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TUESDAY NOVEMBER 7, 1899,

THE WAR.

THE CHINA MAIL.

tured the position, with the camp equip.whon all dangers wero a thing of the past, ment, horres and wiggory

than she invariably thra fer doors wide

THE FIGHT AT GLENCOE.

General White's fordo comprised the 8th open, and announced to the world at large: Dragoon Guards-quadron of the thCome one, come all You are all wel- BRITISH TROOPS STORM THE BORE (Foyal Trish) Tancers, three latteries of come I, I make no difference between my

POSITION,

Actillory, the Dovonalires, the Gordon. uwo soo and that of my half-unuain on the GENERAL SYMONS LEADS THE Highlauder, and several Colonial equa Continent. You will be treated exactly

ADVANCE.

drops of irregular horse.

aliko: the laws I have made for my own The British loss was about 180, but the children are mado for you too, and they LIST OF OFFICERS KILLED AND

exact number is not get officially published. must be obeyed by all. There will be to The lasses on the Bear side were leary distinction of cust, creed or nationality:* WOUNDED.

Commandant Kook hzu Fist Joubert, the topher of General Joubert, bosidas. How much bave you or I benefited by menyolbers, wore taken prisoners.s

Tivo guns warn captured,

LONDON, October 21 Advices rennival by the War Office stato that the wounds, roceived by General Sy mans lare proved to be mortal.

Mr Balfour announced the fact in the House of Commons last night, when all the

members uncovered their hecida.

Further details of the nation state that when our troops were within a thousand

yards of the Boer position, the enemy's gons were silenced, but & hewy rifle fire: thipod our conka

Meanwhile the British cavalry and the Leicesters cut off the retreat of the enemy who wore thus caught between two ca. The Hours are believed to have lost about 00 men, but nothing rollable in known.

LONDON, October 21.

B

The action was a most brilliant one and

was characterised by the greatest cobrage and tenacity on the part of the Buers, whoes position wants del toy held on

Gudi liberality, and where else in the wide world would we, as aliens, have been shown

such consideration t

It is but tanan nture that we should feel jealous of England and Englishmen

CORRESPONDENCE.

MODEL HOUSES FOR THE CHINESE To the Editor of the Cura Man"

HONGKONG, November 4, 1899. SIIn the mutter of Mr Crushy's pro- pound at the last resting of the Santtury Board suggesting that the Government should adverties for designs for a new typo of Chinese house, basing received some public attention, the enclosed letter sent to the Committee re the Housing of the Chi- nese, as far back as 10th July, 1891, will bu interesting at the present tiro.

1 regret to sng no notice was taken of it, nor, KG far as I can remaner, was the receipt of the plans and report ever ne Even with the five years' satsequent experions we have had since the fetter :gust way inprovonents. The type of house

was written, I do not know that I can sug

Should the Government advertise for de- ed area in Taipingshan. sigus, as suggested, I need not say thuc still not bon competitorYours truly,

knowledgod.

way cookhouses, thus having plenty of light adulta per aero, and I am sure that tho with the writer in his just, but perhaps too and ventilation, and good flees, will easily learned Doctor himself would not, or could strongly expressed criticism on A Biz will be no dark comers for dirt to no-come Building Owners and others gromda Mr Hope presumes to imagine call it) I should like to know on what kupt close and sweet, especially as thoro net by nay possible means call it over tishur's catechism (ag/ one might almost

Quinulate.

a

11-An iron verandah, 6 feet wide in may possibly think the the typo of house there is any possibility of ‘A Britishar, be the clear (or 3 feet wider than the usual sketched out horoin is too good and too ing one of those brava Volunteers oorger Iron Balconies now permitted in the Public expansivo for the pooror classes of hi to go to the front. It appears to me Me proposed to be erected in the mese. If they go thoroughly into the quos Hope has digressed considerably from his Streetay

Open Yard at the lovel of each fluor. tiot, however, I feel sure that they cannot subject in order to aizko an indocoranis and This vemaah will give access to all the but think 6.3.00 per adult (Vote, materials futile attempt to held up to ridicule the and labour havingadvanced very considerabloyal and most commendable nation of rooms on each floor.

12. An unusually gond, wide and wallly since the date of this letter, these figures fifty good men and trus. In his letter,

now be increased) is ventilated, and well-lighted General zoil? ·

very ranting, though Mr Hope in his oxcess of Staircase is provided, the stops being of reasonable, if not cheap rate, for such a indignation may be pleased to torm it), A Hard Wood, 4 feet wido (and with iron class of house as now proposed. It will Britisher never so much as mentioned the. balustom), enabling the occupants to easily bear favourable comparison with the cost H.KV.C., ror did he make any statement pass ich other when ascending or descend of the ordinary low, ill-ventilated, ill-which would in any way, justify Mr Hope ing This staircase communicates with lighted, dark and dirty type of Chinese in allowing his happy idea to strike him each floor of the building. I wish to draw houses, especially when consideration is in such an uncalled for and foolial manner. Apologizing for the space. I have taken the special attention of the Committee given to the superior accommodation pro-

vited in the new hous, in the native of ups, and enclosing my card,-1 remaid, of the proposed now buildings. The onlin- open yards, light, air, latrines ablution your faithfully, to this staircase, as one of the features!

of axccptloxial strength which they but let our jealousy not get the better of Freferred to is well adapted for the rednim. j hry staircase in the uausi type of Chinese roome, guod cookhonson, verandahs, and |

to the liat most heroically,

It was the subject of remark that their Artillery of this cerasion was woll handlod, The Fifth Lancers, and Fifth Dragoung thrice charged the retreating Booge in the darkness,

The fighting strength of the enemy cam rised many Hollanders sud Germans and ugn of other nationalities,

our judgment, which wo, as justice-loving men, would like to be impartial.

Although the following is entirely foreigu to the subject matter of this latter, may Ibe permitted to nisko aué es two «bservations: with regard to man down in the Transvaal?

WIL DANDY.

ovor

LOYALTY

The Gerafin Colonel, Sobiel was taken | Fake no remark as to my own sentimentstantion for many yeaises to fsa prie Laws of Municipal Towns in England and voit tenants leaving without paying their Volunteers' bafore apnding my leftor, and

Pisoner by us

DOUGLAS E. HOPE. This correspondence must now censa

Houson in the Colony (including even good a good, safe, and well-lighted general stair- ones) is dark, rickety, and very steep; in case, The occupunts can secure more pri-

MR HOPE APOLOGISES. fact, ataulutely dangerous. Knowing then vady, the sexes and married people can

To the Editor of the CHINA Male As I do, the wolor Ims been more accid easily bo kopt separate, and in a much

Hongkong, Nov. 7. ents hayo not ocenered.. I leva on several latter manner thum in existing houses.

Doan Sm-Volunteer seems to have sessions endeavoured to get a clause in The concierge, living, aa be would be, in serted in the Building Ordinences limiting the entrance louby, would have a greater taken my attempted joke rather seriously, the height and trend of steps in Chincas control

tho Hongkong, July 10, 1891.

inmaten in every I can assure him that no would-be slur Ho would be able to pre was cant. Besides, I asked two or three Sir,Baving given, much thought and Dwellings an is done in the. Building Dye- respect This action has partially restored railway with regard to the present struggle, which, tigability of introducing a better and more other places. Ground in this city is valu- ront, rooving their belongings asked if they objectol. They aid No," communication between Ladysmith and as I enit before, is no of my business, sanitary type of Dwelmt Hougs for the able. In the future, it will become mors unknown to the Landlord. He would be and sooned to regard it as a oke. The Glaucou

jart from the fact that I dont whather Chinese Working Classes of this Colony, 59. The tendency will be to increase able to superviso the general cleanlines allusion was dy taken from the skit in Military orities hare attriture the victory

LONDON, October 23.

br for that matter a gout many of my fel should be glad if you would lay the the height of new buildings, which and Sanitary condition of the premises. the Gimp Gazelle. I have enat n would to General Symru's msstorly tactics in The Queen una telegraphed to for low-foreigner, are afficiently acquainted following suggestions, with accompanying means also the making of the stair-be, in fact, the residential Azont of bo slur on the H.K. V.C., it was uninten- tional and I apologise... I don't think I turn or the defence to the offensive at the Landaue that her hart bleeds at the with the history of the case to form a rali-

23.--It is generally anderstood that New can say mure, and I hope Volunteer will critical monat; alas to bin gallant oxsdreadful locsce sustained by her forces and ablo opinion. Fine there is one man downs, fore the Coramitteo now sitting on cases such steeper than they are now, the Orour,

the subject of House Acccomodation for and consequently luoto dangerous,

is now the case in nearly 4-storied Amended Deilding Regulations ara take it in a proper spirit.-I am, dear sir, plo in leading the advance. The courage

The steps in the suggested now about to be introduced. This in an un-Joors, wherewith the Staff succasded him explains expressing hot heartfelt sympathy with the in the Transvaal who, I doubt not, has beer the working fase

Before proceeding further, howevor, houses. relations of those who have fallen and with almudered by to own countryinen, and who the mortality amuget the offers.

Reservca, I think, a better fate.

I may state, that I have preimally designed, type of house, would be 12 inches wide and usually favourable opportunity for the Comparatively making, it should be aut and superintended the creation of more

& inches rise. In some Chiness good Government to take a New Dapurture in Large crowds sabled in Trafalgar the wronded

Tan Lord Mayor of London has

opened &

healthy Eo, O.M.] Square during the afternoon coupling the fund on behalf of the families of those kill ossy thing for a soldier to sacrates his life Chinese hoasis in the Colony, than any houses, the tread is only 5 inches and the matter of the otection

for the skoot his country. He is, brandly French commanded the attack sponking (whether to gels, 13-penco at bother Architect, and a consequently well height Binches. It requires practice, and honsus for the pooeur classes of Chineso. It

THE WEST RIVER PIRACIES, The Queen · telegraphed to General at Elands Langte snel Colciel Ian Hamilton onads a day), under certain cireutustances acquainted with thear many cefects, and cool head, to descend a long fight of ray would be a measure in which the Government |

the points

on which faptoremonts should stories of such steps, especially when would have the support of the whole of ti Syanns his prmation to Major-Geral e annded the Infantry, whilst General Patilities do so without inching, likely to arise fruta property-owners, when apology for a handrail. I had occasion to address your Committed on the subject,

paid to dio. And true sukliers of all

be insisted upon, and also the objections there is only a rope to hang on to, or an eorumunity. I have, therefore, vantured THE GOVERNMENT AND THE CHAMBER OF immediately. Unfortunately to died be

It fore the message reached him. Brigadier White was a spectator.

At the Committoo meeting of the Hong- Commandant Koch, who was General necessary, tir for the commander such improvements are first proposed. At scho tine nga to show the luto Mr S. being one in which I have always takon n to decide whether such and such the present time, so long as the plaus of Brown (Surreyor-General) such a staircase, great interest, and the importance of which whole responsibility rests with him. A requirements of existing Building and we got him down safely. recomienda. Government and community lately in a 2nd inst., the Secretary rend a letter from there is a limit to the necessary morifice Fadio Hosh Ordinances, we Architeciation from your Committee on this matter very strong and sunphatic uzmer.

would probably be the means of a sinusu sarages from whom you can expect no inarey, and therefore decide to fight to the

duced into any now or Amended Building Ordinance. The minimum trend of steps faut on aircumstances may shine during which it would be oriminal to further waste

any house used for human habitation human life by a prolonged struggle with an

should be 8 inchos and the maximum rise overwhelmingly large force.

of the stops 86

inches. 13-It will be noticed that each habit- able room is surely wall lighted and

Dames of Nelson and Symons and cheering enthusiastically.

Gonoral

COMMERCE,

Guneral J. II. Yule temporanis commands Joubert's second-in-command; has died oferifier is necessary or desirable. The proposed Chinese hauses comply with the and it was only with the greatest difficulty has been forced on the attention of the kong General Chamber of Commerse on the

in his place.

Sunshine prevailed from sarly morning

his wounde

The War Oflice despatch states General Pretorius wounded at Glands Laagte

on the 20th. The Infantry withstood the Viljoen has been killed and Commandant of dan life, unless you are fighting are poworless to intruduce such unts on the lincs DOW-Suggestṣl being intro-ing this project, i would very respectfully that a enpy of the Chamber's letter of the

searching Boor fire all the forent, the Dublin Fusiliers and the In Fusiliers falling fast, whereas the enemy's lity fire was comparatively harmless, trang baing ill-judged and the ammunition bad Bearcely six shell burnt within our lines.

AN OPEN LETTER TO MY FELLOW FOREIGNERS IN HONGKONG.

[CONTRIBUTED]

ments as we should Bike, if our refuse to adopt our suggestions, which they almost invariably do.

During the preceding week, I have been instruction, is a hero. Butthageneral who, led by some of the Chinese owners of calitated, most of the roman on cach-floor command good tonants, and will eventually

The British line advaned at 9.30 á ta the Dublin Fusiliers In front, the King's Royal Rifles to the right, the Irish Fusi- Here in the centre, and the ecosters, to the left, utilising the scanty cover admir informed of certain semi-publis cojetoing ably. Curious hills marked the ideme by a section of the foreign community of over the steep ground. Meanwhile our Hongkong, on the occasion of the reverses batteries at 2,000 yarde mngs were work- ing with great effect and anormous ox sustained by British arms in the Transvaal. penditure of aaimunition. By midday the Although I must discredit any such report. British Infantry were swarzmag over the until oloarly proven, seray sensible and hillcrest, whtol beforehand scened in pregoablo, the men shouting "Majuba thoughtful foreigner can realise the utter Bad Dergal. The Boers than fal, falling lack of gord taste and conure-senso dis in their rout into the hands of the 18th Hossats, and the Mounted Infantry wash

having large doors and windows on three sides, and the others on two sides, none of

them having any obstructions of any kind.

paudence on the subject of the disturbod condition of the districts watered by the West River, had been forwarded to the Seerotary of State for the Colonies

24. With a view, therefore, of further-Government, dated 10th October, stating. suggest that the Government be asked to 21st September, together with other corres erect ons or more blocks of houses such us are referred to herein, as an experiment, I Ecol sure, however, from my experiones on the subject, that with proper manage ment, they will always be caught after, and that the Government for owner) will always

rua: be able to dispose of the property at sonable profit,

25.-This locality (viz., the West end of the city) is a far more popular district with the Cainess, than the East end, viz., Causeway Bay. They will not go too far East, especially when the bulk of the Chi nese Hongs and Shipping Offers are in the Central and Western portions of the city. This city is like most of the large towns

On the same subject, a letter dated tho and cities of Fucape and America, which have almost invariably oxided (and are 12th Sept, had heon received from the still extending) Westerds, (this applies London Chamber of Commerce, acknow

ledging racsipt of Chamber's telegram of sons for which, although so universal, hava the 10th and letter of 11th August and ca. nover, in all cases, been satisfactorily exclosing copy of correspondence with the

Foreign Office thereupon. plained,

The general who arden & charge, and rides at the head of his brigade to oostain under certain well-defined coulitions, er ders his men to lay down their scos in face of a greatly superior enemy, who will inevit ally destroy his entire fores if surrender is not resorted to; and who, by having his force utterly annihilated, would not there- by alter the position of affairs one iota, such a general is more than a hora. He is the possesear of more then brate courage he has an admixture of the far mere pre played by such manifosiations, I trust Icons moral courage inherent in all truly had meanwhile rounded the kill on the cast may be permitted to attempt to show why we the knees what he is doing, and he stone that by surrendering he will have According to the latest telagrams we foreigners in Hongkong should remain to face the snarling and cowardly attacks Lot No. 6. The. Committes will see,ducive to the improved health and general both to ancient and modoin cities) the roa

perfectly neutral, as regards the present of a vosu ruititude of unthinking bullies; however; can easily be adapted to the now i and stay-at-home heroes'; be knees that the odds for the vindication of his honour as a soldier are absolutely against him,and yet he gives the order to lay down Arms, Suraly, it would be cater to

the

and her h

Cavalry were pursuing the enemy, who were thoroughly scared and frightened by the crisis, not only in our actions but in the cold stool.

pet expression of our continedis. I lay no The enemy is unlikely to, reguinte

opera tions on this side of the frontier. They are specii claim to assume the role of manor demoralised and refuse to run further risks, | beyond the fast that I am in forsignor here dio. But he also has that the continu. They are disgusted with the aged General Ba well as any non-Britisher. The verdict:ence of resistance means the wautor des "Joubert (wild commentadval in poMATI")}" "TORE=:

ising that their artillery is bad and the of our boalamath quiet it the behaviour of action and useless auorifico of human lives entrusted to his vere, a sacrifice that will ministratior inefficient.

forexgiosa in Hongkong at the present time serve no other purpose than immortalising will, therefore, in the order of things, cover his own glory without altering the issuos. me and any nationality in an Ainicat cast And he gives the order to lay down sITCH.

Truly, a buru who I envy, degres as the alleged offending parties, and for this rouson Iolaith a hearing.

The war between Ciren. Britain and the Transvaal is none of our business. It may

Tan officers were killed and twenty two wounded at Glanure and Uility-one men were killed and 161 wounded.

OFFICEES KILLED.

The abore remarks are neither new not

original, but some people, I am luth to to those I respectfully dedicate them with think, have not heard of theru before, and my sincere wishes for their welfare.

mised cane

It is also proposed to have iron Balconics

The Chairman rind a letter from the Government, just received, enclosing copy of n despatch received by. HE the Go vernor annexing a letter from the Foreign to the Colonial Office, in which it was stated that the Admiralty had ordered the Treed to patrol the West River with the Sandpiper, and that, if further assistance were required for the protection of British interests, a torpedo boat would be sent as tender to the feed.

A reply to thin locter was despatched on... the 20th October canvaying tha thanks of the Committoo for the prompt and courte uus attention given to the matter by the London Chamber.

3-Ju preparing the accompanying de- sige, I have adopted a somewhat different type of building to what we have at present in the Colony, a departure to which at first sight some objections will probably be rais- proporty. I have, however, shewn and explained the general design to many Chinese, who, after going into it, haze ex- pressed themselves much pleased with it, These would give the respective rooms au and neo of opinion that it is a type of but'd extraordinary sumount of light and ventils ing which would eventually become popular tion in overy direction, and it is a well- known fact, that the more light and ven- with the working and coolie classes,"

4.The plans seat herewith have been tilation you have (even in Chinese houses) moro especially designed for the large in rocas, especially such as aro non re blocks of vacant ground at Kennedy Town, ferred to (which would be both living and of which the Hon. C. P. Chaser is. Crown Neeping rooms) the cleaner and sweeter Losser, their respective numbers being In- they would be kept by the occupaints, in land Lota Nos. 953.954 and part of Inland addition to which, they would be more cou

that the type of aikling

Rach tone of the people living therein. nuw

room opens direct on to the 6-feet ver- buildings which will have to be erected on andali, which would be for all practical

26. I have not gone into the question the condemned area, in Taipingshan, after purposes an extension of the respectiva

of the cost of the gruend, comprising the Government have resumed the ground rooms abutting on to it. aud laid it out on more Smúlary and

Inland Late Nos. 953, 954 and 906, as Modern lines.

4 feet wide, on the first and second doors understand information on this subject has 5-My suggestion is to et Blocks of such Biocres have a fromage to the 50 already been laid before you. Yours truly,

&c., &o.. of Mode: Working Class Direllings, having feet wide Iublic Streets.

14.-If it should be thought desirablə

(Signed) W. DANHY, a large open area in the centre for light and ventilation, with streste and wide passages (of which I have no doubt in my own

M. Jast, C. B. on the outside, and surrounding the pruopinion) I have provided for Ablution The Hon. Mitchelf Innes, Chairman of mises on all four sides (vide Drawings), thus Rooms on the first and second floors, as it

Committee re the Housing of the socuring further light and ventilation. cannot but he thought objectionable that Chiness.

6-Oa referring to Drawing No 2men, women, and children should have no (which is a detail of Blocks A on Drawing alternative but to perform these necessary TOMMY ATKINS AS GOOD AS EVER. Harango to the premises is on the aide required and used for other purponca) or in No. 1) will be noticed that the General duties, either in the cook-house (which is

To the Editor of the CaiNA MAIL.'

facing the 50 foot Public Street. The Eu- the prese to encourage and prometa

of their fellow-Indgers.

Hongkong, November 4 Sr, I shall be mu obliged to you if living among the working and coolio-cites in your valuable paper to reply to your of Chinase resilons in the Colong, let us, correspondent of the 3rd inst. I did not before condemning them for their dirty think there existed in this our loyal city of habits, give them the means of becoming Hongkong, gentlemen so willing and ready clean and improving their objectionable to condemn our soldiers without knowing the facts of the case. Now, I ask your, Mi mode of living,

The Iris in a new boat built this sonson 15.-Tho floors of all the ground Bone Editor, and also the public at large, is that rooms would be of concrete, and the walls a fair and honest way? Such aule and for the Hon. F. H. May from a design by. Mr Denison, and considerable interest was (external and inturaal) rendered for a hoight clever gentlemen, I am sure, should com of 18 inches in neat cement.

forward and take some of the responsibilitikou in this race as a test of her qualities, ties upon their own shoulders. For any but unfortunately she was rocalled at the

etart, and End to make her way back in 8. right-minded Britisher to talk so is nad

very light wing against a strong

abb tide, ness

when she did cross the wind had near- ly died away near the starting line.

If we wish

ROYAL HONGKONG TACHT CLUB.

FIRST ↑ RACE, OTK NOVEMBER, 1800,-** The first Club mee for tho A clasz was postponed, and Mr Slade kindly offered prize for that class. - -

Lieutenant-Colonel J. Shaston, D.5.0., Rita Brigada, on the Staff

Captain F.H.D. Connor and 2nd Lieuten ant Hill, Royal Irish Fusilier Lienetant Genge, Ron Debt Fusiliers of one business. Were we at home, in our other thin the fact that acne of my follow-Concrete) 15 feet long and 14 feet wide, would indage me to suppress my identity into an Eatranes Labby (sin in Cement Le soleil, Lotto bench own country, we should not hesitate to aliens night think this a cheap way of our and lending direct into the large Open Cain M.H.K. Fechell, Lieutenant. Taylor, and Lieutenant R. Barnott, and Second give emphatic expression to our sentimanta tying favour with our host. For this ron-Arena Yard 30 feet long by 33 feet, Lieutenant Hainbat of the 1st Thing's one way or another; but if wo, who son I beg to conceal my identity under the The Caretaker or Concierge would re- side in this Lobby, for which there is Royal Rifle

Ample room at the front corners of the Blicks, and on the ground floor, two shops areahewn, for the sale of Chinese Groceries, Provisions, &c.

Captain G. A. Weldon and Second be a list nar, or on unjust one—it is none. There is nothing in this letter which itmuce will be 4 feet 6 inches wide, open con habits and & more sanitary mode of you could spare an old soldier & small spaco † all to starboard; fourtees miles. The fol-1

sidente of Hongkong, hold opinions adverse OFFICEEB WOUNDED General Sir W. P. Symons,

to the British cause it is our duty as gentle. Colonel C. E. Beckett, Majer F. Ham- men and thoughtful members of an ouligh- mersley and Captain F. Adam, all ou toued community to keep those opinions to the Sta

B. de W. Wolden, Leicester, ourselves and under no consideration what Lieutenant shire Regiment.

ovor giva, rent to feelings which may in Captain W. P. Davison, Captain M. J. W. Fiks, Lieutenant CB Southey, Sny way cause irritation to var hosta,

cond-Lieutenant M. B. U. Carbery and

When I ask utter strangers to my table.

nams of

Second-Tisuteriant Wortham, Ropal Irish |—which I somezimes to,—tha least I ex-pa Fusiliers, and Lieutenant C. N. Porrsen, Royal Dub Captain M.-Lowndes, Captain A Dibloy

in Fusiliers.)

Major CA. T. Gnultbes. Captain O. B. WKpgunt; Captain A. Muntagur Start Wurting, Lipatonant 11. Crum L'entenint R. Johnstons and Second-Les tenant Martin Is King's Royal Rifles"

Second Lieutenant H, A Cepe, Seand Ifcatermant A. C. Mclachlan, and Second,

Lieutenant EH. Esyfead, 18th Hus

ente.

SYISED OFFICIAL LIST

Nje Pokey Loanos, Oct. 22,

The War Offse announcs eight officers moned exfers a dues ou em

citieers and men 30 killed, 152

Woun

the bounds of propriety, and not express pset of them is that they shall keep with'ni'

any wish for my speedy destruction,

We are, as straore, bidden to the hospitable hosed of Great Britain, and it behaves us to conditet ozreelves accord ingly.

These romarka ought to suffice, but as

thute aro amory us some why, other through Juck of study or through other causon, fail to pro the absolute appropriate neas of such a course, I beg leave to er plain to then the renows which to any thlaking and fair-minded foreigner compel The dead include General Symcus, who such bobavion was hit in the groin, Colonel Sherston, of the Brigade Staff, Lieutenant Hill and Capan a foreignor, na love my own noun. tain Cor, of the Royal Irish Fusiliers try better than England. I have lived Captain Wolđờn and Liautozast Genge, of among Englishman for more thau eighteen the Royal Dublin Fusiliers, Captain Pechell and four Lieutenante, Gunning. Toler,youts, and paid great attention to my sur Bazpult and

of sho King's Royal Foundings. It is commivo complaint Rifles H

The wounded include Calonal Backottsmong us foreignors that Englishmen ars Major Hammersley, Davies, Boule, proud and concuitod. So they stand Captains Book, Adam, Fika, Jude, they have a perfect right to be the first Dibley, Nugent, Stuart-Wortley, Macwhilst the second is only indicative of - lachlan and Bayford.

Jiuman nature, under like ergutastancos, all the world over. But Task you, fellow- foreigners, which of us would not be in thily more concelled fitively proudor, lotnis

DELABYTE OF THE QUATIONS

***The Intest news from Kimberley and * Mafoking states the all is well then,

*** The Guards left London at dawn to-day,

and had a tremendous ovation, the state intsitaly are unbearable in our swagger

- being densely packed along the lies of if

The Nov. Zeyland Contingent has milled for the Cape,

THE ENGAGEMENT AT

BRIDLYANT

2TTIE BO

DSLAAGELA

FIGURING OHARGES BE BRITISHE

LEGION

TROM

STIDROG.

SUPREME COURT.

IN SUMMARY JURISDICTION. (Before His Hon. A. G. Wise, Puisne Judge.)

Tuesday, November 7.

11 KWONG LOONG ». THE ENDINEERS"

INSTITUTE

iu dispute

Soie-

The course wax from the Police Plon Kowloon, round a mark buat off Lyomat, Kowloon Rock, and mark beat off Lysmin, loving beats started in a list wash, Wieci, A class-Maid Tris, Esica, Chanticleer, Bonito.

Bchas Meteor, Dart, Payne, and Princess. Meter allowed the other three 4 minutes 40 seconds.

ard

At the opposite end of the Yard to the Entrance, a large Cookhouse (1ỡ x 12) || 16. The only underground desin in the and Laiting Accommodation is provided, Block would be the one lending from the one Latrine for men only (1512) and large gully, in the centre of the open yard. ane for women and children (18) It would be laid in a straight line to the 20 Why didn't they die, indeed! I wonder, The question of Latrine Accommodation feat Privalo Street, paceing under the flour if he had been there, what he would havs

The Chestileer got away with the best is one to which I attach very great im. of the Lattine; it would be of 6 inches in done under such circumstances.

I am afraid position and, closely followed by the Eric portance. Hitherto it, han almost invaci-diameter glazed earthenware socket pipes,thing startling, I expect. Ably heen neglected, both by the Go-jointed in cement, and bolded in con- that ho, and those who think like and Bonita, led the way to the Lyemua load Razul Central, sought to recover from the all Building Regulations, both in Great inspection and cleaning purposes.

Li Kwong Leong, of No. 17, Queen's vernment and Owners of property. In creto, having Manholes at each end for him, are ignorant of the fact that Tommy naik boat, which she rounded with

Atkins on active Barvion has got to strict of about half-a-miaute in front of Brice, Institute of Engineers and Shipbuilders of Britain and other places, you will 17-Water would be laid into ench-cookely obey all orders from his superior with Bonite and Meat Merion in closa com- Hongkong, 2378,35 for work, done and ind provim do fes the grection house and ablution-room, Brut a small officet, and should be for one moment pany. The Erica is now the property of materials supplied, and for goods sold and of Privies, and that by the Build- Stand-pipe, in the open yard for general licitate he is into to be abot as a traitor to ICE. Olicers' mess, and appears to have delivered. Plaintiff also claimed coats. tog Owner." According to the existing purposes, which Stand-pipe would also to his country. Having sets 12 years' ser lost none of her qualities, but she bid the misfortunato got on the Kowice Rook and Defendante admitted $287.bo, which sur Hongkong Ordinances, a Building Owner be used by the tenants generally having a vics myself in a Rifle Regiment. I KELIX lost the very good chance she hul of the had been paid into Court, leaving $90.00 can, if ha so wishes it, erect say 500 large enclosed open yard), for washing their quite understand why our troops capitu

houses in one Block, and there is no pro- clothes, &, which would be done in the lated. After doing their best to keep their race by sticking there for a very vory long Mr K. Mounsey appeared in the plain-vision in any of the Ordinances compel- usual Chinese manner, a little soap and onemics at bay, they exhausted sit their long time. Her example was followed by tiff and Mr B. J. Guist appeared for the ling bin to provide suitable Latrine Ac-small wooden tub. If no provision of this ammunition, and being surrounded and the Maid Marion is also reported to defondanta.

commodation for the occupants of the said kind is made, they have no alternative overpowered by about 5 to 1, what slee time. The Mr Mounasy said I had gone through the usa The present time, with the Jus but to resort to the side walks of the public could thosa do who survived Why, have touched the rock. The Kowloon Rock list of particulars with his friend and they sons taught us by the visitation of the streets, as is now the case.

simply submit to what it was their mis. was rounded in the follow ; order-Mant had boiled it down to about twelve iceria Plague, and when it proposed to re-

18.The Living Rooms vary somewhat fortune to fall into. In such a case it is Marion, Bonita, Erica, Chantideer, which were disputed, so that the only co-constract certain portions of the City, is, in size, they are so designed, however, that no disgrace to ba taken prisoner; and I am thon Dart, Meteor Parne, quiry would to as regards these twelve items in my opinion, a favourable opportunity they could be easily let separately to friends, evinced that Tommy has not disgraced Chanticleer was very slow on the resch Mr Grist said his clients had gone through for introducing new Itagulations referring clansmen, or married families, who wish to and never will disgrace the dear old flag wo across, and lost about eight minutes oring the list and they could lave objected to to this master.

live together.

all love so dearly. He is, and always will to the calm near the rock, but on the best 19.Such a Block as the ene referred to be willing to give his life for his constry to Lyonun matic he pulled off most of many items, but they had simply taken the 8.-As before mentioned, 8. Special La- most glaring itmus..

Li Kwong Loong, sed part of the work for Wormen and Children. You will pro- Lat No. 954) would accommodate 371 adults, for people to sit at home and talk a lot of this mark was laid Mario Bonito, Chun- trias, with a sepamte estraned, to provided on Drawing No. 2 (heing Block A on Tuban when called upon to do so. It is very easy this on all but the Maid: The order at he did was ranxiving furniture from one bably be informed that women will not go allowing each adult 300 cubic feet. hordio nonsense but when they come to timer, Brica, Meteor, and Darts

In the run down to the finish, Chanticleer [Note thie lotter was writton before the the actual test they will find it is not so building to another, for which he charged to such places; on enquiry, however, I

passed Bonito, and the lina was crossed an $350. That mount was paid. Repairs to find that such is not the case, the fact passing of Ordinance T5 of 94 29th Decem- easy to accomplish, furniture had been executed to the value boing, as I am creditably informed, that in ber 1394) which fixes the area at 400 cubic Rast ry, ye British Public of Hong Fellows

Bolase A clasa Baghand knows kong..

exactly

painte what game

H. M. of $428.35. Including the $350, he had the Pullo Latrines now opened in the feet per adult.] been paid $500 which left $978.35 doo City, (and which Tatrides are few in zum-

20.27, Blocks of houses as described, she is playing in Africh, and she will coma He consuered the toms in the charges we not some long distances apart) no apo can be erected on the threz plots of ground out sooner than we expect with a glorious Maid Marion 4 4 30 4 10 10 were very reasonable.

pial provision of any kind is made for referred to, viz.

history such as wo Britishers can be proud Mr Ewing, foreman carpenter at Kaw women and children; they have uifier to

No, of Baks-No. of Adults. loon Dock, said he had gone through the make use of receptacles in their cookhouses Inland Lot No. 951. Lill rendered by the plaintiff. The painting or Living Rooms, or resort to the strings do -954 and reaxing of the signboard could have us

used by men,

do 00% 10 3,510

Total 27 9,371

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of. I would advise anyone who is liable Bonito 16 21 ***

to get ozcited when reading the Eric 418 50 to do what. I once hard a Colonel

tell his men to do. Men, he said, we CABIN Pianos; very compact, à Octaves

are about to go under a vory hoary tire, iron. frames. Transposing Pince

ad if any of you feel excited fake ray Robinson Piano Co.

advice: Fill your pipes and smuke. It is,

you will and, a splendid nerve-restorer.

ftside, Great Britain and end have boon tone for 63. A reasonable plo light and ventilation from Doors and lug.' A. lotter by a well-known fool. He is a man of whom his country is is perfectly palatable, easily taken and an

would be 38-a window."

been done by his department for élő, gir- I respectfully venture to suggest that ung a fair profit. The work on the cup your Committee should strongly recommend board could have been done for 4. The the Government to adopt measures for the or at the rate of 2,180 adults per acre. se cuvering of the six eos could have been improvement of this very unsatisfactory The net actual building area of the 3 plots that is just what I would advise ercitable TEACHER-Bobby, name the largest known such a rughty nation I dond for $30. Five chim could have been state of things.

covered for 820. Eight casy chairs could. 9.The proposed Latrines, would have of ground is 419 acres.

people to do when reading the papers, and diamond. Bobby Tlio ace would burst. And be covered for $20. The recovering of count concrete Floors, and the Wills, for Cannitice against being led away by cast upon our troops, General White ía no -21.--I should liko here to caution the thon perhaps we shall not get much insults Dan you nams me a coun- sino pustaha could have been done a height of 5, feot, would be ordered.

Stearns Wine of Cod Liver Of 725 for $0 en 5. The work on the pictures with heat cement. They would have sm- neisetatements as to what in over-crowd:

proud. That I know from personal ex- invigorating ord bracing tonic. : Wholesala ara ensider price for the washstand would be $10. The Openings at each end, thus securing a good dical Gentleman Dr Callie) appeared periance, and I am sure he will yet prove and Retail from A. &. Watson & Co., Ltd.

Can you name store-room frames could be made for $20 current fair through each of them, and in the local papers a few days ago, his abilities as a soldier and a man

Hongkong Thanking you, Me Editor for this op- thosewhere.. The iron burs and fixing of the windows owing to the ample light in them, there which he said, In Britain 1,000

would be no acully in keeping them persons to an acre is the Sanitary limit, portunity of expressing my opinion, and New Stock of Pissos by Brinsmead, Chap- any number over the evostitutes surface hoping you will excuse any mistakes, as I In troan-czomination witness said the dean and free from offensive satells or rowding as distinct from over-crowd- an only 6. common Tompir Alizis, I clase pell, Baske, Allison, Rachair-Robson here in mates he had given were these he would The floors of the coolrooine," "Imma

Plano Co. have given for a large firm like the Dock diately aboro them, would hang. This statement is very vague, and with good luck to our brave soldiers, Blay Company. Thoy Bould

God bless 'ein, and way we soon get some worse foto thanamall frax uld buy wood cheaper structed of coment concrete, (carried likely to do harm, and in my opinion no

fran joists) and other materials import it, unless the pritor of the latter gives people may see that Tommy Atkins is still importance whatsoever should be attached good news and cheering results so that the Mr Newman Mumford, Linyle Surveyor, vious to suistare said he had a signboard at his office some 104 Brokhouses throughout the as his authority for the statement, and the brave soldier he has ever boon. Yours A This is usually what is be what mimilar to the one at the Engineer holding would also ha constructed in her area inentioned the actual bren how his figures were arrived at authe Institute. It cost 818 for taking paint manner similar to the Latrinas, with covered by buildings, or did it include 10g and firing.

Frete Hours, so that no water could per Streeter Gardens, Yards Parks, Commons, fabord

said what he really had to colate tamugh them. They also ou extanding over many acres The be to cut the bill Ho was guided by have ample light end, rentiation on two

very sider. Each cooking range uldase have fore-reationed sumber of fixyde that can

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OLD SOLDIER

IN AYTEXCUP.

A TRUE FRIEND, S Friend Inneet is a friend indes1.

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adult whom