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To-day's Advertisements. CANTON LAND CO., LIMITED:

NOTICE is hereby given that the follow

Numbered.

In the Name of

6 10 51 60 ANTHONY BALINGTON, Esq.

61-70 71. Bo 81..90

10

8 10,

9

ta

14- to 15-166 CREASY EWENS, Esq. 15 10 161-170

18 9 183-190 FUNG SHIU SAN, Esq.

19 19.191-200

do 10 201-210

25 10 246253 A. G. G. GORDON, Esq.

33 10 311-320, ELEAZER SILAS KELLY, ESQ.

34 10 321-330

37

10.331-340

10 341-350 10 351.360

with transfer deeds attached having been LOST New Certificates for the same will be issued One Month from the date hereof and

the Original Certificates will be considered by the Company as Null and Void, and all persons are hereby warned against accepting or nego ciating same..

SHEWAN, TOMES & CO

General Managers.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, TUESDAY, MAY 7, 1901.

Intimation.

THE Japanese gunboat Kaimon which was MAURITIUS sugar will be but slightly affected | M. BENJAMIN CONSTANT, the great French THE ALLEGED BRIBERY CASE. sent to Corea to survey the coast left Chemulpo | by the sugar import duty in the United King, painter is now at work on portraits of Queen's

Percy Thomas Crisp, an Inspector of Build- for Fusan on the 28th ulto. 5.

dom, 3,000 tons being about the average quan- Alexandra, and of the late Queen Victoria;ings in the Public Works Department, was It is reported that Prince Henry, Prince Cantity exported thither a year. The bulk of these portraits are to be among the most not charged on remand before Mr. Hazeland with accepting a bribe of $40 from Cheung Sui Kee. sort of the Netherlands, will visit the Dutch Mauritius sugar goes to India, America, Southable features of the Coming Art Season.

Mr. J. J. Francis, R.C., înstructed by Mr." East Indies in June. The tour will last for Africa, and Australia.

Reece, appeared for the. Defendant and Mr. Dowley for the Prosecution. TO-NIGHT-At the Theatre “A Village Priest" will be played, and to-morrow night, the last performance during the Brough season here,

A. S. WATSON & Co., three months.

LIMITED.

WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS,

ESTABLISHED A.D. 1841.

SCOTCH WHISKY.

A.TUORNE'S BLEND

B.--GLENORCHY,

Der Bun

I dot.

$10.80

MELLOW BLEND, a fine Soda WHISKY of great age... 1080 [551 | C.—-A BELOUR-GLENLIVET... 12.00

D-II.K.D.,, BLEND of the Finest Old Malt Scoren WHISKIES..

Hanghony, 20 May, tai,

DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, EIMITED.

FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND TAMSUI.

THE Company's Steamship

"HAILOONG,"

Captain Bathurst, will be despatched for the | WATSON'S - SPECIAL --- above Ports, TO-MORROW, the 8th, instant,

at 10 AM.

For Freight of Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.,

General Managers.

* plonizenng, 7th. May, toor

FOR SHANGHAI, YOKOHAMA AND KOBE

THE Steamship

figie

"WITTENBERG.” Captain Hempel, will be despatched for the

"E"

VERY OLD LIQUEva' Scorch

WHISKY.

14.40

15.00

O superb quality and great age -prongurced by all connoisseurs to

above Ports, TO-MORROW, the 8th instant, be the BEST BRAND in the Far EAST

at PAR

For Freight or Passake, apply to

: HAMBURG AMERIKA LINIE,

Hongkong Office.

Hongkong, 7th May, igo1.

[5000

INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION,

COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR MANILA.

THE Company's Steamship

"YUENSANG,"

Captain Roller will be despatchel as allove on SATURDAY, the 11th instant, at 4 PM.

This Steamer has Superior Accommodation for First class Passengers, is fitted throughout with Electric Light and carries a Doctor.

For Freight, apply to

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., General Managers.

Hongkong, 7th May, 1901.

"

15020

FROM HAMBURG, ANTWERP) ROTTERDAM, "PENANG

AND SINGAPORE,

HE N.D.L. Steamship

THE

** WITTENBERG," Captain Hempel, having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo are hereby, requested to send in their Bills of Lading.for. countersignature by the Undersigned and toʻ take immediate delivery of their goods from alongside.

Optional Cango will be forwarded unless notice to the contrary be given before 5 P.M., TO-DAY.

Any Cargo impeding her discharge will be kanded into the Godowns of the Hongkong and

Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Limited, Bad stored at Consignees' risk and expense.

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remain- ing undelivered after 14th instant, will be subject to rent.

All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 14th instant, at 3 P.M

No Fire Insurance has been effected."

HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE. Hongkong Office.

Hongkong, 7th May, roon.

TOYO KISEN KAISHA.

NOTICE.

"Niobe" will be staged.

ARRANGEMENTS are said to have been made by the French to ship a considerable number of coolies from Foochow to Madagascar. This will relieve a poor province of some of its surplus population.

A SCHEME is now on foot to pay all Govern ment officials in Malaya a fixed sterling salary, and everybody now joining the service or getting promotion will do so subject to this proposal.

MR. D. Picton Davies has completed the pur chase of the large coasting steamer Rajah, which is Penang-owned, for parties at Manila, The Rajah will be used in the coasting tradè of the Philippines.

In spite of the unsatisfactory condition. of financial affairs in Japan, applications for the Hankaku Railway debentures have been quite up to expectations, the amount applied for up Įto 29th April being yen 530,000.

CAYT. K. Hasegawa, of the 0.5.K. Tamsi Afaru, which was lost at Quemoy near Amoy a short time ago, has been found to blame and his certificate has been suspended by the Osaka Marine Court for six months.

IN view of the arrival of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York, the hotel tariffs at Mel- bourne have risen enormously. The city is being extensively decorated, and there is already great enthusiasm. Melbourne is be coming the administrative centre of the Federal

Government,

SAANGHAL seems to appreciate Mr. Alec Marsh as the following extract from the V. C. Daily News will show A programme of jus: the Small quantities are supplied at right length, every item of which was a pleasure, is the verdict one must pass on the proportionate whole sale rates,

concert given at the Country Club by Mr. Alec Marsh on Wednesday evening.

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

MARRIAGE,

On the end of May, at Holy Trinity Cathedral, Shanghai, by the Rev. H. C. Hodges, M.A. FREDERICK LARGE, to ANNIE WILLIAMS, both of Liverpool.

DEATH.

On the 30th of April, at Hamburg, Joux SCHMIDT, of Shanghai, aged 36 years,

The Hongkong Celegraph

HONGKONG, TUESDAY, MAY 7, içeri

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

BRITISH SOUTH AFRICA,

LONDON, May 4th:

to

The Boers under Commandant Delirey the number of four to five thousand are con- centrating at Hartebeestefontein, and they have occupied a strong position in the hills. General Babington is in close touch with the enemy, but he is insufficiently strong to at tack. Generals Lurd Methuen and Rawlin-

son are converging on Hartebeestelfontein, and a battle appears imminent.

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GREAT CONFLAGRATION IN AMERICA.

Two miles of houses, including public

[499e buildings, have been burned at Jacksonville, Florida, and over 10,000 persons rendered homeless. The loss is estimated at three millions sterling.

NSIGNEES of CARGO per Steamship

"HONGKONG MARU,"

are hereby notified that their Goods are at their risk being discharged into Lighters and/or landed into our Godowns at Wanchai and delivery may be had either from Lighters or from our Godowns upon' countersignature of { Bills of Lading,

Goods remaining unclaimed after the 15th instant, will be subject to reni. :

No Fire Insurance has been effected.

GEORGE ECKLEY, Acting Agent.

Hongkong, 7th May, 1901

Entimations. WANTED.

THREE or FOUR LADS to SELL the

"HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

LIBERAL COMMISSION PAID.

Apply Personally at

THIS OFFICE. Hongkang, 11th January, 1991...

LATER,

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quarters

THE Times Berlin correspondent says that the alleged statement of Mr. Rockhill as to the in- denumities claimed by the Powers from China is exceedingly incorrect, and has aroused con siderable indignation. It is stated in authorita- Russia £17,000,000, and France £13,000,000.

that Germany clainis £12,000,000,

A SHIMONOSERI despatch to the Mainichi states that the branch office of the Kigyo Bank, has been besieged by creditors, demanding payment of deposits. Some policemen had to be sent to the premises to prevent disorders. The total amount repaid was yep 50,000. The Bank is expected to meet all the calls prompt

ly.

THE latest returns of the Japanese army and navy show that there are at present 99'generals, 8,397 officers, 35,248 non-commissioned officers and sergeants, 273,253 soldiers, and 6,964 others in the Imperial army, while there are 46 admirals, 1,828 officers, 2,543 non-commnis stoned officers, 19,149 sailors, and 398 cadets in the navy. The above constitute the standing army and navy of Japan on a peace fooling. IT is currently reported, say Bangkok papers of the 24th utt, that serious charges have been preferred against two of the European staff of the Forest Department. One of them is charged with embezzlement, and the other with receiving bribes. One of the accused is said to have been arrested in Burnia. This, we suppose, is the first time that so serious a charge has been made against any foreigner in the service of the Siamese Government,

MR. Tei, former Japanese Consul al Tientsin, arrived at Shimonoseki on 29th ulto. Interview ed by a reporter of the Mainichi he is reported to have said that the foreign troops in North China are to be withdrawn on or before the 30th June next; but they will be stationed there until next autumn if the peace negotiations do not make more rapid progress. Business in The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and Tientsin is depressed at present. “ Baudits often

threaten the town and the condition of affairs. York have arrived at Port Phillip.

is still disturbed.

THE ROYAL VISIT TO AUSTRALIA.

RUSSIAN OPERATIONS IN MANCHURIA.

Russian official despatches state that twenty engagements have recently been fought in northern Manchuria. The Russians have lost a hundred in killed and wounded. A number of Chinese guns and prisoners yére captured.

WEATHER REPORT.

The Observatory report says. On the 7th at 12:5 p.m. the baronieter has risen slightly on the China coast and over the Philippines. Pressure is highest in the neigh bourhood of W. Japan, lowest over S.W. China. Gradients slight for S.E. winds on the China winds; Forecast:-Moderate S.E.

coast.

squally, showery.

A PHILADELPHIA (U.S.A.) paper says "There is no continental country, no second class power anywhere, with which England could safely go to war at present. Her hands are tied in South Africa, and after her war there is closed it will be a long while before she can recover her former military prestige or strength. No matter, as the London News says, how fast her cause of quarrel with Russia may be, England cannot maintain it with force of arms, and though Russia may act upon the aggressive in China, England can only threa ten, not strike, der hands have been tied by Mr. Chamberlain's blundering crime against the little African republics, and so once more does it appear that the inilfs of the gods, though. grinding slowly, are grinding exceedingly sure."

A.HATHER serious driving accident, fortunately not attended with serious consequences, per curred 10 a party of Kobe foreigners recently, LOCAL AND GENERAL,

Mr. C. Nickel, Mr. Holstein (in Mr. Nickel's THE new German Minister to Tokio arrived employment) and Capt. Petersen, were carriage there on 29th April.

driving near Sumiyoshi when the horses yoked to the machine took fright and after other THE Census shows that the population of awkward manoeuvres backed the carriage over Glasgow has increased by 194,615.'

a considerable embankment. Ma Holstein A GOOD shorthand reporter is wanted, vide cleared a space of twenty or thirty feet, landing advertisement appearing elsewhere,

in a sand bank.. Mr. Nickel himself was beneath

THE Glengyle Hangchow collision case comes

the machine and in some danger of injury. Be THE OFFICES of the HONGKONG

TELEGRAPH hare This Day been on for hearing at the Supreme Court at ten-yond the shaking received in the overtum of the removed to No. 50, QUEEN'S ROAD thirty to-morrow morning.

carriage, however, none of the party were hurt. CENTRAL, Second Floor,(the premises

Mr. Nickel, despite his advancing years, was formerly occupied by Messrs. PoWREL & Co.)

out of bed next morning at two o'clock when to which address all communications should

the news of the fire on the RD. Rice was be addressed

received, and he left shortly afterwards on his launch for the scene of the fire disaster, where he stayed the whole of the

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THE Hawarden Castle, with 512 Boer prisoners on board, was expected to reach Bombay on the 21st or 2nd ult. The prisoners will be mailed straight to Ahmednagar, where quarters are being prepared for their reception, and détention under guards of British soldiers. We shall be obliged if any subscriber on receiving his paper late or irregularly, will write on the Wrapper of the paper the Time of delivery, etc., and forward the Wrapper to the Manager, Hongkong. Telegraph Co., Ld, 50 Queen's Road Central,. The wrapper will enable us to check the delivery coolies

Chinese

THE returns of the number of visitors to the City Hall Library and Museum for the week. ended 5th May are

Library. Museum, Non-Chinese............ 383 143 97 1,586

Totals....... 480

1,728 It may be noticed that we are publishing a gazette of interest to the shipping community generally, giving the names of officers on leave, promotions, transfers, etc. We imagine it will. be found useful by many shipping people here, who can see at a glance where their friends are at the time. We shall be much obliged for any information from our readers tending to keep the column up

date.

DURING the recent census taken in London à special book was prepared for the Royal House hold at the castle in which were set down the names of the King, the children of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York, Prince and Princess Louis of Battenberg, and all the members of the Royal household. THE correspondent of the Pail áfall Gazette writing under date Rome, April and, says King Victor Emanuel is nothing if not a dis. icplinarian, as the under officers and men of the Palace guard have lately learned. It seems that before the time of King Humbert, when the

palace was closed at night these gentlemon sat down to a quiet game of cards, which usually

ended in one or several losing a month's pay or -sq before the morning. Wives and parents be- ‚' || coming alarmed, it was decided to put the scandal before the King, which was done in the form His of a petition through the usual channels. Majesty read in silence, and, as is his wont, made no remark, but about am. the next day he rose, dressed, and descended to the guard-room. His knock was not at first beard, but a repetition drew forth a "Come in," and a strong recommendation to be quick about it. When the door quietly opened and revealed the King, it is no exaggeration to say they all nearly fainted from horror, certainly no one could speak. King Victor looked about him calmly, mentally noted those present, and retired. The next day the reckoning came in various punishments to "fit the crime."

UL.R.H. the Duke of Cornwall and York, was allowed by special favour, says the Perang Garetle to handle the "sacred tooth relic of of Buddha, in the Temple at Kandy, during his recent visit there. This is a high privilege, the concession having only recently been refused to the King of Siam, who is the supposed head of the Buddhists. Priceless jewels were also brought out and shewn to their Royal ilighnesses.

A QUIET wedding took place this morning. at St. Peter's Church, West Point, between -Mrs, Mary Parker, matron of the Hongkong Hotel, and widow of the late Mr. Alfred Parker, chief engineer of the $.5. Tai-on, and Mr. William Nickolls of the Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Co. The ceremony was per- formed by the Rev.']. F. France, BA, and a small reception was afterwards held, at the re- sidence of the bridegroom's sister, Mrs. Stringer The newly married pair then left for Macao by the s.5. Heungshan.

AMONGST the inany attractions to be presented to the public, at the Military Exhibition; to he held this month at Earl's Court, London, will be the Relief of the Legations, or "China" by Imie Kirally who has been occupied with the production of this magnificent spectacle ever since last August. All that care, lime, and money can do in order to present, the terrible scenes enacted in Pekin last year to the eyes of the public, Mr. Kiralfy has done. There will be six scenes, of which the principal are representing the "Interior of the Besieged Legations," the British Bivouac in a Chinese Town," the "Storming of the Walls by the Allied Troops," and the "Triumphal Entry inito the Forbidden City.

THE German East Africa Line steamer Selor, which now lies sunk in Bombay Harbour, was again put up to auction, recently, says the Bombay Gazette, by Messrs. A. Readymoney and Co., auctioneers, in their rooms in Green Street. Among the terms of sale offered was the following: Should the purchaser-be under the necessity of blowing up the steamer before the cargo, passenger's baggage, and crew's effects are removed, the purchaser shall not be held liable or responsible for any loss or damage to the cargo, passenger's baggage and crew's effects. It was hoped that the modifica. tion in the terms would induce bidders to make

better offers than at the last auction. But the hope was not realised. That first bid was for Rs. 2,000. It was made by Mr. Essaji Tajbhai. No higher bid followed, and the sale bad again to abandoned.

AT THE MAGISTRACY,

MAKING A JOYFUL NOISE,

Lo 1 Mui, pleaded guilty to making too much noise whilst playing the game of chai mai at 1.30 am. on the 4th instant. A fine of $5 or fourteen days was imposed by Mr. Kemp.

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INSUFFICIENT HOARDING. The neglect to erect a sufficient hoarding outside a building in course of erection in Des Vieux Road, cost Wing On, a contractor, $25.

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RICKSHA COOLIES FINED. A couple of ricksha coolies were fined a dollar each for causing an obstruction by the persistent solicitation of passengers.

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FALSE WEIGHTS,

Ip in Nam, carrying on business at 474 Inspector Ford for having false weights on the Queen's Road West, was summoased by premises. He pleaded guilty and was fined $30 or six weeks' hard labour. He paid the

fine.

For the same offence Un Chi, 522, Queen's Road West, was fined $15 or six weeks' hard labour. His weights were five per cent in his own favour

NO LIGĪĪTS.

On the complaint of 1. C. 97, Charles Aris, a couple of ricksha coolies were fined two dollars apiece for having no lights on their vehicles after sunset/

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NOT A DUST-HOLE."

Lo Yan thought that Third Street was a Three dollars fine was the result.

handy dumping ground for rubbish.

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ANCHORING IN THE FAIRWAY.

For anchoring his junk in the fairway Chan Po was, on the complaint of Edward Johnston, P. C. 29, fined $3 or fourteen days. He said

he didn't know it was against the law.

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Leung Chung was, for a similar offence, fined the same amount.

NEGLECTING TO REPORT SMALL-POX, ; For neglecting to report a couple of cases of small-pox which occurred on his junk, Chan -Kam Tai was to-day fined $25 or one month's

hard labour.

Cheung Sui Kee-sworn stated, I am a property owner, nf No. 9 Old Bailey. I pur chased 11 Hollywood Read four months ago, I had an office formerly at 362 Queen's Road Central. I still have letters and messages left for me there. I go there once a day and sometimes oftener. In the beginning of Feb. ruary I received a verbal message from the Public Works Department. As the result of it 'I went up to the P. W. D. Office and saw Mr. Lo Sec Lum and another clerk. I went next day and saw Defendant; I had never seen him before. He said "your wall" is cracked, you must do something to it." He also

asked my address which, I gave him as 362 Queen's Road Central. Soon after that I received a notice from the P. W. D.; about the 6th February. This said the roof, wall and kitchen floor were in a dangerous condition and were to be palled down. I handed the notice to Messrs Leigh and Orange; Mr. Leigh wrote to the P'. W. "D.

Mr. Francis asked for the letter to be put in. It was dated 8th February and addressed to": MrOrmsby and said they proposed streng thening and tying in the wall and asked if that would feet with the P. W. D's, require. ments.

Witness.There was no reply for a long tion of the premises with the Acting Director time. I know Mr. Leigh made a joint inspec- of Public Works. Between the 8th February and the joint inspection I received messages and communications from the P. W. D. The accountant of 362 Queen's Road, Li Ki, gave them to me. The last time he handed me a visiting card with Defendant's name and address on it. I gave the card to Capt. May.

Mr Francis asked that the statement as to the name on the card should be struck out as the card had been lost and he would require the contents of any lost document to be proved.

Witness. The card was given me before the joint inspection. After the inspection. Mr. Leigh showed me a letter from the P. W. D. It was dated 4th April and said that the P. W. D., would be satisfied if the building was strengthened as explained in the letter, Mr. Leigh made a sketch of the work required for me. I had the tie rods and plates made and. had the arch over the kitchen windows re- newed. To put in the tie rods it was necessary. to pierce the party-wall between 31 and 29 Hollywood Road. At first I got permission to pierce the wall, but afterwards was refused as the owner said ten tie rods were too many; None of the rods have been put in. They are ready.. I received a notice about the roof on 20th April at 7 pan. There was no mention of the roof in the first letter. I received the

required me to pull down and renew the roof notice from one of my rent collectors. It within three days. I got a message with the notice. On the zand (Monday) I went to the P.W.D. office in the afternoon. I did not see defendant. I came back, and went to sec

Captain May. He was out. Next day, about gam, I went to Capt. May's Office. I showed in the visiting card and all the notices.

ond

were in

I showed him five bank notes; one of $25, three of $5 and one of 510. I don't remember if I want to the P. W. Dion 23rd April. On 23rd a Chinese detective came to my house and stayed several hours. His name was 23rd. On.24th the same delective came again Chung Tung. I did not see Defendant on the

about to a.m. After he came went to the P W. D. 'I saw Defendant in his room. I said to him, "Good morning, how can I take down the roof with tenants still on the first floor," and asked if could take down the wall first. Defendant replied in the negative and said I must take down the roof first. I said, "How can do it" and he replied, "I had better show you." I said I would be very glad if he didn't' mind doing so. We then went together on la Defendant asked me to give him $100.00. He the roof of 31 Hollywood Road. While there

said "if you give me 51oo and do a tittle work to the wall and "roof. I will let you pass." I refused to give Stoo. Defendant then said, "if you go to an architect be will charge you more than Stoo." 1 said, "I do not mind giving you some money, but not $100, if you won't give me more trouble." Defendant said, "No, depends on me." He then said, "how much can you pay?” I then said, "what. work will you do to me Defendant said, "I can let you pass and not give you any more trouble." After he had shown me round the roof he said, "I had better give your CANTON NOTES.

sketch." He asked for a piece of paper. I said I had no paper unless he went to my office. He said he didn't mind and we went (From Our Own Correspondent.)

together to my house, No. 9. Old Bailey, zrid THE PLAGUE.

foor. Defendant went all over the house CANTON, May 4th.

peeping round. We finally went into the The plague is spreading with wonderful rapi- sitting room and sat down. The detective dity in the city. It is only about ten days since and of my rent-collectors

the room. The detective was sitting on a any marked increase in the number of cases was reported: Now the disease is epidemic in bench and the rent collector at a desk. No. many parts of the city. The Western part of one spoke to them, We sat down near the the

city seems to be suffering most. Through store next the verandah. We were nearer out the Sai Kwan district and as far west as

the verandah than the other two. Defendant Wong Sha many deaths occur daily. In one asked me for some lemonade. I sent a boy'. house in the Sai Kwan seven persons died, and for some. He brought two bottles of soda the bodies which were left uncared for in the Defendant tasted it and said it was not lemon- for a day or two no one could be found to bury which was poured out into two tumblers, house. Two days ago fourteen coffins were ade. I then gave him some whisky, but he carried out of the East gate within one hour wouldn't drink. Defendant then asked for a It is impossible to ascertain the number of piece of paper. I asked the rent collector to deaths daily. The increase in the number of give him paper and pencil, which he did. De- funerals is the only means of ascertaining the fendant then said, "I will draw you a sketch, number of deaths from plaque. The plague is I can save you eight hundred odd dollars." He also reported to be very bad on Honam. In then made a sketch. He pointed out a bit of San Ul city the disease continues to spread, the sketch and said, this is the corner of the and the number of deaths is said to be over house, make a flat angle-iron for your own twenty each day.

interests." He pointed out the iron on the sketch and said it was to be bolted to the wall. HIGHWAY, ROBBERY,

He explained to me the wall was a little crack- On Thursday a man from the village of Shaed and I was to make one tie rod (which he Ho, three miles East from the city, was sent to a shop on Hoham to get some money to take pointed out on the sketch). He also explained. that the roof was a little broken and showed, back to pay some workmen. When within me where to put in few ppies instead of pull- half a mile of his home be was set upon by fouring down the whole roof. He said, "That highwaymen who robbed him of over three will save you at feast $86, Defendant THE Kokumin Shimbun of the 26th ult. says:hundred dollars and beat him until he was

wrote the figures 90,40 and 860. He didn't tell me how it would save me $860. He said A pamphlet by Prince Ukhtomsky, entitled insensible,

A YOUTHFUL OFFICER "From Chinese Letters," has been published

"I will only charge you about $too." I said I at St. Petersburg: The writer declares that he

Some time ago the office of commander of could not offer so much. He then said, "how the West Fort, situated a short distance above much can you offer?" I said, "thirty will do." was the only Russian journalist who was

Shameen, became vacant. There were many He said, "no, at least fifty" I said will you witness of recent events in China. The applicants for the position. The person who take thirty-five? Defendant replied "I will*; pamphlet describes modern religious missions has been appointed to fill the position is not not do it for thirty-nine, I will charge you as the plague of China, and argues that the aware of the honour or responsibility that has forty then took some notes from my. been confened upon him. In fact the new pocket and gave him forty dollars. They were. return of the Court to Peking is impossible commander is little more than a baby, and in-some of the notes I showed to Mr. May I had after soldiers of the Allies have desecrated the stead of taking care of the fort he is in charge $to note left. I handed him the notes under palaces and temples and shocked the national of a nurse. When the office became vacant the table after counting them. He put them sentiment. Prince Ukhtomsky declares that Li Shal Kwai, who has charge of the Kwong in his pocketbook arid put it in his pocket.

Shing Kwan, set about securing the emolu counted the notes openly on the table. I asked Russia's unobstructed influence on this side ofments of this office for his family. He had a the Defendant not to give me any more,

nephew, the boy referred to above, whom he trouble and he said "no, I won't play such a recommended for the position. This boy was dirty trick on you." He then drank the whisky represented to be a young man of ability and and soda. Defendant then said, "don't play well suited for the office. Li was succcessful any tricks on me! I smiled and said no," and will now have the satisfaction of controll- Defendani looked at me a little doubtfully and ing this fort and drawing a share of the salary ran out on the verandah calling out, what's The duties of the office will be discharged by that, what's that? I then sailed and said, some one appointed by Li.. it is not unusual "oh, are you getting mad ?" and followed for men of influence to secure the control of him on to the verandah, He put his hands; offices in this way, and then farm them out to on, the railing, and said l'oh, your verany and then and don't give my Both

A STORY vividly recalling Stevenson's "Trea sure Island" is told by Mr. Charles A. Spenny, one of a party who bave just arrived at New Orleans in the yacht Kwasinel, bearing a chest filled with bullion buried by pirates on an island on the African coast nearly half a century ago. An old sea captain, says the New York corres pondent of the Telegraph, who was formerly a pirate, made known his knowledge of the place where the precious metal lay concealed. An expedition was organised, and sailed in October. It found the island, but discovered that the bulk of the treasure had been looted many years previously, but on another part of the island it came across 'a chest whose con- tents were intact. The bullion was sufficient to make the venture profitable. Mr. Spenny says that he knows of a still larger fortune buried on

Nightingale Island, off the, African coast, but he is not aware of the exact spot where it is hidden

the Chinese Wail is inevitable, and that the position of the other lowers is hopeless. He believes that in any case peace negotiations are not possible in Peking. Russia suffers from the present situation. She reftains, from annexing Kashgar and Mongolia only out of génerosity, but will finally be compelled to annex by China herself, as the people of those regions dream of coming to BuMIRAFLande