1890-09-25 — Page 2

A DRUMMER. of the gist A. & & Highlanders, Damed Carey, while drunk, fell into the harbour and was found drowned near McGregor Barracks, Wanchai, about 9 pm, on the 17th Inst. --

News reached Hongkong on the 19th inst, that Ser F. M. Rivero, the Spanish Consut here, had died early in the morning in Japan, Sr. Rivero, who was formerly a professor in the University ai Barcelona, was the Spanish representative here for the last three years, and left for Japan about a month ago in a poor state of health. We learn from the Avenir du Tonkin that our old acquaintance M. Mayrena, King of the Sedangs is en route to his kingdom, with M. Villemi Augis. The greatest precautions have been taken in all the Residencies in Cambodia, Cochin China, Annam, and Torquin-right up to the Chinese frontier-to prevent his passage. But he'll get there just the same.

Tux traffic in coolies between Macao and Mexico is attrac/ing considerable attention on the part of the Hongkong Government, in con- nection with which H. E.the Administrator's visit to Macna on the 21st inst, is significant, There are averal ships fiting out here for the traffic, and the first thing that will happen will be their seizure. The Middle Passage doesn't run through Hongkong, and these people have got to remem- ber it. Arthe Summary Court on the 19th inst. Mr. Justice

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1890.

BARON DE LISSA trake hi leg the other day, we regret to hear, in consequence of a fall from bis horse while riding near Sandakan.

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A STARVING crew in the "Malta and Gibraltar of the Enat" in a novelty, but it is a cold fact. A member of our staff discovered to-day (19th inst.) | that the crew of the Peruvian schooner Sare Mercedes, which arrived here sometime in June, actually, at this moment, have nothing to eat, and no means of obtaining anything. About month ago the captain, Señor A. Mimeatgin, was taken sick, and came ashore, where he has been ever since. Until recently the compradore has been finding the crew, eighteen in number, with provi- sions; but as he received no money he stopped supplies three or four days ago. One of the crew stated to our representative that early this week the mate went to the Peruvian Consul, who gave him two dollars with which to purchase provisions for the whole crew of eighteen! They had had nothing to eat since yesterday, and appeared to be in an almost famished condition.

ferred on the banking institution which I am at present representing here; I shall exert my powers to merit the confidence you have reposed la me (applause).

Mr. Dalrymple-I beg to thank my supporters for their able assistance in my favor. I am sorry I have not been brought to victory, but I still thank you heartily for what you did for me.

The proceedings then terminated..

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"The first bakiry: I. *strack */ was a shanty in^! Hollywood Road-a very respectable neighbour.- hood. On entering the shop, my attention was attracted by myriads of cockroaches, flies and the insects to the walls and ceiling, which wefs.indescribably filthy; to the floor, caked with the accumulation of dust floor, drippings, saliss and tobacco ashes to the oven and kneading tubs, all in the same apartment) as the shop itself, and encompassed by walls 24 feet in length by about 14 fest in width, at the further ammattý, of the establishment.” Above:

sleeping apartments of the master baker and hing family

alive. After hongal some instances, and in other respect- Colony are compelled to vote as they are directed,

in the same position, and whether their opinions are in accord with those

that he left the case in the doctor's hands, fable parts of the city) police informers, and all In reply to a question from his Worship, that in Tow and vile in about the lowest form of Instructions or not, is not worthy of the present

Inspector Perry said the doctor referred to so-called civilizatlan known (or rather unknown)

to the world. And it is in the very midst of all.. was named Burroughes, and man age (Hear hear) I hope that, if freedamn be given to the official members to vote according to the

Continuing, witness said he had known this tecking filth and squalor that we find the dictates of their conscience, it will not be the ultimate result of our labors; I trust and hope

deceased for about 18 months, daring which time Chinese Bakeries, respecting which I propose he had constantly conversed with bim. The last to lay bare what (bonsider very necessary time he saw deceased alive was about twenty information and that we shall find this only a stepping stone, and that the whole of this Colony will be

minutes before he shot himself. He was then It was a pretty waren evening when I started represented in the Legistative Council by. elected members (applause) Fancy, gentlemen, DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, Queen's Road, In his rickshn, and he wavedut to visit the Chinesd bakeries of Hongkong, His hand and shouted good. bye." Witness: the thermometer, registering 79, in my sitting our ordinary daily affairs in the Imperial govern-

was surprised at him doing so, because room, which avellanted in, one of the coolest- ment of the Colony being under the control of

he did not know what he meant. The last parts of the town. Business had to be attended people ten thousand miles away! What should

The ordinary general meeting of the share- conversation they had together was at to o'clock to, however, maskes the heat, and so, after we think of our own businesses here-and many of them, I venture to say, are of greater holders of the above Company was held at noon that morning At that hour deceased came to dovering my clothes with spirits of camphor, magnitude than the affairs of our local Govern- to-day (Sept. 20th)-Mr. T. E. Davies presided, the office and asked where Mr. Ismail was Mr fpriifying the inner man with a stiff nobbler of ment-il they were left to the control of the and among those present were the Hon. J. J.Ismall was a merchant carrying on business in whlikey, and providing myself with some of the partners at home? (Hear, hear). It appears to Keswick, Hon. P. Ryrie, Mr. D. R. Sassoon, the same office as deceased. Deceased wrote a strongest and most fragrant cigars procurable in me, that the policy of the home Government is (directors.) Mesars. D. Gillies, H. L. Dalrymple, line to Ismail and asked witness toisend it up the colony, atdried, forth on an inquisitorial just as absurd as mischievous; for what can H. Crawford, L. K. Davis, E. Joner-Hughes, J. H. to Ismail's office. He did so, and on returning expeditionsnton Tlatan ke they know of our avery day life? Can they Cox, J. F. C. da Roza, J. A., Gomes, R. Lyall, to the office saw, deceased standing at his dosk looking · sad. ·· Witness asked him what the follow It? No; not even if they have "per and J. H. Lewis (Secretary.) manent advisers" there, who have spent,

matter was, and he replied he was "feeling bad THE following communication, which seems to at some time, a few years in this Colony

Ismail then came down and deceased went out us very fair indeed, has been forwarded to as: they cannot be continually ou fair with

Deceased avoided saying anything to witness about any troubles. He appeared sane up It has been alleged that there is systematie over what is passing here; it requires someone who

to the last three or four days, when he assumed pressure going on in the Schools of the Colony is resident here to keep in touch with our

a very depressed appearance. Witness did not and to such an extent that the health of the requirements. (Hear, hear) In making these re- youth of the Colony is being undermined by it marks I would deprecate in any way that they

mow what the cause of his trouble was. He To test the truth of this allegation and to ascer should be so twisted or turned as to reflect on

had not heard. Referring to the letter sent to tain, in case there should be serioas over any particular Government, past or present, of

Miss Saunders, witness knew nothing except shout the landlord, Dost Mahomed. Why the pressure, the classes of school-children parti-

not to the individual, but to the system.

witness did not know. Dost Mahomed was a made for a thorough medical investigation of the to trust that the candidate who will be elected health of the boys attending some of the principal at this meeting will bear in mind that our aim

member of the firm of Mahomed Ally & Co Witness could not conceive why the deceased' Boys' Schools of the Colony. The investigations to have progress, so that as far as possible will be conducted by Dr. Cantlie, who bas kindly this Cola-y shall be represented by taxation

shot himself, for he was not acquainted with his volunteered his services for the purpose. It is against representation. We will now proceed

business affairs. About a year ago deceased to be hoped that Managers of Schools and to business-He then invited the proposition of

was wealthy; he had about $75,000. Witness had not beard that he had lost all that money. Ho parents of school children, for whose special the names of any candidates.

knew be had lost a good deal of It. “About thres. benefit this inquiry is to be held, will give every The Hon. P. Ryrle-I have much pleasure in

times during the past year witness was told by facility to the proposed medical examination of rising to propose as a gentleman for us to re-

deceased that if ever he was in trouble he would their children. The inquiry will be confined to commend to the Government for a seat in the the principal Boys' Schools whose Managers Council, a gentleman well-known to us all. He

shoot himself. Those statements were made court it, and no child will be medically examined has been well and favorably known here now

merely in the way of general conversation for eight years. There is no necessity for me to

without reference to any particular subject, whose parents or guardians disapprove of it.

expatiate on his virtues, or whatever they may

therefore witness attached little imponance to If we may belleve the Yomiuri Shimbun, w

be-you all know him, and I am quite sure that

them. The last time deceased talked about Japanese policeman of Nara, named Nagamine agentleman of his intelligence will very soon make

shooting bluself was three months ago. I was! Takejiro, has just come into a snug sum of money. a position in the Council of which I have had

possible that his troubles commenced about This lucky individual has long been the possessor the honour be a member for more than

three months ago. Witness had never seen the of a figure of Amida Nyoral, about fourteen inches

revolver, now produced, before. He did not know high, said to have originally come from India. twenty-three years, and will speak his own mind. He is eminently suited for the position,

that the deceased possessed one. He identified The idol was considered to. have no particular

and as far as officials are concerned I don't

the letter sent to Eva Saunders as being in value, except that it was a relic of ancient think he will kow-few to any of them very

deceased's handwriting and the times, its age being accepted as fifteen hundred much; if he thinks anything is right, whether

Hadji Mediji Bougee, merchant, said he was the deceased's landlord, and had given him years at the least. It was suffered to lie for officialdom is with him or against him it will years buried in the dust of a shelf. Recently, not matter. He is eminently calculated, I

notice to quit No. 44 Gage Street, owing to however, it occurred to the owner to give think, to represent the unofficial element

arrears of rent. Between 8 and 9 o'clock on the relic a cleaning, and, wiping off the dust in the Council. I don't think I have anything

Tuesday morning deceased came to him and he bad his attention attracted by a bright spot more to say, but I will ask the Chairman to

asked permission to remain in the house on the smoke-begrimed brow of the idol. Led second. (Cries of "Who is he?" He is Mr.

notwithstanding arrears. Witness had given by curlosity more than anything else. ho

have left on the 7th inst., but not having done THE Tientsin Shik Pae of August 21st says:-

proceeded to rub it very carefully, when he Whitehead (laughter) I thought it was well-

him a month's notice to quit, and he was to so witness sued him for the three months In the suburbs of the capital the distress

The Chairman-I have much pleasure in caused by the flood is very great. The people found that it emitted a light of uncommon bril-known whom I was going to propose.

arrears. The amount of arrears was $291.25 seconding the proposition that he be recom are suffering from want of proper food. Food of liancy. On showing the strange relic to a

virtuoso, he was agreeably surprised to learn that mended to the Government to represent this

per month, or, altogether $873,75. He went all kinds is now very scarce, even for those who

away from witness's office in a cool and collected Chamber,

manner. He did not use abusive language, and have means. But the majority are in a starving the brilliant light came from a diamond let into the forehead of the figure. According to the condition. Several days ago a man was leading opinion of the expert, the idol is said to be an

there was nothing peculiar about him. a girl of about 13 years old into one of the article of rare, value, not only on account of the the election of the candidata' who is about to disappointing to the shareholders, it would be brothels to obtain money, so that he might keep

bears, but especially from the his family from starvation for a short time. Some precious stone families are selling young widows at cheap prices fact that it is evidently the work of some to those who are in quest of second wives. It is a heart-rending sight to witness such things. May theirsuffering soon be relieved by charitable people and the Government. The public should be more earnest in the relief work. The Govern- ment ought to enjoin on officials a more rigid discharge of their duties."

Wine delivered judgment in the case Sales v. cularly suffering from it, arrangements are bel the Legislative Council-my remarks refer, quantity; and as we have recently goedeceased was put out about the said landlord all this vast accumulation of fiith were the

Barretto, in which the plaintiff claimed $500 damages for trespass committed by the defendant on the morning of the art inst Mr. Pollock (in siructed by Mr. Rodvk) npceared for the plaintiff His Inrd-hip pointed out that in the cases cited by Mr. Pallock trespass had been, committed in pursuance of some judicial order, whereas in this case the defendant simply broke in to look for some woman. He thought the plaintiff would be amply compensated with $ico and costs, and granted immediate execution accordingly. THE following particulars of tobacco sales received by telegram from London may be of Interest to some of our renders -East Borneo Planting Co., Ld., 62 bales, sold at rgt guilder cents; 30 hales, sold at 65 guilder cents; Darvel Bay Planting Co. 568 bales, sold at 160 guilder cenis; and 14 bales, sold at 35 guilder cents. Latest advice from Sandakan to 6th instant state-East Borneo Planting Co., Ld.-Planting finished; 1,800,000 trees planted, and 410,000 reaped Sangei Kovah Planting Co., Ld.- Planting finished; 1.800,000 trees planted, and 220 ono reaped Lamag Planting Co.. Ld. Planting expected to be finished shortly; 300,000 now planted, and 17,000 reaped. Prospects an the whole very encouraging."

see to it ?

a

Buddhist saint,

The Hon. J. J. Keswick-In rising to propose oppose the gentleman named by Mr. Ryrie I cannot refrain, in the first place, from offering my congratulations to Mr. Whitehead for bis admirable luck in having as a proposer so old a member of the community, as Mr. Ryrie, who has himself represented as as an unofficial member of the Council for so many years. I think I may safely say that it is of the greatest importance to have the experience of such a gentleman in a matter of this 'kind, and with regard to his seconder I feel that Mr. Whitehead must have bad much to rely on him for. That is possibly the very great advantage be bas over an ordinary opponent. But It appears to me that Mr. Ryrie had in his mind to place before you a much longer list of the virtues which he stated that it was banecessary to expatiate on, and that enables me to again offer to Mr. Whitehead my congratulations that he has not been made to feel uncomfortable by the splendid things Mr. Ryrie might bave said-unexpectedly, but not undeservedly. In all these things fair- play is the great thing, and I am sure that in this particular direction nothing that savours of possible inference can be admitted; it is purely matter of good fortune and ill fortune, Mr. Ryrie has told us that Mr. Whitehead has been known here for eight years, and that he is admirably adapted to represent this Chamber in the Council-I don't deny his possible qualifications for the past, but I must say I cannot conceive that the particular calling to which Mr. White head belongs is one that can be supposed to give that wide experience and education In men and affairs which it is pecessary We don't feel a member should have. that the inelastic and narrow horizon which the boards of the ledgers furnish is calculated to give him that knowledge of affairs which in the representation of the Chamber and the mercantile. interest he should have. Besides that, I have an objection not made on personal grounds, but purely with respect to his public qualifica tions. It is that I don't consider any gentleman who is the manager of a bank abroad, by which, as the appointed agent, he may be at any time called upon to leave, is a suitable candidate for

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The Chairman said-Gentlemen, the report and accounts have been in your hands for some fews days, and with your permission we will follow the usual course and take the same as read. The working results now before you are, as stated in the report, not very satisfactory, but of course the carnings of the fleet depend upon the conditions of the const- ing trade, which is always a fluctuating through a period of some depression it may perhaps be not unreasonable to hope for an improvement in the near future. I would say just a few words on the subject of the Reserve, although it may be hardly necessary, as mosi probably you are all aware of the facts to which I would draw particular attention. This fund is, as a matter of fact, hardly of the nature of a proper cash reserve, but represents, amounts put by each year to cover depreciation and pay for heavy permanent repairs such as new boilers, &c., and is liable at any time to be extensively drawn upon for such purposes, and I may add will be drawn upon during the year now current. As is shewn in the balance sheet, part of this fund has already been invested in the purchase of new steamers, and from its nature you must see that it will not go on increas ing to an indefinite extent, for as it grows so will the amounts added decrease, inasmuch as the 8 per cent is calculated upon the values of the Company's steamers, &c. less the amount of Reserve. The permanent wel. fare and stability of the Company must of course be the first concern of the management, It would naturally be a great pleasure to be able to pay a larger dividend, but I think you will admit that the Company's best interests are being cared for, more especially upon the present occasion, when the chief addition to Reserve comes from extraneous sources and not from working profit. I don't think I need add more, but if any shareholder wishes for information I shall be pleased to answer such questions as he may desire to ask!"

Mr. Gomes asked if, considering that the result of the year's working had been somewhat amis to ask the general managers to forego something, In view of the large commission they had drawn in past years? Other. general managers had done it.

The Chairman did not feel able to entertain the suggestion, but at the same time agreed that Mr. Gomes had a perfect right to make it. He did not know that that course had been followed In other companies.

Mr. Gomes also pointed out that as business had been so slack it was inexpedient to despatch the steamers so quickly after each other as had

been done.

The Chairman-That is an expression of opinion in a detail of management. Short of laying a steamer upthey could not do otherwise. Mr. Gomes suggested that one be chartered, The Chairman was quite agreeable if Mr.

Gomes would make an offer,

Mr. Gomes asked if another steamer was to be purchased should the Thaler, was sold ?

The Chairman rejoined that that was a matter for future consideration. He then moved the adoption of the report.

Mr. Dalrymple, in reconding, said that con- sidering the unsatisfactory state of trade during the past year the report was exceedingly good. The dividend of course was not a very brilliant one, but looking at all the circumstances it was all they could expect. The shareholders must be gratified to learn that all the accounts up to June had been collected, which reflected great credit on the management.

The motion having been adopted, Mr. Gillies proposed the re-election of the Hon. J. J. Keswick, Hon. P. Ryrie, and Mr. Sassoon, as members of the Consulting Com- mittes.

M. Davis seconded, and it was ageed to, Mr. da Rosa moved, and Mr. Crawford seconded, the re-appointment of Messrs. J. H. to..

The Chairman, in thanking those present for attending, hoped that Mr. Dalrymple's apprecia- tive remarks were endorsed by them, and announced that the dividend warrants would be ready on Monday.

The mixing-up process wat in full swing when entered. Itamsisted of a lot of semi-nede coolies operating on dough in deep tubs, the excessivel Heat making the sweat stream down their heads shoulders-and bodies on to the---- "stuff" that on, the-morrow, was to be sold inge Halipound. loavesas. good and wholesome brend. The tables used for "rolling out" the doughs were a filthy as anything of the kind could possibly be, and it must have been many months since the scrubbing brush had been in

contact with them...........

With a horrible crawling sensation, all over me I quitted this bakery (save the mark) and after dighting a fresh weed" wended my way!! down several dark byways which were reeking with hith that emitted most bowholesome gases, until Upper Larens Row was reached, where four very similar Bread and hun making canufactories were juspected. Here again the scenes were most reveling; cockroaches, als fleas, filth of every description close by the dough thoughs and oxenes filth, recking filth, wherever you chanced to look with the strong smell of

rest had decomposed slops continually catering one's nostrils, until, almost fainting, I was glad to back out into the street to get a gasp of fresh (7) alf.

Determined to go the "whose hog." I next, at some risk to life and limb, got down into Lower) ;; Lascar Row where other bakeries of a similar type were visited, the condition of which can better be imagined than described.

The Health Once in Singapore, who lately went intonthendestión, gives the following th description of the hogible state of affairs in that chlony, which can well be applied to matire bakeries Here Ho sys

There was just one redeeming feature in these, Bakeries and it was this, that although they made Dr. Cantlle said that on the 16th Int, about the qualities of bread the flour was not of Chinese, 20 rainates to 12 o'clock a m., he was passing but San Francisco manufacture. The best of fourni along Hollywood Road when a constable accosted However, I made up under such conditions, him, saying that two other doctors were at cannot be very first class food for Europeans, Aptar's house. He then went to the deceased's and it struck mear strange, indeed, that bakeries house, where he saw Dr. Burroughes, Hartigano situated should be able to find a good market and Martin. Deceased was still alive, but for their products. This conundrum was unconscious and suffering from a bullet wound explained by the fact that general storekeepers in the right temple, the outer skin of which and provision dealers buy their bread from these was slightly barat. Both upper eyelids were dens, and sell it to "house-boys" and other very much swollen and "tense," with purplish domestics of Europeans; who, in their tura, discoloration. Both eyelids protruded and blood chargemastan!'"full price for it, thus making issued from the nostrile, evidence of blood in the about two cents profit an each loaf consumed by ju mouth, and on the left temple was a large the family. The system in vogue of trusting swelling. Dr. Burroughes was searching for the implicitly to one by to supply the table fr bullet in the right temple, and, "not finding any pernicious bhe, and this visit to these Chinese thing, witness passed a probe up the nose. Then Bakeries, has confirmed me and my readers, too... he sounded the left temple, and found evidence tone, in that opinion. The "boy" will buy of fractured Bone" and the bullet imbedded in the cheapest imarkets, laid, as regards brend,pi in the muscle near the broken bone. He the cheapest is, the Chinese general storekeeper extracted the bullet by making an incision fii from whom he can get a commission on all he

if the left temple. The ballet most have gone buys Wella proat by charging his master sing the brain the bullet must have parted the him his bread always come toght-.. straight from one temple to the other. In traver European bakery prices; whence he disumma ợ tissues of the eye sockets. The deceased's pulse was good, and he was breathing fairly. He heaved an occasional deep sighin As soon as the bullet was extracted witness bound up the wounds and sent him to the Civil Hospital, where he died about half-past four the_asme. "The bakeries of this town are, with ondoro) day. The cause of death, was, hemorrhage two exceptions, in a most deplorable and i from arteries in front of the brain, chusing com insanitary condition. The floors of but few ars pression. The wound was mortal, and under paved some are mud and the majority trodden!!! the circumstances recovery was impossiblement earth, aliggually distreer:The tables are generally-zi W. Schmidt, gün-smith, Beaconsfield Arcade, caked with stale flour on the top, the alder and said that on Tuesday morning deceased came to legs being in a filthy condition; one had a large his shop and asked for a fancy-revoltes. After heap ofreins beneath it. The walls throughout some selection be bought the one produced, with are black, dirty, and stained with the marks of di 50 rounds of ammunition." He did not say why the cockroaches that disport themselves amid he wanted it. When the revolver was being the loaves and found Eight bakeries are dark packed up and banded to him he appeared and badly ventilated having low ceilings and Impatient, and when paying for it asked fit. rifling atmosphere; men working here must, and........ smaller one would do that." At deceased's mentiqanhecemmary:oIn'a few the latrines pre request witness showed him how to load it, and on the same level and open directly into the extract the cartridges. He had suspicions, because bakehouse the falsed temperature of the latter Witness fired a shot to see if the pistol, was all In: another house there was a 4 gallon tubs the manwas very restless and wanted to get away place tending to draw the effluvia inišs augu right, and when walling for it to be cleaned of urine ending in the middle of some tables, deceased sald "I've notime." -- I'must be off." He ppon which dough) was being mixed, "The tables then left, saying good-bye. The restless and, which receive the dough and universally used flurried manner, of deceased aroused, winery's" | al dining tables, and feruently become temen. suspicions. Deceased had never been to his "porary, bedsteads in one place I found two 1/

Pella oller aufering from severe fever sleeping upon shop before, fregan to laga

flemonThe break before being baked in generally 5:1

The members of the Hongkong Cricket Club beld, their annual meeting in the Pavillon, on the 19th inst. The President, Mr. W. M. Deane, occupied the chair. The report and accounte having been adopted, the following elections were made :-W. M. Deane, President, A. Ki Travers, Hon. Secretary; R. Trexilian, ON further inquiry to-day (20th inst.) we find that Hon. Treasurer; A. I. Leach, T. S. Smith, T. E. the extraordinary account we gave yesterday, of Davies, E. M. Blair, Col. Chater, W. H. Wallace, ship's crew being actually without food here, in

Committee. Mr. Sercombe-Smith was appointed by no means exaggerated. The Sara Mercedes assistant hon. sec., at the request of Mr. Travers, left Peru for here thirteen months ago, and after the hon: sec., who found the demand on his time arriving took a cargo for Quinhon. in Tonquin, somewhat too great.-It having been agreed, On the way sheencountered very bad weather, and on the motion of Dr. Lowson, seconded by Mr. put into Saigon in alcaky condition. The crew had Fraser-Smith, that a charge of $1 a year for the to appeal to the authorities there to get the

use of the lockers should be made, Monday next necessaries of life, and on returning here in July

was fired for the opening of the season, the the captain went ashore, sick. The men have as first match to be played on the 3rd and 4th of much as ten months' pay due to them, and in October Mr. Fraser-Smith asked if there was addition to that have for two days been unable any probability of return matches being played to get provisions. The Consul, the Harbour with Shanghai and Singapore?--The Chairman Master, and the Police have alike refused aid, replied that Shanghai had been challenged, but and to the eternal disgrace of a British Colony, nothing was settled about Singapore, the Club eighteen men are in that ship to-day without there inviting Hongkong eleven to visit money, food and, almost, clothes. They are

them at Christmas. Mr. Fraser Smith painted advited to sell the ship, but in the absence of

out that it was necessary to go into practice instructions from the alleged Consul they are at once, if the invitation WAS to be afraid. Will His Excellency the Administrator accepted. The meeting then resolved itself into a special meeting, to consider various amend MR. WODEHOUSE had quite a time of it this mornments in the rules respecting the tennis-courts. ing (zoth inst.) at the Magistracy in connection with Mr. A. S. Garfitt proposed that the number in 'A" class be raised from 16 to 21. Mr. F. three "deads"-one a European the others Maitland seconded, Mr. Fraser-Smith moved Chinese. The first inquiry was in connection with the circumstances attending the death of that the "A" and "B" classes be abolished a young drummer named James Carey, who was

their existence was utter rubbish except as found drowned near MacGregor Barracks regarded matches. Mr. G. J. Phillippo seconded, on Wednesday last. The evidence, shewed but on account of an irregularity the amend that the deceased, while drunk on the night of ment was withdrawn in favor of Mr. E. W. one other objection to offer to his election Cox and R. Lyall as auditors, which was agreed would kill a man, Witness sild: Yes, even a i do sweat profusely on to four and dough; com- the 17th instant, went on board three junks lying Mitchell, who proposed that rules one to eight abreast of each other at the bamboo pler near be expunged, which would amount to the same the Barracks. He sat down for a while on the thing. In doing so he pointed out that the outer junk, and when making his way back to classes had privileges which the rest of the 360 the pier be slipped and fell between two of the members had not, which was unfair. Captain vessels into the water, sinking immediately. Scott seconded, but the amendment was lost by The body being recovered by the police a majority of five. Before Mr. Garfitt's motion election. We fortunately have bad a banker to was put Dr. Lowson moved, and Mr. Franer-represent us before, but then he was the repre an hour afterwards. A finding of “ accidentally drowned" was returned. The other two cases,

Smalth seconded, that the classes remain as atsentative of the noble Institution for which wa of a coolie and a little girl, were then present, which was carried by a large majority, all have such a high regard (Applause). I disposed of findings of "accidental death' After some discussion, hearty votes of thanks think I have almost got to the end of what

were accorded to the various sub-committees have to say in opposition to the election of Mr.

At the Magistracy this morning (18th inst.) Mr. and "found drowned" being returned, respec- tively. The coolle, it transpired in evidence, appointed to carry out the arrangements for the Whitehead, but before I propose the candidate Wodehouse held an inquiry into the circum was killed by a large stone falling upon him entertainments of the Singapore visitors, and also whom I shall shortly name, I trust that I may be stances attending the death of A. G. Apcar, who

to the various clubs and societies who had allowed to appeal to the electors present to re-shot himself last Tuesday, while engaged in some excavallons near the Ko Shing theatre; while the little girl accidentally assisted them in the entertainment of the visitors, member that this is not a personal affair, but a on the motion Dr. Atkinson, and the proceed public one, in which they must vote according to fell over the Praya wall and was never seen

what in their conviction will be the interests of again until floating, dead, on the surface of the ings then terminated.

the public at large (Hear, hear). I am aware that water near the Harbour Office on Wednesday

very careful and assiduous canvassing has taken afternoon last,

place, and Mr. Whitehead has had the advantage of being first in the field, but that, will weigh nothing with persons who exerclas their judgment in the matter. Instead of pro- posing to you a candidate such as has been already named I will put forward the name of one who has been in this Colony since 1874, who has been connected with one of the oldest firms here during that period, who has been member of the Chamber of Commerce for Mr. E, Mackintosh, chairman of the Chamber, eight years-from 1875 to 1882--and who has presided, and in opening the proceedings saids twice been Chairman of a Bank now fourth or We have met here to-day to perform a function fifth in the whole world-I mean Mr. Dairymple. which is necessary, owing to a concession which I have much pleasers in proposing that he is a was granted to us some years ago concession fit and proper person to represent this Chamber which, intrinsically, of no very great value, but in the Legislative Council of this Colony, which I think we may lock upon as an anticipation Mr. T. Jackson-I have much pleasure fa or promise that sooner or later we shall have body seconding the nomination of Mr. Dairymple 1 given to what I consider empty privilege... I bave known him for a great number of years must be conceded, I think; that the representation mest intimately, and I can safely say that of the colonists in their own government leaves. If he is elected to represent this Chamber great deal to be desired, particularly in this xoth, in the Council he will do it admirably Century, when the age of progress seems to be He is a man of much energy and ability, and I upon us, and with a Colony which celebrates its don't think you can make a better choice, Jubilee next year, I think we can detect certain The Chairman then invited any other nomina- signs of progress; the institution of the Sanitary tions, and, there being none, Mr. E. L. Woodin Board, and the progressive views displayed by and Mt. N. J. Eda were appointed scrutineers of some of the elected members of that body, so the voting at the termination, of which the indications of improvement, while recent reported Chairman announced that the poll was as utterances of Lord Kautaford, that he was followssum M unwilling to imposeon Crown Colonies legislation to which those Colonies were opposed, is

THE Sanitary Board met on the zoth inst. Some correspondence with the Government in respect to the quarantine regulations was read. Mr. Francis expressed the opinion that the Board had neither men nor means to deal with an outbreak of cholera, and,, Mr. Ede pressing for provision being made in advance, the Secretary was instructed to find out what was needed. A letter from the Colonial Secretary, pointing out that the bye-laws for the prevention of adulteration were insufficient, was read, Several legel opinions were given as to whether putting water in mille was adulteration, and in the end Mr. Francia moved, and it was resolved, that the Government be recommended to adopt the English law on the subject. Several complaints of bad smells &c, having been dealt with, the Sanitary Superintendent's report for August was read. His principal complaint was that much uncleanliness was noticeable around the hawkers' stalls, and as the shop keepers complained of the competition by, peripatetic vendors he asked for instructions how to deal with them. The opinion of the majority of the members was that hawkers were A Accessary nuisance-It was ultimately decided to clean up more frequently the localities which they patrolled, and that complaint be made so the Government that the regulations were not properly enforced. On the motion of Mr. Ede, seconded by Mr. Francis, the Sanitary Super

THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL ·

ELECTION.

A largely attended meeting of the members of the Chamber of Commerce was held in the room, City Hall, this afternoon (18th inst.), for the purpose of electing a member to recommend to the Government to fill the vacancy in the unofficial representation at the Legislative Council, caused by the retirement of Mr. A. P. MacEwen.

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THE APCAR TRAGEDY.

THE INQUEST.

Cheung San, the deceased's "boy," said that on Tuesday morning the deceased came home at 11 o'clock. He went to his room and then sent for witness. As soon as he came in deceased handed him a note and said Take this to No. 44 Lyndhurst: Terrace." Witness went there and delivered it to Mias Eva Saunders; who, when she read it, began to cry and ran around to the auctioneer's house. Witness then went back to his master's house, and observed that Miss Saunders followed him. She asked him where Apcar's room was and wliness opened the bed.. room door to show her. As soon as the door was opened witness saw his master lying on his back on the floor, with blood apparently issuing from his nose. Witness thereupon ran to Mr. A. V. Apcar, deceased's cousin,

Inspector Perry said he was in charge of the, case and knew the deceased. Through Inquiries

loths,, prually, wery, dirty,Land:one A ho had found out that the deceased had been

4b changed them once a year be in pecuniary difficulties for some time past

kwing thêm washed occasionally?*" There was no further evidence in the caïd,..

pared inaking it compulsory for d His Worship" said And' that he die "from"

be properly parod, fitted, lighted, anda hemorrhage of the arteries in front of the Stalhall Ventilized believe that cleanlined would

lesso the sanitary authority would fa causing compression, resulting from a mortal followor gunshot wound, wilfully inflicted upon the have far more control over them resid deceased by himself godmotat des amongesti

CHINËSE BAKERIES IN TH

HONGKONGS

(BY OUR SPECIAL INQUISITOR.) As busy crowds daily and nightly pass along. Queen's Road, our Broadway is one cople tronically style Hongkong' principal thorough Botts fare little do they confecture the Eva Saunders said xbo was a single woman, state of affairs which exists in the living at No. 44 Lyndhurst Terrace Deceased bye-ways and streets to right had been in the habit of visitleg her for about them. Anything like the infamy two years. The last witness brought her the tlon, rascality and lawlessness letter produced in Court, which was in in certain parts of the City Apcar's handwriting. (Witness here burst into recently visited and specially tears). As soon as she got the letter she went incredible to those who with, with the "boy" to deceased's house, and saw, not seen, and with the car"-

Witness those slams youths and young him lying on the floor, apparently dead at once ran out to call a doctor, and on the way cases the offspring of European met Mr.A. V. Apcar, with whom she returned each other for supremacy in vulgarity

sem se perdjieef the most revolting nature cut-purses and to the deceased's room. "^n pro

Mr. A. V Apear, clerk to Mr. A. M. Apear, bár-ring snatchers and other sim said he lived at No. 2 Shelley Street. Deceased ruffians haunt these places and was 24 years of age at the time of his decease, and for raids upon the homes of peaceat was a broker by profesion. He was an Armenian on the mainland, from whom they by birth. On the 16th instant, at a quarter past jewelry, clothing and even chil riam, he saw the first witness running up often held to ransom in Hong Mr. T.H Whiteheady to his office. The boy" said Master makse many instances commit most Mr. H. L. Dalrymple timmytầng to did. Witnesshuttled to the deceased's parents before the eyes of room, where he saw him lying on the floor of sons In the presence

intendent was instructed to report on the certainly a gleam of satisfaction, as pleasant Van 2010 Majority is 9 add with a small revolver near him, He was Here, too?are lo“ be? found!

condition of Chinese bakeries, and Dr. Cantlid gave notice of his intention to move for a report on the condition of acrated water establishments, dairies, and preserved provisions establishments There was no other business of public interest.

as it was unexpected. With this promise I hope

that in the future--and in the very near future

Mr. Whitehead, therefore, had been elected bleeding from the right temple, and appeared swindlen pirates, a slave

we shall have representation of the Colonists in Appiat The eng she unconscious, though alive. Witness next can of the White Liz Pa the Chamber that governs this Colony, The MS tehead-beg to tender, you all my downstairs; and fetched a military-doctor. Tarina and Pak-kop-plu present methods, by which the officials of the very Kenny thanks for the honor you have cone When he retained a deceased was etilib? Beli? runners (the “bosies

Hese

In fine

To sum up, the whole thing, se regarde Incio Bakerīns, if may be wild they'

Josking andi grimy, ceilings, often

stilation, and, light almost absent.....

uncleshness and stinks upendury sis; particularly close to the

gistics of the places ne one instanco was there anys a

light dod absence of airing prox that would supply the elemen Tary cond

demanded in, bread making air réver, la, mat - without; some Hor

in the bakery, finey as a visit An the Hongkong and China Bakery at Wanchal to Mr. Dorables's establishment in Queen's Road East 'will quickly convince the most. Ladeptical, pl, dropped in at the latter place the fother day had found alley bulldinge machinery clean as a new pla, the tablaq as white as hande "öduld, make them)? the employées, cleal' and healthy in: appearance,, andy the, Bour in que "Ferry's' bost. Cockroaches you will find, in nil: Eastern ceries, but; in, this; gatablishment, of Loreman, (8452 years.. this Cólóny, by the way) these lasects.

Löwing to their absence.",

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