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A boating soldené occurred in the harboor yesterday afternoon. Three men from the E press of India were anı sailing in an open boot and were making for the Kowloon shore when sinddon squall capsized the little craft. The ocoupsuts wore struggling in the water for about half-an-hour before they won orentually picked up by a sapon, but on being got on beard they were apparently nene the worse for their ducking.

A rickshe coolie armed Sang You' appeared before Commander Hotings yesterday, on the information of Sergeant hellowe, of the King's Own, for having "aplawfully and without ron nonable care refneed when unemployed to no. sopt hire on the 7th inst Defendant pleaded not guilty, remuthing, "I was driving a bar barian to the ranes. Complainant said he was returning from Happy Valley, and when close to No. 3 Pollos Station he saw defendant driv ing & pablic rickshs which was empty. Defer dant was going east. Witness asked him to take him and he refused. He called a constable and gave him into custody. Lefendant said. "I vas going to Happy Tolley to gata fare that I was going to drive back to the Cricket Ground." He was fined $7,or 23 days, and for talking about

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AS EXTRAORDINARY CASE At the Magistroy yesterday afternoon, botovo Commoder: Hastings, Walter George Yongheu Bobinson was charged on the tafor mation of Henjamin Emsley with en ofendo against Ordiusuce 14 of 1804, an Ordiannes which cited for all purposes as the Tegra able Messages Orlance, 134, and which was enacted by the Governor of Hongkong," with the advice and consout of the Legislative Coun- oil thoroof, to secure, in curtain enses, 4 rights of property in telegraphic moranges, and to prevent the forgory aut ingroper dis dosare of telegrams. Ibe preamble reads * Follows: Whereas it is expolient to soare, iu porinio case, the rights of pro. perty in telegraphic morsages, and to pro vent the forgory and tapioper discure of telegrams Be it annoted by the Governor

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Mr. Gedge said this was a charge brought at the instigation of a gentleman named Mr. Benjamin Buster against defendant, who was sole proprietor. he understood, of the Robinson Piana Compacs in Queen's Road, Vistoria, The charge against him section 6 of Orditange 12 of 1894-B Tele. graphic Messages Ordinance, 1894. The charge was that "The mid Walter George Vaughn Robinson, on 10th or 11th day of October, 1503, at Victoria aforesaid unlawfully, and falsely did forge and counterfakt a certuis writing purport.

The riskrastion was sopeptid," the Chufro | will be glad 19 your Chaumor wli kladly artwo man exprasing the regret of the Commitias at its earliest stiaution to the documente sent lesing M, Smith's valable serriers and cordis herein and favour His Exostienny with an ex- ally wishing him a pleasant voyage and an prostion of opinion as to how, far and in what manner the contemplated reduction of rates will agreeable time in England.

affest this colony, have, the honour to bay Bis, your moet obedient servant, SADA

Correspondence

THE POST OVITÓR

T. SARCOMDE SMITH, Aating Colonial Secretary, B. Chatterton Wilcox, Bag. Soorotary, Hong,

kong General Chamber of Commerce.

based on old statistics, and that our correspoud-

Fordr last year, so that the total loss to reranus

would approach 500,000

2-Asia, letter sent from any British T. BERCOTE BAITH,

Post Office in China or from the Imparial Acting Colonin) Secretary.

Chinese Post Ofoo with Hengkong stampe Chatterton Wiley, Esq. Hecretary, Hougthereon wall bear only a cent stamp, whereas

kung General Chataker of Commeres.

REPORT BY THE POSTMASTER-UFIN ERAL

Bon, Asting Colonial Secretary,

This correspondence resolve itself into two Mr. Helge asked that Mr. Dennye might boomplainte re los correspondence and a dead called before Mr. Francis vemoreped his dress-

for a Commission of Buquiry: examination of this witness.

As regards the first, mmplate, by an India firms, may stato that everything points to the conclusion that their letters were abstracted between the time of posting and clliterating the stamp.

At the time their solicitor called upon the I explained to bing that she was mest probably the case and, if I rettet rightly, I also in- formed him that we had taken soplo precaution Az regnads the latter from Messrs. Gibb, against each stealing in future Livingston & Cn to Toubor, it is possible that, along with many other about the periost of posting, it was also stotes for the stamps. On the other hand, it any have been lost in one of the many ways that are impossible lu discover and consently cannot be guarded against..

As regards the request for an enquiry, I may state that as soul de it was discovered that stamp stealing Ead hreous gatematic (owing to one or more of the Postal Hongs no doubt procatlig was taken by statioaing, daring the being convenient places for disposal) Eren

the colony would have to pay almost 10 ovate for its transit, than practically giving a bounty to all non-colonial rodentz in the Chinone Empire who norrespond with England.

3-A distinction would have to be mado against letters arriving from China, and if id. letters from the Agoncios, which are virtually Imperiat Pest Oflees, be allowed, the Imperia! Corsinment should at the very least raske up in the Government the logs they incur by tras mitting the correspondence of residuate in a foreign country,

4-Bxamining the question as to who in the colony would derive benefit from the proposed hangs I havo no hesitation in saying that vore the definit in resorte made up by inerented faration, which it appears from the Estimates would be necessary, it would mean taxing the Chinese and Indian population for the bosoft -- of the Europos tris.

Leaving out the Straits Beltements, the bulk of Chinese rind Indios correspondence is sent to Australia, Netherlands Indios. Japen,

come under the scheme, whereas on the other Canada, USA, and ludio, none of which hand (leaving cut China, which is commen to all) European firms probably seal a grest portion of their correspontence to Eugland.

égurabobed bý a spolfe to the Telegraph Oddon understanding that in, was to be reimbarend to with the manay with which to pay for it, and me when the things wettled. I came to an the telegram, wis deanatched. On the 10th Ost. understanding on the previous day with, de Robinsou gave Kilone $60 in benk notes, and fondant, he tangy the passage and to pay for Kliese pait the money to the Nippon Yusen the telegram hoped on Springford'a return Kaisha for Springton's passage back from to be regold in proportion to my claim Spring Japan. He thought Klique paid for the telefond used me 201 for buard and lodging and he gram out of bis own jacket. The manager of paid to $4 on novount, After the despatch of The Nippos Yaren Kaba would be onlled, and the telegram few days afterwarde when

Adefondant know Springford was coming de

Colonial Searettes' Office. Klippe and Gutierrez would be called,

Hongkong, 1st October 1893. present he thought that was all ho had to tell his fendunt came dute my office and wanted me

Bley Is raply to your letter of the 18th in- worship about the case, and he would now pro to go with him to the Nippon Yuse

Kaisha office to say that he had nothing stant, ipvltfag attention to the working of the cood to call ovidenes; "

Inspector Moffat said the 7th instant at to do with bringing Springford back. HeGeneral Foat Oil and urging the insitution

Hon Acting Colonial Secretary:-The cost of 30 p.m., by virtue of the warrant prodaned, I wasted me to tell the manager I had paid of an insediate and most searching inquiry transit of each letter to England by the English arrested defendant in his store in Queens Road the page on my own count. I refined into it entire worsing of that Department, mail just now is guarly le conts. If the rate

am directed to transmit a copy of report by the Contral. Whez I entered his shop defendant to go with him. He pressed me and I said I

deck writing. Than. Mr. would see him later on at his own office. He Postmaster General, and to state that the Ofreduced to 4 couts (equivalent to 1d, the total lo to the salony in postago as estimated was elting at Farmer, of the Victoria Hotel, sans in and had said i mast go, and I replied that I would go in for Administering tas Government will be by the Londes Offer would be $21,000, But it few minutes converantion with defendiest hot a quarter of an hour. I wont sway on gud to appoins 3 member of and piled by mast be understood that the London @guros atá On Mr. Farmer going out I produced my card offes busituss and defondant cams for met the Chamber of Coumes, to conduct the sug und defendant asked me to come round. Tebowed the often while I was ont: Bhortly afterwards gested enquiry if, after perusal of Mr. Thom once here has increased more than 25 per cent. of Hongkong, by and with the advice and con.dofondant the warrant, and he exclaimed It's I went to defendant's offee, but defondant was son's report, anch, a course is considered desic cont of the Legislative Canouil theroof, a damned annoying; it's too absurd: Must I go engaged and I did not go again, Mobinson allef Love the honour to be, Sit, your most

said Springford had a rish uncle at home in the chedient servant, follows: (1) This Ordinance may be cited for now!" I replol." As soon as possible, you all purposes on the Telegraphic Messages Orean finish your letter and put things a bit piano tisde to whom he might apply for assist- straight e thon asked if he could see his | Lace. This encouraged me to think theća VÍTÁN K dice, 160,4"

Feliciter. I said I could not wait until he had possibility of my gesting my money back, He R. A warrant for the arrest of defendant way leaned on Honday afternoon and was executed had a copenitation with his solicitor, and lefans dit if the uncle did not pay he would go for by Inspector Mofiat. Bil-$1,000 deposited dant tiros began writing a rote. After he had Springford--that he would put hirin" ahokey." The case why mentioned to written a few words he seared one word out und 1 belfore this convention took place on Ost. was allowed. A Canicr correspondent writes:-The com- mander und fleere of H.M.S. Rettler sent a Commander Hings yesterday morning, and marki, “I suppea that damned Chinaman 19, Dofondant said Einsley had an interest in circular round on the 1st instant inciting the theapplication of Mr. Hoatings (defondant's gave it away. Defendant diabed the noto, getting Springfard out of the way. He said gave it to Mr. Stokes (bis bookkeeper), und Springford. was a witness against Emaey in foreign residents of Shameen to be at the solicitor) was adjourned until the afternoon. Bund to witness a display of fireworks from Mr. Gedge appeared for the proscention, and then enquired about bait." I replied that $1,000's case.EM

would be required. I then accompasiod him to to 11 am, 10. Satrapy, oth November, being Mr. Francis, Q., (instrasted by Mr. Hastings) Holumul mask of Chian, where the money Guy Fawires Day. A large arowd, including for the defence.

was obtained. Inferwards brought him to the many ladies, chikiran, and servants gathered on

Police Station.

H. E. Denuye said-I am a solicitor practis the Bund by 9 pm, on the day named. A Chi-

J. B. Beck said I am asting manager of the ing in Hongkong. Springford sexsulted me ou A boat had been hired for the fireworks, and

Bestern Extension and Great Northern Tele November 5th in reterence to his coming to at 2.16 p.m. the display commenced, and at every

in Hougkong. I produco a Hongkong, and I reported my instruation to inter Vo) H.M.S. Rattler Bred off roasota which

gan apt from Hongkong to Kobe on the 31c. Robinson, to whom I wrote the following telegram sent fell in showers of green and red hights. The search light of the Rattler we also et work

11th October, 1808. It was despatched to Kobe letter-"Dear Six-Mr. Goodge Springford and onused much surprise to tho Chineas as well

at 3.8 p.m., Hongkong time. It is addressed has counted me with reference to a telegram as merriment to the fair sex when the light

Springford, Cluyton, Hiojun Hara, Kobe," and which you caused to be dispatched to Kobe, by was turned on them. The commondor und of

Bays, Wito Cables coming. Return. Apply menus of which Mr. Springford was induced to Beens of the Raber deserve the thanks of the

passago Yason. Matters arranged. tusiereturn to Hongkong. As you wast have been community of Shamen for their courtesy in

The message purported to be from J. F. Bmith, ansre that the statements contained in the contributing & couple of delightful hours to ing to be a tolegram in the words and Spares living at Blankas Street, I have no knowledge telegram were nhsolutely untine and without their zusement. The Hottler toft sarly following, that is to say, "Springford Clayes to who brosglt the missge to the offles. I foundation, and fint the use of Mr. Emsley's name was abschately justifiable, I am now Wilo nbles don't know how it was paid for, but the re- Bunday morning and H.M.S. Plover In oomington Hojun Marn, Kobe,

coming, Rotare.. up to take her glave.

Apply passage Kusen.quisite cash was fertioning with the messago. instructed to dafora you that unless you make Lu reply to Mr. Francis witness said- Chi-a satiefaelory arrangement with my plient Matters arranged. Emsleie," contrary to the

Heness oler named Ho Kven took the messagein. to anablo him to return to England and poy Lo Sang, tailor, and Li Fak Shan, stone provirions of Ordinancs 14 of 1894.

him'n suficient safe to composats him for outtar, were charged before Commander. Has we also charged, That tho said Waller The handwriting in the corner tells who re-

George Vaughan Robinson, on the 10th or ceived it. I know that to be the busdwriting of the damages ho has sustained, be will be evra sings yesterday with keeping a commes gab 11th day of October, 1893, at Victoris ufore.

this olork.

pelled to take snou legat steps in the matter benso at No. 8 A. Skui Shau, and 20 other men

1. J. Gutierrez said-I am junior stork in as he may be advised. As my plient considers. were charged with gambling in the said house, said, nolawfully, falsely and decoltfally did nitae P. O. 180 said that on Monday might be went and publish as trar a telegram knowing the anime the Equitable Life Assurance Society of the thrie s most srgerit matter, I must ask yon in plain clothes to the house in question.

Pirat to be forged, contrary to the provisions at United States. I have sun the telegram proto inform me what you propose to do before time that a one has aress to letters,

duced dolore, I wrote it on the 11th October. Monday morning next at ten o'dock." To thig detective, whose spacial duty is to see that all defendant had a no-ize box and sacord defend. Ordinance No. 14 of 1804,"

Commander Hastings (roferring to his papers) Mr. Klioue, who is my superior in the office, ask-later X resolved the following reply, datad stamps on Intera ars obliterated hamdiately aut was acting ze eronpier.. Hs arosted ther

this form November 6th from Mr. Rolinson Deason being taken out of the dips or from the and saw the others arrested. The other men were so here that defendant in olierged that led me to copy it. Mr. Kene gave

pak clustered round the table playing po-tze. Money

did unlawfully, forge and utter a legram and a piece of paper on which these for words Sir-Repsing yours of even date just re-table at the window..

ware writton. I knew thing of the case, and ceived, I have to say I hayo nat eased sny This is as electiro a proventative ng can be was on the table. Sergeant Garon said that knowing the same to be forged, and unlawfully by ricine of the warazi produced be visited the and without due authority did fratsmit by told thinking it was office business. I copied telegram to be sent to Springford, nor to devised, unless the whole work of handling the house ju question in company with a anuber of graph, as a telegram a certain mossege well exactly what was written on the peper, and know what were the statements you refer to letters for obliterating purposes be taken out of police is plain clothes. He shut the door and ex knowing the same to be not a telegram on the niter sopying it I landed both the paper and I know nothing either of the us of Emsley's Chinese hands, shishis ut practicable.

name. I am quite ready to defend any retion

When the accommodation is improved, it will defendants arrested. He seized the gambling 10lb 11th October, 1893, of Victoria in this the telegram to Mr. Klieze.

Ju reply to Mr. Frankie witness said-The Springford may take, sud us to compensation implements. The house was act a dwelling eelong, contmary to the provisions of Ordfinsaco

pioce of paper handed to co by Mr. Chiene wis and page, both are due to mo and I am claims also much casier to water that no pilor la false pretences from their relativt.

foring takes place. house; it was only used for gambling. First 14 of 1893."

A. M. Thomson, P.M.G. dofendent said, “I am a tailor and want there Mr. Gedge said (but that charge was not for a piece of platz white paper Stanley Stresting for them. Also for money advanced onl

17/10/1898. to collect money," Secand defendant said, "Ilated by them in sy way, and suggested and 3. Smith wore the paper and Mr. for wilful damago to saven pistics in my factory

astonecutter; I went there to call my

that his worship shall look ut tas svorn in Klieve pointed ent to where to pat them. and other matters Ho shall hear from me in no broiler." First and second defendants wEEK formetini. The charges e read by his worship There is one in the office of the name of J. T. modsured them." I have since gentil a writ on bukalf of Mr. Springford against defendant each fined $25, or tro months. The rest were wero practically vonprehensive, but he thought Smith, and I do not know any one of that name. finci $4 each, or 10 days.

the words ho hnd rem cut were the bettor I had never sopive telegram for M. Klionaolaiming $1,000 during Ba

Mr. Francis-I have no questions to ask Mr. worde. The others soared to be very short. before. It is not my business sa a rule to copy. There has reconily bona some trouble in the

Ha bad brought three charges against deleu- telegrama. There was nothing else on the paperTaringa

besides these words. I cur't say exactly whosa The cross-examination of the witne Kliens. Shanghai Volunteer Corps, concerning which dant. ths Union says:-The trouble in the S.V.C. is

Commander Hastings said he would suresid bandwriting sa on the paper. I think it was was deferred

The further hearing was adjourned until to Mr. Leno'a. I hare Hoen Mr. Kliene's hand not yet over. It arose out of a disagreement the charge

Mr. Gedge, continuing, mid there were this writing frequently air. Kliene's donk is close day. between the Commanding Oficer and the Shoot-charges against defondant, and the charges to mine, but I did not see him writing on the ing Committee, and the Intler si a letter

ware brought, as he had already saiti, under sed paper. Mr. Klieue did not any where the HONGKONG GENERAL CHAMBER the former. He referred the watter to the A. B, WATSON & Co., LIMITED. Municipal Council who appointed a committee

tion of Ordinance 14 of 1804, which road os message was going to or coything about it.

Replying to Mr. Gedge witness said-The of ex-Volunteer Offcors to report on it. They follows:-"Every pordon who forges or wilfully have eluce done as requested and are reported and without due authority altere a telegram or exact words I wrote were," Springford, Clay. that the tone of the lotter was not such as to attera a telogram knowing the same to to top, Riojun Herz. Wife eables coming. Re sivans: the discipline of the Corps. The Coun-forgod, or wilfully and without due authority al turn. Apply passagu Yusan Matters ar eil the demanded an apology from the writers teend, or who transmits by islegraph as a toleranged. Emslie. Stanly street. J. T. Smith." By the Diagistrate don't know defendant of the letter, and report has it that a threat was gram, or utters as a telegram any message or held out of withdrawal of their ootamission if communication which he knows to to not a tale. I bave never seen him in the offer.

Edwin Klepe id-I vas an assistant in the [24 the apelory was not made. Having in calmer Kram, shall, whether he had or bad nst av in-

momenta accepted the committer's fading, an

tent to defrand, be guilty of a misdemeanour, Equitable Life Assurance Society up to today. offer and two sergeants have apologised, the and shall be liable, on summary conviction, to a I have resigad my positfus. I have a copy of

The minates of the previous meeting (hield on officer at the same time tendering hisresignation, Sue not exceeding $30, and, on conviction on my resignation with me. I know defendans. This, we think, is a pretty fair version of the information is the Supreme Court, to imprise I first made bis acquaintance the day after Me. Hochwaldy

THE WORKING OF THE FOST OPPICE, with certainty beanse the Volunteers are tot not execiding 1 months. A sub-section of Friday, the 8th October.

Head reply of the Acting Coknlal Secretary, allowed to write to the Press, though unturally tion the expression vales-rata means a written over the New Victoris Hotel. Buchwaldy is a dated 2:st, Colaber, to the Chamber's lelier of section 6 said: For the purposes of this wo. called that day at the office in Ionhouse-street. tho matter has been talked about and we have put two and two together with the above result. printed message or communication ent to er dork in the employ of defendant. I had a con- the fath idem forwarding copies of the com- delivered at a post effec, or the oleo of a vorsation with Banksaky, and in coaeoquence paints made by Mary. Cowasjon, Pallanjee & ut that consormatica. £ went to Buchwaldy's Lo and Gibb, Livingston & Úc, of correspon- telegraph company, for transmision by tale

office at defendant's ators that afterunen. I

dence being lost Copy of a repark by the Fout graph, or delivered by the post offies or n

did not aro Ruskwally but I saw defend- felugraph.company misstige og copi

master-Comural was appended, and the reply aut. I bad son defandant before that

stated that H. E. the Acting Governor wond munication transmitted by telegraph." AL- other sub-sotion SalkThe expression day and knew who he was, but had ever be gird to appoint three members of the Chun- company. been introduced to him. Defendant said her to conduct the suggested inquiry into the telagraph company, means any

to me. Are you Mr. Kliero?" and I working of the Post Office if, after perusal of corperation, or perseus carrying en tho baɛí.

I then anid, "I came to Boo use of sending blograms for the publia wider replied "Yes"

sidered desirable:

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At the monthly meeting of the General Committee of the Hongkong General Chamber of Cominere, held at 4 pm on Tuesday, the fet November, Present Mussn. R. M. Gray, Chairman), Herbert Smith (Vice Chairmas), A. Baupt. J. J. Bell-Irving, T. Jackson, A. McConachie, N. A. Saitis, and B. C. Wilbor (Jourstory)

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ONLY MEWmications relating in the mana columas | trouble, though it is difficult to learn tho details mont with or without hard babour for a period Springford left the colony. I think it was on the 11th, Oct. were rand and confirmed.

wherdd be addressed to The EDITOR.

Corresponder is met for ward their name andadas

with communications addreased to the Haktor,

or publication, but as evidence of good faith,

A torters for publication should be written on one esde of the paper only.

No anonymously signad communicativora. that ħana already appeared in other payers will do inserteds

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MARRIAGE. ·

On the 3rd November, 1898, at the Holy Trinity Cathedral, Shzogai, by the Rev. H. C. Hodges HA, CHARMS HENRY GODFREY; Assistant Müni-

cipal Engineer, to MANY ELIZABETH, daughter of James Reynolds HEWLETT, E., Chicago, U.S.A., and adopted niece of Daniel Hewlett, Esq, of Barn- | wood Court, Gloucester, England.

DEATHS.

At & Medway Villes New Brompton, on the 1012 September, 1896, at the residence of her son- in-law, Staft Com. Lens Sovin, H.N, SARAT AGS. widow of the Rev. T. K. STEVENSON, late of Khang

hai, ngel 65 years.

-At Tientsin, on Waluesday, October 201ı, · 1899, EDITI NA, the dearly beloved wife of W. K BRATZIATE, aged 20 years and 7 months,

The Daily Press.

HONGKONG, November 9th 1898,

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

(SUPPLIED TO THE "DAILY PRESS."]

LONDON, 6th Noroúbor.

THE VESSION OF THE PHILIPPINES.

Colonial Secretary's Offico. Houghoug. 25th October, 1899. Sir Ia coatinuation of my lattor No. 1957 of the 21st instant conesrbing the Generul Post Office, please ses enclosed copies of tre lettery from Bosers Hants, Wegener and Cars pay to the Postmuster-General; and also copy Istier. from Mosirs Herbert Dout and Com. pany, of Canton, to the Postal Agent at Can-

This correspondence is sent with a view to illaatsling that portion of Mr. Thomson's re- port already in year hunds which alludes to the many ways of losing letters that it is imposible to disorer and which constantly cannot be guards against by the Fostal Authorities. I have the honour to b, sir, yong mest obedient servant,

1. SELCOMDE SMITH Aoling Colonial Secretary. R Chatterton Wilcox, Esq., Secretary, Heng kong General Chamber of Cormorco.

6.The benefit to be derived wontil therefore be almost exclusively confined to Europeans,

(1.) Those at least comparatively well-to-dis. who form themselves tato three sincces, 128

(2.) Boldiers and milerò, &c.

Poor European,

The first is perfectly well ahla and willing to par the present rates, and the second bare the privilege of wading lattera ut 2 cents, or jā. already.

7-The Jast class (beachcombor) is not ore to encourage in the matter of writing home, as I should say poorly all their correspondence would consist in trying to obtain money on mors

8-English residents here, too, require no

¦ inducemout to keep up a borvention with home. it is quite the extraordinary exception to find one who has the intration of staying after retiremont anywhere bot in the United Kingdom,

9--I fuil to ess any advantage frogs an Imperial joint of view as regards this colony, bnt. If it is still considered by the Imperial Anthorities that there is some advantage I do not see why they should not make up the loss to the colony, which ateslutely does not partici- path

10-The ten cent mte, too, for a long time just about paid the expenses of the General Post Office, and sit this year there is a larga increase of revenue, with corresponding bask news; it is the intention of the Government lo devote a portion of the increase to much needed improvemente.

IL-If the rate is reduced there will be some enity in futuro in obtaining more fanda For the Office in oneo they are required,

13- therefore suggest the following medi- fication, viz. That letters may ba neať at da,

per oz. once a fortnight per English mail,

vid Gibralter. I love no doubt no additional agreement with the F. &.0.8. N. Co. could ba entered into to provide for this.

Hongkong, 12th October, 1893. The Postmaster Genbeal, Hongkong.

K-On the other hand, if the Imperial Gor- Sir,-Ws log to bring to your notice that atrament insists on the scheme, let it remit a the dis of this cant re posted a lotter ad. perirent pays towards the loss on the English dresset--Mr. L. Hecatomp cate of Messra.

mail subsidy. Lauts and Hassloop, Swatow, for which no kare gol the resiver's stamp in our book We guota that the letter weg forwarded by L. Hai, but till now Kir. Hagley is not in the possa sion of the mentioned latiar-We have, &c.

Lapis, WAGNER & CO.

Hongkong, 17th Dotober, 1895,

Sir,Bearer, our Portuguese assistant, bus

The Spanish Commissiouors have virtually whatever nuthority or in whatever manner sich Mr. Buchwalds." Then I said, "Springfors.The above nuned ropert, sneh à course was con! To the Postmaster General, Hongkong.

INCIDENT.

Defer-

misinformed at when answering our inquiry whether the letter which bad been reported from Svato a issing had boon forwarded by him through the Post Office. We have received Lo-day notion from Huntaw. that the letter lits

LUTS, WRENEE & Co.

14--I may also add that the new rate would bo awkward with our stamps on the decimal system, and that a number of mistakes might bo exposted.

15. Some of the above objections also apply to the proposal ve parcels," which if adopted work mean a loss of $4,000 more per annu.

A. M. THOмACN, N Foytmuster-Gonorat.

24th October, 1898.

Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce.

Hongkong, 3rd November, 1898... Sir, I beg leave to acknowledge roosipt of mitting for the consideration of this Chamber a siropter from the Secretary of State for the Colonies covering the report of the Duke of Norfolk on the result of the Conference on Postage within the Britisk Spire, together with a memoranduma by the local Postmaster- General on the contemplated changes in postal rates, and requesting an expression of opinion thereon.

A farther letter from the Government in rejected the American domand for the cession company, corportion, or perzons way ant or be

has left my ha owing me money, of the Philippines.

constituted. That was the law. The facts daat said Springford owed his money too. I continuation of the correspondence, and enolas were shortly these. He about mil before his then went away. The next time I saw him waning copies of letters illustrating one of the LORD SALISBURY ON THE FASHODA worship a gentleman of the name of Benjamin as I was coming out of the Hongkong Hotel the Postmaster's contentions, was read. Also a bet. Emely and alsa a gentlemen med George same evening, I told him I had just heard ter from Mature; Helse & Co, giving two farther At a banquet to Lord Kitchener at the Man Springford These gentleman were for some that Springford had left the town by the Riostrations of Postal shortcomings. (Others book revived after having benn ovaz esriod to your despatch (No. E,007) of the 28th ult. trans-

time in the employ of defendant es pianoforte jan Mare. He and he would go and see Doa- have since been received

plants. Luners and repeirors and maiufacturers ofcon, bis lawyer, the first thing next morning to It was decided to write in reply to the offer. Fecchio and we therefore have to apologize for They were jointly played in dotos-try and get Springford back. Nothing else of His Excellency to appoint a Cummies of the untruth told me by our employé, who bus to dants store in Queen's Rind. Alout Angast passed between us that orening. The port time inquiry from members u the Chamber that, band you this letter.-Yours, sta.. 30th Emsley was dismissed by Str. Icobinson, I saw it was on Saturday, the next day. I na while appreciating the aileation, the Committee a Emaley alleged wrongfully, as Mr. Kabieron not quite a whore I met him. It was in his wore of opinion that it was onteide the protines alleged Infully. Eensley squadly brought store, I think. He told me it was too exper- of the Chamber to undertake such a duty, an astion against Tabius for dangos for sive a thing to get Springford back in the which could be better dealt with by the Govern- breach of enatruct and also for two months ordinary way, that was to send a constable for ment wages which Mr. Robusos had refused to pay him and pay his passage back and the coualabie's bim. That action was brought in Us Sam exponses. He said he would have to think of mary Court Emsay, subsequently to his another way. That is all that passed that das. dismissal by Robinen, was employed by

I next sa him on the following Monday letter of the 15th September forwarding the 10th instant and was unfortunately missid Kess. Lace, Crawford, and Company as believe the 10th I think I met him in Quson's a pisaforto tamor, and Robinson thereupon Ioad--I am not quite sure-but afterwards I

sion Hense, Lord Salisbury said that be had re- caived a notification that the occupation of Fuhods was valueless to France, who had re solved that the codprtion should cons, Ho Lord "Salisbury) could not say that all cansos of suatroversy were removed, they probably were mol, but the soute and somewhat danger, ous question had teen gat zid of.

THE FRENCH PRESS ON THE FASHODA EVACUATION.

The French Prins in rasigued, but doclaro that the Fashoda question will raakle for

Cantor, 20th October, 1808, Mr. H. L. Higgs, Present,

Dear Sir-Wo, beg to advise you that the letterreported by Messrs. Gibbs, Livingston & Co. of Hongkong as missing has been found. The latter is question was duly received by us an

Apologizing for The trouble that we have

Oficials-We.me, etc.

long time, is view of the attitude of Great brought an action against Ensley to restrafu went with him into his shop. Then lie sekconstraction of a harbour of refuge for sell cansed both to you sad the Hongkong, Postal domain of discussion. If, however, the Com.

The extradition case has been adjourned until | Britaiz. The newspapere urge the formation Dext Monday.

of a strong Freneų Coloniul Army.

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Marquis Ito was to leave Shanghai for Japan en the 5th Noçambar.

A boxing tournemout. For the light-weight championship of Hongkong taken place at the Theatre Rogni to-night.

At the Magistracy yestaring the Chinoman who is charged with the murder of his wife wAA committed for trial.

The Viceroy of Chibli Las, we learn front the Peking and Tientsin Times, dospatched an oflcial with a detachment of cavalry to Lukas railway Rue.

is reported that 200 men of the Hongkong Rs.

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CRETE AND THE POWERS. The evacuation of Crate is practically com plate. The Powers here agreed to a email Turkish dotachment of troops remaining as a able of the Sultan's sovereignty,

Russia has formally proposed Prince Georgs of Grace as Commissioner General of Crete.

THE DEFENCE OF CANTON.

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Colony, and they strongly deprecated any retrograde movement which threatened renewed interference with the freedom of the port.

THE SINGAPORE CHAMBER AND LORD CHARLES VREIPORD.

HERBERT DENT. & Co,

reality of which is so manifest-1 have the honour to be, Sir, your most obedient erant,

CHATTERTON WILCOX, Secretary. To Hon Colonial deerstars

I am directed by the Committes to point out that, as the Secretary of State has ready an pounced that he has agreed on the penny rate for Hengkeng among other Crown colmates, the matter is practically removed from the

mittee are mistaken in this capposition, and the question le still open to argument, they ars of opinion that the Postranster-Glanera? in best qualified to give en opinion and that the remarka in his memorandum seem to supply the infor mation required.

The circular despatch of the Secretary of

Socratary, y

SIGNIFICANT FISIT OF A PARTY OF NORTH GERMAN, LLOYD STEAMSHIP OFFICIALS TO SAN FRANCISCO,

San Francisco, 3rd October. Dr. Wiegand of Bremen, Germany, general manager of the North German Lloyd Steamship Company, and Gustav II. Scarab it New York, the unsineen partner of Hamsun Oelrichs, with whom he is szociated in the management of the big steamglup dompany's affairs in this country, arrived her from the East on the de layed central overland some time after mid- night. They are guests at the Palace. With the party is Mrs. Wiegand and 0. Graus, Dr. Wiegand's secretary. The visitors ware met upon their arrival by Oelrichs, by whom they will be entertained during their stay in the city, The visit of the North German Eloyd steam-

PROFOSED WESTERN HARBOUR OF REFUGE, Bead letter from Government, dated 2nd Oct, sokmonlodging receipt of the Chamber's suggestion of Mr. R. Leigh, C., for the

craft at Belcher's Bay and recommending same him from practising bis profession or busimo to go to the Nipon Yuson Kaishe te ente the uaceful consideration of the Dovernment 1998 as a pianoforte tauer Hongquito by what name Springfood tracelled and The reply stated the Gerornment had given tong. These two actions were still pending. ask whether they would nosept a propale passage the matten onreint commideration, but before Springford was up to £eptember 30th in for Springford's return, and if they would coming to a decision desired information Di Hongheng Gonoral Chamber of Commerce,

·Hongkong, Sed November, 1995. the employ of Robinarn, and on or about that adries the cffice of the Nippon Yesu Kalaba atarina points, the chief being how the cast Wes

Sir, I beg to acknowledge receipt of your date left Robinson, As he was intimated, Kobe of this by telegram. He maggested talc- to be met, and whether the shipping com- Robinson refused to pay him some part of his graphing ta Springford at the same time as a munity would consent to the imposition of letteretthole and ultimo, enclosing State and the report of the Doks of Merfolk

a raport by the Postmuster Generel our the cour salary that month, and Springfard nordingly telegram was sent to the Nippon Yusen harbour or other due for the purpose, left lam. Thing he could better himself be Kaisha at Kobe. I went and made the

Decided to reply (after reference to M.plaints forwarded in my letter of the 16th idam, are returned herewith, as requested.--I have proceeded to Kobe, Japan. He was instructed suggested arrangement with the Nippon

B. CHATTERTON WILCOS, la left by the Japan:20 steamer Rieju Mara. Tuon Kaicha and returul to Mr. Robinson Leigh on suo point), stating that the Chamber and in which son state that His Excellency the the bonour to be, sir, your most obedient servant,

is of opinion that this necessary work should Officer Administering the Goretrinent will be

Secretary. and le left ander the assumed name of Claytou: office. Mr. Robinson, who had a letter ba paid for out of the general revenue of the glad to appoint thres members of the Chamber To Hon. T. Sercombe Smith, Asting Colonial Spelagferd would explain to bis worship why in his hand, told me he had received

to conduct sa inqury (ehould the Committee healed under that assumed name. Atay rate attar from Springford's wife, who was anxious

still thinks it accessary after perusal of Mr. to come out. Thu ho lictated a telegram to

Thomson's sport) to the working of the he left Hongkong, and he arrived at Kobo on

Post Ofles AMAN the 14th October last. On his arrival he wits me Isrote down what dofondnut diciated tɔ

Whilst thanking His Brcelloney for the In view of the numerous disturbances ju bandet a telegram which was dated Hongkong, moon on paper I had in my pocket. I

opportunity offerad, I am instructed to reply Kwangui and in some of the districts of Kwang 11th October, 1898, which appeared to have had no pencil, so I need defendant's pancil,

A lottar Lad been received from the Singapore at the Committed are as much convinged na aliao to put a step to all farther trouble on the tang, and sleu in consequence of the frequent words and was ud)ressed. "Springford, Claytor, had boop bopied out I destroyed it. It was Chamber of Commerce, dated 9th October, over of the reverssity for a searching investiga- been despatched at 3-15 p.m. It comprised 14 have not got that paper now. After it robberies within and outside the city of Canton,

Wifo cables copied oat by J. J. Gettierrez: The telegram forwarding sort of resolutions which had cation into the working of the Department in His Excellency the Viceroy Tau memorialized Rioja Mara, Kobe," und said,

Altown Springford Clayton, that dato best sent by that boily to Lord question, but they consider that it is not the The Paking wed Tientsin Timer mays :—” It the Throne ap the question of raising cousing. Return Apply parage Yen.

Charles Beresford In the letter the Singapore volunteer soldiers within the districts under Mutters arranged. Emasin. That telegraphio Kieju Mara, Kobe. Wife cables coring. giment will probably be with us for the winter,

his jurisdiction. A reply has been reenivad mesenge was handed to Springford by the mans. Mattete arranged. Emalie" (The words "Apply Committee erpressed the feeling that the Chan Proving of this Chamber to conduet it, Hongkong and Shnagkat were neces and they respectfully suggest that the but it is not definitely settled yet, we believe," approving the plan and ordering the Viceroygar of the Nippon Yusen Kaisha at Koha anpassage Yason were inserted on the suges early in a better position to form a trovarentent se more competont to find the We fancy our Tiautein freude will not have to strictly carry out such straugements as are sorrival at that place on 14th Celebar. After tion of the manager of the Nippon-unen competent ja guent upon the subject matter remedy for the evils campsised of and the

Kaisha. Defendant said if he' need Emsley's the satisfaction of seeing such a substantial noosary for the defases of Canton and its getting this mange, Mr. Springfood went on milition to their means of protection.

vicinity. Thervupon His Excellecoy ordered to Yellohama by the kime boat. mud in course. namo Springford would pay more attention to of the despatch,

A reply acknowledging receipt of shova was tha Punya end Namboi, Magistraten to isso quence of the enga ho returned by the Roja it. I did not know whether it was right to At the Magistracy yesterday Chan Fong, notifications calling upon the En-, or prin aru, which arrives at Hengisong on Sunday, use another roun's named on toy ping sodespatched on the 25th Oct.

A long disensation on the cijeol of Lord defondant replied that there was no harm in. vickeha coolie, was charged by a bones boy with cipal intubitants, to appoint an experienced Outober 30th. On his arrival he went to sco reckless driving and canalug personal injury was a representative for ecot strast to Emaley. He asked Emsley about the massage, it as long as the name was not exactly the Charles Beresford's pulssion in referezas to the supply of curtain information desired by same, adding that if anyone used the name. Complainant said he was going along Queen's stond at meetings to be held in the several and Emsley at once said he had never despaterod

"Rohimon

Lie Lordship oasted, and it was duolded to ᏄᎢ . Robertson", he should not Road with brewster's tilla on Meuday when charitable institutiara, such is the Oi. Tak it. They both ban went round to the Tale

I was still furnish all the information obtainable. defendant knocked against him and broke zomo Tong Kwong Chat Hospital, Kwong Tan graph Campany's-olies and asked to see the say they were using his name.

IMPERIAL PENNY POSTAGE. battles he was carrying, the bottles outling his Horpital, &o, to deliberate apon the beat original mesuga, They saw it und Dandey dubious about it and nuwertain as to whether

Road despateb from the Government, dated Biram diruted to acknowledgu the re leg. Defendant did not call out to him. De method for the defence of Canton, the expenes: there and then said the message believer it was quite right, and defaudent took up fondant, who said he told complainant to clear to be levied upon the inhabitants and to frame heu despatched by Jim and was a forgery.a lagal book. I presume it was "Beary man 28th Dotober, transmitting a bizonlar from theipt of your biter of the 15th ultime, regrip oficials has given rise to the remour that ont, was Good $5, or 14 days, and also ordored regulations; &c. is understood that eash He must re back a bit. Prior to Springford his own lawyer." Then is turned up and read Secretary of State covering report of the Daking the formation of a Harbour of Istage, west thoir business Lure way have something to do with the contemplated establishment of a new to pay compensation.

shop is to space one or two men for enrolment leaving Hongkong he lived with a man naman sathing and said,Ful £100 due caly of Norfolk on the result of the Conference on of the Sanghter Hoes for the scomodation line of statubes moross the Pacific, let mons of "The gentlemen gould be induced to admit, when in the Volunteer Corps without pay. Con- Edward Kline, He awed Kliens sope modey, so this is not really fraud. It is not defread Postage within the British Empire, together of small craft during the summer gale. This afternoon on the Happy Valley the mandout Ifo is also enjoined to see to the sad on the evening of Friday, the 7th Onining anybody of money or anything So I be with a report from the local Postmaster-Gen. The subject has had vari corsieraden door yesterday, that the company was unton

plating any such undertaking. Secretary Hongkong Football Ohab will hold an Inter arrangement of his navy and keep a stricte, en Runwaldy in the employed him, and left. I took the draft of the oral on the proposal to extend the principle of but before coming to any dealion in the matter Club Dutch-White v. Rad. Kick-off at hall-look-out.

of Robicson, went to Kliene's office and made telegram with me. I next saw him on the Panay Postage to Hongkong Mr. Thomson it would be useful to know how a breakwater of past four o'clock. While-F. H. Kew, goal:

a commaulcation to him. In consequence of Tuesday afternoon in his ytore, and he handed estimates that its loption will sutail a loss of 400 Varde in lungth would furnish a deep water reus, speaking for General Montrer sigand,

This money

from $20,000 to $80,000 to the revenue and that refuge of some 80 nires, how the expone of

**Our visit here is purely one of business and H. W. Locker and A. §. Anton, backs; W. W.

That concminication Elions, on the afternoon the $40 in bank notes, taging

I took this if the contemplated reduction in paroul postage such an undertaking is proposed to be defrayed; while on the coast we will naturally, look after of the same day, called at Robinson's store to fs for Springford's passage." seo ilachwaldy Instead of soning the latter henney straight to the Nippon Yuex Knisha bonds it will involes a further loss of some whether the shipping comnually would coussut

of business conditions. It might be a good. saw Robinson. Kiians would detail to his way and paid it to the mainger ked the manager $4,000 portaver. The opinion of the Charn to the imposition of harbour or other does to the company's laterssta bere and make a study chip what passed between himself and licbinson to renelre this monty as a deposit for Spring her on the question was therefore requested by ourer the cost of tho vluge and whething the

H.. the heting Biorerner,

position of adjacent Vurine Lot Holders in thing for the North Corman Lloyd to establish iagaand would say that that was the first time beford's passage, and he took the money and gave

ever saw Robinson. Ho found out afterwards, 140's rocipit in Roviuson's nime, at my request. It was solved to reply to the effect that it congestion with the project leg wan considered line of steamers across the Pacific. Who can *** | carried into effnot very Boou, That would be the ane evening, that Springford loud gone It was agreed il Springford Hot come back seemed Lu the Committee the sction of the I bave the honour to be, Sir, your tout. If it is contemplated it will not be "a big undertaking and requires much careful the money would be refunded to Robinson, Secretary of State in announcing that he had obedient servant, to Japan, and mating Robinson ia i Hong-

TSERCOME SMITH,

consideration. We are now looking about. kong Hotel be tell him of thie. On the 8th kept the rodeipt until the Nippon Yuson agreed to the peony rate for Hongkong bad -

Acting Colonial Snoretary. October Kliene met Robiran at his store. On Kaisha advised Eubinson that Springford was readered its foregone conclusion; bat, they

to: Victoria and wall for Japan on the Empress the 10th October be saw him again, aul Robin coming in to Héroshino Mar. Thon I had were mistakes in this view, the Postmater R. Chatterton Wilo Eng Buoretary, Hongking intelligence. From here we will go

kory Coneral Chamber of Commerce. The N.D. I steamer Konigsberg, from Ham son arled him to Bxd cat from the Nippon Ydeot. a chit fer the steambent company to call at General was bast qualiffed to give an opinion,

line on the 10th, inst. The North German Lloyd has large interests in afspan and China. arg. left Bingapore for this port on the Atlasha as to how Springferd had traveled to their office. I did so and I handed hook the road that the Tameka in his memorandu

The company now operater erge steareers tant, and may be expected listu on or about Japan. He wont to the offes of the rom delt. I kept the paper on which I had written appared to supply the information desired. the IIth instant.

between Bremen and the They afford rany, and then retune to Robinson, with the mosange dictated by difensity in my pocket

monthly service. WearTuking two 10,000. ton steamers for this merrion hd in September of next year this company will have a fort. nightly eervice between Germany and the Orient. We will spend a month in Japan and another month in China bofere rating to Gorman.""

Dr. Weigand could not be induced to say more about his trip and plous than this. Tho

Howard, C. T. Kew, and J. D. Danby, halves;

LATEST STEAMER MOVEMENTS.

The N. Pusténuer Mouma:thshire sailed

H. B. Bed wall. N., P. A. Cox, G. fl. N. Sex- Béton, W. S. Browa, and A. N. Otber, forwards.

-P. G. Darios, RA, goal; H. Pluckney from Yokohama for Portland, yesterday. and W. Boroby, backs; A. Brooke-Braith. The P. and O. steamer Shanghai left T.C.Thropp, R.O.R., and B. Maryatt, B.A gore for this port on the 7th inst, at 5 par habris, G. D. Campbell, H.KR., J. F. Noble, A B. Lowe, H.A. Such, and H. CB. Hancook,

forwarde.

The I. and 0. steamer Brindisi loft Binga. Pars for this port on the 7th inst., at 4 p..

The steamer Lotimbre left Bombay on the 7th inst, aftornoes and may I expected here on or about the 20th instant,

RONATION FROM THE COMMITTEE

PROPOSED HARBOUR OF REFUGE

Colonial Secratury's Ollies,

- Hongkong, Band Uztabar; 1898,

PENNY POSTAGES

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 28th Ontoluir, 1898: Birds divdetet to transmit for so

"A football match ander- Ragby" rules has been arranged between the Hongkong Football Uni and a team ropresenting HB.M: Roral Navy, to be played at Happy Valley to-morrow Kick-off at 4.50 p. sbary. The representa-

The_F. M. steamer Ching, with mails, ko, whom he hat a long wouversation. It was until the Tuesday, 1 Qubiber 12th when I Le Vie-Chairman al-As 1 nm Jesting fires of the Nary will play in white jorney from San France to the 20th ultime, in uo is 10th October that Es lelogram Lauded it to Mr. Gutierres to copy it, and the the coloty on the 12th instaut for home, I bag and the Club in colours. We are not yet Hesolalu, bus arrival at Yokohama, and will wts dickatel by Robinson to Iliess. Kliene sopy produced in the same. I forgot to men- to tender my reciguation from the Committee. wosived the npipes of the Nany "team, but the leave for this port this morrow morning, vis took it down in his own hund-writing. Unfor. tion that in the mossage dictated to me by Ro I may perhaps be permitted to any and I bave sousidetation of the Ghamber of Com selection of the Club has been made as follows: H. Artbar, back; P. G. Davies (Capt.), M. Wilkinson, B. James, and H. Hannook, backs; H. G. Campbell, G. Badmoz. Thorn- hill, books; A. H. Barlow, W. Loring, R. W. Castle, E. E. Descon, B. G. Parker, W. J, Edmonston, and J. B. Morrell, forwards. Mr. E Anton kas undertaken the dution of

Isisud Sas, Kobe, Nagasaki and Shanghai.

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tunately he was tuhle to produce the denft of biason the word Retura was used After been conusated with the Committe for a good simular from the Secretary of State for the ths telogram dictated by Robinson, but that copying the telegram Gallerres banded it to tonay youre that, in my opinion, owing mainly Colentes covering the report of the Duke of sens on the 11th Gotebor banded by fliszo to a me together with the draft I then sent the to careful, good work and sladiă moderation Norfolk on the result of the Conference Portuguese pork in the same office used the telegram og to the Telegraph Office in the treatment of matter coming within its Postage within the British Empirolak Gutierrez, who oodied the telegram out Mr. by nepolie. It was folded up in an scope and in the expression of its views, the copy of a report by the lonal Postmaster Beck would produce the original telegram corelopa I gavortho- olie $30 fu moto Chambar is arorger now the it ever was General on the proposed change in the latter THE FLYING SCOTCEMAN Pry, instead of a Gutierrez banded the draft back to Klivne, with whloh to pay for the telegram, and ba, before, and itá advocacy, öneries considerabis pelago and parcel postage radio is afo enclosed, visitors will remsta in the city overal days and Tu FLYING J write 200 words per dip.

The Offer Administering the Government WAVELLEY WOUKS, Bwana, together with the telegram, and the latter was brought back change. I paid the money on this weight, I wish it continuing success

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