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A. S. WATSON & đồ

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRUGGISTS,

GENERAL CHEMISTS,

AND

Manufacturers of the following AERATED WATERS, viz: SODA, TONIC, SARSAPARILLA, AND POTASH, LEMONADE, GINGERADE, RASPBERRYADE, AND PHOSPHORIC CHAMPAGNE.

Deliveries in Town and Harbour from

7 A.M. to 7 P.M.

SHIPS' MEDICIENE CHESTS REFITTED, PASSENGER SHIPS SUPPLIED.

Prompt Attention given to Coast Orders.

CANTON DISPENSARY,

THE DISPENSARY,

HONGKONG DISPENSARY.

HONGKONG. SHANGHAI PHARMACY,

SHANGHAI.

CANTON.

FOOCHOW.

MARRIAGE.

On the 17th inst., at St. Matthew's Church, Brixton, HERBERT INGRAM CURTIS, eldest son of the late William Curtis, of Brighton,

to MARY BELINA POTTER,

THE

Hongkong Telegraph.

HONGKONG, 19TH NOVEMBER, 1881.

On the 14th October we intimated that a project was on foot in the colony to establish in Hongkong an opposition Dock Company under Chinese auspices. Although we were in possession of the most positive and reliable information relating to the proposed undertaking, and actu- ally gave the names of the leading promoters, our evening contemporary the China Mail, with its usual cor- rectness, and in its customary cour- teous manner, characterised our au- thoritative statement as a mere in- vention, influenced by reasons which were broadly hinted at. "We have heard it whispered," wrote our con- "that there are persons temporary, here who are not above making use of such canards for the purpose of manipulating the share market, and that there are many impressionable people who unthinkingly part with their stock upon insinuations and indications of this nature. Such instances, however, must be rare in a small community like this, where nearly every movement must be more or less known sooner or later. The game, if it does exist, is dangerous, and we shall not hesitate to expose any clear instance of the kind that comes to our knowledge." Up to the present day the evening screamer has not favoured the public with an exposition of the kind referred to in the scandalous paragraph we have just quoted. On the 5th inst. the China Mail again deliberately denied the existence of any project for establishing a rival dock, but on the. following evening was compelled to eat its own words, and admit that the contradiction had no foundation whatever. We make these references for the express purpose of giving the China Mail a gratis advertisement, so that the general public may thoroughly understand what a reli able representative of public interests the evening journal actually is. And now to our subject. :

The New China Dock Company is an accomplished fact. We give on the highest authority, which may be thoroughly relied on, the progress already made, and the future inten- tions of the promoters of this spirited undertaking. The Company will of course be on the limited liability principle, and will be almost entirely in the hands of the Chinese. The capital has been fixed at $600,000, made up of 3,000 shares at $200 each, of which 100 dollars per share will be at once paid up. The prospectus of the Company is being drawn up, and will be placed in the hands of the

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH-SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19TH, 1881.

The American ship Twilight was docked at Kowloon, and the Messageries Maritimes Co.'s steamer Menzaleh at Sam-shui-po this morning.

public within the next few days, or as soon as the other arrangements of the promoters have been satisfac. torily completed. Yesterday no less than 1,600 shares were taken up The Temperanca Union says:-"It amongst the private friends of the is.reported among the Chinese that in Wo Hang Hong, who are the prin- structions have been sont from the cipal movers in the undertaking. Tsung- yamês to the Taotai here for Backed up by this well known firm, suitable preparations to be made for far and away the wealthiest and the reception of the Royal Middies." most influential in Hongkong, there can exist no doubt whatever that the attempt to construct a rival docking concorn will be successfully carried out. Whether it will, after con- struction prove a commercial success is quite another affair, which can be left aside for the present.

The site of the new Company's establishment will be, as previously stated in the Telegraph of October 14th, at Lap-san-wan, West Point, on Marine Lot No. 245, which was purchased at a Government public auction for $36,100. We have per- sonally surveyed the proposed site, and if an unprofessional opinion is worth anything at all, we consider that it will suit admirably for the purpose required. The place will undoubtedly have defects, which the Company's surveyor, Mr. S. G. Bird, has doubtless made provision for, but those matters can be safely left over for future discussion. The dock will be made 500 feet long.on what is known as the double dock principle-similar, in fact, to the late Cosmopolitan Dock at Sam-shui-po --so that two vessels can be docked at the same time. It is expected that the largest vessels afloat will be able to dock without the slightest difficulty. In addition to the dock, two patent slips, on the latest and most improved principles, will be laid down with as little delay as pos- sible. The whole of the buildings necessary to form a first-class dock- yard on the best home models, will he put in hand as soon as Mr. Bird has the whole of the plans comple- ted. It would, perhaps, be premature to go further into the subject at pre- sent; but in the course of a few days we hope to be in possession of more detailed particulars.

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The Shanghai Mercury, of the 14th inst. says:--Chief Justice French, we regret to hear, died yesterday at Kobe. His Lordship had been ill for a long time, and in fact but slender hopes were ontortained of his life for some time past, Mr. French was not very long

in China before he suffered in health; he had lived a long time in the Weat Indies and Sierra Leone.

According to the N. C: Daily NewR, Cu'êu Shih-chieh, the Fan-t'ai of Fà'- kien, has been appointed to the Go- vernorship of Che-king, vico Tan Chung-lin, promoted to the Viceroyalty of Shan-kan. Whether T'an will accept the higher post, however, we believe to be a matter of doubt. The Nieh-t'ai has meanwhile hean nominated to the [Judge of Kiang-si, Shen Pan-ching, Fan-tai-ship of Fuh-kien.

Our attention has been drawn to

the streets under repair, whore the old material is picked up and allowed to lie on the margin of the disturbed po. sitions of the road, instead of being carted away. We feel cortain that the head of the Survey Department, on his attention being called to this mat. ter, will at once bring pressure to bear on his subordinates so that the incon he remedied as far as possible, venience caused by this nuisance may

Mail that at the recent meeting of the We observe from the Japan Weekly Nippon Race Club, the whole of the three races open to China ponies on the first day fell to Mr. Hago, by the aid of Sunrise, Sunset, and Sunshine. As good class ponies like Stiff Wind, Snowstorm, Louis d'Or, and Dunn Brown were in the beaten lot, we should think that Mr. Tugo's trio would have a show in Hongkong. We are quite sure the Japanese sportsman would get a hearty welcome from our local racing men."

We are informed that a club called Sir Walter Medhurst discussed the the "Oriental" flourishes in our midst. "Chinese Emigration Question" in an It is, we believe, under the distinguish elaborate article in the Nineteenth Cened management of a well known nanti. tury as far back as 1878. It is interest. ing no doubt to learn, here in China, of the successes of individual outer. prise and perseverance of a few mem bors of the celestial race in foreign parts. Dr. Lam Pan is practising not only among his own conntrymen, but also among the Europeans in a certain locality in Australia. The various large mercantile branches of the firm of On War Hong, have gained even Euro. poan celebrity--all being domiciled in the same country, where Fu Lee in a well known gold field is too well known as a mining expert

cal gentleman, who is as deservedly popular in the club as he is on board the Morning Star. The Oriental would appear to be unique, even in autocratic Hongkong, for its ultra-conservatism. A correspondent sends as a copy of Rale 37, which reads as follows:- "With the exception of Mr. T. R. Mac Bean no European or Jew can be ad- mitted either as member or visitor," This is exclusiveness with a vengeance.

see the Indian progressive movement followed in China. The regulation we refer to is--"Newspapers packed in. bundles transmitted for sale to agents will be charged half rates. Exchange copies will be exempted from postige.

A notification bas been issued from the Indian Postal Departinent, which we would much like to see imitated the post-office authorities here, and by ed to make tho necessary arrangements

A meeting of the Committee appoint. bearing in mind an expression which, if

wo remember rightly, was used by the for the reception of Princes Albert Postmaster General in one of his reports Victor and George, was held at to the effect that the Department ought the City Hall yesterday afternoon. not to be considered by the Govero- Although the whole of the arrangement as a source of revenue, we hope, monts proposed could not be definitoly when circumstances will admit of it, to agreed to, a programine was sketched out which it is hoped circumstances will enable the Committee to carry out in its entirety. The city will be illu. minated of course, and the Chinese portion of the community are preparing a pyrotechnic display on a grand scale. bosides a theatrical performance. A We mention the other day that there bail in honor of the Princes will be was a strong probability that the fa- given if possible, and they will also be mous raco-ponies Rose and Shamrock invited to attend the Choral Society's would be sent down to Hongkong performance of the "Pirates of Pen Races under the care of Mr. O. H. zance" at the City Hall. There will Hutchings, the popular jockey. We be the usual formal address, which the now learn that this arrangement has Hon., F. Snowden, has been entrusted hoon knocked on the head. The two to draw out. We sincerely hope this cracks, and agrifin named Thistle, part of the business will be curtailed were actually placed in Mr. Hutchings's as far as possible, as nothing could be charge, but owing to some difference more tiresome to young lads like the of opinion with the Kelly confederacy, Fries-than- long-winded-orations, he threw up the business in disgust, well intentioned enough, doubtless, but It is now stated that the "anoients," meaningless and altogether unsuited to as the owners of Rose, Shamrock, and this particular occasion, as well as to Thistle are facetiously termed in Shang the age we live in. We were pleased hai, have decided not to send their that the meeting decided to carry oat ponies to Hongkong. We hope this the proposed programme in harmony in not the case, as the presence of with the views of HE, the Governor. these celebrities at Wong-nei.chong This is as it should be.

would be a great attraction.

ΠΑΝΤΟΝ.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

CANTON, 18th November.

This kind of

mean,

Parliament. It may be objected that India is already represented by the high official sent out from England to I saw that yon reprinted a paragraph rule the country. I have studied Ro- from Truth which recommended that man history, and, from an impartial target shooting should be practised at judgment, I cannot but arrive at the moving objects, and I think you will conclusion that India is no better re- be interested to learn that the Chinese presented now than were the remote soldiers here are frequently put through by the consals and pro-consula. True, provinces subjected to the Roman sway a drill which, so far as testing the ac- such gross intances of tyranny as curacy of their aim under similar cir-practised by Verres in Sicily cannot cumstances to those which obtain iu take place now under the burning eye actual warfare, it occurred to mu, was of the Press the English Press, I an excellent method of training. The men are taught to fire whilst running from motives which may possibly be for the native. is in shackles and also to ran, say four or five hun- sound and wise. Nevertheless, much dred yards at top speed, and fire when they arrive at a certain point. petty oppression does still exist, caus- ing many a bitter feeling-none the work, especially less deadly because smothered-and when practised on a hillside, as it wanting only the fan of opportunity to frequently is, must be trying to the raise into a flame. If Euglaud acts norves, having regard to a steady aim. justly, she has nothing to fear. The The Chinese soldiers stationed here untive intellect is quite as acute to judge cannot complain that they are not the pros and cons. of questions affect- practised, for drills of all kinds are

ing the welfare of their country as that constant and regular,

of the electors here. The fact that the There has been a nice scandal ex-natives of India had representatives, posed here, and the results are serious. countrymen of their own, in the British A temple, well-known to visitors to the Parliament, who would express their liona of Canton as the Temple of Lon. sentiments, would tend to draw closer gevity, has been hurted and wrecked the ties which unite them with Eng- by the usual Canton mob, which seems land. to be raised at ten minutes' notice in any part of the city when occasion is considered necessary. It having leaked ont that the temple was used for other purposes than worship, and that the priests and female devotees met on others terms than as spiritual advisers nd worshippers at the shrine, the place was watched, and several women were seen to enter and not come out after the usual period of a "chin-chin " visit. Excitement spreads like wild fir amongst a Canton mob, and, the sigual being given, doors were barat in and certain indications proved, so snya`re- port, that the supposed celibates were anything but such. A quantity of female ornaments, clothing, and small shoes were soon collected and set fire to and this caught the building. As the fire raged the mob became more furious, and the priests decapped, more or less bruised and mauled, only two being captured. Fire-engines and troops soon

arrived, and I hear that the Inttor would not allow the engines to be used, being, so far as the destruction of the temple is concerned, entirely in sympathy with the mob. I've not seen the place, but hear that is now a smouldering heap of ruins. It was a one of the sights here, and contained some very fine wood carving, the timber, I am told, not being attainable at any place now. The temple is said to have been fuished in 1402. I hear that the two priests captured, both old men, wore taken atraight to a yamên and each received fifty blows from a stoạt bamboo,

I maintain thut those who brought forward, and promoted the representation of India in the British House of Commons would be acting the part of wise and enlightened staten men, not of England alone, but of the whole British Empire, I do not see why these views should be repugnant to the English Government; rather, I should say, they ought to encourage them. It is impossible to draw any Australia, and other British colouies. parallel between India and Canada, Tours very sincerely, RAMPAL SINGH.

THE PRINCES AT FIJI. A shark measuring 13 feet 8 inches in length, and 11 fest 6 inches in girth, was caught by some Geelong fishermen. in Corio Bay. The contents of the stomach were" dogs, cats, and sucks."

The correspondent of the Sydney Morning Herald, writing from Levuka, during the visit of the Princes at Fiji

describes how the Princes and their party went through the trial of taking the ceremonial draught of the prepara- tion of the yaçona. He says:-"The kava root is chewed by a number of young men or young woman, and the. proceeds are thrown in dabs into the large contre wooden bowl, which is used for this purpose alone. It is look ed upon as high art to throw them skilfully into the bowl, so that they atick roand its inner sides like the blobs of chewed paper with which nasty little boys used to ornament schoolroom walls and ceilings in the days of yore. Water is then poured into the bowl, and the chewings are stirred up in it by the hands of a young man, who finishes off the preparation The Rajah of Rampoor-Rampal by straining out the dregs with a Singh who entertained the idea of bundle of hibiscus fibre. The delectable offering himself as a candidate, for liquor is then handed round in caps of North Lincolnshire, sends the follow-cocoanut shell, and drank by the assem ing letter to the Morning Advertiser:

REPRESENTATION OF INDIA

IN PARLIAMENï.

bled chiefs, certain rules of precadence Wembley House, Sudbury, near Har. being carefully observed. Now-a-days row, Sept. 24, 1881.---Dear sir,-I the custom is coming into use of pound- saw in the Daily Telegraph of 9th in- ing or grating the root instead of chew.. stant a letter from its Paris correspon-ing it. Let us hope that the more cleanly dent, in which he says, "The French fashion was observed on this occasion. dependency in Cochin China, which in The kava, was presented first to the October next will for the for the first Governor, next to the Admiral, then time enjoy the privilege of returning the Princes, and afterwards to the other a representative to the Chamber, is officera of the Squadron. Prince not content with the mode of election Edward consumed his portion with a to be applied. Universal suffrage has sort of deliberativo air, but his younger brother tossed his bowl off right merrily, au act of self-devotion which, consider- ing the amount of human soliva usually present in the mixture, was highly commendable."

not yet penetrated to the remote Asi- atic possession of the Republic, the system employed being that of 1866, which only recognises as legal voters the French inhabitants and such us- tives as may have acquired the full rights of citizenship. So great is the "I wish, sir," said a well-known discontent that the presont onndidate Gundagai store-keeper (and a wooder- for the seat bus pledged himself to fully powerful slectioneering agent) to advocate an electoral reforin, alinitting a certain Minister," to get my son a to the ballot all natives who possess a billet in the Civil Service." What are certain knowledge of the French lan his qualifications?" enquired the Minis- guare." I have been much struck by ter. “He has failed six times in pasa- this communication; not with the ing his preliminary law examination," question of universal suffrage alluded returned the anxious father. "Say no to, but with the friot-winch redounds more," rejoined the man in anthority: to the credit of the French Legisla- send him along on Monday and he turo-that even a steall dependency of shall be inducted." Then the store- French in Cochin China, is to be re- keeper walked away and was moder prosented in the Trench Chambers. ately satisfied, until, on arriving at the A vast portion of the British Empire corner of the street, he stopped sud- (India) has absolutely no representadonly. "Well, I am soft," he exclaim- tive, no que chosen by Auch Indiana who ad if Billy had only gone up soca from property qualifications are entitled more, and got placked, he might have to vote as a delegate to the British | got appointed Police Magistrato.”