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SIR JOHN WALSHAM AS THE "ROI FAINEANȚ.”

The following correspondence has been for warded for publication:-

Amoy, 13th February, 1891. Sin-We beg to bring to your notice a case which we think may prove of some interest to those connected with the large shipping trade of the Port, and should you agree with us as to the Importance of the case as a precedent we would nak the assistance of your Chamber in bringing the matter to the notice of the Secretary of State,

or having question

asked in Parliament should such a step be necessary in order to elicit a reply.

· The steamship Esmeralda arrived in the outer Harbour of this Fort after nightfall on the roth May 1887. She was at once boarded by a party of Customs searchers who with the nasist ance of the master of the vessel discoveredgy balls of opium concealed in the forepeak, with the evident Intention of being smuggled. The Commissioner of Customs held that under Article of the Treaty between Great Britain And China the Customs authorltics had power to prohibit the vessel from further trading.

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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 ore referred to, for it would be unjust to hold a vessel so heavily liable for the irresponsible act of some individual pas senger or member of the Chinese crew, especially when there is no question as is 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 be would inflict a fine on the vessel and that the case should be referred to the High Anthorities 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 us acknowledging receipt of the money and stating the terms on which the sum was paid.

"I beg to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 11th instant, enclosing me ander pratest a cheque for $153, equivalent to, say, Hk. T. 100 in respect of the case arising out of the seizure of opium on board the steamship Esmeralda on the sight of the roth instant."

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 1891.

address the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and kept well to the back of the court. Wallace In support of our action.

played in his usual correct and effective style 'I am, &c.,

and throngbout showed superior wrength, to his (SA.) FRANCIS CASS, opponent but there can be no doubt that G. S. Deputy Chairman. Coxon is a very dangerous player, and with The Chaluman, General Chamber of Commerce, more practice would probably hold his own

Hongkong.

against all comers,

HONGKONG GENERAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE,

Hongkong, 13th April.

SIR, I am dliected to acknowledge receipt of your esteemed communication of the 13th March, having 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 posterona Peking towards Britannic Majesty's Minister at 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 constraction to be put on the 48tb Clause of the Treaty, and the strange display of apathy on the part of the British Minister-ther have decided to follow your suggestion and address the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs Pon the subject

1 *am, &c.

•

(Sd) F. HINDERSON,

what manner

THE MOUNT AUSTIN HOTEL. On the aftemeɔn of the 1st instant a fairly питетом section of Hongkong residents went skywards as far as Mount Austin, for the purpose of seeing for themselves of thing had resulted from the scheme that, has been hatching for over two yea18-the scheme to supply the colony with a sanatorium and family bestely, whither quiet and respectable members of the commonly could flee for rest from the tails and dissipations of the city, safety from its perils to health, and Immunity from its mountainous tariffs. The inaugural dinner was quiet and thoroughly satisfactory, for it is the motto of Mr. Robert Isherwood, the manager, to so cater as to give a not bewildering choice of the best viands of the season, served in the best style.

Most of the daily were subsequently conducted by the courteous manager over the establish ment, It was

well worth the trouble to

Francis Cas, Esq. Deputy Chairman, Amoy Inspect the various departments and note

General Chamber of Commerce!

the admirable, arrangements. The object that the architects, furnishers, and decorators have kept constantly before them has been 10 easure HONGKONG GENERAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE,

Hongkong, 23id April, 1891. MY LORD MARQUIS, The Amoy General comfort, and there can be no doubt a

to their success. The foundations are solld Chamber of Commerce has forwarded to th Chamber a copy of their despatch to your lord-rock, so that the risk of fever is practically ship of the 28th February, having reference to the non-existent; it is so situated that breeses from reading of clause 48 of the Treaty of Tientsin any quarter freshen and coot the interior at all between Her Britanic Majesty the Queen and times, the view is magnificent, and the Tramway the Emperor of China as applied in the case of terminus quite conveniently near. The entrance the steamship Esmeralda, and also commenting is bold and imposing, and the hall spacious. To on the treatment the attempts at redress by the the right is a commodious bar and smoke-room, agents of the steamer received at the hands of beyond which is the billiard-room, containing two fine tables. To the left of the hall are the dining Her Britannic Majesty's Minister at Peking.

In support of the opinions expressed by the salons. The first is a charming parlor designed Amoy Chamber of Commerce the Committer of for private patties of not more than fifty; it is this Chamber beg most respectially to bring to the elegantly furnished in teak, artistically adorned. notice of your lordship that they entirely agree and the table service is most attractive. The with the views set forth in the Amoy correspon-public dining room is probably the largest, and dence, and, as both matters referred to directly certainly the finest, in the Far East. The style affec: commercial interesis in China, trust your of decoration is simple and yet imposing there lordabip will be pleased to give our joint opinioas is an air of luxury and refinement about it which favourable consideration.

is usually only seen in large mansions or à lending London club. There need be no com- plaints as to the service--"boys" innumerable are in attendance, and, rate merit, they are civil."

If the interpretation which the Imperial China Customs seek to place upon clause 48 of "The Customs Authorities, having decided to

the Treaty is admitted, it throws, in the opinion hold the ship liable under the 48th Article of the

of this Chamber, much beavier responsibilities British Treaty for being concerned in smuggling upon the captains and owners of vessels on have agreed in lieu of enforcing the full penalty board which cases of smuggling have occurred provided prohibition from trading further-to accept a deposit of the above sum, which will be infien by persons entirely unconnected with the treated as a fine and retained, or returned, accord-vesse) bao was contemplated when the Treaty was framed. According to their reading the ing as the High Authorities in Peking, to whom veisel is liable to heavy foing and to the still the case will be referied, shall decide that the

more serious penalty of being interdicted from 48th Article of the Treaty is, or is not, applicable trading for a breach of Customs laws with which to the present case."

neither the Captain nor the crew may have in any way been connected, and which the utmost vigilance on their part might have failed to disclose. So ingeniously expert are the Chinese in the evasion of duties that they even constantly baffle the professional searchers attached to the Customs, particularly with a commodity so easily handied as oplum. In the particular case of smuggling, which has given rise to this corres was made through the assistance of the master

of the steamer.

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It is a golden rule in the East never to go into the kitchen, for the altar of the native cook is usually set up amid surroundings the reverse of attractive, but under the Isherwood regime Is a positive pleasure to wander through the penstralia, to see the spotlessly-clean pantries, the great ranges, with all their modern appliances for steaming, grilling, etc., etc., the hermetically scaled floors and walls which defy the ferocious

blattur orientalis, and so

The solicitude

for the comfort of guests is shown wherever one looks. At what must have been considerable expense verandahs have been erected outside the house to enable the servants to perform their duties without intruding in the rooms and cor tidors; hot water is laid on everywhere, the bed- rooms and sitting rooms are spacious and

scale

!

appearance; the lighting is installed on a liberal and a bill has been obliterated that tennis courts and a promenade might be are already staying there, and when the com paratively low terms are more generally known the demand for the remaining accommodation

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The Skinpao states that over twenty sisters, have been captured at Wahu During the examination some confessed that they helped in setting houses on fire, soma. that they assisted in carrying, and some that they threw, stones." The magistrates did their best both by gentle persuasion and severe torture to discover the leaders of the riot, but failed in all their efforts,

armis, they refused the commonest justice to week obtained legal authority to impound posted all over Ngankin, prohibiting people the Bank's legal representatives, allowing a $900,000 as security for the damages he is from approaching the churches and residences. of foreigners and from forming groups on the half-caste magistrate of the lowest grade to deal claiming for false imprisonment. Armed with with the case as he listed, and altogether this he went to the Bank-which is situated in streets. The officials have determined to sup evinced a strong desire to drive the Directors a narrow lane near the river-side-accompanied press any symptoms of disorder. The people here into closing their branch establishment. by a number of soldiers, and several bullock- curbed by a strong hand are keeping very quiet.

If the Imperieuse went round and saved the carts. As they entered the Hank Mr. Townsend, No further trouble is apprehended. Spaniards the long-contemplated trouble of the manager, slipped out at the back and fetched pulling down the ancient forti on the Pasig, by his lawyer around. When they came they found blowing then into the most, It would only the soldiers behind the counter, busily counting be a well-merited retribution. That sounds like all the dollars in the place-some $300,000 | tall talk, I know, but I will try to justify it. In | altogether. The Bank's lawyer entered a pro- Pi's Government declared war against test against the illegal procedure, and as the 1762, Spain, France, and Naples, which nations had acldiers were getting tired of counting anyhow entered into an alliance against British arms, they compromised matters by declaring, an The West Indies were first captured, and embargo la parawance of that they wanted to then a fleet of sixteen irigates sent to

In escape, The Viceroy of, Maniin, which they very quickly occupied, shut the premises up, but the manager went Negotiations for peace were prolonged through away with the keys of the eater doors, and left the duplicity of the priests, and a bombardment the premises to their fate. Until the Zefire left became necessary, after which an armistice was therefore, the Spanish authorities were in the arranged by the Governments at home, and the predicament of having an open house, littered British withdrew on condition that four million with a quarter of a million dollars, to protect, dollars were paid as indemnity. That trifling For fear of personal risks the keys were passed amount still remains unpaid I'

around amongst the English residents in turn, each man taking them for a while and passing them on in the style of "hunt the slipper." In the meantime the Bank's business, of course, is entirely suspended, pending legal action. 12

Now I ask you, Sir, If it is unreasonable to think of sgain resorting to arms, considering that our title to the country is still good, and considering that our legitimate interests there are in perpetual danger? Why, not only can you not go to Manila without a passport and a lot of utterly, vexatious restrictions unknown to any other civilized country, but you actually can't leave it without one-and if you exhibit Rny anxie.y to get away you have to bribe right and left to get it, even then. If a British subject is in trade there he

at any is apparently llable

moment to kave his properly, arbitrarily seized under the most shallow pretences, because the Philippines have a code of laws of their own which, like the peace of God, passeth all understanding.

So far as I can gather, the Hongkong and Shanghat Bank have tried all way of con cillation-they have suffered official robbery uncomplainingly, conformed to most despotle regulations framed only to bleed them, and I think they have a right now to appeal to the protection of the fag

Yours, etc.

A RESIDENT. Hongkong, 29th May, 1891.- We have our own opinion as to this was armes style of treating what is, after all, only a com- mercial dispute; what that opinión is we state in another column.-Þditor, H. &. Tiltgropk]

THE OVERCROWDING OF STEAM LAUNCHES.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE."Hongkowo TeluguAPK," SIR-It was with something like wonder and astonishment that I read your leader in last night's Telegraph. Had your premises been correct, you would have been gaite Justified in coming to the conclusion you did, but from your own personal knowledge of melam disappointed to find you impule such motives as you have done in this case. I might have given the retort courteous to much you have said, but will content myself with simply stating the facts as they occurred.

7HE BOMBARDMENT OF MANILA,

(The Rime of the Moderne Mariners). Shall I tell you all that happened when we went

to war with Spalo, When we got the Bank's three hundred thousand

dollars back again, And Manilla was bombarded to wipe out the

awlul stain ?

-No | Spare 18.

I will frst recite the cause of all the trouble, and

relate

were so great

How the Bank had lost a lawsuit, and the ex's That they telegraphed to England, to the

Secretary of State

-Spire us.

The result of their despairing cry was quick and

sure relief-

The British fleet was sent to teach the Philiphalan

thicf

And I must insist on telling you of their exploits

.in brief

No, spare u

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their tu module that the leaders have made despatched two more Totals to Wahu carrying an arrow, which means the granting of full powers to put the rioters to death on the spot if found guilty. The prisoners were accordingly taken before this discretionary tribunal, and some of the rioters withdrew their previous confessions. The evidence was so con- flicting that it was almost impossible to arrivo at the truth ; but, several of the prisoners stated that they sawa tian named Wang Yi-yuan first setting fire to a house. A police captain with some soldiers was at once ordered to make the arrest of the sald Wang and the prisoners were! reared to the magistrates for re-examination. About sunset,

Wang appeared, guarded by soldiers. His examination was held on board a Chinese gunboat but nothing as yet has tran spired. Workmen have been hired by the Chinese authorities to repals the ruined walls of the Catho- lie Church, and guards are stationed about the place. The French guabort brought back the Catholic father, who have been accommodated in quarters provided by the officials at the request of the captain. Over a thousand soldiers are under arms stationed all about the place. At anchor are three Chinese men-of-war, one English and one French gunboat. The tramping af soldiers and galloping of horses is heard from night and morning, The Viceroy has sent a third despatch demanding the discovery, capture and Immediate execution of the ring leaders. Rewards are' offered for the leaders of the riot; $100 for Information as the leaders' hiding places, $300 for the rendition and convic- tion of the leaders, while any one concealing them will suffer the penalty of death.

Mr. W. V. Drummond wrote a lengthy accu sation respecting the Secret Societies in the N. C. Daily News of the 28th ult, commenting

1 will then unfold the story how the old upon which the editor says:-Mr. Drummond

Impérieuse

bas no doubt good authority for the serious

Came to sail across the ocean on an all-destroy-statements made in his letter, and slace the time

ing cruise

Aud, how Spain contrived her noble eastern

colonies to lose.

-Spare.us.

...

Shall I state how their old lugger Filipinar (the

old crank

That was bought to save the Carolinas from the

Germana) sank Before the awfal cannonade commanded by the

Bank

-Spare q

Well, in point of fact it didn't, for they'd sold the

Ironclad,

To Slam sometime last Autumn-now they wish

they never had,

For they're ustbing now to save them from the

Bank they've made so mad,

:-」

-Oh! spare us.

of which he speaks, confirmatory evidence of the truth of what he says has reached us and we gave the result of it in our leading article on the 20th.". We have heard, however, another are told there is a great deal of truth. We hope account, which is less' serious, and in which we

for in that case the recent slots are merely intended to extract blackmall, and are not as to faciliste a rebellion against the present Intended to so embarrass the central government

dynasty, We are told that the late Viceroy : Tiếng used to pay a monthly: tribals of Tls. 50,000 Into the treasury of the Ko After his death, and upon Lao Society the appointment of Shen, as Acting Viceroy, two representative members of the society, of the rank of Total and General, respectively walted upon the new appointee

we submit that as the question of the vessels Britannic Majesty's Minister in Peking towards provided. A considerable number of residents severely reprimanded. The facts are as follow. But I'll get you just to listen to the narrative--I members of the Society. After expressioz, bls.

We placed our case before Sir John Walsham, Bart., H.B.Me. Minister at Peking, on 16th May 1887, and although nearly four years bave elapsed, we are unable to obtain even an acknowledgment of our petition. On the syth February 1888, the Commissioner of Customs appropriated the money ledged with him to his Amoy Customs fines and confiscations account, in spite of our repeated applications through H.B.M's. Consul at this part, for some informin: tion as to whether any decision has been anived- at by the High Authorities at Peking, we cannot extract any reply from H.B.M's. Minister, and liability was referred to him for decision he was acting judicially, and consequently it is most

Inform us of his decision.

The action, or inaction, of H.B.M. Minister Customs Authorities and we now submit for the has practically confirmed the view held by the optalan of your Chamber, the question, whether the course pursued of H.B.M. Minister in thla instance has not established a precedent, of Increasing unfairly the responsibilities of Ship Owners and whether some reply should not be demanded us to how far the 48th article is applicable to such cases as the one we have now placed before you..

The position of indifference assumed by Her those over whose interes's he is supposed to watch, is a point, which this Chamber considers

apparent want of any interest in the complaints of British subjects displayed by Her Britannic ble, and it persisted in may lead to most serious Majesty's Minister in this case seems inexplica consequences to British interests in Chien,

must-

How the Union Jack was flying, while the

niggers licked the dust,

bollers busti

unreasonable that he should neglect even to ought not to be passed over in silence. The will without doubt be fierce and frenzied We launch, latending to land at Glɓb's Wharf, when Or were going to, when the poor Zwpérieuse's - appointed. He was's Hunan man and doubtles

We are, &c,

(Sd) TAIT & Co. The Chairman, Chamber of Commerce, Amoy.

AMOY GENERAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE,

Amoy, 28th February, 1811, MY LORD, At a special meeting of the Amoy Chamber of Commerce held on 14th instant it was unanimously resolved to send to your Lordshiptheannexed correspondence inteference to a fine imposed on the British steamer Esmeralda by the Imperial Maritime Customs of China.

After careful discussion this step bas been taken on the following grounds, viz:-Firstly

because this Chamber considera that the rendering of clause 48 of the Treaty of Tientsia adopted by the Chinese Customs in this matter is both against its letter and spirit, and that this case if allowed to pass unchallenged forms a precedent that menaces the entire British shipping trade to China, Secondly-This Chamber In anxious to bring to your Lordship's notice the 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 whatever from him, and this very unsatisfactory state of affairs, in their opinion, calls for the attention of Her Majesty's Government.

In conclusion this Chamber ventures to

express a hope that your lordship will not allow this matter, which closely affects not only those

engaged in trade but all other British residents in China, to pass unnoticed.

I have the honour to be, my lord,

Your lordship's most obedient servao", (Sd.) E. MACKINTOSH,

Chairman.

To the Marquis of Salisbury, K.G., etc. HONGKONG GENERAL CHAMBER OF COMME CE,

Hongkong, 24th April, 1891. SIR-I have the honour to walt upon you with the accompanying letter, In triplica'e, addressed to Her Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, having reference to alleged ance of smuggling on board the steamer Esmeralda, and to request that his Excellency the Governor will be good enough to forward the same by the outgoing misil

I have, &c..

(58.) F. HENDERSON,

Hon. W. M. Deane, M.A, C.M G., Acting

Colonial Secretary

THE LAWN TENNIS CHAMPION- SHIP.

wish Mr. Humphreys' undertaking every success. Messrs. Danby, Leigh, and Orange were the architects, Messrs Lane Crawford and Co. had charge of the furnishing, and Mr. W. S. Marten

invested the whole with artistic merít.

CORRESPONDENCE.

1.

[Wa da not necessarily modossa the opinions expressed by Correspondents in this column,)

·

I

to tell

-Spare is.

Now, endure a little longer, while I next proceed How the other ships prepared to give Manlia

shot and shell,"

I would first, however, most emphatically deny that either of the companies with which I am consected bad anything to do with my action in this matter. I had no fastruction from them, and have the best grounds for believing that had I acted from and motives assigned to me, I should have been and would have come out in evidence, but for the fact that for some inscrutable reason I was not allowed to enter the witness box:

I was coming from Yau-ma-ti in my own

I saw two launches perfectly black with human beings and, as I thought, racing with each other. They were rolling so badly that, with my recol. lection of seeing the Wok-on turn over, thought a similar accident might again occur called the attention of a Jakong, in charge of a water police best, to the dangerous condition of both launches, but he simply looked over bis' shoulder, and pulled away in the opposite direction, I lended at Gibb's Wharf, and asked the European constable whether he He said, "No." I asked him then if he had no Instructions to do so 7 His answer was again, "No," I sald I thought he ought to. He asked me for Instructions, and I said I had no authority to give any. He then asked me to assist him, which I did. The European constable, the Let me lastly tell you how the whole affair

hang, and myself, agreed as to the number on

resultedmayes, each faunch. I then suggested he should ree I must insist on that, just half a column more

or less their licences and so accentsfa whether or not

But the guns were of the sponer" type, and now they're gone to Davy Spare us.

Jones

Shall I tell you what Hongkong did when the

Spanish cruiser cams

"

a continuance of this monthly tribute, in return. for which, they would guarantes order from the.

surprise and demurring fora timan ho oventually, agreed to adopt the policy of his predecessor and continue the tribute. Finally Viceroy Liu was

his OWES appointment to the popular, Idea that he was especially qualified to cope with the disturbing elements of Central: Chius. Ho monthly to the society. He ralused. He wa ikawice was requested to pay Tls. 50,000

forewarced of the certain-result of his 'refusal, and what he was forewarned of has followed, all the riots so far having been at towns within the threa provinces controlled by, him. We' give this for what it is worth ; it is hardly possible to verify it.

SIR-The community of Hongkong is filla counted the passengers by the ferry launches. With her suns prepared for action, and her flago aries at Nanking show the true spirit of Chris

all blood and game?

She had no ammunition, but she got there just

They spared usi

the same

unrighteousness

༢:༥༥

Oh, throw him out, (THROWN),

THE DISTURBANCES IN THE, NORTH

the

The glowing accounts supplied by the mission.

tianity."Onlookersopads a note of praizo in the N. C. Daily News as follows:-About the rath of this month (May) the missionaries organised to prepare for the coming troubles. Two werd appointed to write to the consuls and committee of thres to be on the altat for ins formation concerning any premeditated trouble. Nothing was heard of any trouble except proclamation on the M. E. Hospital, writer was informed on Sunday by a friend who knew that there was real danger. A meeting of the community was at 'once called and it was decided to send our wives" and children to Shanghal and two were appolated to visit the Viceroy, and warn him. Dr. Jellicon and the writer visited Liu Tajên who met us most cordially," shaking hands in foreign, fashion, (This kindness is due to Dr. Jellicon having cured him of sickness a few weeks ago. We told him our errand and asked for help, which was promised. Monday morning. the Chinese thought the foreign population had all run away, but the men are only escorting the Indien to the boat At the bulk, we heard that looting had commenced. We hucried back surrounded by soldiers and nothing injured, O to find the mission premises at the Drum Tower

A RABID RATEPAYER,

· TO THE EDITOR OF THE "Howɑokoma TangnarM."

with admiration of the able and energetic manner in which the Council bas set to work under the Acting Governor, and has introduced ordinances which deserve to rank side by side with Magna Charla in the record of the world's great laws, Now they have done quite enough to make the century remarkable, and more of this would use them up. They might climb down and do something useful-say an Ordinance to prevent they were actually carrying an excess of And then 1 draw a moral for the Bank's ricksba coolles shouting "Sha" more than thirty passengers, with the result that we found one times it one man on one occasion; or a law had seven, and the other eighteen in excess. In similar to the Estates Managers Ordinance of addition, each of them had an amount of luggage the Dutch Indies, giving employers discretionary that would have weighed at least three times Powers over servanta carniog less than $10 the number of passengers they were licensed for, a month, to that the China boy is not boss of

It was only at sight of this luggage that I came the house or again, our Council might stoop to

to tee they had come from the Klangkwan. It' consider whether a scale of sampan fates posted is not true that any one, either coolics or watch: | on Fedler's Wharf would not be of urs to men, bearded either launch before we counted

The Chiakiang correspondent of the W. C. strangers and whether it is any sc spending the passengers, or that children, either on back Daily News, writing on the 27th May, says The fins! tussle for the honours of our local money to maintain a signal station among the or led by band, were counted, and if any one Just a line to let you know that every thing so

clouds, where for nine hours per day the sun is will

mains quiet bere, The Tastal has had pro Lawn Tennis Championsblp, between Mr. W. H. entirely obscured by thick banks of fog. But all to the trouble to investigate for himself? samations posted in and around the Concession | there was a regular stampeda to the steamer and

find that the coolies seeking employment this the Council cannot rectify. It is too busy go off by the empty launch returning and Warning the people to be on their good be passing Ordinances to give other ordinances landing, with the passengers. There was not baviour and to respect the Foreigners, Stace. the same power as if they had come into real on the wharf but the European constable, the troubles, Nanking, and Nganida, force on some day they didn't; and making the tukang, and myself, when the launches armed pickets of Chinese braver patrol the Con it penal to ran away with the forts, or referred to came alongside. I went at once and Swiffis still here, and if her services are requir

cession day and night. H.B.M. gom vessel make faces at them; and preventing abuses reported to Captain Hastings that there had beened, no doubt out, gallant defenders will gives going to the North Gate Bridge place we found connected with the election of public latrines (though nothing is said as to their non-erection); promised to attend to. I think the Telegraph's good account of themselves. Preparations are that the Methodist ladies college had been occupying the Council's time. Would you have uncalled for and incorrect, but in the very worst much cost, te celebrate the great annual festival doors broken, And a pile of firewood End been

of Tu-Tien Kush, which i tatte.

to take place on

the Captain Hastings is acknowledged by Yours, etc..

down, but as it war, only

malahed every one to be one of the most straightforward the 31st inst, no

Another correspondent writes —The festival and scorching one of the "windows" *: Mr. and at the same time obliging officials we have Hongkong, 18th May, 189","

In the Service. It is not true that he was not postponed till next Sunday. Placards making Ferguson's house bad been entered, but very THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI

at the Police Count on the morning on which strong accusations against the Jesuit Missions little damage done. The Rey, D. W. Nichols were posted up last night, but defaced and taken had a rare experience at the West Gate place, these cases were supposed to be tried. If I BANK IN MANILA.

mistake not, he was on the Bench while the down this morning, and during the morning He had only esented his family just outside the placards, calling upon the people to rise in their West Gate, when a servant came to tell him that SIR-I have read with much interest the first case was OD, accounts in the press of the last day or launches were not charged ill a wock after the needs confirmation, and at time of writing all is thousand people outside the gate and several The questions as to why the captains of the thousands at 4 pr. to-day, were said to have a crowd was about to barn, the fine M.E. been posted outside, the Concession, but this | Hospital." He hurled back to""find" "several two respecting the seizure by the Manila alleged offence, and why the Inspector of the Government of nearly a quarter of a million district or the Crown Prosecutor did not taka I quiet and there is not the slightest sige of any hundred inside is vallant Glend Nichol rushed:

everything ready to bura dollars belonging to the Hongkong and Shanghat l

charge

disturbance. A number of military patrols in the building. Our I the case, instead of leaving it to an

charge

of officers are in the Concession which through the crowd asking for the fing-leader, and which

quite a lively

big on finding him he grabbed his guns and dragged The Mercury of

Wallace and Mr. G. S. Coxon, took place at the Cricket Ground on Saturday afternoon last in the presence of a large number of interested spectators. Notwithstanding a report that he was a bit off colour, Wallace was generally fancied, and offers of a shade of odds against the redoubiable sporting Benedict failed to find tekers. The ground was in fair order, albeit a

a

a breach of barbour regulations, which he

The Chamber craves your Lordship's carefulde slippery in places from the previous night's and such great and 'burning 'questions are remarks with regard to him are not only being made by the various Trade Galids, at 1 Looted, beds tarzi to pieces, windows smashed,

attention to this mater as it considera any new

or strained reading of existing Treaties a danger to Foreign Trade in the East and it moreover considers that the conespondence annexed shows that a very high-banded act of injustice has been perpetrated by the Maritime Customs of China on a British Firm of established reputa. tion without the slightest heed being paid by the British Minister to their appeals on the subject and that they are therefore entitled to such redress as your Lordship can afford them,

-I have, &c.,

($d.) FRANCIS CABS,

Deputy Chairman,

rain; but with to advantage one way or the other, and as the afternoon was cloudy, with nothing troublesome from old Sol, the com petitors catered the areas on strictly equal terms. "May the better 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,

Play commenced at 415, a few drops ofzalé falling as Coxen won the toss and elected to start at the City Hall end,

Wallace started the service and quickly won

them do some work?

GOGGLES.

TO THE EDITOR or run "Hongzona Talabras.”

Baked, neatly burning burning building

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To the Marquis of Salisbury, K.G.; Her Majesty's | the first three game, both players playing chiefly Bank. I am not in a position to comment most illiterate policeman, who, if I'mer judge gives the place the 36th 1/3¿carawas him through the rioters, outulda the gate, the

'Principal. Secciary of State for Foreign from the back of the court, Coxon won the fourth authoritatively on the matter, and I do not from the shouting of Mr. Wotto ottened nothing fresh in the way of news brought down crowd following Mr. N. then stood in the door«:/

Affairs, &c., &, &c., London,

ANOY GENERAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE,

Amoy, 21st March, 1891. - SIR-I beg to hand you a copy of a letter adressed to this Chamber by Messrs. Talk & Co. on the subject of a fue of Hk. The 100 imposed

set.

garse and then Wallace won the next three in pretend to understand the mysterious litigation be heard even in the courtyard, was succession, making the score 6 to 1 for the first which this embargo is supposed to be founded

1

upon, but I do know something of the Manila out of ble senses, and why the lukong and

myself

fwere not called, have yet to be answered, Governmetached themachte any that they we had been called, and our evidence had bave over-reached themselves at last. In your fallen through, it would have strengthened the last night issue you seem to regard, their Magistrate' hands in arriving at decision; action as justified by law. I have discussed the which decision, under the circumstances, Bank's position with one or two, of the leading

Op changing and Wallace again went away with the lead, winning three games off the reel, but Coxen suddenly pulled himself together and playing up in grand style, won the next five games, Wallace appeasing to tire or

by any of the river steamers to-day All was and kept the mob at bay with a revolver decet, at Fakers on town for maps in our on tap, wall the fingender were remonts of troubles having taken fried to urge on the mob, once partially polling place at Changing so far except that tendon of ale picere, When our brave particulars of the most we hoedas, et the ringleader, whols said to be a )

be Mahommedan, Pane along with soldiers and Mr. N. seized, the probably been ringleader again and handed him over to the authority that the Viceroy

an

In May 1887, and against which flue they have ‡ With the score at 5 to 3 in Coxon's favor, prtend to know to what autocratic extent the Justice. There are mattere connected with thos6 3. taken off by this time. Wade Tin is what up fast in the spot, hit - MP: N. told them not do it there by the Customs here on the s.'Esmeralda | elso to under-estimate his opponent's play, lawyers in the Philip, ines, and even they don't cannot bui" regard'us'a gross, miscarriage of) was arrested and his TANGA undoubted | official who vald, ho would take his head off on

any notice of whaterer,

Very little vollaying, was done by either player, the softness of the ground preventing a near approach to the net and forcing the players to keep to the back of the court.

powers of the Government there, under the alleged cases which it is not necessary to refer to here laws in force, cannot go. To my mind. sus but which may become a subject of official Bank deserves the strongest possible support

enquiry.

: I am, Sir, of the British Government-the fact that

"Yours faithfully,” have grossly mismanaged things in the past is

„JOHN MÍŤCHELL. | no argument agalast their belog protected, now

Hongkong, 30th May, tôgs, when they have a locus standi in Manile, and il this rumor about the Imperliuss being sent THE BANK TROUBLES IN MANILA, down there is correct, it may perhaps relleve the British Government to know, the step will hars my fullest approval.

appealed to Her Britannic Majesty's Minister to Wallace made a great effort, playing in his very Peking without avail or having the care taken best form and winning the next four games, thus

In the general Interest of all connected with making the score two sets to love, the shipping trade la Chins, this Chamber resolved to take the matter up by placing the whole correspondence before the Marquis of Salisbury. Her Britannic Majesty's Secretary of State for Foreign Adairs, which was done on 28th nitimo, and I enclose you a copy of the letter.

Considering the Important bearing the matter has on shipping interests throughout Chies, and hows those interests are threatened by the apathetic Indifference displayed by Her Britannic 'Majesty's Ministerin Peking in -dealing with it. Owing to the comparatiré solipess of thong enough. They hava in the past arrested, and Spanish version of the trouble:wsik the Hong- j'we' can learn no disturbance of any kind appears, understand some heads of rioters are to come ou mila Chamber feels justified in begging your ground very little volleying was done by either of the Bank there, they have removed hundreds, official Information is obtainable on this side, Bays the Zudge 1-Lengthy a prodamations byİNİ KHÁ „co-operation and trusts that you will flisawise I player; they very rarely approached the net, si thousands of deliam from the Bank vị af, slither, but from what we can gather Jurado last / from the civil and military authorities have book. WALTH

his Yames there, and that nothing short of an but to take him to the yemin and cht it of earthquake is likely to stir him or get him outside, fier??ja They then decided to beat him and be is in such a state of terror:3.We also know | gave him twe hundred blown. "When the writer that several Infidential, amandarins In this and visited the place in the evening the crowd had the neighbowlog provinces of Klangse and mostly dispersed. About dark Mr. Ferguson Ashwel are endes roining to make arrangements, visited the Victrcy to complain of the lanty of In the third set the favo ite wental to pieces,

Shanghai, and some of them are in negotiation carrying off ilusiony property. The Vicmey to have a

o a place of refuge prepared for them in some of the conty, who roasted soldier found and Coxon, playing very steadily and having the best of luck, won the set amidst much

with Foreigners about leasing houses in the took immediate steps to kry, and prevent further applause by 6 to love. On agala changing ends

• The Zafro anived from Manila yesterday morn. Settlements. On the advice of the U.S. Consul frouble in this direction. We had a peaceful Wallace came out in his true form, and playing. The fact in the Manila authorities have been ing, but brought no exchanges later than the 24th General, the American Misionaries at Teenfield night surrounded by our military guard and toa splendidly won the set by six games to one, and canying on their high-handed proceedings quits | May, so that we are unable to say what is the came into:Shanghal last sight, but so far as day, all in quiet, except for some threats,) Wa the Championship by three sets to one,

actually imprisoned, the manager of the branch kong and Shanghai Bank's branch there. No to have taken place around Shanghalipikod