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he along Telegraph

HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 1902

knowing well

not

OSAKA SHOSEN KAISHA The total re-matter to you for your judgme ceipts of the Osaka Shosen Kaisha for May that I can rely implicitlyi amounted to Yen 623,000, of which Yen The Hon Playfair Your Excell 781,000 was returned as net profit, the remain. speaking personally I wish to any that

for that month. The net profit total aggre- the asxt few days but however much as der being the Company's business expenditure think that any celebration should be

gutes Yen 651,000 from the beginning of the might wish to avoid it I thinkelt will be neces-that-an present buisness year.

sary to have

LOGAL AND GENERAL.

WELLINGTON STREET BLOCKAGE is GUILLOTINE WANTED-It must be said at last cleared.

there is usually very good reason for inflicting the extreme penalty when the death sentence CABLE REPAIRED The Hongkong and is carried out in Siam, but the Government Foochow Cable is repaired.

really ought to import a guillotine, says the THE PORTUGUESE GUNBOAT ZAIRE ed it is not likely that executians will be bung:ments for having no, work done during the Bangkok Time. As the prison is now officer

arrived from Macan this afternooni

THE ENGLISH MAIL of the 24th May was delivered in London on the aznd'inst.

THE PLAGUE RETURN for the twenty-four hours ended at noon to-day shows six fatal

cases,

at Bangkok,

DID NOT PLAY-The Band of the and Bombay Infantry did not play on the New Re: creation Ground this evening, as was arranged. THE YEN IN FORMOSA:-Haron Kodama, Governor General of Formosa, has issued a notice fixing the legal value of the silver Ven in the island at 85 sen until further notice.

led in Bangkok-though that still depends largely on the nerves of the heademan--but the same cannot be said of executions in the I terior A ghastly sight was witnessed at Pa knampon, in April, when a lab chin paid the penalty of the law for murder. The sword used was an uncommonly short one, and well, per

health in

official until notification

nds the remark as a

buld be:

"Bato" the serious alato

hich, our sovereign, was at prescut excessiqnal) derfice would"; notada) misplaced

and he suggested that eleven o'clock. in the forenoon would be the most suitablo

THE TWO DAYS HOLIDAY; W the reason being that there might he legalim complications in connection with the due dates. It was agreed to hold the service at 11. 0.m of bills. Bills are only due on Saturday, and

On the proposition of HE, seconded by the it might be awkward, and questions might stire Hon. Dr. Ho Kai, it was decided to send the legally which it would be better to avoid, following cable to His Majesty, believe the Chinese have made full arrange The Executive and Legislative Councils of Hongkong have heard with great sorrow the next few days, so it would be no use having news of His Majesty's illness. On behalf of the offices open. At the same time, while we

the entire community they express the earnest have the two days closed there will bejects in this Colony that the King may shortly prayer of His Majesty's loyal and devoted sab occasion to have any

any celebrations.

The Hon. Dr. Ho Kai said Sir, I think all members of this Council, and I am sure alon the public in general in this colony, must have.

transmitted to us concerning the King with the deepest concern and sympathy. If we decided to go on with the coronation celebrations I am afraid our hearts would be weighed down with so much anxiety by the news, and with so much sympathy with our

MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY

the

THREE YEARS IMPRISONMENT forhaps, it is better to suppress details. But from received the sad news which Reuters have hat snatching was a sentence recently passed the time the executioner began till be finally succeeded in severing the head from the body, some twenty minutes elapsed. ALTERATION OF PROGRAMMES On account of the sad news received this morning, it has been found necessary to alter very many programmes including the pro- posed joyful coronation service which was to be held in.St. John's Cathedral, and to substitute a service of intercession on behalf of the health of His Majesty the King. Those Officers for whom seats had been provided for at the coronation service are requested to hold their Seats as arranged. No procession, to the Cathedral however, will be formed. We would like to draw attention to the an advertisment announcing that the tea to the children will be given at the City Hall on Saturday, the 28th inst., st 4.30 p.m.; as previously arranged mised to attend are asked to be good enough Those ladies who have already kindly pra

A SERVICE OF INTERCESSION

on

behalf of His Majesty King Edward VII will

be held in St. John's Cathedral, Hongkong, on

Thursday, 26th. June, 1902. A similar Service in the Chinese Language will also be held in the

Cathedral at 2.00 p.m. on Juue, 26th. CORONATION POSTPONED: The Yoko-

hama Specie Bank, Limited, kindly inform us that they have received a telegram from their London office stating that owing to His Majesty

the King being a little indisposed the corona-

tion ceremony is indefinitely postponed.

DESERTERS FROM ́ ́H.M, S." "ALEN- HEIM :-The sailors belonging to the British cruiser Blenheim, recently in port, deserted during her stay at Nagasaki, says the local Press. Seven of them have been captured by the Nagasaki-Police-and diligent_search.is_being_ made for the other three.

A BIG CONTRACT-The Mitsui Bussan Kaisha has lately opened a provisional branch office at Hankow, China, to import into that place 300,000 milway sleepers from Japan, under a

contract to supply the Belgian Syndicate which is now constructing the Luhan Railway between Hankow and Paking.

a

A NEW MARKET IN CHINKIANG The authorities in Chinklang have recently acquired an extensive piece of ground which they intend to devote to the purposes of market. It is close to the old military pamen and it is expected that the buildings and stalls will be completed in the course of a few days

INTERCESSION SERVICE-We are re-

applied for assistance we expect a generous! A. S. WATSON & Co., usted, by the Rt. Revd. Bishop Plazzell, to

response. The names of our most liberal; Benefactors will be inscribed upon marble tablets, as a lasting testimony of their generosity, THE CHRISTIAN BROTHERS.

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state that an Intercession Service will be held

at the R. C. Cathedral to-morrow morning at 10.30 for the complete and speedy recovery of

to be present.

HONGKONG AND THE CORONATION.

MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE AND LEGISLATIVE COUNCILS.

that there would not be the least enjoyment in the celebrations, and I think that is what t celebrations are for, but with our Royal Sovereign and King lying in a dangerous state, although, as we are all very glad to hear from the latest statements that the operation has been a success, but as your Excellency says he is in an uncertain cop dition of health, I think it is only showing our heartfelt sympathy to have the entire celebrations postponed. The holidays, of course may go on, but I know during the two days whether we have holidays or not, we will most condition of the King. We all pray and hope anxiously await the news informing us of the

that the news will, in the next few days, most satisfactory, and that it will grant some pleasure in knowing that God has, through His goodness, preserved our King (hear, hear), The Hon. Shap Your Excellency, I think words are scarcely necessary and almost fail to express the feelings of

GRIEF AND SORROW In view of the news received from home re- that must be prevailing over the whole Empire, specting the postponement of the Coronation & and also in this small portion of that Empire meeting of the Executive and Legislative at the news which has reached us about the Councils was held at half past twelve to-day in serious illness of our gracious sovereign King. the Council Chamber. There were present.-His Edward. Suffice it to say, that as we are pre- Excellency Major-General Sir W. J. Gascoigne, pared to celebrate the event which was to come K.C.M.G. (Officer Administering the Goven-off to-morrow with gladness and all manner of ment), Hon. Sir H. Spencer Berkeley, K.B. I rejoicings, so also do we now feel the sad (Attorney General), Hon. F. H May, C.M. tidings which have come over the telegraphs. G., (Colonial Secretary), Hou. F. I. Badeley I think, to say the least, it would be unseemly (Captain Superintendent of Police), Hon. Com for this community to observe, in any way, mander R. M. Rumsey R.H. (Harbour Master) except in sorrow, the holidays which had Bon. A. M. Thomson (Colonial Treasurer); been set apart for us. I have not had Hoa, 0. W. Dickson, Hon. C. S. Sharp, Hon, time, personally, to consult my colleagues G. W.-F. Playfair, Hon. R. Shewan, Hon. Dr. in the Chamber of Commerce with regard Ho. Kai, Hon, Wei A Yuk, and Mr. R.F. Johnson (Acting Clerk of Councils There were also present Col. Trefusis and the Rev. G. A. Bunbury,

H. E. the Officer Administering the Govem ment said :-Gentlemen of the Councils, I have summoned you here to-day on

A MOST PAINFUL MÅTTER,

A

to these holidays beyond a short con versation with the Vice-Chairman, and if it would be worth knowing an expression of opinion, I may say we were both perfectly agreeable as to the, if not possibility, the advisability, of

be restored to health, and awale further news with deepest anxiety."

The Councils adjourned sine die

OFFICIAL COMMUNICATION.

FROM SECRETARY OF STATE Copy of Telegram from the Secretary of State for the Colonies through the Governor. of Singapore to the. Officer Administering the Government of Hongkong, dated Singapore, 25th Jane, 1902

Following telegram from Secretary of State for the Colonies

"It is with the deepest regret that I have to inform you that I have received this moming the following Official intimation: Begin- "The King is suffering from perityphlitis: his condition on Saturday was so satisfactory he was

hoping that with care His Majesty the King would be able to go through the Coronation. Ceremony but on Monday evening a re- crudescence became manifest, rendering surgical operation necessary to-day - the Coronation Ceremony therefore postponed."--

Ends,

both as to King's health and as to arrange "I will telegraph at age further intelligence

meals inade with regard to festivities."

ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL,

HONGKONG,

26 June, 1902. Service of latercession, on behalf of His Majesty, King Edward VII,

God save the King (one verse The Litany

1st Lesson. Isaiah 38. Special Prayer

and Lesson, St. James V:3-18

the voice of my calling, my King and my God; Anthem (Psalm 2). "O hearken Thow, unto

for unto Thee will I make my prayer,"

Sermon. Hymn 363 (A, and M.) The Blessing.

THE NEW RIFLE.

British army is being awaited with considerable The appearance of the new rifle for the

interest. It is, to a very great exient, an off- spring of principles inculcated by the South African campaign, and is intended to provide the infantryman with a lighter and handier weapon adapted to the greater individual activi-

and to the snap shooting from behind cover at

His Majesty King Edward. It is expected / Little did we think when we last met here and with the utmost unxiety news about our ty demanded in the face of modern fire action,

that the whole of the Roman Catholic com- munity will be present on the occasion..

were looking forward with Joyful anticipation to the Coronation celebrations-celebrations, which I may here say that owing to the in A NEW INVENTION-Messrs. Ritchie and defatigable exertions of the members, of the Company have received a consignment of Coronation Committee, I think you will agree, Columbia disc graphophones of the latest im would have been a credit to this rising proved patterns. They are to be seen at the Colony, Little did we then think that the well-known premises in Des Voeux Road, and next time I should summon you would the heater will be at once, delighted by the be for the purpose of discussing the ques absence of metallic sound, which has been ation "of their postponement. Gentlemen,"! great drawback in all previous inventions of a may tell you that I have received no official similar nature...

communication whatever-none from the Colonial Office, none from the Horse Guards, none from the Admiralty. All I am in possession of is what you yourselves, equally

HOLIDAYS NOT CANCELLED-The following Government Notification was pub. lished in the Government Casette this after noon-Notwithstanding that the Coronation Celebrations have been postponed in conse quence of the sad news received to-day of the illness of His Most Gracious Majesty the King, the Public Holidays ordered for the 26th and 27th instant are to cancelled. The Holiday in Government Offices on the 25th is cancelled by order of His Excellency the Officer Admin istering the Government.

GOVERNMENT LOTTERY IN FOR MOSA-Revenue is needed in Formosa for the carrying out of various industrial schemes, says the Nagasaki Press, and some time ago the authorities there came to the conclusion that the establishment of a Government Lottery in the island was desirable. However, at that time the idea was abandoned for reasone not stated. News just to hand, however, is to the effect that the Formosan Government is now taking steps to carry out the original proposal since no other seasonable method of obtaining the required revenue can be hit upon. A Tokyo telegram states that the authorities have lately referred the matter to the Tokyo Government, in the hope of being able to start the lottery by April dext

know.

?

POSTPONING THESE HOLIDAYS at present. I think this community will await gracious sovereign, and we all sincerely trust that that news will be good news.

short ranges, upon which the Commander-in- It was agreed that the celebrations, be post-Chiefis constantly laying

so much stress. The poned indefinitely.

new arm is five inches shorter than the present. rife, and, owing to the barrel being entirely covered with wood, presents a rather stumpy

His Excellency - The next question is whether the holidays, officially arranged, shall continue or not,

It was put to the meeting and decided that the holidays should be held as previously arranged.

His Excellency-Gentlemen, there is at other matter that I think we might perhaps discuss here to-day. I think, if I might be allowed to say so, that your judgment will be absolutely wise and correct, and I should propose this that even if later on in the day I were to receive a telegram, sent out of the King's heart, requesting the corona- tion celebrations to go on. I should still propose to adhere to the decision we have just arrived

SHOULD OBEY ORDERS.:

appearance. Its principal. disadvantage ap- pears to be a threatened loss of accuracy at the extreme ranges, owing to the extra propinquity of backsight and foresight materially increasing the angle of error Another important innova flan is the clip system of loading and the abell- tion of the magazine The departure of the latter was inevitable! It was a certain advant

age

REUTERS TELEGRAMS. The first one simply says that the Coronation has been postponed indefinitely; the next one tells us that the King is suffering from perity- pblitis, and that a surgical operation was. rendered necessary yesterday. The next at Coronation celebrations are not dae speaks of the operation being fixed for. in our hands. Of course I might he two o'clock yesterday afternoon, and that as a soldier, as the commodore might be His Majesty has issued a notice expressing his as a sailor, to fire a salute. In that case so continuous, that with deep-sorrow at the postponement of the Coronation celebrations in London which, in the circumstances must necessarily be post poned there, but it is His Majesty's earnest hope that the celebrations in the provinces, and the dinners to the poor will not be deferred. That is only like His Majesty's well known consideration. He thought of the poor avea in the midst of his illness. The next one speaks of the operation having been success fully performed, and that the King bore it well, and his condition is satisfactory. Now, gentlemen, I want to put the matter to you, and I will be

GUIDED ENTIRELY BY YOUR OPINION.

have the cartridges in reserve, but the system always presupposed that the emergency necessitating its employment would last no longer than the time required for the expendi ture of ten cartridges. As a matter -fact; however, the expenditure of ammunition, both irely in attack and defence, must

st nowadays be so ered, enormous, and the necessity for

red▲ MAINTENANCE OF RAPID FIRES

possibility of reit

action ing our magazi As regards the rest of the celebrations pro- | we should quickly be reduced to a sing loader: posed, like the unveiling of the statue, the with our existing rifle. The only

method opening of the Park, or the review, Fabould still, subject to your approval, adhere to the arrangements we have come to. Will that meet your approval (voices, Yes), Well than, gentlemen, I would like to ask your opinion on another point. You know that we have, arranged to have an impressive Divine service to manow in celebration of the Coron That, like everything else, is unfortu done away with. What having an official morrow, and to mai and to the public well it and

that is unfortunately now.

your opinio

The way I shall put the matter will be this, If everything goes, at God knows I hope it may go, satisfactorily, later on there will be our would be such a celebration of the King's coronation would arrange that when he is restored la perfect health, held, If you like in the cool which God grant he may be, there will be such 5.30, or it might take the

celebration of his Coronation which will make the whole British Empire hum. Should we in Hongkong like to be out of that even though we continue to hold the celebrations arranged for to-morrow and the two following days? one, and fljam sure wil

and we approval) Again. gentlemen, we are men, must look at both sides of the question, f The Bowwhich God forbid may be the case, things do there bad:

have held ild the salt not

COAL TRADE AT MOJI —The freight on coal shipped from Maji for foreign ports has declined slightly. The amount of coal exported in the first ten days of June was only 66,976 tons, while a quantity of 11,671 tons was ship ped to various other japanese, ports The principal shipments made for foreign ports in those ten days were Hongkong, 27,765 tonas Singapeto, 10,360 tons Chefoo, 7,590 tons; Shanghai, 66 Fort

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