Telegrams.
'HONGKONG TELEGRAPHĮ"
SERVICE.
MACAO'S-DELIMITATION.
CANTONESE DESIRE INFORMA- TION,
[By courtesy of the "Sheung Pq,"]
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH FRIDAY AUGUST 27. 1909
CORRESPONDENCE.
We do not assarily endores the opinions expressed by Correspondenta In this column.}
HOW TO INCREASE THE REVENUE.
To the Editor OP THE "HONGKONG TELEGRAPH... SIR,-Now that the Government is devising ways and means to raise sufficient revenue to meet the expeuses of the Colony for next year, I shall be very pleased if you will grant me some space to your paper to put forward a suggestion. It is only a suggestion, in every 100se of the word, and may not be followed by Givernment.
BUROPEAN GENTLEMAN
ATTACKED.
DERIODS ASSAULT BY A ̈ DRUNKARÐ.
A.avery serious..assault-was-made-upon-a- European gentleman at Wanchai the other night, by a Japanese, who, it is believed, wai under the influence of liquor. Let it be said at once that there was no provocation which might bava led to such an attack; and considering the European is a man of years, it is to be regretted that the magistrate did not take a more serious view of the casO,
Shortly before ten o'clock on the sight of the 24th instant, a Japanese, who later gave the name of 5. Ito, and described himself as a salesman, residing at 8, Cross Street, was seen ina uude condition running up and down Morrison Hill Road. He held a heavy stick in his band, with which he threatened pedas- Irians.
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Peking, 26th August. - The Grand Council and the Waiwupu instead of meddling with the Colony's quor have been in receipt of telegrams from the licences, why has it not occurred to the Solo- gentry and merchants of Canton pointing out on paling the reins of Hongkong to impose a lax on all uzmarried ladies and bachelors that H.E. Kao Erh Ch'ien, the Special Com-living on the island and the peninsula? missioner, has observed perfect reticence
In case this suggestion of minn meets with the serious consideration of the powers-that-bo, over the negotiations regarding the Macao-take this opportunity of forwarding a scale of boundary question, which might lead to the charges, which, if followed, would not only meet
Mr. A. Blowcy, a storehouseman of the Naval loss of China's sovereign rights.
with the catire support of the ladies, young Yard, was passing along at the time, when be They ask that telegraphic instructions be and old, in Hongkong, but would tend to in-was spotted by the drunkard, who rushed at despatched to Commissioner Kao directing, therefore, would be shelved. Here goes
crease the revenue, and the "boazi" question, him, and before Mr. Blowey had time to de food himself he was dealt several stunning him to afford the Cantonese an opportunity
blows on the head with the stick. of learning the progress of negotiations:
CHINA AND JAPAN.
THE MANCHURIAN DIFFERENCES.
By courtesy of the Sheung Po"
Peking, 26th August. In view of the difficully experienced in reaching a settlement over the questions affecting the The Eastern Provinces, the Waiwapu proposes to reference them to the Hague Conference.
Later
Japan does not agree to a reference to The Hague of the Manchurian differences.
NAVAL COMMISSIONERS.
ARRIVAL AT TIENTSIN.
[By courtesy 'f the "Shewng_Po"],
Péking, 26th August Admiral Sah and Shun Pui-lap arrived at Tientsin on 25th inst, and were to have left yesterday for the South.
They will inspect the naval station at Che kiang and Fukien and also the arsenal at
Foochow.
They may also inspect the arsenal at Shanghai.
Commissioner Shun will then proceed to Japan to study the question of naval reorgan. isation.
TUNGKUANSHAN MINES.
CONCESSION CANCELLED..
[By courtesy of the "Sheure Po"]
Peking, 26th August. Grand Councillor Na Tung has instructed H.E: Liang Tun-in, president of the Wai- wupu, to notify the Britisks Minister that the
•. Tungkuanchan mining agreement has been cancelled and to ask that the British Minister.
will see to the withdrawal forthwith from the 4 concession of 'Mr. Macguire, the engineer.
CHINESE LEGATION:
AT, WASHINGTON.
[By "on-lony of the "Bheung •Po.")
Peking, 26th August. H.E. Cheun Yam-tang, Minister-designate to Washington, has applied for the transfer of Cheung Man-in to his Legation as first
secretary,
NEW HARBOUR RRFÜGE
AUTHORIZED WORKS.
Unmarried ladies (under 25)....-
Do.. Do.
Bachelor
Do.
Do.
Ter insura.
$-15
(under 50) ... 30. (over fo)... satans' 50 (under 15)........... (under ço)
30
35
(over "50)...
150
100
The assault was witnessed by several persons,. including one or two policemen, who were returning to town from the Valley. The man way, after a violent siruggle, overpowered and taken to No. 1 Police Station, from where He was sent to the Lunatic Asylam.
Widows Widowers............
Bleeding profusely, from the wounds on his Hoping I have not occupied too much of head, Mr. Blowey made his way to the Japanese Hospital, in Wanchai Road, and there bis in your valuable space,-I am, &c.,
Juries were attended so, Dr. Majima having to put in dve mitches in his head. Mr. Blowey, after a while, recovered sufficiently, to return to his home.
ONE OF THEM. Hongkong, 26th August, 1919.
LOST CARGU.
THE CASE FOR THE DEFENCE.
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Evidezce for the defence was beard in the Supreme Court, to 'day, ip the case in which the Tong Sang Wo firm. of, Ningpo Road, Shang- hai, are bringing an action against the Po On Marine Insurance and Godown Company, Limited, to recover, the sum of Th. 7,000, equal to $9,727.22 alleged to be. due onder a policy of insurance on a number of packages of ground nut oil, which were shipped on board the steamer Shao Using from Shanghai bound for Canton; and which were lost in Canton during the typhoon of July 18th, 1908.
To-day's proceedings were dull and WOTD devoid of public interest.
Counsel for the defence (Mr. McNeill) con- cluded his address to the Court just before eleven o'clock, and witnesses for the defence
were summoned.'
Chan Tat Hing, the manager of the Tung Yuen godown, at Canton, said that the defend- aut firm had no interest is the godown. One of the partners in the`godown, Mr. Yuen Lai Chuen, was the secretary of the Pɑ On Com- pany. The witness then went on to describe the godown building, how the oil was stored, and spoke as to the landing of oil at the godown. He went on further to relate what took place on the morning of the typhoon, and how the oil in question was lost by the foundering of the cargo-boat, which have als ready been printed in these columni.
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Other witnesses were called, after which Counsel made their final address, o'clock on Monday, morning, when his Lord. The case was then adjourned volil 9.45 ship will give judgment.
The plaintiffs were represented by Mr. M. W. Slade, insirocied by Mr. R. A. Harding. Sir Henry Berkeley, C., and Mr. Doocan Me Neill, instructed by Mr. A. Holborow, of Messrs. Deacon, Looker and Deacon, appeared for the defendant,
HIS ADDRESS,
LATEST WAY OF FIXING A CREDITOR,
A Chinaman, the complainant in an assault case, stepped into the witness-box in the Police Court, this morning, to tell the story of how be was attacked. His appearance was sufficient to show that he was roughly handled. His face was all patched up, his clothes beraggled
and covered with blood stains.
The presiding magistrate (Mr. Hezgland) asked him how be earned his living.
"I am a cook," was the reply. Where do you live?-Canton,
Surely you did not sleep in. Caton last night. Where did you sleep? --In the Central Police Station,,
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GAMBLING SCHOOL RAIDED.
HEAVY FINES.
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At the Police Court, this morning, the Japan;
To-day's Advertisement.
HARBOUR MASTER'S DEPARTMENT.
been received from the Military Authori TT'is hereby notified that information has ties that GUN PRACTICE will be carried out as under
-On THURSDAY, the and September:
From Pakshawan in North-Haverly direction, at ranges up to 6,500 yards, commoncing at 5 F., and finishing st
11.P.M.
above date, practice will take place on the If the weather is unfavourable on the following day.
keep clear of the ranges.
All ships, junks and other vessels are to
C. W. BECKWITH, Lieutenant, R.N.,
Harbour Master, &c. " Hongkong, 37th August, 100g. 1613
COMMERCIAL,
WEEKLY SHARE REPORT.
Reviewing the share business for the week, Messrs E. S. Kadoorie & Co. write this after
1000:-
The market still lacks life and very low changes of importance bave occurred.
Bosch en Landbouwex-ploitatie In Langkat, The Directors of the Maatschappij Tot-Miju- Ltd, have declared a third interim dividend in respect of the current year's working of Sbang bai Th. 12 per share, payable on the 15th September.
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Today's Advertisements.
THE CHINA LIGHT AND FOWER COMPANY, LIMITED.
TERGING OF SHAREHOLDERS la HE ORDINARY ANNUAL
the Company will be held at the Company's naught Road, Victoria, on SATURDAY, 11th Office, St George's Building, No. 5. Con- Septembar, 1909, at Noon, for the purpose of receiving Statements of Accounts and the Report of the General Managers `for the "II- months anding 31st July, 1900, and electing Consulting Committen and Auditors.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED on FRIDAY, the toth, and SATURDAY, the 11th September, 1909.
Intimations.
THE
DAIRY FARM ~ Co., LIMITED.
BUTTER.
WE regret that, owing to a sharp rise is the price of butter in Australia and to the low rate of exchange ruling barn, 'we areɛ. compelled to raise the selling price of our September next, when the following prices "Daisy" brand batter to 80 cents per lb. from [60g will rule:
SHEWAN, TOMES & Co., General Managers. · · Hongkong, 37th August, 1909...
THE ITALIAN CONVENT ENGLISH SCHOOL
A.M.
"Honeysuckle" brand "Daisy".
par ib.
.81.00
TH
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70
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Hongkong, 15th August, 1909.
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WEDNESDAY, September ist, al 8.go For further particulars as to board and tuition, apply to
THE SUPERIORESS, Italian Conveót. Hongkong, 27th August, 1909.
INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION'. COMPANY, LIMITED.
FROM CALOUTTA, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.
THE Company's Steamship
"LAISANG,"
having amirod from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo by her are bereby informed that their Goods will be delivered from alongside,
Cargo, impeding the discharge or remaining, on board after 4 P.M., the 28th inst, will be
No Fire Insumace will be effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., LP.,
General Managers. Hongkong, 26th August, 1009.
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FROM EUROPE.
esa was arraigned before Mr., F. A. Hazelandave been dealt in to a fair a extent at 51,0024 landed at Consignoe's risk and expense. on two charges-deunk and disorderly in and $1,005, ex the half-yearly dividend of Morrison Hill Road, and assaulting Mr. Blowey.
The defendant who was attired in a kimono, when asked to pload, said he knew nought of the matter-he was drunk, Inspector Kerr') said that the man was "mad drunk” when ke was brought to the station, and prâduced a medical certificate.
His Worship Where did he get his drink? The Lospector said nobody knew. His Worship fined the man' S§.on the first charge and $; on the second count. The foes, needless to say, were paid.
SANITARY DEPARTMENT.
ANNUAL REPORT FOR 1908.
£2 per share paid on the 21st inst: The London price is 495 cum diy. Nationals are ageîo fu demand at $65.
Marine lusurances.-Cantons are work and on offer at $195. North Chinas are quoted at Th: 130. Unions have risen to 5840, but there THE H.A. L. Steamship are sellers at the inte. Yangtzes are quiet at | S235 in Shanghai.
Fire Insurance-China Fires are offering at 5115, Hongkong Fires have weakened to $343 but buyers prevail at the rate..
AMBRIA," Captain Delost, having arrived, Con- sigunes of Cargo are hereby informed that. their goods are being landed and placed at their risk in the hazardous and/or extra hazardous Godowns of the Hongkong and Shipping China and Manilas are obtainable Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company at the reduced rate of Sg. Douglases are quiet Limited, whence delivery may be obtained and without-businnes to report at 536. Hoog-#gainst Bills-of-Láding countersigned by, the kong, Capton and Macao Steamboats bave been sold and there are farther buyers at $31, Indo-Chines are quiet at $60. The Loudon price £3.15 for the preferred and
The report of the Head of the Samitery De. for the deferred shares, white in Shanghai sales aic reported at Tis, 50. Shell Transports are wanted it 72)--
partment for 19.8 is as follows :-
"
1. During the year 1905 several important- alterations were made in the working of the
Refineries China Sugars declined during
Health and Buildings Ordinance which waLuzons have risen to $30, at which rate a fair Department by the amendment of the Public the week to 5137 bayers, but have since recovered and have firm inquiries at 140. passed in July, 1908,
Civil Medical Officer was replaced as President 1. By the amending ordinance the Principal of the Sanitary Board and Head of the Da partment by sa officer of the Cadet class who could devote the whole of his time to the Department,
3. All drainage and all building nuisances
under Part III of the Ordinance are now dealt with by the Public Works Department." The work of the Sanitary Department under this head is confined to repaiting the existence of
such nuisances.
talpable at Tim. 300. business has beau doas. : Perak Sugars are ob-
Mining-Chinese Engineerings are slightly weaker and offering in the North at T. 18.29. Raobrare likewise out of favour and can be And at 58,
Docks, Wharves and Godowns,-Kowloon Whants have been sold at $5 and $19 and more are wanted at the latter price. Wham- por Docks bare changed bands at 5591 ex the half-yearly dividend of $1 per share paid og the 23rd inst, the merket closing: firm at $50. Shanghai.Docks have inquiries at Tis. 771. Hongkow Wharls are weaker and on offer at Tis. 345).
Lands, Hotels and Buildings-Both Anglo- French Lands and Central Stores are in favour
Undersigned,
notice to the contrary be given before TO- Optional Cargo will be carried on unless
DAY,
All Claims must be presented within tan
days of the steamer's arrival here, after which date they cannot be recognised.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remain. ing undelivered after the 3rd prox., will be subject to rent.
examined on the 2nd prox, at 5.2.M..
All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowas, where they, will be
ASAHI"
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BEER.
LIGHT AND
REFRESHING
SUMMER
BEVERAGE.:
No Fire Insamace will be effected by us in OSTAINABLE AT~~ any case whatever,
HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE, Hongkong Office. Hongkong, 27th August, 1909.
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FOR SHANGHAI, YOKOHAMA, KOBE AND MOJI.
HE Steamship THE
"JAPAN,"
Captalo J. G. Ollient, will be despatched for
the above Ports, on FRIDAY, the grd proximo,' at Nobo.
This Steamer has Superior Accommodation for Passengers, and is installed throughout with Electric Light and carries a duly certified Doctor.
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RETURN TOURS TO JAPAN [(Occupying 14 days). Steamers leave about every 3 weeks for Sales of Hongkong-Hotels-old,-have-taken Shanghai and Yokohama returning via Kobe place at $75 and the now shares as $45, Hong-(Inland Sea), Mofi to Hongkong providing a kong Lands are firm and in demand at Srog. stay of 5 to 6 days in Japan. Homphreys Estates are a shade easier and offering at 591.
4 The survey of the City of Victoria and Kowloon which was started in 1907 for the pur: pore of recommending modifications for cabi- cles under $154 of the Public Health and Build- ings Ordinance has been practically completed. On the recommendation of the Board modifin Shanghai at Tis. 1o5. and S17, respectively. cations have been granted in '8,767 floors by the Governor-in-Council. To discourage the erection of cubicles the amending ordinance provides that where there are no cubicles in a floor the babitable space required for each person is 30 sq. ft, as compared with so sq. ft.. in floors where cubicles have been erected. Both these measures have done much to make the law press less hardly on the poorer classes of the Chinese community.
5. As will be seen from the Medical Officer of Health's report the outbreak of plague dur ing the year was severe, there being 1,073 cases
Cotton Mills-Hongkong Cottons have de- clled 10 574 by which rats they aro obtainable. Ewos have been sold at Tis, 1381. According to latest mail advices to hand, changes in other northern mills are as follows:-Internationals Tin 91 buyers, Lad Kung Mown Tis, 112 buyers. Soy Chess Tis. 430 buyers.
Miscellaneous-China Boranos have chang
Return, tickets are available by the Indo- Chinn Steam Navigation Co.'s steamora,
"Fare for round trip $120.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
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as compared with 240 in 1997 and 893 in 1906, ad bands at 5:31: Chion Light and Powers Fortbër attempts have been made to secure the co-operation of the Chinese in anti-plugue are in demand at $51. Dairy Farms are is. measures. This has been fairly successful favour and can be placed at $167, on a little largely owing to the work of the public dispen-over: Groen Island Camants have been sold the people the reasons for these measures. The Philippines have strengthened to $ro, at which saries and street committees in explaining to at 58.70 and there are further sellers at $8.80.
advantage of keeping cals
price business has been done. Watsons have found investors at $8 and more ara wanted Sumatras have maintained that position and SPECIALLY have been been placed at Tis, rgt at 'which rate they are steady. Langkats have ex* parienced a farther rise and buyer's have offered "Tis: 1,067),
Kati.
pligne measure has been impréssed', on
the people, and now practically every bonis
The works author zed by the Bill read a first time by the Legislative Council this afternoon
The reason for the assault, as given by the comprise the following, that is to say:
defendant, was because complainant owed him (1.) The constructing of a detached rubble- mound breakwater commencing at a poist be would not pay the debt. Ha met complain. some money. Although the cook had money about 1,000 feet south by cast of the south-ant is Queen's Road last night and knocked western corner of Kowloon Marine Lot 97, and him down. A fine of St was imposed, 'terminating at a point abodi goo foet west by north of the north-western corner of Kowloon *Marine Lot 79; the said breakwater to be con- structed entirely on the sea bed of the barbour. (a.) The constructing of a masonry jetty com mencing at the western end of Saigon Street, and terminating at a point about 450 feet wested on a very extensive scale, was raided by by north of the point of commencement; the said jetty to be constructed on the foreshore Detective Sergeants Appleton and Murphy - and san bad of the barbour.
yesterday. The information which was te (3.) The reclaiming of a portion of the foreceived by the police proved to be correct, for abore or sea bed adjoining and lying to the when the detectives attacked 154, Tempio south of Kowloon Marino Lot 32, and the Steel, yesterday forenoon, they found a gamefectants, etc. All these changes tend to make to ries. The price of Haid fias Para is 8f3d. protecting of the area-40-reclaimed-by-means of "gu pat in full swing. Twenty-four ar ditafection less distasteful to the Chinese, ** of walls and other necessary works," ako,
(4.) The levelling and reclaiming of the area
A gambling school, which has been to exist. ence at Yau-ma-li főt some time; and conduct-
in the Colony passosses, one or more cats, The Chinese are also now doing their own. rat-catching, the Sanitary Department morely providing materials and collecting the rats. This system was not in working ordar till September, but since then the pumber of rats retarand has been very astisfactory. The re commendations of the Indian Plague Commis. sion are being carefully followed and several changes have been made in the use of disin.
Robbers The Robber market has been rather quiet during the week, and only a small basiness has been put through. Cabled advices received to-day from London and Singapore state that the Rubber market generally closed firm with buyers in most cases, and a tendency
per lb.⚫ Castlefields are quoted at £2-9-6 and tosis were mada; the money on the table, 6. There were 56 cases of cholera, 38 cases of | Highland und Lowlands at £3.5%, Linggis have amounting to about $56, was coz fiscated, toga.typhoid, 473 cases of amali-pox and 499 cases improved to £1-3 buyer, of Grown land, foreshorn or sea bed bounded ther with the gambling outfit. The prisoners of malaria, during the year. There are all dia.
Exchange. The Bank Selling rate on Lon- don is 1/91 on demand. Tha T/F-rals on Shanghai le 741
as follows,:~On the worth by Pablic Square Street; on the east by Reclamation Street, Kowloon foledd Lots" No. 563 and 562, and Canton, Koad; on the south by Kow. loon Inland Lats Nos. 555 and 559. Bat. bis Worship fined the first font mes, the ring- 2nd, when Mr. G. `Met. Musser was appointed in Shaoghal ori the 5th September.
were charged in the Police Court, bis mora- 105, before Mr. F. A. Haseland, when Assisisat Superintendent of Folice Wodehouse appeared to prosecute.. After the evidence was heard, leaders, $300 each, while the others were or dared to contribute Sig aplaca. Most of the fines were paid.
cussed in the Medical Officer of Health's report. 7. The Hon. Dr. J. M. Atkinson, Principal Civil Medical Officer, was president of the Board and Head of the Department, till July Head of the Sanitary Department. Os Novem
Dividends Payable,—Langkats. Third quar terly dildend of Tis. fal for a/c 1909 payable
bor 24th, Mr. Master was transferred to ike
Forward Settlanants-The following dates post of Postmaster General' and Mr. 1. 1. have been fixed by the Stockbrokem Associa Kemp was appolated: Head, of the Sanitary tion of Hongkong for Forward Settlements ;---
August Settlement: goth August, September) October "Noyambar,
tery Street, Kowloon inland Lots Nox-563 and 165, Canton Road, and Saigon Street; and on dbe wast by imaginary lines connecting a point on the north side of Saigon Street and about A coolis, who was captured at Quarry Bay Department. As Mc Kemp was cuable to to food distant from the west side of Canton yesterday, by the 8hàn kiswan police, and take over his duties I was appointed to act for Road with a polat on the south side of Pablic found guilty at the Police Court of playing him. Dr. W. W. Fatre acted as Madical Square Sifset and opposita to the south-western | kluk kluk (a dice game) in the street, was flood. Offort of Health for the City of Victoria and verser of Kowloon Marina Lot No. 39. Say by Mr. J. R. Wond to-day,
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