hongkong, so that if beri-berl is really ment, under such terrible trials as they have retired from the navy, having been in the may be certain they will be provided for posterous; but they managed to regain that due to rice which has escaped" contact had to endure, has been entirely conspicuous punitive expédition up the Gambia River in by the generosity of their fellow-citizens. It philosophical view which is characteristic of with the air we still remain in the specula- by its absence there has been no begging 1876; on the Somali Coast, with the naval is frequently asserted that the Chinese are the Colony, and could only hope for the tive stage. The problem. of beri-peri which All things. being qual, could the same expedition in the Kafir War throughout callous in the extreme, that they regard the best. That best, we fear, is not likely to be is found all over the East and has a special story have been told of a Western city un- der similar circumstances? We opine noting also lent to China. His last post, be they are seldom, open to the calls of hu of misfortune should manage to turn the open, but it may be hoped that the juvesti the Egyptian Campaign of 1882, his services miseries of others with equanimity, and that very great, but if the Hongkong men in face interest for Chinese residents still remains No one could have been surprised if the streets had been literally thronged with begin of the Port at: Gibraltar. A good, truc,lived in British colonies where the Chinese on a reception from the sporting, section of result in the discovery of the origin as well tore transfer to Hongkong, was that of Cap manity. But who can aver that who has tables on their opponents they could reckon gations of scientists will, at no distant date, gars, so that an open palm would have been
form the greater proportion of the popu-the community that would be tumultuous as the cure of this baneful affliction. at one's elbow at every turn, and a whin-
lation? Time and again in Hongkong the and memorable. Meanwhile we can only ing, wheedling voice, imploring crush, at
wealthier section of the Chinese have come hope for a miracle. While regretting the But there has been none of it; and though the warring of the elements
to the rescue of their poorer compatriots and fongkong team's il luck now, none will
OTHE
"CHARTERHOUSE" which deprived the poor folk of their all-
have shown in the most signal fashion, their grudge the dashing representatives of the
DISASTER.. and very little all at that-is now two weeks
régard for human suffering. It was the Northern Settlement the fruits of their cap. old, we have not met, in all our investiga.
Chinese who spontaneously came forward able play. Probably that is one of the best tions and inquiries, a single person who is in
and through the Hongkong Telegraph notified features of sport, for it causes the true a position to say he has been molested or
that they were prepared to contribute sub-
Lending Articles:
Chinese Endurance.
The Late Captain Barnes Lawrence, R. N. Evening Classes,
A Northern Appreciation.
New Peril for Hongkong. Hongkong-Shanghai Match.
The Haneful Effects of Unwholesome Rice. The Charterhouse Disaster. The Yuet-ban Railway. Newfangled Nations at Kulangsu
Telegrams:-
Shanghai Police Strike.
Interport Cricket.
Baron General Kodama.
Peking-Kalgan Railway.
Cholera at Shanghai.
BeDestional Robbery at Shanghai. Meetings:-
Douglas Steamship Co.. Ld. Sanitary Board.
Legal Intelligence:--
Claim for Jewels Sold.
Suit for Goods Sold,
Breach of Coatract.
A Vanished Plaintif. Police.
Meddlesome Coolies. Alleged Manslaughter. Post Office Prosecution. Armed Robbery.
"Canaries" at Yaumati, Tea-house Rivalry.
Miscellaneous Articles and Reporta:-
The Typhoon,
Foundering of an Einigrant Ship.
one's ear.
The Late Hon. Captain Barnes-Lawrence, so well in hand as to, at least for the
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Fight with Time,
Tenders for Philippines Vessels.
A Fashionable Wedding.
The "Overseas" Mail,
The Harbour Wrecks
Rt. Rev. Bishop Pozzani.
Now, Hamburg America Steamer.
Canton Insurance Office, Ltd.. William Powell, Ltd. Yam Market.
S.S. Akashi Maru Stranded. Steamers in Collision.
Police Dissatisfaction. Foundered Junk..
Sunken Junk.
Water Return,
Canton Day by Day.
The Yuet-han-Railway.
Kulangsu Municipal Council,
The Shanghai Waterworks.
Future of Commerce and Industry, -The Governor of Hongkong. Dommercial:---
Freight.
Exchange.
Local and General.
LIKTHS.
On September 16, at Shanghai, the wife of
H. VAN DER VEEN, of a son.
On September 28, at Shanghai, the wife
H. L. NORCOck, of a son.
MARRIAGES.
of
On September 10, at Chefoo, EDWARD FER. RIS WILLS, M., C.M. of, the London Mission, Tido Shit near Hankow, to AMY LOUISE, widow of the late Rev. F. J. Shipway formerly of the Baptist Mission, Toon Ping, Shantung.
On the 25th August, al the Real Basilica da Estrella, at Lisbon, Mademoiselle GERMAINE MARIE OUT, of Havre, to JOSE NOLASCO DA SILVA, of Imperial Maritime Customs, China.
On September 25, at Shanghai, MILDRED MAY ACKERMAN, of Canton, Cardiff, England, 10 JOHN GEORGE MACFARLANE of Sunderland, County Durham, England.
September 28, at Shanghai. ROBERT "MORGAN TO MAAY ANN HEY,
DEATH.
and honourable gentleman has gone from amongst us, and many will mourn his loss. To his bereaved wife and family the greatest sympathy will be extended in this their hour
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THE BANEFOL, EPPBLIS OF
ONWHOLESOME ķiÙn.
As if the long list of disasters occasioned by the recent typhoons were not sufficiently. heartrending still another was added yester day by the news that the emigrant steamer, Charterhouse had foundered at sea and that some 70 lives had been lost. We had thought that the poignant Lite of suffering and sorrow had been complcted, that the
look forward to brighter days, to forget, if voracious vengeance of the sea had been satisfied, and that it was possible now to possible, the terrible: toll exacted by have been left to fend for themselves. the typhoon in providing for those who and the narrative related by the few who were picked up by the Rohsichang -But the Charterhouse renews the noty,
loss of life by the sinking of the Charterhouse all the more terrible is the fact that it is pitiable in the extreme. What made the
occurred in the blackest hours of night, is the cause of the disease. The medical miles away from land, and beyond the reach fraternity may be permitted
of help. It is possible sometimes to take
stantially, to any fund which might be inauman to forget to be jealous in presence
rated by His Excellency the Governor for the benefit of the unfortunate victims of the typhoon. The fund was started and the sympathetic heart of the Chinese is evi But this is not the first occasion by any manity in hear East one of the most Of the many diseases which afflict hu deeds confuted the oft repeated allegation usually carries off large numbers of the native means when the native element has by its baffling is that known as beri-beri, which passion. The Shanghai Times has rightly by the specialists in tropical medicine to dis that it was without the bowels of com- population. Persistent efforts have been made characterised the behaviour of the Chinese cover the origin of the disease and to isolate residents of Hongkong by the term "magni- the bacillus, but up to the present the subject ficent," and those who understand the is still matter for speculation, although cer native coníuunity will support the statement. tain results have been obtained which pro A tribute is also given to the inspiring in-mise to lead to valuable conclusions. The fluence of Sir Matthew Nathan in obtaining bacillus has been found, it is stated, but aid to relieve the distressed, but as good what we are more especially concerned with wine needs no bush so the action of His Excellency needs no praise. It is gratifying, however, to read that the enthusiastic res Governor's appeal for help is also appreciated
(3rd October.) The opening session of the evening con- importimed for alms. There may be two tinuation clases which have been promoted -causes for this very unusual, but very satisfy the Government-mainly through the factory state of things. It may be that the forts of His Excellency the Governor unfortunates have been given to thoroughly begins to-night when students will be understand what the foreigners and their enrolled at Queen's College. There cadenced by a glance at the subscription lists. own country-men are doing for thein, and be no doubt that these classes are weil cal therefore have been exercising this remark-culated to assist the youth of the Colony in ahle patience; or it may be that the completing their commercial education and business world. In many families it is ne wealthier classes have taken the matter inting them for the higher positions in the present, lift the poor victims of that ssary that the sons should become breads disaster above the necessity for mendicancy. winners at as early an age as possible, with We like to think that both causes contribute the result that the boys are withdrawn from in the satisfactory state of affairs in equal school practically as soon as they have degree.
learned the three R's. Obviously, such an ducation is totally inadequate to carry a THE LATE CAPTAIN BARNES-
youth to the loftier rings of the business LAWRENCE, K.N.
ladder, or to enable him to take advantage of the opportunities of commercial success. He is handicapped at the very threshold by indomitable perseverance and natural ability to win that honour and reward for which they have struggled, the majority are bound to remain with the rock and
(2nd October.)
to con..
And still the tale of the typhoon's victims of life, and although a very few manage ponse of the people of Hongkong to the duct their investigation into the remedies such measures as will ensure the majority on
is not told, for, as will be seen by the ant nouncement in another column, there is yet another victim to be added to the list of those who have lost their lives as a result of
in the Northern Settlement.
NEW PERIL FOR HONGKONG,
(4th October.)
withdrawn. is practically
which will decimate the bacilius, but it: a sinking chip securing a chance of escape, for us to call the attention of the pub but at night, amid a raging storm, with the fic to the probable origin of the dis will live in the water, the last chance waves, running so high "that" not"a" life-boat case. A long article on the subject ap that storm's ravages. We speak of the Ilon. table of mankind. Having been removed
pears in the latest issue of the Journal of
How Chlef Caguain Barnes Lawrence, R.N., who, for the iron school before they had begun to ap
Tropical Medicine which has just come to Engineer Dowse and the 25 Chinese man past three years has been our respected and preciate the advantages of a sound educa¦.
hand, and as it bears special reference to the. All through that long night, with the typhoon aged to survive their experience is a marvel, highly esteemed Harbour Master, and than tion they have no stimulus to induce them.
As will be observed from a telegram East and to the ravages of the disease in. whoni, we venture to say, a better of more
to improve themselves mentally, and there is which we publish to day froor our own cor
at its height, and the seas playing havoc with the Southern Settlements where so many. efficient officer has never filled that onerous stidons any voice to encourage them on the respondent in the North, cholera has broken Chinese flock it is worthy of consideration, the few spars which constituted theif last hope position. With all the multifarious business, path of self-help. For these reasons it is out in Shanghai, and apparently it is in the Home years ago it was argued that beri beri of escape, they, clung to the raft, but it was and the ramifications of his department, highly satisfactory that the Government has nature of a virulent attack, for fifty Chinese 8 found in British Malaya was due to There was not a drop of frein Vater, disinal outlook for them when day dawn- visitors and callers found him, at all times,
seen its way to provide for the wants of those residents have succumbed within the week to mouldy rice, and although there was a di- ever the same genial, courteous gentleman, rouths who have been unable to finish their the disease. In view of the proximity of vergence of opinion on the subject the not a crust of bread-the prospect, indeed, ready to listen to reports, to hear-cum education at the day classes. The fees are Shanghai to Hongkong it behoves the local theory is held by many medical men at the was more dreary than if they had been swal- plaints, to attend to suggestions, and decidedly reasonable and it depends upon
authorities to adopt immediate measures to present time. In Malaya the coolies are: lowed up in the trough of the ocean ahd to give advice on all matters per the student himself whether they may not prevent an invasion of this Colony by the fed on Rangoon rice hut we read: Rangoon gained oblivion without the additional hard. taining to mercantile marine affairs, become still more reasonable,, for a certain dreaded scourge. Every day vessels are
rice is more liable to be attacked by moulds ships of starvation and hopeless misery. For whether the giving of such advice came percentage of attendances and a certain as arriving here from the Northern Settlement and weevils than any other kinds of im pearly, three days, the unhappy survivors of Within his province or not. In all such siduity to their studies will secure the return bringing large numbers of Chinese coolies ported rice; it is also more difficult to clean the wrecked vessel were tossed about in the matters he was most approachable, and ro of the greater portion of the fees. The who may possibly be infected with the disease; for cooking, as it soon becomes broken in ocean trusting in Providence that they would one seeking his advice or assistance was principal benefit offered by the Queen's and no one desires to see Hongkong, which the necessary process of kneading, and wash be, picked up. It is pathetic to read of the ever sent empty away." As a Harbour College classes is tuition by trained and has passed through so many vicissitudes ing, but it is cheap and is in common use." mother and her child who was dying before Master he lent a ready ear to all suggestions,capable masters who have been specially during the past year, suffering from an The conditions under which rice is shipped
her eyes. tast help came in the shape and considered them and their practicability, appointed to the position and are not mere epidemic brought by nomadic natives from from Rangoon are also calculated, it is said, of the Kalsichang, but the child died on being never above accepting a hint, even amateurs playing with a hobby. Almost every
the North. It should be possible for the to lead to its deterioration through damp. the remainder of the crew and passengers
reaching the ship. Of the others Cóp from the layman and outsider, if it tended body fancies that he can become a school
authorities to devise plans whereby cholera
Dr. John D. Gimlette, who contributes the to benefit harbour conditions; and many an master no matter how defective and limited may be shut out and kept out of the port. article in question, and was located for some not a sign had been seen and we can only improvement in the mooring accommodation, his own education, and, as a consequence, we the lighting at night, the new piers, are due to find schools springing up in all quarters of red, ports, but steps must be taken to rected coolie lines, and it was thought at much misery, but coming as it does when It is true it is undesirable to interfere with time in Malaya, observes: "Many of the unimagine their sufferings before the end came. the great traffic which exists between the trained Chinese were lodged in some newly.he typhoons have been answerable for his foresight, and trought for the benefit of the city with ignorant or incompetent teachers, the mariners frequenting this harbour, as well who have but the vaguest idea how to im guard the people of Hongkong against, an the time that they were being affected by of the giles, the tale of, the Charterhouse people had become saliated with the effects as of the port itself. te never lost sight part the scanty crumbs of knowledge they Shanghai. We all sympathise with the of the soil which was found necessary when seems to be the crowning tragedy, amidst a
influx of cholera-stricken patients from reason of a somewhat extensive disturbance of the fact that the part of Hongkong was have previously acquired. In one case the first port in point of tonnage, in the which occurred in Hongkong the teacher Northern Settlement in the new affliction erecting their building. As beri-beri has veritable multitude of tragedies. British Empire, and that he was the Harbour kept up appearances by studying one lesson which has befallen her, and we are quite heen thought by some to have an indefinite- Master of that port, and he recognized that in advance of his pupils. Of course, the certain that he stone will be left unturned to connection with disturbance of the soil in it behoved him to maintain the traditions of students could gain no advantage from the stamp out the disease and bring the Munihe tropics stress was laid on the fact greater the harbour over which he in a manner of experience of such a teacher; it was simply the cipality once more into a state of health. attention was paid to sanitation; old build.
ruled. And it was in the strenuous old case of the blind leading the blind. But Meanwhile, however, it is the duty of the ings were destroyed; the ventilation and kow railway for some time and proceeding even, self-imposed duties--that he con of capable masters, fitted in every respect to up and doing so that we may be free from and overcrowding prevented as far as posel was generally believed that directors, share- tracted the illness that proved his undoing, lumine the mental darkness of youth.. Ita fresh post Hongkofic is only a little over ble." The incidence of malarial cases de holders and officials were working together and removed from our midst one of our is to be hoped therefore that parents and two days' journey from Shanghai, and if there creased but on the other hand beri-beri in harmoniously. From a despatch which we ablest and most popular officials. His motto guardiany will send their boys to these even is the slightest delay in taking action we creased, the type being noted for its excep published from a correspondent yesterday, it HONGKONG, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1906, appeared ever to be ask got another to do ang continuation classes so that they may be may be flooded with cholera, germs which tional virulence. It was not until the latter would appear, however, that a certain that which you can do yourself," and so it equipped with the first essential of the come will take months to eradicate. There is part of 1905 that the question of diet amount of friction still exists between some CHINESE ENDURANCE. was that, after that dire and dreadful typhoon mercial world and also enjoy the recreation therefore not a moment to be lost and the arose and the connection between of the parties. On this occasion it was a` of the 18th September, desiring to make up of a well-stored mind. Further, employers Government will fail in its duty if it hesitates mouldy rice and beri-beri examined. The director and the engineer superiotcnding his reports, and gather all the data possible. of young labour should recognise that to act with the utmost promplitude. Chinese did not attribute the disease to the the construction of the line, who had a slight consumption of unwholesome rice but to the difference,, which although trivial in itself conditions to which they were subjected in may not unwarrantably lead to the conclu the mines. In December last Dr. Gimlette sion that perfect amity has not yet been ployer is frequently of infinitely more im. Never was the glorious uncertainty of examined sapiples of the rice which was being established. The director appears to have portance and regarded as vastly more cricket more aptly illustrated than it was prepared in the coolle. lines at the Sokor asked the chief engineer soare very pointed authoritative than the pleadings of parents, yesterday in the Hongkong-Shanghai match district hospital and the result was sufficient questions on the subject of gallway con- It partakes of the nature of a command which opened at Shanghai. While locally startling. He found that these samples struction to which the official gave answers which the youth feels compelled to obey, cricketers were not inclined to admit that were full of the live larvae of a small light that were not considered satisfactory by the And after the remarks of His Excellency the the local team was the best that could be brown moth and that the grains of rice were former. It is a common characteristic of Governor the other day we trust employers sent north they took heart from the appre clotted with excrementitious matter. The officials to reply to questions submitted by will do everything to advance the welfare of hensions expressed by Shanghai's supporter worst sample was one taken at, the coolie, unpractical inquirers on technical subjects the charges under their control and thereby regarding the strength of their own represen-lines occupied by some Chinese miners in a slightly superior fashion, and probably render the evening classes a success. It tatives.. Everything seemed to point to the under contract to a Hailam named Ah the engineer of the Yuethan line is not will be interesting to learn the result of the fact that Hongkong's chances to bring back Juan. This contained, in addition, a few, above investing his replies to the questions applications to attend which are received by the ashes were of the most roseate hue, mall beetles, as well as the well-known rice of curious directors with that plight sarcasm the organising secretary, Mr. W. II. Williams, and the first telegrams received in Hong-weevil, Calandra oryse, L." Experiments which is peculiarly irritating. At all events, at Queen's College to-night,
kong yesterday seemed to confirm that view, I were made with equal quantities of Rau- the director bluntly told the engineer that
Pa October 2nd, 1906, at "The Chalet," Peak, Captain LIONEL AUBREY WALTER BARNES-LAWRENCE, R.N., fourth sun of the late Canon H. F. Barnes Lawrence, Bridling ton, Yorkshire.
The
THE YURT-HAN RAILWAY.
Little has been heard of the Canton-Han-
Hongkong Celegraphercise of his multifarious duties--sonie, pupils attending Queen's College are assured medical and sanitary authorities here. to be hygiene of the camp generally improved, on the maxim that no news is good newt if
MAIL SUPPLEMENT, ISSUED GRATIS TO SUBSCRIBERS.
(1st October.)
A few days ago we had occasion to make from his own personal observation, and al- it is their duty to impress upon their 4.few remarks upon the subject of Chinese though he was even then in but indifferent youthful servants the duty of attending "HONGKONG-SHANGHAI MACH. magnanimity, as exemplified by their spon-health, be made a complete tour of inspec these classes. A word, from an em. taneous offers, both in and out of the Colony, tion of the harbour proper, viewing the of prompt pecualary assistance for the suf- wrecks, making inquiries here and there, and ferers by the awfulholocaust of the memorable gathering all the acts as they then could 18th September. The reason for our writing be gathered. But, unfortunately, the Colony as we did was the reading of so-called "his was not free of typhoons, and Capt. Barnes tories" of China and the Chinese, compiled Lawrence caught a bad chill, upon which dy. by western globetrotters, and others of that sentery supervened, and although he stuck ilk. But the storm has broughtout yet another to his desk and to his duties, with all the feature of the Chinese character, which does hardihood of a naval-trained officer, he was to credit, and which compares very favour, at length forced to admit himself beaten, ably with that of westemers, suffering under and bine days ago it was announced that such aidire, calamity as some of the Chinese the Harbour Master was indisposed, and are now suffering from calamity which has unable to attend the office for a day or two, made of them the poorest of the poor, their And that was the beginning of the end.
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