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MR. GERALD BALFOUR, 'speaking at a dinner of the Associated Chambers of Com morce, said the signature of the Sugur Con vention was a triumph of British diplomacy and a victory for free trade.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1902.
THE VOLUNTEER INSPECTION. FAST STEAMERS FOR THE FÅR
Climatic conditions did not tend to make the annual inspection of the Hongkong Volunteer Corps a very pleasant function for during the WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY-The Cana-whole of Saturday afternoon a thin penetrating dian government has submitted to Parliament an agreement with Signor Marconi.granting him 80,000 dollars for the establishment of a trans-oceanic service nt the maximuin rate of ten cents per world.
THE HON. TREASURER of the Alice Memorial and Netherole Hospitals begs to acknowledge with thanks the following dona-" tion to the funds of the Hospitals —
$25
Chun On Fire Insurance Co.... Man On Insurance Co., Ld. 6. #5 V. A. C. H.....
10
A. Rodger..
A. Show...
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W. H. R......
10
Levy Hermanos........
3.
Rev. Mr. Zimmerling-
5
W. A. Rubles.....
5
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nothing to stay her progress except the unfore-
scen
A home paper explains why fast steamers do not run to the Far East, India, Australia, and the chief of which is that passengers will not the Cape. There are many reasons, probably rain fell without a break randering the rondspay more than £70 or £80 for the longest jour. muddy and slippery and the khaki uniforms of nay eastwards, whereas rich Americans--al- the men damp and uncomfortable. But the ways growing more wealthy and adding to their numbers-will pay as much as zoo each ceremony had to be faced and it was gratifying
for a single quick trip across the Atlantic. to note that out of a:total strength of 318 no less
Then, again, there are many parts of call on than :6; men answered to the roll-call. Of the
the Eastern routes, where the great liners stop remaining 54; 24 were sick and 8 absent under fram twelve to forty-eight hours, but once a steamer has put out into the Atlantic she has medical certificates, so that 22, only failed to attend, and of those almost a dozen are out of the Colony on leave. After the march out from Headquarters to the polo ground at Causeway Bay the corps were formed up and inspected by Major General Sir W. J. Gascoigne, who was accompanied by three staff officers. The general salute was first accarded the Major General, the men's accoutrements then examined, and the march past followed after which an advance in review order took place. The corps then formed up in three sides of a square and were addressed by the inspecting officer who observed that he had nothing to add to remirks he had given ex pression to on previous occasions. The in- ANOTHER FLYING MACHINE-An Ant-spection had been highly satisfactory alike in the werp Engineer is said to have submitted the numerical strength of the parade and in the plans of a new type of floating aerial-machine manner in which the evelutions had been to the Belgian Minister of War. Adequate carried out. It was a sincere pleasure to him particulars have not yet reached ́us.
to see the serious way the regiment was assum All we -bear is that the car is to be propelled by air. ing the responsibilities incidential to its ex- istence, and he trusted that such praiseworthy The balloon is cigar-shaped, and has an aluminium tube running through it from end to efforts would not be permitted to relax, for, as end. An eight-bladed screw is placed at the had already been said, the Corp's now occupied an important place in the defence scheme of end of the tube, and is driven by a motor fixed the Colony. While the regiment had consider- immediately above the car.
ably advanced in efficiency since he took over claims that the rotation of the screw will pro-the command of the Garrison here, Major duce a vacuum in the tahe, and the rushing in
ZAZA.
The inventor
of the outer air to fill the vacuum will propel the balloon at a speed of ze metres a second.
A CROW YARN:-" Waverley" weighs in with a tall crow yarn from Bangalore. He writes: "Who saye birds are not sensitive? The other day, one of my acquaintances bought one of those gourds made by natives into toys, out of which ap imitation snake springs out as toon as the lid is removed. After ringing the
changes on his friends, my acquaintance thought he'd try the effect on a crow, he fastened a piece of banana on to the lid, and then buried the gourd--all but the top-in the ground, in a place where crows were in the habit of prospecting for tiffin- Very soon a festive old cock crow came along, and after reconnoitring the gourd half a dozen times made a dig with his heak at the banana. Of course, the lid came off, and the snake popped out What happened? Why the crow fell down stone, dead instanter. I know it was fright-sheer funk-far, on, examination, we found its heart jammed in its throat.”—Asian] "
were
ally he took no credit for what had been ac
*General Gascoigne desired to say that person-
complished in that direction; the honour lav with the officers attached to the Corps, and in no small measure with the present acting Commandant, Major Chapman Captain Pritchard had now been, appointed to the posi tion of Commandant, and with his arrival here, a new influence that could only tend to the continued betterment of the Corps. Continuing in the same strain, His Excellency said that the regiment had that day been paid the highest compliment almost possible for it to receive, for at a special meeting of the Executive Council convened by him to discuss the question it had been decided that those best entitled to represent the Colony at the forthcoming Coronation of His Majesty were free. A telegram had been received from the the men who gave their services to the Colony, Secretary of State to the effect that the home authorities were willing to have a representa tive contingent from Hongkong to take part in the Coronation procession, and it had been unanimously decided by the Execution Council that the formation of that entingent should be LADY CURZON'S ROMANCE -Anamus left to the Volunteer Corps. That those ing story is related of Lady Curzon of Kedles-selected to go home to London to represent ton, formerly Miss Mary Leiter, of Chicago, the Colony would acquit themselves as men It was in Washington that a young Attache of as true soldiers of the King and the Empire: one of the Embassies became so conspicuous he was fully confidon!. in her service that, owing to a funny little in-
Major-General Gascoigne afterwards pre- cident, he eventually gave up the post. It hapsented the Challenge Shield to "C" Machine pened in this way. The infatuated young Company, which has won it two years in
man, knowing that Miss I.eiter was going to a certain ball, went out one day and ordered a Iarge box of American Beauty roses, which he took with him, stopping on the way home to make a purchase of winter flannels, etc. One box was handed over to his valet, while, a few hours later, Miss Teiter opened the second, together with a card entreating her "to wear these for my sake," and discovered the young diplomatist's flannel things! The story soon. penetrated to his club, and, not at all appreciat- ing the laughter at his expense, be shortly after accepted an appointment elsewhere.
ZAZA
ERADICATING THE PRICKLY-PEAR The Department of Agriculture in Queensland has resolved to offer the substantial reward of £5,000 for the discovery of a means of eradica- ting the "prickly pear." A proviso will be made that the cost must not exceed a certain sum per acre, and the Department will have to be satisfied that the means adopted are offica cious... As it is the Department, has a process Evolved from the experiments at the West- brook State Farm, but the cost per acre is too great Prickly pear" (Opuntia vulgaris), le a cactus, imported from America, which flourishes in hot dry climates, the leaves are covered with minute prickly hairs, which come off on the plant boing handled and occasion suffering to whatever animals they attach them selves to Of late years the prickly pear"
has spread very much in parts of Australis, and the action which the Government of Queensland is taking in offering a reward for its eradicta tion is very wise. The plant has yellow blooms and purple fruit, and only by personartex, perience is its dangerous property discovered.
THE KWANG-81 REBELLION.
From our own Correspondent) S
CANTON, 23rd March. Rumours have been flying all over the City this morning about the Kwangel rebellion, all pointing in certain very important news, As yet the populace are unable to glean any facts, as the Authorities have exercised a strict censor ship on all telegrams received, and over the
WSDADO. As soon as I got any im portant news, shall notify you,
&CO.DENTS DRIVING
succession.
On returning to Headquarters, Major Chap. man, before dismissing the parade, expressed his thanks to all ranks for the enthusiasm with which they had acted under his command. As to the men to be selected to go home in connec. tion with the Corenation, it had been decited by His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government to call for more names, in order to facilitate the work of selection. Those who were chosen to go to London would be carried there and back at Goverment expense and would travel according to their. rank; in London they would probably be quartered in barracks, and would be under strict military discipline. Concluding, Major Chapman said that names should be sent in as soon as pos sible, as many arrangements would have to be
made, including the providing of new-uni-
forms..
The men were then dismissed..
MR. JOHN ROBERTS,, THE BILLIARD CHAMPION
IN HONGKONG.
Last night, Mr John Roberts, the billiard champion, gave an exhibition of his skill
at the Chinese Club. The room was crammed, and the brilliant and scientific manner in which the champion used his cue called forth frequent applause. He first played against Mr. E. H. Hinds and afterwards, Mr. A. G. Stokes, bath games being of 750 up. Ho
conceded to the former gentleman 450 points and 475 to the latter. In both games the champion won by tog and 68 points respectively. His highest breaks were g1, 88 (unfinished) 76, 72 and 67 in the first game, and 211, 87, 83 and 68 in the second. Mr. Hind's were 19, 18, and 1g, whilst Mr. Stokes's were 36, 22, and 19 Two games of" pyramids ", followed, the champion" playing the same gentlemen, and conceding 5 points to each. In the game with Stokes, Mr. Roberts won easilys but lost to Mr. Binds by one point A series of trick billiards followed, chief amongst which was the "Jumping" of the red ball over the gas chandeliers, which evoked storms of applause. Theproceedings terminated at 1230. To-night Mr. Roberts will play at the Hongkong Club at 9.15 and to-morrow at
5 pm
NOTTAM & CO PLAID RUGS and
SILK MUFFLERS,.
It is the same on the long Oriental journeys as with America-bound steamers engines with greatly increased horse-power would he needed. Coaling stations on the eastern routes are far apart, and for quick pas- sages, such as are maris on the North Atlantic, enormosuly, increased space on the Oriental liners would be required for the storage of fuel. The Suez route takes only steamers drawing not more than 26 (t., and, again, the heat of the Red Sea is such that it is impossible to cons dense the steam with sufficient rapidity. Thus the journey from Port Said to Aden, a distance of only 1,400 miles, occupies nearly five days, twenty-four hours being actually spent intra- versing the Canal, which is only eighty-seven miles.
THE BOER AND THE BAYONET.
It is a circumstance worth nothing in connec tion with the present phase of the war in South Africa that the Boers appear to have overcome their drend of the bayonet. The tactics which | the Boersinvariably adopted and which were the despair of aur troops were to úght at long range,
prevent our men from coming to close quar
Auctions.
PUBLIO AUCTION.
“HE Undersigned have received instructions THE
from M. CHOTE, Esq., to Sell by
PUBLIC AUCTION,
TO-MORROW.
(TUESDAY), the 5 instant, at 2 P.M. sharp, within his residence at CONDUIT ROAD,
THE WHOLE OF HIS VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE, Comprising:-
SILK COVERED DRAWING-ROOM FURNITURE, BRASS BEDSTEADS, TEAKWOOD EXTENSION DINING TABLE, DINING ROOM CHAIRS, CARPETS, RUGS,. One set of WHITE LACQUERED AMERICAN BED-ROOM
ENGRAVINGS, CURTAINS, SILK EM- FURNITURE, CORNICES, PICTURES, BROIDERY SCREENS. JAPANESE IN- LAID PLACQUES, ELECTRIC FAN and BATTERY, BRONZE BUSTS and ORNA OVERMANTELS, DINNER MENTS, WAGGONS and SIDEBOARD, COOKING STOVE and UTENZILS, &c, &5;
AND One COTTAGE PIANO and One IRON SAFE by the Hall's Safe Co., Cincinatti, O.;
ALSO: A Quality of PLANTS in Pots. TERMS: As Usual.
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers.
Hongkong, 72nd March, 400Z
fasad
PUBLIO AUCTION.
HEUndersigned have received instructions from the Victualling STORE OFFICER
to Sell by
PUBLIC AUCTION,
on
WEDNESDAY, the 26th March......
at TEAM,
at H.M. NAVAL YARD,
About 40 GALVANIZED IRON BISCUIT TANKS,
TERMS: As Usual.
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Government Auctioneers. Hongkong, 25th March, 1902,
(34rd
PUBLIC AUCTION.
HE Undersigned have received instructions from 1 T. M. WHEELEY to Sell by
PUBLIC AUCTION,
THE
оп
TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY. the 1st and 2nd April respectively, at PM. Sharp on each day, within the Residence, "GREENCROFT," Robinson Road, Kowloon,
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Hongkong, 20th March, 1902.
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ters and to retreat when hard pressed. The Roers evidently believed that it was foolish to fight at clase quarters or they dreaded the bayonet and the lance. The war corres. pondents used to send" thrilling and gra phic
with accounts of gallant charges bryanet and lance by our troops and of the great dread with which these weapons had inspired the Boers, and the general belief was that the Boers funked a bayonet or cavalry charge and could never be induced to stand up against it or to come to close quarters with bur troops. Whether the conclusion was correct or not, the Boers seem to have overcome their dread of the bayonet, for they have changed FURNITURE, BLACKWOOD CABINETS,
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troops have been charged by the mounted Boers, the latest being near Klerksdrop, where the enemy is said to have recklessly charged on the convoy and succeeded in capturing it although our soldiers opposed them with fixed bayonets,
A MAGNETIC MOUNTAIN.
This will recall to the memories of many old associations with "Sinbad the Sailor," and the remarkable loadstone mountain that pulled
out all the nails from ships' hulls, and caused them to lounder
A few interestine details have been gleaned from the Norwegian papers, as to the dan gerously magnetic properties of a “mountain" in the Joedern province, on the Norwegian coast. There can be no question as to the existence of the "mountain," though its dimen- sions have been greatly exaggerated. It is, in fact, a great straggling dune, of about 1,000 yards in length. The bulk of the dune is composed of sand, with which, however, intermingled such a large proportion of lofd- stone in minute fragments that the compass of a ship coming within a certain distance of the coast at once becomes wildly deranged, and it happens far from infrequently that the vessel is stranded. "
AMERICAN DOCTOR'S SELF- SACRIFICE.
HIS BODY OFFERED FOR VIVISECTION.
A Brooklyn physician has made the startling offer of his life as a sacrifice on the altar of scientific research.
Dr. James Edwin Russell, of No. 1,032 Bedford-avenue, invites the surgeons to use his body as a subject for vivisection, and does so in the following terms ;'
"I hereby offer myself as a subject for vivisec- tion in any direction or along any lines what- soever which may be selected.. I will myself, when able and competent, assist my vivisectors by such notes as may be of interest and value to them or me. The experiments are to continue
until I am ton exhausted to be of future value as a subject, or until I succumb. Should I survive at the end of the year of observation
THE WHOLE OF THE
* VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE
THEREIN CONTAINED,
Comprising:
SILK TAPESTRY DRAWING-ROOM
Hongkong, talen
1901.
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CARPETS and RUGS. PAINTINGS. ENGRAVINGS, MOROCCO COVERED DINING ROOM SUITF, TEAKWOOD EXTENSION DINING TABLE, CHIP. PINDALE CHAIRS, DINNER WAGGON, VALUABLE GLASSWARE. SET OF CUTLERY. Shanghai Make DOUBLE WARDROBES, DRESSING TABLE. WASHSTAND with BEVELLED GLASS, OVERMANTELS. BOOKCASES, KEW. KIANG FLOWER STANDS, HATSTAND with GLASS, BRONZE FIGURES, SAT. SUMA VASES and BOWLS, PLACQUES, CORNICES. CHERRY LACQUERED TEA-TRAYS, SCREENS, 2 PLUSH- COVERED CHAIRS, CARVED WOOD A natural car sparkling and effervescent Mineral Water, bottled FIGURES, LADY'S ROCKING CHAIR, in its NATURAL URBONIC ACID GAB of the Hirano Spring of Hiogo Kon, TEAKWOOD SIDEBOARD with BEVEL- STANDS PANTRY KICHWASH Japan. It mixes excellently with WINE or SPIRITS, and is PERMANENT IN
QUISTES as usual;
AND
I BAROMETER by R. H. Cogswell, Hali- fax, I TELESCOPE by G. Falconer & Co., Hongkong, Y SWIFT BICYCLE, RICK SHAS, and 1 COTTAGE PIANO by Schred- máyer and Schue, Stuttgart;
ALSO:
A Large Assortment of PALMS and other PLANTS with POTS and STANDS. · ·
TERMSAs Usual.
On view on Sunday and Monday, 30th and 31st instant.
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers,
1353d Hongkong, 22nd March, 1902.
For Sale.
FOR SALE.
TWO BOILERS, CYLINDRICAL, RE- TURN TUBULAR, 7 ft. diameter x 8 ft. long. Fox's corrugated furnace, 3 ft. diameter, working pressure 120 Bs, complete with Smoke box, Funnel, &c.
-ONE-BOILER, vertical-with-cross-tubes, 36" diameter x 7'6" high, werking pressure 100 the.
ONE BOILER, vertical, 3' 6" diameter Bohigh, with cross tubes, working pressure 100 148.
The above are quite new, being just com pleted, and can be seen at Kowloon Dock
Prices and further particulars may be had on application to
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elect to be released from further service."
At the FREEMASONS' HALL, on WEDNESDAY,
counsel to ascertain if any legal step might be attend.
Dr. Russell says that he has consulted the 26th instant, at 8.30 for 9 F.M. precisely. Visiting Sir Knights are cordially invited to might be taken to prevent him from carrying
Hongkong, 21st March, 1903. out his intention and says he has been advised that he may proceed without any risk of inter- ference.
According to the Telegraph corespondent Dr. Russell is forty-four years of age, has been practising as a physician for twenty two years, and is a graduate of the Now York Homeopathic University. He states that his sole object in making this unparalled offer is to further scientific know. ledge. He believes that by this course he will be able to silence what he terms the rant of the anti-vivisectionists,
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