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UNFORTUNATE ACCIDENT AT SWATOW. "[From Our Own Correspondent]
Swatow, 8th July.
A and accident happened here on the night of the and inst, which resulted in the death of Mr. McNair, Chief Engineer of the s.. Balchang,
It appears the deceased was coming on board about to p.m. when, owing to the ill-lighted state of the jetty, be missed his footing and fell into the water. The accident was noticed by a coolie, who reported the matter when all hope of rescue had passed. The body has since been recovered and buried, the funeral being largely attended.
UNDERTAKERS AND MARRIAGE
CEREMONIES:
A CHINESE SUPERSTITION. Wong Kam Tspm, an undertaker, residing at No. 21.Aplichou, was charged before Mr. F. A Haseland, at the Pulice Court, on the oth inst, with obtaining forty cents from Cheung Ngan Pan, at Aberdeen, on the 6th inst., under false pretences.
Mr. O. D. Thomion appeared for the de fendust, who pleaded not guilty.'
The complainant stated that at one o'clock on the afternoon of the 6th instant the accused came on board his nost. At the time a marriage was taking place. When asked what he wanted on board defendant stated that he came to collect forty cents for "qua chi" (melon seeds). Witness handed the accused the money, His Worship-There is no "false pretences" in that.
Inspector Dyniond attempted to get further information from the complainant, but it was useless. The witness was handed a printed form and he was asked if he recognised. This piece of paper was what accused was alleged to have handed in the complainant, saying it came from the Registrar-General, Witness complained of his bad eyes and stated that he had never seen the paper be ore.
Inspector Dymond observed that the com- plainant was keeping back certain things from the Court. He was very communicative when accused was arrested, but refused to say any more when.he heard that the man was going to be charged. In fact, the inspector concluded, he objected to having accused charged.
His Worship said that there was no evidence given that would warrant a conviction. He termed the complainant a "hostile" witness, and discharged the accused with a caution. INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION
COMPANY..
ANNUAL REPORT.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH SATURDAY JULY 13 1907.
DBATH OF MR, 1. M2 QASA,
(Prominent PILIPINO 'LEADER.”
10th inst
"KAUD AUSTRALIAN G. M. CO.
General Manager's report for 4 weeks and ing June 15th, 1997.*****
The mine measurements and assay result of prospecting work shows a total of 181 f for the patind (4 weeks) under review: roade up of 1011 fi sinking, 14 fl. driving, and 235 visas four weeks, it. crossculting, as against 496 ftinfor the pre-
The death occurred at his residence, 7 Remedios Terrace, to-day, of Mr. Jose Maria Bast, one of the best known members of the Filipino community in Hongkong. Mr. Basa had been ailing for some time and passed away at the age of 71 years. In his youth Mr. Basa was a staunch adherent of the independence movement, which had for its object the over throwing of the Spanish Government in the Philippines and some thirty years ago was. banished. He came to Hongkong and began business as a merchant, in which be proved very successiah. At the same time he was always identified with the aspirations of the Filipino party and was the head of the Junta in Hongkong, being, manner, entitled to that honour among his compatriots as the "Father" of the Filipinos in the Colony: Mr. Basa was a familiar figure in local circles and. was highly Tespected. He leaves two sups and five daughters to mourn His loss.". The funeral. takes place at 7.30 10-morrow morning from his residence to liappy Valley.
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MINES.
Bukit Koman-The Main Shaft has been sunk 17 ft. making a total depth of $4 ft below the 440 fr. Levels on and
447 ft. Level," Drive South-This has been advanced 8 ft. making a total of asa ft. The lads 47 in, wide gives an average vale of
valna.of•5] dwt.
440 £ Iovel. Drive Nont.-This has been driven it bringing the total to 253 ft. The lode 48 in. wide assays si.dw.
440 ft. Level North. Drive South or Foot wall portion. This end has been extended- from:15 (t; 10 04 th
The lode 57 in. wide assays și dwi
From the No. 1 'wisze between the 340 it. and the 440 ft. levels morth, a drive at aboul 30 ft, above the 440 ft. laval has been taken
WHAT ABOUT THE S.S." NHTHEA. south ft. This is to leave a piece of poor
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Mr. Thos. Buchanan, chief engineer of the s.. Tinhow, writes in the Singapore Free Press of 4th inst.I take the liberty of addressing“ this article to you, which possibly may find a place in your instructive and influential payer I bave overheard gentlemen of importance connected with this settlement, asking one another what is to become of the Netherton. The
"Well 1 question was generally answered so,
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ground as a support to the winte
340 . Level North. Drive on Hanging Wall Branch.-To this has been added:9 ft. making a total of 114 fi. The lode 48, 198. wide assays 63 dwt.
340 ft. Level North, Crosscut East. This has been taken from 14 ft. to 28 ft. and has passed through the East lode, which, at this point for a width of 36 in, astaya 34 dwt. Pre- parations are now being made in sink wine to connect with the 440 fr. level.
340 ft. Level South. No. 2 Winte-This
us from making any headway with this work,
340 ft. Level North. Drive on Branch from Stope-This has been driven 12 it. making the total distance driven go fi. The lode 67 in. wide assays Į. dwt,
CHINA SQUADRON, Mr. Rees asked the Secretary to the Admir aly whether any battleship was included in the China Squadron at the present time, and whether, if the answer be in the negative, the American, French, and German Eattern fleet were in like manner composed exclusively of cruisers, destroyers, and smaller vessels
Mr. E. Robertion: There is no battleship in the China Squadron at the present time; and, except the Redoubtable, a third class battleship of the French navy, launched in 1876, in cum- mission at Saigon, and two armoured cost do- fence ships of the United States, navy in re- serve in che nilippines, the ships coupons the French, American, and German squadrons in the Eastern seas are of the classes referred to in the question,
„opened from: 10 o'clock on the morning of the | and stating that owing to the summer scarpe ith instant to 11 o'clock of the same morning when epidemics are very apt to get hold of the (6) That' all "invited representatives as well as shareholders, whts are to take part le the meet people, it in necemary for the coolies to ex- ing be requested to be present early on the day rcise more care in the execution of their of the meeting.
LA FIGHTING AROUND LIMCHOW,
letter from Linichow, describes in detall the different engagements in the latter part of fast month between the bandits and the Government troops under the command of the recently dismissed Commander-in-chief Ho Cheung-ching and two other military of ficers surnamed Sung, and Kwok For five days is succession, from the 12th ultimo to the 17th ultimo, the 1 troops defeated the rebels la the following places Kwang Ping, Kew Lung, Ngau Kong, and Pink Kut, killing many of thems and seizing a large quantity of ammunitions together with the seal of Mr. Recs: Is it not the case that o
the ringleader of the rebels. On the morn superiority of craisers, destroyers, add smaller verséis can compensate for the absence of aing of the 18th ultimo, the troops proceed ed to raid the Lung Ngok village in, which battleship?
many rebels were supposed to be harbouring; Mr. Robertson said notice of the question but before they roached the village, the bandits must be given.
had already lined up along the billside and offered, their opponents a Blubbarn resistance. After a severe encoupler lasting for two hours the troops
emerged. Tray, killing a number of rebels. The troops
surrounded the village which is
„CANTON DAY BY DAY,
VICEROY SHUM.
From Our Own Corresponilent.]"
Canton, Sth July, There are many conflicting reporis concern. ing Viceroy Shum. One states that the G. M. 5. N... Company's head office at Shanghai has twice wired to its Canton agent to at once has just been received from Shanghai stating that, yesterday morning, H.E. Shum left for hatghai telegram mates that H.E. Shum will Hangchow for medical treatment. stay for another month at the Northern part to
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KWANGSI RICE,
A winze has been started at about 70 ..avold the heat of the South, along the drive to Connect with the 240 fu level, through which we intend to pass the bet- ter stone now standing in the back.
Crosscutting for stope filling.—142 ft. Stopes. The following, have been in opera Abore the 440 ft. level: 2 stopes. Lode 86 in. wide, worth 4 dwt,
Above the 340 ft. level 2 stopes. Lode 78 in, wide, worths q'ilæti
Above the 240 ft, level: z stopes. Lade 99 in. wide, worth 3 dwt
STOPE MINE.
160 ft. Level. Drive South-Here ft. has been driven making a total of 384 ft. The lode 86 in. wide gives an assay value of 10 deeper tod.
160 ft. Level Drive North. This has been extended from 69 ft, to 85 ft.
160 ft. Level. Drive North on East Lode. This has been advanced 13 ft. making a total of 68 (1.
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66 ft. Level. Drive South-To this has bean added 11 ft. making a total of 4:7 ft. The lede
in. wide assays 18} dwt. **) Crosscut West of Shaft to it, Level. This has been taken from 478 ft. to 446 ft.
Another
1.E. Viceroy Shum, upon receipt of w tele: gram from the Cantor principal rice disposal office requesting him to lastruct the Kwanger Govenor to remove the probibition on exporta- tion of rice, has given telegraphic instructions to the Kwangsi Governor to do so, and HE has sent a telegram to Canion to that effect.
CORRUPT SUBORDINATE OFFICIAL Yesterday the new Provincial Judge, Kung Sum-isan, sent one of his subordinates to the Namhoi Magistrate for punishment. The of fender is said to have squeezed an admission fee from a certain gentleman who was going to call on the judge.
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CLOSING OPIUM DENS.
In accordance with the instructions from the Tartar General and the two. Lieutenant Tartar Generals, all the opium divans in the Bannerman portion of the City were! totally closed on the zith ultimo. The old opium establishments have all been turned into tea shops and other businesses. So far the Tartar General's orders have been very strictly enforced and abeyed,
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THE LIMCHOW DISTURBANCE. Yesterday a telegram was received from the official of. Limchow stating that the rebele there are still very active and requesting more reinforcement of troops.
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victorious from the
duties
SILK CROP,
689th July,
This year the first two crops of silk did not turn out satisfactonly, and the prics of ant basket cocoons cost $4 and upwards.. Now as the third-crop of silk has turned out rather more plentiful, the price of a basket of cocoons
ANTI-OPIUM CAMPAIGN. has fallen to $3 or thereabouts
In accordance
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instructions, from the Canton High Authorities in carrying out the regulations regarding the prohibition of opium smoking, the local officials of the Shinhing Prefecture have issued notifications, ordering the closing of all opium selling establishments, about forty in number, throughout the prefec tural city, also at the latest by the end of the sixth moon pex
KWANGEI RICE. DO
H.E Acting Viceroy Wa has received a fa telegram from H.E. Viceroy Shum to the fol lowing effect, in reply to the request of the
Cheap Rice Disposal Office and cibers for kis help in getting the removal of the prohibition on the export of rice from the province of
que and a notorious robbers Kwangsi —Ai requested, 'tha Keangai Gorar
troops bombarded it; the rebels
ed after a three hours' hard fight. Many rebels were killed and the scene presented a dreadful ight in which there had been much bloodshed. On the morning of the 9th ult, this village was totally burnt to the ground. The soldiers then proceeded to raid the Mo Kung village and: kad naather engagement with the rebels on the way. They attacked this village also with
ammusillons, etc. The place is now practical y quiet and the officials are now beginning corganisation work,
8th July
nor has been wired to and has consented to the removal of the prohibition of the exportation of ce from the province of Kwangs to Cantor, which is to take effect from the 1st day of the 6th moon (the roth instant), and requested
DE. Ws lo noilly the Canton Principal Rice Disposal Office of the fact.
*GUMEOWDER FACTORY.
The depot for the manufacture of gunpow. been under construction for some time part and the work, which has been pushed on by orders from the authorities, is now completed, This building will be formally opened on the -1st day of the 6th moon. SHUM TENDERS RESIGNATION,
RAILWAY MEETING, ANNE! A Bhangbai telegram states that H.E. Viceroy Shum, of the Liang Kwang Provinces, shas
Yesterday afternoon a meeting was held at presented another memorial to the Trop the offices of the Canton Hackow Railway
Company for the purpose of making fual ar endering his resignation and informing of his intentions of purchasing a house at Soochow, where he will reside in recuperate his healthing on the and day of the next moon, for the
rangements for the holding of the mass meet if ordered to proceed at once to his new post,
election of the company's board of directors. 1.E. will ask another favour from the Throne,
A suggestion was brought forward for discus and will not leave Shanghai before the end of
sion that the proposed meeting should take the sixth moon, so as to avoid the hot season
place at the Lok Shin Theatre in the Weitem of the Bouth. :
Suburb, as the company's offices are supposed not to be spacious enough for the accommoda tion of those who will attend the masting, but the question was ultimately dropped. The majority present unanimously approved that the meeting should be held at the Company's offices: At the meeting a body of another fire members were added to the list of committer. men for the control of the meeting.
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ANTI-OPIUM REGULATIONS. Yesterday afternoon, a meeting was held at the Ol Yux Charitable lastitution to discuit the prohibition of opium smoking and the necessary regulations for the admissions of opium smoking patients into the different hospitals for medical treatment. present several hundred persons of all branches of trade and of all classes, including the new Acting Provincial Judge, Kung Sum Tian, and & few other officials. The Provincial fudge was, voted to the chair and made was listened to attentively by all those present. speech on the evils of opium smoking, which The Judge has been requested to draw up a cade of regulations for the governing of the admission and treatment of opium smoking patients. Several resolutions were also passed to the effect that the Nine Canton Charitable Institutions and other hospitals, upon the en. forcement of the anti-aplum regulations at the end of the sixth moon, will do all in their power to help all those who are getting rid of the opium smoking habit. The meeting
TRIAL OF PIRATES,,
On the 8th instant, the British Vice-Consul at Canton was present at the Nam-lioi Magis- who committed piracy, on the 12th of June, en board a junk to the vicinity of Hongkong, and way to attend at the trial ofthe seven prisoners,
who had been extradited to Canton by the Hongkong Government. The juur oWLER and the different witnesses were all present, and the prisoners, who pleaded guilty, were taken back to the gaol afer the trial. The Vice-Consul after the trial made an inspection of the'new prison, which has recently been built.
10th July
Inspector Dymond, who prosecuted, said that the complainant was the master of a marr age boat. The Chinese, he went on by way of explanation, are a superstitious people and they consider it bad luck to have an undertaker present on one of these marriage boats while marriage ceremony is in progress. For some time past, continued the inspector, a Dumber of undertakers or their fokis have constantly reckon she will be broken up for what she has been sunk zit, making the total depth of despatch the s.s. Kianglee to Shanghai to con: bombs, killing a considerable number of the was on and refused to leave until they were plant is good and perhaps a buyer could be./ 52 ft. The presence of bad air has prevented | vey.H.E, Shum to the South, But a telegram insurgents and seizing a very large quantity of der in connection with the Canton Arsenal bas:- boarded these boxts while a marriage cercihony can return in dollara." Still the mechanical
paid to do 10.
found for it. Personally I have an idea and I trust it conveys at least with it a little horse-sense. Having examined the Netherton I recognise the Teakness of the forward section of the hull no doubt this part is greatly supported by modern fat bottom and nature's buayancy. Now I do not for a minute con. sider, the Netherion capable of ploughing the ocean again (unless of course an enormons suns of money were expended) but I believe she could, be turned to a good purpose is she stands. My kengraphy of this settleinent is not.very extensive, and as I am only about one year in China principally around Hongkong and Shangh there may be unknown to ine souie growing place around here that could be doing with an.electrical power station. As the marine type of engine is greatly used in this work both in Britain and U. S. then one has the plant all ready, when the propeller shaft is disconnected, and dynamo hooked on, there is no rental to pay and no duty, your power house is there and on the high seas Again by an ingenious method which. I prefer to reserve from this letter, I believe the forward section of the vessel to be capable of supporting weight, and could be connected into ice or storage de pository, mechanical and frigorific effect being als n supplement from main engines. There are which is connected with those idea which I have vaguely mentioned here that it | "would take no longer time than I can at present afford to write out. However, as these ideas are already made known by myself to the firm of Messrs. Huitenbach & Bros, they are in a The directors of the Indo-China Steam did not interest the firm mentioned Trusting manner now slightly public property, yet they Navigation Company, Limited, report that the
this may be an inspiration to others to possibly adveris conditions of trade, mentioned in the
better my ideas, for it appears to me a pily to Jast report unfortunately continued in an nc-ve to break up what is practically new ship, centuated form during 1996, and the super.
and thanking you in anticipation. abundance of Lannage on the coast caused low rates of freight throughout the year, the relief by homeward clearances being slow in re daging 'competition. There has since, how ever, heen considerable reduction in shipping by diversion elsewhere, and a return to more normal conditions is now taking place, as it did when over-supply after the China-Japanese Way, 1896, required time for dispersion. A typhoon of exceptional violence swept over Hongkong in September, causing extensive damage to shipping and property; but the. steamers of the company, fortunately,, escaped with but little injury; indeed, during the year no serious casualty has occurred, and the un- The growth of trade between Japan and derwriting account has the substantial balance--India, said Mr. Morita, would depend upon. of £270,000 at its credit. The directors, ant Osaka. It was for this reason that he had de. withstanding the difficulties of the year, have voted a few days to spend in Osaka on his way again allocated very large sum to the deto india hear the views and plans of Osaka preciation of the fleet 172,833), which has, business men on the question. A few years been provided by the transfers from exchange ago, continued the speaker, investigations and underwriting accounts and from the were made into the trade between Japan and Reneral reserve fund, and; after meeting all tied out that there was constant steamship and the result was astonishing. Be expenses for the year, there remains a balance of 416,091, gut of which the directors recom. communication between the two countries, and a dividend of zi per cent, carrying drafe could be freely drawn through the mend forward £3.604 to 1907. The Loung Wa Specie Bank. The population of India was a steamer constructed by the Hongkong and 300,000 550, most of whom were farmers, and Whampoa Dock Company for the company's looked for their supply of manufactured goods Yangtare service, has been added to the 'to' other countries. The annual exports and fleet, and since the closing of the accounts for imports amounted to Y1,502,000,000, of which stun Y500,000,000 represented imports. It was the year 1906 the small steamer Columbia kas been sold. The articles of association have surprising that with-so-great an advantage of been revised, and the capital, formerly repre- close communication Japan supplied only-que sealed by a shares, has been divided into
per cent of the imports. Of the remainder Great Britain supplied 64 per cent, Belgium 4 equal moieties represented by preferred or
per cent, Russia and Australia each between 2 dinary shares, which carry a cumulative divis dend of 6 per cent, and deferred ordinary and 3 per cent. shares. The directors propose shoilly to make an issue of debentores, in order that the indebtedness of the company may be consoli dated. Particulars will be sent to shareholders and an opportunity afforded them of participat ing in the issue.
WATER POLU.
V.R.C. R.H.K.Y.C.
INDO JAPANESE TRADE.
VIEWS OF MR. MORITA.
No. 3
Winze from Surface. This has been' deepened, ic), f. bringing the total depth (o work and operations are suspended whilst a 8z ft. The water-has greatly handicapped the
boiler and steam pump are being got to work.
Crosscutting for stope filling-38 ft. Stopes.-Above the 160, ft. level stope. Lode 69 in. wide, worth Bf-dwt.
Above the Sa ft. level: Latape. Lode do in.. wide, worth 148 dwt:
BT. MALACCA:
A winze has been sunk in Malacca hill 66 ft. Mr. Morita, Director of the Commercial and We intend from this to Crosscat East to get Industrial Bureau in the Department of Agri-under some of the old shallow workings to culture and Commerce, spent a few days in further explore the lode on this section. Osaka on his way to India for the inspection Some Gift. af surface prospecting has been of the condition of trade there. On 27th utt., done on Bukit Stengah.
Stopes. Below the No. 1 Level: 2 stopes.
·Mr. Mority' delivered a speech at the Osaka, Chamber of Commerce, taking for his subjectLode og in, wide, warth foi dwt. From tere the trade of India.
156 tens have been broken and sent to the mills.
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Plant and Machinery-The Grit Mill at the Cyanide works is in full work.
The smalf tonnage crushed it accounted for by a breakdown in the mill transformer station and on the transmission line, this also delayed progress in the mine work.
MILLING RETURNS.
T. ROMAN.. Stamps working: 40. Period of work: 28 days, less lost time 1,7 days for repairs to electrical machinery and Ore Milled-Koman_1,895,27
clean-up.
Stope 817 Total-2,752 tons. Amalgam collected 1,704 025. producing Retorted gold 606.5 oz. producing Smeked gold
[6017035 023. Average yield per tnn 4.37 dut. Average value of tailings 1.04 dwt.
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*DT. MALACCA.
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(crushing 1,867 tons Mr. Morita asked the reason that such a No. 1 Mill ran 24 days surface ore and 156 small trade was doue by Japanese with India when she had such an advantageous position. It was not due to the lack of a supply of articles which were wanted by the Indian people. Japan was abundantly producing such articles.
There must be some special cause which was
pur.
tons mine are. Toial tons 2,013. Amalgam' collected 574 azs, producing Retorted gold * 204 028, producing Smelted gold 200 bts. Average yield per ton 1.97 dwt. Total tone crushed 4.775
Amalgam collected 2,228 ore, Smelted gold Bor.535 oz. Average yield per ton 3.35 dwt.
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Fineness of bullion 927.11.
W. H. MARTIN,
General Manager
PROVINCIAL JUDGESHIP,
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THE COMING OF SHUM, H.E. Viceroy Shum's memoriał zaking the Throne to grant him further extension of sick leave reached Paking on the dih instant. Thà At the meeting the Adling Provincial Judge, Throne has refused his request and has ordered- Kung Hum-tsam, remarked that it was the him to proceed to Canion immediately on duty of the Government to see that the anti-expiry of his last leave.. opium regulations are strictly carried out, and it is the duty of the press to further the Government's cause.
*A "SUSPECT.
At forenoon yesterday the newly appointed lasted until five o'clock in the afternoon, and Provincial Judge, Kung Sum-tsan, took over afterwards a tea party was held for the Enter. temporary charge of office from the ex-Pro-tainment of the leading persons taking part at
tho.mesting. vincial Judge, Chu Show-yung, 'who will pro- bably leave Canton for his new post at Anhui at the beginning of the sixth moon,
6th July.
LANDING AND STORAGE OF KEROSENE. Some time ago, the British Consul General at Canton, Mr. R. W. Mansfield, wrote to H.E.
A short time ago, a man surnamed Li was the Viceroy several times pointing out that the kerosene oil landed at the jetty close to the seriously injared by handling dynamite, in a Canton-Hongkong steamers wharf at Tung school at Kou Chong Lane, inside the City, Hing Street, is a source of great danger and and was taken to the Hospital Indo-Chine.for risk to the wharfs, and requested 1.E the treatment. This man was to be put on trial Viceroy to give instructions to have the jetty before the authorities, after he is well again, removed. The Central Police Department, by to show what right he had to be in possession order from the Viceroy, has issued a procle of such explosives.. The Police Department mation ingether with some regulations governent fapt constables to keep guard over this ing the landing of the ailThe regulations man during his stay in the hospital. Oo are chiefly to the following effect - suitable Saturday, when he left the institution, he was place should be selected for the erection of a immediately arrested and inken to the Central jetty where kerosene vil only could be landed. Police Office for trial, All kerosene bats coming from the Eat Oil Tasks to Canton are to carry a flig made of white cloth, a feet wide and 3. feet long, bear. On the 6th instant, in the afternoon, the S. L. ing the two characters () painted on Are Cheong plying between Chantsun and Canton arrived here and reported that she it. All such boats should be in possession has been pirated near Sam Shan Ko How of a special permit issued by the Custom by a number of robbers, who boarded the House' authorities, These bouts must be launch a disguised passengers, I hap constructed of iron-and be of good-condition pened that at the time, the Chinese Gov- and used for conveying kerosene oil, but no ernment launch Po Chin and three junks other cargo. Good tubs, closed with lids, instead
were in the vicinity, and rendered assistance of the old kind'tubs, should be used in con- veying, the oil. Each kerosene store in Tang in parquing the pirates. The best people par sued the pirates some distance and had an en- Hing and other streets should not keep acnater with them at Lin Fa Shan, where one larger stock cl oil on the premises than about of the pirates was wounded as well as three of twenty cases at a time, and must not store the the launch's passengers. The pirates gat goods in a densely populated place, If no sesong the passengers and fought desperately suitable site can be obtained for the pur And throw overboard three passengers whe pose of a jetty, a daily supply should only bether the10 were drowned or not, is not yet brought from the tanks enough to satisfy ascertained. At last the rascals took tight to the demand. The proposed jetty together with
PIRACY.
all such boats for carrying oil are to be under the Lin Fa Stan, where six of them were the control of the Harbour Master.
captured, whilst the remainder escaped,
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DIRECTOR OF THE HUND DEPARTMENT.
Yesterdayil.E. the Acting Viceroy appointed the sub-director of the Canton Bund Depart ment, expectant Magistrate Sit Wing-nien, as official will to-day assume charge of office. director of the same department, and this
AGAINST RED TAPE,
directing bis subordinate officials pot to adhere ILE. Acting Viceroy Wu has issued an order, to the old custom of calling to interview him
specified times-on the 5th and toth days of every mann-but to call on him at any time when affairs necessitate their presence.
responsible for the stow development of the trade, and he was going to India for the puse of finding out the hidden obstacles.
Turning to exports from India, which an- The first "Water Polo match was played lasi Tuesday allernoon at the V.R.C. enclosure, benually amounted V1,000,000,000, Mr. Morila fore a very large gathering of spectators. The remarked that Great Britain took 27 per cent.,
-cent.. per Germany 9 per cent., the Lammen China 11 teams were:-VR.C.;—H. ___A.
United States and France each 6 per cent, and (Cipt., A. V. Barros): M. Roza Pereira, L. Le Breton, F. da Roza, J. M. Lopes and Japan & per cent. Japan was producing articles J. W. Bains. R.H. K, Y. C.-F. A. Biden suitable for the needs of the
people, (Capt.), R. B. Beattie, G. G. Franklin, W. Lester, J. W. Wishart, E. W. Carpenter and Linton. The Royal Hongkong Yacht Club mea seemed to have had the game pretty well to themselves and Franklin had very litle trouble, in scoring the first goal just before imported into India was about Yo,co0,000, andThe monthly competition for the Captain's the whistle went, for, half time. After play Japan was selling not more than 1,000,000, Cup and. May Cup were held at the Happy
India was buying glass-ware to the value of Valley from the 6th to 8th Toly, 1907. The modern lines in the treatment of bubonic plague / royalty of 37,000 and has informed Chui to Y6,00,000, but Japan was selling not mate than Yrop,opo. The value of matches import-
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was resumed Pereira was not long in equalising for the V.R.C. and the game ended in a draw. For the V.R.C., Lammert, Barros and Pereira played an excellent game, but the remainder of the team made a rather poor show,
and yet japan was buying from India almost double the quantity she was selling. Knitted THE ROYAL HONGKONG' GOLF goods, which were largely produced in Osaka, farmed the principal line of Indian imports. The annual value of articles under this heading
ed was about Y4,000,002, but Japan was selling to india only Y800,000 worth.
In conclusion, Mr. Morita stated that kakaku (allk fabric) which at first form.
The Yacht Club team seemed to liave im proved considerably and stand a very gooded an important line of export, was re- chance of carrying off the shield this year:
placed by cheaper figured katki: "He found the loss of the market of kakaku was due to unprincipled tactick of certain : Indian mer chants of Yokohama. Estrapped by their methods, Japanese dealers' started competing among themselves, with the usual result of of quality. The Indian people deterioration of could afford to buy kokku, but Japanese mar
cheaper of coarse chauts supplied them
A viac. v. 87TH CO., R.0.A.
Another friendly match was played last Wed nesday afternoon at the V.R.C. enclosure, which resulted in a win for the V.R.C. by 3 goals to one. The first half was a very bard and fast one, and the first goal was scored by Gunner Flitwin for the 87th Co., R. G. A. During the first half the V.R.C. men had many good misfigured kalk, and were ibus attempting to kilj but could not succeed in getting the ball to the taste of the Indian people for, finer silk. But in the second half, the V.R.C. men played While the Japanese were, thus losing, the in very well, and managed to score three goals, all dian merchants of Yokohama Wara_making to the credit of N. H. Alves. The YHC, teats large profils) The Jupinere merchanje mest were as follows-L, E. Lamment (Capt.), F. be very careful, as such incidents might be the K. Tata, O. R. Chunyat, PM, Rimedios, A. cause of the slow development of the market
of Japanese goods-in-India," J. V. Ribeiro, N, H. Alyou and Bayst,
CLUB.
following returns were made:
CAPTAIN'S CUP.
Mr. M. A. Murray†......... 84-5-29 „Mr. R. O. Hülshison..............' 83— 2-81 Mr. G. C. Mox00 .......... 99-18=81. Mr. E. J. Grist.... ....85-2-83 (20'entries). MAY CUP,
Mr. F. C. Hall Mr. D. E. Clark jyumm 99-
(5 entries).
# POOL, dia!
Mr. M. A. Murray F... 84— 5=79. Mr. R. O; Hutchison Mr. C. Moxon Mr. G. E. Morrell ‚i.... Mr. EJ, Grist
00--1882
8
8
bib
(2) entries) Winner of Captain's Cup and Pool. *Winner of May Cup.
STUDYING PLAGUE.
A NEW THEATRE.
At the meeting of the Fong Pln
Some daia age, a merchant surnamed Chol, Hospital, the directors
decided to send applied to the Canton Police Department for one of the institution's medical officers to
the privilege of building a theatre on the new Annam to inquire into the system of the hund at Yau Lan Mun. The Police Authorities treatment of plague-stricken patients in that have now accepted the application at an annual country, with view of effecting reforms an patients in that institution.
accompany the welyuan of the department to raake a survey of the proposed site on the oth instant, for the building of this theatre, which
"RAILWAY MEETING,
A meeting of the Cantos-Hankow Railway is to be handed back to the Government after Company was held at the Company's office the expiration of the lease. yesterday afternoon; to promulgate regulations
A CURIOUS HONDPOLY governing the forthcoming mass meeting.
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The Canton paper On Ngal Po statos that their Shanghai correspondent has wired them to the effect that B.E. Viceroy Shum would leave Shanghai for the South 'on the set day: of the 6th moon, ie, to-day.
LA RUMOUR.
It is rumoured that as the Liang Kiang Pro, vinces are now in a state of unrest through the activity of the anti-monarchists, the Central Government will transfer H.R. Viceroy Shem thither and appoint H.E..Tuan Fang to Canton,
**GUNBOATS FOR KWANGTUNG, DE The Hinistry of War (Luchunpu) of Peking has granted H.E. Viceroy Shum's request for Authority for the building of five gunboats įg Japan for the use of the Liang Kyang Pro vinces. The Ministry his telegraphed to H.E. Shum jaforming him of the fact..
KWANGSI RICE, The Canton Cheap' Rico Disposal Office bas telegraphed to H, E. Viceroy Shum thanking him for his favour in getting the removal, of the prohibition of rice from Kwangsi lo Cantod and thus relieving to a great extent the present rice famine. This telegram also expressed the wish that H.E might see his way clear to come
Canton at an early date, as the Canted. people are at present anxiously looking for. ward to his arrival in the South.
CHOW FU HOMEWARD BOUND.
A telegram received here yesterday' states that H.E. ex-Viceroy Chow Fo arrived at Shanghai safely on the 7th instant and left the following day per 1.1. Cheong Kong for his family home
CANTON ARSENALI BAJAN Yesterday's report the opening of the new Smokeless Powder Factory in connection with the Canton Amenal in mislarding. This factory is still in course" of, construçtion'; it: "is"the" armoury in connection with the Canton Arsenal" that has been completed 'and will be opened to-day..
THE ARREST OF MR. CHUNG.
- With reference to your report is Monday's issue of the Telegraph of the arrest of: ME Chung Wing Kwong, a well known Chloese teacher of the Canton, Christian College, the Canton scholars and students, who hold: Mr. Chang in high esteem, have signed a politice to be submitted to HLE, Youn Shi Kai praying for Mr. Chong's release.”
CHEAP RICE,
A meeting was held yesterday at the princi Pal Rice Disposal Office to fix a date for the discontinuance of the cheap disposal of tice. Mr. Chan Heung-lin proposed that as the price, ́of sice is still very high and as the first crop of rice of this year did not come up to expecta tlon, it would be advisable, to, costinns the cheap disposal of rice to some futurs data to
A merchant suroamed Yang has, ficated a Mr. Ha Yang-sang was voted to the chair company styled the Male Company" and and numerous suggestions were brought pentioned the Shan Hon Cha for the menopoly up for discussion by those present, Ultimate-
of running rickshes and horse, carriages on the be fixed by a subsequent meeting. The above ly resolutions to the following effect were Cat
new bund. The petition has been granted, | resolution was passed together with another. ried:—(1) Thát as the representatives of the - but as the daily tax of 13. costs, on each rick-resolution recording the services rendered by Government and the different Rallway Combs at first proposed by the company appeared panies throughout the Empire are to be pre- rather too much, it was reduced' to 10 cents sent, the forthcoming meeting is to be carried
per ricksḥa per diem, out in a businesslika manner. (3) That two superintendents, two inspectors, two secreļa.
CONSERVANCY · COOLIES.
HE Viceroy Shum in getting the removal of " the probibition on rice from Kwangsi, and for warding HH, a telegram thanking him for his great services,
PADA RAILWAY, TENDERI,
rics, scrutineers, elc, are to be appointed to The regulations governing the coolies of the superintend the meeting, ((3) That two ballot Canton Sanitary Department, who are under Total Kwong, the engineer-in-chief of the
use, officials bores be put Inc, 180, and boss boxer (o kradually belog relaxed in their enforcement, the Company's Head Ome to
́ ́ap: | the Control of the Canton Police Department,are Vuet-han Railway Company, wat yesterday at
That the result, of the voling: be posted up and now the Police Authorities have issued a. the opening of tenders for the con Immediately after the casting of fates by the proclamation in plaie language tominding the further sections of the railway, Bever shareholders. (5) That the ballot boxes" be coolies to attend to their datles more strictly," | "for the work were accepted
· polsted to take