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THE INTERPORT:CRICKET WHEK

HOME NOTES ON THE PLAY.

roth inst.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY NOVEMBER 26, 1904.

Hongkong. His analysis is one he may well course of the evening the Chairman, in propos be proud of Bowling against Shanghai heing the health of the visitors, said he was sure secured seven wickets in the course of the he was only echoing the voice of all the mem- match at a cost of just over twelve runs apiece. bera of the Hongkong Cricket Clab and the Against the home team his success was still community of Hongkong in general, when he more pronounced, he taking eleven wickets at remarked that they were only too pleased an average of just over nine runs for each, to meet the representatives of Singapore and His batting average comes out at over 25 for Shanghai (loud applause). He hoped they the four occasions on which he went to the would visit the Colony more frequently, and wicket.

that Hongkong would also be able to send Wyatt, the left handed bowler, comes out of teams to Singapore and Shanghai (ap. the series with a batting average of over 30 per plause) when, he trusted, northerners and innings, and he likewise secured eleven wickets themselves they would come out a little at a cost of eleven runs apice.

better off than they had just done. In fact, he Capt. Barrett, well known in Hampshire hoped they would give the Straits a licking al county cricket a few years ago, has a wonder though he was aware it would take a lot of do- fully consistent batting average to his credit, ing. They undoubtedly had the best team at having scored a total of 178 runs on the four present, and had a capital captain in Major occasion he went to the wicket, giving him an Talbot (applause) who, in 1897, showed him average of 44 runs. To these three men bean able master of cricketers. This year ha long the chief credit of the victory, although exbibited great tact in the way in which he the team as a whole-exhibited remarkable managed his team. He was surry the Shang efficiency is the field.

hal men had to take the wooden spoon, but he paid a tribute to Capt. Potter, whose bowling, he said, won the respect of all of those who witnessed the game,

Shanghai's complete failure is difficult to understand. They are possessed of sound, capable bats and good bowlers, yet against Hongkong they never at any time appeared to possess any likelihood of success." Turnbull gave a good exhibition of free hitting in the first innings, and compiled 8z, but failed to do anything else of note throughout the week, The bat, if, we except W. H. Moule and Dew,

verat any time rose above mediocrity. Poster and V. H. Lanning proved their most successful undiere during the week, Potter having fifteen wickets to his account at a cost of 184 runs, siving an average of just about 12 cuns a wicket, and Lanning eleven, at a cost of 17 ruos each. Shanghai were no doubt handicapped to a considerable extent by losing the services of Drummond in their second match, against the Straits. He had his hands terribly knock ed about when keeping wicket against the home team, they being swollen and cut, and it was an absolute impossibility for him to turn out against the Straits. T. Wallace was a capable under-study, but lacked the experience of Drummond.

FIRE IN KENNEDY TOWN.

BIG LOSSES.

24th inst.

At about four o'clock yesterday afternoon an

NAVAL WEDDING AT HONGKONG.

COMMANDER GAUNT MARRIED."

23rd inst.

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The privileges hereby granted are granted andum and articles of association, the Chinesa un the express understanding that Special Govenment agrees that Chinese subjects join- Regulations shall be frained defining in dag with Portuguese subjects in the organisa ail, the conditions under which such traffiction of a Joint Stock Company or Commercial may be carried on. Until then the said Re undertaking, legally constituted, shall be liable gulations have been agreed upon and publish 10 the fulfilment of the obligations, imposed by ed, this Article shall not become operative; said agreement or memerandum and articles. said Regulations...** and subsequently only on compliance with the

association, and that Chinese Court will an force fulfilment of such obligations, if a suit to that effect be entered provided always that their. of Portuguese shareholders or partners in the liability shall not be other or greater than that same Company or partnership:

and oil, or in the importation of industrial probound to fulfil the obligations imposed by the Similarly Portuguese subjects who invest heir capital in Chinese enterprises shall be preserved food stuffs, shall be extended to artnership agreement or memorandum and

ucts, specially woollen and cotton goods and similar goods of Portuguess on exactly the articles of association and their liability shall e the same as that of the Chinese subjects engaged in the same undenaking.

same conditions.

But as existing treaty, stipulations do not parmit foreign merchant to reside in the in stock company and commercial undertakings erior of China for purpose of trade such joint may be established in the interior by Portu guese and Chinese subjects conjointly.

regulations, and will establish. Registration Government will enact the necessary Jaws and

registered on payment of reasonable fees. offices at which foreign trade-marks may be

in trade-marks used by subjects of any other Article XIV-A Portugal affords protection nationality provided alike protection is recipro cated for trade-marks used by Portuguese sub- jecta, Chino, in order to obtain this protection Article VII. - Portuguese subjects may frefer its subjects in Portuguese territory, agrees

vocation in all the ports and localities in by Chinese subjects. To this end the Chinese quent, residle at, and carry on trade, industries to grant protection to Portuguese, trade markt and manufactures, and pursue any other lawful against unlawful use, falsification or imitation" China which have already been or may hereafter be opened to foreign residence ports or localities a special area has been or and trade; and wherever in any such way hereafter be set apart for the use and

Further, the Chinese Government agrees therein lease land, erect buildings, and in established and special inws with regard in in rupation of foreigners, Portuguese subjects in, as soon as a Patent Office has been

respects enjoy the same privileges and imventions have been adopted, it will, after pay- unities as are granted to subjects of the most favoured nations.

ment of the prescribed fees, issue certificates, valid for a fixed term of years, to Portuguese aveators extending to their inventions the same protection as shall be given to Chinese patents in Portugal, provided that such inven- tions do not infringe on previous inventions by

-fine-work-was-accomplished_with_both_bat with, to a certain extent, on having to take bursting into flame; until the whole row was ing the battleship Vengeance, the garland was Heuses, whether maritime or inland and subjects of China.

The Hongkong team are to be sympathised second-place-to-the-Straite-after looking all along as almost certain victors. They made no mistake with Shanghai, and put the match to their credit with four wickets in hand. Then, in their encounter with the Straits, after estab Jishing a lead of 27 on the first innings and disposing of four of the opponents' wickets at 4 cost of 31 runs when play closed on Thursday evening, they had their bowling completely mastered, and the Straits second innings closed for a total of 232, leaving the homesters 206 to get to win. This seemed a fairly easy task on the good wicket, but it was not to be, wicket after wicket fell, and the innings was brought to a conclusion for the meagre total of 110 runs, Straits thus winning the rubber by 95 runs.

Dixon stands out head and shoulders above the rest of the team in both departments of the game. His batting average for the week remain at 30, 85 in the first against Shanghai; but it was as a bowler that he excelled. He secured 19 wickets in the course of the series, at an average of a trifle over nine runs a wicket.. He bowled with wonderful effect in the Straits first inning, sending back three men in one over, and all but performing the hat trick.

Article VI-Whereas China, with the bject of reforming its fiscal system, proposes o levy a surtax in addition to the tariff duties all-goods passing through the Customs Inntier, in order to make good the loss incurred by the complete abolition of likin, the Portu gusse Government agrees that foreign goods imported into China by Portuguese subjects shall on entry pay an import surtax equivalent to one and a half time the duty fixed by the- Import Tariff as now revised, and that Chinese he living provided for each man getting theduce exported abroad by Portuguese sub- wherewithal to do so.

jects shall pay export duties, inclusive of the tariff export duty, not exceeding seven and a half per cent, ad valorem, provided always that such import surlax and export duties have been accepted by all the Powers having treaties with China. With regard to the produce tax, con sumption tax and excise, as well as the duties on native opium and salt, leviable by China, Portugal further agrees to accept the same arrangements as shall be agreed upon between all the Treaty Powers and China. It is, how ever, understood that the commerce, rights, and privileges of Portugal shall not, in con- sequence of this undertaking, be placed in any way at a disadvantage as compared with the commerce, rights and privileges of any other

COMMERCIAL TREATY

BETWEEN CHINA AND PORTUGAL.

The long talked of Interport Cricket week has come, and gone, and our neighbours in the Straits have proved their superiority all round.

fongkong was celebrated to day at St. John's A pretty and somewhat unique wedding for That this would be so, was not altogether un-

Cathedral. when Captain Guy Reginald Archer expected in certain quarters, although at one

Gaunt present commander of the H. M. battle

Article VI.-Portugal having the right of stage of the final contest, Hongkong, when

ship Vengeuner, was married to Margaret, stipulated that any advantages China may most favoured nation, treatment, it is clearly stumps were diawn on Thursday, had what

widow of Mr. Philip Jukes Worthington, of think fit to grant to any nation in the impor appeared to be on paper a distinct advantage,

Geek, Staffordshire, second daughter of Siration of agricultural products, specially wines Singapore only four runs ahead on the first

Thomas Wardle, of Leek and Swoinsley, inalage having lost four good wickets. A change came over the spirit of the dream, how

II. Chappell, chaplain, H.M.S. Vengeance. The The ceremony was performed by the Rev. W. ever, on resuming yesterday and, thanks to

Bride, who was tastefully dressed in cream face admirable batting by Rees, Barrets and Wyatt,

over cream silk, wearing a picture hut with set our local exponents the somewhat formid able task of getting 206, runs in order to pull

ion. Gershom Stewart,-Mrs. Gershom Stewart creaia ostrich plumes, was given away by the It is also clearly understood that Portuguese the match out of the fire. This, as is too

tending her support to the bride. The groom

wine of all kinds, proved by means of certifi well known, they utterly failed to do, leav.

was attended by Captain Harris, R.M.A., of have been imported from Portugal, direct or cate of origin, issed by Portuguese consuls, to ing Singapore the winners after barely two

Commander Gaunt's ship. The service cuntherwise, shall when their, alcoholic strength hours' play. The position is thus, that

cluded, Singapore easily accounted for both elevens

large number of bluejackets and exceeds 14 phy the duty leviable according to marines from the Vengeance lined up, while the annexed tariff on wines exceeding 14 of to whom they were antagonised, Hong kong securing two points, while Shanghai take

rice was freely passed round; and abundantly alcobolic strength. Wine passed through the showered on the newly wedded couple as they Chinese Customs under designation l'ort -the wooden spooo. There can, however, be

_left_the_Cathedral Upon taking up their Wine shall not be entitled to the benefit of no question but that the laurels go to the most

positions in their chairs, photographs of this Article unless accompanied by a certificate deserving, much as we regret to have to say

the party were secured and then the f origin as above. so, for the southerners excelled in every branch

bluejackets and marines, chasing the coolies of the national sport. In Rees, for instance,

away, took charge of the chairs and they possess a lower of strength and he played all round sound cricket consistently

alarm of fire was turned in at the Central high, and. so started out for the residence of hoisted their captain and his bride shoulder and confidently, and was unquestionably the

Station, and the Fire Brigade, under Mr. Er. Murray Stewart at the Peak, where they hero of the cricket week His achievements

R. Halifax, with Mr. H. Baker, and Chief well remain prior to leaving for Macao and the Included an average of over 25 runs for the

Engineer MacDonald were soon on their way West River for their honeymoon. At the four innings in which he took part, eighteen

to the scene of the outbreak, which was dis. request of the bride the wedding was very wickets at a cost of a little less than eleven

covered to be in a row of godowns, belonging to quiet, the reception previously arranged being runs apiece, whilst from his position at short

the firm of Man Fat Yuen, of Nam Pak Hong, cancelled. Siany beautiful presents were re slip he managed to bring about the dismissal

rice merchants, in Kennedy Town, and which ceived by the happy pair, notably a quantity of of two other batsmen, a truly remarkable

were understood to be filled with sugar, peas, valuable silver sel- from the messes of the performance. Captain Barrett, once a well

rice, flour, and other merchandize. According to bridegroom's vessel koown member of the. Hampshire County:

The bride arrived this some coolies, the fire broke out among paddy morning from home-in-the s.s. Prinz Eitel Eleven, was also in excellent form with the

husks and gunay bags in one of the godowns, Friedrich and was met by Cap. Gaunt who willow, and on each occasion that he faced the

and in a few moments the whole place was coxswained the toat's crew of Ward Room music be, rattled up good scores finishing with

ablaze, the fames speedily extending to the officers of his shop, who pulled the happy pair an average for the four innings of 44.5. Other

adjoining godowns, which were not long in

from Kowicon to itongkong side.bile pass- and ball by Wyatt, and his score of 74

one immense furnace. It was understood that hoisted betwixt the masts and the men and yesterday did not a little to damp Hong

one of the godowns was filled with kerosine

officers on deck che red and clapped, kong enthusiasm. The Shanghai men though

and cocoanut oll and other most inflammable

Capt. Gaunt is like most

aval men very un- beaten completely put up a fairly good

material, and every effort was at once made to

asauming, and was heard to declare that he game, but their bowling resources were weak

prevent the fire extending in that direction. would willingly do away with all ceremony to a degree, and only Potter and V. H. Lan-

But so fierce a hold bad the flames, got that, and fuss, but his hip's company willed gher- ning could do anything at all. Turnbull, the

despite the volumes of water poured upon it, wise (as recorded above). Te-night the health crack Shanghai batsman, who at one time was

the godown soon caught, but as the fire proof the bride and groom will be drunk aboard a prominent Colonial player opened with a

gressed no sign of any oil was evinced, and in capital score of 82, compiled all round the

the absence of the owners it could not be wicket, but subsequently failed utterly, though

definitely ascertained whether there was really on one occasion we should-in-faimess state

any stored there or not. The heat was intense that he was unluckily run out. H. R. l'arkes,

and the firemen had the greatest difficulty in however, played pluckily, and gave a fairly

directing their water sprays, owing to that and good account of himself, but the brothers

to the dense choking volumes of smoke which Wallace, from whom Shanghai people nie apt

everywhere rolled around. As the fire, burnt to expect something of more than mediocre

its way the flying sparks soca set alight two skill, never were really at home. It was, how

dwelling houses Beat by inhabited by Chinese ever, the weakness of their bowling department

families. Every possible source of water sup Article 1-The Treaty of Amity and Com- that helped them to the double failure. The

ply was promptly brought into requisition, and merce between China and Portugal dated the Hongkong team throughout played well up to

hoses were quickly belching forth their fire first of December, 1887 (17th day roth moon expectations, except maybe in the concluding

fighting element from all sides at once. Owing 13th year of Kwangsu) ptinues in force ex- stages of yesterday's game. R. Hancock was in

to the sparks and burning debris the neighcept in so far as modified by the present treaty. fine form against Shanghai, and his hard hitt.

bours .commenced removing their household Ing in that match was one of the brightest

goods, and the scene presented was one of features of the game. J. T. Dixon, always a

indescribable confusion, albeit, from a specta reliable cricketer, gave several fine exhibitions

cular point of view, the sight was magnificent, of the pastime both from the offensive and de-

the flames spreading light around almost as if fensive points of view, whilst Lumsden more

it was day. Windows, roofs, verandahs, all than justified his inclusion in the eleven in the

held their quota of valiant fire-fighters, and same departments. Copital work was also done

these men were indefatigable in their strenuous by Lieut. Heath, Arthur (a most alert and

efforts to confine the outbreak to as small efficient wicket-keeper) and Burnic. All three

six the first four godowns to catch fire an ARGA as possible. At about half-past games went off in swinging style and gave unqualified delight to the large and fashion

smouldering mass of what had once been were absolutely gutted, being filled with a able crowds who gathered each day, and who

valuable merchandize, from which clouds of followed the progress of hostilities engerly. not to say, with marked enthusiasm. "H.E.

blinding, choking smoke rose heavily up the Governor (Sir Matthew Nathan, K.C.M.G.),

ward, and spread around. By seven o'clock attended each afternoon nad took a keen inter

another godown was in flames, and it was only est in the sport. There were, however, two

by the great exertions of the firemen, materi rather curious decisions, one in the first match

ally assisted, no doubt, by the absence of any at the hands of Mr. A.G. Ward (who we believe

stray wind, that kept the confingration in such afterwards admitted that he had made a mis

a practically limited area. Inspector Collett take) and the other by Mr. A. E. Lanning, who from Shanghai and Singapore the members of

In offtertaining the wielders of the willow and his force of policemen had their work cut gave Major Talbot out leg-before on Thursday the Hongkong Cricket Club have spared no

out for them in keeping back the crowds of afternoon when to the majority of the spectators pains to ensure for thein a happy holiday in aed the firemen in their efforts to move the hoses loungers, who would otherwise have hamper. it appeared that the ball hit his arm rather than Colony, which, apart from its natural beauties, from place to place. The fire continued to his leg. The Major protested slightly, but in is devoid of many attractions. Everything that burn steadily, but at half-past ten the danger of the light of the fact that his team eventually time and thought could devise has been done won the game with a good bit in hand he has

its extending further was practically over, and to make the visitors' sojourn in this city probably forgotton the indent. Mistakes, pleasant, and to this end E. the Governor been foremost in the fay were obliged to retire soon after midnight some of the men who had however, of this kind cannot be avoided in alias contributed in no small degree not only game like cricket, and when they do occur the

for a short but well earned rest, while shifts were wiser policy for the Injured player is to grin and attending the A.D.C. prodection of "Dorothy"

in being a spectator at the matches or arranged for the rest of the night. In the early bear it. We must heartily congratulate the Com

hours of this morning the flames were practical mittes and members of the Hongkong Cricket on Saturday, but by his presence at the ly got under, but there remained, and all to-day Club on the admirable way in which they cater evening, when for two hours he enjoyed a

smoking concert given to the teams last has remained, an immense smouldering heap, ad for the welfare both of their guests and the programine at the City Hall and proved him playing. in the absence of the owners the on which the water has been continuously general public. There was no lack of seating self as good a sportsman as H.M. the King actual extent of the damage cannot be accommodation, and the new Pavilion, and the whom he so ably represents. He arrived with definitely estimated, though it has been temporary stand for the convenience of mem his aide-de-camp punctually at nine o'clock in variously figured at between $150.00 and bers and lady visitors proved invaluable. The weather throughout the week was fine, and at

company with Mr. E. W. Mitchell, the pre- $300,000, one prominent Chinese merchant times cold, though by no means ideal cricket joined at the Chairman's table by Mr. F. W. estimate, while it has not been possible to trace sident of the Cricket Club, and was afterwards having roughly put it at $250,000, as the lowest weather. This unconsidered feature, however, Potter, Shanghai, and Capt. H. L. Talbot, Sin- detracted in no way from the tout ensemble, gapore. The programme was proceeded with at

the whole of the insurance. It is reported that which was successful and enjoyable to once, the band of H.MS. Vengeance, under the

the whole block of buildings was insured with the Chun On Insurance Co. for $19,000, while degree. Last night the members of the three conductorship of Signor Carlo Guidetti opening the contents of Nos. 1 and z were covered in teams, and a few friends and officials of the the concert with a very creditable rendering of Chinese firms to the extent of $40,000, those H.K.C.C., were entertained by H.E. Sir Mat

Hiawatha. This was succeeded by Old Heidel in No. 3 to the amount of $55,000, of which thew Nathan at an informal bachelor dinner at Government House, and a most pleasant even-

burg, sung by Mr. F. Austen, after which Mr. $16,000 was with Messrs Siemssen & Co., ing was spent, the toasts though few being. Tozer, who held the audience with an in- $7,000 with Messrs. Meichers & Co., $6,oco heartily given and as cordially acknowledged.

the Commercial Union, and the remainder with with Messre, Butterfield & Swire, $4,000 with

Chinese firms.

The final result is as follows

Straits.........

(1 wins) a Hongkong...... win) 3 Shanghai........................ (none) morning with two elevens chosen from the The team were to have played a game this three sides. But five of the Shanghai.batsmen are returning to-day, and the Singapore men prefer to take a spell after their four days labours in the field. So the fixture fell through.

THE SMOKING CONCERT

AT THE CITY HALL.

22nd inst.

ORDINANCE.

Article - Portugal accepts the increase in the import duties stinalsted for in Article VI of the Peking proterol of 7th September, 1901, from the date of the raufi stion of this Treaty, Portugal will enjoy the privileges of the most favoured nation and in no case shall l'ortuguese subjects pay higher or lower duties than those paid by the subjects of any other foreign nation. Anti le XII of the Treas of First December, 1887 is therefere rendered null and void

Article I by duty ad hann foreign treaties. opium will Comithne as pri vided for in existing

power.

Anticle IX. Drawback certificates for the return af duties shall be issued by the Imperial Maritime Customa to Portuguese subjects with in twenty-one days from the date of presenta- tion to the Custom of the papers ent'tling the applicant to receive such drawback certificates. These certifiques will be accepted at their face value by the Customis authorities at the port of issue in payment of Doties of all kinds, Tonnage dues excepted; or shall, in the care The Government of His Most Faithful of drawbacks for duly paid on foreign goods re- Majesty agters to continue as heretofore to co-expaited broad within three years from the operate with, the Government of His Imperial date of importation, be redeemable in fin Chinese Majesty in the collection of the Duty ready money by the Imperial Maritime Cus. and I ikin on opium exported from Macan to toms at the part of issue, al the option of the China, and also to co-operate in the repression holders the enf of smuggling in accordance with the Treaty and Special up um Convention of 1st Decem ber, 1887.

In order to render this co-operation effective, into Macao shall, on arrival, be re-eled at it is clearly stipul d that all opium imported

the Special Government Bureau provided for this purpose and the Portuguese government will take the necessary steps, in order to have in a depot from which it will be removed as all this opium stor d under its exclusive control

required by the demands of trade.

author, proprietor, or seller of any publication Any Chinese or Portuguese subject who is the

China shall be dealt with in accordance with Injurious to the peace and good government of the laws of his own country,

Article XV.The Government of China, having expressed a strong desire to reform. Its judicial system and to bring it into accord with that of Western nations, Portugalagrecato give very assistance to such reform, and will also be prepared to relinquish extraterritorial rights when satisfied that the state of the Chinese laws, the arrangements for their admi nietration, and other considerations warrant it in so doing,

Article XVI-The missionary question la China demands in the opinion of the Chesa Government careful consideration, so as to avert in the future the troubles which have occurred in the past. Portugal as a nation specially interested, in the protection of its Catholic missions in Chinese territory, agrees to join in a commissión Investigate this question and, if possible, to devise means for securing permanent peace between converts and non-converts, should such a commission be formed by China and the Treaty Powers interested..

No person, whether Portuguese subject or Chinese convert, who. according to the tenets of Christianity, peaceably teaches or practings the principles of that religion, which, alma at teaching men to do good, shall be persecuted or harassed an account of his faith. But con verts and non-converts, bring alike subjects of China, shall conform to her laws and shall pay due respect to those in authority, living together in peace and amity; and the fact of his being a convert shall protect no one from the conso quence of any offence.be may have committed before or may commit after his admission inta. But if, in connection with any application for the church or exempt him from paying legal a Drawback certificate, the Customs authoritaxes and contributions levied for the support ties discover an attempt on the part of a Port of religious customs and practices contrary to uguese subject to defraud the revenue, he shall his faith. Missionaries shall not interfere with be liable to a fine not exceeding five times the the exercise by the native authorities of their amount of the duty whereof he attempted to Jurisdiction over Chinese, subjects; nor shall defraud the Customs or to a confiscation of the the native authorities make any distinction goods. In case the goods have been removed between converts and non-converts, but shall from Chinese Territory, then the Consul shall administer the law without partiality so that paid to the Chinese Government. inflict on the guilty party a suitable fine to be both classes may live together in peace.

Article X.-China agree to hersell establish a system of uniform national coinage and pro- vide for a uciform national currency which shall be freely used as legal tender in payment of all duties, taxes, and other obligations by Portuguese subjects as well as by Chinese sub jects in the Chinese Empire. It is understood, however, that all Customs duties shall continue

The quantity of pium required for consump. tion in Macao and its dependencies will be fixed annually by the Government of Macao in agreement with the Commissioner of the tm perial Maritime Custons referred to in Article I of the above men ned convention, and under no pretest will removal from the Pestuguese Government Depo he permitted to be calculated and paid on the basis of the of any quantity of opium for local consumption-Hai-Kwan Tael in excess of that fixed by the said agreement, Article X-The Government of lis Most opium removed from the depot for re-export to necessary measures will be taken to prevent Faithful Majesty agrees to the prohibition by the Chinese Government of tlie importation any port other ban a peu in Chinn being sent into China of morphia and of instruments for fraudulently to Chinese territory

its injection. on condition, however, that the export will not be permitted except on produc of morphin and of i strument for its injection The removal from the depot of opium for Chinese Ciovernment will allow the importation tion of proal the such opium has already paid for medical purposes by lortuguese Doctors, all dues and dunes leviable thereon by China. Chemists and Druggists, on payment of the The Rules for the carrying nut of this Article prescribed duty and under special permit shall be arranged by delegates from the Go- which will only be granted to an in- vernment of acao and the Chinese Imperial ending importer upon its signing at the Pailu Maritime Customs.

guese Consulate a suitable bord undertaking not to sell morphia except in small quantities and on receipt of a requisition signed by a duly qualified foreign medical practitioner.

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Portuguese missions shall be permitted to rent and lease in perpetuity, as the property of the mission, buildings or lands in all parts of the Empire for mission purposes and, after the title deeds have been found in order and duly stamped by the local authorities, to erect such suitable buildings as may be required for car. rying out their good work.

Article XVII--The present Treaty shall remain in force for a period of ten years begin ning with the date of the exchange of ratifica tions and until a revision is effected as herein- after provided,

It is further agreed that either of the two High Contracting Parties may demand revision of the Tariff and the Articles of this Treaty six date of the exchange of ratifications thereof, months before the end of ten years from the If no revision is demanded before the end of the first term of ten years, then these articles in their present form shall remain in full force for a further term of ten years reckoned from the end of the fist term and so on for succes sive period of ten years.

future any discussion, this, Treaty is writion.in Article XVII-In order to prevent in the

in six copies, two in each language, h Portuguese, Chinese and English, and signed ·

All these versions have the same sense, and

which he told of the good day he had had. The imitable rendering of a humorous song in

audience naturally wanted to hear further and by dint of continual cheering got Mr. Tozer back again and heard from him a song alluding to the remarkable modesty of a maiden who had lost a hair-pin. Mr. Gold- ring was another popular vacalist,, his 'con- tribution, My love is come, necessitating an encore which he furnished with another capital item. The "Penny reading" of Mr. R. Sutherland was really funny and an encore was inevitable. To this he responded with A second humorous contribution, after which the band played a popular selection. The according hearty congratulations to the "dark first part of the pragramme concluded with Hu for piloting the Austrian, Lloyd 5.5. Gisela time any injury to the sovereign rights of either capital to embark in mining enterprise, agrees of Portugal and Algarver and His Imperial

24th inst.

Article IV --Such steps as are necessary for the repression of amuggling in the territory and waters of Macan shall be taken by the local PROSECUTION UNDER PILOTS Portuguese Government in concert with the Commissioner of the Imperial Maritime Customs, and similar steps in the Chinese territory and waters near Macao shall be taken by the Imperial Maritime Customs in concert with the Portuguese Government of Macao.

This co-operation is intended in tender such steps effective on all points in respect of which cooperation is needed and to avoid ut the same of the High Contracting Partian.

The first prosecution under the newly enacted Pilots Ordinance was heard by Mr. Gomperts at the Magistracy this morning when the assis tant Harbour Master, Mr. R. H. Basil Taylor, proceeded against a man named Wong Tai

inst., about half-past five, Pilot Groves boarded without a licenso. It appears that on the 21st the incoming steamer off Lamma Island and services or not. He received an answer in the asked the captain whether he required his negative, and subsequently learned that the defendant brought the abip into port. At the Kowloon wharves Mr. 1. Mellroy went on board and seeing the Chinese pilot reported the matter to the harbour authorities.

THE FALL OF THE CURTAIN.

(Contributed.)

19th inst. Throughout the past week the duel between the willow and the leathern sphere has con- tinued merrily on the local Cricket Ground.

That our own elected champions were forced to bend the knes to their sister colony in the South may cause a passing regret, but senti ment must not be allowed to prevent us horse of the three teams, who have through- an exhibition sparring match by Armstrong out the series proved themselves to be possess and Franks, light-weights from the Vengeance, ed of the true sporting instinct, and have They are clever exponents of the art and shown real grit and an ability to rise to the during their four rounds kept the house occasion, when Dame. Fortune seemed to be keenly interested. The instrumentalists main withholding her smiles.

tained the merriment during a short interval, and part two was opened with a song by Mr. G. H. Edwards, who was followed by a capital item by Hatton, AB, and signalman O'Leary, from the battleship. It was a sailor's hornpipe and from the start there was no doubt that a At the Court this morning Mr. Basil Taylor repetition of the item would be demanded. April last, previous to which there were no said that the Pilots Ordinance was passed in Thla proved to be the case and was cer tainly deserved. Mr. A. R. Evans was re-notification was issued to the effect that until a licensed pilots in the Colony. Afterwards a called for a comic selection after which the sufficient number of licensed pilots were ab 1897 and Article X of the British Treaty of which will be imposed by China on its sub- Hussars Chorus was given by members of the tainable the law would not be enforced. He Commerce of 1902 shall be permitted to do so, company who took part in the production of His did not wish to press for a heavy penalty in the Excellency some months since. The dancing present case as no notification of the Ordinance was a trifle "rusty but with a little practice having come into force had been given. two High Contracting Parties. the performers would quickly be up to their old form again, Mr. G. P. Lammert delighted the he was liable to a penalty of $too, but as the Mr. Gomperts informed the defendant that house with a very fine rendering of Queen of assistant harbour master, who prosecuted; had the Earth, and subsequently, as an encore, with Sons of Araby. His singing was one of

no desire to press the charge he would impose the features of the concert and was greatly

a nominal fine of $1, and bind defendant over in the sum of $go for three months. appreciated. A clever conjuring turn by Mr. L H. Branson was followed by another song

The team from the Straits were an unknown quantity-they were reputed to be possessed of some good bats, but were considered somewhat weak in the bowling department. In the and they proved themselves to be thoroughly capable all-round combination, alike in batting, bowling, and behind the wicket. Hubbach, who officiated in the last position, is an old Lancashire county cricketer, and, to Judge by the exposition he gave with the gloves, has not lost much of his county form. But Rees, the young South Australian, had a lot to do with the success of his team. This was kis first appearance in Interport cricket, although he has played in Inter-State matches on several occasions "down under. His manner of placing his field caused a deal of comment on the ground, but was quite fustified by results. He only his two men on the off, and sends down a tempting ball on the leg side with a view of inducing the batsmen to get him round In that direction. How well he succeeded by Mr. Goldring after which Mr. Sutherland HIGH Commissioner Teh Liang wires to glance at the scores will show. He varied came on and again amused the audience. Peking protesting against the payment of in- Eis deliveries with sound judgment, and with Mr. Miller, of the Vengeance, contributed ademnity in gold. He is instructed to negotiate balis that broke in considerably succeeded in unique and clever demonstration of hypnotism with the foreign Consuls at Shanghai, together finding the batsman's wicket on no less than ten and the band brought the, performance to a with Tuan Fang, acting Viceroy of Liang occasions in the matches against Shanghai and | close with the Honeymoon march. During the | Kieng,-Univirial Gaville,"

If frand in connection with such importation be discovered by the Customs Authorities the morphia and instrument for its infection will be seized and confiscated, and the importer will be denied the right to import these articles. Article XII.-The Chinese Government, re. cognizing that it is advantageous for the coun try to develop its mineral resources and that it is desirable to attraci-foreign as well as Chinese to revite its existing mining regulations in such Special delegates from the Incal Government Pmanner, by the selection of those rules in force of Macao and the Imperial Maritime Customs in other nations which seem applicable to con shall proceed to fix the respective zones of dutions in China, that the revision while pro operations, and shall devise practical means moting the interests of Chinese subjects and for the repression of smuggling.

in no way prejudicing the sovereign rights of Article V-With a view to the develop China, will offer no impediment to the employ ment of trade between Varas and neighbour.ment of foreign capital nor place foreign capis ing phrts in the Kwangtung Province, the High talists at a greater disadvantage than they Contracting Parties have agreed as follows:- would be under generally accepted foreign 1-Portuguese steamers desirous of proceed-regulations, and will permit Portuguese sub- ing for the purposes of trade from Macao to jects to carry on in Chinese territory mia. any of the parts of call and passenger stages ing operations and other necessary busi on the West River, enumerated in the Specialness relating thereto provided, they com- Article of the English Burmah Convention of ply with the new regulations and conditions. jects and foreigners, alike, relating to the open- provided they comply with the Special Keguing of mines, the renting of mineral land, and lations to be framed for this purpose by the payment of royalty, and provided they apply for permits, the provisions of which in regard under the Inland Waters Steam Navigation tons shall be observed. The residence of 2-Steamers specially registered for trade to necessary business relating to such opera. Rules shall be permitted to ply betwen Macao Portuguese subjects in connection with such and places in the department of Kwang-chow-mining operations shall be agreed upon be fu, other than those mentioned in Section 1, tween Portugal and Chinn. provided they report to the Kungpei-kuan ('us- toms for examination of cargo and payment of duties in accordance with Special Regulations to be framed for this purpose by the two tigh Contracting Parties.

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meaning, but if there should happen to be any divergence in the interpretation of the Portp guess and Chinese versions, the English text will be made use of to resolve the doubts that

may have arisen.

ratified by His Most Faithful Majesty the King Article XIX-The present Treaty shall be

Majesty the Emperor of China,

made within the shortest possible time, and the The exchange of the ratificatione shall be Treaty will be printed and published in order that the functionaries and subjects of the res pective countries may have full knowledge of

a stipulations and may fulfil them.

tiaries have signed the present Treaty and had In Faith Whereof the respective Plenipoten. affixed their scals thereto.

THE 3.S. "HONG MOH” QASE,

JUDGMENT AGAINST THE CROWN,

Mr. Justice Lestle Thornton has given Judg. ment in the claim of the Crown v. Lim Ho ture for taking chande into the Straits Sette Fuah, owner of the ss. Hong Afok, for forfel» menis. In the course of his remarks he said that the owner of the ship was in no way privy to the importation, but, on the cuntary, his Any mining concession granted after the agents and, officers had taken all reasonablu publication of such new rules shall be subject precautions to prevent the importation. It to their provisions,

might be open to doubt whether the offence Article XII-It being only right that the would ever have been brought to light but shareholders of any joint stock company or the for the action taken in the mater by Caps, including the towage of junks and conveyance

Such vessels may engage in all lawful trade, partners in any commercial undertaking should Dawson. The claim should be dismissed, but all be on footing of equality as regards division inasmuch as the initiation of the proceedings of passengers and cargo subject to the regula of profits and payment of obligations, accord. was justified by law; it would be dismissed. tions for the time being in förcs.

ing to the partsazship agreement or "memore | without costy.