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HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 1902.

THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND

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Hall Library and Museum for the week ending

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is well and good if made applicable to | FOUR FATAL CASES OF PLAGUE were | THE RETURN OF VISITORS to the City Chinese tenement houses, but to European notified during the twenty four hours ended at style of houses, the prohibition ought not to noon to day, be made to extend. The solution of these differences does not present any insurmount able difficulty, and it is to be earnestly hoped that the final result of the discussions in Council, which will be followed with more than ordinary interest, will be an Ordinance that, while securing all the powers necessary for placing the Colony on a proper condition of sanitation, will remove all reasonable objections-present or future of property owners in Hongkong,

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

THE ENGLISH MAIL of the 21st June was delivered in London on the 21st inst.

THE DOVE ROCK WHISTLING BUOY broke adrift on the 19th inst. during the gale. It will soon be replaced.

THE BRITISH CONSUL GENERAL AT CANTON. MJ. Scott has just recovered from an attack of dengue fever,

AES BURMA OIL INDUSTRY --Lord George- Hamilton has ascertained that the Standard Oil Company has not obtained from the Indian government a prospecting license in Burinn. LORD ROBERTS→→The graduntos of the Irish Universities have banqueted Lord Roberts in London and presented him with a silver cup. This is the first personal tribute ho has accepted since his return.

MAULED BY A TIGRESS Major Wit. liams, 28th M. 1., while out shooting in Maman. door forests, in North Arcot district, on the 5th inst, was mauled by a tigress. He was raken 10 Renigunta, where the wounds were dressed, and he was brought to Madras and conveyed to the general hospital.

AN INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS of

from the 1st to the 6th December next, during Orientalists will be held at Hanoi in Tonquin

the exhibition time there. The members of the congress will be helped on by the French

and other privileges.

Total.. 294 FOREIGNERS HUMBUGGED:- Foreigners in the north of Siam complain of being humbugged by the petty officials, difficulty in obtaining good supplies, difficulties in receiving or transmitting correspondence, the absence of banking facilities, and various other little matters. At least such is the.. opinion of a correspondent to the Bangkok official organ, who says, that the Government continues to resolve sanction for the extraction from the forests of felled timber both in Chieng mai and Pitsanuloke, which is a great mistake as a great deal of royalty has been lost by fires which have destroyed large number of logs, while the loss so sustained by

decree came into force is considerable. poor owners who felled before the forest

THE PRESIDENT, 'a British barque of 766 Colonial Government with reduced passages MR. E. H. SHARP, KC, CON-

NO CORONATION ADDRESS-The Malta Chamber of Commerce has decided by a majority not to send a congratulatory ad- dress to ag Edward 'on the occasion of his Majesty's coronation.

RETIREMENT:A speciar cable from the Pionur's correspondent, dated London the 4th July, says that Sir Henry Waterfield, K.C.S.I., financial secretary to the India Office, retires end will be succeeded by Mr. Lionel Abra- hams, assistant secretary.

tons register, has been sold at Singapore to a Chinese merchant for $1,750. GERMAN. BEAT ENGLISH:-The East India Railway has ordered 32 locomotives from a German firm whose tender was twenty per On Monday week the Bill entitled cent. lower than the next English firm's. "An Ordinance to consolidate and amend INDIAN GUN FACTORIES-Lord George the Laws relating to Public Health and to Hamilton, in the House of Commons, said he Buildings will come on for second reading was unable to fix a date when factories render before the Legislative Council. This bill, asing India self-supporting in war-material will is generally known, is the outcome of the be completed. investigation concluded not long ago by the two experts from England into the questions of the insanitary condition of Hongkong and the housing of the population of the Colony. Mr. OsHERT CHADWICK and Professor StupsOx, the authors of the Bill, believe that in its adoption by the Legisla tive Council "the Colony will possess an Ordinance which will gradually secure a great improvement in its general sanitary condition, and will lead to the suppression of those diseases which are dependant upon overcrowding and insanitary conditions for their propagation." It is needless to re capitulate here the causes that have led through a long period of years to our present condition of insanitation, The Cily of Victoria, with its 126 persons to the acre has earned for the Colony, the unenivable notoriety of being twice as densely crowded as one of the largest cities of the United Kindom with only or persons to the FAMINE RELIEF :-Up till the 3rd inst. acre, and the most thickly populated there were 447,000 persons in receipt of relief city for its size in the world in. The in India, including 11,000 on gratuitous relief. sanitary areas which have been formed in This total shows an increase of 7,000 over the the experts an opinion shared by the community in general-to the crowding to- gether of too many houses on too small

space; to the sanitary defects in the MADAME AGNES FREED, the vocalist, design of dwelling houses, and to the overwho was recently in Hongkong, has been erowding of the inhabitants in these houses. giving successful concerts in Penang and the The Bill before us has for, its objects among Native States, and she hopes to be able to others the remedying of all these evils.

IMPORTATION SUSPENDED: The im poriation of Chinese coolies into the Straits Settlements from Amoy and Swatow has been stopped for the present owing to the discovery. of several cases of cholera amongst recent arrivals from those two ports,

CHINA RELIEFS The s. 9. Jelunga will leave Taky on the 28th instant with the 4th' Gurkhas and arrive at Calcutta on the 18th August, disembarking the 4th Gurkhas and then drops out of the China relief programme. No other troops to or from China embark or disembark at Madras,

the other night was a great success. It burned as if animated with the spirit of those who lit it, and blazed, hissed and roared its thanks for the speedy convalescence of the King. It was

GRATULATED BY THE "CHIEF JUSTICE.

Defore proceeding with the business at the

Supreme Court this morning, the Chief Justice, His Lorship W. M, Goodman availed himself: of the opportunity of congratulating Mr. E. H, Sharp on his being appointed a King's Counsel. His ordship (addressing Mr. Sharp) said :----

THE HUGE BONFIRE got up by theemis Since we last sat in Count it has come to our ployees of the Tanjong Pagar Dock Coy knowledge that the Lord Chancellor has appointed you a K. C. The physical arrange- nients, of this Court do not include an actual bar within which I can call you, but I have vary great pleasure in informing you of the honour which has been conferred upon you."

seen for miles around,

BOER PRISONERS Government is under- stood to be willing to release immediately the foreign prisoners of war who can pay their own Passage provided they do not return to outh

Africa. A Germán Boer said that a fund is

German prisoners to return to their fatherland, now being subscribed for, in order to assist

VOLUNTEERS" IN CLOVERA private letter from a member of the Singapore Volun- teer Contingent gives the very satisfactory four shillings a day while they were on board, news that they are "in claver". They got and are dmwing seven shillings a day ashore It is thought they may be kept till after the Coronation.

THE SPREAD OF THE PLAGUE -A fatal case, resembling plague, has occurred at Sungei Besi. In order to ascertain the exact

The new K.C., who bowed to bis Lord hip was admitted as a member of the Inner Temple in November 1887 and was called to the Bar- on the 22nd April 1891. He then practised in years until coming to the Colony early in 1894. London and on the Midland Cirenit for three

Mr. Sharp was a member of the Committee lately appointed to revise the Code of Criminal procedure, and is an M.A, B.C.L. of Oxford.

IMPORTANT FORTHCOMING

EVENTS.

LUNYEILING OF MONUMENT.

reputation as THE LEADING SCOTCH Hongkong have been due, in the opinion of previous week's figures owing to the slight rises nature of the symptoms the body was taken inscription will also mention the names of

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WING to the insufficiency of accommoda- tion in the present building and the in- creasing demand for admission, it has been found necessary to extend the wings of the main building and to enlarge the Chinese de partment by an additional storey with two wings. The estimated cost will amount to over $15,000. To cover these expenses we Appeal to the liberality of all friends of Education. The establishment has been in existence for the last 25 years and is open to all classes. Much of the clerical work of the city is carried on by its past pupils. As this is the first time we have response. The names of our most liberal applied for assistance we expect a generous Bercactors will be inscribed upon marble tablets, as a lasting testimony of their generosity, THE CHRISTIAN BROTHERS. Hongkong, 22nd November, 1001

in Central India and Bombay and "the 'Native States,

her departure for India about the end of this month.

arrived at Liverpool yesterday, and proceeded A MOTLEY GROUP of Goronation troops

to London, says the Morning Leader, of the 24th June. They included: detachments of the 1st Chinese Regiment, the Hongkong Volun eers, and the Dawson City Volunteers. These last respresent Klondyke,

This was

10 Kuala Lumpur for examination, but the characteristic organisms not having been founds the diagnosis of plague is not confirmed. All precautions have, however, been taken.

Kampong Nyior, close to Kuala Selangor," Up CHOLERA HAS BROKEN OUT

of which nine have proved fatal. Dr. Watson of Klang at once proceeded to the scene of the Selangor, and as there is little communication outbreak. As no Ships now visit. Kuala

with Port Swettenham, it is not likely that Selangor will be declared infected.

Excellency will unvell a monument erected to To-morrow evening at six o'clock His

the military who have died in Hongkong. The Hongkong soldiers who were killed during the operations in the North. The monument is situated in the centre of the military burial -enclosure at Happy Valley. A large military attendance is expected

MILITARY PARADE Next Saturday afternoon, a parade of the

Ground, when H.E. Major General Sir W.

the insignia of the Order of British India. At Gascoigne K.C.M.C., will present Bubadat Jan Muhammad, Hongkong Regiment, with

the bands of the garrison will be massed: under Band-master Moir, and R.W.F., ready. to play selections during the time the parade is being formed up. Adjutants and marker

troops will be formed up in quarter column. will be on the ground at that time, and the

six o'clock the following troops will parade on the Cricket Ground wit the Royal Garri Artillery, Royal Engineers, 2nd Royal Welch: son Artillery, H. K. and S.. Faitalion Royal

Fusiliers, Hongkong Regiment, toth-Bombay Light Infantry, and the 22nd Bombay Light.

To convey only an approximate idea of arrange a concert in Singapore before taking to the latest advices there have been ten cases, whole garrison will take place on the Cricket the large amount of vested interests in the Colony which the proposed measure will A. S. WATSON & Co., property in Hongkong contributed directly affect, it need only be mentioned that landed to its revenue, in taxes collected, the sum of $708.359.40 in 1901, or nearly 18. per cent of the total revenue of the Colony exclusive of hand salés for the same year. It was only reasonable to expect, therefore,

SALE OF INLAND LOTS -Inland Lot No. that at the first reading of the Bill on

204 upon which until recently there stood Nos, the 7th instant. the Hon. C. S. SHARE WHAT SOME PEOPLE DOA gentle 3, 4 and 6, Upper Lascar Row (the second 139, 141 and 143, Hollywood Road and Nos, should, bave suggested that, as the Bill man engaged in mining in Wales recently group having been destroyed by fire and not was giving considerable anxiety to properly placed a cap of blasting gelatine between his yet rebuilt) was sold for $26,105 and Lot No. holders and mortgagors in Hongkong teeth and gave it a good squeeze, the Government might give some time to facilitate it's going off. It did go off, and Street, was sold yesterday for $14,000 Mr. 1,309, on which is situated No. 26, Wellington before its second reading was taken on. The Colonial Secretary for the Governmentace the mining gentleman Low lies abed suffering G. F. Lamment was the auctioneer quiesced in the proposal and proceeded to exfrain fractured jaws and minus all his teeth.

CONGRATULATIONS-From the Sydney plain that although it was a long Bill it really There would seem to the unbiased spectator Morning Herald of June 28, we take the Infantry. Officers will be on foot, and the de- did not contain a great deal of new matter. to be a want of proportion between the result. During this interval the two sections of anticipated and that actually achieved. A following Mr. Quang Tart yesterday tele-tachment corps will parade as strong as possible, property owners have each taken steps to

graphed to Captain Wallington, private will be in command of the parade, assisted Colonel R. F. Johnson, C.M.G. C.R.A., have the Bill carefully analysed and its CORDITE VAGARIES-Captain Tercy secretary to the Governor-General, asking him by Major Hamilton, D.A.A.G. (4), and Majer technical details examined into and criticized Scott, of his Majesty's ship Terrible, has issued to convey heartiest congratulations to Lord Denay, D.AAC. (6). Other Staff and Departs by competent professional firms of architects. an interesting sumaiary of the recent prize-fir- Hopetoun on the distinction conferred on his mental officers will be at the saluting fagi For the European landlords practically the ing by that famous ship of Hongkong. The by the King, and he has received the following Troops will be in review order, summer whole of the local talent available in con results were below those of the two previous reply from Lord Hopetoun Please accept clothing. On His Excellency's arrival arms structive work has been retained; meetings years, and Captain Scott has discovered that have been held under Mr. A. SHELTON this was really due to the fact that the cordite my heartiest thanks for your kind congratula will be presented, and after they are brought HOOPER, Secretary of the Land Investment having been exposed to the sun had acquired

to the order the troops will stand at ease while and Ageasy Co., Ld, as convener, and the a temperature of go deg, instead of its normal A WEDDING took place ar Nagasaki on the architect's recommendations will form the basis of representations to the Governmperature of 63 deg. Hence the muzzle 14th July between Mr. J. H. Oxberry, of the ment. On the other hand, Chinese land velocity was increased, and many well-aimed Hongkong Hotel, Hongkong, and Miss Bella interests are looked after by Mr. "WM. DANBY

shots went over the target.

Goldenberg, eldest daughter of Mrs. E, Golden The legal aspect of the fill has been INDO CHINA: In the pages of the Erone-berg, and niece of Mr. M. R Eisenstack, both entrusted into the hands of Messrs. EwENS, miste Francis, M. Pierre Leroy-Beaulieu ten of Nagasaki. A reception and ball in the and HARSTON to exantine, who will, we are ders a warm tribute to M. Doumer for the work Public Hall was held after the wedding and playing six bars of the National Anthemed informed, instruct Counselto represent the Chinese proprietors before the Council. he has done in Indo-China In railways, in about 250 guests were in attendance; The This privilege is conceded by section 52 of the finance, and in other directions he has left his newly wedded couple left by the German Mail Standing Rules and Orders of the Legislative mark behind him, and the Colony is a trans Council which provides that "in any case, formed possession. France, he tells us, canday. where individual rights or interests of see how a colony will progress if the man property may be peculiarly affected charged with its direction is given sufficient. by any proposed Bill, all parties interested time and the necessary powers to carry out may, upon petition for that purpose, and on their ideas. The Colony has now institutions motion inade, seconded, and carried, be and a tradition, and it is only necessary for the beard before the Council, or any Committee thereof, either in person or by Counsel." Governor-General to conform to the one Anticipating the steps which the representa- and develop the others, a task that is easier tives of landed interests in Hongkong will than when all has to be created. take the Government has recently appointed THE "MISSUS WAS SKEERED-New Dr. F. W. CLARK, the Medical Officer of Zealand, or ratherthe north island of the group, Health, provisionally on the Council in order that with his thorough insight into the work is, as most people are aware, subject to Earthkinnon and the late Colonel Benson.

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the presentation ceremony is in progress. Corps will then march past in column in quick time, and, on passing the soluting Point, will move in fours to the feil. After marching past, they will go back to quarters.

The function will "conclude with the bands.

TURNING THE FIRST SOD AT KING'S PARK

Wednesday afternoon, ile 31st instal 3.36, is the date and time fixed for the ceremony of turning the first sod, by His Excellency, nt. King's Park, Kowloon. If the weather proves. dnsuitable, it is arranged that the function

at the same time, will take place on Saturday, the 2nd August

MILITARY GYMKHANA On Thursday afternoon, the 31st inst. a.....

HARROW'S TRIBUTE TO THE WAR

London on the 3rd July, says that Lord The Pioneer's correspondent, cabling from Roberts attended the Harrow speech day on Wednesday and laid the foundation of a memorial to Harrovians killed in the war. The Military Gymkhana is to be given by the Native Commander-in-Chief spoke of the eminent ser- troops stationed at Kowloos. His Excellency it, vices of those connected with him, especially expected-to-be present, and Happy Valley, Brownlow of the 72nd, Stewart Mackenzie, where the function is to take place, should be Badcock, Dick Kennedy, Smith-Dorrien, Mat-the rendezvous of many citizens that afternoon.

Of course there are the Coronation fixtures. ing of the sanitary laws, he may be able to quakes, and it is interesting to note that the REDUCING FIRE RISKS AT SEA next month, but these will be dealt with at a

lator dale, when arrangements are completed. take part in the forthcoming debates on seizmographs there gave clear indications of reference was made to the Board of Trade an the provisions of the new Bill. It is all the recent eruptions in the West Indies, the suggestion made by the Presidency Port satisfactory to know that, generally speaking, Speaking of New Zealand earthquakes recalls Officer, Madras, that vessels conveying highly the proposed measure is not regarded with the description given of them by an old Tasma-inflammable cargo should carry a good supply, disfavour although it has been mentioned nian shepherd who took an engagement there of carbonic acid gas, or the means to make it. that on the question of compensation and speedily returned. Upon being asked why on board. In reply, the Board, state that the Government might with greater justice be he said "Well, I was a bit skeered at first but expected to relax somewhat the purse strings soon got used to en. But, the missus, she of the Treasury in favour of house owners: Objection is also offered, so far as we couldn't stand them at all. You see, our understand, to the prohibition (section 323) was on the edge of a big gully and sometimes of new ceilings outside the European Re we found it on one side and sometimes on the servation and Hill District. The better other. That skeered the missus éo had she; class of Chinese hold that the prohibition made me come back here and

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