Telegrams.
[Renter's,}"
Wales.
London, 11th October.
The Welsh Nonconformist convention has met in Cardiff, EEN
2,000 delegates from all the Yonconformist bodies in Wales were i resent."
The convention unanimously passed a series of amphatic resolutions not 10 press the Government,'
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH MONDAY OCTOBER 14 1907.
UNKEST IN THE SOUTH.
A SEVERE. ENGAGEMENTS"
[From Our Oión Correspondent,)
Canton, 11th October,
CANTON DAY BY DAY.
CHIEF BECRETANY TO THE VICEROY,
[From Our Own Correspondent:]
Canton, E1th October.. Tantai Yao Chan-shu has been appointed On receipt of formation, on the 5th instant, chief secretary in H.E. Vicatoy Chang. Total that some three hun "red bandits were harbouryo is also to attend to all affairs in consuction ing in the vicinity of Nor Long and Kwai Tal searche boundaries between the province of
·Kwangsl ́and · the prefecture of Yumchow, Tantai-Kwok` Jun-chany, conmander of the troops, at once marched to those places with troops to disperse them, The bandits, on learning of his approach, scattered in threp
consequence, had so engagement with them; with the result that, when more reinforcements
with the new military reorganisation and the control of the police force, etc., besides the duties of the secretariat of H.E. the Viceroy's yamra. Tootal Yao was formerly secretary to II E. Viceroy hum drawing a salary of $200 per mensem and he will now receive the same
NOTORIOUS RÖBBERS.""""
Two notorious robbers, named Wang Tax- lang and Chỉ Chung-ku, who hid committed many cases of armeð, robbery, i
*^in the sub-
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will be held on THE VOLUNTEER PARADE, Ground;
prefecture to Young Kong and who fled to & GRAND PROMENADE CONUSES Hongkong when their persons were wanted by the Chinese Authorities, wers captured in the British Colony, and were extradited to Chatos under ibe escort of Captain Yang, yesterday. They are now placed boder the custody of the Numbei, magistrate pending their trial here.
TO-NIGHT, the 14th inviant,
SAT Q.15 PM,
The Concert will be in aid to the following Charities-
The Ladies' Benevolent Society. "The Seamen's Mission,
An intensity of Welsh feeling was strongly | directions to męxt the Imparialists, who, in salary, which is to be disbursed by the Shan charge of pickpocketing on board, the kindly promised to assist :—Mrs. A.G. Gordan,
expressed in the speeches.
Mr. Lloyd Thomps, rising as he said to face the music, denied that the Goverment
lain "Li, ‘a number of the 'malcontents as
Ho Chu,
„FORTHCOMING WEDDING.
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The following Ladies and Gentlemen have Mr. Claxton, Mr. F. Jokl, Mr. F. Carr, Mr. Walter Benedetto, Mr. G. Koenig, Capt. G. P Lammert, Mr. S. Moore, and Mr. W. A. Hannibal
had ignored the wishes of Wales. He did killed and many others captured.. The rebels the oth day of the, 9th nona. The yamten at the time, The Magistrate sentenced them | CRIFFK and the Officain of the set-Middlesex
not blame them for pressing their claims for disestablishment, but real progress was im possible till they had dealt with the problem of the Houle of Lords. He appealed to them, to trust the Government and to re- cognise its "difficulties. In the event of a dissolution disestablishment would be placed in the forefront
Prolongaed cheering closed a remarkable meeting.
Later.
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PICKPOCKETS SENTENCED, At the beginning of this mouth, the British. Consul General of Canton sent two culprits to the Namboi Magistrate to be tried on the
Heungakan while she was proceeding from Hoogkong to this port. The offenders admit The wedding of the Junior Lieutehnat Tarted that they were arrested on board steamer of troops arilved, under the command of Captar General of Canton, Li Kwok Git, nephew when found picking the pocket of a passenger, of the late Li Hung-chang, will take place on but the money stolen was returned to its owner building in front of the Tien Taze Wharf has to be exhibited in the stocks for these days. been ananged for the temporary residence of his fiancée, Miss Yang, the piece of H. E. Yang Sze-sbung, the prescal Viceroy of the province of Chihli, who will arrive here in a day or two via Hongkong. The Junior Lleu tenant, Tartar General, who proceeded to Hongkong to nicet his mother and family, who have come to Canton to attend the wed
suffered heavy losses; they were obliged to take to flight. It is ascertained that the rest of the insurgents have fled across the boundaries to Kwangvi.
THE PHOENIX CLUB.
SATURDAY'S SMOKING CONCERT.-
relativer.
CLAN FIGHTS
Again a case of clan fighting has taken place in Kew Kong, in the district of Nambol, between the people of the clau suroamed Kwan and those of the clan surnamed, Tsai and syme acrious fighting has occurred,
MI PIRATES EXECUTED, With reference to the execution of the two
What was at one time known as "The Bowding, returned yesterday with his mother and robbers on the roth instant at the Execution ling Club" is to-day The Phenix Club, and with the reorganisation of the club a house 'ware ipg,' in the shaps of a smoking concert, was given on Saturday night Nearly every
Bet ing on the Casarewitch.". The latest betting on Cesarewitch is 1—3. 10 against Baitinglass, 6 to 1 against re-person accepted the invitation and long before mure, 100:10 14 against Royal Dicam, 919 I against Waffy 100 to 7 against Mondamin, Outbreak and Madame Desonbisi,
The King's A.D.Ç, Commander Sir George Warrender has been gazetted an A.D.C. to the King.
the hour the ball was comfortably filled. The performers were given an excellent reception and their efforts rewarded with warn applause, The programme was opened with a pianoforte selection, El Capitan," by Me Percy E. Browns. Mr. G. P. Lammert, a tuneful tenor, snog "Nirvarna" with effect, and the rendition of "My loquisitive Kid," by Mr. W. A. Han nįba),received merited applause. In response to the encore that followed he gave "Säve a little bit for the tutor," which was much appreciated. Mr. F. T. Chapple sang the baritone solo The Bandolero" pleasingly, and, as was the case with "aptain Paike, who rendered "Stand up," so pleased the audience that he had to re- The Lusitania now holds die world's appear, when he obliged with "The sea was very wet." - Mr. W. L. Leckio sustained the comic elément, Hir "When I woke up in the morning" took
wall and naturally his fisteners wanted more. His second was "If you can's get work"-a laughable item. Mr. Jord n's "A song without a name" brought to a close very pleasant evening.
The Transatlantic Record: The Lusitania has arrived at Sandyhook, after a passage of 116 hours; an average speed of 24 knots against the Deutschland's 231 knots.
record.
The Vancouver Riots.
rath October.
It is announced in Ottawa that Mr. King, Deputy Minister for Labour, proceeds im. mediately to Vancouver to settle the riots claims; all of which will be dealt with gene `rously..
EXTRADITED PRISONERS.
Yesterday, Capiain Yang escorted two pri- suners to Canton from Hongkong. It is e ported that these two prisoners have been found guilty of having committed armed robbery within the jurisdiction of the Chinese Empire and their extradition was granted by the Hong- kong Government, ·
THE VICEROY INDISUGSED. Viceroy.Ching is at present suffering from a boil under one of his feet and HE is, in consequence, not been able to receive bis subordinates during the past couple of days.
RAILWAY INSPECTION,"
Grund it is now ascertained that these two criminals were amongst the pirates who took part la the piracy of the British launch Ker Clicung some time ago.
THE INTEXPORT CHICKET MATCH,
PROBABLY SHANGHAI TEAM.
It has been definitely arranged that the Sasughai Interport Cricket team will leave Shanghai for Hongkong on November 1 by the P. & O. S. Arcadia. The constitution of the team is now one of the principal topics for
By kind permission of Cot ScOTT-MON-
Regimest, the Kand will sho play selections during the evening, we are!
Tickets Sa and Si, can be obtained from Volunteer, Headquarters and Mesars. Kelly and Walsh, Ltd
A. THOMPSON, Captain,
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the
- Walker.-Whose. sound judgment |'e and experience entitle him to the captaincy of 1907 the XI. Weak eyesight now bandicaps his batting but, when once se, he scores rapidly, and is good in the field at cover point. A moderate change bowler,
discussion, says the N. C. U. Nawa of toth Yesterday morning, the vice-president of the inst, and the selection committed' will doubt. Canto Hankow Railway Company, Mr. Wong ess have a difficult task to satisfy the critics. Shiu-ping, accompanied by Tautsi Kwong, the There still remains more than a month for engineer-in-chief of the Company, and Mr. C. practice, during which devolopments may be Johnson, the traffic manager, made an inexpected, but on the season's form it is prob spection of the first completed section of the able that the team to represent Shanghai will Cinton-Hankow railway from Wongsha to
be chosen from the following Kongtsun which is a little over 38 17 in length. It is reported that the work on the consizuc tion of the second section from Kong to Sn Ngai, which is also about 30 odd ff in length, is fist approaching completion and is expected to be opened for traffic ere long. when itisales expected the daily receipts för fare: from passengers on the fro and second sec tions will not be less than from, $10 to $500 The work on the building of the third, fourth and filth sections it also being pushed on and {Translated for the "Hongkong Telegraph."]|rails are about to be laid on the already formed,
roads, Canton, 11th October. The following circular from the Directors, The King and Queen of pain lave post-Li Kai and So Tich ling, to all the dllicer, poned their intending visit to the Emperor of the Company, has been issued of Austria indefinitely.
This is regarded as an indication that the Emperor Francis Josepli's condition is more serious than is admitted...
Mr. Pope, the Under Secretary of State, will accompany Mr. Lemieux to Japan.
The Health of the Emperor
́o* Austria, -a
TYPHOON WARNING.
The telegram quoted below was, r-ceived
at the U.S. Consul-General from the Manila Observatory at 2 p m., to-day ;——
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NATIVE AFFAIRS,
CANTON-HANKOW, RAILWAY, '
/n.extraordinary general meeting is being calle by the directors Li and So to take place tomorow, the fath instant. The object is to discuss the problems of finance, engineering and building, purchasing of land and running of trains, etc., and to fix the dates for ordinary meetings.
Their letter to the other offices is in the following electr—
Stace the President' and Vice-President have been elected by the shareholders, the most im October 14th, 1997, 11.30 am, typhoon "nuth portant i 'em for the work, the company is the building of the main line. Therefore, its finance, cogineering and surveying, purchas- ing of more land, running of trains ingether with all the working accounts should be con- sidered with the 'minutos thereof. The 67th
"ROBBING 4 SHIPMATE.
"LAWHILL'S" COOK SENT TO GAOL.
www.
Walter John Sintrock, a cook employed on board the sailing ship Lowhill, was arraigned before Mr. F. A. azeland, this morning, at the Police Court, on a charge of theft, John Sizer, a young apprentice, was the complain ant, and he accus d the coor of stealing a purse costalning five sovereigns from him on Saturday.
Accu ed pleaded guilty to the indictment. His Worship What happened in the case? Tospector Gearly said that at four o'clock on Saturday afternoon the ship's boatswain Baw accu ed go to the complainant's box, opan it, and remove the purre. With one savereign accused managed to get ashore and with another he bought himself a suit. He was then arrested,
captain 2
Captain-On the 15th December.
labour..
ANOTHER ILLIÇȚI PUSIMAN.
JUST ARRIVED FROM ANERICA.
OPIUM PPM.
prefn ture of "Shiu ing will, soon come The prepared oplum farm monopoly of the
under the control of the Shan Hau Chu, whose
officials have decided to assunte control of the farm. The Bureau has deputed expectant mag'sirate Yum Yuk-hang to proceed to that mefecture to make the nece sary arrangements
to take control of che farm.",
TELEGRAPHIC. COMMUNICATION The sub-prefectures and prefectures of Lating, Shinhing, Yangkong, etc. are now being con- ,nected by elèctric telegraph with the prefectures of Yumchow An Limchow by the Chise imperial Telegraph Administration, which de pitment Began work on the 11th inst
APPOINTMENT.
12th October.
H.E the Viceroy Chang has appointed Total Hnung yu as assistant director of the Canton Bureau of Agriculture, Industry and Conimerce
CAMPHOR INVESTIGATION. Tantai Yip Chiu-yad, who was sent to the pro- vince of Fukien la investigate and study the method adopted in that province for the manufacture of camphor, an industry which is carried on extensively there, has now returned to this port and yesterday reported his arrival at the Viceregal yamen.". Thotai Yip was sent by the ex-Acting Viceroy Wu,,when he was in temporary charge.
GUNPOWDER PXPLOSI IN.
3.-Captain E. 1. M. Barrett.~-~Undoubtedly the best batsman in Shanghai. Is apt to take risks against weak bowling, but against good bowling is a splendid example to our younger batsmen, he he plays himself well in and then, when the bowlers' pilience is b cuming ex- housled, is a punishing batsman. As a'change bowler, often gets wickels with his "donkey. the country. Can also keep wicket. drops" and is a safe fielder aa mid-off and in
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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES..
~ONSIGNEES of Cargo from London ex Bs. Dordogne, from Havre ex sa. Der. dogne, and from Brdeaux ex 3.5. Ville de Rochefort and Leroy Laliter, in connection
V. H. Lancing. The bast bowler in Shanghai. Since his actura from England has shown that he has lost none of his previous skill. Breaks both ways and bowls well on
with above Steamer, are hereby informed that any wicket. From lack of recent practice, ban Treasure and Valuables are being landed and their Goods, with the exception of Opium,
fallen off in batting, but at his best is a dan-stored at their risk into the hazardous and/or gerous batsman and a quick scorer. Fields well in any position, and is the best short slip in Shanghai.
4-A. G. Harrison.-One of the best all- round cricketers in Shanghai and has had lengthy experience, both in interport and inter-Club matches. As a batsman is not always reliable, but often makes us when they are most required. A good bowler, with me iuin pace, and breaks both ways. Bowind particularly well last Saturday, when against the Sioge team, he took to wickets for 33. rins. Reliable in the field,
5-17, B. Ollerdesson. A young but brilliant patsman. Has a variety of strokes and scores very quickly; his principal fault is that he is nearly always anx ous to make runs too quick. ly. Fie da well and is a moderate, but some what erratic fast bowler.
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THE ORIGINAL
extra hazardous Codogds of the Hongkong CANADIAN
and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Limited, at Kowloon, whence delivery may be obtained immediately after landing. “
Optional Cargo will be forwarded on unleas intimation is received from the Consignees. before 3 P.M. TO-DAY, requesting it to be landed here.
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned. Goods remaining unclaimed after MONDAY, the aist instant, at Noon, will be subject to rent and landing charges.
All claims must be sent in to me on or before the 21st October, or they will not be re- cognized,
HON DAY, the 21st October, at 3 P.M.
All damaged packages will be examined on,
No Fire Insurance has been affected.
G. DE CHAMPEAUX, :
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110 Hongkong, 13th October, roov.
THE CHINA BÓKNEO CU., LD.
THE SANDAKAN SLIPWAY. -
The China Borneo Co, Ltd., "have started a new line in their engiacering department at the Sindakan slipway, that is, the making of buoys for the Government. These are the fist buoys made in Sandaian, and great credit is due to Mr. W. G. Paldger, the engineer in charge of
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clause of the Commercial Ordinance sanctioned. by Imperial decree states that the board of directors is the principal mainstay ní a com pany; directors nerd not necessarily attend ali the meetings of a company but at least orice (in a month?). The President or General Man ager should apply to the committee for deci sien when anything requires to be done, The 96th clause states that any ordinary meeting of
6.--A. F. Wheep.-The best wicket-keeper the committee can be fixed ad libitum. When
in Shanghai. Has improved immensely in this department. As a batsman he frequently makes anything serious o. curs any two members of fie committee caв fix a due for an extraor
double figures and occasionally hits well, but
states that any of the directors infringing the the Sih menit a fire accidently took place dinary general meeting. The 20th clause It is reposted that, on the zznd day of hav a cramped style.
7-W. Rodolph. Has scored very consis. rules and regulations of a company shall be
at the. Likin Station at Pak Sha in the tently this season. Isa strong defensive player fined from 55 to St o, according to the nature district of Sanui, in a hoot, and i gue and when well set, hits out hard and often, A of he offence. It shows that the responsibility powder store which was situated close in the Rood fielder. of a committee is considerable and should not
river was exploded. The store contained, at B-H. Middleton. A very sound and steady His Worship--When does your ship, leave, bo disrespected. Now, we propose to make the time of the accident, about a hundred caf.batsman Has sufficient' experience to know the Slipway} for the excellent wosk turned out,, bye-laws anumerating the condition of the ties of gunpowder, and the explosion resulted he must not dabble with off-balls purposely The construction of the buoys was upervised work, finance, purchase of land, and the run In one of the likin officers and four sailors on delivered a common fault in the present gen. by Mr. Johnnion, the Government engineer, Accused was sentenced to six weeks' hard ning of trains, itemized for the information of the sintinn being killed, whilst several others tasty strong on the 1:g side. Would be them. It is pleasing to know, remarks the ération of Shanghai batsmen-and is particu. who, we are informed, was highly pleased with the shareholders through the medium of the were seriously wounded. president or vice-president every month to
reliable man to balanco the batting portion of British North Borneo Herakl, that work of this THE ANTI-OPIUM PROPAGANDA, prove our sincerity and relieve the general sus,
the XI.
class can be done in Sandakan instead of bay- An Imperial Edict, of the fork instant, was picion of the public. An extraordinary gene issued to the effect that it is now six months keter. His improved very much in both bat formerly.
9-1. R. McEuen.-A gond, all-round cricing to be sent to Hongkong for them as ral meeting is hereby called to take place at since the issue of the Inipesial Decree prohibit ting and bowling, but ja a moderate fielder. ANOTHER LAUNCH FOR ZAMBOANGA. .
Buts voy steadily--perhaps over-cautiously-
While in Zamboanga recently Mr. W. G. ed purposes. Please acord early. Take the gardless of rank in the capital and in the dif. and is strong on the offside. A good chance Darby, of Sandakan, closed a contract with the compliments from Li Kai II and So Tich
ferent provinces throughout the Empire, but bowler, with a puzzling action.
10-T.Main. A goodright-hand fast bowler, provincial Government for the construction of a Hing, et
numerous officials have been found still to be with a natural break from leg. Takes time to steam launch to cost P. 9,950. The launch will in the habit of smoking opium, whilst many find his length, but is always difficult to play. be built at the yards of the China-Boroso Com. The Government of Prking wited to ex others have been reported to have got rid of A godfielder, but no ba!.
-R. N. Anderson. The "googlie pany, Limited, at Sondakan, of which company sking him to sing the formatin of the has now expired, and in taking compasion on success on wickets that gave him any at the disposal of the Governor of the District purpose of discussing
those who are unable to rid themselves of their assistance. A very reliable bat, very severe of Cotabato for use on the Rio Grande The Cabinety
habit within the limited perind, an extension of on leg balls, Another three months is granted to those oli 17-5. M. Wallage,--A batsman who ne;rly launch is to be thirty feet in length with a draft always gets double figures-and-scores very of two and one-half.feet and will be able to Ever since the Imperial Edict for the supcials, who are all required to abide by this quickly. Very strong on the leg side. A make about eight knots an hour.-The Min pression of opium was issued, weiyuens were order, failing which they will be missed in ad splendid sider, both in the slips and the danas Herald. ordered by the farmer. Viceroys to various dition to being severely punisha.!. || Børgeunt Davitt-There is a postat box on
country, and returns the ball very quickly. A
PER CASE 12 BOTTLES...$20.00 districts in the interior to investigate the growth every steamer, y ur Wership.
fair change bowler, who often gets wickets | SIR. Alexander Wilson, chairman of the Mer- Defendant-I have just anived from America af poppy. Now, the weiyuen Yam Yok Hang
H.E. Viceroy Chang has memorialised the cheaply when others fail.
13-), K. Brant.-A stylish and steady cantile Bank of India, died suddenly on 6th and did not know the rules, -
(任玉衡) sent à report from the Kwang Throne for the transfer of Tintai Han Kwok bateman, who plays correct cricket: Scores af, at the age of 64. He went on to Beware of Counterfeits. Sergeant Davitt stated that at about oleven | Ling disinci stating that poppy bas never been kwan, expectant prefect Fu Man-ting, and but this is probably due to lack of 1853, and was a member of the firm of Messrs. delock yesterday morning he was on duly at
Reliable lu the field and bowls | Jardine, Skinner and Co., Calçatın.” Among grown ip any part of that di rict, and requested | Major Lum Kam-kiang, to Kwangtung to atonally. the Canton wharf when the Sui Tui came in. to be relieved of his duly. The Local Govern sist him in carrying on the administration of
Nfl reserve wicket-keeper is required, the positions he held there was that of Pre- When defendant left the ship he searched him mont has approved of his report stating, that, the government of the two Kwang provinces which seema paecessary for one match, with sident of the Bank of Bengal, President of the
although poppy has never been grows in the These three, officials have served under 12.8. Barrels as emergency mas, T. Veitch and P. Bengal. Chamber of Commerce, and Sheriff of H. PRICE & Co., Ltd., district of Kwong Ling, proclamations should in Honan, when H.E. was Governor there, Lambo have both claims to the position Calcutta in 1887, in which year he was knighted.E.
WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, be posted prohibiting the growth for ever in 11.'s request has been granted and the off-lich in very smart behind the stumps, 144 Sir Alexander was also a member of the Legis
useful Bal, and a brilliant folder in any position, Mature and the Bursar of Agriculture, Industry ciale arrived tiern yesterday and reported theme Lambe keeps wickel fella, te a good forcing lative Council of India. Hq returned to Kag- and Commecro is hereby notified to that effect, ¦ selves to the Viceroy.
betaman and a safe deld,par
Before Mr. F. A. lezeland, at the Police 1 p.m. of the 12th inst, for the above mentioning the smoking of opium by the officials, re
Court, this morning, Chan Ping of 156, Con- naught Road Central, was charged with bring ing letters into the Colony without permission
from the Posimaster-General,
EX-VICEROY SHUM,
"There is no post office where ! came hom viceroy Shum Chun Hisuer on the 8th instant | the evil drag. The limited time of six months bowler, who-has- lately... mes-with.. splendid | Mr. Darby in the president, and will be placed
was defendant's excuse.
His Worship inquired of Mr. Savage, who represented the Poitmaster, if that was so,
Mr. Savage- He came from Macao, your Worship,
*-* Defendant—I did not come from Macao,
cama on: the Xinshani.
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and found ten, letters, on him. These were from America and addressed to different bongs la Hongkong,
A fize of 1100 war imposed, the glteration balaj two menthy' imprisonments
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