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LOCAL AND GENERAL.

THE Cablenews informs its readers that the Kaiser will go to Italy, on the advise of his physicians, to pass a few weeks convalescence.

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The U. S Minister at Port au' Prince !has refused to recognise the government which the revolutionary general, Jimenez has es tablished at San Domingo.

By kind permission of Major Radcliffe and Officers the Band of the 93rd Burma Infantry

retirement.

THE Japanese river gunboat Sumida, now being fitted together in the International Dock at Shanghai is nearly completed and ready to be launched. She will go into the riv r on the 5th is Hør armament is expected shortly.

THE monument which it has been decided by the French Goveinnsent to raise upon the field of Waterlon should undoubtedly prove, to judge from the description of the design decided upon, 'an addition to that historic scene irreproachable on the score, of intrinsic merit, sys a London paper..

elegraph will play at the Hongkong Hotel to-morrow, already been accorded to many "rarities," not

HONGKONG, Friday, DECEMBER 4, 1903.

RACIAL DISTINCTIONS IN

EDUCATION.

The correspondence arising out of the report of the Education Committee, 1902, and laid before the Legislative Council at a MOST RECHERCHE DESCRIPTION, meeting on the 19th ultimo, contains a most

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THE Japanese cruiser Aki sushima, Captain Yamaya, arrived last evening from Amoy. She left the northern port on the 30th. ult. The Takachiho left the same port the day before and also arrived in the harbour yesterday.

IT is estimated by the Treasury Department that the exports of the United States for the current year will reach the great total of $1,500,000,000. The imports will be about $1,000,000,000, half of it raw material for manú. factures.

IN the small hours this morning, Messrs. Butterfield & Swlie's Whatung went on fire

while undergoing repairs on the Pooting side. She was burn to the waters edge and was partly ashore till the water got in and capsized tier causing her to sink in deep water.--China Gazette, goth ult.

interesting minute by Dr. Bateson Wright, headmaster of Queen's College, who em- phatically disputes the desirability of adopt ing the recommendation of the Committee that the College should revert to the purpose for which it was originally intended, and supply an clucation only to Chinese and to Eurasians who elect to be educated as Chinese. The minute, which was en closed in a covering letter, dated, Queen's Collège, 23rd April, 1902, was forwarded to the Secretary of State by Major-General Sir W. J. Gascoigne, as Officer Administering the Government, who pointed out that Dr. Wright's opinions were of considerable weight and must command respect. Indeed, it seems strange that, having regard to his lengthy experience in the Colony and exceptional qualifications as headmaster of the principal educational institution in the Colony, he was

Á YOUNG woman was squeezed to death by a not invited to take a seat on the Education bon constrictor at Volklingen, Prussia, en October 21 while giving a performance in a Committee, whose recommendations promenagerie. The spectators thought at first posed such radical changes in the educational

that her screams and frantic struggles, as the system of the Colony based, framed and snake tightened its coils, were part of the show A. S. WATSON & Co., improved upon as the result of mature and applauded and cried "Bravo!" at the

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On the evening of the 8th ultimo, at Tokie, the President of the Nippon Yusen Kaisha gave a dinner to the Directors and chief members of the Head-Office staff for the purpose of testing the abilites of the cooks and stewards recently engaged in Englaid, who are to serve as instructors to the company's officers in those branches of service..

WE (China Guzelle) understand that Mr. W. A. C. Platt has retired from the Super case on the

deliberations of the special needs of Hongkong and the peculiar constitution of the heterogeneous population for whose S3.5. Hertha, will leave Weusing to-morrow requirements a special system was called for Nagasaki with B.R.M. Prince Adalbest on into existence. Although, personally, Dr. board, says the Shanghai Mer, ary of 30 ult. Wright views the provision of different

The Hertha will take the staff officers and schools for different nationalities as opposed Daud from S.M.S. Purst Bismark now lemy docked, and will then most likely go to Yako. to elsewhere universally approved educa-hama and after a short stay there will pro- tional and Imperial policy, and as liable ceed to Tsingtau where she gill remain until to produce racial ill-feeling, he confines his January.. minute to the effect on Queen's College of the suggestion to restrict its advantages to boys in Chinese dress. From 1897, or 15 his arrival, no boy, he says, has years before been excluded from the College on account of his nationality, and he stoutly maintains, that this proper course should be continued that parents should not be compelled to send their boys to a school, with which for any reason they are dissatisfied. A certain number of English, Portuguese, Italian and German boys actually prefer the course of education at the College, and Dr. Wright sees no objection to their parents' complying FURNITURE with this reasonable desire; any more than

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around that in his official position as Crown Advocate he may have to be consulted by the British Authorities and desires to le quite unfettered in the case. It is understood the trial will begin in the Mixed Court on 3rd inst.-A special wire published by us yesterday gave the result of the first day's trial,

JAPAN and America seem to have been prominently associated in pressing for the opening of song Am-pho, whereas Al: Pavlow stubbornly opposed the measure. If any three

of the strong Powers would simply unite their voices and de: lare what must be done, done it

would be most assuredly, and that without any fighting. America, England and Japan, for example, might demand anything in reason from Russia with absolute certainty that their demand would secure acquiescence. But there seems to be some insuperable obstacle to such unity of action,-E

THE British steamer Elar ran ashore between the first and second forts off Futsu near Yokos:- ka on the morning of Nov. 20th while on her

he raises objections to boys leaving him for other schools. The Committee's suggestion was that Portuguese boys should attend St. Joseph's College, British boys Victoria British school or Kowloon British school, Chinese and Eurasians Queen's College, white schools would hereafter be provided for Mohamune- dans, Parsees, Jews, etc. Dr. Wright contends that in recommending the abolition of the non-Chinese classes that have existed for a dozen years, the chief purpose of the Educa-way to Singapore, having left Yokohama carly tion Committee was to enable one English master to be connected with the three sec- tions of each class. He points out that, as the normal master would be in constant super- KITCHEN UTENSILS, and

vision of the six sections of the preparatory school, there only remained for the eight HOUSEHOLD REQUISITES.

English masters, at the utmost, six classes PHOTOGRAPHIC of three sections cach. Two masters, he

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the same morning. The Nippon Yusen Kaisha's Shanghai liner Kosai Maru passing the spot. about 1.30 p.m., reported to the Customs Later, some officials of the Customs were sent to the scene for the purpose; of inspection, and the agents of the Flix despatched a steamer to assist her. On the zifid at it aim, the Yamagata-ya's steamer. 1431), Kaynak: Maru was sent to the spot to take the cargo of the Elax which was still ashore. She was ul timately floated and arrived at Yokohama on the morning of Nov, 23.4.

THE Jiji Shimpo's special correspondent wires from Wiju under date of the seth ultimo, that he has carefully inspected the state of affairs at Yang Am-pho, and that he finds there a brick building, which serves as the, headquaters of the timber company, and an lion-frame build- |

A PUBLIC exhibition of picture postcards is being organised, and the curiosity of collectors is no doubt aroused. The craze, it is true, is hardly ten years old; but rec gnition has

to be seen in the stationers' shops, nor to be purchased save at fancy prices. A typical case is that of a "Dreyfos set," originally issued at the modest price of a frane and a half, which has since changed hands for £8." Then there are the cards suppressed for political reasonaby Continental Governments.-L. & C. Express

CATTLE DISEASE AT HONGKONG DAIRY.

ANIMALS TO BE SLAUGHTERED AND DUMPED AT SI A.

A special meeting of members of the Sani- tary Board was held this afternoon for the taken regarding the outbreak of a cattle disease purpose of considering what steps should be at Kennedy's Dairy, East Point. Dr. Gibson and Dr. Hunter are at present investigating the nature of the disease, which, according to a statement of the President yesterday afternoon, was formerly known as rinderpest. The Hon. Dr. J. M. Atkinson presided, and there were also present Hon. A. W. Brewin (Registrar General), Col. W. E. Webb, R.A.M.C., Mr. A. Rumjahn and Mr. G. A. Woodcock (secretary). The President said he thought it necessary to call a special meeting of the Board as the Colonial Veterinary Surgeon reported to him that morning that eight of the cattle

were

CRICKET.

PARSEE G. CO. C.

A League match will be played on Saturday, the 5 instant, at flappy Valley, on the Parsee ground, between the Parsee Clufi and the Ar O. C. The following will play for the Parsees:- R. B. Cooper, B. K. Mehta, A. B. Avasia, J. M. Master, J. A. Chinoy, D. R. Captain, J. H, Ruttonji, J. D. Noria, J. N Mehta, P. Dejenjt and M. D. Vania.

LEAGUE TABLE.

The following is the present position of the Clubs playing under the newly-organised league system :-

Clubs.

Civil Service ... A. O., C.

R. E

R. A. M. C.

Tamar"....... Craigengower... H.K. C. c "A" Parsees ......

Played on. Lost Drawn. Points.

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10

6

4

1

4

3

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2

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2

3

2

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The matches down for decision to-morrow, C. C. "A.", Parrees v. A. O. C., and R. E. v are us follows: Craigengower C. C. v.li.K,

Tamar."

"LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

A meeting of the Legislative Council will be held on Monday next, at 3 pm. The following

are the orders of the day,

1. Financial Minutes. (Nos. 60 to 64) 2. Report of the Finance Committee. (No.

11.)

3. Amendment to No. 2 of bye-laws respect- ing domestic cleanliness. under The Public Health and Buildings Ordinance, 1903.

QUESTIONS.

1

Hon. H. E. Pallock will ask:- 1. What was the total amount which was paid to owners for the resumption of insanitary

properties in Taipingshan ?

What was the total cost of laying out such named land, including roads, drains, retaining walls, etė. ?

What is the total amount which has been received by the Government in premia from the sale of such portions of such resumed lard as' have been sold by the Government, and what is the total annual Crown Reat which is received by the Government in respect of such portions?

What proportion do such portions as afore- said bear to the part of such resumption which it is proposed to reserve'as a Public Park for

Chinese?

What is the area of that part of such resumption which it is proposed to reserve as

Jubbc Park for Chinese?

had died of the disease at Kennedy Town seven fatal cases having occurred since yester- day. Altogether there were 55 animals in the herd of which eight had died, 42 sick, and five had not contracted the disease There was infectious and that, in all probability, the whole no doubt that it was highly,

When does the Government propose to give of the herd would take the infection. Taking

the members of the Legislative Council an into consideration the fact of the dairy being opportunity for discussing the question of the also a stable, with many people going in and desirability of reserving such part of such out, there was a risk of the infection being car-resumption as a Public Park for Chiness? ried to other dairies in this neighbourhood, and

What singe has this matter of a Public Park for Chinese now reached?

When was the above contract work actually completed, and 'how many days was it after the contract time for completion? Was the penalty. for overtime stipulated in the contract enforced? If not, why not?

this in spite of all possible precautions being taken. Under bye-laws dealing with the im- 2. On what date was the contract let for the portation and inspection of animals, where it foundations and reclamation for Section No. 6 appears to the Colonial Veterinary Surgeon that of the Praya Reclamation (from Pottinger Street. disease exists or has within 56 days existed into Wing We Street), and what was the date any place where animal are kept, the Board fixed for the completion of the work? What is may declare such place to be infected and take the name of the contractor? such steps to prevent the spread of disease us the Board may dem fit. It would be a serious mat er, be sad, if the disease spread to the othe diries and affected the food supply of the Colony. Under section 54 of the Public Health and Buildings ordinance, the Board had power to order that the whole herd be slaughtered if it was thought necessary to check the disease, and if that was done compensation could be awarded, provided that should in no case exceed $100 for each animal.

The Colonial Veterinary Surgeon, who had been called before the Board, said the average price of the cows was from £20 19 £zz each, while the calves were about half that value.

Gol, Webb inquired whether there was any possible means of isolating the cattle.

The Colonial Veterinary Surgeon thought it was impossible, explaining that it was a different matter from the Dairy Farm Com- pany's premises, where there was no connection between the sheds, whereas in the present instance there was a possibility of the disease being carried by horses and mafoos con tinually passing out.

Mr. Rumjahn asked whether any cattle had been lately imported.

The C. V. S. replied that the last lot was in May, the animals coming from Australia. ·.

The President supposed there were no means of obtaining any information that would tend to show the origin of the disease or how it was introduced.

The C. V. S. had an idea that the food sup ply might have been the cause, but on inquiry found that none was obtained in the Colony.

Mr. Rumjaha pointed out that, lately, some China panies for the races had been taken to Kennedy Stables from Shanghai.

The President replied that they had not yet arrived, and

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The C. V. S, said that in a day or two the China ponies and griffins would be coming down, and would fill up the stables, making traffic still greater about the place.

After further discussion, the President pro-- posed, Mr. Rumfahn seconded, and it was agreed, that the rest of the catile he shot, and-

On what date was the contract let for the sea wall and roadways on the above section and what date was fixed for the completion of the work?

What is the name of the contractor?

When will the work on :--(a) the sea wall and (b) the roadways, be actually completed?

Is the penalty for overtime in the contract being enforced or will it be enforced? If not, why not?

3 Is it not the fact that a wall in the Protes- tant Cemetery, on the side nearest to the Roman Catholic Cemetery, has recently par- tially, collapsed covering some of the tombs in the Protestant. Cemetery with debris and dimaging some of the tombstones?

What steps will be taken and when to remove such debris and to repair such damage and to ensure that no further portions of the said wall and no earth shall in future fall down or be washed down by rain upon the tombs in the Protestant Cemetery?

What is the name of the contractor who is responsible for the wall in question?

4. Is it not the fact that certain houses in Conduit Road have been served with an intér mittent supply of water only during sume days in the past summer?

If yes, to what cause is such deficiency of water due?

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up to anduit Read or is the pumping-power. Are there any defects in the mains leading

insufficient to raise the water up to the level? Is a Water Rale being collected from the houses in Conduit Road?

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5. Is it the fact that the Government is contemplating the alteration of the uniform by the Senior: Sanitary which is worn inspectors? If so, will not such contemplated alteration make the uniform of the Senior Sanitary Inspectors resemble that of the, District Inspectors? What is the reason for the contemplated change?!

ORDERS OF THE DAY, Second reading of the Bill entitled An

says, can well be spared for the two non- Chinese classes, and leave six for sixteen sections, which is more. than. sufficient for the purpose the Committee had in view. With regard to his motive in forming these classes, Dr. Wright thinks that some mis apprehension existed, and explains that it was because he observed that two or three non-Chinese boys in each section throughout the college suffered in their education, being which is to be used as a workshop but has cause in competing with Chinese boys, they not, as yet, been furnished with plant. A bar the carcass placed in junks and dumped at tea. Ordinance to repeal the New Territories Titles. were so completely out-distanced, that they of construction. As for the alleged fort at lost the necessary stimulus of emulation. In Yong Am-san, it continues to be obliterated combined classes, it is rare for a non-Chinese with earth as it was on the occasion of Mr boy to be amongst the first dozen. The worthy headmaster believed that Sir Henry Blake was "strangely misinformed" when he wrote that "European scholars are oblig ed to regulate their progress by that of their Chinese classmates who are painfully en recently staljonéd dr the placo, a bundred have Fletcher, A, Gordon, halves; E. R. Hallifa ble persons introduced into the Colony,

deavouring to assimilate Western education taught to them as in a foreign language." He L355eaffirmed that as a matter of fact in combined

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Hongkong, 20th March, 1903.

THE Teer to drink in the tropics is the Beer

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rack muusuring some 30 feet by 120 is in course

Ordinance, 1902.

Second reading of the Rill entitled An Ordinance to further amend The New Territories Lane Court Ordinance, 1900. Ordinance to amend The Public Health and Second reading of the Bill entitled An Buildings Ordinance, 1903.

Committee on the Bill entitled Ag Ordinance

ELEGRAMS.

"HONGKONG TELEGRAPH "

SERVICE, A

Plague at. Yokohama,

· 120 HʊUGËS IROLATED.

(From Our Own Correspondent,)

Yokohama, 4th December, 12.47 p.n.

Owing to the spread of bubonic

plague in this port the authorities- huve isolated 120 houses comprising the area infected with the disease.

Coal Godowns Destroyed.

INCENDIA RIES AT WORK,

The coal godowns of, the Mitsu Bishi Goshi-Kwaisha have been de- stroyed by fire, and it is feared that six lives are lost. The outbreak is believed to be due to incendiaries,

(Reuters)

Russia and Japan..

LONDON, 2nd December.

York states that Russia and Japan have A telegram from Paris published in New practically agreed on a basis for a treaty for settling the Far Eastern situation.

LATER.

The circumstantial reports, emanating from Paris, of a pacific settlement, and even the arrangement of the terms of a treaty between Russia and Japan, have created a stir throughout Europe. It is impossible to as- certain whether the reports are true or false, but the general opinion is that they require - to be received with caution... The Japanese Legation has received no confirmation.

The German Budget.

the most pessimistic anticipations. The de-

The German Estimates for 1904 confirm.

ficit is due to the increased demand from various heads of departments, including the Army and Navy and the expedition to Bast Asia. It is proposed to balance the Budget by a loan of £10,750,000.

China Labour for South Africa. Nothing is ascertainable in London con firming the Chinese Government prohibition to recruiting labour for South Africa.

The Panama Canal. -- The Junta of Panama has signed the Canal Treaty, completing the ratification as far as Panama ia concerned..

(N. C. D. News.) The Crisis.

Tokio, 29th November. Events indicate the probability of a coalition' and perhaps fusion of the Selyukri and the Progressists, with the probable result that the Cabinet will meet with strong opposition in the Diet, unless it shows some progress in the negotiations with Russia.

MASONIC QUADRILLE CLUB.

The third dance held at the Masonic Hall last evening under the auspices of this Club proved even more successful that the others there being a much larger attendance than at previous dances. The opering quadrille was started soon after eight o'clock and the half was kept merrily rolling, with a short interval, until about one o'clock this morning. The M. C.'s were Sergi McCaffery, R.E., Sergt. Avenell, A.0.C, Sergt W. 11. E. Smith RA and Mr. S. Parkinson, while Mr. H. N. Wolfe, and Mr. G. J. King saw to the general arrange ments and comfort of the guests. The following. dance programme was gone through :—

Quadrilles

D'Alberts. Waltz.

Barn Dance, Mazurka.

Der Styriens. Lancers.

Waltz,

Interval,

Waliz

Lancers.

Der Styriens..

D'Alberis.

Mazurka,

Waltz.

Waliz Quadrilles, Schottlache. "Waltz

Circassian

Circle. We understand that there is some talk of a Club, towards the end of the season, at the City subscription hall being given by the Quadrille

Hall.

SHIPPING AND MAILS.

MAILS DUE.... English (Simia) to-morrow.

•Indian (Kumsang) 7th inst. - French (Australien) 8th lost. Australian (Chingiu) 8th inst. German (Kiautschou) 8th inst. American (America Maru).8th inst. Canadian (Tartar) 9th init Tacoma Victoria) 13th inst American (Korea) 15th inst." Canadian (Empress of China) 21st inst.: American (Gaelic) 23rd ins

The C. P. R. Co.'s 5.5. Empress of China left Vancouver p.m., on 30th ult, for Hongkong to provide for the Recovery of Charges incurred || via the usual Ports of Call,the by the Colony on account of certain undesira.

FOOTBALL.

To-morrow aftbumon in the Happy Valley Hagiwara's second vipit, People are not the Hongkong Football Club will play a Naval piev nted from ascending to the site of the fort team, under Rugby rulee, Kick-off at 4.15 pm if they insist on doing so, neither are any. The Club will play in Stripes. The following serious obstacles placed in the way of ships will play for the Club:-W. A. Crake, full back; touching at Yeng Am-pho, provided that they O. J. Barnes, W. R. Robertson, Lt. P. H. have a plausible excuse. Of the 150 soldiers Campbell, A. Sclanders, three-quarters; A. G. proceeded to Chasyong to engage in timber. ED. U. Wolfe, H. F. Chard, H. G. Sandford, Acting Clerk of Councils

R. F. felling operations, so that there are only fifty A. Boyd, Lt. M. R. Strover, P. 5. Jameson, and NB-Ameeting of the Finance Committee now in garrison.

Lt. Et Rágers, forwards.

will be held immediately after the Council.

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The A. A. Co.'s1,5 Arura from New Yor left Singapore yesterday afternoon, for. M and is due he è on 14th inst

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