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HONGKONG, SATURDAY, JUNE 28, 1903,

FIRES IN HONGKONG. The report of the Hon. F. J. BADELLY on the Government Fire Brigade for the year 1901 'contains many items, of interest. It shows the number of fires that have occurred during the last ten years, with the estimated value of property destroyed in each case, and much useful information respecting places at which Fire Brigade despatch boxes are kept together with a list of telephones at the disposal of the police in the event of a fire breaking out. The most striking point about the report is the in- creasing frequency of "fites in the Colony. In the year 1891 there were only eight out breaks, with an estimated, damage to pro- perty of $32,100, while in the following year this was increased by ten, with damage reckoned at $75.550. In 1893; there is a

very large jump the returns being recorded 45 36 fires and $208,219 damage. But in the next few years a slight falling off is noticeable, and the figures de not reach beyond 35 fires unil the year 1900, when the returns show that during the twelve months no less that 51 outbreaks were notified with damage to the extent of $130,599.73. Last year another increase is reported, the number of fires in the Colony being 51 with no less than 84 of an incipient nature. At the former the damage caused is given as $630,381, while at the latter it is estimated at $212.50. This year does not at present give any promise of a decrease in numbers, for it will be remembered that during the first few months the alarm bell was constantly summoning the Brigade to THE BEST AND MOST EXPEN-duty, and, in many instances, the work of coping with the flames was rendered, extremely difficult owing to the absence of water. Consequently the flames obtained a

which directly affects the numerous in- surance companies throughout the Colony, But this is not the only section of the community which suffers through the increase of fires. Everyone in the Colony must stand to lose to some extent whenever the returns show that, the out breaks are becoming more numerous, First and foremost, the question of the water supply, as we know to our cost, is a very serious factor in the well-being of the Colony, and matters will not be improved ever increasing drain upon it

SIVE INGREDIENTS only are used.

GUARANTEEING ABSOLUTE

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ENGLISH EXPERTS

Manage our Factories and, their

good hold and much damage was caused;

with an

THREE FATAL CASES of plague were

"ACOIDENT TO THE "ZAFIRO.

LATEST NEWS.;

Band, leading-

ment whe

A message was recently received in the Colony that this China and Mantia steamship, 'clock. The guests took i Zafire was lying in a disabled condition In afterwaris Many Little mites,

Manila Bay, and that the vessel had several tend were not forgotten, for all

notified during the twenty-four hours ended at feet of water in her holds. Demils however fans and packels of boahons, will be sent

Wars them. Special teas were provided fo noon to-day. One body was found on the bill were not given, side at Shau-ki-wan, and the other, two were

The agents, Messrs Shewas Tomes, received the Share Broker's Room, a letter by yesterday's mail saying that the soldiers and Sailors in the upper part of the from No. 10, Shing "Hung Lane, and an un-

tens d boat in tung ham, respectively, there vessel stranded on the Philippine cost at mid- theatre.

night on the 2and inst., end sprung a leak, was a case notifical in Wanchai Road.

which however was partially stopped. She THE NEW FERING UNIVERSITYwas refloated after some delay and proceeded A private dispatch received at Shanghai the other day from Peking states that H.E. Chang Pei-si, Chancellor of the Peking University, has obtained from the Government altogether the sum of one million and a half tzels for the construction of the new buildings of the Peking University.

ONE DARK NIGHT recently a Russian schooner was lying in the bay of Gibraltar when two dogs, swimming, approached the vessels and were taken on board. They had bags around their bodies containing several pounds of tobacco. It seems that this is the means by which smuggling is done across the bay into Spanish territory, where the tobacco duty is very licavy.

to Manila Bay where she is at present lying, Her cargo consisted of the usual general and about zoo bullocka. ***

We learn, from another source, that the position whe.e tito vessel stranded is believed to lie between the Kapones Light House and Pluig Point. Both of these places are several miles to the northward of Marivelles, so an exceptionally strong northerly set was probably experienced. It is also stated tint the rivets are badly strained especially in the after end of the ship. As Messis. Shewan,

Tomes have been informed that the vessel will be able to proceed to Hongkong, it is to be concluded that her repairs in Manila will. beo a temporary nature, and that on her arrival in Hongkong she will unde yo a THE INDIAN TELEGRAPH DEPART through overhauling. She left this Port with MENT are experimenting with wireless tele mails and passengers on the afternoon grapity in the month of the Hooghly. The of the 20th inst. She is one of the nest Calcutta Agents of the Marconi Company have vessels that hail from Hongkong, and, in fact, offered the Calcutta Port Commissioners and one of the best vessels on the China Coast. the Eengal Government to put up installations She has a tonnage of 2,800+egistered, and was between Sagor Island and the lights, or built for the China and Manila steam Naviga Sangor Island and the pilot brigs, on the notion Company in 1901 by Messrs. D. J. Dunlop results no pay" principle, similar to that made and Company of Glasgow. Her commander

is Captain A. Ramsay?"

to the Bombay-Port Trust.

BY KIND PERMISSION of Lleut-Col. Baillie and Officers, the Band of the zond Bombay Infantry will play at the Hongkong Hotel this evening, from 8 to 9.30 p.m.

"PROGRAMME." ..March..."The Star e' Bobble Burne" 1. Selection....The Rose of Persia 3. Vaise

Sofre las Olas 4. Bargavere. "Kamer

5. Poika................." Whistling! 6. Selection..

"The Geisha

"God save the King,"

Hume, Sattivad, Roxas. Handle: Crawion

Jones.

AN ACCIDENT occurred on the river at Shanghai on the 21st inst.,, mys the North China Daily News, but fortunately not of a very serious nature. As the str. Stian was leaving the wharf, she fouled the N. Y. K. S Jyo Maru, which was lying at the China Merchants' Lower Buoy, and carried away her moorings. The Saias suffered considerable damage, but the yo.Mfaru drifted up river on

moored as the P. and D. Buoy."

CHILDREN'S TEA AT THE - CITY HALL.

The decorations worn the work of men from H.M,S Terrible, Ropes of green". foilage were wound around the many pillars, and the who place simply blated with flags of every description, kindly lent by the Commodor of the Tagar and Captain Rinder of the White Star liner Goptic.. Many pot plants surrounded the balustrades ef the stairway, and a cross and anchor, made of flags, was placed over paintings of the King and Queen on the landing. The tables were decorated with ferns and rows of vases of assorted flowery,

`IN THE DOCK,

AT THE MAGISTRACY,

June 28th

SWEETS AND RICE

A sampan woman was unlawfully posessed. of 33 lbs. of rice and 125 lbs, of sugar, nne as she could not account for the stores, Ma. Femp

fined her $100 or fourteen days.

'AFTER THE FESTIVALDAMEN

Four Chinnmen were out last night to hear the music in China Town. They were evidently enthusiasts for, according to their

statement, the time went so quickly that when they returned home they were locked out, and bad to sleep in the street. The police found then there and marched them off. One had just finished a year's imprisonment for robbery and was ordered to go back for two months, while his three colleagues will be for the space. of a month, where music chams not

A GOOD RIG OUT”.

A SUCCESSFUL FUNCTION. Excepting the Flower Show on the Praya, the tea to women and children at the City Hall was practically the only other feature of the Hongkong Coronation celebrations, which it was thought advisable not to postpone. The A Chinaman and a native boy, of seventeen. function took place this afternoon and was summers, gained admission to a house and largely attended despite the wet weather stole nine silk coats, three jackets, two pain of Many happy children were present and partiook trousers, two bundles of silk cloth, and a pair of the good things so thoughtfully provided of spe tacles, of the total value of $50. Passi- The arrangements were in the hands of Mr. Ebly they wanted the "rig-out" for some A. Hewell, who was ably assisted by a Com coronation festival. At any rate they were

mittee, comprising Le following gentlemen, viz-Messrs. W. Danby, E. Osbome, Stewart, R. C. Wilcox, and M. 5. Noriicole. Tea was served soon after half past four the guests and schools having been met at the entrance to the

found guilty, and number one goes to gaol for three months while the ind does six weeks beside gelling twelve s rokei.

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WING to the insufficiency of accommoda- practical knowledge and constant for the purpose of quelling fires. Water the flood tide without injury and eventually City Hall and conducted to their respective For stealing some brass hooks, value so

tion' in the present building and the in-

creasing demand for admission, it has been found necessary to extend the wings of the supervision enables us to produce main building and to enlarge the Chinese de-

partiment by an additional storey with two waters of unrivalled excellence and

wings. The estimated cost will amount to over

$15,000. To cover these expenses we Appeal

to the liberality of all friends of Education. purity.

The establishment has been in existence for the

last 15 years and is open to all classes. Much

of the clerical work of the city is carried on-by

its past papils. As this is the first time we have

rates have to be paid by the public, and consequently every fire that occurs is liable to cause loss and suffering to innocent people. If water must be obtained from must, surely if would be much fairer if the mains, as at present it undoubtedly

the cost, not only of water but of the Brigade fell on the shoulders of insurance companies who could debit it against their clients. It is certainly a difficult problem to solve, but there can be no doubt that even a greater caution might be shown

out of the total numbers of fires in the Colony, in 42 cases the cause was unknown and that in three cases attempted arson was found. In every instance the authorities are most careful in their investigations, but having regard to the many outbreaks which occur during the period just prior to China New Year it is apparent that many insurance companies are called upon to settle claims which ought never to have been made.

applied for assistance we expect a generous A. S. WATSON & Co., in accepting risks, considering that last year,

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

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MANDOLINES, GUITARS, STRINGS FITTINGS, REPAIRS:

A BLACK OUTLOOK The Indian corre spondent of the Asiatic Quarterly forecasts venture," he says, "to piedi.t that the year a very black immediate future for India,

1902, will be memorable in Indian history chiefly for the famine of unprecedented severity, affecting large tracts of country, and causing untold misery to the people and loss of revenue on a general experience of the Indian climate to the Government." The prediction is based

for several decades, and upon certain conditions of the cold season temperature. -

EXPENSIVE RIDE Edward Jacobson, a seaman, was charged by ricksha coolic, with dama ing his rickshaw to the extent of $5. The defendant said that while he was riding a slight accident occurred and damaged the vehicle. Mr. Kemp imposed a fine of $1 and $5 compensation to the coolie,

TINSMITH, QUARREL.

A tinsmith was charged by his master with assault and with being in unlawful posses sion of weapons without a permit from the. CS. P. He pleaded guilty, and Mr. Komp fined him $3 or 7 days on, the first charge and 52a or i month on the second.

tables, by soldier stewards, told off for the pur cents from the Kowloon Godown, a coolle was pose. The tables, occupied by the different sent to prison for six months with hard labour. schools, were indicated by large cards, an special coronation. Japanese fans, a consign- and the individual places were marked by ment of which was received by Mr. Hewella They proved to be very neat, souvenirs, being decorated with a pair of crossed Union Jacks A Bugle call gave the signal to commence, and ladies, who kindly consented to preside arrived very few of the youngsters were shy. The

earlier in the afternoon and were distinguished by rosettes of red, white and blue silk badges with a silver crown, and "Edward, 190z, Alex andra," in the centre. They were designed by Mr. W. Danby, whose share in the proceedings contributed much to the success of the function. The gentlemen officiating also wore similar roseltes, the only difference being that the

TOOK FRENCH LEAVE, central metal design was of gold. The soldiers

Three firemen, of the French steamer Thui and sailors deserve special praise for their Denner, were charged with leaving the ship without giving notice on the 26th; inst." Capt. great exestións to make the little ones enjoy Haix said that his steamer arrived on the 24th themselves; they poured out all the tea and inst, and on the following day, the defendants THE CHINA-TOWN FETE continued last

banded around the cakes, came to him and said they wanted to leave the ship. he refused their application unleas night and will not finish till to morow morning, affair to the police. Two persons were arrested, There were sixty soldiers and: twenty sailor they gave him eight days notice. They left" commanded by Captain Richardson (Ordinance on the 26th without his consent. They were Store Department). The band of H.M.S. For sentenced to 14 days imprisonment, „ible, in the ante-room, and the Hongkong wad Singapore Artillery Pipers in the front verandah, rendered music in turns. About 750 children were invited. Besides the fans, on each of the plates was a package of sweets.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

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BOARD OF TRADE CERTIFICATES →→

No Board of Trade certificates were granted in the Colony during the past weel.

INVASION OF A NEWSPAPER OFFICE: Oba Taleshiro, a member of the Hyogo Prefectural Assembly, sent about ten persons to the office of the Kobe Keiho on the 13th instant for the purpose of compelling the editor to refrain from inserting a report reflecting on his -Oba's--conduct, says a Japanese exchange Mr. Aria, the chief editor, resisted this forcible measure, but as the invaders gradually became riotous he fired a revolver, and reported the

but the otliers effected their escape.

THE FOUNDERED "SENDAI MARU: The N. Y. K. steamer Ise Masz arrived at Kobe on the 9th ust, from North China, via Korea, having visked the Sendat Marn, which foundered near Taro Island, in the Tingshan

LIGHT FINGERED GIRL.

at No. 16 Possession Street reported to the

THE FRENCH GUNBOAT, Argus is in dock at Whampoa laring seriously damaged her bollom on a rock in the lower West River. | group, on the 19th March last, reports the Japan. | The Coronation medals were not issued, but and that she had reason to suspect another.

A FIRST CLASS FRENCH CRUISER, with Admiral Bayle aboard, arrived from Macao this afternoon and was saluted upon entering the harbour.

THE WEST RIVER AT WUCHOW rose thuy fect on Monday and Tuesday last. Ten people were drowned and considerable damage

was done to native boats.

QUEEN'S STATUE was to be illuminated to-night on account of the women and childrens tea party at the city hall, The scheme, how ever, had to be abandoned as it would keep the little ones out too late.

THE YAWNING CASE-The appeat of Mr. Tanaka Shozo against the sentence of fifteen days' imprisonment and Ys fine on the charge of contempt of count by yawning has been rejected in the Japan Court of Appeal.

Daily Herald. The Sendai Meru was lying about 600 feet east of the island, in about twenty fathoms of water. There is hope of the cargo being recovered, but with regard to the vessel nothing can be said until further inves- tigation is made. It appears that six boats belonging to the foundered vessel were kept by the Koreans on the island of Taro, The Koreans cordially received the crew of the Ise Mary, and handed over the boats to the captain in return receiving compensation for their trouble. The boats are now in Kobe. PROPOSED NEW TREATY PORTS:-The- new Commercial Treaty now being negotiated at Shanghai between Sir J. Mackay and the Chinese Commercial Commissioners provides for the opening of a number of new Treaty ports. From last Recounts gathered from native official dircles the following places will most likely be the ones selected, says 'the North

Yesterday afternoon a Chinese girl residing police that she had lost some muder and jewel. girly who occupied a cubicle in the same house, of having stoten them.Serat Watt went to the house to make a search and found a gold bair pis sad some money in the possession of and Mr. Hazeland remanded her until Mon- this girl. She was brought before the Court

day

are to be sent to the children after the event tales place. Among the many articles on the tables, were bonbons and Cackers, given by Mr. H. N. Mody, cold iced meats, ice-cream lemonade, selected fruits, and many kinds of cales. The tea, provided by the Hongkong. Hotel Company, under the management of Mr. H. Haynes was solved from the verandahs,The fourteen Japanese girls were agam and the ladies sat at the ends of each table, brought Before Mr Haveland, who further The following is the list of those who kindly remanded them until Monday. The date of he departure of Shakaja Maru-is-not-yet- assisted, together with the halls in which they known, but the stowaways will be sent back were engaged

byher to Moji

Lady Gascoigne, Mrs. Goodman, Mrs.. Robinson, Mrs. Bertie.

St. Andrew's Hall:-Messrs. Barton and Layion, Mrs, Layion, Mrs. Poate, Mrs. Wise, Mrs. Robertson, Mys Tomes, Miss Goodman, Miss Hancock, Miss C. Goodman,

St George's HallCapt Rumsey and Mr C. S. Sharp, Mrs. Danby Mrs, Swan, Mre,

STOWAWAYS, HEA

CLAN FIGHT

Sx Culnese Barbers were charged with fighing and creating a disturbance, and also Sucte: The prosecutor stated that yesterday salting P.C. 202 on the 271 Inst. In Hig at 80 pulbere were about 60 or 78 men fighing in Digh street. He went up and rested the first and second defendants The

whistle, Sergt. Kendall deposed that herring a

THE CATHOLIC UNION senton's bathing | China"Daily News-in Chibli'or the Metro. Harston, Mre. WB. Dixon, Miss Danby Mrs. first cefendant assaulted hint and lore off his

party begins on Tuesday, the 1st prosimo. The days for bathing are Tuesdays and Saturdays The club launch will leave the Blake Pier on Tuesdays at 5.30 p.m. and on Saturdays at

Sp.m, sharp

Skelton, Mrs. Northcote, Mrs. A. Cunningham, Mrs RT:Wrigh Mrs. Tooker, Mrs. Atkinson

Mrs. Ha tings, Mys. Gomper.z, Mrs. Sherpar

Chamber of Commerce Room-Mess 4. H. W. Slade and T. Wright, Mrs. Saup?era, Mis Osborne, Mrs. Dennys, Mrs, Maitland, Mrs Fraser, Mr. Wilcox, Mrs-Ford, Mrs Bateson

politan province, Peking Kuangtung province, the city of Chiangmen. (Coll: Kongmun); the above named two cities are to be opened to International trade within six months after the signing of the New Commercial Treaty, and A RUMOUR There was a rumour going the following eight cities are to be opened round the Colony that some of the native within one year after the signing of the above Insurance Companies' intend liquidating their Treaty - The

The cities of

Wright cities of Ch'angiéfe and business on account of the 'heavy losses they | Ch'angahafu, Hunan province the last named had to pay owing to the many fires which have being the capital of that province; Hsuchoufn taken place recently.

and Chingiufi, Szechuan, the last named being THE COOLIE AGAIN!-SUoitly after ten

after ten the capital of saut province; Yunnanfo, the o'clock this morning while several coolies were capital of Yunnan province; Anching in (Nganking), the capital of Anhul province; dragging a truck, loaded with broken glass and

en, Kiancal province, at the mouth frames, along Queen's Load Central they ran

lake and Haichoufu, Stovince of into a Chinaman, and evidently fearing the

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of the Histu bance. He arrested them.

bound them over in the sum of $too, to keep the peacefa six months. The first defendant was further med $5.or 14 days for assaulting the Constabl

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The many guests invited included he wives and families of the sailors and soldiers, also charned here child en of he French and Italian Convents, the with curing Girl's Diocesan School, the Vicio, la Hame, the LM. School, and Berlin Foundling Missjo

When every one

early least the bugli

all got up and sang

the

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