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OWING to the insufficiency of accommoda practical knowledge and constant. found necessary to extend the wings of the supervision enables us to produce main building and to enlarge the Chinese de- partment by an additional storey with two)

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 25 years and is open to hill classes. Much of the clerical work of the city is carried on by Its past pupils. As this is the firsttime we have applied for assistance we expect a generous response. The names of our most liberal Benefactors will be inscribed upon marble: tablets, as a lasting testimony of their generosity. THE CHRISTIAN BROTHERS. Hongkong, zzud November, roOULEVA

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ONG TELE

Hongkong Telegraph

HONGKONG TUESDAY, JULY 1, 1902,

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

THE JAPANESE cruiser Chiha left for Formosa yesterday morning..

THE PLAGUE RETORN for the twenty-

1:FINING.

Chief Justice Madden and sem of Victoria dan unusually business-like thing the other day. A jufor failed to turn up and it was explamed that he was dead, but the evidence on the point being insufficient fie C^J.fined the corpse ^,3 36. - "precaution,. If he is dead he won't pay, and if he is alive it star will be a warning to him not to be so, dend next time.

PROGRAMME OF MUSIC to be played by the Band of The Hongkong Regiment, on the

from 5 to 6.30 p.m.

“monthas

"thất if any one-was, dot willing to pay Sao for the privilege of joining the V. R. G. they were Setter off without him (Applause)

|: The motion was carried. It was agreed so urably exempt candidates whose names are at present" able to on the board from the increased rates.

OFFICERS.

TON: THE NEW BATIL erclosed, but open to the air, 2 tot fest broad, with a uni form depth of feet. The water could be need often by means of the pumping

four hours ended at noon to-day show's five from New Parade Ground to-morrow, the and inst machinery. As soon as the foundation was Bailey, Mi Mclver, TAH. Reid, E M. Har

cases.

THE CLOCK TOWER: Workmen are to

seen busily taking down scaffolding erected at the Clock Tower for the Coronation illumi aations.s

FROGRAMME.

March

Ovenite Selection." Reminiscences of All Nations

"The Beat, Ideal". S

Godfrey,

"Chadian Aira".

Hiemliche Liebe"

Mylanter: Burwood, Roch

Vale... Belle Amle"

Fantasia Gavolte... Polka....

God Save the King.

Waldtenfet.

Office-bearers were elected as follows-Pre- sident, Hon. F. H. May, Colonial Secretary; Hon. Secretary, Mr. F. W White; Hon. Treasurer Mr. R. H. D. Mitchell; General Committee; Massis. W. Armstrong, W. S..

prepared, a start would be made with the club land, A. Denison, W. A. Crake, GA. Caldwell, hoyge, which would be a very handsome stric and H. W. I Kennett; Balloting Committee, ture. That of course meant spending macey. G. Hance, C. Hance. A. Humphreys, R. Hen He had before him a letter from the architects, | derson. À, Alves, H. A. Lammert, T. Meek, Messrs. Denison, Kam & Gibbs, giving some W. Orchar, A. P. Nobbs, and J. Reidie, details of the cost. The cost would have to be faced this year, partly at least. The estimated cost of the house was $35,000; bath, $6,000; pumping Machinery, $$2,000; architect fees, $2,000; in all, 545,000. They understood from Mr. Ordish that besides the 1,500 to be paid by the Admiralty there would probably be a small balance on account of the filling of the site. To meet that expenditure of $15,000 the Club

a voto of thanks to the Chairman, closed the meeting. 19

THE RECENT FIRE IN QUEEN'S ROAD.

·ZETLAND LODGE:÷A regular nicçting, will be held at the Freemasons' Hall, Zetlaud Street, ANOTHER ABSURD IDEA in New York at 8.30 p.m. to-day. Visiting members are cor- said to be the introduction of "J. P. M." dially invited to attend. CHINA'S INFLUENCE:-Chiiia is influen. cing Europe, says a Japanese exchange In the course of the recent riots in St. Petersburg, the English foremen and måñagers were called the forerunner of a new school of smokers had a balance in land of $7,50d, roughly attending the fire which recently occurred at

"foreign devils.". THE RUISNE JUDGE, His Honour A. Ç. Wise, who has been acting as Attorney General

cigars-eight inches long and proportionately thick. This nicotian novelty in J. P. Pierpont Morgan's latest addition to the wonders of the world, Mr. Morgan's eight inch cigar may be

patrons of Titanic weeds fit only to be gripped by the teeth of giants. Bismarck's roomy and lidded meerschaum, the Kaiser's pipe with a painted bowl, King Edward VII's. one dollar apiece Havanas, and even Kruger long steinmed Dublin pipe, are famous in their way But the eight-incisorgan cigar threatens to eclipse them all. A cigar (thirds of foot long is a distinctly Napoleonic affair. APPOINTMENT: The King has been

MAGISTERIAL INQUIRY.

At the Magistmcy this morning Mr. Hazbland enquired into the circumstances

No. 93 Queen's Road.

making, and the Agon referred to, which brought the amount up to about $24,000. So

The first witness examined was Levor Chi that during the current year they would have San, who said that he was a partner in Yee Wo to raise a sum of nearly $1,000. An appeal Tong medicine shops No. 293 Queen's Road, would probably be made to the public for Central On the morning of 14th April, assistance in rebuilding, the club house between three and four o'clock, he ndiwo change in the rules was already notified. He other fokis were sleeping on the first floor. A did not know exactly the title on which they fire broke out, so he awoke them in put it out. held their site, but he thought it would be He saw the smoke issuing from the mouth of obvious to everyone that it was extremely un- the staircase. As there was no water in the

an alarm. The shop was insured for $4500. He leased the hole house, and sublet a.

for the last few months has tested the dunk s Puisue Judge, and presided over the Sum mary Court yesterday. ACCUSED OF LOOTING-Major-General Manabe, Commander of the Hiroshima Brigade, who was accused of looting in China, is re- ported to have sent in his resignation, which it pleased to approve the appointment of Mr. desirable that the Club, considering its proxim house, he ran out into the street to raise”, is believed has been accepted.

sib, Hongkong, Shanghat and other places.

Yamamoto, Minister for the Navy, presented to His Majesty the Emperor, Commander Oshima of the torpedo-destroyer Kasumi, recently arrived from England.

Edward M. Merewether to be Lieutenant-ity to the Nayal Yard and the fact that this was

OSE OF THE FINEST POSSIBLE SITES Governor and Chief Secretary to the Govern

flat to Cheong fo, for $35 per month that mau was insured for $1500. The clothing,

he had Soo in the business, Witness was also

TO PREVENT CHOLERA Theauthorities of Hyogo Kencho are making investigations ment of Malta, on the promotion of Sir Gerald which they were getting as a gift that they with a view to adopting measures agalds the Strickland, K.C.M.G., to be Governor of the should alter the rules in the maoner pro- introduction of cholera, now prevalent at Tient. Leeward Islands. Mr. Edward Marsh Mere. posed. There was no blow aimed at any belonging to his partners and fokis, was wether has spent the whole of his official | particular nationality or section of the Club insured for $6,00. He was a partner in the career, which began in 1880, in the Malay Nor would the proposed alteration make any medicine shop as well as in the import and ex PRESENTED TO THE EMPEROR-On Peninsula. He passed his final examination radical change in the constitution of the com: "port business carried on in the same premises. the morning of the 19th inst., Admiral Baron. in 1882 abovas Malay interpreter with H.M.Smittee, for there bat never been more than He did not know. the names of other partners.. one or two foreign members at one time. There He had only put $150 into the business. The Pegasus in the Nisero case; proceeding to Tegom, in 1884, and has held the position of it would be impolite to bring forward in public were reasons known to the committee which. Acting Colonial Treasurer of Singapore since why there should be as strong a British com January 1999. He has also been Acting Remittee as possible to carry on the work during sident Councillor at Malacca in 1893 and the next year or go. It was obvious that in a again. in 1897, and also Assistant Colonial British Colony like Hongkong where they had Secretary and Clerk of Councils for a time. a splendid site gifted to them by the grace of THE CROWN PRINCE OF SIAM Bas the Government and the Admiralty they should been de Lisbon, and left on 26th inst. for do what they could to prevent any possibility Berlin. The King of Portugal gave a grand of that site being taken away. It would strengthen their position, then they came to make a petition to publ. The second resolution to be after wall put to the meeting

ILLEGAL EMIGRATION :-Twenty-three Japanese who attempted to leave Yokohama for America by secreting themselves on board Rinjin mars, which leit Yokohama on the 17th May, were arrested by the police and transferred to the local Court for Irial:*

the S.S.

JAPAN AND THE HANOI EXHIBI,

TION: The Japanese merchants who have

given notice of their intention to send exhibite to the Handi Exhibition are reported to num

ber over 300. Among the number 23 are fipan Tokyo, 12 from Aichi, & from Fukuoke and each from Gifts and Fukushima.

NO SYMPATHY-Before Judge Edwarda fin New Zealand resently, youngster of sixteen was brought up for sentence. On being asked whether he had anything to say, he broke into tears and asked to be let off, as he wapted to go to the faces to-morrow." The nusymp. theticnudge gave him two years-and took the O next day off to go to the races himself.

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MANDOLINES GUITARS STRINGS FITTINGS REPAIRS

THE ROBINSON PIANO CD-

banquet on 24th May in honour of the Prince, who, during his stay at the capital, visited various places of interest, and was received everywhere with great hospitality. The Prince arrived at Potsdam at 9 am. DA 29th ulto,

Prince Eitel Friederich-and- Prisice Parlbatrn

manager went up to Canton on the 7th April

salesman in Man Yuen Tai, dealer of foreign goods He did not get any wages; only “a commission. The capital of Vee Wo Tong was $3,000,

At this stage the Magistrate adjourned the inquiry to 15th instant, as there were sliree probibitory orders against the witness, and be Fould like to see what judgment was obtained in the Supreme Court

Mr. Goldring appeared for the partner of the was brought forward to prevent, an abuse shops and Mr. Gomes of Messrs. Wilkinson which w would have to be dealt strongly with if and Grist appeared to watchabe case on behalf

Club was to exist at all. The third resofu- of the owners of the premises.

the

tion was to prevent certain men from taking adgantage of the Club who had withdrawn. because of its present situation and intended to rejoin later on. The Chairman concluded by moving the adoption of the report and accounts. MA Coyle seconded, and the motion was agreed to

The Chairman then moved the first reel tion as follows7 Members elected on and after July 1, 1903, who are not British subjects, shall not be entitled to vote a general meetings, and shall not be eligible to serve on

Club and no existing member of the Club not a British subject is eligible for either the Gentral or the Ballotting Committees.”

Mr. H. W. B Kennett seconded.

IN THE DOCK.

AT THE MAGISTRACY.

"July 1st

ATDO NEAR THE SHORE

A boatweman and twozuen were each fined a $5 for anchoring their boats within, too yard of the Praya Wall, between 9 pm, yesterda and gun fire this morning.

GESTRUCTING A LANDING PLACE. Five masters of cargo-boats were charger landing place thus causing obstruction to othe Boats. They were cautioned last week to clear out, but took no

each of thefice. Mr. Hareland fired

of Siam had gone to Charlottenburg to meet his Royal Highness. At the station a guard of honour of the first Reginient of the Guards was drawn up, and a number of officers and the staff of the Siamese Legation were in waiting to receive the Crown Prince. The Printes proceeded immediately to the Stadts chloss. At noon the Crown Prince was. ALTERATION OF RULES. received by the Emperor at the New Palace. "THE DISCOVERY:-Sir Clements Mark THE JAPANESE NAVY-It is stated that ham told the Royal Geographical Societal the programme for the extension of Japan's its anfual meeting on 28th May that probably Navy in the third sings bas been decided on nothing will be heard of the Antarctic expédi- the General or Ballotting Committees of the by P. G. 94, with anchoring their boats in and nothing but a want of money prevents the tionary, ship Discozy until next spring, but Government from carrying out the schehe. that the relief ship will have no difficulty in The work would i extend over eight years art funding her, for her winter quatters will be in cast about Y200,000,000. Is is proposed mit Wood Bay or between there and Cape Crozier. when the scheme goes into operation all vessels,This expedition, said. Sir Ciernes, is the with the exception of the battleships, shall be crest geographical, enterice, the, socie built in Japan,

has ever undertaken. Twenty thousand powere opposed to it too. The rule if passed has been subscribed, but £22,00 iselill needed THE HEALTH OF HONGKONG, The President added that Mr. Sven Hedin is ing to the return showing the number of cases returning from premarkable expedition in of communicable diseases which have bech Central Asin bringig with him a quarter of notified as occurring in the Colony during the square mile of fufps. Mr. W. Bruce, who is to 28th June, is certainly becoming better, and in the near future one may hope that the Medical dead the Scottish Antarctic Expedition, has Officer of Health may be able to presentation Drygalski,ader of the German South received news, dated Jan. 4, from Professor clean state. During the past week there were 44 cases of plague with 43 deaths, thus bij ing the total umber of casca since the-begin- ning of the year up to 373 with a monality of Cholera returnsating the seven days show only two fatal Chinese cases, while there was one fatal case of small-pox. One case of enteric fever was notified as having occurred during the same period.

366.

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JAPANESE CAPITAL IN CHINA A report was recentlyculated that Mr. Dokura of Tamuto, had agreed to work the coal mine at. Sheancheng, in Anbei Pipyface"

a

ON THE BEACH.. James MacJohnes and William John Mor- house were both committed to the House of Detention for being vagrants,¦¦ We must congratulate the police on their success,

have been committed to the House of Deten As within the past week no less than ten

OBSTRUCTION.

Mr. J. W. Osborne opposed the motion, and ought. British subjects, members of the Club,

would disenfranchise a number of good mem bers. During the administration of Captain Hilings, to whose services the Chairman had referred (applause), he never saw it that such resolution should be brought forward, Why should it be advanced now? There were men

subjects, but were equally loyal with those born" belonging to the Club who were not British under the British fing (Applause) The Club had always been cosmopolitan ; let it remain sa. He himself was born under the British flag and was just as good a Britisher as any one in the room.

**(Applause.) He wished to influence Britishers to vote against the resolu tion he moved the previous question,

A Chinaman was charged before Mr. Kemp Mr. R. H. B. Mitchell did see why mem- with disobeying an order of banishment. Ho bert of every nationality should not be allowed pleaded guilty and had to go to prison fog, one пооде presided,

to have a yote al general meetings. (Ayear with hard labour, Bailey, plause He moved as an amendment that the

nett. Fresolution be altered accordingly.

Folar Expedition, announcing the arrival of the Ganies at Kerguelen

V. RO. ANNUAL MEETING.

ALTERATION OF RULES. The annunt general Theeting of the Victoria Recreation Club wa

at the Club Gymnasium, Kowloon, yester The vice-chaira M and was supported by Mesra M. McIver, E. M. Hadeland H. WE and the Secretary (Mr. F. W. White).

S,

Mr. Noronha seconded.

On Mr. Osborne's motion being put against Mr Mitchells amendment, the latter was carried 29 votes 10,14,

The Chairman intimated that with consent of his seconder, he was willing to withdraw his motion in four of Meg Mitchell's amendment.

The Chairman stated that before refer nng to these in detail he wished to make some reference to the losses the Club bad sustained during the past year. He went on to refer in eulogistic terms 10, the services

The intimation was received with applause. The Chairman than moved the second rendered by the late Captain Hastings, prebi depts the adon, I. E Pollock, president who resolution as follows Ba, No candidate shall had gone to Fiji); and Mr. Sargent, secretary have the privileges of the Club unless he comes (who had gone home owing to ill-health.) under the provision of Rules and 6 or with regard to the repot it was harddwneces- Jess with the permission of the "sary to recapitulate its contents. The regatta | Committee, which permission may be cancelled

had been succpas, largely owing to the hearty at any time..

in partnership with the Shoancheng Colliery. Very satisfactory reports and accounts were

The report is now confirmed by a state formally submitted.. hent in a Chinese paper, which says that an agreement has been entered into between Mr Dokura and the company, the capital of partnership being fixed at Y5000,000, of which Mr Dokura contributes half, the Chinese company issuing shares for the balance, these shares being guaranteed by Sheng, the Thotal of Shanghai. It is agreed that a royalty of five Sen shall be paid to the Chinese owners of ther mine for each ton of coal produced, and that Ye shall be paid to the Government as theter on cachi, ton of coal. In return for this, she Chinese Government will not grant a charter for the working of any coal mine within a radius of thirty from

A Chinese, will be ap inted new companykunda lapa engaged, Fomisons party an appointed chief coat. will be menager and accou

desing

ng mine.

co-operation of the Hongkong Boat Club. Af |«, M; }, W Deborne seconded; and themption: the next regatta he hoped they woull be able swasagreed to..

Twelve chair coolies were ordered to pay Sz each for obstructing the entrance to the Hong- kong Hotel. It is gratifying to find that the authorities are taking the matter in hand.

DANISHMENT.

FIGHTING AND CREATING A DISTURBANCE, Six boatmen were charged with fighting, be having in a disorderly manner, and assabling a-boatwoman.Mt Hazelands

them over in the surn of Stoo keep the ice for six months,

THE CANTON FERBIES,

OFFICAL LETTER TO FONTERING T It has coine to our knowleard that letter of Complaine against an Chinese press was sent by Mag

Tajp, to the Britiah. Consultat a request that it should be forwa

Hongkonga!

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China

to turn the tables on the younger Clüb and ❘ The Chairman next moved the third reso- the carry back the challenge cups: (*pplause) lution as follows 9 Members pay an

bo | The båthroom had been largely patronised, entrance fee of $20, payable in advance, will be The commitice boped, however, la seg greater, interest taken in the gymnasium and other miches of the Club. The commitice would e 'to see amejibers, taking a rowing than just for

he said, meant an increase of $15. It was to prevent the return of those who had left the Club because of its present position and also to prevent the entrance of undesirables Besides there: nof another Clubkip where such

Colony

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in the

tung

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They requested the Hon kong Gov deal with the respective editor, and suppres their newspapers a manner accruing t Western laws. To gain their ends The have suggested that it would g the The Iri

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