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Gresson, (Commanding) Messrs. G. C. Moxon, The full list is as follows-Lieut.-W. J.

D. Forbes, A. C. Hynes, J. B. Gillingham, own steam.

H. A. Macintyre, L. Murphy, G. H. Poits, Singapore.

The British sloop Rinaldo, is also in from C. E. Anion; W. A. C. Cruickshank, J. Johnstone, F. B. Deacon, J. Hastings, W. R. Robertson, H.W. Looker, W. G. Clarke, B. James, G. K. H. Brutton, E. H. Sharp, G. Marshall, E. Owen, C. G. Mackie, N. H. Rutherford and J. Paterson,

1904. THE movement of Mex, out of the Philippines IIMS “VENGRANCE” ARRIVES. i goes steadily on. On September goth alone there were 194,00 Mexican dollars exported

As indicated in our columns last evening, the TH Trozeddale, with coolies for the mines, the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporin port after mooring in Mirs Tay where she will be found amongst the 33 members who { from thaislands to Hongkong. Of this amount British battleship Vengeance, has now arrived Some very prominent and well-known zames arrived at Durban yesterday after a safe and ation exported 75,000, the laternational Bank discharged her mails from the mouth which bave already jolued tire Volunteer Troop, which fine passage. There was very little sickoetsing Corporation 100,000, Gin Soon 4,000, and were brought over to llongkong on the torpedo goes to show the popularity of the movement on board, and only one death, from dysentery. Oli Soon 15,000. It is needless to say, ob boat destroyef Whiting. The Vengeance left in which H. E. Major Sir Matthew Nathan,

serves the Cadlenatus, that none was imported. Weihaiwei on Sunday morning with mails and has evinced so much interest. OWNERS and accupiers of tenements are hand, da b reminded that sales for the fourth quarter of A!CHINAMAN and a Jew, were arraigned ing. On clearing the land the t.b.d. was taken invalides, and was accompanied by the Half- 1904 aro payable in advance on or before the before Mr. Kemp this morning on charges in tow, but on the 4th she proceeded under her 31st inst.

of, stealing bic, cles. In the first case Un Ling was charged with hiring a bicycle, valued at 335, from Cheung Chin Hing's shop yesterday, and not returning it. When he was arrested he said, “ i did not steal it. I hired it and tried to sell it." Upon conviction he was sent to three months' hard labour, with three hours in the ene la the second case Alax Saksox was charged with hiring a bicycle from another shop in Queen's Road as long ago as the 12th of December last, and not returning it. He hail not been seen again until a month ago, when the 'bike' owner recognized him in the the time of hiring the 'bike,' but defendant said. street. A chit was produced, which was signed at he did not sign it. Another bicycle shop keeper of Queen's Road apuke to defendant's coming to his shop and asking him to buy his bicycle; that was in the middle of December of last year, but witness refused to buy it. He then

MR. B. R. H. Taylof, assistant Harbour master, has been appointed to act as assistant superin tendent of police to take charge of the water police, with effect from the 1st inst.

Single Copies Daily, ten cont; Weekly, twenty INLAND Lot No. 1,726, situate on the Peak Roat, and comprising 2,400 square feet, held at a nominal Crown rent of $16 per annum, is o be sold by public auction, the upset price

The Hongkong Celegraphy #co

HONGKONG, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1904.

A COMPARISON.

Although the govering authorities of

Hongkong have done much for the Colony

WHISKY.managed.

IS ATTAINED ONLY BY

Great Age. being thoroughly matured and Superior Quality Uniformly Maintained.

IN the league matches arranged in connec tion with the British Fleet the following addi- tional results have been notified-Vengeance 1, Glory 1; Cceau 1, Crossý 1; Albion 9, Amphitrite ¤; Vengeance 2, Leviathan1;

ALTHOUGH no decision has yet been taken by

LOCAL ATHLETICS.

local athletic season has opened in no cade. With the arrival of the cool weather, the cided manner, and to-day sees most of our athletic organisations engaged. Happy Valley will be especially lively, as apart from cricket and football, the fourth Meeting of the Gym week on account of the weather, takes place. khana Club, which had to be postponed last

is calculated to give a decided impetus to local The formation of the Kowloon, Cricket Clab cricket, and as soon as the all-impor ant matter of the ground is disposed of they will be able to meet all comers. As it is, however, they will

CRICKET

innings of the "All-comers," in the practice The following are the scares in the first match with the H. K. C. C. Est eleven. The "All-combers "won the toss and went in first:

ALL-COMERS.

1st Innings.

Licut, King, b Pearce .....

A. MacKenzia, b Bird, c. Chichester J, Hooper, b Bird, c Sieb..

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in the shape of sound laws, improved sanita- the ', and 0. Company to transfer their portasked witness to fix up the tyres and he would challenge and play dhe various other clubs on Major Masse, b Dixen, c Chichester... tion, and afforestation, they still remain of call from Marseilles to Genba, such a course call later, He called later and took away the this side of the harbour, and taking into con-F. C. Butcher, b.Bird-insu swathed in the multitudinous bonds of red the future if the labour arrangements at Mar-week later he came again to the shop and tried performers have already joined, augurs well for de Paris, b Davies, c T. Smith

might (says Reuter) have to be considered in machine, but did not pay for the work done. Aideration the fact that many known and tried w. E. Dixon, b Davies, cJ.T. Dixon.... 15 tape. Somnolence has taken them firmly scilles are not placed on a more satisfactory to hire a bike from witness, but he was refused the success of the Club. Dr. Swan is at the F. Lammert, b Chichester, c Hancock..... 9 in its grasp, and protestations and appeals, basis.

as he had no money, and had not paid for the head of a Committee, fully determined to push E. A. Parker, b W, Dixon repeatedly addressed to them, rarely meet

repairs previously done. Accused then went matters to a successful issue. It is hoped to with success. The authorities appear satis The Superintendent of the Alice Memorial and to witness's other shop and told the man in play the first game next Saturday, fied that the Colony's affairs are perfectly Nethersole Hospitals begs to acknowledge charge that his master had said he was to be

A. C. Butt, b W. Dixon It is true that the ordinary with thanks the following donations to the given a 'bike.' Accused took one, and after meeting the other evening to discuss the w. Daniel, b Dixon, e Heal................................................

The members of the Y. M. C. A. held a Rev. W. Wells, b Dixon, c. J T. Dizon

A. Oliver, bJ. T. Dixon, c Pearce..... Building Fund of the Maternity Hospital-riding it all day was finally found with it on athletic programme for the ensuing season. G. P. Jordan, b J.T. Dixon .................................... Hop. Six Paul Chater $2so, Fion. R. Shewan board a steamer about to proceed to Canton $250, Hon. W. J. Gresson $250, Messrs. J. R. M. Witness added that when defendant was at the

The result of their deliberations was that they F. C. Gray, b}. T. Dixon, c Pearce. Smith Szoo, and E., D. Sassoon $200, and Hon. station yesterday after arrest, he stated that he embarked upon a programme of the most com-J. W. C. Bonner, b J. T. Dixon, e Pearce G. Stewart $50.

did not want to sell the bicycle; he only wanted prehensive character embracing football, crick J. M. Atkinson, b Chichester................ to exchange it. Subsequently accused said heet, rambling, and camera clubs. Without ac. A. R. Lowe, not out........... had only been four months in the Colony. He tually committing themselves to all of these, D. Wood, b Chichester was remandest, bail being refused,

it was decided to canvass the members and see how many would join each club. We do not see any reason why they should not all be suc- cessful, for the association has now assumed extensive proportions, and most of the mem- bers are keen and active sportsmen. We hear that they can put up a really excellent fifteen for Rugby.

resident is dissatisfied, but then there is no satisfying some people, and as the resident is powerless to act, his anger is unavailing; and the government merely smiles complacently and oft' times turns a deaf ear to the sound ad- vice that is frequently expressed. One has In their weekly share list of to-day's date only look at the splendid management of Messrs. Eric Georg & Co. stale: "The Agin Shanghai-which well deserves its title of the court which was safely floated, has been dock. “Model Settlement "--and then compare ited, and is likely to prove a much more expen- sive job than generally anticipated, and if the with the administration of Hongkong, to realise the advantages under which our north hopes of the people engaged in salving the Baron Gordon are crowned with success, that ern brothers live as contrasted with our selves. We frankly admit that their im proved conditions are due to the fact that their internal affairs are adminis. tered by a Municipal Council, whereas the unfortunate Hongkongite has to put up with a more or less lethargic Legis A. S. WATSON & CO., lative Council but surely it is possible for the powers that be in this island colony to take a leaf out of the Shanghai book and adopt some of its principal lessons. Shang, hai can proudly point to the abundance of

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its water supply, its excellent sanitation, its line public gardens where a capital band plays nightly-and its broad, open roads. The nine gentlemen who control the internal affairs of Shanghai give their services freely and whole-heartedly, with the result that the residents are living in a settlement which is by far the best in the Orient. In Shang- man does not feel that he is an

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LAND SQUABBLE IN THE

NEW TERRITORY.

Honour T. Sercombe Smith gave judgment in At the Supreme Court this morning His

a case before the Court on the 27th ultimo, in which the plaintiff was Ma Fo Shan, of 17 Gage Street, and the defendants were Tung Yun

L. A. Setb, b Heath, e Dixon............ H. W. Sayer, b Dixon, a Hancock

Byes...

Total

130

MASONIC.

Devotees of the noble art will be interested to learn that it is practically decided to form

A meeting of the District Grand Lodge of promoting physical culture, boxing, etc. Mr. Hall, last evening. The District Grand Mas- complished pugilists, will be the instructors, James Christie and Mr. S.. Newman, both acter, Wor. Bro. Jordan presided, and after aoine

meeting to consider preliminaries will be bald at the Metropole Hotel on Tuesday,

THE 51. Petersburg correspondent of the Echo de Paris says: Count Delavaux has arrived gress and has stated that Colonel Kevanku Ng Sik Ki, trader of Yaumati, in 1. l'elersburg to attend the Aerostatic Con. Kwong, innd owner in the New Territory, and an Amateur Athletic Club, with the object of Scottish Freemasonry was held at the Masonic leaving for the Far East with eight balloons for use in the war; the balloons are to be dilated with hydrogen obtained by a special process in which the reacting agents are alun-signing of an agreement dated 18th March, inium and caustic sodia,

unrehearsed incident created consternation ly before the sermon a youngster, fidgeting in a Cardigan chapel the other evening. Short about in an ancestral pew, wriggled his head in between two pillars of the pulpit banister Then he tried to get it back, and could not. In a few moments the harmony of the Welsh hyms gave way before the harrowing yells of the struggling urchin, and the service came to a standstill Thea a muscular deacon and stern-faced precentor rushed to the rescue, and, using herculean efforts, liberated the captive by shattering the bars of his prison.

exile.

The municipal authorities have striven their utmost to make the place as Western as is within their power, and they have succeeded beyond expectatations. FROM the directors' report for submission to

FURNITURE Much of their success is no doubt due to the

DEALERS.

DRAWING-ROOM,

DINING-ROOM,

and BED-ROOM.

FURNITURE

ELECTRO-PLATED,

GLASS, and

CHINA WARES.

PASTEUR'S MICROBE-PROOF

FILTERS,

ROCHESTER LAMPS,

WHITE TURKISH TOWELS.

COUNTERPANES.

COOKING RANGES,

KITCHEN UTENSILS, and

HOUSEHOLD REQUISITES.

shareholders in the Shell Transport and Trad

as to 1950 the amount paid by the plaintiff to It was an action to recover $1,087.16, being Tang Yun Kwong by way of deposit on the

1993, and made between the defendant, Tang Yun Kwong of the first part and the plaintiff of defendant, Ng Sik Ki, of the third part, where the second part, and one, Poon Ming, and the

fendant Tang Yan Kwong should fail to ob. by it was (inter alia) agreed that if the de-

a certificate or other evidence of his title to certain premises mentioned in such Sreement within two years of the 18th March 1993, or that the decision of the Land Court, or any superior Court should be adverse to should be repaid to the plaintiff with interest such title (which was the case) the said deposit at the rate of to per cent from the date of such agreement as therein mentioned; and as to $137.16 interest to the 26th August at the said rate. The defendant Ng Sik Ki was sued as surely for the repayment of the deposit and interest. Plaintiff waived the sum of $587/16 within the summary jurisdiction of the Court. Looker and Deacon) appeared for the plaintiff. Mr A. C. flotborow (Messrs. Deacon,

defendant with costs. Judgment was also His Honour gave judgment against the first given against the second defendant, but ex ecution would not be levied until the stamp duty on the deed of guarantee was paidi

6 p.m.

at

The six-a-side cortesis in connection with much interest is being manifested in the the H. K. F. C., are proceeding merrily and

the seven matches were left drawn. The various games. During the past week three of illegal game, as it would be styled in profes sional circles, has an almost inestimable value here, as it keeps the men in good trim, and prepares them for the more important business later in the season.

the V. R. C, was held in the Club's gymnasium Last evening a meeting of the members of to consider what steps should be taken with regard to football this season. The meeting evening, but had to be postponed owing to the was arranged to take place last. Wednesday lack of members present, but last evening there was a very fair attendance, over which

fille discussion it was decided to hold the first installation ceremony on Thursday, the 3rd of November. On the preposition of the District.

Grand Master, it was resolved to celebrate the event by a grand banquet. It had been ex occasion, and some disappointment will pater- pected that a Masonic ball would mark the

part of the ladies, ally be felt in many quarters, especially on the

OPIUM.

Chief Excise Officer, for being found in a A man was placed before Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe this morning, at the instance of Mr. Iloggarth,

matshed at Shaukiwan in possession of a mace of prepared, and two mace of dross, opium The man admitted the charge as well as pre- without any certificate from the Opium Farmer vious convictions, and Mr. Hoggarth asked His Worship to inflict a heavy penalty, point.

Batness of the country and to the bracing ing Co, Lid on 21st uk., it is stated that, in in order to permit the' claim to be brought Mr. H. A. Seth presided. Mr. Harold Austen, ing out the great difficulty the excise officers

atmosphere, but still more is due to the fine energy displayed by those in power. When one turns to Hongkong, nothing but apathy and red tape meet the eye. The climate is admittedly a trying one and energy some what at a discount, but it is not so enervat-

the last report, the directors had hoped to place acordance with the undertaking contained in before the shareholders the adjustment of the accounts as compared with the estimated figures for the year 1902, but in view of the auditors requiring to have before them, the accounts for the year ending the 31st Decem ber, 1903, before they certified final figures the directors regretted that it was not then possible to do so. They were, however, able to state

that, apparently, the adjustment entailed the alteration of the profits for the year from 219,566 135. 98. lo £208,269 145. Id., a differ ence of £11,296 195. Bd.

VOLUNTEER CAMP.

ing as to forbid a little more interest being taken in the welfare of the residents. The sanitation of Hongkong is still far from satisfactory. To find its equal, one has to turn back to England of many years ago. This could be remedied within a few months if only the authorities were willing to spend a little more of the necessary money. Com. plaints are heard on every side, but the Sanitary Officials blandly state that the sani- 30th ult, 1904 as certified by the managers af at once at headquarters for passes. The head of November, and the members of the Club able to get clear away. His Worship' found

tation of Hongkong is excellent, and as justi- fication, point to the decrease in the mortality returns of plague, typhoid and malaria. It is quite true that there is a decrease in these

PHOTOGRAPHIC diseases, but typhoid is still terribly preva

DEPARTMENT. DEVELOPING and PRINTING.

UNDERTAKEN. for AMATEURS.

GOOD WORK.

PROMPT RETURN.

Hongkong, 8th January, 1904.

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E. C. WILKS & Co., MARINE SURVEYORS, CONSULTING ENGINEERS AND

NAVAL ARCHITECTS.

COLLISIONS and Damages Surveyed,

Salvage Workfundertaken.

Ship Designs and Specifications prepared. Agents for the Construction and Sale of Steam

and Motor Launches.

Contract for New Tonnage on reasonable terms

with First-class Builders,

A large stock of Canadian Asbestos and

Asbestocel goods kept.

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and not as a separate concern as before. Mr. the Football Club would be run by the V. R. C. who was elected secretary, said that in future bad to contend with in 'getting bold of these men who were known to be in illicit possession Ansten was also elected captain, and Mr Ainvestigations made it appea ed that these men of opium, yet could never be found. From

serve on the football committee. Mr. Austen, urbs, especially in the Lyeemun district,

adger and Mr. J. Witchell were chosen 10 in a brief address, complained of the way mem-

went into unoccupied matsheds in the sub

and became unlawful squatters, niaking bers turned up, or failed to do so, and said that their living off the land but paying noth this would cause trouble in the future. He ing for it, and turning the matsheds into hoped they would unite, and determine to put veritable opium divans. As the districts where camp at Stonecutter's Island, East, from 21st to the shield this year, they would win it next could belseen from a long distance approaching, The Hongkong Volunteer Corps will go into up a bold front, and though they might not get they so illegally squatted are hilly, any, one

31st inst. A launch to convey members will leave season. The ground at Causeway Bay, was so that when an excise officer arrived nothing Murray Pier at 4.30 p.m. sharp on the 21st inst. being levelled and a matshed was being put but the empty matsheds were found in which, THE following returns of the average amount reserve in Hongkong, during the month ended desiring to take servants with them must apply of bank notes in circulation and of specie in all units. Baggage must be limited. Members Club with a couple of new footballs.

Uniform will be Khaki, helmets, putties etc, for up. In conclusion, Mr. Austen presented the however, the signs of most recent occupation were in evidence. The word was passed The Canton Regalia takes place at the end from shed to shed, and thus all the men were the respective banks, are published in the quarters close from 1 pm, on the 20th inst. have invited teams from the H.K.R.C., and the there were previons convictions against the Gaselle.

until after the completion of the camp. Ser V.RC. The members of the Canton Club will accused, and fined him the maximum amount Average Specie

geant Major of all Units must send in returns, send a crew to compete at the forthcoming of $100. Amount.

in Reserve of the members intending to be present in regatta of the V.R.C. though no replies have Camp, before 8 p.m. on the 21st inst to the so far been recaived from either. Shanghai or adjutant in the Camp. Members intending to Singapore. Whilst on the subject of rowing, the $3,600,103, $2,300,000 attend camp will draw their arms, accoutrements

scratch four oar race of the V.R.C, is fixed for etc., from the armoury before 10 pm. on the next Saturday, Lammert's crew is the general fancy. For the V.R.C.'s annual regatts in The following members have joined the December, in which the Boat Club will take corps since the 29th ult.-S. W. Kynock, part, the open events are the Hongkong Chal H. W. Wolfe, A. Slaney, C. F. Critchley,lenge Cup, Interport fours (one mile), Interport G. Watson, Fisher, A. Brown, A. double sculla (three-quarters of a mile), and In- Broadbent, J. Hurlow, J. T. 1. Cole, A. L, P. terport pairs ooc mile. Penning, J. Leonard, W. Sanderson, and S.` R.

Banks. Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China,...... Hongkong and Shang- hai Banking Cor- poration,.......... 11,148,990 National Bank of

China, Limited,............... 394,77 $

7,000,000

150,000.

Total,......$15,203,928 $9,450,000

zoth inst.

THE Emperor of Japan has paid, a visit Boyd,' to Prince Carl Anton of Hohenzollern at the

lent, and were the sanitation as it should be, this would not be so. Another source of trouble is that, although Hongkong has public gardens that are almost perfect, the authorities refuse to move a finger towards making them as enjoyable as those in Shanghai. Here, in this outpost of civiliza- tion, an unmarried man has nowhere to go but to his rooms, his club, or to the hotels. As far as water is concerned, the house. holder is a lucky man who can always find

The following have been permitted to resign enough to fill his bath at all periods of the Shiba Detached Palace. His Majesty, accom- as from the dates against their names: Ser. day. The gas in Hongkong-well, enough panied by Marquis Tokudaiji, Chief Aide-de-geant R. C. Edwards, 4th inst., Gunner L. Á has been said about that illuminant; it is camp to the Emperor, left the Imperial Palace Rose, 3rd inst.; and Gunner A. Humphreys, still as it was. The best time of the year is at to in the morning. He was received in the 30th ult. now approaching. The cool winds bring a Cal, with whom his Majesty entered into con hall of the Bhiba Detached Palace by Prince certain amount of energy to the jaded versation. The Emperor was pleased to deco- colonist and official. If it would only rouse rate the Prince with the "Kikkwa DaijuhaThe following report is from Mr. J. 1. Pium the authorities to consider the needs of the (Insignia of the Grand Chrysanthemum). His mer, Chief Assistant of the Hongkong Obser residents, one would be thankful indeed. Majesty also invested Major Helmindrof with | vatory

the "Kersanto Kiokujiku Chujusbo " (Insignia On the 8th at 11.42 a.m. The barometer has of the and Order of the Rising Sun for the 3rd fallen in N. Japan and risen at all other sta Order of meril), and three other members of' tions. the Prince's suite with the Kunshichito "Sei, The sreatest pressure is over the north of Scific, eastward of the Philippines keluar ende j

Strong NE. monsoon prevails along the en

LOCAL AND GENERAL..

THE WEATHER.

:

SHIPPING AND MAILS.

MAILS, DUE," Indian (Lightning) 10th inst.. German (Sacksam) 11th inst, German (Princess Alice) 111b inst. Australian (Tsinda) 13th inst.. Canadian (Tartar) 14th inst, American (Korea) 18th inst,

Indian (Kumsang) zoth insi Canadian (Empress of India) 24th înst

The O. S. S. Co. & C. MS. N. Co's s Oaxfa left Nagasaki pu, yesterday, and is ex- pected here on 11th inst

The half-yearly meeting of the Hongkong Jockey Club, was held at the City Hall this afternoon, Sir Paul Chater, C.M.C., presiding The proceedings were not open to the press; but we learn from one of the members that the stewards were re-elected ex bloc: The forth coming meeting is written down as a positive saccess, though the griffin question is exciting the anticipations of many subscribers.

1. The G. P. R. Cao, 6.5.1. Tortar Arrived RI The orders for this afternoon's sport include Yokohama at 5 pm, on 7th inst, and leaves the Gymkhana Meeting (pos; entries being again at 6 am Sunday, for Kobe where she is received for the Ladies Nomination Race); due to arrive at noon, on fath lidst. the opening practice match of the Hongkong Football Club, between eleven-a-side teams the Civil Service CC v. Sergeants R.G.A. First Eleven H.F.C. v. All. Comets," sundry other minor contesta. Owing to the exigencies of time, we are obliged to hold over reference to these interesting events,

Brand

The Imperial German Mail 15. Prinsest

'data Alice carrying the German Malls from Berlin of thos Falt left, Sir Friday at 1 pm, and may be expect 11th lust, al ('pum,

The P. M; S. S. Cals at: Kers

Agents for Messrs. Allen & Sons Electrical DURING September 9.770 inches of rain were shoku Toyasho" (Insignia of the Kiri Leal for China and the least in the Pacificncro The finals of the whetic Competitions, held from San Francisco, to the

Plant and Centrifugal Pumps.

Telegram Address:

recorded.

THE coolie ship Courfield, left for Chinwatao Telephone"-No. 338,

this morning where she will embaik emigiants [181 for South Africa.

MARINEWORK.** Hongkong, grd May, 1904.

the 7th order of merit.) His Majssty returned to his palace at 11 o'clock. Prince Carl had a walk in the city in the afternoon and at 7 o'clock he was present at a diaper given in his honour at the German Legation,"

tire coast of China and over the greater part over from last Saturday, was played of a of the China Sea.

the Kowloon Bewhög Green this afternoon) Forecast :-Fresh to strong N.E. winds, fas:- Play was timed to commence at halfspast three"

Honolulu, bas arrived at

for this port via Inland and Magile, on lock

here on