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To-day's Advertisements.

RACE HOLIDAYS.

HE Undermentioned BANKS will be CLOSED for the Transaction of Public Business, at 4945 3.M., on TUESDAY, WED NESDAY and THURSDAY, the zoth, 21st and 22nd, instants, respectively,

For the CHARTERED BANK

AUSTRALIA AND CHINA,

OF INDIA,

T. H. WHITEHEAD,"

Manager, Hongkong.

For the HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING

CORPORATION,

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager.

For the NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA,

LIMTED,

GEO. W. F. PLAYFAIR,

Chief Manager.

For the MERCANTHI BANK OF INDIA,

LIMITED,

JOHN HERBURN,

Manager, Hongkong

For the BANQUE DE L'INDO-CHINE,

Hongkting Agency,

£ BERINDDAGUE,

Acting Manager

For the BANK OF Unisa & Jaris, LIMITED,

HANGGONO

3langen

CHANTREY INCHBALD, For the YounAM, SPLOHE BANK, LIMITED,

Still,

Manager

For the istriING, BANE DI CHINA,

E. W. KETTER,

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1900.

To-day's Advertisements.

NAVY CONTRACT,

1800–1001.

CEALED TENDERS, in Duplicate, will be received by the ViertalaING STORE OFFICER, ILM. VICTUALLING Yarn, until Noox, an TUESDAY, the 27th instant, for the Undermentioned Articles →→

Biscuit Soft Brend.

Flour.

Fresh Beef.

"

Raisins, Rice.

Milk Condensed. Fresli.

Vegetables. Sugar, and

Potatoes.

Seanet Hats,

Printed Forms of Tenders and further Pars tears are to be obtained at the VICTUALLING Į STORI OPTICER'S OFFICE

The right to reject the lowest or any Tenders reserved.

HONGKÒNG VICTUALLING YARD. Hongkong, 13th February, 1900.

THE

DEATHS.

At Tongshan on Saturday, January 13th, GEORGE SHORT, Foreman Mechanic, Chinese Engineering and Mining Co., aged 40 years.

At Tougshan, on Monday, January 22nd, JOSEPH HOARE, Shop Manager, Tongshan Works, Imperial Railways of North China, aged 41 years.

The Hongkong

Telegraph

HONGKONG, Tuesday, FraruarY, 131, 1902

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

REUTER'S SERVICE.

THE WAR. Natal.

CHORUS.

Mesdames A. d'Almada o Castro, M. d'A! Grace, Hagen, Hazeland, Ilance, Henderson, mada Castro, Bain, Borrett, Drewitt, Clark, King, Lowson, Mitchell, Parker, Pearson, Sketchly and Stopani.

As accident occurred on Tuesday evening last, | Lowson, Mr. E. Mirow, Lieut. A. C. Stevens, says the N. C. D. News of gth inst, resulting RE, Mr. G. Westerburger, in the drowning of James Tozer, a chief stoker on board H.M.S. Peaceck. It appears the gun- boat was eating during the evening and deceased while walking byer the boats along side slipped and fell into the river. He was seen to fall but effusts to recover the body were unsuccessful.

Deceased was 39 years of age and wonki luwé....Tran a time-expired mau in another 12 months. Information was given to the River Police bu as yet the dy has not bera found

VESTERDAY in the Magistracy Gunners, Have, Payne and Cunis Vvor brought up before his |Worship, Mr. Gerumpetzpon the charge of hav- ing stalen some fish from a salesman at Shauki. wan. The Chinaman said that the defendants had come to his shop and on being told the price of the fish had killed some with their hands and others with stones and bauboos. The soldiers, in their defence, said that they are willing to buy the fish for 25 cents each, already paid $1.40 for three. After some dis- cassion the first defendant hit the Chinaman who called out for the police. The fight then became general and Inspector. Roberson came up and took the Gunners into custody. Yes- terday Mr. Compertz adjourned the case to enquire into the price of the fish and today fined each defendant $5 the first having to pay

LONDON, February 11th. The Times Correspondent at Springfield [195b says that although the infuptry might, by

very determined assault, have forced a way through the Boer ventre in the recent fight ing, it would have been inipossible to secure the lines of communication and that a retreat was therefore derided upon. After crossing the river the whole of the force moved beyond range of the enemy's guns.

HE OFFICER COMMANDING, Aniny Service Corps, Fletcher Street, long- | kong, will receive Applications for an Appoint- ments CLERK and STOREKEEPER under the War Department, at WEIHAIWEL

Application to be in the Handwriting of Comiliates, copies of references from previours Asting Manager, employers to be enclosed, and the Salary

required to be stated.

Hongkong, 13 February, 1900.

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THE

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HARCHING,"

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[193h

Hongkong, 4th February, 190.

CHINA „NAVIGATION COMPANY,

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- FOR MANILA.

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THE

TSINAN," Captain Anderson, will be despatched as „above on THURSDAY, the 15tli instand, at

3 PM

The attention of Passengers is directed to the Superior Accommodation offered by this Steamer. The Fist Class Saloon is situated forward of the Engines.

A daly qualified Surgeon is carried and the Vessel is fitted throughout with Electic Light.

For, Passage, apply to

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The attention of Proengers is directed to the Superior Accommodation offered by this Steamer. The First Iuss Saloon is situated forward of the Engines,, A Refrigerating Chander ensures the Supply of Fresh Khavi- sions during the tire voyage.

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THE

"AVIJAMPOA,"

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Agents,

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OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

FOR LIVERPOOL (DIRECT). 'Taling Cargo at London Rates, "HE Company's Steamship

THE

"PYRRHUS," Captain Batt, will be despatched as above on SATURDAY, the 17th instant...

For Freigin, apply to

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[Boli Hongkong, 13th February, 1900.

SHEWAN TOMES & CO'S. "NEW YORK"

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FOR NEW YORK, VIA SUEZ CANAL.

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THE

"QUEEN ELEANOR," will be despatched for the above, Pari, un “MO:DASHÆrýtİrİnstant

To be followed by

The Steamship

MORVEN,"

about the 25th February, 1900,

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15.00 THORNE'S BLEND and Waron's GLENORCHY are high class Soda Whiskies, of greater age than most brands in the market.

ADELOUR-GLENLIVET is a very old Peat Whisky, (smoky) and could not now be replaced in stock at the price.

Dis well known for its fine, flavour

Ladysmith.

the price they weje

extra for the assault.

first told, and had

It is reported in Pretoria that the Lady Soxefile time ago we reported that torpedo- smith garrison were, on Wednesday night boat No. 6 had run ashore at Tsui Hai Chan, trying to form a passage in the direction of West River, and that Mr. Boughton, Chief the Free State laager, no details have been | Boatswain in the Naval Yard, had been sent to raise her and bring her back to Hongkong. He received.

found the job rather more difficult to was expected and Mr. Read, Engineer of the Torpedo Depot and Mr. Vincent Shipwright, were sent to assist him. It was found that the bont.had struck.on. 2.suck, ber, stam reinaining fast while the after part sank. Owing to

watertight compartments the

the waler

LATER

Lord Roberts, General Lord Roberts has arrived at Mukler River and met with an enthusiastic reception. Inspecting the Highlander's Camp, Lord Roberts congratulated the brigade on their steadiness at Koodoosberg

Colesberg.

Skirmishes continue round Çoksburg.

Kimberley. News from Kimberley dated 6th instant says that the Boers continue bombarding the town and that the women and children are hearing the hardships of the Siege bravely. HONGKONG VOLUNTEER GAZETTE SERVICE.

Cape Colony.

LONDON, February 12th.

It is officially reported from Rensberg that the Boers on the 9th inst. attempted to turn the British right flank but were beaten off and the position maintained. The casualties

were small.

Kimberley,

Kimberly reports that the fighting force (of the Boers?) has increased. On the 7th inst, the Boers were constructing trenches to the Eastward. The re-inforcements have come from Mafeking and include guns.

British Armaments.

It is reported that Japan has allowed the Goverment to take over four, 4-7 guns ordered, at Armstrongs, and that some European States have acted in a similar manner with reference to orders to Vickers, The Government-this acquires a hundred new guns.

WEATHER REPORT.

The Observatory report says:- On the 13th at 11.55 aan. the 'barometer is still falling on the China coast. Pressure is 'low probably in the N, part of the Sea of Japan, and highest over N. China. Gradients slight with light monsoon on the coast and moderate monsoon in the N. part of the China Sea. FORECAST:-Moderate or light E.. winds; cloudy, misty.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

H.M.S. Orlando left yesterday afternoon Manila.

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was kept from catering her stern, but from her engine-rhom forwards she filled. was found her essury to send two lighters, capable of raising too thins each, and by means of salvage utensils, she was raised suficient to beach her, and temporary repairs were done, She was brought in Hongkong last Sunday night, and after a through inspection yesterday, was put into dry dock this moming. The amount of her dainage can he fairly estimated when it is known that the lighters had to go inta dock with her for if they had cast Inuse there is no doubt that she would have sunk

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Messrs. J. Danby, F. P. Harrold, C. Hance, J. flance, R. Henderson, B. G. Huygea, A. H. Hollingsworth, E. Harland, Major johnstone, R.M., L. Lainment, J. J. O'Neill, R.N., Painter, RE, A. Read, R.N, Sayer, W. Stopani, II. S. Vaughan, R. N., and J. Wicka.

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With regard to the proposed fee for a licence to import and deal in arms aud ainmunition, the amount fixed, viz, $1,200, appears to the | Committee to be altogether excessive. The from $10 is influenced by two reason, on the Government, it is presumed in raising the fee

one hand, to cover the expense of working the provisions of the Ordinance; and, on the other hand, to ensure the respectability of licencées. My Committee subinit that those objects might be attained by fixing the fee at some reasonable figure, and therefore strongly recommend this point to the reconst deration of the Government.

"The exemptions in clause 5 of the Bill to those persons required to obtain a licence to wear or carry arms should, the Committee think, be.extended to all Jurors, common aɔ well as special Because (as mentioned in the state. ment of objects and reasons appended to the R.N.Bill) one common juror has abused the privilege is surely a very inadequate pretext for inflicting hardship on all the rest. To meet cases of that

Act 1-Tower green. Act II.-The same at night. Musical Director ...Mr. A. G. Ward. Acting Manager...... Mr. H. C. Nicolle.. Stage Manager......Mr. E. W. Mitchell. Assistant Manager... Mr. J. F. A. Hastings,

The Entirely New Scenery by Mr. H. W.

Bird and Assistants. Incidental Dancosarranged by Mr. G. H.Sextun. | kind, a clause might be introduced in the BiL

ORCHESTRA.

making such abuse punishable by fine and loss

i have the honour to be, Sir,

Your most obedient servant,

R. CHATTERTON WILCOX,

Secretary,

Ist violins, Messrs. C. Schroter, Sydney, C. | of the privilege in perpetuity, Xavier, and Band Sergent Adams, R.W.F 2nd violins, Messrs. J. M. S. Ruzario, Corporal Hunt, R.W.F.; and Bandsinan Thompson, RW.F.; violas, Sapper Wilmshurst, K.E., and Handsman Thompson, R.W.F., Cellos, Mr. Koenig and Corporal Eynott, R.W.F.; bassos, Dr. Swan and Bandsman Gregory, K.W.F. date, Mr. J. D. Osmund; clarionets, Corporal White, R.WV.F. and Handsmen McGuirk and Waterson, R.W.F.; bassoons, landsmen ilo. warth and Brunt, R.W.F.; horns, landsmen Glanville, R.W.F.; and Bandsman Hogg, Tugwell and Walter, R,W.F.; cornets, Corporal RW.F; euphonium, Bandstan Morris, RW.F; drum and triangle, Bandsinan Dyer, R.W.F.

Mr. A. G. Ward.

To Hon. Colonial Secretary.

Memorandum submitted by the Importers and Wholesale Dealers in Arms and Am- munition in Hongkong on the subject of "A Bill, entitled An Ordinance to amend and consolidate the law relating to the "carriage and possession of Arms and "Ammuminion."

1. There is a very extensive trade in Arms hnd Ammunition carried on in Hongkong. The larger and by far the more important part of Gonductor..........

that trade is a wholesale trade, arms and ammu- The Bandsmen of the R.W.F. by kind pernition of all kinds being imported into the Co- misssion of the Colonel and Officers of that lony in buik, being alored in the Colony for Regiment.

longer or shorter periods according to the stato of the market, and heing exported from the Co- lony in steamers under British and foreign tags and not in jinks. That export trade is carried on with Russia, Korea, Japan, China, Tonquin and Cochin-China, the Straits Settlements, Java, Bomeo and even with South America and Mexico,

The staging of the piece was, as is always the case with anything attempted by our local A.D.C., excellent, and Mr. Bird and his assis tants are to be heartily congratulated upon the success of their efforts, for the Tower with its green was most realistic and the moonlight effects were exceedingly pretty. The dresses, loo, are worthy of all praise, particularly those

2. There is also an extensive Retail trade, of the Yeomen, who looked their part to perfec- the Importers selling arms and ammunition in tion, and were bearded like the pard. They larger or smaller quantities to the local dealers, certainly looked a tough lot of customers, and the local dealers selling by retail to with the exception perhaps of a benevo-European customers either resident or in lent looking little old gentleman in the transit, and to Chinese, mainly small traders front rank who had evidently outlived his from neighbouring ports, casual visitors to the Keneration and scorned to dye his silvery locks. Colony and to the junk people.

First and foremost of all however, was Phache. 3. It is clearly recognized that the local trade This is Mrs. Badeley's first appearance upon

in arms and ammunition and the carrying and the longkong or any niber stage and she has possession of arms and aminunition in the every reason to be proud of her debut, With a Colony must be regulated, but, except in so far clear and distinct delivery; whether singing or

as may be necessary for parely local purposes speaking, a charming manner and a total and for rendering the restraints on the local absence of self-consciousnesss or nervous. bade effective, there should be no interference ness, her acting fairly brought down the with the wholesale trade or with the import or busu, particularly in her song “ Where I thy

export of Arms and Ammunition. It is a bride," in which she wons and soothes Shad perfectly legitimate branch of trade. It is bolt to sleep, while she abstracts his keys and entirely untrammelled in England. It is not returns then again. Mrs. Badeley had a good forbidden, by International Law. All foreign part and did full justice to it, never missing a powers have the right and the power to protect cue or a line and entering thoroughly into the themselves by making the import of arms and spirit of it.

ammunition into their respective countries contraband. No country interferes with the trade of its own subjects in contraband, and there is no reason why the Government of this Colony should pass laws to protect Foreign countries.

Mrs. Ross, made a capital Dame Carruthers, her deep voice being panicularly suited to the role, her singing of The Screw may twist receiving well merited applause, as also did her love scene with Sergeant Meryll. The latter was particularly funny and the dance at its con- clusion was well executed. The part is a poor one but in the hands of Mrs, Ross it was render ed one of the leading ones of the piece.

| *gain like a stone--"or lump of lead."

A GREAT gloom has been cast over the little foreign community of Tongshan by the deaths of two of the eldest residents within ten days of each other, and both from virulent small-pox, disease which has been somewhat acute among the Chinese in that district this year Mr. Short, who was the first victim, came to Tonslan from Newcastle some cight years ago a's Foreman Mechanic of the Tongshan Mines, in the employ of the Chinese En

done for him that could be done, but he gineering and Mining Co. Everything was A sweeter Elise Maynard than Mrs. Camp: bell it would be difficult to find. Her succumbed to the terrible malady on the 13th, eleited loud applause as also did I have a Long after her marriage to Fairfax leaving a widow and two children, besides a song," but in the latter her voice appeared to Large circle of friends, to sincerely mourn his be a trifle off colour which is doubtless owing kass. Mr. Hoare ndo was an intimate friend often severe cold from which she is suffering. the above and assisted in nursing him, himself We trust that she will have recovered before the next performance as Mrs. Campbell's voice succumbed to the disease on the 2nd alto. He like, Mi. Short, came to China some eight is one which has only to be heard to be ap years ago, from Brighton, and joined the preciated and it was most unfortunate that she Tongshan works of the Imperial Kailways as should have been indisposed last night. on that of his neighbour was a great shock to Shop Manager. His death following so closely

the little colany there. Both men were about 4 years of age, and leave behind them a record of high ability and integrity, and- both will be greatly missed in the circle where they had made themselves much respected and esteemed. The greatest sympathy is felt for their relatives and friends.~ 7.241. Tiures.

THE A. D. C. PERFORMANCE.

"THE YEOMEN OF THE GUARD”

Last night the Amateur Drainatic Club gave their first performance of Gilbert and Sullivan's opera "The Yeomen of the Guard, to a full, but not crowded house. The plot of the piece is a simple one. Colonel Faifas, a political prisoner confined in the Tower, is to be execut ed, but is saved by Sergeant Meryll, who has served under him, and his daughter Phoebe. The rescue is accomplished by Phicle making forove to the jailor Shadbolt and purloining his

keys, by means of which the Coloud is releas ed and personates Meryll's son and Phube's brother, win has just been made a Yeomen. Colonel Fairfax, however, in order to prevent his money from passing to a bateri relative, an hour before the time appointed, for his exécu- tion, marries Elsie Maynard, a strolling player who is bethrothed to Jack Point the jester, Having been installed as a Yeomen, the rescued Culmuel of course falls in love with his wife and proposes to her in the character of Leonard Meryl! after the news of Fairfax's death is spread by Shadbolt in order to escape punishment for losing his prisoner. Just as pardon arrives and all ends happily, except for the wedding is about to take place, however, a the poor focled foal who dies then and there of grief.

TO-MORROW afternoon, on the Happy Valley, the Hongkong Football Club will play the Officers of the Navy. Kick-off at half-past four. DURING the week endeit toth February, the following cases of communicable disease were reported as occurring in the Colony:-Bubonic Plague, two cases, two deaths; Enteric Fever, two cases, one from H.M.S. phigenia; Small pox, three cases, all fatal.

THE funeral of the late Captain Burnie, whose death we reported yesterday, took place last night at the Protestant Cemetery. A great number of mourners followed the cortege, the obsequies, being performed in the dull twilight, nearly 5.30 p.m., were most impressive. WE would draw attention to the advertisement, appearing in another column, of the Hongkong Football Club, as regards the Grand Stand. it has always appeared a pity to us that, so anany spectators have been obliged to stand throughout a match when many seats have been vacant in the stand. It is only by con- sidering the public's comfort that an organisa-

The following is the caste :-- Sir Richard Cholmonde- ley (Lieutenant of the Tower)

M. C. H. Hay: Colonel Fairfax (urler

sentence of death)... Mr. G. P. Lammert. Sergeant Meryll (of the

Yeomen of the Guard) Mr. C. H. Grace. Leonard Meryl (hisson) Mr. C. II. Laminert. Jack Paint (a strolling

jester).......... Wilfred Shadbolt (Head

Mr. G. H. Sexton.

jaitor and assistant Tormentor)

First Yeaman- Second Yeoma Thind Yeoman.... First Citizen..... Second Citizen

Viscount Sairdale. Mr. A. Stewart. Mr. H. A. Lammert. Dr. J. A. Lowson. Mr. W. Armstrong. Mr. F. P. Harrold. Mr. J. J. O'Neill, R.N.

4. The Importers and Wholesale Dealers in Arms are perfectly willing-(1) to take out a licence to import and deal in Arms and Am- munition (2) to pay a reasonable licence fee, sufficient to cover all the expenses Government may be put to in regulating the local Trade; (3) to register their names, places of business

and godown; (4) 10 report in the Harbour Master or other proper Official, Captain Super- intendent of Police if preferred, all imports and exports of Arms and Ammunition (5) to keep proper stock books; (6) to make periodical re- Jurns; (7) to subunit to examination at all reasonable times of their books and godowns by some responsible Official, and to subject themselves to penalties for any breaches of the law.

Viscount Suurdale shone as Shadbolt, if such a grim personage as an assistant tormentor 5. But the Importers and Wholesale Dealers can ever be said to shine. His duet with Point submit that no licence fee should be levied was capitally rendered, the eccentric dance | beyond what is necessary to cover the Govern at the end being irell received. He looked and ment expenditure; that any higher rate is not acted his part to perfection and his manipulation a licence fee but a tax imposed upon the trade of the thumbscrew was. most realistic. His and an infringement of the freedom of the Post heavy, clumsy lovemaking was most amusing and that the additional trouble and expense and his general depravity immense. But, thrown upon the Importers and Dealers by the M: Grace, as Sergeant Meryll, was stringent provisions of the Ordinance and the quite himself, and that is saying a good deal. If certain diminution of the local trade, is in itself only he would adopt his stage dress in private life a sufficiently heavy tax. A fee of $100 for a he would be the admiration of the whole Colony. Licence to Import and to deal in arms whole- He had every season to be proud of his pata sale is ample a fee of $10 or $20 per annum tire son too, for the Ycoman's dress sat well sufficient licence fee to impose on Retail apon Mr. George Lammert. These two Dealers, whose business is likely to be serious- oki members of A. D. C. ably sustained their ly affected, parts, shing and acfed well and generally con- tributed to the success of the evening. An A. D). C. performance without a Grace and a fair sprinkling of Lammerts would indeed be a strange spectacle. Mr. H. C. Hay, a new, arrival in the Colony, made a capital Lieutenant. His delivery is deep and clear and it would be dif- ficult to find another man and part so well adapted one to the other.

The part of Jack Point, the jester, was well rendered by Mr. Sexton, who kept the whole house in good humour with his clever acting. It is indeed a pity that this is the last A.D.C. production in which he will take part. The character is most difficult one to sustain But Mr. Sexton thoroughly. grasped it, was humorous when humour was required idiotic when idiocy was necessary and sad and doleful in a regular fool's manner when heart broken. Perhaps it is rude to say that the part suited him, but it did, and we don't mean it in the sarcastic way either.

6. The Importers and Wholesale Dealers submit that, if their Godowns and Stores are registered and are opon to the Police inspec tion together with their books, there is amplo security that no arms will be sold or disposed of by them except for export or to Licenced Dealers, and all the restrictions on the removal and conveyance of arms and ammunition in the Colony, so far as they are concerned, ate need-:

7. They suggest that any arms or ammunt tion that it may be necessary for them to move in the Colony whether for export or from go- down to godown, or for delivery to other dealers in the Colony on sale, shall be sufficiently pro- tected if the coolie carrying the arms or ammu- nition is provided with a statement properly authenticated in writing of the kind, number and quantity of the arms or ammunition or both that are being moved, of the name of the Dealer moving the arms, &c, and of their immediate destination, such statement to be on a form ants and the chorus generally they are all each dealer. Where there are more coolies As for the citizens, tlie headsman and assist supplied on payment by the Government to worthy of mention, but we cannot, unfortunately, than two employed a Head Coolie should devote the whole paper to the play. Will they accompany them bearing the certificate. The please think of soine pretty sentences and.com-requirement of the Dill that no arms or sider them written, printed and published. The ammunition shall be moved without a. re- orchestra, under the conductorship of Mr. moval permit, or exported without-an' ex- Ward, was in capital form and every credit is port permit is an unnecessary impediment- due to him for the able manner in which he in the way of business in Hongkong. It takes has trained them and also the chorus but we have said as much as space permits and must say more after the next performance. Those who were not there last night have every reason to regret it.

HONGKONG GENERAL CHAMBER

OF COMMERCE.

·Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce,

toth January, 1900.. Sir, I have now the pleasure of forwarding a copy of the suggestions offered by the firms interested in the arms trade on the Bill for the amendment of the arms and ammunition Mrs. W.W.Campbell.ordinance now under consideration, by the Legislative Council, and at the same time must heg you to excuse the unavoidable delay in its transmission,

Elsie Maynard (astmil

ing singer) Phoebe Meryll (Sergeant

Meryl's daughter)... Mrs. Badcity.. DameCarruthers (house

kceperat the Tower)... Mrs. Ross. Kate (her Niece)... Mrs. Lowson,

tion, of any description, can hope to obtain The Headinan their suppport. We are pleased to see that the H.K. F.C. have fully realized this. LORD Roberts, says the Outlook, learnt the news of his sons' death at the Travellers' Club, He was talking to a distinguished general at a little distance from the tape, round which was E is of superb quality and pro-formed a circle of members. Someone who did nounced by ledling local commois not know he was present, exclaimed: "Good"

Tam instructed by the Committed to state seurs to be the best brand in the that?" cried Lord Roberts, elbowing his way Heaveris Hobs's son is killed" "What's

that they trust His Excellency the Governor. will see his way to give full consideration to Longkong market.

to the tape. He read the fatal intelligence. H.K.R, Mr. V. Armstrong, Lieut. A. L. Bar- enclosed memorandum, which has been com- Mr. J. Aitken, R.N., Capt. 1; G. Anderson. the amendments to the Bill suggested in the and then walked out of the club without a rett, H.K.R., Mr. A. Chapman, Mr. J. Cumpiled by those who are thoroughly conversant word, the members gazing after him with silent ming. Mr. E. C. Emmett, Mr. L. Glissmann, will all the aspects and conditions of the and affectionate sympathy.

Mr. E. E. Hill, Mr. H. A. Lamment, Dr. J. A trade.

A. 8. WATSON & CO., LIMITED THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY.

"YEOMEN OF THE GUARD."

two or three days to get a permit as a rule and. from noon on Satirday until to a.m, on Monday and on holidays no permit can be applied for or obtained. Much business is no done by wire, steamers remain in port but very few days, and much valuable business is lost by the necessity of getting an export or removal permit, MUDA

48. The forfeiture of arms being moved for any purpose unaccompanied by a certificate such as is above mentioned will be in nearly all cases a more than sufficient punishment for. any neglecting

9. An effective use by: the Police of the power to aspect books and examine and check stocks will prevent any improper disposition of either arms or animunnión. –

To: With reference to the export of arms and ammunition to China in foreign-builcships and steamers, the Importers and Dealers submit that there should be no restriction whatever." They can only go to open ports and the Imperial Maritime Customs are fully competent to enforce the laws of China with reference to to protect Chinese interests at these ports and contraband

Imponers and Wholesale Dealers holde ing licene and registered as such should pot