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Hongkong, 4th May, 1841.`
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BY APPOINTMENT,
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MONDAY, JUNE 1, 1891.
DEATH.
On the 25th May, at the Peak Hospital, Hongkong, WILLIAM SMITH BRAZIER, late Commander of the Chinese Customs Revenue steamet Lekin, aged 30 years.
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The Hanghong Telegraph.
Hovmaga Monday, June VOHRAY
TELEGRAMS.
A MYSTERIOUS MESSAGE.
Lowdon. May ZURI. Tie enid that reanansible stateamier RTA, shlicitous to nynid në cause for war, which is new venely becoming less probabis, a
GREAT BRITAIN AND PORTUGAL. The saxeement with Tortuent menvides to
Wallace started the service and quickly wen the first three game; both players playing chiefly from the back of the cou..... Coron won the fourth game and then Wallace won the next three in succession, making the score 6 to 1 for the first
A GUN competition took place at the dockyard, THE returns of the number of visitors to the City Nagunki, n the 2nd ult, tween the crews of Hail Mascum for the week ending May 31st, are: H.M.S. Mercury, Leander, and S... Tue-Europeana 124, Chinese 1,582; total 1,705. Rising Sun says that it was pronouncul very interesting by those who were privile ̧ud to be. STATISTICS prove that a large proportion present, the several events belog closely of soldiers of all arms in the Austro-act. contested, but as the men from the Leander had Hungarian regiments who have received medals' been longer in commission, they carried off mort and decorations for conspic tous bravery on the of the honors,
hat lefield are fews. A further st.iking testimony to the soldier-like qualities of the race is offered by the fact that the only gold mi lal for bravery possessed amongst the sixteen different bussar regiments adorns the breast of a Jew, Herr Wolf Bardach, who has only recently been elevated to the peerage by the Emperor."
We learn that in our report of the proceedings At the weekly meeting of the Mercantile Marine Officers' Association, in Saturday's late, an injustice was done to Messrs. Butterfield & Swire. We have it on undoubted authorlty that for manths past that firm has been engaged in an attempt at improving the very regalations to which reference was made, and extending them to all vessels in thes, waters. Fiat justitia, etc. | IT has been hotter in Slam this year than for many years past, and deaths from sun-stroke Jeam pretty frequent. The Bangkok Times of the 20th alto, says: Captain Möller, of the ship Ta Hongkone was afflicted by sun stroke whilst give Festad high land in South Afrion where on the New Road last Saturday and, being seen 'whites could settle and work, Portugal in return to fall headlong to the ground, after trying in receiving and sultah'e for natives,
vsin to support himself by the railings of the Baptist Chaps was taken to the Bangkok Hospital, where he shortly afterwards expired. MR. W, M. Denne, Captain Superintendent of Police, has resigned the appointment of Acting Colonial Secretary, on account of Ill health, and his Excellency the Officer Administering the Government has been pleased to appoint Mr. W. M. Goodman, Attorney General and Admiralty Advocate, to be Acting Colonial Secretary, and Mr. A. J., Leach, barrister-al- law, to be Acting Attorney General and Acting Admiralty Advocate, without prejudice to his private practice,
END OF THE BELGIAN STRIKES. F
May and The strikes in Ralolam kawa baan benyaht to an end by the Committee of the Chamberat De putles arreeing to the extension of the franchise
FIGHTING, IN AFRICA..
May 20th There has been fighting hétween the British and Portuguese on the Banks of the Pembe, and the Portuguese were defeated
A. S. WATSON & CO., LD. hall have something in shy anent the
(ESTABLISHED A.D. 1841.) HONGKONG.
landed Brands, all of are
A NATIVE DADE Yk that the Canton authorities have sent deputies to select sites for building forts along the coast of the Suiwei district,
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
OUR musical readers will note with much pleasure that the old-established Shanghal firm The Heungskon came across from Macro this of Mautrie, Robinson & Co. have opened a large morning under three hours-a fast trip in these branch establishment at the corner of the Rialto, dava ofenst economy.
next to the Clock Tower. Their stock of instru- We to siv musia, etc. is extensive
high-class, their tuners and foremek are trained London hands, and under the management of Limbed, in our next issue.
Mr. N.. G. Robinson, we venture for once to prophesy sach h measure of success as will cause Moutric, Robinson & Co. to regret not having established themselves here years ago. ANOTHER of the competitions which take place in connection with the Hongkong Rifle Associa tion came off at the Range on Saturday last when the Cup was won by P. C. A. Watson, Mr. C. Ford won the 800 yards apron with score of 31 points, and Col. Sergeant T. Boyd, the goo vards spoon with a score of 18. There were 10 competitors. The two heat scores are appended,
H'ap Grand yil yds, Teul points Total
allowed.
WE invite attention to the fchawl of ex. We are informed by the Agents (Mesaling, Sassoon, Sons & Co.) that the steamer Zipkining, from Calcutta, left Singapore vesterday for this
cellent quality and good value for the money.
The same being specially selected by our London House, and bought direct from the most noted Shippers, are imported in wood and bottled by ourselves, thus enabling us to supply the best growths at moderate prices.
In ordering it is only necessary to state the name and quantity of Wine or Spirit wanted, and fnitial letter for quality desired.
Orders through Local Post or by Telegram receive prompt attention.
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We are informed by the agent of the Messageries' Maritimes that the Company's steamer Cafedo nien, with the next French mail, le Saigon yesterday at 7 n.m. for this part,
A REGULAR meeting of Zétland Lodge, No. 525, 'will be held in Freemasons' Hall, Zetland Street, this evening, at 8.30 for a dielecte precisely, Visiting brethren are cordially invited." WE are informed by the agents (Messrs. Russell &Co that the "Union" Line steamer Exe left Singapore for this port on the oth ulto, and may be expected to arrive on the 6th inat, We regret to learn by telegram from Singapore of the death, at Port Sild, whilst en route to Hongkong. of Mrs. Andrew Johnston, a lady deservedly honored and respected by all who knew her
REAR-ADMIRAL PARRAYON, well-known in the Fary East an Ang-captain to Admiral Courbet during the Franen-China reprisals, has been appointed to the command of the French 0.60 Pacific Squadron,
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1.00 HONGKONG is to be convulsed with another general eléction on the 17th-of this monib, the three years for which Mr. J. D. Humphreys and Mr. J. J. Francis, Q.C.. were elected to the Sanitary Beard, having expired.
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"ON reaching Kagoshima," says a Japanese paper, "the Czarevitch, assembled the clergy of the Greek Church in that district, and made a brief address to them. In the course of bis remarks he impressed upon them that the main principle of the Greek faith is to ferr Ged and reverence the King." It followed, therefore, that while in Japan they had to reverence the Emperor of Japan, and we presume the same would have held good in the kingdom of Sedang if it bad ever got its King, or even in Hongkong if bis Majesty of Siam" were still in exlatence. The Prince nilded that by observing this point, they would not only fal61 the tenet of their creed, but satisfy bis labes
Amed.
AT the Magistracy this morning some thirty Ar the Police Court to-day, before Mr. Wize, wretched specimens of humanity were fined a Chan Sul Pe, the man who jumped from the few cents each for hawking without licences, and window of a slave, barracoon to Third Street, about a dozen more for proclaiming their pro-was able to give evidence against the keeper of the house, who is charged with unlawfully detaining him. He said he arrived in Hong kong on April 4th, and went to a so-called boarding house to stay until he obtained employ ment. After four days the proprietor asked him to emigrate, and actually got him on board a ship, but he was rejected as unsuitable. Then the slave-dealer shat him up and refused to let him out of the prison until he should agree to go abroad. He jumped out of the window, and has since been in the hospital, from which he is not yet discharged. The case was adjourned for a week, bail $500.
The Sanitary Board were to have met this 1.foniternoon, but outside attractions were too strong, and only the President, Fr. Ayres, and Mr. Wong Shing turned up. The rules require four. to form a quorum, so that the meeting stood adjourned for a fortnight.
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We are informed by the Agents (Messrs. Arnhold, Karberg & Ca) that the China Shippers' Mutual 750 S. N. Co.'s steamer Pingssey, from Glasgow, 12.00 London and Liverpool, left Singapore yesterday for this port, and may be expected on or about the 5th inst.
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A MESSAGE of condolence was cabled by the Mayor of Saigon to the Crarewitch, when new of the attempted assassination was beard. A suitable reply was received. The Hongkong *.75 Government, of course, badn't the savoir faire
to do such a thing.
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THE Band of the 1st Argyll and Sutherland High, landers will play the following programme at 2.00 the Officers Mess to-morrow evening, com-
mencing at 8 p.m.:-
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Bursche"...Supp.. Valka
Resini Ballet Musie Wills Teaser.
mon bé cranda ticar
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No wonder the Czarewitch wouldn't stay in Japan. Over 5,oca gentlemen left their cards upon him, says the Yomiuri Shimbun, and over. 10.000 telegrams of condolence were sent to him from different parts of Japan. Some 30 letters were also forwarded to the Prince by special committee at Kioto. It is said that translators had been hard at work, aight and day, on these kind messages, which must bare done much to convince His Imperial Highness that the outrage on his person was an act which has met with no sympathy from the Japanese nation. Eighteen persons are under arrest at the Tokyo Local Court in connection with the anonymous and threatening letter which was sent to the Russian Legation. They are at present undergoing examination. THE mania for eccentric journeyings seems to be spreading. Here are a few samples of its manifestation. A fencing-master in Linge, in France, has announced his intention of proceed.
On changing ends Wallace again went away with the lead, winning three games off the reel, but Coxon suddenly pulled himself together and playing up in grand style, won the next five gamer, Wallace appearing to tire or else to under-calimate his opponent's play With the score at 5 to 3. in Coxon's favor, Wallace made a great effort, playing in his very best form and winning the next four games, thus making the score two sets to love,
In the third set the favorite went all to pieces, and Coxon, playing very steadily and having the best of luck, won the set amidst much applause by 6 to love. On again changing cods Wallace came out in his true form, and playing splendidly won the set by six games to one, and the Championship by three sets to one.
Owing to the comparative softness of the ground very little volleying was done by either player; they very rarely approached the net, and kept well to the back of the court. Wallace played in bla usual correct and effective style and throughout showed superior strength to his opponent; but there can be no doubt that G. S. Coxon is a very dangerous player, and with more practice would probably hold his own against all comers.
MACAO is not extetly up in arms at the latest Very little volleying was done by either news from Airica of a Lusitanian defeat-three player, the softness of the ground preventing a English policemen and a Zulu boy are said to Dear approach to the net and forcing the players have dispersed with great slaughter a regiment to keep to the back of the court. of Lusitanian warriers compored of half a dozen broken down ex-share brokers from Hongkong and a once prosperous vendor of Manila lottery tickets but there is certainly a feeling of intense excilement visible throughout the Holy City. The forts are being repair and strength ened, and the old cannon, honored relics of Nosh's celebrated pilgrimage in the Ark, have been furbished up and put into working order. There is some talk of the fast and powerful dredger William Crater being armed and put in commission, hot we think that wiser counsels will ultimately prevail. Meanwhile the gay and gorgeous an-called religious processions go on the same, whilst
semi-starving community gasps for bread. Our Gracle is marie.
The San Francisco Chronicle says:-A very pretty and quiet wedding was solemnized at North Vallejo on Saturday, 3rd May. The bride was Miss Gracie Plaisted, the bright and clever little prima denga who made such an excellent reputation for herself in California and then greatly added to
Amoy, 13th February, 1891. it la Australia, India and China. She has been,
SIR-We beg to bring to your-notice a case here about three months, and there is quite a
which we think may prove of some interest to little romance in her meeting of Willlara Tobin after an absence of over eight years and the
those connected with the large shipping trade of mutual avowal of an old love. The wedding the Port, and should you agree with us as to the took place at the pluresque bome of the importance of the case as a precedent we would bide's parents, close to the native town of the ask the assistance of your Chamber in bringing the matter to the notice of the Seetary of State, couple. The ceremony was formed by the
or having a question naked in Parliament should, Rev. Dr. Billard in the prerence of a few relatives and friends. Those who were fortunate such a step be necessary in order to elicit a reply. The steamship Esmeralda arived in the -nough to hear of the event were represented in flowers, good wishes and wedding is. Both
oster Harbour of this Fort after nightfall on the bride and groom are highly esta. m. 1 in Vallejo, roth May 1887. She was at once bearded by a and as son as the news was made public there party of Customs searchers who with the assist were many congratulations from all quarters.ance of the master of the vessel discovered 97 balls The parlors of the family residence were taste of opium concealed in the forepeak, with the fully decorated and all went as met.lly as a evident intention of being smuggled. welding should do. At the conclusion of the Commissioner of Customs held that under ceremony bride and g.com left for a short trip, Article 48 of the Treaty between Great Britain and China the Customs authorities had power to prohibit the vessel from further trading.
but will return and receive their felends at the Bernhard House, Vallejo, on the first and third Thursdays of this manth. Mrs. Pinisted-Tobin has no intention of giving up her theatrical career. She is ambitious to attain a still higher position than she already bolds and will con- tinue to be known professionally by the name under which she has made her reputation.
SUPREME COURT.
(Before Sir James Russell, Chlef Justice.) IN BANKRUPTCY.
June 1st.
A BROKER IN BANKRUPIcy.
•· Sorahjee Rustomjee came up to-day for his final examination. Mr. Master conducted the examination for the official assignee, and Mr. Reece appeared for the bankrupt.
The debtor gave a very long account of his dealings in shares since 1888. In some months he lost as much as $12,000, and in other months he gained. Since 1989 he had been insolvent, but had gone on speculating in hopes of getting on his feet again."
The Chief Justice pointed out that the debtor's cheque books contained a large proportion of blank counterfoils. The debtor maintained that the cheques had not been used, but were lost or destroyed. He could not give any account, of them except that they must have been destroyed. He asserted that the cheque books produced, contalatag blank counterfoils, were not the ones which he used, and that he could not therefore have drawn any cheque from those hooks, if he had wished. Every time be drew a cheque be wrote the name and figures on the counterfoil.
Continuing the debtor adruitted that in November 1889 be had lost all his capital, but still made forward contrac's for very large amounts. Involving hundreds of thousands. If the market had gone against him be would have had to borrow. He once borrowed $14,000 from Mr. Ewens on no security. It was the extraordinary rise in Sugars in May, 1889, which upset all his calculations. It was only ta September that his most serious losses became known to him. His last transaction was on July 2, 1889, for 450 Sugam at $305, and sold for Tock and Gibbay. He had bought and sold for Poon Pong as a friend, without mak- Ing any charge for brokerage; Poon Tong lent him $10 woo on his futalture. He played cards with friends, for very small sumr, Sicó or $100, Bankrupt then gave a long account of his expenditure, which his Lordship thought was very imperfect.
The examination was then adjourned for
IN SUMMARY JURISDICTION. (Before Mr. E, J. Ackroyd. Acting Putina Judge)
0.75 TELEGRAMS from Manila state' that it is believed the recent judicial attachment at the Instance of Jurado & Co. of the Hongkong and Shanghat Bank's treasury, will shortly be removed. We 0.75
hope this will prove to be trur, but the ways of our Spanish legal friends-ilke those of the same 1.00 fraternity nearer home-are dark and daylous, and it is difficult to say where they begin and end. The Hon. Treasurer of the Alice Memorial Hospital begs to acknowledge with thanks thered francs to the fand for the benefit of the few The case first came up on Friday, when Mr.
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following donations to the funds of the Hospital:—
Miyakawa Kyojiro, Esq., Acting Consul
mamnundu.$75
for Japan
L Gidant, Esq., pa samma. 10 Messrs. H. A. Eemail & Co.
Messrs. Tarachand Thewardas & Co.... 1 Ar the Magistracy this moming Wong Tuk, atlas Ki Cheong, was charged with bringing Fat A-ngan from Canton for the purpose of exportation to 0.40 Singapore as a prostitute,' 'She wished to come to Hongkong to meet her relatives here, but 40 while on the steamer in prisoner's care he told 0.50 her he was "a sort of policeman," and if she did not do as he told her he would put her in prison. Then he said he would take her to Singapore and sell her. The case was discovered through
for a week on bali of $250.
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Benedictine Curaça Chartreuse
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Maraschino Herring's Cherry Cordial Dr. Siegert's Angostura
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WHILE General Fang Yao at Canton was examining a batch of prisoners charged with various crimes, says the Shen-pao, a pirate of ferocious countenance kneeled forward and sald, Figantic proportions and with a sinister and
"I confess that have committed many, rob. beries. In the case of the Namoa robbery we were twenty in all; only twelve of whom have been caught and executed by you. But in your fury and blind zeal you have put to death over
SUBSCRIBELS TO THE HONGKONG thirty persons supposed to have been connected
TELEGRAFK“ARÉ MOST RESPECITULY
(with the piracy on board the steamer....Nemily wentylanzeet people have been sacrificed, and I hope your Excellency will be careful in future." REMINDED THAT ALL SUBSCRIPTIONS | The General nodded his approval and sentenced
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him to join the shades of bli comrades next day 'with the assistance of the execuționer,
CLAIM FOR OJODS SUPPLIED.
An action for $616.70 was brought by the Hap Tung shop against Thomas Kerr for iron and steel goods and fittings supplied to bim.
ing from that place to Moscow on an elephant's week, | back. An inmate of the Hotel des Invalides in Paris, proposes to make the journey from that city to Moscow likewise, by hops upon his wooden lég. A glazier bets be will go from Marseiller to Paris, to there pay reverence to the ashes of the First Napoleon, and cover the dis- tance walking backwards. If he succeeds tils bint a bundred and fifty takers will each pay francs; if he fails, he will contribute three han. remaining recipients of the St. Helena medal. A Russian captain of gendarmerie in Wladivos
bet that he will perform the tock, has made Journey from there to Paris ou all fours, and Brownie" has betted two long beers that he will proceed to Manila and return to Hongkong alive providing the British fleet be strong enough to protect him.
ALICE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL... Statistics for May, 1891. InPatients remaining in Hospital on 1st In-Patients admitted to Hospital during
May 2
64
Hastings appeared for the debtor and asked for an adjournment, stating that the debtor, who owed money to other persons, and if pressed cased on business as shipwright at Yau-ma-ti, would have to file a petition in bank spicy. This morning nobody appeared for the debtor, and judgment was given for plaintiff with costs. Afr. Dennys represented the creditor,
THE LAWN TENNIS CHAMPION- SHIP.
SIR JOHN WALSHAM AS. THE "ROI FAINEANT.”
The following correspondence has been for warded for publication:-
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We protest against this interpretation of the meaning of the clause, and contend that the term "concerned in smuggling" is not applicable to such cases as the one referred to, for it would, be unjust to hold a vessel so heavily Hlable for the irresponsible act of some individual pas- senger or member of the Chinese crew, especially when there is no question as to the officers of the steamer being implicated and for an act injurious to the ship's interests, inasmuch as it robs the vessel of her freight. The Commis sioner of Customs decided that in place of enforcing the full penalty he would inflict a fine on the vessel and that the case should be referred to the High Authorities at Peking for decision as a precedent. We paid the fine under protest in order to avoid any detention of the ship, and the following is an extract from the Commissioner of Custom's letter, dated 13th May 1887, Addressed to da acknowledging receipt of the money and stating the terms on which the sum was paid.
and that they are therefore entitled to such redress as your Lordship can afford them.
I have, &c.,
(sd.) FRANCIS CASS,
Deputy Chairman, To the Marquis of Sallsbury, K.G., Her Majesty's,
Principal Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, &c., &c, &c., London..
AMOY GENERAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE,
Amoy, 21st March, 1891, advessed to this Chamber by Messrs. Tait & Co. SIR-I beg to hand you a copy of a letter
on the subject of a fine of Hk. Tis 100 imposed by the Customs here on the s. s. Esmeralda in May 188%, and against which fine they have appealed to Her Britannic Majesty's Minister in Peking without avail or having the case taken any notice of whatever.
in the general interest of all connected with- the shipping, trade in China, this Chamber resolved to take the matter up by placing the whole correspondence before the Marquis of Sallsbury. Her Britannic Majesty's Secretary of State for Foreign Affalte, which was done on 28th ultimo, and I enclose you a copy of the letter.
Considering the important bearing the matter bas on shipping interests throughout Chien, and how those interests are threatened by the pathetic ladifference displayed by Her Britanala Majesty's Minister la Peking in dealing with it, this Chamber feels justified in hegging your co-operation and trusts that you will likewise address the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs in support of our action.
I am, &c,
(Sd.) FRANCIS CASS,
Deputy Chairman. The Chairman, General Chamber of Commerce,
Hongkong, HONGKONG GENERAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE,
Hongkong, 13th April SIR,-I am directed to acknowledge receipt of your esteemed communication of the 13th March, baving reference to the action of the Chinese Customs in imposing a fine on the steamship Esmeralda for an alleged breach of Customs regulations, and to the position assumed by Her Britannic Majesty's Minister at Peking towards British interests in China, over which he is supposed to watch.
The above letter was laid before the Committee of this Chamber at their last meeting and,- accepting your views of the position, both as regards the construction to be put on the 48th Clause of the Treaty, and the strange display of spatby on the part of the British Minister-they have decided to follow your suggestion and address the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs on the subject.
I am, &c..
(Sd) F. HENDERSON, Francis Cass, Esq., Deputy Chairman, Amoy
General Chamber of Commerce.. HONGKONG GENERAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE,
Hongkong, 23rd April, 1891. MY LORD MARQUIS, The Amoy General Chamber of Commerce has forwarded to this Chamber a copy of their despatch to your lord- ship of the 28th February, having reference to the reading of clause 48 of the Treaty of Tientsin between Her Britannic Majesty the Queen and the Emperor of China as applied in the case of the steamship Esmeralda, and also commenting on the treatment the attempts at redress by the agents of the steamer received at the hands of Her Britannia Majesty's Minister at Peking.
In support of the opinions expressed by the Amoy Chamber of Commerce the Committee of this Chamber beg most respectfully to bring to the notice of your lordship that they entirely agree with the views set forth in the Amoy correspon. dence, and, as both matters referred to directly affect commercial interests in China, trust your lordship will be pleased to give our joint opinions favourable consideration.
"I beg to acknowledge the receipt of your If the Interpretation which the Imperial letter of the rrth instant, enclosing me under China Customs seek to place upon clause 48 of protest a cheque for $153, equivaleat to, say, the Treaty is admitted, it throws, in the opinion A. Ti 100 la respect of the case arising out of this Chamber, much heavier responsibilities of the seizure of opium on board the steamship upon the captains and owners of vessels on board which cases of smuggling have occurred Esmeralda on the night of the 10th instast,"
"The Customs Authorities, having decided to foften by persons entirely unconnected with the bold the ship liable under the 48th Article of the vessel) than was contemplated when the Treaty, British Treaty for being concerned in smuggling, was framed. According to their reading the have agreed in lieu of enforcing the fall penalty vessel is liable to be vy fining and to the still provided-prohibition from trading further-to more serious penalty of being interdicted from i accept a deposit of the above sum, which will be trading for a breach of Customs laws with which treated as a fine and retained, or returned, accard-neither the Captain nor the crew may have in ing as the High Authorities in Peking, to whom any way been connected, and which the utmost the case will be referre, shall decide that the vigilance on their part might have failed to 48th Article of the Treaty is, or is not, applicable disclose. So ingeniously expert are the Chinese to the present case,” -
in the evasion of duties that they even constantly baffle the professional searchers attached to the Customs, particularly with a commodity so exally handled as opium. In the particular case of smuggling which bas given rise to this corre pondence it should be specially noted the seizure was made through the assistance of the master of the steamer,
We placed our case before Sir John Walsham, Bart., H.B.M's, Minister at Peking, on 16th May 1887, and although nearly four years have elapsed, we are unable to obtain even an acknowledgment of our petition. On the 17th February 1888, the Commissioner of Customs appropriated the money lodged with him to bis Amoy Customs fines and confiscations account,
The position of indifference 'assumed by Her and in spite of our repeated applications through Britannic Majesty's Minister in Peking towards H.B.M's, Consul at this port, for some informs those over whose interes's he is supposed to tion as to whether any decision has been arrived watch, is a point which this Chamber considera. at by the High Author'ties at Peking, we cannot ought ant to be passed over in silence. The extract any reply frons H.B.M's. Minister, and apparent want of any interest in the complaints we submit that as the question of the vessel's of British subjects displayed by Her Britannic - liability was referred to him for decision he Majesty's Minister in this case seems facxplica wasacífng judicially, and consequently it is most | blo, and it persisted in may lead to most serious unreasonable that he should neglect even to consequences to British interests in China. inform us of his decision.
The action, or Inaction, of H.B.Ms Minister Bas practically confirmed the view held by the Customs Authorities and we now submit for the opinion of your Chamber, the question, whether the course pursued of H.B.M.'s Minister in this Instance has not established a precedent, of
pere unfairly the responssbliities of Ship
§
In conclusion this Chamber ventures to express a hope that your lordship will not allow this matter, which closely affects not only those engaged là trade but all other British residents
China, to pass unnoticed,
in
I have the honour to be, my lord,
Your lordship's most obedient servant, +
(Sd.) E. MAKCINTOSH,
Chairman.
and whether some reply should not be demanded us to how far the 48th atticis To the Marquis of Salisbury, "K.G., etc. applicable to such cases as the one we have HONGKONG GENERAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, now placed before you.
Hongkong, 24th April, 1891. We are, &c.,
SIR,-I have the honour to wait upon you ($d.) TAIT & Co.
with the accompanying letter, in triplicate,. addressed to Her Majesty's Frincipal Secretary The Chairman, Chamber of Commerce, Amoy.
AMOY GENERAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, of State for Foreign Affairs, having referance to
Amoy, 28th February, 1811.
an alleged case of smuggling on board the Chamber of Commerce held on 14th instant it Excellency the Governor will be good enough to MY LORD,At a special meeting of the Amoy ste mer Esmeralda, and to request that his was unanimously resolved to send to your forward the same by the outgoing malli:
I have, &c. Lordship theannexed correspondence in reference
(Sd.) F. HENDERSON.. to a fins imposed on the British steamer Emaralda by the Imperial Matitime Customs Hon, W. M. Deane, MA, C.M.G., Acting of China.
Colonial Secretary,
After careful discussion thle step has been taken
on the following grounds, vis-Firstly ➡because this Chamber considers that the The final tussle for the honours of our local Lawn Tennis Championship, between Mr. W. H. rendering of clause 48 of the Treaty of Tientsin Wallace and Mr. G. S. Coxon, took place at the adopted by the Chinese Customs in this matter Cricket Ground on Saturday aftent on in the is both agafast its letter and spirit, and that this Total number treated as In-Patients..... 147 presence of a large number of interested case it allowed to pass unchallenged form,
spectators. Notwithstanding rep.rt that be precedent that menaces the entire British shipping was a bit "off colours Wallace, was generally trade in Calans Serendly. This Chambes e fancied, and offers of a shade of odds against auxions to
bring to
your the redoubtable spor Ing Benedict failed to find takers. The ground was lu fair order, afbelt a tride silppery in places from the previous night's rain, but with no advantage one way or the other, and as the afternoon was cloudy, with nothing troublesome from old Sol, the com- petitors entered the ørene on #rictly equal- term. "May the beter man win, was the wish expressed on all sides, as the gladiators prepared for the fray, and that the better man did win-for Coxon played a fast and rattling game throughout there cannot be the slightest doubt.
Of these there were : Discharged cured..................................................... 41 4. Discharged relieved..................
Discharged on other grounds................ Died in Hospital ........................ In-Patients remaining in Hospital on sat
June...........
77
70
Out-Patients, new CAECI ..........................813 Out-Patients, return visits amerımı56ā Total number of Out-Pailants visits.1375
Operations........... B VaccinationsMEYYİ~~ Dental cases.................... 5 Casualty cases inimese 3
· JOHN C. TROKBOX, MA, M.D.,
Superintendent
Play commenced at 4.15, a few drops of rala falling as Coxon won the toss and elected to l'start at the City Hall undi
p.
THE BOMBARDMENT OF MANILA, :- (The Rime of the Modirne Marinire), Shall I tell you all that happened when we went
to war with Spain,
When we got the Bank's three hundred thousand And Manila was bombarded to wipe out the
dollars back agala,
-No Spare us,
Awful stain
..
fact that repeated appeals to H. B. M's Minister in China in a matter of vital importance to British shipping Interest fall to elicit any response I will first recite the cause of all the trouble, and whatever from him, and this very unsatisfactory state of affairs, in their opinion, calls for the How the Bank had lost a lawault, and the cr's attention of Her Majesty's Government.
were so great.
relato p
The Chamber craves your Lordship's careful That they selegraphed to England, to the attention to this matter as it consider any new Secretary of State or strained reading of existing Treaties a danger earn wordtj
--Spare za. to Foreign Trade in the East and it moreover The result of their despairing cry was quick and considers that the correspondence annexed shows,
that a very high-handed set of injustice has The British fleet was sent to teach the Philipizian been perpetrated by the Maritima Customs of
thief Chies on a British Firm of established reputa. And I must insist on telling you of their exploite tion without the slightest hood being paid by the in bilef British Minister to their appeals on the subject | Piggy
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