* Telegrams.
"HONGKONG TELEGRAPH”
SERVIO
THE MACAO BOUNDARY.
CHINESE COMMISSIONER'S DEMENTE.
[By courtesy of the "Sheung Po"]"
Peking, 25th October. H.F Ko Yu-him, Macao Dolimi- tation Commissionor, has wired to the Waiwapu atating that he is ne- gotiating in an amicable manner with the Portuguese Commissioner regarding the delimitation of the boundaries of Macao.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH TUESDAY OCTOBER 26 1000
"NORTH CHINA INSURANCE
COMPANY, LIMITED.
ANNUAL MEETÍKU.
The sixth annual general meeting of the above-named company was held at their offices at Bhingbai, on 19th Inst. There were present Mestra. W. D. Little (Chairman), H. De Gray, A. Hide, J. N. J. Jameson, A. McLeod | and W. Meycrink (rectors), Mass. J. M. Young, C. M. Bain, A C. Haster, C. W. Wrightson, J. Sampson, G. E. Burgoyne, Qui Sang, and Chu Chington (sbarebolder) 401 Mr. H, G. Sims, (secretary), representing 720 shares.
The Chairman said, there being a quorum presept, he would call on the secretary, to read the notice convening the meating.
The secretory having complied,
VOLUNTEER TRAINING..
DESTRUCTION IN JUNNING,
OFFICIAL REPORTS,
· [From "Our Own Correspondant,]-
To-day's Advertisements.
DUMAGISTRACY;
TT is bereby notified that a MEETING of THIS MAJESTY'S USTIORS of the PEACE for the Colony will be held at the Magistracy, st,2 30 P., on FRIDAY, the st day of November, 1909, for the purpose, of considering the following application under). the Liquor Licences Ordinances, 8 of 1898 and
of 1908, vis,
From one DAVID FROIMAN for a publi.
can's licence to sell by retail intoxicating: liquers on premises numbered $32 and 334, Queen's Road Central, under the sign of " The Land We Live in Hotel"
F. A. HAZELAND, BAADA
::: Police Magistrate. Hongkong, 15th October, 1009..
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735
EASTERN AND AUSTRALIAN STEAM. ́SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE. Calling a Timer, Fort Darwin and Queensland
Ports, and taking through Cargo to"#
Adelaide, Naw - Zoslund, Tasmania, „&c.).
Although it has been said that Lord Kitche ner, during his tenure of command to ladle, was singularly unsympathetic towards the
Canlop, a5th October, " Volunteer movement, and although it is cer thinly true that he was unwilling to spend Official reports have now reached Canton money upon it, one of his last public acts was from several districts on the dimage sustained to issue an Army. Circular which ought to be by the recent typhoon. It is learnt that about welcomed by every volunteer in ludis, writes. twenty buildings collapsed in the trade mart of the Englishman. Oor Calcutta contemporary, Kung Yick Fau, and about three-hundred in in a leading article, says that the circular do the district of Sunning. The number of lives Boes very clearly the duties which are to be lost and injured in the district, so far as it has expected from volanteen, and how they are to been possible to ascertain, is believed to be be trained for them. One would have thought quite one hundred, but the casualty list is still that these obvious necessitine would have been incomplete. In the district of Tung Os, all the provided for long ago, but, as a matter of fact, plains were foundated, and in some places the although orders have been issued from time to water ross to a'lavol of over ten feet. A great time pointing out the value of this or that number of houses either collapsed or suitained The Chairman said :-The report and, state-v'clips of lofantry Doll or Combined damage. Many bridges were destroyed,” expe.... meat of Recounts for 1908 baving been in your Training," vilumicers have been left very much.cially the big Wing Fung bridge in the district hands for some time, with your permission we to themselves, with the result that the force in city. All paddy fields were submerged and pumerous sufferers are now awaiting relief. In will take them as read. The business before ladie, as a whole, has been condemned as the meeting is: The passing of the report and inefficient. There is the hope however, that if Tang Luog Chow, in the district of Heung accounts; the déclaration of a final dividend be instructions contained in Lord Kitchener's shaq, the ambtekments were broken in many He asked the Waiwupu not to and bonus to contributor the placing of Tis last order are faithfully carried out, indian volun- places, and many lives last by the inundation 75,000 out of the year's working account to teers will come to take a real defioite place The sufferers are now left homeless. The fisk give credence to the rumour that underwriting reserve, closing the account for as a factor in the defence of the Empire, ing flants suffered most. In the district of Van Portugal will break off friendly re-1908; the alt clion of directors and auditors for The Army Circolar lays down that the two imping most places were badly flooded and some
The next working year. The wisdom of con-
postant subject to be takoo up by all, except buildings in the low ladds were washed away, lations with China.
tinuing to build up our reserve, you will, I am corps which have a special or technical role. The poly founded Heungchow city, Dear Ma- sure, approve of, as in the best interests of are muskatry and all the duties generally of cao, elab suffered great damage doring, the shareholders and policy holders alike.
practical es divorced from what may be styled cent typhoon; all thu matabeds of the workmen The chief feature of 1903 working was te- Ceremonial" soldiering. These subjects, were blown down and some buildings which ways the Circular, "will certainly interest the wore in course of construction collapsed. Fol stricted trade which tas naturally had its effect
men more than learning such things as the lowing these reports of the disaster, letters have baen received from the affected districts by the Manual Exercise, and so on, at which they can
mitteo asking for assistance to relieve the poor officers, which we debited direct to working ful use to them. Volunteers should be account. On the other hand, our losses are taught to lock on themselves as experts in ferers. During the past few days the Relief well below those for 1907. Trade, during 1909. their own line, and in most of the sub-Committee in Canton has been busily engaged having improved in some direction, our projects detailed above they may reasonably signs to be sent by launch one after aouther toare carriad.
in the work of preparing foodstuff and provi mium income has so far shown au increase hope to compete with the regular army. One the flooded districts for the relief of the un over the same period in 1938.
does not see in the above any want of sympathy fortunate victims. For some time past there has been a good with the volunteers. Indeed, the words we deal of talk with reference to improving rates, have quoted, coming, moreover as they do, and although I csapot say that our figures from the foremost of living British soldiers, bave se benefited, there is a more hopeful contato in a sentence more real encouragement feeling, and underwriters, so I am" informed, than would be found in a volume full of phrases are more locilned to work together and hold of admiration and meaning nothing. This is the out for fair rates. It is to be sincerely hoped first time, we imagine, that Indian volunteeri that some practical sosults'in this direction will have been told that they ought to look upin follow is the near future.
themselves ar "experts" and that ja some direc. There being no questions the following retions. they may "reasonably hope" to compete #olutions were proposed, seconded and carried with the ragalan. Sir O'Moore Creagh, Judg ubanimously
ing from his past atterances, is hardly likely to pre-be less sympathetic than Lord: Kitchener, and
Later:
The attitude of the Ministers of the Waiwupu towards the Macao boundary question is that it should be amicably concluded.
CENSUS OF CHINA. SHOULD BE CONCLUDED BEFORE
sori MOON.
[By e urten ƒ the Sheung Po.")
Peking, 25th October.
The Commissioners for the taking of a census of the Empire have noti fied the various Provinces that they must have the returns duly filled in before the tenth moon."
MILITARY STUDENTS.
EXAMINATION ON RETURN TO CHINA.
[By courtesy of the "Sheung Po."]
Peking, 25th October.
où our gross income. Our expenditure is.
HR
H Stepmabilp
"ALDENHAM,”
aptala Bt. John George, will be despatched as above on WEDNESDAY, the Toth November, at Noon,
somewhat higher owing to some changes in -the staff, and the allowances made to retiring never excel and which are of very doubt. Okaton officials and the Central Relief Com bar which ensures the supply of Fresh Prov!
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Wechow, rescued four parsons from a sampar The steamer Robert Lebandy, on box way to in Samabai, which bad capsized doring the" typhoon on the 30th instant.
LEGISLATIVE.COONOIL;
QUESTIONS: DY MR. HEWETT,
A meeting of the Legislative Council will be held on Thursday next, at 2.30 p Following is the areads --
·Financial Minutes. (Nos. 47 to 49) Retatuilon under Section 6 of the Liquor Licences Extension Ordinance, 1908,*
Hob.. Mr. E, A. Hewett will ask:-
for Passengers, and has a Refrigerating Cham This well-known Steamer is specially fitted
sions, Ice, dc, throughout the voyage.
The Steamer Is Installed throughout with the Electric Light
A. Bewardess and a daly qualified Surgeon
NB.To assure the additional comfort a passengers the steamers of the Company have vlectric fans fitted in staterooms.
· For Freight or Passaga, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Cò, Agents; Hongkong, 26th October, 1909.
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1736
Intimations.
We have received a new
shipment of extra
choice
ENGLISH BACON
75 cents per
THE DAIRY FARM Co.,
LIMITED
Hongkong, 19th October, 1909,
ASAHI
BEER SAPPORO BEER
TO BE OBTAINED
FROM ALL WINE DEALERS
HARMSTON'S
GRAND CIRCUS
Location of our Tents :---
TRAMWAY TERMINUS, KENNEDY TOWN.
LAST TWO NIGHTS | |
That the report and accounts as now ranted be accepted and passed. «
all the indications are that in the future, so far, Proposed by :-Mt. W, D. Little.
as the Army Department is concerned, Indian Seconded by :---Mɛ, Da Gray:
volunteers will reco.va practical and ready That a final dividend of 71 per cent on the support. But it is obvious, that in return they pild-up capital, and a bonus of 5 per cent. upp must do what is expected of them. Boma Com-Government service, will the Honourable the
tary Surveyor, has been retired from the LAST TWO NIGHTS! contributory premiums be distributed, both pay-manding Officers, we are glad to see, have re: Colonial Secretary inform the Council when able at ix. of 2/3 15/16 par Tael.
Reserve Fund, and the balance transferred to
_a_count for 1908.
Circular, thus indicating the attitude they are pre
Ad it is understood that Mr. A. Carter, Sani-
peosioned?
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Tacis.75,000 to be transferred to Silver/ Produced in regimental orders tha whole of the } this official fitat received cotice as to his being' The Ministry of War has memo- underwriting reserve account, closing the pared to adopt, but it has yet to be scon whether rialized that a high-official-with-a- knowledge of military affaire should be appointed to examine the military studen's returning from foreign countries.
ASOLDIERS' FRACAS
DISTURBANCE AT CHANGCHUN,
▸
By courtesy of the Sheung Po"]
Changchun (Kirin), 25th October. Chinese soldiers were wounded with rifle shots by Japanese soldiers in a recent fracas,
Bome
The Japanese Consul has applied to Viceroy Sik Liang for an explan- ation of the occurrence.
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'HARMSTON'S CIRCUS.
Proposed-by-t---Mr-W,-D: Little. Seconded by: Mr. McLeod.
volunteer officers as a body, or even the rapi and file as ǹ whole, are prepared to discard the more showy and spectacular side of soldiering Gras, Hide, and Meyeri.k, be re-elected precision, and many officers would rather have
That Messy Little, Jameson, McLeod, De / There is a,tipa of mind which is fascinated bying of his leave (as shown in the Civil Service
their men do the "present arms" correctly directors of the company and that the remane than know all ab:at the defence of buildings, ration of the directora be Taels Six Thousand
"Quarter column on number ons* is of more per annum.
importance to them than trenches, and earth? works. Suchmanare accustomed to confuse drill
Proposed by :-Mr. J. M. Young, Seconded by :-Mr. Balo.
That Messrs. Wingrove and Hayter be re-with discipline, and as it is, afterall, from the elected auditory of the company. Proposed by: Mr. Hunter. Seconded by : -Me Wrightson.
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Commanding Officer, that the Corps takes its tone, the majority of the units in the Volunteer Force devote practically all their time to cere The Chairman said this concluded the busi-monial parade. A battalion is hardly ever ness of the meeting. Dividend warrants would collected together for any other purpose than be posted on Wednesday. He thanked ali to practive spectacular mBÉ AVTOR, present for their attendance.
Mr. Sampson proponed that a hearty vole of thasks be accorded to Mr.Sims, their secretary, which he deserved, having had an uphill fight
In bringing the company to its present position. The motion was carried with acclamation,
Mr. Sims returned thinks on behalf of the staff and bimself.
This brought the proceedings to a close.
THE SUPPRESSION OF THE
KORBAN insurgents,
The Seoul Frea translates a statement mide by Major Umeda, Adjutant of the Japanese troops who are now engaged in the suppression of insurgents in South Korea, as follows:-After the completion of arrangements for the suppres sion of insurgents in South Korea at the end of Augart Inst, the japanese troops led by Major. General Watanabe started for South and North Choalade to discharge their duties in the be glosing of September. By co-operating on the, one hand with the gendarmerie, police forces, and provincial authorities op land, and op the other assisted by a torpedo-boat flotilla
After last night's postponement of the per formance on accrunt of the inclemency of the weather, Harmstro'a Ci cas will re-open to night, when an excellent programme is pro mised. In view of the fact that the Harmston- Love trim take their benefit to-night, the toat at Kepeedy Town should be filled to overwing or the occasion, for ops of the most delightful features of the Circus bas undoubtedly born the daring and gracefo! | exhibitions of horsemanship by the clever trip, which have won the admiration of visitors to the up-to-date place of entertainment, The on the sea, the troops are now vigorously last matinée, which was to have taken place engaged in the, attainment of their object this afterenon, has been postponed until, to. According to the reports received at the morrow, and in the evening the stay of the headquarters up to the 20th of September, Circus in the Colony, which has unfortunately the total number of insurgents killed or cap- been marred by tho, peregrinations of our tured by the troops was more than 600. Not s Boount dreaded visitor, will be brought for leaders with their followers have atrosorren- to a close by a benefit performance to dered, the most prominent being Kwang Sail Moe. Harmtion-Lova udder the distingulehed Two other well-known leaders who were made patronage of Commodore and Miss Lyon. A prisoners are Yan Simyo and A¤ Keihang. Since sensational event takes place in the shape of a then abrut two hundred followers of ikese fead daring exhibition by a well-known local gentle- | ors baya surrendered to the authorities at Pok- mau, who will drive two full-grown tigersnaichang, Posong and Changbeung. It is harnessed to a chariot. This alone should matter of great gratification that the troops are suffice to bring the whole of Chinatown to the thus atlaiding their object without shedding spacious toot at Kennedy Town.
COMMERCIAL"
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Fhangbai Docks Tik 741 boyers #Hongkew Wharfo join 139° sellers : *** 201 buyers-
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la it not a fact that Mr. Carter was at home on leave for nearly a twelvemonth in the fall belief that he was to return to this Colony and that within five weeks of the date of the expir.. List) and when he was on the point of leaving England to take up his appointment bere he was for the first time informed by the Colonial Office that his services were no longer required?| Will the Government, taking into considera. as the fact of Mr. Carter's good service, and that owing to his age he is now no longer eli- gible for. obtaining fresh employment in a Government or municipal office, recommend to the Secretary of State that under the ex- ceptional circumstances of the case Mr. Carter be granted a special pension of say £130 p.a.) For as an alternative an offer of re-employment here on similar conditions to those of his former port
I sortunately happens to the bide pablic judge of the efficiency of a corps by its success in ceremonial drill. Calcutta in the largest volunteer centre in India, and once a year Calcmix waits have to parade with the regulars upon sa recision when the Viceroy and all the fashion are present and passing judgment. It is not in human cature to disregard the unkindly comment that is often passed upon the volunteer units on Proclamation Parade days, sod' hence every year volunteer officers are templed to devote all their muorgies to smartoning up their men for this occasion, and both companies and bat talions spend valcable hours in learning how to "maich pial' Indeed, the perfect "march past" is the ideal of far too many corps in India. They can never attain it, for the reason that there were always indi-Roman Catholic Church. víduals in the ranks who, through lack of training, spoil the regularity of the lloc. la the meanwhile practical volunteering offers, and Inspecting Officers, who draw conclusions from other things besides ceramosis! parades and manual exercises, go away with a smile Now the new Circalar distinctly tells volunteers what they ought to learn. The volunteer sear son is j ́at abru⋅ to open. It remains to be seen how many corps will follow both the let tar and the spirit of the order.
To the ever t of the Government belag unable to agree to this will His Excellency codisent to refer the question is now raised to the Sacre- fary of State ? -
Hop, Mr. M. Stewart will ask:
To whom, for what public purpose, and for how long has the plot of Governmost ground between the New Law Courts and the Praya been 'let ?
Report of Finance Committee on the Bill entitled An Ordinance to apply a sum not ex ceeding Five millios alx hundred and twenty- five thousand six hundred and eighty-ibres Dollars to the Public Service of the year 19:0
Coinmittee' on the Bill entitled An Ordinance to set apart certain Crown Land to be used as a burial ground for persons professing the Christian Religion, oiber than members of the
Third reading of the Bill entitled An Ordi. akace to authorize the Constraction and Mala») legatse of a Harbour of Refuge upon and over
· certain portions of the Sex Bed and Foreshore situated upon the Harbour frontage at Taikok- tsai, Mongkokisul, and Yaumati, Kowloon, in. this Colony.
Second reading of the Bill entitled An Ordi nance to amend the Law relating to Trado Marks.
econd reading of the Bill entitled An Ordi. pace to provide for the periodical Inspection of Steam Bollers and Prime Movers, na
Second reading of the Bill entitled An Ordi- nance to amend the Widows' and Orphi Pension Ordinance, 1908.
Second reading of the Bill entitled "An Or- | dinance to amend the Protection of Women and Girls Ordinance, 1897, as amended by the Protection of Women and Gitis Amendment Ordinance, 1905.
-; THR WBATHER, ⠀
The following report is from Mr. F. G. Fizki Director of the Hongkong Observatory-m
On the 26th at 6.0 a.-Black Ball holsted. At 12.10 p.-The typhoon reached the coast, probably absen half way between Macao and Kwong-chat-wan, nearsix o'clock this morning
The barometer is rising in Hongkong, while it has fallen slightly in Tongking.
·Pressure has givan way quickly.over W. Japan, a depression which passed over the E. coast of China last night, having approached | 4D the neighbourhood of Koren Straitu.. ·་
much blood. It is especially a source of cons gratulation that Korean', who never before opened their mouths to tell the whereabouts | of insurgents, ars now quite ready toʻgive re- parts concerning them, while instances are not rure in which they have persuaded she insur- gente" to surrender. Thus peace' and order in the province are being fast restored, thought to am. to-day, 2.94-inches. some remnants of the insurgente stijl occasion- INTREAGA FORECAST. aily make their appearance -hora and tharn, But these few so called insurgents are no more | than ordinary robbers and Korea is not the only country having these wicked men."" Our troops, however, will continuously carry on the work ostrusted to them; until it is fully socomad plishadi! It will not be laag before South Korse will: be is the enjoyment of pesce sad
The highest pressare is shown over E. Japan, Hongkong Rainfall for the 24 hours, anding
1. Hongkong and Naighbourhood, S. winds,
.
Second reading of the Bill entitled: An Ore dinasce to provide for the Reservation of car tain lands in Victoria, in the Peak District, and in Kowloon as Recreation Grounds, and to provide for Regulations as to the ass jhareof.
Second reading of ibs Bill' entitled "An Ordinance to amend the Public Places Regula tina Ordinance, 1870, S5, NANG PALING
Second reading of the Bill entitled An Ordi.
nance to amond the Chinese Extradition Ordin WWEČ, I
1889
Becond reading of the Bill entitled An Ordi. Dance to amand the Tramway Ordinance, 1901. **Second reading" of the Bill' entitled. An Ordinance to amand the. Liquor Licences. Ordinance, 1908, and the Liquor Licences Ex wered quor Licences Amendment Oufinance, 1901,
Clark of Couáciis!
moderating;, Weather Improving,, Gand tension Ordinance, 1908, and 10 repeal the Li
3-Formosa Channel, N.E. winds,, light to moderato,
South coast of China between Hongkong Lamocks, S.E. and E. winds, fresh, Jual
Bouth count of China between Hongkong,
TO-NIGHT) TO-NIGHT)
at 9.15 sharp.
TO-NIGHT (TUESDAY), Oor, 26TH..
GRAND COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT OF THE HARMITON-LOVE TRIO; JENNIE, WILLIE and NELLIE,
THE
(BY SPECIAL REQUEST),
AMATEUR
CONTEST
On the revolving Table will be repeated. WATCH FOR OTHER EVEN гs.
POSTPONEMENT OF THE MATINEE
UNTIL
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To-morrow (Wednesday), Oct. 27th, 1909. LAST MATINEE. LAST MATINEE. To-morrow (Wednesday). Oct. 27th. THE LAST NIGHT. Complimentary Benefit tendered to Madame HARMSTON-LOVE,
UNDER THE DISTINGUISHED PATRONAGE; Or. Commodore LYON and the Members of the Hongkong Gymkhana Club. THE SENSATIONAL NIGHT.
Grand
A well-known Local Gentleman will enter the DEN and drive TWO FULLY GROWN- TIGERS HARNESSED TO A CHARIOT. Booking at ROBINSON PIANO Co., Ltd. NOTICE-Special Trams running before and after performancë.
COL. BOB LOVE, MADAME HARMSTON-LOVE,
Sole Manager,.... Proprietress. Hongkong, 16th October, 1900.
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D MACKENZIE'S INVALID STOUT.
ANALYSIS OF TWO SAMPLES OF THE STOUT. BY THE GOVERNMENT
ANALYST ON THE 8TH BER, 1999,
100 Fluid parte
ontain
Solid Matter
Free Acid as Acetio...
Ash ...
B
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04.97
31
Percentage of Alcohol. 6.65 5.50
Specific Gravity at 15.5′0 1,009 1,009, Arsenic
Absent Absent
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Samples were both good and sound,
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Pints Splits
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