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who also took advantage of the unique cere- I bern mentioned were H,E. Chang Chen Hien | mony enjoyed under the perfect, clear blue who has recently given $200,000 for the esta sky of an ideal November morning, and thanks "blishment of a mining school; and who, per- to the perfect arrangements made by Messrs tonally did a great deal towards arriving at an Shewan, Tomes and Co, the local agents of amicable settlement with the natives awning the American Chica Development Company, the ground through which the new railway who are constructing the line, a large and re passes, Capt. Andrreon, Mesars, WK. Brice, R. McWade J. Scott F. Guillien G. E. on steamer Kinston, specially Huijgen, O. Spandow, G Richarme, I.Trevoux, chartered for the nccasion, and arrived at M. 5. Noma, and J. Rommy Canton early on Sunday in ample time to catch the first train to Fatshan. Among those boarding the ship on Saturday evening were Commodore and Mrs. Robinson, the Hon. F. H. and Mrs. May. Hon. Gershom Stewart, Major Dopping Hepenstall Capt. Mo ley, Mr. Murray Stewart, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Tonies, Mrs. C. W. Dickson, Mr. and Mrs. Grahaus, Mr. and Mrs. E. Goetz, Miss Hunter, Miss Hawk- sley, Miss Hancock, Measts, J. H. Lewis, R. Hancock, H.. Hancock, A., Williams, T. Hamman (Consul for Belgium), C. R. Scott, E. S. Whealler, D. R. Law,Dietrich, Fung Wa Chin, representatives of the local Press and 3: bandomen from the Sherwood Forester under Bandmaster Bradley. THE STAR

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After breakfast aboard, and an introduction to

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The toast having been drunk, The Chairman then introduced the Hon. F.H. May, who, he said, would tell them why it was necessary to build a railway from. Koivloan to Canton; where they would get the money from and when the line was going to be finished (Laughter and applause). When the first train... steamed in to Canton from Kowloos-ha-(Mr. Gray) wruld be there waving the British flag as high as anybody and extending the ready hand of fellowship to his friend, Mr. May, who, he knew, would be one of the head passengers on ha head car (Applause.)

THE CANTON KOWLOON LINE.

Mr T. Hamman, (Consal for Belgium), apologised for addressing a few words to those present, but on behalf of Mr. James Bcott, the British Consul General in Canton, and as dayan of the Consular Body he should like to reply to the kind allusions made by Mr. Brice to the foreign res presentatives, in stating they would agree with him that the best and strongest factor to unify the nation was railways (Hear, hear). He did not object at all to Mr. Brice, but being a German he dared to say there were other factors of the same importance, and they were the army and the navy (Applause). What wasi- the American China Development Company, he asked? He would like to call it a company eats of all the nations working in pacifying the world (Applause). The factor which, he thought, was the strongest to secure peace was "the army and navy, and so Mr. Brice and the pro- moters of the Company, with such as able general manager would not misunderstand him the railway he submitted one for the United if, instead of proposing a toast for the future of States Army and Navy (Applause).

The Chairman humorously observed that. their hats were off to the German Consul and to the world at large, and they trusted they would always have the entire respect and would bear themselves in such a manner that persons were bound to respect the Company. Mr. Tomes having contracted a severe cold had lost his voice, and was unable to address them, so he called upon the sext in command, Mr.. Richard Hancock, to tell them what he knew about American commerce in China. (After a pause: Mr. Hancock has also been attacked by a violent cold (Laughter), p

Commodore Robinson, having been in troduced to the gathering, sald be only had a few minutes to tell them that, on behalf of the navy-the-navies the world over, he believi ed-be joined in wishing the success of such at

which was afterwards translated into English | dil a very humble position in the Für Easter in the following terms by Thotai Liang Lun world he felt it was a great honour paid him Fun, a Hongkongite as Mr Gray said, who bad | in being asked to attend the opening of the baco educated in Queen's College, and was railway. The other day, he said, he had the now his Chinese secretary-Ladies and gentle great pleasure of travelling from Shanghai with. man, His Excellency says that he feels greatly. Mr. Gray, and they talked railways from early honoured by the kind invitation of Mr Gray, morn till the night closed in upon them. Mr. the General Manager and Chief Engineer of the Gray's sentiments and his own were entire Yuen Han line, and all the Directors, and Teo ly in accord, and he could only reliante what tai. Li, to attend the opening of the section of he firmly and honestly believed that the future The Chairman, who, on rising, was received the line between Canton and Fathan. His of Hongkong, and the future of the China trade with loud applause, said-It is my pleasure to Excellency, cannot allow such a gleat'occasion generally was most intimately connected with congratulate you on your safe retum (Applause to pass off without making a few remarks upon the construction of railroads in that great and laughter). When I say that the only fear the history and success of this enterprise. It country, Personally, he had very little in- have had about the trip was simply about the was about six years ago that His Excellency fluence, but such as it was he should use it as tiffil, and now that we have got through I feel then Kung-pho took up the question of build-long as he remained above ground in China like congratulating you on that. (Laughter)ing the line, and we were gratified by seeing lo promote the furtherance and „extension of It may interest you if I briefly give you some the contract entered into between the Chinese that railway, and as the little bit with which he idea of what this day means to the people and | Government and the American China Develop-| was more intimately connected--the Kowloon the country which has inaugurated a movementment Co. The construction of the line was Canton line-he should go in, as far as he could, resulting in the construction of the Yuen-Han actually commenced about a year ago, and His heart and soul to bring that happy, conclosion railway. In 1898, Mr. Basche, an American xcellency Chang, who is connected with the about of their end of it (Applause), gentleman, secured a concession for the enterprise in the capacity of line director, is glad construction of the railway, But he had to say that he has met with great success in no money! He went to America and purchasing the land for the line, of course, by there sought the assistance of one of the ablest the voluntary assistance of the local officials and best known statesman of the day-the and the native gentry generally, it will be Hon. Calvin lirice-(Applause). As you proba-needless, His Excellency says, for him to speak Mr. Willis E. Gray, the general manager of ply all know, some few years ago when Mr. of the great importance of a railway in a coun- Brice, to our deep regret, was, by Divine Pro-try like China with so much wealth and so the American China Development Company vidence, called away to that bourne from large a population. The section which has who, by the way, personally superintended the whence no traveller returns, and when I say to now been completed in only to miles, and un- arrangements connected with the ceremony: you that was a sad blow to this enterprise Ider the very able management of Mr Gray, who the guests embarked in launches lying alongside the Shamien, and, headed by the band of the only partially tell you the effect. However, has an efficient force of engineers and men of Sherwood Foresters, a procession started away the enterprise is going on, as all things go on their capacities, for whom is Excellency en- tertains the greatest respect,-His Excellency across the harbour to the Fa-ti side of the river, after we are gone. On the 14th June, 1902, an

is sure that the whole line--about too0 miles imperial Edict was issued which authorised the MR. M. S. Northcote kindly informs us that and pulled up at Shek wai-tong, the Canton ter construction and approved the contract which long-will be completed with the same success PUREST that can be obtained, and is a telegram from Pen-ng announces their score minus of the line which will eventually connect had been made with Mr Brice and his agents. (Applause). His Excellency, therefore requests developing the friendly and the mutical intere

in the Interport match as 750,

the city with Samshui, some 321 miles away Serious delays occurred until the middle you, gentlemen, to join him in drinking to the Liere all was bustle and excitement a marked of December, 1902, when we began work. success and prosperity of the Canton and Han difference to this time last year when the Tux Amoy Gazette and Shipping Report was

We were well started by the tst January, kow Railway (Applause). United States. Consul, Mr. Gray' and a few resuscitated on the 2nd of November under the Chinese drove home the first official stake of 1903, and you have seen to-day the begin

ning of the Hankow-Canton railway. There new proprietorship,

the new permanent way. During the twelve months that have elapsed marvellous changes are those here who have contributed very have been wrought. A large quay side has been really to the construction of that portion of almost completed, and work has progressed so the line now ready for operation-our chief rapidly that the time has nearly arrived for the engineer, Capt. Mead, our assistant engineer construction of a large station. Huge stacks of Justin Burns, our divisional engineer Farnham, our resident engineers Vernon, Howe, timber and iron sleepers rest by the side of Williams and others whose names fail to the embankment on which the train stands,

come to me at the moment, but who are † the cynosure of every eye, while all around

entitled to much credit as the others, and natives are intently watching, the new arrivals as they alight from the launches whose assistance has been equally appreciated. and proceed to the object of an much wonder. Last, but not least, we have with us His placate the disturbing elements along the roule A squad of a hundred uniformed men, compris. Excellency Chang, who has done more to ing part of the failway guard, are standing "at present anns an the way to the train, Chinese ake that was made about him was that he was f this line than I can tell you. The only mis. officials of every rank and description are

not burn an American-{Laughter). He is a hurrying along in their vaudy robes which strik hustler,(Laughter and applause). The con- ingly contrast with the scarlet uniforms and

struction of the Canton-Hankow railway means white helmets of the Sherwood Foresters, the variegated hues of ladies' dresses, and the great deal to China; it means more for every sombre blue of the serge worn by the tars from nation of this world than people generally the proud German lifes and the American cus-understand; it means the opening up of com boat Callao, lying at anchor behind the forest merce not only to the United States but to of junk masts almost shutting the Shamien Great Britain, Germany, France; and all the from view. There is not much time to be lost, ations of the world (Loud applause). In the engine, with the star spangled banner and that result we are interested. It is not a the yellow dragon floating out from either side dollars each one of us is going to get into his question of flag; but a question of how many of the funnel, is already fretting and fuming: packets when this undertaking is well in hand. If you want a first class photo of yourself you and enthusiastic photographers on timber stacks, While this enterprise is a great one, there is in can get it at LeMunyon's.-Advi:

sleeper stacks, and every colgo of advantage it a missingwish that awaits closing up and are becoming impatient. There are six long forging by my British friends who have been open, roofed in carriages to be filled and thous ands eager to fill them, but so perfect are the messing about it for years-complete this great arrangements that no unnecessary jostlingine from Canton to Kowloon which they have runk railway to Hankow, by building the occurred and all privileged to ride found room concession for, and which will to for Hong In the carriage immediately behind the engine ong more than any one thing that can be was a detachment of the railway guard, and one for it in a (commercial way (Applause). bis stoker said to him, vickie, what ails ailway trusting that those undertaking. it' the next was filled with natives, while the third vehicle contained prominent Chinese have pleasure in introducing to you Mr. W. officials, the fourth the band of the For Calvin Brice who represents adr President, Kirkpatrick Brice, the son of the late Hon. sters, the fifth Europeans, and the list. Barclay Parsons, bere to-day (Applause). ladies and others of the party from Hongkong M DICKE too near the out, the lever is pressed, steam rushes into mar the enjoyment of this afternoon by asking the cylinders, and at 10.59 the first train to pull you to listen to more than a very few remarks out of the Shek-wai-tong terminus starts on its American company which has undertaken the have to make as the representative of the twelve-mile run. and then slows down.

But it only goes so yards building of this railway for the Chinese Govern

Heads are thrust from the open windows, and Mrs. Wilis Gray

ment. I feel that I must, in propriety, say one and Mrs. C. A. Tomes are seen alighting

er two things, and in the midst of the general from the engine which they had started at festivity I hope you will pardon me if they are the terminus. The delay is very short and of a somewhat serious nature. The fact is that the two ladies having boarded the end

this event, the opening of a few miles of railway carriage, Mr. J. V. Bell takes charge of the

in Southern China, has, in my opinion, a very engine and drives it away to Fatshan. And a serious aspect. There is dignity, solemnity delightful ride it is. A trip over a newly underlying the occasion, which perhaps you laid track is usually, attended with jostling have all felt in a vague sort of manner, but hold on, but yesterday's run on the Fatshan if only for a fleeting moment. The short line and bumping, and passengers are advised to

which may be expressedclearly and emphatically line was free from violence and testified to the of railway you have seen to-day is but the be- care bestowed by the Company in lying the ginning of a longer line, the Great Trunk line rails. At present only a single track is laid, but which, in the near future, if all goes well, will getting the permanent way in order so that in all along the line gangs of workmen are busy penetrate the heart of Southern China and time two sets of rails will be put down. Mean Canton at the South and Hankow at the North. connect two of her greatest commercial cities- while, we are going steadilyalong at some twelve This means a great step forward in the progress miles an hour, and the whistle is frequently commerce which is her natural heritage and of China toward that stupendous wealth in warning the natives swarming on to the em- tion of the armed guard is drawn up by the anticipate as the near Golden Age. But bankment to stand clear. At inte vals a sec-·

which those who wish her well already side of the track, and as the train rushes past beyond this more immediate and more obvious the men either stand at the present or get on

result, there is one of even greater significance. to the right knee as though preparing to re- The railway system of this country on which ceive cavalry. At each of the bridges-there the Government has embarked with not a few are thirteen in the first ten miles-villagers have misgivings and an occasional backward step congregated in large numbers and on the ap-

do more to unify the nation and make it strong proach of the trainise cheer upon cheer, than all the fleets and armies which her They are delighted' with the fengshui. wave their hats and discharge crackers, countless population could assemble (Hear, At bear, and applause). I need not remind an American that it is our network of most places people are prevented from tres. passing on the line by a wide channel railways above all which has gathered of water, or barrow pits, on either side of together the diverse and distant sections of our the embankment, which serves not only as a big land and held them firmly united, which protecting barrier, but is also being used in the enabled a medley of discordant States to grow transportation of various material necessary into a strong nation (Applause). And you for the construction of the track. On we go, the representatives of European nations, you will, scene ever changing; but paddy everywhere.

I have no doubt, agree that railways have been Some fields have already been cut, o'hers are amongst the most potent factors in preserving heing reaped, and as the train jushes by the on this occasion that we desire, all of us, I be the pence of Europe. I should like to emphasise harvester will stand sickle in hand, or sheaf on his back and watch the rough intruder pass

lieve, without exception, to see China unified away to the horizon in a cloud of smoke. At

and strengthened, so that no thing could tear her And one word in particular to our honoured places the brown sails of a junk are seen

asunder, and wish to see her live ndg in her strength and be a friend among the nations. craft glides over the low lying waters of the numerous creeks and estuaries of the guests, the representatives of the Chinese Go- CANTON-FAISHAN RAILWAY. Canton or West Rivers. Ahead is the track, vernment. We, Americans, have come among

mile after mile without a curve-there are

you to help you in your progress. We come THE OPENING RUN.

only two or three on the section rendered pearefully and we mean to do justly with you necessary on account of graveyards. At length and your people. (Applause). We are still at AN INTERESTING OUTING. -

we draw up at Fatshan with thousands of some misunderstandings may arise in the future the beginning of our great work. Doubtless natives awaiting our arrival. Standing Another wave of progress-social,commercial behind a long row of armed soldiers and men as they have unfortunately prisen in the past,

of the railway guard they give us a warm and intellectual--which so closely follows the welcome, and are then attracted by the scarlet desire to act in harmony with your customs but we wish again to assure you that it is our strides of the iron horse, was set rolling yester tunics of the Sherwoods upon whom they and to da no violence to your sentiments. In day when, amid the cheers of an excited gaze steadfastly as the band strikes up. It return, we ask some indulgence from you be populace, the roar of Chinese crackers, and the is now ten minutes to twelve, and another Cause we have much to learn, and we come with a new idea startling in its novelty and by touting and puffing of a little engine, the first in, which had followed the train, same hundred yards in the rear, is coupled to the

its very nature revolutionary, Hut I believe train to run over the Canton-Samshui branch, carriages, and at 12: Mr. Frank Young that with this earnest effort by both of us to of the Canton-Hankow railway, drew up jumps aboard and starts the engine on

show consideration each for the other we shall beneath the weather-stained walls of old. Fat's rotura journey. Shek waisong is reached along most admirahly and become most shan city. From close by, from all over the 1.13, and everyone is eager to congratulate excellen: friends (Hear, hear, and applause). golden grained paddy fields, and from the trip. But there is not much time to be lost, Empire and its youngest railway. (Applause).

Mr. Gray upon the undoubted success of the ask you to join me in a toast to the Chineso quaintest of hamlels on either side, of the and the large party adjourns to a big matshed. Mr. McWade followed with a short, track natives rushed on to the embankment to by the side of the line where an excellent tiffin

morous address in the course of which he stare in wonder at the strange "joss" rushing is served.

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The band, which throughout tiffin played thems of all countries represented at the ta suitable selections, including the national ari bles, then struck up "Old Folks at Home" and at its conclusion Mr. R. Hancock toasted Mrs. and Mrs. Gray and family.

In reply, Mr. Gray thanked the company for the honour shown him and his wife and re marked that whatever success he might have had in life, and whatever he might accomplish watchfulness (Applause): in China he would owe to Mrs. Gray for her

Hon. F. H. May said:-Mr. Gray, ladies and gentlemen, I am afraid that 1 stand here before you rather in the position of Mr. Gray to make a few remarks, but I have an impostor. I was asked this morning by very little to tell you. I might perhaps inform you of a few things you may, not know, and I certainly would like to tell you a good deal that I know, but I am afraid, that being in the position that 1 bold. I cannot let myself go undertaking as they had taken part in that Some people say that some of the happiest day. They navy looked upon it as their pri moments of our lives, are those that we live in the pleasant recollections ofthe past. Now, that vilege to defend the seas, and he believed has not been my fortune. I have only been at daily uses the prayer that they may defend that every navy ia the world, practically, one opening of a railway before the one in which we have taken part today. It was the face of the sea. That was their duty and pro- the commerce and all legitimate trade on the opening of a small branch railway in Ireland vilege, and the railway line between Can- carringe next the engine with a friend of mine in the county of Meath, and I was sitting in the

ton and Hankow would undoubtedly bring down to the sea an enormons, amount of when the train brought up. We sat for some the

of weath

China All the navy ed out of the window and I saw the engine starting the line that day, and he begged moments and then as it did not go on we look congratulated the American undertaking in driver inspecting his engine all over, and then them to join in wishing hearty success to the I saw him climb up again into his place, and her at all?" "I don't know, Fat, says Mickie, might have health and strength to carry it to a drive her or bust her." (laughter). And after which "what ails her but I know this, I will successful terminations (Applause), N

"The toast was drunk with great enthusiam,

Formattig, the explosion, w you may imaging my feelings when a Cape Anderon, theningbofficer of the did bus American narys Cameo replied observing

was not a of the train had to walk home (faughter). How serious one, but I and the rest of the occupants way would be for the intere of all foreigners that he was sure the development of the fail would you have like to have walked back to-day

as well as for that of China herself from Fatshan I imagine you would have got better by Mr. Gray and his colleagues, whose here very thirsty. Things have been managed Arrangements have been most admirable and who seem to have ingratiated themselves with the native population who ruled us to-day with acthing but smiles and acclamation. i see my friend, Mr. Reid, very busy with his pencil, and know everything that we have done and said to-day will be duly recorded in. the daily papers to-morrow or the next day, and when I see myself surrounded by some of and an abundance of those material spirits that. The guests from Hongkong left for the the brightest spirits of Hongkong and Canton, company dispersed.

Amid the strains of Hail Columbia," the

gladden the heart of man, and the galaxy of steamer Kinshan which departed from her youth and beauty that is gathered here from the Colony and Shamien, I feel sure that some

wharf at five clock. At dinner, during the trip critic will ask, "Why did Mr. Gray choose the

down, the Hon. F. II. May toasted Mr. and railway?" I think you will find the answer responded, after which Commodore Robinson Sabbath day for the inauguration of his

Tomes, thanking them on behalf of those pro- in the eloquent remarks made by Mr. Brice, proposed the health of Capt. Lossius. A plea sent for the very enjoyable outing. Mr. Tomes

him, that this is a very important enterprise.left the wharf at Hongkong shortly before mid- who has told us, and I heartily agree with sing evening was spent and when the guests national and international undertaking (hear and well wishes for the success of the Canton. it is no small child's play. It is a serious, night they were unanimous in their praises hear), and you all know the old saying, "The Samshui branch railroad. better the day, the better the deed." (applause), So, in my opinion, Mr. Gray was well advised best day's work that has been done in and in choosing the best day of the week for the around Canton for many years (Applause). Mr. Gray has emphasised the importance of linking up the Hankow-Canton Railway with Kowloon. I will say this mitch; that rather a man that lives la the future- one of my dreams of the near future-1 am

is to ride on that self-samie link, and I hope that Mr. Gray, as he says, will be there 100. When I first came to Hongkong more have seen her grow through her teens, and, in than twenty years ago, she was a mere child. I 1899, she blossomed into full womanhood, blessed with that acquisition which all mothers thriving off-spring. That off-spring is called the pize best of all others, that is a healthy and New Territory, and without development it

fiends, belonging to the vast Chinese Empire cannot thrive any more than this vast empire can. We want à railway to make it thrive; we are closely bound together with our Chinese that lies so close to our horders, but we are not bound close enough. We like them so much; we gain so much from our intercourse with them that we want a will closer bond,

of the Kowloon-Canton Railway of the future. and that bond is the iron road, (applause) Ladies and gentlemen, I drink to the health and at the same tire I wish Mr Gray, his colleagues and the Company he represents every success in the work they are engaged upon. (Loud applause).

general traffic on the 1st prox, and it is ex

The line as far as Fatshan will be opened for

completed by the 15th January, 1904, pected that the extension to Bamshai will be

SHIPPING AND MAILS.

MAILS DUE. American (Siberia) 20th inst Australian (Eastern) zoth inst. English (Ballaarai) zoth inst. Indian (Loisang) 23rd inst... Canadian (Empress of japan) 24th inst. German (Hamburg) 25th inst.: German (Konig Albert) 15th inst. American (America Maru) zrd

prox, Tacoma (Tacoma) 4th prox. French (Australien) 8th prox.

Saigon,

The M. M. Co.'s sa: Himalaya left Singa pore on 14th iust, at 8 am, for this port fa

Sunday, am, and is due here on Thursday The C. & M. Cols 58. Perla left Iloilo on morning,

The C&M. Co.'s s.s. Zafiro left Manda on 15th inst., at 10 am, and is due here on Tues day, at 3 p.m. v

The Imperial Gennan Mail ss, Prins Hein rich which left here on raih inst, a.m., arrived at Shanghai on Saturday, at 8 p.m.

The C. N. Co's ss, Chingtu from Australian ports via. Masila left Sydney on 14th inst, and is expected to arrive here on th [prox, but &c., left Nagasaki on 14th inst., atp.m., for The P. M. S. S. Co.'s .. Siberia with mails, Maula, and is due there on Wednesday, at 10 am

The Chairman said they had heard what Mr. May had had to say regarding the Irish train which stopped and tore things up general- all on account of the driver saying he would move or 'bust her. The story was very pat apply it in his speech. He sincerely hoped felt Kobe via Nagasaki and Shanghal on Sun very pretty, and he was sorry Mr. May did not The Imperial German Mail.ss. 7amburg that the people who had the concession be day, p.to., 15th inst, and may be expected here tween Kowloon and Canton would complete an 24th inst laughter). Continuing, le&id he should very Singapore for this port on 15th fast, at:1 p.) the railway in the near future or bust (LoudThe P. & O. S. N.; Co.'s as Ballarat left much like to bear fiem Mr. Gershom Stewart, with the Outward: English, Mails, and is due who was in touch with the financial and, he here on 20th inst, at about 4 p.me/v30 TO supposed, the commercial conditions in the The Imperial German Maila König Albera provinces and at home. and carrying the German Malle with dates from great surprise it was to him to be called upon day pm, and may be expected here on th The Hon. Gershom Stewart admitted the Berlin of the 27th ult, left Colombo on Salar to speak, and observed that occupying as be inst

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