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TELEGRAMS.

(Reuters)

Frenchmen Attacked by Chinese

Lonnos, September izth.

Two French railway employees have been robbed and nearly killed by Chinese between

· Peking and Pactingfa.“

Heavy Rains in England-drops

Damaged.

Heavy rains have blighted the harvest in England. - Acres of grain have been ruined, and-polato disease is spreading..

A hailstorm on Wednesday caused; en- ormous havoc to fruit and hops in Kent. The damage to hops in one parish of mid- Kent is alone estimated at one hundred thousand pounds.

LATER.

The Late Wer. To Aid Distressed Britishers and Foreign Neutrals.

It is officially announced in Johannesburg that in addition to three millions sterling for distressed burghers, two millions sterling will be assigned for the assistance of dis; tressed Britishers and neutral foreigners who suffered by the late war in South Africa, both sims to be chargeable to the Imperial Government.

The Warvest in 'England.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1902.

Now Routes to Far East, An international conference will be held in Paris on the gth instant in order to discuss the question of direct traffic from. Western Europe to East Asia by way of the Chinese

Eastern milway.

Imperial Favours.

THE HONGKONG COTTON SPIN- NING, WEAVING AND DYEING COMPANY, LIMITED.

ANNUAL MEETING.

HONGKONG VOLUNTEER RETURNS FROM THE CORONATION.

The P, and O. mail packet brójglit back to ile Colony on Saturday one of Hồngkong's representatives at the Coronation.. He was in

MACAO NOTES.

(From Our Correspondent.)

Macio, September 15th.. RESTRICTION OF THE LIBERTY

OF THE, PRESS. There will shortly be published in the Diario

SUSPICIOUS.

THE SMUGGLING OF ARMS FOR KWANGSI REBELS,

It is reported from Ticalsin that Viceroy Yuan Shih-k'ai is much concerned with the receipt of news,. first from Germany, that aj steamer laden with 10,000 Mausers and sixty

left. Hamburg in June last, presumably for!. pompoms, with the necessary aminunition, had

China. But the moment the steamer had left Hamburg allirace of it was lost until it was learnt that she had arrived in some Philippine port in July, where the ammunitions had been transhipped into another vessel.. Then came news that the ergo had arrived in August at Alacao, where a steamer flying the Chinese flag took over the arms and ammunition. From

this spot all trace has been Inst. Secret en-

H.M. the Emperor in conferred bigh in the best of health and had a glowing acido Governe of Lisbon and in the local Boletim decorations upon his British guests at the To give of the happy times spent by the Official the measure restricting the liberty of German manmuvres, vil; "Secretary of War Contingent after leaving Hongkong in May the press in the Portuguese colonies. The faw Bmdrick and Generals Kelly-Kenny, Freach, | last. He reports nothing but kindness from

was, on the and August, submitted by the Mi- lan Hamilton, and Slater. Field Marshal | all those with whom he and the men were nister of Marines for royal assent. The decree Roberts was the receiver of a presen: from H. brought in contact, and says the great associawi't be to the following effect: Crimes re- M. the Emperor.

tions with that memor ibla trip with long remain

ferred to and punishable under articles 130, the minds of those whose futu ne it was 19 137, 15, ita, 169, 181, 182, 407-4-2, 474-420, Regarding life abond the Empress and 483 of the penal code of 15th Septem- | take part

liner, he points out that-so far as their comfort ber, 1886, when committed by the press in was concerned om representatives were studied any language or by whatever means published in ewry way, and thinks there was po reason

in a foreign country, shall be likewise.punished¦quiries made at all the neaty ports at the whatever for complaint especially having to

if the offenders are Portuguese and come with- gard ta ch: fact that they travelled as soldiers in the provisions Article 53 (5) of the penal so far, in giving the needed enlightenment, and instance of the l'ely ing authorities have failed,

and were recognised as such. At home, the cle and the publications, whatever the num reception ne, endodike Contingent Eir exceeded ber of their copies, circulated in Portuguese for the Kwangsi rebels, or to arm the rapidly it is thought that the carga was ineant either the bghest expect bene, as apon from the territory, Ifthe persons committing the crimes multiplying Plovers in the Yangtze Valiny. many interesting teren:mies with whorls they

are foreigners, resident in Portuguese territory, were associate-1 the men of the Hongkong

and if the offences are against any pfficial or contingent were fequendly granted leave

public servant, they will be banished for and toole the 'apportaude, etala bing not only the twelve years.

This latest governmental act perincipal sights in town, faut making journers

betrays a degeneracy of Portuguese admi, is- in the mpnstitut Pentres in The pa mateng

to truly Bimentable. As there is not now Marim any newspaper, the Government to gag the piers abroad from criticising the pets of the Portuguese authories, by gribing their admising into this colony. bas loos! в темёт Brown that the Governme9!!

would have promulgated this

theberty of Public opinion is altogether against it, and considers its pronm), ation It is unid that it awes adtogether uncalled for ....

The Ordinary Annual Meeting of Share holders of the above Company was held in the Offices of the General Managers, this morning, for the purpose of receiving the report of the Consulting Committee and statement of counts to 31st July last.

There were present, the Hon. C. W Dik son, and Messrs. A. Haupt, P. C Wrox (Directors, Messrs. W. A. Cruickshank. K McK. Ross, C. H. Ross, J. Baston, K A Chinoy, F. A. Chinay, Ho Fook. Lo Chey Shiu, o Yo Saw, A. Shaw (Manager,"A" Bracke Smith (Secretary), and others.

The Chriman said :—The report and mate Then of accounts raw before you I propose with your concurrente to take as réad The result shown. I kope you will regard as satik? factory. One Yarns, are becoming well and favorably known and there is a stearly and ex-increasing demand for them which unde

LONDON, September 13th. As a result of the late raints, the harvest in England is the worst since 1960. A con- siderable rise in the price of wheat is pected.

Dublin and the Crimes Act. The Dublin Corporation have adopted a resolution protesting against the insult and outrage to the citizens by the proclamation of the Crimes Act in Dubliu which is describ ed as the most crimeless city in the world,

(Shanghai Times.) Earthquake in India.

CONVUL' IOS IN ASSAM AN · CHITTAGONG.

CALCUTTA, September 8ili. News comes to-day of earthquake in Arsaṁ. and Chittagong which has ccated general consternation in all the districts to the Burmese border. The entre'alluvial basin "watered by the Brahmaputra and its tributaries was in volved. Reports are not yet at hand of the damage inflicted, but there is to doubt that the shock was sufficient to level buildings. and many lives were probably lost 'anic is heightened from the fact that the people had been warned by the prophecies of astringers that a destructive earthquake would occur in the district at abo t this time. Other prophecies baving failed, this one was dis- credited. The shock justified all forecasts. It was the most severe ever felt in that region, Since the panic is univer al it comprises - several million people

(North China Daily News.) To Strengthen the Russian Fleet in the Pacific.

LONDON, September 9th.

It has transpired that the majority of the torpedo boats building at the Nevsky Yard, St. Petersburg, are to be sent to the Far East this year.

{Kobe Itali) Treaty Revision in China.

PEKING, September 2nd. The British Minister to Peking wited t London at the request of the Chinese Govern- ment, with a view to eliminating the clause in .the revised treaty which led Russia to raise an objection to the transfer of the Northern rail- way to China

Audience.

normal conditions should allow of our working with fait margins. The position appeared to

your Consulting Committee -hifirmly ra cou aging to justify the purchase fol tomal preparati a machinery and a frethan 30

spindles, part of which has already anied and heen erected and the remainder is spend to he in working order early next year Abhangh herly we have been händrapped in some extent by con i'erable sickness amongst om operatives, yet we have reason to coepentilate ourselves that we this ye rescaped any severe visitation of plague, and if ruly we are next year equally fortunate we may ben hepe to benefit by increased producum tuam the addi tion to ear plan and also from the gradind

aprovement which is taking place in the aptitude of our work people. The health of outs employees is a matter of very great suspeitanze to the Company and it is abriu le good polov to ensure their being comfortably housed. To this end it has been decided trespent a con sidemble sum in the erection of a large and suitable building capable of accommodating me Soo hands, the site selected being upon and adjacent to the Milk sef and belonging to the Company. These quarters should be ready for occupation by the end of March next and it is hoped that, being kept as they will be in a strictly sanitary condition, the dangers of an epidemic will be very much minumired. The items of expenditure! have alluded in will explain to you the reasons which necessitate writing off Property Account what may apear to you a large amount. that be pleased to answer any questions that you may wish to put.

No question bring asked, Mr. K. A. Chinoy seconded, and the Hon. Dickson put the

mation to the meeting.

Carried ananimously

Mr. J. Barton then proposed that Messrs. Haupt and Wilcox be re-elected on the Con- sulting Committee.

Mr. K. Ross secunded, and it was carried Mr. Cruickshank proposed that Mr. W. B. Pouts be re-elected auditor.

Mr. C. H, Ross seconded, The motion was carried, and the meeting terminated.

Prince Yung-long, who recently, visited | THE FORTHCOMING GYMKHANA. Japan, was received in audience by His Majesty yesterday, The Pince submited a report embodying his observatio »s while in Japan.

British Engineers.

Prince Su is conferring with Prince Yung. long and others about engaging English en- g'neers for the Government.

Chinese Rebol Chiefs.

Prince Tuon is at Alastion, Mongo'`ia, at. present. General Tung Fu Hsian is staying at Kin Seki-po.' It is suspected that they are plotting a movement of some kind.

(Dir Qitasintische Lingd.) Haitian Gunboat Sunk by a

German War Vessel.:

BERLIN, Sptember 8th The Hamburg steamer Afurcommania has, been plundered by Haitian rebels who were in possession of the Haitian gunboat Crête de "Pierrol," The German gunboat Panther there- upon destroyed the rebel ship. The crew escaped and fled to Gonnives, The Panther ese and fort-au-Prince. Wo diplomatic complications are expected to arise from this action.

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French Ambassador to Russia.

RE RESIGNS HIS POST. The French Ambassador in Petersburg, Mar- quis de Montebello, has been forced to resign his post," The Zuzis intimates that the reason is to be found in the view taken up by him towards the Republican Government.

Interment of Dead Professor. The interment of Professor Virchow has taken place with adequate celebrations and under genedl participation.

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PROGRAMME.

The foltiwing is the programme if the Gymkhana to be held at the Happy Valley and Race Course on Saturday, the 14th day of Ccaber next commencing at 3 puneti-

One Mile Flat Race. Open W. Jers, Lunst 4hds 10 61bz. Weight for subes as per Ho`ykong Jockey Club Standard, Previous winners of any. Oficial Race 5lbs extra fin each Race. Penalties cumulative. Unplaced ponies allowed 5lbs. Four to start or no race,

Entrance fee Sz.-

14

Polo Pony Race.For Bona fid: Poli Panies to be passed as such by Polo Com- mittee. Up the Straight. Best of 2 runs without dismounting.. Catch weights over 11st. 7iba.

Entrance fee $2.

Jumping Competition over Hurdle, Water, In and Out, Post and Rails etc. Limit 143

Entrance fco 53.

Tent Pegging.-Three runs, Points for Race and Style.

Entrance fee $1.

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Saturday's steamer brought over quite a of half nonies and on the top bras ac rewar to which a vogte attached babe pirpose of fuge nucler of sporismen and visitors from The obverse of the Hongkong, included among whem is the Hon festering to the ribbon unedal bears profiles

F. H. May, C.M.G. the King and Queen, while the reverse is occupied by the Royal mattals E R and 26 Jane, ! igos! The ridge of the word d 1 s newly angraved bord a standing out on relief, And,

ellet flash to the soUINCIFC make an The abbon is of the width usally attached to medals and in colour is a handsome, shade of crp navy blue having think wite edge and a thick strip; of red down the centre. Apart from is. ish the Coronation needal does not appear as suitable as he would wish con. sidering that it is a souvenir in be worn by soldiers of the King R would prove an ex- cellent commemoration medal for presentation after a juvenile's fou, but as an fir iad souvenir of the Caron it on -well, it might be better,

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SCHOOL OPEN IN SOOCHOW.

CNTON September 13th. KUR ITUNG REVENUE The Shin Hau Kuk, Heard of Re-organiza on, is taking unusual pains to increase the revrne. A day or two ago I reported that an effort was being made to get passession of all the mines Now the officers are after the It is usual for the Offers revenue on wine. of the int to farm on the wine revenue to some individual who pays a lump sum for the control of the wine in a certain district. This

indevidad is supposed to report the number of

d: tilieries in his district with the amount of

wine in mufactured and to pay accordingly. The officers of the Board have concluded that the returns supplied are not accurate and fficers have been appoived to personally in- Soorrow, September fuks vesugite and report. The Shun Tak destrict Schools are beginning in open throughout is reported as being very faulty in is returns the city and the old students are coming back whether the returns made have been correct with a godly gumber of new ones There is

or not the officials are certain to make this an haulk a foreign manager school in le city

occasion to increase the revenue. but that could increase its numbers inaterially of the messary accomm dations could be had. only a few of the mussionaries have not yet starved from their summer rest and they are expected in a short time, so that within the next ten days all of the work will be going on regularly.

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Fung Wu College opened on Wednesday. with its full number of students enrolled. The new building is much needed and the complet tion of it will be Innked forward in pleasure by boh students and teachers. walls in the ground floor are completed and are now above the second floor level. The building is to be completed next Spring Shanghai Trines.

THE KWANG I GOVERNOR.

RECRUITING NYTIVES.

The Si Wan Pro states that the new

Final Heat Pony Racs (if necessary.) Steeplechase. From the Black Rock once round and in. Open. 4 imit 14.3-,14hds. 10st. Weight for inches. 2lbs. per quarter inch aver Governor of Kwangsi, Wong Chi-chen, owing 14hds. Previous Winners of a Steeplechase or Hurdle Rice in Hangkeng 7lbs. extra. to start or no Race. Entrance fee $2.

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Ladies Nomination-Costume Race. Up the Course towards 1/4 miles post. Round a

THE DAY WEATHER.

The weather is causing alarm. The gentry belonging to the different benevolent institutions (Shin Long) in the city hare agreed to assemble at the temple of the goddess of Mercy, Kun Yam Shan, and pray for rain This gathering will continue for several days. It began yesterday. Reports come in daily about the failure of the rice crop. Each day the rain is delayed makes the situation more

grave.

THE EIGHT MONTH FESTIVAL

Great preparations are being made for the Mid-Autmn Festival. This is the time when the moon is worshipped and if the weather continues fine we, are likely to have a good display of lags and lanterns. Moon cakes are here in abundance.

MURDER. A woman was murdered on Fa Fi on Thurs- day of this week. Iler husband is abroad and lately sent her some money. Pobbers entered the house and demanded the money. The woman said she had spent it all. Just then she recognized one of the robbers. The woman was then killed to prevent discovery."

THE WEATHER.

The following report is from Mr. F G. Figg. Acting Director of the Hongkong Obser-

vatory :-

to the importance of military matters at pres. nt in that province, took over the seals of office on the 24th day of the 7th moon. While in Canton, he intended to recruit two hundred natives to form his body-guard, so be instructed the oficer who will be in command of this body, to carry out his intention at Yu-san District, Canton. The said officer had obtained

On the 15th at 11.37 am. The barometer has risen generally. Pressure is lowest in, the The Entries will close in the Honorary one hundred suitable men while the rest will Pacific to the F. of Luzon, highest over the Secretary, Gymkhana Committee, at the long be recruited in two days. When the full num.E. cast of hina and Japan. Fresh N.E.. kong Club do Wednesday, the 6th October at

ber is obtained, the whole body will proceed winds in the Formosa channel and the N. part p.m. Entrance fees must accompany entries.to Kwangsi about the 1st of the 8th moon.

Post and in.

Entrance'ice $2.

SK for ASAHI JAPANESE BEER - (**-

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OTTÁM & CO. FOR PANAMA HATS. COLTAM & CO, FOR SUN DATS

of the China Sea,

Forecast-moderate N.E, breezes ¡ fair..

'OTTAM & CO. FOR GENT'S BATH-

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THE REBELLION.

The 'niversal Gatetie states that after Governor Wang Chi Chen took over the seals of Kisaffice, he has been sintinned at Wuchow and makes the examination hall his headquarters. The two battalings of Hanan soldiers which he brought with him are likewise at Wuchow and have not been aidered forward. The reliefs " have occupied ane third of the whole. Pravince, the largest number and the most formidable of them are on the Annam frutiers. They are all meni' trend a society new bat sinniar to the Ku Les tam Those who do not bring to their society, and travellers, are killed and properties destinyed or stolen. In consequence of this condition of affairs. Governor Wang has sent out spies on horseback to find out all theurt the rebels and at the same time, he has ordered the Profers and Magistrates of the Aiginets arljoining the rebel regions to have maps of their dispeler, drawn, so that he may lavide his military mavements The Governor

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I HAVE THE DAY WESUMED my duties as MANAGERÓW. POWELL, LIMITED.

R. G. HECKFORD,

Manager. Hongkong, 15th September, 1902. COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

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PAQUEBOTS-POSTE FRANCAIS,

FOR SHANGHAI, NAGASĄKI, KOBE AND YOKOHAMA. *HE Company's Steamship THE

"SALAZIE,”

Captain Aubert, will be despatched for the above Ports on or about MONDAY, the 22nd instant.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Agent. Hongkong, 19th September, 1902.

TOYO KISEN KAISHA,

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PEGULAR SERVICE BETWEEN HONGKONG AND MANILA.

HP Company's well-known Steamship

ROSETTA MARU,"

1876 Tons, Captain Tare, will be despatched hence for MANILA, on FRIDAY, the 26th instant,

3 P.M. May ificent accommodation. Comfortable cabins. Excellent talile. Unrivalled speed. Electric light. Docter and Stewardess carried.

Freight or Passage, apply to

HR MITSUI BUSSAN KAISHA,. Agents.

Prince's Buildings,

Ice House Street, Hongkong. 14th September, 1902. (1710

AUSTRIAN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVIGA- TION COMPANY.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,

FROM TRIESTE, PORT SAID, ADEN, BOMBAY, COLOMBO, PENANG AND SINGAPORE, THE Steamship

THE

"TRIESTE," having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are bereby informed that their Goods are being landed at their risk, into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, Limited, whence delivery may be obtained.

Optional Cargo will be discharged here, unless notice to the contrary be given immediately.

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all claims must be sent in to the Office of the Undersigned before.

There is no sign of improvement in stocks at Noon, pn the 21st instant, or they will not be

present.

APTUM QUOTATIOKS

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Co-Day's Advertisement.

DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND FOOCHOW. "THE Company's Steamship

"HAICHING," =

recognised.

No Fire Insurance has been effected, and any Goods remaining in the Godowns after the 21st instant will be subject to rent.

Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

SANDER, WIELER & CO, Agents. Princes Buildings.

Hongkong, 15th September, 1902.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

FROM MIDDLESBROUGH AND LONDON.

HE Steamship

THE

"FLINTSHIRE,”

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Captain E. J. Siddle, having wrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their goods are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, Limited, at Kowloon and stored at Consignees' risk and expense.

have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining. No Claims will be admitted after the Goods

undelivered after the 19th instant will be sub- ject to rent.

Captain Hodgins, will be despatched for the

All broken, chafed and damaged Goods are above Ports, on THURSDAY, the 18th instant, examined on the 19th instant, et 2.30 PM.

to be left in the Godowns, where they will be

at Noon.

No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

SHEWAN, TOMES & Co., Agents. Hongkong. 15th September, igaz.

For Freight or Passage apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co., General Managers. Hongkong, 15th September 10nz

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