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TELEGRAMS.

"HONGKONG TELEGRAPH"

SERVICE

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1902.

THE NAVY.

H.M.5 Bunder will probably arrive at Hongs kang about the 23rd Inst. -

ROBBERY IN THE NEW TERRITORY.

A fishmonger was charged at the Police Court this morning, with perpetrating & KING REVIEWS THE COLONIAL robbery in the New Territory. The defendant,

TROOPS.

Bussian Count Cardsharping,

KNORMOUS: WINNINGS.

BIS APPRECIATION OF THEIR PATRIOTISM. (From Our Own Carrespondent.)

On 12th August the King was able to under- LONDON, 12th September..

take a long and exhausting ceremony, which 0.15 p.m.

gave the Colonial troops an opportunity of A great sensation has been created meeting him face to face. Nineteen hundred saldien from the Colonies received Coronation mong the aristocracy of St. Peters-medals at the hands of the Prince of Wales, in burg be the news that Count the presnce of the King, and afterwards Kozlowski, who is well-known is marched past, while flis Majesty stood at the saluting point. At three o'clock the Colonials high domestic circles, has been de marched into Buckingham Palace, and stood tected cardsharping. At the time in seven Giles, making a broad front of khaki of the discovery he had alrearly won -300,000 roubles.

(Reuters.)

Russia and Manchuria.

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LONDON, September 11th. Numbers of Russian troops and immi- grants are arriving in Marichuria.

Baron Lessar, Russian Minister at Peking,

har advised the Russian Commander to expel the British employees of the Chinese Im perial Maritime Customs, who were sent to resume charge of the Manchurian Postal

Service.

The Boer Generals at the

Colonial Ofiles.

The newspapers generally are of opinion that the recent conference with the Boer generals at the Colonial Office has proved valuable, as showing that the grievances of the Boers are comparatively slight, and the hopelessness of any attempt to re-open a closed chapter. The Post and Telegraph condemn the Boer generals for their astound- ing demands which they attribute to Con- tinental councillors.

LATER.

The Cholera in Egypt. Cholera in Egypt is increasing. There rere 1,350 new cases yesterday. Since the 5th July, there have been 20,329 cases with 6,209 deaths.

Accident on a P. & 0. Steamer. The main steam pipe on the P. & O. eamship Borne burst at Woolwich during lamination by the company's surveyor. he surveyor, his assistant, the Works rager, and eight others are injured and hospital.

CANTON NOTES.

(From Qur Own Correspondent.).

CANTON, September 12th. SILK ROBBERY.

extensive silk robbery took place at Sai in the Nam floi district a few days ago ge number of coolies were engaged to the silk from the factory to a store housa village of Tai Kau. On the road they *surrounded by a band of robbers. A fight eld in which two of the coolles were killed. Tobbers succeeded in carrying off all the sil The owners immediately petitioned the four for redress. Yesterday the governor sewo hundred soldiers to investigate the affand arrest the robbers. It is significant that people passed by the district magistrate andent straight to the governor. It is a fact tharom very few of the district magistrates camy satisfaction ba oblained. It is openly ased that the magistrates are in league with pe tobbers. They receive a large sum for keeping one eya sbut.

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S. 8. "PEIYANG" A TOTAL WRECK.

CREW SAVED.

Some time ago we announced that the s Pilyang was ashore about yo miles North of Vladivostock, We now hear that the vessel is a total wreck, but all the crew have been saved. She is a vessel of 1,036, tons, was build in 1883 by Measts Reiherst'g "chiffsw, of Ham- burg, and the local agents are the East Asiatic Trading Company.

THE ARMY,

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The transport Pentakota Jelt for Tientsin early this moming. She made a bright figure in the harbour yesterday; newly painted, ay ing the red powder flag at the main 'and'a blue pennant at the fore, while large placards inscribed "Details" were to be seen on either side, amidships, .

SIR HENRY'S A.D.G. Lieutenant J. B. Arbutbuot (Scots Guards), AD. C. to Sir Henry Blake, arrived per P. and O. 5.5. Valetta, via Marseilles, to-day. He saw service in South Africa in 1899-1920.

NO MORE HAIR CUTS" AT ̈Â÷PENNY...

A rather amusing order appears in the Latest army list, to hand by the mail to-day: It is headed "A. O. 199-Discontinuance of Sjoppages for Hair cutting, and reads as follows:It has been decided that, in future, soldiers shall make their own arrangements for hair-cutting. The monthly stoppage under heading will accordingly. be discontinued." Now this order will put the soldier decidedly out of pocket, for the monthly stoppage was only one penny, and geting their hair cut outside will cost them at least three times as much. Perhaps the Government desire then to grow queues,

and blue and scarlet. A few minutes before four o'clock the King and Queen appeared. His Majesty ware the uniform of a Field Marshal, with ribben of the Garter, and walked with that firm and easy step which astonished and delighted all who saw him in the Abbey on the previous Saturday.

The ceremony began without delay. General T. A Cooke gave the word of command, and the leading file moved towards the pavilion, where the Prince of Wales, in the uniform of a General, stood ready to present the medals. At the head of the file marched Sergeant Lawrence, of the 17th Lancers, on whose breast the King pinned the Victoria Cross Like many another before him, the gallant soldier had

RISKED 15 LIFE FOR A COMRADE,

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it appears, entered a house at Hanhow Village and greatly frightened a female, Inmate, who attracted the attention of a silver smith by her screams. The silver-smith caught the house | breaker malding an exit and, if the prisoner is to be believed, tried to blackmail him, but as he had no money band-

him over to the police. Inspector Riley, who effected the arrest, informed the Magistrate that the silver-smith is suspected of being the owner of a gambling house and is the proprietor of a boarding house the haunt of robbers and gamblers, hard labour.

The prisoner was sentenced to three month's

OUR LONDON LETTER.

(From Qu! Oven Correspondent.)

LONDON, August 15th.

THE CORONATION.

On the evening of the 8th, the good people of London went to bed with somewhat gloomy anticipations of a fierce dowapour on the morrow. No one it is true, hinted at snow, but

the forerus: would really not have been unrea sonable seeing how Aretie has been uur so called summer. The small hours of the event-

ful morning were hardly more promising, and those enthusiasts who foregathered on the pavement of Whiteh.! at 7am were inclined to be even more melancholy than their unusual matutinal eats would inevitably sake them. In passing it may be remaded that the gasanliy lists were condy recruited from among the e

whom, worn early birds, many of

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fir gur, Ling standing, and insufficient food collapsed as the hours yelled on, and were carried off by the ambulances stationed in very thoroughfare de nigh

The promotin

passer

Leaving side theer worthenal arrivals, the street began to wear an appearanes of uncont ed activity considerably before 6 am thangh there was ampls rooms for iren relation af

Those who spectaris in all parts of the inuta. desired to see the final decorati ns and to pote

giving up his horse to a wounded man and walking in under a heavy fire. His Majesty having performed this gracious act, took his seat by the side of the Queen, and the troops filed rapidly past. As each man came before their Majesties he halted and saluted, and the King returned his salute. First came the remnani of the Canadian contingent, then the Australians fine body of men, who have proved their courage on many a field. The New Zealanders came next, and looked and stepped like the true soldiers they are, for not in the Army is there a corps who have displayed more soldierly pameula of the doings of the crowd and the qualities. Then came the contingent from movements of the military, utilised these hours Cape Colony-Natal succeeding. Upon their hefore the closing of vrative compelled a retreat heels was unrolled a panorama of nationalities to seats assigned in the Alibey or purchased of every shade of yellow and black- Indians ភាព Stands #nimas be admined bar the who genison Ceylon and Singapore: Chinese derovations were poot, Whitehall was redeemed in white mushroom hats, who police Hong kong Dyake and Sikhs from North Borneo; the different detachments from the Straits Settlements; West Africans, with faces pre- ternaturally solemn over red Zouave jackets; Negross from Central Africa, who garrison Mauritius; Maltese and Cyprians in the tar boosh which marks the Mohammedan; men 'rom Lagos and the Gold Coast, from Sierra Leone and Bermuda, and from North and South Nigeria. Each contingent was introduced by its officers,, whose names were proclaimed by an officer of the Guards as they approached the pavilion. Two companies attracted special notice by reason of their dress. The gun bearers of West Africa-

CIANTS IN STRENGTH AND BUILD-

were swathed like Arabs in white gelab, with white turbans wound round the head and covering the mouth, after the manner of men who dwell in the desert and live on the backs of camels. The Chinese Regiment

FROM WEIHAIWEI

from insignificance by the Canadian Auch, but the whole Westminster dest of was arrayed only in festoons of tiny fuglets, ruurtasting very unfavourably with the brave show lac June, or even with the appearace of Melbourne and Sydney when the Prince of Wales made

his historic trip to Australia.

IN THE ANBEY.

„Pecresses occupied the stand which filed | THE FIRE ON THE "SATSUMA,” the North transept-the peers being opposite. In front of the latter were placed 3 state chairs for the Prince of Wales, and the Dukes of Connaught and Cambridge. The whole of the space

IN FRONT OF THE ALTAR RAILS

for woven

as

the

The steamer Safund, Captain Chubb, belonging to the Barber Line, arrived at Aden with a fire in one of the holds. She was on a voyage from Yokohama to Europe, and when the outbreak was discovered the Captain made

for the nearest port. When she came in Lloyd's surveyor and others boarded her for the purpose of advising is to the best way of putting out the flames. It was decided that she should be brought inte the inner harbour

and on the 27th ukimo the crew abandoned The flames were

was occupied by the King's platform covered with a carpet 600 years old of priceless value and having in the centre a small square of even greater antiquity,-both looking fresh, unfaded, and handsome as if per featly new.

The carpeting of the chancel and the fire extinguished by means of pumps. Objections were, however, raised to this by the and naye aisle specially occasion, aloos cost £10,000. It was of heavy port authorities, and the steamer was ordered pile immensely thick, Imperial blue, and to be anchored in the outer harbour. The at- having for pattern in self colour-the rose, tempts to put out the fire were unsuccessful, shamrock, thistle, and crown. The King's and Queen's private friends occupied specially erected galleries over the Altar square, above the old tombs, in front of which, on the South side, was ranged the priceless gold Communion and other plate, much of which is only brought out for Coronations, and which is therefore a great thing to see; there were 33 pieces of plate, but not more than half went really con

The aected with the service of the Altar. eagle and the ampulla used for the administra tion of the Unction date from the time Edward the Confessor. On either side the

of

Alur, which by some extraordinary oversight,

was not decorated with flowers, a door opens into St. Edwar.'s Chapel and here two retiring rooms had been provided for their Blajesties Between then stood a temporary Altar upon

which the King made an offering before he returned from changing the Imperial mantle.

On the platform already mentioned stood four chairs and a fald stool. The

the ship and came ashore. not extinguished till the 4th instant, a quantity of the cargo being destroyed. The remainder is being brought ashore, an 1the steamer will

he sent into the inner harbour for repairs. -—-- Mudras Mail, Aug, 22)

BRITAIN RULES THE WAVES.

A PATRIOT 10 VISIT HONG KONG.

Britain undoubtedly rules the waves, though an American sea-sick passenger thinks it would be much better if she "ruled 'em straight."

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To-day's Advertisements,

GERMAN SCHOOL.

1st of October, at

NEW TERM will begin WEDNESDAY,

SCHOOL ROOM; Hall of Union Church, Kennedy Road

Children of European parents only admitted. The Instruction embraces all elementary branches, including French, singing, needle work and gymnastics. Latin, if desired."

English will be taught by an English. Teacher.

For Particulars, apply to

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Pastor T. KRIELE,

Headmaster of School, Hall of Union Church (B-x o'ch) PAUL DREWITT, Dartly & Co. Hongkong, 13th September, 1902.

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That be as it may, Mr. H. F. Wyatt, of the THE Imperial German Mail Steamship

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Navy League has undertaken to proceed as the League's envoy to Canada, for the purpose of discussing

those who have the power of influencing opinion the Naval aspect and Imperial defences of the British Empire in spreading His mission will also consi

a knowledge concerning the farts of the case, including the relative strength of the world's Naval fleets.

CORONATION CHAIR AND GREAT STONE, in the centre raised above the rest, the Consort's state seal zo the left of that; tie pries-Dieu,

Mr. Wyatt is also coming to Hongkong. upholstered in crimson velvet, on the Southe leaves England at the end of this month, side of the Altar, and the Queen's fald stool departs from Canada in the latter part of where she knelt to be crowned immediately in

Dere her and, allowing for about a month in front of the Coronation Chair facing East Japan, where he inten is to abtain a good upholstered in white satin. The remaining knowl dge of the Japanese Navy, should considerable space was, during the Ceremony arrive in Hongkong next March. No doubt filled with prelates and officials Every seat

the Hanging branch of the cague will induce Terms to give us " few intereating s the Abbey except those reserved for Royalty was occuped by 9.30 and during the long wait there was ample time to look about and admire the gorgeous scene. Only a few of the congregation forget the reverencs due to the

sacred building and laughed and chatted un reservedly, but from almost all parts the soft etermur ní whispered emmumisation Tas audible.

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When at length the time of waifing drew to a close, and nearly half an hour later than was arranged the King's procession passed with stately tread up the long aisle to the High Altar, the magnificence of the effec, and that pride of Empire which burns deep down in every Briush beart were responsible for a cer tain thrill of excitement perceptible throughout the whole brilliant as emblage. Those who The Abbey itself was completely transfonn d

could tear their eyes away from the pageant in and the cost of fitting it up has run into same- The Annexe about thing very near six figures.

progress, and turo then for a few moments on that vast sea of facas) could not fail to which there was so much discussion early in

stirred by that spirit of oneness amid infinite the year resembled a great hall or armoury.

human diversity which their expressions sug The West door opened directly into this wing where the procession assembled to await the

gested. Strange as it may seem the memory which this splendid scene of gladness and arrival of the King and Queen, The walls

rejoicing most poignantly recalled was the were adorned with ancient tapestry and arms which gave a fine effect, marred somewhat, by passing of the great Queen through the the hundreds of stools which formed the only close packed ranks of her assembled peo furniture beyond ang side table like a buffet.ple on the February morning eighteen months now, the heart of a great On the North side of this hall a short kind ago. Then, as

To the gathering of English men and women beat of vestibule gave on to the entrance. right of this corridor were three doors, respect together with a sentiment that had in it nothing ively opening into the King's, the Queen's, of selfishness. And so to his crowning Victoria's

Why Lord Roberts' robing rooms.

son passed between the lines of the leaders of and

his realm. His Majesty walked firmly and carried himself with no trace of the invalid, bal he was extremely pale, and after the Ceremony the deep-drawn lines around the mouth, and dark shadows below his eyes told their own tale of the physical strain to which he has been exposed in the last few weeks.

wear a handsome dark blue kit which gives a smart and soldierly appearance to their tall, lithe figures. Behind these marched Bethune's the Command r-in-Chief should have been lounted Infantry, Johannesburg Mounted supplied with a retiring apartment, any more Rifles, Driscoll's Scouts, Thomeycroft's than other peers, to say nothing of royalties it Mounted Infantry, Kitchener's Fighthing is difficult to guess, nor do I find anyone able Scouts, Steinackers Horse, South Africa 10 advance a reason. Constabulary, South African Light Horse, Damant's Horse, Cape Pioneer Railway Men, Doyle's Australian Scouts. Pietersburg Light Horse, and representatives of that famous regiment, the Imperial Light Horse, Last of all came two members of the Colonial Medical Service-Dr. Hunter and Dr. Best.

The distribution of medals over His Majesty sterped forward and addressed the troops --

"General Cooke, officers, non-commissioned officers, and privates of the contingent from my Dominions beyond the sea, who came here | effect amply repaid both labour and adduional to take part in the Coronation-

A curious effect was caused in the King's room by a plane tree in full leaf which appeared to be growing out of nothing and to So beautiful was this end abruptly nowhere. particular tree that His Majesty ordered the building to be constructed round it, and so the loundation of the Anaexe, and the fuoring of the room merely lay-on either side the roots and stem of the sately plane, the carpet and the roof being also cut to avoid damage to it. It was perhaps a troublesome business, hut the

cost, for anything more coe! and artistic than **It has afforded me great pleasure to see the fresh growing green it would be diffi ult to you here to-day, and to have the opportunity immagine the rohing rooms

were band- of expressing my high appreciation of your somely furnished, and the King was pre patriotism, and of the way in which you dis- † vailed to rest on his couch and wake a tinguished yourselves in South Africa. The lule becl-tea anmediately on his arrival at thic service which you have rendered to the Mother Abbey and before proceeding to the tiring Country will never be forgotten by me, and service. will, I am sure, cement more fimly than ever the union of our distant Colonies with the other parts of my great Empire.

Your stay has been longer than originally intended, owing to my illness; but I hope you have enjoyed it, and that you have derived pleasure from your visits to vanus parts of

the land of your ancestors.

"God bless you all. I wish you a safe and pleasant return to your own homes."

CHEERS

The speech ended, General Cooke gave the order for three cheers for the King, to which the men responded in a hearty manner. The Colonials, on leaving, marched out.by the gar- den entrance and across the whole front of the Palace, quitting by the gateway on the Buckingham Palace-road side. The small body of Chinese soldiers, which their bayonets fixed, left by another gate, and passed along the roadway, looking as much pleased with their reception as the usually impassive Oriental physiognomy will admit of. Along the route to Victoria Station, another hearty, greeting was given by thousands of spectators, who cheered the bronzed Colonials with enthu- sinsm-L. and C. Express..

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The nave of the Abbey provided seating accommodation for all the lesser lights invited to the Ceremony. The orchestra and military band occupied the wide top of the great arch which serves as entrance to the Sanctuary while the choir, whose proper seats were filled with nobilities, were placed in the specially

erected galleries opposite to, and beside the organ.

The stalls were all labelled-in other parts the seats were merely numbered to correspond with the numbers or the tickets of the guests, Foreign royalties, special envoys, distinguished statesmen and officials, ambassadors and colonial governors with their wives occupied the Eastern end of the choir, and the Indian and other coloured princes, the Western stalls including those facing the Altar.

An army surgeon and two sisters had medi: cal charge of this whole block of seats-no light task. The rest of the sacred building was divided between three doctors, each with two nurses and five orderlies under his orders. Two hospital tents completely fitted up, as for active service, provided on the green outside the North Iransept, were fortunately not re- quired.

FIUD QUUTATIONS

Hongkong 13th September La day's gorabnic are sa follows:

NEW PAINA OLD

NEW BENARES

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To-day's Advertisement.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,

"HE P. & Q. S. N. Co.'s Steamship

"VALETTA," FROM BOMBAY, COLOMBO AND

STRAITS.

Consignees of Cargo by the above-named vessel are hereby informed that their Goods are. being landed and placed at their risk in the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's Godowns at Kowloon, where each consignment will be sorted out Mark by Mark, Goods are landed. and delivery can be obtained as soon as the

This vessel brings on Cargo:

From London, &c., er 5.5. Rame. From Australia, ex S.S. Australia,

From Persian Gulf, er B. L. S. N. and B. & P.

S. N. Co.'s Steamers,

Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless notice to the contrary be given before I P.M. TO-DAY.

Gonds not cleared by the 19th instant at 4 P.M. will be subject to rent.

No Fire Insurance will be effected by me in any case whatever.

All damaged Packages must be left in the and a certificate of the damage ob-

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"PREUSSEN,"

of the NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, Captain F. Prehn, due here with the out- ward German Mail about WEDNESDAY, the 17th inst., will leave for the above Places about 24 hours after arrival.

NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD. - For further Particulars, apply to

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Hongkong, 13th September, 1902.

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PERSIAN GULF, CONTINENTAL and AMERICAN PORTS.)

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"BENGAL,"

Captain A. L. Valentini, carrying His Majesty's Mails, will be despatched from this for BOMBAY, on SATURDAY, the 27th instant, at Noon, taking Passengers and Cargo for the above Ports.

Silk and Valuables, all Cargo for France, ind Tea for London (under arrangement) will be manshipped Colombo into a steamer proceeding direct Marseilles and London; other Cargo for Ladoo, &c, will be conveyed vid Bombay with Transhipment.

Parcels will be received at this Office until 4 P.M. the day before sailing. The Contents and Value of all Packages are required.

Shippers are particularly requested to note. the terms and conditions of the Company's Bills of Lading.

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SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.'S NEW YORK LINE.

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With the ritual of the service the newspapers Godowns, the Godown Company who will THE long ago made the public familiar, and it is survey goods at 11 A. 11, on TUESDAYS and not necessary to recapitulate the well-known. | FRIDAYS, Certificates of damage must be 3287 Tons Gross Register will be despatched It was nouced by those privileged to have obtained within ten days after the Vessel's for ODESSA, via Ports of Call on or about seats close to the principal actors, that the arrival here, after which no Claims will be 15th October.

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For Freight and further Particulars, apply to E. A HEWETT, Archbishop's sight has failed so much, that it was necessary for him to read the prayers

Superintendeni. Hongkong. 13th September, rodz from large, specially prepared rolls, and the weakness of age and infirmity

the also noticeable in

trembling of the hands which placed the crown upon the Monarch's head. When, later on, the venerable prelate knelt to take the oath of allegiance on behalf of the Lords spiritual, he had the greatest difficulty is rising from his knees, until the King understanding the position grasped both his hands and gently drew the weary Archbishop to his feet.

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In reciting bis undertaking to do justice: maintain the laws, etc., His Majesty's voice was audible half way down the nave.

Considerable anxiety prevailed in the stands and streets as to the cause of the long delay in the appearance of the returning procession

which did not leave the Abbey till an hour

after the advertised time. When, at length, the eight cream ponies with the gold state coach ap peared in Parliament square, and the King and Queen crowned, and smiling came into view, the car of cheers which went up on all sides and which accompanied the procession all the way to the Palace, was a sound to be not soon forgotten- It stirred the imagination of the most prosaic, until even the stolid little-Englander was found 10 exult in bis British birth, Nawbere perhaps was the Imperial spirit more quickened to enthusiasm than in Whitehall, where between the serried ranks of Australians, Canadians, Afrikanders, Rhodesians, and New Zealanders on the one band, and Indians, Malayans, Fijians, West Africans, Soudanese and Chinese on the other, the King-Emperor of all these races attended by the flower of Homeland soldiers swept onward to his palace-home.

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