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RANDOM REFLECTONS.

In the Chinese Imperial Maritins Customs Report on the Trio of Kowloon in 1909 I notice that Mr. Harris makes the remark that, "the approaching completion of the Kowloon- Canton Railway and its opening to general traße would seem to foreshadow changes in the wark and local status of the Kowloon Customs." Wovught soon to be hearing someting about the Customs arrangements for dealing with the railway trafle to and from Canton.

Another brief observation in theme report which arrests attention is the following: "A Jill relating to liquor licences was passed during the year, and the current saying is that Hongkong is no longer a free port. Would it bu more correct to say that it is no longer free drinking port*"

Now, what exactly does the Commissioner mean? If Hongkong was a free drinking port before the Liquor Licences Orlinsace was pssed, what philanthropio pooph the licence." holdera must have been! But they were never w in my time: if my drink was "free," it was only because the other fellow paid.

•

No wonder we have colds and other com plaints: One day frea and the next day fans. With such varieties life in Hongkong should net be dall.

The trial and conviction of mi American bluejacket for the manslaughter of a Japanese child, which not be committed widentally in the course of a drankon orgy, ought to call attention to the doubtful advantages of com pulsory abstinence from liquor asit is practised on ship of the American Nay. Probably prohibition hos stained good rents, or it would not be insisted upon, but when the outcome is that the period of anforced abstandos is followed by the wildest excesses and orglon when the

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28гu, 1910.

It is rather disappointing to learn that the A.D.O. will not be able to produce "The Gondoliers“ na wan expected. Not often do our local Thespians admit the word "can't" to their lexicon, and this occasion must be regretted. al

Kowloon

LOCAL SPORT.

RESULTS AT A GLANCE.

(5 wickets)

OTHEN CRICKET.

... 113

Bowling Analysin.

Shields

Donnolly Waterhouse

Wachactors.

LEGUR.CRICKET.

KOWLOON "A". COMBINED TEAM. ... 172. Civil Service

Kowloon "A" toam on Saturday journeyed to 125 .K.C.C.A... 140 Happy Valley and played a team drawn from Civil Service second eleven and Watson's. The 127 combined team was dismissed for 106, of which ... 111 Suter made 27, the highest score for his side, nod Kowicon made 127 for six wickets, Major Kirke retiring after having compiled 50.

... 239 Ronania ... Civil Bervice "A" 106 Kowloos 61 A.O.C.... Craigengower H.KC.C.

How many sandwiches constitute » meal? This problem was saggoated but not discussed | R.G.A... at the meeting of the Licensing Board, but the solution, if ever demanded, is to rest with a magistrate. Ons andwich is not regarded a mosl, but some people might consider they had fared very well if they had, say, half a dozen zandwiches and a bottle of boer. Of course, it would be cheap if the eandwiches were obtained At the expense of the house, but apparently the law demands that a hotelkeeper should not supply the liquor unless he sells the meal, so it is doubtfal if the problem suggested above will

ever be solved.

RODERICK RANDOM.

AMERICAN ACTIVITY IN CHINA.

A LONDON COMMENT.

The announcement, says the London Morning Post, that a syndicate of American bankers have arranged a ban of ten millions sterling with the Chinese Government affords another indication of the strengthening of the ties between the United States and China. Since Mr. Toft became President, American policy in the Far East has displayed very great activity. Kues, the Sooratory of State, kus dorlopending

view to

Mr. опо

H.K.F.C.

Naval Yard.

LEVUE FOOTBALL

2 Buils...

3 Kowloon

LEAGUE CRICKET.

፡፡

KOWLOON v. CIVIL SERVICE. Civil Service stained their first defeat on Saturday at King's Park at the hands of Kow- loon Scores.

F. Sutton, b Bird

KOWLOON.

3. K. Meal, MoEwos, b Dixon............

F, J. de Boms, b Diten.

Licat. Houghton, e and b

Dixon

J. P. Bobinson, 1.b.w. Bird

Llout. Bunbury, not out

D. J.Mackomo, not ont.....

Bajor Chitty, W. L.. Wonnor, L. E. Brett,

and W. Carwen did not bai.

Bird Dixon Ling

Ballook Maokay

Extras

.....

Total for 5 wicketa .....

Bowling Analyses.

CIVIL HERVICE.

H. E. Phelle, e Mackenzio, b Wasser W. E. Dizon, b Brett

J. HoEwen, e de Rome, 1 Curwen ing R. E. O. Brd, b Haughtou

J. Ling, o Mackenzie, b Brett.......

H. T. Jackman, a and b Haughton........

A. G. Pils, Chitty

A, M. Thomhill, e Curwen, b Haughton J. Hickey, b Houghton

G. Bullock, not out.......

scheme after another with the prestige and influence of his country. His offerts, however, have not been altogether

Jsokman The proposal to neutralise the successful. Manchurian railways areased the

antagonisms of heth Russia and Japan, and was probably respon sible, to a very large extent, for verlain pro- visions in the recent agreement concluded between the two Powers. It is certsis that the gelber to resist any attempt that way he made to opponents in the late war are now leagned to- deprive them of their special right and interesta the con- capital of a railway from in Manchuria. Then the scheme for the sirnotion by American

to the existing line Tival to

llues, had also to be dropped Chinchow to Aigan, which would have proved a because it encountered the opposition of Rama mited that these were inspired by a object. They were intended to enforce in practice ality of opportunity for all the principle of equality of oppos nations in the northern provinces of the Chinese Empire. In thus championing the doctrine of the" opoz door" Mr. Knox sa, of course, only the traditional policy of the United for it was Mr. Hay who first developed

"opportunity offers, it ought to go the anthuri. It is generally refinite political

lies food for some littio reflection. I don't wish to be invidious, or eveu uakind, but there is no reiting over the last that the American bine jacket on leave cans more loable for the

visits our friendly shores. I am not making this statement in any unfriendly spirit. Thave they

F. Bocon, Mackenzie, & Houghton

Extend

Total.......

Bowling Analysis.

Curwen Weasers i Haughton Brett Chitty

7.4

NOTAL APTILERY » H.X.0.C. "▲

0.0.0.A.0.C.

This match was played on Saturday resulted in a win for the visitors. Boor -

A. G.

Corp. Davison, b Carrie Pio: Crawo, a and b Curris..... Pto. Cleo, b Carrie

Corp. Waits, b Tayler - .................

B. Sgt, Kirby. a Warrenor, b Tayller 8. Sergt. Graham, s H. Repp, b Tutor

Major Hunter, o Currie, b Tayler Con. Saunders, a Higginbotham,

Carrisku

Pto. Lashbroke, not out Pte. Watts, run ant P. Forster, b Currie

..... 10

Extras

Total

Bowling Analysis.

P. Carris...

2 39

c.c.c.

H. Tayler

B. Bax Watts, b Davison...

H. Happ, Watte, b Davison 3. D. Noria, b Clee

W. Warroner, o Major Bunter, b Cise. H. H..Tarler, not out

L.A. Rose, o and b Davison.....

P. Rapp, Major Hunter, b Cho

C. Higginbotham, b Clou........

P. Curzio, o Kirby, b Davison

9. Battliwara, e and b Cleo W. Cooper, o Graham, Oleo....

Extra

RAILWAY CONSTRUCTION

IN KWANGTUNG.

Mr. J. F. Oleskan, Commissioner of Customs at Canton, saja in his Trade Report for 1909 just published-

CANTON-MANKOW LINE,

The progress made during the year of the Yueh-Han Railway is at first glaas disappoint ing. To the 41 miles open to trafße at end of 1908 only a further 10 miles, to Shokpihang, has been added. The reasons which have con- tributed to this unsatisfactory result are many; but matters have noi boan improved by the un- and fortunate dissensions between shareholders and

Total

Bowling Analysis.

д.

35.6

directorate. It would be out of place to enter into a dissertation here on the rights and wrongs of the case, but it will suffice to remart that a good deal cf the friction seems to have originated from ignorance on the part of many of the shareholders of the topography of the country and the natural obstacles to be sur mounted. The good progress made as for s

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progression to be maintained, quite regardless of the fact that the route to Tantsu presented comparatively triding difficulties, while from the North River to Yingtak and beyond the routs fairly bristles with a long accession of every kind of engineering problem awaiting solution. In addition to this all the sleepers, rails, cement, etc., have now to be transported up the North River, which at low water is frequently impass ablo for weeks. There have, of course, also been the usual dificulties in overcoming the reluct Ence of the peasantry to parting with their land, for superstitious and other reasons, The natural reticenon of these connected with the line, in view of the disputes alluded to above, has not facilitated the task of getting reliable information, but as far as can be ascer tained from various sources the year's results, are, besides the 10 miles actually opens, roughly, 40 mile of embankment and cutting completed, while several tunnels are in comme

H. BUTTONJEE & SON, of excavation. The large permanent bridge

WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS, ovor the Kongbow River is expected to be ready about the end of April but in the mesa.

THE NEW PORT OF HEUNGCHOW. These teams met at the Happy Valley on Bat time operations are being carried on over a

Mr. P. M. G. de Galembert, Commissioner of urday and the result was a win for the Naval temporary structure. All along the projected

Customs at Lapps, writes as follows in his Yard by three geola to zil. There was some routo up to the 120th mile workmen are in-

of the first and of the new commerical part of splendid individual play on the part of the Kow-gaged, and it is hoped that the completed ino Report regarding Heungohow-The cutting

by leon representatives, but the team lacked som will be pushed as far as Yingtek (90 miles) by Henagehow was performed on the 22nd April finished up to within 10 miles of the provincial Kwang in drenching rain and to the accompani- frontier. Across the cast branch of the Northment of a tremendous fasilade of fireemakers, The Viceroy was accompanied by Admiral Li, together and their forwards prove sure-footed,

River, near Tingtak, a bridge some 800 feet the Taotsi for home industries, and the Tsinahan long will have to be constructed. The project- and Hengshan Magistrates. Eight Chinese ed route practically follows rivers for 202 miles, ganboats sembled at the new port and The site of kong, Carton, and Veeno.

a loval sandy piece giving almost a direct route to the borders of various steamers brought visitors from

the new port i the province

appearance, clothed in the

Cleo Watts....... Davison

119

Played at Happy Valley on Saturday, this

LEAGUE FOOTBALL.

NATAL FABD v. K◊WZOON.

1260]

Hongkong police than any other blaeju vino the time when other Powers wore agront opinion of the America binejacket, of strik ont spheres of induence for match ended in a win for "A" team of the 1 bination, whereas the Yarders played well the end of the year. The survey has bon b Excellency the Viceroy of the Two

his intelligence, sourtesy and forlessness, but don't think the conditions of a vocation allow him to be seen at his best, at least in Hongkong.

Like the apostle, I am an advocate of tam porance in all things. On ship of the British Navy grog is sill served out, I understand, to those who wish it, and I am inclined to think that the same releobtains in efor navies, Nons of those, no far as my observation gross, enjoy the same amount of freedom wilo the Amoring

bluejackets, but, whatever the explanation, they

are certainly more orderly, on the whole. In offectively against ZUPA Powors have secured

în view of a

a possible partition of China. Americans are anxious to secure a large With the share of the markets of the Far East.

up of the territory bordering on the Pacifie Coast, the growth of maantietures in the Beath, and the industrial

all over the development country, foreign trade has became of great of importance to the Unites. The acquisition

the of the PARS

2000 Unnat, have naturally drawn Hawaii and of the Philippices, and the building to the attention of her people across the ocess to lands of ancient givilisations and teeming popula

of Western tions that seem to offer an inexhaustible market for the dispost of the products realising

are rich prizes to be secured; that there mills and factories. The American antion is

rivals bat that native efforts are required to compete

Other great commercial

bases

for commercial operations in valuable the American Navy work and sbstinence from Intoxicating liquor may be asociated, but it China. Tho United States is at a disadvantage in this respect, but her statesmen have been looks, too, as if in the work of Burns that "freedom and whisky gang gither." There quick to see that this very disadvantage can be Tarued to pr nse. Amorieses can present

ofitable n

Chiness as the one great the themselves to fore, it seems to an outsidor like myself that if temperance were triod, better resulta might be Western naties which has never attacked Chins achieved. I know it sounds like teaching the. nor wrosted territory from her. They claim and sinoare, that all they disinterested grand materus! relative to "suck oggs," but that their professions of friendship

peaceful commerce, and promote all the same I am not alone in the opinions desire is to

that, therefore, they are anxions to see have suggested here,

strong progressive, and prosperous China,

loyal

help to and are ready to render

Mr. refor. the Chiness in the work of

Pouring to act upon them.

Hongkong Cricket Club by 15 runs. Scores and analyses follow :--

I.K.C.C.","

J. Hall, I Winkworth

E. A. S. Fowler, a Wiltshire, b Winkworth M. Boader Harris, b Bagtall.

Bev. 8. W, Payne, o 8watton,

17inkworth ...

A. E. Lore, st. Swatton, b Garnett......... H. Hack. not out......

.105

Dr. Atklasoo, b Garnett

P. Jacks and b Garnett

G.J. B. Lover, b Winkworth.

J. C. Bauders, not out... B. F. Chapman, b Winkworth

Extras..

Finkworth Paris... Garnett

Total.eks Bowling Analysis,

.140

". H.

TP.

Bagnali

B.G.A.

Capt. Clapham, o Jacks, Payne It. Hitchnock, o Hall, b Payno. Lt. Wiltshire, b Payne

Capt. Garnett, b Lover

are

Lt. Paris, h Leter ......

Lt. Bagall, b Lover

Lt. Thicknesse, e Saunders, b Lover Maj- Kirkpatrick, at wicket, b Payne Gunner Batton, a Payne, h Fowler Gunner Watts, à Fowler, b Lowo

Dr. Winkworth, not out

Extras.....

BUFFS v. R.K...

This match, which ended in favour of the Buffs by three guals to two, required two re ferees. In the first half the Buffs were leading by three points. In the second the trouble began. The referee wore a shirt very much resembling those worn by the Hongkong players. In theexcitement of a busy moment a member of the civilian teata passed the ball to the referee in mistake. Shortly afterwards the same player remarked to the captain of the Hongkong eleven that the re- feree's shirt was very confusing. The referee heard the remark, and warned the player that if he said any more he would bo pat off the field. Then the captain of the Hongkong team clashed with the referee and told him he could put his cont on if he wished to. The referee blow his whistle, put his coat on and left the field. The rival teams then conferred, and came to the conclusion that there were more referees than one. A linesmen took charge of the whistle

Hong

The working portion of the line now pays ground of perched se mature, about 2 miles.

operating expenses and something towards

The melong and half a mile wide, situated on the share the cost of further construction, chanical department at the Canton terminus of Yehli Bay, exactly 10 miles by water is exceedingly well equipped, the latest as Macao Inner Harbour and about 4 milaa north

and of the

Customs Nine Islande station. Lutipa having been imported from Europe and chines America, and is capable of turning out all kinds Those who are familiar with the ocas are of A chearing feature is the mechanical opinion that Kamsingmoon7 miles further north, of work. aptitude displayed by the Cantonese employés where there is a geod, natural harbour with deep In the shops. The engineer in charge of this water, would have beou a much better selec- but it does not come within the spopa

the

reasons why Tehli quick in grasping a now idea, and they are of

the promoters of the was chosen

by efficient

mechanics, loso Bay developing into motive engineers and boiler-makers.

The new port. It is openly stated, however, that a all foreign comforts, as it rabs its own electric plants, new Chinese city,

is intended to make Heangchow, will be a great CANTON-SAMBHTI LINE. company now

During the Chinese year the Canton-Fathan- attraction to many wealthy Chinese emigrants, Chinese Samali branch of the Yüch-Han Railway who are averse to returning to their owa country they have eacuings amounted to 8544,714, being an eity or village, for the reason that, o

362,709 over the previous year's residence in foreign contriontasies. The increase resulta.

Operating expenses amounted to sequired foreign habits, likings, s

the construction 8206,935, hewing gross profit on working promoters, scheme is a most ambition one. Of over a mile sccount of $437,779. Construction expenses, prime

an immensely strong break water, ere a decrease of $113,773 on the amount expended long, and an extensive dredging, there is in tan preceding year, due entirely to the no natural harbour, Yehli Bay, with an averago Dedacting construc. depth of from 3 to 8 feet of water, being unpro- absence of food damage,

tected and open from the north-east be the south- tion expenditure the net prost is $296,085, cast with a clear stretch of water to the east of

department reports them as exceptionally to report to give

and the game proceeded peacefully and ended. carried 3293731 passengers, and the gross and making their home in on ordinatto long

Es stated, in favour of the Buffs.

ROYAL AB TILLERY 7. ROYAL ENGINEERS. This match did not take place.

P. W. D. L. For Agat, Pts.cluded in which are repairs, totalled $139,694, ofcosity there will bot

0 B 1. 0 25 5 17

Bulla

Total......

Bowling AnalysiN."

125

R.E.

D 2

I 12

RG.A

5 1 2 2

the

Naval Yard...

0 3

7 8 4

Payne... Chapmanum va Lover. Fowler..... Lowe

Kowloon ...

1 4

2 13

Hongkong

0 5

4 14 1.

0 0

BOXING.

Evan Jove Lode! The Chis Justice of Hong kong has never ceased to regnt a couras of acTaft-proached these doctrines luring his visit tion which he followed five yars ago. His foel to China in the year before he was elected and his Secretary of State is now then. Mr. Knox':' lugs can be quite understood inasmuch sa any

policy in regard to Manekuria may not have decision which savours of diaorimination or

attained its direct objects, but at least it has partiality must be deplored,

had the effect of persanding the Chinese that

States for they can look to the United

sympathy and support against other Powers. Only a few years ago the treatment of Chinese students. in America led to a determined boycott of American hostes oods the China, but the feeling of owing to the inability of the Police to raise a promoted by Bill Lewis is to take place in the The secembility, ay water algations toy, laid-out city, with bread streets and foreign

R. E., P01.

This mostoh did not take place on Saturday

The constitution of juris has long been a rexed question in Hongkong. It is quits right that men of nationality other than British should

which then existed some to have team. be called upon to perform the duties of citizen. ship required by service on jirics, but to suit the died away. Mr. Roosevelt tried to win China's friendship by remitting the balance of the Boxer indemnity, by sending large supplies of food. stuffs at the tire of the last great famine in the Yangtse Valley, by securing botter treat ment for Chinese students, and by prompting. the calling of the Interrational Opians Confer- ence,

ironmastanes often met where German, Frenchmen, Danes, Portuguese and subjects of other kingdoms are empalled some different kind of ants or declaration is required. For instance, of what value is the oath where a German, say, is being awon to well and truly try the case between "our sovereign lord the King and the prisoner at thebar"? His sovereign lord is not George V. It's not fair to him as a loyal sabject of the Kaiser to be asked to make such a declaration.

Wednesday will be a great day for Scotland. It is St. Andrew's Day, and St. Andrew's Day means St. Andrew's B and St. Andrew's Ball means braw lads ad bonnie lasses, and a foast of pleasure. That sale jest, too, is sure to be mentioned about the Seteman who was asked on his return home after a business trip to London what he thought of the English. "The English?" replied Sandy. "Why mon, I didns me ony: I only saw the heide e' the firs!" Bat, we'll forgive 'em their little joke, and admit that they ought to feel proud of them- selves on Wednesday, pand not only of the land which gave them birth, of the rare from which they have sprang, but proud of St. Andrew's Ball, the biggest in the Far East, and proad of themselves as hosts to the largest gathering which takes place in tagkong throughout the year. Here's the ye!

FEM

the

His successor has striven to draw still closer the ties between the United States and Chinn by creating the impression that American policy will be ready to assist Chins against is very alarmed at the growth of Japanese foreign aggression. At the present time China Manchuria Sho Southern

which inftience in

Gantry fears that a cradle of the raling drasty may share the same fate as Koren, and places le faith in Japan's pledges in regard to observing the territorial integrity of the Chinese Empire of equal opportunity. Great and the principle Britain is also suspect, because of her alliance with Japan, and British policy in the Far East has been so unfortunate na to create the impres United States, there ambitions. The Тарапове ion that it is merely the servile instrument of favourable opportunity to stand fore, has forward as China's urselfish friend and helper. there is areal conflict of interests between Japan Whether it is wise to encourage the idea that and Chins, and that the United States is rundy to range herself on China's side, is open to question. It is certain that no good purpose by a section of the American can be served by the violent attacks made upon Japanese policy Press However, the Americans do not play the role of disinterested friend for nothing. They pressed for and soared a share of the lean for the railways of Central China; they have just obtained the ten millions sterling lean which is intended for the reform of the Chinese

and they are hoping to be given the order for the new warships also Doubtless there will the Chinese Navy for Incoming steamers are showing a weather-be an increase in the trade between the two worn sppearance theseys. The typhoons and countries, for a deputation representing the rough weather outside invo been responsible for Chambers of Commerce in the United States has most enthusiastic welcome. How China will pro considerable delays, and passengers have not just been visiting China, and has been giron & been sony to reach part. It is decidedly in fit from American friendship is not yet apparent, convenkat, kowaver, men brides are not landed but, she will be very shortsighted it, relying on in time and weddings have to be postponed. American support, she sets out to defy the powerful neighbour whose goodwill it is to her interest to cultivato. Bach i ocpurrence took place last week.

currency;

OTHER CRICKET.

1.K.C.C. THE RENNANTS.

The match on the ground of the premier Club on Saturday was between the home team and the Remnants, and the result was a win for the Club by two wickets and 128 runs, W. Water runs. For the Club W. C. D. Turner; not out, house was top scorer for the Remnants with 25 contributed the handsome sobra of 61, while Pearce knocked together 44, R. Hancook 35 and Elborough 31. For the Club Pastonji took six wickets for thirty runs, while for the Remnants Maas took four for fifty rass. Scores and analyses follow

BIKNANTE

W. Waterhouse, 1.b.w. Pestonji

Lt. Shackleton, e Perry, b B. Hancock. W. Warburton, b Sharpin .....

B. Muan, Brawn, b Pestonji

C. Hose, b Portanji

Sanders, o Aubrey, b Peakonji ......

16.

H. Mooring, a and b Addimun............................................. L. E. Dounelly, a Peareo, b Postoji.... 5 Chennan, run out

H. Matson, b Pertonji

C. Shields, not ouma sipajtes

Extrememoran

Total

Bowling Analysis.

B. Hancock TE Pearse - B. Pestonji H. D. Shapin...m Addison....

1.F...C.

T.E. Pearos, b Warburton-

425882

A. C. E. Elborough, e Mateon, b Mess..

R. Dankwood, b Warburton

Capt, Addison, b Mane

Dr. G. E. Aubrey, e Hoss, b Mass........

B. D. Sharpin, 6 Maas

E. IL. Hancock, o Munsb Innolly

W.C. D. Turper, not out...

Major Perry, b ShieldTM

A. O. Brown, not out..

B. Pestonji did not bet

Extraa.....3

Total.....

.299

THE NEXT TOURNAMENT.

The boxing and wrestling tournament

City Boll on December 3rd. There will be threo championship contestaand a featherweight competition, sad having regard to the fact that the prices of admission are on a ipwer scale than usual the attendance should be a very large one.

LEWIS GOING TO MANILA. Bill Lewis has accepted an offor to meet the winner of the Walters-Ballew fight in a fiftcon to take P.750 and loser P.250) at the Olympic round contest for a puras of 1.000 pesos (winner Club, Manila, on December 10th. On receipt of the offer Lewis immediately abled an will leave for Manila on ncceptance, and the 5th prox. He intends to return to Heng- kong after the fight and hopes that Kid Parker, the Shanghai bruiser, will be here to give him a match. So far Parker has not replied to a challenge sent by Lowis. Should this match be arranged, it will attract a large a house as has ever been seen in the City fall, and special interest will be cartred in it in view of the fact that it will be thelast fight of Bill Lewis in Hongkong. From here he goes on to Zam- boanga to meet Mellrain; thence to Australia. His departure means a gap in the hempan square hero which it will be difflealt to fil.

THE N. D. L. AND CHINO-SIAM 8. N. CO.

Several prominent officials of the Norddeuts cher Lloyd and other companies arrived in Bang- by the Wongkos on the 12th inst. Among the party were Mr. Heineken, general director at Bremen, Mr. Legge, dirotor at Singapore, Mr. Brathja, director at Hongkong, Mr. Diehn, dir

broker sctor of Bebu Meyer & Co., Ltd., Mr. Steffens,

neken, and Mr. Bune, sacretary Mr. Heineken, of the Chino-Slam Steam Navigation Co., at Hongkong. They were met on landing by Mr. S. of the Chino H. Hendrick, the Bangkok broker Siam Co. The Bangkok Times understands that these gentlemen are in Bangkok with the object of holding a private conference with the direct ors of the Chino-Siam Steam Navigation Co., Ltd, on the subject of the China porta and Bangkek run, on which there has been severe competition for a long time,

courke,

during

the

४०

CANTON KOWLOON BAILWAY.

15 to 20 miles, which makes it practionlly from

otties are readstend with a lee shore. In spite of difficulties--the chief, of

open being the 1eaal interminable

to be solidly constructed of large blocks of stone, negotiations incidental to the purchase of which exista in large quantities in the neigh-

made

bills, sunk in inyers betwem rows of bouring progress Land-the

of the Canton-Kowloon Railway wooden giles. The scheme allows for a well can only be regarded as highly satisfactory.

buildings for

council by a municipal oints of the selected route has, of course, to be govornada and rosidences, which is many

rita considerably facilitated the transport of heavy provides for schools, charitable institutions, construction materials, and on-

tion police and fire station, theatre, public gardens,

light and teams, waterworks, autoresta

libraries, and in commerce, fres of the line work has gone forward apace,

chamber of

that may tend to publio good. the following statement of the position and prostion, pects at the end of 1909 I am indebted to Mr. F. Grove, engineer-in-chief of the China fact, 50ing and gambling of all sorta are

Opiam Beotion

on all three sections

*lectric

Lis

it also

to be strictly prohibited. Font office, telegraph, "Patabase of land, may be taken as and telephone stations will be erested in the practically completed by December 31st, 1909. near Inture. Dosks are to be built for the con- Earth work in hand and completed at this date struction of large and small slips. Eight 82 miles No. 1 District, Mile 0 to Mile 31 months have now elapsed since the opening was officially performed секслову Terminal station building and general office will be completed by April, 1910. Earthwork

Canton, There are about 20 matsheds for coné ste employed and this section should erosted

at present, which laying in proceeding;

workshops, coolies houses, carpenters be ready for treffe in a few months. The open- tractors ing

•will probably take to Mile!

take place on September 1st, sleeping and eating houses, etc. There are also

blacksmith and for butohor, barber,

sherri Milo Earthwork thee parts completed. This is the casters' shops. A good many brih baiklings of section, with a total girder open foreign type are in course of erection, taro large bridge ing of 3,200 feet. The East River and other of them being completely finished and already large bridges are proceeding satisfactorily, lot to a house builder and to a shopkeeper: these foundations being nearly completed; delivery buildings are all situated on the main street

Ieraction of steel work for large spans leading up from the ses front. This street, of 224 feet-hae commenced. No. 5 which is about 80 foot wide, goes right through seven

jetty, which is now District, Mile 50 to Mile 891-Earthwork the new city from the Arst

at each three-parts completed. Bridgework three-parta

side, which will obe wing at

and bridge work pill so be completed; rails Excello and Mang Jen-chio, Viceroy

1910, No. 2

50.

completed. Rail laying will begin on complefed, to a very substantial

with

under

the

Nos. 2 and 3 in the antama of 1910. It is subsequently be used as the public workm expected that a thorough connection with rails department. The police and fire brigade should be made early in 1911, and there is stations are both completed and reason to suppose that the estimate of opening Several wells have been sunk, giving e to through traffic in June or July, 1911, can supply of good clear water, and drains, made of

delay in

A Customs station be here has been delay in bricks and cement, are already built

and works, especially quarry- Principal thoroughfares. land

01 the 1st September, and and certain

bridgework, was established ing

operations notably at Sinohuen and Shaktan, through revenus of Hk. Tis, 950 was collected during and the last four months of the year. It is to be continued opposition of village inability

y of district authorities to satisfactorily hoped that all the capital already spent will not be wasted, and that the promoters, notwith- settle the difficulties. Robberies and distu anoes have been sufortunately frequent, but standing the enormous diffealties of their task,

time, owing to the efforts of will succeed in their giganic enterprise.. at the Press Wei Haas, managing director, his Excellency assisted by the troops

pes of Admical Lá Chun

where specially required between Mile 30 and

Mils 60, works are proceeding more satisfac- LATEST STEAMER MOVEMENTS. torily. There has been no special anti-foreign line And по concerted attacks fooking on the have been made except against contractors and native workers, although on one or two occasions on No. 3 district the staff has tem porarily retired for safety."

The H.-A. Line str. Brazilia lett Singapore on the 25th instant at noon, and may be expected hero on. or about the 1st prox.

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