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| steady policy of encroachment and advance in Central Asia. It is obviously the intention, of the Russian extremists to lead up to an ultimate challenge of Britain's supremacy in Afghanistan. In Persia, Russia bas

Afghanistan she bus at present to play a very quiet, not to say underbund, game,

The Frosch gunboat Surprise was in the dockyard at Fooohow ou the Ird/inst

The British storeship Hunder left ont Saturday for Weihaiwoi, and the German

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“KIRBHAN” ÉTAKEN THE WATER.

A large and representative company assembled

already got a very firm foothold, but in cruiser Hertha arrived yesterday from Laban THE CHINESE INDEMNITY, / at the Kowloon Docks on Saturday afternoon corrugated fornuces. The boilers are designed

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to witness the launching of the river steamer for a working pressure of 180 lbs. per square Kinskan. The ceremony was performed by inch. The Kinshan is handsomely appointed Mrs. Siobs, wife of Mr. N. A, Sioba, and passed and fitted throughout with electric light. She off most successfully, the steamor gliding has bean entirely built by the Book Company, easily down the slips and entering the water the material being imported from home, and has with soarosty a splash. As she lay on the been surveyed by the Board of Trude to pass slips, the Kishan, gally bedecked with flags the foreign-going paskengar certificate require-

Losos, 9th January, 7.45 p.m. U.S. CONCESSION TO CHINATI

The New York Post states on unquestion-running fore and aft, promiment amongst ments.

them that of the Dook Company, gave the Spectator no accurate idea of her great size, and helped him to realise not only the extent of the rascures of the Company which had so the undertaking involved in her building, but

successfully discharged the task of giving shape to the largest steamer yet built in Hongkong. For its work the Dock Company is to be hoarti ly congratulated.

On the stand from which the launching The United States intends to accept pay-ceremony was performed had been erected a

The Paris Motin, the first piper to exposeable authority that Mr. Hay, the United question, as it now stands, we dealt briefly the Humbert frauds, hinta at what may prove States Secretary of State, has made a strong the closing scones of this tragi-comic adventure a few days ago. Since then a new Russia-the whole family living happily for the rest declaration in support of China's contention SEASON move in Core has been reported. It is to

be noted that Russia recently abated her is extremely likely that the Humberts are on-

of their days upon their ill-gotten millions. It that four hundred millions Haikwas thets activity in Corea, concentrating her atten-titled to claim the benefit of the Statuts of are all China can pay without serious tion on Manchuria. Now that the occupa-Lipitations. They are charged with forgery,

financial difficulties. tion of Maneburia is an accomplished fact, roaking neo of forgeries, and obtaining money she proceeds once more to re-open the ou false pretences. The juge d'instruction Corean question on the old lines. Fre-before committing his prisoners, will have to quently in the past have we seen attempts show that the crimes of forgery and making use to get Coren to adopt a Russini as principal of forgery were committed after May 1, 1692, adviser, almost as frequently have the and the swindles before May 15, 1899. Unfor- tunately it appears to be quite certain that the Coreans been urged to unite their telegraph forgeries of the Humberts were committed mora system with that of Russia-a proposal not than 10 years ago. The Crawford testament war in itself menacing, bút dangerous as part of dated 1877, and the famona compromise between the Russian game.

the American brothers, and Modano Humbert took place in 1883.

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COREA.

The Tsar's representative at the Corean Jubilee celebrations conveys an invitation to the Crown Prince to visit the Russiau Coari.

THE DARDANELLES QUESTION, It is believed that Austria and Italy will follow the oxample of Great Britain on the question of the passage of warships through the Straits of Dardanelles, but that Germany and France will hold aloof,

BRITISH TRADE.

LONDON, 8th January.

CLERICAL

Russia is moving in-two other extremities of Asia. It is impossible not to admire the

The following Notification was inued by skill which marks the triple stroke. Surely H.D.M. Cousal at Foochow on the 9th ult.

"I have been requested by the Fahkien it may be thought, one of these threa Mining Board to inform British subjects that disputes raust result favourably to Russia, applications for mining concessions must The returns of trade for 1902 shes an and if in the other two she is defeated to made in accordance with the followingrenes in imports of £70,000,000 and in she will at any rate suffer no loss. A grave ing regulation Foreign merchants wishing exports of £3,500,000 as compared with 1901. cause for anxiety arises from the doubt to apply for mining concessions must in whether the British Government will be the first instance prepare a detailed statement sufficiently wideawake to watch the outcome.

of their proposed operations and declare their in all three regions of the world. Under willingness to abide by the regulations establish- Lord SALISBURY's leadership, its record ined by China. They will be required to specify how the necessary capital is to be raised apd Asiatic affairs was not particularly glorious, hu mach it is proposed to raise. They mast in some respects it was even painfully bail indicate in what district the main There are not wanting indications of a situated, on what hill and on what part of the change for the better, but the task which hill, giving the measurements of the ground is apparently before Great Britain is and furnishing a plan. Their applications arduous one. There is fortunately, how

must be made to the Fuhkion Mining Board ever, aa-aspect of the Corean question, the through their Consul." principal aspect indeed, which presents the case more favourably for us. The chief country interested in the non-alienation of Coren is Japan, our now ally, and A.S. WATSON & CO, Japan's concern in Corena affaire

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hardly be denied even by the warmest friends of Russia, who taunot but admit that Japan has a right to usk, what Russia intends and that she is deeply effected by the continual march of the other toward her frontiers. As long as Jupuu is Say Consorziontions relating to the new columns an independent, country, she cannot afford visi rets must parred their names and ad.to ee anything approaching to Russian suzerainty in Corea. In our alliance with Japan we may see the best guarantee against extension of the Russinu frontier further eastward than it now lice-which we are now compelled to admit is on the Corean border.

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The state of affairs between Great Britain

The appointment of Hon, C. W. Dickson to bo an Unofficial Member of the Executive Council of Hongkong is ustified in the Gazette.

H.E. the Governor has been pleased to necept the Lesignation by Captain James McG. Forbes of his commission in the Hongkong Volunteer Corps.

A French port offlea has italy been esta Wished at Fonchow, so that for so small a port

LEASES OF SEA BED.

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The following notice appears in the Gazette :- Notice is hereby given under the Foreshores and Sea Bed Ordinance, 1901, Section 3, that it is proposed by His Excellency the Governor to grant, under the mid Oráinnoce, leuses of two adjoining lots of een bed os land covered by the sou sitants off the Eastern shore of the Island of Lantre in the Colony of Hongkong to be known and registered in the Land Office as Lantao Marins Lots Nos, 1 and 2, the aid two Lots surround the Island of Ping than and Chao Kung and the limits and boundaries whereof are shown on a plan deposited and to be seen at the Land Office of Hongtong. Such lenses to be granted, upon the surrender of two agreement, for lesss of the premises dated the 14th day of Detober, 1899, and the 20th day of December, 1898, and of all claing thereunder, for the term of 10 years from the aspiration of this notice at the respectire rents of $1,000 and, $900 per annuiu and the premises to be used solely for the purpo e of searching for and ubtaining coral and shells and for no other purpose whatsoever.

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SANITARY MEASURES AGAINST

HONGKONG, A

THE SOMALILAND EXPEDITION, Bluejackets from the Pereeus and Poinone, the Punjab mounted infantry and the King's African Rifce are constructing a landing stage and forks at Obbia.

-PROPOSED ROYAL CRUISE. The King and Queen will cruise in the

Mediterranean eatin March on the Victoria and Albert.

MR. CHAMBERLAIN IN SUTH

AFRICA

CRICKET.

H.K.C.C. THE NAVY,

Raw, cheerloss and damp, Saturday last was anything, but an ideal day for cricket. In apite, however, of the unpleasant oliuatio von- ditions, the above match was played on the Club ground and ended in a draw very much in favour of the Navy. A good deal of difficulty. ship's telegraph, and by siply pulling tho was experienced in getting together a Club handle of this Mrs, Siebs released the restraining team, and the slaven that eventually took the dog-shores and allowed the Kinshan to enter field could not by any means be considered a the element for which she is intended. Owing representative one. Minus an efficient wicket- to the grease at one part of the alipway having keeper and weak in batting and fielding, it is hardened, the steamer did not immediately not to bo wondered at that the Club caine off respond to the freeing of the shores, but when second best; indeed, not a Tittle credit is due to the slight defect had been remedied slis slowly the team for their game struggle against

It would sem, began to move, gathering momentam as the their strong opponents. slips were cleared and gracefully taking the that already the cricket season is on the water umidat cheers and deafening explosions wane, and unless it is to expiro before its tine. of Chinese boimba and crackers.

greater koenuess must be displayed by the playing members. As usual, a inte start was made, chiefly owing to the unpunctuality of

Dock Company, presided, and wada the opening Ave minutes past noon wlieu' W. Dixon sent several members of the Club XI, and it was

remerke. He thanked the ludies and gentlemen down the first ball from the City Hall end. present for having attended the launching in | Word bad beaten Garde in the spin of the the face of the unfavourable weather prevailing, coin" but contrary to custom, nuit, as it turned and commented on the successful and graceful out, with disastrous resalts, he put his op manner in which the ceremony had been per-penents in first. Gardo and Bird were the first formed. Continning, he said that the task of pair of batsmen und Bird shared the bowling building and engining such a ship entirely in with W. Dizou. The start was an unfortunate Hongkong was the largest piece of work ever one for the Navy, as with the score at 7, audertaken by the Dock Company, and hej Garde. WAH well taken in the slips by J.

In the reading-room and library of the Dooks the company afterwards teasted success to the

inhaa. Mr. D. E. BROWN, chairman of the

sho *TER

The Bishop of Winchester has been appointed thought he was safe in congratulating the T. Dixon off his brother's bowling. Bedwell, to Canterbury.

Dock Company in particular and the Colony the next mou, succumbed to the first ball. in general on having successfully launched he received, and with bat & runs added to the biggest steamer over built in China, for the score, Bird was caught at point off a very some seventeen feet longer-berape stroke. Here, however, the Kayal dis- other dimensions be could not reenil-than asters and the Clab succusses ended, as, on Cooke the Yuen Wo, built in Shanghai în 1883. joining Jackson who had followed Bedwell a (Applause.) If the thief attribut, or one of determined end was made and the two batsmen the chief attributes, of success in the christen defied all attempts to dislodge them, Botli ing of a new alip lay in having a kind and played good, gound cricket and took the score warm beurt to perform the service, the Kinshan to 60 when the tifin bell rang. After lifa was likely to attain that success, and, Mr. Jackson was late-bu mistook the time for LONDON, 9th January, Brown anid, he had much pleasure in ask continuing--and so, by the courtesy of the Club ing Mr. Sieba to accept a bracelet, with Captain, Raymond was allowed to go in instead. the compliments and good wishes of the The lasi-comer might have been caught at Hongkong and Whampos Dock Company, cover off the brat ball be received and Mr. Chamberlain replying to the address

as a memouto of the occasion. In proposing was badly missed by Hickling <ff the second. a long life of success to the Kivihan, Mr,j but after these two escpes, he settled from the Beer loaders said that he would have

Brown hoped that she would so meet with the down and played exe-llent cricket. In the been better pleased if it had contained, bosidos demands, some recognition of what the British approval of the owners that before long they meantime, Cooke was playing uncommonly w-ll, The exiled would favour the Dock Company with another his cutting being especially Bae, und frequent Government tud already done.

changes in flin bowling seemed to have little or The toast was drank with enthusiasm and no effect upon him or his parluer. At length, Burghers would not be allowed to return unless order. (fear, hear, and laughter.)

how over, Raymond was bowled for a useful 32 they accepted the terms of peace. As to the

amidi cheers. Burghers in Europe, they should prove their

Mr. W. B. DIXON, obief manager of the end Jackson continned his innings. He should loyalty by accounting for the money they had

Decks, commented on the responsibilty of the have beea caught at the wicket almost at once, taken to Europe.

undertaking-in-building strip of the dimen-but after this he, too, played soundly and he sions of the Kinuhan, and said that had the and Cooks were still together when, at 3.15. Deck Company not done their utmost to execute Garde applied to closure; the total then the order ouce it had been received the lantebing being 197 for 4 wickets. Cooke carried out would not have taken place that day. In bringing at materials from home, 13) plates had been lost in the Red Sea, and as a conse- quence the boilers of the steamer were not so far advanced na the engines. He cohoed Mr. Brown's hope that the Company would soon receive an order for quotler ship, and said the owners might very well turn their attention to something more modern than the Hankow. Chin Liu Chek, a olerk employed in the Po(Langister.) Mr. Dizor said he was glad to see Cheang shop, Jervois Street, who was arrested present. Mr. Sisbs, the chairman of the Hong bowlers met with much sneness, but most

BEQUEST.

Mr. MacGregor, an East Indian Merchant, has left his fortune of 150,000 in equal portions to the corporations of Glasgow and Rangoon,

POLICE "COURT.

Saturday, 10th January,

BEFORE MB. F. A. HAZELAND

(POLICE MAGISTRATE),

ALLEGED EMBEZZLEMENT.

en a warrant ou Friday by Detective Sergeant

bis bat for an admirable 10 which con-

tained one-6 and surenteon 4'2. His splendid innings was somewhat marred by three chances

hard return to J, T. Dixon, a catch at the wicket, and a very hard drive to mail-of-but in spite of these little defects, his batting was thoroughly go d and a treat to watch. Jackson's 39 not out was a carefully played innings and to him almost equally with Cooke belongs the credit of stopping the rat which al one time appeared imminent. None of the Club

their

The following statement of sanitary measures J. J. Wait on a ebarge of embezzling $79, was kong, Canton, and Macao Steamboat Company of them bow'ed far bation then and Russin at the present moment appears Echo. Besides the French, we have the British, sdopted against Hongkong appears in the remanded. The warrant was issued on the 4th and coupled his name with the toast of the analysis shows, the Naval men having, at

we are now well off for post offices, says the

German, Japanese and Chinese offices,

It is notified in the Gazette that telegraphic. information has been

re eived from His Britannic Majesty's Consul at Batavia that the Government of Netherlands India has declared Hongkong to be infected with plague.

In the current Government Gazette the follow- og alteration in the rules for Kowloon School is published:-Rale V is amended to read as follows: In the case of a child joining in the middle of a term, foes will bo charged from the beginning of the month in which auch child joine

Girerament Gazette:-

Manila-Kongkong vessels may bring alcor. uge passengers, and, if health of Hongkong satisfactory, can proceed direct to Manila after 1st November. Fresh vegetables prohibited.

Lishon.--Portuguese Board of Health, Lisbon, on the 15th May, 1902, declared the ports of Canton and Hongkong as infected with cholera as from April 2nd, 1902,

Baugkok-Vessels from Hongkong or China ports must call at Paknang for pratique.

Netherlands India.-Arrivals from Hong kong, or vessals having called there, are subject to ten deye' quarantine from date of departure or since date of last plagne -cake

to be particularly unquiet, a fact which will perhaps justify us for so frequently touch- ing in these columns ou matters involving the country ruled by the Tsar. Just now there are three points in particular at which. British and Russin interests come into direct conflict, over the Dardanelles, in Persia and Afghanistan, and in North-eastera Asia. Neither of the first two questions concern us much out here, except in so far as they tend to produce friction between The the two great Powers involved. Durdurelles athair is really an international matter, for not only Britain but also all the Jeading Powers of Europe are affected by

The following returns of the average amount Bussia's violation of the Treaty of Purie. of banknotes in circulation and of specie in The fact that Gerumoy is inclined to give | reserve in Hongkong, during the month ended in to Russin is a sign of the continuance of 31st December, 1902, as certified by the modern Gorman policy, and we are there-rangers of the respective banks, are published with arsenic, raw woul and rage, bags or sacks fore rather surprised. at the iritation in the Gazette:-

which have already been used, coming from manifested at home. France naturally

Average Spania in Amount. Leserve. Hongkong or transhipped at this port. Also taken the side of her ally. If Austria and

$ it is temporarily prohibited to import from Hongkong into Netherlands India tapestry and Italy, as reported probable, agree with Great Britain, they will only be consulting their own interests, for neither of them can desire to see a new maritime Power in the Mediterranean, which is what is portended

3,601,657 1,900,000

on

board. Importation temporarily, probibited of animal refuse, claws and boots, animal or bunen hair and bristles, hides which are untanned and which are salted or cured

November but the prisoner got away, and it was not until Friday that the police discovered bis whereabouts. Since the issue of the warrant, more serious defalostions have been discovered; and bail was fired at $10,000. Mr. Grist presented and Mr. Holmes was for the defence.

THE DIOCESAN SCHOOL AFFAIS. The threa Chinamen who were arrested in connection with the recent burglary and assault at the Diocesan School were charged.

Dr. Atkinson, Principal Civil Medical Officer, said that on the 2nd inst.. at 9.30 am.. he Mias Skipton and Miss Hawker at the Govern ment Civil Hospital. They were both auffering from norraus prostration, and told him they had been assaulted early that morning by some Chinose. Miss Hawker boxe traces of the assault on her face, throat, and left arm, but these were no marks on Miss Skipton. The injury to Miss Hawker's throat might have been produced by pressure, which must have been

severe to cause such such an injury.

The case was remanded till Friday next of .15 p.m.

owners, the Steamboat Company and the China Navigation Company, who were allied in the

matter.

arst, considerable difficulty in scoring with any repidity, and had their efforts been bicked up by even average folding, the Naval score The toast having been respoùded to, Mr.

might well have been considerably smaller. Bison behalf of his wife as well as it was the fielding was execrable and the of himself, expressed is appreciation of catobing worse, and until the Club players the compliments paid them, and hoped the

realise the importunes of this branch of the Kishan would have a long and successful

game and get about remedying the defect, they must expect big scores to be piled up against them. In an almost hopeless position

career and cars good dividends. He then pro- posed continued prosperity to the Dock Com- pasy, coupling with the toast the name of Mr. Dixon and the staff of the Docks whom he congratulated on the turning out of such a Aue ship.

The toast was honoured, and when it had besu asksowledged by Mr. Dixon, the Hez. E. Shewan proposed the health of the manager of

the Kowloon establishment, Mr. J. Wilson, and the Dock Company.

there was not time to male rane, and, on the other hand, there was plenty of time to get out -the Clab started their innings. Faustawe and J. T. Dixou went in first, and, it must be and at once, they played very well, Dixon specially showing better form than he has praviourly. The score.

was taken to 46 before Fanshawe was caught for a useful 15, Woodgates hit a 6 and a 2, but then skied s ball

In his reply, Mr. Wilson montioned in con- The epidemic of plague, which has now been nection with valuable services rendered the to Bisset at mid on which that fieldsman beld. raging at Odessa for near y five months, is name of Mr. Jack and the other foramen in Fawcett followed, but at once lost his partner stated, on good authority, to have had the the Docks, without whose help the ship whe was smartly caught at the misket. J. T. following remarkable origin: An Austrian could not have been got ready in time, had played sterling cricket for 34 and he made vessai arrived at Odessa lost suramer, having on board the body of one of the crew who had died He also trusted that another order would be particularly fine strokes between point W. Dixon was out to a neat

and cover.

1,232,635 5,000,080 used embroideries unless they are transported on the voyage. As the ship's papers were inlaid, and with the Kinahan they would provocatch at point - Ward came in. By

order 19 far as the esnitary regulations were that ships could be built bere as well as any concerned, the Russian authorities did not make where. (Applause.) any objection to the deceased being interred in

as personal baggage or in consequence of change of residence.

careful cricket the score was taken to 86 when Ward was bowled off his pade just as he

Banks, Chartered Bank of India, Aus

tralia and China.

Bank Hongkong and Shanghai National Bank of China, Limited

ing Corporation...

442,165 160,000

Total $15,276,497 $7,050,000

In their report dated Hongkong, 10th by Turkey yielding to Russia in the present Janusry, Messrs. Erich Georg & Co. say - · LATEST STEAMER MOVEMENTS. dispute. As for the activity of Russia in A fair amount of business has been transacted

The N.P. Steamer Lyra sailed from Tacoma Persia and on the Afghanistan frontier, and during the week under review, and in several the attitude of which the latest manifesta-cases prices have advanced. The general tone for Yokohama on 6th inst.

The N.P. atoamor Glenogis tailed from tion is the statement of the St. Petersburg of the market is firm, and, although the Chinese Nove Vremya, commenting on Major this mouth, have acted as a sort of damper on

New Year's holidays, which fall at the end of Victoria for Kebe on 8th inst

The silk ox the N. P. steamer Glenogle arrived Magmalion's mission to Seistan, that privats | the market, it is generally believed that after New York on 6th inst. disputes between Persia and Afghanistan the Chinese New Year's festivities business will The "Mogul" Line steamer Braemar, from are no concern of England, and that Russ improve. The rates of exchange on Shangbai; Glasgow, Liverpool and Straits, left Bingapore illness suspected to be of the nature of plague,” | engines, capable of giving her's speed of 14 was good and the catching in direct con- cannot witness the despatch of the mission close at Tis. 724 for a T/T and TL. 72% for a on the 8th inst, and is expected here on the unmoved, these are all of a piece with Hussia's I three days' sight private bill.

15th inst.

the Roman Catholic cemetery. During the We have already published, particulars of the funeral ceremony au Austrian dag was hoistod Kinshan, but it will not be amiss on this appeared to be galing set. Fawcett left at 102 over the grave, and when the crew left at the occasion to repeat them. She is a steel twin. having played soundly, for his 22. Mackenzie conclusion of the service this flag was carried in screw stasmer, built for the Hongkong, Cantou played carefully. Lammert, after a lucky tatus by two seamen, who on the way back to and Marie Steamboat Co. Ld., and the Chiza nick for 4, was beautifully caught by the vessel entered different publichouses, in esch of which they laid the fly down when they sat Navigation Co., las a lengib between perpen-Bisset. Bird was caught by his namesako and down to drink. Shortly after, both those men dienlars of 290 ft.; breadth moulded at main then it was time, the total living reached 116 fell ill and quickly led and here long it was found that people were ill in every one of the deck, 54; breadth onlded at water-line, 13 it; for 8 wickets. Of course it was a "moral" win houses they had entered with their fatal flag, depth moulded to main deck, 13 ft.; and depth for the Navy, nevertheless a certain smount of which evidently contained piagus bacilli in its of hold to top of ballast tank 10 ft. 8 in. The orodit is duo to the Club batsmen for their suð- folds. These cases of illness the Odessa official vessel is fitted with two sets of triple expansion cess in staving off defeat. The Naval fielding health reporte euphemistically described as "an bat that there is now no doubt that they were knots; ahe kae a double bottom with water bal-trast to the Club's attempts in the same really plague.

last on the cellular principle, and her cylinders, department. Fitch bowind' well, taking 4