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From a Reuter telegram we learn that the Admiralty intend reinforcing our Far Eastern Fleet by sending out an additional cruiser and a first-class battleship. The authorities at home were probably influenced in this matter by the critical situation of affairs and the present enormous strength of the Russian squadrons in Northern Chinese waters; though the arrival of these two units will not suffice to place us on a footing of segellte în masenger. the copies sent by post nucquality with the Muscovite naval forces, The postage on the weekly issue to any part of the it was

additional 81,80 por quarter is elargi for postage, not to speak of the two-power standard which our intention to maintain. No Single Coples Daily, ten cents; Weekly, twenty details are given concerning the battleship that is coming out, otherwise than it is a vessel at present in commission in the Mediterran- can, but we are informed that the first-class

unit of reinforcement for the Station. To such as are acquainted with the past record of this vessel it would seem that the Admiralty might have made a better choice, and, in this respect, the following extract from an article which appeared in our columns in May last may be of interest The history of this unlucky cruiser's first commission is instructive, says the FM.G.

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Wood Foresters by an innings and 68 runs THE Hongkong Cricket Club beat the her

The RAMC. secured a victory over the Civil Service by 17 runt.

THE Japan Mail has a story that Tung Fu hsiang has collected his troops, and made an tack on Tih-hua, several Russian subjects being amang"hi vitiis,

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NATIVE papers say the Chinese Government are contemplating the raising of another loan from the Russo-Chinese Bank to finance the new Board of Commerce:

DURING the week ended Saturday at noon two

pean case of euleric fever were notified as baring occurred in the Colony.

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soners, after Lanihe door, entered a certain

The October Sessions opened this morning, plea compared favourably with those of the last o smashing the and it was interesting to note that the calender sittings, there being a satisfactory diminution house at No 1p, High Street and removed to in cases of a more serious character. The Chief property, On leaving the premises, the first Justice, His Lordship, Sir William Goodman defendant passed. A gang of coalies presided at the Supreme Court and Mr. F. G. residing on the ground floor, and one A. Boume, Acting Chief Justice of shanghai of the crowd told the boy of the house was present.

that the trunk the prisoner was carrying Leung Yam Tai and Nam Hop King were resembled his master's, and he was told to go Gest on the list, and appeared before the Court upstairs and ascertain whether it was still there to answer an indictment charging them with or not. He obeyed, and while ascending the abortion. The accused were discharged by staircare, he met the second prisoner coming proclamation.

down with an opium pipe in his hand, and a ATTEMPTED BRIBERY OF AN OFFICIAL blanket and other goods on his shoulder, He gave the alarm, and the two bleves were ar Lui Po and Yeung Shui were indicted on a charge of offering a bribe to Sanitary Inspector went to their friend at No. ro, High Street for rested and charged. Prisoners stated that they Gidley, The Attorney General submitted that

a loan of money to allow them to return to the trial should take place to-morrow to allow

the country, and seeing that the Bail was consequently extended until 10tunity to carry away the articles. The master, was out they seized the oppor

The Hongkong Celegraph protected cruiser, the furopit, is the second fatal (Chinese) cases of plague and one Euro- of Mr. Slide appearing for the defendanis

HONGKONG, MONDAY, ÜCTƏBER 19, 1903.

RUSSIA AND JAPAN,

Lengthy articles and numerous telegrams in Japanese exchanges to hand by the French mail this morning, coupled with the Reuter wire regarding the futility of nego

does not tend to minimise the seriousness of the situation. For some time past peace has been in the balance, and when, a week since, we gave the news in Hongkong that Baron. Rosen, the Russian Minister to

THE Japanese naval authorities are reported to have banght a piece of land in the Japanese Settlement at Newchwang for the purpose of

building a dock so as to be able to dock Japa-

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jury returned a verdict of guilty, and his Lord, ship sentenced each of the men to two years hard labour. The Chief Justice, said that at the end of that term, he would strongly recoin“. mend that they be deported, and, should they return, to be sentenced to one year's hard labour.

(Proceeding)

Ayres, continues to give much satisfaction tiations between the two Northern Powers, In July, 1899, she was commissioned, and Lord Salisbury's coffin. Atlach'd to it was a foreman) G. R. Eldridge, f. Turner, C. W. LADIES BENEVOLENT SOCIETY

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Japan, on his return from Port Arthur, pre- sented a memorandum to the Japanese Gov erriment, to the effect that Russia declared

her impossibility of evacuating the country, and impudently reminding our Ally that it

shortly afterwards sent to Australia with relief crews for vessels on that station. She broke down badly, and proved herself what, naval men call a "coal cater "- that is, her coal consumption was abnormally high. The Europa, however, managed to crawl back to Portsmouth at a low speed, and has since been laid up in the dockyard, where

she long served as an object lesson for the Admiralty Committee on Boilers. The

nese vessels of the North China Squadroni

QUEEN Alexandra sent a wreath to be laid on

card reading: "To the memory of Lord Salis- bury, universally loved and inoured as one of England's best and greatest statesmen. From Alexand a."

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Tuz favourite N. D. L. S. König Albert, Capt. Ch. Polack which, has been running between

Wong Yoo Lan was called upon to answer an indictment charging him with farceny and receiving stolen property. The Attorney General prosecuted. The prisoner, who was undefended, pleaded guilty on two charge and not guilty jury empanelled-Messrs C. W. Kichards on the remaining two. The following was the

Hesser, J. Little, W. O. C. Spalckharer, and N. K. Autia. The indictment against the pri soner was that, on the 31st July last at Victoria in this Colony, he did steal from his master a quantity of gold, to which he pleaded guilty. The third and fourth charges were that in the 13th September, he did receive one diamond ring well knowing same to have prisoner was employed in a jeweller's shop at been stolen. The Attorney General said that Cochrane Street. He left the shop on the 12th

PROMENADE CONCERT.

A very large audience assembled on the Volunteer Parade Ground on Saturday evening on the occasion of the promenade concert given in aid of the funds of the Ladies Benevolent Society. It proved a most successful concert,

the effons of all who have catered for our enjoy and told, as plainly as applause could tell, that the Hongkong public thoroughly appreciate

ment during the suminer months. It will be

In the early days of the Colony the public was a question as between China and Russia, members of that body paid frequent visits to Naples and New York during the past summer, September and on the 14th a substitute was opnecessary to refer to the ptogamme in detail. it was taken for granted that the next few the ship, and the condition in which they has now resumed her place in the Far Eastern found, who left work shortly afterwards. Sub It included a few musical gems from some of

used no other. Liquid dentifrices do not

keep the teeth white and clean. We re-

commend the above preparation to all, and especially to those who are heavy smokers.

days would decide the issue; although, as late as Saturday, we printed a wire from our Shanghai correspondent stating that nego tiations between Baron Rosen, and the Japan esc Governinent were proceeding quietly

mail service and is due here towards thesequently, a diamond ring was loand to be end of next month,

found her Bellevilles had not a little to do with getting these boilers condemned Extensive repairs have been effected in the Furopa's boilers; but it is doulitful residing at No 2 Mountain View, Peak, pro- A. Basil Taylor, acting Harbour Master, whether the cruiser will in practice acceeded against five chair coolies at the Magis designed for. tracy this afternoon for being in the servants The Furopa was out here a few weeks ago quarters without his permission: Mr. Sercombe Phoenix and Algerine, and it is a reason for each. with relief crews for the Ocean, Rosario, Smith imposed a fine of $to or fourteen days

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most popular masters, and it is not too much to say that the large, orchestra exhibited

and a conscientious value of the works they smooth technique and, played with dignity,

in Tokio, and that a peaceful issue was ex-complish what she was pected. In anoler olumn we publish a A. S. WATSON & CO., Alexeieff has beendered to St. Petersburg cable from Viennt ingimating that Viceroy

where it is believed a conference will be some little consolation that on her home" IN their report ofthe first day's playlin the inter carried on business in Cochrane Street for greeted them at the conclusion of their per adopted by Russia in the Far East; and account of herself; though it is doubtful if/Port cricked match, the W. C. D. News says:had been his employee and had left his shop found excepilonat favour was a violin solo by

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asserting that the Muscovite will try to pur- thase peace even by making a greater con- cession than she cares for. An interesting item of news, received from Japan this morning is the report of an interview which Baron Komura had with Baron Rosen, the Russian Minister, and a statement made by the Japanese Premier. Both of these are recorded in the Osaka Asahi and the first confirnis our special telegram of 12th inst, regarding the deadlock in the negotiations and the subsequent Cabinet meeting at Tokyo. The statement of the Japanese Pre- mier, made to Mr. Hiraoko, who represented the Tai Doshi Kai, and who is the leader the Diet,

ward journey she gave a somewhat better

these results justify her return to the China Station at a time when, owing to the gravity of the political outlook, we are in need of the best material we can dispose of.

The Hongkong fielding throughout the day was a treat to watch. The men were always on the ball and the picking up, especially near the boundary was wonderfully clean, and smart. The throwing in too was exceptionally good.

missing.and accused was now charged with un-

pawned it and then went away to Cunton. The given to prisoner by Chiu Cheong and he' lawfully receiving, the same. The ring was

prosecutor's wife followed the accused, had him arrested and brought back into the Colony. When searched a pawn-ticket was found in his possession. Ng Fook, master of the jewellery shop, deposed that he had

about five years. He knew prisoner, who

on the ith Sept, without giving notice. The ring (produced) was his property, and he had missed it as soon as the prisoner left his employ. Chin Cheong was employed to set diamonds in zings. The ring in question resembled one given Chin Cheong to set. After the prisoners A PEKING wire of 7th inst. says that a con- left his employ, he did not know where they ference of high officials was held in the pre-went to. When opening the accused working According to a "special" from our Singa-sence of their Majesties the Dowager Empress drawer he found some valuables missing The pore correspondent, printed in another and Emperor taht day. Her Majesty instructed, pawnbroker, sworn, deposed that the prisoner the officials to urge the Russian authorities to had pauned the ring. The reason why he re- column of this issue, the new Straits dollar, which has superceded the Mexican and given by Great Britain and Japan; and to solicit master of the shop; besides, the boy told him evacuate Manchuria; to respect the adviceceived the valuables was that he knew the British dollars in the currency of the Straits the intervention of the United States of that his master sent him to pawn it. His Lord Settlements, was legalized in the Federated America.

ship informed the pawnbroker that he ought to Native States, also, on Saturday last. This

be more careful in receiving such articles from action is one more step in the direction of

young lads, and in this case he ought to have effecting the recommendations of the Cur-

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that the Japanese Government had not then that the Singapore and Penang Chambers of made any formal reply to the Russian Commerce and the Municipality of Singapore Minister's memorandum. It was found that favoured a gold standard. In regard to the the views exchanged between the Minis Federated Malay States, opinion seemed more Lers were widely at variance, and before divided. It was stated in Sir Frank Swetten- giving a formal answer to the Russian pro-ham's telegram of the 25th of December positions, Baron Komura requested Baron that the planters favour a gold standard and Other miners in the the matter, as, so far, there was no ground | Federated Malay States preferred the silver upon which Japan could enter into any formal | standard of value. A petition, very nu- negotiations with regard to the differences merously signed by all the principal Penang between the two Powers. Another account Asiatic traders, asked for a gold standard. adds that, the Japanese Government has The Commission was of opinion that an never made an exaggerated demand or important consideration was the difficulty outlined an unreasonable policy, but this under the then existing conditions of obtain cannot be said for Russia. The conclusioning capital from gold countries. of the affairis, however, drawing very near and Federated Malay States have no external the Japanese people are advised to remain debt. With rapidly developing countries composed and be ready to support the

such as the Straits and the Malay States, Government in whatever may be decided it is highly desirable, as reported by the upon. It was understood that Baron Rosen, Commissioners, to encourage the investment WHITE TURKISH TOWELS. after receiving the verbal reply from Baron of European capital, and the absence of Komura, undertook to communicate with Į fixity of exchange with Western countries un- Admiral Alexeief, and await his indoubtedly discourages such investment, and structions. We know that both Powers might also tend to exclude British and other have gained some distinction concern. European traders. In the opinion of the ing the closeness with which their Committee, it was desirable that the stand: PHOTOGRAPHIC diplomatic operations are conducted, and it ard of value and the currency of the Straits

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is possible that in the event of some Settlements and the Federated Malay States amicable settlement not being rived at should continue to be identical, and they that the first blow may be struck before we held the same opinion with regard to Johore. are aware of a declaration of war. Mean- So that in legalizing the new coin in the while, the crisis remains acute, the latest Native States, the currency of the States has news from the Nord being to the effect been brought into line with that of the that the Russian Government has sus- Straits Settlements. pended the use of code words in tele- grams from Newchwang to Japan. If they should come to blows, then, by the second article of the Anglo-Japanese agreement are pledged to maintain a strict neutrality and use our efforts to prevent other Powers from joining in hostilities against Japan.. Should any other Power or Powers slcp in to assist Russia, the third article of the treaty pledges us to assist Japan against the coalition. At present, of THE tender of Messrs. Vickers, Maxim & C course, the problem does not concern usd, for the new 16,350 ton battleship for J

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ngarian Darces, selections from Henry VII, interpreted. The Bohemian Girl, Brakar's- and Carlosta were items which the 34 mus icians played under the baton of Mr. G. Grimble, and the bursts of applause which

ormances testified to the popularity of their contributions Among other items which

little Miss Gretta Bunny. It was a musical triumph, the delightful music floating so sweetly from the delicate touch of the young artiste and charming those whose pleasure it was to hear her play. Others contributing to the programme included items by Mrs. J. Whiteley Kew, Mrs. A. Ough, Capt, Phillips. Messro. J. Ellinger, H. A. Tozer, and C. H. Grace

CONNAUGHT ROAD ROBBERY:

ricksha coalies, who had recently arrived here In our Saturday's issue we reported that two

from Singapore were robbed of their belts coner taining $1.40. The case was continued at the Magistracy before Mr. J. H. Kemp this morne ing, and the first

who sword against The jury brought in a unanimous verdict of the other three as to the snaichin •WA Ben- guilty and His Lordship, addressing the pritenced to six ronths hard labpur, and the souer, told him that he was beginning life very remaining three to six months' hard labour. hadly, for he was not like some miserable to be exhibited in the stock for three bour wreich who had no means of obtaining a livel- the place where the deed was perpetrate hood, since he bad a good master and a trade. He sentenced the prisoner to twelve months hard labour and, at the end of that term, to be banished; the matter to be communicated to the Lovernor.

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Chiu: Cheong, whose name is mentioned above, as the one who handed Wong Yee Lam Tsinan which has arrived from Sydney, carried dock, in answer a charge of stealing seven THE China Navigation Company's steamer the diamonds to pawn, was the next to go to the quite a number of passengers and cargo. The diamonds, value about Sise, the property of latter included 5,000 bags oats, 3,480 bar lead, his master and a relative. The prisoner w | Tharnhill; Sapper Robertson, R.E. 1,175 cases naval stores, 450 packages bye-banded nineteen diamonds, some time ago, to products, 22 horses, cow, 130 bags bones, set in rings. "Previous to his departure he and sundries, also generharge for Thursday wrote a letter to his master, who was also his Island and Port Darwin. In the strongroom brother-in-law, saying that someone desired to there were to boxes of sovereigns, valued at buy the diamonds, so be, took them to the £6,000, shipped at Sydney by Chinese mer purchaser. The letter he wrote was found in chants for Hongkong,

his drawer which was forced opened. The master's wife was then despatched to Canton, and had him brought back and charged The Attorney General, in addres Ing the jury, sad that prosecutor's wife might do good ser- vice in the Hongkong Police Force

RECENTLY an elderly man, apparently, in poor, circumstances, presented himself for admis- sion at Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney. As he appeared to require bospital treatment, it was decided to admit him, and he was asked what he could contribute. His reply, was that he could not afford to pay more than five shillings per week. He was taken away and undressed, and his clothes, to his evident displeasure,

were searched. The attendants were rather astonished to find, sawn, in the garments, over £800 in cash, bank-notes, and drafts.. The patient was dressed again, and told to go to a private hospital, as he was well able to pay.

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RETURNING FROM BANISHMENT. The next for trial was Ngan Fuk, charged with returning from banishment. The fol- | 2.8.m lowing was the indictment-Ngan Fuk: not The being a natural bora or naturalized subject | mail; &c. of His Majesty was on the 22nd of July, this morni

dayli 1903, prohibited by the Governor in, Council from residing or being in the Colony for the

The Imperia Kobe pace of five years from the said date; that afterwards, on the 21st September, 1903, the 37th said Ngan Fak was, unlawfully and without lawful authority or excuse, f

found to be) Athei Colony after the lie so fixed for his departure and before the expiration of the banishment. From evidence takor that prisoner, was banished, three tim

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FRANK Smith, formerly of the Canton-Faishan Railway, was charged at the Magistracy this morning with stealing a pair of binocu'ar glasses Abou: 7 am to-day, while P. S. Kerr was walking along Elgin Road, Kowloon, he met defendant with the glasses, and arrested him on suspicion. Inquires were then made, and it was ascertained that the article was The prisoner then pleaded guilty of me stolen from Weismann's Bakery at: Wanchai.

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