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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10 1906.
DEATH OF MR. W, E. CRAIQ,
CORONER'S INQUIRY.
At the Magistracy, this forenoon, Mr. F.A. Hazeland presiding as Coroner, an inquiry was held into the circumstances touching the death of William Eric. Craig, thirty years of age, whose death occurred on the 5th instant, at his residence, "Westley," Babington Path, under circumstances pointing to suicide.
The following jury was empanelled:fessis, w. Evans, F. Austin and P. Buckle.
Dr. C. M. Heanley, medical officer in charge of public martuaries, declared that on the 6th instant be examined the body of the deceased. Death in his opinion was due to hemorrhage of the carotid artery, the result of in wound in the throat. A razor could have caused the wound, which resulted in deceased's death.
THE KING'S BIRTHDAY..
CELERATIONS IN CANTON. [Prone Our Special Correspondent.)
THE CANTON FIRE.
A LÍSASTROUS CONFLAGRATION."
SUANEEN THREATENED.
FOREIGN BLUfjackets landed.
[From Our Special Correspondent]
Shameen, gth November. To-day being the anniversary of the birth of His Most Gracious Majesty King Edward VII., the British community of Canton, true to their traditions, are celebrating the occasion ou a tight loyal manner. An express has been cir
Shamein, Nov. 9th, 1906 culated to-day in which it is stated that the After despatching you the two telegrams, British Community of Canton request the plens yesterday I was unable to ascertain the reaf sure of the company of all members of the Noo-British Community at the celebration of cause of the fire and, pul off sending you a the above." The programme, includes athletic written report until now, sports on the Recreation Ground, commencing at 2.30 p.m. Fireworks at 7.00 pm, and a Variety Concert in the Canton Club Theatre
commencing at 9.30 p.m.
port in the world, and their schedules are as regular as clockwork. Ha proceeded to give log sound advice to his countrymen regarding the steps that should be adopted to retain their position as a shipping power on the great water. way of the "East and said: "What the United States should do in to look out for its com- A. S. WATSON & CO., mercis interests in Japan, it is of especial interest to the Pacific coast to urge this. The Oriedial trade means much to this coast, and conditions in the Far East should be watched, I am not criticising existing conditions but with the force the United States Government allows us now we are unable to cope with com- mercial problems in addition to the diplomatic work. What is needed is a commercial attache at Yokohama and one at Shanghai. Other governments have such attacks to their
Dr. Charles Forsyth, medical practitioner, said Eastern legations The business of thess he knew the deceased. tio was agent for the men is to watch trade conditions and keep New Zealand Insurance Company. Witness came to the their countries thoroughly informed as to what knew the deceased since he
Until the is going in these lines." Great Britain has Colony-nearly three years ago.
day of his death witness never knew deceased long recognised the importance of having | to be sick. On the 4th deceased went to wit commercial attachés at the pracipal foreign ness's office shortly before mid-day. Witness poris of the Far East, and it was only thought he was suffering from depression then, recently that Sir John Jordan, the British He had no other symptoms, but said he was Minister 10 China, decreed that the coin. feeling a bit down and wanted something to mercial attaché should spead six months buck himself up, so that he could get himself. Baer every year at Shanghai But no matter what together to get married the following day. Witness gave him a simple medicine to make is done, it will be impossible to restrain Japan hin sleep. Deceased at the time, did not tell witness that he was suffering from influenza. Watuess was summoned the following day and on going to deceased's house found hin, dead, with a wound on his throat, which could have been c used by a razor.
CONFECTIONERY.
WE have just unpacked our New Season's Confectionery imported from the leading London and Parisian Houses including:-
CHOCOLATINES, CHOCOLATES. CARAMELS, PRALINES, FON-
DANTS,
FRUIT JELLIES, NOUGAT,
KISH DELIGHT.
in her fight for The supremacy of the Pacific, She has the money, the credit, and the perti: nacily to carry out her schemes and all com TUR-mercial dealings are sedulously encouraged,
PASCALL'S TOFFEE and MIXED
SWEETS.
'CADBURY'S SUGARED ALMONDS,
BURNT ALMONDS.
WALNUTS, MILK CHOCOLATE,
NUTTONA, &c.
Packed in the daintiest boxes et simplest to sent the taste,
and financially supported by the Government No doubt the English have been the chief sufferers, so far as the result of Japan's energy, but America's time will come and that within the next few years Fortunately, the fact that Japan is a serious competitor is already" recos nised so that a defensive policy may be adep ed by those interested in the shipping of the United States.
THE CANTON LEPERS
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Miss Elizabeth Williams said she was native of Christchurch, New Zealand, and kizew the decensed for twelve or thir teen years. She was engaged to be married in him about three years ago. Witness cór
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responded with deceased unto her arrival in the Colony a week ago, per s.s. Eastern. Deceased went to meet her on board and touk her to Mr. Holyoak's house. He dined at the house that night and left afterwards. That night, she continued, arrangements were made" for the wedding, which was to take place on the 7th. On that day deceased did not com. plain of his health. About 11 a.m. the following day (Sunday) deceased called again at 9am. and
Following is the programme of sports, the officials being
Judges.-C. J. Lafrentz and H. Beat. Starter.-E. H. de Ste Croix
ORIGIN OF THE OUTBREAK.
The fire originated in a small shop on the Canal Road, Shinkee; opposite Shamcen, facing
Shewan, Tomes & Co.'s godowns, at the back
of their offices. The fire is reported to have bren caused by a Chinaman accidentally throwing a lighted match, when smoking, en a Stewards-CC. Walcott, T. D. Mopihend,pite of paper near an open sin of kerosene: A. V. Hoxx, E. G. Jamieson, E. A. Stanton less than ten minuts the whole building and S. Shelley, `.
was ablaze and, as a strong wind was blowing
FLAT RACE 100 yards. Two prizes. W. G. Saunders S. F. Ricketts Hicks R. C. Comrie F. Herb
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D. M. Barry A. Daniel G. S. Thorne Barners C. C. Walcott E. P. Moss 6 meo Argus. 8 men H.M.S. Cl 2-FLAT RACE, 3 times round the Ground.
Two prizes.
R. O. Hutchison W, C. Saunders A. Baer V. Bowden S. F, Ricketti D. M. Barry
T. H. King G. S. Thorne F. Herb
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6 men Argus. 3-HIGH JUMP: R. D. Mansfield P. S. Moss A. Baer S. F. Ricketts
* Me. H.M.S. Clio, 4 Men Argus 3-PILLOW FIGHTING. For Sailors only Three from each ship.-Entries on Ground One Prize $10,
4 m2n H.M.5. Clio, Three jumps. Two Prizes. D. M. Barry Hicks T.'H. King
Barners.
G. S. Throne E. P..MOB .C. C. Walco!!
Men HMS. Robin, 3 Men U.S.S. Concord 7 Men H.M.S. Clio.
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Note :---Whilst the 3rd and 4th Events are in progress, twg. Children's Races will be ru One for Boys and one for Girls, 50 yards. Two Prizes for each.
HURDLE RACE Residents and Officers. Twice over the Hurdles. Two Prizes. remained until about 9 pin, that night. Then
T. H. King deceased complained of suffering from jufiuenz, W. G. Saunders S... Ricketts
1. M Barry L. V. Boots About now on Monday, 5th instant, deceasR. C. Comrie
A. Baer
R. O, Hutchison E. P. Moss
THE G-THREADING
NURALE. Ladies' ed went to see her again, and remained lor
Nomination Race. Entries on Ground. Gentlemen un 50 yards to their non inaling ladies, who band them reedles to thread. The Ladies take the Threaded needles and race back to the starting point, Prizes to 1 and and Ladies, 7-ANIMAL RACE 75 Yards.
tiffin.
In our last evenin's issue we published a the appeal from the Rev. Glen, McNeur, en behalf of the lepers of Canton. The work of taking care of the lepers is ho mean or irres. ponsible task, but it is cheerfully performed by
It was then he complained of feeling that gentleman, with his willing workers: This
pretty bad. He also said he was unable to class of people is quite unable to work fora attendtohis duties that morning. Aftertiffiade- Wilness re- living, and thus most natúrally infest the streets.ceased went up to his bedroom.
mained with him there until 4.30, deceased only HA as mendicants, their sole caos support being the chainly doled out in them by those complaining that he was not feeling well. At 4.30 witness left him. Deceased appeared to who have made it their life work to go into the
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Hall be worried then. She went down to lea tanes and slums to find and lielp these poor
A. S. WATSON & CO.,
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ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS.
Hongkong, 20th Coleber, 1906
NOPICE,
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Ordinary fuimos es vineguntentions should be addressed
to The Alauages.
an hour later witness returned to the bedroom, but deceased was not there. She went to the
the flour dead.
said about 6 p.m. on the 5th instil he was Bergeant A. Gordon, of No. 7 Police Station,
called to Westley," Witness went to the, bathroom and saw the deceased on the floor with his throat cut, and close to his right hand witness found a razor...
Handicap.
One Prize. Animals to be driven on a string. Any com
szinge in frame it up animal or dogs it along in any way while disquali Dogs excluded.
The Rev. Mr. McNeur says in his apulethed the door and found deceased lying ouing maimed, outcasts from society, poor and il- clothed, surely they appeal is all who have in them the "milk of human kindness. Evey in the kindlier warmth of summer their suffer ing are keen, and yet very many die for lack of the necessary sustenance to hold body and soul together. But now that the wind blows chill. from the direction of the White Cloud Hills and the better-off Chinese appear in their colon-wadded garments, the state of the poor The rates per quarter and per menos, proportional. lepers is wretched and pitiable in the extreme
The Editor will not undertake to be responsib" for any rejected 358., nur to return, any Contribution.
SUBBORATION HATES (IN ADVANCE). DAILY-490 per acusti
WEEKLY-18 porni.
The daily imue la delivered free when theubleyon is socomilie to messenger. On capionwent bý port an additional $1,80 per quaster in-chargød for postage. The postage on the weekly laue to any part of the
world a 30 cents prc quarter. Single Copim, Dally, ten conta: Weekly, twenty-
five cents.
MARRIAGE.
At the St John's Cathedral, Hongkong, on
During last year Dr. Beattie did much, to relieve the terrible safferings and, misery, and brighten the almost unbrightenable lot of these unfortunates, by means of a general distribu. tion amongst them of rice and clothing, and such other necessaries as the individual cases called for. But this work was not done within
E. A. Aúcott, assistant, Jardine, Matheson and Company, said he knew deceased for about three years, he being a friend of witness. Witness was going to be his best man at the wedding. The day his fionete, strived On deceased went to live with witness. the pievious Thursday when witness saw deceased he said that he thought he had had influenza. On Saturday deceased also com plained, saying he was getting pretty bad. On Sunday, 4th instant, at breakfast deceased- again complain zd of being unwell, and said he was going to see Dr Siedman. He returned
from the doctor and infurined witness that he had a prescription, and said that the doctor
Miss Mansfeld ....Calf.......... 10 yds. R. D. Maufield. Monkey 25 1. S. Shelley Cockatoo ... Go W. G. Saulers. Pig 20 E. G. Jamieson
V. Bowden ... ...Fowl H. G Gerin...........Frog L. H. Gilman ......Goose H. Bent........
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Turkey ...... Scratch.
R. C. Comrie.......................Rabbit ......... 35 yds. P. S. Moss...... Parrot...... 60
G. Hoppeler... .......Chamoix... 10 R. O. Hutchison.....Sheep 35 T. U. King................................. Partridge........ 45. D. 1: Barry
Rabit... 35
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C. C. Walcott ...Muskerry Drake so J. Mottram....Raḥm... 40 Hicks............:Cat ....... 30 TH &-WHEELBARROW RACE. Residents and Officers. 25 yards and return in inverse or der.-Prizes to 1st Couple..
J. Moltram
R. D. Mansfield }, G. S. Thome
at the time in to the Shameen side, sparks, &c. were blown across to the Island. Matters looked somewhat serious for a time for the buildings on the Settlement. Fanned by a strong breeze which was blowing at the time of the outbreak of the fire, it was soon out of control. The condition 'became aggravat- ed by the scarcity of the water supply which greatly hampered, the work of the Fire Brigade. The windows ni Messi5- Shewan, Tomes & Co.'s godowns at Shameen were ignited by a burning spark blows across, but the mes soon had them pulled down and sived the gedown from catching fire.
HUNDREDS OF HOUSES BURNT. The fire from the Canal Road where it started continued burning inwards and within
an hour's time all the Chinese houses of fame, numbering about too, and all the Chinese restaurants about 15 fail'new and three-storied buildings nicely furnished and capable of accommodating a large number of people) were completely gutted. One of the wails of the burnt houses gave way, and crushed 3 men to death. Numerous irezis, cross alleys, &c.
were blocked by the debris.
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The number of houses destroyed cannot yet be definitely ascertained, though some reports state it at over five haired and others say that it is over joo. One thing is certain, the area burnt is very large and is known by the Chinese name of Hah Chau Tong or an Tin Tee.
ESTIMATE OF DAMAGE, Three weeks ago the fire destroyed all the buildings next to yesterday's fire, leaving only one, foreign provision store immediately oppo- site the British Concession Bridge, which again. iniraculously escaped destruction this time The last fire destroyed Hing Kee's premises and shop, Mutual Stores, and many others, stopping just next to Walson's Chinese Depart. meht. By the present Bre some Chinese rice shops, alitea shops, etc facing Shameen were burnt down. As some of the Chinese restaurants, are estimated to have cost over 540,000, the estimated loss to property, including contents in shops, cargoes, etc. must certainly be nearly. one million dollars. It should cost that much," if not more, to rebuild at the present scale of charges.
A few impans and curgo-boats were also burnt through being unable to get out of the canal on account of low water.
HLUEJACKETS TO THE RESCUE. British, French, and American bluejackets were handed in Shameen, and did good work on the Shameen side. Shameen at one time was in danger, and the American bluejackets were asked to pull down a wooden shed built
on the bridge in the British Concession for far of catching 'fire. Though the Shameen Fire Brigades were also working hard little could be done to check the rapidity of the fire.
The firt started at about 3.30 p.m. and was
- The insurance offices are no doubt sufferers to a greal extent A very big crowd of resid.. ents witnessed the conflagration of the Sha- meen side of the canal.
the 10th November, 1956, ELIZABETH, daughter the generous co-operation of sympathizers unt said there was nothing wrong. Witness lid w. G. Saunders J. F. Rickens .V. Bacts burning furiously up to 8.30 when it abated,
of the late A. E. Abraham, Esq, Hongkong. to WILLIAM GIPSON, youngest son of the late Gilbert Pitcairn, Esq, of Hamilton, Lanark- shire, Scotland.
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The Yongkang Celegraph
R. C. Comrie | R. O. Hutchison' E. G. Jamieson T. H. King F. Herb C. C. Walcott V. Bowden IC. Clark-all
.-SACK RACE, 60 yards. For Sailors only. --Eatrics on Ground. Two Prizes, Szo and
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in Hongkong-and Capten, and when it is le
not remember telling Sergeant Gordon that ed that during last year over 6co lepers war
deceased had told witness that he was suffering fed and clothed, the urgent necessity for we from fish poisoning. Shortly afterward de- continnance of that co-operation, by furnishing ceased lel for "Westley." He returned about ren o'clock that night to the house and com- funds for the work, is at once made clear. The plained of feeling pretty ill, and ordered the wark is a very good one and deserves all that the "boy" to get him a hat bath. Deceased as a charitable can do, to enable the workers to coule did fînt, have hot baths. On the Monday morning deceased said he never felt so bad all HONGKONG, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1906, tinue it, as on their charity depends the life or
his life. They came to town together, parting death of these most miserable of earth's crea
in Ice House Street, deceased promising to tures.
call at witness's effice to see him regarding the wedding. Wimmess never saw deceased again.
P. T. Halyoak, assistant, Reiss and Company, Teams: M. S. Robin, H. M. S. Clio, A. shid deceased was formerly in the same estab, M. S. Clin. B., "Arges ", U, S. 5. Congi? lishment as himself. He knew deceased ever since he came to the Colony-three years-and
JAPAN'S TRADE ON THE PACIFIC.
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
The following lelegram was received at the U. S. Consulate General yesterday:---
"Manila Observatory, 9th November, 11 ami "The cyclone reported from Yap on the fili lies at present E. of N. Luzan, moving N.W
TO-MORROW, Sunday, the 11th inst, being the binhday of 183 Majesty King Victor Emman
In view of the rapid strides which Japan is making in all directionsand her avowed inten- tion to control the shipping of the Pacific, it is interesting to read the remarks of Mr: H; B. Miller who, until lately, was the American Consul-Generalat Yokohama. Mr. Miller stated/ that in a perfectly legitimate way Japan will aurely corner the commerce of the Pacific oc cean. "In alter years the American people will see what Japan has accomplished in control ling the Pacific, trade and wonder how it hap. pened, "It is natural that Japan, with its cheap labour, ability to build good vessels and furnish
Por ice-constable Barrie, of the Water Police them with good navigators and sailors, and Station, proceeded against two fishing jask aided by Government subsidies for building and men before Mr. F. A. Hożeland, at the Police for the maintenance of steamship liner, should Court this morning, for dredging in the man capture this trade. The English are the chief') of war anchorage. The defendants were reen sufferers through Japan's policy. Of course, dredging near H.M.S. Monmouth this morning, it is also a menace to the commerce of They were fined $is each.
uel of Italy, Mr. de Szentirmay de Darvasto, Consul for - Austria-Hungary, and at present acting as Consul-General for llaly, will be "At home" at the Austro-Hungarian consulate, from 11 am. to 1 pm,
4 Men U.S.S. Concord 7 Men Argus $ Men H.M.S. Clio 4 Men H.M.S. Rohin to-EGG AND SPOON KACE. 50 yards. Lad ies only. Entries on Ground. Two Prizes, 11-TUG-OFWAR. Teams of Eight, Prizes
for winning Team.
German Residents, British Residents.
GO SAVE THE KING,
ANOTHER ACCOUNT.
[From Our Own Correspondent.]
Canton, 9th Norember. A fire occurred yesterday at 3.30p.m. bear the western bridge of the Shamees, on the hakes, and proved to be of formidable dimen- sions. The fire lasted until about nine o'clock in the evening. The flames, fanned by the | high windblowing at the time, spread rapidly. For a time the Shameen was threatened and the Shamten Municipal Fire Brigade turned
TELEGRAMS.
** HONGKONG TELEGRAPH”
SERVICE
MANCHURIA BOUNDARY
·COMMISSIONERS.
THE FIRST MEETING."
[From Our Gen Correspondent.}
Slanghai, 9th November,
3.5 p.m.
The Manchuria Boundary Com. missioners held their first meeting at Niucliatun on Thursday.
One of the principal questions un- der consideration was the site of the railway station at Changchun, which is the connecting link between the Russian and Japanese railways
It is proposed to establish a custom house there in the near futuro.
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* Received too late for publication yesterday.
WEIDAIWEI GOLD.
PROPOSED INCREASE OF CAPITAL.
From Our Own Correspondent.]
Shanghai, 0th November,
3.5 p.m.*
An informal meeting was held yesterday to consider the position of the Weiliwei Gold Mining. Com- pany, Ld.
It was considered that the pro-
posal to increase the capital was pre- forable to the plan that they should on prospecting without funds. go
* Received 100 late for publication yesterday,
CORRESPONDBACK.
[We da un trorssarily endorse the opinion expressed lay Correspondents in this soluma.}
THE SHANGHAI WHARF GODOWN SCHEME.
Ta Tuk Episos ir rum "Hősöking Talegrarit" Sir, I have just read through an article which appeared in China Gusetle, Shanghai, with reference to the proposed New Wharf Co. at that port, and was surprised that any, paper should place netore ita renders such misleading statements. I refer particularly to that part of the anicle comparing the capital of the Shang- bai and Hongkow Wharf Co. with that suggested for the New Wharf Co. The figures quoted are as follows
hanghai and Hongkew Co. capial Tis.3,200,00
Debentures poderán
Leas reserve fand
733,005
3,932,000
$40,000
3,392,000
New Wharf Co. proposed capital...... 3,000,000
Difference................................PER 392,000 It will be noted the reserve fund has been deducted, but a leserve fund invested in build- inga must in comparing figures be considered as
capital, aud should be added thereto instead of
being deducted therefrom. This money has been saved presumably out of earnings, and used for development work instead of calling up more capital, therefore the working capital is Tis: 4,472,000. Again, the writer states the old What Co. yields to investors 7 per cent.; but he omits to mention that this is on the market value of the stock, or 7 per cent. on about Tls, 7,300,000 (taking the mar", et value per share at Ths. 230) after charging the working account with interest on the debenture issue absorbing Tls, 35,637.78 for 1995.
I might say that I hold noshmes in the Shany. hai Dock Co. or and Shanghai Hungkew Wharf Co.and therefore ani not financially interested, but I am convinced that the new Wharf Co, under competent management and a Board of Directors would be a successful vodenaking.—. Yours, etc.,
A SHIPPING MAN, to November, 1906,
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A BOATMAN, who boarded: the steamship
resided with him. About a fortnight before The programme of entertainment to be given out with their hose reel and engine, thus † Shahjekun without the master's permissloo,
his death deceased complained to witness that he was suffering from headaches and feverish feelings and thought he had dengue. The day before his death deceased said he had been to see the doctor and said he felt worse. Op
Monday morning witness saw deceased in offices about 9.15, and he complained of having passed a bad night. At eleven o'clock deceased told witness that he could apt do any work-could not sign his name--and witness told him to go and see the firm's doctor-Dr. Farsyth. About half an hour later witness again saw deceased, who said that the doctor did not exactly know what he had, but thought his liver was affected. After tiffin, on the 5th instant, witness did not see deceased again alive,
The Coroner addressed the jury shortly, after which the jury returned a verdict of death by suicide during a fit of temporary insanity,
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at the Canton Club theatre in the evening is as follows
1.
1-Pianoforte Durt......Mrs. Hogg & Mrs. De Sto. Croix
Camera -Song..."Up hopped Johnnie with his .........................................................Mr. J. Morgan 3-Pianoforte Solo...................MTE. Fowell --Tambourine Dance.............Mrs. Walker 5-Song........"The Veteran's Song" (Stephen 6-Wrestling
Adams).................Mr. De Sie. Croix
Quanette...." Blow, soft wind" (T. Facer)
Mrs. Lafrentz and Mrs. de Ste. Croix, Messrs. de Sle, Croix, Gilman and Lafreniz.
(INTERVAL OF 10 MINUTES.)
1-Pianoforte Solo ...................Mr. Lary 2-Weight-Lifting Extraordinary 3-Duet Boy and Gir!" from "A Country
Girl... Miss Armitage & Mr. Gilman 4-Spanish Dance................. Mrs. Walker Sonucen of the Earth"...Mr. C. Lord 6-Halalaika Solo..." Valse"...Mr. J. Steinberg
this country от the Pacific, but, what In honour of His Majesty King Edward VII.'s can the United States hope to do against a binhday, Mr. H. Haynes, manager of the Country which encourages the marchact marinel Hongkong Hotel, made it the occasion of a fore the Court on a charge of assault, made his Cutlass Drill................................ Men of R,M.S. Clie
ANDRE Weinberg, who was not long ago ber
by cash bonuses for building and operating, double event: the celebration of the day and second appearance before Mr. C. A. D. Mal- a similar charge. and whose royal family owas stock in all of the the opening of the private bar, which has just bourne, this morning, on
been completed, and which opens on to Pedder The complainant was Charles Ide. It h'repon steamship lines so that the 'Government and the operators work together?" The Consul-General Street, Bumpers were quaffed in loyal styleto ed that the two men had a dispute as to who His Majesty, and afterwards the crowd of was the best looking man in the Sailors' Home. went on to say that at the present time this quals toasted "Success to Hongkong Hotel Ido said defendant was not and he was Japanese have branch lines to newly every and its manager"
I punched. Weinberg was food $5.
GOD SAVE the King.
arresting the course of the flame eastward. At length the breeze changed and the fire spread in another direction. Several sampans and cargo boats in the Canal were destroyed, being unable to escape in time, owing to the rapidity. of the flames.. Fronting the Sbaken alone, some thiny odd buildings were completely gutted. The fire continued to born inwards from the Canal and destroyed most of the brothels, restaurants, shops, etc., at Sun-tin-ti, Continuing on its course of destruction the flame: apitad to Shung Chun Tong, where the leading retaurants of Canton are, and lestroyed these and a large number of shops in a very short time. It is reported that some tea per- sons bave lost their lives in a pawnshop in the
vicinity, which was gutied. These unfortunates were viewing the conflagration from the high roof of the pawnshop and did not notice the approach of the flame until the very building under their feet was in flames.
It is estimated that from 150 to 200 buildings have been burnt down. The fire originated at A word of commendation must Be suid for the printers of the two dainty programmes
Sai Tai, a foreign goods and grocery establish- which are gol up in artistic style, quite equal ment in Shakee Street West. Those buildings to any and superior to most of the work of the fronting the Shakee, which were destroyed, kind have seen produced in Hongkong. The have only been rebuilt lately after theoutbreak local firm of printers, Me Norarks, Fernandes and Co, are responsible for the of fire at the end of February of the present programmes,
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while that vessel was catering the port on Thursday, was given in charge. He was pre- ceeded against by Captain J. H. Scott at the Police Court this morning, and fined $50-by Mr. C. A. D. Melbourne.
SHIPPING AND MAILS.
MAILS DUE.
Indigo (Lightning) 11th inst. French (Ernest Simons) xath idst. Indian (Kutsang) 15th inst. Canadian (Athenian) 15th inst, Canadian (Empress of Jaños) 18th inst.
The Imperial German Mail us. Greisenau, which left here on 10th ult, amived at Genoa on bih inst, at 6 a.m.
The T. K. K. Nippon Maru Baifed from Shangha, on 8th inst., and in therefore due at . this port on roth inst., at 4 p.m.
The N. Y. K... ¡yo Maru European Line Left Singapore for this port on 9th insi, and is expected on 15th
The N. Y. K. 14. anuki Maru Europead. Line left Shanghai for this port on 9th-inst, and is expected here on Yath lest.
The s.. Baniomend from London, etc, sailed from Singapore on 9th inst, and may be expect
The C. P. R. Co.'s i.u. Athenian arrived at ed here on 15th inst., p.m., or 16th inst, a.m. Sharghai at 5 am, on 10th fast, and leaves again at 4 pm, same day, for Hongkong, whers | she is due to arrive at noon, on syth insi..