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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, MARCH 287#, 1988.

Bruce, formerly in command of the Chinese ended by depopulating the land and giving TELEGRAMS.

"DAILY PRESS.". BIOLUMITE UREYICK:]

PRESENTATION TO ME. J. ORANGE. aniby which very few people had of being able

to mest, so many of their friends all at once. - Regiment at Weihai, and now administering over to the desert the already diminiaising

Almoet unique ceremony was that which accompanied as it was by that very handsome the extremely important and responsible osses. In even the old days of the Northern

took place at the Hongkong Hotel yesterday at presentation and so many very flattering words, noon when Mr. J. Orange, M.LC.E., who leaves He should keep this addream as an object which post of Captain Superintendent of Police to

Wei and the Tang dynasties, Central Asi

the Colony to-day for home was presented would always help to remind him if he needed the Municipal Council of Shanghai, desirous was burden on the Chinese excheques » "CORRECTION-OBITUARY.

with an address on behalf of the Chiness pro reminding, of many happy years spent here. It & CO, on his way out to the East to vary the route, but was held for the purpose of the valuable

perty owners, contract and commercial gentle was now a little more than 25 years-ot 2)-- has produced a book, setting forth from overland trade which was maintained with

LONDON, March 26th.

men in recognition of his urbanity, courtesy: since he met Dr. Ho Kai, and it was on a spot personal observation the military and Persis and the later Byzantine Empirò.

Sir Auckland Colvin is dead. and help rendered in the course of his pro- not far distant from the Hotel. Directly ke economic condition of the country passed Turkestan itself in those days was a com-

[Owing to a telegraphis error, we yesterday. founïonal career in the Colony.

came to the Colony, he was naturally thrown announced the death of Baron Auskland, who' In addition to the large number of Chinese through. From Heriwa to Sucheo, the paratively fertile and fairly watered land, we trus, is

into contact with Chinese contractors and work.' quite wall. The mesange has been Suohur of Yule's great work, the route was and was able to par its own expönaes of vorrented, and is found to refer to Sir Auok-gentlemen present thara were many Extope men, and he was strack by the extraordinary

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identical with that taken by Marco Polo in the years 1278-4, and in view of this fact, as the more especially interesting portion of the journey lay between these points, Colonel Bruce has well named his work "In the Footsteps of Marco Polo." It was not necessary for Col. Bruce to treat at any great lengths on be truth and frust worthy nuture of Polo's work; that has been doue already, and Polo's warrative needed 'no- embellishment from others. The lapse of up-

administration.

empire of Jenghis Khan and his successors the wholesale slaughter by his troops of the inhabitants of these districts bad already brought about in a great measure the rain of the country, which was never able to recover the shock. The present Mancha dynasty has proved almost as destructive as the Mongols, and under the savage le of

Auckland Colvin was born in 1838, son of the

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Lieutenant-Governor of Agra Frondegod ngiring work in Hongkong, Dr for the Rulera of Tadi zories. Sir Auck the Hon. Mr. Wat Yuk, Mosers. Fred C. Mow about where the deceased wrote a biography Ho Kai prided and there were also present land i olvin was schooled at Eton, and later Fang, Ho U. Ming, G. G. Wood, W L Leask, at the East Tudia Company's Colege st Haileybury, He was io, the ludian Civil. Bryor, A. H. Dugh, Ho Chak Sang, Toug Service from 1958 to 1879 and then became Lai Cham, Tes Kwai Ng, Loung Kok Comptroller General for Egypt, and later Nam, Chan Chik Ting, Fang Chan Yaon, Financial Adviser to the Khedive. He esrued Ho Hin Sang, Mok Man Choag, Li Po Chun Egyptian decorations, and this booming Li Po Ling, Li Taz Ming, Mesers. Wing Kea Indian Viceroy's Coupait in 1888, Lieutenant Governor of the N. W. Provinos & Co, Kwok Chik, Fraudisso Tao Yat, The

ability thay possesed. He had always wondered

how they managed to construct the works they

was difficult enough for tlives who had been work and accustomed to plans from their brought up to ongineering and srohitestural mely days how much more difficult must it be to those who had to learn all they know through the medina of a foreign language and to whom it was not familiar in their youth. He thought Hongkong would izike every one as being a monument to the artreme ability of the Chia- ess contractors, to my nothing of the works

wards of six centuries has anturally altered Teo T'sung-tang has finally completod the and Oudh in 1887, and retiring in 1992. In Sam-Wang Co., Ltd, U Yuk Chí, Ho U Ming', || and the factories where there was really more the external complexion of things, yet not ruin of the land. It is into these air 1906 he published his Boond book, entitled Chan Sin Ki, Thun Sin To; Au Chi Nam, The inside than outside. Those who looked at thos

so much so that old Polo would not re.

deserted lands that the present. Peking

The making of modern Egypt."— ED. j.

cognise, were be to travel the road once Government sends its officials with no pay KOREAN ADVISER'S DEATH Loung Kis, The Tak Kee, The Yong Chang,ontirely by Chinesò labɔur and the one he more

except what they can wring out of a decored peasantry. It is no wonder that Colon I Bruce found the fortifications in utter ruin,

March 27th.

TOKIO M

The operation performed on

the garrisons non-existent, and not a single Wednesday night upon Mr. Stevens, piece of artillery in the country, from Keriwa the adviser to the late Korean Govern-

Quong Tiok, Tie Ton Shing, The Yick Loong The Loong Cheng, Tan Ling, The Kang On, Yu Foo, The Tong Tak Sang, Mo Tak Ming The Wing Shing, Pan Pow, Tesug King, Lam The Fang, The Hip Oa, Y. Tas, Yan

Tai, Lam Woo Cheratong, The Him 15. Sin and Zaha 10 secretary, Mok Che Chuso, He Ngek Lan

monument of what

things would see that these fratories were built particularly alluded to was the Aberdeen Paper Works. There was a Chinese labour could do, and he was most proud of having had a part in the comtruction. of that. Another large work was of course, the old Tytam Water-work-(applause). I was

more, the several halting places, the inns, and almost the persons of the attendants, The little change that be taken place is bowever, decidedly for the worse; the roads may be a trifle more ragged and unkempt; the sands of the desert have certainly to Langbeo,As Colouel Brose warne usment who was shot-at-San-Francisco Yuen-Laí- Chuov, Si-Shui-Shek-Laufa parlaps the chief. But he did not he think encroached more on the cases where in Russia at the moment holds the New his days were struggling towns are now Dominion in the hollow of her band; and in mérely ruins almost officed; and the clothes the present condition of Russia this means of the fewer inhabitants are more dusty that her army, undeterred by any motive of prudence, is as likely as not at any moment

and worn......

After leaving Khotan, or as he called it Cotas, Polo remarks that he arrivel at a place called Pien, round which have raged many controversies. Some there are who think it was a blunder of Marco's for Puno, in place the quilzunca tell you was meation- ed by the monk, Yuen Chwang. But the place mentioned by Yuen Chwang was in Chinese written, and this is evidently merely a writer's mistake for

Kren mo, and Kwenme is the natural transcription of Kiri-wa. Pien looks like one of the fanciful names, or rather travesties of names given when A.S. WATSON & CO.. certain emperors of the Tang divided out

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was unsuccessful and he died the same night.

(REUTER'S SERVICE,)

Messrs. A. Shelton Hooper, M. S. Northcote,

· Pau.・・ Among the Europesos pressat were

A. E. Grifin, F. Hemmings sta.

"The CHAIRMAN having expressed the plessure he felt at having been asked to set as the spokesman of the Chinese property owners and

one of the first works he did and he thought

had to do was to thank them very heartily they wished to hear about himself, and sil he

for their great kindness in coming to meat him going to A. Fong's to get their photographs that day, and he was very glad that they were taken, He should always have their faces thanked all very neartily—(lond applause).

The address, which had the photograph of Mr. Orange at the top and a view of the city at the foot and was flanked by Chinese dragons, was beautifully framed in blackwood and inlaid with plush..

to pour iato it and repeat the deeds of the THE UNITED STATES BATTLESHIP contractors, wished Mr. Oranga » pleasant befors him and shall remember them all.

Mongol troops of Jenghis,

Mr. E. G. Barrett, noting Manager' of Mess. Dodwell & Co., has been appointed Diretor of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank daring the absence from the Colony of Mr. G. H. Medhurst.

FLEET.

LONDON, March 26th, The United States have accepted the ins vitation for the fleet to visit China.

BYE-ELECTION-UNIONIST GAIN,

LONDON, March 26th The Unionist Party has gained a sent at the Peckhaur bye-election:

GERMANY,

Yesterday Chinaman employed at the shipyard at Quarry Bay was killed. While engaged shifting some rocke he slipped- over a declivity, falling u distance of 20 feet. The rock fell on top of him, and crushed him

LONDON, March 26th. bayond recognition. Death was instantaneous

The Press Boycott is ended, and the At the Magistracy yesterday before Mr.Deputy bas apologised to the Reichstag.. È A Hassant the Mitai: Bassau Keishaj as agents for the steamer Mandana Maru * were summoned for failing to notify the Postal Authorities of an alteration in the tip of the doparlare the steamer, His Worship imposed a fine of $0.

Auumber of transfers from the Artillery and Engineer Companies to the new volunteer infantry company as announced in the intent ardere. Mr. F. J. Bloxsidge has joined, the Corps and been posted to Left Half No Company, while Gauners Chalmers and O. Euger ara parmitted to resiga.

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An inquiry was conducted at the Magistraey yesterday toto the niceumstanses attending the death of Wing Sing On a few days ago. Decoded had entered a hmss of ill-fame in

Herr Schoen, Foreign Minister, bas paid a tribute to France for her loyal adherence to the Algeciras Act. He also said in the Reichstag, that German had ni ressou ta be diaquisted concerning the Anglo-Russian treaty, as her economic rights were not affected.

ROYAL AMENITIES,

LONDON, March 26th-

The Emperor and Empress of Germany have arrived at Venice, where they were received by King Victor Bramanuel,

THE HEALTH OF THE PRIME MINISTER.

LONDON, March 26th, The latest bulletin states that Sir Henry Campbell-Baunerman is weak. Considerable anxiety is felt.

GREAT BRITAIN AND GERMANY.

LONDON, March 26th. Prince von Buelow has appealed to the British press to cease imputing anti-British designs in connection with the building up of the German fleet; Germany wishes to

voyage and ultimate return to the East reinvi- gorated and enabled anew to do useful work. He then read the address as follows';'

James Orange, Esquire, M. Inst. C.E., M, Inst, M.B, M. Am. Soc. CE, 2

Sir,a the ore of your departure from the. Colony, we the undersigned property owners, merchmute, and contractors desire most rozpact- fully to place on record our esteemid apprecia tion of the many kindnesses which we have received at your bands,

The straightforward principles, the pleasing muner, and the uniform courtesy which you have displayed in your dealings with all clames, icrospective of puition or creed, merit che admiration and respect of all who have had the privilege of coming in contact with you.

We would beg of you to accept this modest address as a token of our respect and best wishes. May many, many happy days, fall of health and happiness, be yours to enjoy in your motherland-We are, Sir, yours tout respeatfally,

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The CHAIRMAN said he could endorse the expressions contained in the addrves and that he could testify from poraɔal experience to the respect, esteem and regard which those who came in contact with Mr. Orange bad for hima.

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Mr. Ho-Yos Ne, speaking in English spoke on behalf of the Chinese property. owners. Whenever, he said, they entrusted

work

is Mr. Orange they always found that every thing was carefully designed and examined. At the same time he had not been hard on the contractors nor had he withheld their certificates when the work was satisfactorily done. And in oises where alterations had to be made and additional works done he always recommended that they should be paid fairextre prices. From all this

they realised that his policy had been "Good work-good pay"-(applause). Not only the principala bus the contractors, therefore, liked him. They all appreciated his services and it was not Battery at all when be said that Mr Orange was bald in very high esteem among the Chinese property owners who had come into contact with him (applause

Government was about to develops

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The health of Mr. Orange was drunk on the oill of Dr. Ho HAI, after which three cheere were given for that gentleman. The company was afterwards pŁot graphed.

LOCAL SPORT.

CRICKET.

RONGLONG CRICKET CLUB-

The last match of the season will be played to-day on the H.K. Clubs ground against an Eleven selected from the "Craigon gewer" and Pollee" Cricket Clubs. Play to commence at .p.m.

The following will represent the H. R. Makin, L. J. Withart, A. W. J. Penke, Clubers. H. Haapook, W. C. D. Turner,

F. H. H. Stevens, E. H. Hinds, E. A. Fowler, Major F. A. MacFarlan, Majər Hamiltor, aud P. Jaoks.

KOWLOON V. BŪTI, M988, CAMBRÓN HIGHLANDERS.

The following will represent Kowloon on the home ground to-day (Saturday).-Messrs. W N. Edwards, H. M. Harrop, W. C. Clements, W. Dixon, C. E. Libeaud, K, MoAikill; J. P. Robinson, S. Lightfoot, Cept. Somerville, F. B. Jones and J. Olsiland, Reserves: D. Parti Bad S. Mcore.

TENNIS TOURNAMENT.

The annual ennis tournament promoted by the Hongkong Crisket Club is now in full swing. the first round of the several competitions were to have been completed by Thursday, but in ons" only has this result bsen attained. Spectators have been numerous during these afternoons, and for the opening stages the play has been really very good. Some brilliant games have been witnewed especially in the championship in which grest interest centres, C. A. Carr, a new comer, is shaping well, and should reich the later stages of the competition. Results of

Taumati and attempted to assault man who live in peace and quietness with England the New Territories and mary of the land-first rounds completed are apponded:----

such

imputations

Central Asin tuto imaginary prefectures, and so may have been applied by Polo's informant to Kiriwa. From Pien, wherever it was, Polo seems to have taken a straight course to Cherchen. Now Cherchen is the modified name of the most ancient of Central Asian cities; and goes back in myth as far as Troy itssif. It was, in fact, the Tsung-yung of the " Decarle of Was Wang in the third book of the Odes,' which according to the ballad was taken by Wan Wang after au ardanus siege, Polo, then, instead, as the traveller has to do in modern times, of going round by Niya, was able to make a straight track, across what 10 now desert, from Kiriwa to Cherchen. But Cherchen in early Han times was called. by characters in modern Chinese pronoun- ced Leolan, modified some conturies later. to others now pronounced Sheasher; but the name itself was never changed, except by the inevitable wear and tear of ages, modifying the local patois: The oldest name was in fact Dardan, or Dirahan, almost identical with that of Troy itself-a name still preserved in that of the Dard Ia Pols'a UNTIL within the inst twenty or thirty mountains, and in Dardietan. year we may lie sail to have known time, se to-day, a waterless desert separated practically nothing of the huge tract, Cherchon from Shached at the entrance of generally known in Europe as Eastern, China, and not the least interesting part of or Chinese Turkestan, but called by the Colonel Bruce's work is that wherein he Chinese the Sin Kinng, or New Confine, rolatee his difficulties in traversing this. further than what was told us by the bowling desert. In this desert Sven Hedin, Buddhist pilgrim Yuen Chwang, or some deceived by a tablet found on the site which five centuries later the great traveller of the read Lcolan, made the mistake of placing Middle Ages, Marco Polo. The first in here the classio Leolen, which really was the modern times to lift the veil of obscurity, site of the present Cherchen. The mistake and from personal experience throw new is easily explained without impugning the light on the country was Robert Shaw, the veracity of either Marco or Dr. Hedia. British Commissoner at Ladak, who in We have above mentioned the fanci ful By kind permission of Major E. W. E. Ste 1868-9 made an adventurous journey to nomenclature of the Tang sovereigns phenson and Offers Commanding, the Band of Kashgar, then ruled by Yakub, the in their imaginary division of

the Third Battation "The Duke of Cambridge's “Atalik Ghazee," who at the time seemed tral Asia into prefectures of the Chinese Own" (Middlesex Regiment) will play the likely to revolutionise the entire of this empire; one or two of these remain, az Ansi following programme of music during dinner at the Hongkong Hotel, this (Saturday) oven district up to the frontiera of Chins, and Cheo, the nest city passed after Tanhwang ing, 28th March 1908, establish in the place of the ill-organised Fú, This is simply adopted from the usme rule of China, a really powerful and well by which the Chinese of old knew Parthia,

Sullivan Wakieufel

conducted realm, quite capable of resisting namely Anai. Similarly they seem to have Two Songs (6) “ Á Garden of Bleep," Iscredere de

TRIR aggression from without,

The interest taken the name of the angieat, prehistoric

(b) Falters of Gold," ... Hutchinson thereby created in the country led to bie land of Pien, and given it to Kiriwa, while Aria (B Clarinet Solo Oberto Conte i. S. Boni- The New York. Herald is able to announce

facio,

Verd authoritatively that Senator Elkins of West example being followed by many other the ancient name of Chercben was adopted | American Sketch By the Swanis River, na | Virginis, whose daughter his been engaged: explorers, British, French, Russian, and as the title of a new fort in this district, the

to marry the Duke of Abruzzi, a member of the Selection The New Aladdin,... Caryll and royal house of Italy, is opposed to the marriage last, but not by any means least, the great Kushi of the classics, and made use of

Monckton

Bills except nader certain condxkins. Swedish traveller Sven Hedin. The result during the military occupation of these Cab Walk ..." Brooklyn,

The Doke requires a settlement on him of he was always ready to scknowledge anyone as on Jeanph Williams, who at the age Megmental arches.

$100,000 yes, and a cash payment of them Socially Mr. Orang, had always con of these various explorativus is that at the regions which lasted for nearly a century;

God bless the Prince of Wales.

$2,000,000 deposited in Italy to his credit. God save the King moment the physical features of the land, and of which we find many traces. Of the

Renator Elkins and his wife attended a Mộ NU-Hors D'Euvre-Caviste ite river system, botany, productions, and to presgut condition of the Chinese occupation on Toast, Soup-Ox Tall Soup, Bish Fish council of all the partine interested held in the and anything nasty or man, and as a public Cutlets and Piquante Sauce, Eutabor Fritambo Italian embassy at Washington where the servant he was chliging and sa a superintendent a lesser extent its ethnology, are fairly well of these districts Colonel Bruce has much tots and Piqua, Balled Shonkiler of Hutton matter was thoroughly discussed

Since then there bare been many cablegrams of public buildings he was impartial. They known. There was still, however, room for

say, but all of the same

Praotically and Onion Sauce, Monglar Pattie. Curry-Liver

Joint Bowat Ribs of Beef and Hose passing between the King of Italy and the wordorry to part with him but hoped he would others to go over the ground and study ita the occupation is little more than a farco, Cays and Celery, Gance, Boiled Dake The Duke retorns to Italy to-morrow. have long life and happinses in the mother buition. Of course, the child

It is reported that Baustor Elkius inaista und. (Applause). archeology, as well as its modern economic The last hope of the country was destroyed Comed Or Tongue an Carrots, Galantine of

Figeon and Beetroot Salad Sweets Machroni that if his daughter spect the former has been nobly taken under the savage Toɔ T'angi ang, who, sent Padding, Strawbery Jon Creati snd. Fizigar Cakon. a royal marriage packle the Duke it must be Omaxan, in reply said that it was diffenit | to the low G, and ha id learning a song. Hin Apricot Tart Tipsy Cales Dessert Fruits privileges and ceremonies of marriage for him to find adequate words to thank them voice broke, they tell me, at the age of four.

between two royal personages.

for their attendance." It gave him an opport. It is most curlong, ??

Cen-

up by Dr. Aurel Stein, acting for the Indian by the Imperial Government to put down the Government while Lieutenant Colonel rising nuder Yakub, the "Atalik Ghazee,"

he found there. A girl called out "sare life" and an Indian constable appeared on the scene, and therefore feels Wing: rushed downstairs in a hurry hat fell bitterly, from the first floor to the bottom. He was picked up in a somewhat fazed condition and taksa to the Police Station where he was lodged in the call. A little later he was seen to be very ill and the police launch was telephoned for bu he died before he crossed the harbour. The jury, which consisted of Messrs. W. S. Webb, app, and H. Lehmann, found that death

was due to misadventure.

Overture “Se-ntramita," Saloetion. Haddon Hall, Vala... "Trés jolie," in

Coffee. Fruit.

would move over there their

SINGLE HANDICAP (A CLA88). ing firms ofees and establish branch offices. Many houses

First Round D. E. Clark (owes 4/6), v. H. and buildings had been erested in Hongkong W. Bayer (owes 3/8) 7-5, 6-S; H: Hancock (wes and there would be a good many others that bis 3/4 best R. Makin (amos 4/6); Lieut. RUSSIA.

Arm would have to build "ovor there. Mr. Batterthwaite (owes) 15/5) ▼. W. C. D. Turner LONDON, March 26th.`

Orange had taken part in the construction of the (Dwon 3/6) 0-2, 6-4; 8. 8. Logs (owes 4/0) v. The Duma has discussed the Bill for the railway, he had built large reservoirs and many R. D. Beattie (owen 15/2) 6-2, 6.5, 0. A. Care gigantic buildings on the Reclamation and these (owes 15/5) v. Capt. Brierley, B.A. (owon -15/1) elevation of the Tokyo Legation to as

would make his name known in the Colony so 6-3, 6-S; & H. Crook (or) 1. T. E. Peatre Embassy. During the discussion M. long as they remained. Although he left them (owes 15/9) 2-6, 6-3, 6-4; E. J. Wishart (owes Ivolaky warmly defended the Russo-to-day, yet it was certain that his partners Mr 15). B. Router (owes: 15/5) 6-3, 6-4, H. W Ough and Mr. Bryer worn just as competent Slade (owon 15/8) v. Lisat. Com. Grasson, R.N Japanese Convention. The elevation was and would keep up the reputation of the firm. (owes 15/5) 6.4, 6.2: H. Pinckney (owe 30,2) the result of no secret or other obligations! They were all sorry to leave him, yet they were *. W. G. Worcester (owes 2/6) 7:5, 6-3; Bye-

but of the position attained by Japan. He admitted that the right of Japan to fish in Russian waters was one of the most serious results of the Treaty of Portsmouth, but the Convention protected the Russian fisheries against annihilation by poachera.

THE ABRUZZI'S AMERICAN MARRIAGE.

swith all the eights and

pleased to see that he was in a position to retire to have a rest after so many years work (Applause). They sincerely hoped he would have many happy days to come and be in a good health in his mother-land as he had been in Hongkong (load upplapse).-

A. Getins, J. L M Pherson, P. P. J. Wode house, E. A. Fowler, P. Klimazack, H. V. Wilkinson, and R. F. C. Master,

FOOTBALL:

HONGKONG CLUB E CAMELON HIGHLANDERS Mr.LAM CHI Foxe afterwards spoke on behalf A friendly Amociation watch will be played of the contractors. He recalled the time, 25 this (Saturday) afternoon between the Hong- years ago, when Mr. Orange came to the keng Football Chub and a Regimented team of Colony and joined the Department of Public the Cameron Highlanders on the Club's ground. works. While there he was always ready to The following will play for the Club-road, sasist contractors with information when they H. Kew Back, B. F. Ausot and E. Humphreys; Halves, L. J. Wishart, J. Hall and came to him, nil in private work the con- A, Hamilton; Forward W. H. Williams, 0. trotors realised that they were closely watched Enger, & Gregory, Macch. Weston and R. and not allowed to fall into error and if Turner. Kick off, at 4.30 gm. any mistakes were made by Mr. Orange

dusted himself like a gentleman. He never

Music has rarely played so weird a trick on

of eight Ends himself with a deep bass voice and promising black, monstaabe. He attended

well-known

last month olde trial at West End church, and the organist, Mr. Parry Cole (who is a struck with the lad" singalar room production and appearance that he has decided to give him can have no ides of music at present," explained Mr, Perry Cola, “but I hare taken him dowa

1 composer and volcs-trainer)