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and can only consider the Ordinance in the light ofan dead letter: Its object was to do away with Sunday cargo-working in the port altogether, but its provisions are evidently considered as too prudish for Hongkong and by payment of fees they can may produce 33B5,000.00, or $35,000.00 above the rooz estimate. This is a sure indication of the increase of trade, and to bring additional funds to the Exchequer the

THE FLOODS IN KWANGSI, reported by us many weeks ago, are, referred to by a Kweilin correspondent of one of the Shanghai papers. He writes: The great floods which I reported some time ago were even more terrible on the Liuchou River than here on the

ANTICIPATED DISTURBANCE IN HONGKONG.

TAVERNS CLOSED BY ORDER OF THE

GOVERNOR,

The Editor will not un fertake to be reponible for easily be evaded. The Post Office returns Cassia. River. A city called Huaivuenbsien; the taverns at the western end of, the city

huy rejected MS; or to return any Contribution.

STBSCRIPTION RATES (IN ADVANCE), DAILY--$30 per aumur, Winsly—$13 per amimi.

FOOTBALL.

THE SIX-A-SIDE MATCHES, The seventh and night eix-n-side matches of theflongkong Football Club's challenge cup were played off at Happy Valley Inst evening

Just as we go to press news is received the have been closed by order of His Excellency the Governor owing to an anticipated distur- bance between the sailors of the diffe ent menfe

The rares per quarter and jær ineen, proportional recommendations of the. Acting Postmaster mannged to escape on boats, among them theof-war in harbour. The report is not verified." The daily issue is delfsured free when the dreg

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HONGKONG, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1902

HONGKONG AND THE BUDGET.

General respecting the establishment of British Post Offices in the Treaty Ports of Eluna-should-be-adopted without delay, as reports are constantly coming to hand of other powers opening offices which must, sooner or later, reflect on those that a short-sighted policy prevented from being opened at an earlier date. The in- crease of population and the brisk trade between here and the Philippines contribute to not the least noteworthy of our sources of revenue. The Colonial Treasurer estimates that $90,000.00 will be derived-next year from the slaughter houses, and sheep, pig and cattle depôts. Included in that large amount must be the fee collected on cattle Viewed in the light of a financial state-landed here for re-export to the Philippfue. ment the Budget for 1903, as introduced at And as this is but a comparatively new yesterday's meeting of the Hongkong Legis-source of revenue, we must look to a great lative Council, must be considered as a fair advance in trade with the newly acquired length the and clear exposition the prospects of the possessions of America when Colony, and an adequate definition of its Philippines are pacified and the Islands are present position. Although it is thought opened up and developed to their greatest advisable to raise a loan in order to incet extent. Large as has been the expenditure on the excess expenditure over estimated water-works in the Colony, which promise revenue one must bear in mind, when deal to further increase in the immediate future ing with the statistics, that the action is they must be regarded as an extremely BLEND more than justified by the fact that for some remunerative itens. The amount expected years to come-the-opening-up-of-the-many_to_be_taken in under the heading "water sources of revenue must necessarily entail account" for next year totals up to a quarter an extraordinary expenditure. According million dollars, or nearly one-third more than the estimated figure for the current to the extensive statistics compiled by the Hon. A. M. Thomson, Colonial Treasurer, year. Reviewing the propects of the Colony the estimated revenue for the present

as reflected in the steady advance of its year was $4639,531:00, whereas the return revenue-deriving powers there is cause for to the Colony for 1903 is now placed at congratulation on the part of the officials $4.933.295.00, or an increase of $293,764.00. responsible for its successful administration, This may be considered as satisfactory by of the inhabitants who contribute to its reason of an indication of steady growth; expansion, and of merchants and shippers who form the bad bone of the wealth and but turning to the estimated expenditure we also find a large increase. For the year prosperity of any nation.

Extra- 1902, including Public Works ordinary, the expenditure was estimated at | $4,561,193.11, whereas next year we may he called upon to meet an increase of $1,084,408,12, or a total estimated expendi ture of $5,645,001.23. The ordinary revenue for 1903 is reckoned to bring in $4,583,295. and the ordinary expenditure is put down at $4.714,501, thus leaving a deficit of $131 206; but to this total has to be added the estimated expenditure upon Extraordinary Public Works, 8931,100, while the revenue to be derived from land sales, estimated 10 realise $350,000, makes a further deficit of $581.100, or a total deficiency of $712,306 odd. Turning to the question of estimated revenue be derived next year, and dwelling in detail on a few of the more A. S. WATSON & CO., prominent, we find that one of the most fruitful sources of funds is expected to be contributed by the New Territory where grants of Crown leases will in all pro- bability involve a large increase in rent.

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revenue will produce $50,000 as against $30,000 this year and practically a similar amount in 190. It is, of course, only a natural state of affairs now that the land claims are gradually being settled, or have practically been completed by the Land Court, to find the revenue showing substantial increases year by year. Everyone must agree that it is time the Kowloon territory com- menced contributing her portion to the revenue of the Colony, and it is gratifying to realise the Government anticipate such a satisfactory increase within the next twelve months. The expenditure on the Hinter land has hitherto far exceeded the moderate estimates of the Hon. J. H. STEWART LOCK- HART in his report in connection with the

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LOCAL AND GENERAL.

THE FRENCH MAIL of the 8th September was delivered in London on the 8th inst.

TUE S.S. KOREA:~From another column it will be seen that the s.s. Koren, which left Hongkong at daylight this moming, will pro- bably be thrown open to the public an her next visit to this port when a reception may be held.

FROM HOSPITAL TO DOCK:-Zavire is the name of the Portuguese who narrowly He was dis- escaped drowning yesterday. charged from the hospital this morning and was charged before Mr. Hazeland for being drunk and incapable. Fine $2.

a place of some importance, situated on at island, was absolutely washed away and all the population drowned, except a few who officials. If anyti- like this ad ever hap pered befo.e items, strange for it to have heen-an-official-chy Another-city called Yonghsien was very largely destroyed, also Chngan, and inmense quantities of timber- were swept down, hundreds of thousands of taels' worth, if reports can he believed. In any case, it is a fact that great quantities were carried down past Wuchoy. In Liuchou city it-elfthe water was reported to be fifteen feet dear, the only safe place being the tops at the walls.

THE ONGKONG REGIMENT.

FAREWELL REVIEW.

The Hongkong Regiment presented a fine spectacle as they were drawn up for parade at a quater past four this afternoon at Happy Valley. His Excellency the Governor, Sir Henry A Blake. G. C M. G. arrived on the ground at about half past four accompanied by Capt. Arbuthnott, N.V.O., Colonel L. E Brown, R.E, Officer Commanding Troops, Major W. A. C. Denny, D. A. A. G, and the native A. D. C All were mounted and were

"greeted with the general salute,-

His Excellency and staff then proceeded to inspect the troops, and their white uniforms, and feathered helmets, made a fine contrast with the trim khaki dress of the Hongkong Regiment and their broad yellow sashes and white leggings. When the inspection was finished the Regimental Colours were trooped an imposing ceremony that lasted about a The Battalion then quarter of an hour. marched past in the slow and quick steps and received the greatest ovation from the large assembly. It is worthy of note that among the spectators-present-word-Lady and Miss Ilake, Rear-Admiral-H. T. Grenfell, Com- ofore and Mrs. Robinson, the French Ad- -miral and many leading Naval, Military and

other residents of Hongkong,

The Battalion formed into line and advanced review order, a general salute was given and the line retired forming three sides of a square.

His Excellency, addressing Major Berger, the Officers, non-commissioned officers and men of the Hongkong Regiment said that he regretted the time had come for the last parade. During the ten and a half years the regiment had existed it had attained high standard of efficiency which reflected credit

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on the officers of the Indian Sta the operations in the New Territory their Le desired, conduct had left nothing to and in the expedition to Peking and Tientsin the reglem was particularly asunguished. They had lost eleven killed in action; one wounded, eight died of disease and two were killed by accident. Captain Rowcroft and

FORTHCOMING ENTERTAINMEST The 20th Century Projectoscopic Company announce entertainments al the City Hall an Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday next. Shanghai journals report very favourably on the entertainment, and there should be full houses in Hongkong next week.

ient. Wallace had led the men at the siege DIDN'T WANT IT HEAVY--Ernest of Tientsin and the capture of the native city, Dobby of H.M.S. Albion was charged with where by far the hardest fighting of the cam- being drunk and disorderly and also assalting paign was performed. Why a clasp was not P.C. 1 to, and damaging his uniform to the ex-given for this, no one could understand, but tent of St. While the constable was giving his the fighting showed generally the value of the evidence the defendant observed, "Look 'ere

inen of the Regiment. Captain Rowcroft was mentioned in the despatches and received the Distinguished Service Order in recognition of his services. The Governor's native A.D.C. was akosimilarly mentioned and received the honour of Companion of the Order of the Ancient Indian Empire for his special gallantry -when

don't put it too heavy," and after being cautioned

by Mr. Hazeland was fined $11 and ordered to pay S1 compensation to the constable.

A CHANCE FOR NANNING—According to z Kweilin (Kwangsi) correspondent it is

FURNITURE extension of the boundaries of Hongkong, reported that the new Governor (Wang) intends in command of a picket at the railway station

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and his most sanguine expectations in regard to its capabilities have not yet been realised, although it must be remembered that Sir WILLIAM GASCOIGNE, in his lengthy report for 1901, published by us last evening, assigns a portion of the increased value the opium farm to the acquisition of the Ne Ferritory. We fear, however, this is not solely the reason when the abnormal increase over the value of the old monopoly, amounting to about 33 per cent of the Macao Opium Farm, only recently leased, is taken into consideration. Conditions at Macao and

Hongkong are analogous, and to the Portuguese colony-no- extension of its territory has yet been conceded. The revenue expected next year from the assess- iment of taxes is given at $950,000.00 as against $780,000.00 estimated for the pre- sent year. This, of course, is only a natural outcome of the expansion of the | City with its many public and private pro

perties either being commenced or which are nearing completion, Another important PHOTOGRAPHIC source of revenue which is estimated to produce a substantial increase is the DEPARTMENT.

profit on subsidiary coins. In the 1903 estimates the return gives van

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of previous years, and one which might be very materially augmented, if British subsidiary coins were imported to a much larger ex; tent than at present. The suggestion is by

BY KIND PERMISSION of Major Berger and officers, the Band of the Hongkong Regi meat will play at the Hongkong Hotel to-morrow (aturday) evening from 8 p.m. to

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H.E. VISITS THE FLAGSHIPS

THIS MORNING,

The Governor, His Excellency Sir Henry A. Blake, G.C.M.G., accompanied by his A.D.C., Cipt. Arbuthnot, embarked in the launch Victoria at 11 am to-day and visited Rear Admiral Harry T. Grenfell, C.M.G, on board the flagship Albion and afterwards the French Admiral on board the. French Bagship |

Entrecastentix.

TO-MORROW'S GYMKHANA.

EVENTS.

ANDERSON D. RUTHERFORD The teams were

L. Anderson (Capt.), W. R. Lemarchand, C. Shaw, W. R. Robertson, B. Bell and A. C. Franklin, versus N. H. Rutherford (Capt,), G. B. MacDonald, R. 4., H. S. Holmes, A. lloyd, B. E. Hansen and Capt. Boyd, R. A.

- Rutherford's team won by 1-o, 1

Teams:

WOLFE 2. BONNAR

MacDonald (Capt.), C. K. S. Cooper, A. Humphreys, O. T. Barnes, G. H. Gaskell, R.E. and J. Bogustow us I., W. C. Bonnar (Capt.), R. R. Henderson, E. Burns-Pye, C. E. Danby, H, F. Chard and II. Anhur.

Wolfe's Team wun by 2-0.

CHINESE AT THE PEAK.

A GREAT YEAST DAY. The following is the programme of the

To-day is commonly known, amongst the gymkhana to be held at 3 p.m. to-morrow: 1-ONE MILE FLAT RACE-Open Waters. Chipete, as the festival of Chung Yeung Limit 14.3. 14 hds. rost. Glbs Weight for or, in other words, the occasion when inches as per Hongkong Jockey Club Stand-the native community. ascend to heights" to ard. Previous Winners of any Official Race hold communion with their multitutinal gods, 5lbs, extra for each race. Penalties comula- Agesago, a celebrated Chinese received warning tive. Unplaced ponies allowed gibs En- that a dreadful calamity would happen to him trance fee $2. 1st prize presented by the and his family, and to avert the disaster he and Hon. R. Shewan; 2nd Prize, Cup from his people fled to the mountains Dressed in Gynikhana Eund.

their gula day best, with silks and satins galore. and with happy faces, family groups may be seen wandering along the higher levels while others armed with haversacks of good things and with the top of samshus bottles peeping out, are anticipating a regular good time. Up at the Peak itself the base of the flagstaff is black with human beings, and on the road may be seen pedestrians meandering their.ziz-zag way up to the summit. The Peak immway which runs every ten minutes is reaping a rich harvest to- day. Instead of the usual, crowd of business men, we see hundreds of gaily dressed Celestials, all beaming with smiles. In connec- tion with the festival, many take the opportunity. to fly kites from elevated positions, whilst others before they partake of the good things set before them, offer up joss-sticks, and paper to their several dieties.

Mr. Master's, ch. g. Mayßy, rist. 3lbs. Major Langland's b. g. Weary Willy, 1st. 7ibs Mr. F. rrest's, b. g. Vanity, fast, irlbs. Major Langland's, d. m. Yellow Rose, ist. gibs 2-POLO PONY RACE-For bond fide Polo Ponics to be passed as such by Polo Committee. Up the Straight. Best of z runs without dismounting. Catch weights over 11 st. 7 Ds. Entrance fee $. 1st Prize presented by G.K. Brutton Erg i 2nd Prize, Cup from Gymkhana Fund.. Mr. Ormiston's, Bancà. Mr. Pontifex's, Countess... Mr. Cruickshank's, Delle Helene. Mr. Hastings', Susan,

Capt. Light's, Go Bany or Go Lightly 3--JUMPING COMPETITION -Over Hurdle, Limit Water, In and Out, Post and Rails. 143 Entrance fee 52. 1st Prize presented by W. A. Cruickshank Esq.; 2nd Prize, Cup from Gymkhana Fund:

Vexation. Mr. W. G. Clarke's, ch. g. Mr. E. C. Pontifex's, b. m. Countess, Mr. Cruickshank's, g. m. Runaway Girl. Mr. Briston's, ch, m. Extravagance. Mr. May's, b. m. Kitten. Mr. Mackie's, b. a. Seabreeze.

Mr. Bruttan's, br. m. Brownie." Capt. Light's, br. arb. Go Bang. Major Denny's, ch. m. The Duchess, Mr. Rennie's, blk. m. Black Tulip Capt. Ligtit's, br. arb. Go Lightly. Mr. Brutton's, b. g. Altgold. Mr. Corbett's

4-Tent Pegging. Three runs. Points for Pace and Style. Entrance fee $2. tat Prize presented by J. R. M. Smith Esq., 2nd Prize, ⚫ Cup from Gymkhana Fund Mr. W. G. Clarke. Mr. Cruickshank,. Mr. Brutton. Major Denny.

Capt. MacGregor.

Major Berger.

Mr. Thornhill, r.a.

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BLAZE NEAR KOWLOON.

TWO HOUSES ON FIRE.

Late last night the police received informa tion that a house in lan Taw Village, Kowloon, was on fire The Kowloon brigade was the first to arrive on the scene, and was later followed by some of the firemen from Long- kong, who were conveyed to Kowloon in the police pinnace. It was found that the fire was burning fiercely, and also that two houses were ablaze. Attention was directed to prevent the. fire from spreading, and in this the Brigade was successful. The outbreak is said to be due to some sparks from another house gniting one of the ceilings. The damage, estimated at $ip insurance.

was not covered by

SWATOW NOTES,

(From Our Own Correstandent.

SHIPPING AND MAIL NEWS.

SWATOW, 8th OCTOBER, 5.-Final Heat-Polo Pony Race (if necessary);

DREDGING THE HON RIVER 6-STEEPLECHASE. From the Black Reck, The dredging of the Hon River has of date

Once Round and In. Open. Limit 14.3, 14 hds. been a subject of much discussion and it is. rost. Weight for inches, 2 lbs. per quarter one of the pet schemes of Thotai Ting Po to petition the Throne to have that capital of ❘ at Tientsin where he repulsed the determined inch over 14 hds. Previous Winners of schuen. His first idea was to deepen the Mui the province removed to Nanning, which, of attacks of the Chinese forces and cleared them Steeplechase or Hurdle Race in Hongkong Kai to the west of Swatow, but in addition to 7 lbs. extra. Entrance fee $2 1st Prize this course being very shallow, investigations course, if the railway from Tungchou is at the point of the bayonet. Major Berger

were also presented by GCC Master Esq 2nd showed that the bed was of sand. It is there completed, is likely to become an important and Subadar Jan Matiamad place. As a trade centre it is more important mentioned in despatches for energy and Prize Cup from Gymkhana Fund. HE

fore feared that this branch may be useless than Kweilin; which is largely self-contained, successfully suppressing brigandage along the Major Langland's b. g. Sweet William, 10..

as the sand might continually shift with being more residential than commercial. line of communications, and Subadar Jan Mr. Pontifex's b-m. Countess, 10.13-

The wash and form, bars at the bends. The Taotni is a practical", man and THE LATE VICEROY LIU KUNG Y1 Mahamad was decorated with the Order of Mr. Cruickshank's g. m. Runaway Girl, 11.9.

British India. Private Sher Khan was also Mr. Brutton's b. g. Altgold, 11 4:

has wired to Shanghai for a surveyor, to. On the receipt of news regarding the demise

Mr. Mackie's b. g. Seabreeze, 10.12

consult concerning this project, and also of the late Viceroy Liu Kung Yi at Canton, the awarded the Royal Humane Society's medal

Mr. Brutton's ch, m, Extravagance, 11.5. regarding the dredging of another tributary acting Viceroy at once issued orders that all the for his pluck in attempting to save a comrade

Do. br. m. Brownie, 110

near Double Island, leading from Swalow to Yamens are to close their premises, and to offer from drowning in the Pei-ho River. This record

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the Ching Hai District and Chiu Chow Fu up prayers, and joss-sticks, for the repose of his in such a short period of active service shows.

fine quality and is the result of drill and dis. 7.-LADIES' NOMINATION, Costume. Race,

here he intends to make the bed firm by soul as a tribute to the great man's memory.

Up the Course towards mile post Round a planting bamboos and trees on either bank. On the day of the funeral, which has not been cipline. Testimony to this was borne by Major.

Post and in. The Post to be turned leaving To dredge the latter course for the accom General Sir W. J. Gascoigne, under whose officially published, all the mandarins are to

it on the left hand - Competitors to line up modation of steam launches and other light- assemble at the Viceroy's yamen in mourning government they spent four years, by Sir Alfred

Gaselce, China Expedition Force, and by the in front of the judge's box previous to race draft craft is estimated to cost some $10,000 garb to pray for the deceased

Inspecting Officer, who, in reporting on the for the purpose of judging the Costumes,

10 $30,000 Hongkong Coronation detachment, said their Entrance fee $. Prize for best Costume, work was so admirable in all respects that it pro presented by C. H. Ross Esq.; Prite for vided an object lesson to instructors showing the First past post, presented by Hart Buck Esq extraordinary skill attained by efficient training. Mr. Gaskell, Nominated by Mr. Langlands.

Mr. Clarke No praise was too high for their work as soldiers, and it must be gratifying to Major Mr. Pontifex

Mr. Grunewa'd Sir E. Barrow, who raised the regiment, to

Mr. May Colonel Retallick and Major Berger, under

Mr. Cobbelt whose hands the regiment had been moulded. No regiment could show a more splendid Mr. Branson appearance on parade and had done such credit to their officer's efforts during the several commands. The exigencies of service required that the regiment should cease to exist as a an obvious source of revenue and fail to

We are informed that a French syndicate separate unit on the 30th November, but His take advantage of it to its fullest extent it intends opening a cafe chantant here on the Excellency said he was sure that soldiers like Hongkong Volunteer Corps commented thit- reflects on the authorities in permitting a ASBESTOCEL SECTIONAL PIPE

wide currency in Chinese Government sub-conclusion of the Hanoi exhibition. We be them would not give up their profession of COVERING, ASBESTOCEL SHEET sidiary coins, and especially when we know lieve that a site has already been chosen. and PAPER for covering BOILERS and to our cost that government departments and Another new company is being formed for the local banks refuse to accept them when ten-establishment of a first-class tea and luncheon FLUES, BULKHEADS, &c.

dered. The sooner they are done away with in room, and we understand that arrangements ASBESTOS CEMENT for BOILERS, the Colony the better it will be for everyone concerned. Another item in the Colonial DRUMS, HEATERS, &c.

Estimates likely to bring increased revenue STEAM PACKING, GASKETS and during next year are the fees derivable from Sunday cargo-working permits, under Or FIRE-PROOFING MATERIALS.

dinance 6 of 1891. No less a sum than MODERATE COST.

$40,000.00 was estimated for this year and in 1903 it is expected that this amount will be increased by $5,000. Why there should be any at all we are at a loss to understand,

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arins, but would continue to serve their King and Emperor in other regiments with the same fidelity as they had done in the Hongkong Regiment. They would present have been made with certain managers of some their colours to the Cathedral, where, of the big restaurants in London to send out in years to come, they would remind the people six waitresses. The place will be, run on the same footing as the celebrated A.B.C. Company of Hongkong that the Colony once possessed a of England. The promoters of this scheme territorial regiment second to none in His are to be congratulated; as we predict that an. Majesty's Indian Army. His Excellency was establishment of this nature will be a great glad to have the opportunity of speaking and boon to the Colony, and at the sme time be a profitable investment. It may be mentioned bidding farewell to the Regiment and wished that these waitresses hold some of the best of them every success in their future undertakings, London testimonials.

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THE VOLUNTEER CAMP

OPENS AT STONECUTTERS,

The annual camp of instruction ofthe

afternoon at Stonecutter's laland, when our boys made their occupation.... The arrangements are precisely of the same nature as those of last year. There is the usual big iness matshed, and a little way off stands the canteen, an institution so essential to the corps. There are the same rows of excellent bell tents for rank sime scald as before, with the excephon and file, whilst the officer's quarters are on the that Commandant Pritchard, and Chapman each occupy separate. orders were issued yesterday for at-4.30pm. was crowded first launch which this evening coloured boys. The camp extend hōth instit

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