RAUB OUTPUT.
The following is the result of crushing opera. tions at Raub for the four weeks ending 13th Instant:-
Total Gold obrained Average per ton **
Tons crashad Bukit Koman 3,207 tone
Bukit Malacca 786"
Boa ouures 4.01 dwts.
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INTERPORT SWIMMING
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CANTON OPIUM MONOPOLY:
A DANGEROUS PRECEDENT.
The controversy which has been going on la Canton since sarly in July, concerning the naw Regelations Issued by Viceroy Yusn Shu-haud,
The Hongkong team fer the Interport Swim ming Gals between Hongkong and Shanghal has been selected, and the local representatives such a complicated one that it is a relief to will leave by the Germpa malls. Buelow knon, from our telegram published to-day, of on Wednesday morning for the North. The an impending conference between a special team consists of thirteen members and is the delegate on behalf of the Chinese Government strongest combloation in the Colony. They and the Acting British Minister at Peklog, Mr. ate expicted to give the Noribergers a bard Max Muller, writes the Shanghat Times of time. There is every probability of their captorially on 17tb lost. On July 14 we published turing another flag from the Mod 1 Settlement the reply of Viceroy Ya;n to questions which The V.R.C. held their second might fee op The committed are to be congratulated on their had been put to him by the Wal Wo-po. Saturday 1st. The covel entertainment appointment of a good man to be the Swim The Viceroy related the arguments which was allended with considerable success and ming Captain, Dat is Mr. Cecil Humphreys, had been put forward to the Wai Wa-pu in point of sumbers even more success and be can be relied upon to discharge his by the British - Miolstor, and disagreed with "fel than the first. The sitting accommode ourous dution efficiently. The Colony will be the contention that his action had been a tiba was packed to its utmost and not evensiand. | represented by:-Messis. A. V. Barros, G. J. breach of the Ciefoo Convention, He assert. ing room could be had. The handicap events Cooke, A. A, Claxton, A. H. Gerroti, A. Sed that the, right to lovy Import 'doties was a were well contested and endel in hard| Ellis, J. Forbes, C. Humphrays, L.. E. Las matter of China's Internal administration which itruggles. Thanks ans due to the bandicapping meri, T. L6200, H. W. Poterien, M. A. R. did not require the compliance of outside commities for their excellent work. Besides Sous, F. P. Silva and R. C. Witchell.
nations.It will be remembered that additional articles were agreed upon bitwens Great Britain and Chion after the first
the original programme twa extra events wore added, which wars na Eight Lengths race and
an exbibition in High Diving.
C. J. Cocke and Cecil Humphreys slated for the Eight Lengths. Humphreys stopped at the sixth lengib, Cooke cavered the entire distance in a miu. 361/5 seconds. This time is Rod and the swimmer can be relied upon to give the Shangbaites a good fight for the 220 yarde in the forthcoming interpost contest. The diving exhibition was excellent and brought out many competitors,
The Band of the Buffs played selections of music during 1e evening.
The resuls are as follow: :-
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Two Lengths Handicap. First Heat.
J. O. Barretto ("go") ......... J. A. S. Alves (owes 4 seca.) ) · C. H. Lysro (was 4 sec9.) } -Four started, and a good race was witnessed from start to Gaish; a te resulled for second place. The winner won by a touch. Time *37/5 C
fe ord Hest.
L, G. Cor/eiru (nwas 6 sect.) ........... ! R, À. Cá valho (owes 3 secs.)...............an 2' This beat was a gard'one and Cordele Just managed to win by 'n touch. Cbanyut also started for this. Tim 39/5 sec. Find Your Partners.
W. I. Carroll
C. H. Summers
U.J. White
I. E. Chusyht
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Six pairs ster ed for this event and created a lot of amusema The swimmtrs were (all blindfolded, the one to fad his partner first to. win. Carroll found his man, a second before White.
Final Two Lergths.
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J.C. Bret'o go!'........... J. A. S. Alvas (owes' sect.).................... 3 R. A. Carvalho (owes 3 seck.) nguo 3 All the placed men stated and the race
fini.bed very closely, Time: 37 stcs.
Egg and Spoon Race' Length). R. C. Witchell line arg. 1 S. A. Lopes pocean euro................, 2 Witchell won this even! comfortably.
Four Lengths Hand.cap.
H. J. White (owes 1 kccs)....... 1 F. M. Cruz (owes & rece)
F: 1. Rezy (omes 9 Bees)
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5. K. Lifts (wer 6 sees) and 1, M. Reme dlos (ow's sees) also started, White, the "Fmit man, he'd his lead till the filth and won by a touch with Cruz second. Elis did not fisiah.. Time i m. 18 3/5 recs,
Swimming in Pairr.
R. A. Cal................}
A: R. Ellis 4 4***) 1. E. Chunyat .... ......onne
2
This event was also interesting and ccused lot of laughter among the spectators. In this avent one had to use one's legs and the other his hands. The winning pit won by a louch. Dising For Objects.
F. B. Silva († Objects)
B. L. Braga (5 Objicts)...
F. K. Tata (4-Obj els)
Teini Race.
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R. C. Withe), L E Lammett, W. J. Car- rall, A. V. Bar.ór, J. A. S Alves and R. A. Carvalho,
H. W. Petersip, A. S. Ellis, A. H. Carroll,
L. G. Cordeiro, F. M. Cruz, and H,J.. While.........
CANTON DAY BY DAY.
FLOOD RELI2 1",)
[From Our Dun Lorrespondent.]
Canton, 20th Augast. With reference to the disastrous floods in the Tsung Fa district, the Canton Central Rellei Committes Beli a mebling yesterday and it was then agreed to take from the balance of the flod relief (unds a sum of $5,000 to meet the present requirements for the relief of the sufferers in that district.
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F. L. Roz, A. R. Ellis, F. K. Tata, C. H.
Lyson, J. MC. Lopes, and I. E.. Chunyat... 3 This event proved an excellent one and Witchell's team won by about half a second, from Peene These two teams, were very avenly matched. Rezi's team was weakened by a couple of changer.
FATSHAN UNDER WATER.
During the past few days the West. River bas tien two or three feet above the normal Jével, and in the town of Fatshan some places are kare deep under water. It is anticipated by the people that there will probably be foods in the surrounding di tics of Canton.
TAG SHAO YI,
H. B. V.ceroy Yuan Shu Heus has received from Peking a telegram for transmission to H. E. Tang Sha-pi, urging him to proceed 1 the Capital at in early date to take up bis new appriolmect as President of the Mary of Posts and Communications,
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DIRECTOR OF THE MINT.
"The newly appointed director, Sik Nis, of the Canton branch of the Imperial Mint, is expected to murive at Canton in the course of a week from Shanghai to taka up his duties,
RE-OPENING OỶ SCHOOLS. The colleges and schools, both government and private, in this city will all be reped next week after the summer vacation.
KULANGSU (AMOY) MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
J. 8. Fenwick, C. Lee, Lim Fee Kar, J.Men Carial, 1. 1. Thomas, K. Tsudarabars, the
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had been signed. The additional articles were only signed at London in 1885. They provide for the cagnirance by the Imperiat Matitime Customs of all fereign opium imported Into China unill such lime as the tarif duty of' is. 3 par chat of 103 catties bas beco paid, When this oplam is to be taken into the interior the Customs are reqo'rad to issue gratuliously to the owner a transit certif- cate. In the words of the Agreement, such certificate shall fres the oplam to which applies from the imposition of any further
To-day's Advertisements.
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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
FROM NEW YORK.
THE Company's Steamship
4.
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having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and placed at their risk in the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Con hazardons and/or extra hasardons Godowns at Kowloon, where each consigament will be sorted ant mark by mark, and delivery can be obtained as soon as the goods are landed.
Goods not cleared by the 27th instant, ut 6 P.M., will be subject to rent.
No Fire Insurance will be effected by us in' any case whatever,
All damiged packages must be left in Gódown, where they will be examined at 9.30 4.14..on 37th Instant. No claims will be admitmed after Goods have left the Godown nor will they be recognised if not prosented withlo to days of vasati's arrival hero.
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Hongkong, 22nd August, 1910,
"FROM EUROPE"
"HELLAS,"
tax or duty whilst in transport in the in- THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL THE H.A. L. Steamship terior, provided that the package has not been optoed, and that the Customs seals, marke and numbois, on the packager have not been effaced or tampered with,” · The provisions of these additional articles of the Chefoo Treaty seem to be
SUFFICIENTLY EXPLICIT as to raw opium, but the contention of the
Viceroy that they do not apply to prepared opium is difficult to controvert. He claims that, in seeking to force the oplum merchants to change the raw into prepared opium withla three days sher leaving the Custorus, be is vol interfering with the provisions of the Treaty. while at the same time he is taking seps to prevent the storing of a large quantity of opium in Canton, contrary to the Agreement between Great Britain and Chiay for the gradual de crease of the importation of a plum exording over ten years. There have not been lacking
those who have tried to rand into
THE VICEROY'S ACTION unworthy motives, by asserting that his whole object is to favour ceriala Chinese dealers; but Minutes of a inceting of the Council, held at there seems absolutely no ground for this gratuitous supposition. The situation which the Board Room, on the zad'August, 1970
we raport lo-day, concerning the seizure of two Prevent:-Messrs. W. Kiute (Obalımı in),
chests of opium sent from Hongkong to a port on the West River which had already pald Maritime duty, is sure to bring the question to a direct issue, It is, of course, possible that the seizure may have been made by officers who have misinterpreted their instructions, and as yet we do not know the circumstances andar which the seizure was made. The opium may have been put of a lot which had not bren shipped wall later than three days after Itx,
'Health Officer and the Secre`ary.
The minutes of the last meeting are read and confirmed,
A despatch is read from H. 1. G. M. Consul enciosing a ptiltion from one Sal woat Choan asking permission to blast atone. The Seera tary's reply to certain statemcols contained in the petition. It is decided to forward to Dr Miz the Ssexatars's reply.
A petition is road from Ng Ho Si for ptr. mission to cut stone at Kl-ah-beb. The Seere tary is to call her attention to the proclamation dated the 13th June, concerning quarrying, and to inform her that in accordance with the terms of this proclamation quarrying or cutting of stone within the Settlement is prohibited on and after the 1st October 1910.
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A letter is read from. Mr. H. Davles concern.
ing a certain nuisance, and the Secretary is directed to obtain from him further particulars. A cable is read from Mr. Percy, Calcutta Police, accepting the appointment of Asst. Supt. of Police and Asst. Secretary, on the terms mentioned in the Council'sadvertisement. Mr. Percy leaves Calcatta on the 16th fast per 9.5. Lightning,
release from the Customs. In such a case The probable contention of the Viceroy would be that sufficient opportunity had been given to the owners of this opium to comply with the new Regulations, and that failing to do so, itey made their cargo liable to seizure. This position would be
DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN
over against the issuance of a transit certificate, and would appear that the duty of carrying out the Provincial Regulations should be in- issuance of such certificates. It would be a dangerous precedent to establish the possibility of going behind the issuance of transi certifi cases, and bolding the owners of cargo respon- ible for the failure of duty on the part of the
cumbent upon customs authorities before the
officers of the Chinese Government. As soon
as such certificates are issued they must ba con- sidered binding. It will be remembered that a case arose recently at Swatow, concerning le-
A tatter is read from Capt. Batburst concers ing the losanitary state of a building in ruins next the premises be occupies at Lab-ket-tab, and the Secretary reports the action taken interference with native opium after ccrtificates
the matter.
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On the motion of Mr. Thomas, seconded by Mr. Lee, the Secretary is directed to make en- quities as to the probable cost of obtaining the services of no artesian well "expert" from Formoin, to advise the Council regarding artesian well siaking on Kulsógiu,
The Capt..Supt. reports that the following cases have been dealt with at the Mixed Court since the last meeting:-Summonses. Illegally remoring goods 1, Using abusive Isoguage Non-payment of Astes:mass, Throwing While L. E. Lummert, F. K. Tato, A. S
rabbish, &c, into the public dralos 8, Obstruci- Ellis, C. A. C. Redrigues, 1. 7. Churyu,ing the public desins 2, Asmult 6, Debt 1, J. M. C. I opes and L. G. Cordeiro.
Allowing cattle and pige to stray 3, Breach of) Bloc-A. V. Barros, &, H. Carroll, F. L. Rez, Municipal Regulations (Disorderly house) 2, H. W. Petersen, R. A. Corvalho, H. J. Blasting stone without first obtaining a permit
WATER POLO.
White and A. R. Elis.
The events were brought to a close with a grand game of water polo. Both teams were evenly matched and it was hard to say who
would win at the opening stage. The game was fast and exciting throughout, and in the flori half no goals were scored alihough- both sides made mary good attempts. At tha start of the second half it looked as if a draw would result but when the game almost came to a clore the tables turned. Llozel Lam mert passed a high shot to A. 9. Ellis who was
treating a child, Smuggling salt › Obstructing the police 1. fummary Arce to į; Attempting to blast stone a, Allempting to re move water from the Island 4, Returning from depp tation 2, Assault 7, Theft 3, Comulling a
(Signed), W. Knusy,
Chairman.
qu'since 2.
By order,
O, BERKGLEY MITCHELL,
Secretary.
la frost of goal, ani tbis player seat in a hot THE Bedliner Bowerlich, Capt. Calloy, which stinger by punching same in, cm'det loud arrived to-day, says the Bangkek Daily Herl of cheers, 'After this the Blues made many more with lust, is consigned to Messrs. The Borneo sitemple but nothing resulted, and the game Co., Ltd. She bore to lead a cargo of rica ended in a win for the Whites by and goal to mii.
At the craclusion of the sports-ibo" prizes were presented to the successful winners by the Chairman of the Club, Hr. A. Redger, and the proceedings ended with three ringing
for Europe. After loading in port to hiipg bet.
up to the draft necessary for her to cross the
had been issued. To this lostance, the Shui Wu Cho, in consultation with the Board of Revenue, istued instructions to the Foreigd Customs that no interference was to be allowe ed. It is probable that the same position will be taken in reference to this selsoro on the West River. In the meantime, the whole ques tion will doubtless be thoroughly gone into by the representatives of China and Great Esitalo the general public in the matter will be centred at the proposed conference. The interest áf around the question of not creating a precedent in opium matters which would be disastrous to other forms of trade.
CHINA'S NAVY,
ANOTHER JAPANEER ORDER.
Peking. Aug. 16. The Kawasaki Dockyard bas received from. China a contract for a gunboat similar to that ordered from the Mitsu Bisht Compor.-N.
C. D. Neri,
Events Coming.
Tuesday, 23rd August, Geo. P. Lammen, aucties ale of farniture, at Gleatheron Kimberley Road (Kowloon), 2.30 p.m.
Wednesday, 24th August. Meeting of Licensing Board, 2.30 p.m.. Band Conceit, at the Botanical Gardson, by
bar she will go out and complain her cargo at the Band of the Baffs, 9 p.m.
| Koh-si-cbing. The ship has to clear from Bangkok as soon as possible because the water
is falling cvary day. The owners of this wenkel
Friday, 26th Augu
Auction sale of valuable inasohöld properties, have the sitaifar sized vessels trading G. P. Lammert's action room, 12 BODD, between Europa and Far Eastern ports. Thi chenu and a "tiger" for the Ladies, the Chale | Braváriícke cargo of rice is destined for may and the hon. EOCTEJAST,
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Captain 5. Barchim, carrying His Majesty's Mail will be despatched from this for LOMBAY, &c, ou SATURDAY, the 3rd Sep; tember, 1910, at Noon, taking Passengers and Cargo for the sboyo-Ports in connection with the Company's 98, Moran, 10,900 tons, from Colombo, Pestengers accommodation in which ressal is secured before departure from Hong.
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'Slik and Valcabies, all Dargo for Freuce and Tea for London (under arrangement) will be transhipped at Golombo into the Mall steamer proceeding direct to Marsellico and London, other Cargo for London, &c. will be conveyed via Bombay by the R.M.S. Perala dus la London on 15th October, igro.
Farcals will be received at this Office antii
4, the day before saliing, The Contents and Valad of aft Packages are required.
--For further Particulars, spply to
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August zatb,'i p.m. The following quotations for rubber shares by wire, are supplied by Msasrs, E. S. Kadoorie & Co.
Allagars
Anglo-Javas „.... ................................Tls. 15 Anglo-Malays............24/0 Balgowoies.tapamamarulő Batu Tigas „........................................ 102/5 Bertam..................................7/9
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Captain Vogeler, having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their goods are being landed and placed 'at hasardons Gedowns of the Hongkong and thole risk to the basardous and/or extra-
Kowloon Wharf and Godown. Company, Limited, whenca'delivery may' be obtained agalust Bills-of-Lading countenigned by the Undersigned.
Optional Cargo will be carried on unless no- tice to the contrary be given before TO-DAY, All Claims must be presented within ten 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 Gedowns, and all Goods remain fag undelivered after the a8th inst, will be subject to rent.
All broken, chafed, and damaged. Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined the 37th insty at 3.
No Fire Insurance will be effected by us in any case whatever.
THIS STEAMer brings ON CARGO Ex 1,1. Graf Walderses (rom New York. Ex 1.3. Goteborg from Goteborg,
HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE, Hongkong Office. Hongkong, 23ud August, 1910,
1551
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IMPERIAL GERMAN Mail line; NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,
THE Steamship
PRINZ SIGISMUND," having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby izfonned that their Goods, with the exception of Opium, Treasure and Valuables, are Balog hazardous and for extra hamardous Godoyur of landed and stored at their risk into the
the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Go down Company, Limited, Kowloon, and West Point Godowas, whence delivery may be obtained.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remain- ing undelivered after the 29th of August will be subject to reat
All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examland on the 29th of August, at 9:30 AM.
All claims must reach us before the grd of. September, 1910, or they will not be recognised.
No Fire Insurance will be effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the undersigned,
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD,
MELOHERS & Co., General Agents.
Hongkong, and August, agro,
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To make sure of your Claret being good,
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known Chateau. Messrs. Hanappier and Co.,
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