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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, DECEMBER 28т¤, 1903

and are doing nothing to develop them, are by their inaction injuring in no small degree the prestige and interests of Great Britain in Chinu. His lordship had evidently pre-

A. S. WATSON & CO., pared this appeal to the concessionaires and

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FOR THE

CHRISTMAS SEASON.

the commercial community, for there was nothing in the preceding speeches which called for the observations by way of counter- accusation. Sir ALPEN DENT, K.C.M.G., as President, had indeed pointed out ouco more that while other nations had in the matter of territorial acquisition added greatly to their visible prostige in China, the benefits that have accrued to the British Empiro are not yet apparent. "We hope to find, as time goes on," he said, "thint our commercial interests at least have been safo. guarded, and that, if we have retired from the competition of spheres of influence, we shall at all events find that the open door' and 'equal opportunity have been CONFECTIONERY in FANCY HOXES secured for the trade of the British Empire

As usual, we are selling one of the BEST

ASSORTMENTS in the Colony of GOODS

FQR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS:-

of Rare Design.

GOOD PIPES in Great Variety. CIGAR and CIGARETȚE-HOLDERS, CIGAR and CIGARETTE CASES: FANCY PERFUME SPRAYS. PERFEMES in FANCY BOXES. EBONY-BACKED HAIR BRUSHES. EBONY-BACKED TOILET MIRRORS. SOAPS in FANCY BOXES.

MANICURE SETS. FANCY PUFF BOXES.

And so on.

TOM SMITH'S CRACKERS.

and the world at large. There was no trace of unlimited confidence in Sir ALFRED's

The Peking Tintes says it hears on good TELEGRAMS. anthority that typhoid fover is general among the troops in Peking.

The Straits Times hours that the Singapore

Volunteer Rifles, formed the years-ogo, are

to be disbanded at an carly data,

The Universal Gazcile (Chinese) slates that as war in ineritable between Russia and Japan, China has definitely resolved to co-operate with Japan in opposing Russia.

Major-General Sir O'Moore Creagh, V., recently mentioned at a meeting in London that in an international rifle match got up in China by the Russians the Indiga troops whom he commanded easily defeated this challengers.

Colombo contemporary romarks that the members of the Legislative Council of 500 what j Eguro Ceylon were toon to Sir Henry. Bloke would eat at the first he presided. "In the meeting at which conduct of the business before the House Sir Henry proved himself a stickler for form, but he was thoroughly at home with the intricate subject of supplementary expenditure."

Writing to the Times with reference to the French Yuunan railway concession, Dr. Morrison says:-The railway will traversa on of the most fertile and well-peopled plateaus in Eastern Asia. It will undoubtedly increase the

"DAILY PRESS" SERVICE.

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TERRIBLE

RAILWAY

DISASTER IN AMERICA.

LONDON, December 24th.

A tmin in Pounsylvania after collision, Sixty persons were fell into a river. killed and seventy injured. PORTO PLATA BOMBARDED.

LONDON, December 24th. A Dominican warship is bombarding

Porto Plata.

CHANG YEN MAO CASHIERED.

SHANGHAI, December 27th.

speech, which rather conveys the impression that things may not turn out as well as they It was quite in promise On paper. the nature of things, perhaps, that the representative of the Government in adinfneuce of Franes in Yanaan province, but

It is reported that Chang Yen Mao bas dressing such an audience as the members will at the same time fuerouse the value of the of the China Association should lay em- mining concessions secured by the Anglo- been denounced to the Throne by the French Syndiente in June, 1902, and will phasie on the fact that the political policy bonafil trade and commores in which Hongkong Viceroy Yuan Shi Kai, and cashiered on

of Great Britain in China was synonymous with her commercial policy, and that no political policy, however well devined, and bovever persistently pursued, can be of any real effect unless it is backed up by the carnest and patriotic support of the com- mercial community. It is certainly very gatisfactory to find the new Under Secre- tary fully alive to the dangers which threaten British interests in Chios as in other foreign parts from the increasingly close connection between the spheres of State action and private enterprise in other foreign countries; and also to hear from him a recognition of the fact that England cannot pursue the opposita policy without serious risk unless private enterprise in all its branches, manufacturers, merchants, ship- pers and capitalists-realise the times, A. S. WATSON & CO. and the interdependence of their mutual

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interests, and by acting, possibly through the Chambers of Commerce as an organising intelligence department, will make it in possible for any Government to plead ag an oxcuse either for indefiniteness of aim or [31 vacillation in policy the multiplicity and incoherence of the advice which it has Whatever the excuse, British received. policy in China has not always been distin. a definiteness of aim, although drs with communications addressed to the Edit, guished by net for pathlication, but as evidence of good faith

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BIRTHS.

On the 14th December, at the Hotel Metropole. Shanghai, the wife of Capt. PRANK E. For, of a daughter.

the 19th December, at No. 6, The Bund, Shanghai, the wife of A. W. MAITLAND, of a daughter

On the 20th December, at No. 70, Chapoo Road, Shangha; the wife of G. MauCAL, of a daughter

DEATH.

is already largely interested. The terms are the subject of favourable comment and will

probably be the basis on which China will grunt future railway concessions.

M. Delcassé, the French Minister of Foreign Affairs, in the course of a debate on foreiga affairs in the Chucbor last month said that in Sinn he had desired to try a policy based upon mutual confidence. It was on that condition at the Convention of October. 1902, could be applied. The Siamese Government had an opportunity of showing that it was imbued by the spirit of that Convention. Contrary to its assurancos, it had failed to seize that opportunity, and France was consequently obliged to sock in supplementary agreement the guarantees that sho required. Meanwhile, the stipulations of previone treaties remained in forra and ought to be scrupulously observed.

Mr. and Mrs. J. J, Bellin calibrated thair

silwer wedding at the Soldiers and Sailors'

Home, Arsonal Street, on Saturday evening. Alargo auber of guests were present at tes, 3 p.m., and aftorwayds at a concert commanding at 7p. Amongst those who took part in tho festivities were the band of H.M.S. Talbot, and a troupe from H.M.S. Albion. Capt. F. Brown acted as chairman, and Mesira Hides and Bha- gard as accompanists. A long and variču pro- grainue was gone through, the first part being minstrel entertainment by a troupe from H.M.S. Albion. A very enjoyable evening was spent. Mr. and Mrs. Ballia were duly felicitatod upon the interesting event which occasione: the gathering, and all joined in wishing them mony maro years of happiness and prosperity.

account of serious irregularities in coutes tion with the Kaiping Mines.

REUTER'S SERVICE.

BYE ELECTION.

LONDON, 23rd December. A Chamberlainite-Unionist has been elect- ed at Ludlow.

FRANCE AND ITALY.

LONDON, 23rd December.

CRICKET.

-H.X.C.C. v. UNITED SERVICES. Played on the Cricket Ground on Christmas Day and Saturday, this match ended in a draw. Beores and analysis were as follows:-'

DLX.O.C.

$100 First Yaminies. T. Seroombe Smith, o

Chichester,b Williama 40 W. C. D. Tumer, b Hor-

BOY........Ma J.. Diron, and b

Williame

H. Hanovels, o Lorsoy, b Williams...........................

Wil-

Second Limings. Campbell, Jiang,

HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB.

DRAWING OF GRIFFINE

Twelve subscription China ponies arrived by the as. Choysang on Christmas Day, their numbers being 56 to 69, omiiting 66 and 67. There were also the following ponies:-Rara Hose, for Air. H. N. Mody's stable; Polka, Tho Orow, and Sat, for Moesra, J.M.'s stable; Dandy, e and b Willems. 11 for Mr. H. N; Mody's stable (Dandy was the Chichester, b winner of four races at Hankow, including the Williams......

championship); three Derby griffins for Mr. H. N. Mody's stable; two Derby griffins for Mr. Ellis Kidoorie's stable ; two Derby griffin for Messrs. J.M.'s stable, two Derby griffine for Mr. J. II. Lewis's stable; one Derby grifin for Mr. F. F. Hough, oue Derby griffin, Mr. E. L. Ratter; Discord and Muscatel, for Mr. J. H. Lowie. The drawing of the Chius ponios resulted as follows:-

35 b Harris

33 b Campbell..............

....... 15 b Rimington

10 not out.

B. Hancock (capt.), o

Cornabe, b Barton. A. G. Ward, a Commal,

Barron F. Maitland, ↳ Barron E. Must, barron......... W. Dixon, lbw, borsay J. Hooper, not eat.......... | J. Lee, b terroZD R Extrus

Total ......160

EXITRO......

Total............171

Innings declared cloned at six wickots for 171 runs. Mast, Dizon, Hooper, and Leo did not bat.

UNNED SERVICES. First innings. Ligut. Barth, 11th Mah. and b J. T. Diron Irwin, E.N., Ibw, b W.

Dizonakam

Becond Innings. o B. Hancock, b ̊W.

Dizon

Williams, R., b W.

Dixon ....

Horses, R.N., b Ser- si Tarzor, H. Han-

combe Smith

cook

Lieut. Howkins, R.N., o

Dixon, b Hancock...... 15 Campbell, R.N., e Turner,

b Hancock.....

38 pw, W. Dixon... 26

0 run out

ง

Liont, Cornabo, H.N.,

not out..........

Licht, Harron, B.,

Turner, b S. Smith......

Capt. Harria, E.M.A., b Sorcombe Smith......... Lieut. Rimington, S.F., o 8. Smith, b Dizon

Major Chichester (est.), Ibw,b. Smith........ Extras.....

Total........ 140

G not out...BAR -

Extras

Total

55 (black) Mr. J. H. Lowis.

57 (grey) Mr. J. H. Lewis.

58 (grey) Mr. W. E. Gray.

59 (chestnut) Mr. Ellis Kadoorie,

60 (chestnut) Mr. J. H. Lewis.

61 (black) Major Radcliff.

62 (grey) Major Radcliff.

63 (grey) Mr. Macdonald

64 (bay, white legs) Mr. W. E. Gray.

65 (bay; abe did the best time of this lot)

Mr. H. N. Mody.

65 (grey) Mr. Hinds.

69 (ohestnut) Mr. Morgan Phillips.

ANNUAL POLICE DANCE.

No. 7 Police Station Iast Saturday evening. was en fate. The occasion was the annual dance given by cur local police force. Gront pains hadl ....... 10 been taken to render the surroundings as bright

168

Ir win, Williams, Hawkins, Campbell, Harris, and Harington did not bat.

$ - 19 —

BOWLING ANALYSIS.

X-C.C First Innings.

Becond Inninga.

Horacy Barrin Williame Campbell. Barron Rimington

2 44 2

1 38 3

13 1 54

5 $25

217

13 1 20

15 8.32

1 –

UNITED SERVICES. First Innings.

Second Innings.

n. W

GO 2

31 2

5 1

0. . . W. 0, M. W. 0. M.

A Fracco-Italian Arbitration Treaty has been concluded, similar to the Anglo-Italian J.T. Dixon 16 --- Treaty.

JAPAN AND RUSSIA.

LONDON, 23rd December. Viscount Hayashi aunounces that the

offers of services he had received are so numerous that it is impossible to reply in- dividually. He therefore repents through the Press that Japanese law will not permit of foreigners serving in a military capacity. He expressna his appreciation of the sympathy

thus shown.

LATER,

Despatches from Tokyo emphatically con- tradict the statement that Japan is attempt ing to raise funds in New York.

W. Dixon........ 16 R. Hancock......

Borcombe Smith S 4 H. Huncook...... -

DROWNING FATALITY AT

NAVAL YARD.

THE

THREE DROwned and fOUR SAVED,

On the morning of the 26th, 'ul about three

and attractive as possible. Flags, feras

Tbe

flowers, and Chinesolanterns were all requisition. ed, and combined in rendering a most pleasing offset. Nearly two hundred members wore present, and numerous friends, and a most enjoyable evening was spent. For those who did not feel equal to wooing Terpsichore there were card-tables provided. Among the novel features introduced during the evening were Bighiand reola by Mr. J. Sinclair. Supper was provided in ous of the lower, rooma efficats who were responsible for the of the function wore:-Chief Inspector Baker, President; Chief Detective Inspector Hanson, Chairman; Inspector P. WoNab, Vice-Prosi dent, Bergeants Les, Sergeant Floyd, Sergeant Hill, Polias Constables Pitt, White, Cooper and Last, Committee. Sergeant Grant made an efficient M.C. The Hon. Sec., Sergeant MoDonald, in conjunction with Inspector MoNab, were indefatigable throughout the evening, and their exertions were well rewarded, the affair being quite up to the standard of auy of its predecessoTE.

o'clock, an Indian watchman awakened Mr. Rider, a diver of the Naval Yard, and told MARQUIS ITO ON THE SITUATION, him that an accident had occurred off the Naval Extension works. Mr. Rider hurrying from Fás bed found that a juuk had sunk. He immediately proceeded to don his diving. suit and, going beneath the water dis

quarters; transport and other arrangements in are complete and the Government calmly awaits the Russian reply,

A Tokyo despatch to the Asahi states that Manguis Ito, who was interviewed by a member of the Seiyu Kai anent the Manchurian question,

Henter's Agency at Tokyo wires that there is incessant activity at Military head-covered that the occupants of the junk, even said he could not go into details, but he could

number, had

apparently all been my that there was one important point still asloep when the junk tank, and the unsettled. The matter is, however, expected. to force of water pressing against the cabin bo satisfactorily disposal of in the near future, door bad imprisoned them. With considerabis The public bad commented a good deal on the Lorpen, 24th December.

difficulty Mr Ridor managed to get the men delay in settling the affair; bat it must be The Standard's correspondent at Tokyo

out; four of them wore still alive, but the other remembered that the Japanese are not the only wires that after the last conference between M. Komura and Baron Rosen, the Japanese Biinis three drowned. The junk had a quantity of party in the affair. Japan could not suttle the ter at St. Petersburg was instruoted by tele-stone and coment on board, and, like nearly all matter by harsh. Only thirty years had graph to press for an early answer and to point ballast juuks, made a good deal of water. The elapsed since Japaz commenced intercourse with It is oficially ratifion that Mr. J. H. Keiop. effect at such an early date will cothe rather out the danger of delay. At the last conference seven men aboard when she sank were employed I foreign countries, and the Japanese were still at Naval Extension works, mixing stone and very yuang in the art of diplomacy. Russia cement on the junk for the san wall. Their was one of the cleverest nations in a diplomatie

Passed Cadet, lins boen appointed Assistaut Secretary to the Sanitary Board.

An officii notification is published in the Gazette of the King's approval of the appoint meat of the Hou. Dr. J. M: Atkinson and the Hou. Basil R. J. Taylor as official members

On the 24th Decuuber, evening, at his residence, CHANDANWADI, Boubey, Mr. COOVERINE BORAN a SarNA Deeply regretical (By telegram).[3663 { of the legislative Council,

The Daily Press.

HosurоNG OFFICE: 14, DESVEUX ROAD CL LONDON OFFICE: 181, FLEET STREET, EC.

HONGKONG, 28TH DECEMBER, 1903

H.E. the Officer Administering the Govern ment has withdrawn the proclamation of the 3rd ult. declaring Nugasaki to bo a port at which an infectious or contagious disease prevails.

Only medical inspection is now in force at

Referring to the rotironout of H.K. Sir Frank Swettenham, the Straits Times Bay, though not unexpected-for Sir Frank's desire to resign the Governorship was well known when he hɗt the Colony-this announcement

that his resignation has been secopted to take

the nature of a surprise, As a matter of of the Cabinet and senior statesmen it was fact it was expected that his official rotiromeut

decided that Japan would have to make an appeal

would not be effected until the aspiration of is present have. Its going into effect at the beginning of the year, therefore, would seem to

fermentle, to the effect that he is going to ancept justify the published prognostications of the past

to arms if hur demands were refused:

RUSSIA'S FORCE IN THE FAR EAST.

LONDON, 23rd December.

It is stated in Odessa that the last two

a posi, of an advisory nature most probably, in the Colonial Ofer, and that his retirement volunteer steamers for the Far East con- from the Governorship of the Settlements is veyed 42 naval guns of various calibres and merely to facilitate his immediate fappointment 18 quick firers for the Pacific Squadrons. to a higher office at home.

[The above talegrus wero published in our Financial returas published in the Governmid-day "Extra" on Saturday- Ev.] ment Gazette show the rereune of the Colony

Ar the annual dinner of the Chinn Associa. / Bangkok against arrivala from Hongkong, and from January 1st to 31st October to have been

the British Minister at Bengkel has informed 64,301,688. A comparativo statement of the

& Exellency the Officer Administering the revenue shows that under all the principal Government that there is no present intouttheadings, with but one exception, the receipts were larger than for the same period of last of dispensing with such inspection.

tion held in London last month, EARL PERCY, the Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, availed himself of the opportunity to administer a well-deserved

Prince Bu has earnestly renamended that hebulce to those British owners of concessions the new tael coin be and the equivalent of 80 *in Chica who, having long since acquired taul conts, and that ton of much coins represent their rights, have done nothing to take one pound sterling as a fixed und permansut rate advantage of them. It is of very little of exchange so as to avoid any future trouble use for us to pile up concessions on paper" with gold countries. The proposal is to be laid before the proper Boards and the Wai Wu Fu, his lordship said, "and to point out as

who will discuss the matter with the Fowers and we have so often dous with pride to the

Buo if it is feasible. comparative share which has been allotted to us in contrast to the share allotted to

RAILWAY ACCIDENT IN THE UNITED STATES.

LONDON, 25th December." The East bonus express on the Baltimore year, the total of the increase being $405,198. Ohio Railway while running at a high speed, A decrease of $35,322 is shown in "miscel was derailed at Connelloville, Pennsylvanis, and Jansons receipts." On the expenditure side the cars telescope. Over fifty passengers we may note that the expenditure on the

were killed

LONDON, 25th December. The Premier and War Minister of Japan

Sanitary Department had amcunted at the end THE SITUATION IN THE FAR EAST. of October to $363,039 us compared with $173,022 for the same period last year, substantial increase in orpenditure is to be nated also in the medical departments, the figures or $180,152 as compared with The Frouch Minister is said to have had a $124, 443. text to the Sanitary Department foreign countries in the railway development long interview with the Russian Minister in the biggest increase ($138,975) appears under of China, if British concessionaires alone which he pointed out that any hostilities carried the heading "Polico, Fire Brigade, and Gaol."

on in the thres Eastern Provinces would serious-

among the nations of Europe take no stealy interfere with the interests of the Frouch to profit by the advantages which they have bondholders, for French influence would natural. gained." His lordship went even, further, ly be opposed to actual hostilities being carried and said he did not think it honourable or oa in Manchuria. consistent for ds to press upon. Chine the

The cost of miscellaneous services" decreased

by $629,900,

yesterday visited Margnis Ito and Count Yamagata; the meeting is believed to bosin connection with important developments.

THE FORMOSAN BUDGET.

The Formoma budget for the coming fiscal year, which has been drawn up by the Formosan Government and approved by the CRICKET CLUB DANCES.

Home and Finance Ministers of Japan,

Count von Baolow, specking in the Reichstag

The Cricket Clab proposes to hold three dances estiates the total revenue of the colony at urgent necessity of developing her resources as on the 9th inst., said that there was no part of Jannary End, February 26th (race week), 16,054,115 yen, an increase of 83,403,420 yen

fiscal year. soon as possible, and at the same time, claim the globe. in which Germany was so little, and Marot 11th, should sufficient inducement compared with the estimato for the present The ordinary expenditure is for ourselves the priority of right of initia-concerned as Manchuria, and all risk of offer. Members and subscribers are invited to tive ovor large areas of her most fertile complications thers was excluded so far a subscribe to them on the following conditions: estimated at 14,880,878 yen, and the extra. a total of 22,967,499 7, which is an increase provinces, the exercise of which is to be Germany was concerned, as Germany's policy Members, $25 for the throdancus; enbscribers, ordinary expenditure at 8,086,631 yen, making

peaceful circumspect and

as $10 for each dance indefinitely postponed. We may take it

possible. If, however, Germany became subscriber to have the privilego of inviting two of 3,291,383 yon üyer the amount estimated for from these fow very pointed observations, involved in the cenflet it would not be individual guests, who are not members or sub- the present year. Extraordinary expenditure which have been made before, though in her fault. Referring to Socialist attacks on suribors of the CC. Members are not limited to includes 3,500,000 yen for the construction terms scarcely so emphatic, that the Rassi, Count you Baslow said that he would one subscription. Names of intending subacri- and improvement of Helung harbour, and Government appreciates the fact that the not allow himself to be deterred from cherishingbers to be sent to Mr. T. C, Gray at Hongkong 500,000yan for investigations in connection with British syndicates which have concessions most assiduously German relations with Russia. Qlab before 9th January, the earlier the better, land tenure,⚫

WEB

Each member or

Kedso. evente,

The Japanese anthorities must be duty, in the ordinary course was to periodically pump the craft out, and greatly troubled by the negotiations. It would how they all came to go to sleep at the same timsbo cruel of the general public to denounce the is a matter for speculation. Nobody is to blams Gaverament on account of the procrastination.

B A but the Chinco themselves, and, indeed, they Both authorities and the public were amstence have paid dearly for their lack of vigilance.

CHRISTMAS WITH THE SAILORS.

in diplomatic affairs; but the former may passass more experience and it might therefore be advisable to leave the matter to them after all.

A TRIP TO LANTAO ISLAND.

The

one would soo in Cumberland or Westmorland;

The kindness of many bonevolent-minded

THE UNION CHURCH LITERABY CLUB. local residents made a goodly number of

Some thirty members of the Union Church seafaring-men enjoy a happy Christmas. The institutions connected with the Seamen's Chures Literary Club, under the leadership of Mr. H. at West Point had a busy time on Christmas Bersthouse, on Boxing Day went for a picnic Day. & Peter's Church had been tastefully to Lantao Island, Starting from Hongkong et 9am, it took about two hours to reach Tung Chung anchorage. After diffening on board, decorated for the occasion by ladies of the con- gregation. A service, at which theseafaring.com: the party landed, and started an ascent by munity was well represented, was conducted in the winding lane, passing, as they went, fields the morning. After tillit, four launches, kindly

of sweet potatoes and other vegetables. lent for the occasion, were engaged in collecting man from the various ships, and taking them took about two hours to reach the top of to Stonecutters Island, where apwards of the hill, which was much more' ravine than: men were assembled. Beskles football, cricket, Taimoshan Noteworthy features were large to., a regular series of athletic events had been clumps of trees on the lower slopes, prepared by the Rer. T. Wright and others steep inclines pinnacled to such sharp edges as Included in the events were a three-legged race something like, for instance, Striding Edge in a boot racs, wheelbarrow race, egg-and-spoon race, blindfolded race, arithmetic race, thread. the Lake District, where one leg san be put in and-needle race, and tug-of-war. The lattor, o vilieg, the other in another. The Lantao kotly contested, proved the muscular superiority peak, by the way, is over ba't a bundred fest of the blue-jackets' team over a tent of higher than Taimelan. A very fair parallel of stokers, merchantmen and military. The moon, comparison between. Taiaoshan and Lantao bad already risen when a start was made for would be the Tigi and Pilatus in Switzerland. the Seaman's Institute, Kowlcon, where ladies The Rigi, like Taimeshan, is andaleting and had prepared for the return of the man. After grassy, whereas Pilatus is craggy. In each a few words by way of Christmas greating from instance, too, the pair of peaks the Bishop, they did thorough justice to good sight of one another. The view from Lantso things provided and afterwards adjonned up Island, the highest of the Hoagkong group, H. France presiding. Each sailer before be Macao. Lantar, of course, being part of the stairs to spend a musical evening, the Rev. J. was good: Castle Peak, Monkey Island, and departed was presented with a token, samo 250 Now Territory is policed by the British. The packages having been prepared by the ladies. picnic party encountered one Sikh policeman The annual tea, and meeting of the Ms and hardly anybody else. Gentle breeze and sion will be held at the Institute, Kowloon, or smooth water favoured the outing. After a

will preside. Wednesday next, when Rosr-Admiral Robinson most enjoyable day, Blake Fier was reached at

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