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THEATRE

CITY HALL.

ROYAL,

MR. HENRY DALLAS' COMIC OPERA SEASON.

TO-NIGHT,

AND

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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 1901.

Intimatious.

EYE

SIGHT.

ME N. LAZARUS, Occulist-Optician, of London and Calcutta, may be consulted for SPECTACLES at 16, Queen's Road Central, (R. HOUGHTON & Co.) (Nearly opposite the HONGKONG HOTEL). Business hours-9 A.M. to 5 P.M.

hat the available area of the shelter has been very considerably reduced since the breakwater was first constructed, by the silting up of the landward portion of the anchorage. We think that we are correct in saying that the Causeway Bay shelter is incapable of accommodating one fifth of the junks, sampans and lighters plying in the waters of the Colony, to say nothing of launches; though certainly these latter are far less helpless in typhoon weather than sailing craft, and can generally find some safe Anchorage further afield.

This being the case, by far the greater pro A GREAT proportion of cataracts, and

diseases affecting those advancing in life portion of our small craft must, in the event of occur to those having some deficiency in the construction of the eyes-the many years of

A typhoon, seek shelter in some other place 'Eye Strain' ending in serious forms of disease.

than the Causeway Bay anchorage. "So lung as THE CHARMING CHINESE OPERA | Glasses specially adapted in youth to those the centre of the typhoon does not approach to requiring them save and preserve the sight. close to the Colony as to cause the wind to shift Constantly recurring headaches, spells of right round to the opposite point of the compass dimness when reading, weak eyes, the letters from which the gale commenced, those craft running together; any of these symptoms indi- cate a deficiency in the form of the eye requir-which have taken heed of the Observatory, war ing Classes only to correct and care.

Mr. LAZARUS supplies his SPECTACLES passes so near to us as to cause a great change ings are comparatively safe. But when the centre only after testing the sight.

in the direction of the wind, it is next door to an (1453b

impossibility for these craft to find an anchor- age other than Causeway Bay which will not necessitate their being on a lee shore daring some period of the blow. It is true that it is very seldom that a typhoon passes so close to

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tion. The fact remains that so long as no adequate shelter is provided, a large number of craft must be lost from being caught upon a lee shore whenever a typhoon passes close to

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MR. Norman MacEwen, eldest son of Mr. A. . MacEwen, of Messrs. Jardine Matheson & Co., Shanghai, has been garetted to the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders..

Hamburg Amerika Linie will open their own offices in Queen's Building on the 1st April, under the management of Messis: K: Oldörp and W. von unsos, as announced in our advertisement columns..

"BAN TOY" AT THE THEATRE, | ALICE MEMORIAL AND NETHER

SOLE HOSPITALS,

Morton, has been running in the home theatres This Chinese opera, written by Edwáni

for some little time, and the first production of Comedy Company fully upheld the reputation it in the Colony last night by the Dallas musical which it has gained. The Theatre Royal, was, as as the, previous nights, well filled with

'an expectant audience, pr

FINANCE COMMITTEE.

mittee of the Alice Memorial and Netherole The annual meeting of the Finance Com Hospitals was held at the former hospital yes. terday afternoon at five o'clock, the Hon. J. H. Stewart Lockhart, C.M.G., in the chair. The gentlement present were the Hon, Dr. Ho. Kai founder of the Alice Memorial Hospital), Mr. tendent and secretary), Dr Thomson, and the A. Muckenzie (treasurer), Dr. Gibson (superin- Rey, A. Wells,

Hr. D. Wood and Mr. C. Palmer.

The Chairman read letters of apology from

The music is already well-known and is con- sidered by some to be the finest that is con- We are informed by Messrs. Lamke & Roggetion is that of San Toy, a girl, but who is tained in any English opera. The representa from Messrs. Win. G. Haje & Co., Saigon, to sent for by the Emperor, and on arrival at that they have received telegraphic advices supposed by all but a few to be a boy, being the effect that 12 days' quarantine including Peking, she is at ance raised to the question: passage has been imposed at Saigon on alt able honour of being the Emperor's favourite arrivals from Hongkong,

The misules of the previous annual meeting wife. After many ups and downs every having been road and approved, the election of thing is made satifactory to all parties,

office-bearers was proceeded with. piece. Miss Evelyne de Worms sings "stion of the Hon. JH. Stewart Lockhart as and really the music is the main featuré of the The Hon. Dr. Bo Kai proposed the re-elec- nice to be a boy sometimes, in very clever style, and "I'm so fond of a little bit of fun," done great service for the hospital, and would chairman. He said Mr. Lockhart had already the latter just after she learns that she is not to doubtless do as much again. It was to be hoped

ing and her acting is a perfect treat, the like Chairman of the Finance Committee. leave the Emperor's palace. This charming that as long as Mr. Lockhart was with them he actress has a very pleasing manner in sing would render help by filling the position of The Rey. A, Wells seconded, and the motion was carried onanimously.

Tu Nippon Yaten Kaisha, says the Straits Times, is reported to have chartered several vessels in England, among them being the Neptune and the Titanic, both of which are on These vesesels are expected to call here to the way out, to conver cargoes of coal to Japan.

coal.

THE Hon. Treasurer of the Alice Memorial and Nethersole Hospitals begs to acknowledge with thanks the following donations to the funds of the Hospitals

Tsoi Chee Mei..... Rev. J. S. Wasson ...... Sums under $5.........

....$35

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The Band of the Royal Welch Fusiliers will play at the Hongkong Hotel to-morrow (Satur day) evening, from 8 10 9.30 p.m.:-

March

..-Selection

3.-Vaise

*-- Came! Sola

-Danos.

PROGRAMME. "Father' Gog'eni"

San Toy"

"MI Dorado Douglas Gordon

L/C Balstridge

A Runaway Girl Mein Rosben"...

Extra.

*****. Henry VIII.

God sare the King.

William Jane Ruzic. Lawrance Itellie

Coryli .....Anger.

of which is not seen every day, not by any means. "Rhoda and her Pagoda" is sung very nicely by Miss May Norton and she had to respond to a clamourous encore,

Mr. G. L. Wilson gives "Tommy Atkins" in good style and was loudly applauded for his song. The style was very good but the voice was weak, evidently owing to a cold. Mr. Harold Godwin shone in "I mean to introduce them into China. His voice is admirably suited to this class of | song and he had to return and satisfy the de- mands of his listenars. He took the mandarin's part exceedingly well and acted the Chinaman

The Chairman thanked Dr. Ho Kai for the flattering way in which he had referred to his service in the chair, and assured the meeting of his efforts to promote the interests of the institution.

The Superintendent's report of the Alice Memorial and Nethersole Hospitals for, the

ar 1.900 was laid on the table, Mr. Mackenzie then read his report for the year ended 31st January. The report stated calling on shareholders to pay up shares in full, that owing to the Land Investment Company all through.

The hit of the crening was the papu-general account. The balance had thus been the sum of $4,875 had been diverted from the lar song "The Chinese soldier man" by Mr. Brought to the wrong side, but the money thus Henry Dallas. He created roars of laughter invested would in future bring regular retums and amusement by the verses relating to the each year, and in the meantime the bank was Scotch, Irish, Yankee, and Kruger soldier agreeable to advance an overdraft on their men, In this role Mr. Dallas proves himself to be an actor of no mean order and many had been made, as some knew, to get this Account at a small rate of interest. An effort Vandervall rounds of applause are showed upon him, money, and a friend of the hospital liad practi Miss de Worms and Mr. Dallas are particularly cally guaranteed half. The expenses for the worthy of mention for the excellence of theiract THE following is the programme of music to being and singing. A weak point in the production due mainly to increases in various items.

year were heavier than thosd of the year before, played by the Band of the Royal Welch Fusi San Toy's lover, the "Captain" should be far less and surgical appliances, the increase against of the character is Captain Dobby Preston. As salaries, which had increased by $204, medical liers at the Officers' Mess, Murray Barracks, reserved and should be far more responsive to to-night, commencing at 8 p.m.;-

the sympathy and devotion which is perfected the last item about $170. A very gratifying which amounted to over $1,000, and sundries, in the characterising of Sen Toy by Miss de feature of the income side was the steadiness Worms. It is a mialako which can easily be

with which European and other subscriptions remedied and one which will render almost were coming in. The sum of $2.599.49 had perfect the production of a charming opera, if been received, ilus year from bequests, and the attention is given to this little matter.

increase over last year from ordinary sources had actually been $922.27. In concluding, Mr. Mackenzie said he regretted that pressure of business made it necessary for him to retire from the office of treasurer. He suggested Mr David Wood, auditor, as his successor,

Overture.

If the damage sustained by the Godown Company alone in the last typhoon amosated to $10,000, it is easily to be seen that the loss of the whole Colony as regards small craft must have run into hundreds of thousands Selection

3. Pulka. of dollars. And it is equally patent that by far the greater proportion of this loss would have been saved had there been a sufficiently large typhoon shelter or shelters to have accom- modated the whole of the junks, sampaos, lighters and launches of the Colony, During the last ten years there have been five severe typhoons and the loss sustained by small craft in them must, at a very moderate estimate, have amounted to half a million dollars of more. Now, if the construction of one or two more breakwaters will mean the saving to the Colony of half a million dollars in launches, Tighters, sampans and junks every ten years, surely it is the duty of the Government to undertake the construction of these break-THR waters at once. The acquisition of the New Territory has placed at the disposal of the Government several areas which are handy and suitable for the construction of typhoon shelters. In a typhoon hundreds of craft seck shelter in Yau-ma-ti and Kowloon Bays, and THORNE'S BLEND and WATSON's were shelters constructed in either of these

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NOTICE.

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localities we are sure that the accommodation, thus provided would be eagerly sought by craft of every description, and the loss of lives and vessels in a typhoon would be reduced to a minimum..

We congratulate Mr. KESWICK upon the manner in which be introduced the subject at the meeting of the Godown Company, and trust that he will not allow it to rest, but will bring

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Sourire D'avill"... Depret. 4.Selection..

"Nell Gwynne". Planquette, s-Intermezz

Endoria

Anger 3--Valse...

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Waldteufel Extras. invatle 1.--Cornet Solo....."Douglas Gorton ".....Lawrence Kellie. "Theodoria" 3.-olka.....

*Mein Rosehen * Le Thiere. 3. H. MOIR, Band Master.,

& T. Times is again complaining that serious consequences will some day result if no steps are taken to prevent the French soldiers going about the Settlements with armis, Three Zouaves recently were parading along Meadows Road, one with his sword drawn, and after making a lunge at a passing China- man, the man ained a blow at a young English.

As soon as the curtain was raised it was evident that "San Toy" was to be a success. The scenery was remarkably well placed and the orchestra under the directorship of Mr. to so successful a conclusion. Vallance went a long way to bringing the piece

Li..........

CHARACTERS:

.........................Mr. Henry Dallas. Sir Bingo Preston-British Con- Mr. Archus Stanfor

stil at Pyska Pong Sing Bramine creat Fo

Lieut. Harvey Tucker The Emperor

pa Chinese Student

Mr. James Sharp .................Mr. Geo. F. Wilson. Me. I. Manro, Mr. J. B. Ferrell Yen Howa Mandarin

Mr. Herold Godwin Captain Kouble Preston Son of Mr. Hugh Metcalfe.

Sir Bingo Preston...}

Wang Lung-Perpetual Corporal) Yung Sc...)

of the Emperor's Ow Sicti

The Little Wives King.. of Yen How Bu Yon

May Norton. Miss Zaidie Maackton, Miss Miole Evelyne Miss Hottie Peel. Miss Hery!. Mackay. Miss Glyan Miss Nance Leslie..

man riding past on his bicycle. The sword Poppy-Daughter of Sic Bing....Miss Bertha Kuster. happily missed the lad's head and struck a spoke of his wheel. Only a German police. man was within hail and the cyclist being unable to speak German could not explain his grievance, and the three Frenchman were soon out of sight. There seems no real reason why French soldiers should parade this Settlement at all. The French Concession is large enough for all their requirements and they should be required to keep within its limits.

it to the notice of the Council at the very earliest opportunity. Hongkong's very exis- tence depends upon its shipping and it is only reasonable to demand that some degree of con. We have received from the Daily Press Office THE HAMBURG AMERIKA LINIE, and pronounced by lead-sideration should be shown to its local cinit, a copy of a little work entitled " From Forts. OFFICE at HONGKONG, Queen's Building, ing local connoisseurs to which feed the shipping, in the matter of pro-mouth to Peking via Ladysmith with a Naval

be the best brand in the HAMBURG AMERIKA LINIE,Hongkong Market.

HAMBURG, will establish their own

on the 1st of APKI..

The Undersigned have been appointed LOCAL MANAGERS.

. Hongkong Office,

K. OLDÖRP

W. VON JANSON,

Hongkong, 15th March, 1901.

Managers, [331C

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BIRTHS.

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A QUANTITY OF

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“NFORMATION has been received from the

'PRACTICE will take place as under:-

On the night of the 10th March, 1901, com.

mencing about 6.30 o'clock, from Wong nei-chong Battery, in a Northerly direc tion, over a sea range.

All Ships, Junks, and other Vessels are cau- tioned to keep clear of the Rauges,

By Command,

:

J. H. STEWART LOCKHART, Colonial Secretary. Colonial Secretary's Office,

·Hongkong, 15th March, 1991,

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

[333c

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FIRING will take place from Lai-cbi-kok on the afternoon of TUESDAY, the 19th instant, in a Westerly direction.

By Command,

[334€

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Colonial Secretary. Colonial Secretary's Office,

Hongkong, 15th March, 1901.

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THE

BENCLEUCH,

MARRIAGE.

On Saturday, the and inst., at St. George's Church, Penang, by the Rev. H. C. Henham, M.A., Acting Colonial Chaplain WINIFRED CARFRAY, 18cond daughter of F. }, C. Ross, of Penang, Barrister-at-Law, to GEORGE MOUT DUNDAS MOUAT, eldest son of the late Archibald Ralph Dundas-Mouat, Manchester, England, parvatamant

The Hongkong Gelegraph

HONGKONG, FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 1901.

NOTES AND COMMENTS.

Typhoon Shelters.

At the meeting of the Hongkong and Kow. loon Wharf and Godown Co., Ld., held yester- day, the Chairman, the Hon. J. J. KESWICK, touched upon a subject to which we have fre: quently attempted to direct the attention of the Authorities, viz, the necessity for the provision: of further shelters for craft during typhoons.

Mr. KESWICK said:"This Causeway Bay shelter, which no doubt was good enough for the days when it was made, is barely sufficient to receive small craft alone, and quite inade- quate for the hundreds, if not thousands, of cargo boats and other craft that need protection in the typhoon season. The anchorage off Yau- ma-ti is good so long as the wind remains in one direction, viz, from the North East, but forms a most dangerous trap in the event of it shifung, as was the case in the November. typhoon and it is to be hoped that further ac comodation may be provided in time to avoid a repelition of the damage dong on that occasion." And he also stated that, had more shelter been. available for the Godown Company's craft during the typhoon, of November last, the damage sustained by the Company (amounting to no less than $10,000) would have bean con

Captain Thomson, will be despatched as above siderably less

on THURSDAY, the 21st instant.

For Freight, apply to

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We fully endorse Mr. KESWICK's remarks

vision of typhoon shelters,

TELEGRAMS.

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS. RUMOURED NEW ISSUE OF CONSOLS.

LONDON, March 13th. It is rumoured that the Government in- tend to issue50,000,000 in Console as a war loan.

CABINET COUNCIL.

At a special Cabinet Council held yester day, it is understood that important news from South Africa was considered.

Counter-Moves,

TUAN AND TUNG PREPARE TO RESIST, MOVEMENT TO RESTORA THE DOWAGER AND ABANDON ALL REFORMS,

PEKING, March 9, The Emperor is trying to weed out those of his advisers who are not well posted on reform. He questions then all sharply, and reprimands them if they do not satisfy him. He has asked the viceroys and provincial governors to send him new advisers of the right sort.

Lu Chuan-lin, representative of the Board of Rites and favourite of the Dowager, has sont Empress Dowager's regency and the abandon. in a memorial urging the. restoration of the ment of reform proposals.

Tung Fachsiang and Price Tuan are making a combined protest against the punishments imposed on them.-New Press.

WEATHER REPORT.

Brigade." As may be guessed from the title, the book deals with the experiences of the crew of the Terrible, both in South Africa and in China and gives a very good aud clear account of the part taken by them in both campaigns. It is written by a member of the crew of the big cruiser over the initials GC and is, so the author says, but a forerunner of a larger illustrated work which it is his inten- tion to publish at the close of his ships com- mission. The story of the work of the Terribles is given in narrative form and contains much of interest to the general reader, while some good maps aid one considerably in understand ing the operations described. The book will be on sale to-morrow at the local booksellers cover $1.00, boards $1.50. and the Royal Naval Canteen, price, paper

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Miss Yioler Capel.. Miss Montague. Miss Daisy Albert, Miss Topsy Albert.

San Top-Daughter of Yes Ilow.. Miss Evelyne de Worms.

Mr. Dallas must feel gratified with the suc cess with which the company acquitted itself, and crowded houses are assured for as long as he cares to favour us with productions which Can co can come up to the standard of that of "San

Toy" will be withdrawn after Saturday and Laspite of its continued popularity "Fan replaced by that much-talked about attraction "The Belle of New York" which has created such, a boom in all parts of the World. First produced at the Casino Theatre, New York, it drew the whole, American Metropo- lis in crowds. Later, on being transferred sensation on record, running for over two years to London, it created the greatest theatrical

made arrangements to produce this charming to phenomenal business. When Mr. Dallas play in the East it was at first doubted whether its peculiar style would find favour. The first night in Calcutta, however, dispelled any doubts, and the piece ran for three weeks consecutive- ly to record houses. Our readers will learn with a good deal of pleasure that Miss Madge Angelique on Monday night. This will be the Grey (Mrs. Henry Dallas) will appear as Cora first appearance this season of this talented actress, who has given local theratreggers many a proof of her sterling ability. We must con gratulate her on her recovery from the severe accident she met with in Dargeeling.

AT THE MAGISTRACY.

THE PRAYA OUTRAGE. The two coolies, Yeung Kun and Lo Taoi, connection with the outrage on the Praya yes who were arrested by Chinese detective 312 in terday, were charved before Mr. Hazeland this morning with throwing a corrosive fluid upon stores, at H. M. Naval Yard, with intent to the complainant, F. G. Reck, leading mais of

burn.

Master) appeared to defend for the second Mr. Hays (Messrs. Johnson Stokes and defendant.

The case was remanded.

Dr. Thomson moved, the adoption of the treasurer's report, and commented on its favour. able nature.

The Hon. Dr. Ho Kai, in seconding, re- gretted Mr. Mackenzie having to retire, and, spoke highly of the work he had done.

The mation for the adoption of the report

was carried.

The Rev. A. Wells then proposed a vote of thanks to Mr. Mackenzie, and moved that his name be added to the list of the Finance Com mitter.

This was unanimously agreed to.

On the motion of, Mr. Mackenzie, seconded by Dr. Gibson, Mr. David Wood was elected to the office of treasurer..

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On the suggestion of the Chairman, Drs. Thomson, Gibson, and Ho Kai, and Mr. Mac kenzie were appointed to revise and strengthen the Finance Committee, their suggestions to be finally laid before a general committee.

on the satisfactory condition of the finances of The Chairman, in his speech, commented the hospital, and drew comparisons between the figures of last year and those of the present year. He also paid a tribute to Mr. Mackenzie's suitability as treasurer, and expressed satisfac tion that he would still be associated with them on the Finance Committen. He said he had always thought that the Chinese should come forward more readily than they do in support, of the institution and show that they were really grateful for the work which was being done for them. In conclusion be congratulated the Superintendent (Dr. Gibson) on having been able to give such a satisfactory report.

This was all the businees.

FOOTBALL.

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MADAME ZARIA.

Madame Zoria to-day and after waiting until a gentleman who happened to be consulting her A representative of the Telegraph called upon

at the time had been disposed of, was usbered into her presence. Madame Zaria was born in

She works with the aid of cards. Our repre in telling fortunes in all quarters of the globe. Alaska and has been for many years engaged.

sentative was first requested to place his left hand upon a card and wish and this' having been done and the cards cut, also with the left hand, the telling of the fortune was proceeded with Madame Zaria was able red in the past, and she then proceeded to to tell him several things which had occur

THE February number of The Argery contains No. III of Letters to Jack Cornstalk A Mid- land Village. The letter is supposed to be written from an Australian in England to his friend in Australia, and is full of comment on English people of different classes, their ways of life, manners and views. A summary does not flatter us, but we are afraid there is a deal ef truth in it, and it is certainly well worth reading, to see ourselves as others see us, writer's views about the new-old-fashioned vil The lage, where "if you take a Les to £30 collage, you are known as those or them new people in that house if you take a £50 to £60 house, you Loo or too house you are Mr. and Mrs. Brown- are the new people in Blank Villa; if you take a

Jones or whatever your name may be," is amus ing and is very little, if at all, exaggerated. Perhaps English people have always had aon Crown Land yesterday.

Before Mr. Kemp this morning the masters of three junks were charged with trespassing taint of the snob about them, but we believe They pleaded not guilty, but upon the evidence foretell the future, predicting both good and ill.

they were convicted, and the first defendant fortune, but as the former more than counter- was fined Ses or in-default of payment, imthat her outline of the future, with one or two balanced the latter our representative hopes prisonment with hard labour for three weeks exceptions, will prove to be as true as her ap weeks hard labour and the third defendant parent knowledge of the past. At all events. the second defendant was fined $30. or six was fined 5 or four days.

he seems to think that there is a good time caming for hun, but has not as yet volunteered, to give pecuniary aid to his colleagues on the staff on the strength of it. Madanie Zafia may be consulted daily at No.3 Duddell Street Room 15, entrance opposite Lammert's Sale Room.

the jerry-builder and runner-up of these varieg: ated brick desirable residences," with his The Observatory report says

odious tons "Detached, scini- detached On the 15th at 12.5 p.m. the barometer is etc., has much to answer for This," says sing in N. China, the low pressure area having the writer, is a pretty place, and a healthy passed Eastwards towards the Sea of Japali place, and a bright place all the summer, and The monsoon will probably freshen in S, China the well-to-do" people ought to be happy and the N. part of the China Sea, Forecast-hut I believe they are the most miserable N.E. winds, freshening; changeable, some people on the face of God's earth. It's all on drizzling rain or mist.

account of the struggle to keep up the appear ance of being twice as rich as they are." And who that knows English suburbs and growing villages can doubt that there is much truth in this? In fact, English people as a rule seem nowadays to live up to and in many cases beyond their incomes. The servant and mis. tress question, and the village postmaster, who is also the general dealer in sweets, fly-papers,

tatoes cloy come in for a share of discussion. in the letters all amusingly told, and without

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

THE French mail of the 11th February was delivered in London on the 14th inst

Fche de Chine, of itih inst, says that it has just been learned that the Emperor of China has been dead for some months,

GIBE, LIVINGSTON & Co, during typhoon wether ill show that li

An inspection of the Causeway Bay shelter THE Lendon Sportsman states that King much malice apparently. The worst of it is,

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TRESPASSING ON CROWN LAND.

The fines were all paid

THE PLAGUE.

Number of cases reported (Chinese-45 op till room of the 14th Other Asiatics o March, 1901

(Europeans...... Number, of cases reported Other Asiatics I (Chinese 3 during the past 24 hours Europeans,

QUARANTINE AT RANGOON.

We have received the following froci, the Colonial Secretary's Office for publication

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION,

Total number of cases reported to date...49 Number of deaths reported (Chinese .........44lished for general information

up till noon of the 14th Other Asiatics. Marche, 196r mesure Europeans..... Number of deaths reported Other Asiaties

Chinese during the past 24 hours

The following Telegram has been received from the Government of Rangoon, and is puls

** Hongkon leclared infected: Informed

Wagshipplae fimps, Letter follows By Comma on 24PEKA

JHA STEWART