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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1 1904.

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"habits of the men, who without any seeming re- generally won. After playing three or four gard for consequences, make one particular games, he owed the plaintiff $170, and plain- part of the thoroughfare positively impossible tiff suggested that he should sign a promissory for ordinary pedestrians, A little extra vigilance note for $250, and he would give him the to the camp. At the same time steps should be about They played again with increased would doubtless remove any of the objections balance in cash. That, however did not 'come taken by the Government to have the native stakes, and sill the plaintiff woo. He admitt soldiers removed from the centre of what is cd receiving the cheque for $30, and giving daily becoming a more popular civilian resort, plaintiff the note for $750. This was handed The rents drive people to this side of the water, back to him in exchange for plaintiff's chits and they are entitled to mare consideration. be used for a soldiers' barracks within a short was owing plaintiff between

There island enough to spare which could times up to the 16th of August, when he the same amount. They played at various distance of the present site, and the Govern six hundred dollars, which he still had five and ment could advantageously dispose of the latter, been unable to redeem. When he received And thereby make Kowloon what it should be, the writ of summons he called They also.

first class suburb.-Yours, etc.,

KOWLOONITE.

A curious case, arising out of a dispute be tween the dealers in shark-fins in Hongkong and their employees, came before Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe at the Magistracy this morning. It appears from the statement for the prosecution that the fair and analles in qucation formed themselves into a land issued notices in Chinese to all dediers in shark-fins that in future they must be given a share in the pro- ceeds of the sales of all thoser, mattings and offer such articles used in the packing of the goods, as their perquisite." demanded a percentage of all sales of fish manure, also as their perquisite. A deputation of 170 men, was told off to visit the fin dealers' establishmentsfand learn their views regarding their demands, and when the proprietors of the shops refused to agree to them they cot a number of fokfs and conties of those shops out on strike, Yesterday they went to nooiber establishment at West Point, and there threatened to demolish the business and cut off the proprietor's head if he did not acquiesce in their demands, by opening hour this morning. He at once informed the police of this state of affairs, and six of the ringleaders were arrested Mr. F. P. Hett, appeared to prosecute, the services of Mr. P. W. Goldring having been also engaged. The case was remanded and subsequently His Worship, after severely reprimanding the six men, said he would make an example of them as a warning to others and s'ntenced them each to six weeks' hard labour, and six hours in the stocks.

CORRESPONDENCE.

We do not necessarily endorse the opinions expressed by Correspondents in this colump.

PHILIPPINES AND AMERICAN- ISATION.

TO THE EDITOR or tux "Hokanoko Telegramit.”

SIR,In your issue of last Saturday there appeared an extract from a letter of the Manila correspondent of the London Standard, in which the writer, speaking of the Filipinos, said: "The Filipins child is apt, intelligent,

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Kowloon, 30th September, 1,994.

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MARRIAGE OF MR. J. SCOTT

HARSTON,

· 24th ult.

This morning at St. John's Cathedral, the marriage took place of Mfe, J. Senat Harston, solicitor, of the firm of Messrs. Ewens and Har ston, and eldest son of Mr. G. A. Haraton, of Westworth House, Harrogate. The bride was Miss Dick-Melbourne, youngest daughter of the late Hon. C. S. Dick-Melbourne, M..., of Rockhampton, Queensland, and a sister of Mr. C. D. Melbourne, Chief Clerk of the longkong Magistracy. The Rev. F. T. Johnson conducted the ceremony. The bride, who was given away by her brother, wore as exquisite dress of grey chiffon, with hat to match, and carried a bouquet of white exotics. Mr. E. R. Hallifax, Deputy Superintendent of Police, acted as bast man. The bride was supported by her mother, Mr. Dick Melbonine who came up from Australia with her. Among those present were the Chief Justice, Sir Henry S. Berkeley, and Lady Berkeley, Hon. T. Sercombe Smith, Paisne Judge) Hon. E. H. Sharp, (Attorney-General) Hon. Dr and Mrs. Atkinson, Messrs. A.R. I owe wedded pair left the church, after signing the R. Harding, F. P. Helt, and others. As the newly register, Mr. A. G. Ward played Mendelssohn's wedding march, while the hells of the Cathe- dral rang out a merry peal. On leaving the

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plaintiff in his rooms and asked him to explain what the $30 was for. Plaintiff replied it is part of his promissory note for $750. Witness retorted, "that is settled when I exchanged vour chits for the return of my note, and I shall defend the action."

Cross-examined by plaintiff, witness said he did not reply to his latters because he was dis. gusted with the tone of them.

Mr. Stephens briefly addressed, the Court, and argued that the promissory note was in respect of an illegal transaction, and therefore

was not recoverable.

the promissory note embraced $720 due as His Honour, in giving judgment, said that debts of honour, and $30 which plaintiff ad- vanced by means of a cheque which was sub- sequently cashed by the defendant. That was a loan, and had nothing to do with any trans- action connected with cards. Plaintiff now sued to recover that $30, and the defence it was granted in connection with a gambling was that the $30 could not be recovered because

debt. Now the money was certainly not paid, though it was alleged that it was wiped out: He could not accept this view having regard to the money now owing by defendant, and he must hold that plaintiff was entitled to recover. There would be judgment for the amount claimed with costs,

GYMKHANA · NOTES

FOR SATURDAY'S MEETING.

MORTALITY STAFISTICS;=

During the month of Joly, 676 deaths warn registered in the Colony, of which so wore 46 were from infantile convulsive diseases, 146 among the European population. Ofthis number from chest affections, 44 from bowel complaints, 135 from fevers, 68 fr m marasinus and atrophy, and 136 from other causes Among the British and foreign community, civil population, the population) it was 24.5, and for the whole death rate was 25.5; for the whole Colony (land

1,000 per annum. Colony, excluding the Army and Navy, 23.7 per

THE CHARTERED BANK.

DIVIDEND OF II PER CENT,

19th ult,

TROUBLE AT CANTON,

FOOLISH BLUEJACKETS.

JA DROWN; A CHINAMAN.

From Our Corrispondent.)

Canton, 27th Sept

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VICEROY TSIINS-RETURN

TO CANTON,

It is more than probable that Viceroy Tsen Chun-bisuan'will leave Kwangsi for Canton on or about the Autumn Festival, for two import- ant matters which cannot be settled without has presence at Canton, namely, the change of the Maritime Custom House at Canton, which will be managed inside the Viceroy's yames, and the sale of substantial officia! ranks at Canton,-Eastern Times.

THE EX-NAMHOI MAGISTRATE.

A few American sailors from the U.S.S. appeared to Helawn, had shore leave yesterday, and have taken more liquid than The result was that, after fooling in the city was necessary to quench an ordinary thirst.

they started playing fast and loose on the Shamien, and but for the prompt action of the British Consular Staff, with the assistance of the commander of H¡M,S. Moorhen, might have

Writing on the 13th inst., the Canton'corres-, got into very serious trouble. While crossing the British bridge leading to the Foreign Conpondent of the N. C. D. News says that the ex-Namhoi magistrate, Fei Ying-tak now cession, they thought it would be highly amus. Mr. T.P. Cochrane, manager of the Chartering to throw a Chinaman into the canal. The

asserts that it was not his intention to escape, cd Bank of India, Australia and China, kindly unfortunate victim of their contemptible but that he went to Macao merely to raise. informs us that this morning he received from folly was the No. 3 compradore of Messrs. charged against him. It was not likely that some money in order to repay the sumu their London Office a telegram advising that a Butterfield & Swire's steamer Kansu. He was dividend has been declared for the past half crossing the bridge at the time, and stepped by the judge, and being found guilty he was this subterfuge would be taken very seriously year, to 30th June, 1904, at 11 % ̈p.a. free of one side in order to let the sailors pass. The income Tax.

men, apparently, were too dense to appreciate he executed until the Viceroy returns from condemned to death. Meanwhile, he will not the gentlemanly conduct of the Chinaman, who Kwangsi, to confirm the sentence, and as the: gave them no provocation whatever. They went up to him and, it is alleged, threw him Viceroy does not return till he has finished his overthe railings into the dirty water beneath. task, Pui may yet entertain hope of seeing: The poor fellow, apparently unable to swim, many days, for the task of subduing the was in a drowning condition when he was re- Kwangsi rebels is by no means an easy one. scued by some Europeans, who at once re- sorted to artificial respiration. In this they' were unsuccessful for, according to latest in- formation, the man is now dead.

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ནད་ ་་————-------- HONGKONG AND NETHER- LANDS INDIA.

QUARANTINE RESTRICTIONS REMOVED,

29th ult. Mr. F. J. Haver Droere, Cansul General for

lands India from Hongkong are not longer the Netherlands, writing under to-day's date, says that ships or vessels arriving in Nether

subject to quarantine, the port of Hongkong being declared to be not longer infected with plague. The prohibition of importation of some articles is also cancelled, so that all goods can now be imported into Netherlands India.

MARINE COURT

THE RULE OF THE ROAD.

26th ult.

Mr. H. A. Slebs, of Messrs. Siemssen and 26th ult Company, this morning charged Ip Fuk, master The fourth meeting of the Gymkhana Club of the river steamer Saining, before Hon.

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rence, and naturally resented the brutal conduct A large crowd of natives witnessed the occur of the American sailors. The coolies and other became quite excited and showed their anger by shouting and attempting to get on to the Shamien. The situation became so serious that the matter was reported to the Consulate, and a messenger was sent to Commander Noble, of H.M.S. Moorhen, who at once landed a few men with side arms. After a consultation among the officials it was eventually deemed advisable to guard the bridge, and riftes aad ten rounds of ammunition were served out to the Bluejackets and a sentry was set for the night.

Nothing further transpired, and people are

SWATOW.CHAOCHOUFU RAILWAY.

WORK COMMENCED.

The survey of the Swatow-Chaochoufu, rail- way having been completed, work on the line was accordingly started on the 17th inst. The milway station is situated at Shaling, just on the side of the river opposite to Swatow,

CLEAN HEALTH BILLS:

FOR HONGKONG.

24th ult

We are 'informed from the office of the

and quick to learn, and, though he has all the church, eight daintily dressed little boys and takes place on "aturday next, the 1st of Octo-Captain L, Barnes-Lawrence, R.N. Marine anxiously awaiting to learn what is to be done Colonal Secretary that, ten days having elaps. vices of his Malay forefathers, and is hot tem girls strewed flowers before their path, and ber, and should prove more interesting than Magistrate, for unlawfully failing to observe to the American sailors for their foolish "joke.ed since the last case of plague and the health

pered, revengeful and treacherous in the ex- treme, still there is a hope that the present system of education may reduce, if it does not exterminate, these characteristics." I am not going to discuss the wisdoms or the folly of the system of teaching establishe 1 by the Ameri- can in that country, nor its effectiveness in conecting the evil of the character of that people. Only line will tell us its worth. All the people of the earth have their own vices. But what I want to remark upon is the allegation of treachery applied so liberal- ly to the whole of one race, and to point out that the correspondent of the Standard is openly contradicting what other foreigners, who are in a position to speak with authority, have said. To quote one. I shall mention Mr. Frederic H. Sawyer, who resided in the Islands for 14 years. He was acting British Consul. for the Philippines in 1881, and travelled ex- tensively over the islands, and is the author of A very interesting book on the inhabitants of the Philippines. This writer, in a report sent to the Commissioners of the Treaty of Pence, between the United States and Spain says: "My profession as Colonial engineer brought me into contact with all classes of the com. munity; from the landowner or planter to the labourers and mechanics who worked under my direction.... My long experience of them is extremely favourable. They, as I knew them, possess a good deal of self-respect and are of a quiet and calm demeanour. Altogether, I consider them to be a brave, kindly, intelligent and interesting people. worthy of a better government than they have had." [Not the wire pullers' govemment I conclusion, let me niso quote President Schur man of Cornell University and President of the

1st Philippine Commission sent by the late President McKinley, who, in an official report. wrote as follows: "The Filipinos are naturally and normally peaceful, docile and deferential to constituted authority, possessing admirable domestic and personal virtues."

Yours, etc.,

READER, Hongkong, 17th November, 1904.

THE BARRACKS AT KOWLOON.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE "HONGKONA TELEGRAPH."

subsequently Mr. and Mrs. Scott Harston took up their positions to be photographed outside the Western porch. "A reception was subse quently hold at the Hongkong Hotel

THE MERCANTILE BANK OF

INDIA, LIMITED.

27th ult.

Mr. E. Ormiston, manager of the Mercantile Bank of India, Ltd., writes to inform us that he has received a telegram from the London Office that the directors have declared an in- terim dividend of $ % on "A" shares and 5% on "D" shares, free of Income Tax.

ALLEGED BREACH OF FAITH.

29th ult,

the preceding ones, as the events will be very keenly contested, especially the Gymkhana Cup, which should show a very exciting finish. At one time it seemed as if the Club would die out, but thanks to the success of the first three meetings, it now appears to be in a firmer position than ever. I think the name is not at all appropriate, and would suggest that next year it should be styled the "Sky meeting Club, confining the events to either flat or jump races entirely, and eliminating all Bumble Puppy items, which have up to the present, at all events, proved more or less of a fiasco, The Happy the most successful ones have been held on the Valley is not at all suited for gymkhanas, and Pole Ground, which is admirably adapted in

-every way for such events.

One can see at a glance that the ladies who grace the Happy Valley Meetings with their presence much prefer the actual racing events to the Bomble Puppy' Items.

I am sorry to see that the late Secretary has, for the time being, retired from the turf, and, like the late Lord Glasgow, has destroyed his string. It is rumoured, however, that the cerise and mauve hoops will again be seen at the coming February Meeting, and I hope to see them carried by the popular owner first past the

At the Supreme Court this morning, before the Paiane Judge (Mr. T. Sercombe Smith), Chan Kin Che, trader, of 46 North Station Street, Yauma, brought an action against Chan Ting On, of 48 Sheung Wang Street, Shamshuipo, for the specific performance of an past. agreement. Plaintiff alleged that on the roth of April of this year defendant agreed to lease a certain house, known as No. 1, Lime Kiln Street, Shamshuipe to him. He had not carried out the contract, and plaintiff therefore claimed Soo damages.

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the rules of the road, as laid down by H.M's order in Council, in the waters of this Colony.

Complainant stated that be left Hongkong, at about 9.30 p.m. on the 17th inst., on board the launch Rong Wo, having the houseboat Snipe in tow, and passed beyond the barbour limits. When about half a mile this side of Capsuimun Pass he got into the house-boat, and after passing the channel, returned to the launch, having observed that all lights were properly burning on both boats. On returning to the launch he saw a steamer right ahead of him, and when he was about 300 or 400 whistle. The other steamer paid no attention. yards off he gave a short blast on his When within 100 yards he gave another blast and hauled his vessel over to starboard. The on-coming vessel then gave one blast, and altered her course to part, thus bringing the two vessels into close proximity again Plaintiff then described a circle to keep clear of the other steamer, and in that way esraped an accident

his starboard

Mr. F. Laud, a passenger on the Kong Wo said that, at the time in question, he was on that vessel, and saw a steamer ahead of them The helm was put to port and the other steamer altered her course, and seertig towards the Kong Wo They were then obliged to describe men to see the keen interest which some of the Witness did not remember then whether the It is encouraging for the younger racing a circle to avoid her. The night was clear. older local sportsmen take in these very enjoy. Kong Wa blew a blast or not. able Monthly Meetings. One can rarely go

The master of the 3.5. Saining, river down to the course in the evening without steamer, said he saw a launch showing seeing the bandicapper keeping a watchful eye green light, a little on on all the ponies that are likely to be entered bow. He kept straight on his course, and for one or other of the handicap events on observed the launch turning to starboard, Saturday next. It is true that he may miss and afterwards describing a circle. That was but at the same time I feel sure that he is blasts on his whistle, which means, "I am one or two of the gallops in the early morning, to get clear of witness's vessel. He gave two

going to port." posted as to what takes place.

Mr. Siebs, recalled, said he saw all three lights on his first sighting the Saining, and described the position with models, which showed the two vessels in one straight line. He heard steamer, only one blast on the whistle of the on-coming

SNIPS,

follows:-

Likely ponies for the next Meeting are as

OFFICIAL INQUIRY.

28th inst. An inquiry was held yesterday at the Police Station, Shamien, on the death of the China- man thrown from the British Bridge teading to Shamien. The body of the victim was identified as the third compradore of the China Navigation Coy's steamer Kansu, now lving Ja harbour. The Nam Hai Magistrate, H.M.S. Consul General, and the American Consul General McWade were present, with the com manders of H.M.S. Moorhen, whose crew guarded the Shamien afer the incident, and U.S.S. Helena, Up to this morning no deci sion has been made public.

THE CANION BLAZE.

WORKMAN'S NARROW ESCAPE.

At five

of the Colony being otherwise good the issue. of clean bills of health was resumed from yesterday, the 23rd instant.

PARHOI'S DECLINE.

In his report on the trade of Pakhoi for last year, Mr. J. G. Johnston says:-The decline of the trade of this port predicted in previous reports has taken place to a greater extent then

anticipated, and the downward movement which has characterised business of late years was much la evidence throughout 1903. Native traders complain of the unfavourable resuls of the past year, and say that trade has never been to dull. Whether or not this continuous falling off will be arrested it is: difficult to say, but the general opinion is that "bottom" has not yet been touched, and merchants take a rather pessimistle view. ESTIMATED DAMAGE.

of the future. Fakhoi appareatly reached" (From Our Correspondent.)

the height of its prosperity in 1888. This port was then the main source of supply, not only Canton, 27th September,

for the adjacent portion of the Kwangtung pro Although accustomed to many incipient fires vince, but aisa for the provinces of Kwangai. in the course of a year, it is not often that we and Yuanan. A few years later a retrogada. have such a tremendous blaze as that which is movement set in and has continued, more or? sky, away over the Back Reach. now sending clouds of dense smoke into the less, ever since, with the result.that the volume of trade has now fallen to less than half what it o'clock yesterday afternoon news was received formerly was. One thing after another hap on the Shamien that Messrs. Arnold Karbergpened to account for this retrogression, pro and Co.'s godowns and storage tanks, some minent among which may be mentioned the three-quarters of a mile from the Concession, opening of the West Fiver route in 1897, fol- on the Fati side of the Back Reach, were in a lowed, not long after, by the occupation, of blaze, and evidence was not wanting that a huge. Kwangebauwan by the French, and its opening: fire was in progress. Many of the foreigners as a free port. The opening up and develop hastened away to the scene, and anxiously ment of facilities along these rival routes bas awaited the exploding of the two large tanka, year by year been encroaching to such an." facing the site where Messrs. Butterfield extent on districts formerly supplied by this & Swire's spacious godowns are being erected port, that Pakhoi is no longer the distributing In a very short space of time the whole of the centre of former years, building used for tin making, soldering and tin. filling was one mass of flame, and the premises set aside for storing the oil already tinned was quickly ignited and shared the same fate. A the time that the fire broke out the Shell Transport Company's steamer Attain, was a cargo 360 odd tons of bulk oil, but fortunately, she had steam up and was able to slip her moarings and drift down stream to the vicinity

Mr. Harding (Messrs. Ewens and Harston' appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. E. J. Grist (Messrs. Wilkinson and Grist) defended. to decide whether the document put in, was

Mr. Grist at the outset, asked His Honour lease or merely an agreement for a lease. the matter in dispute, His Honour said that After citing a number of cases dealing with the whole question, even assuming that it was an agreement for a lease, was; "Is there any thing in the alleged agreement upon which the Court can deduce the fact that there was given time for the contract to commence."

Mr. Grist urged that as there was no date specified, there could be no breach of contract.until the weights are announced, but if Grafton he was steering at the time in question. The lying alongside the wharf waiting to discharge

After some further argument, the case was adjourned till the 5th prox.

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POKER PLAYING IN HONG- KONG.

At the Supreme Court this morning, before His Honour Mr. T. Sercombe Smith Puisne Judge), a case came on in which plaintiff sought to recover money tent in July last.

Plaintiff conducted his own case, and Mr. M. J.D. Stephens defended.

Reyal and Grafton are all going strong and 1st Event. Mile Handicap-Little Momo Pandur, who was not in the pink of condition

ip Fuk, recalled, said he was, himself, steer- The coxswain of the launch Kong Wo said

at last Meeting is also standing out well. It is ing at the time. impossible to say which animal is likely to win

receives reasonable consideration at the hands two witnesses, Mr. Blebs and Mr. F. Laud ware of the handicapper I expect he will make a hard on board. Witness placed the models show. bid for the race. Alarm is also entered for Ing the Saining straight ahead. He potted this event and is moving beautifully, but as he his heim when he saw the steamer, and blew will doubiless be carrying at least a stone over one blast on the whittle, intending to indicate weight I cannot see how he can last the dis-to the other vessel that he was going to star

board. The other vessel then went to port, and a collision would have occurred had not the Kong Wo gone right round.

tance.

and Event. Jump Race:-My selection for this is Starling, who is now moving much bet Glenburn should be a good second, and Zufall Iter than when he last ran before the public.

third.

steamer he could see all three lights; that is, To the Court; When he first sighted the

the side lights, green and red, and the mast head, white.

of the Macao Forts.

The crowd increased every minute, and many were the conjectures regarding the tate largest of these is over 340,000 gallons, and the of the two tanks. The holding capacity of the smallest is capable of storing 18,000 gallons Fortunately, the wind was blowing from the south-west and drove the flames in the direc- tion of the water where the Alfaka had lately been lying.

SIR-Necessity, asociated an it oft- times is with impecuniosity, forces many Europeans, and in the caso in question many inadequately paid people in Govern- ment employ as well, to live in places originally selected and designed for Chinese and other coloured folk including aliens and British subjects, and as a result the soldiers' centre in Kowicon is surrounded, to to speak, with buildings inhabited by a population hetero geneous in the extreme. They are taxed com- paratively in the same ratio as others fortunate enough to live under conditions more agree able, but Government consideration for their welfare differs so conspicuously that the most indiferent are at times prose to remark it, and if some of thote in authority were compelled to exist for a week in proximity to the barracks, this grow! would receive more than the passing Colony. On the 23rd of July, defendant owed not ba equal to the weight he has to carry, vessel to ports in either care courting a colli. ing as fercely as ever, and-as there are

Plaintiff stated that he was introduced to the defendant at the beginning of the current year, and they frequently played cards together. Poker chiefly, but occasionally nap, was the main diversion interesting himself, the defen dant and a third party, who had now left the

loan him $30 cash. He did so, drawing a cheque for that amount, and receiving in exchange a promissory note for $750 payable on the 1st of November. Subsequently, there was a turn in the tide of luck, and on the 3rd August, he (plaintiff) was indebted to the defendant in the sum of 5659, so at defendant's request, he re turned him the note, and took an 1. O. U., or 1. O. U.'s for the balance, vis: $91. Defendant at the present time owed him money on chits to the extent of over $500.

3rd and 4th Events. Ladies' Nomination beyond my powers of divination, and Distance Handicap-Both these items are

In summing up His Worship said: The evidence all agrees that the vessels were ap Desert King stands out ahead of the others, ported her helm, and signified the same by blow 5th Event Gymkhana Cup-At present proaching, and so the Kong Wo very properly and I think will prove the winner. Grafton ng one short blast on her whistle. The ap and Little Mome should, however, make aproaching vessel should have done likewise, good fight for it. Ca Canny, I am afraid, will but she either kapt straight on or turned her

of the a.s. Saining is fined $zo, or 7 days' im.

for Standard I would recommend that bis Owner should, for the future, enter for the prisonment." hurdle race as he is a bit too common for the flat, and has not got a finish which is so essen- tial for success.

DYNAMITE EXPLOSION,

CHINAMAN LOSES HIS HANDS.

27th ult.

6th Event. 3 Furlongs.-Judging from re- but there is always the chance of his being cent performances Alarm ought to romp home, hut in at the start, in which case I expect to see Starling and Arranapogue making bid Chinaman was brought into the Shaukiwan Last night at 7 o'clock, a ghastly figure of a

but I Hear one of our keen owners and riders that yesterday morning the invalid was blast for the first place. I have not seen the pany, Police Station, by some boatmen, who reported has got a dark animal, named Nobby, in training stone at Leungshauwan, in the New Ter- ing for this sprint, and at the gentleman is in ritory, when an explosion took place, and the the habit of springing a surprise on his friends man was injured." Inspector Robertion made I should not be surprised if my selections are

a hasty examination of the injured man and quite upset.

then promptly sent him to the Tung Wa Hos OBSERVER. pital, where he now lies in a critical condition. It was found that both his bands had been blown off, just above the wrists, bis chin was blown away, and his cheeks severely lacerated, besides his having sustained other severe

R.A.0.B..

Mr. F. Xavier, the man in charge of the tanks and godowns, was badly burned about the feet by the flowing oil, and an Indian watchman took him into the river and so extinguished where every possible attention was shown him. the flames. He was taken to the Shamien At six o'clock this morning the fire was burn proper appliances on this site of toil tanks it is not at all unlikely that the Bean oil tanke and godowns, which are situated immediately beside those of Messrs. Arnold, Karberg & Co will be ignited. In all probability it will take a day or more before the fire burns itself out.

ORIGIN.

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As to its origin, this seems to be very vague, but from inquiries made by your correspon. workmen was soldering tins, and his iron, ber dent it would appear that, one of the Chinese

4 can of kerosene, by the side of a bunch of coming over heated, he rested it on the top of well-waxed cotton waste. This as once caught fire, and an attempt was made by Mr. Xavier to remove the lighted tin from the soldering. shed. In doing so bis clothes caught fire, and ke was obliged to drop the can on the ground. As recorded above, the man had to be taken to 'the river, but not before he was badly burned.

plaints, and the unfortunates referred to might be relieved of some part of the annoyance to which their humble existence is subject. There is little reason to specify any particular spas is the locality, because, the surroundings, As far as the nuisance goes, differ so liule, Elgia Road, owing to its traffic, de serves a little more attention than the other streets and the performances of the Indian troops there furnish food for reflection on the management of the camp. Soldiers sprint down the road long after turn, in' has been

By Mr., Stephens He gave defendant the sanded, for the purpose of making purchases cheque when he received the promissory note. that result in noises usually associated with When it came to the adjustment, he returned the For he's a jolly good fellow." At other times note and took 1. O. Us to the "tune" of $91. they regalo themselves in early morning con Mr. Stephens: We don't want words such as versations with the civilian watchmen, and "tune," please. We don't use such words at edify each other with long testing competi-"tune" In Court.. elons loud, enough to annoy people near by. Further cross-examined, plaintiff stated that On a recent occasion they eclipsed all previous he could not say now, who suggested that they performances of a similar nature, by blatantly should play for high stakes. He was in the roaring The songs of their youth from early habit of playing cards. Other people owed night. to approaching dawn. The performers, him money for cards, one man who had left to the number of about a score, bad ensconsed the Colony being in his debt to the extent of a regular meeting of the King Edward VII Wounds on his breast and neck. Although it themselves on the verandahs of the buildings thousand dollars or thereabouts. It was po lodge was held in the R.A.O.B. Club rooms on ing blasting operations, it is suspected that the

was reported that the accident took place dur-lows: opposite the Occidental Hotel, and la spite of sible that the amount was in the neighbour Tuesday. The following is a list of the officers man was Bshing with dynamite, and in some invectivas, liberally hurled from overlooking hood of $1,000. He had accepted an offer of elected during the ensuing month and quarter: | way caused a stick of it to explode in his hands. balconies, held out until some peseed power $200 as a settlement, but so far had not received Sitting Primo....Primo. S. D. Setna (monthly) The occurrence took place at 7 a.m., but when brought about an electrical cessation. Identi- the money. It was his general custom to carry City Marshall Bro. E. W. Rogers (monthly) brought to the police station at 7 pm. his cal annoyances to which might be added the in his pocket a blank cheque. He was quite City Tyler Bro. Eagleton (monthly) wounds had in no way been attended to, and usual objectionable things associated with na sare he did not offer to lend the $30. He City Secretary... Primo. J. J. Blake (quarterly) the maimed stumps were unbandaged, only, tive soldiers' camps exist on the other side of would not suggest leading money to anybody, Asst City Secretary... Bro. Thes. Webb Elgin Road. The men who make martial mu Witness, who was behaving decidedly Bip City Treasurer..... Bro. Young Hu (quarterly) them. The marvel is that the poor man did soma milya medicíny having been rubbed on aic practice it near the Austis. Road and people pantly in the box, called from the judge a City Chamberlain... Bro. Skinner (monthly) not bised to death during that twelve hours' with a knowledge of the efforts of musical ty-severe rebuke,

City Physcian....... Primo. Femie (monthly) interval Pas can readily appreciate the sufferings of those His Honour raid that if he (plaintiff) did City Walter.....Primo. Radella (quarterly) forced to endure the presence of buglers and not behave as a geilemso, he would adjourn Asst. City Waitar...... Primo, Madar (quarterly) ollier brass instrument players, from 7 am the case and make plaintiff pay, the costs, City TasterBro. Chua Beng Chan daily. Sunday, regarded by the majority as a le must not come there, and instruct City Constable. Bro. Glendinning semi-sacred day, at least, is not even exempt, the Court how to conduct its proceedings, City Register............................................: Prime. MussoWe goderstand that Mess, Bradley & Co.'s

24th ult. for some of the more enthusiastic fill in their Defendant was then called. He said that City Minstrel

......Bro, Sheffield | steamer Sitham, 845 tons, Capt. A. Jones, has morning leisure with Atfol bursts and bisras, in the first place they played general Al of Benevolence. Primo. Hyett. been sold to an Americas arm. The vessel Another and a much more serious cause for ly in his roams for small stakes. They Amusical evening followed, and the meeting has been engaged for a number of years on the complaint on the Austin Road exists is the played many times, and the plaintify terminated at midnight

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THE DAMAGE.

·28th lost.

THE REBELLION,

When to these adverse circumstances we add the rebellious condition of the neighbouring disturbed state of districts in our hinterland, province of Kwangsi, and the disorderly and which during the greater part of the year were overnin by the robbers and desperadoes, it is, perhaps, a matter for congratulation that a greater decline in the trade of the part is not apparent, The year started under mest un favourable conditions, drought having caused a partial failure of the spring crops of rice and other grain. Foreign rice had to be imported to supply the deficiency: the price rose to 87 had thus to be diverted from the ordinary per picul, and considerable, sums of money channels of trade, for the purchase of this secured and trade improved during the latter. necessary of life. Good auising crops ware part of the year, and, should the efforts now being made by the authorities to restore law and order in certain areas of consumption looked for during 1904; but there is nothing to meet with success, soine Improvement may be

level to which trade has of late years been indicate any great advance beyond the low. reduced. It is thought by some, that, with the introduction of a railway to connect Pakhoi with Yu-lin and other districts in the Kwangal province, the port might partly recover the ground lost by the opening of the West River route; but, even then, it is doubtful if speedier but more expensive railway transit could com pete successfully with the cheap and direct, water transport from Hongkong to West River ports,

THE RECRUBESCENCE OF

BOXERISM

"The Universal Garettä publishes a letter from its Tientsin correspondant stating that is is reported that a new secret society called tha Tuanyuas Hal, or the Original Assambly of Brothers," has started into existence in the?: prefectures of Taming, in Chibli province, and Changte, is Henan province, whose policy is decidedly anth foreign. This ascret society is apparently known to the foreign legations in

From inquiries made of Messrs. Amold, Katberg & Co. I have learned that the damage estimated at about $70,000, made up a fol.

Peking, for the Ministers of Great Britain, Buildings

..$25,000 France, Italy and Belgium are' said to have 18,000 tins of oil

38,000 repeatedly notified the Walwupu abert sta Stores and sundries.............. 7,000 existence and aims, and have called upon pany is faily insured in the Hamburg Office

The property of the Shell Transport Com that Board to inform the Governor of Hosan and require him to see at once to: granting foreigners in his province proper At a quarter to six last evening when the protection, Governor Chen Kuai-lung, bowe Powan left Canton, the fire was still burning, ever, did not apparently think the matter to be tion. The oil task, which is separated from prompt action, as be tried to ignore the train but apparently was in a fair way to self-exting of such a dangerous nature, to require the godown (now completely wrecked), by the The other day, it having come to the knowledge engine house is, happily, tact, and the mis of the Italian Minister in Peking that the society sion buildings, not far from the scene of the had fixed upon the 15th of September for a outbreak, had in no way suffered. Under the general rising that official at once potiffed the pliances had bean at hand, it is donbiful if any. been are fed at Taming (Chibli, province), circumstances, aven, if modern fire fighting ap: fact to Walwupy, stating that a desperade had thing could have been done to stay the prc who greas of the flames: The fear expressed that adjoining property would inevitably supper, la now considered groundless./2

calling upon the Waiwapu ipt se Abo

confessed to the projected rising an; prolacting foreigners in two provlaces of Chi Hand Hoden without delay,'