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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14ra, 1903

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and the losas undergone, au d the rest were. It is a significant sign of the state of affair TELEGRAMS. simply tiding over the immediate crisis, in in the Far East that the Japaness gunboats have now been ordered, to Newchwang for the the hope of something turning up in the

winter.

confusion of which they might in their own

Dowager-Empress and her myrmidons, the Faurach Li and YUNG-LY. Such was the direct result of the first error in miscuten-

perial Court, and following this grave error interest take by and bye advantego. Such up by listening to the biassed connais of was the position of nifairs. in China at the the Chinese Legution in London, and re-close of 1001, to which the errors and want ceiving into favour Li Hung-cuano, whome of discrimination of the British Foreign subserviency to Russia at the tire had Office had materially contributed. It would become a matter of notoriety to all in not be going too far to say that the same policy of drift has, with similar want of success, characterised our relations since,

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A bauquet was given to Governor Teft on hoed the Shawned in Manila Bay, on the 3rd inst, buforo that vessel left for Hongkong.

The Philippinas Esvo again been visited by a plague of locusts, which have descended in

Est warms all over the provinces,

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The Astor House Hotel Co.. Id., IO

advertising for a manager, applications to be wont by latter to is chairman of directors, 2, Kiuking Road, Bhanghai.

American papers are agitating for the abolition of the right of appeal against acquittal in criminal cases, on the ground that a man should be placed in jeopardy twice for

the same offanea.

A Dutch-Eurasiaa actress, Mrs. Charlotte Van Spreuw, professionally known as Miss Lot was found dead at Gaylang, lngapore, on the 3rd instaving committed suicide by hanging. Bhe was au actress of some merit, and was well known in Singapore,

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DAILY PRESS" SERVICE,

INTERPORT RIFLE MATCH.

Sucnoma, 14th November,

SHANGHAI BEATS HONGKONG. Shanghai's total is 915. [The above result, which we publish by kind permission of the H.K.E.A., puts Shanghai second, 12 points behind Singapore (927) and 21 ahead of Hongkong (891),—Ev, D. P.

RECTER'S SERVICE.

TURKEY AND THE POWERS,

Lostos, 11th November. The Austrian and Russian Ambassadors yesterday hunde the Ports their reply to the

CANTON.

[FROM OUR CSRRESPON DENT.]

Canton, 11th November. RUMOURED BIG BATTLE.

There are rumours of a great battle in the Walchow district, but these must be taken as having grown in the telling. However, a brigand chief seems to have been captured, though whether he is person of any importance may be doubled. The story,, which I give below, bairs signs of. touching up is the usual picturesque Chinese manor.

DRESH WITH LOBBERS.

The villagers of Cheung Tow Turg, not far from Walchow itasif, had suffered considerably from the rebbars in the neighbourhood under one Ma Wong Hui, With the arrival of the | energetic General Ng in Walchow the people se, however, to be plasking up couraga to. resist their oppressors, and so it was in this case. The Chioung Tow people attacked Ma

The Shanykas Daily Press, whose death we were erronously led to announce the other day, for the six months ending delober 31st, by a temporary cessation of appearance, and

Tha Customs revenue of the Philippines, recovered from its indisposition, manifested Porto'sanswer, renewing their recommendation. and his men, and held him at bay until the

ameunted to $4,500,000 gold.

came out on the King's Birtliday with a portrait of King Edward. We congratulate our contemporary on its recovery.

The cold Reason: may fairly be said to have set in. At least it did to officially" on the 10th josh, when the polics appeared in their winter clothing.

Honestly, in all this, Lord SALISBURY was working for the integrity of Chin, but the party with whom he was dealing cared little for the preservation of their contr when private interests stood in the way It was sufficient for man like La and Yoso. LU that it would last out their time; they awod'inthing to the future, it might very well be left to take care of itself. The Con- RECEIVED FROM THE LEADING

tinental uations had no such scrupies re LONDON AND PARIS HOUSES. garding tire aaloremy of China; if Chinese statesion were willing to treat for the di.. COMPRISING THE SIMPLER KINDS ruption of the country, it was not for them

Au American exchange, in nanouncing the to spoil the game: rather let it go on: Chinagagesat of Lient. Habana, of Merrimac fame, says it looks like new kind of “trust,” THOSE

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was big enough, and there were good pick to control the Hobson kisses"! ings to be Hul. To men in the position of RECHERCHE DESCRIPTION

Li HuNo-chan nothing is so mapalatable DAINTILY PACKED..

as advice. Lord Salispunt gave pleqty of advice, but he gave nothing else. The Co- finental Powers, led by Russia, gave, no advite, and one at least gave more substan tial proofs of its interest in the play. The issue could not be long doubtful. While the British Foreiga Office was listening to the specious suggestions of Portland Place, the AND ContinentalPowers were taking advantage of the position at Peking to fan the distrost with which England was regarded by the clique that had come into power round the Dowager-Empress, now de facto ruler, of Chinn. The outbreak of the "South The full report of the Military Parade and of African War, which momentarily taxed the Ball held at Gavecumpat 'House on the King's Birthday, as well as the full report of the efforts of the Empire, materially the proceedings at the laying of the foundation assisted the intrigues; e at least stone of the New Law Courts, will be reprinted of the Continental Powers Concerned in the Honghong Weekly Press, which will be itself in distributing to the members published on Monday. Orders should be sent of the Tungi Yamen the lying telegrams in today. catefully conected by the notorious Dr.

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To-day's competition of the Hongkong Bifle Association will be for the long rings up and sprous, commencing at 230 p.m. Ranges 700 and 300 yards, 10 shots, and

sighter at euch range,

Of the nine men (Malays and Dyak who murdered the French miner M. Jappeaux and his "boy" at Kunia Sut, in Malaya, some time go, four men have now been captured and are aro stil at large.

Yat-another story of the fall of an Americau

official comes to us through Manila exchanges,

In this case one Lieutenant Walsh, lato Supply Officer in the Insular Coustabulary, embezzled the funds of the Constabulary on two occasious, and on the first charge has been sentenced to 10 years' imprisonment. The second charge is under trial.

The compsigo in Manila in favour of the Appointment of Mr. A. W. Fergusson to the Philippine Commission scoma to have bees brisk. Of the two other candidates, Messrs Morgan Shuster and Wildey, one paper bluntly says:We don't want Shuster, nor do we want Wiley." We should imagine that for the. salts of the pages of Manila Mr. Shuster is eminently undesirable. That gentleman has a kuack of stirring up ill feeling.

The Hongkong Volunteer Corps will hold the following parades during the ensuing week. All units åt 5.30 pm on Tuesday, the

17th inst., at headguar

The Singapore Free Press says:-We should

not be atall surprised to find that the infixence and suggestion of Mr. L. A. M. Johnston, formerly Acting Postmaster here, now Post. master of Hongkong, was at the bottom of the negotiation betweon the British Goverdment and the United States for increased facilities between America and Hongkong.

THE British North Borneo Official Gazette of the 3rd October contains the following. announcement: It is hereby notified, by order of B. E. the Governer, that, if the Government decides to demonetise the British, Mexican or Hongkong dollar coins, demonetisation will nat take place until after three months' notion has been given to the public, by proclamation in the Gazette.

It is rather amusing to read the following. telegram and footnote in the exclusive- tele- grams column of the Northern Territory Times of Fort Darwiu-Adelaide, 17th October. Johanna Bloob idge, an old woman over sixty yours of age, has been burnod to death ni Fitztroy. Melbourne. This item is doubtless of painful interest to the old laty's friends, if she has auf. Our correspondent has been asked again and agaiu to telegraph only news directly affecting the Territory or dealing with matters of world-wide interest-and the above (and any others which might be quoted) is a good sample of our correspondent's .con- ception of what constitutes "news of universal interest."-ED.]

By kind permission of Major. Radcliff and officers, the band of the 93rd Burma Infantry will play at the Hongkong, Hotel from 8 to 9.30 p., to-night. The programme is as follows:-- March... "On the Rolling Deep"......Wilson Selection The Guy Parisienne Ivan Caryll Overtura. "The Sapphire Necklace" Sullivan Song "The Caterpillar and the Rose Curry Waltz "Autoureuse "

Berger Selection... "Reminiscences of Waits Godfrey

"Ozk, Czk. Descriptive Piece

Thurkm "God Save the King"

MENT.

Potage Cromo a la Reine Boiled Larqupă a-la-Regencó,

Jugged Hare Figeon Farcie and Given Pee Putties a-la-Mongles Roast Rib of Beef Roast Pheasant and Broad Sunce Boiled York Ham and Champagne Sauce Chicken Curry

of the latest Reform Scheme for Macedonia.

LATER. Telegrams from Constantinoplo by an'indirect

route, thus avoiding the Turkish censorship show that the Anste-Russian reply to Turkey insists on the acceptance of their proposals. NATIVE TROUBLE IN SOUTH AFRICA.

LONDON, 11th November, A party of tho rebel Hottentots which crossed

the Orange River at Ramends Drift have been repulsed by a detachment of Cape Polica.

THE KAISER.

LONDON, 11th November. The condition of the Kaiser continues favour- ablo, and the wound is healing.

THE PRIME MINISTER'S SPEECH AT THE GUILDHALL.

LONDON, 11th November. Dir. 'Balfour's Guildhall specot has made a munat favourable impression on the Continent

bis endorsement of the Austro-Russian reform scheme for Madonia, his pacific remarks regard- ing the Far East, and his advocacy of achitra- tion alike evoking the most cordial comments.

VICTORIA RECREATION CLUB.

Members of the above Club are reminded that

entries for the German, Parses, and Chinese Cups close to-day, the 14th inst., at 6.39 p.m. when captains and crews will be chosen. Cox- wails are also reminded that entries for the above races, as well as those for the Chairman's Challenge, also close today at the same hour.

HOCKEY,

The H.K.H.C. yesterday met the 3rd Barpins, who put into the field a team contain ing 3 officers and 9 natives. The latter played a good and exceedingly fast game, and the Club could not hold them for long. Gray in goal sarad a very hot shot curly on the match, but when about 15 minutes had elapsed Simpson got one though for the Burmas, an example follow- ed very shortly by Indra Singh, who throughout was excellent. At slf-time the score was to nil against the Club, and soon after the recommencement a fine shot from the left wing beat Gray, who had every excuse for not stopping it. After this the Barmas had it all their own way in the gathering dusk, and added another 4 goals, Aually winning by 7 goals

others," the rotten reed on which England wald have you rest; she is too feeble to hy able to control' a few thousand Boers in Africa, and yet she would dictate to you." There seems, little doubt that the Russian representative al Peking went even further, and suggested the find getting rid of Eng- (3 lind; at at) events he was in close touch with the principal attore who devised the subsequent attack on the Legations, and Russia's evident preparedness to, send a force to relieve Peking was quite on a par with her ordinary policy when secking a ̈ We find the same pretext for iarasión. pretexts urged now in Mongolia and Tur kestun this were five years ago pat forward iu Manchuria and Northern China. You are unble to preserve order in these territo. ries; we are your best friendy and pity your ccudition, ping allow us to lend you a few thousand men; this expense does rot umtter amongst friends, we will settle ihat amicably HONGKONG OFFICE: 14, DIAVœux ROAD Cl. afterwards. The British Ministerat Peking LONDON OFFICE: 131, FLEET STREET, E..of course cautioned the Chinese Government Tuesday, the 17th inst, Sergeant Bartolome as to the necessary effect of the course it attending; and at Taikos, at 5.30 p., n Wednesday, the 18th inst,, the Taikos datsch- HONGKONG, 14th NOVEMBER, 1903

was taking, but, dominated us that Governmet, C.-S.-T. Whelan, RG.A. attending, ment was, by men like Li and Yong-LE,

A polo tournament will take place between The Tokyo correspondent of the N.-C. Daily Hongkong and Kowloon to-day, the 14th inst both irretrievably committed to Russian schemes, the Minister's words fell on deaf Nets writes: The recent Loulou and Berlin when, by kind permission of Major Radcliff ears. As if this were not enough, the British messages renching here regarding Germany and the officers, the band of the 93rd Burts the Club Tom: attitude vis-à-vis the Far Eastern politics Regt. will play. have attracted keen attention. An alleged пон Enat Asiatic Triple formation of a

generally discredited here, Alliance K and Germany is expected to stick to the peatrality, which she has hitherto observe in relation to the Manchuria question. From late foreigu telegrains and my own information, I gather that Gormnoy is now playing an opportunist game, bal would wally be willing to take an our in the present difficulty if occasion served. It is still aiment to see how

The Daily Press.

The system of alternately bullying and cajoling China, which has recently passed amongst British statemen as a policy, is one which could love but one result-utter failure--and this is the position which now Foreign Office, in the face of its previous Ins to be fired for good or evil. When expericuce, took its inspiration from Portland Lord SALISBURY initiated against all advice Place, where the Minister at the time, the to the contrary his now discredited policyhite Lo FENG-LU, was but a creature of La of setting up China as a defence against at Pelting, himself the head of the asti Russian advances in Northern Asia, a source English faction. All this while the only of wenkuess was introduced, which needed sources of information availed of by the but, persistency to be fruitfel in evil for British Goverment were the Chinese Tega British interests. Meanwhile occurred the tion at Purtland Place, or the almost equally late La Hugo-CHANG's visit to the Corona. tainted Inspectorate-General of Customs. tion of the fear in 1896, one effect of which How worthy of confidence this last source was likely to prove may be judged of by the fact that not a hint of the plot already prepared for the destruction of all the foreign Vesidents in Peking came from the. Foreign Inspectorate, and the most aut prised of all the residents was the Inspector General bimself, Sir ROBERT HART, who was poo of the first to fly for refuge to the British Legation.

was that for the future I was induced in

every way to further Russian interests to the detriment of Britishi. IInd Lord SALrs „Buxy been alde to see the ten- significancs of this new factor, the evil dune might pos- sibly have been rectised. • Unfortunately, instead of taking warning in time, Lord SALISBURY threw himself completely iato the hands of Lt and his henchman Lo FENG-3., with the result that the British

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ters, when Sergt. James, of the Sherwood Foresters, will attend. The artillery compaßies at 5.30 p.m. on Friday, the 20th inst.. C.M.S. The Kowloon Whelan, E.G.A, attending. Detachment at the Gou Club Hill, at 5.3) p.zo.

a plan as that name reported to be entertained by the Kaiser has any locus standi.

Tapioca and Apple Pudding Vanilla Ice Cream and Finger Cakes Cranberry Tart Tipsy Cake,

POLO..

$500 REWARD.

A reward of $500 will be paid by the Captain- Saperintendent of Police, Hougkong, to aby person or persons by reason of whose information the murderer or murderers of ous Wong Chin Lam, tailor, lately living at No. 118 Lyoumno,, are apprehended. The murder took place ou

the 24th of October last,

to nil.

POOTBALL

In the match to day at 4 p.m, between the H.K.C.C and the R.G.A., the following will be

Goal-F. H. Kow; backs, B. C. Austou and R: F. Aucott; half-backs, G. E. Macdonald, J. W. C. Bonner, and J. M. Forrester; forwards, W. H. Williams, H. A. Bront, C. R. S. Cooper, E. A. Whitamore, and J. D, Danby.

Mrs. Atkinson has kindly consented to pus at the challenge cup and the medals to the winners of the six-a-side competition at the conclusion of the match.

CRICKET,

general arrived with his usual thousand men, The robbers werd thon pat to fight, but not uti! thuy. bad killed one hundred villagers and an officer and several tens of

men among the troops. Against this less the

vernment people have only to boast of two Baptures, though that of the chief, who in now in Canton, may cause the break-up of the baid. A good doul of stuloa property was recovered, but it may be doubted whether the original owners will see the colour of their cain again. It would probably be highly inadvisable to put in a claim at the local lost property offes.

1N THE CITT,

From Canton there are only the barost items of now. The ox-Namhoi is not yet at liberty is the Provincial Treasurer insists on the foliest investigation into his save-the fine of · | $300,000 was not large enough, apparently.” On the obituary list I notice the name of Wong, late magistrate of Kwa'ping. It is to be noted that it was from his chargs that Chan King Wa, the man of blood, escaped.

E. H. K. Y. C.

The second Club race will be sailed over Course 3.

The starts will be for the championship class at. 1.30 p.m. to-day; for the ous-design and handicap class at 1.-p.m, and 1.10 p.m. respet tively to-morrow.

The ladies' race, for a prize presented by Col. L. F. Brown, R.E., will be sailed today,

on

UNION CHURCH LITERARY CLUB,

Members of the Union Church’Literary Club spent a mos enjoyable evezing on Thursday.. the occasion being a lecture by 31. G. Grimbio "Frederick Cowen and his Compositions.” The speaker lectured with clearness on the beauties of the works of that notable composer. The loture fipished, a few of the listeners played a number of Cowen's compositions to an

Mrs. Brand, Light in Darkness'; Misa Ley appreciative audience:-Mig Shaw, Dances"; Kum, 'The Better Land Mrs. Johnson, 'It was a dream'; Mrs. Mackenzie, 'The Children's Home, Mr. Inglis, The Fromise of Lilş.'

NEW TERRITORY NOTES.·

BAN ON, 12th November." CHAN LEONG KIT. The reported dismissal of the S、n On Magis trate, Chan Loong Kit, is untrue. He was ordered to Canton, from whence he returned to San On with a party of "brases" numbering. about 209. He has now gone up conatry to assist in putting down robber lantis, which at present infest the borders of San On and Kwai Sin. Meanwhile, the control of the Ban On district has boon vested in a certain Mu Tak San. Chan Leong Kit on performing his mission is expected to return and take ap his old aypoint-

mont.

AURICULTURE..

The rice-crop.is three-quarters out....... A hiçk wind ung bean prevalent the last few days, and has damaged the meat portions, shaking the rips cars, and leaving in some places entirely bare straw. Sweet potatoes are being largely planted and a little barley sown in places. The H. K. and N. T. Cultivation Co. at Santin aro making a promising show with the now rege table crop.

The V.B.C, Football Club will play H.M.S.

Vegetables and fraits are wonderfully cheap Humber on the Naval ground at 4 p.m. to-day. The V.R.C. Football Club End eleven wifin Shumclius.. No green vegetables sell above SOCIETY OF S VINCENT DE PAUL play the Hongkong Club" A " team at 4.30 p.m.1 cant per catty. Pameles may be had for i

on Monday next on the Hongkong Club ground, cents, and the best oranges at 1 cent each,

This year, no cattle or, pig disease has been This is how the Peking plot story appeared the above society now forms one of the annual The al fresco fete in aid of the fands of

reported on either side of the frontier line.

In many of the villages, especially in the hes it reach Port Darwin, via Adelaide A firtures in this Colony. The commitles sinister and startling incident has occurred at advertise the fate to take place to-morrow

N. T., old houses are being repaired, and also Pekin, China, on the occasion of a grand ball

The following will be the respective tenima in new ones built. This gives one the idea that given in that city on Tuesday last by the (Sunday) evening, from 9-10 11 pis., on the

the people have at last realised their first con- British Legation, to which all the leading grounds of the Roman Catholic Cathedral, the above match to-day.

Admittance tickats, at $1 enub, also entitle

H.K.C.C.-H. Arthur, R. E. O. Bird, J. Tturies of ineptitude, and intend to take somme foreign diplomats and residents had been the holder to a souvenir. This society deserve Dixon, H. Hancock, A. R. Lowe, F. Maitland, interest in their personal surroundings in invited. Subsequent to the ball, owing to the support of all the charitably disposed T. E. Pearce, T. Sercombe Smith, W. C. D. future. information received, an examination revealed residente of this Colony in consequence of the Turner, W. W. Ross, and E. Mast the fact that an attempt bad evilently been

HE.C.C. V GARRISON.

SPORT.

Fares and civat cats are numerous: the

Garrison. Major Chichester, D.A.A.G., Capt Reyd, R.A., Capt P. G. Daries, A. O.D., former are generally very mangy. Small musk Capt Riach, BA, Liont, Smith, R.A., Liont deer are seen occasionally Quail abound, as Heath, 110th Mah., Lient. Dobbyn, RA also do partridges, in certain dry, scrabby places. Lieut. Rimington, S.F., Capt. Radcliffe, R.E., The big shell back" pigeon has not bean in Lieut. Hodgson, S.F., and Pts, Bradford.

Lieut. Lumsden, E.A., is still incapacitated from playing, having injured his knee,

The band of the Sherwood Foresters will play during the match.

We know what followed; the plot made to explode the powder magazine situated relief which it always, in a quiet and unosten. Minister at Peking was entirely discredited; originally projected against the English in the basement foors of the Legation bailding tations way, dispenses to a large number of the and the Foreign Office became little more only, developed into au attempt to get rid Wires were found laid, leading from the poor and aged people in Hongkong. The than a medium for endorsing the views of of every foreign resident in China, and native city, and connecting with a slectrio annus fêtes promoted by this sooloty have the Chinese Legation, then entirely ruled gave rise to a curious combination. The battery. Owing to some accident or mistake always proved attractive and enjoyable, and by Lt. It was thus that, when for once the Continental Powers were euphemistically the wires were not properly connected, and it as the admission price is within the menus of all,

is dus to this only that a terrible explosion the show ought to be numerously attended. Emperor plucked up heart of grace suffi- said to be working in "concert" with and a abooking catastrophe, which would have Tickets of admission can be obtained at cient to reassert himself and dismissed Ia England, the concert being, that at least created a profound sensation throughout the the gate on the night of the fele," and as unworthy of his confidence, Lord SALIS thres were notoriously working for their civilised world, was averted. The incident we are requested to state that the various BURY, setting to one side the cautions of the own. hunds directly contrary to British has created a very painful impression, and fancy articles, useful, needlework, toys, éto

In the league match with the RA.M.C. to. British Minister at Peking in favour of the interests and British professed policy, while emphasises the ineradicable hatred of the which will be sold during the evening will be interested counsels of the Chinese Legation, of the remainder some

foreigner which prevails among a large on view on Sunday afternoon. By hand day the Craigengower C.C. will be represented were luke-warm,

section of the Chinese. Endeavours are being permission of Major Radetiff and the officers of by A. C. Brawn, R. Bass, L. E. Lammert, J.D at once concurred in the Palace coup d'état, mainly caring for the indemnity to be made to discover the originators of the fiendish the 93rd Burma Infantry, their band will be in Kinnaird, L., A. Rose, J. Gloya, E. Herton, J. which for good repressed the Emperor and obtained, fixed for the most part in the plot, but there are very slight hopes of these attendance during the evening, and enliven the L. Staart, B. Ford, R. Pestonji, and H. H. replaced bim by the government of the inverse proportion of the interests jeopardised proving successiúi.

proceedings with a selection of music.

Tayler.

LEAGUE MATCH..

evidence much of late. There are the asiel

rumours about tigers around, and sometimes a pig disappears, although in these instances the tiger is sometimes two-footed!

CUSTOMS SERVICE.

That popular officer, Mr. W. M. Whaito, Shatankok, has recently been promoted to first-

Mr. F. Moore hus boon class tidewaiter: transferred from Shatankok to one of the Customs Launches, vice Mr. Whitmore to Shatankok. Mr. J. B. Möller, has been

transferred to Namos,