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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 1902.
mantiassures me that the woman ja ques-
was formerly an inmate a low house,
dsubsequently became the concubine: of official who went as Minister to Germany, And she then learnt some German. On his
̈servants,
REFORM FROPOSALS.
The Anglo-Chinese Gaselle, recently launch- ed here without a great flourish of trumpets, is steadily improving in the quality of its news-
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URING my TEMPORARY ABSENCE from the Colony, Mr. W. D. Jurr will act as MANAGER of the above Company, By Order of the Consulting Commitice,
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death she returned to her former mode of life matter; the leaders, too, show a degree of She was after the trouble recommended to foresight, lofty patriotism, and straightforward Count von Waldersee as a senning woman on ness that is highly creditable to those who have account of her linguistic accomplishments and undertaken a great and important task. It has odious was very useful on the staff in connection with long been a matter of wonder and surprise to my The any disputes among the German and Chinesosat a few of China's friends that the enlightened ets of roses,
Afterwards she again became a and Progressive Party in this-empire, which public woman and her summons to the Palace numbers many millions, has never set about and.
is quite
inexplicable, to the beller class the establishment of an organ that should voice mour of Tweedie quite, as much Inst Chinese, but perhaps the Ladies' Audience the opinion of the most enlightened and truly ever been before. Miss explains it all, and the Empress Dowager, patriotic Chinese, giving to the world their side I HAVE This DAY given over CHARGE of the heroine Dolores, and My, in order to show that she had some of all questions at issue and explaining clearly A balkón as Frank Aleeved, her laver, mada intelligent people around her, did violence to Western peoples their many grievances and the most of the splendid advantage afforded; alike alike to custom and courtesy to her their desire to be better understood. All parties woman and all governments in the West have their re- Miss Arnold's rendering of Dearie! Dearie 1 Ruests in presenting them with a and Mr. Carlton's singing of "Shade of the of such character as her interpreter. The pective organs through which their opinions Sheltering Palms being exceptionnily well ladies not knowing who she was doubtless and policy is proclaimed. Yet in China, the most received. As Arthur Dimegul, Mr. Tercival bestowed much flattering attention on this populous empire in the world and one in which Knight could not have been better and the person, of no repute." It only shows how misgovernment is carried to extreme lengths, burst of applause which greeted him, at the careful the diplomats need to be as the in-there has never been established a truly "party conclusion of the refrain I want to be acident is open to very invidious. interpretation journal one that would inevitably and in due course came to be regarded as the mouthpiece military man" showed that not only does he by the people, and would at least furnish an- possess a good voice and a taking manner but other illustration of how easily we are befonied. of the Progressive Party. Now, however, the Anglo-Chinese Garette would seem to aspire that he is one of the popular artists of the
to such a position, and as such should, with company. Gillain's daughter was taken by was issued on March 11th, demanding an ex- Miss Nellie Curtis, and, like Mr. Knight, abe is planation as to why the previous edicts requir.care, develop into a very influential and useful a great favourite with a Hongkong audience, ing reports to be sent in by all. Viceroys and publication. It is dealing with the vexed ques Her whistling song was one of the successes of Governors concerning the military forces under tion of the American Exclusion Acts in a very the evening and it was not surprising that she was their control; and also the inauguration of the recalled no less than three times. Miss Isabel new educational system had not attended to. Vernon as Lady Holyrood was another good All high officials are now commanded to attend character and one that found immense favour to these matters forthwith and lose no time. with everyone. Her de ballad-"I've an inkling, inkling, inkling" earned a loud out burst of applause and the inevitable encore. But if one individual performer is to take first honours it must surely be given to Mr. Henry Dallas, as Anthony Tweedlepunch, the life and soul of the comedy. Everyone appreciated his dry humour and whenever be appeared on the stage it was a signal for more merriment. The other characters were in able hands and it is the general opinion of Hongkong theatre -goers that with Florodorn the Dallas Company
have made one of the hils of the season...
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Auction.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
No. 185.
[357d
THE following Particulars and Conditions of,
to be held at the Offices of the Public Works Department, on "
MONDAY, the 7th day of April, 1902, at 3 P., re published for general information.
By Command,
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Colonial Secretary..
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Hongkong, 22nd March, 1902, Colonial Secretary's Office,
Particulars and Conditions of the letting by Public Auction Sale, to be held on Monday, the Offices of the Public Works Department, by 7th day of April, 1902, at 3 P.M., at the Order of His Excellency the Officer Adminis tering the Government, of Two Lots of CROWN LAND, at To Kwa Wan, Kowloon, in the Colony of Hongkong, for a term of 75 Years. with the option of renewal at a CROWN RENT to be fixed by the Surveyor of His Majesty the KING, for one further term of 75. years,
PARTICULARS OF THE LOTS.
Boundaries and
Measurements,
of our readers, and as it is at least a noteworthy Sale of Crown Land, by Public Auction, I am assured by well informed missionaries production we need offer no apology for repro-
It reads as follows:- that so far as educational matters are concernedducing it in extenso.
During the last few years the more enlight Yuan is doing all in his power, but the work is delayed by want of funds. Yoan is not parti- ened and progressive Viceroys and Governors of the Empire have made various suggestions cularly popular as Viceroy, as the same brusque. ness he has displayed to foreigners character-as to the best means to be used to bring about zes his dealings with his own officials, and he an amelioration in the condition of the country. brooks not the slightest delay or negligence. might be profitable to consider for a few An expectant, oficial who recently delayed moments some of these suggestions, the greater three days in paying his respects at Pantingfu part of which have a direct bearing upon the was told that he could now wait three years for education of the rising generation: A short his appointment as he did not appear to be in time ago while the country was still in a state a hurry. The Chinese are not of course used of unrest, some of the principal high officials to this sort of thing and it bewilders them. if agreed to recommend certain reforms in a joint one could only rely on Yuan he might be of in-memorial to the throne, rightly urging that calculable good in the country. But he has these reforms ought to be taken in hand as soon as peace negotiations were concluded, too thoroughly established his reputation as a "trimmer" to awaken great confilence. The while the opening up of mines, building of fast time he approached the Ministers, about arsenals and foundries, revenue reforms, cic, Tientsin city he was advised to forego the sub-might be allowed to wait until the country had Ject indefinitely. Prince Ching had an hour's more completely quieted down. The following conference with their majesties the other day is a summary of the principal reforms advocat- on the same subject. It is open to suspicioned by these high officials:- that the Japanese for interested motives are 1.-Princes and nobles of the Imperial playing the Chinese game in reference to the House, etc., should be sent abroad to travel city in the hope of obtaining some lucrative ap- and study in foreign countries. pointments no doubt, having already secured the plums in the educational and military line. Great indignation has been expressed in Chinese official circles at Peking because the wife of the Italian Minister was stoned while passing over a bridge in Feking a few days ago, and diligent enquiry is being made as to In all probability this is the last opportunity the guilty parties. If they were children the Hongkong playgoers will have of seeing these favourite Musical Comedies as Henry..Dallas informs us that he intends bringing out an entirely different class of entertainment next year, the strong point of which will be society and high class Comedy. On Saturday, a'mi cellaneous concert is announced, and judging by the undoubted success achieved by the small. concert which followed What happened to Jones, Saturday night's performance, should prove a treat indeed.
The last nights of this popular Company are announced, and on Monday their season will terminate with a farewell benefit to Mrs. Henry Dallas. This lady's many friends will learn with regret that Mrs. Dallas is about to relin quish the stage entirely, and Monday will be her last appearance in Hongkong. That bril liant Comedy, made famous in London by Charles Hawtrey A Message from Mars, will be produced. This weird but intensely human piece is said to be one of the Dallas Co's best effons while the staging, scenery &c, &c, is truly magnificent. To night. H:M.S. Frres ponsible will be played; to-morrow The Belle of New York, and on Friday The Geiska,
SANITARY BOARD,
A meeting of the Sanitary Board will be held to-morrow at 4.15 p.m. when the following business will be transacted
parents are to be published a very sensible plan if carried out.
The latest reports from Kansuh are that Duke Lau and Prince Tuan are actively mar- shalling their forces and stirring up the Mahomedans.
2. Students of good family, and literary graduates of all grades should go abread for a course of foreign study before being permitted to enter official life.
3-The curriculum of the Provincial and Metropolitan Examinations (Master of Arts and Doctor of Literature) must be thoroughly over. hauled and revised.
4.-More schools and colleges of Western learning to be established in the Empire.
The army should be entirely drilled after the practice of Western countries,
6-Able and deserving officials to be kept
longer at their posts, instead of being made to retire in favour of new candidates on expiration of their term of three years.
7. The police forces to be modelled after those of Shanghai.
8.The Imperial Chinese Post to be estab- shed throughout the whole Empire.
9.-The silver dollar to be the legal tender of the country,
ANOTHER RESIGNATION REFUSED. Chang Y or Chang Yeu Mao bas been ask- ing permission to resign his appointment in connection with the railways and mines as he does not feel sufficiently competent to fulfil his duties, is request has been refused and he has been sharply reprimanded for trying to evade his responsibilities instead of doing all
These nine suggestions are excellentin every in his power to improve himself. The real truth of the matter is, expect, that Chang Yi way, and if they were faithfully carried out realizes only too well the suspicion with would bring about, in the near future, a vast 1. Minute by the Medical Oficer of Health her retire, wille with Chinese he is also the same time, they are not exhaustive, but which he is regarded by foreigners and would improvement in the state of the country. At not very popular since he sold the Kaiping they strike at the root of the matter. The adop
Some very strong motive must tion of these suggestions would undoubtedly prompt the desire to relinquish a position be the laying of a good and durable foundation upon which a firm and lasting structure might which must envolva such good pickings,
Other reforTAS Yuan has begged leave to go and bury his advantageously be erected. mother but the Court considers the present would, accessarily, soon follow, and we should time too critical to spare him and the deceased before long have the joy and satisfaction of must wait until the autumn,
seeing this hoary Empire, which has been
ORDERS OF THE DAY.
relative to the new Buildings Bill.
AGENDA
1. Further letter and petition relative to the proposed urinal in Ice House Lane.
2. Report of the work done by the cleansing gangs for the fortnight ending March and
1902
Mortality Statistics for this Colony for the
mines.
weeks ended March 1st, 8th and 15th, 1902 Reis has revised her charges for looking asleep for so many ages, awakening to a reali.
TIENTSIN DAY BY DAY.
(From Our Own Correspondent).
depression
TIENTSIN, March 19th IRISH BALL
passed on by some other
after the Shanghai: Kuan Newchuang railway zation of how far it has fallen behind other from a million to one million five hundred
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locality has reached us, and the result, is that having been captured by the wretched people Han who has one spark of patriotism burning in the Government Gazette, will be charged as
though it is nearly tifin time 1 am writing, by
thousand taele now because. Japanese have nations in all that appertains to true greatness been employed as military instructors for Yuan's and progress, China would then be on the new army. The Russians will next claim in way to take the place she ought to occupy in the demnity for the depradations of Chinese in Man- family of nations and all the world, more or churia, which is the way they will put it less, be benefitted by this great awakening. probably, some
This is a consummation which every Son of A 35 RUSSIAN BRIGANDS
The in his breast should unceasingly aim to bring candle light... It is, vary. ""homo, like” and a | Chinese say there are numbers of starving about. It is quite within the range of possibi.
EURONOFTRAE emas they are worrying to death there. Cheerful change for those priveleged to stay st Russians in Manchurin whom they try to lity, and only needs the Hearty co-operation home, but not a day for the "man in the street" pacify by giving them houses etc, but they and energetic action of all there who live by pillage and cause incessant trouble. ¿to be loquíacious,
Just recovered from On the other hand there are the native Manament the present Ignoble condition of the Irish Ball. The sons of Erin did the thing | churian - brigands who harry the Russians their country and long to see it uplifted handsomely, including, the best champagne whenever they get the chance and these have and regenerated, and that there are mul and) sky, and some of the folks had a roaring been stealing Russian uniforms and getting time. The Hall was the greenest and freshest an advantage in that way similar to Boar titudes of such all over the land we cannot doubt. Of course all this is not to be done in looking, bower Tientsin has seen for many There is some talk of the Chinese opening a day, but let us once set about the matter in montby and local art had been generously coal mines to the West of Paotingfu where it real earnest, and we shall be surprised to kee pressed into the service for shields etc, while is said some excellent soft coal can be ob how much can be accomplished by trus, and several notices in genuine Celtic were hung tained, and it is thought a ready supply for willing workers. We propose to write more Tientsin and Feking will reduce the price of round the walls, but I did not come across the commodity here.
fully on these important matters in the forth. anyone, who read thom, Now that both phar
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to do what in us lies to help forward the good cause. Nons is so insignificant or obscure as not to be able to do something for the uplifting
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