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The Chairman-I think there is a great deal in what the honourable, inember says us to the absolute necessity for n new fost Office. 1 think that is a point upon which every member of this committee and of the community | generally is convinced but the difficulty is this -Can an arrangement he made, to erect the new Law Courts on the site selected and the new Post Office síntultaneously, If any scheme can be shown which will meet this dificulty I am perfectly certain the Goverment will be too glad to carry it out. Not va
The Hon. C. P. Chater-Probably some, arrangement might be made whereby the build ing of the Law Courts and the Post Office might be carried on at the same time. I think if "you will look at our memorandum we refer to it there. In paragraph 13 we say. “The desirabílity of at once proceeding with the construction of the new Law Courts has. been alluded to in His Excellency's speech. Seeing that this work will take several years to complete, it cannot be too strongly urged that the work should be put in hand immediately, The projected new. Post Office is even more urgently needed. We are of opinion that this work should on no account bu delayed until the completion of the new Law Courts, but that its construction should be cominenced at the
same time if possible.". Ferbrips summe arrange ment might be arrived at whereby the Post Office and Law Courts could be proceeded with at once if the honourable meinber opposite (the Hon. J. J. Keswick) will place before His Excellency some scheme whereby a portion of the City Hall might be available for the pur- 'poses of a court house.
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The Chairman-No doubt if any scheme can be drawn up and shown to work satisfactorily the Government will be quite ready to 'enter- tain it, so that these two very urgent public works may be carried out at the same time to avoid postponing one tințil the other is com plete, (Hear, hear) Do you wish to have your amendment put?
The Hon. T. II. 'Whitehead-Please. My inemment is that "The New Post Office "be On the amendment being put to the vote it was lost, and the vote was agreed to.
substituted for “ The New Law Courts.”**
The following items were then agreed to:- Public Works Department Store, $3,000; No.7 Police Station and Branches Kennedytown, $12,000; Disinfecting Station, and Quarters, $7,000.
THE ALLOWANCE FOR PUBLIC LATRINES. The heat item was & Latzinus-$5,000," The Hon. T. H. Whitehead--am aware it is not possible to propose an increase, but I re- ally think that the question of public latrines should-be taken in hul and that this vote
should be increased.
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The Chairman--it is not within the province of this committee to propise an increase, as the honourable member has pointed out, but 1 think next year the stbject of public latrines will be pushed forward. "The Government fully recognise the abundine necessity for thatbe worki being put in hood and carried out as quickly as possible. The sun here may appear small, but no doubt a much larger sunt will be expended out of the surplus of next year. This is a sub- ject to which His Excellency may refer to
inorrow,
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The vote was agreed to. The following items were agreed to:- Electric Lighting Government House, $3,000; Forming and Karbing Streets, $10.000; Exten sions of Gas Lighting $1,000; Improvement of Gas Lighting $2,000.
THE GOVERNOR'S PEAK RESIDENCE.
The next item was "Governor's Peak Resi denae $15,000."
The Hon, T. H. Whitehead-Before the new residence for the Governor at the Peak is gone on with would it not be possible to take in hand the chair shelter for the coolies at the Tramway Station? It is only a matter of $4,000.
vernor's Peak Residence.
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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1899.
deve open, is to be taken out of the revenue of this colony) AVERA
The Churman-Of course the only public works contemplated in the New Territory at present are the erection of the police stations and the proper policing of the Tentory and the construction of this road from Kowloon City to Shatin to improve communication Beyond that the Government do not contem plate at present any more works, in order to allow time to see what works are necessary for further development.
The Hon. Dr. Ho Kai-I think when the Secretary of State was advised in the matter the estimated expenditure in the New Territory was not fully known to him-such as the amount for policing, which was afterwards amended.
The Chairman-The expenditure in the New Territory is certainly in excess of what was at first anticipated.
The Hon. Dr. Hu Kai-Had the Secretary of State known that he might have given a different decision.
The Chairman—Of course I should not like to say what he would have done.
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No other point was raised and the item was agreed to..
The itens Taipo Road $30,000" and "Pier in Deep Water, Taipo, $5,000" were agreed to.
SURVEY OF NEW TERRITORY.
The nest item was "Survey of the New Territory $20,000."
The Hon. T. H. Whitehead-Have any arrangements for the survey been made?
The Chairman--Yes; complete arrangements have been made, The survey party have arrived from India and they are now actually at work. Any more particulars which honour. able, members may desire the Director of Public Works will be glad to supply on appli cation to him at his office.
The Hon. Dr. Ho Kai-Are the whole staff here?
The Chairman-Practically the whole stat The Hon. T. 11. Whitehead How long may they take to complete their survey? Is it question of two years?
The Director of Public Works My estimade is two years. The gentleman who is at the head of the surveying party is not able to torn an opinion as yet, but he has no doubt it will fake more than one year. He has ant seen all the counity yet,
The Chairman- As I say, if any more in- formation is desired us to this interesting work of surveying, the Director of Public Works will be glad to give all information on application at is office, where all the papers are
The item was agreed to.
The following items, were agreed to:- ali Vuctworks Extension, cu: City of Victoria and fill District Waterworks $27.000; Water Supply, Kowloon, $20,000; Water Accent, (Meters, & $5,ne; Water- words. Miscellanémus, $6,6cm.
HEMARKS BY THIN COLONIAL AREASURER,
The Chidnon Gentlemen, we have now been rough all the R-timates and we have considered them item, by teri, and every item is recommended and will be brought up to morrow in the Council; but before we break up the meeting today there is one subject to which reference was made at the early part of the meeting the statement of assets and bilities. I shall be glad if the Colonial Trea surer will give some explanation, as there seems to he some misunderstanding with regard to the statement.
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1898-Plague. riots in India.
TO-MORROW,
Olearances, at the Harbour Ollie. Kara Mur, apreso sit for Swato Pak Long, British str., for Canton, Tatju, Geman str., for Spatow Chiyuan, Chinese ste, för Shanghai. Afeefoe, Chinese sir, for Cunton, si
Vongkoi, British str., for Bangkok, Diamante, British str., for Manila,”a Lyremoon, German str., for Shanghai..
St. James, American bark, for Now York.
Friday, 24th November, 1899). Chinese-ad of roth moon of 25th year of Cheang Chewe, British str., for Andy
Kwang-sü. Sun-Kises
Ohr, 21min. 5hr. 15min.
MAMIONE
phr. 10min. ihr. 5amin. my ghr. 4qmin,
front whence it was returned by Castler After] the momnule of her wedding-day, she war | 1890-Death of the King of the Netherlands. the H.F.C. had got a penulty kick off “hands Jenkin got the sphere along well into the qually as determined to have her dearest 1892-American banjure or lost in Gulf of Loben” notwithstanding all the opposition of eneiny's territory hat it was promptly sent back her friends," Of course," she said, "I was go 1897 Fire in Third Street, Hongkong; 15lives again by the V.R.C. forward division until Ing to be married in a grey dress, but unfortu centred again by Pinckney. Some wildish play nately the people of Savage South Africa have ensued, the ball being alternately at either end retained all Loben's luggage, and consequently of the ground. Williams and Seth got in good | the only suit he has in the world just at present work for the V.R.C. hot up to half time neither is the one he stands up in. He brake his con side had much advantage to speak of and neither tract with them last night. He has a blue striped had scored. On play being esumda Libeaud, suit, and he wears a straw hat. I thought it "who had hitherto been absent, joined his side. somewhat out of place for me to wear an elabo.
Shortly after the kick-off Deacon took the ball rate dress under the circumstances, so I well down but his efforts resulted in nothing going to put on a simple frock of blue-spotted more than a corner. After some loose play muslin," Then again Sir Edwin Arnold only another comer occured at the V.R.C. end and two years ago added to the then long roll of soon after a capital run down by Dencon strangely assorted marriages by wedding Tama resulted in a narrow shave of scoring, for the Kurokawa, a Japanese Lady, and scarcely had prevention of which the thanks of the V.R.C. the wildest gossip of friends and foes alike died are due to Chunnett. Then after more up and away from that romantic pair, than it was down work, ineffective corners were got at either re-echoed by the marriage of the fair end. After the second of these Libeaud and young daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Murray Lee took the ball into the V.R.C. territory and Burnet. This lady's choice fell upon the Hon. some close play ensued around their goal Tseng Chan Kwung, who was a son of a mem which tasted until time was called, neither side ber of the Chinese Legation. There to the having scored. Taken throughout the game most strenuous apposition was at first laced was an interesting one, even if only on account upon the betrothal, and every possible induce- of occasional wild pasting and wilder shooting. ment made to deter the young lady from her For the V.R.C. Tuoby, lirett, Taylor and Seth purpose. It was no use. Love prevailed, and did excellent work whilst for the 1.F.C. those the wedding ceremony was duly performed most worthy of special mention were Deacon, with the reception at the house of the bride's Wilkinson, Jenkins and Pickney.
parents. Then again the daughtur of the Earl of Coventry was married last year to Prince Victor Duleep Singh, a son of the late Maharajah of Johore.
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COMMENTS ON THE WAR.
BY OBSERVER.
The report that two members of the Cape Assembly have joined the Boers draws our attention to the necessity, after, the campaign is over, of a reorganization of that Legislative: Body: It should not be possible for an openly disloyal section of the community to have à majority in the Government of the Colony, Probably there will have to be a redistribution of seats by which the towns may enjoy a better representation than at present.
I notice that some of my expectations as expressed in your previous issue have been realized. Concentration has taken place at Queenstown and near De Aar. A relief comm organized as the relief of Kimberley and Mafe king. The numbers detailed for the relief of Ladysmith are substantially as I stated they would be.
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Afternoon ANNIVERSARIES. 1572-John Knox died. 1512-Tasmania discovered. 1848-Flight of the Pope from Rome. 1867-Ship Omas Para lost in China Sea. 1890-Three hundred houses destroyed by fire
at Foochow
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1894--American ship Mary I. Stone' wrecked on the coast ef N.E. Fonnosa.
AGENDA.
TO-MORROW.
It am-Auction sale of damaged goods ex Poseidon at H. K. & K. Wharves and Godowns.
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2.15 pm.-Laquest on Jordon at the magistracy.
Instances like these could be multiplied of these an called ill assorted ions and 1.4 p.m.-Carga ex Bentomond subject to rent. Halverson does not stand alone in the great pan-Football--"B" & "G" Cos. R.V.F.
at the Happy Valley, lottery which proceeds apace all aver the
Meeting of the Sanitary Board. globe.
If, as a correspondent in one of your con. temporaries says, such a marriage would be at great sin what price the hundreds who, turning the tables, court and marry other way hout"?
Yours &c.
BENEDICT. Hongkong, November 22nd, 1899. THE MILITARY ASPECT IN SOUTH AFRICA.
To rok ForTON OF THE " Besokose Telegraph,"
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STR-I do not propose to reply at any length to H.E.T.'s letter of the and inst., because i do not gather from that letter that he is con The danger that I apprehended in your yes-versant with military matters, but it should be terday's issue of the Boers getting behind us at plan to everyone (H.E.T. included) that -- Estcourt has been verified in the report that
1. A beleaguered force shut up in their own. they have raided a farm 13 miles South of it. territory, with the enemy all round them and The relief of the garrisons of Ladysmith, their communications cut, cannot be said to be Kimberley and Mafcking, will be our first consuccessfully "meeting the enemy in the field.". sideration and hu offensive movement way he. The destruction of the Free State Rail expected to be undertaken for some time ex- ways as reported in Reuter's telegram of the cept such as is connected with these places. 9th instant, and which, by the way, HET. calls "ruoting up a few rails, is undoubtedly a military strategical act of considerable impor- tance and one likely to influence subsequent events in the campaign.
I am, Sir, &c.,
OBSERVER. Hongkong, November 23rd, 1899.
CORRESPONDENCE.
We do not arcessarily endorse the opinions expressed by Correspondents in this columul
REPLY TO RUGSOC.
Te 10. Eines og rith “ilonokosa Telpurama“
Sta-With reference to Rugsoc's letter in yesterday's issue, I should like to point nut to that gentleman that the Grand Stand in ques- tion is for members and their friends, as the notice board states. Now, if Rugsoc goes to
wants
FRANCE AND CHINA,
(From the sun Wan Vat Po) The French demanded the lease of a few the Rectory Field, lilackheath, le dues not hundred square miles of land bordering on expect to get a seat in the Grand Stand for Kwong Chow Way, fit the hostility of the nothing, and here in this Colony it is all the natives against them was so pronounced more su, as this stand is erected entirely out of that the French sent, on the 3rd inst., 2 gue the private pockets of the members. If Rugsac boats with a few hundred soldiers on board. see the gave comfortably the least he.The gunboats, after landing the troops, moored 20: can do is to pay his $5 subscription to keep the thing going. I do not see, otherwise, how the bombartled the village until dark. The soldiers just opposite the Mac Cheong market and
of players or Tom, Dick and Harry. The mere Committee are to differentiate between friends divided themselves into two parties and marched in different directions, using the village of fact of Rugsoc being a naval officer has nothingKuen Kok as a base of operations. The Chi- to do with the case as far as I can see. Yours faithfully,
Hongkong, November 23rd, 1899,
CLUB
AN INADEQUATE SENTENCE.
TO THE EDvor og ruta "Hongkova Telegram,"
The Colonial Treasurer-The misapprehen sion has arisen from the difference between the statement of assets and abilities dated 13th March, 1899, and statement A, which is dated 29th September, 1899. The correct statement of assets and liabilities of the colony on the March, 1899. That is a statement which stands 31st December, 1998, is the cac dated 13th by itself. The other statement is one which can only be taken in conjunction with the calcula -tion-on-the-front-juige.---You will observe that Chairman- think the chair shelter is a the blance $251,000 is carried over and amal- work which will be completed before the Go-gamated in this calculation. Statement A is exactly similar to the statewient dated 13th The Hon. T. H. Whitehead-The Governor March with this exception-that items of at all events is provided with a dry shelter, revenac and expenditure are omitted. These whereas the poor chair coolies are not.
items revenue and expenditure will come in S-I might encroach on your valuable and have been taken into account in the esti-space to bring before the public the inadequacy mated revenue and the estimated expenditure of the punishment that was passed upon Toller of the current year--the first two items in this yesterday, at the Magistracy. I hope I shall be calculation on the front page. It would be able to express myself without appearing to be utterly impossible to have them coming into the prejucided against the man, which I certainly balance of assets for 1898, as in that case they am not, but I am against the crime which he would appear twice fier in the calculation. Í committed. The main and ostensible object think honourable méfibers may take it that on of punishment is to act as a deterrent.to others, the date this statement was made up $376,618 the six moals' imprisonment awarded yester was a fairly correct estimate, as far as estimates day for embezzling $3,825, cannot by any can be correct, of the position of the Colony at
means be taken as a warning. How many the end of the year.
men are there in the Colony that would not risk, no would do, six months in Victoria Goal at the rate of $637 month? I am convinced there are plenty, in fact, honestly speaking, I would myself. Of course, it will be said that
The Chairman-1 do not think it is necessary to draw invidious distinctions between the housing of the Goremor find the housing of the chair coolies. I think the proper housing of both is necessary, and I have no doubt the honourable member will be glad to see both properly housed.
The item was agreed to.
The following items were agreed to-Lay ing out Farm Lot No. 1, &c., Yaumati, 86,000; Stores Account, $100; Pokfulam Conduit Road, $5,000; Praya Reclamation, $10,000; Praya Reclaniation, Government Fiers, $10,000.
GAOL EXTENSION.
The next item was "gaol Extension $12,000." The Hon. T. 11. Whitehead-Mny I ask what this extension is ?
The Chairman-The honourable the Director of Public Works will explain.
The Director of Public Works This is the
balance of an old vote taken some years ago and which will be expended in putting up a -new.block of ceils very urgently needed in the Gaol premises, covering over the exercise yard. It is really the completion of a scheme which has been going on for four or five years. It is not a new work. It is a re-vote of a balance.
The Hon. Dr. Ho Kai--Is the extension in the old Gaol side? za barang ya
The Director of Public Works~~ Yes, ·· The item was agreed to
The following items, were agreed to:- Sewerage of Victoria, $5,000; Drainage Works, Miscellaneous, $10,000
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- QUARTERS FOR GAOL STAFRINS The oezi ilam was Quaiters for Gaol Staff 341,500,"
The Hon. T. H. Whitehead-May-ask whether the plans have been approved of?
The Director of Public Works Yes. This is a work also which has been delayed a little owing to the great difficulties as to the site... It is a work actually going on at present between the Magistracy and Wyndham Street. This is aro-vote of money which we have not been able to expend this year. The plans were passed about 12 months ago.
The Chairman-Then they. proved?
have been ap
The Director of Public Works Yes,
The item was agreed to
The item Swine Depot, Kennedytown,
$5,000," was agreed to
THE NEW POLICE STATIONS" IN-
THE NEW TERRITORY?
Police Station, Sai-kung, $5,000; Police. Station, Shan-tin, $5,000 Police Station, Tsun Wan, Sood Police Station; Starling Inlet,
Ti Hon. TH Whitheud
In conre
connection with the expenditure on public works, have any definite instructions been received from the Colonial Office forbidding the mising of a silver loan to provide for the necessary works, for the improvement of the Newaterritory: 2.
The Chairman You will remember that in my report on the New Territory I myself re- ferred to the question of a loan. The proposal was not at the time approved by the Secretary of State for the Colonies, so I think 'em right In saying that at present the Secretary of State
for the Colonies is not in favour of a loan.
The Hon, TH Whitehead Then the whole of the money for putitie works in the
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The Chainman-I thought it as well this statement should be made, as some misunder standing seemed to exist.
The Hon. T. H. Whitehead-Even that sta
teinen still leaves the return incomprehensible and unintelligible.
The Chairman--To you, Sir.
The Hon T. H. Whitehead--To me. One shows a balance of assets of $251,000 and the other a balange of assets of $213,000. Now either one or the other must be incorrect.
The Colonial Treasurer- have already said that the return dated 13th March, 1899, is. The correct one. The other one must not be taken by itself but in conjunction with the calculation on the front page, as explained in my covering The Chairman-Has any other mourable member any questions to ask in regard to this statement? If not I take it that you compre hend the matter and are satisfied. That com pletes the business, gentlemen.
letter
The meeting then came to an end.
FOOTBALL.
HONGKONG FOOTBALL CLUB (A.) versus VICTORIA RECREATION CLUB
The above match was played yesterday after- noon at Happy Valley. Despite the cold northely breeze there was a good attendance and a lively, if somewhat wild game resulted in a draw: officiated as Referee. The following were the neither side scoring anything Mr. J. Danby
teams :-
HONGKONG FOOTBALL CLU
Goal.
Wild.
Bachs.
H. Pincknay. C. H. P. Hay. Half Bucks,
A. Beallic. S. L. Jenkins, T. H. Hornby: Forwards..
Wilkinson, E. E. Deneun, Castle." E. J. Liheaud. J. E. Lee
0. Forwards,
Henderson, Set, Loureim. Taylor. Williams
"Tary" "Hacks. Sutton Craig Bayan.
Backs,
-Brelt, Tushy.
Geal.
Chunnett.
VICTORIA RECREATION CLUB."
The Hongkong Football Club kicked off but Now Territory, without which it cannot be the ball was speedily returned to their end
the boy's--he is no more than a liny-life has been spoilt answer that is a part of the known risk which he takes and can to a certain extent guard against by carefully planting the money for the time he comes out of prison, afterwards going away from Hongkong to some place where he is not known and where the money would assist him to make a fresh start
nese.
were. re:
The French were now
415
SATURDAY,
Departures.
Nov, 25, Amara, British str., for Shanghai. Nov. 23, Sabine Rickmers, British-atr,
Swalow,
Nov. 23, Diamante, British str., för Manila. Nov, 23, Chiynen, Chinese str., for Shanghai, Nov. 23, Glenshiel, British str., for Singapore, Nov. 23, Progress, German str., for Touton. Now: 23, Algoa, British str, for San Francisco. Nov. 23, Ariaké Maru, Jap, str., for Kuchinoţiu, Nov. 23, Afcefoo, Chinese str., for Cantoni Nov. 23, Kosa? Atart, Japanese str, for Vladis
stock.
Passengers-Arrived.
Per Hongkong from Haiphong, &C Mr.
Nicolle, and 37 Chinese.
Per Yuensang, from Manila--Mr. and Mrs. Sinclair, Mr. Stewart, Duncan, Lynch, and 243 Chinese
Hongkong Mr. and Mrs. J. Whear Robert, Per Futami Maru, from Australian Ports for
Miss W. Whear Robert, Mr. Carney, Consul and Mrs. K. Nakayama, Mr. and Mrs. M. De Ocampo and child, Miss Deis Reges, Messrs.
N. Y. K. steamer Kastiga Maru leaves for V. De Ocampo, P. L. Sherma, D. M. Cannen,
Sydney and Melbourne.
I D. Carmen, J. Anderson, R. Misaka, 31 Chinese, z Japanese and a Spanish. For Kobe
Mrs. Kate Macara, ands Japanese. For: 11a.m.- Cricket—Public Schools and Univer-Yokoham-Capt. H. Hillcoat, Mr. and Mrs.
sities The Rest, on H.K. Clab | A. J. Symons, Mr. and Mrs.-Corrie, Miss O Ground.
Reilly, Messrs. A. I. Agnew, Munio, W. P. Novú.-P. & O. steainei Bengal with English
mail leaves. 2.30-Auction Sale of Chinese Curios at Lam
mert's Sale Rooms, Dutidel Street. 3.00-Foundation stone of the Tung Wa Hospital extension to be laid by H.E. the Governor.
4 pin. --Football-H. K. F. C., R. E. Recrea- tion Club on Glub Ground. Happy Valley.
N. P. R. steamer Queen Adelaide leaves for
Victoria BC. and Taconia.
TUESDAY, 28th.
Committee.
3.Pa--Special Meeting of the Licencing Messrs. Watson & Co's dividend warrants
payable.
N. L. H. A steamer Bamberg leaves for
Havre and Hamburg.
WEDNESDAY, 29th. Register of shares in Messrs. Walson & Co
opens.
THURSDAY, Joth
5 or 5.30 p.m.-Regular meeting of the Deli gentia Lodge of Instruction, California & Oriental steamer Lady Joicey
leaves for San Diego, Occidental & Oriental steamer Garlic leaves
for San Francisco.
P. & O. steamer Maldera leaves for London,
SHIPPING AND MAIL NEWS.
MAILS DUE Indián (Chelydra) to-morrow. English (Coromandel) to-morrow. German (Prins Heinrih) 28th inst. American (Hangkang Maru) 29th inst. Canadian (Empress of Japan) and pros. American (China) 7th prox. Australian Taiyuan) 13th pros.
The P. & O. S. N. Co.'s steamer Socotra left Singapore for this port on the 22nd inst. at
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nese soldiers, who showed great bravery harassed the Frenchmen very much, by hiding themselves among the cliffs, from which posi- tions they were only shifted after much blood- shed by the French who had been able to place their big guns on the hills overlooking the Chi-
Shortly, however, the Chinese inforced by fresh troops coming from the Northern and Eastern villages, and now being in considerable numbers they rallied and faced the French once more. over-powered and returned to join the gun- boats hotly pursued by the Chinese army, who after a few miles overlook them and forced an engagement, in which the French lost heavily a de Cuba....... leaving about 70 of their men on the field Isla de Lucon ....... either killed or wounded. The Chinese losses inda...................... were only about to, counting both killed and G.M.S. Deutschland,, the Chinese rifles, which can shoot a long dis wounded. This battle conclusively, shows that
HIG.M.Ş. Herika... Rohilla tance, are stronger and better than the French
Haitun Canton and rifles. The French gunboats, after. Whiting
embarking their soldiers, were obliged to
Lung Tring U.S. Tris Swałow
The N. P. 5. S. Co.'s steamer Saint Irene sailed from Tacoma for Japan and Hongkong
steam out of the harbour on the th inst.
From the latest information received we fearn that China has already settled with the French by leasing to them settlements on two islands outside of Kwong Chow Wan.
SHIPPING.REPORTS.
a start under more favourable circumstances. Nor is this the worst that can be urged against such an obviously inadequate sentence. genia, from Shanghai, reports:--Weather fine, Captain H. N. Dudding, R.N., of H.M.S.Iphr We know that gambling is at present terribly and having passed on November 22nd at 7.30 prevalent amongst the youth of Hongkong. Ita.m. Oceanien, and at 3.30 p.m. Empress of is also an apparent fact that many are living fadia, from Hongkong to Shanghai.. far above their incomes. How can a magistrate impose severe enough punishments on future culprits to deter others, with the precedent of this case before him? He must lay himself open either to the charge of harshness or fa vauritism, both of which are most damaging to the cause of
JUSTICE
Hongkong, November 23rd, 1899.
MIXED, MARRIAGES. To su Enver or Tun Hongwure TeleSİRATIL” SIR,There seems to be a lot of unnecessary sutter in the missionary dovecots al Canton,
Captain P. Rolie, R.N.R., of the steamship Fuensang, from Manila, reports Strong N. monsoon, cloudy weather and high sea. Passed on the 22nd inst, steamship Guthrie from Hong: kong to Australian ports, in Lit. 20.9 N. and Long, 15.31 E.
NOTANDA..
CALENDAR.
NOVEMBER.
observations to 1898.
Barometer Thermometer Humidity. Rainfall
TO-DAY.
WEATHER REPORT.
Barometer...** Temperature Humidity Rainfall
*****30.103
,6g,a ..65 .1.302
On dáte si On date al
TO AJ,
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3023
6*
64
29
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as well as a considerable quantity of idle gossip Meteorological means based on fifteen year? . Suzie Halverson to secure Ali Tsun, her Celes- in Hongkong, anent the determination of Dr..
tial cook,as a life-partner. I don't know whether the quotation is exactly correct or hot, but we are told that "to persuade a woman against her will, she'll be of the same opinion still". That this is so in the every-day circumstances of onlinary life, only those who, like myself, have donned the connubial bonect can testify. To any reasonable person (whether he be re- gistrar of marriages or of deaths) it is simply wasting time and energy to thwart the inten tions of such a determinedly-loving couple; for, whether the knot be tied in Canton, Hongkong, or Utah, it matters not when the mind of the lady concerned is fully bent on the union.. Stone walls do not a prison make, nor iron bars a cage," and all the authorities in tlic; world will not induce the doctor jo give up lieri cook once she is thoroughly satisfied that Tsun is the man of fier choice. And she is not alone in this respect. Only recently Miss Florence K. Jewell wedded Prince Lobenguia, and although she became a Princess, she was willing to take "her dear Loben" if he only possessed one: Mint to his back. When her friends tried to stay what they said was a wrongful union" she "said that in the event of another' hitch she would not be married. in England at all, but would go straight away to South Africa and have the ceremony performed there. Even on
TO-DAY.
Chinese-21st of 10th moon of 25th
Thursday, 23rd November, 1899.
year of Kwang-sil. Sun-Rists immunomiungu 6hr, 20min, “
..... 5hr, 15min. Sets High water-fternoon...... ahr. 58min. Low water-forming phr. amin. Afternoon...ithr, 33min.
Afternoon ghr. 58min. ANNIVERSARIES. 1872-Death of Sir John Bowring, ex-Governor.
of Hongkong! 1881-Arrival of the Prince Albert Victor and
George of Wales in the Bacchante at Woosung.
an the 21st ist.
HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOGK RETURNS,
Kowloon
Adolph Obrig D. Juan & Austria leungskan
City of London Deuteros
.nt
Cosmopolitan
21
Aberdeen
PASSED THE CANAL,
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| Freviskine, Guberaita, Mrs. Gorham, and 5
Japanese,
Per Bengal, from Shanghai for Hongkong-
Madame May, Miss Feava, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Balch, Mr. M. M. Mehta, Mr. and Mrs. Ritchie, 2 chiktiren, nurse, boy and amah, Messrs. J. G. Chapman, R. C. Fonest, J., D. Hall, St. R. Norton, Miss M. Millett, Mesars. A. R. Love, P. D. Mehta, R. E. Crutchfield, Reys. J. E Jorde, F: j. Lobo, F. M. Ruiz, 3 Chinese and 3 Sikhs. For Singapore-Mr. H C. Gullane. For Bombay Messrs. Rai Garg- man and Latif Mohamed. For Marseilles Bishop and Miss Cranston, Miss Crook, and. Ref. C. F. Kupfer. Fox London-Misses A. and M-Baller," Mrs. Pearse, Master and Miss: Taylor, infant and amah, Mr. and Mrs. Allen child and infant, Mr. H: J. Mason, Miss Souze, and Miss Backentoss.
STEAMERS EXPECTED.
Names.
From.
Duz.
Singapore ....To-morrow
Singapore
}To-morrow
Singapore
To-morrow
Singapore
To-morrow
Coromandel Chelydra Ambria......... Bisagno
Prinz Heinrich ... Singapore
...... Nov. 28th
Lady Joicey.Japan ................................ Nov, 25th Hongkong Mart... Japan Socotra.....
Afridi
Nov. 29th Singapore ... Nov. 29th ...... Singapore ...... Nov. 29th Empress of Japan. Vancouver...... Dec. and
San Francisco...[Dec. 7th
· Sydney......... Dec. 13th -
China Taiyuan
We would direct the attention of shipping ficus to the.... style in which "Sicamera Expected and Projected Sallings are now published in these columns, and in so doing respects faily urge the managers of shipping Erms to give orders o their clerks to furnish this offies, on the forms already xúp-: plied gratia with the latest available information every day.
PROJECTED SAILINGS.
Ship.
-Destination. Date
Abergeldie Portland, &c. Jan. 27th
New York.... Ok, desp Adolphy Obrig Ambria...... Havre, &c. .........Jan. 2nd Afghanistan New York
Qk desp.
America Maru...San Francisco, &c. Jan. 27th Asama Australian
Dock.
New York Sydney, &c..
Bamberg
Havre, &c.
Bayern
Straits, &c.
LI
Bengal
19
China
arte Kamakura Maru, Kirkles, Norman Outward 27th October - Renalder, Glen sies, 31st October Br. 3rd November -Ernest Simons, Strathgyle. 7th November | ~Gienloch, Macduf, Clin, Kostroms, Eleanor, 10th November Siam, Tosa Mary. 14th November--Willingburg, Bombay, Whitehall. 7th November--Glenfarg, Dengloe, Silesia, Dardanus, Ness, Annam, 1st November Antenor, Preussén, Bedouin, Bérgenhus.
Homeward-21st November-Tamba Maru, Telemachus.
Shipping.
Arrivals.
Europe, &c.
Dec..zoth
Dec. 8th
Dec. 3rd
Mar. 7th
Nov, 25th
Carlisle City...... San Diego, &c. ...Dec. 31st
San Francisco, &c. Dec. 16th
Chingtu... Sydney, &c. Dec. 20th Victoria, B.C....... Dec. 3oth
City of Dublin
City of London...Victoria, B.C... Nov 25th Coptic
San Francisco, &c. Jan. 20th
Coromande! Shanghai........... Nov. zith San Francisco, &c. Dec. 23rd
Doric
Feb. 14th
Emp. China......Vancouver, &c............... Jan. 1701 Emp. India...] Emp. Japan...!
5+
Dec. 20th
Nov. 25th
Fetami Maru... Japan. Gaelic
San Francisco, &c. Nov. 30th Haiching Swatow, &C.......... Nov. 26th Hailoong Swatow, &c.......... Nov. 25th Hongkong Maru San Francisco, &c. Dec. 9th Hiroshima Maru. Kobe & Yokohama Nev. 24th
Idomeneus
Karlsruhe
London... London...
.Dec. 12th Dec. 1zth
„Straits, &c. .......... Tan, 24th Kasuga Maru Thursday Is., &c... Nov. 24th König Albert Straits, &c. Dec. 13th Königsberg... Havre, &c. .... Dec 10th Lady Joicey..... San Diego, &c.
Nov. 30th Machaon London............... Nov. 28th Malacca London..... Maidzuru Maru... Swatow, &c..
Mike Maru Bombay, &c..... Monmouthshire.. Portland, &c. Nanchang... Manila, &c. .... Ningpo Shanghal Nippon Maru
Oldenburg
Freussen
Nov. 26th
Nototh ..Nov. 28th „Dec. 23rd
Nov. 29th Nov. 25th
San Francisco, &c.
fam jed
Straits, &c.
Feb. 71st
fan roth.
Dec 27th
Nov. asth
Straits, &c.
Prinz Heinrich...Straits, &c.. Queen Adelaide. Victoria, B.C.. Reuce........ New York, &c......Qk desp. Sachsen Straits, &c. Foh 7th Saint Irene ......Victoria, B.C.
Dec 9th Sanuk Maru Sarnia Yusen-Silesia
IPHIGENIA, British cruiser, 3,609, H. N. Dud- ding, 22nd Nov,-Shanghai 19th Nov, HONGKONG, French steamer, 739, Bastian, 22nd Nov,-Haiphong oth Nov,, and Hoihow 21st, General—A. R› Marty. FUTAMI MARU, Japanese steamer, z,380, J. Thom, 23rd Nov,-Australia via Manila zoth Nov., General-Nippon Kaisha. BENGAL, British steamer, 2751, S. Barcham, 23rd Nov., Shanghaizist Nov., Mails and General.-P. & O. S. N. Co. YUENSANG, British steamer, 1,128, P. H. Kollt, R.N.R, 23rd Nov.-Manila 20th Nov, Homp and Sugar-Jardine, Matheson & Co. TATEGAMI MARU, Japanese steamer, 1,668, M. Tamco, 23rd Nov.-Moji 18th Nov., Coal. -Mitsui Bussan Kaisha. CHEANG CHEW, British steamer, 1,213, Fred
Webb, 23rd Nov.-Penang and Singapore 14th Nov, General-Chinese. MEXFOO, Chineso steamer, 1,339, Frigast, z2nd Nov, Shanghai 19th Nov., General-C.
M. 5. N. Co. NANCHANG, British steamer, 1,098, E-Findlay son, 23rd Nov., Canton 22nd Nov, Gene ral-Butterfield & Swire. HANOI French steamer, 739, Pannier 23rd Noy,Haiphong and Holow and Nov., General. A R. Marty!
St. Mark Strathgyle. Stuttgart Whampoa Yuensang
...Marseilles, &c......Dec. fat-
Havre, &c. Havre, &c.
Jan Toth Jan, 20th New York, &c......Qk desp San Diego, Sec. Dean Tsui Straits, &C.
Mar. Zist Shanghai
Nov. zólh Manila
Nov. 27th.
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