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Happy Valley yesterday afternoon, ended in a win for 120 Husbands by 4-
Kugh S. Wrane, of the Kowloon Docks, was married to Miss Annig Mande Parker, at 8. Foter's Churab yesterday morning. The brides- maids were Miss Ethel Parker (the bride's sister) and Miss Anan Gay. Mr. W. Nicholson was Best man. Aception was held afterwards at the Hongkong Hotel.
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PORT ARTHUR TO BE HELD,
London, 17th Mar., 11 a.m. General Kuropatkin has ordered Admiral : toessel to continue to hold Port Arthur. The General intends
CANTON.
[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]
Canton, 10th March. RAIN, The rains hava set in here, and people have to resign themselves to lack of exercise and general discomfort when out-of-doors. The farmers will, however, he rejoicing-but a little longer without rain and the crops would have suffered
THE RAILWAY.
WAR NOTES.
NORTHERN ÍTEMG.
A Newchwang lelegram of the 10th inst syahe ive in the rivare here is melting. The Japanese troops are expected soon to attack the Russians, who, contemplating such an
eventuality, bavo ardored the inhabitants to remove their familks into the interior, and bro hurriedly landing their cannon."
The Tuig Won Hu Pao bears that the Russians aro greatly afraid that the Japanese will attack Newchwang. Therefore they have laid osven submarine mines in the Liacho, and, haro established a sigual-station at a poiutsouth-east of Yinkow.
Bevan to place 250,000 troops on the Yaln by twelve hours. Operations on the main tions of the large guns, the small arms, and other
"Auf Schu uzen der Liebe" Boha and to guard the railway with 150,000. "Slavonic Dance"..... Karoly Klay "God Save the King"
retreat. The only point to be settled in whether it is not too late for Rassin to holl A. S. WATSON & CO., the line of the Yalu. We know little enough of the Japanese movements on land. Į Japan kas, with the most perfect justifica- tion, ia spite of the hysterical complaints of disappointed war correspondents, concealed her military operations entirely, so that the disposition of her troops in quite unknown.
By kind permission of Lt. Col. Iremonger and It is, however, known that her outposts in
officers, the Band of the 93rd Barns I..iantry | Corea have reached us far north as the will play the following programmé of music at | Ching-chin-gang. (or Chhong-chhen-gang) the King Edward Hotel during dinner today
River, some fifty miles south of the Yalu, (weather permitsing);- and over one hundred and fifty miles from March. "The Felle of Bohemia" Ord Ifrin
Wagner Introduction 3rd Act Lohengrin............. Seoul. On the other side of the Yalu, the Selection .. Verrie England. Edward German
The Everlasting Day Japanese were reported some days ago to Hong......
The Afikado..
............. Sullivan live get to Feng-hwang-cheng, which is
Waltz about one hundred miles from Moukden Muzorka and is right in the rear of my position the Russians may hold on the west bank of the Yalu; but since the first telegram to this effect we have had no wafirmation of the news, except a strongly supported rumour in local military circles, citiming to be basedto Router, arrangements are being do on official despatches. If it warns out to be between the British and Russian Governments true that the Japanese are at Feng-hwang, whereby the sailors will be handed over to the cheng, and if they are there in any force, it Russian authorities, and allowed to return home is difficult to see how General KUROPATKIN on parolo. If this is dour, we hope there may can hold to his plan of defending the line of be no necessity to land them, but that arrange- ments will be made allowing them to proceed SCOTCH WHISKY. the Yole. Should be be compelled to
in the Namang straight to Odcsap," relinquish his intention there will be nothing for him to do but to fall back either on Moukden or, further still, ou Harbin, where Viceroy ALEXIEST hus now his head quarters. Such a retirement promises to "THERE'S NOT A HEADACHE seal the fate of Port Arthur, which already
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Cylon's attitude toward the proposal Russian prisoners may be gathered from the follow.ng Intagraph in this Times of Ceylon:-" It would appear as if the rescued Russian sailors may not remain hare very long, after all. According
In view of the extremely inclement weather to which the Tibet Mission is exposed, as revealed is our Lotion correspondent's telegram to-dy, following despatch from Parijeng on the ith ult. is of interest:-The health of the troops so far is good. At Phar, though the fort is most insanitary, there have been only six doothy among the soldiers and followers, and the garrison has been siúgularly free from pneu. At monia, which is very prevalent at Two.
THE TIBET MISSION.
WEATHER DIFFICULTIES.
LONDON, 16th Mar., 11.5 a.m. The Tibet Mission has been overtaken by a blizzard. The cohl was intense, and for 36 hours, there was no food to be hal,
REUTER'S SERVICE.
THE WAR.-JAPANESE ADVANCING.
ONION, 16th March.
A Rossion ofluial despatch raports that foar of the enemy's posts were discovered at the Chingobin-gang River, north of Pingyang. It declares that a Japanese cavalry patrol fall into an ambuscade, and was dispersed.
WHAT JAPAN AIMS AT.
LONDON, 15th March. Baron Sayematsu, interviewed by Reuter, in Eugland, said he wished the world to under
The work on the railway may be impeded by the raius, but it is announced that the Hamshui extensión will be opened to traffic. on the 25th of this month. Visitors to the West River will find this a convenience, as It was officially stated to the Press in the journey to Wuchow will be shortened Shanghai on the 12th inet, that the vital por- trunk line have for some time bees in pro offensive fittings of the Russian guabeat
Customs authorities, while the shells, ammuui- gress. From Wongsha the track goes west fandjour, have been deposited with the Imperial of the White Cloud Hills, and a 30-foot cut
tion, and torpedors have been placed on a small ting has already been started upon,
Chinese gunboat of an obsolete type for safe keeping, this bost also being under the control of the Custome. The Japanese craiser diilsushima was expected to leave Shanghai in consequencë.
THREATENED TROUBLE AT FAFI. On the 10th instant there was soo small excitement in Fati. The building of godowns is now about to be begun at Fong-chuen, on the northern end of Fati Island, all preliminary preparations having been made. As is usual when house-building, the Chinese started constructing matsheds; but that for some the contractor found unknown reason he was likely to meet with considerable opposition. He was compelled toreport to Mr. Danby's assistant, Mr. Purnell, that a largo crowd had gathered round the matsheds, and were threatening to destroy Mr. Purnell prevented this, and requisitioned a guard through the Consular authorities,
and the work is now progressing peacefully
scene.
THE BUND
The bund now loorus large on the riverside. It is a sight worth seeing when the sand boats are depositing their londs; they are there in vast numbers, and the whole forms a busy A large section has been reclaimed from the river, and it is evident that if it is now a very great the bund is to be the same through all convenience will have been provided for business.
seems to be in dire straits. The Japanese, moreover, are expected to occupy New- chwang as soon as the thaw is sufficient to allow them to approach the harbour.
Before the actual outbreak of war, a well. Tans ten deaths teak pas, every caso bing known Japanese military officer, Colonel Fuenmonia, the patients dying from wuffoention stand that Japan was not waging war for the its length as
owing to the rarefied air. In several esses of ORA, then in Europe, sketched to an interfrostbite amputation has been uncossary, viewer his idea of his country's plan of
A. S. WATSON & CO. aign in event of hostilities. He anti cipated first the naval success which has fallen to the lot of Japan. The main military force would then be landed at Cheaulpo, as has also been done. Their objective would be Harbin, the junction of the lines from Siberia to Vladivostock and to Port Arthur. If this advance should fail, Japan would make the Yalu the line of defence, throwing up entrenchments and keeping open the communications by sea In either case. Colonel OKA looked for a
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Japan being able, to maintain the struggie owing to her advantages in the matter It is too early yet to of transport.
extent the Japanese what judge to military expert was correct in his sketch of the plan of operations, but it eer. tainly looks as if an attempt were going tu be made to push on to Moulden after forcing or turning the position on the Yalt; and if Moukden can be reached, it is unlika- ly that Japan will be content without mak ing every effort in her power to carry Harbin also and thus free Southera Manchuria from the Russians. But that the task will be one of enormous difficulty must be admitted by the warmest admirers of Japan. Success
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FIRE IN JERVOIS STREET.
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Fire broke out on the second floor of No. 37,
Jervois Street, at about noon yesterday. The
bouse in question was a two-story dingy-looking
purpose of material gain or enlarging her territory. What was called the "Yellow Pacil" was a kind of nightmare. Japan would do hor
work in such a way as to securo poace for some decades,
THE RUSSIANS AT FORT ARTHUR
LONDON, 15th March.
It is rumoured in Tokyo that the Russian fost left Port Arthur after the 10th instaut, making a dash to join the drou at
Vladivostock. A foreigner who has arrived at Newchrang from Port Arthac reports that a short engagement occurred there on Sunday, the 12th instant, the fleets exchanging twenty or thirty shots, the cruiser Diane receiving
some damage.
PARLIAMENT--DEFEAT OF THE GOVERNMENT.
LONDON, 15th March. Ou a motion by Mr. Redmond to reduce the Irish Ednestion vote, the Government whe defeated, on a sustoh division, by 141 to 130.
CRICKET.-END OF WARNER'S TOUR
wickets.
LONDON, 15th Marcb.
S PATRICK'S DAY.
SOCIAL ITEMS.
Tho Sin Ien Pao states that Admiral Alexieff has again demanded the withdrawal of
Chinese troops from Moukden. He has informed the Tarter Gonoral and civil Governor of this, stating that he will himself bare the olty guarded, as a garrison of 40,000 men will be there shortly.
FOOTBALL.
SHIELD TIE,
A semi-final in this secsun's Football Shield
serias was played off at Happy Vallby yesterday afternoon between teams from B.M.S. Albion and H.M.S. Ouan, the game ending in a victory for the Albione, who will have to contest with the Creasy next Saturday for the shield. The Ocean kicked off against the wind, what little there was. The ground was in That there was littls to choose between the men excellent condition, and the afternoon coal.
who completely surrounded the field two and was evinced by the large crowd of spectators,
three deep. The Hongkong Football Club's stand, too, was qalte fuil, many ladies being amongst the spectators. Throughout the game * hand-olappingand cheering were incessant; when s particularly claver feat was accomplished the enthusiastic sailors at all quarters throw chee ing the air, while their caps in louder than before rose in one note from averywhere. The game, in the first half, was on even one, each side, in succession, laving' more-or-less skare of play. MoGinnis, of the Albion, drew first blood amid the greatest applouse; and Wallace, of the same ship, added in lending kindly help to the bachelor another. The Ocean got their turn, Downis entertainers of the Shameen. Altogether it scoring. This position was maintained at the was one of the most successful and enjoyable evenings we remember.
[FROM ANOTHER CORRESPONDENT.] What will probably be the last dance of the Besson was given at the Club Theatre on Tuesday night, the 15th inst, and in spite of the torrential rain, was very largely attended, a tribute to the popularity of that genin medico, the host. The decorations were on an entirely novel plan, and did great credit to the originality and taste of the lady who was responsible for them, and who seems to be accorded the position of fairy godmother,
On Saturday evening the A.D.C. will produce Aunt Charlotte's Mord, the cast being as follows: Horatio Thomas Sparkins Mr. L. H. Gilman Mr. G. W. Appleby Mr. F. T. Bond. Major Volley Pivet (lawyer)....... Mr. Puddifoot....
Mr. G. W. Appleby Mrs. E. T. Bond Fanny Volley
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Mr. E.T. Satten The British Vice-Consul, who, with his
wife (decorated with Royal Red Cross for
England beat South Australia by nine services during the Peking siege) have been very much liked here, leaves for home in about six weeks' time, for a well-deserved holiday. His place will be taken by that popular Shanghailander" Bertie" Giles.
NEWS OF THE WAR Chinese matters are very quict, but great Russo-Japan war, and it is interesting to note that, through the increase in the number the people know far more concerning this
a
close of the Brat half. In the second half ther
Albion clearly proved themselves the stronger Lot, but missed some good opportunities. Barr added No. 3, and Williams a fourth. The game, lacking interest somewhat towards the end, finished:-HM.8. Albion, 4; 11.M.8. Ocean, 1.
The teams were:-HMS Ocean:-McDiar- mid, goal; Melatyre and Hall, backs; Wright, Holt, and Schwann, halves; Spinner, Har bottle, Dowrie, Walosby, and Vaughan, for words.
H.M.E. Albion Barr, goal; J. Thompson sud and Oliver, backs; Stanley, T. Holmes, Spencer, helves Forman, Wallaor, Williams, Ball, and McGinnis, forwards.,
Capt. P. G. Davies, 4.0.D., was referee, This afternoon in the Happy Valley the Hongkong Football Club will play H. M. S. Ocean under Rugby rules. Kick-off at 4.30
HONGKONG OFFICE: 14. DESVEUX ROAD CI. would settle definitely the question of the the rear of the barning building. By mssus of anniversary, though all loyal Irishmen did die interest is being taken in the progress of the Fm. The following will play for the Clab:-
LONDON OPPICE: 181, FLEET STREET, E.C.
HONGKONG, 18TH MAROH, 1904
merits of the Japanese soldier. Those critics are many who anticipate Russia's victory When it comes to handling masses of troops. There are, however; really no data by which we can judge. Time alone will show.
Mr. Israel Patuam has announced the severance of bis connection with the Manila Cablenews, which, from the 8th inst., has been lensed to Mr. Frederick O'Brien, former business manager of that journal,
In spite of all reports as to the abandon. ment or capture of Port Arthur, the Russian fortress on the Liaotung peninsula is hold-
A bottled-up drain has been unearthed at the ing out; and now, as may be seen from the telegram which we publish to-day, General Harbour office. It is to be hoped that nobody KUROPATEIX, the Russian Commander-in-will catch typhoid. Chief, has given orders to Admiral STOESSEL to continue to hold the place. We have a further indication of General KUROPATKIN' intention, for it is stated that he means to defend the line of the Yalu River with 250,000 men, while guarding his railway communications with another 150,000. Whether he has in Manchuria at the pre- sont moment these numbers or anything like them it is impossible to say. If he has, he must be experiencing tremendous diffi culties in the commissariat department, without which working in good order it is obviously impossible to maintain a force of 400,000 men thousands of miles from their
The cubleship Scotia was wrecked last weak off the island of Guam. It is impossible to say
whether she can be saved or will be a total loss.
The Scotia is a reasol of 4,667 tons register, a comparatively new
steamer, aud was
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mau led by Captain Bushton. She is thru property of the Commercial Company's epse- illy designed and constructed feet for it bla-laying and repair work. The Scotic was on her way to Guam from Hongkong when she
was wrecked.
Chinese store and dwelling, with slate-colour brick-work and green window.bars-that is, before the fire. The Fire Brigade, under the direction of Mr. E. R. Hallifax, Acting Captain Superintendent of Police, and Chief Inspector of Police H. G. Baker, were prompt in answer. ing the alarm, rushing from the Queen's Road Central Station with their extinguishing appliances. A fire-escape was put up against the second floor verandah of No. 35, and another against a house in a little back alley at
these, and also by playing from the street, boire four or Ive hoses were brought to bear on the Aames. There was a good pressure of water in At one time, for a moment or so, the mains. bouss top into Jervois Street, causing the die concerted orowd to scurry away in all directions. With a loud crash the pottery roof fell on to the second floor; but then-about twenty-past twelve the fire was well under control, having been easily subdued. An escape was put to one of the top windows of the damaged building, ↑ through which one could now s e daylight, « & two brigade meu, at considerable risk of having
Yesterday was S. Patrick's Day. There were few evidences of a general selebration of the honour in a quiet way to the memory of their
H. Arthur, fall back, A. Goodman, J. P. three-quarters, A. G, M. Fletcher, F. G. putron saint. The absence of the shamrock
Jordan, Lieut. Cameron, and Liszt, Black,
was noticeable; no one appears to have thought and cirmulation of the Chinese newspaper Cavanagh, halves; H. C. Sandford; E. R. of transplanting the "dear little shamrock" to plain green posegays, and a great number of sailors from the American warships in the Harbour sported emerald favours on their jackets.
a heavy shower of artificial rain came over the china. Many ladies were to be seen wearing war than they did about their own struggla Hallifur, A. Bord, Liant. Strover, Lieut.
TRIAL TRIP.
Hei loft to-day for Canton. The plans and specifications were prepared by Mr. W. C. Jack, M.IN.A, of Messra. E. C. Wilks & Co.
a knot over the gauranteed spood. The 42
On Wednesday afternoon the light draught cracked piece of protruding roof falling sternwin el gunboat An i ran her trial: on their heads, mounted the ladder, thereby in the harbour. This little vessel was built at getting complete control of the situation. Cosmopolitan Dock to the order of Mosure Every now and again booking timbers E. C. Wilks & Co., for H.E. the Viceroy of and masury were heard falling upon the Canton for special service on the bigber apper flour, the latter becoming strained to reaches of the West River. This vessel has the breaking paint. An occasional splatter been built in the short period of two months made by the contact of five and water, followed from date of order. The principal dimensions Ars 72 feet over all, 13 feet beam, with a draught by a clond of steam, gave diversity to the scene. In the street, snake-like hases branched every of one foot six jaches only. The speed attained on the measured mile was knots, being nearly where. The huge son of gaping Orientals were kept voll at a distance by the Polies, only a few of the more respectably dressed, insurance agents, and others, being permitted to make anything like a close approach. It may be remarked real base. However, if we take his statement.
The scenic charms of Ceylon appear to bare that the insurance men show badges of great as genuine, and not merely as meant to impress the Japanese, we must dismiss as hail fra hold of Bir Heary Blake, and he has variety; why do not the Police here, as elsewhere, maginary the remark attributed to the giren, frequent expression to his feelings of case them to uniform in design? House General's aide-de-camp by REUTER a few admiration. A Colombo paper remarks that No. 37, antil a fortaight ego, carried on a silk days ago. The latter was reported to have when Sir Hoary referred to Galle as the business, but, as far as can be gathered, had to sport where once older nations exchanged wind up, a non-paying concern. It was con- declared that General KUROPATKIN would the wealth of two hemispheres," he must have ducted under the name of Fook: Sag. Hous first of all recull Kassiau troops from Corea quite startled the good people of Gails, and No. -Chap Yik-offered mors or less from and would not commenco operations until mys that "the condensed report of his water, as also did No. 35 on the other side. The May, hoping to "bave done with Japan" remarks reads like an extrast from Lothair former is well covered in Messrs. Sieman & at the end of July. This bombastic utter hardly a criticism justified by the speech, wo Co., and the latter in Mours. Biamsson & Co. anse væs not given much attention at the think. We note, by the way, that in the octires and Messrs. Beiss & Co. Both of them are
of the speech oar late Governor said that doing trade in the pien-goods line
We understand that the insurance policy of time; now it seems probable that it was apprehensions as to plague in Ceylon were never made. From what we now of exaggerated, as kis large experience showed the burnt house, in the south, British Co., hat General Kuzoratkin's previous career, the that plagas could not exist in a temperature | expired, and neither building or remaining stook plan of campaign now attributed to him like Ceylon's.
is covered.
with Jepan,
NEW BUILDINGS AND MOVEMENTS, The new Bund is progressing rapidly, and there is a project, already largely subscribed to, for establishing a foreign hotel, to be run on up-to-date lines, near the steamer wharf at Kuk-fa Should it mature, it will doubtless well repay the proprietors.
Duncan, R A. Schlanders, 8. 0. Else, and H. F. Chard, forwards.
THE ASSAM-BENGAL RAILWAY.
A Calotte despatch, dated the 17th February, mys-H.E. the Viceroy yesterday formally opined the Assam-Bengal Railway at Chittagong and made a speech to which he des cribed the line ne one of the costliest and most A branch of the International Banking difficult railway enterprises that had ever been Corporation has been opened here, but its undertaken in India. The original estimates usefulness is very much discounted by the were not mich over four millions sterling, but fact that the office is at Wongsha. We the actual outlay to complete the line had been understand, however, that they will remove over nine millions. It was too late mos to to the Shameau as soon as a suitable building discuss either the policy of the railway or its general alignment. If anyone were to say that nine millions might have been spent to better can be obtained.
advantage elsewhere, the Vidrey would not, perhaps, be disposed to contest him. But now that the log ind been opened, their object, must be to see that it was worked to the best Advantage soovide some return for the normons try of public money that had occurred.
The Standard Oil Company move into their zew offices at the end of the mouth,
NAVAL NOTES.
H.. river gunboats Robiz und Sandpiper have left port, as also has the Chinese gunboat wong Yuen. Tao German river gunboat Trin Tai, recently put together by the Hong kong & Whampoa Dook Co. has returned from a cruise. The Chinese ganhosts Fuken, Capt. Lam Firg Singy and Tue Fo, Capt. Ke esterday issued arrived from Canton yesterday, having left that at Kobo at 750 kazdi fram lỗth inst, and left
port on the previous evening.
WEATHER REPORT.
The Hongkong Observatory the following repart
On the 17th at 11.25 am The barometer
in China and Japan. has risen slightly in the Philippines and fallen
The highest pressure is now found in Central Japan and an area of low pressure lies over the Loodoo Islands.
THE BARQUE “ARROW." The local egents of the British four-masted
pleased to hear thist ehe is safe and sound, and barque yo, bound to Hongkong, will be
the 2.3. Andalusia, which arrived from Tsiatsu Gradients are vary slight on the China coast very near her destination. Captain Schmidt, of and the China Bes.
Light variable winds will be met with to the yesterday, reporte hasing, on the 16th inst, Formoss Chasnel and the north part of the passed her when some 90 miles distant from China Sea
Forecast-Light variable winda; overcast, this colony. The Arvor signalled “ Bound
for Hongkong, all well.”
dall
LATET FEEAMER MOVEMENTS.
The C-PIL share Empres of Japan arrived again at soon day for Yokohama, where she was due to a pastipm; on the 17th-inst. The Imperial German mal steamer Gera, which left here on the 17th mt, at noon, arrived at Genoa on Wednesday at 7am. French mail, will leave Salgon on Saturday, the 10th inst, at 1p.m., for this port - The MM steamer Salang, with the next
The PM steamer China, with mails, &c., from San Francisco to the 26th it, via Hond- Bea, &, on the 18th last Jul, love Yokohamas for this port ma Inland
The Un Line steamer Glenturret will leave
here on the 26th just," Singapore on the 20th inst., and may be expected
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