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HONGKONG, 12TH January, 1882.
FOREIGN residents at the Treaty
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH-THURSDAY, JANUARY 12тя, 1882.
at the smaller will, we fear; in courso of time follow at the larger treaty ports, and this must he hastened, by dotermined efforts which the Chineso are making to control their coast car- rying trade, as well as their direct trade with foreign countries. Though we have quoted recent events in England in proof of the growing supremacy of trade organizations, drawn from elsewhere, for example still apter illustrations might be
from the United States. It is not too much to say that there is hardly an important trade throughout the States which is not under some com- bination or monopoly, Senator Booth, the Governor of California, directed attention to this fact nearly ten years ago, and referred to the Railway, Shipping, and Mining monopolies of that time as interfer- ing considerably with the boasted political independence of the Ame- rican people. "Yet the organizations of which he spoke were few and un- important when compared in num- ber, power, and influence with those which now exist.
The fact is that, to whatever part of the civilised world we look, we see similar contests being waged, in the endeavour of nations to control and make the best of their own trade. It is unreasonable therefore to com-
We learn that Mälle. Olga Daboin, the eminent Russian, pianists will give another recital and concert in the St., Androw's! Hall, early next wook, on which occasiou she will be assisted by the members of the Hongkong Choral Spoiety.
› CORRESPONDENCE.
(We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by Corrispondents). | LEE TAK, CHEONG v. DUDDELL.!
TO LITE EDITOR OF THE ** LONGHONG TELEGRAPH."
Sin-With reference to the damag ing imputations against my conduct in The steamer Fungtaze which has boon the matters which led to the suit, Ees undergoing extensive repairs at Kow-Tak Cheong.v. Daddell, made by Mr. loan for some considerable. time past. O. Hayling in his address to the jury,
probably run a trial trip on Saturday. will undock this afternoon. She will in the Supreme Court yesterday, I shall the glad if you will do me the justice The German steamship Feronia will to publish the following opinion of the dock at Kowloon this evening.
learned barrister'on the subjects in dis- pute. The public will then be in a position to decide to what extent Mr. Hayllar was justified in what he did and said.-Yours, &c.
It is authoritatively stated that Mr. J. W: Pease will be requested to bring in the next session of the British Par- forward the subject of the opium traffic liament, and, if possible, to give notice of his motion on the first day of the session, Mr. Pease is M. P. for Dar ham.
The case of De Graça v. Pitman, in which the plaintiff is called upon to show cause why, on the weight of evidence produced at the recent trial, judgment should not be recorded in favour of the defendant, or a new trial granted, camb on in the Supreme Court this morning. The argument had not bear concluded when we went to press.
We observe from recent homo papera authorities upon the Liberal Press be- that the attacks, made by the German
come daily more exasperating.
On
ports of China often complain of the plain of the nations of the Far East the 26th, the Boorson Courier was con-
formidable native trade combinations against which they have to contend, and argue that such combinations are inconsistent with the spirit if not the letter of the Treaties. From the earnestness with which these complaints are urged, it would almost appear that their authors regard Trade unions and Trade mono- polies as peculiar to the Chi- nese or Japanese, forgetting that they are the rule and not the exception in western countries, as, for example, in England, where the struggle on this subject, prolonged over nearly half a century, has at length, within the last few months, resulted in the official recognition, by a reception at the Mansion House, of the representatives of British Trade unions. Yet, as the Pall Mall Gazette points out, ten years ago the representatives of such societies, now received with respect and honour by the Chief Magistrate of London, "were looked upon as revolutionists,
for bestowing special attention on the working of the trade organiza- tions with which they have been the contrary, the wiser policy is to familiar for very 1 ng periods. On recognize that such movements are inevitable, and to try to turn them as best we can to our own advantage, or at least to avert as far as possible their prejudicial effects upon foreign trade.
reason whatever being given. The fisoated by the police without any Liberal Press in Germany is us sharply looked after and baited by the secret police as if it promulgated Socialistic confining itself, as it generally does, to and revolutionary opinions, instead of urging the cause of true Liberalism and progress.
We would direct attention to the ad- Certainly History would
vertisement in another column an- seem to warn us to adopt such a course, for it cannot be doubted thating for Saturday evening the Portugal, Spain, and Holland, the of the popular burlesque "Brown and performance by Willard's Wanderers pioneers of commerce, would have the Brahmins." From the great retained their influence and trade in success which attended the production the Orient and Occident, at all events of this amnging extravaganza in for a longer period than they did, if London, we should think its represent they had been more reasonable and ation at the City Hall would attract a less exacting.
crowded house. The leading charao tere in "Brown and the Brahmins ” should be admirably suited to the special capabilities of Mr. Willard and
It is but natural that we should desire to command the highest market for our goods and to preserve it as long as possible, but, just as it is foolish to overdrive a willing horse, so a trade may be irreparably
Miss Boresford.
morning were remarkably tame, and Proceedings at the race course this
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J. M. GUEDES. Hongkong, 12th January, 1882.
RE DUDDELL'S PRAYA LOTS. Having perused the accompanying Tele- grams and letters, it seems to me clear that Duddall has, through his Agent Guodos, entered into a binding contract for the sale of the Praya Lots, and has laid himself open
to a suit for specific performance.
THOMAS C. HAYLLAR Hongkong, 2nd March, 1881.
AMOY RACES.
(FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.)
[BY TELEGRAPH.)
Anoy, 11th January, 1882, Splendid weather again favored us, and our little race course was in really good order. Although the results of the two previous days running had to some extent discounted the interest felt the racing turned out much better thau in the programme for the final day,,
was expected, and the entire meeting may be regarded as a very successful one. Sport commenced punctually at the appointed time, with the three-quar- tor inilo spin for the Tamsui Cup, which Was regarded as gift for Mr. Bark- and so it proved, the pony making away's representative Thermometer,
very light of his 7 lbs.
pon-
alty. The Amoy Stalcos, produced
outside the pals of society. That injured by a failure to discern the the attendance ofanthusiastic sportsmen field faced the starter in the Consola-'
such a radical change of public opinion on a trade question should have taken place in this short period at the great commercial contre of the world is a matter surely worthy of grave consideration by those who are engaged in business in these countries, where trade- guilds have flourished from time im- memorial, and where their influence and activity are plainly fast, in-
creasing. It is evident that, in
dealings with the natives of the Far East, no one should forget that
education and the extension of
foreign intercourse are bearing their natural fruit, gradually enlightening the people, and making them esti mate accurately their position with respect to foreigners in matters of trade. Experience is also teaching them now to use their various or- ganizations with the greatest advan- tage to themselves. In China we need only point to the trade of the smaller treaty ports which has gra- dually been absorbed by the natives. A few years ago Ningpo, Tientsin, Chinkiang, Kiukiang, and New- chwang could boast of flourishing foreign trade, but little now remains in foreign hands at these ports except the agencies of the steamer com- panies. Indeed, it would appear from recent statements in the press of North China that at some of the northern ports, foreign merchants are reduced to acting for the Chinese and obtaining transit passes for Chi- nese goods, which is certainly a breach of the Trosty. The new ports lately opened do not offer any compensa- tion for this state of affairs, as the trade there is also almost entirely in native hands. What has happened
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march of events, and to yield at the fitting time such points as common justice or circumstances may require.
In conclusion, we cannot help re- marking on the curious circum- stance that in all the trade disputes which arise in this part of the world the contention as well as the blame falls on the British. No doubt. Bri- tish trade largely preponderates, but this does not satisfactorily explain why we should stand alone in the
matter.
We observe from home papers that the once famous singer in England, Germany, and Italy, Madame Schon berger Marconi, colobrated her 96th birthday at Darmstadt on the 22nd November. She commenced her opera tio career in 1797, and is still in ex cellent health.
"Daring the terrible storins which raged on the British consts during November, the lifeboats belonging to the National Lifeboat Institution saved 280 lives, in addition to: 3. vessels, making a total of 883 lives and 26 vessels saved during the first ton months of last year.
smaller than we have seen for weeks past. It was bitterly sold, and a thick haze enveloped the whole of the track antil long past seven o'clock. Mr. McOuiodd's team made their re-appear- ance after a conere of physio, looking remarkably well. Mr. Paul's "cracks," resting after a "bran-mashing" were absent, but the subscription ponies did healthy work, Messrs. Graminont's trotting exercise, all the other ponies and Gordon's strings were confined to on the course doing similar work.
The proceedings in the case Lee Tak Cheong v. Daddoll, heard yesterday be fore the Fall Court and a special jury, form another bright example of how much valuable time which means a great deal of money to the majority of special jurors can be wasted un- necessarily in our law courts. The whole of what took place yesterday simply amounts to nothing at all. The answers of the jury to the four ques tions put to them could not possibly have been different to what they were on the evidence, and no lawyer who knows his business could have expected anything else. Mr. T. U. Hayllar, of course, indulged in his favourite pastime of using his pri- vileged position to abuse, insult, and We would direct attention to the vilify his opponents, his comments advertisement in another column re- on the conduct of Mr. Guedes being ferring to what we tony call the Hong. simply outrageons. Even admit kong Telephone movement. Mr. Ating that the last named gentleman ford, the Agent for the Local Public had acted to some extent reprehensibly Telephone Company, having received and injudiciously, we consider that the permission of the Government to their lordships should, as a matter of erect lines in the streets and over Crown duty, have stopped. Mr. Hayllar in his Lands is prepared to receive orders for damaging imputations. Mr. Guedes the erection of privato lives, or to sell has sent us a communication on the telephones, or let them out for hire. subject which we gladly publish in an Firma desirous of availing themselves other column. Mr. Guedes's letter of the privileges and advantages of will give the public some insight into telephone communication, will obtain the actual value of the learned counsel's all information by applying to Mr. Al-convictions, and the stability of his legal ford, 12 Queen's Road. Central, opinions,
mirably suited both by the distance a fairly good field, aud Wild Foarn, ad- and the course, got home very cleverly. Cruiser proved that he could carry weight and go fast for a short distance, as well as being a good stayor, in the Ladies' Purse, which, contrary to anti- cipation, he secured after a rather in- again to the fore in the Visitors' Cup teresting race. Mr. Hutchings was
with the racing like Strathaird, but the opposition was anything but a strong one, and Major Bagstock's pony must have deteriorated considerably on his old form. A comparatively large, tion, and on previous running it was considered a rather open question be- ultimate winner, having the call. It was tween two or three ponies, Javelin, the
judiciously ridden, won with a bit. in a very good race, but the winner most
hand at the finish. The Champions was of course the race of the meeting, favouritism lying between Forager, winner of the Griffins, and the repre- Bagstock, the first named ultimately sautatives of Mr. Waffles and Major
proving himself a good pony by win. ning in fine style: It is reported here that Forager, Craiser, Thermometer, orders for Hongkong. Particalars of Strathaird,an Driving Cload are under
the last day's racing are as under-
THIRD DAY, WEDNESDAY, 11th JANUARY.
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The TAMBUI QUE, presented; Three-quarters of a Mila; for Ponies that have never run at any meeting provions to this; winners Tibe extra. Entrance $5. Mr. Harkaway's g. Thermometer. 11st Mr. Walles g. Privateer, 11st. 41b5......0 Mr. Waffles' d. Prince George, 11st. 4lbs. 0 Mr. Bruce's g. Forager, 1lat. 1lb........... Mr. Russley's d. Disappointment, list, 1lb. 0 Mr. Cross' br. Barometer, 11st. 4lbs...... 4 The AMOY STAKES, a forced entry of $7 each for all Ponies entered at this meeting arcopt in Hack Stakoa; One Mile; 50 per cent to the winner and 15 per cent. of value of the Stakes to Becond Pony, the balance to the Fund.
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Mr. Hodgson's w. Aladdin, 10st. 12lbs.... 0 Mr. Waffles' g. Wild Foam, 10st. 12lbs... 1 Mr. Hodgson's gJavelin, 11st. 4lb... 0 Mr. Saipe's g. Reverse, 11st. 1lb. Mr. Harkaway's g. Thermometer, 10st. Major Bagstock'a g. Strathaird, 10st. 9lbs. 0 Major Bagstock's b. Wild Ibox, 10st. 9lbs. O
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Mr. Gratton's b. Rosy Mom, 11st, Olbs... 0.
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Mr. Cross b. Barometer, 11st. 4lbs......... Mr. Waffles' g. Privateer, 11st. Albs. ...... Mr. Waffles à. Prince Georgo, 11st. 4lbs. 0 Mr. Waffles' g. Cruiser, 11st. 4lb.. Mr. H. Effom's w. Etoile du Nord, 10st.
121ba..........
Mr. Bruce's g. Forager, 11st. Elbs. ................... Mr. F. S. Gordon's Bobbie Burns, 10st. Mr. Brace's g. Nepotism, 10st. 12lba...
12lbs.....
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Mr. F. 8. Gordon's Strathisla 11st: 11hs.. Mr. F. B. Gordon's Infatuation, 11st. lbs. Mr. Hussley'd & Disappointment, 11et llb. 0 Mr. Grammont'so. Detonator, 11st. 1lb. 0 Mr. St. Andrew's g. Iroquois, 10st. 121bs. 0. Mr. St. Andrew's Driving Cloud, 11st.
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The LADIES PURST, presented; once round and a distanos; Welter Raca for all Ponies; weight 13st.; to be ridden by resi-, ..dents.of.Amoy and/or. Formosa.. Entrance Mr. Wales' g. Craisor Mr. Hodgson's w. Ala fain Mr. Hodgson eg, Javelin..... Mr. Harkaway'ag. Thermometer Mr. Cross' bi Barometer Mr. Waffles' g. Privateer Mr. Waffles'.d. Prince George............ Mr. Waffles' g. Wild Foam Mr. H. Effom's w. Etoile.du Nord Mr. Bruce's g. Forager.
Mr. Bruce's g. Nepotism
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Mr. F. S. Gordon's a. Robbie Burns ...... -Mr. F. S. Gordon's g. Strathisla....................... Tho VISITORS' Our, presented; Two Miles; for all Ponies; weights as per scale win nor of any one Race of 1 mile or over at this meeting 7lbs. extra, if of two or more such Roses 10lbs. extra. Entrance. $5. Major Bagatook'sg. Strathaird, 10st. 9lba. Mr. Hodgon's.. Aladdin, 10st. 12lbs. . Mr. Suipe's g. Reverse, 11st. 1lb.....
Mr. Harkaway's g. Thermometer, 10st.
12lba......
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Mr. F. . Gordon's a. Robbie Burns, 10st.
12lbs.........
Mr. Croes' br. Barometer, 11st. 4lbs...... 4 Mr. Wales' g. Privateer, 11st. 4lbs......... (0 Mr. Waffles' Prinos George, 11st. 41b0 Mr. Watles' Cruiser, 11st. 4lbs...... Mr. H. Effora's Etoile du Nord, 10st. 12lbs. .0 Mr. Brace's g. Forager, 11st. 1lb.
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Mr. F. S. Gordon's w. Strathisla, 11st. llb. 0 Mr. F. S. Gordon's sp. Infatuation, 11st.
1lb.....
Mr. Russley's d. Disappointment, 11st. lb. 0 Mr. St. Andrew's e. Driving Cloud, 11st.
ilb...........
0 The CONSOLATION STAKES, valuo $100; Half a Milo; for all Ponies beaten at this meet- ing ostek weights. Entrance $5. Mr. Hodgson's g. Javelin.... Mr. Hodgson's w. Aladdin Mr. Harkaway's g. Thermometer Major Bagstook's g. Strathaird Major Bagstock's d. Wild Ibax. Mr. Gratton's b. Rosy Morn...... Mr. Gratton's w. Pirate Chiof. Mr. Cross' b. Barometer Mr. Waffles' g. Privateer Mr. Wales'd, Prince George Mr. Waffles' g. Cruiser
Mr. Watles' g. Wild Foam ..... Mr. H. Effem's w. Etoile du Nord Mr. Bruce's g. Forager...... Mr. Bruco's g. Nepotism
Mr. F. S. Gordon's o. Bobbie Burns Mr. F.-8. Gordon's w. Strathisla. Mr. F. S. Gordon's sp. Infatuation......... Mr. Russley's d. Disappointment Mr. Grammont's c. Detonator..... Mr. St. Andrew's g. Iroquois Mr. Bellum'a w. Temptation
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The CHAMPION STAKES, One Mile; a forced entry for all winners at this meeting, optional to non-winners; entrance for each Race won $10; for non-winners $5.15 per cent of value of the Stakes to the Fund. Weights as per scale.
Mr. Bruce's g. Forager, 11st, 1lb...
FOOCHOW.
His Excellency the Governor, Tsen, took his departure for Formosa yester- day in one of the Arsonal Gunboats, and intends remaining over there for some time.
Referring to the case of Pang Kee versus the Trustee of the Bankraptoy estate of W. McKenzie Bradley, as noticed in our last issue, we ander- stand it is to be heard at HB.M. Provincial Court on the 13th proximo, H.E, the Governor General having returned from his military tour of in- spection throughout the province, HE... the Literary Chancellor started yester- day ou a civil tour of inspection throughout Fohkion for the purpose of holding examinations of Hsiu Teais in the interior prior to conferring the degree of Ch'u Jan upon such oandi.. dates as inay be successful. This latter will be done next year.
The Race Ball took place at the Club on Thursday evening last, and passed off most successfully. In addi- tion to the rest of their excellent arran- gements, the Stewards must be congra- talated upon the opportune presence of the German corvette Hartha in the port, which enable them to afford the members of the Race Club and their guests the unusual pleasure of listouing and dancing to a good band, The large ball-room was, as usual. tastefully decorated and embellished. with trophies of racing colors, and one of the billiard-rooms was converted. into an ample supper-room. The at- tendance was a full one, including all the available ladies in the community and several of the officers of the Gor- Jaan Navy, Dancing commenced about. 10 o'clock, and was maintained with spirit quite up to the usual small hours of the morning.
A numerously attended special
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