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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS MONDAY, MAY 8тu, 1:05

The sugar manufacturing industry in Formosa is making rapid progress, the amount of refined sugar produced last year amounting to about 112 million in. The produce has been yearly

sugur cune into Fermoss. At present the number of surgar-retining companies formed on the joint-stock basis is sight.

TELEGRAMS.

REUTER'S SERVICE.]

THE KING IN PARIS.

CRAIGENGOWER CLUB "AT HOME,”

that the Japanese have nothing with which shouli arrive at a certain place just about they can justly reproach the French in this the time that the situation develops. The connection; and we are now in possession public must now be aware, howovor, that

"Music hath arma," but not even the axeot of information which dissipates the impres-toth belligerents are exceedingly distrust.incrossing sines the lutioduction of the Hawaiian

music played by the 119th Infantry on the sion that the Frouch censorship of telegrams ful of newspaper ships; and will therefore

Cruigengower ground at Happy Valley on www.pro-Russion. We learn that its purpose uot expect too much. We know how keen

LONDON, 4th May,

Saturday afternoon was maro charming thun the Aftor lunching with the Marquis of Bretouil zeal with which the members of the Club's com- was purely pro-French, to put a stop to the and anxious everybody is just now, as is

Au association stylel the "Nihon Mankayesterday, the King had over an hour's intermittee attended to the wants of their guests, sensational and unwarranted messages that evident by the discussions constant where- wore being sent, implicating the French ever two or there are gathered together :aud Suilai Kyokai," one of the principal objects view with M. Delease, who was the only guest.and endeavoured to make them "at home" for of which in to introduce the cultivation of raw M. Dalcassé roturned to the Foreign Ofco the afternoon. The Club's mutabed was gaiły Colonial Government in a way which they can enter fully into the feelings that inspire cotton into Korea, has been established. The manifortly highly pleased. Considerable im- decorated with bunting, and awnings had been bad been striving anxiuely to avail. Te most of the commeats overheard,

promoters met on the 12th April, when they portance is attached to the incident in French erected to shelter the visitors. return to the

Darmative of L'Avenit should not, however, become impatient decided, among other things, to disputes official ciroles, especially in view of the fact rasulted as follows-The wheelbarrow rico, i WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS M. MEYNARD HYs that the Descartes is at with our friends the Japanese, for making commissien to Korea toward the end of this that tho king had twenty minutes close con- Nha-trang, being informed by Mareonigraph their preparations in their own deliberately mouth or early mixt month, in connect on with of all the movements of the Russians, careful way. Their anxiotics are greater thun When the squadron arrived at Cam-ranhours; their stake greater; they are entitled it consisted of forty-five units, the ships to all the time and elbow-room we can give steaming in three by three, n very imposing | them. If similar toolings were apparent in

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Another of those enjoyable Smoker" for which the Masonic Lodge is becoming so famous, was held by the Naval and Military branch in the Masonic Hall, Zotland Street, on Saturday night. There was n good attendance of members, and an excellent masical programme had been arranged. A very jolly evening was passed, and the attention of the promotors to the wants of guesta left nothing to be

desired.

The average amount of bank notes ja sireniu tion and of specie in reservoat Hongkong during the month ended 30th April, as certified by the mangers of the respectivo banka i--

Average Specie Banks.

Charterel Bunk of

India, Australia and China

amount.

in reserve.

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Throe natives found a sailor drunk and

that there a flourishing and if the Japanese admiral were amenable settlement at Cam-rauh. An accidental to their influence, we should not be so con- meeting of one of the Concession offi fident of a successful issue for our allies. cials hy some Russian officers wolte As it is, Tono is not lost because unseon i ther to the possibilities of the place. he is not inactive because unheard of; the Orders for all sorts of provisions were terrible fate of the Russian Armada is not issued, and in a few days the Russings less certain because delayed. It is almost could take their pick from big supplies, amusing how neutral opinion has blown hot Livestock (cuttle) to the value of 25,000 and cold where Japan is concerned. She franes washurried from allsides to Camranh, was “presumptuous” when challenging but alas! the necessity for an unceremonious | Russia, “marvellously shrewd and some- departure has resulted in disappointment for what lucky" at the first attack on Port the caterers, who are much embarrassed by Arthur, too successful to last"

at. the the unwieldy stocks left, on their hands. Yalu and after, “invincible at. sea” when The only thing the Russians did not refuse the Port Arthur fleet scattered was coal. They had coal stacked up every fled, “riding for a fall" before the where, even, saye M. Meynard, “da us les Liaoyang affair," sure to repeat Trafalgar " when the voyage of the Balticers was begun, chambres das officiers"! The passing of the Russious has enriched all this region. and now, because Tooo dum not net pre- cipitately, there aro doubts and suggestions "Le nhaqué," presumably the natives of the that all is not well with Japan. Her ships district, are too busy to do anything for the have been long at sea, and must be the colonists. They will work only far the Rua

worse for year, it is said. The life of a guu sians. Russiau money is circulating freely. The is only so many rounds, many of ber guns FINE FLAVOUR. graphs are working over-time, which must now be meeless, it is confidently may afford further explanation of reportorial asserted. Poor, fickle human nature. Those grumbles. M. MEYNARD professes to have ideas that occur with such startling force seen in the Bay two German steamers scized in the mind of the "man in the street" do by the Russians because they were courey not always represent factors of which the ing rice ta Yokobama. He says contraband responsible ones are unaware. The patriotism ships are ordered into the Bay. He must of Japan is universally admitted. Why by mistaken about the two Germans; and it not grant a little intelligence on the part of is, of course, unlikely that Russia caa com-Tokyo? The temptation to prophesy seeme

almost irresistible; but let us be patient.. Harland at the Folice Court, and each The mills of the gods gried slowly, and sentenced to three weeks' hard labour, while the for any captures she may make. At night, steam craft fussed about the Bay, suspi-Too just now seems too slow for some sailor, for being drank sad incapable was fined cious of all strangers; and he was surprised people. The end of the saying, yet they grind éxceeding small" will be remembered not to be caught. Japanese spies and by-and-by, when "we shall see what we submarine mines were chiolly feared by the shall see.”- Kussians. They were constantly dragging for the latter! One Japanese ship was seen loitering in the vicinity of Binha island. While Admiral ROZHDESVENSKY Was actually suffering, his marines had absolute confidence in him, and no one could doubt the heroic intentions of his officers. With regard to RozнDEKTVENSKY'S Älness, by the way, we suppressed a former telegram, fearing that REUTER had been hoaxed again. The frequency with which the pathologist and psychologist may meet when diagnosing the particular complaint is proverbial in unrefined communities. The Russian crews are, in spite of their con fidence, having a weary time. The constant

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incapable in Queen's Road early on Saturday morning. One of the men mounted guard, while the others attempted to pick bis pockets. The guardsman, however, was too interested in the doings of his comrades to notice the approach of & Inkong, who caught him and ene of the other pickpopkots, the third managing to escape. The men were charged before Mr. F.

through Corea, plunder it from coast to coast,

It is said that a Chinese army might march

and commit all kinds of outrage, but its avil deeds would be forgotten to-morrow. Å hundred The English Mail of the 8th April was thousand Japanese might pass along the sam delivered in London on the 5th inst.

way, silent as the dumb except for their tramp: paying for every bag of rice and every string It is notified in the Government Gazette that Mr. John Roskruge Wood has been appointed eggs, molesting no one, orderly and well-behaved temporarily to act as Rogistrar General daring perfection itself, and yet be talked of us a plague, "Wai-nim," thieves, robbers, wretches. Coroana the absence on leave of the Hon. Mr. A. W. Brewin.

The Government Gazelle announces that Shader klad Singh, Hongkong aud Singapore Battalion R.G.A, has boon appointed H; E. the Governor's honorary side-de-ramp a

The Korean Government on the 27th March. granted a mining concesion at Syaan gold mine, Hoanghai Province, to the Japanse British-American syndicate, which had baan

vigils, the terrible heat, and the lack of asking for it for some time past. comforts, are wearing them out. Neutral shipping wants it over and done with, but HOMOKONG OFFICE; 14. DEVEUX ROAD Cl. pro-Japanese hope the present waiting may he prolonged. Meantime, the Russian ships are becoming more foul and less seaworthy and the crass

LONDON OFFICE: 131, FLEET STREET, E.C

HONGKONG, MAY 8TH, 1905.

ONE or two new points with regard to the situation as between Japan, French Inda. China, and the Eussian Armada, are

suggested in a long and graphic telegram sent from Cam-rank by M. ALF. MEYNARD, special correspondent of L'Avenir du Tonkin.

The cigarettes manufactured by the Japaneso Government Barean are being exported to Siam, Singeport, and India to a remarkable amount. The Bureau has also received applica tions from Denmark, Sweden, und Norway for samples of the different brands.

of

hayu a venerable prejudice against Japanese, Japanes return the sumpliment with an old established contempt for the Corenus.

LONDON, 5th May.

occasion of the visit of the French flost,

RETURN OF THE KING FROM

FRANCE.

A sporia programme was prepared, and the various events

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versation with the German Ambassador after Lammert; after tying; Mr. J. P. Jordan won starters, was won by Messrs R. Bass und L.

the banquet at the Elyave.

the blindfold ruce. The girls' race of 100 yards THE BRITISH NAVAL MANŒUVRES.

by Miss Dorothy Rodgers with Mi Queouis Tatam second from EA full field. These were twenty-one cutries for It is officially stated that the grand naval the ladies' nomination race, which was won mancouvIca arranged for next month, are post by Mr. J. D. Kinuaird (nominated by poned, as they may cause inconvenience if Mrs: John Rodgers); Mr. LE. Lammert osrried out then as planned, and if not carried (nominated by Mise Milae), running second.. out entirely, they will not give the lessons The visitors three-legged race saw twelvo desired to be inculcated. This apparently refers starters, and was won by Mossra. Silas and to the world-wide matœuvres mentioned on the Taylor. Br. B. Pestonji won the prize for the biscuit and water mao; and out of the fourteen 10th December, and is possibly due to the desirestarters in the potato and bucket race Mr. J. to have a large fost in, home waters on the R. Forbes ran rst and Mr. J. D. Kinnaird

Reconst.

At the conclusion of the sport Mr. Sorcombe Smith was invited to present the oricket shield and other trophies Before doing so he wished to congratulate members of the Club on the success of their "at home,” One drawback, however, was the absence of Mr. Brown, who might not incorrectly be described as the foster father of cricket of the plub. This was the second 0903 of the League committee. Last Reason the shield went to a worthy eleven captained by a worthy captain. This year be was very glad to say the shield was like money-circulating, and he hoped that like money it would continne to circulate. He congratulated the club on having won it this year, but would not say he hoped they would win it again next year, although be trusted that in soras future year they would again be successful. He was given to understand that the cricket club during the lust two league seasons practically relied on the sama olever, but the more men played together,

LONDON, 5th May. Mr. Balfour, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Akers Douglas met the King at Victoria Station on bis return from France. It is reported that, at the King's desire, His Majesty had some minuten conversation then, before driving off.

GERMANY AND TURKEY.

LONDON, 5th May. Count Tattenbach takes to the Soltau the Grand Cross of the Rod Eagle sot in brilliante,

DINNER OF THE JAPAN SOCIETY IN LONDON,

LONDON, 5th May. Viscount Hayashi presided at the dinner of the Japan Society. Lord Redesdale in toasting the Mikado, extolled the memorable achieve. ments of his reign, and hoped when the time came to renew the alliance that it would be renewed in no grudging spirit.

THE WAR.

["DAILY PRESS" BERVICE."}

· VLADIVOSTOCK BLOČKADE- རོ་ཧྥs6བཤོས་

EVADED.

THE RUSSIAN SHIPS OUTSIDE.

KORE, 6th May, Four of the Russian warships that were supposed to be bottled up in Vladivostock have appeared off Hokkaido.

the more they know each other's play, although there was a great deal of merit in the olab being able to carry off the shield with auch a small number of regular players. At the same time, toemphasise the advantage ofanity, he would remind them how the Australian cricketers beat various elevens in England. Mr. Smith then presented the shield to Mr. L. E. Lammert, Captain of the team, at the same time wishing the Club great prosperity and frusting it would long survive, and that it was certainly not the | last time they would win the shield.. `He then prosented other caps and trophies, woo by | ericketers, after which he addrewód metabore of the club in particular on technical points in connection with the royal gamo.

Mr. Lammert thanked Mr. Smith for his kind remarks about the team, and stated that he had perfect trust in their working well together.

Mrs. Braidwood then distributed the sports

They surrounded a Japanese sailing ship, and after ordering the crew to prizes, which was the closing function of a very take to their boats, set fire to her.

(REUTER'S SEEVICE. Į

RUSSIA'S NAVY.

LONDON, 5th May. The report of the correspondent of the

Acting on the recommendation of the Captain Superintendent of Police, H.E. the Governor has been pleased to promote the undermontioned Police officers as follows, sneh promotion taking effect from the 7th January lost-Acting first class Inspector Celist to be first class inspector; Times, that Russia had acquired the Chilian Aoting second bliss Inspector Withers to be

Smith.

HONGKONG GUN GLUB.

and Argentine navies, continues to be denied, but it is intimated from good diplomatic sources, that the warships will be brought to the Baltic to serve us a nucleus for a new navy in case Admiral Rozhdestvensky comes to grief.

LATER.

The Argentine Government denies the sale of warships; they are willing to all This Club's annual general meeting was hald but dare not deliver ships during the war. in the Club Pavilion on Saturday.

The report and accounts were passed as pro- sented. The accounts show a profit on the years' working of $1,272.84 which was written off the Club's assets.

ship and his place will be taken by the Hon. L Mr. 4. C. Moxon resigned the Hon. Secretary

A. M. Johnston.

second class inspector: Third class Inspector smith to be second class inspector in place of The opening ceremony of this Seoul-Fusan the lat. Inspector Williamson; Acting third line will be held on May 25th. A through class Inspector Cameron to be third class service will be rau duce a day between Stroul inspector vics Inspector Withers promoted; F and Faso, The trip takes fully thirtorti S. McHardy to fill the vacancy for third class hours, and the railway will greatly facilitate inspector caused by the promotion of Inspector the journey between the places. demoralised. K. MEYNARD admits that all regard the campaign as a regrettable nuisance. He is impressed by the waste of coal and stores and human energy in this apparently aimless coming nud going-il est malheureux que le charbon, les vaisseaux et l'énergie des

His Excellency the Governor has been pleased, M. MEYNARD arrived at Cum-rank on April ove:-vient sans but bien déterminé." for the Colonies, ie recognise provisionally, hommes solent dépensés inutilement en under instructions from the Secretary of State. 25th, after an unpleasantly hungry journey He refers to the general freshness" of panding the issue of an Exequstar, A. A H. in a junk, and an all-night trip in a sama. the squadron, a reference whose justice is Botelho, as Conaal for Nicaragua at Hongkong, He found a dozan Russian coal transports not quite clear, in view of what has gone says the Government Gazette. at anchor, guarded by torpedo-beats of the before. On Thursday April 20th an officer same nationality. All appeared ready to sail at short notice. The effective squadron who died of congestion was buried ashore, near the tomb of a Russian lady who has lain there ten years! The funeral seems to bave been Franco-Russian, very gorgeous

the 25th) the squadron was ready for immediats departure. Very strict orders were issued against any strangers approa ching the fleet, even the contraband caterers being warned that they approached at their Own risk. Nuinbers of vessels with livestock and produce bad to return to Saigon without doing any business.

of ironclade nud cruisers was then man-

œuvring about outside, not being allowed to spend more than twenty-four hours in

The Government Gazelle notifies that Dr. Keinosake Majima, graduate of the Imperial University, Tokyo, has been added to the register of medical and surgical practitioners qualified to practice in this Colony; also that

BALTIC FLEET.

CEVISING ABOUT,

Yesterday's strivals brought no nows of the Baltic Fleet, but Captain Kohe of the German .. Teingtau which, arrived from Bankok on Saturday reports having sighted on the afternoon of the 3rd inst. 21 men-of-war at Van The following gentlemen wore elected as the Fong Bay, and 14 cruisers cruising about off incoming Committee-Moss. G. T. Vaitoh, A.Three Kings' Point. Turner, His Honour, Mr. A. O. Wise, Messrs man-of-war steaming from Van Fong Bay H. W. Looker, G. C. Moxon and I. J towards Baigon. Anderson (Hou. Treasurer), LAUNCH OF THE COFFER-DAM.

He also saw a French

| DAI-ICHL-GINKO AS THE CENTRAL

BANK OF KOREA,

pleasant afternoon.

AN ELABORATE CHINESE

ROBBERY.

On Thursday fast a native called at a private residence in Water Streat, close, to Pokfulum

the owner's contractor. He called, be stated, to Road and represented himself as an employee of

take measurements for the erection of a skylight and Gre excapes. Having done this, he informel the mistress of the house that he would return the following morning to begin operations, at the same time telling her to remove the furniture from the room. Tras to his word; bo appiented

with five other natives early the following more ning shortly after the muster of the hamso had gone to work. The men ascended the stairs with kits" of carpenter's tools, which they placed on the floor and awaited the orders of their epoksman, the man who had examined the premises on the previous day. When the mistress entered the room.

where the spokesman asked she wished the sky-light erected. She replied If you have an order to erect it, you know where it is to go, and don't want to ask me." Thereupon the spokesman seized her by the

throat, another of the men put his band over her month, while some of the others wrenched the bangles from her wrists and the rings from her fingers.

neutral waters; but it was well understood and impressive. At the last moment for the mimes of W. L. W. Wesser and was launched the pontoon Coffer-dam, special (Dai Ichi Ginko) by the Imperial Ordinance of | exasperated, threatened to tomahawk ker, The

Abdalrahim have been added to the list of authorised arobitects.

He was

While this was taking place the only other people in the house were a small Chinese boy and the mistress's young daughter. One of the robbers rubbed cayenne pepper in the daughter's eyes, while others endeavoured to free her of her jewellery. While this occurred At the Kowloon Dcoks on Saturday morning"

the woman was struggling violently, and it is The privileges conferred upon the First Bank alleged that one of the robbers, becoming constructed by the Dook Company to endeavour the 24th March are quite similar to those that a decent interval would see them back

to raise the French eraiser Bully from the recka | enjoyed by the Bank of Japan and place the Chinese boy, meantime, bad escaped down again. [Mais elle re viendra certainement

In the early hours of Saturday morning a

in Along Bay. The length of this structure is First Bank in the position of the Central Bank stairs and raised the alarm. A male neighbour from the finor below quickly ascanded to the sons peu.] This appears to throw light nothe

scene of the trouble, but was only successful in bluejacket from H.M.S. Andromeda fell into 106 feet, its height 35 feet and greatest width of Kores. The value of bank notes hitherto conflicting reports that have been puzzling

80 feet. About 500 men have is constantly issued by the Bank, is about Y 3,200,000. With

regard

the coinage reform, the First Bank us. During the alleged illegal stay in

the harbour near Blue Buildings. very much exhausted, when an Indian constable employed in building it, and 200,000 feet of will commence to take up nickels on the 1st detaining one of the robber band, whom he and Sanitary Inspector Frith took charge of Cam.ranh Bay, perfectly trustworthy wit

noticed his plight, and unwinding his turban timber used. It is an unwieldy looking craft July. The handling by the Bank of the

Korean Government funds will gradually pre. until the arrival of the Police. The mistress nesses told us that the Fleet was actually

throw one end of it to the sailor, who clutched and floating in the dook had the appearance of weet the dishonesty of the local officials. The of the house estimates the value of her lost a massive box. This construction, however, Bank norly establishes branches in Pingyang, in French waters, and others no less reliable

it, and was thus rescued. He was removed to the Naval Hospital for treatment.

was necessary, as it has been made so as to fit Wonsan (Gensan) and Taika (Hyong-syang Jewellery at $55: The native who was arrested testified that the Russians were just outside

was charged before Mr. F. A. Hazeland at the under the fore part of the cruiser when sub-province) and agencies at Song-do, Waju and

Police Court on Saturday, at the instance of the limit. A somewhat hurried search

Regulation of the regulations for the merged, and the four large tanks it is atted Bongchin.

Inspector Collett, with armed robbery, and through the text books ut our disposal skips, reported by our Kole correspondent, management of Queen's College by a governing with will then be pumped sat in order to give

assaulting the girl with intout to rob, and the fails to find any remedy for this evasion may possibly be explained by the body hus boon amended, and is pablished in it the necessary lifting power. With the excep

cano was remanded for a week. Three more of of international principles; and we do theory that a Japanese naval redistribution the Government Gazette as follows:-"The tion of the strengthening iron plates neccessary not remember any clause which opposes has been effected for the purpose of a deci- governing body shall consist of not less than to enable the Coffer-dam to withstand all con- Saturday, at 10a.m., and may be expected hore the band were arrested later in the day, and the Police are on the tracks of the rewtining two five nor more than seven members appointed by ditions of weather, it is built entirely of wood to-morrow, a D. the return of vessels that may have sive movement against the approaching the Governor, who may, at his pleasure, require so that even with its tanks filled, in order to mails with dates from Berlin of the 11th April, first arrested, was robbed by his associates on The L.G.M. atr, Bayern, carrying the German at large. The house of the native who was departed in compliance with the twenty-Armada. We have despatched a reporter any one or all of them to resign, and who may be submerged to the forol of the decks, it left Singapore on Friday. at 9 am, and may be the same day, perhaps with a view to remove four hour rale. We feel almost convinced in a steamer specially chartered, and he fill up temporary vacancies as they may occur." will have to be loaded with heavy iron cables. expected bere to-morrow, p.m.

Up north, the emergence of the formerly well watched four Vladivostock

LATEST STEAMER MOVEMENTS.

The LG.M. stm Preussen left Shanghai on

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