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"INTELLIGENCE DEPARTMENT, ~ It' is true that there is a Department of Naval Intelligence at the Admiralty, but the duties of this Department are merely to recommend, not. to enforce. There is no power of decision. There is nothing whatever to show that the opinions of the Department of Naval Intellig ence are ever acted on. The thinking depart ment of the Admiralty is the most important of all. It should consist, not of three captains (with their clerks) whose voice is never listen- ed to; it should rather be a dominant depart ment acting as the brain of the Navy. Think ing divorced from resporisiblity necessarily leaves decisions to the thoughtless or over- worked, Moltke's, Blumenthal's, and Nelson's successes were due to the fact that thinking and responsibility for decisions were united in one individual.

DISTRIBUTION OF SHIPS,

THE HONONG TELEGRAPH, TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 1901,

strenjtil that it need not wait one day or even one hour before delivering its attack, The people of England now learn from the First Lord himself that the Mediterranean Squadron is not ready for war. The supposed critical position arises, not as Lord Selbome says "from the hypothesis that our opponents will act as cowards but from the fact that the French, and for that matter the English too, have often struck a blow without previous declaration of war. History records numerous cases when this has been done, In fact wars have begun ns eften without declarations as with them. Jurists are divided in opinion ay to the necessity of a previous declaration to the enemy. This being so, is it rights to run the possible enemies as is now offered by the state risk of the presenting such a tempation to

of the Meditermnean Fleet? The answer 10 this question belongs to the people, not to oficials. This present Government of France may be succeeded by a Chauvinist administra-

nuence over Government than in this country. Even Ministerial ullerances are sometimes inspired by the mob. It is, therefore, neces precautions for the prevention of a surprise, not against a loyal and friendly French Minis but against the madness of political adventurers. The Mediterranean Fleet is the structure upon which our national life rests. All Gint is, asked is that it should be ready to strike the first blow not after a delay but at once. Under present Admiralty dispositions several days will he lost while the Admiral is picking up his reinforcements. A child can see the difference in the naval war begun by a successful, perhaps an annihilating blow de- livered by England, and a war only begun after delay which will give an equal chance to our opponents. The Mediterranean fleet when strong is the only effectual Peace. Society.

useless or of little value in time of peace and of no value in time of war will be discontinued. But if this is the case why was 499,000 spent on the Dreadnought, a muzzle loading gun ship? This is where the money is wasted. Two destroyers could have been bought for, the price of the Dreadnought's repairs a' ship which was obsolete when repaired. We thus see that heavy Estimates are not the same thing as naval efficiency. The repairs of other ships useless in peace or war are now to be "Sea gallopers" apparently havə stopped. their uses after all.

CONCLUSION..

ment was swamped. A rough estimate of the damage done places, it at St0,000. Curiously enough the Demas Sustained little or no damage although, judging by that done to the Buket Ting, wharves, cic, the force of her impact must have been tremendous

LAST. STAND OF FILIPINOS IN THE IBLANDS.

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THE AMERICAN DESERTER, The Manila Times of the 8th inst. gives the following account of the fighting in Mindoro, the Filipinos said to be practically the last stronghold of

THE DODWELL S. S. CO." AND

MR. J. P. MORGAN. An important change in the operation of the steamships of the Northern Pacific Steamship Company will probably, says the Seattle Post- Intelligencer take place during the next few days. George Dodwell, head of the well- known, house of Dodwell & Company, which controls the line, has arrived on the Sound, after a long stay in New York, where it is stated on reliable authority, 'be has been in. conference with the banking house of 1. Morgan & Company. It is understood that negotiations were completed whereby Morgan & Company will acquire the Northern Pacific

been made to Morgan & Company. Steamship Company's Oriental line. It is thought probable that an absolute sale has

tion has been leaking out that there was a big For the past two or three days the informa deal pending in New York involving the steam-

made in any responsible quarter, to relieve the tion. The mob in France has far more in- week to the same subject?. The speeches of passengers a Times representative elicited the ship line in question, The representatives of

crews of the useless and unwarworthy ships sary in the interests of peace to take adequate the Mediterranean Fleet What, however, is Annapeplis. Her arrival in one of the ports to

It is not a fact that any proposals have been

Admiralty of deciding the distribution of ship, To do so would be absurd. As a matter of general policy it maƒ questioned whether the now scattered in different parts of the world would not be very much better employed in squadrons of cruisers or in flying squadrons. That is a matter of opinion. Nor is it easy to perceive why the North American, Eust India, and South American Squadrons are maintained in the present state of the Mediterranean Flact. All that is desired by responsible critics of the Admiralty is to point out to the country the facts of the case. In thus criticising they appeal to the language of the present Secretary of the Admiralty used in the debate on the Navy Estiantes in 1896-

"The leader of the Opposition said that we were to accept the proposals of the Govern- ment, because they were proposed by a res ponsible Government with their knowledge of the necessities of the case, Was it not an elementary fact that during the last ten years everything that had been conceded had heen forced by agitation from the responsible Government, and had been something they did not intend to give? The increase of the Navy Estimates had proved that the Estimates made by former responsible Governments did not cover the necessities of the case. To tell

them that they must accept these Estimates, because they were proposed by a responsible Government, was to fly in the face of all ex- perience."

Lord Selborne admits that while strategy is the main factor in peace as in war, strategy has constantly to be disturbed by other considera- Linns connected with the general duties and responsibilities of Empire. That adniission from the First Lord of the Admiralty constitutes the gravest indictment against the present ad- manistration of the Navy which has yet appeared in any quarter, and imperatively calls for a national demand that political. meddling with "the feet shall end once for all.

THE PRESENT POSITION,

in

Lord Selborne says that the right principal Powers have 318 bauleships and cruisers in commission, and of that number Great Britain has more than one-third, namely 120. If this statement means anything it is that the propor tion of strength in commissioned ships belong- ing to Great Britain isadequate to the occasion, but if this he so, why are cruisers withdrawn from the Mediterranean for China and South „Africa? The naval strength of Britain is use- Jess unless it is placed where it is wanted. Mobilisation by France at Toulon can be secretly conducted. Crews are embarked or disembarked in Toulon arsenal without for eigners being any the wiser. Not a single British crew, even of a gunboat, can be sent 10 Malta without every chancellerie in Europe being aware of the fact. oilier words, secret mobilisation to. a very considerable extent is feasible bath to France and Russia; it is impossible to England, Britain acts in the blazing light of publicity; while France and Russia (in the Black Sea) by their geographical position, are screened so far as their southern coasts are concemed from observation. The officers of the Mediterranean Fleet are probably as good judges of the capacity of their vessels to meet the task that may be thrown pn them as the politicians, and when we find a civilian politician. First Lord differing from them on a vital matter affecting the existence of the Empire, it is a question whether the Fleet or the politician.is entitled, to credence by the nation, Lord Selborne declares that if there had been no calls on the Navy in Chins and South Africa it is quite certain that the Mediterranean Squadron would have had its share in the increment of the Navy. Critics of the Admiralty hold that the full, strength of the Mediterrancan Flest should be maintained irrespective of any calls that may arise elsewhere.

Lord Selbame states that in his opinion ships have been withdrawn from the Mediterranean Squadron with the most perfect safety to the Empire. Here again is a conflict of opinion. Two months before the Beer was the politic ians and the War Office felt perfectly convinced that a garrison of 7,000 men was sufficient for South Africa. Everybody knows that 7,000 men were not sufficient for South Africa, and the consequence of political mismanagement has been the prolongation of a war that should have been taken in the stride of Empire, into a

AUXILIARY SHIPS.

The question of auxiliary ships and the extent to which they should accompany the Fleet in peace time is of course a matter for the experts. That, however, is not the point Lord Selborne has to meet. What the Navy League has painted out is that these auxiliaries do not exist and that it is not safe to leave their pro- vision until after war has broken out. That a

The difficulty

great nation like England should be dependent on foreign charity for the gift of a hospital ship for the Mediterranean is a scandal. The repair. ing ship that is at the present inoment being built should have been built immediately the South African war broke out. about the distilling ships should before now have been overcome. The necessity of provi ding them has been repeatedly pointed out and was only tardily accepted by the Admiralty. The depot ships for destroyers should have been in the Mediterranean a year ago. One -does not require to be a naval expert to know that neither officers nor men can keep every faculty on the strain for more than 48 hours without physical and mental collapse. Lord Selborne says that store ships, telegraph ships, and other kinds of ships are all provided for and will be sent to the different squadrons in time of war. Why is there no practice in the use of these ships? Where are they? Do they exist? How will you know whether they will work in time of war in the place and under the coadi tions that will prevail after war breaks out? The present Board of Admiralty is leaving all this to chance, and after the experience of the Beer war it is strange that the head of the Ad

Lords of the Nineteenth Century, was pleased Lord Spencer, who was one of the best First lopers. But if they were so contemptible why Legaspi yesterday morning from Catapat, to be, contemptuous towards the "sea gal

Whit the arrival of the American steamer does the House of Lords take so serious a step Subaango, and Polac, on the island of Mindoro, as to postpone its customary departure for late information is, to hand in regard to the dinner by nearly an hour, while the House of operations against the insurgents, on that Conimons devotes a couple of days Henley island. In an interview with one of the native Lord Selborne and Mr. Arnold Forster show information that the main cause of the partial that hot haste is being made 10 atope for neg failure of the expedition was the gunboat leet and to supply the more nressing needs of

or 12 hours before the troops was the signal of graver import to the nation is the demon for the inhabitants to take to the mountains ton of the fact that the lessons of the Boer When the troops arrived they unly found a war have not been laid to heart; that the think-

deserted village at Calagan. Lieut. Weeks of ing department of the Admiraly is divorced the 20th Inft. with one detachment started on from power; that amendment of Admiralty a hike and met the insurgents about 15 miles methods is once more due to a popular demand and is pot dictated by thoughtful appreciation the mountain.. Pl, engagement lasted some from town, strongly entrenched on the top of of national needs. Under there circumstances time, when the troops withdrew with small there is no other course to pursue than to con result. At every town the American troops tinue the agitation. The Mediterranean Flective garrisoned the nativos have returned, and should either he strengthened or disbandet.

Lam, Sir,

Your abedient servant,

·H. SEYMOUR TROWER, .

MAW. H. Corsane is appointed 3rd engineer 3.9. Anping.

Mr. S. 1. Payne, late chief officer Cheysang, has been promoted captain of the Perhilfe-

Mr. A. A. Chammers, from the Viksang, has joind the Choysang as chief officer

Mr. J. Rae, 3rd officer Choprang, has been Promoted and officer of the Kan.

August 12th Mr. H. Schröder has joined the ss. Lycmoon as and officer..

Mr. Attwood joins the Flaftan at. Amoy, temporarily, as 3rd officer.

SHIPPING AND MAIL NEWS:

MAILS DUE. '. American (Nippon Máru) to-morrow. English (Parramatta) 16th instant German (Prins Heinrich) 20th instant. German (König Albert) 20th instant. Canadian (Empress of India) 20th instant. American (Peru) 22nd instant.

when questioned about the matter, although it the Company here maintain absolute silence is not denied that important developments are himself make public during the next few days left Singapore fur this port on the 12th inst., at looked for. It is said that Mr. Dodwell will

the particulars of the transaction.

Whether or not the steamers of the Dodwell line are become merged in the, great round the-world transportation system, which J. Pierpont Morgan has evolved, in conjunction with Mr. J. Hill, is not known at Seattle. 1s surmised, however, that if a deal has been consummated between Mr. Dod well and Mr. Morgan, it has been for the purpose of the 'absorption by Morgan & Com pany and allied interests in rail and steamer, of the Dodwell Oriental line.

alladinit that they have bech insurgents. At Catapan, an influential native was offered the presidency of the village, but refused on the

According to the Associated Press and special ground that his two sons were now with the Chairman of the Executive Committee. insurgents, one having lately been raised to the despatches printed during the past few weeks, the gigantic scheme of Mr. Morgan has refer WM. CAIUS CRUTCHLEY,

rank of Colonel Owing these conditions

ence to the control' and operation of the trans- Secretary.

he was compelled to decline the offer. When continental lines owned by James J. Hill, Mr. he was asked in reference to how they received Morgan and their associates. In this group of news of the outside islands, he laughingly roads sa controlled are the Great Northern, the said, "Why I was in Manila two months ago,

Northern Pacific, the Burlington and connect- and news is received almost every day." Larging lines between St. Pant and Chicago and sailing bancas cross, over to Balangas and return frequently, the patrol of the coast being

CANTON NOTES.

totally inadequate.

A VETERAN MISSIONARY DEAD. (From Om Own Correspondent).

Canton, August 12th.

Arthur Howard, the deserter from the 1st Dr. J. G. Ken, L.L.D., died last Saturday California regiment, has been promoted to night at ten o'clock. He came to China in a lieutenant-colonelcy and up to a short while 1854 and for forty-seven years has been actively ago has been having things all his own way. engaged in mission work. For over forty years His principal diversion has been cockfighting. he was at the head of the Canton Hospital, in He has been a high roller, often betting as fact the hospital is most generally known as

high as a thousand dollars on one fight, and Dr. Kerr's Hospital. Over 1,000,000 patients when his bird was the winner the money was received treatment at the hospital during the promptly paid over to him. If on the other time that the hospital was under the care of hand his luck was bad he paid all bets with He has trained more than 1001. Q. Us and now as a consequence the natives Dr. Kem young doctors in the medical school connected on the island hold all kinds of this valueless withthehospital. In addition to his regular work paper, and all are afraid to demand payment in the hospital Dr. Kerr fannd time to translate

on account of his rank. The last heard of a large number of medical books "which are

Howard, was at Catapan, where' Captain Haz- now used throughout China as text books for zard and his company of Macabebes landed, students. But notwithstanding the grand work Howard was down sick, with dysentery and was carried out of town on a streicher just two which he did in connection with the Canton Hospital Dr. Kerr considered his latest work hours before the arrival of the American troops, his greatest. For many years the need of an

wlio immediately gave pursuit, and at last asylum for the insane pressed itself upon Dr. accounts were closing in on the band. Kerr, But it was not until

few years ago

The harbour of Polac is described as being at that he saw his way clear to start such an infine one with plenty of water for the anchorage stitution. When be first proposed beginning of deep sen going vessels. The island abounds such a work he met with no sympathy from in hemp and other products and it only requires the missionary community. In fact the idea the pacification of the country to open up this was bitterly opposed by many. However, Dr. industry. Kerr was not dismayed. He believed an institution of the kind was necessary. He began the work, and before he died had the pleasure of seeing the institution established. This is the first institution of the kind in China. The work has commended itself to the Chinese and at present there are over forty inmates. Up wards of twenty persons have been cured. The establishing of this institution Dr. Kerr con- un-sidered his greatest work, and many of the

Chinese agree with him. Dr. Kerr was seventy seven years of age when he died and up to a few weeks ago was as active and as much interested in his work as any young man. He had gained the respect and love of the Chinese and to-day many Chinese, both Christian and non-Christian, mourn his removal. No mission ary in South China has left behind him a grander work or more honoured name than Dr. Kerr.

miralty should tell the English people that what is necessary will be done after war breaks out. The people of England wish to see that their heavy insurances against fire are effective. How can this be ascertained unless the opera tions of war are practised in time of peace.

EGYPT.

-Lord Selborone says that Egpyt is not defended. At the time Lord Selborne spoke the weak Mediterranean Squadron was at Gibraltar while the French unlied fleets, hoist ing 6 pennants, with seven Admirals, and 76,000 soldiers in Algeria, lay between Gibral inr and Egnyt. In what sense could Egpyl be said to be defended by the Navy under those circumstances? It was defended by the loyalty of the French Government. Under the present condition of things the beginning of a naval war involves the virtual abandonment of Egpyt. Lord. Selbare says that any hostile force rash enough to attack Egpyt would find their cause to be "hopeless. We were told the same thing by experts about the Boers, but we were teld wrongly. There is nothing to prove that Lord Selbone and his Board have more know ledge of the future than had Lord Lansdowne and his military experts. The Admiralty's policy exemplifies the English fault of under. rating one's enemies.. We have always done so in the past, but in naval war surely it is beiter policy to make assurance sure at any cost than to run a risk that would end in fatal and irreparable disaster. Cost, however, is not the main factor in national safety. It is fore thought, and we now know on the highest aufbority that the thinking department has no power to enforce its decision.

THE MALTA BREAKWATER.

Why is the Malia breakwater not built? The defence of Malta, if attacked, will not be by ships of war. Malta is not to rely upon the Fleet in time of war. Bizerta is 20 miles inflicted in the absence of a breakwater. The money required to build it has been spent on other things.

THE HOUSE TAX.

The house tax meets with little favour among the Chinese. On every hand there are heard murmurings. The people complain because, as they say, they had no part in causing the trouble up north. The destruction of property throughout the province has been paid for and why should this province be called upon to pay the bills of other provinces. There can be no doubt but that the people are in an ugly, mood and it would not take much to cause trouble. Placards have been put up in several places denouncing the tax.. One of the daily papers came out with an article a short time ago, urging that the money spent on street theatres should be used for indemnity money. It is well known that not one in twenty of the shops want a street theatre. But the guild is powerful. To refuse to contribute would sub- ject any shop to endless annoyance from the theatre guild. And yet a theatre interferes with business and is the cause of many large fires. The paper urges the Viceroy to prohibit these theatres. The Viceroy is reported to be in favour of putting a stop to these exhibitions. been allowed to discuss such a matter at all.

FIGHTING IN JOLO.

MANILA, August 6th. With the return of General Corbin's party comes the first news of the trouble between the Sultan of Jolo (Sulu Islands) and two of his principal: Dattos. The Sultan has been' fighting for some weeks and is defeating his rebellious chiefs who were in their last trench, so to speak, when the Lawton put into Jole.

When General Corbin and his party went ashore, the General expressed a wish to inter- view the Sultan, but learned he was away on business. He was stated to be up in the mountains with his warriors engaged in chastising his two chief Dattos, Calve and Jokojnin, who had defied his authority.

It appears that the Sultan issued certain orders a few weeks ago which were disregarded by these subordinate chiefs, whereupon the roler of the Jolo Moros ordered the recalcitrant Dattosto come to his capital and receive punishment What the Dartos replied was in effect that they would do so upon the first cold day in Hades, and thereafter they gathered their tribal warriors, whetted their krises, and betook themselves to the bills for a vacation.

But the Sultan had some ideas of his own as

to who was running things in his corner of the lobe, so dofing his gold braided uniform and hid Mahomedan fighting men, and started to donning more warlike garb he also gathered look after the Dattos.

Since that time the factions have been at war, and hard at it. The American military authorities are not interfering hut watching the struggle with much interest. The fighting is not near the American reservation and though

the Sultan is in constant communication with the U. S. authorities at Jolo, he has asked no. belp, and they are neutral.

period already approaching its twenty-first from Valetta. Irreparable damage might be it is noteworthy that a Canton daily paper has, most fierce. The Sultan has succeeded in

month.

SEA-SICKNESS.

Lord Selborne declares that the highest duty in training seamen is "Gunnery, gonnery, pun- -nery, but he failed to add that the Admiralty method of training, seamen in gunnery is to train them on shore. What is the value o a seasick gunner, and sea-sickness in His Majesty's Navy owing to Admiralty methods" is an ailment that is becoming far too common. The proper training of seamen is at sen.

THE NEW PROGRAMME,

The great blot on the new programme of the Admiralty is that only 10 destroyers are to be built, Lord Selborne declares that 16 are in the Mediterranean, but he does not say that four of then are incapacitated. It would be interesting to know at what date the State and the Starfish will complete their repairs or whether any date can be fixed when they will be out of dockyard hands. Are their defects incurable? The indictment against the Admiralty on the subject of destroyers. 'is admitted by the First Lord when he says that "we shall be in a position very shortly to send out more destroyers to the Mediterranean." But the question is Why have not these vessels been built and dispatched before?. The answer is because the money to build them has been devoted to other purposes unconnected with the Navy, and because politics, not the needs of the Navy, is the first consideration.

THE MEDITERRANEAN ELEET.

Lord Selborne believes that the Channel Squadron and other reinforcements will teach

the Mediterranean Squadron in time to prevent

and that immediately on the declaration of war

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ARMOUR PIERCING SHELL., SMOKY POWDER. It is satisfactory to learn that armour-piercing shells are about to be issued to the Fleet, bist nothing is said about the smoky powder. Mr. Arnold Forster, however, declares that any indictment against-the Admiralty on this head must fail. Why? The point of the indictment which is not met is that our possible enemies do not use black powder because they have provided themselves with smokeless powder, while the British Admiralty, with the wealth of Eritain at its back, is unable to procure a com: modity obtainable by France, Russia, and Germany. Some answer pught to be given to the British people. It is no answer to say that Adiniralty officials are working as hard as they possibly can to remedy the defects of black powder What we, want is smokeless powder for our sailors, not political assurances of departmental zeal.

BOILERS:

The Adminally decision that five kinds, of boiler are to be tested in various ships now building is no doubt a wise decision arrived at on business principles, but is it not obvious to any commercial man that this test of the com- parative merits of various kinds of boiler should have been instituted before, not after, the expenditure of millions on the Belleville and that in placing all their eggs in one basket the Admiralty have shown a want of ordinary prudened that justifies the criticism it has received?

THE ROYAL VACHT.AZ

FRENCH POST OFFICE. The French are trying hard to push the interests of their post office, but apparently without much success. The Chinese have taken iftle notice of it though it has been kept very prominently before them. It is said that stamp collectors have purchased several bus and dollars worth of stamps..

THE NEW WHARF AGAIN. The now steamship company has cast the new wharf for twenty years, I believe this company is to be known as the "Canton and Hongkong Steamship Co. One goad-sized steamer has already been purchased and as soon as fitted up will be put on the run. A second steamer soon follows.

COLLISION AT BANGKOK,

On her arrival here from Saigon on the 31st ult, the s.s. Donai came to somewhat serious grief. It appears, says the Siam Observer, that instead of dropping anchor at Bangkalem Point, as most vessels do, the oni came right up and dropped anchor nearly opposite the Har bour Master's Office landing and that of the Siam Coast Navigation Comrany, where the 5.8, Buket Tinga and several launches were lying. Her stern slewing around on the strong tide collided with that of the ss. Buket Tinge, which vessel get her bulwarks and davits crush. ed in, and several plates damaged, whilst her mainmast snapped off at about one-third of its lenetli abbye the deck. The force of the con

allied roads between Chicago and the Atlantic

seaboard.

Mr. Hill has already a connecting steamship line from Seattle to the Orient, namely, the Nippon Yusen Kaisha, and his enormous new steamships will soon be ready for business. It is believed, however, that the absorption or lease of the Dodwell line has been completed trans l'acific trade between the Sound and the by Mr. Morgan and Mr. Hill to control the

Orient.

(We have enquired at Messrs. Dodwell's office here, but they say they have no official news or information relating to any pro- posed sale of this steamship line, so the Seattle paper is responsible for the state- ment. Ed., B. K. T

NOTANDA

CALENDAR.

AUGUST.

Metecrological meons based on fifteen years observations to 1898.

Barometer Thermometer

Humidity. Rainfall

WEATHER REPORT.

Barometer. Temperature

Humidity Rainfall,

...29.755

81.0 .$3.

13.482

Cn date of

10.

TO-DAY.

On date at

10a.m.

20.67

29.60

79

87

92

0.85

TO-DAY.

Tuesday, 13th August, 1901. Chinese-29th of 6th wagon of 27th year of

Krang-si Sun-Riser

Sets..... * High water-Marning

Afternoons.............. Low water-Morning &&

Afternoon. ANNIVERSARIES.

1704-Battle of Blenheim. 1842-174 British

prisoners

'5hr. 26min. Ohr, qgmin. Thr. 49min. ghr. zömin. ohr. 57min. 2hr. 42min.

executed in

Formosa. 1896-0. & O. steamer Gaelic stranded near,

Shimonoseki.

1899-M. Laboré, Dreyfus' Counsel, shot.

¿

TO-MORROW,

Wednesday, 14th August, 1901 Chinese-1st of 7il moon of 27th year of

Kwang-tii. Sun-Riser

"Shr. 26min: Sets

Chr. 43min. Mogs-New Moon.........ghr. amincant. High water-Morning Shr. ggmin. Afternoon....johr. 5min. Low water-Morning.... hr. min. Afternoon 3hr, tömin. ANNIVERSARIES. 1870-Scige of Metz commenced. 1887-Steamer Mudros lost off Taichow Island, 1898-Edict abolishing spears and bows and arrows in the Chinese Army. 1899-Collision between the Scindia and Re

solute in the Hoogli

AGENDA.

TO-DAY,

Some of the American officers have been out to the scene of the fighting and report it to be

drlying bis rebellious Dattos into the north end of the island. The fighting consists of the defensive force building a line of forts of timber driven from and bamboo, and when they these they retire and build another line. It is said the Dattos are now in their last line of Australian Vaudeville Company at the Theatre forts and things are approaching a point where? they will either have to go into the sea or give in. The Sultan does not go in for much Sirategy and his tactics consist principally of direct frontal attacks, that result in fierce fighting in which hand to hand combats with

ris and shield are common.

*

. Royal

TO-MORROW..

Noon-Meeting at the Council Chamber, by

invitation of the Governor, to con sider steps for contributing towards a Memorial of Her late Majesty Queen Victoria.

4

Daylight O. S. K. Co.'s steamer Anplug Mari leaves for Foochow dla Swatow and Amoy. NA.

Noon

"

It is stated on reliable authority that the Moros in the Sultan's domain are in possession of over 5,000 rifles, Mausers, Remingtons and German and English arms of miscellaneous make. They are well supplied with ammuni- tion, but if the fighting goes on to any exient, much of this will be expended. The chances are, however, that the Sultan will have his way" Dodwell" steamer Colonies will leave for in the course of a few weeks,

On General Corbin's arrival a message was sent to the Sultan notifying him and intimating that the general would like to see him. He sent back word that he was busy and could not come in. The official interpreter of Jole. then went out and succeeded in getting him to come in for a brief visit. He arrived at night with about a bundred of his followers for a bodyguard, and these camped outside the walls of Jole, while the Sultan went in with thirty of his retainers to see General Corbia. A recep- tion was on at the time and the Sultan's appearance in torn and muddy clothing in contrast with the dress clothes and uniforms of the others gave him quite a business-like

My junction of hostile squadrons. That may It is satisfactory to learn that the responsi.cussion drove the Bakel Tluga on to the guide appearance be so, but the whole point of the indictment; bility for tlie error in the construction of the posts of the slip at the adjoining Chinese-own-He: conferred with the general while. his against the Admiralty is that the Mediteranean Royal Yacht is to be followed by censure of ed engineer's shop, and the outer of these col- followers made a picturesque bivouac in the Squadron should be in a position to strike the the officers concerned. It is only regrettable lapsed. The Duket Tinga's short lines carried fitful glare of sputtering torches under the find how without waiting for reinforcements, that the principle of individual responsibility away and she crashed into the timber landing walls of the city. General Corbin presented stage, whilst this again was driven into the him with his binocular glasses as a souvenir, al should be ready to throw itself on its enemies cannot be more widely distributed through all Harbour Department boathouse and landing and the Sultan returned with his warriors in This Id, the vital point. The policy of the the departments of the public service pier, which were also considerably damaged the best of spirits to continue his chastisement Two stearinuncies belonging to the Harbour of the recalcitrant Dattes for the welfare of Department were also somewhat injured, whilst the Sultanate and to assert his authority: another belonging to the Public Works Departe Manila Timit"

REPAIRS,

Government is to delay reinforcements until *The limo comes.” It may then be too late. The It is satisfactory to learn from Mr. Arnald

Mediterranean Firew abould ppt, such Forster staicmont that the repairing of ships

1. C. S N. Co.'s steamer, Kunsang leaves for Singapore, Penang and Calcutta.

Kobe (direct) The steamer Taffir leaves for Shanghai and

Vladivostock.

Cargo ex Melpomene subject to real.

SHIPPING GAZETTE.

The P. &-0. S: N. Co.'s steamer Nankin

4 p.m.

'The Ń. P. S. Ca.'s steamer Glenogle arrived at Yokohama and sailed for Tacoma on the. fith inst.

The Canadian, Pacific Railway Co.'s' steamer sithenian arcived at Kobe on Monday, 12th inst, and left again 13th inst., for Shanghai.

The Canadian Pacific Railway Co.'s R.M.S.

Empress of India arrived at Yokohama at 10.30a.m., on Monday the 12th inst., and left is due to arrive at 3 p.m., on Tuesday the 13th again at 3 pm., same-day for Kobe where she

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The Canadian Pacific Railway Ch.'s R.M'S.

Empress of China arrived at Yokohama at 10,jo à m., on Monday the 12th inst, and left again at 3 pm, same day for Kobe where she is due to arrive at 3 p.m., on Tuesday the 13th

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HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCS.ÂNTURNS. · a1 Kowloon Dock,

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Arrivals.

MONGKUT, German steamer, 852, Götshe, 12th.

Aug,Bangkok 4th Aug., Rice.-Butter- Geld & Swire.

CHINGTU, British steamer, 2,260, J. E. Williams,

12th Aug,-Taku 6th August, CANNING, British transport, 1,587, Com.-Lieut. Leger G. Warden, 13th Aug,Wei-hai wei 6th August, Troops and Mules- Government.

KYOTO MARU, Japanese steamer, 1,639, T. Sakurai, 13th Aug,,-Karaisu 7th Aug, Coal Mitsui Bussan Kaisha. PELAYO, British steamer, $56, Burns, 13th Aug,

--Singapore 6th Aug, Case OIL-G. Mc Bain.

BENLEDI, British steamer, 1,483, David Clark,

12th Aug,Mororan 4th Aug,· Coal- Gibb, Livingsten & Co..

ARARA, British steamer, 2,481, Williamson,

13th Aug-Amoy 12th Aug., General. Shewan, Tomes & Co

Diearances at the Harbour. Office.- liha Verde, Portuguese str., for Macao. Hoiman, British str., for Canton. Miike Maru, Japanese, str., for Kobe. Pak Kong, British str, for Canton.: Bermido, Italian str., for Singapore, City of Calcutta, British str., for Amoy.

Departures. Aug. 13, Yarra, French str., for Shanghai, &c. Aug. 13, Esmeralda, British str., for Saigon, Aug. 13, Lycenipen, German str., for Canton. Aug. 13, Taifu, German str., for Shanghai, Aug. 13, Acilia, German str., for Singapore.. Aug.13, Patroclus, British sir., for Singapore, Aug. 13, Mazagon, British str., for Shanghai, Aug. 13, Bormida, Italian str., for Singapore.. Aug. 13, Kweiyang, British. str., for Canton. Aug. 13. Mike Maru, Jap, str. for Kube. Aug, 13, Chingtu, Drit. transport, for Calcutta Aug. 13, Canning, Brit transport, for Calcutta. Aug. 13, Itola, British transport, for Calcutta

Fassengers-Arrived, Per Mongkut from Bangkok-3 Chinese

Departed.

Per Yarra, for Shanghai Mrs. F. Pda Silva, Miss M. G. dos Remedios, Messrs. H. Humphreys, W. Petersen and J. B. Stanley, For Nagasaki-Mr. Paul Kohn, For Yoka- homa-Messrs. James Cheong and Gabriel.

SHIPPING REPORTS.

Captain Williamson; of the steamship Arar from Amoy, reports Fine and cloudy.

Captain. Gotshic, of the, steamship Mongkul, from Bangkok, reportsModerate S.W. mon soon throughout the passage.

Captain D. Clark, of the steamship Briedi, from Mororan, reports:Variable winds and heavy rain, very unsettled weather the whole passage.

Captain A. W. Outerbridge, of the steamship Kweiyang, from Newchwang, Chefoo and Amoy, reportsAug. 1st, 11.30am, left Chefoo ...for Hongkong with a light Southerly wind and. weather cloudy, off N.E. Promontory passing through a belt of fog which cleared away with breeze freshening. Found wind gradually backing round to S.E. and E.S.E. and increas ing rapidly in force as ship drew to the South ward. Aug. 3rd, 2.30 a.m., blowing a hard gale from E.S.E. with a mountainous pyramidal cross swell from 5.S.E to E, considered a typhoon was passing to Southward of ship, so have to with head East, Barometer 29.69. At.. 4.37 pm: wind and sea moderating Kept alup. her course again till noon the next day, when, finding wind and sea increasing rapidly again, bore away for shelter, very heavy E.S.E sea,

North Saddle Light, 3 miles, anchoring at dooding decks fore and aft. At 7.5 pm. rounded 11.35 under Elliot Island. Aug. stb, 11.50 a.m., Barameter 29.53, lowest reading, hove p anchor and proceeded to typhoon: harbour under Tsu-san Island, arriving there at 3.40 pm, heavy squalls from S.S.E. force of wind from 9 10 11 with rain throughout the night, blowing with terrific vinlerce Aug. 6th, strength of squalls-gradually moderating, weather im proving and Barometer rising, at 3 pm. hove up anchor and proceeded at 6:40 through Steep Island Pass thence to Tung Yung fresh to moderate S.E, winds with brisk sca. Tung Yong to Amoy moderate to light variable winds and showery, arriving at 7,45/am. on begth inst. At 35p.m, left Amoy again, light variable winds and fine weather to port) anchoring in Junk Hay at 9.30pm on the roth, Hongkong harbour 11thy.fca.m., all woll

In future the Telegraph shipping-form sup plied to Captains of vessels will contain: a heading, for, notices of officers and engineers transferred or on leave, etc. Friends will much oblige by giving this information

August 6th.

Mr. E. Sillwood, Third Officer of the camer. Times, has been promoted to Second Officer of the steamer Haileen

- August 7th. Mr. A. E. Dobelle, chief officer s.s. Gullrie, is transferred to the steamer Eastern, vice W Caine Glynne, deceased.

August Toth.

Mr. Skillen, late 2nd officers.si Perla, is pro moted chief officer Esmeralda,

Mr. J. H. McBain, late 3rd engineer Anping, bas bean, promoted and esgineer