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THE returns of the number of visitors to the City Hall Museum for the week ending Aug, 3rd, are: -Europeans, 188; Chinese, 1,933; total, 2,121. ACCORDING to the Shinonomi Shimbun there are now over seven hundred foreigners residing at Biyeigan, Kyoto, an Increase of one hundred and fifty as compared with last year."

THE steamer Yunnan left Haiphong for Lao-kay. on the evening of the 22nd July." There were on board, in addition to M. d'Abbadie, Mr. Jack, superintending engineer to Messrs. Marty and d'Abbadle, and M. Repten, purser of the steamer Lieut. Lapied of the French cruiser Comete, M. Lion, director of the Public Works department, M. Salabelle, chief secretary of the Customs, and M. de Cuers de Cogolis, editor of the Courier d'Haiphong.

A CORRESPONDENT writes as follows:-"Why do the Portuguese so furiously rage together? The last Consul told me there were only six pure bred Portuguese in the colony,"_" Examination of Harradas' books and vouchers made by Mr. E. J. Ackroyd, Protecution by same. at the Criminal Sessions failed in three out of four Bah Two student interpreters counts. have applied for Lister's vacant positions in the Post Office, and one for the post of Treasurer. Not one of the three understands book-keeping." THE steamship Argus, says the Penang Inde

endent, having on board'a cargo of horses and the winner of the "Melbourne Cup" from Australia for the Straits and Calcutta, came to an anchorage in the harbour on Thursday morning last (18th July). In less than an hour she was boarded by many would-be-purchasers, who selected several very fine animals from the Calculta lot. Unfortunately for our sportsmen the man in charge of the horses having no power to dispose of them here, had to wire to

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, AUGUST 7, 1890.

if the Committee for managing the Light Dues to the amount of dividend as he would have Is Inaugurated, as has been proposed to the liked, and as it has been in the past, but at the Government, we shall have a very material same time I think we should be very well reduction from them. Since we last met, the satisfied indeed with it "Hear, bear for new vessel, the Hawng-chan, bas arrived. She one, am perfectly satisfied with it in these times, is, to look at and go over, a very splendid vessel, and hope it may never be less. If it is not we but unfortunately there is a fault in her boilers. shall have reason to congratulaté ourselves, That is not due to your Directors, because they There is only one thing more I would-mention, pald a gentleman recommended by a very lead and that is the balance-sheet. It is highly satis ing person in shipping matters in this Colony factory thoroughly solid and substantial; you a Mr. Walker a very handsome sum to see exactly where your money is that it is supervise the fitting of the engines and bollers, well invested. You can see that you have a large and we have since discovered that be did not amount in reserve in mortgages, ready to hold supervise them very much-in fact that the your own if need be against any competition supervision was of the most perfunctory character.which may arise, and which, in every business Therefore we find that the vessel has to be put in the world, you mast expect, and meet fairly inte dock, and her boilers attended to. We when it comes. ("Hear, hear. With these hope, of course, to recover this from the builders, words I beg to propose a vote of thanks to the as the boilers were actually not in compliancehairman for the very fair manner in which he with the specifications given. We have every has described the position of the Company to-day, and to him and the directors for the 'manage hope of also recovering a sum for the detention of the steamer; she should have been com

ment of the Company in the past. pleted long before she was, and they are clearly liable. In other respects I believe, from the reports given by experts, the vessel is most suitable, and carries a large amount of cargo and a large number of passengers, and will be a credit to the Company. We are, of course,, under the circumstances, compelled to make use of the Kiukiang again--not to say, of course, that she is a favorite boat and passengers like her. The amount of interest, you will observe, is not so large as it was the previous half-year, but that, you must remember, is because of what we paid for the new steamer, Repairs, | you will notice, are again a heavy item, bu it is impossible to keep steamers running daily from here to Canton and Macao without repairing them-otherwise they would be very soon laid up. I can only say to the share. helders that the dividend appears not to be up to former ones, but I would ask you to to be paid by the other companies trading in will stand comparison. I have no more remarks to make, but will be glad to answer any questions.

Mr. Cohen seconded. The Chairman, in reply, said—I can only say, speaking on behalf of myself and the Board, that we feel very much fattered at the language which has been used, and we sincerely thank you and hope that future half-years--although Mr. Humphreys pays us the compliment of saying this is a good one-will be better,

Mr. Ho Tung moved a voté of thanks to Mr. Arnold, the Secretary, for his energetic manage ment

Mr. Arnold briefly replied, and the proceedings "erminated..

THX DARVEL BAY TRADING CO., LIMITED.

mistaken in saying that while the whole of the net earnings for the twelve months last year only amounted to $49 000 the first six monts of this year shew, if I am right, about $43,000. I think that result is, to great extent, due to the energy of our Secretary who in" after all, not so black as was tried one time to paint him. I may say that from my business experience and I don't think anyone here except Mr. Chater goes over to Kowloon and se s bir work so often as I do I must say there have been great improvements then this resolution was passed, at the last meeting, I felt father sorry thought it was premature to appoint a Committee, and that is the reason I opposed it to-day. Our Secretary was put in the place atrather a disadvantage-you know he had rather a bad book-keeper at his side and I think we should give him more time to show what he can do. I think it is best to leave well alone, and I sincerely hope, whatever the new Inspecting Committes may propose, that no rash steps may be taken. It would be a pity to interfere with a system which we see shews such good results. I have often heard that there was a rummer of this Company going into the bands of some private firm I hope the Directors will never give such an Idea serious consideration, for I am sure if they give their full support to the Secretary, and allow him to put his full force to the wheel, this Company will prosper.

The intimated that there no more business, and the proceedings terminated

GOLF.

NAVY & CIVIL SERVICE 'v. THE HONGKONG G. C.

Australia for authority. Owlug to the volcánic compare it with the dividende which are likely the General Managers, Mesars, Reuter, Brockel-] last at Happy Valley, in glorious weather. The

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The damage to property is not so extensiva land, but for eleven years he picked up precarious living as a ship's watchman, as it might have been, had no time been give He then came under the notice of the for trecautions. On shore the Customs premises Rev. A. Gurney Goldsmith, chaplain to seamen suffered most large portions of the roofs bektig at Hongkong, who collected enough money to clean swept of tiles, portions of wall levelled, etc. send him home. Some 30 was collected and F.B.M.'s Consul retreated to the Dutch Fort, forwarded to the Rev. 5. W. Stagg vicar of where he could slely defy the force of the Kirby-le-Soken, and the Rev. D. Greatorex, of elements. Strange th" say, the houses on the St. Paul's Vicarge, London Docks, Mann is hill suffered least, the only notable damage there now living with his brother of Kirby, and in forheing the fall of the cemetery boundary walls. the present receiving 78. per week from the Several trees were uprooted at the foot of the collected fund; but it is hoped that enough money Bluff, car in its fall crashing through the roof of will be collected to keep him from the workhouse thatched but, injuring one of the famates.

Rumour says there was a landslip in one of the during the remaining years of his life,"

forte by which eight men were buried alive.-

Two. Chinese transports, which were in port, of them having dragged her collided, one moorings.The tide fortunately turned ebb and enabled them to clear without sustaining damage of any importanco, A large bean junk, drifted on the rocks near the Low Light, and lies there full of water. "She will most probably be recovered after having been lightened. A pontoon broke adrift from the Arsenal at Tai-peh-fa, and after colliding with the bridge, drifted to Tamsul, and where it was jetty, whet fetched up at the Customs secured

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Douglas Lapralk's buoy sank; how is not known. The harbour buoy was carried outside, but has since been recovered and placed in position by the Harbour Master. S.S. Hailong picked it up, and brought it into the harbour.

We learn of old Mann's sale arrival, in his native place with much pleasure, but we would remind the Express, and also our morning con- temporary, which reproduces the above para graph without comment, that old Mann, would have been sent home a penniless, helpless, wreck if this paper had not made his distress public, and enabled a number of generous sympathisere none of them rich mento contribute towards a fubd we raised for his assistance. The Rev,, Mr. Goldsmith came forward then, and kindly communicated with a clergyman at home to look after the poor old walf. To-day (July 3181) Mr. Goldsmith forwarded us an Ester Standard containing a long interview with Mann, and informing us that he has desired Mr. Stagg to make it known, if necessary publicly, that the Hongkong Telegrack took on the case, and collected of the which Mann to rely on. By this mall we tend to the Rev. S. Wer Stagg an additional sum of $35,-forwarded to use a since Mann's departure from Hongkong by a QUE CHAT TIENTSIN. few well-wishers in the service' of the Chinese- ja lubatein Critic Imperial Maritime Customs at Canton The Tientsin comespendent of the Shangkat Mercury, writting on the sand ulto, says that the freshets have caused the river to rise higher than it has been since 1870. It is on a level with the Bund in the English Settlement, and over the Bund in the French. Four breaches have taken place to the embankments between <Tientsin and Tungchow, while two have occured below Tientsin... The country for malies round is under water, and H.E. Li's yamén is deeply flooded Those who go to see the Viceroy have to be carried through the building to keep them. 'selves are The Customs Courier who travels between this place and Peking is now six days overdue, and grave fears are entertained for his safety he telegraph.communication with the capital is rentirely interrupted, and Peking is absolutely, cut off from the outside world. But notwithstanding, the height of the river, the dleaners remain down in the lower reaches for want of Water 1: Near the Bund where a few days ago there was only to feet of water there is paw zo felt But now I understand that the EZ Dorado has received instructions to come up, and, ike others will have to follow if she shows the way her brot

LOSS OF THE "FUYEW

The Shangkas Mercury gives further, parti culars of the stranding, of the Fuy Our

ruption to three cables, one of them being the Chiua waters. I think you will find that ours passinga resolution for the winding upofthe Com- | game was the result, By arrangement the contemporary says:

eruptions in Java, which have caused an inter- line which connects this island with Australia, no answer has been received as yet. We very much fear that none of the horses purchased will be landed in Penang although very good prices have been offered and conditionally accepted. $335 was offered for one horse, and Rs. 1,000 for a palt. We should be surprised if the owner were offered such good prices in Calcutta.

WHERE ignorance is bliss, etc. A mud-headed scribe in the China Mait says that the P. & O. Co.'s steamer Oriental has "beaten the record," but he does not say whether it is by having delivered the mails from Hongkong to London in 26 days 13 hours, or in having steamed from Singapore to this part at the rate of 15'knots an hour, making the passage in a few minutes over four days. And he doesn't say what record the Oriental has benten. There is no doubt that the P. & D. steamier is a fine vessel, and it is quite certain that if put to her best she could materially improve an 15 knots, but that is no excuse for the ridiculous assertions made by authorities of the "Malden Libeller " type. It is now many years since the Stirling Castle made the run from Singapore to

Mr. Brodie-May I ask if the new steamer is fully paid for? You said she was late in being delivered, and you have considerable claims........ have you the money in hand?

The Chairman-I regret to say that she is all paid for.

Mr. Brodie-Then you have no money belong ing to the builders.

The Chairman-All the instalments have been paid.

Mr. Brodie-That is a pity.

Mr. HoTung-Can you tell us the total amount of her cost, laid down in Hongkong? Is the amount set down in the balance sheet the whole or part of it?

The Secretary-In the report of the Directors last August it was stated-"A steel twin-screw steamer for the Macao trade, to be named the Heung-shan, has been contracted for with Messrs. Ramage and Ferguson, of Leith, to be delivered there on the 30th November next, for the sum of £33.950, to which will have to be added the cost of certain extras, amounting to

An extraordinary meeting of the shareholders of the above Company was held at the offices of mann&Co, yesterday (4th inst.), for the purpose of pany. There were present:--Messi. R. Fuhrmann (Chairman), R. C. Wilcox, C. E. Bowles. A. Fuchs, G Wieler, Ho Fuk, Leong Cheong Mun, F. Rapp. H. Heermann, F. A. Brockelmann, and C. Klingemana (Secretary).

Mr. Ho Fak again raised a variety of questions, and received more or less unsatisfactory replits, after which

The Chairman proposed "That the Company be wound up voluntarily under the provisions of the Companies' Ordinances x865 to 1886 and that Frederick Alexander Alfred Busing Brockel mann and Ernst Richard Fabrmann be appointed liquidators of the said Company with liberty for each of them solely to exercise all the powers of joint liquidators,"

Mr. Rapp seconded, and the motion was carried by 35 votes to 7.

The Chairman having notified that the con- the proceedings terminated.

Telegraphie news arrived in Shanghai this morning (17th.alto.) that the China Merchants Steam Navigation Co's Fujem Captain Graham, had run ashore, on the Shantung Pro mentory, on Saturday night, during a fog, The telegram came from MT. Weir, who has left Chefos on the Xwongen for the scene of the wreck. Messrs. S. C. Farnham & Co. are desy patching wrecking pumps and gear to the stranded steamer, by the sal Hasan, leaving here to night. A diver will also go up to the assistance of the stranded vessel. It is to be hope that she will soon be afloat, and arrive safely in Shanghai, The Fuyen, which was Bound for Chefoo and Newchwang, Jeff Shanghai on Thun day morning last at daylight, with cas cargo principally consisting of sugar and piece goods She was formerly known as the Paris and ds strongly built little steamer, so that there are Fas some time past there has been a persistent good hopes of getting her off. The place where rumour circulation in both Chinese and she is ashore is near the scene of the wreck of Foreign circles to the effect that Russia has sent the Pauta, a couple of years ago. 9 San alimatum to Peking giving China the option The steamship Hasling, which arrived here of taking Korex vigorously in band or seeing the to-day (29th), from Tientsin, reports having Russians take charge of that: wretched country. passed the Fuyawon Sunday morning, ashore, But owing to the breakdown of telegraphic.com The Fwyrw signalled that she was in need of learn whether there is any truth in the story, immediate assistance, and a bont wat despatched which we merely give for what it is worth, from the Heating, and offered to take the Whether it is true or not, the impression is Fayew's people on board, but this was not gaining ground in well informed circles that the necessary. The Hosting could do nothing survey recently undertakes by Messrs. Kinder farther, and proceeded, promising to sent kisis and Cox dimarily ta connection with the pro- tance as soon as possible. Several ofthe Auyan's posed railway to Kirin, was almost quite as crow and passengers were on shore, but the much designed for the purpose of making a map of the country, for military purposes, not with the others,including all the Europeans, were on board thestermer. It is believed that some Chinese bave intention of any offensive operations by the been lost but nothing definita is yet known. Chinese krmy, but mainly to obtain information The Fuyew in safe in her present position as us to the foute which the Russians would most long as the weather holds fine, and the wind likely take if they decided to enter Korean or blows from the presents quarter, but it is feated Chinese territory These straws show us here that if a strong breeze springs up from seaward how the wind blows in Peking i she will become a total wreck.

Hongkong in 3 days 18 hours, and this rècord about 1,505, not covered by the contract, and firmatory meeting would be held in a fortnight, gradually diminished, and by taking the next on the N.E. Promontory, close to the Lighthouse, munication with the North it intrapossible to

has more than once been very closely approached by the steamers of the Norddeutscher Lloyd, The Stirling Castle, it will be remembered, steamed from the Red Buoy at Woosung to Gravesend in á trifle over 25 days; had she carried mails and sent them via Brindisi from Suez they would have been delivered in London in about three weeks from Shanghai.

THE N. C. Daily News gives the following history of the trouble which culminated in Admiral Lang's retirement from the Chinese

Mary:-In February last the Northern Squadron had returned to Hongkong, whence Admiral Ting with four of the cruisers set out for Hainau, His departure had scarcely taken place when, without a word of warning, the Admiral's flag was hauled down and that of the commodore rua up in its place. On demanding an explanation of so outrageous a proceeding Admiral Lang was shown a telegram from Li Hung-chang, authoris ing the commodore to take command in the absence of the Chinese admiral, and ignoring altogether the claims of the English colleague. There was obviously nothing to be gained by consultation with the two commodores, even if naval discipline had permitted an admiral to negotiate with his subordinate officers, and Admiral Lang immediately telegraphed to the Viceroy for instructions. If he was not to fly the admiral's Bag It was for the Viceroy to indicate what distinguishing flag he might be permitted to use. Once more the English admiral found himself utterly ignored. Person. ally he received no reply to his telegram, but he was shown a message addressed to the two commodores bidding them inform him that no provision was made in the regulations as to what flag he should fly, but that some nondes. cript article might be improvised for bim, of the same shape as an Admiral's flag but with only four colours instead of five. Further communi- cation was of course out of the question, but not until the whole matter had been carefully con- sidered and the full meaning of these discour teous proceedings completely established was the resignation resolved upon.

HONGKONG, CANTON, AND MACÃO

STEAMBOAT CO., LTD.

The forty-eighth half-yearly meeting of the shareholders in this Company was held at their offices, Bank Buildings, at noon to-day (August 1st). The Hon. P. Ryrie presided, and there were present:-Messrs. E. R. Belilios, L. Poesnecker, F. A. Gomes, Lee Shing (Directors), D. Gillies, J. D. Humphreys, W. H. Ray, F. Dodwell, W. G. Brodie, E. Watson, F. Henderson, S. I. Danby, J. F. C. da Roza, E. J. Moses, A. S. Cohen, J. B. Elias, E. E. Elias, H. J. Gomes, 'Ho Tung. and several other Chinese, and T. Arnold {Secretary),

the expenses of the voyage to Hongkong," There is still a portion of the expenses of the voyage to be paid,

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Mr. Ho Tung-Then the total comes to about £34.000, besides the £1,000 extra?

The Secretary-Yes, and the expenses of the voyage oul and docking her when she arrived. Still, all these items, of course, we expect to recover, from the builders. The cost of the steamer will not exceed the original estimate,

Mr. Ho Tang-The exchange, of course, has 'been in your favour?,

The Secretary-That was settled long ago. what appeared to be a very favorable rate of 3/21 was arranged..

Mr. HoTung-What do you propose to do with the Heung-shan to future? Owing to her deep draught the is unsuitable for the Macao liac and I don't think she is useful for the Canton line.

The Chairman-Well, I don't think her draaght is above 8 feet,

The Secretary-Aboat with a heavy weight like that must have a heavy draught or she will not sicer. She has proved herself suitable for the line so far; once a fortnight, we know, she will have some difficulty in getting into port unless she hurries up. If you gave her less draught she wouldn't steer in a heavy sea,

Mr. He Tung-What is her draught ? The Secretary-8 feet.

Mr. Ho Tung-Is that contained in the speci fications?

The Secretary-Yes; she is fully up to the specifications.

Mr. Ha Tung-Then the builders have strictly adhered to the specifications?

The Secretary Yes, in the matter of draught. It would not be safe to build a vessel of her size

with less.

Mr. Ho Tung-Then as a matter of fact you have nothing against the builders except the de- tention and the leaking of her boilers.?)

The Secretary-One or two smaller items, but they don't amount to much.

Mr. Ho Tung-How long do you think she will

be in dock ?

The Chairman-I don't think we can tell. The Secretary-Mr. Gillies catı give us some Idea, perhaps

Mr. Gillies-1 don't know exactly-possibly the repairs may take two weeks, perhaps three -I don't think it has been fally decided as to the extent of the repairs. })

Mr: George-I don't think Mr. Gillies should have been called on to make that explanation-- it should have come from the Directors.

The Chairman-How can we say? We have had no estimate the bollers were only examined yesterday, or the day before...

Mr. Michael-Has Mr. Walker been paid for examining the boilers 7

The Chairman Yea. He was most highly recommended to us by a leading ship-owner in the colony-we didn't know him before. He got 250 guincare,

Mr, Ho Tung-What is the draught of the Klukiang

The Secretary-About nine feet. Mr. Ho Tung-More than the Haung-zkan ?. The Secretary-—Yes. ...

The Chairman then moved the adoption of the report and accounts, mentre fand Mr. Cohen seconded, and the motion was agreed to, varustat

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This match, came off on Saturday afternoon links were in good condition, and a pleasant, match was played in fours, which militated against the Services somewhat-the Club win ning at the finish rather easily by six holes.

Chief Justice Clarke and Dr. Lowson opened for the Services, having Mr. Stewart and the The Chairman explained that on two previous Hon. A. P. MacEwen as opponents. The first occasions resolutions that the Company bez holes were closely contested, the former liquidated had been passed, but the proceedings couple being one up at this stage. The last were irregular, and therefore a third meeting three holes of the first round, however, went had been called at the requisition of nine share to the Club representatives, their opponents holders, holding, 1,560 shares..

playing a somewhat unsteady game, but commencing the second round the play improved considerably. The first hole went to the Chief Justice and his partner, but some brilliant play by Mr. Stewart. enabled his side to get the second and third holes A bad iron shot by Mr. Clarke almost proved fatal at the next hole, the medico only saving by getting down a long put. With three up and five to play the match looked almost a certainty for Stewart and his partner. bet a wonderfal change came over the game at this point. The Doctor, who had not been playing up to his usual standard, commenced to play a very strong gaine, and being well backed up by the Chief Justice, their opponents lead was three holes the match was brought level -even the few lethargic spectators getting excited about the game. The result however was practically settled by Lowson's next shot, as he laid a very long cleek shot within a couple of feet of the eighth hole, which, being won, put defest.out of the question. The last hole was also won by the Chief Justice and his partner, An extraordinary meeting of the shareholders making them two up on the match-having ofthis Company was held at noon to-day (sthinst) actually taken every one of the last five holes. in the Chamber of Commerce, for the purpose of

Captain Ramsey and Dr. Craig were the confirming a resolution passed on the 19th alt, second couple of the Services, having to The Hon J. J. Keswick presided, and there were

tacide Malar Barker, R.E., and Mr. Baird. present-Hoo, C. P. Chater, Messrs E. L.

This match was almost a repetition of the Woodin, W. H. Forbes, H. Hoppius, D. R. foregoing one. At the end of the first round the Sassoon, L. Foesbecker, 5. C. Michaelsen, Naval men were two holes down, and losing the F. Dodwell, (director), D. McCulloch, C. S.

first two of the second round were four down and Taylor, T. I. Rose, J. Goosmann, H. Wicking, seven to play. The next two holes were halved. J. F. C. da Roza, and E. Osborne (secretary.) Rumtey and Craig now, however, struggled The Secretary having read the notice calling gamely and managed to take two of the next the meeting.

three heles, leaving their opponents dormy, two The Chairman asked for a vote in confirmation

up and two to play. By sheer nerve they also of the resolution, which was as follows:took the last two and thus managed to avert "Resolved that Mr. C. S. Taylor and Mr. H.

defeat. Wicking, elected by the shareholders, and the Hon. C. P. Chater and Mr. L. Pocsuecker, elected by the Directors, be and hereby are appointed a Commi tee to investigate, examine, and report upon the working of the business of this Company."

HONGKONG AND KOWLOON' WHARF AND GODOWN

CO., "LIMITED.

One hand was held up in its favor, and, amid considerable amusement, two agatast.

The Chairman, with a somewhat surprised Look, said that it appeared to him that the reso- lution was lost.

At that point Mr. Taylor came in, and Mr. McCulloch inquired if the resolution ought 'not to have brez proposed and seconded?

The Chairman-You are asked to confirm it it was proposed and seco ded before Mr. McCulloch-And doesn't it require pro- posing and seconding again ?

The Chairman-belleve not-I must stand corrected on the point, but I believe not.

Bir. Wicking-1 did not vele either way, but If I had I should certainly have voted in favor of the inquiry. You asked those in favor to hold up their hands, and only one did so I did not Hold up mine because i did not think it was necessary. If it is put again I think you will And a majority in favor of it.

The Chairman (after conferring with his colleagues)-I will put the resolution before you again, then.

Four hands were then held up for it, and, as before, two against.

Major Arbuthnot and Mr. Wade Gardiner, however, administered a severe defeat to Mr. Mitchell-Iones and Dr. Page and practically won the match for the club. It is only fair to add that Dr. Page is only a beginner, and, well as he played, still he was not good enough, in con Junction with Mitchell-Innes, to tackle such strong opponents as the gallant Major and Mr. Gardner proved themselves to be. During the first round play was pretty close, but in the second the Club representatives fairly ran away from their opponents, finally landing in eight up. Mr. Gardner played a very strong game, excelling in the driving department, while Major Arbuthnot made some remarkable iron shots. Mr. Mitchell-lanes played a very good all round game, while Dra Page, with a little more practice, will prove him. self a pretty strong opponent.

There were a good few spectators, who took at times a keen interest in the game, and the Club should certainly pick up several more members soon if some of these spectators would only take a club in hand-as, once started, they would not leave off in a hurry,

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Major Arbuthnot...8 Mr. Wade Gardner,

Majority for the Club, 6 holes,

Intelligence was received from Chefoo to-day (getb) that the Fuyet will become a total wreck She is so fall of water that it is impossible to get be afloat, and even if she were floated it is thought that the' damage ske bas sustained is beyond repair. The Pechill, which arrived here to-day from Newchwang, reports having passed the stranded vessel on the 18th inst. The Pechill sent a boat to her for letters and proceeded.

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The N. C. Dally News states that the vessel is something like a mile out of the regular track of steamers. Some of the passengers tried to get away in one of the boats but through some accident, said to be the breaking of a dayit, the occupants were thrown into the water, and eighteen of them were unfortunately drowned, Had they remained in the ship till later on the would all have been saved, because there would then have been no difficulty in getting ashore.

HOIHOW

(FROM OUR CORR

The Japanese authorities here have intimated desire lately to have the Treaty with China revised. The other day the Viceroy sent the Custom's Total to the Japanese Consulate with a demand for the restoration of the Lin-chin Islands to China. It is the old story of a Roland for an Oliver.). The Viceroy has been informed that Great, Britain is backing Japan's demand on the Treaty revision question, and you will find that this fact has had something to do with Admiral Lang's resignation more than had any other cause. It will also appear by and by that there were political motives, all well as thous dictated by the military necessity for the railway through Manchuria, in Messrs. Kinder and Cox's surveying, expedition, which, has lately been concluded. No useful, survey could ever have been made in the short time devoted to the task. Letters just received from: Wa-ting. Fu, says the CAlness Times, reported that a large portion of Shantung is flooded by the Yellow River. At the time the latters left, on-the- 16th-inst, the wypalito low breaches had just occurred; and the waters were Bil: stingery rapidly over the country. It is therefore too early for any details as to the extent of the calamity, or the amount of damage done. IT CATHOt be other than enormous, and there are reasons for fear that the mischief is worse than in suy former year! Both banks are: affected, the broach on the south being at a place not specified La Chil-tung county that on the north az alacecalled Kao-chin-t'ão in Chi-ho county. At

July 23rd 1999 Our summer this year has been, less arvest than last year. There is so far no sign of any excessive sickness amongst the natives

The steamship Soochow remains la'the same, place where she stranded last February Efferti chin the river is very threatening, the have been made to get her off the knob, but water being higher than the city wall, though hitherto without waccess. It seems that the fontanately the bank har not so far given way. contractor, a- Chfusman, is unable to perform Kir: Innocent; jun, who was cut in Chan-hwa the task. There is, however, still hope, for the purpose of giving assistance to those in bear that fresh arrangements are befug made in (alstress froin last year's inundations, as well as Hongkong

KERATOARE AE, Mr. Chip, an agent of the native societies of Tien Thieves and pirates are rampant here just win, hild to by to escape from being hemmed In now the latter particularly, The rabbort When we consider that, this Intelligende dates Chante recently caught a dozen more ni lass in from Lime mevious to the exceptionally heary the Straits. They will be executed shortly, 36 and wo Ekve had, there is abundant ground for Until recently, the German Consulate affaire fear that devastation of a very terrible character were administered by the Acting British Consul, has taken place. There is no doubt that similar German steamers now, come under the general floods to this which we have experienced during rules relating to vessels, which have na duly the past week are being repeated on a scale of appointed representative, This change, hat given much satisfaction to the seafaring) comuabet,reater magnitude in Shantung The thought of all is that this must be the munity! German steamers have often a licencerperence of every year until the government detained in consequence of a + bank serio her abandon the fatal, polley of building dyket" and holday not recognised by the Customs, and penning the people by hundreds of thousands linside of thêm, to open them as soon as the need the meantime some other fortunate or unfortun enough not to have Consul harpped for there arises fan banks constructed of the entered at the Carloms, and cleared out with the cement, to be manufactured in Tang-san in cargo's thus placing the Germans at decided the fit ould be ineficient Nothing short disadvantage. However, I believe there werkt op weightier reasons than these combected with the Doll emigration scheme which made the gangb desirableD

The following were the scores:- Navy & Civil Service. Hongkong Golf Clubs

smos Chief Justice Clarice" Mr. G. Stewart ::.1 Dr. J. A. Lowson... Hon.A.F.MacEwen | Com, Rumsey ..............

Major Barker, E.E. The Chairman-Then the decision is reversed Dr.W.M.Craig. 2.N.

Mr. D. Baird (laughter). At the last meeting I promised, in || Mr. Mitchell-Innesi reply to the inquiry of a shareholder, to give | Dr. Page, RN. vuotsi) some information as to the immediate prospects of the Company, and I have now much pleasure in stating that the business generally appears to be going, en very satisfactorily. Since we last met an interim dividend of 31 per

"OLD"" MANN!", cent has been declared, and I hope that during the current six months we may do quito as well The Chairman said-You have had the report

er better. But on that point, I will only speak The Land C. Express of the 27th June before you for some Ume--I regret that it is not

with reserve. There are one or two items says "Our Hongkong readers will be specially refering to the earnings of the Company which Interested to hear that William Mann, a native yo such a favourable one as we have been in the habit of presenting, but there are several reasons

will be of interest: the gross earnings, this year of Kirby-le-Sokes, in Essex, has just returned to are at the rate of about $35,000 better than last England after undergoing many remarkable * for its not being up to the usual standard. First

and foremost, I think, there is the very bad étate.

year, at the rate, mind your whilst the expenses adventures in upwards of half a century. For of trade; it is not confined to the Canton river,

Are at the rate of some $15,000 a year, less. Of nearly forty years Mann ved on the Marianas but is felt all over the coast. If we compare our

course, that marks a great, Improvement in the with the Spanish, two years being spent in dig business with that of the Companies trading up

state of affairs. (Hear, hear), I am glad to say ging for hidden treasures which were stolen from: the coast I think we may congratulato qurselves

that they special losses incurred, last year in the Roman Catholic Churches in Brasil by theirs is very bad. And then we have the The Chairman--Since our last meeting we connection with the heavy storms have not to Spanish pirate. He afterwards became captain opposition; but I think if trade was up to its have lovited two Chinese gentlemen-Mr. Lee be met this year; they amounted to considerably of a schooner, which had been stolen from former volume, both for passengers and cargo, Shing and Mr. Poon Pong to take, their seats over $12,000, whilst this year there are only a the English, and his work was to carry, produce ow, the opposition would not matter to us as much at the board reword puha, pushed Food for small claimsaltogether about $346-due between the various islands of the group. One b as it doen. And then we still have the very The Secretary-They are retiring, wat to white ants, etc. Of course, on the other hand day when landing upon an island for wood his high cost of coal to contend with, and the The Chairman-Oh yes they are retiring. we have ceased to earn any loterest whatevers, vessel was boarded by pine Spanlah prisoners! Increase in the wages of the officers, and wo Will anyone move their re-election ?ode whilst the amount paid, under that head up to who had escaped from confinement, and as have increased light dues. These light dues Mr. Danby did so, Mr, Michael seconding, the 30th Juns was $14,308, Af West Point the Mann had paly three or four hands, with him, Our port wo did, by representations, get reduced and the motion was adopted. 3 Janeza 129 | old arrangement has now, cessed, and the rent the Spaniards compelled him to carry them to instant, and for stone-third, but we are, in hopes that by The Chairman then proposed the re-election and taxes of the godowns for the nest half-year an inland where there was no government. He ime. The barpo bo the representations of the Chamber of Commerce, of Messrs. Gourdin and Henderson as auditors, have been reduced by one-half, against which made for the Pelews, hoping to meet with some registered 20.Ro

which has taken the matter: up, the amount Mr. Solomon seconded. Agreed to,

there well be less, storage. The net profit for the ship which would help him out of his difficulty, teaths causing fwill be further, minimised. It must appear ridi The Chairman I have now to announce that next six months is estimated at $8,000, so that for he knew he would be imprisoned if it became security of their proper culous to anyone who knows anything about dividend warrants will be ready to-morrow at should it happen that the business at Kowloon known that he had assisted prisoners to escape following afterabonnen

Eight days afterwards be met with the ship:of. {téziku.Wak no these things that our two night steamers, such as ten o'clock, and

goes on satisfactorily, I think there is every prospect they are, which do not make any use of the Mr. Humphreys--Before you part I would ask of the current half-year being even better than lights whatever, should be mulcted in the sum to be allowed to propose a voté of thanks to the past. But I would as you to remember the 20 of several thousand dollars a year for light dues. Chairman and directors for their management speak with reserve on the point, as it is better

We talk about the freedom of the port but, by of the Company's business during the past koop without the sphere of prophecy. Jove, that isn't much like freedom. People don't half-year "As you know, it has been a Me. Godensang-As this information has been i think what it means, but if the charge in the very trying. half-year not only to the river, given in reply to my question, at the last in the Supreme Court, that the vessel, had been after which in

The schooner was ordered to be sold by with hurricane Ordinance had been adhered to it, would have service but to every business. As we think, the meeting I think it devoire, en me to thank you

They shew, good auction, and Mann was given con Hewan 18th, there would amounted to some 84,000 or $5,000 a year. Now | Chairman madola, sort of apology that, the| for giring, sa, those figures,

imed and disabled fu, a strange, redt has been reduced by one-third, and I think ] balance-sheet was not so satisfactory in respect cause for congratulation, and I think I am not

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Our missionaries have left for 19sts trip to Micao.

tain Halcombe, an old acquaintance, and the rose rapidly and had lay:a, German, man-of-war, came to his op the 18th. The

nce Acting upon the dvice of the 171b, wind NE, bac Heutenant who came, shoard, Mann ra bit ward, how wilde droch

fato Hongkong, where. It was proved pm when

Iron banks can be expected to MASWOT

fcation with Peking was totally intere wock from the 16th to the 23rd, and was: opened onlyubylla special, courier patched from Peking/to, Tungchow, who down the river by boat, An far Do letters frora Tientsin have

for ten days, and the Tele cken, and of count is inac

An attempt was mide by Customs to send the malls but the pilot who was put

Experienced and, 2001, lged, to retura, from side of Yang-tsun. river there were found bank and eighteen on

wach had the

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