December $637, January $860, February $709 and March $707, so that it will be seen that the cost of lighting the market is very considerable, and to provide a lamp in each shop will largely Increase that cost.
Hon. F. H, May-Well the people have not got enough light.
Dr. Clark said that if they were going to pro- vide a 16 candle power lamp to each stall they would double the cost of the present lighting. At present they had to pay about $7,000 a year and if they did what was proposed they would have to pay $13,000 or $14,000 a year, Possibly If they provided a lamp for each shop they could do without the light in the passages. That however would only be an experiment
Mr. Osborne-Why can't you make the stall holders pay for it? They are using paraffin lamps at present, and it will be better for thera if you substitute electric lamps:
Dr. Clark-I think the Board, or the 're- eldent, should consider the question of lighting the marke's, and to insist upon having electric lamps in place of the parafin ones,
The Chairman-If you make such a rule you must have a meter..
Hon. F. H. May-It struck us that the tight was wasted. It was so high up.
Dr. Clark-Well, it was made to include the shop and side streets. I think it would be better to have small tamps for, the shops.
Mr. Osborne asked what the Electric Com- pany would light up the market for.
Dr. Clark- pay $2 a month for a 16 candle power lamp in the house. That is for the cur rent, but does not include the rent.
Dr. Clark--I think we might refer this matter to the Director of Public, Works for further in formation.
Hon, F. H. May I would like to say that if we had a lump over each shop and turned the others out, I believe myself there, would be quite enough light.
Mr. Osborne-You don't want the light out- side; you want it in the shop.
Hon. F. H. May-it's a waste there. Mr. Osborne That's lighting the road. Mr. Brewin-It's the fish market that wants lighting badly,
Hon. F. H. May-Yes! they want a lot of light in dealing with fish.
It was eventually resolved to refer the ques- tion to the Direcior of Public Works for fur ther information and report.
The Chairman said in reply to Mr. Browin's minute that it was part of Mr. Ladd's duties to. sce to the inspection of the markets..
A NEW SLAUGHTER-IDUSR.
Dr. Clark said I think we should provide a small Slaughter House at Shaukiwan. It has been wanted for some years past. I move that the Government be asked to build one.
Mr. Osborne seconded and the motion was carried.
PLAGUE AT MANILA.
On the motion of Dr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Osborne, the Board declared the port of Manila infected with plague.
RINDERPEST AT FOKFULAM,
Dr. Clark stated that with regard to the rinderpest at Pokfulam since the last meeting If of the cattle had dierl, and 16 had recovered, two of them not having contracted the disease at all. The last case which occurred was on 21st March, and the last death was, on 25th March. 14 young animals had been put in with a view to lymph, and the last of them was put in the sheds on 21st March, but none of them had been affected. It was necessary to con tinue the employment of the watchmen. THE ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE
OF THE AUSTRALIAN NAVAL BRIGADE.
The steamer Chingts (British transport too), having on board the officers and men of the Australian Naval Contingent, arrived in the harbour on Thursday morning at ten o'clock from Taku, which port she left on the 29th ult. The Naval Brigade, which is composed of vol- unteers from New South Wales and Victoria, consists of about 420 officers and men, under the command of Captain Gillespie, R.N. Captain Connor, New South Wales, and Captain Tick ell, Victoria, are the officers in charge of the two detachments, which include about fifty marines from New South Wales. "These had previously volunteered to go to South Africa, but were left behind, and being under canvas when the Naval Brigade was mobilised, offered their services and were accepted as a composite part of the contingent. The Brigade, which left Sydney on 18th August, arrived at the seat of war in October, too late to take part in active fighting. They took their share in the March to Paolingfu, when the Boxers retreated without offering resistance. The Victorians were selected for police duty in Tientsin, whilst the volunteers from New South Wales were stationed at l'cking in three different detach- ments one, at Chang Wang Fu, another at the Legations, and a third at the Lama Tem ple. Their duties consisted principally of police patrolling and guarding the railway between Peking and Tientsin. The New South Wales contingent reipained at Peking from October till the end of last month, when, with the Victorian detachment, they were relieved by the draft of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers which left here about the middle of March by the Chinglu, Suventeen inen of the New South Wales detachment were left behind, they have ing on the 25th I volunteered for railway duty between Peking and Tientsin. On assum- ing this duty they were discharged from the contingent. The men are in splendid health and spirits, and have but one regret-that they were not priviliged to take an active part in the quelling of the Boxers. The Chingtu, besides coaling, has taken on board one or two new twelve-pounders which were left here when the contingent called on its way North. It is hoped that Sydney will be reached in time to enable the Brigade to take part in the Com- monwealth celebrations following on the arrival of the Duke and Duchess of York.
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that has been shown during the past year, of the readiness of all our colonies to play a man's part in the defence of the Empire we might well quote Shakespeare and say "Come the three corners of the world in Arms and we will shock them." He wal- comed them back from their duty in North China and wished them to remember that in all probability the distant future of the far East would be in the hands of Australia and when that day came he had no doubt that the men of the Commonwealth would prove themselves worthy sons worthy fathers. As the repre- sentative of their King in Hongkong he thanked them in the name of the great Empire to which they all belonged for the readiness with which they had volunteered for active service under the old flag (Cheers).
upon him of the excellent training that such n school affords, Mr. Harold Godwin would be a valuable accession of strength to any theatri cal enterprise. Joined to a natural talent for acting, he possesses a strong, clear and tuneful voice. To our thinking he is at his best Yen How in "San Toy. As Saifkias in the, "Belle". he is in a part very familie to him; forke has often played it at the Shaftesbury with the original company. His appearance aids him in the delineation of the naval or military officer so frequently the her in musical comedy and unlike too many others he looks the part. He is an excellent stage-manager; and produced the "Belle of New York" for Mr. Dallas,
The veteran actor Mr. Ferrell is equally clever in humorous and in serious parts.
The ex- périence of years shows in every gesture, every movement. His great strength lies in the quiet perfection of his acting. He never for a moment allows himself to over-do even the most comic character; and his playing is al THE DALLAS COMPANY AT THE ways an exposition of excellent comedy and never degenerates into broad farce. His best
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personation is perhaps, the Marquis Imari in The Geista"; though he is irresistibly amus. ing as the Emperor in "San Toy."
Captain Gillispie then called for three cheers for the Governor of Hongkong, which were heartily given.
Belle of New York" took place on Thursday The last and final performance of "The
night, when Mr. and Mrs. Dallas took their benefit, which they so richly deserve. The Theatre was well fited, which ought speak well for the bencft, but the attendance' has been splendid througout the whole of the season, which must be a matter of much grati- fication to Mr. Dallas, and his manager Mr. Bertram, Herman. The different parts were well sustained, but the opera is so well known here that comment world be useless. Numerous domi tributes were handed to the ladies, Miss Violet Capel charming audience with an entirely new dance, which was well received, She is really a most graceful dancer, and it is a treat to watch her graceful movements. Mr.
·Dallas introduced new sang entitled "Bur- lington Bertie which he gave with his usual Spirit. This talented company give to-night their final performance, when "San Toy "is to be staged by special request, The Theatre is sure to be packed to the doors, as the public are always loath to let Mr. and Mrs. Dallas depart from these shores. They are sure to get a royal send of to-night and they well. deserve it. We understand the Company leave for Singapore on Monday.
A CRITICAL APPRECIATION, Among the many disadvantages entailed by residence in the East is the losing touch with pecially with things theatrical. A new opera current life in the old country, and more es
England, to enthusiasm; and runs successfully is produced; rouses the play-loving people of
for a long season until something equally good is found to take its place. But to us exiles in a far land, it is known only by the critiques and sketches with which the Home papers are filled on its production; or the chance account of some recent einigrant from Europe. Echoes of its music come to us occasionally from a military band or the mare indifferent instru- mentality of a young lady, and a piano; but of the chasms and humours of the piece itself we can form no conception. The man, then, who, taking, pity on our forlorn condition, brings abroad a company of really good artistes and gives us a fair presentation of the theatrical triumphs that are as household words to us, deverves to rank as a public benefactor. In the Colonial list of Birthday Honours his name merits inclusion before that of a petty official whose only claim to notoriety is the building of an indifferent bridge or a Bill for the taxa- tion of the floating population of Hongkong,
Such a man is Mr. Henry Dallas. The. bestowal of a C. B. would scarcely repay the debt we owe him for many a dull hour bright- ened by the artistic labours of his excellent company.
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Mr. Metcalle's soft and melodious baritone shows to best advantage in the music of "The Geisha"; anil, save for a litde, possibly andon. acious,, affectation his acting in every piece is natural and good.
For broad and amusing farce Mr. Munro shines supreme. His Brother Jamarind in "The Runaway Girl was almost worthy of the Gaiety itself. Like Mr. Ferrell his experience has taught him never to over-step, the line between humour and vulgarity. He was ex- cellent as the Major in "The Gay Parsienne." As the Jealous Gallic husband in The French Maid" he was intensely good; and his render ing of the song "Je ne le comprends pas "was one of the best things in the piece. He is best as the "polite lunatic" in the “Belle of New York." Mr. Wilson has a good appear- ance; and impressed us as a coming actor
Seldom, indeed, are the travelling companies that bring to the East the music of the West fortunate enough to number among their artistes one with a voice at all approaching that of Miss Evelyne de Worms. Not many, in- deed, of the leading exponents of light opera even on the London stage can rival her in this respect; and sheposseses a further advantage in the Guildhall School of Music that has taught her to utilise her vocal powers to the full. Thanks to it she can play with the scorès a they are written; her improvisations, trills and runs lend an added charm and freshness to the music. Pretty and piquant, she is at her best as the dainty O Mimosa San or the fetching little San Toy; though "The Geisha" and "The Helle of New York" alone display her voice to the fullest advantage.
Miss May Norton, ever bright and vivacious, adds to a light, flexible and pleasant voice a charming personality and a decided natural talent for acting. Wonderfully versatile, she is equally as good as the demure Fifi and the alarmingly impudent adventuress Julie Bonbon; as clever a Cockney girl as Dudley or Carmenita as she is attractively French in the other characters. The entrain and, swing of her acting hat made her all through an immense favourite with Hongkong audiences.
Miss Hettie Peal possesses the, for a women, unusual power of singing a comic song well and with humour. But her Winifred Grey, in "The Runaway Girl," showed that her voice, trained in grand opera, is worthy of better things. Her solos were rendered with taste and feeling and her acting in this part was beyond all praise. Thoroughly at home on the stage, she moves always with a natural grace; and her coquettishly military swagger aided her tunefulness in making The Soldiers in the Park" the most appreciated song of the even- ing.
The beau-tideal of an actor himself, clever Miss Bertha Hunter has showed a wealth of and versatile, equally good in drama or light histrionic power in her delineation of the opera, he stands pre-eminent. We in Hoog middle-aged but always good-looking lady of keng have unfortunately not had the oppor-fashion. Her Lady Hawser in "The French tunity of seeing him this, year in one of his Maid" was a thing to be remembered. Un- best roles, Marcus of the Sign of the Cross." fortunately such parts give her scant opportuno But in the more humorous characters that heity for displaying the clear and bell-like soprans has played in the musical comedies which have she is gifted with. Her singing of the pretty held our boards successfully for the past few coon song "Dinab" was more than excellent," weeks, he is inimitable. He cleverly differen-
Miss Beryl Mackay is a very promising tiates between the Chinaman in "San Toy" and actress: and she was best as the Bowery Girl bis exiled brother in the "Geisha"; and it would in "The Belle of New York." Her comical be hard to decide which almond-eyed Celestial "slavey" in "The Gay Parisienne" was a good is the mare amusing. As the elder Bronson copy of Lonie Frecar, though a trifle exaggerat- in the Belle of New York" his acting was a ed; but her imitation of the various styles of piece of dentitie dry humour. His versatility dramatic and operatic acting was all that could and the resources of his company were both be desired. well exemplified in the sudden change of rôles necessitated in "The French Maid by the un- fortunate indisposition of one of the members. Called at a moment's notice to surrender his own capital part, he was the rollicking, hearty Blue-jacket to the life. And the waiter suf- fered no loss in the capable bands of Mr. Hermann, who sprang into the gap and gave us an infinitely amusing study of the ultra- British Knight of the Napkin The hypo- eritical Honeycomb, whose sanctimonious exterior cloaked the old Adam, was one of Mr. Dallas's masterprices; and he was at his best in the many shifts to which the cunning old fox is reduced, in the Second Act of the "Gay Parisienne."
But his crowing triumph was his representa- tion of Flipper in"The Runaway Girl." Funny without being vulgar, be revelled in his own. delightful bumour; and the comical appearance, the quaint sayings and the realistic accent of the Cockney Jockey kept the audience in con- tinual laughter from bis first entry. The old idea that a mummer must of necessity be a person of low intellect and little learning is now-a-days well-nigh exploded. Mr. Dallas is an exemplification of the fact that an edu- cated gentleman makes an infinitely better actor than the old type of Thespian whose only books have been tattered prompt-copies.. The fairy god-mother who presided over the birth of Mrs. Dallas, when dowering her with grace, beauty and of talent, forgot but one gift, the power to sing. Hence
the as
repertoire of the Company
Another young lady who should come to the front in the near future is Mist Minnic Evelyn. Dowered with a pretty face and a pleasing presence, she is very graceful and attractive on the stage; and has evidently capabilities that will well repay development.
The appearance of the premiere danseuse Miss Violet Capel was always welcome. Her moverments are ever characterised, by grace and case. Her figure is svelte and beautifully formed; her limbs well-modelled; and her poses are invariably pleasing and artistically lovely."
Any appreciation of the Dallas Company would be incomplete without a word of praise for the scenic artist, Mr. Pulford; to whose skilful brush we owe the magnificent pictures staged in The Geisha," "San Tey" and "The French Maid."
To hurriedly gather an orchestra in cach town he visits and with a very few days' rehearsal to make them perfect in the varied scores of the operas to be produced is a dim- culrtask for the most accomplished musician. But this Mr. Fleming Vallance invariably achieves; and to him as much as to anyone must the wonderful popularity and success of the Dallas Company be in justice attributed.
THE ** COPTIO'S" VOYAGE.
trics have been disposed of at $13 for the old and 57 for the new shares the market closing with seller at the respective rates. Ices have been fixed at 5160 and more are wanted at $163.
QUARANTINE.
Mr. E. H. Ray courteously informs us that he has received the following telegram from Saigon Twelve days quarantine (including passage) has been established against arrivals from Manila."
THE CANTON MISSIONARY. CONFERENCE.
The yacht-like trans-Pacific steamer Copti, which arrived bore yesterday from San Francisco via usual ports of call, steadily maintains the reputation for speed, comfort, cleanliness and strict discipline established by her présent skilful and genial commander, Captain Ji H. Rinder, L. R.R. She has made the long voyage from Francisco sharp on schedule time and on the sun down from Shanghai she covered 368 knots in 24 hours, and although fog was encountered right through the Formosa Channel, necessitating a longer course than would be taken were the weather clear and headlands and "stepping stones" easily visible, the grand old "White Star' liner did the run down close to Hongkong in a trifle under 5 hours; but when at sundown the fog closed down enveloping everything in darkness, the Captain wisely decided to drop anchor and wait for clearer weather or daypare a paper setting forth the views of the Con light before getting any closer in to the shore. ference on the subjects of "Indemnities,"" Mis- This action of Captain Kinder gave the great- sionary Interference,” etc, with reference also est satisfaction to the passengers, who one and to certain statements contained in despatches all conceded that in Captain Rinder the O. &0. from Acting Viceroy Tak to Consul McWade,. Company have a commander who is as cautions has carefully considered the subjects referred as he is unquestionably able," resolute and to and nor reports as follows: courteous to a degree.
The leading officers of the Coptic are; Capl. Rinder; Chief Engineer, Brolly; Chief Officer, E. Beadnell; Purser, A. H. Rennil; Surgeon, H. E. Davis, M.D.; Foreight Clerk, W. A. Chapman,
to creating trouble in their native states. request you to have this matter secretly and carefully investigated and to send me a defalled report.
I add the following words which I hope you will make very plain to these men so that they may fully understand my position regarding them. I have learned that Chou Chá Yuen received the second literary degree in Fukinn and is now editor of a daily pages in Singapore. Lam Men Ching was educated at Univerity in England. Both of these men have classical e attainments and are well known to Foreigners and Chinese, They may have gone to Singa- pore because of their being unable to find any oficial appointment in China. The body of men win have joined them from Honam province may be reformers or may be friends of Kang The Canton Missionary Conference has for- warded us the following report for publication: in connection with Tang Chang Tse and have and Leung, or they may have done something To the Canton Missionary Conference,
fed to Singapore in order to escape punish- Brethren: Your committee, appointed to prement. Again they may have gone to this place in order to carry out their new ideas because China does not wish Teform, This grievance I have long been aware of, and taking the pre- sent situation of China into consideration, who decs unt consider the reformation of China of is there, possessing sense and knowledge, who
the greatest importance? Now those who wish to reforms intend to render an important service to their country and strengthen China. But if they conspire with rioters to carry out their wishes by force their efforts will result in no good and they themselves will be branded as rebels. Moreover it cruelty be inflicted upon the pefic and great trouble be brought upon the country, foreign powers will seize, the opportunity to interfere. The reformers must ask themselves how they could cause this trouble to the Empire. They, as I know, have. as aliens, and as those who have forfeited all no intention of causing China any trouble, right to justice before the laws. In several nevertheless China will be greatly disturbed instances local magistrates have requested con- by such conduct on their part, and give op- verts to take their cases to the consuls as the
portunity to the conservatives (anti-reformers) the proper persons to whom their cases should in call the reformers rebels, men of bad re be presented. Again, it not infrequently happitation, and persons to get rid of by any pens that Christians are compelled to pay ex- means. The result will be that the reformers orbitant sums of nancy before they can get themselves will thus put a stop to reformation. their cases before the magistrates; and after If the reformers will take these things into the case is admitted unusual and unnecessary consideration they will be grieved and anxious. delay occurs in the settlement of cases in which Christians concerned.
1. We accept fully the statement of Acting Viceroy Tak in his despatch that, "The native Christians are. Chinese subjects." The mis- sionary constantly impresses upon the converts that uniting with a Church does not make them any, the less amenable to the laws of China. The Coptic has in her tine carried many what we insist upon is that converts sinl very distinguished Americans and Eurpeans.. be treated as Chinese subjects. The Acting It was the Coptic that brought the "American Viceroy may not be aware of the fact that con Nelson," Admiral George Dewey, to the Farverts are not so treated by the local magistrates, East when he came out to "Capture or destroy" They are frequently referred to in open court the Spanish squadron, and it was while travel ling home on this vessel that Captain Gridley, who fired the first shot in Manila Bay from Admiral Dewey's flagship the Olympia, died when approaching Kobe. Captain Rinder, it may be added, was the gallant Chief Officer of the Beleic when that vessel carried Governor Sir William Des Vaux, from Hongkong on his retirement from duty in this Colony,
BOWLING.
The 3rd Bowling Match for the New Shield was won by the Club Germania who defeated the longkong Club by a margin of 145 pins.
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HONGKONG SHARE MARKET.
HONGKONG, Thursday, April 4th. Messrs. Benjamin, Kelly and Fotts, in their weekly share report state:
So long as the Christians are not treated as other Chinese subjects but are subjected to disabilities and are refused the same protection of law which is given other Chinese sub- jects, the officials cannot complain of mission- ary interference. In most instances it is only through the missionary that the converts can secure the rights which the treaties grant them. Therefore we do claim that:
2. In accordance with the treaties made by the Chinese government with other nations, "Those who quietly profess and teach this doc trine (Christian doctrinej shall not haressed or persecuted on account of their faith." And that, "Amy person whether citizen of the United States or other country, or Chinese convert, who according to these teneis peace-other scholars or reformers, even those who ably teaches and practices the principles of Christianity, shall in no case be interfered with,"
3. We would point out that if it was proper for foreign governments to make the above a part of their treaty with China, it is right and matter of simple justice to the Chinese, who accepted Christianity while this treaty was in force, to claim that its provisions ball be carried out
4. Failure to insist upon the observance of this part of the treaty is an encouragement to the Chinese government to disregard every other obligation of the treaties they have made with foreign governments.
Moreover, H.M. the Emperor, having the strongest desire for reforms, issued in the 12th moon of the 26th year of Kangsu an Edict ordering the Ministers of the Capital and the different Provinces to have the methods of reformation submitted.to careful consideration and thorough consultation. The ministers in the provinces have replied by memorial. The treaty of peace is to be concluded, the Court is to return to Peking, new ways of ruling the thing useful will be carried into effect. To do country will undoubtedly be adopted and every this many capable men will be required, Chou and Tam, and others having been well edu ented and being of great ability should here- after serve the Government. Those who are ordered to be arrested by the Imperial Edict are Kang and Leung. Nothing concerns the have been concerned in the guilt of Kang and Leung will be excused and employed by the Government if they repent and change their methods. But if they cause future trouble to. the country, their bodies, the inheritance of their honored parents, will be lost. I feel great compassion for them. From olden times until now the heroes and men of talent, who could no: secure the adoption of their ideas, though they would not serve the Government generally remained at home and wrote books for the in- struction of the younger generation. Had they rashed into danger, trying to inforce their views by force of arms they would have des- troyed themselves.
You, Mo To, have resided in Singapore for many years and have gained the confidence of all the Chinese there, and being a native of Fukien must have friendly intercourse with Chnu and Tam and others, therefore it will be an easy matter to convey my views to them and to secure for them a careful hearing. Tell mischief, not to make any rough attempt to them to seek for good fortune and to avoid cany their wishes by force. This is indeed very essential.
5. The Viceroy's despatches plainly imply that the recent troubles were caused solely by "children and ruffians," "that" Lawless people circulating groundless rumors made trouble in all districts by plundering or looting." This is plainly an attempt to shift the responsibility for the trouble from those who were guilty and known that in almost every instance when place it upon irresponsible parties. It is well- trouble occurred, one, or more, wealthy and influential person was the instigator of the trouble and that," children and ruffians" were but acting under the directions of others.
6. The Viceroy's despatch also states that, THE CRISIS IN THE "Hereafter missionary cases will not be arranged according to the mode of the arrange inent made in the present year.
We wish the Viceroy to understand that we do not seek to establish precedents in the settlement of cases. The treaty still remains in force. The observance of its provision is all we desire. Yet we maintain that the indemnities paid during the past months were not excessive, but clearly within the provisions of the treaties and the laws of China.
7. In conclusion we wish to state that what the missionary wants is order and not indem- nities. The surest way to secure order is to accord to converts the same justice that is accorded to other Chinese subjects. If local magistrates (and gentry) continue to treat Christians with contempt, allow their underlings to oppress them, and cause unnecessary delay in the settlement of disputes, it is hardly possible that "Missionary interference will speedily cease. Therefore we desire to point out to the Viceroy that the radical cum for all trouble between Christians and non-christians is a change of attitude on the part of local officials. (and gentry) towards the Christians. Let the local magistrates treat the Christians fairly and justly and much of the trouble of the past will not be repeated.
(Signed) ANDREW BEATTIE,
Secretary of Committee. Canton, March 27th, 1901.
CANTON NOTES.
'VICEROY IO'S LETTER TO THE CHINESE
Tomorrow being Good Friday, we are isso ing our Circular one day earlier than usual Since the settlement which has passed off most satisfactorily, the market has shown con siderable strength and rates have improved all round. The Green Island Cement Company, Limited, bas given notice of its Twelfth Annual Meeting to be held on the 13th April. The transfer books will be closed from the 6th to 13th instant, both days inclusive The Fifth Annual Meeting of the Olivers Frechold Mines, Limited, is advertised for the 16th April. The transfer books will be closed from the 9th to 16th instant, inclusive. Banks
Hongkong and Shanghai Banks have ruled very firm and after sales at 353 per cent premium are enquired for at 355 per cent, premium. The London quotation is 60 Nationals continue in demand at $26) Marine Insurances-Unions are wanted at $270. China Traders have been segotiated at $54 and $35. Yangiares have experienced sharp rse and have changed hands at $124 Cantons have been placed at $155, and have further buyers. Fire Insurances-longkong Fires bave further advanced and after sales at $305, are wanted at $310, but there are no shares offering under $315 China Fites have been done at $80, and are now wanted at $82, Shipping, Hongkong, Canton and Macao Steamboats have been fixed at $33. Indo Chinas have considerably improved and have been taken off the market at $118, Serg, and Sizo, closing in request at the latter rate. China and Manilas are quoted at $60, for the old and $35 for the new issue. Douglas Steam. ships have been booked at $48. Star Ferries have buyers at $zz'and 71, for the old and new sharos, respectively., Shell Transports are on offer at £3. Refineries-China Sugars have risen to $134, at which fate business has resulted. Luzons are out of favour at $39. Mining-Pun- joms have been sold and more can be procured at $41. Charbonaged are obtainable at $300. Raubs have changed hands at $36 and $38, His Excellency The Governor (Sir Henry A.
closing with buyers at the latter figure. Pri Blake, G.G.M.G.) went on board the Chingtu here has included only musical pieces we
vate advices from Singapore give the result of yesterday morning and the Australian Naval have had to lament too often her absence from
Europeansơ the clean up for March as follows: 3,100 tons Brigade were assembled in the fore part of the te stage. As Mrs. Honeycomb in "The Gay
of ore crushed for a yield of 1,503 ounces ship. His Excellency, then addressed the Parisienne" she showed us how cleverly she
smelted gold." Jelebus have ruled steady with officers and men. He said he was determined could act a character-part; and as Coin in
sales at $5. Docks, Wharves and Godowns. that they should not go through the harbour with "The Belle, of New York the little she had
Hongkong and Whampoa Docks have enquir out his giving himself the pleasure of welcom- to do at least exemplified the gracefulness
up till noon of the 4th Other Asiatics o ies at $241. The Company has been recon jng them back to British waters after their of her movements and the charm of her man-
April, 190!...m Europeana.....structed with an increased capital of $2,500,000, service in the North, and assuring them of ner. We can imagine co piece which would suit Number of deaths reported (Chinese non divided into 50,000 shares of $50 each fully paid the appreciation of their admirable conduct her better than the pretty dramatised version
Other Asiatics o during the past 24 hours Europeans......
up and the stock is now quoted in dollars. while performing important duties in Peking of Quida's famous "Motha." Miss Fortescue
Kowloon Wharfs have been purchased at and Tientsin. During all that time they had herself could scarce dispute with her the palm
$98, $99, $100 and 102. Wanchai Ware has attracted no much notice that I send you shown themselves worthy sons of the Empire for grace and beauty; and her voice has not
houses are still enquired for at $63. New 2 full translation of it. Since they had left their homes at the call of the same soft modulation and delightfully sweet
Amoy Docks have been sold at $24; the duty great and momentous changes bad taken intonation. Another role that would serve to
closing quotation is $zz cx the dividend of. place. They left Australia a collection of display her talent to the full would be "Maric s
$2.35 paid on the 1st instant. Lands, Hotels disconnected Colonies. They return to a great Stuart;" and she would sweep across the Number of cases reported (Chinese 43 and Building-Hongkong Landsave been Federated Commonwealth. They left Austra boards with all the majestic, elegance of a up till noon of the 4th Other Asiatics 5 bought at advancing rates up to $201, but lia when we were all living under the glorious Madame Modjeska. In the last mournful April, 1901
Europeans close quieler will shares offering at the I have been greatly astonished on learning reign of the Greatest and Grandest Queen scene in which the wronged queen bis acceNumber of cases reported Other Asiatics 1 their position, and are in request at 5120. of men, natives of Hona, left Hongkong and
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rate, Hongkong Hotels have strengthened that about the close of last year a large body that ever lived They were reruming to take to her faithful attendants, Mrs. Dallas's tender past in welcoming the Sailor Son of our and sympathetic tones would lend an added during the past 24 hours Europeans. Humphrey's Estate have been dealt in at Shanghai and are now staying with Chou Che present Sovereign King Edward the Seventh pathos to the saddest of English dramas.
$13. China Providents are procurable at Yuen and Lam Men Ching, in Singapore. I whe would prove a worthy succesor to his To us the most charming appearance that Total number of cases reported to date...59 591 Cottun Mill Ewos are obtainable at have heard also that Chou has collected a large revered Mother. And their presence side by Mrs Dallas has made this season was the un-
Tis, 45, ** Hongkong Cottons have further sum of money in Burmah and Siam and has side, with their brothers who had fought so rehearsed effect of the presentation to her on Number of deaths reported (Chinese .........33 declined and shares are to be had at $8. sent men to unite the rioters of Canion in a well in South Africa would show the world the stage on the night of ber birthday. The up till noon of the 4th 2 Other Asiatics 2 Quotations for other stocks under his heading conspiracy against the government Upor that the British Empire had sons in the North, admiration of the audience, and the respect Sons in the South, sons in the East and sons and love of the members of the company took Number of deaths reported her Asics Green Island Centents have receded to peaceable men
April, 1901 2... (Europeans ..... 2 are unchanged. Cigar Companies. We investigation I found the Chou and Lam are
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have heard of no business. Miscellaneous natives of Fukien and bays been regarded as in the West who were ready to fall in together form in the countless floral tributes and a more under the grand pld Union Jack that would valuable gift, proffered to her by the doyer of
during the past 24 hours. Europeans. beaceforth for them bo adorned with the sixthe troupe, Mr. Farel, SHUKRAINA MALay. With the fobject, legsbar key
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Total number of deaths recorded to date..84
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CONSUL AT SINGAPORE. (Fròn sier own Correspondent)
CANTON, April 3rḍ. The letter which the Viceroy sent to the Chinese Consul General at Singapore, and which has been published in the Canton native papers is attracting considerable attention., Acting, Viceroy Tak issued a prochmation some time last year in which he stated that only Kang Sien and Leung would be forgiven if they repented. Lo, also assures the reformers that they will be forgiven if they return. How- ever, the reformers are slow to put confidence in the promises of the officials and it is not likely many of them will return. This letter.
HE. TO MỤ VICEROY OF THE TWO KWONG'S TO HIS HONOR LO, THE CHINESE CONSUL. GENERAL AT SINGATORE.
NORTH.
SHANGHAI
The Emperor Stands Firm.
SHANGHAI, April 1st.*
A Hsian telegraphic dispatch from a reliable. source states that the Throne will immediately issue an Imperial edict to the Viceroys and Governors of provinces notifying them of the Emperor's decision not to consent to the ra- fication of the Reaso-Chinese Agreement con- cering Manchuria. It is also stated that the Edict in question will be quite along document,
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Reported Russian reply to Japan. A Chinese telegram from Fokio states that, in reply to the Japanese protest against the Russo-Chinese Agreement, the Russian Go- vernment has said that the Agreement would nat harm. China and Japan need not be alarmed about it.
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Japan and China.
The following telegram was received on Saturday by the Committee of the gentry, elc, from the Oriental Association at Tokio-TÓ be prepared against the designs of Russia most be the first concem of Chipa and our connity." Let us aid each other in preserving the peace and integrity of the Far East..
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Proposed Chinese Frosign Office,
The Tientsin "Jeh-jeh Sin-wen" states that it hears that there is some talk in Peking of baying Prince Su, 1st. Order, become the futuro Foreign Minister in China, the Vice Foreign Minister to be Prince Ching
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The Settlement of Missionary Troubles in Chekiang.
We have received the following notes from correspondent in Hangcbow, capital of Cheklang, which augurs well for that province with the enlightened officials at the head of affairs there. When Yu Lien-yuan, formerly Tactai of Shanghai, aired in Hangchow to become Governor of this province, H.E. at once appointed H.E. Hsu Chên Kanjacting Provincal Judge, to be Chief of the Bureau of Foreign Affairs for Chekishk province with instructions to settle all disputes between missionaries and their converts and the commod people of the province. The conferences H.E-Hsu had with Bishop Houle were most satisfactory, and friendly, so that, in about a few weeks' time, we under both old cases and new have now been settled. Indeed cases which had lain for years undecided and unsettled, were also satisfactorily settled within the few weeks above mentioned, which is record time, and speaks well for. H.B. Ifaû's energy and carnen. ness to remove all further causes of friction between missionades and the masses in Chế. kiang province. H.E. Hầu Chên kan. ** formerly Assistant Director of the Foochw Naval Arsenal, Pagoda, Anchorage and bas
$18 and are offering at the rate, China | Fakien province, borders on Kwangtung, always maintained, friendly relatio Borneos have risen, to $39 buyers. A 8. Now its seems most unreasonable that these | Fofelguers, amongal, whom he it W Total number of deaths recorded to date 37. Wates have found purchaser 317.JELOG! hould conspires with zjoters with a view doin the Southea
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