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To-day's Advertisements. ME HEYMANS,.

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VIOLINIST,

DIPLOME OF THE ROYAL CONSERVATOIRE

LIEGE AND BRUSSELS, Begs to Announce that he will give

A CONCERT

in the

ST. ANDREW'S HALL, (CITY HALL), TO-NIGHT

(SATURDAY), the 18th November, 1899, at 9 P.M.

Under the Distinguished Patronage of Their Excellencies

Sir HENRY A.

G.C.M.G., Governor and

Commander-in-Chief,

and

Vice-Admiral Si: EDWARD H. SEYMOUR, K.C.D Commander-in-Chief on the China Station.

Violinists.-

Meisrs. Heymans and C. Schröter.

Vocalists,

Mrs. Vallings & Messrs. Grace & Vap Nietop.

At the Pianoforte

Messrs. E. Daunenberg, G. P. Lammert and A. G. Ward.

At the Organ-Mr. A.-G. Wardl

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SEATS......................

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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1

Entimation.

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LIMITED.

A FAVOURITE

CHAMPAGNE.

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VIN'NATURE VINTAGE 1892

EXTRA SEC.

AND

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This high-class Wine is largely used in the best Lamilon Clubs and

Lolge will be held in the FREESLASONS and Leading Hotels.

HALL, Zetland Street," THIS EVENING, the 18th instant, at 8 for 8.30 pan. When a Short Address will be given by Wor. Bro. H. W. WOLFE, on the Principle Roma in L......... L. Visiting Brethern M.M. are cerdially invited to attend.

Hongkong, 18th November, 1899. [1432a

IN THE MATTER or ORDINANCE No. :-

OF 1893,

AND

IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF THE IMPERIA. 5. C. ACETYLENE GAS COMPANY, LIMITED, OF MAS-- CHESTER. ENGLAND, FOR LETTERS PATENT FOR JUL EXCLUSIVE USE WITHIN THE COLONY OF HONGKONG OF AN INVENTION FOR "IMPROVEMENTS IN APPARATUS FOR GENERATING ACETYLENE OR OTHER GASES GENERATED BY THE ADDITION OF A LIQUID, TO A SOLID."

JOTICE is hereby given that the PETI

NOTICE ECIFICATION and DE CLARATION required by ORDINANCE No. 2 of 1892 have been duly Sled in the Office of the Colonial Secretary of Hongkong and that it is the fatention of the said Company by DENNYS and BOWLEY their Solicitors to apply at the Sitting of the. Eventive Conneit! hereinafter mentioned for LETTERS PATENT for the Exclusive use within the said Culony of Hongkong of the above-named Invention."

And Notice is hereby also given the a Sitting of the Executive Council before whom the matter of the said Petition will come for deci sion will be held in the Council Chamber'as the GOVERNMENT OFFICES, Victoria, Hongkong, on MONDAY, the 4th day of December, 1899,

at 11.A.M.

Dated this 18th day of November, 1899.

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Solicitors for tlie Applicants.

SITUATION WANTED.

YOUNG MAN, East Harlan, seeks Em

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2 doz. pints.

Sole Agents:

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LIMITED,

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„ESTABLISHEDA:D. 48].

DEATH,

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The Hongkong Telegraph

HONGKONG SA BURDAY, NOVI MBER 18, (Syn.

TELEGRAMS. REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

THE WAR

Re-inforcements.

LONDON, November 16th. The reinforcements which have now

Floating of the Satsuma-maru.”

SHIMONOSEKI, November 9th.

4

FOOTBALL COMMENTS.

The Club's Match against the R.E. last Mon

turned up alright but the majority of the Club teams omitted to put in an appearance.

The N.Y.K. steamer, Satruma-maru, which stranded at leagahara, has been floated, pro-day unfortunately fell through. The R.E, leam ceeding immediately on her voyage to Fusan. Continental Opinion on the War,

PARIS, November 8th The diplomatic circles on the continent Europe are directing their keen attention to the South African War. In the event of Great Britain being defeated, it will be understood that the British army is weaker than was ex pected, and this may bring about a change in the relations between the Powers in future.

The French Demand on China. PEKING, November 9th. France contemplates the leasing of a piece of land, not for settlement purposes, in Kwang- chau Bay on the same terms as Russia leases Port Arthur, and has been negotiating with the Chinese Government for that purpose.. But as the replies of the Chinese Government were ambiguous, France has decided to send troops from Tonkin or Saigon to reinforce the troops in occupation at that place. This is believed to be a measure to compel the Chinese Govern inent to accede to the French demand.

WEATHER REPORT.

The Observatory report says:- On the 18th at 11.55 a.m. the barometer has tisen slightly at all stations. The depression seems to be filling up to the S.E. of Formasi, The high pressure area renmins central over Mia China: Gradients moderate to rather steep, with very strong monsoon on the coast and in the N. part of the China Sea. Fresh N. winds; fine.

FORECAST:-

LOGAL AND GENERAL,

THE proprictors of the London Globe, have engaged Earl de la Warr as their war corres- pondent.

MESSRS. JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. inform us that they have just received a telegram from the Head Office of the Indo-China Steam Navigation Company, Lid., London, stating that the shares oftlyat Company are now quoted on the Stock Exchange.

We find, on enquiry, that those players who did not um up stayed away on their own in- opitiative as no notice was sent round that the match had been postponed. In the result a scrotch six a side match was played between the Engineer's and the two or three Club men who put in an appearance. Although rain was falling it was not very heavy and nothing to be compared to some of the weather in which matches are played at home and it would have afforded both teams a capital opportunity of a Hittle practice on wet ground, and, it is rather a pity it was not taken advantage of It is with grent regret that we learn that our information respecting the probability of same of the V. R. C. team joining the Engineer's Club was only too well founded. Tuohy and Henderson have joined the ranks of the latter and will probably appear regularly for them; we are afraid this will be fatal to all chance of the V. R. C. making a creditable show in the competition, if, indeed they make any show at all, for it is rumoured that, in addition to the loss of the above mentioned players, their captain will not, in all probability be seen on the field again this season. These losses must be very disheartening but they need not be overwhelm- ing, a good team is often madein an incredibly short time out of what appears to be the most hopeless materials and if the V. R. C. put their heart and soul in it they will have a good team yet, and everyone will be glad to see it. The match on Wednesday between the Club's 2nd team and H4,M.S. Endymion' aroused a good dent of interest. There is little doght that the success of the experiment of running a and tea and of keeping up the members' interest in it, depended to a great extent on the first match, and the Club reserves came very well out of it. The science displayed was, as might only have been expected, not of a very high order, but we have seldom witnessed a match in which all the players from the centre forward to the goalkeeper tried harder, or fought helter, or displayed more keenness from start to finish. It was quite clear that every man had his heart and soul in it and thai alone is half way to victory. With a little judicious couch- ing, a great deal more steadiness, and little more lead work" the 2nd team will be an walk over" for any team the Colony, not excepting the rst team. The Chief Gauli notice. able was by far too greata tendency to stick to the ball, both forwards and halves were equally guilty in this respect, especially the centre forward and centre half; the sooner the team as a whole get rid of the idea that their value as players increases in proportion to the time they keep the hall to themselves the better. We are afraid, too, we cannot tell them to look to the first team for an example. There are one or two flageant delinquents there The players, generally, also, seemed anxious to play in every place but their proper one and this is a fault which must be remedied ás soon as possible. "Do your job and no more is a most val a football precept and should always he borde in mind. It is a physical impossibility for one man to be everywhere, so it is just as The trials of two members of the Triwell to be sure of always being in your own Society this morning were chiedy interesting place when wanted. from the history that was disclosed of the original formation, and the reason of the for- mation of the society. From the information which was extricted from the ex-Court Inter preter it would seen that the aim of the society is to upset the present Tsing Dynasty, which in 1644 upset the Ming Dynasty; and beco more restore the power of the latter. The legend of the formation of the society seems to be that the early Taing rulers, for some malicious purpose, set fire to a certain monastry which contained eighteen

in the conflagration, but five managed to escape across a bridge which was miraculously con- structed for them from the burning buliding to a place of safety, and upon their escape they proceeded to found a society the members of which were pledged to work with the one aim and purpose of destroying the power of the The society has now conquering Tsings. grown tillits ramifications extend all over China. There were certain insignia produced the use of which the Interpreter explained; a turban of red, which was supposed to be a lucky colour, used to bind the candidates head on his admis. sion to the secrets of the society-also a white band fastener round the waist at the initiation of the member, His Lordship this morning mentioned that this society was no doubt responsible for:

The Band of the Hongkong Regiment with play at the Hongkong Hotel this evening, from 8 p.m. to 9.30 pun, pe

PROGRAMME.

...: Cheer up! Never way dis “..

Beauty's Daughters"

March Valse Selection Bavatte.. Some Polka

Reminis: of Ireland'

....aternieran

Quand in chantes"

...Shop Girl".....

*t God were the Queej.

Butte Lothian. ...all. Chuncal Bacales.

THE TRIAD SOCIETY.

Apart from these general faults we think the and XI are to be congratulated on the match; they played op welk they never slackened, and they did not lose. There is a great deal in that, The sailors played a hearty game, as is their wont, and never belayed for a moment; no only did they play a hearty game but they played a very nice game and nothing could be fairer than their tactics throughout the match. Both sides deserved to win and so a draw is the best thing which could have happened. We could not help thinking, however, that the

would call a novice at the game..

ployment as a CLERK. Very good arrived at Capetowny amount to 18,000, of priests; thirteen of these priests were destroyed left full back of the Club was not what you'

Correspondent. Excellent Testimonials.

Address:-

to Office of This Paper

(14402 Hongkong, 18th November, 1897.

TO LET-ECRNISHED, TOS. 2 and 3, GOGH HILL, The Peak. Large House with Tennis Court. From February next.

N°

Apply to

THE SECRETARY, HONGKONG LAND INVESTMENT ANT AGENCY Co, Lt. Hongkong, 18th November, 1890. DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

TH

FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND TAMSUL

HE Company's Steamship

"HAIMUN,"

Captain Hodgins, will be despatched for the above Ports, on MONDAY, the 20th instant,

at Noon,

For Freight or Passage, apply to

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"ST. JEROME,"

will be despatched for the above part on MONDAY, the 20th instant, ai 2 P.M., and will i

be followed by

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For Freight, apply to

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Agents.

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"GLEN" LINE OF STEAMSHIPS, FOR LONDON, VIA SUEZ CANAL.

HE Steamship

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Captain

"GLENSHIEL,"

will be despatched as above on THURSDAY, the 23rd instant. For Freight or Passage, apply to

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"BEN" LINE OF STEAMERS.

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STEAMSHIP "BENLOMOND,2 FROM LEITH, LONDON & SINGAPORE.

which 8,000 have been sent to Natal. Reported Death of General Joubert. Various reports are current that General Joubert was killed at Ladysmith on the 9th. A native runner states that the naval guns were silent on that day and that a heavy cannonade was heard at Ladysmith from Escourt on the 12th.

News from Bulawayo. News from Bulawayo gth: inst. states that the Boers attacked Khaim who, supported by 100 Britishers, repulsed the attack.

Goneral Sir Charles Warren'a Division,

Four large Cape liners have been char- tered to convey General Warren's division to Capetown.

Boer Raiders on the North West Frontiers.

News from Font Tuli dated 3rd states that great activity prevails among the Boer raidlers on the North West frontier.

¿From Japanese Papers)

Italy and China.

RENEWAL OF NEGOTIATIONS.

PERING, November 8th.

The Chinese Govermasni has issued instruc- tions ordering the coast to be guarded.

A heated discussion has taken place between France and China in regard to the lease of land at Kwang-chau Hay,

Bussin and Korea,

TOKYO, November 9th.

The decision of the Russian Government concerning the insanpho question will be announced upon the arrival at Seoul of M. Pavtoff, the Russian Minister to Seoul, who is now on his way to Korea with instructions from the Russian Government. News has reached Tokyo from Seoul that it is believed that should Russia abandon her demand at Masanpho, she will certainly make another demand on Korca

their arrest.

of the trouble we were having in the how territory, and in his, sun- wing highly complimenter the polize for the skilful way in which they had traced the prisoners connection with the society which finally culminated in AL the close of the first case, the two prisoners who were captured with Pang Tai Shon were brought into court and discharged by proclamation,, Ilis Lordship tendering them a severe caution, which may or may not have much effect.

HONGKONG SHARE MARKET.

HONGKONG, Friday, November 17th. Messrs. Benjamin, Kelly and Pous, in their weekly share report, state-

On Monday the 1st team meet the combined R.A. And a very tight match should take place. The Club will have two entirely néw backs, otherwise the team will be the saine as the one which beat the 28th Coy, last week.

We hope to see the forwards combine more with the halves as it is always irritating to see a man uselessly trying to get through about six hall waiting to opponents when there is help him who would let him have it lack as soon as he has run on past the opponents in front of him.

Another thing which has struck us about the Club'e play is that the two wing men, gol though they are, often delay sending the ball into the middle until the opposing defence has had time to get back into goal, Danby is especially good at this.

It should always be remembered that the longer the ball is kept on the wing the longer your enemies' defence have to get ready to meet it when it is put in the centre. It may almost be laid down as an invariable axion that a wing man should never keep the ball after he has once got into his opponents' 25, and not only this, but an inside forward should never pass to his outside when in the opponents' 23. The goal is then the propar place to make for, the sconer the bitter.

1899

IN MEMORIAM,

DEATH.

At Hongkong, on the 17th November, 1899, Billy, of H.M.S. Centurion, deeply regretted by all who knew him.

There's a comer of the mess deck where our

Billy used to lie,

But it's empty now and all our hearts are,

wrung

As they pass it by the stokers always drop a

silent tear, While on high the A.B.'s frantic grief is flung. For our Billy he has passed to the dim and

drear beyond; No mure he'll buu the officer on watch,

No more wil he be treated to old boots or

broken glass

And he'll never have another nip of "Scotch."

There was nothing in a battleship that aver

cante amiss

navy Twist.

fail to keep us posted right along as to the actual facts and figures.

Yours faithfully,

REPUBLICAN,

Hongkong, November 18th, 1899.

LEGAL INTELLIGENCE.

SUPREME COURT.

CRIMINAL SESSIONS,

(Defort His Hon. W. M. Goodman, Acting Chief Justice),

November 18th,

Upon the opening of the Court the Attorney, General applied for the adjournment of case No. 4 on the list, until Tuesday next at so am, This was the case of Captain Raymond, who is charged with taking the White Cloud to sea in an unseaworthy condition. Mr. Francis Q.C., who appeared for the fendant, stated he had no objection to this nazournment.

His Lordship-It is of course understood that this adjournment is subject to the com- pletion of other cases

Mr. Francis-Yes.

Mr. Francis-made an application for the extension of bail for Capt. Raymond until Tuesday next, which his Lordship granted. The Attorney General further applied for the adjournment of the case in which Tong Wai stands arraigned for murder until next Monday at ten o'clock; which application was also granted. The Attorney General then in formed his Lordship that in cases 3, 6 and 7 on the list the prosecutions would be conducted by Mr. Slade,

TRIAD SOCIETY..

Pong Tai Shou was then charged with being a member of the Triad Society, and the following jury were then duly sworn. Messrs. Ferdinand Albert Carlo Hahn, Oscar Francisco Ribeiro, Charles Adolphe, Henri Westerburger, Phelipp Moeller, Walter King, Horace Edgar Willmer,

The prisoner pleaded not guilty.

To Billy on the rampage in his prine, From a life-buoy to a six-inch shot, or plug of and Thomas Davy Donaldson. Rattan fenders, or a coil of two-inch line. He would gnaw the cabin Anors, bite the

handles off the doors, And he always had a tender tooth for coal; But no more he'll eat a middy's. Ereeks when

hanging up to dry

For Billy's gone and picked up his soul.

Once he ate the forward awning, seemed to

think it but a snack,

The evidence wenttoshow that on the morning of the 3rd of October the house of the prisoner, situate in Kowloon, was raided by the police, who had received information concerning the connection of the prisoner with this society, and on their entering, the prisoner escaped to the roof where he was followed and arrested. In the house documents and paraphernalia were found relating to the society. Two other men were arrested at the same time but no evidence being obtainable against them they were

Then upon the galley funnel went and dined-not being prosecuted

fe could can the admiral's galley if we only

had him back,

That's about the only thing he's left behind. He'd been rather off his grub since we took

him to a pub

Where he ate the landlord's missises best gown, Traps the bright ingenta spots lay heavy on

his chest

For he seemed to have a job to get it down,

--

When we found that he was ailing of tit bits he

had no lack,

The starboard watch all saved for him their

plugs,

The part watch gave him watches and a cock-

tail male of pich,

But his appetite did not seem up to much. Next we called the doctor in, who suggested

chopped up tin With a kettle full of copper nails on toast, Bally

took a drink of rum, bit the muzzle off Gulped the anchor down, then yielded up the

.

it gun,

ghost.

GILAN,

CORRESPONDENCE.....

We do not nec: Marily endorse the opinions exprossed by Cespondents in this column.}

THE U.S. STATE ELECTIONS. To The Euror or HosaKONG TELEGRAPH." DEAR SIR-The paragraph in your last issue. giving some details about the recent State elections, as published originally in the Shang hat Mercury, is very interesting, as far as it goes. It does not go quite far enough, though, for a reliable to enable the general public estimate of the true purport of the elections and their probable effect on the presidential election in Noveinber next, or rather I should say, perhaps, that Consul General Goodnow who seems to have furnished the Mercury with the news) has not gone quite far enough. He has stated that the result of the state elec tions in six out of the forty odd States, indicates "remarkable unanimity of the people in favour of the Administration's policy" and he evid- ently bases his opinion on what turns out, on careful examination of the records of the last state elections, to be false promises, Kentucky not being, as stated, "a strongly democraile

state,"

The prisoner, on being charged at the Police Station confessed that he was a member of the Society but explained that he had been forced to. become a member at his trial to-day, 1 he denied that he had said this, not ing the evidence of bis signed declaration, and stated that the documents and insignia which were found in his possession belonged to two other Chinamen who had escaped.

His Lordship, in summing up, pointed out that the law fald it down distinctly that should any. papers, insignia, or other pamphernalia be longing to a Triad Society be found upon a person or in his costody or possession, it would be taken as evidence that that person" was a member of the society, and the burden of proof would then rest with the accused to. prove that he was not a member. If therefore the jury were satisfied with the prisoner's statement in spite of his previous confessian, they would find him not guilty.

The jury, after a sluit retirement, found the prisoner guilty and His Lordship sentenced him to six months imprisonment with hard labour.

Chu Tsun was then charged with similar offence and pleaded not guilly. The evidence went to shew that the prisoner was arrested in a barber's shop, upon information being supplied that he was a member of the. society, and, upon being searched, was found to have concealed, in an inner pocket next to the skin, two documents which on being translated proved to be exhortations to all brothers of the society, with the assistance of the God of War, who is the patron of the society, to put to death all their enemies and a promise of certain promotions for the faithful when sach had been donc The prisoner, who described himself as a pugilist, a doctor, and one who got his living by saying prayers for others, at first admitted that these documents belonged to him but when he found that they would. be held to incriminate him, deniedthat he had so admitted, but the jury, without retiring, found him guilty and His Lordship sentenced him to six months imprisonment. Thio-Court -the-ad- journed till Monday next at zo am,

TANKOW

Hankow has lately been subjected to the severe strain of visits from some very distin- guished persons. First, there was Hall and Holz's traveller, but perhaps I had better pass him over tightly as his visits are by no means an unalloyed pleasure especially to tho. poor benedicts who have the melancholy satis faction of settling the bills. For the first time in the history of the firm, the travgiler went on to Ichang, and did good business, too, Then

In support of my contention I beg to refer you to the Tribune Abunuac forwarded herewith in which the return of the last state elections are given in considerable detail. From a glance over these figures you will find that in 1895, Bradley, the Republican candidate, was elected Governor, his res totalling 172,436 against the Democrat's 163,524. In 1 that year also the Republican candidates for Admiral Seymour arrived in the Alnerity and Lieut-Governor, Secretary of State, Treasurer. no one in front of them and, even then, when Auditor, Attorney General, Commissioner of after a stay of two days, went on to Ichang in

the wake of the traveller, probably to inquire. cedented journey.

-Hongkong and, Shanghai Banks have ruled i afraid of the pass arid centre like lightning Agriculture, &c., &c, were elected to office by into his motives for inaking such an unpre

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Watch Bassett, or Altersmith or R. Tophant or any other brilliant winger; they send the ball into the centre almost before they've got it; if you see them chasing down the touch fine with it you may be quite sure it is because there is they get near their opponents gual they seem Even to take an example nearer home, forwards of the full team of the last Regiment were rarely seen playing about with the gave us the impression they had come on the field in loaf until, suddenly, a chance came, each man had about two kicks at the ball and it was put into the net before you realized one of the forwards had ever touched it. As for their opponents' defence, getting near it they might as well have chased a sunbeam.

ball. They

COMING EVENTS.

always

The market has continued dull and there are few changes of importance to report. Banks, An Italian warship has arrived at China. It steady, and have been placed to a fair ex'ent is believed that Italy will recommence negotiaat 348, 349 and 350 per cent. premium. The (1345a

London quotation is 461. Nationals have been !tions.

Marine Insurances. - China sold at $30. Traders have been fixed at $59 and Unions at Fire Insurances-Hongkong Fires $142. have been done in small lots at $327. China Fires have improved their position slightly and have been taken off the market at $87. considerable business has been transacted in Shell shares at 520s and the market closes firm

That is where the secret of their success lay with no sellers under £230. Shipping. and that is where the secret of winning the Hongkong, Canton and Macno Steamboats shield lies if any of our local teams can only have been negotiated at $29. Indo Chinas see it. are firm and have changed, hands at 38r and $82: Star Ferries have been sold at Sa: cum the call of Szi. Refineries. Bath China Sugars and Luzons are neglected Mining-Punjons have been done at $9 and $94. Charbonnages have found purchasers at $300. Queen Mines have been deal in at 471 cents. Jelebus have been taken off the market a $14.50 and $1460 and close with sellers at St. Ulvers Bhave been booked at 57. Rubs were sold at $64 during the early

On Wednesday, Nov. 2nd, the Hongkong part of the week and are now obtainable at $64. We are advised that the result of the September Football Club (A) will play the Victoria Recrea October clean up is, 1668 cunces smelted goldtion. The (A) cam will in this and in all future from 2,000 tons sinne crushed. Docks, Wharges matches play in colours. The following will and Godowns.Hongkong and Whampoa play T-1. Wild, goal: C. H. P. Hay and locks the wanted at 525 per cent. premium, Pinckney, backs; T. W. Hornby, S. L. Jenkins Kowloon Wharf shares have been sold at 888

phreys, P. A. Cax, E., E. Deacon and E. J. and 887. Amoy Docks are in demand at $1 and A. Beattie, halves; J. E. Lee, W. M. Hum fands, Hotels and Buildings - Hangkok besed, forwards. Lands have improved their position and have been placed at $111 and S113 Hongkong Another Railway Accident drain fairly large quantitina..

NAGOYA, November 9th,

at $125 and close with sellers at $124. Hum phrey's Estate have been sold at Sio and are still obtainable. Cotton Mills. There is no business to report, Miscellaneous-Electrics |-have-been-plaćad-ar-&iop.

CONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby Goods are being landed at their risk into the tiedowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, Limited whence and/or from the wharges delivery may be obtained,

by way of compensation.

Imperial Chrysanthemum Party.

TOKYO, November 9th. Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress give their manual Chrysanthemum Party to-day No Claims will be admitted after the Goods

in the Akasaka Detached Palace. Their Ma have left the Godowns, and all Goods remain-jesties arrived at the Palace at 2.30 p.m., re Ing undelivered after the 24th instant, will be

turning at about 4 pm. The guests present subject to rent.

numbered about 2,000, including the Princes All Claims against the Steamer must be pre-

of the Imperial Family, Ministers of State, and sented to the Undersigned on or before the joth other hipp oficials and the foreign diplomatic instant, or they will not he recognized.

corps, almost all accompanied by their wives."

·

All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are --to-be-leftia the Godowns, where they will be

examined on the 24th instant, at 3 P.M. No Fire Insurance has been effected, Bill of Lading will be countersigned by

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., -Agentals Hongkong, 18th November, 1899. "[14414

A goods train on the Tokaido line was derail ed at Fukuroi Station last night. In cones quence the arrival here of traius has been delayed by soing three hours

On Monday afternoon on the Happy Valley, the Hongkong Football Club will play the Royal Artillery under Association rules. Kick off at a quarter past four o'clock. The Club team will be H. Kew, goal; C. H. P. Hay and B. C. M. Johnston, backs; H. W. Looker, C. T. Kew and W. H. Howard, halves; E. J. Libeaud, H. E. Green, J. F. Noble, H. C. R. Hancock and J. D. Danby, forwards,

Football Club (Rugby) will play the Garrison." On Thursday, Nov. 23rd, the Hongkong On Saturday, Nov. 234, four o'clock, the Hongkong Football Club will play the Royal Engineers Recreation Club, shield ties have been arranged for every Saturday, after Nov,

thio to ond of the present year,

substantial majorities.

D

It appears clear therefore that in giving a Anyhow, as the Admiral could not deny strong support to the Republican "ticket" in fact that he returned in the same steamer with the recent elections the good people of Kentucky the traveller, and as he did not give any other have merely stood by the man they assisted to

explanation, the evidence. according to place in the White House. True it is that Dreyfus precedent, is quite strong enough, Kentucky used to be a Democratic stronghold, but it is evident from the official records that to prove the case. The Admiral paid the usual-

ceremonial visit to HE the Viceroy Chang for years past the Republicans have been suc Chi-tung. I am unable, unfortunately, to give cessful in cutting down the Democratic vote,

details of their interview, you

but

*

may

be

Here are some of the figures of the voting forenfely inferred that it had no reference to far- President:-

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dine land. The Admiral left here for Shang 1876 Democrats, 19,690; Republicans, 97,156 hai in the Alacrity on Tuesday, and it la

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100,306 rumoured, on good authority, of course, that 152,9014

118,122 he had an urgent summons to return to Hong 183,800: 管

125,134 kong in all haste, but you will probably know 175,461; rt 135,44 more about that in Shanghai than we do here, 103.524:

172,436 As to lowa it is entirely represented by Re- publicans in the House and Sedate. Out of thirty representatives Pennsylvania cent to the House wendy republicans; Ohio has 14 Re- publicans and only six Democrats in the House North and South Dakota are entirely repre- sented by Republicans in both Senato, and Hause.

The American Minister, Mr. Conger arrived. here on Monday on board the U. S. naval ricksha Mongcacy, and put up at the American Consulate as the guest of Dr. Willcox, the popular and open-handed U.S. Consul whose

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in generosity in support of local institu tions is one of the marvels of Hankow. The Minister was accompanied by Mr., Cheshire, interpreter, and Mr. Martin, the US Consul. These, Mr. Editor, are facts as you can see Chinalang, who no doubt, helped to lighten for yourself, and I guess that if we bet on the the tedium of the interminable journey in tho Kentucky voting being a trustworthy barometer famous cruiser. Mr. Conger appears to be one of public opinion, without waiting for news of of those unassuming men who possess all the other State Elections, we shall find that the best points of his countrymen, and he we've been counting our chicks before they were certainly possesses a full measure of that fine While one can only hope for the best, I am without an effort. He went to Wuching to visit hatched, with the usual disappointing result art of acquiring all the information he wants bound to confess that Consul General Good the Viceroy on Wednesday, and on Friday now's figuring has tended rather to increase morning at the early hour of nine o'clock, went anxiety, for the issues before the nation are ofthere again to lunch with H.E. (or was it break

a party, paid greator mateso and are far-reaching in Last Healso accompanied by a g effect then any it has had to face for a great a visit to the Italian "Convent and Prospirat=“

Me and that visit ought to be entered in the number of years.

Reuter has already given us a little news on treasurer's ledger in red ink The Minister left. this subject and it is to bo hoped he will not Hankow at an early hour to day for Shanghai,

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