THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1899.
out of the Alterations renders himself liable to: Į sent to him, and as he had not gone into them a fine. Sub-section 4 gives power to close pre- thoroughly he suggested that the Bill be refer mises where the alterations have not been pro-red to a select committes consisting of the perly carried out; clause 13 of the. Bill gives | Attorney-General, the Captain Superintendent power to the Magistrate, to order the removal of Police, the Hon. Dr. Dr. Ho Kai, and the of illegal structures; clause 13 deals with what || Hon. J. J. Keswick. shall be considered offences under this Ordin- ance; clause 14 "provides" penalties for the commission of any of these offences; and clause 15 deals with the schedule. I shall have some amendments to propose in tom mittee on this. Bill in certain points which have accurred to me since this Dill, was; read a first time. With these observations I beg to move the second reading of the Bill,
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His Excellengy the Governor discounten. anced this, saying that the Bill was a very important one, and he thought it would be better to thrash it out in public. He, however, said that he was in the hands of the Council, and the honourable gentleman could propose the referring of the Bill to a committee if he wished to do so.
There seemed to be no particular desire on the part of the Council to adopt the Hon. T. H. Whitehead's' suggestion, and the Bill was accordingly pruceedcil with.
Two or three small alterations were, on the suggestion of the Hon. T. H. Whitehead, made to clause 1, the last sub-section of which defines "owner."
The Acting Attorney-General said the definis tion of owner which appeared in the Bill was taken from the Public Health Ordinance of 1887, but he might mention that there was an appeal now pending from the Magistrate to the Supreme Court upon this very definition in the Public Health Ordinance. He thought the de- cision of the Magistrate on the point was cor- rect, but it was desirable they should not have in the till any definition abom which there might be any dispute hereafter, and he accord ingly proposed to move certain alterations.
These alterations were agreed to
On Clause 3, which deals with cubicles, be-
reached,
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There was a meeting here on Saturday last to discuss matters relating to Peltaiho, sanita tion, supply etc., which was well attended, but as usual in these cases the majority of periple went with their minds a complete blank as to what is required and what feasible, and the only result was the appointment of committed to formulate plaus to present to another meeting later on. It is desired and has become necessary to organize some system of sanitary control and unifor mity
or not. Mr. Bowness had been asked for a
secs.
The Junior Sculls tay between Messrs. Zafiro Sydney Butt, A. L. Hall and J. H. Teesdale, Petrarch the second named winning easily in 9 mins, 13 D. Juan d'Austria...
Mongkul ......
secs.
Marriage of Miss Charlotte Myera
At Kowloon,
17
11
Shipping.
Arrivals.
LOYAL, German steamer, 1,237, Lorenzen, 27th-
Oct., Hongay 24th Oct., Coal.--Sander, Wieler & Co.
FOOKSANG, British steamer, 991, R. Y. Ander- son, 27th Oct.,-Canton 26th Oct., General,
Jardine, Matheson & Co. -
ST.
HELENS, British str., 2,580, Luckham, 27th Oct,-Are Bay 15th October, and Lamboa 19th, Kerosine.-Meyer & Co INDEPENDENT, German steamer, 871, A. Halts, 27th Oct.,Moji zoth Oct., Coal.—Sander, Wieler & Co
age of Li Hung Chang, to which Anhui students | $6,300, to which were added costs bringing the ↑ distance' the pair kept well together, Passing | HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK RETUI are admitted free. It is supported out of the amount to $6,889. Mr. J. C. Hatson (Messrs the Ewa Mill, Cumming, who appeared to be Isla de Culo.. interest on certain moneys saved from a former Dowdall, Hanson and McNeill) appeared for taking Cooper's course, went ahead and at the Isla de Luxan military office in the district.
the plaintiffs, but the defendant was not repre- Soey Chee factory, Cooper was hopelessly Simla.. The plague is still holding its own în „Now: | seated by Counsel
beaten. Ding-doing spelt the order to the Liberal ..... chwang, I believe, though a native paper reports
Mr. Hanson said the summons was taken finish, Cumming wining in most hollow style. U.S.S. Oregon........ that it has died out. This is doubtful, but as out in respect of a judgement given in that | -Time, 7 mins. §' 1/5 seca. far as I know no cases have yet appeared here, Court in July last. They had delayed taking In the second heat F. Land (105) met R. Guthrie en inric and we may escape perhaps till the spring. out the summons in the hope that some settle Roosen (10.12), the latter winning in the most Cuigeanta
We are having rather a sick time here now ment of the matter might have been come to. hollow style by many lengths in to mins. 24 May Flint however, after a very healthy summer-a great The only offer made by Mfr. Bowness, however,
Esmeraldat many cases of dysentery being about. Lady was one contained in a letter to the manager MacDonald's sister is still in the hospital very of the bank, in which he said that the last ill, and I heard that one of the children has clause of the affidavit was the only one which also suffered.
he could consider. He offered $750 at once, or $1,000 payable in instalments of $20 monthly m liquidation of the debt. With regard to this he (Mr. Hanson) would mention that the liquidator
and Mr. P. R. Walsham. of the Bank of China and Japan and the Straits, Ld, was authorised to accept a compromise in
A very wide interest was taken in the such cases, but he required an affidavit as to
wedding of Miss Charlotte Cuningham Scott the means of the debtor in order that he might Myers, the youngest daughter of Dr. W. judge whether the offer made was a proper one Wykeham Myers, of Formosa, to Mr. Percy Romilly Walshams, son of Sir John Walsham, statement but he declined to snake one. He Bart, K.C.M.G., which took place at the (Mr. Hanson) submitted that they must know Cathedral on Saturday afternoon, says the what Mr. Bowness' means were, and as he N. C. Daily News of the 23rd. Both the fami would not make a private statenient they ladies concerned are very well known in China, been obliged to bring him to that l'ourt, in
and the ceremony and the subsequent re- order that he might do so publicly.
ception were both largely attended. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a dress of white satin, embroidered down the front in "true invers, knots" in white silk and pearls, with a court train of brocaded satin. She was attended by her sister, Miss Myers, and Miss M. D. Brazier, as bridesmaids. white glace silk, They were attired in trimmed with white chiffon, turquoise velvei and paste buckles, and were toques to match, with white ostrich plumes. The little rainbearers were Miss Vera Milles and Miss Daisy Reid. They wore white embroidered muslin over blue silk, with blue ribbon draped across the front, and white picture hats. Mr. J. Mayers and Comte René d'Anjou (both of the impérial Maritime Customs) were respec tively, best man' and groomsman. The coie. mony was performed by the Right Rev.-C. P. Scott, D.D., Bishop of North China, and the Rev. H. C. Hodges. Later the day a recep tion was held at the residence of the Acting Consul-General, Mr. Pelham Warren. Among the large number present were Sir Nicholas and Lady Hannen, Miss Hannen, Mr. F. S. A Bourne and Mrs. Bourne, Baron von Prittvitz and Gaffron (Secretary of the German thing to answer. My position is next to nothing. grams were received from numerous friends Reading through the affidavit i could see no Legation at Peking), and many others. Tel His Lordship-Do you not think, Mr. Han who were unable to be present. During the "son, as you now have the means by which-the-reception Mr. Pelham Warren proposed the health of the happy couple. At its close Mr. liquidator can judge whether the offer is a proper one, that it would be well to adjourn the and Mrs. Walsham left for Kiukiang, from summons and try and come to some arrange-
which place they go to a Customs bungalow for the honeymoon. Presents were received from meat?
The bridegrooms gave the bride a gold curb far and near, all of a very handsome description.
of conduct at our summer resort, as the negligence of a few may mean discomfort or danger to the many. There is also great need of combination in the matter of all supplies, ice, beof, etc. Diversity of opinion is rapidly suc cumbing in unanimity of teed, and things are in training now for all these matters to be properly undertaken, and a foreigner will he engaged to superintend things, as was done in Kuling. The Chinese do not come forward to meet any demand, and foreigners are therefore compelled to be their own butchers and provisioners. The native conservatism was last year so far over- come as to permit a barber and com cutter o put in an appearance at Peitailio, and I believe milk is procurable in small quantities and qualities there, but beyond this nothing has been done in the way of native enterprise on account of the squeeze made by the local Yamen. Peitaiho is supposed to be officially included in the Port of Chingwan-tao, but our
consuls have not announced the fact and there is nothing as yet to prove it Mr. Detring's ap pointment as Commissioner has not apparently taken effect, as he is still here with his charm
H. E. the Governor said that this Bill had been brought forward on account of the plague epidemic. He had been making close enquiries into this question and had accumulated à cert- nin anual of facts which had beet sent to all the gentlemen of that Council and to a great many people outside in the hope that he might receive some light on the subject in the public press or elsewhere-that someone would take notice of these facts and forti some opinion upon them. He was sorry he had not seen anything. He had gone into it very keenly himself. He found when they came to the question of the sanitary state of the town there were very strong feelings held. Ining family, certain quarters it was said that the height There is a dearth of servants in the port, or of the buildings was at the bottom of the mis rather of any worth having, the constant chief. The question of overcrowling was a stream of casual visitors, syndicate people very important me, and in considering the etc, having quite ruined the market, and the question of cubicles. Of the cases that could and transient residents anive and offer opor- question of overcrowding they must not forget everyone is calling out about it. Globe trotters be traced 60 per cent occurred--in-cubicles, nous.salaries and naturally create a fictitious and he thought that this fact should lead them rate which we have to comply with or go with. to consider whether it might not he well to out. Not long since I saw some kind visitor. direct their attention very seriously to the riding in a ricksha down our main road scat- question of cubicles. He thought they were tering small coin for youngsters to scramble all agreed upon the question of overcrowding. for! That same man would have been placed It was very important that if they could keep under control, for attempting such a perfor this down in any way they should do so, and it mance in Fleet Street; but that is the sort of seemed to him that the simplest way of decreas-lunacy with which we have to contrad. ing overcrowding would be by increasing the size of the cubicles.
FOOTBALL,
A
Mr. Bowness then entered the witness box, and was exammed by Mr. Hanson. "He was employed, he said, by Messrs, Hall and Holtz, at a salary, of $200 a month. He had no additional allowance in respect of house rent or any thing of that sort. He had a banking account with the Chartered Bank which showed A credit balance of between 300 and 400 Taels.. This was a current account; he had no deposit account. He had 30 shares in Huiland Holtz, Limited, which were worth about $1,obe, five shares in Major Bros., Ltd, worth Tis. 175, and two shares in the Central Stores, Ltd. The a were the only shares, and they stood in his name.. He had no others, in his name or any other. Neither bad he, any sum due to him on mortgage, or, as far as he was aware, any pro. perty coming to him on the decease of a person. He had no insurance on his life.
Mr. Hanson--Since these proceedings have been taken have you dealt with any of your property-transferred it away?
Mr. Bowness None alail, Mr. Hansbn-Why could you not have made this statement to the liquidator?
Mr. Bowness-I spoke to the manager twice,
Mr. Hanson-Certainty, my lord. Of course, we have been trying to do this.
His Lordship accordingly said he would ad-bracelet, while the bride's present to her journ the case sine die, and they could have it husband was a set of silver-backed hair brushes, set down again if they so desired. He hoped Sir John and Lady Walsham sent a sapphire the Bank would take everything into considera and diamond bracelet, a gold watch, and a tion and do their best to come to some arrange-
cheque, Dr. and Mrs. Myers gave a piano, and Misi Myers a silver candlestick and frames. ment.--W. C. Daily News.
The Director of Public Works-Sir,; In rising to second the motion of the Hon. The Acting Attorney-Genera! I think I may safely say that few measures have come before this Council which have received more careful thought and consideration than this before us. As in many similar cases the Bill as it now standa is somewhat of a compromise. Some of those connected with its drafting in its present. forin have wished to go much farther in the provisions for admitting light and air to the crowded houses in the City, in providing for larger open spaces and consequent less over- crowding; others have been inclined to make less changes in the existing order of things, which proves the aphorism that there is no relation between hygiene and money getting Lawyers, doctors, engineers, officers of govern ment, from their position of being constantly in touch with the Chinese population, and others with less personal interest in the matter on one side or the other have put their heads togethering and the Bill' as it now stands is the result of ther mutual deliberation. The origin and cause of the terrible pestilence with which I fear, the name of Hongkong will be for ever connected is still a mystery, Many theories are put forward and upheld for a time to be dissipated by statistics. One of the most eminent of modern writers on sanitary subjects states: All sanitarians are agreed that mortality and density of population are directly proportional" and in proof of this he proceeds io give very conclusive figures from the statistics of the Registrar. General of England showing that the death rate increases in direct propor tion to the number of persons to a square mile, The corrected death rate for "Urban England is 22.32 per 1,000 as against 16.95 for Rumi England." In summing up the elaborate proof of the evils of overcrowding, he of all sanitary evils and far and away says finally Overcrowding is the greatest the greatest of all, moral, evils. Over crowding is facilitated by modern methods of sanitation. Unless the crowding of houses be prevented, great schemes of sewerage, and water supply will eventually make the health of a district worse instead of better. Open spaces and public gartens do not compensate for the lack of light and air in the dwelling or of cartilage around it, I have little doubt in my own mind that the ultimate predisposing chuse of plague will be found to be overcrowd- ing and that the unenviable notoriety of our city is due to the fact that we have the densest population of any city in the world, amounting in one district to nearly 1000 persons per acre. The air of the more densely crowded slums of our city is foul and fetid from absence of sun and circulation; men breathe the exhalations
The following news is from a reliable native from densely packed humanity and what that
source says the M. C. Dally News-The in- air becomes on still, warm nights, when the
demnity to be paid by the Chinese Govern- streets become empty, the Praya deserted, and
ment to the French on accountoflosses sustain- the whole population within the walls of the
ed by the Roman Catholic Mission in Szechu- houses with doors and windows shut and
an, through the rebellion of Yi Man-tze, has been fixed at Tls. 550,000, although a demand secured, can be betterimagined than described. Speaking of the necessity of pure air for the
as at first made for Tls. 4,000,000. health of all living beings Dr. Vivian Poore, a
amount.spent by the provincial authorities in vory eminent sanitary authority;, in writing of
crushing "(and compounding with) the rebels the paramount necessity of pure air says:-
was Tis. 800,000 which will have to be paid by "We have been long accustomed to hear that
the unlucky Chungking Thothiship. At least, our chief sanitary necessity in this world is pure
that is what Viceroy K'ueihin has recently water. This would be quite true if we were fish. The Appropriation Bill was considered.
Answering the Hoo, T. H. Whitehead, who
hinted to the present incumbent in rather plain But it is obvious that the purity of the air we
terms, as "the provincial authorities could had mentioned the Police Department, breathe its of far greater importance than the
A gang of thieves boarded the China Navi-
not see their way to debit the amount to purity of the water we drink, seeing that we must
The Captain Superintendent of Police said
the Imperial Government." No less than take a draught of air about twenty times a minute, since the taking over of the New Territory Baion Co.'s steamer Popang, bound up river, at Tatung about to o'clock on the night of the 41 additional European police had been put on,
35 battalions were brought into Chungking while many of us do not take a dranght of raw
13th instant. In all twelve persons embarked, prefecture to crush the rebellion, which, on water from week's end to week's end." Now, including four inspectors and 17 sergeants and three of whom were hand file passangers who paper, should make the army of occupa Sir, this Bill before us is undoubtedly calculatlance-sergeants. There had also been an in-
booked for Kiu-kiang. The remainder notion number something like 17,000 to 18,000 crease of 140 Indian police, 58 Chinese land having their passage money had their clothes, ed to do much to improve the present state of
men. This is what it is intended to imply to affairs, shafts through which some light and air police, 63 Chinese water police, and 12 inter
as is customary, taken in pawn. The men, the Empress Dowager, but actually there were can reach the back of the houses which have preters. There had already been opened stations who showed no signs of combination, took up never more than 8,000 men engaged, owing to no lanes in the rear will be opened, while the at the following places-Kowloon City with a berths in the various parts of the Chinese the fact that some battalions numbered only removal of cubicles and cocklofts will permit subsidary station at Kowloon and Shatin Gap: steerage quarters and settled themselves quiet- 350 men, others 2012, and even as few as 135 of a freer circulation of air. It is expected that Shatin; Taipo: Starling Inlet; Kat O; Futian; However, about three hours later, just
men. The originator of the, rebellion, many landlords will see the great advantage of Un Loony Pingshan : Taihu, with subsidiary before the vessel reached Ngankin, the nine Manitze, is, by profession a common miner in combining to open lanes between their pro- station at Tung Ching; Cheung Chat; and
men who were suddenly discovered to be perties. The concreting draining, and lighting Yeung Shu Wan, the last named being a sub armed with large knives and swords, made a
the coal districts, and that such a man should attain an almost world-wide reputation, will be of private streets and lanes, will commend it sidiary station to Aberdeen. It was also in raid on the Chinese 'passengers' effects. The self to be all. It is much tó be règretted that
tended to open stations at Saikung and Tsun compradore's assistants tried to get them to of the Yu family. As a matter of fact the a feather in the cap of many after generations Wan, making 15 stations next year. the first part of clause & was not the law in
desist, but were in handled, one man being so injured as to recognition, not only because it will be consequence roughly rebellion of Yü Man-tze will obtain permanent force 50 years ago. It is an extremely difficult problem now as to hoiv overcrowding is to be
ship's arrival at Hankow. Finding the pirates history of this dynasty, but because it has given necessitate his removal to hospital on the embodied by the State Historiographer in the abated. The lofty houses of three and four floors already built, cannot be kept empty by
were taking charge, the chief officer, Mr. Maun- lie French a place in the political economy of law, and, whatever sanitary laws may be passed,
drell, was aroused by the compradore and with Szechuan province itself. Though the Vi will still house a dangerously dense population
the assistance of the officer of the watch, the Man-tze rebellion may now be said to be per acre. The city has slowly grown to its
second and third engineers, and native crew officially settled, important consequences have present slate and can go through no sudden
the gang were after a hard struggle overcome metamorphosis, Without enormous expend
and, with the exception of one who jumped yet la be reckoned with. ture on resumption, of finds we can but move
overboard, handcuffed and secured in a spare slowly in undoing the harm that has been done
'coal bunker until the vessel's arrival at her and can only hope that the provisions of this Bill when carried into effect, will cause somIC abatement in the plague 'epidemics, beg to second the motion of the Hon. the Attorney General.
The Bill was read a second time and the Council went into committed to consider it clause by clause:
The Acting Attorney-General said he had some amendments to propose to clause of the Bill. It seemed to him that it was not desirable to except the Hill District. It was thought at one time that it was not necessary to includs The Hill District within the scope of the Bill but-it had since coins, to his knowledge that there were shelters for Chinese coolies at the Peak, and therefore he did not think it would be advisable to except the Peak. With regard to the New Territories, which were also ex- empted, he night, inform the Council that i was in contemplation to introduce a Bill apply. ing to certain portions of the New Territories
that was to say, to the district between Laichi kok and Lycemum, to the south of what was commonly known as the Kowloon range of hills →the provisions of a portion of the Ordinances of the colony. Therefore with regard to the New Territories he had also got an amendment | to move. The Acting Attorney-General signi- fedhisainendiments, one of which was to include, the Peak within the scope of the Bill and the other to alter the wording as to the New Ter ritery
His Excellency thought that the 1ill should. not be taken further in committee that day, but that the members should have time to go thoroughly into the cubicle question.
The Council then resumed.
THE RATING HILL, The Council went into committee on the Rating lill, and two or three small alterations
were made.
The Council adjourned until Tuesday next.
FINANCE COMMITTEE.
A meeting of the Finance Committee was then held.
WATER ACCOUNT.
A recommendation of His Excellency the Governor to vote a sum of $1,000 in rid of the "Water Account" (Meters, etc.) was agreed to.
THE ESTIMATES.
On the item as to the Medical Department being reached.
The Acting Attomed-General observed that he thought it very necessary that there should be an Assistant Medical Oficer of Health in the colony.
The Chairman said the fact of provision for an Assistant Medical Officer not being made in this year's estimates did not imply that officer was not to be appointed. The estimates were prepared before the recommendation was received from the Sanitary Board. If decided to have an Assistant Medical Officer it was 100 late to insert it in this year's estimates. The question was still under consideration, and in any case it would bave to be submitted to the Secretary of State for the Colonies for his approval.
On the items under the head "Public Works Extraordinary "being reached.
The Hon. T. H. Whitehead suggested that they should be postponed for a fortnight, as the unofficial members of the Council "woul like to consider them further..
The Chairman agreed to this and the meet. ing terminated.
MUD-FLAT NORTH,
(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) >> TIENTSIN, October 16th. Greater and greater grows the consternation in the Capital over the continued absence of rain. We have had wind upon wind, dust storin after dust storm, and still not a cloud in the sky The wind has come from every quarter that rain should come from, and brought not a drop in its train. The Iron Tablet, after being dragged around the Capital, has now been carried to Pao-ting-fu in the hope it may work the oracle there, but all to no purpose, and the outlook grows daily more serious. The up. shot will be enhanced prices, famine and disease, as owing to the dishonesty of the | officials there is storage for emergencies.
The point as to the exclusion or otherwise of the Peak from the operation of the Bill was dis- Ninety-six junks of tribute rice are expected cussed, and on the matter being put to the vote bere almost immediately from the south, but as the proposed alteration was lost. The follow, far as the people are concerned this only means Mby voted for the amendment-H E, the Gov- an influx of bad characters, thieving and kid- ernor, HE Major General Gascoigns, the napping. Holy water has been brought here Hon. J. Keswick, the Hon. E R Belilios, from the White Dragon pool in the Chung-ping the Director of Public Works, the Colonial District of Peking, and was received with much Treasurer, and the Harbour Master Against Lowtowing by the officials at the station yester. the amendment them
"Dr. | through a mather keen air,
the
Uk, the Hon. The SIGGS LLON. WIA day but the sun shines as brilliantly as ever.
Ho Kai, the Hon. FH.May, and the Acting Nothing political bas transpired, though 1 Attomey Genemig
hear the Japanese Minister has been made
The Bill Territorie
shout
portic
to except the New tu special ambassader and given plenary read that it powers for some purpose, and among loany Peking officialst the alliance is still cept to such | a. live topic while special instructions have extended | "been issued in the provinces for all Japaneso to be treated with marked courtesy. A school that certain | for the study of the Japanese language has jus:
bten bern started at Pasting under the patron
·ÍL.M.S. “IPHIGENIA" 7. RANGERS' IST XI.
The above teams met on the Recreation Ground, Shanghai, un Saturday afternoon and sune good play was exhibited. Both sides hotly contested the struggle which ended in a draw, each team scoring one goal. The weather was all that could be desired for a dis- play of energy
H
HOLS. DAPHNE" 7. RANGERS AND NI These teams also did some good work, bui the Daphne boys were badly left, their opponents winning by four goals to mil.
NEWS FROM THE NORTH,
(From Shanghai Papers.)
Piracy on the Yangtze,
destination when they were handed over to the
Police and tried at the British Consulate on the 16th and found guilty. Their sentence was, however, deferred. The Chinese both at king and Hankow are delighted over the capture as the gang are well-known miscreants. N. C. Daily News.
Shooting Competition. SHANGHAI POLICE MONTHLY CUP AND CLUB
COMPETITION FOR OCTOBER.
+
The above competitions were shot for on Thursday week in a very dull light and drizzling rain, which was anything but conducive to good shooting.
Deducting handicaps the Cup was won for the first time by inspector Hadley with a total of 57 points. The following are, the scores
500 yds. 600 yds. TI
over 30*****
Insp. Bourke
1. 5. Lynch
Insp. Hadley
P. S. Robinson..
insp. Wilson
P. S. Mackintosh......
»> -Reilly
Insp. Collins...
P. S. Spottiswood
"
Oliver ...
Thornton.
31
24
32
31
30 61*
58*
200
Helyer.
Smith...
21
McDowall...
17
17
34
*Handicapped 5 points.
There were 17 competitors.
The following are the prize-winners in the Club competition:-
Insp. Hudley
Sergt. Robinson....
Insp. Bourke.... Sergi, Reilly Insp. Wilson
Shanghai Supreme Court.
Shanghai, October 19th. -Before Sir Nicholas J. Ianun, Chief Justice, BANK OF CHINA AND JAPAN AND THE STRAITS, LD, S., BOWNESS
This was a judgment summons against Mr. 5. Bowness in respect of a judgment debt of
Settlement of French Claims in--
Szechuan.
Shanghai Rowing Club.
The
On Octber 21st, a number of preliminary events in connection with the Autumn Regatia of the above Club were rowed off on the river. The weather was cold and at times threatening, but the races were conducted successfully and without any mishap. Only a very small num ber of persons gathered to witness the sport, but such as it was, it afforded considerable enjoyment. A start was made shortly after half past two when a Scelch crew rowed the whole course against a similar crew of Ireland's sons for thic Merchants' Plate, (presented by the Merchants of Shanghai.) It was an inter national eight oared contest, the winners hav ing. to antagonise the English crew (who obiained a bye) on Tuesday before securing possession of the prize. The teams were as follows:-
"Scotch Crew, (St., Androvės Flac),
Bow-T. B. B. Shaw
2-A. L. Halil
3-A. Mauchan
4-N. G. Maitland
5-G. E. Stewar...........
G-J. W. Richardson
7-A. F. Algie..
Stroke-W. W. G. Ross......
st. lbs.
10 10
10 13
10 8
13
12 3
21
Cox-J. Stenhouse................. 10 10
Frish Crew. (St. Patricks Flag.) Bow-A. H. Jamieson
3-H. AManning.....
3-P. L. Byrne
NOTANDA.
CALENDAR.
OCTOBER. Meteorological means based on fifteen years' observations to 1898,"
:
Barometer Thermometer Humidity. Rainfall
TO-DAY.
WEATHER REPORT,
Barometer.... Temperature Humidity Rainfall..
TO-DAY.
29.982
.76.3 +21
5-794
On dale at On date al
10 д.іл.
.30.15 78 55
30.05 75
Chinese-23rd of gik moon of 25th year of Friday, 27th October, 1899.
Kwang-st. Sun-Rises
Sets
ANNIVERSARIES.
6kr. gmin shr. 25min.
1728-Captain Cook born. 1854---Daniel Webster died. 1870-Surrender of Metz. 1871--The Tarter Genera, Chang Shan, visited
Hongkong.
HATING, French sir, 905, M. Jenssen, 27th Oct.,-Haiphong and Hoihow 26th Oct, General-A. R. Marty. BAMBERG, German steamer, 2,660, H. Mayer,
27th Oct,Hamburg rith Sept, and Singa pore zoth Oct., General—Siemssen & Co. COPTIC, British steamer, 2,744. J. H. Rinder, 27th Oct., San Francisco and Shanghai 25th Oct., Mails and General.-0 & 0. S. S. Co.
Clearaases at the Harbour Offgs. Fooksang, British str., for Swatow. Sanshui, British steam-launch, for Wuchow. Salvadora, American str., for Amoy. Konguam, British str., for Canton, Loongmoon, German str., for Shanghai, Loyal, German str., for Canton. Yawala Maru, Japanese str., for Manila Miike Maru, Japanese str., for Kobe. Saitong, British str. for Samsui, Wailoong British str., for Swatow, Hur, French sir, for Haiphong. Hoikong, British Port steam-launch, for Macao. Trigonia, British str., for Shanghai. Changsha, British sir, for Yokohama. P. C. Klar, British str., for Bangkok. Diamante, British str., for Manila,
Departures.
Oct. 27, Sandakan, British str., for Sandakan. Oct. 27, Flaitan, British str., for Swatow, Oct. 27, Hongkong, French str., for Haiphong. Oct. 27, wangsi, British str., for Shanghai. Oct. 27, Kinluck, British str., for Shanghaf;::: Oct, 27, St. Jerome, British str., for Shanghai- Oct. 2 Triumph, German str., for Boihow. Oct. 27, Floilino, French str., for Pakhot Oct 27, Talegami Maru, Japanese stry for
Nagasaki.
Oct. 27, Diamante, British str., for Manila. Oct. 27. Changsha, British str., for Japan. * Oct. 27. Dredger, German str., for Port Arthur. Oct. 27, Hermes, Norwegian str., for Chefno. Oct. 27, Fooksang, British str., for Shanghai. Oct. 27, Argyll, British str., for Singapore. Oct. 27, Hakata Maru, Japanese str., for Kobe, Oct. 27, Yawata Marti, Japanese steamer, for
Australian Ports.
Passengers-Arrived. Per Bamberg, from Singapore—814 Chinese,
INTIMATE STRANGERS.
Supposted a man to have lived fifty years without ever having seen the reflection of his own faco,' Now lend hira before a mirror and led him have a look.
He will, of case, reanguine the outlines and general appearance of his body; but his features will be as new and strange to him as those of a person he has never before met. Yet he was worn that mask mil his life; has touched with his hands times beyond counting has by means of it expressed the feelings mul passion of half a century; has heard its pocularis ties remarked upon by othem-ret, lone of his bone and flesh of his feel it is, the glase. presents it to his gaze as a novelty. Fortunately Nature has 30 made us that we are commonly satisfied with par looks otherwise, thinnä might curse the hour be
book which
186-Li Hung-chang charged with trespassing first behield his own countenance.
in the Imperial Park, 1897-Death of 11.R:H. the Duchess of Teck.
TO-MORROW,
Chinese-24th of 9th mean of 25th year of Saturday, 28th October, 1899.
Kwang-sü.
Sun Rises......
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Shr. 24min. Moon--In Apogie ihr, pan.
2hr. 38min High water-Morning.
Afternoon ...... bhr. 4amin. Low water-Jorning ....rohr. 46min. Afternoon ......zohr. 5yin. ANNIVERSARIES.
1520-Magellan Straits discovered. 1822-Terranova executed by the Chinese. 1843-In Canton 1,200 houses and three factories burnt. Terrific earthquake in Central Japan, 7,500 persons killed. 1844-First Publie Meeting held in Hongkong
ance.
to protest against Registration Ördin- 1849--Death of Rear Admiral Sir Francis A.
Collier. C.B., at Hongkong. 1856-Viceroy Yeh put a price of $30 on Epg
listr heads, 1878-An explosion took place on the Japanese steamer Tokushima Marn, by which the vessel was destroyed and all the passengers and crew but three were lost. There were eighty passengers on board. 1898-The Spanish-American Peace Commis
sion agrees on the Cuban question.. SHIPPING AND MAIL NEWS.
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A splendid start was effected but the Scotch men at the outset went straight ahead, rowing avery much stronger and more regular stroke than their opponents. At the mile starting post they had obtained a clear, lead of three lengths and from thence to the finish had maiters' all their own way. The result was a
MAILS DUE.
English (Bengal) to-morrow. Indian (Lightning) 31st inst... Canadian (Empress of India) 9th prox. American (America Maru) 11th prox. Australian (Chingtu) 12th prox.
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Chi a jago of a hich lie on my table this bright inorning is a pletury which were it published without title or description-probably the most of
lick its strutelure to the eye, or as the owner ever qe would not müderstand; yet the original is vitally important to every bunian belag. No fairror, throws ail hands on it. Neverthein its name is daily on our lips, and on its faithful performance of daty largely
depend our efficiency and happiness,
of
Still, people are continually alluding to it in words) walling and complaint. They find no end of fault with it when it goes wrong, and when it goes right elium pay it the compliment of doing good work. The way of the world, you remind me alast
the way of the world."
For example here in one who says that in the early part of 1890'slo ixegan to suffer from a bad stouerch And indigestion: Now the stomach tries to be good and not bad. It makes constant and mighty efforts to
necompilih ita task ansi so furnish the rest of the body with houlth, strength, and beauty; but often fikk dismally, and then its owner characterises it as
"bar" stomach.
Now who, er what is accountable!
wlien
Continuing, our correspondent adds: “1 had no relish of foodatul after cúng I had pain at the chest and sites. Whatever kind of food I took nothing I made use of varions. medicinės la agreed with me. hnjes of relief, but none of them did me any good. At inst a neighbour, Mr. Tyroll, told ine how she nd benefitted having had the same complaint-by Mother Seigel's Syrup, and recommended me to try it. Somewhat encouraged by what she said, I pro curol a bottle of this remedy, and soon found that it retlered no no nothing else had stone. I could eat better, all food agreed with me, and I felt better every way. Since flust fine-now four years ago—I hare.
well, taking an occasional dose of the Byrup kad to neal it. My daughter saltered from the same trouble, and Mother Seigel's Syrup haud the like good effect in her caso. You are su berty to pinke nuy so you like of this statement.". --(Signed) Mr. Elizabeth Naulty, Forestow Arms Inn, D, Scouringburu, Dandre, July 2nd, 1897.
This lady A stronach did not become "bid"
"of slice prepenno and forelbought," the lawyers Kay of certain criminals. The cause lay in the con ditions of her life, her habits of eating, may be with, possibly, inherited, weakness. There aro ki many
that tend thing tha things, and combinations of
to pro
individual iwlanses, The symptoms (or conse quence), however, are more mutuerons, negerous, and deceptive than the uninstructed imagine, të f for this reason that so great a musliitute of alleged "ilypepsia toedie “aus propared.
The P. & O. S. N. Co, steamer Nankin left three or develop dyspepsis, it is hard to trace them in Bombay for this port on the 26th inst. -
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The Canadian Pacific Railway Co.'s R.M.S. Empress of India arrived at. Nagasaki on Friday the 27th inst, at Famy and left again- at 6 p.m. same day, Shanghai, where she is due to arrive at 8 a.m. Sunday.
PASSED THE CANAL Outward 26th
But the bad stomach having been glow to alandon duty and strike work, does not, respond fox ousand all sorts of image, that may be thrownshepas. fully into it. The cute must be exactly adopted to the disease, and if there is a medicine which so per- September Energie, feetly meets this requirement as Mother Beigel's victory for the Thistle by many lengths the Adria, Anapa, Bamberg, Voroneg 3rd Oct.ynip, the world is not you heard of it. The tirad time being 8 mins 23 decs.which was credit--Indravelli, Izion, Vindobona. 6th October and intiained organ receive it for the genuise able considering the wind and (be force of the Japan, Yarra, Undaunted, Idomenens, 10th | stimule and calor timt it and the “bag. * .tide.
October-Ayr.- Konigsberg, 13th October, Nomach is changel back into a good one. That
The second event was of a personal character, Bentontond, Inaba Maru, 17th October. You now guess what that picture on mar two heats in club shells being concluded for the - Tantalus, Arab, Avala, Quéen Cristina, 20th | represente machinu in-your body yon will Ladies Parse, F, W. Cumming (103) rowed October-Patrocius, Sacoira, Telena,
„see, but which he other waye you may study i against Mr. A. E. Comper (12.0), and for-some | Homeward—20th Oct.—Indranie
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