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UNICKET,

The following is the report of the Hongkong "Cricket Club for the Season 1900-1901 3-

To the Members of The Hongkong Cricket Club Gentlemen, The Committee have pleasure in presenting the annual report.

The accounts (attached) show a balancu nt the Credit of the Club of $3.632.47, (-3)

Mr. F. Maitland heads the batting averages for 1000-1got with 41.60 and Mr. D. Salter is "first in bowling with 37 wickets for 12.96 runs

cach).

The Lawn Tennis Championship was won by Mr. H. Pinckney for the third time in suc- cession, and he therefore wins the Challenge Cup outright the Cup presented by Mr. E. W. Mitchell for the runner up was carried off by Mr. P. A. Cox, who also won the "A" Class Single Handicap. The "B" Class was won by Mr. F. X. d'Almada E. Castro, the Double Handicap by Messrs. Sercombe Sinich and Grist; the Professional and Commercial Pairs by Messrs. Cox and Mackay.

The Club played Sixteen Cricket Matches of which Eight were won Eight.lost.

The following stores of too and over were: mado:-Mr. F. Maitland 156, Major P. S. Dy son, A.ID, 124, Mr. C. Franklin, R.N., 106 not ont, Captain Langhorne, RA, 131, Ir. H. Hancock 123 not out, Lt. T. C, Burke, zz Bom. 14, 127, not out, and Lt. Noble, R.V., 100,

The new Iron Railings are now in position. Invitations have been sent by your Com- mittee to Shanghai and the Straits challenging them to cricket and tennis, and have been accepted. The Interport Cricket Week has therefore been fixed for the 11th/16th Novem

ber.

Messrs. E. W. Mitchell and Capt. Strong, R.M.L... having left the Colony, Dr. Atkinson, and Commander Orpen, R.. have been elected "In their places."-

The Annual General Meeting will be held in the Pavilion on Monday, 9tli September, 1901, at 5.15 p.m.

T. SERCOME SMITH, Chairman

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28, 1901.

FIRE IN QUEEN'S ROAD,

top floor of No. 136 Queen's Road. The pre- At 1.53 this morning a fire broke out in the

misos were occupied by a trader in Japanese goods and were well stocked with a varied assortment of wares of a highly inflammablo stature. The Fire Brigade were quickly on the spot, under Assistant Superintendant Kemp and Assistant Engineer Gourlay. The efforts of the brigade were directed to confining the fire to the top story, but the combustible nature of the contents made the work- ex-) tremely difficult. By 3.30 am, all danger to the neighbouring building was passed, the fire being thoroughly under control aspec lor Kemp had his men well in hand and ably seconded by Sergt. Gourley, Garrod, and Rey- holds avered what promised to be a serious conflagratian.

TWO ENGLISHMEN ARRESTED BY COSSACKS - AT NEWCHWANG,

-NEWCHWANG, Aug, 14th. Another instance of the overbearing conduct of the Russians at this port occurred three days ago, when two young gentlemen belonging to the firm of Messrs. Bush Bros., one a Britisher and the other an U.S, citizen, were illegally arrested and brutally threatened with bayonets and loaded rifles by a small party of Cossacks outside the Russan lines. The facts of the case are as follows:--

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(Signed) Commissioner Customs of Mantet a course to pass ten miles outside TungThe Syndicate have an exceedingly capable

staff, one of their principals being Mr. Rochet! who resigned his post as Consul General at Liverpool to take up a position under the Syndicate.

On one point, regarding the Yunnan railway no hostility to British trade or enterprise is Comte d'Abbans is assured, and that is, that meant. On the contrary, he maintains that the scheme is being worked dually, with French and British interests side by side. Russia has no band in the matter, for, as M d'Abbans aptly puts it, she borrows only from France and does not invest i

churia Province and also in charge of the West Ying he thought it unnecessary to alter the Custom House

course or come on deck In the circumstances PROCLAMATION 3.

there was no necessity for the master to have This proclamation is issued to notify all the been an deck at a ain, but bearing in mind oil factories' workmen of this port.

the fact that the cast of the lead had placed the As regards opposition in French Indo China, A petition has been presented by a body that vessel 1 mile inside the course he had intend- this is not to be seriously regarded. Every certain men by name. Wu, Wang, etc. go rounded to steer, it would have been better for him now venture has, in its turn, mat, with op all the factories urging the men to stop work to come on deck or given orders to haul her position and it appears that not a litle of the Already these factories have stopped work further out The Court thought it was desiranimosity displayed by one or two papers of three days, striking for still higher wagesable the lead should have been used more fre- the French Indo-China Press is inspired by Similar cases occurred the year before last quently after a am. considering the scarcity of individuals who, in their connection with small and again last year and now again this last 5tly soundings on the chart. The Court was not, how provinces" before. Mr. Doumer's unification moon. The wages of the workmen have risen ever, prepared to say that the more frequent use scheme was set in working order, held fat three times and why should the world suddenly of the lead would have givers aufficient infor- billots and thereupon lost them. j stop again? According to the Russian laws, mation to avert the casualty. From the the same as treason, and all their followers are was Mark and cloudy, but not foggy, and lights eaders of strikes, stopping work are punished evidence of the principal witnesses the weather punished severely. The Commissioner has could be seen two to five miles of. The fog sent aut orders to arrest the leaders Wu, Wang only became apparent when the vessel.siruck. and others and will punish them, so this pro It was then too late to reduce the speed, and clamation is issued to let all know all workmen the Court saw no reason why the speed should of the oil factories must return and resume have been reduced earlier. It was stated that their work as usual at the latest to-morrow. a good and proper lookout was kept. The Those who do not listen to this will be arrested cause of the casualty was that the course set by and be punished severely and be transported the master when off Hieshan to pass to miles from this part and not a single and will be castward of Tang Ying was not made good allowed to remain at Yingkow. From this day and that Tung Ying, being hidden by a fog and hence all pit workmen should note, following the night dark, that island was not seen when this special preclamation, p

the vessel struck. There was some ground for supposing that there was an abnormal current sciting towants the westward, which seemed more probable, in consequence of the change in the monsoons at that time. The Court was not prepared to say that the vessel was not navigated with proper and seamanl.ke care. The loss was in used by the wrongful act or default of the master and officers, or of any of them.

(Signed) Tu-ngo-ching-ming, Commissioner, Yingkow in charge General Affairs,

Dated 7th day 6th moon.

NOTICE.

This notice is issued, to notify the public that according to the usual regulations all grain dealers and the over boats, in all 25 in number, have licences. Since the trouble last year all the boat owners have incurred debts to the } native banks to a great amount. If these do not come to mutual terms both parties must suffer by it. Besides these there are others who handicap the general circulation of trade, thus business becomes worse and worse and accounts; cannot be cleared up. All banks, grain dealers, merchants, and people note this.

All note this and follow this out, according to this special notice.“ |- (Signed) Ta-ngo-kwa-ling-shih,. (Russian

Consul)."

The Thanks of the Club are due to the About 8 pm. on the ith the two gentlemen officers of HIM. Navy and Army who have so in question, accompanied by Mr. H. F. Bush's kindly lent their hands.

Japanese wrestler, the latter only acting as carrier, set out towards the Eastern Marsh, On their way back, South of the Russian Settle ment, near the "third- creek, well outside the bounds of the Russian Settlement, a few crows flew towards then and the American fired and bagged one. Then walking homeward about 100 yardsnorth of where the Pilot boats are genemily docked, they heard shouts from behind from All last year's accounts, debts etc. must be two Cossacks (Badge 41. C.); one got in front," paid up this year; no grain dealers are allowed while the other stayed balind. The one into delay payment, nor the banks to reduce their front motioned the little party to return with accounts at any time. Those who have no lum to the Settlement, and as they could not licence must not go and bribe others to open understand his reason for stopping them, he such business; if such is found the Commis- flew into a rage, drew back his rifle, with fixed sioner will arest the culprit and deal severe bayonet, and lunged within a few inches of the punishment upon him. young American's thigh. As they were stil reluctant to go back, he loaded his rifle, which was at full cock, and pointed it at the Ameri- can who was in front, at the same time saying. Tso-bah; no doubt meaning go on, or he would shoot. Finding it was useless to refuse any longer they were anade to walk in front of the soldiers, as prisoners. Just at this moment the party called out to the Japanese wrestler, re- questing him to return immediately with the news to Mr. H. A. Bush. Arriving at the spot where the crow had been shot the soldiers were reinforced by one more Cossack, who was supposed report the matter to his comman- der; after being kept over an hour the Cossack returned, and made signs that the prisoners were to be released. After being released, with the aid of a Chinaman who could speak a litie Russian, the American informed the Cos- sacks that he was going to report the matter to the commander through Mr. Titoff, but the first Cossack again pointed his rifle at him, instruct

E. H. Hinds, Hon. Treasured

F. MAITLAND,

E. G. WAYNOUT, Capt., RA.,

P. 5. DYSON, Major, A.2.1.

H. PINCKNEY,

Dr. Atkinson,

H. Orpen, .N. Commander

Members of the

Committee.

P. A. Cox,

Hon. Secretary.

Hongkong, August, 25th, 1995.

BYTTING AVERAGES. In Eight Innings and Over.

Name

F. Maitland......

Average

Autó 1 639 156 42.0

Major P. S. Dysna, ARD.17 3 539 123 38.5 Lieut. Ross, R.N.

8 2 226 89.37.6 Capt. Strong, HM.1.1.....ݧ 2-595 97 37-5 A. G. Ward

13 1 329 08 27.41 Capt. Wall, I M.S...........14 2 323 12* 26.91 R. E. E. Krieckenbeck, 22

Ba. I........

.....18 2 420 84* 26.23 C. Franklin, ........ ...16 1.383 106* 2553 Major Dorchill, RAIO 1 212 83 23.5. Capt. Langhorne, RA...........16 - 370 137 33.11 Lieul, H. Hill, R.W.F. 15 1.311 62° 32.2 D. W. Salter...

10 194 61* 21.55 T. S. Smith.....

19 1 366 71 20.3 Capt. Nicholson, 3rd M....11 3 157 58 19.62 R. B. Johnson, R.W.F.....19 ↑ 168 55* 18.6 Capt. Ainslie, 3rd, 1242 375 55 17.04 I..F.G.E. Lamb, 3rd M.L1.16 3 213 46 16.38 1. F. Nobic

.132 160 52 14.08 15 2 173 39. 13.30 112.107 22 11.88 10 105 35 11.66

1. Hooper

A. Mackenzie

E. Mast

-R. D. Anderson

J. A. Woodgates

J. A. Higgon, R.W.!',

Thurston, R.N.

H. Hancock

Rev. Salisbury, R.N.

Surg. Tuck, K.N.

Lieut. Noble, .....

Lieut. Wood, R..

13 1 137 40 11.41 11-116 73 10.54 16 3 9315 7.19

2.5

8 2

15

T. C. Burke, 22nd Bo. 1... 6 1 169 147* 33.8

Lt. O. Williams, K.W.F.

Lieut. Orton, R.N.......

Lt. Clifton Browne, R.....

P. A. Cox......

Kev. Dexter, RIN....................................

THE S. S. "TYDEUS.” The new Blue Funnel steamer Tydeus, the eleventh steamer built by Messrs. Workman Clark & Co., for the well known ship-owner Alfred Holt, of Liverpool, arrived from that port to-day. The Tydius is a vessel of 7,500 tons gross, her dimensions being. 452 ft. by 54 ft. by 35 ft. There are four cargo holds on board and two deep tank compartments, She has a full equipment of steam winches and derricks for the speedy loading and discharg ing of cargo, one of the derricks being capable of lifting 25 tons and the deck erections consist of poop, top gallant forecastle and a long bridge, on which are deck-houses for the ac- commedation of the Captain, officers and engineers, The Tydens, like the Peleus, has ments of the China Trade.

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FRENCH COALING RECORD, Admiral Gervals recently issued an order congratulating all the crews in the French Flect on the rapidity with which the coaling was accomplished, and on the excellent average attained. Thus the average of the Gaulois was 185 tons, and that of the Saint Louis 177 tens per hour. On board all the vessels of the Fleet, thanks to the enthusiasm of the officers and men directed by the commanders, the rapidity with which the ships were coaled ex- ceeded all previous results. In conclusion, the Admiral said that in a short time they will have nothing to learn in this respect from the foreigner.

THOSE IMPUDENT RICKSHAMEN,

Mr. Hooper's Report on the Department of Hackney Carriages and Jinrikishas (Singapore) for 1900, contains one paragraph in which everybody will agree, says the Straits Times. He writes

The numerous complaints I receive against ayces of extortion, rudeness, refusing hire without any reasonable excuse, shew the need for dealing with these men in a summary way, and until I am empowered to revoke or suspend the licenses of drivers, who miscon duct themselves, no improvement can be looked for. The public will not prosecute and it is futile referring people to the Police Court to proceed by summons. The conduct of the licensed drivers, especially towards passengers, is often a scandal to the Port and reference to

NOTANDA

CALENDAR.

¡AUGUST. '' Meteorological means based on fifteen years'

mgåsen vistions in 1898/ Barometer... Thermometer

Humidity. Rainfall

TO-DAY.

WEATHER REPORT,

Barometer.... Temperature ... Humidity Rainfall

TO-DAY,

29.755

13.482.

On date aty date ni

10A.M.

29 81 86 "6

Wednesday, 28th August, 1901. Chinese-151k of 7th moon of 27th year of

Kwang-si

Sun-Rises

Selz

shr. 35min. ingam bhr. 27min. High water-Morning Thr. Ömin, Afternoon....... "Bhr. 40min. Low water-forning... okr. gamin.

Afternoon... 2hr. 18min. ANNIVERSARIES.

1833-Slavery abolished in British possessions. 1850-First telegraph cable between England

and France laid. 1879---Capture of Celewayo.

1896-Ottoman Bank at Constantinople seized

by Armenians.

TO-MORROW,

Thursday, 29th August, 1901. Chinese-16th of 7ih, moon of 27th year of

Kwang si Sun-Rise...**. Seis

High water-Morning. Afternoon

Low water-Morning

Afternoon ANNIVERSARIES.

ing them to return to the Port. The young been specially designed to meet the require. any of the Mail Steamship Agents will confirm 1842-Treaty of Nanking signed.

American followed the Cossacks to the bar-

racks, after entering, which and not finding any one in command, he proceeded to Mr. Titoff, who informed him that the behaviour on | the part of the Cossacks was disgraceful and that the matter had better be reported to Con- sul Kristy.

But it is satisfactory to learn that Mr. Hosic, the British Consul, and Mr. Miller who repre: sents America, are taking the matter up vigorously, and every one will be glad if some check is put upon the outrageous Russian soldiery, who behave as if they alone had any rights in this important Treaty Port where the Russians have neither trade nor commercial interests.--China Gazelle Cor.

RUSSIAN PROCLAMATION IN NEWCHWANG.

PROCLAMATION: 1.

This is to notify the public merchants and people of this port that the port is under the In three Innings and Over,

Protection of the Russian Government. Should 3139 123 69.5

147 81 36.75 should come to the Russian Commissioner's the people have any cause of injustice they Tamén and report by Petition. All cases shall 4-113 60 28.25 be justly treated. Sometimes either merchants 5134 100 26.8

ar people have not come at once to the proper 1-113 73 22.26 authority, but gone begging to some other 3- 66 56 23.0

foreigners of the foreign hangs and mission- 65 28 21.6 aries, not knowing that the foreign,hongs have - 128 59 21-3 their own express duties, namely simply to do 97 27 13.85 business, and the missionaries simply to preach, and they cannot attend to other people's affairs. On this account the Russian Goverment at home has authorised: meto, issue this special proclamiation that merchants, and people may understand. Hereafter whatever case arises everyone should come directly to this. Com missioner's Yamén or go to the Police Stations in presenting petitions. It is prohibited to beg assistance from other foreigners in the foreign hongs or missionaries. By so doing your peo ple do not get proper justice but are blamed Henceforth if you people do not follow accord ing to this proclamation the Commission will deal severe punishment upon all who do not act in accordance with this notice, and you are hereby duly warned.

Capt. Doughty, R.W.P

63 27 132 6330 13.0 Lieut. Forsyth, RA...................... Ó - 78 21 13.0 G. A. Woodcock... 4 2 26 16 13.0 K. W. Mounsey My 4-41 15 10.25 D. Wood..

5-52 34

10.0

*8.5

8.0.

A. R. Lowe.....

Iz 48 9.66 Capt. Waymouth, KA....... 47 15 9.4 Capt. Cadogan, R.W.F....... 3 Major Buttanshaw, A.S.c... 4.2 16 Rev. E. Gond, R.N.......... 7 2 40 17* 8.0 G. H, Gwyther, K.W.F. 74 39 15*, 6.5 C. P. Hay 7 1 39 14 6.5 B. C. Hanson 5 2 15. 6* 5.0 Capt. Hutchinson, 1.31.5....3 19 14 6.3 Liêu. W: Lloyd, k.W.F.... 4 1 13 8 4.33 50 members baited in less than three innings.

نبه

BOWLING AVERAGES. In Eight Innings and Over.

Name.

D. Salter.....

Average

(Signed) Appointed by Russian Emperor Commissioner of General Affairs and Com- missioner of Customs at Ying-kaw,

Dated 24th day th moon.

PROCLAMATION 2.

THE WRECK OF THE "SOBRAON."

The Board of Trade inquiry into the wreck of the Sabraon was commenced at the Middle-

sex Guildhall, Westminster on 18th July, before Mr. Marsham, stipendiary magistrate, assisted by two nautical assessors, Captain Ronaldson and Captain Kennett Hore.

Mr. Muir Mackenize, in opening the case, said the Sobraon left Shanghal for London on April 23 with 70 passengers and a crew of 210 hands, with a general cargo. Her course, as set by the compasses, was calculated to enable

and support.what' l state.

The negligence of the public in refraining from prosecuting is very easy to comprehend. The public has no time to fritter away in pro- secutions; and, unless some official be endowed with summary powers of jurisdiction, we will never be able to even mitigate the existing dis- aceful condition of things, Why Government does not bestow such powers upon Mr. Hooper is a problem that probably has a solution; but-as a matter of policy and polity, and meeting a public want it would seem that, if Mr. Hooper is willing to accept a responsibility that the public shirke, and which the police cannot shoulder, it is conservative folly on the

shr. Somin.

bhr. 26min,

7hr. 56min.

går. gmin thr. 30min. ahr. 53misi.

1843-Death of Hon, J. R. Morrison. 1859-Brigham Young.died. 1886-Steamer Ferntower foundered at sea on the way from Saigon to Hongkong: 1896-Li Hung chang received by President

60 lives lost. Cleveland. Three thousand insurgents attacked the troops at Manila, and were repulsed with great loss.

AGENDA

TO-MORROW,

11 am. D. & Co.'s steamer, Hailong leaves

for Swatow,

SUISANG, British steamer, 1,776, E. J. Todd, 28th Aug,,-Calcutta vin Penang and Singapore and Aug, General Jardine, Matheson & Co.

S FELAYO, British steamer, 1,100, Prynn, 28th, Aug-Foochow 20th Aug, General, Chan Ahon, Maso FRICHING, British steamer, 980, G. W. Gordon, 28th Aug-Haiphong 25th Aug, und Hoihow 7th, Rice, A. R. Marty. KIUKIANG, British steamer, 1,240, Hopkins,

28th Aug,Shanghai 23rd August, and Amoy 16th, General Butterfield & Swire. TYDEUS, British steamer, 4,800, J. Barwise, 28th Aug-Singapore 23rd Aug., General.

Butterfield & Sire

CHANGSHA, British steamer, 1,463, T. Moore, 28th Aug.Melbourne 19th July, Sydney 19th Broadmont 4th Aug, Townsville 6th, Thursday Island Toth, Port Darwin 14th. Kem 48th, and Manila 25th," General, Butterfield & Swire. HAILOONG, British steamer, 782,-H. Bathurst, aath Ang,Tamsui 2ịch Aug, Amay 25th, and Swatow 27th, General Douglas, Lapraik & Co.

Clearances at the Harbour Office, Pronte, German str., for Swatow, Loosek, German str., for Bangkok. Clara, German str., for Hoihow. Kiukiang, British str, for Canton. Hanoi, French str., for Hoihow. Sullberg, German str., for Chefoo. Empress of India, British str, for Shanghai. La Rhone, French str., for Canton, Kenguam, Britishi str., for Canton. Foochew, British str., for Canton, Glengyle British str.,.fou, Yokohama. Ailsa Cring, British str., for Moji.

Departures.

Aug, 28, Auping Mark, Jap. str., for Swatow.. Aug, 28, Tsuruhiko Maru, Jap, str., for Kabel Aug. 28, Alexandria, Ger, str., for Singapore. Aug. 28, Leosok, Cerman str., for Bangkok. Ang, 28, Independent, German str., for Chefoo, Aug. 28, Empress of India, British str. for

Vancouver.

Aug. 28, Hanoi, French, str., for Hoihow. Aug. 28, Kiukiang, British str., for Canton Aug, 28, Foochow, British-str., for Canton.

Fassong re-arrived. Per Tydens, from Singapore-1,266 Chinese. Fer Kiubiang, from Shanghai, &c.-Messrs. Wheeler, Zimmermann, and 26 Chinese."

lett, Messrs. Sohmann, Schman, Engel, and

Per Suisang from Singapore-Major Bart 45 Chinese.

Per Changsha, from Australian Ports-Mrs. Giblin and child, Misa Callaghan, Mesars. Patterson, Benjamin, Mrs. Dymond and 4. children, Messrs. Bullock, Hearn, Green, Mr. and Mrs. Owen, 57 Chinese and Japanese...

Fer Hakata Maru, from London, &c. for Chang Siew and 2 children, Hollings, C. Hongkong-Messrs. J. P. Jordan, F. Wilder, O'Brien, Delfs, Neave and Strong. For Kebe Mrs. Ben Heck and daughter, and Mr. Persch. For Yokohamna-Messrs. N. Takata, T. Kenderdine, Mrs. K. Tatsuno, Miss T, Kobi sbi. Messrs. B. Thomson and A. Pfenningsdorff. Per Hailong, from Coast Ports-Mr. Bel borough, and 134 Chinese.

Departed..

Per Empress of India, for Shanghai-Mr. Edw. Osbome, Dr. J. W.. Noble, Comdr. E. B. Speyers, U.S.N., Capt. L. Miller, R.N., Mrs. A. E. Avery and J. E. Thomas. For Nagasak T. Madar, Messrs. S. Strong, E. H: Neave, J.

and Capt. H. R. Brown. Fer Yokohama Mrs. Mr. A. Wicke. For Kobe Mr. Edw. Shellim, Panton, Lt. Col. G. A. Hughes, Messis. J. J. Francis, K.C.; Otto Spandow, P. Riley, E. R. Bartlett, Dr. J. M. Swam and Mr. and Mrs. E. Wyoh For San Francisco-Messrs. E. B. Cushing, E. Merchant and C. Metzger, For New York-irs: Mary Cole, Mr. and Mrs. Chu Gow. and Mrs. Quang Wing Such. For Liverpool-Capt Or, Master-Gunner Ramsay, and 8t Non-Commissioned, Men. For London McConnell, Capt. H. B. Des Voeux, R.E.

her to pass to miles east of Tung Ying Island part of the authorities to deny him the privileges p.m.-C. &. M. Co.'s steamer Diamante leaves Messrs. J. E. Townsend, A. Cooper, Geo.

and at 1o 30 p.in. she was reckoned to be 80 miles east of the island. At this time the master went below;, giving instructions that soundings should be taken frequently. The lead was cast at midnight, and the sounding showed 34 fathoms, and again two hours later, 28 fathoms being shown. She was reckoned at midnight to be a distance of 45 miles from but when the last sounding was taken the second Tung Ying. The night was dark and clear, officer reported to the captain that the ship was mile within her course. Her course was not however, altered, and at 3 am. on April 24 she ran into a bank of fog and grounded. The passengers and crew were safely landed, but the vessel became a total loss.

Captain Lewis Wibner, master of the Sabreen, said that in his opinion the cause of the vessel's departing so much from her course was an abnormal current, distinct from the ordinary currents set up by the monsoon, which could not have been foreseen. Shortly after leaving port on April 23 he discovered an error. of r dey, west in the course inlicated by the compasses. When it was reported to him that the vessel was within her course, he gave no special orders, as he considered that those be had already issued were sufficient. The witness did not consider that there was anything in the soundings to indicate danger. He loit special instructions with the officers to call him if the weather became thick or if land was sighted. When the fog fell the second officer did not call him, as he explained that he had had no time, the fog had fallen so rapidly. Witness had been thirty years in the employment of the Peninsular and Oriental Company, and had never had an accident,

Bertram Ridgway, the second officer, said be was in charge of the ship when she struck. The presence of the fog was not perceptible until the vessel grounded.

of taking it.

STRIKE OF MADRAS RICKSHAW

COOLIES.

for Manila,

Cargo ex Formosa subject to rent.

FRIDAY, 30th.

C. N.. Co.'s steamer Changsha leaves for

Shanghai

4 p.m.-L. C. S. N. Co.'s steamer Fuensang

leaves for Manila.

Cargo ex Peru subject to rent.

SHIPPING GAZETTE,

SHIPPING REPORTS.

Captain Frynn, of the steamship Pelayo, from Foochow, reports:-Brisk S.W. winds through- out

Capt. J. Gordon, of the steamship Friching, from Haiphong and Hoihow, reports-Light E. wind and

dane!

Madras Ricbshaw Co. Ltd., went out on strike The rickshaw.coolies employed by the

today in consequence of the Company increas

but the latter declares that it is entitled to an ing the daily rate of hire. It is said that the coolics are waiting for the Company to give in, increased rate, since the coolies are carning about double what they did when the Post Office started hiring richshaws from the Coin-

Captain Smale, of the steamship Foochaw, pany. The coolies seems to have formed them-

In future the Telegraph shipping form sup-from Cheloo, reports:-Fine weather, moderate selves into a league, but we believe the Com-heading for notices of officers and engineers

plied to Captains of vessels will contain at light and variable breezes, pany intends to stand out until it is able to

transferred or on leave, etc.. Friends will much Sang, from Moji, reports Calm and light air

Captain A

M. Crockett, of the steamship Hip replace the coolies by new recruits.-Madras oblige by giving this information: Mail. Aug. 1.

to 5 Point of Goto island, to Hea Ches, fresh Nto E. Winds with high SE swell, and fine weather with smooth sea to Hongkong.

M. DOUMER.

ARRIVAL ÄT SINGAPORE.

M. Doumer, Governor-General of French Indo-China, returning from his recent mission to France respecting the Yunnan railway, is a passenger to Saigon on the M. M. Indus, which arrived here early this morning, getting alongside Borneo Wharf about nine o'clock, says the S. F. Press of 19th inst.

August 26th.

Capt. Davis has resumed command of the Haiching

Mr. Evans, chief officer, has returned to the Hatching.

Mr. Short, and officer of the Haitan, has returned to that ship.

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SHIPPING AND MAIL NEWS.

MAILS DUE.

English (Chusan) to-morrow, American (Coptic) foth instant."- Aus lian (Airlie) ist prox Ger in (Preussen) 3rd prox.. German (Princess Irene) 4th prox. American (America Maru) 7th prox. Canadian (Empress of Japan)-toth proxi American (City of Peking) 19th prox.

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The steamer Eastern for Australia left Kobe yesterday for this port.

The Hon. CW. Kynnersley, c.3.G., Deputy Governor, and Comté jouffroy d'Abbans, the French Consul-General, were at the Wharf to meat His Excellency,, at once going on board the Indus. Later, a representative of the Singapore Free Press went on board and was accorded the honour of an interview with M. Doniner, who is, by the way, a very genial and pleasant gentleman and, if a sanguine tempem This is 10 notify the public that all Custom

Pent, and consequently a thoroughly optimistic Houses are established to bencft the people.

view of the situation in Yuunan are to be taken At present there are many shipping houses but

into consideration, is the right man in the right most of them are dishonest, for, they either On 19th instant, the finding of the Court, in place with regard to the great Yunnan railway 115 22 415 32 12.96 extort money from the merchant vessels or answer to the question set by the Board of enterprise, recently launched in France and. J. A. Higgon, R.W.P. 268 49 919

59.15.50 report falsely about their cargoes. By so doing Trade, was given. It was stated that the vessel which has received such warm support there. The P. M. 5. S. Co.'s steamer Coptic with T. S. Smith......... 357 88. 11006 16.17. they defraud the Customs and are really law had three compasses, two being on the bridge, During a conversation with Comte d'Abbans, mails &c. left Shangbai for this port this Capt.Strong, R.M.L. 70 30 519-1 29:17.92 less. Again, theres are houses which only do the standard and the steering compass, by at which one of the party of engineers proceed-morning Wednesday the 28th inst., at daylight. A. Mackenzie 84.11 -341:1 1*19, 18.05 Major Dorebill, R.A: 158 23 535 11 29 1844

one firm's business and monopolize the profit, which the vessel was steered and navigated, ing to Yunnan with M. Doumer was present, All these are unbusiness-like and are squeezing and one in the wheel house aft. They were in our representative fearned that the Yunnan C. Franklin, R.N... 176 17 823 - 44.18.70 all round. They are so numerous that they good order and sufficient for the safe navigation railway scheme is purely a private enterprise: R. E.E: Kriecken:Į

cannot be individualized with one's fingers. of the vessel. The master ascertained, the and is in no way political, Its promoters are - 25 26.8. beck, az Bo117 12 517

Now this Customs. has decided to issue a new deviation of his compasses from time to time, an Anglo-French Syndicate, one of the Directors Capt.Langhon.RA. 100 7 407-13 31.30 regulation to prevent any further dishonesty the errors were correctly ascertained and entered of which is no less important a personage in JA. Woodgates. 62,9 287-1932.55 and to render real benefit to the merchants and in a deviation book, and the corrections were England than the Permanent Under-Secretary,

First Three Innings, and over.

people. Note this. The new regulation will properly applied to the courses steered. The at the Foreign Office, and another Mi Adam, Surg, Moon R... 211.2 72 6 12.83 begin with the Russian calendar year 1st day position of the vessel was assumed at 5.30 President of the French Chamber of Deputies, Rev. Salisbury, R.N. 565 2007-113 15.387th month. All those who desire to open any m. on April 23 last, by a bearing taken of who is also a Director of the L. and S. E. 1 Hancock ...

435 175 1.1. 15.9

big shipping offices must report to this Customs Finger Rock, which bore N. 59 W distant six Railway at home. A large part of the capital Thuiston, R.N. 41 7 1641 11 16.72 with a cheque for Tls. 5,000 (Kai-kuan) as miles, a previous bearing of Hieshan Ughthouse is British subscribed and, said Comte d'Abbans Capt. Nicholson, 3rd

security, but if a small shipping house, a having been taken at 3 o'clock which gave N British trade in Yunnan will largely benefit by 65 7 286--14 2014

cheque for Tis 3,000 will suffice assecurity, to be 79 W., 53 miles distant. At & pm the position the construction of the railway; it may be Capt. Hutchinson,

deposited in the Russo Chinese Bank. If these was merely ascertained by dead reckonig observed that this trade last year amounted | HONG KONG, AND WHAMPOA DOCK BETERNY 15366-3 32.01 offices practice any dishonesty and it is proved from the position given by the iwn bearings at to no less than twenty milliards of francs, George J. E. LeeAAN 202 7011 323.3

as such, the depost money will be confiscated, 3 and 5:30 and from the course since steered. At present, goods go through from the colene Rev. E. Good, RN,., 22 479. 3:263

If any shipping house deride to cease business The position of the vessel was then, at 8p.1. Yunnan provinces to China and Hongkung via Victoria Lieut Ross RN. 54.137596 26.5

the depost money will be returned to the estimated to be 279 49. north latitude, 121 the Red River, and naturally, the time of trans Canton River Captain Ainslie, 3rd

owner. These shipping offices should state in east longitude. A safe and proper course portation is lengthy. On the completion of the writing their vessels, goods, tariff, ec, upon was set at 5:30 pm, if the vessel board hung at the front of the office

gain | railway much quicker despatch will be given here a

• By doing the position assumed by the two vious and consequently, this trade will, it is hoped,

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for receive a direct stimulus. But one of the were great objects of the railway and one over which ertain; theiSyndicates hope to gain. ecoup them

lead; selves is the development of the. unnan mines, aced afpresent scarcely touched, and which are

this bey will enable the Customs to investigate bearings. No allowance was and examine. All decuinesis and duty appre-tide, and currents. Propers measu ciation papers will be in Chinese only. These taken at midnight and 2 am, P. A Cox je 23 1 901-248,05 weight, number of packages, elc, and their on each occasion. The cast atta,

must plainly state the description of goods, the position of the vessel by a cas estimated value and marks. It is not necessary the vessel about miles inside the position said to be extremely valuable. This has ex to masterantended her to be fa al that time, cited the attention of capitalisin of Europe and which showed that the course schwastat made on this account perhaps more than any other good.” This was reported to the master,) who ag mction of the Yunnan railway will be had been below since Toppm; but as he had fem

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Captain Waymouth, for you to use any foreign writing the

14, 261 3 1114 1742 57,0 members bowled in less than three inningsingly as I have set before you and not other merchants and people must do and act accord

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burg, left Singapore for this port on the 26th

The HAL steamer Freiburg from Ham-| inst., and may be expected here on or about the 1st prox

The P. M. S. S. Co.'s sicames America Mazu with mails &c, from San Francisco to the toth inst., via Honolulus, arrived at Yokohama, will leave for this port on Friday morning the 30th inst, via Inland Sea, Kobe, Nagasaldi, and Shanghai Zili

Shipping

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Capt. H. Bathurst, of the steamship Haileeng, from Tamsui, Amoy and Swatow, reports →→→ Moderate W. wind, fine ad clear with smooth sea Vessels in Amoy on the 26th instant? H.M.S. Eclipse, U.S.$. Wilmington, 8.5. Jrine, and Cheangthew. In Swatow on the 27th - sa. Hangchow, Tientsin," Chinklang, Fook- sang, and Choysang...

Capt. Moore, of the steamship Changsha, from Sydney, &c., reports Experienced fine weather throughout, from Sydney to Thursday Estand moderate S.E. winds and sea with fine, weather, Thursday Island to Manila light to moderate winds and fine weather, thence to arrival experienced light S.W, and W. winds, fine clear weather and smooth sea on nin acrosa China Sea to arrival

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